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Job Title: Team Manager (Qualified) - Older People East &amp; North Review Team Starting Salary: £53,806 progressing to £59,497 pa Hours: 37.0 Location: Stevenage (Hybrid) – with travel across East/North Hertfordshire Contract Type: Fixed Term / Secondment (Maternity Cover) Directorate: Adult Care Services<h4>About the team</h4>Our Older People Review Team is a dynamic, multi-disciplinary group of Social Workers, Occupational Therapists and Community Care Officers. We work together to deliver person-centred, innovative solutions that help older people in Hertfordshire live safe, independent and fulfilling lives.<h4>About the role</h4>As Team Manager, you’ll lead and inspire the team, ensuring high-quality practice, strong performance, and effective use of resources. You’ll oversee complex cases, safeguarding vulnerable adults, and drive initiatives that promote independence, early intervention, and community inclusion. This is a leadership role where you’ll shape practice, mentor staff, and influence positive outcomes for service users.Key Responsibilities:<ul><li>Lead, manage, and develop a multi-disciplinary team to deliver excellent services.</li><li>Ensure compliance with legislation (Care Act, Mental Capacity Act, Mental Health Act).</li><li>Oversee safeguarding investigations and risk management.</li><li>Promote independence, wellbeing, and early intervention through creative, person-centred solutions.</li><li>Manage budgets, resources, and performance effectively.</li><li>Build strong partnerships with agencies, communities, and carers.</li><li>Drive continuous improvement and workforce development.</li></ul><h4>About you</h4>Essential Criteria:<ul><li>A registered Qualified Social Worker or Occupational Therapist with evidence of continued professional development.</li><li>Proven leadership experience in health or social care settings.</li><li>Strong knowledge of adult social care legislation and safeguarding.</li><li>Experience managing budgets, resources, and staff performance.</li><li>Excellent communication, problem-solving, and partnership-building skills.</li></ul> Join a forward-thinking organisation committed to innovation and excellence in adult social care. In return we can provide you with:<ul><li>A supportive, collaborative culture where your leadership is valued.</li><li>Flexible working arrangements to support work-life balance.</li><li>Generous annual leave and pension scheme for long-term security.</li><li>Continuous professional development, leadership training, and clear career progression pathways.</li><li>Access to employee wellbeing programmes, staff networks, and discounts.</li></ul>This job role is within the Health and Social Care Services, level HSC13 job profile. Please locate this via:Job profiles - Health and social careTo hear more about this opportunity please contact<a href="mailto:Sarah.Mason@hertfordshire.gov.uk" target="_blank">Sarah.Mason@hertfordshire.gov.uk</a>&nbsp;for an informal discussion about the role.Interview Date: 12th January 2026Benefits of working for us<h4>How to apply</h4>As part of your application, please upload your most recent CV. Ensure your CV is up to date with your employment history (including any employment gaps), and including any training/qualifications. We encourage you to include examples of where you have demonstrated the requirements/criteria in the advert / job profile to allow the panel to fully recognise your skills and abilities. You will have the opportunity to include a short covering paragraph within your application to give us a little more information about your skills, knowledge, and experiences. Secondment This position is open to secondments. If you work for HCC or any other Local Authority and would like to be considered as a Secondment contract, please ensure you complete the&nbsp;Secondment Form&nbsp;as part of your application. If you do not, your application will be considered as a Fixed Term Contract only.<h4>Additional information</h4>We welcome applications from candidates who currently reside in the UK with established proof of right to work documentation. We are not able to offer sponsorship at this time for this role.Disability Confident We are proud to be a 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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Hertfordshire County Council

Team Manager (Qualified)

Job Title: Local Authority Designated Officer Starting Salary: £48,226 progressing to £53,460 per annum (pro rata for part time) Hours: 37.0 Location: Countywide Contract Type: Permanent Directorate: Childrens Services<h4>About the team</h4>The LADO service is the Local Authority’s statutory function for managing and overseeing allegations and concerns against professionals who work with children. The LADOs have a key role to provide specialist advice, guidance and training to organisations who employ staff in the children’s workforce and provide services to children in Hertfordshire. The service has a statutory responsibility to ensure the necessary investigations are carried out where necessary considering multifaceted perspectives of employment, child protection, criminal and regulation ensuring staff are treated fairly and supported to improve practice where possible but also to ensure those responsible for managing staff do so effectively making sure risks to children from the workforce are mitigated and reported to the necessary bodies such as DBS. The team members hold a significant amount of safeguarding experience, the service is fast paced with staff undertaking fast paced and complex child protection activities on a duty basis working with a vast range of statutory agencies, partner agencies and regulatory bodies. The role regulatory involves critically challenging and escalating concerns at a senior level. <h4>About the role</h4><ul><li>To manage and oversee the allegations management process in line with current local and national safeguarding procedures and guidance issued by the Department for Education and Hertfordshire Safeguarding Children Partnership, including the identification of those at risk or in need of protection, determining with the employer the most suitable method of intervention.