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About the BoroughIn Sutton, there is much for us to be proud of both as a council and as a borough. This includes high levels of resident satisfaction, the quality of our services, our success in addressing our financial challenges to date, the way that we involve and engage with residents on key issues facing the borough, and the enthusiastic and motivated staff that we employ.&nbsp;Looking ahead, there are plans for the delivery of new homes and new schools and the London Cancer Hub is being developed, while the Council is also seen as a driving force within the South London Partnership of five outer south west London boroughs focused on strategic growth, regeneration and investment.All of this demonstrates a good track record and an authority that is ambitious and set to deliver more improvements for the borough. We've set out our vision for the future of Sutton in our corporate plan - Ambitious for Sutton. This strategic plan will shape the outcomes we achieve, the services we provide, and the impact we have on residents, to make Sutton a great place to live, work and raise a family.Situated in Zone 5, Sutton is less than 30 minutes by train from central London, and south and south west London are easily accessible by public transport. There are 10 train stations which serve key neighbourhoods within the borough providing direct connections to London Victoria, London Bridge, London Blackfriars and St Pancras International. Sutton also has direct rail connections with Epsom, Dorking, Guildford and Horsham, as well as Wimbledon for an interchange with the London Underground and West Croydon for the London Overground. There’s also an extensive road network which provides close and easy access to the M25 and M23.About the Service and TeamThe London Borough of Sutton Children’s Services offers a supportive and inclusive environment for its Qualified Social Work staff. Specialist support on challenging cases, regular structured supervision, and an environment that encourages all those to take part and ensure their voices are heard.&nbsp;Our Locality Teams offer a social work service to children and young people in the Borough who are living at home on plans under Section 17 or Section 47 of the Children Act 1989. &nbsp;This is achieved by working in partnership with relevant agencies, children and young people and their families. We provide a supported working environment that ensures manageable caseloads, regular supervision, &nbsp;daily management support and an abundance of learning and development opportunities for our Social Workers to grow and flourish. &nbsp;In addition we have a creative and flexible approach to the working week which allows for both home and office working which promotes a work/life balance.Working with Kingston University and regional partners as part of the Developing Together Social Work Teaching Partnership (SWTP). The partnership offers staff a wide range of pre and post-qualifying education opportunities to promote continuous learning and development. This includes staff being encouraged to support the practice education of Social Work students and those in the assessed and supported year in employment (ASYE). Staff are also given the opportunity to attend conferences, and workshops and have access to research and practice resources to support their ongoing professional development.Sutton Council also has a number of staff network groups such as the Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic +A Network, LGBTQ +A Network and Women’s +A Network to ensure staff have a voice to drive positive change in the organisation.About the Role and Our Ideal CandidateJoin Children Social Care as a Social Worker on a starting salary of £40,833 and enjoy a Golden Hello and a Retention Bonus outlined as follows:<ul>
<li>£1,000 paid with your first month's salary</li>
<li>£1,000 for your first completed year of service</li>
<li>£2,000 for your second completed year of service</li>
<li>£3,000 for your third completed year of service and each year thereafter</li>
<li>Reimbursement of Social Work England Registration</li>
<li>Flexible working model that allows social workers to manage their diary to meet the needs of the service.</li>
</ul>We've got an exciting opportunity for confident and experienced Social Workers to join our Locality Team in Children’ Social Care. Our objective is to deliver the best outcomes for children and young people.&nbsp;Your responsibilities will include:<ul>
<li>To support children and young people through robust assessment, SMART planning and effective intervention to achieve positive outcomes within their families and communities.</li>
<li>Working within a restorative practice approach to form partnerships with families and multi-agency colleagues in intervening to address both the presenting concerns and underlying difficulties.</li>
<li>Leading and coordinating multi-agency partnerships, plans, interventions, and meetings to ensure children and young people are safe and their holistic needs are being met.&nbsp;</li>
