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

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

Administrative Support Officer

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Join Our Dynamic Canterbury Social Work Service as a Senior Practitioner!
Are you an experienced social worker looking to take the next step in your career? Our Canterbury Social Work Service, based at our Local Office in Whitstable, is seeking a dedicated and passionate Senior Practitioner to join our team.
We pride ourselves on being an experienced and supportive service with 5 dedicated teams working collaboratively to make a real difference in the lives of children and families. As a Senior Practitioner, you will play a crucial role in leading and mentoring our talented social workers, ensuring the highest standards of practice and care.
Why Join Us?
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Supportive Environment:&nbsp;Our teams are known for their strong support network and collaborative spirit. You'll be joining a community that values teamwork and mutual support.</li>
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Professional Development:&nbsp;We are committed to your growth and development. You'll have access to a wide range of training and development opportunities to enhance your skills and advance your career.</li>
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Impactful Work:&nbsp;Make a real difference in the lives of children and families in our community. Your expertise and dedication will help shape the future of social work in Canterbury.</li>
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If you are passionate about social work and ready to take on a leadership role in a dynamic and supportive environment, we want to hear from you. Join us at Canterbury Social Work Service and be part of a team that is making a positive impact every day.
About you
Professionally registered with a degree in social work – CQSW, DipSW or equivalent – registered as a social worker with Social Work England -&nbsp;you will have a variety of post-qualification experience of working with children and families.&nbsp;Your experience should cover systemic practice, and you will need an in-depth understanding of legislative and policy frameworks.
Along with a willingness to learn and develop as a practitioner, being a team player is essential in any social work team. You will build relationships with colleagues, as well as statutory, voluntary and private sector agencies.
If you share this vision of excellent Social Work practice, we want to hear from you.
Rewards
In return for helping us achieve our aims, there is a strong commitment to supporting your professional development. As a qualified Social Worker we know that you want to make a difference and working at Kent County Council you will be given every support and opportunity to do so.
We offer an attractive benefits package and a commitment to ensuring that you achieve a healthy work life balance with flexible working arrangements and an emphasis on health and well-being.
About us
The right team
Doing the best for the children of Kent is a team effort and we’ve worked hard to create a culture that fosters excellence and collaboration – a place where social workers are empowered to be creative, share ideas and advice.
The right team needs the right managers. Ours have a well-deserved reputation for being supportive through regular, quality supervision.&nbsp;We also have a number of credible expert practitioners to learn from and you will find them approachable and keen to help. Sharing knowledge is part of who we are. Together, our teams deliver strengthened services and improved outcomes for children.
An integral part of re-thinking the way we work remotely is support for YOU going forward. Here you'll find the assistance, guidance and training available for all colleagues and managers to enable you to make flexible working work for you, your team and your service.
The right time
There has never been a better time to join us. We have invested in every area of our service including the careers of outstanding people who share our commitment to improving young lives in Kent.
The right place
We are proud of our Ofsted rating of outstanding and we are continuing to develop excellent services and ensure ‘Children are at the centre of Kent County Council’s culture and practice’ (Ofsted 2022.) As one of the largest Children’s Social Work Service in the country, we offer a comprehensive learning and development framework in Kent. And because one size doesn’t fit all, we offer opportunities that can be tailored to individual, and team needs.
We can offer a wide variety of work that you are unlikely to find elsewhere. Kent is a large and diverse county, offering a broad range of opportunities to support children and young people from all backgrounds and circumstances. You will be able to work across a range of locations and environments, and to be seconded to or move to other teams.&nbsp;
We place great importance on professional development that enables you to&nbsp;grow your skills and knowledge to&nbsp;manage a varied caseload. There will be new challenges and opportunities with case work and as part of the wider organisation, e.g. developing specialist links with partner agencies and representing Children’s Services in court.
Acting as a role model and mentor to less experienced colleagues, you will contribute to training initiatives, and, proactively maintaining your awareness of changes in child development theories, legislation, policies and practices, you will share your knowledge and uphold high standards of social work.
Benefits
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<li>A competitive starting salary, including an annual market premium payment of up to £5,000 - subject to eligibility.</li>
<li>A supportive team working environment with regular supervision.</li>
<li>Access to a wide range of formal and informal CPD activities underpinned by a performance appraisal scheme and career progression pathway.</li>
<li>An annual appraisal linking your learning and development needs.</li>
<li>Generous annual leave allowance.</li>
<li>Local Government pension scheme.</li>
<li>Access to smarter working / flexible working.</li>
<li>Relocation Package.</li>
<li>You will also have a range of professional development opportunities including the exciting social care academy and routes for progression.&nbsp;</li>
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Transport
Whilst we foster a hybrid working approach, the role requires you to be mobile throughout a wide operational area including travelling around the county of Kent and beyond to transport children and their belongings and be available to do so in an emergency.&nbsp;
This role is subject to holding a Full UK Driving Licence – The Council is committed to making reasonable adjustments so whilst this job requires the jobholder to drive your application will still be considered if you are unable to drive due to a disability.
Eligibility
This post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure application to the Disclosure and Barring service and registration as a qualified Social Worker with Social Work England.
This post is considered by KCC to be a customer-facing position. The Council therefore has a statutory duty under Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016) to ensure that post holders have a command of spoken English/Welsh sufficient for the effective performance of the job requirements. The appropriate standards are set out in the Job Description/Person Specification.
Applications will be reviewed on a weekly basis. Please do not re-apply if you have been interviewed for this post in the last six months.


