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They are a core part of Hertfordshire's strategy supporting the DfE agenda in making school attendance everyone's business. The team works with children, young people, families and schools supporting, removing barriers and ensuring access to education. The role sits within the Statutory Attendance Support Team which covers responsibilities for school attendance, penalty notices, school aged employment and children in entertainment. About the role This role is here to fulfil the Local Authority's statutory duties and responsibilities relating to school attendance.<ul>\n<li> To represent the Local Authority in the Magistrates and Family Court including being the prosecuting officer for cases of non-school attendance and acting as Responsible Officer for children subject to Education Supervision Orders. </li>\n<li> To offer support, guidance, and advice to schools to reduce severe and persistent absence in accordance with Department for Education requirements by means of a programme of targeted whole school support meetings. </li>\n<li> To improve whole school attendance by rigorously tracking local attendance data and working strategically with schools. </li>\n<li> Working in partnership with school Senior Lead Teams and pastoral staff to plan, implement and evaluate systems, strategies, procedures, and policies to address issues identified and improve school absence. </li>\n<li> To undertake statutory casework with individual pupils/families who are identified as persistently/severely absent and/or are at risk of becoming persistent absentees to safeguard their education. By assessing both presenting and underlying concerns, negotiating, challenging, and ensuring that a robust support plan is implemented and reviewing and evaluating progress and outcomes. </li>\n<li> To deliver a robust, daily advice line to all schools, working autonomously to offer advice and guidance around all areas of school attendance and other education matters. </li>\n<li> To ensure that there is multi-disciplinary support for families: providing access to early help support, providing practical whole-family support where needed to tackle the causes of absenteeism and unblock the barriers to attendance. </li>\n<li> To keep children safe by making safeguarding referrals as appropriate and contributing to Child Protection Conferences, core groups and professionals' meetings. </li>\n</ul>To maintain accurate records and information (both written and electronic) in accordance with service and Data Protection requirements including school files, individual pupil files, electronic databases, court reports, Child Protection reports and attendance data collection and analysis. About you Essential:<ul>\n<li> Educated to A-Level standard or equivalent and / or experience in a similar role. </li>\n<li> Must have examples of successful experience working with schools, vulnerable children, young people and families. </li>\n<li> Must have excellent verbal, written and ICT communication skills. </li>\n<li> Be able to interpret, analyse, present data and have an eye for detail. </li>\n<li> Have the ability to organise, record, evaluate, work under pressure, flexibly and prioritise workloads to required time scales. </li>\n<li> Have the ability to effectively assess, evaluate and problem solve. </li>\n<li> Be able to negotiate and agree planned case work </li>\n<li> Be able to work independently and as part of a team </li>\n<li> Be able to develop credibility and work effectively within schools and multi-disciplinary settings to work collaboratively in seeking solutions for service users </li>\n<li> Have a good understanding of the factors that influence school attendance and barriers to learning </li>\n<li> UK driving licence and access to a vehicle </li>\n</ul>Desirable:<ul><li> Have an understanding and knowledge of the law relating to education and attendance </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 Community Services, level COM10 job profile. Please locate this via: Job profiles - Community services To hear more about this opportunity please contact Chris Thomas (chris.thomas@hertfordshire.gov.uk). Interview Date: 9th June 2025 Benefits of working for us How to apply 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. 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 & 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). 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Contract Type: Fixed Term End Date / secondment until 31.03.2026 Directorate: Childrens Services About the team Are you passionate about helping Care Leavers to find, reconnect and build supportive relationships with extended family and new networks? Hertfordshire's Family Group Conference Service is looking for positive and dynamic individuals to fill the role of Family Group Conference and Lifelong Links Coordinator. About the role We are looking for dynamic and organised individuals who can effectively engage with Care Leavers and their extended networks. As Coordinator on this project, you will: You will be responsible for managing a small case load of Care Leavers and support them through the Lifelong Links process. As a Coordinator you will undertake direct work with Care leavers using a variety of tools and techniques (genograms & timelines), to identify and connect their network. Set up and run a range of engagement activities and support groups for Care Leavers to help bring them together on a regular basis, with the aim of building new positive relationships and promoting Lifelong Links. The success of the engagement activities and support groups will be vital to getting the Lifelong Links project up and running for Care Leavers, you will be a key driving force in engaging Care Leavers and bring them together. Actively work with individual young people using the Lifelong Links model, to help them find out who is important to them, from their past and present, and work out how new and supportive relationships can be created for the future. When joining the team there may also be the opportunities to offer both Lifelong Links to young people in care and Family Group Conferences. Bring together the young person's network at Lifelong Links Family Group Conference, where people can celebrate and plan what ongoing support, will be available in the future. https://www.frg.org.uk/involving-families/family-group-conferences/lifelong-links#developing-a-uk-family-finding-model-for-children-in-care-conference About you Essential: • Knowledge of Family Group Conferencing and Lifelong Links • Have insight and ability to help Care Leavers to manage and grow positive relationships • Experience of supporting and mediating • Understanding and ability to manage groups and meetings • Ability to be flexible in your working hours, evenings and weekends may be required to meet the needs of this role. Desirable: • Social Work qualified and registered or professional equivalent qualification • Family Group Conference and Lifelong Links trained We welcome applications from candidates who currently reside in the UK with established proof of right to work documentation. We are not able to offer sponsorship at this time for this role. This job role is within the Health and Social Care Services, level HSC10 job profile. Please locate this via: Job profiles - Health and social care If you are looking for an opportunity to be part of Team, where you can help make a visible difference to young peoples' lives, then please apply. To hear more about this opportunity please contact Ben Carr on 01992 588346 or email ben.carr@hertfordshire.gov.uk for an informal discussion about the role. Interview Date: 3rd, 4th or 6th June - face to face at either Stevenage or Apsley offices Benefits of working for us How to apply 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. 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 & 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). 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Leaving Care Personal Advisors provide fundamental support, advice and guidance in a range of areas to ensure young people access a smooth transition into adulthood and to have the skills and knowledge to thrive throughout their future. About the role As a Leaving Care Personal Advisor, you will work with young adults who are Care Leavers alongside a range of statutory and community services to ensure the best outcomes for those we work with. This includes;<ul>\n<li> Working in line with statutory responsibilities set out in the Children (Leaving Care) Act 2000 and the guidance supporting the Children and Social Work Act 2017. </li>\n<li> Holding responsibility for a case load of Care Leavers from the age of 18 to 25. </li>\n<li> Assessing young people's needs and acting as lead professional, developing clear pathway plans and risk assessments, involving other agencies where appropriate. </li>\n<li> Engaging in effective multi agency working, developing collaborative relationships with agencies, and coordinating support i.e. mental health, substance use, homelessness. </li>\n<li> Engaging with and providing support for young people, including those with significant additional needs to identify and address barriers to personal development, learning and work, particularly during periods of transition. </li>\n<li> Providing direct support to young people preparing to leave care, in order to ensure a smooth and positive transition to independent living. </li>\n<li> Working with young people and their significant others, including family members/carers and others, to enable them to contribute to maximising the young person's potential. </li>\n<li> Working to agreed targets, monitoring the progress of young people on caseload through regular review, recording data on relevant management information systems to appropriate timescales and standards, producing reports and correspondence as required. </li>\n<li> Keeping up to date with relevant updates in legislation, guidance, policy and procedures in relation to Care Leavers and issues which impact on them i.e. housing, cost of living. </li>\n</ul>The duties and responsibilities listed above describe the post as it is at present. The post holder is expected to accept any reasonable alterations that may from time to time be necessary. About you Essential:<ul>\n<li> Knowledge of child development, adolescence, social, emotional and mental health needs </li>\n<li> Knowledge/experience of working with care leavers, young people and/or families </li>\n<li> Knowledge of current legislation and guidance relating to safeguarding children and adults </li>\n<li> Experience of multi-agency working with various statutory agencies. </li>\n<li> Ability to build trust, engage and safeguard young people and families; including those that may be parents. </li>\n<li> Ability to use structured assessment tools and plan interventions </li>\n<li> Ability to communicate effectively (in both written and verbal forms) with young people, their families, and other professionals </li>\n<li> Effective skills in organisation, time management and in managing a complex workload </li>\n<li> Competent in using ICT packages relevant to the role to store and present information </li>\n<li> Commitment to own continuous professional development and best practice </li>\n<li> Holding a full driving licence and access to your own vehicle. </li>\n</ul>Desirable:<ul>\n<li> Knowledge of working with Care Leavers within a formal working environment. </li>\n<li> Understanding of transition to adulthood and of Child Looked After processes. </li>\n</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 care To hear more about this opportunity please contact Nazneen Arif (nazneen.arif@hertfordshire.gov.uk) for more information. Interview Date: 9th, 10th and 11th June. Benefits of working for us How to apply 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. 