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Are you a passionate and experienced and ready to take the next step in your career? Birmingham Children’s Trust is seeking a committed Family Help Lead Practitioner to join our Family Help service and make a lasting impact on the lives of children and families across the city. We are dedicated to Working Together to make Birmingham the greatest city to grow up in. Our mission is to deliver excellent social work and family support services for the city’s most vulnerable children and families. Every member of our team plays a vital role in achieving our shared goals. As a Early Help Lead Practitioner, you will: <ul> <li>You will require a NVQ level four or equivalent qualification for this role</li> <li>Deliver evidence-based interventions to support children and families</li> <li>Work within a strengths-based, family-led practice model.</li> <li>Provide timely responses aligned with local policies and priorities.</li> <li>Support social care colleagues and contribute to child records.</li> <li>Champion a specialist area (e.g. domestic abuse, mental health).</li> <li>Lead workshops and offer guidance in your area of expertise.</li> <li>Maintain high standards of practice in the Families Together space.</li> <li>Collaborate with professionals and families to achieve Think Family outcomes.</li> <li>Commit to ongoing professional development through supervision.</li> <li>Share knowledge and support colleagues across disciplines.</li></ul>Our offer to you:<ul> <li>A generous annual leave package of 30 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, rising to 33 days after 5 years of service and 35 days after 10 years of service.</li> <li>Free on-site parking.</li> <li>Flexible and mobile working policy - we are well adapted to a hybrid model of working which includes a combination of time spent in the office and at home.</li> <li>We are proud to be an Equal Opportunities Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees - a place where we can all be ourselves and succeed on merit. </li></ul> Help us to change children and young people’s lives!At Birmingham Children’s Trust, we are committed to making a positive impact on the lives of over 10,000 children and young people in our city every day. Our mission is to support the most disadvantaged children and young people in Birmingham, ensuring they are safe, happy, and healthy.Why Join Us?<ul> <li>Impactful Work - be part of a team that makes a real difference in the lives of the city’s most vulnerable children.</li> <li>Supportive Environment - enjoy a supportive and collaborative work culture where your contributions are valued.</li> <li>Career Development - benefit from tailored development programs, supportive supervision, and a range of learning opportunities to enhance your skills and advance your career.</li> <li>Generous Benefits - take advantage of our competitive reward package including generous leave allowance, Local Government pension scheme, and additional benefits.</li></ul>Our ValuesWe approach our work with care and compassion, actively listening to the needs of the children and young people we serve. We involve them in the decisions that affect their lives, ensuring their voices are heard and respected.We are committed to using our resources wisely, ensuring that every penny is spent where it counts the most. We foster collaboration among schools, health professionals, and the police, working together to create a supportive network for our young people.We believe that when we work as one cohesive team, the children and young people of Birmingham are more likely to thrive. Our unified approach ensures that we provide the best possible support and opportunities for their growth and development.Join us and together, we can create a brighter future for all.SafeguardingAt Birmingham Children’s Trust, we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Depending on the role, you may be asked to undergo the appropriate level of Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check to assess your suitability for working with children and young people.The level of check (Standard, Enhanced, or Enhanced with Barred List) is determined based on the specific responsibilities of the role and the level of contact with children and young people. We are committed to the fair treatment of all applicants, including those with criminal records. Having a criminal record will not necessarily bar an individual from working with us. This will depend on the nature of the position and the circumstances and background of the offence. Please note that we reserve the right to close the job early should we reach the required number of applications, therefore please ensure you submit your application and supporting statement early to avoid any disappointment.





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Birmingham Children's Trust

Family Help Lead Practitioner (Yardley)  

Are you a passionate and experienced social worker ready to take the next step in your career? Birmingham Children’s Trust is seeking a committed Social Work Lead Practitioner to join our Family Help service in the Child Protection Enquiry Team and make a lasting impact on the lives of children and families across the city. We are dedicated to Working Together to make Birmingham the greatest city to grow up in. Our mission is to deliver excellent social work and family support services for the city’s most vulnerable children and families. Every member of our team plays a vital role in achieving our shared goals. As a Social Work Lead Practitioner, you will: <ul> <li>Act as the lead professional for children and families in need of help and support.</li> <li>Take a whole-family approach to needs-led assessments and multi-agency support planning.</li> <li>Lead the delivery of multi-agency plans and facilitate Early Help and Child in Need meetings.</li> <li>Establish and coordinate a ‘Team Around the Family’ to ensure joined-up support.</li> <li>Prepare and present assessments and reports to conferences, courts, and panels.</li> <li>Engage with the Multi-Agency Child Protection Team (MACPT) where safeguarding concerns arise.</li> <li>Deliver child protection plans in collaboration with relevant partners.</li> <li>Build positive relationships with children and young people, promoting their development, safety, and wellbeing.</li></ul>Our offer to you:<ul> <li>In addition to the salary offered, there is an incentive payment of £1,000</li> <li>Retention payment of up to £5,000 per annum, subject to tax and NI deductions - T&amp;C's will apply.</li> <li>A generous annual leave package of 30 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, rising to 33 days after 5 years of service and 35 days after 10 years of service.</li> <li>Free on-site parking.</li> <li>Full reimbursement of your annual Social Work England registration fee</li> <li>Flexible and mobile working policy - we are well adapted to a hybrid model of working which includes a combination of time spent in the office and at home.</li> <li>We are proud to be an Equal Opportunities Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees - a place where we can all be ourselves and succeed on merit. </li></ul> Help us to change children and young people’s lives!At Birmingham Children’s Trust, we are committed to making a positive impact on the lives of over 10,000 children and young people in our city every day. Our mission is to support the most disadvantaged children and young people in Birmingham, ensuring they are safe, happy, and healthy.Why Join Us?<ul> <li>Impactful Work - be part of a team that makes a real difference in the lives of the city’s most vulnerable children.</li> <li>Supportive Environment - enjoy a supportive and collaborative work culture where your contributions are valued.</li> <li>Career Development - benefit from tailored development programs, supportive supervision, and a range of learning opportunities to enhance your skills and advance your career.</li> <li>Generous Benefits - take advantage of our competitive reward package including generous leave allowance, Local Government pension scheme, and additional benefits.</li></ul>Our ValuesWe approach our work with care and compassion, actively listening to the needs of the children and young people we serve. We involve them in the decisions that affect their lives, ensuring their voices are heard and respected.We are committed to using our resources wisely, ensuring that every penny is spent where it counts the most. We foster collaboration among schools, health professionals, and the police, working together to create a supportive network for our young people.We believe that when we work as one cohesive team, the children and young people of Birmingham are more likely to thrive. Our unified approach ensures that we provide the best possible support and opportunities for their growth and development.Join us and together, we can create a brighter future for all.SafeguardingAt Birmingham Children’s Trust, we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Depending on the role, you may be asked to undergo the appropriate level of Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check to assess your suitability for working with children and young people.The level of check (Standard, Enhanced, or Enhanced with Barred List) is determined based on the specific responsibilities of the role and the level of contact with children and young people. We are committed to the fair treatment of all applicants, including those with criminal records. Having a criminal record will not necessarily bar an individual from working with us. This will depend on the nature of the position and the circumstances and background of the offence. Please note that we reserve the right to close the job early should we reach the required number of applications, therefore please ensure you submit your application and supporting statement early to avoid any disappointment.





