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Once you have access to your JGP account you will be able to complete the application form in stages, saving and amending it until you are happy to the submit your completed application. You should use the Personal Statement section to demonstrate how you meet the requirements set out in the role profile attached.
If you are experiencing problems or have any queries about the application process please call us on 01572 758291 or email us at <a href="mailto:recruitment@rutland.gov.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@rutland.gov.uk</a>&nbsp;



Dementia UK and Rutland County Council are working in collaboration to provide a new and exciting Admiral Nurse post within the existing Rutland Dementia Care Service.
This is fixed term for up to one year Maternity cover commencing in September.
Admiral Nurses are specialist dementia nurses who offer expert practical, clinical and emotional support to families involved in the care of a person living with dementia with complex needs. The Admiral Nurses will enable improved palliative care for people living with dementia and their families, working with professionals within the Adult Social Care Team, and wider multi-disciplinary teams.
We are looking for an exceptionally skilled, Registered Nurse with a passion for, skill and experience in providing person-centered and relationship-centered dementia care. Combining direct work with families with supporting the best practice of health and social care professionals, you will call upon your impressive knowledge of bio-psychosocial interventions to improve the experience and quality of life of families affected by dementia.
Dementia UK will support you to maintain and strengthen your clinical development as a specialist Admiral Nurse through regular clinical supervision and practice and professional development opportunities. You’ll become a welcome part of a network of Admiral Nurses, and will have the opportunity to access relevant post-graduate training and develop professionally, informed by the Admiral Nurse Competency Framework
The successful applicant for this post will be subject to an enhanced check by the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). The costs for the DBS are paid by us.
Admiral Nurse Interviews will be held in July. Exact date to be confirmed.
Please be advised this could be subject to change, in which case we will give appropriate notice.
We will be reviewing applications on a regular basis and inviting those who meet our essential person specification criteria to interview. If you’re interested in this role, we strongly encourage you to apply without delay. 
Our offer to you:
Rutland Council is committed to Flexible Working and understands the benefits of supporting employees to manage their work and life balance, whilst meeting the needs of the service.
We are committed to supporting and empowering our staff to be the best workers that they can be and Rutland Council is the place you want to be. &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Our benefits go beyond the salary – being part of a great team, excellent Local Government Pension, generous annual leave, opportunities to learn and develop your career, and a demonstrable commitment to supporting the health and wellbeing of our staff.
Whilst the base for this post is Oakham, Rutland, the Local Authority offers a hybrid working practice.&nbsp; As well as working from home, we feel it is important that you have the opportunity to spend time in the workplace with your colleagues to help you learn, develop and engage.
Find out more:
To learn more about working with us visit <a href="https://jobs.rutland.gov.uk" target="_blank">https://jobs.rutland.gov.uk</a> or if you have any queries about this role please contact Jane Lee on 07973854810 or email at <a href="mailto:jlee@rutland.gov.uk" target="_blank">jlee@rutland.gov.uk</a>.
If you are experiencing problems or have any queries about the application process, please call us on 01572 758291 email us at <a href="mailto:recruitment@rutland.gov.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@rutland.gov.uk</a>
Rutland County Council is committed to Equality and Diversity and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.&nbsp; Everyone at Rutland County Council has a responsibility for, and is committed to, safeguarding and promoting the welfare of Children, Young People and Vulnerable Adults and for ensuring that they are protected from harm.

Rutland County Council

Admiral Nurse (Rutland)

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Are you passionate about making a positive impact on the lives of children and young people in West Berkshire? Do you have the skills and expertise to lead commissioning and market development for our Children and Family Services? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you to join our Commissioning Team at West Berkshire Council as the Sufficiency and Market Development Lead. 
The Role
As the Sufficiency and Market Development Lead, you will play a crucial role in ensuring that there there is a sufficiency of high quality and specialist services locally to meet both the current and future needs of our children and young people. You will be responsible for:
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Market Analysis and Development: Undertake detailed assessments of the local children’s social care market, identifying gaps and opportunities for service growth and improvement.</li>
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Provider Engagement: Build strong relationships with care providers, supporting them to develop and deliver high-quality services that align with local authority priorities.</li>
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Service Innovation: Lead the design and implementation of new service models, working collaboratively with stakeholders to meet emerging needs.</li>
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Strategic Planning: Develop and deliver a market development strategy that ensures sustainable, flexible, and cost-effective services.</li>
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Quality and Performance: Monitor and evaluate the performance of providers, driving improvements and ensuring compliance with regulatory and safeguarding standards.</li>
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Procurement and Contract Management: Support the commissioning process, including procurement and contract management, ensuring value for money and alignment with strategic objectives.</li>
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This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to the successful commissioning of services that directly impact the wellbeing of children and young people
The ideal candidate will have the following skills and attributes:
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<li>Experience of commissioning/procuring services in the context of children's social care or SEND&nbsp;</li>
<li>Commercially astute</li>
<li>Knowledge of market development and provider management</li>
<li>Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data and make informed decisions</li>
<li>Excellent stakeholder management and relationship-building skills</li>
<li>Effective communication skills, both written and verbal</li>
<li>Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities</li>
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If you are a motivated and proactive individual with a passion for commissioning, we would love to hear from you.
Please note this role is fixed term for two years but may be extended subject to funding 
West Berkshire Council offer excellent employment benefits such as:
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<li>Flexible working wherever possible between the hours of 07.00-21.00</li>
<li>Hybrid working wherever possible working 40% in the office</li>
<li>Access to a wide range of training and development opportunities&nbsp;</li>
<li>Generous Local Government pension scheme</li>
<li>Family friendly policies</li>
<li>A range of local discounts</li>
<li>Wellbeing Programme including Employee Assistance Programme and employee benefits</li>
<li>You will also be entitled to a generous annual leave entitlement starting at 29 days per annum (plus public holidays) Rising by an additional 5 days after 5 years’ service.</li>
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In addition to these benefits, you will be working in a supportive and inclusive environment, dedicated to making a positive impact on the local community.
Please note that the closing date is given as a guide.&nbsp;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 to avoid disappointment
For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Jonny Woodthorpe on <a href="mailto:Jonny.Woodthorpe1@westberks.gov.uk" target="_blank">Jonny.Woodthorpe1@westberks.gov.uk</a>
Join us at West Berkshire Council and make a positive impact in our community while advancing your career.
Explore everything that a career with West Berkshire Council has to offer here: <a href="http://jobs.westberks.gov.uk/media/60080/Working-With-Us-West-Berkshire-Council/pdf/Working_With_Us_-_West_Berkshire_Council.pdf?m=1727449802860" target="_blank">Working with Us</a>

