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Southfields Care home&nbsp;Rated GOOD by CQC provides exceptional levels of support to older persons living with Dementia,&nbsp;Physical disabilities or /and Sensory impairments.Situated in a residential suburb in Northampton, offering a wonderful living environment in which residents can enjoy an enhanced quality of life. This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore subject to an enhanced DBS certificate. It is also a regulated activity and will be subject to a Children and Adults Barred List check. West Northamptonshire Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.Our benefits You can also see our full list of employee benefits on our careers site here:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.westnorthants.gov.uk/jobs-and-careers/why-you-should-work-us" target="_blank">Why you should work for us | West Northamptonshire Council</a>What will you be doing? A Team Leader is part of the Management Team and the purpose of the role is to&nbsp;promote the rights and responsibilities of working age adults with disabilities through the provision and development of services.<ul>
<li>Responsible for the day to day provision of a safe and comfortable environment from which the service can operate for the customers, as specified, to meet the requirements of West Northamptonshire Council to provide services for elderly residents.</li>
<li>Supporting for such administrative, analytical and financial tasks as designated by the manager in accordance with procedures.</li>
<li>Overseeing the assessment and preparation of individual plans for the area of work. To ensure the delivery of services to meet these plans in order to provide each customer with an individually determined package of care/support.</li>
<li>Managing&nbsp;the ongoing review, performance and updating of care plans and team performance to ensure that services provided accurately reflect the customers’ and commissioners’ needs at all times.</li>
<li>Responsible to deliver&nbsp;new staff&nbsp;induction training, continuous development and performance to ensure effective and efficient use of this resource in accordance with the policy and objectives for this service.</li>
<li>Contribute, as a senior member of staff, to the overall management and development of service provision in a given geographical area, planning for the future development of services to meet the needs of customers from diverse cultural communities.</li>
<li>Process of annual resource requirements reviews, monitoring budgets and planning budget needs for the future to determine where customer needs can be met within budget restraints.</li>
<li>Actively promote a customer voice in the provision of the service, including the encouragement of self and citizen advocacy.</li>
<li>Demonstrate awareness/understanding of equal opportunities and other people’s behavioural, physical, social and welfare needs.</li>
<li>Ensure that reasonable care is taken at all times for the health, safety and welfare of yourself and other persons, and to comply with the policies and procedures relating to health and safety within the company.</li>
<li>Carry out any other duties which fall within the broad spirit, scope and purpose of this job description and which are commensurate with the grade of the post.</li>
</ul>37 hours per week, with a mixture of early and late shifts, and every other weekend off.About you You may be a shift lead looking for the next move or a current Team leader wishing to gain more experience to develop yourself for the future.&nbsp;With your previous experience in care leadership, and NVQ Level 3&nbsp;qualification in Health &amp; Social Care or similar.You'll join our team in making a meaningful difference in the lives of those we serve.We will offer 2.5 weeks induction training and a further 2-4 weeks "Buddy&nbsp;scheme" too. We will settle you in, there's no pressure to "hit the ground running"!This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore subject to an enhanced DBS certificate, at our cost.We may close this vacancy early, if we receive sufficient applications for this role before the expiry date.&nbsp;About us At West Northants Council, it’s about our people. People who thrive with ambition, bubble with new ideas, demand better ways of working, caring about every detail, and who never shy away from a challenge. Our culture is a gateway for new experiences. A place to forge new opportunities. To empower you in your career and unite you with like-minded people.Our vision is ‘to make West Northants a great place to live, work, visit and thrive’. We truly stand by this and work hard every day to make this a reality. Our corporate values, THRIVE, stand for: Trust, High Performance, Respect, Innovate and Empower, they underpin everything we do and how we deliver services.&nbsp;Hear more from our Chief Executive, Anna Earnshaw, about what it's like to work at West Northants Council&nbsp;<a href="https://youtu.be/lV0EfeUF4aU&nbsp;&amp;nbsp" target="_blank">https://youtu.be/lV0EfeUF4aU&nbsp;&amp;nbsp</a>;We are committed to ensuring diversity, equality, equity, and inclusion is woven into the fabric of WNC and everything we do, to enable all colleagues to develop and maximize their full potential.  We are a disability confident employer, a member of the Armed Forces Covenant, and a Care Leaver Covenant partnerThe following film was created by us to communicate our intentions&nbsp;- watch WNC colleagues explain&nbsp;<a href="https://youtu.be/16hhIWCZ7xM" target="_blank">what DEI means to us</a>.If you need additional support or reasonable adjustments during the application process, including needing the job description in another format or language, please email <a href="mailto:careers@westnorthants.gov.uk" target="_blank">careers@westnorthants.gov.uk</a> for support.West Northants Council, where careers thrive.

