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Job Title: Hospital Social Worker Starting Salary: £42,327 - £45,716* per annum (pro rata for part time) – pay award pending Hours: 37 Location: Hertfordshire Contract Type: Permanent Directorate: Adult Care Services*non-contractual market enhancement pay plus 5% operational allowance per year£1000 welcome payment, relocation and lease car* terms applyAre you passionate about improving lives and empowering people to live independently? We work through our Connected Lives approach – a strengths-based model that puts people at the centre of everything we do. We focus on what matters most to individuals and their carers, helping them achieve their goals, stay connected to their communities, and live fulfilling lives<h4>About the team</h4>Our Integrated Discharge service in the West of Hertfordshire&nbsp;supports an integrated approach to managing the care of people who require support through the admission and discharge pathway, so the role will involve working alongside Occupational Therapists, Community Care Officers, health colleagues and care providers. You will have the ability to undertake innovative assessments and care planning with individuals, carers and their personal support networks.We promote personalisation focusing on the wellbeing of the individual. Through care planning we strive for increased independence, choice and control by enabling people to direct their own support. You will gain extensive experience in the field of adult social care, safeguarding practice and multi-disciplinary working.<h4>About the role</h4>You'll ensure safe and timely discharges from hospital by:<ul><li>Assessing the needs of patients and carers</li><li>Arranging appropriate care packages</li><li>Liaising with professionals and agencies</li><li>Supporting person-centred discharge planning</li></ul>We have posts available in:<ul><li>Barnet &amp; Chase Farm Hospital - within ULEZ zone</li><li>Watford General Hospital</li><li>Herts Valleys Community Hospital Team - 24 hours per week</li></ul>We offer a 7 day service and currently operate a 1-weekend-in-8 rota across the Hospital Team<h4>About you</h4>Essential: • Social Work degree • Registration with Social Work England • Driving licence We welcome applications from candidates who currently reside in the UK with established proof of right to work documentation. We are not able to offer sponsorship at this time for this role.This job role is within the Health and Social Care profile, level 10&nbsp;job profile. Please locate this via:Job profiles - Health and social careTo hear more about this opportunity please contact <a href="mailto:Sheryl.Jeram@hertfordshire.gov.uk" target="_blank">Sheryl.Jeram@hertfordshire.gov.uk</a> for an informal discussion about the role.This is an ongoing advert and interviews will be arranged regularly.Benefits of working for us<h4>How to apply</h4>As part of your application, please upload your most recent CV. Ensure your CV is up to date with your employment history (including any employment gaps), and including any training/qualifications. We encourage you to include examples of where you have demonstrated the requirements/criteria in the advert / job profile to allow the panel to fully recognise your skills and abilities. You will have the opportunity to include a short covering paragraph within your application to give us a little more information about your skills, knowledge, and experiences. <h4>Additional information</h4>Disability Confident We are proud to be a&nbsp;Disability Confident employer&nbsp;and guarantee an interview to anyone disclosing a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria for the post.Safeguarding This role has been identified as requiring a Disclosure &amp; Barring Service (DBS) check.Driving required You’ll need to have the ability to drive and/or travel around Hertfordshire, either using your own mode of transport or a company car to travel to other locations.English Fluency The ability to converse at ease with members of the public and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post (for those whose language is a signed language the provision of a sign language interpreter who speaks English to the necessary standard of fluency will be required).&nbsp;Further information about the legal requirement can be found here.





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Hospital Social Worker

Job Title:&nbsp;Educational Psychologists Starting Salary: Soulbury A scale 3-8 £47,688 to £57,954 pa, up to 3 additional SPA points, PLUS £3k annual market enhancement* AND £5k welcome/retention payment** (pro rata for part time) Hours: Full time or part time Location: Stevenage or Hemel Hempstead - with travel countywide (hybrid working) Contract Type: PermanentJoin our forward-thinking and innovative service!<h4>About us</h4>At Hertfordshire County Council, we are focused on delivering positive and successful life outcomes for local children. We know a great education is vital to putting children and young people on the right path, and as such, we’re investing in extending our Educational Psychology Service. With a focus on utilising an integrated practices framework, our service delivers innovative solutions to some of Hertfordshire’s most vulnerable residents.<h4>About the role</h4>As an Educational Psychologist who has experience of supporting children and young people aged 0 to 25 (with a particular emphasis on SEND), you will deliver high quality preventative and statutory advice that will enable service users to get the most out of their educational experiences, overcoming hurdles to inclusion and success. This will put you at the cutting-edge of educational psychology, as you devise creative strategies and interventions that will help children and young people get the most out of life.<h4>About you</h4>We welcome applications from trainee EPs currently on the doctoral course.We are looking for a research or evidence-based practitioner with an exceptional ability to connect with children and young people. With skills in formulating hypotheses based on the evidence that you are provided with, you will have the flexibility to provide last-minute crisis and critical incidence support, so that we can fully embrace the importance of early intervention.HCPC registered, with qualifications that are recognised by the British Psychological Society, you will have a good knowledge of legislation relating to young people under the age of 25. You will also be a highly organised individual with good communication and engagement capabilities, and able to remain calm and resilient under pressure. Due to the nature of the role, a driving license and vehicle are essential.For an informal discussion and more information please contact: Naina Cowell, Principal EP (East) <a href="mailto:naina.cowell@hertfordshire.gov.uk" target="_blank">naina.cowell@hertfordshire.gov.uk</a> or Melanie Flay, Principal EP (West) <a href="mailto:melanie.flay@hertfordshire.gov.uk" target="_blank">melanie.flay@hertfordshire.gov.uk</a>Recruitment is ongoing, and you will be contacted via email about the success of your application within 2 weeks. Benefits of working for us<h4>How to apply</h4>As part of your application, please upload your most recent CV. Ensure your CV is up to date with your employment history (including any employment gaps), and including any training/qualifications. We encourage you to include examples of where you have demonstrated the requirements/criteria in the advert / job outline, to allow the panel to fully recognise your skills and abilities. You will have the opportunity to include a short covering paragraph within your application to give us a little more information about your skills, knowledge, and experiences.<h4>Additional information</h4>We are pleased to offer sponsorship of eligible roles that met the UKV&amp;I requirements for candidates who currently reside in the UK at the time of application.&nbsp;Disability Confident We are proud to be a&nbsp;Disability Confident employerand guarantee an interview to anyone disclosing a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria for the post.Safeguarding This role has been identified as requiring a Disclosure &amp; Barring Service (DBS) check.Driving required You’ll need to have the ability to drive and/or travel around Hertfordshire, either using your own mode of transport or a company car to travel to other locations.English Fluency The ability to converse at ease with members of the public and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post (for those whose language is a signed language the provision of a sign language interpreter who speaks English to the necessary standard of fluency will be required).&nbsp;Further information about the legal requirement can be found here.<h4>Available documents</h4><ul><li>Job Outline Educational Psychologist.pdf</li></ul> 





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Hertfordshire Youth Workers £32,818 to £35,236 per annum JNC qualified* Opportunities in districts and countywide*If you do not already hold a JNC qualification, we will fully fund your qualification – you’ll start with us as a trainee on £28,724 to £32,040 per annum.HCC Services for Young People is the primary provider of youth work, careers education information advice guidance, work related learning, work experience and the review and maintenance of education health and care plans for young people post-16 / post school.Our vision for young people is clear. We want young people to succeed, and by working for us you’ll be key to enable this to happen.We work with vulnerable young people to address emerging needs, improve life chances, and reduce escalation to more expensive and intensive services.&nbsp; This includes supporting those challenged in education, their community or home life, to ensure a successful transition to adulthood. &nbsp;The young people are typically 11-17 and up to 25 for Care Leavers and young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities.<h4>About the roles</h4>You’ll be delivering important targeted work, working with vulnerable young people. This will involve leading on group work projects with support from Youth Support Workers and delivering one to one support.&nbsp; By delivering this work, you can make a real difference to young people’s lives.You would be giving young people support at an early stage, preventing their issues from seriously affecting their daily life, health, development, or safety.We are looking for candidates who can quickly establish positive relationships with diverse groups of young people and respond flexibly to their needs and the priorities of the service.<h4>About you</h4>Essential:<ul><li>You’ll either need a nationally recognised JNC qualification or the ability to complete the JNC high education qualification.</li><li>Recent experience of working with young people.</li><li>Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.</li><li>Ability to prioritise workload and planning.</li><li>Ability to work regular evenings in line with JNC terms and conditions.</li><li>Confident in using ICT.</li><li>Previous line management experience is desirable.</li><li>Full UK driving licence &amp; regular access to a vehicle.</li></ul>Where we are funding your JNC qualification, the funding is repayable if you leave within two years of post-qualification.We welcome applications from candidates who currently reside in the UK with established proof of right to work documentation. We are not able to offer sponsorship at this time for this role.To find out more please contact <a href="mailto:kips.green@hertfordshire.gov.uk" target="_blank">kips.green@hertfordshire.gov.uk</a> or 01442 454083.We will review your application on receipt. Please apply as soon as possible.&nbsp;For more information regarding the work of HCC Services for Young People please visit <a href="http://www.servicesforyoungpeople.org" target="_blank">www.servicesforyoungpeople.org</a>Benefits of working for us<h4>How to apply</h4>As part of your application, please upload your most recent CV. Ensure your CV is up to date with your employment history (including any employment gaps), and including any training/qualifications. We encourage you to include examples of where you have demonstrated the requirements/criteria in the advert / job outline, to allow the panel to fully recognise your skills and abilities. You will have the opportunity to include a short covering paragraph within your application to give us a little more information about your skills, knowledge, and experiences.<h4>Additional information</h4>Disability Confident We are proud to be a&nbsp;Disability Confident employerand guarantee an interview to anyone disclosing a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria for the post.Safeguarding This role has been identified as requiring a Disclosure &amp; Barring Service (DBS) check.Driving required You’ll need to have the ability to drive and/or travel around Hertfordshire, either using your own mode of transport or a company car to travel to other locations.English Fluency The ability to converse at ease with members of the public and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post (for those whose language is a signed language the provision of a sign language interpreter who speaks English to the necessary standard of fluency will be required).&nbsp;Further information about the legal requirement can be found here.<h4>Available documents</h4><ul><li>Youth Worker Job Outline.pdf</li><li>SfYP Youth Worker (Development ) 11-15 Job Outline April 24 (3).pdf</li><li>SfYP Youth Worker (County) Job Outline - PDF.pdf</li></ul> 





