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<h2>About the job</h2>Salary: £42,839 - £46,142 a year plus £963 essential car user allowance plus £5,500 market supplement allowance Hours per week: 37 Contract type: Permanent&nbsp;Our CWD Specialist Intervention Team is a team working with children and young people with Mental ill health/emotional wellbeing issues and a diagnosis of learning difficulties such as Autism /ADHD or associated behaviours. The team carry small caseloads and work intensively with families and other professionals – especially colleagues in CAMH. We are passionate, innovative and creative in our approach.Often these young people have disengaged with education and we work very closely with colleagues in education to ensure that they have an EHCP if needed – and the right educational placement for them.As a Senior Practitioner within our Specialist Intervention team, you’ll be responsible for a caseload of complex cases providing assessment, care management and other social work services relevant to the needs of the most vulnerable/ at risk children and families.Under the direction of the Team Manager, you’ll use professional skills and experience to provide practice management to team members.If you have a good working knowledge of young people with autism, mental health and want the opportunity to make a real difference to young people’s lives, then please get in touch!Please note this role does not attract sponsorship.<h2>About you</h2>You are a qualified and experienced social worker, registered with Social Work England (DipSW, CSS, CQSW or equivalent), with a strong background in child and family social work. You bring a commitment to delivering high-quality, child-centred practice and supporting others to do the same.You will have:<ul><li>Substantial post-qualifying experience, including in-depth work with children and families</li><li>Experience supporting children with learning difficulties and mental health conditions</li><li>A solid understanding of current legislation, statutory guidance, and best practice in children’s social care</li><li>The ability to manage complex and conflicting demands effectively</li><li>Experience of coaching, mentoring, and practice teaching</li><li>A commitment to continuous professional development—both your own and that of others</li></ul>You are passionate about supporting high standards of practice across your team. Through co-working, mentoring and offering advice and guidance, you help to develop others’ professional skills and confidence. You thrive in a collaborative environment and are driven to ensure the best possible outcomes for children and families.<h2>About us</h2>Luton Council has been selected to deliver the government’s Families First for Children Pathfinder programme.Luton is one of seven new areas in the second wave to be chosen with the aim of protecting vulnerable children from harm and improving services to help more children stay with their families in safe and loving homes.The programme is an amazing opportunity for Luton to shape future social care practice, which includes closer working relationships with our health, police, education and voluntary sector partners.Children are at the heart of everything we do in Luton, and we are very proud of the tremendous work that is already taking place together with our partners, including the development of our Family Hubs and working towards making Luton a child-friendly town where our children and young people can grow up feeling happy, healthy and secure.Our ambitious Luton 2040 Vision – that no-one in Luton will have to live in poverty – is at the heart of everything we do. We recognise that our people are remarkable, talented, committed and passionate about serving our residents.The people of Luton depend heavily on this council – and that means our workforce! Are you ready to realise the remarkable and help us deliver our vision?We welcome applications from all sections of the community and are committed to developing a workforce that reflects the diversity of our borough<h2>Application process</h2>Because of the nature of this job, it will be necessary for the appropriate level of criminal record disclosure to be undertaken. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore applicants are required to declare all unspent cautions and convictions; and also any adult cautions (simple or conditional), and spent convictions that are not protected as defined by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2020). A person’s criminal record will not in itself prevent a person from being appointed to this post. Applicants will not be refused posts because of offences which are not relevant to, and do not place them at or make them a risk in, the role for which they are applying. However in the event of the employment being taken up, any failure to disclose such offence, as detailed above, will result in dismissal or disciplinary action by the Authority.<h2>Additional information</h2>We offer a range of excellent staff benefits which include: <ul><li>From 25&nbsp;to 32&nbsp;days’ annual leave:linked to length of service and grade</li><li>Buying annual leave scheme:buy up to 20 days additional annual leave</li><li>Career Pathways:step up in your career or move into a specialist area</li><li>Pension scheme:with generous employer contributions of up to20.2 per cent (at July 2023) and 3x salary death in service grant</li><li>Generous relocation package:up to £8,000 (subject to eligibility)</li><li>Employee Assistance Programme:a free, 24/7 confidential counselling and wellbeing support service available to all employees, their partner or spouse and dependent children over 16 still living at home</li><li>Work/life balance:flexible working options including working from home where possible. We welcome requests for flexible working arrangements including part-time hours and alternative working patterns</li><li>Training and support:unlimited access to development courses, mentoring and support and clear career pathways</li><li>Staff offers:includes discounts on your MOT, gym and fitness, restaurants and salons</li><li>Arriva Travel Club:great value savings on local bus travel</li><li>Friday Funday Socials -One Friday every 2 months where we encourage our staff to get together to socialise after work</li></ul><h2>Available documents</h2>Attached documents are available under links. Clicking a document link will initialize its download.<ul><li><a href="https://emea3.recruitmentplatform.com/tlk/pages/fo/download_job_file.jsp?ID=PSKFK026203F3VBQB686G8N7P&amp;nDocumentID=1580037&amp;ptId=12244" target="_blank">download: CWD SIT Senior Practitioner JD.pdf</a></li><li><a href="https://emea3.recruitmentplatform.com/tlk/pages/fo/download_job_file.jsp?ID=PSKFK026203F3VBQB686G8N7P&amp;nDocumentID=1580040&amp;ptId=12244" target="_blank">download: Luton_Values_Flyer.pdf</a></li></ul>





