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We are a Local Authority working for the community, improving the lives of our residents and we’re looking for a motivated and talented Senior Social Worker to join our Advice and Wellbeing Hub – SW Pathway.
 We seek the best talent from the widest pool of people as diversity and inclusion is the key to our success. Reading Borough Council is a Disability Confident Employer and is committed to the recruitment and continued employment of people with disabilities.
As a Senior Social Worker, you will play a key role in delivering high-quality advice, early intervention, and support to those accessing the hub. You will provide professional leadership, undertake complex assessments, and work collaboratively with partner agencies to promote wellbeing and safeguard vulnerable individuals. &nbsp;
The Advice and Wellbeing Hub comprises a Social Work and OT pathways.&nbsp; The team takes all the new referrals into Adult Social Care for people 18 years upwards.&nbsp; It is a busy, supportive and friendly team, working with people of all ages and backgrounds and their families and carers. We use a Conversations Count strengths-based model to promote choice and control and achieve excellent outcomes. You will work with individuals who have been referred for support for up to 6 weeks, to maximise their independence in their own homes. Promoting choice and control and using a strength-based approach.

About the Role:
Your duties as Senior Social Worker include providing supervision to the Social Workers and Social Care Coordinators within the team and to undertake joint visits with other members of the team to support with knowledge sharing and skills development. You will also support the Team Manager in some aspects of managing the team as a whole and service development
The role involves you undertaking work using the Conversation Counts model, working on prevention and early support. Using your social work expertise, you will conduct Care Act assessments, safeguarding investigations, and Mental Capacity assessments, as well as facilitate best interest meetings. 
This role involves working with adults with diverse needs, including individuals with learning disabilities, physical disabilities, older adults, and those affected by substance or alcohol misuse. Additionally, you will provide information, advice, and support to carers, helping them navigate available resources and services. This position offers an excellent opportunity to develop your skills and experience in Adult Social Care, delivering high-quality, person-centred interventions to individuals in their own homes. You will be part of a friendly and supportive team committed to making a meaningful difference in people’s lives. 
We offer a flexible working environment with a mixture of home working and access to an office based in the centre of Reading. 
You will work within the legal framework provided by the statute, guidance, policies and procedures. We offer excellent support, supervision and induction. 
You will need to have:
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<li>A degree or equivalent in Social Work</li>
<li>Registration with Social work England</li>
<li>Understanding of the Care Act 2014</li>
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You will have access to our Learning and Development programme and be supported in your career and personal growth with opportunities to learn and develop new clinical skills, helping you to build your Continuing Professional Development portfolio, extending your skills and supporting you to grow as a social worker. 
We work closely with our colleagues in Reading Borough Council, Health Professionals, Voluntary and Charity colleagues to facilitate the best possible outcomes for those people we support.
You’ll be part of a team that relies on each individual to play their part to the best of their ability. As well as the colleagues that you work closely with every day, you’ll also be part of Team Reading, playing your personal part in making Reading a successful and vibrant place. Our vision is to ensure that Reading realises its potential as a great place to live, work and play, and that everyone shares the benefits of this success. Our values and behaviours guide how we will achieve this: Work Together as one team - work collaboratively, with each other and with our partners, and demonstrate the Team Reading values in everything we do
Drive Efficiency - show initiative, be adaptable to change and put forward ideas to help improve delivery and efficiency. Take responsibility for our own learning and development and for reaching our potential
Be Ambitious - be demanding of our own performance – striving to be even better – and be prepared to engage with and challenge leaders in a constructive and positive way
Make a Difference to Reading - maintain the highest levels of customer service and be flexible and willing to provide the services needed at the time they are needed 
Our offer A competitive salary alongside a range of benefits including:
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<li>Generous holiday entitlement - 25 days holiday each year plus bank holidays - rising to 33 days after 10 years' service, with the option to buy additional leave</li>
<li>Maternity, adoption, parental and sick pay</li>
<li>A wide range of flexible working opportunities&nbsp;</li>
<li>Access to a range of training and learning opportunities to help you develop</li>
<li>Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)</li>
<li>On-site day nursery (Kennet Day nursery) rated outstanding by Ofsted,</li>
<li>Season Ticket Loan - a loan to help with the cost of your rail or bus journey, to and from work</li>
<li>Lease car salary sacrifice scheme allowing you to lease a brand new, greener car for three years.&nbsp; The monthly fee includes insurance, servicing and road tax</li>
<li>Salary sacrifice scheme for Additional Voluntary Contributions (AVCs) to help you save for your retirement.</li>
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If you would like to find out more about this role please contact Caroline Marsh - Team Manager on 0118 937 3672, <a href="mailto:caroline.marsh@reading.gov.uk" target="_blank">caroline.marsh@reading.gov.uk</a>
 Closing date: Applications will be reviewed upon submission Interview date: TBA Please note that 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 return your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment. 
Visit: <a href="https://moretoreading.co.uk/" target="_blank">www.moretoreading.co.uk</a> to find out more about Reading’s Community &amp; Adult Social Care Services. It’s a chance to hear from the people who already work here and why they have chosen Reading as their professional destination.