</li><li>To manage and oversee individual cases from all partner agencies of the Hertfordshire Safeguarding Children’s Partnership employing or supplying staff to the children’s workforce.</li><li>To chair LADO meetings that look at an allegation against an individual working in the children’s workforce and agreeing decisions and actions, ensuring the accuracy of notes, their timely distribution and accurate recording on the agreed systems.</li><li>To disseminate the outcomes of processes as appropriate and work with employers to ensure that referrals of cases to the Disclosure and Barring Service and the relevant professional regulatory body are made appropriately.</li><li>To identify cases requiring additional media and communications protocols and bring those to the attention of senior managers.</li><li>Manage the recording systems that provide clear audit trails about decision making, planning and recommendations in all processes relating to the management of allegations against individuals working in the children’s workforce.</li><li>To ensure an effective communication strategy with all partner agencies in respect of process developments and updates, and establish links with other LADOs (regionally and nationally) to ensure sharing of best practice for continuous improvement and effective cross border working.</li><li>To implement performance management systems, providing timely and accurate performance data and inform reports to Hertfordshire Safeguarding Children Partnership and ensure that learning from cases is fed back into improving practice so that safer cultures are embedded and children are better protected.</li><li>To manage the submission of data relating to allegations against staff and volunteers to the Department for Education when required.</li><li>To liaise as necessary with representatives of other Local Authorities in respect of position of trust abuse issues that span council boundaries.</li><li>To assist and support agencies and employers in their practice by providing advice, guidance, and training in relation to managing allegations made against people who come onto contact with children in their working environment.</li></ul>To represent the Local Authority as LADO in relation to service development across the region, as required.<h4>About you</h4>Essential:<ul><li>Social work qualification and active registration with Social Work England. For an applicant to be considered without a social work qualification, they will need to demonstrate extensive experience of holding LADO roles.</li><li>Extensive knowledge and experience in safeguarding, in particular child protection</li><li>Knowledge of current research and reports concerning child protection issues</li><li>Ability to deal with complex practice and legal issues relating to allegations management</li><li>Knowledge of key agencies and partners who need to be involved in the investigation of allegations</li><li>Detailed knowledge of relevant regulations and guidance on child protection, safer recruitment and allegations management within the legal frameworks outlined in The Children Act, Working Together to Safeguarding Children, Sexual Offences Act, Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups Act and local child protection procedures</li><li>Knowledge of regulations in relation to employment issues</li><li>Experience and understanding of disciplinary procedures in various settings</li><li>Extensive experience of child protection systems and advising on the handling and management of child protection cases</li><li>Competent skills in quality assurance and escalations, including those to senior managers, directors and at times professional or regulatory bodies.</li><li>Ability to meet statutory deadlines, manage own workload and ensure timely recording of outcomes</li><li>Ability to critically analyse individual agency policies and procedures relevant to an allegation, and challenge or advise actions to improve and implement safer cultures and practice</li><li>Ability to lead and chair complex and multifaceted child protection investigations</li><li>Understanding of risk assessments in the context of keeping children and the workforce safe</li><li>Developing positive working relationships with internal partners (for example HR) and with organisations who are employers of the children’s workforce</li><li>Able to consistently meet the set practice standards for the LADO</li><li>Producing reports from the outcomes of allegations</li><li>Able to proficiently use the local client recording system</li></ul>Desirable:<ul><li>Have had experience at team manager level with at least 5 years post qualifying experience in child protection</li><li>Experience in delivering training in multi-disciplinary settings on child protection issues and allegations management</li><li>Ability to implement necessary change as a result of new guidance or findings from audits and inspections</li><li>Writing policies and procedures</li><li>Supporting support agencies and partners to improve and develop their systems</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 Kassiane Papageorgiou (<a href="mailto:kassiane.papageorgiou@hertfordshire.gov.uk" target="_blank">kassiane.papageorgiou@hertfordshire.gov.uk</a>)Benefits of working for us<h4>How to apply</h4>As part of your application, please upload your most recent CV. Ensure your CV is up to date with your employment history (including any employment gaps), and including any training/qualifications. We encourage you to include examples of where you have demonstrated the requirements/criteria in the advert / job profile to allow the panel to fully recognise your skills and abilities. You will have the opportunity to include a short covering paragraph within your application to give us a little more information about your skills, knowledge, and experiences. <h4>Additional information</h4>Disability Confident We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer and guarantee an interview to anyone disclosing a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria for the post.Safeguarding This role has been identified as requiring a Disclosure &amp; Barring Service (DBS) check.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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Local Authority Designated Officer

