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About the team Our Sensory Service is based in Stevenage and Hemel Hempstead, working countywide with both children and adults with sensory needs. We are seen as a flagship service, especially for the work that we do with the Sensory Strategy , influencing and shaping, keeping people with sensory needs at the heart of our work, working closely with partners. Sensory Services is mentioned in our recent Care Quality Commission (CQC) where Hertfordshire County Council's Adult Care Services is rated \"Good\" overall. We are proud to have a fully inclusive, diverse team of VRS, VRS apprentices, community care officers (CCO), social worker and deafblind workers. We use assessment tools and support plans for the people we support and their carers to carry out assessments in the person's own home. We provide rehabilitation input using an outcome focused approach including provision of low vision aids, rehabilitation training in orientation, mobility, and daily living skills. We provide additional in-house training to enable you to support people for example, short courses on specific conditions e.g. dementia/ complex needs, knowledge of Safeguarding/ Mental capacity Act and functional assessments (such as providing rails or other equipment) About the role What you'll do<ul>\n<li>Work collaboratively and build professional trusting relationships with people with sensory needs, their carers', and other organisations.</li>\n<li>Provide expert information, effectively risk management advice and guidance in complex situations to improve the customer journey experience.</li>\n<li>Deliver tailored packages of Rehabilitation around daily living skills and mobility using a person centred, strengths based approach and creative personalised efficiency solutions to assist people to manage their lives independently.</li>\n<li>Ensure the safe use of a wide range of specialist equipment with an up-to-date knowledge of: eye conditions and treatments, along with knowledge of the practical application of teaching and learning theories.</li>\n<li>Undertake assessments and complete reviews to ensure that outcomes identified at assessment are met through the provision of support, equipment, and enabling programmes.</li>\n<li>Hold a small caseload of complex cases.</li>\n<li>Provide professional leadership, training on peer development and practice, support and supervise staff to develop their skills and knowledge in line with related legislation including the Care Act, and Hertfordshire's Connected Lives principles to contribute to the ongoing development of the service.</li>\n<li>Actively promote Equality and Diversity and challenge discrimination.</li>\n</ul> About you Essential<ul>\n<li>Qualification i.e.: Diploma/ Foundation degree in Rehabilitation studies (Visual Impairment),</li>\n<li>Significant experience of working with adults and children with visual impairment including those with additional disabilities/ support needs</li>\n<li>Registered with Rehabilitation Professional Workers Network and/or Habilitation VI UK (formerly MISE).</li>\n<li>Excellent verbal and written communication skills</li>\n<li>Understanding of the Care Act, and other statutory legislations within the Adult Social Care and Children's Services, relevant to the role</li>\n<li>Excellent working knowledge of rehabilitation needs including children and adults with sensory needs</li>\n<li>Confident in working closely with people, colleagues and autonomously managing a diverse caseload, meetings and lead on projects.</li>\n<li> Hold a small caseload of complex cases.</li>\n<li>Driving licence to travel county-wide for meetings and community visits</li>\n</ul>Desirable<ul>\n<li>Supervision experience</li>\n<li>Familiar with contributing to safeguarding practices</li>\n<li>Experiences of mentoring and coaching</li>\n<li>Specialist Project lead</li>\n<li>Willingness to learn and develop management and leadership skills, appropriate to the role.</li>\n</ul> This job role is within the Health and Social Care Services, level HSC12 job profile. Please locate this via: Job profiles - Health and social care For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Sabina.Iqbal@hertfordshire.gov.uk and Lynsey.Patterson@hertfordshire.gov.uk Closing date: 17 October 2024 Interview date: w/c 21 October 2024 Benefits of working for us How to apply As part of your application, please upload your most recent CV. Ensure your CV is up to date with your employment history (including any employment gaps), and including any training/qualifications. We encourage you to include examples of where you have demonstrated the requirements/criteria in the advert / job profile to allow the panel to fully recognise your skills and abilities. You will have the opportunity to include a short covering paragraph within your application to give us a little more information about your skills, knowledge, and experiences. Disability Confident We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer and guarantee an interview to anyone disclosing a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria for the post. Safeguarding This role has been identified as requiring a Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check. Driving required You'll need to have the ability to drive and/or travel around Hertfordshire, either using your own mode of transport or a company car to travel to other locations. English Fluency The ability to converse at ease with members of the public and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post (for those whose language is a signed language the provision of a sign language interpreter who speaks English to the necessary standard of fluency will be required). 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And that means ensuring the social workers who work alongside them are trained, supported, and highly motivated. As an innovative authority, we are committed to developing motivational social work practice and you will be trained to work in this way. You will be working at the forefront of best practice to deliver first class support to vulnerable children and families which will expose you to managing complex and diverse caseloads. By changing our approach to families, they are changing their approach to us and we are managing to keep far more children at home safely with their families. With dedicated Diversity & Inclusion strategy and focus groups, we promote diversity and inclusion across the delivery of services and within our workforce. We will offer a stimulating working environment, regular supervision meetings and training opportunities to help you to reach your full potential with the assistance and guidance of our specialist L&D teams. The pandemic has brought about changes in the way we work and having learnt from this and from feedback from our staff and communities, we are embedding important principles around 'Our Way Forward'. The overarching vision for Children's Services is that we work in a 'flexible and balanced' way with a focus on 'continuous improvement'; this is underpinned by a 'mix and blend' approach by adopting hybrid ways of working, balancing the need for collaborative workspaces with the right technology for staff to work from home and touchdown areas where this is right for you and for our families. Within Hertsmere 1 Family Safeguarding team, we are made up of Team Manager, Consultant Social Worker(s), Senior Practitioners, Social Workers, Children's Practitioners and Family Practitioners. About the role We are looking for an experienced Social Worker to join our Hertsmere1 Family Safeguarding Team as a Consultant Social Worker. This role will include holding a small caseload of complex work and supports development into a management role in the future. This will include conducting supervision meetings and supporting other members of the team and providing management cover in the Team Manager's absence. The role will require you to support social workers in their practice and development, this could go on to include court work. About You Essential:<ul>\n<li>Qualified and Social Work England Registered</li>\n<li>Experience of staff supervision and management</li>\n<li>Comprehensive knowledge of the challenges associate with working with Children and their Families</li>\n<li>Thorough knowledge of care proceedings and court experience</li>\n<li>Strong written and verbal communication skills</li>\n<li>Knowledge of legislation, guidance, policy, and procedures</li>\n<li>Proficient in the use of Microsoft IT package</li>\n<li>Full UK Driving Licence</li>\n<li>Regular Access to a vehicle</li>\n</ul>Desirable: Knowledge of/or care proceedings and court experience To read more about our service and opportunities available visit our Childrens Social Work page This job role is within the Health and Social Care Services, level HSC12 job profile. Please locate this via: Job profiles - Health and social care To hear more about this opportunity please contact Denise Stafford for an informal discussion about the role. Interview Date: w/c 21st October Benefits of working for us How to apply As part of your application, please upload your most recent CV. Ensure your CV is up to date with your employment history (including any employment gaps), and including any training/qualifications. We encourage you to include examples of where you have demonstrated the requirements/criteria in the advert / job profile to allow the panel to fully recognise your skills and abilities. You will have the opportunity to include a short covering paragraph within your application to give us a little more information about your skills, knowledge, and experiences. Secondment This position is open to secondments. If you work for HCC or any other Local Authority and would like to be considered as a Secondment contract, please ensure you complete the Secondment Form as part of your application. If you do not, your application will be considered as a Fixed Term Contract only. 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The Fostering Service has a pool of outreach workers and the advertised Outreach worker roles, will have a specific responsibility for providing support to fostering families within a new Fostering initiative, called Intensive fostering. The Intensive fostering scheme is due to launch in 2024 with the purpose of creating a hub of foster carers who will be closely supported to offer safe and nurturing fostering homes to children, as an alternative to residential care. The foster carers and children will be closely supported by 1 Fostering senior practitioner, 1 Therapeutic parenting practitioner and 2 dedicated Fostering outreach workers. As well as supporting the intensive fostering families, the outreach workers will be part of a larger Fostering outreach service that will be provide emergency outreach support to Fostering families across all Fostering teams when required. The outreach workers will be offering support out of hours, including weekend support on a rota basis. About the role This is a permanent post within HCC Children's Services and for the first three years the post will work in the way described in this advert. Following this three year period, it is possible that the post holder may be moved to a slightly different but similar role or team within Children's Services . To undertake direct work with foster carers and children placed with them, using a range of therapeutic parenting interventions, organised through the ARC framework in collaboration with senior colleagues. To contribute to assessments and care planning for children who have experienced significant developmental trauma. To maintain records and provide information manually and electronically including LCS. To be proactive in keeping own professional knowledge and skills up to date through supervision, training and other development opportunities. About you Essential:<ul>\n<li>Experience working with children and families</li>\n<li>Understanding the purpose of Fostering and be willing and able to respond appropriately to challenging situations.</li>\n<li>Excellent communication and listening skills being empathetic and insightful to the needs of traumatised children and adolescents as well as communicating with colleagues and professionals.</li>\n<li>Willing to learn and develop your skills and practice through training and additional study.</li>\n<li>Function effectively in stressful situations</li>\n<li>Ability to be flexible and creative in achieving the responsibilities of this post you will deliver to high standards.</li>\n<li>Understand and demonstrate the need for confidentiality and data protection.</li>\n<li>Full UK driving licence and regular access to a vehicle.