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Derbyshire County Council are in the process of recruiting heating / plumbing engineers.Gas qualifications are required, domestic gas qualifications are essential but commercial gas qualifications are preferred. Any recruit would be expected to upgrade their qualifications to commercial as required.All training and testing are funded by the authority and the trainee will be paid for the period of any training.What will I be doing ?<ul><li>Installation of new boilers and associated plant.</li><li>Removal and re-installation of heating systems in DCC properties.</li><li>Respond to breakdowns and repairs.</li><li>Carry out work to attain compliance to regulations.</li></ul>The applicant would be provided with transport. (Not for personal use)What we offer<ul><li>25 days annual leave per year (rising to 30 after 5 years continuous service) plus 8 bank holidays </li><li>Guaranteed incremental pay increases</li><li>Training and development opportunities to help you achieve your goals</li><li>Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme</li><li>Discounts at selected leisure centres</li><li>Comprehensive Wellbeing Package including free eye test, physiotherapy and counselling service</li></ul>The authority also run a banked hours scheme; this allows the engineer to bank a minimum of two hours to a maximum of five hours per week. These hours can be taken as extra leave or be reimbursed at years end (April) as a lump sum at your hourly rate.PPE (personal protective equipment) will be provided.Due to this post having access to children and/or vulnerable adults, the successful candidate will be required to undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service check. The possession of a criminal record will not necessarily prevent an applicant from obtaining this post, as all cases are judged individually according to the nature of the role and information provided. <a href="https://staff.derbyshire.gov.uk/jobs-and-recruitment/recruitment-and-contractual-arrangements/criminal-background-checks/criminal-background-checks.aspx" target="_blank">Click here to see our policy on criminal background checks.</a>Apply now and take the first step towards a fulfilling career with us! By joining Derbyshire County Council you will have access to a range of amazing rewards and employee benefits, including our generous annual leave scheme, excellent local government pension and fantastic employee discounts. To discover more detail about the rewards and benefits available to you, click <a href="https://staff.derbyshire.gov.uk/pay-and-benefits/my-benefits-and-discounts/my-benefits-and-discounts.aspx" target="_blank">here</a>CST1We are accepting CVs for this position so it’s easier than ever to apply! Just click on “Apply for this job”, register and upload your CV.Important: Derbyshire County Council holds a sponsorship licence, but this role does not offer visa sponsorship. Please apply only if you already have the right to work in the UK without sponsorship, as applications that do not meet this requirement will be rejected.We welcome applications from individuals who share our values — being Collaborative, Innovative, Empowered and Accountable. These values describe who we are and what we stand for as a council. They help shape our culture, encourage consistent behaviour and guide how we work together to make a positive difference for both our employees and the residents we serve.<ul></ul>

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Engineering Tradesperson - Mechanical (Heating Engineer / Plumber) (2 Posts)

From January 2026, the children, staff and governors of Marsh Lane Primary School wish to appoint an enthusiastic, hard-working and highly motivated Higher Level Teaching Assistant who is committed to providing the highest possible standards of support and teaching to pupils within our school.The successful candidate will be suitably qualified and have experience working with children in supporting in and out of the classroom to promote inclusion and learning.You will need to be committed to your own professional development, have a calm manner and a passion and commitment to encouraging children to achieve the best of their ability. This is a fantastic opportunity for the right individual. Please contact Mrs N Self our School Business Assistant on (01246) 432701 if you have any questions or would like to arrange a visit.Prospective candidates are also encouraged to view our school website <a href="https://www.marshlaneprimaryschool.co.uk/" target="_blank">Marsh Lane Primary School | Eckington, Derbyshire | School Lane, Marsh Lane, Sheffield S21 5RS, UK</a> and to view our Facebook page.Provisional Interview Date: 16 December 2025Due to this post having access to children and/or vulnerable adults, the successful candidate will be required to undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service check. The possession of a criminal record will not necessarily prevent an applicant from obtaining this post, as all cases are judged individually according to the nature of the role and information provided. <a href="https://staff.derbyshire.gov.uk/jobs-and-recruitment/recruitment-and-contractual-arrangements/criminal-background-checks/criminal-background-checks.aspx" target="_blank">Click here to see our policy on criminal background checks.</a>





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Team Leader (Higher Level Teaching and Learning Assistant)

Derbyshire County Council islooking to recruit a Senior Communications Officer to support our Families First Partnership Programme. This is a 12-month fixed-term hybrid role. The Families First programme aims to improve how families are supported to enable children to remain safely within their own families and communities, and to ensure children are protected from harm both inside and outside the home. As the communications lead, you will help to ensure we deliver impactful messaging to families and stakeholders.To be successful in this role you will:· Develop a communications plan for the Families First Partnership Programme to ensure the right messages get to the right audiences at the right time· Map relevant stakeholders to identify target audiences and potential partners · Engage, consult and negotiate with relevant stakeholders, utilising skills of persuasion where necessary, to agree a unified communications approach across all partners· Develop a detailed understanding of the most effective channels and tactics to present accurate, detailed and complex information, tailored to the needs of different audiences· Draft copy for press releases, websites, social media and newsletters· Liaise with senior stakeholders to draft responses to media enquiries relating to the Families First Partnership Programme· Develop other communications to support family support and advice services such as Family HubsInterview Date: Week Commencing: 15thDecember 2025Ready to apply?Please read the job and person profiles to help you complete your application. Please detail how you meet the skills and experience. We are looking for in a one-page supporting statement, which should accompany your CV.We believe that hard work and commitment should be rewarded, and we offer:<ul><li>Generous Annual Leave Scheme: Ensuring a healthy work-life balance.</li><li>Flexi Time Scheme: Up to two days flexi leave every four weeks (pro rata for part-time employees), subject to service needs.</li><li>Local Government Pension Scheme: Providing financial security.</li><li>Wellbeing Support Framework: Includes OH physician services, fast track physiotherapy and confidential psychological support services.</li><li>Training and Development: Opportunities for professional qualifications and ongoing training.</li><li>Cycle to Work Scheme: Promoting a healthy lifestyle.</li><li>Electric/Plug-in Hybrid Vehicle Salary Sacrifice Scheme: Encouraging environmentally friendly commuting options.</li><li>Our Derbyshire Rewards: a package of benefits and discounts.</li><li>&amp; much more</li></ul>Apply now and take the first step towards a fulfilling career with us! By joining Derbyshire County Council you will have access to a range of amazing rewards and employee benefits, including our generous annual leave scheme, excellent local government pension and fantastic employee discounts. To discover more detail about the rewards and benefits available to you, click <a href="https://staff.derbyshire.gov.uk/pay-and-benefits/my-benefits-and-discounts/my-benefits-and-discounts.aspx" target="_blank">here</a>CST1This role currently offers hybrid working options which will be to subject service needs, there'll be an opportunity to discuss working arrangements for this position at interview.Important: Derbyshire County Council holds a sponsorship licence, but this role does not offer visa sponsorship. Please apply only if you already have the right to work in the UK without sponsorship, as applications that do not meet this requirement will be rejected.We welcome applications from individuals who share our values — being Collaborative, Innovative, Empowered and Accountable. These values describe who we are and what we stand for as a council. They help shape our culture, encourage consistent behaviour and guide how we work together to make a positive difference for both our employees and the residents we serve.<ul></ul>

Senior Communications Officer

The Governing Body wishes to appoint a professional, efficient, and friendly person to join our administration team as Clerk to Governors. Main responsibilities will include preparation and distribution of agendas and papers for meetings, attending the meetings to take minutes and distribution of these afterwards. The ideal candidate will be reliable, confident, well organised with excellent communication and interpersonal skills and have an interest in and experience of school governance. They will also need to be competent in ICT skills. Experience of working as a Clerk to Governors is desirable but not essential as training can be provided. Child protection and safeguarding are a priority at our school and children are taught never to keep an adult’s secret. Candidates are warmly invited to visit our school. The Governing Body is an equal opportunities employer. Provisional Interview Date: 13 January 2025Due to this post having access to children and/or vulnerable adults, the successful candidate will be required to undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service check. The possession of a criminal record will not necessarily prevent an applicant from obtaining this post, as all cases are judged individually according to the nature of the role and information provided. <a href="https://staff.derbyshire.gov.uk/jobs-and-recruitment/recruitment-and-contractual-arrangements/criminal-background-checks/criminal-background-checks.aspx" target="_blank">Click here to see our policy on criminal background checks.</a>





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School Business Assistant (Clerk to Governors)

PLEASE DO NOT APPLY USING THE DERBYSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL WEBSITE, PLEASE SEE DETAILS BELOW.Borrow Wood Primary School are looking for a fixed term full time class teacher. We believe the children in our school deserve the best and we are passionate about finding the right people to work in our school. If you are committed, enthusiastic, adaptable, willing to learn and most importantly, have genuine care and drive for all children to do their best, we would love to hear from you. Visits to school are warmly encouraged or we are able to answer any questions via phone or email.Please email any questions to <a href="mailto:n.bartlett@borrowwood.odysseyct.org.uk" target="_blank">n.bartlett@borrowwood.odysseyct.org.uk</a> or ring the school office on 01332 662826 to arrange a visit.​Provisional Interview Date: 9 December 2025Due to this post having access to children and/or vulnerable adults, the successful candidate will be required to undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service check. The possession of a criminal record will not necessarily prevent an applicant from obtaining this post, as all cases are judged individually according to the nature of the role and information provided. <a href="https://staff.derbyshire.gov.uk/jobs-and-recruitment/recruitment-and-contractual-arrangements/criminal-background-checks/criminal-background-checks.aspx" target="_blank">Click here to see our policy on criminal background checks.</a>Please be aware that Derbyshire County Council is placing this advert on behalf of this organisation and you should refer directly to its website for details of the terms and conditions attached to this post. Any queries regarding this advert or the recruitment process should be made directly to the organisation.





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Class Teacher

PLEASE DO NOT APPLY USING THE DERBYSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL WEBSITE, PLEASE SEE DETAILS BELOW.About the roleThe position of School Business Assistant will be based at Taddington and Priestcliffe C of E Primary School. As a small school, the contribution of each staff member is invaluable, and we are committed to ensuring that every position within our team supports our core mission: fostering a nurturing environment for teaching and learning for all our children and their families.The role is initially 4 days to be worked Tuesday-Friday over 38 weeks per year with an additional 2 weeks to be directed as necessary by the leadership team, this may include INSET days / half-term hours and clerk to governor duties which involves up to 5 meetings per year to take place outside of school hours.The role of a School Business Assistant, while primarily clerical and administrative, requires a candidate who embodies our warm, caring ethos and demonstrates a genuine commitment to being a team player. We believe it is crucial that our next School Business Assistant not only excels in their administrative duties but also understands the significance of their position within the wider context of our school community.We are seeking an individual who will promote our values and exhibit a sense of 'otherness'—someone who goes beyond the basic requirements of the role and is willing to adapt and be flexible to meet the diverse needs of our school. This includes, from time to time, the opportunity to support our children directly, which we see as a rewarding and enjoyable aspect of the position.We believe that the right candidate will enrich our educational environment, enabling us to continue providing exceptional support and guidance to our students and their families. Our community thrives on collaboration and a shared commitment to the educational journey of every child, and we are confident that this role will play a vital part in that mission.Key Responsibilities:<ul><li>Managing administrative tasks, such as maintaining school records and handling correspondence.</li><li>Managing the school Parent Pay system</li><li>Writing letters to parents, and managing school communication systems including the school website and email/text correspondence</li><li>Maintaining and updating the school Single Central Record</li><li>Ensuring compliance with safeguarding, health and safety, and other statutory requirements.</li><li>Attending evening meetings when directed, to perform the role of Clerk to Governors.</li><li>Administering medicines to children</li></ul>We’re looking for someone who is:<ul><li>Experienced in administrative roles (school experience is an advantage but not essential).</li><li>Proficient in IT, including Microsoft Office and Google Forms, Docs and Sheets</li><li>Organised and detail-oriented, with excellent communication skills.</li><li>Passionate about contributing to the success of our school community.</li><li>Keen to support children as well as successfully balancing their clerical/ administrative roles.</li></ul>What We Offer:<ul><li>A warm and supportive working environment rooted in Christian values.</li><li>A chance to play a key role in a thriving school. </li><li>Support and mentorship from a network of Business Assistants across the Federation</li><li>Mentorship from the Federation Business Manager </li></ul>Join us at Taddington and Priestcliffe Primary School and be part of a team dedicated to shaping the future of our children and the community.If you would like to find out more about the role, you may want to join our virtual meeting on Wednesday 11th December at 3:30PM and Thursday 19th December at 9:30AM. Please email the school business manager for further information: <a href="mailto:caroline.parsons@taddingtonpriestcliffe.derbyshire.sch.uk" target="_blank">caroline.parsons@taddingtonpriestcliffe.derbyshire.sch.uk</a>For the full recruitment pack, please <a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/11Il6l-uE5SpdZLk0UWPNTT3dH1wSJxGm/view?usp=sharing" target="_blank">click here. </a>Provisional Interview Date: Week commencing 20th Due to this post having access to children and/or vulnerable adults, the successful candidate will be required to undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service check. The possession of a criminal record will not necessarily prevent an applicant from obtaining this post, as all cases are judged individually according to the nature of the role and information provided. <a href="https://staff.derbyshire.gov.uk/jobs-and-recruitment/recruitment-and-contractual-arrangements/criminal-background-checks/criminal-background-checks.aspx" target="_blank">Click here to see our policy on criminal background checks.</a>





