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Our BenefitsWe value our colleagues in Cambridgeshire County Council and have developed a number of benefits in addition to the basics like annual leave, sick pay, pension and mileage…<ul><li>A comprehensive wellbeing package to cover all aspects of wellbeing, both in and out of work, which can also be accessed by your family</li><li>Buy up to 4 weeks additional annual leave (pro-rata) through our salary sacrifice scheme</li><li>Take your bank holidays flexibly to better suit your personal circumstances</li><li>Make Additional Voluntary Contributions (Shared AVCs) to your pension with tax and National Insurance savings</li><li>Access to development opportunities, apprenticeships and qualified coaches to support your personal and professional growth</li><li>Paid volunteering hours each year so you can make a positive impact on our community during your normal working day</li><li>Access to Peer Support Groups through our IDEAL staff equality, diversity and inclusion network</li><li>Opportunities to nominate and receive Employee Recognition Awards</li><li>An Our Cambs Rewards account, giving you access to in-store and online discounts as well as our Car Lease and Cycle to Work schemes</li></ul>About the roleWould you like to start or continue your career supporting Children and Young People who have a disability?Several opportunities have arisen at Woodland Lodge in Huntingdon to recruit to Casual/Zero Hours Roles.Woodland Lodge is a home for Children and Young People aged 8 to 18 who have a learning or physical disability and or additional health or behavioural needs.We provide overnight short breaks, Shared Care and Long Term Care as well as day care for Children and Young People, in a safe and supportive environment whilst providing a wide variety of stimulating activities and experiences – this includes activities outside of the homes such as the Cinema, Climbing Walls, Bowling, Seaside trips as well as a wide variety of in house activities.How will you make a difference to the lives of Children and Young People:· By communicating, engaging, encouraging, and supporting young people to take part in local activities and events to develop social and independence skills.· Promoting a safe environment, where Young People can thrive and try out new experiences and have fun.· Advocating on behalf of the Children and Young People.· Being part of the staff team who provide support for Young People during their stay, supporting in all aspects of their care.· Supporting Young People to achieve positive outcomes.· Ability to plan and organise your day.· An understanding of technology such as Tablet Computers, Games Consoles etc which Young People use to aid their communication or express their needs.· The ability to communicate appropriately with Children, Young People, their Families and to colleagues within the Home and the wider Council and to external agencies (such as Social Workers, Teachers etc).· Recording observations and undertake administrative processes as needed.· By having basic knowledge of IT packages such as Word, Excel &amp; Outlook.We reward you with:· an Apprenticeship as a Level 4 Practitioner in Children’s Residential Care· A comprehensive induction covering your basic training and continued professional development including a Diploma Level 3 in Children and Young People (Residential Pathway)· Regular supervision to guide and support you with your career progression within Social Care.Please note that this post requires a Enhanced Disclosure with Barred Lists Checks for Children and Adults from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)For more information, or to have a chat about the role, please contact Dawn Curtis at <a href="mailto:Dawn.Curtis@cambridgeshire.gov.uk" target="_blank">Dawn.Curtis@cambridgeshire.gov.uk</a>. This advert will close once the posts are filled so please don't delay - we want to hear from you today!What will you be doing?<ul><li>Work as a team and individually to provide a flexible responsive, high quality and person-centred care and support to children, young people and their families according to their support plan.</li><li>A mixture of early and late shifts. Early shifts start at 7 am til 3 pm and Late shifts start at 2 pm til 10 pm, </li><li>Support children and young people in their personal care, administration of medication and clinical procedures in line with their support plan and organisational policies and procedures</li><li>Support children and young people to develop independence in these areas appropriate to their age and needs and support plan.</li><li>Ensure that the views and needs of children and young people are sought, heard and responded to in a way that suits them. Promoting communication and participation with the child and young person’s views directly influencing their support.</li><li>Maintain any registration requirements in line with the required bodies and ensure that Cambridgeshire County Council is notified of any circumstances which could affect your registration status</li><li>To liaise closely with keyworkers to ensure that night time knowledge, experience and needs are fully included in the support planning process for children and young people. To Liaise with Keyworkers and managers to support with general admin tasks.</li><li>Record observations and maintain up to date files (paper and electronic), utilising agreed systems and procedures; undertake administrative processes as necessary to maintain systems, procedures and office practices.</li><li>Be familiar with and work according to health, environmental and safety policies and procedures. In the event of any serious risk, take immediate action to reduce this risk and inform senior management.</li></ul>For more information, or to have a chat about the role, please contact Dawn Curtis at <a href="mailto:Dawn.Curtis@cambridgeshire.gov.uk" target="_blank">Dawn.Curtis@cambridgeshire.gov.uk</a>. About youPlease can you ensure you can:<ul><li>Reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work</li><li>Be authorised to work in the United Kingdom full time</li><li>Please note we do not offer Sponsorships.</li></ul>





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Assistant Residential Worker - Zero Hours/Relief

Our BenefitsWe value our colleagues in Cambridgeshire County Council and have developed a number of benefits in addition to the basics like annual leave, sick pay, pension and mileage…<ul><li>A comprehensive wellbeing package to cover all aspects of wellbeing, both in and out of work, which can also be accessed by your family</li><li>Buy up to 4 weeks additional annual leave (pro-rata) through our salary sacrifice scheme</li><li>Take your bank holidays flexibly to better suit your personal circumstances</li><li>Make Additional Voluntary Contributions (Shared AVCs) to your pension with tax and National Insurance savings</li><li>Access to development opportunities, apprenticeships and qualified coaches to support your personal and professional growth</li><li>Paid volunteering hours each year so you can make a positive impact on our community during your normal working day</li><li>Access to Peer Support Groups through our IDEAL staff equality, diversity and inclusion network</li><li>Opportunities to nominate and receive Employee Recognition Awards</li><li>An Our Cambs Rewards account, giving you access to in-store and online discounts as well as our Car Lease and Cycle to Work schemes</li></ul>Take a look at our Employment Benefits Brochure attached to this advert to find out more.In addition, for this role you can expect:<ul><li>Up to 20% market factor applied to advertised salary (subject to experience and performance at interview)</li><li>Up to £8K relocation sum (subject to terms and conditions)</li></ul>About the roleThis role is a key part of our Contracts and Commissioning Team within the Project Delivery Service, which is part of the Highways and Transport Directorate. As the NEC Commercial Manager, you will lead the Commercial Team and be responsible for the commercial career progression/development of our people in Highways and Transport.You will be responsible for commercial support for the delivery of a range of highways services and ensure we meet the requirements of the County Council and other clients whilst demonstrating value for money.What will you be doing?You will be supporting the Group Manager Contracts and Commissioning and other managers within Place &amp; Sustainability in delivering the Council and Directorate’s objectives through joined-up service planning and the flexible use of resources. Managing NEC and PFI commercial processes delivering a Highways and Transport Services throughout Place and Sustainability Directorate.The team will work with wider teams within Project Delivery to ensure the day-to-day delivery of services achieve quality, cost and programme assurance. Achieving a high level of stakeholder satisfaction. You will interface with internal and external client teams throughout the council and external clients for third party works.As a team you will manage and provide professional advice on commercial issues and apply cost procedures related to procurement and delivery. Supporting the development of the commercial function throughout Highways and Transport. These posts are key to adopting an improved commercially focused culture.To find out more about our team visit, <a href="https://www.cambridgeshire.gov.uk/highway-jobs" target="_blank">https://www.cambridgeshire.gov.uk/highway-jobs</a>For an informal chat please contact Lisa Swannell Group Manager Contracts &amp; Commissioning <a href="mailto:lisa.swannell@cambridgeshire.gov.uk" target="_blank">lisa.swannell@cambridgeshire.gov.uk</a>To apply, please upload a document containing your CV and a covering letter, outlining how you meet the essential criteria within the job specification. Ensure your covering letter to support your CV is no more than two pages.Applications are reviewed on a daily basis, please do not delay the submission of your application as this is a rolling advert and will be closed once a successful candidate has been found. <ul></ul>

