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Advertisement on behalf of Wirral Council
The Change and Integration Programme is based in Wirral. it is a regional team that works across 9 Cheshire &amp; Merseyside Local Authorities and the Health system on a programme to ensure leaders collaborate to deliver improved services.
This role is the lynchpin of the team supporting and coordinating the programme activities across several workstreams and core functions. It is a mix of administration and project work with opportunities to take on small projects.
There is an expectation to attend an office base at least once a week. The role is fixed term until 30th of June 2026 and salary range is £31.067-£34,314 plus benefits.
For an informal conversation please contact Adele Brough (<a href="mailto:adelebrough@wirral.gov.uk" target="_blank">adelebrough@wirral.gov.uk</a> ) or Rebecca Brown (<a href="mailto:rebecca.brown@wirral.gov.uk" target="_blank">rebecca.brown@wirral.gov.uk</a> ).
To apply you will have to do this through this link (you may need to use a different browser and will be asked to set up an account) -<a href="https://ats.jgp.co.uk/vacancies/318173" target="_blank">https://ats.jgp.co.uk/vacancies/318173</a>.

Programme Support Officer - Wirral Council

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Hours:&nbsp;37 Hours per week
Salary:&nbsp;SK9 (£29,931 per annum)
Contract:&nbsp;Fixed term for 12 months
Working with the Arts &amp; Cultural Service Manager the post holder will be responsible for arranging the safe management of a wide range of Council events, either independently or in collaboration with other cultural organisations or delivery partners.
Responsibilities include:
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<li>Delivery of a range of Council events to promote the district and South Kesteven District Council.</li>
<li>Ensuring the events programme is widely advertised and supports the Council’s Corporate objectives.</li>
<li>Liaising with external providers to deliver a range of events and workshops as necessary.</li>
<li>Supporting and assisting in the delivery of a programme of events to support the Council’s Cultural Strategy.</li>
<li>Engaging with a wide range of stakeholders including external organisations, Elected Members and other Council departments.</li>
<li>Maintaining a vibrant and informative presence on all social media channels to promote events within the district.</li>
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This role is not politically restricted

Events Officer

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We value diverse perspectives and experiences and are striving to create a workplace culture that is inclusive, is accepting of all and is free from discrimination and bias.The Employment &amp; Skills Service is part of Coventry City Council.&nbsp; We work with a range of delivery partners to provide a wide portfolio of&nbsp;top quality&nbsp;support to Coventry residents&nbsp;of all ages who are looking for work.&nbsp;&nbsp;We work with partners across the city and our Employer Hub actively works with local employers to generate opportunities for local people.&nbsp;Our friendly and welcoming Job Shop is situated in Coventry City Centre.&nbsp;We are here to support all Coventry residents to search for employment, training, apprenticeships and work placements.&nbsp;&nbsp;People can explore a wide range of local vacancies that are updated daily and access training opportunities.&nbsp;&nbsp;We also provide ground-breaking specialist support for local residents who face multiple and sometimes complex barriers that make it hard for them to find a job. &nbsp;The Job Shop and our exciting range of specialist employment support programmes are among the very best support available in the UK&nbsp;Our Values In line with our One Coventry Values, we want to ensure that our communities are represented across our workforce. A vital part of this is ensuring we are a truly inclusive organisation that encourages diversity in all respects, including diversity of thinking. We particularly welcome applicants from minority ethnic, LGBT+, disabled and neurodiverse communities to make a real difference to our residents so that equity and respect remains at the heart of everything we do.&nbsp;

Our Values are:

