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An opportunity has arisen within the Environment &amp; Regeneration directorate for a Catering Assistant to work under the supervision of the Cook and/or Assistant Cook to assist and carry out any instructions given in the preparation, cooking and serving of food, clearing away, washing up, cleaning processes or handling of cash.
Multiple positions are available - please state on your application your preferred location of work.
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BG01643


Coed y Garn Primary, Nantyglo


10 hours per week - permanent




BG14562


Tredegar Comprehensive, Tredegar


10 hours per week – permanent




BG17317


Ebbw Fawr Primary/Pen y Cwm, Ebbw Vale


17.5 hours per week – permanent




BG01543


Beaufort Hill Primary, Ebbw Vale


10 hours per week – fixed term for 3 months




BGNEW


Ebbw Fawr Secondary Campus, Ebbw Vale


12.5 hours per week – Permanent – 3 positions available




You will be prepared to work additional hours or at any reasonable time of day as required in order to ensure the smooth running of the catering unit.
The successful candidate will possess a current Food Safety Level II qualification and be willing to undertake any training considered necessary for the post.
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.&nbsp; A comprehensive pre-employment screening process will be undertaken which will include an Enhanced Disclosure with Child Barred List
For information on the re-employment and re-engagement of former employees please refer to the Council’s Pay Policy.
About us
At Blaenau Gwent, we are passionate about the work we do and the impact we have. &nbsp;We empower our staff to make meaningful changes and take action to enhance our services.
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For further information or if you would like to have an information discussion, please contact Amanda Baird 07814 645181




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At Castle Wood, we value professionals who are passionate about making a positive impact on children's lives. Our vision, ‘Together, children first…’, drives everything we do. We are looking for Teaching Assistants with the initiative, dedication, commitment, a sense of fun, and the ability to work as part of a team. You are likely to be working with children who have complex autism, may be non-verbal and have challenging behaviours. &nbsp;You will work with children on both a 1:1 and group basis. Experience and knowledge of Early Years practices are preferred, as they underpin all teaching and learning within the school.Our Values Our vision, "Together, children first," reflects our belief that everyone plays a vital role in helping our pupils reach their full potential.Our values drive everything we do at Castle Wood. The school values are honesty, integrity, trust, empathy, respect.What is the job role? We are seeking a dynamic and enthusiastic Teaching Assistant to join our dedicated team at Castle Wood, a vibrant and innovative special needs school for children aged 3 to 11. As a broad-spectrum special needs school, we take pride in our commitment to Early Years practices, which are integrated throughout our curriculum. Due to expansion in September, we are looking to increase our team of Teaching Assistants.Hours: 33.5 hours per week. 38 weeks term time plus 5 training days – 39 weeks in total<ul><li>Monday - Wednesday: 8:30 am – 3:30 pm</li><li>Thursday: 8:30 am – 4:30 pm</li><li>Friday: 8:30 am – 3:30 pm</li><li>A 30-minute unpaid lunch break each day.</li></ul>How to Apply:In your application, please detail the skills, knowledge, and expertise that would make you a successful Teaching Assistant, and explain why you are drawn to working in a special school environment.Key Requirements:• &nbsp; This post is exempt under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, and appointment will be subject to a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.• &nbsp; Castle Wood is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.Useful Information:• &nbsp; We encourage prospective applicants to arrange a tour of our school. To schedule a visit, please email: <a href="mailto:cwhhr@castlewood.coventry.sch.uk" target="_blank">cwhhr@castlewood.coventry.sch.uk</a>• &nbsp; Due to the high volume of applications expected, we are unable to respond to each one individually. If you do not hear from us by Mid-January 2026 unfortunately, your application has not been successful on this occasion.Previous Applicants Need Not Re-Apply.Who are we looking for? We are looking for a candidate who has:<ul><li>GCSEs in Maths and English (Grade 4/C or above) or equivalent.</li><li>Strong communication skills and the ability to use relevant technology and equipment effectively.</li><li>The ability to work collaboratively as part of a team.</li><li>A commitment to the happiness, well-being, self-esteem, and progress of all students at the school.</li><li>Personal skills and qualities that enable the formation of positive relationships with children, parents, and carers.</li><li>High aspirations for both their pupils and themselves.</li><li>Desirable Qualities:</li><li>A strong understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) would be an advantage. However, a willingness to learn and embrace EYFS practices and principles is essential.</li><li>Previous experience working in a special school is desirable but not essential.</li></ul>We Offer:<ul><li>Fabulous, warm, and enthusiastic children to work with.</li><li>A happy, welcoming school with a supportive team environment.</li><li>Personalised continuing professional development to help you grow in your role.</li><li>An excellent well-being package including occupational health, a counselling service, and a salary sacrifice scheme with childcare vouchers and a cycle-to-work scheme.</li><li>Local government pension scheme arrangements.</li><li>Opportunities to work alongside experts from various disciplines.</li><li>Support from governors and parents.</li><li>Staff workwear provided, along with free tea and coffee.</li><li>Free on-site car parking.</li></ul>Please apply using the online application form ensuring you outline your skills, abilities, and experience in line with the key areas on the advert and Job Description and Person Specification.Interview date:&nbsp; January 2026Following recommendations from Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) for an additional pre-employment check with effect 1 Sept 22, please note that an online search may form part of this recruitment process.

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<h2>Job introduction</h2>Job title: Team Manager - Targeted ServicesA bit about us:Liverpool is home to vibrant, energetic, and engaged communities, people who take real ownership of their local area and are passionate about making our city a better place. We've got ambitious targets to meet and we need people who are driven, dynamic and ready to deliver the very best for our communities.&nbsp;Public service is more important than ever, and this role represents a real opportunity to make a difference to our communities by transforming the way we work and placing our residents at the heart of everything we do.&nbsp;Working at Liverpool City Council provides an opportunity to contribute to your community and make a positive impact on the lives of residents. Our values shape how we work to deliver public services, and how we communicate with the residents we serve. We care about the best outcomes for local people, through our public services.We are proud of our world-famous thriving city with its rich culture, as well as affordable housing, good schools, beautiful green spaces – there’s really something for everyone!Our Practice Model – “Our City, Our Children, Together” – was chosen by colleagues, parents and carers, children, and young people to reflect our collective commitment to working collaboratively, it is more than just a practice model, it is a shared vision. Every part of this model has been co-produced with the people who access and deliver our services.&nbsp;It represents our values, our relationships, and our belief that, by working together, we can create the best outcomes for children, young people, and their networks. This is a model we can be proud of and one that truly belongs to all of us.We are seeking a Prevention Youth Justice Team Manager with the drive and determination to go the extra mile: a team player with tenacity who can support the service to provide innovative and excellent preventative services to young people in Liverpool.The role:<ul><li>The successful Team Manager will join a strong and experienced management team and a committed workforce who are focused on improving outcomes for young people through the application of best practice and high professional standards</li><li>You the Team Manager should have the ability to lead, inspire, motivate and support their team to deliver a high quality youth justice service including assessing need, planning and delivering focused interventions to prevent offending and safeguard children and young people</li><li>As the dedicated Team Manager you should have experience of working with complex adolescents within a statutory framework and a proven ability to improve outcomes for young people.</li><li>As the Team Manager &nbsp;you should hold a relevant degree-level qualification and also have substantial post-qualifying experience and evidence&nbsp;</li></ul>Our offer to you:<ul><li>At least 27 days holiday, plus bank holidays rising to 32 after 5 years’ service (pro rata if part time) - option to purchase further days</li><li>Agile working (role dependent) - a “Flexibility First” approach to agile working, where flexibility is the norm rather than the exception</li><li>Part of the Local Government Pension Scheme – option to join the AVC Scheme</li><li>Progression -&nbsp;opportunities and training through a wide range of high quality learning</li><li>Health and Wellbeing - offer including Employee Assistance Programme</li><li>Cycle to Work and Travel Pass Schemes&nbsp;</li><li>Drive Time –&nbsp;a salary sacrifice car lease scheme</li><li>Family friendly policies with enhanced leave &nbsp;</li><li>Discounted Gym Memberships&nbsp;</li><li>Employee Volunteering Scheme&nbsp;</li><li>Medicash&nbsp;</li></ul>Next steps: Closing date: midnight Friday 16th January 2026 Shortlisting date:&nbsp;w/c Monday 19th January 2026 Interview date:&nbsp;w/c Monday 2nd February 2026 Interview type: Face to Face competency based interview with a presentationWe reserve the right to close vacancies earlier than the specified date should we receive sufficient applications. If interested, please complete an application as early as possible.Please note: this vacancy is classified as a politically restricted position.If you would like to talk to a member of the team about the role or have an informal discussion, please contact Emma Rathbone at <a href="mailto:emma.rathbone@liverpool.gov.uk" target="_blank">emma.rathbone@liverpool.gov.uk</a>.Watch our recruitment video and see what life is like working at Liverpool City Council.Liverpool City Council is committed to fostering a workforce representative of the communities we serve.&nbsp;As an Equal Opportunities Employer, we believe in appointing candidates based on their skills, experience, qualifications, and abilities. To support this commitment, we guarantee an interview to candidates from under-represented groups who meet the minimum essential criteria for the role.&nbsp;If you require any reasonable adjustments in line with the Equality Act 2010, such as an application form in a different format or additional time to complete your application, please contact us at <a href="mailto:recruitment@liverpool.gov.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@liverpool.gov.uk</a>.Although we advertise on Jobs Go Public, and other websites, your application process will be directed to our Tribepad system.&nbsp;Please note that all communication regarding your application for this post will be sent to the email address that you have registered on Tribepad, including your invite to interview if you are shortlisted. Please check your emails regularly, including Spam/Junk, after the closing dates for notifications. &nbsp;Please ensure you complete your full profile, work and education history in Tribepad.Eligibility to work in the UK will be verified in the final stages of the selection process.&nbsp;All candidates must either already have a right to work in the UK before commencing employment or meet the Home Office criteria for Visa sponsorship.&nbsp;Candidates who require sponsorship should evaluate the Home Office eligibility <a href="https://protect-eu.mimecast.com/s/gRWgCZ668UPJVq6ijjIC3?domain=urldefense.com" target="_blank">criteria</a> for a Skilled Worker visa before applying.This is not legal advice, and we advise you to seek your own independent legal advice tailored to your own personal circumstances.

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Join our dedicated team at Castle Wood, a vibrant special needs school supporting pupils aged 3 to 11 with a range of needs, including PMLD, SLD, ASD, and complex behavioural challenges. We're passionate about making a meaningful difference in the lives of our students.What We Offer:<ul><li>Friendly, enthusiastic, and well-behaved children who are a joy to work with</li><li>A happy, welcoming school environment with a supportive team</li><li>Personalised opportunities for continuing professional development</li><li>A strong focus on staff wellbeing, including access to occupational health and counselling services</li><li>Staff workwear provided</li><li>Complimentary tea and coffee</li></ul><ul><li>Free on-site car parking</li></ul>Our Values Our vision, "Together, children first," reflects our belief that everyone plays a vital role in helping our pupils reach their full potential.Our values drive everything we do at Castle Wood. The school values are honesty, integrity, trust, empathy, respect. What is the job role? Key responsibilities include:<ul><li>Supervising pupils and ensuring their safety during the midday break, including in the dining hall, playground, classrooms, and circulation areas</li><li>Assisting with setting up and clearing away tables and chairs before and after lunch</li><li>Providing support with personal care when required</li><li>Enhancing pupils’ lunchtime experience by leading and organising play activities—this includes supervising games, encouraging the safe and appropriate use of equipment, and creating a positive atmosphere in both outdoor and indoor spaces, such as classrooms and courtyards</li><li>Serving lunches to pupils while following appropriate food hygiene and handling procedures</li><li>Supporting pupils with feeding when necessary and helping to develop their eating skills</li><li>Assisting pupils in returning trays, cutlery, and disposing of waste food</li></ul>Please note that, due to the expected high volume of applications, we are unable to respond to all applicants. If you have not heard from us within one month of the closing date, please assume your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.Who are we looking for? The ideal candidate will:<ul><li>Genuinely enjoy working with children</li><li>Communicate and interact effectively with both staff and pupils</li><li>Be responsible, calm under pressure, and able to respond quickly and appropriately to any situation that may arise</li></ul>Ideally, have experience working with children with special educational needs (SEN), although this is not essentialInterview date: January 2026Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to undertake an enhanced criminal record check via the DBS.Following recommendations from Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) for an additional pre employment check with effect 1 Sept 22, please note, an online search may form part of this recruitment process.

