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However, if you have a disability and are unable to complete an online application, please email recruitment@walthamforest.gov.uk so we can arrange an alternative application method. </strong></p> <p><strong>Click here for further information on the </strong><a href=\"https://www.walthamforest.gov.uk/council-and-elections/your-data-and-privacy/our-privacy-notices/hr-recruitment-privacy-notice\"><strong>Human Resources recruitment privacy notice</strong></a><strong>. </strong></p> <p> </p> <p><strong>About the role:</strong> </p> <p>To manage, maintain and develop a professional service area ensuring the delivery of the service meets all Council, professional and legislative requirements. To drive the new government directed Kinship Reforms and to support with the development and implementation of team and service-level plans and strategies, policies, risk management, practice standards, quality assurance and other practice improvement measures related to Permanence and Post Order in the Service. </p> <p> To coach, manage and support social workers in SGO, Connected Persons and Post Order Support team to ensure that the range of assessments (Viability/Schedule 4/Connected Person/SGO) are completed within court timelines, predicated on sound judgement and decision making, safeguard children and young people and achieve the best possible outcomes. To exercise effective case management/oversight of supervision of Regulation 24 carers and unregulated placements and be responsible for pre and post SGO support services that includes assessment of need, provision of services and Adoption Support Fund (ASF) applications. </p> <p><a href=\"https://fs-filestore-eu.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/Waltham_Forest/govRoleProfiles/Role%20Profile%20-%20Team%20Manager%20(1749).pdf\"><strong>>> Click here to download the Role Profile <<</strong> </a></p> <p> </p> <p><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong> </p> <ul> <li>Manage a Team of 6 social workers in SGO & Connected Persons Team & Post Order Support Team)Able to appraise information and make sound judgements and decisions to safeguard children and promote good outcomes. </li> <li>Responsible for the SGO/Connected Persons Team – remit covers Viability assessment and Schedule 4 assessment; Connected Person carer assessments and SGO Assessments</li> <li>Case management/oversight of supervision of Regulation 24 carers and unregulated placements.</li> <li>Responsible for the Post SGO Support Services – remit covers pre and post SGO support services   (assessment of needs; provision of services and ASF applications)</li> <li>Working closely with Social Work Teams to ensure court timelines for Viability & SGO & Connected Person assessment are met.</li> <li>Attendance at Legal Planning meetings & regular liaison with Legal Services to avoid delays in filing court ordered assessments.</li> <li>Attendance at Permanency Planning meetings</li> <li>Attendance and oversight of Permanency Supervision Groups (group/reflective supervision)</li> <li>To work closely with partner Agencies – GrandParent Plus & PAC UK and others in the provision of SGO related services for SGO carers pre and post order.</li> <li>To work closely with the HOS in reviewing service level agreement for partner agencies</li> <li>Budget monitoring and effective allocation of resources. To include attendance at Finance Panel</li> <li>Management oversight and review of all Alternative carers financial support packages (also includes adopters)</li> <li>Oversight of joint working with Adoption and Permanency Consortium</li> <li>Attendance at Fostering Panel meetings – approval of Connected person carers & Reg 25 extension and advice</li> <li>To work closely with colleagues in the Health Service to ensure timely completion of carer health assessments</li> <li>Monitoring and QA of Kinship carers paperwork and SGO reports</li> <li>Work closely with the Agency Panel Adviser to ensure cases are presented to the Fostering & Adoption panel in a timely manner and actions are promptly followed up.</li> <li>Monitoring and QA of all ASF applications</li> <li>Case File Audit</li> <li>Collation of ALB and Team/Service Performance data</li> <li>Attendance at Children Service Performance review meetings- (use the information gained in service review and improvement)</li> </ul> <p> <strong>Knowledge & Skills</strong></p> <ul> <li>Sound knowledge of the Child Care legislations and Care Planning regulations</li> <li>Sound knowledge of the Fostering regulation and National Minimum Standards</li> <li>Good knowledge base and practice experience of permanency planning for children</li> <li>Good interpersonal skills</li> <li>Good assessment skills and able to appraise situations to make well informed decisions and plans to safeguard and promote better outcomes for children.</li> <li>Able to work in a flexible and proactive manner when dealing with complex situations.</li> <li>Good report writing skills</li> <li>Performance driven and focussed on achieving good outcomes for children and their families.   </li> <li>Knowledge and practice experience about Adoption is desirable</li> <li>Able to work well under pressure and able to priorities work inflow and outflow to ensure timelines are met..</li> </ul> <p><strong>Qualifications and Requirements:</strong> </p> <p><i>To be considered for this position, you should meet the following requirements: </i></p> <p>To hold a qualified Social Work England  Registration for at least 2 or 3 years experience</p> <p>Ideal candidate to be conversant with the use of Mosaic systems</p> <p><strong>Terms and conditions:</strong> </p> <p>The below terms and conditions apply to this role: </p> <p>Satisfactory employment references and CIFAS identity checks; </p> <p>Satisfactory declaration of interest; </p> <p>This role is subject to safer recruitment practices as it involves work with children and/ or vulnerable adults; </p> <p>Satisfactory DBS check; </p> <p>Continued professional body registration; </p> <p>Suitable driver’s license - desirable</p> <p>As a public authority, we must ensure that members of staff in public-facing roles are able to speak fluent English. This means that they must have a command of spoken English, with confidence and accuracy, sufficient for the effective performance of their role. This requirement does not refer to any particular English language qualifications, regional or international accents, dialects, speech impediments or the tone of conversations. It does not require staff to speak only in English. </p> <p> </p> <p><strong>How to Apply:</strong> </p> <p>Interested candidates are invited to submit their applications online by pressing the ‘Apply’ button below. This includes a supporting statement that outlines to us how your skills and experience make you a good candidate for this vacancy. </p> <p>We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.  </p> <p> </p> <p><strong>Equal Opportunity Employer:</strong> </p> <p>Waltham Forest is a diverse borough where diversity is valued and is integral to both, service delivery and employment of its staff. The Council is proud of its rich mix of communities and as the largest employer in the area, it works hard to respond to the changing needs of its population. We use our statutory duties on race, gender and disability equality and best practice in respect of age, faith and sexual orientation to ensure equality of opportunity in the workplace. The Council is committed to meeting its 4 equality objectives: - Promoting equality of opportunity - Opposing all forms of discrimination, intolerance and disadvantage - Ensuring our workforce reflects the diverse communities of Waltham Forest at all levels. - Providing fair, appropriate, accessible and excellent Services to all. Respecting Diversity is a core Council value. </p> <p>To support the above and reduce the risk of bias in its recruitment activities, the council is operating an anonymous shortlisting process, which hides personal information that can identify individuals until their application has been considered for shortlisting. The council also operates a scheme whereby, for jobs graded up to and including scale SO2, internal candidates are considered first. This includes those candidates who self-identify as having a disability for the purposes of the Disability Confident scheme. For more information, please refer to our recruitment and selection policy. </p> <p>We are keen to support employees to balance their working life with other commitments. Therefore, wherever possible, we will consider working arrangements that suit an individual's personal circumstances whilst still meeting the needs of the Council. If you would like to discuss the possible flexible working options that might be applicable to this role, please contact the person named below or feel free to discuss this during your interview. </p> <p>For more information on the benefits of working for the Council, please visit <a href=\"https://www.walthamforest.gov.uk/jobs-and-training/find-jobs-and-other-opportunities/working-us\">https://www.walthamforest.gov.uk/jobs-and-training/find-jobs-and-other-opportunities/working-us</a>. </p> <p> </p> <p><strong>Contact Information:</strong> </p> <p>If you have any questions about this vacancy or the application process, please contact - Roberta OnyeKwelu, Head of Service, Permanence & Resources at <a href=\"mailto:Roberta.OnyeKwelu@walthamforest.gov.uk\">Roberta.OnyeKwelu@walthamforest.gov.uk</a> </p> <p>If you have any technical issues when trying to apply for this post, please contact our Recruitment Team via email at <a href=\"mailto:recruitment@walthamforest.gov.uk\">recruitment@walthamforest.gov.uk</a>. </p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"PO8 - PO9 £57,663 - £65,478","publishDate":"2025-05-12T15:15:49.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-05-26T22:59:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/2460aba7-f365-44c5-9147-96e5ad192d29.jpg","score":4129.034,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"bdf677c3-f289-497e-96e0-d41d97648195","title":"Service Manager Independent Reviewing Team","employer":"London Borough of Havering","department":"","location":"Essex","locationType":3,"description":"<p><strong>Grade 11-  £64,317 - £71,319 with an additional Market Supplement (MS) of £4,000 subject to final confirmation.</strong></p> <p><strong>Service Manager - Independent Reviewing Team (Children's) –  (Starting Well) London Borough of Havering</strong></p> <p><strong>Contract: Permanent</strong></p> <p><strong>Message from the Director</strong></p> <p>Are you passionate about making a positive impact on the lives of children, young people, and families? 