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<h2>Job introduction</h2>

Brighton and Hove City Council are recruiting one full time&nbsp;Hostel Worker to work at Glenwood Hostel.
Glenwood Lodge Hostel, including Off Street Offer (OSO) is a 48 bed Hostel for Single homeless men in central Brighton. We provide high support accommodation to men with high, complex needs and an Off Street Offer accommodation to rough sleepers.
The service supports clients with support issues such as substance misuse, physical and mental health issues, offending and move on and reconnection work.
Closing Date:&nbsp; midnight Sunday 27 July 2025
Interview date: TBA
For an informal discussion, please contact Lisa Ellery - Hostel Manager, Glenwood Lodge, 01273 292026 or Shelley - Deputy Managers on 01273 294027.

Fixed term for: until 31 March 2026
This job will be offered as fixed term for external applicants and is available as a secondment to internal applicants in line with our secondment policy. Before applying, please ensure you have read <a href="https://brightonandhovecc.sharepoint.com/sites/TheWavePoliciesandProcedures/SitePages/Secondment-policy.aspx?web=1" target="_blank">the Secondment policy</a> to ensure you are eligible to apply. In accordance with the policy, please ensure you have the written approval of your line manager before applying. Evidence of this must be included with your application.
<h2>About the role</h2>This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to the support offered to vulnerable homeless people in the City.You will take responsibility for the safety and security of the hostel and its residents, ensuring that safety procedures and statutory obligations are adhered to and will support a number of residents with one to one support.You will have great customer service skills, have a strengths-based approach and be motivated and confident enough to help enable people who are homeless to find and be able to maintain long term housing solutions. Experience of working with people that are homeless and may be vulnerable or disadvantaged groups in a residential/similar setting is essential. You will have good IT and admin skills and a positive approach to team working.As a Project Worker you will work as part of a team to provide a high support service in &nbsp;supported accommodation In Brighton &amp; Hove. You will ensure residents are supported to improve their health, well-being and develop independent living skills, before being supported to move on. You will also help support with other services including education and training to help our residents community integration.&nbsp;If you have&nbsp;<ul>
<li>Excellent Communication Skills</li>
<li>Are Self-Motivated</li>
<li>Are Customer Focused</li>
<li>Ability to work shifts</li>
<li>Ability to work on own initiative</li>
</ul>Then please get in touch.&nbsp;Please read our <a href="https://www.brighton-hove.gov.uk/jobs/open-vacancies-and-how-apply-brighton-hove-city-council/supporting-your-job-application/how-apply-job-council" target="_blank">Apply for a job at the council</a> pages carefully. They give you all the guidance you need to complete your application as well as information on what will happen after you’ve submitted your application and at interview.As part of your application, you will need to upload your Application Form and answers to some shortlisting questions. &nbsp;Your answers to the shortlisting questions are the most important part of your application as it will be used in the shortlisting process to assess whether you meet the essential requirements for the role that are set out in the person specification and to decide whether you should be offered an interview. Before you start your application, please read our guidance here (<a href="https://www.brighton-hove.gov.uk/jobs/open-vacancies-and-how-apply-brighton-hove-city-council/supporting-your-job-application/application-form-guidance" target="_blank">Application Form guidance (brighton-hove.gov.uk)</a> and (<a href="https://www.brighton-hove.gov.uk/jobs/open-vacancies-and-how-apply-brighton-hove-city-council/supporting-your-job-application/shortlisting-questions-guidance" target="_blank">Shortlisting guidance (brighton-hove.gov.uk)</a> as this gives important advice which will increase your chance of success in the shortlisting process.<h2>Additional information</h2>
Your starting salary will be pro rata if the above position is less than 37 hours or term-time only.
For more information about our values and the benefits of working at the council, visit <a href="https://www.brighton-hove.gov.uk/jobs/why-work-us" target="_blank">Why work for us&nbsp;</a>
<h2>Company information</h2>Encouraging a diverse workforceOur city is known and loved for its diversity. Not only is the mixture of people, culture and skills vital to the economic and social development of the city, it's what makes Brighton &amp; Hove such a great place to live, work and visit. We are committed to developing and retaining a workforce that is representative of the diverse communities we serve so we welcome applications from individuals from all backgrounds. In order to achieve our aims of proportionate representation, we particularly encourage applicants from a BME or White Other background as well as those who identify as disabled, male or trans.Find out more about our commitment to being a fair and inclusive place to work where everyone can achieve their potential by reading about our <a href="https://www.brighton-hove.gov.uk/fair-and-inclusive" target="_blank">fair and inclusive</a> actions, our <a href="https://www.brighton-hove.gov.uk/becoming-anti-racist-city" target="_blank">anti-racism strategy</a> and the work we are doing to <a href="https://www.brighton-hove.gov.uk/jobs/why-work-us/how-we-create-fair-and-inclusive-workplace" target="_blank">encourage a diverse workforce (brighton-hove.gov.uk).</a>Please note that this post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, and is subject to a Disclosure &amp; Barring Service (DBS) Check.

