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Brighton and Hove City Council are recruiting one full time&nbsp;Hostel Worker to work at Glenwood Hostel.
Glenwood Lodge Hostel, including Off Street Offer (OSO) is a 48 bed Hostel for Single homeless men in central Brighton. We provide high support accommodation to men with high, complex needs and an Off Street Offer accommodation to rough sleepers.
The service supports clients with support issues such as substance misuse, physical and mental health issues, offending and move on and reconnection work.
Closing Date:&nbsp; midnight Sunday 27 July 2025
Interview date: TBA
For an informal discussion, please contact Lisa Ellery - Hostel Manager, Glenwood Lodge, 01273 292026 or Shelley - Deputy Managers on 01273 294027.

Fixed term for: until 31 March 2026
This job will be offered as fixed term for external applicants and is available as a secondment to internal applicants in line with our secondment policy. Before applying, please ensure you have read <a href="https://brightonandhovecc.sharepoint.com/sites/TheWavePoliciesandProcedures/SitePages/Secondment-policy.aspx?web=1" target="_blank">the Secondment policy</a> to ensure you are eligible to apply. In accordance with the policy, please ensure you have the written approval of your line manager before applying. Evidence of this must be included with your application.
<h2>About the role</h2>This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to the support offered to vulnerable homeless people in the City.You will take responsibility for the safety and security of the hostel and its residents, ensuring that safety procedures and statutory obligations are adhered to and will support a number of residents with one to one support.You will have great customer service skills, have a strengths-based approach and be motivated and confident enough to help enable people who are homeless to find and be able to maintain long term housing solutions. Experience of working with people that are homeless and may be vulnerable or disadvantaged groups in a residential/similar setting is essential. You will have good IT and admin skills and a positive approach to team working.As a Project Worker you will work as part of a team to provide a high support service in &nbsp;supported accommodation In Brighton &amp; Hove. You will ensure residents are supported to improve their health, well-being and develop independent living skills, before being supported to move on. You will also help support with other services including education and training to help our residents community integration.&nbsp;If you have&nbsp;<ul>
<li>Excellent Communication Skills</li>
<li>Are Self-Motivated</li>
<li>Are Customer Focused</li>
<li>Ability to work shifts</li>
<li>Ability to work on own initiative</li>
</ul>Then please get in touch.&nbsp;Please read our <a href="https://www.brighton-hove.gov.uk/jobs/open-vacancies-and-how-apply-brighton-hove-city-council/supporting-your-job-application/how-apply-job-council" target="_blank">Apply for a job at the council</a> pages carefully. They give you all the guidance you need to complete your application as well as information on what will happen after you’ve submitted your application and at interview.As part of your application, you will need to upload your Application Form and answers to some shortlisting questions. &nbsp;Your answers to the shortlisting questions are the most important part of your application as it will be used in the shortlisting process to assess whether you meet the essential requirements for the role that are set out in the person specification and to decide whether you should be offered an interview. Before you start your application, please read our guidance here (<a href="https://www.brighton-hove.gov.uk/jobs/open-vacancies-and-how-apply-brighton-hove-city-council/supporting-your-job-application/application-form-guidance" target="_blank">Application Form guidance (brighton-hove.gov.uk)</a> and (<a href="https://www.brighton-hove.gov.uk/jobs/open-vacancies-and-how-apply-brighton-hove-city-council/supporting-your-job-application/shortlisting-questions-guidance" target="_blank">Shortlisting guidance (brighton-hove.gov.uk)</a> as this gives important advice which will increase your chance of success in the shortlisting process.<h2>Additional information</h2>
Your starting salary will be pro rata if the above position is less than 37 hours or term-time only.
For more information about our values and the benefits of working at the council, visit <a href="https://www.brighton-hove.gov.uk/jobs/why-work-us" target="_blank">Why work for us&nbsp;</a>
<h2>Company information</h2>Encouraging a diverse workforceOur city is known and loved for its diversity. Not only is the mixture of people, culture and skills vital to the economic and social development of the city, it's what makes Brighton &amp; Hove such a great place to live, work and visit. We are committed to developing and retaining a workforce that is representative of the diverse communities we serve so we welcome applications from individuals from all backgrounds. In order to achieve our aims of proportionate representation, we particularly encourage applicants from a BME or White Other background as well as those who identify as disabled, male or trans.Find out more about our commitment to being a fair and inclusive place to work where everyone can achieve their potential by reading about our <a href="https://www.brighton-hove.gov.uk/fair-and-inclusive" target="_blank">fair and inclusive</a> actions, our <a href="https://www.brighton-hove.gov.uk/becoming-anti-racist-city" target="_blank">anti-racism strategy</a> and the work we are doing to <a href="https://www.brighton-hove.gov.uk/jobs/why-work-us/how-we-create-fair-and-inclusive-workplace" target="_blank">encourage a diverse workforce (brighton-hove.gov.uk).</a>Please note that this post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, and is subject to a Disclosure &amp; Barring Service (DBS) Check.