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

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North Kent Children In Care Service have an opportunity for a Senior Practitioner to join their Dartford Team. The role is based at The Willows, Swanley, and supports the Dartford area in North Kent.
Do you want to work in an Outstanding Local Authority? Ofsted have awarded Kent with an Outstanding rating in recognition of the service we provide to our children.
We are now looking for experienced Social Worker who can lend their skills and experience to help us build on our successes. We have a vacancy within North Kent Children Care Service for a Senior Practitioner. The successful candidate will be welcomed into one of our 5 Teams and will be based at The Willows in Swanley. &nbsp;
About the area
The Children in Care Service cover the whole of North Kent, supporting the areas of Dartford, Gravesham and Swale and is a mix of urban and rural communities. Therefore, you will be required to work across the operational area of North Kent.
About the Role
Kent embraces blended working, with scope for a combination of working from home and office. You will be working with a supportive established management team, with good quality supervision, and have excellent opportunities for professional development to manage a varied and complex caseload working with children in care.&nbsp;
You’ll develop areas of specialist practice and bring your professional expertise to a range of cases including of complex cases.
As a role model for good practice and champion for your area of expertise, you’ll set performance expectations, striking a balance between support and oversight. As well as coaching and mentoring less experienced staff, you’ll have the opportunity to act as a Practice Assessor for ASYE and student social workers.
You’ll share your knowledge and experience with the team in a number of ways, including, joint visits, court attendance, case audits and reviews, you will have opportunities to contribute to working groups and multi-agency forums to support the development of new initiatives.
About you
Professionally registered with a degree in social work – CQSW, DipSW or equivalent – you’ll have a variety of post-qualification experience of working with children and families. This should cover systemic practice, and you will need an in-depth understanding of legislative and policy frameworks. We’re also looking for the willingness to develop as a practitioner.
Being a team player is essential in any social work team, and you’ll act as a role model and mentor to less experienced colleagues, contributing to training initiatives. The ability to build relationships with colleagues as well as statutory, voluntary, and private sector agencies, will be key.&nbsp;
Rewards
In return, we offer an attractive benefits package, a competitive salary and a range of professional development opportunities including the exciting social care academy and routes for progression.
We are also committed to ensuring you achieve a healthy work life balance with flexible working arrangements and an emphasis on health and well-being.
Transport
The role requires you to be mobile throughout a wide operational area including travelling around the county of Kent and beyond to transport children and their belongings and be available to do so in an emergency.
This role is subject to holding a Full UK Driving Licence – The Council is committed to making reasonable adjustments so whilst this job requires the jobholder to drive your application will still be considered if you are unable to drive due to a disability.
This post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure application to the Disclosure and Barring service and registration as a qualified Social Worker with Social Work England.
This post is considered by KCC to be a customer-facing position. The Council therefore has a statutory duty under Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016) to ensure that post holders have a command of spoken English/Welsh sufficient for the effective performance of the job requirements. The appropriate standards are set out in the Job Description/Person Specification.
Salary is dependent on experience and progression through the career grade is based on the fulfilment of required capabilities. Applicants must be able to evidence that they have successfully progressed to the required competency level via a recognised career progression pathway when they submit their application.