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Job Title: Senior Educational Psychologists Salary: Soulbury B scale 4-7 £59,807 - £64,104 pa, up to 3 additional SPA points, PLUS £3k annual market enhancement* AND £5k welcome/retention payment** (pro rata for part time) Hours: 37.0 (part time considered - min 3 days per week) Location: Based in Hemel Hempstead or Stevenage - with hybrid working and travel countywide Contract Type: Permanent Directorate: Childrens ServicesJoin our forward-thinking and innovative service!<h4>About us</h4>At Hertfordshire County Council, we are focused on delivering positive and successful life outcomes for local children. We know a great education is vital to putting children and young people on the right path, and as such, we’re investing in extending our Educational Psychology Service. With a focus on utilising an integrated practices framework, our service delivers innovative solutions to some of Hertfordshire’s most vulnerable residents.<h4>About the role</h4>Senior Educational Psychologists play an active role in further developing our evolving work practices and promoting positive outcomes for children, young people and families.You’ll be responsible for the supervision and line management of trainee and educational psychologists under the direction of the Deputy and/or Principal Educational Psychologists as well as areas of whole-service and area based strategic work. You’ll provide expertise and drive performance to meet the needs of CYP and families in Hertfordshire in accordance with Childrens’ Services priorities. You will support with the operational planning, policy matters and service delivery, working collaboratively with a range of partners in the delivery of our service.Our Service delivery model includes:• ‘SEND Support’ intervention through a consultation model • Systemic work and training to schools in close collaboration with the Delivering Specialist Provision Locally management groups (DSPLs) • A ‘Contact Line’ for parents • Crises support for schools • Statutory dutiesWe value: o Work/life balance and staff wellbeing o Autonomous and flexible psychological working practice o Professional and peer supervision, in addition to line management o Keeping up to date with, and contributing to, research and evidence based practice o Staff views and collaboration to best develop our Service to promote the impact made on children and young people’s life outcomes o Robust quality assurance mechanisms<h4>About you</h4>Essential requirements: To be successful you must hold a Professional Masters qualification in Educational Psychology alongside Qualified Teacher Status, OR professional Doctorate qualification in Educational Psychology and be registered with the Health and Care Professionals Council with evidence of up-to-date professional development in order to maintain registration status.You will need to have a driving licence and access to a car for work purposes.Please see the attached job outline for further essential knowledge and personal attributes criteria.To hear more about this opportunity please contact Melanie Flay <a href="mailto:melanie.flay@hertfordshire.gov.uk" target="_blank">melanie.flay@hertfordshire.gov.uk</a>&nbsp;(Principal EP West) or Naina Cowell <a href="mailto:naina.cowell@hertfordshire.gov.uk" target="_blank">naina.cowell@hertfordshire.gov.uk</a>&nbsp;(Principal EP East) for an informal discussion about the role.Recruitment timeline - recruitment will be ongoing until all posts have been filled - apply early to avoid disappointment. Interviews will be arranged on an ad hoc basis - please check your emails for updates. Benefits of working for us• Up to 3 additional SPA points • £3k Annual Market Enhancement - terms apply* • £5k Welcome &amp; Retention Payment (over a period of 3 years – terms apply)** • Up to £6k Relocation Package - terms apply • Up to 36 Days Annual Leave • Reimbursement of HCPC Fees • Flexible Working Arrangements • Excellent CPD Opportunities • Salary Exchange for Additional Benefits including Annual Leave • Excellent Pension Scheme with 19% employer contributions • Shopping Discounts • Support Groups &amp; Wellbeing Schemes • Free Parking• Smart Working to create a positive, productive and trusting working environment • Dedicated administrative support and varied workforce • Strong links with university courses • Part of a broad multi-disciplinary integrated local team, working closely with other teams including SEND and teaching. • Regular CPD opportunities: Learning Sets, professional networking &amp; development, EP Service CPD days, as well as the opportunity to attend external CPD courses, conferences and events • Reflective supervision and peer support • Opportunities to participate in countywide initiatives <h4>How to apply</h4>As part of your application, please upload your most recent CV. Ensure your CV is up to date with your employment history (including any employment gaps), and including any training/qualifications. We encourage you to include examples of where you have demonstrated the requirements/criteria in the advert / job outline, to allow the panel to fully recognise your skills and abilities. You will have the opportunity to include a short covering paragraph within your application to give us a little more information about your skills, knowledge, and experiences. <h4>Additional information</h4>Sponsorship We are pleased to offer sponsorship of eligible roles that met the UKV&amp;I requirements for candidates who currently reside in the UK at the time of application.Disability Confident We are proud to be a Disability Confident employerand guarantee an interview to anyone disclosing a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria for the post.Safeguarding This role has been identified as requiring a Disclosure &amp; Barring Service (DBS) check.Driving required You’ll need to have the ability to drive and/or travel around Hertfordshire, either using your own mode of transport or a company car to travel to other locations.English Fluency The ability to converse at ease with members of the public and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post (for those whose language is a signed language the provision of a sign language interpreter who speaks English to the necessary standard of fluency will be required). Further information about the legal requirement can be found here.<h4>Available documents</h4><ul><li>Senior Educational Psychologist Job Outline Sept 24.pdf</li></ul> 





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Job Title: Qualified Children's Senior Practitioner Starting Salary: £41,511 per annum + £6,243 pa market enhanced payment progressing to £45,718 per annum + £6,084 pa market enhanced payment PLUS £1k one off welcome payment* Hours: 37 and Part time 18.5 hours Location: Base locations in Stevenage and Apsley. Whilst you will have a base, each team has a geographic area they cover which will require regular access to a vehicle in order to travel to meetings. Contract Type: Permanent&nbsp; Directorate: Childrens ServicesAll roles are full time and permanent unless otherwise stated below under 'about the role'<h4>About the service</h4>At Hertfordshire County Council, we believe that the children and young people in our care deserve the best. And that means ensuring the social workers who work alongside them are trained, supported, and highly motivated.As an innovative authority, we are committed to developing motivational social work practice and you will be trained to work in this way. You will be working at the forefront of best practice to deliver first class support to vulnerable children and families which will expose you to managing complex and diverse caseloads.By changing our approach to families, they are changing their approach to us and we are managing to keep far more children at home safely with their families. With dedicated Diversity &amp; Inclusion strategy and focus groups, we promote diversity and inclusion across the delivery of services and within our workforce.We will offer a stimulating working environment, regular supervision meetings and training opportunities to help you to reach your full potential with the assistance and guidance of our specialist L&amp;D teams. The pandemic has brought about changes in the way we work and having learnt from this and from feedback from our staff and communities, we are embedding important principles around ‘Our Way Forward’. The overarching vision for Children’s Services is that we work in a ‘flexible and balanced’ way with a focus on ‘continuous improvement’; this is underpinned by a ‘mix and blend’ approach by adopting hybrid ways of working, balancing the need for collaborative workspaces with the right technology for staff to work from home and touchdown areas where this is right for you and for our families.<h4>About the role</h4>Each Team is made up of; a Team Manager, Consultant Social Worker(s), Senior Practitioners, Social Workers, Children's Practitioners and Family Practitioners. We are looking for experienced Senior Practitioners to join one of the following teams:<ul><li>Family Safeguarding</li><li>Family Finding (Adoption) - Part time 18.5 hours</li><li>Specialist Adolescent Service Hertfordshire (SASH)</li><li>Assessment</li></ul>As a Senior Practitioner, you will already have highly developed specialist knowledge of Social Work practice. Your advanced expertise and knowledge will help you to take the lead on complex cases within the department.This is a varied and challenging role where you will have shared responsibility for leading less experience staff. You will have a key role in researching and sharing up to date social work practice alongside creating a clear vision for the future and ensuring the best outcomes for children and their families are realised.<h4>About you</h4>We are pleased to offer sponsorship of eligible roles that met the UKV&amp;I requirements for candidates who currently reside in the UK at the time of application.It is essential that all Senior Practitioners who apply have the following:<ul><li>Qualified and Social Work England Registered</li><li>At least 2 years post ASYE experience</li><li>Strong written and verbal communication skills</li><li>Knowledge of legislation, guidance, policy, and procedures</li><li>Proficient in the use of Microsoft IT package</li><li>Full UK Driving Licence</li><li>Regular Access to a vehicle</li></ul>In addition to the above, below outlines team specific essential criteria:Family Safeguarding:<ul><li>Significant senior level frontline experience in a safeguarding team.</li><li>Recent experience of case work in Assessments, Child Protection, Children Looked After and Care Proceedings</li><li>In-depth knowledge of relevant childcare legislation is necessary to undertake work in this role effectively.</li></ul>Adoption: <ul><li>3 years post qualifying experience.</li><li>Experience in child care, including direct experience of adoption work in order to comply with the Adoption Regulations 2005.</li></ul>SASH:<ul><li>In depth knowledge of child development and adolescence, social, emotional and mental health needs.</li><li>Demonstrable awareness of risk factors associated with offending, exploitation, poverty and disadvantage.</li><li>Experience of managing high risk and complex young people.</li></ul>Assessment:<ul><li>Significant experience in assessing children’s needs and undertaking statutory Child Protection enquiries.</li></ul>This job role is within the Health and Social Care, level 11 job profile. Please locate this via:Job profiles - Health and social care To read more about our service and opportunities available visit our Childrens Social Work pageRecruitment timeline: We review all applications on a regular basis with interviews arranged on an ad hoc basis - please check your emails for updates. Benefits of working for us Additional Benefits for Social Work roles include:<ul><li>Monthly Market Enhanced Payment</li><li>One off £1k Welcome Payment* (terms &amp; conditions apply)</li><li>Lease Car Scheme</li><li>Up to £6 relocation expenses</li><li>Hybrid working model</li><li>5 Days additional annual leave entitlement</li><li>SWE Registration Fee paid</li></ul><h4>How to apply</h4>As part of your application, please upload your most recent CV. Ensure your CV is up to date with your employment history (including any employment gaps), and including any training/qualifications. We encourage you to include examples of where you have demonstrated the requirements/criteria in the advert / job profile to allow the panel to fully recognise your skills and abilities. You will have the opportunity to include a short covering paragraph within your application to give us a little more information about your skills, knowledge, and experiences.Secondment This position is open to secondments. If you work for HCC or any other Local Authority and would like to be considered as a Secondment contract, please ensure you complete the&nbsp;Secondment Form&nbsp;as part of your application. If you do not, your application will be considered as a Fixed Term Contract only.<h4>Additional information</h4>Sponsorship:&nbsp;We are pleased to offer sponsorship of eligible roles that met the UKV&amp;I requirements for candidates who currently reside in the UK at the time of application.Disability Confident We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer and guarantee an interview to anyone disclosing a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria for the post.Safeguarding This role has been identified as requiring a Disclosure &amp; Barring Service (DBS) check.Driving required You’ll need to have the ability to drive and/or travel around Hertfordshire, either using your own mode of transport or a company car to travel to other locations.English Fluency The ability to converse at ease with members of the public and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post (for those whose language is a signed language the provision of a sign language interpreter who speaks English to the necessary standard of fluency will be required). 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Senior Practitioners (Children's)

