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Job Title: Director of Children &amp; Families Starting Salary: £115,170 progressing to £127,731 per annum Hours: 37 hours per week Base Location: Farnham House, Stevenage/Hybrid Contract Type: Permanent Directorate: Childrens Services Are you a strategic leader passionate about making a difference for children and families? Hertfordshire County Council is driving change and shaping the future of Children’s Services.We’re seeking a visionary Director of Children and Families to lead strategic social care services and champion child-centred practice across a diverse and growing community.You’ll provide transformational leadership through national reforms, oversee workforce strategy, and deliver high-quality safeguarding and family support services. This is a pivotal role, influencing multi-agency partnerships and ensuring excellence in statutory standards.<h4> Key accountabilities of the role:</h4><ul><li>Provide strategic leadership for all children’s social care services, including safeguarding, family support, youth justice, and specialist interventions.</li><li>Drive workforce strategy and service transformation through national reforms, ensuring high performance and compliance with statutory standards.</li><li>Lead Hertfordshire’s safeguarding agenda, chair key partnership boards, and influence multi-agency collaboration for continual improvement.</li><li>Represent HCC at senior forums and partnerships, shaping policy and delivering excellence across children and family services.</li></ul><h4>What we’re looking for you to bring (Person Specification)</h4>Essential:<ul><li>Degree qualification in relevant disciplines and/or additional knowledge gained through management / qualification.</li><li>Professional qualification in social work &amp; registration with Social Work England.</li><li>Significant experience of Children’s Services management and oversight of safeguarding and child protection at a senior level.</li><li>Experience of leading work in the partnership arena and within a political environment.</li><li>Expert knowledge of legislation, best practice, and sector-wide standards.</li><li>Inspirational leader with strong communication and influencing skills at senior level.</li><li>Collaborative and commercially astute, with sound financial understanding.</li><li>Skilled in negotiation and driving change through constructive challenge and partnership.</li><li>Ability to drive around Hertfordshire, using your own mode of transport to travel to other locations.</li></ul>This job role is within the Leadership, level job profile. Please locate this via: Organisational Leadership<h4>Recruitment Information &amp; Timelines</h4>Applications:Please submit your application online, with a CV and covering letter (maximum of two A4 pages) outlining your experiences in relation to the key accountabilities of the role.Closing date:Thursday 27th November 2025 – noon.Technical Interview:A technical interview will be conducted with the Executive Director of Children Services via MS Teams Wednesday 10th December 2025.Final Interview:Monday 15th December 2025 – Farnham House, Stevenage.If you wish to have an informal conversation about the role, please contact <a href="mailto:Richard.Hall@hertfordshire.gov.uk" target="_blank">Richard.Hall@hertfordshire.gov.uk</a> or <a href="mailto:Melanie.Lamprecht@hertfordshire.gov.uk" target="_blank">Melanie.Lamprecht@hertfordshire.gov.uk</a>If you’re ready to lead with impact and innovation, we’d love to hear from you.<h4>Additional information</h4>Disability Confident We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer and guarantee an interview to anyone disclosing a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria for the post.Safeguarding This role has been identified as requiring a Disclosure &amp; Barring Service (DBS) check.Driving required You’ll need to have the ability to drive around Hertfordshire, either using your own mode of transport or a company car to travel to other locations.<h4>Available documents</h4><ul><li>Candidate Pack - Director of Children and Families Nov 2025.pdf</li></ul> 





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Director of Children & Families

Job Title: Consultant Social Worker - 0-25 Children with Disability Family Help Starting Salary: £48,226 + £7,146 market enhancement per annum, progressing to £53,459 + £6,984 market enhancement per annum (plus welcome payment - terms apply) Hours: 37.0 Location: Hemel Hempstead - with travel countywide Contract Type: Permanent Directorate: Childrens Services<h4>About the team</h4>At Hertfordshire County Council, we have a bold ambition to deliver the best possible quality of life for every member of our community. We want people to enjoy a good level of physical and mental health. We want them to find exceptional employment opportunities, and we want them to enjoy all that this lovely borough has to offer, safe in the knowledge that they have a comfortable home in a great neighbourhood. These ambitions are particularly important to our innovative 0-25 Together Service, and it is within this team that you could find an opportunity like no other.The 0-25 Together Service is a