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Luton Council is seeking 2 dynamic and experienced professionals to join our leadership team as a Deputy Head of Service for Family Help.\nIn this pivotal role, you will be responsible, as directed by the Head of Service, for shaping and delivering a high-performing, child-centred service that provides early help and protection for vulnerable children and their families across Luton.\nThis is an exciting time of rapid change and innovation as we enter a test and learn phase aimed at evaluating service impact and enhancing outcomes. You will work closely with teams and the community to ensure quality assurance, respond to concerns, and monitor key performance indicators. Your leadership will directly influence the strategic direction, standards, and culture of our Family Help and Child Protection teams.\nYou will:\n<ul>\n<li>Support the Head of Service in driving service transformation and continuous improvement.</li>\n<li>Champion evidence-based practice and a learning culture to achieve the best outcomes for children and families.</li>\n<li>Play a key role in strategic planning, operational delivery, and community engagement.</li>\n<li>Lead on performance, audit processes, and workforce development to build a skilled, resilient, and sustainable workforce.</li>\n<li>Promote equality, inclusion, and the Council’s commitment to regenerate Luton and improve life chances for all.</li>\n</ul>\nPlease note this role does not attract sponsorship.\n\n<h2>About you</h2>\n\nYou are an experienced and forward-thinking leader who is passionate about improving outcomes for children, young people, and their families. You thrive in a dynamic environment and bring strategic vision, emotional intelligence, and a commitment to high-quality service delivery.\nYou will have substantial experience of working at a senior level within children’s services, with a strong understanding of the complex needs of children and families in a diverse urban setting. You are confident in leading services through change and are driven by a commitment to continuous improvement and achieving excellence.\nYour expertise will include:\n<ul>\n<li>Extensive experience of leading and managing multi-agency services across the public and voluntary sectors, delivering improvements and innovation.</li>\n<li>A proven track record in motivating and performance-managing teams to achieve organisational objectives and positive outcomes for families.</li>\n<li>Strong background in partnership working, with the ability to build trusted, professional relationships with internal teams, partners, and the local community.</li>\n<li>Substantial experience in engaging children and families, increasing their participation in shaping and improving services.</li>\n<li>Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills, with the confidence to influence, negotiate, and challenge constructively at all levels.</li>\n<li>Sound financial acumen, with experience in managing large budgets and complex funding streams.</li>\n<li>In-depth knowledge of safeguarding, statutory frameworks, and current policy developments impacting children and young people.</li>\n<li>Excellent analytical skills, with the ability to audit, critique, and improve practice while maintaining focus on outcomes and compliance</li>\n</ul>\nAt Luton Council, we are proud to serve one of the most diverse and vibrant communities in the UK. This role offers a unique opportunity to help shape the future of children’s services in Luton — to make a real, lasting difference in the lives of children, young people, and families.\n\n<h2>About us</h2>\n\nLuton Council has been selected to deliver the government’s Families First for Children Pathfinder programme.\nLuton is one of seven new areas in the second wave to be chosen with the aim of protecting vulnerable children from harm and improving services to help more children stay with their families in safe and loving homes.\nThe programme is an amazing opportunity for Luton to shape future social care practice, which includes closer working relationships with our health, police, education and voluntary sector partners.\nChildren are at the heart of everything we do in Luton, and we are very proud of the tremendous work that is already taking place together with our partners, including the development of our Family Hubs and working towards making Luton a child-friendly town where our children and young people can grow up feeling happy, healthy and secure.\nOur ambitious Luton 2040 Vision – that no-one in Luton will have to live in poverty – is at the heart of everything we do. We recognise that our people are remarkable, talented, committed and passionate about serving our residents.\nThe people of Luton depend heavily on this council – and that means our workforce! Are you ready to realise the remarkable and help us deliver our vision?\nWe welcome applications from all sections of the community and are committed to developing a workforce that reflects the diversity of our borough\n\n<h2>Application process</h2>\n\nBecause of the nature of this job, it will be necessary for the appropriate level of criminal record disclosure to be undertaken. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore applicants are required to declare all unspent cautions and convictions; and also any adult cautions (simple or conditional), and spent convictions that are not protected as defined by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2020). A person’s criminal record will not in itself prevent a person from being appointed to this post. Applicants will not be refused posts because of offences which are not relevant to, and do not place them at or make them a risk in, the role for which they are applying. However in the event of the employment being taken up, any failure to disclose such offence, as detailed above, will result in dismissal or disciplinary action by the Authority.\n\n<h2>Additional information</h2>\n\nWe offer a range of excellent staff benefits which include: \n<ul>\n<li>\nFrom 25 to 32 days’ annual leave: linked to length of service and grade</li>\n<li>\nBuying annual leave scheme: buy up to 20 days additional annual leave</li>\n<li>\nCareer Pathways: step up in your career or move into a specialist area</li>\n<li>\nPension scheme: with generous employer contributions of up to 20.2 per cent (at July 2023) and 3x salary death in service grant</li>\n<li>\nGenerous relocation package: up to £8,000 (subject to eligibility)</li>\n<li>\nEmployee Assistance Programme: a free, 24/7 confidential counselling and wellbeing support service available to all employees, their partner or spouse and dependent children over 16 still living at home</li>\n<li>\nWork/life balance: flexible working options including working from home where possible. We welcome requests for flexible working arrangements including part-time hours and alternative working patterns\n</li>\n<li>\nTraining and support: unlimited access to development courses, mentoring and support and clear career pathways</li>\n<li>\nStaff offers: includes discounts on your MOT, gym and fitness, restaurants and salons</li>\n<li>\nArriva Travel Club: great value savings on local bus travel</li>\n<li>\nFriday Funday Socials - One Friday every 2 months where we encourage our staff to get together to socialise after work</li>\n</ul>\n\n<h2>Available documents</h2>\n<div>Attached documents are available under links. 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Luton Council is seeking a dedicated Electrician (Multi-Trade) to join our Property Services Team, delivering high-quality maintenance and refurbishment work across a range of residential and public buildings.\nWhat you’ll be doing:\n<ul>\n<li>Carrying out day-to-day maintenance and project-based refurbishment works using a full range of electrical and associated multi-trade skills.</li>\n<li>Working from drawings and specifications in accordance with Schedule of Rates.</li>\n<li>Diagnosing faults, sourcing required materials, and carrying out repairs and installations with minimal supervision.</li>\n<li>Ensuring work is completed safely, efficiently, and to the highest standards of quality and compliance.</li>\n<li>Interacting courteously with tenants, clients, and colleagues across the Council.</li>\n<li>Travelling daily between sites across Luton, with equipment.</li>\n</ul>\nPlease note this role does not attract sponsorship.\n\n<h2>About you</h2>\n\nWhat we’re looking for:\n<ul>\n<li>\nProven experience working with Schedule of Rates, technical drawings, and refurbishment project specifications.</li>\n<li>Demonstrable competence in a range of electrical and associated maintenance tasks.</li>\n<li>Ability to work independently, plan workloads, and meet deadlines.</li>\n<li>Skilled in fault diagnosis, safety assessments, and problem-solving on-site.</li>\n<li>Polite, respectful communicator able to offer advice and support to a range of service users.</li>\n<li>Understanding of how discrimination can affect service delivery and those you work with.</li>\n<li>Good spoken English – able to converse confidently and clearly with the public.</li>\n</ul>\nEssential Qualifications & Requirements:\n<ul>\n<li>NVQ Level 3 in Electrical Installation or equivalent (City & Guilds or Advanced Apprenticeship).</li>\n<li>\n18th Edition IEE Regulations qualification (upgrade).</li>\n<li>Valid UK driving licence – daily travel required.</li>\n<li>Ability to carry and climb ladders for inspections and access to loft spaces/roofs.</li>\n<li>Strong working knowledge of Health & Safety regulations in building maintenance.</li>\n</ul>\nWhy work for Luton Council?\nJoining our team means contributing to meaningful work that directly supports and improves the lives of our residents. You’ll be part of a dedicated workforce that values diversity, teamwork, and excellence in service.\nReady to apply?\nIf you’re ready to bring your expertise to a role where you’ll truly make a difference, we want to hear from you!\n\n<h2>About us</h2>\n\nOur ambitious Luton 2040 Vision – that no-one in Luton will have to live in poverty – is at the heart of everything we do. We recognise that our people are remarkable, talented, committed and passionate about serving our residents.\nThe people of Luton depend heavily on this council – and that means our workforce! Are you ready to realise the remarkable and help us deliver our vision?\nWe welcome applications from all sections of the community and are committed to developing a workforce that reflects the diversity of our borough\n\n<h2>Application Process</h2>\n\nBecause of the nature of this job, it will be necessary for the appropriate level of criminal record disclosure to be undertaken. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore applicants are required to declare all unspent cautions and convictions; and also any adult cautions (simple or conditional), and spent convictions that are not protected as defined by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2020). A person’s criminal record will not in itself prevent a person from being appointed to this post. Applicants will not be refused posts because of offences which are not relevant to, and do not place them at or make them a risk in, the role for which they are applying. However in the event of the employment being taken up, any failure to disclose such offence, as detailed above, will result in dismissal or disciplinary action by the Authority. On occasions, we may close a vacancy early due to a very high number of applications being received. \n\n<h2>Benefits</h2>\n\nWe offer a range of excellent staff benefits which include: - From 25 to 32 days’ annual leave: linked to length of service and grade - Buying annual leave scheme: buy up to 20 days additional annual leave - Career Pathways: step up in your career or move into a specialist area - Pension scheme: with generous employer contributions of up to 20.2 per cent (at July 2023) and 3x salary death in service grant - Generous relocation package: up to £8,000 (subject to eligibility) - Employee Assistance Programme: a free, 24/7 confidential counselling and wellbeing support service available to all employees, their partner or spouse and dependent children over 16 still living at home - Work/life balance: flexible working options including working from home where possible. We welcome requests for flexible working arrangements including part-time hours and alternative working patterns - Training and support: unlimited access to development courses, mentoring and support and clear career pathways - Staff offers: includes discounts on your MOT, gym and fitness, restaurants and salons - Arriva Travel Club: great value savings on local bus travel\n\n<h2>How to apply</h2>\n\nWe understand that job applications take time and effort, but a high-quality application shows that you are professional with a good attention to detail. The recruiting manager may receive a number of applications for each job advertised so you want yours to stand out! Our ‘How to apply' page has more tips to help with your application: <a href=\"https://m.luton.gov.uk/Page/Show/Jobs_and_careers/recruitment/Pages/How-to-apply.aspx\">How to apply</a>\n\n<h2>Available documents</h2>\n<div>Attached documents are available under links. 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You will be working in a Strengths Based way enabling people to: • Have dignity, choice and control in their lives • Live safe, healthy and fulfilled lives • Have an active role in a stronger and prosperous community • Identify the support they need in order to achieve the goals and outcomes that are important to them. This role will involve working both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team to promote the independence of adults and older people in our diverse community. Using a strengths based approach, the emphasis is on promoting enablement and reablement to empower people to live as independently as they can for as long as they can. You will complete a variety of assessments and interventions to overcome occupational barriers using new techniques and technologies, moving and handling skills, specialist equipment, and environmental adaptations.\nPlease note this role does not attract sponsorship.\n\n<h2>About you</h2>\n\nWe are looking for someone who will be self-motivated, positive, flexible and innovative. You will need to be able to work collaboratively and promote the benefits of working as one multi-disciplinary team across health and social care.\nYou’ll need to be organised and be able to make professional judgements while working with a variety of complex and challenging cases. Applicants for this public-facing post will need to demonstrate excellent communication skills, maintain quality records and write clear, concise reports.\nYou’ll have the opportunity to develop your existing knowledge of the legislation and regulations governing Social Care, Housing, and Health & Safety, and how to interpret this in a modern context including personalisation, eligibility criteria, safeguarding and mental capacity.\nAs a qualified Occupational Therapist you will hold professional registration, and have experience in health and social care and as well as experience of partnership and inter-agency working.\nIf you think you could become an asset to the team, then please do not hesitate to get in touch. We look forward to receiving your application.\n\n<h2>About us</h2>\n\nOur ambitious Luton 2040 Vision – that no-one in Luton will have to live in poverty – is at the heart of everything we do. We recognise that our people are remarkable, talented, committed and passionate about serving our residents.\nThe people of Luton depend heavily on this council – and that means our workforce! Are you ready to realise the remarkable and help us deliver our vision?\nWe welcome applications from all sections of the community and are committed to developing a workforce that reflects the diversity of our borough\n\n<h2>Application process</h2>\n\nBecause of the nature of this job, it will be necessary for the appropriate level of criminal record disclosure to be undertaken. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore applicants are required to declare all unspent cautions and convictions; and also any adult cautions (simple or conditional), and spent convictions that are not protected as defined by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2020). A person’s criminal record will not in itself prevent a person from being appointed to this post. Applicants will not be refused posts because of offences which are not relevant to, and do not place them at or make them a risk in, the role for which they are applying. However in the event of the employment being taken up, any failure to disclose such offence, as detailed above, will result in dismissal or disciplinary action by the Authority.\n\n<h2>Additional information</h2>\n\nWe offer a range of excellent staff benefits which include: \n<ul>\n<li>\nFrom 25 to 32 days’ annual leave: linked to length of service and grade</li>\n<li>\nBuying annual leave scheme: buy up to 20 days additional annual leave</li>\n<li>\nCareer Pathways: step up in your career or move into a specialist area</li>\n<li>\nPension scheme: with generous employer contributions of up to 20.2 per cent (at July 2023) and 3x salary death in service grant</li>\n<li>\nGenerous relocation package: up to £8,000 (subject to eligibility)</li>\n<li>\nEmployee Assistance Programme: a free, 24/7 confidential counselling and wellbeing support service available to all employees, their partner or spouse and dependent children over 16 still living at home</li>\n<li>\nWork/life balance: flexible working options including working from home where possible. We welcome requests for flexible working arrangements including part-time hours and alternative working patterns\n</li>\n<li>\nTraining and support: unlimited access to development courses, mentoring and support and clear career pathways</li>\n<li>\nStaff offers: includes discounts on your MOT, gym and fitness, restaurants and salons</li>\n<li>\nArriva Travel Club: great value savings on local bus travel</li>\n<li>\nFriday Funday Socials - One Friday every 2 months where we encourage our staff to get together to socialise after work</li>\n</ul>\n\n<h2>Available documents</h2>\n<div>Attached documents are available under links. 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If so, we’d love to hear from you.\nWe’re on the lookout for an Innovation Officer to help shape the future of Neighbourhood Services in Luton. In this role, you’ll play a central part in identifying and implementing forward-thinking solutions that support our mission to create Valued. Improved. 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You should be comfortable turning insights into actionable strategies that align with organisational goals.\nYou will have proven experience in writing successful grant applications and funding bids, with the ability to navigate funding opportunities and secure resources that drive innovation forward.\nStrong analytical skills are essential. You should be able to undertake market analysis, carry out feasibility studies, and conduct options appraisals, effectively gathering and evaluating data to produce informed, evidence-based recommendations.\nThe role requires excellent time management and organisational skills. You must be capable of prioritising your own workload, managing multiple projects simultaneously, and delivering high-quality outputs within set deadlines.\nExceptional communication skills—both written and verbal—are key. You should be adept at producing engaging presentations, visuals, business cases, and reports that support your work and help secure buy-in from a variety of stakeholders.\nA solid understanding of innovation and best practice in one or more service areas within Neighbourhood Services—such as waste management, street cleansing, parks, public protection, or enforcement—is essential to ground your work in real-world service delivery.\nFinally, you will hold a relevant graduate qualification or be able to demonstrate equivalent experience in a related field.\n\n<h2>About us</h2>\n\nOur ambitious Luton 2040 Vision – that no-one in Luton will have to live in poverty – is at the heart of everything we do. We recognise that our people are remarkable, talented, committed and passionate about serving our residents.\nThe people of Luton depend heavily on this council – and that means our workforce! Are you ready to realise the remarkable and help us deliver our vision?\nWe welcome applications from all sections of the community and are committed to developing a workforce that reflects the diversity of our borough\n\n<h2></h2>\n\n \n\n<h2>Benefits</h2>\n\nWe offer a range of excellent staff benefits which include: - From 25 to 32 days’ annual leave: linked to length of service and grade - Buying annual leave scheme: buy up to 20 days additional annual leave - Career Pathways: step up in your career or move into a specialist area - Pension scheme: with generous employer contributions of up to 20.2 per cent (at July 2023) and 3x salary death in service grant - Generous relocation package: up to £8,000 (subject to eligibility) - Employee Assistance Programme: a free, 24/7 confidential counselling and wellbeing support service available to all employees, their partner or spouse and dependent children over 16 still living at home - Work/life balance: flexible working options including working from home where possible. We welcome requests for flexible working arrangements including part-time hours and alternative working patterns - Training and support: unlimited access to development courses, mentoring and support and clear career pathways - Staff offers: includes discounts on your MOT, gym and fitness, restaurants and salons - Arriva Travel Club: great value savings on local bus travel\n\n<h2>How to apply</h2>\n\nWe understand that job applications take time and effort, but a high-quality application shows that you are professional with a good attention to detail. The recruiting manager may receive a number of applications for each job advertised so you want yours to stand out! Our ‘How to apply' page has more tips to help with your application: <a href=\"https://m.luton.gov.uk/Page/Show/Jobs_and_careers/recruitment/Pages/How-to-apply.aspx\">How to apply</a>\n\n<h2>Available documents</h2>\n<div>Attached documents are available under links. 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We put children, young people and their families at the heart of everything we do.\nAre you passionate about making a difference in the lives of children, young people, and families? Do you thrive in complex, dynamic environments and bring experience, dedication, and compassion to your work? If so, we’d love to hear from you.\nIn this pivotal role, you will work closely with children, young people, families, and multidisciplinary teams to provide vital support and protection for those with complex needs and risks. Your responsibilities will include:\n<ul>\n<li>Conducting assessments, statutory visits, and parenting evaluations.</li>\n<li>Planning and implementing tailored, multi-agency interventions.</li>\n<li>Mentoring and coaching less experienced team members.</li>\n<li>Collaborating with internal and external partners for joint casework.