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Do you have experience of mentoring and supporting colleagues to improve their practice? Are you excited about extending your practice to improve the outcomes of all Sutton's 0 - 5 year olds?<br><br>We are excited to recruit an Early Years Adviser to join our vibrant, forward-thinking team. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a team that provides high quality challenge, intervention, and professional development to Early Years providers.<br><br>In this role, you will support PVI settings and schools to improve learning outcomes and further develop inclusive practice across the London Borough of Sutton.#<br><br>Please click <a href=\"https://www.cognus.org.uk/work-with-us/current-vacancies/\">here</a> to apply. <br><br><strong>Job Profile </strong> <br> <a class=\"file_application_pdf\" href=\"https://kingston-sutton-jobs.tal.net/vx/lang-en-GB/mobile-0/appcentre-4/brand-8/spa-1/candidate/download_file_opp/3198/105858/1/0/639247a868abd011b24c01618ecffb6e60e70fdf\"> Early Years Adviser Advert JD - September 2024 (edited by HR).pdf - 1020KB Opens in a new window </a>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£38,831.79 - £52,462.77","publishDate":"2024-09-27T03:25:44.000Z","expirationDate":"2024-10-18T22:55:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/ee3b78d8-50cf-44bb-b0b6-b735e3fb1a34.png","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"4b467643-1a4e-434b-b9e7-6976312321b5","title":"Send - Part Time Sessional Tutors Casual","employer":"London Borough of Sutton","department":"","location":"Sutton","locationType":3,"description":"<strong>Role Details</strong> <br> <br> <strong> Send - Part Time Sessional Tutors Casua l </strong> <br><br> Sutton College are looking for tutors to work in the SEND department in areas of Engish, Maths, ICT. <br><br> All classes are design to embed basic skills for learners undetaking either a publishing or horticulture pathway. <br><br> <strong>The yoga is not a part of a pathway but a standalone course. You will need to have a passion to teaching to the highest standards and be a team player.</strong> <br><br> You must hold a teaching qualification. Send experience would be beneficial. <br><br>For more information and to apply please go to https://www.suttoncollege.ac.uk/jobs/teaching-vacancies/<br><br>No CV's please<br><br> No Agencies please <br><br><strong>Job Profile </strong> <br> <a class=\"file_application_pdf\" href=\"https://kingston-sutton-jobs.tal.net/vx/lang-en-GB/mobile-0/appcentre-4/brand-8/spa-1/candidate/download_file_opp/3200/105858/1/0/9fe963f3eb347a606a1666a1f5d1235b69ef1ed3\"> Tutor-JD-PS-11.19.pdf - 1314KB Opens in a new window </a>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£29.09 -£39.89","publishDate":"2024-09-27T03:02:59.000Z","expirationDate":"2024-10-01T08:00:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/1cee1b95-e8c7-44ae-97c7-e79ba2185e5b.png","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"0f3ed18e-bbfb-4cc1-9ae0-91bc823737cf","title":"Facilities and Project Building Surveyor","employer":"London Borough of Sutton","department":"","location":"Sutton","locationType":3,"description":"<strong>About the Borough</strong> <br> <br>In Sutton, there is much for us to be proud of both as a council and as a borough. This includes high levels of resident satisfaction, the quality of our services, our success in addressing our financial challenges to date, the way that we involve and engage with residents on key issues facing the borough, and the enthusiastic and motivated staff that we employ. <br><br>Looking ahead, there are plans for the delivery of new homes and new schools and the London Cancer Hub is being developed, while the Council is also seen as a driving force within the South London Partnership of five outer south west London boroughs focused on strategic growth, regeneration and investment.<br><br>All of this demonstrates a good track record and an authority that is ambitious and set to deliver more improvements for the borough. We've set out our vision for the future of Sutton in our corporate plan - Ambitious for Sutton. This strategic plan will shape the outcomes we achieve, the services we provide, and the impact we have on residents, to make Sutton a great place to live, work and raise a family.<br><br>Situated in Zone 5, Sutton is less than 30 minutes by train from central London, and south and south west London are easily accessible by public transport. There are 10 train stations which serve key neighbourhoods within the borough providing direct connections to London Victoria, London Bridge, London Blackfriars and St Pancras International. Sutton also has direct rail connections with Epsom, Dorking, Guildford and Horsham, as well as Wimbledon for an interchange with the London Underground and West Croydon for the London Overground. There's also an extensive road network which provides close and easy access to the M25 and M23.