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We have an exciting opportunity to join the Principal Social Work Team on a 10 month fixed term contract (commencing in October 2025). As part of a team of 7 Practice Development Leads, you will work alongside the Practice Development Service Manager and the Principal Social Worker to deliver a wide range of services that embed quality and reflective practice into the everyday lives of the children, families, and communities we serve. The Practice Development Service is responsible for:<ol><li>Quality Assurance activities which drive high standards across the service</li><li>Supporting and mentoring students and practice educators</li><li>Co-ordinating and delivering 75% of our learning and development opportunities in-house</li><li>Leading Signs of Safety practice development and training</li><li>Overseeing NQSW recruitment and support</li><li>Elevating the voices of children, young people, and families through our participation strategy</li><li>Playing a key role in workforce recruitment and retention</li><li>Providing 1:1 and team-based support for practice development, as well as promoting staff care and wellbeing</li></ol>Your Contribution Each Practice Development Lead is responsible for a specific area of practice, facilitating training, offering 1:1 support, conducting quality assurance, and serving as a key link for service improvement and development. This role allows you to help shape and sustain a culture of continuous learning, development, and excellence. The lead practice area for this role is Mosaic.About you<ul><li>You will hold a degree in Social Work - CQSW, DipSW or equivalent and be registered with Social Work England </li><li>You will have demonstrable experience in relationship and strengths-based practice, working collaboratively with children, young people and families</li><li>A strong working knowledge of Mosaic is essential</li><li>You will have experience in quality assurance (ie. audits)</li><li>Experience supporting the learning of others (PEPs) and facilitating training are desirable</li></ul>For an informal conversation, contact Lori Goossen, Principal Social Worker via email on <a href="mailto:lori.goossen@medway.gov.uk" target="_blank">lori.goossen@medway.gov.uk</a>. Interview date: 12th August 2025 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.





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Medway Council

This is Medway

Practice Development Lead 

We are currently recruiting for a Social Worker within our integrated discharge team to contribute to the delivery of highly effective children and adult services (within Adult Social Care) in an efficient manner. The service is delivered using a strength based, personalised approach.We work across both the acute and non-acute sites across Medway and out of area hospitals. We have been at the forefront of changes in the hospitals discharge to assess model. This has meant that our teamwork with people in an acute setting as well as those in community settings after a period of the time in hospital. This can either be in a health bed, social care step down bed or in the persons’ own home. This role also includes a role in the emergency department of the acute hospital by working with our health colleagues.To work closely with colleagues within the Council and partners ensuring that person centred outcomes are met in ways which utilises available resources as effectively as possible.To work within organisational policy and legislative requirements including The Care Act, Mental Capacity Act and Mental health Act.Medway is a vibrant and exciting place to work, and an opportunity has arisen to join the hospital discharge to assess social work team.We are a supportive team working in a busy environment whilst maintaining our professional standards and we are committed to ongoing professional standards.The successful candidates will be required to work across all settings in line with the changing demands of the system to enable the discharge to assess model to be implemented to ensure timely and safe discharges.All staff working in the department have a responsibility for promoting and supporting the Council's policies and procedures for safeguarding. You should ensure that you carry out your duties and work at all times in a way that ensures the safeguarding and welfare of service users.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.





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Social Worker - Hospital Integrated & Community Discharge Team 

We are currently recruiting for a part-time Young Persons Tracking Officer, to support data collection activities for young people academic age 16-17 years, for NEET and UNKNOWN reporting. The main purpose of this role is to support statutory tracking activities for Medway’s young people, offer support and sign posting to appropriate provision, build positive working relationships with education and training providers to promote services and maintain a supportive social media presence within the IAG Team. To reduce the number of Young People that are Not in Education, Employment or Training (NEET) and those who’s destination UNKNOWN to Medway.This role is for 12hrs per week, to be conducted flexibly across days and evenings Short Listing Criteria Educated to GCSE Grade 4 or above (or equivalent)Have a good understanding of the barriers young people face when gaining education, employment, or trainingStrong oral and written communications skillsGood working knowledge of using ICT systems and databasesInterviews will take place week beginning 4th August 2025.Please ensure you include a personal statement in the application process. 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>