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Utilities Project Officer(RP0137)24 months fixed term contract Starting salary £37,160pa with potential progression to £39,974pa on achieving designated skills and experience37 hours per week (hybrid)We are looking for an exceptional person to join our Transformation Team in leading on business analysis and improvement projects in relation to the council’s utilities and energy services. This post holder will be responsible for projects to improve processes, manage utilities contracts and support the rollout of smart meters across the council’s building portfolio.This role combines the responsibilities of managing improvement projects with the analytical skills of a business analyst. You need to be a detail-oriented professional with a passion for process improvement.We are looking for someone who enjoys collaborating with people, facilitating workshops for capturing information and championing change.Working closely with service teams and stakeholders, you will identify, analyse, and recommend improvements to how utilities are managed, as well as support the management and delivery of the relevant projects.The successful candidate will bring energy and enthusiasm to the role.They should be able to work well with a variety of people and have strong written and verbal communication skills to engage with a wide range of audiences.The role is hybrid - we are looking for somebody to work in our main office in Welwyn Garden City at least two days per week. The ability to converse at ease with members of the public and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential in this post.We offer a unique and attract working environment in the heart of Welwyn Garden City, access to electric pool cars, as well as the Local Government benefits including the pension scheme and generous annual leave allowance.Our CORE values - Collaborative, Open, Responsible, Excellent, guide everything we do.For further information about this role, please contact Lesley Rennie, Transformation Manager, on 01707 357713for an informal chat.Closing date for applications is 13 July 2025Remote assessments will be held on 17 July 2025 Interviews will be held on 25/28 July 2025 Keywords: welwyn hatfield borough council, transformation, project management, data, analysis, utilities

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We are looking to appoint 3 Assessment Officers in the Council Tax Team within the Income &amp; Debt department. 2 permanent positions and 1 fixed term contract for a year, maternity leave cover. 
 
Please state on your application if you are interested in the Permanent post, Fixed Term (1 year Maternity cover), or both. 
 
The successful candidates will work as part of a team and be responsible for the administration of Council Tax accounts in line with current legislation, ensuring all necessary action is taken to collect revenue efficiently and effectively. They will process applications for reliefs and exemptions, effectively responding to enquiries received by letter, telephone and electronically, as well as undertaking proactive work to improve collection. 
 
If you have experience in a debt collection environment and enjoy working with the public then this is an exciting opportunity to join a busy team focused on high performance and working to challenging financial and operational targets. 
 
You will be an enthusiastic, committed team player, understanding best practice and customer contact procedures with experience in debt collection. You will be able to demonstrate a good standard of numeracy and literacy, work using your own initiative and prioritise conflicting deadlines, and manage your time efficiently with good communication skills. 
 
If you would like to know more about the role, please contact Philip Roberts on 020 8132 2600 for an informal discussion 
 
If you have any difficulties accessing this information, please contact Andrea Walkerdine at <a href="mailto:andrea.walkerdine@enfield.gov.uk" target="_blank">andrea.walkerdine@enfield.gov.uk</a> or on 020 8132 1022. 
 
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. 
 
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. 
 
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 paid sabbatical for Children’s Social Workers 
 
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. 
 
If you have previously applied for this role within the past 6 months, unfortunately, a second application will not be considered. 
 
Fixed Term post/Secondment Opportunity 
An external candidate, including Enfield Council agency workers, would be appointed on a fixed term contract, whilst internal candidates who are Council employees, would normally be expected to take up the post on a secondment basis.  
To be eligible to apply for a secondment, Enfield Council employees must have completed probation and must have discussed/agreed the proposed secondment with their line manager. Fixed term contracts may be considered where a secondment is not possible. 
Secondments are the temporary loan of an employee from one part of the organisation to another part of the organisation and rely on the secondee to return to their substantive position on completion of the secondment.