<br><br><strong>About the Role</strong> <br> <br> The Facilities and Project Building Surveyor role in the Facilities Management Section is responsible for a portfolio of projects within the Facilities and Capital Projects team. Acting as an intelligent client & fulfilling the key duties of Building Surveyor, Project Manager and Contract Administrator under the chosen form of contract. This involves taking sole responsibility at all times for making major decisions or changes affecting the successful project outcome. <br><br> To work alone specifying, tendering & delivering projects or in partnership, appointing and leading Consultants and Contractors to ensure the successful delivery to time, budget and to the highest standards of minor and intermediate capital schemes, repairs and improvement programmes from commencement through to completion. <br><br> The role will include undertaking inspections and surveys of sites, properties, plant and equipment; identify building elements or services requiring repair, overhaul or replacement and to minimise the risk of unexpected failure. Diagnose and implement appropriate works within agreed authority levels. Alongside supporting the Head of Facilities in preparing and reviewing forward maintenance plans and cost estimates. <br><br> To monitor the performance of building repair and maintenance works commissioned and managed by others (e.g. the contractor responsible for operation of Leisure centres), to ensure compliance with statutory and contractual obligations. Ensure that accurate and up-to-date records are kept by the Council of works commissioned by third parties, and liaise with internal clients to ensure that any areas of concern are promptly identified and actioned. To provide technical and professional advice on property repair and maintenance issues. <br><br><strong>About Us</strong> <br> <br>The Facilities Management Service has recently gone through a period of significant change and transformation and we have a smarter operating model to ensure the service is best placed to support the delivery of our front line services and meet the needs of our residents<br><br>We are leading the way in multidisciplinary and collaborative FM working, to combine the skills and attributes of our workforce with a commitment to provide a professional and customer focused FM service, working in partnership with our contractors. As we continue to improve our services this is a particularly challenging and rewarding time for Facilities Management as it reaches the realisation of a new operating model, supporting the goals of our wider organisation.<br><br><strong>About You</strong> <br> <br> We're looking for a professional with d etailed knowledge and experience of building surveying practices, project procurement procedures, CDM regs, building and workplace regulations, complex tendering solutions, project management and contract management including site practices alongside a relevant professional qualification (RICS, MRICS, MCIOB). It is desirable to have e xperience or full understanding of local authorities and the services within, along with knowledge of legal and statutory requirements affecting construction services and ability to interpret them in the context of the service. <br><br> You will be an excellent communicator both verbal and written, with energy, enthusiasm and an innovative nature with the ability to engage with others in a challenging environment. <br><br> If you enjoy working collaboratively, are skilled in partnership working and share our energy, drive and ambition, then we want to hear from you. <br><br><strong>Our Offer To You</strong> <br> <br>As an organisation that values and nurtures talent, we're committed to helping you fulfil your potential and will offer you a supportive, friendly and collaborative environment to grow and develop your career and skills. We're constantly striving to improve our ways of working so putting your ideas across - however big or small - will be fully encouraged and supported by your colleagues and our dynamic and experienced management team.<br><br>In addition, we offer a modern and flexible working environment for our staff, supported by our IT infrastructure, including Google Chromebooks and Google Apps. Our Flexible Working - Smarter Working Scheme embraces new ways of working. It provides improved work life balance for our staff as it allows staff to work from a variety of locations and staff are not required to work within the office 5 days a week.<br><br>Employees have access to a wide range of benefits, some of which include:<ul>\n<li>Generous annual leave entitlement plus bank holidays (pro-rata if part-time working hours apply)</li>\n<li>Flexi-time (Please note, this applies to roles at grades 1-9 only)</li>\n<li> Three volunteering days per year in Sutton </li>\n<li>Comprehensive learning and development programme</li>\n<li>Local and national discounts for shopping, eating out and leisure activities</li>\n<li>Interest free season ticket loans</li>\n<li>Local Government Pension Scheme</li>\n<li>Car parking scheme</li>\n<li>Bicycle loan facilities and cycle to work scheme</li>\n<li>Zip car scheme</li>\n<li>Free eye tests and contribution towards glasses</li>\n<li>Confidential wellbeing and counselling support</li>\n<li>Subsidised gym membership</li>\n</ul><strong>Application Process</strong> <br> <br>Please apply online outlining what skills, abilities and experience you can bring which makes you an ideal candidate for this role. Please ensure you refer to the requirements outlined in the job profile when completing your application.