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<h2>Job introduction</h2>Job Title: Lead AuditorA bit about us:Liverpool is home to vibrant, energetic, and engaged communities, people who take real ownership of their local area and are passionate about making our city a better place.&nbsp;We've got ambitious targets to meet by 2025 and we need people who are driven, dynamic and ready to deliver the very best for our communities.&nbsp; &nbsp;Public service is more important than ever, and this role represents a real opportunity to make a difference to our communities by transforming the way we work and placing our residents at the heart of everything we do.&nbsp;Working at Liverpool City Council provides an opportunity to contribute to your community and make a positive impact on the lives of residents. Our values shape how we work to deliver public services, and how we communicate with the residents we serve. We care about the best outcomes for local people, through our public services.We are proud of our world-famous thriving city with its rich culture, as well as affordable housing, good schools, beautiful green spaces – there’s really something for everyone!The Role:&nbsp;<ul>
<li>As Lead Auditor, you will play a key role in shaping the Council’s strategic direction by providing independent and impartial assurance, managing a diverse portfolio of audits, and handling multiple assignments simultaneously</li>
<li>In the role of Lead Auditor you will support the Lead Audit Managers, you will be responsible for delivering clear and accurate reports, meeting client expectations, and ensuring that the Council’s plan and policy objectives are met from an internal audit perspective</li>
<li>As a Lead Auditor you will have a proven ability to manage time effectively, scope complex audit assignments, develop testing strategies, and drive continuous improvement and positive change within a multifaceted organisation</li>
<li>While the work of a Lead Auditor will be varied, we are particularly interested in candidates with specific audit expertise in procurement, schools, or data analytics</li>
</ul>Our offer to you:<ul>
<li>At least 27 days holiday, plus bank holidays rising to 32 after 5 years’ service (pro rata if part time) - option to purchase further days</li>
<li>Agile working (Role dependent) -&nbsp;A “Flexibility First” approach to Agile working where flexibility is the norm rather than the exception</li>
<li>Part of the Local Government Pension scheme –&nbsp;option to join the AVC scheme</li>
<li>Progression -&nbsp;opportunities and training through a wide range of high quality learning</li>
<li>Health and Wellbeing -&nbsp;offer including Employee assistance programme</li>
<li>Cycle to Work and Travel Pass Schemes&nbsp;</li>
<li>Drive Time –&nbsp;a salary sacrifice car lease scheme</li>
<li>Family friendly policies with enhanced leave &nbsp;</li>
<li>Discounted Gym Memberships&nbsp;</li>
<li>Employee Volunteering Scheme&nbsp;</li>
<li>Medicash&nbsp;</li>
</ul>Next steps: Closing date:&nbsp;midnight Friday 25th July 2025 Shortlisting date: Monday 28th July 2025 Interview date: Wednesday 13th August 2025 We reserve the right to close vacancies earlier than the specified date should we receive sufficient applications. If interested, please complete an application as early as possible.If you would like any further information or an informal discussion, please contact Carol McDonnell <a href="mailto:Carol.McDonnell2@liverpool.gov.uk" target="_blank">Carol.McDonnell2@liverpool.gov.uk</a>ell at&nbsp;Watch our recruitment video and see what life is like working at Liverpool City Council.Liverpool City Council is committed to fostering a workforce representative of the communities we serve.&nbsp;As an Equal Opportunities Employer, we believe in appointing candidates based on their skills, experience, qualifications, and abilities.&nbsp;To support this commitment, we guarantee an interview to candidates from under-represented groups who meet the minimum essential criteria for the role.&nbsp;If you require any reasonable adjustments in line with the Equality Act 2010, such as an application form in a different format or additional time to complete your application, please contact us at <a href="mailto:recruitment@liverpool.gov.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@liverpool.gov.uk</a>.Although we advertise on Jobs Go Public, and other websites, your application process will be directed to our Tribepad system.&nbsp;Please note that all communication regarding your application for this post will be sent to the email address that you have registered on Tribepad, including your invite to interview if you are shortlisted. Please check your emails regularly, including Spam/Junk, after the closing dates for notifications. &nbsp;Please ensure you complete your full profile, work and education history in Tribepad.&nbsp;

Liverpool City Council

Liverpool City Council needs you!