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Social Work Lead Practitioner - Child Protection Enquiry Team (South)

Social Work Lead Practitioner - Child Protection Enquiry Team (East)

Social Work Lead Practitioner - Child Protection Enquiry Team (North, West & Central)

Are you ready to make a meaningful impact in the lives of children and families across Birmingham? Birmingham Children’s Trust is seeking a passionate and experienced Senior Social Work Lead Practitioner to join our Family Help service in the Child Protection Enquiry Team. We are committed to Working Together to make Birmingham the greatest city to grow up in. Our mission is to deliver excellent social work and family support services for the city’s most vulnerable children and families. Every member of our team plays a vital role in achieving our shared goals. As a Senior Social Work Lead Practitioner, you will: <ul> <li>Act as the lead professional for children and families in need of help and support.</li> <li>Undertake needs-led assessments and lead the creation and delivery of multi-agency support plans.</li> <li>Facilitate Early Help and Child in Need meetings and establish a ‘Team Around the Family’.</li> <li>Prepare and present assessments and reports to conferences, courts, and panels.</li> <li>Engage with the Multi-Agency Child Protection Team (MACPT) and deliver child protection plans where necessary.</li> <li>Build strong relationships with children and families, promoting their development, safety, and wellbeing.</li> <li>Use trauma-informed, relationship-based practice to engage families.</li> <li>Maintain high standards of case recording and contribute to multi-agency partnerships.</li> <li>Promote equality, diversity, and inclusion in all aspects of your work.</li></ul>Our offer to you:<ul> <li>In addition to the salary offered, there is an incentive payment of £1,000</li> <li>Retention payment of up to £5,000 per annum, subject to tax and NI deductions - T&amp;C's will apply.</li> <li>A generous annual leave package of 30 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, rising to 33 days after 5 years of service and 35 days after 10 years of service.</li> <li>Free on-site parking.</li> <li>Full reimbursement of your annual Social Work England registration fee</li> <li>Flexible and mobile working policy - we are well adapted to a hybrid model of working which includes a combination of time spent in the office and at home.</li> <li>We are proud to be an Equal Opportunities Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees - a place where we can all be ourselves and succeed on merit. </li></ul> Help us to change children and young people’s lives!At Birmingham Children’s Trust, we are committed to making a positive impact on the lives of over 10,000 children and young people in our city every day. Our mission is to support the most disadvantaged children and young people in Birmingham, ensuring they are safe, happy, and healthy.Why Join Us?<ul> <li>Impactful Work - be part of a team that makes a real difference in the lives of the city’s most vulnerable children.</li> <li>Supportive Environment - enjoy a supportive and collaborative work culture where your contributions are valued.</li> <li>Career Development - benefit from tailored development programs, supportive supervision, and a range of learning opportunities to enhance your skills and advance your career.</li> <li>Generous Benefits - take advantage of our competitive reward package including generous leave allowance, Local Government pension scheme, and additional benefits.</li></ul>Our ValuesWe approach our work with care and compassion, actively listening to the needs of the children and young people we serve. We involve them in the decisions that affect their lives, ensuring their voices are heard and respected.We are committed to using our resources wisely, ensuring that every penny is spent where it counts the most. We foster collaboration among schools, health professionals, and the police, working together to create a supportive network for our young people.We believe that when we work as one cohesive team, the children and young people of Birmingham are more likely to thrive. Our unified approach ensures that we provide the best possible support and opportunities for their growth and development.Join us and together, we can create a brighter future for all.SafeguardingAt Birmingham Children’s Trust, we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Depending on the role, you may be asked to undergo the appropriate level of Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check to assess your suitability for working with children and young people.The level of check (Standard, Enhanced, or Enhanced with Barred List) is determined based on the specific responsibilities of the role and the level of contact with children and young people. We are committed to the fair treatment of all applicants, including those with criminal records. Having a criminal record will not necessarily bar an individual from working with us. This will depend on the nature of the position and the circumstances and background of the offence. Please note that we reserve the right to close the job early should we reach the required number of applications, therefore please ensure you submit your application and supporting statement early to avoid any disappointment.





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Senior Social Work Lead Practitioner - Child Protection Enquiry Team (South)

Senior Social Work Lead Practitioner - Child Protection Enquiry Team (East)

Senior Social Work Lead Practitioner - Child Protection Enquiry Team (North, West & Central)

Are you ready to lead with compassion and purpose? Birmingham Children’s Trust is seeking a dedicated and experienced Social Work Team Manager to join our Family Help service in the Child Protection Enquiry Team. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a lasting impact on the lives of children, young people, and families across Birmingham. We are committed to Working Together to make Birmingham the greatest city to grow up in. Our mission is to deliver excellent social work and family support services for the city’s most vulnerable children and families. Every member of our team plays a vital role in achieving our vision. As Social Work Team Manager, you will:<ul> <li>Lead a multidisciplinary district team including Lead Practitioners and Practice Supervisors.</li> <li>Provide operational leadership and set high standards of practice and customer care.</li> <li>Ensure delivery of child-centred services that comply with legal and statutory guidance.</li> <li>Champion safeguarding and promote the welfare of children and young people.</li> <li>Drive performance and quality assurance through reflective supervision and evidence-based auditing.</li> <li>Collaborate with internal and external partners to strengthen local service delivery.</li> <li>Embed the Trust’s practice model, Connections Count, in everyday team practice.</li> <li>Manage budgets effectively and ensure value for money.</li></ul> Our offer to you:<ul> <li>In addition to the salary offered, there is an incentive payment of £1,000</li> <li>Retention payment of up to £5,000 per annum, subject to tax and NI deductions - T&amp;C's will apply.</li> <li>A generous annual leave package of 30 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, rising to 33 days after 5 years of service and 35 days after 10 years of service.</li> <li>Free on-site parking.</li> <li>Full reimbursement of your annual Social Work England registration fee</li> <li>Flexible and mobile working policy - we are well adapted to a hybrid model of working which includes a combination of time spent in the office and at home.</li> <li>We are proud to be an Equal Opportunities Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees - a place where we can all be ourselves and succeed on merit. </li></ul> Help us to change children and young people’s lives!At Birmingham Children’s Trust, we are committed to making a positive impact on the lives of over 10,000 children and young people in our city every day. Our mission is to support the most disadvantaged children and young people in Birmingham, ensuring they are safe, happy, and healthy.Why Join Us?<ul> <li>Impactful Work - be part of a team that makes a real difference in the lives of the city’s most vulnerable children.</li> <li>Supportive Environment - enjoy a supportive and collaborative work culture where your contributions are valued.</li> <li>Career Development - benefit from tailored development programs, supportive supervision, and a range of learning opportunities to enhance your skills and advance your career.</li> <li>Generous Benefits - take advantage of our competitive reward package including generous leave allowance, Local Government pension scheme, and additional benefits.</li></ul>Our ValuesWe approach our work with care and compassion, actively listening to the needs of the children and young people we serve. We involve them in the decisions that affect their lives, ensuring their voices are heard and respected.We are committed to using our resources wisely, ensuring that every penny is spent where it counts the most. We foster collaboration among schools, health professionals, and the police, working together to create a supportive network for our young people.We believe that when we work as one cohesive team, the children and young people of Birmingham are more likely to thrive. Our unified approach ensures that we provide the best possible support and opportunities for their growth and development.Join us and together, we can create a brighter future for all.SafeguardingAt Birmingham Children’s Trust, we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Depending on the role, you may be asked to undergo the appropriate level of Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check to assess your suitability for working with children and young people.The level of check (Standard, Enhanced, or Enhanced with Barred List) is determined based on the specific responsibilities of the role and the level of contact with children and young people. We are committed to the fair treatment of all applicants, including those with criminal records. Having a criminal record will not necessarily bar an individual from working with us. This will depend on the nature of the position and the circumstances and background of the offence. Please note that we reserve the right to close the job early should we reach the required number of applications, therefore please ensure you submit your application and supporting statement early to avoid any disappointment.





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Social Work Team Manager - Family Help (East)  

Social Work Team Manager - Family Help (North, West & Central)

