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We are recruiting a Social Worker at Caerphilly County Borough Council. Working hours: 37 Hours &nbsp; Contract Type: Permanent/Full Time Location: Ty TredomenTeam: Family and Friends Team This position offers an excellent opportunity to become part of our team and provide support across the organization. We pay an attractive salary of £37,938 - £40,476 and offer access to training and development opportunities.This post attracts a Market Supplement of £3,383 per annum, in addition to the annual salary, which will be paid in 12 monthly instalments.We are looking for a Social Worker who manage those children who are subject to placing children in the care of their parents (PCCP), Kinship Fostering arrangements and children on Special Guardianship Orders.The successful candidate will be responsible for assessing and reviewing the support needs of both the children and their parents/carers. You will be required to attend court to ensure the most appropriate Order is in place i.e. when considering revoking Care Orders or converting Care Orders to Special Guardianship Orders.You will have excellent assessment skills and the ability to engage with children and their families effectively, with a focus on wellbeing and safety of the child. You will be skilled in developing and sustaining effective multi-agency working and will closely collaborate with professionals of every discipline.With a remit spanning the assessment and support of Connected Persons, you will be guaranteed different challenges every day. You will be part of a highly supportive team environment and have access to comprehensive training and development opportunities.For the role, we ask that you have: <ul><li>A Diploma/Degree in Social Work or predecessor.</li><li>Up to date knowledge of current legislation Research and Practice issues in childcare.</li><li>Registered as a Social Worker with Social Care Wales or equivalent regulators in England, Scotland or Northern Ireland.</li><li>A Full UK Category B (Cars) driving licence and the use of a motor vehicle insured for business purposes to travel throughout the borough to attend meetings. </li></ul>We have excellent benefits including the Local Government Pension Scheme and staff discount schemes. To view the Job Description and Person Specification please select the relevant attachment from the attachments list After reading the Job Description and Person Specification, if you would like to have an informal discussion about the role, please contact Rachel Silver/Sam Thomas on 07789371545/ 01443 863476 or email <a href="mailto:silver@caerphilly.gov.uk" target="_blank">silver@caerphilly.gov.uk</a>&nbsp; <a href="mailto:thomas24@caerphilly.gov.uk" target="_blank">thomas24@caerphilly.gov.uk</a> Applications may be submitted in Welsh.&nbsp; Any application submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.We are legally required to ask you to provide evidence of your right to work in the UK.&nbsp; Successful applicants are required to provide appropriate documentation such as a birth certificate, passport or work permit in accordance with the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006.If you have any difficulty applying online, please contact <a href="mailto:webrecruitment@caerphilly.gov.uk" target="_blank">webrecruitment@caerphilly.gov.uk</a> for further information.This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (1974) and a comprehensive screening process will be undertaken on all successful applicants.&nbsp; This will include an enhanced check with the Disclosure and Barring Service.You must possess a Diploma/Degree in Social Work or predecessor and be registered as a Social Worker with Social Care Wales (or able to transfer from another recognised body). The current registration requirements state that completion of the Consolidation of Practice qualification within your first 3 years of practice is mandatory (if you qualified after 1st April 2016).&nbsp;&nbsp; Failure to successfully complete this qualification will result in you being unable to renew your Social Work Registration or practice as a Social Worker.





