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Our vision for people is clear. We want young people to succeed, and by working for us you'll be key to enable this to happen. <br><br> We work with vulnerable young people to address emerging needs, improve life chances, and reduce escalation to more expensive and intensive services. This includes supporting those challenged in education, their community or home life, to ensure a successful transition to adulthood. The young people we work with are typically 11-17 and 18 to 25 if they are Care Leavers or have SEND. <br><br><b>About the role</b><br><br>We are looking for enthusiastic and flexible people who work well as part of a team to support the full offer to young people at one of our Young People's Centres.<br><br>This role will see you provide a full range of administrative and office duties to a high standard including updating, improving and managing computer databases, spreadsheets and management information systems, answering phone and email queries, processing invoices and timesheets and managing a small staff team. <br><br>There will be some front of house/reception duties in our Young People's Centres.<br><br><b>About you</b><br><br> <strong>Essential</strong>:<ul>\n<li> Ability to travel to centres across Watford, Three Rivers and Hertsmere or North Herts & Stevenage. </li>\n<li> Line management experience </li>\n<li> Customer service experience </li>\n<li> Highly organised and ability to prioritise your workload </li>\n<li> Confidence in working in a range of settings </li>\n<li> Ability to use own initiative </li>\n<li> Good IT skills </li>\n<li> Good verbal and written communication skills </li>\n<li> Experience of dealing with a high level of confidentiality </li>\n<li> Patience and accuracy is key in being able to deliver this role </li>\n</ul>We welcome applications from candidates who currently reside in the UK with established proof of right to work documentation. We are not able to offer sponsorship at this time for this role. <br><br>This job role is within the Business Support Services, level BUS7 job profile. Please locate this via: Job profiles: Business support services <br><br>To hear more about this opportunity please contact Karen Haswell (karen.haswell@hertfordshire.gov.uk) for an informal discussion about the role. <br><br> Interview Date: 14th April 2025 <br><br> Benefits of working for us<br><br><b>How to apply</b><br><br> 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. <br><br> <strong>Disability Confident</strong> <br> 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. <br><br> <strong>Safeguarding</strong> <br> This role has been identified as requiring a Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check. <br><br> <strong>Driving required</strong> <br> 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. <br><br> <strong>English Fluency</strong> <br> 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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Then apply for a job with Hertfordshire Libraries. We have a number of Library Assistant roles in libraries across Hertfordshire. One of those roles could be for you!<br><br><strong></strong>Hertfordshire's libraries are more than collections of books. They are hubs for community activities, places to access digital technology, and gateways to reading, information and wellbeing. Our service points include small village libraries, town and city libraries, and performing arts libraries. Hertfordshire Libraries exists to help people to live better lives for longer. All of which means today's Library Assistants need to be passionate about proactively helping people of all ages and from all backgrounds.<br><br><b>About the role</b><br><br><strong></strong>Library Assistant roles offer successful applicants the opportunity to get involved in a hugely varied range of activities.<ul>\n<li>You will be actively promoting and supporting the use of all of our library resources and helping customers to find the information that they need.</li>\n<li>You will help to deliver a programme of library activities and events, as well as supporting the Library Manager in all aspects of the day to day running of the library.</li>\n<li>In some libraries you will be involved in helping us to deliver services that are unique to that service point. This may include, for example, assisting people to use our CreatorSpace resources, including 3D printers and virtual reality devices. </li>\n<li>All of our Library Assistant roles help to make a positive difference to people's lives.</li>\n</ul><br><b>About you</b><br><br>We look for people who are friendly, confident, and outgoing. Who will be a reliable and flexible team player who is willing to engage with the full range of services, and events that libraries offer.<br><br>Essential:<ul>\n<li>Experience in delivering a high standard of Customer Service to members of the public.</li>\n<li>Strong communication skills</li>\n<li>Demonstrable time management skills in organising and prioritising.</li>\n<li>Competent ICT skills, including Microsoft Office, Internet and other computer-based resources.</li>\n<li>Evidence of working collaboratively with a team to achieve aims and objectives</li>\n</ul>Desirable:<ul>\n<li>Experience of meeting KPIs and other targets set by Team Leads</li>\n<li>Skill or experience in promoting events and services.</li>\n<li>Evidence of, or experience in, problem solving</li>\n<li>Ability to support members of the public with queries and use of IcT.</li>\n<li>Knowledge of Library Services.</li>\n</ul>We welcome applications from candidates who currently reside in the UK with established proof of right to work documentation. We are not able to offer sponsorship at this time for this role. <br><br>Vacancies:<br><br> Berkhamsted Library HP4 6.75 hours <br><br>Berkhamsted library offers a range of events and activities for adults and children, such as Baby Rhyme Times, Toddler Tales, Lego club, IT Taster Sessions, author events and class visits. This includes singing rhymes and reading stories to young children and their carers on your own as well as supporting libraries in the local area. This post has a level of responsibility in opening/ closing the library and in training other staff.<br><br><strong>Please ensure you can work the hours on the attached Rota before applying.</strong><br><br>This job role is within the , level job profile. Please locate this via:<br><br> Job profiles - Community services <br><br><strong>Take a look at the video clips below to hear a Library Assistant talking about why she loves her job working in libraries:</strong><br><br><strong>What is it like working in the library:</strong><br><br> https://youtu.be/flsoUF2r-Fk <br><br><strong>Working with the Public:</strong><br><br> https://youtu.be/Dw5yYsZ_V8k <br><br><strong>Variety of opportunities</strong><br><br> https://youtu.be/RcK6XcPqEm0 <br><br>For an informal discussion and more information please contact the <strong>Libraries Customer Service Centre on 03001234049.</strong><br><br><strong>Closing Date: </strong>This is an ongoing advert and you may be required to start work before the closing date specified.<br><br><strong>Interview Date:</strong> Please note interviews will be arranged as and when applications are received.<br><br> Vacancies are being progressed regularly which may mean that a vacancy at a particular library may be filled before a candidate is put forward, however there are ongoing vacancies. <br><br> Benefits of working for us<br><br><b>How to apply</b><br><br> 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. <br><br> <strong>Secondment</strong> <br> 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. <br><br> <strong>Disability Confident</strong> <br> 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. <br><br> <strong>English Fluency</strong> <br> 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. <br><br> <strong>Why Hertfordshire:</strong> Watch our <strong>'Why Hertfordshire'</strong> <strong> </strong>video. Our staff use their own words to tell their story and share their experiences of what it is like working here. 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Do you thrive as a team-player and enjoy using your initiative to work independently?<br><br>Our Business Support Service is looking for highly motivated, enthusiastic, and organised managers who can supervise a team to ensure that a high level of administrative support is provided to our departments.<br><br>Our Business Support Service is looking for Business Support Supervisors who will be supervising a team within the Business Support service.<br><br>Our Business Support Service is a centralised unit which has been formed to deliver a co-ordinated, consistent, and high-quality service supporting service delivery across the organisation. Business Support is critical to ensuring our departments can support services to our residents, and if you have great administrative skills and a strong customer focus, you could be part of it.<br><br>You'll be working as part of the central Business Support Service with more than 400 colleagues, and you'll be supporting our departments to ensure they are able to deliver critical services to the residents of Hertfordshire.<br><br><strong>The team is the Brokerage, Commissioning and 0-25 Service. They provide key statutory business support to managers and social workers. The team is situated within the Child Protection Spoke under Specialist Services. </strong><br><br><b>About the role</b><br><br>Business Support Supervisors will:<ul>\n<li>Be responsible for managing a team of business supporty staff to deliver Business Support activities and quality assure their work</li>\n<li>Allocate work within the team based on requests from the Directorate or line manager</li>\n<li>Proactively solve issues within the team, especially related to resource allocation and demand management, and escalate as needed</li>\n<li>Support complex Business Support activities for the Directorate, particularly cross-council tasks, leveraging expereince and knowledge</li>\n<li>Support career development of Senior Support Officers and Support Officers</li>\n<li>Line manage both Senior Support Offiers and Support Officers</li>\n</ul><br><b>About you</b><br><br>Essential:<ul>\n<li>Extensive experience of working in a previous administrative or support role, with strong knowledge of business support activities</li>\n<li>Excellent organisational and multitasking skills</li>\n<li>Strong communication and interpersonal abilities with a range of audiences</li>\n<li>The ability to develop good working relationships with managers and staff and gain a good understanding of service areas to ensure you are supporting and advising them in the most effective way possible.</li>\n<li>Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and other relevant software</li>\n<li>Experience in working as part of a team in a fast-paced environment</li>\n<li>A proven track record of establishing and improving business processes.</li>\n<li>Ability to plan own work over short timescales for routine or familiar tasks and processes and use your initiative to work independently.</li>\n<li>Strong numeracy and literacy skills plus broad experience in area of expertise.</li>\n<li>Enthusiasm and pride in your work are qualities we welcome.</li>\n<li>You will be used to working to tight deadlines and with high accuracy in written correspondence.</li>\n<li>Knowledge of key legislation linked with Children's Services</li>\n<li>A strong background in finance.</li>\n</ul>Desirable:<ul>\n<li>Recognised vocational qualification or degree qualified.</li>\n<li>Experience in the administration of meetings and taking notes actions would be beneficial.</li>\n<li>Previous experience of supervising a team of administrative staff or setting longer term work priorities within a defined team.</li>\n<li>Understanding of HR processes and procedures would be beneficial.