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We are looking for an enthusiastic and driven Work Stream Lead Commissioning Officer for Education and SEND to join our Children’s Commissioning team on a 12-month maternity cover contract. This is an exciting opportunity to make a real difference to the lives of children and young people across Medway.The successful candidate will play a key role in delivering our Education and SEND Commissioning and Sufficiency Strategy, ensuring it is rooted in outcome-focused solutions that support Medway Council and local schools in achieving their strategic goals.You will also provide support and expertise in developing the commissioning function for Education and SEND in Medway as part of a wider programme of work taking place to refresh the SEND strategy and sufficiency strategy. With the overall ambition to ensure all children and young people with SEND receive high quality education and achieve their potential, within the spending capacity of the high needs budget.The successful applicant will work closely with the Programme Lead supporting the development and delivery of commissioning functions for Education and SEND as part of a wider programme to refresh Medway’s SEND and sufficiency strategies.The role will involve supporting the Programme Lead to manage commissioned contracts, including:<ul><li>Conducting practice research and needs assessments.</li><li>Analysing demand and financial data.</li><li>Strengthening relationships by co-ordinating engagement with service users and providers.</li><li>Supporting robust quality assurance processes.</li><li>Attending and co-ordinating contract meetings to ensure providers are delivering high-quality services and meeting KPIs.</li><li>Identifying opportunities for improved service quality, value for money, and risk management.</li><li>Collaborating with schools and partner agencies to share best practice and explore opportunities for joint commissioning</li></ul>This exciting opportunity will give the successful applicant the opportunity to contribute extensively to how children's services are commissioned in Medway. They will be expected to work in partnership with providers, other agencies, and strategic networks.<h4>Our Organisation</h4>Medway is a unitary authority in the South East of England, made up of the towns of Strood, Rochester, Chatham, Gillingham and Rainham and more rural areas, including the Hoo Peninsula.Situated in Kent in the South-East of England, the area has plenty of green spaces, excellent facilities and easy access to the national motorway and rail networks, facilitating superb transport links to London.We provide all local Government services for a quarter of a million people, looking after education, environment, social care, housing, planning, business and much more - everything from frontline services such as rubbish collection and events like the Dickens Festival to work that goes on behind the scenes to ensure services in Medway run smoothly and cost effectively.Working at Medway Council means that you get to be part of this journey working alongside talented, professional colleagues to drive forward change to transform the lives of our residents and the communities they live in. <h4>Important Information</h4>Applicants must be able to demonstrate all essential requirements as listed in the job profile<h5>Equal Opportunities Commitment Statement</h5>Medway Council is committed to creating an inclusive work environment with a diverse workforce. All appropriately qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, disability or ageFor further information please refer to the Medway information pack available as a download or to view onlinePlease be advised that if you are not contacted within 3 weeks of the advert closing date then you have not been shortlisted. All recruitment correspondence, including interview letters and contracts of employment will usually be sent out via email.Please visit <a href="http://www.mindfulemployer.net/" target="_blank">http://www.mindfulemployer.net/</a> for information on how Medway Council put good practices in place to ensure employees and job applicants who declare mental health issues receive the right level of support.We reserve the right to close this vacancy at any time prior to the closing dateIf you are not contacted within 3 weeks of the advert closing date then you have not been shortlisted.All recruitment correspondence, including interview letters and contracts of employment will usually be sent out via email, if you require documentation/correspondence in different format such as braille or large print, please contact the Resourcing Team on 01634 332878.