About the role:This is an exciting and rare opportunity to join our Rights and Participation Service in the Trust. We have two new dedicated roles that will be focused on participation across the Trust and wider, one will focus on children and young people the other will have a parent/carer focus. Co-production is a big focus of the role. The roles will ensure our children and families are heard and actively shape and influence services that impact them. We have been rated as ‘Good’ by Ofsted, following a 2023 inspection. This is a fantastic achievement for Birmingham Children's Trust, with many positive highlights focusing on areas including the quality of staff leadership, partnership working, safeguarding and corporate parenting.This is a hybrid role based in Birmingham so you must reside within a suitable commutable distance around Birmingham and have the correct right-to-work documents to work in the UK. Sadly, we do not support those who require sponsorship.About you: We are looking for passionate and dedicated individuals who have experience and values embedded in co-production and participation. We have a relationship based model and we will need individuals who can build strong and authentic relationships. There are two roles, so need someone in the first role with the skills and experience to work with our children and young people and the second role must be able to work closely with our parent and carers. Help us to change children and young people’s lives!At Birmingham Children’s Trust, we are committed to making a positive impact on the lives of over 10,000 children and young people in our city every day. Our mission is to support the most disadvantaged children and young people in Birmingham, ensuring they are safe, happy, and healthy.Why Join Us?<ul> <li>Impactful Work - be part of a team that makes a real difference in the lives of the city’s most vulnerable children.</li> <li>Supportive Environment - enjoy a supportive and collaborative work culture where your contributions are valued.</li> <li>Career Development - benefit from tailored development programs, supportive supervision, and a range of learning opportunities to enhance your skills and advance your career.</li> <li>Generous Benefits - take advantage of our competitive reward package including generous leave allowance, Local Government pension scheme, and additional benefits.</li></ul>Our ValuesWe approach our work with care and compassion, actively listening to the needs of the children and young people we serve. We involve them in the decisions that affect their lives, ensuring their voices are heard and respected.We are committed to using our resources wisely, ensuring that every penny is spent where it counts the most. We foster collaboration among schools, health professionals, and the police, working together to create a supportive network for our young people.We believe that when we work as one cohesive team, the children and young people of Birmingham are more likely to thrive. Our unified approach ensures that we provide the best possible support and opportunities for their growth and development.Join us and together, we can create a brighter future for all.SafeguardingAt Birmingham Children’s Trust, we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Depending on the role, you may be asked to undergo the appropriate level of Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check to assess your suitability for working with children and young people.The level of check (Standard, Enhanced, or Enhanced with Barred List) is determined based on the specific responsibilities of the role and the level of contact with children and young people. We are committed to the fair treatment of all applicants, including those with criminal records. Having a criminal record will not necessarily bar an individual from working with us. This will depend on the nature of the position and the circumstances and background of the offence. Please note that we reserve the right to close the job early should we reach the required number of applications, therefore please ensure you submit your application and supporting statement early to avoid any disappointment.





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Rights and Participation Worker 

<h4>Regeneration Capital Project Manager</h4>37 Hours per WeekPermanentNS14 £46,731 - £48,710 per annumAre you looking for a new challenge, the opportunity to work with an innovative and ambitious council and to genuinely make a difference in our communities?We are now recruiting for a Regeneration Capital Project Manager to lead a number of our key regeneration and strategic projects – projects designed to deliver lasting change in communities.With an immediate focus on sports led regeneration and infrastructure; the delivery of five new 3G pitches across the district in partnership with the Football Foundation and FA, and ambitious proposals for Sherwood, this role will work closely with colleagues across the Council and a wide range of external stakeholders to deliver our objectives.With budgets in place and political, resident and stakeholder backing, these projects are ready to mobilise and require a strong and experienced project manager to now see them through.The ideal candidate will be experienced in delivering major, multi-million-pound projects. They will be self-motivated, a confident communicator, a problem solver, a collaborator and someone who embraces our culture and values… someone who wants to deliver the best we can for our residents. We offer a competitive salary, enrolment in a career average local government pension scheme, a generous annual leave entitlement that increases with service, free car parking to June 2026, a whole host of family-friendly benefits, flexi-time, 1 days’ paid volunteering leave, a health cashback plan, access to an employee benefits platform, and £10/month membership at one of our four gyms in the district.<h4>Responsibilities:</h4>- Project manage strategic regeneration projects, including team governance, risk management, budget management, and stakeholder management.- Undertake or commission a range of place-based regeneration projects.- Implement sound project management principles from concept to onsite delivery.- Capitalise on funding and investment opportunities, including public sector funding applications.- Ensure effective management of designated budgets and compliance with financial regulations.- Manage the production of development and regeneration viability/market appraisals.- Facilitate consultation and engagement plans for internal, external, and resident partnerships.- Collaborate with colleagues and external partners to deliver projects.For an informal chat about the role, please contact Cara Clarkson on <a href="mailto:cara.clarkson@newark-sherwooddc.gov.uk" target="_blank">cara.clarkson@newark-sherwooddc.gov.uk</a> or 01656 655923 Veterans/family of forces/ex-forces, those in care/care leavers, and candidates who declare disabilities (as defined by the Equality Act 2010) will be guaranteed interviews provided they have demonstrated that they meet the essential criteria of the post as detailed in the Person Specifications on their application forms.Closing Date: Wednesday 8th October 2025Interview Date: To be confirmed 





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Newark & Sherwood District Council

Regeneration Capital Project Manager

Our BenefitsWe value our colleagues in Cambridgeshire County Council and have developed a number of benefits in addition to the basics like annual leave, sick pay, pension and mileage…<ul><li>A comprehensive wellbeing package to cover all aspects of wellbeing, both in and out of work, which can also be accessed by your family</li><li>Buy up to 4 weeks additional annual leave (pro-rata) through our salary sacrifice scheme</li><li>Take your bank holidays flexibly to better suit your personal circumstances</li><li>Make Additional Voluntary Contributions (Shared AVCs) to your pension with tax and National Insurance savings</li><li>Access to development opportunities, apprenticeships and qualified coaches to support your personal and professional growth</li><li>Paid volunteering hours each year so you can make a positive impact on our community during your normal working day</li><li>Access to Peer Support Groups through our IDEAL staff equality, diversity and inclusion network</li><li>Opportunities to nominate and receive Employee Recognition Awards</li><li>An Our Cambs Rewards account, giving you access to in-store and online discounts as well as our Car Lease and Cycle to Work schemes</li></ul>Take a look at our Employment Benefits Brochure attached to this advert to find out more.About the roleWe hope that you are looking at this advert because you want to join our brilliant team of Community Support Workers across Cambridgeshire, meeting the needs of disabled Children and Young People and their families.Here are just a few of the places we are looking for Community Support Workers;Cambridge, Huntingdon, Wisbech, Ely, Cambourne, St Ives and St Neots Have a look below at what we’re looking for from you……The children and young people who use our service are telling us that they want Community Support Workers who are prepared to join in with them, be interesting, good drivers, happy and smiley, adventurous and kind.As well as being all of those things, to meet the needs of our young people you need to tell us what you know about…..<ul><li>Working within professional boundaries</li><li>Showing respect for other’s feelings, views and circumstances</li><li>Communicating and building rapport with both children and young people with varying needs, and their families</li><li>Working independently, to organise and plan your own work load</li></ul>You’ll need to bring…..<ul><li>Experience of working with children and young people or adults with a disability</li><li>Understanding of the principles and limits of confidentiality</li><li>Evidence of awareness of the impact of oppression and discrimination</li><li>Consideration of the significance of safeguarding and;</li><li>Diploma (or NVQ) at Level 2 in a Childcare related subject or be willing to work towards it</li></ul>In return we will give you…..<ul><li>A really flexible way of working that meets your needs as well as ours</li><li>High quality bespoke training in a variety of venues across the county</li><li>Excellent support and supervision</li><li>Confidence to grow and develop and build your skills</li><li>A highly creative and dynamic team of people to work with</li><li>The chance to help us shape and develop our services – your ideas are important to us!</li></ul>If you want to find out more, please give us a call on 01480 379800 and someone will be able to talk to you about it.To apply for this role, please upload your CV alongside a personal statement. Please use the attached job description and person specification to outline your key skills and achievements. This is an ongoing recruitment campaign and applications are reviewed regularly. A Driving Licence is essential for this role and business insurance is required on personal vehicles used for County Council business..Please do not delay the submission of your application - we want to hear from you today!





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North Northamptonshire Council

