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About the BoroughIn Sutton, there is much for us to be proud of both as a council and as a borough. This includes high levels of resident satisfaction, the quality of our services, our success in addressing our financial challenges to date, the way that we involve and engage with residents on key issues facing the borough, and the enthusiastic and motivated staff that we employ.&nbsp;Looking ahead, there are plans for the delivery of new homes and new schools and the London Cancer Hub is being developed, while the Council is also seen as a driving force within the South London Partnership of five outer south west London boroughs focused on strategic growth, regeneration and investment.All of this demonstrates a good track record and an authority that is ambitious and set to deliver more improvements for the borough. We've set out our vision for the future of Sutton in our corporate plan - Ambitious for Sutton. This strategic plan will shape the outcomes we achieve, the services we provide, and the impact we have on residents, to make Sutton a great place to live, work and raise a family.Situated in Zone 5, Sutton is less than 30 minutes by train from central London, and south and south west London are easily accessible by public transport. There are 10 train stations which serve key neighbourhoods within the borough providing direct connections to London Victoria, London Bridge, London Blackfriars and St Pancras International. Sutton also has direct rail connections with Epsom, Dorking, Guildford and Horsham, as well as Wimbledon for an interchange with the London Underground and West Croydon for the London Overground. There’s also an extensive road network which provides close and easy access to the M25 and M23.About the Service and TeamAdult Social Care is undergoing a significant transformation to address the rising demand for our services. We're implementing wide-ranging changes to improve care for adults and create positive working environments for our staff. We have new leaders and experienced managers who bring innovative ideas to the service and are driving meaningful changes throughout your service delivery. Our goal is to deliver exceptional care that enhances outcomes for our community whilst providing an inclusive, diverse and stable environment for staff to grow their career.Mental Health TeamWithin our boroughwide specialist service, there are three social work teams - The Transition Team, The Learning Disability Team, and the Mental Health Team.The Mental Health Team coordinates social care for individuals with complex mental health needs. Alongside delivering the AMHP service, the Mental Health Team also works closely with inpatient services promoting timely discharges for those in psychiatric admissions, coordinates community based support for individuals with social care needs related to their mental health, including S117 aftercare as well as meeting other statutory duties under the Care Act and providing Social Supervision to Conditionally Discharged clients.The AMHP roles are based within our full time dedicated AMHP service working out of Wallington alongside our health colleagues completing Mental Health Act assessments on a daily basis.&nbsp; However, there may be times when additional responsibilities under the Care Act may be required as part of the wider mental health service.&nbsp;&nbsp;About the Role and Our Ideal CandidateAs part of the transformation within the London Borough of Sutton’s Adult Social Care service, we are recruiting Approved Mental Health Practitioner (AMHP) within the Mental Health Team. Reporting to the Team Manager, you'll play a pivotal role in delivering top-quality, responsive care to individuals with mental health needs who require assessment under the Mental Health Act. The objective is to ensure that those in greatest need receive the support they require while safeguarding their rights and ensuring their safety. Your responsibilities will include:&nbsp;<ul><li>Conducting assessments under the Mental Health Act to accurately identify and address individuals' needs.</li><li>Collaborating with individuals, their families, and other professionals to create personalised care plans that foster recovery and well-being.</li></ul>As an AMHP, you advocate for the rights and preferences of the individuals under our care, ensuring their voices are heard and respected throughout the assessment and treatment process. You'll work hand in hand with service users, their families, and multidisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive care plans that address mental health needs and promote recovery and well-being. Given the nature of the role, resilience and the ability to manage stress and emotional demands are essential, as you'll be working with individuals experiencing mental health crises.&nbsp;If you can demonstrate empathy and maintain professionalism at all times, this role offers an opportunity to make a positive and meaningful impact on the lives of those we serve.This role presents an excellent opportunity for experienced and qualified Approved Mental Health Practitioner who are confident in their ability to work with individuals autonomously. Within your application you should demonstrate your skills, expertise and knowledge as well as:&nbsp;<ul><li>Demonstrating detailed knowledge of key legislation including the Mental Health Act, the Care Act 2014, the Mental Capacity Act, and the Human Rights Act.</li><li>Having a comprehensive understanding of the theoretical and legislative framework that underpins the Mental Health Code of Practice.