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School Business Assistant

We would like to appoint a School Business Assistant from February 23rd 2026 to join our team. Ashbourne Primary School is a vibrant, welcoming and community-centred school located in the historic market town of Ashbourne, on the edge of the Peak District. We are proud of our inclusive ethos, our strong pastoral support, and our commitment to ensuring every child is known, valued and challenged to achieve their best. The School Business Assistant will assist the School Business Officer in the day-to-day operation of the school’s administration systems and be clerk to governors. Hours of work will be: 8:30 – 12:00 daily Plus 5 meetings per year as clerk to governors (7.5 hours)The successful candidate will: -Be reliable and enthusiastic and able to use their own initiative -Have previous experience of working in an office and minuting meetings -Is highly organised and able to work efficiently under pressure-Has excellent IT skills and is confident learning new systems-Communicates clearly, warmly and professionally-Maintains confidentiality at all times-Understands the importance of safeguarding and safer recruitment Ashbourne Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.Provisional Interview Date: 13 January 2025Due to this post having access to children and/or vulnerable adults, the successful candidate will be required to undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service check. The possession of a criminal record will not necessarily prevent an applicant from obtaining this post, as all cases are judged individually according to the nature of the role and information provided. <a href="https://staff.derbyshire.gov.uk/jobs-and-recruitment/recruitment-and-contractual-arrangements/criminal-background-checks/criminal-background-checks.aspx" target="_blank">Click here to see our policy on criminal background checks.</a>





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PLEASE DO NOT APPLY USING THE DERBYSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL WEBSITE, PLEASE SEE DETAILS BELOW.QEGSMAT are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic Midday Supervisor to join our hardworking and high achieving team at Castle View Primary School and Nursery, Matlock.Castle View Primary School is an inclusive, caring school where every child matters, we recognise that all children have talents and abilities to celebrate, and a part of our role is to help them discover and develop these. We encourage a strong community spirit, where we show consideration and respect for each other; understand differences, and uphold kind, well-mannered behaviour.Our school value ‘Exceeding Expectations, Raising Aspirations’ embodies our whole school ethos. We want our children to have high aspirations and to believe in themselves. We will ensure that all our children learn effectively, not only so they achieve as well as they can right across the curriculum, but also so they learn about themselves and others. We will do all we can to ensure our pupils are confident, aspirational and empowered to participate successfully at an academic, social and emotional level in a rapidly changing world. Castle View Primary School is a proud member of QEGSMAT. The Trust’s values are for students to ‘Question, Explore; Give; and Succeed’. Our exceptional staff, strong leadership, motivated children, as well as excellent facilities, provide the successful formula for this.At QEGSMAT we believe and promote that exceptional workforce creates exceptional results; they transform lives and transform futures. We support every pupil to achieve their full potential and become a confident, resilient, and compassionate individual who can make a positive contribution to society. Why work for us?<ul><li>At QEGSMAT, we value the hard work and dedication of our team members, and as such we believe that progression should be a simple process. That’s why we are proud to offer an Automatic Pay Review program, rather than the traditional annual pay and performance review, as part of our comprehensive benefits package.</li><li>Continual access to CPD opportunities. QEGSMAT works with a large number of organisations to develop staff to fulfil their aspirations and potential. We are committed to providing first-rate training and development to all our staff within this evolving Trust.</li><li>We are committed to promoting equality, challenging discrimination, and developing community cohesion. We welcome applications from all sections of the community.</li><li>All staff have access to our Employee Assistance Programme which provides confidential, independent and unbiased information and guidance 24/7. This can also include bespoke counselling sessions for staff if needed.</li><li>All roles are subject to nationally agreed terms and conditions of service.</li><li>Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) with employer contributions of 23.68% for support staff. </li><li>Family-friendly policies.</li><li>Access to Flu Vaccines.</li><li>Opportunity to work flexibly.</li><li>Access to 750+ discounts on everyday essentials via out benefits package with Vivup.</li></ul>Provisional Interview Date: 7 December 2025QEGSMAT is also committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. It is a criminal offence to engage or seek to engage in regulated activity or regulated work with children, if you appear on the DBS barred list. All appointments are subject to an Enhanced DBS check. The Trust is also a United Kingdom Immigration and Vetting Sponsor therefore, sponsorship for skilled worker visas may be available.Further information about our commitment to Safeguarding can be found - <a href="https://www.qegsmat.com/documents/safeguarding" target="_blank">https://www.qegsmat.com/documents/safeguarding</a>Please be aware, the Trust may also consider performing an online presence check as part of their pre-employment checks.This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore applicants are required to declare any cautions, convictions, reprimands and final warnings that are not protected (i.e. that are not filtered out) as defined by the rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013 and 2020). If you are interested and wish to have an informal conversation to discuss the role or would like to visit the school, we would be happy to arrange this. Please call 01628 582699. Further details about our school can be found on our website: <a href="http://www.castleviewmatlock.com" target="_blank">www.castleviewmatlock.com</a>To apply for this position, please visit: <a href="https://recruit.sampeople.co.uk/Jobboard/Trust/qegsmat" target="_blank">https://recruit.sampeople.co.uk/Jobboard/Trust/qegsmat</a>Closing date for applications: 7th December 2025Interview date: 11th December 2025Salary: Pay Scale 1 - £24,746- £25,129 FTE (£4,222- £4,287 pro rata)Potential Start Start date: ASAPDue to this post having access to children and/or vulnerable adults, the successful candidate will be required to undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service check. The possession of a criminal record will not necessarily prevent an applicant from obtaining this post, as all cases are judged individually according to the nature of the role and information provided. <a href="https://staff.derbyshire.gov.uk/jobs-and-recruitment/recruitment-and-contractual-arrangements/criminal-background-checks/criminal-background-checks.aspx" target="_blank">Click here to see our policy on criminal background checks.</a>Please be aware that Derbyshire County Council is placing this advert on behalf of this organisation and you should refer directly to its website for details of the terms and conditions attached to this post. Any queries regarding this advert or the recruitment process should be made directly to the organisation.





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Midday Supervisor

The Governors at Fritchley CofE (Aided) Primary and Nursery School wish to appoint a passionate, nurturing and committed SEND Teaching and Learning Assistant to join our team.This position is for a SEND Teaching Assistant to support teaching and learning in Key Stage 2. Ideally to start in January, but we are willing to wait for the right candidate. Fritchley CofE (Aided) Primary and Nursery School is an inclusive school where the development of the whole child continues to be at the heart of our philosophy and is central to everything we do.We are looking for someone who:<ul><li>is committed, energetic and creative.</li><li>Is passionate about learning outside</li><li>is an excellent classroom practitioner who has high expectations and aspirations for all children.</li><li>has excellent communication and interpersonal skills.</li><li>The successful candidate must hold a recognised TA qualification level 2 or equivalent.</li></ul>As a school we can offer you:<ul><li>A caring and supportive team who put children at the heart of everything they do.</li><li>Excellent CPD opportunities.</li><li>Highly motivated children and a very supportive community.</li></ul>Candidates are warmly invited to visit our school. Please phone the school office on 01773 852216 or email <a href="mailto:headteacher@fritchley.derbyshire.sch.uk" target="_blank">headteacher@fritchley.derbyshire.sch.uk</a>Fritchley CofE (Aided) Primary and Nursery School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.Provisional Interview Date: Week commencing 15 December 2025Due to this post having access to children and/or vulnerable adults, the successful candidate will be required to undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service check. The possession of a criminal record will not necessarily prevent an applicant from obtaining this post, as all cases are judged individually according to the nature of the role and information provided. <a href="https://staff.derbyshire.gov.uk/jobs-and-recruitment/recruitment-and-contractual-arrangements/criminal-background-checks/criminal-background-checks.aspx" target="_blank">Click here to see our policy on criminal background checks.</a>





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KS2 SEND Teaching and Learning Assistant

The Information Governance Team is looking to recruit to three two-year fixed term posts within the team, focussed on supporting the rights of children and adults under UK GDPR (UK General Data Protection Regulation) and the Data Protection Act 2018.This role offers valuable experience in core public sector services and supports career growth. Successful candidates will receive targeted training in all supported information governance activities.Experience in information governance and data management principles is required, along with knowledge of UK GDPR and the Data Protection Act 2018. The ideal candidate can build rapport, communicate well with requesters, meet deadlines, work systematically, and handle highly sensitive data.The post holder will be primarily responsible for:<ul><li>Case management and completion of Subject Access Requests (SARs) within statutory timescales.</li></ul>There are also opportunities to be involved in:<ul><li>Coordinating responses to Freedom of Information (FOI) requests and ensuring statutory timescales are met.</li><li>Assisting with requests to exercise other individual rights on personal data.</li><li>Supporting security incident investigations.</li><li>Assisting with development of information governance policies, procedures, information sharing agreements and privacy notices</li><li>Various administration tasks dependant on the demands of the services</li></ul>Although the posts are based at County Hall, Matlock, currently we have hybrid working arrangements in place, which means there are opportunities to work from home, subject to business need, and once fully trained. Flexible or part time working patterns can be considered.For further information regarding the post or to have an informal discussion, please contact Martin Stone, Team Manager, Information Governance Team, Digital Services, County Hall on <a href="mailto:martin.stone@derbyshire.gov.uk" target="_blank">martin.stone@derbyshire.gov.uk</a>Provisional Interview Date: 18 December 2025 Due to this post having administrative privileges within the Council’s IT systems, and in order to comply with the Public Services Network requirements, the successful candidate will be required to undertake a Basic criminal record check. The possession of a criminal record will not necessarily prevent an applicant from obtaining this post, as all cases are judged individually according to the nature of the role and information provided. <a href="https://staff.derbyshire.gov.uk/jobs-and-recruitment/recruitment-and-contractual-arrangements/criminal-background-checks/criminal-background-checks.aspx" target="_blank"> Click here to see our policy on criminal background checks.</a>Apply now and take the first step towards a fulfilling career with us! By joining Derbyshire County Council you will have access to a range of amazing rewards and employee benefits, including our generous annual leave scheme, excellent local government pension and fantastic employee discounts. To discover more detail about the rewards and benefits available to you, click <a href="https://staff.derbyshire.gov.uk/pay-and-benefits/my-benefits-and-discounts/my-benefits-and-discounts.aspx" target="_blank">here</a>CST1This role currently offers hybrid working options which will be to subject service needs, there'll be an opportunity to discuss working arrangements for this position at interview.Important: Derbyshire County Council holds a sponsorship licence, but this role does not offer visa sponsorship. Please apply only if you already have the right to work in the UK without sponsorship, as applications that do not meet this requirement will be rejected.We welcome applications from individuals who share our values — being Collaborative, Innovative, Empowered and Accountable. These values describe who we are and what we stand for as a council. They help shape our culture, encourage consistent behaviour and guide how we work together to make a positive difference for both our employees and the residents we serve.<ul></ul>