NEC Commercial Manager 

Our BenefitsWe value our colleagues in Cambridgeshire County Council and have developed a number of benefits in addition to the basics like annual leave, sick pay, pension and mileage…<ul><li>A comprehensive wellbeing package to cover all aspects of wellbeing, both in and out of work, which can also be accessed by your family</li><li>6 days of protected time each year to support in maintaining your Continuous Professional Development</li><li>A relocation package of up to £8,000 (eligibility applies)</li><li>A pay progression scheme to enable you to accelerate through the pay grade as you gain experience and skills</li><li>Scalable retention payments of up to £7,900 over a 3 year period, starting after your first full year of employment</li><li>A Refer a Friend Scheme where if you refer another Social Worker to us who is subsequently employed by us as a result of that introduction, we’ll pay you an introduction fee of £350</li><li>Access to our Cambridgeshire Academy for Reaching Excellence (CARE) who will support your development, enabling you to become the best practitioner you can be</li></ul>For more information and to see our other benefits, take a look at the benefits brochure attached to this advert.About the roleWe are looking for passionate and enthusiastic Social Workers who have the child’s voice at the heart of everything they do to join us in our Assessment Team!Our Assessment Teams are lively and fast-paced. We’re a team who have a passion for ensuring that children, young people and families in our community receive a positive and timely service. The work is rich, varied and allows for a high level of multi-agency working, often to tight timelines. The nature of our work means that you see positive outcomes quickly.We are proud to have created a space for our social care colleagues to have an area to reflect as a team, as well as conducting monthly individual supervisions. We recognise that the job can bring challenges and are proud to offer our colleagues holistic support. You will have the opportunity to be creative with care planning and will have the opportunity to have your ideas and voice heard. Our team is supported by Children’s Information and Advice Officers (CIAOs) which makes administrative tasks much more manageable. You will also be supported by a permanent Team Manager, who will provide you with a consistent and reliable senior leadership team.We are supporting our colleagues in career progression and have a comprehensive Learning and Development team that offers bespoke training. This is supported by our Cambridgeshire Academy for Reaching Excellence (CARE) , which is aimed at nurturing and developing social care skills. The new Social Care Academy aims to improve outcomes for children and young people through support and training being offered for social work students and apprentices, international practitioners, experienced social workers and those in leadership positions. This is seen as a long-term investment to deliver excellent outcomes for children and young people of Cambridgeshire and to enable opportunities for them to thrive.This supports our ways of working while also embedding the ambitions for a greener, fairer and more caring Cambridgeshire.We have vacancies currently in our Cambridge City and South Cambridgeshire teams based at Fawcett House in Cambridge, our East team based at Noble House in Ely and our Huntingdon team based at Scott House in Huntingdon.If this sounds like an environment where you would thrive, we would love to hear from you! For more information, call Nathalie on 01223 475920 or email <a href="mailto:joinus@cambridgeshire.gov.uk" target="_blank">joinus@cambridgeshire.gov.uk</a>.This is a rolling campaign and we check applications daily, don’t wait to apply!In Children’s Services we are working to reshape what we do and how we do it. Why not be part of it?Appointment to this post will be subject to the outcome of an Enhanced Disclosure obtained through the Disclosure and Barring Service. The Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.We support flexible working requests from day one of employment and so we are open to discussing different working patterns to help you bring your best self to work.What will you be doing?Day-to-day responsibilities of a Social Worker in Assessment include:<ul><li>Act as the lead professional and ensure all matters in respect of safeguarding are dealt with promptly, effectively and in line with child protection procedures, escalating where necessary.</li><li>Undertake assessments to identify and respond to needs, building on strength and ensuring that analysis is robust and leads to clear outcomes that can be met through SMART targets.</li><li>Engage with children, young people, and their families to develop effective and empowering relationships which facilitate change and improve outcomes.</li><li>Produce reports and plans for a variety of forums, including court, which are child focussed and reflect their experience.</li></ul>About youWe're looking for confident and dynamic individuals who enjoy making a difference in their local community, are curious and spot things that others might not see, enjoys building relationships and likes to explore possibilities.You must:<ul><li>Be a qualified Social Worker with a Social Work England registration</li><li>Have the ability to work from a variety of locations and travel countywide independently</li></ul>For a full list of the requirements of the role, please check out the Job Description &amp; Person Specification.Please note we are not accepting applications from candidates living overseas who require sponsorship to move to the UK





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Children's Social Worker - Assessment Team

Our BenefitsWe value our colleagues in Cambridgeshire County Council and have developed a number of benefits in addition to the basics like annual leave, sick pay, pension and mileage…<ul><li>A comprehensive wellbeing package to cover all aspects of wellbeing, both in and out of work, which can also be accessed by your family</li><li>6 days of protected time each year to support in maintaining your Continuous Professional Development</li><li>A relocation package of up to £8,000 (eligibility applies)</li><li>A pay progression scheme to enable you to accelerate through the pay grade as you gain experience and skills</li><li>Scalable retention payments of up to £7,900 over a 3 year period, starting after your first full year of employment </li><li>A Refer a Friend Scheme where if you refer another Social Worker to us who is subsequently employed by us as a result of that introduction, we’ll pay you an introduction fee of £350</li><li>Access to our Cambridgeshire Academy for Reaching Excellence (CARE) who will support your development, enabling you to become the best practitioner you can be</li></ul>For more information and to see our other benefits, take a look at the benefits brochure attached to this advert.About the roleWe are looking for passionate and enthusiastic Social Workers who have the child’s voice at the heart of everything they do to join us in our Family Support and Safeguarding Team!We manage a varied caseload of Child in Need, Children in need of Protection, Public Law Outline and care proceedings, focusing on children up to the age of 18. You will all use a Motivational Interviewing approach where you will act in partnership with children and their families to achieve sustainable change and improved outcomes for children. You will be supported in this by a multi-disciplinary team that includes adult mental health workers, drug and alcohol recovery workers, and adult domestic abuse workers, supported by our practice methods. This is an exciting and creative time to join us in Family Safeguarding, and we would welcome applications from a diverse range of workers to enhance our existing workforce.We currently have vacancies in our teams based at Stanton House in Huntingdon, Fawcett House in Cambridge, Noble House in Ely and Awdry House in Wisbech. If this sounds like an environment where you would thrive, we would love to hear from you! For more information, call Nathalie on 01223 475920 or email <a href="mailto:joinus@cambridgeshire.gov.uk" target="_blank">joinus@cambridgeshire.gov.uk</a>.This is a rolling campaign and we check applications daily, don't wait to apply!In Children’s Services we are working to reshape what we do and how we do it. Why not be part of it?Appointment to this post will be subject to the outcome of an Enhanced Disclosure obtained through the Disclosure and Barring Service. The Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.We support flexible working requests from day one of employment and so we are open to discussing different working patterns to help you bring your best self to work.What will you be doing?Day-to-day responsibilities of a Social Worker in Family Support and Safeguarding include:<ul><li>Act as the lead professional and ensure all matters in respect of safeguarding are dealt with promptly, effectively and in line with child protection procedures, escalating where necessary.</li><li>Undertake assessments to identify and respond to needs, building on strength and ensuring that analysis is robust and leads to clear outcomes that can be met through SMART targets.</li><li>Engage with children, young people, and their families to develop effective and empowering relationships which facilitate change and improve outcomes.</li><li>Produce reports and plans for a variety of forums, including court, which are child focussed and reflect their experience.</li></ul>About youWe're looking for confident and dynamic individuals who enjoy making a difference in their local community, are curious and spot things that others might not see, enjoys building relationships and likes to explore possibilities.You must:<ul><li>Be a qualified Social Worker with a Social Work England registration</li><li>Have the ability to work from a variety of locations and travel countywide independently</li></ul>For a full list of the requirements of the role, please check out the Job Description &amp; Person Specification.Please note we are not accepting applications from candidates living overseas who require sponsorship to move to the UK





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Children's Social Worker - Family Support and Safeguarding Team 

Our BenefitsWe value our colleagues in Cambridgeshire County Council and have developed a number of benefits in addition to the basics like annual leave, sick pay, pension and mileage…<ul><li>A comprehensive wellbeing package to cover all aspects of wellbeing, both in and out of work, which can also be accessed by your family</li><li>6 days of protected time each year to support in maintaining your Continuous Professional Development</li><li>A relocation package of up to £8,000 (eligibility applies)</li><li>A pay progression scheme to enable Social Workers to accelerate through the pay grade as you gain experience and skills</li><li>Scalable retention payments of up to £7,650 over a 3 year period, starting after your first full year of employment for staff in our Assessment, Family Support &amp; Safeguarding and Corporate Parenting Teams</li><li>A Refer a Friend Scheme where if you refer another Social Worker to us who is subsequently employed by us as a result of that introduction, we’ll pay you an introduction fee of £350</li><li>Access to our Cambridgeshire Academy for Reaching Excellence (CARE) who will support your development, enabling you to become the best practitioner you can be</li></ul>For more information and to see our other benefits, take a look at the benefits brochure attached to this advert.About the roleWe believe in giving Children, Young People and their Families choice, control and flexibility in how they manage their support needs, and the right to access inclusive services and be part of their own community. Our Children’s Social Workers use Person Centred Planning approaches in seeking the views, wishes and feelings of those in our community.We are passionate about making a difference and do all we can to make the lives of our Children, Young People and their Families better. We are committed to high professional standards, continuous learning and we enjoy the challenges the Social Worker role brings.If this sounds like an role that suits your skill set, we would love to hear from you! For more information, call Nathalie on 01223 475920 or email <a href="mailto:joinus@cambridgeshire.gov.uk" target="_blank">joinus@cambridgeshire.gov.uk</a>.We currently have vacancies in Wisbech, Ely, Cambridge and Huntingdon. This is a rolling campaign and we check applications daily, so don’t wait to apply!In Children’s Services we are working to reshape what we do and how we do it. Why not be part of it?Appointment to this post will be subject to the outcome of an Enhanced Disclosure obtained through the Disclosure and Barring Service. The Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.We support flexible working requests from day one of employment and so we are open to discussing different working patterns to help you bring your best self to work.About youWe're looking for confident and dynamic individuals who enjoy making a difference in their local community, are curious and spot things that others might not see, enjoys building relationships and likes to explore possibilities.You must:<ul><li>Be a qualified Social Worker with a Social Work England registration</li><li>Have the ability to work from a variety of locations and travel countywide independently</li></ul>For a full list of the requirements of the role, please check out the Job Description &amp; Person Specification.We will not be able to accept applications from Newly Qualified Social Workers for this role as we recruit to our ASYE programme at the beginning of each year. For more information and to register your interest roles and be notified when we're recruiting Newly Qualified Social Workers, head to our <a href="https://www.cambridgeshire.gov.uk/council/jobs-and-careers/we-love-social-workers/newly-qualified-social-workers" target="_blank">website</a>.Please note we are not accepting applications from candidates living overseas who require sponsorship to move to the UK





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Children's Social Worker and Senior Practitioner Positions