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2 positions available
1 x full-time 37 hours per week
1 x part-time 18.5 hours per week
Can you support residents of the Isle of Wight and actively listen to what is important to them? Ensuring that they gain the right support at the right time and in the right place. Can you give guidance to restore meaningful activities so that individuals can lead fulfilling lives within our community?
We have an exciting opportunity available within Adult Social Care Isle of Wight. We are seeking an enthusiastic, and self-motivated Occupational Therapist to join our community occupational therapy service.
The role encompasses the following:
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<li>Working across the Isle of Wight to provide OT input to a wide variety of disabled people including elderly, learning disabilities, dementia and neurological conditions.</li>
<li>Residents&nbsp;may initially need guidance through signposting to maintain their wellbeing and independence, to those who have complex&nbsp;health&nbsp;needs requiring further assessment.</li>
<li>Assess those that are Care Act eligible and providing equipment, advice and support, referrals for DFG’s.</li>
<li>You will have a caseload of clients and will work autonomously to complete assessments and follow up actions.</li>
<li>Knowledge of specialist equipment is essential, training can be given to the right candidate. &nbsp;</li>
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You will be supported by the team, provided with regular supervision. Flexible working and hybrid working
You will be part of a progressive team, using an enabling, adaptive approach, supporting people to live in their own homes where-ever possible, and in the least restrictive way. This may involve sign posting and giving information and advice, or the prescription of aids and adaptations where appropriate.
We are a friendly and supportive team. We have a monthly CPD meeting and are continuously improving our service and practice to best serve the clients we have. We have a flexible working policy and actively support work/life balance.