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 & 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). 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This is an exciting opportunity to join a friendly, supportive and forward-thinking Legal Service. You will be awarded a Solicitor Level 7 Apprenticeship on completion as well as becoming a qualified solicitor once you pass the Solicitors Qualifying Examinations (SQE1 and SQE2).Training to be provided<ul>\n<li>Job-specific training through working alongside experienced staff four days a week;</li>\n<li>One day a week will be allocated to off-the-job study with the University of Law.\n</li>\n</ul>If you think you have the skills and enjoy a challenge, we’d like to hear from you.The ability to converse at ease with members of the public and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential in this post.Closing date for applications is 1 June 2025Assessments will be held on 9 June 2025Interviews will be held on 17 June 2025 Keywords: Graduate, apprentice, solicitor, legal, law, welwyn hatfield, local government, conveyancing, litigation,","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"Starting salary £27,544pa with potential progression to £29,383pa on achieving designated skills and experience","publishDate":"2025-05-08T11:33:36.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-06-01T23:59:59.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/8d4d7f6b-4680-4a54-9922-36165b26af41.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"54b4b96d-0efd-4bb6-b6dd-9df78303358b","title":"Team Manager - St Albans Family Safeguarding","employer":"Hertfordshire County Council","department":"","location":"Hemel Hempstead","locationType":3,"description":"Job Title: Team Manager - St Albans Family Safeguarding Starting Salary: £52,138 plus £8,294 market enhancement pay, progressing to £57,652 plus £8,340 market enhancement pay per annum - pay award pending Hours: 37.0 Location: Hemel Hempstead with travel across the West of the county Contract Type: Permanent Directorate: Childrens Services About the team This is an exciting opportunity for someone to lead a Family Safeguarding Team to ensure good social work practice that supports children, young people and families. Whilst you will be joining a Ofsted rating outstanding Local Authority, we continue to ensure good practice standards are maintain so we provide the best service for our children young people and families. The team you will be manage is a mix of Qualified Social Worker's, Children's Practitioner, Family Practitioner and an Adult worker. The team is culturally diverse reflecting the makeup of the families with whom we work. You be will part of a dynamic group of managers who work closely together offering support where needed. Hertfordshire has a brilliant training programme and therefore you will have the opportunity to engage in a wide range of training as part of your continues development. The Family Safeguarding Programme is our practice model and this allows for adult workers, ie Domestic Abuse Practitioners, Drug and Alcohol practitioner and the motivational interviewing practitioner to work alongside the Lead Professional to support families. The FS model is aimed to support practitioners to be change agents supporting parents to change behaviours that increase safeguarding concerns. About the role As a Team Manager you will lead the team which includes:<ul>\n<li>Overseeing Social Work Practice in the team.</li>\n<li>Offering welfare and reflective supervision.</li>\n<li>Offering guidance and oversight to Practitioners through the use of effective management. Reviewing plans aimed to safeguarding children and young people.</li>\n<li>You will provide expert advice and guidance in relation to decision making and care planning for children supported by Child In Need plans, Child Protection Plans and Care proceedings.</li>\n<li>You will be responsible for a number of staff in a Family Safeguarding Team, with direct line management of up to seven practitioner of varied experience.</li>\n<li>Maintaining KPI's including reviewing and maintaining performance around the use and recording in the Family Safeguarding workbook.</li>\n<li>Role modelling good practice and ensure clear oversight of the Family Safeguarding Parenting Programme which is the Hertfordshire model of practice, ensuring that all practitioners complete programme and record timely.</li>\n</ul> About you Applicants for this post will need: Essential:<ul>\n<li>Social Work qualification and Social Work England registration.</li>\n<li>5 years post qualifying experience of working within a safeguarding environment.</li>\n<li>Knowledge of the Family Safeguarding model.</li>\n<li>Commitment to Diversity, Equity, Equality, and Inclusion.</li>\n<li>Strong knowledge of policies, procedures and effective leadership skills.</li>\n<li>Ability to offer robust case direction and reflective supervision.</li>\n<li>Ability to manage poor performance effectively.</li>\n<li>Ability to develop and sustain partnerships across teams and be an effective advocate for the Council.</li>\n<li>UK driving licence and access to a car.</li>\n</ul>Desirable:<ul>\n<li>Experience of working with the Family Safeguarding model.</li>\n<li>To have worked in a similar setting and have experience of staff supervision and management.</li>\n</ul>In return Hertfordshire can offer you a commitment to diversity and inclusion, supportive management group, training programmes for professional development including coaching and mentoring, and a competitive benefits package including:<ul>\n<li>Flexible hybrid approach to working.</li>\n<li>Excellent Pension Scheme with Employer Contributions.</li>\n<li>A range of lifestyle and shopping discounts.</li>\n<li>Employee Assistant Programme and Wellbeing Hub to support employees.</li>\n<li>Car lease scheme.</li>\n</ul> This job role is within the Health and Social Care Services, level HSC13 job profile. Please locate this via: Job profiles - Health and social care To hear more about this opportunity please contact Rachael.Marsh@hertfordshire.gov.uk for an informal discussion about the role. Interview Date: 22nd and 23rd May Benefits of working for us How to apply 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. 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. 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 & 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). 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Are you energetic and creative with skills and knowledge to share? Our excellent training and ongoing support will turn your passion into expertise that can change lives. About the Team You will be in one of the 10 Services for Young People district teams and will have the opportunity to make a real difference to the prospects of young people. Working with young people locally aged 11 to 17 in groups of 12-25, many of whom face challenges in their home life, education or local community, you'll help us deliver targeted prevention and early interventions, informal education opportunities and develop their skills. Supported by qualified and experienced staff, you will be a key member of our team supporting the delivery of a diverse range of curriculum programmes including independent living skills and emotional wellbeing, to supporting young people in staying away from crime, anti-social behaviour and offering guidance on relationships and sexual health. About the role Our sessions run for 2.5 hours and typically evenings Monday - Saturday during term time which depending on the weekly hours you can commit to could be the following:<ul>\n<li>5 hours = 2 sessions a week</li>\n<li>7.5 hours = 3 sessions a week</li>\n<li>10 hours = 4 sessions a week</li>\n</ul>We're looking for people from a wide variety of backgrounds who have worked with Children and/or Young People in a voluntary or paid capacity. Additionally, we are keen to hear from those who have skills to share in areas such as sports, outdoor learning, art & crafts, media, music, health as a tool to establish a relationship and engagement with our young people. If you're passionate about working with young people, keen to learn, have good communication skills and are a team player, you'll fit right in to our friendly, supportive and collaborative working environment. Whilst a driving license is not essential some of our locations can be a little challenging on public transport so a car and license would be preferrable. In return, amongst many benefits and training Hertfordshire can offer you, we will offer you opportunities to develop your youth work practice. About you Essential:<ul>\n<li>Willingness and ability to work regular weekly evening sessions including Fridays.</li>\n<li>Having worked or currently working in a role with children and/of Young People (paid or voluntary capacity)</li>\n<li>Ability to develop professional relationships with young people and vulnerable young adults.</li>\n<li>Good knowledge, interests, skills or training that would enable you to contribute to positive informal educational activities with young people and vulnerable young adults.</li>\n<li> Understanding of the key issues which young people and vulnerable young adults face and the ability to identify their needs. </li>\n<li>Experience of working as a member of a team and evidence of successful contributions you have made to a team's work.