Job Title: SEND Quality Assurance (QA) Team Manager Starting Salary: £53,806 progressing to £59,497 per annum (pro rata for part time) Hours: 37.0 Location: Countywide; hybrid working model; combination of home working with proximity to Hertfordshire and able to work at base office at least one day per week, more depending on the needs of the role at specific times. Contract Type: Fixed Term/Secondment for up to 11 months (maternity cover) Directorate: Childrens ServicesDo you enjoy working in a fast-paced environment, have a passion for developing services and improving outcomes for children, young people and families with SEND?<h4>About the team</h4>This is an exciting opportunity and role to make a difference and support with continuing to raise the quality of our services for children and young people with SEND, within our Making SEND Everyone’s Business service transformation and investment programme.We are looking for an experienced, enthusiastic and innovative qualified manager, with substantial knowledge of children’s SEND services, and associated legislation, guidance and practice experience. The ideal applicant will possess (but not essential), previous experience of conducting QA activities and audits, policy development or improvement work in children’s SEND services.<ul><li>The post holder will manage a team consisting of a QA and Audit Manager for SEND, two Practice Development Leads, a Project Manager and a Project Officer. The SEND QA Team Manager role is located in the Quality Assurance, Audit, Policy and Practice Service to enable a strong QA / improvement focus. The role, however, involves working closely with various internal and external, multi-agency stakeholders across SEND services.</li></ul>We are a service that promotes a learning culture, works hard to continually improve services, whilst sharing and celebrating good and outstanding practice.<h4>About the role</h4>The post holder will drive performance and practice improvement within SEND provision, by overseeing the development and implementation of robust quality assurance and audit processes that meet external inspection requirements, working closely with Senior Leaders. The role will involve high profile and priority work for Children’s Services and partners, and opportunities to contribute to improvements across social care, health and education. This will enable Children’s Services to monitor, evaluate and continually improve the effectiveness of its arrangements to support and safeguard children and young people with SEND in Hertfordshire, to reach their full potential.The role will involve coordinating and reporting on a range of annual themed audits and monthly whole service audits. The post holder will work with various multi-agencies, social care and SEND teams, as well as Learning and Development, to ensure the learning outcomes from such audits are embedded in practice and that outcomes improve for children and young people with SEND.The SEND QA Team Manager will supervise and oversee the work of the SEND QA Team, building relationships and upholding a positive reputation with internal and external stakeholders. The post holder will need to have strong leadership qualities, analytical skills and be able to regularly present audit reports and findings to the Senior Leadership Team and wider SEND workforce.<h4>About you</h4>Essential:<ul><li>Educated to degree level/management qualification and to have the relevant professional qualifications and/or equivalent experience (e.g. experience in SEND/QA).</li><li>Experience of working in SEND services in a professional capacity.</li><li>Experience of managing conflict and change.</li><li>Experience of working in a complex multi-agency environment.</li><li>Experience of managing staff through both line management and project team arrangements.</li><li>Knowledge of SEND and the legislative and policy drivers behind the work of Local Authority Children’s Services SEND provision.</li><li>Ability to lead improvement in SEND services and outcomes across the partnership by negotiation and persuasion.</li><li>Excellent interpersonal skills; ability to recognise and respond appropriately to situations requiring tactful or diplomatic handling at all levels of the organisation.</li><li>Business focus and political awareness; ability to operate in sensitive political environments.</li><li>Analytical skills; ability to interpret, summarise and draw conclusions from complex data and quality audits.</li><li>Ability to design and implement quality audits of SEND practice across different professional roles.</li><li>Confident and competent presentation skills for a range of audiences in politically sensitive situations.</li></ul>Desirable:<ul><li>Experience of developing and implementing quality assurance processes, including auditing of children and young people’s records.</li><li>Experience of managing projects.</li><li>Experience of developing and planning services.</li></ul>We welcome applications from candidates who currently reside in the UK with established proof of right to work documentation. We are not able to offer sponsorship at this time for this role.This job role is within the Health and Social Care Services, level HSC13 job profile. Please locate this via:Job profiles - Health and social careThis is an exciting opportunity to be involved in quality assurance and transformation work, driving performance and practice improvement, to enhance the skillset of the workforce, and ultimately, to make a real difference to the outcomes and lives of children, young people and families with SEND.To hear more about this opportunity please contact Sara Malik <a href="mailto:sara.malik@hertfordshire.gov.uk" target="_blank">sara.malik@hertfordshire.gov.uk</a>.Interview Date: 6th January 2026Benefits of working for us<h4>How to apply</h4>As part of your application, please upload your most recent CV. Ensure your CV is up to date with your employment history (including any employment gaps), and including any training/qualifications. We encourage you to include examples of where you have demonstrated the requirements/criteria in the advert / job profile to allow the panel to fully recognise your skills and abilities. You will have the opportunity to include a short covering paragraph within your application to give us a little more information about your skills, knowledge, and experiences. Secondment This position is open to secondments. If you work for HCC or any other Local Authority and would like to be considered as a Secondment contract, please ensure you complete the&nbsp;Secondment Form&nbsp;as part of your application. If you do not, your application will be considered as a Fixed Term Contract only.<h4>Additional information</h4>Disability Confident We are proud to be a 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.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 Quality Assurance (QA) Team Manager