Our BenefitsWe value our colleagues in Cambridgeshire County Council and have developed a number of benefits in addition to the basics like annual leave, sick pay, pension and mileage…<ul><li>A comprehensive wellbeing package to cover all aspects of wellbeing, both in and out of work, which can also be accessed by your family</li><li>Buy up to 4 weeks additional annual leave (pro-rata) through our salary sacrifice scheme</li><li>Take your bank holidays flexibly to better suit your personal circumstances</li><li>Make Additional Voluntary Contributions (Shared AVCs) to your pension with tax and National Insurance savings</li><li>Access to development opportunities, apprenticeships and qualified coaches to support your personal and professional growth</li><li>Paid volunteering hours each year so you can make a positive impact on our community during your normal working day</li><li>Access to Peer Support Groups through our IDEAL staff equality, diversity and inclusion network</li><li>Opportunities to nominate and receive Employee Recognition Awards</li><li>An Our Cambs Rewards account, giving you access to in-store and online discounts as well as our Car Lease and Cycle to Work schemes</li></ul>Take a look at our Employment Benefits Brochure attached to this advert to find out more.About the roleThe Economy and Climate Change team oversees the Climate Change and Environment programme, which aims to reduce our carbon emissions and protect the environment and support Cambridgeshire County Council’s mission to become a net zero organisation by 2030. We’re therefore looking for a passionate and technically skilled Climate Consents Officer to help us get there.In this pivotal role, you’ll provide expert advice on carbon emissions and climate risk across major planning applications and infrastructure projects. You’ll work closely with internal teams and external partners to ensure climate considerations are embedded in everything we do from policy development to project delivery.This is a great opportunity to join a supportive and friendly team working across a number of Council's functions. If you are looking to make a real impact in a forward-thinking local authority committed to climate leadership and innovation, this could be a great role for youOur office base is Sackville House, Cambourne, with flexibility to work in alternative Council office locations, as well as homeworking. The post is fixed term for 2 years with the possibility of being extended / made permanent.For further information or an informal discussion about the role, please contact Emily Bolton, Climate Crisis Strategy Manager at <a href="mailto:emily.bolton@cambridgeshire.gov.uk" target="_blank">emily.bolton@cambridgeshire.gov.uk</a>In person interviews will be held on Fri 10 October at Sunley House, Papworth Everard.What will you be doing?As a Climate Consents Officer you will lead technical reviews of planning applications, including NSIPs and TWAOs, ensuring carbon and climate impacts are fully assessed. You will provide strategic carbon advice across the Council, influencing projects, policies, and strategies.Managing and delivering climate-related projects aligned with our Climate Change and Environment Strategy will be a key part of the role along with contributing to the Council’s Climate Training Programme, including Carbon Literacy Training.You will be required to support with funding bids and help shape innovative, evidence-based climate initiatives.About youTo be successful in this role we are looking for someone with the following skills and abilities- <ul><li>A degree level qualification in a subject relating to Environment, Sustainable Development, or a related field (postgraduate qualifications desirable).</li><li>Strong knowledge of carbon accounting, climate legislation, and environmental impact assessments.</li><li>Excellent communication and analytical skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate across teams.</li><li>A proactive, solutions-focused mindset with experience in project management and stakeholder engagement.</li></ul>For a full list of the requirements of the role, please review the Job Description &amp; Person Specification. 





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Climate Consents Officer

Our Benefits.About the roleEnthusiastic teaching assistant required to join our creative and caring school. We are looking for an experienced candidate to work in our school to support existing children. The role will involve mostly working in the Year 5 class with some one to one work with an identified child on 3 afternoons. The ideal candidate will have: • High expectations of themselves and the children • The ability to communicate effectively with others • A desire to be patient, positive and kind to children • An ability to show initiative and be self-directed as necessary • The ability to promote positive relationships with parents • A sense of humourFor more information or to chat about this opportunity please contact Mr Andrew Hastings, Headteacher, email: <a href="mailto:office@colville.cambs" target="_blank">office@colville.cambs</a>'sch'uk. To download application pack please go to <a href="https://www.colvilleschool.co.uk/vacancies/" target="_blank">https://www.colvilleschool.co.uk/vacancies/</a>Interviews will be held on 29.09.25. What will you be doing?Support classroom teachers across the school to facilitate the activeparticipation of children in the academic and social activities of the school. Contribute to raising standards of achievement for all pupils.About youEnthusiastic teaching assistant required to join our creative and caring school. We are looking for an experienced candidate to work in our school to support existing children. The role will involve mostly working in the Year 5 class with some one to one work with an identified child on 3 afternoons. 





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Teaching Assistant

Our BenefitsWe value our colleagues in Cambridgeshire County Council and have developed a number of benefits in addition to the basics like annual leave, sick pay, pension and mileage…<ul><li>A comprehensive wellbeing package to cover all aspects of wellbeing, both in and out of work, which can also be accessed by your family</li><li>Buy up to 4 weeks additional annual leave (pro-rata) through our salary sacrifice scheme</li><li>Take your bank holidays flexibly to better suit your personal circumstances</li><li>Make Additional Voluntary Contributions (Shared AVCs) to your pension with tax and National Insurance savings</li><li>Access to development opportunities, apprenticeships and qualified coaches to support your personal and professional growth</li><li>Paid volunteering hours each year so you can make a positive impact on our community during your normal working day</li><li>Access to Peer Support Groups through our IDEAL staff equality, diversity and inclusion network</li><li>Opportunities to nominate and receive Employee Recognition Awards</li><li>An Our Cambs Rewards account, giving you access to in-store and online discounts as well as our Car Lease and Cycle to Work schemes</li></ul>Take a look at our Employment Benefits Brochure attached to this advert to find out more.About the roleCambridgeshire County Council Targeted Support Service provides support to children, young people, and their families. Each district team consists of Family Workers, Child and Family Centre Workers, Young People Workers, Senior Transitions Advisors, Transitions Advisors, Client Researchers and managers. The role of Child and Family Centres is to improve outcomes for all children, from pre-birth to age 19, and to reduce inequalities in outcomes between children growing up in disadvantage and the wider population. Child and Family Centres provide a focus for multi-agency teams to deliver integrated services to young children and their families. We have 1 x 37hr full time post within Huntingdonshire Child and Family Centres team.This post will be based at our Huntingdon Youth Child and Family Centre but working across the district in St Ives, Ramsey, Sawtry, Huntingdon and surrounding villages, occasional travel to St Neots. Occasional evening and weekend working. To apply, please attach a CV and supporting statement, please make sure your CV/supporting statement tells us the following:<ol><li>Why would you like to be considered for this role?</li><li>What personal qualities, skills and experiences will you apply to this role? Using the list of qualities, skills and experiences detailed below and in the job specification, tell us how you meet each of those criteria.</li><li>Please add any other information in support of your application. </li></ol>Applicants must be eligible to work in the UK. You will be required to hold a full and valid driving licence and have access to a vehicle or have the ability to otherwise travel efficiently between locations. For more information or to chat about this opportunity please contact Hannah Frampton, <a href="mailto:hannah.frampton@cambridgeshire.gov.uk" target="_blank">hannah.frampton@cambridgeshire.gov.uk</a> Interviews will be held on Friday 10 October.Cambridgeshire County Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults. Appointment to this post will be subject to the outcome of an enhanced DBS. What will you be doing?With a particular focus on the 0-5 age group, Child and Family Centre Workers provide support to children and families to access information, advice and guidance, play, support and learning opportunities in both targeted and universal group settings. Support will be delivered in both Child and Family Centres, Family Hubs and outreach venues within the wider community. About youQualities: <ul><li>You will be motivated and dedicated to supporting families to achieve positive outcomes. </li><li>You will be organised, able to work autonomously and as a team. </li><li>You will be willing, approachable, personable and able to build a positive rapport with children, young people and their families. </li><li>You will be willing to continue your professional development through informal and formal training. </li></ul>Skills and experience: <ul><li>Knowledge of the Early Years Foundation Stage requirements. </li><li>Understanding of child protection policies and procedures and the importance of safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable adults. </li><li>Direct experience of working with children aged 0-5 years and their families. </li><li>Practical knowledge and experience of working with vulnerable families and being aware of the issues a practitioner may face while working with vulnerable families. </li><li>Experience of facilitating group sessions for parents. </li><li>Experience of providing information, advice and signposting services to families. </li><li>Experience of engaging parents in community activities. </li><li>Ability to carry out routine administration, for example attendance records and evaluations. </li><li>Competent in the use of IT software including Word, Excel, social media and data reporting systems. </li><li>Willingness to travel locally and across the county. </li><li>Able to work flexibly to support the delivery of the Child and Family Centre offer, including some evening and weekend working as required. </li><li>Ability to demonstrate awareness and understanding of equality, diversity and inclusion and how this applies to this role.</li></ul>





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Child and Family Centre Worker

Our BenefitsWe value our colleagues in Cambridgeshire County Council and have developed a number of benefits in addition to the basics like annual leave, sick pay, pension and mileage…<ul><li>A comprehensive wellbeing package to cover all aspects of wellbeing, both in and out of work, which can also be accessed by your family</li><li>Buy up to 4 weeks additional annual leave (pro-rata) through our salary sacrifice scheme</li><li>Take your bank holidays flexibly to better suit your personal circumstances</li><li>Make Additional Voluntary Contributions (Shared AVCs) to your pension with tax and National Insurance savings</li><li>Access to development opportunities, apprenticeships and qualified coaches to support your personal and professional growth</li><li>Paid volunteering hours each year so you can make a positive impact on our community during your normal working day</li><li>Access to Peer Support Groups through our IDEAL staff equality, diversity and inclusion network</li><li>Opportunities to nominate and receive Employee Recognition Awards</li><li>An Our Cambs Rewards account, giving you access to in-store and online discounts as well as our Car Lease and Cycle to Work schemes</li></ul>Take a look at our Employment Benefits Brochure attached to this advert to find out more.About the roleThis role offers an exciting opportunity for a dynamic and motivated individual to join our Participation Team. As a key player in our organisation, you will be responsible for working with the children and young people we serve to ensure that they have opportunities to have their voice heard and responded to. You will co-develop and co-deliver projects that are important to them.You will also work with the wider Children, Education and Families directorate to support them in ensuring that participation is embedded in practice and is utilised to develop and improve services.The team office base is Scott House in Huntingdon, however the role is a mix of working in the community, as well as from a variety of bases throughout Cambridgeshire and home working. The role will involve some evening work and occasional weekends, with flexible working arrangements ensuring you have a positive work / life balance.For more information or to chat about this opportunity please contact Helen Love on 07484 915977 or at <a href="mailto:helen.love@cambridgeshire.gov.uk" target="_blank">helen.love@cambridgeshire.gov.uk</a>Closing date 22nd September. Interviews will be held in person on 7th October at Scott House and will include a Young People's panel.Appointment to this post will be subject to the outcome of an Enhanced Disclosure obtained through the Disclosure and Barring Service. The Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.What will you be doing?You will work with children and young people receiving a service from across Children, Education and Families Directorate. This includes Targeted Support, Youth Support Services, Children with Disabilities, Family Support and Safeguarding, Children In Care and Leaving Care.You will develop and deliver a range of opportunities for and with our children and young people, to tell us what is important to them and what they would like to change. You will ensure these messages are heard by our services and politicians, and feedback to children and young people what action is being taken as a result.You will identify, recruit and train children and young people to become our Young Inspectors, Young Trainers and Young Recruiters (some of whom will interview you, if you are shortlisted) and co-deliver pieces of work with them.You will take a role in the various elements of our Children In Care Council offer, including our Young People’s Corporate Parenting Meeting, ensuring our Children and Young People have direct access to influence decision makers.You will create and run a range of engagement activities.About youThis role will suit an energetic and positive person who is experienced in working with children and young people, and passionate about children’s rights.You will need to have the skills to engage and influence a range of stakeholders to advocate with and for our children and young people, to ensure they and their voices are at the heart of everything we do.You will love working directly with children and young people and have excellent skills in establishing and maintaining positive working relationships with them.You will have a Key Skill Level 4, Higher National Certificate / National Vocational Qualification Level 4 or equivalent sector knowledge and experience in Youth or Social WorkFor a full list of the requirements of the role, please check out the Job Description and Person Specification. 





