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2 Year Fixed Term Contract
Location: London Borough of Redbridge

Redbridge is proud to be a Government Pathfinder for the Family First Partnership Programme, leading innovative approaches to supporting families in need. We are seeking a passionate and experienced&nbsp;Senior Social Worker&nbsp;to join our Family Resource Service and work across&nbsp;Children’s and Adults services.

About the Role
As an&nbsp;NRPF&nbsp;Senior Social Worker, you will play a vital role in supporting families and individuals who have no recourse to public funds. Your primary focus will be ensuring &nbsp;adults and families are making progress with their Home Office applications, enabling them to access public funds and move towards stability and independence.
Reporting to the Service Manager, you will:
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<li>Provide tailored support to those most in need, ensuring compliance with statutory duties.</li>
<li>Signpost individuals who are not eligible for support to appropriate organisations for assistance.</li>
<li>Apply your expertise in&nbsp;immigration law, human rights, and social care&nbsp;to deliver high-quality assessments and reviews.</li>
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About You
We are looking for a&nbsp;qualified and registered Social Worker&nbsp;who:
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<li>Has experience working with vulnerable adults, children, and families.</li>
<li>Understands the complexities of&nbsp;NRPF, immigration processes, and safeguarding.</li>
<li>Can work collaboratively within a multi-agency environment.</li>
<li>Is committed to promoting equality, diversity, and inclusion in all aspects of practice.</li>
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Why Join Us?
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<li>Be part of a pioneering programme shaping the future of family support.</li>
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<li>Work in a dynamic, supportive team environment.</li>
<li>Access professional development opportunities and career progression.</li>
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Apply today and make a real difference to families who need your expertise.
To apply for this post please visit <a href="http://www.redbridge.gov.uk/jobs" target="_blank">www.redbridge.gov.uk/jobs</a> or copt the following link into your browser:&nbsp;
<a href="https://ce0320li.webitrent.com/ce0320li_webrecruitment/wrd/run/ETREC107GF.open?VACANCY_ID=851773gVFz&amp;WVID=958433OaLq" target="_blank">https://ce0320li.webitrent.com/ce0320li_webrecruitment/wrd/run/ETREC107…</a>
All short-listed applicants will need to demonstrate proof of right to work in the UK.

We are committed to employment practices that promote diversity and inclusion in employment and welcome applications from qualified applicants regardless of age, disability, gender identity, sex, marriage and civil partnership status, pregnancy and maternity status, colour, race, religion, or belief.

London Borough of Redbridge

Senior Social Worker – No Recourse to Public Funds (NRPF)

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A Qualified Social Work Practice Manager in Family Help 1
Permanent - Full Time Office Based
Location: Station Road, Barkingside
Directly reporting to the Family Help Team 1 Manager.
The Family Help Teams have successfully embedded the new Family Help model ensuring that children and families in Redbridge receive a seamless&nbsp;service from the very start of the child’s journey. Through our new Family Help Team, we’ve integrated services to provide better support for children at risk of harm by combining the expertise of our Early Help, Community Social Work and Child Protection Assessment Teams, to create a unified approach that offers early help, CIN, and child protection support—all delivered through a joined-up, multi-agency framework. There will no longer be any step ups or step downs, and the focus will be around building trusting relationships and offering families bespoke support at the earliest opportunity.
We are now looking to recruit a qualified Practice Manager to manage and oversee the work of the Early Help practitioners and lead the way in creating bespoke and innovative interventions that will help to support families across the continuum of need in the Family Help Team 1. You will be responsible for managing a cohort of eight Early Help practitioners, providing good quality supervision, case directions and support. You will also oversee the throughput of work undertaken by Early Help Practitioners as well as linking in with social workers to provide a seamless service to children and families.
Are you an experienced leader with a passion for supporting families and making a difference in the community? We are seeking a dedicated&nbsp;Practice Manager&nbsp;to join our&nbsp;Family Help Team, playing a pivotal role in delivering high-quality support services to children and families.
Key Responsibilities:
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<li>Lead, manage, and supervise a team of practitioners, ensuring effective delivery of family support services.</li>
<li>Provide professional guidance and oversight to ensure best practices and compliance with relevant policies and regulations.</li>
<li>Monitor and evaluate service effectiveness, using data and feedback to drive continuous improvement.</li>
<li>Oversee case management and ensure timely interventions for families in need.</li>
<li>Promote a positive, inclusive, and supportive team culture that fosters professional growth and development.</li>
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Essential Criteria:
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<li>Proven experience in managing and supervising teams within children’s services, family support, or social care settings.</li>
<li>Strong knowledge of safeguarding practices, early intervention strategies, and relevant legislation.</li>
<li>Excellent leadership and people management skills, with the ability to motivate and inspire a team.</li>
<li>Ability to work collaboratively with multi-agency partners and engage effectively with families.</li>
<li>Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities, with a focus on delivering positive outcomes.</li>
<li>Relevant professional qualification in social work, family support, or a related field.</li>
<li>Excellent communication and organisational skills.</li>
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This is an exciting opportunity for a dedicated professional to contribute to the success of our Family Help Team and make a lasting impact in the lives of children and families. If you have the skills and experience required, we would love to hear from you!
To apply for this post please visit <a href="http://www.redbridge.gov.uk/jobs" target="_blank">www.redbridge.gov.uk/jobs</a> or copy the following link into your browser:&nbsp;
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All short-listed applicants will need to demonstrate proof of right to work in the UK.

We are committed to employment practices that promote diversity and inclusion in employment and welcome applications from qualified applicants regardless of age, disability, gender identity, sex, marriage and civil partnership status, pregnancy and maternity status, colour, race, religion, or belief.

Practice Manager

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Permanent - Full time office-based
Location: Station Road, Barkingside

Introduction to the Specialist Exploitation Team (SET)

Are you ready to be part of something extraordinary? The Specialist Exploitation Team (SET) at Redbridge Children’s Services is leading the way in safeguarding children at risk of exploitation,&nbsp;and this is a truly exciting time to join us. SET is a dynamic, multi-disciplinary team dedicated to making a real difference for young people facing extra-familial harm. Our work is rooted in creativity, innovation, and deep relationship-based practice—because we know that meaningful change starts with trust and understanding.
What sets SET apart? We offer manageable caseloads so practitioners can devote time to intensive, bespoke interventions. Our specialist focus means every child we support is experiencing risk outside the home, and our approach is tailored to meet their unique needs. Working closely with community partners, we design creative solutions that divert children from harm and open positive, realistic alternatives.
This year, we’re thrilled to be introducing ROTH pathways—an innovative framework that will further strengthen our ability to respond to complex safeguarding challenges. As a Senior Practitioner, you’ll be at the forefront of this transformation, helping to shape new strategies and deliver outstanding outcomes for vulnerable young people.
Join SET and be part of a forward-thinking team that’s passionate about improving lives, driving change, and pioneering new approaches in contextual safeguarding. If you’re looking for a role where your expertise, creativity, and commitment will truly make a difference, we want to hear from you.

How we work
SET is a dedicated multi-disciplinary team with experienced social workers and Family Support workers who work directly with children and their families for the duration of their involvement with Children’s Social Care.
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<li>Manageable caseloads:&nbsp;Allowing time for meaningful engagement and intensive support of children and young people.</li>
<li>Specialist focus:&nbsp;Only children experiencing exploitation or risk outside the home are allocated to SET.</li>
<li>Relationship-based practice:&nbsp;We prioritise building deep, trusting relationships with children and families, spending time to understand their unique needs.</li>
<li>Creative interventions:&nbsp;Working with community partners, we design bespoke plans that divert children from harm and provide realistic, positive alternatives.</li>
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The Role
As a Senior Practitioner in SET, you will play a key role in delivering this innovative approach. You will:
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<li>Work intensively with children and families to build trust and create positive change.</li>
<li>Undertake assessments of children/young people and their families</li>
<li>Manage a case load of Child in Need, Child Protection, Child Looked After, and/or cases in court.</li>
<li>Use creativity and community partnerships to design bespoke interventions.</li>
<li>Contribute to the team’s specialist practice and help shape innovative safeguarding strategies.</li>
<li>Lead on ROTH pathways</li>
<li>Be a nominated lead, working across partnerships to keep children safe.</li>
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Criteria
We’re looking for passionate, skilled professionals who are ready to make a real impact. To join SET as a Senior Practitioner, you should meet the following criteria:
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<li>Post-qualified experience:&nbsp;Minimum of 2 years as a qualified social worker, with proven ability to work independently and as part of a team.</li>
<li>Interest in adolescence:&nbsp;A genuine enthusiasm for working with young people and understanding the unique challenges they face.</li>
<li>Contextual safeguarding expertise:&nbsp;Solid knowledge of contextual safeguarding, or a strong willingness to learn and develop in this area.</li>
<li>Registration:&nbsp;SW England registered social worker.</li>
<li>Assessment and safeguarding:&nbsp;Confident in undertaking assessments and knowledgeable about safeguarding processes, including Child in Need, Child Protection, and Looked After Children procedures as well as court work.</li>
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If you’re committed to improving outcomes for vulnerable adolescents and excited by the opportunity to help shape innovative safeguarding strategies—especially as we introduce ROTH pathways—then we’d love to hear from you.
This is an opportunity to join a forward-thinking team that is committed to improving outcomes for vulnerable young people through specialist expertise and meaningful relationships.
To apply for this post please visit <a href="http://www.redbridge.gov.uk/jobs" target="_blank">www.redbridge.gov.uk/jobs</a> or copy the following link into your browser:&nbsp;
<a href="https://ce0320li.webitrent.com/ce0320li_webrecruitment/wrd/run/ETREC107GF.open?VACANCY_ID=367379gVFz&amp;WVID=958433OaLq" target="_blank">https://ce0320li.webitrent.com/ce0320li_webrecruitment/wrd/run/ETREC107…</a>
All short-listed applicants will need to demonstrate proof of right to work in the UK.

We are committed to employment practices that promote diversity and inclusion in employment and welcome applications from qualified applicants regardless of age, disability, gender identity, sex, marriage and civil partnership status, pregnancy and maternity status, colour, race, religion, or belief.

