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Job Title: Residential Childcare Workers Starting Salary: £31,537 progressing to £34,434 per annum plus 6% market enhancement* *Sleep In allowances are paid at £40 per night. There are opportunities to work additional hours and overtime across the Service. Hours: 37.0 Contract Type: Permanent <h4>About the team</h4>Hertfordshire County Council believes in keeping young people close, to enable them to maintain their identity, and to maintain links with the community to which they belong, this in turn allows us to support these young people, their families, and friends.We understand the impact of trauma on children and are passionate about helping these young people find their strengths and explore what they want to achieve with their lives. We believe in nurturing positive relationships and are wholly dedicated to never giving up on a child.<h4>About the role</h4>Below are some of the things you could say about your role on a day-to-day basis working in our Residential Care homes:“It’s the best job in the World” “The work life balance is brilliant” “I am at home more than I am at work – both families benefit” “’Thanks for running me a bath’ – is what made me smile today – win/win”.If you really want to make a difference to a young person’s life then read on……It is hard to put a job title on a role where you are mentor, teacher, coach, deliverer of parental guidance, role model, therapist, councillor, and family liaison, often all in the same day.Daily you will be liaising with a host of individuals and services, from our young person’s family to schools and education authorities, social workers, police and a whole range of other internal and external contacts.The essence of the role is to support, almost as an extension of the family, one young person to help them develop into adulthood as effectively as possible, establishing routine, boundaries and consistency in a calm, non-judgemental manner. You will work with children and young people who display challenging behaviour due to early life trauma.No two days are the same in our Residential Service - on your working days you could be taking your young person horse riding, painting, for a drive, for a walk, out shopping, or attending virtual schools. You will support children to achieve and grow through positive experiences.“You are there when I rise, when I eat, when I play, and you are there to put me to bed at the end of my day”.Our commitment to young people in our care is to be there around the clock for them. As part of your role you will complete relevant paperwork and work within relevant legislation.You will be part of a team working on a shift/rota basis; you will work together with the rest of the team, and your senior, to organise this in advance.&nbsp;&nbsp; Due to the nature of our care, there may be occasions where you need to swap shifts and working together with your team we can achieve this flexibility.<h4>About you</h4>Essential:<ul><li>Full UK Driving Licence (including business insurance) and regular access to a car.</li><li>Passion for working with children.</li><li>Ability to learn and implement training.</li><li>Flexible and innovative to meet the challenge.</li><li>Willing to work shifts, including evening/ weekend/ bank holidays and sleeping duties.</li></ul> Desirable:<ul><li>Hold Diploma level 3/ 4 Health and social care.</li><li>Experience of working with children or caring for children and young people</li></ul>We welcome applications from candidates who currently reside in the UK with established proof of right to work documentation. We are not able to offer sponsorship at this time for this role.This job role is within the&nbsp;Health and Social Care, level &nbsp;job profile. Please locate this via:&nbsp;Job profiles - Health and social careFor an informal discussion and more information please contact: Sabika Sabeen&nbsp;<a href="mailto:Sabika.Sabeen@hertfordshire.gov.uk" target="_blank">Sabika.Sabeen@hertfordshire.gov.uk</a>&nbsp;- 07515 663033.Benefits of working for us<h4>How to apply</h4>As part of your application, please upload your most recent CV. Ensure your CV is up to date with your employment history (including any employment gaps), and including any training/qualifications. We encourage you to include examples of where you have demonstrated the requirements/criteria in the advert / job profile to allow the panel to fully recognise your skills and abilities. You will have the opportunity to include a short covering paragraph within your application to give us a little more information about your skills, knowledge, and experiences. <h4>Additional information</h4>Sponsorship:&nbsp;We welcome applications from candidates who currently reside in the UK with established proof of right to work documentation. We are not able to offer sponsorship at this time for this role.Disability Confident We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer and guarantee an interview to anyone disclosing a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria for the post.Safeguarding This role has been identified as requiring a Disclosure &amp; Barring Service (DBS) check.Driving required You’ll need to have the ability to drive and/or travel around Hertfordshire, either using your own mode of transport or a company car to travel to other locations.English Fluency The ability to converse at ease with members of the public and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post (for those whose language is a signed language the provision of a sign language interpreter who speaks English to the necessary standard of fluency will be required). Further information about the legal requirement can be found here.