</li><li>Direct experience of working with people experiencing mental health needs, including under the Care Act</li><li>Continued Professional Development within Mental Health Social Work&nbsp;</li><li>In possession of a valid warrant to practise as an AMHP and ensure the ongoing maintenance of this qualification</li><li>Professional Registration with Social Work England&nbsp;</li><li>A full driving licence and use of a vehicle</li></ul>If you are passionate about making a positive impact and possess the skills needed, we encourage you to apply. This role offers a rewarding opportunity to contribute to the well-being of our service users while furthering your professional development in a supportive environment.For more information about the role and/or an informal conversation, view the Role Profile or contact Karen Norton-Lamb, Team Manager at <a href="mailto:Karen.norton-lamb@sutton.gov.uk" target="_blank">Karen.norton-lamb@sutton.gov.uk</a>.Our Offer to YouAs an organisation that values and nurtures talent, we’re committed to helping you fulfil your potential and will offer you a supportive, friendly and collaborative environment to grow and develop your career and skills. We’re constantly striving to improve our ways of working so putting your ideas across - however big or small - will be fully encouraged and supported by your colleagues and our dynamic and experienced management team.In addition, we offer a modern and flexible working environment for our staff, supported by our IT infrastructure, including Google Chromebooks and Google Apps. Our Flexible Working - Smarter Working Scheme embraces new ways of working. It provides improved work life balance for our staff as it allows staff to work from a variety of locations and staff are not required to work within the office 5 days a week.Employees have access to a wide range of benefits, some of which include:<ul><li>Generous annual leave entitlement plus bank holidays (pro-rata if part-time working hours apply)</li><li>General Council Flexi-time (Please note, this applies to roles at grades 1-9 only)</li><li>Public Health Service Localised Flexi-time Scheme - accrual of up to 5 days per year&nbsp;</li><li>Three volunteering days per year in Sutton</li><li>Comprehensive learning and development programme</li><li>Local and national discounts for shopping, eating out and leisure activities</li><li>Interest free season ticket loans</li><li>Local Government Pension Scheme</li><li>Car parking scheme</li><li>Bicycle loan facilities and cycle to work scheme</li><li>Zip car scheme</li><li>Free eye tests and contribution towards glasses</li><li>Confidential wellbeing and counselling support</li><li>Subsidised gym membership</li></ul>Application ProcessPlease apply online outlining what skills, abilities and experience you can bring which makes you an ideal candidate for this role. Please ensure you refer to the requirements outlined in the job profile when completing your application.To support our diversity agenda and reduce the risk of bias in our recruitment activities, our short listing process completely anonymises personal information that can identify job applicants e.g. name, title etc. Our hiring managers review and short list applications based on the information provided as part of your application as to how well you meet the requirements and criteria for the role, as outlined in the job profile.The closing date is given as a guide. We reserve the right to close this vacancy once a sufficient number of applications has been received. Therefore, it is strongly advised that you complete and submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.Additional InformationWe pride ourselves on being a diverse, inclusive and welcoming Borough and we aim to create a workforce which reflects the community we serve - the key highlights from our recent Equalities Workforce Report can be seen <a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/1KGMTYxsYV0WkCbJAHTDyEDSVwv5YDX9A/view?usp=sharing" target="_blank">here.</a> We are respectful of difference and realise the positive value of diversity in our workforce. We welcome and encourage job applications from people of all backgrounds and particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic candidates and disabled candidates, as these groups are currently under-represented in our workforce. As part of our Disability Confident Committed status, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum/essential criteria for the role.We offer a range of family friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements, staff engagement forums, and inclusive staff networks who help drive our diversity agenda.The UK has introduced a new points-based immigration system affecting EU and Non-EU workers and sponsorship requirements. We advise checking the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.gov.uk/guidance/new-immigration-system-what-you-need-to-know" target="_blank">GOV.UK website</a>&nbsp;for right to work guidance.





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Knutsford Academy School are seeking to appoint an Office Administrator to work as part of our Admin Support Team. The role will also provide further support to the administration function of the school, undertaking a variety of tasks in support of the education and welfare of students.








The successful candidate must be an effective communicator, have good inter-personal skills, be able to work independently and demonstrate initiative. The job holder must be highly competent in the use of ICT and Microsoft Applications. Accuracy and attention to detail are equally important
Hours of work
Monday to Friday - 8am to 4pm (3.30pm on Friday)
39 weeks per year - Term time plus one week
The salary shown is the full time equivalent.&nbsp;The actual pro-rata salary based on these hours and weeks is £22,481 to £22,686.