</li>\n<li> Willingness and ability to complete the compulsory Certificate in Youth Work, a commitment to undertake ongoing professional development and to put what you learn into practice. </li>\n<li> An understanding of equal opportunities and knowledge of how you would put that into practice. </li>\n</ul>Desirable:<ul>\n<li>Skills in areas such as sports, outdoor learning, art & crafts, media, music, health</li>\n<li>Full UK driving licence & regular access to a vehicle.</li>\n</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. Questions? Then feel free to email SfYP@hertfordshire.gov.uk or visit our website to find out more information Work for Services for Young People . Interviews will take place throughout the advertising period on an on-going basis. Be the person who makes a difference to young people. Join us today. Benefits of working for us How to apply 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 outline, 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. 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 & 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). 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If so, this could be the perfect social care role for you. The Adoption and Fostering Recruitment team, part of Hertfordshire's Children's & Families Specialist Services sits within the Adoption Service, supporting people to make enquires to adopt and foster, the team is county wide, covers all of Hertfordshire and is rated an Outstanding Service. We are proud to be members of both Adopt East and Foster East. About the role As a Recruitment Officer in the team, you would be involved in processing enquiries and supporting applicants on their Adoption & Fostering journeys. Be a point of contact for the Adoption and Fostering recruitment campaigns dealing with enquiries personally by answering the phone, replying to emails for enquiries from the public who are enquiring to foster or adopt. Giving appropriate advice, guidance and information to potential applicants, including undertaking a variety of activities to promote adoption and fostering, increasing applications and approvals. A typical day would involve: Taking and acting-on referrals for people who are interested in adopting or fostering. That will include making home visits to assess suitability of applicants interested in fostering. Supporting and looking after applicants who have started their adoption or fostering process. Organising and attending recruitment events in the community to raise the need for adopters and foster carers, along with providing information at regular online and in person open events About you Essential:<ul>\n<li> You must have relevant experience with working with people in the community which could include within the social care sector or similar settings. </li>\n<li> Ability to communicate effectively with a diverse range of people </li>\n<li> Experience of assessing and completing written reports. </li>\n<li> Experience of using Microsoft Office, email, internet, web-based resources. </li>\n<li> Full driving licence and access to a car. </li>\n</ul>Desirable:<ul>\n<li> Experience of working on projects, events and presenting to people. </li>\n<li> Basic awareness of recruitment and retention, best practice in the recruitment and retention of adopters and foster carers. </li>\n<li> Adoption and/or Fostering Experience. </li>\n<li> Ability to communicate effectively with a diverse range of people and to explain the process of adoption and fostering to people over the phone or in person. </li>\n<li> Experience of assessing and completing written reports with an understanding of needs and abilities of adoption and fostering applicants. </li>\n<li> Excellent organisational skills and ability to prioritise workload, management of a caseload maintaining detailed electronic case records. </li>\n</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 HSC7 job profile. Please locate this via: Job profiles - Health and social care To hear more about this opportunity please contact Michelle McLaughlin (michelle.mclaughlin@hertfordshire.gov.uk). Interview Date: 2nd and 6th June. Benefits of working for us How to apply 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. 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 & 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). 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We are looking for a motivated, enthusiastic, and committed individual to be a Family Practitioner. This position will be based in Family Safeguarding West. About the role Family Practitioners deliver parenting programmes and support children and young people who meet the defined criteria for a Child in Need assessment and support. Each Family Practitioner will an agreed number of children and families assigned to them under the close guidance, direction, support and oversight of the Team Manager and Consultant Social Worker. Working closely with the children, parents, extended family and partner agencies, you will contribute to the development of the overall service as part of each team. In this varied role which will see you:<ul>\n<li>Visit children and families to gather information about their needs, strengths, wishes and feelings alongside partner agencies and information already held.</li>\n<li>Complete genograms, ecomaps and chronologies with families to inform assessment and support networks.</li>\n<li>Gather and analyse information in partnership with parents and carers from non-resident parents, extended family and partner agencies.</li>\n<li>Utilise assessment and intervention tools to assess needs and strengths as well as motivate, strengthen and support families through change.</li>\n<li>Compile and analyse all the information gathered within a Child and Family Assessment/Family Safeguarding Parenting programme and develop a recommended plan alongside the family and your line manager.</li>\n<li>Ensure that the work you undertake with families is recorded in an accurate and timely way onto the children's electronic case records (LCS).</li>\n</ul> About you We are looking for candidates who meet the below essential criteria:<ul>\n<li>Previous working experience where interaction with children and families has been a major part of the role i.e. Teaching assistants, youth support workers, nursery workers, Children's Practitioners, s, family centre workers etc.</li>\n<li>A working knowledge of safeguarding thresholds would be helpful but training will be given.</li>\n<li>An ability to relay accurate information/concerns in a timely and sensitive way.</li>\n<li>The drive, passion and flexibility to offer families a high-quality service.</li>\n<li>Secure knowledge and the confidence to recognise and respond to safeguarding concerns and issues.</li>\n<li>Ability to collate and analyse information to produce high quality assessments, action plans and reports with support from the Team CSW and Manager.</li>\n<li>Full UK driving licence and access to vehicle.</li>\n</ul> This job role is within the Health and Social Care Services, level HSC9 job profile. Please locate this via: Job profiles - Health and social care To hear more about this opportunity please contact Cheryl.Grazette@hertfordshire.gov.uk for an informal discussion about the role. Interview Date: Friday 23rd May Benefits of working for us How to apply 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. 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. 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 & 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.","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£33,366 progressing to £36,124 pa","publishDate":"2025-05-07T06:19:14.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-05-13T00:00:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/8a994ae1-e073-4fd3-8ea0-7e106ad96216.png","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"edf518d8-d21a-4454-b8a5-948a8f3dfec2","title":"Specialist Advisory Teacher (Early Years SEND)","employer":"Hertfordshire County Council","department":"","location":"Hertfordshire","locationType":3,"description":"Job Title: Specialist Advisory Teacher (Early Years SEND) Starting Salary: £31,650 to £50,471 pa - Hertfordshire locally agreed Teachers Main and Upper Pay Ranges + SEN allowance Hours: 26 hours (St Albans & Dacorum) or 19.5 hours (North Herts & Stevenage) - term time only Location: Hertfordshire - Based in Hemel Hempstead with travel across St Albans and Dacorum; or Stevenage with travel across North Herts & Stevenage Contract Type: Permanent Directorate: Childrens Services About the team The Early Years SEND Service supports and promotes the development of inclusive practice across schools and settings, ensuring all children and families have access to high quality provision, early intervention and accurate assessment of needs so that all children receive the support they need in order to thrive. The EYs SEND Team work collaboratively and flexibly with colleagues within HCC and local Partnerships, to ensure high quality support/advice is available to meet the SEND needs of children in Early Years Settings. The Early Years Specialist Advisory Teachers work in quadrant teams alongside Early Years Inclusion Specialists, and Inclusion Development Officers. The teams are overseen by an EYs Lead Teachers under the direction of the County Lead for Early Years SEND. About the role The Early Years Specialist Advisory Teacher will co-produce and deliver an effective range of services designed to support equal access and meet the educational needs of children with SEND in Early Years maintained and PVI settings. You will contribute to securing a consistent, coherent and rationale approach to Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) in line with Hertfordshire's Special Educational Needs and Disability Strategy, in order to raise standards and actively promote the development of inclusive practice in local schools/settings for children in Early Years. Responsibilities include: • To carry a caseload offering effective high-quality advice and support to children, their families and settings. • Model interventions, teaching approaches and strategies, coaching EYs practitioners and parents to improve outcomes for children with SEND. • Provide intensive support for children with complex SEND needs through taught sessions delivered in the Early Years Specialist Development Centres, EYs settings, schools and through home visits. • To enhance the early learning opportunities for children with SEND, by providing and promoting high quality inclusive provision, demonstrating the use of specific resources and facilitating