Young Persons Trafficking Officer

<h2>About the job</h2>Salary: £41,511 - £44,711 a year pro rata plus £963 essential car user allowance and £5,000 market supplement allowance Hours per week: 37 Contract type: Fixed Term for 12 monthsThis position is available as a secondment opportunity for 1 year. If you are a permanent LBC employee, 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 a passionate and experienced social work professional with a deep commitment to making a lasting difference in the lives of children and families? We're looking for someone just like you to join our Social Work Academy in Children’s Services.This is an excellent opportunity for a Senior Practitioner who thrives on sharing knowledge, leading by example, and driving the highest standards of practice.You’ll be supporting practice development of our Newly Qualified Social Workers [NQSW}s through their assessed and supported year of employment within the Social Work Academy.The Social Work Academy also aims to:<ul><li>Attract and develop capable, motivated, pro-active, and reflective social workers</li><li>Support NQSW’s to gain a comprehensive understanding of social work roles, responsibilities and Luton’s policies and practice standards</li><li>Support continuing professional development, to ensure sustained delivery of outstanding services to Luton’s children, young people and families</li><li>Promote evidence-based practice, informed by current research and grounded in theory</li><li>Facilitate values-based leadership at all levels and promote a positive learning culture.</li></ul>With your understanding of child development and family dynamics, you’ll support other practitioners through role modelling and reflective supervision to develop confidence in making professional judgements, negotiate resources and plan interventions. This may see you making informed judgements and decisions in challenging situations. No matter the task, you’ll always promote anti-discriminatory practice and empower others.Please note this role does not attract sponsorship.<h2>About you</h2>You bring&nbsp;substantial post-qualifying experience, particularly in&nbsp;child and family social work, with a strong background in&nbsp;safeguarding&nbsp;and&nbsp;risk management.You're a natural mentor and coach, experienced in&nbsp;practice teaching, and dedicated to supporting and developing&nbsp;Newly Qualified Social Workers (NQSWs).You lead with&nbsp;confidence and compassion, ensuring quality through&nbsp;effective co-working, challenge, guidance, and support.Your&nbsp;organisational skills&nbsp;are top-notch, and your&nbsp;professional judgement&nbsp;is grounded in sound understanding and assessment of risk.You build strong, respectful relationships – whether with children and families, colleagues, or external partners – and you know how to&nbsp;influence and negotiate&nbsp;effectively.We are looking for someone with excellent knowledge of&nbsp;legislation, national guidance, and best practices, with an in-depth understanding of the&nbsp;social care needs of children and families.We do ask that you are registered with SWE and have a relevant professional qualification, e.g.: Dip SW, CQSW.If you're ready to step into a role where you can truly inspire, guide, and lead others – while continuing to grow yourself –&nbsp;we want to hear from you.<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=1544584&amp;ptId=11529" target="_blank">download: Senior Practitioner - SWA JD 25.pdf</a></li><li><a href="https://emea3.recruitmentplatform.com/tlk/pages/fo/download_job_file.jsp?ID=PSKFK026203F3VBQB686G8N7P&amp;nDocumentID=1557767&amp;ptId=11529" target="_blank">download: Luton_Values_Flyer.pdf</a></li></ul>