</li>\n<li>Driving the development of best practices and procedures aligned with Social Work Professional Standards.</li>\n<li>Supporting management in achieving key performance targets.</li>\n</ul>\nPlease note this role does not attract sponsorship.\n\n<h2>About you</h2>\n\nTo excel in this role, you will bring extensive post-qualification experience in social work, coupled with the ability to make sound professional judgments and effectively manage complex cases with minimal supervision.\nYour expertise in analysing situations, assessing intervention needs, and anticipating critical issues will be key to delivering impactful support.\nYou should have a comprehensive understanding of legislation and statutory responsibilities within Children and Family Services, as well as a clear grasp of child development, family dynamics, and the unique challenges faced by vulnerable or disabled children.\nAdditionally, your awareness of the effects of social deprivation and your ability to respond with empathy and professionalism will enable you to address the needs of those you support effectively.\n\n<h2>About us</h2>\n\nOur ambitious Luton 2040 Vision – that no-one in Luton will have to live in poverty – is at the heart of everything we do. We recognise that our people are remarkable, talented, committed and passionate about serving our residents.\nThe people of Luton depend heavily on this council – and that means our workforce! Are you ready to realise the remarkable and help us deliver our vision?\n\n<h2>Application process</h2>\n\nBecause of the nature of this job, it will be necessary for the appropriate level of criminal record disclosure to be undertaken. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore applicants are required to declare all unspent cautions and convictions; and also any adult cautions (simple or conditional), and spent convictions that are not protected as defined by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2020). A person’s criminal record will not in itself prevent a person from being appointed to this post. Applicants will not be refused posts because of offences which are not relevant to, and do not place them at or make them a risk in, the role for which they are applying. However in the event of the employment being taken up, any failure to disclose such offence, as detailed above, will result in dismissal or disciplinary action by the Authority.\n\n<h2>Additional information</h2>\n\nWe offer a range of excellent staff benefits which include: \n<ul>\n<li>\nFrom 25 to 32 days’ annual leave: linked to length of service and grade</li>\n<li>\nBuying annual leave scheme: buy up to 20 days additional annual leave</li>\n<li>\nCareer Pathways: step up in your career or move into a specialist area</li>\n<li>\nPension scheme: with generous employer contributions of up to 20.2 per cent (at July 2023) and 3x salary death in service grant</li>\n<li>\nGenerous relocation package: up to £8,000 (subject to eligibility)</li>\n<li>\nEmployee Assistance Programme: a free, 24/7 confidential counselling and wellbeing support service available to all employees, their partner or spouse and dependent children over 16 still living at home</li>\n<li>\nWork/life balance: flexible working options including working from home where possible. We welcome requests for flexible working arrangements including part-time hours and alternative working patterns\n</li>\n<li>\nTraining and support: unlimited access to development courses, mentoring and support and clear career pathways</li>\n<li>\nStaff offers: includes discounts on your MOT, gym and fitness, restaurants and salons</li>\n<li>\nArriva Travel Club: great value savings on local bus travel</li>\n<li>\nFriday Funday Socials - One Friday every 2 months where we encourage our staff to get together to socialise after work</li>\n</ul>\n\n<h2>Available documents</h2>\n<div>Attached documents are available under links. 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Our Adoption Team is seeking an experienced and dedicated Social Worker to support our mission of creating safe, loving, and permanent homes for children.\nKey Responsibilities:\n<ul>\n<li>\nRecruit, Assess, and Prepare: Work closely with prospective adoptive parents, conducting interviews, compiling reports, and providing expert advice to assist the Panel in making informed decisions.</li>\n<li>\nSupport Matching and Placement: Help approved adopters find the right match, providing support during introductions, placement, and the adoption process, including court representation and training as needed.</li>\n<li>\nPermanency Planning Leadership: Play a key role in permanency planning by guiding and supporting child care social workers with decisions and processes related to adoption.</li>\n</ul>\nIf you're ready to make a difference and want to be part of a supportive, professional, and diverse team, apply today!\nPlease note this role does not attract sponsorship.\n\n<h2>About you</h2>\n\nWe are looking for a compassionate and experienced professional who is ready to make a lasting difference in the lives of children and families. If you are a qualified social worker with:\n<ul>\n<li>\nExtensive Experience: Significant post-qualifying experience in the social or health care field.</li>\n<li>\nStrong Decision-Making Skills: Confidence in making professional judgments in multidisciplinary settings.</li>\n<li>\nA Solid Understanding of Child Care and Adoption: Including knowledge of child care and adoption legislation, and the lifelong impact adoption has on adopted people, their families, and birth families.</li>\n<li>\nExpertise in Communication: Familiarity with theories and techniques for effectively communicating with children.</li>\n<li>\nIn-Depth Knowledge of Legislation: Comprehensive understanding of statutory responsibilities and quality standards in Adoption Services.</li>\n</ul>\nWe do ask that you have DipSW, CQSW, or an equivalent recognised professional qualification.\nThis role is ideal for someone who thrives in a collaborative environment, has a passion for child welfare, and wants to be part of a team that creates life-changing outcomes for children and families.\nIf this sounds like you, we’d love to hear from you!\n\n<h2>About us</h2>\n\nOur ambitious Luton 2040 Vision – that no-one in Luton will have to live in poverty – is at the heart of everything we do. We recognise that our people are remarkable, talented, committed and passionate about serving our residents.\nThe people of Luton depend heavily on this council – and that means our workforce! Are you ready to realise the remarkable and help us deliver our vision?\n\n<h2>Application process</h2>\n\nBecause of the nature of this job, it will be necessary for the appropriate level of criminal record disclosure to be undertaken. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore applicants are required to declare all unspent cautions and convictions; and also any adult cautions (simple or conditional), and spent convictions that are not protected as defined by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2020). A person’s criminal record will not in itself prevent a person from being appointed to this post. Applicants will not be refused posts because of offences which are not relevant to, and do not place them at or make them a risk in, the role for which they are applying. However in the event of the employment being taken up, any failure to disclose such offence, as detailed above, will result in dismissal or disciplinary action by the Authority.\n\n<h2>Additional information</h2>\n\nWe offer a range of excellent staff benefits which include: \n<ul>\n<li>\nFrom 25 to 32 days’ annual leave: linked to length of service and grade</li>\n<li>\nBuying annual leave scheme: buy up to 20 days additional annual leave</li>\n<li>\nCareer Pathways: step up in your career or move into a specialist area</li>\n<li>\nPension scheme: with generous employer contributions of up to 20.2 per cent (at July 2023) and 3x salary death in service grant</li>\n<li>\nGenerous relocation package: up to £8,000 (subject to eligibility)</li>\n<li>\nEmployee Assistance Programme: a free, 24/7 confidential counselling and wellbeing support service available to all employees, their partner or spouse and dependent children over 16 still living at home</li>\n<li>\nWork/life balance: flexible working options including working from home where possible. We welcome requests for flexible working arrangements including part-time hours and alternative working patterns\n</li>\n<li>\nTraining and support: unlimited access to development courses, mentoring and support and clear career pathways</li>\n<li>\nStaff offers: includes discounts on your MOT, gym and fitness, restaurants and salons</li>\n<li>\nArriva Travel Club: great value savings on local bus travel</li>\n<li>\nFriday Funday Socials - One Friday every 2 months where we encourage our staff to get together to socialise after work</li>\n</ul>\n\n<h2>Available documents</h2>\n<div>Attached documents are available under links. 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Do you thrive in complex, dynamic environments and bring experience, dedication, and compassion to your work? If so, we’d love to hear from you.\nIn this pivotal role, you will work closely with children, young people, families, and multidisciplinary teams to provide vital support and protection for those with complex needs and risks. Your responsibilities will include:\n<ul>\n<li>Conducting assessments, statutory visits, and parenting evaluations.</li>\n<li>Planning and implementing tailored, multi-agency interventions.</li>\n<li>Collaborating with internal and external partners for joint casework.</li>\n<li>Driving the development of best practices and procedures aligned with Social Work Professional Standards.</li>\n<li>Supporting management in achieving key performance targets.</li>\n</ul>\nPlease note this role does not attract sponsorship.\n\n<h2>About you</h2>\n\nYou are a passionate and experienced social work professional, bringing substantial post-qualifying expertise in fostering and child and family social work. With a deep understanding of the needs of young people in care, you have developed a high level of competence in the fostering field, aligning your practice with national standards and best practice guidance.\nYour experience includes working directly with children who have experienced trauma, attachment challenges, and associated disorders, and you bring both empathy and insight to your approach. You have a strong track record of providing effective supervision, both one-to-one and in group settings, demonstrating confident leadership in supervisory practice and support.\nA skilled communicator, you’re able to present complex reports and deliver impactful presentations tailored to a range of audiences. You thrive in collaborative environments, contributing to team-based problem-solving with a solution-focused mindset.\nBuilding meaningful relationships is at the heart of your work—whether with children, carers, or colleagues—and your ability to engage people from all backgrounds is one of your key strengths.\nYou hold a DipSW, CQSW, or an equivalent recognised qualification in social work, and you are registered with Social Work England.\n\n<h2>About us</h2>\n\nOur ambitious Luton 2040 Vision – that no-one in Luton will have to live in poverty – is at the heart of everything we do. We recognise that our people are remarkable, talented, committed and passionate about serving our residents.\nThe people of Luton depend heavily on this council – and that means our workforce! Are you ready to realise the remarkable and help us deliver our vision?