Lead Auditor

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 TeamHospital Team, Reablement and (START) ServiceThe Hospital Pathway and Reablement (START) Service is dedicated to facilitating safe and timely discharges for residents transitioning from hospital to home. Our multidisciplinary team collaborates closely with NHS colleagues to ensure that individuals receive seamless, holistic care tailored to their unique needs.&nbsp; We empower our residents to regain their independence and confidence, providing personalised rehabilitation care plans that enhance their ability to perform daily activities. We are committed to delivering patient-centered care, where each individual needs, guide the support we offer. We also engage with families and carers, equipping them with the knowledge and resources necessary to foster recovery at home. Our objective is to prevent hospital readmissions but also promote the overall well-being of our residents, enabling them to thrive within their communitiesAbout the Role and Our Ideal CandidateJoin Adult Social Care as an Assistant Team Manager and receive a generous Welcome Bonus of £1000, paid in your first month's salary. With a total package up to £57,172 including bonuses and benefits, this is an excellent opportunity to advance your career in social care.We have an exciting opportunity for an Assistant Team Manager to join our Hospital Pathway Team, to lead and facilitate the hospital discharge service. This role will be based on-site at St Helier Hospital, within the Transfer of Care Hub (TOCH) alongside health partners as a single point of referral for all hospital discharges.&nbsp;Your responsibilities will include:<ul><li>Support the Team Manager to lead and manage the hospital pathway team on-site, providing clear direction and support to ensure effective and timely discharges from hospital.</li><li>Collaborate with healthcare professionals and their families to develop comprehensive discharge plans.</li><li>Oversee the assessment of&nbsp; social care needs, ensuring timely and appropriate interventions.</li><li>Monitor and evaluate the discharge process, identifying areas for improvement and implementing best practices.</li><li>Foster a positive and inclusive team culture that encourages continuous learning and professional development.</li></ul>Reporting directly to the Team Manager, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring that our residents receive person-centred care, from admission to discharge. You will lead a skilled and dedicated team, providing clear direction and guidance to facilitate timely and effective hospital discharge.Your expertise and leadership will help to improve outcomes, reduce length of stay, and promote seamless transitions to community care.&nbsp; Collaboration is key to our success, and you will work closely with external agencies to ensure the best possible outcomes for our residents.&nbsp;If you are dedicated and experienced in working within a hospital setting and discharge pathway, and are looking to take on a challenging yet rewarding leadership role, we encourage you to apply. Join our team and make a meaningful difference in the lives of those we serve.About You&nbsp;This position presents an excellent opportunity for experienced social workers who have demonstrated strong management and leadership capabilities, ideally within a local authority context. As a subject matter expert in social care, you will be expected to possess an in-depth knowledge of current legislation, regulations, and guidance pertinent to social work practice.You will play a pivotal role in supporting staff to adopt creative and innovative approaches while effectively managing your own time to meet tight deadlines and demonstrate measurable outcomes. Furthermore, you will be responsible for ensuring the quality of work delivered by your team meets established standards.Key qualifications and competencies for the role include:<ul><li>Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Social Work, with a preference for candidates holding a Master's degree.</li><li>Registration with Social Work England</li><li>Extensive post-qualification practice experience, coupled with strong leadership and managerial skills to effectively manage and motivate a multidisciplinary team of social care professionals.</li><li>Thorough understanding of relevant legislation, regulations, and best practices within the field of social care.</li><li>Proven ability to collaborate effectively with diverse stakeholders and community partners to achieve shared objectives.</li></ul>If you are a dedicated and experienced Social Worker or an established Assistant Manager looking to take on a challenging yet rewarding leadership role, we encourage you to apply. Join our team and make a meaningful difference in the lives of those we serve.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>Flexi-time (Please note, this applies to roles at grades 1-9 only)</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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Kingston Upon Thames & Sutton Councils

Assistant Team Manager (Hospital Pathways Team)