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Luton Borough Council

Senior Practitioner - Children with Disabilities Specialist Intervention Team

Job Title: Head of Fostering &amp; Adoption Service Starting Salary: Starting salary £84,421 per anuum Hours: 37 per week Base Location: Hybrid with countywide travel required. Contract Type: Permanent Directorate: Childrens Services<h4>About the role</h4>Hertfordshire County Council has a proud reputation for high‑quality services and a bold, forward‑looking approach. As we navigate sector reforms and prepare for future challenges and opportunities, we are seeking an exceptional Head of Fostering and Adoption to lead our adoption, fostering and kinship services and champion outstanding outcomes for children, young people, and families.A collaborative, child‑centred leader, you will bring strong professional credibility and the confidence to make statutory decisions in high‑risk environments. You will provide strategic and operational leadership across fostering, adoption and regulated services, ensuring excellent practice, continuous improvement, and readiness for inspection. Managing over 100 staff and significant budgets, you will ensure robust planning, performance oversight, financial governance and value for money across all areas.Working across health, education, voluntary and community sectors, you will build inclusive partnerships that reduce barriers, improve access to support, and deliver responsive, high‑quality services shaped by the voices of children, young people, and their families. You will drive service innovation, strengthen organisational resilience, maintain rigorous compliance with legislation and policy, and ensure workforce capability through effective development, planning and leadership.This is a role for a values‑led leader who models integrity, inclusivity and purpose—someone who can balance strategic vision with operational delivery, empower multidisciplinary teams, and influence senior leaders and members with clear professional advice. If you are committed to delivering exceptional services and improving life chances for Hertfordshire’s children, we would welcome your application.<h4>What we’re looking for you to bring (Person Specification)</h4>Knowledge &amp; Qualifications:<ul><li>Degree‑level education plus a recognised Social Work qualification with Social Work England registration, supported by evidence of ongoing professional development.</li><li>Strong, in‑depth knowledge of children’s social care legislation, regulations, national policy frameworks, and government agendas, including best practice across safeguarding, fostering, and adoption.</li><li>Understanding of both public and private law proceedings and awareness of wider sector developments.</li></ul>Experience:<ul><li>Substantial experience delivering high‑quality children’s services within a local authority setting, including care planning, achieving positive outcomes, and managing budgets.</li></ul><ul><li>Proven experience of staff supervision/management, leading teams in complex and fast‑changing environments, and developing effective working relationships with a wide range of stakeholders.</li><li>Strong track record of multi‑agency partnership working, including in political or strategic arenas, with experience of commissioning and collaborative service delivery.</li><li>Demonstrated commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion and achieving positive outcomes for children and families.</li><li>Solid experience of budget forecasting, planning and management.</li></ul>Skills, Abilities &amp; Personal Qualities:<ul><li>Excellent oral and written communication, with the ability to analyse and interpret information, communicate vision, and represent the Council professionally across internal and external forums.</li><li>Strong strategic thinking, risk assessment, workload planning, financial acumen, and ability to manage and interpret budgetary information.</li><li>Ability to persuade, negotiate and influence within a political and multi‑agency environment.</li><li>Skilled in advocating for children, challenging poor practice, managing conflicting priorities, and leading collaborative solutions.</li><li>A resilient, values‑driven leader who can motivate and develop staff, foster inclusive practice, and drive continuous improvement.</li></ul>We welcome applications from candidates who currently reside in the UK with established proof of right to work documentation. We are not able to offer sponsorship at this time for this role.This job role is within the , level job profile. Please locate this via: Organisational LeadershipIf you wish to have an informal conversation about the role, email&nbsp;<a href="mailto:melanie.lamprecht@hertfordshire.gov.uk" target="_blank">melanie.lamprecht@hertfordshire.gov.uk</a>Interview Date: Monday 16th February 2026 - Face to Face (Farnham House, Stevenage)Benefits of working for us<h4>How to apply</h4>As part of your application, please upload your most recent CV. Ensure your CV is up to date with your employment history (including any employment gaps), and including any training/qualifications. We encourage you to include examples of where you have demonstrated the requirements/criteria in the advert / job profile to allow the panel to fully recognise your skills and abilities. You will have the opportunity to include a short covering paragraph within your application to give us a little more information about your skills, knowledge, and experiences.<h4>Additional information</h4>Disability Confident We are proud to be a&nbsp;Disability Confident employer&nbsp;and guarantee an interview to anyone disclosing a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria for the post.Safeguarding This role has been identified as requiring a Disclosure &amp; Barring Service (DBS) check.Driving required You’ll need to have the ability to drive and/or travel around Hertfordshire, either using your own mode of transport or a company car to travel to other locations.English Fluency The ability to converse at ease with members of the public and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post (for those whose language is a signed language the provision of a sign language interpreter who speaks English to the necessary standard of fluency will be required).&nbsp;Further information about the legal requirement can be found here.<h4>Available documents</h4><ul><li>Candidate Pack 19.02.2026.pdf</li></ul> 





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Hertfordshire County Council

