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The ideal candidate will bring a blend of practical experience, strategic insight, and a collaborative mindset.</p><p>Essential Criteria:</p><ul>\n<li>Hold a relevant qualification in Early Years, Education, or SEND (ideally Level 6), or demonstrate extensive equivalent experience.</li>\n<li>Recent hands-on experience in an Early Years setting supporting children with SEND, including delivering interventions in roles such as practitioner, SENCo, teacher, manager, or advisor.</li>\n<li>A strong commitment to helping children and families achieve the best possible outcomes.</li>\n<li>A confident and knowledgeable practitioner who can offer sound advice, ask the right questions, and support others with empathy and professionalism.</li>\n<li>A team player who thrives in multi-agency environments and can navigate sensitive conversations with compassion and clarity.</li>\n<li>Ability to work flexibly, manage your own dairy and travel across a wide geographical area - you will need to have a full UK driver’s license and access to a vehicle.</li>\n</ul><p>Desirable Criteria:</p><ul>\n<li>Experience designing and delivering training or workshops in Early Years settings.</li>\n<li>Comfortable leading professional development sessions, with support provided during induction.</li>\n<li>Early Years Qualified Teacher Status (EYTS) would be a highly valued asset</li>\n</ul><p>Hertfordshire County Council is committed to ensuring that every new team member feels a sense of belonging from day one. We offer continuous learning opportunities and a wide range of benefits. If you have the experience and passion to be a key part of our Early Years SEND Team, we would love to hear from you.</p><p>This job role is within the Health and Social Care Services, level HSC10 job profile. Please locate this via:</p><p><strong>Job profiles - Health and social care</strong></p><p>To hear more about this opportunity please contact Laura.Wilson@hertfordshire.gov.uk for an informal discussion about the role.</p><p><strong>Interview Date: 1st July</strong></p><p><strong>Benefits of working for us</strong></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><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 must have the ability to take initiative and the ability to research, produce, and use teaching resources to maintain high standards of learning in different environments including the use of e-learning, the last of which is essential. It is also essential that you have a desire to develop and use new methods of teaching and learning to engage and motivate your learners.</p> <p>Successful candidates will have an understanding of Equality and Diversity, and an appreciation of the requirements of teachers under the Safeguarding of Children & Vulnerable Adults regulations.</p> <p>Successful applicants will be responsible for their own travel to and from the delivery centres. </p> <p><strong>About You</strong></p> <p>The successful candidate should hold the following essential criteria:</p> <ul>\n<li>Extensive experience of teaching within the Vocational Teaching Assistant/Early Years qualifications</li> <li>Experience of using MS Office applications (e.g. Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)</li> <li>Assessor certificate – TAQA 3 or equivalent</li> <li>IQA certificate – TAQA 4 or equivalent (desirable)</li> <li>Experience of mentoring</li> <li>Hold a full UK driving licence</li> <li>A Level 4 Teaching Qualification for post-compulsory settings (e.g. CTLLS or CET) as a minimum*</li> <li>GCSE Grade 9 - 5 English and maths qualifications (or equivalent)</li> <li>Consideration will be given to exceptional applicants who do not hold, but are willing to gain, their Teaching Qualification and Assessor Certificate, if successful. Details of this can be discussed at interview.</li> </ul> <p>It would be useful for the candidate to also have the following desirable criteria:</p> <ul>\n<li>Experience of working with a range of diverse and challenging learner groups</li> <li>Experience of undertaking internal quality assurance</li> <li>Knowledge of the local area and the community</li> </ul> <p>Reward and benefits</p> <ul>\n<li>\n<strong>Teaching rate</strong> </li> </ul> <p>Salary: Up to £28.78 per hour (depending on your level of teaching qualification and level of course you are teaching)     </p> <ul>\n<li><strong>We offer a range of courses as part of your professional development</strong></li> </ul> <p>Level 3 Award in Education and Training</p> <p>Level 4 Certificate in Education and Training</p> <p>Level 3 Award in Assessing Vocationally Relate Achievement</p> <p>Level 4 Award in the Internal Quality Assurance of Assessment Processes and Practice</p> <ul>\n<li><strong>Havering Rewards</strong></li> </ul> <p>Great saving on your favourite brands online and in store</p> <p>Discounted shopping cards, vouchers/e-vouchers and much more…</p> <p><strong>How to Apply</strong></p> <p>- Make sure you answer all the sections fully and evidence how you meet the competencies for the post.</p> <p>- Please make explicit reference to your relevant qualifications and experience in teaching adults, if any.</p> <p>- Finally, please make sure you choose referees that can comment on your teaching abilities or professional competency, such as a line manager, for example.</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>Do not attach a CV as this will not be considered.</p> <p>Please view <strong>Job Profile</strong> here </p> <p>All applications must be made online. The <strong>closing date</strong> for the receipt of applications is the <strong>13^th 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 only if your application has been successful.  <strong>Interviews</strong> are scheduled for the <strong>week commencing Monday 23rd June 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>If you have any questions about the post, please contact Cheryl Dower at </strong><strong>cheryl.dower@havering.gov.uk</strong></p> <p><span><strong>Additional Information</strong></span></p> <p><span>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 </span><span>Choose Havering</span><span>.</span></p> <p><span>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.</span></p> <p><span><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></span></p> <p><span><strong>We practice anonymised recruitment. Please ensure that you remove all personal information from any documents that you upload.</strong></span></p>\n\n <img src=\"https://ars2.equest.com/?response_id=2d5cf9246744aadf6f099e5a50388e0a&view\" alt=\" \" width=\"1\" height=\"1\">","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"56646","publishDate":"2025-04-30T15:40:04.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-06-10T23:59:59.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/8b7c494f-e1d9-4707-96f5-19f933b58473.jpg","score":9110.731,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"085b1786-4e2d-4afb-a5b1-06fabeda352f","title":"Sessional Teaching Assistant/Early Years Teacher","employer":"London Borough of Havering","department":"","location":"Essex","locationType":3,"description":"<p>Havering Adult College-  Sessional  Teacher </p> <p><b>JOIN US</b></p> <p>Share your valuable skills and industry experience by joining </p> <p>Our AMAZING team of Sessional Teachers</p> <ul>\n<li>Part-time teaching means you do not have to change your career.</li> <li>Work-life balance. Courses will be planned around your availability.</li> <li>Make a difference to your students’ life and help us to provide opportunities for our community to grow skills and confidence.</li> </ul> <p><b>SESSIONAL TEACHER – Teaching Assistants/Early Years L1, L2, L3</b></p> <p>Do you want to make a difference to people’s lives? Are you looking for a new challenge? Do you have what it takes to nurture and develop the potential in others? </p> <p>We are looking to recruit a TA/EYFS Sessional Teacher as part of our new team at Havering Adult College. </p> <p>Salary: Up to £28.78 per hour (depending on your level of teaching qualification and level of course you are teaching)   </p> <p>Location: Havering Adult College, Bower Park Centre, 472 Havering Road, Romford, RM1 4HR and/or Havering Adult College, Brittons Centre, Ford Lane, Rainham, Essex RM13 7BB</p> <p><b>Who we are</b></p> <p>Havering Adult College exists to provide high quality learning opportunities for those living in and around the London Borough of Havering, to support them to reconnect with education. Havering Adult College values diversity and, as a leader in lifelong learning, will work to ensure there is equality of opportunity for all. We offer a range of courses that will nurture and develop a wider set of skills that can empower residents and other customers to grow as individuals, keep their minds and bodies active, challenge preconceptions, and support the ethos of lifelong learning.</p> <p><b>About the Job</b></p> <p>The role includes teaching at Level 1, Level 2 and Level 3 on Early Years/Teaching Assistant courses at our centres. Exact course dates/times can be negotiated, but generally take place during the daytime or evening.</p> <p>You will prepare and deliver teaching and learning that meets the individual needs of the learners and help them develop their skills, knowledge, and understanding. You will assess and provide meaningful and developmental feedback to learners as required. You will deliver Pre-Course Interviews to ensure learners are enrolled in the right class at the right level. You will ensure assessment records are kept up-to-date and targets are met. You must have the ability to take initiative and the ability to research, produce, and use teaching resources to maintain high standards of learning in different environments including the use of e-learning, the last of which is essential. It is also essential that you have a desire to develop and use new methods of teaching and learning to engage and motivate your learners.</p> <p>Successful candidates will have an understanding of Equality and Diversity, and an appreciation of the requirements of teachers under the Safeguarding of Children & Vulnerable Adults regulations.</p> <p>Successful applicants will be responsible for their own travel to and from the delivery centres. </p> <p><b>About You</b></p> <p>The successful candidate should hold the following essential criteria:</p> <ul>\n<li>Extensive experience of teaching within the Vocational Teaching Assistant/Early Years qualifications</li> <li>Experience of using MS Office applications (e.g. Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)</li> <li>Assessor certificate – TAQA 3 or equivalent</li> <li>IQA certificate – TAQA 4 or equivalent (desirable)</li> <li>Experience of mentoring</li> <li>Hold a full UK driving licence</li> <li>A Level 4 Teaching Qualification for post-compulsory settings (e.g. CTLLS or CET) as a minimum*</li> <li>GCSE Grade 9 - 5 English and maths qualifications (or equivalent)</li> <li>Consideration will be given to exceptional applicants who do not hold, but are willing to gain, their Teaching Qualification and Assessor Certificate, if successful. Details of this can be discussed at interview.</li> </ul> <p>It would be useful for the candidate to also have the following desirable criteria:</p> <ul>\n<li>Experience of working with a range of diverse and challenging learner groups</li> <li>Experience of undertaking internal quality assurance</li> <li>Knowledge of the local area and the community</li> </ul> <p>Reward and benefits</p> <ul>\n<li>\n<b>Teaching rate</b> </li> </ul> <p>Salary: Up to £28.78 per hour (depending on your level of teaching qualification and level of course you are teaching)     </p> <p> </p><ul>\n<li><b>We offer a range of courses as part of your professional development</b></li> </ul> <p>Level 3 Award in Education and Training</p> <p>Level 4 Certificate in Education and Training</p> <p>Level 3 Award in Assessing Vocationally Relate Achievement</p> <p>Level 4 Award in the Internal Quality Assurance of Assessment Processes and Practice</p> <ul>\n<li><b>Havering Rewards</b></li> </ul> <p>Great saving on your favourite brands online and in store</p> <p>Discounted shopping cards, vouchers/e-vouchers and much more…</p> <p><b>How to Apply</b></p> <p>- Make sure you answer all the sections fully and evidence how you meet the competencies for the post.</p> <p>- Please make explicit reference to your relevant qualifications and experience in teaching adults, if any.</p> <p>- Finally, please make sure you choose referees that can comment on your teaching abilities or professional competency, such as a line manager, for example.</p> <p><b>-Please attach your supporting statement, explaining in no more than x2 A4 sides why and how you meet the criteria for this role.</b></p> <p>Do not attach a CV as this will not be considered.</p> <p>Please view <b>Job Profile</b> here </p> <p>All applications must be made online. <b>The closing date for the receipt of applications is the 13^th June 2025 </b>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 only if your application has been successful.  <b>Interviews are scheduled for the week commencing Monday 23rd June 2025.</b></p> <p><b>If you have any questions about the post, please contact Cheryl Dower at </b><b>cheryl.dower@havering.gov.uk</b></p> <p><span><b>Additional Information</b></span></p> <p><span>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 </span><span>Choose Havering</span><span>.</span></p> <p><span>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.</span></p> <p><span><b>Please attach your supporting statement, explaining in no more than x2 A4 sides why and how you meet the criteria for this role.</b></span></p> <p><span><b>We practice anonymised recruitment. 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We’re making a significant investment in prevention, offering a unique opportunity to shape services that deliver better outcomes for people.</p><p>This multi-disciplinary team of social workers, occupational therapists and community care officers works flexibly, both from the office and remote locations, to bring together a vast amount of experience and skill in providing initial assessments and tailored information to new people approaching adult social care. You would be working alongside a variety of partners to achieve the best preventative solutions.</p><p><strong>Older People Team East</strong></p><p><strong>Could you bring your experience and passion for improving outcomes for people over age 65 and their carers with social care needs to the Older Person Service?</strong></p><p>The Older Person Service is a dynamic service that works across the community under the Care Act to safeguard, assess, plan support and review adults and cares with long term health and social care needs. We have a range of teams within Older People services, including locality based teams, both residential and community reviewing teams, crisis intervention and prevention of hospital admission teams, and sensory services. We can offer Hybrid working arrangements, flexible working practices, community engagement and volunteer activities and, as part of our commitment to you, as well as promote your continuous Learning & Development.</p><ul>\n<li><strong>Broxbourne, Welwyn and Hatfield Team - OP East</strong></li>\n<li><strong>Community Review Team - OP East</strong></li>\n</ul><p><strong>Adult Disability Team West</strong></p><ul><li><strong>Continuing Health Care</strong></li></ul><p><strong>Adult Disability Service provides support to adults living with a learning or physical disability.</strong></p><p>We aim to enable people to make positive decisions in their lives, promote their independence and ensure they can get involved in their local community. We're a service motivated by and dedicated to social care intervention and community social work.</p><p>This is a fast-paced environment. Our locality teams focus on complex cases and include general assessments and care planning. You'll support with:</p><ul>\n<li>completing care needs assessment</li>\n<li>developing innovative support plans</li>\n<li>building networks</li>\n<li>raising awareness in the area and developing valuable links for the team.</li>\n</ul><p>You'll work alongside community care officers, community learning disability nurses and occupational therapists to achieve the best outcomes for the people you work with.</p><p><strong>Integrated Discharge Team - West</strong></p><ul><li><strong>Barnet & Chase Farm Hospital</strong></li></ul><p><strong>Market Force Enhancement & 5% operational enhancement*</strong></p><p>At Barnet and Chase Farm Team we promote personalisation focusing on the wellbeing of the individual. Through care planning we strive for increased independence, choice and control by enable people to direct their own support.</p><p>You will gain extensive experience in the field of Adult Social Care, Safeguarding practice and Multi-Disciplinary working.</p><p>You may be required to visit service users in the community to undertake reviews, so a driving licence would be essential as is the ability to respond to situations quickly and flexibly.</p><p><strong>We offer a 7 day service and currently operate a 1-weekend-in-8 rota across the Hospital Team </strong>to improve outcomes for service users. You'll be part of a service-wide rota to provide cover on consecutive Saturdays and Sundays once every eight weeks and will receive days off during the weeks before and after covering weekends. There will be opportunities for you to discuss this at interview if your application is successful.</p><ul><li>Barnet Hospital are now in a ULEZ Compliant Zone</li></ul><p><em>*please note the operational enhancement is a non-contractual payment subject to a 3 yearly review</em></p><h4>About you</h4><p>You’ll be a <strong>qualified social worker</strong> or <strong>occupational therapist </strong>with a minimum of 2 years post qualifying experience. In addition, you will also need the following:</p><p>Actively undertakes a specialist role i.e.</p><ul>\n<li>Moving and Handling Practitioner</li>\n<li>Practice Educator</li>\n<li>Approved Mental Health Practitioner</li>\n<li>Best Interest Assessor</li>\n</ul><p>Or agreement to undertake a specialist role within the first year of the role.</p><p>You will have extensive knowledge and experience in the field of adult social care, with an emphasis on safeguarding practice and related legislation. You will have the ability to manage competing service priorities and a sound grasp of current legislation, personalisation agenda and meeting the business objectives of the department. Demonstrating management potential, you will have excellent all-round communication and negotiation skills working with the Statutory, Voluntary and Independent sector partners.</p><p>You will adhere to Hertfordshire’s Connected Lives Practice Principles by ensuring that people are supported to maintain their independence and receive person-centred care and support. You will utilise your knowledge of the Care Act 2014, Mental Capacity Act 2005, and other social care legislation, to manage the most complex cases. You will use of your advanced knowledge and experience to support other members of the team and the management team to ensure good practice. You will develop close working relationships with hospital staff and care providers to ensure effective care planning and balance the use of resources.</p><p>This job role is within the Health & Social Care, level 12 job profile. Please locate this via:</p><p>Job profiles - Health and social care</p><p>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.</p><p>To hear more about this opportunity please contact ed.davis@hertfordshire.gov.uk for an informal discussion about the role.</p><p><strong>Benefits of working for us <br><br></strong></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><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 <strong>Secondment Form</strong> as part of your application. If you do not, your application will be considered as a Fixed Term Contract only.</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>Driving required</strong><br>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.</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). Further information about the legal requirement can be found here.