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Social Worker

<h2>About the job</h2>Salary: £37,938 - £40,476 a year plus £5,500 market supplement allowance and £963 essential car user allowance (subject to criteria) Hours per week: 37 Contract type: Permanent&nbsp;Are you a dedicated and experienced Social Worker ready to take the next step in your career? Join our passionate and supportive team working with children, young people, and families to make a real and lasting difference.<h3>About the Role</h3>We are seeking an experienced Social Worker to support children and young people with complex needs and risks. In this dynamic and rewarding role, you will:- Work directly with children, young people, and their families to provide targeted support and protection.- Conduct in-depth assessments, including parenting assessments and statutory visits.- Plan and implement appropriate, multi-agency interventions and service provisions.- Mentor and coach less experienced social workers, offering guidance and joint working opportunities.- Collaborate effectively with internal colleagues and external partner agencies.- Support the development of best practices and procedures aligned with Social Work Professional Standards.- Assist Managers in meeting key performance indicators and delivering high-quality outcomes.Please note this role does not attract sponsorship.<h2>About you</h2>We are looking for a confident, compassionate professional with the ability to manage complex cases independently. You will have:- Substantial post-qualifying experience in social work, ideally within Children and Family Services.- Proven ability to make sound professional judgements in challenging, multi-disciplinary environments.- Experience working on complex cases involving vulnerability and risk, with minimal supervision.- Strong communication skills – both written and verbal – with the ability to engage diverse audiences, including children and professionals.- In-depth knowledge of legislation and statutory responsibilities relevant to children’s services.- A thorough understanding of social disadvantage, child development, and family dynamics.- Clear awareness of eligibility criteria and thresholds concerning need and risk of significant harm.- Registration with Social Work England.- A recognised Social Work degree, diploma, or equivalent qualification.<h2>About us</h2>Our ambitious Luton 2040 Vision&nbsp;– that no-one in Luton will have to live in poverty – is at the heart of everything we do. We recognise that our people are remarkable, talented, committed and passionate about serving our residents.The people of Luton depend heavily on this council – and that means our workforce! Are you ready to realise the remarkable and help us deliver our vision?We welcome applications from all sections of the community and are committed to developing a workforce that&nbsp;reflects the diversity of our borough<h2>Application process</h2>Because of the nature of this job, it will be necessary for the appropriate level of criminal record disclosure to be undertaken. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore applicants are required to declare all unspent cautions and convictions; and also any adult cautions (simple or conditional), and spent convictions that are not protected as defined by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2020). A person’s criminal record will not in itself prevent a person from being appointed to this post. Applicants will not be refused posts because of offences which are not relevant to, and do not place them at or make them a risk in, the role for which they are applying. However in the event of the employment being taken up, any failure to disclose such offence, as detailed above, will result in dismissal or disciplinary action by the Authority.<h2>Additional information</h2>We offer a range of excellent staff benefits which include: <ul><li>From 25&nbsp;to 32&nbsp;days’ annual leave:&nbsp;linked to length of service and grade</li><li>Buying annual leave scheme:&nbsp;buy up to 20 days additional annual leave</li><li>Career Pathways:&nbsp;step up in your career or move into a specialist area</li><li>Pension scheme:&nbsp;with generous employer contributions of up to&nbsp;20.2 per cent (at July 2023) and 3x salary death in service grant</li><li>Generous relocation package:&nbsp;up to £8,000 (subject to eligibility)</li><li>Employee Assistance Programme:&nbsp;a free, 24/7 confidential counselling and wellbeing support service available to all employees, their partner or spouse and dependent children over 16 still living at home</li><li>Work/life balance:&nbsp;flexible working options including working from home where possible. We welcome requests for flexible working arrangements including part-time hours and alternative working patterns</li><li>Training and support:&nbsp;unlimited access to development courses, mentoring and support and clear career pathways</li><li>Staff offers:&nbsp;includes discounts on your MOT, gym and fitness, restaurants and salons</li><li>Arriva Travel Club:&nbsp;great value savings on local bus travel</li><li>Friday Funday Socials -&nbsp;One Friday every 2 months where we encourage our staff to get together to socialise after work</li></ul><h2>Available documents</h2>Attached documents are available under links. Clicking a document link will initialize its download.<ul><li><a href="https://emea3.recruitmentplatform.com/tlk/pages/fo/download_job_file.jsp?ID=PSKFK026203F3VBQB686G8N7P&amp;nDocumentID=1567467&amp;ptId=11506" target="_blank">download: Social Worker Children- L7 M1 JD.pdf</a></li><li><a href="https://emea3.recruitmentplatform.com/tlk/pages/fo/download_job_file.jsp?ID=PSKFK026203F3VBQB686G8N7P&amp;nDocumentID=1567469&amp;ptId=11506" target="_blank">download: Luton_Values_Flyer.pdf</a></li></ul>





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Luton Borough Council

Social Worker - Family Help West

As a qualified social worker are you passionate about making a difference to the lives of vulnerable adults with social care needs and have a strong review background? If so, we would love you to join us in Medway Adult Social Care. Where is Medway? Medway is a vibrant thriving location with excellent schools and plenty of historic attractions e.g.: Historic Dockyard, Rochester Castle and Cathedral. Situated in Kent in the South-East of England, only 30 miles from London, the area has plenty of green spaces, excellent facilities and easy access to the national motorway and rail networks, facilitating superb transport links to London. It provides excellent opportunities for affordable home ownership. Adult Social Care is pursuing a far-reaching transformation agenda that better meets the needs of our community, so it is an exciting time to join us. We have recently introduced a competency progression framework linked to salary. The post We have an exciting opportunity for experienced Social Workers (must have completed ASYE and registered with Social Work England) who are highly motivated to work within our specialist targeted review team. We are looking for people who are committed to delivering a high-quality service and who enjoy the challenge of reviewing packages of care to ensure best value and positive outcomes. The service is delivered using a strengths-based (Conversations Model), person centred approach. We have implemented an innovative locality-based service giving the opportunity to establish close links with local communities and partners. Your practice will have a strong emphasis on quality and achieving the best possible outcomes for people. We promote individual aspirations, enhance independence and wellbeing and maximise autonomy by supporting people to live their lives in the way that they choose. Working at Medway Council means that you will be part of this journey working alongside talented, professional colleagues to drive forward change to transform the lives of our residents and the communities they live in Making you feel valued We offer excellent support including CPD learning opportunities and regular reflective supervision. Individual learning needs will be identified to develop specialist knowledge. We have a hybrid working model with a balance of remote working and office based.In return we will offer you: <ul><li>Generous annual leave entitlement</li><li>Generous local government pension scheme package</li><li>Access to wider training and development qualifications</li><li>Flexible working scheme</li><li>Travel plan discounts</li><li>Access to CAREFIRST advice &amp; counselling service</li><li>Employee discount scheme for national and local retailers</li></ul>Career Progression Frameworks (CPF) have been introduced for all roles at Medway Council. These frameworks provide a mechanism for employees to take ownership of their development within their post and be rewarded accordingly. This means that the salary you will be offered will be at level A unless, based on an assessment against the CPF criteria, you demonstrate that you are meeting the criteria of level B or C. There will be further opportunity once in post to progress from level A to B, and B to C.When writing your application, it is important to ensure you identify your suitability against the requirements of the job profile, as this information will be used for shortlisting and may contribute to the CPF assessment. Your application may be rejected if the minimum required criteria is not met. Further information relating to the requirements for this role can be found in the CPF Guidance document attached.The person specification of a job profile is split into three levels: Level A details the essential criteria that all applicants must be able to demonstrate through their application and interview.Level B details the developed competencies that an individual who is practised in this role would be able to demonstrate and will be a progression of knowledge, experience and skills from level A.Level C requires the highest level of competence and applicants would need to fully meet and demonstrate all aspects of the job profile, including qualifications, knowledge, skills and experience.You can demonstrate knowledge, experience and skills to allow you to perform within this role. You will identify, through application, how you meet the elements detailed within the person specification, at either Level A, B or C. You will be supported to develop in your role through induction, probation and a supportive Performance Appraisal and Career Conversation. Through your induction you will be introduced to the Career Progression Framework (CPF), which will help you to identify your areas of strength and any development needs.Our organisation:Medway is a unitary authority in the South East of England, made up of the towns of Strood, Rochester, Chatham, Gillingham and Rainham and more rural areas, including the Hoo Peninsula.Situated in Kent in the South-East of England, the area has plenty of green spaces, excellent facilities and easy access to the national motorway and rail networks, facilitating superb transport links to London.We provide all local Government services for a quarter of a million people, looking after education, environment, social care, housing, planning, business and much more - everything from frontline services such as rubbish collection and events like the Dickens Festival to work that goes on behind the scenes to ensure services in Medway run smoothly and cost effectively.Working at Medway Council means that you get to be part of this journey working alongside talented, professional colleagues to drive forward change to transform the lives of our residents and the communities they live in.Important Information-Applicants must be able to demonstrate all essential requirements as listed in the job profileEqual Opportunities Commitment StatementMedway Council is committed to creating an inclusive work environment with a diverse workforce. All appropriately qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, disability or ageFor further information please refer to the Medway information pack available as a download or to view onlinePlease be advised that if you are not contacted within 3 weeks of the advert closing date then you have not been shortlisted. All recruitment correspondence, including interview letters and contracts of employment will usually be sent out via email.Please visit <a href="http://www.mindfulemployer.net/" target="_blank">http://www.mindfulemployer.net/</a> for information on how Medway Council put good practices in place to ensure employees and job applicants who declare mental health issues receive the right level of support.We reserve the right to close this vacancy at any time prior to the closing date.If you are not contacted within 3 weeks of the advert closing date then you have not been shortlisted.All recruitment correspondence, including interview letters and contracts of employment will usually be sent out via email, if you require documentation/correspondence in different format such as braille or large print, please contact the Resourcing Team on 01634 332878





