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<h2>About the job</h2>Salary: £51,802 - £54,924 a year plus £3,203 car benefit allowance and £5,000 market supplement allowance Hours per week: 37 Contract type: PermanentIn this pivotal position, you will lead the development, delivery and continuous improvement of our Quality Assurance Framework. You’ll have strategic oversight of audit activity and practice improvement, driving a high support, high challenge culture across the service. Your role will directly influence the quality of outcomes for children and families in Luton.You’ll:<ul><li>Lead on audit programmes and thematic reviews that inform strategic priorities and training needs.</li><li>Provide expert consultation, coaching, and challenge to practitioners, senior managers, and elected members.</li><li>Champion outstanding social work practice and model what “good” looks like across the workforce.</li><li>Collaborate with the Social Work Academy Manager to enhance career pathways, CPD, and professional standards.</li><li>Embed the voice of the child in service design and delivery and act as strategic lead on child exploitation and vulnerability.</li><li>Represent Luton at regional forums and multi-agency panels, using data and insight to influence service direction and improvement.</li><li>Lead the development and delivery of learning events following serious case reviews and inspections (e.g. Ofsted).</li><li>Act as a key change agent in the implementation of high-quality standards, new service policies, and improvement frameworks.</li></ul>Please note this role does not attract sponsorship.<h2>About you</h2>We are looking for an experienced, innovative, and dynamic leader with a passion for delivering excellence in social work. You will bring: <ul><li>Substantial experience in leading service improvement and performance monitoring in a complex safeguarding or children’s social care environment.</li><li>Proven track record of managing audits, practice improvement plans and delivering sustainable outcomes.</li><li>Exceptional skills in coaching, mentoring and supervising staff in matrix management environments.</li><li>Expertise in using performance data, KPIs and research to inform best practice and service change.</li><li>Strong partnership working skills with multi-agency stakeholders across Police, Health, Education and voluntary sectors.</li><li>Advanced analytical skills, including proficiency in Excel and other data tools.</li><li>In-depth knowledge of relevant legislation, statutory guidance, and best practice across 0–25 age groups (Children Acts, SEND Code, etc).</li><li>Recognised social work qualification (DipSW, CQSW or equivalent), registered with Social Work England.</li><li>Evidence of continuous professional development, aligned to professional frameworks and leadership competencies.</li></ul><h2>About us</h2>Luton Council has been selected to deliver the government’s Families First for Children Pathfinder programme.Luton is one of seven new areas in the second wave to be chosen with the aim of protecting vulnerable children from harm and improving services to help more children stay with their families in safe and loving homes.The programme is an amazing opportunity for Luton to shape future social care practice, which includes closer working relationships with our health, police, education and voluntary sector partners.Children are at the heart of everything we do in Luton, and we are very proud of the tremendous work that is already taking place together with our partners, including the development of our Family Hubs and working towards making Luton a child-friendly town where our children and young people can grow up feeling happy, healthy and secure.Our ambitious Luton 2040 Vision – that no-one in Luton will have to live in poverty – is at the heart of everything we do. We recognise that our people are remarkable, talented, committed and passionate about serving our residents.The people of Luton depend heavily on this council – and that means our workforce! Are you ready to realise the remarkable and help us deliver our vision?We welcome applications from all sections of the community and are committed to developing a workforce that reflects the diversity of our borough<h2>Application process</h2>Because of the nature of this job, it will be necessary for the appropriate level of criminal record disclosure to be undertaken. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore applicants are required to declare all unspent cautions and convictions; and also any adult cautions (simple or conditional), and spent convictions that are not protected as defined by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2020). A person’s criminal record will not in itself prevent a person from being appointed to this post. Applicants will not be refused posts because of offences which are not relevant to, and do not place them at or make them a risk in, the role for which they are applying. However in the event of the employment being taken up, any failure to disclose such offence, as detailed above, will result in dismissal or disciplinary action by the Authority.<h2>Additional information</h2>We offer a range of excellent staff benefits which include: <ul><li>From 25&nbsp;to 32&nbsp;days’ annual leave:&nbsp;linked to length of service and grade</li><li>Buying annual leave scheme:&nbsp;buy up to 20 days additional annual leave</li><li>Career Pathways:&nbsp;step up in your career or move into a specialist area</li><li>Pension scheme:&nbsp;with generous employer contributions of up to&nbsp;20.2 per cent (at July 2023) and 3x salary death in service grant</li><li>Generous relocation package:&nbsp;up to £8,000 (subject to eligibility)</li><li>Employee Assistance Programme:&nbsp;a free, 24/7 confidential counselling and wellbeing support service available to all employees, their partner or spouse and dependent children over 16 still living at home</li><li>Work/life balance:&nbsp;flexible working options including working from home where possible. We welcome requests for flexible working arrangements including part-time hours and alternative working patterns</li><li>Training and support:&nbsp;unlimited access to development courses, mentoring and support and clear career pathways</li><li>Staff offers:&nbsp;includes discounts on your MOT, gym and fitness, restaurants and salons</li><li>Arriva Travel Club:&nbsp;great value savings on local bus travel</li><li>Friday Funday Socials -&nbsp;One Friday every 2 months where we encourage our staff to get together to socialise after work</li></ul><h2>Available documents</h2>Attached documents are available under links. Clicking a document link will initialize its download.<ul><li><a href="https://emea3.recruitmentplatform.com/tlk/pages/fo/download_job_file.jsp?ID=PSKFK026203F3VBQB686G8N7P&amp;nDocumentID=1550294&amp;ptId=11460" target="_blank">download: Quality Assurance Audit &amp; Practice Improvement Manager JD.pdf</a></li><li><a href="https://emea3.recruitmentplatform.com/tlk/pages/fo/download_job_file.jsp?ID=PSKFK026203F3VBQB686G8N7P&amp;nDocumentID=1550295&amp;ptId=11460" target="_blank">download: Luton_Values_Flyer.pdf</a></li></ul>