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Senior Social Worker - Advice and Wellbeing Hub

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A new and exciting opportunity for an individual with specialist moving &amp; handling skills to join our Specialist Moving &amp; Handling Team.Visiting clients within the community and assessing there moving &amp; handling needs, working with colleagues to achieve the best outcome for the client.Training and guiding carers on the best moving &amp; handling practice. This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore subject to an enhanced DBS certificate, at our cost.It is also a regulated activity and will be subject to a Children and Adults&nbsp;Barred List check. West Northamptonshire Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.Our benefits You can also see our full list of employee benefits on our careers site here: <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>.What will you be doing? As a Moving &amp; Handling Assessor, your responsibilities will include:<ul>
<li>To be able to work with primarily customers with physically disabilities.</li>
<li>Working alongside a team of occupational therapists and reablement support workers.</li>
<li>To complete moving &amp; handling assessments and formulate moving &amp; handling plans and carry a caseload.</li>
<li>You will also receive ongoing training and development as part of this role and deliver training to providers too.&nbsp;</li>
<li>Working 37 hours per week, Mon - Fri.&nbsp;</li>
</ul>About you Requirements:<ul>
<li>A full driving licence and access to your own vehicle with business insurance, is a must (mileage will be paid).</li>
<li>A level or equivalent</li>
<li>ROSPA Level 3, Moving &amp; Handling train the trainer – or equivalent qualification.</li>
<li>A good knowledge of working within health &amp; social care, moving &amp; handling plans and assessments as well as safe guarding and equal opportunities.</li>
</ul>About us Our vision at West Northamptonshire Council 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.Hear more from Anna Earnshaw, our Chief Executive, about working for West Northants Council: <a href="https://youtu.be/lV0EfeUF4aU" target="_blank">https://youtu.be/lV0EfeUF4aU</a>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.When potential is unlocked, talent thrives.Choose a career that offers you a true sense of achievement, fills you with pride and challenges you in a positive way, every day.West Northants Council, where careers thrive.Should you require the Job Description in another format or language, please contact: <a href="mailto:Careers@westnorthants.gov.uk" target="_blank">Careers@westnorthants.gov.uk</a>

Specialist Moving and Handling Assessor

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Are you passionate about making a real difference in the lives of individuals with physical disabilities?&nbsp;We are seeking an aspiring or experienced dedicated professional to work with both adults and children, providing administrative support to our teams.&nbsp;The primary objective of this role is to deliver confidential administrative assistance to the manager and team, utilizing relevant systems, protocols, and resources. This involves promptly addressing telephone and email inquiries and upholding high standards of customer service while adhering to the policies and values of West Northamptonshire Council. Additionally, the role entails meeting reporting deadlines.This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore subject to an enhanced DBS certificate, at our cost.It is also a regulated activity and will be subject to a Children and Adults&nbsp;Barred List check. West Northamptonshire Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.Our benefits You can also see our full list of employee benefits on our careers site here: <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>.What will you be doing? Your core responsibility involves maintaining and enhancing both electronic and paper-based record systems to ensure robust support for the business operations. &nbsp;Also, you will oversee the coordination of resource stocks and office supplies, aiming to optimise service operations while minimising wastage through the adept use of electronic ordering and payment platforms.You will serve as the frontline for reception duties, handling telephone and email inquiries in alignment with the Company's customer service standards. Play a pivotal role in building strong rapport with internal and external stakeholders, including managers, colleagues, customers, and carers. Your communication style should consistently reflect clarity and politeness.Furthermore, your role extends to providing comprehensive administrative support to managers and colleagues within your team, encompassing tasks such as responding to inquiries, managing diaries, and executing assigned duties diligently. Active engagement in staff meetings, team activities, supervision sessions, appraisals, and training programs are expected!Based at Olympus House, NN3.&nbsp;Working Mon-Fri, 37 hours per week. &nbsp; About you You're the type who thrives on keeping things organised and running smoothly. You're comfortable juggling different tasks and can handle them with ease. Your friendly demeanour makes you a natural at reception duties and interacting with people both in person and over the phone.Building strong relationships comes naturally to you, whether it's with colleagues, managers, or customers. You're tech-savvy enough to navigate software tools like MS Word and Excel efficiently. Plus, you're proactive about staying on top of deadlines and ensuring that everything gets done on time. You're a team player who's always ready to pitch in and help out wherever needed! And above all, you're committed to providing excellent service.This demands a proficient and timely utilisation of MS Word, MS Excel, and other relevant software tools.About us Our vision at West Northamptonshire Council 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.Hear more from Anna Earnshaw, our Chief Executive, about working for West Northants Council: <a href="https://youtu.be/lV0EfeUF4aU" target="_blank">https://youtu.be/lV0EfeUF4aU</a>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.When potential is unlocked, talent thrives.Choose a career that offers you a true sense of achievement, fills you with pride and challenges you in a positive way, every day.West Northants Council, where careers thrive.Should you require the Job Description in another format or language, please contact: <a href="mailto:Careers@westnorthants.gov.uk" target="_blank">Careers@westnorthants.gov.uk</a>