Brighton & Hove City Council

Hostel Worker - Glenwood Lodge

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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 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.
Working together, our workplace vision and values guide our organisation, and the contribution of our workforce is key to our culture journey. Employees with us receive a wide range of benefits including well-being in work, financial benefits, ways of working and learning and development support.
 




Making a Difference
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>


Roles That Matter
St. Helens Council is looking for a highly motivated and organised person to join the busy Business Support Team supporting the Safeguarding Team.
This post will be responsible for arranging and minuting safeguarding meetings, providing a comprehensive and confidential service to the team; undertaking the associated administration work on the safeguarding systems and management information for the department.
This post is an opportunity for a self-motivated individual who possesses excellent written and verbal communication skills and has the ability to liaise with customers, managers, colleagues and other agencies. 
The successful applicant must have experience of minuting meetings.
We reserve the right to close the advert early, with sufficient applications. Apply early to avoid disappointment.


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
 



Full Job Description &amp; Person Specification Documents are included with this advert.
This is an Enhanced Disclosure post
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.
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Safeguarding Secretary

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The OpportunitySalary: £62,676 to £66,211 per annum Contract Type: Permanent Working Pattern: Full time Location: Office base at County Hall North, Horsham or Bridge House, Worthing with a countywide serviceWe're looking for a Service Manager to join our Youth Justice Service Team.Accountable to the Head of Service for MASH, IFD, EDT, Youth Justice and Missing and Exploitation Service, this role will be the strategic and operational lead for youth justice. You will lead a group of Team Managers and staff, including those seconded from statutory partners, to provide statutory youth justice services across the county of West Sussex. You will be responsible for large-scale activity to meet defined national and local performance indicators and ensuring quality in practice.As a confident and ambitious individual, you will provide professional leadership, ensuring effective practices in situations of complexity, risk, uncertainty and challenge. You will also be required to drive the delivery of youth justice across the partnership in order to ensure the service is improving outcomes for and meeting the needs of children, families, victims and communities.About YouTo be successful in this role you will have:<ul>
<li>Ability to deliver change and continually improve practice and preferencing in a supportive, positive way.</li>
<li>Emotionally intelligent and able to apply effective leadership, people management and performance management skills with the ability to provide direction, leadership and support to individuals and teams.</li>
<li>Ability to make sound pragmatic problem-solving decisions, which will have a wider service impact.</li>
<li>Sound partnership working skills including the successful co-ordination of partners to delivery objectives.</li>
<li>Effective research, evaluation, and interpretation skills to derive conclusions and plan over the short term to medium term. Ability to set timescales and objectives and review effectiveness of service delivery.</li>
<li>Post graduate professional qualification in a relevant/relatable field, or the equivalent level of significant experience demonstrating applied application of the above levels of knowledge in a relevant setting.</li>
<li>Relevant chartered status of a professional body or equivalent high-level experience of involved practices.</li>
<li>Expert relevant experience in the specialist area, including sound relevant operational experience, with a significant number of years working in the</li>
<li>Detailed practical knowledge of complex theories including relevant technical knowledge to formulate and develop policies, processes, and guidance.</li>
<li>Significant experience in dealing with significant and complex issues and solution focussed resolutions, and where outcomes are evidenced based and can demonstrate strategic and operational accountability.</li>
</ul>For more information on the Key Skills as well as the Qualifications and/or experience required, please refer to the Job Description attached.Rewards and BenefitsAs an employer we recognise that it is our employees that are central to everything we do. We aim to create a supportive and dynamic working environment where employees can achieve their full potential, achieve a healthy work-life balance and are rewarded for the work they do. Upon joining us you will have access to a range of benefits including:For a full list this can be found at our <a href="https://www.westsussex.gov.uk/jobs/rewards-and-benefits/" target="_blank">Rewards and Benefits page.</a>About UsWest Sussex Youth Justice Service (YJS) is a high performing multi-agency statutory partnership which provides services before and after Court to meet the statutory requirements of the youth justice system. Its primary aim is to prevent offending and reduce reoffending by children. The service works in partnership with a variety of agencies to ensure children are offered appropriate intervention to address their risks, meet their needs and build on their strengths. The service also seeks to repair the harm caused to victims and communities by addressing the root causes of offending and reoffending by children.Further InformationThe reference number for this role is CAFHE05844.To apply, please follow the links below to upload your CV and application form. In your cover letter please outline your motivations for applying and explaining the skills and experience you can bring to the role (please refer to the key skills) ensuring that any gaps in employment are covered in your CV. Please ensure you have saved the job description attached to the main advert on our website as, once the job has closed, you may not have the opportunity to download again.We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check, 5 years referencing and a health check.Equity, inclusion and accessibility is very important to West Sussex County Council. We welcome and encourage applications from everyone, as this helps us build a diverse and talented workforce, that reflects the communities we serve. We ensure our approach to recruitment is flexible and supportive to enable all applicants to be at their best and to ensure they have the best possible chance of success.We operate a guaranteed interview scheme for applicants that have a disability, are a veteran or are a care leaver. More information can be found on our <a href="https://www.westsussex.gov.uk/jobs/help-applying-for-jobs/" target="_blank">application help</a> page.