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	<li>Open and fair: We are fair, open, and transparent.</li>
	<li>Nurture and develop: We help and encourage everyone to be their best and do their best.</li>
	<li>Engage and empower: We talk and listen to others, working together as one.</li>
	<li>Create and innovate: We embrace new ways of working to continuously improve.</li>
	<li>Own and be accountable: We work together to deliver the best services for our residents.</li>
	<li>Value and respect: We put diversity and inclusion at the heart of all we do.</li>
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What is the job role? What is the job role?This is an exciting opportunity to join our growing service area and to make a real difference to the lives of young disabled people by helping them to develop their employment skills and progress into meaningful, sustainable and good quality employment opportunities.&nbsp;The service is part of the Job Shop’s Skills, Employment and Adult Education service. We work in partnership with the Council’s SEND (Special Educational Needs and Disabilities) team offering a range of supported internships to ensure our customers have choice and control, good quality support and the opportunity to progress in life through a range of employment pathways. We support individuals with learning disabilities, autism/neurodiverse, physical disabilities and people who face major barriers when it comes to gaining employment.&nbsp;As our Disability Employment Coach, with support from the programme managers you will be leading on a cohort of learners on a Supported Internship programme, based in an employment setting to ensure a successful partnership between the service, the employer and the learners. You will be the on-site employer lead, supporting the&nbsp;Job Coaches to ensure that the young people on our programmes have secure transitions when they leave us. You will ensure our employers receive outstanding support and that any issues are addressed promptly and effectively.You will work as an integrated member of the team alongside our service managers. You will work closely with our existing employer partners, schools, colleges and a wide range of other partners to ensure that the opportunities we develop match the needs of the individuals we support. &nbsp;You will play a key role in ensuring that we provide high-quality, person-centred support for the young people on our programmes and that the service operates in line with the Supported Employment Model.All candidates must have the Right to Work in the UK. We are currently not offering sponsorship for this role.This post is exempted under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and as such appointment to this post will be conditional upon the receipt of a satisfactory response to a check of police records via Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). Who are we looking for? You will be committed to Equality and Inclusion and fundamentally believe that everyone has the right to be part of and contribute to the economy regardless of the challenges they may experience. You will believe that given the right opportunity and support, everyone can achieve, make a positive contribution and have a meaningful and fulfilling life.You will be positive and solution focused with exceptional interpersonal skills and the ability to inspire others. You will be and able to develop and sustain strong relationships and utilise these to influence and negotiate opportunities.You will have experience of working with young people. You will thrive on new challenges and be self-motivated with a can-do approach, able to work effectively on your own and as part of a&nbsp;team as well as travel independently to a variety of locations.You will have excellent communications and a good standard of IT skills and be able to effectively negotiate and communicate with a wide range of people both verbally and in writing.This programme runs during the term time and therefore a commitment to the service delivery is expected. Annual leave during term time will be considered on an individual basis to ensure that we can deliver the service for our SEND communities.&nbsp;We are happy to consider a job share or similar providing the working hours meet the needs of the service.For further information or to discuss the role please contact Supported Employment Manager Hannah Rogers:&nbsp;<a href="mailto:hannah.rogers@coventry.gov.uk" target="_blank">hannah.rogers@coventry.gov.uk</a>&nbsp;(available from 11 August) or Michael Binch Supported Internship Coordinator: <a href="mailto:Michael.Binch@coventry.gov.uk" target="_blank">Michael.Binch@coventry.gov.uk</a>If you need help or support to complete your application, please visit our <a href="https://www.coventry.gov.uk/advice-job-seekers/accessibility" target="_blank">accessibility page</a> to see how we can assist you.Guaranteed Interview Scheme - As part of our commitment to inclusion, we offer guaranteed interviews for specific groups of people. To qualify, you'll need to meet the minimum requirements for the role and identify with one of the below criteria:<ul>
<li>Members of the Armed Forces and veterans</li>
<li>Are currently in care or have previously been in care</li>
<li>If you consider yourself to be disabled or if you have a long-term health condition</li>
</ul>For full details on the application process please read the attached document on our jobs page labelled 'Coventry City Council Application Process'.&nbsp;If there is any evidence of a candidate using AI to complete their application, then the application will be rejected unless the candidate can provide a justification which the Council considers to be reasonable.Interview date(s): We will be shortlisting between 11-13 August. Interviews will be a short presentation and a panel interview. and will take place at Southfields Old School, South Street, Coventry CV1 5EJ on Wednesday 20 and Thursday 21 August 2025.About Coventry Coventry has a proud, innovative and creative spirit that throughout its history has seen communities come together to tackle problems and bring about real social change.

We are cutting-edge, challenging, youthful, vibrant, and diverse. 
 
At Coventry we are committed to excellence in everything we do. With around 5100 staff from a range of different backgrounds, our aim is to recruit and develop talented people who will focus on our customers, take responsibility, work together and find better ways of doing things.

To deliver the best services to our residents, we need the best people working for us to make a difference to our communities.

