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Be a hero to a young person in care!Are you looking for a meaningful, long-term volunteering role where you can make a positive difference in a young person’s life?If yes, we have the perfect opportunity for you!We’re seeking compassionate, reliable adults to become Independent Visitors - volunteer mentors and trusted friends to children and young people in care.Please note that we are currently only considering applicants from the Kent areas or if based In London willing to support a young person in Kent or the Croydon areaWhat is an Independent Visitor?An Independent Visitor (IV) is a volunteer befriender and mentor who visits a young person in care once a month, usually on weekends, to enjoy fun, supportive activities together. As an IV, you’ll be a consistent, caring adult outside their professional network - someone who chooses to be there, just for them.This is a long-term role, and we ask volunteers to commit to at least two years to help build a strong, stable relationship.We’re especially keen to hear from volunteers based in or near London and Kent, where many of our young people live.Why it mattersYoung people in care often face instability and frequent change. Having a consistent adult who listens, encourages and simply spends time with them can be life changing.“My IV is the one person who’s always there for me. They make me feel like I matter.” Young Person in Care.Who can volunteer?You don’t need previous experience - just the right values and commitment. We’re looking for caring people who are:<ul><li>Friendly and approachable</li><li>Patient, empathetic and consistent</li><li>A good listener</li><li>Committed to visiting once a month for at least two years</li><li>Willing to complete training and safeguarding checks</li></ul>Please note that we are currently only considering applicants from the Kent areas or if based In London willing to support a young person in Kent or the Croydon area.We particularly welcome applications from male volunteers and individuals from Black, Asian and other underrepresented communities.What will you be doing?As an Independent Visitor, you’ll:<ul><li>Meet your young person once a month for activities like going to the cinema, bowling, exploring parks or just having a chat</li><li>Suggest age-appropriate outings based on their interests</li><li>Keep in touch between visits with a weekly call or message (if they’d like)</li><li>Occasionally join in on group events</li><li>Create meaningful, lasting memories</li></ul>Please note that all travel and activity expenses will be covered.Training &amp; ongoing supportBefore you start, we’ll provide:<ul><li>Full initial training</li><li>Ongoing support and one-to-one supervision</li><li>Access to additional training through Southwark’s volunteer resources</li></ul>Contact information<ul><li>For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Sav D’Souza via email at Sav.D'<a href="mailto:Souza@southwark.gov.uk" target="_blank">Souza@southwark.gov.uk</a></li></ul>Recruitment timeline<ul><li>Applications reviewed on an ongoing basis.</li><li>Interviews: To be confirmed.</li></ul>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.Ready to make a difference?If you’re looking for a rewarding, long-term volunteering opportunity where you can support a young person one to one and help them thrive, we’d love to receive an application from you today!





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Southwark Council

Independent Visitor - Volunteer Opportunity (Kent and Croydon)