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We are looking for an Integration and Support Supervisor to become a vital part of the Refugee, Resettlement &amp; Migration Service.You will play a vital role in providing front-line integration and support services directly to individuals and families from conflict-affected countries, assisting with their relocation to the UK, their stay in temporary accommodation or host placements, and their transition into settled accommodation.If you have exceptional attention to detail, strong communication skills, and the ability to showcase personal resilience and professionalism, we would like to hear from you!Salary: £38,626 to £41,511 per annum Contract Type: Fixed Term Contract for 12 months. Working Pattern: Full-time (37 hours per week)Location: County Hall, West Street, Chichester PO19 1RQInterview Date: 16th and 17th JulyInternal 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.This role requires the successful candidate to travel throughout the county for visits. Regular attendance at your designated base location will also be necessary, and there will be opportunities for remote work. Final arrangements will be confirmed with the successful candidate.The role involves engaging confidently with families in person. While managing a caseload is not part of the responsibilities, there is an expectation to support case holders and to take initiative in independently delivering transactional activities.Occasionally, the work may involve interacting with individuals experiencing significant trauma or difficult circumstances, requiring genuine empathy, professionalism, and resilience to provide appropriate support.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 available.About the JobAs an Integration and Support Supervisor, you will oversee the daily delivery of a diverse integration and support service to a range of clients.Our work in Integration and Support Team and any given day can often feel quite different from the next! There will be some key responsibilities likely to feature in this role, including:<ul>
<li>Daily management of the casework service, overseeing resources within budget constraints to ensure service continuity and consistent service levels, including planning for and addressing fluctuations in service demand.</li>
<li>Recognising and responding to urgent safeguarding needs, promoting long-term planning when appropriate, identifying and addressing gaps in policy or practice, and ensuring the efficient allocation of work within the team.</li>
<li>Working collaboratively across WSCC and partner teams and services to coordinate efforts in identifying areas for improvement within the service, with a particular focus on opportunities to enhance customer self-service.</li>
<li>Being a proactive leader, you will manage an Integration and Support team, overseeing their performance management and professional growth. This includes establishing mentorship programs, setting and monitoring goals and objectives, and maintaining a balance between skill development and ongoing training to ensure a highly effective team.</li>
</ul>If you enjoy working in a fast-paced environment and relish being part of a close-knit team, supporting colleagues to deliver better outcomes for the residents of West Sussex. we want to hear from you!Required Qualifications and Skills<ul>
<li>Degree in a relevant subject or equivalent qualification or experience, demonstrating comparable applied knowledge in researching, analysing, and evaluating arguments and information related to refugee support or a related field.</li>
<li>Supervisory or management experience and evidence of continuous professional development.</li>
<li>Skills to work in a customer-focused manner, delivering high-quality service with excellent attention to detail, thereby establishing trust and confidence with customers.</li>
<li>Proven ability to compose and produce clear, concise written business reports for various purposes, including research, project proposals, and business cases outlining recommended courses of action.</li>
<li>Strong IT skills, including proficiency with Microsoft Office packages, enabling the production of written and statistical reports.</li>
<li>Excellent communication skills, particularly verbal communication, with the ability to influence the actions of others and convey complex and potentially sensitive information.</li>
</ul> For more information on the Key Skills as well as the Qualifications and/or experience required, please refer to the Job Description attached.Rewards and BenefitsWe 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.A laptop and mobile will be supplied if applicable to your role. You will benefit from 25 days annual leave, rising to 28 days after 5 years' service plus the opportunity to buy additional leave and an excellent <a href="https://www.westsussex.gov.uk/about-the-council/pensions/" target="_blank">local government pension scheme</a>A range of discounts give our staff access to hundreds of offers; groceries, travel, cinema tickets, days out, leisure activities, high street retailers and the opportunity to save over £1,000 a year through our West Sussex Choices benefits platform.For more information about the wide variety of benefits you can take advantage of please visit our <a href="https://www.westsussex.gov.uk/jobs/rewards-and-benefits/" target="_blank">Rewards and Benefits page.</a>Further InformationThe reference number for this role is CPP01138For issues or queries regarding your application please contact <a href="mailto:" target="_blank"></a> .Does this sound like the opportunity for you? Click apply below, upload your CV, and complete the application form, explaining how you meet the key skills in the attached job description and experience you can bring to the role. Please ensure all 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 right to work within the UK, enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, satisfactory references, 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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Please apply online via the link provided. Please note, we do not accept CVs submitted without a fully completed online application form.
Housing Officer, Neighbourhood Management Team X2
£37,741 to £41,182 per year inclusive + essential car user up to 19.7% employer pension contribution
Job Ref P1287 - Permanent Full-time,37 hours per week 
Job Ref P1291 - 12 Months Fixed term, providing cover for an internal secondment, 37 hours per week
Flexible working options, Hybrid Working with Partial home working available
About the role
Our Housing Service are responsible for managing and maintaining 5000 properties including sheltered housing, temporary accommodation as well as general needs tenancies.&nbsp; This post is based within our Neighbourhood Management Team within Tenancy Services section.
About you
In these posts you will be responsible for several functions related to estate and tenancy management for secure and introductory tenants. Main duties within the role includes management of nuisance cases, tenancy breaches and successions and assignments with a strong emphasis on tenant and leasehold consultation and participation within the responsibilities of these posts.&nbsp;
You will work with a wide range of stakeholders as well as voluntary sector agencies who provide support and advice to tenants and with Councillors on issues related to their ward.
You must be educated to degree level or have 3 years previous experience of working in social housing in a front line service managing casework.&nbsp; Working knowledge of relevant legislation and legal procedures relating to tenancy management is essential for this role.&nbsp; A BTEC or equivalent in a Housing related subject is desirable as is demonstrable experience and commitment to tenant involvement and empowerment.
You must be an excellent communicator, be IT literate and ideally be able to use a housing software system. You will be required to attend occasional evening meetings and evening working as needed from time to time.&nbsp;&nbsp; There is a requirement for you to also be available as part of the councils emergency planning arrangements subject to service requirements. Post is subject to a Basic Disclosure Check.
St Albans is a unique English Cathedral City with a colourful history which can be seen in the Roman remains and variety of beautiful architecture, heritage sites and conservation areas.&nbsp;Set within green belt, off the M25, A1M and M1 the District includes a cathedral, vibrant city centre and thriving villages. Our centrally located offices in the city are near to the station (London St Pancras 20 minutes), shops and restaurants. In short it is <a href="https://www.enjoystalbans.com/" target="_blank">a great place to live and work</a>.
In addition to working within a great team and a comprehensive salary you will have access to:
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<li>28.5 days basic annual leave (increasing with service) + bank holidays.</li>
<li>Local Government Pension Scheme - current employer contribution up to 19.7 percent employer contributions</li>
<li>Flexible working options</li>
<li>Staff Parking Permit</li>
<li>Reimbursement of professional fees</li>
<li>Comprehensive development and training</li>
<li>Discounted membership at selected local sports and fitness centres</li>
<li>Access to discounts and benefits via online platform</li>
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This post is subject to a Basic Disclosure Check.
For an informal discussion, please contact Abigail Simons, Neighbourhood Management Team Leader on 01727 819357
Please select the apply button on the vacancy and follow the steps below:
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<li>Complete an online application and in the supporting statement section, ensure you explain what you would bring to the role and how you meet the essential criteria in the person specification.&nbsp;</li>
<li>Provide an up-to-date CV (no more than three sides of A4), explaining any gaps in employment.</li>
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A detailed job description and person specification are published on the advert for this role. The person specification sets out the criteria we use to assess applicants.&nbsp;The Council reserves the right to reject applicants at the shortlisting stage, where the application process has not been completed correctly.&nbsp;
For further information and to learn more about the council visit <a href="https://www.stalbans.gov.uk/jobs-and-careers" target="_blank">Jobs and Careers</a> or email: <a href="mailto:recruitment@stalbans.gov.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@stalbans.gov.uk</a> or telephone (01727) 819251.
Closing date for applications: Monday 30 June 2025
Interviews are scheduled for w/c: 7th July 2025

