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<h2>Job introduction</h2>You can also see our full list of employee benefits on our careers site here: <a href="https://www.westnorthants.gov.uk/jobs-and-careers/why-you-should-work-us" target="_blank">Why you should work for us | West Northamptonshire Council</a>.<h2>About the role</h2>We are a relatively new Council and as such are looking for talented individuals to join our Learning and Development team, to support the development needs of our workforce to ultimately provide the best quality services for our residents.You will support the effective and efficient implementation of our people strategy through the design and delivery of Organisational Development &amp; Learning initiatives.We are passionate about investing in our workforce and offer the opportunity to study for CIPD qualifications via our apprenticeship routes.We are looking to fill two posts, and are happy to discuss flexible working options with applicants.&nbsp;<h2>Additional information</h2>You don’t need experience across all aspects of the job as that will form part of your development journey, but you will need a strong background in the design, development and delivery of learning programmes. You should also be able to deliver in both face-to-face and virtual classrooms, as these are both essential to the role.&nbsp;You should be professionally curious and able to identify creative and interesting ways to develop our staff across a wide range of services. You will need excellent interpersonal and communication skills to support learners at all levels of the organisation.You will need to be flexible and able to adapt your work to changing business needs, and you should have strong organisation skills and comfortable working in a busy office environment as part of a wider HR team.&nbsp;If this sounds like you, we’d love to hear from you!<h2>Company information</h2>At West Northants Council, it’s about our people. People who thrive with ambition, bubble with new ideas, demand better ways of working, caring about every detail, and who never shy away from a challenge. Our culture is a gateway for new experiences. A place to forge new opportunities. To empower you in your career and unite you with like-minded people.Our vision is ‘to make West Northants a great place to live, work, visit and thrive’. We truly stand by this and work hard every day to make this a reality. Our corporate values, THRIVE, stand for: Trust, High Performance, Respect, Innovate and Empower, they underpin everything we do and how we deliver services.&nbsp;Hear more from our Chief Executive, Anna Earnshaw, about <a href="https://youtu.be/lV0EfeUF4aU?si=zk_5W7HktpP-iZ5U" target="_blank">what its like to work at West Northants Council.</a>We are committed to ensuring diversity, equality, equity, and inclusion is woven into the fabric of WNC and everything we do, to enable all colleagues to develop and maximize their full potential.  We are a disability confident employer, a member of the Armed Forces Covenant, and a Care Leaver Covenant partnerThe following film was created by us to communicate our intentions - watch WNC colleagues explain <a href="https://youtu.be/16hhIWCZ7xM" target="_blank">what DEI means to us</a>.If you need additional support or reasonable adjustments during the application process, including needing the job description in another format or language, please email <a href="mailto:careers@westnorthants.gov.uk" target="_blank">careers@westnorthants.gov.uk</a> for support.West Northants Council, where careers thrive.

Learning and Development and Change Advisor

About UsNorth Somerset Council is committed to providing high-quality services to our community. We are committed to creating a fair, green, and more inclusive environment for all our residents. Join us and contribute to making a positive impact on our community.The RoleWe are seeking a dedicated and experienced Senior Social Worker to join our Children with Disabilities team. The Children with Disabilities team are responsible for supporting children with disabilities and their families by assessing needs, creating tailored support plans, and coordinating services. The team works to ensure the safety, well-being, and inclusion of children with disabilities, advocating for their rights and helping them access vital resources and opportunities.This is a permanent position with the flexibility of full-time or part-time hours.In this role, you will provide expert guidance, support, and continuous development to your colleagues. While you’ll manage a smaller caseload to focus on mentoring, your impact will be far-reaching as you shape best practices and support the most vulnerable families.As a Senior Social Worker, you’ll play a key role in direct service delivery, offering technical support and professional consultation. You’ll also take on leadership responsibilities, providing direction and acting as a role model within the team.Key Responsibilities:<ul><li>Provide expert advice, mentoring, and technical support to colleagues, ensuring that high standards of care and practice are maintained.</li></ul><ul><li>Step in for the team manager when needed.</li><li>Lead on specific cases, supporting families with complex needs, using a strengths-based approach to build trust and improve outcomes.</li><li>Supervise and support the professional development of team members, driving continuous improvement.</li></ul><ul><li>Help shape our services through innovative practices that meet the unique needs of children with disabilities.</li></ul>This position is exempt under the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions) Order 1975 and is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check. Work StyleAt North Somerset Council, we offer a hybrid working environment based on four distinct work styles. Depending on the role and personal circumstances, you will fall into one of these categories. However, please note that during the induction period, it may be necessary to spend more time in the office to support your learning and development. We are flexible and open to discussions about your preferred working style, and if you wish to be in the office more frequently, this can be negotiated.This role falls into the category of Flexible Worker which means you can expect to work in the following way:<ul><li>2-3 days in the office</li><li>Works both from home and the office, depending on the task at hand.</li><li>Training is provided to help balance work-life and manage time effectively, with an emphasis on communication for team touchpoints and planning in-office days for collaboration.</li></ul>About YouWe are looking for an individual who is passionate about social work, and who possesses the following skills and experience:Essential Criteria:<ul><li>A qualified Social Worker registered with Social Work England, driven by a passion for improving outcomes for children and their families through a strengths-based approach.</li><li>Well-versed in relevant childcare legislation, including ‘Working Together to Safeguard Children’ and fostering regulations.</li><li>Skilled at building effective, trust-based relationships with children, young people, and their families.</li><li>Committed to developing purposeful, outcome-focused relationships with families, based on mutual respect and partnership.</li></ul>What We OfferAt North Somerset Council, we value our employees and provide a supportive and inclusive work environment. We offer:<ul><li>Competitive salary and benefits</li><li>Flexible working arrangements</li><li>Local Government Pension</li><li>Opportunities for professional development</li><li>Inclusive Staff groups including Carers, Disabled, LGBTQ+, REACH (Race, Ethnicity, and Cultural Heritage), and Young Staff Forums</li><li>Opportunity to purchase up to an additional 10 days annual leave each year</li><li>Dedicated in house Wellbeing Team</li><li>Salary sacrifice Cycle to Work and Electric Vehicle schemes</li></ul>Further details of our excellent rewards package can be found in our <a href="https://heyzine.com/flip-book/e562fd773b.html" target="_blank">Benefits booklet</a>.How to ApplyIf you share our <a href="https://n-somerset.gov.uk/my-services/jobs-training/vision-values" target="_blank">vision and values</a>and are ready to make an impact to North Somerset, please select the apply online button below. If you are interested in this exciting opportunity, please submit your application by 11.59pm on the application closing date. When completing our online application form, please detail how you meet the essential criteria for the role.Contact InformationFor further information about the role, please contact Mike Brown, Interim Head of Children with Disabilities, on <a href="mailto:mike.brown@n-somerset.gov.uk" target="_blank">mike.brown@n-somerset.gov.uk.</a>Important InformationAs a Disability Confident Leader, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the job role.Please note: We are currently only able to accept applications from candidates who have full permission to work in the UK and are unable to provide Sponsorship for this role.Equal OpportunitiesAt North Somerset Council we want all our employees to feel valued and appreciated. We aim to ensure equality of opportunity and prevent discrimination irrespective of your sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion or belief, race, age, disability, including neurodiversity, if you are married or in a civil partnership or are pregnant or currently on maternity leave. We strive to create a workplace that reflects the communities we serve and where everyone feels empowered to bring their full, authentic selves to work. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment.We reserve the right to close this advertisement early or extend the closing date depending on the number of applications received.





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Senior Social Worker x 2, Children with Disabilities Team

Job Title: Employment &amp; Training Advisers Salary: £30,559 progressing to £33,366 per annum Hours: 37 hours Contract Type: Permanent Directorate: Childrens ServicesOpportunities in teams across the county in the following districts:<ul><li>East Herts, Broxbourne,&amp; Welwyn Hatfield</li><li>North Herts &amp; Stevenage</li><li>St Albans &amp; Dacorum</li><li>Watford, Three Rivers &amp; Hertsmere</li></ul>You will be able to select your preferred district at application stage.<h4>About the team</h4>Hertfordshire County Council Services for Young People is the primary provider of youth work, career education, information advice guidance and work-related learning in Hertfordshire.Our vision for young people is clear. We want young people to succeed, and by working for us you’ll be key to enable this to happen.We work with vulnerable young people to address emerging needs, improve life chances, and reduce escalation to more expensive and intensive services.This includes supporting those challenged in education, their community or home life, to ensure a successful transition to adulthood. The young people we work with are typically 11-17 and 18 to 25 if they are Care Leavers or have SEND.<h4>Whats involved in the role?</h4><ul><li>Employment, training, and work-related learning activities support to young people.</li><li>Job and work experience brokering.</li><li>Support young people to enhance their employability skills.</li><li>Undertake health and safety assessments within workplaces.</li><li>Work face to face delivering at young people’s centres providing a range of support.</li></ul>You will work with&nbsp; young people who are not in employment, education or training providing employment and training opportunities through job brokering and marketing vacancies. You will enhance the employability skills of young people by offering a range of services to include CV writing and interview preparation.This is a varied role working as part of a team and will include direct contact with local employers to source a range of work-related opportunities for young people and after appropriate training, carry out Health &amp; Safety checks with employers to support work experience placements.<h4>About you</h4>Essential:<ul><li>Full UK driving licence with regular access to a vehicle.</li><li>The ability to travel independently around the county.</li><li>The ability to work flexibly as Service needs require.</li><li>Excellent verbal, written and ICT skills</li><li>The ability to build professional relationships young people.</li><li>Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage time and availability effectively.</li><li>The ability to support team activities and contribute to the wider service.</li><li>An understanding of the issues facing young people who are unemployed and be able to demonstrate how you have effectively challenged stereotyping or other discriminatory practice..</li></ul>Desirable:<ul><li>Be able to demonstrate experience of building relationships and networking with employers.</li><li>The ability to a build rapport with young people and evidence of working with them individually and in small groups.</li><li>An understanding of the issues facing young people who are unemployed and be able to demonstrate how you have effectively challenged stereotyping or other discriminatory practice.</li><li>Ability to work in a varied role working as part of a team</li><li>Be proactive and have the ability to advocate and negotiate.</li><li>Experience in networking with local employers and promoting employment services.</li><li>Ability to use social media and online platforms, such as LinkedIn and the Hertfordshire Opportunities Portal (H.O.P), to support young people.</li><li>Relevant qualifications in careers education, information, advice, and guidance (CEIAG), youth work, or a related field.</li><li>Have a proactive approach and the ability to advocate and negotiate.</li></ul>This job role is within the Community Services, level 8 job profile. Please locate this via:Job profiles - Community servicesTo find out more, please contact Karen Haswell: <a href="mailto:karen.haswell@hertfordshire.gov.uk" target="_blank">karen.haswell@hertfordshire.gov.uk</a> or 01442 454628For more information regarding the work of Services for Young People please visit <a href="http://www.servicesforyoungpeople.org" target="_blank">www.servicesforyoungpeople.org</a>Interview Dates:<ul><li>East Herts, Broxbourne,&amp; Welwyn Hatfield = To be confirmed</li><li>North Herts &amp; Stevenage = 09/09 at Bowes Lyon Young Peoples Centre</li><li>St Albans &amp; Dacorum = 09/09 at Hemel Young Peoples Centre</li><li>Watford, Three Rivers &amp; Hertsmere = 11/09 at Watford Young Peoples Centre</li></ul>Benefits of working for us<h4>How to apply</h4>As part of your application, please upload your most recent CV. Ensure your CV is up to date with your employment history (including any employment gaps), and including any training/qualifications. We encourage you to include examples of where you have demonstrated the requirements/criteria in the advert / job profile to allow the panel to fully recognise your skills and abilities. You will have the opportunity to include a short covering paragraph within your application to give us a little more information about your skills, knowledge, and experiences.<h4>Additional information</h4>Disability Confident We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer and guarantee an interview to anyone disclosing a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria for the post.Safeguarding This role has been identified as requiring a Disclosure &amp; Barring Service (DBS) check.Driving required You’ll need to have the ability to drive and/or travel around Hertfordshire, either using your own mode of transport or a company car to travel to other locations.English Fluency The ability to converse at ease with members of the public and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post (for those whose language is a signed language the provision of a sign language interpreter who speaks English to the necessary standard of fluency will be required). 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Employment & Training Advisers