Closing date: Monday 14th July at 9:00am
Interview date: Wednesday 16th July
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In return, we offer a pension scheme, free parking, wellness scheme, store discount and a cycle to work scheme.
If you would like an informal discussion about the post, please contact Mrs Sara Ormerod, School Business Manager, on&nbsp;sor<a href="mailto:kky@knutsfordacademy.org.uk" target="_blank">@knutsfordacademy.org.uk</a>&nbsp;or 01565 633294. For further information about the school, please visit our website&nbsp;<a href="https://www.knutsfordacademy.org.uk/" target="_blank">https://www.knutsfordacademy.org.uk/</a>
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We will only contact candidates that have been short-listed for interview. If you do not receive a communication within 10 working days of the closing date, you can safely assume that you have not been invited to interview.&nbsp;&nbsp;
The Learning Partnership is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All staff appointments are subject to satisfactory references and enhanced checks with the Disclosure &amp; Barring Service (DBS).
All posts involving direct contact with children are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.&nbsp;However, amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975 (2013 &amp; 2020) provide that certain spent convictions and cautions are 'protected'. These are not subject to disclosure to employers and cannot be taken into account. Guidance and criteria on the filtering of these cautions and convictions can be found on the Ministry of Justice website.
Shortlisted candidates will be asked to provide details of all unspent convictions and those that would not be filtered, prior to the date of the interview.&nbsp;You may be asked for further information about your criminal history during the recruitment process.&nbsp;If your application is successful, this self-disclosure information will be checked against information from the Disclosure &amp; Barring Service before your appointment is confirmed.
&nbsp;The Learning Partnership is committed to the promotion of equality of opportunity and the elimination of discrimination; all applicants should note that they will be considered on the basis of suitability regardless of disability, gender, race, religion, age, sexual orientation and marital status or any other discrimination which is unfair or unreasonable.
We particularly welcome applications from black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates, LGBTQ+ candidates and candidates with disabilities because we would like to increase the representation of these groups at The Learning Partnership. We want to do this because we know greater diversity will lead to even greater outcomes for children.&nbsp;We are proud to be an employer that holds Disability Committed and Menopause Friendly status.
The Trust is ‘happy to talk flexible working’. Flexible working increases workplace diversity by making roles accessible to those with caring responsibilities (primarily women), disabled staff, and both older and younger workers.

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Join our dedicated team at Castle Wood, a vibrant special needs school supporting 167 pupils aged 3 to 11 with a range of needs, including PMLD, SLD, ASD, and complex behavioural challenges. We're passionate about making a meaningful difference in the lives of our students.We offer:<ul>
<li>Enthusiastic, happy children</li>
<li>A welcoming, supportive team</li>
<li>Personalised professional development</li>
<li>Staff workwear</li>
<li>Free tea, coffee, and on-site parking</li>
<li>Excellent wellbeing benefits, including occupational health, counselling, salary sacrifice schemes (childcare vouchers, cycle to work)</li>
<li>Local government pension scheme</li>
<li>Opportunities to collaborate with experts</li>
<li>Supportive governors and parents</li>
</ul>Our Values Our vision, "Together, children first," reflects our belief that everyone plays a vital role in helping our pupils reach their full potential.Our values drive everything we do at Castle Wood. The school values are honesty, integrity, trust, empathy, respect. What is the job role? We’re seeking dynamic Higher Level Teaching Assistants to work with children, including those with complex autism and challenging behaviours. The role involves leading classes in the absence of teachers, working 1:1 or in groups, and being flexible across various class teams. Experience with Early Years practice is preferred. The position is for 35 hours per week (Monday–Friday) and starts after Easter.In this role, you will work closely with teachers and the team to plan, implement, and evaluate lessons for individuals and groups of pupils. You will support pupils' learning by using tailored strategies to help them meet their next steps and monitor their progress through observation and recording. Your responsibilities will include providing supervision during indoor and outdoor learning, offering objective feedback on pupil achievements, managing teaching resources, and promoting pupil independence using alternative resources. You will also collaborate with external agencies, assist with the welfare and care of pupils, including personal hygiene and first aid, and contribute to the school's ethos and development. Additionally, you'll support the training and development of other staff, participate in relevant meetings, and take on additional duties as required by the Headteacher.This position is for a 1st September 2025 start.Who are we looking for? We are looking for someone who:<ol>
<li>Holds GCSEs in Maths and English grade 4/C or equivalent, and an NVQ Level 3 or higher in a relevant discipline.</li>
<li>Has strong communication skills and is proficient with relevant technology.</li>
<li>Can work effectively as part of a team, form positive relationships, and also demonstrate leadership when needed.</li>
<li>Is committed to the well-being and progress of everyone at the school, including high aspirations for pupils and themselves.</li>
<li>A good knowledge of the EYFS is advantageous, but a willingness to learn and embrace its principles is crucial.</li>
</ol>Interview date: w/c 14th July 2025Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to undertake an enhanced criminal record check via the DBS.Following recommendations from Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE)&nbsp;for an additional pre employment check with effect 1 Sept 22, please note, an online search may form part of this recruitment process.

