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Environmental Protection Team Leader (RP0141) Starting salary £50,696 pa with progression to £53,953pa through annual increments subject to satisfactory service (inclusive of outer fringe allowance) 37 hours per week (hybrid working) We’re looking for a proactive and enthusiastic senior professional to guide the service functions within regulatory services. This is an exciting new opportunity to manage up to four professional officers, perfect for those experienced officers looking at stepping into management. The Team covers a specialist area of Environmental Health. Either Food and Health and Safety, Environmental Protection or Private Sector Housing. Key responsibilities: The Team Leader will support the Environmental Health Manager in the delivery of their area of specialism and is responsible for providing technical support to the team. The post holder will also undertake proactive and reactive work, responding to a range of service requests. The Team Leader has managerial responsibility for professional and technical staff, and the delivery of the work programme To ensure that all service objectives, targets and service levels are understood, monitored and performed by all members of the team. Work in collaboration with other services, and senior management to ensure that services are joined up appropriately and are aligned to the achievement of the Council’s aims and objectives. What We’re Looking For: We’re seeking an enthusiastic and capable professional with proven experience in service delivery. A track record of seeing complex cases through to conclusion and seeking service improvements. You’ll bring excellent technical knowledge, a passion for your service area with excellent time management skills and an innovative approach. This is a high-impact role at the heart of a prominent public-facing service, offering the opportunity to shape standards across the borough. About us: Community is at the Heart of what we do. Welwyn Hatfield includes the two towns of Welwyn Garden City and Hatfield. The Council is ambitious about providing high quality services to residents in a modern, efficient and an effective way. We know that in order to provide the best for our residents and visitors, we need to do the same for our people. We have set out to make our workplaces vibrant and happy places to be, places where our people feel safe, content and valued. We can offer you a unique and attractive working environment in the heart of Welwyn Garden City, flexible working arrangements, access to electric pool cars, as well as the Local Government benefits including pension scheme and generous annual leave allowance. Our CORE values — Collaborative, Open, Responsible, Excellent — underpin how we work and what we stand for. You can also see our full list of employee benefits on our careers site here<a href="https://careers.welhat.gov.uk/homepage/8/my-rewards" target="_blank">My Rewards – Careers</a> For an informal conversation about the role, please contact Emma Walker Assistant Director Public Realm at<a href="mailto:e.walker@welhat.gov.uk" target="_blank">e.walker@welhat.gov.uk</a> Please note we do not provide sponsorship for employment in the UK. Closing date for applications is 25 January 2026 Remote assessment will be held on 28 January 2026 Face to face interviews will be held on 4 February 2026 Keywords: welwyn hatfield, local government, environmental protection, regulatory services,

Welwyn Hatfield Borough Council

Environmental Protection Team Leader (RP0141)

Job Title: SfYP Project Officer Starting Salary: £38,220 progressing to £41,771 per annum (pro rata for part time) Hours: 37.0 Location: Hemel Hempstead Contract Type: Fixed Term - End date: 29.02.2028 Directorate: Childrens ServicesAre you interested in supporting the delivery of quality work experience to socio-economically disadvantaged young people to improve their career readiness, employability and foundational work readiness skills.Do you have good organisational, communication, numerical and analytical skills?Do you have an eye for detail?<h4>About the role</h4>Hertfordshire County Council Services for Young People (HCC SfYP) is recruiting a Project Officer to deliver the Future Ready Programme to 375 students across Hertfordshireto receive 10 days of immersive, progressive multi-year work experience aimed at improving career readiness and foundational employability skills. This programme is based on the equalex approach to modern work experienceYou will deliver bespoke and progressive high-quality modern work experiences to socio-economically disadvantaged young people to improve their career readiness, employability and foundational work readiness skills.Increase the capability and capacity of employers to deliver high quality work experience to disadvantaged young people.Improve the evidence base and dissemination of how to deliver best in class work experience opportunities for disadvantaged young people.<h4>About you</h4>Essential:<ul><li>Legal rights to work in the UK.</li><li>Driving licence and access to a vehicle.</li><li>Excellent organisation and administrative skills with good attention to detail.</li><li>Interpersonal skills.</li><li>Able to understand the barriers that young people face</li><li>Ability to build rapport with young people and education settings</li><li>Ability to build relationships between local/national employers and the school caseload</li><li>Good ICT skills</li></ul>For information regarding the work of (SfYP) please visit <a href="http://www.servicesforyoungpeople.org" target="_blank">www.servicesforyoungpeople.org</a>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 Programme and Project, level PRO8 job profile. Please locate this via:Job profiles: Project &amp; programmeTo hear more about this opportunity please contact <a href="mailto:steve.trotter@hertfordshirefutures.co.uk" target="_blank">steve.trotter@hertfordshirefutures.co.uk</a>;Interview Date: 20th January 2026Benefits 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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Economic Development Team Leader (P01442) Starting salary £46,376 with progression to £49,608 through annual increments subject to satisfactory service (inclusive of outer fringe allowance) 37 hours per week (hybrid) Permanent contract Do you want to shape the future of our local economy and make a lasting impact on businesses and communities? We’re looking for an ambitious and forward-thinking Economic Development Team Leader to spearhead initiatives that drive growth, attract investment, and strengthen our local economy. This is a key leadership role, shaping the economic future of our area by working collaboratively with stakeholders to deliver sustainable development and create opportunities for businesses and residents alike. You will lead the delivery of the Council’s new Economic Development Strategy, identify opportunities, build a strong project pipeline, and ensure alignment with strategic priorities. Your focus will be on supporting businesses, forging partnerships across the public and private sectors, and driving projects that stimulate growth and innovation. You will have a good understanding of commercial development industry and knowledge of statutory regulations around economic development. You will have experience of leading a team and be able to work collaboratively with external partners. You will have excellent communication skills both written, oral and be able to present to various audiences. The ability to converse at ease with members of the public in accurate spoken English is essential in this post. You will have a full UK driving licence and access to a car. You will be working in the heart of Welwyn Garden City in our vibrant office. We offer flexible working to achieve a good work life balance, electric pool cars, and generous annual leave. Our full list of employee benefits can be found here:<a href="https://careers.welhat.gov.uk/homepage/8/my-rewards" target="_blank">My Rewards – Careers</a> Our CORE values—Collaborative, Open, Responsible, Excellent—guide everything we do! Please note we do not offer sponsorship for employment in the UK. Closing Date for applications is 19 January 2026 Remote assessment will be held on 28 January 2026 Face to face interviews will be held on 4th February 2026 Keywords: welwyn hatfield, local government, economic development, sustainability, innovation, commercial developments, leadership

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Organisational Development Advisor (RP0162) Fixed term contract up to 12 months maternity cover Starting salary £41,992 with progression to £45,089 through annual increments subject to satisfactory service 37 hours per week (hybrid) In this Organisational Design Advisor role, you’lllead on our new Learning &amp; Development Strategy; creating a leadership programme, introducing a coaching faculty and providing our workforce with the skills and tools to be successful in their current roles as well as build the capability to take on new responsibilities and access opportunities across the council and more widely as part of Local Government Reorganisation. You’ll manage our e-learning system, commission and develop training to ensure compliance and regularly evaluate our training offer. You’ll be responsible for our training matrix and delivering training requirements within budget. You’ll have CIPD Level 5 or an adult training qualification and experience of designing, delivering, and evaluating face to face and online training.You’ll be comfortable working autonomously as the only subject matter expert in a small HR team and have excellent organisational and project management skills. You’ll have the ability to process information accurately and be flexible in your approach to changing priorities.You’ll be an excellent communicator, able to build strong relationships with managers and training providers and ensure an excellent delegate experience. We are looking for someone with coaching and mentoring skills, a sound understanding of training needsanalysis and the ability to develop creative solutions. Experience of working within local government would be advantageous. Our Values are important to us and we’re looking for someone who can live our values and help embed them into the services we deliver. Our values areCollaborative, Open, Responsible and Excellent. We can offer you flexible working arrangements as well as the Local Government benefits including pension scheme and generous annual leave allowance.You can see our full list of employee benefits on our careers site here<a href="https://careers.welhat.gov.uk/homepage/8/my-rewards" target="_blank">My Rewards – Careers</a> If you are interested in working in an ambitious authority, working collaboratively with dedicated officers, and helping deliver an excellent service, we want to hear from you. We do not provide visa sponsorship for employment in the UK. Closing date is 11 January 2026 Remote assessment will be held on 15 January 2026 Face to face interviews will be held on 22 January 2026 Keywords: Welwyn Hatfield, local government, learning, development, organisational development, design, delivery, evaluation, wellbeing, training, coaching, mentoring