<br><br>To support our diversity agenda and reduce the risk of bias in our recruitment activities, our short listing process completely anonymises personal information that can identify job applicants e.g. name, title etc. Our hiring managers review and short list applications based on the information provided as part of your application as to how well you meet the requirements and criteria for the role, as outlined in the job profile.<br><br>The closing date is given as a guide. We reserve the right to close this vacancy once a sufficient number of applications has been received. Therefore, it is strongly advised that you complete and submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.<br><br><strong>Additional Information</strong> <br> <br>We pride ourselves on being a diverse, inclusive and welcoming Borough and we aim to create a workforce which reflects the community we serve - the key highlights from our recent Equalities Workforce Report can be seen <a href=\"https://drive.google.com/file/d/1KGMTYxsYV0WkCbJAHTDyEDSVwv5YDX9A/view?usp=sharing\" title=\"Workforce Equalities Report - Highlights\">here.</a> We are respectful of difference and realise the positive value of diversity in our workforce. We welcome and encourage job applications from people of all backgrounds and particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic candidates and disabled candidates, as these groups are currently under-represented in our workforce. As part of our Disability Confident Committed status, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum/essential criteria for the role.<br><br>#LI-CF1<br><br>We offer a range of family friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements, staff engagement forums, and inclusive staff networks who help drive our diversity agenda.<br><br>The UK has introduced a new points-based immigration system affecting EU and Non-EU workers and sponsorship requirements. We advise checking the <a href=\"https://www.gov.uk/guidance/new-immigration-system-what-you-need-to-know\">GOV.UK website</a> for right to work guidance.<br><br><strong>Job Profile</strong> <br> <a class=\"file_application_pdf\" href=\"https://kingston-sutton-jobs.tal.net/vx/lang-en-GB/mobile-0/appcentre-4/brand-7/spa-1/candidate/download_file_opp/3180/105858/1/0/1f3783bc89b58734deb4db1dceee46028fe7b4c0\"> Facilities and Projects Building Surveyor - Role Profile Grade 9 (June 2024).pdf - 88KB Opens in a new window </a>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£46,041 - £54,129 (£56,172 unconsolidated maximum)","publishDate":"2024-09-27T03:02:59.000Z","expirationDate":"2024-10-10T22:55:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/1e8ca33c-52a6-494d-8b8d-7f9ab842d3da.png","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"85bdb38b-5646-42bf-a4ef-e986fc0c8500","title":"Casual Registration Officer","employer":"London Borough of Sutton","department":"","location":"Sutton","locationType":3,"description":"<strong>About the Borough</strong> <br> <br>In Sutton, there is much for us to be proud of both as a council and as a borough. This includes high levels of resident satisfaction, the quality of our services, our success in addressing our financial challenges to date, the way that we involve and engage with residents on key issues facing the borough, and the enthusiastic and motivated staff that we employ. <br><br>Looking ahead, there are plans for the delivery of new homes and new schools and the London Cancer Hub is being developed, while the Council is also seen as a driving force within the South London Partnership of five outer south west London boroughs focused on strategic growth, regeneration and investment.<br><br>All of this demonstrates a good track record and an authority that is ambitious and set to deliver more improvements for the borough. We've set out our vision for the future of Sutton in our corporate plan - Ambitious for Sutton. This strategic plan will shape the outcomes we achieve, the services we provide, and the impact we have on residents, to make Sutton a great place to live, work and raise a family.<br><br>Situated in Zone 5, Sutton is less than 30 minutes by train from central London, and south and south west London are easily accessible by public transport. There are 10 train stations which serve key neighbourhoods within the borough providing direct connections to London Victoria, London Bridge, London Blackfriars and St Pancras International. Sutton also has direct rail connections with Epsom, Dorking, Guildford and Horsham, as well as Wimbledon for an interchange with the London Underground and West Croydon for the London Overground. There's also an extensive road network which provides close and easy access to the M25 and M23.<br><br><strong>About the Role</strong> <br> <br> The London Borough of Sutton Registration Service is looking for a Casual Registration Officer to support day to day delivery of births deaths and marriages. This is a wonderful opportunity to work as a multi-skilled Registration Officer in a fast paced London Register Office. <br><br>The service is delivered within a legal framework and suited to applicants with previous experience of a legal role.