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Enfield Council’s award-winning Blue Green Infrastructure team is delivering a wide range of innovative flood risk management projects, including wetlands, rain gardens, natural flood management and other landscape restoration measures, to meet the growing needs of this dynamic area of North London. We have an opportunity for an Assistant Engineer to be part of this team, assisting with this programme of work and other Lead Local Flood Authority and land drainage responsibilities, including working with developers to ensure new planning applications include best practice SuDS measures. 
 
You should have experience of assisting with the delivery of SuDS and other Civil Engineering projects. This may include feasibility, surveys, design, site supervision, project management or contract administration. You will be required to work on your own initiative with responsibility for making day to day decisions in order to deliver your projects and work programmes. However, you will be under the guidance of your Principal Engineer and other senior members of the team. You should have the ability to effectively communicate with residents and other third parties and capable of dealing with relevant queries. You must also be able to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team and be able to prioritise workloads and be adaptable to change. You should be qualified with at least a Degree/HNC or equivalent experience. 
 
Contact details : 
If you would like to know more about the role, please contact Ian Russell on 020 8132 0964 for an informal discussion. 
If you have any difficulties accessing this information, please contact Andy Kingsbury, Senior Recruitment Advisor on 0208 078 5976 or <a href="mailto:andy.kingsbury@enfield.gov.uk" target="_blank">andy.kingsbury@enfield.gov.uk</a> 
 
We do not see your name or title when shortlisting your application. This is one of many initiatives to build a more talented and diverse workforce. However, if you put your name on your CV or Statement it will be visible to us. For this reason, we ask that you do not include your name on these documents. Please note it is your responses to the Essential/Desirable criteria, as detailed in the Job Description and Person Specification which is available on the job advert, that will determine if you are shortlisted for an interview, therefore we encourage you to always address the essential and desirable criteria in your application/CV. 
We are passionate about our people and how we deliver services to our community in Enfield. That’s why we encourage a culture that puts our customers at the heart of everything we do - by empowering our people to work together to find solutions, be open, honest and respectful, take responsibility and listen and learn. If you value these behaviours too, we’d love to hear from you - and of course we are always happy to talk flexible working, click here to find out more. 
Why it's great to work for Enfield Council: 
 
 - An excellent pension through the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS). 
 - Up to 32 days annual leave depending on grade and length of service. You will also get eight public holidays per year and an extra day off at Christmas. 
 - A blend of remote and office based working for most roles. 
 - Interest free season ticket loan repayable over three or ten months. 
 - Career development and learning experiences from a range of training courses and learning methods. 
 - Employee Assistance Programme to provide advice and counselling services. This is a free and confidential service available to staff and members of their family. 
 - Health and leisure discounts and tax-free bikes for work. 
 - 1 month paid sabbatical for Children’s Social Workers 
 
We reserve the right to close this vacancy once a sufficient number of applications have been received. Therefore, we advise that you complete fully and submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment. 
If you have previously applied for this role within the past 6 months, unfortunately, a second application will not be considered.

London Borough of Enfield

Assistant Engineer for Blue Green Infrastructure

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Permanent Ref: LA202 An exciting opportunity has arisen for a qualified Solicitor or Barrister in the Council’s Legal Governance Section. The successful candidate will have knowledge and experience of conducting civil and/or criminal litigation in the County Court and/or Magistrates Court, be able to work on his/her own initiative and give advice on a wide range of legal issues. Knowledge and experience of housing, homelessness, anti-social behaviour, licensing and environment related law is important; however, equally as important is a flexible, “can-do”, attitude and enthusiasm for learning new areas of Local Government law. The Lead Litigation Lawyer will require a number of years of post qualification experience and the ability to lead a small team. You will be joining a progressive Section with a good reputation for its service and commitment to staff and prospects for advancement. For an initial discussion please contact Isha Prince, Head of Legal and Democratic Services 01442 228126 (ext.2614) The deadline for applications will be midnight on the closing date shown in the advert details.

Dacorum Borough Council

Litigation Team Manager

Job Title: Children with Social Worker (CwSW) Education Officer Starting Salary: £38,220 progressing to £41,771 per annum (pro rata for part time) Hours: 37.0 Location: HertfordshireHybrid working - the successful candidate will attend meetings in Apsley or Farnham when required.Contract Type: Fixed Term - 12 Month Fixed Term Contract Directorate: Childrens Services<h4>About the team</h4>This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced support officer to join the Hertfordshire Virtual School in the Extended Duty Team for Children with a Social Worker (CwSW). We are looking for a highly motivated, enthusiastic, and organised person, who can match the pace of our busy office and busy (virtual) school environment. You will join a friendly, dedicated, and inclusive team.The Hertfordshire Virtual School has an Extended Duty to promote the educational progress for children known to a social worker (CwSW) who are supported by a Child in Need (CiN) and Child Protection Plan (CP).<h4>About the role</h4>The post holder will work directly with the Senior Strategic Lead within the Virtual School and provide daily support across a range of tasks such as attending meetings, creating and updating action plans and trackers, minute taking, report writing and liaising directly with Designated Safeguarding Leads, teachers, SENDCOs and Social Workers across Hertfordshire. The post holder will also be required to work within the Making SEND Everyone’s Business (MSEB) strategy.The post holder will also be required to support with the daily running of our Education Hub inbox which will require the ability to deal with enquiries and communications sensitivity and confidentiality.The role will involve compiling and presenting data to support the Senior Strategic Lead with prioritisation and task force deployment. There will be an opportunity for the post holder to provide a variety of support activities to the Virtual School team such as booking meetings, monitoring, and tracking, booking of events, and creating new reporting templates and report writing.This post will offer a scope of variety where you will be able to support all members of the Virtual School Team to deliver an excellent service to children, social care, families, and education settings from Early Years through to Post 16 as well as the SEND team.You will be working in a fast-paced stimulating environment that would draw on and build your organisational skills and your ability to prioritise workloads in a relatively fast paced changing environment.Your previous experience working in a collaborative team is essential as the Extended Duty Team collaborate towards a shared vision and quality standards.<h4>About you</h4>Essential:<ul><li>Knowledge of working in a school environment or with previous knowledge of Education and/or Children’s Services.</li><li>Has a good work ethic, excellent administrative and organisational skills.</li><li>Is a team player with a solution focused approach.</li><li>Has excellent customer service and communication skills.</li><li>Has a desire to learn new skills and take on challenges.</li><li>Can work under pressure, with competing deadlines, whilst maintaining attention to detail.</li><li>Is competent and confident using Microsoft Office programs especially Excel.</li><li>Is curious and keen to learn.</li><li>Has English GCSE qualification with at least Grade C.</li></ul> Desirable:<ul><li>Knowledge of working in a SEND environment or with previous knowledge of SEN.</li><li>Knowledge of working in a social care environment or with previous knowledge of social care and safeguarding.</li><li>Safeguarding experience e.g. Designated Safeguarding Lead.</li><li>Experience of data analysis and handling.</li></ul>If you are resilient and confident about your strong organisational and service delivery skills to support The Virtual School deliver the Extended Duty, please do get in touch!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 Katie Southall (<a href="mailto:Katie.Southall@hertfordshire.gov.uk" target="_blank">Katie.Southall@hertfordshire.gov.uk</a>)Interview Date: 25th November 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&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 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.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

Children with Social Worker (CwSW) Education Officer

Job Title: Senior Educational Psychologists Salary: Soulbury B scale 4-7 £59,807 - £64,104 pa, up to 3 additional SPA points, PLUS £3k annual market enhancement* AND £5k welcome/retention payment** (pro rata for part time) Hours: 37.0 (part time considered - min 3 days per week) Location: Based in Hemel Hempstead or Stevenage - with hybrid working and travel countywide Contract Type: Permanent Directorate: Childrens ServicesJoin our forward-thinking and innovative service!<h4>About us</h4>At Hertfordshire County Council, we are focused on delivering positive and successful life outcomes for local children. We know a great education is vital to putting children and young people on the right path, and as such, we’re investing in extending our Educational Psychology Service. With a focus on utilising an integrated practices framework, our service delivers innovative solutions to some of Hertfordshire’s most vulnerable residents.<h4>About the role</h4>Senior Educational Psychologists play an active role in further developing our evolving work practices and promoting positive outcomes for children, young people and families.You’ll be responsible for the supervision and line management of trainee and educational psychologists under the direction of the Deputy and/or Principal Educational Psychologists as well as areas of whole-service and area based strategic work. You’ll provide expertise and drive performance to meet the needs of CYP and families in Hertfordshire in accordance with Childrens’ Services priorities. You will support with the operational planning, policy matters and service delivery, working collaboratively with a range of partners in the delivery of our service.Our Service delivery model includes:• ‘SEND Support’ intervention through a consultation model • Systemic work and training to schools in close collaboration with the Delivering Specialist Provision Locally management groups (DSPLs) • A ‘Contact Line’ for parents • Crises support for schools • Statutory dutiesWe value: o Work/life balance and staff wellbeing o Autonomous and flexible psychological working practice o Professional and peer supervision, in addition to line management o Keeping up to date with, and contributing to, research and evidence based practice o Staff views and collaboration to best develop our Service to promote the impact made on children and young people’s life outcomes o Robust quality assurance mechanisms<h4>About you</h4>Essential requirements: To be successful you must hold a Professional Masters qualification in Educational Psychology alongside Qualified Teacher Status, OR professional Doctorate qualification in Educational Psychology and be registered with the Health and Care Professionals Council with evidence of up-to-date professional development in order to maintain registration status.You will need to have a driving licence and access to a car for work purposes.Please see the attached job outline for further essential knowledge and personal attributes criteria.To hear more about this opportunity please contact Melanie Flay <a href="mailto:melanie.flay@hertfordshire.gov.uk" target="_blank">melanie.flay@hertfordshire.gov.uk</a>&nbsp;(Principal EP West) or Naina Cowell <a href="mailto:naina.cowell@hertfordshire.gov.uk" target="_blank">naina.cowell@hertfordshire.gov.uk</a>&nbsp;(Principal EP East) for an informal discussion about the role.Recruitment timeline - recruitment will be ongoing until all posts have been filled - apply early to avoid disappointment. Interviews will be arranged on an ad hoc basis - please check your emails for updates. Benefits of working for us• Up to 3 additional SPA points • £3k Annual Market Enhancement - terms apply* • £5k Welcome &amp; Retention Payment (over a period of 3 years – terms apply)** • Up to £6k Relocation Package - terms apply • Up to 36 Days Annual Leave • Reimbursement of HCPC Fees • Flexible Working Arrangements • Excellent CPD Opportunities • Salary Exchange for Additional Benefits including Annual Leave • Excellent Pension Scheme with 19% employer contributions • Shopping Discounts • Support Groups &amp; Wellbeing Schemes • Free Parking• Smart Working to create a positive, productive and trusting working environment • Dedicated administrative support and varied workforce • Strong links with university courses • Part of a broad multi-disciplinary integrated local team, working closely with other teams including SEND and teaching. • Regular CPD opportunities: Learning Sets, professional networking &amp; development, EP Service CPD days, as well as the opportunity to attend external CPD courses, conferences and events • Reflective supervision and peer support • Opportunities to participate in countywide initiatives <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 outline, 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>Sponsorship We are pleased to offer sponsorship of eligible roles that met the UKV&amp;I requirements for candidates who currently reside in the UK at the time of application.Disability Confident We are proud to be a Disability Confident employerand 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). Further information about the legal requirement can be found here.<h4>Available documents</h4><ul><li>Senior Educational Psychologist Job Outline Sept 24.pdf</li></ul> 