Job Title: Lawyer Starting Salary: £52,138 plus £5,398 Market Enhancement with the opportunity to progress to £57,652, plus £5,424 Market Enhancement* per annum Hours: 37 Location: Stevenage Contract Type: Permanent Directorate: Resources*please note this is a non-contractual payment subject to a 3 yearly review<h4>About the team</h4>Working in a large and successful legal team that provides comprehensive legal service in all areas, our lawyers are crucial to the County Council's continued success. We have high standards for our services and we are pleased to be recognised as a Centre of Excellence by the Law Society's Lexcel quality standard assessor.With more than 100 colleagues in the team, it is one of the largest legal teams in local government and offers a complete legal service to clients across the County Council, District Councils and other public sector bodies.Herts Legal is a great opportunity for ambitious, passionate and organised Lawyers who want to join a supportive and flourishing public sector legal team.<h4>Requirements</h4><ul><li>You will be a qualified Solicitor, Barrister or Chartered Legal Executive</li><li>Demonstrable ability to manage a varied and demanding caseload</li><li>Strong written and oral communication skills, used to build and maintain working relationships, and to produce and present reports</li><li>Experience in working effectively as part of a team</li><li>It is possible that the role could involve travel to other parts of Hertfordshire so access to your own transport would be beneficial</li><li>We welcome applicants who possesses excellent drafting skills and the ability to negotiate documents for a wide range of matters.</li><li>Previous experience of working within a Local Authority environment would be useful but is not essential.</li><li>Specific requirements for relevant teams can be found below</li></ul><h4>Our Legal Teams</h4>EnvironmentGiving legal advice and support to client departments and District Councils on various planning, highways and environmental issues, the Environment Law Team is looking for someone with extensive knowledge of the broad range of environmental work, including s106 agreements, highway agreements, minerals planning, waste planning, advising planning committee, rights of way, advising on the effects of changing legislation and case law.Adult, Children &amp; Health This role gives you the chance to work in a diverse range of legal areas related to the protection of Vulnerable Individuals in Hertfordshire . Therefore, you will need to be able to offer accurate, comprehensive and prompt legal advice while handling a varied and busy caseload.The particular focus of this &nbsp;role is &nbsp;to provide Adult Social Care Law advice, including advice to the Hertfordshire Deprivation of Liberty Supervisory Body, Approved Mental Health Professionals and to act as an advocate before Tribunals and the Court.Education&nbsp;This role will primarily focus on the provision of Education advice and to ensure that the decisions made by the client department and schools that subscribe to an Education Helpline are within legal boundaries and achieve their aims and objectives and accord with applicable legislation and County Council policy. You will need a comprehensive understanding of the legal framework and case law relating to Education while handling a varied and busy caseload.PropertyWe are looking for applicants who have excellent drafting skills and the ability to negotiate documents for different property transactions. You should have extensive knowledge of the wide range of property work, including Landlord and Tenant matters, conveyancing, and researching and advising on the effects of changing legislation and case law, and also be interested in learning more about other areas, such as agricultural law.Childcare Litigation Providing high quality litigation and advice service to our Children’s Services department, we are looking for candidates with a working knowledge of the Children Act 1989, Adoption and Children Act 2002, Public Law Outline 2014 and the Children and Families Act 2014, to investigate and advise on the implications of changing legislation and case law, attend and advise at legal planning meetings, to conduct advocacy before the Family Court and manage a caseload of child care matters.Dispute ResolutionThis role offers the opportunity to be involved in a wide variety of legal areas including Civil Litigation, Housing, commercial property, Highways and planning disputes as well as debt recovery in order to support the full breadth of the services of the County Council, Partners and External Clients (which include Stevenage Borough Council) You will need to be able to provide accurate, comprehensive and timely legal advice while conducting litigation across a number of different courts and tribunals, managing a varied and demanding caseload.Your Work directly supports in the County Council’s efforts to improve Residents Lives, and champion Equality, Fairness and Sustainability.&nbsp; Are you up for the challenge?&nbsp; Would you like to make a difference?This job role is within the Corporate Services, level 13&nbsp;job profile. Please locate this via:Job profiles - Corporate servicesTo hear more about this opportunity please contact <a href="mailto:Stephen.Dorrian@hertfordshire.gov.uk" target="_blank">Stephen.Dorrian@hertfordshire.gov.uk</a> / 07813 400504 for an informal discussion about the roleInterview Date: arranged on an ad hoc basisBenefits of working for us<h4>How to apply</h4>We welcome applications from candidates who currently reside in the UK with established proof of right to work documentation. We are not able to offer sponsorship at this time for this role.As part of your application, please upload your most recent CV. Ensure your CV is up to date with your employment history (including any employment gaps), and including any training/qualifications. We encourage you to include examples of where you have demonstrated the requirements/criteria in the advert / job profile to allow the panel to fully recognise your skills and abilities. You will have the opportunity to include a short covering paragraph within your application to give us a little more information about your skills, knowledge, and experiences. <h4>Additional information</h4>Disability Confident We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer and guarantee an interview to anyone disclosing a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria for the post.Driving required You’ll need to have the ability to drive and/or travel around Hertfordshire, either using your own mode of transport or a company car to travel to other locations.English Fluency The ability to converse at ease with members of the public and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post (for those whose language is a signed language the provision of a sign language interpreter who speaks English to the necessary standard of fluency will be required). Further information about the legal requirement can be found here.





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Lawyer

We welcome applications from candidates who currently reside in the UK with established proof of right to work documentation. We are not able to offer sponsorship at this time for this role.Job Title: Day Service Support Worker Starting Salary: £24,404 (£12.64 per hour) with the opportunity to progress to £25,584 (£13.26 per hour)Hours: Full Time and Part Time Contract Type: Permanent Directorate: Adult Care Services AT THIS TIME WE ARE UNABLE TO ACCEPT APPLICATIONS FROM CANDIDATES WITH STUDENT VISAS OR SPONSORED VISASLocations We currently don't have a vacancy for a Day Service Support Worker, but please feel free to make an application and let us know which area of Hertfordshire you would be interested in working in, and we will let you know as soon as a position becomes available. <h4>About the role</h4>People with disabilities in Hertfordshire need people like you!Do you want to support someone to live their best life and build a great career at the same time? You will be supporting people in their day-to-day activities. This can include providing opportunities for people by enabling them to connect within their communities, putting choice, independence, enablement, and citizenship at the heart of everything we do. We provide support both emotionally and physically to people from different care groups including, older people with age associated needs, younger or older adults with complex physical and/or learning disabilities. <h4>About you</h4>You don’t have to have experience or qualifications for this role – we will support you with all the training you need, including the Care Certificate and RQF award. You just need the right values and a willingness to learn. Please demonstrate on your supporting statement why you are applying for the role and why you would be suitable.This job role is within the Health and Social Care, level 5 job profile. Please locate this via:Job profiles - Health and social careTo hear more about this opportunity please contact <a href="mailto:ed.davis@hertfordshire.gov.uk" target="_blank">ed.davis@hertfordshire.gov.uk</a> for an informal discussion about the role.This is an ongoing vacancy and applications will be considered as and when receivedBenefits of working for us <h4>How to apply</h4>As part of your application, please upload your most recent CV. Ensure your CV is up to date with your employment history (including any employment gaps), and including any training/qualifications. We encourage you to include examples of where you have demonstrated the requirements/criteria in the advert / job profile to allow the panel to fully recognise your skills and abilities. You will have the opportunity to include a short covering paragraph within your application to give us a little more information about your skills, knowledge, and experiences.<h4>Additional information</h4>Disability Confident We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer and guarantee an interview to anyone disclosing a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria for the post.Safeguarding This role has been identified as requiring a Disclosure &amp; Barring Service (DBS) check.English Fluency The ability to converse at ease with members of the public and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post (for those whose language is a signed language the provision of a sign language interpreter who speaks English to the necessary standard of fluency will be required). Further information about the legal requirement can be found here.





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Day Service Support Worker

Job Title:&nbsp;Driver Roles across Hertfordshire Starting Salary: £24,404 (£12.65 per hour) progressing to £24,790 (£12.84 an hour) pro rata for part time Hours:&nbsp;Full Time and Part Time hours available Location:&nbsp;Hertfordshire Contract Type:&nbsp;Permanent&nbsp; We have got&nbsp;driving opportunities in a number of teams.&nbsp;<h4>About the teams</h4>Driver Support Worker - Adults with Disabilities We're looking for you to offer care and support to adults with a variety of abilities. You'll transport them to and from their homes to day services.Hertford - Ware Road Day Service - 23 hours per week St Albans - St Albans Day Service - 25 hours per week, split shifts -2.5 hours in morning and afternoon Welwyn Garden City - Garden City Day Service - 25 hours per week, split shifts - 2.5 hours in morning and afternoon Stevenage - Stevenage resource centre - 20 hours per week - negotiablePassenger Transport Driver HertsLynx provides transport to residents in rural areas who need to travel to be able to access education, employment, and leisure activities.North &amp; East Area of Hertfordshire - Permanent &amp; Variable Contracts Available Hemel Hempstead - Permanent &amp; Fixed Term ContractsDriver Attendant and Relief Driver Attendant You'll be responsible for transporting elderly service users to and from their homes to day services in a safe and caring manner.Welwyn Garden City - Anson Court (25hrs per week split shifts - 2.5hrs in the morning and afternoon) Hemel Hempstead - High View Lodge (25hrs per week split shifts - 2.5hrs in the morning and afternoon) Countywide - Relief posts (variable hours)Driver Attendant (Schools) Your role will be crucial in ensuring children with special needs have a safe, comfortable, and enjoyable journey to and from school each day.Dial-A-Ride and Relief Dial-A-Ride Drivers You'll be responsible for providing a safe, friendly and reliable door to door transport service for elderly and/or disabled people unable to access other public transport.Benefits of Split Shifts:<ul><li>Enjoy free time during the day, ideal if you have other commitments or responsibilities</li><li>Perfect for those who prefer working in shorter, manageable shifts.</li></ul>If there are no vacancies in your preferred team/location please continue to make an application and we will add you to a waiting list. You will be contacted when vacancies become available to see if you are still interested in Driving for Hertfordshire County Council.For more information about each of these roles please visit our Driving jobs in Hertfordshire page<h4>About you</h4><ul><li>You'll be licensed to drive minibus-type vehicles with a full unrestricted D1 category licence.</li><li>You'll be a confident and safe driver.</li><li>You'll have a caring and professional approach.</li><li>You'll have experience of driving both manual and automatic vehicles.</li></ul>We welcome applications from candidates who currently reside in the UK with established proof of right to work documentation. We are not able to offer sponsorship at this time for this role.Benefits of working for us <h4>How to apply</h4>As part of your application, please upload your most recent CV. Ensure your CV is up to date with your employment history (including any employment gaps), and including any training/qualifications. We encourage you to include examples of where you have demonstrated the requirements/criteria in the advert / job profile to allow the panel to fully recognise your skills and abilities. You will have the opportunity to include a short covering paragraph within your application to give us a little more information about your skills, knowledge, and experiences. <h4>Additional information</h4>Disability Confident We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer and guarantee an interview to anyone disclosing a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria for the post.Safeguarding This role has been identified as requiring a Disclosure &amp; Barring Service (DBS) check.Driving required You’ll need to have the ability to drive and/or travel around Hertfordshire, either using your own mode of transport or a company car to travel to other locations.English Fluency The ability to converse at ease with members of the public and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post (for those whose language is a signed language the provision of a sign language interpreter who speaks English to the necessary standard of fluency will be required). Further information about the legal requirement can be found here.