Organisational Development Advisor (RP0162)

Salary: £38,220 per annum + £5,855 market enhanced payment progressing to £41,771 per annum + £5,410 market enhanced payment* PLUS £1k one off welcome payment Hours: 37 full time&nbsp; Base location: Stevenage covering East of the county.&nbsp; Contract Type: Permanent &amp; Fixed Term/Secondment * please note this is a non-contractual payment subject to a 3 yearly review<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 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>The Specialist Adolescent Service Hertfordshire integrates Youth Justice, Social Care and Prevention Services and works closely with partners to support families where there are concerns of extra familial harm, risk of entry into care and or offending behaviour.&nbsp;The service aims to improve the lives of young people and their families where there are extra familial concerns, risk of or offending behaviour; risk of a child entering into care.Each Team is overseen by a Service Manager and is typically made up of;<ul><li>An Area Team Manager</li><li>Practice Managers</li><li>Senior Practitioners</li><li>Social Workers</li><li>Adolescent Practitioners</li></ul>Additional Benefits for Social Work roles include: • Monthly Market Enhanced Payment • One off £1k Welcome Payment* (terms &amp; conditions apply) • Lease Car Scheme • Up to £6k relocation expenses (terms &amp; conditions apply) • Hybrid working model • 5 Days additional annual leave entitlement • SWE Registration Fee paid<h4>About you</h4>It is essential that all Social Workers who apply have the following:• Qualified and Social Work England Registered • At least 2 years post qualifying experience • Strong written and verbal communication skills • Knowledge of legislation, guidance, policy, and procedures • Proficient in the use of Microsoft IT package • Full UK Driving Licence • Full driving licence and regular Access to a vehicle • An understating of partnership working • Report writing Skills • An understanding of child development 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, level 10 job profile. Please locate this via:Job profiles - Health and social careTo read more about our service and opportunities available visit our dedicated Childrens Social Work page: Children's Social Work in Hertfordshire Recruitment 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&nbsp;<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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Job Title: Adult Social Worker Starting Salary: £38,220 progressing to £41,771 pa (pro rata for part-time) + £1k welcome payment, relocation &amp; car lease schemes (terms apply) Hours: 37 hours or part time Location: Hertfordshire Contract Type: Permanent Directorate: Adult Care ServicesAre you passionate about improving lives and empowering people to live independently? Whether you're an experienced social worker or just starting your journey, Hertfordshire County Council offers a range of exciting opportunities across our adult social care services.We’re transforming the way 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 livesWhy Join Us?<ul><li>Hybrid and flexible working to support your work-life balance</li><li>Ongoing learning and development to help you grow in your career</li><li>Opportunities for community engagement and volunteering</li></ul>A supportive, collaborative environment where your voice mattersWe're looking for social work England registered Social Workers to join us. We are currently unable to accommodate newly qualified social workers, however you are welcome to apply to be notified of when the opportunities become available.We have opportunities within our adult disability, older people and hospital teams across Hertfordshire.<h4>About the team</h4>We are unable to accept AYSE Social Workers at this timeOlder Peoples Team EastEast Herts Locality Team Farnham House, Stevenage 37 hours per week 12 Months Fixed Term or Secondment OpportunityOlder Peoples Team WestHerts Valley - Harpenden and Villages Apsley, Hemel Hempstead 37 hours per weekThe Older Person Service is a dynamic service that works across the community under the Care Act to safeguard, assess, plan support and review adults and cares with long term health and social care needs. We can offer Hybrid working arrangements, flexible working practices, community engagement and volunteer activities and, as part of our commitment to you, as well as promote your continuous Learning &amp; Development.Hospital Integrated Discharge Team £38,220 - £41,771 per annum, plus £1,911 - £2,088 market enhancement pay plus 5% operational allowance per yearThese enhancements are non-contractual payments, subject to a 3 yearly reviewYou'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>37 hours per week, 25 hours might also be consideredBarnet and Chase Farm Hospital Post Hospital Review team Herts Valleys Out of County Hospital Team 37 hours per week, 25 hours might also be consideredWe are unable to accept AYSE Social Workers at this timeWe offer a 7 day service and currently operate a 1-weekend-in-8 rota across the Hospital TeamVisit Adult social work in Hertfordshire to find out more.About youEssential: • Social Work degree • Registration with Social Work England • Driving licenceThis job role is within the Health &amp; Social Care, level 10&nbsp; job profile. Please locate this via:Job profiles - Health and social careWe 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.If you have questions about our opportunities please contact <a href="mailto:ed.davis@hertfordshire.gov.uk" target="_blank">ed.davis@hertfordshire.gov.uk</a> or for an informal discussion about the role.This is an ongoing advert with applications being regularly reviewed and interviews arranged.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 Secondment Form 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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Adult Social Worker

Hours: 18.5 Location: Opportunities in St Albans and North Herts - please specify on application. Contract Type: Permanent Directorate: Childrens ServicesDo you have what it takes to help young people develop the skills and confidence they need to succeed in life? Take your youth work experience to the next level and lead a team that’s giving young people the support they need as they transition to adulthood.<h4>About the team</h4>HCC Services for Young People providers 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.<h4>About the role</h4>Your focus will be leading the delivery of targeted early evening youth work projects for vulnerable young people, helping them overcome challenges and thrive.By offering early intervention, you will help prevent issues from escalating and affecting young people’s daily lives, health, development, or safety. Your work will make a real and lasting difference.We are seeking candidates who can quickly build positive, trusting relationships with diverse groups of young people and adapt flexibly to their needs and the priorities of the service. If you are passionate about empowering young people and committed to creating opportunities for them to succeed, we want to hear from you.<h4>About you</h4>Essential:<ul><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>HCC Services for Young People works with vulnerable young people to address emerging needs, improve life chances, and reduce escalation to more expensive and intensive services. This includes supporting those challenged in education, their community or home life, to ensure a successful transition to adulthood. The young people are typically 11-17 and up to 25 for Care Leavers and young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities.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 hear more about this opportunity please contact <a href="mailto:kips.green@hertfordshire.gov.uk" target="_blank">kips.green@hertfordshire.gov.uk</a>We will review your application on receipt. Please apply as soon as possible.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 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>YSWiC 11-14 Job Outline June 2022 FINAL.pdf</li></ul> 





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Youth Support Worker in Charge