</li>\n</ul>We welcome applications from candidates who currently reside in the UK with established proof of right to work documentation. We are not able to offer sponsorship at this time for this role. <br><br>This job role is within the Business Support Services, level BUS9 job profile. Please locate this via:<br><br> Job profiles: Business support services <br><br>To hear more about this opportunity please contact <br><br> <strong>T: 07580743447</strong> <br><br> <strong> E: Ian.Drummey@Hertfordshire.gov.uk </strong> for an informal discussion about the role. <br><br> Interview Date: to be confirmed <br><br> Benefits of working for us<br><br><b>How to apply</b><br><br> 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. <br><br> <strong>Disability Confident</strong> <br> 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. <br><br> <strong>English Fluency</strong> <br> 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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Do you thrive as a team-player and enjoy using your initiative to work independently?<br><br>Our Business Support Service is looking for highly motivated, enthusiastic, and organised individuals who can ensure that a high level of administrative support is provided to our departments.<br><br>Our Business Support Service is a centralised unit which has been formed to deliver a co-ordinated, consistent, and high-quality service supporting service delivery across the organisation. Business Support is critical to ensuring our departments can support services to our residents, and if you have great administrative skills and a strong customer focus, you could be part of it.<br><br>You'll be working as part of the central Business Support Service with more than 400 colleagues, and you'll be supporting our departments to ensure they are able to deliver critical services to the residents of Hertfordshire.<br><br>Across the service we have several opportunities available.<br><br><b>About the role</b><br><br><strong> Community Protection, Business Support Service to Public Health </strong><strong> - 2 x Full time 37 hrs and based at Farnham House </strong><br><br>This role provides professional support to Business Support Senior Officers, Managers and to the wider Public Health team, dealing with confidential and sensitive matters. The successful candidate will undertake a range of administrative duties such as meeting support, creating agendas, note and minute taking, answering telephone calls, and providing information as a first point of contact. You will be expected to manage team commitments avoiding scheduling conflicts and deal with all general matters including correspondence, invoices, and timesheets according to local procedures.<br><br><strong>Contact for enquiries: </strong> <strong>genevieve.sarfo-adu2@hertfordshire.gov.uk</strong> <strong> or lane.greed@hertfordshire.gov.uk </strong><br><br><strong> Community Protection, Business Support Service to HFRS </strong><strong> - 1 x 15 and 1 x 17.5 hours based at Farnham House </strong><br><br><strong> </strong>This role supports Herts Fire and Rescue Service by performing various administrative tasks. As part of the HCC business support service, you'll work closely with the fire service team in Stevenage and North Herts. Key responsibilities include processing payroll, managing uniforms and PPE, handling calls, supporting station budgets, and serving as the first point of contact. You'll also manage team schedules and handle general administrative tasks like correspondence, invoices, and timesheets.<br><br>Contact for enquiries<strong> nicola.stanley@hertfordshire.gov.uk </strong><br><br><strong> Opportunities supporting Children's Services </strong><br><br><strong></strong><strong>Adoption & fostering - 1 x Full Time 37hrs Farnham House, Stevenage </strong><br><br>These roles provide business support to the Adoption & Fostering services.<br><br>Supporting the applications & compliance processes for new & existing adopters and foster carers, updating & collating information into systems, minute taking at tracking and operational meetings and sending of correspondence and information.<br><br><strong>Contact for enquiries: </strong> <strong>rebecca.nash@hertfordshire.gov.uk</strong> <strong> </strong><br><br><strong> 0-25 Brokerage and Commissioning 1 x Full Time 37 hrs, Farnham House, Stevenage, 1 x37 hrs based at Hemel Hempstead 18.5 hours Hemel Hempstead </strong><br><br>The team is the Brokerage, Commissioning and 0-25 Service. They provide key statutory business support to managers and social workers. The team is situated within the Child Protection Spoke under Specialist Services.<br><br>Contact for enquiries <strong>Ian.drummey@hertfordshire.gov.uk</strong> <br><br> <strong>West SEND Front Door 2 x Full Time 37 hrs, Hemel Hempstead </strong> <br><br>A Business Support Officer working in the SEND Implementation Support and Statutory Assessment Team will monitor \"front line\" communication points for the service. They will be able to answer initial queries immediately and will direct others to the correct part of the organisation for effective response and resolution. The role is integral in managing and supporting the initial contact with families and professional partners including schools to ensure they feel supported and listened to from first point of contact.<br><br>Contact for enquiries <strong>karla.hopwood@hertfordshire.gov.uk </strong> <br><br><b>About you</b><br><br>Essential:<ul>\n<li>Proven experience in an administrative or support role</li>\n<li>Excellent organisational and multitasking skills</li>\n<li>Strong communication and interpersonal abilities with a range of audiences</li>\n<li>Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and other relevant software</li>\n<li>Experience in working as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.</li>\n<li>Ability to plan own work over short timescales for routine or familiar tasks and processes and use your initiative to work independently.</li>\n<li>GCSE or Vocational equivalent, strong numeracy, and literacy skills.</li>\n<li>Enthusiasm and pride in your work are qualities we welcome.</li>\n</ul>Desirable:<ul><li>You will be used to working to tight deadlines and with high accuracy in written correspondence. Experience in taking notes would be beneficial,</li></ul>We welcome applications from candidates who currently reside in the UK with established proof of right to work documentation. We are not able to offer sponsorship at this time for this role. <br><br>This job role is within the Business Support Services , level 6 job profile. Please locate this via:<br><br> Job profiles: Business support services <br><br>Interview Date: to be confirmed <br><br> Benefits of working for us<br><br><b>How to apply</b><br><br> 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. <br><br><strong>Disability Confident</strong> <br> 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. <br><br> <strong>Driving required</strong> <br> 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. <br><br> <strong>English Fluency</strong> <br> 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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As soon as people go out their front door to go to the shops, visit a friend, have something delivered or travel to work they all rely on the highway service. As a consequence, our elected members, residents and customers are at the centre of everything we do.<br><br><b>About the role</b><br><br>This role's purpose is to manage the suite of highway contracts and continue to develop and improve the Highways Service in all senses.<br><br>The successful candidate will be responsible for leading a team of 11 people who are responsible for a range of services including:<br><ol>\n<li>\n<strong>Contract Management</strong> - Managing the full suite of Highway Contracts acting as both the service manager and contract manager.</li>\n<li>\n<strong>Procurement</strong> - Leading the procurement of the suite of contracts that enable the delivery of the highways service.</li>\n<li>\n<strong>Performance</strong> - Measuring and monitoring the performance of the whole service, including partners engaged in delivering highways and transport services in Hertfordshire.</li>\n<li>\n<strong>Sustainability and Social Value</strong> - Championing sustainability within highways and co-ordinating the services approach to delivering the key goals within the Sustainable Hertfordshire Strategy.</li>\n<li>\n<strong>Service Development - </strong>Working across the service identifying opportunities for innovation and continual service evolution.</li>\n<li>\n<strong>Digital, Data and Technology - </strong>Identifying, developing and managing the various systems and processes that underpin service delivery.</li>\n<li>\n<strong>Value for money and efficiency</strong> - ensuring a value for money focus across the highways service.</li>\n</ol><br>As a Group Manager, the post holder will be a member of the Integrated Leadership Team, which includes and supports the Senior Management Team who ultimately head up the service.<br><br>Required at an exciting time for the service, where we have recently procured our two main highway contracts, the post holder will play a key role in helping shape the future service in Hertfordshire.<br><br>The postholder will also find themselves leading on contract procurements, including a series of framework contracts through which the service delivers millions of pounds worth of work each year.<br><br>You will also be responsible for identifying and delivering a range of business improvement initiatives, using effective project management to deliver efficiencies and service innovation.<br><br>Leading and developing a small team to achieve the above, the postholder will find themselves in an exciting and dynamic environment, where they have an opportunity to make a tangible difference to the future of highways in Hertfordshire. <br><br>The role requires an ability to work in a collaborative manner with private sector partners, third parties and internal colleagues.<br><br><b>About you</b><br><br><strong>Qualifications:</strong><ul><li>Educated to degree level or equivalent or have relevant work experience.</li></ul><strong>Skills:</strong><ul>\n<li>Excellent stakeholder engagement skills, evidenced across a range of contexts, including an ability to influence, negotiate and work with Members, stakeholders and other public representatives.</li>\n<li>Leader with ability to engage and motivate staff across a range of services;</li>\n<li>Strong interpersonal skills including active listening, discussion and clear resolution of sensitive issues, giving and receiving feedback;</li>\n<li>Excellent presentation skills, able to confidently engage a wide range of audiences both verbally and written;</li>\n<li>Good financial/budget management skills;</li>\n</ul><ul>\n<li>A leadership/management style which combines a collaborative, problem solving approach with focus and drive according to the needs of the situation;</li>\n<li>Clear ability to work in a collaborative way with internal teams and third party service providers to deliver successful projects and value for money;</li>\n</ul><strong>Knowledge of:</strong><ul>\n<li>Good knowledge of general IT systems and software;</li>\n<li>Local Government democratic processes;</li>\n<li>Excellent understanding of highway services especially those provided by local highway authorities;</li>\n<li>Good knowledge of developing and implementing performance frameworks which drive the right level of performance and deliver value for money;</li>\n<li>An understanding of Highway Management and payment systems;</li>\n</ul><strong>Experience:</strong><ul>\n<li>Working and leading in a political environment including experience of providing advice to senior managers and members, building trusted and respected relationships;</li>\n<li>Leader with ability to engage and motivate staff across a range of highway and support services;</li>\n<li>Significant experience of managing teams and respective workloads;</li>\n<li>Working as a member of a team to agree and achieve objectives which contribute to a strategic goal;</li>\n<li>Management of projects and services;</li>\n</ul><ul>\n<li>Experience leading procurements of works and services.