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The Senior Governance Officer will work with the University Secretary and the other members of the Governance team to ensure that the University's governance functions operate to the highest standard. The Senior Governance Officer will also work closely with the members of our Council, including our Chair, the Vice Chancellor and Principal, the members of the University senior leadership team, and the Executive Support Office. Candidates will be motivated to work in a dynamic environment, and will have experience working with corporate governance in the public, private, or charity sectors. Understanding of the higher education environment, and university operations, is an asset but not a requirement. Candidates will have demonstrated high organisational skills, diplomacy, communication and minute-taking skills, and an interest in university decision-making and operations. The University offers a highly competitive rewards and benefits package, including:\n<ul>\n<li>Generous annual leave entitlement</li>\n<li>Training and Development opportunities</li>\n<li>Pension Scheme with generous employer contribution</li>\n<li>Various schemes, including Cycle to Work, Season Ticket Loans and help with the cost of Eyesight testing</li>\n<li>Free parking on campus </li>\n</ul>\nThe post is based in Egham, Surrey, at the main campus of the University, situated in a beautiful, leafy campus near to Windsor Great Park and within commuting distance from central London. The role is office-based. However, some working from home may be negotiated.\nApplicants are asked to provide a cover letter indicating how to you meet the criteria for the role and an up to date CV. Deadline for applications is Interviews and tests will be held 28 or 29 January 2025 in person at the University.\nFor an informal discussion about the post, please contact Andrew Boggs, the University Secretary, at <a href=\"mailto:secretariat@rhul.ac.uk\">secretariat@rhul.ac.uk</a>. \nFor queries on the application process, please contact <a href=\"mailto:recruitment@rhul.ac.uk\">recruitment@rhul.ac.uk</a>.\nPlease quote the reference: 1024-317\nClosing Date:   23:59, 10 January 2025\nInterview Date:  Interviews and tests will be held 28 or 29 January 2025 in person at the University.","shortDescription":"Senior Governance Officer at Royal Holloway University to ensure highest standard of university's governance functions. 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We are seeking someone who has the drive and ambition to learn new skills and build a stronger team for the future. The ideal candidate will have excellent technical accountancy skills, and a proven track record of managing staff. \nThe Group Accountant will be responsible for directing and supporting a wide range of accountancy work. \nKey responsibilities\n<ul>\n<li>Leadership and management of a team </li>\n<li>Coordination and preparation of the Council’s annual budget</li>\n<li>Providing financial management advice and information, technical guidance and high-quality support to officers and council members</li>\n<li>Budgetary control and Financial Health Checks of council services</li>\n<li>Collection Fund Accounting and forecasts for Council Tax and Business Rates</li>\n<li>Overseeing the management of the Council’s Income and Payments Service including cashiering services</li>\n<li>System control reconciliations and completion of statutory returns</li>\n<li>Development and maintenance of the financial ledger system </li>\n</ul>\nIf you have strong leadership and analytical skills, are CCAB qualified or an exceptional candidate actively studying towards qualification, are an excellent communicator, and are a team player, we would love to hear from you.\nYou will need to demonstrate experience of working at a senior level in a relevant accountancy environment and a good knowledge of working with an integrated Financial Management System. \nSo, if you enjoy working with people; have a passion for finding solutions; and want to make a positive difference to people’s lives, then please get in touch.\nYou will be expected to demonstrate in your supporting statement how you meet the key accountabilities and competencies detailed within the recruitment pack.\nAbout us\nChichester District Council delivers over 80 services to the residents and businesses within the Chichester District, including waste and recycling; planning; environmental health; and housing.  \nOur picturesque district covers an area of over 300 square miles within West Sussex. It borders both Hampshire and Sussex with two thirds of it situated in the South Downs National Park. \nFrom its historic city and towns, through to its spacious parks and stunning coastline and countryside, it is one of the most attractive places to live and work in the UK.\nThe district features the award-winning West Wittering beach, as well as the internationally recognised Chichester Harbour – which is an Area of Outstanding Beauty – plus the Pagham Harbour and Medmerry nature reserves. \nIt also home to the internationally renowned Chichester Festival, the acclaimed Pallant House Gallery, the award-winning Novium Museum, Chichester Cathedral, Goodwood and many other local historic and cultural attractions. \nThe council’s headquarters are located in the historic cathedral city of Chichester. Surrounded by a stretch of Roman city walls, you will find streets lined with medieval buildings and elegant Georgian houses, as well as beautiful parks and gardens. The city’s four main streets – North, South, East and West – meet at the Market Cross and boast an array of shops, restaurants, and cafes.  \nChichester District Council has a commitment to equality of opportunity in employment. If you have a disability which makes it difficult for you to complete our application form, please contact the HR Section who will assist you.\nFor an informal discussion about this position, please contact:  David Cooper 01243 785166 or <a href=\"mailto:dcooper@chichester.gov.uk\">dcooper@chichester.gov.uk</a>\nEmployee benefits include:\n<ul>\n<li>Excellent defined benefits Pension Scheme</li>\n<li>Minimum 26 days holiday going up to 31 days after 5 years (or before with previous service) plus paid Bank Holidays</li>\n<li>Flexi-time (available for most positions) - potential to build up an extra 12 days leave a year</li>\n<li>Flexible working arrangements including working from home and 9-day fortnight options</li>\n<li>Employee Assistance Programme for staff and their relatives</li>\n<li>Cycle to Work Scheme/Car and Cycle Loan Scheme/discounted city centre parking/ Lease Car Scheme</li>\n<li>Health & Wellbeing initiatives including free health checks and free eye tests plus subsidised leisure centre membership</li>\n<li>Payment of your main professional subscription fee.</li>\n<li>Training and development opportunities – including funding of professional qualification training</li>\n<li>Staff Awards Scheme</li>\n</ul>\nChichester District Council has a commitment to Equality of Opportunity in Employment. If you have a disability which makes it difficult for you to complete our application form please contact the HR Section who will assist you.","shortDescription":"Group Accountant role for local government working with an ambitious and forward-looking council; requires excellent technical skills and proven leadership.","salaryDescription":"Grade: H £51,802 - £57,060","publishDate":"2024-11-19T10:25:15.773Z","expirationDate":"2024-12-22T23:59:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/6a6ebf1c-d1cd-448e-9648-4dfd53b7ade8.png","score":1,"featured":true,"enhanced":true},{"id":"b62558d2-cd31-4c21-a404-ecb7059bbd1e","title":"Service Manager (Social Work)","employer":"St Michael's Fellowship","department":"","location":"Balham","locationType":3,"description":"About Us \nAre you looking for a role where you can make a real difference in the lives of children and their families?\nSt Michael’s Fellowship is looking to recruit 1 full time, permanent Service Manager role who is a qualified social worker, within one of our family residential assessment centres.\nWe’ve been working with families for over 120 years. As society continues to change, our presence in the lives of families has remained consistent, supporting parents so children can thrive. At the heart of our work lie values of compassion and respect for the parent as an individual, and a belief in the capacity of every human being for positive change. With these values we work to break the cycles of disadvantage, change family dynamics, and create new opportunities for children.\nService Manager Responsibilities:\n<ul>\n<li>To become the Ofsted Registered Manager of Crawford House and take overall responsibility for the assessment and support services at the centre for a maximum of five families at any time.</li>\n<li>To effectively lead and manage the staff team, and facilitate and empower staff contributions to team discussions, decision-making, day to day work, and the development of the service.</li>\n<li>To take overall responsibility for the centre, this includes ensuring a high standard of social work practice, plus some administrative and financial responsibilities</li>\n<li>Other responsibilities outlined in our recruitment pack below.</li>\n</ul>\nThe Ideal Candidate:\n<ul>\n<li>Will be a qualified Social Worker.</li>\n<li>Will have experience working with families where there are issues of child abuse/neglect.</li>\n<li>Will have experience working with people who have complex needs.</li>\n<li>Will have knowledge on current legislation, especially; Children Act ’89, 2004 and Children & Families Act 2014, Children and Social Work Act 2017, Working Together to Safeguard Children Guidance 2020, GDPR. <a href=\"https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/residential-family-centres-national-minimum-standards\">Residential family centres: national minimum standards (2013)</a>\n</li>\n</ul>\n We offer several employee benefits including a competitive salary, employer pension contribution up to 12% after 3 years’ service, and 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays\nTo apply, please click on the apply link above and then complete the online application form.\nFurther information can be obtained from our Recruitment Pack which you will find in the \"Vacancy Downloads\" section.\nClosing date: 15th of November\nFirst stage interviews will be held: W/C 25th November \nFinal stage interviews will be held: W/C 2nd December \nPlease note that we consider applications on a rolling-basis and therefore this job advert may close before the stated date.","shortDescription":"St. Michael's Fellowship seeks full-time, permanent Service Manager to lead staff and ensure high-level social work practice at family residential assessment center.","salaryDescription":"£49,982-£57,531","publishDate":"2024-11-18T16:31:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2024-12-02T23:59:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/36df4dfc-ddfe-4e27-bfe7-292b2c11f804.jpg","score":1,"featured":true,"enhanced":true},{"id":"cfa23397-0a11-4eef-a1ec-16602af99d56","title":"Principal Accountant Corporate Capital","employer":"London Borough Of Waltham Forest","department":"","location":"To be confirmed","locationType":3,"description":"JOB DESCRIPTION Organisation: London Borough of Waltham Forest Directorate: Resources Grade: PO6 Salary: £52,584 £55,620 Retention Bonus/ Market Supplement: N/A Contract Type: Full-time/Permanent Working hours per week: 36 Weeks per year: 52 Application Deadline: 28/11/2024 Proposed Interview Date(s): TBC Reference: 1521 About Us: Bursting with culture, energy, and opportunity, the London Borough of Waltham Forest is a fantastic and exciting place to work. We are a highly ambitious borough. Driven by culture and the innate creativity of our residents, we have developed new and innovative ways to build our communities. Our Council is relentlessly resident-focused, insight-led, digitally driven and commercially minded; a Council focused on meeting the needs of our existing and future residents. London Borough of Waltham Forest is one of the <a href=\"https://www.london.gov.uk/good-work-standard\">Mayor of London's Good Work Standard</a> employers. This accreditation is a proof of our commitment to creating a healthy, fair and inclusive workplace. This includes fair pay and conditions, workplace well-being, skills and progression and diversity and recruitment. About the role: The Principal Accountant Capital provides support to the Group Accountant Capital in being financial team leading on capital accounting within the organisation. They will be responsible for: <ul> <li>Supporting the production of the capital accounts and notes to the accounts; and</li> <li>providing financial information for management and decision-making in relation to the Capital Programme.</li> </ul>The post holder must be a technically capable Accountant, who can provide support to the organisation's capital decision-making and business planning. They must have sufficient technical expertise to provide financial analysis for the purposes of financial accounting, grant claims, government returns, recharges, pricing etc. They must possess the technical skills to produce accurate accounts, produce relevant notes, undertake quality checks for consistency, and make sure that the organisation is compliant with the CIPFA Code of Practice on Local Authority Accounting in the United Kingdom. >><a href=\"https://fs-filestore-eu.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/Waltham_Forest/Role%20Profiles/LBWF%20Role%20Profile%20Principal%20Accountant%20Capital%20PO6.pdf\"> Click here to download the Role Profile</a> << Key Responsibilities: <ul> <li>Collecting, collating and analysing the information inputs required for the production and maintenance of the organisation's capital strategy, and liaising with and advising managers across the organisation to meet deadlines required for budget and reporting purposes.</li> <li>Preparing and monitoring the capital budget and ensuring that capital project budgets are in line with the approved Capital Programme and coordinating any required changes to capital budgets. </li> <li>Supporting on capital strategy including reporting to relevant boards and providing financial input to capital bids. </li> <li>Supporting on the financial evaluation of capital schemes as part of the development of relevant business cases and the preparation of the financial implications for all Cabinet approvals. </li> <li>Support in providing strategic leadership on the capital reporting process including reporting to CSAMG and Cabinet on capital including forecasts and variances to capital budgets. </li> <li>Manage and maintain the asset register and taking responsibility for asset valuations and ensuring that the process is managed effectively. </li> <li>Support on processing of year-end journals for capital. </li> <li>Lead on capital grants. </li> <li>Support the preparation of capital notes for the Statement of Accounts, including all asset related notes and IFRS16 lease notes. </li> <li>Advising on technical decisions relating to capitalisation. </li> <li>Support on implementation of technical updates to the CIPFA Code of Practice on Local Authority Accounting in the United Kingdom and other legislative and regulatory changes. </li> <li>Ensuring integrity of financial information and compliance with audit requirements. </li> <li>Assisting with the efficient and timely completion of specific tasks within the annual closing of accounts process and ensuring that information presented in the financial statements complies with the CIPFA Code of Practice and reporting standards. </li> <li>Supporting effective liaison with external and internal auditors, including the efficient filing and retention of documentation, maintaining appropriate audit trails for subsequent retrieval as and when required. </li> <li>Assisting with the production and presentation of complex and diverse financial information to members and other senior stakeholders, that informs service and corporate decision-making. </li> <li>Undertaking specialist project work of a complex nature, preparing reports, representing accountancy services on working groups (including some external groups), and providing financial management and related expertise as and when required.</li> <li>Providing support to other areas of Finance, as directed by the Group Accountant Capital or Chief Accountant.