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Luton Borough Council

Senior Practitioner - Social Work Academy

<h2>About the job</h2>Salary: £37,938 - £40,476 a year plus £963 essential car user allowance Hours per week: 37 Contract type: PermanentAre you passionate about making a real difference in the lives of young people and victims of crime? Luton Youth Justice Service is seeking a committed and experienced individual to take on a pivotal role in coordinating and delivering restorative justice through our Referral Order programme.As a&nbsp;Referral Order Coordinator, you will lead on the development, implementation, and daily operation of Referral Orders and Panels within Luton. You’ll play a key role in ensuring a consistent, high-quality approach aligned with National Standards and agency policies. Your work will directly support positive outcomes for young people, victims, and the wider community through restorative conferencing and mediation services.Key Responsibilities:<ul><li>Develop and oversee Referral Order processes and ensure adherence to national and local standards</li><li>Coordinate and chair restorative justice panels, conferencing sessions, and indirect mediation</li><li>Build and maintain strong multi-agency relationships to support service delivery</li><li>Supervise and support volunteer Panel Members, staff, victims, and young people</li><li>Contribute to wider restorative justice initiatives within the Youth Justice Service</li></ul>Please note this role does not attract sponsorship.<h2>About you</h2>We’re looking for a dedicated and resilient professional with a strong background in the criminal justice system and a passion for restorative practice. You’ll need to bring both professional knowledge and practical experience to support young people and victims effectively.You will have:<ul><li>Substantial experience&nbsp;in a discipline directly related to the criminal justice system</li><li>Some experience&nbsp;of working with adolescents, ideally in a youth justice or support role</li><li>Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to build trust and engage effectively with children, young people, parents, victims, and multi-agency professionals</li><li>Strong supervisory skills, with the ability to support staff, volunteers, and victims throughout the restorative process</li><li>Proven problem-solving ability, able to analyse complex situations and implement effective, restorative solutions</li></ul>In addition, we’re looking for someone with:<ul><li>A solid understanding of the youth justice system, particularly Referral Orders and Restorative Justice approaches</li><li>A relevant professional or degree-level qualification – or equivalent experience – in a field such as Social Services, Probation, Police, Youth Work, Health, or Education</li><li>A full driving licence and access to a vehicle, as the role involves regular travel within and beyond the borough</li><li>The flexibility to work outside of standard office hours, including evenings and weekends (approximately 40% of the time)</li></ul>Your ability to combine structure with empathy, and to lead restorative processes with confidence and care, will be key to your success in this role.This is a public facing role so you’ll need to show off your fluency in speaking and writing English<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=1563680&amp;ptId=11528" target="_blank">download: Referral Order &amp; Restorative Conferencing Coordinator.pdf</a></li><li><a href="https://emea3.recruitmentplatform.com/tlk/pages/fo/download_job_file.jsp?ID=PSKFK026203F3VBQB686G8N7P&amp;nDocumentID=1563681&amp;ptId=11528" target="_blank">download: Luton_Values_Flyer.pdf</a></li></ul>





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Referral Order & Restorative Conferencing Coordinator

Our Story:Halton is a vibrant local authority with a rich history and heritage, featuring two iconic bridges that connect communities across the River Mersey. Located in Cheshire, Halton boasts excellent transport links between Liverpool and Manchester, as well as close proximity to both Liverpool John Lennon and Manchester Airports.Our progressive community strategy aims to bring about meaningful, long-term improvements that enhance lives. It’s an exciting time to join us as we develop new policies and transform the way people access services.We are immensely proud that when asked what’s great about working for Halton, the most popular response from our workforce has been ‘our colleagues’. Our Team:The Legal team at Halton Borough Council plays a vital role in supporting the Authority by delivering high-quality, timely, and business-focused legal and procedural advice. In this role, you will work closely with our Social Care and Education teams, providing expert legal services as directed by the appropriate Group Solicitor. The team is committed to delivering advice in a cost-effective and efficient manner, ensuring best value for the Council while helping to meet the complex and evolving needs of the community.Hours: 37 hours per weekYour Contributions:Do you have extensive experience of Childcare Law and practice, including advocacy experience. Ideally you will have experience of working in local government or in private practice and will be a qualified lawyer. We are looking for a highly organised person that possess excellent IT and communication skills, with an ability to work flexibly as part of the team and also individuallyYou will have excellent communication, organisational, and negotiation skills and be able to work effectively with multidisciplinary teams and stakeholders. You should also demonstrate a genuine passion for improving outcomes for children and supporting families in achieving stability and independence.Our Offer:Aside from working with a great team, our employees have access to a fantastic range of benefits, including:<ul><li>Essential Car User Allowance - £1,000 per annum</li><li>A generous annual holiday allowance starting at 34 days per year (including bank holidays), increasing with long service</li><li>Membership of our defined benefit, salary-linked Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) with generous employer contributions</li><li>3 x Salary Life Cover via Local Government Pension Scheme</li><li>Investment in your personal development </li><li>Free Car Parking at HBC sites </li><li>Flexible working arrangements </li><li>Extensive employee benefits platform including discounted shopping, car leasing, gym memberships, wellbeing hub and Employee Assistance Programme.</li></ul>Next Steps:At Halton Borough Council, we want all of our candidates to feel well-informed so if you would like to have an informal chat about this role, please contact Jayne Doran Group Solicitor – 0151 511 5189At Halton Borough Council we want to ensure that our communities are represented across our workforce and a vital part of this is to encourage diversity in all respects. We are committed to making our recruitment practices barrier-free and tailored to best suit the needs and strength of the individual. This includes making adjustments for people with a disability, neurodiversity or with long-term health conditions. If you require accommodations, please reach out during the recruitment process so that we can make this the best possible experience for you – <a href="mailto:resourcing@halton.gov.uk" target="_blank">resourcing@halton.gov.uk</a> Please refer to the attached Job Profile for further information about the role and our values. We reserve the right to close this vacancy earlier than the specified date should we receive sufficient applications. If you’re interested, please complete your application as early as possible. We look forward to receiving your application!