<br><br> The role requires you to be personally involved with customers in both a professional and sensitive manner at life defining and emotional life events. <br><br><strong>About Us</strong> <br> <br> The London Borough of Sutton registration service is committed to providing a quality service direct to the public by:<ul>\n<li> Registering all births, deaths, stillbirths, marriages and civil partnerships </li>\n<li> Issuing certified copies of certificates from registers </li>\n<li> Taking notices of marriage and civil partnership and conducting marriage and civil partnership ceremonies at the Register Office and approved premises in the Borough. </li>\n<li> Conducting Citizenship ceremonies </li>\n</ul><strong>About You</strong> <br> <br> The ideal candidate will be flexible and able to work under pressure to meet deadlines. <br><br> The candidate must be a motivated individual who understands the demands of working within this type of environment and will have a good understanding of the sensitive and confidential nature of the service. <br><br> You will need to be comfortable and confident speaking before large groups of people, show calmness and sensitivity at an emotional time, take responsibility for leading or registering ceremonies and be able to complete the associated administrative tasks within a strict timescale. <br><br> You must also possess excellent people skills and communication skills combined with good attention to detail and have clear handwriting. <br><br> Flexibility and availability are essential as you may be required to work on any day of the week. The posts available are on a casual contract, with no guaranteed minimum hours. <br><br> You may be required to travel to different venues within the London Borough of Sutton and will be required to use your own transport(business use insurance required) for which mileage will be paid. <br><br> If you feel that you have the experience, skills, flexibility and enthusiasm for this rewarding role, we would love to hear from you. <br><br><strong>Our Offer To You</strong> <br> <br>As an organisation that values and nurtures talent, we're committed to helping you fulfil your potential and will offer you a supportive, friendly and collaborative environment to grow and develop your career and skills. We're constantly striving to improve our ways of working so putting your ideas across - however big or small - will be fully encouraged and supported by your colleagues and our dynamic and experienced management team.<br><br>In addition, we offer a modern and flexible working environment for our staff, supported by our IT infrastructure, including Google Chromebooks and Google Apps. Our Flexible Working - Smarter Working Scheme embraces new ways of working. It provides improved work life balance for our staff as it allows staff to work from a variety of locations and staff are not required to work within the office 5 days a week.<br><br>Employees have access to a wide range of benefits, some of which include:<ul>\n<li>Generous annual leave entitlement plus bank holidays (pro-rata if part-time working hours apply)</li>\n<li>Flexi-time (Please note, this applies to roles at grades 1-9 only)</li>\n<li> Three volunteering days per year in Sutton </li>\n<li>Comprehensive learning and development programme</li>\n<li>Local and national discounts for shopping, eating out and leisure activities</li>\n<li>Interest free season ticket loans</li>\n<li>Local Government Pension Scheme</li>\n<li>Car parking scheme</li>\n<li>Bicycle loan facilities and cycle to work scheme</li>\n<li>Zip car scheme</li>\n<li>Free eye tests and contribution towards glasses</li>\n<li>Confidential wellbeing and counselling support</li>\n<li>Subsidised gym membership</li>\n</ul><strong>Application Process</strong> <br> <br>Please apply online outlining what skills, abilities and experience you can bring which makes you an ideal candidate for this role. Please ensure you refer to the requirements outlined in the job profile when completing your application.<br><br>To support our diversity agenda and reduce the risk of bias in our recruitment activities, our short listing process completely anonymises personal information that can identify job applicants e.g. name, title etc. Our hiring managers review and short list applications based on the information provided as part of your application as to how well you meet the requirements and criteria for the role, as outlined in the job profile.<br><br>The closing date is given as a guide. We reserve the right to close this vacancy once a sufficient number of applications has been received. Therefore, it is strongly advised that you complete and submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.<br><br><strong>Additional Information</strong> <br> <br>We pride ourselves on being a diverse, inclusive and welcoming Borough and we aim to create a workforce which reflects the community we serve - the key highlights from our recent Equalities Workforce Report can be seen <a href=\"https://drive.google.com/file/d/1KGMTYxsYV0WkCbJAHTDyEDSVwv5YDX9A/view?usp=sharing\" title=\"Workforce Equalities Report - Highlights\">here.