Service Manager - Youth Justice Service

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<h2>Job introduction</h2>You can also see our full list of employee benefits on our careers site here: <a href="https://www.westnorthants.gov.uk/jobs-and-careers/why-you-should-work-us" target="_blank">Why you should work for us | West Northamptonshire Council</a>.<h2>About the role</h2>West Northamptonshire Council (WNC) has an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic, experienced and energetic IT Systems Manager to lead our team of highly skilled technicians in the Infrastructure team, working within the IT Operations service.<h2>Additional information</h2>We are looking for a dynamic leader with significant team management experience in large IT operations. You will be skilled at building, managing, and developing high performance technical teams as well as having a proven track record of successfully running both on-premise and cloud hosted services within a large-scale environment, including cloud migration projects.You will be a team player, able to form positive and productive relationships with a variety of other teams (inside and outside of IT), in order to get things done. You’re the sort of person who has a passion for driving innovation and can ignite enthusiasm within the team for change! Your ability to manage budgets and deliver operational projects efficiently will be a key part of your success.&nbsp;If you are looking for your next challenge, are ready to level up, and are eager to make a lasting impact and lead WNC into the future of IT, we want to hear from you!Public sector experience would be advantageous but not essential.<h2>Company information</h2>At West Northants Council, it’s about our people. People who thrive with ambition, bubble with new ideas, demand better ways of working, caring about every detail, and who never shy away from a challenge. Our culture is a gateway for new experiences. A place to forge new opportunities. To empower you in your career and unite you with like-minded people.Our vision is ‘to make West Northants a great place to live, work, visit and thrive’. We truly stand by this and work hard every day to make this a reality. Our corporate values, THRIVE, stand for: Trust, High Performance, Respect, Innovate and Empower, they underpin everything we do and how we deliver services.&nbsp;Hear more from our Chief Executive, Anna Earnshaw, about <a href="https://youtu.be/lV0EfeUF4aU?si=zk_5W7HktpP-iZ5U" target="_blank">what its like to work at West Northants Council.</a>We are committed to ensuring diversity, equality, equity, and inclusion is woven into the fabric of WNC and everything we do, to enable all colleagues to develop and maximize their full potential.  We are a disability confident employer, a member of the Armed Forces Covenant, and a Care Leaver Covenant partnerThe following film was created by us to communicate our intentions - watch WNC colleagues explain <a href="https://youtu.be/16hhIWCZ7xM" target="_blank">what DEI means to us</a>.If you need additional support or reasonable adjustments during the application process, including needing the job description in another format or language, please email <a href="mailto:careers@westnorthants.gov.uk" target="_blank">careers@westnorthants.gov.uk</a> for support.West Northants Council, where careers thrive.