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

Senior Practitioner - North Kent Children In Care Service

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We are recruiting a Community Senior Practitioner&nbsp;with a range of different skills and experience.
Within the West Kent Area we currently have a vacancy in the Tunbridge Wells locality.&nbsp;
We operate in a hybrid model of office-based working and working from home to meet the needs of the service.&nbsp;
£3000 Golden Hello payment to all new joiners (subject to criteria) and service related payments following continuous service.&nbsp;
About Us
This is an exciting opportunity to join our community team in Kent as we enhance our locality working practice and put the person and good practice at the heart of what we do.
We work with adults with a range of care and support needs placing individuals at the centre of their support. You will undertake work of varying levels of complexity including, Care Act Assessments, Mental Capacity Act (MCA) Assessments, Court of Protection applications and s42 safeguarding enquiries.
Our social care interventions are structured around the three pillars of excellent practice, exceptional innovation, and meaningful measures. Therefore, our work is orientated around building relationships with the individual their families and carers. We engage with communities early on to help people feel empowered to find trusted help and support locally from a range of sources.
&nbsp;About You
We welcome applications from experienced Social Workers who can demonstrate post-qualification experience in Social Services, Health related agencies or related private or voluntary organisation.&nbsp;
You will hold a registration with Social Work England and be competent to work at the Advanced Practitioner level of the Professional Capabilities Framework for Registered Practitioners.
You will have experience of managing risk and completing safeguarding enquiries
&nbsp;You will be able to demonstrate expertise in the supervision and development of staff, including performance management&nbsp;
We are looking for future employees who have a positive, forward-thinking attitude. Using strengths-based practice with individuals which is built around their desired outcomes and goals. Our teams are imaginative, locally focused and flexible and we are searching for registered practitioners with a like minded approach, working collaboratively as part of a team.&nbsp;
You will hold a Full UK Driving License – The Council is committed to making reasonable adjustments so whilst this job requires the jobholder to drive your application will still be considered if you are unable to drive due to a disability.
Our Support Offer
In return, we offer an attractive benefits package and a commitment to ensuring that you achieve a healthy work life balance and opportunities for flexible working arrangements that meet business need.
We offer generous market premium payments (subject to eligibility). You will also be entitled to a generous annual leave allowance and the local government pension&nbsp;scheme.
You will have excellent opportunities for professional development with access to our social care academy, progression routes and our newly launched practice framework.
We will support you to consolidate your skills and knowledge, assisting you to develop areas of specialist practice development such as Approved Mental Health Professional Training, Best Interest Assessor Training and Practice Educator training.
You will receive regular professional supervision and have the opportunity to critically reflect on your practice. You will be supported to develop your practice and progress your career.&nbsp;
We are increasingly accessible to the public outside of traditional office hours, as we&nbsp;move towards an 8 am to 8 pm, 7 days a week service to ensure service needs&nbsp;are met.
This post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure application to the Disclosure and Barring service and registration as a qualified Social Worker with Social Work England.
This post is considered by KCC to be a customer-facing position. The Council therefore has a statutory duty under Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016) to ensure that post holders have a command of spoken English/Welsh sufficient for the effective performance of the job requirements. The appropriate standards are set out in the Job Description/Person Specification.
We also welcome applications from experienced registered Nurses and Occupational Therapists with relevant experience into our Community Senior Practitioner roles. &nbsp;If you hold a registration with a professional body (Social Work England, HCPC, Nursing and Midwifery Council) and would like to know more about these opportunities please contact please contact Cheryl Quinnell on 03000 415508 who will arrange for someone to contact you.