Head of Fostering & Adoption Service

<h2>About the job</h2>Salary: £47,181 – £50,269 a year plus £5,000 market supplement and £3,203 car benefit allowance Hours per week: 37 Contract type: PermanentWe are seeking a committed and experiencedDeputy Team Managerto help lead ourFamily Help teamin delivering high-quality early help and child in need services across Luton. Working alongside the Family Help Team Manager, you will play a key leadership role in managing a newly integrated, multi-disciplinary team that includes:<ul><li>Social workers and family help practitioners</li><li>Educational and mental health professionals (CAMHS, psychologists, adult mental health nurses, speech and language therapists)</li><li>Community partners (youth workers, police community support officers, DWP work coaches, health visitors, social prescribers, housing officers, domestic abuse workers and more)</li></ul>You will be instrumental in prioritising support for our most vulnerable children and families, ensuring the right interventions are identified and implemented in line withLuton’s Threshold FrameworkandPractice Framework.Key responsibilities include:<ul><li>Supporting the operational and strategic management of the team to deliver timely, effective and coordinated services</li><li>Providing reflective supervision, practice oversight, and performance monitoring</li><li>Leading on complex casework and supporting professional decision-making in high-risk situations</li><li>Driving quality improvement through audit, feedback and case reviews</li><li>Representing the service at both internal and multi-agency forums</li></ul>Please note this role does not attract sponsorship.<h2>About you</h2>We are looking for someone who is passionate about improving outcomes for children and families through integrated working and evidence-informed practice.To be successful, you will have:<ul><li>Social Work England registration and extensive post-qualifying experience in children’s social work</li><li>A strong understanding of child safeguarding, risk management and legislative frameworks</li><li>Experience of leading, coaching or mentoring social care staff and supporting practice development</li><li>The ability to make confident, balanced decisions in high-risk scenarios</li><li>Strong interpersonal and partnership skills with the ability to influence and negotiate across professional boundaries</li><li>A clear understanding of early help and child in need thresholds and multi-agency delivery</li></ul><h2>About us</h2>Luton Council has been selected to deliver the government’s Families First for Children Pathfinder programme.Luton is one of seven new areas in the second wave to be chosen with the aim of protecting vulnerable children from harm and improving services to help more children stay with their families in safe and loving homes.The programme is an amazing opportunity for Luton to shape future social care practice, which includes closer working relationships with our health, police, education and voluntary sector partners.Children are at the heart of everything we do in Luton, and we are very proud of the tremendous work that is already taking place together with our partners, including the development of our Family Hubs and working towards making Luton a child-friendly town where our children and young people can grow up feeling happy, healthy and secure.Our ambitious Luton 2040 Vision&nbsp;– that no-one in Luton will have to live in poverty – is at the heart of everything we do. We recognise that our people are remarkable, talented, committed and passionate about serving our residents.The people of Luton depend heavily on this council – and that means our workforce! Are you ready to realise the remarkable and help us deliver our vision?We welcome applications from all sections of the community and are committed to developing a workforce that&nbsp;reflects the diversity of our borough<h2>Application process</h2>Because of the nature of this job, it will be necessary for the appropriate level of criminal record disclosure to be undertaken. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore applicants are required to declare all unspent cautions and convictions; and also any adult cautions (simple or conditional), and spent convictions that are not protected as defined by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2020). A person’s criminal record will not in itself prevent a person from being appointed to this post. Applicants will not be refused posts because of offences which are not relevant to, and do not place them at or make them a risk in, the role for which they are applying. However in the event of the employment being taken up, any failure to disclose such offence, as detailed above, will result in dismissal or disciplinary action by the Authority.<h2>Additional information</h2>We offer a range of excellent staff benefits which include: <ul><li>From 25&nbsp;to 32&nbsp;days’ annual leave:linked to length of service and grade</li><li>Buying annual leave scheme:buy up to 20 days additional annual leave</li><li>Career Pathways:step up in your career or move into a specialist area</li><li>Pension scheme:with generous employer contributions of up to20.2 per cent (at July 2023) and 3x salary death in service grant</li><li>Generous relocation package:up to £8,000 (subject to eligibility)</li><li>Employee Assistance Programme:a free, 24/7 confidential counselling and wellbeing support service available to all employees, their partner or spouse and dependent children over 16 still living at home</li><li>Work/life balance:flexible working options including working from home where possible. We welcome requests for flexible working arrangements including part-time hours and alternative working patterns</li><li>Training and support:unlimited access to development courses, mentoring and support and clear career pathways</li><li>Staff offers:includes discounts on your MOT, gym and fitness, restaurants and salons</li><li>Arriva Travel Club:great value savings on local bus travel</li><li>Friday Funday Socials -One Friday every 2 months where we encourage our staff to get together to socialise after work</li></ul><h2>Available documents</h2>Attached documents are available under links. Clicking a document link will initialize its download.<ul><li><a href="https://emea3.recruitmentplatform.com/tlk/pages/fo/download_job_file.jsp?ID=PSKFK026203F3VBQB686G8N7P&amp;nDocumentID=1677290&amp;ptId=12243" target="_blank">download: Deputy Team Manager - Family Help JD.pdf</a></li><li><a href="https://emea3.recruitmentplatform.com/tlk/pages/fo/download_job_file.jsp?ID=PSKFK026203F3VBQB686G8N7P&amp;nDocumentID=1694352&amp;ptId=12243" target="_blank">download: Luton_Values_Flyer.pdf</a></li></ul>





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Deputy Team Manager - Family Help