Job Title: SEND Implementation &amp; Support Officer Starting Salary: £38,220 progressing to £41,771 per annum Hours: 37 Base Location: Apsley, Hemel Hempstead with countywide travel required. Contract Type: Permanent Directorate: Childrens Services<h4>About the team</h4>Do you have experience of working operationally with children and their families, a depth of knowledge of special educational needs and disabilities (SEND), a strong knowledge of the Statutory SEND Process and experience of implementing strategies for children and young people with SEND?The SEND Implementation Support and Statutory Assessment Team are a group of SEND professionals who work closely with SENCos, professionals and families to help schools work out the best ways of supporting a child or young person’s additional needs in school. We are there to answer your questions, however simple, and work together with schools and settings to find solutions to the more complex challenges.An opportunity has arisen to join our team. We are seeking a dynamic individual, experienced in supporting young people with special educational needs, to join our team as a SEND Implementation Support Officer. In this role you would act as a bridge between services, schools and parents, providing support with the implementation of SEND strategies.<h4>About the role</h4>This role will see you:<ul><li>Support SENCos to understand provision on an EHC plan, and to arrange and plan delivery of first implementation, including supporting with school’s considerations of placement in line with consultation processes</li><li>Delivering quality checks on behalf of the authority for new plans – e.g. section F checklist</li><li>Attending decision making forums in order to support quality decision making and supporting settings identified with perceived high levels of need through these forums</li><li>Develop and secure the highest standards of achievement and inclusion for children and young people with SEN through effective support for schools within the policy and budget framework of the Council, ensuring a focus on preparing for adulthood from the earliest ages.</li><li>Take responsibility for the preparation of information for schools but also parents and young people, which provides the right information at the appropriate time, in a simple to use way, which engages partners in understanding what our responsibility is to children, families and schools.</li><li>To work collaboratively with professionals across education, health and care services to ensure effective case management, integrated working practice and successful outcomes for children, including supporting mediation and appeals.</li><li>To participate in planning around phase transfer – working with groups of schools</li><li>To participate, as required, in a range of meetings with other professionals and parents/carers in relation to individual children with complex needs, including representing Children’s Services at annual review, chairing reviews, attending and chairing multi-agency meetings as appropriate.</li><li>Contribute to the development of policy, procedures and provision for children with SEN children’s needs, which includes maintaining an up to date knowledge relating to SEN casework, changes to national legislation and departmental policies, and supporting induction/training and support to all team members.</li><li>To input and maintain accurate and comprehensive database records as required and participate in the Local Authority’s systems for monitoring and quality assurance for children and young people known to the EHC assessment and review team.</li></ul><h4>About you</h4>Essential:<ul><li>Extensive experience working in schools with children and young people with SEND.</li><li>Knowledge of support across a range of SEND including an understanding of strategies, approaches, and current interventions and how they are put into practice</li><li>Exceptional skill in building and maintaining relationships with a wide variety of stakeholders, instilling confidence and clarity so that the EHCP is effectively delivered</li><li>Knowledge of law and procedures governing EHCP provision including the Children and Families Act 2014, SEN Code of Practice 2014 and the Equalities Act 2010</li><li>Excellent organisation skills including an ability to work unsupervised, systematically and an ability to manage constraints and conflicting demands and work to tight deadlines</li><li>Excellent customer service skills using verbal and written communication methods</li><li>Excellent IT skills including the ability to compile reports, analyse data and ensure the respective database is used to plan and monitor to meet statutory deadlines.</li></ul>We welcome applications from candidates who currently reside in the UK with established proof of right to work documentation. We are not able to offer sponsorship at this time for this role.This job role is within the Health and Social Care Services, level HSC10 job profile. Please locate this via: Job profiles - Health and social careThis is an exciting opportunity to play a vital role in a team passionate about shaping support for educational settings to improve the outcomes of children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities.To hear more about this opportunity please contact Sarah Wainwright (<a href="mailto:sarah.wainwright@hertfordshire.gov.uk" target="_blank">sarah.wainwright@hertfordshire.gov.uk</a>) for an informal discussion about the role.Interview Date: 22nd September (Face to Face at Farnham House, Stevenage)Benefits of working for us<h4>How to apply</h4>As part of your application, please upload your most recent CV. Ensure your CV is up to date with your employment history (including any employment gaps), and including any training/qualifications. We encourage you to include examples of where you have demonstrated the requirements/criteria in the advert / job profile to allow the panel to fully recognise your skills and abilities. You will have the opportunity to include a short covering paragraph within your application to give us a little more information about your skills, knowledge, and experiences.<h4>Additional information</h4>Disability Confident We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer and guarantee an interview to anyone disclosing a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria for the post.Safeguarding This role has been identified as requiring a Disclosure &amp; Barring Service (DBS) check.Driving required You’ll need to have the ability to travel around Hertfordshire, either using your own mode of transport or a company car to travel to other locations.English Fluency The ability to converse at ease with members of the public and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post (for those whose language is a signed language the provision of a sign language interpreter who speaks English to the necessary standard of fluency will be required). 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There has never been a more exciting time to join Wirral Council. We’ve got ambitious targets to meet and to achieve everything we have promised to our residents; we need people who are ready to deliver the very best for our communities and show how they can #BeTheDifference. Our vision is to secure the best possible future for our residents, defined by the community prosperity we create and supported by our excellent people and services. If you strive to #BeTheDifference and want to be at the heart of our change and improvement journey, then this could be the perfect job for you.
Senior Manager – Waste and Environmental Services
About the Role:
We have an exciting opportunity here at Wirral for a highly experienced and motivated senior waste management professional, to lead the establishment of the new Refuse Collection and Street Cleansing Contract and arrangements. This will involve career defining responsibilities and deliverables; including contract award and mobilisation, leading the delivery of a new refuse collection system and service transformation, recruiting a bespoke team to deliver a behaviour change programme to transform recycling, re-use, and upcycling performance across Wirral.
The Senior Manager will represent Wirral on the Liverpool City Region Waste Management Partnership to support the coordination of the City Region’s waste management &amp; treatment arrangements. The Senior Manager will also lead the management of street cleansing services across the borough and be a key consultee on the design and servicing requirements of the significant regeneration and public realm programmes that are transforming Wirral. &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
About the candidate:
We are looking for a manager who is experienced in community engagement and keen to work residents to involve them in the design of services and increase participation in environmental enhancement. &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
Reporting to the Assistant Director for Climate Emergency and Environment, the successful candidate will be a member of the portfolio’s senior management team to provide joint leadership and strategic direction for Wirral’s environmental services.
You will work closely with the Council’s Members, at both senior and ward levels, to manage services and experience of management large and complex partnerships is essential. You will have experience of managing large environmentally related service contracts and partnerships, also delivering large change management programmes.&nbsp;
If you wish to discuss this role or require further information, please contact Mike Cockburn, Assistant Director – Climate Emergency &amp; Environment on email address <a href="mailto:mikecockburn@wirral.gov.uk" target="_blank">mikecockburn@wirral.gov.uk</a>
If you are a Wirral resident, are unemployed or out of work, and require help with your application, please contact Involve Northwest’s employment and skills team on <a href="mailto:info@involvenorthwest.org.uk" target="_blank">info@involvenorthwest.org.uk</a> or contact 0151 644 4500 or 0151 652 4349.
If you’re already a Wirral Council employee, as part of our Talent Strategy, we’re committed to strengthening opportunities for our people to learn, grow, progress, and thrive. For many of you, this may be preparing and applying for your next role with us, and we're passionate about ensuring you feel supported throughout your internal recruitment experience. Please get in touch if you want to know more about some of the ways in which we could support you by emailing <a href="mailto:recruitment@wirral.gov.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@wirral.gov.uk</a>
Working at Wirral
You’ll also want to know what it’s like to work here so, as a start:
Our values are more than just pieces of paper on our walls! We’ve all played a role in developing these, so they reflect the immense pride we have in what we do, what matters to us, what inspires us and inform how we think, approach things, and behave.
We believe in ensuring staff are well looked after, staff wellbeing is a priority for us. We’re serious about recognising and rewarding people for the great things they do. You’ll benefit from our track record of developing, growing, and investing in our people.
We have a range of staff benefits including staff discounts, an excellent pension scheme which includes a generous employer contribution rate, immediate life cover and ill-health protection. We have a strong flexible working approach, hybrid working, family-friendly employment initiatives and an annual leave package starting with 28 days leave plus public holidays.
We have an inclusive, engaged culture, everyone has a voice, everyone is valued for their contribution and understands the role they play in delivering our strategic priorities.
Each voice is heard, each contribution valued. We embrace diversity in our workforce and recognise it is critical to our success. We support an inclusive culture that champions differences and nurtures a sense of belonging. We encourage people from diverse backgrounds, who share our values and our commitment to inclusion to apply for roles with us.
We want you to be your best at work, we create the conditions to help you thrive and we mirror this in our recruitment process. If you’d like us to do anything differently during the recruitment process to make it barrier-free and as accessible as possible, please contact <a href="mailto:recruitment@wirral.gov.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@wirral.gov.uk</a>
Please note that in accordance with the Council’s policy, employees who are in a formal redeployment situation will be considered in the first instance for all vacancies.
It is Council policy not to re-appoint any employee who has left under the terms of the Council's Early Voluntary Retirement (EVR) scheme or who have left with a voluntary severance (VS) package, unless in exceptional circumstances.
Applications will be accepted until midnight on the closing date.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy earlier than the specified date should we receive sufficient applications.
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We do not accept applications or CV’s from recruitment agencies, unless otherwise stated. Therefore, any candidates submitted via a recruitment agency will not be considered for this role.

Wirral Metropolitan Borough Council

Senior Manager - Waste and Environmental Services

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Job Title:&nbsp;Dual Diagnosis Worker
Salary:&nbsp;£29,000&nbsp;
Location and Travel:&nbsp;The role is based in East Croydon, accessible by Train and Tram Link. Any travel required outside your home location for work-related purposes can be expensed. &nbsp;
Shift Pattern:&nbsp;12 months Fixed Term Contract -Full time: 37.5 hours per week. Hours to be discussed, you will be based in service.&nbsp;
About the role
We are seeking a Dual Diagnosis Worker who has a specialism in complex mental health and substance misuse to join our team in Croydon. This is a residential service which provides specialist mental health, complex needs, and dual diagnosis support to our residents. You will utilise your previous experience and knowledge, and provide specialist support to those who have been diagnosed with mental ill health and have challenges with substance use. You will deliver evidence-based interventions based on holistic assessments to support personalised recovery, integration, and promotion of independent living skills.
Within this role, you will act as a specialist for comorbidity, supporting the team to achieve positive outcomes for our residents. Some of the duties may include:
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<li>Undertake joint holistic assessments, risk assessments, care plans, and interventions to support harm reduction and minimisation.</li>
<li>Set up realistic and flexible strengths-based support plans, working closely with colleagues and support teams to support and advise on interventions and approaches to meet individual needs.</li>
<li>Help reduce episodes of crisis and assist residents/participants to access services which can offer alternatives to crisis support.</li>
<li>Work closely with support staff and clinical teams to support and advise them on interventions and approaches to meet resident/participant comorbid, complex mental health and substance misuse needs.</li>
<li>Support multi-disciplinary teams and the wider community teams with support, advice, signposting, and move on care planning.&nbsp;</li>
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About you
We’re looking for someone who has specialist knowledge on how to support individuals with comorbid and complex needs, with previous experience in a similar role. We look at individual characteristics to be able to show resilience, solve challenges, and be proactive in your approach. You will have a passion for supporting people to achieve their personal goals, and achieve positive outcomes, this includes having the ability to engage with people who may be hard to reach and engage with. We further are looking for someone who has:
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<li>An appropriate qualification which is relevant to the role which could include: National Diploma, Bachelors, or master’s in psychology, Dual Diagnosis, Substance Misuse or any relevant</li>
<li>Previous experience in a similar role, providing holistic assessments and support for people experiencing mental health challenges</li>
<li>Applied knowledge of the principles of risk assessment and risk management, particularly in relation to harm minimisation.</li>
<li>A commitment to promoting recovery, harm reduction, and active involvement in care planning.</li>
<li>Ability to apply relapse prevention models to promote sustained recovery and harm reduction.</li>
<li>Alignment with our values of Ambition, Empowerment, Inclusivity, and Transparency.</li>
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Please note that the above is not an exhaustive list, more details on the role and requirements can be found in the JDPS attached.
What we offer
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<li>25 days (Full time equivalent) annual leave, increasing with the length of service</li>
<li>Employer Pension Contribution</li>
<li>Eligibility to register with Blue Light Discount Card</li>
<li>Access to discounted tickets for music events, shows, sports and more</li>
<li>Reflective Practice regular sessions with a therapist provided by an external provider to support Mental Health and Wellbeing at work</li>
<li>Training and Development, including access to courses, upskilling, and progression plans</li>
<li>Employee Assistance Programme, including counselling</li>
<li>Life Assurance Scheme</li>
<li>Cycle-to-work scheme</li>
<li>Annual Staff Awards</li>
<li>EDI Ambassador programme</li>
<li>Be part of an organisation which believes good care and support improves lives with the vision to create healthier, safer, and more inclusive communities.</li>
<li>Join an organisation with a mission to empower independence through trauma-informed solutions and dynamic partnerships that keep people out of prison, out of hospital, and off the streets.</li>
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We value and celebrate the unique backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences of all our employees. We have a team of ambassadors who are staff volunteers and actively support us in fortifying our organisational value of Inclusivity. SIG actively encourages applications from individuals from a diverse range of backgrounds, particularly lived experience; Naturally, we approach any emerging issues with empathy and sensitivity.&nbsp;
About Social Interest Group (SIG)
SIG is a not-for-profit organisation providing thousands of people with good-quality support and care in residential, drop-in centres, community floating support settings (including people's own homes), probation settings, and hospitals awaiting discharge. We do so across London, Brighton, Bedfordshire, Luton, and Kent. We believe in the power of well-planned, well-managed services to make a difference. We work with high standards and external and internal regulatory frameworks. Want to know how we work? Watch our short Theory of Change video to see how we support people towards a brighter future:&nbsp;<a href="https://protect-eu.mimecast.com/s/X5JhCPQy4hBBz6UzwWlv?domain=youtu.be" target="_blank">Theory of Change</a>&nbsp;Further details can be found on our website here:&nbsp;<a href="https://protect-eu.mimecast.com/s/4ZkrCx1MXIp5EETvqakw?domain=socialinterestgroup.org.uk" target="_blank">Theory of Change - Social Interest Group - Social Interest Group</a>.&nbsp;
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Dual Diagnosis Worker | Mental Health Support | Substance Misuse | Trauma-Informed Care | Psychologically Informed Environment (PIE) | Holistic Assessments | Recovery Support | Harm Reduction | Risk Management | Person-Centred Care | Resilience Building | Independent Living | Multi-Disciplinary Team | Crisis Prevention | Case Management | Comorbid support