</ul>Reporting to the Team Manager, you will work within the frameworks of Section 17 and Section 47 - undertaking assessments, planning, and interventions with children and their families. Your role will consist of completing direct work with children to keep them safe, ensuring their voice, wishes and views are central to the planning and delivery of the care we provide. Compliance is key to our statutory requirements. As a Social Worker, you will deliver all aspects of work in accordance with safeguarding policy, procedure, and standards, ensuring that the children are at the heart of your decision making.Your role will consist of completing direct work with children to keep them safe, ensuring their voice, wishes and views are central to the planning and delivery of the care we provide. Compliance is key to our statutory requirements. As a Social Worker, you will deliver all aspects of work in accordance with safeguarding policy, procedure, and standards, ensuring that the children are at the heart of your decision making.Are you ready to progress your career? We are committed to supporting your development as you embark on your journey with Suttons Children Social Care service. Apply today and become part of our pursuit of excellenceOur ideal candidateThe successful candidates will be enthusiastic and motivated individuals with a caring and calm approach who have a thorough understanding of the frameworks that underpin social work practice. You will bring insight and experience to the team and the lives of children and show initiative which will help develop our services to an outstanding standard. You must also enjoy working in a high pace team, being able to deliver consistency, energy, and passion to make a difference in children's and young people's lives. You will demonstrate empathy when dealing with sensitive situations and strong interpersonal skills using different ways of communicating. Showcasing the ability to assess and record a child's needs, applied through evidence based practice to justify decision making.&nbsp; In addition, We would expect the successful candidate to demonstrate the following competences (not limited to):<ul>
<li>you are a Qualified Social Worker with a Social Work degree&nbsp;or recognised qualification and registered with the relevant regulatory body&nbsp;Social Work England</li>
<li>2 years post qualifying practice experience, ideally within a UK regulated authority</li>
<li>hold the relevant skills, knowledge and aptitude to ensure that all vulnerable people are safeguarded from abuse and that all statutory functions, local policy, procedures are adhered to in a timely manner and documented accordingly</li>
</ul>Our culture of strong, accessible and supportive management will provide you with good regular supervision and the opportunity to take part in case discussions.If you have experience in Children's services, are competent in assessment and direct work, and are looking for the next challenging step in your career with a supportive management team, then apply today!Our Offer to YouAs an organisation that values and nurtures talent, we’re committed to helping you fulfil your potential and will offer you a supportive, friendly and collaborative environment to grow and develop your career and skills. We’re constantly striving to improve our ways of working so putting your ideas across - however big or small - will be fully encouraged and supported by your colleagues and our dynamic and experienced management team.In addition, we offer a modern and flexible working environment for our staff, supported by our IT infrastructure, including Google Chromebooks and Google Apps.Employees have access to a wide range of benefits, some of which include:<ul>
<li>Generous annual leave entitlement plus bank holidays (pro-rata if part-time working hours apply)</li>
<li>Flexi-time (Please note, this applies to roles at grades 1-9 only)</li>
<li>Comprehensive learning and development programme</li>
<li>Local and national discounts for shopping, eating out and leisure activities</li>
<li>Interest free season ticket loans</li>
<li>Local Government Pension Scheme</li>
<li>Car parking scheme</li>
<li>Bicycle loan facilities and cycle to work scheme</li>
<li>Zip car scheme</li>
<li>Free eye tests and contribution towards glasses</li>
<li>Confidential wellbeing and counselling support</li>
<li>Subsidised gym membership</li>
</ul>Application ProcessPlease apply online outlining what skills, abilities and experience you can bring which makes you an ideal candidate for this role. Please ensure you refer to the requirements outlined in the job profile when completing your application.To support our diversity agenda and reduce the risk of bias in our recruitment activities, our short listing process completely anonymises personal information that can identify job applicants e.g. name, title etc. Our hiring managers review and short list applications based on the information provided as part of your application as to how well you meet the requirements and criteria for the role, as outlined in the job profile.The closing date is given as a guide. We reserve the right to close this vacancy once a sufficient number of applications has been received. Therefore, it is strongly advised that you complete and submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.Additional InformationWe pride ourselves on being a diverse, inclusive and welcoming Borough and we aim to create a workforce which reflects the community we serve - the key highlights from our recent Equalities Workforce Report can be seen <a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/1KGMTYxsYV0WkCbJAHTDyEDSVwv5YDX9A/view?usp=sharing" target="_blank">here.</a> We are respectful of difference and realise the positive value of diversity in our workforce. We welcome and encourage job applications from people of all backgrounds and particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic candidates and disabled candidates, as these groups are currently under-represented in our workforce. As part of our Disability Confident Committed status, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum/essential criteria for the role.We offer a range of family friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements, staff engagement forums, and inclusive staff networks who help drive our diversity agenda.The UK has introduced a new points-based immigration system affecting EU and Non-EU workers and sponsorship requirements. We advise checking the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.gov.uk/guidance/new-immigration-system-what-you-need-to-know" target="_blank">GOV.UK website</a>&nbsp;for right to work guidance.#LI-SR