If you join us, we will provide a fantastic rewards and&nbsp;benefits package - to find out more please visit <a href="https://www.coventry.gov.uk/council-vacancies" target="_blank">https://www.coventry.gov.uk/council-vacancies</a>

Disability Employment Coach - SEND

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We have an opportunity for a Business Support Officer - PA to Social Worker, working within the Fostering Business Support Service.  &nbsp;This is a full-time 37-hour permanent position. We are looking for someone to provide a high level of business support administration to our Fostering Teams. &nbsp;The hours of work are Monday-Thursday 8.30-17.00 and Friday 8.30-16.30. &nbsp;Business Support is key to the success of our Fostering Services, our Business Support teams are there, making sure things run smoothly, so that our frontline colleagues can deliver for our foster families.&nbsp;The post holder will be predominantly office based, although some hybrid working is arranged on a rota basis dependant on the demands of the service.  &nbsp;Main Responsibilities The successful candidate will provide core business functions in addition to working closely with their team including the team manager and social workers. &nbsp;You will need full knowledge of Microsoft Office 365 and the ability to utilise the main applications. You’ll also chase workers for paperwork to make sure work is completed to the required deadlines.&nbsp;A part of this role is inputting data in our database, sharing data and helping to ensure the data base is up to date and ensuring its accurate by cleansing data as and when needed.&nbsp;Minute taking experience would be advantageous.In addition you will assist the wider more generic office functions to support the delivery of all business support services.  &nbsp;The Ideal Candidate Working in Business Support requires teamwork, good organisational skills and a good level of competency using IT systems. You’ll also need:&nbsp;• NVQ Level III in Business Administration or equivalent.&nbsp;• Good communication skills because you’ll interact with lots of people across the organisation and externally through phone, in person and email.&nbsp;• Good organisation skills and attention to detail, as you’ll be keeping data updated and you’ll be working to deadlines.&nbsp;• A flexible approach to work as sometimes things can change, and so you’ll need to be able to prioritise work and change tasks quickly.&nbsp;• Be able to demonstrate 2 years work place administration experience&nbsp;• A passion to always give the best service.&nbsp;“We’re happy to talk flexible working” We aim to hold Interviews during the week starting 25 August 2025.&nbsp;Don’t feel you meet all the requirements? We value transferable skills, experiences, and qualifications so consider applying anyway or for an informal chat about the role please contact Anna Elkin, Team Leader at: <a href="mailto:anna.elkin@staffordshire.gov.uk" target="_blank">anna.elkin@staffordshire.gov.uk</a>Our Recruitment Process: We anonymise applications during shortlisting to ensure only relevant information is considered. Please complete your application fully, especially the supporting statement, to highlight what you’ll bring to the role.About Staffordshire County Council We are no ordinary county council:Our Values:The core of who we are as an organisation. Just like we all have personal values that shape our thoughts and behaviour, organisational values drive how we think and act collectively.Our values were created and shaped by colleague feedback and national best practice and they sit at the heart of People Strategy:We have a real sense of community spirit that brings our people together. This feeling of belonging means we are all connected to what we do and take pride in the difference we make every day for Staffordshire people. We are ambitious and our sights are set firmly on a better future.We look forward and race ahead - that goes for your career too.&nbsp;Our benefits:We recognise that it is our employees that are central to everything we do. We aim to create a supportive working environment where employees can achieve their full potential and achieve a healthy work-life balance.&nbsp;In addition to your salary, as a member of staff, you will have access to&nbsp;<a href="https://www.careersatstaffordshire.co.uk/our-rewards-and-benefits/" target="_blank">Our rewards and benefits - Careers at Staffordshire</a>Our recruitment process:As an Authority we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.Staffordshire County Council is an equal opportunities organisation and Disability Confident employer. We encourage applications from all background and communitiesAs part of our commitment as a Disability Confident employer, a Gold&nbsp;Award Armed Forces employer and our commitment to supporting care leavers - we offer a guaranteed interview as long as your&nbsp;application meets the minimum criteria for the post.&nbsp;

