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Further details and an application form are available from the School by clicking on the following link
<a href="https://www.northwoodcommunityprimaryschool.co.uk/job-opportunities" target="_blank">Northwood Community Primary School - Job Opportunities</a>
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&nbsp;PAY BAND E / SCP 7 - 11
£26,403 - £28,142 per annum pro rata
36 hours per week / 46 weeks per year [Term Time Only] &nbsp; &nbsp;Actual Salary: £23,357 - £24,895 per annum
To commence Monday, 5&nbsp;January 2026
&nbsp; The Governors of Northwood Community Primary School wish to appoint an enthusiastic and committed administrator to join our school administrative team.&nbsp; The successful candidate will work as part of a dedicated team of staff, committed to working within our friendly school environment.
&nbsp; You will have proven experience of working within a school administration team and be able to demonstrate the capacity to sustain and develop the current systems in our very busy reception area. &nbsp; Key areas of responsibility will be: &nbsp;
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<li>Reception duties</li>
<li>Pupil Data (Arbor)</li>
<li>Whole school communication</li>
<li>Online payment operation</li>
<li>Finance administration</li>
<li>General administrative duties</li>
</ul>
&nbsp; The role also involves the use of Arbor, supporting the administration of school trips and supporting whole school administration when required.
Please submit applications to Simon Davies, School Business Manager: <a href="mailto:simondavies@ncps.co.uk" target="_blank">simondavies@ncps.co.uk</a>.
Appointment is subject to a satisfactory Enhanced Disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service and health clearance by the Local Authority Occupational Health provider. 
Northwood Community Primary School is committed to safeguarding, to promoting the welfare of children and adhering to Equality for All.&nbsp;Copies of our Child Protection policy and our Employment of Ex-offenders policy are available on our website.&nbsp;
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (as amended in 2013 &amp; 2020) and shortlisted candidates will be required to disclose any relevant criminal history prior to interview. Applicants are reminded that it is offence to apply for a role involving regulated activity with children if you have been barred from doing so. Short-listed candidates will be subject to an on-line search of their name for information relevant to the recruitment process.
The successful candidate will be required to undertake an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check. Transgender applicants should be aware that the DBS Service now offers a sensitive applications route should you wish to have your previous gender identity kept confidential.&nbsp; To comply with the Asylum and Immigration Act 1996 all prospective employees will be required to supply evidence of eligibility to work in the UK.&nbsp;&nbsp;
Closing Date:&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Monday, 15 December 2025 at 12 noon Short-listing:&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Week commencing 15 December 2025
Interviews: &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Week commencing 15&nbsp;December 2025 Start date:&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Monday, 5 January 2026

Administrator

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We have a great opportunity for a Senior Social Worker on a full time basis, the role is for up to 12 months fixed-term or secondment for maternity cover.
(Any successful internal candidate will be offered the position as a secondment and, in line with Section 8.1 of the Secondment Policy, must consult with their manager before applying. Search ‘secondment policy’ on the intranet for more information).
At Bracknell Forest, we pride ourselves on being a council which is stable and well-managed where our employees can thrive in a supportive environment. We understand the importance of a healthy work-life balance and offer a variety of flexible working practices, including options for remote working and arrangements that allow you to work from home, dependent on the needs of the service.
We have developed clear career pathways for many of our roles. To learn more, please explore our adult social care social worker academy model : <a href="https://www.bracknell-forest.gov.uk/sites/default/files/2025-08/adult-social-care-social-work-career-pathway-handbook.pdf" target="_blank">Adult social care - Social work pathway handbook</a>.
If you would like an informal chat or a tour of the office prior to submitting your application, please contact <a href="mailto:katherine.wheeler@bracknell-forest.gov.uk" target="_blank">katherine.wheeler@bracknell-forest.gov.uk</a> to arrange a suitable time.
<h3>About you...</h3>
Are you passionate about supporting adults with Learning Disabilities and Autism?
We are looking for a qualified Senior Social Worker to join our Community Team for People with Learning Disabilities (CTPLD) and Autism.&nbsp;
As a Senior Social Worker, you will have drive and enthusiasm to work collaboratively with individuals, families and other professionals.
You will be Social Work England registered.
<h3>About the team...</h3>
Our Community Team for People with Learning Disabilities (CTPLD) and Autism is a supportive and collaborative team built on compassion, inclusion and excellence.
The CTPLD and Autism is a great team to work in with a shared ethos, mutually supportive and a positive team dynamic. We work with others across the service to draw on specialist knowledge and support.
Our staff are our greatest asset, and you will receive regular supervision; have access to excellent training opportunities and the ability to develop your professional skills and interests.
<h3>Key responsibilities...</h3>
Responsible for supervising team members and the opportunity to be involved in various projects. As a valued member of the team, you will also form part of the management team for CTPLD/Autism.
You will hold a case load of people with Learning Disabilities and Autism and will be required to fulfil statutory duties on behalf of the service.
The post involves assessment, support planning and review, direct work with people who have a Learning Disability and or Autism as well as general case management duties.
You will be provided with a laptop and a mobile phone to enable remote working.
<h3>Our benefits...</h3>
<ul>
<li>28 days annual leave increasing to 33 days after 3 years’ continuous service, with the opportunity to buy up to 10 and sell up to 5 days.</li>
<li>Hybrid working opportunities to support your wellbeing and work-life balance.&nbsp;</li>
<li>Paid employee volunteering scheme.</li>
<li>Local government pension scheme, with life insurance cover.</li>
<li>Electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme (subject to eligibility).</li>
<li>Reimbursement of Social Work England registration.</li>
<li>Recognition of continuous service attained within the NHS and UKHSA when calculating some benefits. (Terms and Conditions apply)</li>
<li>Career development through internal and external training opportunities.&nbsp;</li>
<li>Enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption and fostering leave.&nbsp;</li>
<li>Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support your health and wellbeing</li>
<li>Inclusive and social working environment with a variety of staff networks and a sports and social club.&nbsp;</li>
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<a href="https://www.bracknell-forest.gov.uk/jobs/staff-benefits" target="_blank">Find out more about all our benefits </a>or see the candidate pack.
<h3>Our values...</h3>
At Bracknell Forest Council <a href="https://www.bracknell-forest.gov.uk/council-and-democracy/our-values" target="_blank">our values </a>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;<a href="https://www.bracknell-forest.gov.uk/help/reasonable-adjustments-and-translations" target="_blank">Find out more about reasonable adjustments. </a>
<h3>Interview date</h3>
Interview date to be confirmed.
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:
Amy Todd, Community Services Manager
Tel.: 01344 354466
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.
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

Senior Social Worker - CTPLD (maternity cover up to 12 months fixed term contract)

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Please apply online via the link provided.
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We are seeking an adaptable and proactive analyst to join our Service Desk team in April 2026, providing customer focused first line IT technical support to agreed service levels in a hybrid working environment. This permanent opportunity is available to those who already have experience in IT support or working in a Service Desk environment.
The successful&nbsp;applicant will be responsible for carrying out duties directed by the Service Support and Finance Lead and Service Delivery Manager, which include 1st line support via email or phone calls, creating support tickets, first line fixes, completing basic script/process driven tasks alongside assistance with desktop support and a wide range of projects.
Interviews are currently scheduled for between 22nd and 29th January 2026.
Please note should sufficient applications be received prior to the closing date, we may close the role for applications early.
Chelmsford City Council is committed to safeguarding vulnerable groups and expects all employees to share this commitment and have a range of policies and procedures in place which promote safeguarding and safer working practices across our services. The Council's Safer Recruitment process contains pre-employment checks which includes safeguarding training, obtaining references and ensuring compliance with Disclosure and Barring Service process.

Service Support Analyst Level 1

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You will also be required to input your name and email address and will be invited to complete an equal opportunities questionnaire.
Knowsley Council is an award-winning Local Authority, named Local Authority of the Year in the Municipal Journal Awards 2024.
We are an Accredited employer under the <a href="https://www.liverpoolcityregion-ca.gov.uk/fair-employment-charter" target="_blank">Liverpool City Region Fair Employment Charter</a>, demonstrating that we are committed to the principle of fair employment and we are dedicated to providing a healthy, fair, inclusive and just workplace.
Come join us and be part of our success.
We have an exciting opportunity for a motivated individual to join the Customer Services Management Team, and support the Council to continue to deliver on our ambitious plans to support Knowsley’s residents. If you’re a manager with the passion and drive to deliver excellent customer service, then we’d like to hear from you.
As Customer Services Operations Manager, you will play a role in helping to deliver the Council’s priorities, and legal requirements set out by the General Register Office for England and Wales. You will be responsible for planning, developing, delivering, and managing the statutory Registration Service and Customer Liaison functions, ensuring high standards of service delivery.
Your role will involve contributing to the strategic direction of the service, developing and implementing policies, managing stakeholder relationships, and overseeing performance and quality. You will also be responsible for fostering a high performing culture across the services, ensuring a customer focussed approach and a drive for continuous improvement, best practice and value for money.
To be successful, you will have experience of overseeing statutory functions, that comply with all legal and regulatory requirements, and delivering front facing customer resolutions, along with experience of improving and modernising services. You will have a strong customer focus, with the customer experience at the heart of the services you deliver. You will also have a demonstrable track record of leading, developing and managing high performing teams.
At Knowsley Council we will consider requests for flexible working.&nbsp; For most roles, the following types of flexibility are usually possible: flexible hours, working from home, compressed hours, part-time.
We promote applications from all sections of the community, regardless of background, belief, or identity, recognising the value that diversity brings to our organisation. We particularly welcome applications from individuals from Black and Minority Ethnic backgrounds and candidates with disabilities as we acknowledge their underrepresentation in our workforce.
See the benefits of working for Knowsley MBC <a href="https://www.knowsley.gov.uk/yes" target="_blank">https://www.knowsley.gov.uk/yes</a>.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy earlier than the specified date should we receive sufficient applicants.
At Knowsley we value our applicants and want them to feel well-informed and welcomed. If you have any questions about this specific job role or what it is like to work at Knowsley, please contact:&nbsp;&nbsp;Phil Aspinall – Head of Customer Services&nbsp;<a href="mailto:Phil.aspinal@knowsley.gov.uk" target="_blank">Phil.aspinal@knowsley.gov.uk</a>&nbsp;
If you are interested in this vacancy, please upload your CV along with a supporting statement as one document in PDF or Word format. Your CV and supporting statement should be tailored to reflect the competencies within the person specification.
Please note if a CV and supporting statement does not reflect the person specification it is unlikely to be shortlisted.