Dual Diagnosis Worker

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Care Assistant - The Crossings/OakmeadWe currently have opportunities for part time (22.5 hours per week) Care Assistants to work within our registered care homes, The Crossings (in Wendover) and Oakmead (in Weston Turville), where we support people with learning and physical disabilities.Working as part of a dedicated team, you will support service users with their day to day needs to enable individuals to lead independent and fulfilling lives. This will involve assisting individuals with:<ul>
<li>personal care needs</li>
<li>mealtimes and social activities</li>
<li>day trips out</li>
<li>attending appointments and maintaining their health and well-being</li>
<li>promoting skills and involvement including shopping and domestic tasks such as cooking and cleaning</li>
<li>support in any other areas of their daily living.</li>
</ul>As a care assistant, you`ll follow agreed support plans and risk assessments to ensure that we are providing a highly effective service that meets each individual`s needs, supports their aspirations and maximises their independence.About YouYou`ll be a caring and enthusiastic individual with a `can-do` attitude, who is driven by the desire to make a difference and have the ability to recognise and understanding the needs of vulnerable adults with learning disabilities. Desired qualities will include:<ul>
<li>Effective communicator using different methods according to the complex needs of those in your care.</li>
<li>Previous experience as a care assistant is desirable but not essential.</li>
<li>Ability to work shifts as part of a rota system, including some weekend and bank holiday working</li>
<li>Teamwork and flexibility are key to the success of the services we provide, as is a clear commitment to equality and diversity</li>
</ul>It is essential that you have a full UK driving licence and are happy to do sleep-ins. (an allowance for £52.78 per sleep in is paid)BenefitsIn return for your hard work and commitment, we offer a benefits package which includes:<ul>
<li>Generous annual leave allowance of 33 days per year, including statutory bank holidays, rising to 35 days with service</li>
<li>£14,742pa</li>
<li>Annual bonus based on satisfactory performance</li>
<li>Monthly attendance bonus on top of your basic salary</li>
<li>Annual salary and cost of living review</li>
<li>Commitment to health and wellbeing with the Five Ways to Wellbeing</li>
<li>Ongoing professional development and support to deliver outstanding support</li>
<li>Workplace pension scheme and life assurance of three times your annual salary</li>
<li>Employee assistance helpline</li>
<li>Mileage paid for car usage</li>
<li>Fully paid DBS</li>
</ul>Please note that we will be shortlisting and interviewing candidates on an ongoing basis and therefore we may close the vacancy early. Interested applicants are therefore encouraged to apply as soon as possible to ensure they are considered. Appointment to this position will be subject to satisfactory right to work, enhanced DBS and references.We are an Equal Opportunities &amp; Disability Confident Employer.

Hightown Housing Association

Care Assistant

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Salary: £36,155 - £38,492 Job Level:&nbsp;Level 2, Zone 2 Work Location:&nbsp;5 Pancras Square, London, N1C 4AG. Hours per week:&nbsp;36 Contract type:&nbsp;Permanent&nbsp; Closing date:&nbsp; Friday 29^th&nbsp; August at 23:59&nbsp; Interviews to be held: TBC Alternative flexible working options available / open to discussion&nbsp; ** AGENCY STAFF, PLEASE CLICK HERE TO APPLY - Please do not click on the Apply Now tab at the bottom of this page as your application will not be considered. ** About us In Camden we are committed to working together to make our borough the best place to live, work, study and visit. Partnership with our communities is central to the way we work, so that everyone can access opportunities, and nobody gets left behind. The Pest Control Team sits within Camden’s Public Protection Service and is responsible for keeping Camden’s land and property free from pest infestation; you will be responsible for the identification of pests and the recommendation and delivery of appropriate pest control measures throughout the borough. The role This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role and have a positive impact on the lives of Camden’s citizens. Delivering the Council’s duties under the Public Health Act 1936 and the Prevention of Damage by Pests Act 1949 and any other requirements, you will be part of a team of officers who act as a lead point of expertise on pest mitigation on behalf of the Council.&nbsp;&nbsp;You will deliver the effective control of rodents, insects and other pests to reduce the impact of pests on the community.&nbsp; The role will involve routine visits pest control visits to residential and commercial land and property in addition to working with other services in developing and delivering work programmes and projects to resolve specific pest and drainage issues&nbsp; The role has a strong focus on customer service and developing and maintaining a vision for quality and continuous service delivery improvements to strive for and maintain a safe environment that is free from pest infestation so that Camden’s citizens can live healthy and fulfilling lives.&nbsp; About You&nbsp; You will hold relevant specialist qualification/s&nbsp;in pest control such as Royal Society for Public Health Level 2 Certificate in Pest Management, British Pest Control Association Level 2 in Pest Management, or equivalent.&nbsp; You will ideally have a minimum of 2 years residential pest control experience and a good knowledge/understanding of the legislative framework relevant to pests and drainage issues together with good observational and investigation skills (including identification of insects and other pests). To succeed you will need excellent customer care and communication skills and be able to identify and secure the appropriate interventions in the investigation of service requests and other enquiries.&nbsp; You will need record and report accurate data and information in relation to visits and assist in the preparation and writing of clear reports, specifications and other documentation relevant to legislation and service of notices.&nbsp; You will have the ability to carry out inspections relevant to the work area, at times outside normal core working hours when needed Working for Camden We’re ready to welcome your ideas, your views, and your enthusiasm . Help us redefine how we’re supporting our communities,and we’ll redefine what a career can be. If that sounds good to you, we’d love to talk. At Camden, you’ll receive a host of benefits as well as joining a flexible working employer.&nbsp; Click&nbsp;HERE&nbsp;to&nbsp;see full details of our benefits. Additional information To view the Job Profile, please click here To apply for this job please follow the "Apply" link. In the ‘Why you?’ section of the application you will be required to demonstrate how you meet the essential criteria listed in the Job Profile. To discover more about Camden and our commitment towards diversity, equality and safeguarding, please visit our&nbsp;recruitment website Asking for Adjustments Camden is committed to making our recruitment practices barrier-free and as accessible as possible for everyone. This includes making adjustments or changes for disabled people, neurodiverse people or people with long-term health conditions. If you would like us to do anything differently during the application, interview or assessment process, including providing information in an alternative format, please contact us on 020 7974 6655, at&nbsp;<a href="mailto:resourcing@camden.gov.uk" target="_blank">resourcing@camden.gov.uk</a>&nbsp;or post to 5 Pancras Square, London, N1C 4AG.

Camden Council

Pest Control Officer

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Job Title: NRPF Team Manager (P07) Location: Newham, London Salary: £55,620 - £58,692 per annum (plus a &nbsp;market supplement of £5,000) (P07) Job Type: Full-time, Permanent Application Deadline: 31^st August 2025 at 23:59 About Us: Newham is a vibrant, dynamic, and culturally rich London Borough with a young population and limitless potential. We are committed to building a fairer Newham by taking coordinated, meaningful, and focused action to develop an inclusive culture. Our dedication to excellence has been recognised by Ofsted, which praised our 'outstanding' leadership and described an 'environment where good social work can flourish' . We pride ourselves on our anti-discriminatory practices, actively tackling racism, inequality, and disproportionality through initiatives like our Tackling Racism, Inequality &amp; Disproportionality (TRID) programme&nbsp; Our No Recourse to Public Funds (NRPF) team plays a critical role in supporting individuals and families who are not eligible for mainstream welfare benefits or housing assistance. We ensure they receive the guidance and resources necessary to thrive, through empowerment, promoting independence and reducing the need for statutory support. We are also dedicated to a holistic approach, incorporating the Circle of Support in Newham to strengthen community-based interventions and ensure long-term positive outcomes.​ The Role: We are seeking an experienced and dedicated social work qualified NRPF Team Manager to lead and oversee our NRPF services. This role requires strong leadership and the ability to manage a team of skilled professionals while ensuring high-quality service delivery. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in both NRPF and Multi-Agency Safeguarding Hub (MASH) operations and a clear understanding of Newham’s Circle of Support approach to effectively coordinate services.​ Key Responsibilities: <ul>
<li>Lead and manage the NRPF team, providing guidance, support, and supervision to ensure effective service delivery.​</li> <li>Develop and implement strategies and policies to improve outcomes for individuals and families with NRPF status and IH status.​</li> <li>Work collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders, including social services, housing, legal departments, voluntary agencies and MASH partners, to ensure coordinated, person-centred support.​</li> <li>Embed the Circle of Support model in Newham, ensuring a holistic approach that empowers individuals through community and multi-agency networks.​</li> <li>Monitor and evaluate team performance, identifying areas for improvement and implementing necessary changes.​</li> <li>Ensure compliance with relevant legislation, policies, and procedures related to NRPF and safeguarding.​</li> <li>Provide expert advice and training on NRPF, MASH, and Circle of Support principles to colleagues and partner agencies.​</li> </ul> About You: <ul>
<li>Proven experience in managing teams within a social work, safeguarding, or related setting, with significant NRPF and MASH experience.​</li> <li>Strong understanding of NRPF policies, Housing legislations, MASH operations, and safeguarding legislation.​</li> <li>Experience in implementing and working within the Circle of Support framework or equivalent.</li> <li>Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills to manage a diverse team and engage with multiple agencies.​</li> <li>Ability to work effectively under pressure, managing complex cases and ensuring timely interventions.​</li> <li>Ability to work independently, show initiative and be proactive&nbsp;</li> <li>Demonstrated commitment to promoting equality, diversity, and inclusion.​</li> <li>Demonstrate high practice standards, be dynamic and analytical</li> <li>Relevant qualifications in social work, public policy, or a related field.​</li> <li>You will have the&nbsp; ability to devise&nbsp; strategies to&nbsp; ensure you have&nbsp; oversight and grip of the children and families in the team</li> <li>You will have excellent data literacy skills and or willing to learn this</li> </ul> Why Join Us? <ul>
<li>A supportive and inclusive working environment.​</li> <li>Opportunities for professional development and career progression.​</li> <li>Competitive salary and benefits package.​</li> <li>The opportunity to make a real impact in the lives of vulnerable individuals and families in Newham.​</li> </ul> How to Apply: Please submit your CV and a personal statement outlining your suitability for the role and how you meet the personal person specification For an informal discussion, please contact <a href="mailto:Shipa.hussain@newham.gov.uk" target="_blank">Shipa.hussain@newham.gov.uk</a> Please view JD here Additional Information We are committed to creating an inclusive, anti-racist environment for all. When you apply for a job at Newham, your application is considered on its merits regardless of your age, disability, ethnicity, faith, gender identity or sexual orientation. If you share our vision and values, and you bring the experience and skills we need, that’s all that matters to us. The London Borough of Newham has important responsibilities for safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. If you are appointed to a job that involves working with these groups, you may be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Please attach your supporting statement, explaining in no more than x2 A4 sides why and how you meet the criteria for this role. We practice anonymised recruitment. Please ensure that you remove all personal information from any documents that you upload. The personal information we have collected from you will be shared with Cifas who will use it to prevent fraud, other unlawful or dishonest conduct, malpractice, and other seriously improper conduct. If any of these are detected you could be refused certain services or employment. Your personal information will also be used to verify your identity. Further details of how your information will be used by us and Cifas, and your data protection rights, can be found by <a href="https://www.cifas.org.uk/fpn" target="_blank">https://www.cifas.org.uk/fpn</a>.