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Drivers

We welcome applications from candidates who currently reside in the UK with established proof of right to work documentation. We are not able to offer sponsorship at this time for this role.Job Title: Senior Support Worker Salary: £32,392 (£16.78 per hour) with the opportunity to progress to £35,367 (£18.33 per hour) Hours: Full Time, Part Time and Flexible hours available Contract: Permanent Directorate: Adult Care Services*Salary inclusive of enhancement for working 20% of time at the weekend. Sleep In allowances are paid at £40 per night. Some of these posts are only available to Female applicants as permitted under the Equality Act 2010Locations:Bishops Stortford - Apton Road - 30 hours Welwyn Garden City - St Michaels House - 37 hours (female only) St Albans - Hixberry Lane - 37 Hours (female only)<h4>About the team</h4>People with disabilities in Hertfordshire need people like you!Are you an experienced Support Worker wanting to progress whilst supporting people to live their best lives? Come and work for a trusted employer who will value you and support your developmentWho we areOur supported living and short breaks services support adults with various disabilities. Some have learning or physical disabilities and need high levels of physical care, others can meet their own day to day needs but may have behaviours of concern, mental ill-health or just a need for support to get through their everyday lives.<h4>About the role</h4>Work in peoples’ own homes on our sites, to support them with: <ul><li>Meeting their basic daily needs and achieve their goals</li><li>Personal hygiene, eating and drinking</li><li>Keeping their homes clean</li><li>Managing their money</li><li>Taking their medication</li><li>Attending health appointments</li><li>Joining in with social and leisure activities at home and in their local community </li></ul>In short breaks, people rely on you to support them to enjoy their time away from home while their carers have a well-deserved break. This is a fantastic opportunity to take a step towards management with great support. <h4>About you</h4>You just need the right values and a willingness to learn.You need to have some experience as a Support Worker for this role and to hold an RQF Level 2 award or equivalent – we will support you with all additional the training you need. As a Senior Support Worker, you will lead shifts – overseeing the team and dealing with day-to-day challenges, supervise others and take on an additional area of responsibility such as coordination of training or health and safety. Most of our services need you to support people with personal care, in some this involves using moving and handling equipment and, in those services, you would need to be physically able to manage this type of work. Our roles involve shift work on either days or nights, including weekends and bank holidays. Some roles require you to sleep in. This job role is within the Health and Social Care, level 8 job profile. Please locate this via:Job profiles - Health and social careTo hear more about this opportunity please contact <a href="mailto:ed.davis@hertfordshire.gov.uk" target="_blank">ed.davis@hertfordshire.gov.uk</a> for an informal discussion about the role.This is an ongoing position, and applications will be considered as and when receivedBenefits of working for us <h4>How to apply</h4>As part of your application, please upload your most recent CV. Ensure your CV is up to date with your employment history (including any employment gaps), and including any training/qualifications. We encourage you to include examples of where you have demonstrated the requirements/criteria in the advert / job profile to allow the panel to fully recognise your skills and abilities. You will have the opportunity to include a short covering paragraph within your application to give us a little more information about your skills, knowledge, and experiences.<h4>Additional information</h4>Disability Confident We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer and guarantee an interview to anyone disclosing a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria for the post.Safeguarding This role has been identified as requiring a Disclosure &amp; Barring Service (DBS) check.English Fluency The ability to converse at ease with members of the public and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post (for those whose language is a signed language the provision of a sign language interpreter who speaks English to the necessary standard of fluency will be required). Further information about the legal requirement can be found here.





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Senior Support Worker

Job Title: Senior Social Worker Salary: £41,511 with an opportunity to progress to £45,718 Hours: 37 hours per week Location: Hertfordshire Contract Type: Permanent/Fixed Term Directorate: Adult Care Services£1000 welcome payment, lease car &amp; relocation package* terms apply<h4>About the team</h4>We are looking for Senior Social Workers across the following teams:Older People Team - East<ul><li>North Herts team</li></ul>Support adults and carers with long-term health and social care needs. Our teams work under the Care Act to&nbsp;safeguard, assess, plan, support, and review&nbsp;care needs. Roles are available in:<ul><li>Locality-based teams</li><li>Residential and community reviewing teams</li><li>Crisis intervention and hospital admission prevention teams</li><li>Sensory services</li></ul>Adult Disability Team<ul><li>East - Autism specialist - fixed term/secondment</li><li>West - Watford</li></ul>This service supports adults with learning and physical disabilities to live independently and engage with their communities.You’ll:<ul><li>Complete care needs assessments</li><li>Develop innovative, person-centred support plans</li><li>Build networks and raise awareness locally</li><li>Work alongside community care officers, learning disability nurses, and occupational therapists</li></ul>This is a fast-paced, community-focused environment. A full UK driving licence is required. Hybrid working is available, with a minimum of 2 days per week in the office.Connected Lives Gateway Team <ul><li>East (Stevenage)</li><li>West (Hemel Hempstead)</li></ul>Be part of the front door to adult social care in Hertfordshire, focusing on prevention, early intervention, and short-term support.This role involves traveling throughout Hertfordshire to visit residents' homes and the office, providing crucial information and support to prevent, reduce, and delay the need for statutory services. You will work within a 12-week pathway to connect people with resources that empower them to manage their lives independently.You'll<ul><li>Conduct assessments and reviews (including carers)</li><li>Develop personalised solutions, and coordinate support to maximise independence.</li><li>Collaborate with various partners while adhering to professional standards and legislation</li></ul>Specialist training will be provided to assess functional ability and utilise technology and equipment-based solutions.Hospital Intergrated Discharge Service<ul><li>Watford General Hospital<ul><li>market forces enhancement per year</li><li>5% operational enhancement.</li></ul></li></ul>These enhancements are non-contractual payments, subject to a 3 yearly review.Please note within Hospital Teams, we offer a 7 day a week service and currently operate a one weekend in 8 rota across the hospital teamYou'll ensure safe and timely discharges from hospital by:<ul><li>Assessing the needs of patients and carers</li><li>Arranging appropriate care packages</li><li>Liaising with professionals and agencies</li><li>Supporting person-centred discharge planning</li></ul><h4>About the role</h4>As a Senior Social Worker you will be responsible for overseeing and supporting the delivery of social services to communities or specific areas.&nbsp;Responsibilities:<ul><li>Coordinating different social workers and support services</li><li>Managing schedules and handling issues or concerns within the community</li><li>Providing emotional support and guidance to individuals and families</li><li>Assessing and reviewing the situations of individuals and families</li><li>Organising and managing packages of support to enable people to lead fuller lives</li><li>Making referrals to other agencies and participating in multidisciplinary teams</li><li>Maintaining accurate records and preparing reports for legal action</li></ul><h4>About you</h4>You will be a SWE registered Social Worker, at least 2 years post qualified, who has successfully completed an ASYE program working to the Social Work England professional standards. You will undertake The Care Act assessments for eligible current and historical cases, using our Connected Lives strategy to review and manage packages of care.You will also actively undertake a specialist role, e.g. AMHP, Best Interest Assessor or Practice Educator, have a place secured on a course, or commit to undertaking this as soon as appointed.The role of a Senior Social Worker is crucial in the discharge to assess model, which aims to improve outcomes for people by reducing the length of hospital stays and promoting independence at home.&nbsp;If this opportunity resonates with you, feel free to reach out. We’re eager to connect and learn more about your interest.This job role is within the Health and Social Care job family, level 11 job profile. Please locate this via: Job profiles - Health and social careTo hear more about this opportunity please contact <a href="mailto:ed.davis@hertfordshire.gov.uk" target="_blank">ed.davis@hertfordshire.gov.uk</a> for an informal discussion about the role. Interview Date:Please note interviews will be arranged as and when applications are received.Benefits of working for usWe welcome applications from candidates who currently reside in the UK with established proof of right to work documentation. We are not able to offer sponsorship at this time for this role.<h4>How to apply</h4>As part of your application, please upload your most recent CV. Ensure your CV is up to date with your employment history (including any employment gaps), and including any training/qualifications. We encourage you to include examples of where you have demonstrated the requirements/criteria in the advert / job profile to allow the panel to fully recognise your skills and abilities. You will have the opportunity to include a short covering paragraph within your application to give us a little more information about your skills, knowledge, and experiences.Secondment The Austism position is open to secondments. If you work for HCC or any other Local Authority and would like to be considered as a Secondment contract, please ensure you complete the Secondment Form&nbsp;as part of your application. If you do not, your application will be considered as a Fixed Term Contract only.<h4>Additional information</h4>Disability Confident We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer and guarantee an interview to anyone disclosing a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria for the post.Safeguarding This role has been identified as requiring a Disclosure &amp; Barring Service (DBS) check.Driving required You’ll need to have the ability to drive and/or travel around Hertfordshire, either using your own mode of transport or a company car to travel to other locations.English Fluency The ability to converse at ease with members of the public and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post (for those whose language is a signed language the provision of a sign language interpreter who speaks English to the necessary standard of fluency will be required). Further information about the legal requirement can be found here.





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Senior Social Worker

Job Title: Support Worker Location: Hertfordshire Various Locations Salary:Level 6: £26,277 (£13.62 per hour) with the opportunity to progress to £28,905 (£14.98 per hour) Hours: Full Time, Part Time and Flexible hours available Contract: Permanent and Bank contracts available Directorate: Adult Care Services*Salary inclusive of enhancement for working 20% of time at the weekend. Sleep In allowances are paid at £40 per night. We welcome applications from candidates who currently reside in the UK with established proof of right to work documentation. We are not able to offer sponsorship at this time for this role.AT THIS TIME WE ARE UNABLE TO ACCEPT APPLICATIONS FROM CANDIDATES WITH STUDENT VISAS OR SPONSORED VISASThis post is only available to Female applicants as permitted under the Equality Act 2010Locations:Bishops Stortford - Apton Road - 37 Hours&nbsp; Hemel Hempstead - Elara House - 37 hours and 21 hours Hoddesdon: Isabel Court - Female only - 37 hours Watford - Cassio Metro - Female only - 37 hours Welwyn Garden City - Chambers Grove - Female only - 37 hours<h4>About the team</h4>People with disabilities in Hertfordshire need people like you! Do you want to support someone to live their best life and build a great career at the same time?Come and work for a trusted employer who will value you and support your development Who we areOur supported living and short breaks services support adults with various disabilities. Some have learning or physical disabilities and need high levels of physical care, others can meet their own day to day needs but may have behaviours of concern, mental ill-health or just a need for support to get through their everyday lives. <h4>About the role</h4>Working in peoples’ own homes on our sites, to support them with: <ul><li>Meeting their basic daily needs and achieve their goals</li><li>Personal hygiene, eating and drinking</li><li>Keeping their homes clean</li><li>Managing their money</li><li>Taking their medication</li><li>Attending health appointments</li><li>Joining in with social and leisure activities at home and in their local community </li></ul>In short breaks, people rely on you to support them to enjoy their time away from home while their carers have a well-deserved break. What you need Most of our services need you to support people with personal care, in some this involves using moving and handling equipment and in those services, you would need to be physically able to manage this type of work.Our roles involve shift work on either days or nights, including weekends and bank holidays. Some roles require you to sleep in. <h4>About you</h4>Essential dutiesProvide direct support and review support plansHold or working towards Level 2 HSC award (NVQ/RQF/apprenticeship) Lead and coordinate shifts on a regular basisFormally supervise junior staffLead on a group home or one part of a serviceThis job role is within the Health and Social Care, level 6 job profile. Please locate this via: Job profiles - Health and social careTo hear more about this opportunity please contact <a href="mailto:ed.davis@hertfordshire.gov.uk" target="_blank">ed.davis@hertfordshire.gov.uk</a> for an informal discussion about the role.This is an ongoing vacancy and applications will be considered as and when they are received <h4>How to apply</h4>As part of your application, please upload your most recent CV. Ensure your CV is up to date with your employment history (including any employment gaps), and including any training/qualifications. We encourage you to include examples of where you have demonstrated the requirements/criteria in the advert / job profile to allow the panel to fully recognise your skills and abilities. You will have the opportunity to include a short covering paragraph within your application to give us a little more information about your skills, knowledge, and experiences. <h4>Additional information</h4>Disability Confident We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer and guarantee an interview to anyone disclosing a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria for the post.Safeguarding This role has been identified as requiring a Disclosure &amp; Barring Service (DBS) check.English Fluency The ability to converse at ease with members of the public and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post (for those whose language is a signed language the provision of a sign language interpreter who speaks English to the necessary standard of fluency will be required). Further information about the legal requirement can be found here.