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As part of this journey, we are seeking dedicated and enthusiastic social care practitioners ready to make a meaningful difference, driven by a genuine desire to advocate for children, promote their well-being, and who are not afraid to take on the challenge of working for a local authority who have been inspected by Ofsted as inadequate.</p> <p>In return, we want to offer you the opportunity to develop your skills through our dedicated 10 days of learning a year offer and access to our very own Social Care Academy and Systemic offer. We are committed to creating an environment where every child receives the best possible support and care, and all staff are supported to thrive and excel in safe, supported, and nurturing environments.</p> <p>Our Senior leaders have worked on an improvement plan, and if you are ready to embrace this challenge and play a pivotal role in shaping our journey, we encourage you to apply.</p> <p>We look forward to welcoming individuals who share our vision and drive.</p> <p><strong>About the Role</strong></p> <p>The London Borough of Havering is looking to recruit a Service Manager - Independent Reviewing Team (Children's) to contribute to the delivery of an effective children’s social care service as part of a social work team, improving outcomes for children and young people, and manage caseloads dependent upon experience, grade of post and complexity of cases, utilising specialist knowledge for appropriate interventions, needs and risk assessments, care planning and child protection investigations.</p> <p>If successful in your application for the role of Service Manager - Independent Reviewing Team (Children's), London Borough of Havering, you will/will be:</p> <ul>\n<li>Ensure compliance with the statutory duties for the delivery of child protection (CP), Child in Need (CIN) and Child in Care reviews.</li> <li>Provides strategic oversight, support and advice to operational services within the Starting Well Department Children’s social care in line with national guidance.  </li> <li>Leads a robust child-focused service that contributes to keeping children in Havering safe and achieves improved outcomes by promoting high standards of practice in planning and reviewing arrangements for the protection and care of children. </li> <li> Implements, delivers and monitors practice under the Quality Assurance Framework (QAF) providing challenge and embedding practice improvements to ensure positive outcomes. This will include undertaking audits as necessary. </li> <li>Ensures compliance with relevant management information requirements for all national and local performance indicators and to establish plans to improve performance where required. This will include tracking team performance, weekly performance data and analysis for the Senior Management Team as delegated by the Head of Service for Practice or other senior leaders as required. </li> </ul> <p>As one of the greenest boroughs in London, resourcefulness is in our nature. We don’t wait to be told, we take the initiative. We face the future head-on, embracing new challenges with open minds and fresh ideas. There’s lots of opportunities to progress here, and if you seize them we’ll support you all the way. Choose Havering and see the difference you’ll make to the people that live, work and learn here.</p> <p>From caring for those who need it most, to ensuring our highways and streets are safe, providing a roof over the heads of our residents, providing excellent customer service or, enhancing our digital services for staff and residents, there are so many ways you can make a positive influence here. And, whether you’re outdoorsy, people-focused or analytical, we have a role that’s right for you.</p> <p><strong>Please view </strong><strong>Job profile</strong><strong> here</strong></p> <p><strong>For an informal discussion about the post, please contact </strong><strong>Charmaine.Malcolm@havering.gov.uk</strong><strong> </strong></p> <p><strong>The closing date for the receipt of applications is 8th June 2025 at 17:00, </strong>however interest in this job may be high and we therefore reserve the right to close the vacancy early.</p> <p>You will be notified if your application has been successful.  Interview dates to be confirmed</p> <p> </p><p><strong>Additional Information</strong></p> <p>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. </p> <p>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.</p> <p><strong>Please attach your supporting statement, explaining in no more than x2 A4 sides why and how you meet the criteria for this role.</strong></p> <p><strong>We practice anonymised recruitment. 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Do you have a strong desire to be part of a transformative journey that will shape the future of Havering’s community? If so, we invite you to join us in our mission to elevate our local authority's Children's Social Care Services, situated within our Starting Well Department.</p> <p>Following our recent inadequate Ofsted inspection, we are embarking on an improvement journey where we aim to re-establish and reinvigorate great practice across all our services delivered in Havering. As part of this journey, we are seeking dedicated and enthusiastic social care practitioners ready to make a meaningful difference, driven by a genuine desire to advocate for children, promote their well-being, and who are not afraid to take on the challenge of working for a local authority who have been inspected by Ofsted as inadequate.</p> <p>In return, we want to offer you the opportunity to develop your skills through our dedicated 10 days of learning a year offer and access to our very own Social Care Academy and Systemic offer. We are committed to creating an environment where every child receives the best possible support and care, and all staff are supported to thrive and excel in safe, supported, and nurturing environments.</p> <p>Our Senior leaders have worked on an improvement plan, and if you are ready to embrace this challenge and play a pivotal role in shaping our journey, we encourage you to apply.</p> <p>We look forward to welcoming individuals who share our vision and drive.</p> <p><strong>About the role </strong></p> <p>Team Managers are integral to our office. They empower, provide high support and challenge along with motivating our social workers so we can collectively achieve best outcomes for children, young people and their families. As the Team Manager you will be responsible for:</p> <p>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. 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. 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. Effectively manage budgets and ensure services are cost effective. Produce reports and attend meetings/forums as required<br> <br> Ideally you will be a Team Manager with some experience of working within Safeguarding. </p> <p>If successful you will be:</p> <p>• 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<br> • 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<br> • 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   <br> • Effectively manage budgets and ensure services are cost effective <br> • Produce reports and attend meetings/forums as required <br>  </p> <p><strong>Please see </strong><strong>Job Profile</strong><strong> Here</strong></p> <p>We promote a <strong>hybrid model</strong> of working for our social care staff, with a flexible approach involving working from our town hall campus/hubs. In this role, you are expected to work from our town hall campus when required. In addition, we also encourage a flexible approach to team building opportunities (we love a catch up over a cuppa, breakfast or lunch) which often take place Face to Face in line with our model of practice.</p> <p>As one of the greenest boroughs in London, resourcefulness is in our nature. We don’t wait to be told, we take the initiative. We face the future head-on, embracing new challenges with open minds and fresh ideas. There’s lots of opportunities to progress here, and if you seize them we’ll support you all the way. Choose Havering and see the difference you’ll make to the people that live, work and learn here.</p> <p>From caring for those who need it most, to ensuring our highways and streets are safe, providing a roof over the heads of our residents, providing excellent customer service or, enhancing our digital services for staff and residents, there are so many ways you can make a positive influence here. And, whether you’re outdoorsy, people-focused or analytical, we have a role that’s right for you.</p> <p><strong>For an informal discussion about the post, please contact by email on </strong><strong>Lydia.bennet@havering.gov.uk</strong><strong> . This advert will close at 23:59 on the</strong> <strong>2nd March 2025</strong></p> <p>Should you require any help or advice with your online application, please contact the Recruitment Helpdesk on 01708 432770</p> <p><strong>Additional Information</strong></p> <p>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. </p> <p>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.</p> <p><strong>Please attach your supporting statement, explaining in no more than x2 A4 sides why and how you meet the criteria for this role.</strong></p> <p><strong>We practice anonymised recruitment. Please ensure that you remove all personal information from any documents that you upload.</strong></p>\n\n <img src=\"https://ars2.equest.com/?response_id=ce73c63e7d278038873e9085623eff86&view\" alt=\" \" width=\"1\" height=\"1\">","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"59821.5","publishDate":"2025-04-29T15:40:05.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-06-08T23:59:59.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/b44700e7-30bf-4225-a332-aa82276425eb.jpg","score":2902.0208,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"271b2abf-1177-4012-ac33-95edbc3d47d8","title":"Social Worker - Assessments Team (Starting Well)","employer":"London Borough of Havering","department":"","location":"Essex","locationType":3,"description":"<p><strong>Grade 7/8- £42,324 - £51,522 per annum with an additional annual Market Supplement (MS) of £4,000 subject to final confirmation. </strong></p> <p><strong>Social Worker – Assessments Team (Starting Well) London Borough of Havering</strong></p> <p><strong>Contract: Permanent</strong></p> <p><strong>Message from the Director</strong></p> <p>Are you passionate about making a positive impact on the lives of children, young people, and families? Do you have a strong desire to be part of a transformative journey that will shape the future of Havering’s community? If so, we invite you to join us in our mission to elevate our local authority's Children's Social Care Services, situated within our Starting Well Department.