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Role Responsibility
We are recruiting a Social Worker with a range of different skills and experience in the Dartford Community Team.&nbsp;
We operate in a hybrid model of office-based working and working from home to meet the needs of the service. &nbsp;
£3000 Golden Hello payment to all new joiners (subject to criteria) and service related payments following continuous service.&nbsp;
About Us
This is an exciting opportunity to join our community teams across Kent as we enhance our locality working practice and put the person and good practice at the heart of what we do.
We work with adults with a range of care and support needs placing individuals at the centre of their support. You will undertake work of varying levels of complexity including, Care Act Assessments, Mental Capacity Act (MCA) Assessments, Court of Protection applications and s42 safeguarding enquiries.
Our social care interventions are structured around the three pillars of excellent practice, exceptional innovation, and meaningful measures. Therefore, our work is orientated around building relationships with the individual their families and carers. We engage with communities early on to help people feel empowered to find trusted help and support locally from a range of sources.
About You
We welcome applications from experienced and newly qualified &nbsp;social workers, all of whom can demonstrate capability of practice in accordance with current professional standards, legislative and policy frameworks.
You will hold a registration with Social Work England.
You will have a high level of literacy and communication skills, both verbal and written.
We are looking for future employees who have a positive, forward-thinking attitude. Using strengths-based practice with individuals which is built around their desired outcomes and goals. Our teams are imaginative, locally focused and flexible and we are searching for registered practitioners with a likeminded approach, working collaboratively as part of a team.
A Full UK Driving License – The Council is committed to making reasonable adjustments so whilst this job requires the jobholder to drive your application will still be considered if you are unable to drive due to a disability.
Our Support Offer
In return, we offer an attractive benefits package and a commitment to ensuring that you achieve a healthy work life balance and opportunities for flexible working arrangements that meet business need.
We offer generous market premium payments (subject to eligibility). You will also be entitled to a generous annual leave allowance and the local government pension&nbsp;scheme.
You will have excellent opportunities for professional development with access to our social care academy, progression routes and our newly launched practice framework.
We will support you to consolidate your skills and knowledge, assisting you to develop areas of specialist practice development such as Approved Mental Health Professional Training, Best Interest Assessor Training and Practice Educator training.
You will receive regular professional supervision and have the opportunity to critically reflect on your practice. You will be supported to develop your practice and progress your career.
Please state your preferred areas of work and full time or part time preference on your application forms.
We are increasingly accessible to the public outside of traditional office hours, as we&nbsp;move towards an 8 am to 8 pm, 7 days a week service to ensure service needs&nbsp;are met.
This post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure application to the Disclosure and Barring service and registration as a qualified Social Worker with Social Work England.
This post is considered by KCC to be a customer-facing position. The Council therefore has a statutory duty under Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016) to ensure that post holders have a command of spoken English/Welsh sufficient for the effective performance of the job requirements. The appropriate standards are set out in the Job Description/Person Specification.
We also welcome applications from experienced registered nurses and occupational therapists with relevant experience into our Community Practitioner roles. If you hold a registration with a professional body (Social Work England, HCPC, Nursing and Midwifery Council) and would like to know more about these opportunities please contact Julie Groombridge on 03000 413036.
Contact Details


For more information about the role, please Julie Groombridge on &nbsp;03000 413036 and a member of the team will make contact.

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Salary Range: £37,312 Work Location: Work across both sites: 5 Pancras Square, London N1C 4AG &amp; Crowndale Centre, 218 Eversholt Street, London NW1 1BD Hours per week: 36 Contract type:&nbsp;Permanent&nbsp; Closing Date: Sunday 7th September 2025 at 23:59 About Camden Camden is changing on the inside to make life better for everyone. Our residents and communities are at the heart of everything we do. We’re home to the most important conversations happening today and we’re making radical social change a reality, so that nobody gets left behind. &nbsp; Here’s where you can help decide a better future for us all, by&nbsp;providing enhanced administrative support in meeting the demands of frontline practice. This practical support is critical in ensuring the child and family social worker’s time is used to best effect in helping families to keep children safe. You'll be a valued part of a team making a real and lasting impact every day. What You’ll Be Doing / How You’ll Be Involved Join a dedicated team supporting social workers who make a difference every day in a fast-paced, emotionally complex environment. This role is all about providing outstanding frontline support over the phone, in person, and behind the scenes where your communication skills, discretion, and initiative will truly shine. You'll help improve processes, manage sensitive information, and navigate systems and legislation to keep services running smoothly for children, young people, and their families. It's a rewarding opportunity for someone who thrives under pressure, takes pride in excellent service, and is ready to be a calm, capable presence at the heart of a busy team. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act and will require an Enhanced DBS.&nbsp;Please note Camden also offers the DBS update service. To view the Job Profile, please click HERE or copy and paste the below URL into your Microsoft Edge browser (please note the attached will not open in other browsers): &nbsp;<a href="http://camdocs.camden.gov.uk/HPRMWebDrawer/Record/11068316/file/document?inline" target="_blank">http://camdocs.camden.gov.uk/HPRMWebDrawer/Record/11068316/file/documen…</a> All About You To find out more about what it is like to work at Camden, meet some of our People by visiting '<a href="http://www.camdenjobs.co.uk/our-stories" target="_blank">www.camdenjobs.co.uk/our-stories</a>'. To be considered for this fantastic opportunity its essential the successful candidate is educated to GCSE level or equivalent (Maths and English), and/or have an NVQ3 in Business Administration or similar. This role needs someone confident working in a busy service environment, ideally with experience in child and family services, who can stay organised, manage sensitive information professionally, and liaise effectively with colleagues across different organisations. Strong admin skills are essential, especially using systems to handle financial or statistical data. You’ll also need to be comfortable taking accurate minutes, or willing to learn, and apply clear communication and sound judgement in a fast-moving, confidential setting. What We Offer At Camden, you’ll receive a host of benefits including: <ul> <li>27 days annual leave for new starters, rising to 31 days after 5 years</li> <li>Local Government Pension Scheme</li> <li>Flexible working opportunities</li> <li>Interest free loans</li> <li>Access to our incredible staff networks</li> <li>Career development and training</li> <li>Wellbeing support and activities</li> </ul> Visit '<a href="http://www.camdenjobs.co.uk/staff-benefits" target="_blank">www.camdenjobs.co.uk/staff-benefits</a>' for more details. Inclusion and Diversity We want Camden Council to be a great place to work and to ensure that our communities are represented across our workforce. A vital part of this is ensuring we are a truly inclusive organisation that encourages diversity in all respects, including diversity of thinking. We particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and those of Other Ethnicities, LGBT+, disabled and neurodiverse communities to make a real difference to our residents so that equalities and justice remains at the heart of everything we do. To discover more about Camden and our commitment towards diversity, equality and safeguarding, please visit&nbsp;<a href="https://www.camdenjobs.co.uk/inclusion-and-diversity&amp;nbsp" target="_blank">https://www.camdenjobs.co.uk/inclusion-and-diversity&amp;nbsp</a>; Asking for Adjustments&nbsp; Camden is committed to making our recruitment practices barrier-free and as accessible as possible for everyone. This includes making adjustments or changes for disabled people, neurodiverse people or people with long-term health conditions. If you would like us to do anything differently during the application, interview or assessment process, including providing information in an alternative format, please contact us on 020 7974 6655, at <a href="mailto:resourcing@camden.gov.uk" target="_blank">resourcing@camden.gov.uk</a> or post to 5 Pancras Square, London, N1C 4AG. Anonymised Application&nbsp;–&nbsp;in keeping with Camden’s commitment to inclusion the recruitment to this role is anonymised and supports the objective of reducing the impact of unconscious bias.

Camden Council

Service Coordinator

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Salary:£55,581 Grade: Level 5 Zone 1 Location: 5 Pancras Square, London N1C 4AG/Hybrid&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Hours per week: 36 Contract Type: Permanent/Full Time Closing Date: Sunday 31st August 2025 at 23:59 Interview: Week commencing 8th September 2025 About Camden Camden is changing on the inside to make life better for everyone. Our residents and communities are at the heart of everything we do. We’re home to the most important conversations happening today and we’re making radical social change a reality, so that nobody gets left behind. &nbsp;Here’s where you can help decide a better future for us all.&nbsp; As a Team Manager that sits within the CIN Service, you will oversee support for children in need and on child protection plans, identifying and addressing risks while working with families and professionals to ensure children’s safety, development, and wellbeing remain paramount. What You’ll Be Doing / How You’ll Be Involved This role offers the chance to join a dynamic child in need team, working closely with MASH and partners in Police, Health, and Education. You will lead strategically and operationally, building supportive relationships with children in need, those on child protection plans, and their families to deliver effective assessments, plans, and interventions. Working within the proven ‘Camden Model of Social Work’ under Ofsted-rated outstanding leadership, you will contribute to a collaborative, learning-focused environment that promotes positive outcomes for children and families. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act and will require an Enhanced DBS.&nbsp;Please note Camden also offers the DBS update service. To view the Job Profile, please click HERE or copy and paste the below URL into your Microsoft Edge browser (please note the attached will not open in other browsers): <a href="http://camdocs.camden.gov.uk/HPRMWebDrawer/Record/11150550/file/document?inline" target="_blank">http://camdocs.camden.gov.uk/HPRMWebDrawer/Record/11150550/file/documen…</a> All About You To find out more about what it is like to work at Camden, meet some of our People by visiting '<a href="http://www.camdenjobs.co.uk/our-stories" target="_blank">www.camdenjobs.co.uk/our-stories</a>'. You will be a versatile and experienced practitioner with a social work qualification and current SWE registration, skilled in safeguarding, care proceedings, and court work. You will have substantial post-qualifying experience in multi-cultural, inner-city communities, with expertise in complex assessments, care and protection planning, and monitoring outcomes.&nbsp; Strong leadership, staff management, and supervision skills are essential, along with the ability to work in partnership with a range of stakeholders. You will also have sound knowledge of the excellent communication, analytical, and IT skills, and the ability to drive performance and positive change are key to success in this role. What We Offer At Camden, you’ll receive a host of benefits including: <ul> <li>27 days annual leave for new starters, rising to 31 days after 5 years</li> <li>Local Government Pension Scheme</li> <li>Flexible working opportunities</li> <li>Interest free loans</li> <li>Access to our incredible staff networks</li> <li>Career development and training</li> <li>Wellbeing support and activities</li> </ul> Visit '<a href="http://www.camdenjobs.co.uk/staff-benefits" target="_blank">www.camdenjobs.co.uk/staff-benefits</a>' for more details. Inclusion and Diversity We want Camden Council to be a great place to work and to ensure that our communities are represented across our workforce. A vital part of this is ensuring we are a truly inclusive organisation that encourages diversity in all respects, including diversity of thinking. We particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and those of Other Ethnicities, LGBT+, disabled and neurodiverse communities to make a real difference to our residents so that equalities and justice remains at the heart of everything we do. To discover more about Camden and our commitment towards diversity, equality and safeguarding, please visit&nbsp;<a href="https://www.camdenjobs.co.uk/inclusion-and-diversity&amp;nbsp" target="_blank">https://www.camdenjobs.co.uk/inclusion-and-diversity&amp;nbsp</a>; Asking for Adjustments&nbsp; Camden is committed to making our recruitment practices barrier-free and as accessible as possible for everyone. This includes making adjustments or changes for disabled people, neurodiverse people or people with long-term health conditions. If you would like us to do anything differently during the application, interview or assessment process, including providing information in an alternative format, please contact us on 020 7974 6655, at <a href="mailto:resourcing@camden.gov.uk" target="_blank">resourcing@camden.gov.uk</a> or post to 5 Pancras Square, London, N1C 4AG. Anonymised Application&nbsp;–&nbsp;in keeping with Camden’s commitment to inclusion the recruitment to this role is anonymised and supports the objective of reducing the impact of unconscious bias.

Team Manager

<h4> Job Description </h4>Overview The London Borough of Harrow is excited to announce a new opportunity in the Family Group Conference (FGC) Team for a Family Group Conference Coordinator role on a short-term, casual basis. This is a great opportunity to support families in making their own decisions through a structured, family-led process.Working as part of the Family Group Conference Service, you will play an impactful role in aligning our practices with the principles of family engagement, empowerment, and inclusivity. The Coordinator will receive FGC referrals from social workers, prepare families and children for conferences, support professionals in understanding their roles, as well as facilitate the practical aspects of setting up FGCs. They will decide on the necessary preparatory work, ensuring good practice to create successful Family Plans and positive outcomes.In this role, you will be responsible for making critical decisions that influence service provision, advocacy, and multi-agency working, ensuring families are supported to safeguard and meet the needs of their children. Guided by Working Together to Safeguard Children (2023) and the Families First for Children reforms (2023–2025), you will champion a collaborative, family-centred approach that prioritises early help, strengthens family networks, and promotes the safety, wellbeing, and development of every child. You will need to hold an FGC accreditation, and experience in mediation and Life Long Links is also welcomed.This is a fantastic opportunity to develop your skills in the FGC process and work within a supportive team environment.The postholder will be required to be available out of working hours. About You The successful candidate will have :<ul><li>An understanding of the family group conference model, as well as legislation and guidance relating to children.</li><li>Knowledge of social care processes relating to children.</li><li>Experience of working with children and/or families, especially during times of crisis.</li><li>The ability to be diplomatic and respectful, but not flinch from raising and discussing difficult issues in an open and frank manner when needed.</li><li>The ability to mediate, negotiate, cope with the unexpected, and manage conflict to enable children, young people, and other family members to make a plan.</li><li>A passion for empowering families to make informed decisions.</li><li>Confidence in convening and chairing large meetings.</li><li>Strong communication and organisational skills.</li><li>Experience as an accredited FGC Coordinator </li></ul>If this appeals to you, and you are interested in being a part of our journey as we build bridges within the FGC, strengthening our team for future success and upholding the values integral to the FGC approach, we would love to hear from you. Related Documents For more information, please refer to the <a href="https://harrowcouncil.icims.com/icims2/servlet/icims2?module=AppInert&amp;action=download&amp;id=21486&amp;hashed=-1407621100" target="_blank">Role Profile/Selection Criteria</a><h4>About us</h4> Harrow Council is the 12th largest London borough and one of the most culturally diverse local authorities in the UK, making it a great place to live, work and visit with a range of cultures, religions and opinions that come together to produce high achieving schools and a close and friendly community. Located 10 miles from the city centre and just 13 minutes to Euston from Harrow &amp; Wealdstone station there are great transport links via the Metropolitan Line, Watford DC Line and national rail service. It is easily accessible to the M1, M25 and A406.<h4>Other information</h4> Support for candidates visit:<a href="https://www.harrow.gov.uk/jobs/support-candidates?documentId=12517&amp;categoryId=210277" target="_blank">Harrow.gov.uk</a> Our behavioural indicators roles <a href="https://www.harrow.gov.uk/downloads/file/23864/behavioural-indicators-below-g11" target="_blank">below G11</a> and <a href="https://www.harrow.gov.uk/downloads/file/23865/behavioural-indicators-above-g11" target="_blank">above G11</a> Here at Harrow Council, the vision is one of 'Working together to make a difference for Harrow' <a href="https://www.harrow.gov.uk/jobs/jobs-harrow-council" target="_blank"> Please click here to view Harrow Council's benefits</a><h4>Important Note</h4> To deliver our commitment to equality of opportunity in service provision, all staff are expected to promote equality in the workplace and in the services the Council delivers. All sections of the population will have equal access to jobs at the London Borough of Harrow. No applicant or employee will receive less favourable treatment because of age, disability, gender, reassignment, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy, or maternity unless a Genuine Occupational Qualification applies. As such, we value diversity and welcome applications from all backgrounds. For further information, please read our <a href="https://www.harrow.gov.uk/council/Equality-diversity#:~:text=We%20have%20many%20people%20of,cohesion%2C%20fairness%2C%20and%20justice" target="_blank">equality statement</a>. As a disability-confident employer, we are committed to making our recruitment practices barrier-free and accessible to everyone. This includes reasonably adjusting the recruitment process for those with disabilities or long-term health conditions. For further information, please contact us at <a href="mailto:resourcing@harrow.gov.uk" target="_blank">resourcing@harrow.gov.uk</a> London Borough of Harrow is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Harrow operates stringent, safer recruitment procedures. Due to the high number of applications received for some posts, we may close vacancies before the stated closing date if sufficient applications are received. Therefore, please apply as soon as possible. Harrow redeployees will be given priority consideration. The personal information we have collected from you will be shared with Cifas who will use it to prevent fraud, other unlawful or dishonest conduct, malpractice, and other seriously improper conduct. If any of these are detected you could be refused certain services or employment. Your personal information will also be used to verify your identity. Further details of how your information will be used by us and Cifas, any your data protection rights, can be found by visiting <a href="www.cifas.org.uk/fpn">www.cifas.org.uk/fpn</a> 