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This is Medway

Senior Commissioning Officer

We are seeking to appoint a School’s Health &amp; Safety Manager. This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to the wellbeing of our education environments for the children of Medway while ensuring compliance with health and safety legislation.As a Schools Health and Safety Manager in the School Organisation and Capital Programme Team, you will:Be able to demonstrate the knowledge, experience and skills to allow you to perform within this role. You will identify, through application, how you meet the elements detailed within the person specification, at either Level A, B or C. You will be supported to develop in your role through induction, probation and a supportive Performance Appraisal and Career Conversation. Through your induction you will be introduced to the Career Progression Framework (CPF), which will help you to identify your areas of strength and any development needs.The postholder will also lead the development and delivery of comprehensive Service Level Agreements (SLAs), encompassing school H&amp;S audits, and tailored advisory services. Additionally, the H&amp;S Manager will contribute to the strategic growth of the H&amp;S service offered to schools by supporting development initiatives, ensuring the service remains competitive, innovative, and responsive to future opportunities.In return we will offer you: <ul><li>Generous annual leave entitlement</li><li>Generous local government pension scheme package</li><li>Access to wider training and development qualifications</li><li>Flexible working scheme</li><li>Travel plan discounts</li><li>Access to CAREFIRST advice &amp; counselling service</li><li>Employee discount scheme for national and local retailers</li></ul>Career Progression Frameworks (CPF) have been introduced for all roles at Medway Council. These frameworks provide a mechanism for employees to take ownership of their development within their post and be rewarded accordingly. This means that the salary you will be offered will be at level A unless, based on an assessment against the CPF criteria, you demonstrate that you are meeting the criteria of level B or C. There will be further opportunity once in post to progress from level A to B, and B to C.When writing your application, it is important to ensure you identify your suitability against the requirements of the job profile, as this information will be used for shortlisting and may contribute to the CPF assessment. Your application may be rejected if the minimum required criteria is not met. Further information relating to the requirements for this role can be found in the CPF Guidance document attached.The person specification of a job profile is split into three levels: Level A details the essential criteria that all applicants must be able to demonstrate through their application and interview.Level B details the developed competencies that an individual who is practised in this role would be able to demonstrate and will be a progression of knowledge, experience and skills from level A.Level C requires the highest level of competence and applicants would need to fully meet and demonstrate all aspects of the job profile, including qualifications, knowledge, skills and experience.You can demonstrate knowledge, experience and skills to allow you to perform within this role. You will identify, through application, how you meet the elements detailed within the person specification, at either Level A, B or C. You will be supported to develop in your role through induction, probation and a supportive Performance Appraisal and Career Conversation. Through your induction you will be introduced to the Career Progression Framework (CPF), which will help you to identify your areas of strength and any development needs.Our organisation:Medway is a unitary authority in the South East of England, made up of the towns of Strood, Rochester, Chatham, Gillingham and Rainham and more rural areas, including the Hoo Peninsula.Situated in Kent in the South-East of England, the area has plenty of green spaces, excellent facilities and easy access to the national motorway and rail networks, facilitating superb transport links to London.We provide all local Government services for a quarter of a million people, looking after education, environment, social care, housing, planning, business and much more - everything from frontline services such as rubbish collection and events like the Dickens Festival to work that goes on behind the scenes to ensure services in Medway run smoothly and cost effectively.Working at Medway Council means that you get to be part of this journey working alongside talented, professional colleagues to drive forward change to transform the lives of our residents and the communities they live in.Important Information-Applicants must be able to demonstrate all essential requirements as listed in the job profileEqual Opportunities Commitment StatementMedway Council is committed to creating an inclusive work environment with a diverse workforce. All appropriately qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, disability or ageFor further information please refer to the Medway information pack available as a download or to view onlinePlease be advised that if you are not contacted within 3 weeks of the advert closing date then you have not been shortlisted. All recruitment correspondence, including interview letters and contracts of employment will usually be sent out via email.Please visit <a href="http://www.mindfulemployer.net/" target="_blank">http://www.mindfulemployer.net/</a> for information on how Medway Council put good practices in place to ensure employees and job applicants who declare mental health issues receive the right level of support.We reserve the right to close this vacancy at any time prior to the closing date.If you are not contacted within 3 weeks of the advert closing date then you have not been shortlisted.All recruitment correspondence, including interview letters and contracts of employment will usually be sent out via email, if you require documentation/correspondence in different format such as braille or large print, please contact the Resourcing Team on 01634 332878.<ul></ul>

School's Health & Safety Manager

<h2>About the job</h2>Salary: £45,718 - £48,710 a year pro rata plus £3,203 car benefit allowance and £5,000 market supplement allowance Hours per week: 37 Contract type: Maternity Cover for up to 1 yearIf you are a permanent LBC employee, this role is available as a secondment. You must have written approval (an email will suffice) from your manager prior to applying and a copy will need to be submitted with your application. Please note: we will not be able to proceed with your application form without your manager’s permission.Are you passionate about improving the lives of vulnerable children and families? Do you have the leadership skills and safeguarding expertise to drive high standards in early help and child in need services? If so, we’d love to hear from you.We are seeking a dedicated and experienced&nbsp;Assistant Team Manager&nbsp;to support the Family Help Team Manager in leading a large, multi-disciplinary team committed to early intervention and positive outcomes for families.You’ll play a vital part in shaping and delivering integrated support by managing a diverse team that includes: - Social workers and family help practitioners - Psychologists and CAMHS workers - Health visitors, adult mental health nurses, and youth workers - Attendance support officers and police community support officers - Speech and language therapists and DWP work coaches - Social prescribers, early years workers, DA workers, and housing officers - Prevent workers and a range of valued voluntary sector partnersYour primary responsibilities will include: - Supporting the Team Manager with operational leadership - Prioritising vulnerable and at-risk children, ensuring the right support at the right time - Driving high standards of practice using Luton’s Practice Framework - Supporting staff performance, development, and well-being - Representing the service at key internal and external meetingsPlease note this role does not attract sponsorship.<h2>About you</h2>We’re looking for someone who is not only experienced but also committed to continuous development and professional excellence. You’ll need:- Substantial post-qualifying experience&nbsp;in child and family social work - A proven track record&nbsp;of coaching, mentoring, and motivating staff - In-depth knowledge&nbsp;of children’s safeguarding, risk management, and legislation - Excellent judgement and decision-making skills, including on high-risk cases - A strong understanding of the social care needs of children and families - A commitment to achieving the highest standards of practice - A&nbsp;relevant social work qualification&nbsp;(e.g. Dip SW, CQSW) - Social Work England registration<h2>About us</h2>Luton Council has been selected to deliver the government’s Families First for Children Pathfinder programme.Luton is one of seven new areas in the second wave to be chosen with the aim of protecting vulnerable children from harm and improving services to help more children stay with their families in safe and loving homes.The programme is an amazing opportunity for Luton to shape future social care practice, which includes closer working relationships with our health, police, education and voluntary sector partners.Children are at the heart of everything we do in Luton, and we are very proud of the tremendous work that is already taking place together with our partners, including the development of our Family Hubs and working towards making Luton a child-friendly town where our children and young people can grow up feeling happy, healthy and secure.Our ambitious Luton 2040 Vision&nbsp;– that no-one in Luton will have to live in poverty – is at the heart of everything we do. We recognise that our people are remarkable, talented, committed and passionate about serving our residents.The people of Luton depend heavily on this council – and that means our workforce! Are you ready to realise the remarkable and help us deliver our vision?We welcome applications from all sections of the community and are committed to developing a workforce that&nbsp;reflects the diversity of our borough<h2>Application process</h2>Because of the nature of this job, it will be necessary for the appropriate level of criminal record disclosure to be undertaken. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore applicants are required to declare all unspent cautions and convictions; and also any adult cautions (simple or conditional), and spent convictions that are not protected as defined by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2020). A person’s criminal record will not in itself prevent a person from being appointed to this post. Applicants will not be refused posts because of offences which are not relevant to, and do not place them at or make them a risk in, the role for which they are applying. However in the event of the employment being taken up, any failure to disclose such offence, as detailed above, will result in dismissal or disciplinary action by the Authority.<h2>Additional information</h2>We offer a range of excellent staff benefits which include: <ul><li>From 25&nbsp;to 32&nbsp;days’ annual leave:&nbsp;linked to length of service and grade</li><li>Buying annual leave scheme:&nbsp;buy up to 20 days additional annual leave</li><li>Career Pathways:&nbsp;step up in your career or move into a specialist area</li><li>Pension scheme:&nbsp;with generous employer contributions of up to&nbsp;20.2 per cent (at July 2023) and 3x salary death in service grant</li><li>Generous relocation package:&nbsp;up to £8,000 (subject to eligibility)</li><li>Employee Assistance Programme:&nbsp;a free, 24/7 confidential counselling and wellbeing support service available to all employees, their partner or spouse and dependent children over 16 still living at home</li><li>Work/life balance:&nbsp;flexible working options including working from home where possible. We welcome requests for flexible working arrangements including part-time hours and alternative working patterns</li><li>Training and support:&nbsp;unlimited access to development courses, mentoring and support and clear career pathways</li><li>Staff offers:&nbsp;includes discounts on your MOT, gym and fitness, restaurants and salons</li><li>Arriva Travel Club:&nbsp;great value savings on local bus travel</li><li>Friday Funday Socials -&nbsp;One Friday every 2 months where we encourage our staff to get together to socialise after work</li></ul><h2>Available documents</h2>Attached documents are available under links. Clicking a document link will initialize its download.<ul><li><a href="https://emea3.recruitmentplatform.com/tlk/pages/fo/download_job_file.jsp?ID=PSKFK026203F3VBQB686G8N7P&amp;nDocumentID=1568611&amp;ptId=11592" target="_blank">download: Deputy Team Manager - Family Help JD.pdf</a></li><li><a href="https://emea3.recruitmentplatform.com/tlk/pages/fo/download_job_file.jsp?ID=PSKFK026203F3VBQB686G8N7P&amp;nDocumentID=1568612&amp;ptId=11592" target="_blank">download: Luton_Values_Flyer.pdf</a></li></ul>