</li>\n</ul>Desirable:<ul><li>An understanding of child protection policies and procedures as well as child development will be desirable</li></ul>This is a new and reward post that will allow you to build positive relationships with children and young people and their foster carers and be part of a support hub. There is opportunity for training in therapeutic parenting and being part of reflective supervisions. This job role is within the Operational Services, level OPS8 job profile. Please locate this via: Job profiles - Operational services To hear more about this opportunity please contact Gemma Moloney at gemma.moloney@hertfordshire.gov.uk for an informal discussion about the role. Interview Date: W/c 7th October,2024 Benefits of working for us As part of your application, please upload your most recent CV. Ensure your CV is up to date with your employment history (including any employment gaps), and including any training/qualifications. We encourage you to include examples of where you have demonstrated the requirements/criteria in the advert / job profile to allow the panel to fully recognise your skills and abilities. You will have the opportunity to include a short covering paragraph within your application to give us a little more information about your skills, knowledge, and experiences. Secondment This position is open to secondments. If you work for HCC or any other Local Authority and would like to be considered as a Secondment contract, please ensure you complete the Secondment Form as part of your application. If you do not, your application will be considered as a Fixed Term Contract only. Disability Confident We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer and guarantee an interview to anyone disclosing a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria for the post. Safeguarding This role has been identified as requiring a Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check. Driving required You'll need to have the ability to drive and/or travel around Hertfordshire, either using your own mode of transport or a company car to travel to other locations. English Fluency The ability to converse at ease with members of the public and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post (for those whose language is a signed language the provision of a sign language interpreter who speaks English to the necessary standard of fluency will be required). 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About the role Eligibility Criteria: This opportunity is open to candidates who are fully competent and substantive in their current role, looking to progress to the next level. Candidates should be employed within a Local Authority Fire and Rescue Service. Evidence of competency will need to be provided with your application. Application: Candidates will complete an application form, including uploading proof of competency. Application forms can be found attached to the advert. The Process: <ol><li>Introduction to Promotion</li></ol> Candidates will be required to attend a 'Introduction to Promotion' session. The session will give an overview of the application process and the assessment activities. Sessions will take place on: 3 rd June 2024 (14:00-15:00) 14 th June (10:00-11:00) 11 th July (10:00 - 11:00) Please email development.tdc@hertfordshire.gov.uk with the date you wish to attend and a link will be sent. About the team 2. Expression of Interest Candidates will be required to submit a supporting statement, this is their opportunity to document their skills, knowledge and behaviours suitability for the role. The statement will be sifted to ensure candidates have met the standard required to progress to the assessment stage. Details on the sift criteria can be found in the application documents attached. 3. Operational Assessment If successful through the sift, candidates will be required to attend an operational assessment including a scenario based operational exercise at the relevant level either using operational crews or XVR simulation. 4. Managerial Assessment Candidates will be required to attend a managerial assessment which will be a presentation to a panel detailing the development they have undertaken showing their potential and readiness for the next rank. Evidence may include email trails, photos, witness statements, reflective accounts, minutes of meetings or observations. Candidates may present their development journey and supporting evidence in any format they wish, this could be a PowerPoint presentation, video or a portfolio of physical evidence. The presentation will be followed by a professional discussion related to the evidence presented and the role requirements. About you Key Dates: Recruitment Dates Additional Information Expression of Interest and Application Continually open Submit EOI and application Application Close 17:00 2 nd August 2024 To be considered for inclusion in the next Promotional Assessment Centre your application needs to be submitted by Friday 2 nd August 2024. Operational Assessment 10 th - 22 nd October 2024 Incident Command/Fire Control Board Exercise Managerial Assessment 4 th - 14 th November 2024 Presentation of 'development journey' plus professional discussion How to apply Support: If you have any questions or require any support with the process, please email development.TDC@hertfordshire.gov.uk Next Steps: If you would like to apply for the Promotion Assessment Centre, please register your interest by applying via the link below . Benefits of working for us Disability Confident We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer and guarantee an interview to anyone disclosing a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria for the post. Safeguarding This role has been identified as requiring a Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check. Driving required You'll need to have the ability to drive and/or travel around Hertfordshire, either using your own mode of transport or a company car to travel to other locations. English Fluency The ability to converse at ease with members of the public and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post (for those whose language is a signed language the provision of a sign language interpreter who speaks English to the necessary standard of fluency will be required). 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Our vision is to enable schools to deliver an education every child deserves and continually satisfy our customers through delivering educational services and resources that teachers trust that purchasers' value and that brings quality to life. Herts FullStop has over 60 years' experience of supplying goods and services to educational establishments. Our catalogue service has over 18,500 products which are delivered to customers across the country. This is an exciting opportunity to join the HFS procurement team. We are looking for a procurement professional to help manage the end-to-end procurement processes for goods and services. With excellent communication and interpersonal skills and the ability to motivate staff and manage stakeholders. It is the role of the Senior Contract Support Office to assist the Head of Purchasing to maintain adherence to both the Public Contract Regulations (2015) and Hertfordshire County Council's internal Contract Regulations. You will join a friendly, dedicated, and inclusive team within HFS, supported by the wider cross functional team with Hertfordshire County Council. About the role Working closely with Contract Managers, the Strategic Procurement Group, HCC Legal and Finance teams to draft contractual documentation suitable for publishing. Managing the procurement process from project start up through to award ensuring compliance to the PCR (2015). Working with Contract Managers to analyse the result of the procurement process and present outcomes to the head of service for sign off. Working closely with Contract Managers to resolve any issues that may arise at during the contract management phase. Support the Head of Purchasing and the Contract Managers in seeking efficiencies and new business opportunities where practical. Develop existing procurement processes, considering alternative routes to market where appropriate, for example the use of CCS frameworks. Management of the HFS procurement pipeline, ensuring the pipeline is kept up to date and shared with all Stakeholders such as Head of Purchasing and Contract Managers. Strategic Procurement Group, Legal and Finance teams so all teams can plan accordingly. Management of the HCC Contract Register ensuring that the data for all HFS contracts are current and accurate. Working closely with HFS finance team to assist with the collection of contractual rebates. Working with democratic services to ensure the Forward Plan is up to date with all HFS contracts with a value of £500,000 or more. Monitor Herts FullStop's spend compliance and report findings and suggest improvement plans to the Head of Purchasing. Manage collaborative opportunities with other local authorities to maximise benefits for all parties. About you Essential:<ul>\n<li>CIPS Level 4 (or working towards) in addition to a good general level of education. MCIPS would be advantageous.</li>\n<li>Experience or knowledge of Public Sector Procurement</li>\n<li>End-to-end procurement experience</li>\n<li>Proficiency in IT and advanced Excel capabilities are crucial.</li>\n<li>Ability to manage and manipulate date, reconcile issues, and produce information and reports.</li>\n<li>Knowledge of delivering financial outcomes through robust procurement.</li>\n<li>The ability to work through complex terms and conditions with an eye for detail.</li>\n<li>Proficiency in managing an active and busy inbox and tender portal.</li>\n<li>Experience in a fast-paced stimulating environment.</li>\n<li>Ability to provide updates to members of the buying team and contract managers.</li>\n</ul>Desirable:<ul>\n<li>Knowledge of the Procurement Act 2023 - training/self-study will be provided.</li>\n<li>Advocacy in procurement practices.</li>\n</ul> This job role is within the Corporate Services, level CORP11 job profile. Please locate this via: Job profiles - Corporate services To hear more about this opportunity please contact James Conway James.Conway@hertsfullstop.co.uk for an informal discussion about the role. Interview Date: 24th October 2024 Benefits of working for us How to apply As part of your application, please upload your most recent CV. Ensure your CV is up to date with your employment history (including any employment gaps), and including any training/qualifications. We encourage you to include examples of where you have demonstrated the requirements/criteria in the advert / job profile to allow the panel to fully recognise your skills and abilities. You will have the opportunity to include a short covering paragraph within your application to give us a little more information about your skills, knowledge, and experience. Disability Confident We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer and guarantee an interview to anyone disclosing a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria for the post. English Fluency The ability to converse at ease with members of the public and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post (for those whose language is a signed language the provision of a sign language interpreter who speaks English to the necessary standard of fluency will be required). 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It is well established team and is subject to ongoing development as an integral part of the delivery to promote road safety, reducing accidents on Hertfordshire roads. About the role National Driver Offenders Retraining Scheme (NDORS) courses are governed by UKROED and delivered by Hertfordshire County Council (HCC) on behalf of Hertfordshire Police. HCC are one of many Course Providers across the UK and delivers several education and training activities that must adhere to national models. HCC are looking to recruit Trainers to join our team in Hertfordshire and are looking for both practical and theory trainers. Trainers will be delivering the following courses in both virtual and physical classrooms across Hertfordshire.<ul>\n<li>National Speed Awareness Course - Theory</li>\n<li>National Motorway Awareness Course - Theory</li>\n<li>Safe and Considerate Driving Course - Theory and Practical Trainers</li>\n<li>What's Driving Us? - Theory</li>\n<li>National Rider Risk Awareness Course (NRRAC) - Theory</li>\n</ul>These roles contribute to our broader aims for encouraging responsible driver/rider behaviour as a mechanism to reduce road crash casualties. An evolving role with new work streams in the future team plan.<ul>\n<li>Development and delivery of Road Safety initiatives and training courses.</li>\n<li>Deliver driver assessments and assess assessors.</li>\n<li>Review and update current practices and procedures.</li>\n</ul> About you Essential criteria:<ul>\n<li>You must have excellent teaching or coaching skills and be able to deliver courses both physically in venues across Hertfordshire as well as online via a digital platform (currently Zoom).</li>\n<li>Hold a training or teaching qualification.</li>\n<li>You will be an existing NDORS licenced Trainer.</li>\n<li>Training will be provided by NDORS Licenced Instructors and regular monitoring provided by our own HCC internal monitors.</li>\n<li>Trainers will be required to deliver courses across 6 days from 08:00 - 21:00.</li>\n<li>There are also opportunities for NDORS instructor training as well as internal monitoring training.</li>\n<li>SCD practical trainer - DVSA registered ADI at a minimum of grade B.</li>\n<li>Hold a behaviour change qualification.</li>\n</ul>Desirable:<ul>\n<li>Fleet licence</li>\n<li>Approved Driving Instructor licence (ADI).</li>\n<li>RoSPA Silver or Gold award.</li>\n<li>Assessors qualification.</li>\n</ul> This job role is within the Community Services, level COM9 job profile. Please locate this via: Job profiles - Community services To hear more about this opportunity please contact Tim Oxley on 01992 555181 for an informal discussion about the role. Please be aware this is an ongoing advert; interviews will be arranged as and when. Benefits of working for us How to apply As part of your application, please upload your most recent CV. Ensure your CV is up to date with your employment history (including any employment gaps), and including any training/qualifications. We encourage you to include examples of where you have demonstrated the requirements/criteria in the advert / job profile to allow the panel to fully recognise your skills and abilities. You will have the opportunity to include a short covering paragraph within your application to give us a little more information about your skills, knowledge, and experiences. Disability Confident We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer and guarantee an interview to anyone disclosing a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria for the post. Safeguarding This role has been identified as requiring a Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check. Driving required You'll need to have the ability to drive and/or travel around Hertfordshire, either using your own mode of transport or a company car to travel to other locations. English Fluency The ability to converse at ease with members of the public and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post (for those whose language is a signed language the provision of a sign language interpreter who speaks English to the necessary standard of fluency will be required). 