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About the BoroughThis special place in South West London between the capital and the country has been a Royal borough longer than anywhere else - it is where the first kings of England were crowned.Today it is a vibrant and diverse borough, with a long history and strong cultural and community heritage. Kingston's riverside location, fantastic retail offer, historic market place and church, parks and gardens all make Kingston town centre the vibrant space it is, and each of our district town centres (Surbiton, New Malden, Tolworth and Chessington) have something unique to offer.Situated in Zone 6, Kingston is among the best-connected town centres in London – with direct train links from Kingston and Surbiton stations to Clapham Junction and London Waterloo, as well as Wimbledon for an interchange with the London Underground and Tramlink.Kingston’s people are innovative and entrepreneurial, and have a strong sense of community pride. The borough has been home to great industry and creativity for many years, reflected in assets such as the Rose Theatre, the International Youth Arts Festival and Kingston University, which boasts more new graduate business start-ups than any other.We have seen tremendous generosity and compassion within our communities, particularly in response to COVID-19, which is a demonstration of Kingston’s key strength. The council offers a strong level of support to vulnerable groups and those who need additional support, which has also increased significantly as a result of the pandemic. Like most places, the average age of our population is rising as more people are living longer, so we are working closely with residents to help them maintain their independence and further improve the cost effectiveness of our service to meet the ongoing rise in demand.Kingston is home to people from diverse and interesting cultures and backgrounds, which helps to create the rich sense of community shared across the borough. In particular, Kingston has a large Sri Lankan Tamil community and is home to more people from Korea than any other part of the UK.About the Service and TeamSurbiton&nbsp;and&nbsp;Chessington&nbsp;Hub&nbsp;is responsible for supporting vulnerable residents who need support under Care Act 2014&nbsp;It is a highly performing team comprising qualified and unqualified members, senior practitioners and a Team Manager. Each team member embraces the STAR Values, being Supportive, Transparent, Appreciative and Respectful&nbsp;in&nbsp;their daily practice.&nbsp;About the Role and Our Ideal CandidatePromote the wellbeing of Kingston residents and support team in achieving high level of performance and support vulnerable residents in adherence with relevant legislative framework<ul><li>Work alongside team manager and other senior practitioners to maintain good performance within the team and allocate cases</li><li>Budget responsibilities and approval of care plans, Care Act Assessments, care reviews and Mental capacity assessment and Best Interest Meeting&nbsp;</li><li>Carry out regular supervision with qualified/unqualified staff and support staff&nbsp;</li><li>Maintaining motivation and aiding staff retention</li><li>To be fully responsible for managing a caseload including people with complex needs in adherence with Care Act and Mental Capacity Act&nbsp;</li></ul>About You&nbsp;Essential requirements&nbsp;<ul><li>Registered with Social Work England</li><li>Sound knowledge and relevant work experience on the Care Act 2014, the Mental Capacity Act 2005 and other relevant legislation.</li><li>Demonstrable understanding of the principles and application of excellent adult social care</li><li>Managing competing demands and complex caseload and support team leader and other senior practitioners in running the team</li><li>Demonstrable experience of creating effective working relationships with internal and external customers</li><li>Strong literacy, numeracy, interpersonal and IT skills</li></ul>Ideally the candidate would have experience of supervising staff members and budget responsibility&nbsp;&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.In addition we offer a modern and flexible working environment for our staff supported by our IT infrastructure, Google Chromebooks and Google Apps, which have acted as a key enabler for collaborative and streamlined working. We operate hybrid working, a flexible working model which allows staff to work from a variety of locations and staff are not required to work within the office 5 days a week. It enables staff to achieve a work life balance whilst still meeting the needs of the organisation.Employees have access to a wide range of benefits, some of which include:<ul><li>Generous annual leave entitlement plus bank holidays (pro-rata if part-time working hours apply)</li><li>Three volunteering days per year in Kingston</li><li>Flexible and agile working arrangements</li><li>Comprehensive learning and development programme</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>Free eye tests and contribution towards glasses</li><li>Confidential wellbeing and counselling support</li><li>Subsidised gym membership</li></ul>Application ProcessPlease apply online outlining what skills, abilities and experience you can bring which makes you an ideal candidate for this role. Please ensure you refer to the requirements outlined in the job profile when completing your application. 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. Therefore, it is strongly advised that you complete and submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.&nbsp;We are committed to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) so all personal information that can identify job applicants e.g. name, title etc is completely anonymised during the shortlisting process. Our hiring managers review applications based on the knowledge, skills and experience demonstrated in your application, and how well these match the job profile. Our HR Shared Service with Sutton Council was recently recognised nationally for having the ‘Best Inclusion and Diversity Programme’ at the PPMA Excellence in People Management Awards 2023, something that we’re incredibly proud of.Hiring managers are encouraged to ensure that their interview panel is diverse, and representative of a range of protected characteristics, to help remove unconscious bias and ensure candidates are treated fairly during the selection process. Some characteristics may not be obvious, but our panels are diverse wherever possible. We have a number of measures in place to inform and support our approach, including mandatory EDI and unconscious bias training for all staff, safer recruitment training for diverse panel members, engaging with our staff networks and encouraging allyship. 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. Our aim is to create a workforce which reflects the community we serve, and staff feel a sense of belonging. We celebrate and respect differences and appreciate the value of having a diverse workforce. We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, particularly Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic, and disabled candidates, as these groups are currently under-represented in our workforce.As a Disability Confident employer, we are committed to thinking differently about disability and taking action to improve how we recruit, retain and develop disabled people. We guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum essential criteria for a role.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 an accredited London Living Wage Employer and this means that everyone working at the Royal Borough of Kingston, regardless of whether they are permanent employees or third-party contractors and suppliers receive the London Living Wage. The real Living Wage is higher than the government’s minimum, or National Living Wage, and is an independently calculated hourly rate of pay that is based on the actual cost of living.The UK has introduced a new points-based immigration system affecting EU and Non-EU workers and sponsorship requirements. We advise checking the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.gov.uk/guidance/new-immigration-system-what-you-need-to-know" target="_blank">GOV.UK website</a>&nbsp;for right to work guidance.