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Our Children and Families services place children, young people and their families at the heart of all we do.&nbsp;This exciting new role will strategically lead in framing and developing social care elements of the SEND strategy across the local authority, in compliance with legislative requirements of the SEND Code of Practice (2015). Main Responsibilities You will:<ul>
<li>provide leadership, operational guidance and direction in the way our social care services are identified and delivered for those with SEN, disabled children, young people 0-25.&nbsp;</li>
<li>have oversight of the identification of need through the EHC Needs Assessment and EHC Plan process. &nbsp;</li>
<li>act as the regional and national interface, representing Local Authority social care at key regional and national events. They will be a source of expert professional advice on SEND reforms relating to social care within the county.</li>
<li>identify areas where social care is weak or non-compliant with the SEND Code of Practice, and provide the opportunity to generate solutions and implement strategies and plans to make improvements.&nbsp;</li>
<li>align these improvements to social care’s operational and business plans and statutory obligations. &nbsp;</li>
</ul>The Ideal Candidate You'll have:<ul>
<li>a social work degree and be Social Work England (SWE) registered</li>
<li>diverse post qualification practice experience in Children and Families together with substantial experience of effectively managing social care services for children and families&nbsp;</li>
<li>proven leadership along with in-depth knowledge and understanding of both social care operations and the SEND reforms agenda</li>
<li>ability to negotiate with and influence others whilst building and nurturing effective partnerships, working collaboratively with a wide range of stakeholders across the local authority and exploiting opportunities for co-production. </li>
</ul>Interviews ( including stakeholder panel) will be held on the 2nd July.Don’t feel you meet all the requirements? We value transferable skills, experiences, and qualifications so consider applying anyway or for an informal chat about the role please contact Bev Davis, Interim Assistant Director for Children's Social Care at:&nbsp;<a href="mailto:beverley.davis@staffordshire.gov.uk" target="_blank">beverley.davis@staffordshire.gov.uk&nbsp;</a>Our Recruitment Process: We anonymise applications during shortlisting to ensure only relevant information is considered. Please complete your application fully, especially the supporting statement, to highlight what you’ll bring to the role.About Staffordshire County Council We are no ordinary county council:Our Values:The core of who we are as an organisation. Just like we all have personal values that shape our thoughts and behaviour, organisational values drive how we think and act collectively.Our values were created and shaped by colleague feedback and national best practice and they sit at the heart of People Strategy:We have a real sense of community spirit that brings our people together. This feeling of belonging means we are all connected to what we do and take pride in the difference we make every day for Staffordshire people. We are ambitious and our sights are set firmly on a better future.We look forward and race ahead - that goes for your career too.&nbsp;Our benefits:We recognise that it is our employees that are central to everything we do. We aim to create a supportive working environment where employees can achieve their full potential and achieve a healthy work-life balance.&nbsp;In addition to your salary, as a member of staff, you will have access to&nbsp;<a href="https://www.careersatstaffordshire.co.uk/our-rewards-and-benefits/" target="_blank">Our rewards and benefits - Careers at Staffordshire</a>Our recruitment process:As an Authority we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.Staffordshire County Council is an equal opportunities organisation and Disability Confident employer. We encourage applications from all background and communitiesAs part of our commitment as a Disability Confident employer, a Gold&nbsp;Award Armed Forces employer and our commitment to supporting care leavers - we offer a guaranteed interview as long as your&nbsp;application meets the minimum criteria for the post.&nbsp;As you’ll know safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our children and young people/vulnerable adults is important to us and that’s why this position is subject to a criminal record check from the Disclosure and Barring Service. If applicable you should disclose details of unspent and unfiltered spent reprimands, formal warnings, cautions and convictions in your application form.