Senior Social Worker x2

Job DescriptionOrganisation: London Borough of Waltham ForestSalary: PO8 - PO9 £59,511 - £67,575Retention Bonus:&nbsp;Up to £3,000 (terms &amp; conditions apply)&nbsp;Contract Type:&nbsp;Permanent, Full-TimeWorking hours per week:&nbsp;36Application Deadline: 13/01/2026&nbsp;Proposed Interview Dates: TBCReference: 1967About Us:&nbsp;Bursting with culture, energy, and opportunity, the London Borough of Waltham Forest is a welcoming and exciting place to work.&nbsp;We are a highly ambitious borough. Driven by culture and the innate creativity of our residents, we have tight-knit and diverse communities. Our work is always resident-focused, insight-led, digitally driven and commercially minded: we’re a borough focused on meeting and exceeding the needs of our existing and future residents.&nbsp;London Borough of Waltham Forest is one of the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.london.gov.uk/good-work-standard" target="_blank">Mayor of London’s Good Work Standard</a>&nbsp;employers. This accreditation is proof of our commitment to creating a healthy, fair and inclusive workplace. This includes fair pay and conditions, workplace wellbeing, skills, progression and diversity.&nbsp;About the Team Managers – Assessment role:&nbsp;We're seeking dedicated, qualified and experienced team manager to join our Assessment teams.&nbsp;We are a supportive, focused, and inspirational service. Our shared purpose is to nurture independence and freedom of choice in our children, young people, and families, helping them to achieve the best possible outcomes. All our staff work together to build and maintain a centre of excellence and best practice. In return for your hard work, we will give you the time and active support you need to make a difference.&nbsp;Promoting creativity is at the heart of our agenda to develop social work; you will be encouraged to share ideas, bring about positive change, and strive to continuously improve outcomes for our vulnerable children and young people.<a href="http://fs-filestore-eu.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/Waltham_Forest/Role%20Profiles/TeamManager_CSC.pdf" target="_blank">&gt;&gt; Click here to download the Role Profile &lt;&lt;</a>&nbsp;Key Responsibilities:&nbsp;<ul> <li>Build a highly competent, effective, motivated and outcome focused team.&nbsp;</li> <li>Provide a trusting and supportive environment for staff to feel a sense of shared responsibility and camaraderie. Encourage staff to share their experiences and seek support from their peers.</li> <li>Complete recruitment, induction, development, performance reviews, employee relations and all HR processes and planning to the required standards and timescales.</li> <li>Ensure effective team meetings take place to required timescales.</li> <li>Ensure the workforce development strategy is implemented, including the induction of new staff.</li> <li>Regular supervision is undertaken, and clear objectives set and monitored through the Council’s Appraisal process.</li> <li>Use resources including equipment, people, and systems optimally and efficiently.</li> <li>Plan, develop and deliver the annual budget. Maximise value for money.</li> <li>Control financial expenditure and financial integrity to assure regulatory and Council policy compliance.</li> <li>Prepare, distribute and present reports to the appropriate committee to the required standards and timescales.</li> <li>Make evidence-based recommendations.</li> <li>Take overall responsibility for quantitative and qualitative performance management for the Team.</li> <li>Analyse and utilise reports to understand and improve the performance and productivity of individuals and the team.</li> <li>Adapt supervision to be cognizant of supervisees’ cultural orientation, background and values.</li> <li>Identify performance issues and take timely action to remedy them.</li> <li>Work in partnership with HR to manage and resolve performance issues within Council procedures.</li></ul>Qualifications and Requirements:&nbsp;<ul> <li>Proven social work experience/placement in children and families setting with experience in managing a team of social workers.&nbsp;</li> <li>Demonstrable knowledge and experience of issues relating to looked-after children, including relevant legislation, guidance, and procedures.</li> <li>Experience of service delivery which is culturally sensitive and responsive to the needs of a multi-cultural community.</li> <li>Able to prioritise and effectively work under pressure.</li> <li>Managing a quality service by ensuring key performance indicators relating to service areas are met and that robust monitoring processes are in place to monitor your team’s performance and that measures are in place to address issues if there exist any.&nbsp;</li> <li>Ability to oversee and support team members ensuring that a clear and regular reporting lines exist to senior managers.&nbsp;</li> <li>Display agile behaviours and understand change at any given moment and respond to it effectively.</li> <li>Ability to communicate clearly, both verbally and in writing, and to follow through on required legislative and statutory responsibilities.&nbsp;</li> <li>Commitment to the participation of children, young people and their families both at an individual and service level</li> <li>In rare emergency situations, the ability to work flexible or unsocial hours at short notice.</li></ul>Desirable<ul> <li>Have an understanding of the Children Acts 1989 and 2004 and other relevant legislation, procedures and guidance relating to children and families.</li> <li>Have a good understanding around permanency planning of children and transitioning through care. &nbsp;&nbsp;</li> <li>Awareness of current issues in childcare policy and practice</li> <li>Commitment to the Council’s Equal Opportunities Policy and acceptance of responsibility for its practical application.</li> <li>To understand and comply with the requirements of the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974.</li></ul>How to Apply:&nbsp;Interested candidates are invited to submit their applications online by pressing the ‘Apply’ button below. This includes a supporting statement that outlines to us how your skills and experience make you a good candidate for this vacancy.&nbsp;Terms and conditions:&nbsp;The below terms and conditions apply to this role:&nbsp;Satisfactory employment references and CIFAS identity checks&nbsp;Satisfactory declaration of interest&nbsp;This role is subject to safer recruitment practices as it involves work with children and/ or vulnerable adultsSatisfactory DBS check;&nbsp;EnhancedContinued professional body registrationAs a public authority, we must ensure that members of staff in public-facing roles are able to speak fluent English. This means that they must have a command of spoken English, with confidence and accuracy, sufficient for the effective performance of their role. This requirement does not refer to any English language qualifications, regional or international accents, dialects, speech impediments or the tone of conversations. It does not require staff to speak only in English.&nbsp;Equal Opportunity Employer:&nbsp;Waltham Forest is a diverse borough where diversity is valued and is integral to both, service delivery and employment of its staff. The Council is proud of its rich mix of communities and as the largest employer in the area, it works hard to respond to the changing needs of its population. We use our statutory duties on race, gender and disability equality and best practice in respect of age, faith and sexual orientation to ensure equality of opportunity in the workplace. The Council is committed to meeting its four equality objectives: promoting equality of opportunity; opposing all forms of discrimination, intolerance and disadvantage; ensuring our workforce reflects the diverse communities of Waltham Forest at all levels; providing fair, appropriate, accessible and excellent services to all. Respecting diversity is a core Council value.&nbsp;To support the above and reduce the risk of bias in its recruitment activities, the Council is operating an anonymous shortlisting process, which hides personal information that can identify individuals until their application has been considered for shortlisting. The Council also operates a scheme whereby, for jobs graded up to and including scale SO2, internal candidates are considered first. This includes those candidates who self-identify as having a disability for the purposes of the Disability Confident scheme. For more information, please refer to our recruitment and selection policy.&nbsp;We are keen to support employees to balance their working life with other commitments. Therefore, wherever possible, we will consider working arrangements that suit an individual's personal circumstances whilst still meeting the needs of the Council. If you would like to discuss the possible flexible working options that might be applicable to this role, please contact the person named below or feel free to discuss this during your interview.&nbsp;For more information on the benefits of working for the Council, please visit&nbsp;<a href="https://www.walthamforest.gov.uk/jobs-and-training/find-jobs-and-other-opportunities/social-work-waltham-forest" target="_blank">Social Work in Waltham Forest | London Borough of Waltham Forest</a>Contact Information:&nbsp;If you have any questions about this vacancy or the application process, please contact Nadia Begum Nadia<a href="mailto:Rongful.begum@walthamforest.gov.uk" target="_blank">.begum@walthamforest.gov.uk</a>If you have any technical issues when trying to apply for this post, please contact our&nbsp;Recruitment Team&nbsp;via email at&nbsp;<a href="mailto:recruitment@walthamforest.gov.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@walthamforest.gov.uk</a>.&nbsp;The Council’s preference is for online application. However, if you have a disability and are unable to complete an online application, please email&nbsp;<a href="mailto:recruitment@walthamforest.gov.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@walthamforest.gov.uk</a>&nbsp;so we can arrange an alternative application method.&nbsp;Click here for further information on the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.walthamforest.gov.uk/council-and-elections/your-data-and-privacy/our-privacy-notices/hr-recruitment-privacy-notice" target="_blank">Human Resources recruitment privacy notice</a>.&nbsp;





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London Borough Of Waltham Forest

Assessment Team Manager (Children's Services)

<h4> Job Description </h4>Overview The London Borough of Harrow is looking for an experienced and resilient Team Manager to lead a multidisciplinary group of Social Workers, Senior Practitioners, and support staff. In this pivotal leadership role, you will oversee the delivery of high-quality services to children, adults and families. Your focus will be on ensuring that individuals receive a cost-effective and efficient service that remains rooted in a human-centred approach.As a steward of statutory responsibilities, you will ensure that all team activities align with Harrow’s strategic, operational, and financial priorities. You will be responsible for translating high-level organisational goals into daily practice, maintaining strict adherence to legal policies and safeguarding procedures. A significant part of this role involves driving performance by meeting key targets and fostering a culture of professional excellence within the team.By providing robust supervision and clear direction, you will help the borough navigate the complexities of modern social work while maintaining the highest standards of safety and care for Harrow’s most vulnerable residents. Your leadership will be instrumental in delivering the borough's vision of integrated, preventative care that empowers families to thrive. About You The successful candidate will have:<ul><li>A recognised professional Social Work qualification (e.g.: CQSW or Dip SW) and a minimum of four years post qualifying experience, including the management and supervision of social care staff undertaking statutory work with children and families, preferably in a fieldwork setting.</li><li>Registered with Social work Englandl as a social work professional.</li><li>Knowledge of regulatory and inspection frameworks governing children’s services, adult services and housing.</li><li>Experience of providing professional supervision, team building, reflective learning and development.</li><li>Excellent communication skills.</li><li>Excellent assessment and analytical skills.</li><li>Ability to form, develop and maintain effective partnership relationships.</li><li>Educated to degree level or equivalent or has the equivalent relevant work experience.</li></ul>This post will require a satisfactory enhanced DBS. Related Documents For more information, please refer to the <a href="https://harrowcouncil.icims.com/icims2/servlet/icims2?module=AppInert&amp;action=download&amp;id=27228&amp;hashed=1309514260" target="_blank">Role Profile/Selection Criteria</a><h4>About us</h4> Harrow Council is the 12th largest London borough and one of the most culturally diverse local authorities in the UK, making it a great place to live, work and visit with a range of cultures, religions and opinions that come together to produce high achieving schools and a close and friendly community. Located 10 miles from the city centre and just 13 minutes to Euston from Harrow &amp; Wealdstone station there are great transport links via the Metropolitan Line, Watford DC Line and national rail service. It is easily accessible to the M1, M25 and A406.<h4>Other information</h4> Support for candidates visit:<a href="https://www.harrow.gov.uk/jobs/support-candidates?documentId=12517&amp;categoryId=210277" target="_blank">Harrow.gov.uk</a> Our behavioural indicators roles <a href="https://www.harrow.gov.uk/downloads/file/23864/behavioural-indicators-below-g11" target="_blank">below G11</a> and <a href="https://www.harrow.gov.uk/downloads/file/23865/behavioural-indicators-above-g11" target="_blank">above G11</a> Here at Harrow Council, the vision is one of 'Working together to make a difference for Harrow' <a href="https://www.harrow.gov.uk/jobs/jobs-harrow-council" target="_blank"> Please click here to view Harrow Council's benefits</a><h4>Important Note</h4> To deliver our commitment to equality of opportunity in service provision, all staff are expected to promote equality in the workplace and in the services the Council delivers. All sections of the population will have equal access to jobs at the London Borough of Harrow. No applicant or employee will receive less favourable treatment because of age, disability, gender, reassignment, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy, or maternity unless a Genuine Occupational Qualification applies. As such, we value diversity and welcome applications from all backgrounds. For further information, please read our <a href="https://www.harrow.gov.uk/council/Equality-diversity#:~:text=We%20have%20many%20people%20of,cohesion%2C%20fairness%2C%20and%20justice" target="_blank">equality statement</a>. As a disability-confident employer, we are committed to making our recruitment practices barrier-free and accessible to everyone. This includes reasonably adjusting the recruitment process for those with disabilities or long-term health conditions. For further information, please contact us at <a href="mailto:resourcing@harrow.gov.uk" target="_blank">resourcing@harrow.gov.uk</a> London Borough of Harrow is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Harrow operates stringent, safer recruitment procedures. Due to the high number of applications received for some posts, we may close vacancies before the stated closing date if sufficient applications are received. Therefore, please apply as soon as possible. Harrow redeployees will be given priority consideration. The personal information we have collected from you will be shared with Cifas who will use it to prevent fraud, other unlawful or dishonest conduct, malpractice, and other seriously improper conduct. If any of these are detected you could be refused certain services or employment. Your personal information will also be used to verify your identity. Further details of how your information will be used by us and Cifas, any your data protection rights, can be found by visiting <a href="www.cifas.org.uk/fpn">www.cifas.org.uk/fpn</a> 