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Halton Borough Council

Halton Borough Council's Plan

Lawyer - Children's Services

Our Story: Halton is a vibrant local authority with a rich history and heritage, featuring two iconic bridges that connect communities across the River Mersey. Located in Cheshire, Halton boasts excellent transport links between Liverpool and Manchester, as well as close proximity to both Liverpool John Lennon and Manchester Airports. Our progressive community strategy aims to bring about meaningful, long-term improvements that enhance lives. It’s an exciting time to join us as we develop new policies and transform the way people access services. We are immensely proud that when asked what’s great about working for Halton, the most popular response from our workforce has been ‘our colleagues’. Our Team: The post forms an integral part of the Licensing Team which is responsible for the Councils licensing functions. The Licensing Officer will be responsible for the administrative process of considering and determining applications, this includes Taxis, Licensing Act 2003 and Gambling Act 2005. You will be part of a small team which consists of the Licensing Manager, a Taxi Enforcement Officer, a Licensing Enforcement Officer and two Solicitors. The post is office based Monday to Friday, Municipal Buildings, Kingsway, Widnes Hours: 37 per week Your Contributions: The ideal candidate will have experience working within a local authority licensing department and a strong understanding of current licensing legislation, including the Licensing Act 2003, taxi licensing regulations, and the Gambling Act 2005. They will demonstrate the ability to work effectively under pressure, manage competing priorities, and meet tight deadlines. The candidate should have a proven track record in processing a wide range of licences, permits, and consents, and be capable of providing accurate, clear, and timely information and guidance to members of the public. Excellent communication skills are essential, with the ability to engage confidently and courteously with the public across multiple channels, including telephone, email, written correspondence, and in-person enquiries. A professional telephone manner and strong interpersonal and customer service skills are also key to success in this role. Our Offer: Aside from working with a great team, our employees have access to a fantastic range of benefits, including:<ul><li>A generous annual holiday allowance starting at 34 days per year (including bank holidays), increasing with long service</li><li>Membership of our defined benefit, salary-linked Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) with generous employer contributions</li><li>3 x Salary Life Cover via Local Government Pension Scheme</li><li>Investment in your personal development</li><li>Free Car Parking at HBC sites </li><li> Flexible working arrangements </li><li>Extensive employee benefits platform including discounted shopping, car leasing, gym memberships, wellbeing hub and Employee Assistance Programme.</li></ul> Next Steps: At Halton Borough Council, we want all of our candidates to feel well-informed so if you would like to have an informal chat about this role, please contact Kim Hesketh / <a href="mailto:kim.fisher@halton.gov.uk" target="_blank">kim.fisher@halton.gov.uk</a> Interviews will take place on 18/08/2025 At Halton Borough Council we want to ensure that our communities are represented across our workforce and a vital part of this is to encourage diversity in all respects. We are committed to making our recruitment practices barrier-free and tailored to best suit the needs and strength of the individual. This includes making adjustments for people with a disability, neurodiversity or with long-term health conditions. If you require accommodations, please reach out during the recruitment process so that we can make this the best possible experience for you – <a href="mailto:resourcing@halton.gov.uk" target="_blank">resourcing@halton.gov.uk</a> Please refer to the attached Job Profile for further information about the role and our values.We reserve the right to close this vacancy earlier than the specified date should we receive sufficient applications. If you’re interested, please complete your application as early as possible. We look forward to receiving your application!