Business Support Officer

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 We are a Traded Service providing expert advice, support, and training to a diverse range of council services, maintained and academy schools, as well as external customers across Staffordshire and the wider West Midlands area. Our commitment to high standards of customer care ensures that our customers can effectively manage and protect the health, safety, and wellbeing of colleagues, service users, pupils, and others.As one of the Admin Support Officers, you will be an integral part of our Administration Support Team.&nbsp;We are looking for a highly organised and pro active individual to join our team to ensure effective service delivery and efficient customer outcomes.If you are detail-orientated, have excellent organisational skills and are passionate about customer service, we would love to hear from you.&nbsp;Main Responsibilities Your main responsibilities will include:<ul>
<li>Develop, implement, and monitor processes to support service delivery and outcomes.</li>
<li>Manage contracts, agreements, and wellbeing initiatives to ensure value and efficiency.</li>
<li>Support project delivery, including health and safety systems and new initiatives.</li>
<li>Handle financial transactions and provide general administrative support.</li>
<li>Oversee systems such as Orbis Lone Working and coordinate training logistics.</li>
<li>Maintain confidential records, ensure data protection compliance, and support FOI requests.</li>
<li>Produce statistical analysis and management information to inform decision-making.</li>
</ul>The Ideal Candidate Ideally for this role you'll:<ul>
<li>Have NVQ Level 2 in Business &amp; Finance, Administration, or equivalent qualification.</li>
<li>Be highly organised, detail-oriented, and able to manage time effectively under pressure.</li>
<li>Have excellent written and verbal communication skills.</li>
<li>Be proficient in using computer-based and financial information systems.</li>
<li>Able to demonstrate a strong customer service ethos and ability to work independently.</li>
<li>Be experienced in handling confidential information and managing workloads to meet deadlines.</li>
</ul>We are happy to talk flexible working.Interviews will be held week commencing 18th August 2025.Don’t feel you meet all the requirements? We value transferable skills, experiences, and qualifications, for an informal chat about the role please contact the team at <a href="mailto:hswadmin@staffordshire.gov.uk" target="_blank">hswadmin@staffordshire.gov.uk</a>&nbsp; <a href="mailto:kerris.jones@staffordshire.gov.uk" target="_blank"></a>Our Recruitment Process: We anonymise applications during shortlisting to ensure only relevant information is considered. Please complete your application fully, especially the supporting statement, to highlight what you’ll bring to the role.About Staffordshire County Council We are no ordinary county council:Our Values:The core of who we are as an organisation. Just like we all have personal values that shape our thoughts and behaviour, organisational values drive how we think and act collectively.Our values were created and shaped by colleague feedback and national best practice and they sit at the heart of People Strategy:We have a real sense of community spirit that brings our people together. This feeling of belonging means we are all connected to what we do and take pride in the difference we make every day for Staffordshire people. We are ambitious and our sights are set firmly on a better future.We look forward and race ahead - that goes for your career too.&nbsp;Our benefits:We recognise that it is our employees that are central to everything we do. We aim to create a supportive working environment where employees can achieve their full potential and achieve a healthy work-life balance.&nbsp;In addition to your salary, as a member of staff, you will have access to&nbsp;<a href="https://www.careersatstaffordshire.co.uk/our-rewards-and-benefits/" target="_blank">Our rewards and benefits - Careers at Staffordshire</a>Our recruitment process:As an Authority we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.Staffordshire County Council is an equal opportunities organisation and Disability Confident employer. We encourage applications from all background and communitiesAs part of our commitment as a Disability Confident employer, a Gold&nbsp;Award Armed Forces employer and our commitment to supporting care leavers - we offer a guaranteed interview as long as your&nbsp;application meets the minimum criteria for the post.&nbsp;

Administrative Support Officer

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Please note, we do not accept CVs submitted without a fully completed online application form.