fantastic example of what happens when likeminded people come together to deliver specialist services for disabled children, young people, young adults and their families. We want our service users to enjoy as much independence as possible, while reaching their full potential. We want them to be able to take part in their local community and find stability and fulfilment as they move into adulthood. Working in partnership with everyone who comes to us for support, we pride ourselves on being there for them as they settle into successful adult lives. <h4>About the role</h4>As a Consultant Social Worker, you will be based in our West Family Help Team, where you will play a pivotal role in supporting the Team Manager with the day-to-day operations of a busy and dynamic service. In addition, you will provide supervision and guidance to a small group of Family Practitioners, helping them deliver high-quality support to families.You will lead best practice and strengthen our commitment to supporting disabled children and their families. Our West Family Help Team works at the heart of this mission, providing practical and emotional support to families so that children can thrive. Your role will be essential in helping Family Practitioners deliver this support effectively and confidently.You will bring expert knowledge of the legal framework and the multi-disciplinary nature of our work, ensuring that interventions are safe, proportionate, and focused on achieving positive outcomes. Alongside managing a varied caseload, you will guide and supervise Family Practitioners, offering professional advice and reflective supervision to help them navigate complex situations and deliver high-quality family help.Your responsibilities will include:<ul><li>Assessing needs and circumstances across a diverse range of cases, balancing independence with safeguarding considerations.</li><li>Supporting Family Practitioners to implement creative, strengths-based approaches that empower families and build resilience.</li><li>Advising families and their networks on community resources and services that can make a real difference.</li><li>Collaborating with statutory and voluntary agencies to ensure joined-up support and great life outcomes for children.</li></ul><h4>About you</h4>Essential:<ul><li>Qualified Social Worker registered with Social Work England</li><li>Experience of working with children and young people</li><li>Knowledge of legislation, guidance, policy, and procedures</li><li>Ability to complete robust assessments &amp; to assess risk</li><li>Ability to work in a relationship-based way</li><li>Understanding of equality and diversity in Social Work</li><li>Ability to input and maintain accurate computerised information and records</li><li>Ability to work on own initiative managing and prioritising own workload under pressure and under the direction of the supervisor</li></ul>Desirable:<ul><li>Knowledge/experience of working with Disabled Children and Young People</li><li>Knowledge of legislation, guidance, policy, and procedure specific to Disabled Children and Young People</li></ul>In return, you’ll be part of a supportive team that values your expertise and invests in your growth with excellent learning and development opportunities to help you be the best you can be. This job role is within the Health and Social Care Services, level HSC12 job profile. Please locate this via:Job profiles - Health and social careTo hear more about this opportunity please contact <a href="mailto:Maxine.Samuel@hertfordshire.gov.uk" target="_blank">Maxine.Samuel@hertfordshire.gov.uk</a> for an informal discussion about the role.Interview Date: 1st DecemberBenefits of working for us <h4>How to apply</h4>As part of your application, please upload your most recent CV. Ensure your CV is up to date with your employment history (including any employment gaps), and including any training/qualifications. We encourage you to include examples of where you have demonstrated the requirements/criteria in the advert / job profile to allow the panel to fully recognise your skills and abilities. You will have the opportunity to include a short covering paragraph within your application to give us a little more information about your skills, knowledge, and experiences. <h4>Additional information</h4>Disability Confident We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer and guarantee an interview to anyone disclosing a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria for the post.Safeguarding This role has been identified as requiring a Disclosure &amp; Barring Service (DBS) check.Driving required You’ll need to have the ability to drive and/or travel around Hertfordshire, either using your own mode of transport or a company car to travel to other locations.English Fluency The ability to converse at ease with members of the public and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post (for those whose language is a signed language the provision of a sign language interpreter who speaks English to the necessary standard of fluency will be required). 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Consultant Social Worker - 0-25 Children with Disability Family Help

