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Be a hero to a young person in care!Are you looking for a meaningful, long-term volunteering role where you can make a positive difference in a young person’s life?If yes, we have the perfect opportunity for you!We’re seeking compassionate, reliable adults to become Independent Visitors - volunteer mentors and trusted friends to children and young people in care.What is an Independent Visitor?An Independent Visitor (IV) is a volunteer befriender and mentor who visits a young person in care once a month, usually on weekends, to enjoy fun, supportive activities together. As an IV, you’ll be a consistent, caring adult outside their professional network - someone who chooses to be there, just for them.This is a long-term role, and we ask volunteers to commit to at least two years to help build a strong, stable relationship.We’re especially keen to hear from volunteers based in or near London and Kent, where many of our young people live.Why it mattersYoung people in care often face instability and frequent change. Having a consistent adult who listens, encourages and simply spends time with them can be life changing.“My IV is the one person who’s always there for me. They make me feel like I matter.” Young Person in Care.Who can volunteer?You don’t need previous experience - just the right values and commitment. We’re looking for caring people who are:<ul><li>Friendly and approachable</li><li>Patient, empathetic and consistent</li><li>A good listener</li><li>Committed to visiting once a month for at least two years</li><li>Willing to complete training and safeguarding checks</li></ul>We particularly welcome applications from male volunteers and individuals from Black, Asian and other underrepresented communities.What will you be doing?As an Independent Visitor, you’ll:<ul><li>Meet your young person once a month for activities like going to the cinema, bowling, exploring parks or just having a chat</li><li>Suggest age-appropriate outings based on their interests</li><li>Keep in touch between visits with a weekly call or message (if they’d like)</li><li>Occasionally join in on group events</li><li>Create meaningful, lasting memories</li></ul>Please note that all travel and activity expenses will be covered.Training &amp; ongoing supportBefore you start, we’ll provide:<ul><li>Full initial training</li><li>Ongoing support and one-to-one supervision</li><li>Access to additional training through Southwark’s volunteer resources</li></ul>Contact information<ul><li>For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Sav D’Souza via email at Sav.D'<a href="mailto:Souza@southwark.gov.uk" target="_blank">Souza@southwark.gov.uk</a></li></ul>Recruitment timeline<ul><li>Applications reviewed on an ongoing basis.</li><li>Interviews: To be confirmed.</li></ul>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. We strongly advise you to complete your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.Ready to make a difference?If you’re looking for a rewarding, long-term volunteering opportunity where you can support a young person one to one and help them thrive, we’d love to receive an application from you today!