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Luton Borough Council

Deputy Team Manager - Family Help

<h2>About the job</h2>Salary: £41,511 - £44,711 a year pro rata plus £963 essential car user allowance Hours per week: 37 Contract type: Fixed term&nbsp;(12 months from start date)Are you passionate about safe, high-quality housing? We’re looking for a proactive and committed Private Sector HousingProject Enforcement Officer to help raise living standards in the private housing sector and ensure compliance with building safety regulations.In this important role, you’ll lead on targeted service improvement projects, carry out property inspections, and take proactive enforcement action where needed. Your work will directly support safer, healthier homes and improved outcomes for residents across the borough.If you're ready to make a real impact through hands-on housing enforcement and project work, we’d love to hear from you.Please note this role does not attract sponsorship.<h2>About you</h2>We’re looking for a skilled and motivated Private Sector HousingProject Enforcement Officer to join our team and play a vital role in improving housing standards within the private sector. If you have a passion for public service, housing quality, and building safety, this is an excellent opportunity to make a tangible difference in our community.You’ll consult, negotiate, and advise a wide range of professionals and members of the public, using your knowledge to inspect properties, gather evidence, and produce clear, professional reports with informed recommendations. Strong analytical skills are key—you’ll be expected to assess complex building and housing situations, review tenders, and prepare witness statements where necessary.Working independently and as part of a team, you’ll manage your own workload and contribute to service improvement projects. Strong time management, excellent written communication, and the ability to use IT systems confidently are essential.You should have in-depth knowledge of building construction, housing standards, and enforcement procedures within local authority settings. A qualification in Environmental Health (EHO, EHP, or CEHP) or equivalent professional experience is required. You’ll also need to be physically able to conduct thorough property inspections, including accessing roof and loft spaces using ladders, and must be able to travel throughout the borough daily.This is a public facing role so you’ll need to show off your fluency in speaking and writing English.An understanding of how discrimination can affect service delivery and a commitment to inclusive practice is essential to this role. If you're ready to use your expertise to protect and support residents, we’d love to hear from you.<h2>About us</h2>Our ambitious&nbsp;Luton 2040 Vision&nbsp;– that no-one in Luton will have to live in poverty – is at the heart of everything we do. We recognise that our people are remarkable, talented, committed and passionate about serving our residents.The people of Luton depend heavily on this council – and that means our workforce! Are you ready to realise the remarkable and help us deliver our vision?We welcome applications from all sections of the community and are committed to developing a workforce that&nbsp;reflects the diversity of our borough<h2>Application Process</h2>Because of the nature of this job, it will be necessary for the appropriate level of criminal record disclosure to be undertaken. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore applicants are required to declare all unspent cautions and convictions; and also any adult cautions (simple or conditional), and spent convictions that are not protected as defined by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2020). A person’s criminal record will not in itself prevent a person from being appointed to this post. Applicants will not be refused posts because of offences which are not relevant to, and do not place them at or make them a risk in, the role for which they are applying. However in the event of the employment being taken up, any failure to disclose such offence, as detailed above, will result in dismissal or disciplinary action by the Authority. On occasions, we may close a vacancy early due to a very high number of applications being received. <h2>Benefits</h2>We offer a range of excellent staff benefits which include: - From 25 to 32 days’ annual leave: linked to length of service and grade - Buying annual leave scheme: buy up to 20 days additional annual leave - Career Pathways: step up in your career or move into a specialist area - Pension scheme: with generous employer contributions of up to 20.2 per cent (at July 2023) and 3x salary death in service grant - Generous relocation package: up to £8,000 (subject to eligibility) - Employee Assistance Programme: a free, 24/7 confidential counselling and wellbeing support service available to all employees, their partner or spouse and dependent children over 16 still living at home - Work/life balance: flexible working options including working from home where possible. We welcome requests for flexible working arrangements including part-time hours and alternative working patterns - Training and support: unlimited access to development courses, mentoring and support and clear career pathways - Staff offers: includes discounts on your MOT, gym and fitness, restaurants and salons - Arriva Travel Club: great value savings on local bus travel<h2>How to apply</h2>We understand that job applications take time and effort, but a high-quality application shows that you are professional with a good attention to detail. The recruiting manager may receive a number of applications for each job advertised so you want yours to stand out! Our ‘How to apply' page has more tips to help with your application:&nbsp;<a href="https://m.luton.gov.uk/Page/Show/Jobs_and_careers/recruitment/Pages/How-to-apply.aspx" target="_blank">How to apply</a><h2>Available documents</h2>Attached documents are available under links. Clicking a document link will initialize its download.<ul><li><a href="https://emea3.recruitmentplatform.com/tlk/pages/fo/download_job_file.jsp?ID=PSKFK026203F3VBQB686G8N7P&amp;nDocumentID=1564325&amp;ptId=11586" target="_blank">download: PREF105456 Priv Sect Hsg Enforcement Off (M2) Project Officer_ (002).pdf</a></li></ul>