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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 Communications Team is at the heart of Council work, helping to promote decisions, publicise events and keep everyone informed and up to date.

The team works closely with councillors and senior managers to ensure all areas of the Council’s work get the publicity they need to help residents in their daily lives – from bin collections to staging the Godiva Festival and roadworks to fostering and adoption.

It works with local and national media organisations and across a broad range of communications tools to promote the Council’s work, including social media, digital and photography, as well as being responsible for areas such as internal marketing and graphic design.

The City Council provides vital services to thousands of residents and needs to make sure they know exactly what’s being planned and why. The Communications Team makes sure that happens, as well as keeping staff across the authority informed and able to carry out their roles equipped with the latest knowledge.
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.

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	<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? Internal Communications Lead - Coventry City CouncilAre you a skilled communicator passionate about engaging and empowering employees?&nbsp;Coventry City Council is seeking an Internal Communications Lead to play a pivotal role in connecting with our 4,500+ employees across the city. You'll deliver an internal communications strategy that drives engagement, supports organisational priorities, and fosters a culture of openness, inclusion, and collaboration.&nbsp;Key responsibilities include:<ul><li>Managing day-to-day delivery of our internal communications strategy</li><li>Planning multi-channel campaigns that support change, engagement, and wellbeing</li><li>Creating compelling content for our intranet, newsletters, digital screens, and staff events</li><li>Providing strategic advice to senior leaders on effective team engagement</li><li>Chairing our Internal Communications and Engagement (ICE) Board</li><li>Championing inclusive, accessible communications that represent our diverse workforce</li></ul>You'll bring proven experience in internal communications and staff engagement, with expertise in strategic campaign planning, content creation, and stakeholder collaboration.&nbsp;You'll thrive managing competing priorities in a fast-paced environment and use insight to continuously improve our approach.Grade 7 | Hybrid working available | Council House, CoventryJoin us in ensuring our people are informed, motivated, and empowered to deliver for Coventry's residents.All candidates must have the Right to Work in the UK. We are currently not offering sponsorship for this role.Who are we looking for? We are seeking a skilled and strategic communicator who is passionate about engaging people and driving positive change. The ideal candidate will bring both creativity and clarity to our internal communications, ensuring our 5,000+ employees feel informed, valued, and empowered.You will be someone who:<ul><li>Embodies our One Coventry values – open, fair, accountable, innovative, respectful, and committed to inclusion.</li><li>Thinks strategically – able to align communications with organisational priorities and deliver measurable impact.</li><li>Builds strong relationships – confident working with senior leaders, managers, and staff at all levels to foster collaboration.</li><li>Communicates with impact – skilled at creating engaging, accessible content across multiple channels.</li><li>Champions diversity and inclusion – ensuring every voice is heard and represented positively.</li><li>Thrives in change – adaptable, proactive, and able to lead communications through organisational transformation and crisis situations.</li><li>Motivates and inspires – capable of energising communication champions and empowering colleagues to share and act on information.</li></ul>Within our team global majorities are currently under-represented, as a result we would like to encourage people from minority ethnic backgrounds to apply for thisThis role is perfect for someone who combines strategic vision with hands-on delivery, and who wants to make a real difference to the culture and engagement of a large, diverse workforce. 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): Week commencing 19th of January&nbsp;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>

Internal Communications Lead

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About the RoleSalary: £43,454 - £57,775 per annum (market supplement included) Contract Type: Fixed term or Secondment Working Pattern: Full time - 37 hour per week Location: Based at County Hall North, Horsham with hybrid working'Working with Social Care feels like a one team approach, completing joint visits to young people can have a real impact on the child, knowing there is a cohesive team around them, encouraging and supporting them through their time within our services really can make a huge difference. It's a privilege to work with the team at West Sussex and their child centred approach.' - Amy, Youth SergeantWe have an exciting opportunity for a Social Worker to join our Serious Youth Violence, Missing and Exploitation Team. This dynamic role involves leading on Child Exploitation cases, working collaboratively with a range of partner agencies, navigating complex family relationships and legal frameworks with confidence and care.You will manage a caseload under regular supervision and prepare for and work with individuals, families, carers, groups, and communities to provide assessments for their needs and circumstances. With a supportive team environment, you shall deliver first class support to vulnerable children and young people. You will champion innovate ways of working in a team where successes are celebrated and have opportunities to advance in your professional journey.Our ideal candidate will be emotionally intelligent, organised, resilient individuals who adds value and comprehensive knowledge to the team. You will have knowledge of Social Work policies and practices, along with implementing a range of therapeutic interventions to support change.Please note you will need to be able to travel independently around the county, including to areas that may not be easily accessible by public transport. Pool cars and pool bikes are available.Internal 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.How We Support You<ul><li>Flexible and hybrid working options within your small practice teams, managed by a Team Manager and supported by Child &amp; Family Workers as well as additional flexible administrative support from Coordinators embedded within the service.</li><li>Regular group supervision and peer learning alongside specialist roles within the team to focus on the most vulnerable children.</li><li>We pay your Social Worker England registration fee.</li><li>Excellent learning and development provisions with 5 CPD and training days per year and access to Research in Practice and Community Care Inform.</li><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 up to 29 days (plus opportunity to buy additional leave)</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>About YouJust some of the skills and experience you will need include:<ul><li>Analysis and interpretation of complex information and data to enable prioritisation and support in planning next steps.</li><li>Work as part of a team and partnership with key stakeholders to assess needs and implement outcomes.</li><li>Communicate effectively to all audiences, both written and orally and negotiated and persuade where necessary.</li><li>Recognised Social Work qualification e.g. Degree in Social Work, Post Graduate Certificate in Social Work, DipSW, CQSW or equivalent as recognised by the relevant professional body.</li><li>Completed relevant post qualifying training, have evidence of at least one year's experience post qualification and be registered with the relevant professional body.</li><li>Knowledge of theoretical Social Work concepts and practices, with demonstrable examples of dealing with a breadth of complex issues and situations, for example, attachment, impact of developmental trauma and child development, motivational interviewing, relational practice, solution-focussed interventions and systemic working. A good understanding of anti-oppressive, anti-discriminatory and anti-racist practice in social work.</li><li>Experience of managing levels of risk within a caseload of complex cases.</li><li>You will need to be able to travel independently around the county, including to areas that may not be easily accessible by public transport. Pool cars and pool bikes are available.</li></ul>For a full list of key skills and experience please refer to the job description attached.About UsHere at West Sussex County Council, we are ambitious for our children and our workforce. We have made great improvements in our service for the children and families in West Sussex over 5 years. You will join us as at a key time on our continuous improvement journey; the service you would be joining has a stable workforce with manageable caseloads and a fully permanent management team. We are proud of the work we do and we are proud to be a support and inclusive employer.That's why we need professionals, like you, who really want to be part of the positive change that is happening for children. Be part of an ambitious ongoing improvement plan and make a significant difference to children and families in West Sussex. There has never been a more rewarding time to join.For further information about us and about working in Children's Social Care at West Sussex County Council, please visit <a href="http://www.westsussex.gov.uk/CSCR" target="_blank">Careers in children's social work in West Sussex</a>.Further InformationThe reference number for this role is CAFHE06009 For an informal conversation or for further information regarding the role, please contact Amelia Holdstock on For issues or queries regarding your application please contact .To apply, please follow the links below to upload your CV and complete our application. In your application form 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 Social Work England registration, 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.

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Join our dedicated team at Castle Wood, a vibrant special needs school supporting pupils aged 3 to 11 with a range of needs, including PMLD, SLD, ASD, and complex behavioural challenges. We're passionate about making a meaningful difference in the lives of our students.We offer:<ul><li>Enthusiastic, happy children</li><li>A welcoming, supportive team</li><li>Personalised professional development</li><li>Staff workwear</li><li>Free tea, coffee, and on-site parking</li><li>Excellent wellbeing benefits, including occupational health, counselling, salary sacrifice schemes (childcare vouchers, cycle to work)</li><li>Local government pension scheme</li><li>Opportunities to collaborate with experts</li><li>Supportive governors and parents</li></ul>Our Values Our vision, "Together, children first," reflects our belief that everyone plays a vital role in helping our pupils reach their full potential.Our values drive everything we do at Castle Wood. The school values are honesty, integrity, trust, empathy, and respect. What is the job role? We are currently looking to appoint a highly motivated, enthusiastic, and inspirational SEN Teacher who brings a "can do" attitude and a strong desire to work with children with complex learning needs. The successful candidate will ideally begin with us in 2026. Our school has expanded, and you will play a key role in supporting this growth while continuing our journey towards excellence. We aim to hire someone who will help shape the future of our school and inspire the next generation of learners.You will have experience working with special needs children, particularly those with Autism, and a keen interest in demonstrating innovation and excellence in your classroom practice. We are looking for someone with high expectations for themselves and their pupils—someone who can engage and challenge students with complex needs, helping them develop a lifelong love of learning and realise their full potential. A solid understanding of Early Years principles is beneficial, as we incorporate these across all age groups within the school. You will be teaching children with complex needs, including ASD, sensory difficulties, and potentially PMLD children.Who are we looking for? We are seeking an enthusiastic and dynamic Teacher who demonstrates:<ul><li>A strong vision and a passion for deepening both knowledge and practice</li><li>The personal skills and qualities necessary to form positive relationships with colleagues, parents, and carers</li><li>Ambition, both for themselves and for their pupils</li><li>Resilience and flexibility</li></ul>The successful candidate will:<ul><li>Understand the importance of safeguarding children</li><li>Show a commitment to continuous professional development</li><li>Have knowledge of current educational developments, particularly in relation to pupils with special educational needs, including Autism</li><li>Be experienced in planning, assessment, recording, and reporting for pupils with a broad spectrum of needs</li><li>Be able to work in partnership with outside agencies to meet pupils’ needs</li><li>Possess knowledge and practical experience of effective behaviour management strategies to manage challenging behaviour</li><li>Ideally have experience working in a special school setting</li><li>Be familiar with effective assessment and target-setting for pupils with learning difficulties</li><li>Hold current training in Team Teach, positive handling, or safer handling skills</li></ul>In return, we offer:<ul><li>Personalised Continuing Professional Learning tailored to your development</li><li>Opportunities to collaborate with experts from a range of disciplines</li><li>The chance to work beyond the school with wider networks</li><li>Supportive colleagues, governors, and parents</li><li>Staff workwear</li><li>A comprehensive staff wellbeing package, including the option to take PPA off-site, an employee assistance programme, a salary sacrifice scheme, access to our hydrotherapy pool, free tea and coffee, and free staff parking</li></ul>Interview date: January 2026Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to undertake an enhanced criminal record check via the DBS.Following recommendations from Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) for an additional pre employment check with effect 1 Sept 22, please note,&nbsp;an online search may form part of this recruitment process.