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Support Worker

Job Title: Waking Night Residential ARC Worker Starting Salary: £30,559 progressing to £33,366 per annum plus 6% market enhancement* Hours: 37 Location: Hertfordshire (This is a floating role therefore you will be required to travel / work in the following locations: Stevenage, Baldock, Hertford, Welwyn Garden City and Watford) Contract Type: Permanent Directorate: Childrens ServicesPlease note that due to the needs of the service, we only recruiting female candidates for this role.<h4>About the team</h4>Hertfordshire County Council believes in keeping young people close, to enable them to maintain their identity, and to maintain links with the community to which they belong, this in turn allows us to support these young people, their families, and friends.This waking night role will be based across 6 of Hertfordshire residential children’s homes according to the needs of the home at that time. The post holder will work as part of each homes dedicated, well established and friendly residential team ensuring consistency and promoting safety for children over the night time periods.<h4>About the role</h4>This role will require you to support children at night across a variety of homes. This support is different in all of the homes and will include some personal care.You will also support the children with overnight tasks which may include:<ul><li>Supporting children to talk</li><li>Completing observations</li><li>Supporting children at the hospital</li><li>Supporting with personal Care</li><li>Monitoring sleep patterns</li><li>Welcoming a child home</li><li>De-escalating conflict</li><li>Celebrating success.</li></ul>The role also includes a variety of record keeping and supporting the team to keep the home clean and homely.<h4>About you</h4>Essential:<ul><li>Passion for working with children.</li><li>Ability to learn and implement training.</li><li>Flexible and innovative to meet challenges.</li><li>Post is for waking nights however postholder will need to be available for training during the day at intervals throughout the year.</li><li>Willing to work across Hertfordshire at various different locations such as Hertford, Welwyn Garden City, Baldock, Stevenage and Watford.</li><li>Full Driving Licence and access to a vehicle.</li><li>At least 1 year experience of working with children or caring for children and young people.</li></ul> Desirable:<ul><li>Hold Diploma level 3/ 4 Health and social care.</li></ul>This role is an exciting challenge for the right person. Working across several teams and with many children requires you to be flexible, creative and be able to adjust your approach to the individuals you will meet and support.Night time can often be a difficult time for our children and having the right person with them helps to manage their previous traumas.Hertfordshire provides all residential staff with extensive training to learn the skills for our therapeutic and trauma informed approach to looking after children.This job role is within the&nbsp;, level &nbsp;job profile. Please locate this via:Job profiles - Health and social careTo hear more about this opportunity please contact Kathryn Gentry (<a href="mailto:Kathryn.Gentry@hertfordshire.gov.uk" target="_blank">Kathryn.Gentry@hertfordshire.gov.uk</a>) if you have any question or queries about the role.Interview Date:&nbsp;W/C 27th January and W/C 3rd FebBenefits of working for us<h4>How to apply</h4>As part of your application, please upload your most recent CV. Ensure your CV is up to date with your employment history (including any employment gaps), and including any training/qualifications. We encourage you to include examples of where you have demonstrated the requirements/criteria in the advert / job profile to allow the panel to fully recognise your skills and abilities. You will have the opportunity to include a short covering paragraph within your application to give us a little more information about your skills, knowledge, and experiences.<h4>Additional information</h4>Sponsorship:&nbsp; We welcome applications from candidates who currently reside in the UK with established proof of right to work documentation. We are not able to offer sponsorship at this time for this role.Disability Confident We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer and guarantee an interview to anyone disclosing a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria for the post.Safeguarding This role has been identified as requiring a Disclosure &amp; Barring Service (DBS) check.Driving required You’ll need to have the ability to drive and/or travel around Hertfordshire, either using your own mode of transport or a company car to travel to other locations.English Fluency The ability to converse at ease with members of the public and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post (for those whose language is a signed language the provision of a sign language interpreter who speaks English to the necessary standard of fluency will be required). Further information about the legal requirement can be found here.





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Waking Night Residential ARC Worker

Job Title: Childrens Social Worker Salary: £37,035 per annum + £5,673 market enhanced payment progressing to £40,476 per annum + £5,242 market enhanced payment PLUS £1k one off welcome payment* Hours: 37 full time Location: Base locations in Stevenage and Apsley. Whilst you will have a base, each team has a geographic area they cover which will require regular access to a vehicle in order to travel to meetings Contract Type: Permanent / 12 Mth FTC/Secondment Directorate: Childrens Services All roles are full time and permanent unless otherwise stated below under 'about the role'<h4>About the service</h4>At Hertfordshire County Council, we believe that the children and young people in our care deserve the best. And that means ensuring the social workers who work alongside them are trained, supported, and highly motivated.As an innovative authority, we are committed to developing motivational social work practice and you will be trained to work in this way. You will be working at the forefront of best practice to deliver first class support to vulnerable children and families which will expose you to managing complex and diverse caseloads.By changing our approach to families, they are changing their approach to us and we are managing to keep far more children at home safely with their families. With dedicated Diversity &amp; Inclusion strategy and focus groups, we promote diversity and inclusion across the delivery of services and within our workforce.We will offer a stimulating working environment, regular supervision meetings and training opportunities to help you to reach your full potential with the assistance and guidance of our specialist L&amp;D teams. The pandemic has brought about changes in the way we work and having learnt from this and from feedback from our staff and communities, we are embedding important principles around ‘Our Way Forward’. The overarching vision for Children’s Services is that we work in a ‘flexible and balanced’ way with a focus on ‘continuous improvement’; this is underpinned by a ‘mix and blend’ approach by adopting hybrid ways of working, balancing the need for collaborative workspaces with the right technology for staff to work from home and touchdown areas where this is right for you and for our families.<h4>About the teams</h4>Each Team is made up of; a Team Manager, Consultant Social Worker(s), Senior Practitioners, Social Workers, Children's Practitioners and Family Practitioners. We are looking for experienced Social Workers to join one of the following teams:<ul><li>Family Safeguarding (East and West)</li><li>Children Looked After (East)</li><li>Assessment (West)</li><li>Specialist Adolescent Service Hertfordshire (SASH) - Permanent and 12 Mth FTC/Secondment</li></ul><h4>About you</h4>It is essential that all Social Workers who apply have the following:<ul><li>Qualified and Social Work England Registered</li><li>At least 1 years post ASYE experience</li><li>Strong written and verbal communication skills</li><li>Knowledge of legislation, guidance, policy, and procedures</li><li>Proficient in the use of Microsoft IT package</li><li>Full UK Driving Licence</li><li>Regular Access to a vehicle</li></ul>In addition to the above, below outlines team specific essential criteria:Family Safeguarding:<ul><li>Experience of care planning, assessments and reviews.</li><li>Deliver welfare reports to conferences and court hearings</li></ul>CLA:<ul><li>Experience of care planning, assessments and reviews.</li><li>Track record of working alongside challenging families</li></ul>Assessment:<ul><li>Experience of conducting assessments and reviews.</li><li>Presenting care plans to conferences</li></ul>SASH:<ul><li>An understating of partnership working</li><li>Report writing Skills</li><li>An understanding of child development</li></ul>This job role is within the Health and Social Care, level 10 job profile. Please locate this via:Job profiles - Health and social careTo read more about our service and opportunities available visit our Childrens Social Work pageRecruitment timeline: We review all applications on a regular basis with interviews arranged on an ad hoc basis - please check your emails for updates.Benefits of working for us Additional Benefits for Social Work roles include:<ul><li>Monthly Market Enhanced Payment</li><li>One off £1k Welcome Payment* (terms &amp; conditions apply)</li><li>Lease Car Scheme</li><li>Up to £6k relocation expenses (terms &amp; conditions apply)</li><li>Hybrid working model</li><li>5 Days additional annual leave entitlement</li><li>SWE Registration Fee paid</li></ul><h4>How to apply</h4>As part of your application, please upload your most recent CV. Ensure your CV is up to date with your employment history (including any employment gaps), and including any training/qualifications. We encourage you to include examples of where you have demonstrated the requirements/criteria in the advert / job profile to allow the panel to fully recognise your skills and abilities. You will have the opportunity to include a short covering paragraph within your application to give us a little more information about your skills, knowledge, and experiences.We welcome applications from candidates who currently reside in the UK with established proof of right to work documentation. We are not able to offer sponsorship at this time for this role.<h4>Additional information</h4>Disability Confident We are proud to be a&nbsp;Disability Confident employer&nbsp;and guarantee an interview to anyone disclosing a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria for the post.Safeguarding This role has been identified as requiring a Disclosure &amp; Barring Service (DBS) check.Driving required You’ll need to have the ability to drive and/or travel around Hertfordshire, either using your own mode of transport or a company car to travel to other locations.English Fluency The ability to converse at ease with members of the public and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post (for those whose language is a signed language the provision of a sign language interpreter who speaks English to the necessary standard of fluency will be required).&nbsp;Further information about the legal requirement can be found here.





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Qualified Social Workers (Children's)