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Participation Officer

Our BenefitsWe value our colleagues in Cambridgeshire County Council and have developed a number of benefits in addition to the basics like annual leave, sick pay, pension and mileage…<ul><li>A comprehensive wellbeing package to cover all aspects of wellbeing, both in and out of work, which can also be accessed by your family</li><li>Buy up to 4 weeks additional annual leave (pro-rata) through our salary sacrifice scheme</li><li>Take your bank holidays flexibly to better suit your personal circumstances</li><li>Make Additional Voluntary Contributions (Shared AVCs) to your pension with tax and National Insurance savings</li><li>Access to development opportunities, apprenticeships and qualified coaches to support your personal and professional growth</li><li>Paid volunteering hours each year so you can make a positive impact on our community during your normal working day</li><li>Access to Peer Support Groups through our IDEAL staff equality, diversity and inclusion network</li><li>Opportunities to nominate and receive Employee Recognition Awards</li><li>An Our Cambs Rewards account, giving you access to in-store and online discounts as well as our Car Lease and Cycle to Work schemes</li></ul>Take a look at our Employment Benefits Brochure attached to this advert to find out more.About the roleAre you passionate about supporting victims of domestic abuse and making a real difference in their lives? Join our dedicated Domestic Abuse and Sexual Violence (DASV) Partnership team as an Independent Domestic Violence Advisor (IDVA).About the RoleAs an IDVA, you will provide crisis support to high-risk victims of domestic abuse, helping them increase their safety and make informed choices for their future. You will work closely with the Multi-Agency Risk Assessment Conference (MARAC) process and contribute to the wider strategic aims of the DASV Partnership. What will you be doing?Key Responsibilities<ul><li>Conduct risk assessments and manage high-priority cases.</li><li>Provide tailored crisis support via phone or face-to-face.</li><li>Advocate for victims with external agencies such as housing, legal services, and courts.</li></ul>About YouYou’ll be a compassionate and resilient professional with:<ul><li>A minimum of A-level, NVQ3 or equivalent (essential); a degree or SafeLives IDVA qualification (desirable).</li><li>Strong knowledge of domestic abuse, its impact, and relevant legislation.</li><li>Excellent communication, advocacy, and problem-solving skills.</li><li>Experience of working with victims of domestic abuse.</li><li>Ability to work independently and as part of a team.</li><li>Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable individuals.</li><li>Ability to travel and work across the whole of Cambridgeshire.</li><li>This role will also be subject to DBS check and police vetting</li></ul>Why Join Us?<ul><li>Be part of a supportive and impactful team.</li><li>Help shape services that protect and empower victims.</li><li>Benefit from flexible hybrid working arrangements.</li></ul>Closing Date – Sunday 21st September 2025Interviews – 2nd and 3rd October 2025For any questions please contact julia.cullum<a href="mailto:Hayley.Barrett@cambridgeshire.gov.uk" target="_blank">@cambridgeshire.gov.uk</a>





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Independent Domestic Violence Advisor (IDVA)

Our BenefitsWe value our colleagues in Cambridgeshire County Council and have developed a number of benefits in addition to the basics like annual leave, sick pay, pension and mileage…<ul><li>A comprehensive wellbeing package to cover all aspects of wellbeing, both in and out of work, which can also be accessed by your family</li><li>Buy up to 4 weeks additional annual leave (pro-rata) through our salary sacrifice scheme</li><li>Take your bank holidays flexibly to better suit your personal circumstances</li><li>Make Additional Voluntary Contributions (Shared AVCs) to your pension with tax and National Insurance savings</li><li>Access to development opportunities, apprenticeships and qualified coaches to support your personal and professional growth</li><li>Paid volunteering hours each year so you can make a positive impact on our community during your normal working day</li><li>Access to Peer Support Groups through our IDEAL staff equality, diversity and inclusion network</li><li>Opportunities to nominate and receive Employee Recognition Awards</li><li>An Our Cambs Rewards account, giving you access to in-store and online discounts as well as our Car Lease and Cycle to Work schemes</li></ul>Take a look at our Employment Benefits Brochure attached to this advert to find out more.About the roleCambridge Accommodation Services is based in central Cambridge and supports tenants with learning disabilities in a supported living, residential and respite settings. The role of a Support Worker is to work within a staff team of Support Workers to support and empower adults with a learning disability to enhance the quality of their life, maximise potential and to continue to promote and develop independence skills within their home and in the community.For more information or to chat about this opportunity please contact Teo Florea, Registered Manager <a href="mailto:Teo.Florea@cambridgeshire.gov.uk" target="_blank">Teofilia.Florea@cambridgeshire.gov.uk</a>Appointment to this post will be subject to the outcome of an Enhanced Disclosure obtained through the Disclosure and Barring Service. The Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.What will you be doing?You will report to senior support workers to ensure the service meets the CQC requirements. You will ensure that information within the Service is accurate and up to date and reviewed to meet requirements. This may include care plans, medication management and recording, health action plans, hospital passports, safeguarding, and accident and incident reports. You will liaise with health professionals, ensuring MCA guidance is integrated in decision making. These posts are for 21-29 hours per week. You will have a rolling 4 week Rota and will be working various shifts between 07-00 – 22:00 as well as Bank Holidays and weekends for which additional enhancements are paid. The average hours per week over the 4 weeks is 25 and 25.5. Please see attached rota.The starting pay for the posts is £13.26 per hour.PLEASE NOTE: As these roles are part time, they do not meet the salary requirements to offer sponsorship. You will be completing a comprehensive training program and benefit from excellent career development opportunities as well as being part of a supportive team committed to delivering an excellent service for adults with disabilities. About youYou will have previous experience of supporting a person with a disability and a qualification in Health and Social Care or similar at Level 2 or above.You will have excellent communication skills and IT skills as well as a proficient level of written and spoken English for the purposes of case recording and to enable you to work towards the Level 3 qualification in Health and Social Care if you do not already hold this qualification.You will also need the ability to demonstrate awareness and understanding of equality, diversity and inclusion, and the Mental Capacity Act as well as the need for safety and confidentiality in the role.Please use the supporting statement in your application to evidence how your skills and experience matches the Job Description and Person Specification attached to this advert.This is a rolling campaign, and we will review applications daily. Candidates will be progressed shortly after they apply, and the opportunity will be filled as soon as we identify a suitable candidate. So please don't hesitate, we want to speak to you now! 





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Support Workers

Our BenefitsWe value our colleagues in Cambridgeshire County Council and have developed a number of benefits in addition to the basics like annual leave, sick pay, pension and mileage…<ul><li>A comprehensive wellbeing package to cover all aspects of wellbeing, both in and out of work, which can also be accessed by your family</li><li>6 days of protected time each year to support in maintaining your Continuous Professional Development</li><li>A pay progression scheme to enable you to accelerate through the pay grade as you gain experience and skills</li><li>Scalable retention payments of up to £8,852 over a 3 year period, starting after your first full year of employment, in specific teams</li><li>A Refer a Friend Scheme where if you refer another Social Worker to us who is subsequently employed by us as a result of that introduction, we’ll pay you an introduction fee of £350</li><li>Access to development opportunities, apprenticeships and qualified coaches to support your personal and professional growth</li></ul>For more information and to see our other benefits, take a look at the benefits brochure attached to this advert.About the roleThe Cambridgeshire Deprivation of Liberty Safeguarding Team is delighted to offer a permanent, full-time position for a dedicated and passionate Best Interest Assessor. This is a fantastic chance to make a meaningful impact within a dynamic and supportive team committed to upholding the rights and wellbeing of vulnerable individuals.In addition, we are pleased to announce a secondment opportunity for a fixed-term role of 12 months, ideal for professionals seeking to broaden their experience and contribute to this vital area of practice.The Deprivation of Liberty Safeguarding (DoLS) team have an important role in upholding the human rights of residents living in care homes and hospitals across Cambridgeshire. You will be working with a dedicated and skilled team of Best Interest Assessors, DoLS coordinators, as well as the MCA DoLS manager.This is a full-time role (37 hours per week) that offers variety and purpose, with travel required across Cambridgeshire and neighbouring counties.If you would like to know more about the role, please contact Alison Smith – DoLS Team Manager - <a href="mailto:Alison.Smith@cambridgeshire.gov.uk" target="_blank">Alison.Smith@cambridgeshire.gov.uk</a>Interviews are planned for the 08th and 09th of OctoberFor an informal discussion about our vacancies, contact Beth on 01480 372 425 or e-mail <a href="mailto:welovesocialworkers@cambridgeshire.gov.uk" target="_blank">welovesocialworkers@cambridgeshire.gov.uk</a>. Appointment to this post will be subject to the outcome of an Enhanced Disclosure obtained through the Disclosure and Barring Service. The Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.What will you be doing?You will be assisting the supervisory body to fulfil its’ statutory roles. The role is interesting and diverse and includes (but is not limited to) completing Mental Capacity and Best Interest Assessments under the DoLS framework, reviews, prioritisation of referrals, DoLS signatory work and offering shadowing opportunities to other staff members. In the role you will have access to a range of training and CPD opportunities. As a Best Interest Assessor, you will be a senior Practitioner and in this role you are expected to provide professional leadership in situations which have highly complex case arrangements, provide expert guidance to other professionals, provide written and verbal reports which are concise, informative, and based on analysis of complex evidence and provide cover for the Team Manager during short term absences.About youAs a qualified Best Interest Assessor and Senior Social Worker, you will need to be a registered Social Worker with at least two years post qualifying experience. You will not be considered for the position if you are not qualified as a Best Interest Assessor. You will need to have excellent working knowledge of the Mental Capacity Act, The Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards frameworks and up to date knowledge of relevant case law. For a full list of the requirements of the role, please check out the Job Description and Person Specification.