</a> We are respectful of difference and realise the positive value of diversity in our workforce. We welcome and encourage job applications from people of all backgrounds and particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic candidates and disabled candidates, as these groups are currently under-represented in our workforce. As part of our Disability Confident Committed status, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum/essential criteria for the role.<br><br>We offer a range of family friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements, staff engagement forums, and inclusive staff networks who help drive our diversity agenda.<br><br>The UK has introduced a new points-based immigration system affecting EU and Non-EU workers and sponsorship requirements. We advise checking the <a href=\"https://www.gov.uk/guidance/new-immigration-system-what-you-need-to-know\">GOV.UK website</a> for right to work guidance.<br><br>#LI-CF1<br><br><strong>Job Profile</strong> <br> <a class=\"file_application_pdf\" href=\"https://kingston-sutton-jobs.tal.net/vx/lang-en-GB/mobile-0/appcentre-4/brand-7/spa-1/candidate/download_file_opp/3181/105858/1/0/db06f55c575fec590e1bfcab83a64eff6e505cb0\"> G6 casual Registrar role profile.docx.pdf - 86KB Opens in a new window </a>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£32,925 - £35,577 (£36,567 unconsolidated maximum)","publishDate":"2024-09-27T03:02:59.000Z","expirationDate":"2024-10-20T22:55:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/be667b94-96ca-4d36-9238-474d90264f69.png","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"e0aa3050-1da4-4d54-a471-1a75c2ba3999","title":"Occupational Therapist - Adult First Contact Service","employer":"London Borough of Sutton","department":"","location":"Sutton","locationType":3,"description":"<strong>About the Borough</strong> <br> <br>In Sutton, there is much for us to be proud of both as a council and as a borough. This includes high levels of resident satisfaction, the quality of our services, our success in addressing our financial challenges to date, the way that we involve and engage with residents on key issues facing the borough, and the enthusiastic and motivated staff that we employ. <br><br>Looking ahead, there are plans for the delivery of new homes and new schools and the London Cancer Hub is being developed, while the Council is also seen as a driving force within the South London Partnership of five outer south west London boroughs focused on strategic growth, regeneration and investment.<br><br>All of this demonstrates a good track record and an authority that is ambitious and set to deliver more improvements for the borough. We've set out our vision for the future of Sutton in our corporate plan - Ambitious for Sutton. This strategic plan will shape the outcomes we achieve, the services we provide, and the impact we have on residents, to make Sutton a great place to live, work and raise a family.<br><br>Situated in Zone 5, Sutton is less than 30 minutes by train from central London, and south and south west London are easily accessible by public transport. There are 10 train stations which serve key neighbourhoods within the borough providing direct connections to London Victoria, London Bridge, London Blackfriars and St Pancras International. Sutton also has direct rail connections with Epsom, Dorking, Guildford and Horsham, as well as Wimbledon for an interchange with the London Underground and West Croydon for the London Overground. There's also an extensive road network which provides close and easy access to the M25 and M23.<br><br><strong>About the Role</strong> <br> <br> Join Adult Social Care as an Occupational Therapist and receive<ul>\n<li> a Welcome Bonus* of £1000 paid in your first month's salary, and </li>\n<li> a Retention Bonus* of £1000 for every complete year in service (*subject to pay scale) </li>\n</ul>With a total package up to £51,083 including bonuses and benefits, this is an excellent opportunity to advance your career in social care. <br><br> Our mission as a short term service is to empower residents to live as independently as possible. To accomplish this, we are seeking individuals with specialised skills to join our team. As an Occupational Therapist with the Adult First Contact Service, you will assist residents in regaining their independence by employing a preventative approach aimed at reducing and delaying the need for ongoing support. <br><br> You will complete occupational therapy proportionate assessments to meet immediate needs and reduce risk, working with residents for up to 2 weeks. This may include providing equipment from our peripheral store, recommending adaptations and collaborating with both formal and informal caregivers to conduct moving and handling risk assessments. You will also work closely with colleagues in the Sutton Health and Care NHS teams and the Hospital Pathway Team. You will be responsible for screening and prioritising occupational therapy referrals from