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PRIVATE SECTOR HOUSING PROJECT ENFORCEMENT OFFICER

<h2>About the job</h2>Salary: £41,511 - £44,711 a year plus £5,500 market supplement and £963 essential car user allowance (subject to criteria) Hours per week: 37 Contract type: PermanentThe Children with Disabilities (CWD) service offers a comprehensive service to children with significant learning disabilities, physical disabilities and life limiting health conditions. We put children, young people and their families at the heart of everything we do.Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of children, young people, and families? Do you thrive in complex, dynamic environments and bring experience, dedication, and compassion to your work? If so, we’d love to hear from you.In this pivotal role, you will work closely with children, young people, families, and multidisciplinary teams to provide vital support and protection for those with complex needs and risks. Your responsibilities will include:<ul><li>Conducting assessments, statutory visits, and parenting evaluations.</li><li>Planning and implementing tailored, multi-agency interventions.</li><li>Mentoring and coaching less experienced team members.</li><li>Collaborating with internal and external partners for joint casework.</li><li>Driving the development of best practices and procedures aligned with Social Work Professional Standards.</li><li>Supporting management in achieving key performance targets.</li></ul>Please note this role does not attract sponsorship.<h2>About you</h2>To excel in this role, you will bring extensive post-qualification experience in social work, coupled with the ability to make sound professional judgments and effectively manage complex cases with minimal supervision.Your expertise in analysing situations, assessing intervention needs, and anticipating critical issues will be key to delivering impactful support.You should have a comprehensive understanding of legislation and statutory responsibilities within Children and Family Services, as well as a clear grasp of child development, family dynamics, and the unique challenges faced by vulnerable or disabled children.Additionally, your awareness of the effects of social deprivation and your ability to respond with empathy and professionalism will enable you to address the needs of those you support effectively.<h2>About us</h2>Our ambitious Luton 2040 Vision&nbsp;– that no-one in Luton will have to live in poverty – is at the heart of everything we do. We recognise that our people are remarkable, talented, committed and passionate about serving our residents.The people of Luton depend heavily on this council – and that means our workforce! Are you ready to realise the remarkable and help us deliver our vision?<h2>Application process</h2>Because of the nature of this job, it will be necessary for the appropriate level of criminal record disclosure to be undertaken. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore applicants are required to declare all unspent cautions and convictions; and also any adult cautions (simple or conditional), and spent convictions that are not protected as defined by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2020). A person’s criminal record will not in itself prevent a person from being appointed to this post. Applicants will not be refused posts because of offences which are not relevant to, and do not place them at or make them a risk in, the role for which they are applying. However in the event of the employment being taken up, any failure to disclose such offence, as detailed above, will result in dismissal or disciplinary action by the Authority.<h2>Additional information</h2>We offer a range of excellent staff benefits which include: <ul><li>From 25&nbsp;to 32&nbsp;days’ annual leave:&nbsp;linked to length of service and grade</li><li>Buying annual leave scheme:&nbsp;buy up to 20 days additional annual leave</li><li>Career Pathways:&nbsp;step up in your career or move into a specialist area</li><li>Pension scheme:&nbsp;with generous employer contributions of up to&nbsp;20.2 per cent (at July 2023) and 3x salary death in service grant</li><li>Generous relocation package:&nbsp;up to £8,000 (subject to eligibility)</li><li>Employee Assistance Programme:&nbsp;a free, 24/7 confidential counselling and wellbeing support service available to all employees, their partner or spouse and dependent children over 16 still living at home</li><li>Work/life balance:&nbsp;flexible working options including working from home where possible. We welcome requests for flexible working arrangements including part-time hours and alternative working patterns</li><li>Training and support:&nbsp;unlimited access to development courses, mentoring and support and clear career pathways</li><li>Staff offers:&nbsp;includes discounts on your MOT, gym and fitness, restaurants and salons</li><li>Arriva Travel Club:&nbsp;great value savings on local bus travel</li><li>Friday Funday Socials -&nbsp;One Friday every 2 months where we encourage our staff to get together to socialise after work</li></ul><h2>Available documents</h2>Attached documents are available under links. Clicking a document link will initialize its download.<ul><li><a href="https://emea3.recruitmentplatform.com/tlk/pages/fo/download_job_file.jsp?ID=PSKFK026203F3VBQB686G8N7P&amp;nDocumentID=1457344&amp;ptId=11591" target="_blank">download: Senior Practitioner JD.pdf</a></li><li><a href="https://emea3.recruitmentplatform.com/tlk/pages/fo/download_job_file.jsp?ID=PSKFK026203F3VBQB686G8N7P&amp;nDocumentID=1457346&amp;ptId=11591" target="_blank">download: Luton_Values_Flyer.pdf</a></li></ul>