</li>\n<li>Preferably experience of working within the transport/highways industry, and an appreciation for the strategic challenges/opportunities on its horizon;</li>\n</ul><ul>\n<li>Identifying and delivering sustainability improvements;</li>\n<li>You should have demonstrable evidence of typically over 5 years' experience of working in a contract management role managing NEC contracts, ideally with experience in a highway related field, including significant experience of procuring and managing contracts for the delivery of works and services;</li>\n</ul>We welcome applications from candidates who currently reside in the UK with established proof of right to work documentation. We are not able to offer sponsorship at this time for this role. <br><br>This job role is within the Technical Services, level TEC14 job profile. Please locate this via: <br><br> Job profiles: Technical services <br><br>To hear more about this opportunity please contact steve.johnson@hertfordshire.gov.uk for an informal discussion about the role. <br><br> Interview Date: week commencing 21st April 2025 <br><br> Benefits of working for us<br><br><b>How to apply</b><br><br> 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. <br><br><strong>Disability Confident</strong> <br> 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. <br><br> <strong>English Fluency</strong> <br> 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":"£59,537 progressing to £66,642","publishDate":"2025-04-02T05:04:14.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-04-14T00:00:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/a3db5f4a-de1d-4b04-82db-4067fca220bc.png","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"a2d8a37c-53dd-466e-97ea-134edb9eb0df","title":"Senior Practitioner - Transforming Care","employer":"Hertfordshire County Council","department":"","location":"Stevenage","locationType":3,"description":"<strong>Job Title:</strong> Senior Practitioner - Transforming Care <br> <strong>Starting Salary:</strong> £41,511 pa plus enhancement £6,243 pro rata <br> <strong>Hours:</strong> 37.0 <br> <strong>Location:</strong> Stevenage <br> <strong>Contract Type:</strong> Fixed term / Secondment to 31 December (maternity cover) <br> <strong>Directorate:</strong> Childrens Services <br><br><b>About the team</b><br><br>The Transforming Care Team aim to enable autistic people and people with learning disabilities to live ordinary lives in the community.<br><br>You will be working in a dedicated team working with people on the Dynamic Support Register (DSR) and with the Community (Education) Treatment Review programme (C(e)TR). Together we work to help prevent admissions to mental health hospital and work with clinical and community teams to plan sustainable discharges.<br><br><b>About the role</b><br><br>Whilst the role is for an adult worker, part of the role will be assessing and planning for those who are 16 years old plus, this is to ensure personalised and well-planned transitions to adult services take place in a timely way.<br><br>You will work at the forefront of best practice to deliver personalised support to vulnerable young people and adults with the most complex care needs. Essential to the role is the ability to see the potential in people and take a proactive approach to risk management and problem solving despite being challenged to the contrary.<br><br><b>About you</b><br><br>It is essential that to have the following:<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 and regular access to a vehicle</li>\n<li>Good working knowledge of Autism, Transforming Care and personalisation</li>\n<li>Experience and understanding of BASW capability framework </li>\n<li>Strong assessment skills and Care Act knowledge</li>\n</ul><br><br>This job role is within the Health and Social Care Services, level HSC11 job profile. Please locate this via:<br><br> Job profiles - Health and social care <br><br>To hear more about this opportunity please contact Becky Smith 01438 845479 becky.smith@hertfordshire.gov.uk for an informal discussion about the role.<br><br><strong>Interview Date: 23rd and 24th April.</strong><br><br> Benefits of working for us<br><br><b>How to apply</b><br><br>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.<br><br><strong>Secondment</strong><br>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.<br><br>We welcome applications from candidates who currently reside in the UK with established proof of right to work documentation. We are not able to offer sponsorship at this time for this role.<br><br><strong>Disability Confident</strong><br>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.<br><br><strong>Safeguarding</strong><br>This role has been identified as requiring a Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check.<br><br><strong>Driving required</strong><br>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.<br><br><strong>English Fluency</strong><br>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":"£41,511 pa plus enhancement","publishDate":"2025-04-01T03:31:54.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-04-14T00:00:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/fbc41b7d-c140-4ab1-9d6c-095a6afaeb3a.png","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"9b0cbf73-b17f-4c3f-ac84-2140ff384f7a","title":"Project Manager","employer":"Hertfordshire County Council","department":"","location":"Hertfordshire","locationType":3,"description":"<strong> Job Title: </strong> Project Manager <br><strong> Starting Salary: </strong> £46,731 progressing to £51,802 per annum <br><strong> Hours: 37.0 </strong><br><strong> Location: </strong> Based in Hertfordshire - office is Stevenage with hybrid working and travel required. <br><strong> Contract Type: </strong> Fixed Term - 18 Month Contract - ending September 2026 <br> <strong>Directorate: </strong>Childrens Services <br><br><b>About the team</b><br><br>Can you help support Hertfordshire to commission better outcomes for children and young people?<br><br>Two exciting opportunities have arisen for a fixed term positions in the CLA & Safeguarding Commissioning Team supporting the delivery of the Council's Children's Services Residential Strategy.<br><br>The CLA & Safeguarding Commissioning Team are responsible for the effective commissioning and procurement of placements for Children Looked After and a range of support services for Children Looked After and Children on the edge of care. We work closely with the Brokerage Accommodation Team to fulfil this function.<br><br><b>About the role</b><br><br>You will play a key role in managing the delivery of commissioning strategies in particular the Residential Strategy, working with key stakeholders and service users to help develop services. You will support the commissioning function in line with HCC policies and procedures including Contract and Procurement Regulations.<br><br>The role includes ensuring commissioned services, are of high quality, are safe, are of value for money and service users are at the heart of service design and delivery. You will build relationships with internal and external stakeholders to deliver projects and support effective collaboration.<br><br>You will support with the management of project information including the creation of a range of reports to be used to update senior managers and present these to various stakeholders. You will use a variety of sources to produce data relating to services for children and young people in Hertfordshire.<br><br>An element of the role will be to undertake visits in various locations in Hertfordshire and nationally requiring the ability to travel to venues.<br><br>This role is ordinarily based at Farnham House in Stevenage, but current working practice is a hybrid of office based and home working.<br><br><b>About you</b><br><br> <strong>Essential</strong>:<ul>\n<li>Project Management Qualification</li>\n<li>Experience and skills in project management</li>\n<li>Excellent communication and partnership working skills</li>\n<li>Experience of working with key stakeholders and external providers</li>\n<li>Attention to detail</li>\n<li>Ability to interpret needs and apply knowledge to reports based on multiple data sources</li>\n<li>Presentation skills</li>\n<li>Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle</li>\n</ul><strong>Desirable</strong>:<ul>\n<li>Experience of commissioning, procurement and/ or service development</li>\n<li>Understanding needs of Children Looked After</li>\n<li>Understanding of Childrens Homes Regulations</li>\n</ul>This is an opportunity to help shape and deliver Residential Children's Care to support keeping children and young people locally and within their communities. In the role, you will be involved in various stages of commissioning local authority services and sharing these experiences with neighbouring authorities.<br><br> We welcome applications from candidates who currently reside in the UK with established proof of right to work documentation. We are not able to offer sponsorship at this time for this role. <br><br>This job role is within the Programme and Project, level PRO12 job profile. Please locate this via:<br><br> Job profiles: Project & programme <br><br>To hear more about this opportunity please con tact Clair Jones - clair.jones@hertfordshire.gov.uk <br><br> Interview Date: 29 th April 2025 <br><br> Benefits of working for us<br><br><b>How to apply</b><br><br> 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. <br><br> <strong>Secondment</strong> <br> 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. <br><br> <strong>Disability Confident</strong> <br> 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. <br><br> <strong>Safeguarding</strong> <br> This role has been identified as requiring a Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check. <br><br> <strong>Driving required</strong> <br> 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. <br><br> <strong>English Fluency</strong> <br> 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":"£46,731 progressing to £51,802 per annum","publishDate":"2025-04-01T03:31:54.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-04-15T00:00:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/e163ea05-d35c-4abf-9f89-496059724041.png","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"916c758c-56be-4236-b5c0-89f6b1ac6985","title":"Deputy Head of Service","employer":"Hertfordshire County Council","department":"","location":"Hemel Hempstead","locationType":3,"description":"<strong>Job Title:</strong> Deputy Head of Service <br> <strong>Starting Salary:</strong> £70,027 + £1,886 operational enhancement pa* <br> <strong>Hours:</strong> 37 <br> <strong>Location:</strong> Hemel Hempstead <br> <strong>Contract Type:</strong> Permanent <br> <strong>Directorate:</strong> Adult Care Services <br><br> * please note the operational enhancement is a non-contractual payment subject to a 3 yearly review <br><br><b>About the team</b><br><br>We are seeking an experienced and driven operational Deputy Head of Service to lead our South and West Hertfordshire Older People and Sensory Services Teams which provides Services to a large population and geographical area.<br><br>The Service consists of 6 Community Locality Teams, Residential and Community Review Teams, specialist Continuing Health and Prevention of Admission Teams and a County-wide all age Sensory Services Team.<br><br>This is a fantastic opportunity to make a real difference to the lives of people we support and their unpaid Carers shaping and delivering innovative Services which strongly embrace the principles of Equality, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion in how we provide Services.<br><br><b>About the role</b><br><br>This is a pivotal and key senior management position within the Adult Services Older Peoples Services Directorate, ensuring the successful delivery of a robust and effective assessment, co-ordination and case management Service and working with strategic partners across Health, Statutory and Voluntary, Community, Faith and Social Enterprise partnerships to achieve best outcomes to the people and communities we support.