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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 TeamHospital Team, Reablement and (START) ServiceThe Hospital Pathway and Reablement (START) Service is dedicated to facilitating safe and timely discharges for residents transitioning from hospital to home. Our multidisciplinary team collaborates closely with NHS colleagues to ensure that individuals receive seamless, holistic care tailored to their unique needs.&nbsp; We empower our residents to regain their independence and confidence, providing personalised rehabilitation care plans that enhance their ability to perform daily activities. We are committed to delivering patient-centered care, where each individual needs, guide the support we offer. We also engage with families and carers, equipping them with the knowledge and resources necessary to foster recovery at home. Our objective is to prevent hospital readmissions but also promote the overall well-being of our residents, enabling them to thrive within their communitiesAbout the Role and Our Ideal CandidateJoin Adult Social Care as an Assistant Team Manager and receive a generous Welcome Bonus of £1000, paid in your first month's salary. With a total package up to £57,172 including bonuses and benefits, this is an excellent opportunity to advance your career in social care.We have an exciting opportunity for an Assistant Team Manager to join our Hospital Pathway Team, to lead and facilitate the hospital discharge service. This role will be based on-site at St Helier Hospital, within the Transfer of Care Hub (TOCH) alongside health partners as a single point of referral for all hospital discharges.&nbsp;Your responsibilities will include:<ul>
<li>Support the Team Manager to lead and manage the hospital pathway team on-site, providing clear direction and support to ensure effective and timely discharges from hospital.</li>
<li>Collaborate with healthcare professionals and their families to develop comprehensive discharge plans.</li>
<li>Oversee the assessment of&nbsp; social care needs, ensuring timely and appropriate interventions.</li>
<li>Monitor and evaluate the discharge process, identifying areas for improvement and implementing best practices.</li>
<li>Foster a positive and inclusive team culture that encourages continuous learning and professional development.</li>
</ul>Reporting directly to the Team Manager, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring that our residents receive person-centred care, from admission to discharge. You will lead a skilled and dedicated team, providing clear direction and guidance to facilitate timely and effective hospital discharge.Your expertise and leadership will help to improve outcomes, reduce length of stay, and promote seamless transitions to community care.&nbsp; Collaboration is key to our success, and you will work closely with external agencies to ensure the best possible outcomes for our residents.&nbsp;If you are dedicated and experienced in working within a hospital setting and discharge pathway, and are looking to take on a challenging yet rewarding leadership role, we encourage you to apply. Join our team and make a meaningful difference in the lives of those we serve.About You&nbsp;This position presents an excellent opportunity for experienced social workers who have demonstrated strong management and leadership capabilities, ideally within a local authority context. As a subject matter expert in social care, you will be expected to possess an in-depth knowledge of current legislation, regulations, and guidance pertinent to social work practice.You will play a pivotal role in supporting staff to adopt creative and innovative approaches while effectively managing your own time to meet tight deadlines and demonstrate measurable outcomes. Furthermore, you will be responsible for ensuring the quality of work delivered by your team meets established standards.Key qualifications and competencies for the role include:<ul>
<li>Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Social Work, with a preference for candidates holding a Master's degree.</li>
<li>Registration with Social Work England</li>
<li>Extensive post-qualification practice experience, coupled with strong leadership and managerial skills to effectively manage and motivate a multidisciplinary team of social care professionals.</li>
<li>Thorough understanding of relevant legislation, regulations, and best practices within the field of social care.</li>
<li>Proven ability to collaborate effectively with diverse stakeholders and community partners to achieve shared objectives.</li>
</ul>If you are a dedicated and experienced Social Worker or an established Assistant Manager looking to take on a challenging yet rewarding leadership role, we encourage you to apply. Join our team and make a meaningful difference in the lives of those we serve.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>Flexi-time (Please note, this applies to roles at grades 1-9 only)</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.