Housing Officer - Neighbour Management Team

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Staffordshire Virtual School for Looked After and Previously Looked after children is responsible for promoting and driving the educational attainment and outcomes of children who are looked after from 0 – 25 years.&nbsp;We are seeking to appoint an experienced, innovative and enthusiastic person with knowledge of the early years and care systems, and how they impact on children's development and education.&nbsp;You'll be contributing to raising the standards of educational attainment, achievement and attendance of our early years Looked After children.You will need to be passionate about working with our children, with excellent communication, interpersonal and organisational skills and have experience of working with both early years education and social care professionals.This is currently hybrid role working within the office environment but also working from home.&nbsp;The position is fixed term from September 2025 till July 2026.Main Responsibilities You'll be:<ul>
<li>Responsible for monitoring and tracking the attendance, achievement and Personal Education Plans of the 0-5 cohort of Children in Care.</li>
<li>Attend and contribute to Personal Education Plans as directed by the Education Coordinator and ensure SMART aspirational target setting for our children.</li>
<li>Work with early years leaders and other professionals to remove barriers to accessing education.</li>
<li>Partner with early years settings, specialist teams, &nbsp;social workers and parents/carers to provide training, assessment, advice, support and challenge to settings and other professionals.</li>
<li>Working in partnership with the Early Years team, Educational Psychology service, School Admissions, etc, to support the educational outcomes for our 0-5 cohort as needed.</li>
<li>Be inspirational for the educational attainment, outcomes and experiences for all children and young people in the care of the LA, whether placed in or out of Staffordshire.</li>
<li>Supporting the assessment of our children to promptly recognise any gaps in learning and allow the implementation of appropriate support at the earliest point.</li>
</ul>The Ideal Candidate You will:<ul>
<li>have substantial experience of working with children and young people in an education setting.</li>
<li>have significant understanding of the barriers that vulnerable children experience in education</li>
<li>have experience of assessment and the assessment tools used to promptly recognise any gaps in learning and allow the implementation of appropriate support at the earliest point.</li>
<li>be passionate about working with our children,&nbsp;</li>
<li>have excellent communication, interpersonal and organisational skills</li>
<li>have experience of working with both early years education and social care professionals. &nbsp;</li>
</ul>“We’re happy to talk flexible working” For an informal discussion about the role contact Julie Roper at <a href="mailto:julie.roper@staffordshire.gov.uk" target="_blank">julie.roper@staffordshire.gov.uk</a>&nbsp;Interview dates will be held on 22nd July.Our Recruitment Process: We anonymise applications during shortlisting to ensure only relevant information is considered. Please complete your application fully, especially the supporting statement, to highlight what you’ll bring to the role.About Staffordshire County Council We are no ordinary county council:Our Values:The core of who we are as an organisation. Just like we all have personal values that shape our thoughts and behaviour, organisational values drive how we think and act collectively.Our values were created and shaped by colleague feedback and national best practice and they sit at the heart of People Strategy:We have a real sense of community spirit that brings our people together. This feeling of belonging means we are all connected to what we do and take pride in the difference we make every day for Staffordshire people. We are ambitious and our sights are set firmly on a better future.We look forward and race ahead - that goes for your career too.&nbsp;Our benefits:We recognise that it is our employees that are central to everything we do. We aim to create a supportive working environment where employees can achieve their full potential and achieve a healthy work-life balance.&nbsp;In addition to your salary, as a member of staff, you will have access to&nbsp;<a href="https://www.careersatstaffordshire.co.uk/our-rewards-and-benefits/" target="_blank">Our rewards and benefits - Careers at Staffordshire</a>Our recruitment process:As an Authority we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.Staffordshire County Council is an equal opportunities organisation and Disability Confident employer. We encourage applications from all background and communitiesAs part of our commitment as a Disability Confident employer, a Gold&nbsp;Award Armed Forces employer and our commitment to supporting care leavers - we offer a guaranteed interview as long as your&nbsp;application meets the minimum criteria for the post.&nbsp;As you’ll know safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our children and young people/vulnerable adults is important to us and that’s why this position is subject to a criminal record check from the Disclosure and Barring Service. If applicable you should disclose details of unspent and unfiltered spent reprimands, formal warnings, cautions and convictions in your application form.