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Required ASAP:
SCHOOL OFFICE ADMINISTRATOR Permanent (Responsible to: Office manager)
 We require ASAP an experienced, enthusiastic and reliable administrator to join our bush school office team.
 This is a fantastic opportunity to work in a friendly and supportive environment where no two days are the same. You will be part of a well-established team working together to provide outstanding support to staff, students, and parents.
 What we’re looking for: • Highly organised with excellent attention to detail • Ability to work under pressure and use initiative • A positive, can-do attitude • First Aid certificate. A valid First Aid certificate is desirable but not essential as full training will be provided.
 Hours: 19 hours per week 39 weeks [term time plus one week] Working hours: Monday to Thursday 12:30 to 16:00 and Fridays 10:30 to 16:00
 Grade 4: scp 05 to 06 £11,335 to £11,515 (actual salary) [whole year equivalent: £25,583 - £25,989]
 Closing date: 12 noon, Friday 16th January 2026
 Full details and an application form can be downloaded from our website: <a href="http://www.alsagerschool.org" target="_blank">www.alsagerschool.org</a> or contact us on 01270 871100
 The appointment is subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks, including an enhanced DBS disclosure.&nbsp;

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Are you passionate about making a difference and want to join an exceptional team? 
Enfield Youth Justice Service is recruiting an Intensive Youth Support Officer to help us deliver high-quality, innovative work. 
We are looking for dedicated individuals committed to achieving the best outcomes for children, young people, their families, and the wider community. Flexibility is essential to meet the needs of our service. 
About the Role 
This is a key position focused on delivering impactful interventions for young people involved in the criminal justice system. The post holder will: 
 
 - Support children subject to an Intensive Supervision and Surveillance (ISS) requirement. 
 - Visit children in custody and assist with resettlement planning and delivery upon release. 
 
We need someone who is resourceful, organised, and creative—skilled at building positive, trusting relationships with young people and families, confident in challenging harmful attitudes and behaviours, and able to manage time effectively in a fast-paced environment. 
Key Responsibilities 
 
 - Develop and deliver structured programmes addressing a range of needs, including offence-specific interventions and life skills. 
 - Use a trauma-informed approach when engaging with young people. 
 - Provide support, guidance, and advocacy while challenging views and behaviours that may lead to further offending. 
 - Maintain accurate, timely records in line with national standards. 
 
 - Work flexibly across different sites, including: 
 
 - Face-to-face work in the secure estate 
 - Office-based duties 
 - Home visits 
 
Our Vision 
We aim to see children as children within youth justice services—treating them fairly, building on their strengths, and supporting rehabilitation so they can make positive contributions to society. This role is central to achieving that vision by supporting young people subject to ISS, in custody, and during their transition and resettlement back into the community or adult services. 
Contact Details 
If you would like to know more about the role, please contact Tammy Rosser on 020 8132 2785 for an informal discussion or to arrange a visit to the team. 
Enfield’s Social Care Centre of Excellence confirms our commitment to creating and maintaining an environment for new and existing staff to be the best and deliver high quality social work to our most vulnerable children and young people. It brings our recruitment, professional development and support into the one portal for social care staff to see what we have to offer and how we are supporting them to continue to learn and develop on a professional basis. For more information please visit <a href="https://new.enfield.gov.uk/centreofexcellence/about-us/" target="_blank">https://new.enfield.gov.uk/centreofexcellence/about-us/</a> 
“This authority is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share in this commitment”. 
We reserve the right to close this vacancy once a sufficient number of applications have been received. Therefore, we advise that you complete fully and submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment. 
We do not see your name or title when shortlisting your application. This is one of many initiatives to build a more talented and diverse workforce. However, if you put your name on your CV or Statement it will be visible to us. For this reason, we ask that you do not include your name on these documents. Please note it is your responses to the Essential/Desirable criteria, as detailed in the Job Description and Person Specification which is available on the job advert, that will determine if you are shortlisted for an interview, therefore we encourage you to always address the essential and desirable criteria in your application/CV. 
Why it's great to work for Enfield Council: 
 
 - An excellent pension through the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS). 
 - Up to 32 days annual leave depending on grade and length of service. You will also get eight public holidays per year and an extra day off at Christmas. 
 - A blend of remote and office based working for most roles. 
 - Interest free season ticket loan repayable over three or ten months. 
 - Career development and learning experiences from a range of training courses and learning methods. 
 - Employee Assistance Programme to provide advice and counselling services. This is a free and confidential service available to staff and members of their family. 
 - Health and leisure discounts and tax-free bikes for work. 
 - 1 month's paid sabbatical for registered Social Workers working in Children's Social Care. 
 
We are passionate about our people and how we deliver services to our community in Enfield. That’s why we encourage a culture that puts our customers at the heart of everything we do - by empowering our people to work together to find solutions, be open, honest and respectful, take responsibility and listen and learn. If you value these behaviours too, we’d love to hear from you - and of course we are always happy to talk flexible working, click here to find out more. 
If you have previously applied for this role within the past 6 months, unfortunately, a second application will not be considered.

London Borough of Enfield

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Brokerage Assistant - Grade 4 - £31611- &nbsp;£33987pa 12 Month Secondment/Fixed Term Opportunity <ul><li>Provision of an integrated financial administrative and management service for Children’s Services, entailing accurate, timely and robust budget management support, ensuring all systems and advice complies with the Council’s financial framework and policy.</li> <li>Reconcile service based systems to the Council’s general ledger system.</li> <li>Process payments to providers, suppliers, clients and members of staff efficiently through the appropriate systems on a timely basis so that payments are made on time to ensure continuation of services.&nbsp;</li> <li>Provide financial management information and advice to budget holders in respect of budget management, setting monitoring.&nbsp;</li> <li>Support the Children’s Finance Officers/Brokerage Officers with the tasks relating to the management of the Children’s Service procurement cards.</li> <li>Collate data and provide accurate management information with regard to service grants and liaise with external funding bodies where appropriate and necessary to do so.&nbsp;</li> <li>Work across areas as required to support the range of budgets in this demand led area, so that continuation of service is facilitated and there are no single pints of failure.&nbsp;</li> <li>Monitor inboxes and service requests ensuring that these are picked up and dealt with as soon as practicable.&nbsp;</li> <li>Develop an understanding of Children’s services so that the support from a finance perspective is well informed with regard to service risks.&nbsp;</li> <li>Work with a wide range of cost centre managers and colleagues for the fulfilment of the tasks associated with this role.&nbsp;</li> <li>Ensure an understanding of financial principles and standards and advise the service accordingly.&nbsp;</li> <li>Ensure accuracy of all budget monitoring activity and that an audit trial is in place for all payments and budget activity, in line with financial frameworks.&nbsp;</li> <li>Ensure segregation of duties and correct authorisation process for all transactions that are processed by the post holder.&nbsp;</li> <li>Contribute to revision of systems and process to make this as streamlined and efficient as possible.&nbsp;</li> </ul> Please see JD&nbsp;attached For an informal discussion about the post, please contact&nbsp;<a href="mailto:claire.norrington@havering.gov.uk" target="_blank">claire.norrington@havering.gov.uk</a> The closing date for the receipt of applications is 11/01/2026&nbsp;however interest in this job may be high and we therefore reserve the right to close the vacancy early. You will be notified if your application has been successful. &nbsp;Interview date to be confirmed. Should you require any help or advice with your online application, please contact the Recruitment Helpdesk on 01708 432770 &nbsp; 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&nbsp;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 Same Posting Description for Internal and External Candidates

London Borough of Havering

Brokerage Assistant

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About the RoleSalary: £29,540 to £32,061 per annum Contract Type: Fixed Term or Secondment to cover maternity leave Working Pattern: Full time, 37 hours per week Location: County Hall North, Horsham with hybrid working and countywide travelAn exciting opportunity has arisen to join our Community Supervision Team as a Youth Justice Support Officer. The Community Supervision Team work with children involved with the Youth Justice System who are subject to Out of Court Disposals and statutory Court Orders. They aim to address young people's needs, support their aspirations and goals and help them repair the harm caused by their offending behaviour.As a Youth Justice Support Officer, you will be responsible for supervising vulnerable children and young people presenting a risk of re-offending and serious harm. You will use creative and effective supervisory techniques to engage children and young people to enable them to make long term sustainable change and promote best outcomes. You will work with their families, educational settings and more, with the support from the wider team, to help achieve their potential and contribute positively to their community.We are looking for people who have experience working with vulnerable children and young people, who can listen and bring a holistic approach to those they support. You will have good assessment skills with strong organisational and literacy skills to complete written reports. Motivation and resilience are key to plan and provide effective interventions, while reflecting and adapting your own practice.The role is based within in a supportive team environment with access to specialists and colleagues from the wider service. You will receive regular support and supervision from your team manager, with access to relevant and specialist training to build and develop your skills and support your future aspirations.Internal 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.Experience and SkillsJust some of the skills and experience you will need include:<ul><li>At least one year's previous experience of working with complex and vulnerable children and young people (e.g. CYPS, police, probation, schools, criminal justice, youth work).</li><li>Experience of carrying out assessments and writing reports.</li><li>Good interpersonal and communication skills, including the ability to explain information to others and use advisory, negotiation and persuasion skills to influence the actions of others.</li><li>Good literacy, numeracy and sound IT skills, to write reports to a high standard and present information clearly and accurately.</li><li>Able to research, assess, analyse and interpret information and data from varying sources in order to interpret and plan over the medium term to make judgements based on the needs of the client.</li><li>Good organisational skills and the ability to prioritise your workload to effectively respond to unanticipated problems.</li><li>Able to act in an appropriate manner, with discretion, whilst hearing confidential, sensitive or disturbing information.</li><li>GCSE's with A-C passes including English and Maths, or equivalent qualification or experience demonstrating that level of numeracy and literacy.</li><li>You will need to be able to travel independently around the county, including to areas that may not be easily accessible by public transport. Pool cars available.</li></ul>For full list of keys skills, experience and qualifications required for the role please refer to the job description attached. About UsWest Sussex Youth Justice Service (YJS) is a high performing multi-agency statutory partnership which provides services before and after court to meet the statutory requirements of the youth justice system. Its primary aim is to prevent offending and reduce reoffending by children. The service works in partnership with a variety of agencies to ensure children are offered appropriate intervention to address their risks, meet their needs and build on their strengths. Further, the service seeks to repair the harm caused to victims and communities by addressing the root causes of offending and reoffending by children.For more information about West Sussex County Council, please visit our <a href="https://www.westsussex.gov.uk/jobs/about-us/" target="_blank">WSCC About Us</a> page.Rewards and BenefitsAs an employer we recognise that it is our employees that are central to everything we do. We aim to create a supportive and dynamic working environment where employees can achieve their full potential, achieve a healthy work-life balance and are rewarded for the work they do.For a full list of the benefits offered to you as a West Sussex County Council employee, you can find this 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 CAFHE06080.To apply, please follow the links below to upload your CV and complete our short application form. In your application 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.