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Team Manager - Quality Assurance and Safeguarding

Our Story:Halton is a vibrant local authority with a rich history and heritage, featuring two iconic bridges that connect communities across the River Mersey. Located in Cheshire, Halton boasts excellent transport links between Liverpool and Manchester, as well as close proximity to both Liverpool John Lennon and Manchester Airports.Our progressive community strategy aims to bring about meaningful, long-term improvements that enhance lives. It’s an exciting time to join us as we develop new policies and transform the way people access services.We are immensely proud that when asked what’s great about working for Halton, the most popular response from our workforce has been ‘our colleagues’. Our Team:Halton Borough Council is looking to employ a Community Care Worker, to work across the Complex Care Runcorn (CCR) and Complex Care Widnes (CCW) teams, although the workers will be based in Municipal Buildings.The CCR and CCW teams are Adult Social work/care teams, responsible for the Long-Term delivery of person centred support and an asset/strengths based support planning for Adults over the age of 18 years. The focus of the roles will be supporting people who use services who have specific issues relating to the payment of care bills, to ensure that they are able to manage their finances effectively.Hours: 37 per weekYour Contributions:Halton Borough council’s expectations are high and you will need a strong commitment to providing first class person centred care to Halton residents over 18 and support to their carers. You will be passionate about working with a range of service user groups (older people, adults with learning disabilities and adults with physical and sensory difficulties, challenging discrimination whilst promoting independence.You will have a recognised Social Care Experience, within a Care Management team or a social Care setting, good interpersonal and communication skills, a flexible approach and a willingness to continually improve your practice; in addition, you must hold a full driving licence.Our Offer:Aside from working with a great team, our employees have access to a fantastic range of benefits, including:<ul><li>A generous annual holiday allowance starting at 34 days per year (including bank holidays), increasing with long service</li><li>Membership of our defined benefit, salary-linked Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) with generous employer contributions</li><li>3 x Salary Life Cover via Local Government Pension Scheme</li><li>Investment in your personal development </li><li>Free Car Parking at HBC sites </li><li>Extensive employee benefits platform including discounted shopping, car leasing, gym memberships, wellbeing hub and Employee Assistance Programme.</li></ul>Next Steps:At Halton Borough Council, we want all of our candidates to feel well-informed so if you would like to have an informal chat about this role, please contact: Kym Lawson (Practice Manager), Adult Review Team on 0151 511 8423Interviews will take place on 14th July 2025At Halton Borough Council we want to ensure that our communities are represented across our workforce and a vital part of this is to encourage diversity in all respects. We are committed to making our recruitment practices barrier-free and tailored to best suit the needs and strength of the individual. This includes making adjustments for people with a disability, neurodiversity or with long-term health conditions. If you require accommodations, please reach out during the recruitment process so that we can make this the best possible experience for you – <a href="mailto:resourcing@halton.gov.uk" target="_blank">resourcing@halton.gov.uk</a>Please refer to the attached Job Profile for further information about the role and our values.We reserve the right to close this vacancy earlier than the specified date should we receive sufficient applications. If you’re interested, please complete your application as early as possible.We look forward to receiving your application!





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Halton Borough Council's Plan