Designated Social Care Officer

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Join us in Staffordshire to work with our children, young people, and families.&nbsp;We are committed to providing the best care and support, fostering lifelong relationships with our children. Creativity and fun are at the core of our approach, both inside and outside the homes. Our specialist teams support children and young people across Staffordshire, with numerous vacancies available.As we continue to develop and enhance our in house residential service, we currently have roles in Stafford. Our new increased pay range recognises the challenging nature of the role.Working hours vary between homes, but we operate on 15 hour shifts on a 1 on 2 off basis or a mix of early and late shifts.Hear more from Natalie, about what it is like to work here! &nbsp;&nbsp;Are you ready to make a difference in a children's home? Apply now!Main Responsibilities You'll :<ul>
<li>work within the children's home, supporting young people aged 8 to 17. Your role will involve basic household tasks and providing emotional support, as many children come from challenging backgrounds.</li>
<li>engage in 1:1 sessions addressing emotions and behaviours, collaborating with professionals to meet their needs.&nbsp;</li>
</ul>We prioritise your well-being, ensuring manageable caseloads and a supportive environment.&nbsp;We embrace strength-based approaches and offer a rewarding work-life balance.What you can expect from us:We have:<ul>
<li>&nbsp;a detailed induction programme specifically designed to cover all elements of the role, so that you have all the tools and knowledge ready to get going.</li>
<li>&nbsp;an ambitious, confident, and motivated management team who are experienced, supportive, and keen to help you learn and grow. &nbsp;</li>
<li>&nbsp;a selection of free courses for you to learn new things, and even have funded qualifications we can support you with obtaining.</li>
<li>&nbsp;a monthly 1:1 reflective space with managers, a comprehensive employee support offer, and lots of opportunity to network with other professionals that support children.</li>
</ul>The Ideal Candidate We encourage our children to participate and get involved in all decisions, and recruitment is no different. It is really important to us that anyone&nbsp;joining the residential team has the skills, abilities, and outlook that our children tell us they need from us.What our children want from you:<ul>
<li>"I would like someone like me who has time to listen instead of being behind a locked door”</li>
<li>"I would like someone who listens to me but also takes action and who I can have a laugh with – they also need to be able to make nice food"</li>
<li>"I would like someone who spends time with me"</li>
</ul>What we are looking for:<ul>
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Passion – Thinking creatively to ensure that our children are supported to achieve their aspirations (no matter how big or small) will need to be top of your list! &nbsp;We are looking for passionate practitioners (irrelevant of length of experience) who truly care and want to make a difference to children, young people and families.</li>
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Challenge – Some days will be tough, for our children, for you, and for your colleagues - we're after someone who is dedicated and committed, and who will always go that extra mile for our children (even on the bad days). &nbsp;Working as part of a close professional team is really important and you will need to be a team player to get through those tough times.</li>
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Forward thinking – We are an expanding service with big ideas and aspirational views. &nbsp;We are looking for workers who can join our team and join us on this exciting journey, making contributions to help shape and inform the future of the service for our children</li>
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Values&nbsp;– We are looking for someone who has values aligned to those that are integral to our service and our organisation - supportive, innovative, respectful and collaborative</li>
</ul>Are you interested?You are welcome to contact &nbsp;John Rowlands (Residential Manager) by email &nbsp;<a href="mailto:john.rowlands@staffordshire.gov.uk" target="_blank">john.rowlands@staffordshire.gov.uk</a> to &nbsp;discuss the role in greater detail and gain more information about the service. &nbsp;Please note: In line with <a href="https://www.gov.uk/guidance/childrens-homes-recruiting-staff" target="_blank">Schedule 2</a> this role is regulated by Ofsted so it a requirement that we obtain FULL employment history, from leaving secondary school. Please ensure that this is completed on your application as this will be discussed with you should you be invited to interviewWhen applying please ensure your supporting statement shows&nbsp;evidence how you meet the criteria for the role. We may be unable to shortlist you for interview without this evidence.If you are applying for a part time position, please note the salary quoted is full time equivalent, the salary received will be paid on a pro–rata basis.Our Recruitment Process: We anonymise applications during shortlisting to ensure only relevant information is considered. Please complete your application fully, especially the supporting statement, to highlight what you’ll bring to the role.About Staffordshire County Council We are no ordinary county council:Our Values:The core of who we are as an organisation. Just like we all have personal values that shape our thoughts and behaviour, organisational values drive how we think and act collectively.Our values were created and shaped by colleague feedback and national best practice and they sit at the heart of People Strategy:We have a real sense of community spirit that brings our people together. This feeling of belonging means we are all connected to what we do and take pride in the difference we make every day for Staffordshire people. We are ambitious and our sights are set firmly on a better future.We look forward and race ahead - that goes for your career too.&nbsp;Our benefits:We recognise that it is our employees that are central to everything we do. We aim to create a supportive working environment where employees can achieve their full potential and achieve a healthy work-life balance.&nbsp;In addition to your salary, as a member of staff, you will have access to&nbsp;<a href="https://www.careersatstaffordshire.co.uk/our-rewards-and-benefits/" target="_blank">Our rewards and benefits - Careers at Staffordshire</a>Our recruitment process:As an Authority we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.Staffordshire County Council is an equal opportunities organisation and Disability Confident employer. We encourage applications from all background and communitiesAs part of our commitment as a Disability Confident employer, a Gold&nbsp;Award Armed Forces employer and our commitment to supporting care leavers - we offer a guaranteed interview as long as your&nbsp;application meets the minimum criteria for the post.&nbsp;As you’ll know safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our children and young people/vulnerable adults is important to us and that’s why this position is subject to a criminal record check from the Disclosure and Barring Service. If applicable you should disclose details of unspent and unfiltered spent reprimands, formal warnings, cautions and convictions in your application form.