Information Governance Assistant (3 Posts)

PLEASE DO NOT APPLY USING THE DERBYSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL WEBSITE, PLEASE SEE DETAILS BELOWAre you passionate about making a real difference to the lives of young people, especially those who need it most?Are you ready to take the next bold step in your leadership journey?Do you thrive on the challenge and reward of working in communities where your impact truly matters?If so, we’d love to hear from you!Chellaston Academy is seeking an exceptional Headteacher to lead our large, inclusive, and ambitious school community. With over 1,800 students from years 7-13 and 200 members of staff, Chellaston Academy is a place where every child and staff member is inspired to realise their potential, through the values of Integrity, Care and Excellence. Who We’re Looking ForWe’re seeking a Headteacher who:<ul><li>Demonstrates integrity and care in all aspects of leadership, consistently striving for excellence.</li><li>Is prepared to embrace the challenges and rewards of leading a large, high-profile, and oversubscribed school.</li><li>Sets and sustains high standards every day, ensuring that outstanding practice and academic success become the norm across all areas.</li><li>Is driven by a commitment to meet the needs of every child, particularly those who are most disadvantaged and those with SEND.</li><li>Values and celebrates a child’s personal development as highly as their academic achievement.</li><li>Possesses the leadership skills to unite a diverse and wide-ranging staff team, ensuring every member feels valued and supported.</li><li>Champions collaboration and is eager to work closely with the Trust and the wider school community. </li></ul>Why Us?You’ll be joining us at a very exciting time as QEGSMAT is merging with Djanogly Learning Trust to form Tapestry Learning Partnership, expected in January 2026. This new chapter brings incredible opportunities for collaboration and growth. Tapestry’s vision is for every child to succeed and flourish by providing them with an exceptional educational experience. We believe in the power of education to transform lives. We believe in the power of education to transform lives and are proud of our strong sense of community, our commitment to inclusion, and our culture of high expectations. We’re looking for a leader who shares our values and is ready to build on the progress we’ve made. As part of QEGSMAT, and soon to be Tapestry Learning Partnership, you’ll benefit from:<ul><li>A supportive network of like-minded professionals who share a clear vision and values.</li><li>High-quality, ongoing professional development for you and your team.</li><li>A passionate, committed wider team focused on:</li><ul><li>Achieving the highest academic outcomes for all pupils.</li><li>Driving social change through education.</li><li>Providing exceptional pastoral care and enrichment opportunities.</li></ul><li>Bespoke support from the Trust’s central team, tailored to your school’s needs.</li><li>Access to a range of employee benefits designed to promote health and wellbeing.</li></ul>This is a fantastic opportunity to make a lasting impact in a school that is excited about its future. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All appointments are subject to an Enhanced DBS check. We are also a United Kingdom Immigration and Vetting Sponsor therefore, sponsorship for skilled worker visas may be available. Further information about our commitment to safeguarding can be found - <a href="https://www.qegsmat.com/documents/safeguarding" target="_blank">https://www.qegsmat.com/documents/safeguarding</a>Please be aware, we may also consider performing an online presence check as part of our pre-employment checks. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore applicants are required to declare any cautions, convictions, reprimands and final warnings that are not protected (i.e. that are not filtered out) as defined by the rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013 and 2020). Opportunities for a look around the school can be arranged on request. If you are interested and wish to have an informal conversation to discuss the role or would like to visit the school, we would be happy to arrange this. Please contact Sharon Taylor on 01335 340830. The position is to start as soon as possible.Further details about our school can be found on our website: <a href="https://www.chellaston.derby.sch.uk/" target="_blank">https://www.chellaston.derby.sch.uk/</a>To apply for this position, please visit: <a href="https://recruit.sampeople.co.uk/Jobboard/Trust/qegsmat" target="_blank">https://recruit.sampeople.co.uk/Jobboard/Trust/qegsmat</a>Provisional Interview Dates: Thursday 15 and Friday 16 January 2026Due to this post having access to children and/or vulnerable adults, the successful candidate will be required to undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service check. The possession of a criminal record will not necessarily prevent an applicant from obtaining this post, as all cases are judged individually according to the nature of the role and information provided. <a href="https://staff.derbyshire.gov.uk/jobs-and-recruitment/recruitment-and-contractual-arrangements/criminal-background-checks/criminal-background-checks.aspx" target="_blank">Click here to see our policy on criminal background checks.</a>Please be aware that Derbyshire County Council is placing this advert on behalf of this organisation and you should refer directly to its website for details of the terms and conditions attached to this post. Any queries regarding this advert or the recruitment process should be made directly to the organisation.





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PLEASE DO NOT APPLY USING THE DERBYSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL WEBSITE, PLEASE SEE DETAILS BELOW.To work within the Early Help Team, under the direction of the Headteacher liaising closely with the SENDCO and Trust Safeguarding &amp; Family Support Manager to identify pupils at risk and supporting pupils and their families once identified. To also include Pastoral and Academic interventions. Effective communication skills are critical to the role.How to Apply CV’s will not be accepted so please apply via our recruitment site, My New Term following this link:<a href="https://mynewterm.com/jobs/149823/EDV-2025-SPANS-49478" target="_blank">https://mynewterm.com/jobs/149823/EDV-2025-SPANS-49478</a>Should you wish to visit or discuss any aspect of education at the school, please contactSuzanne Greenhalgh <a href="mailto:s.greenhalgh@stonebroom-cnet.org" target="_blank">s.greenhalgh@stonebroom-cnet.org</a>Link to website - <a href="https://www.stonebroom.derbyshire.sch.uk" target="_blank">https://www.stonebroom.derbyshire.sch.uk</a>Provisional Interview Date: 16 December 2025Due to this post having access to children and/or vulnerable adults, the successful candidate will be required to undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service check. The possession of a criminal record will not necessarily prevent an applicant from obtaining this post, as all cases are judged individually according to the nature of the role and information provided. <a href="https://staff.derbyshire.gov.uk/jobs-and-recruitment/recruitment-and-contractual-arrangements/criminal-background-checks/criminal-background-checks.aspx" target="_blank">Click here to see our policy on criminal background checks.</a>Please be aware that Derbyshire County Council is placing this advert on behalf of this organisation and you should refer directly to its website for details of the terms and conditions attached to this post. Any queries regarding this advert or the recruitment process should be made directly to the organisation.





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Family Support Worker and Mentor

The Governors at Fritchley CofE (Aided) Primary and Nursery School wish to appoint a passionate, nurturing and committed SEND Teaching and Learning Assistant to join our team.This position is for a SEND Teaching Assistant to support teaching and learning in EYFS/KS1. Ideally to start in January, but we are willing to wait for the right candidate. Fritchley CofE (Aided) Primary and Nursery School is an inclusive school where the development of the whole child continues to be at the heart of our philosophy and is central to everything we do.We are looking for someone who:<ul><li>is committed, energetic and creative.</li><li>Is passionate about learning outside</li><li>is an excellent classroom practitioner who has high expectations and aspirations for all children.</li><li>has excellent communication and interpersonal skills.</li><li>The successful candidate must hold a recognised TA qualification level 2 or equivalent.</li></ul>As a school we can offer you:<ul><li>A caring and supportive team who put children at the heart of everything they do.</li><li>Excellent CPD opportunities.</li><li>Highly motivated children and a very supportive community.</li></ul>Candidates are warmly invited to visit our school. Please phone the school office on 01773 852216 or email <a href="mailto:headteacher@fritchley.derbyshire.sch.uk" target="_blank">headteacher@fritchley.derbyshire.sch.uk</a>Fritchley CofE (Aided) Primary and Nursery School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitmentProvisional Interview Date: Week commencing 15 December 2025Due to this post having access to children and/or vulnerable adults, the successful candidate will be required to undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service check. The possession of a criminal record will not necessarily prevent an applicant from obtaining this post, as all cases are judged individually according to the nature of the role and information provided. <a href="https://staff.derbyshire.gov.uk/jobs-and-recruitment/recruitment-and-contractual-arrangements/criminal-background-checks/criminal-background-checks.aspx" target="_blank">Click here to see our policy on criminal background checks.</a>





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EYFS/KS1 SEND Teaching and Learning Assistant

We are currently looking to appoint a Careline Support Coordinator to our Supported Housing Team. As a Careline Support Co-ordinator you will provide an effective, efficient and customer focused housing related support service to elderly and vulnerable residents within South Derbyshire. You will work with often challenging customers to understand their needs through a structured support plan and provide suitable advice and solutions to their housing or support problems, signposting residents to various agencies, groups, and sources of help.You will also be required to attend out of hours calls on a shared-on call rota. This may involve helping fallers off the floor using specialist lifting equipment to responding to ill health emergencies. To be successful in this role you will need to be a self-motivated and flexible individual who can work to high customer care standards with minimum supervision. You will need excellent communication and organisational skills and the ability to remain calm under pressure, with the ability to work on your own initiative but also as part of a team. Experience in this type of role is preferred, but not essential, as full training will be provided. You will be required to be fully mobile, visiting residents across the district so your own car is essential.If you require an informal discussion after reading the supporting documentation, please contact Karen McMurrugh Independent Living Supervisor on 01283 228798 or 07976081934. We are looking for applicants committed to equal opportunities and fairness to provide our customers with excellent service. An application form/pack is available online at <a href="http://www.south-derbys.gov.uk/Jobs_and_careers/default.asp" target="_blank">http://www.south-derbys.gov.uk/Jobs_and_careers/default.asp</a> .To apply please view the notes and complete the online Application Form. Should you need any help then contact HR on 01283 595789. Provisional Interview Date: 16th December 2025Due to this post having access to children and/or vulnerable adults, the successful candidate will be required to undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service check. The possession of a criminal record will not necessarily prevent an applicant from obtaining this post, as all cases are judged individually according to the nature of the role and information provided. <a href="https://staff.derbyshire.gov.uk/jobs-and-recruitment/recruitment-and-contractual-arrangements/criminal-background-checks/criminal-background-checks.aspx" target="_blank">Click here to see our policy on criminal background checks.</a>Please be aware that Derbyshire County Council is placing this advert on behalf of this organisation and you should refer directly to its website for details of the terms and conditions attached to this post. Any queries regarding this advert or the recruitment process should be made directly to the organisation.