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Harrow Council

Team Manager - Emergency Duty Team

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Starting Well - Advanced Practitioner – Assessment Team Grade 9- £54267- £58461pa About the Role We are seeking an experienced and highly skilled Advanced Practitioner to join our Children’s Services team. This pivotal role involves providing expert guidance, leadership, and support to social workers, ensuring high standards of practice and safeguarding for children and families. You will manage complex cases, mentor colleagues, and contribute to service development, helping to shape best practice and improve outcomes for vulnerable children. Key Responsibilities <ul><li>Lead on complex child protection cases and provide expert advice to colleagues.</li> <li>Support and mentor social workers, promoting professional development and reflective practice.</li> <li>Ensure compliance with statutory requirements and safeguarding legislation.</li> <li>Contribute to service improvement initiatives and policy development.</li> <li>Build strong relationships with multi-agency partners to deliver coordinated support.</li> </ul> About You <ul><li>Qualified Social Worker with current registration (Social Work England).</li> <li>Significant experience in children’s services, including complex casework.</li> <li>Strong leadership and mentoring skills.</li> <li>In-depth knowledge of safeguarding legislation and best practice.</li> <li>Excellent communication, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities.</li> </ul> Why Join Us? <ul><li>Opportunity to influence practice and drive positive change.</li> <li>Supportive leadership team and collaborative working environment.</li> <li>Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.</li> <li>Access to advanced training and career progression opportunities.</li> </ul> Apply Today If you’re ready to take the next step in your career and make a lasting impact on children’s lives, we’d love to hear from you! Please view Job Profile here&nbsp; For an informal discussion about the post, please contact <a href="mailto:Sholape.sotonwa@havering.gov.uk" target="_blank">Sholape.sotonwa@havering.gov.uk</a> The closing date for the receipt of applications is 4/1/26 however interest in this job may be high and we therefore reserve the right to close the vacancy early. You will be notified if your application has been successful. &nbsp;Interview date to be confirmed. Should you require any help or advice with your online application, please contact the Recruitment Helpdesk on 01708 432770 Additional Information We want everyone to choose Havering. When you apply for a job with us, your application is considered on its merits regardless of your age, disability, ethnicity, faith, gender identity or sexual orientation. Our residents and service users come from all walks of life, and so do our employees. Find out what it means to Choose Havering. The London Borough of Havering has important responsibilities for safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. If you are appointed to a job that involves working with these groups, you may be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Please attach your supporting statement, explaining in no more than x2 A4 sides why and how you meet the criteria for this role. We practice anonymised recruitment. Please ensure that you remove all personal information from any documents that you upload.

London Borough of Havering

Advanced Practitioner Assessment Service

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Return Home Interview (RHI) Worker Location: Havering Borough Contract Type: Permanent/ Full Time Grade 5- £35520- £38739pa &nbsp; About the Role We are seeking a dedicated and passionate Return Home Interview (RHI) Worker to join our multi-agency team supporting children and young people across Havering. The post holder will play a vital role in safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable children by undertaking Return Home Interviews, mentoring, and providing targeted support. You will work collaboratively with partner agencies to ensure that missing children and young people receive timely interventions, their voices are heard and advocated for, and they are supported to reduce risks associated with exploitation and missing episodes. Key Responsibilities <ul><li>Undertake Return Home Interviews within statutory timeframes for missing children and young people.</li> <li>Manage daily allocations of RHI referrals, ensuring service targets are met.</li> <li>Share relevant information with partner agencies regarding children at risk of Child Sexual Exploitation (CSE) and Child Criminal Exploitation (CCE).</li> <li>Support children and young people to express their views and influence decisions affecting their lives.</li> <li>Provide advice and support to parents and carers to promote family wellbeing.</li> <li>Maintain accurate case records in line with practice standards.</li> <li>Coordinate and deliver training for partner agencies on Missing, CSE, and CCE.</li> <li>Work collaboratively within local safeguarding procedures to protect children and young people.</li> <li>Participate in a rota that includes evenings and weekends as required.</li> </ul> Person Specification Qualifications: <ul><li>Relevant professional qualification (e.g., Youth and Community Work, NVQ) or significant experience working with vulnerable young people.</li> </ul> Experience &amp; Knowledge: <ul><li>Experience supporting vulnerable children and young people with complex needs.</li> <li>Understanding of issues related to CSE, CCE, and missing children.</li> <li>Knowledge of safeguarding procedures and multi-agency working.</li> <li>Passion for working with adolescents</li> </ul> Skills &amp; Attributes: <ul><li>Strong communication and interpersonal skills.</li> <li>Ability to work collaboratively with professionals and agencies.</li> <li>Highly organised with excellent record-keeping skills.</li> <li>Resilient and able to work under pressure in challenging situations.</li> <li>Commitment to equality, diversity, and anti-discriminatory practice.</li> </ul> Additional Information <ul><li>The role requires flexibility, including working evenings and weekends on a rota basis.</li> <li>Travel across the borough and occasionally nationally may be required.</li> <li>All staff are expected to embrace the Council’s iCare values and demonstrate a flexible attitude to change.</li> </ul> Please view Job Profilehere For an informal discussion about the post, please contact &nbsp;<a href="mailto:danielle.hemming@havering.gov.uk" target="_blank">danielle.hemming@havering.gov.uk</a> The closing date for the receipt of applications is1/1/26 however interest in this job may be high and we therefore reserve the right to close the vacancy early. You will be notified if your application has been successful. &nbsp;Interview date to be confirmed. Should you require any help or advice with your online application, please contact the Recruitment Helpdesk on 01708 432770 &nbsp; Additional Information We want everyone to choose Havering. When you apply for a job with us, your application is considered on its merits regardless of your age, disability, ethnicity, faith, gender identity or sexual orientation. Our residents and service users come from all walks of life, and so do our employees. Find out what it means to Choose Havering. The London Borough of Havering has important responsibilities for safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. If you are appointed to a job that involves working with these groups, you may be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Please attach your supporting statement, explaining in no more than x2 A4 sides why and how you meet the criteria for this role. We practice anonymised recruitment. Please ensure that you remove all personal information from any documents that you upload.

RHI Worker

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Experienced Social Worker – Out of Hours Service
Salary: Grade 12 £50,085-£52,194
Permanent – 36 hours per week

Job Purpose
 We are looking for an individual with extensive experience in statutory social work to deliver Croydon’s out of hours response to emergencies that arise in children’s social care providing a vital role in high quality service delivery and care to some of Croydon’s most vulnerable residents. This role profile sets out the core elements of the childcare social worker role. These elements are relevant to all four levels of children’s social work posts. The exact way in which these elements are manifested and applied will vary depending on the specialist focus of particular social worker roles.
 About You
 Social work qualification recognised by Social Work England.&nbsp; Knowledge of legislation and national policy and developments regarding children’s social care, and policy areas that impact on children’s social care.&nbsp; Ability to assess the needs of children, adults and families holistically and analytically, applying the relevant frameworks and tools.&nbsp; Experience of working as a social worker in a statutory setting with children and making professional judgments.&nbsp; Effective time management skills to deliver positive outcomes within expected timeframes. Ability to work out of hours.&nbsp;
To view to role profile, please&nbsp;<a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/1K-lIwCmLYz9pV-0kWyJNn1rjmrGzmgA7/view?usp=sharing" target="_blank">click here.&nbsp;</a>

About Us
Croydon Council’s priorities
The Council balances its books, listens to residents, and delivers good sustainable services
<ul>
<li>Get a grip on the finances and make the council financially sustainable</li>
<li>Become a council which listens to, respects and works in partnership with Croydon’s diverse communities and&nbsp;businesses</li>
<li>Strengthen collaboration and joint working with partner organisations and the voluntary, community and faith&nbsp;sectors</li>
<li>Ensure good governance is embedded and adopt best practice</li>
<li>Develop our workforce to deliver in a manner that respects the diversity of our communities</li>
</ul>
Key business plan outcomes: 
<ul>
<li>Croydon is a place of opportunity for business, earning and learning</li>
<li>Children and young people in Croydon have the chance to thrive, learn and fulfil their potential</li>
<li>Croydon is a cleaner, safer and healthier place, a borough we’re proud to call home</li>
<li>People can lead healthier and independent lives for longer</li>
<li>Croydon Council’s new ways of working</li>
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Equal Opportunities Statement
Croydon Council is an inclusive employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. Subject to business needs, we will be pleased to consider applications from candidates seeking flexible working arrangements and support hybrid working, whereby staff attend the workplace for part of their working week and work from home, or elsewhere, remotely for the rest of the time.
As users of the disability confident scheme, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the advertised role.&nbsp;
Croydon council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment. 
The Successful candidate will be subject to a DBS check, if the role requires one.

Croydon Council

Experienced Social Worker - Out of Hours Service

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An exciting opportunity…&nbsp; Brent is a tremendously vibrant London borough where the iconic arch of Wembley Stadium dominates the skyline. Spanning both inner and outer London, it is a borough of huge contrasts in terms of its economic, environmental, ethnic and social make up. Brent’s diversity is evident to all who visit our borough and our long history of ethnic and cultural diversity has created a place that is truly unique and valued by those who live and work here.&nbsp; The council is pursuing a far-reaching transformation agenda that better meets the needs of our community so it is an exciting time to join us.
The Post
We’re looking for passionate, resilient individuals to join our specialist service, helping families with no recourse to public funds and intentionally homeless families &nbsp; to the support they need and enabling them to live in a cohesive community and gain the voice to contribute to service delivery.&nbsp;
In this fast-paced and dynamic role, you will:&nbsp;
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<li>Assess the circumstances and needs of needs of clients without recourse to public funds, intentionally homeless and those with failed habitual residency test.&nbsp;</li>
<li>Identify realistic and sustainable accommodation and subsistence solutions&nbsp;</li>
<li>Work collaboratively with partners to support families with no recourse and those who are intentionally homeless</li>
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You’ll be based at our office in Wembley on a rota basis, with the flexibility to work from home on some days.&nbsp;
This is a front-line role where you will be expected to work from our office in Wembley depending on the rota. You will also be able to work from home on some days in the week. &nbsp;However, the role requires frequent travelling within and outside of London to areas like the Midlands.&nbsp;
Knowledge and experience of working in the no recourse to public funds, housing, citizen’s advice and Section 17 (Children Act 1989) support. This is not essential as full training will be provided. This is an exciting opportunity to begin a career in the sector.&nbsp;
If you thrive under pressure, are eager to learn, and have a strong sense of purpose, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.&nbsp;
The Person
The ideal candidate will have:
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<li>Compassion, Determination, Motivation and Drive</li>
<li>Have a strong interest in No Recourse to public funds, citizens’ advice, immigration and housing issues&nbsp;</li>
<li>The ability to learn quickly—full training will be provided</li>
<li>A customer-focused mindset with excellent communication skills &nbsp;and willing to travel within and outside of London</li>
<li>A proactive problem-solving and resilience in a fast-moving environment&nbsp;</li>
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This is more than just a job—it’s an opportunity to change lives, make a difference, and build a meaningful career.&nbsp;
Take the first step toward a rewarding future and apply today!&nbsp;
Our Offer to You
In addition to your salary, you will also get to enjoy the following benefits:&nbsp;
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<li>Flexible working hours and the opportunity to work from home 2 days per week (laptop provided) &nbsp;</li>
<li>27 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays, increasing to 31 days plus 8 bank holidays after 5 years continuous service&nbsp;</li>
<li>Very generous employer pension contribution&nbsp;</li>
<li>A wide range of family friendly policies such as parental leave&nbsp;</li>
<li>Access to our Zipcar scheme &nbsp;</li>
<li>Access to our Employee Assistance programme for free confidential counselling&nbsp;</li>
<li>Season ticket loan for public transport&nbsp;</li>
<li>Cycle to work scheme and good onsite facilities&nbsp;</li>
<li>Access to affordable parking nearby&nbsp;</li>
<li>Access to My Brent Rewards for big brand discounts, local offers and money off for travel, cinema and shopping vouchers.</li>
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Brent Council