Brighton & Hove City Council

Hostel Worker - Glenwood Lodge

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We are St Helens Council
Located in the heart of the Northwest close to Liverpool, Manchester and Lancashire, St Helens is a modernising Council which is passionate and ambitious for the children and families we support, our communities and our workforce. As part of our transformation journey, we continue to build on our progress and put children firmly at the centre of our care. We can only do this because of our highly valued, skilled, and supported workforce.
Working together, our workplace vision and values guide our organisation, and the contribution of our workforce is key to our culture journey. Employees with us receive a wide range of benefits including well-being in work, financial benefits, ways of working and learning and development support.
 




Making a Difference
Whatever stage of your career, working in the public sector puts you at the heart of communities. Our workforce provides services to our resident's day in and day out, making a positive impact on people’s lives. We could not do this without the dedication, professionalism and strength of our workforce. There are so many reasons to choose to work at St Helens Council including the fantastic range of employee benefits and rewards on offer..<a href="https://jobs.sthelens.gov.uk/" target="_blank">St Helens Borough Council | Jobs | Search here for your perfect career - Home Page</a>


Roles That Matter
St. Helens Council is looking for a highly motivated and organised person to join the busy Business Support Team supporting the Safeguarding Team.
This post will be responsible for arranging and minuting safeguarding meetings, providing a comprehensive and confidential service to the team; undertaking the associated administration work on the safeguarding systems and management information for the department.
This post is an opportunity for a self-motivated individual who possesses excellent written and verbal communication skills and has the ability to liaise with customers, managers, colleagues and other agencies. 
The successful applicant must have experience of minuting meetings.
We reserve the right to close the advert early, with sufficient applications. Apply early to avoid disappointment.


Equality &amp; Diversity

We encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds, who share our values, our commitment to inclusion, and who will help us on our journey to transform our organisation. The Council guarantees an interview to disabled applicants who demonstrate that they meet the essential criteria for the job, as detailed on the Person Specification, and will, for qualifying disabled candidates, make reasonable adjustments within selection.

All Council employees are required to abide by the ethical standards embodied by the 7 Nolan Principles
 



Full Job Description &amp; Person Specification Documents are included with this advert.
This is an Enhanced Disclosure post
St Helens Council is officially recognised as one of the region’s leading fair employers, achieving accredited status under the Liverpool City Combined Authority Fair Employment Charter. The Charter recognises the ongoing commitment to fair pay, secure work, training &amp; progression &amp; staff well-being whilst celebrating employers who go above and beyond for their workforce providing an inclusive and supportive environment.
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Safeguarding Secretary

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<h2>Job introduction</h2>You can also see our full list of employee benefits on our careers site here: <a href="https://www.westnorthants.gov.uk/jobs-and-careers/why-you-should-work-us" target="_blank">Why you should work for us | West Northamptonshire Council</a>.<h2>About the role</h2>West Northamptonshire Council (WNC) has an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic, experienced and energetic IT Systems Manager to lead our team of highly skilled technicians in the Infrastructure team, working within the IT Operations service.<h2>Additional information</h2>We are looking for a dynamic leader with significant team management experience in large IT operations. You will be skilled at building, managing, and developing high performance technical teams as well as having a proven track record of successfully running both on-premise and cloud hosted services within a large-scale environment, including cloud migration projects.You will be a team player, able to form positive and productive relationships with a variety of other teams (inside and outside of IT), in order to get things done. You’re the sort of person who has a passion for driving innovation and can ignite enthusiasm within the team for change! Your ability to manage budgets and deliver operational projects efficiently will be a key part of your success.&nbsp;If you are looking for your next challenge, are ready to level up, and are eager to make a lasting impact and lead WNC into the future of IT, we want to hear from you!Public sector experience would be advantageous but not essential.<h2>Company information</h2>At West Northants Council, it’s about our people. People who thrive with ambition, bubble with new ideas, demand better ways of working, caring about every detail, and who never shy away from a challenge. Our culture is a gateway for new experiences. A place to forge new opportunities. To empower you in your career and unite you with like-minded people.Our vision is ‘to make West Northants a great place to live, work, visit and thrive’. We truly stand by this and work hard every day to make this a reality. Our corporate values, THRIVE, stand for: Trust, High Performance, Respect, Innovate and Empower, they underpin everything we do and how we deliver services.&nbsp;Hear more from our Chief Executive, Anna Earnshaw, about <a href="https://youtu.be/lV0EfeUF4aU?si=zk_5W7HktpP-iZ5U" target="_blank">what its like to work at West Northants Council.</a>We are committed to ensuring diversity, equality, equity, and inclusion is woven into the fabric of WNC and everything we do, to enable all colleagues to develop and maximize their full potential.  We are a disability confident employer, a member of the Armed Forces Covenant, and a Care Leaver Covenant partnerThe following film was created by us to communicate our intentions - watch WNC colleagues explain <a href="https://youtu.be/16hhIWCZ7xM" target="_blank">what DEI means to us</a>.If you need additional support or reasonable adjustments during the application process, including needing the job description in another format or language, please email <a href="mailto:careers@westnorthants.gov.uk" target="_blank">careers@westnorthants.gov.uk</a> for support.West Northants Council, where careers thrive.