Community Care Worker

1-year fixed term contract -This opportunity is currently being offered on a fixed term contract basis of 12 months; however, if budgets allow the contract length may be extended and/or become permanent, though this is not guaranteed. If an internal council employee wishes to apply for this role, a secondment opportunity may be considered (please state this on your application).The Public Health Team are seeking a Senior Partnership Commissioner on a 12-month fixed term contract to join the team at level A. This is the entry point of the role, so you will need to be able to demonstrate the relevant knowledge, experience and skills to get you started, but you will be supported to develop in your role through induction, probation and a supportive Performance Appraisal and Career Conversation. All elements of level A listed within the person specification are essential. Through your induction you will be introduced to the Career Progression Framework (CPF), which will help you to identify your areas of strength and any development needsLead and support the development and delivery of an integrated health and social care commissioning strategy that is rooted in outcome focused solutions that will support Medway Council and NHS Kent &amp; Medway Integrated Care Board achieve their strategic and overarching objectives.Lead on commissioning and contract management for service areas provision, adhering to relevant legislation, guidance, and national and local strategies, including Medway’s ‘Joint Local Health &amp; Wellbeing Strategy’. It will meet the standards set out in the <a href="https://www.local.gov.uk/icbo" target="_blank">Integrated Commissioning for Better Outcomes</a> framework. Placing the service user at the heart of the decision-making process, create integrated pathways to services and facilitate seamless transition of people between services. The role will involve liaising with stakeholders in a way that promotes the <a href="https://www.medway.gov.uk/info/200364/medway_council_strategy_2022_to_2023#values" target="_blank">vision and values</a> of the Council.Accountabilities and OutcomesLead on a range of activities that form part of the commissioning cycle and undertake proactive planning to alleviate pressure on acute services and address gaps in provision, ensuring service sufficiency. This will include ensuring costs savings will be delivered alongside effective risk management, service improvement, and embedding of good practice and working within the legislative framework that underpins public service provision to maximise opportunities to protect and promote health and wellbeing.Manage and motivate team and individual performance, providing direction and leadership, undertaking staff appraisals, addressing welfare, capability and disciplinary issues, advising on personal development, training and coaching.Develop the provision of high-quality community-based services, business cases and reports, service specifications, analyses of need, demand, spend, and performance data, ensuring compliance with statutory legislation and practice requirements, including mandatory training. Demonstrate a commitment to equality and diversity, identifying service strategies to deliver equitable and fair services for users and employees, challenging discriminatory practices and actively managing and promoting diversity and work within professional and ethical boundaries while promoting population health and wellbeing and addressing health inequalities and adhering to professional codes of conduct, occupational membership codes, employer behaviour frameworks and practice standards. Work in partnership with other agencies to share learning and good practice and maximise opportunities for collaborative commissioning, contributing to the development of integrated and whole system pathways and operating within the decision making, administrative and reporting processes that support political and democratic systems. Ensure that all commissioning activity is carried out in accordance with legislation, national guidelines, Kent and Medway ICB and Medway Council’s policy and procedures, and is applied using the principles of good practice including ethics and probity and take account of safeguarding policy and standards.Analyse needs, markets and spend, plan and develop category and/or commissioning approaches, design and deliver saving plans and report annually on progress towards achieving better and cheaper outcomes.Prepare and produce accurate and timely management information, including ensuring compliance with relevant procedures for governance, risk and control, including assuring the quality of all required information for the governance structure.At the discretion of the line manager, such other activities as may from time to time be agreed consistent with the nature of the job described above.The successful post holder will be subject to an Enhanced DBS check. If you would like to have an informal discussion with the recruiting manager, please e-mail Peter Fryer on <a href="mailto:peter.fryer@medway.gov.uk" target="_blank">peter.fryer@medway.gov.uk</a>Career Progression Frameworks (CPF) have been introduced for all roles at Medway Council. These frameworks provide a mechanism for employees to take ownership of their development within their post and be rewarded accordingly. This means that the salary you will be offered will be at level A unless, based on an assessment against the CPF criteria, you demonstrate that you are meeting the criteria of level B or C. There will be further opportunity once in post to progress from level A to B, and B to C. When writing your application, it is important to ensure you identify your suitability against the requirements of the job profile, as this information will be used for shortlisting and may contribute to the CPF assessment. Your application may be rejected if the minimum required criteria is not met. Further information relating to the requirements for this role can be found in the CPF Guidance document attached. The person specification of a job profile is split into three levels: Level A details the essential criteria that all applicants must be able to demonstrate through their application and interview. Level B details the developed competencies that an individual who is practised in this role would be able to demonstrate and will be a progression of knowledge, experience and skills from level A. Level C requires the highest level of competence and applicants would need to fully meet and demonstrate all aspects of the job profile, including qualifications, knowledge, skills and experience. Important Information- Applicants must be able to demonstrate all essential requirements as listed in the job profileFor further information, and for details of the benefits of working for Medway Council, please refer to the Medway information pack available as a download or to view online. Please be advised that if you are not contacted within 3 weeks of the advert closing date then you have not been shortlisted. All recruitment correspondence, including interview letters and contracts of employment will usually be sent out via email. Please visit <a href="http://www.mindfulemployer.net/" target="_blank">http://www.mindfulemployer.net/</a> for information on how Medway Council put good practices in place to ensure employees and job applicants who declare mental health issues receive the right level of support. We reserve the right to close this vacancy at any time prior to the closing date.