<br><br>The role requires strong leadership skills, motivation and experience of successfully leading operational teams.<br><br>You will be a <strong>registered care professional</strong> and have a sound understanding of relevant social care legislation, have excellent communication skills and be able to provide direction and vision into Service delivery action.<strong></strong><br><br><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong><br><br><strong>Operational Leadership</strong>: Provide senior leadership to multidisciplinary community locality teams working with Older People, People with Sensory need and unpaid Carers.<br><br><strong>Team Management:</strong> Lead, manage and motivate operational Teams, ensuring agreed team plans and performance targets are met.<br><br><strong>Practice:</strong> Provide direction, oversight and leadership in delivering and driving creative, innovative and compliant Care Act practice, contributing to our Connected Lives assessment framework and our Connect and Prevent programmes focusing upon prevention, independence and wellbeing.<br><br><strong>Finance and Resource Management:</strong> Provide robust budget management and oversight of resources whilst not to impact on citizen experience.<br><br><strong>Strategic:</strong> Working in partnerships with both internal teams and external organisations to improve and align working practices, interventions and pathways to seek improved outcomes. <br><br><b>About you</b><br><br><strong>Essential</strong><ul>\n<li>Qualification - Qualified Social Worker, Occupational Therapist or Nurse.</li>\n<li>Professional registration - SWE/HCPC or NMC</li>\n<li>Understanding of social care legislation</li>\n<li>Management/leadership experience</li>\n<li>Experience in operational management in similar role or equivalent / leadership level</li>\n<li>Ability to support 7 day per week service delivery by participating on a hospital weekend on call rota 1 in 6 weekends</li>\n</ul><strong>Desirable</strong><ul>\n<li>Team or Service Manager experience in operational Services</li>\n<li>Car driver and access to a car (unless disability prevents this)</li>\n</ul>We welcome applications from candidates who currently reside in the UK with established proof of right to work documentation. We are not able to offer sponsorship at this time for this role. <br><br>This job role is within the Organisational Leadership, level LDR15 job profile. Please locate this via:<br><br> Organisational Leadership <br><br>To hear more about this opportunity please contact Sarah.Jones@hertfordshire.gov.uk for an informal discussion about the role. <br><br> Interview Date: 8 & 9 May 2025 <br><br> Benefits of working for us<br><br><b>How to apply</b><br><br> 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. <br><br><strong>Disability Confident</strong> <br> 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. <br><br> <strong>Safeguarding</strong> <br> This role has been identified as requiring a Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check. <br><br> <strong>Driving required</strong> <br> 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. <br><br> <strong>English Fluency</strong> <br> 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":"£70,027","publishDate":"2025-03-31T12:00:11.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-04-21T00:00:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/877c32a4-08e0-4050-b504-762172cd8a3b.png","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"b0cf87b0-8e48-4f35-a3e6-71d86135f049","title":"Principal Enforcement & Monitoring Officer","employer":"Hertfordshire County Council","department":"","location":"Hertfordshire","locationType":3,"description":"<strong>Job Title:</strong> Principal Enforcement & Monitoring Officer <br> <strong>Starting Salary:</strong> £46,731 progressing to £51,802 <br> <strong>Hours:</strong> 37.0 <br> <strong>Location:</strong> Farnham House, Stevenage (but with home working) <br> <strong>Contract Type:</strong> Permanent <br> <strong>Directorate:</strong> Growth & Environment <br><br><b>About the team</b><br><br> The Development Management Team has responsibility for determining, monitoring and enforcing planning applications for minerals and waste development as well as determining applications for the county council's own development such as schools, day centres and fire & rescue facilities. <br><br> The team is comprised of experienced town planners and associated support staff to ensure the statutory and discretionary functions are implemented appropriately working alongside developers, operators, property colleagues, agents, consultants, internal and external technical experts, legal officers and partnering agencies, amongst others. <br><br><b>About the role</b><br><br> As lead officer, you will oversee the monitoring, investigation and enforcement of planning control across Hertfordshire. <br><br> Enforcement at the County Council is proactive as we actively monitor minerals and waste sites across Hertfordshire. We need to respond to breaches of planning control including dealing with complaints. The role will need somebody with extensive experience of enforcement and ability to apply this to minerals and waste development. <br><br> You will need to work collaboratively across the County Council, other District and Borough Councils and bodies such as the Environment Agency in finding solutions to planning breaches and guiding development to provide good outcomes. <br><br> You will need good communications skills in listening to and dealing with complainants. The role will also involve investigating and dealing with those carrying out development with good communications being supported by diplomacy and powers of persuasion. This will require a confident and measured approach in what may be conflicting situations. This will be supported by attention to detail and data recording. Drafting of reports, notices and evidence will require excellent written skills. <br><br> Leading on enforcement with one other Monitoring and Enforcement Officer who will require support from this post. <br><br> The role will cover the entire county and impacts the lives of a significant portion of the county's population due to the large scale nature of minerals and waste development and the wide range of locations that developments operate in. It allows for home working with the need to visit sites (including access to your own vehicle) for monitoring and investigation and also getting together with colleagues and the Development Management Team as part of collaborative working practice. <br><br><b>About you</b><br><br> <strong>Essential</strong>:<ul>\n<li>A degree or masters in Town Planning, or membership of RTPI or extensive knowledge and experience of enforcement of planning control</li>\n<li>Knowledge of planning enforcement</li>\n<li>Knowledge and experience of operation of mineral and waste sites</li>\n<li>Team working abilities across Development Management Team and wider Unit and Department</li>\n<li>Ability to work collaboratively with other professionals from organisations such as councils, government agencies and councillors</li>\n<li>Ability to communicate well with complainants including members of the public</li>\n<li>Able to present to committees, public inquires, court and other ad hoc groups</li>\n<li>Ability to act and communicate well including skills of diplomacy</li>\n<li>Knowledge and experience of making planning judgments.</li>\n<li>Ability to deal with those carrying out development which can be on site including situations of potential conflict</li>\n<li>Ability to observe and record activities and data</li>\n<li>Ability to write letters/emails and communications, reports, statements and notices.</li>\n<li>Minerals and waste sites can be remote and extensive so need to be able to travel across Hertfordshire and walk around these sites.</li>\n<li> Full UK Driving Licence and access to own car </li>\n</ul>We welcome applications from candidates who currently reside in the UK with established proof of right to work documentation. We are not able to offer sponsorship at this time for this role. <br><br>This job role is within the Technical Services, level TEC12 job profile. Please locate this via:<br><br> Job profiles: Technical services <br><br>To hear more about this opportunity please contact brian.owen@hertfordshire.gov.uk for an informal discussion about the role. <br><br> Interview Date: TBC <br><br> Please note that if we receive a high volume of applications, we may close the vacancy earlier than the stated deadline <br><br> Benefits of working for us<br><br><b>How to apply</b><br><br> 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. <br><br> <strong>Disability Confident</strong> <br> 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. <br><br> <strong>Driving required</strong> <br> 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. <br><br> <strong>English Fluency</strong> <br> 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":"£46,731 progressing to £51,802","publishDate":"2025-03-31T02:28:48.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-04-13T00:00:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/dc49b2d2-0e0a-4bd0-a16c-c1bf534cb1d1.png","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"b2b83d56-a4d4-49f1-9422-bbb1f7a467b7","title":"Senior Planning Officer","employer":"Hertfordshire County Council","department":"","location":"Hertfordshire","locationType":3,"description":"<strong>Job Title:</strong> Senior Planning Officer <br> <strong>Starting Salary:</strong> £37,035 progressing to £40,476 <br> <strong>Hours:</strong> 37.0 <br> <strong>Location:</strong> Farnham House, Stevenage (but with home working) <br> <strong>Contract Type:</strong> Permanent <br> <strong>Directorate:</strong> Growth & Environment <br><br><b>About the team</b><br><br> The Development Management Team has responsibility for determining, monitoring and enforcing planning applications for minerals and waste development as well as determining applications for the county council's own development such as schools, day centres and fire & rescue facilities. <br><br> The team is comprised of experienced town planners and associated support staff to ensure the statutory and discretionary functions are implemented appropriately working alongside developers, operators, property colleagues, agents, consultants, internal and external technical experts, legal officers and partnering agencies, amongst others. <br><br><b>About the role</b><br><br>As a member of our Development Management Team, you will have your own caseload for determining planning applications, a mix of Regulation 3 applications for the County Council's own development, but also for minerals and waste development.<br><br>This will involve responding to pre-application enquiries and processing planning applications in accordance with the County Council's policies and objectives. Decisions will need to be made related to planning conditions, non-material amendments and support for monitoring and enforcement work.<br><br>You will need to negotiate with developers to ensure a high standard of development within Hertfordshire and engage with key stakeholders to ensure appropriate involvement in the planning process.<br><br> As part of this role, you will be responsible for drafting reports with recommendations for Committee decisions, delegated decisions, and briefing papers for local members and senior officers. Additionally, they may need to prepare and present evidence for planning appeals resulting from the refusal of planning permission, non-determination of applications, or enforcement actions. <br><br>You will have overall responsibility for a number of operational sites, including involvement in site monitoring and enforcement jointly with Enforcement colleagues.<br><br>You will be expected to contribute to the development and maintenance of the Unit's systems and procedures including the development of MasterGov and GIS.<br><br>The role will allow for home working with the need to visit sites (including access to own vehicle) for site appraisals and investigation and also getting together with colleagues and the Development Management Team as part of collaborative working practice.