</p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£46,731 progressing to £51,802","publishDate":"2025-05-13T00:00:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-06-10T22:55:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/a698e3fc-e580-409d-b3c8-cdd06114ce35.png","score":5106.878,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"e190ea49-4c7c-451e-b0ce-c41bcc4a22b4","title":"Safeguarding Practitioner","employer":"Hertfordshire County Council","department":"","location":"Stevenage","locationType":3,"description":"<br><h4>Safeguarding Practitioner Apply Now </h4><dl>\n<dt>Job Number</dt>\n<dd> HCC28091 </dd>\n<dt>Location</dt>\n<dd> Stevenage </dd>\n<dt>Directorate</dt>\n<dd> Adult Care Services </dd>\n<dt>Salary Range</dt>\n<dd> £37,035 progressing to £40,476 </dd>\n<dt>Contract Type</dt>\n<dd> Permanent </dd>\n<dt>Full Time/Part Time</dt>\n<dd> Full Time </dd>\n<dt>Closing date</dt>\n<dd> 22-Jun-2025 </dd>\n</dl><p><strong>Job Title:</strong> Safeguarding Practitioner<br><strong>Starting Salary:</strong> £37,035 progressing to £40,476 per annum  – pay award pending + £1k welcome payment, relocation & car lease schemes (terms apply) <br><strong>Hours:</strong> 37 hours per week<br><strong>Location:</strong> Stevenage<br><strong>Contract Type:</strong> Permanent<br><strong>Directorate:</strong> Adult Care Services</p><h4>About the team</h4><p>Join our diverse and inclusive Adult Safeguarding team, to deliver our vision to the people of Hertfordshire, so that they feel well informed about what support available to them and how they can lead safe, happy, and healthier lives in a way they choose. </p><p>This is an opportunity for change, and development of knowledge and skills in Safeguarding.<br><br>Our dynamic team are looking for Safeguarding Practitioners to join us to contribute effectively and professionally to the work of the specialist Adult Safeguarding team, to fulfil Hertfordshire County Council’s Adult Safeguarding responsibilities in line with Section 42 of the Care Act and working within Hertfordshire safeguarding frameworks. The values and principles of Making Safeguarding Personal are intrinsic to the operations of the team.</p><h4>About the role</h4><p>You’ll be informed by the principles of personalisation, ensuring our safeguarding responses and actions are person-centred and, as far as possible, put people in control of their lives. Your practice will be responsive, inclusive and community-based, working to ensure the service we provide is effective, efficient and delivers positive and personal outcomes for the citizens of Hertfordshire.</p><p>Responding to safeguarding concerns raised, you’ll make sure there’s an effective plan to keep people safe (in a way that’s reasonable and acceptable to the person). You’ll gather relevant information to support decision making and seek and record the views of adult at risk. Where needed, you’ll undertake capacity assessments / best interest decisions and you’ll work to mitigate risk to the person. You’ll contribute to strategy discussions or meetings and may be required to lead investigations and contribute to case conferences</p><p>Partnership working is key to the role.</p><p>It will be an opportunity for you to develop knowledge and partnership links in a lead area</p><h4>About you</h4><p>Essential:</p><ul>\n<li>Registered with Social Work England</li>\n<li>Social Work qualification</li>\n<li>Relevant knowledge of the Care Act</li>\n</ul><p>You can bring your authentic self in an environment where you will be supported to reach your fullest potential in a specialist role of Safeguarding Adults in Hertfordshire, developing self, working in partnership, and engaging in lead area work. </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>This job role is within the Health and Social Care Services, level HSC10 job profile. Please locate this via:</p><p>Job profiles - Health and social care</p><p>To hear more about this opportunity please contact kubashnee.moodley@hertfordshire.gov.uk for an informal discussion about the role.</p><p>Interview Date: week commencing 30 June 2025</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>Safeguarding</strong><br>This role has been identified as requiring a Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check.</p><p><strong>Driving required</strong><br>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.</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). Further information about the legal requirement can be found here.</p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£37,035 progressing to £40,476","publishDate":"2025-06-04T00:00:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-06-22T22:59:59.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/77946d08-4752-41d3-ad00-f85565ac3b9d.png","score":4992.0254,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"69684373-ef2a-4b2b-9283-c6cf2b983599","title":"Preparing for Adulthood Practitioner","employer":"Hertfordshire County Council","department":"","location":"Hertfordshire","locationType":3,"description":"<br><h4>Preparing for Adulthood Practitioner Apply Now </h4><dl>\n<dt>Job Number</dt>\n<dd> HCC28017 </dd>\n<dt>Location</dt>\n<dd> Hertfordshire </dd>\n<dt>Directorate</dt>\n<dd> Childrens Services </dd>\n<dt>Salary Range</dt>\n<dd> £30,559 progressing to £33,366 pa </dd>\n<dt>Contract Type</dt>\n<dd> Permanent </dd>\n<dt>Full Time/Part Time</dt>\n<dd> Full Time </dd>\n<dt>Closing date</dt>\n<dd> 15-Jun-2025 </dd>\n</dl><p><strong>Job Title:</strong> Preparing for Adulthood Practitioner<br><strong>Starting Salary:</strong> £30,559 progressing to £33,366 pa per annum  – pay award pending <br><strong>Hours:</strong> 37.0<br><strong>Location:</strong>  Based in Stevenage or Hemel Hempstead with travel countywide<br><strong>Contract Type:</strong> Permanent<br><strong>Directorate:</strong> Childrens Services</p><h4>About the team</h4><p>Do you want to work with young people with additional needs and their families as they move into adulthood? We want you to work in a dynamic creative service, delivering support to the citizens of Hertfordshire.</p><p>0-25 Together Service is a specialist service for disabled children, young people and their families. Our focus is to ensure we support people to make positive decisions in their lives, enabling their independence so that they can take part in their local community.</p><h4>About the role</h4><p>Joining us as a Preparing for Adulthood Practitioner, you’ll be working with young people and their families and carers from the age of 14 to 25. No day is the same. You will manage a caseload and work with a range of professionals involved in a young person’s life.  You will be expected to conduct assessments of their needs in line with relevant legislation and review packages of care, work collaboratively with other professionals include, school, colleges, health professionals and SEND. Therefore, you’ll need to be able to work under pressure and be extremely well organised, taking a pro-active approach to your workload.</p><h4>About you</h4><p>No previous experience is necessary, but you will need knowledge of social care, good communication skills and have a driving licence and access to a vehicle for work purposes. You will also need to be able to work alone and under pressure.</p><p>This is a great opportunity to make a difference to a young person’s life. It is busy and varied role, but an opportunity to help our young people move into adulthood. In return we can offer you excellent benefits and development opportunities</p><p>This job role is within the Health and Social Care Services, level HSC8 job profile. Please locate this via:</p><p><strong>Job profiles - Health and social care</strong></p><p>To hear more about this opportunity please contact Sandra Mann on 01438844660 for an informal discussion about the role.</p><p><strong>Interview Date: 23rd June</strong></p><p><strong>Benefits of working for us <br><br></strong></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><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></strong></p><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>Driving required</strong><br>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.</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). Further information about the legal requirement can be found here.</p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£30,559 progressing to £33,366 pa","publishDate":"2025-06-03T00:00:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-06-15T22:59:59.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/900a5bb5-cbef-45bf-bd58-4dd00346b2db.png","score":4374.2476,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"6c9848f3-1369-44e2-b4bd-d274b2ddbfcd","title":"Senior Practitioner - Brokerage","employer":"Hertfordshire County Council","department":"","location":"Stevenage","locationType":3,"description":"<br><h4>Senior Practitioner - Brokerage Apply Now </h4><dl>\n<dt>Job Number</dt>\n<dd> HCC28025 </dd>\n<dt>Location</dt>\n<dd> Stevenage </dd>\n<dt>Directorate</dt>\n<dd> Childrens Services </dd>\n<dt>Salary Range</dt>\n<dd> £41,511 progressing to £45,718 pa plus MEP </dd>\n<dt>Contract Type</dt>\n<dd> Permanent </dd>\n<dt>Full Time/Part Time</dt>\n<dd> Full Time </dd>\n<dt>Closing date</dt>\n<dd> 08-Jun-2025 </dd>\n</dl><p><strong>Job Title:</strong> Senior Practitioner - Brokerage<br><strong>Starting Salary: </strong>£41,511 plus £6,243 Market Enhancement Pay, progressing to £45,718 plus £6,084 Market Enhancement Pay - per annum - pay award pending<br><strong>Hours:</strong> 37.0<br><strong>Location:</strong> Stevenage<br><strong>Contract Type:</strong> Permanent<br><strong>Directorate:</strong> Childrens Services</p><p><strong>Join Our Team and Make a Difference in Children's Lives</strong></p><p>Hertfordshire County Council is looking for a Senior Practitioner to join our team, ensuring that looked-after children and children in need are matched with the right placement resources to support their wellbeing and development.</p><h4>About the team</h4><p>The Brokerage Accommodation Team plays a vital role in securing safe, appropriate, and high-quality placements for children, while ensuring the efficient use of resources. Working collaboratively with internal and external partners, the team maintains strategic oversight of placements, develops procurement systems, and monitors placement quality to achieve the best outcomes.</p><h4>About the role</h4><p>As a Senior Practitioner, you will provide leadership and management to a team ensuring the smooth operation of placement services. Your responsibilities will include:</p><ul>\n<li>Leading staff recruitment, development, and performance monitoring to support service objectives.</li>\n<li>Overseeing placement systems, ensuring quality and efficiency.