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Hertfordshire County Council

Residential Childcare Workers

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<li><a href="https://feeds.jgp.co.uk/public_data/VacancyDocuments/0076/1592/Job_Description_Community_Learning_Officer_OTL__JD__1___3_.docx" target="_blank">Job_Description_Community_Learning_Officer_OTL__JD__1___3_</a></li>
<li><a href="https://feeds.jgp.co.uk/public_data/VacancyDocuments/0076/1593/Community_Learning_Office_QTL_PS__6_.docx" target="_blank">Community_Learning_Office_QTL_PS__6_</a></li>
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Please apply online via the link provided.
Please note, we do not accept CV’s (unless specified on the advert).
Please fully complete the online application form.
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Do you want to make a difference to people living and working in Sefton? Are you an experienced Community Learning Officer looking for a new challenge? The Service is looking to recruit a dynamic and creative Community Learning Officer to join a well-established and effective team, this position will focus on Academic Studies and Vocational qualifications e.g. Digital Skills and ESOL to post 19 learners.
It’s an exciting time to join the team, we are looking for new ways to grow and develop our delivery by being more creative, innovative and versatile in our approach to teaching through blended, distance and classroom-based learning.
We are looking for someone who can make a significant difference in the development and skills of our adult learners.
If you would like to become a member of our team and work within a friendly, vibrant yet demanding environment, please download job description, person specification and application form from the links below.
Closing date - Friday 29th August
Interview date - W/C Monday 8th September

Sefton Metropolitan Borough Council

Community Learning Officer

<ul><li><a href="https://feeds.jgp.co.uk/public_data/VacancyDocuments/0076/1537/DAAT_Data_Officer_-_JDPS_-_Aug_25.pdf" target="_blank">DAAT_Data_Officer_-_JDPS_-_Aug_25</a></li>
<li><a href="https://feeds.jgp.co.uk/public_data/VacancyDocuments/0076/1538/Candidate_Pack_-_People_Directorate_-_June_2025.pdf" target="_blank">Candidate_Pack_-_People_Directorate_-_June_2025</a></li>
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Please apply online via the link provided.
Please note, we do not accept CVs submitted without a fully completed online application form.



<h3>About you…</h3>
As Data Officer at New Hope, you will help ensure the smooth delivery of Bracknell Forest’s substance misuse services by providing essential data support. Your work will directly impact those in need, offering a sense of purpose while you grow professionally through collaboration with other agencies.
<h3>About the team…</h3>
We want to help our most vulnerable residents to get their lives firmly on track. Our Data Officer has a pivotal role in making sure New Hope is effective and meets individual’s needs. Supporting the staff to work towards success for our clients is vitally important. You will be part of a passionate substance misuse recovery focused group of individuals, who work together and provide care and support to vulnerable adults and young people in Bracknell Forest to achieve their goals.
<h3>Key responsibilities…</h3>
<ul>
<li>To set up a system with the staff whereby all data to be recorded on to the NDTMS is provided in a timely manner and set reminders and deadlines for updates to be provided. To record all relevant information on the NDTMS, submit the data on a monthly basis and rectify any data quality issues prior to the final submission.</li>
<li>To ensure that any issues with the data that are highlighted to staff and that they are supported to rectify any issues.</li>
<li>To prepare monthly and quarterly reports based on local activity date for dissemination to senior staff within the council, elected members (if requested) and colleagues within the team. Highlighting any service deficits in a timely way.</li>
<li>To collate the data required for the annual needs assessment, analyse it and complete the assessment highlighting any gaps in services to inform future plans.</li>
<li>To provide training to staff on data systems as required.</li>
</ul>
<h3>Our benefits…</h3>
<ul>
<li>25 days* annual leave increasing to 28 days* after 3 years’ continuous service, with the opportunity to buy up to 10 and sell up to 5 days*.</li>
<li>Local government pension scheme, with life insurance cover.</li>
<li>Electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme (subject to eligibility).</li>
<li>Recognition of continuous service attained within the NHS and UKHSA when calculating some benefits. (Terms and Conditions apply)</li>
<li>Career development through internal and external training opportunities.&nbsp;</li>
<li>Enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption and fostering leave.&nbsp;</li>
<li>Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support your health and wellbeing</li>
<li>Inclusive and social working environment with a variety of staff networks and a sports and social club.&nbsp;</li>
</ul>
*(pro rata for part time)
<a href="https://www.bracknell-forest.gov.uk/jobs/staff-benefits" target="_blank">Find out more about all our benefits </a>or see the candidate pack.
<h3>Our values</h3>
At Bracknell Forest Council <a href="https://www.bracknell-forest.gov.uk/council-and-democracy/our-values" target="_blank">our values </a>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 either of the following two dates – Monday September 8th or Wednesday 10th September 2025.&nbsp;
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 and application, 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:
Sundeep Saundh, Assistant Service Manager, Phone number: 07774432372
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

Data Officer - Drug Alcohol Action Team  (part time 20 hrs p/w)