London Borough of Sutton

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Job Title:&nbsp;Housing Support Worker
Location:&nbsp;Non residential service which is based in Brent (Close to the Civic Centre), you will provide support based in the main office and in the wider community, including homes
Salary:&nbsp;£27,000
Shift Pattern:&nbsp;12 month fixed term contract,37.5 hours per week Monday to Friday on a rota which can range between 08:00 - 16:00, 09:00 - 17:00 and 10:00 - 18:00. You may be required to work outside these hours dependent on service and participant requirements.&nbsp;
About the role
This is an exciting opportunity to support individuals with multiple, complex needs on their journey towards recovery, reablement, and independence, all within a compassionate, trauma-informed environment.
In this role, you'll be at the &nbsp;heart of delivering high-quality, person-centered support to vulnerable adults who have been or are at risk of homelessness. They are identified as having low/medium support needs. You will create tailored support plans to provide practical interventions, to empower our participants to overcome personal challenges, develop life skills, and achieve their personal goals. You will also work closely in partnership with various organisations to support the different needs of our participants, which may include signposting. Join us on the journey to empowering people to be the best versions of themselves! Our participants include:
<ul>
<li>Single homeless individuals between ages of 18 to 60</li>
<li>Socially excluded individuals</li>
<li>Ex-Offenders</li>
<li>People with substance misuse</li>
<li>People who suffer with their Mental Health (Low)</li>
<li>People who have a Learning disability (Low/Medium)</li>
</ul>
About you
This role is ideal for someone who has a real passion towards helping others to achieve greater independence. You will thrive in a person centred environment with real compassion and a non-judgmental attitude, understanding that people face different life experiences and sometimes just need that extra support to get back on their feet. We're looking for someone with a genuine passion and felt purpose to help people, challenge stigma, and make a real difference to people’s lives! You will have:
<ul>
<li>Understanding of the housing support needs that people with multiple, and complex needs face</li>
<li>Experience of working with people of complex backgrounds and/or a good understanding of the sector</li>
<li>Ability to use, learn and adapt to IT at an intermediate level, including Microsoft and other software programs</li>
<li>Ability and willingness to show flexibility of working patterns, responding to the needs of the service and residents</li>
<li>Understanding and/or practical knowledge of the social and societal marginalisation that can be attached to people with complex needs</li>
<li>Alignment with our values of Ambition, Empowerment, Inclusivity, and Transparency</li>
</ul>
Please refer to the JDPS attached for more details on the vacancy and our requirements/key criteria.
What we offer
<ul>
<li>25 days (Full time equivalent) annual leave, increasing with the length of service</li>
<li>Training and Development, including access to courses, upskilling, and progression plans</li>
<li>Employee Assistance Programme, including counselling</li>
<li>Reflective Practice regular sessions with a therapist provided by an external provider to support Mental Health and Wellbeing at work</li>
<li>Eligibility to register with Blue Light Discount Card</li>
<li>Life Assurance Scheme</li>
<li>Cycle-to-work scheme</li>
<li>Annual Staff Awards</li>
<li>EDI Ambassador programme</li>
<li>Be part of an organisation which believes good care and support improves lives.</li>
<li>Join an organisation with a mission to empower people who are marginalised by building powerful partnerships and creative solutions that bridge gaps in provision and aid recovery, reablement and resettlement.</li>
</ul>
We value and celebrate the unique backgrounds, perspectives and experiences of all of our employees. We have a team of staff ambassadors who volunteer to actively support us in fortifying our organisational value of Inclusivity. They embrace this unique opportunity to deliver awareness, events, and developments to our organisation to support us in ensuring our value of Inclusivity is embedded throughout the organisation.&nbsp;
SIG actively encourages applications from individuals from a diverse range of backgrounds, particularly lived experience; Naturally, we approach any emerging issues with empathy and sensitivity.&nbsp;
About Social Interest Group (SIG)
SIG is a not-for-profit organisation providing thousands of people with good-quality support and care in residential, drop-in centres, community floating support settings, probation settings, and hospitals. We do so across London, Brighton, Bedfordshire, Luton, Kent and Liverpool. Our goal is to transform lives through empowering change.&nbsp; Want to know how we work? Watch our short Theory of Change video to see how we support people towards a brighter future:&nbsp;<a href="https://protect-eu.mimecast.com/s/X5JhCPQy4hBBz6UzwWlv?domain=youtu.be" target="_blank">Theory of Change</a>&nbsp;Further details can be found on our website here:&nbsp;<a href="https://protect-eu.mimecast.com/s/4ZkrCx1MXIp5EETvqakw?domain=socialinterestgroup.org.uk" target="_blank">Theory of Change - Social Interest Group - Social Interest Group</a>.&nbsp;
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Please note that this job advert may close early due to screening applications on an ongoing basis. We advise applying as soon as possible for your application to be taken into consideration at the early stages.
Please note that as part of our process, we complete an enhanced DBS check, some roles may require further vetting. We encourage applicants from all backgrounds. If you have any questions regarding this, please contact us on the details below.&nbsp;
For Recruitment related enquiries, or if you need support with making your application for example due to learning needs or a disability, please email&nbsp;<a href="mailto:recruitment@socialinterestgroup.org.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@socialinterestgroup.org.uk</a>&nbsp;or call our central office on&nbsp;<a href="tel:02036689270" target="_blank">020 3668 9270</a>&nbsp;to request a call back. Please note that this will take you through to our Central Administration team, who will then communicate your enquiry with us and we will arrange to call you back.&nbsp;
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Unfortunately, we are unable to provide sponsorship, please ensure you have full right to work in the UK prior to applying to our positions.&nbsp;
Additional information on our company policies including Gender Pay, Equality and Diversity, Company Benefits and our Candidate Privacy Policy can be found on our&nbsp;<a href="https://socialinterestgroup.org.uk/" target="_blank">website</a>.
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Housing Support Worker (12 month FTC)

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If you feel as though you have the right qualities to join our team then please complete an application form, available to download above.
Please complete the application form fully and send this to <a href="mailto:recruitment@abbeyschool.com" target="_blank">recruitment@abbeyschool.com</a> with a covering letter addressed to the Premises Manager, Mr Lee. Alternatively, application forms can be sent by post to 12 Abbey Square, Chester, CH1 2HU.
Additional notes
The school will complete an online search for all shortlisted candidates. If any incidents or issues have happened that are publicly available online, the school may wish to explore this at interview.
Abbey School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety of all pupils and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
Child safer recruitment procedures operate, and the post is subject to references and an Enhanced DBS disclosure with barred list checks.
The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the school is therefore permitted to ask job applicants to declare all convictions and cautions (including those which are ‘spent’ unless ‘protected’ under the DBS filtering rules) in order to assess their suitability to work with children.
We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their age, disability, gender reassignment, race, sex, pregnancy and maternity, marriage/civil partnerships, religion/belief, or sexual orientation.



