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<h2>About the job</h2>Salary: £33,143 – £36,363 a year plus £963 essential car user allowance Hours per week: 37 Contract type: Permanent&nbsp;This post is Term time plus 20 daysLuton is proud to be a Child Friendly Town, committed to ensuring that all children and young people – including those with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) – have access to the same opportunities as their peers. We’re working together to create a town where every child has a voice that is heard, valued, and acted upon, and where children with SEND can thrive and achieve excellent educational outcomes.We are now seeking a dedicated, experienced and passionate SEN Home Visitor – Pre-School to join our specialist team, playing a key role in supporting Luton’s youngest children with complex and significant needs.As an SEN Home Visitor, you will:<ul><li>Work closely with families, professionals, and early years providers to identify and assess the special educational needs of pre-statutory school-aged children.</li><li>Deliver high-quality, specialist teaching to children with significant and complex needs in their home environment or early years settings.</li><li>Lead on successful transitions from home learning to early years settings, reducing barriers and empowering families through early support.</li><li>Provide SEND advice and interventions that are evidence-based and outcome-focused, ensuring practices are aligned with statutory guidance and local policy.</li><li>Produce comprehensive assessments, reports, and plans to support each child’s development and learning journey.</li></ul>Please note this role does not attract sponsorship.<h2>About you</h2>We are looking for an exceptional Early Years practitioner who brings:<ul><li>A minimum Level 3 Early Years qualification (e.g. NVQ3, CACHE, BTEC, HND).</li><li>In-depth knowledge of child development and a strong understanding of the EYFS framework.</li><li>Experience of working with children with SEND and delivering tailored interventions.</li><li>A solution-focused, flexible approach and the ability to work independently and proactively.</li><li>Confidence in working in a range of physical environments, including homes and nurseries (you’ll often be working at floor level and transporting resources).</li><li>Excellent communication, interpersonal, and coaching skills to support and collaborate with parents and professionals.</li><li>A commitment to inclusive practice, with sensitivity to diversity and the unique needs of each family.</li><li>Willingness to undertake Portage training/accreditation within one year of appointment.</li></ul>Why Join Us?<ul><li>Be part of a visionary local authority that puts children at the heart of everything we do.</li><li>Work in a dynamic, supportive team with a shared passion for inclusion and early intervention.</li><li>Access ongoing professional development, including nationally recognised Portage training.</li><li>Help shape a better future for children and families in your community.</li></ul>Other Requirements<ul><li>You must be able to travel across Luton flexibly and at various times of the day.</li><li>This post is subject to an Enhanced DBS Check.</li></ul>Ready to Make a Difference?If you're passionate about inclusive early years education and want to help every child get the best start in life, we’d love to hear from you.Luton Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We celebrate diversity and are proud to be an equal opportunities employer.<h2>About us</h2>Our ambitious&nbsp;Luton 2040 Vision&nbsp;– that no-one in Luton will have to live in poverty – is at the heart of everything we do. We recognise that our people are remarkable, talented, committed and passionate about serving our residents.The people of Luton depend heavily on this council – and that means our workforce! Are you ready to realise the remarkable and help us deliver our vision?We welcome applications from all sections of the community and are committed to developing a workforce that&nbsp;reflects the diversity of our borough<h2>Application Process</h2>Because of the nature of this job, it will be necessary for the appropriate level of criminal record disclosure to be undertaken. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore applicants are required to declare all unspent cautions and convictions; and also any adult cautions (simple or conditional), and spent convictions that are not protected as defined by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2020). A person’s criminal record will not in itself prevent a person from being appointed to this post. Applicants will not be refused posts because of offences which are not relevant to, and do not place them at or make them a risk in, the role for which they are applying. However in the event of the employment being taken up, any failure to disclose such offence, as detailed above, will result in dismissal or disciplinary action by the Authority. On occasions, we may close a vacancy early due to a very high number of applications being received. <h2>Benefits</h2>We 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<h2>How to apply</h2>We 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:&nbsp;<a href="https://m.luton.gov.uk/Page/Show/Jobs_and_careers/recruitment/Pages/How-to-apply.aspx" target="_blank">How to apply</a><h2>Available documents</h2>Attached documents are available under links. Clicking a document link will initialize its download.<ul><li><a href="https://emea3.recruitmentplatform.com/tlk/pages/fo/download_job_file.jsp?ID=PSKFK026203F3VBQB686G8N7P&amp;nDocumentID=1647056&amp;ptId=11977" target="_blank">download: SEN Home Visitor Pre School JD&amp;PS.pdf</a></li><li><a href="https://emea3.recruitmentplatform.com/tlk/pages/fo/download_job_file.jsp?ID=PSKFK026203F3VBQB686G8N7P&amp;nDocumentID=1647057&amp;ptId=11977" target="_blank">download: Luton_Values_Flyer.pdf</a></li></ul>