IT Systems Manager

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We’re driving forward an ambitious programme of regeneration and development – delivering high-quality spaces for our residents, businesses, and staff and creating places that are built to last.
Our Commercial &amp; Property team is at the heart of this transformation. And now, we’re looking for a Projects Delivery Assistant to help keep our projects on track and make a real difference to our district.
If you're highly organised, a confident communicator, and excited about helping deliver projects that matter – we want to hear from you.
EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW
As a Projects Delivery Assistant, you’ll support our busy Construction Project Managers with the day-to-day running of capital development projects – from tracking budgets and monitoring progress, to liaising with stakeholders and keeping key records up to date. You'll play a vital role in helping us deliver new homes, community buildings and improvements to the Council’s estate.
You’ll be based at our Council offices in Sevenoaks, with occasional travel to sites across the district – so no two days will be the same.
WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING
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<li>Supporting the delivery of exciting regeneration and construction projects</li>
<li>Helping to manage budgets, raise purchase orders and process invoices</li>
<li>Keeping project records accurate, up-to-date and version-controlled</li>
<li>Liaising with contractors, consultants, colleagues and residents</li>
<li>Attending meetings, taking notes, and following up on actions</li>
<li>Assisting with procurement, contract management and public engagement</li>
<li>Responding to project enquiries from both internal and external stakeholders</li>
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WHAT YOU’LL BRING TO THE ROLE
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<li>&nbsp;A full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle for site visits</li>
<li>Recent experience in a project support or assistant role</li>
<li>Strong organisational and communication skills</li>
<li>Good attention to detail, with confidence using Word and Excel</li>
<li>A flexible, team-focused approach with the ability to manage your own workload</li>
<li>A full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle for site visits</li>
</ul>
What’s in it for you
This is a real chance to shape the future of our places and spaces. You’ll gain hands-on experience, grow your confidence, and play a key role in supporting the delivery the buildings and environments that matter most to our district.
We are one of the few local government authorities to hold Platinum Investors in People, an accreditation which highlights our passion in supporting people, developing talent and working collaboratively and innovatively.
Other benefits include:
<ul>
<li>Enhanced annual leave of 24 days (excluding bank holidays)</li>
<li>Additional leave after 5 years of service</li>
<li>Extra Christmas closure day</li>
<li>Generous Local Government Pension Scheme</li>
<li>Free Parking</li>
<li>Employee benefits including discounts on shopping, travel days out and more, Tusker car salary sacrifice scheme and discounts with your MOT</li>
<li>Access to BUPA Employee Assistance Programme, a free, 24/7, confidential counselling and wellbeing support service</li>
</ul>
Find out more
For an informal discussion about this role, please get in touch with Andrew Connors on +441732227018
Best chance of being shortlisted
Read the Job Description and Personal Specification attached to the role and ensure that your supporting statement explains how you meet the essential requirements, as your application will be judged against these criteria.
Closing date: 13th August&nbsp;
Interview date:&nbsp;28th August

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Using a person-centred approach, you will look after the physical, emotional, culture and social needs of service users, which will involve personal care assisting service users with their meals and drinks and all aspects of daily living. Part of your role will involve activity planning and provision, thus promoting individual mental health and wellbeing. You will be key worker to specific individuals taking responsibility to record and communicate to the assistant managers to ensure all care plans are updated and current. This role will also include driving and escorting service users to and from the unit and out on planned trips. You will be looking after the needs of a diverse group of service users with a wide range of care needs and this will include some moving and handling and personal care duties. You will be expected to work as part of a team or on your own, liaise with multi-disciplinary professionals in respect of the needs of service users. Skills: •	Patience and an understanding of the importance of individuals dignity, privacy and choice when meeting the needs of older people who have a diagnosis of dementia / cognitive impairment. •	Ideally basic knowledge of IT systems or be prepared to learn so as to enable yo to update records access payslips and use e-learning. •	Flexible and adaptable to be able to take part in escort duties to meet and respond to the operational needs of the service. •	Good written skills and the ability to monitor, recognise and to accurately record service user’s information and needs for use in multi-agency reviews. •	Understanding of the cultural and communication needs of people from a diverse range of backgrounds. •	Able to work as part of a team. •	Good communication and be able to interact well with service users, the team, and other professionals. •	Able to deal with emergencies in a calm manner. •	An understanding of service user confidentiality and Data Protection and being able to follow policy and procedure such as medication administration, health and safety and strategies for working with people with challenging behaviour. •	A full driving licence. D1 category desirable but not essential, and the ability to pass the MIDAS minibus test this is desirable not essential. •	The ability to converse at ease with customers and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post. •	The ability and skills to be trained and competent in the administration of medication •	Have experience in a caring role as a formal paid or unpaid carer. •	You will be required to take part in training (on and off site) to meet the core training requirements and to gain level 2/3 health and social care certificate.