the implementation of these. • To support staff to identify long and short-term targets for children and facilitate effective planning to address these. • To work with staff to develop individual support plans/provision maps/risk reduction plans where necessary. • To promote and develop effective partnership working with Early Years settings, parents/carers and others who have day to day responsibility for the children on caseload. • Regularly monitor and review advice provided, maintaining clear and accurate records in accordance with Service guidelines. • To advise Early Years settings (and the local authority when necessary) on the appropriate access needs, possible adaptations and reasonable adjustments that are required to meet the child's needs. • To support Lead Teachers to develop, plan, deliver and evaluate training for Early Years settings, other colleagues and parents/carers. • To undertake statutory work as directed by County Lead for Early Years SEND or Line Manager. • To provide relevant information about individual children to support the EHCP application process and to support the preparation process for SEND Tribunals including attendance as a witness where appropriate. • To liaise with other Specialist Teachers/Staff within SENDSAS to secure holistic and bespoke support for children where additional needs outside the Specialist Teacher's expertise are identified. • Support the Local Authority processes as required under the direction of the County Lead for Early Years SEND/Lead Teacher by attending various panels, meetings and reviews on behalf of the service. • The post holder maybe expected to work flexibly across geographical areas within their specialism in order to meet service demands and ensure the needs of all children accessing the service are met. • To undertake other duties consistent with the grade of the post as agreed with the Head of Service. About you You will have recent experience supporting children in early years settings or the Early Years Foundation Stage in schools or currently work in an advisory service. You also need a thorough knowledge and experience of implementing the SEND Code of Practice. You will have excellent interpersonal skills, work well within a team and be able to work to deadlines. Additional qualifications in SEND would be highly desirable. Essential:<ul>\n<li>Educated to degree level and hold Qualified Teacher Status.</li>\n<li>Minimum five years relevant and successful Early Years classroom teaching experience.</li>\n<li>Able to demonstrate a thorough understanding of relevant high-quality teaching and learning.</li>\n<li>In-depth knowledge and understanding of best practice in relation to meeting the needs of children with SEND.</li>\n<li>Ability to model excellent practice and lead by example.</li>\n<li>Be able to evaluate practice and evidence the impact of interventions.</li>\n<li>Ability to use data and performance measures to evaluate practice, evidence outcomes and identify areas for development.</li>\n<li>Commitment to promoting equal opportunities and diversity.</li>\n<li>Excellent communication and technology (ICT) skills.</li>\n<li>Ability to prioritise work within a multi-professional team reflecting service priorities.</li>\n<li>Able to travel independently - current driving licence and access to a car for work.</li>\n</ul>Desirable:<ul>\n<li>Hold relevant additional qualification in a specialist area e.g. Early Years SEND</li>\n<li>Experience working in a variety of Early Years settings e.g PVI, maintained Nursery School, Primary School.</li>\n<li>Experience working in a specialist provision/resource hub/special school.</li>\n<li>Experience of creating and delivering training.</li>\n<li>Experienced in line management, coaching, mentoring or training colleagues.</li>\n</ul> This is an exciting time to join the Early Years SEND Team as we continue to evolve and develop our service to ensure we are delivering an effective and responsive offer. The role will provide excellent career development for those looking to develop their teaching skills in a specialist area. We can offer you a friendly, supportive working environment, a full induction and ongoing professional development in this role. To hear more about this opportunity please contact laura.wilson@hertfordshire.gov.uk for an informal discussion about the role. Interview Date: 22nd May Benefits of working for us How to apply 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 outline, 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. 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. 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 & 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.","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£31,650 to £50,471 pa","publishDate":"2025-05-07T06:19:14.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-05-13T00:00:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/2c5719e6-562a-4f9f-b2c3-46af138173f1.png","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"6fbb71d3-b24d-4ac1-a5f0-1f48498ee1d8","title":"Strategy & Programme Manager","employer":"Hertfordshire County Council","department":"","location":"Stevenage","locationType":3,"description":"Job Title: Strategy & Programme Manager Starting Salary: £46,731 opportunity to progress to £51,802 pay award pending Hours: 37.0 Location: Stevenage/Hybrid Working Contract Type: Permanent Directorate: Growth & Environment About the team Our Integrated Transport Projects team in Transport for Hertfordshire is dedicated to supporting the everyday journeys of our diverse communities. Working with a wide range of local partners we aim to create a future where active and sustainable travel is central to everyday journeys, promoting healthier, greener, and more connected communities. Our vision is to deliver infrastructure and behaviour change programmes that support walking, cycling, passenger transport, and other environmentally friendly modes of travel, driving economic growth and helping Hertfordshire achieve net zero. As a Programme Manager in our team, you will play a pivotal role in overseeing the commissioning and delivery of innovative transport projects aligned with our Local Transport Plan objectives. Working in a fast paced environment your efforts will address current and future transport challenges by enabling the creation of an efficient, future ready network. You will work closely with elected members, local stakeholders, communities, consultants, and contractors, in a collaborative environment to ensure a unified vision and clear, consistent dialogue throughout project delivery. As the programme lead for a geographic area, you will also interact with Borough and District Council officers, elected representatives of all levels of local government, and a range of other stakeholders, fostering strong partnerships to achieve shared goals. By bringing your professional expertise and passion for sustainable transport, you will contribute to the ongoing development and success of our transport schemes, making a tangible difference in how residents and visitors travel across Hertfordshire. Expectation to be office based circa 3 days per week and attendance of in person meetings when required with councillors and local communities. About the role About the Role As a Strategy and Programme Manager, you will play a crucial role in commissioning and delivering innovative transport infrastructure programmes. Your responsibilities will include:<ul>\n<li>\nCommissioning Consultants: You will commission and oversee the work of consultants, project managers, designers, and contractors to ensure the successful delivery of transport projects. Your efforts will directly contribute to creating an efficient, future ready transport network.</li>\n<li>\nStakeholder Management: You will engage with Borough and District Council officers, elected representatives, and other stakeholders to ensure a unified vision and clear, consistent dialogue throughout every stage of project delivery. This will help build strong partnerships and secure community buy-in for the schemes.</li>\n<li>\nFinancial and Programme Management: You will manage project budgets, ensuring timely and cost-effective solutions whilst managing and communicating risks. Your role will be critical in delivering projects within the allocated resources, ensuring value for money.</li>\n<li>\nCommunity Engagement and Activation: You will lead consultations and engagements with local communities, fostering trust and enthusiasm for the projects. This will be vital in securing the necessary support for successful project implementation.</li>\n<li>\nCollaboration: You will work closely with colleagues within Hertfordshire County Council and District Councils to develop and implement our future programme of projects, ensuring alignment with shared objectives.</li>\n<li>\nMonitoring and Reporting: You will present reports and represent Transport for Hertfordshire at meetings and panels, clearly communicating progress, challenges, and achievements. Your advocacy will support the service's vision and goals.</li>\n<li>\nOn-the-Ground Oversight: You will be out and about across the county, witnessing the development and delivery of the schemes you are sponsoring. This hands-on approach will allow you to address on-the-ground challenges and see the tangible outcomes of your work.</li>\n</ul>This role offers a rewarding blend of strategic thinking, decisive action, and effective communication, allowing you to shape the future of Hertfordshire's transport infrastructure and make a real difference in how people move around the county. About you Essential Skills:<ul>\n<li>\nQualifications: A recognised degree-level qualification in a relevant professional area or equivalent work experience.</li>\n<li>\nProject Management Experience: Demonstrable experience in managing projects, including budgeting, scheduling, and overseeing delivery partners.</li>\n<li>\nEffective Communication: Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to produce clear and concise reports, present confidently at public meetings, and engage effectively with stakeholders.</li>\n<li>\nCollaboration and Stakeholder Engagement: Experience working with diverse partners, to build strong relationships and achieve shared goals.</li>\n<li>\nFinancial Acumen: Competence in managing budgets and securing funding, with the ability to monitor expenditures and ensure cost-effective delivery.</li>\n<li>\nProblem Solving: Strong analytical skills to address challenges as they arise and adapt strategies to changing circumstances.</li>\n<li>\nLeadership and Teamwork: Ability to inspire and guide teams while working collaboratively within a wider network to deliver outcomes.