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Medway Council

This is Medway

Social Worker (SW2) Targeted Reviews Team 

This exciting opportunity will involve supporting Medway Public Health’s programmes team with a wide range of duties linked to the Child Health 0-19 agenda. The post holder will be required to support the Child Health Team with the planning, delivering, and evaluating of their projects and programmes offered to schools, colleges and other children and young person settings.A Medway Council Apprenticeship will give you the opportunity to earn a salary and gain a qualification whilst gathering invaluable workplace skills and experience.An opportunity has arisen for a motivated and enthusiastic Child Health Apprentice to join the Child Health Team within the Public Health Service. This is a great chance to gain a Business Administration Level 3 Qualification whilst working for the Child Health Team that provide a number of health education programmes to support the delivery of the Healthy Child Programme, 0-19 years. As part of this role, you can expect to undertake the following tasks:<ul><li>Communicate with a wide range of people and agencies via email, telephone and in person</li><li>Deliver up-to-date information via social media and websites</li><li>Monitor the Child Health email inbox and deal with enquiries appropriately</li><li>Support the promotion of public health by attending promotional events with colleagues from the Public Health directorate</li><li> Prepare information packs for training and health promotion events </li><li> Assist with designing promotional and teaching/training materials for the public and professionals</li><li> Assist with local campaign design and delivery</li></ul>Ideally, you will have good communication and interpersonal skills, combined with competent IT skills, accurate data entry along with a good attention to detail. However, we are happy to support you to reach those goals if you are highly motivated and have the desire to learn and succeed.If this sounds like the role for you, then we would encourage you to apply today.The Business Administrator Apprenticeship is a two year programme incorporating real work experience and learning, to gain the knowledge and development of skills and behaviours to successfully complete the programme. This apprenticeship involves approximately 18 months on the job development, followed by an end point assessment consisting of a knowledge test, a presentation on the project completed; and a discussion on the portfolio of learning and development produced during the apprenticeship. A grading of either Pass or Distinction is achievable.Ideally you will have good communication and interpersonal skills, combined with competent IT skills, accurate data entry along with a good attention to detail. However we are happy to support you to reach those goals if you are highly motivated and have the desire to learn and succeed.If this sounds like the role for you, then we would encourage you to apply today.Applicants must be able to demonstrate all essential requirements as listed in the job profile. As an Apprentice with Medway Council, you will be a valued member of our Apprenticeship Academy. We will encourage and support you to realise your potential. You will have the opportunity to learn from colleagues who are experts in their field and gain insights that can only come from real world experienceWe will support you every step of the way for you to succeed in your apprenticeship and help you to become the best version of yourself.An openness to review and reflect on your performance and progress is important as well as the willingness to accept feedback that will help you to develop and grow in this role.Medway Council’s Apprenticeship Academy extends to all our Apprentices a guarantee that their apprenticeship qualifications will be regularly monitored and quality assured with the respective training providers. In return we offer you: <ul><li>23 days paid annual leave</li><li>Generous local government pension </li><li>Access to wider training and development qualifications</li><li>Flexible working scheme</li><li>Free NUS Apprentice Extra Card- student discounts at 100’s of retailers</li><li>Student rates for Medway Council Leisure Centres</li><li>Student rates for Medway Council Libraries plus free e-books</li><li>Discounted Arriva bus travel</li></ul>Important InformationIf you would like to have an informal discussion with the recruiting manager call Sofie Wheeldon on 01634 332643.Please be advised that if you are not contacted within 3 weeks of the advert closing date then you have not been shortlisted. All recruitment correspondence, including interview letters and contracts of employment will usually be sent out via email. Please visit <a href="http://www.mindfulemployer.net/" target="_blank">http://www.mindfulemployer.net/</a> for information on how Medway Council put good practices in place to ensure employees and job applicants who declare mental health issues receive the right level of support. We reserve the right to close this vacancy at any time prior to the closing date.