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<li><a href="https://feeds.jgp.co.uk/public_data/VacancyDocuments/0075/9887/General_Practitioner_JD_2025.pdf" target="_blank">General_Practitioner_JD_2025</a></li>
<li><a href="https://feeds.jgp.co.uk/public_data/VacancyDocuments/0075/9888/FIG_Welcome_Guide_V1.3.pdf" target="_blank">FIG_Welcome_Guide_V1.3</a></li>
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The closing date for applications is 05 September&nbsp;2025 . To apply, complete an application form from our vacancy page <a href="http://www.jobs.gov.fk" target="_blank">www.jobs.gov.fk</a> by clicking on ‘Apply Now’ and completing the form.&nbsp; Alternatively, an offline form can be downloaded from the same page and emailed to <a href="mailto:recruitment@sec.gov.fk" target="_blank">recruitment@sec.gov.fk</a> prior to the closing date.&nbsp;



<h3>General Practitioner</h3>
<h3>King Edward VII Memorial Hospital</h3>
<h3>Falkland Islands</h3>
The King Edward VII Memorial Hospital is looking for an experienced General Practitioner seeking work in a friendly and supportive team which provides excellent care for patients.
The King Edward VII Memorial Hospital is the principal healthcare facility in the Falkland Islands, providing primary care and a broad range of elective and emergency secondary care services.&nbsp; The hospital is well equipped with ambitious plans being developed to expand and upgrade facilities.
The hospital environment is one in which clinical staff have the time, resources, and support to provide the highest standards of care and to develop their careers.&nbsp; In addition to being supported to practise with a broad scope, clinical staff are encouraged and assisted to develop particular areas of clinical expertise.
This post involves undertaking the full spectrum of GP work and will consist of 10 sessions per week (no on-call), with 3 of these sessions being dedicated administration time. This role has no on-call requirement, with standard working hours being Monday to Friday 8am to 4.30pm. &nbsp;
The King Edward VII Memorial Hospital is a GP-led facility, with most of our physicians having an extended spectrum of practice that includes casualty, in-patient and on-call work. For this role however, we are looking for an experienced GP, on a two to four-year contract, who is able to help drive improvement in our Primary Care Department, particularly with reference to systems, processes and outcomes relating to chronic disease management.
The Falkland Islands offers unique lifestyle opportunities including having a good work/life balance.&nbsp; The natural environment includes stunning landscapes, unspoilt beaches, and outstanding wildlife.&nbsp; Stanley is a friendly and busy town with a wide range of amenities and a variety of clubs and associations.
Applicants must be registered with the United Kingdom’s General Medical Council (or equivalent body) and have a minimum of five years’ experience working as General Practitioner.
Enquiries from potential applicants are welcomed by name and job title of hiring manager who can be contacted by emailing <a href="mailto:jwoollacott@kemh.gov.fk" target="_blank">jwoollacott@kemh.gov.fk</a> or by telephoning (+500) 28013.&nbsp; A copy of the job description can be obtained from our online vacancy page <a href="http://www.jobs.gov.fk" target="_blank">www.jobs.gov.fk</a> Further information regarding healthcare in the Falkland Islands can be obtained by viewing our recruitment video at <a href="https://youtube/MBqyXBasSVc" target="_blank">https://youtube/MBqyXBasSVc</a>
An attractive remuneration package is offered which includes:
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<li>A base salary of £125,000</li>
<li>A relocation allowance to help with moving costs.</li>
<li>Free flights for the employee and dependants at the beginning and end of the contract plus additional annual return flights after the first year.</li>
<li>Paid leave of 41 days comprising 30 days of annual leave and 11 days of public/government holidays.</li>
<li>Study leave of up to 10 days per annum.</li>
<li>Good quality furnished accommodation at reasonable rental rates. &nbsp;</li>
</ul>
The Falkland Islands has an advantageous taxation regime for a salary in this range in comparison to the United Kingdom.&nbsp;
Applicants are advised that the Health and Social Services Directorate is smoke-free.
<h3>How to apply</h3>
The closing date for applications is 05 September&nbsp;2025. To apply, complete an application form from our vacancy page <a href="http://www.jobs.gov.fk" target="_blank">www.jobs.gov.fk</a> by clicking on ‘Apply Now’ and completing the form.&nbsp; Alternatively, an offline form can be downloaded from the same page and emailed to <a href="mailto:recruitment@sec.gov.fk" target="_blank">recruitment@sec.gov.fk</a> prior to the closing date.&nbsp;

General Practitioner

<ul><li><a href="https://feeds.jgp.co.uk/public_data/VacancyDocuments/0076/1542/AMHP_EDS_JDPS_July_2025.pdf" target="_blank">AMHP_EDS_JDPS_July_2025</a></li>
<li><a href="https://feeds.jgp.co.uk/public_data/VacancyDocuments/0076/1543/Candidate_Pack_-_AMHP_EDS___CMHT_Aug_25.pdf" target="_blank">Candidate_Pack_-_AMHP_EDS___CMHT_Aug_25</a></li>
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Please apply online via the link provided.
Please note, we do not accept CVs submitted without a fully completed online application form.