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Salary: NJC Grade 9 - £35,235 - £ 37,938 per annum Working Pattern: Full Time - 37 hours per week - chance of hybrid working dependant on operational requirements. Contract Length: Permanent Location: Based in Horsham with travel outside the county required and overnight stays in other parts of the Country on occasion.We are looking for a Personal Advisor to join our Care Leavers Service. The Care Leavers service work with our care leavers between the ages of 17-25 in their transition to adulthood. Personal Advisors support care leavers, with up to 25 young people (pro rata) to develop the skills needed to live independently and to be aspirational in identifying and achieving their goals, including healthy living, stable homes, and good educational opportunities.Transitioning into adulthood is a challenging time for any young person. This is especially so for our Care Leavers who have often experienced trauma and may have complex needs including mental health, substance use and offending behaviours.To succeed, you will be able to demonstrate personal resilience, to manage the emotional demands of this role and support our Care Leavers who may have experienced trauma, abuse, neglect, and discrimination. You will be able to demonstrate you are able to respond calmly and sensitively to our Care Leavers who at times may be presenting difficulties in regulating their behaviours and or in crisis situations.As an employer we recognise that it is our employees that are central to everything we do. We aim to create a supportive and dynamic working environment where employees can achieve their full potential, achieve a healthy work-life balance and are rewarded for the work they do. Upon joining us you will have access to a range of benefits including:<ul>
<li>an excellent <a href="https://www.westsussex.gov.uk/about-the-council/pensions/" target="_blank">local government pension scheme</a>
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<li>generous holiday entitlement (plus opportunity to buy additional leave)</li>
<li>a range of flexible working options, depending on your job role</li>
<li>maternity, paternity, dependency and adoption leave</li>
<li>volunteering opportunities</li>
<li>training and development opportunities, including coaching and mentoring</li>
<li>a range of discounts giving our staff access to hundreds of offers; groceries, travel, cinema tickets, days out, leisure activities, high street retailers and the opportunity to save over £1,000 a year through our West Sussex Choices benefits platform (see our <a href="https://www.westsussex.gov.uk/business-and-consumers/supplying-wscc-with-goods-or-services/staff-discounts/" target="_blank">Staff discounts page</a> if you are a business looking to offer a discount)</li>
<li>health and wellbeing benefits including access to our Employee Assistance Programme, Mental Health First Aiders and Voluntary Health Cash Plans</li>
</ul>For a full list this can be found at our <a href="https://www.westsussex.gov.uk/jobs/rewards-and-benefits/" target="_blank">Rewards and Benefits page.</a>The OpportunityThe main focus of your role will be to act as a professional representative for Care Leavers by working with a focus on delivering services to those people who access or need the service, in line with statutory duties, acting with integrity, professionalism and respect on behalf of the organisation, ensuring at all times that the needs of individuals are paramount.About youTo be successful in this role you will have:<ul>
<li>The ability to analyse and interpret people related information and data, allowing you to prioritise, negotiate and implement actions and interventions where appropriate.</li>
<li>The ability to engage and empower Care Leavers and work effectively with these young people as they transition into adulthood.</li>
<li>The experience to work in partnership to assist the young people you are supporting.</li>
<li>Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, which will enable you to influence and persuade in relevant situations.</li>
<li>Problem solving skills and the ability to be a decision maker.</li>
<li>The ability to work under pressure and remain calm in a crisis.</li>
<li>Experience of working with children, young people and families.</li>
<li>Experience of safeguarding situations and how to respond appropriately to these.</li>
<li>You will need to be able to travel independently around the country, including to areas that may not be easily accessible by public transport. Pool cars and pool bikes are available.</li>
<li>You will need to be able to travel outside of the county area.</li>
</ul>For more information on the Key Skills as well as the Qualifications and/or experience required, please refer to the Job Description attached.About usAt West Sussex County Council, we are ambitious for all children, young people, families and our workforce. We are committed to improving our services for children, young people and families in West Sussex that we support. You will join us at a key time in our improvement journey.We have established an experienced leadership team driving forward our 'Children First' improvement plan. We don't underestimate the work that needs to be done and the challenge ahead. That's why we need professionals, like you, who really want to be part of the positive change that is happening in the Care Leavers service. Be part of an ambitious improvement plan and make a significant difference to the Care Leavers in West Sussex - there has never been a more rewarding time to join!The Care Leavers service work with our care leavers between the ages of 17-25 in their transition to adulthood. Personal Advisors support care leavers to develop the skills needed to live independently and to be aspirational in identifying and achieving their goals, including healthy living, stable homes and good educational opportunities. Transitioning into adulthood is a challenging time for any young people. This is especially so for our care leavers who have often experienced trauma and may have complex needs including mental health, substance use and offending behaviours.Further informationThe reference number for this role is CAFHE05852.For an informal conversation or for further information regarding the role, please contact or for general queries please contact To apply, please follow the links below to upload your CV and Cover Letter. In your cover letter please outline your motivations for applying and explain the skills and experience you can bring to the role (please refer to the key skills) ensuring that any gaps in employment are covered in your CV. Please ensure you have saved the job description attached to the main advert on our website as, once the job has closed, you may not have the opportunity to download again.We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check, 5 years referencing and a health check.Equity, inclusion and accessibility is very important to West Sussex County Council. We welcome and encourage applications from everyone, as this helps us build a diverse and talented workforce, that reflects the communities we serve. We ensure our approach to recruitment is flexible and supportive to enable all applicants to be at their best and to ensure they have the best possible chance of success.We operate a guaranteed interview scheme for applicants that have a disability, are a veteran or are a care leaver. More information can be found on our <a href="https://www.westsussex.gov.uk/jobs/help-applying-for-jobs/" target="_blank">application help</a> page.

