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North Somerset Council is committed to providing high-quality services to our community. We are committed to creating a fair, green, and more inclusive environment for all our residents. Join us and contribute to making a positive impact on our community.The RoleWe are seeking a dedicated and experienced Brokerage Advisor to join our Personalised Commissioning Team. &nbsp;The Team dedicated to ensuring people are receiving the support and care they need to maintain their independence and wellbeing, we are responsible for Sourcing Packages of Care and support from the market place for people who may be funding services themselves or eligible for Health or Social Care funding, the services include but are not limited to Care Homes, Domiciliary Care, Supported living, Extra Care, Reablement, Day Services. &nbsp;you will;<ul><li>Work with the person and their representatives to identify and source suitable provisions under a number of contracts to ensure they are appropriately supported,</li><li>Liaise with care providers, social workers, and legal professionals to advocate for the best interests of the individuals.</li><li>Negotiate placement and package costs with the providers</li><li>Maintain accurate and timely records.</li><li>Cultivate and sustain positive relationships with both internal and external stakeholders.</li></ul>Key Responsibilities:<ul><li>Managing own case load and meeting strict time frames</li><li>Ensuing all services are meeting their contractual obligations</li><li>Prioritise cases in emergency situations and ensure quality and contractual requirements are met.</li></ul>Work StyleAt North Somerset Council, we offer a hybrid working environment based on four distinct work styles. Depending on the role and personal circumstances, you will fall into one of these categories. However, please note that during the induction period, it may be necessary to spend more time in the office to support your learning and development. We are flexible and open to discussions about your preferred working style, and if you wish to be in the office more frequently, this can be negotiated.This role falls into the category of Fixed Worker which means you can expect to work in the following way:Fixed Worker – Remove heading<ul><li>4+ days in the office</li><li>Spends most or all of their time in the office, due to nature of the work but can be for reasons such as unsuitable home working conditions or a desire for separation of home and work life.</li><li>The office remains a shared space with cultural encouragement for clear desk policies.</li></ul>About YouWe are looking for an individual who is passionate about supporting people and &nbsp;who possesses the following skills and experience:Essential Criteria:<ul><li>Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to liaise effectively with various stakeholders.</li><li>Proven negotiation skills</li><li>Effective and clear record keeping skills</li><li>Excellent organisational and time management skills.</li><li>Demonstrate adaptability in ways of working and problem solving</li><li>Confidence to work with Providers and challenge when necessary</li></ul>Desirable Criteria:<ul><li>Practical experience of working with people with various care and support needs</li><li>A knowledge of care and support providers and what they can offer under their registrations</li></ul>What We OfferAt North Somerset Council, we value our employees and provide a supportive and inclusive work environment. We offer:<ul><li>Competitive salary and benefits</li><li>Flexible working arrangements</li><li>Local Government Pension</li><li>Opportunities for professional development</li><li>Inclusive Staff groups including Carers, Disabled, LGBTQ+, REACH (Race, Ethnicity, and Cultural Heritage), and Young Staff Forums</li><li>Opportunity to purchase up to an additional 10 days annual leave each year</li><li>Dedicated in house Wellbeing Team</li><li>Salary sacrifice Cycle to Work and Electric Vehicle schemes</li></ul>Further details of our excellent rewards package can be found in our Benefits booklet.How to ApplyIf you share our&nbsp;vision and valuesand are ready to make an impact to North Somerset, please select the apply online button below. If you are interested in this exciting opportunity, please submit your application by 11.59pm on the application closing date. When completing our online application form, please detail how you meet the essential criteria for the role.Contact InformationFor further information about the role, please contact Emma Halford-Snook, Personalised Commissioning Team Manager, at <a href="mailto:emma.halford-snook@n-somerset.gov.uk" target="_blank">emma.halford-snook@n-somerset.gov.uk</a> or 01934 427611Important InformationAs a Disability Confident Leader, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the job role.Interview Date: To be ConfirmedPlease note: We are currently only able to accept applications from candidates who have full permission to work in the UK and are unable to provide Sponsorship for this role.Equal OpportunitiesAt North Somerset Council we want all our employees to feel valued and appreciated.&nbsp; We aim to ensure equality of opportunity and prevent discrimination irrespective of your sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion or belief, race, age, disability, including neurodiversity, if you are married or in a civil partnership or are pregnant or currently on maternity leave.&nbsp; We strive to create a workplace that reflects the communities we serve and where everyone feels empowered to bring their full, authentic selves to work.&nbsp;We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment.We reserve the right to close this advertisement early or extend the closing date depending on the number of applications received.