Children's Residential Worker

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Our Social Workers make a huge difference to the lives of people across our county, and we remain passionate about investing in retaining our own and developing practice and this an exciting opportunity which offers just that.If you are looking for more responsibility, a supportive role with your colleagues whilst continuing to support and safeguard some of our most vulnerable/high risk children and young people, then this could be just for you.We are looking for qualified social workers with post qualifying experience of&nbsp;working with vulnerable children and knowledge of safeguarding and children in care.A career progression framework is in place to support you which also includes:<ul>
<li>Practice Educator Programme.</li>
<li>Aspiring Senior Practice Lead and Aspiring Team Manager programmes.</li>
<li>We are ambitious in our learning and development programme with strong links within the West Midlands and our teaching partnership.</li>
</ul>To see more on this visit : <a href="https://www.careersatstaffordshire.co.uk/children-families/" target="_blank">Children &amp; Families - Careers at Staffordshire</a>You will be based &nbsp;Uttoxeter &amp; Burton (East Staffordshire).Main Responsibilities As an Advanced Social Worker at Staffordshire, you’ll be key in the support and coaching you’ll help us to provide to our Social Workers. You’ll encourage and ensure that there’s a focus upon quality of practice but also on achieving positive outcomes for children and families.As an Advanced Social Worker&nbsp;in the Assessment &amp; Staying Together teams you’ll:<ul>
<li>Manage a complex allocation of children</li>
<li>Share in day-to-day care management tasks with the team manager, promoting a restorative approach to working with children and families, making decisions and providing advice and guidance to social workers with regard to child in need, Child Protection and Child in Care and Care Proceedings, in consultation with the manager, and chairing of strategy meetings, complex Child in Need and Core Group meetings.</li>
<li>Coordinate and facilitate team group supervision</li>
<li>Promote effective multi agency service delivery, and restorative practice with partner agencies.</li>
<li>Ensure the team work towards achieving key service delivery objectives to ensure satisfactory team performance against key performance indicators.</li>
<li>Mentor Social Work colleagues through assistance with complex cases including Care Proceedings work to support the professional development of newly qualified social workers</li>
<li>Be responsible for the provision of practice placements for students and support social workers undertaking the practice assessment and workload management of social work students in the team</li>
<li>Provide professional supervision to unqualified staff (including students and sessional workers) including identifying training needs.</li>
<li>Lead on or contribute to projects as directed by the team manager</li>
</ul>The Ideal Candidate More generally, overall, our Advanced&nbsp;Social Workers need to be a:<ul>
<li>Qualified Social Worker with&nbsp;post qualifying experience</li>
<li>Registered with Social Work England</li>
<li>Have a current UK driving licence and access to a vehicle&nbsp;</li>
</ul>But above all, you’ll bring the desire to work with children and families to give them the right support, at the right time with the aim of keeping families together where it’s safe to do so.For more information about this vacancy or for an informal chat please contact Layla Pace at <a href="mailto:layla.pace@staffordshire.gov.uk" target="_blank">layla.pace@staffordshire.gov.uk</a> or on 07976448501Interviews will be held week commencing 30th June 2025Our Recruitment Process: We anonymise applications during shortlisting to ensure only relevant information is considered. Please complete your application fully, especially the supporting statement, to highlight what you’ll bring to the role.About Staffordshire County Council We are no ordinary county council:Our Values:The core of who we are as an organisation. Just like we all have personal values that shape our thoughts and behaviour, organisational values drive how we think and act collectively.Our values were created and shaped by colleague feedback and national best practice and they sit at the heart of People Strategy:We have a real sense of community spirit that brings our people together. This feeling of belonging means we are all connected to what we do and take pride in the difference we make every day for Staffordshire people. We are ambitious and our sights are set firmly on a better future.We look forward and race ahead - that goes for your career too.&nbsp;Our benefits:We recognise that it is our employees that are central to everything we do. We aim to create a supportive working environment where employees can achieve their full potential and achieve a healthy work-life balance.&nbsp;In addition to your salary, as a member of staff, you will have access to&nbsp;<a href="https://www.careersatstaffordshire.co.uk/our-rewards-and-benefits/" target="_blank">Our rewards and benefits - Careers at Staffordshire</a>Our recruitment process:As an Authority we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.Staffordshire County Council is an equal opportunities organisation and Disability Confident employer. We encourage applications from all background and communitiesAs part of our commitment as a Disability Confident employer, a Gold&nbsp;Award Armed Forces employer and our commitment to supporting care leavers - we offer a guaranteed interview as long as your&nbsp;application meets the minimum criteria for the post.&nbsp;As you’ll know safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our children and young people/vulnerable adults is important to us and that’s why this position is subject to a criminal record check from the Disclosure and Barring Service. If applicable you should disclose details of unspent and unfiltered spent reprimands, formal warnings, cautions and convictions in your application form.