Job Title: Senior SEND Resolutions Officer Starting Salary: £42,839 - £47,181 pa Hours: 37 Base Location: Farnham House Stevenage or Apsley, Hemel Hempstead with requirement to travel across the county. Contract Type: Permanent or 12-month secondment Directorate: Childrens Services<h4>About the team</h4>Inclusion is at the heart of everything we do.We continue to strive to improve outcomes for children and young people with SEND.Join our growing team of passionate professionals who share a commitment to making a real difference.<h4>About the role</h4>As a Senior SEND Resolutions Officer, you will play a pivotal role in helping families, professionals and the local authority reach positive, timely and lawful resolutions in complex SEND cases. You will act as the service’s specialist lead for mediation, providing expert oversight of the mediation process and managing high-risk or sensitive cases where negotiation, clarity and balance are essential.You’ll work closely with families, education settings, health partners and legal colleagues to understand issues in depth, explore solutions, and guide all parties towards agreement wherever possible — often preventing escalation to Tribunal. You’ll bring authority and confidence to challenging conversations, using your detailed knowledge of SEND legislation, your analytical skills, and your ability to build trust in emotionally charged situations.In this varied and fast-paced role, you will handle complex casework, identify risks, advise colleagues across the service, and role-model high standards of communication, professionalism and decision-making. You’ll support continual improvement of mediation practice and contribute to a culture that puts children, young people and families at the centre of everything we do.If you have strong SEND experience, thrive on problem-solving, and are passionate about achieving the best outcomes for families, this is a chance to have a real and lasting impact<h4>About you</h4>Essential:<ul><li>Significant knowledge of SEND law and statutory processes, including the Children and Families Act 2014, SEND Code of Practice and Equality Act 2010.</li><li>Proven experience managing complex SEND casework, systems or processes within a local authority or related setting.</li><li>Strong negotiation, influencing and problem‑solving skills, with the ability to manage high‑risk or sensitive cases.</li><li>Excellent verbal and written communication skills, able to explain complex information clearly and adapt your style for families, professionals and senior stakeholders.</li><li>Highly organised, able to manage competing priorities and plan work across extended periods.</li><li>Demonstrable ability to build constructive relationships with families, schools, health partners and other agencies.</li><li>Experience working with multi‑disciplinary teams and supporting families through challenging or contentious processes.</li><li>Understanding of the wider political, legislative and organisational context impacting SEND services.</li><li>Experience of advocacy, mediation or representing cases at Tribunal or similar formal processes.</li></ul> Desirable:<ul><li>Line management experience</li></ul>We welcome applications from candidates who currently reside in the UK with established proof of right to work documentation. We are not able to offer sponsorship at this time for this role.This job role is within the&nbsp;Health and Social Care Services, level HSC11&nbsp;job profile. Please locate this via: Job profiles - Health and social careTo hear more about this opportunity please contact <a href="mailto:Alistair.Hines@hertfordshire.gov.uk" target="_blank">Alistair.Hines@hertfordshire.gov.uk</a> / <a href="mailto:Vanessa.Croxford@hertfordshire.gov.uk" target="_blank">Vanessa.Croxford@hertfordshire.gov.uk</a> for an informal discussion about the role.Interview Date: 6th February in ApsleyBenefits of working for us<h4>How to apply</h4>As part of your application, please upload your most recent CV. Ensure your CV is up to date with your employment history (including any employment gaps), and including any training/qualifications. We encourage you to include examples of where you have demonstrated the requirements/criteria in the advert / job profile to allow the panel to fully recognise your skills and abilities. You will have the opportunity to include a short covering paragraph within your application to give us a little more information about your skills, knowledge, and experiences. Secondment This position is open to secondments. If you work for HCC or any other Local Authority and would like to be considered as a Secondment contract, please ensure you complete the&nbsp;Secondment Form&nbsp;as part of your application. If you do not, your application will be considered as a Fixed Term Contract only.<h4>Additional information</h4>Disability Confident We are proud to be a&nbsp;Disability Confident employer&nbsp;and guarantee an interview to anyone disclosing a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria for the post.Safeguarding This role has been identified as requiring a Disclosure &amp; Barring Service (DBS) check.Driving required You’ll need to have the ability to drive and/or travel around Hertfordshire, either using your own mode of transport or a company car to travel to other locations.English Fluency The ability to converse at ease with members of the public and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post (for those whose language is a signed language the provision of a sign language interpreter who speaks English to the necessary standard of fluency will be required).&nbsp;Further information about the legal requirement can be found here.





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Senior SEND Resolutions Officer

Job Title: SEND EHC Team Lead Location: Apsley, Hemel Hempstead / Stevenage Starting salary: £42,839 to £47,181 per annum Contract: Permanent, 37 hours per week <h4>About the role</h4>We’re looking for passionate and experienced SEND Team Leaders to join our School Age SEND Team. In this role, you’ll lead a dedicated group of EHC Coordinators who manage Education, Health, and Care (EHC) Annual Reviews for school-aged children.As a Team Leader, you’ll guide your team in coordinating professionals across education, health, and care sectors, ensuring plans and provision are coproduced with families in a truly person-centred way. You’ll champion high standards of communication and quality, while maintaining oversight of performance and ensuring statutory timescales are met.Your leadership will be key in delivering our SEND obligations. You’ll provide supervision, support professional development, and oversee induction, training, and performance management processes.You’ll work to build and maintain strong, supportive relationships with education settings and families, ensuring that EHC assessments and plans are developed with care, clarity, and consistency.<h4>About you</h4><ul><li>In-depth knowledge of SEND legislation and statutory guidance, including the Children and Families Act 2014, SEND Code of Practice, and SEND Regulations, with the ability to interpret and apply these effectively in practice.</li><li>Proven experience in leading and managing staff, with a track record of delivering excellent service outcomes.</li><li>Strong organisational skills and ability to work under pressure, managing competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.</li><li>Excellent communication and relationship-building skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate across education, health, and care services.</li><li>Educated to degree level or equivalent, or significant experience within education or SEND-related roles.</li></ul>If you have an unrelenting drive to ensure excellent outcomes for children with special educational needs and disabilities, and you can motivate and manage a team to achieve this – this may be your perfect role!For an informal conversation please <a href="mailto:contactanthony.giles@hertfordshire.gov.uk" target="_blank">contactanthony.giles@hertfordshire.gov.uk</a> /&nbsp; <a href="mailto:rupinder.ahluwalia@hertfordshire.gov.uk" target="_blank">rupinder.ahluwalia@hertfordshire.gov.uk</a>This job role is level 11 - Please locate the job profile via: Job profiles - Health and social careBenefits of working for us <h4>How to apply</h4>As part of your application, please upload your most recent CV. Ensure your CV is up to date with your employment history (including any employment gaps), and including any training/qualifications. We encourage you to include examples of where you have demonstrated the requirements/criteria in the advert / job profile to allow the panel to fully recognise your skills and abilities. You will have the opportunity to include a short covering paragraph within your application to give us a little more information about your skills, knowledge, and experiences.<h4>Additional information</h4>Disability Confident We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer and guarantee an interview to anyone disclosing a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria for the post.Safeguarding This role has been identified as requiring a Disclosure &amp; Barring Service (DBS) check.Driving required You’ll need to have the ability to drive and/or travel around Hertfordshire, either using your own mode of transport or a company car to travel to other locations.English Fluency The ability to converse at ease with members of the public and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post (for those whose language is a signed language the provision of a sign language interpreter who speaks English to the necessary standard of fluency will be required). Further information about the legal requirement can be found here.