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SEN Home Visitor- Pre school

<h2>About the job</h2>Salary: £39,152 - £41,771 a year plus £5,500 market supplement allowance and £963 essential car user allowance (subject to criteria) Hours per week: 37 Contract type:Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of children and young people? We are looking for an experienced and motivated&nbsp;Supervising Social Worker&nbsp;to join our dynamic&nbsp;Fostering Team, playing a key role in supporting some of the most vulnerable children in our borough.As a Social Worker within our Fostering Service, you will:<ul><li>Carry out the full range of statutory Family Placement responsibilities in line with the&nbsp;National Minimum Standards for Fostering Services&nbsp;and&nbsp;Fostering Services Regulations.</li><li>Promote the best interests of children and young people at all times.</li><li>Manage a varied caseload that includes the&nbsp;recruitment, assessment, supervision, and training&nbsp;of foster carers.</li><li>Deliver high-quality support and contribute to the&nbsp;planning and review processes&nbsp;for children in placement.</li><li>Prepare and present detailed reports to the&nbsp;Fostering Panel.</li><li>Work autonomously and in partnership with a range of professionals to ensure a seamless, high-quality service.</li></ul>Please note this role does not attract sponsorship.<h2>About you</h2>We are looking for someone with:<ul><li>Substantial post-qualifying experience&nbsp;in fostering and statutory children’s social work.</li><li>A&nbsp;DipSW, CQSW or equivalent&nbsp;recognised professional qualification.</li><li>Strong&nbsp;forensic assessment skills&nbsp;and the ability to supervise and support foster carers effectively.</li><li>A thorough understanding of&nbsp;fostering legislation, regulations, and&nbsp;Care Planning and Fostering Regulations 2015.</li><li>The ability to work on complex and challenging cases&nbsp;independently&nbsp;and as part of a team.</li><li>Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to work with children, families, and multi-agency professionals.</li><li>A sound understanding of&nbsp;child development,&nbsp;family dynamics, and the ability to assess&nbsp;risk of significant harm.</li><li>Commitment to identifying&nbsp;gaps in service&nbsp;and influencing service delivery.</li><li>Willingness and ability to&nbsp;visit children and families in their own homes regularly.</li></ul><h2>About us</h2>Luton Council has been selected to deliver the government’s Families First for Children Pathfinder programme.Luton 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.The 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.Children 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.Our ambitious Luton 2040 Vision&nbsp;– that no-one in Luton will have to live in poverty – is at the heart of everything we do. We recognise that our people are remarkable, talented, committed and passionate about serving our residents.The people of Luton depend heavily on this council – and that means our workforce! Are you ready to realise the remarkable and help us deliver our vision?We welcome applications from all sections of the community and are committed to developing a workforce that&nbsp;reflects the diversity of our borough<h2>Application process</h2>Because of the nature of this job, it will be necessary for the appropriate level of criminal record disclosure to be undertaken. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore applicants are required to declare all unspent cautions and convictions; and also any adult cautions (simple or conditional), and spent convictions that are not protected as defined by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2020). A person’s criminal record will not in itself prevent a person from being appointed to this post. Applicants will not be refused posts because of offences which are not relevant to, and do not place them at or make them a risk in, the role for which they are applying. However in the event of the employment being taken up, any failure to disclose such offence, as detailed above, will result in dismissal or disciplinary action by the Authority.<h2>Additional information</h2>We offer a range of excellent staff benefits which include: <ul><li>From 25&nbsp;to 32&nbsp;days’ annual leave:&nbsp;linked to length of service and grade</li><li>Buying annual leave scheme:&nbsp;buy up to 20 days additional annual leave</li><li>Career Pathways:&nbsp;step up in your career or move into a specialist area</li><li>Pension scheme:&nbsp;with generous employer contributions of up to&nbsp;20.2 per cent (at July 2023) and 3x salary death in service grant</li><li>Generous relocation package:&nbsp;up to £8,000 (subject to eligibility)</li><li>Employee Assistance Programme:&nbsp;a free, 24/7 confidential counselling and wellbeing support service available to all employees, their partner or spouse and dependent children over 16 still living at home</li><li>Work/life balance:&nbsp;flexible working options including working from home where possible. We welcome requests for flexible working arrangements including part-time hours and alternative working patterns</li><li>Training and support:&nbsp;unlimited access to development courses, mentoring and support and clear career pathways</li><li>Staff offers:&nbsp;includes discounts on your MOT, gym and fitness, restaurants and salons</li><li>Arriva Travel Club:&nbsp;great value savings on local bus travel</li><li>Friday Funday Socials -&nbsp;One Friday every 2 months where we encourage our staff to get together to socialise after work</li></ul><h2>Available documents</h2>Attached documents are available under links. Clicking a document link will initialize its download.<ul><li><a href="https://emea3.recruitmentplatform.com/tlk/pages/fo/download_job_file.jsp?ID=PSKFK026203F3VBQB686G8N7P&amp;nDocumentID=1596950&amp;ptId=11950" target="_blank">download: Supervising Social Worker JD.pdf</a></li><li><a href="https://emea3.recruitmentplatform.com/tlk/pages/fo/download_job_file.jsp?ID=PSKFK026203F3VBQB686G8N7P&amp;nDocumentID=1596951&amp;ptId=11950" target="_blank">download: Luton_Values_Flyer.pdf</a></li></ul>