This is Brent

Social Work Assistant

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Social Worker / Advanced Social Worker – Young Croydon
Salary: Grade 11-14 (£46,968- £55,323) depending on experience
Fixed Term 12m – 36 hours per week
Hybrid working (3 office / 2 home)&nbsp;
Job Purpose
As a Social Worker in the Young Croydon Service, you will be holding a well-managed case load of young people aged 11-18 where the risk is located predominantly outside of the home. You will work with a passionate and dedicated team of social workers and adolescent workers to help reduce risk in the community and support young people to achieve the potential and move away from those who seek to exploit them. For you, this investment means you will have the opportunity to grow your skills and develop your career as well as make your mark by helping to shape the way we support children and families.
 Essential Requirements
Qualified and registered Social Workers / Advanced Social Workers who are Social Work England registered, and have completed your AYSE Experienced in making assessments, implementing plans and delivering interventions Skilled in managing complex cases and competent in presenting cases in court with demonstrable professionalism and empathy Your experience of working in a statutory setting is desirable however not essential To view the Social Worker role profile, please&nbsp;<a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/1EQxHFe8oxrThXiMPo95ab-CLu9hA3u4e/view?usp=sharing" target="_blank">click here.&nbsp;</a>
To view the Advanced Social Worker role profile, please<a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/1lpLsrPzhpd0GFrYVRPKyX1nflLLdvkau/view?usp=sharing" target="_blank">&nbsp;click here.&nbsp;</a>
About Us
Croydon Council’s priorities
The Council balances its books, listens to residents, and delivers good sustainable services
<ul>
<li>Get a grip on the finances and make the council financially sustainable</li>
<li>Become a council which listens to, respects and works in partnership with Croydon’s diverse communities and&nbsp;businesses</li>
<li>Strengthen collaboration and joint working with partner organisations and the voluntary, community and faith&nbsp;sectors</li>
<li>Ensure good governance is embedded and adopt best practice</li>
<li>Develop our workforce to deliver in a manner that respects the diversity of our communities</li>
</ul>
Key business plan outcomes:
<ul>
<li>Croydon is a place of opportunity for business, earning and learning</li>
<li>Children and young people in Croydon have the chance to thrive, learn and fulfil their potential</li>
<li>Croydon is a cleaner, safer and healthier place, a borough we’re proud to call home</li>
<li>People can lead healthier and independent lives for longer</li>
<li>Croydon Council’s new ways of working</li>
</ul>
Equal Opportunities Statement
Croydon Council is an inclusive employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. Subject to business needs, we will be pleased to consider applications from candidates seeking flexible working arrangements and support hybrid working, whereby staff attend the workplace for part of their working week and work from home, or elsewhere, remotely for the rest of the time.
As users of the disability confident scheme, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the advertised role.&nbsp;
Croydon council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment. The Successful candidate will be subject to a DBS check, if the role requires one.

Social Worker - Young Croydon (Adolescent Support Team)

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Integrated Learning Disabilities Service 
We are sourcing candidates from various channels for this role. Applications will be reviewed, and interviews arranged, on a first come first served basis until all positions are filled which could be prior to the displayed advert closing date. If you are interested, we would encourage you to apply online as soon as possible. 
We are looking for experienced qualified social workers to join the Integrated Learning Disabilities Assessment &amp; Care Management Team. 
The team is part of an integrated health and social care service providing a wide range of support to people with learning disabilities and their carers. 
Our integrated team consists of community nurses, psychologists, occupational therapists, physiotherapists, speech and language therapists, psychiatrists and an employment service. As a result, we can offer our service users a holistic approach to support. 
We are a highly successful service which provides seamless health &amp; social care services to people with learning disabilities and their families/carers. We are very proud of our many achievements, which include: 
 
 - Excellent integrated working across health &amp; social care professions 
 - Exceptionally low numbers of admissions to residential care with over 85% of people living in settled accommodation 
 - Well embedded person centred and personalised approaches 
 - High numbers of direct payments with good outcome focused &amp; person-centred care &amp; support plans 
 - Award winning transition arrangements 
 - Excellent track record in avoiding admissions to Assessment &amp; Treatment Units in line with the Transforming Care Programme 
 - Externally validated high quality safeguarding arrangements 
 - Commended Court of Protection work 
 
The service is fully committed to working with people with learning disabilities to increase their independence and inclusion and to maximise their control over their lives. We are a forward-thinking team that value social work practice and the role we play in integration. We take pride in our profession and have a monthly social work forum where the team can discuss practices issues, changes in legislation and current research. 
We promote the use of Direct Payments so that that the people we work with have the autonomy and flexibility to make their support work in a way that best meets their needs. 
The successful candidates should: 
 
 - Have the skills to work with vulnerable service users and their carers. 
 - Be committed to the principles of personalisation, strengths-based approach and supporting people to maximise their independence. 
 - Be creative in developing support plans in conjunction with service users that demonstrates best value and community inclusion. 
 - Have a knowledge of safeguarding adults’ practice and legislation. 
 - Possess the skills to hold a complex caseload and work on frontline duty. 
 
This is a fantastic opportunity to make a difference to the lives of people with learning disabilities whilst further developing your social work skills and career. We are a high performing service that continues to go from strength to strength and require commitment and dedication towards our service users, council and team. If you want to be a part of this challenge and of a successful team and think you have the skills and abilities to help us achieve our goals, then we want to hear from you. 
Contact Details - 
If you would like to know more about the role, please contact Zinovia Terzaki , Team Manager on 020 8132 2866 or <a href="mailto:zinovia.terzaki@enfield.gov.uk" target="_blank">zinovia.terzaki@enfield.gov.uk</a>. 
If you have any difficulties accessing this information, please contact <a href="mailto:cinzia.percival@enfield.gov.uk" target="_blank">cinzia.percival@enfield.gov.uk</a> 
“This authority is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share in this commitment”. 
We are sourcing candidates from various channels for this role. Applications will be reviewed, and interviews arranged, on a first come first served basis until all positions are filled which could be prior to the displayed advert closing date. If you are interested, we would encourage you to apply online as soon as possible. 
We do not see your name or title when shortlisting your application. This is one of many initiatives to build a more talented and diverse workforce. However, if you put your name on your CV or Statement it will be visible to us. For this reason, we ask that you do not include your name on these documents. Please note it is your responses to the Essential/Desirable criteria, as detailed in the Job Description and Person Specification which is available on the job advert, that will determine if you are shortlisted for an interview, therefore we encourage you to always address the essential and desirable criteria in your application/CV. 
Why it's great to work for Enfield Council: 
 
 - An excellent pension through the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS). 
 - Up to 32 days annual leave depending on grade and length of service. You will also get eight public holidays per year and an extra day off at Christmas. 
 - A blend of remote and office based working for most roles. 
 - Interest free season ticket loan repayable over three or ten months. 
 - Career development and learning experiences from a range of training courses and learning methods. 
 - Employee Assistance Programme to provide advice and counselling services. This is a free and confidential service available to staff and members of their family. 
 - Health and leisure discounts and tax-free bikes for work. 
 
We are passionate about our people and how we deliver services to our community in Enfield. That’s why we encourage a culture that puts our customers at the heart of everything we do - by empowering our people to work together to find solutions, be open, honest and respectful, take responsibility and listen and learn. If you value these behaviours too, we’d love to hear from you - and of course we are always happy to talk flexible working, click here to find out more. 
If you have previously applied for this role within the past 6 months, unfortunately, a second application will not be considered.

London Borough of Enfield

Social Worker Level 2/3 - Learning Disability Services

Job DescriptionOrganisation: London Borough of Waltham ForestJob Title: Social Worker (Assessment)Salary: PO1 – PO4 £41,133 &nbsp;- £52,194Retention Bonus:&nbsp;Up to £3000 (terms &amp; conditions apply)&nbsp;Contract Type: PermanentNumber of Posts: 5Working hours per week:&nbsp;Full TimeProposed Interview Dates: TBCReference: 1966About Us:&nbsp;Bursting with culture, energy, and opportunity, the London Borough of Waltham Forest is a welcoming and exciting place to work.&nbsp;We are a highly ambitious borough. Driven by culture and the innate creativity of our residents, we have tight-knit and diverse communities. Our work is always resident-focused, insight-led, digitally driven and commercially minded: we’re a borough focused on meeting and exceeding the needs of our existing and future residents.&nbsp;London Borough of Waltham Forest is one of the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.london.gov.uk/good-work-standard" target="_blank">Mayor of London’s Good Work Standard</a>&nbsp;employers. This accreditation is proof of our commitment to creating a healthy, fair and inclusive workplace. This includes fair pay and conditions, workplace wellbeing, skills, progression and diversity.&nbsp;Have you had a look at our full range of benefits we have to offer if you were to join us?&nbsp;<a href="https://www.walthamforest.gov.uk/jobs-and-training/find-jobs-and-other-opportunities/staff-benefits" target="_blank">HERE</a>The Council’s preference is for online application. However, if you have a disability and are unable to complete an online application, please email&nbsp;<a href="mailto:recruitment@walthamforest.gov.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@walthamforest.gov.uk</a>&nbsp;so we can arrange an alternative application method.&nbsp;Click here for further information on the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.walthamforest.gov.uk/council-and-elections/your-data-and-privacy/our-privacy-notices/hr-recruitment-privacy-notice" target="_blank">Human Resources recruitment privacy notice</a>.&nbsp;About the Social Worker (Assessment) role:&nbsp;We're seeking dedicated, qualified and experienced Social Workers to join our Assessment teams.&nbsp;We are a supportive, focused, and inspirational service. Our shared purpose is to nurture independence and freedom of choice in our children, young people, and families, helping them to achieve the best possible outcomes. All our staff work together to build and maintain a centre of excellence and best practice. In return for your hard work, we will give you the time and active support you need to make a difference.&nbsp;Promoting creativity is at the heart of our agenda to develop social work; you will be encouraged to share ideas, bring about positive change, and strive to continuously improve outcomes for our vulnerable children and young people.<a href="https://fs-filestore-eu.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/Waltham_Forest/Role%20Profiles/Role%20Profile%20-%20CSC%20Social%20Worker.pdf" target="_blank">&gt;&gt; Click here to download the Role Profile &lt;&lt;&nbsp;</a>&nbsp;Key Responsibilities:&nbsp;<ul> <li>Conduct assessments of children and young people’s circumstances and issues to determine intervention / referral to the appropriate service.</li> <li>Plan and implement interventions and actions for allocated cases. Monitor and review cases. Assess in more complex cases, with guidance.</li> <li>Provide professional advice and guidance to colleagues and partner agencies supporting children and young people.</li> <li>Liaise internally and externally and work with colleagues from other agencies to ensure children, young people and carers are supported.</li> <li>Carry out all duties with an awareness and understanding of the safeguarding requirements within area of responsibility.</li> <li>Provide advice and support to children and young people to assist in completing financial assessments.</li> <li>Proactively develop professional knowledge, skills and behaviours.</li> <li>Act in accordance with all policies and procedures which apply to the job and understand the reasons for this.</li></ul>Qualifications and Requirements:&nbsp;<ul> <li>Proven social work experience/placement in children and families setting/minimum of one year’s post-qualifying experience.</li> <li>Demonstrable knowledge and experience of issues relating to children in need, child protection and looked-after children, including relevant legislation, guidance and procedures.</li> <li>Experience of service delivery which is culturally sensitive and responsive to the needs of a multi-cultural community.</li> <li>Able to prioritise and effectively work under pressure.</li> <li>Managing a quality service by ensuring key performance indicators relating to service areas are met.</li> <li>Ability to work well within a team and maintain clear and regular reporting lines to line manager and senior team members.</li> <li>Display agile behaviours and understand change at any given moment and respond to it effectively.</li> <li>Ability to communicate clearly, both verbally and in writing, and to follow through on required actions.</li> <li>Commitment to the participation of children, young people and their families both at an individual and service level.</li> <li>In rare emergency situations, the ability to work flexible or unsocial hours at short notice.</li></ul>Desirable<ul> <li>Have an understanding of the Children Acts 1989 and 2004 and other relevant legislation, procedures and guidance relating to children and families.</li> <li>Awareness of current issues in childcare policy and practice.</li> <li>Commitment to the Council’s Equal Opportunities Policy and acceptance of responsibility for its practical application.</li> <li>To understand and comply with the requirements of the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974.</li></ul>How to Apply:&nbsp;This role requires CV submission only. Please submit your up-to-date CV by the application deadline. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted for the next steps in the selection process.Terms and conditions:&nbsp;The below terms and conditions apply to this role:&nbsp;<ul> <li><a href="https://www.walthamforest.gov.uk/sites/default/files/2023-03/Pay%20Policy%20statement%202023-24.pdf" target="_blank">Retention Bonus</a></li> <li>Satisfactory employment references and CIFAS identity checks&nbsp;</li> <li>Satisfactory declaration of interest&nbsp;</li> <li>This role is subject to safer recruitment practices as it involves work with children and/ or vulnerable adults</li> <li>Satisfactory DBS check;&nbsp;Enhanced</li> <li>Continued professional body registration</li> <li>As a public authority, we must ensure that members of staff in public-facing roles are able to speak fluent English. This means that they must have a command of spoken English, with confidence and accuracy, sufficient for the effective performance of their role. This requirement does not refer to any English language qualifications, regional or international accents, dialects, speech impediments or the tone of conversations. It does not require staff to speak only in English.&nbsp;</li></ul>Equal Opportunity Employer:&nbsp;To support the above and reduce the risk of bias in its recruitment activities, the Council is operating an anonymous shortlisting process, which hides personal information that can identify individuals until their application has been considered for shortlisting. The Council also operates a scheme whereby, for jobs graded up to and including scale SO2, internal candidates are considered first.We are keen to support employees to balance their working life with other commitments. Therefore, wherever possible, we will consider working arrangements that suit an individual's personal circumstances whilst still meeting the needs of the Council. If you would like to discuss the possible flexible working options that might be applicable to this role, please contact the person named below or feel free to discuss this during your interview.&nbsp;&nbsp;Contact Information:&nbsp;If you have any questions about this vacancy or the application process, please contact Rongful Begum, our Head of Service – Assessment (Children Services&nbsp;at&nbsp;<a href="mailto:rongful.begum@walthamforest.gov.uk" target="_blank">rongful.begum@walthamforest.gov.uk</a>.&nbsp;If you have any technical issues when trying to apply for this post, please contact our Recruitment Team via email at&nbsp;<a href="mailto:recruitment@walthamforest.gov.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@walthamforest.gov.uk</a>.<ul></ul>