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SEND EHC Team Lead

<h2>About the job</h2>Salary: £53,460 - £56,681 a year plus £3,203 car benefit allowance Hours per week: 37 Contract type: PermanentAs Designated Social Care Officer, you will be responsible for the strategic development, operational delivery, and continuous improvement of Children’s Services and statutory social work interventions relating to Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND).You will act as the lead officer for Social Care within the Local Area SEND Service, influencing the design and delivery of services that reflect the needs and voices of children, young people, and families. Working closely with NHS and Department for Education colleagues, you will help shape a coherent, joined-up SEND strategy that meets our legal duties under the Children and Families Act 2014 and the SEND Code of Practice (2015).Key Responsibilities:<ul><li>Provide strategic leadership for social care elements of the Local Area SEND strategy.</li><li>Collaborate with multi-agency partners to design and deliver integrated, person-centred services.</li><li>Use intelligence, data, and insight to inform service development and drive performance.</li><li>Champion the voice of children, young people, and families – ensuring they are heard and reflected in decisions.</li><li>Strengthen cross-sector relationships, including with education, health, voluntary sector partners, and the Parent Carer Forum (EPIC Luton).</li><li>Support the transition of young people with SEND into adulthood through effective cross-agency planning.</li></ul>Please note this role does not attract sponsorship<h2>About you</h2>You are a dynamic, influential professional with deep expertise in SEND and a strong background in social care. You are passionate about achieving positive outcomes for children and families and bring strategic thinking, partnership-building, and a solution-focused mindset.You will bring:<ul><li>A recognised professional qualification in Social Work.</li><li>Significant experience leading and developing SEND services in collaboration with multi-agency partners.</li><li>A strong track record of motivating and managing teams to achieve performance outcomes.</li><li>In-depth knowledge of key SEND legislation and policies, including the Children and Families Act 2014, SEND Code of Practice, and equalities legislation.</li><li>Proven ability to increase participation of families in service design and delivery.</li><li>Excellent communication, influencing, and negotiation skills – with the ability to work across all levels and sectors.</li><li>Experience of preparing high-quality reports and strategic briefings to shape service direction.</li></ul>Why Join Us?This is a rare opportunity to play a central role in shaping the future of SEND services in Luton. You’ll be part of a forward-thinking, collaborative leadership team committed to innovation, inclusion, and co-production. We offer a supportive work environment where your expertise will directly contribute to improving outcomes for children and families across the borough.<h2>About us</h2>Our ambitious Luton 2040 Vision&nbsp;– that no-one in Luton will have to live in poverty – is at the heart of everything we do. We recognise that our people are remarkable, talented, committed and passionate about serving our residents.The people of Luton depend heavily on this council – and that means our workforce! Are you ready to realise the remarkable and help us deliver our vision?We welcome applications from all sections of the community and are committed to developing a workforce that&nbsp;reflects the diversity of our borough<h2>Application process</h2>Because of the nature of this job, it will be necessary for the appropriate level of criminal record disclosure to be undertaken. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore applicants are required to declare all unspent cautions and convictions; and also any adult cautions (simple or conditional), and spent convictions that are not protected as defined by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2020). A person’s criminal record will not in itself prevent a person from being appointed to this post. Applicants will not be refused posts because of offences which are not relevant to, and do not place them at or make them a risk in, the role for which they are applying. However in the event of the employment being taken up, any failure to disclose such offence, as detailed above, will result in dismissal or disciplinary action by the Authority.<h2>Additional information</h2>We offer a range of excellent staff benefits which include: <ul><li>From 25&nbsp;to 32&nbsp;days’ annual leave:linked to length of service and grade</li><li>Buying annual leave scheme:buy up to 20 days additional annual leave</li><li>Career Pathways:step up in your career or move into a specialist area</li><li>Pension scheme:with generous employer contributions of up to20.2 per cent (at July 2023) and 3x salary death in service grant</li><li>Generous relocation package:up to £8,000 (subject to eligibility)</li><li>Employee Assistance Programme:a free, 24/7 confidential counselling and wellbeing support service available to all employees, their partner or spouse and dependent children over 16 still living at home</li><li>Work/life balance:flexible working options including working from home where possible. We welcome requests for flexible working arrangements including part-time hours and alternative working patterns</li><li>Training and support:unlimited access to development courses, mentoring and support and clear career pathways</li><li>Staff offers:includes discounts on your MOT, gym and fitness, restaurants and salons</li><li>Arriva Travel Club:great value savings on local bus travel</li><li>Friday Funday Socials -One Friday every 2 months where we encourage our staff to get together to socialise after work</li></ul><h2>Available documents</h2>Attached documents are available under links. Clicking a document link will initialize its download.<ul><li><a href="https://emea3.recruitmentplatform.com/tlk/pages/fo/download_job_file.jsp?ID=PSKFK026203F3VBQB686G8N7P&amp;nDocumentID=1662946&amp;ptId=12208" target="_blank">download: PREF105708 M5 Designated Social Care Officer for SEND - JD.pdf</a></li><li><a href="https://emea3.recruitmentplatform.com/tlk/pages/fo/download_job_file.jsp?ID=PSKFK026203F3VBQB686G8N7P&amp;nDocumentID=1662947&amp;ptId=12208" target="_blank">download: Luton_Values_Flyer.pdf</a></li></ul>