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Help Staffordshire achieve our ambition of good health and wellbeing for all.We’ve got a vision at Staffordshire – we want our county to be an innovative, ambitious and sustainable county, where everyone has the opportunity to prosper, be healthy and happy.About Us:&nbsp;You'll be working in the Public Health Team within the Health and Care Directorate focusing on priorities including children’s public health and healthy lifestyles.&nbsp;Our team provides oversight and delivery of the county’s public health responsibilities.We provide specialist input, technical expertise, and leadership for a range of programme areas, working ‘upstream’ to prevent ill health and enable good health and wellbeing. Our focus is on reducing health inequities and achieving the best possible health and wellbeing outcomes for all of Staffordshire’s residents.Main Responsibilities This is an opportunity to be part of our exciting programmes of work across Staffordshire.&nbsp;As a Commissioning Officer you will support the Commissioning Manager in shaping and embedding public health programmes across Staffordshire.&nbsp;Working collaboratively with council colleagues, a wide range of partners and local communities to understand health inequalities, co-ordinate and deliver local plans and capture outcomes.You will be passionate about promoting improvements in public health and reducing inequity and you will promote co-production to ensure the voice of the person is recognised.There are 2 x Commissioning Officer posts available:Post 1 - PermanentPost 2 – 18-month fixed-term maternity cover to start August 2025 (secondments will be considered for internal applicants)You will also work across the wider public health team.These roles will support Commissioning Managers across the public health team. This will include two major programmes. Working collaboratively with partner organisations, including the NHS, you will help to drive forward and embed:<ul>
<li>The Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent infant mortality prevention programme.</li>
<li>The Better Health Staffordshire (BHS) programme of work (a whole system, all-age approach to enabling healthy weight).</li>
</ul>The Ideal Candidate This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who is keen to develop their knowledge of public health, can understand and interpret data and how this is used to inform programme development and delivery.We are looking for someone who has the following experience and skills:<ul>
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Collaboration - &nbsp;Experience of working within partnerships and good communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills to build and maintain strong working relationships.
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Organisation - A confident and competent organiser with excellent project management skills, contributing to the development of business cases and informal/formal reports and with the ability to work under pressure.
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Committed - Able to work effectively as part of the team to deliver our objectives and outcomes, with a high level of personal drive and integrity, and committed to proactively solving problems and developing innovative solutions to improve outcomes.
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</ul>“We’re happy to talk flexible working” Interviews will be held on 17 July 2025.Don’t feel you meet all the requirements? We value transferable skills, experiences, and qualifications so consider applying anyway or for an informal chat about the role please contact:&nbsp;Lucy Hegarty, Public Health Specialist at&nbsp;<a href="mailto:lucy.hegarty@staffordshire.gov.uk" target="_blank">lucy.hegarty@staffordshire.gov.uk</a>,&nbsp;or&nbsp;Rochelle Edwards, Commissioning Manager at&nbsp;<a href="mailto:Rochelle.edwards@staffordshire.gov.uk" target="_blank">Rochelle.edwards@staffordshire.gov.uk</a>Our Recruitment Process:&nbsp;We anonymise applications during shortlisting to ensure only relevant information is considered. Please complete your application fully, especially the supporting statement, to highlight what you’ll bring to the role.About Staffordshire County Council We are no ordinary county council:Our Values:The core of who we are as an organisation. Just like we all have personal values that shape our thoughts and behaviour, organisational values drive how we think and act collectively.Our values were created and shaped by colleague feedback and national best practice and they sit at the heart of People Strategy:We have a real sense of community spirit that brings our people together. This feeling of belonging means we are all connected to what we do and take pride in the difference we make every day for Staffordshire people. We are ambitious and our sights are set firmly on a better future.We look forward and race ahead - that goes for your career too.&nbsp;Our benefits:We recognise that it is our employees that are central to everything we do. We aim to create a supportive working environment where employees can achieve their full potential and achieve a healthy work-life balance.&nbsp;In addition to your salary, as a member of staff, you will have access to&nbsp;<a href="https://www.careersatstaffordshire.co.uk/our-rewards-and-benefits/" target="_blank">Our rewards and benefits - Careers at Staffordshire</a>Our recruitment process:As an Authority we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.Staffordshire County Council is an equal opportunities organisation and Disability Confident employer. We encourage applications from all background and communitiesAs part of our commitment as a Disability Confident employer, a Gold&nbsp;Award Armed Forces employer and our commitment to supporting care leavers - we offer a guaranteed interview as long as your&nbsp;application meets the minimum criteria for the post.&nbsp;