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Full time, permanent
Preparing for Adulthood

The Disabled Children’s Service is an engaging and dynamic Service which is currently undergoing a transformation focused on improving the outcomes for disabled children in Redbridge.
As part of the transformation focussing on preparing children for adulthood, formerly known&nbsp;as transitions, we are seeking a passionate, experienced Principal Family Support Worker to join our Early Help/Short Breaks Team to deliver on this theme.
As a Principal Family Support Worker, you will play a vital role in advocating for and empowering families during a vulnerable time of change. Your expertise will be instrumental in providing training transfer, ensuring all staff within the Disabled Children Service and beyond understand their duties in relation to helping children prepare for adulthood. You will be adept at navigating education, health and social care systems.&nbsp; You will be passionate about championing the needs of our children and ensuring they receive the right support when they transfer, your input will have a lasting impact on the lives of children and families at the cusp of adulthood.
Why Join Us?
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<li>Innovative Work:&nbsp;Be part of a pioneering team that supports disabled children and their families who are receiving vital services.</li>
<li>Holistic Support:&nbsp;Assist families help young people transition from Children’s to Adult Social Care, while supporting the whole family context.</li>
<li>Collaborative Environment:&nbsp;Work closely with professionals from Adult Social Care, Continuing Health Care, Health, Occupational Therapy, SEND, and Education sectors.</li>
<li>Varied Experience:&nbsp;Cover and or provide advice and guidance to the duty workers, both internal and in the Family Help Front Door space, provide advice and guidance to wider Family Help teams requesting transfer.</li>
<li>Management:&nbsp;Cover the Team Manager and service as required, participate in the allocation and case supervision of work in the system.</li>
<li>Professional Growth:&nbsp;Benefit from extensive training opportunities and co-working, enhancing your skills and practice.</li>
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What We Offer:
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<li>Friendly Team:&nbsp;Join a stable, high-performing team with positive morale.</li>
<li>Continuous Learning:&nbsp;Gain valuable experience working with children with multiple health and learning needs, as well as their siblings.</li>
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If you’re ready to take on a rewarding role that offers both professional growth and the chance to make a real impact, we’d love to hear from you!
To apply for this post you please visit <a href="http://www.redbidge.gov.uk/jobs" target="_blank">www.redbidge.gov.uk/jobs</a> or copy the following link into your browser:&nbsp;
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All short-listed applicants will need to demonstrate proof of right to work in the UK.

We are committed to employment practices that promote diversity and inclusion in employment and welcome applications from qualified applicants regardless of age, disability, gender identity, sex, marriage and civil partnership status, pregnancy and maternity status, colour, race, religion, or belief.

Principal Family Support Worker

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Grade 9- Pay - £54,267 to £58,461 per annum subject to final confirmation with an additional Market Supplement (MS) of £4,000 People Directorate - Starting Well The London Borough of Havering is looking to recruit an Advanced Practitioner (MASH) to review all safeguarding contacts and be responsible alongside the MASH Team Manager for determining the right service and the right framework to meet the needs of children and families. &nbsp;If successful in your application for the role of Advanced Practitioner, London Borough of Havering, you will/will be: <ul><li>Directly manage and supervise a small number of social workers with a caseload of complex contacts and referrals.</li> <li>Ensuring that all supervision and performance reviews are completed within the Havering supervision policy.</li> <li>Support team manager in maintaining and developing high professional standards across the team.</li> <li>Responsible for providing clear RAG rating decision at the initial point of contact informed by the agreed threshold decision document and outlining appropriate screening actions.</li> <li>Effectively review and analyse information provided around past history and current events and how this impact on the child’s wellbeing to determine the appropriate outcome for intervention to meet the family’s needs.</li> <li>Ensure that families receive a timely response in accordance with agreed MASH timeframes.</li> <li>To contribute to the daily MASH partnership meetings and LADO strategy meetings.</li> <li>To provide reflective training to partner agencies to improve quality of referrals and MASH functions.</li> <li>To undertake a range of quality assurance activity, including the multi-agency audits and dips audits.</li> <li>Support team development and recruitment process</li> </ul> As one of the greenest boroughs in London, resourcefulness is in our nature. We don’t wait to be told, we take the initiative. We face the future head-on, embracing new challenges with open minds and fresh ideas. There’s lots of opportunities to progress here, and if you seize them we’ll support you all the way. Choose Havering and see the difference you’ll make to the people that live, work and learn here. From caring for those who need it most, to ensuring our highways and streets are safe, providing a roof over the heads of our residents, providing excellent customer service or, enhancing our digital services for staff and residents, there are so many ways you can make a positive influence here. And, whether you’re outdoorsy, people-focused or analytical, we have a role that’s right for you. About You <ul><li>Qualifications: CQSW, Degree in Social Work, CSS or equivalent. Current Social Work England registration is essential.</li> <li>Experience: Minimum of 2 years’ experience working with children and families, including statutory assessments and child protection work.</li> <li>Skills: Strong analytical and communication skills, ability to apply child care legislation, and proficiency in IT systems for case management.</li> <li>Knowledge: In-depth understanding of the Children Act 1989 &amp; 2004, Working Together guidance, child development, and safeguarding frameworks.</li> <li>A valid UK driving licence and access to a car for work purposes.</li> </ul> We’re a council that embraces change, encourages fresh ideas, and supports career progression. If you’re ready to make a lasting impact in a borough that values initiative, collaboration, and civic pride—we want to hear from you. Apply Now: If you are passionate about safeguarding and improving outcomes for children, we would love to hear from you. For an informal chat please contact&nbsp; Please view Job Profile here For an informal discussion about the post, please contact <a href="mailto:ingrid.doherty@havering.gov.uk" target="_blank">ingrid.doherty@havering.gov.uk</a>&nbsp;or&nbsp;<a href="mailto:erika.merchant@havering.gov.uk" target="_blank">erika.merchant@havering.gov.uk</a>.&nbsp; The closing date for the receipt of applications is 14/01/25 however interest in this job may be high and we therefore reserve the right to close the vacancy early. You will be notified if your application has been successful. &nbsp;Interview date to be confirmed. Should you require any help or advice with your online application, please contact the Recruitment Helpdesk on 01708 432770 &nbsp; Additional Information We want everyone to choose Havering. When you apply for a job with us, your application is considered on its merits regardless of your age, disability, ethnicity, faith, gender identity or sexual orientation. Our residents and service users come from all walks of life, and so do our employees. Find out what it means to Choose Havering. The London Borough of Havering has important responsibilities for safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. If you are appointed to a job that involves working with these groups, you may be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Please attach your supporting statement, explaining in no more than x2 A4 sides why and how you meet the criteria for this role. We practice anonymised recruitment. Please ensure that you remove all personal information from any documents that you upload.