Job Title: Adult Occupational Therapist Starting Salary: £37,035 opportunity to progress to £40,476 per annum (pro rata for part time) + £1000 welcome payment, lease car &amp; relocation - terms apply Pay award pending Hours: Location: Hertfordshire Contract Type: Permanent Directorate: Adult Care Services<h4>About the role</h4>As an Adult Care Services occupational therapist, you will hold your own caseload and work in partnership with people living in the community across Hertfordshire. You will undertake a holistic assessment of need to identify person-centred outcomes.We work in an enabling way with people and their families and carers, to promote independence and participation, through meaningful occupation and a strengths-based approach. Across all our services we aim to ensure that people are provided with the right support and advice, and at the right time.Our Adult Care Services Connected Lives practice principles are very much aligned to core occupational therapy values, with the ultimate aim of connecting people to the life that they want to live.We work collaboratively alongside social care colleagues, as well as with our health partners, housing and care providers, and a range of community support services.The role will also include an opportunity to mentor and develop others.Older People Team WestCould you bring your experience and passion for improving outcomes for people&nbsp;over age 65 and their carers with social care needs to the Older Person Service?It is an inspiring time to be working in Hertfordshire. We are giving back control to people by talking through ways to achieve personal goals, get involved in the community and be as independent as possible. We are committed to deliver a better adult social care experience through a responsive and person-centred approach, focussing on people and carers outcomes they wish to achieve.We are re-energising our adult social care model of&nbsp;Connected Lives approach&nbsp;that has a strong ethos of strength-based working, identifying personal goals and ensuring personal, family and community resources are utilised to achieve positive outcomes for people.The Older Person Service is a dynamic service that works across the community under the Care Act to safeguard,&nbsp; assess, plan support and review adults and cares with long term health and social care needs. We have a range of teams within Older People services, including locality based teams, both residential and community reviewing teams, crisis intervention and prevention of hospital admission teams, and sensory services. &nbsp;We can offer hybrid working arrangements, flexible working practices, community engagement and volunteer activities.&nbsp;Adult Disability Service West This service provides support to adults living with a learning or physical disability.We aim to enable people to make positive decisions in their lives, promote their independence and ensure they can get involved in their local community. We're a service motivated by and dedicated to social care intervention and community social work.We’re looking for occupational therapists and senior occupational therapists&nbsp; who can engage with people, promoting and enabling inclusive community options, as well as self-directed purchased services. The teams are community-based and applicants will need to have a full UK driving licence. &nbsp;We also offer hybrid-working, working from the office a minimum of 2 days a week.This is a fast-paced environment.&nbsp;Our locality teams focus on complex cases and include general assessments and care planning. You'll support with:<ul><li>completing care needs assessment</li><li>developing innovative support plans</li><li>building networks</li><li>raising awareness in the area and developing valuable links for the team.&nbsp;</li></ul><h4>About you</h4>You will need:<ul><li>A&nbsp;recognised occupational therapy qualification and be registered with The Health and Care Professions Council</li><li>To ensure&nbsp;practice is consistent with The Royal College of Occupational Therapists’&nbsp;Professional standards for occupational therapy practice, conduct and ethics, and the HCPC Standards of Proficiency for Occupational therapy</li><li>Knowledge and experience of relevant social care legislation, such as the Care Act 2014, Mental Capacity Act 2005</li><li>To be a confident team member with good decision-making skills</li><li>The ability to work successfully with partners and other agencies</li><li>A full UK driving licence and regular access to a vehicle for work purposes</li></ul>For an informal discussion and more information please contact: sheryl,<a href="mailto:jeram@hertfordshire.gov.uk" target="_blank">jeram@hertfordshire.gov.uk</a>This job role is within Health and Social Care , level 10 job profile. Please locate this via:Job profiles - Health and social careFind out more at Occupational therapy jobs in HertfordshireWe welcome applications from candidates who currently reside in the UK with established proof of right to work documentation. We are not able to offer sponsorship at this time for this role.Benefits of working for us<h4>How to apply</h4>As part of your application, please upload your most recent CV. Ensure your CV is up to date with your employment history (including any employment gaps), and including any training/qualifications. We encourage you to include examples of where you have demonstrated the requirements/criteria in the advert / job profile to allow the panel to fully recognise your skills and abilities. You will have the opportunity to include a short covering paragraph within your application to give us a little more information about your skills, knowledge, and experiences. Secondment This position is open to secondments. If you work for HCC or any other Local Authority and would like to be considered as a Secondment contract, please ensure you complete the&nbsp;Secondment Form&nbsp;as part of your application. If you do not, your application will be considered as a Fixed Term Contract only.<h4>Additional information</h4>Disability Confident We are proud to be a&nbsp;Disability Confident employer&nbsp;and guarantee an interview to anyone disclosing a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria for the post.Safeguarding This role has been identified as requiring a Disclosure &amp; Barring Service (DBS) check.Driving required You’ll need to have the ability to drive and/or travel around Hertfordshire, either using your own mode of transport or a company car to travel to other locations.English Fluency The ability to converse at ease with members of the public and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post (for those whose language is a signed language the provision of a sign language interpreter who speaks English to the necessary standard of fluency will be required).&nbsp;Further information about the legal requirement can be found here.





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Adult Occupational Therapist

Job Title: School crossing patrol Starting Salary: £12.26ph Hours: 7.5 per week Monday to Friday; 8am-9am and 3pm - 3:45pm. Location: Hertfordshire Contract Type: Permanent Term time only &amp; area relief positions to cover absences Directorate: Growth &amp; Environment<h4>About the team</h4>We employ over 150 paid school crossing patrols, who safely ensure children and other pedestrians are escorted across roads. Each patrol will have a team lead that provides the patrols with supervision and support.We currently have vacancies at the following schools:Swing Gate (afternoons only) - Berkhamsted Brookland - Cheshunt St Pauls - Chipperfield Chorleywood School - Chorleywood Colney Heath School - Colney Heath Crabtree - Harpenden Manland - Harpenden The Grove Junior - Harpenden Hobbs Hill Wood - Hemel Hempstead Norton St Nicholas – Letchworth Roger De Clare (Mondays and Tuesdays) - Puckeridge&nbsp; Fawbert &amp; Barnard (afternoons only) - Sawbridgeworth Reedings – Sawbridgeworth Woodhall - South Oxhey St Andrews (relief) – Stanstead Abbots Bishopswood - Tring St. Catherines – Ware Bromet - Watford Holwell - Welwyn Garden City<h4>About the role</h4>We have various opportunities across schools in Hertfordshire. You’ll be able to select your location preferences within the application form, and we’ll be in touch with you to discuss what opportunities are available in these locations.The duties include:<ul><li>Ensure the safety of children, parents and other pedestrians waiting to cross or whilst crossing the road.</li><li>Take appropriate action when emergency or hazardous situations arise.</li><li>Give clear signals to drivers, so as to stop traffic in a safe and courteous manner.</li><li>Regularly assess the risks associated with operating at the crossing site.</li><li>Encourage pedestrians to use the crossing point and to have regard for the needs of people with disabilities.</li></ul><h4>About you</h4><ul><li>No previous experience is required, and full training will be provided along with a uniform</li><li>Have great customer service with children, drivers, parents, and teachers</li><li>You'll need to be able to work every school day, therefore you won’t be able to take holidays in term time.</li><li>Ability to communicate confidently with adults and children, therefore good interpersonal skills are required.</li><li>To be able to judge and foresee hazardous situations as they occur in relation to traffic.</li><li>To be able to stand throughout and walk continuously for the duration of a shift, holding a school crossing patrol sign (up to 2kg) (up to 45 minutes).</li><li>A sound road sense and an awareness of the effect of weather conditions on road users.</li><li>To be able to work in all weather conditions.</li></ul>This job role is within the&nbsp;Operational Services, level OPS2&nbsp;job profile. Please locate this via:&nbsp;Job profiles - Operational servicesHow do I find out more?Email: <a href="mailto:scp.enquiries@hertfordshire.gov.uk" target="_blank">scp.enquiries@hertfordshire.gov.uk</a> or Telephone: 01992 556803Benefits of working for us<h4>How to apply</h4>As part of your online application, please upload your most recent CV. Ensure your CV is up to date with your employment history (including any employment gaps), and including any training/qualifications. We encourage you to include examples of where you have demonstrated the requirements/criteria in the advert / job profile to allow the panel to fully recognise your skills and abilities. You will have the opportunity to include a short covering paragraph within your application to give us a little more information about your skills, knowledge, and experiences.If you do not have a CV, please contact via email: <a href="mailto:scp.enquiries@hertfordshire.gov.uk" target="_blank">scp.enquiries@hertfordshire.gov.uk</a> or Telephone: 01992 556803.<h4>Additional information</h4>Disability Confident We are proud to be a&nbsp;Disability Confident employer&nbsp;and guarantee an interview to anyone disclosing a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria for the post.Safeguarding This role has been identified as requiring a Disclosure &amp; Barring Service (DBS) check.English Fluency The ability to converse at ease with members of the public and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post (for those whose language is a signed language the provision of a sign language interpreter who speaks English to the necessary standard of fluency will be required).&nbsp;Further information about the legal requirement can be found here.





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School crossing patrol

Job Title: Senior Occupational Therapist Starting Salary: £41,511 opportunity to progress to £45,718 per annum – pay award pending + £1000 welcome payment, lease car &amp; relocation - terms apply Hours: 37 Location: Hertfordshire Contract Type: Permanent Directorate: Adult Care Services<h4>About the team</h4>Housing Solutions – Apsley, Hemel Hempstead, 37 hoursThe Housing Solutions team offer specialist assessment across Hertfordshire for major housing adaptations. The team has a blend of community based Occupational Therapists and Community Care Officer Trusted Assessors who complete specialist housing needs assessments to identify major adaptation solutions to enable a person to have better access to the facilities within their homes.We explore personal strengths, their family and friends’ support networks, and using expert knowledge we connect people with things that will help individuals and families to get on with their lives, achieving prevention, reducing or delaying the need for statutory provision of care services.Enablement Team – Farnham House, Stevenage – 37 hoursThe Enablement Occupational Therapy Team provide support to older people and adults with a disability. We promote personalisation through our assessment process, focusing on the wellbeing of the individual. The Enablement Occupational Therapists deliver enabling programmes. Their input is time-limited, with intervention generally between 4 -6 weeks, this can be extended up to 12weeks where identified goals require this. The care management is completed externally to the enablement team allowing our OTs to focus solely on their OT interventions.Adult Disability Team&nbsp;Stevenage Team - Fixed Term contract to February 2026 St Albans Team – Apsley, Hemel Hempstead, 37 hoursWe work in an enabling way with people and their families and carers, to promote independence and participation, through meaningful occupation and a strengths-based approach. Across all our services we aim to ensure that people are provided with the right support and advice, and at the right time.We work collaboratively alongside social care colleagues, as well as with our health partners, housing and care providers, and a range of community support services.<h4>About the role</h4>About the role:<ul><li>Working collaboratively with other partners and teams within Adult Care Services</li><li>Developing innovative support plans</li><li>Promote and support strength based assessment and practice approach to all interventions to maximise independence, health and well being to prevent or reduce the need for Adult Social Care</li><li>Working creatively with residents to ensure their safety and independence</li><li>Raising awareness in the area and developing valuable links for the team</li><li>Supporting other Therapists and Community Care Officers</li><li>Provide information and advice to enable an individual to confidently and safely participate in their daily life, includes grading of tasks and activities and adapting their environments</li><li>You will undertake a specialism eg Moving and Handling, BiA, AMP or Occupational Therapy practice educator</li></ul>Specific to Housing Solutions:<ul><li>Completing complex assessments and making recommendations for major housing adaptations</li><li>Care planning and organising equipment for minor adaptations</li></ul>Specific to Enablement Team: <ul><li>Designing personalised programmes that enable, and encourage the individual to relearn skills and regain abilities.</li><li>Reviews of moving and handling, provision of specialist equipment, &amp; minor adaptations to support identified goals.</li><li>Supporting people in the community and on discharge pathways from acute hospital settings</li></ul><h4>About you</h4>Essential:<ul><li>HCPC Registered Occupational Therapist</li><li>Full driving licence and regular access to a vehicle</li><li>2 years post qualifying experience as an Occupational Therapist</li><li>Knowledge and experience in social care sector</li><li>Experience of completing assessments and making recommendations</li><li>Ability to work on your own as well as part of a team</li></ul>Desirable<ul><li>Knowledge of Care Act 2014</li><li>Knowledge of Mental Capacity Act 2005</li></ul>We welcome applications from candidates who currently reside in the UK with established proof of right to work documentation. We are not able to offer sponsorship at this time for this role.This job role is within the HSC, level JF11 job profile. Please locate this via:Job profiles - Health and social careTo hear more about this opportunity please contact <a href="mailto:Sheryl.jeram@hertfordshire.gov.uk" target="_blank">Sheryl.jeram@hertfordshire.gov.uk</a> for an informal discussion about the role.Applications will be considered as an when received and interviews arranged accordinglyBenefits of working for us<h4>How to apply</h4>As part of your application, please upload your most recent CV. Ensure your CV is up to date with your employment history (including any employment gaps), and including any training/qualifications. We encourage you to include examples of where you have demonstrated the requirements/criteria in the advert / job profile to allow the panel to fully recognise your skills and abilities. You will have the opportunity to include a short covering paragraph within your application to give us a little more information about your skills, knowledge, and experiences. <h4>Additional information</h4>Disability Confident We are proud to be a&nbsp;Disability Confident employer&nbsp;and guarantee an interview to anyone disclosing a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria for the post.Safeguarding This role has been identified as requiring a Disclosure &amp; Barring Service (DBS) check.Driving required You’ll need to have the ability to drive and/or travel around Hertfordshire, either using your own mode of transport or a company car to travel to other locations.English Fluency The ability to converse at ease with members of the public and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post (for those whose language is a signed language the provision of a sign language interpreter who speaks English to the necessary standard of fluency will be required).&nbsp;Further information about the legal requirement can be found here.