IT Systems Manager

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To apply - please go to Mersey View Learning Trust




TO APPLY, PLEASE COMPLETE THE APPLICATION FORM ON MERSEY VIEW LEARNING TRUST
The Rowan Schools are situated across three sites and cater for pupils with Educational Health Care Plans. Rowan Park School is an outstanding Special School, which supports the learning and development of children and young people aged 3 -19 years; Rowan High School is for pupils aged 11-19 years with a diagnosis of Autism and The Rowan Tree caters for Reception and Year 1 pupils’ who have a diagnosis of autism and learning difficulties. Pupil's at The Rowan Tree eventually transition over to Rowan Park School site to continue their educational journey.
The Rowan Schools are part of Mersey View Learning Trust who is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of its pupils and expects those working at the Trust to share this commitment.&nbsp;
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The Trust is required under law and guidance to check the criminal background of all employees. Decisions to appoint will be subject to consideration of an Enhanced Disclosure, including a Barred List check from the Disclosure and Barring Service. Because of the nature of the work for which you are applying this post is except from the rehabilitation of offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013 and 2020).
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The amendments to the rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (2013 and 2020) provides that when applying for certain jobs and activities, certain convictions and cautions are considered 'protected'. This means that they do not need to be disclosed to employers, and if they are disclosed, employers cannot take them into account. Guidance on whether a conviction or caution should be disclosed can be found on the Ministry of Justice website which can be accessed here:&nbsp;
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<a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/new-guidance-on-the-rehabilitation-of-offenders-act-1974" target="_blank">https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/new-guidance-on-the-rehabilitation-of-offenders-act-1974</a>
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Successful applicants will be required to complete a confidential medical questionnaire and may be required to undergo a medical examination.&nbsp;
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The Trust may carry out an online search on shortlisted candidates as part of our due diligence and in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education. This may help identify incidents or issues that have happened and are publicly available online, which we may wish to explore with you at interview.

Job Description

Teacher of Art and Design Technology - Main Pay Scale&nbsp;
Maternity Cover, Fixed Term (1st September 2025 - 31st August 2026)
Job Purpose
To teach Art and Design Technology across the age and ability range of Key Stage 3, Key Stage 4 and Sixth Form as applicable. In addition, to deliver and teach additional subjects across the curriculum.&nbsp;
Please see below job description for further details.&nbsp;

Teacher of Art and Design (Maternity Cover) (Fixed Term)