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Child Health Apprentice 

We are currently recruiting a part time Approved Mental Health Professionals to contribute to the delivery of our highly effective AMHP Team, based within Adult Social Care. The service is delivered using a strength based, personalised approach to assessments, ensuring the individual remains at the centre of all interventions. You will be required to act as an Approved Mental Health Professional providing a statutory Mental Health Act Assessment service, encompassing all client groups and including the provision of advice, in order to meet the immediate needs of the individuals involved and to achieve the best outcome. You will also need to provide precise information to service users and others about their rights in relation to MHA interventions and facilitate access to appropriate advocacy and advice networks including the IMHA and IMCA services.The successful candidates will be responsible for triaging referrals, allocation of assessments, undertaking Mental Health Act assessments and chairing the daily allocations meeting on a regular basis. This role will also involve undertaking the role of Social Supervisor for conditionally discharged patients to fulfil our statutory responsibility for clients who are subject to Part 3 of the Mental Health Act 1983 (as amended 2007). The successful applicant will also be responsible for the supervision and appraisal process of newly qualified AMHP’s in line with the statutory requirements, as well as the supervision and support of staff undertaking the AMHP training. You will need to maintain an awareness of changes in mental health theories, legislation, and Medway Council policies, local and agency practices, in order to disseminate knowledge and contribute to the delivery of a high standard AMHP service. In addition to undertaking AMHP assessments the successful candidate will need to develop a high level of skill and expertise in order to provide support and advice to others in relation to statutory interventions.The successful candidate must be able to contribute to and review the development of ongoing initiatives for service development to achieve a more effective use of resources within the AMHP service and wider mental health services.You will be required to work autonomously within the role, demonstrating expert and effective practice in complex situations managing high levels of risk.If you would like to have an informal discussion with the recruiting manager, please e-mail Susan Fuller on <a href="mailto:susan.fuller@medway.gov.uk" target="_blank">susan.fuller@medway.gov.uk</a>Important Information- Applicants must be able to demonstrate all essential requirements as listed in the job profile.In return we will offer you: <ul><li>Generous annual leave entitlement</li><li>Generous local government pension scheme package</li><li>Access to wider training and development qualifications</li><li>Flexible working scheme</li><li>Travel plan discounts</li><li>Access to CAREFIRST advice &amp; counselling service</li><li>Employee discount scheme for national and local retailers</li></ul>Career Progression Frameworks (CPF) have been introduced for all roles at Medway Council. These frameworks provide a mechanism for employees to take ownership of their development within their post and be rewarded accordingly. This means that the salary you will be offered will be at level A unless, based on an assessment against the CPF criteria, you demonstrate that you are meeting the criteria of level B or C. There will be further opportunity once in post to progress from level A to B, and B to C.When writing your application, it is important to ensure you identify your suitability against the requirements of the job profile, as this information will be used for shortlisting and may contribute to the CPF assessment. Your application may be rejected if the minimum required criteria is not met. Further information relating to the requirements for this role can be found in the CPF Guidance document attached.The person specification of a job profile is split into three levels: Level A details the essential criteria that all applicants must be able to demonstrate through their application and interview.Level B details the developed competencies that an individual who is practised in this role would be able to demonstrate and will be a progression of knowledge, experience and skills from level A.Level C requires the highest level of competence and applicants would need to fully meet and demonstrate all aspects of the job profile, including qualifications, knowledge, skills and experience.You can demonstrate knowledge, experience and skills to allow you to perform within this role. You will identify, through application, how you meet the elements detailed within the person specification, at either Level A, B or C. You will be supported to develop in your role through induction, probation and a supportive Performance Appraisal and Career Conversation. Through your induction you will be introduced to the Career Progression Framework (CPF), which will help you to identify your areas of strength and any development needs.Our organisation:Medway is a unitary authority in the South East of England, made up of the towns of Strood, Rochester, Chatham, Gillingham and Rainham and more rural areas, including the Hoo Peninsula.Situated in Kent in the South-East of England, the area has plenty of green spaces, excellent facilities and easy access to the national motorway and rail networks, facilitating superb transport links to London.We provide all local Government services for a quarter of a million people, looking after education, environment, social care, housing, planning, business and much more - everything from frontline services such as rubbish collection and events like the Dickens Festival to work that goes on behind the scenes to ensure services in Medway run smoothly and cost effectively.Working at Medway Council means that you get to be part of this journey working alongside talented, professional colleagues to drive forward change to transform the lives of our residents and the communities they live in.Important Information-Applicants must be able to demonstrate all essential requirements as listed in the job profileEqual Opportunities Commitment StatementMedway Council is committed to creating an inclusive work environment with a diverse workforce. All appropriately qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, disability or ageFor further information please refer to the Medway information pack available as a download or to view onlinePlease be advised that if you are not contacted within 3 weeks of the advert closing date then you have not been shortlisted. All recruitment correspondence, including interview letters and contracts of employment will usually be sent out via email.Please visit <a href="http://www.mindfulemployer.net/" target="_blank">http://www.mindfulemployer.net/</a> for information on how Medway Council put good practices in place to ensure employees and job applicants who declare mental health issues receive the right level of support.We reserve the right to close this vacancy at any time prior to the closing date.If you are not contacted within 3 weeks of the advert closing date then you have not been shortlisted.All recruitment correspondence, including interview letters and contracts of employment will usually be sent out via email, if you require documentation/correspondence in different format such as braille or large print, please contact the Resourcing Team on 01634 332878.