London Borough of Newham

Team Manager

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<h2>Job introduction</h2>You can also see our full list of employee benefits on our careers site here: <a href="https://www.westnorthants.gov.uk/jobs-and-careers/why-you-should-work-us" target="_blank">Why you should work for us | West Northamptonshire Council</a>.<h2>About the role</h2>We are seeking an enthusiastic and self-motivated Enterprise Coordinator for the South Midlands Careers Hub to improve the careers outcomes for young people in the region (Northamptonshire, Bedfordshire, Milton Keynes), particularly in relation to work experience opportunities.&nbsp;Our role is to connect local employers with schools and colleges to coordinate careers education and enhance each student's early experiences of the work place.&nbsp;The Careers Hub brings education and industry together with the shared mission 'Building career ready young people to create a brighter future for industry'.&nbsp;This role will focus on the planning and implementation of the Government’s Work Experience Guarantee, ensuring that all young people have access to meaningful and high-quality work experience.&nbsp;This role is part time for 25.9 hours per week.&nbsp;Interviews are expected to be on 23rd or 24th September 2025 and will be held in Northampton.<h2>Additional information</h2>You will be customer focused, a self-starter and team player, with experience of building partnerships, creating networks and maintaining strong relationships.&nbsp;You will have excellent communication skills and be able to demonstrate specialist knowledge of a subject relevant to the role, such as an understanding of local and national policy relating to skills and economic development, issues and barriers to employment faced by young people, and understanding the of post-16 landscape and pathways into employment.You’ll use your knowledge and experience to support the delivery of the Careers Hub programme and caseload management.You will need to have a solutions driven and adaptable approach to working, thrive in a busy environment, and have a positive approach to challenges.<h2>Company information</h2>At West Northants Council, it’s about our people. People who thrive with ambition, bubble with new ideas, demand better ways of working, caring about every detail, and who never shy away from a challenge. Our culture is a gateway for new experiences. A place to forge new opportunities. To empower you in your career and unite you with like-minded people.Our vision is ‘to make West Northants a great place to live, work, visit and thrive’. We truly stand by this and work hard every day to make this a reality. Our corporate values, THRIVE, stand for: Trust, High Performance, Respect, Innovate and Empower, they underpin everything we do and how we deliver services.&nbsp;Hear more from our Chief Executive, Anna Earnshaw, about <a href="https://youtu.be/lV0EfeUF4aU?si=zk_5W7HktpP-iZ5U" target="_blank">what its like to work at West Northants Council.</a>We are committed to ensuring diversity, equality, equity, and inclusion is woven into the fabric of WNC and everything we do, to enable all colleagues to develop and maximize their full potential.  We are a disability confident employer, a member of the Armed Forces Covenant, and a Care Leaver Covenant partnerThe following film was created by us to communicate our intentions - watch WNC colleagues explain <a href="https://youtu.be/16hhIWCZ7xM" target="_blank">what DEI means to us</a>.If you need additional support or reasonable adjustments during the application process, including needing the job description in another format or language, please email <a href="mailto:careers@westnorthants.gov.uk" target="_blank">careers@westnorthants.gov.uk</a> for support.West Northants Council, where careers thrive.

Enterprise Coordinator

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Are you passionate about Early Years Education and supporting children with Special Educational Needs?
Do you bring extensive experience and expertise in working with young children and their families?
If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you to join Sefton’s Early Years Service as a Portage Advisor. We are seeking a dedicated, enthusiastic, and highly motivated individual to become part of our committed Early Years SEND Team, delivering early intervention support to children with additional needs and their families.
In this role, you will provide a personalised package of assessment, monitoring, and play-based intervention through a home-visiting service for a designated caseload of Early Years children across the borough of Sefton. Daily travel to family homes is a key aspect of the role.
We are looking for someone with:
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<li>A strong understanding of child development</li>
<li>Excellent communication, listening, and interpersonal skills</li>
<li>The ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a team</li>
<li>Effective workload management skills</li>
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Familiarity with the Portage model or previous Portage training would be highly beneficial, but not essential.
This post is subject to an Enhanced DBS Disclosure and other relevant employment checks.
All staff within the department share responsibility for promoting and upholding the Council’s safeguarding policies and procedures. You must carry out your duties in a manner that ensures the safety and wellbeing of all service users.
For further information or an informal discussion about the role, please contact:
Jen Staunton – <a href="mailto:jen.staunton@sefton.gov.uk" target="_blank">jen.staunton@sefton.gov.uk</a>
Provisional Interview Date - 26/09/2025

Sefton Metropolitan Borough Council

Portage Adviser

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About Us
North Somerset Council is committed to providing high-quality services to our community. We are committed to creating a fair, green, and more inclusive environment for all our residents. Join us and contribute to making a positive impact on our community.

The Role
We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Senior Social Worker to join our Children with Disabilities team. The Children with Disabilities team are responsible for supporting children with disabilities and their families by assessing needs, creating tailored support plans, and coordinating services. The team works to ensure the safety, well-being, and inclusion of children with disabilities, advocating for their rights and helping them access vital resources and opportunities.
This is a permanent position with the flexibility of full-time or part-time hours.
In this role, you will provide expert guidance, support, and continuous development to your colleagues. While you’ll manage a smaller caseload to focus on mentoring, your impact will be far-reaching as you shape best practices and support the most vulnerable families.

As a Senior Social Worker, you’ll play a key role in direct service delivery, offering technical support and professional consultation. You’ll also take on leadership responsibilities, providing direction and acting as a role model within the team.

Key Responsibilities:
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<li>Provide expert advice, mentoring, and technical support to colleagues, ensuring that high standards of care and practice are maintained.</li>
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<li>Step in for the team manager when needed.</li>
<li>Lead on specific cases, supporting families with complex needs, using a strengths-based approach to build trust and improve outcomes.</li>
<li>Supervise and support the professional development of team members, driving continuous improvement.</li>
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<li>Help shape our services through innovative practices that meet the unique needs of children with disabilities.</li>
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This position is exempt under the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions) Order 1975 and is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check. 

Work Style
At North Somerset Council, we offer a hybrid working environment based on four distinct work styles. Depending on the role and personal circumstances, you will fall into one of these categories. However, please note that during the induction period, it may be necessary to spend more time in the office to support your learning and development. We are flexible and open to discussions about your preferred working style, and if you wish to be in the office more frequently, this can be negotiated.
This role falls into the category of Flexible Worker which means you can expect to work in the following way:
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<li>2-3 days in the office</li>
<li>Works both from home and the office, depending on the task at hand.</li>
<li>Training is provided to help balance work-life and manage time effectively, with an emphasis on communication for team touchpoints and planning in-office days for collaboration.</li>
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About You
We are looking for an individual who is passionate about social work, and who possesses the following skills and experience:

Essential Criteria:
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<li>A qualified Social Worker registered with Social Work England, driven by a passion for improving outcomes for children and their families through a strengths-based approach.</li>
<li>Well-versed in relevant childcare legislation, including ‘Working Together to Safeguard Children’ and fostering regulations.</li>
<li>Skilled at building effective, trust-based relationships with children, young people, and their families.</li>
<li>Committed to developing purposeful, outcome-focused relationships with families, based on mutual respect and partnership.</li>
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What We Offer
At North Somerset Council, we value our employees and provide a supportive and inclusive work environment. We offer:
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<li>Competitive salary and benefits</li>
<li>Flexible working arrangements</li>
<li>Local Government Pension</li>
<li>Opportunities for professional development</li>
<li>Inclusive Staff groups including Carers, Disabled, LGBTQ+, REACH (Race, Ethnicity, and Cultural Heritage), and Young Staff Forums</li>
<li>Opportunity to purchase up to an additional 10 days annual leave each year</li>
<li>Dedicated in house Wellbeing Team</li>
<li>Salary sacrifice Cycle to Work and Electric Vehicle schemes</li>
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Further details of our excellent rewards package can be found in our <a href="https://heyzine.com/flip-book/e562fd773b.html" target="_blank">Benefits booklet</a>.

How to Apply
If you share our&nbsp;<a href="https://n-somerset.gov.uk/my-services/jobs-training/vision-values" target="_blank">vision and values</a>and are ready to make an impact to North Somerset, please select the apply online button below. If you are interested in this exciting opportunity, please submit your application by 11.59pm on the application closing date. When completing our online application form, please detail how you meet the essential criteria for the role.

Contact Information
For further information about the role, please contact Mike Brown, Interim Head of Children with Disabilities, on <a href="mailto:mike.brown@n-somerset.gov.uk" target="_blank">mike.brown@n-somerset.gov.uk.</a>
Important Information
As a Disability Confident Leader, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the job role.

Please note: We are currently only able to accept applications from candidates who have full permission to work in the UK and are unable to provide Sponsorship for this role.

Equal Opportunities
At North Somerset Council we want all our employees to feel valued and appreciated.&nbsp; We aim to ensure equality of opportunity and prevent discrimination irrespective of your sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion or belief, race, age, disability, including neurodiversity, if you are married or in a civil partnership or are pregnant or currently on maternity leave.&nbsp; We strive to create a workplace that reflects the communities we serve and where everyone feels empowered to bring their full, authentic selves to work.&nbsp;
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
We reserve the right to close this advertisement early or extend the closing date depending on the number of applications received.