residents, community partners and health colleagues. Additionally, you will guide and supervise Enabling Independence Officers in the role of trusted assessors. Your contributions will be crucial in helping residents access the support they need to improve their quality of life and well-being. <br><br> If you are passionate about making a difference, possess strong interpersonal skills for building effective relationships and can demonstrate empathy and sensitivity towards individuals facing challenges, we would love to hear from you. <br><br> For more information about the role and/or an informal conversation, view the Role Profile or contact Lana Mills, Assistant Team Manager, <a href=\"mailto:lana.mills@sutton.gov.uk\">lana.mills@sutton.gov.uk</a> or recruitment@sutton.gov.uk <br><br><strong>About Us</strong> <br> <br> Adult Social Care is undergoing a significant transformation to address the rising demand for our services. We're implementing wide-ranging changes to improve care for adults and create positive working environments for our staff. We have new leaders and experienced managers who bring innovative ideas to the service and are driving meaningful changes throughout your service delivery. Our goal is to deliver exceptional care that enhances outcomes for our community whilst providing an inclusive, diverse and stable environment for staff to grow their career. <br><br> Adults First Contact Service - Safeguarding, DoLS (Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards) and General Duty <br><br> We have introduced a new Adults First Contact Service that is focused on improving access and the experience of the resident. The team will focus on the person's strength and abilities, screening to see if the person has safeguarding, deprivation of liberty safeguards or Care Act eligibility. We also have a well established DoLS team of Best Interest Assessors (BIAs) undertaking assessments on behalf of the Borough, leading to Standard Deprivations of Liberty under the Mental Capacity Act. Our ambition is also to provide information and advice that supports our residents' independence. <br><br><strong>About You</strong> <br> <br> Our Occupational Therapists take a person-centred approach whilst working within a multidisciplinary team. The successful candidate will demonstrate the following competencies: <br><br> The successful candidate will have:<ul>\n<li> Degree or an equivalent qualification in Occupational Therapy, registered with HCPC. </li>\n<li> Experience of Occupational Therapy (minimum 2 years) including major adaptations and complex moving and handling. </li>\n<li> Experience of working with Adults and/or Children Social Care services, within a multidisciplinary team. </li>\n<li> Have up to date knowledge of relevant legislation and guidance in relation to working with and safeguarding vulnerable adults and children in social care. </li>\n<li> A car for work purpose with business insurance, as you will be conducting visits to residents as necessary. </li>\n</ul>Learning and development is supported by the Team Manager, Principal Occupational Therapist and Learning and Development Team. We aim to provide robust supervision and mentoring and encourage reflective practice to identify areas of improvement. As a Borough, we are committed to building a workforce that is empowered with knowledge to work autonomously and provide the valuable care service to the residents of our community. We want you to be a part of our journey. <br><br><strong>Our Offer To You</strong> <br> <br>As an organisation that values and nurtures talent, we're committed to helping you fulfil your potential and will offer you a supportive, friendly and collaborative environment to grow and develop your career and skills. We're constantly striving to improve our ways of working so putting your ideas across - however big or small - will be fully encouraged and supported by your colleagues and our dynamic and experienced management team.<br><br>In addition, we offer a modern and flexible working environment for our staff, supported by our IT infrastructure, including Google Chromebooks and Google Apps. Our Flexible Working - Smarter Working Scheme embraces new ways of working. It provides improved work life balance for our staff as it allows staff to work from a variety of locations and staff are not required to work within the office 5 days a week.<br><br>Employees have access to a wide range of benefits, some of which include:<ul>\n<li>Generous annual leave entitlement plus bank holidays (pro-rata if part-time working hours apply)</li>\n<li>Flexi-time (Please note, this applies to roles at grades 1-9 only)</li>\n<li> Three volunteering days per year in Sutton </li>\n<li>Comprehensive learning and development programme</li>\n<li>Local and national discounts for shopping, eating out and leisure activities</li>\n<li>Interest free season ticket loans</li>\n<li>Local Government Pension Scheme</li>\n<li>Car parking scheme</li>\n<li>Bicycle loan facilities and cycle to work scheme</li>\n<li>Zip car scheme</li>\n<li>Free eye tests and contribution towards glasses</li>\n<li>Confidential wellbeing and counselling support</li>\n<li>Subsidised gym membership</li>\n</ul><strong>Application Process</strong> <br> <br>Please apply online outlining what skills, abilities and experience you can bring which makes you an ideal candidate for this role. Please ensure you refer to the requirements outlined in the job profile when completing your application.