Job Title: Senior SEN Placement Officer Starting Salary: £42,839 progressing to £47,181 per annum (pro rata for part time) Hours: 37.0 Location: Stevenage Contract Type:&nbsp;Permanent Directorate: Childrens Services<h4>About the team</h4>The Brokerage Accommodation Team sits within Children’s Services and plays a vital role in supporting children and young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND), particularly those who are Looked After Children (CLA). The team is responsible for sourcing and managing bespoke educational placements that meet complex needs, ensuring quality, compliance, and value for money.The vision of the service is to deliver timely, well-matched placements that improve outcomes for children and young people, while promoting inclusion and safeguarding. The goal is to shape a responsive and intelligent commissioning approach that integrates education, social care, and market providers.The Senior SEN Placement Officer role is central to this team, acting as a specialist broker and interface between internal departments and external providers. The team also includes roles focused on CLA placements, contract management, and quality assurance, creating a dynamic and collaborative environment.This role interacts frequently with:<ul><li>Commissioning</li><li>Education and Learning</li><li>Social Care</li><li>Independent Specialist Schools</li><li>Multi-agency panels (e.g., SEND Extra Panel, PARP)</li></ul>The role is well-established, but there is significant scope for the postholder to shape future practices, especially in market intelligence, service development, and integrated pathways for SEND children who are looked after.<h4>About the role</h4>This role involves a range of specialist tasks with direct impact on service delivery and outcomes:<ul><li>Broker specialist educational placements for children and young people with SEND, ensuring quality, compliance, and value for money.</li><li>Consult with providers and negotiate costs for education and support packages.</li><li>Gather and assess information on children’s needs to identify suitable placements within required timescales.</li><li>Advise lead professionals on placement options, including quality assessments and cost-benefit analysis.</li><li>Build and maintain relationships with independent specialist schools and key stakeholders.</li><li>Support contract management, quality assurance, and performance monitoring of providers.</li><li>Participate in multi-agency panels and contribute to strategic placement decisions.</li><li>Record and communicate activity effectively across departments to ensure continuity of casework.</li><li>Lead and support staff, contributing to team development and service improvement.</li></ul><h4>About you</h4>We are looking for someone with a strong blend of leadership, specialist knowledge, and practical experience.Essential:<ul><li>Demonstrable ability to lead and motivate staff, promoting effective service change.</li><li>Evidence of working with SEND and inclusion at both policy and operational levels.</li><li>Experience of multi-professional collaboration and working directly with families.</li><li>Strong negotiation and problem-solving skills.</li><li>Excellent communication and report-writing abilities.</li><li>Detailed knowledge of the Children &amp; Families Act 2014, SEND Code of Practice, and Education Act 1996.</li><li>Experience managing large budgets and using financial/IT systems.</li><li>Understanding of contract regulations and quality monitoring.</li></ul>Desirable:<ul><li>Supervisory experience in school or education services.</li><li>Experience producing management reports using data and information sources.</li><li>Familiarity with market shaping and provider relationship management.</li></ul>This is a rewarding and impactful role for someone passionate about improving outcomes for children with SEND. You’ll be at the heart of shaping placement strategies, influencing service development, and driving quality improvements.It’s an excellent opportunity for career development, offering exposure to strategic commissioning, multi-agency working, and leadership responsibilities. The role is fundamental in exactly shaping change across SEND services and ensuring that children receive the best possible support tailored to their needs.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 Operational Services, level OPS1 job profile. Please locate this via:Job profiles - Operational servicesTo hear more about this opportunity please contact Sha-Lee Worrell (<a href="mailto:sha-lee.worrell@hertfordshire.gov.uk" target="_blank">sha-lee.worrell@hertfordshire.gov.uk</a>)Interview Date: 27th January 2025Benefits 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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Environmental Crime Lead Officer (RP0138) Starting salary £41,992pa with progression to £45,089pa through annual increments subject to satisfactory service (inclusive of outer fringe allowance) 37 hours per week (hybrid working) We’re looking for an experienced professional to become the servicelead for the newly formed Enviro-crime team. The service covers all aspects of Enviro-crime including management of our Enviro-crime contractor. Key responsibilities: The role of the Environmental CrimeLead Officer is to assist the Environmental Health Manager in undertaking proactive and reactive enforcement in relation environmental crime, filthy and verminous properties negatively impacting on local amenity, illegal encampments, fly grazing, vehicle and related enforcement functions. TheLead Officer has managerial responsibility for 3 street wardens and the delivery of the work programme. Work incollaboration with other services, and senior management to ensure that services are joined up appropriately and are aligned to the achievement of the Council’s aims and objectives. What We’re Looking For: We’re seeking an experienced Enviro-crime professional with a passion for the environment and community. You’ll bring excellent technical knowledge and leadership skills.This is a high-impact role at the heart of a prominent public-facing service, offering the opportunity to shape standards across the borough. You will have a UK driving licence and access to a car. About us: Community is at the Heart of what we do. Welwyn Hatfield includes the two towns of Welwyn Garden City and Hatfield.The Council is ambitious about providing high quality services to residents in a modern, efficient and an effective way. We know that to provide the best for our residents and visitors, we need to do the same for our people.We have set out to make our workplaces vibrant and happy places to be, places where our people feel safe, content and valued. We can offer you a unique and attractive working environment in the heart of Welwyn Garden City, flexible working arrangements, access to electric pool cars, as well as the Local Government benefits including pension scheme and generous annual leave allowance. Our CORE values —Collaborative, Open, Responsible, Excellent — underpin how we work and what we stand for. You can also see our full list of employee benefits on our careers site here<a href="https://careers.welhat.gov.uk/homepage/8/my-rewards" target="_blank">My Rewards – Careers</a> For an informal conversation about the role, please contact Emma Walker, Assistant Director Public Realm, at<a href="mailto:e.walker@welhat.gov.uk" target="_blank">e.walker@welhat.gov.uk</a> Please note we do not provide sponsorship for employment in the UK. Closing date: 11 January 2026. Remote assessment to be held on: 16 January 2026. Face to face interviews to be held on: 21 January 2026. Keywords: Welwyn Hatfield, local government, Environmental health, Enviro-crime, enforcement, leadership, collaboration,

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Environmental Health Manager (RP0139) Starting salary £55,051pa with progression to £58,445pa through annual increments subject to satisfactory service 37 hours per week (hybrid working) We’re looking for a proactive and enthusiastic manager to take on the newly formed Environmental Health team. This is an exciting new opportunity to lead a small team of Environmental Health professionals. The team covers a range of services including Food, Health and Safety, Environmental Protection and Enviro-crime officers. Key responsibilities: To provide effective operational and tactical management to the environmental health team for functions as required by the Regulatory Services Manager. To deliver and continuously improve services and collaborate with colleagues, members and partners to support the implementation of objectives in the Council Plan. To maintain an awareness of developments in the environmental health field and in associated legislation and to make the necessary proposals to ensure continuing compliance with statute and best practice, whilst meeting member and public aspirations. To ensure that all service objectives, targets and service levels are understood, monitored and performed by all members of the team. To develop a commercial aptitude within the team, where possible generating income for service delivery. To assist in the management of the Environmental Health service and in the formulation of policy and the development of service initiatives. What We’re Looking For: We’re seeking an enthusiastic and capable professional with proven experience in service delivery and management. A track record of seeing complex cases through to conclusion and seeking service improvements. You’ll bring leadership, critical thinking, and a passion for improving services for our community. This is a high-impact role at the heart of a prominent public-facing service, offering the opportunity to shape standards across the borough. You will have a UK driving licence and access to a car. The role is politically restricted. About us: Community is at the Heart of what we do. Welwyn Hatfield includes the two towns of Welwyn Garden City and Hatfield. The Council is ambitious about providing high quality services to residents in a modern, efficient and an effective way. We know that in order to provide the best for our residents and visitors, we need to do the same for our people. We have set out to make our workplaces vibrant and happy places to be, places where our people feel safe, content and valued. We can offer you a unique and attractive working environment in the heart of Welwyn Garden City, flexible working arrangements, access to electric pool cars, as well as the Local Government benefits including pension scheme and generous annual leave allowance. Our CORE values — Collaborative, Open, Responsible, Excellent — underpin how we work and what we stand for. You can also see our full list of employee benefits on our careers site here<a href="https://careers.welhat.gov.uk/homepage/8/my-rewards" target="_blank">My Rewards – Careers</a> For an informal conversation about the role, please contact Emma Walker Assistant Director Public Realm at<a href="mailto:e.walker@welhat.gov.uk" target="_blank">e.walker@welhat.gov.uk</a> Please note we do not provide sponsorship for employment in the UK. Closing date for applications is 11 January 2026 Remote assessment to be held on 19 January 2026 Face to face interview to be held on 22 January 2026 Keywords: Welwyn Hatfield, local government, environmental health, regulatory service, leadership, policy, legislation, statutory,