Job Title: Advanced Practitioner Starting Salary: £48,226 progressing to £53,459 per annum Hours: 37 Location: Farnham House, Stevenage Contract Type: Permanent Directorate: Adult Care Services<h4>About the team</h4>Are you passionate about safeguarding the rights of vulnerable individuals and ensuring compliance with the Mental Capacity Act and Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DoLS)? An exciting opportunity has arisen within the Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards Team, which requires a full time Advanced Practitioner to support the Hertfordshire Supervisory Body. You will be a qualified and experienced Best Interests Assessor.As one of three Advanced Practitioners, you will provide leadership in the role of Best Interests Assessor for the council. This position involves undertaking complex Best Interests assessments and offering supervision and mentorship to both qualified and trainee Best Interests Assessors employed by the council and partner organisations.<h4>About the role</h4>As one of three Advanced Practitioners, you will play a pivotal role in leading and shaping Best Interests practice across the council. Your responsibilities will include:<ul><li>Undertaking complex Best Interests assessments on behalf of the Supervisory Body.</li><li>Ensuring compliance with DoLS and supporting the wider council in applying legislation relating to Community Deprivation of Liberty.</li><li>Facilitating and leading Best Interests Assessor Forums to share best practice and drive continuous improvement.</li><li>Working with care providers to enhance their understanding of the DoLS process.</li><li>Scrutinising assessments to ensure they meet all legal requirements and completing authorisation documentation.</li><li>Leading and delivering training sessions within Hertfordshire County Council and representing the Supervisory Body at external events.</li></ul>You would be joining an excellent team, receive regular supervision and will have training opportunities to keep your skills and knowledge up to date<h4>About you</h4>Essential:<ul><li>Qualified Social Worker, Nurse, Occupational Therapist or Clinical Psychologist</li><li>Qualified BIA (Best Interests Assessor)</li><li>In-depth knowledge of the Mental Capacity Act 2005 and the Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards 2009,</li><li>An understanding of the implications of developing case law.</li></ul>Desirable <ul><li>Previous experience in a leadership or mentoring role, such as supervising other BIAs or leading peer support groups.</li><li>Familiarity with triaging cases and prioritising workloads effectively in high-pressure environments</li><li>Experience of the court of protection process including drafting reports for Section 21A appeals or other legal proceedings.</li><li>A proactive approach to personal development, including keeping up-to-date with relevant legislation, case law, and best practices.</li><li>Strong advocacy skills to champion the rights and best interests of individuals who may lack capacity.</li><li>Ability to foster positive working relationships and collaborate effectively with stakeholders.</li></ul>We welcome applications from candidates who currently reside in the UK with established proof of right to work documentation. We are not able to offer sponsorship at this time for this role.This job role is within the Health and Social Care Services, level HSC12 job profile. Please locate this via:Job profiles - Health and social careTo hear more about this opportunity please contact <a href="mailto:carolyn.mcintosh@hertfordshire.gov.uk" target="_blank">carolyn.mcintosh@hertfordshire.gov.uk</a> for an informal discussion about the role.Interview Date: week commencing 1 December 2025Benefits of working for us<h4>How to apply</h4>As part of your application, please upload your most recent CV. Ensure your CV is up to date with your employment history (including any employment gaps), and including any training/qualifications. We encourage you to include examples of where you have demonstrated the requirements/criteria in the advert / job profile to allow the panel to fully recognise your skills and abilities. You will have the opportunity to include a short covering paragraph within your application to give us a little more information about your skills, knowledge, and experiences. <h4>Additional information</h4>Disability Confident We are proud to be a&nbsp;Disability Confident employer&nbsp;and guarantee an interview to anyone disclosing a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria for the post.Safeguarding This role has been identified as requiring a Disclosure &amp; Barring Service (DBS) check.Driving required You’ll need to have the ability to drive and/or travel around Hertfordshire, either using your own mode of transport or a company car to travel to other locations.English Fluency The ability to converse at ease with members of the public and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post (for those whose language is a signed language the provision of a sign language interpreter who speaks English to the necessary standard of fluency will be required).&nbsp;Further information about the legal requirement can be found here.