Commissioning Officer

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37 hours per week
&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; “Social Workers are committed to making a positive change. Each year, they help millions of people to improve their chances in life.”&nbsp;
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<li>Social Work England’s Chief Executive, Colum Conway</li>
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On the Isle of Wight our new Children’s Service leadership team understand that our social workers and our staff require the right environment to succeed in this challenging, rewarding and important field.
Our vision is ‘creating change together’, which drives our values and behaviours to create change - in partnership&nbsp; with our children and families, our dedicated Children’s Service staff, our partners, and community services, to improve the lives of children on the Isle of Wight.
We value and respect the work you do and ensure our social work teams are given the right tools, conditions, support and guidance needed to make real change happen.&nbsp;
Our social workers benefit from;&nbsp;&nbsp;
Personal assistants to help with admin, diary management, visits, and recording; so you can spend more time with families.
Five extra days to take during the year for professional development; to support your career progression and ongoing learning.
Our nine-day working fortnight, providing an additional 26 days’ time off in lieu a year (enabling you to make the most of all the Isle of Wight lifestyle can offer)
This is a unique and exciting time to join our team. Following the successful completion of our 10-year partnership with Hampshire County Council on the 31st January 2024, we have welcomed a brand-new senior leadership team with the determination and skill to build our new Children's Service.
Together they are already working to create one connected directorate, where Children’s Social Care and our Education, Inclusion and Access services are 100% focussed on improving the lives of children and families on the Isle of Wight.
Here in Children’s Social Care we are reviewing and redesigning our child assessment safeguarding service with the aim of reducing caseloads, improving the quality of reflective supervision and creating the right conditions for social workers to focus on positive impacts and outcome for children.
We are seeking dedicated, skilled, and ambitious social workers who share our vision to get things right for children, at the right time, in the right place, with the right support and intervention.
Do you...
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<li>Want a new challenge?</li>
<li>Want to work in a dynamic environment?</li>
<li>Want to focus on improvement and continual learning?</li>
<li>Share our vision and ambition to get things right for children?</li>
<li>Share our aim to intervene at the right time, in the right place and with the right support?</li>
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If the answer is yes , we would love to hear from you!
Our practice model is;
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<li>relational</li>
<li>strengths based</li>
<li>solution focussed</li>
<li>restorative</li>
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We embody this model in all our relationships. We embrace an inclusive culture and will support you in your role and challenge you to be your best.