We currently have a vacancy for an experienced Approved Mental Health Professional (AMHP) to join the Berkshire Emergency Duty Serices (EDS), hosted by Bracknell Forest Council. This is a part-time role working 19 hours per week on a rota basis.
At Bracknell Forest, we pride ourselves on being a council which is stable and well-managed where our employees can thrive in a supportive environment. We understand the importance of a healthy work-life balance.
<h3>About you...</h3>
As an Approved Mental Health Professional in the Berkshire Emergency Duty Service, you will be part of a team where your skills and knowledge are valued. This is a vibrant place to work, where you take ownership of the high-quality work you do with organisational support.
You will:
<ul>
<li>Possess a current AMHP warrant.</li>
<li>Have a solid working knowledge of all relevant Mental Health Act, Social Care legislation and relevant Codes of Practice.</li>
<li>Be able to work flexibly and effectively within multi-disciplinary and inter-agency environments as well as a robust understanding of how to apply the social perspective when working with people who have mental health disorders.</li>
<li>Have good computer literacy and excellent report writing skills.</li>
<li>Have excellent verbal and written communication skills and be able to analyse complex information towards effective risk management.</li>
</ul>
The ideal candidate should be proficient in organising and managing allocated work, making defensible decisions under pressure, and appropriately challenging others including members of the public and other professionals.
A strong commitment to upholding social work values is also required.
<h3>About the team...</h3>
This is an exciting time to join our recently remodelled service. Berkshire Emergency Duty Service is considered as attentive and effective in safeguarding the children and vulnerable adults of Berkshire, with positive feedback from both Ofsted and CQC.
We are a specialist team of Approved Mental Health Professionals, Senior Adults and Children’s Social Workers, Adult Safeguarding Care Coordinators and Call Screening Officers.&nbsp; Working partnership with our health colleagues, the police and other stakeholders, we work with service users across all age groups to assist those experiencing a social care and/or mental health crisis.
Our key obligation is to provide professional support in the out of hours to promote the welfare of service users within our statutory accountabilities and wider policies. The AMHP role involves triaging incoming work, dealing with complex situations and prioritising support interventions efficiently.
Our AMHPs provide an excellent responsive service out of hours to people in need of mental health support who require assessment under the Mental Health Act (MHA) 1983. AMHPs also ensure that the legal rights of service users are protected.
We care about the wellbeing of Berkshire residents and our dedicated out of hours social care provision helps us to protect some of our most vulnerable residents.
The AMHP role is a challenging one, but you will have excellent support from the management team as well as expert guidance on hand whenever you need it. You will also have learning opportunities and space to share your ideas about how we can continue to maintain our excellent service delivery.
We are proud of our community, the care we give, the services we provide and the effective collaborative networks we create in doing so, but we are also committed to continuous development. As such, we ensure that staff have the support and resources they need to do their job well and to help define the way we improve our service delivery. There will always be room for you to share your ideas, and you are encouraged to take ownership. We provide you with opportunities to learn, develop and progress within a strong team, with excellent management relationships. This chance is yours, to make a lasting impact.
<h3>Key responsibilities...</h3>
<ul>
<li>Coordinate and undertake Mental Health Act assessments in a range of settings, including hospital, custody and other community settings.</li>
<li>Manage and prioritise social care requirements for out of hours cases.</li>
<li>To deliver an emergency service for assessment and action when adults and children are referred as being at immediate risk.</li>
<li>Working within a team whilst exercising the professional legal autonomy and accountability linked to the role.</li>
<li>Be the key person for expert advice and quality interventions.</li>
<li>Actively participate in reflective practice groups session.</li>
<li>Provide unique out of hours emergency social care for the whole of Berkshire.</li>
<li>Contribute to the development of policies and procedures relating to the work of an AMHP, adult and children social care and participate on relevant multi agency working parties when required.</li>
<li>Deliver an emergency service for assessment and action when adults and children are referred as being at immediate risk.</li>
</ul>
<h3>Our benefits...</h3>
<ul>
<li>28 days* annual leave increasing to 33 days* after 3 years’ continuous service, with the opportunity to buy up to 10 and sell up to 5 days*.</li>
<li>Local government pension scheme, with life insurance cover.</li>
<li>Electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme (subject to eligibility).</li>
<li>Recognition of continuous service attained within the NHS and UKHSA when calculating some benefits. (Terms and Conditions apply)</li>
<li>Career development through internal and external training opportunities.&nbsp;</li>
<li>Enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption and fostering leave.&nbsp;</li>
<li>Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support your health and wellbeing</li>
<li>Inclusive and social working environment with a variety of staff networks and a sports and social club.&nbsp;</li>
</ul>
*(pro rata for part time)
<a href="https://www.bracknell-forest.gov.uk/jobs/staff-benefits" target="_blank">Find out more about all our benefits </a>or see the candidate pack.
<h3>Our values...</h3>
At Bracknell Forest Council <a href="https://www.bracknell-forest.gov.uk/council-and-democracy/our-values" target="_blank">our values </a>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 11th 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:
Shelli Read, Emergency Duty Service Business Manager
or
Lisa Holmes, AMHP Lead
Tel.: 01344 355050 (please note this phone number is only available between 9.00 a.m. - 5.00 p.m.)
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.
Candidates should be able to demonstrate experience of working within the current Social Care System and Framework.
Social Work England registration fees can be claimed back from the Council.&nbsp;
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;