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Advanced Practitioner

Job Title: SEND EHC Team Lead Location: Apsley, Hemel Hempstead Starting salary: £42,839 to £47,181 per annum Contract: Permanent, 37 hours per week <h4>About the role</h4>We’re looking for passionate and experienced SEND Team Leaders to join our School Age SEND Team. In this role, you’ll lead a dedicated group of EHC Coordinators who manage Education, Health, and Care (EHC) Annual Reviews for school-aged children.As a Team Leader, you’ll guide your team in coordinating professionals across education, health, and care sectors, ensuring plans and provision are coproduced with families in a truly person-centred way. You’ll champion high standards of communication and quality, while maintaining oversight of performance and ensuring statutory timescales are met.Your leadership will be key in delivering our SEND obligations. You’ll provide supervision, support professional development, and oversee induction, training, and performance management processes.You’ll work to build and maintain strong, supportive relationships with education settings and families, ensuring that EHC assessments and plans are developed with care, clarity, and consistency.<h4>About you</h4><ul><li>Comprehensive up to date knowledge and experience of the Children and Families Act 2014, SEND Code of Practice and SEND Regulations 2014.</li><li>Experience of managing staff and delivering excellent service outcomes in a previous role is strongly desirable</li><li>Current driving license and access to a car to be able to travel to a range of work bases and schools and this role does require you to be in one of our offices regularly and some countywide travel.</li><li>Educated to degree level or have significant experience of a range of work within education.</li><li>Experience of working well under pressure and being extremely well organised</li></ul>If you have an unrelenting drive to ensure excellent outcomes for children with special educational needs and disabilities, and you can motivate and manage a team to achieve this – this may be your perfect role!Advert closes: Thursday 20th November 2025Interviews There will be a two part interview process: First interview will be on Thursday 27th November (online via MS Teams) Second interview will be on Wednesday 3rd December - Aspley (in person) For an informal conversation please contact <a href="mailto:anthony.giles@hertfordshire.gov.uk" target="_blank">anthony.giles@hertfordshire.gov.uk</a>For an informal conversation about the job role, please contact <a href="mailto:anthony.giles@hertfordshire.gov.uk" target="_blank">anthony.giles@hertfordshire.gov.uk</a>This job role is level 11 - Please locate the job profile via: Job profiles - Health and social careBenefits of working for us <h4>How to apply</h4>As part of your application, please upload your most recent CV. Ensure your CV is up to date with your employment history (including any employment gaps), and including any training/qualifications. We encourage you to include examples of where you have demonstrated the requirements/criteria in the advert / job profile to allow the panel to fully recognise your skills and abilities. You will have the opportunity to include a short covering paragraph within your application to give us a little more information about your skills, knowledge, and experiences.<h4>Additional information</h4>Disability Confident We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer and guarantee an interview to anyone disclosing a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria for the post.Safeguarding This role has been identified as requiring a Disclosure &amp; Barring Service (DBS) check.Driving required You’ll need to have the ability to drive and/or travel around Hertfordshire, either using your own mode of transport or a company car to travel to other locations.English Fluency The ability to converse at ease with members of the public and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post (for those whose language is a signed language the provision of a sign language interpreter who speaks English to the necessary standard of fluency will be required). Further information about the legal requirement can be found here.