Personal Advisor - Leaving Care

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Please include a personal statement with your CV specifying why you are applying for this vacancy.&nbsp;



We have an exciting opportunity in our Family Placement Team, for a Supervising Social Worker, who will share our commitment to improving outcomes for those children in our care, to work part time supporting our local Foster Carers, Children and Young People.
<h3>About you…</h3>
You are a committed and compassionate social worker who understands that whilst social work can be challenging, it is also deeply rewarding. You value a supportive environment where your well-being, development, and professional growth are genuinely prioritised. You believe in reflective practice, thrive in collaborative settings, and are open to learning from peers and leaders alike.
You are looking for a workplace that not only supports your professional journey but also ensures you feel appreciated and empowered to make a real difference in children’s lives.
We provide children, young people and families with the right service at the right time.&nbsp; Put simply, we change lives for the better.
<h3>About the team…</h3>
Family Placement is a small, close-knit team within Children’s Social Care that is built on strong peer support and shared values. We know social work is not always easy, which is why we are committed to creating a supportive, resilient, and inclusive environment.
You will benefit from dedicated administrative support, comprehensive learning and development, led by our passionate Principal Social Worker and regular supervision, resilience groups, well-being events, and peer-to-peer collaboration.
We work closely with children’s social workers to provide consistent, high-quality support to vulnerable children. Our team members are given the time to build meaningful relationships with families, backed by approachable leadership, a culture of shared problem-solving, and expert guidance when needed.
We are focused on providing a safe, secure, and psychologically supportive base so our staff can thrive, both professionally and personally.
<h3>Key responsibilities…</h3>
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<li>To supervise and support Foster Carers and young people appropriately. Completing statutory visits and annual reviews.</li>
<li>To support the recruitment and assessment process of Foster Carers to enable more of our vulnerable children to be placed in local placements, near to their family and friends.</li>
<li>To work with the children's social worker to achieve permanence for the children, whether this be through long term fostering or special guardianship.</li>
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The role will enable you to continually develop your skills and knowledge, as well as contribute to the ongoing improvement of the services and support we deliver.
<h3>Our benefits…</h3>
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<li>28 days* annual leave increasing to 33 days* after 3 years’ continuous service.</li>
<li>The opportunity to buy up to 10 additional days* annual leave per year and sell 5 days.</li>
<li>Flexible working opportunities to support your wellbeing and work-life balance.&nbsp;</li>
<li>Electric vehicle salary sacrifice for an electric car at a fixed monthly cost (subject to eligibility).</li>
<li>An inclusive and social working environment with a variety of staff networks.&nbsp;</li>
<li>Local government pension scheme.</li>
<li>Life insurance cover (linked to the pension scheme)</li>
<li>Enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption and fostering leave.&nbsp;</li>
<li>Recognition of continuous service attained within the NHS and UKHSA when calculating some benefits such as annual leave entitlements, occupational maternity/paternity leave, and more. (Terms and Conditions apply – please refer to candidate pack for more information.)</li>
<li>Career development through internal and external training opportunities.&nbsp;</li>
<li>A great office location next to travel links and Bracknell Forest’s thriving town centre.&nbsp;</li>
<li>Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support your health and wellbeing.&nbsp;</li>
<li>Sports and Social Club.</li>
<li>Staff dental and health plans.&nbsp;</li>
<li>Discounted leisure centre and gym membership.&nbsp;</li>
<li>Supermarket discount.&nbsp;</li>
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*(pro rata for part time)
<h3>Our values</h3>
At Bracknell Forest Council our values define who we are and what is important to us.&nbsp;Our core values are inclusive, ambitious, and always learning. These values influence the way we work with each other and the way we serve our residents and engage with our communities.&nbsp;We make our values real by demonstrating them in how we behave every day. If you are excited about joining a diverse team that celebrates learning and strives for excellence, we would love to hear from you.&nbsp;
<h3>Reasonable adjustments</h3>
We are committed to ensuring an inclusive recruitment process for all applicants. If you require any reasonable adjustments to support your application or interview, please let us know by contacting <a href="mailto:recruitment@bracknell-forest.gov.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@bracknell-forest.gov.uk</a>.&nbsp;We will work with you to support you throughout the process.&nbsp;&nbsp;
<h3>Interview date</h3>
Interviews will be held on 7th August 2025&nbsp;
Interviews will be conducted in person, providing candidates with the chance to personally meet the team and experience our work environment.
We will be reviewing applications regularly and reserve the right to close the advert early if suitable candidates are identified. To avoid disappointment, you are advised to submit your application as soon as possible.
Please note AI is prohibited during the interview, any candidate using AI will be withdrawn from consideration.
<h3>Want to ask us a question?</h3>
For an informal discussion or to ask any questions about this role, please contact:
Sam Howard, Team Manager, Phone number: 01344 351658
At Bracknell Forest we champion equality, diversity and inclusion. At Bracknell Forest Council, we are always learning, ambitious and inclusive. Please see our candidate pack for&nbsp;more details.
Bracknell Forest Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect everyone employed with us to share this commitment. All successful candidates for this role will be subject to a DBS (Disclosure &amp; Barring Service) check as part of our pre-employment checks process.
Candidates should be able to demonstrate experience of working within the current Social Care System and Framework.
Social Work England registration fees can be claimed back from the Council.&nbsp;
We can only accept applications from candidates currently residing in the UK.
Candidates currently residing in the UK who require sponsorship to work are encouraged to assess their eligibility for a Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS) based on the relevant criteria. Please be aware that sponsorship availability varies and is subject to eligibility requirements and budget limitations. As a result, we cannot guarantee sponsorship for all roles and will evaluate sponsorship requests on a case-by-case basis.
No agencies please.&nbsp;