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Careline Support Co-ordinator

What will you be doing?The Nest offers residential breaks for children in Kent from the age of 12 to 18 years old, who have learning disabilities and/or Autism, and will have some additional support needs. These may include health related needs, mental health, behaviours of concern, and help with everyday tasks. We always support children to have fun with their friends and peers, to learn skills, make choices, and to be supported in a safe and nurturing environment, so that they, and their families, can have a break.We are looking for someone with excellent communication skills, be able to work as part of a busy team providing a high standard of care for the children and young people that we support, work with own initiative as well as with guidance. Working at a fast pace, always ensuring the child/ young person’s needs are kept paramount.To succeed in this role, we are looking for someone who has:<ul><li>To follow care plans whilst keeping them updated</li><li>Willing to work shift work as part of a rota.</li><li>To be able to create factual reports.</li><li>To be willing to undertake training and put theory to practice.</li><li>Proactive approach to own learning.</li><li>To communicate in an open honest manner</li><li>To organise and deliver new opportunities of recreational and social experiences for children and young people.</li><li> Awareness of the Children's Homes (England) Regulations 2015</li><li>To have or willing to complete the Diploma level 3/4 in Children and Young People</li><li>Awareness of the Mental Capacity Act 2005</li></ul>In return we can offer you:<ul><li>A detailed induction and training programme, with an ongoing plan for development</li><li>28 days annual leave + bank holiday entitlement</li><li>Generous contributory pension scheme</li></ul>This post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure Application to the Disclosure and Barring Service.This post is considered by KCC to be a customer-facing position. The Council therefore has a statutory duty under Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016) to ensure that post holders have a command of spoken English/Welsh sufficient for the effective performance of the job requirements. The appropriate standards are set out in the Job Description/Person Specification.About youFor further information about this role, please contact:Alice Scott 01233 621803 - <a href="mailto:alice.scott@kent.gov.uk" target="_blank">alice.scott@kent.gov.uk</a>About usWork that works for you and us - let's talk flexibility!KCC is committed to building a workforce which reflects the diversity of the county's working residents, encouraging applications from people of all ages, abilities, genders, sexual orientations, ethnic backgrounds, faiths and those with caring responsibilities, and aspires to create an inclusive workplace where everyone can be themselves at work.Please note - if you are interested, please apply soon as possible as the closing date for this advert may be earlier than stated should a number of suitably qualified candidates apply. 





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Children's Residential Worker

What will you be doing?Do you have a passion for partnership working? Would you like to help transform the capability of local authorities to respond effectively and consistently to incidents and emergencies?What do reservoir failures, Covid-19, high rise building fires, and national power outages have in common? Well, all of them require Local Resilience Forum partners to work together to prepare for, respond to, and support communities to recover from these and many other incidents – and you could play a significant role in making this happen.KCC’s Resilience &amp; Emergency Planning Service, in partnership with Kent Police, Kent Fire &amp; Rescue Service, and the other Category 1 responding agencies in the Kent &amp; Medway Resilience Forum (KMRF) resource and support the Kent Resilience Team. This multi-agency team support KMRF partners to deliver work that makes Kent &amp; Medway more resilient.We are looking for someone with proven experience of working in a public sector / emergency planning environment in order to swiftly begin to drive this exciting and challenging work. As one of the managers in the KRT, you will lead one of the four main workstreams (risk, plans &amp; capabilities, training &amp; exercising, lessons identified / learned). This will require you to have leadership capabilities to deliver work in partnership with the wider resilience forum.You will be confident navigating complex and high-risk statutory, legislative and governance frameworks. You will be used to working closely with senior colleagues across multiple services, understanding how decisions in one area impact others, and shaping work so it aligns with the statutory duties of KCC and wider partners. The KRT (KCC) Manager will lead and coordinate workstreams that operate across the whole resilience forum. You will provide clear direction and ensure that work progresses in a timely manner. A strong understanding of emergency planning legislation, relevant qualifications, and / or extensive experience in the resilience sector is essential. Experience working in a political environment is important. You will prepare, write and shape formal reports, presentations and papers for a variety of audiences, including KMRF governance boards, working groups, training courses, and exercises. You may also need to present to internal meetings of individual partners. Conversations will often be challenging, and there is a need to build consensus from an initial position of competing requirements. Given the countywide nature of the role, travel to sites across Kent will be required, engaging directly with communities, stakeholders, and partners to ensure that planning is grounded in operational reality and local context of the needs of partners and communities.You will also be comfortable with taking the lead at operational and tactical levels of incident response as part of the KCC Duty Emergency Planning Officer and KRT On Call Officer cohorts. You will be able to take appropriate, timely multi-agency decisions based on the information available to you at the time, to effectively prioritise tasks, and to confidently respond on behalf of KCC.We are seeking someone who is able to drive change in complex areas, bring clarity and structure to ambiguous situations, and build strong relationships across the organisation to support a whole-Council approach to strategic delivery while taking a hands-on approach to tackling legal and repetitional risks. You will have day-to-day line management and supervisory responsibilities for KRT / KCC staff. Whilst you and the rest of Kent Resilience Team will be based at Kent Fire &amp; Rescue HQ in Tovil, Maidstone, you will be able to take advantage of a hybrid working policy (both home and office working, according to business needs). There is a requirement to be in the office twice a week.You will also be closely linked to the wider KCC Resilience &amp; Emergency Planning Service based at the County Emergency Centre on the County Hall campus in Maidstone. This gives you access to colleagues with specialist knowledge of the local authority landscape.ApplicationAs part of your application, you will need to outline all your relevant experience in the ‘Reason for Applying’ section of your online application form. We will use this section as part of the shortlisting process, so make sure you have evidenced how you meet the various requirements in the job description and person specification.If you are shortlisted, we will ask you to deliver a presentation at your interview – we will confirm the subject of the presentation ahead of your interview date. Main duties and responsibilities:<ol><li>Participate effectively in KCC Infrastructure division Extended Leadership Team and other leadership forums, including providing specialist guidance and advice to internal services and influencing decision making and building customer relationships across KCC.</li></ol><ol><li>Co-lead with the KRT partners the development and delivery of the KMRF Business Plan, ensuring compliance with all relevant legislation, regulations, and guidance ensuring changes in legislation and regulations are interpreted and implemented </li></ol><ol><li>Represent the KRT at local, regional, and national multi-agency / stakeholder meetings, leading / chairing working groups, providing KRF opinions and tactical advice to influence the cross-directorate and multi-agency decision making on behalf of KCC.</li></ol><ol><li>Lead and develop the provision of specialist, clear, consistent professional advice and guidance regarding KMRF workstreams, by interpreting policy / procedures and applying best practice to solve complex resilience queries for a wide range of customers across all KMRF partner organisations.</li></ol><ol><li>Lead, develop and build strong customer relationships with multi-agency groups and partners, influencing decision makers through the understanding of how resilience issues may impact their organisation.</li></ol><ol><li>Manage and lead workstreams, projects, and initiatives within the Kent Resilience Team to meet multi-agency organisational aims and objectives ensuring the commissioning of expertise of other functions within the multi-agency organisations.</li></ol><ol><li>Manage and ensure oversight of project portfolios from concept to handover, which will include the setting of project plans, finance, procurement, communicating progress to the Head of the Kent Resilience Team, KMRF governance boards, and the KCC Head of Resilience and Emergency Planning to ensure the mitigation of risks to the population of Kent &amp; Medway.</li></ol><ol><li>Lead and manage a team of professionally qualified staff, and those working towards qualification, developing and motivating them through day-to-day support and supervision.</li></ol><ol><li>Facilitate multi-agency debriefs to identify and learn lessons from responses, training, and exercises, to improve ways of working in the future.</li></ol><ol><li>Contribute to monitoring of budgets for the KRT as part of the KRT Management Team, ensuring that cost retrieval and other financial targets are achieved, and resources are used appropriately with consistent appraisal methods for expenditure. </li></ol><ol><li>Stimulate an environment for innovation, with opportunities to plan new interventions that will drive innovation, proactively embracing new ways of working. Continuously review current ways of working to identify improvements.</li></ol><ol><li>Participate in the KMRF’s and KCC’s response to incidents / emergencies, including contributing to command and control meetings, coordinating resources, and liaising with colleagues in KCC and wider KRF partner organisations (both in hours and out-of-hours), when required. </li><li>Support the development and delivery of multi-agency command training to KCC and wider KMRF partner agencies.</li></ol> This post is subject to a Basic Disclosure Application to the Disclosure and Barring Service.This post is considered by KCC to be a customer-facing position. The Council therefore has a statutory duty under Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016) to ensure that post holders have a command of spoken English/Welsh sufficient for the effective performance of the job requirements. The appropriate standards are set out in the Job Description/Person Specification. About youIf you have any questions about this role, please contact Andy Jeffery (<a href="mailto:andy.jeffery@kent.gov.uk" target="_blank">andy.jeffery@kent.gov.uk</a>), Head of Resilience &amp; Emergency Planning, who will line manage this role.About usWork that works for you and us - let's talk flexibility!KCC is committed to building a workforce which reflects the diversity of the county's working residents, encouraging applications from people of all ages, abilities, genders, sexual orientations, ethnic backgrounds, faiths and those with caring responsibilities, and aspires to create an inclusive workplace where everyone can be themselves at work.Please note - if you are interested, please apply soon as possible as the closing date for this advert may be earlier than stated should a number of suitably qualified candidates apply. 





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Resilience and Emergency Planning Manager

What will you be doing? An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Business Support Officer within Integrated Children’s Services, Swale Children’s Social Work Team. The post is part time (32.5 hours per week , Monday - Friday), based at Swale Local Office in Sittingbourne. If you would like to be part of a busy team helping to support the children and families of Kent, then this could be the position for you. Business Support Officers play a vital role in supporting front line teams and practitioners across the Children’s Social Work Team. The Business Support Service provides professional administrative support across Integrated Children's Services, and we aim to;<ul><li>Deliver an integrated and highly effective business support service.</li><li>Ensure children, young people and families are at the heart of everything we do.</li><li>Work together, share knowledge and support each other.</li><li>Innovate and improve.</li><li>Promote continuous personal and professional development.</li></ul>You will have good proficiency in use of ICT systems (MS Applications, Databases etc) and be confident dealing with a variety of multi-disciplinary professionals whilst working to deadlines in a highly demanding environment. A full list of responsibilities is outlined within the job description, however we are more focused on your drive, potential and aptitude for learning and provide comprehensive induction and training for the right candidate.Working within a confidential environment you will have the ability to take a high standard of meeting minutes. You will have strong administrative and IT skills and the ability to collate and manage data. You will use your initiative to prioritise your workload to meet deadlines in a highly demanding environment. You will need to have the confidence and ability to deal with a variety of multi-disciplinary professionals on a range of matters and the ability to handle highly sensitive and confidential information. You should enjoy working as part of an effective team but also work independently to a high standard whilst working remotely.A starting salary of £25,252 pro rata per annum with annual performance related pay increases<ul><li>Option to enrol in the Local Government Pension scheme with employer matched contributions</li><li>28 days paid annual leave per year (pro rata) (rising to 30 after 5 years service) + bank holidays + a concessionary day</li><li>A range of flexible leave options to help you manage your work/life balance such as Carers leave, Maternity leave, Personal Leave, Timeout/career break, Study leave, Religious observance</li><li>Flexible working – work from home option available however there is mandatory office attendance 2-3 days per week. We’ll provide you with the kit needed to work remotely.</li><li>Staff discounts on a range of leisure products and services through our Kent Rewards programme. </li></ul>About your application - Please read:Within the ‘Reason for Application’ section of your application, please demonstrate how you meet the criteria within the person specification attached to the Job Description.This post is considered by KCC to be a customer-facing position. The Council therefore has a statutory duty under Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016) to ensure that post holders have a command of spoken English/Welsh sufficient for the effective performance of the job requirements. The appropriate standards are set out in the Job Description/Person Specification.This post is subject to a Basic Disclosure Application to the Disclosure and Barring Service.About youFor further information, please contact:Caitlyn Fourie - <a href="mailto:caitlyn.fourie@kent.gov.uk" target="_blank">caitlyn.fourie@kent.gov.uk</a>About usWork that works for you and us - let's talk flexibility!KCC is committed to building a workforce which reflects the diversity of the county's working residents, encouraging applications from people of all ages, abilities, genders, sexual orientations, ethnic backgrounds, faiths and those with caring responsibilities, and aspires to create an inclusive workplace where everyone can be themselves at work.Please note - if you are interested, please apply soon as possible as the closing date for this advert may be earlier than stated should a number of suitably qualified candidates apply. 