Knowsley Council

Customer Services Operations Manager

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You will also be required to input your name and email address and will be invited to complete an equal opportunities questionnaire.
​Knowsley Council is an award winning Local Authority, named Local Authority of the Year in the Municipal Journal Awards 2024. Come join us and be part of our success.&nbsp;
​We are an Accredited employer under the <a href="https://www.liverpoolcityregion-ca.gov.uk/fair-employment-charter" target="_blank">Liverpool City Region Fair Employment Charter</a>, demonstrating that we are committed to the principle of fair employment and we are dedicated to providing a healthy, fair, inclusive and just workplace.&nbsp;
Are you passionate about supporting vulnerable adults in our community? Do you have the skills and experience to deliver high-quality social care services, working flexibly supporting people to develop and maintain their independence, to promote their wellbeing, and achieve great outcomes? If so, you might be the perfect candidate for this role.
As a Health and Social Care Worker, you will work as part of a multidisciplinary team to support adults across Knowsley. Its focus is provision for people with complex needs including learning disabilities, autism, mental health needs and physical disabilities. The service is delivered in a range of settings including supported living, respite and day services.
This varied and rewarding role will involve providing person centred and bespoke care and support, assisting people to engage in opportunities that are meaningful to them, and this includes providing dignified personal care.
You will be required to work flexibly across any of the Together We Care&nbsp; throughout the borough, and the role can involve any of the following: shift work, waking nights, weekends and bank holidays. In some parts of the service, you will be required to lone work.
You will join a friendly team where training and ongoing support is provided.
The post is subject to enhanced hours and sleep in payments. An enhanced DBS check will also be undertaken.
We welcome applications from local residents and beyond, regardless of background, belief, or identity, recognising the value that diversity brings to our organisation. We particularly welcome applications from individuals from Black and Minority Ethnic backgrounds and candidates with disabilities as we acknowledge their underrepresentation in our workforce.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy earlier than the specified date should we receive sufficient applicants.
At Knowsley we value our applicants and want them to feel well-informed and welcomed. If you have any questions about this specific job role or what it is like to work at Knowsley, please contact&nbsp;Operations Manager Lisa Daley at <a href="mailto:lisa.daley@knowsley.gov.uk" target="_blank">lisa.daley@knowsley.gov.uk</a>&nbsp; / 07824 372293 or&nbsp;Operations Manager Robby Parry at <a href="mailto:robby.parry@knowsley.gov.uk" target="_blank">robby.parry@knowsley.gov.uk</a> / 07717 301323
Previous applicants need not apply
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Please note if a CV and supporting statement does not reflect the person specification it is unlikely to be shortlisted

Health and Social Care Worker - Together We Care  (previously known as Adult Provider Services)

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<h2>Job introduction</h2>You can also see our full list of employee benefits on our careers site here:&nbsp;<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>Do you have an interest in safeguarding children in education as well as experience of multi agency working across complex environments?The position is based at One Angel Square Northampton and the applicant may be expected to work at external sites, some homeworking may be available. This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore subject to an enhanced DBS certificate. It is also a regulated activity and will be subject to a Children and Adults Barred List check. West Northamptonshire Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.<h2>Additional information</h2>It would be helpful if you have:<ul><li>Experience of working within a safeguarding or education setting</li><li>A good understanding of education and safeguarding guidance and legislation</li><li>A degree in a relevant subject or a professional qualification at similar level</li><li>Good organisational skills and team working&nbsp;.</li><li>An excellent customer manner, strong verbal and written communicative skills and the desire to make a positive impact.</li><li>Be able to work without supervision, managing your own workload ensuring a smooth efficient service for our team and customers alike.</li></ul>We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.If you have any questions relating to this role&nbsp; Please email: <a href="mailto:Debbie.carrie@westnorthants.gov.uk" target="_blank">Debbie.Carrie@westnorthants.gov.uk</a><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;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.

Education Safeguarding Project Officer

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Are you a public health professional looking to progress your career to the next level? Are you able to apply your skills in a fast-paced public health environment and lead and influence significant public health programmes? If so, West Sussex Public Health team would like to hear from you. The Public Health Department is a progressive multi-disciplinary department committed to improving health and tackling inequalities in West Sussex. The Department's key role is to "protect and improve lifelong health and wellbeing of everyone in West Sussex, by commissioning evidence-based services and empowering people to make healthier choices." Public Health also works closely with local agencies and partnerships to ensure the widest possible participation in the health and health care agenda. The Opportunity Salary: £48,226 to £51,356 per annum Working Pattern: Full time - 37 hours per week Location: Based at County Hall, Chichester with hybrid working options Contract type: Fixed Term until 01/10/2027. Interview Date: w/c 12th January 2026We have an exciting opportunity to join the Drug, Alcohol, and Inclusion Health Team, which supports key areas for the local authority, including drug and alcohol-related services, domestic abuse, and homelessness and complex needs. As an Advanced Public Health Practitioner, you will lead the workstream focused on preventing substance-related deaths. Your responsibilities will include:<ul><li><ul><li>Establishing strong governance and clear processes for sharing information before, during, and after case reviews.</li><li>Developing simple notification systems and a triage process to identify cases for full review.</li><li>Coordinating regular multi-agency panel meetings to review cases, identify causes, and spot emerging trends.</li><li>Agreeing and monitoring actions to prevent future deaths, ensuring accountability and fostering a culture of learning.</li><li>Evaluating the impact of the panel and driving continuous improvement.</li></ul></li></ul>You will play a key role in forging partnerships with and influencing key stakeholders and will support public health Leads to develop, and hold, the overview of implementation, monitoring and quality of key public health programmes. You will work with partners to ensure the programmes are aligned with the broader context and are visible as well as tailored to reduce health inequalities and improve health and wellbeing.What are we looking for?Some of the key skills and experience required for this role include:<ul><li>Strong, pragmatic problem-solving skills allowing you to anticipate problems and resolve issues independently. You will also challenge existing practices and identify innovative solutions.</li><li>Highly developed analytical and judgemental skills to diagnose, research, analyse and interpret highly complex or technical information. This will include written reports and briefings focused on different stakeholders with the outcome to improves services for everyone.</li><li>Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to interact effectively and influence a range of internal and external stakeholders, and to create and maintain effective working relationships. </li><li>Applying professional project and programme management skills to analyse and make judgements based on best practice guidance and evidence to address complex issues.</li><li>Effective people management skills, including performance management skills and the ability to provide direction and support to individuals and teams.</li><li>Experience of working and leading programmes within a multi-agency environment and identifying, developing, and delivering business improvements.</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.Working for usAs an employer we recognise our employees are central to everything we do. To recognise this, we want to help support your development and provide a great place to work. So, upon joining us, you will have access to a range of benefits including:For a full list, please visit our <a href="https://www.westsussex.gov.uk/jobs/rewards-and-benefits/" target="_blank">Rewards and Benefits page.</a>Further informationThe reference number for this role is CAFHE06054.For an informal conversation or for further information regarding the role, please contact Dan Barritt - Public Health Lead at <a href="mailto:" target="_blank"></a>For issues or queries regarding your application please contact <a href="mailto:" target="_blank"></a>.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 explaining the skills and experience you can bring to the role ensuring that any gaps in employment are covered in your CV. Candidates are encouraged to include in their cover letter what they understand are the key challenges related to drug and alcohol-related deaths.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 3 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.

Advanced Public Health Practitioner

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Full time - Permanent&nbsp;
Location:&nbsp;Station Road, Barkingside IG6 1NB
Vacancy for a Team Manager – Youth Justice and Targeted Prevention Service
A fantastic opportunity has arisen within the Youth Justice &amp; Targeted Prevention Service for a Team Manager to be part of our ‘Child&nbsp;First’&nbsp;service. This post requires an individual who can respond flexibly and positively to the ever-changing pressures which agencies working in Youth Justice face.
The successful candidate will have excellent knowledge and skills in relation to managing Youth Justice case managers and specialist positions. As a member of the Youth Justice &amp; Targeted Prevention Service Management Team, you will take responsibility for the management and delivery of services for children, young people, their families and victims. You will need to demonstrate proven experience in auditing youth justice cases and direct management of YJS case managers and specialist positions. You will have knowledge of the disproportionality issues impacting children in the Criminal Justice System and be committed to tackling discrimination and bias, so that all children can thrive.
You will provide management supervision and support which ensures the team delivers high quality Youth Justice services striving to achieve excellent outcomes for children and their families and keeping others safe. You will also be required to participate in the delivery and co-ordination of a wide range of Youth Justice &amp; Targeted Prevention Service activities. This will involve personally undertaking policy development work and managing directly provided services, taking the lead on key themes and service issues e.g. Volunteers, MAPPA, Education &amp; Training, Resettlement, Trauma Informed Practice.
Additionally, you will be expected to model exemplary professional practice for your team, setting high standards and demonstrating best practices in all aspects of Youth Justice work. You will regularly undertake audit activities as part of a robust quality assurance process, using your findings both to provide assurance on the quality of service delivery and to identify areas for continuous improvement. This integrated approach ensures that the team consistently delivers effective, child-centered interventions and meets all statutory and organisational requirements.
You will have excellent engagement and communication skills, and you will demonstrate meticulous attention to detail when quality assuring YJS case management work. In addition, you will possess expert knowledge of court work and case management and have the ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a multi-agency service.
In recognition of the resilience needed to perform this role, you will be offered excellent support and development opportunities.
To apply for this post please visit <a href="http://www.redbridge.gov.uk/jobs" target="_blank">www.redbridge.gov.uk/jobs</a> or copy the following link into your browser:&nbsp;
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All short-listed applicants will need to demonstrate proof of right to work in the UK.

We are committed to employment practices that promote diversity and inclusion in employment and welcome applications from qualified applicants regardless of age, disability, gender identity, sex, marriage and civil partnership status, pregnancy and maternity status, colour, race, religion, or belief.