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Senior Social Worker

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p&gt;As a Social Worker in our team, you will work to ensure the children and families we work with maximise their potential and achieve the best possible outcomes available to them. You will do this through: •	The provision of timely, high-quality assessments which generate clear plans that enable services and intervention to be targeted effectively. •	Ensuring that children and families who experience our service receive a quality service that is responsive to the wishes and feelings of children. •	Promoting participation of service users, and respecting difference. •	Ensuring planning results in timely, permanent care arrangements that allow children and young people to reach their absolute potential. If this reflects who you are, how you work, or how you would like to work, then this could be the role that meets and exceeds your expectations of social work. Skills: We seek talented and curious people who want to develop their professional career as a qualified social worker to champion best practice. As a service we take pride in our work by valuing others, focusing on what's important so that we make a real and positive difference, and you will contribute to this. You will: 1.	Have a Diploma or Degree in social work and be registered with Social Work England, and you will also have completed your ASYE. 2.	Have a good working knowledge of theory and legislation including the Children Act 89/04 amongst others and be prepared to understand the legislation and guidance which relates to this specialist post. 3.	Demonstrate understanding of the issues which relate to children and their families. 4.	Be an excellent communicator who is equally comfortable speaking with children and other professionals from external partners and agencies. 5.	Have excellent analytical skills to aid you in your assessment of children's needs. 6.	Be someone who enjoys a busy atmosphere who can cope with competing demands and be resilient enough to manage the stresses (with support) that come from this. 7.	Have the motivation and integrity to achieve outstanding outcomes for children. 8.	Understand anti-oppressive practice and the legislative framework around this and be restorative in your thinking. 9.	Be people-focused, centring the child and parent, empowering them to make informed choices and respecting their needs and wishes in equal measure. 10.	Value diversity and being inclusive, and work with people in a way that respects and acknowledges difference. 11.	Be a collaborative person who wants to be part of a mutually supportive team. 12.	Be computer literate, and comfortable using MS word, Outlook and databases. 13.	Have skills in diplomacy and tact, able to empathise with and be respectful of service users. 14.	Be able to consolidate learning in working practice. 15.	Practice expertly in complex situations, managing higher levels of risk, balancing support, and challenge (Experienced Social Worker) 16.	Have substantial post-qualifying, relevant experience (Experienced Social Worker). 17.	Take responsibility for the continuing professional development of self and others (Experienced Social Worker) 18.	Commit to having a student and undertaking training to support this (Experienced Social Worker).