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You can make a real difference to young people with an Education Health and Care Plan (EHCP) in helping them develop life changing skills which will enable them to develop their independence and confidence which can then enhance their social, educational and employment opportunities. The Travel Training team work closely with young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) attending schools and colleges to deliver an AQA accredited programme which aims to provide young people with the skills to be able to travel independently from home to school/college. About the role The role requires working one to one with young people with an EHCP at KS3 - KS5 who have been identified by the school/ college, from partner agencies and referrals and assigned by the line manager as pupils who will benefit from Travel Training. Focus of the role.<ul>\n<li>To train young people to gain the skills and confidence to use public transport to travel to and from school independently.Ensure eligibility criteria is met and that they are suitable for the programme.</li>\n<li>To regularly monitor and evaluate the child and young person's progress and keep accurate evidence and provide positive and constructive feedback to young people and schools in relation to their training.</li>\n<li>To develop the travel training skills of the students, in the classroom and in the community, assisting students in class based and practical activities where applicable.</li>\n<li>The role requires face to face meetings with families and 1:1 support with young people while out in the community. Excellent communication skills, empathy, patience, and the ability to understand individual needs are vital attributes.</li>\n<li>The role involves planning and managing your own caseload and work patterns whilst being supported by the Travel Trainer manager.</li>\n<li>This role involves a flexible work pattern to support young people in accordance with their timetables/commitments. Key times where you will be required to work with students are during their journey to and from school/college. For example, you may be working with a student from 7.30am to support them into school/college and then will need to support them to get home between 3-3.30. between these hours you will need to arrange your work between various other aspects of the role.</li>\n<li>The focus of this role involves travelling on public transport with young people to and from school/college and therefore entails high levels of supporting young people whilst on walking journeys.</li>\n<li>Ability to face challenges in a proactive way, including developing alternative strategies where required to ensure student progress.</li>\n</ul> About you Essential:<ul>\n<li>Experience of working with SEN children and young people in an educational/informal educational setting, including monitoring development.</li>\n<li>Ability to build and develop relationships with stakeholders (including schools, colleges, and partner agencies) to generate referrals.</li>\n<li>Evidence of previous experience in maintain health and safety standard and safeguarding whilst working with people in the community.</li>\n<li>Demonstrable skills in keeping accurate records and managing own workload to keep up to date with deadlines.</li>\n<li>Communication skills - good written and oral skills with an ability to communicate with ease at all levels in an appropriate, concise, and accurate manner, including building and developing strong professional relationships with students and their families.</li>\n<li>Travel Trainers may be required to work at various locations during the day so a Driving licence and access to a vehicle is required for the role.</li>\n</ul>Desirable:<ul>\n<li>Ability to work flexibly to support young people across Hertfordshire during varied times of the day.</li>\n<li>Evidence of managing a varied caseload.</li>\n</ul> This job role is within the Community Services, level COM7 job profile. Please locate this via: Job profiles - Community services To hear more about this opportunity please contact stuart.scarrott1@hertfordshire.gov.uk for an informal discussion about the role. Interview Date: 14th October 2024 Benefits of working for us How to apply As part of your application, please upload your most recent CV. Ensure your CV is up to date with your employment history (including any employment gaps), and including any training/qualifications. We encourage you to include examples of where you have demonstrated the requirements/criteria in the advert / job profile to allow the panel to fully recognise your skills and abilities. You will have the opportunity to include a short covering paragraph within your application to give us a little more information about your skills, knowledge, and experiences. Secondment This position is open to secondments. If you work for HCC or any other Local Authority and would like to be considered as a Secondment contract, please ensure you complete the Secondment Form as part of your application. If you do not, your application will be considered as a Fixed Term Contract only. Disability Confident We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer and guarantee an interview to anyone disclosing a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria for the post. Safeguarding This role has been identified as requiring a Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check. Driving required You'll need to have the ability to drive and/or travel around Hertfordshire, either using your own mode of transport or a company car to travel to other locations. English Fluency The ability to converse at ease with members of the public and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post (for those whose language is a signed language the provision of a sign language interpreter who speaks English to the necessary standard of fluency will be required). 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The Educational Support for Medical Absence (ESMA) is an educational teaching service for children with medical needs, which sits within Access and Inclusion, part of the Integrated Services for Learning (ISL) portfolio within Children's Services. ISL is a multi-disciplinary service comprising of SEND Specialist Advice and Support services, Access & Inclusion Services, Educational Psychologists and Statutory services. Within the service, there is a vacancy for an ESMA Teacher to deliver the core curriculum (English, Maths & Science) to pupils in Key Stages 1, 2 & 3. About the role As part of Integrated Services for Learning (ISL) the post holder will work closely with schools, health professionals and other agencies to ensure children absent from school for medical reasons are provided with the best possible education and supported to return to school when appropriate. We are looking for an outstanding teacher to deliver quality teaching with an understanding of working with children with medical needs (physical and mental), and an excellent communicator who also believes in the importance of pastoral care and support. About you Essential: • Educated to degree level and hold Qualified Teacher Status. • Minimum five years relevant and successful teaching experience. • You will have recent classroom experience, practice knowledge for the subject specialism (English, Maths, Science). • Able to demonstrate a thorough understanding of relevant high-quality teaching and learning. • In-depth knowledge and understanding of best practice in relation to meeting the needs of children with health and SEND. • Ability to model excellent practice and lead by example. • Be able to evaluate practice and evidence the impact of interventions. • Ability to use data and performance measures to evaluate practice, evidence outcomes and identify areas for development. • Commitment to promoting equal opportunities and diversity. • Excellent communication and technology (ICT) skills. • Ability to prioritise work within a multi-professional team reflecting service priorities. • Able to travel independently - current driving licence. Desirable: • Hold relevant additional qualification in a specialist area e.g. SEND, Autism, SpLD, SLCN, PNI, National SENCO Award etc. To hear more about this opportunity please contact Carli Sutton, ESMA Lead Teacher on 01442 454433 or via email: carli.sutton@hertfordshire.gov.uk for an informal discussion about the role. Interview Date: 11th October Benefits of working for us How to apply As part of your application, please upload your most recent CV. Ensure your CV is up to date with your employment history (including any employment gaps), and including any training/qualifications. We encourage you to include examples of where you have demonstrated the requirements/criteria in the advert / job outline, to allow the panel to fully recognise your skills and abilities. You will have the opportunity to include a short covering paragraph within your application to give us a little more information about your skills, knowledge, and experiences. Secondment This position is open to secondments. If you work for HCC or any other Local Authority and would like to be considered as a Secondment contract, please ensure you complete the Secondment Form as part of your application. If you do not, your application will be considered as a Fixed Term Contract only. Disability Confident We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer and guarantee an interview to anyone disclosing a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria for the post. Safeguarding This role has been identified as requiring a Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check. Driving required You'll need to have the ability to drive and/or travel around Hertfordshire, either using your own mode of transport or a company car to travel to other locations. English Fluency The ability to converse at ease with members of the public and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post (for those whose language is a signed language the provision of a sign language interpreter who speaks English to the necessary standard of fluency will be required). Further information about the legal requirement can be found here.","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£30,000 - £46,525 pa plus SEN, dependent on experience","publishDate":"2024-09-18T07:04:10.000Z","expirationDate":"2024-10-01T00:00:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/fc7b687d-7902-4756-aca1-1d05568af6fc.png","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"c99bc82c-108f-42c8-bf15-d80613e4ed10","title":"Delivery Driver (Variable Hours)","employer":"Hertfordshire County Council","department":"","location":"Welwyn Garden City","locationType":3,"description":"Job Title: Delivery Driver (Variable Hours) Starting Salary: £23,114 opportunity to progress to £23,500 - Pay Increase pending Hours: 37.0 Location: Welwyn Garden City Contract Type: Variable Directorate: Resources About the team Herts FullStop is the 'one stop shop' for all purchasing needs, with everything from Stationery and Furniture to Arts & Crafts and Classroom resources. We are regarded as a business that offers great value and a personal service to its customers. Herts FullStop has over 60 years' experience of supplying goods and services to educational establishments. As well as educational establishments we also supply other non-profit making groups such as charities, the NHS, local authorities, and childminder groups. About the role We recognise work life balance is important. We have a range of contracts available, including contracts that would allow you to have over 90% of school holidays as non-working time. We also do not require our Delivery Drivers to work evenings or weekends. Within this role, you will:<ul>\n<li>Complete customer deliveries and collections of all types in line with our high standards.</li>\n<li>Operate your vehicle in a safe, legal and economical manner at all times.</li>\n<li>Follow all safety and legal procedures</li>\n</ul>We have great opportunities for you to join us on a 'zero hours' basis. This gives you great flexibility and means you can work the days you are available and when Herts Fullstop require you. To meet our customer's needs, there will be peak times (where you may need to support the business at short notice)<ul>\n<li>Jan/Feb/March</li>\n<li>June/July/September</li>\n</ul> About you Essential:<ul>\n<li> A C1 licence is required for this role, however if you do not already hold one, we can fund training for you to achieve this. </li>\n<li>Driver Certificate of Professional Competence (CPC) Qualification</li>\n<li>Ability to follow route plans and maps.</li>\n<li>Ability to work on own initiative with minimum supervision.</li>\n</ul>Desirable<ul><li>Previous experience would be advantageous.