About the School
Based in the heart of Chester City Centre, Abbey School is an Independent Special School for young people with autism aged 4-19 years who may have additional learning difficulties and behaviours that challenge.
About the post
We are looking for a positive person with a good knowledge of cleaning and excellent standards of hygiene.
This role is Monday – Friday, term-time only. Hours to be discussed/negotiated:
Afternoon: start time between 15:30 – 16:00. End time 18:00 -19:00.
We also have a morning opportunity between 07:00 – 09:00.
If you are interested in any of these hours, please contact us today to find out more. You do not need to commit to both morning and afternoon hours - you could be interested on morning OR afternoon.&nbsp;
Start date to be discussed.&nbsp;
Duties will include, but not limited to:
<ul>
<li>Performing general cleaning tasks across areas of the school site</li>
<li>Cleaning and sanitizing toilets, hygiene room, and medical room</li>
<li>Report low stock of cleaning supplies</li>
<li>Ensure Health and Safety, quality and general procedure compliance</li>
<li>Adhere to school policies and regulations</li>
</ul>
For further information please download the recruitment pack which contains a detailed job description and person specification.
Please contact <a href="mailto:recruitment@abbeyschool.com" target="_blank">recruitment@abbeyschool.com</a> for more information.

SEN School Cleaner (part-time)

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<li><a href="https://feeds.jgp.co.uk/public_data/VacancyDocuments/0074/8323/BENEFITS.pdf" target="_blank">BENEFITS</a></li>
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Please send your fully completed application form to <a href="mailto:recruitment@abbeyschool.com." target="_blank">recruitment@abbeyschool.com</a>.
Applications will be reviewed as they are received, so apply today!
For additional information please see <a href="https://www.abbeyschool.com/recruitment" target="_blank">https://www.abbeyschool.com/recruitment/</a>
The School will complete an online search for all shortlisted candidates. If any incidents or issues have happened that are publicly available online, the school may wish to explore this at interview.
Abbey School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety of all pupils and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
Child safer recruitment procedures operate and the post is subject to references and an Enhanced DBS disclosure with barred list checks.
The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the School is therefore permitted to ask job applicants to declare all convictions and cautions (including those which are ‘spent’ unless ‘protected’ under the DBS filtering rules) in order to assess their suitability to work with children.
We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their age, disability, gender reassignment, race, sex, pregnancy and maternity, marriage/civil partnerships, religion/belief, or sexual orientation.



We are excited to announce that we will be hosting a tour of the School for individuals who are interested in applying for our Learning Mentor role. These tours will take place at 4pm on:
<ul>
<li>
Monday 9th June 4pm and Monday 7th July 4pm
</li>
</ul>
Please email&nbsp;<a href="mailto:recruitment@abbeyschool.com" target="_blank">recruitment@abbeyschool.com</a> if you wish to attend. Alternatively, you can call our main school number on 01244 960 000 to express your interest in attending. Pre-registration is mandatory.&nbsp;
Bring your experience working with children and young people with complex needs, or apply transferable skills from related fields, to make a meaningful impact in this role.
What you will do:
<ul>
<li>Play a key role in providing tailored support to pupils with special educational needs throughout all aspects of the school day.</li>
<li>Work with pupils both individually and in small groups supporting them to overcome barriers to learning, delivering teaching, providing positive behaviour support and delivering other focused interventions.</li>
<li>Work as part of a class team, under the direction of the class teacher and trans-disciplinary colleagues, to deliver effective and appropriate teaching, learning and behaviour support in all areas of school life.</li>
<li>Monitor and track progress, providing regular feedback as needed.</li>
<li>Foster a positive and inclusive learning environment.</li>
</ul>
We are looking for people with:
<ul>
<li>Experience of supporting children and young people with complex needs, or transferrable skills from similar fields.</li>
<li>A strong level of resilience.</li>
<li>Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work independently and as part of a team.</li>
<li>A genuine commitment to improving outcomes for children and young people with special educational needs.</li>
</ul>
For further information please download our recruitment pack below which contains details of the job description and person specification.
Why join Abbey School?
Join Something Exceptional: Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team in a supportive, innovative environment dedicated to delivering pupil-centred care.
State-of-the-Art Resources: Join our team and benefit from cutting-edge facilities to support our pupils, and innovative tools designed to support and enhance your professional growth.
Professional Development: Benefit from specialised training in supporting pupils with autism and complex needs, along with ongoing CPD opportunities to propel your career forward.
Inspiring Location: Discover the unique quality of life in Chester, where a vibrant cultural scene meets rich history, scenic beauty, and a thriving economic hub. Chester offers professionals an idyllic setting to achieve a balanced and fulfilling lifestyle.
Additional Benefits:
<ul>
<li>Paid holidays - Learning Mentors are not required to work when the school is closed over half terms, Easter, Christmas, and summer holidays - the annual salary is split between 12 months and paid monthly.</li>
<li>Competitive salary.</li>
<li>Suite of staff benefits including pension scheme.</li>
<li>Technology appropriate for your job.</li>
<li>Comprehensive staff training programme.</li>
<li>Access to WeCare which is a 24/7 online GP, mental health support service, get fit programme and much more.</li>
<li>Access to MediCash program for wellbeing benefits.</li>
<li>The opportunity to shape and improve the life chances of pupils with a disability, and in so doing, extend the prospect of an improved quality of life for family members and others.</li>
</ul>
For further information please visit <a href="https://www.abbeyschool.com/learning-mentor" target="_blank">https://www.abbeyschool.com/learning-mentor/</a> or email send us an email at <a href="mailto:office@abbeyschool.com" target="_blank">office@abbeyschool.com</a>