Approved Mental Health Professional - Emergency Duty Services (19 hours per week)

We are recruiting a Procurement Officer at Caerphilly County Borough Council. Working hours: 37 Hours (7.24 Monday – Friday) Contract Type: Permanent, Full time Location: Ty PenalltaTeam: Procurement and Information Services This position offers an excellent opportunity to become part of our team and provide support across the organization. We pay an attractive salary of £34,314 - £37,035 and offer access to training and development opportunities. The successful candidate will be under the general direction of the Commercial Lead Procurement &amp; Collaboration and Principal Procurement Officer. You will be supporting and advising on procurement procedures for Housing with several important and high-profile projects aligned to the Council’s forward work programme.The postholder will Implement the Council’s standing orders for contracts, procurement strategy, corporate objectives and advocating local &amp; national policies &amp; initiatives. You will also be supporting the Transformation Programme (Team Caerphilly)For the role, we ask that you have: <ul><li>5 GCSEs Grade A* – C or qualifications set at a similar level on the Credit and Qualifications Framework.</li><li>A member of the Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply or actively studying towards the institute’s examinations.</li><li>Minimum of 12 months experience in a large purchasing organisation.</li><li>Full UK Category B (Cars) driving licence and the use of a motor vehicle insured for business / work purposes to travel throughout the borough to visit Council offices which are not on bus routes to attend meetings and support service areas. </li></ul>We have excellent benefits including the Local Government Pension Scheme, agile working patterns and staff discount schemes. To view the Job Description and Person Specification please select the relevant attachment from the attachments list After reading the Job Description and Person Specification, if you would like to have an informal discussion about the role, please contact Craig Taylor/Ian Evans on 01443 864826/ 01443 863157 or email <a href="mailto:tayloc6@caerphilly.gov.uk" target="_blank">tayloc6@caerphilly.gov.uk</a><a href="mailto:evansi1@caerphilly.gov.uk" target="_blank">evansi1@caerphilly.gov.uk</a> Applications may be submitted in Welsh. Any application submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.We are legally required to ask you to provide evidence of your right to work in the UK. Successful applicants are required to provide appropriate documentation such as a birth certificate, passport or work permit in accordance with the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006.If you have any difficulty applying online, please contact <a href="mailto:webrecruitment@caerphilly.gov.uk" target="_blank">webrecruitment@caerphilly.gov.uk</a> for further information.





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Caerphilly County Borough Council