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Designated Social Care Officer for SEND

Job DescriptionSenior Practitioner - Social Work AcademySalary:&nbsp;£45,624&nbsp;– £52,038&nbsp;per annum Grade:&nbsp;F Contract Type:&nbsp;Permanent&nbsp; Working Hours:&nbsp;37 Hours Per WeekAbout the RoleAre you passionate about shaping Social Work&nbsp;across adult and children services&nbsp;through learning and development? Do you have a proven track record of supporting Social Work learners and a strong commitment to driving excellence in practice? If so, this is your opportunity to make a real impact by joining our Social Work Academy as a Senior Practitioner.In this pivotal role, you’ll play a key part in developing talent across all career stages—from students to experienced professionals. You’ll provide tailored support to individuals, lead engaging learning workshops, and contribute to the moderation and quality assurance of our programmes. This is your chance to influence practice standards and help build a workforce equipped to deliver outstanding Social Work.What We Are Looking For:<ul> <li>Qualified Social Worker with current Social Work England registration.</li> <li>Qualified Practice Educator (PEPs 2)&nbsp;– essential.</li> <li>Strong experience in mentoring, supervising, and supporting Social Workers.</li> <li>Excellent communication and leadership skills.</li> <li>Commitment to promoting high standards of Social Work practice and professional development.</li> <li>Flexible approach to the role to meet the needs of the service which will include being available within the office when required (minimum 2 x per week)</li></ul>DBS Check: At Enhanced Level with Adults and Children's Barred List is required for this post.Closing Dates: &nbsp;Redeployment Only: 15th January 2026Internal &amp; External: 1st February 2026Interview Date: 11th and 12th February 2026For more information please contact - Deb Ireland - <a href="mailto:direland@thurrock.gov.uk" target="_blank">direland@thurrock.gov.uk</a>&nbsp;To view the Job Profile and Person Specification please follow the link below:<a href="https://thurrockc.sharepoint.com/:b:/s/ThurrockCouncilPublicDocuments/IQDvxvjCdn8ZSqngZvzaCujzAcZwu1d1qerPwr6iC14Szog?e=fCPcJM" target="_blank">Download Job Profile (PDF Document)</a>Application RequirementsAs part of the Safer Recruitment process, Gap Management is required for all Safeguarding roles.&nbsp;Please complete the Gaps in Employment grid provided (refer to the example document for guidance) and upload it under&nbsp;Miscellaneous Documents&nbsp;as part of your application.&nbsp;&nbsp;If the Job Profile and Person Specification list any qualifications as essential, please also upload copies of those relevant qualifications. &nbsp;<a href="https://thurrockc.sharepoint.com/:w:/s/ThurrockCouncilPublicDocuments/EXtYMXeGlbVPjAoxHwfnCuIB6KNWFCXe3i6bJI6MRBQZ-Q?e=dGt2M1" target="_blank">Gaps in Employment Form</a><a href="https://thurrockc.sharepoint.com/:b:/s/ThurrockCouncilPublicDocuments/Ecz7hL-hyYFGvVpdkZ55ozkBS_giEjpigg97yi5KrF2SVw?e=vKePlG" target="_blank">Gaps in Employment Example&nbsp;</a>About usWhy Thurrock? Working at Thurrock Council gives you the opportunity to join an organisation that is changing at pace, one where you can make a real difference to the lives of the people we serve.Thurrock Council is moving towards a new community leadership approach which involves linking with local partners and communities as we shape our improvement for the years ahead. This is an exciting time to join us, to shape the future success of our changing organisation and to have a positive influence on our borough.&nbsp;Our locationThurrock is located on the north bank of the river Thames. Our urban centres are a vibrant mix of established towns and new young communities, with a diverse and growing population of around 160,000&nbsp;residents. We are an emerging cultural and arts centre, home to the production centre for the Royal Opera House and the National Skills Academy for Creative and Cultural Skills. We have excellent retail and leisure opportunities, including Lakeside Shopping Centre, country parks, forests, and marshes. Thurrock is just half an hour journey away from the centre of London by train and well connected by road.Staff benefitsWe offer lots of staff benefits, including a generous annual leave entitlement and hybrid working. We champion flexible working and job share applications are welcome.Further information can be found here <a href="https://www.thurrock.gov.uk/working-for-council/employment-benefits" target="_blank">Employment benefits | Working for the council | Thurrock Council</a>Equality, Diversity &amp; InclusionThurrock Council is committed to equal opportunities. As a Disability Confident Employer, disabled people will be offered an interview where they meet all essential criteria on the person specification. We serve a diverse community where people are different yet equal. Diversity underpins everything we do. For further information about Thurrock Council please visit our website: <a href="https://www.thurrock.gov.uk/" target="_blank">Thurrock Council</a>





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Senior Practitioner - Social Work Academy