</p> <p>Following our recent inadequate Ofsted inspection, we are embarking on an improvement journey where we aim to re-establish and reinvigorate great practice across all our services delivered in Havering. As part of this journey, we are seeking dedicated and enthusiastic social care practitioners ready to make a meaningful difference, driven by a genuine desire to advocate for children, promote their well-being, and who are not afraid to take on the challenge of working for a local authority who have been inspected by Ofsted as inadequate.</p> <p>In return, we want to offer you the opportunity to develop your skills through our dedicated 10 days of learning a year offer and access to our very own Social Care Academy and Systemic offer. We are committed to creating an environment where every child receives the best possible support and care, and all staff are supported to thrive and excel in safe, supported, and nurturing environments.</p> <p>Our Senior leaders have worked on an improvement plan, and if you are ready to embrace this challenge and play a pivotal role in shaping our journey, we encourage you to apply.</p> <p>We look forward to welcoming individuals who share our vision and drive.</p> <p><strong>About the Role</strong></p> <p>The London Borough of Havering is looking to recruit a Social Worker to contribute to the delivery of an effective children’s social care service as part of a social work team, improving outcomes for children and young people, and manage caseloads dependent upon experience, grade of post and complexity of cases, utilising specialist knowledge for appropriate interventions, needs and risk assessments, care planning and child protection investigations.</p> <p>If successful in your application for the role of Social Worker, London Borough of Havering, you will/will be:</p> <ul>\n<li>Hold and manages varied caseloads, reflecting the function of the team in accordance with procedures, guidelines and legislation. </li> <li>Identify and assess levels of risk and need, and delivers protective or supportive services for children at risk, in need and/or looked after. </li> <li>Maintain an up to date assessment, care plan and reviews for all cases. </li> <li>Assess and analyse need, contributing to, and implementing, plans; reviewing progress against identified outcomes, ensuring that the child’s welfare is paramount throughout.</li> <li>Ensure that reports are up to date, of a high quality and submitted according to appropriate timescales.</li> </ul> <p>As one of the greenest boroughs in London, resourcefulness is in our nature. We don’t wait to be told, we take the initiative. We face the future head-on, embracing new challenges with open minds and fresh ideas. There’s lots of opportunities to progress here, and if you seize them we’ll support you all the way. Choose Havering and see the difference you’ll make to the people that live, work and learn here.</p> <p>From caring for those who need it most, to ensuring our highways and streets are safe, providing a roof over the heads of our residents, providing excellent customer service or, enhancing our digital services for staff and residents, there are so many ways you can make a positive influence here. And, whether you’re outdoorsy, people-focused or analytical, we have a role that’s right for you.</p> <p><strong>Please view </strong><strong>Job Profile </strong><strong> here</strong></p> <p><strong>For an informal discussion about the post, please contact </strong><strong>Shabana.farooq@havering.gov.uk</strong><strong> </strong></p> <p><strong>The closing date for the receipt of applications is 2^nd March 2025 </strong>however interest in this job may be high and we therefore reserve the right to close the vacancy early.</p> <p>You will be notified if your application has been successful.  Interview date to be confirmed.</p> <p>Should you require any help or advice with your online application, please contact the Recruitment Helpdesk on 01708 432770<br>  </p> <p><strong>Additional Information</strong></p> <p>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.</p> <p>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.</p> <p><strong>Please attach your supporting statement, explaining in no more than x2 A4 sides why and how you meet the criteria for this role.</strong></p> <p><strong>We practice anonymised recruitment. Please ensure that you remove all personal information from any documents that you upload.</strong></p>\n\n <img src=\"https://ars2.equest.com/?response_id=789970708fd7e26936d13f18a6c6eb94&view\" alt=\" \" width=\"1\" height=\"1\">","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"46923","publishDate":"2025-05-09T15:40:04.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-06-08T23:59:59.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/2fb21173-7f5e-4642-9725-ae0404f9dcd3.jpg","score":2807.5732,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"867b010c-933a-4b87-9506-9a76e679e81e","title":"Social Worker - Corporate Parenting Team (Starting Well)","employer":"London Borough of Havering","department":"","location":"Essex","locationType":3,"description":"<p><strong>Grade 7/8- £42,324 - £51,522 per annum with an additional annual Market Supplement (MS) of £4,000 subject to final confirmation. </strong></p> <p><strong>Social Worker – Corporate Parenting (Starting Well) London Borough of Havering</strong></p> <p><strong>Contract: Permanent</strong></p> <p><strong>Message from the Director</strong></p> <p>Are you passionate about making a positive impact on the lives of children, young people, and families? Do you have a strong desire to be part of a transformative journey that will shape the future of Havering’s community? If so, we invite you to join us in our mission to elevate our local authority's Children's Social Care Services, situated within our Starting Well Department.</p> <p>Following our recent inadequate Ofsted inspection, we are embarking on an improvement journey where we aim to re-establish and reinvigorate great practice across all our services delivered in Havering. As part of this journey, we are seeking dedicated and enthusiastic social care practitioners ready to make a meaningful difference, driven by a genuine desire to advocate for children, promote their well-being, and who are not afraid to take on the challenge of working for a local authority who have been inspected by Ofsted as inadequate.</p> <p>In return, we want to offer you the opportunity to develop your skills through our dedicated 10 days of learning a year offer and access to our very own Social Care Academy and Systemic offer. We are committed to creating an environment where every child receives the best possible support and care, and all staff are supported to thrive and excel in safe, supported, and nurturing environments.</p> <p>Our Senior leaders have worked on an improvement plan, and if you are ready to embrace this challenge and play a pivotal role in shaping our journey, we encourage you to apply.</p> <p>We look forward to welcoming individuals who share our vision and drive.</p> <p><strong>About the Role</strong></p> <p>The London Borough of Havering is looking to recruit a Social Worker to contribute to the delivery of an effective children’s social care service as part of a social work team, improving outcomes for children and young people, and manage caseloads dependent upon experience, grade of post and complexity of cases, utilising specialist knowledge for appropriate interventions, needs and risk assessments, care planning and child protection investigations.</p> <p>If successful in your application for the role of Social Worker, London Borough of Havering, you will/will be:</p> <ul>\n<li>Hold and manages varied caseloads, reflecting the function of the team in accordance with procedures, guidelines and legislation. </li> <li>Identify and assess levels of risk and need, and delivers protective or supportive services for children at risk, in need and/or looked after. </li> <li>Maintain an up to date assessment, care plan and reviews for all cases. </li> <li>Assess and analyse need, contributing to, and implementing, plans; reviewing progress against identified outcomes, ensuring that the child’s welfare is paramount throughout.</li> <li>Ensure that reports are up to date, of a high quality and submitted according to appropriate timescales.</li> </ul> <p>As one of the greenest boroughs in London, resourcefulness is in our nature. We don’t wait to be told, we take the initiative. We face the future head-on, embracing new challenges with open minds and fresh ideas. There’s lots of opportunities to progress here, and if you seize them we’ll support you all the way. Choose Havering and see the difference you’ll make to the people that live, work and learn here.</p> <p>From caring for those who need it most, to ensuring our highways and streets are safe, providing a roof over the heads of our residents, providing excellent customer service or, enhancing our digital services for staff and residents, there are so many ways you can make a positive influence here. And, whether you’re outdoorsy, people-focused or analytical, we have a role that’s right for you.</p> <p><strong>Please view </strong><strong>Job Profile </strong><strong>here</strong></p> <p><strong>For an informal discussion about the post, please contact </strong><strong>Moksuda.uddin@havering.gov.uk</strong><strong> </strong></p> <p><strong>The closing date for the receipt of applications is 2^nd March 2025 </strong>however interest in this job may be high and we therefore reserve the right to close the vacancy early.</p> <p>You will be notified if your application has been successful.  Interview date to be confirmed.</p> <p>Should you require any help or advice with your online application, please contact the Recruitment Helpdesk on 01708 432770<br>  </p> <p><strong>Additional Information</strong></p> <p>We want everyone to choose Havering. 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Please ensure that you remove all personal information from any documents that you upload.</strong></p> <p>\n\n <img src=\"https://ars2.equest.com/?response_id=2a8788d0498f81deecb5f3242e99f89f&view\" alt=\" \" width=\"1\" height=\"1\"></p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"46923","publishDate":"2025-05-15T15:40:05.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-06-08T23:59:59.