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Approved Mental Health Professional

We are seeking to appoint a Health &amp; Safety Assistant. You can demonstrate knowledge, experience and skills to allow you to perform within this role. You will identify, through application, how you meet the elements detailed within the person specification, at either Level A, B or C. You will be supported to develop in your role through induction, probation and a supportive Performance Appraisal and Career Conversation. Through your induction you will be introduced to the Career Progression Framework (CPF), which will help you to identify your areas of strength and any development needs. Are you passionate about creating safe and supportive workplaces? Medway Council is looking for a dedicated Health &amp; Safety Assistant to join our Corporate Health &amp; Safety team. This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to the wellbeing of our workforce while ensuring compliance with health and safety legislation.In this role, you’ll support the implementation of H&amp;S policies, help coordinate wellbeing initiatives and promote a culture of safety and continuous improvement across the Council. Key Responsibilities:<ul><li>Assist in developing and maintaining H&amp;S policies and procedures.</li><li>Support accident reporting and ensure RIDDOR compliance.</li><li>Coordinate and participate in H&amp;S audits, meetings, and inspections.</li><li>Promote wellbeing initiatives such as mental health awareness campaigns.</li><li>Maintain wellbeing resources and intranet content.</li><li>Provide advice and guidance to staff at all levels.</li><li>Help managers with risk assessments and monitor safe working practices.</li></ul>If you would like to have an informal discussion with the recruiting manager, please e-mail Nicola Trainor on <a href="mailto:nicola.trainor@medway.gov.uk" target="_blank">nicola.trainor@medway.gov.uk</a> Career Progression Frameworks (CPF) have been introduced for all roles at Medway Council. These frameworks provide a mechanism for employees to take ownership of their development within their post and be rewarded accordingly. This means that the salary you will be offered will be at level A unless, based on an assessment against the CPF criteria, you demonstrate that you are meeting the criteria of level B or C. There will be further opportunity once in post to progress from level A to B, and B to C. When writing your application, it is important to ensure you identify your suitability against the requirements of the job profile, as this information will be used for shortlisting and may contribute to the CPF assessment. Your application may be rejected if the minimum required criteria is not met. Further information relating to the requirements for this role can be found in the CPF Guidance document attached. The person specification of a job profile is split into three levels: Level A details the essential criteria that all applicants must be able to demonstrate through their application and interview. Level B details the developed competencies that an individual who is practised in this role would be able to demonstrate and will be a progression of knowledge, experience and skills from level A. Level C requires the highest level of competence and applicants would need to fully meet and demonstrate all aspects of the job profile, including qualifications, knowledge, skills and experience. Important Information- Applicants must be able to demonstrate all essential requirements as listed in the job profileFor further information, and for details of the benefits of working for Medway Council, please refer to the Medway information pack available as a download or to view online. Please be advised that if you are not contacted within 3 weeks of the advert closing date then you have not been shortlisted. All recruitment correspondence, including interview letters and contracts of employment will usually be sent out via email. Please visit <a href="http://www.mindfulemployer.net/" target="_blank">http://www.mindfulemployer.net/</a> for information on how Medway Council put good practices in place to ensure employees and job applicants who declare mental health issues receive the right level of support. We reserve the right to close this vacancy at any time prior to the closing date.





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Corporate Health and Safety Assistant