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There has never been a more exciting time to join Wirral Council. We’ve got ambitious targets to meet and to achieve everything we have promised to our residents, we need people who are ready to deliver the very best for our communities and show how they can #BeTheDifference. Our vision is to secure the best possible future for our residents, defined by the community prosperity we create and supported by our excellent people and services. If you strive to #BeTheDifference and want to be at the heart of our change and improvement journey, then this could be the perfect job for you.
Assistant Senior Manager
About the Role:
As the Assistant Senior Manager for Wirral Councils Parks &amp; Countryside Service you will ensure the efficient and effective management of the Service, including monitoring and contributing to the Parks &amp; Countryside business plan, performance management, establishing and maintaining governance systems to ensure the service complies with all statutory and corporate requirements, and creating and implementation of development programmes for all staff and volunteers.
This is a key post for the service, as the post holder manages approximately 50% of all Parks &amp; Countryside within Wirral, through 5 direct reports and a staff group of approximately 70 staff. This post is instrumental in delivering the Parks service and ensuring that Statutory and Regulatory requirements, including the Health &amp; Safety of visitors to the estates, are met.
You will be responsible for the management (including compliance and HR functions) and development of parks and countryside sites, open spaces, coastal areas, trees, playgrounds, events and allotments throughout the designated areas and the grounds maintenance of other sites on behalf of clients in line with current service level agreements within the designated areas.
This role has a specific focus, in addition to those duties within the Job Description, leading on all issues relating to Allotments, Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI's), Local Wildlife Sites and in particular the North Wirral Coastline and Dee Estuary.
About the candidate:
We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated individual to join our team and lead on the provision of a forward thinking and efficient Parks &amp; Countryside Service. You will need to demonstrate experience of leadership, service development, and knowledge of operational delivery of a high performing Parks &amp; Countryside Service, Wirral Council is rightly proud of its 35 Green Flag awards. In addition, the successful candidate will lead on all issues relating to Allotments, Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI's), Local Wildlife Sites and in particular the North Wirral Coastline and Dee Estuary.
You will be a resilient, tenacious, and an experienced parks professional who has experience working on and delivering projects that improve outcomes for both residents and the Council. You will have experience of managing and developing people to deliver exceptional services within either a local authority or private sector setting and a proven track record of managing and reporting service performance and financial management.
For more information or an informal discussion regarding this vacancy, please contact Matthew Humble, via email <a href="mailto:matthewhumble@wirral.gov.uk" target="_blank">matthewhumble@wirral.gov.uk</a>
Interviews to be held on Monday 8th September 2025.
If your skills, knowledge, or experience looks a little different from what we have identified and you think you can bring value to the role, we'd love to learn more about you - as subject to the skills, knowledge, or experience levels within the candidate pool we may explore a traineeship for this role.
If you are a Wirral resident, are unemployed or out of work, and require help with your application, please contact Involve Northwest’s employment and skills team on <a href="mailto:info@involvenorthwest.org.uk" target="_blank">info@involvenorthwest.org.uk</a> or contact 0151 644 4500 or 0151 652 4349.
If you’re already a Wirral Council employee, as part of our Talent Strategy, we’re committed to strengthening opportunities for our people to learn, grow, progress, and thrive. For many of you, this may be preparing and applying for your next role with us, and we're passionate about ensuring you feel supported throughout your internal recruitment experience. Please get in touch if you want to know more about some of the ways in which we could support you by emailing <a href="mailto:recruitment@wirral.gov.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@wirral.gov.uk</a>
Working at Wirral
You’ll also want to know what it’s like to work here so, as a start:
Our values are more than just pieces of paper on our walls! We’ve all played a role in developing these, so they reflect the immense pride we have in what we do, what matters to us, what inspires us and inform how we think, approach things, and behave.
We believe in ensuring staff are well looked after, staff wellbeing is a priority for us. We’re serious about recognising and rewarding people for the great things they do. You’ll benefit from our track record of developing, growing, and investing in our people.
We have a range of staff benefits including staff discounts, an excellent pension scheme which includes a generous employer contribution rate, immediate life cover and ill-health protection. We have a strong flexible working approach, hybrid working, family-friendly employment initiatives and an annual leave package starting with 28 days leave plus public holidays.
We have an inclusive, engaged culture, everyone has a voice, everyone is valued for their contribution and understands the role they play in delivering our strategic priorities.
Each voice is heard, each contribution valued. We embrace diversity in our workforce and recognise it is critical to our success. We support an inclusive culture that champions difference and nurtures a sense of belonging. We encourage people from diverse backgrounds, who share our values and our commitment to inclusion to apply for roles with us.
We want you to be your best at work, we create the conditions to help you thrive and we mirror this in our recruitment process. If you’d like us to do anything differently during the recruitment process to make it barrier-free and as accessible as possible, please contact <a href="mailto:recruitment@wirral.gov.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@wirral.gov.uk</a>
Please note that in accordance with the Council’s policy, employees who are in a formal redeployment situation will be considered in the first instance for all vacancies.
It is Council policy not to re-appoint any employee who has left under the terms of the Council's Early Voluntary Retirement (EVR) scheme or who have left with a voluntary severance (VS) package, unless in exceptional circumstances.
Applications will be accepted until midnight on the closing date.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy earlier than the specified date should we receive sufficient applications.
Applications can only be accepted through the Jobs page following registration.&nbsp; Forms received via the post will not be processed.
All applicants invited to interview must evidence their right to work in the UK.&nbsp; Details of required documents can be found by clicking the link at the bottom of the Jobs page.
The job description and other supporting documents will not be accessible once the vacancy closing date has passed so if a copy is required you should download it now.
We do not accept applications or CV’s from recruitment agencies, unless otherwise stated. Therefore, any candidates submitted via a recruitment agency will not be considered for this role.

Assistant Senior Manager

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Want to help change lives for people experiencing issues with addiction?
As a Recovery Facilitator at New Hope you will work within a small team to support people to achieve their goals.
<h3>About you…</h3>
You will manage a caseload of individuals with differing levels of complexity to improve their outcomes and re-integrate into the community.
You will have excellent skills in assessing needs and identifying risks. Experience in working with people who have complex drug and alcohol needs would be beneficial, as well as strong attention to detail, since some of the individuals accessing the service may be subject to statutory orders or requirements to attend. A high standard of computer literacy and data management is essential, along with a clear understanding of confidentiality.
<h3>About the team…</h3>
New Hope is the centre from which drug and alcohol services are delivered in and this role is pivotal in ensuring that people wishing to access the services are assessed in a timely manner. We work as a team to ensure all Bracknell Forest residents are receiving the highest support package possible. The successful applicant will work within a team who are highly motivated and work together to the best of their ability.
We want to help our most vulnerable residents to get their lives firmly on track. It is why our Recovery Facilitators have the time to get to know everyone they work with. We are working towards success for our clients, and we do what we think should be done, not just what needs to be done.&nbsp;
<h3>Key responsibilities</h3>
<ul>
<li>To complete comprehensive assessments and risk assessments as required in respect of adults and young people who present to New Hope with substance misuse issues.</li>
<li>To complete reviews in respect of recovery plans and identify progress against agreed outcomes in respect of adults and young people using substance misuse services in Bracknell.</li>
<li>To deliver a full range of substance misuse interventions to support adults and young people to recover from their addictions.</li>
<li>To liaise with partner agencies such as criminal justice agencies, schools and health professionals and obtain information about individuals to be used to ensure that a holistic approach is taken.&nbsp;</li>
<li>To attend multi professional meetings as required.</li>
<li>To deliver a full range of interventions on a one to one basis and in group settings and provide harm reduction advice and information to adults and young people entering treatment.</li>
</ul>
We offer an extensive training programme for all members of staff which is designed so that members of staff are knowledgeable on substance misuse and the interventions that can be delivered to support individuals.
<h3>Our benefits…</h3>
<ul>
<li>25 days* annual leave increasing to 28 days* after 3 years’ continuous service.</li>
<li>The opportunity to buy up to 10 additional days* annual leave per year and sell 5 days.</li>
<li>Flexible working opportunities to support your wellbeing and work-life balance.&nbsp;</li>
<li>Electric vehicle salary sacrifice for an electric car at a fixed monthly cost (subject to eligibility).</li>
<li>An inclusive and social working environment with a variety of staff networks.&nbsp;</li>
<li>Local government pension scheme.</li>
<li>Life insurance cover (linked to the pension scheme)</li>
<li>Enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption and fostering leave.&nbsp;</li>
<li>Recognition of continuous service attained within the NHS and UKHSA when calculating some benefits such as annual leave entitlements, occupational maternity/paternity leave, and more. (Terms and Conditions apply – please refer to candidate pack for more information.)</li>
<li>Career development through internal and external training opportunities.&nbsp;</li>
<li>A great office location next to travel links and Bracknell Forest’s thriving town centre.&nbsp;</li>
<li>Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support your health and wellbeing.&nbsp;</li>
<li>Sports and Social Club.</li>
<li>Staff dental and health plans.&nbsp;</li>
<li>Discounted leisure centre and gym membership.&nbsp;</li>
<li>Supermarket discount.&nbsp;</li>
</ul>
*(pro rata for part time)
<h3>Our values</h3>
At Bracknell Forest Council our values define who we are and what is important to us.&nbsp;Our core values are inclusive, ambitious, and always learning. These values influence the way we work with each other and the way we serve our residents and engage with our communities.&nbsp;We make our values real by demonstrating them in how we behave every day. If you are excited about joining a diverse team that celebrates learning and strives for excellence, we would love to hear from you.&nbsp;
<h3>Reasonable Adjustments...</h3>
We are committed to ensuring an inclusive recruitment process for all applicants. If you require any reasonable adjustments to support your application or interview, please let us know by contacting <a href="mailto:recruitment@bracknell-forest.gov.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@bracknell-forest.gov.uk</a>.&nbsp;We will work with you to support you throughout the process.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.bracknell-forest.gov.uk/help/reasonable-adjustments-and-translations" target="_blank">Find out more about reasonable adjustments.</a>
<h3>Interview date</h3>
Interviews will be held on Thursday 4 September 2025.
Interviews will be conducted in person, providing candidates with the chance to personally meet the team and experience our work environment.
We will be reviewing applications regularly and reserve the right to close the advert early if suitable candidates are identified. To avoid disappointment, you are advised to submit your application as soon as possible.
Please note AI is prohibited during the interview, any candidate using AI will be withdrawn from consideration.
<h3>Want to ask us a question?</h3>
For an informal discussion or to ask any questions about this role, please contact:
Rachel Lester or Nicole Hoskins, Team Leaders DAAT: 01344 312360
At Bracknell Forest we champion equality, diversity and inclusion. At Bracknell Forest Council, we are always learning, ambition and inclusive. Please see our candidate pack for&nbsp;more details.
Bracknell Forest Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect everyone employed with us to share this commitment. All successful candidates for this role will be subject to a DBS (Disclosure &amp; Barring Service) check as part of our pre-employment checks process.
We can only accept applications from candidates currently residing in the UK.
Candidates currently residing in the UK who require sponsorship to work are encouraged to assess their eligibility for a Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS) based on the relevant criteria. Please be aware that sponsorship availability varies and is subject to eligibility requirements and budget limitations. As a result, we cannot guarantee sponsorship for all roles and will evaluate sponsorship requests on a case-by-case basis.
No agencies please.&nbsp;

Bracknell Forest Council

Recovery Facilitator - DAAT Team

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Please note, we do not accept CVs submitted without a fully completed online application form.



37hrs x 3 posts.
29.7hrs x 1 post.
About Us
North Somerset Council is committed to providing high-quality services to our community. We are committed to creating a fair, green, and more inclusive environment for all our residents. Join us and contribute to making a positive impact on our community.

The Role
We are seeking dedicated and experienced Social Workers to join the Kinship Team within our Fostering Service. The Kinship Team are responsible for assessing potential Kinship Carers in addition to providing them with support and supervision in order to meet the needs of the children in their care.
In this role, you will provide support to ensure that our Kinship Carers meet the National Minimum Standards. The Social Worker’s role is to ensure that Kinship Carers are supported to provide a high standard of care to our most vulnerable children. &nbsp;&nbsp;We are looking for an experienced Social Worker who is able to balance the need to challenge with the need to provide support. We work with extended families to enable them to support the children that they care for, which we know can at times be difficult for them.

Key Responsibilities:

As a Social Worker on the Kinship Team, you will be expected to undertake the following:
<ul>
<li>Assess potential Kinship Carers suitability to foster, or Special Guardians suitability to care for children until adulthood.</li>
<li>Complete regular home visits including unannounced visits during and following the assessment process.</li>
<li>Regular communication with everyone involved in the child or young person’s life including meetings, reviews and information sharing.</li>
<li>Support Kinship Carers to attend meetings, help with their report writing and ensure that they keep appropriate records.</li>
<li>Work with the child(ren)’s Social Worker and Kinship Carers to manage and maintain family time between the children and their parents.</li>
<li>Support the carers to access relevant training opportunities each carer may need.</li>
<li>Support carers to meet the national minimum standards and regulatory requirements which are needed to become a Kinship Carer.</li>
<li>Write balanced reports including annual foster carer reviews, present reviews at fostering panel with carers and contribute to writing standards of care/allegation reports when necessary.</li>
<li>Offer practical and emotional support to Kinship Carers.</li>
</ul>

This position is exempt under the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions) Order 1975 and is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check. 

Valid driving licence and own transport, or be able to provide alternative, suitable method of travel is an essential condition for this role.