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Job Title: Senior Policy Adviser x 4&nbsp;
Directorate: Policy, Research and Voter Engagement&nbsp;
Starting salary band: Band C: £40,031 - £42,033 per annum&nbsp;
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Band C: £40,031 - £42,033 per annum depending on skills, experience and qualification.&nbsp;
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Full time &amp; Permanent: This role work on a Hybrid basis which requires a minimum of 2 days office attendance (40%).&nbsp;
Location: Preferred location is London as this is where majority of the team and stakeholders are based. We will consider applicants who can work from either Cardiff, Edinburgh, Belfast office locations, or full-time remote home working. &nbsp;
Working at the Electoral Commission&nbsp;
The Electoral Commission is the independent body which oversees elections and regulates political finance in the UK. We work to promote public confidence in the democratic process and ensure its integrity.&nbsp;
We offer excellent terms and conditions, including flexible working hours and the opportunity to join the Civil Service pension arrangements, fantastic office space and endless opportunities for personal development and continuous learning.&nbsp;
The Role&nbsp;
We have four exciting new vacancies in our Policy team. This is a unique opportunity to join us at a pivotal time, as we respond to a range of policy challenges and major new elections legislation across the UK. You’ll be part of delivering our new corporate plan and shaping the future of elections and political regulation.&nbsp;
As Senior Policy Adviser, you will act as the primary point of contact in relation to key policy areas and provide expert policy advice to leadership on a range of matters. You’ll lead on a range of policy areas related to electoral administration and political finance across the UK and internationally. &nbsp;
Your responsibilities will include leading flexible, high-quality policy analysis; analysing and commenting on draft legislation; briefing policy makers in Government and key internal stakeholders on reform proposals; planning and managing the delivery of key policy projects, often involving multiple stakeholders and competing deadlines.&nbsp;
You will be involved in research projects, monitor and report on the impact of significant changes to elections in the UK and internationally, and develop specialist knowledge about election law and policy, and innovative thinking about regulatory challenges of new campaign techniques.&nbsp;&nbsp;
Who we are looking for&nbsp;
We are looking for someone with experience of leading policy development and a proactive, collaborative attitude.&nbsp;&nbsp;
You should be a self-starter with a positive outlook and strong organisational skills, comfortable working independently and at pace, with limited supervision. You will be confident leading on a range of different projects at the same time, under the guidance of your Policy Manager.&nbsp;
You will be proficient in analysing information, identifying trends, and presenting findings to influence decision makers, and have the ability to interpret complex legislation and translate it for others.&nbsp;
You should be able to communicate with a wide range of audiences and in a variety of formats – from meeting with government officials to writing blog posts for our website. You will bring your creativity, strong interpersonal skills and a commitment to evidence-based policy-making to our work.&nbsp;
Familiarity with UK political systems and structures including devolution in the UK, and an interest in democracy and the electoral process in the UK will be advantageous, but is not an essential requirement of this role.&nbsp;
To be successful in this role, you will need to have:&nbsp;
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Demonstrable experience of leading policy development, a strong commitment to evidence-based policy-making and an understanding of how to influence decision-makers effectively&nbsp;&nbsp;
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A proactive, self-starting approach – able to identify opportunities and challenges early, to take ownership of driving work forward, and to see projects through from conception to delivery&nbsp;
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The ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities at pace, using sound judgement to balance short-term tasks with longer-term goals&nbsp;
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Strong analytical and communication skills – able to synthesise complex information, confident tailoring messages for different audiences and formats, including formal briefings, blog posts, and stakeholder engagement&nbsp;
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A collaborative mindset, with the ability to build positive relationships across teams and work flexibly to support others&nbsp;
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An understanding of the political and legislative contexts across the UK, including devolution, and the ability to reflect this in policy work, alongside an interest in international democratic practice&nbsp;
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A commitment to continuous learning – for yourself and the team – and a willingness to contribute to wider team thinking and development&nbsp;
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For a full list of competencies, please refer to the job description and person specification.&nbsp;
Other Benefits&nbsp;
The Electoral Commission contributes 28.97% of your basic salary towards you being a member of the Civil Service Pension scheme. Find out what <a href="https://www.civilservicepensionscheme.org.uk/joining-the-pension-scheme/benefits-of-the-pension-scheme/" target="_blank">benefits a Civil Service Pension provides</a> and the conditions involved. &nbsp;
The Electoral Commission offers a competitive mix of benefits including: &nbsp;
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A culture of flexible working, such as flexi scheme, homeworking and compressed hours. &nbsp;
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Automatic enrolment into the Civil Service Pension Scheme, with an employer contribution of 28.97%. &nbsp;
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A working from home allowance of £312 per annum is paid as a tax-free working from home allowance. &nbsp;
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A minimum of 28 days of paid annual leave, plus eight bank holidays increasing up to a maximum of 30 days after four years. &nbsp;
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An extensive range of learning and professional development opportunities, which all staff are actively encouraged to pursue. &nbsp;
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A hybrid office/home based working model where staff will spend 40% of their time in the office. &nbsp;
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More information on how to apply&nbsp;
To remove bias from our recruitment, process the Electoral Commission operates anonymous recruitment. &nbsp;Please apply by supplying an anonymous CV, without reference to your name, age, ethnicity or other personal identifiable information. Failure to supply anonymous CV and cover letter will result in your application being rejected.&nbsp;
We want to attract the broadest range of talented people who are passionate about democracy. The more diverse our workforce, the better we can adapt to and reflect the needs of society. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and as a staff member you will become part of an inclusive culture, where you will have the opportunity to achieve your full potential and enhance your career through learning and development.&nbsp;
Closing date is 27 July 2025 at 23:59. &nbsp;
Shortlisting will take place week commencing 28 July 2025&nbsp;
Interviews will be held in the week commencing 11 August 2025&nbsp;
If successful- 2nd stage interviews will be held within a week of the first interview&nbsp;
Applicants who are applying for the London based position will be expected to attend the interview in person at our offices in Bunhill Row, London. We may use video conferencing tools for the interviews of applicants based in any of the devolved office locations. We will confirm details with shortlisted candidates. Electoral Commission does not compensate candidates for the travel costs incurred due to interview attendance.&nbsp;
If you are interested in applying for this role, please download the job description before applying online.&nbsp;
If you have any further questions about the role, please don’t hesitate to contact the recruitment team on <a href="mailto:recruitment@electoralcommission.org.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@electoralcommission.org.uk</a> who will be happy to help.&nbsp;