Salary: £38,220 per annum + £5,855 market enhanced payment progressing to £41,771 per annum + £5,410 market enhanced payment* PLUS £1k one off welcome payment Hours: 37 full time&nbsp; Base location: Stevenage covering East of the county.&nbsp; Contract Type: Permanent &amp; Fixed Term/Secondment * please note this is a non-contractual payment subject to a 3 yearly review<h4>About the service</h4>At Hertfordshire County Council, we believe that the children and young people in our care deserve the best. And that means ensuring the social workers who work alongside them are trained, supported, and highly motivated. As an innovative authority, we are committed to developing motivational social work practice and you will be trained to work in this way.You will be working at the forefront of best practice to deliver first class support to vulnerable children and families which will expose you to managing complex and diverse caseloads.By changing our approach to families, they are changing their approach to us and we are managing to keep far more children at home safely with their families. With dedicated Diversity &amp; Inclusion strategy and focus groups, we promote diversity and inclusion across the delivery of services and within our workforce.We will offer a stimulating working environment, regular supervision meetings and training opportunities to help you to reach your full potential with the assistance and guidance of our specialist L&amp;D teams.The overarching vision for Children’s Services is that we work in a ‘flexible and balanced’ way with a focus on ‘continuous improvement’; this is underpinned by a ‘mix and blend’ approach by adopting hybrid ways of working, balancing the need for collaborative workspaces with the right technology for staff to work from home and touchdown areas where this is right for you and for our families.<h4>About the teams</h4>The Specialist Adolescent Service Hertfordshire integrates Youth Justice, Social Care and Prevention Services and works closely with partners to support families where there are concerns of extra familial harm, risk of entry into care and or offending behaviour.&nbsp;The service aims to improve the lives of young people and their families where there are extra familial concerns, risk of or offending behaviour; risk of a child entering into care.Each Team is overseen by a Service Manager and is typically made up of;<ul><li>An Area Team Manager</li><li>Practice Managers</li><li>Senior Practitioners</li><li>Social Workers</li><li>Adolescent Practitioners</li></ul>Additional Benefits for Social Work roles include: • Monthly Market Enhanced Payment • One off £1k Welcome Payment* (terms &amp; conditions apply) • Lease Car Scheme • Up to £6k relocation expenses (terms &amp; conditions apply) • Hybrid working model • 5 Days additional annual leave entitlement • SWE Registration Fee paid<h4>About you</h4>It is essential that all Social Workers who apply have the following:• Qualified and Social Work England Registered • At least 2 years post qualifying experience • Strong written and verbal communication skills • Knowledge of legislation, guidance, policy, and procedures • Proficient in the use of Microsoft IT package • Full UK Driving Licence • Full driving licence and regular Access to a vehicle • An understating of partnership working • Report writing Skills • An understanding of child development 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, level 10 job profile. Please locate this via:Job profiles - Health and social careTo read more about our service and opportunities available visit our dedicated Childrens Social Work page: Children's Social Work in Hertfordshire Recruitment timeline: We review all applications on a regular basis with interviews arranged on an ad hoc basis - please check your emails for updates. Benefits of working for us&nbsp;<h4>How to apply</h4>As part of your application, please upload your most recent CV. Ensure your CV is up to date with your employment history (including any employment gaps), and including any training/qualifications. We encourage you to include examples of where you have demonstrated the requirements/criteria in the advert / job profile to allow the panel to fully recognise your skills and abilities. You will have the opportunity to include a short covering paragraph within your application to give us a little more information about your skills, knowledge, and experiences. Secondment This position is open to secondments. If you work for HCC or any other Local Authority and would like to be considered as a Secondment contract, please ensure you complete the&nbsp;Secondment Form&nbsp;as part of your application. If you do not, your application will be considered as a Fixed Term Contract only. <h4>Additional information</h4>Disability Confident We are proud to be a&nbsp;Disability Confident employer&nbsp;and guarantee an interview to anyone disclosing a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria for the post.Safeguarding This role has been identified as requiring a Disclosure &amp; Barring Service (DBS) check.Driving required You’ll need to have the ability to drive and/or travel around Hertfordshire, either using your own mode of transport or a company car to travel to other locations.English Fluency The ability to converse at ease with members of the public and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post (for those whose language is a signed language the provision of a sign language interpreter who speaks English to the necessary standard of fluency will be required).&nbsp;Further information about the legal requirement can be found here.