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Business Support Officer

What will you be doing?KSK Senior Commissioner - Maternity Cover until March 2027 An exciting opportunity has arisen for someone to take on the role of a Senior Commissioner within KCC’s Integrated Commissioning team to cover maternity leave until March 2027. This is a full-time post. (Secondments will be considered for KCC staff with manager’s prior approval to be released).The successful candidate will become an integral part of the Integrated Commissioning management team, overseeing fast-paced commissioning activity across a wide variety of portfolios that support the Council’s ambitious Public Health agenda. The focus of this role is expected to include substance misuse, health and wellbeing and healthy lifestyles, with the final portfolio subject to the successful candidate’s experience. We are a friendly, supportive team, who are passionate about reducing health inequalities and improving the opportunities and outcomes for the residents of Kent. We commission a large range of services across the life course and strive to deliver continuous improvements in delivery for our communities.You will be responsible for managing and growing a team of Commissioners to ensure the development and implementation of commissioning activities through delivery of efficient processes including innovation and service development, procurement, commercial and contract management to support KCC’s Strategic Outcomes. You will be working in close partnership with our internal and external partners including those in Public Health, Adult and Children’s Social Care, NHS England, providers, other key stakeholders and co-commissioners. We are looking for someone who can demonstrate great communication skills and extensive commissioning experience, alongside a track-record of collaboration, financial acumen, project management know-how and strong prioritisation ability.This post is subject to a Basic Disclosure Application to the Disclosure and Barring Service. This post is considered by KCC to be a customer-facing position. The Council therefore has a statutory duty under Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016) to ensure that post holders have a command of spoken English/Welsh sufficient for the effective performance of the job requirements. The appropriate standards are set out in the Job Description/Person Specification.Interviews will take place during w/c 12 January and are expected to be in person. The interview may include additional testing. Candidates selected for interview will be required to undertake psychometric testing. We will not be reviewing CVs as part of the process so please include all relevant skills and experience in the ‘reason for application’ part of the application form. We reserve the right to close the advert early due to the high volume of applications.About youFor further information on the role, please email <a href="mailto:integratedteam@kent.gov.uk" target="_blank">integratedteam@kent.gov.uk</a> and member of the team will respond accordingly.About usWork that works for you and us - let's talk flexibility!KCC is committed to building a workforce which reflects the diversity of the county's working residents, encouraging applications from people of all ages, abilities, genders, sexual orientations, ethnic backgrounds, faiths and those with caring responsibilities, and aspires to create an inclusive workplace where everyone can be themselves at work.Please note - if you are interested, please apply soon as possible as the closing date for this advert may be earlier than stated should a number of suitably qualified candidates apply. 





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Senior Commissioner

What will you be doing?Family Hubs are part of Kent County Council’s offer to support to children and young people, aged 11-19 (SEND 25) and their families.Our local Family Hubs offer a broad and integrated range of early help services for families, which include midwifery, health visiting, parenting support and activities for children and young people.We have 56 Family Hubs across Kent, where we operate alongside our partners to support local communities.An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the newly formed Family Hub team in Gravesham District. The successful candidate will operate as a Family Hub Practitioner within the Family Hub team in an agile fashion at a variety of outreach settings (including home visiting) within a district providing 1:1 and group support to children, young people and their families. The role will work closely with integrated children’s services team and with a range of multi-agency partners including schools, police, district council and community organisations to provide support for vulnerable children, young people and their families. The post will facilitate and support peer groups and be knowledgeable to support and encourage children young people and their families to take advantage of the Family Hub Digital and Virtual offer and other routes of advice and guidance. They will be able to provide expert guidance to families about baby and child development to enable parents to support their child as they grow and achieve in health and education outcomes. You will be expected to work flexibly across the 0-19.(25 SEN)The role requires you to operate a whole family approach in your practice and work around the times of the family. As such, this post will be expected to work flexibly including, on occasions, at evening and weekends, and will be co-ordinated by management as required. This post is considered by KCC to be a customer-facing position. The Council therefore has a statutory duty under Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016) to ensure that post holders have a command of spoken English/Welsh sufficient for the effective performance of the job requirements. The appropriate standards are set out in the Job Description/Person Specification. This post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure Application to the Disclosure and Barring Service. Interviews week commencing 19th January 2026About youFor more information on this role, please contact: Amanda Turner Family Hub District Manager for Gravesham <a href="mailto:amanda.turner@kent.gov.uk" target="_blank">amanda.turner@kent.gov.uk</a>, 03000 411720About usWork that works for you and us - let's talk flexibility!KCC is committed to building a workforce which reflects the diversity of the county's working residents, encouraging applications from people of all ages, abilities, genders, sexual orientations, ethnic backgrounds, faiths and those with caring responsibilities, and aspires to create an inclusive workplace where everyone can be themselves at work.Please note - if you are interested, please apply soon as possible as the closing date for this advert may be earlier than stated should a number of suitably qualified candidates apply. 





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Family Hub Practitioner 11-19

Job DescriptionDiscover yourself in Lewisham where what you do makes a difference to our vibrant and culturally diverse communities !We have a rich history of welcoming people from all over the world and are proud to be recognised as the UK’s first Borough of Sanctuary, for our work in championing the rights of refugees and migrants&nbsp;IntroductionAn exciting opportunity is available as part of the DfE Pathfinder project. We are seeking an experienced social worker to become an Advanced Practitioner in one of the newly established Multi Agency Child Protection Teams.What’s the role ?This role will play a key part in the shaping and development of the team and is an exciting opportunity to influence social work practice on a local and national level.&nbsp; The successful candidate will be able to work effectively across the multi-agency partnership to ensure the safeguarding of children in Lewisham.The Multi-Agency Child Protection Teams will be responsible for the following core areas of work:<ul> <li>Chair or attend all strategy discussions</li> <li>Co-work all s47 enquiries with Family Help</li> <li>Co-work all child protection cases with Family Help</li> <li>Chairing of child protection conferences</li> <li>Provide QA, consultation &amp; advice across all stages of child protection work</li> <li>Co-work all Public Law Outline cases</li> <li>Co-work early stages of care proceedings</li></ul>The successful candidate will have considerable experience of working in frontline operational safeguarding practice and a thorough knowledge of child protection and PLO/court processes and accompanying legislation. You will be experienced in building effective working relationships with key partner agencies such as health, education and the police.The RoleThe Advanced Practitioner supports the Team Manager and will have responsibilities in working alongside members of the Family Help service where there are concerns regarding significant harm to children.This is a crucial role which requires strong practice knowledge and experience, and a proactive approach to contribute to a positive team culture within a multi-agency staff group. The role will require you to work closely with other teams in children’s social care, developing and maintaining relationships with staff and our partner agencies.About YouThose applying for this post will need to have<ul> <li>Minimum 3 years post qualifying experience in frontline safeguarding practice</li> <li>Experience working with families in PLO and care proceedings</li> <li>Experience in supervising or developing less experienced staff&nbsp;</li></ul>The person applying must have a thorough technical knowledge of the requirements of Working Together 2023, the Pan London Child Protection Procedures and other relevant safeguarding statutory guidance.&nbsp; A track record of working within practice improvement and an in depth understanding of the Signs of Safety practice framework are essential.&nbsp;You will work alongside your team to promote and deliver the objective, that all children and young people in Lewisham are safe and reach their full potential.You will need to be a skilled and reflective practitioner with a clear vision of what good practice with children and families looks like.&nbsp; You will be able to make effective decisions regarding children’s safety and use your skills to support change and improvement.You will need to be a registered social worker and have recent proven frontline operational experience and be able to demonstrate your experience, skill, and ability to think strategically and embed the strategic objectives into operational practice. You will need to evidence reflective and creative practice.A child focused approach is essential, ensuring that the views of Lewisham children are central to developing and delivering services.Our Vision -&nbsp;What Good Children’s Social Work Looks Like in LewishamIn Lewisham Children’s Social Care, we know what good social work looks like and we are passionate about creating the right conditions and culture for good practice to thrive.<ul> <li>Families are respected and supported to stay together, whenever there is safety.</li> <li>Families will tell us they understand why we are involved.</li> <li>Children will tell us their social worker has made a difference to their lives.</li> <li>Children who are in our care know we care and we won’t give up on them.</li> <li>Young people who have been in our care feel confident about their future.</li></ul>Creating an Inclusive LewishamA core value of Lewisham Council is to 'draw on the diversity of our communities to create a more inclusive Lewisham'. We believe that freedom from discrimination and equality of opportunity are fundamental rights, and that each person should be valued regardless of race, gender, disability, sexual orientation, religion or belief, gender re-assignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, or age. Social inclusion lies at the heart of everything we do as a Council in our roles as an employer, a provider of services and a community leader.What’s in it for you ?Excellent training and development opportunities, plus a range of benefits including:<ul> <li>Generous holiday allowance</li> <li>Local Government Pension scheme</li> <li>Flexible working and family friendly policies</li> <li>Season ticket and bicycle loans</li> <li>A range of staff discounts including local subsidised gym memberships</li> <li>Supportive staff networks</li></ul>What we’re looking forIf you want to work in a thriving borough and our social work vision connects with your professional values, then we are interested in hearing from you. We are looking for people to join our team who:<ul> <li>value the importance of communication and seeking feedback</li> <li>can inspire and motivate those they work with, manage and lead</li> <li>are committed to developing their skills and expertise to deliver an excellent service</li> <li>are professionally curious and value thinking slowly and calmly in a balanced way</li> <li>work inclusively, collaboratively with others recognising their strengths</li> <li>take responsibility and make a positive contribution by focusing on solutions</li> <li>are transparent, are appreciative in enquiry, reflect and learn.</li></ul>LocationThe job is primarily based in Laurence House, Catford, London, SE6 4RU but we operate a hybrid approach where you will be required to work both in the office and from home on a regular basis.Special conditions<ul> <li>To apply for this post, you must have a degree in social work or equivalent qualification and be registered with Social Work England.</li> <li>The job is subject to an enhanced DBS check</li></ul>The recruitment process is anonymous and we don’t accept CV’s.&nbsp;<a href="https://lewisham.gov.uk/mayorandcouncil/counciljobs/applying/how-to-apply-for-a-job-with-us" target="_blank">Applicant handbook</a>- please read the guidance in this handbook when applying. It is essential that you complete the application fully and that your supporting statement covers how you meet each of the person specification criteria listed.&nbsp;Further informationFor an informal discussion about the role and recruitment process, please email&nbsp;<a href="mailto:LewishamWorkforceDevelopmentGroup@lewisham.gov.uk" target="_blank">LewishamWorkforceDevelopmentGroup@lewisham.gov.uk</a>with your contact details and we will call you to discuss the role in more detail.Lewisham Borough Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share in this commitment.We value diversity and welcome applications from all backgroundsPlease click<a href="https://www.lewisham.gov.uk/-/media/jobs/AdvancePractitioner261125" target="_blank"> here</a> to view the Job Description and Person SpecificationSalary£56,436 - £58,551 per annum (SWLO/SCP 41-43)N.B: All appointments will be offered at the minimum spinal column point (SCP) for the grade of the role. The only exception to this will be when matching current salary (up to the maximum of the scale), which is subject to evidential proof.DiversityLewisham Council is a Disability Confident employer. We welcome and encourage job applications of all abilities. If you require any reasonable adjustments in the application or interview, please contact the lead contact on this advert. We will make reasonable adjustments to make sure our disabled applicants and those with health conditions are supported throughout our recruitment process. We support the access to work scheme, further details are available at&nbsp;<a href="https://www.gov.uk/access-to-work/apply" target="_blank">www.gov.uk/access-to-work/apply</a>The Council has a dedicated employment support service,&nbsp;<a href="https://lewisham.gov.uk/lewishamworks" target="_blank">Lewisham Works</a>, which offers Lewisham residents guidance in relation to applying for jobs. If you want to join Lewisham Works, please email&nbsp;<a href="mailto:JobsAndSkills@lewisham.gov.uk" target="_blank">JobsAndSkills@lewisham.gov.uk</a>and an advisor will be in touch with you.The Council reserves the right to close adverts early if there is a large response.Let’s stay connected, follow us on social media:<a href="https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&amp;rct=j&amp;q=&amp;esrc=s&amp;source=web&amp;cd=&amp;cad=rja&amp;uact=8&amp;ved=2ahUKEwjayKyv_-P5AhXpTEEAHQZnCesQFnoECAQQAQ&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.linkedin.com%2Fcompany%2Flondon-borough-of-lewisham&amp;usg=AOvVaw13wpKtHnV966_uUph3IPHq" target="_blank">LinkedIn</a>&nbsp; &nbsp;<a href="https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&amp;rct=j&amp;q=&amp;esrc=s&amp;source=web&amp;cd=&amp;cad=rja&amp;uact=8&amp;ved=2ahUKEwi84tDu_uP5AhUJbcAKHZDFDQsQFnoECAkQAQ&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fen-gb.facebook.com%2FLewishamCouncil&amp;usg=AOvVaw1PkBiwCy8tNrQ-3VWV2VDJ" target="_blank">Facebook</a>&nbsp; &nbsp;<a href="https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&amp;rct=j&amp;q=&amp;esrc=s&amp;source=web&amp;cd=&amp;cad=rja&amp;uact=8&amp;ved=2ahUKEwjNneGW_-P5AhUOTMAKHeoeCtQQ6F56BAgHEAE&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Ftwitter.com%2FLewishamCouncil%3Fref_src%3Dtwsrc%255Egoogle%257Ctwcamp%255Eserp%257Ctwgr%255Eauthor&amp;usg=AOvVaw2CaYxWV1ZHoRan3v_FAIEE" target="_blank">Twitter</a>&nbsp; &nbsp;<a href="https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&amp;rct=j&amp;q=&amp;esrc=s&amp;source=web&amp;cd=&amp;cad=rja&amp;uact=8&amp;ved=2ahUKEwjKlP7I_-P5AhWznVwKHSV0AaUQFnoECAcQAQ&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.instagram.com%2Flewishamcouncil%2F%3Fhl%3Den&amp;usg=AOvVaw36nguD1n5OzUQcM1L0Nvuf" target="_blank">Instagram&nbsp;</a>