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Southwark Council

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Supported Employment Partnerships Coordinator REF: 2511&nbsp; Hybrid Working&nbsp; PO3: £47,925 pa rising in annual increments to £51,228 pa inc LW.&nbsp;&nbsp; 18 Month Secondment Opportunity/Fixed Term Contract and Full Time About Us: It is an exciting time to join Lambeth Council, we have bold ambitions for the future of Lambeth’s communities and residents through our&nbsp;Lambeth 2030 Plan ‘Our Future, Our Lambeth. To deliver on these ambitions, we have embarked our transformational One Lambeth Programme ensuring we are ‘connected by purpose,’ in everything we do to deliver excellence. We are proud to have recently developed a refreshed set of One Lambeth Values and Behaviours that were develop for staff by staff;&nbsp;Equity, Ambition, Kindness, and Accountability. For more information, please have a look at our dedicated&nbsp;One Lambeth Values and Behaviours page.&nbsp; About the Borough: Located in the heart of South London, Lambeth Borough is a vibrant community of over 317,600 residents. Stretching from the dynamic neighbourhood of Streatham in the South to the iconic landmarks of Waterloo in the North, we are proud to be the 9th largest borough in London. Our diversity is our strength, with more than 130 languages spoken, making Lambeth the home of the Windrush generation, London's largest LGBTQ+ community, and a thriving Portuguese-speaking community.&nbsp; With exceptional schools, lush green spaces including Brockwell Park, cultural gems like the Black Cultural Archives, and world-renowned institutions such as St Thomas's Hospital, Lambeth offers an enriching and dynamic environment. About the Team: The Skills and Employment team plays a key role in achieving Lambeth’s ambition that all residents can access high-quality employment support, whatever their circumstances. As economic inactivity rises due to ill health and the cost of living continues to affect financial resilience, our work is more vital than ever. Employment is central to tackling inequality, improving health and wellbeing, and strengthening community resilience. Our services directly contribute to Lambeth 2030: Our Borough, Our Future—helping to create a fairer, safer, and more inclusive borough. About the Role: We are looking for a Supported Employment Partnership Coordinator to join Lambeth’s Skills and Employment team. This is a pivotal role in developing and expanding pathways into supported employment for young people and adults with SEND and other complex needs. You will act as a key link between Skills and Employment and colleagues across Children’s Services, Adult Social Care, SEND, Leaving Care and Youth Offending Services, ensuring residents benefit from a joined-up, borough-wide offer. You will also play a central role in delivering Connect to Work, a new five-year Department for Work and Pensions funded programme providing tailored support to Lambeth residents. What You’ll Do <ul> <li>Build strong referral pathways into supported employment, working closely with Adult Social Care teams, schools, colleges, and local providers.</li> <li>Support residents with additional needs to access and sustain paid employment, providing tailored one-to-one advice and guidance.</li> <li>Champion and grow Supported Internships in Lambeth, including Project SEARCH, working with schools, colleges, parents/carers, and employers.</li> <li>Lead the Supported Employment Partnership, bringing together local stakeholders to create new opportunities and share best practice.</li> <li>Engage with employers to promote inclusive recruitment, showcasing the business and social value of supported employment.</li> <li>Monitor and track progress against the Supported Employment Quality Assurance Framework (SEQF), ensuring continuous improvement and high standards.</li> <li>Develop and share resources, training and guidance to strengthen pathways into employment for residents with SEND and other complex needs.</li> </ul> To be considered for interview, your CV and supporting statement will clearly evidence: What You’ll Do <ul> <li>Passionate about equity, inclusion and ensuring everyone has the opportunity to thrive in work.</li> <li>Experienced in Supported Employment delivery, including knowledge of IPS and/or SEQF models.</li> <li>Skilled at building and sustaining effective partnerships across social care, education, health, employment services, and employers.</li> <li>Confident in influencing and persuading frontline professionals to see employment as a real possibility for residents with complex needs.</li> <li>Strong in data management, able to produce accurate reports and track progress towards outcomes.</li> <li>Knowledgeable about disability, mental health, safeguarding, confidentiality and related employment legislation.</li> </ul> We especially encourage applications from people from underrepresented groups and while the role is open to all applicants, Lambeth will utilise the&nbsp;positive&nbsp;action provisions of the Equality Act 2010 to appoint a candidate from underrepresented groups where there is a choice between two candidates of equal merit.&nbsp; For detailed qualifications and requirements, please review the job description and person specification in hyperlink below: Job Description and Person Specification Contact Information: For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Dean Willis at&nbsp;<a href="mailto:dwillis@lambeth.gov.uk" target="_blank">dwillis@lambeth.gov.uk</a>&nbsp; Recruitment Timelines: Advert close date: 11:59pm on Sunday 2 November 2025. Benefits: We believe in rewarding our staff. When you join us, you'll gain access to a range of benefits, including: <ul> <li>Participation in our 5 Staff Networks: Black, Asian, and Multi-Ethnic, LGBTQ+, Disability, Young Professionals, and Women's.</li> <li>Generous</li>
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Lambeth Council