Social Worker

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An exciting opportunity at Staffordshire County Council to lead a Team of Best Interests Assessors. (BIA's)&nbsp;When you join Staffordshire County Council you will be joining a Health and Care Directorate which is committed and motivated to making a difference, improving outcomes. Staffordshire County Council is the eighth largest county in England. Our Services are here to make lives better.&nbsp;Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards team primary areas of responsibility –The team’s Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards responsibilities are to ensure that adults who lack capacity to consent but need to be accommodated under a care and treatment regime that may have the effect of depriving them of their liberty have their best interests protected in accordance with the Mental Capacity Act 2005.An exciting opportunity at Staffordshire County Council to lead a Team of Best Interests Assessors. (BIA's)&nbsp;When you join Staffordshire County Council you will be joining a Health and Care Directorate which is committed and motivated to making a difference, improving outcomes. Staffordshire County Council is the eighth largest county in England. Our Services are here to make lives better.&nbsp;Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards team primary areas of responsibility –The team’s Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards responsibilities are to ensure that adults who lack capacity to consent but need to be accommodated under a care and treatment regime that may have the effect of depriving them of their liberty have their best interests protected in accordance with the Mental Capacity Act 2005.Main Responsibilities In this role you'll manage the Best Interests Assessor Team and lead professional practice development for Best Interests Assessors across Adult Social Care and Commissioned agencies.&nbsp;You will:<ul>
<li>Continually developing frontline individual BIA practice</li>
<li>Lead and oversee performance quality of an established team of Best interests Assessors&nbsp;</li>
<li>Lead BIA across Staffordshire Adult Social care and external commissioned agencies BIA's.&nbsp;</li>
<li>Share and develop MCA and DOLS knowledge across Adult Social Care</li>
<li>Support development policy / procedure updates</li>
</ul>The Ideal Candidate To apply for this role you'll need:<ul>
<li>A professional Qualification CQSW, Degree in SW, DipSW, or equivalent qualification such as Nurse (RGN/MH/LD) or Occupational Therapist &nbsp;and be Professionally registered</li>
<li>Current Best Interests Assessor i.e. has completed the Best Interests assessor course at an accredited provider</li>
<li>Significant post qualifying experience</li>
<li>Significant experience of coaching and mentoring others in a professional setting</li>
<li>Knowledge and experience of reflective supervision</li>
<li>Extensive knowledge of legislation and guidance underpinning delivery of Adult Social Care Services in particular the MCA 2005 and Care Act 2014</li>
</ul>“We’re happy to talk flexible working”&nbsp;Interviews will be held during week starting 22 July 2025.&nbsp;Don’t feel you meet all the requirements?&nbsp;We value transferable skills, experiences, and qualifications so consider applying anyway or for an informal chat about the role please contact Peter Hampton - <a href="mailto:Peter.Hampton@staffordshire.gov.uk" target="_blank">Peter.Hampton@staffordshire.gov.uk</a> or Ruth Martin <a href="mailto:ruth.martin@staffordshire.gov.uk" target="_blank">ruth.martin@staffordshire.gov.uk</a>&nbsp;Our Recruitment Process: We anonymise applications during shortlisting to ensure only relevant information is considered. Please complete your application fully, especially the supporting statement, to highlight what you’ll bring to the role.About Staffordshire County Council We are no ordinary county council:Our Values:The core of who we are as an organisation. Just like we all have personal values that shape our thoughts and behaviour, organisational values drive how we think and act collectively.Our values were created and shaped by colleague feedback and national best practice and they sit at the heart of People Strategy:We have a real sense of community spirit that brings our people together. This feeling of belonging means we are all connected to what we do and take pride in the difference we make every day for Staffordshire people. We are ambitious and our sights are set firmly on a better future.We look forward and race ahead - that goes for your career too.&nbsp;Our benefits:We recognise that it is our employees that are central to everything we do. We aim to create a supportive working environment where employees can achieve their full potential and achieve a healthy work-life balance.&nbsp;In addition to your salary, as a member of staff, you will have access to&nbsp;<a href="https://www.careersatstaffordshire.co.uk/our-rewards-and-benefits/" target="_blank">Our rewards and benefits - Careers at Staffordshire</a>Our recruitment process:As an Authority we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.Staffordshire County Council is an equal opportunities organisation and Disability Confident employer. We encourage applications from all background and communitiesAs part of our commitment as a Disability Confident employer, a Gold&nbsp;Award Armed Forces employer and our commitment to supporting care leavers - we offer a guaranteed interview as long as your&nbsp;application meets the minimum criteria for the post.&nbsp;As you’ll know safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our children and young people/vulnerable adults is important to us and that’s why this position is subject to a criminal record check from the Disclosure and Barring Service. If applicable you should disclose details of unspent and unfiltered spent reprimands, formal warnings, cautions and convictions in your application form.

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