Business Support Assistant - 1 year contract

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Shared Service Manager (Waste) North Herts CouncilNorth Herts CouncilPermanent, Full Time£52,866 - £61,866 per annum, plus car allowance (pay award pending)Location: BuntingfordClosing Date: 14th July 2025 Essex County Council are delighted to be advertising on behalf of North Herts Council for the role of <a href="https://www.north-herts.gov.uk/shared-service-manager-waste" target="_blank">Shared Service Manager - Waste | North Herts Council</a> The Role <h2> East and North Herts Councils have a brand-new shared waste, recycling and street cleansing contract in place and are also rolling out an ambitious service change this summer. This is a fantastic opportunity for an ambitious waste professional to lead the service at the start of this new era, with responsibility for both Councils' waste, recycling and street cleansing services. </h2>The Experience You Will Bring <h2> You will be an experienced and committed waste leader, with significant experience of managing large contracts and budgets, as well as the ability to lead major projects and procurements. You will have significant experience of developing policies and strategies and of successful performance management. You will have excellent technical knowledge of waste and be our subject expert. </h2><h2> You will have the skills to lead and motivate a high performing team, ability to work in partnership with stakeholders and have a customer focused attitude. </h2><a href="https://www.north-herts.gov.uk/about-us" target="_blank"> About Us </a> North Hertfordshire is a large rural district with approximately 125,000 residents with four historic towns, Hitchin, Baldock, Royston and Letchworth Garden City. The Council has a clear vision: We put people first and deliver sustainable services, to enable a brighter future together. Why work with us? We are committed to promoting equality, diversity, and inclusion in our recruitment practices and in our employment policies. We want our employees to feel safe to express themselves and we encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds with a wide range of talents. We are dedicated to promoting a healthy work/life balance, valuing our employees, and enabling them to make a difference to the local community. Please note that all our vacancies require you to live and work in the UK, and selection interviews are face to face in our Letchworth offices or other nearby council sites. At North Herts Council we are proud to be a Disability Confident employer and we guarantee an interview to anyone disclosing a disability whose application meets the minimum requirements for the job. Our benefits include: <h2> · Flexible working options including flexi-time scheme and home-working </h2><h2> · Continued professional development supported and professional subscriptions paid </h2><h2> · Local Government Defined Benefit Pension Scheme (19.5% employer contribution) </h2><h2> · Generous annual leave, including Christmas close-down period </h2><h2> · Occupational sick pay </h2><h2> · Free parking permit for office use </h2><h2> · Discounts, including 50% off NHC gym membership </h2>What you should do next If you are interested in finding out more about this role, we would love to hear from you. Please apply via <a href="https://www.north-herts.gov.uk/shared-service-manager-waste" target="_blank"> Shared Service Manager - Waste | North Herts Council </a> Please note that we do not accept CV applications, either on their own or accompanying application forms. Therefore, please ensure that all relevant information is provided on the application form on the NHC job pages. If you would like an informal chat about the post, please contact Sarah Kingsley, Director - Environment, on 01462 474552 *Please apply via <a href="https://www.north-herts.gov.uk/shared-service-manager-waste" target="_blank"> Shared Service Manager - Waste | North Herts Council </a>