Youth Justice Support Officer

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About the RoleSalary: £16,298 to £17,706 pro rata (£32,597 to £35,412 per annum) Contract Length: Permanent Working Pattern: Part Time, 18.50 hours per week (2.5 days) very occasional evening group work Location: County Hall North, Horsham with countywide travel and hybrid working'I love the fact that I work as apart of a multi disciplinary therapeutic team which includes Mental Health and Substance misuse specialists. We share a common hope and desire which is to support people when they are very often at their most vulnerable. We can help them navigate a really difficult time and make meaningful and lasting changes through a trusting working relationship.' Parent and Families Advisor, West Sussex <ul><li>Are you passionate about supporting parents and carers to enable positive change?</li><li>Do you have outstanding interpersonal and engagement skills?</li><li>Have you the knowledge and understanding of the youth justice system and whole family working in preventing offending? Then we are looking for you!</li></ul>In this role, you will provide pivotal support to parents and carers whose children are at risk of offending. You will undertake direct work with parents, carers and families through assessments and written court reports for particular cases, holding responsibility for any parents or carers subject to a Parenting Order.You will play a leading role in the development of whole family working within the Youth Justice Service. You will ensure those involved in the Youth Justice System have access to the most appropriate provision to meet their individual needs. You will also provide advice, guidance, and support to colleagues to enable them to work closely with families.We are looking for a motivated, skilled and tenacious advisor who can build strong relationships with carers, parents and families to enable positive change. With plenty of support, surrounded by a multi-disciplinary team and an encouraging workplace environment as well, you will be adaptable and flexible to meet the needs of children, families, and the services.The role also entails being part of a new cross agency project with a particular focus on supporting families where 'child on parent' violence (CPV) is prevalent. It also includes an exciting opportunity to develop and facilitate very occasional evening group work programmes for families impacted by CPV in West Sussex, in order to prevent criminalisation and further police involvement, approximately 4 a year.Please note you will also need to be able to travel independently around the county for all aspects of your work. Read our full job description for further detailed information on our role!About YouSome of the experience and key skills you will need include:<ul><li>Developed advisory, negotiation, advocacy and persuasion skills</li><li>Ability to record information, present reports and give evidence in Court as required.</li><li>Ability to organise and prioritise work, meeting agreed deadlines.</li><li>Perceptive, investigative and analytical skills with which to make assessments within guidelines.</li></ul><ul><li>Degree level qualification, or equivalent qualification or experience.</li><li>Knowledge and understanding of child protection issues</li><li>Knowledge of parenting and family law</li><li>Demonstrable history of working with children / families experiencing difficulties in order to achieve positive results. </li><li>Understanding of parenting and family work in the context of the youth justice system and the relevant National Guidance.</li><li>Experience of building effective working relationships with a range of clients and partnership agencies. </li><li>Experience of working in a parenting and family role with youth justice or a related social care field.</li></ul>For full list of keys skills and qualifications please refer to the job description attached.Rewards and BenefitsAs an employer we recognise that it is our employees that are central to everything we do. We aim to create a supportive and dynamic working environment where you can achieve your full potential, achieve a healthy work-life balance and are rewarded for the work you do.In addition to working within a great team and a brilliant opportunity you will receive:For a full list of the benefits offered to you as a West Sussex County Council employee you can find them on our <a href="https://www.westsussex.gov.uk/jobs/rewards-and-benefits/" target="_blank">Rewards and Benefits</a> page. About UsWest Sussex Youth Justice Service (YJS) is a high performing multi-agency statutory partnership which provides services before and after court to meet the statutory requirements of the youth justice system. Its primary aim is to prevent offending and reduce reoffending by children. The service works in partnership with a variety of agencies to ensure children are offered appropriate intervention to address their risks, meet their needs and build on their strengths. Further, the service seeks to repair the harm caused to victims and communities by addressing the root causes of offending and reoffending by children.For more information about West Sussex County Council, please visit our <a href="https://www.westsussex.gov.uk/jobs/about-us/" target="_blank">WSCC About Us</a> page.Further Information The reference number for this role is CAFHE05613. To apply, please follow the links below to upload your CV and complete our short application form. In your application form please outline your motivations for applying and explain how you meet the key skills listed in full and the 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.West Sussex County Council is an equal opportunities employer committed to promoting an environment that is inclusive and free from all forms of unlawful or unfair discrimination and values the diversity of its people. We actively welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and take every possible step to ensure that no individual will be disadvantaged.For information regarding your eligibility to apply for this role under our Disability or Veteran's Guaranteed Interview Scheme, this can be found on our application help page.

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The Keys are warm and welcoming mainstream provisions for Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2 pupils who are at risk of suspension or exclusion and are struggling to meet the behavioural expectations of their school. Short-term, intensive support in a small group is provided to improve emotional resiliency and skills needed to be successful in an educational setting. We offer a broad and balanced creative curriculum which is differentiated to ensure that the children experience positive outcomes. Our aim is for children to successfully return to their mainstream school following a personalised re-integration programme planned by Key and school staff, parents/carers, and pupils.&nbsp;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 biasOur 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.Our Values are:<ul><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></ul>What is the job role? Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of children? Join Coventry's highly regarded SEND Support Service and be part of a dynamic, supportive team dedicated to helping young people thrive.As a key member of our Social, Emotional, Mental Health and Learning Team, you'll play a vital role in shaping brighter futures by combining tailored learning support with emotional and behavioural strategies.You will be part of a team of teachers and teaching assistants and other professionals working closely together to provide personalised support for vulnerable young people. Curricular continuity and progress is balanced with behavioural and emotional support to enable improved outcomes and school readiness for pupils. You will be a role model and motivator.You will support the teacher in the delivery of the curriculum, work with small groups and individuals in targeted interventions and have excellent behaviour management skills. You will have the skills to&nbsp;support pupils in their school as needed and be able to model and share supportive strategies with colleagues working in mainstream schools. You will be required to travel from the base to support pupils in their ‘home’ school.We can offer you a supportive and friendly team of colleagues and an excellent programme of Continuing Professional Development (CPD) opportunities.If you're resilient, empathetic, and ready to inspire the next generation, we’d love to hear from you!Whilst our positions are open to all applicants, we are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role therefore all applicants must have a Right to Work in the UK. If you are on a limited visa, you must have a minimum of two years remaining.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? To be successful in this role we are looking for someone who:<ul><li>Is personally resilient</li><li>Can build relationships quickly and not take behaviour personally</li><li>To be empathetic and patient</li><li>To be positive and affirming</li><li>To be solution-focused</li><li>To be a good team player</li><li>To be a good communicator</li><li>To have experience in a primary school or service setting</li><li>Experience in supporting primary aged children with their social, emotional, and mental health needs is not essential, but a willingness to train and develop these skills is required</li></ul>Please note the salary advertised will be pro-rata to weeks and hours 35 worked (Term Time Only).&nbsp;If you are interested in this role and would like to find out more please contact us to arrange a telephone conversation or a site visit. &nbsp;Please contact Dawn Neale or Marie Rowley&nbsp;<a href="mailto:dawn.neale@coventry.gov.uk" target="_blank">dawn.neale@coventry.gov.uk</a>&nbsp; or&nbsp;<a href="mailto:marie.rowley@coventry.gov.uk" target="_blank">marie.rowley@coventry.gov.uk</a>&nbsp;to arrange.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: w/b 18 January 2026. &nbsp;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>

Specialist Teaching Assistant at the Key

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Integrated Learning Disabilities Service 
We are sourcing candidates from various channels for this role. Applications will be reviewed, and interviews arranged, on a first come first served basis until all positions are filled which could be prior to the displayed advert closing date. If you are interested, we would encourage you to apply online as soon as possible. 
We are looking for experienced qualified social workers to join the Integrated Learning Disabilities Assessment &amp; Care Management Team. 
The team is part of an integrated health and social care service providing a wide range of support to people with learning disabilities and their carers. 
Our integrated team consists of community nurses, psychologists, occupational therapists, physiotherapists, speech and language therapists, psychiatrists and an employment service. As a result, we can offer our service users a holistic approach to support. 
We are a highly successful service which provides seamless health &amp; social care services to people with learning disabilities and their families/carers. We are very proud of our many achievements, which include: 
 
 - Excellent integrated working across health &amp; social care professions 
 - Exceptionally low numbers of admissions to residential care with over 85% of people living in settled accommodation 
 - Well embedded person centred and personalised approaches 
 - High numbers of direct payments with good outcome focused &amp; person-centred care &amp; support plans 
 - Award winning transition arrangements 
 - Excellent track record in avoiding admissions to Assessment &amp; Treatment Units in line with the Transforming Care Programme 
 - Externally validated high quality safeguarding arrangements 
 - Commended Court of Protection work 
 
The service is fully committed to working with people with learning disabilities to increase their independence and inclusion and to maximise their control over their lives. We are a forward-thinking team that value social work practice and the role we play in integration. We take pride in our profession and have a monthly social work forum where the team can discuss practices issues, changes in legislation and current research. 
We promote the use of Direct Payments so that that the people we work with have the autonomy and flexibility to make their support work in a way that best meets their needs. 
The successful candidates should: 
 
 - Have the skills to work with vulnerable service users and their carers. 
 - Be committed to the principles of personalisation, strengths-based approach and supporting people to maximise their independence. 
 - Be creative in developing support plans in conjunction with service users that demonstrates best value and community inclusion. 
 - Have a knowledge of safeguarding adults’ practice and legislation. 
 - Possess the skills to hold a complex caseload and work on frontline duty. 
 
This is a fantastic opportunity to make a difference to the lives of people with learning disabilities whilst further developing your social work skills and career. We are a high performing service that continues to go from strength to strength and require commitment and dedication towards our service users, council and team. If you want to be a part of this challenge and of a successful team and think you have the skills and abilities to help us achieve our goals, then we want to hear from you. 
Contact Details - 
If you would like to know more about the role, please contact Zinovia Terzaki , Team Manager on 020 8132 2866 or <a href="mailto:zinovia.terzaki@enfield.gov.uk" target="_blank">zinovia.terzaki@enfield.gov.uk</a>. 
If you have any difficulties accessing this information, please contact <a href="mailto:cinzia.percival@enfield.gov.uk" target="_blank">cinzia.percival@enfield.gov.uk</a> 
“This authority is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share in this commitment”. 
We are sourcing candidates from various channels for this role. Applications will be reviewed, and interviews arranged, on a first come first served basis until all positions are filled which could be prior to the displayed advert closing date. If you are interested, we would encourage you to apply online as soon as possible. 
We do not see your name or title when shortlisting your application. This is one of many initiatives to build a more talented and diverse workforce. However, if you put your name on your CV or Statement it will be visible to us. For this reason, we ask that you do not include your name on these documents. Please note it is your responses to the Essential/Desirable criteria, as detailed in the Job Description and Person Specification which is available on the job advert, that will determine if you are shortlisted for an interview, therefore we encourage you to always address the essential and desirable criteria in your application/CV. 
Why it's great to work for Enfield Council: 
 
 - An excellent pension through the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS). 
 - Up to 32 days annual leave depending on grade and length of service. You will also get eight public holidays per year and an extra day off at Christmas. 
 - A blend of remote and office based working for most roles. 
 - Interest free season ticket loan repayable over three or ten months. 
 - Career development and learning experiences from a range of training courses and learning methods. 
 - Employee Assistance Programme to provide advice and counselling services. This is a free and confidential service available to staff and members of their family. 
 - Health and leisure discounts and tax-free bikes for work. 
 
We are passionate about our people and how we deliver services to our community in Enfield. That’s why we encourage a culture that puts our customers at the heart of everything we do - by empowering our people to work together to find solutions, be open, honest and respectful, take responsibility and listen and learn. If you value these behaviours too, we’d love to hear from you - and of course we are always happy to talk flexible working, click here to find out more. 
If you have previously applied for this role within the past 6 months, unfortunately, a second application will not be considered.