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Job Description Waste Collection Round Leader Salary: £33,531 - £38,052 per annum Grade: D Permanent&nbsp;Contract 37 Hours per Week&nbsp; We are looking for a reliable, qualified and self-motivated HGV Driver to join the Waste &amp; Recycling Team as a Round Leader. As a Round Leader of a small crew, you will have good communication and customer service skills to enable you to engage with colleagues and members of the public in a polite and professional manner. You must be a team player, quick learner and able to carry out a range of duties including: Use of the vehicles in cab devices, &nbsp;moving, handling and loading of refuse , recycling, garden and food waste. You will be expected to to work with minimum supervision.&nbsp; &nbsp; The work involves driving, operating machinery and heavy manual labour therefore you must be physically fit and mobile.&nbsp; The role will involve safely driving HGV’s and other Council vehicles. It is essential you hold a valid HGV Driving License Class-C and a valid Drivers Qualification Card (DQC) and have the skills required to manoeuvre large vehicles in restricted and difficult areas.&nbsp; Experience of rear-steer vehicles would be advantageous. A willingness to train and use a wide variety of vehicles and equipment is essential DBS: A DBS is not required for this post.&nbsp; Benefits of Working with Us&nbsp; At Thurrock Council, we value our employees and offer a comprehensive benefits package, including:&nbsp; <ul> <li>Generous annual leave entitlement&nbsp;</li> <li>Local Government Pension Scheme&nbsp;</li> <li>Flexible and hybrid working opportunities (where applicable)&nbsp;</li> <li>Ongoing training and professional development&nbsp;</li> <li>Employee&nbsp;assistance&nbsp;programme and wellbeing support&nbsp;</li> <li>Staff discounts and local offers&nbsp;</li> <li>A supportive and inclusive working environment&nbsp;</li> </ul> Important Dates&nbsp; Closing Date (Redeployment Only):&nbsp;23rd October 2025 Closing Date (Internal &amp; External):&nbsp;2nd November 2025 Interview Date: To be confirmed&nbsp; Additional Information&nbsp; If you have any questions about the role or interview process, please contact:&nbsp; Samantha Murphy, Waste Operations Manager,&nbsp; <a href="mailto:samantha.murphy@thurrock.gov.uk" target="_blank">samantha.murphy@thurrock.gov.uk</a> To view the Job Profile and Person Specification, please follow the link below:&nbsp; <a href="https://thurrockc.sharepoint.com/:b:/s/ThurrockCouncilPublicDocuments/EQkjkoo1uu9KkG_OiaYGpmABlsfJikgY3Cvr19K72Neb_w?e=gdvpz8" target="_blank">Download Job Profile (PDF Document)</a> If the Job Profile and Person Specification list any qualifications as essential, please also upload copies of those relevant qualifications. &nbsp; About usWhy Thurrock? Working at Thurrock Council gives you the opportunity to join an organisation that is changing at pace, one where you can make a real difference to the lives of the people we serve.Thurrock Council is moving towards a new community leadership approach which involves linking with local partners and communities as we shape our improvement for the years ahead. This is an exciting time to join us, to shape the future success of our changing organisation and to have a positive influence on our borough.&nbsp;Our locationThurrock is located on the north bank of the river Thames. Our urban centres are a vibrant mix of established towns and new young communities, with a diverse and growing population of around 160,000&nbsp;residents. We are an emerging cultural and arts centre, home to the production centre for the Royal Opera House and the National Skills Academy for Creative and Cultural Skills. We have excellent retail and leisure opportunities, including Lakeside Shopping Centre, country parks, forests, and marshes. Thurrock is just half an hour journey away from the centre of London by train and well connected by road.Staff benefitsWe offer lots of staff benefits, including a generous annual leave entitlement and hybrid working. We champion flexible working and job share applications are welcome.Further information can be found here <a href="https://www.thurrock.gov.uk/working-for-council/employment-benefits" target="_blank">Employment benefits | Working for the council | Thurrock Council</a>&nbsp; Equality, Diversity &amp; InclusionThurrock Council is committed to equal opportunities. As a Disability Confident Employer, disabled people will be offered an interview where they meet all essential criteria on the person specification. We serve a diverse community where people are different yet equal. Diversity underpins everything we do. For further information about Thurrock Council please visit our website: <a href="https://www.thurrock.gov.uk/" target="_blank">Thurrock Council</a>





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Thurrock Council

Waste Collection Round Leader

Job Title: SfYP My Future Coach Starting Salary: £31,537 progressing to £34,434 per annum Hours: 37.0 Location: HertfordshireBased in Apsley, covering the South and West of Hertfordshire.The successful candidate will be out and about with some hybrid working, Work with young people will be mainly face to face, as will the work with providers, colleges, employers and third sector organisations. &nbsp;Contract Type: Permanent Directorate: Childrens Services<h4>About the team</h4>The Services for Young People (SfYP) Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) Team provides a range of specialist services for young people (aged 13-25) with additional needs/SEND. This involves providing careers, information, advice, and guidance to support them in making positive decisions about their futures; maintenance of Education, Health, and Care Plans (EHCPs) for those aged 16+ in further education and support to find paid employment or other positive activities.The ‘My Future’ Programme is being delivered in all four of the Hertfordshire Colleges and has been designed to support young people with EHCPs to transition out of college into a positive destination or opportunity.We are currently looking to recruit a full time ‘My Future’ Coach, to work with the colleges in the South &amp; West of the county. The key role of the ‘My Future’ Coach is to provide transition coaching assistance to young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) who are moving on from college, working closely with parents/carers.<h4>About the role</h4>This role will require you to:<ul><li>Engage effectively with a caseload of young people with EHCPs, identified by the allocated colleges and SfYP CEIAG Advisers to provide transition coaching and support.</li><li>Work with college staff and SfYP staff to ensure that young people on caseload are supported appropriately to move into positive activities of interest when they leave college.</li><li>Support young people to take up positive activities, volunteering, or paid employment opportunities by using tried and tested supported employment techniques.</li><li>Provide advice, support and disability awareness training as required to opportunities providers to unsure they understand how to support the young person they are providing an opportunity to.</li><li>Provide information and support to parents/carers to raise aspirations and expectations for a fulfilling life after college that can include positive activities, volunteering, community inclusion and paid employment.</li><li>Work with local third sector organisations to identify opportunities that match the skills of young people on caseload.</li><li>Work to agreed targets including college leaver NEET prevention, monitoring of caseload progress through regular review, recording of data on management information systems to appropriate timescales and standards, producing reports as required.</li></ul><h4>About you</h4>Essential:<ul><li>Experience of working with young people with additional needs/SEND.</li><li>An understanding of the barriers to learning, training, volunteering, and employment that young people may have.</li><li>Evidence of excellent written and verbal communications skills.</li><li>Demonstrable time management skills with the ability to manage and prioritise a caseload.</li><li>Experience of the use of ICT systems, including databases.</li><li>Demonstrable advocacy and negotiation skills.</li><li>Experience of working with employers, providers and third sector organisations.</li><li>A driving licence and access to a vehicle</li></ul>Desirable:<ul><li>Training in Systematic Instruction (TSI)</li><li>Experience of sales/marketing.</li><li>Experience of providing training.</li></ul>If you want a job with variety, then this role is for you, as no two days are the same. The job combines providing transition support for young people with marketing them to employers, community providers and third sector organisations.The postholder will have the opportunity to make a positive impact on the lives of young people with SEND and their families by helping them to find suitable post college opportunities which may include community activities, volunteering, or paid employment where appropriate.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.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 COM8 job profile. Please locate this via:Job profiles - Community servicesTo hear more about this opportunity please contact Elizabeth King (<a href="mailto:elizabeth.king@hertfordshire.gov.uk" target="_blank">elizabeth.king@hertfordshire.gov.uk</a>).Interview Date:19th Aug 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 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.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). 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Job title: Art and Technology Teacher
Location: Arc Ansley School, Nuneaton
Salary: £32,916 (M1) - £45,350 (M6) per year + SEN allowance £2,786 

Are you an enthusiastic and dedicated educator looking to make a real impact on young minds? We are seeking a motivated and inspiring Art and Technology Teacher to join our dynamic team and help shape the future of our children and young people.
What you’ll be doing:
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<li>Plan, prepare, and deliver high-quality lessons that engage and challenge children and young people.</li>
<li>Foster a positive learning environment that supports children and young people' educational and personal growth.</li>
<li>Assess and monitor student progress, providing constructive feedback and support.</li>
<li>Work collaboratively with colleagues, parents, and the wider school community to ensure student success.</li>
<li>Participate in school activities, extracurricular programs, and professional development opportunities.</li>
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What we’re looking for:
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<li>Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)</li>
<li>A qualification in SEND education is desirable.</li>
<li>Experience of working with children and young people with SEND and ASC.</li>
<li>Strong classroom management skills and the ability to inspire and motivate children and young people.</li>
<li>Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.</li>
<li>A commitment to continuous professional development and innovation in teaching methods.</li>
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Why join us?
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<li>Annual salary reviews and enhanced pension contributions for qualified teachers.</li>
<li>Ongoing professional development opportunities.</li>
<li>Access to a range of lifestyle and health perks and benefits.</li>
<li>A collaborative and dedicated team of professionals.</li>
<li>A rewarding and fulfilling role making a real difference to children's lives.</li>
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We value your hard work and dedication, and we’re committed to ensuring you feel supported, both professionally and personally so that you are in the best position to make the most impact for the children in our care.

When you join Kedleston Group, you can be certain that your work will have purpose and meaning. You can also expect a supportive environment which enables you to excel in your role and grow in your career.
You will have access to an attractive benefits package including;
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<li>Access to health and well-being programmes, including a free and confidential 24/7 helpline and counselling service</li>
<li>Discounts on retail, travel, and leisure through our benefits platform</li>
<li>Cycle to work scheme</li>
<li>Generous life cover</li>
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Who are we?
Opened in 2014, Arc School Ansley is an independent specialist day school in Ansley, a lovely small village, for children and young people aged between 11 and 17.
Our experienced team is dedicated to providing outstanding education to children and young people a diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Condition, who may have many associated needs such as; social, emotional and mental health needs, communication needs and cognition and learning needs.
Arc School Ansley is part of Kedleston Group. We specialise in providing specialist education and care for children aged 7-19 with a range of special educational needs and disabilities (SEND). These include autistic spectrum condition (ASC), attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and social emotional and mental health needs (SEMH).
We are committed to safeguarding and protecting children and we expect all colleagues to share this commitment. We will do everything possible to ensure that only those who are suitable to work with children are recruited to work for us. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020 and is subject to a range of vetting checks including a criminal records disclosure.

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

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Kedleston Group

Art and Technology Teacher

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Grade 10- £59511- £63966pa (plus &nbsp;£4k Market Supplement) &nbsp; The Team Manager is responsible for managing the operational day to day service delivery of a multi-disciplinary social work team within the 16+ Service.&nbsp; Key Responsibilities&nbsp;
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<li>Manage and oversee staff to ensure effective delivery of services to children, young people, and their families through high quality social work in line with standards of good practice, legislation, and guidance&nbsp;</li> </ul>
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<li>Lead and monitor staff in ensuring robust recording of information on relevant systems and databases in line with standards set, whilst capturing and evidencing the voice of the child&nbsp;</li> </ul>
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<li>Assist the Service Manager and Head of Service in planning and developing services for vulnerable children, young people, and their families, identifying needs and potential difficulties/challenges, escalating issues as appropriate&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;</li> </ul>
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<li>Effectively manage budgets and ensure services are cost effective&nbsp;&nbsp;</li> </ul>
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<li>Produce reports and attend meetings/forums as required&nbsp;</li> </ul>
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<li>Chair formal multi-disciplinary meetings, team meetings, panels, reviews and attend meetings and conferences where required&nbsp;</li> </ul>
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<li>Work collaboratively with partner agencies and the community to ensure an integrated approach to service delivery and the development of effective joint working partnerships&nbsp;&nbsp;</li> </ul>
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<li>Provide supervision and appraisal to staff in line with standards set and encourage professional development opportunities&nbsp;</li> </ul>
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<li>Promote systemic, face to face practice, ensuring purposeful work is undertaken by the team with children, young people and families that adhere to timescales and improve outcomes&nbsp;</li> </ul> Person Specification&nbsp;
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<li>Relevant Social Work Qualification&nbsp;&nbsp;</li> </ul>