<br><br><b>About you</b><br><br> <strong>Essential</strong>:<ul>\n<li> Relevant experience for entry at Senior Planning Officer level and eligibility for full membership of RTPI. </li>\n<li> Proven knowledge and understanding of town and country planning procedures and law. </li>\n<li> Education to at least degree level in town and country planning or closely related subject or equivalent experience. </li>\n<li> Ability to prepare well-presented and reasoned reports with clear and justified recommendations on planning applications and related matters. </li>\n<li> Able to communicate tactfully and clearly with all stakeholders in the planning process, i.e. officers of the County Council, District/Borough Councils, members of the public, consultees, applicants and their agents, and County Councillors. </li>\n<li> Experience of working within a team and making positive contributions, demonstrating support and respect </li>\n<li> Ability to work to deadlines and manage a number of projects at the same time. </li>\n<li> Able to work to and meet performance targets (including dealing with planning applications). </li>\n<li> Experience of managing and prioritising your own workload. </li>\n<li> Experience of working with Windows based applications, MS Office programmes, planning software and GIS. </li>\n<li> Full UK Driving Licence and access to own car </li>\n</ul>We welcome applications from candidates who currently reside in the UK with established proof of right to work documentation. We are not able to offer sponsorship at this time for this role. <br><br>This job role is within the Technical Services, level TEC10 job profile. Please locate this via:<br><br> Job profiles: Technical services <br><br>To hear more about this opportunity please contact brian.owen@hertfordshire.gov.uk for an informal discussion about the role. <br><br> Interview Date: TBC <br><br> Please note that if we receive a high volume of applications, we may close the vacancy earlier than the stated deadline <br><br> Benefits of working for us<br><br><b>How to apply</b><br><br> 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. <br><br><strong>Disability Confident</strong> <br> 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. <br><br> <strong>Driving required</strong> <br> 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. <br><br> <strong>English Fluency</strong> <br> 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":"£37,035 progressing to £40,476","publishDate":"2025-03-31T02:28:48.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-04-13T00:00:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/63433557-8fbb-46ad-8924-7d64eb29b3e0.png","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"13e5cfcd-d50e-4446-b39a-b2a27c860099","title":"Personal Education Advisor for Traveller and Refugee Children","employer":"Hertfordshire County Council","department":"","location":"Stevenage","locationType":3,"description":"<strong>Job Title:</strong> Personal Education Advisor for Traveller and Refugee Children <br> <strong>Starting Salary:</strong> £33,366 progressing to £36,124 pa pro rata (Term Time Only) <br> <strong>Hours:</strong> 37.0 Term time only (38 weeks) <br> <strong>Location:</strong> Stevenage - with travel across Hertfordshire <br> <strong>Contract Type:</strong> Fixed Term End Date - to 31st March 2026 <br> <strong>Directorate:</strong> Childrens Services <br><br><b>About the team</b><br><br>You will work as part of the Access to Education for Travellers and Refugees Team (Education Provision & Access, Childrens Services)<br><br>We are a small, dedicated and well-established specialist team providing support to Traveller and Refugee families, schools, colleges and other professionals in accessing education (11-19) and maintaining attendance.<br><br>We work closely with Traveller families who live in houses and also on the many Traveller Sites across Hertfordshire.<br><br> There are 2 Access to Education Officers within the Team, each covering agreed areas of the County. The 2 Services for Young People Personal Education Advisor (PA) within the Team work closely alongside these posts to support positive outcomes for Traveller and Refugee young people. <br><br> Our Team receives Business Support from a dedicated officer. <br><br><b>About the role</b><br><br>This role involves responsibilities such as:- <strong> </strong><ul>\n<li>To identify Traveller and Refugee young people (11-19) living within Hertfordshire.</li>\n<li>To represent Services for Young People and The Access to Education Team for Travellers and Refugees, within Hertfordshire.</li>\n<li>To provide support to ensure that the needs of Traveller and Refugee young people are met so that they are able and motivated to engage in education employment and training, thus reducing young people who are not in Education Employment or Training (NEET).</li>\n<li>To work jointly with other professionals to support positive outcomes for Traveller and Refugee young people.</li>\n<li>To actively engage with Traveller and Refugee families to support access to Education.</li>\n<li>To provide annual reports detailing the work of the Personal Advisers within the Team.</li>\n<li>You will be required to travel across Hertfordshire as part of this role.</li>\n</ul><br><b>About you</b><br><br>Essential:<ul>\n<li>Previous experience in working with schools, colleges and other education providers</li>\n<li>Evidence of working with other professionals to support positive outcomes for Young People (11-19).</li>\n<li>Understand the barriers to education facing Refugee and Traveller young people within the education system.</li>\n<li>Experience of working with children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) and understanding of Hertfordshire's ongoing development within SEND.</li>\n<li>Ability to work flexibly and proactively using own initiative and to always travel independently across the County.</li>\n<li>Ability to work as part of a small team.</li>\n<li>Educated to \"A\" Level standard or equivalent. We will also consider candidates with relevant experience.</li>\n<li>Excellent Time Management essential</li>\n<li>Full UK Driving Licence and access to a vehicle.</li>\n<li>Ability to work at pace.</li>\n</ul>Desirable:<ul>\n<li>Have worked with families and children within the education system.</li>\n<li>Have a good understanding and previous experience of working with Traveller and Refugee families.</li>\n<li>Ability to communicate and negotiate effectively both verbally and in writing with young people, adults and other agencies.</li>\n</ul>Job vacancies within the Access to Education Team for Travellers and Refugees do not often arise. This post has become vacant due to the retirement of the current post holder.<br><br>Working alongside the Traveller communities and Refugee families is truly a rewarding and fulfilling experience.<br><br>It provides the opportunity to make a difference for those children most at risk within the education system and beyond.<br><br>It also provides the post holder with the opportunity to work with a broad range of professionals. This requires the postholder to gain and develop equally broad areas of knowledge.<br><br>This job role is within the Community Services, level COM9 job profile. Please locate this via:<br><br> Job profiles - Community services <br><br>To hear more about this opportunity please contact Ann Halls for an informal discussion about the role<strong> </strong> Ann.Halls@hertfordshire.gov.uk or call 07580 743860 <br><br><strong> Interview Date: </strong> 1st May 2025 <br><br><strong> Benefits of working for us <br><br></strong><br><br><b>How to apply</b><br><br> 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. <br><br> <strong>Disability Confident</strong> <br> 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. <br><br> <strong>Safeguarding</strong> <br> This role has been identified as requiring a Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check. <br><br> <strong>Driving required</strong> <br> 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. <br><br> <strong>English Fluency</strong> <br> 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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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.<br><strong>Contract Type:</strong> Permanent<br><strong>Directorate:</strong> Childrens Services<br><br><b>About the service</b><br><br>At 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.<br><br>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.<br><br>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.<br> <br> With dedicated Diversity & Inclusion strategy and focus groups, we promote diversity and inclusion across the delivery of services and within our workforce.<br><br>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.<br> <br> 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.<br><br><b>About the role</b><br><br>Each Team is made up of; a Team Manager, Consultant Social Worker(s), Senior Practitioners, Social Workers, Children's Practitioners and Family Practitioners.<br><br>We are looking for experienced Social Workers to join one of the following teams:<ul><li><strong>Family Safeguarding</strong></li></ul>This role will include holding a small caseload of complex work and supports development into a management role in the future. <br><br>This will include conducting supervision meetings and supporting other members of the team and providing management cover in the Team Manager's absence.<br><br><b>About you</b><br><br> We are pleased to offer sponsorship of eligible roles that met the UKV&I requirements for candidates who currently reside in the UK at the time of application. <br><br> It is essential that all Consultant Social workers who apply have the following:<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>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>In addition to the above, below outlines team specific essential criteria:<br><br><strong>Family Safeguarding:</strong><ul>\n<li>The role will require you to support social workers, by assisting in court work which will include attending court, therefore a thorough knowledge of care proceedings and court experience is required.</li>\n<li>Thorough knowledge of care proceedings and court experience</li>\n</ul><br><br>This job role is within the Health and Social Care, level 12 job profile. Please locate this via:<br><br><strong></strong> <strong> Job profiles - Health and social care </strong> <br><br>To read more about our service and opportunities available visit our <strong> Childrens Social Work page </strong><br><br><strong>Recruitment timeline:</strong> we are checking applications regularly and will arrange ad hoc interviews - please check your emails for updates.<br><br><strong> Benefits of working for us <br> <br> </strong><br><br><strong> Additional Benefits for Social Work roles include:</strong><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<li>SWE Registration Fee paid</li>\n</ul><br><b>How to apply</b><br><br>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.<br><br><strong>Sponsorship<br></strong>We are pleased to offer sponsorship of eligible roles that met the UKV&I requirements for candidates who currently reside in the UK at the time of application.<br><br><strong>Disability Confident</strong><br>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.<br><br><strong>Safeguarding</strong><br>This role has been identified as requiring a Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check.<br><br><strong>Driving required</strong><br>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.<br><br><strong>English Fluency</strong><br>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 infor mation about the legal requirement can be found here.","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£46,731 pa progressing to £51,802 pa","publishDate":"2025-03-28T09:15:38.