London Borough of Redbridge

Team Manager

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Our preferred method is online application however if you do require a hard copy application pack please contact Human Resources, Guildford Borough Council, Millmead, Guildford GU2 4BB. Telephone (01483) 444111 (24-hr). Alternatively e-mail <a href="mailto:PeopleandOD@guildford.gov.uk" target="_blank">PeopleandOD@guildford.gov.uk</a> quoting the relevant post number. Please note that we do not accept CVs, please ensure that you complete the application form fully.
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity. All employment decisions are made on the basis of qualifications, merit and business need. Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults, and expects all staff and post-holders to share this commitment. To fulfil this commitment we have robust systems in place for the safe recruitment of staff and volunteers.
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We are looking for a Benefits and Local Council Tax Support assessment officer to join our team. They will help us to administer these important benefits.
If you have minimal or no experience, then we will train you. This is a good opportunity to start or return to a career in local government.
We are transitioning from a Case/Specialist operating model to a more conventional structure. The successful candidate will be a valued member of our new team.
You will help financially vulnerable residents, whilst ensuring fraud and error is minimised. Maximising the money available to help those who need help from public funds.
This role could be for you if you meet the following essential requirements:
Knowledge and Experience • Well evidenced experience of providing good customer service • Proven experience of working under pressure, whilst staying calm and keeping accuracy • Awareness of data protection and confidentiality
Skills • Able to communicate complex information effectively, both verbally and in writing • Able to analyse information and establish next steps. Including when to escalate a case. • Able to be accurate, detailed and professional in approach to work • Able to provide a full response that pre-empts the next question • Able to work both collaboratively and independently, checking in as necessary • Able to manage own time effectively.
If you can also meet the following desirable criteria – that would be great: • Experience of Civica OPENRevenues and Civica OPENWorkflow • Experience of Housing Benefits processing
We expect the successful candidate to: • Follow legislation and local processes • Analyse the situation in front of them, work out and action the next steps • Deliver high levels of customer service alongside prompt and accurate assessment of claims. • Be a supportive colleague.
In return we offer: • A friendly and supportive environment • Training as appropriate • Annual leave entitlement of 22 days, • Access to our flexible working scheme, pension scheme and pleasant working environment near to the town centre.
This role is classed as Agile. You will need to be in the office full time during any initial training period. After that the successful candidate will be able to work from home part of the working week on a rota basis with colleagues. Our usual office/home working split is 50/50.
A basic DBS check will be required upon appointment.
If you are interested in this busy and varied role, please apply online.
Closing date for applications: 8th December 2025
Interviews W/C: 15th December 2025
For an informal chat about the role, please contact Carene Alexander (Team Leader Revenues and Benefits) on 01483 444879

Guildford Borough Council

Benefits Assessment Officer - Grade 2

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Please apply online. If this is not possible, please contact a member of the HR team by emailing <a href="mailto:personnel.services@tmbc.gov.uk" target="_blank">personnel.services@tmbc.gov.uk</a>



About the role
We are seeking an Application Analyst to strengthen our ICT service and help deliver data‑driven improvements across the Council. You will lead on advanced data analysis and dashboard development (e.g., KPIs and insight reporting), support and enhance business‑critical applications, and ensure robust integrations between third‑party solutions and existing workflows. The role balances application support with business analysis, automation, and continuous service optimisation.
You will collaborate with stakeholders to define system goals and requirements, contribute to user acceptance testing, maintain high availability for core applications, and act as a positive ambassador for change across the Council
Key responsibilities
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<li>Extract, interpret, and visualise organisational data to identify trends and actionable insights; build dashboards and reports.</li>
<li>Partner with business liaisons and technical teams to define requirements, create specifications, and model processes (e.g., UML, ER diagrams).</li>
<li>Support integrations and automation to improve deployment and support cycle times; assist with performance tuning of logic and queries.</li>
<li>Maintain high availability/resilience of core applications; record and resolve support calls to target service levels.</li>
<li>Lead and participate in UAT for systems, reports, and dashboards; establish and uphold standards, processes, and procedures.</li>
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What we’re looking for (Essential)
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<li>Proven experience supporting and maintaining business‑critical applications; strong grasp of application lifecycle and change management.</li>
<li>Hands‑on SQL skills for data extraction, performance optimisation, and reporting; familiarity with data validation and quality assurance.</li>
<li>Data analytics and dashboard creation (e.g., Power BI, SSRS).</li>
<li>Technical proficiency across: PHP (Symfony), C# .NET, Blazor; SOAP &amp; REST APIs; JSON and XML; HTML5, CSS, JavaScript.</li>
<li>Ability to translate business needs into technical solutions; excellent written and verbal communication with technical and non‑technical stakeholders.</li>
<li>Highly organised, proactive, and collaborative, with strong analytical capability.</li>
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Desirable
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<li>Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Data Analytics (or related discipline); ITIL Foundation certification.</li>
<li>Experience with system integrations/APIs, Agile methodologies, scripting (e.g., PowerShell), cloud/SaaS, and local government environments.</li>
<li>Awareness of data governance and GDPR.</li>
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Why join us
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<li>Opportunity to shape data‑driven decision‑making and modernise application services across the Council.</li>
<li>Supportive ICT function with clear standards, processes, and professional development focus.</li>
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Discover what it’s like to work at Tonbridge and Malling Borough Council and explore the benefits we offer by clicking here: <a href="https://www.tmbc.gov.uk/council/working-us" target="_blank">Working for us – Tonbridge and Malling Borough Council</a>

Tonbridge & Malling Borough Council

Application Analyst

Job Title: Assistant Locality Manager Starting Salary: £34,433 progressing to £37,280 per annum Hours: 37 Location: Borehamwood Contract Type: Permanent Directorate: Adult Care Services<h4>About the team</h4>We have exciting opportunity at Borehamwood and Cranborne Place Day Services. We are currently seeking a highly motivated and committed individual to join our management team. In this role, you will be working across two services and in a highly supportive team, in which your motivation and strategic planning ability will be vital.&nbsp; We support adults with learning disabilities and provide experiences and opportunities designed in collaboration with the people we support with a can-do attitude, building positive relationships, maintaining or improving their independence and developing a sense of belonging. Our team is collaborative, supportive, and committed to continuous improvement. We value each member’s contribution and encourage innovation in how we deliver care working alongside the people we support.<h4>About the role</h4>The Day Service Assistant Locality Manager will help lead the team to ensure we provide a high-quality day opportunities and work placements to the people we support. They will support the Deputy Locality Manager to achieve this, through robust quality monitoring to ensure legal and regulatory compliance, financial stability through effective budgeting and financial management, whilst providing hands on supervision and management.We are looking for professional, creative, positive and passionate person to help provide support in our Day Services across Hertfordshire.  We are a progressive and aspirational team and wish to provide Therapeutic and purposeful opportunities to those that live within Hertfordshire.Hertfordshire Day Services offer opportunities for people with learning disabilities, physical disabilities, age related conditions, mental health problems and other special needs to live, learn and work with others of all abilities in an atmosphere of mutual care and respect.<h4>About you</h4>We’re looking for someone with energy and drive to help lead our in-house day services through an exciting period of change. You’ll work closely with colleagues across the County Council, using your problem-solving skills and creativity to guide and support your team. Strong communication, IT skills, and the ability to think on your feet are key, along with a willingness to learn and help others grow. If you’re ready to build trust, share ideas, and make a real difference in a dynamic, forward-thinking service, we’d love to hear from you.Essential:<ul><li>Health and Social Care RQF Level 4 or the ability to meet requirement to complete RQF Level 4 (if not already held)</li><li>A minimum of 1 year experience working in a social care or related setting (e.g., education or health)</li><li>A good standard of numeracy, literacy and IT skills&nbsp;</li></ul>We welcome applications from candidates who currently reside in the UK with established proof of right to work documentation. We are not able to offer sponsorship at this time for this role.This job role is within the Health and Social Care Services, level HSC9 job profile. Please locate this via:Job profiles - Health and social careTo hear more about this opportunity please contact <a href="mailto:nicole.woodgate@hertfordshire.gov.uk" target="_blank">nicole.woodgate@hertfordshire.gov.uk</a> for an informal discussion about the role.Interview Date: week commencing 15 December 2025Benefits of working for us<h4>How to apply</h4>As part of your application, please upload your most recent CV. Ensure your CV is up to date with your employment history (including any employment gaps), and including any training/qualifications. We encourage you to include examples of where you have demonstrated the requirements/criteria in the advert / job profile to allow the panel to fully recognise your skills and abilities. You will have the opportunity to include a short covering paragraph within your application to give us a little more information about your skills, knowledge, and experiences. <h4>Additional information</h4>Disability Confident We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer and guarantee an interview to anyone disclosing a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria for the post.Safeguarding This role has been identified as requiring a Disclosure &amp; Barring Service (DBS) check.English Fluency The ability to converse at ease with members of the public and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post (for those whose language is a signed language the provision of a sign language interpreter who speaks English to the necessary standard of fluency will be required). Further information about the legal requirement can be found here.





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Hertfordshire County Council

Assistant Locality Manager

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The OpportunitySalary: £27,254 to £28,598 per annumWorking Pattern: Full time, 37 hours per weekContract type: Fixed term or Secondment opportunity until December 2027Location: County Hall, Chichester or Centenary House, Crawley and working from home (Hybrid)Interview date: week commencing 12th JanuaryThis is an opportunity to use your knowledge and experience in working with people facing upheaval and trauma, and to work with partners and volunteers to provide coordinated support to help families begin to rebuild their lives. As the Senior Finance Assistant, you will play a crucial role in supporting this team. You will be a key player in helping displaced people to feel safe and be part of life in the UK.You will provide reliable, efficient and effective flexible support to a team (or across the service) of a high-level administrative nature, relating to the delivery of a specialist financial service. This will include responding to typical client queries, giving standard information and guidance relating to the service, maintaining records and producing standard correspondence, providing support and day to day processing according to set procedures.You will have responsibility within a shared inbox, managing and responding to specific inquiries from stakeholders, liaising to arrange meetings, and appropriately recording discussion and decision.You will update and maintain relevant computerised records relating to the team and service, ensuring strong documentation of decision making, actions and outcomes.What are we looking for?<ul><li>The role requires a meticulous attention to detail and ability to focus for long periods of time on specific tasks.</li><li>You will ensure that all steps within the process are performed to a high standard to ensure proper processing of funds.</li><li>You will have clear and strong written communication skills, ensuring accurate conveyance of messaging is provided to key stakeholders via email and within written reports.</li><li>You will demonstrate confidence in performing advanced administrative tasks, including the compliant processing of payment requisitions and close monitoring of their progress.</li><li>You will need to be highly organised, have excellent time management skills and be able to meet set deadlines and prioritise workload accordingly.</li><li>You will need excellent IT skills, with a good knowledge of Microsoft packages.</li><li>You will be a problem solver and have a sound understanding of project management, change control and reporting.</li><li>The role demands initiative, enthusiasm and management of own workload and responsibilities. You will be comfortable responding to the needs of stakeholders, demonstrating appropriate initiative.</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.Working for usAs well as adding real value to our service users and our communities, as an employer we recognise our employees are central in being able to achieve this. To recognise this we want to help support your development and provide a great place to work ensuring you can fulfil your full potential, 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></li><li>generous holiday entitlement of 25 days (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>Further informationThe reference number for this role is CPP01231.For issues or queries regarding your application please contact <a href="mailto:" target="_blank"></a>.To applyInternal candidates wishing to apply for this role will be considered for a secondment position. Please can you therefore discuss and agree this with your manager before applying for this position.Please follow the links below to upload your CV and Cover Letter. 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.