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This is Medway

Senior Partnership Commissioner

Medway Council is seeking to recruit a new climate response development officer to successfully implement and promote a Government-funded programme to reduce energy bills for low-income households.This position will be a fixed term contract for 3 years. This opportunity is currently being offered on a fixed term contract basis of 36 months; however, if budgets allow the contract length may be extended and/or become permanent, though this is not guaranteed. If an internal council employee wishes to apply for this role, a secondment opportunity may be considered (please state this on your applicationWarm Homes: Local Grant will fund home improvement measures for homes across Medway including insulation, draught-proofing, double/triple- glazing, low carbon heating upgrades and solar panels for homes with and Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) between D and G.The successful applicant will:<ul><li>Ensure successful implementation of the programme, in accordance with the terms set out in the funding agreement</li><li>Effectively promote and monitor the programme to maximise take-up of the programme by Medway residents</li><li>Appropriately advise residents inquiring about applying for funding</li><li>Report progress in a timely manner to meet the requirements of Medway Council and the national funding agreement</li></ul>Previous experience in successful delivery of externally funded projects will be considered beneficial.If you would like to have an informal discussion with the recruiting manager, please e-mail Bob Dimond on <a href="mailto:bob.dimond@medway.gov.uk" target="_blank">bob.dimond@medway.gov.uk</a> We are seeking a Climate Response Development Officer (Warm Homes Local Grant) to join the team at level B. This level attracts a salary that is mid-point of the range. You will have related experience and be able to demonstrate applied and developed knowledge, experience and skills to be effective in this role. All elements of level A and B listed within the person specification are essential. You will be supported to develop in your role through induction, probation and a supportive Performance Appraisal and Career Conversation. Through your induction you will be introduced to the Career Progression Framework (CPF), which will help you to identify your areas of strength and any development needs. Career Progression Frameworks (CPF) have been introduced for all roles at Medway Council. These frameworks provide a mechanism for employees to take ownership of their development within their post and be rewarded accordingly. This means that the salary you will be offered will be at level A unless, based on an assessment against the CPF criteria, you demonstrate that you are meeting the criteria of level B or C. There will be further opportunity once in post to progress from level A to B, and B to C.When writing your application, it is important to ensure you identify your suitability against the requirements of the job profile, as this information will be used for shortlisting and may contribute to the CPF assessment. Your application may be rejected if the minimum required criteria is not met. Further information relating to the requirements for this role can be found in the CPF Guidance document attached. The person specification of a job profile is split into three levels: Level A details the essential criteria that all applicants must be able to demonstrate through their application and interview. Level B details the developed competencies that an individual who is practised in this role would be able to demonstrate and will be a progression of knowledge, experience and skills from level A. Level C requires the highest level of competence and applicants would need to fully meet and demonstrate all aspects of the job profile, including qualifications, knowledge, skills and experience. We are seeking a Climate Response Development Officer (Warm Homes Local Grant) to join the team at level B. This level attracts a salary that is mid-point of the range. You will have related experience and be able to demonstrate applied and developed knowledge, experience and skills to be effective in this role. All elements of level A and B listed within the person specification are essential. You will be supported to develop in your role through induction, probation and a supportive Performance Appraisal and Career Conversation. Through your induction you will be introduced to the Career Progression Framework (CPF), which will help you to identify your areas of strength and any development needs. Important Information- Applicants must be able to demonstrate all essential requirements as listed in the job profileFor further information, and for details of the benefits of working for Medway Council, please refer to the Medway information pack available as a download or to view online. Please be advised that if you are not contacted within 3 weeks of the advert closing date then you have not been shortlisted. All recruitment correspondence, including interview letters and contracts of employment will usually be sent out via email. Please visit <a href="http://www.mindfulemployer.net/" target="_blank">http://www.mindfulemployer.net/</a> for information on how Medway Council put good practices in place to ensure employees and job applicants who declare mental health issues receive the right level of support. 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Climate Response Development Officer (Warm Homes Local Grant)

We are currently recruiting for a Social Care Officer to contribute to the delivery of highly effective children and adult services (within Adult Social Care) in an efficient manner, including facilitating safe discharges home from acute Hospital settings and non-acute wards. The service is delivered using a strength based, personalised approach and promotes the least restrictive route of discharge and transition into Adult Social Care services from health pathways. To work closely with colleagues within the Integrated Discharge Team and with partners ensuring that person centred outcomes are met in ways which utilises available resources as effectively as possible. To work closely with health and social care staff to promote rehabilitation and enablement care post-discharge.To work within organisational policy and legislative requirements including the Hospital Discharge Service Policy and Operating Model, Health and Care Act, Human Rights Act, Equality Act, Care Act, Mental Capacity Act and Mental Health Act. To ensure appropriate information sharing in compliance with GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation).All staff working in the department have a responsibility for promoting and supporting the Council's policies and procedures for safeguarding. You should ensure that you carry out your duties and work at all times in a way that ensures the safeguarding and welfare of service users.In return we will offer you: <ul><li>Generous annual leave entitlement</li><li>Generous local government pension scheme package</li><li>Access to wider training and development qualifications</li><li>Flexible working scheme</li><li>Travel plan discounts</li><li>Access to CAREFIRST advice &amp; counselling service</li><li>Employee discount scheme for national and local retailers</li></ul>Career Progression Frameworks (CPF) have been introduced for all roles at Medway Council. These frameworks provide a mechanism for employees to take ownership of their development within their post and be rewarded accordingly. This means that the salary you will be offered will be at level A unless, based on an assessment against the CPF criteria, you demonstrate that you are meeting the criteria of level B or C. There will be further opportunity once in post to progress from level A to B, and B to C.When writing your application, it is important to ensure you identify your suitability against the requirements of the job profile, as this information will be used for shortlisting and may contribute to the CPF assessment. Your application may be rejected if the minimum required criteria is not met. Further information relating to the requirements for this role can be found in the CPF Guidance document attached.The person specification of a job profile is split into three levels: Level A details the essential criteria that all applicants must be able to demonstrate through their application and interview.Level B details the developed competencies that an individual who is practised in this role would be able to demonstrate and will be a progression of knowledge, experience and skills from level A.Level C requires the highest level of competence and applicants would need to fully meet and demonstrate all aspects of the job profile, including qualifications, knowledge, skills and experience.First Response are seeking to appoint a Business Support Officer. You can demonstrate knowledge, experience and skills to allow you to perform within this role. You will identify, through application, how you meet the elements detailed within the person specification, at either Level A, B or C. You will be supported to develop in your role through induction, probation and a supportive Performance Appraisal and Career Conversation. Through your induction you will be introduced to the Career Progression Framework (CPF), which will help you to identify your areas of strength and any development needs.Our organisation:Medway is a unitary authority in the South East of England, made up of the towns of Strood, Rochester, Chatham, Gillingham and Rainham and more rural areas, including the Hoo Peninsula.Situated in Kent in the South-East of England, the area has plenty of green spaces, excellent facilities and easy access to the national motorway and rail networks, facilitating superb transport links to London.We provide all local Government services for a quarter of a million people, looking after education, environment, social care, housing, planning, business and much more - everything from frontline services such as rubbish collection and events like the Dickens Festival to work that goes on behind the scenes to ensure services in Medway run smoothly and cost effectively.Working at Medway Council means that you get to be part of this journey working alongside talented, professional colleagues to drive forward change to transform the lives of our residents and the communities they live in.Important Information-Applicants must be able to demonstrate all essential requirements as listed in the job profileEqual Opportunities Commitment StatementMedway Council is committed to creating an inclusive work environment with a diverse workforce. All appropriately qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, disability or ageFor further information please refer to the Medway information pack available as a download or to view onlinePlease be advised that if you are not contacted within 3 weeks of the advert closing date then you have not been shortlisted. All recruitment correspondence, including interview letters and contracts of employment will usually be sent out via email.Please visit <a href="http://www.mindfulemployer.net/" target="_blank">http://www.mindfulemployer.net/</a> for information on how Medway Council put good practices in place to ensure employees and job applicants who declare mental health issues receive the right level of support.We reserve the right to close this vacancy at any time prior to the closing date.If you are not contacted within 3 weeks of the advert closing date then you have not been shortlisted.All recruitment correspondence, including interview letters and contracts of employment will usually be sent out via email, if you require documentation/correspondence in different format such as braille or large print, please contact the Resourcing Team on 01634 332878.