London Borough of Sutton

Children's Social Worker

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<h2>Job introduction</h2>We offer a wide range of benefits to our employees, these include:<ul>
<li>
Generous annual leave entitlement starting at 28&nbsp;days annual leave per year, 29&nbsp;days for senior managers (pro rata, depending on how many hours per week you work), plus bank holidays. An additional 5 days, linked to continuous service, and ability to purchase up to 6 weeks additional leave per year.</li>
<li>
Cycle to Work scheme.&nbsp;</li>
<li>
Local Government Pension Scheme plus immediate life cover (3 times your annual salary from day one) and ill-health protection.</li>
<li>
Employee discounts with local and national retailers, days out, finance, health and beauty, travel and eating out plus lots more.</li>
<li>Car Lease scheme</li>
<li>
Payment of professional subscription / membership&nbsp;- If your job description requires that you are registered with or are&nbsp;a member of&nbsp;a professional body, WNC will pay for your professional subscription or membership fees.</li>
<li>
Employee Assistance Programme - We have an employee support programme run by Health Assured, an independent, external organisation. Health Assured is available for you and your immediate family members, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year and includes telephone counselling, legal advice, bereavement support and medical information.</li>
<li>
Ongoing training and development opportunities.</li>
<li>
A variety of flexible working options to support your work/life balance, including full or part time, term time, 9-day fortnight, etc. (subject to business needs).</li>
<li>
Our West Ways of Working&nbsp;– We want our workforce to thrive, and we equip our employees with the right technology to support hybrid and collaborative working, on or off site, depending on the role.</li>
<li>
Making a difference - If you want to use your skills and experience with an organisation that are genuinely invested in making a difference, are committed to improving people's lives, and whose success has a direct impact on the wellbeing of your family, friends and people in your local area, then West Northamptonshire Council is the place for you.</li>
</ul><h2>About the role</h2>We are looking for an Enterprise Architect for an 18-month fixed-term to permanent contract to act as the vital link between our business teams to understand what we need to do, our technology teams to drive the right strategic technology decisions for the Council and our Transformation teams to make that a reality.&nbsp;We want to be the leading local council in digital innovation. To achieve this, we need the right people inputting into the technology roadmap, ensuring the technology strategy is aligned to the business strategy.&nbsp;We're looking for an exceptional individual to lead Enterprise Architecture for the Council; you’ll collaborate with stakeholders, present solution options and proposals whilst supporting architectural governance. As Enterprise Architect you will ensure that the council deploys solutions in a proportionate and fit for purpose way. Is this you? If so, we’d like to hear from you. &nbsp;<h2>Additional information</h2>Ideally you will have previous experience as an Enterprise Architect or a Senior Solutions Architect with experience of operating in a large and complex organisation. The successful candidate will have demonstrable experience of bridging technology and business strategy. Critical thinking, the ability to quickly become familiar with technology and business perspectives and communicate with clarity to different audiences are key skills required for success in the roleYou will be able to smoothly translate organisational strategy into technology roadmaps based on a track record of delivering Architecture services, coupled with an appropriate qualification. You will have a broad technical competence, be Cloud native and be able to make recommendations on the choice of patterns based on knowledge and experience. This skill will be supported by a natural curiosity and optimism.<h2>Company information</h2>At West Northants Council, it’s about our people. People who thrive with ambition, bubble with new ideas, demand better ways of working, caring about every detail, and who never shy away from a challenge. Our culture is a gateway for new experiences. A place to forge new opportunities. To empower you in your career and unite you with like-minded people.Our vision is ‘to make West Northants a great place to live, work, visit and thrive’. We truly stand by this and work hard every day to make this a reality. Our corporate values, THRIVE, stand for: Trust, High Performance, Respect, Innovate and Empower, they underpin everything we do and how we deliver services.&nbsp;Hear more from our Chief Executive, Anna Earnshaw, about what it's like to work at West Northants Council&nbsp;<a href="https://youtu.be/lV0EfeUF4aU&nbsp;&amp;nbsp" target="_blank">https://youtu.be/lV0EfeUF4aU&nbsp;&amp;nbsp</a>;We are committed to ensuring diversity, equality, equity, and inclusion is woven into the fabric of WNC and everything we do, to enable all colleagues to develop and maximize their full potential.  We are a disability confident employer, a member of the Armed Forces Covenant, and a Care Leaver Covenant partnerThe following film was created by us to communicate our intentions&nbsp;- watch WNC colleagues explain&nbsp;<a href="https://youtu.be/16hhIWCZ7xM" target="_blank">what DEI means to us</a>.If you need additional support or reasonable adjustments during the application process, including needing the job description in another format or language, please email <a href="mailto:careers@westnorthants.gov.uk" target="_blank">careers@westnorthants.gov.uk</a> for support.West Northants Council, where careers thrive.

Enterprise Architect

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Please apply online via the quick apply link provided.
No Cv required