Children's Advanced Social Worker

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About UsWest Sussex County Council is a diverse organisation that provides services to more than 850,000 residents every day. This is a great opportunity to join us as an Assessment Officer in our friendly CarePoint Team that prides itself on their supportive culture. CarePoint provides a first point of contact for customers requiring a needs assessment under the Care Act 2014. It also provides an access and triage point for referrals from the police.The team comprises:<ul>
<li>senior practitioner occupational therapists</li>
<li>senior practitioner social workers</li>
<li>occupational therapists</li>
<li>social workers</li>
<li>assessment officers.</li>
</ul>The team will start and, in some circumstances, complete a statutory needs assessment with adults who are approaching West Sussex County Council for social care support. Where appropriate, adults requiring ongoing face-to-face assessment will be passed to community teams.About The JobSalary: £28,624 per annum to £31,067 per annum Working Pattern: Full time Contract Type: Permanent Location: Horsham (Hybrid/home working to be discussed at interview)We're have a great opportunity for Assessment Officers to join our supportive Care Point 2 Access team.As an Assessment officer you will work as part of a multi-disciplinary team including Occupational Therapists and Social Workers. The ACP2 team is the access point to Adult Social Care in West Sussex. The team's key role is to undertake an initial telephone Care Act (2014) Assessment.If you have the talent and ambition to achieve the best for the people we serve, then we will support you to progress and develop throughout your Social Care professional career.This is a fast paced role which requires a confident, organised, proactive and compassionate individual.Experience and SkillsKey Skills (these are the short listing criteria so please cover within your application with examples):<ol>
<li>Ability to analyse and interpret information received over the telephone in order to complete an assessment with customers and their families, assessing needs, setting objectives and reviewing progress.</li>
<li>Ability to engage in partnership with customers and their families, in order to effect positive change.</li>
<li>Able to manage self; is self-aware and understands the impact of work on self and others, able to respond constructively to situations, balancing competing demands and recognising when to refer upwards and seeking help appropriately.</li>
<li>Ability to reflect on own practice and to learn from experience. To take responsibility for own performance and to be proactive in relation to own work and professional development.</li>
<li>Ability to work in a multi-agency environment, responding sensitively and flexibly to diverse groups and customers whilst maintaining confidentiality in order to deliver a service to others</li>
<li>Sound and accurate IT skills, with the ability to maintain clear, accurate records of all work undertaken and produce records, reports and correspondence for a variety of audiences.</li>
</ol>Qualifications and/or experience:<ul>
<li>GCSE English and Maths (C grade or above) or equivalent qualification or experience operating at this level of literacy and numeracy</li>
<li>NVQ Level 3 Diploma in Care (or equivalent) or demonstrable equivalent comparable experience - Desirable</li>
<li>Significant experience of using a range of interventions in working with customers and their families</li>
<li>Experience of using assessment planning and reviewing processes</li>
<li>Experience of forming effective working relationships within a multi-agency setting</li>
<li>Experience of working with customers and their families in crisis or complex situations - Desirable</li>
<li>Experience of working in a Social Care environment - Desirable</li>
</ul>Rewards and BenefitsFor a full list of the benefits offered to you as a West Sussex County Council employee you can find them on our <a href="https://www.westsussex.gov.uk/jobs/rewards-and-benefits/" target="_blank">Rewards and Benefits</a> page.Further InformationThe reference number for this role is CAFHE05611.For an informal conversation or for further information regarding the role, please contact Melissa Maer (Team Manager) at <a href="mailto:" target="_blank"></a>. For issues or queries regarding your application please contact <a href="mailto:" target="_blank"></a>. To apply, upload your CV and complete the application explaining the skills and experience you can bring to the role ensuring that any gaps in employment are covered in your CV. Please ensure you have saved the job description attached to the main advert on our website as, once the job has closed, you may not have the opportunity to download again.We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check, 5 years referencing and a health check.West Sussex County Council is an equal opportunities employer committed to promoting an environment that is inclusive and free from all forms of unlawful or unfair discrimination and values the diversity of its people. We actively welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and take every possible step to ensure that no individual will be disadvantaged.For information regarding your eligibility to apply for this role under our Disability or Veteran's Guaranteed Interview Scheme, this can be found on our <a href="https://www.westsussex.gov.uk/jobs/help-applying-for-jobs/" target="_blank">application help</a> page. Note for Recruitment Agencies: We prefer to hire people directly, but we do have a supplier list for when we need a helping hand. We'll be in touch directly if we need you!