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We are seeking a passionate and skilled Occupational Therapist to join our team and help support children with&nbsp;attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC), and Social, Emotional, and Mental Health (SEMH) challenges.

What you’ll be doing:
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<li>Provide a high quality standard of occupational therapy assessment, management, treatment and advice for a caseload of children aged 9 to 17 with a wide range of emotional, social and mental health difficulties</li>
<li>Plan, deliver and evaluate therapy treatment programmes as agreed in the child’s EHCP</li>
<li>Work collaboratively as part of the multidisciplinary team and multi-agency teams involved with children and their families, contributing to team meetings, consultations, joint assessments, reviews and staff training.</li>
</ul>
What we’re looking for:
<ul>
<li>Dip COT, BSc or MSc in Occupational Therapy together with HCPC and BAOT registration</li>
<li>previous experience of working in a special school setting or in a CAMHS service</li>
<li>Strong communication and interpersonal skills for collaboration with students, staff, and parents.</li>
<li>A proactive and innovative approach to problem-solving and student support.</li>
</ul>
Why work for us?
<ul>
<li>Supportive and friendly school community</li>
<li>Ongoing training and development opportunities</li>
<li>A rewarding role where you’ll make a real impact!</li>
</ul>
We value your hard work and dedication, and we’re committed to ensuring you feel supported, both professionally and personally so that you are in the best position to make the most impact for the children in our care.

When you join Kedleston Group, you can be certain that your work will have purpose and meaning. You can also expect a supportive environment which enables you to excel in your role and grow in your career.
You will have access to an attractive benefits package including;
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<li>Access to health and well-being programmes, including a free and confidential 24/7 helpline and counselling service</li>
<li>Discounts on retail, travel, and leisure through our benefits platform</li>
<li>Cycle to work scheme</li>
<li>Generous life cover</li>
</ul>
Who are we?
Hawley Woods School provides a specialist environment and support primarily for autistic children and those needing a similarly adapted approach with small classes of 6-8 pupils within our calm, nurturing setting. Our school caters for children from the age of 7 up to 16 years (Key Stages 2, 3 and 4).
We help children with an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) who may be struggling to keep up with the pace of work, may be losing confidence, or struggling with the overwhelming sensory environment of their mainstream school. We also help children who have been out of education for a period of time, to positively re-engage in an education which takes into account any negative experiences they may have had in schools so far.

Hawley Woods School is part of the Kedleston Group. We specialise in providing specialist education and care for children aged 7-19 with a range of special educational needs and disabilities (SEND). These include autistic spectrum condition (ASC), attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and social emotional and mental health needs (SEMH).
We are committed to safeguarding and protecting children and we expect all colleagues to share this commitment. We will do everything possible to ensure that only those who are suitable to work with children are recruited to work for us. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020 and is subject to a range of vetting checks including a criminal records disclosure.

We are a disability confident committed and equal opportunities employer, welcoming applications from all sections of the community.

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Occupational Therapist

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Job Title: Deputy Service Manager
Location: Based across 4 residential services based in Croydon (11 minute walk from East Croydon station) you will need to be able to travel between sites to provide full managerial support. Access to own transport is ideal. Please note that unfortunately this service does not have step free access
Salary: £30,200
Shift Pattern: 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Sunday between 08:00 - 20:00, you will work within these hours, as well as some evenings and weekends hours to ensure 24 hour seamless service delivery alongside the team. You will also take part in our out of hours on call rota.
Please note that this is one of two positions within the service. We also have a night role available. Please type 286320 into our careers site search tool to view the other role.
About the role
We're looking for a Deputy Service Manager to join our residential service based in Croydon. You will support the Service Manager to provide leadership and line management to a team of Recovery Workers, Engagement Workers, and other frontline care and support staff. You will be present to ensure a quality service is delivered 24 hours a day, working closely with the night teams to ensure quality handovers.&nbsp;
You will provide general leadership to the team so they feel empowered to be productive and perform well within their roles, supporting a service which focuses on Forensic Mental Health for 27 people across 4 sites in Croydon. The teams support our residents with person centred support to empower them to overcome their personal barriers with their mental health, and have greater independence and fulfilled living.&nbsp;
Some key responsibilities include:
<ul>
<li>Line Management including providing support and guidance, conducting support and supervisions, and ensuring duties are carried out effectively</li>
<li>Support with the operational delivery of the service</li>
<li>Risk Management ownership, ensuring processes and policies are followed</li>
<li>Property and Housing Management; ensuring the accommodation meets our requirements and is safe to live in</li>
</ul>
About you
We are seeking a passionate, driven and motivated individual to lead the service in a trauma informed and inclusive way. You will have knowledge around the Mental Health complexities that residents can face, and have a can-do attitude which can help empower the team to deliver their KPI's. We look for:
<ul>
<li>Experience in working with people who have enduring mental health and complex backgrounds</li>
<li>Ability to motivate and empower a team to achieve KPI's</li>
<li>Ability to provide advice, guidance, and support to the team on all aspects of service delivery including resident related queries</li>
<li>Willingness and ability to work flexibly to meet service needs</li>
<li>IT proficiency - we use various systems so look for someone who can learn and navigate new systems including case management, microsoft, ATS, HR systems, and other types of organisational software</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>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 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> 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;
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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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Deputy Service Manager

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Job Title: Deputy Service Manager
Location: Based across 4 residential services based in Croydon (11 minute walk from East Croydon station) you will need to be able to travel between sites during the night shift to provide full managerial support. Access to own transport is ideal. Please note that unfortunately this service does not have step free access
Salary: £30,200
Shift Pattern: 37.5 hours per week, supporting the night team who predominantly work Monday to Sunday 20:00 - 08:00, you will work within these hours, as well as daytime hours to attend trainings and meetings. You will also take part in our out of hours on call rota.
Please note that this is one of two positions within the service. We also have a day time role available. Please type 286319 into our careers site search tool to view the other role.
About the role
We're looking for a Deputy Service Manager to join our residential service based in Croydon. You will support the Service Manager to provide leadership and line management to a team of Night Recovery Workers and Night Concierge which totals around 10. You will be present to ensure a quality service is delivered 24 hours a day, working closely with the day teams to ensure quality handovers.&nbsp;
You will provide general leadership to the team so they feel empowered to be productive and perform well within their roles, supporting a service which focuses on Forensic Mental Health for 27 people across 4 sites in Croydon. The teams support our residents with person centred support to empower them to overcome their personal barriers with their mental health, and have greater independence and fulfilled living.&nbsp;
Some key responsibilities include:
<ul>
<li>Line Management including providing support and guidance, conducting support and supervisions, and ensuring duties are carried out effectively</li>
<li>Support with the operational delivery of the service</li>
<li>Risk Management ownership, ensuring processes and policies are followed</li>
<li>Property and Housing Management; ensuring the accommodation meets our requirements and is safe to live in</li>
</ul>
About you
We are seeking a passionate, driven and motivated individual to lead the service in a trauma informed and inclusive way. You will have knowledge around the Mental Health complexities that residents can face, and have a can-do attitude which can help empower the team to deliver their KPI's. We look for:
<ul>
<li>Experience in working with people who have enduring mental health and complex backgrounds</li>
<li>Ability to motivate and empower a team to achieve KPI's</li>
<li>Ability to provide advice, guidance, and support to the team on all aspects of service delivery including resident related queries</li>
<li>Willingness and ability to work flexibly to meet service needs</li>
<li>IT proficiency - we use various systems so look for someone who can learn and navigate new systems including case management, microsoft, ATS, HR systems, and other types of organisational software</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>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 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> 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;
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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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Job DescriptionSalary: £24.30 - £27.33 per hour, depending on grade. Subject to increase for 24/25 pay yearGrade TUTLEC 1 – 4 depending on qualifications and experience.Casual Contract - Hours per Week are variable (as &amp; when required) and subject to demand<ul> <li>Thurrock Adult Community College is the local authority’s provider of adult education for Thurrock. Our main base is in the Old Court House in Grays, but we deliver courses across the borough.</li> <li>You will be responsible for planning courses and lessons, creating resources, teaching lessons, and marking learners work and giving developmental feedback.</li> <li>Experience of teaching adults is required.</li> <li>Experience of teaching individuals with learning difficulties is essential.</li> <li>You will have level 2 qualifications in English and maths, a level 3 award in Education and Training and ideally a level 5 teaching qualification for teaching in post 16 sector. We will consider applications from individuals with no formal teaching qualifications, depending on experience, but you will need to achieve the level 3 award within the first year of teaching and the level 5 diploma within the second year.</li> <li>An Enhanced DBS check with children’s barred list is required.</li></ul>Closing Date: 12th October 2025Interview Date: To Be ConfirmedIf you have any questions or wish to discuss the post further, please contact <a href="mailto:Fay.Stone@thurrock.gov.uk" target="_blank">Fay.Stone@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/EQxxjrfufk9EjufmeBXBpX4BkeAfMIG-jA9HUmp6THyslA?e=Y3Rk6g" target="_blank">Download Job Profile )PDF Document)</a> &nbsp; Application Requirements 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> <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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Job Title:&nbsp;Mental Health Floating Support Coordinator
Location:&nbsp;LU1, Central Luton. The nearest train station is approximately a 10 minute walk with good bus links nearby. Please kindly note that unfortunately this location does not have step free access.
Salary:&nbsp;£24,500
Shift Pattern:&nbsp;37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday 09:00 - 17:00&nbsp;
About the role
We're looking for a Mental Health Floating Support Coordinator to join our team which delivers support to individuals living within the community who have support needs pertaining to their mental health and wellbeing.&nbsp;
In this role you will support adults aged 18+ who have a primary mental health need, including complex needs and dual diagnosis to create personalised support plans and proactive support work to engage them with the opportunities available for them to live independently within the community.&nbsp;
You will support with all aspects of supporting our participants to develop their social skills and independent living skills to help them manage their mental health, delivering crisis prevention.
About you
We're looking for someone who has a true passion for what we do as an organisation, and particularly in supporting those who have suffered from mental health and may have other complex needs. Our community and residents needs are at the forefront of service delivery, so someone who can build trusting professional relationships is key. You will be adaptable, proactive, and able to use your initiative to resolve challenges.. You will be able to work within a team, and have previous knowledge of the needs our community and residents may have. Each support plan is tailored to the individual, putting their needs first for the team to be able to deliver support to their needs.&nbsp;
What are we looking for:
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<li>Understanding of the needs of those who have various complex needs including mental health, substance use, and alcohol dependency</li>
<li>Understand and experience in supporting low to medium mental health service users, so experience with housing and benefits is essential.</li>
<li>Ability to use IT systems to record case notes, email relevant people, and use other software required within the role</li>
<li>Ability and willingness to show flexibility of working patterns, responding to the needs of the communal service and residents</li>
<li>Understanding of the housing and social needs of people with multiple and complex needs</li>
<li>Cultural awareness, Self-awareness, and ability to identify personal growth areas and take feedback</li>
<li>Sensitivity and empathy to others, and ability to deal with individual circumstances with professionalism</li>
<li>Alignment with our values of Ambition, Empowerment, Inclusivity, and Transparency</li>
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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 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>
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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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Mental Health Floating Support Coordinator