Bracknell Forest Council

Supervising Social Worker - Family Placement (part time, 30 hours per week)

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Please download and complete the application form.&nbsp; Completed, application forms should be returned to the school for the attention of Mrs J Erskine to St Oswald's CE Primary School, Ronald Ross Avenue, Bootle, L30 5RH.&nbsp; Do not send CV's. Email <a href="mailto:admin.stoswalds@schools.sefton.gov.uk" target="_blank">admin.stoswalds@schools.sefton.gov.uk</a>
The closing date will be Thursday 17.07.25 at 12.00PM.&nbsp; Interviews will be held on 22.07.25.



Introducing ourselves:
Our school is a one-form entry, Church of England Primary School with a Nursery in Netherton Bootle.
"Struck by the welcoming atmosphere and the strong sense of care and nurture for the whole school community" Ofsted 2017
Our modern and inspired school building and grounds reflect our ambition to work creatively to build a better future for all our pupils, our parents, our staff and the local community
Our children are well behaved, polite and respectful towards each other and members of staff. They are motivated in their learning, they have high aspirations and good relationships which make them fantastic ambassadors for our school.&nbsp;
Our parents are keen to work with the school to both enhance their children's learning and achievement as well as ensure the school provides a positive focal point for the local community.
Staff benefit from our strong emphasis on professional development, shared leadership and an innovative approach to all that we do.
We are committed to protecting and promoting children’s rights and our commitment to this has been recognised by UNICEF in their Rights Respecting School Award.
The Governing Board of the school are looking to employ a committed, reflective and experienced Teaching Assistant to join our school team in our successful KS1 department.&nbsp; We see this as an exciting opportunity for you to work alongside a forward thinking Leadership team who are dedicated to providing the best outcomes for all of our pupils.
We have high standards and expectations of staff, Governors, pupils and parents.
A supportive team committed to developing the teaching and learning throughout the school.
The role is fixed term to support a pupil with medical needs in Reception Class, initially to Easter 2026.
Applicants must have experience in working in Reception class. The position will involve supporting the child under the supervision of class teacher in class.&nbsp;
This is an opportunity for an ambitious Teaching Assistant to join our dedicated and supportive team. The appointment is for September 2025.
As a school, we can offer:
•&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; A warm, family orientated school based on Christian faith
•&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Enthusiastic and motivated pupils, staff, families and governors
•&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Dedicated, hardworking and friendly colleagues
•&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Polite and motivated pupils who are keen to learn
•&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; CPD to support the needs of the school and SENCO
•&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; An up to date, modern working environment
We are looking for someone who:
•&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Has commitment and passion for inclusion, ensuring individual pupil needs are identified early and are met through targeted provision.
•&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Has a desire to work closely with families to enhance children’s experiences
•&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Is a team player, able to inspire others to approach their practice creatively so that all learners believe in themselves
•&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Will work with teachers to help to monitor pupil progress.
Completed, applications should be returned to the school for the attention of Mrs J Erskine to <a href="mailto:admin.stoswalds@schools.sefton.gov.uk" target="_blank">admin.stoswalds@schools.sefton.gov.uk</a> Please do not send CV’s.&nbsp;&nbsp;
Shortlisted candidates will be contacted by email.
Due to the nature of work the above post is exempt from the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and relevant care/safeguarding legislation and appointment will only be confirmed if a satisfactory Enhanced Disclosure is obtained from the Criminal Records Bureau.&nbsp;&nbsp;
The School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and expects all staff to share this commitment.