Advanced Practitioner MASH Team

About the BoroughThe London Borough of Sutton is situated less than 30 minutes by train from Central London, with direct connections to London Victoria and London Bridge. Found in zone 5 with good transport links in and out of London, Sutton boasts award winning parks and open spaces, low crime rates, affordable housing and great schools. As well as high levels of resident engagement and satisfaction, providing quality services and success in addressing our financial challenges, whilst involving residents in key issues and high street changes.Sutton is continuously investing in the health, wellbeing and education of our residents and the future generation, as set out in the “Ambitious for Sutton” corporate plan. We are home to the Royal Marsden Hospital and the Institute of Cancer Research. Together with the development of the London Cancer Hub, Sutton will be the world’s leading life-science district, specialising in cancer research and treatment. Our vision will create around 13,000 jobs while contributing £1.2bn to the UK economy each year, a vibrant community of scientists, doctors and innovative companies intended to deliver real benefits for cancer patients and drive economic growth. With the regeneration of the local areas with new homes and schools, Sutton is passionate about working closely with our residents and vulnerable groups to help them maintain their independence and create a balance between support and independent living.The Council is seen as a driving force within the South London Partnership of five outer south west London boroughs focused on strategic growth, regeneration and investment. As we strive to improve our services and spaces for our residents as set out in the ‘Ambitious for Sutton’ corporate plan, Sutton aims to shape the future of the borough and adapt to the needs of its residents to make our Borough a great place to live, work and raise a family.About the Service and TeamAdult Social Care is undergoing a significant transformation to address the rising demand for our services. We're implementing wide-ranging changes to improve care for adults and create positive working environments for our staff. We have new leaders and experienced managers who bring innovative ideas to the service and are driving meaningful changes throughout your service delivery. Our goal is to deliver exceptional care that enhances outcomes for our community whilst providing an inclusive, diverse and stable environment for staff to grow their career.Hospital Pathway And Reablement (Start) Service&nbsp;Staff within our hospital team work closely with NHS colleagues to facilitate safe, timely discharge.&nbsp; Their priority is to enable people to return to their own homes, utilising reablement and other services to enable them regain independence.For more information on our new operating model and teams <a href="https://www.sutton.gov.uk/w/adult-social-care-jobs" target="_blank">click here</a>.About the Role and Our Ideal CandidateJoin Adult Social Care as a Social Worker and receive a Welcome Bonus* of £1000 paid in your first month's salary or a Retention Bonus* of £1000 paid for every complete year in service (*subject to pay scale within the grade).&nbsp;We've got an exciting opportunity for you as a Social Worker in Adult Social Care. Our mission is to empower adults to live independently as possible, and we need your expertise to make it happen. This role will challenge you in a dynamic and diverse environment, helping you expand your skills and knowledge in the practice of social care. As a Social Worker working within the Hospital Pathways Team, you will conduct assessments, manage complex cases, and provide high standards of care. Our teams are renowned for its ability to craft outstanding care plans that prioritise the needs and voices of service users, integrating input from various professionals, families/carers, and external agencies to ensure the best outcomes are achieved.Our teams are renowned for its ability to craft outstanding care plans that prioritise the needs and voices of service users, integrating input from various professionals, families/carers, and external agencies to ensure the best outcomes are achieved.&nbsp;&nbsp;Are you ready to take the next step? We are here to support your growth as you begin your career at Suttons Adult Social Care. Apply now and join us as we navigate this journey toward excellence.Our Ideal CandidateThis position offers an excellent opportunity for individuals with outstanding communication skills and a compassionate manner capable of effectively managing high levels of emotional distress. We encourage applications from candidates with experience in adult care and those passionate about delivering person-centred care. You'll join a welcoming, supportive, and energetic team dedicated to providing first class supervision and ongoing professional development opportunities.In addition, we would expect the following from all suitable candidates:<ul><li>Qualified Social Worker with current registration with Social Work England and eligibility to work in the UK.&nbsp;</li><li>2 years post qualifying experience working in adult services, assessing and supporting individuals with diverse needs and successful completion of their ASYE.&nbsp;</li><li>Sound knowledge of relevant legislation, including the Care Act 2014 and Mental Capacity Act 2005 as well as social work theories.</li><li>Strong assessment, outcome focussed care planning, and risk management skills.</li><li>Ability to communicate complex social issues clearly to both patients and professionals.</li><li>Ability to plan and coordinate social care plans and aspects of patient discharge.&nbsp;</li></ul>For more information about the role and/or an informal conversation, view the Role Profile or contact Keyur Patel, Team Manager Hospital Pathways on <a href="mailto:keyur.patel@sutton.gov.uk" target="_blank">keyur.patel@sutton.gov.uk</a>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.Employees have access to a wide range of benefits to enable staff to achieve a work life balance, some of which include:<ul><li>A generous annual leave entitlement of 26-31 days plus bank holidays (pro-rata if part-time working hours apply) depending on service and grade&nbsp;</li><li>Enhanced Maternity, paternity, shared parental, adoption and dependents leave</li><li>Two volunteering days per year</li><li>Flexible Working - Smarter Working Scheme (dependent on the role)&nbsp;</li><li>Adjustable and agile working arrangements using Google Chromebooks</li><li>Learning and development portal offering a range of courses</li><li>Discounts on a range of local shops, restaurants, gyms and leisure centres</li><li>Interest free season ticket loans</li><li>Local Government Pension Scheme</li><li>Bicycle loan facilities and cycle to work scheme</li><li>Zip car scheme</li><li>Confidential health &amp; wellbeing and counselling support</li></ul>Application ProcessApply online outlining what skills, abilities and experience you can bring which makes you an ideal candidate for this role. Please refer to the requirements outlined in the job profile when completing your application and check your CV details have been uploaded correctly in the relevant sections.We understand and recognise the benefits of using Artificial Intelligence (AI) in the workplace and are embracing AI where appropriate, to boost our productivity and streamline how we deliver our Council services efficiently; to provide the best possible outcomes for our residents and communities.&nbsp; However, we reserve the right to reject applications where it is apparent that AI-generated content has been used in isolation and without personalised responses. At Sutton we value authenticity and are looking for individuals who can clearly demonstrate their own skills, experience and motivation for the role that they are applying for and embrace and demonstrate our PRIDE values. Here at Sutton we have core values of Transparency and this is to be demonstrated during the application process and completion of the supporting statement and will be further tested at interview and selection stage for those who progress forward.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, it is strongly advised that you complete and submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.&nbsp;As part of our award winning Diversity Programme we anonymise all applications received to reduce conscious and unconscious bias enabling every application to be reviewed on the knowledge, skills and experience shown in your application. We encourage our interview panels to be as diverse as possible (age, cultural, neurodiverse etc.) to reduce bias where possible. We are fully committed to removing barriers and enhancing the diversity of our workforce.Additional InformationWe are proud to be a diverse and welcoming Borough and we strive to create a workforce which reflects the community we serve, and instil a sense of belonging in our staff. We celebrate and respect differences and appreciate the value of having a diverse workforce, therefore we welcome applications from under represented groups.To support our workers and their families 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.We are also proud to be a disability confident employer and guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum essential criteria for a role. As an accredited London Living Wage Employer all our employees are guaranteed the London Living Wage regardless of their length or type of contract.The UK has a points-based immigration system affecting EU and Non-EU workers and sponsorship requirements. We advise checking the <a href="https://www.gov.uk/guidance/new-immigration-system-what-you-need-to-know" target="_blank">GOV.UK website</a> for right to work guidance. Sponsorship availability varies and is subject to eligibility requirements and budget limitations. As a result, we cannot guarantee sponsorship for all roles and will evaluate sponsorship requests on a case-by-case basis.





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Social Worker - Hospital Pathways - Adult Social Care

About the BoroughThe London Borough of Sutton is situated less than 30 minutes by train from Central London, with direct connections to London Victoria and London Bridge. Found in zone 5 with good transport links in and out of London, Sutton boasts award winning parks and open spaces, low crime rates, affordable housing and great schools. As well as high levels of resident engagement and satisfaction, providing quality services and success in addressing our financial challenges, whilst involving residents in key issues and high street changes.Sutton is continuously investing in the health, wellbeing and education of our residents and the future generation, as set out in the “Ambitious for Sutton” corporate plan. We are home to the Royal Marsden Hospital and the Institute of Cancer Research. Together with the development of the London Cancer Hub, Sutton will be the world’s leading life-science district, specialising in cancer research and treatment. Our vision will create around 13,000 jobs while contributing £1.2bn to the UK economy each year, a vibrant community of scientists, doctors and innovative companies intended to deliver real benefits for cancer patients and drive economic growth. With the regeneration of the local areas with new homes and schools, Sutton is passionate about working closely with our residents and vulnerable groups to help them maintain their independence and create a balance between support and independent living.The Council is seen as a driving force within the South London Partnership of five outer south west London boroughs focused on strategic growth, regeneration and investment. As we strive to improve our services and spaces for our residents as set out in the ‘Ambitious for Sutton’ corporate plan, Sutton aims to shape the future of the borough and adapt to the needs of its residents to make our Borough a great place to live, work and raise a family.About the Service and TeamSutton's CYPDS consists of two social work teams, and a team of specialist support workers and provides a specialist service to children and young people with disabilities and their families.&nbsp; We are passionate about achieving the best outcomes for children and young people with disabilities, and promoting robust preparation for adulthood.&nbsp; We pride ourselves on engaging fully with children and young people, and ensuring that direct work is undertaken so their voices are heard.&nbsp; Our service has a strong learning culture, and there are many training opportunities.&nbsp; Our culture of strong, accessible and supportive management will provide you with good regular supervision and the opportunity to participate in restorative group supervisions.About the Role and Our Ideal CandidateSocial Workers on selected pay grades are eligible for our Welcome and Retention Bonus:<ul><li>£1000 paid in your first month salary and £1000 paid at the end of your 1st completed year in service.</li><li>£2000 paid after your 2nd completed year in service.</li><li>£3000 paid in your 3rd completed year in service and every completed year thereafter.</li><li>Reimbursement of the Social Work England Registration.</li></ul>With a total package up to&nbsp;£56,083&nbsp;including bonuses and benefits, this is an excellent opportunity to advance your career in social care.Social Workers within this service area are able to work flexibly between home and work to meet the needs of the service whilst recognising the benefits that a hybrid model of working can bring.As a Social Worker within the Children and Young People's Disability Service (CYPDS) you will be responsible for a caseload of children on child-in-need plans, child protection plans, and some who may be looked after and subject to PLO or care proceedings.&nbsp; Your role will include the undertaking of all tasks associated with children under statutory frameworks.&nbsp; You will work closely with colleagues in Health and Education Services, and lead on creating short breaks support packages.&nbsp; You will also have the opportunity to develop skills in supporting young people in their preparation for adulthood, their transition to adult services, and parent carer needs assessments.For more information about the role and/or an informal conversation, view the Role Profile or contact Andrea Bryant, Head of Service (<a href="mailto:andrea.bryant@sutton.gov.uk" target="_blank">andrea.bryant@sutton.gov.uk</a>) or <a href="mailto:recruitment@kingston.gov.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@kingston.gov.uk</a>.&nbsp;We welcome applications from Social Workers with significant experience in supporting children with disabilities, as well as social workers with experience of other statutory frontline children's services.&nbsp; You will have strong assessment, analytical and risk management skills combined with excellent communication skills.&nbsp; You will also be able to plan care packages and monitor and review their effectiveness.In addition, we would expect the successful candidate to demonstrate the following competences (not limited to):<ul><li>You are a Qualified Social Worker with a Social Work degree or recognised qualification and registered with the relevant regulatory body Social Work England</li><li>Have completed the Assessed and Supported Year in Employment (ASYE)</li><li>Hold the relevant skills, knowledge and aptitude to ensure that all vulnerable people are safeguarded from abuse and that all statutory functions, local policy, procedures are adhered to in a timely manner and documented accordingly.</li><li>Compassionate and empathetic approach to work effectively with individuals and families affected by a learning disability</li><li>Ability to demonstrate understanding, patience, and sensitivity when interacting with service users.</li></ul>If you have experience in supporting children with disabilities to live an independent life, are competent in assessment and direct work, and are looking for the next challenging step in your career with a supportive management team, we encourage you to apply today!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.Employees have access to a wide range of benefits to enable staff to achieve a work life balance, some of which include:<ul><li>A generous annual leave entitlement of 26-31 days plus bank holidays (pro-rata if part-time working hours apply) depending on service and grade&nbsp;</li><li>Enhanced Maternity, paternity, shared parental, adoption and dependents leave</li><li>Two volunteering days per year</li><li>Flexible Working - Smarter Working Scheme (dependent on the role)&nbsp;</li><li>Adjustable and agile working arrangements using Google Chromebooks</li><li>Learning and development portal offering a range of courses</li><li>Discounts on a range of local shops, restaurants, gyms and leisure centres</li><li>Interest free season ticket loans</li><li>Local Government Pension Scheme</li><li>Bicycle loan facilities and cycle to work scheme</li><li>Zip car scheme</li><li>Confidential health &amp; wellbeing and counselling support</li></ul>Application ProcessApply online outlining what skills, abilities and experience you can bring which makes you an ideal candidate for this role. Please refer to the requirements outlined in the job profile when completing your application and check your CV details have been uploaded correctly in the relevant sections.We understand and recognise the benefits of using Artificial Intelligence (AI) in the workplace and are embracing AI where appropriate, to boost our productivity and streamline how we deliver our Council services efficiently; to provide the best possible outcomes for our residents and communities.&nbsp; However, we reserve the right to reject applications where it is apparent that AI-generated content has been used in isolation and without personalised responses. At Sutton we value authenticity and are looking for individuals who can clearly demonstrate their own skills, experience and motivation for the role that they are applying for and embrace and demonstrate our PRIDE values. Here at Sutton we have core values of Transparency and this is to be demonstrated during the application process and completion of the supporting statement and will be further tested at interview and selection stage for those who progress forward.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, it is strongly advised that you complete and submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.&nbsp;As part of our award winning Diversity Programme we anonymise all applications received to reduce conscious and unconscious bias enabling every application to be reviewed on the knowledge, skills and experience shown in your application. We encourage our interview panels to be as diverse as possible (age, cultural, neurodiverse etc.) to reduce bias where possible. We are fully committed to removing barriers and enhancing the diversity of our workforce.Additional InformationWe are proud to be a diverse and welcoming Borough and we strive to create a workforce which reflects the community we serve, and instil a sense of belonging in our staff. We celebrate and respect differences and appreciate the value of having a diverse workforce, therefore we welcome applications from under represented groups.To support our workers and their families 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.We are also proud to be a disability confident employer and guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum essential criteria for a role. As an accredited London Living Wage Employer all our employees are guaranteed the London Living Wage regardless of their length or type of contract.The UK has a points-based immigration system affecting EU and Non-EU workers and sponsorship requirements. We advise checking the <a href="https://www.gov.uk/guidance/new-immigration-system-what-you-need-to-know" target="_blank">GOV.UK website</a> for right to work guidance. Sponsorship availability varies and is subject to eligibility requirements and budget limitations. As a result, we cannot guarantee sponsorship for all roles and will evaluate sponsorship requests on a case-by-case basis.