Supported Employment Partnership Co-ordinator

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Job Title:&nbsp;Senior Supported Employment Advisor
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Organisation:&nbsp;Hackney Council Anonymous Apps &gt; Climate, Homes and Economy
Job Number:&nbsp;HCAA02644
Service:&nbsp;Employment Skills and Adult Learning
DBS Required:&nbsp;Yes
Organisation Logo:&nbsp;Hackney Council
Agreement Type:&nbsp;Fixed Term / Secondment
Work Pattern:&nbsp;Full Time
Contracted Hours:&nbsp;36
Grade:&nbsp;PO1
SCP Range:&nbsp;£44,937 - £45,852
The Role:
5 year Fixed Term/ Secondment Opportunity
Are you a passionate and experienced Employment Advisor dedicated to making a tangible difference in people's lives? We are seeking a highly motivated Senior Supported Employment Officer to join our dynamic Employment, Skills &amp; Adult Learning service. This is an exciting opportunity to lead on delivering employment support for our new, high-profile Connect to Work programme.
As a Senior Supported Employment Officer, you will manage and support a caseload of clients facing significant barriers to work. Your primary goal will be to assist them in securing and sustaining high-quality paid employment that aligns with their preferences.
To be successful in this role, you will need prior&nbsp;experience in supporting people to access employment. You will be adept at building positive relationships with local employers, as well as key stakeholders, to generate referrals and create meaningful employment opportunities. The postholder will also work closely with individuals at risk of losing their jobs to help them retain their role, whilst also providing support to employers. You will need to be skilled at stakeholder engagement to ensure a steady flow of referrals to the programme, building positive relationships with local employers and partner organisations to create meaningful employment opportunities.
You will be joining an experienced and well-resourced Employment, Skills and Adult Learning service, adept at delivering all aspects of supported employment. We are committed to your professional development and will provide comprehensive training on the IPS (Individual Placement and Support) and SEQF (Supported Employment Quality Framework) models.
Enchanced DBS is required
As a Council, our most outstanding asset is our staff, who are highly dedicated to serving our residents and committed to our goals as an organisation.&nbsp;
If you want to work in a place where you can represent our values so we achieve the best for our residents, please click on the apply button below.
We operate a fair and open anonymous selection process. Therefore, we do not accept supporting statements or CV’s.
To proceed with your application, you will need to create an account and submit your application.
As part of the application process, you will need to complete a number of competency based questions. These questions allow you to demonstrate your suitability for the role and provide examples of your skills, knowledge and experience outlined in the job description.&nbsp;
We understand the benefits of using AI in the workplace. However, if you are thinking of using this tool to submit your application, we ask you to think about what value it will add. AI tools tend to lack the personal touch and authenticity we value in candidates. We encourage you to showcase your unique knowledge and skills using your own voice.
Prior to applying for a vacancy for a secondment opportunity, please liaise with your line manager and inform them of your interest in applying for the role.&nbsp;
This application process replaces a supporting statement.
Closing date for applications:&nbsp;03 November&nbsp;&nbsp;2025 (22:59)
Interview date:&nbsp;17 &amp;18 November&nbsp;2025
We are also working towards our vision, which is to be a place for everyone; where residents and staff can be proud; a place that celebrates diversity and where everyone can feel valued, included and involved. In order to achieve this, we look for people who are: Proud; Ambitious; Pioneering; Open; Proactive; Inclusive.
Hackney Council works to eradicate discrimination on the basis of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, and sexual orientation.We also recognise that people can be disadvantaged by their social and economic circumstances, so we will also work to eliminate discrimination and disadvantage caused by social class. We also welcome those interested in flexible working. We particularly welcome applications from disabled people, as this group is currently under represented in our workforce.
The Council has a dedicated employment support service (Hackney Works), which offers Hackney residents guidance in relation to applying for jobs.
If you are thinking about applying for a job, please contact the Hackney Works team to find out what support is available: <a href="mailto:hackneyworks@hackney.gov.uk" target="_blank">hackneyworks@hackney.gov.uk</a>
Expiration Date:&nbsp;02/11/2025


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London Borough of Hackney

Senior Supported Employment Advisor

We are looking for a professionally qualified Youth Work practitioner (JNC Recognised). Or A candidate who is willing and has the commitment to undertake a 3-year distance learning course at Level 6) (This is via the apprenticeship levy fund). Whilst being able to deliver to the role specification.(The Youth Service will provide one day a week to support the training above, all other requirements ie, assignments, will be undertaken in your own time).Candidates must have proven experience of managing Centre Based Youth Work or similar and experience of managing a team, ie Youth Workers, Tutors, Volunteers.The primary focus is to manage and deliver the development and implementation of specific strategies, curriculum / programmes, monitoring and evaluating procedures, to ensure effective delivery of good quality youth work practice is developed, implemented and maintained, including working with vulnerable young people. Ie young people, known to Social Care, Youth Justice, those with disabilities/learning difficulties, aged 11 -19 (up to 25 years with learning disabilities/difficulties).The candidate will be responsible for health &amp; safety, fire safety and risk management processes, including key building responsibilities in the Youth Centre.The candidate must be able to partner and liaise with community groups and multi agency teams to increase the opportunity and offer to young people. Including being creative and proactive in applying for grant/funding opportunities and managing the Youth Centre’s resources and budget requirements.You will also be working in a range of settings including, Youth Centre’s, schools and outreach work.You will be required to work a flexible timetable during the day, after school and evening sessions in line with JNC terms &amp; conditions. Ealing council is committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment. Ealing follows safer recruitment practices to protect children and vulnerable adults.The post holder will be subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. We work within a contextual safeguarding framework in partnership with other agencies and internal council departments This role is deemed customer facing and as such you must have a command of spoken English which is sufficient to enable you to effectively perform the role. This requirement relates to Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016You must have the right to work in the UK. Evidence for the right to work in the UK will be requested at the interview stage.It is an exciting time to join us, here at Ealing Council. If you would like to make a positive difference to our residents and borough, then we’re looking forward to hearing from you.We have tried to make this website as accessible as possible. You can use the accessibility widget on the right hand side to make it more accessible to you and your needs.Ealing Council is committed to creating good jobs and delivering on its connected communities’ agenda. We are committed to equality of opportunity, to being fair and inclusive.We therefore welcome applications from all residents of the borough, we particularly welcome applications from candidates who are entering the employment market in the early stages of their career and mid-career professionals, who are currently underrepresented in Ealing’s workforce.Please note all applications will be determined on merit.Ealing council is committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment. Ealing follows safe recruitment practices to protect children and vulnerable adults. The post holder will be subject to an enhanced disclosure and barring check.This post is subject to Ealing Council’s enhanced vetting process.<a href="https://www.ealing.gov.uk/downloads/download/8654/ejr013297_-_senior_youth_worker" target="_blank">Role profile </a><a href="https://www.ealing.gov.uk/download/downloads/id/18483/ex-offenders_policy.pdf" target="_blank">Ex-offenders Policy</a><ul></ul>