</li>\n<li>Taking departmental leadership on key functions such as strategic placement planning, procurement of external placements, and monitoring provider performance.</li>\n<li>Supporting placement planning by identifying appropriate placements for children with complex needs.</li>\n<li>Negotiating placements that align with the child’s needs and financial efficiency.</li>\n<li>Chairing panels and decision-making meetings.</li>\n<li>Maintaining electronic records and contributing to service development.</li>\n</ul><h4>About you</h4><p><strong>The following are essential to this role:</strong></p><p><strong>Qualifications:</strong></p><ul><li>Qualified Social Worker with current Social Work England registration.</li></ul><p><strong>Leadership & Management:</strong></p><ul>\n<li>Strong leadership and management skills, with the ability to inspire and guide a team.</li>\n<li>Proven ability to lead and motivate staff while driving effective service change and development.</li>\n</ul><p><strong>Analytical & Problem-Solving Skills:</strong></p><ul>\n<li>Ability to interpret and utilize a range of data and information to inform decision-making.</li>\n<li>Excellent problem-solving skills, with a strategic and solution-focused approach.</li>\n</ul><p><strong>Communication & Negotiation:</strong></p><ul>\n<li>Outstanding oral and written communication skills, including experience in chairing meetings and producing high-quality reports.</li>\n<li>Strong negotiation skills, ensuring effective collaboration and resolution of complex issues.</li>\n</ul><p><strong>Experience & Expertise:</strong></p><ul>\n<li>Demonstrated experience in staff management, including performance oversight and development.</li>\n<li>Proven ability to manage and monitor large budgets, with oversight of financial and IT systems.</li>\n<li>Extensive experience working directly with a wide range of stakeholders.</li>\n<li>Experience working in a multi-professional setting, fostering collaboration across disciplines.</li>\n<li>Knowledge or experience of contract regulations, ensuring compliance and efficiency.</li>\n<li>Ability to produce management reports by effectively analysing and synthesizing data from various sources.</li>\n</ul><p><em>It is not essential to drive, however having a driving licence and access to a vehicle is preferable due to the nature of the role and occasional requirement to travel to different locations across Hertfordshire.</em></p><p>At Hertfordshire County Council, we value our team and strive to create an inclusive and supportive environment. Alongside continuous learning opportunities, we offer a range of benefits, including flexible working arrangements, career progression, and the chance to make a meaningful impact on children's lives.</p><p>If you’re passionate about securing the best outcomes for looked-after children and want to be part of a dynamic team, <strong>we’d love to hear from you!</strong></p><p>This job role is within the Health and Social Care Services, level HSC11 job profile. Please locate this via:</p><p>J<strong>ob profiles - Health and social care</strong></p><p>To hear more about this opportunity please contact Vicky.Chalkley@hertfordshire.gov.uk or an informal discussion about the role.</p><p><strong>Interview Date: 17th and 19th June</strong></p><p><strong>Benefits of working for us</strong></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><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></strong></p><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>Driving required</strong><br>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.</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). Further information about the legal requirement can be found here.</p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£41,511 progressing to £45,718 pa plus MEP","publishDate":"2025-05-27T00:00:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-06-08T22:59:59.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/ec718106-51fd-4dcb-a849-2c857af860fd.png","score":4313.8813,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"b8f7ad7b-0282-4ab8-89a1-1a486095728f","title":"Advanced Practitioner","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> </p> <p><strong>Salary: </strong>PO5 £50,574 to PO6 £55,620</p> <p><strong>Retention Bonus/ Market Supplement: </strong>£2,000</p> <p><strong>Contract Type:</strong> Full-time - Permanent</p> <p><strong>Working hours per week: </strong>36</p> <p><strong>Application Deadline:</strong> 16/06/2025</p> <p><strong>Proposed Interview Date(s): </strong>to be confirmed<br> </p> <p><strong>Reference:</strong> 1740</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. 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><i><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></i></p> <p> </p> <p><strong>About the role:</strong> </p> <p>Reporting to the Permanence & Post Order deputy/team manager, to hold a small, yet complex caseload of assessment and/or support cases in the SGO, Connected Persons and Post Order Support team. To ensure that the necessary assessments (Viability/Regulation 24 & 25/Connected Person/SGO) are completed to a high standard within court timelines, predicated on sound judgement and decision making, safeguard children and young people and achieve the best possible outcomes.</p> <p>To lead and ensure the effective operation of the Practice Support Group (social work unit). To supervise cases as part of regular group supervision and provide practice-related support to colleagues in the PSG.</p> <p>To exemplify expert and best practice and apply professional and expert rigour to assessment and/or support cases. To provide professional advice and case-related guidance to social workers in the team, sharing knowledge, skills, and behaviours to develop the practice of others. To support the Permanence & Post Order deputy/team manager, contributing to the development of innovative and effective fostering services which meet the needs of children and young people. To be responsible for a range of activities to support the team and service in maintaining high standards and compliance with the relevant legislation, care planning regulations and National Minimum Standards.</p> <p>The Advanced Practitioner will maintain accurate case related records; deputising for the deputy/team manager as and when required.</p> <p> </p> <p><a href=\"https://fs-filestore-eu.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/Waltham_Forest/govRoleProfiles/Role_Profile_Advance_Practitioner_PO5_1740.pdf\"><strong>>> Click here to download the Role Profile <<</strong> </a></p> <p> </p> <p><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong> </p> <p><strong>Knowledge, Skills and Experience</strong></p> <ul> <li>Significant post-qualifying social work experience in a children & families setting</li> <li>Experience of undertaking highly complex casework within a statutory children’s setting, preferably a fostering service and preferable experience working in  Adoption.</li> <li>Experience of service delivery which is culturally sensitive and responsive to the needs of a multi-cultural community</li> <li>Experience of supervising staff and quality assuring reports</li> <li>Significant knowledge of the relevant legislation, regulation and guidance (Special Guardianship regulations, Adoption, Fostering Minimum Standards, Safeguarding and Fostering Legislation and Care Planning Regulations etc)</li> <li>Experience of delivering training and support groups</li> <li>Experience of recruiting, assessing and supporting foster carers </li> <li>Experience of prioritisation, care planning and service delivery</li> <li>Demonstrable knowledge and experience in assessing complex risk</li> <li>Experience of having to interpret, understand and make judgements on the complex interactions between the risk and protective factors in any given situation when arriving at a decision about whether the child or young person is suffering or is likely to suffer significant harm</li> <li>Experience of deputising in the absence of deputy/team Manager</li> <li>Substantial experience of supervising staff and quality assuring reports</li> <li>Strong level of experience of delivering training and support groups and developing the professional practice of others </li> <li>Extensive, sophisticated, and up to date working knowledge of national and local policy, legislation and statutory guidance in relation to fostering and permanence  </li> <li>Expert knowledge, skills and experience in assessing complex risk and proven ability to respond effectively</li> <li>Substantial engagement in Continuing Professional Development (CPD)</li> <li>Ability to exercise a significant degree of critical and constructive thinking and demonstrate evaluative judgement</li> <li>Strong level of data and ICT literacy </li> <li>Excellent written, oral, communication and interpersonal skills</li> <li>Strong negotiation and influencing skills and the ability to build effective relationships with colleagues and a range of external partners</li> </ul> <p> </p> <p><strong>Qualifications and Requirements:</strong> </p> <ul> <li>Educated to degree standard or equivalent</li> <li>Relevant professional qualification </li> <li>Social England registered</li> </ul> <p> </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 enhanced 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> </p> <p><strong>Contact Information:</strong> </p> <p>If you have any questions about this vacancy or the application process, please contact Nilza Saide, Permanence and Post Order Team manager at <a href=\"mailto:nilza.saide@walthamforest.gov.uk\">nilza.saide@walthamforest.gov.uk</a>  or 07919080416. </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>Click here for further information on the <a href=\"https://www.walthamforest.gov.uk/council-and-elections/your-data-and-privacy/our-privacy-notices/hr-recruitment-privacy-notice\">Human Resources recruitment privacy notice</a>. </p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"PO5 £50,574 to PO6 £55,620","publishDate":"2025-06-02T14:32:50.