Charity Shop Volunteer &nbsp; Be there when it matters as a Sue Ryder Volunteer &nbsp; As a Sue Ryder Volunteer in one of our charity shops, you will be one of the store’s friendly faces, helping us to provide the best customer experience whilst playing an important role in raising funds for our Palliative and Bereavement services.
The role: Our Sue Ryder shop volunteer roles are filled with variety and can cover many aspects of the role of a shop volunteer including:
• &nbsp; &nbsp;Donations and Gift Aid – meet donors, receive donations, sign donors up to Gift Aid • &nbsp; &nbsp;Sorting, labelling, pricing of stock • &nbsp; &nbsp;Greeting and helping customers • &nbsp; &nbsp;Serving customers on the till (training provided) • &nbsp; &nbsp;Maintaining shop displays, re-stocking, • &nbsp; &nbsp;Light cleaning/tidying duties to keep the shop inviting and well presented
More bespoke roles may include: • &nbsp; &nbsp;PAT testing • &nbsp; &nbsp;Upcycling • &nbsp; &nbsp;Social media and photography &nbsp; About you: • &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Enjoy helping and engaging with customers • &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Be enthusiastic and pro-active • &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Have the ability to work as part of a team • &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Be reliable &nbsp; Working as a volunteer at one of our Sue Ryder shops is not only a rewarding way to learn new and transferable skills but also a fantastic chance to make new friends and become part of your local community. Plus, you will receive a volunteer discount on donated goods.
We are happy to discuss arranging one of our friendly taster sessions so that you may meet the team and see the shop.&nbsp; &nbsp; Please note - we do have a minimum age requirement in our shops of 18.&nbsp;
About Sue Ryder: Sue Ryder is one of the largest charity retailers in the UK with over 400 shops. Every item sold in our shops generates funding so we can continue to provide 2.7 million hours of expert medical, practical, bereavement and emotional support every year, in our hospices, in people's homes and in the community. We are here to make sure that everyone approaching the end of life or living with grief can access the support they need. &nbsp; We actively encourage applications from people from all backgrounds to help us to provide the best possible experience for the people who use our services and continue to make Sue Ryder a great place to work, and attract and recruit the best, most diverse volunteer workforce possible. We are particularly interested in increasing applications from the global majority, LGTBQIA+ and people with disabilities as they are currently underrepresented in our organisation. &nbsp; *Winners of the Employer of the Year for the People in Retail Awards 2023 – Retail Bulletin* &nbsp; If you have any questions, please contact our team at&nbsp; <a href="mailto:volunteer.recruitment@sueryder.org" target="_blank">volunteer.recruitment@sueryder.org</a>&nbsp; or visit:&nbsp; <a href="http://www.sueryder.org" target="_blank">www.sueryder.org</a>

Charity Shop Volunteer

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<li><a href="https://feeds.jgp.co.uk/public_data/VacancyDocuments/0074/1676/JD___PS_-_AE4637_Group_Exercise_Instructor_v1.pdf" target="_blank">JD___PS_-_AE4637_Group_Exercise_Instructor_v1</a></li>
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Please apply online via the link provided.
Please note, we do not accept CV’s (unless specified on the advert).
Please fully complete the online application form.
 



Casual Class Instructor 
An opportunity has arisen within Sefton Council for us to recruit Group Exercise Instructors to help support our six Leisure Centres Class Programme.
We are looking for qualified, enthusiastic and reliable individuals to join our pool of ‘casual’ Group Exercise Instructors to teach our popular classes at Bootle Leisure Centre, Crosby Lakeside Adventure Centre, Dunes Splash World, Litherland Sports Park, Meadows Leisure Centre and Netherton Activity Centre.
Required and desired classes include:
Les Mills - BodyPump, BodyCombat, BodyBalance, Indoor Group Cycling, Zumba, Yoga, Pilates, Aqua and HIIT/Bootcamp, along with many others. A relevant industry/activity qualification appropriate for the class undertaken is essential.
Job requirements:
<ul>
<li>The successful candidate would need to hold a recognised Group Exercise qualification.</li>
<li>The successful candidate will have excellent communication skills, with the ability to work accurately. A confident and professional approach when dealing with staff and customers is required.</li>
</ul>
 The right candidate will have:
<ul>
<li>Good organisational skills</li>
<li>High standards of communication and interpersonal skills.</li>
<li>The ability to work as a team player &amp; on your own initiative.</li>
<li>The ability to motivate customers and members.</li>
<li>Highly motivated and enthusiastic.</li>
<li>Excellent punctuality.</li>
<li>A resilient and positive outlook.</li>
<li>Health &amp; safety awareness</li>
</ul>
This advert is on a rolling basis therefore interviews will be arranged at various points throughout the year.

Sefton Metropolitan Borough Council

Group Exercise Instructor

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<li><a href="https://feeds.jgp.co.uk/public_data/VacancyDocuments/0074/8689/Job_Description_for_Leisure_attendant__2_.doc" target="_blank">Job_Description_for_Leisure_attendant__2_</a></li>
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Please apply online via the link provided.
Please note, we do not accept CV’s (unless specified on the advert).
Please fully complete the online application form.
 



An opportunity has arisen within Sefton Council for a casual leisure attendant post based at Bootle Leisure Centre, to work in the role of a lifeguard.
You are required to hold a full - current lifeguarding certificate and will be expected to provide poolside as well as dry-side area supervision. You will be required to work as part of a team, ensuring customer safety and high standards of service and customer care at all times.&nbsp; This role requires constant supervision of the poolside; you will need to be fully focused with the ability to remain vigilant, alert, and attentive at all times.&nbsp; This position also involves the setting up of equipment to meet the needs of the programmed activities and to undertake cleaning tasks to ensure the centre is well presented to the highest standard.&nbsp;
Ideal candidates will need to be available to work throughout the summer holiday period June to September inclusive.
Candidates will have a friendly and approachable manner to always maintain a high level of customer service.&nbsp; Candidates must attend monthly training sessions to demonstrate competency and maintain a valid qualification.
Qualifications
It is essential you have a current Royal Lifesaving Society National Pool Lifeguard Qualification. A first aid at work qualification, AED and pool plant operator’s certificate are also desirable.
Skills and Experience
The Leisure Attendant should ideally be able to demonstrate a level of experience and knowledge commensurate with the position.
<ul>
<li>Ability to remain vigilant, alert and attentive.</li>
<li>Ability to be calm and in control in pressurised situations such as emergencies.</li>
<li>Customer care skills</li>
<li>Communication skills</li>
<li>The ability to set and achieve high standards of centre cleanliness and presentation.</li>
<li>Health &amp; Safety awareness</li>
</ul>
This position requires an enhanced Criminal Records Bureau check.
ONLY OPEN TO CANDIDATES WITH THE RLSS LIFEGUARDING QUALIFICATION OR EQUIVALENT
*Applications will be reviewed at regular intervals*

Casual Leisure Attendant - Bootle Leisure Centre

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Please apply online via the link provided.