Senior Policy Adviser

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We’re driving forward an ambitious programme of regeneration and development – delivering high-quality spaces for our residents, businesses, and staff and creating places that are built to last.
Our Commercial &amp; Property team is at the heart of this transformation. And now, we’re looking for a Projects Delivery Assistant to help keep our projects on track and make a real difference to our district.
If you're highly organised, a confident communicator, and excited about helping deliver projects that matter – we want to hear from you.
EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW
As a Projects Delivery Assistant, you’ll support our busy Construction Project Managers with the day-to-day running of capital development projects – from tracking budgets and monitoring progress, to liaising with stakeholders and keeping key records up to date. You'll play a vital role in helping us deliver new homes, community buildings and improvements to the Council’s estate.
You’ll be based at our Council offices in Sevenoaks, with occasional travel to sites across the district – so no two days will be the same.
WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING
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<li>Supporting the delivery of exciting regeneration and construction projects</li>
<li>Helping to manage budgets, raise purchase orders and process invoices</li>
<li>Keeping project records accurate, up-to-date and version-controlled</li>
<li>Liaising with contractors, consultants, colleagues and residents</li>
<li>Attending meetings, taking notes, and following up on actions</li>
<li>Assisting with procurement, contract management and public engagement</li>
<li>Responding to project enquiries from both internal and external stakeholders</li>
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WHAT YOU’LL BRING TO THE ROLE
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<li>&nbsp;A full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle for site visits</li>
<li>Recent experience in a project support or assistant role</li>
<li>Strong organisational and communication skills</li>
<li>Good attention to detail, with confidence using Word and Excel</li>
<li>A flexible, team-focused approach with the ability to manage your own workload</li>
<li>A full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle for site visits</li>
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What’s in it for you
This is a real chance to shape the future of our places and spaces. You’ll gain hands-on experience, grow your confidence, and play a key role in supporting the delivery the buildings and environments that matter most to our district.
We are one of the few local government authorities to hold Platinum Investors in People, an accreditation which highlights our passion in supporting people, developing talent and working collaboratively and innovatively.
Other benefits include:
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<li>Enhanced annual leave of 24 days (excluding bank holidays)</li>
<li>Additional leave after 5 years of service</li>
<li>Extra Christmas closure day</li>
<li>Generous Local Government Pension Scheme</li>
<li>Free Parking</li>
<li>Employee benefits including discounts on shopping, travel days out and more, Tusker car salary sacrifice scheme and discounts with your MOT</li>
<li>Access to BUPA Employee Assistance Programme, a free, 24/7, confidential counselling and wellbeing support service</li>
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Find out more
For an informal discussion about this role, please get in touch with Andrew Connors on +441732227018
Best chance of being shortlisted
Read the Job Description and Personal Specification attached to the role and ensure that your supporting statement explains how you meet the essential requirements, as your application will be judged against these criteria.
Closing date: 13th August&nbsp;
Interview date:&nbsp;28th August