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<li>Registered with Social Work England&nbsp;</li> </ul>
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<li>Experience of operational leadership of diverse statutory teams in a complex or multi agency management environment working&nbsp;&nbsp;</li> </ul>
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<li>Knowledge of relevant legislation, guidance and practices and their implications, in relation to child social care practice&nbsp;&nbsp;</li> </ul>
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<li>Experience of managing social workers and influencing the quality of social work practice to meet the needs of children and their families&nbsp;</li> </ul>
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<li>Experience of influencing service provision in partner agencies over which there is no direct line management relationship&nbsp;</li> </ul>
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<li>Evidence of success in promoting and implementing equal opportunity policies and practices in respect of employment and service delivery&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;</li> </ul>
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<li>Proven track record of providing coaching, mentoring and / or supervision with evidence of positive outcomes within children’s social care&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;</li> </ul>
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<li>Experience of working within a systemic model of practice, and using this demonstrably within own practice including systemic supervision&nbsp;</li> </ul>
 Why Choose Havering?&nbsp;
 Excellent Local Government Pension Scheme&nbsp;
 Flexible Working Options – including hybrid and remote arrangements&nbsp;
 Generous Annual Leave – with the option to buy additional days&nbsp;
 Professional Development – minimum 10 days of learning annually&nbsp;
 Health &amp; Wellbeing Support – including mental health resources&nbsp;
 Inclusive Culture – guided by our ICARE values: Integrity, Creativity, Ambition, Respect, Everyone&nbsp;
 We’re a council that embraces change, encourages fresh ideas, and supports career progression. If you’re ready to make a lasting impact in a borough that values initiative, collaboration, and civic pride—we want to hear from you.&nbsp;
 Additional Information&nbsp;
 We are a Disability Confident employer – applicants with a disability who meet the essential criteria will be guaranteed an interview&nbsp;
 All roles are subject to relevant checks including DBS or Disclosure Scotland, depending on access to sensitive data or vulnerable groups&nbsp;

 Internal redeployees will be given priority consideration&nbsp;
 For more information about the position please click job profile&nbsp;
 For an informal discussion about the post, please contact <a href="mailto:Simone.Martin@havering.gov.uk" target="_blank">Simone.Martin@havering.gov.uk</a> The closing date for the receipt of applications is 31/10/25 however interest in this job may be high and we therefore reserve the right to close the vacancy early. You will be notified if your application has been successful. &nbsp;Interview date to be confirmed. Should you require any help or advice with your online application, please contact the Recruitment Helpdesk on 01708 432770 Additional Information We want everyone to choose Havering. When you apply for a job with us, your application is considered on its merits regardless of your age, disability, ethnicity, faith, gender identity or sexual orientation. Our residents and service users come from all walks of life, and so do our employees. Find out what it means to Choose Havering. The London Borough of Havering has important responsibilities for safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. If you are appointed to a job that involves working with these groups, you may be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Please attach your supporting statement, explaining in no more than x2 A4 sides why and how you meet the criteria for this role. We practice anonymised recruitment. Please ensure that you remove all personal information from any documents that you upload.

London Borough of Havering

Team Manager (Leaving Care)

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Adult Social Care – Practitioner Manager REF: 2539&nbsp; Hybrid Working&nbsp; PO5 Grade: £54,360 pa rising in annual increments to £57,495pa inc LW.&nbsp;&nbsp; Permanent and Full Time About Us: It is an exciting time to join Lambeth Council, we have bold ambitions for the future of Lambeth’s communities and residents through our&nbsp;Lambeth 2030 Plan ‘Our Future, Our Lambeth. To deliver on these ambitions, we have embarked our transformational One Lambeth Programme ensuring we are ‘connected by purpose,’ in everything we do to deliver excellence. We are proud to have recently developed a refreshed set of One Lambeth Values and Behaviours that were develop for staff by staff;&nbsp;Equity, Ambition, Kindness, and Accountability. For more information, please have a look at our dedicated&nbsp;One Lambeth Values and Behaviours page.&nbsp; About the Borough: Located in the heart of South London, Lambeth Borough is a vibrant community of over 317,600 residents. Stretching from the dynamic neighbourhood of Streatham in the South to the iconic landmarks of Waterloo in the North, we are proud to be the 9th largest borough in London. Our diversity is our strength, with more than 130 languages spoken, making Lambeth the home of the Windrush generation, London's largest LGBTQ+ community, and a thriving Portuguese-speaking community.&nbsp; With exceptional schools, lush green spaces including Brockwell Park, cultural gems like the Black Cultural Archives, and world-renowned institutions such as St Thomas's Hospital, Lambeth offers an enriching and dynamic environment. About the Role: Lambeth is a fantastic place to work. If you’re looking for a challenging but exceptionally rewarding opportunity to move into a social work position within Mental Health Adult Social Care Services, then Lambeth is definitely for YOU! We currently looking at recruiting a Practitioner Managers in our Mental Health Service.&nbsp; The Adult Social Care Mental Health Service is part of a unique alliance, namely the Living Well Network Alliance (LWNA) which is responsible for providing Mental Health services through a model of integrated delivery with key alliance partners including South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust, Certitude, Thames Reach and South London ICB. This is a real opportunity to be part of a service alliance that works closely together to deliver coordinated mental health services. The Practitioner Manager is responsible for managing the daytime social care service alongside the team manager, ensuring that a quality, responsive, safe, and person-centred service to support which promotes the well-being of Lambeth residents is delivered.&nbsp; The role also includes leading on specialist areas across the other services and managing some service areas jointly with the other PMs.&nbsp; The PM will supervise up to 8 social care staff in the team. The PM will ensure that statutory assessments are assigned and completed in a timely manner within expected performance targets and quality standards. This will include supporting social workers through managing their cases, and complex cases, the court of protection, safeguarding procedures, and authorising assessments with a view to supporting them to produce high quality, strength-based work. With support from the Team Manager, the PM may also be elected to take the lead on service development areas arising from service user requests and member’s enquiries from time to time.&nbsp; The PM will support social care staff with their professional development through regular 1:1 and appraisals. The role requires that you are a qualified social worker with significant post qualifying experience, have excellent organisational and communication skills. Some previous management experience and an experience in working within mental health services is preferred but not essential. You must be familiar with the Care Act, Mental Capacity Act, and Mental Health Act. The hours are Monday to Friday 9am-5pm or as the service requires at 35hrs per week.&nbsp; ‘We especially encourage applications from people from the Black, Asian and Multiethnic communities and while the role is open to all applicants, Lambeth will utilise the positive action provisions of the Equality Act 2010 to appoint a candidate from underrepresented groups where there is a choice between two candidates of equal merit.’ For detailed qualifications and requirements, please review the job description and person specification in hyperlink below: Job Description and Person Specification Contact Information: For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Catherine McManus on 07720041987. Recruitment Timelines: Advert close date: 11:59pm on Sunday 2 November 2025. Benefits: We believe in rewarding our staff. When you join us, you'll gain access to a range of benefits, including: <ul> <li>Participation in our 5 Staff Networks: Black, Asian, and Multi-Ethnic, LGBTQ+, Disability, Young Professionals, and Women's.</li> <li>Generous annual leave entitlement starting from 27 days, increasing to up to 35 days depending on length of service.</li> <li>Membership in the Local Government Pension Scheme.</li> <li>Hybrid Working.</li> <li>Employee Assistance Programme.</li> <li>Occupational Sick Pay based on length of service.</li> <li>Discounts at local restaurants.</li> <li>Discount at our Active Lambeth Gyms.</li> <li>Learning and Development opportunities, including Apprenticeships.</li> <li>Cycle to Work Scheme.</li> <li>Secure Bike Storage facilities at our Town Hall and Civic Centre.</li> <li>Trade Union Membership.</li> </ul> How to Apply: If you're interest in this opportunity, click on the apply button and complete an online application.&nbsp; In your supporting statement, please clearly demonstrate how you meet the shortlist criteria marked with an 'A' at shortlist stage. 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Assistant Finance Manager&nbsp;
 £54,267 - £57,402 per annnum
 We are looking to recruit to three Assistant Finance Manager positions in the Finance Team supporting the following areas:&nbsp;
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<li>Inclusive Economy &amp; Housing&nbsp;</li> </ul>
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<li>Financial Strategy&nbsp;</li> </ul>
 Help Build a Fairer Newham&nbsp;
 Newham is a vibrant inner-city borough in the heart of East London with excellent transport links to the rest of the Capital and South-East England. Home to the Olympic Park, the Royal Docks and City Hall, it is also one of the youngest and most diverse councils in the country, with a mission to Build a Fairer Newham for all of its Residents.&nbsp; &nbsp;
 The Council's Finance Department are now recruiting to the Assistant Finance Manager level for individuals who are looking for a fresh challenge or candidates with relevant experience looking to progress to the next stage of their career.&nbsp;
 The Assistant Finance Manager will play a key role in improving financial management &amp; control, and accountability across the organisation, and enable effective proactive financial planning. We have three roles available at this level, all focussed on ensuring finance and organisational transformation is delivered efficiently and effectively, at speed.&nbsp; &nbsp;
 You'll support the strategic, financial reporting or partnering activities of one of our front-line services. Whether your focus is on Adults &amp; Health, Inclusive Economy &amp; Housing or within Financial Strategy, you’ll be expected to fuse innovation, effectiveness, efficiency and sustainability into everything you do.&nbsp;
 We are looking for innovative individuals who can lead by example and help build a sustainable, highly effective, service that delivers exceptional support for one of our front-line departments or the council as a whole.&nbsp;
 Ultimately, this is about making everyday life better for over 350,000 people across the borough, as well as millions of workers and visitors. You’ll introduce more robust planning, find new revenue streams – and help us invest further in our resident-centric services.&nbsp;
 The Job Description includes details of the role’s purpose and responsibilities. Specific areas of responsibility include:&nbsp;
 Adults &amp; Health&nbsp;
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<li>Support the delivery of high-quality financial management across Adult Social Care and Public Health services, working closely with senior finance colleagues&nbsp;</li> </ul>
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<li>Assisting in the preparation and monitoring of forecasts for the Adult Social Care external placements budget through the preparation of large data sets.&nbsp;</li> </ul>
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<li>Supporting the development of financial models, options appraisals, and variance analysis to inform service planning.&nbsp;</li> </ul>
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<li>Contributing to the financial aspects of transformation projects within Adult Social Care.&nbsp;</li> </ul>
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<li>Working closely with the Adult Social Care Department to provide support of the budget monitoring and year-end financial process&nbsp;</li> </ul>
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<li>Conduct in-depth financial analysis into aspects of trend analysis and forecasts when required&nbsp;</li> </ul>
 Inclusive Economy &amp; Housing&nbsp;
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<li>Predominantly working with Housing Services to support their budget monitoring and budget management in particular relating to Temporary Accommodation&nbsp;</li> </ul>
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<li>Provision of professional financial and accounting advice to budget managers across the Housing General Fund service&nbsp;</li> </ul>
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<li>Support and challenge on MTFS savings delivery and potential resolutions where pressures arise&nbsp;</li> </ul>
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<li>Financial modelling of Temporary Accommodation income and expenditure including reconciliations and trend analysis to inform forecast options&nbsp;</li> </ul>
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<li>Reconciliation of Temporary Accommodation expenditure with the Northgate Housing Management System&nbsp;</li> </ul>
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<li>Monitoring and maintaining the various funding sources and maximising allocations in line with demand and expenditure&nbsp;</li> </ul>
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<li>Analysing the position on arrears and actively working with other services to find solutions to reducing the pressure&nbsp;</li> </ul>
 Financial Strategy&nbsp;
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<li>Working within a small team to support development of the Council’s Medium Term Financial Strategy and budget management regime.&nbsp;</li> </ul>
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<li>Modelling growth, investments, and savings for the medium-term financial strategy.&nbsp;</li> </ul>
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<li>Establish/Maintain key central finance methodologies and processes e.g. corporate recharge model, Sales Fees &amp; Charges, Establishment pay model, Collection Fund, Government Grant Funding.&nbsp;&nbsp;</li> </ul>
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<li>Support scenario modelling in response to policy and funding changes.&nbsp;</li> </ul>
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<li>Support the annual budget setting process, ensuring transparency and alignment with Council priorities.&nbsp;</li> </ul>
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<li>Support Coordination of Monthly Revenue Budget Monitoring including savings, reserves, and corporate funding.&nbsp;</li> </ul>
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<li>Analyse evidence-based options for savings and investment to inform Budget development.&nbsp;</li> </ul>
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<li>Support production of the outturn position and support in closing of accounts&nbsp; &nbsp;</li> </ul>
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<li>Collaborate across finance to improve systems, budget monitoring, and reporting.&nbsp;</li> </ul>
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<li>Providing Finance Support to the Transformation Team in development and delivery of the transformation programme to ensure potential savings are accurately defined and ultimately delivered and properly accounted for.&nbsp;</li> </ul>
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<li>Working with Budget Holders in Central Services assisting in the production of an effective budget plan within existing cash limits for the service; preparation and monitoring of forecasts; Supporting the development of financial models, options appraisals, and variance analysis to inform service planning; and supporting year-end financial process&nbsp;</li> </ul>
 An essential requirement of this role is for applicants to be a full member of CCAB (preferably CIPFA) or part qualified; AAT equivalent with relevant experience, e.g. 2+ years working in the sector.&nbsp;
 For more information or for a confidential discussion, please contact Hayley O’Brien on 020 3373 9394 or Nicholas Pyne on 020 3373 7385&nbsp; &nbsp;
 If you are interested in this role, please submit a supporting statement, explaining in no more than 1 x A4 side on why you would like to apply. Please ensure you state a preference for the area you are interested in and note this will be based on suitability.&nbsp;
 Please view JD here