Senior Finance Assistant

Job Title: Adolescent Practitioner Starting Salary: £34,434 progressing to £37,280 per annum Hours: 37.0 Location: Hertfordshire Contract Type: Permanent Directorate: Childrens Services<h4>About the team</h4>If you are passionate about working with children, young people and their families, working as a team to make a real difference, we would love to hear from you!Family is at the heart of our work in Hertfordshire. Our goal is to support children and young people in care to reunite with their families where it’s safe and in their best interests. The Family Safeguarding Children in Care (FSCIC) Phase 2 Team, part of the Family Safeguarding Service, was launched in 2022 to extend our successful Family Safeguarding model into the Children Looked After Service. Following its success, it is now a core part of our work. Our multi-disciplinary team uses Motivational Interviewing to help parents make positive changes. We bring together specialists in mental health, substance misuse, domestic abuse, neurodiversity, and trauma, alongside social workers, adolescent practitioners, and life coaches. We provide intensive, trauma-informed support for young people aged 10–18 who are at risk of entering care, returning home after family breakdown, or facing exploitation and complex mental health challenges. Learn more about Hertfordshire’s Family Safeguarding model: <a href="http://www.hertfordshire.gov.uk/familysafeguarding&amp;nbsp" target="_blank">www.hertfordshire.gov.uk/familysafeguarding&amp;nbsp</a>;<h4>About the role</h4>You will work directly with parents/carers and children who are in care/at the edge of care, to achieve agreed goals through coaching, parenting intervention and applying relationship-based practice.Key Responsibilities:<ul><li>Work directly with children and young people aged 10 years old and above and their families.</li><li>Be skilled and experienced in supporting them to manage intrafamilial and extra familial risks, including criminal and sexual child exploitation.</li><li>Engage effectively with vulnerable and challenging young people who are in care/at the edge of care.</li><li>Use skills including coaching, parenting intervention and applying relationship-based practice to support them to live at home with their families.</li><li>Work alongside multi-disciplinary experts and be trained in Motivational Interviewing, a counselling approach that creates confidence in parents to change their behaviours that cause harm.</li><li>Through working intensively with children, young people and their carers and people who are of significance to them, you will need to manage high levels of challenge and work with resistance. Build positive relationships with children, young people and their families based on their individual needs; responding to their heritage, neuro diversity, learning style and how they self-identify.</li><li>Make referrals to other professionals in the team such as recovery workers, healthy relationship workers and psychological therapists.</li><li>Record all of your work in our case management system, ensuring that case records are accurate and up to date.</li><li>Develop positive relationships with professionals and partner agencies to ensure that children and families receive the best possible service at the right time.</li><li>Work flexibly to respond to the needs of the children, young people and families, being guided by the times they need support, including the need to work in the evenings and weekends.</li></ul>Work pattern:We offer flexibility to ensure families get the support they need. This role includes some evening and weekend work within extended service hours (weekdays 9am–10pm, weekends 2pm–10pm), which will involve working approximately 1 evening a week and 1 weekend day a month.<h4>About you</h4>No formal qualifications are required for the role, you will receive Motivational Interviewing training, NVR training and ARC training.Previous experience of working with children and families is desirable.Essential:<ul><li>Experience and understanding of case management including assessment, action planning and reviews</li><li>Experience of planning, delivering and evaluating support activities for and with young people and their carers</li><li>Knowledge of the issues affecting young people at risk of Child Exploitation</li><li>Knowledge and understanding of Equality and Diversity Issues</li><li>Knowledge of child development and adolescents, social, emotional and mental health needs.</li><li>Ability to engage effectively with vulnerable and challenging young people in a variety of settings and to achieve positive outcomes with them</li><li>Full driving Licence and regular access to a vehicle.</li></ul>Desirable:<ul><li>Knowledge of relevant legislation and policies relating to this service user group.</li><li>Relevant professional qualification in Youth/Community work, Social Care, Health or Education.</li></ul>This is an exciting opportunity to join an innovative and passionate team who are achieving real change and positive outcomes for children in care and families of Hertfordshire.We welcome applications from candidates who currently reside in the UK with established proof of right to work documentation. We are not able to offer sponsorship at this time for this role.This job role is within the Health and Social Care Services, level HSC9 job profile. Please locate this via:Job profiles - Health and social careTo hear more about this opportunity please contact <a href="mailto:Joanne.Marsh@hertfordshire.gov.uk" target="_blank">Joanne.Marsh@hertfordshire.gov.uk</a> for an informal discussion about the role.Interview Date: 13th &amp; 14th January 2026Benefits of working for us<h4>How to apply</h4>As part of your application, please upload your most recent CV. Ensure your CV is up to date with your employment history (including any employment gaps), and including any training/qualifications. We encourage you to include examples of where you have demonstrated the requirements/criteria in the advert / job profile to allow the panel to fully recognise your skills and abilities. You will have the opportunity to include a short covering paragraph within your application to give us a little more information about your skills, knowledge, and experiences. <h4>Additional information</h4>Disability Confident We are proud to be a&nbsp;Disability Confident employer&nbsp;and guarantee an interview to anyone disclosing a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria for the post.Safeguarding This role has been identified as requiring a Disclosure &amp; Barring Service (DBS) check.Driving required You’ll need to have the ability to drive and/or travel around Hertfordshire, either using your own mode of transport or a company car to travel to other locations.English Fluency The ability to converse at ease with members of the public and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post (for those whose language is a signed language the provision of a sign language interpreter who speaks English to the necessary standard of fluency will be required).&nbsp;Further information about the legal requirement can be found here.





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Adolescent Practitioner

Job Title: Life Coaches Starting Salary: £34,434 progressing to £37,280 per annum per annum (pro rata for part time) Hours: 37.0 Location: Countywide Contract Type: Permanent Directorate: Childrens Services<h4>About the team</h4>If you are passionate about working with children, young people and their families, working as a team to make a real difference, we would love to hear from you! Family is at the heart of our work in Hertfordshire. Our goal is to support children and young people in care to reunite with their families where it’s safe and in their best interests. The Family Safeguarding Children in Care (FSCIC) Phase 2 Team, part of the Family Safeguarding Service, was launched in 2022 to extend our successful Family Safeguarding model into the Children Looked After Service. Following its success, it is now a core part of our work. Our multi-disciplinary team uses Motivational Interviewing to help parents make positive changes. We bring together specialists in mental health, substance misuse, domestic abuse, neurodiversity, and trauma, alongside social workers, adolescent practitioners, and life coaches. We provide intensive, trauma-informed support for young people aged 10–18 who are at risk of entering care, returning home after family breakdown, or facing exploitation and complex mental health challenges. Learn more about Hertfordshire’s Family Safeguarding model: <a href="http://www.hertfordshire.gov.uk/familysafeguarding" target="_blank">www.hertfordshire.gov.uk/familysafeguarding</a><h4>About the role</h4>We have several exciting opportunities to join our newly formed hub, bringing together the Reunification Team and Edge of Care Team.In this role, you’ll work directly with parents of children in care or at risk of entering care, helping them achieve positive change through coaching, parenting interventions, and relationship-based practice. You’ll receive specialist training in Non-Violent Resistance and be part of a service that values professional growth and development.Key Responsibilities:<ul><li>Work directly with children and young people (10+) and their families to achieve agreed goals through coaching, parenting interventions, and relationship-based practice.</li><li>Conduct weekly home visits to support progress and improve outcomes.</li><li>Develop expertise in non-violent resistance to address challenging behaviours linked to trauma, such as aggression, self-harm, and substance misuse.</li><li>Deliver interventions through individual and group sessions, promoting positive relationships and de-escalation strategies.</li><li>Provide practical support, including housing applications, benefit claims, and establishing routines.</li><li>Facilitate sessions that strengthen parent-child connections and offer constructive feedback.</li><li>Make referrals to specialist colleagues and partner agencies as needed.</li><li>Maintain accurate case records and attend relevant meetings.</li><li>Build strong professional relationships to ensure timely, effective support for families.</li><li>Work flexibly, including evenings and weekends, to meet the needs of children and families.</li></ul>We offer flexibility to ensure families get the support they need. This role includes some evening and weekend work within extended service hours (weekdays 9am–10pm, weekends 2pm–10pm), which will involve working approximately 1 evening a week and 1 weekend day a month. <h4>About you</h4>There are no formal qualifications are required for the role, and you will receive Motivational Interviewing training, NVR training and ARC training.&nbsp;Essential:<ul><li>Experience and understanding of case management including assessment, action planning and reviews.</li><li>Experience of planning, delivering and evaluating support activities for and with young people and their carers.</li><li>Knowledge of the issues affecting young people at risk of Child Exploitation</li><li>Knowledge and understanding of Equality and Diversity Issues.</li><li>Knowledge of child development and adolescents, social, emotional and mental health needs.</li><li>Ability to engage effectively with vulnerable and challenging young people in a variety of settings and to achieve positive outcomes with them.</li><li>Diving License and access to a vehicle.&nbsp;</li></ul>Desirable:<ul><li>Knowledge of relevant legislation and policies relating to this service user group.</li><li>Relevant professional qualification in Youth/Community work, Social Care, Health or Education.</li><li>Previous experience of working with children and families.&nbsp;</li></ul> We have several exciting opportunities available for passionate professionals who want to make a real difference for children, young people, and families. As part of our innovative, multi-disciplinary service, you’ll help shape brighter futures and deliver life-changing support. If you’re ready to take on a rewarding role where every day counts, apply today and be part of something that truly matters.We welcome applications from candidates who currently reside in the UK with established proof of right to work documentation. We are not able to offer sponsorship at this time for this role.This job role is within the Health and Social Care Services, level HSC9 job profile. Please locate this via:Job profiles - Health and social careTo hear more about this opportunity please contact <a href="mailto:Jenna.Keen@hertfordshire.gov.uk" target="_blank">Jenna.Keen@hertfordshire.gov.uk</a> for an informal discussion about the role.Interview Date: 13th and 14th January Benefits of working for us<h4>How to apply</h4>As part of your application, please upload your most recent CV. Ensure your CV is up to date with your employment history (including any employment gaps), and including any training/qualifications. We encourage you to include examples of where you have demonstrated the requirements/criteria in the advert / job profile to allow the panel to fully recognise your skills and abilities. You will have the opportunity to include a short covering paragraph within your application to give us a little more information about your skills, knowledge, and experiences.<h4>Additional information</h4>Disability Confident We are proud to be a&nbsp;Disability Confident employer&nbsp;and guarantee an interview to anyone disclosing a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria for the post.Safeguarding This role has been identified as requiring a Disclosure &amp; Barring Service (DBS) check.Driving required You’ll need to have the ability to drive and/or travel around Hertfordshire, either using your own mode of transport or a company car to travel to other locations.English Fluency The ability to converse at ease with members of the public and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post (for those whose language is a signed language the provision of a sign language interpreter who speaks English to the necessary standard of fluency will be required).&nbsp;Further information about the legal requirement can be found here.