Shared Service Manager (Waste) North Herts Council

<h4> Location </h4> Derbyshire <h4> Business Area </h4> Operational Policing <h4> Department </h4> N/A <h4> Rank </h4> Chief Inspector <h4> Grade </h4> N/A <h4>Salary</h4>£67,509 - £71,316<h4> Part/Full Time </h4> Full Time <h4> Hours per Week </h4> 40 <h4> Additional Working Conditions </h4> Part Time <h4> Type of Contract </h4> Permanent <h4> Vetting Level Required </h4> MV, RV <h4> Description </h4>Make your experience count, join Derbyshire Constabulary!At Derbyshire Constabulary we pride ourselves on recognising people with real potential. That’s why we offer our leaders so much support, motivation and training because, as they improve, so will our force.If you are a substantive Inspector, we would love to hear from you. We’re looking for people focused leaders who will be visible change agents within our organisation; who are comfortable setting and maintaining standards; who will support, coach and mentor their teams and who aren’t afraid to constructively challenge when they see opportunities to improve our performance. All you have to do is bring us your talent, dedication and enthusiasm and we’ll welcome you to the team.Why Derbyshire? As a force, we have a strong and unequivocal commitment to delivering a high-quality policing service for everyone in the county – whether for our one million residents or our 10 million visitors each year. Whilst our urban areas present some policing challenges, Derbyshire is a predominantly rural area, much of it within the Peak District National Park, offering opportunities for an outdoor lifestyle and an enhanced quality of life.Our central location, with excellent transport links, makes us accessible from most areas of the country. We’re not the largest of forces but we make the headlines because we aren’t afraid to try new approaches.You’ll be working alongside a variety of highly motivated, ambitious and capable people in a forward-looking organisation continually looking to be at the forefront of technological innovation.By joining us, you’ll play a unique role in helping us to keep Derbyshire as one of the safest places to live and work in England. In return you will retain:Your previous service and current levels of pay (excluding force specific benefits i.e. London weighting).Annual leave entitlement, as long as there is no break in service.Your current pension arrangements.The must haves:Substantive in the rank of Inspector.Be a member of a Home Office force or Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) or Police Scotland (please note we cannot accept an application to transfer from an officer serving with a non-Home Office police force).Have no outstanding discipline or integrity issues.Vacancy closes on Friday, 1 August 2025 at 23:55.Boards will be held between 4-8 September 2025To apply:If we feel like a place where you can belong, we'd love to learn more about you. Please complete the application form and also email the attached Chief Inspector Promotion Board Portfolio to <a href="mailto:careers@derbyshire.police.uk" target="_blank">careers@derbyshire.police.uk</a> by no later than 1 August 2025 @ 23:55. Please head your email Chief Inspector Transferee Boards DE25If you have any questions regarding any stage of the process, please contact.<a href="mailto:hrworkforceandleadership@derbyshire.police.uk" target="_blank">hrworkforceandleadership@derbyshire.police.uk</a>Please note we reserve the right to close this process at any time, should our required numbers be met.<a href="https://gbr01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fforms.microsoft.com%2FPages%2FResponsePage.aspx%3Fid%3DLQIKrg1jlkO4-1jbMGG5G8dEkDTEC2hMkgKEFbc78a1UQTUzSFhDRTVXRFE5WjJHMklKSVdSQTNBSCQlQCN0PWcu&amp;data=05%7C01%7Cmichelle.hodson%40derbyshire.police.uk%7Cce0d1a187b6e4df909c208da3e3b9958%7Cae0a022d630d4396b8fb58db3061b91b%7C0%7C0%7C637890722955627140%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=zDKAjwJ%2FhiS4FUpOacqN%2BFIOTsZvPo0qU4m4M6aEsUc%3D&amp;reserved=0" target="_blank">Customer Feedback - Please click here to rate our service</a><h4> Document Attachment </h4><a href="https://shrsc.tal.net/vx/lang-en-GB/mobile-0/channel-1/appcentre-3/brand-5/xf-91d403157c89/candidate/download_file_opp/8739/56782/1/0/5bdfa1cd93ccef7ea7644c9944bf510247466b13" target="_blank"> Chief Inspector Promotion Board Portfolio - External.pdf – 194KB </a> 





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Derbyshire Constabulary

Chief Inspector Transferee - External Boards (DE25)

<h4> Location </h4> Derbyshire <h4> Business Area </h4> Operational Policing <h4> Department </h4> N/A <h4> Rank </h4> Superintendent <h4> Grade </h4> N/A <h4>Salary</h4>£80,784 - £95,025<h4> Part/Full Time </h4> Full Time <h4> Hours per Week </h4> 40 <h4> Additional Working Conditions </h4> Part Time <h4> Type of Contract </h4> Permanent <h4> Vetting Level Required </h4> MV, RV <h4> Description </h4>Make your experience count, join Derbyshire Constabulary!At Derbyshire Constabulary we pride ourselves on recognising people with real potential. That’s why we offer our leaders so much support, motivation and training because, as they improve, so will our force.If you are a substantive Chief Inspector, we would love to hear from you. We’re looking for people focused leaders who will be visible change agents within our organisation; who are comfortable setting and maintaining standards; who will support, coach and mentor their teams and who aren’t afraid to constructively challenge when they see opportunities to improve our performance. All you have to do is bring us your talent, dedication and enthusiasm and we’ll welcome you to the team.Why Derbyshire? As a force, we have a strong and unequivocal commitment to delivering a high-quality policing service for everyone in the county – whether for our one million residents or our 10 million visitors each year. Whilst our urban areas present some policing challenges, Derbyshire is a predominantly rural area, much of it within the Peak District National Park, offering opportunities for an outdoor lifestyle and an enhanced quality of life.Our central location, with excellent transport links, makes us accessible from most areas of the country. We’re not the largest of forces but we make the headlines because we aren’t afraid to try new approaches.You’ll be working alongside a variety of highly motivated, ambitious and capable people in a forward-looking organisation continually looking to be at the forefront of technological innovation.By joining us, you’ll play a unique role in helping us to keep Derbyshire as one of the safest places to live and work in England. In return you will retain:Your previous service and current levels of pay (excluding force specific benefits i.e. London weighting).Annual leave entitlement, as long as there is no break in service.Your current pension arrangements.The must haves:Substantive in the rank of Chief Inspector.Be a member of a Home Office force or Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) or Police Scotland (please note we cannot accept an application to transfer from an officer serving with a non-Home Office police force).Have no outstanding discipline or integrity issues.Vacancy closes on Friday, 18 July 2025 at 23:55.Boards will be held between 15-18 August 2025.To apply:If we feel like a place where you can belong, we'd love to learn more about you. Please complete the application form and also email the attached Chief Inspector Promotion Board Portfolio to <a href="mailto:careers@derbyshire.police.uk" target="_blank">careers@derbyshire.police.uk</a> by no later than 18 July 2025 @ 23:55. Please head your email Superintendent Transferee Boards DE25If you have any questions regarding any stage of the process, please contact.<a href="mailto:hrworkforceandleadership@derbyshire.police.uk" target="_blank">hrworkforceandleadership@derbyshire.police.uk</a>Please note we reserve the right to close this process at any time, should our required numbers be met.<a href="https://gbr01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fforms.microsoft.com%2FPages%2FResponsePage.aspx%3Fid%3DLQIKrg1jlkO4-1jbMGG5G8dEkDTEC2hMkgKEFbc78a1UQTUzSFhDRTVXRFE5WjJHMklKSVdSQTNBSCQlQCN0PWcu&amp;data=05%7C01%7Cmichelle.hodson%40derbyshire.police.uk%7Cce0d1a187b6e4df909c208da3e3b9958%7Cae0a022d630d4396b8fb58db3061b91b%7C0%7C0%7C637890722955627140%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=zDKAjwJ%2FhiS4FUpOacqN%2BFIOTsZvPo0qU4m4M6aEsUc%3D&amp;reserved=0" target="_blank">Customer Feedback - Please click here to rate our service</a><h4> Document Attachment </h4><a href="https://shrsc.tal.net/vx/lang-en-GB/mobile-0/channel-1/appcentre-3/brand-5/xf-d1478e197023/candidate/download_file_opp/8740/56782/1/0/90a6e15d9fcc39968695c5fc6e548360ff1ff600" target="_blank"> Superintendent Promotion Board Portfolio _ External.pdf – 193KB </a> 