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-05-03T18:00:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/b228ffbb-6cc7-4407-9b96-18164584551e.png","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"df4ac8fa-85ee-4bcc-a434-6c9821e7d3b7","title":"Senior Practitioners (Children's)","employer":"Hertfordshire County Council","department":"","location":"Hertfordshire","locationType":3,"description":"<strong>Job Title:</strong> Qualified Children's Senior Practitioner<br><strong>Starting Salary:</strong> £41,511 per annum + £6,243 pa market enhanced payment progressing to £45,718 per annum + £6,084 pa market enhanced payment PLUS £1k one off welcome payment*<br><strong>Hours:</strong> 37<br><strong>Location: </strong>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.<br><strong>Contract Type:</strong> Permanent<br><strong>Directorate:</strong> Childrens Services<br><br><b>About the service</b><br><br>At 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.<br><br>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.<br><br>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.<br> <br> With dedicated Diversity & Inclusion strategy and focus groups, we promote diversity and inclusion across the delivery of services and within our workforce.<br><br>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.<br> <br> 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.<br><br><b>About the role</b><br><br>Each Team is made up of; a Team Manager, Consultant Social Worker(s), Senior Practitioners, Social Workers, Children's Practitioners and Family Practitioners.<br><br>We are looking for experienced Senior Practitioners to join one of the following teams:<ul>\n<li><strong>Family Safeguarding</strong></li>\n<li><strong>0-25 Disability Service (childrens)</strong></li>\n<li><strong>Children Looked After</strong></li>\n<li><strong>Assessment (Permanent and 1 year Secondment/FTC)</strong></li>\n</ul>As 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.<br><br>This 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.<br><br><b>About you</b><br><br>We are pleased to offer sponsorship of eligible roles that met the UKV&I requirements for candidates who currently reside in the UK at the time of application.<br><br>It is essential that all Senior Practitioners who apply have the following:<ul>\n<li>Qualified and Social Work England Registered</li>\n<li>At least 2 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>In addition to the above, below outlines team specific essential criteria:<br><br><strong>Family Safeguarding:</strong><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><strong>0-25 Disability Service:<br></strong><ul>\n<li>Ability to complete robust assessments & to assess risk.</li>\n<li>Ability to work in a relationship-based way.</li>\n<li>Knowledge/experience of working with Disabled Children and Young People</li>\n<li>Knowledge of legislation, guidance, policy, and procedure specific to Disabled Children and Young People</li>\n</ul><strong>Children Looked After:</strong><ul>\n<li>Experience of care planning, assessments and reviews.</li>\n<li>Track record of working alongside challenging families.</li>\n</ul><strong>Assessment:<br></strong><ul><li>Significant experience in assessing children's needs and undertaking statutory Child Protection enquiries.</li></ul><br><br>This job role is within the Health and Social Care, level 11 job profile. Please locate this via:<br><br> <strong> Job profiles - Health and social care </strong> <br><br>To read more about our service and opportunities available visit our <strong> Childrens Social Work page </strong><br><br><strong>Recruitment timeline:</strong> We review all applications on a regular basis with interviews arranged on an ad hoc basis - please check your emails for updates.<br><br><strong> </strong><br><br><strong> Benefits of working for us <br><br></strong><br><br><strong>Additional Benefits for Social Work roles include:</strong><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<li>SWE Registration Fee paid</li>\n</ul><br><b>How to apply</b><br><br>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.<br><br><strong>Secondment</strong><br>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.<br><br><strong> Sponsorship: </strong> We are pleased to offer sponsorship of eligible roles that met the UKV&I requirements for candidates who currently reside in the UK at the time of application . <br><br><strong>Disability Confident</strong><br>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.<br><br><strong>Safeguarding</strong><br>This role has been identified as requiring a Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check.<br><br><strong>Driving required</strong><br>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.<br><br><strong>English Fluency</strong><br>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":"£41,511 pa progressing to £45,718 pa","publishDate":"2025-03-28T09:15:38.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-05-03T18:00:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/125d8478-83c9-4129-83c2-d6aef5c74f76.png","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"144550e8-7014-4367-9086-1efe37c74e27","title":"Qualified Social Workers (Children's)","employer":"Hertfordshire County Council","department":"","location":"Hertfordshire","locationType":3,"description":"<strong>Job Title:</strong> Childrens Social Worker<br> <strong> Salary: </strong> £37,035 per annum + £5,673 market enhanced payment progressing to £40,476 per annum + £5,242 market enhanced payment PLUS £1k one off welcome payment*<br><strong>Hours:</strong> 37<br><strong>Location:</strong> 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<br><strong>Contract Type:</strong> Permanent<br><strong>Directorate:</strong> Childrens Services<br><br><b>About the service</b><br><br>At 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.<br><br>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.<br><br>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.<br> <br> With dedicated Diversity & Inclusion strategy and focus groups, we promote diversity and inclusion across the delivery of services and within our workforce.<br><br>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.<br> <br> 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.<br><br><b>About the teams</b><br><br>Each Team is made up of; a Team Manager, Consultant Social Worker(s), Senior Practitioners, Social Workers, Children's Practitioners and Family Practitioners.<br><br>We are looking for experienced Social Workers to join one of the following teams:<ul>\n<li><strong>Family Safeguarding</strong></li>\n<li><strong>0-25 Disability Service (Childrens) - full time and part time (18.5 hours)</strong></li>\n<li><strong>Specialist Adolescent Services Hertfordshire (SASH) </strong></li>\n<li><strong>Children Looked After</strong></li>\n<li><strong>Separated Migrant Children</strong></li>\n<li><strong>Assessment</strong></li>\n</ul><br><b>About you</b><br><br>It is essential that all Social Workers who apply have the following:<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>In addition to the above, below outlines team specific essential criteria:<br><br><strong>Family Safeguarding:</strong><ul>\n<li>Experience of care planning, assessments and reviews.</li>\n<li>Deliver welfare reports to conferences and court hearings</li>\n</ul><strong>0-25 Disability Service</strong><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><strong>CLA:</strong><ul>\n<li>Experience of care planning, assessments and reviews.</li>\n<li>Track record of working alongside challenging families</li>\n</ul><strong>SASH:</strong><ul>\n<li>Experience of partnership working</li>\n<li>Experience of report writing</li>\n<li>An understanding of child development</li>\n</ul><strong>Separated Migrant Children:</strong><ul>\n<li>Ability to complete robust assessments & to assess risk.</li>\n<li>Knowledge/experience of working with Separated Migrant Children and of relevant legislation, guidance, policy and procedure specific to Separated Migrant Children.</li>\n<li>Knowledge/experience of working with children and young people subject to or at risk of exploitation including modern day slavery and trafficking.</li>\n</ul><strong>Assessment:</strong><ul>\n<li>Experience of conducting assessments and reviews.</li>\n<li>Presenting care plans to conferences</li>\n</ul><br><br>This job role is within the Health and Social Care, level 10 job profile. Please locate this via:<br><br><strong> Job profiles - Health and social care </strong><br><br>To read more about our service and opportunities available visit our <strong> Childrens Social Work page </strong><br><br><strong>Recruitment timeline:</strong> We review all applications on a regular basis with interviews arranged on an ad hoc basis - please check your emails for updates. <br><br> <strong> Benefits of working for us </strong><br> <strong><br>Additional Benefits for Social Work roles include:</strong><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 £6k relocation expenses (terms & conditions apply)</li>\n<li>Hybrid working model</li>\n<li>5 Days additional annual leave entitlement</li>\n<li>SWE Registration Fee paid</li>\n</ul><br><b>How to apply</b><br><br>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.<br><br> We welcome applications from candidates who currently reside in the UK with established proof of right to work documentation. We are not able to offer sponsorship at this time for this role. <br><br><strong>Disability Confident</strong><br>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.<br><br><strong>Safeguarding</strong><br>This role has been identified as requiring a Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check.<br><br><strong>Driving required</strong><br>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.<br><br><strong>English Fluency</strong><br>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":"£37,035 pa progressing to £40,476 pa","publishDate":"2025-03-28T09:15:36.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-05-03T18:00:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/4911bc5b-b1cf-432b-b6c1-75664bdd4c80.png","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"b9106774-6379-4fb1-9cc7-c6ea141f5de7","title":"Re-integration Officer","employer":"Hertfordshire County Council","department":"","location":"Hertfordshire","locationType":3,"description":"<strong>Job Title:</strong> Re-integration Officer <br> <strong>Starting Salary:</strong> £33,366 progressing to £36,124 <br> <strong>Hours:</strong> 37 hours per week <br> <strong>Location:</strong> Farnham House, Stevenage, also covering west Hertfordshire <br> <strong>Contract Type:</strong> Permanent <br> <strong>Directorate:</strong> Childrens Services <br><br><b>About the team</b><br><br> This is an exciting opportunity to join the Hertfordshire Virtual School in the Children Missing Education (CME) team. We are looking for a highly motivated, enthusiastic, and organised person, who can match the pace of our busy office and busy (virtual) school environment. You will join a friendly, dedicated, and inclusive team. <br><br> We are excited to bring this new role to the Virtual School within the CME team which is specific to improving educational engagement for some of our most vulnerable children. This role will focus on supporting children that have been out of education (Child Missing Education) to return to school and be able to fully engage with learning. <br><br><b>About the role</b><br><br> The post holder will work directly with the Senior Strategic Lead within the Virtual School to provide school level support for children returning to school after being a Child Missing Education. This role will formulate and support the delivery of an appropriate tiered reintegration plan ensuring that the child sustains their engagement with education. The post holder will work alongside the receiving school, the child/young person and family.