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Independent Family Group Conference Coordinator

Job Description Senior Practitioner/Practice Manager - Thurrock’s Multi Agency Safeguarding Hub (MASH) Salary: £45,624 to £52,038 per annum Grade: F Permanent Contract 37 Hours per week We are seeking an exceptional, engaging and committed individual to join us as a Senior Practitioner/Practice Manager within Thurrock’s Multi Agency Safeguarding Hub (MASH).&nbsp; This person must be a Qualified Social Worker at Senior Practitioner level and will be supporting the MASH Team with Early Help.&nbsp; The role is a unique and exciting opportunity to support the MASH team in a secure environment to assess risk to children and young people in Thurrock, consider threshold for intervention and work alongside key agencies to appropriately information share and promote the welfare of children.&nbsp; The post holder will be responsible for ensuring all child protection, children in need cases and Early Help cases are responded and signposted to the appropriate service in a timely manner. Requirements;&nbsp; <ul> <li>Be registered with Social Work England and hold a social work degree/masters</li> <li>Be at Senior Practitioner level</li> <li>Subject to an enhanced DBS&nbsp;</li> <li>Experience within a multi-agency/front door team</li> <li>Extensive understand of threshold and intervention</li> <li>Knowledge of universal support and Early Help Services&nbsp;</li> <li>Be present in the office for a minimum&nbsp;of two days per week</li> </ul> Key Dates:&nbsp; Redeployment only Closing Date: 28th August 2025 Internal &amp; External Applications: 7th September 2025 Interview Date: Week commencing 15/09/2025 Additional Information If you have any questions about this role, please contact the MASH Team Manager;&nbsp; Amy Crumpler&nbsp; Telephone: 01375 652802 or email: <a href="mailto:ACrumpler@thurrock.gov.uk" target="_blank">ACrumpler@thurrock.gov.uk</a> To view the Job Profile and Person Specification please follow the link below: <a href="https://thurrockc.sharepoint.com/:b:/s/ThurrockCouncilPublicDocuments/EdaeoHVJFX9DrcppsaBRcyYBBGjsANaz2vkvODSVopUzww?e=WCpNb8" target="_blank">Download Job Profile (PDF Document)</a> Application Requirements&nbsp; As part of the Safer Recruitment process, Gap Management is required for all Safeguarding roles.&nbsp;Please complete the Gaps in Employment grid provided (refer to the example document for guidance) and upload it under&nbsp;Miscellaneous Documents&nbsp;as part of your application.&nbsp;&nbsp; If the Job Profile and Person Specification list any qualifications as essential, please also upload copies of those relevant qualifications. &nbsp; <a href="https://thurrockc.sharepoint.com/:w:/s/ThurrockCouncilPublicDocuments/EXtYMXeGlbVPjAoxHwfnCuIB6KNWFCXe3i6bJI6MRBQZ-Q?e=dGt2M1" target="_blank">Gaps in Employment Form</a> <a href="https://thurrockc.sharepoint.com/:b:/s/ThurrockCouncilPublicDocuments/Ecz7hL-hyYFGvVpdkZ55ozkBS_giEjpigg97yi5KrF2SVw?e=vKePlG" target="_blank">Gaps in Employment Example&nbsp;</a> About usWhy Thurrock? Working at Thurrock Council gives you the opportunity to join an organisation that is changing at pace, one where you can make a real difference to the lives of the people we serve.Thurrock Council is moving towards a new community leadership approach which involves linking with local partners and communities as we shape our improvement for the years ahead. This is an exciting time to join us, to shape the future success of our changing organisation and to have a positive influence on our borough.&nbsp;Our locationThurrock is located on the north bank of the river Thames. Our urban centres are a vibrant mix of established towns and new young communities, with a diverse and growing population of around 160,000&nbsp;residents. We are an emerging cultural and arts centre, home to the production centre for the Royal Opera House and the National Skills Academy for Creative and Cultural Skills. We have excellent retail and leisure opportunities, including Lakeside Shopping Centre, country parks, forests, and marshes. Thurrock is just half an hour journey away from the centre of London by train and well connected by road.Staff benefitsWe offer lots of staff benefits, including a generous annual leave entitlement and hybrid working. We champion flexible working and job share applications are welcome.Further information can be found here <a href="https://www.thurrock.gov.uk/working-for-council/employment-benefits" target="_blank">Employment benefits | Working for the council | Thurrock Council</a>&nbsp; Equality, Diversity &amp; InclusionThurrock Council is committed to equal opportunities. As a Disability Confident Employer, disabled people will be offered an interview where they meet all essential criteria on the person specification. We serve a diverse community where people are different yet equal. Diversity underpins everything we do. For further information about Thurrock Council please visit our website: <a href="https://www.thurrock.gov.uk/" target="_blank">Thurrock Council</a>





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Senior Practitioner/Practice Manager - MASH

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Salary: £55,851Grade: Level 5 Zone 1Location: 5 Pancras Square N1C 4AGContract Type: PermanentClosing Date: Wednesday 3rd September 2025; 23:59How You’ll Be Involved&nbsp;As the&nbsp;Strategic Manager for the Safeguarding Adults Partnership Board (SAPB), you will provide&nbsp;strong leadership, operational oversight, and strategic direction&nbsp;to ensure the Board fulfils its statutory responsibilities under the Care Act 2014 and drives meaningful improvements in safeguarding adults in Camden.Working directly to the&nbsp;Independent Chair, you will be responsible for coordinating the Board’s strategic priorities, delivering key statutory functions (including Safeguarding Adults Reviews), overseeing the business cycle and governance of the Board and its subgroups, and leading high-level engagement with local and regional partners.You will also provide&nbsp;line management&nbsp;to the Board Officer and work closely with them to devise and deliver the Board’s annual work plan. A central aspect of your role is to ensure that the voices of adults with lived experience are meaningfully embedded into the work and strategic direction of the Board.All About YouYou are an accomplished leader with a deep understanding of statutory adult safeguarding frameworks and the ability to influence across a complex multi-agency system. You combine strategic thinking with operational skill and can confidently engage with senior stakeholders, elected members, statutory partners and people with lived experience.You will bring:<ul>
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<li>Proven ability to lead complex programmes, manage sensitive information, and maintain a clear focus on improving outcomes for adults with care and support needs.</li>
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A values-led approach that promotes&nbsp;inclusion, accountability, continuous learning, transparency, and co-production.&nbsp;
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</ul>How To ApplyTo apply for this job please follow the "Apply" link. In the ‘Why you?’ section of the application you will be required to demonstrate how you meet the role criteria noted in the Job Profile under the “About You” section.&nbsp;To view the Job Profile, please CLICK HERE or copy and paste the below URL into your browser: <a href="http://camdocs.camden.gov.uk/HPRMWebDrawer/Record/11152875/file/document?inline" target="_blank">http://camdocs.camden.gov.uk/HPRMWebDrawer/Record/11152875/file/documen…</a>What We OfferAt Camden, you’ll receive a host of benefits. From flexible working to 27 days annual leave (+ bank holidays!). We also know that a work life balance is extremely important so we also offer family leave, loan schemes and access to our incredible staff networks. We also have an incredible pensions scheme.&nbsp;Visit '<a href="http://www.camdenjobs.co.uk/staff-benefits" target="_blank">www.camdenjobs.co.uk/staff-benefits</a>' for more details.Inclusion and Diversity&nbsp;We want Camden Council to be a great place to work and to ensure that our communities are represented across our workforce. A vital part of this is ensuring we are a truly inclusive organisation that encourages diversity in all respects, including diversity of thinking. We particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and those of Other Ethnicities, LGBT+, disabled and neurodiverse communities to make a real difference to our residents so that equalities and justice remains at the heart of everything we do.To discover more about Camden and our commitment towards diversity, equality and safeguarding, please visit <a href="https://www.camdenjobs.co.uk/inclusion-and-diversity&amp;nbsp" target="_blank">https://www.camdenjobs.co.uk/inclusion-and-diversity&amp;nbsp</a>;Asking for Adjustments&nbsp;Camden is committed to making our recruitment practices barrier-free and as accessible as possible for everyone. This includes making adjustments or changes for disabled people, neurodiverse people or people with long-term health conditions. If you would like us to do anything differently during the application, interview or assessment process, including providing information in an alternative format, please contact us on 020 7974 6655, at <a href="mailto:resourcing@camden.gov.uk" target="_blank">resourcing@camden.gov.uk</a> or post to 5 Pancras Square, London, N1C 4AG,Anonymised Application – in keeping with Camden’s commitment to inclusion the recruitment to this role is anonymised and supports the objective of reducing the impact of unconscious bias.

Safeguarding Adults Partnership Board Strategic Manager

<h4> Job Description </h4>Overview London Borough of Harrow has an opening for a Social Worker/Senior Social Worker to join its Children and Young Adults with Disabilities (0-25) Service. This post holder will be an allocated Social Worker to the Children's Team, working with ages of 0-18 years. The work requires knowledge and practice around Children in Need (CIN), Child Protection (CP), Children Looked After (CLA), and Children who are subject to public care proceedings and, where directed by the Court, children subject to private law proceedings, including Children in Need, children in receipt of care packages and those in residential placements under CLA.Furthermore, you will be responsible for the assessment, planning, monitoring and review functions for all allocated disabled children, young adults and families, as well as implementing suitable care packages for disabled children to promote their welfare. About You The successful candidate will have:<ul><li>A detailed knowledge of the Children Act 1989 and other legislation relating to children plus other statutory regulations, guidance and procedures.</li><li>Working knowledge of all statutory duties and responsibilities relating to children and families, including:<ul><li>Legislation</li><li>Regulations and Standards</li><li>Government Objectives and Initiatives</li><li>National and Common Assessment Framework</li></ul></li><li>Experience of user consultation and participation focusing on the needs of service users and carers.</li><li>Experience including casework responsibility for direct work with children and families within a statutory fieldwork setting(s). Experience in disabilities is advantageous.</li><li>Ability to build empathetic and supportive relationships with children/young people and their families.</li><li>Ability to communicate clearly and directly both verbally and in writing, with the use of interpreters and translators when required.</li><li>Ability to make accurate and timely case recording.</li><li>A recognised professional Social Work qualification (e.g. Degree in Social Work, Dip SW or CQSW or equivalent).</li><li>Registration with Social Work England.</li><li>Ability to travel for business purposes.</li></ul> Related Documents For more information, please refer to the <a href="https://harrowcouncil.icims.com/icims2/servlet/icims2?module=AppInert&amp;action=download&amp;id=14081&amp;hashed=-644112665" target="_blank">Role Profile/Selection Criteria</a><h4>About us</h4> Harrow Council is the 12th largest London borough and one of the most culturally diverse local authorities in the UK, making it a great place to live, work and visit with a range of cultures, religions and opinions that come together to produce high achieving schools and a close and friendly community. Located 10 miles from the city centre and just 13 minutes to Euston from Harrow &amp; Wealdstone station there are great transport links via the Metropolitan Line, Watford DC Line and national rail service. It is easily accessible to the M1, M25 and A406.<h4>Other information</h4> Support for candidates visit:<a href="https://www.harrow.gov.uk/jobs/support-candidates?documentId=12517&amp;categoryId=210277" target="_blank">Harrow.gov.uk</a> Our behavioural indicators roles <a href="https://www.harrow.gov.uk/downloads/file/23864/behavioural-indicators-below-g11" target="_blank">below G11</a> and <a href="https://www.harrow.gov.uk/downloads/file/23865/behavioural-indicators-above-g11" target="_blank">above G11</a> Here at Harrow Council, the vision is one of 'Working together to make a difference for Harrow' <a href="https://www.harrow.gov.uk/jobs/jobs-harrow-council" target="_blank"> Please click here to view Harrow Council's benefits</a><h4>Important Note</h4> To deliver our commitment to equality of opportunity in service provision, all staff are expected to promote equality in the workplace and in the services the Council delivers. All sections of the population will have equal access to jobs at the London Borough of Harrow. No applicant or employee will receive less favourable treatment because of age, disability, gender, reassignment, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy, or maternity unless a Genuine Occupational Qualification applies. As such, we value diversity and welcome applications from all backgrounds. For further information, please read our <a href="https://www.harrow.gov.uk/council/Equality-diversity#:~:text=We%20have%20many%20people%20of,cohesion%2C%20fairness%2C%20and%20justice" target="_blank">equality statement</a>. As a disability-confident employer, we are committed to making our recruitment practices barrier-free and accessible to everyone. This includes reasonably adjusting the recruitment process for those with disabilities or long-term health conditions. For further information, please contact us at <a href="mailto:resourcing@harrow.gov.uk" target="_blank">resourcing@harrow.gov.uk</a> London Borough of Harrow is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Harrow operates stringent, safer recruitment procedures. Due to the high number of applications received for some posts, we may close vacancies before the stated closing date if sufficient applications are received. Therefore, please apply as soon as possible. Harrow redeployees will be given priority consideration. The personal information we have collected from you will be shared with Cifas who will use it to prevent fraud, other unlawful or dishonest conduct, malpractice, and other seriously improper conduct. If any of these are detected you could be refused certain services or employment. Your personal information will also be used to verify your identity. Further details of how your information will be used by us and Cifas, any your data protection rights, can be found by visiting <a href="www.cifas.org.uk/fpn">www.cifas.org.uk/fpn</a> 





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Social Worker – Children and Young Adults (0-18), Disabilities Service (CYADS 0-25)