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Life Coaches

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Occupational Therapist – Havering Access Team Grade 7/8&nbsp; £42,324, - £51,522 pa Are you passionate about empowering individuals to live independently and safely?&nbsp; Havering Adult Social Care is excited to offer an opportunity for a dedicated and enthusiastic Occupational Therapist ( OT) to join our newly established virtual OT Hub. This is more than just a job — it’s a chance to be part of a dynamic, supportive, and forward-thinking team.&nbsp; We offer: - A collaborative and innovative working environment - Opportunities for professional development and career progression - A chance to shape and grow a new service model - Competitive salary and benefits The post holder would need to be a qualified occupational therapist and registered with Health and Care Professions Council&nbsp;(HCPC) They would need to have a broad knowledge of occupational therapy practice and legislations as well as work alongside and support various professionals to identify appropriate solutions to enable independent living, providing clinical supervision within the team and lower grades where appropriate, utilising specialist knowledge for appropriate interventions, needs and risk&nbsp;assessments, care planning and safeguarding&nbsp;in line with Havering&nbsp;Safeguarding Adults policy and procedures and relevant legislation. The post holder would&nbsp;will use a range of skills such as strengths based&nbsp;and multi-agency interventions to bring about positive change through&nbsp;developing effective relationships and to secure the best outcomes&nbsp;and interventions for service&nbsp;users and carers. Please click on Job Profile for more information:&nbsp;Job Profile For an informal discussion about the post, please contact ( Main contact)&nbsp;Jackie Dale ( Jackie. Dale@ havering.gov.uk &nbsp;( Professional OT lead) or Corinne Blythe ( Havering Access Team Manager). The closing date for the receipt of applications is 18th July 2025,however interest in this job may be high and we therefore reserve the right to close the vacancy early. &nbsp;You will be notified if your application has been successful.&nbsp; Interview date to be confirmed. Additional Information We want everyone to choose Havering. When you apply for a job with us, your application is considered on its merits regardless of your age, disability, ethnicity, faith, gender identity or sexual orientation. Our residents and service users come from all walks of life, and so do our employees. Find out what it means to Choose Havering. The London Borough of Havering has important responsibilities for safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. If you are appointed to a job that involves working with these groups, you may be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Please attach your supporting statement explaining in no more than x2 A4 sides why and how you meet the criteria for this role. We practice anonymised recruitment. Please ensure that you remove all personal information from any documents that you upload.

London Borough of Havering

Occupational Therapist x 3

Salary £44,685 to £48,003 pa (inclusive)6 months maternity cover from 1 March 2026 – fixed-term contract for external applicants and/or secondment opportunity for LBE employeesWhat is Ealing Virtual School?Ealing Virtual School exists to champion and secure the best possible outcomes for Children Looked After and Care Leavers. We work across teams to support young people, ensuring that statutory functions such as Personal Education Plans and attendance &amp; engagement in learning are of the highest standards.The outcomes for Ealing’s children looked after and care leavers who are engaged in education are some of the best in the country. We have excellent engagement for care leavers who reach university, and we are hungry for more success for those who have left care and need further support in their educational journey.The RoleAre you ready to nurture professional relationships in support of the educational success of Ealing’s children looked after? We are looking for an enthusiastic and committed individual to join Ealing Virtual School in our work to support children in care, specifically to support us to improve their educational achievement.You will join other members of the team who work with schools, social workers and carers – the list is long – however the goal is the same. Your role is to ensure everyone has the information, advice, guidance and support they need to prevent any drift or delay in ensuring each child or young person has access to appropriate education, is engaged in their learning and confident to access the opportunities available to them. Your own actions will be varied and will require determination to secure outcomes. You will provide direct advice, support and training to a range of professionals and through this ensure that the termly PEP is completed by all.There will be differences and complexities in situations so you will need to be creative and innovative to ensure the best next step is identified and taken. You will be managing information from different sources to ensure that information is up to date and readily available; responding to general enquires and providing specialist advice.You will join a changing team, forming part of a new structure that includes an operational Deputy Head teacher. In this you will be well supported as you learn your new roleAn attention to detail is required to support the personal education plan process and also to ensure that attendance is maintained at education provisions.The successful post holders will:<ul><li>Be motivated to secure the best outcomes for Ealing’s most vulnerable young people</li><li>Have the knowledge, skills and ability to work with professionals in planning meetings and to build effective relationships with young people and professionals alike and ensure that plans and support for education are implemented and maintained</li><li>Have the flexibility to, on occasion, work outside of typical hours to support enrichment activities.</li></ul>We accept candidates may not be able to tick all of these boxes but if you feel you can make a difference, we would encourage you to apply. At Ealing we have an open and flexible working culture and will seek to accommodate different working arrangements and needs wherever possible.We would encourage a conversation about the role, please contact the Virtual headteacher, Andrew Martin, through <a href="mailto:ealingvirtualschool@ealing.gov.uk" target="_blank">ealingvirtualschool@ealing.gov.uk</a>Information about the Virtual School is here: <a href="https://www.egfl.org.uk/services-children/children-looked-after/virtual-school-children-looked-after-and-care-leavers" target="_blank">Virtual school for children looked after and care leavers | Ealing Grid for Learning</a> . You must have the right to work in the UK. Evidence for the right to work in the UK will be requested at the interview stage.It is an exciting time to join us, here at Ealing Council. If you would like to make a positive difference to our residents and borough, then we are looking forward to hearing from you.We have tried to make this website as accessible as possible. You can use the accessibility widget on the right-hand side to make it more accessible to you and your needs.Ealing Council is committed to creating good jobs and delivering on its connected communities’ agenda. We are committed to equality of opportunity, to being fair and inclusive.We therefore welcome applications from all residents of the borough, we particularly welcome applications from candidates who are entering the employment market in the early stages of their career and mid-career professionals, who are currently underrepresented in Ealing’s workforce.Please note all applications will be determined on merit.Ealing council is committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment. Ealing follows safer recruitment practices to protect children and vulnerable adults. The post holder will be subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checThis post is subject to Ealing’s enhanced vetting process.The position is for a fixed period of six months. External applicants will be offered a fixed-term contract and existing Ealing Council employees will be offered the opportunity of a secondment. Ealing Council employees must ensure that a secondment release form is signed by their line manager before applying and emailed to <a href="mailto:HRSSC-RecruitmentTeam@ealing.gov.uk" target="_blank">Recruitment@ealing.gov.uk</a> by the application closing dateInterviews will be held on 22 December 2025TO APPLY FOR THIS ROLE, PLEASE RETURN TO THE <a href="https://jobs.ealing.gov.uk/ealing-council-filter/" target="_blank">EALING COUNCIL VACANCY</a> SEARCH PAGE AND CLICK ON ‘APPLY ONLINE’ IN THE RELEVANT JOB SUMMARY BOX.<a href="https://www.ealing.gov.uk/download/downloads/id/21217/rp.pdf" target="_blank">Role profile</a><a href="https://www.ealing.gov.uk/download/downloads/id/21218/sec.pdf" target="_blank">Secondment Release Form</a><a href="https://www.ealing.gov.uk/info/201013/jobs/29/working_for_ealing_council/3" target="_blank">Ex -Offenders policy</a><ul></ul>

London Borough of Ealing

Virtual School Education Officer (VSEO)

<h2>About the job</h2>Salary: £60,379 - £63,721 a year plus £3,203 car benefit allowance Hours per week: 37 Contract type: PermanentAre you a skilled procurement professional with a passion for driving value, innovation, and strategic impact? Do you have the leadership experience to shape procurement strategies within the Health &amp; Social Care sector? If so, we want to hear from you.We are seeking a Category Manager – Health &amp; Social Care to provide strategic direction for procurement across a key portfolio. You will work closely with directors and senior commissioning managers, acting as the single point of contact for all procurement and contract management advice within your area.This is a leadership role where you will guide and manage a sourcing and contract management team, delivering savings and value for the Council through innovative sourcing approaches, best practice, and category strategies tailored to your portfolio. Your work will be central to ensuring that procurement underpins the delivery of high-quality services that meet the needs of our community.Key responsibilities include:<ul><li>Providing strategic leadership and direction across the Health &amp; Social Care procurement portfolio.</li><li>Acting as a trusted advisor for directors, senior commissioning managers, and stakeholders on all procurement and contract management matters.</li><li>Leading and developing a team to deliver measurable savings, improved efficiency, and sustainable outcomes.</li><li>Supporting the implementation of the Council’s new procurement target operating model, including culture change initiatives.</li><li>Driving innovative sourcing and category strategies, embedding best practice, and ensuring procurement adds strategic value.</li><li>Maintaining and enhancing the reputation of the procurement service as a professional, enabling, and strategic function.</li></ul>We are looking for someone with proven experience in procurement leadership, commercial acumen, and the ability to build strong relationships across complex organisations. You will bring energy, insight, and commitment to delivering excellence in procurement and ensuring it plays a key role in achieving the Council’s strategic objectives.<h2>About you</h2>You will bring substantial experience in delivering measurable savings through effective category and contract management, underpinned by a strong understanding of procurement, markets, and commercial principles. You will have in-depth experience of service delivery specification development, working collaboratively with departments as part of commissioning and procurement processes, and a proven track record of leading teams and supporting staff career development.Strategic thinking and planning come naturally to you, with the ability to develop clear category strategies to achieve outcomes over a medium-term horizon, typically 3–5 years. You are confident acting on your own initiative while fostering positive relationships across the organisation, providing leadership to ensure consistent best practice and escalating issues appropriately.You will be highly skilled in preparing and presenting complex reports to Senior Management teams, using data and insight to support effective decision-making. Your ability to lead, motivate, inform, and develop colleagues, both directly and across departments, is matched by excellent negotiation skills, enabling you to influence and engage effectively with major suppliers and partners on complex strategic issues.You will possess up-to-date knowledge of UK procurement legislation and EU directives and be capable of training others in these areas. You will be Procurement Practitioner-qualified and ideally working towards, or holding, membership of the Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply (CIPS), or able to demonstrate equivalent professional knowledge through experience.<h2>About us</h2>Our ambitious&nbsp;Luton 2040 Vision&nbsp;– that no-one in Luton will have to live in poverty – is at the heart of everything we do. We recognise that our people are remarkable, talented, committed and passionate about serving our residents.The people of Luton depend heavily on this council – and that means our workforce! Are you ready to realise the remarkable and help us deliver our vision?We welcome applications from all sections of the community and are committed to developing a workforce that&nbsp;reflects the diversity of our borough<h2>Application Process</h2>On occasions, we may close a vacancy early due to a very high number of applications being received. <h2>Benefits</h2>We offer a range of excellent staff benefits which include: - From 25 to 32 days’ annual leave: linked to length of service and grade - Buying annual leave scheme: buy up to 20 days additional annual leave - Career Pathways: step up in your career or move into a specialist area - Pension scheme: with generous employer contributions of up to 20.2 per cent (at July 2023) and 3x salary death in service grant - Generous relocation package: up to £8,000 (subject to eligibility) - Employee Assistance Programme: a free, 24/7 confidential counselling and wellbeing support service available to all employees, their partner or spouse and dependent children over 16 still living at home - Work/life balance: flexible working options including working from home where possible. We welcome requests for flexible working arrangements including part-time hours and alternative working patterns - Training and support: unlimited access to development courses, mentoring and support and clear career pathways - Staff offers: includes discounts on your MOT, gym and fitness, restaurants and salons - Arriva Travel Club: great value savings on local bus travel<h2>How to apply</h2>We understand that job applications take time and effort, but a high-quality application shows that you are professional with a good attention to detail. The recruiting manager may receive a number of applications for each job advertised so you want yours to stand out! Our ‘How to apply' page has more tips to help with your application:&nbsp;<a href="https://m.luton.gov.uk/Page/Show/Jobs_and_careers/recruitment/Pages/How-to-apply.aspx" target="_blank">How to apply</a><h2>Available documents</h2>Attached documents are available under links. Clicking a document link will initialize its download.<ul><li><a href="https://emea3.recruitmentplatform.com/tlk/pages/fo/download_job_file.jsp?ID=PSKFK026203F3VBQB686G8N7P&amp;nDocumentID=1637006&amp;ptId=12102" target="_blank">download: Category Manager – Health and Social Care - JD.pdf</a></li><li><a href="https://emea3.recruitmentplatform.com/tlk/pages/fo/download_job_file.jsp?ID=PSKFK026203F3VBQB686G8N7P&amp;nDocumentID=1637007&amp;ptId=12102" target="_blank">download: Luton_Values_Flyer.pdf</a></li></ul>