 Closing date: 9^th November 2025&nbsp;
 Additional Information We are committed to creating an inclusive, anti-racist environment for all. When you apply for a job at Newham, your application is considered on its merits regardless of your age, disability, ethnicity, faith, gender identity or sexual orientation. If you share our vision and values, and you bring the experience and skills we need, that’s all that matters to us. The London Borough of Newham has important responsibilities for safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. If you are appointed to a job that involves working with these groups, you may be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. We practice anonymised recruitment. Please ensure that you remove all personal information from any documents that you upload. The personal information we have collected from you will be shared with Cifas who will use it to prevent fraud, other unlawful or dishonest conduct

London Borough of Newham

Assistant Finance Manager

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Please apply online (see below). If this is not possible, please contact a member of the HR team by either emailing <a href="mailto:recruitment@sevenoaks.gov.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@sevenoaks.gov.uk</a> or contacting us on 01732 227383 to discuss how we can assist you in applying.



Revenues Officer
Salary: £30,269- £32,790

Be part of our successful Council Tax team to compile and maintain records of our 100,000 properties across Sevenoaks and Dartford districts.
Our team are responsible for dealing with all aspects of Council Tax, from administration and billing to recovery and enforcement. You’ll be responsible for answering telephone enquiries covering all aspects of Council Tax and responding to emails and letters received from our customers.
If you have a customer service or retail background, a passion to deliver excellent customer service and the ability to stay calm under pressure then we would love to hear from you!
This role will be based at our Council Offices, Argyle Road, Sevenoaks Kent TN13 1HG. We currently operate a hybrid working model for the majority of our roles where your working time will be divided between the office (2-3 days) and home working (2-3 days).
Interested in the role and want to know more?
For further details on the role, please contact one of our Revenues Team Leaders on 01732 227000.
Need advice on how to ensure you have the best chance of being shortlisted?
Read the Job Description and Personal Specification attached to the role and ensure that your supporting statement explains how you meet the essential requirements as your application will be judged against these criteria.

Closing date: 2nd November 2025
Interviews: 25th November 2025

Revenues Officer

Job Title: SEND EHC Coordinator Location: Hemel Hempstead / Stevenagge Starting Salary: £34,434 pa with the opportunity to progress to £37,280 per annumHours: 37 per week Contract: PermanentThings are changing in SEND for Hertfordshire County Council. We are making SEND everyone's business.Do you want to make a positive impact and be part of that change? We’re continuing to invest in our statutory SEND workforce.<h4>About the role</h4>The Education Health &amp; Care Coordinator (EHC Coordinator) role is highly process-driven. The role involves managing and processing EHC plans within a complex legal framework to tight timescales. It involves implementing legal requirements as part of a meticulous review of documents, then creating, reviewing and amending plans. Whilst the role does involve communication and ongoing dialogue with practitioners, parents and carers, this is primarily related to statutory processes. The role involves virtually no direct interaction with children or young people.Being an EHC Coordinator, you’ll be delivering casework that coordinates professionals across education, health and care as well as the family, to deliver EHC assessments, plans and reviews to time and high quality, with a focus on improving outcomes for children and young people.​ This includes:<ul><li>Developing the highest standards of achievement and inclusion for children and young people with SEN through effective casework within the policy and budget framework of the Council, ensuring a focus on preparing for adulthood from the earliest ages.​</li><li>Taking responsibility for the preparation of information for parents, children, young people and schools, which provides the right information at the appropriate time, in a simple to use way, which engages partners in understanding what our responsibility is to children, families and schools. ​</li><li>Managing and processing statutory casework within legal and internal timelines ​</li><li>Working collaboratively with professionals across education, health and care services​</li><li>Ensuring effective case management, integrated working practice and successful outcomes for children.​</li><li>Participating in resource decisions, taking the lead where appropriate, for example decision making processes relating to whether or not assessment or plans are written, or whether specialist provision is agreed, ensuring that resource decisions are in line with local authority policies, procedures and eligibility criteria. This could include chairing or attending panel meetings.​</li><li>Participating, as required, in a range of meetings with other professionals and​parents/carers in relation to individual children with complex needs, including representing Children’s Services at annual review, chairing reviews, attending and chairing multi-agency meetings as appropriate.​​</li><li>Contributing to the development of policy, procedures and provision for children with SEN children’s needs, which includes maintaining an up-to-date knowledge relating to SEN casework, changes to national legislation and departmental policies, and supporting induction/training and support to all team members.​​</li><li>Inputting and maintaining accurate and comprehensive database records as required and participate in the Local Authority’s systems for monitoring and quality assurance for children and young people known to the EHC assessment and review team.</li></ul><h4>About the teams</h4>EHC coordinators will be aligned to one of several functional teams supporting either assessment processes, review processes or resolution and reconciliation processes.We have opportunities for you to specialise in:<ul><li>School Age SEND (based in Apsley): responsible for children and young people age 5 – 19 with an EHCP who attend a school</li><li>Services for Young People: responsible for young people age 16 and over with an EHCP: who attend a college (or other further education settings), who are completing an apprenticeship, are in training or a supported internship or who are not in education, employment or training. Also support care leavers age 18 and over with an EHCP </li></ul><h4>About you</h4>Essential:<ul><li>Knowledge of the SEND Code of Practice and the Children and Families Act 2014.</li><li>Educated to A level or equivalent</li><li>Previous experience working in schools to deliver SEND provision or experience with other stakeholders including parents, education, care and health</li><li>Excellent communication skills</li><li>The ability to work to deadlines and under pressure</li><li>High level of literacy to support good case recording and quality EHC plans.</li><li>Hold a current driving licence and have access to a vehicle for work</li></ul>Desirable:<ul><li>Previous experience with casework management&nbsp;</li></ul>This job role is within the&nbsp;Health and Social Care Family, level HSC9&nbsp;job profile. Please locate this via:&nbsp;Job profiles - Health and social careBenefits 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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Ealing Adult Social Care is on an improvement journey so that we can enable the very best outcomes for residents. We’d love you to join us as Assistant Director for Operations.We are recruiting for an ambitious, value driven and inspiring leader to take forward our journey. With responsibility for over 100 staff and a gross budget of over £120m, you will be focused on delivering excellent outcomes for Ealing residents.As a registered Social Worker you will embody the profession’s commitment to addressing inequality, promoting social justice and delivering person-centred outcomes. This role requires superb attention to detail, particularly around data, excellent grasp of financial controls, as well as exemplary communication skills.Our visionAs a council our guiding vision is Connected Communities, the understanding that communities and the connections within help everyone to fulfil their potential and live healthy lives drives our work day in day out. In adult social care we also know that there will always be a need for a caring, effective and responsive service to meet the needs of our most vulnerable residents.About EalingEaling is home to 385,000 people, and the population size has grown by 8.5% in the last decade. It is the third most diverse borough in London and the eighth most diverse borough in England and Wales – with over 1703 languages spoken and 56.8% of residents identifying as ethnically diverse. Our communities bring a wealth of traditions, perspectives and talents that enrich every aspect of life, from our thriving businesses to our schools, spaces, and celebrations.As our seven towns are different, residents in each town face different challenges and there is a wide variation in socio-economic outcomes. That’s why our policy is underscored by a seven-town approach, which enables us to better understand the needs, inequalities and aspirations of our communities. This is illustrated by our annual public health report, which highlights the vastly different outcomes that our residents face. For example, residents in Northfields can expect to live almost six years longer than those in Norwood Green. Parts of Southall have some of the worst health outcomes in Northwest London, and Southall also experienced the highest rates of COVID-19 related deaths in the borough. Adult Social Care in Ealing Ealing provides funded social care to just under 4,000 residents using a budget of just over £120m per annum. Our service aspires to outcome focused support plans that maximize the enormous strengths and assets that residents and communities have. Driven by a strong commitment to co-production we have a vibrant structure to hear the voices of those who draw on social care and their carers. Following a Local Government Association peer review in 2023 we have developed a multi-year delivery plan which focuses on strong quality assurance and delivering choice and control for our residents. Following a review in 2024 the LGA report said ““You have achieved outstanding progress over the past 22 months, successfully meeting each of the recommendations from the peer challenge.”We are not resting on our laurels and as our CQC assurance report indicates there is still more to do. Our delivery plan continues to focus on choice and control with excellent practice at its heart. Specifically, we are focusing on person-centered practice, technology enabled lives, modernised day opportunities – through our Better Days project, increasing the uptake of Direct Payments, developing accommodation based solutions and a real focus on working age adults.If you think you have what it takes to continue our improvement journey than contact Stuart Outterside, Interim Assistant Director on <a href="mailto:OuttersideS@ealing.gov.uk" target="_blank">OuttersideS@ealing.gov.uk</a> for an informal chat.To apply for this role, submit your CV and a supporting statement addressing how your skills, knowledge and experience meet the essential criteria on the person specification for the role to <a href="mailto:seniorrecruitment@ealing.gov.uk" target="_blank">seniorrecruitment@ealing.gov.uk</a> by 5pm Monday 3 November 2025.Your CV should be tailored and include detail of your education, qualification, full employment history and membership of professional bodies.Please aim to keep your CV and supporting statement to two pages each and include your name at the top of both documents on all pages used.Online technical first round interviews will be held on 25th November, with final round in-person interviews scheduled to take place on 9th December at Perceval House in Ealing.You must have the right to work in the UK. Evidence for the right to work in the UK will be requested at the interview stage.It is an exciting time to join us, here at Ealing Council. If you would like to make a positivedifference to our residents and borough, then we’re looking forward to hearing from you.We’ve tried to make this website as accessible as possible. You can use the accessibility widget on the right hand side to make it more accessible to you and your needs.Ealing Council is committed to creating good jobs and delivering on its connected communities’ agenda. We are committed to equality of opportunity, to being fair and inclusive.Please note all applications will be determined on merit.<a href="https://www.ealing.gov.uk/download/downloads/id/21114/assistant_director_%E2%80%93_operations_-_adult_social_care.pdf" target="_blank">Role Profile</a><ul></ul>