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Estates Team Leader (P01506)Starting salary £55,051pa with potential progression to £58,445pa on achieving designated skills and experience (inclusive of outer fringe allowance) 37 hours per week (hybrid)Do you have significant experience working in an Estates Services environment? If yes, then this role will be the perfect role for you.Reporting to the Assistant Director (Regeneration and Economic Development) and forming an integral part of the Council’s Regeneration and Economic Development and Corporate Property Team, your role will be to manage the Council’s Estates Team. You will be providing a comprehensive, property management service to the Council for its commercial portfolio. You will be responsible for managing assets generating income of £5.5 million per annum as well as providing support on key regeneration projects and providing property advice to various internal departments and elected members. You will have significant property management experience and knowledge on relevant areas of legislation including commercial landlord and tenant law. You will liaise with various internal departments, including Legal Services, Finance and Building Services with a view to maximising commercial opportunities and driving revenue growth. You will manage a team of surveyors and support officers as well as external contractors and you will also deputise for the Assistant Director (Regeneration and Economic Development) as necessary.The role would suit a dynamic, results orientated individual used to working in a target driven environment. You will have excellent communication, negotiation, interpersonal, problem solving and IT skills and will have a flexible approach to work.Experience of working in a commercial property environment is essential. Experience of working in both public and private sector is desirable but not essential.This role is politically restricted. You will have a full UK driving licence.The ability to converse at ease with members of the public and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential in this post.We offer a unique and attractive working environment in the heart of Welwyn Garden City with access to electric pool cars, as well as the Local Government benefits including pension scheme and generous annual leave allowance. Flexible working is available with the opportunity to work from home for up to two days per week.You can also see our full list of employee benefits on our careers site here<a href="https://careers.welhat.gov.uk/homepage/8/my-rewards" target="_blank">My Rewards – Careers</a>Our CORE values — Collaborative, Open, Responsible, Excellent — underpin how we work and what we stand for.Please note that we do not offer sponsorship for employment in the UK.Closing date for applications is 6th October 2025Assessments will take place week commencing 13th October 2025 with interviews taking place week commencing 20th October 2025. Keywords: Welwyn Hatfield, local government, estates management, property management, regeneration, commercial property, tenant law

Welwyn Hatfield Borough Council

Estates Team Leader (P01506)

Job Title: Business Support Supervisors Starting Salary: £34,434 opportunity to progress to £37,280 Hours: up to 37 hours Location: Hertfordshire Office Base East - Stevenage, West - Apsley&nbsp; Contract Type: Permanent Directorate: Resources<h4>About the team</h4>Do you enjoy working in a fast-paced environment, supervising a small team to provide an excellent business support service?  Do you thrive as a team-player and enjoy using your initiative to work independently?Our Business Support Service is looking for highly motivated, enthusiastic, and organised managers who can supervise a team to ensure that a high level of administrative support is provided to our departments.Our Business Support Service is looking for Business Support Supervisors who will be supervising a team within the Business Support service.Our Business Support Service is a centralised unit which has been formed to deliver a co-ordinated, consistent, and high-quality service supporting service delivery across the organisation. Business Support is critical to ensuring our departments can support services to our residents, and if you have great administrative skills and a strong customer focus, you could be part of it.You’ll be working as part of the central Business Support Service with more than 400 colleagues, and you’ll be supporting our departments to ensure they are able to deliver critical services to the residents of Hertfordshire.We have the following vacancies:Children’s Services – Family Support – Farnham House - Stevenage - 37 hours&nbsp;The role is responsible for managing the delivery of a wide range of administration functions and coordinated business support to the Family Support service who provide early help to families with complex needs, are at risk of homelessness as well as supporting the emotional health and well-being of Children and Young people.Contact for enquiries: <a href="mailto:diane.pratt@hertfordshire.gov.uk" target="_blank">diane.pratt@hertfordshire.gov.uk</a><h4>About the role</h4>Business Support Supervisors will:<ul><li>Be responsible for managing a team of business supporty staff to deliver Business Support activities and quality assure their work</li><li>Allocate work within the team based on requests from the Directorate or line manager</li><li>Proactively solve issues within the team, especially related to resource allocation and demand management, and escalate as needed</li><li>Support complex Business Support activities for the Directorate, particularly cross-council tasks, leveraging expereince and knowledge</li><li>Support career development of Senior Support Officers and Support Officers</li><li>Line manage both Senior Support Offiicers and Support Officers</li></ul><h4>About you</h4>Essential:<ul><li>Extensive experience of working in a previous administrative or support role, with strong knowledge of business support activities</li><li>Excellent organisational and multitasking skills</li><li>Strong communication and interpersonal abilities with a range of audiences</li><li>The ability to develop good working relationships with managers and staff and gain a good understanding of service areas to ensure you are supporting and advising them in the most effective way possible.</li><li>Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and other relevant software</li><li>Experience in working as part of a team in a fast-paced environment</li><li>A proven track record of establishing and improving business processes.</li><li>Ability to plan own work over short timescales for routine or familiar tasks and processes and use your initiative to work independently.</li><li>Strong numeracy and literacy skills plus broad experience in area of expertise.</li><li>Enthusiasm and pride in your work are qualities we welcome.</li><li>You will be used to working to tight deadlines and with high accuracy in written correspondence.</li><li>Knowledge of key legislation linked with Children's Services</li><li>A strong background in finance.</li></ul>Desirable:<ul><li>Recognised vocational qualification or degree qualified.</li><li>Experience in the administration of meetings and taking notes actions would be beneficial.</li><li>Previous experience of supervising a team of administrative staff or setting longer term work priorities within a defined team.</li><li>Understanding of HR processes and procedures would be beneficial.</li></ul>We welcome applications from candidates who currently reside in the UK with established proof of right to work documentation. We are not able to offer sponsorship at this time for this role.This job role is within the Business Support Services, level BUS9 job profile. Please locate this via:Job profiles: Business support servicesInterview Date: to be confirmed Benefits of working for us<h4>How to apply</h4>As part of your application, please upload your most recent CV. Ensure your CV is up to date with your employment history (including any employment gaps), and including any training/qualifications. We encourage you to include examples of where you have demonstrated the requirements/criteria in the advert / job profile to allow the panel to fully recognise your skills and abilities. You will have the opportunity to include a short covering paragraph within your application to give us a little more information about your skills, knowledge, and experiences. <h4>Additional information</h4>Disability Confident We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer and guarantee an interview to anyone disclosing a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria for the post.Safeguarding This role has been identified as requiring a Disclosure &amp; Barring Service (DBS) check.Secondment This position is open to secondments. If you work for HCC or any other Local Authority and would like to be considered as a Secondment contract, please ensure you complete the Secondment Form as part of your application. If you do not, your application will be considered as a Fixed Term Contract only.English Fluency The ability to converse at ease with members of the public and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post (for those whose language is a signed language the provision of a sign language interpreter who speaks English to the necessary standard of fluency will be required). Further information about the legal requirement can be found here.





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Hertfordshire County Council