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Social Worker - CYPDS - Children Social Care

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 Children Looked After and Leaving Care Service in Sutton is dedicated to supporting all Children in Care and Care Leavers on their journey toward independence. Our primary responsibility is to ensure high-quality care planning for permanency, fulfilling our statutory obligations to Children in Care and Care Leavers. We strive to provide a consistent, restorative approach that prioritises the voices of children and young people while being trauma-informed.Joining Sutton, you can expect to receive:<ul><li>A broad range of post-qualifying education opportunities designed to encourage continuous learning and professional growth, as part of the Developing Together Social Work Teaching Partnership (SWTP) with Kingston University and regional partners</li><li>Opportunities to attend conferences, workshops, and access research and practice resources for ongoing development.</li></ul>Sutton Council is committed to fostering an inclusive workplace, featuring various staff network groups such as the Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic +A Network, LGBTQ +A Network, and Women’s +A Network. These groups empower staff to have a voice and actively drive positive change within the organisation.About the Role and Our Ideal CandidateJoin Children Social Care as a Team Manager in our Leaving Care and Children Looked After Team and enjoy a Golden Hello along with a Recruitment and Retention Bonus, outlined as follows:<ul><li>£1,000 paid with your first month's salary</li><li>£1,000 for your first completed year of service</li><li>£2,000 for your second completed year of service</li><li>£3,000 for your third completed year of service and each year thereafter</li></ul>As a Team Manager for the Children Looked After Team, you will play a crucial role in overseeing the care and support provided to children in our care. Your responsibilities will include:<ul><li>Leading and managing a multidisciplinary team to deliver effective social care services for looked after children.</li><li>Ensuring that all interventions are child-centred, emphasising the best interests of the children and young people in our care.</li><li>Overseeing the assessment, planning, and review processes for looked after children.</li><li>Ensuring compliance with statutory requirements, policies, and professional standards.</li></ul>As a leader, you will foster a positive and inclusive team culture that encourages professional growth and continuous improvement. You will oversee care planning, quality assurance reports, and the direct work of your team, while chairing meetings and collaborating with multi-agency professionals to safeguard the children and young people in our care. This role offers challenges in a dynamic and diverse environment, allowing you to expand your knowledge and skill set within children’s social care. Our teams are renowned for their ability to create exceptional care plans that prioritise the needs and voices of our service users, incorporating input from professionals, families/carers, and external agencies to achieve the best outcomes.Are you ready to take the next step in your social care career? We are committed to supporting your growth in a diverse and inclusive environment, as you embark on your career with Sutton’s Adult Social Care. Apply now and join us on our journey!This position offers an excellent opportunity for existing team managers and experienced social workers with outstanding communication skills and a compassionate manner, capable of effectively managing high levels of emotional distress. We encourage applications from candidates with experience in childcare and those passionate about delivering person-centred care.&nbsp;In addition, we would expect the following from all suitable candidates:<ul><li>To be registered with Social Work England and hold a degree in Social Care or similar.</li><li>Experience of working with children within a care environment.</li><li>Significant experience of leading and managing a multidisciplinary team.</li><li>Have sound knowledge and ability to deliver social work support to service users and their families.</li><li>Ability to communicate complex social issues clearly to both patients and professionals.</li><li>Ability to plan and coordinate social care plans and aspects of patient discharge.</li></ul>You will join a welcoming, supportive, and energetic team dedicated to providing first class supervision and ongoing professional development opportunities.For more information about the role and/or an informal conversation, you can view the Role Profile or contact Debbie Owen Head of Service Corporate Parenting&nbsp; (<a href="mailto:debbie.owen@sutton.gov.uk" target="_blank">debbie.owen@sutton.gov.uk</a>)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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Team Manager - Leaving Care and Children Looked After

About the BoroughThe London Borough of Sutton is situated less than 30 minutes by train from Central London, with direct connections to London Victoria and London Bridge. Found in zone 5 with good transport links in and out of London, Sutton boasts award winning parks and open spaces, low crime rates, affordable housing and great schools. As well as high levels of resident engagement and satisfaction, providing quality services and success in addressing our financial challenges, whilst involving residents in key issues and high street changes.Sutton is continuously investing in the health, wellbeing and education of our residents and the future generation, as set out in the “Ambitious for Sutton” corporate plan. We are home to the Royal Marsden Hospital and the Institute of Cancer Research. Together with the development of the London Cancer Hub, Sutton will be the world’s leading life-science district, specialising in cancer research and treatment. Our vision will create around 13,000 jobs while contributing £1.2bn to the UK economy each year, a vibrant community of scientists, doctors and innovative companies intended to deliver real benefits for cancer patients and drive economic growth. With the regeneration of the local areas with new homes and schools, Sutton is passionate about working closely with our residents and vulnerable groups to help them maintain their independence and create a balance between support and independent living.The Council is seen as a driving force within the South London Partnership of five outer south west London boroughs focused on strategic growth, regeneration and investment. As we strive to improve our services and spaces for our residents as set out in the ‘Ambitious for Sutton’ corporate plan, Sutton aims to shape the future of the borough and adapt to the needs of its residents to make our Borough a great place to live, work and raise a family.About the Service and TeamThe Leaving Care and Children Looked After Service is dedicated to providing exceptional support and care for children in the local authority's guardianship. Our focus is on ensuring the safety, well-being, and developmental needs of each child are met through personalised care plans and stable placements. We are committed to creating nurturing environments that address each child’s unique needs and ensure their voices are heard in all decisions affecting their livesWe are growing a diverse and inclusive environment for staff to learn, develop and grow their career. We provide specialist support on challenging cases, regular structured supervision, and an environment that encourages all those to take part and ensure their voices are heard. We understand the value that our staff bring to our service, and the needs of the residents in our community.&nbsp;In addition:<ul><li>Sutton works with Kingston University and regional partners as part of the Developing Together Social Work Teaching Partnership (SWTP) to provide staff with a wide range of pre- and post-qualifying education opportunities to promote continuous learning and development.</li><li>Staff are given the opportunity to attend conferences, and workshops and have access to research and practice resources to support their ongoing professional development.</li><li>We encourage staff to support the practice education of Social Work students and those in the assessed and supported year in employment (ASYE).&nbsp;</li></ul>Sutton Council also has a number of staff network groups such as the Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic +A Network, LGBTQ +A Network and Women’s +A Network to ensure staff have a voice to drive positive change in the organisation.About the Role and Our Ideal CandidateJoin Children Social Care as a Social Worker on a starting salary of £40,833 and receive a Golden Hello and a Recruitment and Retention Bonus as follows:<ul><li>£1000 paid in your first month's salary</li><li>£1000 paid for your first completed year in service&nbsp;</li><li>£2000 paid for your second completed year in service&nbsp;</li><li>£3000 paid for your third completed year in service and every year thereafter</li></ul>We've got an exciting opportunity for you to work as a Social Worker within our Leaving Care and Children Looked After Service within Children’s Social Care. Our mission is to empower children to live independently as possible and provide the necessary support in safeguarding their well-being. We need your expertise to make it happen.&nbsp;In this role, your responsibilities will include:<ul><li>Undertake care proceedings.</li><li>Assess the needs and situations of children in care to develop specialised individual care plans that address their well-being and development.</li><li>Advocate for children and young people in care, making sure their voices are heard and their rights are protected in meetings, court hearings, and other discussions.</li><li>Collaborate with professionals like teachers, healthcare providers, and community groups to provide coordinated support and review the well-being of children in care</li></ul>As a Social Worker,&nbsp; your role is vital to promoting stability, supporting transitions to independence, and working towards long-term, positive outcomes for each child. Your knowledge and expertise will help to provide a stable and safe environment, advocating for children’s voices to be heard and ensuring their rights are upheld in all aspects of their care. You will collaborate with foster carers, families, and a range of professionals to provide consistent and effective support. If you are an experienced social worker, empowered by making a meaningful impact on the lives of children and young people, we would like to hear from you. We are dedicated to ensuring the safety, well-being, and development of children in care.This position offers an excellent opportunity for individuals with outstanding communication skills and a compassionate manner capable of effectively managing high levels of emotional distress. We encourage applications from candidates with experience in childcare and those passionate about delivering person-centred care. You'll join a welcoming, supportive, and energetic team dedicated to providing first class supervision and ongoing professional development opportunities.In addition, we would expect the following from all suitable candidates:<ul><li>To be registered with Social Work England and hold a degree in Social Care or similar.</li><li>Have experience of working in a multidisciplinary team setting.</li><li>Have sound knowledge and ability to deliver social work support to service users and their families.</li><li>Ability to communicate complex social issues clearly to both patients and professionals.</li><li>Ability to plan and coordinate social care plans and aspects of patient discharge.</li></ul>Please note: Social Workers may be required to travel outside the Borough to visit clients as part of their caseload. Further details regarding the caseload and travel expectations will be provided during the interview process.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.Employees have access to a wide range of benefits to enable staff to achieve a work life balance, some of which include:<ul><li>A generous annual leave entitlement of 26-31 days plus bank holidays (pro-rata if part-time working hours apply) depending on service and grade&nbsp;</li><li>Enhanced Maternity, paternity, shared parental, adoption and dependents leave</li><li>Two volunteering days per year</li><li>Flexible Working - Smarter Working Scheme (dependent on the role)&nbsp;</li><li>Adjustable and agile working arrangements using Google Chromebooks</li><li>Learning and development portal offering a range of courses</li><li>Discounts on a range of local shops, restaurants, gyms and leisure centres</li><li>Interest free season ticket loans</li><li>Local Government Pension Scheme</li><li>Bicycle loan facilities and cycle to work scheme</li><li>Zip car scheme</li><li>Confidential health &amp; wellbeing and counselling support</li></ul>Application ProcessApply online outlining what skills, abilities and experience you can bring which makes you an ideal candidate for this role. Please refer to the requirements outlined in the job profile when completing your application and check your CV details have been uploaded correctly in the relevant sections.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, it is strongly advised that you complete and submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.&nbsp;As part of our award winning Diversity Programme we anonymise all applications received to reduce conscious and unconscious bias enabling every application to be reviewed on the knowledge, skills and experience shown in your application. We encourage our interview panels to be as diverse as possible (age, cultural, neurodiverse etc.) to reduce bias where possible. We are fully committed to removing barriers and enhancing the diversity of our workforce.Additional InformationWe are proud to be a diverse and welcoming Borough and we strive to create a workforce which reflects the community we serve, and instil a sense of belonging in our staff. We celebrate and respect differences and appreciate the value of having a diverse workforce, therefore we welcome applications from under represented groups.To support our workers and their families 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.We are also proud to be a disability confident employer and guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum essential criteria for a role. As an accredited London Living Wage Employer all our employees are guaranteed the London Living Wage regardless of their length or type of contract.The UK has a points-based immigration system affecting EU and Non-EU workers and sponsorship requirements. We advise checking the <a href="https://www.gov.uk/guidance/new-immigration-system-what-you-need-to-know" target="_blank">GOV.UK website</a> for right to work guidance. Sponsorship availability varies and is subject to eligibility requirements and budget limitations. As a result, we cannot guarantee sponsorship for all roles and will evaluate sponsorship requests on a case-by-case basis.