London Borough of Ealing

Assistant Director – Operations – Adult Social Care

Ealing Adults Social Care is on an improvement journey so that we can enable the very best outcomes for residents..Our transformation is driven by a relentless focus on delivering a person-centred, community connected resident journey supported by effective governance, high quality practice and risk management all delivered within our resources. A key part of our improvement journey is creating a leadership team that can deliver on our ambition to create connected communities that lead to better lives. We have made excellent progress, but there is still much more we want to achieve.We are looking for an inspiring, experienced and values driven leader to undertake the newly created role of Head of Services Long Term. The role covers all ages long term, so the right candidate will have experience working across age groups, including those with a mental health need, a learning disability, neurodiversity or who have experienced trauma.You will be a registered Social Worker, with an aptitude for delivering the best in a complex, multi demand operational environment.Our visionAs a council our guiding vision is Connected Communities, the understanding that communities and the connections within help everyone to fulfil their potential and live healthy lives drives our work day in day out. In adult social care we also know that there will always be a need for a caring, effective and responsive service to meet the needs of our most vulnerable residents.About EalingEaling is home to over 375,000 people, and the population size has grown by 8.5% in the last decade. It is the third most diverse borough in London and the eighth most diverse borough in England and Wales – with over 1703 languages spoken and 56.8% of residents identifying as ethnically diverse. Our communities bring a wealth of traditions, perspectives and talents that enrich every aspect of life, from our thriving businesses to our schools, spaces, and celebrations.As our seven towns are different, residents in each town face different challenges and there is a wide variation in socio-economic outcomes. That’s why our policy is underscored by a seven-town approach, which enables us to better understand the needs, inequalities and aspirations of our communities. This is illustrated by our annual public health report, which highlights the vastly different outcomes that our residents face. For example, residents in Northfields can expect to live almost six years longer than those in Norwood Green. Parts of Southall have some of the worst health outcomes in Northwest London, and Southall also experienced the highest rates of COVID-19 related deaths in the borough.Adult Social Care in Ealing Ealing provides funded social care to just under 4,000 residents using a budget of just over £120m per annum. Our service aspires to outcome focused support plans that maximize the enormous strengths and assets that residents and communities have. Driven by a strong commitment to co-production we have a vibrant structure to hear the voices of those who draw on social care and their carers. Following a Local Government Association peer review in 2023 we have developed a multi-year delivery plan which focuses on strong quality assurance and delivering choice and control for our residents. Following a review in 2024 the LGA report said ““You have achieved outstanding progress over the past 22 months, successfully meeting each of the recommendations from the peer challenge.”We are not resting on our laurels and as our CQC assurance report indicates there is still more to do. Our delivery plan continues to focus on choice and control with excellent practice at its heart. Specifically, we are focusing on person-centered practice, technology enabled lives, modernised day opportunities – through our Better Days project, increasing the uptake of Direct Payments, developing accommodation based solutions and a real focus on working age adults.For an informal chat about the role please contact Stuart Outterside on 07960 182 143 or email <a href="mailto:outtersides@ealing.gov.uk" target="_blank">outtersides@ealing.gov.uk</a>To apply for this role, submit your CV and a supporting statement addressing how your skills, knowledge and experience meet the essential criteria on the person specification for the role to <a href="mailto:seniorrecruitment@ealing.gov.uk" target="_blank">seniorrecruitment@ealing.gov.uk</a> by 5pm Monday 3 November 2025. Your CV should be tailored and include detail of your education, qualification, full employment history and membership of professional bodies.Please aim to keep your CV and supporting statement to two pages each and include your name at the top of both documents on all pages used.Online technical first round interviews are due to take place during w/c 24th November, with final round in-person interviews scheduled to take place on 9th December at Perceval House in Ealing.You must have the right to work in the UK. Evidence for the right to work in the UK will be requested at the interview stage.It is an exciting time to join us, here at Ealing Council. If you would like to make a positive difference to our residents and borough, then we’re looking forward to hearing from you.We’ve tried to make this website as accessible as possible. You can use the accessibility widget on the right hand side to make it more accessible to you and your needs.Ealing Council is committed to creating good jobs and delivering on its connected communities’ agenda. We are committed to equality of opportunity, to being fair and inclusive.Please note all applications will be determined on merit.<a href="https://www.ealing.gov.uk/download/downloads/id/21113/head_of_service_long_term.pdf" target="_blank">Role Profile</a><ul></ul>

Head of Service Long Term

We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Strategic Team Leader to manage and inspire our team of planning officers. You will lead the delivery of large-scale strategic development projects that shape the long-term vision of East Herts. This is a unique opportunity to influence key developments and ensure they align with our council’s goals for sustainable growth and community wellbeing.East Herts District Council is committed to sustainable growth and vibrant communities. We are at the forefront of shaping the future of our district through innovative planning and strategic development. Join us and play a pivotal role in transforming East Herts into a thriving place to live, work, and visit.Key Responsibilities:<ul><li>Lead, motivate, and manage a team of planning officers focused on strategic development projects.</li><li>Oversee the assessment and progression of large-scale planning applications and policy development.</li><li>Collaborate with internal teams, stakeholders, developers, and the community to ensure successful project delivery.</li><li>Provide expert advice and guidance on strategic planning matters.</li><li>Monitor and report on project progress, risks, and outcomes to senior management and elected members.</li><li>Drive continuous improvement and innovation within the team and planning processes.</li></ul>What We’re Looking For:<ul><li>Proven experience in managing teams within a planning or development context, preferably in local government.</li><li>Strong knowledge of strategic planning, policy frameworks, and large-scale development projects.</li><li>Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills.</li><li>Ability to work collaboratively and manage multiple projects effectively.</li><li>Passion for sustainable development and community-focused planning.</li></ul>Why Join Us?<ul><li>Make a real impact on the future of East Herts.</li><li>Supportive and inclusive work environment.</li><li>Opportunities for professional development and career progression.</li><li>Competitive salary and benefits package.</li></ul>How to apply For an informal discussion about the role and to find out more about East Herts Councils ambition please contact Martin Plummer (Service Manager - Development Management and Enforcement) (<a href="mailto:martin.plummer@eastherts.gov.uk" target="_blank">martin.plummer@eastherts.gov.uk</a>).Closing date: 30 November at MidnightInterviews will be held In early December. So, if you’re looking to make a difference in East Hertfordshire as a (job title), please apply via the button shown. This vacancy is being advertised by Webrecruit. The services advertised by Webrecruit are those of an Employment Agency.We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer, valuing diversity and maintaining a firm commitment to providing equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants. We believe that creating inclusive environments leads to stronger collaboration and better outcomes in our work.





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Strategic Sites Team Leader

About the BoroughFound in zone 6 with good transport links in and out of London, Kingston is a vibrant and diverse university town which creates the rich sense of community shared across the borough and its Residents. Kingston boasts an idyllic riverside location, good shopping and great restaurants, as well as a mix of modern and historic town centre. Kingston has lots of open parklands and cycle routes that help connect the district town centres into an enjoyable place to live and work.We are passionate about working closely with our residents and vulnerable groups to help them maintain their independence and create a balance between support and independent living.About the Service and TeamKingston Music Service (KMS) nurtures young people in the Royal Borough of Kingston regardless of background to create, perform, be inspired by and celebrate the music they love; reaching all corners of the borough, ensuring children who want to make music are able to. Each week, our skilled team of approximately 60 tutors provides instrumental and vocal lessons to over 1,500 pupils in schools and music centres. KMS hosts a variety of events, including primary singing festivals, family concerts, and school workshops. Our 11 ensembles, which feature String Orchestras, Jazz Bands, Percussion Ensembles, and Concert Bands, perform regularly throughout the year.The Kingston Library service runs 7 libraries throughout the borough and the Heritage Service runs the popular Kingston Museum and Heritage Centre. Both work with schools and families to bring a range of activities to the local community. The Culture and Heritage Service also develops partnerships with many local charities including the Rose Theatre, Creative Youth and Kingston International Film Festival.About the Role and Our Ideal CandidateThe Support Hub Officer reports to the Support Hub Team Leader, providing business, financial and administrative support across the Culture and Heritage Service which includes Kingston Music Service (KMS), Kingston Museum, Heritage Centre, Cultural Partnerships and the seven borough Libraries.As Support Hub Officer, you will ensure the smooth admin function of all culture and heritage services through:&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<ul><li>Supporting the progression and development of KMS admin procedures giving customers and users the best service possible.</li><li>Working closely with colleagues to ensure tasks are completed in a thorough and timely manner, supporting front-line staff and project work.</li><li>Operating financial, HR and database responsibilities are delivered successfully and in line with council policy.</li><li>Working with managers to build student numbers in KMS lessons and ensembles through good customer service, productive scheduling and assisting with marketing of provision.</li><li>Supporting libraries, heritage and partnerships colleagues with various functions including invoicing, payment, purchasing and stock control.&nbsp;</li></ul>You will be based in the KMS offices at the Hook Centre where we work closely with our library and adult education colleagues.About youWe are looking for a dynamic and motivated Administrator with outstanding organisational skills and a passion for music education, culture, and heritage. The ideal candidate will be an energetic, resilient team player who thrives in a fast-paced environment. With strong IT proficiency, excellent communication skills, and the ability to manage multiple deadlines, you will play a key role in supporting various aspects of the service, including finance, scheduling, purchasing, and student recruitment. A commitment to promoting equity, diversity, and inclusion is essential, alongside proven administrative experience and the capability to work independently.We are looking for a dynamic and motivated Administrator with outstanding organisational skills and a passion for music education, culture, and heritage. The ideal candidate will be an energetic, resilient team player who thrives in a fast-paced environment. With strong IT proficiency, excellent communication skills, and the ability to manage multiple deadlines, you will play a key role in supporting various aspects of the service, including finance, scheduling, purchasing, and student recruitment. A commitment to promoting equity, diversity, and inclusion is essential, alongside proven administrative experience and the capability to work independently.Our Offer to YouAs an organisation that values and nurtures talent, we’re committed to helping you fulfil your potential and will offer you a supportive, friendly and collaborative environment to grow and develop your career and skills. We’re constantly striving to improve our ways of working so putting your ideas across however big or small; will be fully encouraged and supported by your colleagues and our dynamic and experienced management team.Employees have access to a wide range of benefits to enable staff to achieve a work life balance, some of which include:<ul><li>A generous annual leave entitlement of 25-32 days, plus bank holidays (pro-rata if part-time working hours apply) depending on service and grade.</li><li>Enhanced Maternity, Paternity, shared parental, adoption and dependents leave</li><li>Three volunteering days per year in Kingston</li><li>Hybrid working (dependent on the role)</li><li>Flexible and agile working arrangements using Google Chromebooks</li><li>Learning and development portal offering a range of courses</li><li>Discounts on a range of local shops, restaurants, gyms and leisure centres</li><li>Interest free season ticket loans</li><li>Local Government Pension Scheme</li><li>Bicycle loan facilities and cycle to work scheme</li><li>Zip car scheme</li><li>Confidential health &amp; wellbeing and counselling support</li></ul>Application ProcessApply online outlining what skills, abilities and experience you can bring which makes you an ideal candidate for this role. Please refer to the requirements outlined in the job profile when completing your application and check your CV details have been uploaded correctly in the relevant sections.The closing date is given as a guide. We reserve the right to close this vacancy once a sufficient number of applications has been received, it is strongly advised that you complete and submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.&nbsp;As part of our award winning Diversity Programme we anonymise all applications received to reduce conscious and unconscious bias enabling every application to be reviewed on the knowledge, skills and experience shown in your application. We encourage our interview panels to be as diverse as possible (age, cultural, neurodiverse etc.) to reduce bias where possible. We are fully committed to removing barriers and enhancing the diversity of our workforce.Additional InformationWe are proud to be a diverse and welcoming Borough and we strive to create a workforce which reflects the community we serve, and instil a sense of belonging in our staff. We celebrate and respect differences and appreciate the value of having a diverse workforce, therefore we welcome applications from under represented groups.To support our workers and their families we offer a range of family friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements, staff engagement forums and inclusive staff networks who help drive our diversity agenda.We are also proud to be a disability confident employer and guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum essential criteria for a role. As an accredited London Living Wage Employer all our employees are guaranteed the London Living Wage regardless of their length or type of contract.The UK has a points-based immigration system affecting EU and Non-EU workers and sponsorship requirements. We advise checking the <a href="https://www.gov.uk/guidance/new-immigration-system-what-you-need-to-know" target="_blank">GOV.UK website</a> for right to work guidance. Sponsorship availability varies and is subject to eligibility requirements and budget limitations. As a result, we cannot guarantee sponsorship for all roles and will evaluate sponsorship requests on a case-by-case basis.