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We are looking for a new person to join the Connectivity and Sustainability team to help us shape the future transport network in Staffordshire. &nbsp;Local transport has a huge impact on people's lives and is at the heart of the sustainable communities, public transport, active travel and economic growth agendas.&nbsp;This is an exciting time to start a career in transport planning, and this job will provide you with great opportunities for training and career progression.&nbsp;You will be part of a growing team that is involved in planning and designing Staffordshire’s passenger transport networks, collecting and analysing data, and helping to deliver transport schemes on the ground.Main Responsibilities If you are keen on working with data and are enthusiastic about promoting the sustainable transport agenda, transport planning may be the career for you. &nbsp;&nbsp;You will be:<ul>
<li>Assisting in the delivery of the Local Transport Plan and Bus Service Improvement Plan.</li>
<li>Analysing bus and other transport data and the preparation of reports including trend analysis and data limitations.</li>
<li>Applying GIS analysis techniques and other accessibility planning software</li>
<li>Producing plans, graphics and text to be included in reports.</li>
<li>Responding to general bus passenger and transport planning related correspondence, in line with the Council’s policy position on transport.</li>
<li>Liaison with other internal Council officers and external organisations.</li>
</ul>The Ideal Candidate The minimum criteria for the role is:<ul>
<li>A levels or BTEC Level 3 qualifications in a relevant discipline or experience in a transport planning environment</li>
<li>Experience in the analysis and interpretation of data</li>
<li>Demonstrable IT experience and utilising software packages effectively (i.e Microsoft)&nbsp;</li>
<li>An understanding of GIS analysis techniques</li>
<li>Experience participating in multi-disciplinary teams</li>
<li>A general knowledge of the role of local authorities in delivering transport projects</li>
</ul>“We’re happy to talk flexible working”&nbsp;Interviews will be held during the week starting 11 August 2025.&nbsp;Don’t feel you meet all the requirements? We value transferable skills, experiences, and qualifications so consider applying anyway or for an informal chat about the role please contact Annabel Chell, <a href="mailto:annabel.chell@staffordshire.gov.uk" target="_blank">annabel.chell@staffordshire.gov.uk</a>Our Recruitment Process: We anonymise applications during shortlisting to ensure only relevant information is considered. Please complete your application fully, especially the supporting statement, to highlight what you’ll bring to the role.About Staffordshire County Council We are no ordinary county council:Our Values:The core of who we are as an organisation. Just like we all have personal values that shape our thoughts and behaviour, organisational values drive how we think and act collectively.Our values were created and shaped by colleague feedback and national best practice and they sit at the heart of People Strategy:We have a real sense of community spirit that brings our people together. This feeling of belonging means we are all connected to what we do and take pride in the difference we make every day for Staffordshire people. We are ambitious and our sights are set firmly on a better future.We look forward and race ahead - that goes for your career too.&nbsp;Our benefits:We recognise that it is our employees that are central to everything we do. We aim to create a supportive working environment where employees can achieve their full potential and achieve a healthy work-life balance.&nbsp;In addition to your salary, as a member of staff, you will have access to&nbsp;<a href="https://www.careersatstaffordshire.co.uk/our-rewards-and-benefits/" target="_blank">Our rewards and benefits - Careers at Staffordshire</a>Our recruitment process:As an Authority we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.Staffordshire County Council is an equal opportunities organisation and Disability Confident employer. We encourage applications from all background and communitiesAs part of our commitment as a Disability Confident employer, a Gold&nbsp;Award Armed Forces employer and our commitment to supporting care leavers - we offer a guaranteed interview as long as your&nbsp;application meets the minimum criteria for the post.&nbsp;

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