Learning Mentor

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</ul>

Please apply online via the link provided.
Please note, we do not accept CV’s submitted without a fully completed online application form.



Operation Officer (Lifeguard) – (Ref: OO) FULL TRAINING AVAILABLE Salary up to £25,521.60 pa depending on hours worked &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Up to full time 40 hours per week, part-time hours also available
This could be the job for you… • &nbsp; &nbsp;Would you like to work in a vibrant team? • &nbsp; &nbsp;Operations Officer/Lifeguards benefit from varied working hours, which can easily fit around other commitments.&nbsp; • &nbsp; &nbsp;Are you a good swimmer and enjoy working in a sporting environment? • &nbsp; &nbsp;Are you interested in a career in the leisure industry?
Then come and join our friendly operations team at John Warner Sports Centre in Hoddesdon and Laura Trott Leisure Centre in Cheshunt. You will be helping your community within these centres by providing excellent customer services, so they can enjoy our facilities safely and to the highest standards of cleanliness. &nbsp;
What is required?
• &nbsp; &nbsp;You will need to be resilient, reliable, and conscientious. • &nbsp; &nbsp;Enjoy working as part of a team. • &nbsp; &nbsp;Have excellent customer care skills. • &nbsp; &nbsp;Have a friendly and effective manner. • &nbsp; &nbsp;You will need to converse at ease with members of the public in fluent English to provide advice. • &nbsp; &nbsp;Perform the safe manual handling, setting up and breaking down heavy equipment within operational guidelines. • &nbsp; &nbsp;You will need to be organised and be calm under pressure. • &nbsp; &nbsp;You will need to gain the ‘National Pool Lifeguard Qualification’, which can be funded by us (there is a payback of training fees if you do not qualify within the probationary period). • &nbsp; &nbsp;On qualifying you will need to pass regular competency tests. • &nbsp; &nbsp;You will need to pass a swim test which will be conducted at interview stage. • &nbsp; &nbsp;This role requires a disclosure and barring service check as it is working with children and vulnerable clients.
Broxbourne offers full training and development and career progression, all our current Operations Managers and Assistant Managers started out as Operations Officers/lifeguards so this could kick start your leisure career.&nbsp;
We have adopted the core values of Teamwork, Innovation, Effectiveness and Respect (TIER).&nbsp; The values and their underlying behaviours, demonstrate our commitment to providing excellent customer care, working in a joined-up way, showing respect at all times and looking at innovation and forward thinking solutions. We pride ourselves on recruiting, developing and retaining talent who share this commitment.
We are committed to safer recruitment, safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
The Council’s benefits package includes generous leave entitlement, a full training and development programme, membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme and free membership to the Council’s local leisure centres, which includes free access to gyms, swimming pools, fitness classes, racket sport sessions, a health suite and a range of generous discounts across other leisure and culture services.
Broxbourne Council is an Equal Opportunities employer.
Previous applicants may not be considered.
Details and application forms for all job vacancies are listed on the Council’s website.
Application forms must be submitted online by 9 September 2025 quoting the above reference.
Borough Offices, Bishops’ College, Churchgate, Cheshunt, Hertfordshire, EN8 9XQ. Telephone: 01992 785509, Email: <a href="mailto:personnel@broxbourne.gov.uk" target="_blank">personnel@broxbourne.gov.uk</a> Website: <a href="http://www.broxbourne.gov.uk" target="_blank">www.broxbourne.gov.uk</a>