Work Style
At North Somerset Council, we offer a hybrid working environment based on four distinct work styles. Depending on the role and personal circumstances, you will fall into one of these categories. However, please note that during the induction period, it may be necessary to spend more time in the office to support your learning and development. We are flexible and open to discussions about your preferred working style, and if you wish to be in the office more frequently, this can be negotiated.
This role falls into the category of Flexible Worker which means you can expect to work in the following way:
<ul>
<ul>
<li>1- 2 days in the office &nbsp;</li>
<li>Works both from home and the office, depending on the task at hand.</li>
<li>Training is provided to help balance work-life and manage time effectively, with an emphasis on communication for team touchpoints and planning in-office days for collaboration.</li>
</ul>
</ul>

About You
We are looking for an individual who is passionate about fostering, particularly kinship fostering, and who possesses the following skills and experience:

Essential Criteria:
We would welcome applicants who meet the following criteria:
<ul>
<li>A Social Work Degree and are registered with Social Work England</li>
<li>Completed their Assessed and Supported Year of Employment</li>
<li>Have worked in a safeguarding setting</li>
<li>Experience of writing balanced reports</li>
<li>Confident in preparing and presenting reports</li>
<li>Excellent ICT, communication and organisational skills</li>
<li>Experience and some knowledge of the Fostering National Minimum Standards</li>
<li>Knowledge and ideally some experience of using strengths-based approaches, restorative practice and knowledge of the Mockingbird Model</li>
<li>Ability to recognise when support is needed and respond proportionally to crisis</li>
</ul>

Desirable Criteria:
<ul>
<li>Has worked in a Local Authority as a social worker</li>
<li>Experience of working with kinship carers</li>
<li>Experience of attending and presenting at a fostering panel</li>
<li>Experience of assessment writing</li>
</ul>

What We Offer
At North Somerset Council, we value our employees and provide a supportive and inclusive work environment. We offer:
<ul>
<li>Competitive salary and benefits</li>
<li>Flexible working arrangements</li>
<li>Local Government Pension</li>
<li>Opportunities for professional development</li>
<li>Inclusive Staff groups including Carers, Disabled, LGBTQ+, REACH (Race, Ethnicity, and Cultural Heritage), and Young Staff Forums</li>
<li>Opportunity to purchase up to an additional 10 days annual leave each year</li>
<li>Dedicated in house Wellbeing Team</li>
<li>Salary sacrifice Cycle to Work and Electric Vehicle schemes</li>
</ul>
Further details of our excellent rewards package can be found in our <a href="https://heyzine.com/flip-book/12270cd8d2.html" target="_blank">Benefits booklet</a>.

How to Apply
If you share our&nbsp;<a href="https://n-somerset.gov.uk/my-services/jobs-training/vision-values" target="_blank">vision and values</a>and are ready to make an impact to North Somerset, please select the apply online button below. If you are interested in this exciting opportunity, please submit your application by 11.59pm on the application closing date. When completing our online application form, please detail how you meet the essential criteria for the role.

Contact Information
For further information about the role, please contact the Fostering Service Lead Katie Bailey at <a href="mailto:katie.bailey@n-somerset.gov.uk" target="_blank">katie.bailey@n-somerset.gov.uk</a> or Team Manager Stacey Jones at <a href="mailto:stacey.jones@n-somerset.gov.uk" target="_blank">stacey.jones@n-somerset.gov.uk</a>
Important Information
As a Disability Confident Leader, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the job role.
As an organisation that recognises Care Leaver as a Protected Characteristic, we guarantee to interview all Care Leavers who meet the essential criteria for the job role. &nbsp;

Interview Date: To be confirmed. This will be in person at the Town Hall in Weston Super Mare. However, please get in touch if you would prefer an alternative date or need this to be on Microsoft Teams in order to attend online.


Equal Opportunities
At North Somerset Council we want all our employees to feel valued and appreciated.&nbsp; We aim to ensure equality of opportunity and prevent discrimination irrespective of your sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion or belief, race, age, disability, including neurodiversity, if you are married or in a civil partnership or are pregnant or currently on maternity leave.&nbsp; We strive to create a workplace that reflects the communities we serve and where everyone feels empowered to bring their full, authentic selves to work.&nbsp;
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Social Worker x 4, Kinship Team

37hrs x 3 posts.29.7hrs x 1 post.About UsNorth Somerset Council is committed to providing high-quality services to our community. We are committed to creating a fair, green, and more inclusive environment for all our residents. Join us and contribute to making a positive impact on our community.The RoleWe are seeking dedicated and experienced Social Workers to join the Kinship Team within our Fostering Service. The Kinship Team are responsible for assessing potential Kinship Carers in addition to providing them with support and supervision in order to meet the needs of the children in their care.In this role, you will provide support to ensure that our Kinship Carers meet the National Minimum Standards. The Social Worker’s role is to ensure that Kinship Carers are supported to provide a high standard of care to our most vulnerable children. We are looking for an experienced Social Worker who is able to balance the need to challenge with the need to provide support. We work with extended families to enable them to support the children that they care for, which we know can at times be difficult for them.Key Responsibilities:As a Social Worker on the Kinship Team, you will be expected to undertake the following:<ul><li>Assess potential Kinship Carers suitability to foster, or Special Guardians suitability to care for children until adulthood.</li><li>Complete regular home visits including unannounced visits during and following the assessment process.</li><li>Regular communication with everyone involved in the child or young person’s life including meetings, reviews and information sharing.</li><li>Support Kinship Carers to attend meetings, help with their report writing and ensure that they keep appropriate records.</li><li>Work with the child(ren)’s Social Worker and Kinship Carers to manage and maintain family time between the children and their parents.</li><li>Support the carers to access relevant training opportunities each carer may need.</li><li>Support carers to meet the national minimum standards and regulatory requirements which are needed to become a Kinship Carer.</li><li>Write balanced reports including annual foster carer reviews, present reviews at fostering panel with carers and contribute to writing standards of care/allegation reports when necessary.</li><li>Offer practical and emotional support to Kinship Carers.</li></ul>This position is exempt under the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions) Order 1975 and is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check. Valid driving licence and own transport, or be able to provide alternative, suitable method of travel is an essential condition for this role.Work StyleAt North Somerset Council, we offer a hybrid working environment based on four distinct work styles. Depending on the role and personal circumstances, you will fall into one of these categories. However, please note that during the induction period, it may be necessary to spend more time in the office to support your learning and development. We are flexible and open to discussions about your preferred working style, and if you wish to be in the office more frequently, this can be negotiated.This role falls into the category of Flexible Worker which means you can expect to work in the following way:<ul><ul><li>1- 2 days in the office </li><li>Works both from home and the office, depending on the task at hand.</li><li>Training is provided to help balance work-life and manage time effectively, with an emphasis on communication for team touchpoints and planning in-office days for collaboration.</li></ul></ul>About YouWe are looking for an individual who is passionate about fostering, particularly kinship fostering, and who possesses the following skills and experience:Essential Criteria:We would welcome applicants who meet the following criteria:<ul><li>A Social Work Degree and are registered with Social Work England</li><li>Completed their Assessed and Supported Year of Employment</li><li>Have worked in a safeguarding setting</li><li>Experience of writing balanced reports</li><li>Confident in preparing and presenting reports</li><li>Excellent ICT, communication and organisational skills</li><li>Experience and some knowledge of the Fostering National Minimum Standards</li><li>Knowledge and ideally some experience of using strengths-based approaches, restorative practice and knowledge of the Mockingbird Model</li><li>Ability to recognise when support is needed and respond proportionally to crisis</li></ul>Desirable Criteria:<ul><li>Has worked in a Local Authority as a social worker</li><li>Experience of working with kinship carers</li><li>Experience of attending and presenting at a fostering panel</li><li>Experience of assessment writing</li></ul>What We OfferAt North Somerset Council, we value our employees and provide a supportive and inclusive work environment. We offer:<ul><li>Competitive salary and benefits</li><li>Flexible working arrangements</li><li>Local Government Pension</li><li>Opportunities for professional development</li><li>Inclusive Staff groups including Carers, Disabled, LGBTQ+, REACH (Race, Ethnicity, and Cultural Heritage), and Young Staff Forums</li><li>Opportunity to purchase up to an additional 10 days annual leave each year</li><li>Dedicated in house Wellbeing Team</li><li>Salary sacrifice Cycle to Work and Electric Vehicle schemes</li></ul>Further details of our excellent rewards package can be found in our <a href="https://heyzine.com/flip-book/12270cd8d2.html" target="_blank">Benefits booklet</a>.How to ApplyIf you share our <a href="https://n-somerset.gov.uk/my-services/jobs-training/vision-values" target="_blank">vision and values</a>and are ready to make an impact to North Somerset, please select the apply online button below. If you are interested in this exciting opportunity, please submit your application by 11.59pm on the application closing date. When completing our online application form, please detail how you meet the essential criteria for the role.Contact InformationFor further information about the role, please contact the Fostering Service Lead Katie Bailey at <a href="mailto:katie.bailey@n-somerset.gov.uk" target="_blank">katie.bailey@n-somerset.gov.uk</a> or Team Manager Stacey Jones at <a href="mailto:stacey.jones@n-somerset.gov.uk" target="_blank">stacey.jones@n-somerset.gov.uk</a>Important InformationAs a Disability Confident Leader, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the job role.As an organisation that recognises Care Leaver as a Protected Characteristic, we guarantee to interview all Care Leavers who meet the essential criteria for the job role. Interview Date: To be confirmed. This will be in person at the Town Hall in Weston Super Mare. However, please get in touch if you would prefer an alternative date or need this to be on Microsoft Teams in order to attend online.Equal OpportunitiesAt North Somerset Council we want all our employees to feel valued and appreciated. We aim to ensure equality of opportunity and prevent discrimination irrespective of your sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion or belief, race, age, disability, including neurodiversity, if you are married or in a civil partnership or are pregnant or currently on maternity leave. We strive to create a workplace that reflects the communities we serve and where everyone feels empowered to bring their full, authentic selves to work. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment.<ul></ul>

Job Title: Community Equipment Specialist Starting Salary: £46,731 - £51,802 per annum&nbsp;&nbsp; Hours: 37 Location: Countywide Contract Type: Permanent Directorate: Adult Care ServicesLead, Train, and Inspire: Become a Community Equipment Specialist with Hertfordshire Equipment Service<h4>About the team</h4>Are you an&nbsp;Occupational Therapist&nbsp;or&nbsp;Physiotherapist&nbsp;with a deep understanding of community equipment and a passion for sharing your knowledge?Join our Hertfordshire Equipment Service (HES)&nbsp;as a&nbsp;Community Equipment Specialist, you’ll play a pivotal role in shaping how social care community equipment is used, understood, and delivered across the county. This is a unique opportunity where you'll lead on specialist equipment advice, support clinical triage, and upskill staff in the safe use and maintenance of bespoke equipment for adults and children with disabilities.You’ll work across clinical and operational teams, liaising with prescribers, suppliers, and manufacturers to ensure equipment meets functional needs and complies with MHRA and NHS standards. As part of the clinical team, you’ll also supervise and manage staff, ensuring continuity and quality of service.Your expertise will ensure that the equipment we provide is not only clinically appropriate but also tailored to meet the functional needs of Hertfordshire residents and their carers.<h4>About the role</h4>As a subject matter expert, you’ll be leading on a range of aspects of specialist social care equipment advice, upskilling and developing employees on the correct use and maintenance of bespoke equipment items for adults and children with disabilities, ensuring legal and clinical compliance with bodies such as the MHRA and NHS.You'll be part of the clinical team at Hertfordshire Equipment Service and will help to support with clinical triage of equipment orders, and day-to-day queries from prescribers.You'll line manage, provide supervision for clinical team members and provide cover for these roles during periods of leave to ensure the needs of the service are met.What you will do<ul><li>Lead on all aspects of training and development of HES staff to upskill and maintain essential knowledge levels</li><li>Ensure safety and legal compliance of service delivery for specialist and standard community equipment for hospital discharge, maintaining independence and the supply of bespoke equipment items for adults and children with disabilities</li><li>Oversee and administer specialist technical training of staff at all levels to ensure that service delivery is of the highest standard</li><li>Make recommendations to ensure that equipment solutions are proportionate to clinical needs</li><li>Assist with clinical triage of equipment orders</li></ul><h4>About you</h4>Essential Criteria<ul><li>Relevant experience working with community medical equipment</li><li>Knowledge and a desire to further your knowledge of social care equipment solutions available</li><li>Knowledge and experience of relevant social care legislation such as Care Act 2014, Mental Capacity Act 2005, LOLER, PUWER</li><li>Experience with leading, advising and influencing decisions at a senior management level</li><li>Experience working with health professionals and care providers</li><li>Experience developing training programmes and assessing current and future training requirements</li></ul>Desirable<ul><li>Occupational Therapy or Physiotherapy qualification and HCPC Registration</li></ul>We welcome applications from candidates who currently reside in the UK with established proof of right to work documentation. We are not able to offer sponsorship at this time for this role.This job role is within the Health and Social Care Services, level HSC12 job profile. Please locate this via:Job profiles - Health and social careFor an informal discussion and more information please contact: Hannah Wright on 07812322332 or <a href="mailto:Hannah.wright2@hertfordshire.gov.uk" target="_blank">Hannah.wright2@hertfordshire.gov.uk</a> Interviews: TBC in SeptemberBenefits of working for us<h4>How to apply</h4>As part of your application, please upload your most recent CV. Ensure your CV is up to date with your employment history (including any employment gaps), and including any training/qualifications. We encourage you to include examples of where you have demonstrated the requirements/criteria in the advert / job profile to allow the panel to fully recognise your skills and abilities. You will have the opportunity to include a short covering paragraph within your application to give us a little more information about your skills, knowledge, and experiences. <h4>Additional information</h4>Disability Confident We are proud to be a&nbsp;Disability Confident employer&nbsp;and guarantee an interview to anyone disclosing a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria for the post.Safeguarding This role has been identified as requiring a Disclosure &amp; Barring Service (DBS) check.Driving required You’ll need to have the ability to drive and/or travel around Hertfordshire, either using your own mode of transport or a company car to travel to other locations.English Fluency The ability to converse at ease with members of the public and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post (for those whose language is a signed language the provision of a sign language interpreter who speaks English to the necessary standard of fluency will be required).&nbsp;Further information about the legal requirement can be found here.