Business Support Supervisors

Job Title: Leaving Care Personal Advisor Starting Salary: 34433.76 - 37280.04 per annum (pro rata for part time) Hours: 37.0 Location: Stevenage Contract Type:&nbsp;Fixed Term Directorate: Childrens Services<h4>About the team</h4>We have an exciting opportunity for a Leaving Care Personal Advisors to join our Care Leaver Team. This role will support young people transitioning from being Children Looked After to Care Leavers.Leaving Care Personal Advisors provide fundamental support, advice and guidance in a range of areas to ensure young people access a smooth transition into adulthood and to have the skills and knowledge to thrive throughout their future.<h4>About the role</h4>As a Leaving Care Personal Advisor, you will work with young adults who are Care Leavers alongside a range of statutory and community services to ensure the best outcomes for those we work with. This includes;<ul><li>Working in line with statutory responsibilities set out in the Children (Leaving Care) Act 2000 and the guidance supporting the Children and Social Work Act 2017.</li><li>Holding responsibility for a case load of Care Leavers from the age of 18 to 25.</li><li>Assessing young people’s needs and acting as lead professional, developing clear pathway plans and risk assessments, involving other agencies where appropriate.</li><li>Engaging in effective multi agency working, developing collaborative relationships with agencies, and coordinating support i.e. mental health, substance use, homelessness.</li><li>Engaging with and providing support for young people, including those with significant additional needs to identify and address barriers to personal development, learning and work, particularly during periods of transition.</li><li>Providing direct support to young people preparing to leave care, in order to ensure a smooth and positive transition to independent living.</li><li>Working with young people and their significant others, including family members/carers and others, to enable them to contribute to maximising the young person’s potential.</li><li>Working to agreed targets, monitoring the progress of young people on caseload through regular review, recording data on relevant management information systems to appropriate timescales and standards, producing reports and correspondence as required.</li><li>Keeping up to date with relevant updates in legislation, guidance, policy and procedures in relation to Care Leavers and issues which impact on them i.e. housing, cost of living.</li></ul>The duties and responsibilities listed above describe the post as it is at present. The post holder is expected to accept any reasonable alterations that may from time to time be necessary.<h4>About you</h4>Essential:<ul><li>Knowledge of child development, adolescence, social, emotional and mental health needs</li><li>Knowledge/experience of working with care leavers, young people and/or families</li><li>Knowledge of current legislation and guidance relating to safeguarding children and adults</li><li>Experience of multi-agency working with various statutory agencies.</li><li>Ability to build trust, engage and safeguard young people and families; including those that may be parents.</li><li>Ability to use structured assessment tools and plan interventions</li><li>Ability to communicate effectively (in both written and verbal forms) with young people, their families, and other professionals</li><li>Effective skills in organisation, time management and in managing a complex workload</li><li>Competent in using ICT packages relevant to the role to store and present information</li><li>Commitment to own continuous professional development and best practice</li><li>Holding a full and access to your own vehicle.</li></ul>Desirable:<ul><li>Knowledge of working with Care Leavers within a formal working environment.</li><li>Understanding of transition to adulthood and of Child Looked After processes.</li></ul>We welcome applications from candidates who currently reside in the UK with established proof of right to work documentation. We are not able to offer sponsorship at this time for this role.This job role is within the Health and Social Care Services, level HSC9 job profile. Please locate this via:Job profiles - Health and social careTo hear more about this opportunity please contact Helen Andrews (<a href="mailto:helen.andrews@hertfordshire.gov.uk" target="_blank">helen.andrews@hertfordshire.gov.uk</a>)Interview Date: 15th October 2025Benefits of working for us<h4>How to apply</h4>As part of your application, please upload your most recent CV. Ensure your CV is up to date with your employment history (including any employment gaps), and including any training/qualifications. We encourage you to include examples of where you have demonstrated the requirements/criteria in the advert / job profile to allow the panel to fully recognise your skills and abilities. You will have the opportunity to include a short covering paragraph within your application to give us a little more information about your skills, knowledge, and experiences. Secondment This position is open to secondments. If you work for HCC or any other Local Authority and would like to be considered as a Secondment contract, please ensure you complete the Secondment Form as part of your application. If you do not, your application will be considered as a Fixed Term Contract only.<h4>Additional information</h4>Disability Confident We are proud to be a&nbsp;Disability Confident employer&nbsp;and guarantee an interview to anyone disclosing a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria for the post.Safeguarding This role has been identified as requiring a Disclosure &amp; Barring Service (DBS) check.Driving required You’ll need to have the ability to drive and/or travel around Hertfordshire, either using your own mode of transport or a company car to travel to other locations.English Fluency The ability to converse at ease with members of the public and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post (for those whose language is a signed language the provision of a sign language interpreter who speaks English to the necessary standard of fluency will be required).&nbsp;Further information about the legal requirement can be found here.





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Leaving Care Personal Advisor

Job Title: Local Authority Attendance Officer Starting Salary: £38,220 progressing to £41,771 per annum (pro rata for part time) Hours: 37.0 Location: East Herts Contract Type:&nbsp;Permanent Directorate: Childrens Services<h4>About the team</h4>The Statutory Attendance Support Team are a strong established team with statutory responsibilities and expertise in relation to school absence. They are a core part of Hertfordshire’s strategy supporting the DfE agenda in making school attendance everyone’s business.The team works with children, young people, families and schools supporting, removing barriers and ensuring access to education.The role sits within the Statutory Attendance Support Team which covers responsibilities for school attendance, penalty notices, school aged employment and children in entertainment.<h4>About the role</h4>This role is here to fulfil the Local Authority’s statutory duties and responsibilities relating to school attendance.<ul><li>To represent the Local Authority in the Magistrates and Family Court including being the prosecuting officer for cases of non-school attendance and acting as Responsible Officer for children subject to Education Supervision Orders.</li><li>To offer support, guidance, and advice to schools to reduce severe and persistent absence in accordance with Department for Education requirements by means of a programme of targeted whole school support meetings.</li><li>To improve whole school attendance by rigorously tracking local attendance data and working strategically with schools.</li><li>Working in partnership with school Senior Lead Teams and pastoral staff to plan, implement and evaluate systems, strategies, procedures, and policies to address issues identified and improve school absence.</li><li>To undertake statutory casework with individual pupils/families who are identified as persistently/severely absent and/or are at risk of becoming persistent absentees to safeguard their education. By assessing both presenting and underlying concerns, negotiating, challenging, and ensuring that a robust support plan is implemented and reviewing and evaluating progress and outcomes.</li><li>To deliver a robust, daily advice line to all schools, working autonomously to offer advice and guidance around all areas of school attendance and other education matters.</li><li>To ensure that there is multi-disciplinary support for families: providing access to early help support, providing practical whole-family support where needed to tackle the causes of absenteeism and unblock the barriers to attendance.</li><li>To keep children safe by making safeguarding referrals as appropriate and contributing to Child Protection Conferences, core groups and professionals’ meetings.</li></ul>To maintain accurate records and information (both written and electronic) in accordance with service and Data Protection requirements including school files, individual pupil files, electronic databases, court reports, Child Protection reports and attendance data collection and analysis.<h4>About you</h4>Essential:<ul><li>Educated to A-Level standard or equivalent and / or experience in a similar role.</li><li>Must have examples of successful experience working with schools, vulnerable children, young people and families.</li><li>Must have excellent verbal, written and ICT communication skills.</li><li>Be able to interpret, analyse, present data and have an eye for detail.</li><li>Have the ability to organise, record, evaluate, work under pressure, flexibly and prioritise workloads to required time scales.</li><li>Have the ability to effectively assess, evaluate and problem solve.</li><li>Be able to negotiate and agree planned case work.</li><li>Be able to work independently and as part of a team.</li><li>Be able to develop credibility and work effectively within schools and multi-disciplinary settings to work collaboratively in seeking solutions for service users.</li><li>Have a good understanding of the factors that influence school attendance and barriers to learning.</li><li>UK driving licence and access to a vehicle.</li></ul>Desirable:<ul><li>Have an understanding and knowledge of the law relating to education and attendance</li></ul>We welcome applications from candidates who currently reside in the UK with established proof of right to work documentation. We are not able to offer sponsorship at this time for this role.This job role is within the Community Services, level COM10 job profile. Please locate this via:Job profiles - Community servicesTo hear more about this opportunity please contact Chris Thomas (<a href="mailto:chris.thomas@hertfordshire.gov.uk" target="_blank">chris.thomas@hertfordshire.gov.uk</a>)Interview Date: 20th and 21st October 2025Benefits of working for us<h4>How to apply</h4>As part of your application, please upload your most recent CV. Ensure your CV is up to date with your employment history (including any employment gaps), and including any training/qualifications. We encourage you to include examples of where you have demonstrated the requirements/criteria in the advert / job profile to allow the panel to fully recognise your skills and abilities. You will have the opportunity to include a short covering paragraph within your application to give us a little more information about your skills, knowledge, and experiences. <h4>Additional information</h4>Disability Confident We are proud to be a&nbsp;Disability Confident employer&nbsp;and guarantee an interview to anyone disclosing a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria for the post.Safeguarding This role has been identified as requiring a Disclosure &amp; Barring Service (DBS) check.Driving required You’ll need to have the ability to drive and/or travel around Hertfordshire, either using your own mode of transport or a company car to travel to other locations.English Fluency The ability to converse at ease with members of the public and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post (for those whose language is a signed language the provision of a sign language interpreter who speaks English to the necessary standard of fluency will be required).&nbsp;Further information about the legal requirement can be found here.





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Job Title: Casework Manager - School Age Stat SEND Starting Salary: £53,806 progressing to £59,497 per annum Hours: 37.0 Location: East &amp; Countywide locations Contract Type: Permanent &amp; 1 Year Fixed Term/Secondment Directorate: Childrens ServicesWe have 2 vacancies which are as follows:<ul><li>x1 East - Fixed Term/Secondment (1 Year Maternity Cover)</li><li>x1 Countywide - Permanent</li></ul>You will be able to select your preference in the application form.<h4>About the team</h4>We have some exciting opportunities for you to join&nbsp;the&nbsp;Statutory&nbsp;School Age&nbsp;SEND&nbsp;(SSAS)&nbsp;team in Hertfordshire. The SSAS&nbsp;team&nbsp;has&nbsp;recently expanded&nbsp;with&nbsp;additional&nbsp;investment in staffing and&nbsp;a&nbsp;renewed&nbsp;focus on co-production with families and working closely with schools and professionals.&nbsp;We are seeking passionate people with a comprehensive knowledge of Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND).&nbsp;<h4>About the role</h4>As a SEND Casework Manager,&nbsp;you will straddle both strategic and operational management, as operational lead for West Hertfordshire’s Statutory School Age SEND Reviews service.&nbsp;You will act as a point of escalation for complex operational matters as well as complaints.&nbsp;Maintaining an overview of&nbsp;reviews within your half of Hertfordshire with the support of both data and meetings with your team.&nbsp;With direct line management responsibility for your areas Team Leads (who in turn, each line&nbsp;manage&nbsp;a team of Education,&nbsp;Health&nbsp;and Care (EHC) Coordinators and Review Officers) you will act as a point of leadership and guidance on SEND matters. You will work in partnership with the other SEND Casework Managers under the leadership of the Service Manager to collectively lead a service of&nbsp;100+ staff, responsible for 9,000+ children and young people of Statutory School Age who have an EHC Plan.&nbsp;In&nbsp;addition,&nbsp;other elements of the role include, but are not limited to; <ul><li>Taking part in strategic meetings,</li><li>Chairing triage and casework surgeries to discuss your teams cases, </li><li>Undertaking periodic school visits, </li><li>Overseeing the transfer of children and young people from one phase of education to another (e.g. primary to secondary) </li><li>Deputise for the Service Manager in their absence.&nbsp;</li><li>A key operational decision maker within the SSAS Team.</li></ul> <h4>About you</h4>Essential:<ul><li>Experienced Manager of both people &amp; strategy</li><li>Experience of working in SEND</li><li>Ability to motivate and support a team to deliver towards a shared vision</li><li>Excellent stakeholder management skills</li><li>Demonstrate experience of partnership working with people from a range of backgrounds</li><li>Excellent knowledge of part 3 of the Children &amp; Families Act 2014, the Equalities Act</li><li>Understanding of the operational realities of delivering statutory SEND processes at scale</li><li>Valid full UK driving licence and regular access to a car are required for this role.</li></ul>We welcome applications from candidates who currently reside in the UK with established proof of right to work documentation. We are not able to offer sponsorship at this time for this role.This job role is within the Health and Social Care Services, level HSC13 job profile. Please locate this via: Job profiles - Health and social careIf you are ambitious for children and young people with SEND, you’re in the right place. This is an opportunity to change the lives and experiences of thousands of children and families, and support a new team to deliver high quality, child-centred work. To hear more about this opportunity please contact Alistair Hines (<a href="mailto:alistair.hines@hertfordshire.gov.uk" target="_blank">alistair.hines@hertfordshire.gov.uk</a>) for an informal discussion about the role.Interview Dates:<ul><li>1st Stage Interview: 7th October (via MS teams)</li><li>2nd Stage Interview (if taken forward from 1st stage): 14th October (Face to Face at our Stevenage office)</li></ul>Benefits of working for us<h4>How to apply</h4>As part of your application, please upload your most recent CV. Ensure your CV is up to date with your employment history (including any employment gaps), and including any training/qualifications. We encourage you to include examples of where you have demonstrated the requirements/criteria in the advert / job profile to allow the panel to fully recognise your skills and abilities. You will have the opportunity to include a short covering paragraph within your application to give us a little more information about your skills, knowledge, and experiences. Secondment This position is open to secondments. If you work for HCC or any other Local Authority and would like to be considered as a Secondment contract, please ensure you complete the&nbsp;Secondment Form&nbsp;as part of your application. If you do not, your application will be considered as a Fixed Term Contract only.<h4>Additional information</h4>Disability Confident We are proud to be a&nbsp;Disability Confident employer&nbsp;and guarantee an interview to anyone disclosing a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria for the post.Safeguarding This role has been identified as requiring a Disclosure &amp; Barring Service (DBS) check.Driving required You’ll need to have the ability to drive and/or travel around Hertfordshire, either using your own mode of transport or a company car to travel to other locations.English Fluency The ability to converse at ease with members of the public and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post (for those whose language is a signed language the provision of a sign language interpreter who speaks English to the necessary standard of fluency will be required).&nbsp;Further information about the legal requirement can be found here.