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Social Worker - Leaving Care and Children Looked After

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 Children’s Services offers a supportive and inclusive environment for its Qualified Social Work staff. Specialist support on challenging cases, regular structured supervision, and an environment that encourages all those to take part and ensure their voices are heard.&nbsp;Our Locality Teams offer a social work service to children and young people in the Borough who are living at home on plans under Section 17 or Section 47 of the Children Act 1989. &nbsp;This is achieved by working in partnership with relevant agencies, children and young people and their families. We provide a supported working environment that ensures manageable caseloads, regular supervision, &nbsp;daily management support and an abundance of learning and development opportunities for our Social Workers to grow and flourish. &nbsp;In addition we have a creative and flexible approach to the working week which allows for both home and office working which promotes a work/life balance.Working 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, and workshops and have access to research and practice resources to support their ongoing professional development.Sutton Council also has a number of staff network groups such as the Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic +A Network, LGBTQ +A Network and Women’s +A Network to ensure staff have a voice to drive positive change in the organisation.About the Role and Our Ideal CandidateJoin Children Social Care as a Social Worker on selected pay grades and be eligible for our Golden Hello and a Recruitment and Retention Bonus as follows:<ul><li>£1000 paid in your first month's salary</li><li>£1000 paid for your first completed year in service</li><li>£2000 paid for your second completed year in service</li><li>£3000 paid for your third completed year in service and every year thereafter</li><li>Reimbursement of Social Work England Registration</li><li>Flexible working model that allows social workers to manage their diary to meet the needs of the service.</li></ul>We've got an exciting opportunity for confident and experienced Social Workers to join our Locality Team in Children’ Social Care. Our objective is to deliver the best outcomes for children and young people.&nbsp;Your responsibilities will include:<ul><li>To support children and young people through robust assessment, SMART planning and effective intervention to achieve positive outcomes within their families and communities.</li><li>Working within a restorative practice approach to form partnerships with families and multi-agency colleagues in intervening to address both the presenting concerns and underlying difficulties.</li><li>Leading and coordinating multi-agency partnerships, plans, interventions, and meetings to ensure children and young people are safe and their holistic needs are being met.&nbsp;</li></ul>Reporting to the Team Manager, you will work within the frameworks of Section 17 and Section 47 - undertaking assessments, planning, and interventions with children and their families. Your role will consist of completing direct work with children to keep them safe, ensuring their voice, wishes and views are central to the planning and delivery of the care we provide. Compliance is key to our statutory requirements. As a Social Worker, you will deliver all aspects of work in accordance with safeguarding policy, procedure, and standards, ensuring that the children are at the heart of your decision making.Your role will consist of completing direct work with children to keep them safe, ensuring their voice, wishes and views are central to the planning and delivery of the care we provide. Compliance is key to our statutory requirements. As a Social Worker, you will deliver all aspects of work in accordance with safeguarding policy, procedure, and standards, ensuring that the children are at the heart of your decision making.Are you ready to progress your career? We are committed to supporting your development as you embark on your journey with Suttons Children Social Care service. Apply today and become part of our pursuit of excellenceOur ideal candidateThe successful candidates will be enthusiastic and motivated individuals with a caring and calm approach who have a thorough understanding of the frameworks that underpin social work practice. You will bring insight and experience to the team and the lives of children and show initiative which will help develop our services to an outstanding standard. You must also enjoy working in a high pace team, being able to deliver consistency, energy, and passion to make a difference in children's and young people's lives. You will demonstrate empathy when dealing with sensitive situations and strong interpersonal skills using different ways of communicating. Showcasing the ability to assess and record a child's needs, applied through evidence based practice to justify decision making.&nbsp; In addition, We would expect the successful candidate to demonstrate the following competences (not limited to):<ul><li>you are a Qualified Social Worker with a Social Work degree&nbsp;or recognised qualification and registered with the relevant regulatory body&nbsp;Social Work England</li><li>2 years post qualifying practice experience, ideally within a UK regulated authority</li><li>hold the relevant skills, knowledge and aptitude to ensure that all vulnerable people are safeguarded from abuse and that all statutory functions, local policy, procedures are adhered to in a timely manner and documented accordingly</li></ul>Please note: Social Workers may be required to travel outside the Borough to visit clients as part of their caseload. Further details regarding the caseload and travel expectations will be provided during the interview process.Our culture of strong, accessible and supportive management will provide you with good regular supervision and the opportunity to take part in case discussions.If you have experience in Children's services, are competent in assessment and direct work, and are looking for the next challenging step in your career with a supportive management team, then apply today!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.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>Flexi-time (Please note, this applies to roles at grades 1-9 only)</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.#LI-SR





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Children's Social Worker

Job Description Organisation: London Borough of Waltham Forest Directorate: Social Care and Health Grade: PO1 - PO4 £41,133 - £52,194&nbsp; Retention Bonus/ Market Supplement: £2,000 per annum Contract Type: Permanent Full time&nbsp; Working hours per week: 36 Weeks per year: 52 Application Deadline: &nbsp;Ongoing - until posts are filled&nbsp; Proposed Interview Date(s): TBC &nbsp; Reference: 1100 About Us:&nbsp; Bursting with culture, energy, and opportunity, the London Borough of Waltham Forest is a fantastic and exciting place to work.&nbsp; We are a highly ambitious borough. Driven by culture and the innate creativity of our residents, we have developed new and innovative ways to build our communities. Our Council is relentlessly resident-focused, insight-led, digitally driven and commercially minded; a Council focused on meeting the needs of our existing and future residents.&nbsp; London Borough of Waltham Forest is one of the <a href="https://www.london.gov.uk/good-work-standard" target="_blank">Mayor of London’s Good Work Standard</a>&nbsp;employers. This accreditation is a proof of our commitment to creating a healthy, fair and inclusive workplace. This includes fair pay and conditions, workplace well-being, skills and progression and diversity and recruitment.&nbsp; About the role:&nbsp; The Adult Care Management Team are divided into two; the first, manages longer-term, complex caseloads with a high emphasis on Relationship-Based Interventions. The second, manages high-intensity and quick turnaround work under a Discharge to Assess Model. The ethos being to support Adults to leave Hospital when safe and appropriate to do so and continuing their care and assessment out of an Acute setting. Both Adult Care Management Teams hold statutory responsibilities for Safeguarding, Reviews and Support Planning. This role sits in Team 2 which follows the Discharge to Assess model. However, all successful applicants are likely to receive a hybrid caseload of both type of work.&nbsp; The Adult Care Management Team, work with adults aged 18 and over, to identify and care plan for eligible Social Care and Support needs. As a Social Care Assistant within this remit, your role will be to manage your own complex caseload, with the support of a Practice Manager and Team Manager.&nbsp; <a href="https://fs-filestore-eu.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/Waltham_Forest/Role%20Profiles/ROLE%20PROFILE%20Social%20Worker%20SWNEW.pdf" target="_blank">&gt;&gt; Click here to download the Role Profile &lt;&lt;&nbsp;</a> Key Responsibilities:&nbsp; Your day-to-day responsibilities may include: <ul> <li>Working collaboratively with internal departments, Health Services, Partners, Statutory and Non-Statutory organisations to secure a holistic approach to Assessment, Safeguarding and Care Planning.&nbsp;</li> <li>Conducting Care Act (2014) compliant Assessments, Reviews and Support Plans which seek to promote, retain, and maximise independence where safe and possible to do so.&nbsp;</li> <li>Conducting S.42 Safeguarding Enquiries.&nbsp;</li> <li>Provide person-centred services to vulnerable adults that focus on evidence-based and best practice.&nbsp;</li> <li>Provide professional advice and guidance to colleagues and partner agencies supporting vulnerable people</li> <li>Maintain properly documented case files, records, and information. Prepare reports as required.</li> <li>Proactively develop professional knowledge, skills, and behaviours.</li> <li>All opportunities to prevent, reduce and delay access to social care services are taken</li> </ul> Qualifications and Requirements:&nbsp; To apply, you should have at least 2 years’ experience in a similar statutory role or be able to demonstrate transferable skills to meet the needs of this this post. You will need to have a current registration with Social Work England and provide your Registration Number. We anticipate that an applicant will have the following aptitudes and ability to demonstrate these:&nbsp; <ul> <li>Knowledge and experience of issues relating to people in need, including relevant legislation, guidance &amp; procedures</li> <li>Experience of service delivery which is culturally sensitive and responsive to the needs of a multi-cultural community</li> <li>Ability to work as a team member&nbsp;</li> <li>Ability to work under regular supervision from a line manager</li> <li>Ability to work effectively under pressure</li> <li>Ability to prioritise work and risks.&nbsp;</li> <li>Ability to ensure Performance Indicators relating to service areas are met</li> <li>Ability to participate in change effectively</li> <li>Ability to communicate clearly verbally and in writing, and to follow through required actions</li> <li>Commitment to the participation of vulnerable people and their families both at an individual and service level</li> <li>Detailed working knowledge of the Care Act 2014 and other relevant legislation, procedures and guidance relating to children and families</li> <li>Ability to demonstrate understanding of the financial implications for a Local Authority when commissioning care and support to meet needs and an awareness of how to consider other funding streams / means of meeting needs.&nbsp;</li> <li>Awareness of current issues in care and support policy and practice</li> </ul> Terms and conditions:&nbsp; The below terms and conditions apply to this role:&nbsp; Satisfactory employment references and identity checks;&nbsp; Satisfactory declaration of interest;&nbsp; This role is subject to safer recruitment practices as it involves work with children and/ or vulnerable adults;&nbsp; Satisfactory DBS check;&nbsp; Continued professional body registration;&nbsp; As a public authority, we must ensure that members of staff in public-facing roles are able to speak fluent English. This means that they must have a command of spoken English, with confidence and accuracy, sufficient for the effective performance of their role. This requirement does not refer to any particular English language qualifications, regional or international accents, dialects, speech impediments or the tone of conversations. It does not require staff to speak only in English.&nbsp; How to Apply:&nbsp; Interested candidates are invited to submit their applications online by pressing the ‘Apply’ button below. This includes a supporting statement that outlines to us how your skills and experience make you a good candidate for this vacancy.&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.&nbsp;&nbsp; Equal Opportunity Employer:&nbsp; Waltham Forest is a diverse borough where diversity is valued and is integral to both, service delivery and employment of its staff. The Council is proud of its rich mix of communities and as the largest employer in the area, it works hard to respond to the changing needs of its population. We use our statutory duties on race, gender and disability equality and best practice in respect of age, faith and sexual orientation to ensure equality of opportunity in the workplace. The Council is committed to meeting its 4 equality objectives: - Promoting equality of opportunity - Opposing all forms of discrimination, intolerance and disadvantage - Ensuring our workforce reflects the diverse communities of Waltham Forest at all levels. - Providing fair, appropriate, accessible and excellent Services to all. Respecting Diversity is a core Council value.&nbsp; To support the above and reduce the risk of bias in its recruitment activities, the council is operating an anonymous shortlisting process, which hides personal information that can identify individuals until their application has been considered for shortlisting. The council also operates a scheme whereby, for jobs graded up to and including scale SO2, internal candidates are considered first. This includes those candidates who self-identify as having a disability for the purposes of the Disability Confident scheme. For more information, please refer to our recruitment and selection policy.&nbsp; We are keen to support employees to balance their working life with other commitments. Therefore, wherever possible, we will consider working arrangements that suit an individual's personal circumstances whilst still meeting the needs of the Council. If you would like to discuss the possible flexible working options that might be applicable to this role, please contact the person named below or feel free to discuss this during your interview.&nbsp; For more information on the benefits of working for the Council, please visit <a href="https://www.walthamforest.gov.uk/jobs-and-training/find-jobs-and-other-opportunities/working-us" target="_blank">https://www.walthamforest.gov.uk/jobs-and-training/find-jobs-and-other-opportunities/working-us</a>.&nbsp; Contact Information:&nbsp; If you have any questions about this vacancy or the application process, please contact Steven Box at <a href="mailto:steven.box@walthamforest.gov.uk" target="_blank">steven.box@walthamforest.gov.uk</a>&nbsp; If you have any technical issues when trying to apply for this post, please contact our Recruitment Team via email at <a href="mailto:recruitment@walthamforest.gov.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@walthamforest.gov.uk</a>.&nbsp; The Council’s preference is for online application. However, if you have a disability and are unable to complete an online application, please email <a href="mailto:recruitment@walthamforest.gov.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@walthamforest.gov.uk</a> so we can arrange an alternative application method.&nbsp; Click here for further information on the <a href="https://www.walthamforest.gov.uk/council-and-elections/your-data-and-privacy/our-privacy-notices/hr-recruitment-privacy-notice" target="_blank">Human Resources recruitment privacy notice</a>.&nbsp;





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