\nWe welcome applications from all sections of the community and are committed to developing a workforce that reflects the diversity of our borough\n\n<h2>Application process</h2>\n\nBecause of the nature of this job, it will be necessary for the appropriate level of criminal record disclosure to be undertaken. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore applicants are required to declare all unspent cautions and convictions; and also any adult cautions (simple or conditional), and spent convictions that are not protected as defined by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2020). A person’s criminal record will not in itself prevent a person from being appointed to this post. Applicants will not be refused posts because of offences which are not relevant to, and do not place them at or make them a risk in, the role for which they are applying. However in the event of the employment being taken up, any failure to disclose such offence, as detailed above, will result in dismissal or disciplinary action by the Authority.\n\n<h2>Additional information</h2>\n\nWe offer a range of excellent staff benefits which include: \n<ul>\n<li>\nFrom 25 to 32 days’ annual leave: linked to length of service and grade</li>\n<li>\nBuying annual leave scheme: buy up to 20 days additional annual leave</li>\n<li>\nCareer Pathways: step up in your career or move into a specialist area</li>\n<li>\nPension scheme: with generous employer contributions of up to 20.2 per cent (at July 2023) and 3x salary death in service grant</li>\n<li>\nGenerous relocation package: up to £8,000 (subject to eligibility)</li>\n<li>\nEmployee Assistance Programme: a free, 24/7 confidential counselling and wellbeing support service available to all employees, their partner or spouse and dependent children over 16 still living at home</li>\n<li>\nWork/life balance: flexible working options including working from home where possible. We welcome requests for flexible working arrangements including part-time hours and alternative working patterns\n</li>\n<li>\nTraining and support: unlimited access to development courses, mentoring and support and clear career pathways</li>\n<li>\nStaff offers: includes discounts on your MOT, gym and fitness, restaurants and salons</li>\n<li>\nArriva Travel Club: great value savings on local bus travel</li>\n<li>\nFriday Funday Socials - One Friday every 2 months where we encourage our staff to get together to socialise after work</li>\n</ul>\n\n<h2>Available documents</h2>\n<div>Attached documents are available under links. Clicking a document link will initialize its download.</div>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https://emea3.recruitmentplatform.com/tlk/pages/fo/download_job_file.jsp?ID=PSKFK026203F3VBQB686G8N7P&nDocumentID=1533845&ptId=11332\">download: Social Worker Children- L7 M1 JD.pdf</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"https://emea3.recruitmentplatform.com/tlk/pages/fo/download_job_file.jsp?ID=PSKFK026203F3VBQB686G8N7P&nDocumentID=1533846&ptId=11332\">download: Luton_Values_Flyer.pdf</a></li>\n</ul>\n</div>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"37938 - 40476 GBP / year","publishDate":"2025-05-24T01:00:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-06-08T22:59:59.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/b9cec453-33b3-40b9-af20-9c6c35a484a3.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"4302faf7-0f5b-41c1-974c-d85a1b7f1656","title":"Assistant Engineer","employer":"Luton Borough Council","department":"","location":"Kingsway Depot","locationType":3,"description":"<div>\n\n<dl>\n<dt>Job number</dt>\n<dd>LBC03868</dd>\n<dt>Contract Type</dt>\n<dd>Permanent</dd>\n<dt>Posting End Date</dt>\n<dd>5 June 2025</dd>\n<dt>Job Area</dt>\n<dd>Architects, Engineers and Surveyors</dd>\n</dl>\n\n<h2>About the job</h2>\n\nSalary: £37,938 - £40,476 a year plus £963 essential car user allowance Hours per week: 37 Contract type: Permanent\nWe’re looking for an enthusiastic and motivated Assistant Engineer to join our Highways team and support the delivery of essential improvements across Luton’s Road network. In this key role, you’ll support the Engineering Delivery Team Leader in maintaining and improving Luton’s highways infrastructure. You’ll play an active part in delivering local safety and traffic management schemes, contributing directly to projects that enhance the everyday lives of residents and visitors.\nYour responsibilities will include:\n<ul>\n<li>Designing and delivering highways schemes as part of the Council’s capital works programme.</li>\n<li>Managing elements of the Structural Maintenance revenue programme, including drainage and surface renewal.</li>\n<li>Providing a joined-up approach to project management, contract administration, and civil engineering delivery.</li>\n</ul>\nYou’ll work closely with internal teams, contractors, and other stakeholders to ensure projects are well-managed and delivered on time, to budget, and to high technical standards.\n\n<h2>About you</h2>\n\nYou’ll have solid experience in structural maintenance and highway engineering schemes, with a clear understanding of how to manage projects effectively in terms of performance, timelines, and budgets. You’re confident in developing and prioritising programmes of engineering work, and have the ability to explain complex technical issues clearly to a wide range of audiences.\nCollaboration comes naturally to you—you’re able to work constructively with contractors, colleagues, and a range of stakeholders, both internal and external. You’ll also be skilled in producing clear, concise reports and correspondence on often complex matters.\nYou’re highly organised, able to plan and manage your own workload, and thrive when working to deadlines and within budget. Your understanding of relevant legislation, regulations, and contract procedures ensures you work confidently and compliantly. You’ll also bring knowledge of project management principles and techniques, and hold a BTEC, HNC/D, degree or equivalent qualification in an engineering-related discipline.\n\n<h2>About us</h2>\n\nOur ambitious Luton 2040 Vision – that no-one in Luton will have to live in poverty – is at the heart of everything we do. We recognise that our people are remarkable, talented, committed and passionate about serving our residents.\nThe people of Luton depend heavily on this council – and that means our workforce! Are you ready to realise the remarkable and help us deliver our vision?\nWe welcome applications from all sections of the community and are committed to developing a workforce that reflects the diversity of our borough\n\n<h2>Application Process</h2>\n\nOn occasions, we may close a vacancy early due to a very high number of applications being received. \n\n<h2>Benefits</h2>\n\nWe offer a range of excellent staff benefits which include: - From 25 to 32 days’ annual leave: linked to length of service and grade - Buying annual leave scheme: buy up to 20 days additional annual leave - Career Pathways: step up in your career or move into a specialist area - Pension scheme: with generous employer contributions of up to 20.2 per cent (at July 2023) and 3x salary death in service grant - Generous relocation package: up to £8,000 (subject to eligibility) - Employee Assistance Programme: a free, 24/7 confidential counselling and wellbeing support service available to all employees, their partner or spouse and dependent children over 16 still living at home - Work/life balance: flexible working options including working from home where possible. We welcome requests for flexible working arrangements including part-time hours and alternative working patterns - Training and support: unlimited access to development courses, mentoring and support and clear career pathways - Staff offers: includes discounts on your MOT, gym and fitness, restaurants and salons - Arriva Travel Club: great value savings on local bus travel\n\n<h2>How to apply</h2>\n\nWe understand that job applications take time and effort, but a high-quality application shows that you are professional with a good attention to detail. The recruiting manager may receive a number of applications for each job advertised so you want yours to stand out! Our ‘How to apply' page has more tips to help with your application: <a href=\"https://m.luton.gov.uk/Page/Show/Jobs_and_careers/recruitment/Pages/How-to-apply.aspx\">How to apply</a>\n\n<h2>Available documents</h2>\n<div>Attached documents are available under links. 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We're looking for someone just like you to join our Social Work Academy in Children’s Services.\nThis is an excellent opportunity for a Senior Practitioner who thrives on sharing knowledge, leading by example, and driving the highest standards of practice.\nYou’ll be supporting practice development of our Newly Qualified Social Workers [NQSW}s through their assessed and supported year of employment within the Social Work Academy.\nThe Social Work Academy also aims to:\n<ul>\n<li>Attract and develop capable, motivated, pro-active, and reflective social workers</li>\n<li>Support NQSW’s to gain a comprehensive understanding of social work roles, responsibilities and Luton’s policies and practice standards</li>\n<li>Support continuing professional development, to ensure sustained delivery of outstanding services to Luton’s children, young people and families</li>\n<li>Promote evidence-based practice, informed by current research and grounded in theory</li>\n<li>Facilitate values-based leadership at all levels and promote a positive learning culture.</li>\n</ul>\nWith your understanding of child development and family dynamics, you’ll support other practitioners through role modelling and reflective supervision to develop confidence in making professional judgements, negotiate resources and plan interventions. This may see you making informed judgements and decisions in challenging situations. No matter the task, you’ll always promote anti-discriminatory practice and empower others.\nPlease note this role does not attract sponsorship.\n\n<h2>About you</h2>\n\nYou bring substantial post-qualifying experience, particularly in child and family social work, with a strong background in safeguarding and risk management.\nYou're a natural mentor and coach, experienced in practice teaching, and dedicated to supporting and developing Newly Qualified Social Workers (NQSWs).\nYou lead with confidence and compassion, ensuring quality through effective co-working, challenge, guidance, and support.\nYour organisational skills are top-notch, and your professional judgement is grounded in sound understanding and assessment of risk.\nYou build strong, respectful relationships – whether with children and families, colleagues, or external partners – and you know how to influence and negotiate effectively.\nWe are looking for someone with excellent knowledge of legislation, national guidance, and best practices, with an in-depth understanding of the social care needs of children and families.\nWe do ask that you are registered with SWE and have a relevant professional qualification, e.g.: Dip SW, CQSW.\nIf you're ready to step into a role where you can truly inspire, guide, and lead others – while continuing to grow yourself – we want to hear from you.\n\n<h2>About us</h2>\n\nOur ambitious Luton 2040 Vision – that no-one in Luton will have to live in poverty – is at the heart of everything we do. We recognise that our people are remarkable, talented, committed and passionate about serving our residents.\nThe people of Luton depend heavily on this council – and that means our workforce! Are you ready to realise the remarkable and help us deliver our vision?