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<h2>About the job</h2>Salary: £47,181 – £50,269 a year plus £3,203 car benefit allowance plus £5,000 market supplement Hours per week: 37 Contract type: Permanent&nbsp;We are seeking a committed and experienced Deputy Team Manager to help lead our Family Help team in delivering high-quality early help and child in need services across Luton. Working alongside the Family Help Team Manager, you will play a key leadership role in managing a newly integrated, multi-disciplinary team that includes:<ul><li>Social workers and family help practitioners</li><li>Educational and mental health professionals (CAMHS, psychologists, adult mental health nurses, speech and language therapists)</li><li>Community partners (youth workers, police community support officers, DWP work coaches, health visitors, social prescribers, housing officers, domestic abuse workers and more)</li></ul>You will be instrumental in prioritising support for our most vulnerable children and families, ensuring the right interventions are identified and implemented in line with Luton’s Threshold Framework and Practice Framework.Key responsibilities include:<ul><li>Supporting the operational and strategic management of the team to deliver timely, effective and coordinated services</li><li>Providing reflective supervision, practice oversight, and performance monitoring</li><li>Leading on complex casework and supporting professional decision-making in high-risk situations</li><li>Driving quality improvement through audit, feedback and case reviews</li><li>Representing the service at both internal and multi-agency forums</li></ul>Please note this role does not attract sponsorship.<h2>About you</h2>We are looking for someone who is passionate about improving outcomes for children and families through integrated working and evidence-informed practice.To be successful, you will have:<ul><li>Social Work England registration and extensive post-qualifying experience in children’s social work</li><li>A strong understanding of child safeguarding, risk management and legislative frameworks</li><li>Experience of leading, coaching or mentoring social care staff and supporting practice development</li><li>The ability to make confident, balanced decisions in high-risk scenarios</li><li>Strong interpersonal and partnership skills with the ability to influence and negotiate across professional boundaries</li><li>A clear understanding of early help and child in need thresholds and multi-agency delivery</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=1545710&amp;ptId=11805" target="_blank">download: Luton_Values_Flyer.pdf</a></li><li><a href="https://emea3.recruitmentplatform.com/tlk/pages/fo/download_job_file.jsp?ID=PSKFK026203F3VBQB686G8N7P&amp;nDocumentID=1545720&amp;ptId=11805" target="_blank">download: Deputy Team Manager - Family Help JD.pdf</a></li></ul>





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Luton Borough Council

Deputy Team Manager - Family Help East

<h2>About the job</h2>Salary: £42,839 - £46,142 a year plus £963 essential car user allowance plus £5,500 market supplement allowance Hours per week: 37 Contract type: Permanent&nbsp;Our CWD Specialist Intervention Team is a team working with children and young people with Mental ill health/emotional wellbeing issues and a diagnosis of learning difficulties such as Autism /ADHD or associated behaviours. The team carry small caseloads and work intensively with families and other professionals – especially colleagues in CAMH. We are passionate, innovative and creative in our approach.Often these young people have disengaged with education and we work very closely with colleagues in education to ensure that they have an EHCP if needed – and the right educational placement for them.As a Senior Practitioner within our Specialist Intervention team, you’ll be responsible for a caseload of complex cases providing assessment, care management and other social work services relevant to the needs of the most vulnerable/ at risk children and families.Under the direction of the Team Manager, you’ll use professional skills and experience to provide practice management to team members.If you have a good working knowledge of young people with autism, mental health and want the opportunity to make a real difference to young people’s lives, then please get in touch!Please note this role does not attract sponsorship.<h2>About you</h2>You are a qualified and experienced social worker, registered with Social Work England (DipSW, CSS, CQSW or equivalent), with a strong background in child and family social work. You bring a commitment to delivering high-quality, child-centred practice and supporting others to do the same.You will have:<ul><li>Substantial post-qualifying experience, including in-depth work with children and families</li><li>Experience supporting children with learning difficulties and mental health conditions</li><li>A solid understanding of current legislation, statutory guidance, and best practice in children’s social care</li><li>The ability to manage complex and conflicting demands effectively</li><li>Experience of coaching, mentoring, and practice teaching</li><li>A commitment to continuous professional development—both your own and that of others</li></ul>You are passionate about supporting high standards of practice across your team. Through co-working, mentoring and offering advice and guidance, you help to develop others’ professional skills and confidence. You thrive in a collaborative environment and are driven to ensure the best possible outcomes for children and families.<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 – 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 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=1580037&amp;ptId=11804" target="_blank">download: CWD SIT Senior Practitioner JD.pdf</a></li><li><a href="https://emea3.recruitmentplatform.com/tlk/pages/fo/download_job_file.jsp?ID=PSKFK026203F3VBQB686G8N7P&amp;nDocumentID=1580040&amp;ptId=11804" target="_blank">download: Luton_Values_Flyer.pdf</a></li></ul>





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Senior Practitioner - Children with Disabilities Specialist Intervention Team

<h2>About the job</h2>Salary: £39,152 - £41,771 a year pro rata Hours per week: 37 (term time only) Contract type: PermanentDo you want to inspire learners and make a real difference in your community? We are looking for an enthusiastic and dedicated Teacher Practitioner / Learning Coach to join our teaching team. This is an exciting opportunity to support learners in achieving their goals while contributing to the wider needs of the community.In this role, you will teach on a range of planned programmes, including Adult Skills, Apprenticeships, and Tailored Learning Programmes, helping learners to progress and succeed in their chosen pathways.You will be responsible for delivering high-quality and engaging classes, leading workshops, and providing personalised guidance and support to students across different courses. Your contribution will play a vital role in learners’ academic progress and personal development, helping them to thrive both in education and beyond.Please note this role does not attract sponsorship.<h2>About you</h2>We are seeking a committed and professional Teacher Practitioner / Learning Coach who can bring empathy, understanding, and strong communication skills to support adult learners on their educational journey. You will play a key role in creating an inclusive, engaging, and supportive learning environment where every learner has the opportunity to thrive.The ideal candidate will be confident in using Information Learning Technology (ILT) to enhance teaching and learning, with a sound knowledge of quality assurance processes and the learner journey. An understanding of equality, diversity, and inclusion within adult and community learning is essential, alongside expertise in a specialist curriculum area. You will also demonstrate knowledge of embedding English, maths, and digital skills into learning programmes, as well as a strong commitment to safeguarding and learner wellbeing.To be successful in this role, you will hold (or be working towards) a minimum Level 4 teaching qualification, alongside a Level 3 or higher qualification in your area of specialism. You will also hold (or be willing to achieve) a Level 2 qualification in English and maths. Flexibility is key, as the role will involve working across different sites within the Borough, including some evenings and occasional weekends, to meet the needs of the service.If you’re passionate about adult learning and ready to inspire and empower others, we’d love to hear from you – apply today and help shape brighter futures.<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=1618379&amp;ptId=11807" target="_blank">download: Teacher Practitioner JD PS.pdf</a></li><li><a href="https://emea3.recruitmentplatform.com/tlk/pages/fo/download_job_file.jsp?ID=PSKFK026203F3VBQB686G8N7P&amp;nDocumentID=1618380&amp;ptId=11807" target="_blank">download: Luton_Values_Flyer.pdf</a></li></ul>





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Permanent Ref: HC013 The opportunity has arisen for this vacancy within the Social Housing Cleaning department. You will provide a high-quality front-line specialist service focusing on building safety and compliance.&nbsp; You will assist in maintaining and ensuring our buildings are compliant and that people living in, working in or visiting our properties are safe. Provide a specialist cleaning service, which is complementary to the work of the Cleaning Department generally using equipment, materials and techniques additional to the routine cleaning work. Assist Management to make void properties available for letting with the least possible delay. The ability to build strong and meaningful relationships with colleagues and contractors is required as well as tact, diplomacy and the ability to negotiate.&nbsp; You will have excellent written and oral communication skills and the ability to achieve defined performance targets. Previous cleaning experience would be advantageous. A Basic DBC check will be undertaken with the Disclosure and Barring Service to ensure that the successful candidate has no relevant convictions. The deadline for applications will be midnight on the closing date of 15 October 2025.&nbsp; Interview Date - 21 October 2025.