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Social Worker&nbsp;Learning Disability Transitions/18-24 Team&nbsp; Salary: £41,133 - &nbsp;£49,056 per annum plus £3,000 market supplement Hybrid role – Newham Dockside E16 2QU WE ARE NEWHAM We’re a vibrant, dynamic, culturally rich London Borough with a young population and limitless potential. We are continuously innovating, open to new ideas and an improvement-focussed culture – it is a rewarding place for social work practice to flourish and we are committed to our workforce being representative of the residents that we work with. We have developed an inclusive culture because we believe this is at the heart of enabling diversity in all respects, including diversity of thought. We are taking proactive actions to challenge all forms of discrimination and injustice to help make Newham a fairer and more equitable place for our residents, their families and carers to live, learn and thrive.&nbsp; We are building a fairer Newham through investment, co-production and by continuously developing our Well Newham practice model, centred on Strengths Based and Outcomes-Focused working.&nbsp; We understand that Social Work can be challenging but we are committed to supporting our staff to ensure that it is rewarding.&nbsp; In Newham, we value your wellbeing and we aim to ensure that you have a better work /life balance through a hybrid working offer.&nbsp; When you are not visiting residents, their families and carers we have a modern office space for you when you are on site, a flexible working policy where all requests are considered and a strengths based supervision policy to support you to do your best work. About the Job&nbsp; We are recruiting to the newly formed Learning Disability Transitions/18-24 Team.&nbsp; This is an exciting time to join the newly formed team offering high quality and timely transition support to young people and their carers, in accordance with the Care Act and principles of Preparing for Adulthood.&nbsp; At Newham, our approach is to empower residents, drawing on their experiences, hobbies, communities and networks to build care planning that recognises them as an individual. As a qualified Social Worker with two years post qualifying experience, you will hold a case load where you will implement short and long term interventions, utilising a strengths based approach to ensure that independence and wellbeing are promoted in the community. Social Workers will routinely undertake social care assessments, reviews and support planning, mental capacity assessments, Continuing Health Care decision support tools and safeguarding enquiries when necessary. Key Benefits <ul>
<li>We are in the process of rolling out Magic Notes to all frontline staff, an AI case-recording tool that can save social workers significant time on administrative tasks.</li> <li>You will be part of shaping the new Transitions Team which looks to improve how we take our young people from children’s to adult services.</li> <li>You will be part of an ambitious transformation journey in the wider Learning Disabilities Team, which has had investment to grow.</li> <li>There is a significant programme of work to support professional development, including strengths-based workshops, reflective practice and external training opportunities. Our Social Care Academy provides a range of supportive tools and guidance all in one place.&nbsp;</li> </ul> About You We are looking for candidates who have strong assessment skills with demonstrable experience of&nbsp;delivering high quality interventions for residents, their families and carers. You will have&nbsp;sound understanding of Care Act interventions along with significant knowledge of Strengths Based Practice, Mental Capacity, Court of Protection and Safeguarding Adults, including&nbsp;significant knowledge of risk and the current research and practice in this.&nbsp; You will also have had experience building and developing relationships with partners in the voluntary, community and faith sector, health.&nbsp; Excellent communication skills are critical and you will have demonstrable experience of working within multi-disciplinary settings. Why Work With Us&nbsp; We’ve been working hard to make Newham a great place to practise social work. &nbsp;A commitment to addressing disproportionality wherever we find it. <ul>
<li>We focus on reaching excellence.</li> <li>North East London Teaching Partnership links to enhance theory, practice and academic learning</li> <li>We offer genuinely flexible/hybrid working as long as residents are supported.</li> <li>Social Care Academy to enhance learning and development</li> <li>Stability: 100% of our Senior Managers are permanent staff</li> <li>Oyster card/parking permit for business use.</li> <li>AMHP service offering £3000 increment&nbsp;</li> <li>AMHP/BIA/PE training available&nbsp;</li> <li>Wellbeing service, leisure and discount benefits (Council scheme).</li> <li>Travel season ticket loan, cycle scheme,&nbsp;</li> <li>Local Authority pension.</li> <li>Fleet car – electric vehicle lease scheme</li> </ul> For questions about the job, please contact Angie Ingleton, Service Manager,&nbsp;<a href="mailto:angie.ingleton@newham.gov.uk" target="_blank">angie.ingleton@newham.gov.uk</a>&nbsp;or Aydin Mehmet&nbsp;<a href="mailto:Aydin.Mehmet@newham.gov.uk" target="_blank">Aydin.Mehmet@newham.gov.uk</a>&nbsp;&nbsp;Team Manager&nbsp;or Hannah Donnelly&nbsp;<a href="mailto:Hannah.Donnelly@newham.gov.uk" target="_blank">Hannah.Donnelly@newham.gov.uk</a>&nbsp;and mark it expression of interest social work post. Please view JD here Closing date: 1st September 2025 Interviews: ASAP* &nbsp; *PLEASE APPLY ASAP AS WE MAY SHORTLIST AND INTERVIEW BEFORE THE CLOSING DATE Additional Information We are committed to creating an inclusive, anti-racist environment for all. When you apply for a job at Newham, your application is considered on its merits regardless of your age, disability, ethnicity, faith, gender identity or sexual orientation. If you share our vision and values, and you bring the experience and skills we need, that’s all that matters to us. The London Borough of Newham has important responsibilities for safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. If you are appointed to a job that involves working with these groups, you may be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Please attach your supporting statement, explaining in no more than x2 A4 sides why and how you meet the criteria for this role. We practice anonymised recruitment. Please ensure that you remove all personal information from any documents that you upload. The personal information we have collected from you will be shared with Cifas who will use it to prevent fraud, other unlawful or dishonest conduct, malpractice, and other seriously improper conduct. If any of these are detected you could be refused certain services or employment. Your personal information will also be used to verify your identity. Further details of how your information will be used by us and Cifas, and your data protection rights, can be found by <a href="https://www.cifas.org.uk/fpn" target="_blank">https://www.cifas.org.uk/fpn</a>.

London Borough of Newham

Social Worker - Learning Disabilities Transitions

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Senior Social Workers (SSW) – Domestic Abuse x 2&nbsp; Directorate: Children and Young People&nbsp; Contract type – Fixed term 12 months&nbsp; P05 (£52,194 - £55,323) per annum plus £5,000.00 Retention Package Closing Date: Wednesday 26th August 2025 at 11:59pm We are pleased to invite applications for the role of 2x Senior Social Workers to be part of LB Newham’s Domestic Abuse Hub. This role is a Fixed Term opportunity for 12 months. The Domestic Abuse Hub is a new developing service and we are looking for skilled, passionate and experienced social workers to join us in pioneering a direct response to children as victims of domestic violence and abuse. You will be an exceptional social worker with at least 4 years post qualifying experience of working with children and their families with complex challenges, and victim/survivors of domestic abuse. You will have significant knowledge of relevant research and practice approaches in the area of Violence against Women and Girls and have experience of coaching, mentoring or supervising staff. &nbsp; The successful candidates will become an integral part of the delivery of the Hub and have the opportunity to influence and develop practice and responses in line with LB Newham’s practice approach. The post holder will support our Children and Young Peoples Domestic Violence Advisors (CIDVA) to offer a menu of opportunities for our children as victims of domestic abuse to support their recovery and work alongside the Social Care Teams in delivering direct work. You will support the delivery of the Domestic Abuse Delivery Model Action Plan.&nbsp; To find out more and prepare your application please see JD here &nbsp; Key Roles and Responsibilities •&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;To support in the delivery of the CYPS Domestic Abuse Delivery Model Action Plan, prioritising to embed a trauma-responsive, systemic, relational and anti-oppressive domestic abuse response within CYPS, that is co-ordinated across services and accessible to all children and families.&nbsp; •&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;To be responsible for the supervision of student social workers in the role of Practice Educator. •&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;To support other practitioners in the team through mentoring, coaching, advice, and shadowing on visits or in meetings. •&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;To develop interventions and opportunities to support children in their recovery and to improve outcomes. •&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Take the lead in managing positive interventions that prevent deterioration in health and wellbeing whilst safeguarding children at risk of abuse or neglect. •&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Provide Consultation, support and advice to social workers, Practitioners and Partners regarding Domestic Abuse recognition and response.&nbsp; •&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Support and embed the Practice Approach to ensure high quality interventions and support.&nbsp; •&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Champion our priorities and obsessions &nbsp;with Partners and Stakeholders to improve the lives of children families and care leavers IMPORTANT: If you are an LBN member of staff and applying for this role as a secondment you should note that secondments are subject to the agreement of your current employing service. Please ensure that you inform your line manager of your intention to apply for the post in the first instance. Additional Information We are committed to creating an inclusive, anti-racist environment for all. When you apply for a job at Newham, your application is considered on its merits regardless of your age, disability, ethnicity, faith, gender identity or sexual orientation. If you share our vision and values, and you bring the experience and skills we need, that’s all that matters to us. The London Borough of Newham has important responsibilities for safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. If you are appointed to a job that involves working with these groups, you may be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Please attach your supporting statement, explaining in no more than x2 A4 sides why and how you meet the criteria for this role. We practice anonymised recruitment. Please ensure that you remove all personal information from any documents that you upload. The personal information we have collected from you will be shared with Cifas who will use it to prevent fraud, other unlawful or dishonest conduct, malpractice, and other seriously improper conduct. If any of these are detected you could be refused certain services or employment. Your personal information will also be used to verify your identity. Further details of how your information will be used by us and Cifas, and your data protection rights, can be found by <a href="https://www.cifas.org.uk/fpn" target="_blank">https://www.cifas.org.uk/fpn</a>.

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Team Manager – Safeguarding Team (Starting Well) London Borough of Havering Contract: Permanent Grade 10- £59511- £63966&nbsp;per annum with an additional annual Market Supplement (MS) of £4,000 subject to final confirmation.&nbsp; Message from the Director Are you passionate about making a positive impact on the lives of children, young people, and families? Do you have a strong desire to be part of a transformative journey that will shape the future of Havering’s community? If so, we invite you to join us in our mission to elevate our local authority's Children's Social Care Services, situated within our Starting Well Department. Following our recent inadequate Ofsted inspection, we are embarking on an improvement journey where we aim to re-establish and reinvigorate great practice across all our services delivered in Havering. As part of this journey, we are seeking dedicated and enthusiastic social care practitioners ready to make a meaningful difference, driven by a genuine desire to advocate for children, promote their well-being, and who are not afraid to take on the challenge of working for a local authority who have been inspected by Ofsted as inadequate. In return, we want to offer you the opportunity to develop your skills through our dedicated 10 days of learning a year offer and access to our very own Social Care Academy and Systemic offer. We are committed to creating an environment where every child receives the best possible support and care, and all staff are supported to thrive and excel in safe, supported, and nurturing environments. Our Senior leaders have worked on an improvement plan, and if you are ready to embrace this challenge and play a pivotal role in shaping our journey, we encourage you to apply. We look forward to welcoming individuals who share our vision and drive. About the role&nbsp; Team Managers are integral to our office. They empower, provide high support and challenge along with motivating our social workers so we can collectively achieve best outcomes for children, young people and their families. As the Team Manager you will be responsible for: Manage and oversee staff to ensure effective delivery of services to children, young people, and their families through high quality social work in line with standards of good practice, legislation, and guidance. Lead and monitor staff in ensuring robust recording of information on relevant systems and databases in line with standards set, whilst capturing and evidencing the voice of the child. Assist the Service Manager and Head of Service in planning and developing services for vulnerable children, young people, and their families, identifying needs and potential difficulties/challenges, escalating issues as appropriate. Effectively manage budgets and ensure services are cost effective. Produce reports and attend meetings/forums as required Ideally you will be a Team Manager with some experience of working within Safeguarding.&nbsp; If successful you will be: •&nbsp;Manage and oversee staff to ensure effective delivery of services to children, young people, and their families through high quality social work in line with standards of good practice, legislation, and guidance •&nbsp;Lead and monitor staff in ensuring robust recording of information on relevant systems and databases in line with standards set, whilst capturing and evidencing the voice of the child •&nbsp;Assist the Service Manager and Head of Service in planning and developing services for vulnerable children, young people, and their families, identifying needs and potential difficulties/challenges, escalating issues as appropriate &nbsp;&nbsp; • Effectively manage budgets and ensure services are cost effective&nbsp; •&nbsp;Produce reports and attend meetings/forums as required&nbsp; &nbsp; Please see Job Profile Here We promote a&nbsp;hybrid model&nbsp;of working for our social care staff, with a flexible approach involving working from our town hall campus/hubs. In this role, you are expected to work from our town hall campus&nbsp;when required. In addition, we also encourage a flexible approach to team building opportunities (we love a catch up over a cuppa, breakfast or lunch) which often take place Face to Face in line with our model of practice. As one of the greenest boroughs in London, resourcefulness is in our nature. We don’t wait to be told, we take the initiative. We face the future head-on, embracing new challenges with open minds and fresh ideas. There’s lots of opportunities to progress here, and if you seize them we’ll support you all the way. Choose Havering and see the difference you’ll make to the people that live, work and learn here. From caring for those who need it most, to ensuring our highways and streets are safe, providing a roof over the heads of our residents, providing excellent customer service or, enhancing our digital services for staff and residents, there are so many ways you can make a positive influence here. And, whether you’re outdoorsy, people-focused or analytical, we have a role that’s right for you. For an informal discussion about the post, please contact by email on <a href="mailto:Lydia.bennet@havering.gov.uk" target="_blank">Lydia.bennet@havering.gov.uk</a> . This advert will close at 23:59 on the 7th September 2025 Additional Information We want everyone to choose Havering. When you apply for a job with us, your application is considered on its merits regardless of your age, disability, ethnicity, faith, gender identity or sexual orientation. Our residents and service users come from all walks of life, and so do our employees.&nbsp; The London Borough of Havering has important responsibilities for safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. If you are appointed to a job that involves working with these groups, you may be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Please attach your supporting statement, explaining in no more than x2 A4 sides why and how you meet the criteria for this role. We practice anonymised recruitment. Please ensure that you remove all personal information from any documents that you upload.

London Borough of Havering

Team Manager - Safeguarding Service (Starting Well)

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<h3>This is a fixed-term opportunity until 31st July 2026 or secondment opportunity for internal staff</h3>
Join our team as a skilled and adaptable Regional Fostering Hub Manager, playing a pivotal role in supporting the Local Authority Fostering South East (LAFSE) Recruitment Hub. This post is fully funded by the Department for Education until July 2026, with the potential for extension.
At Bracknell Forest, we pride ourselves on being a council which is stable and well-managed where our employees can thrive in a supportive environment. We understand the importance of a healthy work-life balance. This is a hybrid position, primarily home-based, with an expectation to attend our Bracknell offices 5-10 days per month and travel across the South East to support partner councils.
<h3>About you...</h3>
You will play a key management role in overseeing the effective day to day functioning of the LAFSE Recruitment Hub, ensuring it aligns with regional fostering recruitment and retention strategies. This means managing day-to-day operations, leading workforce development initiatives and supporting the Regional Strategic Lead in delivering the hub's goals. You will work closely with key stakeholders including the Data Manager, Regional Marketing Manager, the Enquiry LAFSE Lead, Enquiry Officers and other staff across 17 partner councils.
You will bring proven experience in fostering management and be ready to take on your next challenge within a high-profile regional programme. As a qualified social worker, you will oversee the quality assurance of initial home visit reports for prospective foster carers, and provide, or coordinate, expert guidance on quality standards, safeguarding and regulatory compliance.
<h3>About the team...</h3>
Our virtual recruitment hub is the driving force behind fostering recruitment across the South East. You will be part of a small, close-knit and friendly team that is supportive and united by one powerful mission - making a real difference in children’s lives.
Every day, we work together to recruit and retain passionate foster carers, helping children across the region grow up safe, secure and surrounded by love.
Our leadership team is hands-on, approachable and committed to listening; you will always feel supported and valued.
At our Local Authority Fostering South East Recruitment Hub, everything we do is driven by one clear purpose: to create more loving, stable foster homes across the South East and give children the future they deserve.
<h3>Key responsibilities...</h3>
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<li>Ensure operational excellence and operational day to day delivery of hub objectives in collaboration with senior leads in the programme.</li>
<li>Oversee workforce development, marketing and data initiatives including training, skills development and staff support to enhance recruitment and retention of foster carers and staff.</li>
<li>Provide leadership in quality assurance and safeguarding, supporting compliance with relevant legislation, regulations and standards.</li>
<li>Support consistent quality in call handling and initial home visit assessments, ensuring high standards in recruitment practices.</li>
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<h3>Our benefits...</h3>
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<li>28 days* annual leave increasing to 33 days* after 3 years’ continuous service, with the opportunity to buy up to 10 and sell up to 5 days*.</li>
<li>Hybrid working opportunities to support your wellbeing and work-life balance.&nbsp;</li>
<li>Local government pension scheme, with life insurance cover.</li>
<li>Electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme (subject to eligibility).</li>
<li>Social Work England registration fees paid.</li>
<li>Recognition of continuous service attained within the NHS and UKHSA when calculating some benefits. (Terms and Conditions apply)</li>
<li>Career development through internal and external training opportunities.&nbsp;</li>
<li>Enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption and fostering leave.&nbsp;</li>
<li>Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support your health and wellbeing</li>
<li>Inclusive and social working environment with a variety of staff networks and a sports and social club.&nbsp;</li>
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*(pro rata for part time)
<a href="https://www.bracknell-forest.gov.uk/jobs/staff-benefits" target="_blank">Find out more about all our benefits </a>or see the candidate pack.
<h3>Our values</h3>
At Bracknell Forest Council <a href="https://www.bracknell-forest.gov.uk/council-and-democracy/our-values" target="_blank">our values </a>define who we are and what is important to us.&nbsp;Our core values are inclusive, ambitious, and always learning. These values influence the way we work with each other and the way we serve our residents and engage with our communities.&nbsp;We make our values real by demonstrating them in how we behave every day. If you are excited about joining a diverse team that celebrates learning and strives for excellence, we would love to hear from you.&nbsp;
<h3>Reasonable adjustments</h3>
We are committed to ensuring an inclusive recruitment process for all applicants. If you require any reasonable adjustments to support your application or interview, please let us know by contacting <a href="mailto:recruitment@bracknell-forest.gov.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@bracknell-forest.gov.uk</a>.&nbsp;We will work with you to support you throughout the process.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.bracknell-forest.gov.uk/help/reasonable-adjustments-and-translations" target="_blank">Find out more about reasonable adjustments. </a>
<h3>Interview date&nbsp;</h3>
Interviews will be held on 9 September 2025.&nbsp;
Due to the time sensitive nature of recruiting for this role, shortlisting will take place on 5th September, if successful – you will be contacted on this day with a time slot for your interview.
Interviews will be conducted in person, providing candidates with the chance to personally meet the team and experience our work environment.
We will be reviewing applications regularly and reserve the right to close the advert early if suitable candidates are identified. To avoid disappointment, you are advised to submit your application as soon as possible.
Please note AI is prohibited during the interview, any candidate using AI will be withdrawn from consideration.
<h3>Want to ask us a question?&nbsp;</h3>
For an informal discussion or to ask any questions about this role, please contact:&nbsp;
Anne-Marie Ali, Senior Project Delivery Manager, <a href="mailto:Anne-Marie.Ali@bracknell-forest.gov.uk" target="_blank">Anne-Marie.Ali@bracknell-forest.gov.uk</a>
Bracknell Forest Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect everyone employed with us to share this commitment. All successful candidates for this role will be subject to a DBS (Disclosure &amp; Barring Service) check as part of our pre-employment checks process.
Any successful internal candidate will be offered the position as a secondment and, in line with Section 8.1 of the Secondment Policy, must consult with their manager before applying.&nbsp;
Candidates should be able to demonstrate experience of working within the current Social Care System and Framework.
We can only accept applications from candidates currently residing in the UK. 
Candidates currently residing in the UK who require sponsorship to work are encouraged to assess their eligibility for a Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS) based on the relevant criteria. Please be aware that sponsorship availability varies and is subject to eligibility requirements and budget limitations. As a result, we cannot guarantee sponsorship for all roles and will evaluate sponsorship requests on a case-by-case basis.
No agencies please.