Community Support Worker - Children and Young People

Our BenefitsWe value our colleagues in Cambridgeshire County Council and have developed a number of benefits in addition to the basics like annual leave, sick pay, pension and mileage…<ul><li>A comprehensive wellbeing package to cover all aspects of wellbeing, both in and out of work, which can also be accessed by your family</li><li>Buy up to 4 weeks additional annual leave (pro-rata) through our salary sacrifice scheme</li><li>Take your bank holidays flexibly to better suit your personal circumstances</li><li>Make Additional Voluntary Contributions (Shared AVCs) to your pension with tax and National Insurance savings</li><li>Access to development opportunities, apprenticeships and qualified coaches to support your personal and professional growth</li><li>Paid volunteering hours each year so you can make a positive impact on our community during your normal working day</li><li>Access to Peer Support Groups through our IDEAL staff equality, diversity and inclusion network</li><li>Opportunities to nominate and receive Employee Recognition Awards</li><li>An Our Cambs Rewards account, giving you access to in-store and online discounts as well as our Car Lease and Cycle to Work schemes</li></ul>Take a look at our Employment Benefits Brochure attached to this advert to find out more.About the roleYou will be responsible for designing multiple projects of varying complexity and priority and ensuring you are adopting the latest standards and design solutions to provide the best outcomes. You will be a big part of achieving our net zero target through innovative design.Overall purpose of this role:To support the Principal Engineer, Design and Delivery and other managers within Place &amp; Sustainability in delivering the Council and Directorate’s objectives through joined-up service planning, community engagement and the flexible use of resources.The team will work with wider teams to progress local infrastructure projects with varied levels of difficulty, being the main point of contact, and centre of excellence on those projects which require design input.The team will be responsible for developing the design of the project in line with CDM 2015 requirements to meet the agreed objectives, working within a defined scope, budget, and programme.To find out more about our team and the work that we do, visit <a href="https://www.cambridgeshire.gov.uk/highway-jobs" target="_blank">https://www.cambridgeshire.gov.uk/highway-jobs</a>For an informal conversation please contact Joshua Rutherford, Head of Asset Management, Design &amp; Delivery on <a href="mailto:joshua.rutherford@cambridgeshire.gov.uk" target="_blank">joshua.rutherford@cambridgeshire.gov.uk</a>.To apply, please upload a document containing your CV and a covering letter, outlining how you meet the attached person specification. Ensure your covering letter to support your CV is no more than two pages.Applications are reviewed on a daily basis, please do not delay the submission of your application as this is a rolling advert and will be closed once a successful candidate has been found.About youYou will be capable of delivering highway infrastructure designs of varying complexity across maintenance and improvement programmes. Your ability to influence our design choices and attention to detail will be essential in this role. Being motivated to make a visible difference to our communities and drive forward change to meet our net zero ambition.We have roles available to suit those looking to begin their careers in highway design, those who have had some exposure to the industry and design professionals looking to move into a more senior role.





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Highway Infrastructure Senior Design Engineer Progression Scheme

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2 Years Fixed Term Contract /Secondment Opportunity&nbsp;
Our Public Realm Division ensures that the London Borough of Hackney is clean, safe and accessible for all our residents, businesses and visitors. Our Streetscene team is responsible for the design and maintenance of all highway networks, foot-ways, bridges and lighting on all public roads, contributing to the well-being of our community and creating a sustainable public realm. Working within the Public Realm Division, the Sustainable Transport and Engagement team delivers smarter travel and road safety programmes to influence behaviour change towards safer and more sustainable forms of travel.
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Sustainable Transport Planner to assist in managing and progressing an ambitious project at the forefront of transport planning.&nbsp;
You will help to deliver projects across sustainable and active travel with a focus on shared mobility and decarbonisation of transport.
Working in partnership with an appointed service delivery partner with expertise in this field you will support the planning and delivery of forward looking sustainable and shared mobility networks in Hackney that will accelerate the uptake of cleaner travel options delivering improvements to the air quality in the borough that all residents will benefit from. You will work under direct supervision of a senior transport planner but there will be opportunities to take the lead in some project work.
A relevant degree or equivalent is a minimum requirement. Experience, or further qualifications, in Transport Planning or a relevant skill such as project management would be an advantage. You will receive training in transport planning relevant to your role and project work.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
Using your skills in the collection, assembly and analysis of data, you will provide essential background material to inform important decisions.
The role will also support the delivery of statutory and legal obligations related to transportation in a politically sensitive and customer-focused manner such as traffic management orders and Council decision making processes.&nbsp;
The role affords the opportunity to use your initiative and creativity in designing and implementing a public consultation and engagement plan in coordination with the Council’s communications team.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
You will need to demonstrate report writing skills, knowledge of transport policy, a capacity for interpreting transport strategies, and excellent verbal communication skills. Analysis skills should ensure at the very least familiarity with things such as the PIVOT and LOOKUP elements of Excel.
Knowledge of GIS will be a considerable benefit. You will also have shown confidence engaging with and managing the expectations of stakeholders including politicians.
As a Council, our most outstanding asset is our staff, who are highly dedicated to serving our residents and committed to our goals as an organisation.&nbsp;
If you want to work in a place where you can represent our values so we achieve the best for our residents, please click on the apply button below.
We operate a fair and open anonymous selection process. Therefore, we do not accept supporting statements or CV’s.
To proceed with your application, you will need to create an account and submit your application.
As part of the application process, you will need to complete a number of competency based questions. These questions allow you to demonstrate your suitability for the role and provide examples of your skills, knowledge and experience outlined in the job description.&nbsp;
We understand the benefits of using AI in the workplace. However, if you are thinking of using this tool to submit your application, we ask you to think about what value it will add. AI tools tend to lack the personal touch and authenticity we value in candidates. We encourage you to showcase your unique knowledge and skills using your own voice.
This application process replaces a supporting statement.
Closing date for applications:&nbsp;02 October&nbsp;2025 (22:59)
Interview and assessment date:&nbsp;Week commencing 13&nbsp;October&nbsp;2025
We are also working towards our vision, which is to be a place for everyone; where residents and staff can be proud; a place that celebrates diversity and where everyone can feel valued, included and involved. In order to achieve this, we look for people who are: Proud; Ambitious; Pioneering; Open; Proactive; Inclusive.
Hackney Council works to eradicate discrimination on the basis of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, and sexual orientation.We also recognise that people can be disadvantaged by their social and economic circumstances, so we will also work to eliminate discrimination and disadvantage caused by social class. We also welcome those interested in flexible working. We particularly welcome applications from disabled people, as this group is currently under represented in our workforce.
The Council has a dedicated employment support service (Hackney Works), which offers Hackney residents guidance in relation to applying for jobs. If you are thinking about applying for a job, please contact the Hackney Works team to find out what support is available:&nbsp;<a href="mailto:hackneyworks@hackney.gov.uk" target="_blank">hackneyworks@hackney.gov.uk</a>

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Sustainable Transport Planner

Our BenefitsWe value our colleagues in Cambridgeshire County Council and have developed a number of benefits in addition to the basics like annual leave, sick pay, pension and mileage…<ul><li>A comprehensive wellbeing package to cover all aspects of wellbeing, both in and out of work, which can also be accessed by your family</li><li>6 days of protected time each year to support in maintaining your Continuous Professional Development</li><li>A relocation package of up to £8,000 (eligibility applies)</li><li>A pay progression scheme to enable you to accelerate through the pay grade as you gain experience and skills</li><li>Scalable retention payments of up to £7,900 over a 3 year period, starting after your first full year of employment </li><li>A Refer a Friend Scheme where if you refer another Social Worker to us who is subsequently employed by us as a result of that introduction, we’ll pay you an introduction fee of £350</li><li>Access to our Cambridgeshire Academy for Reaching Excellence (CARE) who will support your development, enabling you to become the best practitioner you can be</li></ul>For more information and to see our other benefits, take a look at the benefits brochure attached to this advert.About the roleWe are looking for passionate and enthusiastic Social Workers who have the child’s voice at the heart of everything they do to join us in our Family Support and Safeguarding Team!We manage a varied caseload of Child in Need, Children in need of Protection, Public Law Outline and care proceedings, focusing on children up to the age of 18. You will all use a Motivational Interviewing approach where you will act in partnership with children and their families to achieve sustainable change and improved outcomes for children. You will be supported in this by a multi-disciplinary team that includes adult mental health workers, drug and alcohol recovery workers, and adult domestic abuse workers, supported by our practice methods. This is an exciting and creative time to join us in Family Safeguarding, and we would welcome applications from a diverse range of workers to enhance our existing workforce.We currently have vacancies in our teams based at Stanton House in Huntingdon, Fawcett House in Cambridge, Noble House in Ely and Awdry House in Wisbech. If this sounds like an environment where you would thrive, we would love to hear from you! For more information, call Nathalie on 01223 475920 or email <a href="mailto:joinus@cambridgeshire.gov.uk" target="_blank">joinus@cambridgeshire.gov.uk</a>.This is a rolling campaign and we check applications daily, don't wait to apply!In Children’s Services we are working to reshape what we do and how we do it. Why not be part of it?Appointment to this post will be subject to the outcome of an Enhanced Disclosure obtained through the Disclosure and Barring Service. The Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.We support flexible working requests from day one of employment and so we are open to discussing different working patterns to help you bring your best self to work.What will you be doing?Day-to-day responsibilities of a Social Worker in Family Support and Safeguarding include:<ul><li>Act as the lead professional and ensure all matters in respect of safeguarding are dealt with promptly, effectively and in line with child protection procedures, escalating where necessary.</li><li>Undertake assessments to identify and respond to needs, building on strength and ensuring that analysis is robust and leads to clear outcomes that can be met through SMART targets.</li><li>Engage with children, young people, and their families to develop effective and empowering relationships which facilitate change and improve outcomes.</li><li>Produce reports and plans for a variety of forums, including court, which are child focussed and reflect their experience.</li></ul>About youWe're looking for confident and dynamic individuals who enjoy making a difference in their local community, are curious and spot things that others might not see, enjoys building relationships and likes to explore possibilities.You must:<ul><li>Be a qualified Social Worker with a Social Work England registration</li><li>Have the ability to work from a variety of locations and travel countywide independently</li></ul>For a full list of the requirements of the role, please check out the Job Description &amp; Person Specification.Please note we are not accepting applications from candidates living overseas who require sponsorship to move to the UK