</li></ul> This job role is within the Operational Services, level OPS4 job profile. Please locate this via: Job profiles - Operational services To hear more about this opportunity please contact Colin O'Reilly, colin.oreilly@hertsfullstop.co.uk for an informal discussion about the role. Interview Date: Benefits of working for us How to apply As part of your application, please upload your most recent CV. Ensure your CV is up to date with your employment history (including any employment gaps), and including any training/qualifications. We encourage you to include examples of where you have demonstrated the requirements/criteria in the advert / job profile to allow the panel to fully recognise your skills and abilities. You will have the opportunity to include a short covering paragraph within your application to give us a little more information about your skills, knowledge, and experiences. Disability Confident We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer and guarantee an interview to anyone disclosing a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria for the post. Safeguarding This role has been identified as requiring a Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check. Driving required You'll need to have the ability to drive and/or travel around Hertfordshire, either using your own mode of transport or a company car to travel to other locations. English Fluency The ability to converse at ease with members of the public and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post (for those whose language is a signed language the provision of a sign language interpreter who speaks English to the necessary standard of fluency will be required). Further information about the legal requirement can be found here.","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£23,114 opportunity to progress to £23,500","publishDate":"2024-09-17T12:00:45.000Z","expirationDate":"2024-10-01T00:00:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/8a2edfe8-a321-441f-a529-da992b5a9a43.png","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"44bb4be8-9418-4d91-8a7a-98e03f987c58","title":"Access Specialist","employer":"Hertfordshire County Council","department":"","location":"Stevenage","locationType":3,"description":"Job Title: Access Specialist Starting Salary: £23,500 progressing to £25,979 pa Pro rata (Actual approx. £14,290 progressing to £15,98 pa) - Pay increase pending Hours: 30-hours, Term Time Only (39 weeks) Location: Stevenage - with travel countywide Contract Type: Permanent Directorate: Childrens Services About the team We are actively recruiting for an Access Specialist within the Vision Impairment Service (CYP). This is an exciting opportunity to join the Vision Impairment team to support schools with modification of curriculum resources and activities for pupils who will access their literacy through Braille/tactile diagrams alongside specialist technology plus supporting in the classroom. About the role You will work across Hertfordshire under the guidance of the Curriculum Access Specialist Coordinators and Specialist Advisory Teachers. You will work with children and young people with vision impairment within schools or early years settings, providing direct classroom support, preparing teaching and learning materials and modelling best practice. You will help these learners to develop their Braille and specialist ICT skills. • Produce resources in line with the National Curriculum in an accessible format for individual children and young people with vision impairment, Braille, audio, concrete materials and 3D models. • Mentor and train school-based staff responsible for meeting the needs of the pupil with vision impairment in modification of learning materials/experiences and the production of specialist resources. • Support the training of staff and pupils in the use of specialist equipment. • Work directly with pupils with vision impairment to support the development of their Braille skills and deliver specialist programmes devised by Specialist Advisory Teachers for Vision Impairment. • Contribute to the planning, monitoring, and recording of pupil progress. • Liaise with school staff and other professionals within educational settings regarding learning materials for the child or young person with vision impairment. • Undertake mandatory HCC and relevant specialist in-service training. • Maintain awareness of current thinking and relevant developments, in order to improve and further develop service delivery. About you Essential requirements for this role: • Experience of successfully supporting children or young people and adults in a learning situation. • Good overall ICT skills. • A working knowledge of Braille is a requirement for this post and training will be provided. • You will be required to pass the RNIB Certificate in Contracted Braille (UEB) course and exam. In addition to this, you will be required to undertake the VIEW Partners in Learning - Advanced Certificate for education support staff working with Vision Impaired students. You will have two years to successfully complete both courses. • A driving licence and access to a car for work purposes. This is an amazing opportunity to learn a host of new skills, working throughout Hertfordshire with the Vision Impairment Team. This is a rewarding role where you will facilitate access for learners with Vision Impairment and inspire them to achieve their upmost potential. In return we can offer you a supportive management team and ongoing professional development, along with a host of other competitive employee benefits. This job role is within the Community Services, level COM6 job profile. Please locate this via: Job profiles - Community services To hear more about this opportunity please contact Jeanie.Eales@hertfordshire.gov.uk and Gill.Horrex@hertfordshire.gov.uk for an informal discussion about the role. Recruitment timeline: Interviews will be arranged on an ad hoc basis during the advertising period. Please check your emails for update. Benefits of working for us How to apply As part of your application, please upload your most recent CV. Ensure your CV is up to date with your employment history (including any employment gaps), and including any training/qualifications. We encourage you to include examples of where you have demonstrated the requirements/criteria in the advert / job profile to allow the panel to fully recognise your skills and abilities. You will have the opportunity to include a short covering paragraph within your application to give us a little more information about your skills, knowledge, and experiences. Disability Confident We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer and guarantee an interview to anyone disclosing a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria for the post. Safeguarding This role has been identified as requiring a Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check. Driving required You'll need to have the ability to drive and/or travel around Hertfordshire, either using your own mode of transport or a company car to travel to other locations. English Fluency The ability to converse at ease with members of the public and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post (for those whose language is a signed language the provision of a sign language interpreter who speaks English to the necessary standard of fluency will be required). Further information about the legal requirement can be found here.","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£23,500 progressing to £25,979 pa","publishDate":"2024-09-17T12:00:45.000Z","expirationDate":"2024-09-30T00:00:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/c638052d-2aba-4d38-9fef-ba4ff6087b87.png","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"6a547301-7f07-47d4-88fe-4842b0045c97","title":"HCC26189 - School Driver/Attendant","employer":"Hertfordshire County Council","department":"","location":"St Albans","locationType":3,"description":"Job Title: School Driver/Attendant Salary:£23,114 progressing to £23,500 (Pay Increase pending) Team: Integrated Transport Unit Hours: 20 hrs per week Location: St Albans Contract type: Permanent - Term Time Only This is an exciting opportunity to join out team of internal staff and vehicles transporting pupils with special needs to Watling View School. The school caters for children with a wide range of complex and profound learning difficulties. The role sits within the Integrated Transport Unit (ITU). It delivers transport services for home to school transport and Adult Care services ensuring passengers have access to high quality, efficient journeys. We are looking for people with a caring and professional approach. The ideal person will naturally go above and beyond: acknowledging that our passengers value a friendly face and someone who is thoughtful and considerate: flexibility is therefore essential. You will need to be a good team worker, able to work unsupervised with a 'can do' attitude and especially treating people with dignity and respect. On a daily basis you will be working closely with children with varying levels of complex and profound learning difficulties that includes sever autism, complex medical conditions, physical and mobility difficulties as well as severe developmental delay. The ideal candidate would be able to communicate effectively with a diverse range of people, which includes vulnerable children with special needs, parents, and school staff. To consider that the role requires a willingness to understand the children's needs, to have patience and compassion. Be prepared to undertake various training sessions related to this role at nominated locations. As part of a two person crew the vehicle is the responsibility of both driver / attendants and it's their duty to carry out daily checks, cleanliness of the vehicle and to report any defects or accidents involving the vehicle or passengers. Requirements: A D1 category Driving Licence is essential for this role. This job role is within the Operational Services, level OPS4 job profile. Please locate this via: Job profiles - Operational services To hear more about this opportunity please contact Zia Simona, Zia.Simona1@hertfordshire.gov.uk for an informal discussion about the role. Closing Date: 29/09/2024 Interview Date:09/10/2024 & 11/10/2024 Benefits of working for us How to apply As part of your application, please upload your most recent CV. Ensure your CV is up to date with your employment history (including any employment gaps), and including any training/qualifications. We encourage you to include examples of where you have demonstrated the requirements/criteria in the advert / job profile to allow the panel to fully recognise your skills and abilities. You will have the opportunity to include a short covering paragraph within your application to give us a little more information about your skills, knowledge, and experiences. Secondment This position is open to secondments. If you work for HCC or any other Local Authority and would like to be considered as a Secondment contract, please ensure you complete the Secondment Form as part of your application. If you do not, your application will be considered as a Fixed Term Contract only. Disability Confident We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer and guarantee an interview to anyone disclosing a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria for the post. Safeguarding This role has been identified as requiring a Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check. Driving required You'll need to have the ability to drive and/or travel around Hertfordshire, either using your own mode of transport or a company car to travel to other locations. English Fluency The ability to converse at ease with members of the public and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post (for those whose language is a signed language the provision of a sign language interpreter who speaks English to the necessary standard of fluency will be required). Further information about the legal requirement can be found here.","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£23114 Progressing to £23500 (Increase pending)","publishDate":"2024-09-16T03:31:33.000Z","expirationDate":"2024-09-29T00:00:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/f8571035-8103-4b87-86c1-a4b475022a3b.png","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"8d5dbafc-e763-4e99-ba78-c26825a6e9af","title":"Occupational Therapist Assistant's","employer":"Hertfordshire County Council","department":"","location":"Hertfordshire","locationType":3,"description":"Job Title: Occupational Therapist Assistants Starting Salary: £25,545 with the opportunity to progress to £28,770 - Pay Increase pending Hours: Full Time and Part Time hours available Location: Farnham House, Stevenage, and Apsley, Hemel Hempstead Contract Type: Permanent Directorate: Adult Care Services About the team The Enablement team are a friendly, supportive, and passionate team, that consists of Occupational Therapist and Community Care Officers. The team works across the county providing enabling therapy interventions to adults over 18. The purpose of these interventions is to meet meaningful and person centred goals around activities of daily living To help people become more independent and work towards their enablement goals. This may include a variety of interventions for example, developing or recovering every day skills, learning new techniques or working on increasing confidence with activities of daily living or by provision of equipment. About the role We are a well-established team, and we are excited to have the opportunity to add this new role to the team. We are looking for 3 occupational therapy assistants to work alongside our Occupational Therapist to support people with their enablement goals. Assistants will also provide therapy interventions independently under guidance of a qualified Occupational Therapist. You will need to liaise regularly with the qualified therapist regarding therapy interventions and progress. You will report back on progress or negative changes to the person's ability to undertake the session. You will assist in home visits under direction of qualified OT, provide and review appropriate equipment and complete relevant documentation. You will need to be able to provide and receiving complex information which requires empathy and reassurance, communicating where there may be barriers to understanding. You must be able to maintain accurate and timely records of interventions as direct by the OT. About you Essential: 1) Communication Skills -effective communication with the people you will be working with their families and health and social care teams. This includes explaining therapy interventions, listening to concerns and documenting progress clearly. 