Join Our Dynamic Canterbury Social Work Service as a Senior Practitioner!
Are you an experienced social worker looking to take the next step in your career? Our Canterbury Social Work Service, based at our Local Office in Whitstable, is seeking a dedicated and passionate Senior Practitioner to join our team.
We pride ourselves on being an experienced and supportive service with 5 dedicated teams working collaboratively to make a real difference in the lives of children and families. As a Senior Practitioner, you will play a crucial role in leading and mentoring our talented social workers, ensuring the highest standards of practice and care.
Why Join Us?
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Supportive Environment:&nbsp;Our teams are known for their strong support network and collaborative spirit. You'll be joining a community that values teamwork and mutual support.</li>
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Professional Development:&nbsp;We are committed to your growth and development. You'll have access to a wide range of training and development opportunities to enhance your skills and advance your career.</li>
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Impactful Work:&nbsp;Make a real difference in the lives of children and families in our community. Your expertise and dedication will help shape the future of social work in Canterbury.</li>
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If you are passionate about social work and ready to take on a leadership role in a dynamic and supportive environment, we want to hear from you. Join us at Canterbury Social Work Service and be part of a team that is making a positive impact every day.
About you
Professionally registered with a degree in social work – CQSW, DipSW or equivalent – registered as a social worker with Social Work England -&nbsp;you will have a variety of post-qualification experience of working with children and families.&nbsp;Your experience should cover systemic practice, and you will need an in-depth understanding of legislative and policy frameworks.
Along with a willingness to learn and develop as a practitioner, being a team player is essential in any social work team. You will build relationships with colleagues, as well as statutory, voluntary and private sector agencies.
If you share this vision of excellent Social Work practice, we want to hear from you.
Rewards
In return for helping us achieve our aims, there is a strong commitment to supporting your professional development. As a qualified Social Worker we know that you want to make a difference and working at Kent County Council you will be given every support and opportunity to do so.
We offer an attractive benefits package and a commitment to ensuring that you achieve a healthy work life balance with flexible working arrangements and an emphasis on health and well-being.
About us
The right team
Doing the best for the children of Kent is a team effort and we’ve worked hard to create a culture that fosters excellence and collaboration – a place where social workers are empowered to be creative, share ideas and advice.
The right team needs the right managers. Ours have a well-deserved reputation for being supportive through regular, quality supervision.&nbsp;We also have a number of credible expert practitioners to learn from and you will find them approachable and keen to help. Sharing knowledge is part of who we are. Together, our teams deliver strengthened services and improved outcomes for children.
An integral part of re-thinking the way we work remotely is support for YOU going forward. Here you'll find the assistance, guidance and training available for all colleagues and managers to enable you to make flexible working work for you, your team and your service.
The right time
There has never been a better time to join us. We have invested in every area of our service including the careers of outstanding people who share our commitment to improving young lives in Kent.
The right place
We are proud of our Ofsted rating of outstanding and we are continuing to develop excellent services and ensure ‘Children are at the centre of Kent County Council’s culture and practice’ (Ofsted 2022.) As one of the largest Children’s Social Work Service in the country, we offer a comprehensive learning and development framework in Kent. And because one size doesn’t fit all, we offer opportunities that can be tailored to individual, and team needs.
We can offer a wide variety of work that you are unlikely to find elsewhere. Kent is a large and diverse county, offering a broad range of opportunities to support children and young people from all backgrounds and circumstances. You will be able to work across a range of locations and environments, and to be seconded to or move to other teams.&nbsp;
We place great importance on professional development that enables you to&nbsp;grow your skills and knowledge to&nbsp;manage a varied caseload. There will be new challenges and opportunities with case work and as part of the wider organisation, e.g. developing specialist links with partner agencies and representing Children’s Services in court.
Acting as a role model and mentor to less experienced colleagues, you will contribute to training initiatives, and, proactively maintaining your awareness of changes in child development theories, legislation, policies and practices, you will share your knowledge and uphold high standards of social work.
Benefits
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<li>A competitive starting salary, including an annual market premium payment of up to £5,000 - subject to eligibility.</li>
<li>A supportive team working environment with regular supervision.</li>
<li>Access to a wide range of formal and informal CPD activities underpinned by a performance appraisal scheme and career progression pathway.</li>
<li>An annual appraisal linking your learning and development needs.</li>
<li>Generous annual leave allowance.</li>
<li>Local Government pension scheme.</li>
<li>Access to smarter working / flexible working.</li>
<li>Relocation Package.</li>
<li>You will also have a range of professional development opportunities including the exciting social care academy and routes for progression.&nbsp;</li>
</ul>
Transport
Whilst we foster a hybrid working approach, the role requires you to be mobile throughout a wide operational area including travelling around the county of Kent and beyond to transport children and their belongings and be available to do so in an emergency.&nbsp;
This role is subject to holding a Full UK Driving Licence – The Council is committed to making reasonable adjustments so whilst this job requires the jobholder to drive your application will still be considered if you are unable to drive due to a disability.
Eligibility
This post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure application to the Disclosure and Barring service and registration as a qualified Social Worker with Social Work England.
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.
Applications will be reviewed on a weekly basis. Please do not re-apply if you have been interviewed for this post in the last six months.


Contact Details: To find out more about the role please get in touch today by emailing Jadie Coleman-White on <a href="mailto:Jadie.Coleman-White@kent.gov.uk" target="_blank">Jadie.Coleman-White@kent.gov.uk</a>