Social Worker Level 2/3 - Learning Disability Services

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About UsGreen Waves is a 1-2 bed home and welcomes children between the ages of 12 up to 18 years at the time of referral. We are a new short-term emergency assessment home that provides support to children from a few days to a few months at times of crisis or significant periods of change in their lives. The children will have a variety of social, emotional, and behavioural needs brought on by early childhood trauma and family breakup. These children are often at risk in the community and as such, it is our goal to keep them safe from harm whilst we work with partner agencies to find a suitable placement or to support them to reintegrate into their previous or a new setting.About the RoleSalary: £28,598 - £30,023 per annum (includes weekend working allowance) plus excellent pension, annual leave and additional benefits Working Pattern: Full time, 37 hours per week Contract: Permanent Location: Worthing Shifts and Rotas: for day work, you will be required to work on a shift rota between 07:00 - 22:00, including every other weekend and approximately one sleep-in duty per week currently with enhanced pay. This can be discussed in more detail at interview. Children's Residential Recruitment and Retention Payment scheme - £1500 during your first 18 months while you remain in the County Council's permanent employment during this time to support our new employees in this vital role! The scheme consists of two payments: £500 after successful completion of 6 months employment (including successful completion of probation where relevant) and £1,000 after 18 months.As a Residential Childcare Worker at Green Waves, you'll help create a safe, supportive space where young people feel valued during times of change. You'll build trust, be a positive role model, and encourage activities that boost confidence and resilience. No two days are the same - from planned sessions to adapting on the spot to meet each child's needs. Intuitive, creativity and resilience are qualities that will make a real difference here.You'll also need to communicate clearly with colleagues and work closely with families, social workers, and other professionals to keep care consistent. Staying organised and keeping records up to date is important, but the most rewarding part is knowing you're helping children grow, feel supported, and reach their potential.Join our friendly, supportive team with great opportunities for personal development - and apply today!Experience and SkillsSome of the key skills and experience required for the role are:<ul><li>Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare or equivalent. If you do not have this, the service will support you to complete this qualification; you must achieve this within two years of appointment as it is a statutory requirement of this post.</li><li>Sound communication and interpersonal skills to a range of children and families.</li><li>Ability to promote and encourage a multi-agency approach to support the child.</li><li>Ability to use initiative to resolve problems within given parameters.</li><li>Ability to work under pressure and prioritise work.</li><li>Ability to work as part of a team around a child.</li><li>Good standard of literacy e.g. ability to write reports around individuals and significant incidents, with a Grade C or above (4-9) in GCSE or equivalent qualification in English. If you do not hold this, you will need to apply for English Functional Skills before being considered for this role. You can find out more about gaining an English Functional Skills on the Government website <a href="https://www.gov.uk/improve-english-maths-it-skills" target="_blank">Improve your English, Maths and IT Skills</a>.</li></ul>For a full list of key skills, experience and qualification requirements please refer to the job description attached below. Rewards and BenefitsAs an employer we recognise that it is our employees that are central to everything we do. We aim to create a supportive and dynamic working environment where you can achieve your full potential and are rewarded for the work you do.In addition to working within a great team and a brilliant opportunity you will receive:<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 27 to 28 days, depending on job title and length of service</li><li>access to a wide selection of retail discounts and savings such as groceries, shopping, travel and more through our West Sussex Choices benefits platform.</li><li>a range of commuting and business travel discount and initiatives</li><li>maternity, paternity, dependency and adoption leave</li><li>health and wellbeing benefits including access to our Employee Assistance Programme</li><li>financial wellbeing support including access to educational tools and webinars, loans or debt consolidation options and savings scheme</li><li>training and development opportunities, including coaching and mentoring</li></ul>For a full list of the benefits offered to you as a West Sussex County Council employee you can find them on our <a href="https://www.westsussex.gov.uk/jobs/rewards-and-benefits/" target="_blank">Rewards and Benefits</a> page.Further InformationThe reference number for this role is CAFHE05350 . To apply, upload your CV and our short application form, explaining the skills and experience you can bring to the role, ensuring that any gaps in employment are covered in your CV.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 an occupational health check. A fully employment history will be requested and covered for this role.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.Note for Recruitment Agencies: We prefer to hire people directly, but we do have a supplier list for when we need a helping hand. We'll be in touch directly if we need you!

Residential Childcare Worker - Green Waves

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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.
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<li>Do you have the skills and experience to deliver expert advice, guidance and support to Council services?</li>
<li>Do you enjoy working on your own and as part of a team?</li>
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Information Governance provides service support and guidance on the UK General Data Protection Regulations (UK GDPR), Data Protection Act (DPA) 2018, Freedom of Information Act 2000, Environmental Information Regulations (EIR) and Records Management.
The role will work to the Councils Deputy Data Protection Officer, supporting the Councils Statutory Data Protection Officer in ensuring that the Council meets a high level of compliance with data protection law and in embedding a culture of data protection and information security within the Council.
Duties include:
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<li>Advising on all data protection issues within the Council including assessment and mitigation of risk, giving advice and guidance to staff and external partners and providers where appropriate.</li>
<li>To ensure all schools in Knowsley that sign up to the Councils Information Governance Service Level Agreement meet a high level of compliance with data protection law and information security.</li>
<li>To provide advice and guidance in respect of Data Protection Act/UK General Data Protection Regulations, Freedom of Information Act and Environmental Information Regulations requests particularly in respect of the lawful use of exemptions/exceptions.</li>
<li>To assist the Councils Statutory Data Protection Officer in dealing with complaints and/or requests from the Information Commissioners Office.</li>
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<li>Extensive knowledge of best practice in relation to Information Sharing and Data Processing Agreements.</li>
<li>Expert knowledge of relevant Information Rights legislation such as the Freedom Information Act, Environmental Information Regulation and Local Government Transparency Code.</li>
<li>Experience of data protection and information governance within a large organisation.</li>
<li>Experience of providing advice and assistance on dealing with Subject Access Requests and Requests for Disclosure from external organisations.</li>
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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 welcome applications from 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.
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Elise White, Information Governance &amp; Insurance Manager or Simon Thomson, Deputy Data Protection Officer via email at <a href="mailto:KMBCData.ProtectionOfficer@knowsley.gov.uk" target="_blank">KMBCData.ProtectionOfficer@knowsley.gov.uk</a>&nbsp;
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About UsBright Star is an OFSTED rated Good Children's home that provides full time care and short breaks for Children 7-18 years old who have a wide range of needs including physical disabilities, autism and/or challenging behaviour.Bright Star has been recently refurbished and has excellent facilities and play equipment. We provide support with personal care and daily living skills and promoting a relaxed homely environment full of fun outings and activities where the children can feel safe and be successful in achieving their goals!About the RoleSalary: £28,598 - £30,023 per annum (includes weekend working allowance) plus excellent pension, annual leave and additional benefits Working Pattern: Full time, 37 hours per week Contract: Permanent Location: Worthing Shifts and Rotas: for day work, you will be required to work on a shift rota between 07:00 - 22:00, including every other weekend and approximately two sleep-in duties per month currently with enhanced pay. This can be discussed with candidates in more detail at interview.Children's Residential Recruitment and Retention Payment scheme - £1500 during your first 18 months while you remain in the County Council's permanent employment during this time to support our new employees in this vital role! The scheme consists of two payments: £500 after successful completion of 6 months employment (including successful completion of probation where relevant) and £1,000 after 18 months.A Residential Childcare Worker's routine at Bright Star can involve helping with morning routines, personal care, building children's daily living skills, guiding them in activities and joining them on trips. You will also spend time building strong relationships with the children as well as working closely with families and professionals to meet a child's individual needs.We are looking for empathetic, resilient and caring individuals to join our supportive team to provide an exceptional level of support to the children in our care. Ideally you will have experience working in a similar setting or working with those with physical disabilities, autism and/or challenging behaviour. If you are passionate about children feeling valued and respected in reaching their full potential, we encourage you to apply today!Please note applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis, so we encourage you to apply at your earliest convenience.Experience and SkillsSome of the key skills and experience required for the role are:<ul><li>Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare or equivalent. If you do not have this, the service will support you to complete this qualification; you must achieve this within two years of appointment as it is a statutory requirement of this post.</li><li>Sound communication and interpersonal skills to a range of children and families.</li><li>Ability to promote and encourage a multi-agency approach to support the child.</li><li>Ability to use initiative to resolve problems within given parameters.</li><li>Ability to work under pressure and prioritise work.</li><li>Ability to work as part of a team around a child.</li><li>Good standard of literacy e.g. ability to write reports around individuals and significant incidents.</li><li>Experience working with those with physical disabilities, autism and/or challenging behaviour - Desirable</li></ul>For the full list of experience, qualification and key skills required please review the attached job description below.Rewards and BenefitsAs an employer we recognise that it is our employees that are central to everything we do. We aim to create a supportive and dynamic working environment where you can achieve your full potential and are rewarded for the work you do.In addition to working within a great team and a fantastic opportunity you will receive:<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 27 to 28 days, depending on job title and length of service</li><li>access to a wide selection of retail discounts and savings such as groceries, shopping, travel and more through our West Sussex Choices benefits platform.</li><li>a range of commuting and business travel discount and initiatives</li><li>maternity, paternity, dependency and adoption leave</li><li>health and wellbeing benefits including access to our Employee Assistance Programme</li><li>financial wellbeing support including access to educational tools and webinars, loans or debt consolidation options and savings scheme</li><li>training and development opportunities, including coaching and mentoring</li></ul>For a full list of the benefits offered to you as a West Sussex County Council employee you can find them on our <a href="https://www.westsussex.gov.uk/jobs/rewards-and-benefits/" target="_blank">Rewards and Benefits</a> page.Further InformationThe reference number for this role is CAFHE05447 .For more information about career opportunities in our Residential Children's Homes <a href="https://www.westsussex.gov.uk/jobs/featured-jobs/childrens-residential-care-careers/" target="_blank">please click here!</a>To apply, upload your CV and complete our short application form, explaining the skills and experience you can bring to the role, ensuring that any gaps in employment are covered in your CV.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 an occupational health check. A fully employment history will be requested and covered for this role.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."Note for Recruitment Agencies: We prefer to hire people directly, but we do have a supplier list for when we need a helping hand. We'll be in touch directly if we need you!