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Using a person-centred approach, you will look after the physical, emotional, culture and social needs of service users, which will involve personal care assisting service users with their meals and drinks and all aspects of daily living. Part of your role will involve activity planning and provision, thus promoting individual mental health and wellbeing. You will be key worker to specific individuals taking responsibility to record and communicate to the assistant managers to ensure all care plans are updated and current. This role will also include driving and escorting service users to and from the unit and out on planned trips. You will be looking after the needs of a diverse group of service users with a wide range of care needs and this will include some moving and handling and personal care duties. You will be expected to work as part of a team or on your own, liaise with multi-disciplinary professionals in respect of the needs of service users. Skills: •	Patience and an understanding of the importance of individuals dignity, privacy and choice when meeting the needs of older people who have a diagnosis of dementia / cognitive impairment. •	Ideally basic knowledge of IT systems or be prepared to learn so as to enable yo to update records access payslips and use e-learning. •	Flexible and adaptable to be able to take part in escort duties to meet and respond to the operational needs of the service. •	Good written skills and the ability to monitor, recognise and to accurately record service user’s information and needs for use in multi-agency reviews. •	Understanding of the cultural and communication needs of people from a diverse range of backgrounds. •	Able to work as part of a team. •	Good communication and be able to interact well with service users, the team, and other professionals. •	Able to deal with emergencies in a calm manner. •	An understanding of service user confidentiality and Data Protection and being able to follow policy and procedure such as medication administration, health and safety and strategies for working with people with challenging behaviour. •	A full driving licence. D1 category desirable but not essential, and the ability to pass the MIDAS minibus test this is desirable not essential. •	The ability to converse at ease with customers and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post. •	The ability and skills to be trained and competent in the administration of medication •	Have experience in a caring role as a formal paid or unpaid carer. •	You will be required to take part in training (on and off site) to meet the core training requirements and to gain level 2/3 health and social care certificate.

Care Assistant/Driver

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We have an exciting opportunity in our Family Placement Team, for a Supervising Social Worker, who will share our commitment to improving outcomes for those children in our care, to work part time supporting our local Foster Carers, Children and Young People.
<h3>About you…</h3>
You are a committed and compassionate social worker who understands that whilst social work can be challenging, it is also deeply rewarding. You value a supportive environment where your well-being, development, and professional growth are genuinely prioritised. You believe in reflective practice, thrive in collaborative settings, and are open to learning from peers and leaders alike.
You are looking for a workplace that not only supports your professional journey but also ensures you feel appreciated and empowered to make a real difference in children’s lives.
We provide children, young people and families with the right service at the right time.&nbsp; Put simply, we change lives for the better.
<h3>About the team…</h3>
Family Placement is a small, close-knit team within Children’s Social Care that is built on strong peer support and shared values. We know social work is not always easy, which is why we are committed to creating a supportive, resilient, and inclusive environment.
You will benefit from dedicated administrative support, comprehensive learning and development, led by our passionate Principal Social Worker and regular supervision, resilience groups, well-being events, and peer-to-peer collaboration.
We work closely with children’s social workers to provide consistent, high-quality support to vulnerable children. Our team members are given the time to build meaningful relationships with families, backed by approachable leadership, a culture of shared problem-solving, and expert guidance when needed.
We are focused on providing a safe, secure, and psychologically supportive base so our staff can thrive, both professionally and personally.
<h3>Key responsibilities…</h3>
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<li>To work with the children's social worker to achieve permanence for the children, whether this be through long term fostering or special guardianship.</li>
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The role will enable you to continually develop your skills and knowledge, as well as contribute to the ongoing improvement of the services and support we deliver.
<h3>Our benefits…</h3>
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<li>28 days* annual leave increasing to 33 days* after 3 years’ continuous service.</li>
<li>The opportunity to buy up to 10 additional days* annual leave per year and sell 5 days.</li>
<li>Flexible working opportunities to support your wellbeing and work-life balance.&nbsp;</li>
<li>Electric vehicle salary sacrifice for an electric car at a fixed monthly cost (subject to eligibility).</li>
<li>An inclusive and social working environment with a variety of staff networks.&nbsp;</li>
<li>Local government pension scheme.</li>
<li>Life insurance cover (linked to the pension scheme)</li>
<li>Enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption and fostering leave.&nbsp;</li>
<li>Recognition of continuous service attained within the NHS and UKHSA when calculating some benefits such as annual leave entitlements, occupational maternity/paternity leave, and more. (Terms and Conditions apply – please refer to candidate pack for more information.)</li>
<li>Career development through internal and external training opportunities.&nbsp;</li>
<li>A great office location next to travel links and Bracknell Forest’s thriving town centre.&nbsp;</li>
<li>Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support your health and wellbeing.&nbsp;</li>
<li>Sports and Social Club.</li>
<li>Staff dental and health plans.&nbsp;</li>
<li>Discounted leisure centre and gym membership.&nbsp;</li>
<li>Supermarket discount.&nbsp;</li>
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*(pro rata for part time)
<h3>Our values</h3>
At Bracknell Forest Council our values define who we are and what is important to us.&nbsp;Our core values are inclusive, ambitious, and always learning. These values influence the way we work with each other and the way we serve our residents and engage with our communities.&nbsp;We make our values real by demonstrating them in how we behave every day. If you are excited about joining a diverse team that celebrates learning and strives for excellence, we would love to hear from you.&nbsp;
<h3>Reasonable adjustments</h3>
We are committed to ensuring an inclusive recruitment process for all applicants. If you require any reasonable adjustments to support your application or interview, please let us know by contacting <a href="mailto:recruitment@bracknell-forest.gov.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@bracknell-forest.gov.uk</a>.&nbsp;We will work with you to support you throughout the process.&nbsp;&nbsp;
<h3>Interview date</h3>
Interviews will be held on 7th August 2025&nbsp;
Interviews will be conducted in person, providing candidates with the chance to personally meet the team and experience our work environment.
We will be reviewing applications regularly and reserve the right to close the advert early if suitable candidates are identified. To avoid disappointment, you are advised to submit your application as soon as possible.
Please note AI is prohibited during the interview, any candidate using AI will be withdrawn from consideration.
<h3>Want to ask us a question?</h3>
For an informal discussion or to ask any questions about this role, please contact:
Sam Howard, Team Manager, Phone number: 01344 351658
At Bracknell Forest we champion equality, diversity and inclusion. At Bracknell Forest Council, we are always learning, ambitious and inclusive. Please see our candidate pack for&nbsp;more details.
Bracknell Forest Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect everyone employed with us to share this commitment. All successful candidates for this role will be subject to a DBS (Disclosure &amp; Barring Service) check as part of our pre-employment checks process.
Candidates should be able to demonstrate experience of working within the current Social Care System and Framework.
Social Work England registration fees can be claimed back from the Council.&nbsp;
We can only accept applications from candidates currently residing in the UK.
Candidates currently residing in the UK who require sponsorship to work are encouraged to assess their eligibility for a Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS) based on the relevant criteria. Please be aware that sponsorship availability varies and is subject to eligibility requirements and budget limitations. As a result, we cannot guarantee sponsorship for all roles and will evaluate sponsorship requests on a case-by-case basis.
No agencies please.&nbsp;