2) Compassion and Patience - Working with individuals who may be facing physical, emotional or cognitive challenges requires empathy understand and the ability to maintain patience during slow progress. 3) Team work and collaboration - working closely with the occupational therapist, other social care and health professionals and carers. 4) Record keeping - Maintain accurate and timely records of interventions, using a variety of IT platforms. 5) Organisational Skills - including time management are required to manage multiple therapy interventions and prioritise your daily schedule to meet team needs. Desirable: 1) Problem solving ability -Critical thinking to adapt therapy interventions to meet each person's unique needs. 2) Knowledge of medical conditions - understanding of various conditions that affect people we work with enabling better tailored therapy plans. 3) Active listening -paying close attention to feedback and concerns to tailor therapy effectively. 4) Functional assessor - to assess functional needs and determine appropriate equipment improve independence and mobility. 5) Motivational Skills - encouraging and inspiring people to stay committed to their therapy process. 6) Adaptability - people's needs, and progress can vary, and plans may need to change very quickly. Being flexible and willing to adjust therapy techniques Is critical to meet evolving needs and therapeutic goals. This job role is within the Health and Social Care, level 7 job profile. Please locate this via: Job profiles - Health and social care To hear more about this opportunity please contact sarah.pender@hertfordshire.gov.uk for an informal discussion about the role. Interview Date: week commencing 7th of October Benefits of working for us How to apply As part of your application, please upload your most recent CV. Ensure your CV is up to date with your employment history (including any employment gaps), and including any training/qualifications. We encourage you to include examples of where you have demonstrated the requirements/criteria in the advert / job profile to allow the panel to fully recognise your skills and abilities. You will have the opportunity to include a short covering paragraph within your application to give us a little more information about your skills, knowledge, and experiences. Secondment This position is open to secondments. If you work for HCC or any other Local Authority and would like to be considered as a Secondment contract, please ensure you complete the Secondment Form as part of your application. If you do not, your application will be considered as a Fixed Term Contract only. Disability Confident We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer and guarantee an interview to anyone disclosing a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria for the post. Safeguarding This role has been identified as requiring a Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check. English Fluency The ability to converse at ease with members of the public and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post (for those whose language is a signed language the provision of a sign language interpreter who speaks English to the necessary standard of fluency will be required). Further information about the legal requirement can be found here.","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£25,545 progressing to £28,770","publishDate":"2024-09-16T03:31:33.000Z","expirationDate":"2024-09-29T00:00:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/f837bc33-7026-4cc1-b239-c7223aebc8a3.png","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"1c1355e3-1bad-497f-924b-f1e3c6e5bd66","title":"Adolescent Practitioner","employer":"Hertfordshire County Council","department":"","location":"Garston","locationType":3,"description":"Job Title: Adolescent Practitioner Starting Salary: £32,076- £34,834 - Pay Increase pending Hours: 37.0 Location: Garston Contract Type: Permanent Directorate: Childrens Services We're looking for someone who is passionate and committed to providing support to young people and their families. You will be part of a highly supportive and motivated, multi-disciplinary team that provides support to vulnerable young people and their families to prevent escalation into specialist services. This is an excellent opportunity to further develop your skills and knowledge with adolescents and families and to truly influence the lives of young people.<ul>\n<li>You will be covering Watford, Three Rivers and Hertsmere:</li>\n<li>You will work directly with families in crisis to assess and to formulate action plans to prevent family breakdown.</li>\n<li>You will work with young people and families to address contextual harm, including exploitation, anti-social behaviours and homelessness.</li>\n<li>You will be working with children who may be neurodiverse or experiencing poor emotional and mental health.</li>\n<li>You will have the opportunity to work with young people in the Youth Justice System and supervise Court orders, to reduce the likelihood of further offending, by working holistically with young people and their families.</li>\n<li>You will support families to ensure that they receive the 'Right Response' from the appropriate agency at the lowest levels of need without unnecessary delay.</li>\n<li>You will work in partnership with a wide range of key organisations and individuals including housing and local services to ensure young people receive appropriate and effective services.</li>\n<li>This is an excellent opportunity to further develop your skills and knowledge with adolescents and families and to truly make a difference in the lives of young people.</li>\n</ul>Essential:<ul>\n<li>No formal qualification required, however having some experience of working with adolescents and families is a requirement of the role.</li>\n<li>You will need to have a full driving licence and use of vehicle.</li>\n<li>You will need to have the ability to complete home visits and undertake lone working in the community.</li>\n<li>You will need to have suitable IT skills.</li>\n</ul>Desirable:<ul>\n<li>Experience of undertaking assessments and case work.</li>\n<li>Some experience of working with young people subject to Court Orders or have some working knowledge of the Criminal Justice system and children's services.</li>\n<li>Experience of using the team around the family (TAF) approach</li>\n</ul> This job role is within the Health and Social Care Services, level HSC9 job profile. Please locate this via: Job profiles - Health and social care To hear more about this opportunity please contact Meera Parmar at meera.parmar@hertfordshire.gov.uk for an informal discussion about the role. Closing Date : 29.09.2024 Interview Date: W/c 8.10.2024 Benefits of working for us How to apply As part of your application, please upload your most recent CV. Ensure your CV is up to date with your employment history (including any employment gaps), and including any training/qualifications. We encourage you to include examples of where you have demonstrated the requirements/criteria in the advert / job profile to allow the panel to fully recognise your skills and abilities. You will have the opportunity to include a short covering paragraph within your application to give us a little more information about your skills, knowledge, and experiences. Disability Confident We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer and guarantee an interview to anyone disclosing a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria for the post. Safeguarding This role has been identified as requiring a Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check. Driving required You'll need to have the ability to drive and/or travel around Hertfordshire, either using your own mode of transport or a company car to travel to other locations. English Fluency The ability to converse at ease with members of the public and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post (for those whose language is a signed language the provision of a sign language interpreter who speaks English to the necessary standard of fluency will be required). Further information about the legal requirement can be found here.","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£32,076- £34,834","publishDate":"2024-09-13T12:00:46.000Z","expirationDate":"2024-09-29T00:00:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/2399a9c4-c9d4-4455-9185-6af6d427b730.png","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"ddc95f8c-40f4-4024-aae3-35ff22a1d986","title":"Carers Practitioner","employer":"Hertfordshire County Council","department":"","location":"Stevenage","locationType":3,"description":"Job Title: Carers Practitioner Salary: £29,269 with the opportunity to progress to £32,076 - Pay increase pending Hours: 37 hours per week Location: Lister Hospital, Stevenage Contract Type: Permanent Directorate: Adult Care Services About the team We are looking for an enthusiastic and committed Carer's practitioner to join our Integrated Discharge team based at Lister Hospital supporting Carers within their caring role with a focus on giving good quality information and advice to carers whilst their cared for person is in an acute hospital and when they leave the hospital. This may include financial, benefits advice, signposting and helping them be recognised, respected, and heard as carers. About the role You can make a significant difference to the lives of our patients and their carers by providing support, advice, guidance and respite incorporating risk reduction, safeguarding and positive risk taking. You will provide a carers assessment using;<ul>\n<li> Analytical skills to inform assessments, decision-making and intervention </li>\n<li> Assessing and supporting carers, promoting creative solutions including direct payments and contingency planning </li>\n<li> Support planning to ensure that outcomes identified at assessment are met through the provision of support, equipment, minor adaptations and enabling programmes </li>\n<li> Actively engaging with carers as individuals and through organisations and community groups. Where necessary undertake carers assessments and provide relevant information, advice and appropriate support </li>\n<li> Working in partnership and developing relationships with local community groups, organisations and community members (in all settings) to achieve positive outcomes for Hertfordshire carers and citizens </li>\n<li> Professional skills to inform assessment, decision making and interventions in line with professional expectation and supports others to do the same </li>\n</ul>You will<ul>\n<li> Ensure effective safeguarding and risk management </li>\n<li> Addresses adversity and social exclusion </li>\n<li> Promote independence and autonomy </li>\n<li> Look to prevention and early intervention where appropriate </li>\n<li> Demonstrate HCC Values and Behaviours and Professional Standards </li>\n<li> Have a Professional understanding of the care act within your general responsibilities </li>\n</ul>You will ensure effective safeguarding and risk management, when an adult is at risk of social exclusion. Assisting people to deal with adverse circumstances such as: poor health, poverty, inadequate living conditions; as well as maximising the strength of individuals, their families and their communities. You will actively promote Equality and Diversity and challenge discrimination. Carer Practitioners will endorse and act in accordance with the principles of patient personalisation, ensuring that care and support are person-centred and as far as possible put the people with whom they work in control of their lives. In doing so they will carry out assessments of need, plan and deliver services and review outcomes with the individual, their personal networks and support providers. About you Essential Criteria<ul>\n<li> Full driving licence with access to a vehicle </li>\n<li> Professional understanding of the care act within your general responsibilities </li>\n<li> Knowledge of the human rights act and how the laws protect the adults in your care. </li>\n<li> Ability to work within multidiscipline teams. </li>\n<li> Solid report writing skills. </li>\n<li> A passion for what you do and care for the people you support. </li>\n</ul>Desirable Criteria<ul>\n<li> Effective safeguarding and risk management. </li>\n<li> Addresses adversity and social exclusion </li>\n<li> Promoting independence and autonomy. </li>\n<li> Look to prevention and early intervention where appropriate. </li>\n<li> Demonstrate HCC Values and Behaviours and Professional Standards </li>\n</ul> This job role is within the Health and Social Care, level 8 job profile. Please locate this via: Job profiles - Health and social care To hear more about this opportunity please contact catherine.sherriff@hertfordshire.gov.uk for an informal discussion about the role. This is an ongoing vacancy and applications will be considered as and when received Benefits of working for us How to apply As part of your application, please upload your most recent CV. Ensure your CV is up to date with your employment history (including any employment gaps), and including any training/qualifications. We encourage you to include examples of where you have demonstrated the requirements/criteria in the advert / job profile to allow the panel to fully recognise your skills and abilities. You will have the opportunity to include a short covering paragraph within your application to