Senior Practitioner

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North Kent Children In Care Service have an opportunity for a Senior Practitioner to join their Dartford Team. The role is based at The Willows, Swanley, and supports the Dartford area in North Kent.
Do you want to work in an Outstanding Local Authority? Ofsted have awarded Kent with an Outstanding rating in recognition of the service we provide to our children.
We are now looking for experienced Social Worker who can lend their skills and experience to help us build on our successes. We have a vacancy within North Kent Children Care Service for a Senior Practitioner. The successful candidate will be welcomed into one of our 5 Teams and will be based at The Willows in Swanley. &nbsp;
About the area
The Children in Care Service cover the whole of North Kent, supporting the areas of Dartford, Gravesham and Swale and is a mix of urban and rural communities. Therefore, you will be required to work across the operational area of North Kent.
About the Role
Kent embraces blended working, with scope for a combination of working from home and office. You will be working with a supportive established management team, with good quality supervision, and have excellent opportunities for professional development to manage a varied and complex caseload working with children in care.&nbsp;
You’ll develop areas of specialist practice and bring your professional expertise to a range of cases including of complex cases.
As a role model for good practice and champion for your area of expertise, you’ll set performance expectations, striking a balance between support and oversight. As well as coaching and mentoring less experienced staff, you’ll have the opportunity to act as a Practice Assessor for ASYE and student social workers.
You’ll share your knowledge and experience with the team in a number of ways, including, joint visits, court attendance, case audits and reviews, you will have opportunities to contribute to working groups and multi-agency forums to support the development of new initiatives.
About you
Professionally registered with a degree in social work – CQSW, DipSW or equivalent – you’ll have a variety of post-qualification experience of working with children and families. This should cover systemic practice, and you will need an in-depth understanding of legislative and policy frameworks. We’re also looking for the willingness to develop as a practitioner.
Being a team player is essential in any social work team, and you’ll act as a role model and mentor to less experienced colleagues, contributing to training initiatives. The ability to build relationships with colleagues as well as statutory, voluntary, and private sector agencies, will be key.&nbsp;
Rewards
In return, we offer an attractive benefits package, a competitive salary and a range of professional development opportunities including the exciting social care academy and routes for progression.
We are also committed to ensuring you achieve a healthy work life balance with flexible working arrangements and an emphasis on health and well-being.
Transport
The role requires you to be mobile throughout a wide operational area including travelling around the county of Kent and beyond to transport children and their belongings and be available to do so in an emergency.
This role is subject to holding a Full UK Driving Licence – The Council is committed to making reasonable adjustments so whilst this job requires the jobholder to drive your application will still be considered if you are unable to drive due to a disability.
This post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure application to the Disclosure and Barring service and registration as a qualified Social Worker with Social Work England.
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.
Salary is dependent on experience and progression through the career grade is based on the fulfilment of required capabilities. Applicants must be able to evidence that they have successfully progressed to the required competency level via a recognised career progression pathway when they submit their application.


Contact Details If you require any more information regarding the role, location and responsibilities, please contact:
Kerry Larkin - <a href="mailto:Kerry.Larkin@kent.gov.uk" target="_blank">Kerry.Larkin@kent.gov.uk</a>

Senior Practitioner - North Kent Children In Care Service

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Please apply online via the link provided.
Please note, we do not accept CVs submitted without a fully completed online application form.




We are recruiting a Community Senior Practitioner&nbsp;with a range of different skills and experience.
Within the West Kent Area we currently have a vacancy in the Tunbridge Wells locality.&nbsp;
We operate in a hybrid model of office-based working and working from home to meet the needs of the service.&nbsp;
£3000 Golden Hello payment to all new joiners (subject to criteria) and service related payments following continuous service.&nbsp;
About Us
This is an exciting opportunity to join our community team in Kent as we enhance our locality working practice and put the person and good practice at the heart of what we do.
We work with adults with a range of care and support needs placing individuals at the centre of their support. You will undertake work of varying levels of complexity including, Care Act Assessments, Mental Capacity Act (MCA) Assessments, Court of Protection applications and s42 safeguarding enquiries.
Our social care interventions are structured around the three pillars of excellent practice, exceptional innovation, and meaningful measures. Therefore, our work is orientated around building relationships with the individual their families and carers. We engage with communities early on to help people feel empowered to find trusted help and support locally from a range of sources.
&nbsp;About You
We welcome applications from experienced Social Workers who can demonstrate post-qualification experience in Social Services, Health related agencies or related private or voluntary organisation.&nbsp;
You will hold a registration with Social Work England and be competent to work at the Advanced Practitioner level of the Professional Capabilities Framework for Registered Practitioners.
You will have experience of managing risk and completing safeguarding enquiries
&nbsp;You will be able to demonstrate expertise in the supervision and development of staff, including performance management&nbsp;
We are looking for future employees who have a positive, forward-thinking attitude. Using strengths-based practice with individuals which is built around their desired outcomes and goals. Our teams are imaginative, locally focused and flexible and we are searching for registered practitioners with a like minded approach, working collaboratively as part of a team.&nbsp;
You will hold a Full UK Driving License – The Council is committed to making reasonable adjustments so whilst this job requires the jobholder to drive your application will still be considered if you are unable to drive due to a disability.
Our Support Offer
In return, we offer an attractive benefits package and a commitment to ensuring that you achieve a healthy work life balance and opportunities for flexible working arrangements that meet business need.
We offer generous market premium payments (subject to eligibility). You will also be entitled to a generous annual leave allowance and the local government pension&nbsp;scheme.
You will have excellent opportunities for professional development with access to our social care academy, progression routes and our newly launched practice framework.
We will support you to consolidate your skills and knowledge, assisting you to develop areas of specialist practice development such as Approved Mental Health Professional Training, Best Interest Assessor Training and Practice Educator training.
You will receive regular professional supervision and have the opportunity to critically reflect on your practice. You will be supported to develop your practice and progress your career.&nbsp;
We are increasingly accessible to the public outside of traditional office hours, as we&nbsp;move towards an 8 am to 8 pm, 7 days a week service to ensure service needs&nbsp;are met.
This post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure application to the Disclosure and Barring service and registration as a qualified Social Worker with Social Work England.
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.
We also welcome applications from experienced registered Nurses and Occupational Therapists with relevant experience into our Community Senior Practitioner roles. &nbsp;If you hold a registration with a professional body (Social Work England, HCPC, Nursing and Midwifery Council) and would like to know more about these opportunities please contact please contact Cheryl Quinnell on 03000 415508 who will arrange for someone to contact you.