Bracknell Forest Council

Supervising Social Worker - Family Placement (part time, 30 hours per week)

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Please download and complete the application form.&nbsp; Completed, application forms should be returned to the school for the attention of Mrs J Erskine to St Oswald's CE Primary School, Ronald Ross Avenue, Bootle, L30 5RH.&nbsp; Do not send CV's. Email <a href="mailto:admin.stoswalds@schools.sefton.gov.uk" target="_blank">admin.stoswalds@schools.sefton.gov.uk</a>
The closing date will be Thursday 17.07.25 at 12.00PM.&nbsp; Interviews will be held on 22.07.25.



Introducing ourselves:
Our school is a one-form entry, Church of England Primary School with a Nursery in Netherton Bootle.
"Struck by the welcoming atmosphere and the strong sense of care and nurture for the whole school community" Ofsted 2017
Our modern and inspired school building and grounds reflect our ambition to work creatively to build a better future for all our pupils, our parents, our staff and the local community
Our children are well behaved, polite and respectful towards each other and members of staff. They are motivated in their learning, they have high aspirations and good relationships which make them fantastic ambassadors for our school.&nbsp;
Our parents are keen to work with the school to both enhance their children's learning and achievement as well as ensure the school provides a positive focal point for the local community.
Staff benefit from our strong emphasis on professional development, shared leadership and an innovative approach to all that we do.
We are committed to protecting and promoting children’s rights and our commitment to this has been recognised by UNICEF in their Rights Respecting School Award.
The Governing Board of the school are looking to employ a committed, reflective and experienced Teaching Assistant to join our school team in our successful KS1 department.&nbsp; We see this as an exciting opportunity for you to work alongside a forward thinking Leadership team who are dedicated to providing the best outcomes for all of our pupils.
We have high standards and expectations of staff, Governors, pupils and parents.
A supportive team committed to developing the teaching and learning throughout the school.
The role is fixed term to support a pupil with medical needs in Reception Class, initially to Easter 2026.
Applicants must have experience in working in Reception class. The position will involve supporting the child under the supervision of class teacher in class.&nbsp;
This is an opportunity for an ambitious Teaching Assistant to join our dedicated and supportive team. The appointment is for September 2025.
As a school, we can offer:
•&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; A warm, family orientated school based on Christian faith
•&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Enthusiastic and motivated pupils, staff, families and governors
•&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Dedicated, hardworking and friendly colleagues
•&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Polite and motivated pupils who are keen to learn
•&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; CPD to support the needs of the school and SENCO
•&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; An up to date, modern working environment
We are looking for someone who:
•&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Has commitment and passion for inclusion, ensuring individual pupil needs are identified early and are met through targeted provision.
•&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Has a desire to work closely with families to enhance children’s experiences
•&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Is a team player, able to inspire others to approach their practice creatively so that all learners believe in themselves
•&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Will work with teachers to help to monitor pupil progress.
Completed, applications should be returned to the school for the attention of Mrs J Erskine to <a href="mailto:admin.stoswalds@schools.sefton.gov.uk" target="_blank">admin.stoswalds@schools.sefton.gov.uk</a> Please do not send CV’s.&nbsp;&nbsp;
Shortlisted candidates will be contacted by email.
Due to the nature of work the above post is exempt from the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and relevant care/safeguarding legislation and appointment will only be confirmed if a satisfactory Enhanced Disclosure is obtained from the Criminal Records Bureau.&nbsp;&nbsp;
The School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and expects all staff to share this commitment.