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Senior Practitioner - Children with Disabilities

<h2>About the job</h2>Salary: £37,938 - £40,476 a year plus £5,500 market supplement and £963 essential car user allowance (subject to criteria) Hours per week: 37 Contract type: PermanentJoin Our Adoption Team as a Social Worker!Are you passionate about making a life-changing difference in the lives of children and families? Our Adoption Team is seeking an experienced and dedicated Social Worker to support our mission of creating safe, loving, and permanent homes for children.Key Responsibilities:<ul><li>Recruit, Assess, and Prepare: Work closely with prospective adoptive parents, conducting interviews, compiling reports, and providing expert advice to assist the Panel in making informed decisions.</li><li>Support Matching and Placement: Help approved adopters find the right match, providing support during introductions, placement, and the adoption process, including court representation and training as needed.</li><li>Permanency Planning Leadership: Play a key role in permanency planning by guiding and supporting child care social workers with decisions and processes related to adoption.</li></ul>If you're ready to make a difference and want to be part of a supportive, professional, and diverse team,&nbsp;apply today!Please note this role does not attract sponsorship.<h2>About you</h2>We are looking for a compassionate and experienced professional who is ready to make a lasting difference in the lives of children and families. If you are a qualified social worker with:<ul><li>Extensive Experience: Significant post-qualifying experience in the social or health care field.</li><li>Strong Decision-Making Skills: Confidence in making professional judgments in multidisciplinary settings.</li><li>A Solid Understanding of Child Care and Adoption: Including knowledge of child care and adoption legislation, and the lifelong impact adoption has on adopted people, their families, and birth families.</li><li>Expertise in Communication: Familiarity with theories and techniques for effectively communicating with children.</li><li>In-Depth Knowledge of Legislation: Comprehensive understanding of statutory responsibilities and quality standards in Adoption Services.</li></ul>We do ask that you have&nbsp;DipSW, CQSW, or an equivalent recognised professional qualification.This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a collaborative environment, has a passion for child welfare, and wants to be part of a team that creates life-changing outcomes for children and families.If this sounds like you, we’d love to hear from you!<h2>About us</h2>Our ambitious Luton 2040 Vision&nbsp;– that no-one in Luton will have to live in poverty – is at the heart of everything we do. We recognise that our people are remarkable, talented, committed and passionate about serving our residents.The people of Luton depend heavily on this council – and that means our workforce! Are you ready to realise the remarkable and help us deliver our vision?<h2>Application process</h2>Because of the nature of this job, it will be necessary for the appropriate level of criminal record disclosure to be undertaken. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore applicants are required to declare all unspent cautions and convictions; and also any adult cautions (simple or conditional), and spent convictions that are not protected as defined by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2020). A person’s criminal record will not in itself prevent a person from being appointed to this post. Applicants will not be refused posts because of offences which are not relevant to, and do not place them at or make them a risk in, the role for which they are applying. However in the event of the employment being taken up, any failure to disclose such offence, as detailed above, will result in dismissal or disciplinary action by the Authority.<h2>Additional information</h2>We offer a range of excellent staff benefits which include: <ul><li>From 25&nbsp;to 32&nbsp;days’ annual leave:&nbsp;linked to length of service and grade</li><li>Buying annual leave scheme:&nbsp;buy up to 20 days additional annual leave</li><li>Career Pathways:&nbsp;step up in your career or move into a specialist area</li><li>Pension scheme:&nbsp;with generous employer contributions of up to&nbsp;20.2 per cent (at July 2023) and 3x salary death in service grant</li><li>Generous relocation package:&nbsp;up to £8,000 (subject to eligibility)</li><li>Employee Assistance Programme:&nbsp;a free, 24/7 confidential counselling and wellbeing support service available to all employees, their partner or spouse and dependent children over 16 still living at home</li><li>Work/life balance:&nbsp;flexible working options including working from home where possible. We welcome requests for flexible working arrangements including part-time hours and alternative working patterns</li><li>Training and support:&nbsp;unlimited access to development courses, mentoring and support and clear career pathways</li><li>Staff offers:&nbsp;includes discounts on your MOT, gym and fitness, restaurants and salons</li><li>Arriva Travel Club:&nbsp;great value savings on local bus travel</li><li>Friday Funday Socials -&nbsp;One Friday every 2 months where we encourage our staff to get together to socialise after work</li></ul><h2>Available documents</h2>Attached documents are available under links. Clicking a document link will initialize its download.<ul><li><a href="https://emea3.recruitmentplatform.com/tlk/pages/fo/download_job_file.jsp?ID=PSKFK026203F3VBQB686G8N7P&amp;nDocumentID=1431294&amp;ptId=11589" target="_blank">download: Luton_Values_Flyer.pdf</a></li><li><a href="https://emea3.recruitmentplatform.com/tlk/pages/fo/download_job_file.jsp?ID=PSKFK026203F3VBQB686G8N7P&amp;nDocumentID=1431304&amp;ptId=11589" target="_blank">download: Social Worker - Adoption &amp; Permanence Team JD (1).pdf</a></li></ul>