Job Title: ARC Team Manager Starting Salary: £53,806 progressing to £59,497 per annum + 3% MUSHA payment Hours: 37.0 Location: Welwyn Garden City Contract Type: Permanent Directorate: Childrens Services<h4>About the team</h4>ARC (Attachment, Regulation &amp; Competency) Services is a countywide therapeutic trauma-based service run by Hertfordshire County Council.The ARC Short Breaks and Rapid Response teams fit within those Services alongside 2 other teams.Our focus is to support families to prevent a child entering the care system through our Short Breaks offer (for young people aged 11-17 under Section 17) and crisis response.The Lakes is the residential element of the services and provides 3 beds for planned admissions into the Short Breaks and 1 Rapid Response bed to be used for 24 hours in a crisis.Since 2009 we have grown and developed our services, and will continue to by introducing new therapeutic interventions to meet the needs of the families of Hertfordshire.<h4>About the role</h4>This role is unique in that it not only requires Ofsted registration for our Short Break service but also to have oversight and management of our Rapid Response team and bed, who respond to families in crisis out of hours.As ARC Team Manager you will oversee and manage both teams being responsible for recruitment, training and development of new staff as well as managing, supervision, performance and sickness.You will be required to provide a cost-effective service by ensuring you keep within budgets, consideration of staffing and managing occupancy levels.You will be required to assess, manage and mitigate risks when looking at compatibility of admissions into Short Breaks alongside the use of our Rapid Response bed in emergencies.Safeguarding will be at your forefront throughout to ensure the safety of young people and their families.As an holistic service you will be required to work in partnership with other agencies including social teams, health, education, CAMHS, police, Ofsted.You will be expected to communicate directly with families to develop / review / adapt the service they are receiving.You will be required to provide monthly data and information to the Service Manager presenting outcomes / stats and predictions.This role also includes being part of a Management on-call rota to provide advice and reassurance to teams out of hours, weekends and Bank holidays.<h4>About you</h4>Essential:<ul><li>Social Work Degree or residential management equivalent.</li><li>Experience of working in the residential sector.</li><li>Knowledge of Quality Standards and Ofsted Regulations.</li><li>Advanced knowledge of Safeguarding.</li><li>Ability to assess, manage and mitigate risk.</li><li>Leadership skills.</li><li>Experience in managing and supervising a staff team.</li><li>Confident communication skills to ensure an open holistic approach to the service offered.</li><li>Understanding of trauma · Flexibility with working hours is required to support teams and families during evening and weekends where needed. </li><li>Driving Licence and access to a vehicle. Desirable:</li><li>Understanding of budgets – training will be provided.</li><li>Ability to gather / present data.</li><li>Knowledge and experience working within ARC Framework / NVR or other therapeutic approaches</li></ul>We welcome applications from candidates who currently reside in the UK with established proof of right to work documentation. We are not able to offer sponsorship at this time for this role.This job role is within the Health and Social Care Services, level HSC13 job profile. Please locate this via:Job profiles - Health and social careTo hear more about this opportunity please contact Joanne Harris <a href="mailto:joanne.harris@hertfordshire.gov.uk" target="_blank">joanne.harris@hertfordshire.gov.uk</a>.Interview Date: 11th, 12th and 13th February.&nbsp;Benefits of working for us<h4>How to apply</h4>As part of your application, please upload your most recent CV. Ensure your CV is up to date with your employment history (including any employment gaps), and including any training/qualifications. We encourage you to include examples of where you have demonstrated the requirements/criteria in the advert / job profile to allow the panel to fully recognise your skills and abilities. You will have the opportunity to include a short covering paragraph within your application to give us a little more information about your skills, knowledge, and experiences. <h4>Additional information</h4>Disability Confident We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer and guarantee an interview to anyone disclosing a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria for the post.Safeguarding This role has been identified as requiring a Disclosure &amp; Barring Service (DBS) check.Driving required You’ll need to have the ability to drive and/or travel around Hertfordshire, either using your own mode of transport or a company car to travel to other locations.English Fluency The ability to converse at ease with members of the public and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post (for those whose language is a signed language the provision of a sign language interpreter who speaks English to the necessary standard of fluency will be required). 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ARC Team Manager