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Regulatory Services Manager (RP0087) Starting salary £60,175pa with progression to £69,590pa through annual increments subject to satisfactory service (inclusive of outer fringe allowance) 37 hours per week (hybrid working) We’re looking for a proactive and experienced Manager to take on the newly formed Regulatory Services Department. This exciting role gives you the opportunity to help design and shape the service for the future.The department covers a range of services including, Food, Health and Safety, Environmental Protection, Enviro-crime, Licensing, Private Sector Housing and allied support services. Key responsibilities: To provide and promote strong, effective leadership and management, demonstrating and promoting the Council’s value and behaviours to motivate staff to deliver high quality services to customers.To plan,lead, develop and monitor robust performance standards and in accordance with the Council’s priorities as set out in the Corporate Plan, seeking to continuously improve services.To work effectively and collaboratively with stakeholders and external partners to deliver aligned projects and priorities. What We’re Looking For: We’re seeking aconfident and capable professional with proven experience in service improvement. A track record of delivering tangible service improvements. You’ll bring strong leadership, strategic thinking, and a passion for improving the local area. This is a high-impact role at the heart of a prominent public-facing service, offering the opportunity to shape standards across the borough. You will need a driving licence and access to a car. This post is politically restricted. About us: Community is at the Heart of what we do. Welwyn Hatfield includes the two towns of Welwyn Garden City and Hatfield.The Council is ambitious about providing high quality services to residents in a modern, efficient and an effective way. We can offer you a unique and attractive working environment in the heart of Welwyn Garden City, flexible working arrangements, access to electric pool cars, as well as the Local Government benefits including pension scheme and generous annual leave allowance. Our COREvalues —Collaborative, Open, Responsible, Excellent — underpin how we work and what we stand for. You can also see our full list of employee benefits on our careers site here<a href="https://careers.welhat.gov.uk/homepage/8/my-rewards" target="_blank">My Rewards – Careers</a> For an informal conversation about the role, please contact Emma Walker Assistant Director Public Realm at <a href="mailto:e.walker@welhat.gov.uk" target="_blank">e.walker@welhat.gov.uk</a> Please note we do not provide sponsorship for employment in the UK. Closing date: 11 January 2026. Remote assessment will be held on: 15 January 2026. Face to face interviews will be held on: 20 January 2026. Keywords: Welwyn hatfield, local government, regulatory services, environmental health, environmental protection, leadership.

Regulatory Services Manager (RP0087)

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Street Warden (P01358) Starting salary £30,756pa with progression to £34,011pa through annual increments subject to satisfactory service 37 hours per week (hybrid working) Permanent contract We’re looking for a proactive and enthusiastic individual to deliver the service functions within regulatory services. The Team covers a specialist area of Environmental Health. This role as part of the newly formed Enviro-crime team which help tackle environmental crime and low-level antisocial behaviour. Key responsibilities:<ul><li>To provide a uniformed presence across the whole Welwyn Hatfield Borough area to improve the quality of life for residents and visitors in our neighbourhoods. </li><li>To help alleviate the problems associated with the nuisance caused by anti-social behaviour and environmental crime, such as fly tipping. To gather evidence and take enforcement action when required.</li><li>To liaise with other services within the council and with external partner organisations, to build relationships within the community, to raise awareness and carry out enforcement duties where necessary.</li></ul>To carry out the authority’s statutory duty for collecting and dealing with stray dogs and associated responsibilities including rehoming, immediate welfare which may include putting to sleep, enforcement of microchipping legislation and identification of banned breeds. Arrange payment and collection of appropriate fees. We’re Looking For: We’re seeking a confident and keen individual to help staff our newly formed Environmental Crime Team, with a genuine interest in public protection andsupporting the business community. This is a high-impact role at the heart of a prominent public-facing service, offering the opportunity to shape standards across the borough. You will have a UK driving licence and access to a car. About us: Community is at the Heart of what we do. Welwyn Hatfield includes the two towns of Welwyn Garden City and Hatfield. The Council isambitious about providing high quality services to residents in a modern, efficient and an effective way. We know that in order to provide the best for our residents and visitors, we need to do the same for our people.We have set out to make our workplaces vibrant and happy places to be, places where our people feel safe, content and valued. We can offer you a unique and attractive working environment in the heart of Welwyn Garden City, flexible working arrangements, access to electric pool cars, as well as the Local Government benefits including pension scheme and generous annual leave allowance. Our COREvalues —Collaborative, Open, Responsible, Excellent — underpin how we work and what we stand for. You can also see our full list of employee benefits on our careers site here<a href="https://careers.welhat.gov.uk/homepage/8/my-rewards" target="_blank">My Rewards – Careers</a> For an informal conversation about the role, please contact Emma Walker Assistant Director Public Realm at<a href="mailto:e.walker@welhat.gov.uk" target="_blank">e.walker@welhat.gov.uk</a> Please note we do not provide sponsorship for employment in the UK.Closing date: 11 January 2026 Remote assessment date: 19 January 2026 Face to face interview date: 22 January 2026 Keywords: Street Warden, Warden, Enforcement, Stray Dogs, Community, Community Safety, Patrols, Nuisance, Anti Social Behaviour

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Licensing Technical Officer (RP0156) Starting salary £38,350pa with progression to £41,254pa through annual increments subject to satisfactory service (inclusive of outer fringe allowance) 37 hours per week (hybrid working) We’re looking for a proactive and enthusiastic professional to deliver the service functions within regulatory services. The Team covers a specialist area of Environmental Health. This role specialises in the regulatory fields of Licensing, including The Licensing Act 2003, Gambling Act 2005, taxis, animal licensing and a range of other miscellaneous licenses. Key responsibilities: To uphold the licensing objectives, including public safety, prevention of crime and disorder, protection of children from harm and public nuisance.Work with a range of businesses, legal representatives, responsible authorities, members and residents with your dutiesto carry out consultations, determine and issue licences in accordance with the Councils’ scheme of delegation and attend hearings where necessary.Provide specialist technical advice, and where necessary make decisions, respond to customers, officers, members and other service requests and enquires.To support the operational development and delivery of the Regulatory services department. To work alone and as part of a team delivering statutory and other services with set targets and service standards, to make a positive contribution towards improving the health and environment of the Borough by means of advice, education, and provide support for enforcement action.To carry out enforcement which is required to fulfil the Councils’ statutory licensing and other duties, in accordance with the law, local policy and current national and other relevant guidance and having regard to the Councils’ strategic priorities. Willingness to attend court, committees, or tribunals to give evidence. To support the operational development and delivery of the Regulatory services department. What We’re Looking For: We’re seeking an enthusiastic and knowledgeable Officer with experience in service delivery. A genuine interest in public protection and supporting the business community. This is a high-impact role at the heart of a prominent public-facing service, offering the opportunity to shape standards across the borough. You will have a UK driving licence and access to a car. About us: Community is at the Heart of what we do. Welwyn Hatfield includes the two towns of Welwyn Garden City and Hatfield.The Council is ambitious about providing high quality services to residents in a modern, efficient and an effective way. We know that to provide the best for our residents and visitors, we need to do the same for our people.We have set out to make our workplaces vibrant and happy places to be, places where our people feel safe, content and valued. We can offer you a unique and attractive working environment in the heart of Welwyn Garden City, flexible working arrangements, access to electric pool cars, as well as the Local Government benefits including pension scheme and generous annual leave allowance. Our CORE values —Collaborative, Open, Responsible, Excellent — underpin how we work and what we stand for. You can also see our full list of employee benefits on our careers site here<a href="https://careers.welhat.gov.uk/homepage/8/my-rewards" target="_blank">My Rewards – Careers</a> For an informal conversation about the role, please contact Emma Walker Assistant Director Public Realm at<a href="mailto:e.walker@welhat.gov.uk" target="_blank">e.walker@welhat.gov.uk</a> Please note we do not provide sponsorship for employment in the UK. Closing date: 11 January 2026. Remote assessment will be held on: 16 January 2026. Face to face interviews will be held on: 21 January 2026. Keywords: Welwyn Hatfield, local government, licensing, environmental health, regulatory, law, legislation, public safety, Hertfordshire