<ul>\n<li> To provide advice on strategies that promote the achievement of this group, </li>\n<li> To develop and advise school leaders, Children Services', and other professionals on a range of intervention strategies that improve outcomes for this group, </li>\n<li> To develop a range of strategies to support CME EHCP children whilst they await placement in an appropriate setting, </li>\n<li> To support schools in working with the most vulnerable children previously missing education with and without EHCPs, </li>\n<li> To support schools to ensure children returning to school after long term absence can settle, belong, and start to make expected progress, </li>\n<li> To coordinate and advise the professionals working with the child/young person, their family, and the setting, </li>\n<li> To work in partnership with other members of Children's Services, education colleagues and the third sector to promote achievement and to ensure equality of access to educational provision and opportunity, </li>\n<li> Offer appropriate support and challenge to schools, education settings and education leaders to improve educational outcomes for this group, </li>\n<li> Promotion of trauma informed and relational practice in education settings, </li>\n<li> As part of this role, you will be required to visit schools and children in other venues and to attend meetings at other sites than own work base and will therefore require a full driving license and access to a suitable vehicle, </li>\n<li> Occasional out of usual office hours working may be required. </li>\n</ul>You will be working in a fast-paced stimulating environment that would draw on and build your organisational skills, your ability to prioritise workloads in a relatively fast paced changing environment. <br><br> You will be working with schools, SENDCos and Headteachers to put into place robust and bespoke reintegration plans to ensure children that have been out of education, can fully re-engage with their education. Some of this work will be done virtually but some of this work will be required to be delivered in-person. Depending on the needs of the child, you may be required to work with a school/setting on a longer-term basis to ensure the reintegration plan is fully brought to fruition. <br><br><b>About you</b><br><br> <strong>Essential</strong>:<ul>\n<li> Educated to degree level or equivalent, </li>\n<li> Experience of working with schools, children and/or families, </li>\n<li> Knowledge of and commitment to safeguarding responsibilities for children and young people, </li>\n<li> Knowledge and understanding of the factors which influence school attendance, </li>\n<li> Ability to establish and maintain credibility with school staff, Children's Services colleagues, and other agencies, </li>\n<li> Excellent ICT skills and experience in the use of a range of software packages and electronic recording systems, </li>\n<li> Ability to collate, analyse, interpret, and present data, </li>\n<li> Excellent verbal and written communication skills </li>\n<li> Has a good work ethic, is a team player and has a can-do attitude </li>\n<li> Has excellent customer service and communication skills. </li>\n<li> Has a desire to learn new skills and take on challenges </li>\n<li> Experience of managing conflicting priorities and demands </li>\n<li> The ability to drive and travel across county. The post-holder will be allocated cases in the West of the county. </li>\n</ul><strong>Desirable</strong>:<ul>\n<li> Experience of working in a multi-agency environment and collaborating with partners in other services to achieve positive outcomes, </li>\n<li> Experience and knowledge of working with the SEND service. </li>\n<li> Experience and knowledge of working within Hertfordshire or another Local Authority. </li>\n<li> Educational experience in the last 5 years e.g. classroom teacher. </li>\n</ul>We welcome applications from candidates who currently reside in the UK with established proof of right to work documentation. We are not able to offer sponsorship at this time for this role. <br><br>This job role is within the Community Services, level COM9 job profile. Please locate this via: <br><br> Job profiles - Community services <br><br>To hear more about this opportunity please contact Katie.southall@hertfordshire.gov.uk for an informal discussion about the role. <br><br> Interview Date: 30 April 2025 <br><br> Benefits of working for us<br><br><b>How to apply</b><br><br> 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. <br><br> <strong>Disability Confident</strong> <br> 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. <br><br> <strong>Safeguarding</strong> <br> This role has been identified as requiring a Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check. <br><br> <strong>Driving required</strong> <br> 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. <br><br> <strong>English Fluency</strong> <br> The ability to converse at ease with members of the public and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post (for those whose language is a signed language the provision of a sign language interpreter who speaks English to the necessary standard of fluency will be required). Further information about the legal requirement can be found here.","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£33,366 progressing to £36,124","publishDate":"2025-03-27T12:00:15.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-04-13T00:00:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/3bc81486-570a-4191-a2fb-0a5ca4d36178.png","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"d7065624-8de0-410f-a65c-028a3e4fca74","title":"Assistant Team Manager","employer":"Hertfordshire County Council","department":"","location":"Hertfordshire","locationType":3,"description":"<strong>Job Title:</strong> Assistant Team Manager <br> <strong>Starting Salary:</strong> £41,511 progressing to £45,718 <br> <strong>Hours:</strong> 37 hours per week <br> <strong>Location:</strong> Apsley, Hemel Hempstead or Farnham House, Stevenage <br> <strong>Contract Type:</strong> Permanent <br> <strong>Directorate:</strong> Adult Care Services <br><br><b>About the team</b><br><br> <strong>Brokerage Solutions Team</strong> is committed to sourcing services for people supported by Hertfordshire Health and Social Care colleagues. We are looking for a hardworking, resilient, passionate, and experienced person to apply for the post of Assistant Team Manager and join our dynamic team. <br><br> BST operationally receive brokerage task referrals from over 40 teams within Health and Social Care in Hertfordshire - Adults Disability and Older Peoples Services, 0-25 Together, Gateway, Specialist Mental Health teams for Older People and Hospital Teams. In addition, we work in partnership with Adult Mental Health, Sensory Teams, and Childrens Services. <br><br> As an Assistant Team Manager, you will play a crucial role in supporting The BST Management Team in the daily operations of our social care brokerage service. <br><br><b>About the role</b><br><br> Team Support: Assisting the Team Manager in leading and motivating a team of social care brokers to achieve their goals and managing poor performance and ill health processes. <br><br> Actively Manage day to day Duty Tasks including Triage and Allocation of work where you will be responsible for prioritising brokerage resources. <br><br> Ensuring that those with Care Act Eligible needs receive high-quality care and support by engaging with various contracted service providers, in line with agreed contract call off processes and negotiating care costs. <br><br> Quality Assurance: Monitoring and evaluating the performance of the team to maintain high standards of service delivery. Addressing any issues or concerns that arise in a timely and effective manner. <br><br> Administrative Duties: Supervision Management of Staff, managing schedules, maintaining records, and handling correspondence related to client care. <br><br> Performance Management, Training and Development: Supporting the professional development of team members via the PMD Process <br><br> Holding a tray of more complex cases including complex finance and commissioning issues. <br><br> Responding to complaints and escalation requests from the operational services. Managing and resolving conflict. <br><br> Leading brokerage projects to develop particular service areas or processes. <br><br> Representing Brokerage in multi-agency meeting to resolve in urgent situations where people may be at risk without support. <br><br> Interpret complex data, resolving financial queries and commissioning errors on ACSIS. <br><br><b>About you</b><br><br> <strong>Essential</strong>:<ul>\n<li> NVQ/QVC level 4 or above in either social care, management, commissioning, or relevant qualifications these fields would be desirable. </li>\n<li> Proven experience in a social care setting, preferably in a supervisory or managerial role. </li>\n<li> Evidenced knowledge of Learning disabilities and Autistic spectrum Disorder </li>\n<li> Strong leadership, communication, and project management skills. </li>\n<li> Ability to work collaboratively with a diverse team, social care professionals, Commissioners and social care providers offering challenge where appropriate. </li>\n<li> Excellent organizational I.T and time-management skills. </li>\n<li> Knowledge of Microsoft applications and liquid logic systems (ACSIS) </li>\n<li> Experience of resolving disputes, managing poor performance and negotiation with providers or other teams or services. </li>\n<li> Ability to remain calm in a crisis, problem solve and work in partnership to resolve urgent and complex situations, where people may be at risk without support. </li>\n</ul><strong> Desirable </strong><ul><li> This role is based across both major HCC sites for face to face meetings and induction training. Access toa vehicle is desirable but will require ability to travel across sites. </li></ul>We welcome applications from candidates who currently reside in the UK with established proof of right to work documentation. We are not able to offer sponsorship at this time for this role. <br><br>This job role is within the Health and Social Care Services, level HSC11 job profile. Please locate this via: <br><br> Job profiles - Health and social care <br><br>To hear more about this opportunity please contact:<br> maria.palmer-webb@hertfordshire.gov.uk for an informal discussion about the role. <br><br> Interview Date: 14 April 2025 <br><br> Benefits of working for us<br><br><b>How to apply</b><br><br> 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. <br><br> <strong>Disability Confident</strong> <br> 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. <br><br> <strong>Safeguarding</strong> <br> This role has been identified as requiring a Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check. <br><br> <strong>English Fluency</strong> <br> 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":"£41,511 progressing to £45,718","publishDate":"2025-03-27T04:44:21.