Borough of Broxbourne

Operations Officers/Lifeguards

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Float Assistant Cook at Hilldene School Kitchen - Salary - £11,784.71 pro rata per annum (£28,521 - £30,189 per annum) 20 hrs per week, Monday to Friday, term time only + 4 cleaning days About us HES Catering Services are the Local Authority provider of school meals for the London Borough of Havering, working in partnership with local schools and academies to provide award winning meals and services.&nbsp; We are extremely proud in supplying a wide range of high quality catering services to the majority of schools within the borough. We also have partnerships with other schools outside of Havering and offer bespoke solutions and assistance to individual schools and businesses which have their own In- House catering teams HES Catering on-going success is very straightforward – We have amazing Colleagues throughout all of our sites bursting with experience who carefully prepare ‘Healthy, Fresh, Vibrant &amp; Tasty’ meals with the highest quality produce for our wonderful Clients. We serve over 15,000 meals per day in our schools. About the job &nbsp;Float Assistant Cook based in Havering Grade 3:- £11,784.71 Pro Rata &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; 20 hours per week term time only, plus 4 cleaning days during the School Holidays. Post will cover Assistant Cook and Supervisor posts To undertake the preparation, cooking and the serving of food and beverages in accordance with the Council’s contractual arrangements. About you The post holder reports to:&nbsp; Cook Supervisor or Higher Graded Operative The post holder has line management responsibility for:&nbsp; No direct staffing responsibilities The post holder will be required to work:&nbsp; As defined on Staffing Profile Hours of work 20 hours per week&nbsp; Additional Information For any further information and/or an informal discussion about the role, please contact Amanda Warren <a href="mailto:Amanda.warren@havering.gov.uk" target="_blank">Amanda.warren@havering.gov.uk</a>&nbsp;or <a href="mailto:Denise.Clark@havering.gov.uk" target="_blank">Denise.Clark@havering.gov.uk</a>&nbsp; The closing date for this vacancy is Wednesday 18^th July 2025 Additional Information We want everyone to choose Havering. When you apply for a job with us, your application is considered on its merits regardless of your age, disability, ethnicity, faith, gender identity or sexual orientation. Our residents and service users come from all walks of life, and so do our employees. Find out what it means to&nbsp;Choose Havering. The London Borough of Havering has important responsibilities for safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. If you are appointed to a job that involves working with these groups, you may be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Please attach your supporting statement, explaining in no more than x2 A4 sides why and how you meet the criteria for this role. We practice anonymised recruitment. Please ensure that you remove all personal information from any documents that you upload.

London Borough of Havering

Float Assistant Cook Hilldene School Kitchen

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 TeamAdult Social Care is undergoing a significant transformation to address the rising demand for our services. We're implementing wide-ranging changes to improve care for adults and create positive working environments for our staff. We have new leaders and experienced managers who bring innovative ideas to the service and are driving meaningful changes throughout your service delivery. Our goal is to deliver exceptional care that enhances outcomes for our community whilst providing an inclusive, diverse and stable environment for staff to grow their career.Hospital Pathway And Reablement (Start) Service&nbsp;Staff within our hospital team work closely with NHS colleagues to facilitate safe, timely discharge.&nbsp; Their priority is to enable people to return to their own homes, utilising reablement and other services to enable them regain independence.For more information on our new operating model and teams <a href="https://www.sutton.gov.uk/w/adult-social-care-jobs" target="_blank">click here</a>.About the Role and Our Ideal CandidateJoin Adult Social Care as a Social Worker and receive a Welcome Bonus* of £1000 paid in your first month's salary or a Retention Bonus* of £1000 paid for every complete year in service (*subject to pay scale within the grade).&nbsp;We've got an exciting opportunity for you as a Social Worker in Adult Social Care. Our mission is to empower adults to live independently as possible, and we need your expertise to make it happen. This role will challenge you in a dynamic and diverse environment, helping you expand your skills and knowledge in the practice of social care. As a Social Worker working within the Hospital Pathways Team, you will conduct assessments, manage complex cases, and provide high standards of care. Our teams are renowned for its ability to craft outstanding care plans that prioritise the needs and voices of service users, integrating input from various professionals, families/carers, and external agencies to ensure the best outcomes are achieved.Our teams are renowned for its ability to craft outstanding care plans that prioritise the needs and voices of service users, integrating input from various professionals, families/carers, and external agencies to ensure the best outcomes are achieved.&nbsp;&nbsp;Are you ready to take the next step? We are here to support your growth as you begin your career at Suttons Adult Social Care. Apply now and join us as we navigate this journey toward excellence.Our Ideal CandidateThis position offers an excellent opportunity for individuals with outstanding communication skills and a compassionate manner capable of effectively managing high levels of emotional distress. We encourage applications from candidates with experience in adult care and those passionate about delivering person-centred care. You'll join a welcoming, supportive, and energetic team dedicated to providing first class supervision and ongoing professional development opportunities.In addition, we would expect the following from all suitable candidates:<ul><li>Qualified Social Worker with current registration with Social Work England and eligibility to work in the UK.&nbsp;</li><li>2 years post qualifying experience working in adult services, assessing and supporting individuals with diverse needs and successful completion of their ASYE.&nbsp;</li><li>Sound knowledge of relevant legislation, including the Care Act 2014 and Mental Capacity Act 2005 as well as social work theories.</li><li>Strong assessment, outcome focussed care planning, and risk management skills.</li><li>Ability to communicate complex social issues clearly to both patients and professionals.</li><li>Ability to plan and coordinate social care plans and aspects of patient discharge.&nbsp;</li></ul>For more information about the role and/or an informal conversation, view the Role Profile or contact Keyur Patel, Team Manager Hospital Pathways on <a href="mailto:keyur.patel@sutton.gov.uk" target="_blank">keyur.patel@sutton.gov.uk</a>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>Flexi-time (Please note, this applies to roles at grades 1-9 only)</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.#LI-SR