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

Community Senior Practitioner

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

Careers Adviser

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We are recruiting a Social Worker with a range of different skills and experience.
Within the West Kent Area we currently have a vacancy in the Tunbridge Wells Community Team
We operate in a hybrid model of office-based working and working from home to meet the needs of the service.&nbsp;
£3000 Golden Hello payment to all new joiners (subject to criteria) and service related payments following continuous service.&nbsp;
About Us
This is an exciting opportunity to join our community team in Kent as we enhance our locality working practice and put the person and good practice at the heart of what we do.
We work with adults with a range of care and support needs placing individuals at the centre of their support. You will undertake work of varying levels of complexity including, Care Act Assessments, Mental Capacity Act (MCA) Assessments, Court of Protection applications and s42 safeguarding enquiries.
Our social care interventions are structured around the three pillars of excellent practice, exceptional innovation, and meaningful measures. Therefore, our work is orientated around building relationships with the individual their families and carers. We engage with communities early on to help people feel empowered to find trusted help and support locally from a range of sources.
About You
We welcome applications from experienced and newly qualified social workers, all of whom can demonstrate capability of practice in accordance with current professional standards, legislative and policy frameworks.
You will hold a registration with Social Work England.
You will have a high level of literacy and communication skills, both verbal and written.
We are looking for future employees who have a positive, forward-thinking attitude. Using strengths-based practice with individuals which is built around their desired outcomes and goals. Our teams are imaginative, locally focused and flexible and we are searching for registered practitioners with a likeminded approach, working collaboratively as part of a team.
You will hold a Full UK Driving License – The Council is committed to making reasonable adjustments so whilst this job requires the jobholder to drive your application will still be considered if you are unable to drive due to a disability.
Our Support Offer
In return, we offer an attractive benefits package and a commitment to ensuring that you achieve a healthy work life balance and opportunities for flexible working arrangements that meet business need.
We offer generous market premium payments (subject to eligibility). You will also be entitled to a generous annual leave allowance and the local government pension&nbsp;scheme.
You will have excellent opportunities for professional development with access to our social care academy, progression routes and our newly launched practice framework.
We will support you to consolidate your skills and knowledge, assisting you to develop areas of specialist practice development such as Approved Mental Health Professional Training, Best Interest Assessor Training and Practice Educator training.
You will receive regular professional supervision and have the opportunity to critically reflect on your practice. You will be supported to develop your practice and progress your career.
Please state your preferred areas of work and full time or part time preference on your application forms.
We are increasingly accessible to the public outside of traditional office hours, as we&nbsp;move towards an 8 am to 8 pm, 7 days a week service to ensure service needs&nbsp;are met.
This post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure application to the Disclosure and Barring service and a relevant professional qualification (Social Work, Nursing or Occupational Therapy) as well as up to date registration with the appropriate professional body.&nbsp;
This post is considered by KCC to be a customer-facing position. The Council therefore has a statutory duty under Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016) to ensure that post holders have a command of spoken English/Welsh sufficient for the effective performance of the job requirements. The appropriate standards are set out in the Job Description/Person Specification.
We also welcome applications from experienced registered nurses and occupational therapists with relevant experience into our Community Practitioner roles. &nbsp;If you hold a registration with a professional body (Social Work England, HCPC, Nursing and Midwifery Council) and would like to know more about these opportunities please contact Cheyrl Quinnell on 03000 415508 and a member of the team will respond appropriately.


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

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A part time permanent position has become available working within the Moorlands District Office (Moorland House) where we are looking for someone to provide a high level of business support administration to work to support social work practitioners across a number of teams.The hours of work are 18.5hrs to be worked over Wednesday, Thursday &amp; Friday (full days Thursday and Friday)You will be office based for your training/induction period. &nbsp;Once you have successfully completed your training period you will be predominantly office based, although some home working is arranged on a rota basis dependant on the demands of the service.&nbsp;Main Responsibilities Some of your responsibilities will be to :<ul>
<li>Provide a high level of administrative support to Practitioners, as part of the Business Support Team</li>
<li>Be responsible for maintenance of children’s electronic records, creating and recording referrals , actioning step-up/step-down requests, transfer and closure of cases accurately inputting information into our system</li>
<li>Data cleanse and audit records to ensure accurate and complete records for performance management.</li>
<li>Co-ordinate the administrative requirements following a child’s entry into the care of Staffordshire County Council.</li>
<li>Support Practitioners in the use of PowerBI</li>
<li>Provide on the job IT training and support to Practitioners in all areas of our IT systems</li>
<li>Produce of high-quality word-processed documents.</li>
<li>Be responsible for the servicing of statutory meetings including sending out invitations, attendance and minute taking and the production and distribution of records to agreed timescales.</li>
<li>Process day to day financial transactions within the office in accordance with financial regulations.</li>
</ul>The Ideal Candidate We are looking for you to have :<ul>
<li>GCSE English and Maths</li>
<li>IT Qualification (ECDL or equivalent)</li>
<li>NVQ 3&nbsp;in Business Administration</li>
<li>Good written and oral communication skills</li>
<li>Experience of using Microsoft Office 365 and computer-based information systems in an office environment</li>
<li>The ability to work independently, with minimal supervision.</li>
</ul>“We’re happy to talk flexible working”&nbsp;Interviews will be held on 22nd August 2025Don’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 Tracy Egan (Business Support Team Leader) <a href="mailto:tracy.egan@stafforddshire.gov.uk" target="_blank">tracy.egan@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;