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Social Care Officer

Medway is recognised as a great place to live, work, learn and visit, where all people thrive. We are a Unitary Council serving a population of 282,000 people with a £622million annual revenue expenditure budget, and a capital programme of a further £329million. Recognising that strategic support services are vital to everything the Council delivers, Medway continues to invest in the Finance Service, enabling us to recruit a Senior Accountant to support the Adult Social Care Revenue Finance Team. This is an exciting opportunity to join a friendly and experienced team of local authority finance professionals who enjoy a high profile in the Council.Within Finance our Revenue Accounts and Corporate Accounts Teams both operate right at the heart of the Council and provide vital support and challenge to the organisation to manage its finances. Our Revenue Accounts team is responsible for the development of medium term financial projections and annual budgets, ensuring the budget management process is effective, supporting services to deliver and account for change, right through to supporting the preparation of the annual Statement of Accounts. Our Corporate Accounts Team is responsible for the development and monitoring of the Capital Programme, the Statement of Accounts and Audit process, and Treasury Management.As a Senior Accountant, you will:Work closely with, and develop, budget managers to ensure that they undertake effective budget monitoring; that appropriate remedial action is considered and that forecast variances are adequately reported. This to include the submission of monthly reports to the Directorate Management Team.Complete, in accordance with agreed timetables, the final accounts programme to net revenue account stage. Analyse the final outturn to ensure that variations against budget are properly explained and reported. Liaise with the external auditor as required. Assist in the preparation of the statement of accounts beyond net revenue account stage.Monitor and promote compliance with the Council’s financial rules, accounting codes of practice and other internal and external guidelines and regulations and provide general financial advice to members and officers to ensure sound financial control over the Council’s resources.Contribute, as required, to the preparation of cabinet and committee reports to ensure that financial implications are properly addressed.Contribute, as required, to the gateway procurement process, ensuring that financial implications are properly considered.Be required to assist in the completion of the various revenue budget related government returns (e.g., Revenue Account (RA), and Revenue outturn (RO), and respond to Freedom of Information (FOI) and media requests as required to ensure compliance with statutory requirements.Work collaboratively with other Accountants within the Revenue Accounts team to ensure consistency, achieve best practice, and support budget managers with budget monitoring, forecasting, preparation of accounts and treasury management activities. About youApplicants must hold/have the following:Willingness to work towards a relevant professional qualificationExcellent ICT skills and previous knowledge of computerised financial management systems.Detailed knowledge of the processes for budget preparation, budget monitoring and budgetary control.Extensive experience in Adult Social Care finance, wider local government finance, or similar environment.If you would like to have an informal discussion with the recruiting manager please call Dawn Marsh on 01634 333137In return we offer you: <ul><li>Generous annual leave entitlement</li><li>Generous local government pension scheme package</li><li>Access to wider training and development qualifications</li><li>Flexible working scheme</li><li>Travel plan discounts</li><li>Car Benefit Scheme from Tusker </li><li>Access to CAREFIRST advice &amp; counselling service</li><li>Employee discount scheme for national and local retailers</li><li>The Government has introduced new ways of supporting parents with childcare costs. Further details are available here: - <a href="https://www.childcarechoices.gov.uk/" target="_blank">https://www.childcarechoices.gov.uk/</a></li></ul>We're committed to making Medway carbon neutral by 2050. We have developed an action plan to ensure we play our part in addressing the climate emergency. Our declaration fits into our <a href="https://www.medway.gov.uk/info/200387/council_plan" target="_blank">Council Plan</a> priority of making Medway a place to be proud of. The main outcome being a 'clean and green environment'. All Medway Council staff can access an additional day’s paid leave to undertake a volunteering activity which supports climate change. Our organisation: Medway is a unitary authority in the South East of England, made up of the towns of Strood, Rochester, Chatham, Gillingham and Rainham and more rural areas, including the Hoo Peninsula.Situated in Kent in the South-East of England, the area has plenty of green spaces, excellent facilities and easy access to the national motorway and rail networks, facilitating superb transport links to London.We provide all local Government services for a quarter of a million people, looking after <a href="http://www.medway.gov.uk/schoolsandeducation.aspx" target="_blank">education</a>, <a href="http://www.medway.gov.uk/binsrubbishandrecycling.aspx" target="_blank">environment</a>, <a href="http://www.medway.gov.uk/carehealthandsupport.aspx" target="_blank">social care</a>, <a href="http://www.medway.gov.uk/housing.aspx" target="_blank">housing</a>, <a href="http://www.medway.gov.uk/planningandbuilding.aspx" target="_blank">planning</a>, <a href="http://www.medway.gov.uk/businessandinvestment.aspx" target="_blank">business</a> and much more - everything from frontline services such as rubbish collection and events like the Dickens Festival to work that goes on behind the scenes to ensure services in Medway run smoothly and cost effectively.Working at Medway Council means that you get to be part of this journey working alongside talented, professional colleagues to drive forward change to transform the lives of our residents and the communities they live in. Important Information- Applicants must be able to demonstrate all essential requirements as listed in the job profile<h4>Equal Opportunities Commitment Statement</h4>Medway Council is committed to creating an inclusive work environment with a diverse workforce. All appropriately qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to gender, race, colour, ethnic or national origin, disability, marital status, family commitments, sexual orientation, age, HIV status, religious or political beliefs, social class or trade union activity or irrelevant spent conviction. For further information please refer to the Medway information pack available as a download or to view online. Please be advised that if you are not contacted within 3 weeks of the advert closing date then you have not been shortlisted. All recruitment correspondence, including interview letters and contracts of employment will usually be sent out via email. Please visit <a href="http://www.mindfulemployer.net/" target="_blank">http://www.mindfulemployer.net/</a> for information on how Medway Council put good practices in place to ensure employees and job applicants who declare mental health issues receive the right level of support. We reserve the right to close this vacancy at any time prior to the closing date.