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Salary: £86,889 Grade: Level 6 Zone 2 Location: 5 Pancras Square N1C 4AG Contract Type: Permanent Hours: Full Time (37 hours) Closing Date: Sunday 1^st February 2026; 23:59&nbsp; Interview Date: Wednesday 18^h February 2026 About Camden We are building an Adult Social Care system in Camden that’s based on relationships, love and what matters most to the people we support. Come and join us as either the Head of Adult Social Care Neighbourhoods and help us make sure that these values guide the work we do to support people who draw on care and support to live the lives that they want to live. What You’ll Be Doing The postholder will have responsibility for managing operational teams across Adult Social Care. The Neighbourhoods Head of Service will lead our five Neighbourhoods team as well as our MASH, our Front Door and our Hospital Discharge services.&nbsp; The postholder will also be instrumental in driving innovative partnerships working within Integrated Care Systems and will play key leadership roles in delivering our ambitions for integrated neighbourhood working across Camden. Reporting directly to our Director of Operations, and a senior member of the ASC leadership team, and will be expected to play system leadership roles across Adult Social Care, the Council and our local placed based work on integration. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act and will require an Enhanced DBS. All About You &nbsp; We are looking for exceptional leaders in Adult Social Care who have a proven track record of service improvement and culture change. You will have led a range of operational services and teams which are drawn upon by adults with complex needs, including assessment, support and safeguarding functions. You should hold a professional qualification in Social Work, Occupational Therapy or an equivalent heath/social care qualification. You will have had senior responsibility and accountability for delivering high quality services that are delivered within budget and can demonstrate evidence of leading transformation and innovation that has delivered good outcomes for residents. You will be a committed and passionate professional with strong leadership skills and the ability to work in partnership with residents, staff and stakeholders in coproducing services and delivering outcomes that matter to people in Camden.&nbsp; If you would like an informal discussion about these roles, please email Director of Operations <a href="mailto:Michelle.head@camden.gov.uk" target="_blank">Michelle.head@camden.gov.uk</a> To find out more about what it is like to work at Camden, meet some of our People by visiting '<a href="http://www.camdenjobs.co.uk/our-stories" target="_blank">www.camdenjobs.co.uk/our-stories</a>'. How To Apply To apply for this job please follow the "Apply" link. In the ‘Why you?’ section of the application you will be required to demonstrate how you meet the role criteria noted in the Job Profile under the “About You” section.&nbsp; To view the Job Profile, please&nbsp;CLICK HERE or copy and paste the below URL into your browser:&nbsp;<a href="http://camdocs.camden.gov.uk/HPRMWebDrawer/Record/11499964/file/document?inline" target="_blank">http://camdocs.camden.gov.uk/HPRMWebDrawer/Record/11499964/file/documen…</a> &nbsp; What We Offer At Camden, you’ll receive a host of benefits. From flexible working to 27 days annual leave (+ bank holidays!). We also know&nbsp;that a work life balance is extremely&nbsp;important so we also offer family leave, loan schemes and access to our incredible staff networks. We also have an incredible pensions scheme.&nbsp; Visit '<a href="http://www.camdenjobs.co.uk/staff-benefits" target="_blank">www.camdenjobs.co.uk/staff-benefits</a>' for more details. Inclusion and Belonging At Camden, we want every colleague to feel they belong and can thrive. We welcome applications from all parts of our community, and particularly encourage people from Black, Asian and Other Ethnic Heritage communities, LGBTQ+ people, disabled and neurodiverse people, survivors of domestic abuse, and those from lower socio-economic backgrounds or with care experience. We know that different voices and perspectives make us stronger, and we are committed to providing the support, adjustments and flexibility people need to succeed.&nbsp; Please visit&nbsp;<a href="http://www.camdenjobs.co.uk/inclusion-and-diversity" target="_blank">www.camdenjobs.co.uk/inclusion-and-diversity</a> for more information on our commitment. Asking for Adjustments &nbsp; At Camden, we are committed to making our recruitment process barrier-free and accessible for everyone. If you need us to do something differently during the application, interview or assessment process, just let us know and we will support you. This could include providing information in an alternative format, extra time in assessments, or adjustments for disabled, neurodiverse or long-term health conditions. &nbsp; Please contact us on 020 7974 6655, at&nbsp;<a href="mailto:resourcing@camden.gov.uk" target="_blank">resourcing@camden.gov.uk</a>&nbsp;or by post to 5 Pancras Square, London, N1C 4AG. We’ll work with you to make sure the process works for you. &nbsp; Anonymised Application&nbsp;–&nbsp;in keeping with Camden’s commitment to inclusion the recruitment to this role is anonymised and supports the objective of reducing the impact of unconscious bias