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/de919c42-1d99-4c0a-b86a-95884994d5da.jpg","score":2505.5112,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"45caa636-e803-40da-95e5-48c945a6b7a6","title":"Social Worker - Safeguarding Team (Starting Well)","employer":"London Borough of Havering","department":"","location":"Essex","locationType":3,"description":"<p><strong>Grade 7/8 £42,324 - £51,522 - per annum with an additional annual Market Supplement (MS) of £4,000 subject to final confirmation. </strong></p> <p><strong>Social Worker – Safeguarding Team (Starting Well) London Borough of Havering</strong></p> <p><strong>Contract: Permanent</strong></p> <p><strong>Message from the Director</strong></p> <p>Are you passionate about making a positive impact on the lives of children, young people, and families? Do you have a strong desire to be part of a transformative journey that will shape the future of Havering’s community? If so, we invite you to join us in our mission to elevate our local authority's Children's Social Care Services, situated within our Starting Well Department.</p> <p>Following our recent inadequate Ofsted inspection, we are embarking on an improvement journey where we aim to re-establish and reinvigorate great practice across all our services delivered in Havering. As part of this journey, we are seeking dedicated and enthusiastic social care practitioners ready to make a meaningful difference, driven by a genuine desire to advocate for children, promote their well-being, and who are not afraid to take on the challenge of working for a local authority who have been inspected by Ofsted as inadequate.</p> <p>In return, we want to offer you the opportunity to develop your skills through our dedicated 10 days of learning a year offer and access to our very own Social Care Academy and Systemic offer. We are committed to creating an environment where every child receives the best possible support and care, and all staff are supported to thrive and excel in safe, supported, and nurturing environments.</p> <p>Our Senior leaders have worked on an improvement plan, and if you are ready to embrace this challenge and play a pivotal role in shaping our journey, we encourage you to apply.</p> <p>We look forward to welcoming individuals who share our vision and drive.</p> <p><strong>About the Role</strong></p> <p>The London Borough of Havering is looking to recruit a Social Worker to contribute to the delivery of an effective children’s social care service as part of a social work team, improving outcomes for children and young people, and manage caseloads dependent upon experience, grade of post and complexity of cases, utilising specialist knowledge for appropriate interventions, needs and risk assessments, care planning and child protection investigations.</p> <p>If successful in your application for the role of Social Worker, London Borough of Havering, you will/will be:</p> <ul>\n<li>Hold and manages varied caseloads, reflecting the function of the team in accordance with procedures, guidelines and legislation. </li> <li>Identify and assess levels of risk and need, and delivers protective or supportive services for children at risk, in need and/or looked after. </li> <li>Maintain an up to date assessment, care plan and reviews for all cases. </li> <li>Assess and analyse need, contributing to, and implementing, plans; reviewing progress against identified outcomes, ensuring that the child’s welfare is paramount throughout.</li> <li>Ensure that reports are up to date, of a high quality and submitted according to appropriate timescales.</li> </ul> <p>As one of the greenest boroughs in London, resourcefulness is in our nature. We don’t wait to be told, we take the initiative. We face the future head-on, embracing new challenges with open minds and fresh ideas. There’s lots of opportunities to progress here, and if you seize them we’ll support you all the way. Choose Havering and see the difference you’ll make to the people that live, work and learn here.</p> <p>From caring for those who need it most, to ensuring our highways and streets are safe, providing a roof over the heads of our residents, providing excellent customer service or, enhancing our digital services for staff and residents, there are so many ways you can make a positive influence here. And, whether you’re outdoorsy, people-focused or analytical, we have a role that’s right for you.</p> <p><strong>Please view  </strong><strong>Job Profile</strong><strong>  here</strong></p> <p><strong>For an informal discussion about the post, please contact </strong><strong>Lydia.bennet@havering.gov.uk</strong><strong> </strong></p> <p><strong>The closing date for the receipt of applications is 8th June 2025 </strong>however interest in this job may be high and we therefore reserve the right to close the vacancy early.</p> <p>You will be notified if your application has been successful.  Interview date to be confirmed.</p> <p>Should you require any help or advice with your online application, please contact the Recruitment Helpdesk on 01708 432770<br>  </p> <p><strong>Additional Information</strong></p> <p>We want everyone to choose Havering. 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Do you have a strong desire to be part of a transformative journey that will shape the future of Havering’s community? If so, we invite you to join us in our mission to elevate our local authority's Children's Social Care Services, situated within our Starting Well Department.</p> <p>Following our recent inadequate Ofsted inspection, we are embarking on an improvement journey where we aim to re-establish and reinvigorate great practice across all our services delivered in Havering. As part of this journey, we are seeking dedicated and enthusiastic social care practitioners ready to make a meaningful difference, driven by a genuine desire to advocate for children, promote their well-being, and who are not afraid to take on the challenge of working for a local authority who have been inspected by Ofsted as inadequate.</p> <p>In return, we want to offer you the opportunity to develop your skills through our dedicated 10 days of learning a year offer and access to our very own Social Care Academy and Systemic offer. We are committed to creating an environment where every child receives the best possible support and care, and all staff are supported to thrive and excel in safe, supported, and nurturing environments.</p> <p>Our Senior leaders have worked on an improvement plan, and if you are ready to embrace this challenge and play a pivotal role in shaping our journey, we encourage you to apply.</p> <p>We look forward to welcoming individuals who share our vision and drive.</p> <p> </p><p><strong>About the role </strong></p> <p>The London Borough of Havering is looking to recruit Supervising Social Workers to contribute to the delivery of an effective children’s social care service as part of a Fostering social work team, improving outcomes for children and young people, and manage caseloads dependent upon experience, grade of post and complexity of cases, utilising specialist knowledge for appropriate interventions, needs and risk assessments, care planning and child protection investigations.</p> <p>If successful in your application for the role of Supervising Social Worker, London Borough of Havering, you will/will be:</p> <ul>\n<li>Contribute to the delivery of an effective children’s social care service as part of a fostering social work team, improving outcomes for children, young people and foster carers in line with statutory and departmental policies, procedures and guidance.</li> <li>Manage a caseload of foster carers, utilising specialist knowledge to support appropriate interventions, analyse needs and risk assessments, support care planning, child in need and child in care processes and child protection investigations.</li> <li>Undertake regular visits to foster carers no less than 6weekly, including two unannounced visits per year</li> <li>Carry out high quality fostering and SGO assessments as required.</li> <li>Undertake annual reviews of fostering households including producing annual reports for the Fostering Independent Review officer and fostering panel  as required </li> <li>Regularly liaise with the child’s social worker and attend meetings as required</li> <li>Ensure up to date records are maintained within the case recording system As a team member contribute to the duty service operated by the team to support recruitment of foster carers and support to foster carers as well as responding to referrals</li> <li>Working with other agencies and professionals in a co-ordinated manner to address the needs of children and their families, including preparing and participating in decision making forums</li> <li>Contribute and attend all children in care reviews and other meetings including PEP or health meetings as required</li> <li>The post holder will be required to work outside normal hours and will be required to provide out of hours support on a rota basis (up to 11pm on weekdays and 9am11pm on weekends and bank holidays) as required by the service and recompensated in line with the national collective agreement. </li> <li>The post holder will be expected to travel to meetings across the borough and nationally on occasions.   </li> <li>The duties and responsibilities outlined in this job profile are indicative of the role, however they are not exhaustive and may be subject to change. In addition, you will be required to undertake other reasonable duties as directed by your manager</li> </ul> <p><strong>Please see </strong><strong>Job Profile</strong><strong> here</strong></p> <p>We promote a hybrid model of working for our social care staff, with a flexible approach involving working from our town hall campus/hubs. In this role, you are expected to work from our town hall campus when required. In addition, we also encourage a flexible approach to team building opportunities (we love a catch up over a cuppa, breakfast or lunch) which often take place Face to Face in line with our model of practice.</p> <p>As one of the greenest boroughs in London, resourcefulness is in our nature. We don’t wait to be told, we take the initiative. We face the future head-on, embracing new challenges with open minds and fresh ideas. There’s lots of opportunities to progress here, and if you seize them we’ll support you all the way. Choose Havering and see the difference you’ll make to the people that live, work and learn here.</p> <p>From caring for those who need it most, to ensuring our highways and streets are safe, providing a roof over the heads of our residents, providing excellent customer service or, enhancing our digital services for staff and residents, there are so many ways you can make a positive influence here. And, whether you’re outdoorsy, people-focused or analytical, we have a role that’s right for you.</p> <p><strong>For an informal discussion about the post, please contact by email on </strong><strong>Jannine.Layhe@havering.gov.uk</strong><strong> This advert will close at 23:59 on the 8th June 2025 </strong></p> <p><strong>Additional Information</strong></p> <p>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. 