<h4>The Role</h4>Do you see yourself making a real difference in the lives of deaf and hearing-impaired children?Can you use your expertise to support inclusive education across a diverse borough? If yes, we have the perfect role for you!Our Sensory Support Service is looking for a passionate and dedicated Qualified Teacher of the Deaf (QToD) to join our team and help make a meaningful impact across Southwark.About the Role:As a Qualified Teacher of the Deaf, you will play a key role in delivering tailored support for children and young people aged 0–25 with hearing impairments. You will work across home settings, nurseries, mainstream and special schools, offering teaching, advice, and audiological support. Key responsibilities include:<ul><li>Providing individual and group teaching across the curriculum</li><li>Supporting families in managing hearing aids and promoting language development</li><li>Advising and training school staff on deaf awareness and inclusive practice</li><li>Collaborating with professionals such as audiologists, SALT, and cochlear implant teams</li><li>Contributing to Education Health and Care Plans (EHCPs) and maintaining accurate records</li></ul>About You:You are a reflective and resilient practitioner who thrives in a collaborative environment. You bring a strong understanding of deaf education and are committed to inclusive, child-centred practice. You will also have:<ul><li>QToD qualification and experience across the 0–25 age range</li><li>Excellent interpersonal and communication skills</li><li>Strong organisational skills and the ability to work independently</li><li>The ability to provide specialist support to pupils, staff, and families</li><li>Confidence using ICT to maintain records and deliver support</li><li>Commitment to professional development and multi-agency working</li></ul>About the Team:You will be joining a highly regarded and experienced Sensory Team committed to delivering high-quality, inclusive services for children with sensory needs. We work across all Southwark schools and early years settings, building strong relationships with families, educational staff, and health professionals. We offer a supportive environment, opportunities for CPD, and a shared commitment to inclusive practice.For detailed qualifications and requirements, please review the job description and person specification located at the bottom of the advert.Contact Information:For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Susan King O’Neill at susan.kingo'<a href="mailto:neill@southwark.gov.uk" target="_blank">neill@southwark.gov.uk</a>Additional Information:<ul><li>You should be a qualified Teacher of the Deaf with experience supporting children and young people aged 0–25 across all ability levels.</li><li>This post requires a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) DBS check at Enhanced level.</li><li>This is a part-time role of 22.75 hours per week</li><li>Please see Job Description for salary details</li></ul>Benefits and more information:In your role, we want you to feel supported, challenged and rewarded. You will benefit from our family-friendly policies including flexible working, home working, and a local government pension scheme, plus many other staff benefits. You will join a motivated, driven and supportive team that strives for excellence and values its members. You will also be part of a successful and high-achieving development team that is making a real difference to the lives of residents in the borough. For more information about the wide variety of benefits you can take advantage of please visit our <a href="https://jobs.southwark.gov.uk/why-us/" target="_blank">Staff Benefits</a> page.<h4>Recruitment timetable</h4>Advert close date: 11:59pm on 23rd September 2025Shortlisting date/s: 30th September 2025Interview date/s: 8th October 2025The closing date is given as a guide. We reserve the right to close this vacancy once a sufficient number of applications has been received. We strongly advise you to complete your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.Guaranteed Interview Scheme:As part of our commitment to inclusion, we offer guaranteed interviews for specific groups of people. To qualify, you'll need to meet the minimum requirements for the role, and identify with one of the below criteria:<ul><li>Members of the Armed Forces and veterans</li><li>Are currently in care, or have previously been in care</li><li>If you consider yourself to be disabled or if you have a long-term health condition</li></ul>We are an organisation who is passionate about our people and understands that richness of diversity is a requirement to provide the best possible services to our communities. This is demonstrated through our council-wide ambitious commitment to tackle racial inequality in our communities and workforce through our <a href="https://www.southwark.gov.uk/engagement-and-consultations/southwark-stands-together" target="_blank">Southwark Stands Together programme</a>. We particularly welcome applications from members of the Black, Asian and ethnic minority communities to increase representation at senior management level in the Council.Attachments<ul><li><a href="https://emea3.recruitmentplatform.com//tlk/pages/fo/download_job_file.jsp?ID=PEHFK026203F3VBQB796G7VQF&amp;nDocumentID=2545748&amp;ptId=105501" target="_blank">Click here to view the Job Description</a></li></ul>





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Qualified Teacher of the Deaf SEND

<h4>The Role</h4>This role sits within the Commercial Services Team reporting to the Divisional Commercial Manager. Working alongside the Senior Quantity Surveyor this role provides services to the Asset Management Service - predominantly Public Realm; Pest Control Service and Fleet Service in both client and contractor capacities.The SFO provides professional commercial and financial services to ensure the Traded Services Division and the Council achieves best value in delivering services and maximises the commercial opportunities available to it.As well as traditional financial and management reporting responsibilities, the Senior Finance Officer will work alongside the SQS in contract management and compliance and performance evaluation of income generation, costs and margins from a wide range of services, projects and contracts.The Senior Finance Officer will liaise with stakeholders including Delivery Managers, Business Service Managers, Senior Management teams, Councillors and Cabinet members on commercial issues relating to the division, and support in the delivery of complex written reports complete with analysis.The successful candidate will be involved in developing and continuously improving services using business process review techniques, reviewing procedures, and monitoring their implementation.An excellent communicator with strong written skills this person will use their commercial and financial knowledge to help improve Traded Services.The successful candidate will be committed to their continuous development as a leader.<h4>About Southwark</h4>We are the largest local authority social landlord in London, managing 55,000 homes lived in by 40% of Southwark’s residents. We are home to over 18,300 businesses including iconic London venues and social enterprises and we have a young, diverse and growing population. At Southwark we are committed to making our borough just and fair and are taking positive action to tackle inequalities. Our residents and communities are our greatest asset and the passion we have for Southwark is shared by millions of Londoners who enjoy our outstanding cultural offer, use our hospitals and attend our universities. Our refreshed borough plan and focus on Southwark Stands Together, (which is our work with Southwark’s communities and the council’s staff to tackle racism, injustice and inequality) underpins all that we do.The areas of work will initially focus on public realm street lighting and metalworks fabrication.The initial focus will be on pricing and cost value reconciliations. Applicants will need to be able to understand how costs are built up using standard costing techniques involving materials, labour and overhead, and work with the Senior Quantity Surveyor on existing books of rates, and also develop and build from scratch a mixed variety of SOR's and evidence base they are fit for purpose.Business process maps and supporting procedures will need to be developed and/or maintained in relation to all elements of the delivery process, including but not restricted to materials, quantities/volumes, costs/pricing, labour and other direct costs, time/productivity and overhead recovery.Applicants will need to have been exposed to procurement and the various frameworksA fit for purpose suite of KPI's will need to be developed and maintained.Applicants must be able to work with and provide support, guidance and understanding to delivery staff that may have limited financial expertise and understanding.<h4>Recruitment timetable</h4>Closing Date: 20/07/2025 Interview Date: 07/08/2025Benefits and more information:In your role, we want you to feel supported, challenged and rewarded. You will benefit from our family-friendly policies including flexible working, home working, and a local government pension scheme, plus many other staff benefits. You will join a motivated, driven and supportive team that strives for excellence and values its members. You will also be part of a successful and high-achieving development team that is making a real difference to the lives of residents in the borough. For more information about the wide variety of benefits you can take advantage of please visit our <a href="https://jobs.southwark.gov.uk/why-us/" target="_blank">Staff Benefits</a> page.Guaranteed Interview Scheme:As part of our commitment to inclusion, we offer guaranteed interviews for specific groups of people. To qualify, you'll need to meet the minimum requirements for the role, and identify with one of the below criteria:• Members of the Armed Forces and veterans • Are currently in care, or have previously been in care • If you consider yourself to be disabled or if you have a long-term health conditionWe are an organisation who is passionate about our people and understands that richness of diversity is a requirement to provide the best possible services to our communities. This is demonstrated through our council-wide ambitious commitment to tackle racial inequality in our communities and workforce through our <a href="https://www.southwark.gov.uk/engagement-and-consultations/southwark-stands-together" target="_blank">Southwark Stands Together programme</a>. We particularly welcome applications from members of the Black, Asian and ethnic minority communities to increase representation at senior management level in the Council.<h4>Additional Information</h4>Join us on an 18-month fixed-term contract and help shape the future of our service.Attachments<ul><li><a href="https://emea3.recruitmentplatform.com//tlk/pages/fo/download_job_file.jsp?ID=PEHFK026203F3VBQB796G7VQF&amp;nDocumentID=2537384&amp;ptId=105559" target="_blank">Click to view the Job description and Person specification</a></li></ul>