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Rainham Village Primary School and Nursery
Upminster Road South,
Rainham
Essex
RM13 9AA
Telephone: 01708 552482
<a href="http://www.rainhamvillage.havering.sch.uk" target="_blank">www.rainhamvillage.havering.sch.uk</a>
Head Teacher: H.R Harrow
SENCO/Inclusion Manager
Salary: Upper pay Scale + TLR
Full time, non-class based SENCO
The school would consider two candidates who would job share each working 3 days (0.6) per week
Contract term: Permanent
Required for January 2026
Rainham Village Primary School &amp; Nursery is an inclusive primary school situated in Rainham, Essex. The school aims to provide a broad, balanced and challenging curriculum within a happy learning environment. As a school we strive to support all children including those who need a high level of personalised planning and who find it difficult to access subject specific learning. The successful candidate must view behaviour as a form of communication.&nbsp; As a school, this is central to our ethos. Building relationships are key to being successful in our school and you must be committed to the well-being and welfare of pupils and staff.
We are looking for someone with the passion, drive and expertise to ensure that our pupils are given the best opportunities to maximise their development and to reach their full potential. This is an excellent opportunity for a candidate with good interpersonal, communication and organisational skills, to join a thriving school and share in our mission to prepare children for the best possible life.
You would be responsible for our SEND model and the quality of provision for all pupils on the SEND register, ensuring that all pupils are able to engage effectively in school life and learning, whatever their needs, and, where appropriate, make progress from their starting points.
As a good classroom practitioner, you will support quality first, inclusive teaching. You will ensure our school continues to benefit from and contributes to local networks, disseminating guidance and training. You should be organised, IT efficient and passionate about improving outcomes for our vulnerable children.
We are looking for a candidate who will:
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<li>Lead by example and inspire, motivate, challenge and support an committed team of support staff</li>
<li>Be committed to and champion inclusion for all children.</li>
<li>Have a commitment to delivering and receiving professional development and be reflective on their practice</li>
<li>Be responsible for day-to-day operation of the SEN and Inclusion policy and coordination of specific provision to support individual pupils with SEN or a disability</li>
<li>Have a good knowledge of the SEN Code of Practice, its application within schools and interventions for a range of SEN</li>
<li>Have experience of working with external partners, relevant agencies and parents to effectively support and improve outcomes for vulnerable pupils and families</li>
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We would welcome applications from experienced teachers who want to make a significant contribution to the provision and outcomes for our vulnerable pupils. We would expect the successful candidate to have completed the&nbsp;National award for SENCO accreditation/NPQ for SENCOs or be prepared to undertake this qualification. Previous experience of the role within a primary setting is essential.&nbsp;
References will be sought prior to interview.
For further details, please read the attached job description.
An informal visit to the school is strongly encouraged.
Please contact the school on: 01708 552482&nbsp; to arrange an appointment with the Head Teacher.
Please apply online.
Closing date: Thursday, 9th October 2025 noon
Interview date : Monday 20th October 2025

SENCO/Inclusion Manager

Are you passionate about making a positive difference in children's lives in Southwark?Does the sound of leading a team of dedicated professionals who share your passion for positive outcomes for children and families appeal to you?If yes, we have the perfect role for you!About the Role:As a MASH Team Manager, you will provide leadership, management and professional guidance to your team. You will promote excellent social work practice, ensuring timely assessments, purposeful interventions and effective safeguarding measures.Through one to one and group supervisions, you will challenge and motivate the team to deliver outstanding services to our vulnerable children, young people and their families while upholding high professional standards.To be considered for an interview, your application will clearly evidence the following:<ul><li>Current registration with Social Work England and a recognised social work qualification</li><li>Extensive knowledge of childcare legislation, statutory guidance, and child development</li><li>Proven experience in professional leadership, driving practice improvements, and preparing formal reports</li><li>Strong analytical and decision-making skills to evaluate complex information</li><li>Commitment to anti-discriminatory practice and addressing inequality</li><li>Ability to provide high-quality, emotionally intelligent supervision and support staff development</li></ul>We are looking to recruit a Team Manager for our MASH Service to play a key role in ensuring children in Southwark are safe and happy. Come and join us at Southwark and be part of a team dedicated to making a lasting, positive impact on the lives of children and families.About Us:Our Children's Services is dedicated to providing outstanding support to vulnerable children and families in Southwark. Our systemically informed, relationship-based approach prioritises the needs of each child, working purposefully with families to manage risk, promote positive outcomes, and create lasting change.Our most recent Ofsted inspection was graded as ‘Good’ in all areas. Ofsted noted that “children are at the heart of practice in Southwark”.Additional Information:<ul><li>A competitive base salary (£52,674 - £59,772 per annum)</li><li>Welcome Payment of £2,500 (£1,250 on appointment and £1,250 paid after successful probation</li><li>Retention payment of £2,400 per year for your first two years, and £3,600 after three years.</li><li>Full time, 36 hours per week.</li><li>Location: Sumner House, SE15 5QS</li></ul>This post requires a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) DBS check at Enhanced level.How we can support you:We have a diverse range of training courses, practitioners and teams to help support you so you can provide the best outcomes. We work alongside a clinical service that specialises in delivering intensive therapeutic services to families.We are co-located with agencies which reflect the needs of the community to support and promote quality work at the start of the child’s journey. We also have MASH Information Officers who offer administrative support, including providing training on our database.Contact Details:For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Avion Grant via email at <a href="mailto:Avion.Grant@southwark.gov.uk" target="_blank">Avion.Grant@southwark.gov.uk</a>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.Recruitment Timeline:<ul><li>Advert close date: We will be reviewing applications on a regular basis.</li><li>Interview date/s: We have weekly interview slots available.</li></ul>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. We strongly advise you to complete your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.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.#LI-PC1Attachments<ul><li><a href="https://emea3.recruitmentplatform.com//tlk/pages/fo/download_job_file.jsp?ID=PEHFK026203F3VBQB796G7VQF&amp;nDocumentID=2583333&amp;ptId=106780" target="_blank">Job Description &amp; Person Specification - Team Manager MASH</a></li></ul>





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Team Manager - MASH

Job Title: Residential Childcare Workers Starting Salary: £31,537 progressing to £34,434 per annum plus 6% market enhancement* *Sleep In allowances are paid at £40 per night. There are opportunities to work additional hours and overtime across the Service. Hours: 37.0 Contract Type: Permanent <h4>About the team</h4>Hertfordshire County Council believes in keeping young people close, to enable them to maintain their identity, and to maintain links with the community to which they belong, this in turn allows us to support these young people, their families, and friends.We understand the impact of trauma on children and are passionate about helping these young people find their strengths and explore what they want to achieve with their lives. We believe in nurturing positive relationships and are wholly dedicated to never giving up on a child.<h4>About the role</h4>Below are some of the things you could say about your role on a day-to-day basis working in our Residential Care homes:“It’s the best job in the World” “The work life balance is brilliant” “I am at home more than I am at work – both families benefit” “’Thanks for running me a bath’ – is what made me smile today – win/win”.If you really want to make a difference to a young person’s life then read on……It is hard to put a job title on a role where you are mentor, teacher, coach, deliverer of parental guidance, role model, therapist, councillor, and family liaison, often all in the same day.Daily you will be liaising with a host of individuals and services, from our young person’s family to schools and education authorities, social workers, police and a whole range of other internal and external contacts.The essence of the role is to support, almost as an extension of the family, one young person to help them develop into adulthood as effectively as possible, establishing routine, boundaries and consistency in a calm, non-judgemental manner. You will work with children and young people who display challenging behaviour due to early life trauma.No two days are the same in our Residential Service - on your working days you could be taking your young person horse riding, painting, for a drive, for a walk, out shopping, or attending virtual schools. You will support children to achieve and grow through positive experiences.“You are there when I rise, when I eat, when I play, and you are there to put me to bed at the end of my day”.Our commitment to young people in our care is to be there around the clock for them. As part of your role you will complete relevant paperwork and work within relevant legislation.You will be part of a team working on a shift/rota basis; you will work together with the rest of the team, and your senior, to organise this in advance.&nbsp;&nbsp; Due to the nature of our care, there may be occasions where you need to swap shifts and working together with your team we can achieve this flexibility.<h4>About you</h4>Essential:<ul><li>Full UK Driving Licence (including business insurance) and regular access to a car.</li><li>Passion for working with children.</li><li>Ability to learn and implement training.</li><li>Flexible and innovative to meet the challenge.</li><li>Willing to work shifts, including evening/ weekend/ bank holidays and sleeping duties.</li></ul> Desirable:<ul><li>Hold Diploma level 3/ 4 Health and social care.</li><li>Experience of working with children or caring for children and young people</li></ul>We welcome applications from candidates who currently reside in the UK with established proof of right to work documentation. We are not able to offer sponsorship at this time for this role.This job role is within the&nbsp;Health and Social Care, level &nbsp;job profile. Please locate this via:&nbsp;Job profiles - Health and social careFor an informal discussion and more information please contact: Sabika Sabeen&nbsp;<a href="mailto:Sabika.Sabeen@hertfordshire.gov.uk" target="_blank">Sabika.Sabeen@hertfordshire.gov.uk</a>&nbsp;- 07515 663033.Benefits of working for us<h4>How to apply</h4>As part of your application, please upload your most recent CV. Ensure your CV is up to date with your employment history (including any employment gaps), and including any training/qualifications. We encourage you to include examples of where you have demonstrated the requirements/criteria in the advert / job profile to allow the panel to fully recognise your skills and abilities. You will have the opportunity to include a short covering paragraph within your application to give us a little more information about your skills, knowledge, and experiences. <h4>Additional information</h4>Sponsorship:&nbsp;We welcome applications from candidates who currently reside in the UK with established proof of right to work documentation. We are not able to offer sponsorship at this time for this role.Disability Confident We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer and guarantee an interview to anyone disclosing a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria for the post.Safeguarding This role has been identified as requiring a Disclosure &amp; Barring Service (DBS) check.Driving required You’ll need to have the ability to drive and/or travel around Hertfordshire, either using your own mode of transport or a company car to travel to other locations.English Fluency The ability to converse at ease with members of the public and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post (for those whose language is a signed language the provision of a sign language interpreter who speaks English to the necessary standard of fluency will be required). Further information about the legal requirement can be found here.





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Residential Childcare Workers

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Property Technical Officer
Job Purpose:
We have an exciting new role within Greenhill Housing Association!&nbsp;
We are looking for a full-time Property Technical Officer who shares our values and will use them to guide the way they work on a daily basis. You will be accountable to our Director of Asset Management and will assist in ensuring that the Associations in-house maintenance team and external contractors effectively provide value for money and meet the requirements of our tenants – many of whom are elderly.
As a small company, it means that every employee gets involved in delivering our services.&nbsp; Whilst you will have your primary duties, you will soon find that no two days are the same, as you can be a genuine part&nbsp;of influencing how we do what we do alongside our tenants.
Reporting to the Director of Asset Management, you will be supported in developing your career and will be involved in a range of interesting and unique projects.
We offer in return a competitive salary, generous annual leave, pension, life assurance, personal accident cover, support and well-being services, and private medical cashback insurance.
Please see the attached full job description
There will be some travel involved with this role.

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