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Advanced Practitioner - MACPT

Job DescriptionDiscover yourself in Lewisham where what you do makes a difference to our vibrant and culturally diverse communities !&nbsp;We have a rich history of welcoming people from all over the world and are proud to be recognised as the UK’s first Borough of Sanctuary, for our work in championing the rights of refugees and migrants.&nbsp;IntroductionAn exciting opportunity is available as part of the DfE Pathfinder project. We are seeking an experienced social worker to become a Senior Practitioner in one of the newly established Multi Agency Child Protection Teams.What’s the role ?This role will play a key part in the supporting the development of the team and is an exciting opportunity to influence social work practice on a local and national level. The successful candidate will be able to work effectively across the multi-agency partnership to ensure the safeguarding of children in Lewisham.The successful candidate will have recent experience of working in frontline operational safeguarding practice and a thorough knowledge of child protection and PLO/court processes and accompanying legislationThe Multi-Agency Child Protection Teams will be responsible for the following core areas of work:<ul> <li>Chair or attend all strategy discussions</li> <li>Co-work all s47 enquiries with Family Help</li> <li>Co-work all child protection cases with Family Help</li> <li>Chairing of child protection conferences</li> <li>Provide QA, consultation &amp; advice across all stages of child protection work</li> <li>Co-work all Public Law Outline cases</li> <li>Co-work early stages of care proceedings</li></ul>The successful candidate will have considerable experience of working in frontline operational safeguarding practice and a thorough knowledge of child protection and PLO/court processes and accompanying legislation. You will be experienced in building effective working relationships with key partner agencies such as health, education and the police.The RoleThe Senior Social Worker will sit within the Multi-Agency Child Protection Team and will have responsibilities in working alongside members of the Family Help service where there are concerns regarding significant harm to children.This is a crucial role which requires strong practice knowledge and experience, and a proactive approach to contribute to a positive team culture within a multi-agency staff group. The role will require you to work closely with other teams in children’s social care, developing and maintaining relationships with staff and our partner agencies.About YouThose applying for this post will need to have<ul> <li>Minimum 2 years post qualifying experience in frontline safeguarding practice</li> <li>Experience working with families in PLO and care proceedings</li> <li>Experience in supervising or developing less experienced staff</li></ul>The person applying must have a thorough technical knowledge of the requirements of Working Together 2023, the Pan London Child Protection Procedures and other relevant safeguarding statutory guidance.&nbsp; A track record of working within practice improvement and an in depth understanding of the Signs of Safety practice framework are essential.You will work alongside your team to promote and deliver the objective, that all children and young people in Lewisham are safe and reach their full potential.You will need to be a skilled and reflective practitioner with a clear vision of what good practice with children and families looks like.&nbsp; You will be able to make effective decisions regarding children’s safety and use your skills to support change and improvement.You will need to be a registered social worker and have recent proven frontline operational experience and be able to demonstrate your experience, skill, and ability to think strategically and embed the strategic objectives into operational practice. You will need to evidence reflective and creative practice.A child focused approach is essential, ensuring that the views of Lewisham children are central to developing and delivering services.Our Vision -&nbsp;What Good Children’s Social Work Looks Like in Lewisham&nbsp;In Lewisham Children’s Social Care, we know what good social work looks like and we are passionate about creating the right conditions and culture for good practice to thrive.<ul> <li>Families are respected and supported to stay together, whenever there is safety.</li> <li>Families will tell us they understand why we are involved.</li> <li>Children will tell us their social worker has made a difference to their lives.</li> <li>Children who are in our care know we care and we won’t give up on them.</li> <li>Young people who have been in our care feel confident about their future.</li></ul>Creating an Inclusive LewishamA core value of Lewisham Council is to 'draw on the diversity of our communities to create a more inclusive Lewisham'. We believe that freedom from discrimination and equality of opportunity are fundamental rights, and that each person should be valued regardless of race, gender, disability, sexual orientation, religion or belief, gender re-assignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, or age. Social inclusion lies at the heart of everything we do as a Council in our roles as an employer, a provider of services and a community leader.What’s in it for you ?Excellent training and development opportunities, plus a range of benefits including:&nbsp;<ul> <li>Generous holiday allowance</li> <li>Local Government Pension scheme</li> <li>Flexible working and family friendly policies</li> <li>Season ticket and bicycle loans</li> <li>A range of staff discounts including local subsidised gym memberships</li> <li>Supportive staff networks</li></ul>What we’re looking forIf you want to work in a thriving borough and our social work vision connects with your professional values, then we are interested in hearing from you. We are looking for people to join our team who:<ul> <li>value the importance of communication and seeking feedback</li> <li>can inspire and motivate those they work with, manage and lead</li> <li>are committed to developing their skills and expertise to deliver an excellent service</li> <li>are professionally curious and value thinking slowly and calmly in a balanced way</li> <li>work inclusively, collaboratively with others recognising their strengths</li> <li>take responsibility and make a positive contribution by focusing on solutions</li> <li>are transparent, are appreciative in enquiry, reflect and learn.</li></ul>Location&nbsp;&nbsp;The job is primarily based in Laurence House, Catford, London, SE6 4RU but we operate a hybrid approach where you will be required to work both in the office and from home on a regular basis.&nbsp;Special conditions&nbsp;<ul> <li>To apply for this post, you must have a degree in social work or equivalent qualification&nbsp;</li> <li>be registered with Social Work England&nbsp;</li> <li>The job is subject to an enhanced DBS check</li></ul>The recruitment process is anonymous and we don’t accept CV’s.&nbsp;&nbsp;<a href="https://lewisham.gov.uk/mayorandcouncil/counciljobs/applying/how-to-apply-for-a-job-with-us" target="_blank">Applicant handbook</a>- please read the guidance in this handbook when applying. It is essential that you complete the application fully and that your supporting statement covers how you meet each of the person specification criteria listed.&nbsp;&nbsp;For an informal discussion about the role and recruitment process, please email&nbsp;<a href="mailto:LewishamWorkforceDevelopmentGroup@lewisham.gov.uk" target="_blank">LewishamWorkforceDevelopmentGroup@lewisham.gov.uk</a>&nbsp;with your contact details and we will call you to discuss the role in more detail.&nbsp;Further informationLewisham Borough Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share in this commitment.We value diversity and welcome applications from all backgroundsPlease click <a href="https://www.lewisham.gov.uk/-/media/jobs/SeniorSocialWorker261125" target="_blank">here</a> to view the Job Description and Person SpecificationSalary&nbsp;£50,175 - £52,269 per annum (SSW/ SCP 35 – 37)N.B: All appointments will be offered at the minimum spinal column point (SCP) for the grade of the role. The only exception to this will be when matching current salary (up to the maximum of the scale), which is subject to evidential proof.Diversity&nbsp;Lewisham Council is a Disability Confident employer. We welcome and encourage job applications of all abilities. If you require any reasonable adjustments in the application or interview, please contact the lead contact on this advert. We will make reasonable adjustments to make sure our disabled applicants and those with health conditions are supported throughout our recruitment process. We support the access to work scheme, further details are available at&nbsp;<a href="https://www.gov.uk/access-to-work/apply" target="_blank">www.gov.uk/access-to-work/apply</a>&nbsp;The Council has a dedicated employment support service,&nbsp;<a href="https://lewisham.gov.uk/lewishamworks" target="_blank">Lewisham Works</a>, which offers Lewisham residents guidance in relation to applying for jobs. If you want to join Lewisham Works, please email&nbsp;<a href="mailto:JobsAndSkills@lewisham.gov.uk" target="_blank">JobsAndSkills@lewisham.gov.uk</a>&nbsp;and an advisor will be in touch with you.&nbsp;The Council reserves the right to close adverts early if there is a large response.&nbsp;&nbsp;Let’s stay connected, follow us on social media:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&amp;rct=j&amp;q=&amp;esrc=s&amp;source=web&amp;cd=&amp;cad=rja&amp;uact=8&amp;ved=2ahUKEwjayKyv_-P5AhXpTEEAHQZnCesQFnoECAQQAQ&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.linkedin.com%2Fcompany%2Flondon-borough-of-lewisham&amp;usg=AOvVaw13wpKtHnV966_uUph3IPHq" target="_blank">LinkedIn</a>&nbsp; &nbsp;<a href="https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&amp;rct=j&amp;q=&amp;esrc=s&amp;source=web&amp;cd=&amp;cad=rja&amp;uact=8&amp;ved=2ahUKEwi84tDu_uP5AhUJbcAKHZDFDQsQFnoECAkQAQ&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fen-gb.facebook.com%2FLewishamCouncil&amp;usg=AOvVaw1PkBiwCy8tNrQ-3VWV2VDJ" target="_blank">Facebook</a>&nbsp; &nbsp;<a href="https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&amp;rct=j&amp;q=&amp;esrc=s&amp;source=web&amp;cd=&amp;cad=rja&amp;uact=8&amp;ved=2ahUKEwjNneGW_-P5AhUOTMAKHeoeCtQQ6F56BAgHEAE&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Ftwitter.com%2FLewishamCouncil%3Fref_src%3Dtwsrc%255Egoogle%257Ctwcamp%255Eserp%257Ctwgr%255Eauthor&amp;usg=AOvVaw2CaYxWV1ZHoRan3v_FAIEE" target="_blank">Twitter</a>&nbsp; &nbsp;<a href="https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&amp;rct=j&amp;q=&amp;esrc=s&amp;source=web&amp;cd=&amp;cad=rja&amp;uact=8&amp;ved=2ahUKEwjKlP7I_-P5AhWznVwKHSV0AaUQFnoECAcQAQ&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.instagram.com%2Flewishamcouncil%2F%3Fhl%3Den&amp;usg=AOvVaw36nguD1n5OzUQcM1L0Nvuf" target="_blank">Instagram&nbsp;</a>