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-04-07T00:00:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/c3c28198-862a-4b6d-9c40-6a3067c21eda.png","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"ff7fd697-92c7-4507-a253-f7503f4ea603","title":"SEND EHC Casework Assistant","employer":"Hertfordshire County Council","department":"","location":"Stevenage","locationType":3,"description":"<strong>Job Title:</strong> SEND EHC Casework Assistant <br> <strong>Starting Salary:</strong> £26,835- £30,060 pa <br> <strong>Hours:</strong> 37 <br> <strong>Location:</strong> Stevenage <br> <strong>Contract Type:</strong> Permanent <br> <strong>Directorate:</strong> Childrens Services <br><br><b>About the team</b><br><br> Things are changing in SEND for Hertfordshire County Council. We are making SEND everyone's business. <br><br> Do you want to make a positive impact and be part of that change? We're investing in our statutory SEND workforce. <br><br> The Statutory SEND Assessment Team focus on working with families and professionals whilst undertaking the statutory assessment process. <br><br><b>About the role</b><br><br> The role of the Casework Assistant is to be responsible for supporting the statutory assessment process, ensuring that families have relevant and purposeful information and advice from weeks 0 to 20. Statutory responsibilities include coordinating multi-agency assessments of education, health and care and ensuring that Education, Health and Care Plans are up to date and reflect the needs of the child and the provision they require. <br><br> The Case Assistant needs to engage with professionals across education, health and care to support the decision making and assessment process, including:<ul>\n<li> Supporting the EHC coordinator with a range of casework activities, including Supporting casework relating to placement - which could include research, contacting schools to discuss cases, amendments and finalising of EHC plans </li>\n<li> To input and maintain accurate and comprehensive database records as required, and participate in the Local Authority's systems for monitoring and quality assurance for children and young people with EHC plans. </li>\n<li> To work collaboratively with professionals across education, health and care services to ensure effective case management, integrated working practice and successful outcomes for children. </li>\n<li> To participate occasionally in a range of meetings with other professionals and parents/carers in relation to individual children. </li>\n<li> Contribute to the development of policy, procedures and provision for children with SEN children's needs, which includes maintaining an up to date knowledge relating to SEN casework, changes to national legislation and departmental policies, and supporting induction/training and support to all team members. </li>\n</ul><br><b>About you</b><br><br> <strong>Essential</strong>:<ul>\n<li> Basic knowledge of SEND and experience of working with families </li>\n<li> Excellent organisation skills including an ability to work independently, systematically and work with conflicting demands </li>\n<li>Excellent customer service skills using verbal and written communication methods. <br>\n</li>\n<li>The ability to undertake a variety of administrative tasks, operating within departmental policies and procedures <br>\n</li>\n<li>Ability to work effectively as part of a team. Together with self-motivation and the ability to work unsupervised. <br>\n</li>\n<li> Some travel to meetings may be necessary. </li>\n</ul>This is a high pressure, interesting and varied role where you have to juggle daily with competing demands and priorities. Working closely with parents, families and professionals to ensure children and young people's special educational needs are understood and well supported. <br><br> <strong>Desirable</strong>:<ul><li> A good understanding and experience of SEND of working with families </li></ul>We welcome applications from candidates who currently reside in the UK with established proof of right to work documentation. We are not able to offer sponsorship at this time for this role. <br><br>This job role is within the Health and Social Care, level 7 job profile. Please locate this via: Job profiles - Health and social care <br><br>To hear more about this opportunity please contact Lauren Irons lauren.irons@hertfordshire.gov.uk and Claudine Tavner claudine.tavner@hertfordshire.gov.uk f or an informal discussion about the role. <br><br> Interview Date: 22nd and 23rd April <br><br> Benefits of working for us<br><br><b>How to apply</b><br><br> 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. <br><br> <strong>Disability Confident</strong> <br> 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. <br><br> <strong>Safeguarding</strong> <br> This role has been identified as requiring a Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check. <br><br> <strong>English Fluency</strong> <br> The ability to converse at ease with members of the public and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post (for those whose language is a signed language the provision of a sign language interpreter who speaks English to the necessary standard of fluency will be required). 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This includes accommodation, education and training support, health and mental wellbeing input, asylum support and wider access to additional resources and networks within the community to help grow a 'family' around each of the young people we work with. We work with our young people from the point of referral into our service (between 12-17 years old), up until they reach 25 years old. <br><br> The service is made up of four teams, which includes a Team Manager, Consultant Social Workers, Social Workers and Personal Advisors. We have one Child Practitioner and are looking to recruit a second in order to help provide wider support with direct work and more opportunities for our young people to access a point of contact for housing or asylum support from the service. <br><br> It is a really exciting time for us as we continue to grow as a service, and the introduction of a second Child Practitioner will allow us to creatively progress ideas and opportunities to engage our cohort more meaningfully, gather their views and provide them with experiences and opportunities to come together. <br><br> We work closely with a wide range of services, including the Home Office, Policing teams, Housing, Health, Education and Employment Services, Probation <br><br> and the Prison Service, Interpreting and Family Tracing and community-based support opportunities designed to increase networks and systems around our young people, who have no family within the UK. We also link in closely with our Participation Service, to look at improving the ways in which we support young people, and identifying groups and activities which they would benefit from and will help them reach their potential. <br><br><strong> About the role </strong><br><br> The role of Child Practitioner includes, but is not exclusive to: <br><br> Arranging and supporting young people to attend relevant appointments inc. asylum and health <br><br> Acting as key point of contact with District Housing Teams - completing relevant paperwork to progress transition plans for young people moving into independent living-Administrative tasks including completing referrals for key documentation, support services and financial requests <br><br> Working with the wider service to identify opportunities to develop events and social opportunities for our cohort, liaising with services and organisations to develop these plans <br><strong></strong><br><br> <strong>About you</strong> <br><br> Essential:<ul>\n<li> Experience in working directly or indirectly in a support or advisory role with young people/vulnerable adults </li>\n<li> Ability to work independently, and within part of a team, to create plans </li>\n<li> Understanding of supporting individuals who have experienced trauma or discrimination and how this may impact how we engage with them </li>\n<li> Good time management and organisational skills </li>\n<li> Confidence in interacting directly with young people and professional agencies </li>\n<li> Experience in completing administrative work </li>\n<li> Hold a valid UK driving license and have access to a vehicle to be able to transport young people to and from appointments, as needed <br> Desirable:<ul>\n<li> Experience working directly with asylum seeking or other marginalised groups </li>\n<li> Understanding of asylum processes and legal framework </li>\n<li> Multi-lingual </li>\n<li> Experience of working with Hertfordshire computer systems </li>\n<li> Project planning experience </li>\n</ul>\n</li>\n<li> Are you someone who is passionate about working within a dynamic team, supporting the needs of young people? Do you enjoy the potential of everyday being different? Of meeting and developing relationships with young people and professionals in order to help to support them to feel confident and successful in their future? Then this job is for you! </li>\n</ul><br><br>We welcome applications from candidates who currently reside in the UK with established proof of right to work documentation. We are not able to offer sponsorship at this time for this role. <br><br> This job role is within the Health and Social Care Services, level HSC8 job profile. Please locate this via: <br><br> Job profiles - Health and social care <br><br> To hear more about this opportunity please contact lucy.bradley@hertfordshire.gov.uk for an informal discussion about the role. <br><br> Interview Date: W/c 14th April, 2025 <br><br> Benefits of working for us <br><br><strong> How to Appy </strong><br><br> 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. <br><br> <strong>Additional Information</strong> <br><br> <strong>Disability Confident</strong> <br> 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. <br><br> <strong>Driving required</strong> <br> 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. <br><br><strong>English Fluency</strong> <br> 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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So, a broad and secure knowledge of H&S legislation and practice is key, with the ability to build good relationships at all levels of the organisation.<br><br>Excellent interpersonal and presentation skills are essential. <br><br>Key tasks being:<ul>\n<li>Monitoring adherence to health and safety legislation and HCC policy and procedures via our audit and inspection programme. Ensuring effective monitoring and data recording.</li>\n<li>Assisting in the development and delivery of health and safety training and supporting our Health and Safety Co-ordinators across the organisation.</li>\n<li>Contributing to the Council's Health and Safety guidance ensuring this is regularly reviewed and updated.</li>\n<li>Monitoring accident and incident reports and statistics identifying trends and assisting with investigations / debriefs as required. </li>\n</ul><br><b>About you</b><br><br>Essential:<ul>\n<li>You will have a NEBOSH Certificate in Occupational Safety & Health or equivalent as a minimum.</li>\n<li>The ability to understand complicated and detailed legislation, rules and procedures and interpret them to clients effectively and clearly.</li>\n<li>Good attention to detail -ability to provide accurate advice both verbally and in written reports.</li>\n<li>Good organisational skills - able to prioritise your workload effectively.</li>\n<li>Ability to work effectively as part of a team and build good relationships.</li>\n<li>Good ICT skills proficient in use of MS Teams, Word, Excel, Teams and Outlook.</li>\n<li>You will be required to travel to sites across Hertfordshire thus applicants must have access to a vehicle and driving licence that is valid in the UK.</li>\n</ul>Desirable:<ul>\n<li>Local Government experience successfully providing health and safety advice and support to a range of clients.</li>\n<li>Good public speaking skills</li>\n<li>Qualified to NEBOSH Diploma in Occupational Safety & Health or equivalent. With a commitment to continuing professional development e.g., through membership of IOSH or similar.</li>\n</ul>This is an excellent opportunity for a Health and Safety professional with strong collaboration and interpersonal skills to work across diverse areas of risk and deliver a positive impact on managing health and safety across HCC.<br><br>This job role is within the Corporate Services, level CORP10 job profile. Please locate this via:<br><br> Job profiles - Corporate services <br><br>To hear more about this opportunity please contact <strong>Maria Williams, </strong>Senior Health & Safety Officer maria.williams@hertfordshire.gov.uk for an informal discussion about the role. <br><br> Interview Date: 30th April 2025 and 1st May 2025 <br><br> We welcome applications from candidates who currently reside in the UK with established proof of right to work documentation. We are not able to offer sponsorship at this time for this role. <br><br> Benefits of working for us<br><br><b>How to apply</b><br><br> 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. <br><br><strong>Disability Confident</strong> <br> 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. <br><br> <strong>Driving required</strong> <br> 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. <br><br> <strong>English Fluency</strong> <br> 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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