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Senior Finance Officer

<h4>Why Southwark?</h4>Additional Information:Level 1 - (£16.38 per hour)Level 2 - (£19.94 per hour)<ul><li>Job type – Casual (Full Time/Part time available)</li><li>Will be required to work occasional weekends and evenings to meet the needs of the service.</li><li>Enhanced DBS check required.</li><li>Comply with and promote the Council’s Equality and Diversity Policy</li></ul>Benefits and more information:<h4>What You'll Be Doing</h4>Southwark Council Leisure Services – Swim TeachersThe Role:Can you help Southwark Council to shape a brand new leisure service that supports all its residents to lead healthy lives?Southwark is a large, ambitious and progressive council with a ‘can do’ attitude and enviable reputation. As a council, we are successful, passionate and forward-thinking. This is a unique opportunity to be part of building a new future for leisure services in Southwark.Do you have an Swim England Level 1 or 2 Qualification or STA Award or Certificate in Teaching Swimming, and experience of teaching a diverse customer base? Do you have the passion to teach swimming?If the answer is yes - We are looking for a passionate and experienced Swim Teachers who will help us to deliver our swimming lessons, Southwark Splash and school lessons to our residents, members and visitors at the centres.We are looking for someone who is passionate about swimming and helping people to achieve their goals, brings good energy, has a proactive and positive attitude and cares for our customers.<ul><li>You will be responsible for undertaking sessions according to the programme timetable, and ensuring classes commence and finish at the designated times.</li><li>You will need the natural ability to establish and maintain excellent relationships with our customers and potential customers, putting people at ease, with a real “can-do” attitude.</li><li>You will comply with the Swim England Code of Ethics and Code of Conduct at all times, and ensure all concerns of a child safeguarding nature are referred in a timely and appropriate manner.</li><li>You will ensure all lessons are delivered safely and effectively, delivered to a standard that complies with regulations and guidance.</li></ul>About You:<ul><li>ASA Old Level 1 or SEQ Level 2 Teaching Swimming or equivalent</li><li>STA Award or Certificate in Teaching Swimming – will need to covert to Swim England</li><li>Experience working in a customer facing environment, providing the highest levels of customer care.</li><li>Child Protection Training Additional CPD Accreditation</li><li>Experience of delivering swimming lessons in a comparable role</li></ul>If you would like to informally discuss this role, please contact Tony Evans, Aquatics Manager, <a href="mailto:Tony.evans@southwark.gov.uk" target="_blank">Tony.evans@southwark.gov.uk</a><h4>What We're Looking For</h4>Closing date: 16 July 2025Interviews: W/C 21 July 2025We are an organisation who is passionate about our people and understands that richness of diversity is a requirement to provide the best possible services to our communities. This is demonstrated through our council-wide ambitious commitment to tackle racial inequality in our communities and workforce through our Southwark Stands Together initiative. We particularly welcome applications from members of the black, Asian and ethnic minority communities to increase representation at senior management level in the Council.Attachments<ul><li><a href="https://emea3.recruitmentplatform.com//tlk/pages/fo/download_job_file.jsp?ID=PEHFK026203F3VBQB796G7VQF&amp;nDocumentID=2545919&amp;ptId=105539" target="_blank">Click here to view the Job description and Person specification</a></li></ul>