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<h2>Job introduction</h2>You can also see our full list of employee benefits on our careers site here:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.westnorthants.gov.uk/jobs-and-careers/why-you-should-work-us" target="_blank">Why you should work for us | West Northamptonshire Council</a><h2>About the role</h2>Are you looking for a new challenge?Can you make a difference for children and young people with Special Educational Needs and Disability?The Education Health and Care Team are looking for new Case Workers for children, young people and their families, working closely with relevant professionals through statutory SEND processes.The Case Worker role focuses on person centred planning, co-production and outcomes to generate outstanding and effective Education Health and Care Plans to support children and young people with their education and preparing for adulthood.This is a diverse and engaging role with Case Workers carrying significant responsibility for progressing individual cases in discussion with education colleagues and other agencies. This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore subject to an enhanced DBS certificate. It is also a regulated activity and will be subject to a Children and Adults Barred List check. West Northamptonshire Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.<h2>Additional information</h2>Successful applicants will have experience of working with families, children and young people in a professional capacity and will need to evidence that they have worked as an effective team member, and have the skills to empathise, mediate and support families with complex processes, including giving difficult messages. You will need to be able to interpret professional advice and complete the written documentation to a high standard.If you are interested in this exciting opportunity and want to make a real difference to young people and families, we look forward to receiving your application.If you would like to discuss this position, please email <a href="mailto:Kimberley.Moorman@westnorthants.gov.uk;" target="_blank">Kimberley.Moorman@westnorthants.gov.uk;</a> or&nbsp;<a href="mailto:Adam.Etchells@westnorthants.gov.uk" target="_blank">Adam.Etchells@westnorthants.gov.uk</a>&nbsp;<h2>Company information</h2>At West Northants Council, it’s about our people. People who thrive with ambition, bubble with new ideas, demand better ways of working, caring about every detail, and who never shy away from a challenge. Our culture is a gateway for new experiences. A place to forge new opportunities. To empower you in your career and unite you with like-minded people.Our vision is ‘to make West Northants a great place to live, work, visit and thrive’. We truly stand by this and work hard every day to make this a reality. Our corporate values, THRIVE, stand for: Trust, High Performance, Respect, Innovate and Empower, they underpin everything we do and how we deliver services.&nbsp;Hear more from our Chief Executive, Anna Earnshaw, about what it's like to work at West Northants Council&nbsp;<a href="https://youtu.be/lV0EfeUF4aU&nbsp;&amp;nbsp" target="_blank">https://youtu.be/lV0EfeUF4aU&nbsp;&amp;nbsp</a>;We are committed to ensuring diversity, equality, equity, and inclusion is woven into the fabric of WNC and everything we do, to enable all colleagues to develop and maximize their full potential.  We are a disability confident employer, a member of the Armed Forces Covenant, and a Care Leaver Covenant partnerThe following film was created by us to communicate our intentions - watch WNC colleagues explain <a href="https://youtu.be/16hhIWCZ7xM" target="_blank">what DEI means to us</a>.If you need additional support or reasonable adjustments during the application process, including needing the job description in another format or language, please email <a href="mailto:careers@westnorthants.gov.uk" target="_blank">careers@westnorthants.gov.uk</a> for support.West Northants Council, where careers thrive.

EHC Caseworker

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 We are St Helens Borough Council
Located in the heart of the Northwest close to Liverpool, Manchester and Lancashire, St Helens is a modernising Council which is passionate and ambitious for the Adults and families we support, our communities and our workforce. As part of our transformation journey, we continue to build on our progress and put people firmly at the centre of our care. We can only do this because of our highly valued, skilled, and supported workforce.
Making a Difference as Social Worker in Adults Services
Our Social Workers are pivotal to our teams. When you join us in Adult Services you will undertake needs led assessments and provide specialist support to adults and their carers, service users, and colleagues.
It is essential that you have a knowledge and understanding of relevant legislation and guidance, risk factors and difficulties relevant to client groups, understanding of rehabilitation processes, particularly in relation to older people, knowledge of user and carer issues and a thorough understanding of the care management process.
To apply you will also have experience of developing care packages, working with those 18 plus, older/disabled people and working in a muliti-agency setting.
CQSW, DipSW or CSS or BA Hons in Social Work is essential and willingness to undertake all essential training.
This is an exciting opportunity for you to utilise existing skills and develop new ones. You will receive continuous support, development, and career progression opportunities on your journey with us. The posts will require you to regularly attend the St Helens office and travel around the St Helens and surrounding areas.
This post is subject to Enhanced DBS Disclosure.
Please note we reserve the right to close the advert early should we receive a sufficient number of applications and encourage you to apply early, to avoid disappointment.
Interested to Find Out More? You can review our full job description details, and person specification information here.
Thank you for your interest in working for us.
Contact Cares is a large and busy multi-disciplinary team and is the single point of access for health and social care referrals. As the team continues to develop, we are looking to recruit a motivated Assessment and review worker to join our assessment and discharge team within the service. The team consists of both qualified and unqualified Social Care, Nursing and Therapy staff. We offer planned and urgent assessments and provide a 2-hour response under Urgent Community Response Criteria as well as supporting hospital and intermediate care discharges.
The Contact Cares team also provide initial contact, care planning, onward referrals, and signposting services for a wide range of adult clients across health and social care. With a focus that stretches from prevention and early intervention, to reducing hospital admissions and readmissions the work is varied and interesting. 
This post is based within the hospital Discharge team at Nightingale House, working closely with health and social care professionals to facilitate safe and timely discharges from hospital and avoid admissions with a focus on home first.
 