give us a little more information about your skills, knowledge, and experiences. Disability Confident We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer and guarantee an interview to anyone disclosing a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria for the post. Safeguarding This role has been identified as requiring a Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check. Driving required You'll need to have the ability to drive and/or travel around Hertfordshire, either using your own mode of transport or a company car to travel to other locations. English Fluency The ability to converse at ease with members of the public and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post (for those whose language is a signed language the provision of a sign language interpreter who speaks English to the necessary standard of fluency will be required). Further information about the legal requirement can be found here. ","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£29,269 with the opportunity to progress to £32,076 - Pay increase pending","publishDate":"2024-09-13T06:00:11.000Z","expirationDate":"2024-10-27T03:24:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/d818a358-b40b-42e8-91c8-cf82d3389f40.png","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"8fb84285-6f7e-4b43-b539-b25c8f634529","title":"Assistant Chief Fire Officer","employer":"Hertfordshire County Council","department":"","location":"Stevenage","locationType":3,"description":"Job Title: Assistant Chief Fire Officer Starting Salary: £106,368 to £117,333 . Salary is inclusive of a 10% Continuous Duty Allowance which is payable to be part of the Principal Officers' Rota Hours: 37 Location: Stevenage Contract Type: Permanent Directorate: Community Protection Could you be our Assistant Chief Fire Officer? At Hertfordshire Fire and Rescue, we pride ourselves on our commitment to excellence, safety, and community service. Our mission is to protect and serve the 1.2 million people who live and work in our county through prevention, preparedness and rapid response. We achieve this by creating a culture of teamwork, innovation and continuous improvement. The role of Assistant Chief Fire Officer is crucial to our organisation. This leadership position demands not only a deep understanding of fire service operations, but also a visionary approach to strategic planning and community engagement For more detailed information of the role, please visit our microsite: Assistant Chief Fire Officer To arrange an informal and confidential chat, please contact Mark.Barber@hertfordshire.gov.uk This job role is within the Organisational Leadership level 17 job profile. Please locate this via: Job profiles - Organisational Leadership Benefits of working for us Disability Confident We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer and guarantee an interview to anyone disclosing a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria for the post. Safeguarding This role has been identified as requiring a Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check. Driving required You'll need to have the ability to drive and/or travel around Hertfordshire, either using your own mode of transport or a company car to travel to other locations. English Fluency The ability to converse at ease with members of the public and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post (for those whose language is a signed language the provision of a sign language interpreter who speaks English to the necessary standard of fluency will be required). Further information about the legal requirement can be found here.","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£106,368 to £117,333","publishDate":"2024-09-12T06:13:50.000Z","expirationDate":"2024-10-06T00:00:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/0b2c8386-fe2d-44e2-9f1f-8f5294a85fa9.png","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"1c21206d-1951-4cb1-9a9c-ca67bb2da1f8","title":"Relief Dial-A-Ride Driver - South Hertfordshire","employer":"Hertfordshire County Council","department":"","location":"Watford","locationType":3,"description":"Job Title: Relief Dial-A-Ride Driver - South Hertfordshire Starting Salary: £23,114 progressing to £23,500 pro rata for part-time - Pay Increase pending Hours: 30 Location: Watford Contract Type: Permanent Directorate: Growth & Environment About the team Do you want to help elderly and/or disabled people in your local community? In this role you will be responsible for providing a safe, friendly and reliable door to door transport service for people unable to access other public transport. About the role The objective of the post holder is to cover the regular driver when they are absent from duties, this could be countywide. You will be responsible for transporting service users to various locations across Hertfordshire. You will also be responsible for collecting passenger fares and depositing cash. Challenges and opportunities: You will need to be able to assist passengers on and off the vehicle including wheelchair users and be able to work unsupervised with a 'can do' attitude. To follow pre-prepared routes, ensuring timings are kept to schedule, and passengers are transported safely and efficiently as well as collect passenger fares. About you You must be a confident and safe driver with experience in driving both manual and automatic vehicles. You must be licenced to drive minibus-type vehicles with a D1 category licence. A driving assessment will be required, if offered the position. We are looking for people with a caring and professional approach. The ideal person will naturally go above and beyond; acknowledging that our passengers value a friendly face and someone who is thoughtful and considerate. In return we can offer you training for dealing with vulnerable adults and children, paid annual leave and access to a wide range of additional benefits and rewards This job role is within the Operational Services, level OPS4 job profile. Please locate this via: Job profiles - Operational services To hear more about this opportunity please contact wayne.emery@hertfordshire.gov.uk for an informal discussion about the role. Interview Date: TBC Benefits of working for us How to apply As part of your application, please upload your most recent CV. Ensure your CV is up to date with your employment history (including any employment gaps), and including any training/qualifications. We encourage you to include examples of where you have demonstrated the requirements/criteria in the advert / job profile to allow the panel to fully recognise your skills and abilities. You will have the opportunity to include a short covering paragraph within your application to give us a little more information about your skills, knowledge, and experiences. Disability Confident We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer and guarantee an interview to anyone disclosing a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria for the post. Safeguarding This role has been identified as requiring a Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check. Driving required You'll need to have the ability to drive and/or travel around Hertfordshire, either using your own mode of transport or a company car to travel to other locations. English Fluency The ability to converse at ease with members of the public and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post (for those whose language is a signed language the provision of a sign language interpreter who speaks English to the necessary standard of fluency will be required). Further information about the legal requirement can be found here.","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£23,114 progressing to £23,500 pro rata for part-time","publishDate":"2024-09-09T12:01:02.000Z","expirationDate":"2024-09-30T00:00:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/b5f5ec0f-30f6-4210-b367-1cff98e76cc5.png","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"60055a68-314e-47a0-9f59-878a59e9f001","title":"Deputy Site Manager","employer":"Hertfordshire County Council","department":"","location":"Watford","locationType":3,"description":"Job Title: Deputy Site Manager Starting Salary: £25,408 progressing to £28,089 - Pay Increase pending Hours: 40.0 Location: Waterdale Contract Type: Permanent Directorate: Growth & Environment About the team This is an exciting opportunity to join the Recycling Centre service team with our vision to increase recycling rates and divert waste from landfill. About the role You will be acting as Deputy Manager on site, instructing and mentoring operatives when the site Manager is on leave. Be responsible for the safe opening and closing of site. Managing all documentation for the site both paper form and computerised in the site managers absence. Show and help service users put their waste in the correct areas as appropriate. Check permits for vans and trailers and check for certain types of waste. Ensure that the waste streams do not get mixed up. Maintain a clean and tidy work environment. Look for ways to improve customer service and recycling rates. Compaction of waste through use of JCB's and compactors (training provided) All training is provided including but not limited to First Aid, Fire Marshall, Manual Handling and Plant. Opportunity to progress within the team. About you We'll need you to have a proven track record of delivering excellent customer service and be able to ensure work is carried out to a high standard. With highly developed interpersonal skills you will be confident in advising residents of how to dispose of their waste. Ability to remain calm under pressure, work safely and follow procedures whilst maintaining a high level of service in all weather conditions Experience of working under prolonged periods of sustained physical effort. Able to support and manage a team of operatives. Be the first aider and fire marshal on site. Operative for the JCB for which training will be provided. This job role is within the Operational Services, level OPS6 job profile. Please locate this via: Job profiles - Operational services To hear more about this opportunity please contact Lorna.stump@hertfordshire.gov.uk for an informal discussion about the role. Interview Date: TBC Benefits of working for us How to apply As part of your application, please upload your most recent CV. Ensure your CV is up to date with your employment history (including any employment gaps), and including any training/qualifications. We encourage you to include examples of where you have demonstrated the requirements/criteria in the advert / job profile to allow the panel to fully recognise your skills and abilities. You will have the opportunity to include a short covering paragraph within your application to give us a little more information about your skills, knowledge, and experiences. Disability Confident We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer and guarantee an interview to anyone disclosing a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria for the post. English Fluency The ability to converse at ease with members of the public and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post (for those whose language is a signed language the provision of a sign language interpreter who speaks English to the necessary standard of fluency will be required). Further information about the legal requirement can be found here.","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£25,408 progressing to £28,089","publishDate":"2024-09-04T12:01:04.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-03-31T00:00:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/790a56b1-edc0-4cc8-aa56-fe4ce7610e88.png","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"90792859-c019-4b44-92df-361ec1391e43","title":"Waste Supervisor","employer":"Hertfordshire County Council","department":"","location":"Hertfordshire","locationType":3,"description":"Advert Information Job Title: Waste Supervisor Location: Hertfordshire Starting Salary: £38,648 with the opportunity to progress to £42,369 pa (pro rata for part-time) Hours: 40 per week - Pay Increase Pending Contract: Permanent Diversity: We are an inclusive employer and value a diverse workforce As part of the Waste Management Unit, fulfilling the statutory duties of a waste disposal authority, the Recycling Centre service in Hertfordshire receives c1.5million visitors each year and handles c80,000 tonnes of household waste across a network of 16 Recycling Centres. As an individual experienced in managing and motivating remote teams to achieve outstanding results and high levels of customer service, you will manage Recycling Centres in line with Health and Safety, Waste industry (EA) and other applicable legislations. Working as part of a small team in the Recycling Centre service you will manage and continuously improve the provision of this statutory service to the residents of Hertfordshire. Working closely with colleagues in a small team to manage a number of Recycling Centres and Reuse shops within the county. Duties and responsibilities will include:<ul>\n<li>Ensuring compliance with all applicable legislation including Environmental and Health & Safety requirements</li>\n<li>Promote continuous improvement in levels of customer service as well as recycling performance, waste reduction and increasing Reuse.</li>\n<li>Travel round the county providing visible leadership to remote teams and conducting frequent inspections relating to service provision and compliance.</li>\n<li>Dealing with members of the public in person, on the phone and via written communications.</li>\n<li>Investigate accidents, incidents, complaints and customer enquiries to provide a full and reasoned response and resolution.</li>\n<li>Challenging service users who may be fraudulently accessing free public services and at the expense of tax payers.