Procurement Officer

We are recruiting a Senior Practitioner (Forensic) at Caerphilly County Borough Council. Working hours: 37 Hours Contract Type: Permanent, Full Time Location: Gwent Forensic Service, St Cadoc's HospitalTeam: Community Mental Health This position offers an excellent opportunity to become part of our team and provide support across the organization. We pay an attractive salary of £41,511 - £44,711 and offer access to training and development opportunities.This post attracts a Market Supplement of £2,863 per annum on receipt of the AMHP Qualification, in addition to the annual salary, which will be paid in 12 monthly instalments.An exciting opportunity has arisen for a permanent Senior Practitioner post in the Gwent Forensic Team. You will be co-located with health colleagues from Aneurin Bevan University Health Board and have a good understanding of the needs of the service. You will be able to work autonomously whilst having the skills to work in a multi agency setting.Gwent Forensic Service supports people who, as a consequence of their mental health problems, have had contact with the legal system and require a safe and secure environment such as specialist inpatient units and secure hospitals and community settings that enables them to receive a wide range of treatments, therapies and care to assist in their recovery.This will require the postholder to work with a wide range of professionals including the Ministry of Justice, GPs, Social Services, the Police, other Local Health Boards and Third Sector organisations, to ensure positive outcomes and risk management.If you do not hold the Approved Mental Health Professional Award you will be expected to undertake this training in order to fulfil the role. For the role, we ask that you have: <ul><li>A Diploma or Degree in Social Work or equivalent predecessor qualification.</li><li>Successful completion of the Consolidation of Practice Programme within the first three years of practice (if qualified after 1 April 2016).</li><li>Ability to undertake assessments with people experiencing mental illness.</li><li>Experience of working with people experiencing or recovering from Mental Illness.</li></ul><ul><li>Full UK Category B (Cars) driving licence and the use of a motor vehicle insured for business purposes to attend meetings.</li></ul>We have excellent benefits including the Local Government Pension Scheme, agile working patterns and staff discount schemes. To view the Job Description and Person Specification please select the relevant attachment from the attachments list After reading the Job Description and Person Specification, if you would like to have an informal discussion about the role, please contact Julie O'Brien on 02920 855020 or email <a href="mailto:obriej2@caerphilly.gov.uk" target="_blank">obriej2@caerphilly.gov.uk</a> Applications may be submitted in Welsh. Any application submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.We are legally required to ask you to provide evidence of your right to work in the UK. Successful applicants are required to provide appropriate documentation such as a birth certificate, passport or work permit in accordance with the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006.If you have any difficulty applying online, please contact <a href="mailto:webrecruitment@caerphilly.gov.uk" target="_blank">webrecruitment@caerphilly.gov.uk</a> for further information.This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (1974) and a comprehensive screening process will be undertaken on all successful applicants. This will include an enhanced check with the Disclosure and Barring Service.You must possess a Diploma/Degree in Social Work or predecessor and be registered as a Social Worker with Social Care Wales (or able to transfer from another recognised body). The current registration requirements state that completion of the Consolidation of Practice qualification within your first 3 years of practice is mandatory (if you qualified after 1st April 2016). Failure to successfully complete this qualification will result in you being unable to renew your Social Work Registration or practice as a Social Worker.





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Senior Practitioner (Forensic)