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Licensing Officer

Job DescriptionCareline Alarm WardenSalary: £32,490 - £36,870 per annum (pro rata to hours worked as part time), plus 30% shift allowance&nbsp;Grade: DVacancy: 12.33 hours per week (Saturday night shift– 18.50pm – 7.10am) We are seeking an exceptional, engaging and committed individual to join us as an Alarm Warden. This role is a varied and interesting opportunity to work as part of a team. You will support vulnerable service users within the borough, whether this is by providing support on the phone, driving to the residents property to assist with an accident or injury, liaising with family members, contacting emergency services or other professionals or taking emergency calls for our out of hours service such as social services, emergency planning or highways.&nbsp;You will need to have excellent communication skills, ICT skills to log jobs and the ability to work on your own initiative to prioritise tasks and calls whilst remaining calm and professional.If this sounds like you, we would love to hear from you.&nbsp; This is a rewarding role, full on the job training will be provided.&nbsp;The Careline operates 365 days of the year, 24 hours a day so flexibility to work days, nights, weekends and bank holidays are essential.&nbsp;We have a vacancy for a Saturday night shift working from 18.50pm to 7.10am – 12.33 hours per week.A DBS check at Enhanced Level with Adults Barred List will be required for this role as is the need for the post-holder to hold a full UK manual driving licence and a good knowledge of the local area.&nbsp; Should you have any questions or queries about the role please email <a href="mailto:tmitchell@thurrock.gov.uk" target="_blank">tmitchell@thurrock.gov.uk</a>. &nbsp; Advert Closing Dates: <ul> <li>Redeployment Applications Only:&nbsp;17th July 2025</li> <li>Internal &amp; External Applications:&nbsp;27th July 2025</li> </ul> Interview Date:: To Be Confirmed &nbsp; Previous applicants need not re-apply. &nbsp; To view the Job Profile and Person Specification please follow the link below: <a href="https://thurrockc.sharepoint.com/:b:/s/ThurrockCouncilPublicDocuments/EV3IRD6hSYdDpIO0OALM10sB2VQKq8il5N0vGWeRYehiIQ?e=OtNJMy" target="_blank">Download Job Profile (PDF Document)</a> If you encounter an error message when opening the Job Profile link please refresh the error page” Application Requirements&nbsp; As part of the Safer Recruitment process, Gap Management is required for all Safeguarding roles. Please complete the Gaps in Employment grid provided (refer to the example document for guidance) and upload it under Miscellaneous Documents as part of your application.&nbsp;&nbsp; If the Job Profile and Person Specification list any qualifications as essential, please also upload copies of those relevant qualifications. &nbsp; <a href="https://thurrockc.sharepoint.com/:w:/s/ThurrockCouncilPublicDocuments/EXtYMXeGlbVPjAoxHwfnCuIB6KNWFCXe3i6bJI6MRBQZ-Q?e=dGt2M1" target="_blank">Gaps in Employment Form</a> <a href="https://thurrockc.sharepoint.com/:b:/s/ThurrockCouncilPublicDocuments/Ecz7hL-hyYFGvVpdkZ55ozkBS_giEjpigg97yi5KrF2SVw?e=vKePlG" target="_blank">Gaps in Employment Example&nbsp;</a>About usWhy Thurrock? Working at Thurrock Council gives you the opportunity to join an organisation that is changing at pace, one where you can make a real difference to the lives of the people we serve.Thurrock Council is moving towards a new community leadership approach which involves linking with local partners and communities as we shape our improvement for the years ahead. This is an exciting time to join us, to shape the future success of our changing organisation and to have a positive influence on our borough.&nbsp;Our locationThurrock is located on the north bank of the river Thames. Our urban centres are a vibrant mix of established towns and new young communities, with a diverse and growing population of around 160,000&nbsp;residents. We are an emerging cultural and arts centre, home to the production centre for the Royal Opera House and the National Skills Academy for Creative and Cultural Skills. We have excellent retail and leisure opportunities, including Lakeside Shopping Centre, country parks, forests, and marshes. Thurrock is just half an hour journey away from the centre of London by train and well connected by road.Staff benefitsWe offer lots of staff benefits, including a generous annual leave entitlement and hybrid working. We champion flexible working and job share applications are welcome.Further information can be found here <a href="https://www.thurrock.gov.uk/working-for-council/employment-benefits" target="_blank">Employment benefits | Working for the council | Thurrock Council</a>&nbsp; Equality, Diversity &amp; InclusionThurrock Council is committed to equal opportunities. As a Disability Confident Employer, disabled people will be offered an interview where they meet all essential criteria on the person specification. We serve a diverse community where people are different yet equal. Diversity underpins everything we do. For further information about Thurrock Council please visit our website: <a href="https://www.thurrock.gov.uk/" target="_blank">Thurrock Council</a>