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SASH Qualified Social Workers (Children's)

Job Title: Ohana Lead Starting Salary: £38,220 progressing to £41,771 per annum (pro rata for part time) Hours: 37.0 Location: Countywide Contract Type:&nbsp;Permanent Directorate: Childrens Services<h4>About the team</h4>The Family Group Conference Service is actively looking to recruit a dynamic and organised individual, who has extensive experience of developing positive working relationships with young people, families, professionals and volunteers, within the Safeguarding, family support or voluntary arena.We have been successful in securing extra funding to expand our Lifelong Links Project, for Young Parents who are Care Experienced. This service is called Ohana"Ohana means family. Family means nobody gets left behind or forgotten." Ohana offers a range of opportunities for parents and children including:<ul><li>Regular - Face to Face and Online Peer support groups.</li><li>Individual support and signposting for parents.</li><li>Ohana Champions (volunteers) - who offer emotional and practical support to parents and their children.</li><li>Relationships with partner organisations and donors.</li><li>Access to social and educational activities e.g. Paediatric First Aid, Parenting Programmes, Trips to the Zoo, Money Advice Sessions, and Lifelong Links.</li><li>Participation at local and national events for care experienced parents.</li></ul><h4>About the role</h4>Alongside the existing team main responsibilities include:<ul><li>To manage a Volunteer Scheme, providing volunteers to young people (care experienced parents).</li><li>To promote the scheme, by liaising with young parents, volunteers, Children’s Services and other departments, using methods including social media, newsletters and websites.</li><li>To write volunteer role descriptions, job adverts and any related communications in consultation with young parents.</li><li>To prepare materials for new volunteers, including handbooks, instructions, badges, time sheets, reference forms etc.</li><li>To recruit and induct volunteers, ensuring that all HR procedures are followed and that all volunteers have a satisfactory DBS and references.</li><li>To develop and deliver a training programme for new volunteers as well as retaining ongoing oversight of training updates required for existing volunteers.</li><li>To manage, monitor, support and motivate volunteers to provide a quality service, by being the first contact point.</li><li>To manage enquiries and act as first point of contact for young people (parents) requesting a volunteer, Lifelong Links or support group.</li><li>To provide guidance and case direction to volunteers on any safeguarding issues that arise from their work.</li><li>To undertake assessments of young people (parents) and volunteers to establish needs and wishes, in order to make plans that match these safely and appropriately.</li><li>Maintain accurate records on volunteers, including DBS references, training completed, and hours volunteered.</li><li>To support young people to build positive relationship and to develop and run a Young Parents Support Group.</li><li>To liaise with budget holders regarding volunteer resources, including the reimbursement of any expenses.</li><li>To gather feedback and present information to colleagues and management on the successes and challenges of the volunteer scheme.</li><li>To collect and collate relevant data and information to maintain relevant databases.</li><li>To be aware of and comply with all relevant policies and procedures, including Safeguarding, Health and Safety, Confidentiality and Data Protection and report all concerns to the appropriate person.</li><li>To keep up to date with legislation and policy related to volunteering and make any necessary modifications to accommodate changes.</li><li>To support Young People in building positive relationship and plan and run the Young Parents Group weekly.</li></ul>The duties and responsibilities listed above describe the post as it is at present. The post holder is expected to accept any reasonable alterations that may from time to time be necessary.<h4>About you</h4>Essential:<ul><li>Knowledge of child protection/safeguarding procedures.</li><li>A commitment to anti-discriminatory practices in employment and service provision.</li><li>Experience of undertaking direct work with children and young people.</li><li>High level of computer literacy.&nbsp;</li><li>Commitment to embedding innovative ways of working.</li><li>Excellent communication, listening, liaison and negotiation skills.</li><li>Ability to work flexible hours in line with the needs of the children and young people and their networks. This will include some evenings and some weekends.</li><li>This is an essential car user post. You will be required to provide a car for use in connection with the duties of this post and must be insured for business use.</li><li>Willingness to travel across Hertfordshire</li></ul>Desirable<ul><li>To have worked independently and within agreed time constraints.</li><li>Experience of working with a young person led approach.</li><li>Experience of working in a trauma-informed way.</li><li>Experience and knowledge of working with cared for young people who are now parents</li><li>Using initiative and a proactive approach to develop and run group activities</li><li>To have had experience in working in a partnership with other professionals.</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 HSC10 job profile. Please locate this via:Job profiles - Health and social careTo hear more about this opportunity please contact Gemma Andrew (<a href="mailto:gemma.andrew@hertfordshire.gov.uk" target="_blank">gemma.andrew@hertfordshire.gov.uk</a>)Benefits of working for us<h4>How to apply</h4>As part of your application, please upload your most recent CV. Ensure your CV is up to date with your employment history (including any employment gaps), and including any training/qualifications. We encourage you to include examples of where you have demonstrated the requirements/criteria in the advert / job profile to allow the panel to fully recognise your skills and abilities. You will have the opportunity to include a short covering paragraph within your application to give us a little more information about your skills, knowledge, and experiences. <h4>Additional information</h4>Disability Confident We are proud to be a&nbsp;Disability Confident employer&nbsp;and guarantee an interview to anyone disclosing a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria for the post.Safeguarding This role has been identified as requiring a Disclosure &amp; Barring Service (DBS) check.Driving required You’ll need to have the ability to drive and/or travel around Hertfordshire, either using your own mode of transport or a company car to travel to other locations.English Fluency The ability to converse at ease with members of the public and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post (for those whose language is a signed language the provision of a sign language interpreter who speaks English to the necessary standard of fluency will be required).&nbsp;Further information about the legal requirement can be found here.