</li> <li>Acting as deputy to the Group Accountant Capital. </li> </ul> Qualifications and Requirements: <ul> <li>Fully qualified or part qualified accountant (CIPFA, ACA, ACCA, CIMA)or equivalent experience</li> <li>Evidence of post-qualification continuing professional development </li> </ul> Terms and conditions: The below terms and conditions apply to this role: <ul> <li>Satisfactory employment references and CIFAS identity checks; </li> <li>Satisfactory declaration of interest; </li> <li>Satisfactory DBS check; </li> </ul>As a public authority, we must ensure that members of staff in public-facing roles are able to speak fluent English. This means that they must have a command of spoken English, with confidence and accuracy, sufficient for the effective performance of their role. This requirement does not refer to any particular English language qualifications, regional or international accents, dialects, speech impediments or the tone of conversations. It does not require staff to speak only in English. How to Apply: Interested candidates are invited to submit their applications online by pressing the 'Apply' button below. This includes a supporting statement that outlines to us how your skills and experience make you a good candidate for this vacancy. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible. Equal Opportunity Employer: Waltham Forest is a diverse borough where diversity is valued and is integral to both, service delivery and employment of its staff. The Council is proud of its rich mix of communities and as the largest employer in the area, it works hard to respond to the changing needs of its population. We use our statutory duties on race, gender and disability equality and best practice in respect of age, faith and sexual orientation to ensure equality of opportunity in the workplace. The Council is committed to meeting its 4 equality objectives: - Promoting equality of opportunity - Opposing all forms of discrimination, intolerance and disadvantage - Ensuring our workforce reflects the diverse communities of Waltham Forest at all levels. - Providing fair, appropriate, accessible and excellent Services to all. Respecting Diversity is a core Council value. To support the above and reduce the risk of bias in its recruitment activities, the council is operating an anonymous shortlisting process, which hides personal information that can identify individuals until their application has been considered for shortlisting. The council also operates a scheme whereby, for jobs graded up to and including scale SO2, internal candidates are considered first. This includes those candidates who self-identify as having a disability for the purposes of the Disability Confident scheme. For more information, please refer to our recruitment and selection policy. We are keen to support employees to balance their working life with other commitments. Therefore, wherever possible, we will consider working arrangements that suit an individual's personal circumstances whilst still meeting the needs of the Council. If you would like to discuss the possible flexible working options that might be applicable to this role, please contact the person named below or feel free to discuss this during your interview. For more information on the benefits of working for the Council, please visit <a href=\"https://www.walthamforest.gov.uk/jobs-and-training/find-jobs-and-other-opportunities/working-us\">https://www.walthamforest.gov.uk/jobs-and-training/find-jobs-and-other-opportunities/working-us</a>. Contact Information: If you have any questions about this vacancy or the application process, please contact <a href=\"mailto:mohammed.ahmed01@walthamforest.gov.uk\">mohammed.ahmed01@walthamforest.gov.uk</a> If you have any technical issues when trying to apply for this post, please contact our Recruitment Team via email at <a href=\"mailto:recruitment@walthamforest.gov.uk\">recruitment@walthamforest.gov.uk</a>. The Council's preference is for online application. However, if you have a disability and are unable to complete an online application, please email recruitment@walthamforest.gov.uk so we can arrange an alternative application method. Click here for further information on the <a href=\"https://www.walthamforest.gov.uk/council-and-elections/your-data-and-privacy/our-privacy-notices/hr-recruitment-privacy-notice\">Human Resources recruitment privacy notice</a>.","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£52,584 £55,620","publishDate":"2024-11-21T00:00:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2024-12-05T00:00:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/a028c384-fc0a-4fe1-a049-025561dbcf77.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"d2fe4e2b-bd9d-40c6-ae8e-b56f4ab37855","title":"Senior Analyst","employer":"London Borough Of Waltham Forest","department":"","location":"To be confirmed","locationType":3,"description":"JOB DESCRIPTION Organisation: London Borough of Waltham Forest Salary: PO4 £47,532 - £50,574 Contract Type: Full-time - Permanent Contract Working hours per week: 36 Application Deadline: 09/12/2024 Proposed Interview Date(s): tbc Reference:1458 About Us: Bursting with culture, energy, and opportunity, the London Borough of Waltham Forest is a fantastic and exciting place to work. We are a highly ambitious borough. Driven by culture and the innate creativity of our residents, we have developed new and innovative ways to build our communities. Our Council is relentlessly resident-focused, insight-led, digitally driven and commercially minded; a Council focused on meeting the needs of our existing and future residents. London Borough of Waltham Forest is one of the <a href=\"https://www.london.gov.uk/good-work-standard\">Mayor of London's Good Work Standard</a> employers. This accreditation is a proof of our commitment to creating a healthy, fair and inclusive workplace. This includes fair pay and conditions, workplace well-being, skills and progression and diversity and recruitment. The Council's preference is for online application. However, if you have a disability and are unable to complete an online application, please email <a href=\"mailto:recruitment@walthamforest.gov.uk\">recruitment@walthamforest.gov.uk</a> so we can arrange an alternative application method. About the role: We are seeking to appoint two Senior Analysts to join Waltham Forest's Business Intelligence service. These roles will help us deliver our ambitions to strengthen the use of data and analytics across the organisation to support data drive decision-making, drive improvement and deliver on the Council's key priorities and the Mission Waltham Forest ambitions. This is an advert for two roles. The successful candidates will be focused on either Adults or Children's Social Care and will work across the organisation and with partner agencies to produce data and analytics solutions, including strategic assessments, performance reporting, and statutory data returns. This will ensure that our social care services have access to robust and timely information to help them make decisions, target resources, and manage risk. This is a hybrid role. There is a requirement to be present a minimum of two days per week (Monday and Tuesday) in Waltham Forest Town Hall. Please note that service demand may require you to be in the office more frequently. Interviews will be conducted at Waltham Forest Town Hall week beginning 4th November 2024. <a href=\"https://fs-filestore-eu.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/Waltham_Forest/Role%20Profiles/Role%20Profile%20-%20Senior%20Analyst%20PO4.pdf\">>> Click here to download the Role Profile <<</a> Key Responsibilities: Some of the key tasks for these roles will be: <ul> <li>Identifying user needs and turning them into data and analytics requirements. </li> </ul> <ul> <li>Building and maintaining collaborative relationships with senior stakeholders, partners and colleagues. </li> </ul> <ul> <li>Supporting and influencing within the team to deliver on our agreed priorities. </li> </ul> <ul> <li>Identifying, assessing, analysing and mapping appropriate data to use in new analytics products. </li> </ul> <ul> <li>Developing and deploying reproducible analytics. </li> </ul> Qualifications and Requirements: We are looking for candidates with: <ul> <li>Proven experience working in an analytical role with a background in either Children's or Adults social care preferred. </li> </ul> <ul> <li>Demonstrable technical expertise in a range of business intelligence and analytics tools, such as Power BI, SQL, R and Python. </li> </ul> <ul> <li>Strong communication skills and experience of presenting analysis to senior audiences to inform decision-making and prioritisation. </li> </ul> <ul> <li>Tenacity and ambition to drive innovation and improvement in the use of data. </li> </ul> <ul> <li>Ability to collaborate and build effective relationships across the organisation and with partner agencies. </li> </ul> Terms and conditions: The below terms and conditions apply to this role: Satisfactory employment references and CIFAS identity checks; Satisfactory declaration of interest; As a public authority, we must ensure that members of staff in public-facing roles are able to speak fluent English. This means that they must have a command of spoken English, with confidence and accuracy, sufficient for the effective performance of their role. This requirement does not refer to any particular English language qualifications, regional or international accents, dialects, speech impediments or the tone of conversations. It does not require staff to speak only in English. How to Apply: Interested candidates are invited to submit their applications online by pressing the 'Apply' button below. This includes a supporting statement that outlines to us how your skills and experience make you a good candidate for this vacancy. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible. Equal Opportunity Employer: Waltham Forest is a diverse borough where diversity is valued and is integral to both, service delivery and employment of its staff. The Council is proud of its rich mix of communities and as the largest employer in the area, it works hard to respond to the changing needs of its population. We use our statutory duties on race, gender and disability equality and best practice in respect of age, faith and sexual orientation to ensure equality of opportunity in the workplace. The Council is committed to meeting its 4 equality objectives: - Promoting equality of opportunity - Opposing all forms of discrimination, intolerance and disadvantage - Ensuring our workforce reflects the diverse communities of Waltham Forest at all levels. - Providing fair, appropriate, accessible and excellent Services to all. Respecting Diversity is a core Council value. To support the above and reduce the risk of bias in its recruitment activities, the council is operating an anonymous shortlisting process, which hides personal information that can identify individuals until their application has been considered for shortlisting. The council also operates a scheme whereby, for jobs graded up to and including scale SO2, internal candidates are considered first. This includes those candidates who self-identify as having a disability for the purposes of the Disability Confident scheme. For more information, please refer to our recruitment and selection policy. We are keen to support employees to balance their working life with other commitments. Therefore, wherever possible, we will consider working arrangements that suit an individual's personal circumstances whilst still meeting the needs of the Council. If you would like to discuss the possible flexible working options that might be applicable to this role, please contact the person named below or feel free to discuss this during your interview. For more information on the benefits of working for the Council, please visit <a href=\"https://www.walthamforest.gov.uk/jobs-and-training/find-jobs-and-other-opportunities/working-us\">https://www.walthamforest.gov.uk/jobs-and-training/find-jobs-and-other-opportunities/working-us</a>. Contact Information: If you have any questions about this vacancy or the application process, please contact George Harrison - Families Business Intelligence Manager at George.Harrison@Walthamforest.gov.uk. If you have any technical issues when trying to apply for this post, please contact our Recruitment Team via email at <a href=\"mailto:recruitment@walthamforest.gov.uk\">recruitment@walthamforest.gov.uk</a>. 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The Role We are seeking a dedicated and experienced SEND Officer to join our SEND Team, based in the Town Hall, Weston-super-Mare. The SEND Team is responsible for ensuring that the Local Authority's statutory duties towards individual children and young people with SEND are met. Key Responsibilities: <ul> <li>Assess and address the needs of children and young people by developing and managing Education Health Care Plans, overseeing a complex caseload.</li> <li>Act as the main point of contact for an assigned area or caseload, offering a responsive and supportive service to children, families, schools, and service providers.</li> <li>Handle complex cases directly, contributing to service improvements within an integrated service plan.</li> <li>Provide targeted support and advice as specified in Education Health Care Plans, ensuring interventions are implemented to meet professional standards.</li> <li>Develop services related to SEND legislation, focusing on outcomes aligned with the overall service plan.</li> <li>Support tribunal and funding processes as required.</li> <li>Collaborate with SEN officers and caseworkers to enhance service standards.</li> <li>Partner with service users and agencies to deliver multi-agency services, fostering clear communication and understanding between professionals.</li> </ul> This position is exempt under the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions) Order 1975 and is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check. Valid driving licence and own transport, or be able to provide alternative, suitable method of travel is an essential condition for this role. Work Style At North Somerset Council, we offer a hybrid working environment based on four distinct work styles. Depending on the role and personal circumstances, you will fall into one of these categories. However, please note that during the induction period, it may be necessary to spend more time in the office to support your learning and development. We are flexible and open to discussions about your preferred working style, and if you wish to be in the office more frequently, this can be negotiated. This role falls into the category of Flexible Worker which means you can expect to work in the following way: <ul> <li>2-3 days in the office</li> <li>Works both from home and the office, depending on the task at hand.</li> <li>Training is provided to help balance work-life and manage time effectively, with an emphasis on communication for team touchpoints and planning in-office days for collaboration.</li> </ul> About You We are looking for an individual who is passionate about Special Educational Needs and Disabilities, and who possesses the following skills and experience: Essential Criteria: <ul> <li>\nRelevant Qualification or Experience: Degree-level vocational qualification or equivalent experience related to the service user group, providing essential knowledge for the role.</li> <li>\nApproved Professional Qualification: Relevant to the area of work, with practical experience that builds technical skills and a thorough understanding of services, legal responsibilities, and work practices.\n</li> <li>\nKnowledge of SEND Code of Practice: Familiarity with the guidelines and standards for Special Educational Needs and Disabilities.</li> <li>\nSupervisory Experience: Demonstrated experience in overseeing and guiding others' work.</li> <li>\nAnalytical and Decision-Making Skills: Ability to assess work processes and make improvements.</li> <li>\nUnderstanding of Safeguarding Protocols: Knowledge of safeguarding practices and thresholds, with the ability to investigate and address potential concerns.</li> <li>\nEffective Communication and Engagement: Ability to work collaboratively with service users and partner agencies, upholding values such as dignity and respect.</li> <li>\nOrganisational Skills: Ability to manage personal workload and coordinate tasks for others to meet deadlines.</li> <li>\nProfessional Boundaries: Clear understanding and respect for professional and personal boundaries.