Equality &amp; Diversity
St Helens Council respects and values the individuality that every employee brings. We encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds, who share our values, our commitment to inclusion, and who will help us on our journey to transform our organisation. Further information about Equality &amp; Diversity at St Helens Council can be found here <a href="https://www.sthelens.gov.uk/equality" target="_blank">https://www.sthelens.gov.uk/equality</a>
St Helens Council is a Disability Confident Leader. Disability Confident Leaders lead the way in helping to take action that changes attitudes, behaviours, and cultures for the better.
St Helens Council is a Disability Confident Leader. This means that the Council guarantees an interview to disabled applicants who demonstrate that they meet the essential criteria for the job, as detailed on the Person Specification, and will, for qualifying disabled candidates, make reasonable adjustments within the interview/selection process. NOLAN Principles of Conduct in Public Life. All Council employees are required to abide by the ethical standards embodied by the 7 Nolan Principles: Selflessness, Integrity, Objectivity, Accountability, Openness, Honesty, and Leadership.

Social Worker

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Please upload your CV along with a supporting statement as one document in PDF or Word format. Your CV and supporting statement should be tailored to reflect the competencies within the person specification and should be a maximum of 1-2 pages.
Please note if a CV and supporting statement does not reflect the person specification it is unlikely to be shortlisted. To upload your CV you will need to click on the link below and create an account with Jobs Go Public if you have not already done so.
You will also be required to input your name and email address and will be invited to complete an equal opportunities questionnaire.
Knowsley Council is an award-winning Local Authority, named Local Authority of the Year in the Municipal Journal Awards 2024.
We are an Accredited employer under the <a href="https://www.liverpoolcityregion-ca.gov.uk/fair-employment-charter" target="_blank">Liverpool City Region Fair Employment Charter</a>, demonstrating that we are committed to the principle of fair employment and we are dedicated to providing a healthy, fair, inclusive and just workplace.
Come join us and be part of our success.
We are looking for a dedicated and experienced domestic abuse practitioner to work within our Multi-Agency Safeguarding Hub.
MASH (Multi Agency Safeguarding Hub) acts as a single front door for all Children and Adults safeguarding concerns in Knowsley.&nbsp; The MASH is made up of professionals from the police, education, health, probation, and other services to provide a multi-agency approach when dealing with issues of safeguarding. We work to ensure that information across all our partner agencies is shared and acted upon quickly, with referrals reaching the right specialist services, early help or universal services when needed.
Working alongside the Safer Communities Domestic Abuse Service, you will ensure a joined-up approach and promote early identification of domestic abuse and safe and&nbsp;appropriate responses.&nbsp; As one of two specialist domestic abuse practitioners situated in MASH, you will work as part of the multi-agency team to strengthen our response and promote better outcomes for victim-survivors (adults and children) experiencing domestic abuse whilst supporting the ongoing work of the Safer Communities Service.
This role will involve constant collaboration with various agencies, including police, social services, and healthcare providers, to share information and coordinate support and so experience of multi-agency working and exemplary relationship building is imperative as we continue to develop the role and ensure that victim voice is heard as safeguarding decisions are being made.
If you feel you can use your experience to make a real difference, we would love to hear from you!
At Knowsley Council we will consider requests for flexible working.&nbsp; For most roles, the following types of flexibility are usually possible: flexible hours, working from home, compressed hours, part-time.
We promote applications from all sections of the community, regardless of background, belief, or identity, recognising the value that diversity brings to our organisation. We particularly welcome applications from individuals from Black and Minority Ethnic backgrounds and candidates with disabilities as we acknowledge their underrepresentation in our workforce.
See the benefits of working for Knowsley MBC <a href="https://www.knowsley.gov.uk/yes" target="_blank">https://www.knowsley.gov.uk/yes</a>.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy earlier than the specified date should we receive sufficient applicants.
At Knowsley we value our applicants and want them to feel well-informed and welcomed. If you have any questions about this specific job role or what it is like to work at Knowsley, please contact:&nbsp;
Laura Devine
<a href="mailto:Laura.Devine@knowsley.gov.uk" target="_blank">Laura.Devine@knowsley.gov.uk</a>
Telephone: 07385420436
Debbie Trill
<a href="mailto:Debbie.Trill@knowsley.gov.uk" target="_blank">Debbie.Trill@knowsley.gov.uk</a>
Interview date: 6th August 2025
Please upload your CV along with a supporting statement as one document in PDF or Word format. Your CV and supporting statement should be tailored to reflect the competencies within the person specification and should be a maximum of 1-2 pages.
Please note if a CV and supporting statement does not reflect the person specification it is unlikely to be shortlisted.