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Ohana Lead

Job Title: Habilitation Specialist Starting Salary: £38,220 progressing to £41,771 pa pro rata (actual £32,691 - £35,729) Hours: 37.0 Term Time Only (39 weeks) Location: Based in either Hemel Hempstead or Stevenage, with travel countywide Contract Type: Permanent Directorate: Childrens Services<h4>About the team</h4>The Vision Impairment Team provides specialist support to Children and Young People with Vision Impairment (CYPVI), promoting access to education, supporting the development of essential skills for independence and as part of preparation for adulthood.&nbsp;The Vision Impairment Team work closely with families, educators, and other professionals to ensure consistent, person-centred support that enables each CYPVI to thrive both educationally and socially.<h4>About the role</h4>The role of the Qualified Habilitation Specialist is to provide expert habilitation work of an excellent standard. This includes delivering tailored habilitation training - orientation, mobility, and independent living skills - across home, school, and settings.Key Responsibilities:Under the supervision and line management of a Lead Teacher for Vision Impairment, you will:<ul><li>Co-ordinate all aspects of the provision of habilitation (orientation, mobility and independent daily living skills) training for CYPVI.</li><li>Assess, develop, deliver and monitor the habilitation (orientation, mobility and independent/daily living skills) needs of individual CYPVI, in agreement with the CYPVI and/or, where appropriate, Parents/Carers and others.</li><li>Undertake environmental audits in the setting/school, as required.</li><li>Undertake appropriate risk assessments and advise schools/education settings on specific risk management strategies e.g. for school trips/activities.</li><li>Deliver appropriate individual habilitation training for CYPVI in a range of settings (e.g. homes, Early Years settings, schools, colleges and public places, including public transport, of relevance to the CYPVI and their needs).</li><li>Undertake home visits and when appropriate, work in the evenings according to individual needs of CYPVI.</li><li>Provide guidance and support to Parents/Carers, and other professionals in order to ensure habilitation training and independent/daily living skills in the school and home settings is complementary and consistent.</li><li>Provide support in habilitation for CYPVI at times of transition to and between educational settings.</li><li>Liaise with Parents/Carers, Teachers, support staff and other professionals within educational settings regarding the habilitation needs of CYPVI.</li><li>Maintain detailed records of habilitation provision for CYPVI on caseload and write reports as appropriate.</li><li>Contribute to the EHC Plan assessment process and annual EHC Plan Review, as appropriate.</li><li>Contribute to the planning and delivery of countywide training for Staff working with CYPVI and for peer groups.</li><li>Support multi-agency working by developing and maintaining links with other professionals involved with the education and support of CYPVI (e.g. QTVI, Rehabilitation Officers for Adults, Sensory Services).</li><li>Work collaboratively with colleagues both within and outside SEND SAS, including the Delivering Special Provision Locally Partnerships, to promote early intervention and assessment.</li><li>Participate in and, on occasions, organise extra-curricular activities for CYPVI as part of their habilitation training.</li><li>Review the Aims and Objectives for the delivery of Habilitation Training, taking account of the outcomes specified in the ‘Quality Standards –Delivery of Habilitation Training (Mobility and Independent Living Skills) for Children and Young People with Visual Impairment (2nd edition - 2022)’.</li><li>Maintain an awareness of current thinking, research and relevant developments in the area of habilitation and habilitation training, in order to improve and further develop service provision.</li></ul><h4>About you</h4>Essential:<ul><li>Experience of working with children and young people with SEND in an educational, health or social care setting.</li><li>Strong communication skills with children, families and professionals.</li><li>Knowledge of SEND legislation and Education Health Care Plans.</li><li>Ability to maintain accurate records and write professional reports.</li><li>Well-organised and able to meet deadlines.</li><li>Proficient in ICT.</li><li>Ability to work independently and contribute as part of the wider team within the service.</li><li>Committed to safeguarding, inclusion and continued professional development.</li><li>Full UK driving licence and regular access to a vehicle, or ability to travel independently.</li><li>If you do not hold the mandatory qualification - a willingness to undertake and attain the qualification - Specialist Qualification in Habilitation and Disabilities of Sight (Children and Young People) Graduate Diploma.</li></ul>Desirable:<ul><li>You will hold either a BSc (Hons) Habilitation Work (with CYP) or Graduate Diploma in Habilitation and Disabilities of Sight (with CYP) or be in the final year of working towards one of these qualifications.</li><li>If qualified, you will hold and maintain registration with Habilitation VI UK and/or RWPN and be able to evidence continued professional development (CPD) relevant to vision impairment and habilitation.</li><li>Experience in delivering habilitation training to CYPVI.</li><li>Experience of delivering training to adults.</li><li>Skilled in assessing needs, planning, and delivering mobility and Independent Living Skills programmes.</li><li>Confident conducting environmental audits and risk assessments.</li></ul>This is a rewarding role that requires patience, creativity, and adaptability. The successful postholder will be adept at tailoring training and building trust.This position builds transferable skills in assessment, planning, and multi-agency collaboration and has a direct impact upon a CYPVI’s confidence and community inclusion.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 HSC10 job profile. Please locate this via:Job profiles - Health and social careTo hear more about this opportunity please contact <a href="mailto:Rebecca.Payne@hertfordshire.gov.uk" target="_blank">Rebecca.Payne@hertfordshire.gov.uk</a> for an informal discussion about the role.Interview Dates:28th January, in person at our Farnham House, Stevenage offices, or&nbsp;30th January, in person at our Apsley, Hemel Hempstead officesBenefits 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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Habilitation Specialist