<h2>Job introduction</h2>You can also see our full list of employee benefits on our careers site here:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.westnorthants.gov.uk/jobs-and-careers/why-you-should-work-us" target="_blank">Why you should work for us | West Northamptonshire Council</a><h2>About the role</h2>Based:&nbsp;Various locations in Northampton, Daventry &amp; Towcester.West Northants Council Adult Social Care has been on an exciting journey of transformation since we became a unitary authority in April 2021. This has given us the opportunity to really look at how we provide adult social care on a more localised level, leading to lots of exciting innovations and a new model of working which puts people and their communities firmly at the heart of what we do. &nbsp;<h2>Additional information</h2>If you are passionate about adult social care, have a social work qualification/equivalent and are registered with Social Work England, we would love to hear from you.&nbsp;We are looking for individuals with a proactive, innovative approach who can problem solve creatively, and have a passion for fostering the strengths of individuals. You will play a crucial role in conducting timely assessments, developing support plans, and implementing support in accordance with the Care Act 2014. As someone who is committed, hardworking, and enthusiastic, you will thrive in working in a fast-paced environment. Strong communications skills will be essential, as you'll be working collaboratively with a wide range of partners, including community groups and the voluntary sector as well as colleagues in health and other sectors.&nbsp;If you love a challenge and have an openness to learn, join us on this rewarding journey of making a true difference in the lives of the individuals we support in West Northants.&nbsp;Career development and training opportunities&nbsp;&nbsp;As a Social Worker joining West Northants Council, you’ll receive a supportive induction and shadowing period to enable orientation to the service. It is important to us that we ensure we have the right people, with the right skills, doing the right job. &nbsp;We are committed to career development and offer training and development opportunities for those who want to progress or specialise, for example AMHP training (for those 2 years post-qualified). &nbsp;We will pay for your Social Work of England registration, and all our Social Workers receive a paid subscription to Community Care inform, where you can access research, practice guidelines, legislation updates etc., to support your professional development.We welcome applications from newly qualified social workers. NQSW applications will be considered in line with vacancies best suited across adult social care teams. As well as Assistant team manager/PSW.<a href="https://jobs.westnorthants.gov.uk/jobs/job/Social-Work-Assistant-Team-Manager-Adults/6332" target="_blank">Social Work Assistant Team Manager (Adults) | 30 June, 2025 | Jobs and careers with West Northamptonshire Council</a>This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore subject to an enhanced DBS certificate, at our cost. West Northamptonshire Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.<h2>Company information</h2>At West Northants Council, it’s about our people. People who thrive with ambition, bubble with new ideas, demand better ways of working, caring about every detail, and who never shy away from a challenge. Our culture is a gateway for new experiences. A place to forge new opportunities. To empower you in your career and unite you with like-minded people.Our vision is ‘to make West Northants a great place to live, work, visit and thrive’. We truly stand by this and work hard every day to make this a reality. Our corporate values, THRIVE, stand for: Trust, High Performance, Respect, Innovate and Empower, they underpin everything we do and how we deliver services.&nbsp;Hear more from our Chief Executive, Anna Earnshaw, about what it's like to work at West Northants Council&nbsp;<a href="https://youtu.be/lV0EfeUF4aU&nbsp;&amp;nbsp" target="_blank">https://youtu.be/lV0EfeUF4aU&nbsp;&amp;nbsp</a>;We are committed to ensuring diversity, equality, equity, and inclusion is woven into the fabric of WNC and everything we do, to enable all colleagues to develop and maximize their full potential.  We are a disability confident employer, a member of the Armed Forces Covenant, and a Care Leaver Covenant partnerThe following film was created by us to communicate our intentions&nbsp;- watch WNC colleagues explain&nbsp;<a href="https://youtu.be/16hhIWCZ7xM" target="_blank">what DEI means to us</a>.If you need additional support or reasonable adjustments during the application process, including needing the job description in another format or language, please email <a href="mailto:careers@westnorthants.gov.uk" target="_blank">careers@westnorthants.gov.uk</a> for support.West Northants Council, where careers thrive.

Qualified Social Worker - Adults

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Please apply online via the link provided.