Residential Childcare Worker - Bright Star

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<h2>Job introduction</h2>Job Title: Cleaning AssistantThe Role:<ul><li>The cleaning assistant will be a key member of the team, assisting in the delivery of an effective cleaning service, whilst ensuring all work is undertaken in a safe manner</li><li>For the role of a cleaner applicants must have previous cleaning experience, with an understanding of COSHH and experience in the safe use of electrical equipment</li><li>The successful applicant should be prepared to undertake any necessary training to continuously improve their skills for the role of a cleaning assistant&nbsp;</li></ul>Hours of work are 3:00pm till 6:00pm, Monday to Friday and will be based at Princes School.Our offer to you:<ul><li>At least 27 days holiday, plus bank holidays rising to 32 after 5 years’ service (pro rata if part time) - option to purchase further days</li><li>Agile working (role dependent) - a “Flexibility First” approach to agile working, where flexibility is the norm rather than the exception</li><li>Part of the Local Government Pension Scheme – option to join the AVC Scheme</li><li>Progression -&nbsp;opportunities and training through a wide range of high quality learning</li><li>Health and Wellbeing - offer including Employee Assistance Programme</li><li>Cycle to Work and Travel Pass Schemes&nbsp;</li><li>Drive Time –&nbsp;a salary sacrifice car lease scheme</li><li>Family friendly policies with enhanced leave &nbsp;</li><li>Discounted Gym Memberships&nbsp;</li><li>Employee Volunteering Scheme&nbsp;</li><li>Medicash&nbsp;</li></ul>Next steps: Closing Date: Midnight Monday 29th December 2025 Interview date: W/C Monday 12th January 2025 Interview type: Face-to-face&nbsp;We reserve the right to close vacancies earlier than the specified date should we receive sufficient applications. If interested, please complete an application as early as possible.If you would like to talk to a member of the team about the role or have an informal discussion, please contact Gill Cox at <a href="mailto:Gillian.Cox@liverpool.gov.uk" target="_blank">Gillian.Cox@liverpool.gov.uk</a>Watch our recruitment video and see what life is like working at Liverpool City Council.Liverpool City Council is committed to fostering a workforce representative of the communities we serve.&nbsp;As an Equal Opportunities Employer, we believe in appointing candidates based on their skills, experience, qualifications, and abilities.&nbsp;To support this commitment, we guarantee an interview to candidates from under-represented groups who meet the minimum essential criteria for the role.&nbsp;If you require any reasonable adjustments in line with the Equality Act 2010, such as an application form in a different format or additional time to complete your application, please contact us at <a href="mailto:recruitment@liverpool.gov.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@liverpool.gov.uk</a>.Although we advertise on Jobs Go Public, and other websites, your application process will be directed to our Tribepad system.&nbsp;Please note that all communication regarding your application for this post will be sent to the email address that you have registered on Tribepad, including your invite to interview if you are shortlisted. Please check your emails regularly, including Spam/Junk, after the closing dates for notifications. &nbsp;Please ensure you complete your full profile, work and education history in Tribepad.Eligibility to work in the UK will be verified in the final stages of the selection process.&nbsp;All candidates must either already have a right to work in the UK before commencing employment or meet the Home Office criteria for Visa sponsorship.&nbsp;Candidates who require sponsorship should evaluate the Home Office eligibility <a href="https://protect-eu.mimecast.com/s/gRWgCZ668UPJVq6ijjIC3?domain=urldefense.com" target="_blank">criteria</a> for a Skilled Worker visa before applying.Please be advised it is our understanding that this role does not meet the requirements of a skilled worker visa as set out by UK Visa and Immigration <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/skilled-worker-visa-eligible-occupations/skilled-worker-visa-eligible-occupations-and-codes" target="_blank">https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/skilled-worker-visa-eligible-occupations/skilled-worker-visa-eligible-occupations-and-codes</a> . For details regarding the salary of a skilled worker visa please visit Home Office: <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/skilled-worker-visa-immigration-salary-list/skilled-worker-visa-immigration-salary-list" target="_blank">https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/skilled-worker-visa-immigration-salary-list/skilled-worker-visa-immigration-salary-list</a>This is not legal advice, and we advise you to seek your own independent legal advice tailored to your own personal circumstances.

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About UsBreakwater provides short to medium-term residential care for children aged 12-17. The home supports 4 young people facing social, emotional, and mental health challenges linked to family breakdown and early childhood trauma. Children referred to Breakwater are often victims of exploitation or involved in crime and may have experienced disrupted education. They may be at risk of becoming homeless and have limited support around them.Alongside the main home, two self-contained flats offer semi-independent living for those preparing for adulthood. Each flat is fully equipped, with staff available as needed. Children complete a six-month independence programme that develops emotional, social, and practical skills. The Breakwater team are trained in interventions to promote independence and guide young people through this transition.For more information, please visit our dedicated Residential website, <a href="https://www.westsussex.gov.uk/jobs/featured-jobs/childrens-residential-care-careers/" target="_blank">Children's residential care careers</a>.About the RoleSalary: £28,598 - £30,023 per annum (includes weekend working allowance) plus excellent pension, annual leave and additional benefits Working Pattern: Full time, 37 hours per week Contract: Permanent Location: Shoreham-By-Sea Shifts and Rotas: for day work, you will be required to work on a shift rota between 07:00 - 22:00, including every other weekend and approximately one sleep-in duty per week currently with enhanced pay. This can be discussed with candidates in more detail at interview.Children's Residential Recruitment and Retention Payment scheme - £1500 during your first 18 months while you remain in the County Council's permanent employment during this time to support our new employees in this vital role! The scheme consists of two payments: £500 after successful completion of 6 months employment (including successful completion of probation where relevant) and £1,000 after 18 months.As a Residential Childcare Worker at Breakwater, no two days are the same. Guided by each child's individual care plan, your role may involve supporting them through challenging behaviour, offering emotional reassurance when it's needed most, and ensuring their safety when returning from time spent in the community.Our ideal candidate will have experience working alongside young people who have faced social, emotional, and mental health challenges. Your understanding and resilience will help create stability and trust for the children in our care.At Breakwater, while times can be challenging, we support one another and collaborate closely with a wide network of professionals. Together, we provide consistent, high‑quality care in a homely, nurturing environment where children feel valued, safe, and encouraged to thrive.Experience and SkillsThe main key skills and experience required for the role are:<ul><li>Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare or equivalent. If you do not have this, the service will support you to complete this qualification; you must achieve this within two years of appointment as it is a statutory requirement of this post.</li><li>Sound communication and interpersonal skills to a range of children and families.</li><li>Ability to promote and encourage a multi-agency approach to support the child.</li><li>Ability to use initiative to resolve problems within given parameters.</li><li>Ability to work under pressure and prioritise work.</li><li>Ability to work as part of a team around a child.</li><li>Good standard of literacy e.g. ability to write reports around individual young people and significant incidents and to be able to write application for level 3 diploma if required. Could be gained through formal education or vocational experience.</li><li>Knowledge of how to support children who have experienced trauma, harm or abuse - Desirable</li></ul>For a full list of key skills, experience and qualification requirements please refer to the job description attached below. Rewards and BenefitsIn addition to working within a great team and fantastic opportunities you will receive:<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 27 to 28 days, depending on job title and length of service</li><li>access to a wide selection of retail discounts and savings such as groceries, shopping, travel and more through our West Sussex Choices benefits platform.</li><li>a range of commuting and business travel discount and initiatives</li><li>maternity, paternity, dependency and adoption leave</li><li>health and wellbeing benefits including access to our Employee Assistance Programme</li><li>financial wellbeing support including access to educational tools and webinars, loans or debt consolidation options and savings scheme</li><li>training and development opportunities, including coaching and mentoring</li></ul>For a full list of the benefits offered to you as a West Sussex County Council employee you can find them on our <a href="https://www.westsussex.gov.uk/jobs/rewards-and-benefits/" target="_blank">Rewards and Benefits</a> page.Further InformationThe reference number for this role is CAFHE05448 .To apply, upload your CV and complete our short application form, explaining the skills and experience you can bring to the role, ensuring that any gaps in employment are covered in your CV.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 an occupational health check. A full employment history will be requested and covered for this role.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.Note for Recruitment Agencies: We prefer to hire people directly, but we do have a supplier list for when we need a helping hand. We'll be in touch directly if we need you!

Residential Childcare Worker - Breakwater

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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 Adult Education Service is part of Coventry City Council. &nbsp;We provide a wide range of courses for Coventry residents age 19+ and much of our provision is targeted at people with the highest levels of need.&nbsp;We offer long courses in English, maths, English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL), ICT/Digital and vocational subjects such as Early Years, along with provision for adults with learning disabilities. &nbsp;We also offer a very wide range of short community courses in arts, crafts, music, dance, exercise, fitness and family learning. &nbsp;In addition, we run a highly supportive study programme for young people.Our work-based learning offer includes Apprenticeships in the following subject areas:&nbsp;<ul><li>Nursery Workers</li><li>Teaching Assistants</li><li>Leadership/Management; and&nbsp;</li><li>Customer Care.&nbsp;</li></ul>We also provide courses for adults who are seeking work via the Council’s Job Shop.&nbsp;Our main base is at Southfields Old School, CV1 5EJ, with provision delivered at around 25 other sites within Coventry, mostly in areas of highest need.We welcome applications from anyone who wants to make a difference to the lives of people in Coventry. &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.

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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? We are looking for an experienced and passionate Lead Tutor to join the Work Skills Team and be part of our Skills, Employment &amp; Adult Education Service. This is a fantastic opportunity to lead and deliver high-quality adult learning programmes that support learners to achieve their personal, educational, and employment goals. You’ll coordinate curriculum delivery, mentor tutors, manage a small team, and contribute to quality assurance and continuous improvement. If you’re committed to inclusive education, have strong teaching experience, and enjoy supporting others to thrive, we’d love to hear from you.&nbsp;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? We are seeking a skilled and passionate educator to take on a leadership role in delivering high-quality adult learning programmes across Coventry. You will have a strong understanding of adult learning principles, inclusive teaching practices, and curriculum development. You will be confident in planning and delivering engaging sessions, assessing learner progress, and supporting individuals to achieve their goals.The Work Skills area also embraces Early Years, Teaching Assistant, Health &amp; Social Care, Business Administration, Customer Service, Team Leading &amp; Leadership &amp; Management from a vocational and apprenticeship perspective. Having a Level 3 qualification or above in one or more of these areas is required.&nbsp;You’ll also play a key role in mentoring tutors, managing Learning Support Assistants, and contributing to internal quality assurance processes. Experience in teaching within adult and community learning, using digital platforms, and supporting learners with diverse needs is essential. You should hold relevant teaching and assessor qualifications, and demonstrate a commitment to safeguarding, equity, and continuous improvement.Following recommendations from Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) for an additional pre employment check with effect 1 Sept 22, please note,&nbsp;an online search may form part of this recruitment process.If you need help or support to complete your application, please visit our&nbsp;<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): 13th February 2026About 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>