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Social Worker - Adoption Team

<h2>About the job</h2>Salary: £37,938 - £40,476 a year plus £5,500 market supplement allowance and £963 essential car user allowance Hours per week: 37 Contract type: PermanentAre you passionate about making a difference in the lives of children, young people, and families? Do you thrive in complex, dynamic environments and bring experience, dedication, and compassion to your work? If so, we’d love to hear from you.In this pivotal role, you will work closely with children, young people, families, and multidisciplinary teams to provide vital support and protection for those with complex needs and risks. Your responsibilities will include:<ul><li>Conducting assessments, statutory visits, and parenting evaluations.</li><li>Planning and implementing tailored, multi-agency interventions.</li><li>Collaborating with internal and external partners for joint casework.</li><li>Driving the development of best practices and procedures aligned with Social Work Professional Standards.</li><li>Supporting management in achieving key performance targets.</li></ul>Please note this role does not attract sponsorship.<h2>About you</h2>You are a passionate and experienced social work professional, bringing substantial post-qualifying expertise in fostering and child and family social work. With a deep understanding of the needs of young people in care, you have developed a high level of competence in the fostering field, aligning your practice with national standards and best practice guidance.Your experience includes working directly with children who have experienced trauma, attachment challenges, and associated disorders, and you bring both empathy and insight to your approach. You have a strong track record of providing effective supervision, both one-to-one and in group settings, demonstrating confident leadership in supervisory practice and support.A skilled communicator, you’re able to present complex reports and deliver impactful presentations tailored to a range of audiences. You thrive in collaborative environments, contributing to team-based problem-solving with a solution-focused mindset.Building meaningful relationships is at the heart of your work—whether with children, carers, or colleagues—and your ability to engage people from all backgrounds is one of your key strengths.You hold a DipSW, CQSW, or an equivalent recognised qualification in social work, and you are registered with Social Work England.<h2>About us</h2>Our ambitious Luton 2040 Vision&nbsp;– that no-one in Luton will have to live in poverty – is at the heart of everything we do. We recognise that our people are remarkable, talented, committed and passionate about serving our residents.The people of Luton depend heavily on this council – and that means our workforce! Are you ready to realise the remarkable and help us deliver our vision?We welcome applications from all sections of the community and are committed to developing a workforce that&nbsp;reflects the diversity of our borough<h2>Application process</h2>Because of the nature of this job, it will be necessary for the appropriate level of criminal record disclosure to be undertaken. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore applicants are required to declare all unspent cautions and convictions; and also any adult cautions (simple or conditional), and spent convictions that are not protected as defined by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2020). A person’s criminal record will not in itself prevent a person from being appointed to this post. Applicants will not be refused posts because of offences which are not relevant to, and do not place them at or make them a risk in, the role for which they are applying. However in the event of the employment being taken up, any failure to disclose such offence, as detailed above, will result in dismissal or disciplinary action by the Authority.<h2>Additional information</h2>We offer a range of excellent staff benefits which include: <ul><li>From 25&nbsp;to 32&nbsp;days’ annual leave:&nbsp;linked to length of service and grade</li><li>Buying annual leave scheme:&nbsp;buy up to 20 days additional annual leave</li><li>Career Pathways:&nbsp;step up in your career or move into a specialist area</li><li>Pension scheme:&nbsp;with generous employer contributions of up to&nbsp;20.2 per cent (at July 2023) and 3x salary death in service grant</li><li>Generous relocation package:&nbsp;up to £8,000 (subject to eligibility)</li><li>Employee Assistance Programme:&nbsp;a free, 24/7 confidential counselling and wellbeing support service available to all employees, their partner or spouse and dependent children over 16 still living at home</li><li>Work/life balance:&nbsp;flexible working options including working from home where possible. We welcome requests for flexible working arrangements including part-time hours and alternative working patterns</li><li>Training and support:&nbsp;unlimited access to development courses, mentoring and support and clear career pathways</li><li>Staff offers:&nbsp;includes discounts on your MOT, gym and fitness, restaurants and salons</li><li>Arriva Travel Club:&nbsp;great value savings on local bus travel</li><li>Friday Funday Socials -&nbsp;One Friday every 2 months where we encourage our staff to get together to socialise after work</li></ul><h2>Available documents</h2>Attached documents are available under links. Clicking a document link will initialize its download.<ul><li><a href="https://emea3.recruitmentplatform.com/tlk/pages/fo/download_job_file.jsp?ID=PSKFK026203F3VBQB686G8N7P&amp;nDocumentID=1533845&amp;ptId=11590" target="_blank">download: Social Worker Children- L7 M1 JD.pdf</a></li><li><a href="https://emea3.recruitmentplatform.com/tlk/pages/fo/download_job_file.jsp?ID=PSKFK026203F3VBQB686G8N7P&amp;nDocumentID=1533846&amp;ptId=11590" target="_blank">download: Luton_Values_Flyer.pdf</a></li></ul>





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Social Worker - Children Looked After