</li> <li>\nDriving Requirement: Full UK driving licence with access to a personal vehicle for work, or ability to arrange suitable travel alternatives.</li> </ul> What We Offer At North Somerset Council, we value our employees and provide a supportive and inclusive work environment. We offer:<ul> <li>Competitive salary and benefits</li> <li>Flexible working arrangements</li> <li>Local Government Pension</li> <li>Opportunities for professional development</li> <li>Inclusive Staff groups including Carers, Disabled, LGBTQ+, REACH (Race, Ethnicity, and Cultural Heritage), and Young Staff Forums</li> <li>Opportunity to purchase up to an additional 10 days annual leave each year</li> <li>Dedicated in house Wellbeing Team</li> <li>Salary sacrifice Cycle to Work and Electric Vehicle schemes</li> </ul> Further details of our excellent rewards package can be found in our Benefits booklet . How to Apply If you share our vision and values and are ready to make an impact to North Somerset, please select the apply online button below. If you are interested in this exciting opportunity, please submit your application by 11.59pm on the application closing date. When completing our online application form, please detail how you meet the essential criteria for the role. Contact Information For further information about the role, please contact Dawn Hedges, Senior SEND Inclusion Officer, at dawn.hedges@n-somerset.gov.uk or Mandy Plumridge, SEND Manager, at mandy.plumridge@n-somerset.gov.uk . Important Information As a Disability Confident Leader, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the job role. Anticipated Interview Date: Tuesday 3 rd December 2024. Please note: We are currently only able to accept applications from candidates who have full permission to work in the UK. Equal Opportunities At North Somerset Council we want all our employees to feel valued and appreciated. We aim to ensure equality of opportunity and prevent discrimination irrespective of your sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion or belief, race, age, disability, including neurodiversity, if you are married or in a civil partnership or are pregnant or currently on maternity leave. We strive to create a workplace that reflects the communities we serve and where everyone feels empowered to bring their full, authentic selves to work. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment.","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"Level 7:- £34,314 - £37,035 per annum, pro rata","publishDate":"2024-11-21T00:00:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2024-11-26T00:00:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/d29fb933-390e-48cd-a298-d5d1b7bcd0ff.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"f0135b37-87a6-405c-9e42-247acd619462","title":"Maingrade Education Psychologist","employer":"London Borough Of Waltham Forest","department":"","location":"To be confirmed","locationType":3,"description":"JOB DESCRIPTION Organisation: London Borough of Waltham Forest Salary: £46,525 - £61,848 Retention Bonus/ Market Supplement: Recruitment and Retention bonus of £2000 paid annually in June and December. Contract Type: Full Time / Permanent Working hours per week: 36 Weeks per year: 52 Application Deadline: TBC Proposed Interview Date(s): TBC Reference:1230 About Us: Bursting with culture, energy, and opportunity, the London Borough of Waltham Forest is a fantastic and exciting place to work. We are a highly ambitious borough. Driven by culture and the innate creativity of our residents, we have developed new and innovative ways to build our communities. Our Council is relentlessly resident-focused, insight-led, digitally driven and commercially minded; a Council focused on meeting the needs of our existing and future residents. London Borough of Waltham Forest is one of the <a href=\"https://www.london.gov.uk/good-work-standard\">Mayor of London's Good Work Standard</a> employers. This accreditation is a proof of our commitment to creating a healthy, fair and inclusive workplace. This includes fair pay and conditions, workplace well-being, skills and progression and diversity and recruitment. About the role: 2 Maingrade Educational Psychologists - Permanent, Full-time (36hrs) and Part time applications are equally welcomed. 1 Maingrade Educational Psychologist - (Maternity cover) Full-time (36hrs) Fixed Term contract, Part time applications are equally welcomed. We are looking for creative and enthusiastic Educational Psychologists to become members of our friendly and supportive team. Our service encourages collaborative and flexible working, whilst being committed to developing EPs professional skills. Waltham Forest EPS encourages the use of positive and evidence-based psychology to support children and families in a diverse borough while prioritising professional wellbeing. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a team who: <ul> <li>Value ongoing team and peer supervision.</li> <li>Have varied opportunities (project work, ELSA, Cygnet, Alternative Provisions, 16+ settings, YOT, LAC, Early Years, training, school commissioned work and statutory work).</li> <li>Value EP interests and professional autonomy.</li> <li>Provide quality Continuing Professional Development (CPD).</li> <li>Is part of a successful traded business unit within the Local Authority.</li> </ul>The London Borough of Waltham Forest offers permanent staff a recruitment and retention bonus of £2000 paid annually in June and December. New recruits (permanent posts) joining us will receive £1000 on commencement and £1000 on successful completion of the first 12 months (pro rata). Waltham Forest is in the top 20 most diverse areas in the country. Waltham Forest is an ambitious and supportive borough where educational standards across the majority of indicators are above national average and most schools are judged good or better by Ofsted. Waltham Forest enjoys very good transport links by Underground, Overground, bus, bike and car (with free parking and access to E-car schemes). The Educational Psychology Service offices are co-located within spacious and bright accommodation in a primary school. We are looking for Educational Psychologists to join our team who:<ul> <li>Are excellent practitioners with good communication, interpersonal, organisation and time management skills.</li> <li>Are reliable, flexible and able to show initiative.</li> <li>Are committed to a consultation model of service delivery and understand the issues of working within a traded environment.</li> <li>Have a sound knowledge of evidenced based interventions.</li> </ul> <a href=\"https://fs-filestore-eu.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/Waltham_Forest/Role%20Profiles/EducationalPsychologistA38.pdf\">>> Click here to download the Role Profile <<</a> Qualifications and Requirements: To be considered for this position, you should meet the following requirements: <ul> <li>Have professional Educational Psychology qualifications recognised by the BPS</li> <li>have HCPC registration. </li> <li>This post is subject to a DBS check.</li> </ul> Terms and conditions: The below terms and conditions apply to this role: <ul> <li>This role is subject to safer recruitment practices as it involves work with children and/ or vulnerable adults; </li> <li>Satisfactory DBS check; </li> <li>Continued professional body registration; </li> </ul> How to Apply: Interested candidates are invited to submit their applications online by pressing the 'Apply' button below. This includes a supporting statement that outlines to us how your skills and experience make you a good candidate for this vacancy. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible. Equal Opportunity Employer: Waltham Forest is a diverse borough where diversity is valued and is integral to both, service delivery and employment of its staff. The Council is proud of its rich mix of communities and as the largest employer in the area, it works hard to respond to the changing needs of its population. We use our statutory duties on race, gender and disability equality and best practice in respect of age, faith and sexual orientation to ensure equality of opportunity in the workplace. The Council is committed to meeting its 4 equality objectives: - Promoting equality of opportunity - Opposing all forms of discrimination, intolerance and disadvantage - Ensuring our workforce reflects the diverse communities of Waltham Forest at all levels. - Providing fair, appropriate, accessible and excellent Services to all. Respecting Diversity is a core Council value. To support the above and reduce the risk of bias in its recruitment activities, the council is operating an anonymous shortlisting process, which hides personal information that can identify individuals until their application has been considered for shortlisting. The council also operates a scheme whereby, for jobs graded up to and including scale SO2, internal candidates are considered first. This includes those candidates who self-identify as having a disability for the purposes of the Disability Confident scheme. For more information, please refer to our recruitment and selection policy. We are keen to support employees to balance their working life with other commitments. Therefore, wherever possible, we will consider working arrangements that suit an individual's personal circumstances whilst still meeting the needs of the Council. If you would like to discuss the possible flexible working options that might be applicable to this role, please contact the person named below or feel free to discuss this during your interview. For more information on the benefits of working for the Council, please visit <a href=\"https://www.walthamforest.gov.uk/jobs-and-training/find-jobs-and-other-opportunities/working-us\">https://www.walthamforest.gov.uk/jobs-and-training/find-jobs-and-other-opportunities/working-us</a>. Contact Information: If you have any questions about this vacancy or the application process, please contact Leonie Thomas, Principal Educational Psychologist] at Leonie.Thomas@walthamforest.gov.uk or 07870 220206. If you have any technical issues when trying to apply for this post, please contact our Recruitment Team via email at <a href=\"mailto:recruitment@walthamforest.gov.uk\">recruitment@walthamforest.gov.uk</a>. The Council's preference is for online application. However, if you have a disability and are unable to complete an online application, please email recruitment@walthamforest.gov.uk so we can arrange an alternative application method. Click here for further information on the <a href=\"https://www.walthamforest.gov.uk/council-and-elections/your-data-and-privacy/our-privacy-notices/hr-recruitment-privacy-notice\">Human Resources recruitment privacy notice</a>.","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£46,525 - £61,848","publishDate":"2024-11-21T00:00:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2024-12-21T00:00:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/cb1269a2-4863-4341-b3bd-b2162995e177.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"379b23df-25b3-4749-b68e-7884c0788497","title":"Maingrade Educational Psychologist","employer":"London Borough Of Waltham Forest","department":"","location":"To be confirmed","locationType":3,"description":"JOB DESCRIPTION Organisation: London Borough of Waltham Forest Salary: £46,525 - £61,848 Retention Bonus/ Market Supplement: Recruitment and Retention bonus of £2000 paid annually in June and December. Contract Type: Full Time / Permanent Working hours per week: 36 Weeks per year: 52 Application Deadline: 18th October 2024 Proposed Interview Date(s): 30th October 2024 (TBC) Reference:1453 About Us: Bursting with culture, energy, and opportunity, the London Borough of Waltham Forest is a fantastic and exciting place to work. We are a highly ambitious borough. Driven by culture and the innate creativity of our residents, we have developed new and innovative ways to build our communities. Our Council is relentlessly resident-focused, insight-led, digitally driven and commercially minded; a Council focused on meeting the needs of our existing and future residents. London Borough of Waltham Forest is one of the <a href=\"https://www.london.gov.uk/good-work-standard\">Mayor of London's Good Work Standard</a> employers. This accreditation is a proof of our commitment to creating a healthy, fair and inclusive workplace. This includes fair pay and conditions, workplace well-being, skills and progression and diversity and recruitment. The Council's preference is for online application. However, if you have a disability and are unable to complete an online application, please email <a href=\"mailto:recruitment@walthamforest.gov.uk\">recruitment@walthamforest.gov.uk</a> so we can arrange an alternative application method. About the role: 3 Maingrade Educational Psychologists - Permanent, Full-time (36hrs) and Part time applications are equally welcomed. We are looking for creative and enthusiastic Educational Psychologists to become members of our friendly and supportive team. Our service encourages collaborative and flexible working, whilst being committed to developing EPs professional skills. Waltham Forest EPS encourages the use of positive and evidence-based psychology to support children and families in a diverse borough while prioritising professional wellbeing. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a team who: <ul> <li>Value ongoing team and peer supervision.</li> <li>Have varied opportunities (project work, ELSA, Cygnet, Alternative Provisions, 16+ settings, YOT, LAC, Early Years, training, school commissioned work and statutory work).</li> <li>Value EP interests and professional autonomy.</li> <li>Provide quality Continuing Professional Development (CPD).</li> <li>Is part of a successful traded business unit within the Local Authority.</li> </ul>The London Borough of Waltham Forest offers permanent staff a recruitment and retention bonus of £2000 paid annually in June and December. New recruits (permanent posts) joining us will receive £1000 on commencement and £1000 on successful completion of the first 12 months (pro rata). Waltham Forest is in the top 20 most diverse areas in the country. Waltham Forest is an ambitious and supportive borough where educational standards across the majority of indicators are above national average and most schools are judged good or better by Ofsted. Waltham Forest enjoys very good transport links by Underground, Overground, bus, bike and car (with free parking and access to E-car schemes). The Educational Psychology Service offices are co-located within spacious and bright accommodation in a primary school. We are looking for Educational Psychologists to join our team who:<ul> <li>Are excellent practitioners with good communication, interpersonal, organisation and time management skills.</li> <li>Are reliable, flexible and able to show initiative.</li> <li>Are committed to a consultation model of service delivery and understand the issues of working within a traded environment.</li> <li>Have a sound knowledge of evidenced based interventions.</li> </ul> <a href=\"https://fs-filestore-eu.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/Waltham_Forest/Role%20Profiles/EducationalPsychologistA38.pdf\">>> Click here to download the Role Profile <<</a> Qualifications and Requirements: To be considered for this position, you should meet the following requirements: <ul> <li>Have professional Educational Psychology qualifications recognised by the BPS</li> <li>Have HCPC registration. </li> <li>This post is subject to a DBS check.</li> </ul> Terms and conditions: The below terms and conditions apply to this role: <ul> <li>This role is subject to safer recruitment practices as it involves work with children and/ or vulnerable adults</li> <li>Satisfactory DBS check</li> <li>Continued professional body registration</li> <li>Satisfactory employment references checks</li> <li>Satisfactory employment references and CIFAS identity checks</li> <li>Satisfactory declaration of interest </li> <li>As a public authority, we must ensure that members of staff in public-facing roles are able to speak fluent English. This means that they must have a command of spoken English, with confidence and accuracy, sufficient for the effective performance of their role. This requirement does not refer to any particular English language qualifications, regional or international accents, dialects, speech impediments or the tone of conversations. It does not require staff to speak only in English. </li> </ul> How to Apply: Interested candidates are invited to submit their applications online by pressing the 'Apply' button below. This includes a supporting statement that outlines to us how your skills and experience make you a good candidate for this vacancy. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible. Equal Opportunity Employer: Waltham Forest is a diverse borough where diversity is valued and is integral to both, service delivery and employment of its staff. The Council is proud of its rich mix of communities and as the largest employer in the area, it works hard to respond to the changing needs of its population. We use our statutory duties on race, gender and disability equality and best practice in respect of age, faith and sexual orientation to ensure equality of opportunity in the workplace. The Council is committed to meeting its 4 equality objectives: - Promoting equality of opportunity - Opposing all forms of discrimination, intolerance and disadvantage - Ensuring our workforce reflects the diverse communities of Waltham Forest at all levels. - Providing fair, appropriate, accessible and excellent Services to all. Respecting Diversity is a core Council value. To support the above and reduce the risk of bias in its recruitment activities, the council is operating an anonymous shortlisting process, which hides personal information that can identify individuals until their application has been considered for shortlisting. The council also operates a scheme whereby, for jobs graded up to and including scale SO2, internal candidates are considered first. This includes those candidates who self-identify as having a disability for the purposes of the Disability Confident scheme. For more information, please refer to our recruitment and selection policy. We are keen to support employees to balance their working life with other commitments. Therefore, wherever possible, we will consider working arrangements that suit an individual's personal circumstances whilst still meeting the needs of the Council. If you would like to discuss the possible flexible working options that might be applicable to this role, please contact the person named below or feel free to discuss this during your interview. For more information on the benefits of working for the Council, please visit <a href=\"https://www.walthamforest.gov.uk/jobs-and-training/find-jobs-and-other-opportunities/working-us\">https://www.walthamforest.gov.uk/jobs-and-training/find-jobs-and-other-opportunities/working-us</a>. Contact Information: If you have any questions about this vacancy or the application process, please contact Leonie Thomas, Principal Educational Psychologist] at Leonie.Thomas@walthamforest.gov.uk or 07870 220206. If you have any technical issues when trying to apply for this post, please contact our Recruitment Team via email at <a href=\"mailto:recruitment@walthamforest.gov.uk\">recruitment@walthamforest.gov.uk</a>. Click here for further information on the <a href=\"https://www.walthamforest.gov.uk/council-and-elections/your-data-and-privacy/our-privacy-notices/hr-recruitment-privacy-notice\">Human Resources recruitment privacy notice</a>.","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£46,525 - £61,848","publishDate":"2024-11-21T00:00:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2024-12-21T00:00:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/36f77767-8dcb-422e-9127-ae0dc04d6946.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"a801eea2-0047-40a6-b7ed-dbf408c3a02d","title":"Lecturer","employer":"London Borough Of Waltham Forest","department":"","location":"To be confirmed","locationType":3,"description":"JOB DESCRIPTION Organisation: London Borough of Waltham Forest Salary: equivalent hourly rate £26.75- £36.36 (pro rata salary £25,295- £34,384 including London Allowance two positions available Contract Type: Part-time, Permanent Working hours per week: minimum 6hr Weeks per year: 52 Application Deadline: 06/12/24 Proposed Interview Date(s): 12/12/24 Reference:1515 About Us: Bursting with culture, energy, and opportunity, the London Borough of Waltham Forest is a fantastic and exciting place to work. We are a highly ambitious borough. Driven by culture and the innate creativity of our residents, we have developed new and innovative ways to build our communities. Our Council is relentlessly resident-focused, insight-led, digitally driven and commercially minded; a Council focused on meeting the needs of our existing and future residents. London Borough of Waltham Forest is one of the <a href=\"https://www.london.gov.uk/good-work-standard\">Mayor of London's Good Work Standard</a> employers. This accreditation is a proof of our commitment to creating a healthy, fair and inclusive workplace. This includes fair pay and conditions, workplace well-being, skills and progression and diversity and recruitment. The Council's preference is for online application. However, if you have a disability and are unable to complete an online application, please email recruitment@walthamforest.gov.uk so we can arrange an alternative application method. About the role: Are you an enthusiastic and innovative lecturer passionate about adult education? Waltham Forest Adult Learning Service, rated \"Good\" by OFSTED, is expanding to include two dynamic Lecturers in Creative, Textiles and Horticulture to help us achieve our \"Outstanding\" goal. What We Offer: <ul> <li>\nSupportive Team: Collaborate in an environment that values high standards and inclusivity.</li> <li>\nMeaningful Impact: Empower diverse learners to achieve their goals and develop essential skills.</li> <li>\nCareer Growth: Access pathways to enhance your teaching practice and contribute to excellence.</li> </ul> Key Responsibilities: <ul> <li>\nCourse Delivery: Plan and deliver courses that inspire learners from varied backgrounds.</li> <li>\nInclusive Focus: Promote equal opportunities and foster a supportive environment for all learners.</li> <li>\nTeam Collaboration: Contribute to a team committed to educational excellence.</li> <li>\nQuality Assurance: Ensure sessions meet high standards and comply with Ofsted requirements.</li> <li>\nInnovative Teaching: Create quality materials that enhance participation.</li> <li>\nInnovative Teaching: Create quality materials that enhance participation.</li> <li>\nLearner Support: Track and assess progress, providing feedback and maintaining accurate records.</li> </ul> Learner Support: If you're committed to educational excellence and are ready to make a difference, apply today to join our dedicated team! Qualifications and Requirements: <ul> <li>Level 2 qualifications in English and Maths.</li> <li>Either hold or be working towards an introductory Level 3 post-16 teaching qualification.</li> <li>Possess or be pursuing an internal quality assurer award or equivalent.</li> </ul> <a href=\"https://fs-filestore-eu.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/Waltham_Forest/Role%20Profiles/Role%20profile%20-%20Lecturer%201.pdf\">> Click here to download the Role Profile <</a> Terms and conditions: The below terms and conditions apply to this role:<ul> <li>Satisfactory employment references </li> <li>This role is subject to safer recruitment practices as it involves work with children and/ or vulnerable adults; </li> <li>Satisfactory DBS check</li> </ul>As a public authority, we must ensure that members of staff in public-facing roles are able to speak fluent English. This means that they must have a command of spoken English, with confidence and accuracy, sufficient for the effective performance of their role. This requirement does not refer to any particular English language qualifications, regional or international accents, dialects, speech impediments or the tone of conversations. It does not require staff to speak only in English. How to Apply: Interested candidates are invited to submit their applications online by pressing the 'Apply' button below. This includes a supporting statement that outlines to us how your skills and experience make you a good candidate for this vacancy. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible. Equal Opportunity Employer: Waltham Forest is a diverse borough where diversity is valued and is integral to both, service delivery and employment of its staff. The Council is proud of its rich mix of communities and as the largest employer in the area, it works hard to respond to the changing needs of its population. We use our statutory duties on race, gender and disability equality and best practice in respect of age, faith and sexual orientation to ensure equality of opportunity in the workplace. The Council is committed to meeting its 4 equality objectives: - Promoting equality of opportunity - Opposing all forms of discrimination, intolerance and disadvantage - Ensuring our workforce reflects the diverse communities of Waltham Forest at all levels. - Providing fair, appropriate, accessible and excellent Services to all. Respecting Diversity is a core Council value. To support the above and reduce the risk of bias in its recruitment activities, the council is operating an anonymous shortlisting process, which hides personal information that can identify individuals until their application has been considered for shortlisting. The council also operates a scheme whereby, for jobs graded up to and including scale SO2, internal candidates are considered first. This includes those candidates who self-identify as having a disability for the purposes of the Disability Confident scheme. For more information, please refer to our recruitment and selection policy. We are keen to support employees to balance their working life with other commitments. Therefore, wherever possible, we will consider working arrangements that suit an individual's personal circumstances whilst still meeting the needs of the Council. If you would like to discuss the possible flexible working options that might be applicable to this role, please contact the person named below or feel free to discuss this during your interview. For more information on the benefits of working for the Council, please visit <a href=\"https://www.walthamforest.gov.uk/jobs-and-training/find-jobs-and-other-opportunities/working-us\">https://www.walthamforest.gov.uk/jobs-and-training/find-jobs-and-other-opportunities/working-us</a>. Contact Information: If you have any questions about this vacancy or the application process, please contact Sharon Tassell at <a href=\"mailto:Sharon.Tassell@walthamforest.gov.uk\">Sharon.Tassell@walthamforest.gov.uk</a> If you have any technical issues when trying to apply for this post, please contact our Recruitment Team via email at <a href=\"mailto:recruitment@walthamforest.gov.uk\">recruitment@walthamforest.gov.uk</a>. Click here for further information on the <a href=\"https://www.walthamforest.gov.uk/council-and-elections/your-data-and-privacy/our-privacy-notices/hr-recruitment-privacy-notice\">Human Resources recruitment privacy notice</a>.","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"GBP 26.75 - 36.36 per hour;GBP 25,295.00 - 34,384.00 per year","publishDate":"2024-11-21T00:00:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2024-12-06T00:00:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/dc034757-888d-41d3-aa48-a507e5ac44fd.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"4517b42b-45f3-4b59-8b04-059f31bbdff3","title":"*** Internal Applicants Only *** Assistant Head of School","employer":"London Borough Of Waltham Forest","department":"","location":"To be confirmed","locationType":3,"description":"JOB DESCRIPTION *** Internal Applicants Only *** Organisation: London Borough of Waltham Forest Salary: PO7£55,620 - £58,692 Contract Type: Full Time Permanent Working hours per week: 36 Application Deadline: 29/11/2024 Proposed Interview Date(s): TBC Reference:1530 About Us: Bursting with culture, energy, and opportunity, the London Borough of Waltham Forest is a fantastic and exciting place to work. We are a highly ambitious borough. Driven by culture and the innate creativity of our residents, we have developed new and innovative ways to build our communities. Our Council is relentlessly resident-focused, insight-led, digitally driven and commercially minded; a Council focused on meeting the needs of our existing and future residents. London Borough of Waltham Forest is one of the <a href=\"https://www.london.gov.uk/good-work-standard\">Mayor of London's Good Work Standard</a> employers. This accreditation is a proof of our commitment to creating a healthy, fair and inclusive workplace. This includes fair pay and conditions, workplace well-being, skills and progression and diversity and recruitment. The Council's preference is for online application. However, if you have a disability and are unable to complete an online application, please email <a href=\"mailto:recruitment@walthamforest.gov.uk\">recruitment@walthamforest.gov.uk</a> so we can arrange an alternative application method. Click here for further information on the <a href=\"https://www.walthamforest.gov.uk/council-and-elections/your-data-and-privacy/our-privacy-notices/hr-recruitment-privacy-notice\">Human Resources recruitment privacy notice</a>. About the role: This role is crucial to the Virtual School in meeting its responsibilities to champion the education of children in care, previously looked-after children, and children with a social worker. The successful candidate will work alongside the existing Assistant Head to oversee attendance and exclusion of children in care, as well as ensuring the Virtual School is effective in meeting its responsibilities to promote the educational outcomes of Children with a Social Worker. The role will involve having oversight of children and young people in care to Waltham Forest whose have are experiencing difficulties attending or being suspended from school, working in partnership with their Virtual School case-workers as well as social care, CAMHS professionals and education settings. The Assistant Head will ensure the Virtual School's Mental Health in Education Strategy is up to date and fully implemented as the Mental Health Lead for the Virtual School. The Assistant Head will have line management responsibility for at least one case-holder within the Virtual School team, and as a leader within the Virtual School Team will be expected to represent the Virtual School in panel meetings and deputise for the Virtual School Head when needed. The postholder will be expected to deliver training to for adults working with children and young people under the Virtual School's remit. <a href=\"https://fs-filestore-eu.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/Waltham_Forest/Role%20Profiles/Role%20Profile%20-%20Assistant%20Head%20of%20School.pdf\">>> Click here to download the Role Profile << </a> Key Responsibilities: Promote the best possible outcomes for children and young with SEND within the Virtual School and across other services and all phases of education Manage a small team of workers to ensure individual children have the support they need to achieve their full potential through appropriate education, high quality personal education planning and evidence-based interventions. Advocate for the education of Previously Looked-After Children and children in Kinship Arrangements through advice, training and support for their families, schools and other stakeholders. Qualifications and Requirements: To be considered for this position, you should meet the following requirements:<ul> <li>Extensive experience of working in a Virtual School.</li> <li>Experience of a managerial role within a school setting, with experience in an Inclusion-focused role particularly desirable</li> <li>Demonstrable knowledge of legislation and statutory guidance relating to the education of children in care, previously looked after children, care leavers, children with a social worker and children in kinship care.</li> <li>Detailed knowledge of, and firm belief in, inclusive education.</li> <li>An understanding of the complex issues facing children in care and the impact on their attainment and progress, alongside knowledge of effective strategies for improving outcomes.</li> <li>Awareness of the inequalities and disproportionalities that are produced within the education system, and a commitment to promoting an inclusive workplace that welcomes diversity and tackles inequity</li> </ul> Terms and conditions: The below terms and conditions apply to this role: Satisfactory employment references and CIFAS identity checks; This role is subject to safer recruitment practices as it involves work with children and/ or vulnerable adults; Satisfactory Enhanced DBS check; How to Apply: Interested candidates are invited to submit their applications online by pressing the 'Apply' button below. This includes a supporting statement that outlines to us how your skills and experience make you a good candidate for this vacancy. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible. Equal Opportunity Employer: Waltham Forest is a diverse borough where diversity is valued and is integral to both, service delivery and employment of its staff. The Council is proud of its rich mix of communities and as the largest employer in the area, it works hard to respond to the changing needs of its population. We use our statutory duties on race, gender and disability equality and best practice in respect of age, faith and sexual orientation to ensure equality of opportunity in the workplace. The Council is committed to meeting its 4 equality objectives: - Promoting equality of opportunity - Opposing all forms of discrimination, intolerance and disadvantage - Ensuring our workforce reflects the diverse communities of Waltham Forest at all levels. - Providing fair, appropriate, accessible and excellent Services to all. Respecting Diversity is a core Council value. To support the above and reduce the risk of bias in its recruitment activities, the council is operating an anonymous shortlisting process, which hides personal information that can identify individuals until their application has been considered for shortlisting. The council also operates a scheme whereby, for jobs graded up to and including scale SO2, internal candidates are considered first. This includes those candidates who self-identify as having a disability for the purposes of the Disability Confident scheme. For more information, please refer to our recruitment and selection policy. We are keen to support employees to balance their working life with other commitments. Therefore, wherever possible, we will consider working arrangements that suit an individual's personal circumstances whilst still meeting the needs of the Council. If you would like to discuss the possible flexible working options that might be applicable to this role, please contact the person named below or feel free to discuss this during your interview. For more information on the benefits of working for the Council, please visit <a href=\"https://www.walthamforest.gov.uk/jobs-and-training/find-jobs-and-other-opportunities/working-us.\">https://www.walthamforest.gov.uk/jobs-and-training/find-jobs-and-other-opportunities/working-us.</a> Contact Information: If you have any questions about this vacancy or the application process, please contact David Aizenberg, Virtual School Headteacher at <a href=\"mailto:david.aizenberg@walthamforest.gov.uk\">david.aizenberg@walthamforest.gov.uk</a> or 020 8496 5138. If you have any technical issues when trying to apply for this post, please contact our Recruitment Team via email at <a href=\"mailto:recruitment@walthamforest.gov.uk\">recruitment@walthamforest.gov.uk</a>.","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"USD 55,620.00 per year","publishDate":"2024-11-21T00:00:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2024-11-29T00:00:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/0a79f868-7439-4812-899b-0086ff0e67c3.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"a8403ede-27a6-4f16-a995-d2757c426916","title":"Social Worker","employer":"London Borough Of Waltham Forest","department":"","location":"To be confirmed","locationType":3,"description":"JOB DESCRIPTION Organisation: London Borough of Waltham Forest Salary: £36,567.00 - 46,041.00 Retention Bonus/ Market Supplement: Up to £3,000 Contract Type: Full-time/Permanent Working hours per week: 36 Weeks per year: 52 Application Deadline: Until further notice Proposed Interview Date(s): To be confirmed Reference:1033 About Us: Bursting with culture, energy, and opportunity, the London Borough of Waltham Forest is a fantastic and exciting place to work. We are a highly ambitious borough. Driven by culture and the innate creativity of our residents, we have developed new and innovative ways to build our communities. Our Council is relentlessly resident-focused, insight-led, digitally driven and commercially minded; a Council focused on meeting the needs of our existing and future residents. London Borough of Waltham Forest is one of the <a href=\"https://www.london.gov.uk/good-work-standard\">Mayor of London's Good Work Standard</a> employers. This accreditation is a proof of our commitment to creating a healthy, fair and inclusive workplace. This includes fair pay and conditions, workplace well-being, skills and progression and diversity and recruitment. About the role: Waltham Forest's Children's Service has big ambitions for the future - and is a place where you can realise yours. If you are a dedicated and creative Social Worker who has completed the ASYE programme and looking to make your mark, develop your career and improve the lives of Looked After Children, our forward-thinking People's Directorate should be your next career destination. We are a supportive, challenging, and inspirational service, striving towards the shared purpose of achieving independence, choice and the best outcomes for our children, young people, and their families. Join us and you will help us to become a centre of excellence and best practice. In return for your hard work, we will give you the time and active support you need to make a difference. Promoting creativity is at the heart of our agenda to develop Social Work; you will be encouraged to share ideas, bring about positive change, and strive to continuously improve outcomes for our vulnerable children and young people. We're seeking dedicated, qualified and experienced Social Workers to join our Looked After Children teams. LBWF offers a retention bonus of £3,000, which is paid annually i.e. £1,500 paid in the salary for June and December. This bonus is subject to conditions. <a href=\"http://fs-filestore-eu.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/Waltham_Forest/Role%20Profiles/ChildrensSocialWorker.pdf\">>> Click here to download the Role Profile <<</a> Key Responsibilities: To support children and young people who are looked after. <ul> <li>To formulate, prepare and implement Care Plans and Pathway Plans</li> <li>To manage a caseload including those in care proceedings, attend Court, prepare court statements and care plans and represent the Local Authority</li> <li>To prepare and present a range of reports, including reports for Court, Child Care Reviews, Professional and Planning meetings</li> <li>Complete assessments for children, young people and their families</li> <li>Involve children, young people, their families and other professionals in meetings and support them with decision making</li> <li>To have knowledge of services relevant to individuals, families, carers, groups and communities</li> <li>To work with children, young people and their families where reunification is the plan</li> <li>Conduct assessments of Children and young people's circumstances and issues to determine intervention / referral to the appropriate service.</li> <li>Plan and implement interventions and actions for allocated cases. Monitor and review cases. Assess in more complex cases, with guidance.</li> <li>Provide professional advice and guidance to colleagues and partner agencies supporting children and young people.</li> <li>Liaise internally and externally and work with colleagues from other agencies to ensure Children, young people and carers are supported</li> <li>Proactively develop professional knowledge, skills and behaviours.</li> <li>Supports colleagues in the team. </li> <li>Act in accordance with all policies and procedures which apply to the job and understand the reasons for this.</li> </ul> Qualifications and Requirements: To be considered for this position, you should meet the following requirements: <ul> <li>Proven social work experience /placement in a Children & Families setting/ minimum of one year's post qualifying experience</li> <li>Demonstrable knowledge and experience of issues relating to children in need, child protection and looked after children, including relevant legislation, guidance & procedures</li> <li>Experience of service delivery which is culturally sensitive and responsive to the needs of a multi-cultural community</li> <li>Ability to work as a team member</li> <li>Ability to work under regular supervision from a line manager</li> <li>Ability to work effectively under pressure</li> <li>Ability to prioritise work</li> <li>Ability to ensure Performance Indicators relating to service areas are met</li> <li>Ability to participate in change effectively</li> <li>Ability to communicate clearly verbally and in writing, and to follow through required actions</li> <li>Commitment to the participation of children, young people and their families both at an individual and service level</li> <li>Able to work flexible or unsocial hours at short notice.</li> <li>Detailed working knowledge of the Children Acts 1989 and 2004 and other relevant legislation, procedures and guidance relating to children and families</li> <li>Awareness of current issues in child care policy and practice</li> <li>Commitment to the Council's Equal Opportunities Policy and Acceptance of their responsibility for its practical application.</li> <li>To understand and comply with the requirements of the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974.</li> </ul> Terms and conditions: The below terms and conditions apply to this role: <ul> <li>Satisfactory employment references and CIFAS identity checks; </li> <li>Satisfactory declaration of interest; </li> <li>This role is subject to safer recruitment practices as it involves work with children and/ or vulnerable adults; </li> <li>Satisfactory DBS check; </li> <li>Continued professional body registration; </li> </ul> This post is politically restricted therefore the post holder is disqualified from undertaking certain political activities under the Local Government Officers (Political Restrictions) Regulations 1990. As a public authority, we must ensure that members of staff in public-facing roles are able to speak fluent English. This means that they must have a command of spoken English, with confidence and accuracy, sufficient for the effective performance of their role. This requirement does not refer to any particular English language qualifications, regional or international accents, dialects, speech impediments or the tone of conversations. It does not require staff to speak only in English. How to Apply: Interested candidates are invited to submit their applications online by pressing the 'Apply' button below. This includes a supporting statement that outlines to us how your skills and experience make you a good candidate for this vacancy. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible. Equal Opportunity Employer: Waltham Forest is a diverse borough where diversity is valued and is integral to both, service delivery and employment of its staff. The Council is proud of its rich mix of communities and as the largest employer in the area, it works hard to respond to the changing needs of its population. We use our statutory duties on race, gender and disability equality and best practice in respect of age, faith and sexual orientation to ensure equality of opportunity in the workplace. The Council is committed to meeting its 4 equality objectives: - Promoting equality of opportunity - Opposing all forms of discrimination, intolerance and disadvantage - Ensuring our workforce reflects the diverse communities of Waltham Forest at all levels. - Providing fair, appropriate, accessible and excellent Services to all. Respecting Diversity is a core Council value. To support the above and reduce the risk of bias in its recruitment activities, the council is operating an anonymous shortlisting process, which hides personal information that can identify individuals until their application has been considered for shortlisting. The council also operates a scheme whereby, for jobs graded up to and including scale SO2, internal candidates are considered first. This includes those candidates who self-identify as having a disability for the purposes of the Disability Confident scheme. For more information, please refer to our recruitment and selection policy. We are keen to support employees to balance their working life with other commitments. Therefore, wherever possible, we will consider working arrangements that suit an individual's personal circumstances whilst still meeting the needs of the Council. If you would like to discuss the possible flexible working options that might be applicable to this role, please contact the person named below or feel free to discuss this during your interview. For more information on the benefits of working for the Council, please visit <a href=\"https://www.walthamforest.gov.uk/jobs-and-training/find-jobs-and-other-opportunities/working-us\">https://www.walthamforest.gov.uk/jobs-and-training/find-jobs-and-other-opportunities/working-us</a>. Contact Information: If you have any questions about this vacancy or the application process, please contact Lisa Watson Team Manager at Lisa.Watson@walthamforest.gov.uk. If you have any technical issues when trying to apply for this post, please contact our Recruitment Team via email at <a href=\"mailto:recruitment@walthamforest.gov.uk\">recruitment@walthamforest.gov.uk</a>. The Council's preference is for online application. However, if you have a disability and are unable to complete an online application, please email recruitment@walthamforest.gov.uk so we can arrange an alternative application method. Click here for further information on the <a href=\"https://www.walthamforest.gov.uk/council-and-elections/your-data-and-privacy/our-privacy-notices/hr-recruitment-privacy-notice\">Human Resources recruitment privacy notice</a>.","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"GBP 3,000.00","publishDate":"2024-11-21T00:00:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2024-12-21T00:00:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/be79b3d8-6ee1-482e-8a1e-c73fc6f188ff.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"96feea46-f9ba-4b6a-abed-ec8f366e7a23","title":"Family Support Worker","employer":"North Somerset Council","department":"","location":"North Somerset","locationType":3,"description":"About Us North Somerset Council is dedicated to providing high-quality services to our community. We are committed to creating a fair, green, and more inclusive environment for all our residents. Join us and contribute to making a positive impact on our community. North Somerset's Children, Young People and Family Services are looking for a Family Support Worker who is a motivated and professional team member to support to develop and deliver services in North Somerset. Working alongside Social Workers, you will work intensively with vulnerable children and young people and their families to support and enabling positive change in a variety of ways. The Role We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Family Support Worker to join our Family Support & Safeguarding Team. In this role, you will take the lead role for the family and work with them to ensure they have the skills to manage their difficulties. The persistence and assertiveness of the key worker is critical to keeping families engaged and following agreed steps. Family Support workers also deliver direct support to children and parents to develop parenting and life skills, self-confidence, motivation and set family and individual goals. Key Responsibilities:<ul> <li>Carry out the duties and responsibilities under a range of legislation including the Children Act 1989 and 2004, Health and Social Care Act 2008 (Regulated Activities) Regulations 2010 and the Care Quality Commission (Registration) Regulations 2009 and Working Together to safeguard children.</li> </ul><ul> <li>Build effective and purposeful relationships with parents, children and young people using a strength-based approach to help, motivate and encourage behaviour change that is underpinned by a commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.</li> </ul><ul> <li>Work in partnership with other agencies and social workers to assess and plan appropriate support, regularly reviewing family's interrelated strengths, resources, needs and risks using a Signs of Safety and a trauma informed approach.