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Supervising Social Worker

<h2>About the job</h2>Salary: £53,460 - £56,681 a year plus £3,203 car benefit allowance and £5,000 market supplement Hours per week: 37 Contract type: PermanentMake a difference that lasts – lead a truly multi-disciplinary teamWe’re building a bold new Family Help model that wraps the right professionals around families at the right time. As our Family Help Team Manager you will coordinate social workers, psychologists, PCSO’s, CAMHS clinicians, housing officers, youth workers and many others to deliver joined-up early-help and child-in-need services that keep children safe and thriving in their own homes and communities.What you’ll be doing<ul><li>Inspire and lead a diverse team of specialists, embedding a culture of high support and high challenge.</li><li>Hold strategic oversight of all early-help and child-in-need cases, making decisive safeguarding judgements – including initiating Care Proceedings where necessary.</li><li>Drive practice quality – champion evidence-based interventions, run reflective supervision, and track impact through robust QA and performance indicators.</li><li>Forge strong partnerships with schools, health, police, voluntary and community sectors so families experience one seamless service.</li><li>Manage resources wisely – set priorities, control a devolved budget and deploy staff and commissioned services for maximum impact.</li><li>Promote continuous learning – coach, mentor and develop practitioners so that excellent social work flourishes across the service.</li></ul>Interviews for this post will take place w/c 3rd November 2025.Please note this role does not attract sponsorship.<h2>About you</h2>You’re an experienced and confident social care professional with a strong background in Family Help, Safeguarding, and Child Protection. You lead with purpose, make sound decisions in complex situations, and are passionate about delivering high-quality services for children and families.You bring:<ul><li>Significant experience&nbsp;in children’s social care, including early help and statutory work.</li><li>A proven ability to&nbsp;manage, motivate and develop&nbsp;multidisciplinary teams.</li><li>Strong&nbsp;decision-making&nbsp;skills, particularly in safeguarding and complex casework.</li><li>A track record of&nbsp;supporting high standards&nbsp;through supervision, coaching, and quality assurance.</li><li>Excellent communication&nbsp;skills – able to write clear reports and represent the service at all levels.</li><li>Experience&nbsp;managing budgets&nbsp;and deploying resources effectively.</li><li>In-depth&nbsp;knowledge of relevant legislation, guidance, and best&nbsp;practice in children’s&nbsp;services.</li><li>A collaborative approach, with experience working across agencies to achieve better outcomes.</li></ul>Essential:<ul><li>Social work qualification (DipSW, CQSW or equivalent)</li><li>Registered with Social Work England</li></ul>You're driven, child-focused, and ready to lead meaningful change.<h2>About us</h2>Luton Council has been selected to deliver the government’s Families First for Children Pathfinder programme.Luton 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.The 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.Children 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.Our ambitious&nbsp;Luton 2040 Vision&nbsp;– that no-one in Luton will have to live in poverty – is at the heart of everything we do. We recognise that our people are remarkable, talented, committed and passionate about serving our residents.The people of Luton depend heavily on this council – and that means our workforce! Are you ready to realise the remarkable and help us deliver our vision?<h2>Application process</h2>Because of the nature of this job, it will be necessary for the appropriate level of criminal record disclosure to be undertaken. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore applicants are required to declare all unspent cautions and convictions; and also any adult cautions (simple or conditional), and spent convictions that are not protected as defined by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2020). A person’s criminal record will not in itself prevent a person from being appointed to this post. Applicants will not be refused posts because of offences which are not relevant to, and do not place them at or make them a risk in, the role for which they are applying. However in the event of the employment being taken up, any failure to disclose such offence, as detailed above, will result in dismissal or disciplinary action by the Authority.<h2>Additional information</h2>We offer a range of excellent staff benefits which include: <ul><li>From 25&nbsp;to 32&nbsp;days’ annual leave:&nbsp;linked to length of service and grade</li><li>Buying annual leave scheme:&nbsp;buy up to 20 days additional annual leave</li><li>Career Pathways:&nbsp;step up in your career or move into a specialist area</li><li>Pension scheme:&nbsp;with generous employer contributions of up to&nbsp;20.2 per cent (at July 2023) and 3x salary death in service grant</li><li>Generous relocation package:&nbsp;up to £8,000 (subject to eligibility)</li><li>Employee Assistance Programme:&nbsp;a free, 24/7 confidential counselling and wellbeing support service available to all employees, their partner or spouse and dependent children over 16 still living at home</li><li>Work/life balance:&nbsp;flexible working options including working from home where possible. We welcome requests for flexible working arrangements including part-time hours and alternative working patterns</li><li>Training and support:&nbsp;unlimited access to development courses, mentoring and support and clear career pathways</li><li>Staff offers:&nbsp;includes discounts on your MOT, gym and fitness, restaurants and salons</li><li>Arriva Travel Club:&nbsp;great value savings on local bus travel</li><li>Friday Funday Socials -&nbsp;One Friday every 2 months where we encourage our staff to get together to socialise after work</li></ul><h2>Available documents</h2>Attached documents are available under links. Clicking a document link will initialize its download.<ul><li><a href="https://emea3.recruitmentplatform.com/tlk/pages/fo/download_job_file.jsp?ID=PSKFK026203F3VBQB686G8N7P&amp;nDocumentID=1545657&amp;ptId=11957" target="_blank">download: M5 Team Manager - Family Help JD.pdf</a></li><li><a href="https://emea3.recruitmentplatform.com/tlk/pages/fo/download_job_file.jsp?ID=PSKFK026203F3VBQB686G8N7P&amp;nDocumentID=1545658&amp;ptId=11957" target="_blank">download: Luton_Values_Flyer.pdf</a></li></ul>