\nWe welcome applications from all sections of the community and are committed to developing a workforce that reflects the diversity of our borough\n\n<h2>Application process</h2>\n\nBecause of the nature of this job, it will be necessary for the appropriate level of criminal record disclosure to be undertaken. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore applicants are required to declare all unspent cautions and convictions; and also any adult cautions (simple or conditional), and spent convictions that are not protected as defined by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2020). A person’s criminal record will not in itself prevent a person from being appointed to this post. Applicants will not be refused posts because of offences which are not relevant to, and do not place them at or make them a risk in, the role for which they are applying. However in the event of the employment being taken up, any failure to disclose such offence, as detailed above, will result in dismissal or disciplinary action by the Authority.\n\n<h2>Additional information</h2>\n\nWe offer a range of excellent staff benefits which include: \n<ul>\n<li>\nFrom 25 to 32 days’ annual leave: linked to length of service and grade</li>\n<li>\nBuying annual leave scheme: buy up to 20 days additional annual leave</li>\n<li>\nCareer Pathways: step up in your career or move into a specialist area</li>\n<li>\nPension scheme: with generous employer contributions of up to 20.2 per cent (at July 2023) and 3x salary death in service grant</li>\n<li>\nGenerous relocation package: up to £8,000 (subject to eligibility)</li>\n<li>\nEmployee Assistance Programme: a free, 24/7 confidential counselling and wellbeing support service available to all employees, their partner or spouse and dependent children over 16 still living at home</li>\n<li>\nWork/life balance: flexible working options including working from home where possible. We welcome requests for flexible working arrangements including part-time hours and alternative working patterns\n</li>\n<li>\nTraining and support: unlimited access to development courses, mentoring and support and clear career pathways</li>\n<li>\nStaff offers: includes discounts on your MOT, gym and fitness, restaurants and salons</li>\n<li>\nArriva Travel Club: great value savings on local bus travel</li>\n<li>\nFriday Funday Socials - One Friday every 2 months where we encourage our staff to get together to socialise after work</li>\n</ul>\n\n<h2>Available documents</h2>\n<div>Attached documents are available under links. Clicking a document link will initialize its download.</div>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https://emea3.recruitmentplatform.com/tlk/pages/fo/download_job_file.jsp?ID=PSKFK026203F3VBQB686G8N7P&nDocumentID=1508666&ptId=11322\">download: Luton_Values_Flyer.pdf</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"https://emea3.recruitmentplatform.com/tlk/pages/fo/download_job_file.jsp?ID=PSKFK026203F3VBQB686G8N7P&nDocumentID=1536311&ptId=11322\">download: Senior Practitioner - SWA JD 25.pdf</a></li>\n</ul>\n</div>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"41511 - 44711 GBP / year","publishDate":"2025-05-20T01:00:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-06-02T22:59:59.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/083fc779-1b20-43db-8d7b-7d66c49fbb7a.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"bc45e83e-34fe-4e72-8ab1-3fae7e2481ff","title":"Deputy Team Manager - MASH","employer":"Luton Borough Council","department":"","location":"Luton Town Hall","locationType":3,"description":"<div>\n\n<dl>\n<dt>Job number</dt>\n<dd>LBC03756</dd>\n<dt>Contract Type</dt>\n<dd>Permanent</dd>\n<dt>Posting End Date</dt>\n<dd>2 June 2025</dd>\n<dt>Job Area</dt>\n<dd>Children's Social Care</dd>\n</dl>\n\n<h2>About the job</h2>\n\nSalary: £45,718 - £48,710 a year plus £3,203 car benefit allowance Hours per week: 37 Contract type: Permanent\nAre you an experienced and passionate social work professional looking for the next step in your career? We are seeking two Deputy Team Managers to join our Multi-Agency Safeguarding Hub (MASH), where you will play a key role in leading and supporting our dedicated team. You will work alongside the Team Manager to provide leadership, supervision, and support to a team of Social Workers and Senior Practitioners. You will be responsible for maintaining high standards of social work practice, ensuring that training and development opportunities are maximized, and supporting staff. \nPlease note this role does not attract sponsorship.\n\n<h2>About you</h2>\n\nYou will prioritise the most vulnerable and at-risk children, providing professional oversight and ensuring that cases are assessed and actioned appropriately. Working within Luton’s Practice Framework, you will make informed recommendations, escalate cases where necessary, and collaborate with relevant services in line with local thresholds. You will be confident in supporting external partner agencies to understand the role of social care and offer guidance where needed.\nYou will have substantial post-qualifying experience in child and family social work, with a deep understanding of safeguarding and risk management. Demonstrated experience in coaching and mentoring staff is essential, alongside the ability to support the Team Manager in leading, motivating, and developing a high-performing team. You should be confident in making sound professional judgments, particularly in high-risk situations involving children and families. A relevant professional qualification (e.g., Dip SW, CQSW) and registration with Social Work England are required.\n\n<h2>About us</h2>\n\nOur ambitious Luton 2040 Vision – that no-one in Luton will have to live in poverty – is at the heart of everything we do. We recognise that our people are remarkable, talented, committed and passionate about serving our residents.\nThe people of Luton depend heavily on this council – and that means our workforce! Are you ready to realise the remarkable and help us deliver our vision?\n\n<h2>Application process</h2>\n\nBecause of the nature of this job, it will be necessary for the appropriate level of criminal record disclosure to be undertaken. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore applicants are required to declare all unspent cautions and convictions; and also any adult cautions (simple or conditional), and spent convictions that are not protected as defined by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2020). A person’s criminal record will not in itself prevent a person from being appointed to this post. Applicants will not be refused posts because of offences which are not relevant to, and do not place them at or make them a risk in, the role for which they are applying. However in the event of the employment being taken up, any failure to disclose such offence, as detailed above, will result in dismissal or disciplinary action by the Authority.\n\n<h2>Additional information</h2>\n\nWe offer a range of excellent staff benefits which include: \n<ul>\n<li>\nFrom 25 to 32 days’ annual leave: linked to length of service and grade</li>\n<li>\nBuying annual leave scheme: buy up to 20 days additional annual leave</li>\n<li>\nCareer Pathways: step up in your career or move into a specialist area</li>\n<li>\nPension scheme: with generous employer contributions of up to 20.2 per cent (at July 2023) and 3x salary death in service grant</li>\n<li>\nGenerous relocation package: up to £8,000 (subject to eligibility)</li>\n<li>\nEmployee Assistance Programme: a free, 24/7 confidential counselling and wellbeing support service available to all employees, their partner or spouse and dependent children over 16 still living at home</li>\n<li>\nWork/life balance: flexible working options including working from home where possible. We welcome requests for flexible working arrangements including part-time hours and alternative working patterns\n</li>\n<li>\nTraining and support: unlimited access to development courses, mentoring and support and clear career pathways</li>\n<li>\nStaff offers: includes discounts on your MOT, gym and fitness, restaurants and salons</li>\n<li>\nArriva Travel Club: great value savings on local bus travel</li>\n<li>\nFriday Funday Socials - One Friday every 2 months where we encourage our staff to get together to socialise after work</li>\n</ul>\n\n<h2>Available documents</h2>\n<div>Attached documents are available under links. Clicking a document link will initialize its download.</div>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https://emea3.recruitmentplatform.com/tlk/pages/fo/download_job_file.jsp?ID=PSKFK026203F3VBQB686G8N7P&nDocumentID=1490642&ptId=11319\">download: Deputy Team Manager (M3) - FINALISED.docx</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"https://emea3.recruitmentplatform.com/tlk/pages/fo/download_job_file.jsp?ID=PSKFK026203F3VBQB686G8N7P&nDocumentID=1500573&ptId=11319\">download: Luton_Values_Flyer.pdf</a></li>\n</ul>\n</div>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"45718 - 48710 GBP / year","publishDate":"2025-05-20T01:00:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-06-02T22:59:59.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/263ccaa6-81fc-4347-a1ba-5a05f30cad84.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"45f04d58-1162-4579-a659-02ed2daf86f9","title":"Mockingbird Liasion Officer","employer":"Luton Borough Council","department":"","location":"Luton","locationType":3,"description":"<div>\n\n<dl>\n<dt>Job number</dt>\n<dd>LBC03821</dd>\n<dt>Contract Type</dt>\n<dd>Fixed Term / Secondment</dd>\n<dt>Posting End Date</dt>\n<dd>2 June 2025</dd>\n<dt>Job Area</dt>\n<dd>Children's Social Care</dd>\n</dl>\n\n<h2>About the job</h2>\n\nSalary: £41,511 - £44,711 a year pro rata plus £963 essential car user allowance (subject to criteria) Hours per week: 18.5 Contract type: Fixed-term for 1 year\nThis position is available as a secondment opportunity for 1 year. If you are a permanent LBC employee, you must have written approval (an email will suffice) from your manager prior to applying and a copy will need to be submitted with your application. Please note: we will not be able to proceed with your application form without your manager’s permission.\nLuton Borough Council has partnered with The Fostering Network to deliver the Mockingbird Family Model. This is an extended family model that aims to improve the stability of fostering placements and strengthen the relationships between carers, children and young people, fostering services and birth families.\nThis is a vital new role where you’ll collaborate with key partners to develop the understanding and commitment needed to sustain the Mockingbird Model. The Liaison Worker will have a lead on identifying Foster Carers to the constellation, and work with families in the constellation to create an extended family community for children and young people.\nYou’ll provide effective communication about the offer and work of the Mockingbird Constellation and ensure that the Fostering and social work teams work effectively with the constellation and Hub Carer.\nPlease note this role does not attract sponsorship.\n\n<h2>About you</h2>\n\nYou are a passionate and experienced social work professional, bringing substantial post-qualifying expertise in fostering and child and family social work. With a deep understanding of the needs of young people in care, you have developed a high level of competence in the fostering field, aligning your practice with national standards and best practice guidance.