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Essex Housing Independent Board MemberFixed Term, Part TimeAllowance of £6,000 per annum + expenses Location: ChelmsfordWorking Style: <a href="https://www.workingforessex.com/working-here/our-ways-of-working" target="_blank">Anywhere worker</a>Closing Date: 3rd August 2025 Please note interviews for this post will be held on 13th August 2025.This is a fixed term post for three years, with an allowance of £6,000 per annum, plus expenses.As an Independent Board Member, you will play a pivotal role in shaping and delivering the housing strategies of Essex County Council and its partners. Through Essex Housing Development LLP, you'll help address the growing need for specialist, affordable, and market housing across the county.By offering strategic insight, constructive challenge, and innovative thinking, you will support Essex Housing's performance and ensure effective, forward-looking decision-making at board level.Working in close partnership with the existing Board and serving as a trusted advisor, this role will play a critical part in shaping the strategic direction of Essex Housing. It will provide independent counsel to the Chair and Board during a period of profound transformation in local government across Essex.Over the next three years, the establishment of a new strategic mayoral authority and the creation of unitary authorities will fundamentally reshape the local governance landscape. These changes will replace all existing local authorities in Essex, including Essex County Council-Essex Housing's current parent organisation. In this evolving context, the role will be instrumental in ensuring Essex Housing remains agile, forward-looking, and aligned with the region's emerging governance structures.This role requires you to influence strategic housing delivery by building strong relationships with senior leaders across Essex County Council, central government, and key partners.Role responsibilities will include:<ul>
<li>Provide expert advice on housing development while upholding high standards for Essex Housing.</li>
<li>Support the Chair in setting the Board's strategic direction in line with statutory objectives.</li>
<li>Offer constructive challenge on current and proposed housing projects.</li>
<li>Help ensure confidence in Essex Housing's stability and viability among key stakeholders.</li>
<li>Provide industry insight and expertise specific to residential development and commercial property transactions and innovative approaches to achieving financial sustainability and viability, e.g. land acquisition and raising capital</li>
<li>Attend the Essex Housing Board, which will meet circa monthly and other events as required</li>
<li>To further the aims of Essex Housing, making sure that it keeps within its objectives</li>
<li>Work with the Chairman and other Board Members to direct and control the affairs of Essex Housing</li>
<li>To take part in formulating and reviewing the mission, strategic aims and values of Essex Housing, making sure they remain valid and relevant.</li>
<li>Working with other Board members to ensure that policies and practices of Essex Housing are in keeping with its aims.</li>
<li>To monitor the performance of Essex Housing, ensuring it is solvent, effectively run and holding the executive to account.</li>
</ul>Knowledge, Skills and ExperienceWith extensive subject matter expertise in residential development, at a senior level, you will have experience of operating at director level or similar for a reputable residential developer or housing organisation, contributing to their strategic aims. You will be able to demonstrate an ability to work with site appraisals, viability assessments and business cases, considering advice from surveyors, project managers and financial and legal experts. You will also bring skills in understanding and responding to different perspectives and working in a complex environment.Above all, you will have excellent communication skills, confident in building strong working relationships with relevant stakeholders, politicians, other board members and the development team to oversee, challenge and drive forward the Essex Housing development programme.Essex County Council is proud to be a Disability Confident Leader. We're committed to interview all disabled applicants who choose to apply under our Job Interview Scheme if they meet the minimum requirements of the job. Please speak to our Recruiters if you require any reasonable adjustments during the process. We're also committed to interview all veterans and care leavers, who meet the minimum requirements of the role for which they are applying.Once you've secured your role within Essex County Council you will receive many great employee benefits, including support for unpaid carers and flexible working arrangements to accommodate their needs.At Essex County Council, we value integrity and ethical behaviour. We kindly ask that you embrace our code of conduct and the <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/the-7-principles-of-public-life/the-7-principles-of-public-life--2" target="_blank">Nolan principles</a>, including throughout the recruitment process. Your commitment to these standards helps us maintain a positive and respectful workplace for everyone.