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Brokerage Advisor

North Somerset Council is committed to providing high-quality services to our community. We are committed to creating a fair, green, and more inclusive environment for all our residents. Join us and contribute to making a positive impact on our community.The RoleWe are seeking a dedicated and experienced officer to join our Homeless Prevention Team as a Criminal Justice Homeless Prevention Officer. &nbsp;This is a jointly funded post specifically to prevent homelessness and reduce reoffending.The Homeless Prevention Team provides help and advice to North Somerset households who are either homeless or at risk of becoming homeless. Working in partnership with other organisations we ensure that vulnerable people and families are provided with appropriate advice, accommodation and supportIn this role, you will be responsible for carrying out assessments with people who are leaving prison as homeless or ex-offenders who are struggling to maintain accommodation in the community, in accordance with the Homelessness Reduction Act 2017. You will need to be able to problem solve and seek out innovative homeless prevention solutions according to each client’s unique circumstances.You will also be expected to work in partnership with key frontline partner services such as rough sleeper outreach, emergency accommodation providers, prison and hospital services and other community based statutory and voluntary agencies as part of a housing-led approach to multi-agency solutions to homelessness and related crisesKey Responsibilities:<ul><li>Hold and prioritise your own caseload of homeless households</li><li>Develop a Personal Housing Plan according to client’s own circumstances</li><li>Carry out homelessness investigations and make decisions within legislative frameworks</li><li>Work in partnership with the Probation service and carry out prison visits where appropriate</li><li>Provide regular data to measure the effectiveness of the role</li><li>Provide in depth advice regarding housing options</li><li>Represent the client at multi agency meetings including safeguarding</li><li>Recognise safeguarding concerns and make relevant referrals</li><li>Make referrals for emergency and temporary accommodation</li><li>Write legally sound homeless decision letters</li><li>Make referrals to other agencies to support clients and to prevent or relieve their homelessness</li></ul>Work StyleAt North Somerset Council, we offer a hybrid working environment based on four distinct work styles. Depending on the role and personal circumstances, you will fall into one of these categories. However, please note that during the induction period, it may be necessary to spend more time in the office to support your learning and development. We are flexible and open to discussions about your preferred working style, and if you wish to be in the office more frequently, this can be negotiated.This role falls into the category of Flexible Worker which means you can expect to work in the following way:&nbsp;<ul><li>Flexible Worker</li><ul><li>2-3 days in the office</li><li>Works both from home and the office, depending on the task at hand.</li><li>Training is provided to help balance work-life and manage time effectively, with an emphasis on communication for team touchpoints and planning in-office days for collaboration.</li></ul></ul>About YouYou must be a confident and resilient person, with excellent communications skills who is able to prioritise a busy and complex case load of homeless applicants. You should have a strong background of homelessness and other housing related work e.g. advice/welfare benefits and experience working in a multi-agency environment.&nbsp;You should also be able to use Microsoft Office packages and a bespoke inhouse system to enable you to keep clear and accurate client recordsWhat We OfferAt North Somerset Council, we value our employees and provide a supportive and inclusive work environment.We offer:<ul><li>Competitive salary and benefits</li><li>Flexible working arrangements</li><li>Local Government Pension</li><li>Opportunities for professional development</li><li>Inclusive Staff groups including Carers, Disabled, LGBTQ+, REACH (Race, Ethnicity, and Cultural Heritage), and Young Staff Forums</li><li>Opportunity to purchase up to an additional 10 days annual leave each year</li><li>Dedicated in house Wellbeing Team</li><li>Salary sacrifice Cycle to Work and Electric Vehicle schemes</li></ul>Further details of our excellent rewards package can be found in our Benefits booklet.How to ApplyIf you share our&nbsp;vision and valuesand are ready to make an impact to North Somerset, please select the apply online button below. If you are interested in this exciting opportunity, please submit your application by 11.59pm on the application closing date. When completing our online application form, please detail how you meet the essential criteria for the role.Contact InformationFor further information about the role, please contact Sarah Stillwell, Head of Housing, at <a href="mailto:sarah.stillwell@n-somerset.gov.uk" target="_blank">sarah.stillwell@n-somerset.gov.uk</a>.Important InformationAs a Disability Confident Leader, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the job role.Interview Date: TBAPlease note: We are currently only able to accept applications from candidates who have full permission to work in the UK.Equal OpportunitiesAt North Somerset Council we want all our employees to feel valued and appreciated.&nbsp; We aim to ensure equality of opportunity and prevent discrimination irrespective of your sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion or belief, race, age, disability, including neurodiversity, if you are married or in a civil partnership or are pregnant or currently on maternity leave.&nbsp; We strive to create a workplace that reflects the communities we serve and where everyone feels empowered to bring their full, authentic selves to work.&nbsp;We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment.