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Community Equipment Specialist

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To apply, please visit <a href="https://ats-haveringschools.jobsgopublic.com" target="_blank">https://ats-haveringschools.jobsgopublic.com</a> and submit your application by clicking the 'Apply Online' link below.



The Mawney Foundation School
Mawney Road, Romford, Essex RM7 7HR
Tel: 01708 741612
Fax: 01708 760380
Executive Head Teacher: Mr C. Brown
Head Teacher: Mrs M. Lawrence
<a href="https://www.learningandachievingfederation.co.uk/mawney-foundation-school" target="_blank">https://www.learningandachievingfederation.co.uk/mawney-foundation-school&nbsp;</a>
Reception Teaching Assistant
Hours: 32.5 hours per week x 38 weeks per year (Mon - Fri, 8:15am - 3:45pm)
Grade:&nbsp;APTC 3 Points 5 - 6&nbsp;
Salary: £22,271 - £22,589 p.a. (based on £29,436 - £29,856 full time equivalent)
Contracts: Permanent
The Head teacher and Governors wish to appoint a new Reception Teaching Assistant to join our talented and supportive team. The Mawney Foundation school is an inclusive, vibrant and fun place to learn and work, where children and staff are encouraged to grow their character as well as their skills, knowledge and understanding. &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;
The successful candidate will need to be an enthusiastic, flexible, confident individual with excellent interpersonal and behaviour management skills to assist and support the class teacher in the learning and teaching of pupils, under the overall direction of the Class teacher and Head teacher.&nbsp;
The successful candidates’ work is primarily to foster good behaviour and participation of the pupils in the social and academic processes of the school; seek to enable the pupils to become more independent learners; and help to raise standards of achievement. They will supervise pupils during social times and assist them with eating lunch.&nbsp;
Applications can be submitted online.
Closing date: 5th September 2025 at 9am
Interviews: 16th September 2025
This post is exempt from the provision of the rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, and the successful applicant will be expected to undertake an enhanced disclosure.

Teaching Assistant

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Multi Trade Operative / Plumber
Are you a people person?
Can you learn fast, and adapt to deliver brilliant services?
Are you tenacious and passionate about your work?
If this sounds like you then we have a vacancy for a Multi trade Operative to join our small in-house maintenance team. This is a great opportunity to join a friendly and enthusiastic team working on a range of interesting and unique challenges.
We are looking for someone with a range of technical skills (primarily plumbing), professionalism, experience of working in a similar environment and a “can-do” attitude.
At GHHA we love to see staff talking ownership of their work and creating amazing places for our tenants to live. We will support you to develop the right skills, and will provide training and a development plan for our staff that meets both professional and personal ambitions.
As a small company, it means that every employee gets involved in delivering our services.&nbsp; Whilst you will have your primary duties, you will soon find that no two days are the same, as you can be a genuine part of influencing how we do what we do alongside our tenants.
We offer in return a competitive salary, generous annual leave, pension, life assurance, personal accident cover, support and well-being services, and private medical cashback insurance.
There will be travel involved with this role.&nbsp;

Plumber / Multi-Trade Operative

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Salary: Main Pay Range (Outer London Weighting) + well-being cash plan + pension scheme (TPS) + additional Lift Schools benefitsHours: Full TimeContract type: PermanentStart date: November 2025We're looking for a passionate and dedicated Teacher of Maths to join our thriving community at Bexleyheath Academy. If you're excited by the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on young lives, and you believe every student deserves an excellent maths education, we'd love to hear from you.Whether you're an ECT just starting your teaching journey or an experienced practitioner ready for your next challenge, you'll have the opportunity to grow in a school that values ambition, creativity, and collaboration. Within this role, you will:<ul>
<li>Teach Maths across KS3 and KS4 (with opportunities for KS5)</li>
<li>Be part of a department that shares ideas and supports each other</li>
<li>Have access to high-quality CPD and development opportunities</li>
<li>Help build a love of maths in our students that lasts a lifetime</li>
</ul>About Bexleyheath AcademyBexleyheath Academy is a welcoming and inclusive secondary school with a strong sense of community. Our school serves a diverse student population, and we are proud of the relationships we build with our families and wider community.The academy is located in Bexleyheath, just 30 minutes from central London by train, and offers an excellent environment to both live and work. With a brand-new sixth form centre and investment in teaching spaces, it's an exciting time to join our team.We're proud to say that Bexleyheath Academy is on a journey of sustained improvement and innovation. You'll be joining a school with strong leadership and a shared determination to achieve the very best for every student. Who is Lift Schools?We're a diverse and inclusive network of schools with one clear mission; to provide an excellent education to every child - in every classroom, every day. And we do this across each of our 57 schools. As with our students, we want our team to be empowered to do their best work, supported by the best leadership they've ever had.We acknowledge and appreciate the exceptional efforts of everyone here in making this an incredible organisation.We offer you:<ul>
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Career development and training: Access a wide range of statutory and developmental training to boost your career.</li>
<li>Our partnership with One World powers our innovative Instructional Excellence Program. We also offer a comprehensive range of CPD programs, including Ambition Institute's Early Career and NPQ offerings, tailored to both individual and network needs.</li>
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Generous benefits: From your pension plan to healthcare and financial support, we've got you covered.</li>
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Lifestyle perks: Enjoy discounted gym memberships, travel deals, and even electric vehicle incentives.</li>
</ul>The role is due to commence from November 2025. This is a full time, permanent position. Closing date: Wednesday 03 September 2025We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should we receive an overwhelming response. All candidates are advised to refer to the job description and person specification before making an application.Lift Schools are committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils, and we expect all our people and volunteers to share this commitment. We adopt a fair and consistent recruitment process which is inline with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance. This includes online checks for shortlisted candidates. All offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS check, references, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check.Lift Schools embraces diversity and promotes equality of opportunity. Job share, part-time and flexible working opportunities will be considered.We are a Disability Confident Employer and there is a guaranteed interview scheme for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.

Mathematics Teacher

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

Property Technical Officer

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<h2>Job introduction</h2>Job Title: Group Finance Manager (Capital Projects and Investment)A bit about us:Liverpool is home to vibrant, energetic, and engaged communities, people who take real ownership of their local area and are passionate about making our city a better place.&nbsp;We've got ambitious targets to meet by 2025 and we need people who are driven, dynamic and ready to deliver the very best for our communities.&nbsp;&nbsp; Public service is more important than ever, and this role represents a real opportunity to make a difference to our communities by transforming the way we work and placing our residents at the heart of everything we do.&nbsp;Working at Liverpool City Council provides an opportunity to contribute to your community and make a positive impact on the lives of residents. Our values shape how we work to deliver public services, and how we communicate with the residents we serve. We care about the best outcomes for local people, through our public services.We are proud of our world-famous thriving city with its rich culture, as well as affordable housing, good schools, beautiful green spaces – there’s really something for everyone!The role:As Group Finance Manager (Capital Projects and Investments), you will be responsible for strategic level reporting, providing high quality technical financial advice, guidance, and support to senior management and for supporting in capital financial planning.&nbsp;You will enable effective decision-making by ensuring financial resources are used efficiently, risks are managed effectively, and financial goals are achieved.The post holder will need to be a fully qualified member of a recognised accountancy body (e.g., CCAB/CIMA).&nbsp;Key responsibilities:&nbsp;<ul>
<li>As Group Finance Manager, you will lead a finance team in managing the accounting and financial reporting of the Council's capital programme</li>
<li>The post holder will collaborate with senior management teams, providing financial expertise and guidance in relation to budgeting, financial planning, and performance management</li>
<li>The Group Finance Manager will develop and maintain strong working relationships with key stakeholders, acting as a trusted advisor on financial matters</li>
<li>Support the development of robust financial strategies and business cases, ensuring alignment with departmental objectives</li>
<li>As Group Finance Manager, you will monitor and analyse financial performance, providing timely and accurate management information, reports, and forecasts</li>
<li>You will conduct financial modelling and scenario analysis to support strategic decision-making and resource allocation</li>
<li>The post holder will identify areas of financial risk and develop mitigation strategies to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements</li>
<li>Collaborate with the wider finance team to ensure accurate and efficient financial operations, including budget monitoring, forecasting, and month-end processes</li>
<li>The Group Finance Manager will contribute to the continuous improvement of financial systems, processes, and reporting tools</li>
</ul>Our offer to you:<ul>
<li>At least 27 days holiday, plus bank holidays rising to 32 after 5 years’ service (pro rata if part time) - option to purchase further days</li>
<li>Agile working (Role dependent) -&nbsp;A “Flexibility First” approach to Agile working where flexibility is the norm rather than the exception</li>
<li>Part of the Local Government Pension scheme –&nbsp;option to join the AVC scheme</li>
<li>Progression -&nbsp;opportunities and training through a wide range of high quality learning</li>
<li>Health and Wellbeing -&nbsp;offer including Employee assistance programme</li>
<li>Cycle to Work and Travel Pass Schemes&nbsp;</li>
<li>Drive Time –&nbsp;a salary sacrifice car lease scheme</li>
<li>Family friendly policies with enhanced leave &nbsp;</li>
<li>Discounted Gym Memberships&nbsp;</li>
<li>Employee Volunteering Scheme&nbsp;</li>
<li>Medicash&nbsp;</li>
</ul>Next steps: Closing date: midnight on Wednesday 10 September 2025&nbsp; Shortlisting date: from Thursday 11 September 2025 onward Interview date: 23 and 24 September 2025 Interview format: face-to-faceWe reserve the right to close vacancies earlier than the specified date should we receive sufficient applications. If interested, please complete an application as early as possible.Please note: this vacancy is classified as a politically restricted position.If you would like any further information or an informal discussion, please contact Sian Jones at <a href="mailto:sian.jones@liverpool.gov.uk" target="_blank">sian.jones@liverpool.gov.uk</a>.Watch our recruitment video and see what life is like working at Liverpool City Council.Liverpool City Council is committed to fostering a workforce representative of the communities we serve.&nbsp;As an Equal Opportunities Employer, we believe in appointing candidates based on their skills, experience, qualifications, and abilities.&nbsp;To support this commitment, we guarantee an interview to candidates from under-represented groups who meet the minimum essential criteria for the role.&nbsp;If you require any reasonable adjustments in line with the Equality Act 2010, such as an application form in a different format or additional time to complete your application, please contact us at <a href="mailto:recruitment@liverpool.gov.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@liverpool.gov.uk</a>.Although we advertise on Jobs Go Public, and other websites, your application process will be directed to our Tribepad system.&nbsp;Please note that all communication regarding your application for this post will be sent to the email address that you have registered on Tribepad, including your invite to interview if you are shortlisted. Please check your emails regularly, including Spam/Junk, after the closing dates for notifications. &nbsp;Please ensure you complete your full profile, work and education history in Tribepad.Eligibility to work in the UK will be verified in the final stages of the selection process.&nbsp;All candidates must either already have a right to work in the UK before commencing employment or meet the Home Office criteria for Visa sponsorship.&nbsp;Candidates who require sponsorship should evaluate the Home Office eligibility criteria for a Skilled Worker visa before applying.This is not legal advice, and we advise you to seek your own independent legal advice tailored to your own personal circumstances.

Liverpool City Council

Liverpool City Council needs you!