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Children's Social Worker - Family Support and Safeguarding Team 

Our BenefitsWe value our colleagues in Cambridgeshire County Council and have developed a number of benefits in addition to the basics like annual leave, sick pay, pension and mileage…<ul><li>A comprehensive wellbeing package to cover all aspects of wellbeing, both in and out of work, which can also be accessed by your family</li><li>6 days of protected time each year to support in maintaining your Continuous Professional Development</li><li>A relocation package of up to £8,000 (eligibility applies)</li><li>A pay progression scheme to enable Social Workers to accelerate through the pay grade as you gain experience and skills</li><li>Scalable retention payments of up to £7,650 over a 3 year period, starting after your first full year of employment for staff in our Assessment, Family Support &amp; Safeguarding and Corporate Parenting Teams</li><li>A Refer a Friend Scheme where if you refer another Social Worker to us who is subsequently employed by us as a result of that introduction, we’ll pay you an introduction fee of £350</li><li>Access to our Cambridgeshire Academy for Reaching Excellence (CARE) who will support your development, enabling you to become the best practitioner you can be</li></ul>For more information and to see our other benefits, take a look at the benefits brochure attached to this advert.About the roleWe believe in giving Children, Young People and their Families choice, control and flexibility in how they manage their support needs, and the right to access inclusive services and be part of their own community. Our Children’s Social Workers use Person Centred Planning approaches in seeking the views, wishes and feelings of those in our community.We are passionate about making a difference and do all we can to make the lives of our Children, Young People and their Families better. We are committed to high professional standards, continuous learning and we enjoy the challenges the Social Worker role brings.If this sounds like an role that suits your skill set, we would love to hear from you! For more information, call Nathalie on 01223 475920 or email <a href="mailto:joinus@cambridgeshire.gov.uk" target="_blank">joinus@cambridgeshire.gov.uk</a>.We currently have vacancies in Wisbech, Ely, Cambridge and Huntingdon. This is a rolling campaign and we check applications daily, so don’t wait to apply!In Children’s Services we are working to reshape what we do and how we do it. Why not be part of it?Appointment to this post will be subject to the outcome of an Enhanced Disclosure obtained through the Disclosure and Barring Service. The Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.We support flexible working requests from day one of employment and so we are open to discussing different working patterns to help you bring your best self to work.About youWe're looking for confident and dynamic individuals who enjoy making a difference in their local community, are curious and spot things that others might not see, enjoys building relationships and likes to explore possibilities.You must:<ul><li>Be a qualified Social Worker with a Social Work England registration</li><li>Have the ability to work from a variety of locations and travel countywide independently</li></ul>For a full list of the requirements of the role, please check out the Job Description &amp; Person Specification.We will not be able to accept applications from Newly Qualified Social Workers for this role as we recruit to our ASYE programme at the beginning of each year. For more information and to register your interest roles and be notified when we're recruiting Newly Qualified Social Workers, head to our <a href="https://www.cambridgeshire.gov.uk/council/jobs-and-careers/we-love-social-workers/newly-qualified-social-workers" target="_blank">website</a>.Please note we are not accepting applications from candidates living overseas who require sponsorship to move to the UK





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Children's Social Worker and Senior Practitioner Positions

Our BenefitsHere at North Northamptonshire Council, we’re transforming for the better, using all our creativity and imagination to create the best life for our local people. You’ll find that we have a wide range of careers that may be more surprising than you think!Why choose us?We offer a vibrant working environment with:<ul><li>a competitive salary</li><li>a pension scheme, where we pay a significant contribution on top of your contribution. It provides life cover and ill-health protection.</li><li>lots of opportunities to develop your skills, knowledge and potential in a large unitary council</li><li>generous leave entitlement (28 days, rising to 33 days) and bank holidays, plus the option to buy up to an extra 10 days</li><li>hybrid and flexible working arrangements, where practicable for service needs to help you with a healthy work-life balance.</li></ul>We provide a range of great benefits such as an Employee Assistance Programme, an Employee Benefits Scheme, wellbeing support, travel rates at HMRC rates, as well as supporting a range of active Employee Network Groups.About the roleWe are looking to recruit an Inclusion Officer for the Education Inclusion &amp; Partnership Team within North Northamptonshire Council. You would be joining a highly motivated, committed team which has been brought together from a wide range of experiences to ensure pupils have full access to and are safe in education and to support access to education and positive educational outcomes for vulnerable learners. The role of Inclusion Officer involves working closely with schools and families, alongside other partners, to support children and young people to ensure they have access to their full educational entitlement and achieve positive outcomes. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workforce which reflects the community we serve. We aim to create a workplace that celebrates diversity as we know our greatest strengths are the people who make up our team. We want talented, ambitious and passionate people like you to come and take on this challenging and rewarding role. With excellent oral and written communication skills, you will be a clear thinker and outcome focussed. Collaborative multi-agency working is key to this role alongside being resilient and determined. For an informal discussion about the role please contact the Recruiting Manager, Ryan Jarvis: <a href="mailto:eesadmin.ncc@northnorthants.gov.uk" target="_blank">eesadmin.ncc@northnorthants.gov.uk</a> What will you be doing?<ol><li>To work within the Education Inclusion Partnership Team for vulnerable children and young people as part of a wider multi-disciplinary team, to challenge and support schools across the County to ensure they are fulfilling their educational responsibilities by following statutory guidelines.</li><li>Champion the needs and aspirations of vulnerable children and young people in ensuring they receive a high-quality education enabling them to fulfil their potential and achieve economic wellbeing, by working directly with the young person, family and schools in a range of settings.</li><li>Have a good understanding of the statutory guidelines outlined by the Government in advice to parents and schools around Elective Home Education, Permanent Exclusion, CME, and Attendance. </li><li>Work with schools and settings to ensure that alternative educational provision fulfils statutory entitlements and is relevant to the needs, interests and aspirations of pupils disengaging from school and or at risk of permanent exclusion.</li><li>Work with the Education Inclusion Partnership Service Manager and Team managers to ensure that no school or setting is at risk of not fulfilling their statutory obligations in relation to the education of vulnerable children and young people. </li><li><a>Manage and prioritise an allocated caseload, </a>ensuring records are kept in line with service expectations and agreed operational policy, practice, and procedures. This includes Preparing legal documentation for presentation at Magistrates Court. </li><li>Undertake home visits to families, parents, carers independently and use personal judgement on regularity.</li><li>Support in the training, induction, mentoring and shadowing of new members of staff.</li><li>To attend multi agency meetings as and when required e.g., Team Around the Family Meetings, Assessment Meetings, and Early Help Meetings.</li><li>Have regard for the Code of Practice on the identification and assessment of Special Educational Needs and Disabilities and other relevant legislation. </li></ol>About youEquivalent to “A” Level or NVQ 3Continuous Professional Development across a range of courses undertaken to inform practise.Awareness and understanding of safeguarding procedures in relation to a variety of settings.Relevant Legislation and Guidance relating to Electively Home Educated Children, Children Missing from Education, School Attendance, Exclusion and SEND.Ability to understand and interpret data in the areas of exclusion, attendance, CME and EHE to support schools, parents/carers, and professionals.Experience of working with children, young people and families within social care, education, or health settings.Experience of team working, contributing to team development, team planning and decision making.Previous experience of working in a school or working closely with schools to ensure the needs of pupils are met.Ability to write reports to a high standard that demonstrates accuracy, professionalism, and depth of knowledge.Organisational skills to manage a case load, prioritise tasks and manage a diary range of responsibilities with competing demands.Interpersonal skills to be able to mediate with schools and families, colleagues, and a range of professionals.Information Technology ability across a range of software to input data, analyse data and maintain case records.If this is a customer-facing role, spoken English fluency must be included here (refer to the guidance for managers on the English Fluency duty).Ability to demonstrate awareness/understanding of equal opportunities and other people’s behaviour, physical, social and welfare needs.