</li> </ul><ul> <li>Provide community-based support and opportunities for children, young people and their families. Supporting children to live within their family wherever possible. Refer or signpost parents, to other services (generic and specialist) with consent where appropriate.</li> </ul><ul> <li>Work as outlined in the plan for the child, young person or family (Early Help, Children in Need, Child Protection, Children Looked After, multi-agency panels) Agree with families and other agencies the aims and the purpose of your involvement, setting out, clear outcomes and improvements expected from the intervention</li> </ul> This position is exempt under the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions) Order 1975 and is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check. Valid driving licence and own transport, or be able to provide alternative, suitable method of travel is an essential condition for this role. About You We are looking for an individual who possesses the following skills and experience: Essential Criteria:<ul> <li>Experience of practical aspects of childcare, domestic routines, health and hygiene.</li> <li>Proven experience of working directly with children and families in difficult situations.</li> <li>Some experience of acting as a lead professional or key worker for a child or family.</li> <li>Experience of working with adults (group work with adults would be desirable).</li> <li>Experience of using IT systems (email, word processing & spreadsheet).</li> </ul> What We Offer At North Somerset Council, we value our employees and provide a supportive and inclusive work environment. We offer:<ul> <li>Competitive salary and benefits</li> <li>Flexible working arrangements</li> <li>Opportunities for professional development</li> <li>Staff groups</li> <li>Opportunity to purchase up to an additional 10 days annual leave each year</li> <li>Dedicated Wellbeing Team</li> <li>Salary sacrifice cycle to work and Electric vehicle schemes</li> </ul> Further details of our excellent rewards package can be found in our Benefits booklet . How to Apply If you share our vision and values and are ready to make an impact to North Somerset, please select the apply button below. If you are interested in this exciting opportunity, please submit your application by 11.59pm on the application closing date. When completing our online application form, please detail how you meet the essential criteria for the role. Contact Information: For further information about the role, please contact Sarah Lewis, Team Manager on 07385 963928. Important Information Interview Date: Tuesday 10 December 2024. We are currently only able to accept applications from candidates who have full permission to work in the UK. Equal Opportunities At North Somerset Council we want all our employees to feel valued and appreciated. We aim to ensure equality of opportunity and prevent discrimination irrespective of your sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion or belief, race, age, disability, including neurodiversity, if you are married or in a civil partnership or are pregnant or currently on maternity leave. We strive to create a workplace that reflects the communities we serve and where everyone feels empowered to bring their full, authentic selves to work. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment. As a Disability Confident Leader, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the job role.","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"Level 6:- £31,067 - £33,366 per annum, pro rata","publishDate":"2024-11-21T00:00:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2024-11-22T00:00:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/d6ed525f-2fc6-47ac-9c2e-f39f67784108.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"86efa6b2-1719-4a8e-b9b5-a0c5a0f6d467","title":"Adoption Support Worker","employer":"North Somerset Council","department":"","location":"Bristol","locationType":3,"description":"This is not a North Somerset Council vacancy therefore please contact Adoption West for further information. Adoption West is a Regional Adoption Agency and registered Voluntary Adoption Agency commissioned by Bath & North East Somerset, Bristol, Gloucestershire, North Somerset, South Gloucestershire and Wiltshire Councils. Adoption West provides a range of adoption services including:<ul> <li>The recruitment and assessment of prospective adopters</li> <li>Family finding services for children requiring permanency via adoption </li> <li>Post adoption support services</li> <li>Services to birth family and adopted adults </li> </ul> This is an exciting time to join Adoption West as we build on the solid foundations already in place and our 'Good' rating from Ofsted. As part of an internal restructure, we are developing a regional Adoption Support Team and have two new support worker posts. You will be joining an experienced team who is committed to developing excellent support services for adopted children and their families across the region. Main Duties The Support Worker post provides essential support to the Adoption Service activity. The tasks you will undertake includes letter box and direct contact between adoptive families and birth families, direct work with children and young people, support to birth parents with letter writing, life-story work, direct work with adoptive families, organising events for adopters and children and the development of best practice. You will need: <ul> <li>A levels / National Diploma or equivalent experience/skills.</li> <li>Ability to prioritise tasks and work on own initiative against deadlines.</li> <li>Excellent written and verbal communication skills.</li> <li>Proven negotiation skills especially when working with customers who may be upset and stressed.</li> <li>Self-sufficient in planning and organising own work, including recording, storing and retrieving required data and information.</li> <li>An awareness of Government initiatives in relation to Adoption best practice and procedures. </li> <li>To be an active team player by contributing to the development of the service, ensuring the customer is always at the centre of such developments.</li> <li>Good I.T. skills.</li> <li>Fluent in English.</li> <li>A driving licence and use of a vehicle as travelling around the region is required.</li> </ul> Adoption West: <ul> <li>is an organisation with a wealth of experience and has a learning culture, committed to enabling the post holder to grow and develop in their role. </li> <li>provides support through supervision and training. </li> <li>offers flexible working arrangements, including job shares.</li> <li>provides a Local Government Pension Scheme and access to the Child Care vouchers scheme</li> </ul>If you have the experience, skills, knowledge and enthusiasm we are seeking and are looking for a new challenge then we look forward to hearing from you. For an informal discussion contact; Rebecca Kay, Deputy Team Manager, Rebecca.kay@adoptionwest.co.uk or Anjali Gupta, Team Manager, anjali.gupta@adoptionwest.co.uk Interview date: 12 th December 2024. Adoption West Behaviour Principals and Values: All candidates applying for Adoption West roles are assessed against the Behaviour Principals and Values during the interviewing process. Role Description To apply, please visit: Adoption Support Worker - Wiltshire Career Site Careers ","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£28,163 - £30,060 pro rata","publishDate":"2024-11-21T00:00:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2024-11-25T00:00:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/2eccb092-ba84-4fcb-88a6-cea52c0aa64d.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"0fbff18d-6a3f-43ac-a2b5-c03972aec65d","title":"Social Worker (Assessment)","employer":"London Borough Of Waltham Forest","department":"","location":"To be confirmed","locationType":3,"description":"JOB DESCRIPTION Organisation: London Borough of Waltham Forest Job Title: Social Worker (Assessment) Salary: £49,083 Grade: PO1 - PO4 Retention Bonus: Up to £3000 (terms & conditions apply) Contract Type: Permanent Number of Posts: 5 Working hours per week: Full Time Application Deadline: 4th December 2024 Proposed Interview Dates: 2 weeks after deadline Reference:1241 Waltham Forest is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of age, disability, gender, race, religion, or sexual orientation. This includes those candidates who self-identify as having a disability for the purposes of the Disability Confident scheme. For more information, please refer to our recruitment and selection policy. About Us: Bursting with culture, energy, and opportunity, the London Borough of Waltham Forest is a welcoming and exciting place to work. We are a highly ambitious borough. Driven by culture and the innate creativity of our residents, we have tight-knit and diverse communities. Our work is always resident-focused, insight-led, digitally driven and commercially minded: we're a borough focused on meeting and exceeding the needs of our existing and future residents. London Borough of Waltham Forest is one of the <a href=\"https://www.london.gov.uk/good-work-standard\">Mayor of London's Good Work Standard</a> employers. This accreditation is proof of our commitment to creating a healthy, fair and inclusive workplace. This includes fair pay and conditions, workplace wellbeing, skills, progression and diversity. Have you had a look at our full range of benefits we have to offer if you were to join us? <a href=\"https://www.walthamforest.gov.uk/jobs-and-training/find-jobs-and-other-opportunities/staff-benefits\">HERE</a> The Council's preference is for online application. However, if you have a disability and are unable to complete an online application, please email <a href=\"mailto:recruitment@walthamforest.gov.uk\">recruitment@walthamforest.gov.uk</a> so we can arrange an alternative application method. Click here for further information on the <a href=\"https://www.walthamforest.gov.uk/council-and-elections/your-data-and-privacy/our-privacy-notices/hr-recruitment-privacy-notice\">Human Resources recruitment privacy notice</a>. About the Social Worker (Assessment) role: We're seeking dedicated, qualified and experienced Social Workers to join our Assessment teams. We are a supportive, focused, and inspirational service. Our shared purpose is to nurture independence and freedom of choice in our children, young people, and families, helping them to achieve the best possible outcomes. All our staff work together to build and maintain a centre of excellence and best practice. In return for your hard work, we will give you the time and active support you need to make a difference. Promoting creativity is at the heart of our agenda to develop social work; you will be encouraged to share ideas, bring about positive change, and strive to continuously improve outcomes for our vulnerable children and young people. <a href=\"https://fs-filestore-eu.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/Waltham_Forest/Role%20Profiles/Role%20Profile%20-%20CSC%20Social%20Worker.pdf\">>> Click here to download the Role Profile << </a> Key Responsibilities:<ul> <li>Conduct assessments of children and young people's circumstances and issues to determine intervention / referral to the appropriate service.</li> <li>Plan and implement interventions and actions for allocated cases. Monitor and review cases. Assess in more complex cases, with guidance.</li> <li>Provide professional advice and guidance to colleagues and partner agencies supporting children and young people.</li> <li>Liaise internally and externally and work with colleagues from other agencies to ensure children, young people and carers are supported.</li> <li>Carry out all duties with an awareness and understanding of the safeguarding requirements within area of responsibility.</li> <li>Provide advice and support to children and young people to assist in completing financial assessments.</li> <li>Proactively develop professional knowledge, skills and behaviours.</li> <li>Act in accordance with all policies and procedures which apply to the job and understand the reasons for this.</li> </ul>Qualifications and Requirements:<ul> <li>Proven social work experience/placement in children and families setting/minimum of one year's post-qualifying experience.</li> <li>Demonstrable knowledge and experience of issues relating to children in need, child protection and looked-after children, including relevant legislation, guidance and procedures.</li> <li>Experience of service delivery which is culturally sensitive and responsive to the needs of a multi-cultural community.</li> <li>Able to prioritise and effectively work under pressure.</li> <li>Managing a quality service by ensuring key performance indicators relating to service areas are met.</li> <li>Ability to work well within a team and maintain clear and regular reporting lines to line manager and senior team members.</li> <li>Display agile behaviours and understand change at any given moment and respond to it effectively.</li> <li>Ability to communicate clearly, both verbally and in writing, and to follow through on required actions.</li> <li>Commitment to the participation of children, young people and their families both at an individual and service level.</li> <li>In rare emergency situations, the ability to work flexible or unsocial hours at short notice.</li> </ul>Desirable <ul> <li>Have an understanding of the Children Acts 1989 and 2004 and other relevant legislation, procedures and guidance relating to children and families.</li> <li>Awareness of current issues in childcare policy and practice.</li> <li>Commitment to the Council's Equal Opportunities Policy and acceptance of responsibility for its practical application.</li> <li>To understand and comply with the requirements of the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974.</li> </ul>How to Apply: This role requires CV submission only. Please submit your up-to-date CV by the application deadline. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted for the next steps in the selection process. Terms and conditions: The below terms and conditions apply to this role:<ul> <li><a href=\"https://www.walthamforest.gov.uk/sites/default/files/2023-03/Pay%20Policy%20statement%202023-24.pdf\">Retention Bonus</a></li> <li>Satisfactory employment references and CIFAS identity checks </li> <li>Satisfactory declaration of interest </li> <li>This role is subject to safer recruitment practices as it involves work with children and/ or vulnerable adults</li> <li>Satisfactory DBS check; Enhanced</li> <li>Continued professional body registration</li> <li>As a public authority, we must ensure that members of staff in public-facing roles are able to speak fluent English. This means that they must have a command of spoken English, with confidence and accuracy, sufficient for the effective performance of their role. This requirement does not refer to any English language qualifications, regional or international accents, dialects, speech impediments or the tone of conversations. It does not require staff to speak only in English. </li> </ul>Equal Opportunity Employer: To support the above and reduce the risk of bias in its recruitment activities, the Council is operating an anonymous shortlisting process, which hides personal information that can identify individuals until their application has been considered for shortlisting. The Council also operates a scheme whereby, for jobs graded up to and including scale SO2, internal candidates are considered first. We are keen to support employees to balance their working life with other commitments. Therefore, wherever possible, we will consider working arrangements that suit an individual's personal circumstances whilst still meeting the needs of the Council. If you would like to discuss the possible flexible working options that might be applicable to this role, please contact the person named below or feel free to discuss this during your interview. Contact Information: If you have any questions about this vacancy or the application process, please contact Rongful Begum, our Head of Service - Assessment (Children Services at <a href=\"mailto:rongful.begum@walthamforest.gov.uk\">rongful.begum@walthamforest.gov.uk</a>. If you have any technical issues when trying to apply for this post, please contact our Recruitment Team via email at <a href=\"mailto:recruitment@walthamforest.gov.uk\">recruitment@walthamforest.gov.uk</a>.","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£49,083","publishDate":"2024-11-21T00:00:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2024-12-04T00:00:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/2ffe6c41-92f2-45de-92a7-2f4d43d404cf.