London Borough of Ealing

Senior Youth Worker

Full time – 35 hours per week with a possibility of “Term-time only” or “Part time” hours (min of 21 hours a week)You will be providing a Careers Information Advice and Guidance Service to range of young people in schools and when required in the community.Experience of working with young people in a career’s adviser or mentoring/supporting role is essential.If you are interested in making a difference to the lives of young people in Ealing, then we would like to hear from you.As well as provide accessible non-judgemental, client centred and confidential information, advice, guidance in schools to individuals and groups of young people aged 13 to 19 (25 with SEND) you will also be supporting the tracking, recording and monitoring of young people living and/or educated in the borough of EalingApplicants should either have, or be undertaking, a relevant Level 6 professional qualification in Careers Education, Information, Advice and Guidance (CEIAG) (or equivalent) if applying for the apprenticeship pathway, applicants should have a relevant Level 6 professional qualification and substantial experience of working with young people in a mentoring or supportive role and a commitment to undertaking and Level 6 qualification in CEIAG and completing the apprenticeship program within the agreed time frame.If you would like to talk through the role, please contact Peter Matthews 0208 825 8735.You must have the right to work in the UK. Evidence for the right to work in the UK will be requested at the interview stage.It is an exciting time to join us, here at Ealing Council. If you would like to make a positive difference to our residents and borough, then we’re looking forward to hearing from you.We have tried to make this website as accessible as possible. You can use the accessibility widget on the right hand side to make it more accessible to you and your needs.Ealing Council is committed to creating good jobs and delivering on its connected communities’ agenda. We are committed to equality of opportunity, to being fair and inclusive.We therefore welcome applications from all residents of the borough, we particularly welcome applications from candidates who are entering the employment market in the early stages of their career and mid-career professionals, who are currently underrepresented in Ealing’s workforce.Please note all applications will be determined on merit.Ealing council is committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment. Ealing follows safe recruitment practices to protect children and vulnerable adults. The post holder will be subject to an enhanced disclosure and barring check.This post is subject to Ealing Council’s enhanced vetting process.<a href="https://www.ealing.gov.uk/downloads/download/8648/ejr013320_-_personal_adviser" target="_blank">Role profile</a><a href="https://www.ealing.gov.uk/download/downloads/id/18483/ex-offenders_policy.pdf" target="_blank">Ex-offender’s Policy</a><ul></ul>

Careers Adviser or Apprentice Careers Adviser (Connexions Personal Adviser – PA)

<h4> Job Description </h4>Overview Are you a strategic leader with a passion for improving the lives of children and young people? London Borough of Harrow is seeking a dynamic and experienced Youth Justice and Youth Manager to lead our multi-agency teams.In this pivotal role, you'll be responsible for developing, leading, and managing a network of multi-agency services, with the primary goal of achieving better outcomes for children, young people, their families, and victims of crime. You'll lead a team of up to 30 staff and manage an annual budget of up to £2 million, ensuring that all services meet the highest quality standards. About You We're seeking a candidate with a proven track record of successful leadership and management in a multi-disciplinary setting, preferably within Children &amp; Young People Services. You should be a resilient and solution-focused professional with a strong analytical ability.Essential Requirements:<ul><li>Up-to-date knowledge of relevant legislative and regulatory frameworks (e.g., Ofsted, HMIP, YJB Practice Standards) and safeguarding processes.</li><li>Up-to-date knowledge of the contemporary evidence base within youth justice and prevention, including the Child First Framework</li><li>Significant experience in a senior leadership role, successfully managing a large and diverse staff team.</li><li>Demonstrable experience of high-quality management of work with children, young people, and their families.</li><li>Proven experience in forging and managing successful partnerships.</li><li>Experience of leading a multi-agency team through significant change.</li></ul>Skills &amp; Abilities:<ul><li>Excellent interpersonal, communication, and negotiation skills.</li><li>Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex data to improve service outcomes.</li><li>The ability to inspire confidence and build a high degree of credibility with stakeholders.</li><li>Effective budget management skills.</li><li>Educated to degree level or equivalent, or with equivalent relevant work experience. A professional qualification in Social Work is essential.</li></ul>You must be able to work flexibly, including occasional evenings and Saturdays. A satisfactory enhanced DBS check is required for this position. 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=24887&amp;hashed=837188022" 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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