Bracknell Forest Council

Regional Fostering Hub Manager (FTC until July 2026)

About the BoroughFound in zone 6 with good transport links in and out of London, Kingston is a vibrant and diverse university town which creates the rich sense of community shared across the borough and its Residents. Kingston boasts an idyllic riverside location, good shopping and great restaurants, as well as a mix of modern and historic town centre. Kingston has lots of open parklands and cycle routes that help connect the district town centres into an enjoyable place to live and work.We are passionate about working closely with our residents and vulnerable groups to help them maintain their independence and create a balance between support and independent living.About the Service and TeamHealth &amp; Adult Social Care in Kingston has a key vision - Working together to make a positive difference. This includes how we work to:&nbsp;<ul><li>Listen and understand our residents, focusing on their strengths, maximising prevention and independence</li><li>Value and support our workforce&nbsp;</li><li>Work in collaboration, delivering joined up care and support&nbsp;</li><li>Innovate and learn&nbsp;</li><li>Promote financial sustainability&nbsp;</li></ul>The key component to this is putting residents at the heart of what we do. &nbsp;As the Principal Social Worker, you will be a key member of the senior management team, acting as a change agent and contributing to the strategic leadership of services. You will report directly to the Director for Adult Social Care Operations and Transformation, with a dotted line to the Executive Director of Health and Adult Social Care.You will have three reporting lines including the Learning and Development Officers and Practice Lead. Your role will lead on practice development, service learning and development, quality assurance and workforce.&nbsp;About the Role and Our Ideal CandidateAre you an experienced and skilled social work leader looking for a challenging and rewarding role? We are seeking a Principal Social Worker &amp; Head of Workforce Development, Practice &amp; Quality Assurance to join our team in Kingston. This is a permanent position.As the statutory Principal Social Worker (Care Act S1.27), you will be accountable for ensuring the highest standards of social work practice are embedded across the service.A core part of the role is ensuring adherence to complex social work functions related to The Care Act, The Mental Capacity Act, and the Mental Health Act. You will also play a strategic leadership role in preparing for and adhering to the CQC regulatory assurance framework. This will involve leading on practice quality assurance and workforce development.Key Responsibilities:<ul><li>Lead adult social work practice and adult social care practice for other professionals.</li><li>Develop, lead, and implement robust quality assurance systems and processes.</li><li>Lead on the professional development of all social care staff, including social workers and managers.</li><li>Advise senior leadership on complex safeguarding, as well as other complex and potentially controversial cases.</li><li>Champion the rights of citizens and lead on effective anti-racist and anti-discriminatory practice.</li><li>Act as an ambassador for the Council, forming strategic alliances and developing effective working relationships locally, regionally, and nationally.</li><li>Oversee the Assessed and Supported Year in Employment (ASYE) program and the Social Work Apprenticeship program.</li></ul>About YouThe ideal candidate will have a recognised Social Work qualification, be registered with Social Work England, and have extensive post-qualifying experience. You will need strong leadership skills, a high level of confidence, and the ability to challenge and influence at all levels. The role requires detailed knowledge of relevant legislation, research, and professional competency frameworks. You should also have management experience across a range of roles and experience as a practice educator or supervisor.You must be able to work in a complex and challenging environment, demonstrating analytical skills, sensitivity, and political awareness. Excellent negotiation skills and the ability to find solutions where conflicting factors exist are essential.If you are a dynamic and experienced leader ready to make a significant impact on adult social care, we encourage you to apply. If you would like an informal discussion, please contact katie.o'<a href="mailto:driscoll@kingston.gov.uk" target="_blank">driscoll@kingston.gov.uk</a>.&nbsp; Our Offer to YouAs an organisation that values and nurtures talent, we’re committed to helping you fulfil your potential and will offer you a supportive, friendly and collaborative environment to grow and develop your career and skills. We’re constantly striving to improve our ways of working so putting your ideas across however big or small; will be fully encouraged and supported by your colleagues and our dynamic and experienced management team.Employees have access to a wide range of benefits to enable staff to achieve a work life balance, some of which include:<ul><li>A generous annual leave entitlement of 25-32 days, plus bank holidays (pro-rata if part-time working hours apply) depending on service and grade.</li><li>Enhanced Maternity, Paternity, shared parental, adoption and dependents leave</li><li>Three volunteering days per year in Kingston</li><li>Hybrid working (dependent on the role)</li><li>Flexible and agile working arrangements using Google Chromebooks</li><li>Learning and development portal offering a range of courses</li><li>Discounts on a range of local shops, restaurants, gyms and leisure centres</li><li>Interest free season ticket loans</li><li>Local Government Pension Scheme</li><li>Bicycle loan facilities and cycle to work scheme</li><li>Zip car scheme</li><li>Confidential health &amp; wellbeing and counselling support</li></ul>Application ProcessApply online outlining what skills, abilities and experience you can bring which makes you an ideal candidate for this role. Please refer to the requirements outlined in the job profile when completing your application and check your CV details have been uploaded correctly in the relevant sections.We understand and recognise the benefits of using Artificial Intelligence (AI) in the workplace and are embracing AI where appropriate, to boost our productivity and streamline how we deliver our Council services efficiently; to provide the best possible outcomes for our residents and communities.&nbsp; However, we reserve the right to reject applications where it is apparent that AI-generated content has been used in isolation and without personalised responses. At Kingston&nbsp;we value authenticity and are looking for individuals who can clearly demonstrate their own skills, experience and motivation for the role that they are applying for and embrace and demonstrate our STAR&nbsp;values. Here at Kingston&nbsp;we have core values of Transparency and this is to be demonstrated during the application process and completion of the supporting statement and will be further tested at interview and selection stage for those who progress forward.The closing date is given as a guide. We reserve the right to close this vacancy once a sufficient number of applications has been received, it is strongly advised that you complete and submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.&nbsp;As part of our award winning Diversity Programme we anonymise all applications received to reduce conscious and unconscious bias enabling every application to be reviewed on the knowledge, skills and experience shown in your application. We encourage our interview panels to be as diverse as possible (age, cultural, neurodiverse etc.) to reduce bias where possible. We are fully committed to removing barriers and enhancing the diversity of our workforce.Additional InformationWe are in the process of updating our payscales in line with the pay award for NJC, Chief Officers and Chief Executives for April 2025 therefore please take this into account when viewing the salary on this position.We are proud to be a diverse and welcoming Borough and we strive to create a workforce which reflects the community we serve, and instil a sense of belonging in our staff. We celebrate and respect differences and appreciate the value of having a diverse workforce, therefore we welcome applications from under represented groups.To support our workers and their families we offer a range of family friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements, staff engagement forums and inclusive staff networks who help drive our diversity agenda.We are also proud to be a disability confident employer and guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum essential criteria for a role. As an accredited London Living Wage Employer all our employees are guaranteed the London Living Wage regardless of their length or type of contract.The UK has a points-based immigration system affecting EU and Non-EU workers and sponsorship requirements. We advise checking the <a href="https://www.gov.uk/guidance/new-immigration-system-what-you-need-to-know" target="_blank">GOV.UK website</a> for right to work guidance. Sponsorship availability varies and is subject to eligibility requirements and budget limitations. As a result, we cannot guarantee sponsorship for all roles and will evaluate sponsorship requests on a case-by-case basis.





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Principal Social Worker & Head of Workforce Development, Practice & Quality Assurance

<h4> Job Description </h4>Overview London Borough of Harrow is looking for a Senior Practitioner to join our Children and Young Adults with Disabilities Team. You would be working in the children's (0-18) Team. The post holder will provide advice and support to social workers and care managers in the team on casework, in addition to the social worker on duty, so that incoming concerns are acted upon in a timely and appropriate manner.You will also support the Team Manager by acting as the Manager as required and act as Duty Manager when needed.Furthermore, you will undertake some complex enquiries, liaising with both internal and external colleagues as appropriate, and be required to record actions and decisions in a clear and robust way on the Mosaic database. About You The successful candidate will have:<ul><li>Extensive knowledge of the legislation/policies that relate to the Children's agenda (details recorded on the role profile)</li><li>Detailed working knowledge of the London multi-agency guidance/procedures for safeguarding children.</li><li>Significant experience in carrying out safeguarding childrens’ enquiries</li><li>Experience of providing professional supervision to social workers, care managers, and/or students</li><li>Experience of presenting cases at Strategy Meetings/Case Conferences</li><li>Ability to present information about safeguarding childrens’ cases </li><li>Qualified Social Worker (DipSW, CQSW or equivalent)</li><li>Registration with Social Work England</li><li>Commitment to working occasional unsocial hours </li><li>Ability to travel for business purposes</li></ul>This post is subject to a satisfactory Enhanced DBS check. Related Documents For more information, please refer to the <a href="https://harrowcouncil.icims.com/icims2/servlet/icims2?module=AppInert&amp;action=download&amp;id=12283&amp;hashed=-1693206995" target="_blank">Role Profile/Selection Criteria</a><h4>About us</h4> Harrow Council is the 12th largest London borough and one of the most culturally diverse local authorities in the UK, making it a great place to live, work and visit with a range of cultures, religions and opinions that come together to produce high achieving schools and a close and friendly community. Located 10 miles from the city centre and just 13 minutes to Euston from Harrow &amp; Wealdstone station there are great transport links via the Metropolitan Line, Watford DC Line and national rail service. It is easily accessible to the M1, M25 and A406.<h4>Other information</h4> Support for candidates visit:<a href="https://www.harrow.gov.uk/jobs/support-candidates?documentId=12517&amp;categoryId=210277" target="_blank">Harrow.gov.uk</a> Our behavioural indicators roles <a href="https://www.harrow.gov.uk/downloads/file/23864/behavioural-indicators-below-g11" target="_blank">below G11</a> and <a href="https://www.harrow.gov.uk/downloads/file/23865/behavioural-indicators-above-g11" target="_blank">above G11</a> Here at Harrow Council, the vision is one of 'Working together to make a difference for Harrow' <a href="https://www.harrow.gov.uk/jobs/jobs-harrow-council" target="_blank"> Please click here to view Harrow Council's benefits</a><h4>Important Note</h4> To deliver our commitment to equality of opportunity in service provision, all staff are expected to promote equality in the workplace and in the services the Council delivers. All sections of the population will have equal access to jobs at the London Borough of Harrow. No applicant or employee will receive less favourable treatment because of age, disability, gender, reassignment, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy, or maternity unless a Genuine Occupational Qualification applies. As such, we value diversity and welcome applications from all backgrounds. For further information, please read our <a href="https://www.harrow.gov.uk/council/Equality-diversity#:~:text=We%20have%20many%20people%20of,cohesion%2C%20fairness%2C%20and%20justice" target="_blank">equality statement</a>. As a disability-confident employer, we are committed to making our recruitment practices barrier-free and accessible to everyone. This includes reasonably adjusting the recruitment process for those with disabilities or long-term health conditions. For further information, please contact us at <a href="mailto:resourcing@harrow.gov.uk" target="_blank">resourcing@harrow.gov.uk</a> London Borough of Harrow is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Harrow operates stringent, safer recruitment procedures. Due to the high number of applications received for some posts, we may close vacancies before the stated closing date if sufficient applications are received. Therefore, please apply as soon as possible. Harrow redeployees will be given priority consideration. The personal information we have collected from you will be shared with Cifas who will use it to prevent fraud, other unlawful or dishonest conduct, malpractice, and other seriously improper conduct. If any of these are detected you could be refused certain services or employment. Your personal information will also be used to verify your identity. 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Senior Practitioner - Learning Disabilities & Mental Health

About the BoroughThe London Borough of Sutton is situated less than 30 minutes by train from Central London, with direct connections to London Victoria and London Bridge. Found in zone 5 with good transport links in and out of London, Sutton boasts award winning parks and open spaces, low crime rates, affordable housing and great schools. As well as high levels of resident engagement and satisfaction, providing quality services and success in addressing our financial challenges, whilst involving residents in key issues and high street changes.Sutton is continuously investing in the health, wellbeing and education of our residents and the future generation, as set out in the “Ambitious for Sutton” corporate plan. We are home to the Royal Marsden Hospital and the Institute of Cancer Research. Together with the development of the London Cancer Hub, Sutton will be the world’s leading life-science district, specialising in cancer research and treatment. Our vision will create around 13,000 jobs while contributing £1.2bn to the UK economy each year, a vibrant community of scientists, doctors and innovative companies intended to deliver real benefits for cancer patients and drive economic growth. With the regeneration of the local areas with new homes and schools, Sutton is passionate about working closely with our residents and vulnerable groups to help them maintain their independence and create a balance between support and independent living.The Council is seen as a driving force within the South London Partnership of five outer south west London boroughs focused on strategic growth, regeneration and investment. As we strive to improve our services and spaces for our residents as set out in the ‘Ambitious for Sutton’ corporate plan, Sutton aims to shape the future of the borough and adapt to the needs of its residents to make our Borough a great place to live, work and raise a family.About the Service and TeamThe team is very diverse in regards to professional backgrounds including Social Work, Youth Work, Youth Justice,Education, Health and Early Years.Restorative practice is deeply rooted in our approach to supporting children and young people which ensures that all of our families feel that we are working with them and not doing to them; feedback from families tells us we are doing this well.Prevention is at the heart of our work. We work with children and young people to prevent level of need escalating to a point where a family may require support from statutory social care.About the Role and Our Ideal CandidateWe are seeking applications from people with experience of working directly with young people as well as people with experience of whole family support.&nbsp; A professional qualification is desirable but is not essential as we believe that experience is equally important.&nbsp; We need you to have demonstrable experience in working with children, young people and families that are vulnerable and require specialist support to prevent their situations escalating.We need you to be creative and flexible in your approach and an expert in building relationships quickly with children, young people and families.&nbsp;Assessment writing and planning is key identifying need and planning for change therefore you must have experience in both of these areas.Our Offer to YouAs an organisation that values and nurtures talent, we’re committed to helping you fulfil your potential and will offer you a supportive, friendly and collaborative environment to grow and develop your career and skills. We’re constantly striving to improve our ways of working so putting your ideas across however big or small; will be fully encouraged and supported by your colleagues and our dynamic and experienced management team.Employees have access to a wide range of benefits to enable staff to achieve a work life balance, some of which include:<ul><li>A generous annual leave entitlement of 26-31 days plus bank holidays (pro-rata if part-time working hours apply) depending on service and grade&nbsp;</li><li>Enhanced Maternity, paternity, shared parental, adoption and dependents leave</li><li>Two volunteering days per year</li><li>Flexible Working - Smarter Working Scheme (dependent on the role)&nbsp;</li><li>Adjustable and agile working arrangements using Google Chromebooks</li><li>Learning and development portal offering a range of courses</li><li>Discounts on a range of local shops, restaurants, gyms and leisure centres</li><li>Interest free season ticket loans</li><li>Local Government Pension Scheme</li><li>Bicycle loan facilities and cycle to work scheme</li><li>Zip car scheme</li><li>Confidential health &amp; wellbeing and counselling support</li></ul>Application ProcessApply online outlining what skills, abilities and experience you can bring which makes you an ideal candidate for this role. Please refer to the requirements outlined in the job profile when completing your application and check your CV details have been uploaded correctly in the relevant sections.The closing date is given as a guide. We reserve the right to close this vacancy once a sufficient number of applications has been received, it is strongly advised that you complete and submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.&nbsp;As part of our award winning Diversity Programme we anonymise all applications received to reduce conscious and unconscious bias enabling every application to be reviewed on the knowledge, skills and experience shown in your application. We encourage our interview panels to be as diverse as possible (age, cultural, neurodiverse etc.) to reduce bias where possible. We are fully committed to removing barriers and enhancing the diversity of our workforce.Additional InformationWe are proud to be a diverse and welcoming Borough and we strive to create a workforce which reflects the community we serve, and instil a sense of belonging in our staff. We celebrate and respect differences and appreciate the value of having a diverse workforce, therefore we welcome applications from under represented groups.To support our workers and their families we offer a range of family friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements, staff engagement forums and inclusive staff networks who help drive our diversity agenda.We are also proud to be a disability confident employer and guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum essential criteria for a role. As an accredited London Living Wage Employer all our employees are guaranteed the London Living Wage regardless of their length or type of contract.The UK has a points-based immigration system affecting EU and Non-EU workers and sponsorship requirements. We advise checking the <a href="https://www.gov.uk/guidance/new-immigration-system-what-you-need-to-know" target="_blank">GOV.UK website</a> for right to work guidance. Sponsorship availability varies and is subject to eligibility requirements and budget limitations. As a result, we cannot guarantee sponsorship for all roles and will evaluate sponsorship requests on a case-by-case basis.