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Social Worker Hospital Pathways

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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 TeamAdult Social Care is undergoing a significant transformation to address the rising demand for our services. We're implementing wide-ranging changes to improve care for adults and create positive working environments for our staff. We have new leaders and experienced managers who bring innovative ideas to the service and are driving meaningful changes throughout your service delivery. Our goal is to deliver exceptional care that enhances outcomes for our community whilst providing an inclusive, diverse and stable environment for staff to grow their career.Hospital Pathway And Reablement (Start) Service&nbsp;Staff within our hospital team work closely with NHS colleagues to facilitate safe, timely discharge.&nbsp; Their priority is to enable people to return to their own homes, utilising reablement and other services to enable them regain independence.For more information on our new operating model and teams <a href="https://www.sutton.gov.uk/w/adult-social-care-jobs" target="_blank">click here</a>.About the Role and Our Ideal CandidateJoin Adult Social Care as a Social Worker and receive a Welcome Bonus* of £1000 paid in your first month's salary or a Retention Bonus* of £1000 paid for every complete year in service (*subject to pay scale within the grade).&nbsp;We've got an exciting opportunity for you as a Social Worker in Adult Social Care. Our mission is to empower adults to live independently as possible, and we need your expertise to make it happen. This role will challenge you in a dynamic and diverse environment, helping you expand your skills and knowledge in the practice of social care. As a Social Worker working within the Hospital Pathways Team, you will conduct assessments, manage complex cases, and provide high standards of care. Our teams are renowned for its ability to craft outstanding care plans that prioritise the needs and voices of service users, integrating input from various professionals, families/carers, and external agencies to ensure the best outcomes are achieved.Our teams are renowned for its ability to craft outstanding care plans that prioritise the needs and voices of service users, integrating input from various professionals, families/carers, and external agencies to ensure the best outcomes are achieved.&nbsp;&nbsp;Are you ready to take the next step? We are here to support your growth as you begin your career at Suttons Adult Social Care. Apply now and join us as we navigate this journey toward excellence.Our Ideal CandidateThis position offers an excellent opportunity for individuals with outstanding communication skills and a compassionate manner capable of effectively managing high levels of emotional distress. We encourage applications from candidates with experience in adult care and those passionate about delivering person-centred care. You'll join a welcoming, supportive, and energetic team dedicated to providing first class supervision and ongoing professional development opportunities.In addition, we would expect the following from all suitable candidates:<ul>
<li>Qualified Social Worker with current registration with Social Work England and eligibility to work in the UK.&nbsp;</li>
<li>2 years post qualifying experience working in adult services, assessing and supporting individuals with diverse needs and successful completion of their ASYE.&nbsp;</li>
<li>Sound knowledge of relevant legislation, including the Care Act 2014 and Mental Capacity Act 2005 as well as social work theories.</li>
<li>Strong assessment, outcome focussed care planning, and risk management skills.</li>
<li>Ability to communicate complex social issues clearly to both patients and professionals.</li>
<li>Ability to plan and coordinate social care plans and aspects of patient discharge.&nbsp;</li>
</ul>For more information about the role and/or an informal conversation, view the Role Profile or contact Keyur Patel, Team Manager Hospital Pathways on <a href="mailto:keyur.patel@sutton.gov.uk" target="_blank">keyur.patel@sutton.gov.uk</a>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>Flexi-time (Please note, this applies to roles at grades 1-9 only)</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.#LI-SR

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