Knowsley Council

Safer Communities MASH Advocate

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Please apply online via the link provided.
Job Title: Family Support Worker
Requisition Reference: &nbsp;SCHA0842
Closing date: Wednesday 06 August 2025
Recruiting Manager: Alex Humphries
Recruitment Admin Tina Robins
Salary: Level 6:- £31,067 - £33,366 per annum, pro rata
Hours: &nbsp;25.5 Per week
Basis: Part time
Location: Various
Package: Permanent &nbsp; 25 days annual leave pro rata, increasing to 30 days annual leave pro rata after 5 years' service. - Flexible Worker
About Us
North Somerset Council is committed to providing high-quality services to our community. We are committed to creating a fair, green, and more inclusive environment for all our residents. Join us and contribute to making a positive impact on our community.
The Role
We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Family Support Worker to join our Consult Team. The Consult Team are responsible for supporting the well being and stability for our Children in Care, through therapeutic interventions provided to children and their care givers.&nbsp;
As a Family Support Worker you will work intensively with a small number of families, using evidence-based methods of intervention to support positive change for children, young people and their families.
You will form purposeful relationships with families, working in a strengths-based way, using Signs of Safety to support families to keep their children safe, develop their parenting skills and improve school attendance. You will also support families to access appropriate specialist support, such as drug and alcohol services, or mental health services etc as necessary. You will work as part of a team providing specialist interventions and also provide advocacy for the family as required.
Key Responsibilities:
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<li>You will use evidence-based methods of intervention working with young people and their carers or families. Success will be measured by positive outcomes for young people such as improved relationships between young people and their carers or family, safeguarding young people, engaging young people in learning, attendance, and generally improving behaviour, health and wellbeing for young people, and by raising participation in employment, education and training post 16.</li>
<li>Help deliver evidence-based parenting programmes and groups for children, as required.</li>
<li>Work as outlined in the plan for the child, young person or family (Children in Care). Agree with families and other agencies the aims and the purpose of your involvement, setting out, clear outcomes and improvements expected from the intervention.</li>
<li>Complete accurate and up-to-date records in line with our recording policy.</li>
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This position is exempt under the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions) Order 1975 and is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check.
Valid driving licence and own transport, or be able to provide alternative, suitable method of travel is an essential condition for this role.This position will be based in Weston-Super-Mare at Town Hall.
Work Style
At North Somerset Council, we offer a hybrid working environment based on four distinct work styles. Depending on the role and personal circumstances, you will fall into one of these categories. However, please note that during the induction period, it may be necessary to spend more time in the office to support your learning and development. We are flexible and open to discussions about your preferred working style, and if you wish to be in the office more frequently, this can be negotiated.
This role falls into the category of Flexible Worker which means you can expect to work in the following way:
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<li>2-3 days in the office</li>
<li>Works both from home and the office, depending on the task at hand.</li>
<li>Training is provided to help balance work-life and manage time effectively, with an emphasis on communication for team touchpoints and planning in-office days for collaboration.</li>
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About You
We are looking for an individual who is passionate about providing therapeutic support to children in Care and their care givers, and who possesses the following skills and experience:
Essential Criteria:
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<li>Proven experience of working directly with children and their families in difficult situations.</li>
<li>Knowledge of child development and safeguarding children.</li>
<li>Experience of delivering and leading groups.</li>
<li>Experience of ICT systems (email, word processing and spreadsheets)</li>
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Desirable Criteria:
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<li>Experience and qualified to deliver life story work.</li>
<li>Experience and trained in therapeutic interventions, such as DDP (Dyadic Developmental Psychotherapy), PACE (Playfulness, Acceptance, Curiosity, Empathy), VIG (Video interaction guidance) and Theraplay</li>
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What We Offer
At North Somerset Council, we value our employees and provide a supportive and inclusive work environment. We offer:
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<li>Competitive salary and benefits</li>
<li>Flexible working arrangements</li>
<li>Local Government Pension</li>
<li>Opportunities for professional development</li>
<li>Inclusive Staff groups including Carers, Disabled, LGBTQ+, REACH (Race, Ethnicity, and Cultural Heritage), and Young Staff Forums</li>
<li>Opportunity to purchase up to an additional 10 days annual leave each year</li>
<li>Dedicated in house Wellbeing Team</li>
<li>Salary sacrifice Cycle to Work and Electric Vehicle schemes</li>
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Further details of our excellent rewards package can be found in our <a href="https://heyzine.com/flip-book/e562fd773b.html" target="_blank">Benefits booklet</a>.
How to Apply
If you share our&nbsp;<a href="https://n-somerset.gov.uk/my-services/jobs-training/vision-values" target="_blank">vision and values</a>and are ready to make an impact to North Somerset, please select the apply online button below. If you are interested in this exciting opportunity, please submit your application by 11.59pm on the application closing date. When completing our online application form, please detail how you meet the essential criteria for the role.
Contact Information
For further information about the role, please contact:
&nbsp;Alex Humphries,Team Manager for Children in Care Team B and Consult Service,
at <a href="mailto:Alex.Humphries@n-somerset.gov.uk" target="_blank">Alex.Humphries@n-somerset.gov.uk</a> or Tel: 07824 085764
Important Information
As a Disability Confident Leader, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the job role.
Interview Date: Friday 15 August 2025.
Please note: We are currently only able to accept applications from candidates who have full permission to work in the UK and are unable to provide Sponsorship for this role.
Equal Opportunities
At North Somerset Council we want all our employees to feel valued and appreciated.&nbsp; We aim to ensure equality of opportunity and prevent discrimination irrespective of your sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion or belief, race, age, disability, including neurodiversity, if you are married or in a civil partnership or are pregnant or currently on maternity leave.&nbsp; We strive to create a workplace that reflects the communities we serve and where everyone feels empowered to bring their full, authentic selves to work.&nbsp;
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
We reserve the right to close this advertisement early or extend the closing date depending on the number of applications received.