About the BoroughThe London Borough of Sutton is situated less than 30 minutes by train from Central London, with direct connections to London Victoria and London Bridge. Found in zone 5 with good transport links in and out of London, Sutton boasts award winning parks and open spaces, low crime rates, affordable housing and great schools. As well as high levels of resident engagement and satisfaction, providing quality services and success in addressing our financial challenges, whilst involving residents in key issues and high street changes.Sutton is continuously investing in the health, wellbeing and education of our residents and the future generation, as set out in the “Ambitious for Sutton” corporate plan. We are home to the Royal Marsden Hospital and the Institute of Cancer Research. Together with the development of the London Cancer Hub, Sutton will be the world’s leading life-science district, specialising in cancer research and treatment. Our vision will create around 13,000 jobs while contributing £1.2bn to the UK economy each year, a vibrant community of scientists, doctors and innovative companies intended to deliver real benefits for cancer patients and drive economic growth. With the regeneration of the local areas with new homes and schools, Sutton is passionate about working closely with our residents and vulnerable groups to help them maintain their independence and create a balance between support and independent living.The Council is seen as a driving force within the South London Partnership of five outer south west London boroughs focused on strategic growth, regeneration and investment. As we strive to improve our services and spaces for our residents as set out in the ‘Ambitious for Sutton’ corporate plan, Sutton aims to shape the future of the borough and adapt to the needs of its residents to make our Borough a great place to live, work and raise a family.About the Service and TeamAdult Social Care is undergoing a significant transformation to address the rising demand for our services. We're implementing wide-ranging changes to improve care for adults and create positive working environments for our staff. We have new leaders and experienced managers who bring innovative ideas to the service and are driving meaningful changes throughout your service delivery. Our goal is to deliver exceptional care that enhances outcomes for our community whilst providing an inclusive, diverse and stable environment for staff to grow their career.For more information on our new operating model and teams <a href="https://careers.sutton.gov.uk/categories/adult-social-care" target="_blank">click here</a>.There are four Locality teams currently in place, aligned to the four Primary Care Network (PCN) footprint - Wallington, Carshalton, Sutton &amp; Cheam. These services are for older people, people with physical and sensory disabilities and people with mental health related needs. Locality teams bring Social Workers together with NHS colleagues, supporting holistic, integrated working. About the Role and Our Ideal CandidateJoin Adult Social Care as a Social Worker and receive a Welcome Bonus* of £1000 paid in your first month's salary and a Retention Bonus* of £1000 paid for every complete year in service (* subject to payscale). With a total package up to £51,083 including bonuses and benefits, this is an excellent opportunity to advance your career in social care.We are looking for experienced Social Workers to join our Locality Team in Adult Social Care. Our mission is to empower adults to live independently as possible, and we need your expertise to make it happen. As a Social Worker working within the Localities team, your responsibilities will include:<ul><li>Undertaking Care Act 2014 Assessments - identify individuals’ care and support needs, ensuring a personalised approach that emphasises the best outcomes</li><li>Completing Care Act 2014 Reviews - evaluating the strength and suitability of an individual's care and support plan, ensuring that it continues to meet their needs and preferences</li><li>Managing Safeguarding enquiries - investigating concerns about potential abuse or neglect, ensuring the safety and well-being of vulnerable individuals.</li><li>Mental Capacity assessments - determine an individual's ability to make specific decisions regarding their care and treatment.</li><li>Undertaking duty on rota basis</li><li>Undertaking DSTS and CHC&nbsp;</li><li>Court related work</li></ul>Our teams are renowned for its ability to craft outstanding care plans that prioritise the needs and voices of service users, integrating input from various professionals, families/carers, and external agencies to ensure the best outcomes are achieved.&nbsp;&nbsp;Are you ready to take the next step? We are here to support your growth as you begin your career at Suttons Adult Social Care. Apply now and join us as we navigate this journey toward excellence.This position offers an excellent opportunity for individuals with outstanding communication skills and a compassionate manner capable of effectively managing high levels of emotional distress. We encourage applications from candidates with experience in adult care and those passionate about delivering person-centred care. You'll join a welcoming, supportive, and energetic team dedicated to providing first class supervision and ongoing professional development opportunities.In addition, we would expect the following from all suitable candidates:<ul><li>To be registered with Social Work England and hold a degree in Social Care or similar.</li><li>At least 1 year post ASYE working experience as a Uk registered social worker</li><li>Have experience of working in a multidisciplinary team setting.</li><li>Experience in undertaking complex Mental health and Physical health cases.</li><li>Have sound knowledge and ability to deliver social work support to service users and their families.</li><li>Ability to communicate complex social issues clearly to both patients and professionals.</li><li>Ability to plan and coordinate social care plans and aspects of patient discharge.</li></ul>Our Offer to YouAs an organisation that values and nurtures talent, we’re committed to helping you fulfil your potential and will offer you a supportive, friendly and collaborative environment to grow and develop your career and skills. We’re constantly striving to improve our ways of working so putting your ideas across however big or small; will be fully encouraged and supported by your colleagues and our dynamic and experienced management team.Employees have access to a wide range of benefits to enable staff to achieve a work life balance, some of which include:<ul><li>A generous annual leave entitlement of 26-31 days plus bank holidays (pro-rata if part-time working hours apply) depending on service and grade&nbsp;</li><li>Enhanced Maternity, paternity, shared parental, adoption and dependents leave</li><li>Two volunteering days per year</li><li>Flexible Working - Smarter Working Scheme (dependent on the role)&nbsp;</li><li>Adjustable and agile working arrangements using Google Chromebooks</li><li>Learning and development portal offering a range of courses</li><li>Discounts on a range of local shops, restaurants, gyms and leisure centres</li><li>Interest free season ticket loans</li><li>Local Government Pension Scheme</li><li>Bicycle loan facilities and cycle to work scheme</li><li>Zip car scheme</li><li>Confidential health &amp; wellbeing and counselling support</li></ul>Application ProcessApply online outlining what skills, abilities and experience you can bring which makes you an ideal candidate for this role. Please refer to the requirements outlined in the job profile when completing your application and check your CV details have been uploaded correctly in the relevant sections.The closing date is given as a guide. We reserve the right to close this vacancy once a sufficient number of applications has been received, it is strongly advised that you complete and submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.&nbsp;As part of our award winning Diversity Programme we anonymise all applications received to reduce conscious and unconscious bias enabling every application to be reviewed on the knowledge, skills and experience shown in your application. We encourage our interview panels to be as diverse as possible (age, cultural, neurodiverse etc.) to reduce bias where possible. We are fully committed to removing barriers and enhancing the diversity of our workforce.Additional InformationWe are proud to be a diverse and welcoming Borough and we strive to create a workforce which reflects the community we serve, and instil a sense of belonging in our staff. We celebrate and respect differences and appreciate the value of having a diverse workforce, therefore we welcome applications from under represented groups.To support our workers and their families we offer a range of family friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements, staff engagement forums and inclusive staff networks who help drive our diversity agenda.We are also proud to be a disability confident employer and guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum essential criteria for a role. As an accredited London Living Wage Employer all our employees are guaranteed the London Living Wage regardless of their length or type of contract.The UK has a points-based immigration system affecting EU and Non-EU workers and sponsorship requirements. We advise checking the <a href="https://www.gov.uk/guidance/new-immigration-system-what-you-need-to-know" target="_blank">GOV.UK website</a> for right to work guidance. 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.