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-06-16T22:59:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/4fb5b3e0-d955-4db8-9c1c-dcda409a7eae.jpg","score":4263.169,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"04cb7c0f-583a-4f35-85c0-359fab240390","title":"Primary Teacher - Year 6","employer":"London Borough Of Waltham Forest","department":"","location":"George Mitchell School, Byron Road, Leyton, London","locationType":3,"description":"<p><strong>Primary Teacher</strong></p>\n<p>Thank you for your interest in working at George Mitchell School. I would like to take this opportunity to tell you about our unique school and to highlight the significance of this important appointment.</p>\n<p> </p>\n<p><strong>Why work at George Mitchell?</strong></p>\n<p>George Mitchell is within walking distance from Leyton underground and Leyton Midland station.</p>\n<p>We are an all through school which creates the unique opportunity to work across phases which is great for professional development.  We are a small school with 4 form entry at secondary and 2 form entry at primary. 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You will notice our school ethos and PRIDE values, which embodies the standard of the school we aspire to be.</p>\n<p>The school is looking to appoint a Primary Teacher for a Year 6 class. We look forward to the successful candidate working with colleagues in the department and the senior team to further strengthen the curriculum and its implementation.</p>\n<p><strong>Why work in Waltham Forest? </strong></p>\n<p>Waltham forest is a diverse East London borough with excellent commuting links, served by the London Overground, Central, Victoria and Greater Anglia lines. School staff employed by the London Borough of Waltham Forest are eligible for a number of benefits, to include:</p>\n<p>-             Workplace Options - Employee Assistance providers</p>\n<p>-             Cycle to Work Scheme and Eye Tests</p>\n<p><strong>The successful candidate for this post would start in September 2025.</strong></p>\n<p>If you feel you can meet the needs of all our students without limitation, and are excited to join us, then I look forward to hearing from you further.</p>\n<p><strong>Please apply via our application form, as we cannot accept CVS.</strong></p>\n<p>Visits are available any time prior to the closing date.</p>\n<p><strong>Applications Close: 9am on Monday 16<sup>th</sup> June 2025</strong></p>\n<p><strong>Interviews: w/c 16<sup>th</sup> June 2025</strong></p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£36,413- £53,994 - MPS/UPS (Outer London)","publishDate":"2025-06-03T13:57:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-06-16T08:00:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/225cd434-d300-4190-aafa-ff8062b735d2.jpg","score":4244.09,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"ee405e06-b23e-4c4c-b11b-460c1048f3d8","title":"Parenting Practitioner","employer":"Southwark Council","department":"","location":"Tooley Street, Southwark, London , Southwark, Peckham, Orient Street Short Breaks, London, SE11 4SR, London Bridge, Castlemead Estate, Camden, Peckham and Southwark, London","locationType":3,"description":"<p><strong>Do you see yourself supporting parents and families across Southwark?</strong></p><p>If yes, we have the perfect role for you!</p><p>Our Community Family Help and Support Service is looking for passionate and dedicated Parenting Practitioner to join our amazing Parenting team and help make a difference today!</p><p><strong>About the Role:</strong></p><p>As a parenting practitioner you will be responsible for developing and delivering evidence-based parenting programmes, supporting Parents to develop new strategies and accessing a community of help and support when they need it most. You will also be a key role in the development of strategies and operational developments which underpin our parenting offer.</p><p><strong>About You:</strong></p><p>We are looking for motivated, solution-focused and passionate individuals who are able to work as part of an established team. Experienced in supporting marginalized and often reportedly 'hard- to-reach' communities as well as offering support and guidance to our Parent Facilitators. You should be able to engage with a wide range of individuals and have a creativity to contribute to developing services.</p><p><strong>About the Team:</strong></p><p>Our team is committed to supporting parents across the borough and ensure our programmes are accessible to all. We are dedicated to ensuring best practice and quality is maintained throughout our support offer. The team is based within a new service which aims to provide universal and targeted support to parents, carers and families through a community based, solution focussed approach.</p><p>For detailed qualifications and requirements, please review the job description and person specification located at the bottom of the advert.</p><p><strong>Contact Information:</strong></p><p>For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Beth Gilbey at </p><p><strong>Additional Information:</strong></p><p>Use this space for highlighting key parts of the role:</p><ul>\n<li>36 hours per week</li>\n<li>Experience in supporting a wide range of parents and carers including Fathers and Male Carers</li>\n<li>DBS required</li>\n<li>Location: Ann Bernadt Chidlrens Centre, SE15 6DT</li>\n</ul><p><strong>Benefits and more information:</strong></p><p><a href=\"https://jobs.southwark.gov.uk/why-us/\">https://jobs.southwark.gov.uk/why-us/</a></p><p><strong>Recruitment Timeline:</strong></p><ul>\n<li>Advert close date: 11:59pm on Sunday 22<sup>nd</sup> June 2025</li>\n<li>Shortlisting date/s: 26/27<sup>th</sup> June 2025</li>\n<li>Interview date/s: Tuesday 8<sup>th</sup> July 2025</li>\n</ul><p><strong>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. We strongly advise you to complete your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.</strong></p><p>We are an organisation who is passionate about our people and understands that richness of diversity is a requirement to provide the best possible services to our communities. This is demonstrated through our council-wide ambitious commitment to tackle racial inequality in our communities and workforce through our <a href=\"https://www.southwark.gov.uk/engagement-and-consultations/southwark-stands-together\">Southwark Stands Together initiative</a>. We particularly welcome applications from members of the black, Asian and ethnic minority communities to increase representation at senior management level in the Council.</p><p><strong>Guaranteed Interview Scheme:</strong></p><p>As part of our commitment to inclusion, we offer guaranteed interviews for specific groups of people. To qualify, you'll need to meet the minimum requirements for the role, and identify with one of the below criteria:</p><ul>\n<li>Members of the Armed Forces and veterans</li>\n<li>Are currently in care, or have previously been in care</li>\n<li>If you consider yourself to be disabled or if you have a long-term health condition</li>\n</ul><p><strong>About Southwark:</strong></p><p>We are the largest local authority social landlord in London, managing 55,000 homes lived in by 40% of Southwark's residents. We are home to over 18,300 businesses including iconic London venues and social enterprises, and we have a young, diverse and growing population.</p><p>At Southwark we are committed to making our borough just and fair and are taking positive action to tackle inequalities. Our residents and communities are our greatest asset and the passion we have for Southwark is shared by millions of Londoners who enjoy our outstanding cultural offer, use our hospitals and attend our universities. Our refreshed borough plan and focus on Southwark Stands Together, (which is our work with Southwark's communities and the council's staff to tackle racism, injustice and inequality) underpins all that we do.</p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£44430 - £51663 per annum","publishDate":"2025-05-29T08:16:37.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-07-28T08:16:37.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/782dfa74-721f-471a-ab15-619a4f04d82f.jpg","score":4236.2437,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"bf46b9dd-c319-4da2-b72d-f1ee1d77c1f5","title":"Primary Teacher - Year 1","employer":"London Borough Of Waltham Forest","department":"","location":"George Mitchell School, Byron Road, Leyton, London","locationType":3,"description":"<p><strong>Primary Teacher</strong></p>\n<p>Thank you for your interest in working at George Mitchell School. 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School staff employed by the London Borough of Waltham Forest are eligible for a number of benefits, to include:</p>\n<p>-             Workplace Options - Employee Assistance providers</p>\n<p>-             Cycle to Work Scheme and Eye Tests</p>\n<p><strong>The successful candidate for this post would start in September 2025.</strong></p>\n<p>If you feel you can meet the needs of all our students without limitation, and are excited to join us, then I look forward to hearing from you further.</p>\n<p><strong>Please apply via our application form, as we cannot accept CVS.</strong></p>\n<p>Visits are available any time prior to the closing date.</p>\n<p><strong>Applications Close: 9am on Monday 16<sup>th</sup> June 2025</strong></p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£36,413- £53,994 - MPS/UPS (Outer London)","publishDate":"2025-06-03T13:27:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-06-16T08:00:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/cfdf4cd4-b072-41e2-8c5d-61d0ffe15b1a.jpg","score":4094.0923,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"17b175d6-0ce7-4a1c-91c0-914e5cb78a63","title":"Approved Mental Health Practitioner","employer":"London Borough of Sutton","department":"","location":"Sutton","locationType":3,"description":"<p><strong>About the Borough</strong></p><p>In Sutton, there is much for us to be proud of both as a council and as a borough. This includes high levels of resident satisfaction, the quality of our services, our success in addressing our financial challenges to date, the way that we involve and engage with residents on key issues facing the borough, and the enthusiastic and motivated staff that we employ. </p><p>Looking ahead, there are plans for the delivery of new homes and new schools and the London Cancer Hub is being developed, while the Council is also seen as a driving force within the South London Partnership of five outer south west London boroughs focused on strategic growth, regeneration and investment.