</li>\n<li>\nDigital Literacy: Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel and PowerPoint, demonstrating the ability to maintain financial reports, analyse complex data sets, and deliver compelling presentations.</li>\n</ul> Desirable Skills:<ul>\n<li>\nProject Management Qualification: A relevant project management qualification, such as PRINCE2 or APM certification.</li>\n<li>\nPublic Engagement: Skills in running consultations and/or engaging with communities to build trust and support.</li>\n<li>\nSector Experience: A background in highways and transport infrastructure delivery or planning with a local authority, with a good understanding of the challenges and opportunities in the sector.</li>\n<li>\nKnowledge of Policies and Standards: Familiarity with transport and highway legislation, standards, and best practices, particularly in relation to sustainable transport and infrastructure projects.</li>\n<li>\nPolitical Environment Experience: Experience working in a political environment.</li>\n<li>\nProfessional Membership: Membership of a recognised and relevant professional body.</li>\n</ul>This role offers a unique blend of rewarding challenges and opportunities for career development. As a Strategy and Programme Manager, you will be at the forefront of transforming Hertfordshire's transport infrastructure, playing a fundamental role in exacting change and shaping the future of sustainable travel in the county. You will address complex transport issues, working with diverse stakeholders to deliver innovative solutions that have a lasting impact on the community. Your efforts will directly contribute to creating safer, more accessible, and sustainable journeys for residents and visitors alike. This position is an excellent opportunity for career development, providing you with the chance to enhance your project management skills, expand your professional network, and gain valuable experience in a dynamic and supportive environment. You will be part of a dedicated team committed to making a tangible difference, with ample opportunities to influence and shape the direction of our projects and initiatives. If you are ready to take on a pivotal role in driving positive change, delivering meaningful outcomes, and advancing your career in transport infrastructure, we would love to hear from you. Join us and be part of a team that is making a real difference in Hertfordshire. This job role is within the Technical Services, level TEC12 job profile. Please locate this via: Job profiles: Technical services To hear more about this opportunity please contact Anna.Bonne@hertfordshire.gov.uk or Odette.Cotterell@hertfordshire.gov.uk for an informal discussion about the role. 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. Interview Date: 2nd and 3rd June 2025 Benefits of working for us How to apply 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. 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. 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). 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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. About the role 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. About you Essential:<ul>\n<li> Cleaning to an acceptable standard. </li>\n<li> Able to build relationships with team and young people. </li>\n<li> Independently plan your cleaning schedule and work in a timely manner. </li>\n<li> Understanding how to store products appropriately. </li>\n<li> Understanding what products we can and cannot use in the home. </li>\n<li> Understanding of RIDDOR (Reporting of Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations) </li>\n</ul>Desirable:<ul>\n<li> Full UK Driving licence and access to a vehicle </li>\n<li> Understanding Health and Safety Laws within the work environment. </li>\n<li> Have an understanding of COSHH (Care Of Substance Hazardous Health). </li>\n</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 care To hear more about this opportunity please contact Cathrine Nhemwa cathrine.nhemwa@hertfordshire.gov.uk Interview Date: 24th April 2025 Benefits of working for us How to apply 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. 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 & 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.","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£24,404 progressing to £24,790 per annum","publishDate":"2025-05-06T12:00:18.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-05-20T00:00:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/411b4d0c-2813-4bc2-90ea-56973abc1f6c.png","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"71befd44-5459-42a7-a8cb-cf4779c8c15e","title":"Mobile Locality Officer","employer":"Borough of Broxbourne","department":"","location":"Cheshunt, Hertfordshire, EN8 9XQ. Bishops College,","locationType":3,"description":"Mobile Locality Officer (Ref: MLO) Starting Salary £30,957.16 p.a. \nWe are looking for a positive, approachable, enthusiastic team player to join our mobile locality team.\nThe team of Mobile Locality Officers are at the heart of the local community, supporting all neighbourhoods; they act as ambassadors for the Council, identifying and responding to customer needs, providing support to ensure matters are resolved quickly and efficiently.\nThe varied duties will include dealing with a wide range of activities, such as evidence gathering, responding to customer concerns and taking action to improve the quality of residents’ lives and the environment. Other duties will include undertaking property checks, inspections at locations around the Borough, delivering documents and low-level enforcement.\nApplicants must have a full, valid driving licence, GCSE level at grade C/4 or above, or NVQ Level 2 in English and Maths and be confident using remote devices such as tablets. They must be flexible problem solvers who are totally committed to customer care and be able to deal with the public diplomatically in difficult situations. They must also be prepared to keep up with new legislation relating to the varied activities in the role and work occasional evenings and weekends. Good local geographical knowledge would be an advantage.\nThe ability to converse at ease with members of the public and provide advice in fluent English is essential in this post. \nWe have adopted the core values of Teamwork, Innovation, Effectiveness and Respect (TIER). The values and their underlying behaviours, demonstrate our commitment to providing excellent customer care, working in a joined up way, showing respect at all times and looking at innovation and forward thinking solutions. We pride ourselves on recruiting, developing and retaining talent who share this commitment.\nWe are committed to safer recruitment, safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.\nThe Council’s benefits package includes generous leave entitlement, a full training and development programme, membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme and free membership to the Council’s local leisure centres, which includes free access to gyms, swimming pools, fitness classes, racket sport sessions, a health suite and a range of generous discounts across other leisure and culture services.\nBroxbourne Council is an Equal Opportunities employer.\nDetails and application forms for all job vacancies are listed on the Council’s website.\nApplication forms must be submitted online by 23 May 2025 quoting the above reference.\nBorough Offices, Bishops’ College, Churchgate, Cheshunt, Hertfordshire, EN8 9XQ. Telephone: 01992 785509, Email: personnel@broxbourne.gov.uk Website: www.broxbourne.gov.uk","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"Starting Salary £30,957.16 p.a.","publishDate":"2025-05-06T10:08:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-05-23T22:55:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/b93e21a5-0a5a-4e37-a248-3fcfad49a5e1.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"44ac34a5-7e1b-4c3c-98b9-695e589ee968","title":"SEND EHCP Casework Team Lead","employer":"Hertfordshire County Council","department":"","location":"Watford","locationType":3,"description":"Job Title: SEND EHCP Casework Team Lead Location: Main base - Stevenage or Hemel Hempstead Starting salary: £41,511 to £45,718 per annum Contract: Permanent, 37 hours per week Things are changing in SEND for Hertfordshire County Council. We are making SEND everyone's business. Do you want to make a positive impact and be part of that change? We're investing in our statutory SEND workforce. What does the role involve? We've got opportunities for SEND Casework Team Leaders within our School Age Reviews Team. You'll be overseeing EHC Coordinators, who are responsible for Education, Health, and Care Annual Reviews, for school age children. The team focuses on coordinating professionals across education, health and care and coproducing plans and provision with families of school age children. You'll support your team to coproduce Education Health and Care plans in a person-centred way, maintaining excellent communication and quality standards. You'll keep an eye on the data and performance of the team, ensuring that we meet our statutory timescales. You'll provide line management and supervision to the team, ensuring that every member of the team delivers our statutory SEND obligations and works to achieve the overall service targets and development plan. You'll support ongoing professional development, including induction, delivering training, and performance management processes for your team. You will strive to maintain, develop and improve professional, supportive working relationships with education settings and parents in relation to EHC assessments and plans. We are looking for you to have: <ul>\n<li>Comprehensive up to date knowledge and experience of the Children and Families Act 2014, SEND Code of Practice and SEND Regulations 2014.</li>\n<li>Experience of managing staff and delivering excellent service outcomes in a previous role is strongly desirable</li>\n<li>Current driving license and access to a car to be able to travel to a range of work bases and schools and this role does require you to be in one of our offices regularly and some countywide travel.</li>\n<li>Educated to degree level or have significant experience of a range of work within education.