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Senior Social Worker - MACPT

Job DescriptionDiscover yourself in Lewisham where what you do makes a difference to our vibrant and culturally diverse communities !We have a rich history of welcoming people from all over the world and are proud to be recognised as the UK’s first Borough of Sanctuary, for our work in championing the rights of refugees and migrants.IntroductionWe are seeking an experienced team manager to lead one of the newly established Multi Agency Child Protection Teams.What’s the role ?This role will play a key part in the shaping and development of this team and is an exciting opportunity to influence social work practice on a local and national level.&nbsp; The successful candidate will be able to work effectively across the multi-agency partnership to assist the Group Manager to develop the team.The successful candidate will have experience of supervising staff and a thorough knowledge of child protection and PLO/court processes and accompanying legislation.The Multi-Agency Child Protection Teams will be responsible for the following core areas of work:<ul> <li>Chair or attend all strategy discussions</li> <li>Co-work all s47 enquiries with Family Help</li> <li>Co-work all child protection cases with Family Help</li> <li>Chairing of child protection conferences</li> <li>Provide QA, consultation &amp; advice across all stages of child protection work</li> <li>Co-work all Public Law Outline cases</li> <li>Co-work early stages of care proceedings</li></ul>The successful candidate will have considerable experience of working in frontline operational safeguarding practice and a thorough knowledge of child protection and PLO/court processes and accompanying legislation. You will be experienced in building effective working relationships with key partner agencies such as health, education and the police.The RoleThe Team Manager supports the Group Manager and has responsibility for directly supervising the members within the team, overseeing and ensuring the quality of decision making and practice of the workersThis is a crucial role which requires strong leadership and a proactive approach to create a positive team culture within a multi-agency staff group. The role will require you to work closely with other teams in children’s social care, developing and maintaining relationships with staff and our partner agencies.About YouThose applying for this post will need to have experience in…<ul> <li>Operational safeguarding practice</li> <li>Team management&nbsp;</li> <li>Managing complex frontline operational safeguarding practice</li> <li>Managing a budget</li></ul>The person applying must have a thorough technical knowledge of the requirements of Working Together 2023, the Pan London Child Protection Procedures and other relevant safeguarding statutory guidance.&nbsp; A track record of practice improvement and an in depth understanding of the Signs of Safety practice framework are essential.&nbsp; You will have significant experience of leading and managing a team.You will lead your team to promote and deliver the objective, that all children and young people in Lewisham are safe and reach their full potential.As the team manager you will support operational practice within the team and contribute to strategic oversight for the service. You will have 5 - 7 direct reports, as well as overseeing multi-agency colleagues (who will retain line management responsibilities within their own agencies). You will be responsible for monitoring practice against KPIs and for practice improvement in your team using Signs of Safety as our practice framework.&nbsp;You will need to be a skilled and reflective practitioner and leader with a clear vision of what good practice with children and families looks like.&nbsp; You will be able to use and analyse performance data effectively to support our work with children and families and have a good understanding of different methods of quality assurance.&nbsp; You will supervise team members and support them in their professional development.&nbsp;You will need to be a registered social worker and have recent proven supervisory experience and be able to demonstrate your experience, skill, and ability to think strategically and embed the strategic objectives into operational practice, leading by example, supporting people to deliver agile services that meet the needs of our children.&nbsp; You will need to evidence reflective and creative practice.&nbsp;A child focused approach is essential, ensuring that the views of Lewisham children are central to developing and delivering services.&nbsp;Our Vision -What Good Children’s Social Work Looks Like in Lewisham&nbsp;In Lewisham Children’s Social Care, we know what good social work looks like and we are passionate about creating the right conditions and culture for good practice to thrive.<ul> <li>Families are respected and supported to stay together, whenever there is safety.</li> <li>Families will tell us they understand why we are involved.</li> <li>Children will tell us their social worker has made a difference to their lives.</li> <li>Children who are in our care know we care and we won’t give up on them.</li> <li>Young people who have been in our care feel confident about their future.</li></ul>Creating an Inclusive Lewisham&nbsp;A core value of Lewisham Council is to 'draw on the diversity of our communities to create a more inclusive Lewisham'. We believe that freedom from discrimination and equality of opportunity are fundamental rights, and that each person should be valued regardless of race, gender, disability, sexual orientation, religion or belief, gender re-assignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, or age. Social inclusion lies at the heart of everything we do as a Council in our roles as an employer, a provider of services and a community leader.What’s in it for you ?Excellent training and development opportunities, plus a range of benefits including:<ul> <li>Generous holiday allowance</li> <li>Local Government Pension scheme</li> <li>Flexible working and family friendly policies</li> <li>Season ticket and bicycle loans</li> <li>A range of staff discounts including local subsidised gym memberships</li> <li>Supportive staff networks</li></ul>What we’re looking forIf you want to work in a thriving borough and our social work vision connects with your professional values, then we are interested in hearing from you. We are looking for people to join our team who:<ul> <li>value the importance of communication and seeking feedback</li> <li>can inspire and motivate those they work with, manage and lead</li> <li>are committed to developing their skills and expertise to deliver an excellent service&nbsp;</li> <li>are professionally curious and value thinking slowly and calmly in a balanced way</li> <li>work inclusively, collaboratively with others recognising their strengths&nbsp;</li> <li>take responsibility and make a positive contribution by focusing on solutions</li> <li>are transparent, are appreciative in enquiry, reflect and learn.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</li></ul>LocationThe job is primarily based in Laurence House, Catford, London, SE6 4RU but we operate a hybrid approach where you will be required to work both in the office and from home on a regular basisSpecial conditions<ul> <li>To apply for this post, you must have a degree in social work or equivalent qualification and be registered with Social Work England.</li> <li>The job is subject to an enhanced DBS check</li></ul>The recruitment process is anonymous and we don’t accept CV’s.&nbsp;<a href="https://lewisham.gov.uk/mayorandcouncil/counciljobs/applying/how-to-apply-for-a-job-with-us" target="_blank">Applicant handbook</a>- please read the guidance in this handbook when applying. It is essential that you complete the application fully and that your supporting statement covers how you meet each of the person specification criteria listed.For an informal discussion about the role and recruitment process, please email&nbsp;<a href="mailto:LewishamWorkforceDevelopmentGroup@lewisham.gov.uk" target="_blank">LewishamWorkforceDevelopmentGroup@lewisham.gov.uk</a>with your contact details and we will call you to discuss the role in more detail.Further informationLewisham Borough Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share in this commitment.We value diversity and welcome applications from all backgroundsSalary£60,633 - £62,742 per annum (TM/ SCP 45-47)N.B: All appointments will be offered at the minimum spinal column point (SCP) for the grade of the role. The only exception to this will be when matching current salary (up to the maximum of the scale), which is subject to evidential proof.Please click <a href="https://www.lewisham.gov.uk/-/media/jobs/TeamManager261125" target="_blank">here</a> to view the Job Description and Person SpecificationDiversityLewisham Council is a Disability Confident employer. We welcome and encourage job applications of all abilities. If you require any reasonable adjustments in the application or interview, please contact the lead contact on this advert. We will make reasonable adjustments to make sure our disabled applicants and those with health conditions are supported throughout our recruitment process. We support the access to work scheme, further details are available at&nbsp;<a href="https://www.gov.uk/access-to-work/apply" target="_blank">www.gov.uk/access-to-work/apply</a>The Council has a dedicated employment support service, <a href="https://lewisham.gov.uk/lewishamworks" target="_blank">Lewisham Works</a>, which offers Lewisham residents guidance in relation to applying for jobs. If you want to join Lewisham Works, please email&nbsp;<a href="mailto:JobsAndSkills@lewisham.gov.uk" target="_blank">JobsAndSkills@lewisham.gov.uk</a>and an advisor will be in touch with you.The Council reserves the right to close adverts early if there is a large response.Let’s stay connected, follow us on social media:<a href="https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&amp;rct=j&amp;q=&amp;esrc=s&amp;source=web&amp;cd=&amp;cad=rja&amp;uact=8&amp;ved=2ahUKEwjayKyv_-P5AhXpTEEAHQZnCesQFnoECAQQAQ&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.linkedin.com%2Fcompany%2Flondon-borough-of-lewisham&amp;usg=AOvVaw13wpKtHnV966_uUph3IPHq" target="_blank">LinkedIn</a>&nbsp; &nbsp;<a href="https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&amp;rct=j&amp;q=&amp;esrc=s&amp;source=web&amp;cd=&amp;cad=rja&amp;uact=8&amp;ved=2ahUKEwi84tDu_uP5AhUJbcAKHZDFDQsQFnoECAkQAQ&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fen-gb.facebook.com%2FLewishamCouncil&amp;usg=AOvVaw1PkBiwCy8tNrQ-3VWV2VDJ" target="_blank">Facebook</a>&nbsp; &nbsp;<a href="https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&amp;rct=j&amp;q=&amp;esrc=s&amp;source=web&amp;cd=&amp;cad=rja&amp;uact=8&amp;ved=2ahUKEwjNneGW_-P5AhUOTMAKHeoeCtQQ6F56BAgHEAE&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Ftwitter.com%2FLewishamCouncil%3Fref_src%3Dtwsrc%255Egoogle%257Ctwcamp%255Eserp%257Ctwgr%255Eauthor&amp;usg=AOvVaw2CaYxWV1ZHoRan3v_FAIEE" target="_blank">Twitter</a>&nbsp; &nbsp;<a href="https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&amp;rct=j&amp;q=&amp;esrc=s&amp;source=web&amp;cd=&amp;cad=rja&amp;uact=8&amp;ved=2ahUKEwjKlP7I_-P5AhWznVwKHSV0AaUQFnoECAcQAQ&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.instagram.com%2Flewishamcouncil%2F%3Fhl%3Den&amp;usg=AOvVaw36nguD1n5OzUQcM1L0Nvuf" target="_blank">Instagram</a>