<h4>The Role</h4>Step into a Senior Role that Makes a Lasting ImpactAre you an experienced social worker ready to take the next step in your career? Do you want to play a key role in shaping high-quality, person-centred care for adults in Southwark?This could be your perfect next move.We’re looking for Deputy Team Managers – also known as a Senior Social Workers – to join our Adult Social Work Services. This role offers the best of both worlds: the opportunity to hold a meaningful, senior position while remaining close to frontline practice and the people we support.You’ll be a vital part of a dynamic, multi-disciplinary team, working alongside skilled colleagues to support adults with physical disabilities, older people, adults with dementia, and carers. You’ll bring your expertise and leadership in practice to complex cases, support less experienced team members, and contribute to a collaborative, supportive culture.Why Join Southwark?We understand that more and more professionals are valuing the long-term benefits of permanent roles—like career stability, funded development and the chance to build lasting relationships with the people they support.At Southwark, we offer:<ul><li>a stable, secure role with clear pathways for progression</li><li>generous benefits, including annual leave and pension</li><li>funded training and CPD, including leadership programmes</li><li>flexible and hybrid working, plus the tools you need to thrive</li><li>strong professional support, including from our Principal Social Worker and OT</li></ul>Who We're Looking ForYou’ll be an experienced and confident social worker who is:<ul><li>a qualified and registered Social Worker.</li><li>experienced, with post-qualification training or equivalent expertise in a relevant field.</li><li>knowledgeable about current and emerging adult social care legislation</li><li>skilled in managing complex cases and safeguarding work</li><li>a strong communicator who supports colleagues and promotes best practice</li><li>committed to high standards of care and person-centred support</li><li>ready to step into a senior position within a supportive team</li></ul>Whether you're seeking greater responsibility or looking to deepen your impact without moving fully into management, this role provides the opportunity to grow while staying rooted in practice.To apply, please indicate which team you’re interested in joining. Learn more about our teams and what they do <a href="https://www.southwarkadultsocialcarejobs.co.uk/services/" target="_blank">here</a>. This post requires an Enhanced DBS check.Benefits and more information:In your role, we want you to feel supported, challenged and rewarded. You will benefit from our family-friendly policies including flexible working, home working, and a local government pension scheme, plus many other staff benefits. You will join a motivated, driven and supportive team that strives for excellence and values its members. You will also be part of a successful and high-achieving development team that is making a real difference to the lives of residents in the borough. For more information about the wide variety of benefits you can take advantage of please visit our <a href="https://jobs.southwark.gov.uk/why-us/" target="_blank">Staff Benefits</a> page.Guaranteed Interview Scheme:As part of our commitment to inclusion, we offer guaranteed interviews for specific groups of people. To qualify, you'll need to meet the minimum requirements for the role, and identify with one of the below criteria:<ul><li>Members of the Armed Forces and veterans</li><li>Are currently in care, or have previously been in care</li><li>If you consider yourself to be disabled or if you have a long-term health condition</li></ul>We are an organisation who is passionate about our people and understands that richness of diversity is a requirement to provide the best possible services to our communities. This is demonstrated through our council-wide ambitious commitment to tackle racial inequality in our communities and workforce through our <a href="https://www.southwark.gov.uk/engagement-and-consultations/southwark-stands-together" target="_blank">Southwark Stands Together programme</a>. We particularly welcome applications from members of the Black, Asian and ethnic minority communities to increase representation at senior management level in the Council.





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Deputy Team Manager - Adults

We are looking for an operative to join the grounds maintenance team. The role is based outdoors, working in all-weather types, appropriate protective clothing will be supplied. You should have general grounds maintenance skills and experience of using light plant and powered tools. Candidates must also have a full valid UK driving licence including trailer towing (Category B+E entitlement). Additionally, you will have excellent communication skills as you will be representing the Council and will need to always be courteous and helpful.<ul></ul>