</li>\n<li>Make reasoned and evidenced decisions regarding service provision on weekends on behalf of senior management.</li>\n<li>Using initiative and creativity to solve complex problems within the framework of applicable legislation and council policy.</li>\n<li>Responsible for the effective maintenance of infrastructure, plant and machinery at recycling centres</li>\n<li>Use clear and effective communications with contractors to ensure continuous service delivery.</li>\n<li>Identifying the need for and placing orders for goods and services related to the service and goods receipting for invoice payment approval.</li>\n</ul> Additional Information As someone engaged in ensuring a compliant and positive working environment across a diverse and dispersed front line team everyday will present different challenges. Working closely with different members of the Recycling Centre and Reuse Team, the Waste Management Unit and colleagues from across HCC you will have the opportunity to help deliver and shape a service that many residents rely upon as well as helping the Council protect the environment for future generations. The successful applicant will be able to demonstrate:<ul>\n<li>Leadership and management skills in dealing with front line staff</li>\n<li>Experience in managing Health and Safety, preferably backed up with a relevant qualification</li>\n<li>Proven ability to improve services through managing a team of staff</li>\n<li>Ability to deal with members of the public and communicate policy and legislative restrictions in clear terms acknowledging the diversity of Hertfordshire residents.</li>\n<li>Proven ability to effectively and efficiently manage operations similar to a Recycling Centre.</li>\n<li>Daily access to a vehicle and the ability to drive around the county as required.</li>\n</ul>This is a rolling advert may close early if excessive applications are received. Interview date(s): tbc For an informal discussion and more information please contact: Lorna.stump@hertfordshire.gov.uk Benefits of working for us: • Flexible Working Arrangements (depending on the role) • Excellent Career Development • Salary Exchange for Additional Benefits • Excellent Pension Scheme with Employer Contributions • Shopping Discounts • Support Groups & Wellbeing Schemes Disability Confident: We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer and guarantee an interview to anyone disclosing a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria for the post. English Fluency: The ability to converse at ease with members of the public and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post (for those whose language is a signed language the provision of a sign language interpreter who speaks English to the necessary standard of fluency will be required). Further information about the legal requirement can be found here. Driving Roles Only: As part of this role, you will be required to travel to other HCC Sites/Residences either using your own mode of transport or a company car. In light of this, the ability to drive and/or travel around the County is required for this role a DVLA check will be required on appointment. How to Apply As part of the application, you will be required to upload your most recent CV ensuring gaps in employment have been addressed.","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£38,648 progressing to £42,369","publishDate":"2024-09-04T06:00:09.000Z","expirationDate":"2024-10-02T00:00:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/1a30ba2c-eb0b-44bd-9211-dc553c5879f6.png","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"4c5b16cc-03f4-4661-a316-864ccf778649","title":"Childrens Qualified Social Worker","employer":"Hertfordshire County Council","department":"","location":"Hemel Hempstead & Stevenage","locationType":2,"description":"Job Title: Childrens Social Worker Salary: £35,745 per annum + £5,673 market enhanced payment progressing to £39,196 per annum + £5,242 market enhanced payment PLUS £1k one off welcome payment* - Pay Increase pending Hours: 37 Location: Base locations in Stevenage and Apsley. Whilst you will have a base, each team has a geographic area they cover which will require regular access to a vehicle in order to travel to meetings Contract Type: Permanent Directorate: Childrens Services\n \n<h2 class=\"lumesse-section-header lumesse-section-header-1\">About the service</h2>\nAt Hertfordshire County Council, we believe that the children and young people in our care deserve the best. And that means ensuring the social workers who work alongside them are trained, supported, and highly motivated.\nAs an innovative authority, we are committed to developing motivational social work practice and you will be trained to work in this way. You will be working at the forefront of best practice to deliver first class support to vulnerable children and families which will expose you to managing complex and diverse caseloads.\nBy changing our approach to families, they are changing their approach to us and we are managing to keep far more children at home safely with their families. With dedicated Diversity & Inclusion strategy and focus groups, we promote diversity and inclusion across the delivery of services and within our workforce.\nWe will offer a stimulating working environment, regular supervision meetings and training opportunities to help you to reach your full potential with the assistance and guidance of our specialist L&D teams. The pandemic has brought about changes in the way we work and having learnt from this and from feedback from our staff and communities, we are embedding important principles around ‘Our Way Forward’. The overarching vision for Children’s Services is that we work in a ‘flexible and balanced’ way with a focus on ‘continuous improvement’; this is underpinned by a ‘mix and blend’ approach by adopting hybrid ways of working, balancing the need for collaborative workspaces with the right technology for staff to work from home and touchdown areas where this is right for you and for our families.\n<h2 class=\"lumesse-section-header lumesse-section-header-2\">About the teams</h2>\nEach Team is made up of; a Team Manager, Consultant Social Worker(s), Senior Practitioners, Social Workers, Children's Practitioners and Family Practitioners. We are looking for experienced Social Workers to join one of the following teams:\n<ul>\n<li>Family Safeguarding</li>\n<li>0-25 Disability Service (Adults & Childrens)</li>\n</ul>\n<h2 class=\"lumesse-section-header lumesse-section-header-3\">About you</h2>\nIt is essential that all Social Workers who apply have the following:\n<ul>\n<li>Qualified and Social Work England Registered</li>\n<li>At least 1 years post ASYE experience</li>\n<li>Strong written and verbal communication skills</li>\n<li>Knowledge of legislation, guidance, policy, and procedures</li>\n<li>Proficient in the use of Microsoft IT package</li>\n<li>Full UK Driving Licence</li>\n<li>Regular Access to a vehicle</li>\n</ul>\nIn addition to the above, below outlines team specific essential criteria:\nFamily Safeguarding:\n<ul>\n<li>Experience of care planning, assessments and reviews.</li>\n<li>Deliver welfare reports to conferences and court hearings</li>\n</ul>\n0-25 Disability Service\n<ul>\n<li>Ability to complete robust assessments & to assess risk</li>\n<li>Ability to work in a relationship-based way</li>\n</ul>\n \nThis job role is within the Health and Social Care, level 10 job profile. Please locate this via:\n<a href=\"https://eur02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.hertfordshire.gov.uk%2Fhealthandsocialcare&data=05%7C02%7CSusie.Barrett%40hertfordshire.gov.uk%7C87b1ce8d2dd54ac2493208dc3798d31d%7C53e92c3666174e71a989dd739ad32a4d%7C0%7C0%7C638446376714807359%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=TBSFiooJ3FxaUk6UgQEIxwEjH5LTkuYD1M4N%2FlP9xzU%3D&reserved=0\">Job profiles - Health and social care</a>\n \nTo read more about our service and opportunities available visit our <a href=\"https://jobs.hertfordshire.gov.uk/departments/work-with-children-and-families/childrens-social-work.aspx\">Childrens Social Work page</a>\n \nRecruitment timeline: We review all applications on a regular basis with interviews arranged on an ad hoc basis - please check your emails for updates.\n \n<a href=\"https://jobs.hertfordshire.gov.uk/about-us/about-us.aspx\">Benefits of working for us </a> Additional Benefits for Social Work roles include:\n<ul>\n<li>Monthly Market Enhanced Payment</li>\n<li>One off £1k Welcome Payment* (terms & conditions apply)</li>\n<li>Lease Car Scheme</li>\n<li>Up to £6 relocation expenses</li>\n<li>Hybrid working model</li>\n<li>5 Days additional annual leave entitlement</li>\n</ul>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£35,745 pa progressing to £39,186 pa plus enhancements","publishDate":"2024-08-22T16:01:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2024-12-31T22:00:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/959181c2-3b19-4db1-8d7e-2422728f572b.png","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"479d1ae6-a56f-4a80-8f54-44346a695525","title":"Childrens Senior Practitioner","employer":"Hertfordshire County Council","department":"","location":"Hemel Hempstead & Stevenage","locationType":2,"description":"Job Title: Qualified Children's Senior Practitioner Starting Salary: £40,221 per annum + £6,243 pa market enhanced payment progressing to £44,428 per annum + £6,084 pa market enhanced payment PLUS £1k one off welcome payment* - Pay Increase pending Hours: 37 Location: Base locations in Stevenage and Apsley. Whilst you will have a base, each team has a geographic area they cover which will require regular access to a vehicle in order to travel to meetings. Contract Type: Permanent Directorate: Childrens Services\n \n<h2 class=\"lumesse-section-header lumesse-section-header-1\">About the service</h2>\nAt Hertfordshire County Council, we believe that the children and young people in our care deserve the best. And that means ensuring the social workers who work alongside them are trained, supported, and highly motivated.\nAs an innovative authority, we are committed to developing motivational social work practice and you will be trained to work in this way. You will be working at the forefront of best practice to deliver first class support to vulnerable children and families which will expose you to managing complex and diverse caseloads.\nBy changing our approach to families, they are changing their approach to us and we are managing to keep far more children at home safely with their families. With dedicated Diversity & Inclusion strategy and focus groups, we promote diversity and inclusion across the delivery of services and within our workforce.\nWe will offer a stimulating working environment, regular supervision meetings and training opportunities to help you to reach your full potential with the assistance and guidance of our specialist L&D teams. The pandemic has brought about changes in the way we work and having learnt from this and from feedback from our staff and communities, we are embedding important principles around ‘Our Way Forward’. The overarching vision for Children’s Services is that we work in a ‘flexible and balanced’ way with a focus on ‘continuous improvement’; this is underpinned by a ‘mix and blend’ approach by adopting hybrid ways of working, balancing the need for collaborative workspaces with the right technology for staff to work from home and touchdown areas where this is right for you and for our families.\n<h2 class=\"lumesse-section-header lumesse-section-header-2\">About the role</h2>\nEach Team is made up of; a Team Manager, Consultant Social Worker(s), Senior Practitioners, Social Workers, Children's Practitioners and Family Practitioners. We are looking for experienced Social Workers to join one of the following teams:\n<ul>\n<li>Family Safeguarding</li>\n<li>0-25 Disability Service</li>\n<li>CLA</li>\n</ul>\nAs a Senior Practitioner, you will already have highly developed specialist knowledge of Social Work practice. Your advanced expertise and knowledge will help you to take the lead on complex cases within the department.\nThis is a varied and challenging role where you will have shared responsibility for leading less experience staff. You will have a key role in researching and sharing up to date social work practice alongside creating a clear vision for the future and ensuring the best outcomes for children and their families are realised.\n<h2 class=\"lumesse-section-header lumesse-section-header-3\">About you</h2>\nIt is essential that all Social Workers who apply have the following:\n<ul>\n<li>Qualified and Social Work England Registered</li>\n<li>At least 2 years post qualification experience</li>\n<li>Strong written and verbal communication skills</li>\n<li>Knowledge of legislation, guidance, policy, and procedures</li>\n<li>Proficient in the use of Microsoft IT package</li>\n<li>Full UK Driving Licence</li>\n<li>Regular Access to a vehicle</li>\n</ul>\nIn addition to the above, below outlines team specific essential criteria:\nFamily Safeguarding:\n<ul>\n<li>Significant senior level frontline experience in a safeguarding team.</li>\n<li>Recent experience of case work in Assessments, Child Protection, Children Looked After and Care Proceedings</li>\n<li>In-depth knowledge of relevant childcare legislation is necessary to undertake work in this role effectively. </li>\n</ul>\nChildren Looked After:\n<ul>\n<li>Experience of care planning, assessments and reviews.</li>\n<li>Track record of working alongside challenging families</li>\n</ul>\n0-25 Disability Service:\n<ul>\n<li>Ability to complete robust assessments & to assess risk</li>\n<li>Ability to work in a relationship-based way</li>\n</ul>\n \nThis job role is within the Health and Social Care, level 11 job profile. 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Senior Vision Rehabilitation Specialist