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Inclusion Officer  

Our BenefitsWe value our colleagues in Cambridgeshire County Council and have developed a number of benefits in addition to the basics like annual leave, sick pay, pension and mileage…<ul><li>A comprehensive wellbeing package to cover all aspects of wellbeing, both in and out of work, which can also be accessed by your family</li><li>Buy up to 4 weeks additional annual leave (pro-rata) through our salary sacrifice scheme</li><li>Take your bank holidays flexibly to better suit your personal circumstances</li><li>Make Additional Voluntary Contributions (Shared AVCs) to your pension with tax and National Insurance savings</li><li>Access to development opportunities, apprenticeships and qualified coaches to support your personal and professional growth</li><li>Paid volunteering hours each year so you can make a positive impact on our community during your normal working day</li><li>Access to Peer Support Groups through our IDEAL staff equality, diversity and inclusion network</li><li>Opportunities to nominate and receive Employee Recognition Awards</li><li>An Our Cambs Rewards account, giving you access to in-store and online discounts as well as our Car Lease and Cycle to Work schemes</li></ul>About the roleWould you like to start or continue your career supporting Children and Young People who have a disability?Several opportunities have arisen at Woodland Lodge in Huntingdon to recruit to Casual/Zero Hours Roles.Woodland Lodge is a home for Children and Young People aged 8 to 18 who have a learning or physical disability and or additional health or behavioural needs.We provide overnight short breaks, Shared Care and Long Term Care as well as day care for Children and Young People, in a safe and supportive environment whilst providing a wide variety of stimulating activities and experiences – this includes activities outside of the homes such as the Cinema, Climbing Walls, Bowling, Seaside trips as well as a wide variety of in house activities.How will you make a difference to the lives of Children and Young People:· By communicating, engaging, encouraging, and supporting young people to take part in local activities and events to develop social and independence skills.· Promoting a safe environment, where Young People can thrive and try out new experiences and have fun.· Advocating on behalf of the Children and Young People.· Being part of the staff team who provide support for Young People during their stay, supporting in all aspects of their care.· Supporting Young People to achieve positive outcomes.· Ability to plan and organise your day.· An understanding of technology such as Tablet Computers, Games Consoles etc which Young People use to aid their communication or express their needs.· The ability to communicate appropriately with Children, Young People, their Families and to colleagues within the Home and the wider Council and to external agencies (such as Social Workers, Teachers etc).· Recording observations and undertake administrative processes as needed.· By having basic knowledge of IT packages such as Word, Excel &amp; Outlook.We reward you with:· an Apprenticeship as a Level 4 Practitioner in Children’s Residential Care· A comprehensive induction covering your basic training and continued professional development including a Diploma Level 3 in Children and Young People (Residential Pathway)· Regular supervision to guide and support you with your career progression within Social Care.Please note that this post requires a Enhanced Disclosure with Barred Lists Checks for Children and Adults from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)For more information, or to have a chat about the role, please contact Dawn Curtis at <a href="mailto:Dawn.Curtis@cambridgeshire.gov.uk" target="_blank">Dawn.Curtis@cambridgeshire.gov.uk</a>. This advert will close once the posts are filled so please don't delay - we want to hear from you today!What will you be doing?<ul><li>Work as a team and individually to provide a flexible responsive, high quality and person-centred care and support to children, young people and their families according to their support plan.</li><li>A mixture of early and late shifts. Early shifts start at 7 am til 3 pm and Late shifts start at 2 pm til 10 pm, </li><li>Support children and young people in their personal care, administration of medication and clinical procedures in line with their support plan and organisational policies and procedures</li><li>Support children and young people to develop independence in these areas appropriate to their age and needs and support plan.</li><li>Ensure that the views and needs of children and young people are sought, heard and responded to in a way that suits them. Promoting communication and participation with the child and young person’s views directly influencing their support.</li><li>Maintain any registration requirements in line with the required bodies and ensure that Cambridgeshire County Council is notified of any circumstances which could affect your registration status</li><li>To liaise closely with keyworkers to ensure that night time knowledge, experience and needs are fully included in the support planning process for children and young people. To Liaise with Keyworkers and managers to support with general admin tasks.</li><li>Record observations and maintain up to date files (paper and electronic), utilising agreed systems and procedures; undertake administrative processes as necessary to maintain systems, procedures and office practices.</li><li>Be familiar with and work according to health, environmental and safety policies and procedures. In the event of any serious risk, take immediate action to reduce this risk and inform senior management.</li></ul>For more information, or to have a chat about the role, please contact Dawn Curtis at <a href="mailto:Dawn.Curtis@cambridgeshire.gov.uk" target="_blank">Dawn.Curtis@cambridgeshire.gov.uk</a>. About youPlease can you ensure you can:<ul><li>Reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work</li><li>Be authorised to work in the United Kingdom full time</li><li>Please note we do not offer Sponsorships.</li></ul>





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Assistant Residential Worker - Zero Hours/Relief

Our BenefitsWe offer a wide range of benefits to our employees, these include:<ul><li>Generous annual leave entitlement starting at 28 days annual leave per year, 29 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. </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>Professional subscriptions / registration - if your job description requires that you are registered with or are a member of 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 – 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>About the roleWest Northamptonshire Council has created a new team focused on developing and delivering innovative flood and water drainage solutions. The team is led by the Flood and Water Team Manager, reporting to the Head of Works within the PLACE directorate of the Council. The team will act as the Council’s Lead Local Flood Authority (LLFA) providing professional support and advice on flood and water management and be instrumental in developing its approach to the forthcoming changes to the Flood and Water Management Act 2010.If you would like to have an informal chat about the role, please feel free to contact Mohamed Admani, Flood &amp; Water Manager (Assets and Environment): <a href="mailto:mohamed.admani@westnorthants.gov.uk" target="_blank">mohamed.admani@westnorthants.gov.uk</a>We reserve the right to close this advert early.What will you be doing?<ul><li>Lead on technical assessments and advice to Local Planning Authorities on the suitability of surface water drainage proposals for new development,</li><li>Working with the Flood &amp; Water Manager to ensure the Council (as Lead Local Flood Authority) continues to fulfil its role as statutory consultee in the planning system.</li><li>Lead and provide professional technical responses to development applications ensuring that drainage systems are sustainable and sufficiently effective in protecting communities from flooding.</li><li>Liasing with applicants to promote the implementation of sustainable drainage systems on new developments.</li><li>Work with developers and landowners to regulate activity on ordinary watercourses, ensuring that the designs of works are appropriate, sustainable, and do not adversely impact flow within watercourses.</li><li>Deputising for the Flood &amp; Water Manager when required. </li></ul>About youWe are looking for individuals that have experience working with or within LLFA's on statutory consultee role. We want applicants that want to test boundaries, develop, and deliver, innovative approaches to reducing flood risk to our communities.Please note previous applicants need not apply again.





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Senior Flood Risk Officer (Drainage)

Our BenefitsShared Lives Carers are self-employed and are responsible for their own Tax &amp; National Insurance, although they can access the Shared Lives Tax relief when they are registered with a Shared Lives Scheme. Payment ranges for the different types of care are as follows:<ul><li><a>Long-term range from £254.59-£479.07 per week (paid every 28 days)</a></li><li>Respite range from £60.62-£72.74 per day (paid weekly)</li><li>Day support £51.75 per day.</li></ul>Other benefits include flexibility around family/personal life, training is provided, and you will be doing something amazing that genuinely makes a difference in the lives of others.About the roleThe Shared Lives Scheme involves a Shared Lives Carer sharing their home and their family (and community) life with an adult who has care &amp; support needs. These needs may include adults with Learning Disability; adults with Dementia; younger adults with complex and or behavioural needs. For Carers it provides a flexible, interesting role with a fantastic work life balance, free training, working as a self-employed professional with support from the West Northants Shared Lives scheme.Our Shared Lives carers are just ordinary people, doing extraordinary things!To see more information on the application process, and to apply please FOLLOW THIS LINK to apply and DO NOT click on the ‘apply now’ button below, thank you! <a href="https://www.westnorthants.gov.uk/caring-someone/shared-lives-carers" target="_blank">Shared Lives carers | West Northamptonshire Council (westnorthants.gov.uk)</a>What will you be doing?Shared Lives care can include: • Long term accommodation &amp; support - where an adult would live with you and your family.• Short breaks &amp; respite -where an adult would stay for ad hoc nights, weekends or weeks, but not permanently.• Day support - where you would support an adult based from your own home just during the day time.You will be self-employed, but will be supported, monitored and regulated by the Shared Lives scheme and undertake any mandatory training provided to meet the complex care needs of the individuals.About youAll kinds of people can become Shared Lives carers- you don’t need to have any specific experience or training in care already, you will just have a genuine passion for caring for and supporting people. You may be a couple or single, with or without children, a home owner or a tenant. You will need to be over 18 and have a spare bedroom in your home.Please note, this role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore subject to an enhanced DBS certificate, and children and adults barred list check.