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Swim Teacher

Birmingham Youth Justice Service is in the middle of an exciting and extensive modernisation programme with a clear goal to become the sector leading youth justice service. We are creating a progressive, creative, energetic and inspiring service that is best equipped to understand and reduce offending behaviour amongst children and we are looking for the right people to help us to achieve this.An exciting opportunity has arisen for the right individuals to join Birmingham Youth Justice Service as a Court Officer.Have you the skills and experience to provide an effective service in the Criminal Court setting? Are you able to promote the Birmingham Youth Justice Service’s interventions regarding the courts, parents, children, and young people?You must have excellent communication, advocacy, and assessment skills supported by a good understanding of the YJS Court Officer role to work in this specialist arena. You must have experience of working in a multi-agency setting with children and young people involved in the Criminal Justice System and knowledge of criminal legislation including bail and remand as it affects youths. The ability to work on your own initiative is essential. You must have experience of preparing formal reports, carrying out safeguarding assessments, evaluating risk, and dealing with safeguarding issues.You’ll have the experience and awareness of the underlying issues that contribute to children and young people’s offending behaviour and will want to achieve the best outcomes for them, their family, their victims and the community.The key responsibilities for this role will involve the following: -<ul> <li>To work as part of the Youth Justice Service (YJS) Court Team servicing Birmingham Youth, Magistrates and Crown Court to fulfill the statutory requirements placed on the Youth Justice Service by the Crime and Disorder Act 1998 and any proceeding legislation.</li> <li>Working in partnership with the Criminal Justice Agencies and the Judiciary. Influencing remand and sentencing decisions, particularly in reducing the use of remands to youth detention.</li> <li>Undertaking assessments including safeguarding and vulnerability to determine the appropriateness of placements in respect of children and young people entering the secure estate and delivering these services in line with the expectations of the Youth Justice Board.</li> <li>To ensure that the appropriate action is taken by the Court Team after each Court session to meet the requirements of the bench upon the Youth Justice Service or its statutory partners. This will involve the maintenance of clear, concise written records, and updating the Youth Justice Service electronic database and Youth Justice Service E-records.</li> <li>Liaison with other agencies involved in the court process, including the presentation and dissemination of Youth Justice Service information, formal reports and interventions to Judges and Magistrates.</li> <li>Production of placement information and post custody reports within the asset plus framework as required by the Youth Justice Board.</li></ul>In order to be successful in obtaining an interview you must have experience in the following areas: -<ul> <li>Experience of work within the Criminal Justice setting with children including the application of risk </li> <li>Ability to produce good quality court reports.</li> <li>Knowledge and understanding of the bail and remand process as it relates to children.</li> <li>Ability to co-ordinate the assessments of children regarding public protection prevention of offending, risk and safeguarding.</li></ul>There is nothing more fulfilling and rewarding than knowing that you have helped a child but if that is not enough, then these vacancies also come with:<ul> <li>Competitive rewards, including salary </li> <li>Generous Annual Leave allocation </li> <li>Various additional employee benefits </li> <li>Opportunity to join the Local Government Pension Scheme </li> <li>A commitment to your personal learning and development </li> <li>Excellent career progression opportunities</li></ul>This is an office role based in Birmingham City Centre so you must reside within a suitable commutable distance around Birmingham and have the correct right-to-work documents to work in the UK.<ul> <li>You will be required to work on - Bank Holidays and Saturdays on a rota basis.</li></ul><ul> <li>Sadly, we do not support those who require sponsorship.</li></ul>Come and join us on our journey and help achieve the best outcomes for the children of Birmingham. Previous applicants need not apply. Closing Date for all positions is Sunday 3rd August 2025 with interviews being held on week commencing 18th August 2025.Please note - candidates will be selected following successful application, interview and a performance on a presentation task. For further information please contact:<a href="mailto:BirminghamYJS@birminghamchildrenstrust.co.uk" target="_blank">BirminghamYJS@birminghamchildrenstrust.co.uk</a> We are proud to be an Equal Opportunities Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees - a place where we can all be ourselves and succeed on merit.We actively deliver services that are culturally responsive to the needs of the children, parents and carers we work with to deliver equality, diversity and inclusivity in all we do. Help us to change children and young people’s lives!At Birmingham Children’s Trust, we are committed to making a positive impact on the lives of over 10,000 children and young people in our city every day. Our mission is to support the most disadvantaged children and young people in Birmingham, ensuring they are safe, happy, and healthy.Why Join Us?<ul> <li>Impactful Work - be part of a team that makes a real difference in the lives of the city’s most vulnerable children.</li> <li>Supportive Environment - enjoy a supportive and collaborative work culture where your contributions are valued.</li> <li>Career Development - benefit from tailored development programs, supportive supervision, and a range of learning opportunities to enhance your skills and advance your career.</li> <li>Generous Benefits - take advantage of our competitive reward package including generous leave allowance, Local Government pension scheme, and additional benefits.</li></ul>Our ValuesWe approach our work with care and compassion, actively listening to the needs of the children and young people we serve. We involve them in the decisions that affect their lives, ensuring their voices are heard and respected.We are committed to using our resources wisely, ensuring that every penny is spent where it counts the most. We foster collaboration among schools, health professionals, and the police, working together to create a supportive network for our young people.We believe that when we work as one cohesive team, the children and young people of Birmingham are more likely to thrive. Our unified approach ensures that we provide the best possible support and opportunities for their growth and development.Join us and together, we can create a brighter future for all.SafeguardingAt Birmingham Children’s Trust, we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Depending on the role, you may be asked to undergo the appropriate level of Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check to assess your suitability for working with children and young people.The level of check (Standard, Enhanced, or Enhanced with Barred List) is determined based on the specific responsibilities of the role and the level of contact with children and young people. We are committed to the fair treatment of all applicants, including those with criminal records. Having a criminal record will not necessarily bar an individual from working with us. This will depend on the nature of the position and the circumstances and background of the offence. Please note that we reserve the right to close the job early should we reach the required number of applications, therefore please ensure you submit your application and supporting statement early to avoid any disappointment.





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