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"dbecac87-cef6-4bf7-a89e-2be147c565b9","title":"Social Worker Children in Care Team x 2","employer":"North Somerset Council","department":"","location":"Weston-super-Mare","locationType":3,"description":"About Us North Somerset Council is dedicated to providing high-quality services to our community. We are committed to creating a fair, green, and more inclusive environment for all our residents. Join us and contribute to making a positive impact on our community. The Role We are seeking dedicated and experienced Social Workers to join our Children in Care Team. The Children in Care team provide Social Work services to children and young people who are in the care of North Somerset Council and have a care plan to remain in care on a long term basis. Our team work closely with the Fostering Service, Leaving Care Service and Virtual School. We have two permanent positions available, one full time, 37hrs position and one part time, 22.2hrs position. We are looking for qualified Social Workers who have the necessary skills, experience and motivation to promote positive outcomes for children in care. The team work well together, and you will be supported by regular supervision. In this role, you will be the allocated social worker for a number of children and young people who are in care and whose care plan is long term care. You will undertake assessments, care planning and therapeutic interventions to support children in care. You will work collaboratively with other professionals in order to ensure a multi-disciplinary approach to improving outcomes for children, young people and their families. You will be supported by a strong and consistent senior management team, with a manageable caseload, high quality reflective supervision working in supportive and creative social work teams. Key Responsibilities:<ul> <li>Working collaboratively with other professionals in order to ensure a multi-disciplinary approach to improving outcomes for children, young people and their families.</li> <li>Working with a small number of children and families, to achieve permanence and the best possible long-term outcomes for children in care.</li> <li>Continuously improve your practice by developing your knowledge and skills through post qualifying training.</li> </ul> This position is exempt under the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions) Order 1975 and is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check. Valid driving licence and own transport, or be able to provide alternative, suitable method of travel is an essential condition for this role. About You We are looking for an individual who is passionate about Children, and who possesses the following skills and experience: <ul> <li>Be a qualified Social Worker (with a Social Work England Registration) with a passion for working with children and their families to help improve their outcomes and to keep them safe from harm using a strengths-based approach.</li> <li>Have sound knowledge of relevant childcare legislation, including a clear understanding of 'Working Together to Safeguard Children' and fostering regulations and legislation.</li> <li>Have an ability to build effective relationships with children, young people and families.</li> <li>Develop purposeful and productive outcome focused relationships with children, young people, and their parents/carers based upon partnership and mutual respect.</li> </ul> What We Offer At North Somerset Council, we value our employees and provide a supportive and inclusive work environment. We offer:<ul> <li>Competitive salary and benefits</li> <li>Flexible working arrangements</li> <li>Opportunities for professional development</li> <li>Staff groups</li> <li>Opportunity to purchase up to an additional 10 days annual leave each year</li> <li>Dedicated Wellbeing Team</li> <li>Salary sacrifice cycle to work and Electric vehicle schemes</li> </ul> Further details of our excellent rewards package can be found in our Benefits booklet . How to Apply If you share our vision and values and are ready to make an impact to North Somerset, please select the apply button below. If you are interested in this exciting opportunity, please submit your application by 11.59pm on the application closing date. When completing our online application form, please detail how you meet the essential criteria for the role. Contact Information: For further information about the role, please contact: Dianah Griffiths Interim Head of Service for Corporate Parenting, via email: Dianah.Griffith@n-somerset.gov.uk Important Information Interview Date: To be confirmed. We are currently only able to accept applications from candidates who have full permission to work in the UK. Equal Opportunities At North Somerset Council we want all our employees to feel valued and appreciated. We aim to ensure equality of opportunity and prevent discrimination irrespective of your sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion or belief, race, age, disability, including neurodiversity, if you are married or in a civil partnership or are pregnant or currently on maternity leave. We strive to create a workplace that reflects the communities we serve and where everyone feels empowered to bring their full, authentic selves to work. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment. As a Disability Confident Leader, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the job role.","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"Level 7:- £35,235 - £37,035 per annum (ASYE) to Level 8:- £37,938 - £40,476 per annum","publishDate":"2024-11-21T00:00:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-01-05T00:00:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/84b624f5-5e11-4ef7-8954-d346c408792a.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"3d7658ec-46b9-4666-a696-e483afd2b868","title":"Housing Options & Assessment Manager (5 jobs available)","employer":"London Borough Of Waltham Forest","department":"","location":"To be confirmed","locationType":3,"description":"JOB DESCRIPTION Organisation: London Borough of Waltham Forest Directorate: Place Grade: PO6 Salary: £51,093 - £54,129 PA Contract Type: Full-time/Permanent Working hours per week: 36 PW, Monday to Friday Application Deadline: 25/11/2024 Proposed Interview Date(s): TBC Reference:1490 About Us: Bursting with culture, energy, and opportunity, the London Borough of Waltham Forest is a fantastic and exciting place to work. We are a highly ambitious borough. Driven by culture and the innate creativity of our residents, we have developed new and innovative ways to build our communities. Our Council is relentlessly resident-focused, insight-led, digitally driven and commercially minded; a Council focused on meeting the needs of our existing and future residents. London Borough of Waltham Forest is one of the <a href=\"https://www.london.gov.uk/good-work-standard\">Mayor of London's Good Work Standard</a> employers. This accreditation is a proof of our commitment to creating a healthy, fair and inclusive workplace. This includes fair pay and conditions, workplace well-being, skills and progression and diversity and recruitment. A great example of this commitment recently saw the release of a number of homes that were made available to people who live or work in the borough at discounted market rents. About the role: 5 jobs available If you have the passion, creativity and tenacity to make a real difference in people's lives we would love to hear from you. We're looking for a confident and motivational team leader, who is proactive, adaptable and can create an encouraging working culture focused on getting positive outcomes for our residents. Your record of providing excellent outcomes for residents will be backed by a strong knowledge and understanding of homelessness legislation, and the practical day to day challenges that come with leading a Housing Options Service. As an experienced manager, you'll understand how to manage a team working under pressure whilst delivering a first class service. For more information please visit our website page - <a href=\"https://www.walthamforest.gov.uk/jobs-and-training/find-jobs-and-other-opportunities/explore-career-housing\">Explore a career in Housing | London Borough of Waltham Forest</a> >> <a href=\"https://fs-filestore-eu.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/Waltham_Forest/Role%20Profiles/Prevention%20%20Assessment%20Manager%20JD%20PO6.pdf\">Click here to download the Role Profile</a> << Key Responsibilities: To strategically manage, develop and co-ordinate a team of Officers providing a full casework service for residents in housing need. Preventing homelessness wherever possible and carrying out timely and robust accommodation needs and homelessness assessments where necessary, ensuring that the service meets all legislative requirements. To act as the service's lead Manager on special projects relating to homelessness prevention and/or the assessment and application of the council's duties under the homelessness legislation. The role is about developing and improving the Prevention and Assessment Service and our relationship with residents, assessing our service delivery from the resident's perspective and identifying areas for improvement. Qualifications and Requirements: <ul> <li>Educated to degree standard or equivalent </li> </ul> Terms and conditions: The below terms and conditions apply to this role: <ul> <li>Satisfactory employment references and CIFAS identity checks; </li> <li>Satisfactory declaration of interest; </li> <li>This role is subject to safer recruitment practices as it involves work with children and/ or vulnerable adults; </li> <li>Satisfactory DBS check; </li> <li>Suitable driver's license; </li> </ul>This post is politically restricted therefore the post holder is disqualified from undertaking certain political activities under the Local Government Officers (Political Restrictions) Regulations 1990. As a public authority, we must ensure that members of staff in public-facing roles are able to speak fluent English. This means that they must have a command of spoken English, with confidence and accuracy, sufficient for the effective performance of their role. This requirement does not refer to any particular English language qualifications, regional or international accents, dialects, speech impediments or the tone of conversations. It does not require staff to speak only in English. How to Apply: Interested candidates are invited to submit their applications online by pressing the 'Apply' button below. This includes a supporting statement that outlines to us how your skills and experience make you a good candidate for this vacancy. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible. Equal Opportunity Employer: Waltham Forest is a diverse borough where diversity is valued and is integral to both, service delivery and employment of its staff. The Council is proud of its rich mix of communities and as the largest employer in the area, it works hard to respond to the changing needs of its population. We use our statutory duties on race, gender and disability equality and best practice in respect of age, faith and sexual orientation to ensure equality of opportunity in the workplace. The Council is committed to meeting its 4 equality objectives: - Promoting equality of opportunity - Opposing all forms of discrimination, intolerance and disadvantage - Ensuring our workforce reflects the diverse communities of Waltham Forest at all levels. - Providing fair, appropriate, accessible and excellent Services to all. Respecting Diversity is a core Council value. To support the above and reduce the risk of bias in its recruitment activities, the council is operating an anonymous shortlisting process, which hides personal information that can identify individuals until their application has been considered for shortlisting. The council also operates a scheme whereby, for jobs graded up to and including scale SO2, internal candidates are considered first. This includes those candidates who self-identify as having a disability for the purposes of the Disability Confident scheme. For more information, please refer to our recruitment and selection policy. We are keen to support employees to balance their working life with other commitments. Therefore, wherever possible, we will consider working arrangements that suit an individual's personal circumstances whilst still meeting the needs of the Council. If you would like to discuss the possible flexible working options that might be applicable to this role, please contact the person named below or feel free to discuss this during your interview. For more information on the benefits of working for the Council, please visit <a href=\"https://www.walthamforest.gov.uk/jobs-and-training/find-jobs-and-other-opportunities/working-us\">https://www.walthamforest.gov.uk/jobs-and-training/find-jobs-and-other-opportunities/working-us</a>. Contact Information: If you have any questions about this vacancy or the application process, please contact Sharron Stewart <a href=\"mailto:sharron.stewart@walthamforest.gov.uk\">sharron.stewart@walthamforest.gov.uk</a> or Gbemi Tinubu-Pratt <a href=\"mailto:gbemi.tinubu-pratt@walthamforest.gov.uk\">gbemi.tinubu-pratt@walthamforest.gov.uk</a>. If you have any technical issues when trying to apply for this post, please contact our Recruitment Team via email at <a href=\"mailto:recruitment@walthamforest.gov.uk\">recruitment@walthamforest.gov.uk</a>. The Council's preference is for online application. However, if you have a disability and are unable to complete an online application, please email recruitment@walthamforest.gov.uk so we can arrange an alternative application method. Click here for further information on the <a href=\"https://www.walthamforest.gov.uk/council-and-elections/your-data-and-privacy/our-privacy-notices/hr-recruitment-privacy-notice\">Human Resources recruitment privacy notice</a>.","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£51,093 - £54,129 PA","publishDate":"2024-11-21T00:00:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2024-11-25T00:00:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/556c3352-8a8f-4f9d-b305-ad5ef9c30f54.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"692c366b-8031-4ac6-b4a9-c5aa2231d67a","title":"Adoption Deputy Team Manager - Adoption West","employer":"North Somerset Council","department":"","location":"Bristol","locationType":3,"description":"This is not a North Somerset Council vacancy therefore please contact Adoption West for further information. Adoption West are currently recruiting a Deputy Team Manager to join our Recruitment and Assessment team. Adoption West is a Regional Adoption Agency and registered Voluntary Adoption Agency commissioned by Bath & North East Somerset, Bristol, Gloucestershire, North Somerset, South Gloucestershire and Wiltshire Councils. Adoption West provides a range of adoption services including: <ul> <li>The recruitment and assessment and early support of prospective adopters</li> <li>Family finding services for children requiring permanency via adoption </li> <li>Post adoption support services</li> <li>Services to birth family and adopted adults </li> </ul> This is an exciting time to join Adoption West as we build on the solid foundations already in place and our 'Good' rating from Ofsted. Our service functions operationally across the region, rather than locality based. Main duties<ul> <li>Responsible for supervising a small team of social workers in the recruitment, training, assessment and early support of prospective adopters</li> <li>Contributing to developing and improving the service and meeting government time timescales</li> <li>Deputising in the absence of the Team manager</li> </ul> You will need:<ul> <li>A Social Work Qualification (degree or equivalent) and current registration with Social Work England</li> <li>At least two years' experience relevant to adoption within the past five years.</li> <li>In-depth knowledge and experience of childcare law and practice.</li> <li>The ability to analyse complex information to make recommendations and informed decisions</li> <li>Competent IT skills</li> <li>Be able to drive and have access to a vehicle in order to travel around the region when required.