Hertfordshire County Council

£45,441 progressing to £50,512

Hertfordshire (On-Site)

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Consultant Social Worker

Hertfordshire County Council

£45,441 - £50,512

Hertsmere (On-Site)

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Fostering Outreach Practitioner

Hertfordshire County Council

£32,076 to £34,834

Hertfordshire (On-Site)

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Hertfordshire Fire and Rescue notification of Promotional Assessment Centre (PAC)

Hertfordshire County Council

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Hertfordshire (On-Site)

Posted 7 days ago

Senior Procurement Officer

Hertfordshire County Council

£40,221 opportunity to progress to £44,428

Welwyn (On-Site)

Posted 7 days ago

NDORS Driver Training Officers

Hertfordshire County Council

£32,076 progressing to £34,834

Stevenage (On-Site)

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Travel Trainer

Hertfordshire County Council

£25,545

Stevenage (On-Site)

Posted 9 days ago

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ESMA Teacher KS1-3

Hertfordshire County Council

£30,000 - £46,525 pa plus SEN, dependent on experience

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Delivery Driver (Variable Hours)

Hertfordshire County Council

£23,114 opportunity to progress to £23,500

Welwyn Garden City (On-Site)

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Access Specialist

Hertfordshire County Council

£23,500 progressing to £25,979 pa

Stevenage (On-Site)

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HCC26189 - School Driver/Attendant

Hertfordshire County Council

£23114 Progressing to £23500 (Increase pending)

St Albans (On-Site)

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Occupational Therapist Assistant's

Hertfordshire County Council

£25,545 progressing to £28,770

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Adolescent Practitioner

Hertfordshire County Council

£32,076- £34,834

Garston (On-Site)

Posted 14 days ago

Carers Practitioner

Hertfordshire County Council

£29,269 with the opportunity to progress to £32,076 - Pay increase pending

Stevenage (On-Site)

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Assistant Chief Fire Officer

Hertfordshire County Council

£106,368 to £117,333

Stevenage (On-Site)

Posted 15 days ago

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Relief Dial-A-Ride Driver - South Hertfordshire

Hertfordshire County Council

£23,114 progressing to £23,500 pro rata for part-time

Watford (On-Site)

Posted 18 days ago

Deputy Site Manager

Hertfordshire County Council

£25,408 progressing to £28,089

Watford (On-Site)

Posted 23 days ago

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Waste Supervisor

Hertfordshire County Council

£38,648 progressing to £42,369

Hertfordshire (On-Site)

Posted 23 days ago

Childrens Qualified Social Worker

Hertfordshire County Council

£35,745 pa progressing to £39,186 pa plus enhancements

Hemel Hempstead & Stevenage (Hybrid)

Posted 30+ days ago

Childrens Senior Practitioner

Hertfordshire County Council

£40,221 pa progressing to £44,428 pa plus enhancements

Hemel Hempstead & Stevenage (Hybrid)

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Senior Vision Rehabilitation Specialist

Consultant Social Worker

Fostering Outreach Practitioner

Hertfordshire Fire and Rescue notification of Promotional Assessment Centre (PAC)

Senior Procurement Officer

NDORS Driver Training Officers

Travel Trainer

ESMA Teacher KS1-3

Delivery Driver (Variable Hours)

Access Specialist

HCC26189 - School Driver/Attendant

Occupational Therapist Assistant's

Adolescent Practitioner

Carers Practitioner

Assistant Chief Fire Officer

Relief Dial-A-Ride Driver - South Hertfordshire

Deputy Site Manager

Waste Supervisor

Childrens Qualified Social Worker

Childrens Senior Practitioner

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