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Housing Estates Services Support Officer (RP0017) Fixed Term Contract to December 2026 Starting salary £28,426 with progression to £30,324 through annual increments subject to satisfactory service (inclusive of outer fringe allowance) 37 hours per week (hybrid working – 4 days office based) We have an exciting opportunity for a Housing Estate Services Support Officer to join our team. At Welwyn and Hatfield Borough Council we work hard to improve the lives and wellbeing of our tenants and leaseholders through a sense of community where people feel safe in their neighbourhoods and which they can enjoy and take pride in. The focus of this role will be the management of administration tasks, taking calls from tenants and leaseholders, and writing letters and emails within the office. You will be assisting the Housing Estates Services Manager and Neighbourhood team with estate inspections and contract management across Welwyn and Hatfield. You will be a motivated individual, customer focused and proactive. You will provide a high-quality administration service to support the delivery of the neighbourhood and estate management functions across the borough. We are looking for someone who understands what great customer service involves and a commitment to delivering outstanding results. You will be able to work collaboratively and build successful working relationships with key stakeholders, partners and customers. We are looking for someone with experience of working in the housing sector, helpdesk environment or a similar customer facing role with strong customer care skills. You will have delivered a high standard of customer service and demonstrated initiative and problem-solving skills. Prioritise workload to meet deadlines but flexible enough to meet the needs of the business is essential. You will have good IT skills and have experience of raising and processing orders. The ability to converse at ease with members of the public and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential in this post. You will have a full UK driving licence and have access to a vehicle. You will be required to attend the office four days a week, with one day working at home, depending on service needs. Our CORE values—Collaborative, Open, Responsible, Excellent—guide everything we do. We offer an attractive working environment in the heart of Welwyn Garden City, with close transport links and amenities. We offer flexible working for that work life balance, health and wellbeing events, cycle to work scheme and a discount for a local sport provider. We provide generous annual leave and the local government pension scheme. We have a training and development programme that we help you learn the skills that matter. Our full list of benefits can be found here<a href="https://careers.welhat.gov.uk/homepage/8/my-rewards" target="_blank">My Rewards – Careers</a> If you are passionate about helping people and enjoy working in a fast-paced environment alongside a great team – we want to hear from you. We do not offer sponsorship for employment in the UK. Applications close on 11 January 2026 Remote assessments will be held on 15 January 2026 Face to face interviews will be held on 20 January 2026 Keywords: Welwyn Hatfield, local government, housing, estates, support officer, tenants, leaseholders, contract management, administration, customer service.

Housing Estates Support Officer (RP0017)

Job Title: Habilitation Specialist Starting Salary: £38,220 progressing to £41,771 pa pro rata (actual £32,691 - £35,729) Hours: 37.0 Term Time Only (39 weeks) Location: Based in either Hemel Hempstead or Stevenage, with travel countywide Contract Type: Permanent Directorate: Childrens Services<h4>About the team</h4>The Vision Impairment Team provides specialist support to Children and Young People with Vision Impairment (CYPVI), promoting access to education, supporting the development of essential skills for independence and as part of preparation for adulthood.&nbsp;The Vision Impairment Team work closely with families, educators, and other professionals to ensure consistent, person-centred support that enables each CYPVI to thrive both educationally and socially.<h4>About the role</h4>The role of the Qualified Habilitation Specialist is to provide expert habilitation work of an excellent standard. This includes delivering tailored habilitation training - orientation, mobility, and independent living skills - across home, school, and settings.Key Responsibilities:Under the supervision and line management of a Lead Teacher for Vision Impairment, you will:<ul><li>Co-ordinate all aspects of the provision of habilitation (orientation, mobility and independent daily living skills) training for CYPVI.</li><li>Assess, develop, deliver and monitor the habilitation (orientation, mobility and independent/daily living skills) needs of individual CYPVI, in agreement with the CYPVI and/or, where appropriate, Parents/Carers and others.</li><li>Undertake environmental audits in the setting/school, as required.</li><li>Undertake appropriate risk assessments and advise schools/education settings on specific risk management strategies e.g. for school trips/activities.</li><li>Deliver appropriate individual habilitation training for CYPVI in a range of settings (e.g. homes, Early Years settings, schools, colleges and public places, including public transport, of relevance to the CYPVI and their needs).</li><li>Undertake home visits and when appropriate, work in the evenings according to individual needs of CYPVI.</li><li>Provide guidance and support to Parents/Carers, and other professionals in order to ensure habilitation training and independent/daily living skills in the school and home settings is complementary and consistent.</li><li>Provide support in habilitation for CYPVI at times of transition to and between educational settings.</li><li>Liaise with Parents/Carers, Teachers, support staff and other professionals within educational settings regarding the habilitation needs of CYPVI.</li><li>Maintain detailed records of habilitation provision for CYPVI on caseload and write reports as appropriate.</li><li>Contribute to the EHC Plan assessment process and annual EHC Plan Review, as appropriate.</li><li>Contribute to the planning and delivery of countywide training for Staff working with CYPVI and for peer groups.</li><li>Support multi-agency working by developing and maintaining links with other professionals involved with the education and support of CYPVI (e.g. QTVI, Rehabilitation Officers for Adults, Sensory Services).</li><li>Work collaboratively with colleagues both within and outside SEND SAS, including the Delivering Special Provision Locally Partnerships, to promote early intervention and assessment.</li><li>Participate in and, on occasions, organise extra-curricular activities for CYPVI as part of their habilitation training.</li><li>Review the Aims and Objectives for the delivery of Habilitation Training, taking account of the outcomes specified in the ‘Quality Standards –Delivery of Habilitation Training (Mobility and Independent Living Skills) for Children and Young People with Visual Impairment (2nd edition - 2022)’.</li><li>Maintain an awareness of current thinking, research and relevant developments in the area of habilitation and habilitation training, in order to improve and further develop service provision.</li></ul><h4>About you</h4>Essential:<ul><li>Experience of working with children and young people with SEND in an educational, health or social care setting.</li><li>Strong communication skills with children, families and professionals.</li><li>Knowledge of SEND legislation and Education Health Care Plans.</li><li>Ability to maintain accurate records and write professional reports.</li><li>Well-organised and able to meet deadlines.</li><li>Proficient in ICT.</li><li>Ability to work independently and contribute as part of the wider team within the service.</li><li>Committed to safeguarding, inclusion and continued professional development.</li><li>Full UK driving licence and regular access to a vehicle, or ability to travel independently.</li><li>If you do not hold the mandatory qualification - a willingness to undertake and attain the qualification - Specialist Qualification in Habilitation and Disabilities of Sight (Children and Young People) Graduate Diploma.</li></ul>Desirable:<ul><li>You will hold either a BSc (Hons) Habilitation Work (with CYP) or Graduate Diploma in Habilitation and Disabilities of Sight (with CYP) or be in the final year of working towards one of these qualifications.</li><li>If qualified, you will hold and maintain registration with Habilitation VI UK and/or RWPN and be able to evidence continued professional development (CPD) relevant to vision impairment and habilitation.</li><li>Experience in delivering habilitation training to CYPVI.</li><li>Experience of delivering training to adults.</li><li>Skilled in assessing needs, planning, and delivering mobility and Independent Living Skills programmes.</li><li>Confident conducting environmental audits and risk assessments.</li></ul>This is a rewarding role that requires patience, creativity, and adaptability. The successful postholder will be adept at tailoring training and building trust.This position builds transferable skills in assessment, planning, and multi-agency collaboration and has a direct impact upon a CYPVI’s confidence and community inclusion.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 Services, level HSC10 job profile. Please locate this via:Job profiles - Health and social careTo hear more about this opportunity please contact <a href="mailto:Rebecca.Payne@hertfordshire.gov.uk" target="_blank">Rebecca.Payne@hertfordshire.gov.uk</a> for an informal discussion about the role.Interview Dates:28th January, in person at our Farnham House, Stevenage offices, or&nbsp;30th January, in person at our Apsley, Hemel Hempstead officesBenefits 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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Habilitation Specialist