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We are St Helens Borough Council
Located in the heart of the Northwest close to Liverpool, Manchester and Lancashire, St Helens is a modernising Council which is passionate and ambitious for the children and families we support, our communities and our workforce. As part of our transformation journey, we continue to build on our progress and put children firmly at the centre of our care. We can only do this because of our highly valued, skilled, and supported workforce.
Making A Difference as a Prevent Development Officer in the Communities Department.
 St Helens Borough Council seeks to appoint a Prevent Development Officer to join the Community Safety Team. The key functions of the role include the local development and delivery of training, awareness and programmes to support the objectives of the national Prevent Strategy, which is part of the wider Government CONTEST Strategy. The successful applicant will work in close partnership with colleagues within the Council, Police, and a range of other agencies to ensure a co-ordinated approach to activity to reduce the harm and risk to individuals and the community. Good partnership work with local communities is central to the successful delivery of the Prevent objectives within St Helens. This role of the Prevent Development Officer will identify, build, and maintain a network of community contacts to improve coordination of Prevent delivery. If you have experience in a related service area, have excellent communication skills and a desire to work in a multi-agency environment, this post offers the opportunity to work flexibly whilst assisting in the delivery of the local Prevent Action Plan. This role is subject to a DBS check. Interested to Find Out More? You can review our full job description details, and person specification information here.
You are also welcome to contact us for a chat before applying by emailing Mike Andrews, Team Manager - Community Safety on <a href="mailto:michaelandrews@sthelens.gov.uk" target="_blank">michaelandrews@sthelens.gov.uk</a>
Please note we reserve the right to close the advert early should we receive a sufficient number of applications and encourage you to apply early, to avoid disappointment.
 


St Helens Council is a Disability Confident Leader. This means that the Council guarantees an interview to disabled applicants who demonstrate that they meet the essential criteria for the job, as detailed on the Person Specification, and will, for qualifying disabled candidates, make reasonable adjustments within the interview/selection process. Equality &amp; Diversity St Helens Borough Council respects and values the individuality that every employee brings. We encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds, who share our values, our commitment to inclusion, and who will help us on our journey to transform our organisation. Further information about Equality &amp; Diversity at St Helens Borough Council can be found here <a href="https://www.sthelens.gov.uk/equality" target="_blank">https://www.sthelens.gov.uk/equality</a>
 St Helens Borough Council is a Disability Confident Leader. Disability Confident Leader lead the way in helping to take action that changes attitudes, behaviours, and cultures for the better.

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We are St Helens Council 
Located in the heart of the Northwest close to Liverpool, Manchester and Lancashire, St Helens is a modernising Council which is passionate and ambitious for the people we support, our communities and our workforce. As part of our transformation journey, we continue to build on our progress and put people in our communities firmly at the centre of our care. We can only do this because of our highly valued, skilled, and supported workforce. St Helens Council is on a mission to be a leading Council for best practice and an employer of choice for individuals seeking a rewarding role and career. 
We are a strong, resilient Council, that respects and values the individuality and diversity that every employee brings We encourage applications from all sections of the community to enable us to represent the neighbourhoods in which we serve. 
Joining us as an experienced Occupational Therapist means you will provide expertise commensurate with your role, experience and grade acting as invaluable resource to the team and department working in a diverse, challenging and rewarding environment. 