Family Support Worker

About UsNorth Somerset Council is committed to providing high-quality services to our community. We are committed to creating a fair, green, and more inclusive environment for all our residents. Join us and contribute to making a positive impact on our community.The RoleWe are seeking a dedicated and experienced Family Support Worker to join our Consult Team. The Consult Team are responsible for supporting the well being and stability for our Children in Care, through therapeutic interventions provided to children and their care givers. As a Family Support Worker you will work intensively with a small number of families, using evidence-based methods of intervention to support positive change for children, young people and their families.You will form purposeful relationships with families, working in a strengths-based way, using Signs of Safety to support families to keep their children safe, develop their parenting skills and improve school attendance. You will also support families to access appropriate specialist support, such as drug and alcohol services, or mental health services etc as necessary. You will work as part of a team providing specialist interventions and also provide advocacy for the family as requiredKey Responsibilities:<ul><li>You will use evidence-based methods of intervention working with young people and their carers or families. Success will be measured by positive outcomes for young people such as improved relationships between young people and their carers or family, safeguarding young people, engaging young people in learning, attendance, and generally improving behaviour, health and wellbeing for young people, and by raising participation in employment, education and training post 16.</li><li>Help deliver evidence-based parenting programmes and groups for children, as required.</li><li>Work as outlined in the plan for the child, young person or family (Children in Care). Agree with families and other agencies the aims and the purpose of your involvement, setting out, clear outcomes and improvements expected from the intervention.</li><li>Complete accurate and up-to-date records in line with our recording policy.</li></ul>This position is exempt under the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions) Order 1975 and is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check.Valid driving licence and own transport, or be able to provide alternative, suitable method of travel is an essential condition for this role.This position will be based in Weston-Super-Mare at Town Hall.Work StyleAt North Somerset Council, we offer a hybrid working environment based on four distinct work styles. Depending on the role and personal circumstances, you will fall into one of these categories. However, please note that during the induction period, it may be necessary to spend more time in the office to support your learning and development. We are flexible and open to discussions about your preferred working style, and if you wish to be in the office more frequently, this can be negotiated.This role falls into the category of Flexible Worker which means you can expect to work in the following way:<ul><li>2-3 days in the office</li><li>Works both from home and the office, depending on the task at hand.</li><li>Training is provided to help balance work-life and manage time effectively, with an emphasis on communication for team touchpoints and planning in-office days for collaboration.</li></ul>About YouWe are looking for an individual who is passionate about providing therapeutic support to children in Care and their care givers, and who possesses the following skills and experience:Essential Criteria:<ul><li>Proven experience of working directly with children and their families in difficult situations.</li><li>Knowledge of child development and safeguarding children.</li><li>Experience of delivering and leading groups.</li><li>Experience of ICT systems (email, word processing and spreadsheets)</li></ul>Desirable Criteria:<ul><li>Experience and qualified to deliver life story work.</li><li>Experience and trained in therapeutic interventions, such as DDP (Dyadic Developmental Psychotherapy), PACE (Playfulness, Acceptance, Curiosity, Empathy), VIG (Video interaction guidance) and Theraplay</li></ul>What We OfferAt North Somerset Council, we value our employees and provide a supportive and inclusive work environment. We offer:<ul><li>Competitive salary and benefits</li><li>Flexible working arrangements</li><li>Local Government Pension</li><li>Opportunities for professional development</li><li>Inclusive Staff groups including Carers, Disabled, LGBTQ+, REACH (Race, Ethnicity, and Cultural Heritage), and Young Staff Forums</li><li>Opportunity to purchase up to an additional 10 days annual leave each year</li><li>Dedicated in house Wellbeing Team</li><li>Salary sacrifice Cycle to Work and Electric Vehicle schemes</li></ul>Further details of our excellent rewards package can be found in our <a href="https://heyzine.com/flip-book/e562fd773b.html" target="_blank">Benefits booklet</a>.How to ApplyIf you share our <a href="https://n-somerset.gov.uk/my-services/jobs-training/vision-values" target="_blank">vision and values</a>and are ready to make an impact to North Somerset, please select the apply online button below. If you are interested in this exciting opportunity, please submit your application by 11.59pm on the application closing date. When completing our online application form, please detail how you meet the essential criteria for the role.Contact InformationFor further information about the role, please contact:Alex Humphries,Team Manager for Children in Care Team B and Consult Service,at <a href="mailto:Alex.Humphries@n-somerset.gov.uk" target="_blank">Alex.Humphries@n-somerset.gov.uk</a> or Tel: 07824 085764Important InformationAs a Disability Confident Leader, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the job role.Interview Date: Friday 15 August 2025.Please note: We are currently only able to accept applications from candidates who have full permission to work in the UK and are unable to provide Sponsorship for this role.Equal OpportunitiesAt North Somerset Council we want all our employees to feel valued and appreciated. We aim to ensure equality of opportunity and prevent discrimination irrespective of your sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion or belief, race, age, disability, including neurodiversity, if you are married or in a civil partnership or are pregnant or currently on maternity leave. We strive to create a workplace that reflects the communities we serve and where everyone feels empowered to bring their full, authentic selves to work. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment.We reserve the right to close this advertisement early or extend the closing date depending on the number of applications received.