Job Title: Service Manager for Services for Young People Starting Salary: £61,443 progressing to £68,775 per annum Hours: 37 per week Contract Type: Permanent Directorate: Childrens Services<h4>About the team</h4>Our vision is to meet the needs of young people who face challenges in education, their community or home life, to ensure a successful transition to adulthood.Hertfordshire County Council Services for Young People (SfYP) supports young people to achieve their potential by delivering high-quality youth work, careers education, information, advice and guidance, as well as work-related learning and work experience opportunities. We review and maintain Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs) for young people aged 16 and over, ensuring they receive the support they need post year 11.The service works in schools, colleges, community venues and young people’s centres, using a variety of approaches and methods during the day, evenings and weekends.<h4>About the role</h4>Responsible for a multi-disciplinary team of Careers Education IAG Advisers, Youth Workers, EHCP Coordinators, Employment Training Advisers, and other professionals across Stevenage and North Herts.You will have strong recent and relevant operational performance management experience and skills and a proven track record of developing a culture of high performance and achievement, at pace.As a member of the senior leadership team, you will have countywide strategic lead responsibilities for one or more service priority areas.In addition to core funded work, the team delivers contracted services in schools and colleges such as careers guidance and work-related learning.You will be required to show strong leadership; be innovative, flexible, motivational, have good attention to detail, work at speed, and can engage and negotiate with a wide range of partners from schools / colleges, employers / businesses, district / borough councils, the voluntary sector, other education providers and elected members.<h4>About you</h4>Essential:<ul><li>JNC qualified or Level 6 Careers Guidance qualified.</li><li>Strong leadership and current successful operational performance management experience</li><li>Thrive in a fast-moving multidisciplinary environment - successfully achieving deadlines, at pace.</li><li>Full driving Licence and daily access to a vehicle.</li><li>ICT competent including data and performance analysis</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 Community Services, level COM14 job profile. Please locate this via: Job profiles - Community servicesTo hear more about this opportunity please contact <a href="mailto:headofsfyp@hertfordshire.gov.uk" target="_blank">headofsfyp@hertfordshire.gov.uk</a>for an informal discussion about the role.Interview Date: 28th January 2026Benefits 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.<h4>Available documents</h4><ul><li>HCC SfYP Service Manager Job Info December 2025.pdf</li></ul> 





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Service Manager for Services for Young People

Job Title: Specialist Advisory Teacher - (Qualified Teacher of Children and Young People with Vision Impairment – QTVI) Starting Salary: £32,916 - £52,490 pa + SEN - Hertfordshire locally agreed Teachers minimum and upper pay range Hours: 32.5 Location: Hertfordshire - based in either Hemel Hempstead or Stevenage Contract Type: Permanent Directorate: Childrens Services<h4>About the team</h4>Would you like to make a difference to the lives of children and young people in Hertfordshire? This is an exciting opportunity for you to join the SEND Specialist Advice and Support Service (SEND SAS) who have a vacancy for a Specialist Advisory Teacher (Qualified Teacher of Children and Young People with Vision Impairment – QTVI).Our SEND SAS teams work with babies, children and young people with a range of special educational needs.In this role you can enjoy the support of a very experienced and dedicated team working together to improve the outcomes for CYP with Vision Impairment.<h4>About the role</h4>This role is peripatetic, working with babies, children and young people with vision impairment (CYPVI) aged 0-25 years, their families and educational settings (Early Years/School/College) to facilitate provision and enable best outcomes.Key Responsibilities:<ul><li>Responsible for ensuring that the educational and developmental progress of CYPVI is met, in line with the Hertfordshire Special Educational Needs and Disability (SEND) Strategy and HCC’s strategic objectives.</li><li>Holding your own caseload, organising visits and writing reports.</li><li>There will be many opportunities to work collaboratively with specialists within our Team and other agencies; each day is different.</li><li>Working with Parents/Carers and Health professionals from the point of diagnosis to support vision and/or tactile development, language development, social/emotional wellbeing and independence skills</li><li>Provide effective high-quality advice and support to children, young people, their families, and educational settings including the development, delivery and evaluation of training packages.</li></ul><h4>About you</h4>Essential:<ul><li>Educated to degree level, hold Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)</li><li>Extensive years’ experience of relevant and successful teaching experience, including recent classroom experience, practice knowledge in the area of vision impairment or be employed within an advisory service</li><li>Knowledge of SEND legislation and Education Health Care Plans</li><li>Committed to safeguarding, inclusion and continued professional development</li><li>Willingness to undertake and attain the mandatory qualification to teach children and young people with vision impairment</li><li>Excellent interpersonal skills</li><li>Proficient in ICT</li><li>Ability to work independently and contribute as part of the wider team within the service</li><li>Well-organised and able to meet deadlines</li><li>Full UK Driving Licence and regular access to a vehicle, or ability to travel independently</li></ul>Desirable:<ul><li>Hold the mandatory qualification to teach children and young people with vision impairment or in the final year of working towards this qualification</li></ul>The Vision Impairment Team welcome applications from candidates from diverse backgrounds. Hertfordshire champions Equality and Fairness.&nbsp;We are a Disability Confident employer, and we encourage people to contact us using their chosen communication method.We can offer you a friendly, supportive working environment, a full induction and ongoing professional development. If this seems like the opportunity for you, we would welcome your application.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 hear more about this opportunity please contact&nbsp;Rebecca Payne at <a href="mailto:rebecca.payne@hertfordshire.gov.uk" target="_blank">rebecca.payne@hertfordshire.gov.uk</a> or&nbsp;Sharon Hill at <a href="mailto:sharon.hill@hertordshire.gov.uk" target="_blank">sharon.hill@hertordshire.gov.uk</a> for an informal discussion about the role.Interview Dates:28th January in person at our Farnham House, Stevenage offfices; and30th January in person at our Apsley, Hemel Hempstead offices 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>Specialist Advisory Teacher - Visual Impairment Job Outline.pdf</li></ul> 