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Shared Lives Adult Foster Carer

Our BenefitsWe value our colleagues in Cambridgeshire County Council and have developed a number of benefits in addition to the basics like annual leave, sick pay, pension and mileage…<ul><li>A comprehensive wellbeing package to cover all aspects of wellbeing, both in and out of work, which can also be accessed by your family</li><li>6 days of protected time each year to support in maintaining your Continuous Professional Development</li><li>A relocation package of up to £8,000 (eligibility applies)</li><li>A pay progression scheme to enable you to accelerate through the pay grade as you gain experience and skills</li><li>A Refer a Friend Scheme where if you refer another Social Worker to us who is subsequently employed by us as a result of that introduction, we’ll pay you an introduction fee of £350</li><li>Access to our Cambridgeshire Academy for Reaching Excellence (CARE) who will support your development, enabling you to become the best practitioner you can be</li></ul>For more information and to see our other benefits, take a look at the benefits brochure attached to this advert.About the roleWe are looking for a Social Worker with extensive experience in Child Protection Services. At the MASH, we are a dynamic and energetic team dedicated to providing timely and appropriate services to children, young people, and families in our community. Our work is diverse and engaging, involving extensive multi-agency collaboration, often under tight deadlines. We focus on making swift, informed decisions to safeguard children and young people, ensuring their welfare needs are met in accordance with the Working Together guidelines. The nature of our work allows us to witness positive outcomes for children quickly.You will be joining a highly effective and supportive team which is made up of both social care qualified and alternatively qualified staff. We are co-located with Health, Police, Adult Social Care, Early Help and Education colleagues, as well as a number of virtual partners. The Multi Agency Safeguarding Hub (MASH) is based at the Police Headquarters, Hinchingbrooke, Huntingdon. We pride ourselves on providing all workers in the MASH with a friendly, safe, and supportive environment to work in. This is a hybrid post with required days in the office and other days working from home. If this sounds like an environment where you would thrive, we would love to hear from you! For more information, call Nathalie on 01223 475920 or email <a href="mailto:joinus@cambridgeshire.gov.uk" target="_blank">joinus@cambridgeshire.gov.uk</a>.This is a rolling campaign and we check applications daily, don’t wait to apply! Appointment to this post will be subject to the outcome of an Enhanced Disclosure obtained through the Disclosure and Barring Service. The Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.This role will be required to work from a police building and therefore this post will be subject to the outcome of a Police vetting check.What will you be doing?As a MASH Social Worker, you will have exceptional verbal and written communication skills to connect with families, partner agencies and internal colleagues. You'll be able to identify levels of risk and need against the threshold document to determine right services at the right time. You will analyse risk levels daily, ensuring swift and effective safeguarding measures are put in place for children and young people, in line with child protection policies and procedures, swiftly escalating concerns to management when necessary. Your assessments will identify and respond to needs, building on family strengths and leading to clear outcomes through SMART planning. You'll forge empowering relationships with age-appropriate young people, their families and professionals linked with them to facilitate change and improved outcomes for children and young people.About youYou will demonstrate your expertise in all aspects of safeguarding children in accordance with statutory legislation, with a solid understanding of threshold application. Your experience will include completing child and family assessments, S47 investigations, ICPC reports, court reports, and conducting joint safeguarding work with police and other professionals. You will have been involved in Child Protection planning, Child in Need plans, and childcare plans.Additionally, you will possess a thorough knowledge of the impact of adverse childhood experiences, domestic abuse, exploitation, missing children, homelessness, neglect, and all forms of harm.You must: • Be a qualified Social Worker with a Social Work England registration • Have the ability to work from a variety of locations and travel countywide independently For a full list of the requirements of the role, please check out the Job Description &amp; Person Specification.Please note we are not accepting applications from candidates living overseas who require sponsorship to move to the UK





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Children's Social Worker – Multi Agency Safeguarding Hub

Our BenefitsWe offer a wide range of benefits to our employees, these include:<ul><li>Generous annual leave entitlement starting at 28 days annual leave per year, 29 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. </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 - If your job description requires that you are registered with or are a member of 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 – 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>About the roleAre you an experienced Adult Social Care Lawyer looking to expand your skills, progress your career and step into a leadership role? Join the new Legal Team at West Northants Council, one of the newest and the fourth biggest Unitary Council in England.For more information please contact Julia Rickards, Head of Legal (People), on 07585 405339 for a confidential discussion. What will you be doing?As Principal Adult Social Care Lawyer you will sit within our People legal team, supporting the Head of Legal (People) in the management of the team and working collaboratively with our Officers and elected Members in the work they undertake. You will be our technical specialist with duties including:<ul><li>Managing a full caseload of Public Sector Adult matters such as mental health, community care, safeguarding, ordinary residence, deprivation of liberty and Court of Protection, including conducting advocacy. </li><li>Advising the Council on a wide range of Adult Social Care matters, delivering training where necessary.</li><li>Advising on policy, strategy and procedure relating to Adult Social Care issues.</li><li>Advising on pre-action and Judicial Review matters relating to Adult Social Care law.</li><li>Supervising and delivering training to a dedicated legal team.</li></ul>About youWhilst experience of advising on Adult Social Care law is essential, local government experience is not. What’s more important is a passion for delivering an excellent legal service, a desire to help shape and deliver an exemplar local authority legal service and a drive to progress and achieve your own ambition.





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Principal Lawyer (Adult Social Care) 

Our BenefitsWe value our colleagues in Cambridgeshire County Council and have developed a number of benefits in addition to the basics like annual leave, sick pay, pension and mileage…<ul><li>A comprehensive wellbeing package to cover all aspects of wellbeing, both in and out of work, which can also be accessed by your family</li><li>Buy up to 4 weeks additional annual leave (pro-rata) through our salary sacrifice scheme</li><li>Take your bank holidays flexibly to better suit your personal circumstances</li><li>Make Additional Voluntary Contributions (Shared AVCs) to your pension with tax and National Insurance savings</li><li>Access to development opportunities, apprenticeships and qualified coaches to support your personal and professional growth</li><li>Paid volunteering hours each year so you can make a positive impact on our community during your normal working day</li><li>Access to Peer Support Groups through our IDEAL staff equality, diversity and inclusion network</li><li>Opportunities to nominate and receive Employee Recognition Awards</li><li>An Our Cambs Rewards account, giving you access to in-store and online discounts as well as our Car Lease and Cycle to Work schemes</li></ul>Take a look at our Employment Benefits Brochure attached to this advert to find out more.In addition, for this role you can expect:<ul><li>Up to 20% market factor applied to advertised salary (subject to experience and performance at interview)</li><li>Up to £8K relocation sum (subject to terms and conditions)</li></ul>About the roleThis role is a key part of our Contracts and Commissioning Team within the Project Delivery Service, which is part of the Highways and Transport Directorate. As the NEC Commercial Manager, you will lead the Commercial Team and be responsible for the commercial career progression/development of our people in Highways and Transport.You will be responsible for commercial support for the delivery of a range of highways services and ensure we meet the requirements of the County Council and other clients whilst demonstrating value for money.What will you be doing?You will be supporting the Group Manager Contracts and Commissioning and other managers within Place &amp; Sustainability in delivering the Council and Directorate’s objectives through joined-up service planning and the flexible use of resources. Managing NEC and PFI commercial processes delivering a Highways and Transport Services throughout Place and Sustainability Directorate.The team will work with wider teams within Project Delivery to ensure the day-to-day delivery of services achieve quality, cost and programme assurance. Achieving a high level of stakeholder satisfaction. You will interface with internal and external client teams throughout the council and external clients for third party works.As a team you will manage and provide professional advice on commercial issues and apply cost procedures related to procurement and delivery. Supporting the development of the commercial function throughout Highways and Transport. These posts are key to adopting an improved commercially focused culture.To find out more about our team visit, <a href="https://www.cambridgeshire.gov.uk/highway-jobs" target="_blank">https://www.cambridgeshire.gov.uk/highway-jobs</a>For an informal chat please contact Lisa Swannell Group Manager Contracts &amp; Commissioning <a href="mailto:lisa.swannell@cambridgeshire.gov.uk" target="_blank">lisa.swannell@cambridgeshire.gov.uk</a>To apply, please upload a document containing your CV and a covering letter, outlining how you meet the essential criteria within the job specification. Ensure your covering letter to support your CV is no more than two pages.Applications are reviewed on a daily basis, please do not delay the submission of your application as this is a rolling advert and will be closed once a successful candidate has been found. <ul></ul>