Assessment Officer - Horsham

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Residential Children’s Homes Manager – Permanent, Full Time
We have an opportunity for a Residential Children’s Homes Manager to lead and manage our brand-new, multi-building children’s home(s) within the borough.
As the Residential Children’s Homes Manager, you will be responsible for the effective management of the residential homes, and the provision of a professional children and young people centred service, in line with the relevant regulations, legislation, codes of practice, and policy and procedures.
This role will provide the successful Residential Children’s Homes Manager with the unique opportunity to further establish the recently opened Children’s Home (&amp; soon to be 2nd registered Children’s Home). They will be able to use their leadership and coaching skills to further develop existing and new members of staff.
The successful candidate for this role, will have the opportunity to make a significant contribution to the overall shaping and embedding of the Residential Homes in Wokingham. Residential Children’s Homes in Wokingham is a new venture. The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate their experience of being professionally creative, safe and ‘solution focussed’ in a challenging and fast paced environment. The candidate will also be a strong and steady mentor for not only the growing team, but also for our Children.
Wokingham Children’s Services are relentlessly focussed on the full rounded picture that Corporate Parenting provides, we are looking for individuals who will advocate for our children, and have them at the heart of every decision made.&nbsp;
Wokingham Borough Council’saim is to enable our most vulnerable children and young people in care to live close to the things they hold dear – close to family, friends, community, and those who care for them most. This service comprises a multi-building children’s home including a 4-bedroom Emotional Behaviour Disorder/Difficulties (EBD) home and one smaller (2 bedroom) home.
Candidate requirements:
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<li>Professional qualification in (recognised and current) Level 5 Leadership and Management in Residential Childcare, or equivalent</li>
<li>Significant experience as a manager in a children’s residential setting</li>
<li>The ability to lead and manage a team to achieve best outcomes for Children in our Care at our Residential Care Home.</li>
<li>Confidence in managing competing demands in tight timescales.</li>
<li>Ability to work seamlessly with our multi agency network, and our Wokingham Childrens Services team.</li>
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&nbsp;A full job description outlining key responsibilities is attached for reference to this vacancy. 
What we can offer you:
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<li>Salary of £57,179 - £62,667 p.a/plus benefit</li>
<li>Supportive management with regular supervision</li>
<li>Generous annual leave allowance, with additional 5 days with 5yrs continuous service.</li>
<li>Local and national discount schemes</li>
<li>Car salary sacrifice benefit available</li>
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For an informal discussion, please contact Alix Williams at <a href="mailto:Alix.Williams@wokingham.gov.uk" target="_blank">Alix.Williams@wokingham.gov.uk</a>
Closing Date: Sunday 29th June 2025 at 11pm
Interview Date:&nbsp;7th and 8th July 2025
Please note: Interviews will be held in person, by a panel with a presentation required (details to be confirmed upon invitation). We will also be following up the Professional panel interview with a Young Person’s panel interview. 
Please be aware that we will be reviewing the applications we receive on a daily basis, and we reserve the right to close the advert early if suitable candidates are identified.
If your application is shortlisted for an interview, you will be required to provide proof of your right to work in the UK at that stage. Additionally, successful candidates must present proof upon receiving a job offer.&nbsp;
Please note that all offers are conditional and subject to the satisfactory completion of pre-employment checks.
Wokingham Borough Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all staff, other workers and volunteers to share this commitment.&nbsp;All successful candidates for this role will be subject to Disclosure &amp; Barring Service (DBS) checks along with other relevant employment checks.
Wokingham is an equal opportunities employer.&nbsp;