We are seeking a well-motivated and enthusiastic HCPC registered Occupational Therapist, with good communication skills and the ability to work under pressure, to join our team. The successful applicant will have an interest in developing their skills working with adults with disabilities who have complex needs and will be responsible for the provision of specialist assessments and follow-on support to those in need of residential or nursing home placement. The successful applicant should have a good understanding of complex physical disabilities, mental health conditions in particular dementia diagnoses, and experience in the provision of equipment. The trusted assessor role involves assessing patients on wards and intermediate care settings to facilitate discharge to a care home residence, this can be new placements or returning placements. You will also support those people once discharged from hospital to ensure a smooth transition into their new home. You will play a key role in an integrated team to facilitate timely discharge from hospital with the person being at the centre of the assessment and recommendations made. Knowledge of up to date moving and handling techniques and good IT skills would be an advantage. The Service is committed to continuing professional development. 
If you are interested in any of these roles and would like an informal discussion please contact Gill Jewison on 07795 450 191 
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Whatever stage of your career, working in the public sector puts you at the heart of communities. Our workforce provides services to our resident's day in and day out, making a positive impact on people’s lives. We could not do this without the dedication, professionalism and strength of our workforce. There are so many reasons to choose to work at St Helens Council including the fantastic range of employee benefits and rewards on offer..<a href="https://jobs.sthelens.gov.uk/" target="_blank">St Helens Borough Council | Jobs | Search here for your perfect career - Home Page</a>


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St Helens Council is officially recognised as one of the region’s leading fair employers, achieving accredited status under the Liverpool City Combined Authority Fair Employment Charter. The Charter recognises the ongoing commitment to fair pay, secure work, training &amp; progression &amp; staff well-being whilst celebrating employers who go above and beyond for their workforce providing an inclusive and supportive environment.
Equality &amp; Diversity

We encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds, who share our values, our commitment to inclusion, and who will help us on our journey to transform our organisation. The Council guarantees an interview to disabled applicants who demonstrate that they meet the essential criteria for the job, as detailed on the Person Specification, and will, for qualifying disabled candidates, make reasonable adjustments within selection.

All Council employees are required to abide by the ethical standards embodied by the 7 Nolan Principles
We reserve the right to close the advert early, with sufficient applications. Apply early to avoid disappointment.
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About UsWest Sussex County Council is a diverse organisation that provides services to more than 850,000 residents. If you are thinking why join West Sussex there is a supportive culture that is second to none. Employees are genuinely valued, respected and there is an emphasis on work life balance.Working in the Transition Teams is all about making a positive difference for young people on their journey to adulthood. We recruit colleagues who share our passion for supporting young people to be ambitious and develop lives of their own. If you join us you will be welcomed into supportive teams who will encourage you to be the best colleague that you can be.We aim to: - Offer early intervention - Build on an individual's strengths to develop skills and independence - Build and promote links with the individual's community - Promote and maintain safety and good health, and - Promote employment and meaningful daily occupation.About The JobSalary: NJC grade 11 dependent on experience £42,708 - £45,718 per annum Working Pattern: Full time, 37 hours per week Contract Length: Permanent Location: HorshamThe Transition Teams are county-wide teams that offer a service to young people from the age of 16 who have lifelong disabilities. Lifelong disability transition services are for those young people with physical disability, learning disability and / or autism. The focus of the team is to support people moving from childhood to adulthood and plan for the time after the person turns 18. Transition is a busy and exciting time for workers and young people. You will be expected to work within organisational, policy and legislative frameworks as you support young people to increase their independence and plan for the future. As a Social Worker within a busy community team, you will be responsible for achieving positive change and improved outcomes for young people. You will have a varied, complex caseload, and provide an accountable social care service to those people who access or need the service. You will be undertaking high quality assessments and reviews including mental capacity act assessments, responding to safeguarding enquiries, and working as part of a team. You will be expected to work within organisational, policy and legislative requirements. You will have the opportunity to apply your social work skills, experience and values to the work that you do in supporting young people, their support networks and your team.Experience and SkillsKey Skills (These will be used as the shortlisting criteria so please cover with examples within your application):1. Good assessment skills, including the ability to ensure regular reviews and risk management with a variety of individuals, carers or families. 2. Able to effectively prioritise work and meet deadlines. 3. Able to analyse and interpret complex situations and people-related information, prioritise needs and formulate plans for intervention and service provision. 4. Able to work in partnership with carers, colleagues and external agencies to deliver an effective service. 5. Highly developed communication skills with the ability to communicate clearly and effectively in both written and verbal format, to explain complicated information to others and to use negotiation and persuasion skills to encourage others to adopt a course of action they might otherwise not wish to take. 6. Able to recognise limits of own accountability and responsibility and seek appropriate support, advice and supervision.Please refer to the relevant job description for your level of experience for full Qualification and/or experience requirements. Includes:* Degree in relevant professional or equivalent qualification e.g. Certificate of Qualification in Social Work or Diploma in Social Work. * Completion of relevant post-qualifying training. * Registration with the relevant professional registration body and responsibility for maintaining registration with that body.Further InformationFor a full list of the benefits offered to you as a West Sussex County Council employee you can find them on our <a href="https://www.westsussex.gov.uk/jobs/rewards-and-benefits/" target="_blank">Rewards and Benefits</a> page.We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. This post is subject to Social Work England registration, an enhanced DBS check, 5 years referencing and a health check.West Sussex County Council is an equal opportunities employer committed to promoting an environment that is inclusive and free from all forms of unlawful or unfair discrimination and values the diversity of its people. We actively welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and take every possible step to ensure that no individual will be disadvantaged.