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Specialist Advisory Teacher

Job Title: Senior Residential Childcare Workers Starting Salary: £38,220 progressing to £41,771 per annum + 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 hours per week Contract Type: Permanent <h4>About the team</h4>Hertfordshire county council has its own residential service for children, this consists of 7 homes, including 2 very specialist homes, 1 disability and the rest mainstream multi bedded homes.All homes are currently sitting on Ofsted ratings of good or outstanding.As a senior you form part of the leadership of the home and ensure the needs of the home and young people are met and maintained at the highest possible level.Each home is made up of Registered Manager, Deputy, Senior Residential Childcare Workers, Residential Childcare Workers, cleaners and home administrators.As a Senior within the residential service there will be times you are asked to support other homes.<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. As a Senior Residential Childcare Worker, you would need to do the following.<ul><li>Shift work including evening weekends, bank holiday and sleep in duties.</li><li>Lead and manage shifts.</li><li>Plan weekly activities for the young people.</li><li>Ensure the home is working to the regulations.</li><li>Line manage and supervise Residential Childcare Workers (RCWs).</li><li>Train and Develop RCWs.</li><li>Report writing.</li><li>Undertaking specialist training for the role</li><li>Oversee the children files, ensuring all documentation is update to date and relevant.</li><li>Manage incidents.</li><li>Maintain the safety of the young people, staff and home.</li></ul>Manage and report safeguarding concerns in line with policy and procedure.<h4>About you</h4>Essential:<ul><li>Minimum 9-12 month experience of working in residential children’s home.</li><li>Level 3 Diploma for Residential Childcare or equivalent</li><li>Hold a full driving licence and business insurance.</li><li>Lead and manage shifts.</li><li>Willingness to undertake shift work.</li></ul>Desirable:<ul><li>Staff supervision</li><li>Attending/ leading meetings with key stakeholder</li><li>Working with families</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:Job profiles - Health and social careWorking for Hertfordshire County council is an excellent opportunity, we are forward thinkers and diverse in the residential services that we offer.As an employer we offer our staff the opportunity to undertake further training via our apprenticeships to further their careers in social care.&nbsp;Its an excellent time to join our residential service as we have a strong therapeutic foundation and looking to enhance our service with a core and committed staff group. To hear more about this opportunity please contact Sabika Sabeen <a href="mailto:Sabika.Sabeen@hertfordshire.gov.uk" target="_blank">Sabika.Sabeen@hertfordshire.gov.uk</a>&nbsp;- 07515 663033&nbsp;for an informal discussion about the 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>Sponsorship 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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Senior Residential Childcare Workers

Job Title: Driver Support Worker Starting Salary: £25,185 (£13.05 per hour) progressing to £25,583 (£13.26 per hour) per annum (pro rata for part time) Hours: 25 and 37 hours per week available Location: Hertfordshire Contract Type: Permanent Directorate: Adult Care Services Are you a confident driver with a caring nature and a desire to support others? As a Driver Support Worker, you’ll do more than just drive, you’ll help adults across Hertfordshire access our day services, where they can engage in meaningful activities, connect with others, and enjoy a change of scenery. Your role is key to supporting independence, wellbeing, and community inclusion—making every journey truly worthwhile.<h4>About the Role</h4>As a Driver Support Worker, you will:<ul><li>Hold a valid UK Driving Licence with Category D1 entitlement (typically present on licences issued before 1997 or obtained via an additional driving test).Ensure vehicles are roadworthy by conducting daily and weekly checks.</li><li>Support individuals with and without mobility equipment in and out of vehicles, using tail-lifts and ramps where necessary.</li><li>Assist with personal care tasks, including bathroom support, mobility aids, and dietary needs (training provided).</li><li>Participate in activities with the people we support, both on and off site.</li><li>Perform manual handling tasks, including bending, crouching, and kneeling.</li></ul><h4>About the Teams</h4>We have vacancies in the following locations:Borehamwood - Borehamwood Day Service - 37 hours per week<h4>About you</h4>Essential:<ul><li>A valid UK Driving Licence with Category D1 entitlement (please check before applying).</li><li>Previous experience driving larger vehicles and working as part of a team.</li><li>A person-centred approach to care, with a commitment to Equity, Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion.</li><li>Physically able to meet the demands of the role.</li></ul>If you’re looking for a role where every journey matters and every day brings the chance to brighten someone’s life, we’d love to hear from you. Join our dedicated team and help create meaningful moments for adults across Hertfordshire—one ride at a time.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 Services, level HSC4 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: This is an ongoing advert, and interviews will be arranged as and when applications are 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&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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Driver Support Worker

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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Senior Educational Psychologists

Job Title: Site Officers - Gypsy and Traveller Service Starting Salary: £31,537 opportunity to progress to £34,434 pa per annum (pro rata for part time) Hours: 37.0 Location: Hertfordshire/Covering 11 sites Contract Type: Permanent Directorate: Resources<h4>About the team</h4>Join our highly regarded Gypsy &amp; Traveller service within a leading local authority.We are a busy operational team that works on a range of maintenance projects for our tenants, who live on our 10 residential sites across HertfordshireOur team makes a real difference to our tenants by providing a maintenance service to their plot, the sanitary facilities and surrounding areas.The 11 sites are in the following locations:Sites:CheshuntTringHemel HempsteadWatford x 2BarnetSt Albans x 3StevenageHatfield<h4>About the role</h4><ul><li>Main base is Stevenage, although your day will be planned around the needs of the sites. We are a county wide service</li><li>As well as the store at Head Office, each gypsy and traveller site has an equipped site office where you can prepare for your day and access materials needed.</li><li>Work is varied&nbsp; - carrying out fence repairs, plumbing fixtures to maintaining brick work and pre planned maintenance</li><li>Maintaining tidiness in public areas, and to encourage tenants to keep their plots presentable</li><li>You will required to take the on-call phone one week in every eight as part of our of hours service. The out of hours cover a 7 day week and are: 16:00pm – 08:00am Monday to Friday and 24 hours a day on Saturday and Sunday.</li><li>Carrying out reactive/ emergency maintenance as well as planned improvements on our residential sites</li><li>You will have access to a manual vehicle to travel to sites</li><li>Tools are provided</li></ul>Please click on below link to see what a typical day working on site consists of:Day in the life of a Gypsy and Traveler Site Maintenance person<h4>About you</h4>Essential:<ul><li>Work Record of general maintenance skills and experience.</li><li>Highly developed interpersonal and communication skills</li><li>A full manual driving licence</li><li>Excellent customer service skills</li></ul>Desirable:<ul><li>A building qualification in either Electrical, Plumbing or Carpentry.</li><li>Competent with Microsoft IT packages to manage training records, emails and electronic calendar</li><li>Good record keeping skills</li><li>Ability to work under pressure</li><li>Organisational Skills/ Time management</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 Operational Services, level OPS8 job profile. Please locate this via:Job profiles - Operational servicesTo hear more about this opportunity please contact <a href="mailto:Bridget.Gill1@hertfordshire.gov.uk" target="_blank">Bridget.Gill1@hertfordshire.gov.uk</a> for an&nbsp; informal discussion about the role.Interview Date: this is on ongoing advert - interviews will take place as and whenBenefits 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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Site Officers - Gypsy and Traveller Service