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We have an exciting opportunity for a Social Worker, on full-time, permanent basis, to join our Community team for People with Learning Disabilities (CTPLD), within Adult Social Care.&nbsp;
If you are ready to make a meaningful impact and bring your skills and passion to a values-driven team, we would love to hear from you.
<h3>About you...</h3>
We are looking for a Social Worker who is passionate about making a real difference in the lives of adults with Learning Disabilities and Autism.
You will be a dedicated and compassionate professional who is organised, creative and an excellent communicator. You will be committed to empowering individuals to live fulfilling and independent lives and focused on delivering high-quality, person-centred support.
To be successful in this role, you will hold a recognised Social Work qualification and be registered with Social Work England. You will have a strong understanding of, and commitment to, safeguarding vulnerable adults and promoting their welfare.
Your role will involve working collaboratively with individuals, families and professionals to develop effective care plans, while upholding the highest standards of social work practice.&nbsp;
You will be provided with a laptop and a mobile phone to enable remote working when required.
<h3>About the team...</h3>
The Community Team for People with Learning Disabilities (CTPLD) and Autism is a vibrant and collaborative team with a shared ethos of compassion, inclusion and excellence. We pride ourselves on our positive team dynamic and a culture of mutual support. Working closely with colleagues across the wider service, we draw on a wealth of specialist knowledge to provide the best possible support to the individuals we serve.
Based in the Southeast, Bracknell Forest is a welcoming and well-connected unitary authority in Berkshire, just 28 miles west of London, near Reading and conveniently located between the M3 and M4 corridors. The area offers the perfect blend of urban convenience and scenic countryside.
At Bracknell Forest, our staff are our greatest asset. You will benefit from regular supervision, access to high-quality training and opportunities to grow your professional skills and pursue your areas of interest.
<h3>Key responsibilities...</h3>
You will hold a case load of people with Learning Disabilities and Autism and will be required to fulfil statutory duties on behalf of the service. The post involves assessment, support planning and review, direct work with people who have a Learning Disability and or Autism as well as general case management duties.
<h3>Our benefits...</h3>
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<li>28 days* annual leave increasing to 33 days* after 3 years’ continuous service.</li>
<li>The opportunity to buy up to 10 additional days* annual leave per year and sell 5 days.</li>
<li>Flexible working opportunities to support your wellbeing and work-life balance.&nbsp;</li>
<li>Electric vehicle salary sacrifice for an electric car at a fixed monthly cost (subject to eligibility).</li>
<li>An inclusive and social working environment with a variety of staff networks.&nbsp;</li>
<li>Local government pension scheme.</li>
<li>Life insurance cover (linked to the pension scheme)</li>
<li>Enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption and fostering leave.&nbsp;</li>
<li>Recognition of continuous service attained within the NHS and UKHSA when calculating some benefits such as annual leave entitlements, occupational maternity/paternity leave, and more. (Terms and Conditions apply – please refer to candidate pack for more information.)</li>
<li>Career development through internal and external training opportunities.&nbsp;</li>
<li>A great office location next to travel links and Bracknell Forest’s thriving town centre.&nbsp;</li>
<li>Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support your health and wellbeing.&nbsp;</li>
<li>Sports and Social Club.</li>
<li>Staff dental and health plans.&nbsp;</li>
<li>Discounted leisure centre and gym membership.&nbsp;</li>
<li>Supermarket discount.&nbsp;</li>
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<h3>Our values...</h3>
At Bracknell Forest Council our values 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;&nbsp;
<h3>Interview date...</h3>
Interviews will be held week commencing the 11th August&nbsp;2025.
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:
Claire Curd - Assistant Community Services Manager
Tel: 01344 354466
Nakita Baptiste - Assistant Community Services Manager
Tel: 01344 354466
At Bracknell Forest we champion equality, diversity and inclusion. At Bracknell Forest Council, we are always learning, ambitious and inclusive. Please see our candidate pack for more details.
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.
Candidates should be able to demonstrate experience of working within the current Social Care System and Framework.
Social Work England registration fees can be claimed back from the Council.&nbsp;
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.
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Social Worker - CTPLD Adult Social Care