</p><p>All of this demonstrates a good track record and an authority that is ambitious and set to deliver more improvements for the borough. We've set out our vision for the future of Sutton in our corporate plan - Ambitious for Sutton. This strategic plan will shape the outcomes we achieve, the services we provide, and the impact we have on residents, to make Sutton a great place to live, work and raise a family.</p><p>Situated in Zone 5, Sutton is less than 30 minutes by train from central London, and south and south west London are easily accessible by public transport. There are 10 train stations which serve key neighbourhoods within the borough providing direct connections to London Victoria, London Bridge, London Blackfriars and St Pancras International. Sutton also has direct rail connections with Epsom, Dorking, Guildford and Horsham, as well as Wimbledon for an interchange with the London Underground and West Croydon for the London Overground. There’s also an extensive road network which provides close and easy access to the M25 and M23.</p><p><strong>About the Service and Team</strong></p><p>Adult Social Care is undergoing a significant transformation to address the rising demand for our services. We're implementing wide-ranging changes to improve care for adults and create positive working environments for our staff. We have new leaders and experienced managers who bring innovative ideas to the service and are driving meaningful changes throughout your service delivery. Our goal is to deliver exceptional care that enhances outcomes for our community whilst providing an inclusive, diverse and stable environment for staff to grow their career.</p><p>Mental Health Team</p><p>Within our boroughwide specialist service, there are three social work teams - The Transition Team, The Learning Disability Team, and the Mental Health Team.</p><p>The Mental Health Team coordinates social care for individuals with complex mental health needs. Alongside delivering the AMHP service, the Mental Health Team also works closely with inpatient services promoting timely discharges for those in psychiatric admissions, coordinates community based support for individuals with social care needs related to their mental health, including S117 aftercare as well as meeting other statutory duties under the Care Act and providing Social Supervision to Conditionally Discharged clients.</p><p>The AMHP roles are based within our full time dedicated AMHP service working out of Wallington alongside our health colleagues completing Mental Health Act assessments on a daily basis.  However, there may be times when additional responsibilities under the Care Act may be required as part of the wider mental health service.  </p><p><strong>About the Role and Our Ideal Candidate</strong></p><p>As part of the transformation within the London Borough of Sutton’s Adult Social Care service, we are recruiting Approved Mental Health Practitioner (AMHP) within the Mental Health Team. Reporting to the Team Manager, you'll play a pivotal role in delivering top-quality, responsive care to individuals with mental health needs who require assessment under the Mental Health Act. The objective is to ensure that those in greatest need receive the support they require while safeguarding their rights and ensuring their safety. Your responsibilities will include: </p><ul>\n<li>Conducting assessments under the Mental Health Act to accurately identify and address individuals' needs.</li>\n<li>Collaborating with individuals, their families, and other professionals to create personalised care plans that foster recovery and well-being.</li>\n</ul><p>As an AMHP, you advocate for the rights and preferences of the individuals under our care, ensuring their voices are heard and respected throughout the assessment and treatment process. You'll work hand in hand with service users, their families, and multidisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive care plans that address mental health needs and promote recovery and well-being. Given the nature of the role, resilience and the ability to manage stress and emotional demands are essential, as you'll be working with individuals experiencing mental health crises. </p><p>If you can demonstrate empathy and maintain professionalism at all times, this role offers an opportunity to make a positive and meaningful impact on the lives of those we serve.</p><p>This role presents an excellent opportunity for experienced and qualified Approved Mental Health Practitioner who are confident in their ability to work with individuals autonomously. </p><p>Within your application you should demonstrate your skills, expertise and knowledge as well as: </p><ul>\n<li>Demonstrating detailed knowledge of key legislation including the Mental Health Act, the Care Act 2014, the Mental Capacity Act, and the Human Rights Act.</li>\n<li>Having a comprehensive understanding of the theoretical and legislative framework that underpins the Mental Health Code of Practice.</li>\n<li>Direct experience of working with people experiencing mental health needs, including under the Care Act</li>\n<li>Continued Professional Development within Mental Health Social Work </li>\n<li>In possession of a valid warrant to practise as an AMHP and ensure the ongoing maintenance of this qualification</li>\n<li>Professional Registration with Social Work England </li>\n<li>A full driving licence and use of a vehicle</li>\n</ul><p>If you are passionate about making a positive impact and possess the skills needed, we encourage you to apply. This role offers a rewarding opportunity to contribute to the well-being of our service users while furthering your professional development in a supportive environment.</p><p>For more information about the role and/or an informal conversation, view the Role Profile or contact Karen Norton-Lamb, Team Manager at Karen.norton-lamb@sutton.gov.uk.</p><p><strong>Our Offer to You</strong></p><p>As 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.</p><p>In addition, we offer a modern and flexible working environment for our staff, supported by our IT infrastructure, including Google Chromebooks and Google Apps. Our Flexible Working - Smarter Working Scheme embraces new ways of working. It provides improved work life balance for our staff as it allows staff to work from a variety of locations and staff are not required to work within the office 5 days a week.</p><p>Employees have access to a wide range of benefits, some of which include:</p><ul>\n<li>Generous annual leave entitlement plus bank holidays (pro-rata if part-time working hours apply)</li>\n<li>General Council Flexi-time (Please note, this applies to roles at grades 1-9 only)</li>\n<li>Public Health Service Localised Flexi-time Scheme - accrual of up to 5 days per year </li>\n<li>Three volunteering days per year in Sutton</li>\n<li>Comprehensive learning and development programme</li>\n<li>Local and national discounts for shopping, eating out and leisure activities</li>\n<li>Interest free season ticket loans</li>\n<li>Local Government Pension Scheme</li>\n<li>Car parking scheme</li>\n<li>Bicycle loan facilities and cycle to work scheme</li>\n<li>Zip car scheme</li>\n<li>Free eye tests and contribution towards glasses</li>\n<li>Confidential wellbeing and counselling support</li>\n<li>Subsidised gym membership</li>\n</ul><p><strong>Application Process</strong></p><p>Please 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.</p><p>To support our diversity agenda and reduce the risk of bias in our recruitment activities, our short listing process completely anonymises personal information that can identify job applicants e.g. name, title etc. Our hiring managers review and short list applications based on the information provided as part of your application as to how well you meet the requirements and criteria for the role, as outlined in the job profile.</p><p>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.</p><p><strong>Additional Information</strong></p><p>We pride ourselves on being a diverse, inclusive and welcoming Borough and we aim to create a workforce which reflects the community we serve - the key highlights from our recent Equalities Workforce Report can be seen <a href=\"https://drive.google.com/file/d/1KGMTYxsYV0WkCbJAHTDyEDSVwv5YDX9A/view?usp=sharing\">here.</a> We are respectful of difference and realise the positive value of diversity in our workforce. We welcome and encourage job applications from people of all backgrounds and particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic candidates and disabled candidates, as these groups are currently under-represented in our workforce. As part of our Disability Confident Committed status, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum/essential criteria for the role.</p><p>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.</p><p>The UK has introduced a new 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\">GOV.UK website</a> for right to work guidance.</p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£40,755 - £48,531 (£50,574 unconsolidated maximum)","publishDate":"2025-06-04T10:00:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-07-31T22:55:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/bd640e26-722f-4162-87a8-d302d5f44370.png","score":4091.513,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"25a13697-f193-45b6-a2c8-b2c90287369f","title":"Senior Practitioner - Children with Disabilities","employer":"Luton Borough Council","department":"","location":"Luton","locationType":3,"description":"<div>\n<p></p>\n<dl>\n<dt>Job number</dt>\n<dd>LBC03552</dd>\n<dt>City</dt>\n<dd>Luton</dd>\n<dt>Contract Type</dt>\n<dd>Permanent</dd>\n<dt>Posting End Date</dt>\n<dd>8 June 2025</dd>\n<dt>Job Area</dt>\n<dd>Children's Social Care</dd>\n</dl>\n<p></p>\n<h2>About the job</h2>\n<p></p>\n<p><strong>Salary: £41,511 - £44,711 a year plus £5,500 market supplement and £963 essential car user allowance (subject to criteria) <br>Hours per week: 37<br>Contract type: Permanent</strong></p>\n<p>The Children with Disabilities (CWD) service offers a comprehensive service to children with significant learning disabilities, physical disabilities and life limiting health conditions. We put children, young people and their families at the heart of everything we do.</p>\n<p>Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of children, young people, and families? Do you thrive in complex, dynamic environments and bring experience, dedication, and compassion to your work? If so, we’d love to hear from you.