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Job Title: School Planning Manager Starting Salary: £61,443 progressing to £68,775 per annum (pro rata for part time) Hours: 37 Location: Hybrid working with base location at Farnham House Stevenage with regular travel across Hertfordshire to schools Contract Type: Permanent Directorate: Childrens Services<h4>About the team</h4>Do you want to make that difference?Education plays a vital role in the development of all children and young people, and we know it is something that residents feel passionately about.&nbsp; Our team has a key role, making sure that the needs of Hertfordshire’s children can be met within their local community.&nbsp; Our mission is to ensure that we have the right number of high-quality mainstream and specialist school places to offer children the opportunities to learn as closely as possible to where they live.<h4>About the role</h4>As a School Planning Manager in a small, well established, busy team you will line manage Senior School Planning Officers and work with a diverse range of stakeholders to secure good quality school places and play a key role in shaping Hertfordshire’s communities in the future. Our goal is to ensure access to quality education for all.Varied, challenging and rewarding. You will need to build relationships with key partners, both internally and externally including schools and district/borough councils. You will lead on a variety of complex projects, which are often high profile and politically sensitive.Different every day – this role requires a both a strategic thinker and someone with a proven track record of delivering change with a focus on improving outcomes for children and young people. A school planning manager will need to balance the delivery of immediate priorities such as meeting the need for more SEND places and the challenges presented by falling pupil numbers in mainstream schools, with longer term strategic goals, such as planning the education provision needed to serve future housing development over the coming decades. Strong analytical, communication and negotiating skills are critical in managing these varied priorities. This makes the role both challenging and rewardingYou will lead multidisciplinary workstreams and make sound recommendations to senior leaders and elected members to achieve outcomes and implement strategies.You will work cross functionally with the existing team who cover geographical areas of the county to ensure our statutory obligations are met through both the team and others to commission places in an ever changing and complex world.Working to the county council’s RISE values, you will work as part of a collaborative and supportive team to add your own stamp and shape future education provision in Hertfordshire to the benefit of families and young people.<h4>About you</h4>Essential:<ul><li>Your experience of a relevant field, such as school planning, town planning, project planning, or large-scale construction project exposure, with tangible results achieved through working with others,</li><li>Experience of formulating and implementing strategies either within a political environment or in a commercial role with links to government or local authorities.</li><li>A proven track record of leading and delivering complex projects with tangible results</li><li>Ability to negotiate effectively and influence others to achieve desired outcomes.</li><li>Strategic long-term thinking</li><li>The passion and motivation to make a difference to children and families across Hertfordshire.</li><li>Excellent communication and influencing skills</li><li>Ability to travel independently in and around Hertfordshire</li></ul>Desirable:<ul><li>Experience of successful people management. </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 COM14 job profile. Please locate this via: Job profiles - Community servicesTo hear more about this opportunity please contact Kate Leahy for an informal discussion about the role.Interview Date: 12th &amp; 13th NovemberBenefits 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.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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 Salary: £55,581 - £63,438&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Grade: Level 5, Zone 1 Location: 5 Pancras Square N1C 4AG&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Contract Type: Permanent Hours: 36 Hours&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Closing Date: Sunday 2nd November 2025; 23:55 About Camden Camden is changing on the inside to make life better for everyone. Our residents and communities are at the heart of everything we do. We’re home to the most important conversations happening today and we’re making radical social change a reality, so that nobody gets left behind. &nbsp;Here’s where you can help decide a better future for us all.&nbsp; What You’ll Be Doing&nbsp; Join Camden's dynamic Legal Services team, where you’ll play a critical role in breaking down barriers while embracing a risk-aware approach. You'll engage with senior officers and Members to offer high-quality legal services, with a focus on social justice. Collaborate closely with various service directorates to ensure efficient delivery of Council priorities, all while managing a personal caseload that includes high-profile and complex cases. Become a trusted advisor, advocate, and problem solver as you contribute to Camden's vision of innovative, responsive legal solutions.&nbsp; We are particularly seeking lawyers with knowledge in the following areas:- <ol> <li> Homelessness/Part 7 Housing Act; </li> <li> Building Safety Act/Fire Safety Act and other related legislation and requirements in relation to local authority building safety and regulatory compliance;&nbsp; </li> </ol> All About You To find out more about what it is like to work at Camden, meet some of our People by visiting '<a href="http://www.camdenjobs.co.uk/our-stories" target="_blank">www.camdenjobs.co.uk/our-stories</a>'. We’re looking for a qualified Solicitor, Barrister, or Fellow of the Institute of Legal Executives able to practice in England.&nbsp; You should possess a robust understanding of local government law and have hands-on experience in preparing cases and drafting legal documents. Your professional confidence will shine through as you lead on challenging cases and provide high-level advice. With excellent communication skills and a collaborative spirit, you’re ready to engage with our clients and stakeholders. Your proactive nature and creative mindset will help shape the future of legal services in Camden.&nbsp; To view the Job Profile, please copy and paste the below URL into your browser:&nbsp; <a href="http://camdocs.camden.gov.uk/HPRMWebDrawer/Record/11438355/file/document?inline" target="_blank">http://camdocs.camden.gov.uk/HPRMWebDrawer/Record/11438355/file/documen…</a> What We Offer At Camden, you’ll receive a host of benefits. From flexible working to 27 days annual leave (+ bank holidays!). We also know&nbsp;that a work life balance is extremely&nbsp;important so we also offer family leave, loan schemes and access to our incredible staff networks. We also have an incredible pensions scheme.&nbsp; Visit '<a href="http://www.camdenjobs.co.uk/staff-benefits" target="_blank">www.camdenjobs.co.uk/staff-benefits</a>' for more details. Inclusion and Belonging At Camden, we want every colleague to feel they belong and can thrive. We welcome applications from all parts of our community, and particularly encourage people from Black, Asian and Other Ethnic Heritage communities, LGBTQ+ people, disabled and neurodiverse people, survivors of domestic abuse, and those from lower socio-economic backgrounds or with care experience. We know that different voices and perspectives make us stronger, and we are committed to providing the support, adjustments and flexibility people need to succeed. Click Inclusion and diversity - Camden Careers - Camden Council&nbsp;for more information on our commitment. Anonymised Application&nbsp;–&nbsp;in keeping with Camden’s commitment to inclusion the recruitment to this role is anonymised and supports the objective of reducing the impact of unconscious bias. &nbsp; Asking for Adjustments At Camden, we are committed to making our recruitment process barrier-free and accessible for everyone. If you need us to do something differently during the application, interview or assessment process, just let us know and we will support you. This could include providing information in an alternative format, extra time in assessments, or adjustments for disabled, neurodiverse or long-term health conditions. Please contact us on 020 7974 6655, at <a href="mailto:resourcing@camden.gov.uk" target="_blank">resourcing@camden.gov.uk</a>&nbsp;or by post to 5 Pancras Square, London, N1C 4AG. We’ll work with you to make sure the process works for you.

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Lawyer - Housing

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Please apply online (see below). If this is not possible, please contact a member of the HR team by either emailing <a href="mailto:recruitment@sevenoaks.gov.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@sevenoaks.gov.uk</a> or contacting us on 01732 227383 to discuss how we can assist you in applying.



Are you looking for a new challenge?
Our Validation team provides support to the wider Planning department by registering and assessing applications.
You’ll ensure that the processing of all applications for Planning runs smoothly, and you’ll be responsible for liaising with customers about their applications, providing advice and guidance, so experience in a customer facing role is ideal.
You’ll bring your excellent attention to detail and an organised approach to ensure that applications are accurate, and they follow the correct procedures.
Knowledge of Planning services is desirable; however, full training will be given.
This role will be based at our Council Offices, Argyle Road, Sevenoaks Kent TN13 1HG. We currently operate a hybrid working model for the majority of our roles where your working time will be divided between the office (2 days) and home working (3 days).
Previous applicants need not apply.
***Please note we anticipate a high level of interest in this position and may close the advert early once a sufficient amount of applications are received. Therefore, please make sure you complete and submit your application at an early stage. ***

Do you want to know more about the role?
For further details on the role, please contact Maria Matthews, Validation Assistant Team Leader, on 01732 227234.

Do you want to ensure you have the best chance of being shortlisted?
Read the Job Description and Personal Specification attached to the role and ensure that your supporting statement explains how you meet the essential requirements as your application will be judged against these criteria.

Closing date:&nbsp;Wednesday 5th November 2025
Interviews:&nbsp;Wednesday 12th November 2025 (These will be held at our office in Argyle Road, Sevenoaks)

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Brent Council’s local graduate scheme We participate in the Local Government Graduate Program (Impact), which is run by the Local Government Association (LGA). The Impact programme is a two-year high profile national management trainee programme for high calibre graduates with the potential to become senior managerial leaders in local government within the next ten years. If you have never thought of working for your local council before, now is the time. We are offering Brent residents the opportunity to apply to join our graduate scheme from October 2025. A prime location – on your doorstep! It takes under 10 minutes to walk from Wembley Park station to the Civic Centre and 20 minutes from Wembley Central station. We are well served by public transport within and out of the borough. We welcome Brent locals who are passionate about making their borough a better place to live.&nbsp; Benefits of Brent Council’s local scheme •&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Support throughout the application process:&nbsp;All local applicants will be given the opportunity to receive support throughout the process from existing Brent graduates. Please see our&nbsp;<a href="https://www.brent.gov.uk/jobs-training-and-skills/graduates#abouttheprogramme" target="_blank">Graduate Programme page</a>&nbsp;for more details on our skills session we are holding to support applicants for the online tests during stage •&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Optional third year:&nbsp;Brent Council will guarantee graduates, who complete the core programme satisfactorily, a further 1 year fixed-term contract. •&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Live and work in a diverse area you are familiar with:&nbsp;The local scheme is a unique opportunity for Brent locals to make a positive impact in their borough and provide experience in a dynamic, exciting and socially responsible council. •&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Exposure to senior leaders:&nbsp;All graduates are assigned a senior mentor who will be a director from the Senior Management Team.&nbsp; •&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Strong support network:&nbsp;All graduates will be provided with an existing graduate as a buddy, regular feedback sessions and 1:1 meeting with the graduate scheme’s placement coordinator. With 16 graduates currently on the programme, peer support will be provided throughout the scheme and beyond. Essential Requirements&nbsp; Applicants must meet the following essential criteria in order to apply:&nbsp; •&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Obtained a minimum 2:2 undergraduate degree in any subject by Summer 2026 •&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;You must have the right to work in the UK for the duration of the 2-year programme. Unfortunately, we cannot sponsor visas. For more information on eligibility and right to work requirements please visit our website.
You can apply for the scheme regardless of when you graduated. To be eligible for a place on the scheme at Brent, you must also meet one of the criteria below: •&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Have lived in Brent for at least 2 years; or •&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Have studied (at a secondary or further education establishment, including school, college, PRU) in Brent; or •&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Be a Brent Care leaver; or •&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Have been a Brent Council council employee for more than 1 year.&nbsp; The application process Successful applicants will need to demonstrate their understanding of Impact’s key skills and behaviours through a competitive, multi-stage application process. Local candidates participate in the same process as national candidates but have the advantage of a guaranteed interview with Brent. As part of the application process, you are required to complete a Situational Judgment Test which is the only assessment you will need to complete at this stage. The Situational Judgement Test (SJT) presents you with 24 realistic scenarios that someone might experience in a role on the programme, along with multiple ways of responding. The SJT will appear after you have completed your application question, and you will need to complete the SJT before you can submit your application. Instructions for the test: This test is untimed, and it should be completed in one sitting. You will be taken to the assessment page after answering your application questions. You will need to organise each scenario into the order of response, depending on what you are most appropriate or least appropriate to do for each of the 24 questions.
There are detailed instructions within the form. If you have any questions or require support completing your application or situational judgement test, please do not hesitate to contact&nbsp;<a href="mailto:impact.support@local.gov.uk" target="_blank">impact.support@local.gov.uk</a>&nbsp;before starting your application or test. For further information please visit&nbsp;<a href="https://www.local.gov.uk/impact-local-government-graduate-programme-candidates/impact-local-government-graduate-programme-2" target="_blank">Impact website</a>. Your local application will progress in the same timeframe as Impact’s national campaign, and you will be assessed at the same time as national candidates. Impact’s support team will invite successful candidates to&nbsp;<a href="https://www.local.gov.uk/impact-local-government-graduate-programme-candidates/impact-application/impact-local-government-0" target="_blank">each stage of the National recruitment process</a>.&nbsp; They will then refer those that are successful at the assessment centre (stage 3) for an interview with Brent council. Impact facilitates the assessment of all nominated local candidates in line with national candidates to ensure they meet the same standard. How to Apply
If you are interested in applying as a local candidate for Brent Council and meet the above eligibility criteria, please apply via the&nbsp;<a href="https://lga.tal.net/vx/appcentre-ext/brand-4/spa-1/candidate/so/pm/1/pl/3/opp/857-Graduate-Management-Trainee-on-Impact-The-Local-Government-Graduate-Programme-Cohort-28-Local-Recruitment-for-Brent-Council/en-GB" target="_blank">Local Recruitment for the NGDP – London Borough of Brent</a>. Please only apply using this link, if you meet the eligibility criteria and want to specifically work for Brent.
Please note: If you meet the eligibility criteria and want to work specifically for Brent Council, apply via the&nbsp;Local Recruitment for the NGDP – London Borough of Brent&nbsp;link. Do not apply using the ‘APPLY’ button below, as the LGA is managing this recruitment on our behalf. Closing date: 12.00pm midday, Tuesday 6 January 2026 Location: Civic centre and other locations from time to time 
We support Impact’s goal to recruit graduates from all different backgrounds, universities and degree disciplines; our aim is to reflect the diverse community that we serve. We are looking for people who have the right values and attitudes and who can demonstrate their motivation for a career in the public sector, and who is genuinely interested in the borough. As a disability confident employer Brent welcomes applications from people with all disabilities, including hidden disabilities and mental health conditions. We will interview any disabled applicant who meets the essential criteria. If you require reasonable adjustments to be made to any part of the recruitment process due to your disability, please contact us on&nbsp;<a href="mailto:impact.support@local.gov.uk" target="_blank">impact.support@local.gov.uk</a>&nbsp;Please note the information you provide will be treated fairly and confidentially.
Brent has a positive approach to flexible working.
Data transparency statement
Before applying, you will be directed to the LGA’s privacy statement. Please be advised that by applying for this local campaign you are accepting that the local authority will have access to view your application in order to shortlist effectively against their criteria.&nbsp; The LGA use anonymised/blind recruitment for all applications. This means that the local authority will not be able to see your personal details at shortlisting stage.&nbsp; After shortlisting has taken place, the council will be able to view your name and will have access to contact you at each stage unless you choose to withdraw.