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You will work closely with senior managers within the department and have a pivotal role in organising and minuting complex, multi-stakeholder care meetings where confidentiality and professionalism need to be maintained.   You will also support managers in co-ordinating and responding to the demands for timely safeguarding intervention, carry out relevant research and facilitate the completion of practice audits to ensure a quality service that is continually improving. In addition, you will supervise Business Support Officers who provide administrative support to the department.</p><p>Contact for enquiries: Michele.Blackaby@hertfordshire.gov.uk</p><p><strong>Supported Living, West Herts – (37 hours)</strong></p><p>These services support adults with disabilities and you will interact with people on a daily basis, requiring strong communication and interpersonal skills. 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We would also consider a job share arrangement.</p><p>Contact for enquiries: Michele.Blackaby@hertfordshire.gov.uk</p><h4>About the role</h4><p><strong>Children’s Services –SEND implementation & Statutory Assessment  (37 hours) - Stevenage </strong></p><p>The SEND Implementation Support and Statutory Assessment Team are a group of SEND professionals who work closely with SENCos, professionals and families to help schools work out the best ways of supporting a child or young person’s additional needs in school.</p><p><strong>Contact for enquiries: </strong>jodi.osullivan@hertfordshire.gov.uk</p><p><strong>Children’s Services – SASH Service (37 hrs) – Stevenage </strong></p><p>The role is responsible for managing the business support staff and admin processes to the Access and Inclusion service supporting with processing of information within systems to fulfil statutory duties in relation to access to education for children of compulsory school age helping to develop practices and strategies to improve pupil’s participation in education.</p><p><strong>Contact for enquiries: </strong>diane.pratt@hertfordshire.gov.uk</p><p><strong>Children’s Services – Services for Young People (SfYP) ( 37 hours) Stevenage </strong></p><p>The role is responsible for managing the business support staff and administrative processes to support the School Age Statutory SEND team who oversee many children and young people with an Education Health and Care Plan, supporting the processing and reviewing of annual reviews & coordinating the phase transfer process from one setting to another.</p><p><strong>Contact for enquiries: </strong>jodi.osullivan@hertfordshire.gov.uk</p><p><strong>Children’s Services – Family Support – (37 hours) Stevenage </strong></p><p>The role is responsible for managing the delivery of a wide range of administration functions and coordinated business support to the Family Support service who provide early help to families with complex needs, are at risk of homelessness as well as supporting the emotional health and well-being of Children and Young people. </p><p><strong>Contact for enquiries: </strong>diane.pratt@hertfordshire.gov.uk </p><p>Business Support Supervisors will:</p><ul>\n<li>Be responsible for managing a team of business supporty staff to deliver Business Support activities and quality assure their work</li>\n<li>Allocate work within the team based on requests from the Directorate or line manager</li>\n<li>Proactively solve issues within the team, especially related to resource allocation and demand management, and escalate as needed</li>\n<li>Support complex Business Support activities for the Directorate, particularly cross-council tasks, leveraging expereince and knowledge</li>\n<li>Support career development of Senior Support Officers and Support Officers</li>\n<li>Line manage both Senior Support Offiicers and Support Officers</li>\n</ul><h4>About you</h4><p>Essential:</p><ul>\n<li>Extensive experience of working in a previous administrative or support role, with strong knowledge of business support activities</li>\n<li>Excellent organisational and multitasking skills</li>\n<li>Strong communication and interpersonal abilities with a range of audiences</li>\n<li>The ability to develop good working relationships with managers and staff and gain a good understanding of service areas to ensure you are supporting and advising them in the most effective way possible.</li>\n<li>Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and other relevant software</li>\n<li>Experience in working as part of a team in a fast-paced environment</li>\n<li>A proven track record of establishing and improving business processes.</li>\n<li>Ability to plan own work over short timescales for routine or familiar tasks and processes and use your initiative to work independently.</li>\n<li>Strong numeracy and literacy skills plus broad experience in area of expertise.</li>\n<li>Enthusiasm and pride in your work are qualities we welcome.</li>\n<li>You will be used to working to tight deadlines and with high accuracy in written correspondence.</li>\n<li>Knowledge of key legislation linked with Children's Services</li>\n<li>A strong background in finance.</li>\n</ul><p>Desirable:</p><ul>\n<li>Recognised vocational qualification or degree qualified.</li>\n<li>Experience in the administration of meetings and taking notes actions would be beneficial.</li>\n<li>Previous experience of supervising a team of administrative staff or setting longer term work priorities within a defined team.</li>\n<li>Understanding of HR processes and procedures would be beneficial.</li>\n</ul><p><em>We welcome applications from candidates who currently reside in the UK with established proof of right to work documentation. 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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. </p><h4>Additional information</h4><p><strong>Disability Confident</strong><br>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.</p><p><strong>Safeguarding</strong><br>This role has been identified as requiring a Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check.</p><p><strong>Secondment</strong><br>This position is open to secondments. If you work for HCC or any other Local Authority and would like to be considered as a Secondment contract, please ensure you complete the Secondment Form as part of your application. 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Driven by culture and the innate creativity of our residents, we have developed new and innovative ways to build our communities. Our Council is relentlessly resident-focused, insight-led, digitally driven and commercially minded; a Council focused on meeting the needs of our existing and future residents. </p> <p>London Borough of Waltham Forest is one of the <a href=\"https://www.london.gov.uk/good-work-standard\">Mayor of London’s Good Work Standard</a> employers. This accreditation is a proof of our commitment to creating a healthy, fair and inclusive workplace. This includes fair pay and conditions, workplace well-being, skills and progression and diversity and recruitment. </p> <p><strong>The Council’s preference is for online application. However, if you have a disability and are unable to complete an online application, please email recruitment@walthamforest.gov.uk so we can arrange an alternative application method. </strong></p> <p><strong>Click here for further information on the </strong><a href=\"https://www.walthamforest.gov.uk/council-and-elections/your-data-and-privacy/our-privacy-notices/hr-recruitment-privacy-notice\"><strong>Human Resources recruitment privacy notice</strong></a><strong>. </strong></p> <p> </p> <p><strong>About the role:</strong> </p> <p>Are you an enthusiastic, creative and self-motivated person with experience of delivering high quality play-based activities for young people aged 6 -11 and their families?</p> <p>Do you have experience of supervising a range of children’s activities, ensuring these are run safely at all times and presented to the highest levels of service delivery? </p> <p>Are you passionate about ensuring that children, young people and families in Waltham Forest have access to positive, enjoyable activities that extend their imaginations and inspire them?</p> <p>Then we want to hear from you!</p> <p>Waltham Forest’s Holiday Activity Programme has been running for ten years as part of the Council Leader’s Pledge and supports the Council priorities to help all our residents enjoy a good quality of life. Part of the programme sees local schools opening their doors to enable play sessions to be delivered to local children and families. These are very popular and well received by local families and we are continually striving to improve the quality and variety of this provision.</p> <p>We are looking for additional Play Workers to join the Waltham Forest’s Holiday Activity Programme team. The successful candidates will be aware of Safeguarding and Health & Safety issues linked to leading play programmes and will be expected to show the ability to develop positive relationships with children, young people, their families and other Play specialists. You will be required to work on a casual basis in the School holidays for between 3.5 hour shifts and 7 hours shifts between 9.30am – 5:30pm Monday to Friday for up to 35 hours per week on schools sites across the borough. </p> <p> </p> <p><a href=\"https://fs-filestore-eu.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/Waltham_Forest/govRoleProfiles/Role%20Profile%20-%20Play%20Worker%20(1766).pdf\"><strong>>> Click here to download the Role Profile <<</strong> </a></p> <p> </p> <p><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong> </p> <p>To ensure a safe, creative and appropriate play opportunities are provided for children aged 5-11 in a safe and caring environment</p> <p>Lead a team to organise, facilitate and lead a range of play-based activities which include sports, arts and crafts, games, drama and dance. </p> <p>Lead on carrying out day to day administration to ensure a smooth and safe provision </p> <p>Ensure that you promote good pupil behaviour, dealing promptly with conflict and incidents in line with established policies and procedures</p> <p>To ensure all activities are inclusive for all children to take part in</p> <p>Develop and maintain good relationships with parents / carers to facilitate high quality play sessions</p> <p>Be aware of and comply with policies and procedures relating to child protection, health & safety, confidentiality and data protection </p> <p>Manage a group of playworkers to ensure all activities are delivered in a safe environment</p> <p> </p> <p><strong>Qualifications and Requirements:</strong> </p> <ul> <li>Some experience of being involved with a play service in either a paid or voluntary capacity; for example, in playgrounds, junior playrooms, play centres or other equivalent play setting. </li> <li>To include organising and supervising activities.