</li>\n<li>Experience of working well under pressure and being extremely well organised</li>\n</ul>If you have an unrelenting drive to ensure excellent outcomes for children with special educational needs and disabilities, and you can motivate and manage a team to achieve this - this may be your perfect role! Interviews: Tuesday May 27th online or Tuesday June 3rd in person at Apsley For an informal conversation please contact Rupinder.ahluwalia@hertfordshire.gov.uk This job role is level 11 - Please locate the job profile via: Job profiles - Health and social car e Benefits of working for us How to apply 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. 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 & 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). 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Not only will you know that your role is providing value to over 1.2 million people within Hertfordshire, your contribution will be invaluable in achieving our core values, improving residents lives and working with integrity. Corporate This is a role which is at the heart of strategic financial planning at the County Council. As a senior member of the Corporate Finance team, your responsibilities will include leading on areas of the Council's financial budget setting and monitoring process, including work on the co-ordination and completion of the annual budget pack, leading on the preparation of the Council's monthly budget monitor and working closely with Business Partner teams to provide advice and support, as well as looking to continually challenge and improve processes. The role line-manages a small team consisting of a Senior Accountant and Accountancy Officer. ACS This role is within the Business Partner Finance team supporting Adult Care Services, (ACS), which has a net budget of over £500m. The role reports to the Finance Manager and you will have responsibility for the line management of two Senior Accountants in the team. As a senior member of the ACS Finance team, your responsibilities will include leading on all areas of the ACS budget setting and monitoring process, incorporating work on inflation modelling and monitoring of key transformation savings programmes. About the role Corporate Finance<ul>\n<li> Leading on the Council's financial budget setting process and development of the medium-term financial strategy. </li>\n<li> Leading on the preparation and coordination of the Council's budget monitor report. </li>\n<li> The role will have exposure to senior management, and you'll contribute to strategic financial decision making. </li>\n<li> You'll be involved with technical areas of local government funding, including local taxation, which will involve co-ordinating with Hertfordshire District and Borough Councils. </li>\n<li> Other responsibilities will include the monitoring of grant income, co-ordination of key government returns, supporting with year-end working papers, and promoting best practice in financial processes. </li>\n<li> The role will line-manage two members of staff (senior accountant and accountancy officer) </li>\n</ul>ACS<ul>\n<li> You will lead on the budget setting process for Adult Care Services and have responsibility for the monitoring of key transformational savings programmes. </li>\n<li> You will also lead on the support to our In-House services, developing appropriate operational costing models in conjunction with Heads of Service in ACS. </li>\n<li> Other responsibilities will include leading on the monitoring of capital programmes within the Department and overall co-ordination of the ACS revenue monitor. </li>\n</ul> About you Essential <ul>\n<li> Be a fully qualified accountant (CIPFA or equivalent), or be qualified by experience </li>\n<li> Have the ability to build relationships up to Chief Officer level both within HCC and partner organisations, creating trust and confidence and fostering a partnership approach. </li>\n<li> Have the ability to problem solve. Determine solutions that reflect wider implications, (eg political, managerial etc), and stakeholder needs. Ensure identification and delivery of improvements and negotiating the delivery of actions where these are outside of your direct control, (and even outside of your organisation). </li>\n<li> Have the ability to explain complex financial information and risks associated with the information to senior leaders within both HCC and partner organisations. </li>\n<li> Have extensive experience of managing key financial processes, and be able to interpret and apply financial policies, procedures, guidance and legislation. </li>\n<li> Be able to challenge effectively and influence others where those people may not be within HCC </li>\n<li> Experience with modelling </li>\n</ul>Desirable <ul>\n<li> Previous exposure to Adult Care Services or Corporate Finance would be beneficial, although not essential. </li>\n<li> Experience in working for local government would be beneficial </li>\n</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 Corporate Services level 13 job profile. Please locate this via: Job profiles - Corporate services To hear more about this opportunity please contact Anita.Zala@hertfordshire.gov.uk - ACS; Matthew.Nendick@hertfordshire.gov.uk - Corporate for an informal discussion about the role. Interview Date: to be confirmed Benefits of working for us How to apply 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. 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.","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£52,138 progressing to £57,652 pa","publishDate":"2025-05-06T04:32:31.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-06-01T00:00:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/5e4de8e3-3cd7-4331-abaf-5ac7ea123c0a.png","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"c0caa769-e332-4082-9b28-af7ea5a56c14","title":"Assistant Payroll Officer","employer":"Hertfordshire County Council","department":"","location":"Stevenage","locationType":3,"description":"Job Title: Assistant Payroll Officer Starting Salary: £26, 835 opportunity to progress to £30,060 Hours: 37.0 Location: Stevenage Contract Type: Fixed Term Directorate: Resources About the team This is an exciting opportunity to join the Payroll Team as a Payroll Specialist supporting the delivery of consistent, high quality payroll services to Hertfordshire County Council and several other clients. This role forms part of an experienced team, who work in a fast-paced environment and are dedicated to delivering the payroll service to approximately 28 000 employees across various companies. You will not only support the delivery of this service but should be proactive in identifying opportunities for process improvements. About the role You will provide payroll advice in support of service delivery and resolve complex payroll related queries from both managers and employees. You will be required to have an up-to-date knowledge of statutory deductions and legislation and are able to understand and communicate complex and challenging information at all levels, ensuring payroll updates are implemented accordingly, and information cascaded across the wider Payroll and HR teams. You will also need a high level of understanding and expertise with integrated HR/Payroll applications (SAP desirable) and Microsoft Office applications. Experience in payroll, including Tax, NI and overpayment calculations. You should also have excellent communication, keyboard and data entry skills, and a knowledge of Local Government Terms & Conditions would be an advantage. About you Essential:<ul>\n<li>A high level of understanding of how HMRC legislation applies to payroll, pensions, and other statutory payments.</li>\n<li>Great attention to detail, ensuring the payroll data is right first time, every time.</li>\n<li>Experience in HR/Payroll applications.</li>\n<li>Excellent communication, organisation, and time management skills.</li>\n<li>Experience using Microsoft Office applications, particularly Microsoft Excel.</li>\n<li>The ability to delve into complex payroll queries and investigations, seeing them through to resolution.</li>\n<li>An eye for accuracy and attention to detail.</li>\n</ul>Desirable:<ul><li>A knowledge of Local Government Terms & Conditions would be an advantage.</li></ul>This is a great opportunity for someone to enhance their existing Payroll knowledge in a Local Government environment with a diverse range of terms and conditions. This is the perfect role for an organised, pro-active individual, with strong payroll skills looking to work in a fast paced, deadline driven environment. This job role is within the Business Support Services, level BUS7 job profile. Please locate this via: Job profiles: Business support services To hear more about this opportunity please contact Jane Hockley, jane.hockley@hertfordshire.gov.uk or Lisa Hearne, lisa.hearne@hertfordshire.gov.uk for an informal discussion about the role. Interview Date: w/c 27th May 2025 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. Benefits of working for us How to apply 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. 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. 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). 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(please see attached example rota.</li>\n</ul>This role can see the postholder liaising with staff from all Directorates, contractors and sub-contractors. About the role<ul>\n<li>You will co-ordinate calls that are returned from the Out of Hours cover service and ensure this provision is suitable and effective</li>\n<li>You will respond to emergency / urgent situations that require quick and decisive decision making. Decisions you make could affect the delivery of services at a site.