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This is Brent

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Are you ready to shape a greener, safer and more connected Enfield? 
Join Enfield Council’s Journeys and Places team and play a leading role in transforming how people move around the borough. We're looking for a forward-thinking Principal Traffic Engineer to lead on all technical matters relating to traffic engineering and road safety, helping us deliver improvements that benefit communities across Enfield. 
As a senior member of the Design &amp; Construction team, you’ll provide expert guidance on traffic orders, road safety audits, and design standards. You’ll lead a team of skilled officers and act as the Council’s principal advisor on traffic engineering – ensuring our projects meet the highest standards for safety, accessibility and inclusion. 
You will: 
 
 - Act as the Council’s technical lead on traffic engineering, road safety and traffic order compliance 
 - Provide expert input into complex and high-profile infrastructure projects 
 - Oversee the delivery of road safety audits in line with best practice and national guidance 
 - Ensure road safety is embedded throughout project lifecycles, aligned with Vision Zero and Healthy Streets principles 
 - Manage and develop a small team, fostering professional growth and innovation 
 - Contribute to shaping policy and procedures that influence how we create safer, more liveable neighbourhoods 
 
About you: 
You’ll bring significant experience in traffic engineering and an in-depth understanding of relevant UK legislation and guidance (such as LTN 1/20). You’ll have a strong track record in delivering engineering solutions that balance technical rigour with community priorities. Your ability to communicate complex information clearly, build strong relationships with stakeholders, and manage multiple priorities will be key to success in this role. 
Why join us? 
 
 - Be part of a passionate team delivering a borough-wide programme that’s making walking, cycling and public transport safer and more attractive 
 - Work in a culture that values collaboration, creativity and innovation 
 - Access professional development opportunities and a supportive management structure 
 - Make a tangible difference to the everyday lives of people in Enfield 
 
Apply today and help shape the future of travel in Enfield. 
Please note that this is a hybrid role - arrangements to be confirmed with line manager but could require up-to 3 days a week in the office. 
Contact Details - 
If you would like to know more about the role, please contact Richard Eason via <a href="mailto:richard.eason@enfield.gov.uk" target="_blank">richard.eason@enfield.gov.uk</a>. 
If you have any difficulties accessing this information, please contact Andy Kingsbury, Senior Recruitment Advisor on 0208 078 5976 or <a href="mailto:andy.kingsbury@enfield.gov.uk" target="_blank">andy.kingsbury@enfield.gov.uk</a> 
We do not see your name or title when shortlisting your application. This is one of many initiatives to build a more talented and diverse workforce. However, if you put your name on your CV or Statement it will be visible to us. For this reason, we ask that you do not include your name on these documents. 
Please note it is your responses to the Essential/Desirable criteria, as detailed in the Job Description and Person Specification which is available on the job advert, that will determine if you are shortlisted for an interview, therefore we encourage you to always address the essential and desirable criteria in your supporting statement within application. 
We are passionate about our people and how we deliver services to our community in Enfield. That’s why we encourage a culture that puts our customers at the heart of everything we do - by empowering our people to work together to find solutions, be open, honest and respectful, take responsibility and listen and learn. If you value these behaviours too, we’d love to hear from you - and of course we are always happy to talk flexible working. 
Why it's great to work for Enfield Council: 
 
 - An excellent pension through the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS). 
 - Up to 32 days annual leave depending on grade and length of service. You will also get eight public holidays per year and an extra day off at Christmas. 
 - A blend of remote and office based working for most roles. 
 - Interest free season ticket loan repayable over three or ten months. 
 - Career development and learning experiences from a range of training courses and learning methods. 
 - Employee Assistance Programme to provide advice and counselling services. This is a free and confidential service available to staff and members of their family. 
 - Health and leisure discounts and tax-free bikes for work. 
 - 1 month's paid sabbatical for registered Social Workers working in Children's Social Care. 
 
We reserve the right to close this vacancy once a sufficient number of applications have been received. Therefore, we advise that you complete fully and submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.

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Salary range: £32,535 - £34,488 p.a. inc. London weighting Contract:- Fixed term (12 Months) Hours of work: (1x 36) &amp; (1x 14) hours per week Location: Willow Family Wellbeing Centre and other locations from time to time
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An exciting opportunity to join as a Nursery Practitioner….
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Brent is a tremendously vibrant London borough where the iconic arch of Wembley Stadium dominates the skyline. Spanning both inner and outer London, it is a borough of huge contrasts in terms of its economic, environmental, ethnic and social make up. Brent’s diversity is evident to all who visit our borough and our long history of ethnic and cultural diversity has created a place that is truly unique and valued by those who live and work here.
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The council is pursuing a far-reaching transformation agenda that better meets the needs of our community so it is an exciting time to join us.
Willow Family Wellbeing Centre Nursery provides all year-round education &amp; care for children aged 6 months to 5 years. We have spaces for fee paying children, those eligible for the free 15 or 30 hour entitlement &amp; spaces that are pre booked for children with special educational needs &amp; disabilities or those that are working with social care.&nbsp;
We have a vacancy for a nursery practitioner who is passionate about working with young children in an inclusive environment, and who has experience of supporting children with a range of additional needs.
The Post
The post will have a key group of children in one of the 4 rooms, the 0–2 year old room, the 2-3 year old room, the pre-school room or the Sunshine room within Willow Family-Wellbeing Nursery. The post will initially be based in our Sunshine Room, our provision for children with a diagnosis of Autism. You will have the opportunity to work with 12 amazing children, who are supported by highly trained and motivated staff. We are offer many opportunities for professional development.
This role will involve being a keyperson &amp; using observation to plan in order to offer high quality learning opportunities for all children.&nbsp;
You will be an effective member of staff working closely with a multi-professional team that includes speech &amp; language, physio &amp; occupational therapists, as well as social care, children centre &amp; Family Solutions teams supporting children.
The Person&nbsp;
The role would suit an experienced and high performing individual who can exhibit the qualities identified in the job description and person specification for the role.
The successful candidate will share our values and aims to deliver an excellent service which enhances the life chances of the children we work with.

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North Kent Children In Care Service have an opportunity for a Senior Practitioner to join their Gravesham Team. The role is based at The Willows, Swanley, and supports the Gravesham area in North Kent.
Do you want to work in an Outstanding Local Authority? Ofsted have awarded Kent with an Outstanding rating in recognition of the service we provide to our children.
We are now looking for experienced Social Worker who can lend their skills and experience to help us build on our successes. We have a vacancy within North Kent Children Care Service for a Senior Practitioner. The successful candidate will be welcomed into one of our 5 Teams and will be based at The Willows in Swanley. &nbsp;
About the area
The Children in Care Service cover the whole of North Kent, supporting the areas of Dartford, Gravesham and Swale and is a mix of urban and rural communities. Therefore, you will be required to work across the operational area of North Kent.
About the Role
Kent embraces blended working, with scope for a combination of working from home and office. You will be working with a supportive established management team, with good quality supervision, and have excellent opportunities for professional development to manage a varied and complex caseload working with children in care.&nbsp;
You’ll develop areas of specialist practice and bring your professional expertise to a range of cases including of complex cases.
As a role model for good practice and champion for your area of expertise, you’ll set performance expectations, striking a balance between support and oversight. As well as coaching and mentoring less experienced staff, you’ll have the opportunity to act as a Practice Assessor for ASYE and student social workers.
You’ll share your knowledge and experience with the team in a number of ways, including, joint visits, court attendance, case audits and reviews, you will have opportunities to contribute to working groups and multi-agency forums to support the development of new initiatives.
About you
Professionally registered with a degree in social work – CQSW, DipSW or equivalent – you’ll have a variety of post-qualification experience of working with children and families. This should cover systemic practice, and you will need an in-depth understanding of legislative and policy frameworks. We’re also looking for the willingness to develop as a practitioner.
Being a team player is essential in any social work team, and you’ll act as a role model and mentor to less experienced colleagues, contributing to training initiatives. The ability to build relationships with colleagues as well as statutory, voluntary, and private sector agencies, will be key.&nbsp;
Rewards
In return, we offer an attractive benefits package, a competitive salary and a range of professional development opportunities including the exciting social care academy and routes for progression.
We are also committed to ensuring you achieve a healthy work life balance with flexible working arrangements and an emphasis on health and well-being.
Transport
The role requires you to be mobile throughout a wide operational area including travelling around the county of Kent and beyond to transport children and their belongings and be available to do so in an emergency.
This role is subject to holding a Full UK Driving Licence – The Council is committed to making reasonable adjustments so whilst this job requires the jobholder to drive your application will still be considered if you are unable to drive due to a disability.
This post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure application to the Disclosure and Barring service and registration as a qualified Social Worker with Social Work England.
This post is considered by KCC to be a customer-facing position. The Council therefore has a statutory duty under Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016) to ensure that post holders have a command of spoken English/Welsh sufficient for the effective performance of the job requirements. The appropriate standards are set out in the Job Description/Person Specification.
Salary is dependent on experience and progression through the career grade is based on the fulfilment of required capabilities. Applicants must be able to evidence that they have successfully progressed to the required competency level via a recognised career progression pathway when they submit their application.
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If you require any more information regarding the role, location and responsibilities, please contact:
Claire Jones - <a href="mailto:claire.jones@kent.gov.uk" target="_blank">claire.jones@kent.gov.uk</a>&nbsp;