<h2>Job introduction</h2>We offer a wide range of benefits to our employees, these include:

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Generous annual leave entitlement starting at 28&nbsp;days annual leave per year, 29&nbsp;days for senior managers (pro rata, depending on how many hours per week you work), plus bank holidays. An additional 5 days, linked to continuous service, and ability to purchase up to 6 weeks additional leave per year.</li>
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Cycle to Work scheme.&nbsp;</li>
	<li>
Local Government Pension Scheme plus immediate life cover (3 times your annual salary from day one) and ill-health protection.</li>
	<li>
Employee discounts with local and national retailers, days out, finance, health and beauty, travel and eating out plus lots more.</li>
	<li>
Car Lease scheme&nbsp;via Tusker.</li>
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Payment of professional subscription / membership - If your job description requires that you are registered with or are&nbsp;a member of&nbsp;a professional body, WNC will pay for your professional subscription or membership fees.</li>
	<li>
Employee Assistance Programme - We have an employee support programme run by Health Assured, an independent, external organisation. Health Assured is available for you and your immediate family members, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year and includes telephone counselling, legal advice, bereavement support and medical information.</li>
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Commsave-&nbsp;Free membership to Commsave Credit Union who provide a variety of savings accounts, loans, a monthly lottery draw and more!</li>
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Ongoing training and development opportunities.</li>
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A variety of flexible working options to support your work/life balance, including full or part time, term time, 9-day fortnight, etc. (subject to business needs).</li>
	<li>
Our West Ways of Working – We want our workforce to thrive, and we equip our employees with the right technology to support hybrid and collaborative working, on or off site, depending on the role.</li>
	<li>
Making a difference - If you want to use your skills and experience with an organisation that are genuinely invested in making a difference, are committed to improving people's lives, and whose success has a direct impact on the wellbeing of your family, friends and people in your local area, then West Northamptonshire Council is the place for you.</li>
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<h2>About the role</h2>Are you ready to take the next step in your career and do you want to be supported in achieving the step after that? We are creating a brand new in-house Legal Team to support the Northamptonshire Children’s Trust.&nbsp; Join the existing Legal Team at West Northants Council, one of the newest and the fourth biggest Unitary Council in England.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

If you have experience in Child Care Law, we want to hear from you.&nbsp; Whether you are looking to develop your local government experience, change sector into local government or return to work after a career break, you won’t find a better place to do so.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Whilst local government experience is not essential, a passion for delivering an excellent legal service in a fast-paced environment and a desire to help shape and deliver an exemplar local authority legal service is.

View our colleagues,&nbsp;Mukti and Viren talk about their experience working with our team.



<h2>Additional information</h2>West Northants is a great place to work. With a focus on career development, wellbeing, flexibility and support, this is an opportunity for you to take the next step on your career journey in a supported environment. We have mentoring, buddying, coaching, training and many other opportunities available to assist and develop you, to ensure your success in the role and your ongoing progression and success within the Council. We will also consider any version of flexible working you can come up with.&nbsp;

For more information please visit our designated legal recruitment pages at&nbsp;<a href="https://www.westnorthants.gov.uk/spotlight-our-key-services-careers-and-our-partners/our-legal-teams" target="_blank">https://www.westnorthants.gov.uk/spotlight-our-key-services-careers-and-our-partners/our-legal-teams</a>&nbsp;or contact Julia Rickards, Head of Legal (People), on 07585 405339 for a confidential discussion. &nbsp;

Please also join us at one of our virtual collaboration sessions where we welcome your thoughts about what the future of Child Care legal teams holds and help us to shape that future.&nbsp; Attendees will include representatives from West Northants Council, Northamptonshire Children’s Trust and Child Care lawyers from private practice, together with Pam Burrows, the wellbeing expert supporting West Northants Council to shape a strong and resilient legal team with wellbeing at its core. Details of these sessions will be shared on our social media pages, LinkedIn and our designated legal recruitment pages.

<h2>Company information</h2>At West Northants Council, it’s about our people. People who thrive with ambition, bubble with new ideas, demand better ways of working, caring about every detail, and who never shy away from a challenge. Our culture is a gateway for new experiences. A place to forge new opportunities. To empower you in your career and unite you with like-minded people.

Our vision is ‘to make West Northants a great place to live, work, visit and thrive’. We truly stand by this and work hard every day to make this a reality. Our corporate values, THRIVE, stand for: Trust, High Performance, Respect, Innovate and Empower, they underpin everything we do and how we deliver services.&nbsp;

Hear more from our Chief Executive, Anna Earnshaw, about what it's like to work at West Northants Council&nbsp;<a href="https://youtu.be/lV0EfeUF4aU&nbsp;&amp;nbsp" target="_blank">https://youtu.be/lV0EfeUF4aU&nbsp;&amp;nbsp</a>;

We are committed to ensuring diversity, equality, equity, and inclusion is woven into the fabric of WNC and everything we do, to enable all colleagues to develop and maximize their full potential.  We are a disability confident employer, a member of the Armed Forces Covenant, and a Care Leaver Covenant partner

The following film was created by us to communicate our intentions&nbsp;- watch WNC colleagues explain&nbsp;<a href="https://youtu.be/16hhIWCZ7xM" target="_blank">what DEI means to us</a>.

If you need additional support or reasonable adjustments during the application process, including needing the job description in another format or language, please email <a href="mailto:careers@westnorthants.gov.uk" target="_blank">careers@westnorthants.gov.uk</a> for support.