Dacorum Borough Council

Communal Area Cleaner

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SENIOR PLANNING OFFICER (Ref: SPO) Salary £46,233.72 pa Contract: Full-time, Permanent
A busy and progressive local authority in Hertfordshire is seeking an experienced Senior Planning Officer to join their Development Management service. Located close to Greater London, the authority faces several development issues, and this post plays an important role managing applications for a range of development proposals. The postholder will play their part in delivering high quality housing and economic growth, whilst maintaining Broxbourne as an attractive place to live, work and visit,
If you are interested in joining us as a Senior Planning Officer within the Development Management team, you will be responsible for a varied personal caseload including a proportion of major, complex and other planning applications for sites across the Borough. This is an exciting, yet challenging role that would suit a candidate with experience working in a development management service.
If you have a sound working knowledge of the development management process along with a positive attitude and a wish to seek and deliver solutions, then we would like to hear from you. You should be enthusiastic, committed and highly motivated. You must be able to work efficiently under your own initiative and also effectively in partnership with planning colleagues, developers, agents, elected Members and other stakeholders to support the Development Management service.
The role requires you to be eligible for membership of the RTPI, ideally with a minimum of 3 years' requisite development management experience, excellent analytical and negotiation skills, and good communication skills; both oral and written. In this role, you will also be required to present reports on behalf of the Service to the Planning and Regulatory Committee, assist and mentor junior officers and technicians and provide advice and guidance where required. The ability to converse at ease with members of the public and provide advice in fluent English is essential in this post. A full driving licence and the ability to undertake site visits and inspections is a requirement of the post.
We have adopted the core values of Teamwork, Innovation, Effectiveness and&nbsp; Respect (TIER). The values and their underlying behaviours, demonstrate our &nbsp; commitment &nbsp;to providing excellent customer care, working in a joined-up way, showing respect at all &nbsp;times and looking at innovation and forward-thinking solutions. We pride ourselves on recruiting, developing and retaining talent who share this commitment. We are committed to safer recruitment, safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The Council’s benefits package includes generous leave entitlement, a full training and development programme, membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme and free membership to the Council’s local leisure centres, which includes free access to gyms, swimming pools, fitness classes, racket sport sessions, a health suite and a range of generous discounts across other leisure and culture services. Broxbourne Council is an Equal Opportunities employer.
Details and application forms for all job vacancies are listed on the Council’s website.
Application forms must be submitted online by 30 September 2025 quoting the above reference.
Borough Offices, Bishops’ College, Churchgate, Cheshunt, Hertfordshire, EN8 9XQ. Telephone: 01992 785509, Email: <a href="mailto:personnel@broxbourne.gov.uk" target="_blank">personnel@broxbourne.gov.uk</a> Website: <a href="http://www.broxbourne.gov.uk" target="_blank">www.broxbourne.gov.uk</a>

Borough of Broxbourne

Senior Planning Officer

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Permanent Ref: H7251 The opportunity has arisen for this vacancy within the Social Housing Cleaning department. You will provide a high-quality front-line specialist service focusing on building safety and compliance.&nbsp; You will assist in maintaining and ensuring our buildings are compliant and that people living in, working in or visiting our properties are safe. You will be required to successfully manage projects and work with contractors to ensure work is being completed to a satisfactory standard.&nbsp; You will work with colleagues across the Housing Service to ensure our communal areas remain safe by enforcing our zero tolerance clear landings approach.&nbsp; The ability to build strong and meaningful relationships with colleagues and contractors is required as well as tact, diplomacy and the ability to negotiate.&nbsp; You will have excellent written and oral communication skills and the ability to achieve defined performance targets. A Basic DBS check will be undertaken with the Disclosure and Barring Service to ensure that the successful candidate has no relevant convictions. A full driving licence is required for this post.&nbsp; The deadline for applications will be midnight on the closing date of 15 October 2025. Interview Date - 20 October 2025.

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Tenancy Support Officer (Temporary Accommodation)(RP0131)Starting salary £34,431pa with potential progression to £37,464pa on achieving designated skills and experience12 months fixed term contract37 hours per week (hybrid working)Are you someone who enjoys assisting others? Are you able to find solutions for people? If so, this could be the ideal job for you!We are looking for a dedicated and empathetic individual to join our Temporary Accommodation Team.Working as part of a busy Housing Needs Team, across several locations, you will be helping families and vulnerable people whilst they reside in the Council’s temporary accommodation. You will have the knowledge, flexibility and skills to deal with people from different backgrounds and situations.As part of the Temporary Accommodation team, you will assist residents with maintaining their rent payments, making claims for welfare benefits and ensuring income maximisation.Safeguarding vulnerable people is at the heart of the service we provide, and you will be expected to have a sound understanding of safeguarding principals.You will have strong technical and working knowledge of welfare benefits and in particular the processes and entitlements to housing benefit. Part of the role will involve referring to and liaising with partner organisations and to actively participate in statutory and multi-agency case meetings such as professional’s meetings and child protection conference as required.Our customers come from all backgrounds with different life experiences. When they approach us, they are often going through the most stressful time in their life. You will assist them in areas they are struggling and need support with.This team changes lives, and you can be part of that!Applicants will need to have a full driving licence and use of a car as the role involves frequent travel between sites.Our CORE values—Collaborative, Open, Responsible, Excellent—guide everything we do. We value everyone who works with us, no matter what their role is. We are committed to supporting and developing our staff.What the council is really looking for is someone with a true customer focus, an understanding of what great customer service involves and a commitment to delivering outstanding results. If you would like to have an informal discussion about the role, please contact Dan Parsons, Temporary Accommodation Manager, on 01707 357618Please note that we do not provide sponsorship for employment in the UK. Closing date for applications is 5 October 2025Remote assessments to be held on 9 October2025Interviews will be held on 14 October 2025 Keywords: Welwyn Hatfield, temporary accommodation, housing needs, welfare, benefits, safeguarding, support, Hertfordshire

Tenancy Support Officer (Temporary Accommodation) (RP0131)

Job Title: Short Breaks Manager Starting Salary: £48,226 progressing to £53,459 per annum (pro rata for part time) Hours: 37 Location: Welwyn Garden City Contract Type:&nbsp;Permanent Directorate: Adult Care Services<h4>About the team</h4>St Michael’s House is a CQC registered 12 bedded short break and enablement service, offering support to adults with physical, neurological and learning disabilities.The ethos of the service is to enable people to have an enjoyable and varied stay whilst supporting and promoting their independence. People choose to come and stay for many reasons, including to have a break from their day-to-day routine, to give their main carer a break, or in emergency situations. We take referrals from the whole of the county and hospital teams.We are currently looking to offer this opportunity to a person who has some managerial experience and wants to further their career in a dynamic setting. The manager is required to oversee the operational management of this service and collaboratively better the lives of the people we support. As the service manager, you will be required to register with the Care Quality Commission, be accountable for ensuring the safe and effective delivery of the service and will be responsible for meeting required standards of staffing, in accordance with the Health &amp; Social Care Act 2008 (Regulated Activities) Regulations 2014.<h4>About the role</h4><ul><li>To manage support for adults with disabilities whilst taking responsibility for all practice and ongoing support planning, ensuring all staff are aware of and meet the requirements of the Care Quality Commission.</li><li>Lead effective communication and liaison with Social Work Teams, Community Learning Disability Teams (CLDT), Health Professionals, Brokerage team, other service managers, and transition teams working with young adults.</li><li>Build positive relationships with people utilising the service, their families and carers.</li><li>Developing and empowering staff to support adults with disabilities, of which, some are extremely complex.</li><li>You will monitor staff performance, provide support, recognise talent, and implement appropriate individual career and development plans.</li><li>Responsible for advising on and developing policies, procedures, and operational systems to reflect the aims and objectives of the service.</li><li>Responsible for personnel and employee relations, including grievances, ill health, and disciplinary procedures. Responsibility for the recruitment and induction of all staff in line with the General Social Work Council Code of Practice and Care Standards Act 2000.</li></ul><h4>About you</h4>Essential:<ul><li>RQF (Formerly QCF) Level 4 in Health and Social Care or equivalent.</li><li>Full driving license</li><li>Managerial experience in a social care setting</li><li>Experience of working within regulatory body frameworks ie CQC or PAMMS</li><li>Experience working with adults with disabilities</li><li>Experience with grievances, ill health, and disciplinary procedures</li><li>Experience with recruitment</li></ul>We welcome applications from candidates who currently reside in the UK with established proof of right to work documentation. We are not able to offer sponsorship at this time for this role.This job role is within the Health and Social Care Services, level HSC12 job profile. Please locate this via:Job profiles - Health and social careTo hear more about this opportunity please contact Karen Matthews, Group Manager on 07812 323049 for an informal discussion about the role.Interview Date: 15 October 2025Benefits of working for us<h4>How to apply</h4>As part of your application, please upload your most recent CV. Ensure your CV is up to date with your employment history (including any employment gaps), and including any training/qualifications. We encourage you to include examples of where you have demonstrated the requirements/criteria in the advert / job profile to allow the panel to fully recognise your skills and abilities. You will have the opportunity to include a short covering paragraph within your application to give us a little more information about your skills, knowledge, and experiences.<h4>Additional information</h4>Disability Confident We are proud to be a&nbsp;Disability Confident employer&nbsp;and guarantee an interview to anyone disclosing a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria for the post.Safeguarding This role has been identified as requiring a Disclosure &amp; Barring Service (DBS) check.Driving required You’ll need to have the ability to drive and/or travel around Hertfordshire, either using your own mode of transport or a company car to travel to other locations.English Fluency The ability to converse at ease with members of the public and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post (for those whose language is a signed language the provision of a sign language interpreter who speaks English to the necessary standard of fluency will be required).&nbsp;Further information about the legal requirement can be found here.





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