\nYour skills and knowledge will help to support/supervise the hub foster carer to arrange support groups, activities and coffee mornings for the other foster carers/children in the constellation. You will need to have a good understanding of the challenges that foster carers face and have experience of working directly with children who have experienced trauma, attachment challenges, and associated disorders, and you bring both empathy and insight to your approach.\nA skilled communicator, you’re able to present complex reports and deliver impactful presentations tailored to a range of audiences. You thrive in collaborative environments, contributing to team-based problem-solving with a solution-focused mindset.\nBuilding meaningful relationships is at the heart of your work—whether with children, carers, or colleagues—and your ability to engage people from all backgrounds is one of your key strengths.\nYou hold a DipSW, CQSW, or an equivalent recognised qualification in social work, and you are registered with Social Work England.\n\n<h2>About us</h2>\n\nOur ambitious Luton 2040 Vision – that no-one in Luton will have to live in poverty – is at the heart of everything we do. We recognise that our people are remarkable, talented, committed and passionate about serving our residents.\nThe people of Luton depend heavily on this council – and that means our workforce! Are you ready to realise the remarkable and help us deliver our vision?\nWe welcome applications from all sections of the community and are committed to developing a workforce that reflects the diversity of our borough\n\n<h2>Application process</h2>\n\nBecause of the nature of this job, it will be necessary for the appropriate level of criminal record disclosure to be undertaken. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore applicants are required to declare all unspent cautions and convictions; and also any adult cautions (simple or conditional), and spent convictions that are not protected as defined by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2020). A person’s criminal record will not in itself prevent a person from being appointed to this post. Applicants will not be refused posts because of offences which are not relevant to, and do not place them at or make them a risk in, the role for which they are applying. However in the event of the employment being taken up, any failure to disclose such offence, as detailed above, will result in dismissal or disciplinary action by the Authority.\n\n<h2>Additional information</h2>\n\nWe offer a range of excellent staff benefits which include: \n<ul>\n<li>\nFrom 25 to 32 days’ annual leave: linked to length of service and grade</li>\n<li>\nBuying annual leave scheme: buy up to 20 days additional annual leave</li>\n<li>\nCareer Pathways: step up in your career or move into a specialist area</li>\n<li>\nPension scheme: with generous employer contributions of up to 20.2 per cent (at July 2023) and 3x salary death in service grant</li>\n<li>\nGenerous relocation package: up to £8,000 (subject to eligibility)</li>\n<li>\nEmployee Assistance Programme: a free, 24/7 confidential counselling and wellbeing support service available to all employees, their partner or spouse and dependent children over 16 still living at home</li>\n<li>\nWork/life balance: flexible working options including working from home where possible. We welcome requests for flexible working arrangements including part-time hours and alternative working patterns\n</li>\n<li>\nTraining and support: unlimited access to development courses, mentoring and support and clear career pathways</li>\n<li>\nStaff offers: includes discounts on your MOT, gym and fitness, restaurants and salons</li>\n<li>\nArriva Travel Club: great value savings on local bus travel</li>\n<li>\nFriday Funday Socials - One Friday every 2 months where we encourage our staff to get together to socialise after work</li>\n</ul>\n\n<h2>Available documents</h2>\n<div>Attached documents are available under links. Clicking a document link will initialize its download.</div>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https://emea3.recruitmentplatform.com/tlk/pages/fo/download_job_file.jsp?ID=PSKFK026203F3VBQB686G8N7P&nDocumentID=1514278&ptId=11320\">download: Mockingbird Liaison Worker JD.pdf</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"https://emea3.recruitmentplatform.com/tlk/pages/fo/download_job_file.jsp?ID=PSKFK026203F3VBQB686G8N7P&nDocumentID=1514279&ptId=11320\">download: Luton_Values_Flyer.pdf</a></li>\n</ul>\n</div>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"41511 - 44711 GBP / year","publishDate":"2025-05-20T01:00:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-06-02T22:59:59.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/f060cd5c-16f6-4efb-9a05-98a19de9b573.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"2762f302-3e6c-4c94-bcf9-9a6f81ed36e1","title":"Senior Integrated Commissioning Manager","employer":"Luton Borough Council","department":"","location":"Arndale House, 3rd Floor, The Mall, 37 The Mall, Luton LU1 2LJ","locationType":3,"description":"<div>\n\n<dl>\n<dt>Job number</dt>\n<dd>LBC03411</dd>\n<dt>Contract Type</dt>\n<dd>Permanent</dd>\n<dt>Posting End Date</dt>\n<dd>1 June 2025</dd>\n<dt>Job Area</dt>\n<dd>Adult Social Care</dd>\n</dl>\n\n<h2>About the job</h2>\n\nSalary: £51,802 to £54,924 per year plus £3,203 car benefit allowance Hours per week: 37 Contract type: Permanent\nWe’re seeking a skilled and experienced Senior Commissioning Manager to develop and lead large scale commissioning strategies to transform the lives of working age adults in Luton. The Commissioning Service in Luton sits within the broader Population Wellbeing Directorate and works together with our Health Partners and local Voluntary and Community Sector to find innovative and workable commissioning solutions. The Commissioning Service in Luton is on a journey, and has ambitious plans in place to shape the local care and support market and service support landscape over the next 2-3 years. \nThis senior leadership role will drive forward the delivery of our ambitious plans – with a specific focus on work to transform our offer to residents who experience poor mental health and / or have a Learning Disability. This will involve (but not be limited to) the development and delivery of a refreshed Learning Disability Strategy for the borough, the commissioning of innovative new accommodation models in partnership with Health Partners, and a review of our Day Centre / Community opportunities offer – to maximise the independence and wellbeing of working age adults.\nApplicants for this role will need to be able to meet work demands, targets and deadlines and also have the ability to manage staff and budget responsibilities.\nPlease note this role does not attract sponsorship.\n\n<h2>About you</h2>\n\n<ul>\n<li>Are you a dynamic and skilled Commissioner who has great leadership and inter-personal skills?</li>\n<li>Are you passionate about working with residents, partners and staff to transform services to maximise outcomes and Value for Money?</li>\n<li>Do you have experience of leading strategic commissioning projects and programmes to improve the lives of adults with Mental Health needs or Learning Disabilities?</li>\n</ul>\nIf so – this role could be an amazing next step for you.\n\n<h2>About us</h2>\n\nOur ambitious Luton 2040 Vision – that no-one in Luton will have to live in poverty – is at the heart of everything we do. We recognise that our people are remarkable, talented, committed and passionate about serving our residents.\nThe people of Luton depend heavily on this council – and that means our workforce! Are you ready to realise the remarkable and help us deliver our vision?\nWe welcome applications from all sections of the community and are committed to developing a workforce that reflects the diversity of our borough\n\n<h2>Application Process</h2>\n\nOn occasions, we may close a vacancy early due to a very high number of applications being received. \n\n<h2>Benefits</h2>\n\nWe offer a range of excellent staff benefits which include: - From 25 to 32 days’ annual leave: linked to length of service and grade - Buying annual leave scheme: buy up to 20 days additional annual leave - Career Pathways: step up in your career or move into a specialist area - Pension scheme: with generous employer contributions of up to 20.2 per cent (at July 2023) and 3x salary death in service grant - Generous relocation package: up to £8,000 (subject to eligibility) - Employee Assistance Programme: a free, 24/7 confidential counselling and wellbeing support service available to all employees, their partner or spouse and dependent children over 16 still living at home - Work/life balance: flexible working options including working from home where possible. We welcome requests for flexible working arrangements including part-time hours and alternative working patterns - Training and support: unlimited access to development courses, mentoring and support and clear career pathways - Staff offers: includes discounts on your MOT, gym and fitness, restaurants and salons - Arriva Travel Club: great value savings on local bus travel\n\n<h2>How to apply</h2>\n\nWe understand that job applications take time and effort, but a high-quality application shows that you are professional with a good attention to detail. The recruiting manager may receive a number of applications for each job advertised so you want yours to stand out! Our ‘How to apply' page has more tips to help with your application: <a href=\"https://m.luton.gov.uk/Page/Show/Jobs_and_careers/recruitment/Pages/How-to-apply.aspx\">How to apply</a>\n\n<h2>Available documents</h2>\n<div>Attached documents are available under links. Clicking a document link will initialize its download.</div>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https://emea3.recruitmentplatform.com/tlk/pages/fo/download_job_file.jsp?ID=PSKFK026203F3VBQB686G8N7P&nDocumentID=1410980&ptId=11305\">download: Luton_Values_Flyer (1).pdf</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"https://emea3.recruitmentplatform.com/tlk/pages/fo/download_job_file.jsp?ID=PSKFK026203F3VBQB686G8N7P&nDocumentID=1412255&ptId=11305\">download: LBC - Senior Integrated Commissioning Manager - Job description (1).pdf</a></li>\n</ul>\n</div>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"51802 - 54924 GBP / year","publishDate":"2025-05-14T01:00:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-06-01T22:59:59.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/33816284-3b07-4591-884d-cb449385473d.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"d3122a1b-c2ce-4260-93db-83ef18c4cd85","title":"Deputy Team Manager - Leaving Care Team","employer":"Luton Borough Council","department":"","location":"Town Hall Extension","locationType":3,"description":"<div>\n\n<dl>\n<dt>Job number</dt>\n<dd>LBC03826</dd>\n<dt>Contract Type</dt>\n<dd>Fixed Term / Secondment</dd>\n<dt>Posting End Date</dt>\n<dd>1 June 2025</dd>\n<dt>Job Area</dt>\n<dd>Children's Social Care</dd>\n</dl>\n\n<h2>About the job</h2>\n\nSalary: £45,718 - £48,710 a year pro rata plus £5,000 market supplement allowance and £3,203 car benefit allowance a year pro rata Hours per week: 37 Contract type: Fixed term for 12 months\nThis position is available as a secondment opportunity for 1 year. If you are a permanent LBC employee, you must have written approval (an email will suffice) from your manager prior to applying and a copy will need to be submitted with your application. Please note: we will not be able to proceed with your application form without your manager’s permission.\nAre you passionate about making a difference in the lives of young people leaving care? Do you have the experience, resilience, and leadership skills to help shape and deliver high-quality support services to care leavers as they move into adulthood?