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Senior Accountant - ASC & PH

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<h2>Job introduction</h2>
This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to the support offered to vulnerable homeless people in the City.
You will take responsibility &nbsp;for the safety and security of the hostels and their residents, ensuring that safety procedures and statutory obligations are adhered to. You will be involved in supporting single homeless people and liaising with keyworkers. An awareness of the issues surrounding single homelessness and substance misuse would be an advantage.
Salary: £14.13 - £14.36 per hour, (plus enhancements of time and half for hours worked weekends, time and third for hours worked between 8pm and 6am) &nbsp;Payment is made for sleep ins, currently £31.58.
Interview date:&nbsp;To be confirmed
<h2>About the role</h2>
To assist in the day to day running of the hostel at weekends, ensuring the service is delivered in as efficient and effective way as possible. To provide advice and support to single homeless people and prepare meals according to your shift pattern.
Please read our <a href="https://www.brighton-hove.gov.uk/jobs/open-vacancies-and-how-apply-brighton-hove-city-council/supporting-your-job-application/how-apply-job-council" target="_blank">Apply for a job at the council</a> pages carefully. They give you all the guidance you need to complete your application as well as information on what will happen after you’ve submitted your application and at interview.
As part of your application, you will need to upload your Application Form and answers to some shortlisting questions. &nbsp;Your answers to the shortlisting questions are the most important part of your application as it will be used in the shortlisting process to assess whether you meet the essential requirements for the role that are set out in the person specification and to decide whether you should be offered an interview. Before you start your application, please read our guidance here (<a href="https://www.brighton-hove.gov.uk/jobs/open-vacancies-and-how-apply-brighton-hove-city-council/supporting-your-job-application/application-form-guidance" target="_blank">Application Form guidance (brighton-hove.gov.uk)</a> and (<a href="https://www.brighton-hove.gov.uk/jobs/open-vacancies-and-how-apply-brighton-hove-city-council/supporting-your-job-application/shortlisting-questions-guidance" target="_blank">Shortlisting guidance (brighton-hove.gov.uk)</a> as this gives important advice which will increase your chance of success in the shortlisting process.
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Your starting salary will be pro rata if the above position is less than 37 hours or term-time only.
For more information about our values and the benefits of working at the council, visit <a href="https://www.brighton-hove.gov.uk/jobs/why-work-us" target="_blank">Why work for us&nbsp;</a>
<h2>Company information</h2>Encouraging a diverse workforceOur city is known and loved for its diversity. Not only is the mixture of people, culture and skills vital to the economic and social development of the city, it's what makes Brighton &amp; Hove such a great place to live, work and visit. We are committed to developing and retaining a workforce that is representative of the diverse communities we serve so we welcome applications from individuals from all backgrounds. In order to achieve our aims of proportionate representation, we particularly encourage applicants from a BME or White Other background as well as those who identify as disabled, male or trans.Find out more about our commitment to being a fair and inclusive place to work where everyone can achieve their potential by reading about our <a href="https://www.brighton-hove.gov.uk/fair-and-inclusive" target="_blank">fair and inclusive</a> actions, our <a href="https://www.brighton-hove.gov.uk/becoming-anti-racist-city" target="_blank">anti-racism strategy</a> and the work we are doing to <a href="https://www.brighton-hove.gov.uk/jobs/why-work-us/how-we-create-fair-and-inclusive-workplace" target="_blank">encourage a diverse workforce (brighton-hove.gov.uk).</a>Please note that this post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, and is subject to a Disclosure &amp; Barring Service (DBS) Check.