Wokingham Borough Council

Children’s Residential Homes Manager

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We value diverse perspectives and experiences and are striving to create a workplace culture that is inclusive, is accepting of all and is free from discrimination and bias.We have a simple vision and strategy that defines what we are trying to achieve, our purpose and our approach which underpin the principles of Adult Social Care, and we continue to work in support of this.In a simple sense all our work, at whatever level should continue to support the strategy of: ‘Providing support, in the least intrusive manner possible, based on the assets, resources and abilities that are available to people’.Our Values In line with our One Coventry Values, we want to ensure that our communities are represented across our workforce. A vital part of this is ensuring we are a truly inclusive organisation that encourages diversity in all respects, including diversity of thinking. We particularly welcome applicants from minority ethnic, LGBT+, disabled and neurodiverse communities to make a real difference to our residents so that equity and respect remains at the heart of everything we do.Our Values are:<ul>
<li>Open and fair: We are fair, open, and transparent.</li>
<li>Nurture and develop: We help and encourage everyone to be their best and do their best.</li>
<li>Engage and empower: We talk and listen to others, working together as one.</li>
<li>Create and innovate: We embrace new ways of working to continuously improve.</li>
<li>Own and be accountable: We work together to deliver the best services for our residents.</li>
<li>Value and respect: We put diversity and inclusion at the heart of all we do.</li>
</ul>What is the job role? We are currently looking for warm, positive, and dedicated individuals to work in our Adult Social Care Services team, providing person-centred support to adults at Maurice Edelman&nbsp;HouseYou will promote independence and personalised approaches in a safe, respectful, and dignified manner, giving people choice and control over the services they are using and ensuring the best possible outcomes for individuals.Working alongside our dedicated team, you will provide personal, practical, emotional, and social support to individuals, enabling them to lead a high-quality life as valued members of the local community.This is a “hands-on” role in which no two days are the same. You will, therefore, be flexible, patient, and non-judgmental in your approach to your work and be able to demonstrate and adapt excellent communication skills.We have 3 posts: 32, 28 and 24 hours per week.This post is exempted under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and as such appointment to this post will be conditional upon the receipt of a satisfactory response to a check of police records via Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).Who are we looking for? In further detail, your key duties and responsibilities will be to:<ul>
<li>Ensure the rights of people who access our services are promoted at all times, ensuring that the principles of choice, control, dignity, respect, involvement, and empowerment are maintained.</li>
<li>Ensure that the emotional wellbeing of the people we support is respected in all aspects of service delivery, wherever possible enabling them to assert responsibility for their own lives and obtain and act in accordance with the consent of the person in regard to their care and treatment.</li>
<li>Help in creating opportunities and choices, so that each individual can achieve their desired outcomes and has appropriate control over the decision-making process about the service they may receive.</li>
<li>Promote the physical, emotional, social, and intellectual wellbeing of the people we support including supporting people to access local facilities and opportunities.</li>
<li>Meet the practical and personal care and support needs of the people who access the service (this may include practical support with their dietary and nutritional needs and hands-on care tasks where applicable).</li>
<li>Assist and support with the administration of prescribed medicines in line with departmental policy and guidance complying with local protocols or instructions which ensure that a proper medication administration procedure is adhered to.</li>
</ul>For further information please contact <a href="mailto:dawn.kaye@coventry.gov.uk" target="_blank">dawn.kaye@coventry.gov.uk</a>&nbsp;This position is open to all applicants; however, we are unable to offer visa sponsorship. All applicants must have the right to work in the UK, for a minimum of 2 years.If you need help or support to complete your application, please visit our <a href="https://www.coventry.gov.uk/advice-job-seekers/accessibility" target="_blank">accessibility page</a> to see how we can assist you.Guaranteed Interview Scheme - 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:<ul>
<li>Members of the Armed Forces and veterans</li>
<li>Are currently in care or have previously been in care</li>
<li>If you consider yourself to be disabled or if you have a long-term health condition</li>
</ul>For full details on the application process please read the attached document on our jobs page labelled 'Coventry City Council Application Process'.&nbsp;If there is any evidence of a candidate using AI to complete their application, then the application will be rejected unless the candidate can provide a justification which the Council considers to be reasonable. About Coventry Coventry has a proud, innovative and creative spirit that throughout its history has seen communities come together to tackle problems and bring about real social change.We are cutting-edge, challenging, youthful, vibrant and diverse. At Coventry we are committed to excellence in everything we do. With around 5100 staff from a range of different backgrounds, our aim is to recruit and develop talented people who will focus on our customers, take responsibility, work together and find better ways of doing things.To deliver the best services to our residents, we need the best people working for us to make a difference to our communities.If you join us, we will provide a fantastic rewards and&nbsp;benefits package - to find out more please visit <a href="https://www.coventry.gov.uk/council-vacancies" target="_blank">https://www.coventry.gov.uk/council-vacancies</a>

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Knowsley Council is an award winning Local Authority, named Local Authority of the Year in the Municipal Journal Awards 2024. Come join us and be part of our success.
We are looking to recruit a Social Care Team Manager for our Children’s Child Protection Team. Our Child Protection teams are responsible for duty, assessment, Children In Need and Child Protection. Our transfer point to our Cared for Children team is at first hearing.
Are you passionate about safeguarding children.
Do you have the skills and experience to deliver a robust decision-making team via supervision and support from you as a leader. Are you a qualified social worker with management experience?
Do you enjoy taking on a new challenge each day and working within a fast-paced environment.
If so, you may be the perfect candidate for this role.
At Knowsley Council we will consider requests for flexible working.&nbsp; For most roles, the following types of flexibility are usually possible: flexible hours, working from home, compressed hours, part-time.
We promote applications from all sections of the community, regardless of background, belief, or identity, recognising the value that diversity brings to our organisation. We particularly welcome applications from individuals from Black and Minority Ethnic backgrounds and candidates with disabilities as we acknowledge their underrepresentation in our workforce.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy earlier than the specified date should we receive sufficient applicants.
At Knowsley we value our applicants and want them to feel well-informed and welcomed. If you have any questions about this specific job role or what it is like to work at Knowsley, please contact: Selina Kent 0151 443 3452.
If you are interested in this vacancy, please upload your CV along with a supporting statement as one document in PDF or Word format. Your CV and supporting statement should be tailored to reflect the competencies within the person specification.
Please note if a CV and supporting statement does not reflect the person specification it is unlikely to be shortlisted.