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Superintendent Transferees - External Boards DE25

<h2>About the job</h2>Salary: Soulbury Hours per week: 37 Contract type: PermanentWorking alongside the Virtual School Headteacher as the Deputy Head, you’ll play a key role in leading the strategic and operational development of our Virtual School. Your work will be central to helping the council meet its statutory responsibilities for children and young people in care, previously in care, or who have had a social worker.This is a pivotal leadership role requiring strong decision-making, analytical thinking, and the ability to deliver high-quality services across a wide range of partners. You’ll lead key areas of service delivery to secure positive educational outcomes and help shape strategic plans aligned with national and local priorities.Collaboration is at the heart of this role. You’ll build effective relationships with schools, social care, carers, and other partners to promote a shared vision, ensuring that children’s voices and aspirations are heard and acted upon.You’ll offer expert educational advice, drawing on your knowledge of the curriculum and current legislation, and support schools to develop inclusive practices that help every child reach their potential. You’ll also deliver impactful training to a range of stakeholders on effective PEPs, SMART targets, and supporting children with a social worker.As a leader, you’ll manage and support a team of advisory teachers, ensuring their work contributes to a culture of high expectations, consistency, and continuous improvement across the Virtual School.&nbsp;<h2>About you</h2>You will bring demonstrable experience of school leadership, along with a background in advisory work where you have supported schools and colleagues as a critical friend to drive improved outcomes. Your experience working directly with children in care, as well as those with Special Educational Needs, will be key to understanding and addressing the complex challenges these young people face.You will have worked in culturally diverse settings and understand the importance of inclusive and sensitive approaches. Strong communication skills are essential—you’ll be able to engage politely, tactfully, and persuasively with a wide range of stakeholders, building collaborative and productive relationships.As a confident and compassionate leader, you’ll be able to motivate and lead a team of advisory teachers, providing clear guidance and expertise. You’ll be skilled in advising schools and professionals on strategies to raise attainment and promote high expectations for Children in Care and those who have or have had a social worker.You’ll be highly organised, able to manage your own workload and support others to meet shared priorities and targets. Your knowledge of child development—including the impact of trauma and attachment—will inform your practice, alongside a strong understanding of relevant legislation and national guidance around the education of Children in Care.A Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) is essential for this role.<h2>About us</h2>Our ambitious Luton 2040 Vision&nbsp;– that no-one in Luton will have to live in poverty – is at the heart of everything we do. We recognise that our people are remarkable, talented, committed and passionate about serving our residents.The people of Luton depend heavily on this council – and that means our workforce! Are you ready to realise the remarkable and help us deliver our vision?We welcome applications from all sections of the community and are committed to developing a workforce that&nbsp;reflects the diversity of our borough<h2>Application process</h2>Because of the nature of this job, it will be necessary for the appropriate level of criminal record disclosure to be undertaken. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore applicants are required to declare all unspent cautions and convictions; and also any adult cautions (simple or conditional), and spent convictions that are not protected as defined by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2020). A person’s criminal record will not in itself prevent a person from being appointed to this post. Applicants will not be refused posts because of offences which are not relevant to, and do not place them at or make them a risk in, the role for which they are applying. However in the event of the employment being taken up, any failure to disclose such offence, as detailed above, will result in dismissal or disciplinary action by the Authority.Closing Date - 14th of JulyInterviews - w/c 21st of July<h2>Additional information</h2>We offer a range of excellent staff benefits which include: <ul><li>From 25&nbsp;to 32&nbsp;days’ annual leave:&nbsp;linked to length of service and grade</li><li>Buying annual leave scheme:&nbsp;buy up to 20 days additional annual leave</li><li>Career Pathways:&nbsp;step up in your career or move into a specialist area</li><li>Pension scheme:&nbsp;with generous employer contributions of up to&nbsp;20.2 per cent (at July 2023) and 3x salary death in service grant</li><li>Generous relocation package:&nbsp;up to £8,000 (subject to eligibility)</li><li>Employee Assistance Programme:&nbsp;a free, 24/7 confidential counselling and wellbeing support service available to all employees, their partner or spouse and dependent children over 16 still living at home</li><li>Work/life balance:&nbsp;flexible working options including working from home where possible. We welcome requests for flexible working arrangements including part-time hours and alternative working patterns</li><li>Training and support:&nbsp;unlimited access to development courses, mentoring and support and clear career pathways</li><li>Staff offers:&nbsp;includes discounts on your MOT, gym and fitness, restaurants and salons</li><li>Arriva Travel Club:&nbsp;great value savings on local bus travel</li><li>Friday Funday Socials -&nbsp;One Friday every 2 months where we encourage our staff to get together to socialise after work</li></ul><h2>Available documents</h2>Attached documents are available under links. Clicking a document link will initialize its download.<ul><li><a href="https://emea3.recruitmentplatform.com/tlk/pages/fo/download_job_file.jsp?ID=PSKFK026203F3VBQB686G8N7P&amp;nDocumentID=1550195&amp;ptId=11453" target="_blank">download: Luton_Values_Flyer.pdf</a></li><li><a href="https://emea3.recruitmentplatform.com/tlk/pages/fo/download_job_file.jsp?ID=PSKFK026203F3VBQB686G8N7P&amp;nDocumentID=1550196&amp;ptId=11453" target="_blank">download: PREF105519 Deputy Head Of Virtual School 9-12 3 SPA 202506.pdf</a></li></ul>