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Thurrock Council

Careline Alarm Warden

<h4> Location </h4> Forcewide, Leicestershire <h4> Business Area </h4> Operational Policing <h4> Department </h4> N/A <h4> Rank </h4> Constable <h4> Grade </h4> N/A <h4>Salary</h4>£29,907 - £48,231<h4> Hours per Week </h4> 40 <h4> Additional Working Conditions </h4> Shift Work <h4> Type of Contract </h4> Permanent <h4> Vetting Level Required </h4> RV <h4> Description </h4>Step Into a Role Like No Other – Become an Operational Officer with Leicestershire PoliceAre you ready for a career where no two days are the same? As a Police Constable or Detective Constable, you’ll be at the heart of the action—responding to fast-moving situations, protecting the vulnerable, and making a real difference in your community.This is a unique role with unique demands. You’ll need to be adaptable, quick-thinking, and ready to face the unexpected. From 12-hour shifts to high-pressure decisions, this job will challenge you—but it will also reward you in ways few others can.Whether you're saving lives, solving crimes, or simply making someone feel safer, you’ll be part of something bigger. And even when you're off duty, your integrity and commitment will shine through.Why Join Us?<ul><li>Starting salary of £29,907, rising to £48,231 within 7 years</li><li>Work for a creative, forward-thinking force</li><li>Be part of a team that’s dedicated to keeping Leicestershire safe</li><li>Experience some of the proudest moments of your life</li></ul>Ready to Make a Difference?Explore our entry routes and find the path that’s right for you:<ul><li>Police Constable Entry Programme</li><li>Detective Constable Programme</li><li>Police Constable Degree Apprenticeship</li></ul>Visit our <a href="https://careers.leics.police.uk/find-your-place-in-the-force/police-officers/police-constables" target="_blank">careers page</a> to learn more and register for an upcoming event.Who we areThe area we are responsible for covers over 2,500 square kilometres (over 965 square miles) and has a population of over one million. There is a rich diversity of communities all with their own policing needs. Many steps have been taken to bring policing back into the very heart of local communities.To find out more about Leicestershire Police and understand how you can make a difference visit our <a href="https://careers.leics.police.uk/" target="_blank">careers website</a>.We welcome applications from individuals from all backgrounds and encourage anyone who has considered a career in policing to apply. We’re particularly keen to increase the number of females and candidates from black and minority ethnic communities and the LGBT community, so that we can truly reflect the communities that we serve in.<h4> Document Attachment </h4><a href="https://shrsc.tal.net/vx/lang-en-GB/mobile-0/channel-1/appcentre-3/brand-6/xf-2164196bfc83/candidate/download_file_opp/8819/56782/1/0/0beabcb99a1a5b17d752b420d3d9c89196106601" target="_blank"> Qualification Guide - Police &amp; Detective Constable (Leic's).pdf – 299KB </a> 