</li> </ul> Adoption West:<ul> <li>is an organisation with a wealth of experience and has a learning culture committed to enabling the post holder to grow and develop in their role. </li> <li>provides support through supervision and training. </li> <li>offers flexible working arrangements, including job shares</li> <li>provides a Local Government Pension Scheme, access to the Child Care vouchers scheme and annual leave purchase scheme</li> </ul> This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and will require an Enhanced DBS check before appointment can be confirmed. Confidentiality: Employees are expected to maintain the required level of confidentiality at all times in relation to their work. For an informal discussion contact: For further information please contact Jane Priborsky, Jane.priborsky@adoptionwest.co.uk or Sue White Sue.white@adoptionwest.co.uk Adoption West Behaviour Principals and Values: All candidates applying for Adoption West roles are assessed against the Behaviour Principals and Values during the interviewing process. Role Description For more information and to apply, visit: Adoption Deputy Team Manager - Wiltshire Career Site Careers ","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£44,711 - £46,731 pro rata","publishDate":"2024-11-21T00:00:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2024-12-02T00:00:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/a3162eee-3c43-41f9-837d-f3b360eaab30.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"193ddc3f-d7a4-4b07-8a46-1ab0ec02a8ed","title":"Senior Social Worker, Children with Disabilities Team","employer":"North Somerset Council","department":"","location":"Weston-super-Mare","locationType":3,"description":"Shape the Future with North Somerset Council! Are you a passionate, experienced Social Worker ready to make a real difference? North Somerset Council is looking for a Senior Social Worker to join our dedicated Children with Disabilities Team. This is a chance to take on a leadership role, mentoring colleagues, and improving the lives of some of the most vulnerable children in our community. Why North Somerset Council? Our Children's Services are on an exciting journey of transformation, and this is your opportunity to be a part of that growth. We're committed to ensuring our children and young people thrive in a supportive and inclusive environment, and we need talented professionals to help us achieve that goal. What You'll Do As a Senior Social Worker, you will be an integral part of our Children with Disabilities Team, providing high-level support and guidance while managing a reduced caseload. You will:<ul> <li>\nLead by Example: Provide expert advice, mentoring, and technical support to colleagues, ensuring that high standards of care and practice are maintained.</li> <li>\nSupport Families: Work directly with families with complex needs, using a strengths-based approach to build trust and improve outcomes.</li> <li>\nDrive Innovation: Help shape our services through innovative practices that meet the unique needs of children with disabilities.</li> <li>\nLead on Complex Cases: Offer professional consultation on complex cases, stepping in for the team manager when required.</li> <li>\nDevelop Talent: Supervise and support the professional development of team members, driving continuous improvement.</li> </ul> This position is exempt under the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions) Order 1975 and is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check. What We're Looking For To excel in this role, you'll need: <ul> <li>\nProfessional Registration: Qualified Social Worker registered with Social Work England.</li> <li>\nExperience & Knowledge: Extensive knowledge of childcare legislation, safeguarding practices, and fostering regulations.</li> <li>\nLeadership Skills: Proven ability to mentor, supervise, and lead teams in a collaborative and supportive manner.</li> <li>\nCommitment to Outcomes: A passion for working with children and families to improve their lives and safeguard their well-being.</li> </ul> What We Offer At North Somerset Council, we believe in investing in our people. We offer:<ul> <li>Competitive salary and benefits</li> <li>Flexible working arrangements tailored to your needs</li> <li>Opportunities for professional growth and career development</li> <li>A supportive, inclusive, and diverse work environment</li> <li>The chance to purchase up to 10 additional days of annual leave</li> <li>Access to our dedicated Wellbeing Team\n</li> <li>Salary sacrifice cycle to work and electric vehicle schemes</li> </ul> Further details of our excellent rewards package can be found in our Benefits booklet . How to Apply Ready to take the next step in your career? Click the Apply Now button and submit your application before 11:59 PM on 31st December 2024. Please ensure you detail how you meet the essential criteria in the online application form. For further information about the role, please contact Mike Brown, Interim Head of Children with Disabilities, on mike.brown@n-somerset.gov.uk. Important Information Interview Date: To be confirmed. We are currently only able to accept applications from candidates who have full permission to work in the UK. Equal Opportunities At North Somerset Council we want all our employees to feel valued and appreciated. We aim to ensure equality of opportunity and prevent discrimination irrespective of your sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion or belief, race, age, disability, including neurodiversity, if you are married or in a civil partnership or are pregnant or currently on maternity leave. We strive to create a workplace that reflects the communities we serve and where everyone feels empowered to bring their full, authentic selves to work. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment. As a Disability Confident Leader, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the job role.","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"Level 9:- £41,511 - £46,731 per annum","publishDate":"2024-11-21T00:00:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2024-12-31T00:00:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/fee54b2f-96ef-47f6-988b-2a798553b64e.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"86ab323c-8e36-484d-9b3e-361e0ef4a3b5","title":"Adoption Recruitment and Assessment Social Worker - Adoption West","employer":"North Somerset Council","department":"","location":"Bristol","locationType":3,"description":"This is not a North Somerset Council vacancy therefore please contact Adoption West for further information. Adoption West is a Regional Adoption Agency and registered Voluntary Adoption Agency commissioned by Bath & North East Somerset, Bristol, Gloucestershire, North Somerset, South Gloucestershire and Wiltshire Councils. Adoption West provides a range of adoption services including: -<ul> <li>The recruitment and assessment of prospective adopters.</li> <li>Family finding services for children requiring permanency via adoption. </li> <li>Post adoption support services.</li> <li>Services to birth family and adopted adults. </li> </ul> This is an exciting time to join Adoption West as we build on the solid foundations already in place and our 'Good' rating from Ofsted. This role is in our Recruitment & Assessment Team. Main duties<ul> <li>Recruiting, preparing and assessing prospective adopters.</li> <li>Linking and matching approved adopters with children.</li> <li>Supporting prospective adopters following the placement of children & up until the point an Adoption Order is granted. </li> <li>Preparing reports for adoption panel and court.</li> <li>Assessing Early Permanence carers/providing fostering supervision and support to these carers.</li> <li>Providing duty support across the region.</li> <li>Assessing non-agency adopters (previously step-parent approvals).</li> </ul> You will need: <ul> <li>A Social Work Qualification (degree or equivalent) and current registration with Social Work England (this is an essential requirement).</li> <li>A minimum of two years' experience within a childcare team/to include safeguarding.</li> <li>An understanding of early life experiences such as trauma or abuse and the impact they can have on children and young people throughout their lives.</li> <li>The ability to analyse complex information to make recommendations and informed decisions.</li> <li>The ability to complete comprehensive assessments in a timely manner.</li> <li>The ability to work both as part of a team, sharing knowledge and managing cases.</li> <li>The ability to use your own initiative and work independently.</li> <li>Experience of managing your own caseload and working to deadlines.</li> <li>To be competent in the use of IT and case management systems.</li> </ul> These posts require you to work flexibly and juggle a busy caseload. You need to be able to travel around the region and must be able to drive and have access to your own vehicle. You will report to the Deputy Team Manager and contribute to the delivery and development of effective adoption services, in accordance with Adoption Standards and Regulations. Adoption West:<ul> <li>is an organisation with a wealth of experience and has a learning culture committed to enabling the post holder to grow and develop in their role. </li> <li>provides support through supervision and training. </li> <li>offers flexible working arrangements, including job shares.</li> <li>provides a Local Government Pension Scheme and access to the Child Care vouchers scheme.</li> </ul> For an informal discussion about the role please contact: Jane Priborsky - Team Manager (Monday - Wednesday) - 07701363574 Emily Woodford - Deputy Team Manager - 07936944603 This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and will require an Enhanced DBS check before appointment can be confirmed. Confidentiality: Employees are expected to maintain the required level of confidentiality at all times in relation to their work. Adoption West Behaviour Principals and Values: All candidates applying for Adoption West roles are assessed against the Behaviour Principals and Values during the interviewing process. Role Description To apply, please visit Adoption Recruitment and Assessment Social Worker - Wiltshire Career Site Careers ","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£38,626 - £40,476 per annum","publishDate":"2024-11-21T00:00:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2024-11-25T00:00:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/556508c0-f731-4449-ba4e-67582c96a1d4.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"372b5524-5f7d-482d-a059-a859673fb174","title":"Deputy Center Manager","employer":"London Borough Of Waltham Forest","department":"","location":"To be confirmed","locationType":3,"description":"JOB DESCRIPTION Organisation: London Borough of Waltham Forest Salary: PO4 £46,041 - £ 49,083 Contract Type: Full-time- Permanent Working hours per week: 36 Application Deadline: 12/12/2024 Reference: 1513 About Us: Bursting with culture, energy, and opportunity, the London Borough of Waltham Forest is a fantastic and exciting place to work. We are a highly ambitious borough. Driven by culture and the innate creativity of our residents, we have developed new and innovative ways to build our communities. Our Council is relentlessly resident-focused, insight-led, digitally driven and commercially minded; a Council focused on meeting the needs of our existing and future residents. London Borough of Waltham Forest is one of the <a href=\"https://www.london.gov.uk/good-work-standard\">Mayor of London's Good Work Standard</a> employers. This accreditation is a proof of our commitment to creating a healthy, fair and inclusive workplace. This includes fair pay and conditions, workplace well-being, skills and progression and diversity and recruitment. The Council's preference is for online application. However, if you have a disability and are unable to complete an online application, please email <a href=\"mailto:recruitment@walthamforest.gov.uk\">recruitment@walthamforest.gov.uk</a> so we can arrange an alternative application method. About the role: We are looking for an experienced Deputy Manager to join our team. Key duties include managing and developing the Centre, supporting staff, safeguarding children, meeting the needs of children and young people, and ensuring compliance with OFSTED regulations. The role requires 36 hours per week, including alternate weekends. Candidates must have experience with vulnerable children with complex needs, strong assessment report writing skills, and excellent written and oral communication. A minimum of NVQ 3 is required; NVQ level 5 (Children and Young People) is preferred. <a href=\"https://fs-filestore-eu.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/Waltham_Forest/Role%20Profiles/Role%20Profile%20-%20Deputy%20Manager%20PO4.pdf\"> >> Click here to download the Role Profile << </a> Key Responsibilities:<ul> <li>\nSupporting the registered manager: Working with the registered manager to run the centre, including deputising for them when needed. </li> <li>\nManaging staff: Ensuring staff are properly trained and equipped to carry out their duties, and that they adhere to policies and procedures. </li> <li>\nManaging the Centre: Ensuring the Centre meets regulatory requirements, such as health and safety regulations, and that all incidents are reported. </li> <li>\nManaging the budget: Co-managing the centre budget. </li> <li>\nDeveloping plans: Developing and updating placement plans, risk assessments, and positive handling plans. </li> <li>\nProviding care: Ensuring a high standard of care for the children and young people in the centre. </li> <li>\nLiaising with others: Liaising with social workers, schools, and other agencies. </li> <li> </li> <li>Participating in the on-call duty system.</li> </ul> Qualifications and Requirements:<ul> <li>Level 3 Diploma</li> </ul>A Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare or a similar qualification is often required.<ul> <li>Experience</li> </ul>Previous experience in a similar role in a residential setting is usually essential. This may include at least two years of experience in the social care sector.<ul> <li>Knowledge</li> </ul>A strong knowledge of childcare, child development, and the impact of trauma is often required. You should also have knowledge of OFSTED legislation and the Children's Home Regulations.<ul> <li>Skills</li> </ul>Strong leadership and communication skills are often required. You should also be able to use your own initiative and exercise sound judgment Terms and conditions: The below terms and conditions apply to this role: Satisfactory employment references and CIFAS identity checks; Satisfactory declaration of interest; This role is subject to safer recruitment practices as it involves work with children and/ or vulnerable adults. Satisfactory DBS check; As a public authority, we must ensure that members of staff in public-facing roles are able to speak fluent English. This means that they must have a command of spoken English, with confidence and accuracy, sufficient for the effective performance of their role. This requirement does not refer to any particular English language qualifications, regional or international accents, dialects, speech impediments or the tone of conversations. It does not require staff to speak only in English. How to Apply: Interested candidates are invited to submit their applications online by pressing the 'Apply' button below. This includes a supporting statement that outlines to us how your skills and experience make you a good candidate for this vacancy. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible. Equal Opportunity Employer: Waltham Forest is a diverse borough where diversity is valued and is integral to both, service delivery and employment of its staff. 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North Somerset Council

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North Somerset Council

£28,163 - £30,060 pro rata

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Social Worker (Assessment)

London Borough Of Waltham Forest

£49,083

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North Somerset Council

Level 7:- £35,235 - £37,035 per annum (ASYE) to Level 8:- £37,938 - £40,476 per annum

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Housing Options & Assessment Manager (5 jobs available)

London Borough Of Waltham Forest

£51,093 - £54,129 PA

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Adoption Deputy Team Manager - Adoption West

North Somerset Council

£44,711 - £46,731 pro rata

Bristol (On-Site)

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North Somerset Council

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