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Category Manager - Health & Social Care

<h2>About the job</h2>Salary: £47,181 – £50,269 a year plus £3,203 car benefit allowance Hours per week: 37 Contract type: Fixed Term/Secondment till August 2026This position is available as a secondment opportunity until August 2026. You must have written approval from your manager prior to applying. An email will suffice.We’re looking for an enthusiastic and proactive Local Inclusion Support Offer (LISO) Navigator to join our team. This pivotal role will coordinate and facilitate access to the Partnership’s Local Inclusion Support Offer, ensuring that schools and settings receive timely, targeted, and effective support to strengthen inclusive practice across a local partnership &nbsp;area.As a LISO Navigator, you’ll work at the heart of our collective efforts to build an inclusive education system where every child and young person can thrive. You’ll act as a bridge between schools, services, and partners - helping to identify needs early, connect the right people, and ensure the support provided truly makes a difference.What You’ll Do<ul><li>Coordinate and oversee access to the Local Inclusion Support Offer for schools and early years settings.</li><li>Ensure support is delivered in a timely and targeted way to promote inclusion and positive outcomes for all learners.</li><li>Work collaboratively with partners to embed the aims of the SEND and Alternative Provision (AP) Change Programme, with a focus on:</li><ul><li>Early intervention and prevention</li><li>Workforce development and capacity building</li><li>Co-production with children, young people, families, and professionals</li></ul><li>Support schools and settings to strengthen inclusive practice and reduce the need for escalation to statutory processes.</li><li>Gather feedback and share learning to continuously improve the offer.</li></ul><h2>About you</h2>You’ll have experience in SEND, inclusion, or school improvement, with a strong understanding of inclusive education and multi-agency working. A skilled communicator, you can convey complex information clearly and sensitively to parents, schools, and professionals across education, health, and social care.You build trusted relationships that promote collaboration, trust, and shared purpose, and you’re confident in coordinating support and managing competing priorities effectively. Creative and solution-focused, you apply sound judgement and initiative to achieve inclusive outcomes for children and young people with SEND.You’ll bring experience in interpreting and presenting complex information, a reflective and evidence-informed approach to practice, and a solid understanding of the local SEND and Inclusion Framework. Educated to degree level or equivalent, your adept at facilitating and brokering effective solutions that deliver positive, lasting impact.<h2>About us</h2>Our ambitious Luton 2040 Vision&nbsp;– that no-one in Luton will have to live in poverty – is at the heart of everything we do. We recognise that our people are remarkable, talented, committed and passionate about serving our residents.The people of Luton depend heavily on this council – and that means our workforce! Are you ready to realise the remarkable and help us deliver our vision?We welcome applications from all sections of the community and are committed to developing a workforce that&nbsp;reflects the diversity of our borough<h2>Application process</h2>Because of the nature of this job, it will be necessary for the appropriate level of criminal record disclosure to be undertaken. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore applicants are required to declare all unspent cautions and convictions; and also any adult cautions (simple or conditional), and spent convictions that are not protected as defined by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2020). A person’s criminal record will not in itself prevent a person from being appointed to this post. Applicants will not be refused posts because of offences which are not relevant to, and do not place them at or make them a risk in, the role for which they are applying. However in the event of the employment being taken up, any failure to disclose such offence, as detailed above, will result in dismissal or disciplinary action by the Authority.<h2>Additional information</h2>We offer a range of excellent staff benefits which include: <ul><li>From 25&nbsp;to 32&nbsp;days’ annual leave:&nbsp;linked to length of service and grade</li><li>Buying annual leave scheme:&nbsp;buy up to 20 days additional annual leave</li><li>Career Pathways:&nbsp;step up in your career or move into a specialist area</li><li>Pension scheme:&nbsp;with generous employer contributions of up to&nbsp;20.2 per cent (at July 2023) and 3x salary death in service grant</li><li>Generous relocation package:&nbsp;up to £8,000 (subject to eligibility)</li><li>Employee Assistance Programme:&nbsp;a free, 24/7 confidential counselling and wellbeing support service available to all employees, their partner or spouse and dependent children over 16 still living at home</li><li>Work/life balance:&nbsp;flexible working options including working from home where possible. We welcome requests for flexible working arrangements including part-time hours and alternative working patterns</li><li>Training and support:&nbsp;unlimited access to development courses, mentoring and support and clear career pathways</li><li>Staff offers:&nbsp;includes discounts on your MOT, gym and fitness, restaurants and salons</li><li>Arriva Travel Club:&nbsp;great value savings on local bus travel</li><li>Friday Funday Socials -&nbsp;One Friday every 2 months where we encourage our staff to get together to socialise after work</li></ul><h2>Available documents</h2>Attached documents are available under links. Clicking a document link will initialize its download.<ul><li><a href="https://emea3.recruitmentplatform.com/tlk/pages/fo/download_job_file.jsp?ID=PSKFK026203F3VBQB686G8N7P&amp;nDocumentID=1663806&amp;ptId=12104" target="_blank">download: Luton_Values_Flyer.pdf</a></li><li><a href="https://emea3.recruitmentplatform.com/tlk/pages/fo/download_job_file.jsp?ID=PSKFK026203F3VBQB686G8N7P&amp;nDocumentID=1665091&amp;ptId=12104" target="_blank">download: M3 Local Inclusion Support Offer (LISO) Navigator - Final JD.pdf</a></li></ul>





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Local Inclusion Support Offer (LISO) Navigator

<h2>About the job</h2>Salary: £39,152 - £41,771 a year plus £5,000 market supplement and £963 essential car user allowance (subject to criteria) Hours per week: 37 Contract type: PermanentThe Adult Social Care Division exists to promote the independence, inclusion and wellbeing of all adults with social care needs. We are driven by a clear purpose:<ul><li>Empowering people to have control over their lives</li><li>Supporting adults to live safe, healthy and fulfilled lives</li><li>Ensuring individuals play an active role in a stronger, more prosperous community</li><li>Enabling people to access the support they need to live as independently as they choose</li></ul>In this pivotal role within our Discharge and Rehabilitation Team, you will:<ol><li>Receive and coordinate complex referrals, undertaking assessments including AMHP, BIA and carers assessments.</li><li>Coach, mentor and develop Social Care Assessors, guiding best practice in assessment, support planning and review processes.</li><li>Shape the future of adult social care services, influencing service design and driving innovation across the division.</li></ol>This is an opportunity to make a meaningful impact, lead practice excellence, and be part of a dedicated multi-disciplinary team committed to delivering high-quality, person-centred support.Please note this role does not attract sponsorship.<h2>About you</h2>You are an experienced, motivated and forward-thinking professional who is passionate about delivering outstanding social care. You will bring:<ul><li>Demonstrable post-qualifying experience in the social or health care field</li><li>Proven background in coaching, mentoring and developing others</li><li>Experience working with complex or challenging cases, with crisis intervention skills and an understanding of risk and vulnerability</li><li>A strong customer-focused approach, with knowledge of diverse adult client groups</li><li>Experience of advocacy, user involvement and supporting people to shape their own care and support plans</li></ul>Skills &amp; Competencies<ul><li>Dynamic, self-motivated and innovative, with the ability to manage your own workload effectively</li><li>Ability to undertake AMHP and/or BIA assessments</li><li>Skilled in quality assurance and service evaluation</li><li>Strong collaborator who promotes multi-disciplinary working to maximise resources and reduce duplication</li><li>Capability to advise, guide, supervise and coach Social Care Assessors, including evaluating priorities and offering sound and creative casework solutions</li><li>Able to make professional judgements, accept accountability and negotiate resources in a multi-disciplinary setting</li><li>Excellent organisational skills, with the ability to remain effective during periods of high pressure and competing priorities</li><li>Commitment to ongoing reflection and professional development</li></ul>Qualifications <ul><li>BSc, DipSW, CQSW, or equivalent recognised by Social Work England</li><li>Post-qualifying training in a relevant area</li><li>Current registration with Social Work England (or equivalent professional body)</li></ul><h2>About us</h2>Our ambitious Luton 2040 Vision&nbsp;– that no-one in Luton will have to live in poverty – is at the heart of everything we do. We recognise that our people are remarkable, talented, committed and passionate about serving our residents.The people of Luton depend heavily on this council – and that means our workforce! Are you ready to realise the remarkable and help us deliver our vision?We welcome applications from all sections of the community and are committed to developing a workforce that&nbsp;reflects the diversity of our borough<h2>Application process</h2>Because of the nature of this job, it will be necessary for the appropriate level of criminal record disclosure to be undertaken. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore applicants are required to declare all unspent cautions and convictions; and also any adult cautions (simple or conditional), and spent convictions that are not protected as defined by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2020). A person’s criminal record will not in itself prevent a person from being appointed to this post. Applicants will not be refused posts because of offences which are not relevant to, and do not place them at or make them a risk in, the role for which they are applying. However in the event of the employment being taken up, any failure to disclose such offence, as detailed above, will result in dismissal or disciplinary action by the Authority.<h2>Additional information</h2>We offer a range of excellent staff benefits which include: <ul><li>From 25&nbsp;to 32&nbsp;days’ annual leave:&nbsp;linked to length of service and grade</li><li>Buying annual leave scheme:&nbsp;buy up to 20 days additional annual leave</li><li>Career Pathways:&nbsp;step up in your career or move into a specialist area</li><li>Pension scheme:&nbsp;with generous employer contributions of up to&nbsp;20.2 per cent (at July 2023) and 3x salary death in service grant</li><li>Generous relocation package:&nbsp;up to £8,000 (subject to eligibility)</li><li>Employee Assistance Programme:&nbsp;a free, 24/7 confidential counselling and wellbeing support service available to all employees, their partner or spouse and dependent children over 16 still living at home</li><li>Work/life balance:&nbsp;flexible working options including working from home where possible. We welcome requests for flexible working arrangements including part-time hours and alternative working patterns</li><li>Training and support:&nbsp;unlimited access to development courses, mentoring and support and clear career pathways</li><li>Staff offers:&nbsp;includes discounts on your MOT, gym and fitness, restaurants and salons</li><li>Arriva Travel Club:&nbsp;great value savings on local bus travel</li><li>Friday Funday Socials -&nbsp;One Friday every 2 months where we encourage our staff to get together to socialise after work</li></ul><h2>Available documents</h2>Attached documents are available under links. Clicking a document link will initialize its download.<ul><li><a href="https://emea3.recruitmentplatform.com/tlk/pages/fo/download_job_file.jsp?ID=PSKFK026203F3VBQB686G8N7P&amp;nDocumentID=1667450&amp;ptId=12100" target="_blank">download: Luton_Values_Flyer.pdf</a></li><li><a href="https://emea3.recruitmentplatform.com/tlk/pages/fo/download_job_file.jsp?ID=PSKFK026203F3VBQB686G8N7P&amp;nDocumentID=1667451&amp;ptId=12100" target="_blank">download: Social Worker JD.pdf</a></li></ul>