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Specialist Support Worker - Targeted Early Help Service

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Advanced Practitioner - Adoption Recruitment &amp; Assessment Service (Starting Well) London Borough of Havering Contract: Permanent Grade 9- Advanced Practitioner £54267- £58461pa &nbsp;with an additional Market Supplement (MS) of £4,000 Message from the Director Are you passionate about making a positive impact on the lives of children, young people, and families? Do you have a strong desire to be part of a transformative journey that will shape the future of Havering’s community? If so, we invite you to join us in our mission to elevate our local authority's Children's Social Care Services, situated within our Starting Well Department. Following our recent inadequate Ofsted inspection, we are embarking on an improvement journey where we aim to re-establish and reinvigorate great practice across all our services delivered in Havering. As part of this journey, we are seeking dedicated and enthusiastic social care practitioners ready to make a meaningful difference, driven by a genuine desire to advocate for children, promote their well-being, and who are not afraid to take on the challenge of working for a local authority who have been inspected by Ofsted as inadequate. In return, we want to offer you the opportunity to develop your skills through our dedicated 10 days of learning a year offer and access to our very own Social Care Academy and Systemic offer. We are committed to creating an environment where every child receives the best possible support and care, and all staff are supported to thrive and excel in safe, supported, and nurturing environments. Our Senior leaders have worked on an improvement plan, and if you are ready to embrace this challenge and play a pivotal role in shaping our journey, we encourage you to apply. We look forward to welcoming individuals who share our vision and drive. About the role&nbsp; The London Borough of Havering is looking to recruit Advanced Practitioners to contribute to the delivery of an effective children’s social care service as part of a social work team, improving outcomes for children and young people, and manage caseloads dependent upon experience, grade of post and complexity of cases, utilising specialist knowledge for appropriate interventions, needs and risk assessments, care planning and child protection investigations. If successful in your application for the role of Advanced Practitioner, London Borough of Havering, you will/will be: <ul>
<li>Directly&nbsp;manage&nbsp;and&nbsp;supervise&nbsp;a&nbsp;small&nbsp;number&nbsp;of&nbsp;qualified&nbsp;and&nbsp;non-social&nbsp;work staff.</li> <li>Manage&nbsp;a&nbsp;caseload&nbsp;of&nbsp;complex&nbsp;and&nbsp;challenging&nbsp;cases.</li> <li>Support&nbsp;team&nbsp;manager&nbsp;in&nbsp;maintaining&nbsp;and&nbsp;developing&nbsp;high&nbsp;professional standards across the team.</li> <li>Have&nbsp;specialist&nbsp;knowledge&nbsp;of&nbsp;an&nbsp;area&nbsp;of&nbsp;social&nbsp;work&nbsp;practice&nbsp;with&nbsp;children&nbsp;and families that can be used across the service. To represent the service in developing key service provision or local strategic initiatives.</li> <li>Take responsibility for developing skills, expertise and knowledge for a wide range&nbsp;of&nbsp;practice&nbsp;issues&nbsp;and&nbsp;to&nbsp;provide&nbsp;consultation,&nbsp;coaching&nbsp;and&nbsp;mentoring within the team, including effective case management, purposeful evidence- based interventions, analytical assessments and high quality written work.</li> <li>Support&nbsp;team&nbsp;development&nbsp;and&nbsp;recruitment&nbsp;process.</li> <li>Recruiting, preparing and assessing prospective adopters.</li> <li>Linking and matching approved adopters with children.</li> <li>Supporting prospective adopters following the placement of children &amp; up until the point an Adoption Order is granted.</li> <li>Preparing reports for adoption panel and court.</li> <li>Co-presenting training and events to prospective adopters and professionals</li> <li>Assessing non-agency adopters (previously step-parent approvals).</li> </ul> Please see &nbsp;Job Profile here We promote a&nbsp;hybrid model&nbsp;of working for our social care staff, with a flexible approach involving working from our town hall campus/hubs. In this role, you are expected to work from our town hall campus&nbsp;when required. In addition, we also encourage a flexible approach to team building opportunities (we love a catch up over a cuppa, breakfast or lunch) which often take place Face to Face in line with our model of practice. As one of the greenest boroughs in London, resourcefulness is in our nature. We don’t wait to be told, we take the initiative. We face the future head-on, embracing new challenges with open minds and fresh ideas. There’s lots of opportunities to progress here, and if you seize them we’ll support you all the way. Choose Havering and see the difference you’ll make to the people that live, work and learn here. From caring for those who need it most, to ensuring our highways and streets are safe, providing a roof over the heads of our residents, providing excellent customer service or, enhancing our digital services for staff and residents, there are so many ways you can make a positive influence here. And, whether you’re outdoorsy, people-focused or analytical, we have a role that’s right for you. For an informal discussion about the post, please contact <a href="mailto:Luke.scillitoe@havering.gov.uk" target="_blank">Luke.scillitoe@havering.gov.uk</a> The closing date for the receipt of applications is 31st August 2025 however interest in this job may be high and we therefore reserve the right to close the vacancy early. You will be notified if your application has been successful. &nbsp;Interview date to be confirmed . Additional Information We want everyone to choose Havering. When you apply for a job with us, your application is considered on its merits regardless of your age, disability, ethnicity, faith, gender identity or sexual orientation. Our residents and service users come from all walks of life, and so do our employees.&nbsp; The London Borough of Havering has important responsibilities for safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. If you are appointed to a job that involves working with these groups, you may be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Please attach your supporting statement, explaining in no more than x2 A4 sides why and how you meet the criteria for this role. We practice anonymised recruitment. Please ensure that you remove all personal information from any documents that you upload.

Advanced Practitioner - Adoption Recruitment & Assessment Service

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Please note, we do not accept CVs submitted without a fully completed online application form.




We are recruiting a Social Worker with a range of different skills and experience in the Gravesend Community Team.&nbsp;
We operate in a hybrid model of office-based working and working from home to meet the needs of the service. &nbsp;
£3000 Golden Hello payment to all new joiners (subject to criteria) and service related payments following continuous service.
About Us
This is an exciting opportunity to join our community teams across Kent as we enhance our locality working practice and put the person and good practice at the heart of what we do.
We work with adults with a range of care and support needs placing individuals at the centre of their support. You will undertake work of varying levels of complexity including, Care Act Assessments, Mental Capacity Act (MCA) Assessments, Court of Protection applications and s42 safeguarding enquiries.
Our social care interventions are structured around the three pillars of excellent practice, exceptional innovation, and meaningful measures. Therefore, our work is orientated around building relationships with the individual their families and carers. We engage with communities early on to help people feel empowered to find trusted help and support locally from a range of sources.
About You
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<li>We welcome applications from experienced and newly qualified social workers, all of whom can demonstrate capability of practice in accordance with current professional standards, legislative and policy frameworks.</li>
<li>You will hold a registration with Social Work England.</li>
<li>You will have a high level of literacy and communication skills, both verbal and written.</li>
<li>We are looking for future employees who have a positive, forward-thinking attitude. Using strengths-based practice with individuals which is built around their desired outcomes and goals. Our teams are imaginative, locally focused and flexible and we are searching for registered practitioners with a likeminded approach, working collaboratively as part of a team.</li>
<li>You will hold a Full UK Driving License – The Council is committed to making reasonable adjustments so whilst this job requires the jobholder to drive your application will still be considered if you are unable to drive due to a disability.</li>
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Our Support Offer
In return, we offer an attractive benefits package and a commitment to ensuring that you achieve a healthy work life balance and opportunities for flexible working arrangements that meet business need.
We offer generous market premium payments (subject to eligibility). You will also be entitled to a generous annual leave allowance and the local government pension&nbsp;scheme.
You will have excellent opportunities for professional development with access to our social care academy, progression routes and our newly launched practice framework.
We will support you to consolidate your skills and knowledge, assisting you to develop areas of specialist practice development such as Approved Mental Health Professional Training, Best Interest Assessor Training and Practice Educator training.
You will receive regular professional supervision and have the opportunity to critically reflect on your practice. You will be supported to develop your practice and progress your career.
Please state your preferred areas of work and full time or part time preference on your application forms.
We are increasingly accessible to the public outside of traditional office hours, as we move towards an 8 am to 8 pm, 7 days a week service to ensure service needs are met.
This post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure application to the Disclosure and Barring service and registration as a qualified Social Worker with Social Work England.
This post is considered by KCC to be a customer-facing position. The Council therefore has a statutory duty under Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016) to ensure that post holders have a command of spoken English/Welsh sufficient for the effective performance of the job requirements. The appropriate standards are set out in the Job Description/Person Specification.
We also welcome applications from experienced registered nurses and occupational therapists with relevant experience into our Community Practitioner roles. If you hold a registration with a professional body (Social Work England, HCPC, Nursing and Midwifery Council)&nbsp;and would like to know more about these opportunities please contact 03000 413036 and a member of the team will respond appropriately.
Contact Details


For more information about the role, please contact -
Julie Groombridge on 03000 413036 and a member of the team will make contact.

Job Description Aftercare Personal Advisor Salary: £33,531 - £38,052 per annum Grade: D Permanent Contract 37 Hours per Week We are seeking an enthusiastic and energetic, passionate Personal Advisor in our Aftercare Team who can lead and provide excellent support to Care Leavers. Thurrock provides an opportunity to develop good social work practice and work with an ambitious, supportive team. Rated ‘Outstanding’ across all areas in our most recent Ofsted Inspection, Thurrock Council are now looking forward to not only maintaining an Outstanding rating, but striving to maintain Outstanding. We are looking for talented Personal Advisors who can help provide outstanding care, good outcomes and support to care leavers. Thurrock has a friendly and supportive Children's Services Department and we work within the Signs of Safety model whilst also adopting a Think Family approach. We also use a contextual safeguarding approach and are passionate about developing social work staff with a good training and development offer. <ul> <li>Generous annual leave entitlement – 25 days rising to 30 after 5 years continuous service</li> <li>Flexible working to enable work/life balance</li> <li>Reflective supervision, performance reviews to support development with consultative and engaging senior management approach.</li> <li>Excellent training opportunities and an established CPD programme</li> </ul> The Aftercare service works with children who are subject to long terms care plans where the Local Authority holds parental responsibility. The service focuses on supporting care leavers to achieve the very best outcomes; to reach their full potential while moving forward into independence. Personal Advisors are responsible for the day-to-day oversight of cases, ensuring care leavers are supported including formulating and reviewing Pathway Plans Required experience/skills: <ul> <li>Ability to provide skilful and sensitive direct work to young people</li> <li>Understanding of the role of corporate parent</li> <li>An understanding of the challenges facing young people as they transition into independent adults</li> <li>Ability to analyse performance data and utilise this to achieve consistently excellent practice</li> <li>Candidate must be able to drive and hold a valid UK driving licence.</li> </ul> DBS Check: A Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Check at Enhanced Level with Children's Barred List is required for this post. Closing Dates: Redeployment Only: 21st August 2025 Internal &amp; External Applications: 31st August 2025 Interview Date: To Be Confirmed.&nbsp; Interviews will be arranged as suitable candidates are confirmed.&nbsp; If you have any queries regarding the post or interview dates please contact Nyanda Musa Team Manager <a>email: </a><a href="mailto:nmusa@thurrock.gov.uk" target="_blank">nmusa@thurrock.gov.uk</a>&nbsp; To view the Job Profile and Person Specification please follow the link below:&nbsp; <a href="https://thurrockc.sharepoint.com/:b:/s/ThurrockCouncilPublicDocuments/EbVZGd6R_7JOuNTKSdZplCYBNouvdc8LsdzrQzKam0Ugdw?e=ZLDrFU&amp;xsdata=MDV8MDJ8Tk11c2FAdGh1cnJvY2suZ292LnVrfGM1NTM1MjNkOTFlNjQwNjRhMTQxMDhkZGQ0MmVjZTRmfDVjMzA0YWM2MmE5YTRmYTdiMjFjN2Y2NjY4NGY0MTI1fDB8MHw2Mzg5MDAwMTk2OTU4NTk0NjN8VW5rbm93bnxUV0ZwYkdac2IzZDhleUpGYlhCMGVVMWhjR2tpT25SeWRXVXNJbFlpT2lJd0xqQXVNREF3TUNJc0lsQWlPaUpYYVc0ek1pSXNJa0ZPSWpvaVRXRnBiQ0lzSWxkVUlqb3lmUT09fDB8fHw%3d&amp;sdata=UmpxLzgzSUNUMlFjbG5ydmt2aVc0WGRoSDNPcUZ6UTY3RlZjaFpYTVVnVT0%3d" target="_blank">Download Job Profile (PDF Document)</a> “If you encounter an error message when opening the Job Profile link please refresh the error page” Application Requirements&nbsp; As part of the Safer Recruitment process, Gap Management is&nbsp;required&nbsp;for all Safeguarding roles.&nbsp;Please complete the Gaps in Employment grid provided (refer to the example document for guidance) and upload it under&nbsp;Miscellaneous Documents&nbsp;as part of your application.&nbsp;&nbsp; If the Job Profile and Person Specification list any qualifications as essential, please also upload copies of those relevant qualifications.&nbsp; <a href="https://thurrockc.sharepoint.com/:w:/s/ThurrockCouncilPublicDocuments/EXtYMXeGlbVPjAoxHwfnCuIB6KNWFCXe3i6bJI6MRBQZ-Q?e=dGt2M1" target="_blank">Gaps in Employment Form</a>&nbsp; <a href="https://thurrockc.sharepoint.com/:b:/s/ThurrockCouncilPublicDocuments/Ecz7hL-hyYFGvVpdkZ55ozkBS_giEjpigg97yi5KrF2SVw?e=vKePlG" target="_blank">Gaps in Employment Example</a> About usWhy Thurrock? Working at Thurrock Council gives you the opportunity to join an organisation that is changing at pace, one where you can make a real difference to the lives of the people we serve.Thurrock Council is moving towards a new community leadership approach which involves linking with local partners and communities as we shape our improvement for the years ahead. This is an exciting time to join us, to shape the future success of our changing organisation and to have a positive influence on our borough.&nbsp;Our locationThurrock is located on the north bank of the river Thames. Our urban centres are a vibrant mix of established towns and new young communities, with a diverse and growing population of around 160,000&nbsp;residents. We are an emerging cultural and arts centre, home to the production centre for the Royal Opera House and the National Skills Academy for Creative and Cultural Skills. We have excellent retail and leisure opportunities, including Lakeside Shopping Centre, country parks, forests, and marshes. Thurrock is just half an hour journey away from the centre of London by train and well connected by road.Staff benefitsWe offer lots of staff benefits, including a generous annual leave entitlement and hybrid working. We champion flexible working and job share applications are welcome.Further information can be found here <a href="https://www.thurrock.gov.uk/working-for-council/employment-benefits" target="_blank">Employment benefits | Working for the council | Thurrock Council</a>&nbsp; Equality, Diversity &amp; InclusionThurrock Council is committed to equal opportunities. As a Disability Confident Employer, disabled people will be offered an interview where they meet all essential criteria on the person specification. We serve a diverse community where people are different yet equal. Diversity underpins everything we do. For further information about Thurrock Council please visit our website: <a href="https://www.thurrock.gov.uk/" target="_blank">Thurrock Council</a>