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Luton Borough Council

Deputy Headteacher of Virtual School

Social Worker: Children In Care 16+ TeamX2 Social Workers (HBC7/8)X1 Advanced Social Worker (HBC9)Do you have a passion to make a difference to the lives of children in care?We are interested in hearing from dedicated Social Workers who would like to join our Children in Care Team, working with adolescents including unaccompanied asylum seeking separated children.Our Team:The team is responsible for ensuring that all Children in Care and Care Leavers are&nbsp;supported to achieve positive outcomes and&nbsp;support them in planning to build their lives as young adults ready to leave care and live&nbsp;independently.Your Contributions:As a social worker in the team&nbsp;you will be responsible for care planning for children in care aged predominantly 16 and 17 years of age ensuring they are safe, happy and achieving their aspirations and goals.&nbsp;You will work closely with our partner agencies to deliver high quality care and&nbsp;support to our children and young people.The team works closely alongside the care leaving service with the Personal Advisors,&nbsp;Independent reviewing managers and outreach workers.The team specialises in conducting brief enquiries and age assessments where necessary for those children seeking asylum and age assessment training so experience within this area is desirable not essential, as age assessment training is provided to all social workers within the team.The team focus on those older adolescent children who need specific&nbsp;support in preparing them for independence when they turn 18 years of age and transfer from a Social Worker to a Personal Advisor.Young people transfer from frontline teams at the point of a permanency plan being&nbsp;agreed&nbsp;either within court or via section 20 Southwark judgement for homeless 16/17 year olds alongside unaccompanied asylum seeking children and transferring from within the service from the Children in Care wider team already with a plan of permanency.For the Advanced Social Worker position, we are seeking a candidate who can clearly demonstrate the experience, skills, and professional capabilities required of an Advanced Practitioner. Evidence of meeting these standards will be essential.Hours: 37Our Offer:Aside from working with a great team, our employees have access to a fantastic range of benefits, including:<ul><li>A generous annual holiday allowance starting at 34 days per year (including bank holidays), increasing with long service</li><li>Membership of our defined benefit, salary-linked Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) with generous employer contributions</li><li>3 x Salary Life Cover via Local Government Pension Scheme</li><li>Investment in your personal development</li><li>Free Car Parking at HBC sites</li><li>Flexible working arrangements</li><li>Car leasing schemes</li><li>Extensive employee benefits platform including discounted shopping, car leasing, gym memberships, wellbeing hub and Employee Assistance Programme</li></ul>A relevant market supplement amount is included in the advertised salary for each grade as follows:Grade HBC7 - £2,710&nbsp;Grade HBC8 - £2,710Grade HBC9 - £3,710&nbsp;Market Supplement's may be subject to early removal should there be rational to do so.Next Steps:Here at Halton&nbsp;we are committed to supporting Social Workers to achieve their aspirations and you will have real opportunities for further promotion and training, as the Council is keen to develop advanced practitioners and also future leaders.Halton offer a nurturing ASYE programme for newly qualified workers through our Social Work Academy.&nbsp;This includes a protected caseload, dedicated time for study, a tailored training package and additional reflective supervisions.&nbsp;You will be allocated an ASYE assessor who works alongside you and your line manager to ensure you are&nbsp;supported throughout your first year in practice and beyond.For experienced workers we offer the opportunity for progression and continued professional development which includes a focus on your development including opportunities to become a practice educator, work with our local universities on delivering course material to student and progression to advanced practitioner.&nbsp;We have strong links to our local Universities and we offer specialist training and membership of Research in Practice. We aim to&nbsp;support you throughout your career whether you want to progress through a specialism, management pathways or teaching.To apply for this post you must be a qualified social worker ideally with post qualifying experience within a statutory children’s social care setting, along with knowledge and&nbsp;understanding of working with children in care and care leavers and our key partners as a corporate parent. Full Social Work Qualification is required.&nbsp;In addition, this post is subject to Enhanced DBS Disclosure, a UK driving license and access to a vehicle is required and Social Work England Registration.For an informal discussion about this post, please contact Emma Wright - <a href="mailto:Emma.Wright@halton.gov.uk" target="_blank">Emma.Wright@halton.gov.uk</a>.Applications will be continuously reviewed and applicants invited to interview before the advertised end date.At Halton Borough Council we want to ensure that our communities are represented across our workforce and a vital part of this is to encourage diversity in all respects. We are&nbsp;committed&nbsp;to making our recruitment practices barrier-free and tailored to best suit the needs and strength of the&nbsp;individual.&nbsp;This includes making adjustments for people with a disability, neurodiversity or with long-term health conditions.&nbsp;If you require accommodations, please reach out during the recruitment process so that we can make this the best possible experience for you – <a href="mailto:resourcing@halton.gov.uk" target="_blank">resourcing@halton.gov.uk</a>Please refer to the attached Job Profile for further information about the role and our values.We reserve the right to close this vacancy earlier than the specified date should we receive sufficient applications. If you’re interested, please complete your application as early as possible.We look forward to receiving your application!