</p>\n<p>In this pivotal role, you will work closely with children, young people, families, and multidisciplinary teams to provide vital support and protection for those with complex needs and risks. Your responsibilities will include:</p>\n<ul>\n<li>Conducting assessments, statutory visits, and parenting evaluations.</li>\n<li>Planning and implementing tailored, multi-agency interventions.</li>\n<li>Mentoring and coaching less experienced team members.</li>\n<li>Collaborating with internal and external partners for joint casework.</li>\n<li>Driving the development of best practices and procedures aligned with Social Work Professional Standards.</li>\n<li>Supporting management in achieving key performance targets.</li>\n</ul>\n<p><strong>Please note this role does not attract sponsorship.</strong></p>\n<p></p>\n<h2>About you</h2>\n<p></p>\n<p>To excel in this role, you will bring extensive post-qualification experience in social work, coupled with the ability to make sound professional judgments and effectively manage complex cases with minimal supervision.</p>\n<p>Your expertise in analysing situations, assessing intervention needs, and anticipating critical issues will be key to delivering impactful support.</p>\n<p>You should have a comprehensive understanding of legislation and statutory responsibilities within Children and Family Services, as well as a clear grasp of child development, family dynamics, and the unique challenges faced by vulnerable or disabled children.</p>\n<p>Additionally, your awareness of the effects of social deprivation and your ability to respond with empathy and professionalism will enable you to address the needs of those you support effectively.</p>\n<p></p>\n<h2>About us</h2>\n<p></p>\n<p>Our ambitious <strong>Luton 2040 Vision </strong>– that no-one in Luton will have to live in poverty – is at the heart of everything we do. We recognise that our people are remarkable, talented, committed and passionate about serving our residents.</p>\n<p>The people of Luton depend heavily on this council – and that means our workforce! Are you ready to realise the remarkable and help us deliver our vision?</p>\n<p></p>\n<h2>Application process</h2>\n<p></p>\n<p><strong>Because of the nature of this job, it will be necessary for the appropriate level of criminal record disclosure to be undertaken. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore applicants are required to declare all unspent cautions and convictions; and also any adult cautions (simple or conditional), and spent convictions that are not protected as defined by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2020). A person’s criminal record will not in itself prevent a person from being appointed to this post. Applicants will not be refused posts because of offences which are not relevant to, and do not place them at or make them a risk in, the role for which they are applying. However in the event of the employment being taken up, any failure to disclose such offence, as detailed above, will result in dismissal or disciplinary action by the Authority.</strong></p>\n<p></p>\n<h2>Additional information</h2>\n<p></p>\n<p>We offer a range of excellent staff benefits which include:<br><br></p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<strong>From 25 to 32 days’ annual leave:</strong><span> </span>linked to length of service and grade</li>\n<li>\n<strong>Buying annual leave scheme:<span> </span></strong>buy up to 20 days additional annual leave</li>\n<li>\n<strong>Career Pathways:</strong><span> </span>step up in your career or move into a specialist area</li>\n<li>\n<strong>Pension scheme:<span> </span></strong>with generous employer contributions of up to<span> </span>20.2 per cent (at July 2023) and 3x salary death in service grant</li>\n<li>\n<strong>Generous relocation package:<span> </span></strong>up to £8,000 (subject to eligibility)</li>\n<li>\n<strong>Employee Assistance Programme:</strong><span> </span>a free, 24/7 confidential counselling and wellbeing support service available to all employees, their partner or spouse and dependent children over 16 still living at home</li>\n<li>\n<strong>Work/life balance:</strong><span> </span>flexible working options including working from home where possible. W<span>e welcome requests for flexible working arrangements including part-time hours and alternative working patterns</span>\n</li>\n<li>\n<strong>Training and support:<span> </span></strong>unlimited access to development courses, mentoring and support and clear career pathways</li>\n<li>\n<strong>Staff offers:</strong><span> </span>includes discounts on your MOT, gym and fitness, restaurants and salons</li>\n<li>\n<strong>Arriva Travel Club:</strong><span> </span>great value savings on local bus travel</li>\n<li>\n<strong>Friday Funday Socials -</strong><span> </span>One Friday every 2 months where we encourage our staff to get together to socialise after work</li>\n</ul>\n<p></p>\n<h2>Available documents</h2>\n<div>Attached documents are available under links. 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You will be working at the forefront of best practice to deliver first class support to vulnerable children and families which will expose you to managing complex and diverse caseloads.</p><p>By changing our approach to families, they are changing their approach to us and we are managing to keep far more children at home safely with their families.<br><br> With dedicated Diversity & Inclusion strategy and focus groups, we promote diversity and inclusion across the delivery of services and within our workforce.</p><p>We will offer a stimulating working environment, regular supervision meetings and training opportunities to help you to reach your full potential with the assistance and guidance of our specialist L&D teams.<br><br> The pandemic has brought about changes in the way we work and having learnt from this and from feedback from our staff and communities, we are embedding important principles around ‘Our Way Forward’. The overarching vision for Children’s Services is that we work in a ‘flexible and balanced’ way with a focus on ‘continuous improvement’; this is underpinned by a ‘mix and blend’ approach by adopting hybrid ways of working, balancing the need for collaborative workspaces with the right technology for staff to work from home and touchdown areas where this is right for you and for our families.</p><h4>About the role</h4><p>Each Team is made up of; a Team Manager, Consultant Social Worker(s), Senior Practitioners, Social Workers, Children's Practitioners and Family Practitioners.<br><br>We are looking for experienced Senior Practitioners to join one of the following teams:</p><ul>\n<li><strong>Family Safeguarding</strong></li>\n<li><strong>0-25 Disability Service (childrens)</strong></li>\n<li><strong>Assessment (Permanent and 1 year Secondment/FTC)</strong></li>\n</ul><p>As a Senior Practitioner, you will already have highly developed specialist knowledge of Social Work practice. Your advanced expertise and knowledge will help you to take the lead on complex cases within the department.</p><p>This is a varied and challenging role where you will have shared responsibility for leading less experience staff. You will have a key role in researching and sharing up to date social work practice alongside creating a clear vision for the future and ensuring the best outcomes for children and their families are realised.</p><h4>About you</h4><p>We are pleased to offer sponsorship of eligible roles that met the UKV&I requirements for candidates who currently reside in the UK at the time of application.</p><p>It is essential that all Senior Practitioners who apply have the following:</p><ul>\n<li>Qualified and Social Work England Registered</li>\n<li>At least 2 years post ASYE experience</li>\n<li>Strong written and verbal communication skills</li>\n<li>Knowledge of legislation, guidance, policy, and procedures</li>\n<li>Proficient in the use of Microsoft IT package</li>\n<li>Full UK Driving Licence</li>\n<li>Regular Access to a vehicle</li>\n</ul><p>In addition to the above, below outlines team specific essential criteria:</p><p><strong>Family Safeguarding:</strong></p><ul>\n<li>Significant senior level frontline experience in a safeguarding team.</li>\n<li>Recent experience of case work in Assessments, Child Protection, Children Looked After and Care Proceedings</li>\n<li>In-depth knowledge of relevant childcare legislation is necessary to undertake work in this role effectively.</li>\n</ul><p><strong>0-25 Disability Service:<br></strong></p><ul>\n<li>Ability to complete robust assessments & to assess risk.</li>\n<li>Ability to work in a relationship-based way.</li>\n<li>Knowledge/experience of working with Disabled Children and Young People</li>\n<li>Knowledge of legislation, guidance, policy, and procedure specific to Disabled Children and Young People</li>\n</ul><p><strong>Assessment:<br></strong></p><ul><li>Significant experience in assessing children’s needs and undertaking statutory Child Protection enquiries.</li></ul><p>This job role is within the Health and Social Care, level 11 job profile. Please locate this via:</p><p><strong>Job profiles - Health and social care </strong></p><p>To read more about our service and opportunities available visit our <strong>Childrens Social Work page</strong></p><p><strong>Recruitment timeline:</strong> We review all applications on a regular basis with interviews arranged on an ad hoc basis - please check your emails for updates.<br><br></p><p><strong>Benefits of working for us <br><br></strong></p><p><strong>Additional Benefits for Social Work roles include:</strong></p><ul>\n<li>Monthly Market Enhanced Payment</li>\n<li>One off £1k Welcome Payment* (terms & conditions apply)</li>\n<li>Lease Car Scheme</li>\n<li>Up to £6 relocation expenses</li>\n<li>Hybrid working model</li>\n<li>5 Days additional annual leave entitlement</li>\n<li>SWE Registration Fee paid</li>\n</ul><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><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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Part-time Payroll Officer vacancy at Spelthorne Borough Council, responsible for running and managing payroll using iTrent software, with flexible working options.