Job Title: Life Coaches Starting Salary: £34,434 progressing to £37,280 per annum per annum (pro rata for part time) Hours: 37.0 Location: Countywide Contract Type: Permanent Directorate: Childrens Services<h4>About the team</h4>If you are passionate about working with children, young people and their families, working as a team to make a real difference, we would love to hear from you! Family is at the heart of our work in Hertfordshire. Our goal is to support children and young people in care to reunite with their families where it’s safe and in their best interests. The Family Safeguarding Children in Care (FSCIC) Phase 2 Team, part of the Family Safeguarding Service, was launched in 2022 to extend our successful Family Safeguarding model into the Children Looked After Service. Following its success, it is now a core part of our work. Our multi-disciplinary team uses Motivational Interviewing to help parents make positive changes. We bring together specialists in mental health, substance misuse, domestic abuse, neurodiversity, and trauma, alongside social workers, adolescent practitioners, and life coaches. We provide intensive, trauma-informed support for young people aged 10–18 who are at risk of entering care, returning home after family breakdown, or facing exploitation and complex mental health challenges. Learn more about Hertfordshire’s Family Safeguarding model: <a href="http://www.hertfordshire.gov.uk/familysafeguarding" target="_blank">www.hertfordshire.gov.uk/familysafeguarding</a><h4>About the role</h4>We have several exciting opportunities to join our newly formed hub, bringing together the Reunification Team and Edge of Care Team.In this role, you’ll work directly with parents of children in care or at risk of entering care, helping them achieve positive change through coaching, parenting interventions, and relationship-based practice. You’ll receive specialist training in Non-Violent Resistance and be part of a service that values professional growth and development.Key Responsibilities:<ul><li>Work directly with children and young people (10+) and their families to achieve agreed goals through coaching, parenting interventions, and relationship-based practice.</li><li>Conduct weekly home visits to support progress and improve outcomes.</li><li>Develop expertise in non-violent resistance to address challenging behaviours linked to trauma, such as aggression, self-harm, and substance misuse.</li><li>Deliver interventions through individual and group sessions, promoting positive relationships and de-escalation strategies.</li><li>Provide practical support, including housing applications, benefit claims, and establishing routines.</li><li>Facilitate sessions that strengthen parent-child connections and offer constructive feedback.</li><li>Make referrals to specialist colleagues and partner agencies as needed.</li><li>Maintain accurate case records and attend relevant meetings.</li><li>Build strong professional relationships to ensure timely, effective support for families.</li><li>Work flexibly, including evenings and weekends, to meet the needs of children and families.</li></ul>We offer flexibility to ensure families get the support they need. This role includes some evening and weekend work within extended service hours (weekdays 9am–10pm, weekends 2pm–10pm), which will involve working approximately 1 evening a week and 1 weekend day a month. <h4>About you</h4>There are no formal qualifications are required for the role, and you will receive Motivational Interviewing training, NVR training and ARC training.&nbsp;Essential:<ul><li>Experience and understanding of case management including assessment, action planning and reviews.</li><li>Experience of planning, delivering and evaluating support activities for and with young people and their carers.</li><li>Knowledge of the issues affecting young people at risk of Child Exploitation</li><li>Knowledge and understanding of Equality and Diversity Issues.</li><li>Knowledge of child development and adolescents, social, emotional and mental health needs.</li><li>Ability to engage effectively with vulnerable and challenging young people in a variety of settings and to achieve positive outcomes with them.</li><li>Diving License and access to a vehicle.&nbsp;</li></ul>Desirable:<ul><li>Knowledge of relevant legislation and policies relating to this service user group.</li><li>Relevant professional qualification in Youth/Community work, Social Care, Health or Education.</li><li>Previous experience of working with children and families.&nbsp;</li></ul> We have several exciting opportunities available for passionate professionals who want to make a real difference for children, young people, and families. As part of our innovative, multi-disciplinary service, you’ll help shape brighter futures and deliver life-changing support. If you’re ready to take on a rewarding role where every day counts, apply today and be part of something that truly matters.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 HSC9 job profile. Please locate this via:Job profiles - Health and social careTo hear more about this opportunity please contact <a href="mailto:Jenna.Keen@hertfordshire.gov.uk" target="_blank">Jenna.Keen@hertfordshire.gov.uk</a> for an informal discussion about the role.Interview Date: 13th and 14th January Benefits of working for us<h4>How to apply</h4>As part of your application, please upload your most recent CV. Ensure your CV is up to date with your employment history (including any employment gaps), and including any training/qualifications. We encourage you to include examples of where you have demonstrated the requirements/criteria in the advert / job profile to allow the panel to fully recognise your skills and abilities. You will have the opportunity to include a short covering paragraph within your application to give us a little more information about your skills, knowledge, and experiences.<h4>Additional information</h4>Disability Confident We are proud to be a&nbsp;Disability Confident employer&nbsp;and guarantee an interview to anyone disclosing a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria for the post.Safeguarding This role has been identified as requiring a Disclosure &amp; Barring Service (DBS) check.Driving required You’ll need to have the ability to drive and/or travel around Hertfordshire, either using your own mode of transport or a company car to travel to other locations.English Fluency The ability to converse at ease with members of the public and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post (for those whose language is a signed language the provision of a sign language interpreter who speaks English to the necessary standard of fluency will be required).&nbsp;Further information about the legal requirement can be found here.