Brighton & Hove City Council

Supported Housing Assistant Weekends

Job Title: Cleaner Starting Salary: £24,404 progressing to £24,790 per annum pro rata Hours: 37.0 Location: Watford Contract Type: Permanent Directorate: Childrens Services<h4>About the team</h4>We are looking to recruit a cleaner for our home in Watford. This is an opportunity to work alongside a committed, friendly and creative team, where the home environment is an important aspect of care. We support children and teenagers who have different range of needs and challenges.The cleaner works with a group of residential care staff, a handy person and office staff to ensure that the home is a clean, child friendly and homely place to live. <h4>About the role</h4>You will be completing a wide range of cleaning duties to a high standard in all areas of the home, in addition to overseeing Care Of Substance Hazardous Health (COSHH), ordering provisions, ensuring Health and safety in the home and ensuring daily and weekly cleaning schedule / equipment checks are completed on time and to acceptable standards.You will contribute to maintaining a home where children can thrive and feel nurtured.You will have direct contact with children, communicating and building relationships and trust with them. Engaging and supporting them to develop independent skills.<h4>About you</h4>Essential:<ul><li>Cleaning to an acceptable standard.</li><li>Able to build relationships with team and young people.</li><li>Independently plan your cleaning schedule and work in a timely manner.</li><li>Understanding how to store products appropriately.</li><li>Understanding what products we can and cannot use in the home.</li><li>Understanding of RIDDOR (Reporting of Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations)</li></ul> Desirable:<ul><li>Full UK Driving licence and access to a vehicle</li><li>Understanding Health and Safety Laws within the work environment.</li><li>Have an understanding of COSHH (Care Of Substance Hazardous Health).</li></ul>This job role is within the Health and Social Care Services, level HSC4 job profile. Please locate this via:Job profiles - Health and social careTo hear more about this opportunity please contact Cathrine Nhemwa <a href="mailto:cathrine.nhemwa@hertfordshire.gov.uk" target="_blank">cathrine.nhemwa@hertfordshire.gov.uk</a>Interview Date: 24th April 2025Benefits of working for us<h4>How to apply</h4>As part of your application, please upload your most recent CV. Ensure your CV is up to date with your employment history (including any employment gaps), and including any training/qualifications. We encourage you to include examples of where you have demonstrated the requirements/criteria in the advert / job profile to allow the panel to fully recognise your skills and abilities. You will have the opportunity to include a short covering paragraph within your application to give us a little more information about your skills, knowledge, and experiences. <h4>Additional information</h4>Disability Confident We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer and guarantee an interview to anyone disclosing a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria for the post.Safeguarding This role has been identified as requiring a Disclosure &amp; Barring Service (DBS) check.English Fluency The ability to converse at ease with members of the public and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post (for those whose language is a signed language the provision of a sign language interpreter who speaks English to the necessary standard of fluency will be required). Further information about the legal requirement can be found here.





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Hertfordshire County Council

Cleaner

Job Title: Family Intervention Worker Starting Salary: £33,366 progressing to £36,124 per annum (pro rata for part time) – pay award pending Hours: 37.0 Location: OxheyYou will be based Monday to Friday at the Watford Otley Way Family Centre. Contract Type: Fixed Term End Date until 15th of April 2026. Directorate: Childrens Services<h4>About the team</h4>We want to empower families with multiple and complex needs to achieve better outcomes and prevent the escalation of issues they face. Intensive Family Support Teams, provides a safe and effective multi-agency service, which responds quickly and intensively to families’ needs.<h4>About the role</h4>In this role you’ll be responsible for a caseload of families delivering 1-1 and group based interventions to them in partnership with other agencies in Hertfordshire. Through this support it is intended that families will achieve sustainable improved outcomes underpinned by an agreed plan. Your role will involve conducting school and home visits, offering practical support to families, as well as attending appointments with children and their families. You will have the opportunity to facilitate group sessions such as Domestic Abuse support or parenting groups, as well as arranging and facilitating Team Around the Family meetings as the Lead Professional. The position involves working directly with children and families, as well as working closely with other agencies such as schools, CAB, housing, HCC teams, SEN teams and Health professionals.<h4>About you</h4>Essential:<ul><li>Experience working in a role delivering support to children, young people and their families.</li><li>Excellent communication skills are a must, and the confidence to initiate and participate in difficult conversations is an important aspect of the role.</li><li>Strong skills in building and maintaining relationships with children, families and other professionals.</li><li>Competence in using a variety of IT devices and software packages for producing reports and assessments.</li><li>Full UK Driving licence and regular access to a vehicle will be required.</li></ul>Desirable:<ul><li>Experience of completing assessments would be beneficial.</li></ul>We welcome applications from candidates who currently reside in the UK with established proof of right to work documentation. We are not able to offer sponsorship at this time for this role.This job role is within the Health and Social Care Services, level HSC9 job profile. Please locate this via:Job profiles - Health and social careTo hear more about this opportunity please contact: <a href="mailto:collette.garland@hertforshire.gov.uk" target="_blank">collette.garland@hertforshire.gov.uk</a>Interview Date: 23rd July 2025Benefits of working for us<h4>How to apply</h4>As part of your application, please upload your most recent CV. Ensure your CV is up to date with your employment history (including any employment gaps), and including any training/qualifications. We encourage you to include examples of where you have demonstrated the requirements/criteria in the advert / job profile to allow the panel to fully recognise your skills and abilities. You will have the opportunity to include a short covering paragraph within your application to give us a little more information about your skills, knowledge, and experiences. Secondment This position is open to secondments. If you work for HCC or any other Local Authority and would like to be considered as a Secondment contract, please ensure you complete the Secondment Form as part of your application. If you do not, your application will be considered as a Fixed Term Contract only.<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.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). Further information about the legal requirement can be found here.