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Senior Strategy AdviserFixed Term / Secondment, Full Time£47,990 to £56,458 per annumLocation: ChelmsfordWorking Style: <a href="https://www.workingforessex.com/working-here/our-ways-of-working" target="_blank">Anywhere worker</a> This is a fixed term contract or secondment opportunity for 12 months.This role will be filled on a hybrid basis. This means you can work remotely part of the working week with an expectation to attend the office in Chelmsford at least 1 day per week. Any journeys to the office would be at your own expense. More specific details about this can be discussed at the interview stage should you be invited. To read more about our business area, please visit: <a href="https://www.workingforessex.com/role/economy-investment-and-public-health?source=workingforessex.com" target="_blank"> People, Policy, Economy and Public Health </a> The Opportunity Essex County Council is on an exciting journey. We are part of the Government's Devolution Priority Programme and are in the process of creating a new Mayoral Combined County Authority for Greater Essex with the first mayoral elections due in May 2026. Alongside this, we are developing proposals for Local Government Re-organisation in Essex, with businesses cases being submitted in September 2025 and new unitary councils due to be established in 2027/28. These reforms will set the framework for local government in Essex for decades to come and will lead to better outcomes, services and value for money for our residents. This role is a temporary 12-month role that will be part of the Policy Unit team working on these issues as we move into the planning and implementation phase of this exciting and challenging programme. Accountabilities General accountabilities in the role are: <ul>
<li>Responsible for providing strategy and policy advice to ensure the Council is provided with detailed information in regard to how strategies have been planned and developed in order to make informed decisions. </li>
<li>Responsible for supporting the development of corporate planning activity to ensure the development of robust strategies which deliver agreed outcomes. </li>
<li>Responsible for demonstrating agility and flexibility in developing and agreement of clear strategies and policies relating to ECC's role at a corporate level against agreed targets and objectives. </li>
<li>Responsible for developing relationships with key partnerships ensuring this maximises the opportunity to bring intelligence and insight to ECC and making recommendations as to future partnership opportunities. </li>
<li>Responsible for highlighting and understanding the implications of local and national guidance and how it relates to commissioning and delivery, and links to corporate policy and strategy. </li>
<li>Contributes to using quantitative and qualitative data including demographic and performance information to identify specific challenges and ensure presentation of proposed policy solutions are robust. </li>
<li>Acts to provide high quality advice on policy and strategy to support key stakeholders using a range of media and ensuring able to meets the demands of a broad and diverse range of audiences. </li>
<li>Responsible for developing a broad perspective and understanding of the external policy landscape in order to interpret proposed changes and consider the impact on ECC. </li>
<li>Works collaboratively to develop links to engage with the latest thinking in business, academia and think tanks and ensure able to challenge Council members on the robustness of current policies and practices. </li>
</ul> The Experience You Will Bring <ul>
<li>Educated to degree level or equivalent by experience together with evidence of continuing professional development in relevant professional area, such as, knowledge of democratic processes. </li>
<li>Experience of policy development either in a think tank, civil service, local government or other similar environment. </li>
<li>Exemplary written and communication skills, able to deliver within required deadlines alongside significant experience of planning and reviewing the delivery of a range of services and operating project management skills. </li>
<li>Understands the components of the policy and strategy making process and the relationships that exist between ECC and partners at all levels of government. </li>
<li>Evidence based approach to discern options and trends, and able to translate complexity into simple conclusions to inform practical commissioning </li>
<li>Demonstrate knowledge and experience in core policy areas such as specific people, place or corporate themed policy work, local government policy, technical and operational skills, analytical skills, relationship building, organisational effectiveness. </li>
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An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Housing Administration Team at Charnwood Borough Council as Team Leader.