Group Finance Manager (Capital Projects and Investments)

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Principal Accountant (Strategic)
Post No: 10213
Salary: Starting from £47,181 to £51,356 per annum
Grade: Grade 8
Hours: 37 hour per week
Place of work: Worthing Town Hall/Flexible hybrid working – office-based with some home working
Closing date: 31st August 2025
Interview date: TBC
Are you an experienced and driven finance professional ready to lead a high-performing team and influence strategic decision-making across multiple Councils? Then join our ambitious and friendly Finance Team and make a real impact in public sector financial management.&nbsp;
As Principal Accountant, you will lead our Strategic Finance Team, with responsibility for managing our Treasury Management function, supporting three local Councils.&nbsp;
You will play a key role in:
<ul>
<li>Strategic financial planning and treasury management</li>
<li>Closure of accounts and statutory reporting</li>
<li>Driving service improvements and digital transformation</li>
<li>Advising senior leadership and influencing key financial decisions</li>
</ul>
We are seeking a qualified or time qualified accountant with:
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<li>Proven experience in treasury and strategic finance</li>
<li>A track record of successful team leadership and process improvement</li>
<li>Excellent analytical skills and attention to detail</li>
<li>Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities</li>
<li>Confidence to influence senior stakeholders and work autonomously</li>
<li>A proactive and tech-savvy mindset</li>
</ul>
This is an exciting opportunity in a much-varied role. You will be joining a supportive and forward-thinking finance team with opportunities for personal and professional growth in a culture that values innovation, initiative, and inclusivity.
At Adur &amp; Worthing, we are committed to supporting care leavers, in accordance with the Children (Leaving Care) Act 2000 and the Children and Social Work Act 2017. To that end, we operate a guaranteed interview scheme for anyone meeting the essential criteria of the role they are applying for. In order to be considered for this, you will need to be a care leaver under the age of 25 at the time of application. Please confirm that you are a care leaver in the "Showing how you meet the person specification and job description" section of the application form.&nbsp;
As a Disability Confident employer, we will ensure that a fair and proportionate number of applicants declaring a disability, that meet the essential criteria for this position, will be offered an interview.&nbsp;
Staff are our most important asset and we therefore have a benefit package which reflects our continuing commitment to our employees.&nbsp; This includes:
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<li>Generous leave entitlement; a minimum of 26 days + Bank Holiday entitlement</li>
<li>Local Government Pension</li>
<li>Training &amp; development</li>
<li>Occupational Health</li>
<li>Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)</li>
<li>Employee resource groups/networks&nbsp;</li>
<li>Buddy Support Programme&nbsp;&nbsp;</li>
<li>Flexible working options</li>
</ul>
We are committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community - a place where we can all be ourselves and succeed on merit. Staff work in a supportive and safe environment, recognising their responsibility to value and respect each other’s contributions. Standards of conduct must be of the highest level to ensure that no-one is harassed, bullied or victimised. We offer a range of family friendly, inclusive employment policies, staff engagement forums and are keen to hear from applicants from a variety of different backgrounds.

Adur & Worthing Councils

Principal Accountant (Strategic)

We are looking for a proactive and experienced Deputy Assessment Hub Lead – EHC (Senior EHC Coordinator) to join our busy and dedicated team. In this key leadership role, you will support the Team Manager in overseeing the Education, Health and Care Needs Assessment (EHCNA) process, ensuring that statutory timelines are met, and that high-quality Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs) are produced in line with the SEND Code of Practice and the Local Authority’s values and procedures.Key Responsibilities‒ Support the Team Manager in managing the 20-week statutory EHC assessment process across all educational phases, from Early Years to Post-16.‒ Ensure EHCPs are developed using comprehensive assessment information and reflect the needs and aspirations of children and young people.‒ Promote the effective use of the SEND case management system, ensuring accurate and timely updates by staff.‒ Provide quality assurance for EHCPs and support staff in maintaining high standards of practice.‒ Collaborate with multi-agency professionals to ensure that EHCP outcomes are clearly identified and delivered.‒ Assist in monitoring and reviewing assessment timelines and outcomes to ensure compliance and effectiveness.‒ Support the training and development of assessment officers, offering supervision, guidance, and case discussion support.‒ Provide expert advice to colleagues, service users, and partner agencies on SEND processes and legislation.‒ Enhance communication and collaboration across services and stakeholders to improve outcomes and inclusion.‒ Contribute to the SEND service’s inclusion agenda by ensuring appropriate school placements that meet individual pupil needs.‒ Manage a small caseload of complex cases, applying your expertise to support positive outcomes.What We’re Looking For‒ A strong understanding of what makes an effective EHCP and the statutory assessment process.‒ Experience in supporting or managing SEND statutory processes.‒ Excellent organisational, communication, and leadership skills.‒ A collaborative and child-centred approach to service delivery.‒ In-depth knowledge of the SEND Code of Practice (2015) and relevant legislation.In return we will offer you: <ul><li>Generous annual leave entitlement</li><li>Generous local government pension scheme package</li><li>Access to wider training and development qualifications</li><li>Flexible working scheme</li><li>Travel plan discounts</li><li>Access to CAREFIRST advice &amp; counselling service</li><li>Employee discount scheme for national and local retailers</li></ul>Career Progression Frameworks (CPF) have been introduced for all roles at Medway Council. These frameworks provide a mechanism for employees to take ownership of their development within their post and be rewarded accordingly. This means that the salary you will be offered will be at level A unless, based on an assessment against the CPF criteria, you demonstrate that you are meeting the criteria of level B or C. There will be further opportunity once in post to progress from level A to B, and B to C.When writing your application, it is important to ensure you identify your suitability against the requirements of the job profile, as this information will be used for shortlisting and may contribute to the CPF assessment. Your application may be rejected if the minimum required criteria is not met. Further information relating to the requirements for this role can be found in the CPF Guidance document attached.The person specification of a job profile is split into three levels: Level A details the essential criteria that all applicants must be able to demonstrate through their application and interview.Level B details the developed competencies that an individual who is practised in this role would be able to demonstrate and will be a progression of knowledge, experience and skills from level A.Level C requires the highest level of competence and applicants would need to fully meet and demonstrate all aspects of the job profile, including qualifications, knowledge, skills and experience.You can demonstrate knowledge, experience and skills to allow you to perform within this role. You will identify, through application, how you meet the elements detailed within the person specification, at either Level A, B or C. You will be supported to develop in your role through induction, probation and a supportive Performance Appraisal and Career Conversation. Through your induction you will be introduced to the Career Progression Framework (CPF), which will help you to identify your areas of strength and any development needs.Our organisation:Medway is a unitary authority in the South East of England, made up of the towns of Strood, Rochester, Chatham, Gillingham and Rainham and more rural areas, including the Hoo Peninsula.Situated in Kent in the South-East of England, the area has plenty of green spaces, excellent facilities and easy access to the national motorway and rail networks, facilitating superb transport links to London.We provide all local Government services for a quarter of a million people, looking after education, environment, social care, housing, planning, business and much more - everything from frontline services such as rubbish collection and events like the Dickens Festival to work that goes on behind the scenes to ensure services in Medway run smoothly and cost effectively.Working at Medway Council means that you get to be part of this journey working alongside talented, professional colleagues to drive forward change to transform the lives of our residents and the communities they live in.Important Information-Applicants must be able to demonstrate all essential requirements as listed in the job profileEqual Opportunities Commitment StatementMedway Council is committed to creating an inclusive work environment with a diverse workforce. All appropriately qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, disability or ageFor further information please refer to the Medway information pack available as a download or to view onlinePlease be advised that if you are not contacted within 3 weeks of the advert closing date then you have not been shortlisted. All recruitment correspondence, including interview letters and contracts of employment will usually be sent out via email.Please visit <a href="http://www.mindfulemployer.net/" target="_blank">http://www.mindfulemployer.net/</a> for information on how Medway Council put good practices in place to ensure employees and job applicants who declare mental health issues receive the right level of support.We reserve the right to close this vacancy at any time prior to the closing date.If you are not contacted within 3 weeks of the advert closing date then you have not been shortlisted.All recruitment correspondence, including interview letters and contracts of employment will usually be sent out via email, if you require documentation/correspondence in different format such as braille or large print, please contact the Resourcing Team on 01634 332878.<ul></ul>

Medway Council

This is Medway

Assessment Hub Lead Deputy (Senior EHC Assessment Officer)

Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND)? We’re looking for a dedicated and highly organised individual to join our team as an Education, Health and Care (EHC) Assessment Officer.About the RoleIn this vital role, you will be responsible for managing the Education, Health and Care Needs Assessment (EHCNA) process and producing high-quality Education, Health, and Care (EHC) plans within statutory timeframes. Your work will span all educational phases—from Early Years through to post-16—ensuring that each plan reflects the unique needs and aspirations of the child or young person.You’ll gather and analyse information from a range of sources and collaborate closely with professionals across education, health, and social care to identify and deliver meaningful outcomes.What You’ll Be Doing‒ Managing a large and varied caseload in a fast-paced environment.‒ Drafting clear, outcome-focused EHC plans based on comprehensive assessments.‒ Communicating regularly with parents/carers, education providers, and multi-agency professionals.‒ Using data sets to inform your daily work and decision-making.‒ Leading and representing Medway Council at key meetings, including co-production sessions, Ways Forward meetings, supporting tribunals team, and other operational discussions.‒ Ensuring compliance with all relevant legislation, including the Children and Families Act 2014 and the SEND Code of Practice (2015).What We are Looking For‒ Excellent organisational and time management skills.‒ Strong communication and interpersonal abilities.‒ A sound understanding of SEND legislation and statutory processes.‒ Confidence in working independently and collaboratively in a multi-agency environment.Additional Information‒ As a customer-facing role, applicants must meet the language requirements outlined in Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016, demonstrating a proficient command of spoken English/Welsh.In return we will offer you: <ul><li>Generous annual leave entitlement</li><li>Generous local government pension scheme package</li><li>Access to wider training and development qualifications</li><li>Flexible working scheme</li><li>Travel plan discounts</li><li>Access to CAREFIRST advice &amp; counselling service</li><li>Employee discount scheme for national and local retailers</li></ul>Career Progression Frameworks (CPF) have been introduced for all roles at Medway Council. These frameworks provide a mechanism for employees to take ownership of their development within their post and be rewarded accordingly. This means that the salary you will be offered will be at level A unless, based on an assessment against the CPF criteria, you demonstrate that you are meeting the criteria of level B or C. There will be further opportunity once in post to progress from level A to B, and B to C.When writing your application, it is important to ensure you identify your suitability against the requirements of the job profile, as this information will be used for shortlisting and may contribute to the CPF assessment. Your application may be rejected if the minimum required criteria is not met. Further information relating to the requirements for this role can be found in the CPF Guidance document attached.The person specification of a job profile is split into three levels: Level A details the essential criteria that all applicants must be able to demonstrate through their application and interview.Level B details the developed competencies that an individual who is practised in this role would be able to demonstrate and will be a progression of knowledge, experience and skills from level A.Level C requires the highest level of competence and applicants would need to fully meet and demonstrate all aspects of the job profile, including qualifications, knowledge, skills and experience.You can demonstrate knowledge, experience and skills to allow you to perform within this role. You will identify, through application, how you meet the elements detailed within the person specification, at either Level A, B or C. You will be supported to develop in your role through induction, probation and a supportive Performance Appraisal and Career Conversation. Through your induction you will be introduced to the Career Progression Framework (CPF), which will help you to identify your areas of strength and any development needs.Our organisation:Medway is a unitary authority in the South East of England, made up of the towns of Strood, Rochester, Chatham, Gillingham and Rainham and more rural areas, including the Hoo Peninsula.Situated in Kent in the South-East of England, the area has plenty of green spaces, excellent facilities and easy access to the national motorway and rail networks, facilitating superb transport links to London.We provide all local Government services for a quarter of a million people, looking after education, environment, social care, housing, planning, business and much more - everything from frontline services such as rubbish collection and events like the Dickens Festival to work that goes on behind the scenes to ensure services in Medway run smoothly and cost effectively.Working at Medway Council means that you get to be part of this journey working alongside talented, professional colleagues to drive forward change to transform the lives of our residents and the communities they live in.Important Information-Applicants must be able to demonstrate all essential requirements as listed in the job profileEqual Opportunities Commitment StatementMedway Council is committed to creating an inclusive work environment with a diverse workforce. All appropriately qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, disability or ageFor further information please refer to the Medway information pack available as a download or to view onlinePlease be advised that if you are not contacted within 3 weeks of the advert closing date then you have not been shortlisted. All recruitment correspondence, including interview letters and contracts of employment will usually be sent out via email.Please visit <a href="http://www.mindfulemployer.net/" target="_blank">http://www.mindfulemployer.net/</a> for information on how Medway Council put good practices in place to ensure employees and job applicants who declare mental health issues receive the right level of support.We reserve the right to close this vacancy at any time prior to the closing date.If you are not contacted within 3 weeks of the advert closing date then you have not been shortlisted.All recruitment correspondence, including interview letters and contracts of employment will usually be sent out via email, if you require documentation/correspondence in different format such as braille or large print, please contact the Resourcing Team on 01634 332878.<ul></ul>

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