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Aftercare Personal Advisor

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Salary Range: £46,006 - £52,329&nbsp; Grade: Level 4 Zone 1 Location: 5 Pancras Square N1C 4AG Contract Type: Permanent x4&nbsp; Hours: Full Time (36 hours) Closing Date: Monday 25^th August 2025; 23:59 Interview Date: w/c 1^st September About Camden Camden is changing on the inside to make life better for everyone. Our residents and communities are at the heart of everything we do. We’re home to the most important conversations happening today and we’re making radical social change a reality, so that nobody gets left behind. &nbsp;Here’s where you can help decide a better future for us all. What You’ll Be Doing&nbsp; Camden Adult Social Care is seeking an experienced and confident Social Worker to join our Multi-Agency Safeguarding Hub (MASH). This is a fast-paced and rewarding front-door role that is central to our statutory safeguarding duties under the Care Act 2014. MASH is the first point of contact for safeguarding concerns raised about adults at risk. You will work in a dynamic, virtual co-located, multi-disciplinary team alongside professionals from the Police, Mental Health, Housing, and Health to deliver timely, proportionate, and Making Safeguarding Personal responses. You will triage safeguarding concerns, undertake Section 42(1) decision-making, liaise with partner agencies, and initiate proportionate action under the London Multi-Agency Safeguarding Adults Policy and Procedures. &nbsp; This is an exciting opportunity for social workers who enjoy analytical decision-making, multi-agency work, and who want to contribute to high-quality safeguarding outcomes at the front door.&nbsp; &nbsp; This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act and will require an Enhanced DBS.&nbsp; What We Offer &nbsp; A robust induction into the MASH function and Camden safeguarding pathways. &nbsp; Monthly reflective supervision and access to an experienced and supportive management team. Access to core safeguarding training and development in areas such as legal literacy and trauma-informed safeguarding. &nbsp; Develop skills and knowledge in areas, which include; self-neglect, mental health, modern day slavery, safeguarding adult partnership board, domestic violence, cuckooing and establishment concerns amongst many areas of safeguarding work. &nbsp; All About You To find out more about what it is like to work at Camden, meet some of our People by visiting '<a href="http://www.camdenjobs.co.uk/our-stories" target="_blank">www.camdenjobs.co.uk/our-stories</a>'. You must be a Social Work England-registered social worker, with at least two years post-ASYE experience. &nbsp; You will have a strong understanding of the Care Act 2014, including duties under Section 42, and the London Multi-Agency Safeguarding Procedures. &nbsp; You will bring experience in safeguarding adults, sound professional judgement, and the ability to manage competing demands in a responsive and person-centred way. &nbsp; You will be comfortable working in a multidisciplinary setting and building effective relationships across agencies. &nbsp; You will also be skilled in concise, analytical recording that supports good decision-making How To Apply To apply for this job please follow the "Apply" link. In the ‘Why you?’ section of the application you will be required to demonstrate how you meet the role criteria noted in the Job Profile under the “About You” section.&nbsp; To view the Job Profile, please CLICK HERE or copy and paste the below URL into your browser: <a href="http://camdocs.camden.gov.uk/HPRMWebDrawer/Record/11147625/file/document?inline" target="_blank">http://camdocs.camden.gov.uk/HPRMWebDrawer/Record/11147625/file/documen…</a> What We Offer At Camden, you’ll receive a host of benefits. From flexible working to 27 days annual leave (+ bank holidays!). We also know&nbsp;that a work life balance is extremely&nbsp;important so we also offer family leave, loan schemes and access to our incredible staff networks. We also have an incredible pensions scheme.&nbsp; Visit '<a href="http://www.camdenjobs.co.uk/staff-benefits" target="_blank">www.camdenjobs.co.uk/staff-benefits</a>' for more details. Inclusion and Diversity We want Camden Council to be a great place to work and to ensure that our communities are represented across our workforce. A vital part of this is ensuring we are a truly inclusive organisation that encourages diversity in all respects, including diversity of thinking. We particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and those of Other Ethnicities, LGBT+, disabled and neurodiverse communities to make a real difference to our residents so that equalities and justice remains at the heart of everything we do. To discover more about Camden and our commitment towards diversity, equality and safeguarding, please visit&nbsp;<a href="https://www.camdenjobs.co.uk/inclusion-and-diversity" target="_blank">https://www.camdenjobs.co.uk/inclusion-and-diversity</a> Asking for Adjustments Camden is committed to making our recruitment practices barrier-free and as accessible as possible for everyone. This includes making adjustments or changes for disabled people, neurodiverse people or people with long-term health conditions. If you would like us to do anything differently during the application, interview or assessment process, including providing information in an alternative format, please contact us on 020 7974 6655, at <a href="mailto:resourcing@camden.gov.uk" target="_blank">resourcing@camden.gov.uk</a> or post to 5 Pancras Square, London, N1C 4AG, Anonymised Application&nbsp;–&nbsp;in keeping with Camden’s commitment to inclusion the recruitment to this role is anonymised and supports the objective of reducing the impact of unconscious bias.

ASC Neighbourhoods - MASH Social Workers

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Job Title:&nbsp;Dual Diagnosis Worker
Location:&nbsp;Based within a residential service across 4 sites in Croydon. (Walking distance from East Croydon train and tram links). Unfortunately this service does not have step free access.
Salary:&nbsp;£29,000
Shift Pattern:&nbsp;12 month fixed term contract, 37.5 hours per week Monday to Sunday working between 10:00 - 18:00. Hours may vary depending on service needs.&nbsp;
About the role
We are seeking a Dual Diagnosis Worker who has a specialism in mental health and substance use to join our team in Croydon. You will be based within a residential service which provides specialist mental health, complex needs, and dual diagnosis support to our residents. Within this role, you will provide specialist knowledge and experience to support the wider team and residents to help them to overcome their personal barriers.
You will deliver evidence-based interventions based on holistic assessments to support personalised recovery, integration, and promotion of independent living skills. You will be a specialist in comorbidity, supporting the team to achieve positive outcomes for our residents. Some of your duties will include:
<ul>
<li>Undertake joint holistic assessments, risk assessments, care plans, and interventions to support harm reduction and minimisation.</li>
<li>Set up realistic and flexible strengths-based support plans, working closely with colleagues and support teams to support and advise on interventions and approaches to meet individual needs.</li>
<li>Help reduce episodes of crisis and assist residents/participants to access services which can offer alternatives to crisis support.</li>
<li>Work closely with support staff and clinical teams to support and advise them on interventions and approaches to meet resident/participant comorbid, complex mental health and substance misuse needs.</li>
<li>Support multi-disciplinary teams and the wider community teams with support, advice, signposting, and move on care planning.&nbsp;</li>
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About you
We are looking for someone who has specialist knowledge on how to support individuals with comorbid and complex needs, with experience in interventions, and in a similar role. Qualifications are desirable if paired with practical experience which is relevant to this role. We look at individual characteristics with the ability to engage with various people who may not want to receive the support, able to build trusting professional relationships, and able to demonstrate resilience, solve challenges, and be proactive. If this sounds like you, take a look at the further criteria:
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<li>Full knowledge on comorbidity and complex needs, able to share knowledge, skills, and experience with others</li>
<li>Previous experience in a similar role, providing interventions and holistic assessments and support for people experiencing mental health challenges</li>
<li>Ability to provide specialist support and knowledge in risk assessment and risk management, particularly in relation to harm minimisation, substance misuse and mental health</li>
<li>A commitment to promoting recovery, harm reduction, and active involvement in care planning</li>
<li>Ability to apply relapse prevention models to promote sustained recovery and harm reduction</li>
<li>Alignment with our values of Ambition, Empowerment, Inclusivity, and Transparency</li>
</ul>
Please refer to the JDPS attached for more details on the vacancy and our requirements/key criteria.
What we offer
<ul>
<li>25 days (Full time equivalent) annual leave, increasing with the length of service</li>
<li>Employer Pension Contribution</li>
<li>Eligibility to register with Blue Light Discount Card</li>
<li>Access to discounted tickets for music events, shows, sports and more</li>
<li>Reflective Practice regular sessions with a therapist provided by an external provider to support Mental Health and Wellbeing at work</li>
<li>Training and Development, including access to courses, upskilling, and progression plans</li>
<li>Employee Assistance Programme, including counselling</li>
<li>Life Assurance Scheme</li>
<li>Cycle-to-work scheme</li>
<li>Annual Staff Awards</li>
<li>EDI Ambassador programme</li>
<li>Be part of an organisation which believes good care and support improves lives with the vision to create healthier, safer, and more inclusive communities.</li>
<li>Join an organisation with a mission to empower independence through trauma-informed solutions and dynamic partnerships that keep people out of prison, out of hospital, and off the streets.</li>
</ul>
We value and celebrate the unique backgrounds, perspectives and experiences of all of our employees. We have a team of staff ambassadors who volunteer to actively support us in fortifying our organisational value of Inclusivity. They embrace this unique opportunity to deliver awareness, events, and developments to our organisation to support us in ensuring our value of Inclusivity is embedded throughout the organisation.&nbsp;
SIG actively encourages applications from individuals from a diverse range of backgrounds, particularly lived experience; Naturally, we approach any emerging issues with empathy and sensitivity.&nbsp;
About Social Interest Group (SIG)
SIG is a not-for-profit organisation providing thousands of people with good-quality support and care in residential, drop-in centres, community floating support settings, probation settings, and hospitals. We do so across London, Brighton, Bedfordshire, Luton, Kent and Liverpool. Our goal is to transform lives through empowering change.&nbsp; Want to know how we work? Watch our short Theory of Change video to see how we support people towards a brighter future:&nbsp;<a href="https://protect-eu.mimecast.com/s/X5JhCPQy4hBBz6UzwWlv?domain=youtu.be" target="_blank">Theory of Change</a>&nbsp;Further details can be found on our website here:&nbsp;<a href="https://protect-eu.mimecast.com/s/4ZkrCx1MXIp5EETvqakw?domain=socialinterestgroup.org.uk" target="_blank">Theory of Change - Social Interest Group - Social Interest Group</a>.&nbsp;
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Please note that this job advert may close early due to screening applications on an ongoing basis. We advise applying as soon as possible for your application to be taken into consideration at the early stages.
Please note that as part of our process, we complete an enhanced DBS check, some roles may require further vetting. We encourage applicants from all backgrounds. If you have any questions regarding this, please contact us on the details below.&nbsp;
For Recruitment related enquiries, or if you need support with making your application for example due to learning needs or a disability, please email&nbsp;<a href="mailto:recruitment@socialinterestgroup.org.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@socialinterestgroup.org.uk</a>&nbsp;or call our central office on&nbsp;<a href="tel:02036689270" target="_blank">020 3668 9270</a>&nbsp;to request a call back. Please note that this will take you through to our Central Administration team, who will then communicate your enquiry with us and we will arrange to call you back.&nbsp;
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Unfortunately, we are unable to provide sponsorship, please ensure you have full right to work in the UK prior to applying to our positions.&nbsp;
Additional information on our company policies including Gender Pay, Equality and Diversity, Company Benefits and our Candidate Privacy Policy can be found on our&nbsp;<a href="https://socialinterestgroup.org.uk/" target="_blank">website</a>.
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Dual Diagnosis Worker

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Please note, due to the nature of the service, it is an occupational requirement that the post holder is female and the post is therefore exempt from the provisions of the Equality Act 2010 in terms of Schedule 9, Part 1, and Paragraph 1 of the Act.&nbsp;&nbsp;
Job Title: Children and Family Worker
Location: Based on site in West London (This location is hidden due to the sensitive nature of the service) Unfortunately this service does not have step free access.
Salary: £27,007.50
Shift Pattern: 37.5 hours per week on a rolling rota Monday to Friday between 07:30 - 15:30, 09:00 - 17:00 and 11:30 - 19:30 with occasional Saturdays, at least one Saturday every 3 months between 09:00 - 17:00.&nbsp;
About the role
Are you passionate about providing safe and stable accommodation to women and children escaping domestic abuse? Wanting to help make a difference and provide specialist support to them to gain greater independence? This might be the role for you.
As a Children and Family worker, you will be based within our Women's Refuge service, supporting women and children up to the age of 15 who have escaped domestic abuse. You will deliver trauma-informed, child and family centred support to promote safety and wellbeing, working collaboratively with mothers to strengthen the parent-child relationship during a time of crisis. You will support with both emotional and practical day-to-day support. This is typically done through key work sessions, risk assessments, and empowerment focused activities.&nbsp;
You will play a vital role in supporting families, being the sole specialist within the service, which gives you autonomy to shape the role based on your expertise and experience. You will lead on child-focused support, as well as working part of the wider team to provide the support to mothers. You will deliver a range of support for children and young people, as well as family and parenting support.&nbsp;
About you
We are looking for someone who has a real passion to support families and children who have experienced domestic abuse. You will have a trauma-informed understanding of domestic abuse and the impact it has on families, and will be able to engage in sensitive conversations, recognising signs on trauma, and being proactive to support families to overcome this. This is a hands-on, active role, ideal for someone who is creative, energetic, and passionate about working directly with families. You will be a team player, able to collaborate and provide support to colleagues as needed.&nbsp;
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<li>A background in working with adults and children, particularly from trauma affected backgrounds</li>
<li>Experience in supporting mothers in helping children transition to new schools</li>
<li>Proven ability to plan and deliver engaging play sessions, after school activities, and family events as well as religious and national celebrations</li>
<li>Confidence in working with children who may have behavioural challenges, being able to signpost to early intervention services</li>
<li>Experience/ability to support children with special educational needs or additional behavioural needs</li>
<li>Ability to work in a fast changing environment</li>
<li>Patience, empathy and resilience</li>
<li>Creativity, flexibility, and a can-do attitude</li>
<li>Non judgmental approach and genuine commitment to empower families to overcome their barriers</li>
<li>Alignment with our values of Ambition, Empowerment, Inclusivity, and Transparency</li>
</ul>
Please refer to the JDPS attached for more details on the vacancy and our requirements/key criteria.
What we offer
<ul>
<li>25 days (Full time equivalent) annual leave, increasing with the length of service</li>
<li>Employer Pension Contribution</li>
<li>Eligibility to register with Blue Light Discount Card</li>
<li>Access to discounted tickets for music events, shows, sports and more</li>
<li>Reflective Practice regular sessions with a therapist provided by an external provider to support Mental Health and Wellbeing at work</li>
<li>Training and Development, including access to courses, upskilling, and progression plans</li>
<li>Employee Assistance Programme, including counselling</li>
<li>Life Assurance Scheme</li>
<li>Cycle-to-work scheme</li>
<li>Annual Staff Awards</li>
<li>EDI Ambassador programme</li>
<li>Be part of an organisation which believes good care and support improves lives with the vision to create healthier, safer, and more inclusive communities.</li>
<li>Join an organisation with a mission to empower independence through trauma-informed solutions and dynamic partnerships that keep people out of prison, out of hospital, and off the streets.</li>
</ul>
SIG actively encourages applications from individuals from a diverse range of backgrounds, particularly lived experience; Naturally, we approach any emerging issues with empathy and sensitivity.&nbsp;
About Social Interest Group (SIG)
SIG is a not-for-profit organisation providing thousands of people with good-quality support and care in residential, drop-in centres, community floating support settings, probation settings, and hospitals. We do so across London, Brighton, Bedfordshire, Luton, Kent and Liverpool. Our goal is to transform lives through empowering change.&nbsp; Want to know how we work? Watch our short Theory of Change video to see how we support people towards a brighter future:&nbsp;<a href="https://protect-eu.mimecast.com/s/X5JhCPQy4hBBz6UzwWlv?domain=youtu.be" target="_blank">Theory of Change</a> Further details can be found on our website here:&nbsp;<a href="https://protect-eu.mimecast.com/s/4ZkrCx1MXIp5EETvqakw?domain=socialinterestgroup.org.uk" target="_blank">Theory of Change - Social Interest Group - Social Interest Group</a>.&nbsp;
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Please note that this job advert may close early due to screening applications on an ongoing basis. We advise applying as soon as possible for your application to be taken into consideration at the early stages.
Please note that as part of our process, we complete an enhanced DBS check, some roles may require further vetting. We encourage applicants from all backgrounds. If you have any questions regarding this, please contact us on the details below.&nbsp;
For Recruitment related enquiries, or if you need support with making your application for example due to learning needs or a disability, please email&nbsp;<a href="mailto:recruitment@socialinterestgroup.org.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@socialinterestgroup.org.uk</a> or call our central office on <a href="tel:02036689270" target="_blank">020 3668 9270</a> to request a call back. Please note that this will take you through to our Central Administration team, who will then communicate your enquiry with us and we will arrange to call you back.&nbsp;
<blockquote>
Unfortunately, we are unable to provide sponsorship, please ensure you have full right to work in the UK prior to applying to our positions.&nbsp;
Additional information on our company policies including Gender Pay, Equality and Diversity, Company Benefits and our Candidate Privacy Policy can be found on our&nbsp;<a href="https://socialinterestgroup.org.uk/" target="_blank">website</a>.
</blockquote>
Domestic Abuse | Women services | Domestic Violence | Children Worker | Children specialist | Trauma Specialist | Womens Refuge | Female Services | Family Specialist | Trauma informed care