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Life Coaches

Job Title: SEND Tribunals Officer Starting Salary: £38,220 progressing to £41,771 per annum (pro rata for part time) Hours: 37 Location: Based at Stevenage or Hemel Hempstead, with hybrid working and travel across Hertfordshire Contract Type: Permanent Directorate: Childrens ServicesWe are recruiting 3x Tribunals Officers.<h4>About the team</h4>The Tribunals Team manages and co-ordinates the local authority's response to SEND appeals. The team prepares evidence, liaises with professionals and schools, and represents the local authority at hearings. The team also supports service improvement across casework and supports the legal and SEND teams as the administrative hub for Pre-Action Protocols and Judicial Reviews.&nbsp;Our goal is to create a tribunal service that is accessible, transparent, efficient and fair for everyone. You’ll be an essential part of our team, collaborating with parents, carers, young people, schools and other key stakeholders within the SEND statutory and legal framework. You'll join a well-established team, who are always seeking new ways to innovate and improve, and your input will be crucial in shaping the future of our service to meet the evolving needs of our SEND community.<h4>About the role</h4>Are you looking to advance your career and gain valuable experience in legal representation and multi-agency working? This role offers an excellent opportunity to do just that. With support and training, you'll be well-equipped to succeed and contribute to ensuring every child receives the support they need.Your responsibilities will include: <ul><li>Casework: You will ensure high-quality casework is carried out in relation to the cases held, encouraging resolution and reconciliation for appeals received from the Tribunal.</li><li>Representation: You will represent the Local Authority at the Special Educational Needs and Disability First Tier Tribunal.</li><li>Coordination: You will use your negotiation and influencing skills to work with parents, schools, and multi-disciplinary practitioners to seek resolution to the appeal.</li><li>Development: You will develop the multi-agency response to a Tribunal, including creating chronologies, arranging and chairing case planning meetings and other multi-agency meetings, and preparing and collating evidence to support the Local Authority’s position.</li><li>Policy Contribution: You will contribute to the development of policies, procedures, and provisions for children with SEND. This includes staying updated on SEND casework, national legislation changes, and departmental policies, as well as supporting the induction, training, and support of team members.</li><li>Database Management: You will input and maintain accurate and comprehensive database records as required and participate in the Local Authority’s systems for monitoring and quality assurance for children and young people in appeal.</li></ul><h4>About you</h4>Essential:<ul><li>A high level of experience working with families or children in or aligned to SEND with extensive experience of the statutory EHCP process</li><li>A high level of experience working with both internal and external agencies across the SEND Partnership.</li><li>A good working knowledge of the law governing SEND.</li><li>Strong analytical skills.</li><li>Ability to facilitate dialogue, promoting collaboration and resolving disputes through influence and negotiation.</li><li>Excellent verbal and written communication skills.</li><li>Excellent organisation skills and ability to work unsupervised, managing multiple cases to tight deadlines.</li><li>Ability to remain resilient when under pressure while navigating complex issues and challenges.</li><li>Excellent IT skills.</li><li>Ability and willingness to travel across Hertfordshire for meetings as needed.</li></ul>Desirable:<ul><li>Experience of advocacy and representing at Tribunals or similar.</li><li>Knowledge of relevant case law.</li></ul>We welcome applications from candidates who currently reside in the UK with established proof of right to work documentation. We are not able to offer sponsorship at this time for this role.This job role is within the&nbsp;Health and Social Care Services, level HSC10&nbsp;job profile. Please locate this via: Job profiles - Health and social careTo hear more about this opportunity please contact Vanessa Croxford - <a href="mailto:Vanessa.Croxford@hertfordshire.gov.uk" target="_blank">Vanessa.Croxford@hertfordshire.gov.uk</a> for an informal discussion about the role.Benefits of working for us<h4>How to apply</h4>This is an ongoing advert for a period of time until vacancies are filled. Please apply as soon as possible to ensure your application is considered.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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