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We are recruiting Experienced Social Workers&nbsp;with a range of different skills and experience.
Within the West Kent Area we currently have a vacancy in the Sevenoaks Community Team.
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
We welcome applications from experienced social workers who can demonstrate post-qualification experience in Social Services, Health related agencies or related private or voluntary organisation.
You will hold a registration with Social Work England and be competent to work at the Experienced Practitioner level of the Social Care Capabilities Framework for Registered Workers.
You will have experience of managing and reducing risk and completing safeguarding enquiries.
You will be able to demonstrate experience in supervising other members of staff.
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.
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.
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.
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.
For more information about the role, please contact&nbsp;Sarah Pattinson on 03000 412249 and a member of the team will respond appropriately.
We also welcome applications from experienced registered nurses and occupational therapists with relevant experience into our Experienced 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 Sarah Pattinson on 03000 412249 or <a href="mailto:sarah.pattinson@kent.gov.uk" target="_blank">sarah.pattinson@kent.gov.uk</a>.


Contact Details 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 Sarah Pattinson on 03000 412249

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Experienced Social Worker KSH (Partnership Working with Gravesend Rough sleeping team)
We are recruiting an Experienced Social Worker KSH for the Gravesend Community Team, in partnership with Gravesend Borough Council. This position offers a 12-month Fixed term Contract.
This role presents an exciting development opportunity for someone looking to advance their career and gain valuable experience.&nbsp;
The Rough Sleeping Strategy for Gravesham Borough Council provides a comprehensive plan to address rough sleeping in alignment with the Department of Levelling Up, Housing, and Communities (DLUHC) guidelines. It focuses on delivering services to support individuals at risk of homelessness, ultimately aiming to end rough sleeping in the borough.
The Social Worker will be based at Gravesend Borough Council office (Civic Centre) with the Rough Sleeping Team (RSI). &nbsp;&nbsp;
The Rough Sleeping Team :
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<li>Identify and support individuals that are homeless or at risk of rough sleeping who present with care and support needs ensuring accessibility to all members of the community regardless of the immigration status. &nbsp;</li>
<li>Holistically engage with people in a variety of settings, including ‘on the street’, in community settings such as day centres, HEAL House and in more structured settings such as the Civic Centre. &nbsp;</li>
<li>Creatively find ways to engage with clients whose care and support needs are a barrier to them accessing services. &nbsp;</li>
<li>Complete Care Needs and Capacity Assessments, along with Addenbrooke’s Cognitive Examination III (ACE‐III) for the detection of dementia and mild cognitive impairment where necessary.&nbsp;</li>
<li>Work with mental health services and Drug and alcohol services to create a multi-agency approach. &nbsp;</li>
<li>Complete support plans and additional referrals where necessary.&nbsp;</li>
<li>Both KCC and GBC will be working within the Multi-Agency Safeguarding Adults Policy. &nbsp; Both agencies will co-operate to ensure the safety of vulnerable adults though this framework guided by their own and each other’s policies and procedures. This includes safeguarding and self-neglect.&nbsp;</li>
<li>Provide support to those under the RSI Service who have been identified as having care and support needs, whether they are actively rough sleeping, in supported/temporary accommodation or are housed but their mental health or care needs are attributing to them being at risk of homelessness. &nbsp;&nbsp;</li>
<li>Attend Early Morning Outreach sessions where necessary, particularly to engage non-engagers who have been identified as having care and support needs.&nbsp;</li>
<li>Record and report all communications with individuals and send to the allocated worker. &nbsp;&nbsp;</li>
<li>Participate in the Bi-monthly and yearly outreach support. &nbsp;</li>
<li>Record and provide quarterly monitoring returns to GBC.</li>
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Supervision and equipment will be provided by Kent County Council.&nbsp;
Candidates must meet the criteria outlined in the Job Description Specification.
You will have a high level of literacy and communication skills, both verbal and written.
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 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.&nbsp;
Thisrole is subject to holding a Full UK Driving Licence – 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.
£3000 Golden Hello payment to all new joiners (subject to criteria) and service related payments following continuous service.
The closing date for applications 25th July 2025, and interviews will take place on the 4th August 2025 in person at the Civic Centre, Gravesend.&nbsp;
We look forward to receiving your application.


Contact Details If you have any questions or would like to discuss the role before submitting your expression of interest, please contact Ruth Ojo &nbsp;- 03000 413 722 Or Florentina Bela <a href="mailto:florentina.bela@gravesham.gov.uk" target="_blank">florentina.bela@gravesham.gov.uk</a>

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