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Police Constable and Detective Constable (PCEP, PCDA, DCEP 25)

<h4> Location </h4> Leicestershire <h4> Business Area </h4> Administration, Specialist Crime and Intelligence <h4> Department </h4> H - Crime &amp; Intelligence <h4> Rank </h4> N/A <h4> Grade </h4> 3 <h4>Salary</h4>£26,106 - £29,109<h4> Part/Full Time </h4> Part Time <h4> Hours per Week </h4> 18 <h4> Additional Working Conditions </h4> Suitable for Job Share, Flexi-time, Part Time <h4> Type of Contract </h4> Fixed Term <h4> Duration of Post if not Permanent </h4> 2 years <h4> Vetting Level Required </h4> NPPV <h4> Description </h4>Specialist admin support for vital services tackling domestic and sexual violenceAs our Support Administrator, you’ll provide specialist administrative duties to support the Sexual Assault Referral Centre (SARC).You’ll be managing urgent and routine enquiries, maintaining files and records of sexual violence and ensuring relevant managers are informed and aware.You’ll coordinate meetings, provide notes and ensure all attendees have the information they need.This is a rewarding and challenging role, where you’ll play a vital part in the crucial work carried out.This role is being offered as part time 18 hours per week on a 2-year fixed term contract.Some of the tasks you’ll be doing:<ul><li>Collating various statistics from various sources to prepare data to be presented to Leicestershire Police</li><li>Update, share and maintain crisis working and volunteer team duty rotas</li><li>Liaise with police, related professionals and partner agencies to receive information</li></ul>The must haves include:<ul><li>Experience of working independently</li><li>Secretarial/ Administrative experience, including minute taking, presparing presentations and drafting correspondence</li><li>Working effectively in partnership with agencies within the sexual violence prevention area</li></ul>What’s in it for you? At Leicestershire Police, we want to create an environment that puts people first, so you feel supported in everything you do. We have a range of <a href="https://careers.leics.police.uk/what-we-can-offer-you" target="_blank">reward and benefits</a> available to all our employees.What’s next Please click APPLY to complete your application telling us how you meet the essential and desirable criteria by highlighting your skills and experience.To support you with your application we’ve provided some <a href="https://sway.cloud.microsoft/f7vdBgaEUUPYS6db?ref=Link&amp;loc=mysways" target="_blank">application guidance</a> and the <a href="https://careers.leics.police.uk/find-your-place-in-the-force/supporting-force/police-staff-recruitment-process" target="_blank">recruitment process.</a><ul><li>Vacancy closes on 22 July 2025 at 23:55.</li></ul>For part time hours the salary will be calculated on a pro-rata basis, this is based on the number of hours for the vacancy.If you want a chat about how we can help you throughout the recruitment process and your career with us, get in touch with the Talent Acquisition Team: <a href="mailto:talent@derbyshire.police.uk" target="_blank">talent@derbyshire.police.uk</a>.Who we areAt Leicestershire Police it’s not just patrolling the streets. Just as important as our uniformed officers is our dedicated team of professional and support staff working behind the scenes. It’s these skilled people; people like you who contribute to the policing of Leicestershire.To understand how you can make a difference visit our <a href="https://careers.leics.police.uk/" target="_blank">careers website</a>.We value diversity and inclusion and encourage applications from underrepresented and neurodiverse backgrounds, so that we can truly reflect the communities that we serve in.<h4> Document Attachment </h4><a href="https://shrsc.tal.net/vx/lang-en-GB/mobile-0/channel-1/appcentre-3/brand-5/xf-bc4ae365c622/candidate/download_file_opp/8703/56782/1/0/65ecaacec03a0161a897a142dcf0d60aa19b036c" target="_blank"> Support Administrator SARC.pdf – 195KB </a> 





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