Knowsley Council

Children's Social Care Team Manager

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About the BoroughIn 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.&nbsp;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.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.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.About the Service and TeamThe London Borough of Sutton “is uncompromising in its focus on improving quality of frontline social work” – OfstedLondon Borough of Sutton works closely with Kingston University and regional partners as part of the Developing Together Social Work Teaching Partnership (SWTP). The partnership offers staff a wide range of pre and post qualifying education opportunities to promote continuous learning and development. This includes staff being encouraged to support the practice education of Social Work students and those in the assessed and supported year in employment (ASYE). Staff are also given the opportunity to attend conferences, workshops and have access to research and practice resources to support their ongoing professional development.Children's Social Care is going through an important change to meet the growing needs of the children and families we support. We are making many improvements to ensure that care for children is better and to create positive working environments for our staff. With committed leaders and experienced managers, we are bringing fresh ideas to our work and are helping to make real improvements in how we support children and families. Our aim is to provide high-quality care that helps children thrive while also creating an inclusive, diverse, and supportive environment for our staff to develop their careers.About the Role and Our Ideal CandidateWe have an exciting opportunity to join us as a Domestic Abuse Lead and Commissioning Manager within Children's Social Care at the London Borough of Sutton. This opportunity is available on a secondment for 12 months, with a view of extending. Our objective is to support those experiencing domestic abuse and to ensure support is visible to all. Reporting to the Service Manager, you will lead on the development and implementation of strategies to address domestic abuse, ensuring the safety and well-being of children and young people. You will also oversee the commissioning of services aimed at supporting victims and their families, working collaboratively with partners and stakeholders to deliver effective, evidence-based interventions.. Your responsibilities will include::<ul>
<li>Leading on the development, implementation, and review of domestic abuse strategies within children’s social care.&nbsp;&nbsp;</li>
<li>Managing the commissioning process for domestic abuse services, ensuring value for money and service quality.&nbsp;&nbsp;</li>
<li>Work closely with multi-agency partners, including police, health, and voluntary sector organizations, to coordinate responses to domestic abuse.&nbsp;&nbsp;</li>
<li>Provide expert advice and guidance to social care teams on domestic abuse issues affecting children and families.&nbsp;&nbsp;</li>
<li>Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of commissioned services and make improvements as necessary.&nbsp;&nbsp;</li>
<li>Lead on training and awareness initiatives to improve understanding of domestic abuse within the organization.&nbsp;&nbsp;</li>
<li>Ensure compliance with relevant legislation, policies, and safeguarding standards.&nbsp;&nbsp;</li>
</ul>In this role, you will coordinate multi-agency partnerships, represent the council in strategic groups, and actively identify funding opportunities to enhance our domestic abuse response. You will oversee provider management to ensure that services meet high standards of quality, deliver value for money, and remain in full contractual compliance. Additionally, you will support emergency planning arrangements related to domestic abuse, ensuring effective preparation and coordination during crises. Managing budgets effectively, you will deliver savings and support financial planning initiatives that align with the council’s strategic objectives, ensuring sustainable and impactful service delivery. This is a wonderful opportunity for you to make a real difference to the way we deliver our service, to address issues of domestic abuse and provide the necessary expertise to the delivery of high quality management of commissioned domestic abuse services within Children’s Social Care.The Ideal CandidateThis role is a great opportunity for&nbsp;<ul><li>an experienced practitioner with experience of working within a domestic abuse setting and is looking to step-up into a new role with added responsibility and autonomy within a Local Authority.</li></ul><ul><li>an established Commissioning Manager that’s looking to gain experience within a different sector and/or service area.&nbsp;</li></ul>The ideal candidate will possess in-depth knowledge of domestic abuse legislation, safeguarding policies, and multi-agency partnership working. Experience in delivering commissioning services, contract management, and performance monitoring, with a good understanding of trauma-informed approaches and funding opportunities related to domestic abuse. The candidate must be an effective leader and collaborator, able to build strong relationships with diverse stakeholders, and demonstrate strategic thinking. Character-wise, they should be empathetic, proactive, and resilient, with excellent communication and negotiation skills, and a committed approach to safeguarding and improving outcomes for vulnerable communities.Our Offer to YouAs an organisation that values and nurtures talent, we’re committed to helping you fulfil your potential and will offer you a supportive, friendly and collaborative environment to grow and develop your career and skills. We’re constantly striving to improve our ways of working so putting your ideas across - however big or small - will be fully encouraged and supported by your colleagues and our dynamic and experienced management team.In addition, we offer a modern and flexible working environment for our staff, supported by our IT infrastructure, 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.Employees have access to a wide range of benefits, some of which include:<ul>
<li>Generous annual leave entitlement plus bank holidays (pro-rata if part-time working hours apply)</li>
<li>General Council Flexi-time (Please note, this applies to roles at grades 1-9 only)</li>
<li>Public Health Service Localised Flexi-time Scheme - accrual of up to 5 days per year&nbsp;</li>
<li>Three volunteering days per year in Sutton</li>
<li>Comprehensive learning and development programme</li>
<li>Local and national discounts for shopping, eating out and leisure activities</li>
<li>Interest free season ticket loans</li>
<li>Local Government Pension Scheme</li>
<li>Car parking scheme</li>
<li>Bicycle loan facilities and cycle to work scheme</li>
<li>Zip car scheme</li>
<li>Free eye tests and contribution towards glasses</li>
<li>Confidential wellbeing and counselling support</li>
<li>Subsidised gym membership</li>
</ul>Application ProcessPlease apply online outlining what skills, abilities and experience you can bring which makes you an ideal candidate for this role. Please ensure you refer to the requirements outlined in the job profile when completing your application.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.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.Additional InformationWe 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" target="_blank">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.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.The UK has introduced a new points-based immigration system affecting EU and Non-EU workers and sponsorship requirements. We advise checking the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.gov.uk/guidance/new-immigration-system-what-you-need-to-know" target="_blank">GOV.UK website</a>&nbsp;for right to work guidance.

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