 We are looking for somebody with excellent customer service skills and the ability to build positive relationships with stakeholders, customers and internal teams. You will be leading a small team at the heart of our housing services including housing options, allocations and private sector standards.
The benefits of working with CBC: • Agile working for many roles. • Generous annual leave of between 35.5 and 40.5 days of leave (depending on length of service), inclusive of bank holidays. • Most services are closed over Christmas. • Opportunities for professional development linked to many roles. • Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme. • Free parking. We are a Disability Confident Employer and proud signatories of the Armed Forces Covenant's Employer Recognition Gold Award. We prioritise the well-being and engagement of our employees through internal groups such as the Staff Forum, Health and Wellbeing Group and Equality Working Group. Find out more about this role and who we are by visiting <a href="http://www.charnwood.gov.uk/jobs" target="_blank">www.charnwood.gov.uk/jobs</a> ABOUT THE COUNCIL
Charnwood is one of the largest shire district councils in the country based on population, serving around 183,000 people. We offer a range of services, with everything from refuse and recycling collections to the operation of a theatre and historic markets. Our services are built on our values: Pride in Charnwood; Customer Focused and Working Together. ABOUT CHARNWOOD We are proud of our borough, and it is a great place to live, work visit and invest in. Charnwood boasts breath-taking landscapes which are great to explore. At the heart of Charnwood is Loughborough, home to a world class university, historic markets, and the only major bell foundry in the UK. It is a diverse community thanks to its student population and cultures from around the world. Charnwood is located in the centre of the country with rail, road and air links to the rest of the nation and the world beyond. Our investment brand in Charnwood describes the borough as being at the centre of innovation. Our economy is increasingly diversifying, leveraging the incredible research that flows from the world class Loughborough University and our science and technology related industries. Charnwood also has a wide ranging-portfolio of physical, cultural and social assets, with many of the levers of sustainable and inclusive growth at our disposal. There are a range of exciting developments and regeneration opportunities which will help create high-quality jobs and ensure continued economic prosperity. No Agencies please.

Charnwood Borough Council

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Liverpool City Council is seeking a new full time Area Coroner to replace the current post holder who leaves in September 2025.
The Area Coroner will work closely with the Senior Coroner to provide judicial leadership to the coroner team as well as conducting their own coroner investigations and inquests.&nbsp;The area coroner is the nominated deputy for the Senior Coroner when the senior coroner is absent. The Area Coroner will be expected to be available out of hours on a rota-based system.
Liverpool City Council is looking for an exceptional candidate with excellent proven organisational, management and efficiency skills, as well as experience of exercising sound judgement and communicating effectively.&nbsp;In this role, you will work closely with the Senior Coroner and local authority manager to ensure value for money, performance and financial efficiencies.&nbsp;Collaborative working with the senior coroner, local authority, the police and other stakeholders is essential. This is a complex coroner area with a varied, interesting and challenging caseload so will provide an opportunity to develop skills.
You will be required to demonstrate knowledge and experience of coroner law and of basic medicine, have proven skills in conducting investigations and an&nbsp;understanding of court procedure.&nbsp;You will also need to demonstrate the excellent communication and&nbsp;interpersonal skills necessary to deal with&nbsp;sensitive&nbsp;situations.
It is desirable that the successful candidate has proven experience of running or&nbsp;sharing running a coroner’s jurisdiction including carrying out investigations, case management, and conducting inquests.
To apply for this postition, please visit: <a href="https://eur02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fjobs.liverpool.gov.uk%2Fjobs%2Fjob%2FArea-Coroner%2F916&amp;data=05%7C02%7Cjennifersmailes%40wirral.gov.uk%7C8d23f8d219ab44ab3fe008ddbd548146%7C2c25e0b0bdcf4460b983193735c7183b%7C0%7C0%7C638874892817867150%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=BM29rWT2D%2Bb%2BUMyBckwinDkcgiIgySvgh3cM87qa9eY%3D&amp;reserved=0" target="_blank">https://jobs.liverpool.gov.uk/jobs/job/Area-Coroner/916</a>

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