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

Job Title: Wholetime Firefighter Location: Hertfordshire Salary Range: £30,384 per annum (Development) rising to £38,881 per annum (Competent) Hours: 37 per week Contract: Permanent Diversity: We are an inclusive employer and value a diverse workforce Do you want to make a difference every day? Do you want a job you love, whilst saving lives? Hertfordshire Fire and Rescue needs you. The role of a Firefighter is not only about fighting fires; it ranges from informing people on a wide number of safety issues to responding to road traffic collisions and medical emergencies to name a few.All applicants must:<ul><li>Reside in Hertfordshire or in a directly adjoining postcode area as listed on the Postcode Eligibility Page </li><li>Be 18 years old or over at the time you start the training course</li><li>Hold a full &amp; valid manual driving licence, enabling ‘unsupervised’ driving in the United Kingdom</li><li>Have the right to work in the United Kingdom</li><li>Have no unspent convictions (As defined by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974)</li><li>Have GCSE Grade A* to C, or Level 9-4 qualifications in English and Mathematics (or a recognised equivalent i.e. Functional Skills Level 2). See qualification criteria for further details</li></ul>We have strong values and RISE to the challenge of improving Residents lives, working with Integrity, acting Sustainably and championing Equality and fairness. We aim to recruit a workforce which represents the communities we serve by giving equal opportunities to all.Appointments will always be made on the merit of the application and performance in the selection process - however, we are particularly encouraging applications from females and those from Minority Ethnic backgrounds who are currently under-represented within Hertfordshire Fire and Rescue Service.Details of the selection stages and full information about the recruitment process are displayed on our website Wholetime firefighter jobs | Hertfordshire County CouncilWe would also encourage people who are interested to follow Hertfordshire Fire &amp; Rescue Service on our social media channels for regular updates. Twitter: <a href="http://www.twitter.com/hfrs" target="_blank">www.twitter.com/hfrs</a> Facebook: <a href="http://www.facebook.com/hertsfire" target="_blank">www.facebook.com/hertsfire</a> TikTok: <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@hertfordshirefire" target="_blank">https://www.tiktok.com/@hertfordshirefire</a>?If you are successful as part of your development, you will complete either a Level 3 Operational Firefighter Apprenticeship or Level 3 Diploma in Emergency Fire and Rescue Service Operations in the Community.Level 3 Diploma in Emergency Fire and Rescue Services Operations in the Community - SFJ AwardsPlease note you can apply at any time throughout the year; however, shortlisting will be completed based on the selection assessment dates given below.<ul><li>Stage 1 Physical Stage: w/c 13th October 2025</li><li>Interview: w/c 3rd November</li><li>Medical : dates to be confirmed</li><li>Start date - April 2026</li></ul>Note: To ensure your application is considered for the next round of selection testing, please submit it by 29th September, 2025. Applications submitted after this date will be considered for future tests.If you have any questions, please contact <a href="mailto:fire.recruitment@hertfordshire.gov.uk" target="_blank">fire.recruitment@hertfordshire.gov.uk</a>Benefits of Working for HCC:<ul><li>Excellent career development and training opportunities</li><li>Generous annual leave entitlement</li><li>Excellent pension scheme with employer contributions</li><li>Discounts on everyday shopping, holidays, entertainment and leisure, along with cashback with our Vivup employee scheme</li><li>Support groups and wellbeing schemes</li></ul>How to Apply: Please follow the 'Apply for Job' button at the bottom of the screen. As part of the application you will be required to upload your most recent CV ensuring gaps in employment have been addressed and includes your current, or most recent, employer. You will also be required to upload your driving licence, passport and English and maths qualifications. Safeguarding children and adults is of utmost importance to Hertfordshire County Council. The Council requires employees to abide by legislation and best practice to enable Hertfordshire to achieve this. This role has been identified as requiring a Disclosure &amp; Barring Service (DBS) check. For more information Click HereAs part of this role, you will be required to travel to other HCC Sites/Residences either using your own mode of transport or a company car. In light of this, the ability to drive and/or travel around the County is required for this role a DVLA check will be required on appointment.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.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.Why Hertfordshire: Watch our ‘Why Hertfordshire’ video. Our staff use their own words to tell their story and share their experiences of what it is like working here. Take your next step in your career.<h4>Available documents</h4><ul><li>Firefighter Job Outline.pdf</li></ul> 





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Wholetime Firefighter Talentpool

<h4>Advert Information</h4>Job Title: On-Call Firefighter Location: Countywide Diversity: We are an inclusive employer and value a diverse workforce Job Duties: On-Call Firefighters Hertfordshire Fire and Rescue Service (HFRS) provide a 24 hour emergency response service for fires, road traffic collisions and other serious incidents. As well as delivering an emergency service we also deliver a range of prevention and protection activities aimed at reducing fires and other incidents, including the enforcement of Fire Safety legislation. Have you got what it takes?The On-Call element of Hertfordshire Fire &amp; Rescue Service is fundamental to our emergency cover across the county. On-Call firefighters are a group of community spirited men and women who are ‘on-call’ to respond when their pager bleeps, having been called into action by our Fire Control Centre where 999 calls are handled. Many of our On-Call firefighters have other jobs and provide important fire service cover during weekdays, evenings and weekends. What does it take?<ul><li>Be over 18 years of age when the recruit course is due to start (there is no upper age limit)</li><li>Have the right to live and work in the UK</li><li>Not have any unspent criminal convictions (if you have a criminal record, you must let us know in your application)</li><li>Be less than 4 minutes away from your chosen On-Call fire station, locations of which can be found here fire station.</li></ul>There is no upper age limit for applicants. We are particularly keen to hear from anyone able to provide daytime cover during the week.Benefits of Working for HCC:<ul><li>Flexible Working Arrangements (depending on the role)</li><li>Excellent Career Development</li><li>Salary Exchange for Additional Benefits</li><li>Excellent Pension Scheme with Employer Contributions</li><li>Shopping Discounts</li><li>Support Groups &amp; Wellbeing Schemes</li></ul> <h4>Application Information</h4>How to Apply: Please follow the 'Apply for Job' button at the foot of the screen. On completion of your application you will receive an automated email advising that we have received your application (please check your junk mail if you do not receive this email). If you have answered incorrectly to any of the main questions your application will be rejected and you will receive another automated email to advise you of this.Driving Roles: As part of this role, you will be required to travel to other HCC Sites/Residences either using your own mode of transport or a company car. In light of this, the ability to drive and/or travel around the County is required for this role a DVLA check will be required on appointment.Overseas Applications: We will accept applications from all applicants who already have an established right to work in the UK. Unfortunately, we are unable to provide sponsorships for this post.<h4>Additional Information</h4>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.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.Why Hertfordshire: Watch our ‘Why Hertfordshire’ video. Our staff use their own words to tell their story and share their experiences of what it is like working here. Take your next step in your career.<h4>Available documents</h4><ul><li>On-Call Firefighter Job Outline.pdf</li></ul> 





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On-Call Firefighter Talentpool

<h4>Advert Information</h4>Wholetime Transfer Opportunities Firefighters, Crew Commanders, Watch Commanders &amp; Station CommandersHertfordshire Fire and Rescue Service is a dynamic and forward looking organisation seeking expressions of interest from substantive and competent Firefighters, Crew Commanders, Watch Commanders, Station Commanders and Fire Control Operators who are interested in transfer opportunities to equivalent roles in Hertfordshire Fire &amp; Rescue Service.This opportunity is open to personnel wishing to transfer as fully competent firefighters and fire control operators from:<ul><li>Hertfordshire Fire and Rescue OC duty system wishing to transfer to Hertfordshire Fire and Rescue WDS Duty System</li><li>Local Authority Fire and Rescue Service (FRS) WDS</li><li>Local Authority OC FRS wishing to transfer to HFRS OC Duty System</li><li>Ministry of Defence FRS</li><li>UK fire control organisations, including those that fall under a local authority FRS.</li></ul>A career in HFRS is wide and varied and offers excellent development opportunities, by joining us you can expect:<ul><li>Excellent Career Development</li><li>Salary Exchange for Additional Benefits</li><li>Pension Scheme with Employer Contributions</li><li>Shopping Discounts</li><li>Support Groups &amp; Wellbeing Schemes</li></ul>If you are seeking a change and want to play a crucial role in making the communities of Hertfordshire safer, we want to hear from you.&nbsp;Selection Process: To view the Job Outlines, please follow the appropriate document link at the bottom of this page.Following receipt and review of interest received, we expect to be able to provide further information to interested parties as soon as possible and certainly within the next three months.Application &amp; Initial Training: Successful candidates will be required to pass a relevant operational gateway process and complete an Individual Development Plan.General Information: These posts are subject to the provision of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974; therefore, successful candidates will be subject to a Standard Disclosure record check.Please be advised that travel/relocation costs will not be supported.&nbsp;Hertfordshire Fire &amp; Rescue Service is proud to be an Equal Opportunities employer and encourage applications from all sectors of the community.&nbsp; We are particularly interested to hear from underrepresented groups.<h4>Application Information</h4>To apply: Please follow the 'Apply for Job' button at the bottom of the screen. As part of the application you will be prompted to provide evidence of your Competency in your current role. Failure to provide this information may result in your application not being processed. PLEASE NOTE: All questions marked with a (red) * are mandatory question and must be answered - you will not be able to submit your application until all mandatory questions have been answered. English Fluency: Please Note: The ability to converse at ease with members of the public and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post. <h4>Available documents</h4><ul><li>Crew Commander Job Outline.pdf</li><li>Firefighter Job Outline.pdf</li><li>Station Commander Job Outline.pdf</li><li>Watch Commander Job Outline.pdf</li></ul> 





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