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We are St Helens Borough Council
Located in the heart of the Northwest close to Liverpool, Manchester and Lancashire, St Helens is a modernising Council which is passionate and ambitious for the children and families we support, our communities and our workforce. As part of our transformation journey, we continue to build on our progress and put children firmly at the centre of our care. We can only do this because of our highly valued, skilled, and supported workforce.
Making A Difference as a Youth Justice Officer in St Helens Youth Justice Service
The YJS is a small team of multi-agency professionals who share a passion for helping and supporting children and their families and victims of youth crime, to improve their lives and make communities safer.
To do this, we work hard to prevent and reduce youth crime by pro-active engagement, providing creative and effective interventions and programmes which are restorative, trauma informed, and which take a whole family approach.
As a Youth Justice Officer, you will manage a case load of children from diverse backgrounds and work innovatively with them, engaging them and their families and other professionals in order to assess, develop and deliver interventions to reduce the impact of crime on individuals, families and the wider community. This post will involve advocating for the service and young people within the Criminal Court setting.
Directly contributing to achieving positive Youth Justice Service outcomes linked to our KPI’s, including reducing reoffending, reducing FTE’s, reducing the use of custody and reducing the unnecessary criminalisation of Children We Look After.
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<li>You must be able to engage with young people with complex and challenging needs, to build trusting relationships and rapport, to deliver interventions to encourage behaviour change and prevent further involvement with the Criminal Justice System.</li>
<li>You will have good knowledge of safeguarding procedures and working with young people across the different levels of need. You must be passionate about helping people to make change and be able to challenge/support as required.</li>
<li>This post involves working with a number of professionals and services and the ability to adapt to situations as well as building good relationships is key to this post.</li>
<li>The successful candidate will need to have good organisational skills, be able to prioritise workload and be able to use a range of systems for case and data recording.</li>
<li>Experience of working directly with children and their families, proven experience in assessing needs writing reports, planning interventions and reviewing the effectiveness of the supervision process. · Preferably have experience of working within a Criminal Justice and within a multi-agency setting. ·</li>
<li>Provide evidence of a professional qualification relevant to working with children.</li>
<li>The duties of the post may require you to work occasional evenings and weekends.</li>
<li>The desire to help young people, along with enthusiasm, flexibility, adaptability, creativity and a genuine commitment to improve life chances are important qualities for this role.</li>
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We would welcome applicants to contact us for a chat before applying by emailing us at <a href="mailto:YOTsecure@sthelens.gov.uk" target="_blank">YOTsecure@sthelens.gov.uk</a>.
This post is subject Enhanced DBS Disclosure.
Please note we reserve the right to close the advert early should we receive a sufficient number of applications and encourage you to apply early, to avoid disappointment.
 


St Helens Council is a Disability Confident Leader. This means that the Council guarantees an interview to disabled applicants who demonstrate that they meet the essential criteria for the job, as detailed on the Person Specification, and will, for qualifying disabled candidates, make reasonable adjustments within the interview/selection process. Equality &amp; Diversity St Helens Borough Council respects and values the individuality that every employee brings. We encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds, who share our values, our commitment to inclusion, and who will help us on our journey to transform our organisation.
 St Helens Borough Council is a Disability Confident Leader. Disability Confident Leader lead the way in helping to take action that changes attitudes, behaviours, and cultures for the better.