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Social Worker - DART

<h2>About the job</h2>Salary: £60,379 - £63,721 a year plus £3,203 car benefit allowance Hours per week: 37 Contract type: Fixed Term/SecondmentThis position is available as a secondment opportunity till November 2026. If you are a permanent LBC employee, you must have written approval (an email will suffice) from your manager prior to applying and a copy will need to be submitted with your application. Please note: we will not be able to proceed with your application form without your manager’s permission.Are you a commercially astute procurement professional who can balance strong contract management with positive, collaborative supplier relationships? Do you have the skills to shape contracts that deliver value for money while also driving wider organisational priorities? If so, this could be the role for you.We are looking for a Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) Lead to play a pivotal role in ensuring the Council’s contracts do more than deliver services - they actively contribute to our wider policies, strategies, and community outcomes. You will be responsible for embedding Value for Money across all stages of the contract lifecycle while introducing opportunities for improvement and innovation without undermining commercial stability.As SRM Lead, you will:<ul><li>Influence tender documents, evaluation criteria, pricing templates, and contract clauses to maximise outcomes, ensuring liabilities and risks are managed fairly across the contract term.</li><li>Provide a consistent and effective support service for operational contract leads, including learning resources and practical advice, enabling them to manage contracts confidently and effectively.</li><li>Lead on dispute resolution or re-negotiation of strategically significant contracts, applying commercial expertise to secure the best outcomes while maintaining strong provider relationships.</li><li>Introduce and champion the concept of Whole Life Costs (total cost of ownership) in procurement and commissioning processes, ensuring the Council fully considers long-term value and risk management.</li><li>Ensure all contracts enshrine appropriate commitments that contribute to the Council’s strategic objectives alongside core service delivery.</li></ul>We’re seeking someone with proven experience in supplier relationship management, category/contract leadership, and commercial negotiations. You will combine excellent communication and influencing skills with the ability to resolve complex disputes while sustaining positive partnerships. With strong commercial acumen, you will champion innovative approaches to contract management, embedding a culture of Value for Money and continuous improvement.<h2>About you</h2>You will bring substantial experience in delivering both savings and non-cashable benefits through effective supplier relationship and contract management. With a strong background in procurement, markets, and commercial economics, you combine excellent commercial acumen with a deep understanding of how to manage complex contracts strategically.You will have significant experience leading the development of service performance metrics and shaping outcome - and output - based specifications, working closely with departments as part of the commissioning and procurement process. As a proven leader, you have successfully managed teams and supported staff career development, while also acting on your own initiative to drive positive outcomes across the organisation.Highly skilled in preparing and presenting complex reports to Senior Management teams, you will be able to translate data and insight into actionable recommendations to support decision-making. Your ability to lead, motivate, and enthuse colleagues - whether directly reporting to you or working across departments - will enable you to foster a culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement.You will have up-to-date knowledge of UK procurement legislation and EU directives and be confident in training others on these matters. Your expertise will also extend to the Procurement Act 2023 and Contract Law, with a clear understanding of their impact on market management, finance, and contractual arrangements. With proven experience in developing procurement processes to reflect best practice, you will ensure all activity remains compliant, drawing on professional knowledge and, when necessary, liaising with legal advisors.Ideally, you will be working towards or already hold membership of the Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply (CIPS) or otherwise demonstrate equivalent professional knowledge and experience.<h2>About us</h2>Our ambitious&nbsp;Luton 2040 Vision&nbsp;– that no-one in Luton will have to live in poverty – is at the heart of everything we do. We recognise that our people are remarkable, talented, committed and passionate about serving our residents.The people of Luton depend heavily on this council – and that means our workforce! Are you ready to realise the remarkable and help us deliver our vision?We welcome applications from all sections of the community and are committed to developing a workforce that&nbsp;reflects the diversity of our borough<h2>Application Process</h2>On occasions, we may close a vacancy early due to a very high number of applications being received. <h2>Benefits</h2>We offer a range of excellent staff benefits which include: - From 25 to 32 days’ annual leave: linked to length of service and grade - Buying annual leave scheme: buy up to 20 days additional annual leave - Career Pathways: step up in your career or move into a specialist area - Pension scheme: with generous employer contributions of up to 20.2 per cent (at July 2023) and 3x salary death in service grant - Generous relocation package: up to £8,000 (subject to eligibility) - Employee Assistance Programme: a free, 24/7 confidential counselling and wellbeing support service available to all employees, their partner or spouse and dependent children over 16 still living at home - Work/life balance: flexible working options including working from home where possible. We welcome requests for flexible working arrangements including part-time hours and alternative working patterns - Training and support: unlimited access to development courses, mentoring and support and clear career pathways - Staff offers: includes discounts on your MOT, gym and fitness, restaurants and salons - Arriva Travel Club: great value savings on local bus travel<h2>How to apply</h2>We understand that job applications take time and effort, but a high-quality application shows that you are professional with a good attention to detail. The recruiting manager may receive a number of applications for each job advertised so you want yours to stand out! Our ‘How to apply' page has more tips to help with your application:&nbsp;<a href="https://m.luton.gov.uk/Page/Show/Jobs_and_careers/recruitment/Pages/How-to-apply.aspx" target="_blank">How to apply</a><h2>Available documents</h2>Attached documents are available under links. Clicking a document link will initialize its download.<ul><li><a href="https://emea3.recruitmentplatform.com/tlk/pages/fo/download_job_file.jsp?ID=PSKFK026203F3VBQB686G8N7P&amp;nDocumentID=1637143&amp;ptId=12103" target="_blank">download: NEW M6 Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) Lead - JD.pdf</a></li><li><a href="https://emea3.recruitmentplatform.com/tlk/pages/fo/download_job_file.jsp?ID=PSKFK026203F3VBQB686G8N7P&amp;nDocumentID=1637144&amp;ptId=12103" target="_blank">download: Luton_Values_Flyer.pdf</a></li></ul>





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Housing Benefit Overpayment Recovery Officer&nbsp; Salary £35,520 - £39,276 per annum&nbsp; We are seeking a proactive and resilient individual to join our Overpayment Team, dedicated to recovering Housing Benefit overpayments efficiently and compassionately. You will play a key role in ensuring debts owed to the council are collected promptly, while maintaining a professional and supportive approach to all customers.&nbsp; Key tasks include: •&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Proactively trace debtors to establish current addresses and secure repayment. •&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Negotiate realistic and sustainable payment arrangements in line with council policies. •&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Administer and maintain overpayment accounts with accuracy and attention to detail. •&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Update system records to reflect factual and current information. •&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Collaborate with colleagues to reduce overall debt owed to the council. •&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Signpost vulnerable or struggling debtors to appropriate debt advice and support services. •&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Ensure all actions comply with relevant legislation, council procedures, and data protection standards. What We’re Looking For: <ul><li>Confidence and resilience in challenging situations.</li> <li>Strong negotiation and communication skills to gain customer commitment.</li> <li>A firm but fair approach to debt recovery.</li> <li>Self-motivated, persistent, and target-driven.</li> <li>Ability to relate to individuals from diverse backgrounds with empathy and professionalism.</li> <li>Excellent customer care and teamwork skills.</li> <li>Quick learner with the ability to adapt and meet deadlines.</li> </ul> Flexible and solution-focused mindset Please view JD here Closing Date: 12th December 2025&nbsp; Additional Information We are committed to creating an inclusive, anti-racist environment for all. When you apply for a job at Newham, your application is considered on its merits regardless of your age, disability, ethnicity, faith, gender identity or sexual orientation. If you share our vision and values, and you bring the experience and skills we need, that’s all that matters to us. The London Borough of Newham has important responsibilities for safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. If you are appointed to a job that involves working with these groups, you may be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Please attach your supporting statement, explaining in no more than x2 A4 sides why and how you meet the criteria for this role. We practice anonymised recruitment. Please ensure that you remove all personal information from any documents that you upload. The personal information we have collected from you will be shared with Cifas who will use it to prevent fraud, other unlawful or dishonest conduct, malpractice, and other seriously improper conduct. If any of these are detected you could be refused certain services or employment. Your personal information will also be used to verify your identity. Further details of how your information will be used by us and Cifas, and your data protection rights, can be found by <a href="https://www.cifas.org.uk/fpn" target="_blank">https://www.cifas.org.uk/fpn</a>.