</li> <li>Some experience of managing a team either paid or voluntary </li> <li>Ability to relate well to children and an awareness of their needs.</li> <li>Knowledge of appropriate play activities e.g. sports, games, crafts, stories, song, dance etc.</li> <li>A basic awareness of health and safety practices.</li> <li>An understanding of relevant administration procedures including child registration requirements.</li> <li>Commitment to and understanding of equal opportunities.</li> <li>Good literacy and communication skills.</li> <li>Work constructively as part of a team.</li> </ul> <p>NVQ level 1 in Childcare, Playwork or equivalent and working towards Level 2.</p> <p>Prepared to undertake a First Aid at Work qualification.</p> <p> </p> <p><strong>Terms and conditions:</strong> </p> <p><i>The below terms and conditions apply to this role: </i></p> <p><i>Satisfactory employment references and CIFAS identity checks; </i></p> <p><i>This role is subject to safer recruitment practices as it involves work with children and/ or vulnerable adults; </i></p> <p><i>Satisfactory DBS check; </i></p> <p><i>As a public authority, we must ensure that members of staff in public-facing roles are able to speak fluent English. This means that they must have a command of spoken English, with confidence and accuracy, sufficient for the effective performance of their role. This requirement does not refer to any particular English language qualifications, regional or international accents, dialects, speech impediments or the tone of conversations. It does not require staff to speak only in English. </i></p> <p> </p> <p><strong>How to Apply:</strong> </p> <p>Interested candidates are invited to submit their applications online by pressing the ‘Apply’ button below. This includes a supporting statement that outlines to us how your skills and experience make you a good candidate for this vacancy. </p> <p>We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.  </p> <p> </p> <p><strong>Equal Opportunity Employer:</strong> </p> <p>Waltham Forest is a diverse borough where diversity is valued and is integral to both, service delivery and employment of its staff. The Council is proud of its rich mix of communities and as the largest employer in the area, it works hard to respond to the changing needs of its population. We use our statutory duties on race, gender and disability equality and best practice in respect of age, faith and sexual orientation to ensure equality of opportunity in the workplace. The Council is committed to meeting its 4 equality objectives: - Promoting equality of opportunity - Opposing all forms of discrimination, intolerance and disadvantage - Ensuring our workforce reflects the diverse communities of Waltham Forest at all levels. - Providing fair, appropriate, accessible and excellent Services to all. Respecting Diversity is a core Council value. </p> <p>To support the above and reduce the risk of bias in its recruitment activities, the council is operating an anonymous shortlisting process, which hides personal information that can identify individuals until their application has been considered for shortlisting. The council also operates a scheme whereby, for jobs graded up to and including scale SO2, internal candidates are considered first. This includes those candidates who self-identify as having a disability for the purposes of the Disability Confident scheme. For more information, please refer to our recruitment and selection policy. </p> <p>We are keen to support employees to balance their working life with other commitments. Therefore, wherever possible, we will consider working arrangements that suit an individual's personal circumstances whilst still meeting the needs of the Council. If you would like to discuss the possible flexible working options that might be applicable to this role, please contact the person named below or feel free to discuss this during your interview. </p> <p>For more information on the benefits of working for the Council, please visit <a href=\"https://www.walthamforest.gov.uk/jobs-and-training/find-jobs-and-other-opportunities/working-us\">https://www.walthamforest.gov.uk/jobs-and-training/find-jobs-and-other-opportunities/working-us</a>. </p> <p> </p> <p><strong>Contact Information:</strong> </p> <p>If you have any questions about this vacancy or the application process, please contact Fern Edwards, Education Enrichment Project Manager at fern.edwards@walthamforest.gov.uk</p> <p>If you have any technical issues when trying to apply for this post, please contact our Recruitment Team via email at <a href=\"mailto:recruitment@walthamforest.gov.uk\">recruitment@walthamforest.gov.uk</a>. </p> <p> </p> <p> </p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"SC5 £31,524 - £33,417","publishDate":"2025-05-16T09:23:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-06-11T22:59:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/09a17a22-01df-4408-9310-0d8bb2b6be9a.jpg","score":405.97565,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"5011d826-58a2-4832-85cd-c79a3865941c","title":"Assistant Play Worker","employer":"London Borough Of Waltham Forest","department":"","location":"Walthamstow, Greater London, United Kingdom","locationType":3,"description":"<p><strong>Organisation</strong>: London Borough of Waltham Forest</p><p><strong>Salary: </strong>Scale 2 £27,729 - £28,125 <br><strong>Contract Type:</strong> Casual </p><p><strong>Working hours per week: U</strong>p to 36 hours dependent on need</p><p><strong>Application Deadline:</strong> 13/06/25</p><p><strong>Proposed Interview Date(s): </strong>17/06/25<br><strong>Reference: </strong>1767</p><p> </p><p><strong>About Us:</strong> </p><p>Bursting with culture, energy, and opportunity, the London Borough of Waltham Forest is a fantastic and exciting place to work. </p><p>We are a highly ambitious borough. 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However, if you have a disability and are unable to complete an online application, please email recruitment@walthamforest.gov.uk so we can arrange an alternative application method. </strong></p><p><strong>Click here for further information on the </strong><a href=\"https://www.walthamforest.gov.uk/council-and-elections/your-data-and-privacy/our-privacy-notices/hr-recruitment-privacy-notice\"><strong>Human Resources recruitment privacy notice</strong></a><strong>. </strong></p><p> </p><p><strong>About the role:</strong> </p><p>Are you an enthusiastic, creative and self-motivated person with experience of delivering high quality play-based activities for young people aged 6 -11 and their families?</p><p>Are you passionate about ensuring that children, young people and families in Waltham Forest have access to positive, enjoyable activities that extend their imaginations and inspire them?</p><p>Then we want to hear from you!<br> </p><p>Waltham Forest’s Holiday Activity Programme has been running for ten years as part of the Council Leader’s Pledge and supports the Council priorities to help all our residents enjoy a good quality of life. Part of the programme sees local schools opening their doors to enable play sessions to be delivered to local children and families. These are very popular and well received by local families and we are continually striving to improve the quality and variety of this provision.</p><p>We are looking for additional Assistant Play Workers to join the Waltham Forest’s Holiday Activity Programme team. The successful candidates will be aware of Safeguarding and Health & Safety issues linked to play programmes and will be expected to show the ability to develop positive relationships with children, young people, their families. You will be required to work on a casual basis in the School holidays for between 3.5 hour shifts and 7 hours shifts between 9.30am – 5:30pm Monday to Friday for up to 35 hours per week on schools sites across the borough. </p><p>Waltham Forest Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and families and all posts are subject to enhanced DBS disclosure.<br> </p><p><a href=\"https://fs-filestore-eu.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/Waltham_Forest/govRoleProfiles/Role%20Profile%20-%20Assistant%20Play%20Worker%20(1767).pdf\"><strong>>> Click here to download the Role Profile <<</strong> </a></p><p> </p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong> </p><p>To assist with and ensure safe, creative and appropriate play opportunities are provided for children aged 5-11 in a safe and caring environment</p><p>Working as part of a team, organise, facilitate and lead a range of play-based activities which include sports, arts and crafts, games, drama and dance. </p><p>Ensure that you promote good pupil behaviour, dealing promptly with conflict and incidents in line with established policies and procedures</p><p>To ensure all activities are inclusive for all children to take part in</p><p>Coordinate the availability and ascertain the suitability of play resources including managing an inventory of stock</p><p> </p><p><strong>Qualifications and Requirements:</strong> </p><ul> <li>Some exposure to a play service in either a paid or voluntary capacity, for example, in playgrounds, junior playrooms, play centres or other equivalent play setting is desirable.</li> <li>Ability to relate well to children and an awareness of their needs.</li> <li>Ability to build good relationships with children and their parents and carerts</li> <li>Knowledge of appropriate play activities e.g. sports, games, crafts, stories, song, dance etc.</li> <li>A basic awareness of health and safety practices.</li> <li>An understanding of playwork principles</li> <li>An understanding of relevant administration procedures including child registration requirements.</li> <li>Commitment to and understanding of equal opportunities.</li> <li>Good literacy and communication skills.</li>\n</ul><p>Work constructively as part of a team.</p><p> </p><p>NVQ level 1 in Childcare, Playwork or equivalent and working towards Level 2.</p><p>Prepared to undertake a First Aid at Work qualification.