Job Title: Senior Social Worker - Transforming Care, 0-25 Together Service Starting Salary: £49,282 progressing to £53,460 per annum per annum including enhancement Hours: 37 Location: Stevenage or Hemel Hempstead - with travel across and out of County (with flexible working) Contract Type:&nbsp;Permanent Directorate: Childrens Services<h4>About the team</h4>Transforming Care is a national programme implemented by NHS England to transform the care and support for children, young people and adults with a learning disability and/or autism who may be in hospital/at risk of hospital admission, or possibly in contact with the Criminal Justice System.&nbsp; The Hertfordshire Transforming Care Team are proud to work to enable people to live ordinary lives in the community despite significant barriers and challenges. Do you have what it takes to keep people at the centre of your approach as you work within a supportive and experienced team to prevent admission, support discharge and build community capacity as suitable alternates to hospital?&nbsp;<h4>About the role</h4>You will work at the forefront of best practice to deliver personalised support to vulnerable adults with the most complex care needs. You will have the skills necessary to develop discharge pathways from psychiatric hospitals and in prevention work to avoid inappropriate admission to hospital. Your work will be adult focused but within a team that offers an All Age approach across the fields of learning disability and autism. You will work alongside wider professional agencies including advocacy, health and local and national commissioner groups to effect change.&nbsp;Essential to the role is the ability to see the potential in people and to take a creative and proactive approach to risk and problem solving despite being challenged to the contrary. You will understand the complex and often conflicting matters of enabling ordinary lives whilst protecting people including the public from harm, and the role legal frameworks play. You will be able to progress and keep people at the centre in ‘stuck’ cultures and systems.&nbsp;<h4>About you</h4>Essential:<ul><li>Qualified and registered Social Worker/Occupational Therapist /Community Nurse adhering to national professional standards.</li><li>Experience and knowledge in learning disabilities, autism, mental health, and relevant legislation.</li><li>Experience in assessing capacity and best interest decision making and in the understanding of Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards.</li><li>Experience in working and communicating effectively across MDTs, family, advocates, and wider stakeholders such as commissioners and health/social care leads.</li><li>Excellent communication and organisational skills.</li><li>You will be expected to work autonomously, able to Smart Work and visit out of county placements.</li><li>You will have excellent skills in assessment and report writing.</li><li>Experience of complex case management and working with individuals at increased risk of harm.</li><li>Driving licence and access to a vehicle – ability to travel within and outside of the county.</li></ul>Desirable:<ul><li>Ideally you will have experience of working with people placed in inpatient settings; you may have experience of working with people in a forensic setting.</li><li>Ideally you will have experience of tribunal and court of protection work including submitting evidence and court attendance.</li></ul>In return, we will offer excellent learning and varied development opportunities. A protected caseload to deliver intensive and personalised care, regular supervision (including, if relevant, access to clinical specialism supervision), and an approachable and supportive team who are keen to keep their ideas fresh and learn together.This job role is within the&nbsp;Health and Social Care, level HSC11&nbsp;job profile. Please locate this via:Job profiles - Health and social careTo hear more about this opportunity please contact <a href="mailto:Abi.Idris@hertfordshire.gov.uk" target="_blank">Abi.Idris@hertfordshire.gov.uk</a> for an informal discussion about the role.Interview Date: 27th and 28th JanuaryBenefits of working for us<h4>How to apply</h4>As part of your application, please upload your most recent CV. Ensure your CV is up to date with your employment history (including any employment gaps), and including any training/qualifications. We encourage you to include examples of where you have demonstrated the requirements/criteria in the advert / job profile to allow the panel to fully recognise your skills and abilities. You will have the opportunity to include a short covering paragraph within your application to give us a little more information about your skills, knowledge, and experiences. <h4>Additional information</h4>We welcome applications from candidates who currently reside in the UK with established proof of right to work documentation. We are not able to offer sponsorship at this time for this role.Disability Confident We are proud to be a&nbsp;Disability Confident employer&nbsp;and guarantee an interview to anyone disclosing a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria for the post.Safeguarding This role has been identified as requiring a Disclosure &amp; Barring Service (DBS) check.Driving required You’ll need to have the ability to drive and/or travel around Hertfordshire, either using your own mode of transport or a company car to travel to other locations.English Fluency The ability to converse at ease with members of the public and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post (for those whose language is a signed language the provision of a sign language interpreter who speaks English to the necessary standard of fluency will be required).&nbsp;Further information about the legal requirement can be found here.





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Senior Social Worker - Transforming Care, 0-25 Together Service

Job Title: Senior Social Worker - Safeguarding Out of Hours Starting Salary: £42,839 progressing to £47,181 per annum (pro rata for part time) Hours: 37 Location: Hatfield Contract Type: Permanent Directorate: Adult Care ServicesJoin our Safeguarding out of hours serviceYou’ll need to be an Approved Mental Health Professional (AMHP) and Social Work England registered<h4>About the team</h4>Our Safeguarding Out of Hours Service operates outside of the normal working day, therefore shifts are available for evenings, overnight and weekends. You will be based at Police Headquarters, with the option of working from home.&nbsp; Shifts are busy and the work is challenging and varied<h4>About the role</h4>You will be a Qualified Social Worker registered with Social Work England, with at least two years of experience as an Approved Mental Health Professional (AMHP).As a SOOHS practitioner, you will deliver professional social care services to individuals and families facing emergency situations in the community outside of normal working hours, anywhere in the county.You will be responsible for completing, recording, and transmitting reports of any interventions to local social care services by the next working day. The role aims to fulfil all the County Council’s statutory duties regarding social care emergencies outside of normal office hours, particularly for vulnerable adults, individuals with learning or physical disabilities, and families affected by mental illness. The team also provides AMHP cover.<h4>About you</h4>Essential:<ul><li>Social Work degree and Registration with Social Work England</li><li>You’ll need to be an Approved Mental Health Professional</li><li>Full Driving Licence</li><li>You will have experience and knowledge of relevant legislation with proven ability working with vulnerable people in health and social care.</li><li>You will have extensive experience and knowledge of safeguarding practice.</li><li>You will be self-motivated, with the ability to work alone when required.</li></ul>We welcome applications from candidates who currently reside in the UK with established proof of right to work documentation. We are not able to offer sponsorship at this time for this role.This job role is within the Health and Social Care Services, level HSC11 job profile. Please locate this via:Job profiles - Health and social careTo hear more about this opportunity please contact <a href="mailto:jim.barry@hertfordshire.gov.uk" target="_blank">jim.barry@hertfordshire.gov.uk</a> for an informal discussion about the role.Interview Date: week commencing 2 FebruaryBenefits of working for us<h4>How to apply</h4>As part of your application, please upload your most recent CV. Ensure your CV is up to date with your employment history (including any employment gaps), and including any training/qualifications. We encourage you to include examples of where you have demonstrated the requirements/criteria in the advert / job profile to allow the panel to fully recognise your skills and abilities. You will have the opportunity to include a short covering paragraph within your application to give us a little more information about your skills, knowledge, and experiences.<h4>Additional information</h4>Disability Confident We are proud to be a&nbsp;Disability Confident employer&nbsp;and guarantee an interview to anyone disclosing a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria for the post.Safeguarding This role has been identified as requiring a Disclosure &amp; Barring Service (DBS) check.Driving required You’ll need to have the ability to drive and/or travel around Hertfordshire, either using your own mode of transport or a company car to travel to other locations.English Fluency The ability to converse at ease with members of the public and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post (for those whose language is a signed language the provision of a sign language interpreter who speaks English to the necessary standard of fluency will be required).&nbsp;Further information about the legal requirement can be found here.





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