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Job Title: Ohana Lead Starting Salary: £38,220 progressing to £41,771 per annum (pro rata for part time) Hours: 37.0 Location: Countywide Contract Type:&nbsp;Permanent Directorate: Childrens Services<h4>About the team</h4>The Family Group Conference Service is actively looking to recruit a dynamic and organised individual, who has extensive experience of developing positive working relationships with young people, families, professionals and volunteers, within the Safeguarding, family support or voluntary arena.We have been successful in securing extra funding to expand our Lifelong Links Project, for Young Parents who are Care Experienced. This service is called Ohana"Ohana means family. Family means nobody gets left behind or forgotten." Ohana offers a range of opportunities for parents and children including:<ul><li>Regular - Face to Face and Online Peer support groups.</li><li>Individual support and signposting for parents.</li><li>Ohana Champions (volunteers) - who offer emotional and practical support to parents and their children.</li><li>Relationships with partner organisations and donors.</li><li>Access to social and educational activities e.g. Paediatric First Aid, Parenting Programmes, Trips to the Zoo, Money Advice Sessions, and Lifelong Links.</li><li>Participation at local and national events for care experienced parents.</li></ul><h4>About the role</h4>Alongside the existing team main responsibilities include:<ul><li>To manage a Volunteer Scheme, providing volunteers to young people (care experienced parents).</li><li>To promote the scheme, by liaising with young parents, volunteers, Children’s Services and other departments, using methods including social media, newsletters and websites.</li><li>To write volunteer role descriptions, job adverts and any related communications in consultation with young parents.</li><li>To prepare materials for new volunteers, including handbooks, instructions, badges, time sheets, reference forms etc.</li><li>To recruit and induct volunteers, ensuring that all HR procedures are followed and that all volunteers have a satisfactory DBS and references.</li><li>To develop and deliver a training programme for new volunteers as well as retaining ongoing oversight of training updates required for existing volunteers.</li><li>To manage, monitor, support and motivate volunteers to provide a quality service, by being the first contact point.</li><li>To manage enquiries and act as first point of contact for young people (parents) requesting a volunteer, Lifelong Links or support group.</li><li>To provide guidance and case direction to volunteers on any safeguarding issues that arise from their work.</li><li>To undertake assessments of young people (parents) and volunteers to establish needs and wishes, in order to make plans that match these safely and appropriately.</li><li>Maintain accurate records on volunteers, including DBS references, training completed, and hours volunteered.</li><li>To support young people to build positive relationship and to develop and run a Young Parents Support Group.</li><li>To liaise with budget holders regarding volunteer resources, including the reimbursement of any expenses.</li><li>To gather feedback and present information to colleagues and management on the successes and challenges of the volunteer scheme.</li><li>To collect and collate relevant data and information to maintain relevant databases.</li><li>To be aware of and comply with all relevant policies and procedures, including Safeguarding, Health and Safety, Confidentiality and Data Protection and report all concerns to the appropriate person.</li><li>To keep up to date with legislation and policy related to volunteering and make any necessary modifications to accommodate changes.</li><li>To support Young People in building positive relationship and plan and run the Young Parents Group weekly.</li></ul>The duties and responsibilities listed above describe the post as it is at present. The post holder is expected to accept any reasonable alterations that may from time to time be necessary.<h4>About you</h4>Essential:<ul><li>Knowledge of child protection/safeguarding procedures.</li><li>A commitment to anti-discriminatory practices in employment and service provision.</li><li>Experience of undertaking direct work with children and young people.</li><li>High level of computer literacy.&nbsp;</li><li>Commitment to embedding innovative ways of working.</li><li>Excellent communication, listening, liaison and negotiation skills.</li><li>Ability to work flexible hours in line with the needs of the children and young people and their networks. This will include some evenings and some weekends.</li><li>This is an essential car user post. You will be required to provide a car for use in connection with the duties of this post and must be insured for business use.</li><li>Willingness to travel across Hertfordshire</li></ul>Desirable<ul><li>To have worked independently and within agreed time constraints.</li><li>Experience of working with a young person led approach.</li><li>Experience of working in a trauma-informed way.</li><li>Experience and knowledge of working with cared for young people who are now parents</li><li>Using initiative and a proactive approach to develop and run group activities</li><li>To have had experience in working in a partnership with other professionals.</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 HSC10 job profile. Please locate this via:Job profiles - Health and social careTo hear more about this opportunity please contact Gemma Andrew (<a href="mailto:gemma.andrew@hertfordshire.gov.uk" target="_blank">gemma.andrew@hertfordshire.gov.uk</a>)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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Job Title: Reception Administrator Starting Salary: £25,185 progressing to £25,583 per annum (pro rata for part time) Hours: 26.5This is a term-time only role. 39 working weeks per year. Salary will be on a pro rata basis.Location: Hitchin Contract Type: Permanent Directorate: Childrens Services<h4>About the team</h4>For over 40 years Hertfordshire Music Service has successfully delivered musical opportunities to generations of young people throughout the county. The service is now one of the largest in the country with many thousands of young people involved in our weekly musical activities, supported by over 400 teachers.We receive funding from the Department for Education through the Arts Council England, as well as generous support from Hertfordshire County Council to provide world class music tuition to the residents and families of Hertfordshire.Our vision for 2020-30All Hertfordshire’s children and young people, regardless of background or circumstances, have the opportunity to discover or develop their unique musical voice and express themselves through the language of music.Our 11 music centres across the county are local musical community hubs with the ambition of providing engaging, life-long music education as well as a wider variety of activities including music technology, music production and youth leadership opportunities.HMS is a team of passionate musicians, teachers and educators who care deeply about enabling young people to experience the benefits of a high-quality music education. We deliver the incredible musical, personal and social outcomes that come from learning a musical instrument week in, week out.Join Our Team as a Reception Administrator!Are you passionate about music and administrative excellence? We’re seeking a dedicated Reception Administrator to be the welcoming face of Hertfordshire Music Service. As the first point of contact for students, parents, and staff, you’ll play a crucial role in ensuring smooth operations and fostering a positive environment.<h4>About the role</h4>The postholder will:<ul><li>Provide high quality customer service face to face, by email and on the telephone to all users of the Music Centre.</li><li>Provide high quality administrative support to the Regional Business &amp; Admin Manager, Regional Manager and / or Music Development Lead in charge.</li><li>Be confident with lone working within a busy office.</li><li>Control entry access to the centre and ensuring all safeguarding requirements are satisfied. This is a keyholder role.</li><li>Provide information and guidance to customers about the different musical activities of the centre and signposting of appropriate instruments and progression routes.</li><li>Ensure all rooms are set up appropriately and to take an active part in setting up the rooms as required. Manage pupils arriving for activities until the teacher is available to take charge. Ensuring registration paperwork is completed for new members.</li><li>Support the teaching staff with operational requirements to manage their schedules, i.e., delivering and quality checking completion of lesson registers, message taking and contacting pupils as required.</li><li>Ensure that all staff and visitors are signed into the centre. Supporting the Regional Business &amp; Admin Manager to ensure centre health and safety responsibilities are fulfilled and communicated to site users, including supporting with the management of evacuation and first aid requirements in case of emergency.</li><li>Support concerts, celebration events and music making days at the centre and other venues such as churches and concert halls for Music Centre concerts. Dealing with all appropriate administration including all payments associated with the event.</li></ul><h4>About you</h4>Essential:<ul><li>Experience of delivering consistently high customer service and creating a welcoming and inclusive environment for students, families and staff.</li><li>A good standard of literacy, numeracy and IT skills are important to deliver the role and to be able to support other staff and customers in their use of Music Service systems and procedures.</li><li>A competent administrator with experience of using Microsoft Office and customer relationship management systems.</li><li>Able to undertake a variety of administrative tasks, operating within departmental policies and procedures.</li><li>A confident, first point of contact for both customers and managers, displaying good written and verbal communications skills.</li><li>Excellent time management skills and an ability to strategically prioritise key tasks at peak workload points.</li><li>Self-motivated, professional and approachable as well as an excellent team member.</li><li>A keen eye for detail, particularly when managing sensitive or confidential information and ensure data is handled securely in line with GDPR rules.</li><li>Good problem-solving skills, able to apply learning from any previous experience.</li><li>Willing and able to learn new skills and adapt to the changing needs of the role and service</li></ul> Desirable:<ul><li>A keen interest in music and education is desirable.</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.<ul><li>Rewarding Challenges: In this role, you’ll encounter diverse challenges daily. From managing inquiries to coordinating schedules, you’ll develop problem-solving skills and adaptability.</li><li>Career Development: As a Reception Administrator, you’ll gain valuable experience in administration, customer service, and communication. This role serves as an excellent stepping stone for future career growth within our organisation.</li><li>Impactful Role: Your work directly contributes to the success of our music programs. By efficiently handling administrative tasks, you’ll support teachers, students, and parents, ensuring they have a seamless experience.</li></ul>This job role is within the Business Support Services, level BUS4 job profile. Please locate this via:Job profiles: Business support servicesTo hear more about this opportunity please contact Jo Smith (<a href="mailto:jo.smith@hertfordshire.gov.uk" target="_blank">jo.smith@hertfordshire.gov.uk</a>)<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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Social Worker &amp; Experience Social Worker – Family Support &amp; Safeguarding TeamsWe are pleased to offer exciting opportunities for qualified Social Workers to join our Children and Families Directorate, working within one of our Family Support &amp; Safeguarding (FSS) Teams at Portsmouth City Council. About the ServicePortsmouth City Council has been recognised by Ofsted as a“Good” Local Authority, with“Outstanding”ratings for our Family Safeguarding and Support Teams.As a Social Worker in our Family Support &amp; Safeguarding Teams, you will support children in need, those requiring protection, and children in care. You may also work with families under the Public Law Outline (PLO) or within care proceedings. Throughout, you will be supported by experienced managers and colleagues.We are committed to your professional development.You will receive training in Restorative Practice and Motivational Interviewing during your first year, and benefit from our Stronger Futures Academy and a comprehensive CPD pathway aligned with Social Work England standards. The RoleAs a Social Worker, you will help children and families achieve their full potential by:<ul><li>Delivering timely, high-quality assessments that lead to clear, targeted plans.</li><li>Providing a responsive, child-centred service that reflects the wishes and feelings of children.</li><li>Promoting service user participation and respecting diversity.</li><li>Ensuring timely and permanent care arrangements that support children’s long-term outcomes.</li></ul>If you are passionate about making a meaningful difference and committed to high standards of practice, this role could be the perfect fit. The ideal candidateWe are looking for skilled and motivated professionals who are eager to grow and champion best practice in social work.You will have:<ul><li>A Diploma or Degree in Social Work and registration with Social Work England.</li><li>Completion of your ASYE (Assessed and Supported Year in Employment).</li><li>A solid understanding of relevant legislation, including the Children Acts 1989 and 2004.</li><li>Strong analytical and communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively with children, families, and professionals.</li><li>Resilience, integrity, and a commitment to achieving outstanding outcomes for children.</li><li>A restorative and anti-oppressive approach to practice.</li><li>A collaborative mindset and a commitment to inclusive, people-focused work.</li><li>Proficiency in MS Word, Outlook, and case management systems.</li><li>Empathy, diplomacy, and respect for service users.</li></ul>Additional Requirements for Experienced Social Workers<ul><li>Expertise in managing complex cases and higher levels of risk.</li><li>Significant post-qualifying experience in relevant settings.</li><li>A commitment to ongoing professional development, including mentoring students and undertaking relevant training.</li></ul>Please ensure that you read the full job profile attached for the details and expectations of this role, paying particular attention the section 'Who is the person' as you will need to refer to this when completing your Personal statement.Hybrid working arrangements :Attendance requirements to the designated workplace will be a minimum of 2 days required in the office to suit the requirements of this role. What our staff say:"I have learned excellent time management skills and how to prioritise my work so that I can meet firm deadlines along with the pressure this creates.I have developed my communication skills to enable me to establish and maintain good working relationships with parents to engage them in social work and support them to achieve the planned outcomes.Managing my own feelings and emotions around this intensive and often challenging work has been crucial in order for me to continue working at this high level. This role has been a huge learning curve and each day brings something new to learn. It is always interesting." (Julie, Main Grade Social Worker)“What I like about working in Portsmouth is that we are close to senior leadership; they know who we are and are in touch with our cases. Direct line managers are great as we get so much support.” (Chloe, Higher Grade Social Worker) Ofsted commentary:"Skilled, joined-up work, delivered through the local authority’s preferred model of practice and involving workers for adults and children, is improving the experiences and progress of children.Portsmouth’s leaders are ambitious for their workforce to be trained and effective practitioners.The chosen model of practice has become strongly embedded in the work with children and families and workers have been trained and supported in this approach.The multidisciplinary model has improved outcomes for children and reduced harm, and feedback from families to inspectors was overwhelmingly positive.Portsmouth is a centre for learning and practitioners benefit from a comprehensive workforce development offer.Social workers talk positively about working in Portsmouth and inspectors consistently heard about their loyalty and commitment to the service." Application processWe anonymise applications during application &amp; shortlisting to ensure only relevant information is considered.As part of your application, we ask that you complete a personal statement, this statement is crucial and is where you must demonstrate how you meet the requirements of the job against each of the points described in the'Who is the Person' points on the Job Profile using examples from your experience or transferable skills. This might be through qualifications or descriptive examples from your work / personal experience.We are a disability confident employer and Armed Forces Covenant gold standard. More information can be found at Equality, diversity and inclusion - Careers portal.We are committed to offering an interview to all those candidates that qualify under one of our commitments and meet the minimum criteria, however for roles that receive a large number of applications, this is not always possible, and we will select the candidates that best meet the minimum criteria You will need to demonstrate that you have the Right to Work in the UK. No post will be offered without it. Portsmouth City CouncilWhat we can offer you:Portsmouth City Council is a unique organisation, committed to making a difference, and is guided by core values that set who we are as people, what we stand for, and how we act.Read more about working at Portsmouth City Council and our benefits on our careers portal homepage: <a href="https://careers.portsmouth.gov.uk/" target="_blank">Careers Portal - Find jobs with Portsmouth City Council</a>Portsmouth City Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and young people, and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.DBS Disclosure at Enhanced level will be required prior to any offer of employment and this post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.Every post is subject to PCC and Portsmouth Safeguarding Children Partnership safer recruitment procedures.Should you require any support in completing the application form please contact <a href="mailto:recruit@portsmouthcc.gov.uk" target="_blank">recruit@portsmouthcc.gov.uk</a> or call the Recruitment Team on 02392 616 800.