Contact Details For more information about the role, please contact Cheryl Quinnell on 03000 415508 and a member of the team will respond appropriately.

Community Senior Practitioner

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An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our Careers and Participation Service supporting young people who are at risk of not continuing in learning when they leave statutory education and young people who are Not in Employment Education or Training (NEET). The successful applicant will also deliver careers guidance services in schools as part of our commercial careers offer to schools. &nbsp;We have 2 vacancies, 1x in Stafford and South Staffordshire (29.6hrs per week), and 1x in Chase and Lichfield (37hrs per week).Join us, and you’ll contribute to communities and make a difference – because we all have a part to play in bettering the lives of Staffordshire’s residents.We are looking to recruit a Level 6 Qualified Careers Adviser, or someone who is working towards the level 6 in Careers Guidance, with significant experience of careers guidance in a school or college setting.&nbsp;Main Responsibilities You will work with a wide range of young people, from those who are disaffected to those who are gifted and talented, providing them with careers guidance and transition support to enable them to successfully participate in post 16 learning and maximise their future potential.This will include:<ul>
<li>Delivery of one to one and group careers guidance interventions in education and community settings</li>
<li>Developing and managing effective relationships with school staff and other appropriate professionals</li>
<li>Promoting and growing the commercial careers guidance offer to education providers</li>
</ul>The Ideal Candidate We are looking for someone:<ul>
<li>who is able to engage and work with a wide range of young people, from those who are disaffected to those who are gifted and talented.&nbsp;</li>
<li>that has strong time management skills, to enable you to manage a caseload of young people and education providers to meet objectives.&nbsp;</li>
<li>who can develop and manage working relationships with key staff in schools and with other professionals who are working young people on your caseload.&nbsp;</li>
</ul>“We’re happy to talk flexible working”&nbsp;Interview Dates:&nbsp;3 and 5&nbsp;September 2025.For more information about the role please contact Janet Kemp regarding the Stafford and South Staffordshire: <a href="mailto:Janet.kemp1@staffordshire.gov.uk" target="_blank">Janet.kemp1@staffordshire.gov.uk</a> or Mike Gilbert regarding Chase and Lichfield: <a href="mailto:Mike.gilbert1@staffordshire.gov.uk" target="_blank">Mike.gilbert1@staffordshire.gov.uk</a>We anonymise applications during shortlisting to ensure only relevant information is considered. Please complete your application fully, especially the supporting statement, to highlight what you’ll bring to the role.About Staffordshire County Council We are no ordinary county council:Our Values:The core of who we are as an organisation. Just like we all have personal values that shape our thoughts and behaviour, organisational values drive how we think and act collectively.Our values were created and shaped by colleague feedback and national best practice and they sit at the heart of People Strategy:We have a real sense of community spirit that brings our people together. This feeling of belonging means we are all connected to what we do and take pride in the difference we make every day for Staffordshire people. We are ambitious and our sights are set firmly on a better future.We look forward and race ahead - that goes for your career too.&nbsp;Our benefits:We recognise that it is our employees that are central to everything we do. We aim to create a supportive working environment where employees can achieve their full potential and achieve a healthy work-life balance.&nbsp;In addition to your salary, as a member of staff, you will have access to&nbsp;<a href="https://www.careersatstaffordshire.co.uk/our-rewards-and-benefits/" target="_blank">Our rewards and benefits - Careers at Staffordshire</a>Our recruitment process:As an Authority we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.Staffordshire County Council is an equal opportunities organisation and Disability Confident employer. We encourage applications from all background and communitiesAs part of our commitment as a Disability Confident employer, a Gold&nbsp;Award Armed Forces employer and our commitment to supporting care leavers - we offer a guaranteed interview as long as your&nbsp;application meets the minimum criteria for the post.&nbsp;As you’ll know safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our children and young people/vulnerable adults is important to us and that’s why this position is subject to a criminal record check from the Disclosure and Barring Service. If applicable you should disclose details of unspent and unfiltered spent reprimands, formal warnings, cautions and convictions in your application form.