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Halton Borough Council

Halton Borough Council's Plan

Social Worker - Children in Care and Care Leavers 16+ 

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Revenues &amp; Benefits Quality Assurance Officer
Working Pattern: Full Time Hours: 36 hours per week Salary: £30,032 - £41,084 DBS Check: Yes Location: Civic Centre, High Street, Esher, Surrey KT10 9SD/Hybrid working
Do you have experience of working in a Local Taxation or Benefits section? If so, we want to hear from you. An exciting opportunity has become available to join the Revenues and Benefits Quality Assurance team at Elmbridge Borough Council.
 About the Role You will be responsible for assisting the Revenues &amp; Benefits Quality Assurance Manager in providing quality assurance on the Local Taxation and Benefits functions (Council Tax, Business Rates, BID’s and Benefits). We will provide you with the necessary support and training so you may grow and develop your career. You will work closely with colleagues, customers, and external agencies to provide a high-quality service.
Regular inspections will be required for sites that have been given planning permission, be it new builds, alterations or developments, where you will need to monitor their progression to establish an effective date of entry, for when they can be brought into the valuation/rating list. Please note that it is a requirement of this role to have a full UK driving licence and access to a car that can be driven for Council business purposes.
About the Person
•You will have experience in Local Taxation or Housing Benefits administration. •You will be decisive and confident in your decision-making ability. •Have the ability to work independently and as part of a team. •Good IT skills and previous experience using Revenues and Benefits software (preferably on the Capita Academy system) would be advantageous.
Benefit of working for us •28 days annual leave after 5 years’ continuous service •Flexi-time •Free employee parking •Between Christmas and New Year off!
Additional Information
For an informal discussion about the role, please call Jack Bolas, Revenues &amp; Benefits Quality Assurance Manager on 01372 474 678 or email <a href="mailto:jbolas@elmbridge.gov.uk" target="_blank">jbolas@elmbridge.gov.uk</a>
Interviews will be held on Thursday 31 July 2025.