</li>\n<li>You will need to issue appropriate completion targets against all jobs issued from pre agreed criteria</li>\n<li>You will manage the Help Desk module on CPD ensuring all jobs and related information is accurately recorded</li>\n<li>You will follow financial regulations when agreeing quotes, fees and charges</li>\n<li>You will ensure payment applications are processed and paid in line with contractual obligations</li>\n</ul>A day in the life of Facilities Management Helpdesk includes taking a call from a Day Centre reporting a hoist not working to a member of staff being too cold (or hot) in one of the offices at our main sites. Emails requests are also monitored and can include a blocked toilet at a Youth Centre or a roof leak with water ingress through a light fitting or onto expensive electrical equipment at a Fire Station. THIS IS NOT AN IT HELPDESK ROLE. About you Essential:<ul>\n<li> Ability to handle customer inquiries and resolve issues efficiently, ensuring a positive customer experience. </li>\n<li>Strong oral and written communications skills</li>\n<li>IT literate - MS Outlook, MS Excel, MS Word, One Drive</li>\n<li>Good negotiating skills</li>\n<li>Decisive & able to make good judgement calls</li>\n<li>Be able to work under pressure</li>\n<li>Team player essential whilst being able to work alone</li>\n</ul>Desirable:<ul>\n<li>Some technical knowledge and understanding on basic mechanical, electrical, plumbing / heating and building maintenance related issues</li>\n<li>Previous call centre type work would be advantageous</li>\n<li>Use of Corporate Property Database - training will be provided</li>\n<li>Understanding of financial regulations</li>\n<li>Understanding of H&S related requirements including SSoW, RAMS, PTW, COSHH, Hot Works</li>\n<li>Knowledge of Asbestos Management</li>\n</ul>This is an interactive and rewarding role working with the wider FM team to deliver services that have a positive impact on the work of HCC staff, allowing them to deliver their services in safe and well-maintained facilities. This job role is within the Corporate Services, level CORP7 job profile. Please locate this via: Job profiles - Corporate services To hear more about this opportunity please contact Tisha Jardine 01992 555569 or 07825 535117 for an informal discussion about the role. Interview Date: 27th, 28th and 30th May Previous applicants need not apply. 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. Benefits of working for us How to apply 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. 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. 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). 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About the team We're transforming debt recovery by focusing on generating revenue for Hertfordshire County Council and prevention of debt. Our team consists of 9 Service Link Officers, supervised by 2 Senior Finance Officers/ Our current drive within debt services - planning and resources is to focus on recovery of debt for care services received. We're looking for a motivated individual who is able to adapt to change and pivot quickly in response to new guidelines and agreements. About the role You will be at the forefront of debt recovery activity. You'll work alongside a team of experienced individuals, leading on resolving complex debt recovery issues with our customers and their families, as well as investigating related financial queries, identifying and reporting potential safeguarding concerns. Interpersonal skills and teamwork are essential to the development of our team and our overall success. In order to carry out recovery activity with a clear direction, you'll have frequent interactions with key internal and external stakeholders- such as the Central debt, Income and finance and Legal teams. About you Essential:<ul>\n<li>Experience in query resolution using various systems</li>\n<li>Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Word, in addition to good numeracy and general IT skills.</li>\n<li>Good diary and time management skills to be able to prioritise workloads and adhere to timescales set when pursuing payment of outstanding invoices</li>\n<li>Evidence of creating reports to enable monitoring for management information</li>\n<li>Strong negotiation and influential skills</li>\n<li>Excellent communication skills</li>\n<li>Ability to manage challenging conversations</li>\n<li>Ability to work both independently and as part of a team</li>\n<li>Management of individual workloads with direction</li>\n<li>Travelling for client visits - driving licence and access to a car</li>\n</ul>Desirable:<ul>\n<li>An NVQ level 3 in accounting and financial qualification, or equivalent, is desirable</li>\n<li>Knowledge of credit control, accounting and debt recovery</li>\n<li>Experience in local government</li>\n</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 Corporate job family, level 9 job profile. Please locate this via: Job profiles - Corporate services To hear more about this opportunity please contact vithushaa.naguleswaran@hertfordshire.gov.uk for an informal discussion about the role. Interview Date:21 May 2025 Benefits of working for us How to apply 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. 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 & 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). 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The successful candidate will be a strong team player, with a track record of excellent written and verbal communication skills.No two days will be the same.You will be based at our offices in Welwyn Garden City and will be expected to attend the office at least two days per week, subject to service needs demands. The ability to converse at ease with members of the public and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential in this post. Our CORE values—Collaborative, Open, Responsible, Excellent—guide everything we do.Closing date for applications is 1 June 2025Remote assessments will be held on 6 June 2025Interviews will be held on 13 June 2025","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"Starting salary £40,689pa with potential progression to £43,690pa on achieving designated skills and experience","publishDate":"2025-05-02T11:46:33.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-06-01T23:59:59.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/f0f6ef50-e3ef-42af-a86a-c0efe968620b.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"b190110b-c0d2-4a19-895e-fcae84d8cf02","title":"Welfare Benefits Adviser (Macmillan)","employer":"Hertfordshire County Council","department":"","location":"Countywide","locationType":3,"description":"Job Title: Welfare Benefits Advisor (Macmillan) Starting Salary: £37,035 pa - pay award pending Hours: 37 hours per week Location: Farnham House, Stevenage Contract Type: Fixed Term or Secondment Opportunity until 31 May 2026 Directorate: Adult Care Services About the team The Macmillan Benefits Advice Service is a partnership service between Hertfordshire County Council and Macmillan Cancer Support. The postholder will be part of the wider Money Advice Unit Team which sits in Adult Care Services. The Money Advice Unit includes both welfare rights and money advice staff, as well as admin and IT support. Although it is not a public, front-line advice service, it does provide direct benefit take-up assistance in specific circumstances, including the Macmillan Benefits Advice Service. It also provides training and information for staff partner organisations as well as an advice line and various factsheets for the MAU webpages. This post is based in Stevenage but has a hybrid flexible working model with staff working from, office, home and outreach venues. About the role To deliver a specialist income maximisation service for people affected by cancer living or receiving treatment in Hertfordshire. To undertake welfare benefits advice work including casework, advocacy, outreach, production of written and oral information, talks and training, and appeals representation as required.<ul>\n<li> To provide high quality welfare benefits advice, support and information for cancer patients, carers and health professionals. </li>\n<li> To deliver services by phone, e-mail and in-person at hospital and hospice settings (or where appropriate other Health and Macmillan environments); and in exceptional circumstances undertake home visits. </li>\n<li> To undertake casework including benefit checks, claim form completion, advocacy, revisions, appeals and tribunal representation. </li>\n<li> To manage a large caseload and maintain detailed electronic case records of work whilst ensuring compliance with the Advice Quality Standard and key performance indicators. </li>\n<li> To provide advice, consultancy and training services to volunteers, health and social care staff and those staff from other statutory organisations who make referrals to the service e.g. community nurses, health visitors and hospital staff. </li>\n<li> To participate in the production of training material for staff and in the development and production of easily understood information for people living with cancer as agreed. To ensure such material is sensitive to the needs of people from minority ethnic groups and people with disabilities. </li>\n<li> To support Macmillan's policy, media and campaign work by providing case studies, activity data and feedback as required. </li>\n<li> To participate in regular meetings with other Macmillan Benefits Advisors and the wider advice community to identify common areas of need and to propose joint initiatives as appropriate. This includes awareness of the work of the MAU generally, especially the other take-up projects. </li>\n</ul> About you<ul>\n<li> Substantial experience of welfare benefits advice work (paid or unpaid) and ability to apply technical knowledge to actual situations e.g. benefit checks and 'better off' calculations. In particular, knowledge of disability benefits and universal credit is essential. </li>\n<li> Ability to advocate and make effective written and oral representations to external agencies, such as DWP and HMRC and to represent at tribunals if appropriate. </li>\n<li> Excellent organisational skills and ability to prioritise workload; management of a large caseload whilst maintaining AQS compliance and key performance indicators. </li>\n<li> Ability to communicate effectively with a diverse range of people and to explain complex benefits issues to people over the phone or in person, with particular reference to understanding the issues facing people living with cancer and their carers. </li>\n<li> Excellent presentations skills, with the ability to develop information material and deliver information sessions to a wide variety of partners and people living with cancer. </li>\n<li> Ability to develop, liaise with and maintain productive working relationships with partner organisations, in particular, Macmillan professionals and staff in hospital and hospice settings. </li>\n<li> To support Macmillan's policy, media and campaign work by providing case studies, activity data and feedback as required. </li>\n<li> This post involves regular travel throughout the County, so the postholder must be fully mobile across Hertfordshire. </li>\n</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 Community Services, level COM10 job profile. Please locate this via: Job profiles - Community services To hear more about this opportunity please contact deborah.kingsley@hertfordshire.gov.uk for an informal discussion about the role. Interview Date: 3 June 2025 Benefits of working for us How to apply 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. 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Local Authority Attendance Officer