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Please apply online via the link provided.
Please note, we do not accept CVs submitted without a fully completed online application form.




We are recruiting a Social Worker with a range of different skills and experience.
Within the West Kent Area we currently have a vacancy in the Tunbridge Wells Community Team
We operate in a hybrid model of office-based working and working from home to meet the needs of the service.&nbsp;
£3000 Golden Hello payment to all new joiners (subject to criteria) and service related payments following continuous service.&nbsp;
About Us
This is an exciting opportunity to join our community team in Kent as we enhance our locality working practice and put the person and good practice at the heart of what we do.
We work with adults with a range of care and support needs placing individuals at the centre of their support. You will undertake work of varying levels of complexity including, Care Act Assessments, Mental Capacity Act (MCA) Assessments, Court of Protection applications and s42 safeguarding enquiries.
Our social care interventions are structured around the three pillars of excellent practice, exceptional innovation, and meaningful measures. Therefore, our work is orientated around building relationships with the individual their families and carers. We engage with communities early on to help people feel empowered to find trusted help and support locally from a range of sources.
About You
We welcome applications from experienced and newly qualified social workers, all of whom can demonstrate capability of practice in accordance with current professional standards, legislative and policy frameworks.
You will hold a registration with Social Work England.
You will have a high level of literacy and communication skills, both verbal and written.
We are looking for future employees who have a positive, forward-thinking attitude. Using strengths-based practice with individuals which is built around their desired outcomes and goals. Our teams are imaginative, locally focused and flexible and we are searching for registered practitioners with a likeminded approach, working collaboratively as part of a team.
You will hold a Full UK Driving License – The Council is committed to making reasonable adjustments so whilst this job requires the jobholder to drive your application will still be considered if you are unable to drive due to a disability.
Our Support Offer
In return, we offer an attractive benefits package and a commitment to ensuring that you achieve a healthy work life balance and opportunities for flexible working arrangements that meet business need.
We offer generous market premium payments (subject to eligibility). You will also be entitled to a generous annual leave allowance and the local government pension&nbsp;scheme.
You will have excellent opportunities for professional development with access to our social care academy, progression routes and our newly launched practice framework.
We will support you to consolidate your skills and knowledge, assisting you to develop areas of specialist practice development such as Approved Mental Health Professional Training, Best Interest Assessor Training and Practice Educator training.
You will receive regular professional supervision and have the opportunity to critically reflect on your practice. You will be supported to develop your practice and progress your career.
Please state your preferred areas of work and full time or part time preference on your application forms.
We are increasingly accessible to the public outside of traditional office hours, as we&nbsp;move towards an 8 am to 8 pm, 7 days a week service to ensure service needs&nbsp;are met.
This post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure application to the Disclosure and Barring service and a relevant professional qualification (Social Work, Nursing or Occupational Therapy) as well as up to date registration with the appropriate professional body.&nbsp;
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.
We also welcome applications from experienced registered nurses and occupational therapists with relevant experience into our Community Practitioner roles. &nbsp;If you hold a registration with a professional body (Social Work England, HCPC, Nursing and Midwifery Council) and would like to know more about these opportunities please contact Cheyrl Quinnell on 03000 415508 and a member of the team will respond appropriately.


Contact Details For more information about the role, please contact Cheryl Quinnell on 03000 415508 and a member of the team will respond appropriately.

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