Youth Justice Officer

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There has never been a more exciting time to join Wirral Council. We’ve got ambitious targets to meet and to achieve everything we have promised to our residents, we need people who are ready to deliver the very best for our communities and show how they can #BeTheDifference. Our vision is to secure the best possible future for our residents, defined by the community prosperity we create and supported by our excellent people and services. If you strive to #BeTheDifference and want to be at the heart of our change and improvement journey, then this could be the perfect job for you.
Information Governance Officer
About the role:
The Information Governance Officer is responsible for ensuring that the Council Information Asset Register and Record of Processing Activities Register are current and fit for purpose, and for maintaining all Data Privacy Impact Assessments and Data Sharing Agreement registers.&nbsp;
The role is also responsible for Data Security Protection Toolkit (DSPT) compliance and is the Lead Officer on recording, reporting and analysis of Security Incidents. The role provides support to the Information Governance Team in all aspects of their work, ensuring compliance in relation to Freedom of Information, Environmental Information Regulations and the Data Protection Act and is based within the Information Governance team, within the Directorate of Law &amp; Corporate Services.
About the candidate: 
We are looking for someone to demonstrate great customer service, good numeracy, literacy, and communication skills, with excellent administrative abilities.&nbsp; Attention to detail and the ability to prioritise workload is vital as this is a&nbsp;busy role within the team. Experience in coordinating and managing Board meetings, minute taking, report writing and policy review would be advantageous.
An understanding of Data Protection, Freedom of Information (FOI) and The Environmental Information Regulations (EIR) Legislation would be ideal, and training will be given in the use of the case management system used by the Team.
For an informal discussion about the role or any queries, please contact Lynette Paterson at <a href="mailto:lynettepaterson@wirral.gov.uk" target="_blank">lynettepaterson@wirral.gov.uk</a>
Interviews to be held week commencing 11th August 2025.
If you are a Wirral resident, are unemployed or out of work, and require help with your application, please contact Involve Northwest’s employment and skills team on <a href="mailto:info@involvenorthwest.org.uk" target="_blank">info@involvenorthwest.org.uk</a> or contact 0151 644 4500 or 0151 652 4349.
If you’re already a Wirral Council employee, as part of our Talent Strategy, we’re committed to strengthening opportunities for our people to learn, grow, progress, and thrive. For many of you, this may be preparing and applying for your next role with us, and we're passionate about ensuring you feel supported throughout your internal recruitment experience. Please get in touch if you want to know more about some of the ways in which we could support you by emailing <a href="mailto:recruitment@wirral.gov.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@wirral.gov.uk</a>
Working at Wirral
You’ll also want to know what it’s like to work here so, as a start:
Our values are more than just pieces of paper on our walls! We’ve all played a role in developing these, so they reflect the immense pride we have in what we do, what matters to us, what inspires us and inform how we think, approach things, and behave.
We believe in ensuring staff are well looked after, staff wellbeing is a priority for us. We’re serious about recognising and rewarding people for the great things they do. You’ll benefit from our track record of developing, growing, and investing in our people.
We have a range of staff benefits including staff discounts, an excellent pension scheme which includes a generous employer contribution rate, immediate life cover and ill-health protection. We have a strong flexible working approach, hybrid working, family-friendly employment initiatives and an annual leave package starting with 28 days leave plus public holidays.
We have an inclusive, engaged culture, everyone has a voice, everyone is valued for their contribution and understands the role they play in delivering our strategic priorities.
Each voice is heard; each contribution valued. We embrace diversity in our workforce and recognise it is critical to our success. We support an inclusive culture that champions difference and nurtures a sense of belonging. We encourage people from diverse backgrounds, who share our values and our commitment to inclusion to apply for roles with us.
We want you to be your best at work, we create the conditions to help you thrive and we mirror this in our recruitment process. If you’d like us to do anything differently during the recruitment process to make it barrier-free and as accessible as possible, please contact <a href="mailto:recruitment@wirral.gov.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@wirral.gov.uk</a>
Please note that in accordance with the Council’s policy, employees who are in a formal redeployment situation will be considered in the first instance for all vacancies.
It is Council policy not to re-appoint any employee who has left under the terms of the Council's Early Voluntary Retirement (EVR) scheme or who have left with a voluntary severance (VS) package, unless in exceptional circumstances.
Applications will be accepted until midnight on the closing date.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy earlier than the specified date should we receive sufficient applications.
Applications can only be accepted through the Jobs page following registration.&nbsp; Forms received via the post will not be processed.
All applicants invited to interview must evidence their right to work in the UK.&nbsp; Details of required documents can be found by clicking the link at the bottom of the Jobs page.
The job description and other supporting documents will not be accessible once the vacancy closing date has passed so if a copy is required you should download it now.
We do not accept applications or CV’s from recruitment agencies, unless otherwise stated. Therefore, any candidates submitted via a recruitment agency will not be considered for this role.

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