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Senior Lawyer (Child Care)

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Charity Shop Volunteer &nbsp; Be there when it matters as a Sue Ryder Volunteer &nbsp; As a Sue Ryder Volunteer in one of our charity shops, you will be one of the store’s friendly faces, helping us to provide the best customer experience whilst playing an important role in raising funds for our Palliative and Bereavement services.
The role: Our Sue Ryder shop volunteer roles are filled with variety and can cover many aspects of the role of a shop volunteer including:
• &nbsp; &nbsp;Donations and Gift Aid – meet donors, receive donations, sign donors up to Gift Aid • &nbsp; &nbsp;Sorting, labelling, pricing of stock • &nbsp; &nbsp;Greeting and helping customers • &nbsp; &nbsp;Serving customers on the till (training provided) • &nbsp; &nbsp;Maintaining shop displays, re-stocking, • &nbsp; &nbsp;Light cleaning/tidying duties to keep the shop inviting and well presented
More bespoke roles may include: • &nbsp; &nbsp;PAT testing • &nbsp; &nbsp;Upcycling • &nbsp; &nbsp;Social media and photography &nbsp; About you: • &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Enjoy helping and engaging with customers • &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Be enthusiastic and pro-active • &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Have the ability to work as part of a team • &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Be reliable &nbsp; Working as a volunteer at one of our Sue Ryder shops is not only a rewarding way to learn new and transferable skills but also a fantastic chance to make new friends and become part of your local community. Plus, you will receive a volunteer discount on donated goods.
We are happy to discuss arranging one of our friendly taster sessions so that you may meet the team and see the shop.&nbsp; &nbsp; Please note - we do have a minimum age requirement in our shops of 18.&nbsp;
About Sue Ryder: Sue Ryder is one of the largest charity retailers in the UK with over 400 shops. Every item sold in our shops generates funding so we can continue to provide 2.7 million hours of expert medical, practical, bereavement and emotional support every year, in our hospices, in people's homes and in the community. We are here to make sure that everyone approaching the end of life or living with grief can access the support they need. &nbsp; We actively encourage applications from people from all backgrounds to help us to provide the best possible experience for the people who use our services and continue to make Sue Ryder a great place to work, and attract and recruit the best, most diverse volunteer workforce possible. We are particularly interested in increasing applications from the global majority, LGTBQIA+ and people with disabilities as they are currently underrepresented in our organisation. &nbsp; *Winners of the Employer of the Year for the People in Retail Awards 2023 – Retail Bulletin* &nbsp; If you have any questions, please contact our team at&nbsp; <a href="mailto:volunteer.recruitment@sueryder.org" target="_blank">volunteer.recruitment@sueryder.org</a>&nbsp; or visit:&nbsp; <a href="http://www.sueryder.org" target="_blank">www.sueryder.org</a>

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Looking to develop your best practice?
We are the right team, at the right time and in the right place.
About you
Professionally registered with a degree in social work – CQSW, DipSW or equivalent – you will have a variety of post-qualification experience of working with children and families.&nbsp;Your experience should cover systemic practice, and you will need an in-depth understanding of legislative and policy frameworks.
Along with a willingness to learn and develop as a practitioner, being a team player is essential in any social work team. You will build relationships with colleagues, as well as statutory, voluntary and private sector agencies.
If you share this vision of excellent Social Work practice, we want to hear from you.
Rewards
In return for helping us achieve our aims, there is a strong commitment to supporting your professional development. As a qualified Social Worker we know that you want to make a difference and working at Kent County Council you will be given every support and opportunity to do so.
We offer an attractive benefits package and a commitment to ensuring that you achieve a healthy work life balance with flexible working arrangements and an emphasis on health and well-being.
About us
The right team
Doing the best for the children of Kent is a team effort and we’ve worked hard to create a culture that fosters excellence and collaboration – a place where social workers are empowered to be creative, share ideas and advice.
The right team needs the right managers. Ours have a well-deserved reputation for being supportive through regular, quality supervision.&nbsp;We also have a number of credible expert practitioners to learn from and you will find them approachable and keen to help. Sharing knowledge is part of who we are. Together, our teams deliver strengthened services and improved outcomes for children.
An integral part of re-thinking the way we work remotely is support for YOU going forward. Here you'll find the assistance, guidance and training available for all colleagues and managers to enable you to make flexible working work for you, your team and your service.
The right time
There has never been a better time to join us. We have invested in every area of our service including the careers of outstanding people who share our commitment to improving young lives in Kent.
The right place
We are proud of our Ofsted rating of outstanding and we are continuing to develop excellent services and ensure ‘Children are at the centre of Kent County Council’s culture and practice’ (Ofsted 2022.) As one of the largest Children’s Social Work Service in the country, we offer a comprehensive learning and development framework in Kent. And because one size doesn’t fit all, we offer opportunities that can be tailored to individual, and team needs.
We can offer a wide variety of work that you are unlikely to find elsewhere. Kent is a large and diverse county, offering a broad range of opportunities to support children and young people from all backgrounds and circumstances.&nbsp;&nbsp;You will be able to work across a range of locations and environments, and to be seconded to or move to other teams.&nbsp;
We place great importance on professional development that enables you to&nbsp;grow your skills and knowledge to&nbsp;manage a varied caseload. There will be new challenges and opportunities with case work and as part of the wider organisation, e.g. developing specialist links with partner agencies and representing Children’s Services in court.
Acting as a role model and mentor to less experienced colleagues, you will contribute to training initiatives, and, proactively maintaining your awareness of changes in child development theories, legislation, policies and practices, you will share your knowledge and uphold high standards of social work.
Transport
Whilst we foster a hybrid working approach, the role requires you to be mobile throughout a wide operational area including travelling around the county of Kent and beyond to transport children and their belongings and be available to do so in an emergency.&nbsp;
This role is subject to holding a Full UK Driving Licence – The Council is committed to making reasonable adjustments so whilst this job requires the jobholder to drive your application will still be considered if you are unable to drive due to a disability.
Benefits
A competitive starting salary, including an annual market premium payment of up to £5,000.
A supportive team working environment with regular supervision.
Access to a wide range of formal and informal CPD activities underpinned by a performance appraisal scheme and career progression pathway.
An annual appraisal linking your learning and development needs.
Generous annual leave allowance.
Local Government pension scheme.
Access to smarter working / flexible working.
Relocation Package.
You will also have a range of professional development opportunities including the exciting social care academy and routes for progression.&nbsp;
Eligibility
This post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure Application to the Disclosure and Barring Service and up to date registration with the appropriate professional body as a qualified Social Worker.
This post is considered by KCC to be a customer-facing position. The Council therefore has a statutory duty under Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016) to ensure that post holders have a command of spoken English/Welsh sufficient for the effective performance of the job requirements. The appropriate standards are set out in the Job Description/Person Specification.
Applications will be reviewed on a weekly basis. Please do not re-apply if you have been interviewed for this post in the last six months.
Contact Details