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Family Intervention Worker

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About UsWest Sussex County Council is a diverse and inclusive organisation serving more than 850,000 residents. If you're wondering why you should join us, it's because we offer a truly supportive culture-one that's second to none. Our employees are genuinely valued and respected, and we place a strong emphasis on work-life balance.Our Adults' Community Teams offer an exciting and rewarding area of practice, giving social workers the opportunity to make a real difference in people's lives. We work with adults aged 18 and over who have cognitive and/or physical disabilities, with a particular focus on older people.In the Mid-Sussex community team, you will be working across the Mid-Sussex area from East Grinstead to Burgess Hill and surrounding areas, including from the A23 to the eastern edge of the West Sussex County Council area. We're proud to embed a strengths-based approach in our practice-supporting individuals to explore their networks, maximise independence, and access local community resources. We also maintain strong partnerships with health colleagues through proactive care initiatives, including regular multidisciplinary meetings at local GP surgeries.Our community teams play a central role in fulfilling the statutory duties of Adults' Services. A solid understanding of the Care Act 2014 is key, and our practitioners are skilled in safeguarding enquiries, person-centred assessments, and multi-agency working."I love being a part of a supportive and friendly team and the close connections I have with my colleagues." - Senior Social Work PractitionerAbout The JobSalary: £46,731 to £49,764 per annum Working Pattern: Full time, 37 hours per week Contract Type: Permanent Location: office base County Hall North, Horsham covers Mid Sussex area Interview Date: 15th July 2025We have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Social Work Practitioner (SSWP) to join our Mid Sussex Community Team. This is a permanent, full-time role offering variety, supervision support, and the chance to work within a genuinely collaborative team.As a Senior Social Work Practitioner, you'll support the Team Manager in delivering high-quality, strengths-based practice. You'll play a key role in mentoring and supervising colleagues, managing complex cases, and ensuring high standards across assessments and care planning, and the functioning of duty.You'll need a strong working knowledge of the Care Act 2014, the Mental Capacity Act 2005, and experience in applying these in practice. You should also bring a commitment to the strengths-based model-empowering people to meet their outcomes using their own capabilities, family support, and local community assets, alongside funded care where appropriate.What You'll Be Doing<ul>
<li>Supporting the Team Manager in day-to-day operations</li>
<li>Supervising and mentoring team members</li>
<li>Chairing Best Interest Meetings</li>
<li>Quality assuring assessments and reviews with a strengths-based focus</li>
<li>Promoting and supporting staff wellbeing</li>
<li>Contributing to complaint resolution and continuous service improvement</li>
<li>Holding your own case load</li>
</ul>You will be a confident and empathetic communicator-capable of managing expectations, delivering difficult messages sensitively, and finding alternative solutions in line with our approach. Experience in a supervisory role (or strong foundations and training in supervision) is essential.You'll also be committed to upholding strong social work values and supporting both qualified and unqualified staff.Experience and SkillsPlease ensure you cover how you meet the following qualifications and experience within your application: * A Degree in Social Work or a recognised equivalent Social Work qualification e.g., Diploma in Social Work. * A recognised post qualifying award in Social Work (e.g., Practice Educator, Best Interest Assessor and/or Approved Mental Health Professional) or demonstrable evidence of continuous professional development at a similar level. * Registered with Social Work England. * Experience of undertaking assessments in complex situations and social work intervention planning, implementation, and review by means of creative and pragmatic solutions. * Extensive experience of working in partnership with those who access the service and maintaining a focus on the needs and strengths of the people, and the outcomes they want to achieve, whilst handling conflict and disagreement. * Experience of managing risk within a risk enablement approach. * Excellent, up-to-date working knowledge of relevant legislation e.g., Care Act (2014), Mental Capacity Act (2005) etc. * Requirement for BIA qualified practitioners to contribute to BIA service delivery, AMHP qualified practitioners to contribute to AMHP service delivery. * Valid, full driving licence. Desirable*Please read the role profile for the required key skills for this role as they also need to be covered within your applicationRewards and BenefitsFor 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 InformationWe 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.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 (if you meet all the essential criteria), this 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!

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