Children And Family Worker

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Role: Children’s Social Worker - Assessment &amp; InterventionDivision: Supporting Families DivisionSalary: Grade I-K - £44,430 - £55,710 (pay award pending) plus&nbsp;travel allowance of £1,280 per annumContract: PermanentLocation: LBTH Town Hall, 106 Whitechapel Road, London E1 1BJAbout UsWe believe that the best place for children is to be&nbsp;raised within their own families, immediate or wider,&nbsp;wherever it is safe and appropriate to do so.​ In Tower Hamlets we are committed to&nbsp;building&nbsp;relationships and strengthening families&nbsp;by working&nbsp;with&nbsp;people in a compassionate and understanding&nbsp;way.&nbsp;​We are&nbsp;ambitious&nbsp;for Tower Hamlets children and&nbsp;families and endeavour for every child and young&nbsp;person to be&nbsp;healthy, safe and successful.Tower Hamlets is a progressive, ambitious and diverse place to work. We place children and families at the heart of everything that we do and are relentless in our pursuit of positive outcomes for all.Our Better Together Practice Framework is based on the ideas and concepts which underpin Restorative Practice and draws from other strength-based approaches, such as Systemic and Trauma Informed PracticeOur C-Change approach: Connect, Curious, Community, Co-Produce, Collaborate, Check, &nbsp;sets out “6 Cs ” for our work with children, young people their parents and carers, and each other. About the RoleWe are recruiting experienced social workers for our front door service Assessment and Intervention and Family Support and Protection Teams.If you are passionate about building relationships with children and families at their first contact with Children’s Social Care, focused on working towards positive outcomes for children and have&nbsp;at least 1 year of post-qualifying experience in a statutory Children’s Social Care team, we would love you to apply.Assessment and Intervention&nbsp;-You will work as part of a fast-past team responding to child protection needs and undertaking child and family assessments. Under the guidance of your team manager, your team will be on duty every 4/5 weeks.You will support children and families through the assessment process, up to co-producing step-down, Child in Need and Child Protection plans. Previous experience of Section 47 investigations and child and family assessments are desirable. About You<ul>
<li>Have working knowledge of the framework within which social care operates, inclusive of legislation and national guidance and procedures specific to this post</li>
<li>Have knowledge of statutory work with children, including children in need, child protection, children looked after and court work. Knowledge of different types of interventions in family support</li>
<li>A nationally recognised or other social work England recognised social work qualification</li>
<li>Have at least 1 year of post-qualifying experience in a statutory Children’s Social Care setting</li>
</ul> Our BenefitsWe've been working hard to make Tower Hamlets a great place to practice social work.&nbsp;We will help you to develop excellent social work practice, leading to career advancement at your own pace. We are committed to developing excellent practitioners and making Tower Hamlets an employer of&nbsp;choice.&nbsp;We offer a competitive salary - £44,430 - £55,710 (pay award pending) plus travel allowance of £1,280 per annum.We offer brand new state-of-the-art offices in the heart of the east end with great transport connections. We have fantastic transport links – Tower Hamlets town hall is directly opposite Whitechapel Station, putting all of London within easy reach of the town hall.&nbsp;Our employees are put on the Local Government Pension Scheme. This is a career average salary scheme, so your pension benefits are guaranteed and do not depend on how investments perform. We pay into the fund on your behalf.&nbsp;We have a generous annual leave entitlement starting at&nbsp;29 working days, rising to 33 days with 5+ years' service, in addition to bank holidays and an additional 3 days at Christmas.&nbsp;&nbsp;We positively encourage flexible working and work life balance aimed at supporting individual employee requirements within the context of meeting service needs.&nbsp;&nbsp;We have a number of money-saving schemes, including a rent deposit scheme (which offers staff an interest free loan to help pay rent deposits) and season ticket loan scheme (interest-free loans to help staff when purchasing travel season tickets).&nbsp;You will also benefit from:<ul>
<li>A manageable and diverse caseload and good quality reflective supervision</li>
<li>
Coaching and support from our well-established Learning Academy, and the opportunity to practice within our bespoke practice model Better Together, which encompasses restorative, systemic and trauma informed practice principles Core, elective, flexible and specialist learning pathways, as well as clear development pathways for every stage of your social work career</li>
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Opportunities to develop your practice, with a clear framework for career development/leadership programme</li>
<li>Opportunities for agile/flexible working&nbsp;</li>
</ul> How to ApplyWe have simplified our application process, please complete a short application on our online application system and upload your CV. Closing date: This role is closing for applications on the 28th August 2025 (midnight)Test Stage: If successfully shortlisted, you will be invited to partake in stage 1 and 2 of the interview process (a group challenge and written exercise) on 5th September 2025.Interview: If successful in test stage 1 and 2, you will then be invited for a panel interview on the 15th September 2025.Please keep these dates free. For further information regarding the role, please contact:Assessment and Intervention&nbsp;- Habon Ibrahim-Osman at <a href="mailto:Habon.Ibrahim-Osman@towerhamlets.gov.uk" target="_blank">Habon.Ibrahim-Osman@towerhamlets.gov.uk</a> or&nbsp;Cindy Abbey at <a href="mailto:Cindy.Abbey@towerhamlets.gov.uk" target="_blank">Cindy.Abbey@towerhamlets.gov.uk</a> Additional DetailsTower Hamlets vision for our borough is that: people are aspirational, independent and have equal access to opportunities; we are a borough that our residents are proud of and love to live in; and we are a dynamic, outcomes-based council using digital innovation and partnership working to respond to the changing needs of our borough. We want people who aspire to our TOWER values: Together; Open; Willing; Excellent; Respect.Tower Hamlets has a zero-tolerance approach to, and works to eradicate, all forms of discrimination on the basis of&nbsp;race, sex, disability, age, religion or belief, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marital status, status as a civil partner, gender,&nbsp;gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy and maternity and looks to employ a diverse workforce representative of those groups.&nbsp;We recognise that people can also be disadvantaged by their social and economic circumstances, so we will work to eliminate discrimination and disadvantage caused by social class.&nbsp;We are a Disability Confident Employer, which means applicants who declare a disability and meet the essential criteria for the post are guaranteed an interview. Care experience has also been adopted by the Council as an additional protected characteristic.We welcome applicants interested in flexible working arrangements and also applicants who live in the borough.&nbsp;________________________________________________________________________________________________________&nbsp;This post is exempted under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and as such appointment to this post will be conditional upon the receipt of a satisfactory response to a check of police records via Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). The Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) helps employers make safer recruitment decisions and prevent unsuitable people from working with vulnerable groups, including children. It replaces the Criminal Records Bureau (CRB) and Independent Safeguarding Authority (ISA).Tower Hamlets Councils are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

London Borough of Tower Hamlets

Children's Social Worker - Assessment & Intervention

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Role: Children’s Social Worker - Family Support and ProtectionDivision: Supporting Families DivisionSalary: Grade I-K - £44,430 - £55,710 (pay award pending) plus&nbsp;travel allowance of £1,280 per annumContract: PermanentLocation: LBTH Town Hall, 106 Whitechapel Road, London E1 1BJAbout UsWe believe that the best place for children is to be&nbsp;raised within their own families, immediate or wider,&nbsp;wherever it is safe and appropriate to do so.​ In Tower Hamlets we are committed to&nbsp;building&nbsp;relationships and strengthening families&nbsp;by working&nbsp;with&nbsp;people in a compassionate and understanding&nbsp;way.&nbsp;​We are&nbsp;ambitious&nbsp;for Tower Hamlets children and&nbsp;families and endeavour for every child and young&nbsp;person to be&nbsp;healthy, safe and successful.Tower Hamlets is a progressive, ambitious and diverse place to work. We place children and families at the heart of everything that we do and are relentless in our pursuit of positive outcomes for all.Our Better Together Practice Framework is based on the ideas and concepts which underpin Restorative Practice and draws from other strength-based approaches, such as Systemic and Trauma Informed PracticeOur C-Change approach: Connect, Curious, Community, Co-Produce, Collaborate, Check, &nbsp;sets out “6 Cs ” for our work with children, young people their parents and carers, and each other. About the RoleWe are recruiting experienced social workers for our front door service in Family Support and Protection Teams.If you are passionate about building relationships with children and families at their first contact with Children’s Social Care, focused on working towards positive outcomes for children and have&nbsp;at least 1 year of post-qualifying experience in a statutory Children’s Social Care team, we would love you to apply.Family Support and Protection Service (FSP) consists of 10 social work teams. Family Support and Protection undertake child in need work, child protection work, alongside court work. This enables social workers to gain a good understanding of statutory work, but we also work closely with schools, health and voluntary organisations that formulates good partnership working with the ultimate aim of safeguarding and supporting children, young people and their families. About You<ul>
<li>Have working knowledge of the framework within which social care operates, inclusive of legislation and national guidance and procedures specific to this post</li>
<li>Have knowledge of statutory work with children, including children in need, child protection, children looked after and court work. Knowledge of different types of interventions in family support</li>
<li>A nationally recognised or other social work England recognised social work qualification</li>
<li>Have at least 1 year of post-qualifying experience in a statutory Children’s Social Care setting</li>
</ul> Our BenefitsWe've been working hard to make Tower Hamlets a great place to practice social work.&nbsp;We will help you to develop excellent social work practice, leading to career advancement at your own pace. We are committed to developing excellent practitioners and making Tower Hamlets an employer of&nbsp;choice.&nbsp;We offer a competitive salary - £44,430 - £55,710 (pay award pending) plus travel allowance of £1,280 per annum.We offer brand new state-of-the-art offices in the heart of the east end with great transport connections. We have fantastic transport links – Tower Hamlets town hall is directly opposite Whitechapel Station, putting all of London within easy reach of the town hall.&nbsp;Our employees are put on the Local Government Pension Scheme. This is a career average salary scheme, so your pension benefits are guaranteed and do not depend on how investments perform. We pay into the fund on your behalf.&nbsp;We have a generous annual leave entitlement starting at&nbsp;29 working days, rising to 33 days with 5+ years' service, in addition to bank holidays and an additional 3 days at Christmas.&nbsp;&nbsp;We positively encourage flexible working and work life balance aimed at supporting individual employee requirements within the context of meeting service needs.&nbsp;&nbsp;We have a number of money-saving schemes, including a rent deposit scheme (which offers staff an interest free loan to help pay rent deposits) and season ticket loan scheme (interest-free loans to help staff when purchasing travel season tickets).&nbsp;You will also benefit from:<ul>
<li>A manageable and diverse caseload and good quality reflective supervision</li>
<li>
Coaching and support from our well-established Learning Academy, and the opportunity to practice within our bespoke practice model Better Together, which encompasses restorative, systemic and trauma informed practice principles Core, elective, flexible and specialist learning pathways, as well as clear development pathways for every stage of your social work career</li>
<li>
Opportunities to develop your practice, with a clear framework for career development/leadership programme</li>
<li>Opportunities for agile/flexible working&nbsp;</li>
</ul> How to ApplyWe have simplified our application process, please complete a short application on our online application system and upload your CV. Closing date: This role is closing for applications on the 28th August 2025 (midnight)Test Stage: If successfully shortlisted, you will be invited to partake in stage 1 and 2 of the interview process (a group challenge and written exercise) on 5th September 2025.Interview: If successful in test stage 1 and 2, you will then be invited for a panel interview on the 15th September 2025.Please keep these dates free For further information regarding the role, please contact:Stuart Andrews at <a href="mailto:Stuart.Andrews@towerhamlets.gov.uk" target="_blank">Stuart.Andrews@towerhamlets.gov.uk</a> or&nbsp;Jaishree Bisht at <a href="mailto:Jaishree.Bisht@towerhamlets.gov.uk" target="_blank">Jaishree.Bisht@towerhamlets.gov.uk</a> Additional DetailsTower Hamlets vision for our borough is that: people are aspirational, independent and have equal access to opportunities; we are a borough that our residents are proud of and love to live in; and we are a dynamic, outcomes-based council using digital innovation and partnership working to respond to the changing needs of our borough. We want people who aspire to our TOWER values: Together; Open; Willing; Excellent; Respect.Tower Hamlets has a zero-tolerance approach to, and works to eradicate, all forms of discrimination on the basis of&nbsp;race, sex, disability, age, religion or belief, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marital status, status as a civil partner, gender,&nbsp;gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy and maternity and looks to employ a diverse workforce representative of those groups.&nbsp;We recognise that people can also be disadvantaged by their social and economic circumstances, so we will work to eliminate discrimination and disadvantage caused by social class.&nbsp;We are a Disability Confident Employer, which means applicants who declare a disability and meet the essential criteria for the post are guaranteed an interview. Care experience has also been adopted by the Council as an additional protected characteristic.We welcome applicants interested in flexible working arrangements and also applicants who live in the borough.&nbsp;________________________________________________________________________________________________________&nbsp;This post is exempted under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and as such appointment to this post will be conditional upon the receipt of a satisfactory response to a check of police records via Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). The Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) helps employers make safer recruitment decisions and prevent unsuitable people from working with vulnerable groups, including children. It replaces the Criminal Records Bureau (CRB) and Independent Safeguarding Authority (ISA).Tower Hamlets Councils are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Children’s Social Worker - Family Support and Protection