To find out more about the role please get in touch today by emailing&nbsp;<a href="mailto:socialcarerecruitment@hrconnect.org.uk" target="_blank">socialcarerecruitment@hrconnect.org.uk</a>&nbsp;or calling us on 0331 6309541.

Senior Practitioner - Children's Social Work Services

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Charity Shop Volunteer &nbsp; Be there when it matters as a Sue Ryder Volunteer &nbsp; As a Sue Ryder Volunteer in one of our charity shops, you will be one of the store’s friendly faces, helping us to provide the best customer experience whilst playing an important role in raising funds for our Palliative and Bereavement services.
The role: Our Sue Ryder shop volunteer roles are filled with variety and can cover many aspects of the role of a shop volunteer including:
• &nbsp; &nbsp;Donations and Gift Aid – meet donors, receive donations, sign donors up to Gift Aid • &nbsp; &nbsp;Sorting, labelling, pricing of stock • &nbsp; &nbsp;Greeting and helping customers • &nbsp; &nbsp;Serving customers on the till (training provided) • &nbsp; &nbsp;Maintaining shop displays, re-stocking, • &nbsp; &nbsp;Light cleaning/tidying duties to keep the shop inviting and well presented
More bespoke roles may include: • &nbsp; &nbsp;PAT testing • &nbsp; &nbsp;Upcycling • &nbsp; &nbsp;Social media and photography &nbsp; About you: • &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Enjoy helping and engaging with customers • &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Be enthusiastic and pro-active • &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Have the ability to work as part of a team • &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Be reliable &nbsp; Working as a volunteer at one of our Sue Ryder shops is not only a rewarding way to learn new and transferable skills but also a fantastic chance to make new friends and become part of your local community. Plus, you will receive a volunteer discount on donated goods.
We are happy to discuss arranging one of our friendly taster sessions so that you may meet the team and see the shop.&nbsp; &nbsp; Please note - we do have a minimum age requirement in our shops of 18.&nbsp;
About Sue Ryder: Sue Ryder is one of the largest charity retailers in the UK with over 400 shops. Every item sold in our shops generates funding so we can continue to provide 2.7 million hours of expert medical, practical, bereavement and emotional support every year, in our hospices, in people's homes and in the community. We are here to make sure that everyone approaching the end of life or living with grief can access the support they need. &nbsp; We actively encourage applications from people from all backgrounds to help us to provide the best possible experience for the people who use our services and continue to make Sue Ryder a great place to work, and attract and recruit the best, most diverse volunteer workforce possible. We are particularly interested in increasing applications from the global majority, LGTBQIA+ and people with disabilities as they are currently underrepresented in our organisation. &nbsp; *Winners of the Employer of the Year for the People in Retail Awards 2023 – Retail Bulletin* &nbsp; If you have any questions, please contact our team at&nbsp; <a href="mailto:volunteer.recruitment@sueryder.org" target="_blank">volunteer.recruitment@sueryder.org</a>&nbsp; or visit:&nbsp; <a href="http://www.sueryder.org" target="_blank">www.sueryder.org</a>

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