Early Year's Practitioner

Inspire Partnership - Croydon Hub

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NJC Outer London, Grade 5, Spine Point 13 -15 - £31,986.00 FTE - £32,931.00 FTE

Morland Road. Croydon (On-Site)

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Early Years Practitioner

London Borough Of Waltham Forest

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Scale 4 points 7-10 £29,346 - £30,630 FTE. Actual pro rata salary £24,717.00 - £25,799.00

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

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EARLY YEARS PRACTITIONER (EYP)

London Borough Of Waltham Forest

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Scale 4 pt 7-11 £20,379.17 - £21,579.17

Sybourn Primary School ,2 Perth Road, London, E10 7PB (On-Site)

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Early Years Inclusion Advisor

Hertfordshire County Council

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£37,035 progressing to £40,476 pa pro rata

Hertfordshire (On-Site)

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Sessional Teaching Assistant/Early Years Teacher

London Borough of Havering

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56646

Essex (On-Site)

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Sessional Teaching Assistant/Early Years Teacher

London Borough of Havering

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28.78

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Senior Practitioner

London Borough Of Waltham Forest

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£28,136-32,489 Dependent on experience, qualifications and hours

St Saviour’s, Verulam Avenue, Walthamstow E17 8ER (On-Site)

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Nursery Practitioner

London Borough Of Waltham Forest

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£26,226-30,852 depending on experience and qualifications

St Saviour’s, Verulam Avenue, Walthamstow E17 8ER (On-Site)

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Advanced Practitioner

Hertfordshire County Council

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£46,731 progressing to £51,802

Hertfordshire (On-Site)

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Safeguarding Practitioner

Hertfordshire County Council

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£37,035 progressing to £40,476

Stevenage (On-Site)

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Preparing for Adulthood Practitioner

Hertfordshire County Council

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£30,559 progressing to £33,366 pa

Hertfordshire (On-Site)

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Senior Practitioner - Brokerage

Hertfordshire County Council

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£41,511 progressing to £45,718 pa plus MEP

Stevenage (On-Site)

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Advanced Practitioner

London Borough Of Waltham Forest

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PO5 £50,574 to PO6 £55,620

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

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Primary Teacher - Year 6

London Borough Of Waltham Forest

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£36,413- £53,994 - MPS/UPS (Outer London)

George Mitchell School, Byron Road, Leyton, London (On-Site)

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Parenting Practitioner

Southwark Council

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£44430 - £51663 per annum

Tooley Street, Southwark, London , Southwark, Peckham, Orient Street Short Breaks, London, SE11 4SR, London Bridge, Castlemead Estate, Camden, Peckham and Southwark, London (On-Site)

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Primary Teacher - Year 1

London Borough Of Waltham Forest

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£36,413- £53,994 - MPS/UPS (Outer London)

George Mitchell School, Byron Road, Leyton, London (On-Site)

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Approved Mental Health Practitioner

London Borough of Sutton

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£40,755 - £48,531 (£50,574 unconsolidated maximum)

Sutton (On-Site)

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Senior Practitioner - Children with Disabilities

Luton Borough Council

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41511 - 44711 GBP / year

Luton (On-Site)

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Senior Practitioners (Children's)

Hertfordshire County Council

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£41,511 pa progressing to £45,718 pa

Hertfordshire (On-Site)

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