Elmbridge Borough Council

Revenues & Benefits Quality Assurance Officer

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<h2>Job introduction</h2>Eligibility to work in the UK will be verified in the final stages of the selection process.&nbsp;All candidates must either already have a right to work in the UK before commencing employment or meet the Home Office criteria for Visa sponsorship.&nbsp;Candidates who require sponsorship should evaluate the Home Office eligibility <a href="https://protect-eu.mimecast.com/s/gRWgCZ668UPJVq6ijjIC3?domain=urldefense.com" target="_blank">criteria</a> for a Skilled Worker visa before applying.Please be advised it is our understanding that this role does not meet the requirements of a skilled worker visa as set out by UK Visa and Immigration <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/skilled-worker-visa-eligible-occupations/skilled-worker-visa-eligible-occupations-and-codes" target="_blank">https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/skilled-worker-visa-eligible-occupations/skilled-worker-visa-eligible-occupations-and-codes</a> . For details regarding the salary of a skilled worker visa please visit Home Office: <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/skilled-worker-visa-immigration-salary-list/skilled-worker-visa-immigration-salary-list" target="_blank">https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/skilled-worker-visa-immigration-salary-list/skilled-worker-visa-immigration-salary-list</a>This is not legal advice, and we advise you to seek your own independent legal advice tailored to your own personal circumstances.Job Title: Pest Control OfficerA bit about us:Liverpool is home to vibrant, energetic, and engaged communities, people who take real ownership of their local area and are passionate about making our city a better place.&nbsp;We've got ambitious targets to meet by 2025 and we need people who are driven, dynamic and ready to deliver the very best for our communities.&nbsp; &nbsp;Public service is more important than ever, and this role represents a real opportunity to make a difference to our communities by transforming the way we work and placing our residents at the heart of everything we do.&nbsp;Working at Liverpool City Council provides an opportunity to contribute to your community and make a positive impact on the lives of residents. Our values shape how we work to deliver public services, and how we communicate with the residents we serve. We care about the best outcomes for local people, through our public services.We are proud of our world-famous thriving city with its rich culture, as well as affordable housing, good schools, beautiful green spaces – there’s really something for everyone!The Role:&nbsp;<ul>
<li>In the role of a Pest Control Officer, you will deliver high-quality pest control services to residential, commercial, and public sector clients across the borough</li>
<li>As a Pest Control Officer, you will undertake investigations and treatments for a range of pests, ensuring compliance with relevant health, safety, and environmental legislation</li>
<li>The Pest Control Officer will support the Council’s statutory duties under public health legislation through responsive domestic pest control work as well as manage income-generating service contracts and one-off treatments for businesses, landlords, and housing providers</li>
<li>As a Pest Control Officer, you will provide expert advice and recommendations to customers on pest prevention and control measures and accurately record all inspections, treatments, and outcomes using digital systems and service records</li>
<li>For this role of a Pest Control Officer, you will need to work flexibly across a variety of locations, including homes, commercial premises, and public areas and collaborate with Environmental Health Officers and other departments to support wider public health objectives</li>
</ul>Our offer to you:<ul>
<li>At least 27 days holiday, plus bank holidays rising to 32 after 5 years’ service (pro rata if part time) - option to purchase further days</li>
<li>Agile working (Role dependent) -&nbsp;A “Flexibility First” approach to Agile working where flexibility is the norm rather than the exception</li>
<li>Part of the Local Government Pension scheme –&nbsp;option to join the AVC scheme</li>
<li>Progression -&nbsp;opportunities and training through a wide range of high quality learning</li>
<li>Health and Wellbeing -&nbsp;offer including Employee assistance programme</li>
<li>Cycle to Work and Travel Pass Schemes&nbsp;</li>
<li>Drive Time –&nbsp;a salary sacrifice car lease scheme</li>
<li>Family friendly policies with enhanced leave &nbsp;</li>
<li>Discounted Gym Memberships&nbsp;</li>
<li>Employee Volunteering Scheme&nbsp;</li>
<li>Medicash&nbsp;</li>
</ul>Next steps: &nbsp;Closing date: Midnight Monday 14th July 2025 Shortlisting date:&nbsp;W/C Monday 21st July 2025 Interview date:&nbsp;W/C Monday 28th July 2025We reserve the right to close vacancies earlier than the specified date should we receive sufficient applications. If interested, please complete an application as early as possible.If you would like to talk to a member of the team about the role or have an informal discussion, please contact Kate Austin at&nbsp;<a href="mailto:Kate.Austin@liverpool.gov.uk" target="_blank">Kate.Austin@liverpool.gov.uk</a>Watch our recruitment video and see what life is like working at Liverpool City Council.Liverpool City Council is committed to fostering a workforce representative of the communities we serve.&nbsp;As an Equal Opportunities Employer, we believe in appointing candidates based on their skills, experience, qualifications, and abilities.&nbsp;To support this commitment, we guarantee an interview to candidates from under-represented groups who meet the minimum essential criteria for the role.&nbsp;If you require any reasonable adjustments in line with the Equality Act 2010, such as an application form in a different format or additional time to complete your application, please contact us at <a href="mailto:recruitment@liverpool.gov.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@liverpool.gov.uk</a>.Although we advertise on Jobs Go Public, and other websites, your application process will be directed to our Tribepad system.&nbsp;Please note that all communication regarding your application for this post will be sent to the email address that you have registered on Tribepad, including your invite to interview if you are shortlisted. Please check your emails regularly, including Spam/Junk, after the closing dates for notifications. &nbsp;Please ensure you complete your full profile, work and education history in Tribepad.&nbsp;

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