\nWe’re looking for a Deputy Team Manager to join our dynamic Leaving Care Team, supporting young people aged 16–25 on their journey to independence. This is your opportunity to be part of a dedicated, multi-disciplinary team making a lasting impact.\nAs Deputy Team Manager, you’ll work closely with the Team Manager to lead and inspire a committed team within our Corporate Parenting Service. You'll help shape service delivery, manage resources and budgets, and support frontline professionals to deliver tailored interventions that meet the complex and evolving needs of care-experienced young people.\nYour key responsibilities will include:\n<ul>\n<li>Supporting the operational management of the Leaving Care Team.</li>\n<li>Leading on complex casework, including safeguarding and statutory responsibilities.</li>\n<li>Coaching, mentoring, and supervising staff to maintain high standards of practice.</li>\n<li>Contributing to training and staff development.</li>\n<li>Representing the service at internal and external meetings.</li>\n</ul>\nYou’ll ensure children and young people’s voices are heard, their individual needs are understood, and their welfare safeguarded – all while striving for the best possible outcomes in education, health, employment, and emotional well-being.\nPlease note this role does not attract sponsorship.\n\n<h2>About you</h2>\n\nWe’re seeking a confident, empathetic leader with:\n<ul>\n<li>Substantial experience in a children’s social care environment, especially with safeguarding, child protection, and statutory casework.</li>\n<li>A strong track record of complex decision making and supporting practitioners through high-risk cases.</li>\n<li>Excellent knowledge of relevant legislation, frameworks, and performance standards related to Children’s Services.</li>\n<li>Experience in coaching, mentoring and developing staff, helping teams to thrive and deliver exceptional care.</li>\n<li>Ability to write complex reports and communicate effectively across a range of audiences.</li>\n<li>A recognised professional Social Work qualification (DipSW, CQSW or equivalent) and current Social Work England registration.</li>\n</ul>\nIf you’re committed to empowering care leavers and supporting your team to provide outstanding services, we’d love to hear from you.\n\n<h2>About us</h2>\n\nOur ambitious Luton 2040 Vision – that no-one in Luton will have to live in poverty – is at the heart of everything we do. We recognise that our people are remarkable, talented, committed and passionate about serving our residents.\nThe people of Luton depend heavily on this council – and that means our workforce! Are you ready to realise the remarkable and help us deliver our vision?\nWe welcome applications from all sections of the community and are committed to developing a workforce that reflects the diversity of our borough\n\n<h2>Application process</h2>\n\nBecause of the nature of this job, it will be necessary for the appropriate level of criminal record disclosure to be undertaken. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore applicants are required to declare all unspent cautions and convictions; and also any adult cautions (simple or conditional), and spent convictions that are not protected as defined by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2020). A person’s criminal record will not in itself prevent a person from being appointed to this post. Applicants will not be refused posts because of offences which are not relevant to, and do not place them at or make them a risk in, the role for which they are applying. However in the event of the employment being taken up, any failure to disclose such offence, as detailed above, will result in dismissal or disciplinary action by the Authority.\n\n<h2>Additional information</h2>\n\nWe offer a range of excellent staff benefits which include: \n<ul>\n<li>\nFrom 25 to 32 days’ annual leave: linked to length of service and grade</li>\n<li>\nBuying annual leave scheme: buy up to 20 days additional annual leave</li>\n<li>\nCareer Pathways: step up in your career or move into a specialist area</li>\n<li>\nPension scheme: with generous employer contributions of up to 20.2 per cent (at July 2023) and 3x salary death in service grant</li>\n<li>\nGenerous relocation package: up to £8,000 (subject to eligibility)</li>\n<li>\nEmployee Assistance Programme: a free, 24/7 confidential counselling and wellbeing support service available to all employees, their partner or spouse and dependent children over 16 still living at home</li>\n<li>\nWork/life balance: flexible working options including working from home where possible. We welcome requests for flexible working arrangements including part-time hours and alternative working patterns\n</li>\n<li>\nTraining and support: unlimited access to development courses, mentoring and support and clear career pathways</li>\n<li>\nStaff offers: includes discounts on your MOT, gym and fitness, restaurants and salons</li>\n<li>\nArriva Travel Club: great value savings on local bus travel</li>\n<li>\nFriday Funday Socials - One Friday every 2 months where we encourage our staff to get together to socialise after work</li>\n</ul>\n\n<h2>Available documents</h2>\n<div>Attached documents are available under links. Clicking a document link will initialize its download.</div>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https://emea3.recruitmentplatform.com/tlk/pages/fo/download_job_file.jsp?ID=PSKFK026203F3VBQB686G8N7P&nDocumentID=1508994&ptId=11300\">download: Deputy Team Manager - Leaving Care Team - JD.pdf</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"https://emea3.recruitmentplatform.com/tlk/pages/fo/download_job_file.jsp?ID=PSKFK026203F3VBQB686G8N7P&nDocumentID=1508995&ptId=11300\">download: Luton_Values_Flyer.pdf</a></li>\n</ul>\n</div>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"45718 - 48710 GBP / year","publishDate":"2025-05-13T01:00:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-06-01T22:59:59.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/b45e6be0-aae6-4e98-9d61-3398123e57c4.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"f6414f48-7f8c-4ad4-ace4-64000da4d00a","title":"Senior Employment Solicitor","employer":"Luton Borough Council","department":"","location":"Hybrid","locationType":3,"description":"<div>\n\n<dl>\n<dt>Job number</dt>\n<dd>LBC03899</dd>\n<dt>Contract Type</dt>\n<dd>Permanent</dd>\n<dt>Posting End Date</dt>\n<dd>5 June 2025</dd>\n<dt>Job Area</dt>\n<dd>Citizen Engagement and Legal</dd>\n</dl>\n\n<h2>About the job</h2>\n\nSalary: £51,802 - £54,924 a year plus £5,000 Market Rate Supplement and £3,203 car benefit allowance Hours per week: 37 Contract type: Permanent\nLegal Services plays a crucial role in providing legal advice to all departments of the Council, as well as some external organisations. This is an exciting opening for the right candidate to join our supportive and dynamic Litigation Legal Team as a Senior Employment Lawyer\nThe successful candidate will assist in the managing of a caseload of employment cases and act as an advocate in employment related cases at Tribunal as required. You will be responsible for the provision of an effective, efficient comprehensive and professional in-house advice on matters of employment to departments in the council, including schools, working closely with the council’s HR department.\nThe council works an Agile Working Policy and the post holder can work remotely, but will be expected to come to the office at least 2 days per week and when required to attend Tribunals.\nPlease note this role does not attract sponsorship.\n\n<h2>About you</h2>\n\nWe are looking for someone with working experience of a wide range of employment law.\nApplicants for this role will need to have good communication and organisational skills, attention to detail and the ability to work to tight deadlines. An ability to work collaboratively with colleagues and understand client needs with a strong focus on delivering positive outcomes is equally important.\nThe successful candidate will be responsible for managing a mixed caseload of employment cases with little supervision.\nThe applicant will be a qualified solicitor, barrister or fellow of CILEX with at least 5 years post qualification experience.\n\n<h2>About us</h2>\n\nOur ambitious Luton 2040 Vision – that no-one in Luton will have to live in poverty – is at the heart of everything we do. We recognise that our people are remarkable, talented, committed and passionate about serving our residents.\nThe people of Luton depend heavily on this council – and that means our workforce! Are you ready to realise the remarkable and help us deliver our vision?\nWe welcome applications from all sections of the community and are committed to developing a workforce that reflects the diversity of our borough\n\n<h2>Application Process</h2>\n\nBecause of the nature of this job, it will be necessary for the appropriate level of criminal record disclosure to be undertaken. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore applicants are required to declare all unspent cautions and convictions; and also any adult cautions (simple or conditional), and spent convictions that are not protected as defined by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2020). A person’s criminal record will not in itself prevent a person from being appointed to this post. 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We want our workforce to reflect the diversity of our local communities so that we can all work for a brighter future - together.\nWe warmly welcome applications from HCPC registered educational psychologists, and those in training, who are due to qualify in 2025 or 2026.\nIf you are interested in joining our fantastic service, please contact Dr Joanne Summers (Principal Educational Psychologist and Head of Inclusion Services) joanne.summers@luton.gov.uk or Dr Jane Reichardt (Deputy Principal Educational Psychologist) jane.reichardt@luton.gov.uk to arrange an informal discussion.\n \n\n<h2>About us</h2>\n\nWe are a supportive team of creative and dynamic psychologists, seeking colleagues to expand our much in-demand service.\nOur service offers a balanced workload of traded and statutory work, opportunities to develop areas of interest through project work and enriching continued professional development.\nLuton is a highly diverse unitary authority, within 30 minutes train journey of London to the south and bordered by Central Bedfordshire, Hertfordshire, Cambridgeshire and Buckinghamshire. We have excellent established relationships with our schools and educational settings and are growing our community-based offer. The council offices are situated in the Town Hall in the vibrant and lively town centre, accessible by car and public transport.\nLuton has a bold, ambitious and inspiring vision - a healthy, fair, and sustainable town where everyone can thrive, and no-one has to live in poverty. <a href=\"https://m.luton.gov.uk/Page/Show/Council_government_and_democracy/2040/Pages/default.aspx\">Luton 2040</a>\nOur work within the EPS is oriented around achieving this vision, by working in co-production, using person-centred approaches and empowering others. We are committed to working through a trauma-informed framework, promoting relational approaches and being actively anti-racist.\n\n<h2>Application Process</h2>\n\nBecause of the nature of this job, it will be necessary for the appropriate level of criminal record disclosure to be undertaken. 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Deputy Head of Service - Family Help