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London Borough of Sutton

Social Worker - Adult Social Care

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<h2>Job introduction</h2>We are looking to appoint an Attendance Team Administrator to help improve the school attendance.&nbsp;School attendance is crucial for a child’s academic success, social-emotional development, and overall well-being. Being around teachers and friends in a school is the best way for pupils to learn and reach their potential. Time in school also keeps children safe and provides access to extra-curricular opportunities and pastoral care.Paid weeks per year: 45.05&nbsp;(inclusive of holiday entitlement)Fixed term:&nbsp;One year contractStart date: From October 2025 or sooner&nbsp;<h2>About the role</h2>This is an exciting opportunity to be part of the Attendance Support Team whose goal is to improve school attendance. &nbsp;You will provide administrative support to the school’s Education Welfare Officer. This administrative support will &nbsp;include:&nbsp;<ul>
<li>Sending out attendance letters to families</li>
<li>Attending attendance meetings with the Education Welfare Officer</li>
<li>Calling parents/carers regarding the reasons for their child’s non-attendance&nbsp;</li>
<li>Chasing up medical evidence for pupils’ absence</li>
<li>Adding late pupils to the school detentions systems</li>
<li>Tracking late pupils and issuing letters accordingly</li>
<li>Calling and reminding parents/carers of Attendance Support Meetings</li>
<li>Disseminating attendance information in a timely manner to Heads of Year and Pastoral Support Teams.&nbsp;</li>
</ul>We are keen to hear from someone who has excellent administrative skills, good numeracy and literacy skills and very good ICT skills.In return for your commitment, we will offer:&nbsp;<ul>
<li>A friendly, supportive and dynamic workplace.</li>
<li>A professionally stimulating and collaborative working environment.</li>
<li>A commitment to professional development.</li>
</ul>Working Hours:&nbsp;<ul>
<li>8am to 4.30pm with a 20-minute paid break less 30 minutes’ lunch break (8 hours) Mondays&nbsp;</li>
<li>8am to 3.45pm with a 20-minute paid break less 30 minutes’ lunch break 7.25 hours/day (Tuesdays to Fridays).</li>
</ul>Closing date: Midday Monday 8 September 2025Interview date: Shortlisted applicants will be invited to attend an&nbsp;interview week commencing 15 September 2025How to apply: Completed application forms accepted by email direct to the school office: <a href="mailto:personnel@longhill.org.uk" target="_blank">personnel@longhill.org.uk</a> &nbsp;Telephone:&nbsp;(01273) 304086Website: <a href="https://longhill.org.uk/about-us/vacancies/" target="_blank">https://longhill.org.uk/about-us/vacancies/</a><h2>Additional information</h2>Please note that this post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, and is subject to a Disclosure &amp; Barring Service (DBS) Check.<h2>Company information</h2>Brighton &amp; Hove Schools - Taking Action for EqualityThe School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.Brighton &amp; Hove Schools do not accept CV or resume.

Brighton & Hove City Council

Admin Assistant

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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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North Somerset Council

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.
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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.

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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;
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Please note that this job advert may close early due to screening applications on an ongoing basis. We advise applying as soon as possible for your application to be taken into consideration at the early stages.
Please note that as part of our process, we complete an enhanced DBS check, some roles may require further vetting. We encourage applicants from all backgrounds. If you have any questions regarding this, please contact us on the details below.&nbsp;
For Recruitment related enquiries, or if you need support with making your application for example due to learning needs or a disability, please email&nbsp;<a href="mailto:recruitment@socialinterestgroup.org.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@socialinterestgroup.org.uk</a>&nbsp;or call our central office on&nbsp;<a href="tel:02036689270" target="_blank">020 3668 9270</a>&nbsp;to request a call back. Please note that this will take you through to our Central Administration team, who will then communicate your enquiry with us and we will arrange to call you back.&nbsp;
Additional information on our company policies including Gender Pay, Equality and Diversity, Company Benefits and our Candidate Privacy Policy can be found on our&nbsp;<a href="https://socialinterestgroup.org.uk/" target="_blank">website</a>.
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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

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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

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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.

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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:
<ul>
<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

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:
<ul>
<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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<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>
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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:
<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 You
We 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 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/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>
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<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>
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*(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;

Recovery Facilitator - DAAT Team

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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>

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