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<h2>Job introduction</h2>Do you have experience of supervising tradespeople and supporting them in delivering high quality works across multiple sites and projects? Do you have a strong customer focus to deliver works to time and budget? Are you an experienced tradesperson looking to move your career onto the next step?If so, our role for a skilled and motivated Supervisor within the busy Repairs and Maintenance Department may be of interest to you.For an informal discussion, please contact Brendon Ford – Operations Manager - <a href="mailto:Brendon.Ford@brighton-hove.gov.uk" target="_blank">Brendon.Ford@brighton-hove.gov.uk</a><h2>About the role</h2>You will be working within our Repairs Department to deliver repairs across multiple sites and trades and will be responsible supervising a trades team who deliver high standard repairs to Housing properties across the City. You will have excellent customer service skills and the ability to mentor and lead tradespeople, providing support and supervision and managing all aspects of health and safety, technical compliance and line management.The service currently has a considerable backlog of outstanding repairs and you will play a key role in tackling this work and being proactive in motivating the teams to achieve targets and deadlines to realise these goals.This is an opportunity to develop your line management skills whilst supporting a diverse team of tradespeople. Our focus on customer service makes this work rewarding as we are able to deliver housing improvements to residents across our city.We are looking for experienced and enthusiastic trade supervisors with backgrounds in plumbing, carpentry, general building and roofing.In return for your skills and hard work, we offer:<ul><li>A standard working week of 42.5 hours per week Monday – Friday 08.00 – 17.00 Part-time hours are also available.</li><li>A full induction with job shadowing and on-going mentoring and development</li><li>Paid annual leave</li><li>Pension scheme</li><li>Use of a fleet vehicle for work</li></ul>Please read our <a href="https://www.brighton-hove.gov.uk/jobs/open-vacancies-and-how-apply-brighton-hove-city-council/supporting-your-job-application/how-apply-job-council" target="_blank">Apply for a job at the council</a> pages carefully. They give you all the guidance you need to complete your application as well as information on what will happen after you’ve submitted your application and at interview.As part of your application, you will need to upload your CV and a supporting statement. Your supporting statement is the most important part of your application as it will be used in the shortlisting process to assess whether you meet the essential requirements for the role that are set out in the person specification and to decide whether you should be offered an interview. Before you start your application, please read our guidance here (<a href="https://www.brighton-hove.gov.uk/jobs/open-vacancies-and-how-apply-brighton-hove-city-council/supporting-your-job-application/cv-guidance" target="_blank">CV guidance (brighton-hove.gov.uk)</a> and (<a href="https://www.brighton-hove.gov.uk/jobs/open-vacancies-and-how-apply-brighton-hove-city-council/supporting-your-job-application/supporting-statement-guidance" target="_blank">Supporting statement guidance (brighton-hove.gov.uk)</a> as this gives important advice which will increase your chance of success in the shortlisting process.<h2>Additional information</h2>Your starting salary will be pro rata if the above position is term-time only. For part time applicants, where your working week is less than the council’s basic 37 hour week, contracted overtime rated pay will not form part of your working hours. This is because overtime rated pay is payable for hours worked in excess of the council’s basic 37 hour week. Your starting salary will be pro rata based on the basic annual salary elements of pay between £39,862 &amp; £42,839.For more information about our values and the benefits of working at the council, visit <a href="https://www.brighton-hove.gov.uk/jobs/why-work-us" target="_blank">Why work for us</a><h2>Company information</h2>Encouraging a diverse workforceOur city is known and loved for its diversity. Not only is the mixture of people, culture and skills vital to the economic and social development of the city, it's what makes Brighton &amp; Hove such a great place to live, work and visit. We are committed to developing and retaining a workforce that is representative of the diverse communities we serve so we welcome applications from individuals from all backgrounds. In order to achieve our aims of proportionate representation, we particularly encourage applicants from a BME or White Other background as well as those who identify as disabled, male or trans.Find out more about our commitment to being a fair and inclusive place to work where everyone can achieve their potential by reading about our <a href="https://www.brighton-hove.gov.uk/fair-and-inclusive" target="_blank">fair and inclusive</a> actions, our <a href="https://www.brighton-hove.gov.uk/becoming-anti-racist-city" target="_blank">anti-racism strategy</a> and the work we are doing to <a href="https://www.brighton-hove.gov.uk/jobs/why-work-us/how-we-create-fair-and-inclusive-workplace" target="_blank">encourage a diverse workforce (brighton-hove.gov.uk).</a>Please note that this post is subject to a Basic Disclosure Criminal Records Check.

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Youth Support WorkerPermanent, Part Time£24,786 to £26,089 per annumLocation: BasildonWorking Style: <a href="https://www.workingforessex.com/working-here/our-ways-of-working" target="_blank">Community-based worker</a>Closing Date: 18th August 2025About Us:We're looking for a passionate and talented individual to join our Youth Service Team to support the development of youth work in the community. If you're driven, innovative, and eager to make an impact, we want to hear from you!The role is part time, working 18.5 hours per week and will require evening and weekend work. The pro-rata salary will be from £12,393 to £13,045 per annum.Benefits:<ul><li>Healthy work life balance.</li><li>Wide range of learning and development opportunities.</li><li>IT equipment and home-working equipment supplied.</li><li>30 days annual leave + bank holidays + choice to buy extra.</li><li>Access to hundreds of discounts and benefits through Essex Rewards.</li><li>Access to our health and wellbeing support platform with LifeWorks.</li><li>Up to 4 days per year pro rata Volunteering leave.</li></ul>Essex County Council is proud to offer an excellent benefits package to all its employees. More information can be found here <a href="https://www.workingforessex.com/working-here/pay-reward/" target="_blank">pay and reward</a>.The Role:Working face to face with young people as part of a team, you will ensure young people have positive experiences, by working with them to identify what's important to them and then being part of developing good youth work activities with them.You will need to be someone who can focus on putting young people at the heart of your work. Working flexible hours, including evenings, weekends and residentials, you will join an experienced team of youth workers in a variety of youth work settings. You will be based at Southerhay Youth Centre in Basildon and will work with local youth work teams including volunteers in community youth clubs. Areas covered will include Basildon, Brentwood, Rochford and Castle Point.What will you be doing?<ul><li>Identify areas of need and opportunity within the community where a youth work programme can be identified to support the development of youth provision delivered by the community.</li><li>Support the development of services by working with the community to enhance their skills so they can be more independent in design and delivery of services.</li><li>Negotiate with young people and their communities on their involvement in the programme planning, implementation, and evaluation.</li><li>Contribute to and promote the programme to ensure that opportunities are accessible to all who wish to become involved.</li><li>As part of the team involve young people in the decision-making processes whereby individuals and groups take on responsibilities for themselves and others in their project and the wider community.</li><li>As part of the team respond to individual and group needs, this includes issues affecting young people, promoting self-awareness and self-esteem.</li><li>To deliver or support the direct delivery of youth work programmes as may be required, to include residential experiences for young people.</li><li>Take part in management supervision and the staff performance management scheme, to identify priorities and learning needs and to be responsible for the learning and development of self and to complete all required training and accreditation within 2 years of starting employment.</li><li>Follow Child Protection Guidelines and report any concerns using the correct procedure and comply with individual responsibilities for staff and young people, in accordance with work role, for health and safety in the workplace.</li><li>Ensure all duties and services provided are in accordance with the County Council Equal Opportunities Policy and Practice.</li><li>Undertake any other reasonable duties commensurate with the level and accountabilities of the post as directed by the District Youth Worker.</li></ul>About You:You will:<ul><li>Be qualified at level 2 or above in a JNC recognised Youth Work Qualification or be prepared to undertake training</li><li>Have a good level of numeracy and literacy, having achieved a grade C/4 in Maths and English.</li><li>Have experience of working with young people and communities which may be in a voluntary role.</li><li>Have the ability to build relationships and relate well to people.</li><li>Be able to work in a changing environment.</li><li>Be committed to challenging prejudice and ignorance.</li><li>Have the ability to develop work with young people and communities to achieve planned outcomes.</li><li>Have the ability to work as part of a team.</li></ul>Essential Requirements for the role:<ul><li>The job role requires you to be mobile throughout an operational area. Therefore, the post holder will need to have a driving licence and access to a vehicle, or the ability to meet the mobility requirements of the role through other means.</li></ul>Why Essex? To read more about us please visit:<a href="https://workingforessex.com/role/education" target="_blank">Education</a><a href="https://workingforessex.com/working-here/entry-to-work" target="_blank">Entry to work - Working for Essex</a>As one of the largest and most dynamic UK local authorities, Essex offers a stimulating public service environment. Covering over 1,420 square miles and serving 1.8 million residents, we're committed to transformational change and delivering better quality at lower cost. Recognised in the top three of the latest IMPOWER index for productivity, we ensure everyone matters in <a href="https://www.essex.gov.uk/about-council/plans-and-strategies/our-vision-essex/everyones-essex" target="_blank">Everyone's Essex</a>. With flexible working options and a focus on innovation, whether you are looking to develop your career or contribute to the local community, Essex is the ideal place for you.Essex County Council is proud to be a Disability Confident Leader. We're committed to interview all disabled applicants who choose to apply under our Job Interview Scheme if they meet the minimum requirements of the job. Please speak to our Recruiters if you require any reasonable adjustments during the process.We're also committed to interview all veterans and care leavers, who meet the minimum requirements of the role for which they are applying.At Essex County Council, we value integrity and ethical behaviour. We kindly ask that you embrace our code of conduct and the <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/the-7-principles-of-public-life/the-7-principles-of-public-life--2" target="_blank">Nolan principles</a>, including throughout the recruitment process. Your commitment to these standards helps us maintain a positive and respectful workplace for everyone.How to apply:Start your journey within Essex Youth Service by clicking the APPLY button now!If you are interested in finding out more about this role or require further information, we would love to hear from you. Please email: <a>work.placements@essex.gov.uk</a>.As part of employment with Essex County Council (ECC) should your role require a DBS check you will be required to register with the DBS update service. The DBS update service ensures all registered DBS certificates are kept up to date and allows authorised parties to view the status of your certificate. This is an annual subscription, and you will be responsible for ensuring this is maintained. For further information on the DBS update service please go to <a href="https://www.gov.uk/dbs-update-service" target="_blank">https://www.gov.uk/dbs-update-service</a>.Essex County Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all employees and volunteers to share this commitment. 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