London Borough of Newham

Housing Benefit Overpayment Recovery Officer

Are you looking for a new and exciting role where you can make a difference to the lives of young people? We have an exciting opportunity for an Independent Reviewing Manager to join our Leaving Care service.Our Story:Halton is a vibrant local authority with a rich history and heritage, featuring two iconic bridges that connect communities across the River Mersey. Located in Cheshire, Halton boasts excellent transport links between Liverpool and Manchester.Our progressive community strategy aims to bring about meaningful, long-term improvements that enhance lives. It’s an exciting time to join us as we develop new policies and transform the way people access services.We are immensely proud that when asked what’s great about working for Halton, the most popular response from our workforce has been ‘our colleagues’. Your Contributions:We are really excited to be investing in this brand new, innovative and creative post and you will be integral in it’s development. Some main responsibilities of the role include:<ul><li>Reviewing Post 18 pathway plans for Children who are Care experienced, including those children who are separated from their families and arrived in the UK unaccompanied and are seeking asylum as young adults.</li><li>Considering all the areas in the most recently completed Pathway Plan/review and ensure the right actions are being taken and the right support is in place; making sure the actions on progress and next steps are completed in how best to support the young person.</li></ul>The ideal candidate will be able to evidence working with children in care and supporting their transitions to adulthood alongside supporting care experienced young adults and have extensive knowledge of the pathway planning process.In reviewing pathway planning it will take into consideration key legislation and policies in line with transitioning to adulthood and understanding the role of a corporate parent.Hours: 22 per week Market Supplement for this role is as below:HBC10: £8,420 per annum FTE (pro-rata for part time workers)This is subject to early removal, should there be the rationale to do so. Our Offer:Are you looking for a place where you are always looking forward? Where there’s a big focus on continuous learning and career progression?Aside from working with a great team, our employees have access to a fantastic range of benefits, including:<ul><li>A generous annual holiday allowance starting at 34 days per year (including bank holidays), increasing with long service</li><li>Membership of our defined benefit, salary-linked Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) with generous employer contributions</li><li>3 x Salary Life Cover via Local Government Pension Scheme</li><li>Free Car Parking at HBC sites</li><li>Flexible working arrangements</li><li>Car leasing schemes</li><li>Investment in your personal development</li></ul>We have a strong vision for positive practice in Halton and we are currently embedding a relationship based practice model that has systemic practice at its core. We’re on a journey for excellence and we’ve made it our mission to ensure that children and young people get the best service from us, so they are able to thrive and achieve. The Social Work Academy is integral in providing support, guidance and direction, with a focus on professional development. You will receive a bespoke training package, 1:1 support, team learning and reflective group / supervision sessions. We have an experienced and established Senior Leadership Team, and your Service Manager and Head of Service are supportive and nurturing. Our Executive Director and Director for Children’s Social Care are in full support of Halton being recognised as a Learning and Developing Authority, with a special emphasis on career progression. We are committed to supporting our practitioners to achieve their aspirations too. Working with us, you will have real opportunities to progress your career through training and development.Next Steps:At Halton Borough Council, we want all of our candidates to feel well-informed so if you would like to have an informal chat about this role, please contact Emma Wright – <a href="mailto:emma.wright@halton.gov.uk" target="_blank">emma.wright@halton.gov.uk</a>.Interview dates are expected to take place in January 2026. At Halton Borough Council we want to ensure that our communities are represented across our workforce and a vital part of this is to encourage diversity in all respects. We are committed to making our recruitment practices barrier-free and tailored to best suit the needs and strength of the individual. This includes making adjustments for people with a disability, neurodiversity or with long-term health conditions. If you require accommodations, please reach out during the recruitment process so that we can make this the best possible experience for you – <a href="mailto:resourcing@halton.gov.uk" target="_blank">resourcing@halton.gov.uk</a>Please refer to the attached Job Profile for further information about the role and our values.We reserve the right to close this vacancy earlier than the specified date should we receive sufficient applications. If you’re interested, please complete your application as early as possible.We look forward to receiving your application!





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Halton Borough Council

Halton Borough Council's Plan

Independent Reviewing Manager 

What will you be doing?We are seeking a support worker to join our team at Hedgerows residential service in Staplehurst.Hedgerows offers short break stays for up to four people giving them and their caregiver a break.It’s a really rewarding role and due to the service offering short breaks you get to know lots of different people who come at stay at Hedgerows, every stay is different.The role requires shift work, which includes morning, evening, weekends, and nights.The yearly salary is between £26,393 to £27,713 pro rota, and with enhancements for waking nights and bank holidays, an allowance of £40.76 for sleep in duties and the potential to work overtime for enhanced money, it does increase the basic salary. Just adding a sleep-in duty once a week to your basic salary could give you an extra £2k a year.We have other financial benefits to offer for example, Kent Rewards (including Childcare Vouchers, Cycle 2 Work and high street shops discounts), 10% discount at Adult Education and a great annual leave entitlement of 27 day pro rota plus bank holidays.This post is considered by KCC to be a customer-facing position. The Council therefore has a statutory duty under Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016) to ensure that post holders have a command of spoken English/Welsh sufficient for the effective performance of the job requirements. The appropriate standards are set out in the Job Description/Person Specification.This post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure Application to the Disclosure and Barring Service.About youFor further information on this role email at <a href="mailto:hedgerows.adultsshortbreaks@kent.gov.uk" target="_blank">hedgerows.adultsshortbreaks@kent.gov.uk</a> or call 03000 422633About usWork that works for you and us - let's talk flexibility!KCC is committed to building a workforce which reflects the diversity of the county's working residents, encouraging applications from people of all ages, abilities, genders, sexual orientations, ethnic backgrounds, faiths and those with caring responsibilities, and aspires to create an inclusive workplace where everyone can be themselves at work.Please note - if you are interested, please apply soon as possible as the closing date for this advert may be earlier than stated should a number of suitably qualified candidates apply. 





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Kent County Council

Support Worker

We are recruiting a Youth and Leisure Managerat Caerphilly County Borough Council. Working hours: 37 Contract Type: Full Time, Permanent Location: Trinity Fields School and Resource CentreTeam: Trinity Fields Special School and Physical Disability and Sensory ImpairmentThis position offers an excellent opportunity to become part of our team and provide support across the organization. We pay an attractive salary of £39,152 - £41,771 and offer access to training and development opportunities. We are seeking an enthusiastic, child centred individual to become a registered manager in line with Care Inspectorate Wales (CIW) national minimum standards, for our leisure and play services for children with complex disabilities. The scheme operates outside of school hours at Trinity Fields School, it is a collaboration between Social Services and Education. The successful candidate will be responsible for day-to-day operations, management of staff, resources and health and safety for the service. For the role, we ask that you have: <ul><li>A relevant Level 4 or 5 qualification on the Credit and Qualifications Framework for Wales to meet requirements to register with Care Inspectorate Wales.</li><li>Knowledge on child protection and safeguarding issues.</li><li>Extensive experience of working with children and young people with severe and complex learning difficulties.</li></ul>We have excellent benefits including the Local Government Pension Scheme, agile working patterns and staff discount schemes. To view the Job Description and Person Specification please select the relevant attachment from the attachments list. After reading the Job Description and Person Specification, if you would like to have an informal discussion about the role, please contact Becky Griffiths on 07825 854049 or email <a href="mailto:griffr7@caerphilly.gov.uk" target="_blank">griffr7@caerphilly.gov.uk</a> / David Jenkins on 01443 866000 or email <a href="mailto:jenkinsd290@sch.caerphilly.gov.uk" target="_blank">jenkinsd290@sch.caerphilly.gov.uk</a>. Applications may be submitted in Welsh. Any application submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English. We are legally required to ask you to provide evidence of your right to work in the UK. Successful applicants are required to provide appropriate documentation such as a birth certificate, passport or work permit in accordance with the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006. If you have any difficulty applying online, please contact <a href="mailto:webrecruitment@caerphilly.gov.uk" target="_blank">webrecruitment@caerphilly.gov.uk</a> for further information. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (1974) and a comprehensive screening process will be undertaken on all successful applicants. This will include an enhanced check with the Disclosure and Barring Service.





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Caerphilly County Borough Council

Youth and Leisure Manager

We are recruiting a Sport and Facilities Co-ordinatorat Caerphilly County Borough Council. Working hours: 20.75 hours per week - These hours will be worked on a rotating basis, if you require further information on the available hours, please contact the recruiting manager using the details provided below.Contract Type: Part Time, Permanent Location: Centre for Skills &amp; Learning, PontllanfraithTeam: Sport and Leisure FacilitiesThis position offers an excellent opportunity to become part of our team and provide support across the organization. We pay an attractive salary of £16,038 - £17,397 and offer access to training and development opportunities. We are seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic individual to join our team as a Sports and Facilities Co-ordinator based at the Centre for Skills &amp; Learning in Pontllanfraith. The successful candidate will support the daily operation, maintenance, and supervision of the sports facilities including the ATP and Sports Hall, ensuring a safe, clean, and welcoming environment for all clubs and community users. Duties will include equipment setup, health and safety checks, minor maintenance, and assisting with bookings and events. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with a passion for sport, good organisational skills, and a proactive attitude. Flexibility for evening and weekend work is essential. For the role, we ask that you have: <ul><li>A relevant Level 3 qualification on the Credit and Qualifications Framework for Wales. For example, in a Leisure or Sport setting and Level 3 Emergency First Aid at Work.</li><li>The ability to lead and supervise the day–to–day operation of a busy sport-based facility, and the services it provides to meet with customer needs.</li><li>Experience of operating management information systems. For example, Plus 2.</li><li>Ability to work flexible hours including weekends, additional hours and differing shift patterns.</li></ul>We have excellent benefits including the Local Government Pension Scheme, agile working patterns and staff discount schemes. To view the Job Description and Person Specification please select the relevant attachment from the attachments list. After reading the Job Description and Person Specification, if you would like to have an informal discussion about the role, please contact Matt Jupp on 02920 851845 or email <a href="mailto:juppm@caerphilly.gov.uk" target="_blank">juppm@caerphilly.gov.uk</a>. Applications may be submitted in Welsh. Any application submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English. We are legally required to ask you to provide evidence of your right to work in the UK. Successful applicants are required to provide appropriate documentation such as a birth certificate, passport or work permit in accordance with the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006. If you have any difficulty applying online, please contact <a href="mailto:webrecruitment@caerphilly.gov.uk" target="_blank">webrecruitment@caerphilly.gov.uk</a> for further information. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (1974) and a comprehensive screening process will be undertaken on all successful applicants. This will include an enhanced check with the Disclosure and Barring Service.





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