1 to 1 Teaching Assistant

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Job Title:&nbsp;Deputy Service Manager Location:&nbsp;This residential site, located in Lewisham (South-East London) and benefits from great transport links, including convenient access to nearby train services. Kindly be aware that step free access may not be available at this service.&nbsp;
Salary:&nbsp;£35,000
Shift Pattern:&nbsp;37.5 hours per week, Monday to Sunday between 09:00 - 17:00, you may need to work outside these hours, and this role may need to work bank holidays as per service requirements. You will also take part in our out of hours on call rota for managers.
ABOUT THE ROLE
We’re looking for a warm, driven and enthusiastic individual to join our Lewisham team as Deputy Service Manager (DSM). This role offers an opportunity to support and grow a trauma-informed, inclusive service for people with mental health and complex needs. You’ll work within our Integrated Community Rehabilitation Service, supporting residents who’ve been discharged from acute mental health wards starting structured rehabilitation support for 9 months in the community. The service has two community rehab services which offer 24‑hour support ensuring compassionate, around‑the‑clock care. As a DSM, you’ll line manage around 8 staff per site and will work as part of the multi-disciplinary team to collaborate with probation, job centres, mental health teams and other community partners.&nbsp;
We’re looking for someone compassionate and experienced in mental health and complex needs someone who brings empathy, tailored support and real dedication to help each resident thrive. The role includes:
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<li>Line Management and Leadership, supporting your team providing advice, guidance and support throughout their employment lifecycle</li>
<li>Support the Service Manager in leading the day to day operational delivery of the service</li>
<li>Risk Management ownership, ensuring processes and policies are followed</li>
<li>Property and Housing Management, ensuring the accommodation meets our requirements, and repairs and maintenance are regularly reported and completed</li>
<li>Financial Management, including petty cash and budget management</li>
<li>Contract management and Internal auditing, admin, and general other duties as required.&nbsp;</li>
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ABOUT YOU
We are seeking a passionate, driven and motivated colleague to lead this service in a trauma informed and inclusive way. Someone who is knowledgeable in the needs of our residents, particularly within mental health and complex needs and can support the team in delivering excellence. You will be driven with passion for what we do, and be able to work flexibly to meet service needs, providing new ideas and opportunities to develop the service further to continue to achieve excellence! Further, we look for:
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<li>Understanding and/or experience of working with people of complex backgrounds, mental health, substance misuse, challenging behaviours and lead with empathy</li>
<li>You will have previous experience in creating co-produced support plans, key working, and care plans</li>
<li>Ideally previous experience in people management and development; Ability to motivate, and empower others to achieve their personal goals and overcome barriers</li>
<li>Ability to provide advice, offer practical advice and support covering housing, mental health signposting, and more to staff and residents</li>
<li>Ability to lead a team to achieve service KPI's with support and encouragement</li>
<li>Ability to show genuine empathy for residents and understand the challenges they face</li>
<li>You will need some level of IT ability as we record records using our online CRM systems and use Microsoft programs daily</li>
<li>You share our values of Ambition, Empowerment, Inclusivity, and Transparency in your everyday work</li>
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Please refer to the JDPS attached for more details on the vacancy and our requirements/key criteria.
What we offer
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<li>25 days (Full time equivalent) annual leave, increasing with the length of service</li>
<li>Pension Scheme including 3% employer contribution</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>
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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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