NEC Commercial Manager 

Our BenefitsWe value our colleagues in Cambridgeshire County Council and have developed a number of benefits in addition to the basics like annual leave, sick pay, pension and mileage…<ul><li>A comprehensive wellbeing package to cover all aspects of wellbeing, both in and out of work, which can also be accessed by your family</li><li>Buy up to 4 weeks additional annual leave (pro-rata) through our salary sacrifice scheme</li><li>Take your bank holidays flexibly to better suit your personal circumstances</li><li>Make Additional Voluntary Contributions (Shared AVCs) to your pension with tax and National Insurance savings</li><li>Access to development opportunities, apprenticeships and qualified coaches to support your personal and professional growth</li><li>Paid volunteering hours each year so you can make a positive impact on our community during your normal working day</li><li>Access to Peer Support Groups through our IDEAL staff equality, diversity and inclusion network</li><li>Opportunities to nominate and receive Employee Recognition Awards</li><li>An Our Cambs Rewards account, giving you access to in-store and online discounts as well as our Car Lease and Cycle to Work schemes</li></ul>Take a look at our Employment Benefits Brochure attached to this advert to find out more.About the roleCambridgeshire County Council is offering an exciting opportunity for a Commercial Career Progression Scheme in our Contracts and Commissioning Team within Project Delivery Service, part of Highways and Transport Directorate.The Commercial Career Progression Scheme promotes development within our Project Delivery team whether you are developing as an Assistant Quantity Surveyor, Quantity Surveyor.You will be responsible for commercial support for the delivery of a range of highways services and ensure we meet the requirements of the County Council and other clients whilst demonstrating value for money.For an informal chat please contact Jack Wright Commercial Manager – <a href="mailto:jack.wright@cambridgeshire.gov.uk" target="_blank">jack.wright@cambridgeshire.gov.uk</a>. To apply for the position please upload a document containing your CV and a covering letter, outlining how you meet the attached person specification. Ensure your covering letter to support your CV is no more than two pages. And stipulate which job you are applying for.This is a rolling campaign; candidates will be progressed shortly after they apply, and the opportunity will be filled as soon as we identify a suitable candidate. So please don't hesitate, we want to speak to you now.To find out more about our team and the work that we do, visit <a href="https://www.cambridgeshire.gov.uk/highway-jobs" target="_blank">https://www.cambridgeshire.gov.uk/highway-jobs</a>For more information or to chat about this opportunity please contact What will you be doing?Supporting the Group Manager Contracts and Commissioning and other managers within Place &amp; Sustainability in delivering the Council and Directorate’s objectives through joined-up service planning and the flexible use of resources.The team will work with wider teams within Project Delivery to ensure the day-to-day delivery of services achieve quality, cost and programme assurance. Achieving a high level of stakeholder satisfaction. You will interface with internal and external client teams throughout the council and external clients for third party works.About youAs a team you will manage and provide professional advice on financial issues and apply cost procedures related to procurement and delivery. Supporting the development of the commercial function throughout Highways and Transport. The post is pivotal to adopting an improved commercially focused culture. Entry level is Quantity Surveyor with the opportunity to progress to Commercial Manager.





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NEC Quantity Surveyor 

Our BenefitsWe value our colleagues in Cambridgeshire County Council and have developed a number of benefits in addition to the basics like annual leave, sick pay, pension and mileage…<ul><li>A comprehensive wellbeing package to cover all aspects of wellbeing, both in and out of work, which can also be accessed by your family</li><li>6 days of protected time each year to support in maintaining your Continuous Professional Development</li><li>A relocation package of up to £8,000 (eligibility applies)</li><li>A pay progression scheme to enable you to accelerate through the pay grade as you gain experience and skills</li><li>Scalable retention payments of up to £7,900 over a 3 year period, starting after your first full year of employment</li><li>A Refer a Friend Scheme where if you refer another Social Worker to us who is subsequently employed by us as a result of that introduction, we’ll pay you an introduction fee of £350</li><li>Access to our Cambridgeshire Academy for Reaching Excellence (CARE) who will support your development, enabling you to become the best practitioner you can be</li></ul>For more information and to see our other benefits, take a look at the benefits brochure attached to this advert.About the roleWe are looking for passionate and enthusiastic Social Workers who have the child’s voice at the heart of everything they do to join us in our Assessment Team!Our Assessment Teams are lively and fast-paced. We’re a team who have a passion for ensuring that children, young people and families in our community receive a positive and timely service. The work is rich, varied and allows for a high level of multi-agency working, often to tight timelines. The nature of our work means that you see positive outcomes quickly.We are proud to have created a space for our social care colleagues to have an area to reflect as a team, as well as conducting monthly individual supervisions. We recognise that the job can bring challenges and are proud to offer our colleagues holistic support. You will have the opportunity to be creative with care planning and will have the opportunity to have your ideas and voice heard. Our team is supported by Children’s Information and Advice Officers (CIAOs) which makes administrative tasks much more manageable. You will also be supported by a permanent Team Manager, who will provide you with a consistent and reliable senior leadership team.We are supporting our colleagues in career progression and have a comprehensive Learning and Development team that offers bespoke training. This is supported by our Cambridgeshire Academy for Reaching Excellence (CARE) , which is aimed at nurturing and developing social care skills. The new Social Care Academy aims to improve outcomes for children and young people through support and training being offered for social work students and apprentices, international practitioners, experienced social workers and those in leadership positions. This is seen as a long-term investment to deliver excellent outcomes for children and young people of Cambridgeshire and to enable opportunities for them to thrive.This supports our ways of working while also embedding the ambitions for a greener, fairer and more caring Cambridgeshire.We have vacancies currently in our Cambridge City and South Cambridgeshire teams based at Fawcett House in Cambridge, our East team based at Noble House in Ely and our Huntingdon team based at Scott House in Huntingdon.If this sounds like an environment where you would thrive, we would love to hear from you! For more information, call Nathalie on 01223 475920 or email <a href="mailto:joinus@cambridgeshire.gov.uk" target="_blank">joinus@cambridgeshire.gov.uk</a>.This is a rolling campaign and we check applications daily, don’t wait to apply!In Children’s Services we are working to reshape what we do and how we do it. Why not be part of it?Appointment to this post will be subject to the outcome of an Enhanced Disclosure obtained through the Disclosure and Barring Service. The Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.We support flexible working requests from day one of employment and so we are open to discussing different working patterns to help you bring your best self to work.What will you be doing?Day-to-day responsibilities of a Social Worker in Assessment include:<ul><li>Act as the lead professional and ensure all matters in respect of safeguarding are dealt with promptly, effectively and in line with child protection procedures, escalating where necessary.</li><li>Undertake assessments to identify and respond to needs, building on strength and ensuring that analysis is robust and leads to clear outcomes that can be met through SMART targets.</li><li>Engage with children, young people, and their families to develop effective and empowering relationships which facilitate change and improve outcomes.</li><li>Produce reports and plans for a variety of forums, including court, which are child focussed and reflect their experience.</li></ul>About youWe're looking for confident and dynamic individuals who enjoy making a difference in their local community, are curious and spot things that others might not see, enjoys building relationships and likes to explore possibilities.You must:<ul><li>Be a qualified Social Worker with a Social Work England registration</li><li>Have the ability to work from a variety of locations and travel countywide independently</li></ul>For a full list of the requirements of the role, please check out the Job Description &amp; Person Specification.Please note we are not accepting applications from candidates living overseas who require sponsorship to move to the UK





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