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Team Manager - Family Help

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Are you an enthusiastic and dedicated educator looking to make a real impact on young minds? We are seeking a motivated and inspiring&nbsp; Class Room Teacher to join our dynamic team and help shape the future of our children and young people.
What you’ll be doing:
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<li>Plan, prepare, and deliver high-quality lessons that engage and challenge children and young people.</li>
<li>Foster a positive learning environment that supports children and young people's educational and personal growth.</li>
<li>Assess and monitor student progress, providing constructive feedback and support.</li>
<li>Work collaboratively with colleagues, parents, and the wider school community to ensure student success.</li>
<li>Participate in school activities, extracurricular programs, and professional development opportunities.</li>
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What we’re looking for:
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<li>Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) and a teaching degree or equivalent </li>
<li>A qualification in SEND education is desirable.</li>
<li>Experience of working with children with SEND and ASC is ideal but applications from those working in mainstream primary or secondary settings and ECTs who feel they are ready to take on a challenge are very welcome</li>
<li>Teaching experience&nbsp;</li>
<li>Strong classroom management skills and the ability to inspire and motivate children and young people.</li>
<li>Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.</li>
<li>A commitment to continuous professional development and innovation in teaching methods.</li>
</ul>
Why work for us?
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<li>Supportive and friendly school community</li>
<li>Ongoing training and development opportunities</li>
<li>A rewarding role where you’ll make a real impact!</li>
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We value your hard work and dedication, and we’re committed to ensuring you feel supported, both professionally and personally so that you are in the best position to make the most impact for the children in our care.

When you join Kedleston Group, you can be certain that your work will have purpose and meaning. You can also expect a supportive environment which enables you to excel in your role and grow in your career.
You will have access to an attractive benefits package including;
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<li>Access to health and well-being programmes, including a free and confidential 24/7 helpline and counselling service</li>
<li>Discounts on retail, travel, and leisure through our benefits platform</li>
<li>Cycle to work scheme</li>
<li>Generous life cover</li>
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Who are we?
Mill School Bury is an independent autism specialist school which supports children and young people aged from 7 - 17. The school has been designed to best support children’s mental health and well-being and to provide a state-of-the-art learning environment.
The school is set in its own extensive grounds including areas for Bush Craft and a MUGA. Inside, a combination of rebound, multi-sensory and immersive reality therapy spaces ensure the holistic approach continues.

Mill School Bury is part of Kedleston Group. We specialise in providing specialist education and care for children aged 7-19 with a range of special educational needs and disabilities (SEND). These include autistic spectrum condition (ASC), attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and social emotional and mental health needs (SEMH).
We are committed to safeguarding and protecting children and we expect all colleagues to share this commitment. We will do everything possible to ensure that only those who are suitable to work with children are recruited to work for us. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020 and is subject to a range of vetting checks including a criminal records disclosure.

We are a disability confident committed and equal opportunities employer, welcoming applications from all sections of the community.

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