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Criminal Justice Homeless Prevention Officer

About UsNorth Somerset Council is committed to providing high-quality services to our community. We are committed to creating a fair, green, and more inclusive environment for all our residents. Join us and contribute to making a positive impact on our community.The RoleWe are seeking a dedicated and experienced Coordinator to join our Social Care Academy. The Academy is responsible for supporting and developing our newly qualified social workers, social work apprentices, and social care professionals with learning and development. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Coordinator seeking to step into a new role that’s all about coordination and innovation!In this role, you will;Key Responsibilities:<ul><li>Coordinate the key responsibilities of the Social Care Academy via the Academy calendar, ensuring that it is maintained to reflect the support, assessment, observation, and portfolio requirements of the development programmes &amp; ASYE programme for all Academy NQSWs and other academy learners.</li><li>Be the first point of contact for all Academy enquiries including prospective applicants, maintaining a front facing, can do, customer focus.</li><li>Ensure that Academy information and practice guidance is up to date and accurate and available as required internally, across the partnership and across the southwest region.</li><li>Schedule, arrange, and administer all reviews for all Academy learners, to ensure effective tracking of individual learners’ progress.</li><li>Monitor and support the Academy Manager with allocation and transfer of individual cases for children and families within and across the Academy and operational teams as required.</li></ul>This position is exempt under the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions) Order 1975 and is subject to a basic Disclosure and Barring Service check. Work StyleAt North Somerset Council, we offer a hybrid working environment based on four distinct work styles. Depending on the role and personal circumstances, you will fall into one of these categories. However, please note that during the induction period, it may be necessary to spend more time in the office to support your learning and development. We are flexible and open to discussions about your preferred working style, and if you wish to be in the office more frequently, this can be negotiated.This role falls into the category of Flexible Worker which means you can expect to work in the following way:<ul><li>2-3 days in the office (pro-rata)</li><li>Works both from home and the office, depending on the task at hand.</li><li>Expected to be in the office for team touchpoints and planning in-office days for collaboration.</li></ul>About YouWe are looking for an individual who is passionate about coordination, planning, and adult learning and development, and who possesses the following skills and experience:Essential Criteria:<ul><li>Previous experience supporting a customer facing area of work.</li><li>ICT literate with direct experience of use of EXCEL, WORD, &amp; other Microsoft Office packages.</li><li>Able to communicate effectively face to face, by telephone and in writing.</li><li>Able to maintain filing and other information systems.</li></ul>Desirable Criteria:Experience of working with social care, health, police, and/or educationWhat We OfferAt North Somerset Council, we value our employees and provide a supportive and inclusive work environment. We offer:<ul><li>Competitive salary and benefits</li><li>Flexible working arrangements</li><li>Local Government Pension</li><li>Opportunities for professional development</li><li>Inclusive Staff groups including Carers, Disabled, LGBTQ+, REACH (Race, Ethnicity, and Cultural Heritage), and Young Staff Forums</li><li>Opportunity to purchase up to an additional 10 days annual leave each year</li><li>Dedicated in house Wellbeing Team</li><li>Salary sacrifice Cycle to Work and Electric Vehicle schemes</li></ul>Further details of our excellent rewards package can be found in our Benefits booklet.How to ApplyIf you share our&nbsp;vision and valuesand are ready to make an impact to North Somerset, please select the apply online button below. If you are interested in this exciting opportunity, please submit your application by 11.59pm on the application closing date. When completing our online application form, please detail how you meet the essential criteria for the role.Contact InformationFor further information about the role, please contact Laura Clements, at <a href="mailto:laura.clements@n-somerset.gov.uk" target="_blank">laura.clements@n-somerset.gov.uk</a>.Important InformationAs a Disability Confident Leader, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the job role.Interview Date: Wednesday 16 July 2025.Please note: We are currently only able to accept applications from candidates who have full permission to work in the UK and are unable to provide Sponsorship for this role.Equal OpportunitiesAt North Somerset Council we want all our employees to feel valued and appreciated.&nbsp; We aim to ensure equality of opportunity and prevent discrimination irrespective of your sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion or belief, race, age, disability, including neurodiversity, if you are married or in a civil partnership or are pregnant or currently on maternity leave.&nbsp; We strive to create a workplace that reflects the communities we serve and where everyone feels empowered to bring their full, authentic selves to work.&nbsp;We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment.We reserve the right to close this advertisement early or extend the closing date depending on the number of applications received.





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