Hertfordshire County Council

£37,035 with the opportunity to progress to £40,476

Stevenage (On-Site)

Posted 6 hours ago

Family Group Conference & Lifelong Coordinator

Hertfordshire County Council

£37,035 progressing to £40,476 per annum

Countywide (On-Site)

Posted 8 hours ago

Leaving Care Personal Advisor

Hertfordshire County Council

£33,366 with the opportunity to progress to £36,124 per annum

Stevenage (On-Site)

Posted 1 day ago

Graduate Solicitor Apprentice (P01703)

Welwyn Hatfield Borough Council

Starting salary £27,544pa with potential progression to £29,383pa on achieving designated skills and experience

Welwyn Garden City (On-Site)

Posted 1 day ago

Closing in 5 days

Team Manager - St Albans Family Safeguarding

Hertfordshire County Council

£52,138 progressing to £57,652 pa plus MEP

Hemel Hempstead (On-Site)

Posted 1 day ago

Youth Support Workers

Hertfordshire County Council

£24,786 pa progressing to £26,089 pa (pro rata for part time)

Hertfordshire (On-Site)

Posted 2 days ago

Recruitment Officer - Adoption & Fostering

Hertfordshire County Council

£26,835 with the opportunity to progress to £30,060 per annum

Countywide (On-Site)

Posted 2 days ago

Closing in 4 days

Family Practitioner - Family Safeguarding

Hertfordshire County Council

£33,366 progressing to £36,124 pa

Hemel Hempstead (On-Site)

Posted 2 days ago

Closing in 4 days

Specialist Advisory Teacher (Early Years SEND)

Hertfordshire County Council

£31,650 to £50,471 pa

Hertfordshire (On-Site)

Posted 2 days ago

Strategy & Programme Manager

Hertfordshire County Council

£46,731 opportunity to progress to £51,802

Stevenage (On-Site)

Posted 2 days ago

Cleaner

Hertfordshire County Council

£24,404 progressing to £24,790 per annum

Watford (On-Site)

Posted 3 days ago

Mobile Locality Officer

Borough of Broxbourne

Starting Salary £30,957.16 p.a.

Cheshunt, Hertfordshire, EN8 9XQ. Bishops College, (On-Site)

Posted 3 days ago

SEND EHCP Casework Team Lead

Hertfordshire County Council

Starting £40,221 to £44,428 per annum

Watford (On-Site)

Posted 3 days ago

Principal Accountant

Hertfordshire County Council

£52,138 progressing to £57,652 pa

Stevenage (On-Site)

Posted 3 days ago

Assistant Payroll Officer

Hertfordshire County Council

£26, 835 opportunity to progress to £30,060

Stevenage (On-Site)

Posted 3 days ago

Closing in 5 days

Helpdesk Operator

Hertfordshire County Council

£26,835 opportunity to progress to £30,060 pa pay increase pending

Stevenage (On-Site)

Posted 3 days ago

Closing in 3 days

Service Link Officer

Hertfordshire County Council

£33,366 progressing to £36,124

Hemel Hempstead (On-Site)

Posted 7 days ago

Strategy and Policy Officer (P01291)

Welwyn Hatfield Borough Council

Starting salary £40,689pa with potential progression to £43,690pa on achieving designated skills and experience

Council Offices, Welwyn Garden City, AL8 6AE (On-Site)

Posted 7 days ago

Closing in 6 days

Welfare Benefits Adviser (Macmillan)

Hertfordshire County Council

£37,035 progressing to £40,476

Countywide (On-Site)

Posted 7 days ago

Engineering Project Manager (Drainage)

Hertfordshire County Council

£41,511 + £2,182 market enhanced payment progressing to £45,718 + £2,036 market enhanced payment, pa

Hertfordshire (On-Site)

Posted 7 days ago

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Local Authority Attendance Officer

Family Group Conference & Lifelong Coordinator

Leaving Care Personal Advisor

Graduate Solicitor Apprentice (P01703)

Team Manager - St Albans Family Safeguarding

Youth Support Workers

Recruitment Officer - Adoption & Fostering

Family Practitioner - Family Safeguarding

Specialist Advisory Teacher (Early Years SEND)

Strategy & Programme Manager

Cleaner

Mobile Locality Officer

SEND EHCP Casework Team Lead

Principal Accountant

Assistant Payroll Officer

Helpdesk Operator

Service Link Officer

Strategy and Policy Officer (P01291)

Welfare Benefits Adviser (Macmillan)

Engineering Project Manager (Drainage)

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