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Team Manager - MACPT

Title: Head of Internal CommunicationsContract Type: Permanent, Full-Time (35 hours per week)Salary: £76,034 per annum to £84,208 per annum (London weighted salary) or £66,380 per annum to £74,105 per annum (Regional salary), dependant on experienceGrade: 12Reporting Office: Stratford, London or Trafford, Greater ManchesterPersona: Agile Worker: 20% - 40% of contractual hours to be worked from reporting office/working location (hybrid working)Closing Date: 15th December 2025 at 23:00Interview Date: Week commencing 12 January 2026Please click here for the role profile <a href="https://lqgroup.engageats.co.uk//ViewAttachment.aspx?enc=jmxpV+AcVus8i/wvT3FZXrrCOvCUGNWd9uca/tGZrAI3dMyH7+aRsXJPdz+CdVHA+jUsxzBnDgokPdFhtJ4aPLUfvYpm6SaJKfxHEpPpnAk4YwWZMs/NvJVBShecB3ry" target="_blank">Head of Internal Communications Role Profile.docx</a> <a href="https://www.lqgroup.org.uk/working-at-landq/why-work-for-landq/benefits" target="_blank">Benefits</a> include: Excellent pension plan (up to 6% double contribution), 28 days Annual Leave rising to 31 days with length of service + Bank Holidays, Westfield Health Cash Plan, non-contributory life assurance, up to 21 hours volunteering paid days, lifestyle benefits, Employee Assistance Programme and <a href="https://www.lqgroup.org.uk/working-at-landq/why-work-for-landq/benefits" target="_blank">many more</a>…Early applications are encouraged as we reserve the right to close the advertisement and interview earlier than stated. *Previous Applicants May Not Apply* - (if prior applications were regretted within 12 weeks) Join our Team at L&amp;Q:L&amp;Q is one of the UK’s largest housingassociations and providers of social and affordable homes. We house around250,000 people primarily across London, the south east and north west ofEngland. Our vision is thateveryone deserves a quality home that gives them the chance to live a betterlife and we aim to provide homes and neighbourhoods everyone can be proud of.We want to do this by delivering safe, high-quality homes, services and supportto all residents. To help usachieve our aim we are seeking an experienced internal communicationsleader for this new role reporting into the Director, Group Communications. If this sounds like you, we would love for you to apply!Your impact in the role:The Head of Internal Communications will beresponsible for the strategic planning and delivery of all aspects of internalcommunications to support the L&amp;Q to create an engaged, values-led andstrategy-focussed culture which embraces transformation and change activity todeliver better ways of working. The successful candidate will demonstrate thepassion, drive and experience needed to lead effective and impactful internal communicationsacross a complex business model comprising 4,000 colleagues and a wide varietyof working personas. You will need to demonstrate a strong knowledge of internalcommunications strategies to support objectives from embedding values andculture, to improving engagement with corporate initiatives, and internalissues management. You should also have the ability to operate at a seniorlevel and at pace, bringing together individuals from across different teams withinCommunications and the wider business to support the delivery of strategic internalcommunications objectives. Key Responsibilities:<ul><li>Lead the creation and delivery of L&amp;Q’s internal communications plan, covering a range of activity to support L&amp;Q’s annual cycle of internal initiatives, as well as delivering colleague engagement with wider strategic planning priorities.</li><li>Design and deliver impactful communications channels and content which reflects the diversity of different colleague personas across the business, ensuring the whole workforce is effectively engaged.</li><li>Lead on campaigns to promote L&amp;Q’s values, behaviours and corporate strategy to colleagues, ensuring that our people and suppliers understand corporate priorities and their role in delivering these.</li><li>Own communications’ relationship with the HR directorate and work alongside wider teams as needed to deliver internal engagement activity supporting colleague-facing corporate priorities including, but not exclusive to our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion work, Transformation and Change, our wellbeing programme and Great Place to Work survey, plus L&amp;Q’s annual performance management process.</li><li>Provide advice and guidance as appropriate for Executive Group, Governance Groups and relevant senior leaders within L&amp;Q on the implementation of effective internal communications strategies, including those needed to manage risk.</li><li>Regularly evaluate the impact of internal communications and lead recommendations for improvement.</li><li>Lead, motivate and mentor L&amp;Q’s Internal Communications team, setting an example in encouraging all members of the team to work together in a way which delivers effective outcomes and is in line with L&amp;Q’s strategic objectives and values</li><li>Operate as part of the Communications’ Senior Leadership Team, taking responsibility for a coordinated and compliant approach to the delivery of communications services, and deputising for the Director – Group Communications where necessary.</li></ul>What you'll bring:<ul><li>Degree or Higher National Qualification, or extensive experience and proven track record, in a relevant area </li><li>Demonstrable experience of working at leadership level in a comparable, fast-paced communications environment </li><li>Proven track record of successfully managing internal communications for a large and complex organisation</li><li>Proven track record of leading campaigns to promote and embed values and behaviours</li><li>Demonstrable experience of leading change communications</li><li>Proven ability to assess risk and develop proactive and reactive internal communications to manage this</li><li>Evidence of well-developed written, interpersonal and organisational skills </li></ul>A Recruitment Advocate will join this recruitment process as a panel member. This is part of an internal scheme supporting our recruitment process to be fair, transparent and consistent, particularly at senior levels.If you require any reasonable adjustments at any stage during this process, including application stage, please email <a href="mailto:lqcareers@lqgroup.org.uk" target="_blank">lqcareers@lqgroup.org.uk</a>About L&amp;Q:We’re one of the UK’s leading housing associations and developers. We were founded on a simple belief: high quality housing is vital for people’s health, happiness and security. Everyone deserves a quality home that gives them the chance to live a better life.250,000 people call our properties ‘home’, and we’re proud to serve diverse communities across London, the South East and North West of England. At L&amp;Q, people are at the heart of our business and our success depends on employing the best people and getting the best from them. The foundation of everything that we are is built on our corporate <a href="https://www.lqgroup.org.uk/-/media/files/careers/behavioural-framework.pdf" target="_blank">values and behavioural framework</a>, which outlines our core expectations and should be demonstrated at all times, and all levels, when representing L&amp;Q.L&amp;Q strongly believe a diverse and inclusive workforce is important, and inclusion is part of our core values and everyday working practices. We make hiring decisions based on your experiences, skills and merits and we are recognised externally for our commitment to inclusion. We are a Stonewall Diversity Champion, a Disability Confident (Committed) employer and have signed the Time to Change Employer Pledge to demonstrate our commitment to end mental health discrimination in the workplace. Click <a href="https://www.lqgroup.org.uk/about-landq/our-vision-and-values/ethics-and-diversity" target="_blank">here</a> to read more. At L&amp;Q, sustainability is at the heart of what we do. We recognise the responsibility we hold as one of the UK’s largest housing associations.Click <a href="https://www.lqgroup.org.uk/working-at-landq/why-work-for-landq" target="_blank">here</a> to find out more about L&amp;Q and why you should join us!#TJ <ul></ul>

London and Quadrant Housing Trust

Head of Internal Communications

Our Story:Halton is a vibrant local authority with a rich history and heritage, featuring two iconic bridges that connect communities across the River Mersey. Located in Cheshire, Halton boasts excellent transport links between Liverpool and Manchester, as well as close proximity to both Liverpool John Lennon and Manchester Airports.Our progressive community strategy aims to bring about meaningful, long-term improvements that enhance lives. It’s an exciting time to join us as we develop new policies and transform the way people access services.We are immensely proud that when asked what’s great about working for Halton, the most popular response from our workforce has been ‘our colleagues’. Our Team:Based within the Safeguarding and Quality Assurance Unit you will work closely with the Information Governance Team and Data Protection Officer ICT Services to ensure that information to be released to requestors in relation to children will not place the Council at risk of data breaches, by risk assessing and reviewing data as required prior to its release.Your Contributions:As the Children's Social Care Information Management Officer, you will be responsible for handling access to Children’s Social Care records, including the right of access, the right to rectification and the right to erasure/be forgotten. You will also support the response to Freedom of Information requests submitted to Children’s Social Care.As well as this, you will ensure services users are supported when accessing their records; and signposted to additional appropriate support if required.Our Offer:Aside from working with a great team, our employees have access to a fantastic range of benefits, including:<ul><li>A generous annual holiday allowance starting at 34 days per year (including bank holidays), increasing with long service, with the option to purchase an additional four-days of unpaid leave for our Annual Christmas Closedown</li><li>Membership of our defined benefit, salary-linked Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) with generous employer contributions</li><li>3 x Salary Life Cover via Local Government Pension Scheme</li><li>Investment in your personal development </li><li>Free Car Parking at HBC sites </li><li>Flexible working arrangements </li><li>Extensive employee benefits platform including discounted shopping, car leasing, gym memberships, wellbeing hub and Employee Assistance Programme. </li></ul>Next Steps:At Halton Borough Council, we want all of our candidates to feel well-informed so if you would like to have an informal chat about this role, please contact Susanne Leece on 0151 511 7269 / <a href="mailto:Susanne.leece@halton.gov.uk" target="_blank">Susanne.leece@halton.gov.uk</a>Interviews will take place on 22 January 2026.At Halton Borough Council we want to ensure that our communities are represented across our workforce and a vital part of this is to encourage diversity in all respects. We are committed to making our recruitment practices barrier-free and tailored to best suit the needs and strength of the individual. This includes making adjustments for people with a disability, neurodiversity or with long-term health conditions. If you require accommodations, please reach out during the recruitment process so that we can make this the best possible experience for you – <a href="mailto:resourcing@halton.gov.uk" target="_blank">resourcing@halton.gov.uk</a>Please refer to the attached Job Profile for further information about the role and our values.We reserve the right to close this vacancy earlier than the specified date should we receive sufficient applications. If you’re interested, please complete your application as early as possible.We look forward to receiving your application!





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Halton Borough Council

Halton Borough Council's Plan

Children's Social Care Information Manager

Care Support Worker – Help People Live Their Best Lives Every Day Do you love making a difference? Are you the kind of person who brings warmth, energy, and compassion wherever you go? As a Care Support Worker at Peabody, you’ll be a vital part of someone’s journey—helping them live independently, confidently, and joyfully.Whether it’s supporting with daily routines, encouraging hobbies, or simply being a kind presence, you’ll help people feel safe, heard, and empowered. This is a role where your care truly counts—and where every day brings new opportunities to brighten someone’s life.What You’ll Do<ul><li>Support people with personal care, health needs, and daily living tasks</li><li>Help individuals express themselves and make choices that matter to them</li><li>Encourage hobbies, interests, and community activities</li><li>Build strong relationships with families, friends, and professionals</li><li>Keep homes safe, clean, and comfortable</li><li>Work flexibly across services—including evenings, weekends, and overnight shifts</li><li>Maintain accurate records and contribute to reviews and team meetings</li><li>Promote health, safety, and uphold quality standards</li></ul>What You’ll Need<ul><li>A kind heart and a compassionate mindset</li><li>A sense of humour and a resilient attitude</li><li>Great communication skills and a team spirit</li><li>Willingness to work flexibly, including unsociable hours</li><li>Respect for diversity and individual needs</li><li>Ability to maintain accurate records and meet deadlines</li><li>A clean driving licence and access to own vehicle</li><li>Experience in care or support (voluntary or paid) – desirable but not essential</li><li>Care Certificate or NVQ Level 2 in Health &amp; Social Care – desirable but not essential</li></ul>Why Join Us?When you join Peabody, you’re joining a team guided by our values: Be Kind, Do the Right Thing, Love New Ideas, Celebrate Diversity, Keep Our Promises, and Pull Together. We believe in creating a workplace where everyone feels supported, included, and empowered.What We Offer<ul><li>25 days annual leave, plus bank holidays</li><li>Two paid volunteering days each year</li><li>Flexible benefits scheme and discount portal</li><li>Life assurance at 4x your salary</li><li>Up to 10% pension contribution</li><li>Paid training and development opportunities</li><li>Employee assistance programme</li><li>Staff recognition schemes</li></ul>Please Read Before ApplyingThis role requires an enhanced DBS check.This role follows a 24/7 working pattern, which includes overnight shifts (waking nights and sleep ins), weekends, and bank holidays. You’ll need to be flexible and ready to support people when they need you most.If this sounds like we are right for you and you’d love to be part of Peabody, we’d like to hear from you. Please apply now by submitting an anonymised CV and a short statement explaining why you’re the perfect fit for this role.Interviews will take place in person at Ferguson Close, Saffron Walden, CB11 3HY by no later than 9th January 2025.Got questions? Reach out to Felicity Smith, Talent Specialist at felicity.smith<a href="mailto:george.murphy@peabody.org.uk" target="_blank">@peabody.org.uk</a>PLEASE NOTE: As an employer, Peabody does not provide sponsorship as a licenced UK employer





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