</p><p> </p><p><strong>Terms and conditions:</strong> </p><p>Satisfactory employment references and CIFAS identity checks; </p><p>This role is subject to safer recruitment practices as it involves work with children and/ or vulnerable adults; </p><p>Satisfactory DBS check; </p><p>Continued professional body registration; </p><p>As a public authority, we must ensure that members of staff in public-facing roles are able to speak fluent English. This means that they must have a command of spoken English, with confidence and accuracy, sufficient for the effective performance of their role. This requirement does not refer to any particular English language qualifications, regional or international accents, dialects, speech impediments or the tone of conversations. It does not require staff to speak only in English. </p><p> </p><p><strong>How to Apply:</strong> </p><p>Interested candidates are invited to submit their applications online by pressing the ‘Apply’ button below. This includes a supporting statement that outlines to us how your skills and experience make you a good candidate for this vacancy. </p><p>We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.  </p><p> </p><p><strong>Equal Opportunity Employer:</strong> </p><p>Waltham Forest is a diverse borough where diversity is valued and is integral to both, service delivery and employment of its staff. The Council is proud of its rich mix of communities and as the largest employer in the area, it works hard to respond to the changing needs of its population. We use our statutory duties on race, gender and disability equality and best practice in respect of age, faith and sexual orientation to ensure equality of opportunity in the workplace. The Council is committed to meeting its 4 equality objectives: - Promoting equality of opportunity - Opposing all forms of discrimination, intolerance and disadvantage - Ensuring our workforce reflects the diverse communities of Waltham Forest at all levels. - Providing fair, appropriate, accessible and excellent Services to all. Respecting Diversity is a core Council value. </p><p>To support the above and reduce the risk of bias in its recruitment activities, the council is operating an anonymous shortlisting process, which hides personal information that can identify individuals until their application has been considered for shortlisting. The council also operates a scheme whereby, for jobs graded up to and including scale SO2, internal candidates are considered first. This includes those candidates who self-identify as having a disability for the purposes of the Disability Confident scheme. For more information, please refer to our recruitment and selection policy. </p><p>We are keen to support employees to balance their working life with other commitments. Therefore, wherever possible, we will consider working arrangements that suit an individual's personal circumstances whilst still meeting the needs of the Council. If you would like to discuss the possible flexible working options that might be applicable to this role, please contact the person named below or feel free to discuss this during your interview. </p><p>For more information on the benefits of working for the Council, please visit <a href=\"https://www.walthamforest.gov.uk/jobs-and-training/find-jobs-and-other-opportunities/working-us\">https://www.walthamforest.gov.uk/jobs-and-training/find-jobs-and-other-opportunities/working-us</a>. </p><p><strong>Contact Information:</strong> </p><p>If you have any questions about this vacancy or the application process, please contact Fern Edwards, Education Enrichment Project Manager at <a href=\"mailto:fern.edwards@walthamforest.gov.uk\">fern.edwards@walthamforest.gov.uk</a></p><p>If you have any technical issues when trying to apply for this post, please contact our Recruitment Team via email at <a href=\"mailto:recruitment@walthamforest.gov.uk\">recruitment@walthamforest.gov.uk</a>. </p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"Scale 2 £27,729 - £28,125","publishDate":"2025-05-19T11:05:49.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-06-13T22:59:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/8eed03da-7504-4489-91e2-0e7580b9cb65.jpg","score":379.34525,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"97efa6d0-04b8-4ce3-952e-b183acf1aa5d","title":"Admin Officer","employer":"London Borough of Redbridge","department":"","location":"Redbridge","locationType":3,"description":"<p class=\"customHTML\"><strong class=\"customHTML\">Full Time – Permanent</strong></p>\n<p class=\"customHTML\"><strong class=\"customHTML\">Location: Fairlop Cluster Team - 852 Cranbrook Road, Barkingside, IG6 1HZ</strong></p>\n<p class=\"customHTML\"> </p>\n<p class=\"customHTML\">The Community Health and Social Care Fairlop Cluster is dedicated to evolving our work practices to uphold an exceptional standard of service delivery. 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They will also contribute to the design and management of specific systems and projects and oversee their implementation.</p><p>The post sits within the Service Development Team based at our Central Stocks Unit in Welwyn Garden City but could involve hybrid working. </p><p>The Central Stocks Unit will be relocating to St Albans within the next 2 years.</p><h4>About the role</h4><p>The Performance Analysis Co-ordinator is responsible for collecting and inputting Hertfordshire Library Service performance management information into databases and appropriate systems to provide accurate and timely information according to the Performance Reporting Schedule. The Performance schedule includes, the preparation of quarterly performance monitors submitted to Hertfordshire County Council Senior Management Board and monthly and quarterly updates to the Libraries and Heritage Service Plan Key Performance Indicators.</p><p>This role is responsible for maintaining systems for collecting and analysing qualitative and quantitative feedback from internal and external customers, for example consultations and surveys, events and staff evaluations.</p><p>The Performance Analysis Co-ordinator is also responsible for developing and maintaining a programme of requests and reminders advising staff of procedures for data submissions to ensure that statistical returns are received to required deadlines whilst ensuring accuracy, ease of access and integrity of information.</p><p>Regular reports are submitted on our income to the finance team.  Other data will need to be prepared for other service and national agencies as required.</p><h4>About you</h4><p>Essential:</p><ul>\n<li>Organised and methodical</li>\n<li>Able to deliver to deadlines</li>\n<li>Able to use initiative and problem-solving skills to manage conflicting priorities</li>\n<li>Competent administration and project management skills</li>\n<li>Excellent written and oral communication skills</li>\n<li>Confident engaging with library staff, HCC colleagues, partners and Members</li>\n<li>Able to use Microsoft Office, particularly Microsoft Excel including creating formula VLOOKUP and pivot tables</li>\n<li>Able to use a range of web-based systems e.g. Google annalytics</li>\n</ul><p>Desirable:</p><ul>\n<li>Able to use reporting systems</li>\n<li>Awareness of the Inspiring Libraries strategy</li>\n<li>Awareness of Universal Library Offers and other national developments</li>\n</ul><p>Taking on this role would give the post holder the opportunity to understand the Library Service from a unique perspective. Over time, they will gain specialist knowledge in an area of libraries and information where they will be the point of contact for day-to-day performance analysis functions for Hertfordshire Library Service.</p><p>This job role is within the Corporate Services, level CORP7 job profile. Please locate this via:</p><p>Job profiles - Corporate services</p><p>To hear more about this opportunity please contact Emma.Bannister@hertfordshire.gov.uk  for an informal discussion about the role.</p><p>Interview Date: 19th June 2025</p><p><em>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.</em></p><p>Benefits of working for us</p><h4>How to apply</h4><p>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. </p><h4>Additional information</h4><p><strong>Disability Confident</strong><br>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.</p><p><strong>English Fluency</strong><br>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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You will use your experience of procurement, contract administration and performance management at a senior level to delivering similar varied work programmes and projects successfully. Your ability to deliver high profile, customer focused services, while ensuring high levels of quality and performance is key in this role. Strong leadership and communication skills are essential, as you will be expected to work with senior stakeholders, contractors, and the public, ensuring clear and effective communication across all areas.<br>\n<br>\nPermanent, Full time (36 hours) contract<br>\n£66,366 - £85,284 pa<br>\nBased at Enfield Civic Centre<br>\n<br>\nContact Details -<br>\nIf you would like to know more about the role, please contact Brett Leahy at brett.leahy@enfield.gov.uk for an informal discussion.<br>\nIf you have any difficulties accessing this information, please contact Claire Turner, Senior Recruitment Advisor on 0208 132 1024 or claire.turner@enfield.gov.uk<br>\n<br>\nWe 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.<br>\n<br>\nPlease 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 your application.<br>\n<br>\nWe 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. 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We serve a vibrant and diverse community, where excellent relationships promote a warm and secure environment where children feel safe and valued.   We are looking for passionate, enthusiastic teachers who love being in the classroom.</p>\n<p>If you are committed and driven by a passion to make learning exciting, if you too love learning and want to continue to develop as a teacher and leader and be part of a large, energetic team, we would love to meet you. </p>\n<p>To view the school please email <a href=\"mailto:office@winns.waltham.sch.uk\">office@winns.waltham.sch.uk</a> or call the school office on 0208 527 1872 to arrange a suitable time.</p>\n<p> </p>\n<p>The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment and work in accordance with our child protection policies and procedures. Successful candidates will be required to complete an enhanced DBS check. 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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.</div>\n<div> </div>\n<div>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.</div>\n<div> </div>\n<div><strong>The post</strong></div>\n<div>\n<br>We are looking for an enthusiastic and customer-focused Technical Officer to join our Housing Management team. In this role, you will provide expert inspections and technical support, ensuring high-quality, cost-effective repairs and maintenance across our residential properties. 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Planning Policy Team Leader