Camden Council

Head of ASC Neighbourhoods

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Adult Social Care – Practitioner Manager REF: 2539&nbsp; Hybrid Working&nbsp; PO5 Grade: £54,360 pa rising in annual increments to £57,495pa inc LW.&nbsp;&nbsp; 1 x Permanent and Full Time About Us: It is an exciting time to join Lambeth Council, we have bold ambitions for the future of Lambeth’s communities and residents through our&nbsp;Lambeth 2030 Plan ‘Our Future, Our Lambeth. To deliver on these ambitions, we have embarked our transformational One Lambeth Programme ensuring we are ‘connected by purpose,’ in everything we do to deliver excellence. We are proud to have recently developed a refreshed set of One Lambeth Values and Behaviours that were develop for staff by staff;&nbsp;Equity, Ambition, Kindness, and Accountability. For more information, please have a look at our dedicated&nbsp;One Lambeth Values and Behaviours page.&nbsp; About the Borough: Located in the heart of South London, Lambeth Borough is a vibrant community of over 317,600 residents. Stretching from the dynamic neighbourhood of Streatham in the South to the iconic landmarks of Waterloo in the North, we are proud to be the 9th largest borough in London. Our diversity is our strength, with more than 130 languages spoken, making Lambeth the home of the Windrush generation, London's largest LGBTQ+ community, and a thriving Portuguese-speaking community.&nbsp; With exceptional schools, lush green spaces including Brockwell Park, cultural gems like the Black Cultural Archives, and world-renowned institutions such as St Thomas's Hospital, Lambeth offers an enriching and dynamic environment. About the Role: Lambeth is a fantastic place to work. If you’re looking for a challenging but exceptionally rewarding opportunity to move into a social work position within Mental Health Adult Social Care Services, then Lambeth is definitely for YOU! We currently looking at recruiting 2 Practitioner Managers in our Mental Health Service and Substance Misuse.&nbsp; The Adult Social Care Mental Health Service is part of a unique alliance, namely the Living Well Network Alliance (LWNA) which is responsible for providing Mental Health services through a model of integrated delivery with key alliance partners including South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust, Certitude, Thames Reach and South London ICB. This is a real opportunity to be part of a service alliance that works closely together to deliver coordinated mental health services. The Substance Misuse Team is based within a multidisciplinary team, made up of nurses, psychologists, addictions psychiatrists, drug and alcohol workers and social workers. The service provides support and advice to anyone over 18 with a drug or alcohol problem. Services available include: individual assessments, prescribing to support recovery, psychology and counselling services, recovery groups, community and inpatient detox, rehabilitations services as well as abstinence based treatment and aftercare services. In addition to this the Substance Misuse Social Work Team undertake Care Act assessments for HMP Brixton and social work within the Homeless Hostels.&nbsp; The Practitioner Manager is responsible for managing the daytime social care service alongside the team manager, ensuring that a quality, responsive, safe, and person-centred service to support which promotes the well-being of Lambeth residents is delivered.&nbsp; The role also includes leading on specialist areas across the other services and managing some service areas jointly with the other PMs.&nbsp; The PM will supervise up to 8 social care staff in the team. The PM will ensure that statutory assessments are assigned and completed in a timely manner within expected performance targets and quality standards. This will include supporting social workers through managing their cases, and complex cases, the court of protection, safeguarding procedures, and authorising assessments with a view to supporting them to produce high quality, strength-based work. With support from the Team Manager, the PM may also be elected to take the lead on service development areas arising from service user requests and member’s enquiries from time to time.&nbsp; The PM will support social care staff with their professional development through regular 1:1 and appraisals. The role requires that you are a qualified social worker with significant post qualifying experience, have excellent organisational and communication skills. Some previous management experience and an experience in working within mental health services is preferred but not essential. You must be familiar with the Care Act, Mental Capacity Act, and Mental Health Act. The hours are Monday to Friday 9am-5pm or as the service requires at 35hrs per week.&nbsp; ‘We especially encourage applications from people from the Black, Asian and Multiethnic communities and while the role is open to all applicants, Lambeth will utilise the positive action provisions of the Equality Act 2010 to appoint a candidate from underrepresented groups where there is a choice between two candidates of equal merit.’ For detailed qualifications and requirements, please review the job description and person specification in hyperlink below: Job Description and Person Specification Contact Information: For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Catherine McManus on 07720041987. Recruitment Timelines: Advert close date: 11:59pm on Sunday 25 January 2026. Benefits: We believe in rewarding our staff. When you join us, you'll gain access to a range of benefits, including: <ul> <li>Participation in our 5 Staff Networks: Black, Asian, and Multi-Ethnic, LGBTQ+, Disability, Young Professionals, and Women's.</li> <li>Generous annual leave entitlement starting from 27 days, increasing to up to 35 days depending on length of service.</li> <li>Membership in the Local Government Pension Scheme.</li> <li>Hybrid Working.</li> <li>Employee Assistance Programme.</li> <li>Occupational Sick Pay based on length of service.</li> <li>Discounts at local restaurants.</li> <li>Discount at our Active Lambeth Gyms.</li> <li>Learning and Development opportunities, including Apprenticeships.</li> <li>Cycle to Work Scheme.</li> <li>Secure Bike Storage facilities at our Town Hall and Civic Centre.</li></ul>

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