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SEND EHC Team Lead

Job Title: Adult Social Worker Starting Salary: £38,220 progressing to £41,771 pa (pro rata for part-time) + £1k welcome payment, relocation &amp; car lease schemes (terms apply) Hours: 37 hours or part time Location: Hertfordshire Contract Type: Permanent Directorate: Adult Care ServicesAre you passionate about improving lives and empowering people to live independently? Whether you're an experienced social worker or just starting your journey, Hertfordshire County Council offers a range of exciting opportunities across our adult social care services.We’re transforming the way we work through our Connected Lives approach – a strengths-based model that puts people at the centre of everything we do. We focus on what matters most to individuals and their carers, helping them achieve their goals, stay connected to their communities, and live fulfilling livesWhy Join Us?<ul><li>Hybrid and flexible working to support your work-life balance</li><li>Ongoing learning and development to help you grow in your career</li><li>Opportunities for community engagement and volunteering</li></ul>A supportive, collaborative environment where your voice matters<h4>About the team</h4>We're looking for social work England registered Social Workers to join us. We are currently unable to accommodate newly qualified social workers, however you are welcome to apply to be notified of when the opportunities become available.We have opportunities within our adult disability, older people and hospital teams across Hertfordshire.Prevention of Admissions Team - Hemel HempsteadJoin our well-established, integrated Health and Social Care Prevention of Admissions Team, based in Hemel Hempstead, and be part of a dynamic, multidisciplinary service dedicated to keeping people safe and well at home.You’ll work alongside a skilled team of nurses, paramedics, physiotherapists, and occupational therapists, delivering rapid, person-centred care to residents across South West Hertfordshire.You'll be part of:<ul><li>A collaborative, co-located team environment with health colleagues</li><li>A fast-paced service providing urgent 2-hour response assessments in community settings</li><li>A focus on preventing unnecessary hospital admissions, helping individuals remain in the comfort of their own homes</li><li>Operating hours: Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM – 5:30 PM (4:30 PM on Fridays)</li></ul>Hospital Integrated Discharge Team<ul><li>market forces enhancement per year</li><li>5% operational enhancement.</li></ul>These enhancements are non-contractual payments, subject to a 3 yearly reviewYou'll ensure safe and timely discharges from hospital by:<ul><li>Assessing the needs of patients and carers</li><li>Arranging appropriate care packages</li><li>Liaising with professionals and agencies</li><li>Supporting person-centred discharge planning</li></ul>Barnet &amp; Chase Farm HospitalWatford General HospitalHerts Valleys Community Hospital Team - 24 hours per weekWe offer a 7 day service and currently operate a 1-weekend-in-8 rota across the Hospital TeamOlder People TeamSupport adults and carers with long-term health and social care needs. Our teams work under the Care Act to safeguard, assess, plan, support, and review care needs. Roles are available in:<ul><li>Locality-based teams</li><li>Residential and community reviewing teams</li><li>Crisis intervention and hospital admission prevention teams</li><li>Sensory services</li></ul>East Herts localityWelwyn Hatfield &amp; Broxbourne LocalityNorth Herts LocalityVisit Adult social work in Hertfordshire to find out more.<h4>About you</h4>Essential: • Social Work degree • Registration with Social Work England • Driving licence This job role is within the Health &amp; Social Care, level 10 &amp; 11 job profile. Please locate this via:Job profiles - Health and social careWe welcome applications from candidates who currently reside in the UK with established proof of right to work documentation. We are not able to offer sponsorship at this time for this role.If you have questions about our opportunities please contact <a href="mailto:sheryl.jeram@hertfordshire.gov.uk" target="_blank">sheryl.jeram@hertfordshire.gov.uk</a> or for an informal discussion about the role.This is an ongoing advert with applications being regularly reviewed and interviews arranged.Benefits of working for us <h4>How to apply</h4>As part of your application, please upload your most recent CV. Ensure your CV is up to date with your employment history (including any employment gaps), and including any training/qualifications. We encourage you to include examples of where you have demonstrated the requirements/criteria in the advert / job profile to allow the panel to fully recognise your skills and abilities. You will have the opportunity to include a short covering paragraph within your application to give us a little more information about your skills, knowledge, and experiences. Secondment This position is open to secondments. If you work for HCC or any other Local Authority and would like to be considered as a Secondment contract, please ensure you complete the Secondment Form as part of your application. If you do not, your application will be considered as a Fixed Term Contract only.<h4>Additional information</h4>Disability Confident We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer and guarantee an interview to anyone disclosing a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria for the post.Safeguarding This role has been identified as requiring a Disclosure &amp; Barring Service (DBS) check.Driving required You’ll need to have the ability to drive and/or travel around Hertfordshire, either using your own mode of transport or a company car to travel to other locations.English Fluency The ability to converse at ease with members of the public and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post (for those whose language is a signed language the provision of a sign language interpreter who speaks English to the necessary standard of fluency will be required). Further information about the legal requirement can be found here.





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5 Social Work Jobs in Hertfordshire