Luton Borough Council

58507 - 61745 GBP / year

Luton (On-Site)

Posted 22 hours ago

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Electrician (Multi-Trade)

Luton Borough Council

35235 - 37938 GBP / year

BTS, Central Depot (On-Site)

Posted 1 day ago

Occupational Therapist - Adult Social Care

Luton Borough Council

37938 - 40476 GBP / year

Luton (On-Site)

Posted 6 days ago

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Innovation Officer

Luton Borough Council

37938 - 40476 GBP / year

Central Depot, Kingsway, Building 10/Town Hall (On-Site)

Posted 6 days ago

Senior Practitioner - Children with Disabilities

Luton Borough Council

41511 - 44711 GBP / year

Luton (On-Site)

Posted 6 days ago

Social Worker - Adoption Team

Luton Borough Council

37938 - 40476 GBP / year

Luton (On-Site)

Posted 6 days ago

Social Worker - Children Looked After

Luton Borough Council

37938 - 40476 GBP / year

luton (On-Site)

Posted 6 days ago

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Assistant Engineer

Luton Borough Council

37938 - 40476 GBP / year

Kingsway Depot (On-Site)

Posted 7 days ago

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Senior Practitioner - Social Work Academy

Luton Borough Council

41511 - 44711 GBP / year

Luton Town Hall (On-Site)

Posted 10 days ago

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Deputy Team Manager - MASH

Luton Borough Council

45718 - 48710 GBP / year

Luton Town Hall (On-Site)

Posted 10 days ago

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Mockingbird Liasion Officer

Luton Borough Council

41511 - 44711 GBP / year

Luton (On-Site)

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Senior Integrated Commissioning Manager

Luton Borough Council

51802 - 54924 GBP / year

Arndale House, 3rd Floor, The Mall, 37 The Mall, Luton LU1 2LJ (On-Site)

Posted 16 days ago

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Deputy Team Manager - Leaving Care Team

Luton Borough Council

45718 - 48710 GBP / year

Town Hall Extension (On-Site)

Posted 17 days ago

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Senior Employment Solicitor

Luton Borough Council

51802 - 54924 GBP / year

Hybrid (On-Site)

Posted 18 days ago

Educational Psychologist

Luton Borough Council

50627 - 60160 GBP / year

Luton (On-Site)

Posted 18 days ago

Senior Solicitor - Contracts and Procurement

Luton Borough Council

50512 - 53584 GBP / year

Luton Town Hall/Hybrid (On-Site)

Posted 18 days ago

Maintained School Governor

Luton Borough Council

£0 - £9,999

Luton (On-Site)

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Chief Executive

Luton Borough Council

GBP 195,067.00 - 212,679.00

Luton (On-Site)

Posted 21 days ago

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Deputy Head of Service - Family Help

Electrician (Multi-Trade)

Occupational Therapist - Adult Social Care

Innovation Officer

Senior Practitioner - Children with Disabilities

Social Worker - Adoption Team

Social Worker - Children Looked After

Assistant Engineer

Senior Practitioner - Social Work Academy

Deputy Team Manager - MASH

Mockingbird Liasion Officer

Senior Integrated Commissioning Manager

Deputy Team Manager - Leaving Care Team

Senior Employment Solicitor

Educational Psychologist

Senior Solicitor - Contracts and Procurement

Maintained School Governor

Chief Executive

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