Grounds Maintenance Operative

About the BoroughIn Sutton, there is much for us to be proud of both as a council and as a borough. This includes high levels of resident satisfaction, the quality of our services, our success in addressing our financial challenges to date, the way that we involve and engage with residents on key issues facing the borough, and the enthusiastic and motivated staff that we employ.&nbsp;Looking ahead, there are plans for the delivery of new homes and new schools and the London Cancer Hub is being developed, while the Council is also seen as a driving force within the South London Partnership of five outer south west London boroughs focused on strategic growth, regeneration and investment.All of this demonstrates a good track record and an authority that is ambitious and set to deliver more improvements for the borough. We've set out our vision for the future of Sutton in our corporate plan - Ambitious for Sutton. This strategic plan will shape the outcomes we achieve, the services we provide, and the impact we have on residents, to make Sutton a great place to live, work and raise a family.Situated in Zone 5, Sutton is less than 30 minutes by train from central London, and south and south west London are easily accessible by public transport. There are 10 train stations which serve key neighbourhoods within the borough providing direct connections to London Victoria, London Bridge, London Blackfriars and St Pancras International. Sutton also has direct rail connections with Epsom, Dorking, Guildford and Horsham, as well as Wimbledon for an interchange with the London Underground and West Croydon for the London Overground. There’s also an extensive road network which provides close and easy access to the M25 and M23.About the Service and TeamThe London Borough of Sutton “is uncompromising in its focus on improving quality of frontline social work” – OfstedLondon Borough of Sutton works closely with Kingston University and regional partners as part of the Developing Together Social Work Teaching Partnership (SWTP). The partnership offers staff a wide range of pre and post qualifying education opportunities to promote continuous learning and development. This includes staff being encouraged to support the practice education of Social Work students and those in the assessed and supported year in employment (ASYE). Staff are also given the opportunity to attend conferences, workshops and have access to research and practice resources to support their ongoing professional development.Children's Social Care is going through an important change to meet the growing needs of the children and families we support. We are making many improvements to ensure that care for children is better and to create positive working environments for our staff. With committed leaders and experienced managers, we are bringing fresh ideas to our work and are helping to make real improvements in how we support children and families. Our aim is to provide high-quality care that helps children thrive while also creating an inclusive, diverse, and supportive environment for our staff to develop their careers.About the Role and Our Ideal CandidateWe have an exciting opportunity to join us as a MARAC Co-Ordination and Domestic Abuse Officer within Children's Social Care at the London Borough of Sutton. This opportunity is available on a secondment for 12 months, with a view of extending. Our objective is to support those experiencing domestic abuse and to ensure support is visible to all. Reporting to the Team Manager, you will undertake the following:<ul><li>MARAC Coordination:</li></ul>Coordination of MARAC, ensuring continuous improvement by keeping up to date with legislation and best practice, as well as delivering training to ensure professionals are aware of referral pathways and how to constructively engage in the process and work effectively with relevant partners Work with MARAC partners and others to ensure effective collaboration, leading to improved outcomes for victims and children Collate MARAC data and provide reports and updates as needed to strategic partnership meetings, including the annual MARAC review Respond to MARAC referrals and queries in a timely manner, as set out in the agreed guidelines<ul><li>Additional Responsibilities:</li></ul>Enhancing Sutton’s Coordinated Community Response (CCR):&nbsp; Keep up to date with developments in best practice, innovation and national policy to enable us to continuously improve our local service offer and make the most efficient use of available resources Strengthen partnerships by assisting to organise Forum / Champions network meetings to facilitate communication and local partners working effectively, as well as facilitating constructive work among Transform partners<ul><li>Grant Funding co-lead:&nbsp;</li></ul> Identifying and supporting external grant funding bids to add value to the Transform partnership offer. Working with existing and future grant-funded services such as IRIS, DRIVE and Restart to ensure we’re getting maximum value from and that staff are aware of how to refer into these interventions<ul><li>Perpetrator management co-lead and trainer:</li></ul> Further developing our approach to perpetrator management, ensuring we learn from existing programmes, embedding a culture of continuous improvement, including training social care and other professionals on how to engage more effectively with perpetrators in order to reduce risk to victims and children<ul><li>Deputise for the DA Commissioning Manager:&nbsp;</li></ul> Support the DA Commissioning Manager with the process of recommissioning the Sutton DA service, including the review / consultation process to identify what’s gone well with the existing service and opportunities for improvement Participate in the DA Strategic Partnership Board meetings to ensure that we have an effective systems-wide approach with buy-in from decision-makers, informed by input from operational / front-line staff&nbsp;<ul><li>LSCP training:</li></ul> Deliver training to local professionals to support improvement of their identification of and response to victims and children, and how to work constructively with other partners in order to achieve better outcomes more quickly<ul><li>MARAC / DA / Perpetrator work SPoC with CSC:&nbsp;</li></ul> Participate in MAMDA meetings to provide information and advice on cases referred into CFCS with an element of DA Consultations and advice to front-line professionals such as social workers and others about DA cases, with a goal of delivering better outcomes more quickly Our Offer to YouAs an organisation that values and nurtures talent, we’re committed to helping you fulfil your potential and will offer you a supportive, friendly and collaborative environment to grow and develop your career and skills. We’re constantly striving to improve our ways of working so putting your ideas across - however big or small - will be fully encouraged and supported by your colleagues and our dynamic and experienced management team.In addition, we offer a modern and flexible working environment for our staff, supported by our IT infrastructure, including Google Chromebooks and Google Apps. Our Flexible Working - Smarter Working Scheme embraces new ways of working. It provides improved work life balance for our staff as it allows staff to work from a variety of locations and staff are not required to work within the office 5 days a week.Employees have access to a wide range of benefits, some of which include:<ul><li>Generous annual leave entitlement plus bank holidays (pro-rata if part-time working hours apply)</li><li>General Council Flexi-time (Please note, this applies to roles at grades 1-9 only)</li><li>Public Health Service Localised Flexi-time Scheme - accrual of up to 5 days per year&nbsp;</li><li>Three volunteering days per year in Sutton</li><li>Comprehensive learning and development programme</li><li>Local and national discounts for shopping, eating out and leisure activities</li><li>Interest free season ticket loans</li><li>Local Government Pension Scheme</li><li>Car parking scheme</li><li>Bicycle loan facilities and cycle to work scheme</li><li>Zip car scheme</li><li>Free eye tests and contribution towards glasses</li><li>Confidential wellbeing and counselling support</li><li>Subsidised gym membership</li></ul>Application ProcessPlease apply online outlining what skills, abilities and experience you can bring which makes you an ideal candidate for this role. Please ensure you refer to the requirements outlined in the job profile when completing your application.To support our diversity agenda and reduce the risk of bias in our recruitment activities, our short listing process completely anonymises personal information that can identify job applicants e.g. name, title etc. Our hiring managers review and short list applications based on the information provided as part of your application as to how well you meet the requirements and criteria for the role, as outlined in the job profile.The closing date is given as a guide. We reserve the right to close this vacancy once a sufficient number of applications has been received. Therefore, it is strongly advised that you complete and submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.Additional InformationWe pride ourselves on being a diverse, inclusive and welcoming Borough and we aim to create a workforce which reflects the community we serve - the key highlights from our recent Equalities Workforce Report can be seen <a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/1KGMTYxsYV0WkCbJAHTDyEDSVwv5YDX9A/view?usp=sharing" target="_blank">here.</a> We are respectful of difference and realise the positive value of diversity in our workforce. We welcome and encourage job applications from people of all backgrounds and particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic candidates and disabled candidates, as these groups are currently under-represented in our workforce. As part of our Disability Confident Committed status, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum/essential criteria for the role.We offer a range of family friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements, staff engagement forums, and inclusive staff networks who help drive our diversity agenda.The UK has introduced a new points-based immigration system affecting EU and Non-EU workers and sponsorship requirements. We advise checking the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.gov.uk/guidance/new-immigration-system-what-you-need-to-know" target="_blank">GOV.UK website</a>&nbsp;for right to work guidance.





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