Senior Practitioner - North Kent Children In Care Service - Gravesham CIC

About the BoroughThis special place in South West London between the capital and the country has been a Royal borough longer than anywhere else - it is where the first kings of England were crowned.Today it is a vibrant and diverse borough, with a long history and strong cultural and community heritage. Kingston's riverside location, fantastic retail offer, historic market place and church, parks and gardens all make Kingston town centre the vibrant space it is, and each of our district town centres (Surbiton, New Malden, Tolworth and Chessington) have something unique to offer.Situated in Zone 6, Kingston is among the best-connected town centres in London – with direct train links from Kingston and Surbiton stations to Clapham Junction and London Waterloo, as well as Wimbledon for an interchange with the London Underground and Tramlink.Kingston’s people are innovative and entrepreneurial, and have a strong sense of community pride. The borough has been home to great industry and creativity for many years, reflected in assets such as the Rose Theatre, the International Youth Arts Festival and Kingston University, which boasts more new graduate business start-ups than any other.We have seen tremendous generosity and compassion within our communities, particularly in response to COVID-19, which is a demonstration of Kingston’s key strength. The council offers a strong level of support to vulnerable groups and those who need additional support, which has also increased significantly as a result of the pandemic. Like most places, the average age of our population is rising as more people are living longer, so we are working closely with residents to help them maintain their independence and further improve the cost effectiveness of our service to meet the ongoing rise in demand.Kingston is home to people from diverse and interesting cultures and backgrounds, which helps to create the rich sense of community shared across the borough. In particular, Kingston has a large Sri Lankan Tamil community and is home to more people from Korea than any other part of the UK.About the Service and TeamThe Kingston Hub is dedicated to supporting vulnerable residents who require assistance under the Care Act 2014.Our high-performing team consists of 15 qualified and unqualified members, senior practitioners, and a team manager. We all uphold the STAR Values, striving to be Supportive, Transparent, Appreciative, and Respectful in our daily work.Our staff responsibilities include conducting Care Act Assessments, care reviews, Mental Capacity Assessments, and Best Interest Meetings. We also collaborate with colleagues in other teams/departments to implement care services.We work closely with GP practices and health colleagues to provide an integrated service, participating in Proactive Anticipatory Care meetings and facilitating hospital discharges for Kingston residents under Discharge to Assess pathways.Additionally, our team addresses Safeguarding enquiries and promotes residents' wellbeing. We conduct enquiries to protect vulnerable adults who are experiencing or at risk of abuse and neglect, ensuring they receive appropriate support, information, and advice.Our social workers also complete CHC Checklists, attend DSTs, and work with colleagues in the ICB.We are committed to providing information, advice, and signposting to external agencies whenever necessary.About the Role and Our Ideal CandidateThis role focuses on promoting the well-being of Kingston residents and supporting the team to achieve high performance while assisting vulnerable residents in accordance with relevant legislation. Key responsibilities include:<ul><li>Working with the team manager and senior practitioners to maintain team performance and allocate cases.</li><li>Managing budget responsibilities and approving care plans, Care Act Assessments, care reviews, and Mental Capacity Assessments and Best Interest Meetings.</li><li>Conducting regular supervision with qualified/unqualified staff and support staff.</li><li>Maintaining staff motivation and contributing to staff retention.</li><li>Managing a complex caseload in adherence to the Care Act and Mental Capacity Act.&nbsp; </li></ul>About You&nbsp;<ul><li>Sound knowledge and relevant work experience on the Care Act 2014, the Mental Capacity Act 2005 and other relevant legislation.</li><li>Demonstrable understanding of the principles and application of excellent adult social care</li><li>Managing competing demands and complex caseload and support team leader and other senior practitioners in running the team</li><li>Demonstrable experience of creating effective working relationships with internal and external customers</li><li>Strong literacy, numeracy, interpersonal and IT skills</li><li>Liaison with legal and attendance to Court of Protection Hearing if needed</li><li>Candidate will work alongside the manager and other seniors in doing case allocation&nbsp;&nbsp;</li><li>Candidate to liaise with Mental Health services to discuss joint approaches&nbsp;</li><li>Candidate to be able to work in the office twice a week as per the team's charter&nbsp;</li></ul>Ideally the candidate would have experience of supervising staff members and budget responsibility&nbsp;&nbsp;Our Offer to YouAs an organisation that values and nurtures talent, we’re committed to helping you fulfil your potential and will offer you a supportive, friendly and collaborative environment to grow and develop your career and skills. We’re constantly striving to improve our ways of working so putting your ideas across however big or small; will be fully encouraged and supported by your colleagues and our dynamic and experienced management team.In addition we offer a modern and flexible working environment for our staff supported by our IT infrastructure, Google Chromebooks and Google Apps, which have acted as a key enabler for collaborative and streamlined working. We operate hybrid working, a flexible working model which allows staff to work from a variety of locations and staff are not required to work within the office 5 days a week. It enables staff to achieve a work life balance whilst still meeting the needs of the organisation.Employees have access to a wide range of benefits, some of which include:<ul><li>Generous annual leave entitlement plus bank holidays (pro-rata if part-time working hours apply)</li><li>Three volunteering days per year in Kingston</li><li>Flexible and agile working arrangements</li><li>Comprehensive learning and development programme</li><li>Discounts on a range of local shops, restaurants, gyms and leisure centres</li><li>Interest free season ticket loans</li><li>Local Government Pension Scheme</li><li>Bicycle loan facilities and cycle to work scheme</li><li>Zip car scheme</li><li>Free eye tests and contribution towards glasses</li><li>Confidential wellbeing and counselling support</li><li>Subsidised gym membership</li></ul>Application ProcessPlease apply online outlining what skills, abilities and experience you can bring which makes you an ideal candidate for this role. Please ensure you refer to the requirements outlined in the job profile when completing your application. The closing date is given as a guide. We reserve the right to close this vacancy once a sufficient number of applications has been received. Therefore, it is strongly advised that you complete and submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.&nbsp;We are committed to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) so all personal information that can identify job applicants e.g. name, title etc is completely anonymised during the shortlisting process. Our hiring managers review applications based on the knowledge, skills and experience demonstrated in your application, and how well these match the job profile. Our HR Shared Service with Sutton Council was recently recognised nationally for having the ‘Best Inclusion and Diversity Programme’ at the PPMA Excellence in People Management Awards 2023, something that we’re incredibly proud of.Hiring managers are encouraged to ensure that their interview panel is diverse, and representative of a range of protected characteristics, to help remove unconscious bias and ensure candidates are treated fairly during the selection process. Some characteristics may not be obvious, but our panels are diverse wherever possible. We have a number of measures in place to inform and support our approach, including mandatory EDI and unconscious bias training for all staff, safer recruitment training for diverse panel members, engaging with our staff networks and encouraging allyship. We are fully committed to removing barriers and enhancing the diversity of our workforce.Additional InformationWe are proud to be a diverse and welcoming Borough. Our aim is to create a workforce which reflects the community we serve, and staff feel a sense of belonging. We celebrate and respect differences and appreciate the value of having a diverse workforce. We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, particularly Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic, and disabled candidates, as these groups are currently under-represented in our workforce.As a Disability Confident employer, we are committed to thinking differently about disability and taking action to improve how we recruit, retain and develop disabled people. We guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum essential criteria for a role.We offer a range of family friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements, staff engagement forums and inclusive staff networks who help drive our diversity agenda.We are an accredited London Living Wage Employer and this means that everyone working at the Royal Borough of Kingston, regardless of whether they are permanent employees or third-party contractors and suppliers receive the London Living Wage. The real Living Wage is higher than the government’s minimum, or National Living Wage, and is an independently calculated hourly rate of pay that is based on the actual cost of living.The UK has introduced a new points-based immigration system affecting EU and Non-EU workers and sponsorship requirements. We advise checking the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.gov.uk/guidance/new-immigration-system-what-you-need-to-know" target="_blank">GOV.UK website</a>&nbsp;for right to work guidance.





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Mental Health Specialist Social Worker

Job DescriptionSalary: £24.30 - £27.33 per hour, depending on grade. Subject to increase for 24/25 pay yearGrade TUTLEC 1 – 4 depending on qualifications and experience.Permanent ContractHours per Week are variable (as &amp; when required) and subject to demand – term time only.<ul> <li>Thurrock Adult Community College is the local authority’s provider of adult education for Thurrock. Our main base is in the Old Court House in Grays, but we deliver courses across the borough.</li> <li>You will be responsible for planning courses and lessons, creating resources, teaching lessons, and marking learners work and giving developmental feedback.</li> <li>Experience of teaching adults is required.</li></ul>Essential Qualifications:<ul> <li>You will have level 2 qualifications in English and Maths;&nbsp;</li> <li>A level 3 award in Education and Training and ideally have a specialism in adult social care.</li></ul>DBS Level:<ul> <li>An Enhanced DBS check with children and adult barred list is required.</li></ul>Closing Date: 16th November 2025Interview Date: To Be ConfirmedIf you have any questions or wish to discuss the post further, please contact <a href="mailto:Fay.Stone@thurrock.gov.uk" target="_blank">Fay.Stone@thurrock.gov.uk</a>To view the Job Profile and Person Specification please follow the link below:<a href="https://thurrockc.sharepoint.com/:b:/s/ThurrockCouncilPublicDocuments/EfFlnb696lBMr3hMSpV8ur8B0CMW2E5WGR8fnusOlm-gOA?e=OI4tT3" target="_blank">Download Job Profile (PDF Document)</a>“If you encounter an error message when opening the Job Profile link please refresh the error page”Application Requirements&nbsp;As part of the Safer Recruitment process, Gap Management is required for all Safeguarding roles.&nbsp;Please complete the Gaps in Employment grid provided (refer to the example document for guidance) and upload it under&nbsp;Miscellaneous Documents&nbsp;as part of your application.&nbsp;&nbsp;If the Job Profile and Person Specification list any qualifications as essential, please also upload copies of those relevant qualifications. &nbsp;<a href="https://thurrockc.sharepoint.com/:w:/s/ThurrockCouncilPublicDocuments/EXtYMXeGlbVPjAoxHwfnCuIB6KNWFCXe3i6bJI6MRBQZ-Q?e=dGt2M1" target="_blank">Gaps in Employment Form</a><a href="https://thurrockc.sharepoint.com/:b:/s/ThurrockCouncilPublicDocuments/Ecz7hL-hyYFGvVpdkZ55ozkBS_giEjpigg97yi5KrF2SVw?e=vKePlG" target="_blank">Gaps in Employment Example&nbsp;</a>About usWhy Thurrock? Working at Thurrock Council gives you the opportunity to join an organisation that is changing at pace, one where you can make a real difference to the lives of the people we serve.Thurrock Council is moving towards a new community leadership approach which involves linking with local partners and communities as we shape our improvement for the years ahead. This is an exciting time to join us, to shape the future success of our changing organisation and to have a positive influence on our borough.&nbsp;Our locationThurrock is located on the north bank of the river Thames. Our urban centres are a vibrant mix of established towns and new young communities, with a diverse and growing population of around 160,000&nbsp;residents. We are an emerging cultural and arts centre, home to the production centre for the Royal Opera House and the National Skills Academy for Creative and Cultural Skills. We have excellent retail and leisure opportunities, including Lakeside Shopping Centre, country parks, forests, and marshes. Thurrock is just half an hour journey away from the centre of London by train and well connected by road.Staff benefitsWe offer lots of staff benefits, including a generous annual leave entitlement and hybrid working. We champion flexible working and job share applications are welcome.Further information can be found here <a href="https://www.thurrock.gov.uk/working-for-council/employment-benefits" target="_blank">Employment benefits | Working for the council | Thurrock Council</a>&nbsp; Equality, Diversity &amp; InclusionThurrock Council is committed to equal opportunities. As a Disability Confident Employer, disabled people will be offered an interview where they meet all essential criteria on the person specification. We serve a diverse community where people are different yet equal. Diversity underpins everything we do. For further information about Thurrock Council please visit our website: <a href="https://www.thurrock.gov.uk/" target="_blank">Thurrock Council</a>





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