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Job Title:&nbsp;Senior Support Coach
Location:&nbsp;Redbridge (Around a 10 minute walk from Gants Hill station) Based in service with occasional travel to Central office (Please kindly note that unfortunately both locations do not have step free access)
Salary:&nbsp;£28,600
Shift Pattern:&nbsp;37.5 hours per week, Monday to Sunday on Rota between 08:00 - 21.30, 08:00 - 16:00, 13:30 - 21:30, including bank holiday working.
About the Role
We're looking for a Senior Support coach to join our team which focus on supporting residents with OPD (Offender Personality Disorder) and related cognitive or behavioural challenges, many of whom have experienced institutional care or social exclusion. You will play a key role in the day-to-day running of the service, acting as a mentor and lead for the team, providing advice and guidance, as well as providing specialist expertise to the team and residents.&nbsp;
You will further deliver one-to-one support with residents directly, developing personalised support plans, risk assessments, facilitating life skills sessions, and help individuals access services, resources, and opportunities within the community. Our support is tailored towards providing person centred support to empower our residents to achieve their personal goals and independent living. You will be instrumental in creating a safe, flexible, inclusive, and psychologically informed environment that promotes dignity, choice, and empowerment.
Key Responsibilities further Include:
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<li>Delivering effective 1:1 and group-based support for residents/participants in line with support plans</li>
<li>Providing specialist advice and guidance to the team and residents</li>
<li>Acting as the first point of contact in the absence of management</li>
<li>Supporting property management tasks including reporting repairs, monitoring health &amp; safety, and maintaining high accommodation standards</li>
<li>Supporting residents to access relevant networks, training, life skills, and community resources</li>
<li>Promoting resident participation in the design and running of service activities</li>
<li>Working flexibly to meet the needs of the service and taking part in continuous improvement initiatives</li>
<li>Deputising for management when required&nbsp;</li>
</ul>
About You
We're looking for someone who has knowledge and understanding of Offender Personality Disorder, able to share this with others and act as a mentor to resolving complex cases. You'll bring experience within a similar environment to the role, and have experience in supporting similar residents with areas of social care, supported housing, and community support. You will have a commitment to person-centred support and have an understanding of the importance of trauma-informed care, able to lead by example.
As a Senior Support Coach, you’ll be someone who thrives in a fast-paced and ever-changing environment. You’re able to manage competing priorities, respond calmly to crisis situations, and maintain professionalism under pressure. You’re not only a great listener and communicator but also you’re someone who builds trust, encourages growth, and helps people feel heard and empowered.
We’re looking for someone who is:
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<li>A natural leader, confident in guiding colleagues and supporting service delivery</li>
<li>Proactive and solution-focused, able to identify and respond to challenges</li>
<li>A confident communicator who can build strong, purposeful relationships</li>
<li>Organised and detail-oriented, with strong administrative and record-keeping skills</li>
<li>Knowledgeable of safeguarding practices, risk management, and resident engagement</li>
<li>Values-driven, and committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion</li>
<li>Comfortable working in fast-paced, evolving environments with a flexible approach</li>
</ul>
Please refer to the JDPS attached for more details on the vacancy and our requirements/key criteria.
What we offer
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<li>25 days (Full time equivalent) annual leave, increasing with the length of service</li>
<li>Employer Pension Contribution</li>
<li>Eligibility to register with Blue Light Discount Card</li>
<li>Discounted tickets for music events, shows, sports and more through Tickets for Good</li>
<li>Reflective Practice regular sessions with a therapist provided by an external provider to support Mental Health and Wellbeing at work</li>
<li>Training and Development, including access to courses, upskilling, and progression plans</li>
<li>Employee Assistance Programme, including counselling</li>
<li>Life Assurance Scheme</li>
<li>Cycle-to-work scheme</li>
<li>Annual Staff Awards</li>
<li>EDI Ambassador programme</li>
<li>Be part of an organisation which believes good care and support improves lives.</li>
<li>Join an organisation with a mission to empower people who are marginalised by building powerful partnerships and creative solutions that bridge gaps in provision and aid recovery, reablement and resettlement.</li>
</ul>
We value and celebrate the unique backgrounds, perspectives and experiences of all of our employees. We have a team of staff ambassadors who volunteer to actively support us in fortifying our organisational value of Inclusivity. They embrace this unique opportunity to deliver awareness, events, and developments to our organisation to support us in ensuring our value of Inclusivity is embedded throughout the organisation.&nbsp;
SIG actively encourages applications from individuals from a diverse range of backgrounds, particularly lived experience; Naturally, we approach any emerging issues with empathy and sensitivity.&nbsp;
About Social Interest Group (SIG)
SIG is a not-for-profit organisation providing thousands of people with good-quality support and care in residential, drop-in centres, community floating support settings, probation settings, and hospitals. We do so across London, Brighton, Bedfordshire, Luton, Kent and Liverpool. Our goal is to transform lives through empowering change.&nbsp; Want to know how we work? Watch our short Theory of Change video to see how we support people towards a brighter future:&nbsp;<a href="https://protect-eu.mimecast.com/s/X5JhCPQy4hBBz6UzwWlv?domain=youtu.be" target="_blank">Theory of Change</a>&nbsp;Further details can be found on our website here:&nbsp;<a href="https://protect-eu.mimecast.com/s/4ZkrCx1MXIp5EETvqakw?domain=socialinterestgroup.org.uk" target="_blank">Theory of Change - Social Interest Group - Social Interest Group</a>.&nbsp;
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Please note that this job advert may close early due to screening applications on an ongoing basis. We advise applying as soon as possible for your application to be taken into consideration at the early stages.
Please note that as part of our process, we complete an enhanced DBS check, some roles may require further vetting. We encourage applicants from all backgrounds. If you have any questions regarding this, please contact us on the details below.&nbsp;
For Recruitment related enquiries, or if you need support with making your application for example due to learning needs or a disability, please email&nbsp;<a href="mailto:recruitment@socialinterestgroup.org.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@socialinterestgroup.org.uk</a>&nbsp;or call our central office on&nbsp;<a href="tel:02036689270" target="_blank">020 3668 9270</a>&nbsp;to request a call back. Please note that this will take you through to our Central Administration team, who will then communicate your enquiry with us and we will arrange to call you back.&nbsp;
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Unfortunately, we are unable to provide sponsorship, please ensure you have full right to work in the UK prior to applying to our positions.&nbsp;
Additional information on our company policies including Gender Pay, Equality and Diversity, Company Benefits and our Candidate Privacy Policy can be found on our&nbsp;<a href="https://socialinterestgroup.org.uk/" target="_blank">website</a>.
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Senior Support Coach

<h4>The Role</h4>Step into a Senior Role that Makes a Lasting ImpactAre you an experienced social worker ready to take the next step in your career? Do you want to play a key role in shaping high-quality, person-centred care for adults in Southwark?This could be your perfect next move.We’re looking for Deputy Team Managers – also known as a Senior Social Workers – to join our Adult Social Work Services. This role offers the best of both worlds: the opportunity to hold a meaningful, senior position while remaining close to frontline practice and the people we support.You’ll be a vital part of a dynamic, multi-disciplinary team, working alongside skilled colleagues to support adults with physical disabilities, older people, adults with dementia, and carers. You’ll bring your expertise and leadership in practice to complex cases, support less experienced team members, and contribute to a collaborative, supportive culture.Why Join Southwark?We understand that more and more professionals are valuing the long-term benefits of permanent roles—like career stability, funded development and the chance to build lasting relationships with the people they support.At Southwark, we offer:<ul><li>a stable, secure role with clear pathways for progression</li><li>generous benefits, including annual leave and pension</li><li>funded training and CPD, including leadership programmes</li><li>flexible and hybrid working, plus the tools you need to thrive</li><li>strong professional support, including from our Principal Social Worker and OT</li></ul>Who We're Looking ForYou’ll be an experienced and confident social worker who is:<ul><li>a qualified and registered Social Worker.</li><li>experienced, with post-qualification training or equivalent expertise in a relevant field.</li><li>knowledgeable about current and emerging adult social care legislation</li><li>skilled in managing complex cases and safeguarding work</li><li>a strong communicator who supports colleagues and promotes best practice</li><li>committed to high standards of care and person-centred support</li><li>ready to step into a senior position within a supportive team</li></ul>Whether you're seeking greater responsibility or looking to deepen your impact without moving fully into management, this role provides the opportunity to grow while staying rooted in practice.To apply, please indicate which team you’re interested in joining. Learn more about our teams and what they do <a href="https://www.southwarkadultsocialcarejobs.co.uk/services/" target="_blank">here</a>. This post requires an Enhanced DBS check.Benefits and more information:In your role, we want you to feel supported, challenged and rewarded. You will benefit from our family-friendly policies including flexible working, home working, and a local government pension scheme, plus many other staff benefits. You will join a motivated, driven and supportive team that strives for excellence and values its members. You will also be part of a successful and high-achieving development team that is making a real difference to the lives of residents in the borough. For more information about the wide variety of benefits you can take advantage of please visit our <a href="https://jobs.southwark.gov.uk/why-us/" target="_blank">Staff Benefits</a> page.Guaranteed Interview Scheme:As part of our commitment to inclusion, we offer guaranteed interviews for specific groups of people. To qualify, you'll need to meet the minimum requirements for the role, and identify with one of the below criteria:<ul><li>Members of the Armed Forces and veterans</li><li>Are currently in care, or have previously been in care</li><li>If you consider yourself to be disabled or if you have a long-term health condition</li></ul>We are an organisation who is passionate about our people and understands that richness of diversity is a requirement to provide the best possible services to our communities. This is demonstrated through our council-wide ambitious commitment to tackle racial inequality in our communities and workforce through our <a href="https://www.southwark.gov.uk/engagement-and-consultations/southwark-stands-together" target="_blank">Southwark Stands Together programme</a>. We particularly welcome applications from members of the Black, Asian and ethnic minority communities to increase representation at senior management level in the Council.





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Southwark Council

Deputy Team Manager - Adults

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Role: Team Manager – Family Support and Protection Salary: Grade L - £56,733 - £59,772 (pay award pending) plus retention allowance of £4,971 per annum and travel allowance of £1,280 per annumContract: PermanentLocation: LBTH Town Hall, 106 Whitechapel Road, London E1 1BJAbout UsWe believe that the best place for children is to be&nbsp;raised within their own families, immediate or wider,&nbsp;wherever it is safe and appropriate to do so.​In Tower Hamlets we are committed to&nbsp;building&nbsp;relationships and strengthening families&nbsp;by working&nbsp;with&nbsp;people in a compassionate and understanding&nbsp;way.&nbsp;​We are&nbsp;ambitious&nbsp;for Tower Hamlets children and&nbsp;families and endeavour for every child and young&nbsp;person to be&nbsp;healthy, safe and successful.Tower Hamlets is a progressive, ambitious and diverse place to work. We place children and families at the heart of everything that we do and are relentless in our pursuit of positive outcomes for all.Our Better Together Practice Framework is based on the ideas and concepts which underpin Restorative Practice and draws from other strength-based approaches, such as Systemic and Trauma Informed PracticeOur C-Change approach: Connect, Curious, Community, Co-Produce, Collaborate, Check, sets out “6 Cs ” for our work with children, young people their parents and carers, and each other.Team Managers are integral to our offer. They empower, provide high support and challenge along with motivating our social workers so we can collectively achieve best outcomes for children, young people and their families in Borough. The RoleWe are recruiting Team Managers in the Family Support and Protection teams in the Supporting Families Division. We provide the longer term service for children in need and those in need of protection.We have 10 Family support and protection social work teams, and as the Team Manager for one of the teams you will be responsible for leading Social Workers and Advanced Practitioners in your teams in their intervention with Child in Need, Child Protection or Children in Care family’s. You will ensure that the team is supported and all interventions being undertaken are planned, purposeful and focussed. Fundamentally making sure that risk is managed well and intervention is in the child’s best interests.<ul>
<li>You will manage and support workers who work with our most vulnerable children, young people and families. Your expertise will support families; help keep children safe and enable them both to thrive.</li>
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You will oversee and manage the team with a clear emphasis on purpose, outcomes, and adherence to the no-delay principle.</li>
<li>Ensure the team meets desired outcomes, maintaining attention to children and families, and continually identifying the needs of the client group.</li>
<li>Achieve&nbsp;positive&nbsp;outcomes&nbsp;for&nbsp;children&nbsp;within&nbsp;the&nbsp;social&nbsp;care&nbsp;system,&nbsp;ensuring&nbsp;that&nbsp;children&nbsp;are&nbsp;safeguarded&nbsp;through&nbsp;effective decision&nbsp;making and&nbsp;practice</li>
<li>Ensure&nbsp;social&nbsp;work&nbsp;intervention&nbsp;in&nbsp;the&nbsp;lives&nbsp;of&nbsp;children&nbsp;and&nbsp;families&nbsp;is&nbsp;of&nbsp;a&nbsp;consistently&nbsp;high&nbsp;standard and&nbsp;meets&nbsp;the&nbsp;needs&nbsp;of&nbsp;Tower&nbsp;Hamlets&nbsp;diverse&nbsp;communities.</li>
<li>You will work to&nbsp;ensure&nbsp;equality&nbsp;of&nbsp;access&nbsp;to&nbsp;social&nbsp;work&nbsp;services</li>
</ul>See attached JD for full details About the Role<ul>
<li>Provide leadership and management of the Team ensuring there is a clear focus on purpose and outcomes</li>
<li>Ensure the Team(s) achieve the required outcomes, including a strong focus on children and families, to include the ongoing identification of the needs of the client group.</li>
<li>Achieve positive outcomes for children within the social care system, ensuring that children are safeguarded through effective decision making and practice</li>
<li>Ensure social work intervention in the lives of children and families is of a consistently high standard and meets the needs of Tower Hamlets diverse communities.</li>
<li>Contribute to the development of the service and assist team manager colleagues when need arises.</li>
</ul>&nbsp;About You<ul>
<li>Have a good knowledge of legal frameworks and understanding of child protection practices, including public law outline requirements as well childcare proceedings.</li>
<li>Provide direct line management and supervision to practitioners including ASYEs who work with children and young people under statutory obligations</li>
<li>Manage and lead staff to achieve high performance and effective operational delivery, including developing and improving staff capability</li>
<li>Be responsible for and report upon the teams’ budgetary position, ensuring effective use of resources</li>
<li>Establish and maintain positive relationships with key partner agencies in order to develop and support children and families who are in need</li>
<li>Support children to achieve permanency when children become looked</li>
<li>Commitment to your own personal development and professional growth</li>
<li>Support the team and the organisation through change.</li>
</ul>&nbsp;Requirements<ul>
<li>Working knowledge of the legislative framework within which Social Care operates, inclusive of regulation, national guidance and procedures specific to this post.</li>
<li>Thorough understanding of quality assurance an ability to integrate this understanding into practice</li>
<li>A nationally recognised or other Social Work England recognised social work qualification</li>
<li>Social work experience and experience of supervising/mentoring others</li>
<li>Proven experience in long term child protection work with a strong understanding of the importance of timeliness and maintaining child focused approach</li>
<li>Demonstrated experience and expertise in working within Child Protection teams.</li>
<li>A commitment to working transparently; in partnership with children, young people, families, and partner agencies</li>
</ul>&nbsp;See attached JD for full details&nbsp;Our OfferWe've been working hard to make Tower Hamlets a great place to practice social work.&nbsp;We are committed to developing excellent managers and practitioners and making Tower Hamlets an employer of&nbsp;choice.&nbsp;&nbsp;If you choose to work with us, you will benefit from:<ul>
<li>&nbsp;A competitive salary - £56,733- £59,772 (pay award pending) plus retention allowance of £4,971 per annum and travel allowance of £1,280 per annum</li>
<li>Up to 31 days annual leave rising to 32 days with 5 years continual service and 8 bank holidays</li>
<li>Zone 2-3 travel card, season ticket loan</li>
<li>Opportunities to develop your practice, with a clear framework for career development/leadership programme</li>
<li>Good quality, regular, reflective supervision</li>
<li>Manageable caseloads for your team</li>
<li>Enhanced sick pay scheme, maternity/adoption leave pay and maternity support leave</li>
<li>Opportunities for agile/flexible working&nbsp;</li>
<li>Cycle to work scheme/Rent deposit scheme/Access to free eye tests</li>
<li>Discounted gym/Costco membership &amp; You at Work discounts&nbsp;and many others</li>
</ul>We have fantastic transport links –Tower Hamlets Town Hall is directly opposite Whitechapel Station, which is a minute away. Whitechapel is an interchange station which serves Hammersmith &amp; City, District, Overground, with quick access to central line DLR and Jubilee lines. We also have the Crossrail Elizabeth line with links to Canary Wharf, Shenfield/Abbey Wood/Heathrow and Stratford, which is the best-connected hub in London.How to Apply:Please complete our online application form.Closing date:&nbsp;26th August 2025 (midnight)Shortlisting: 27th August 2025Interviews: 3rd September 2025Please hold these dates. If you would like any further&nbsp;information about the role, please contact Jaishree Bisht at <a href="mailto:jaishree.bisht@towerhamlets.gov.uk" target="_blank">jaishree.bisht@towerhamlets.gov.uk</a> or Priti Soni at&nbsp;<a href="mailto:priti.soni@towerhamlets.gov.uk" target="_blank">priti.soni@towerhamlets.gov.uk</a>Additional DetailsTower Hamlets vision for our borough is that: people are aspirational, independent and have equal access to opportunities; we are a borough that our residents are proud of and love to live in; and we are a dynamic, outcomes-based council using digital innovation and partnership working to respond to the changing needs of our borough. We want people who aspire to our TOWER values: Together; Open; Willing; Excellent; Respect.Tower Hamlets has a zero-tolerance approach to, and works to eradicate, all forms of discrimination on the basis of&nbsp;race, sex, disability, age, religion or belief, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marital status, status as a civil partner, gender,&nbsp;gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy and maternity and looks to employ a diverse workforce representative of those groups.&nbsp;We recognise that people can also be disadvantaged by their social and economic circumstances, so we will work to eliminate discrimination and disadvantage caused by social class.&nbsp;We are a Disability Confident Employer, which means applicants who declare a disability and meet the essential criteria for the post are guaranteed an interview. Care experience has also been adopted by the Council as an additional protected characteristic.We welcome applicants interested in flexible working arrangements and also applicants who live in the borough.&nbsp;________________________________________________________________________________________________________&nbsp;This post is exempted under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and as such appointment to this post will be conditional upon the receipt of a satisfactory response to a check of police records via Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). The Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) helps employers make safer recruitment decisions and prevent unsuitable people from working with vulnerable groups, including children. It replaces the Criminal Records Bureau (CRB) and Independent Safeguarding Authority (ISA).<h2>Tower Hamlets Councils are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.</h2>

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