Brent Council

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Salary range: £59,739 - £67,812 p.a. inc. London weighting

Brent Civic Centre, Engineers Way, Wembley, Middlesex (Hybrid)

Posted 7 days ago

Leaders Caseworker

London Borough of Redbridge

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£38,934 to £40,755 per annum

Redbridge (On-Site)

Posted 7 days ago

Play Leader

London Borough Of Waltham Forest

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Scale 5 (Points 12 – 16) will be pro rata

Gwyn Jones Primary School, Hainault Road, Leytonstone, London (On-Site)

Posted 16 days ago

Closing in 4 days

Team Manager

London Borough Of Waltham Forest

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PO8 - PO9 £57,663 - £65,478

Walthamstow, Greater London, United Kingdom (On-Site)

Posted 10 days ago

Service Manager Independent Reviewing Team

London Borough of Havering

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67818

Essex (On-Site)

Posted 7 days ago

Team Manager - Safeguarding Team (Starting Well)

London Borough of Havering

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59821.5

Essex (On-Site)

Posted 23 days ago

Social Worker - Assessments Team (Starting Well)

London Borough of Havering

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46923

Essex (On-Site)

Posted 13 days ago

Social Worker - Corporate Parenting Team (Starting Well)

London Borough of Havering

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46923

Essex (On-Site)

Posted 7 days ago

Social Worker - Safeguarding Team (Starting Well)

London Borough of Havering

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46923

Essex (On-Site)

Posted 13 days ago

Supervising Social Worker - Fostering Team (Starting Well)

London Borough of Havering

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46923

Essex (On-Site)

Posted 1 day ago

Business Support Supervisors

Hertfordshire County Council

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£33,366 opportunity to progress to £36,124 pa

Hertfordshire (On-Site)

Posted 30+ days ago

Play Worker

London Borough Of Waltham Forest

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SC5 £31,524 - £33,417

Walthamstow, Greater London, United Kingdom (On-Site)

Posted 6 days ago

Assistant Play Worker

London Borough Of Waltham Forest

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Scale 2 £27,729 - £28,125

Walthamstow, Greater London, United Kingdom (On-Site)

Posted 3 days ago

Admin Officer

London Borough of Redbridge

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£34,416 to £35,448 per annum

Redbridge (On-Site)

Posted 1 day ago

Assistant Headteacher (Curriculum/Teaching and Learning)

Kedleston Group

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£60,439 (L2) - £71,613 (L10) per year

Hackney (On-Site)

Posted 30+ days ago

Closing today

School Business Manager

London Borough Of Waltham Forest

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£47,532 - £50,574

Chase Lane Primary School, York Road, Chingford, London (On-Site)

Posted 29 days ago

Performance Analysis Co-ordinator

Hertfordshire County Council

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£26,835 opportunity to progress to £30,060

Welwyn Garden City (On-Site)

Posted 2 days ago

Closing in 4 days

Head of Highways

London Borough of Enfield

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£66,366 - £85,284 pa

Enfield (On-Site)

Posted 30+ days ago

Closing in 1 day

Class Teacher

London Borough Of Waltham Forest

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£36,413 – £48,532

Winns Primary School, Fleeming Road, Walthamstow, London (On-Site)

Posted 9 days ago

Technical Officer

Brent Council

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£43,299 - £46,512 p.a. inc. London weighting

Brent Civic Centre, Engineers Way, Wembley, Middlesex, Brent (Hybrid)

Posted 6 days ago

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