<br><br>To support our diversity agenda and reduce the risk of bias in our recruitment activities, our short listing process completely anonymises personal information that can identify job applicants e.g. name, title etc. Our hiring managers review and short list applications based on the information provided as part of your application as to how well you meet the requirements and criteria for the role, as outlined in the job profile.<br><br>The closing date is given as a guide. We reserve the right to close this vacancy once a sufficient number of applications has been received. Therefore, it is strongly advised that you complete and submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.<br><br><strong>Additional Information</strong> <br> <br>We pride ourselves on being a diverse, inclusive and welcoming Borough and we aim to create a workforce which reflects the community we serve - the key highlights from our recent Equalities Workforce Report can be seen <a href=\"https://drive.google.com/file/d/1KGMTYxsYV0WkCbJAHTDyEDSVwv5YDX9A/view?usp=sharing\" title=\"Workforce Equalities Report - Highlights\">here.</a> We are respectful of difference and realise the positive value of diversity in our workforce. We welcome and encourage job applications from people of all backgrounds and particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic candidates and disabled candidates, as these groups are currently under-represented in our workforce. As part of our Disability Confident Committed status, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum/essential criteria for the role.<br><br>We offer a range of family friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements, staff engagement forums, and inclusive staff networks who help drive our diversity agenda.<br><br>The UK has introduced a new points-based immigration system affecting EU and Non-EU workers and sponsorship requirements. We advise checking the <a href=\"https://www.gov.uk/guidance/new-immigration-system-what-you-need-to-know\">GOV.UK website</a> for right to work guidance.<br><br>#LI-JT<br><br><strong>Job Profile</strong> <br> <a class=\"file_application_pdf\" href=\"https://kingston-sutton-jobs.tal.net/vx/lang-en-GB/mobile-0/appcentre-4/brand-7/spa-1/candidate/download_file_opp/3173/105858/1/0/abe009b7ee9d1f8a98a70e1fa16050d63d70201b\"> Role Profile Occupational Therapist (2) (1) (1).pdf - 75KB Opens in a new window </a>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£39,264 - £47,040 (£49,083 unconsolidated maximum)","publishDate":"2024-09-27T03:02:59.000Z","expirationDate":"2024-10-20T22:55:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/abf09fd8-4501-412f-9061-25ac8dfcdffe.png","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"515b87d0-74c1-4d34-956e-ead822d0999e","title":"Site Supervisor","employer":"London Borough of Sutton","department":"","location":"Sutton","locationType":3,"description":"<strong>Role Details</strong> <br> <br> <strong> Site Supervisor </strong> <br><br> NJC - Scale 3 Point 5 £27,030 Pro rata £21,023<br><br> Start date - September 2024 - 28 hours a week 52wks a year. <br><br> Sutton College is looking for a Site Supervisor who can contribute to the smooth running of our college site. As Site Supervisor, you will part of the College facilities team on a shift pattern and be responsible for providing general caretaking, security and maintenance support. <br><br> A key part of your role as Site supervisor is ensuring works are carried out to the desired specification and standard. You will generally act as the focal point for all day-to-day building maintenance needs. You will be required to support with room set ups, setting up for internal and external events, general maintenance including painting and decorating, fire alarm testing, toilet checking <br><br> The role of a Site Supervisor supports the college with ensuring the premises and contents are secured, that the building is safe for all staff, students & visitors, all customers' needs are met to a satisfactory standard and that maintenance is conducted with the highest degree of attention to detail. The role will include shift work, including evening and weekends. <br><br> The details of the hours will be confirmed on appointment but the team work on a rota basis. Please note this could change to support the business needs of the college and at times could be extended. <br><br> Previous caretaking experience desirable. Level 2 English and Maths or willingness to obtain in the first 6 months of employment. PAT testing C&G certification or willingness to obtain within first six months of employment. First Aid at work certification or willingness to obtain in the first six months of employment. <br><br>For more information and to apply please go to https://www.suttoncollege.ac.uk/jobs/support-vacancies/<br><br>No CV's please<br><br>No Agencies please.<br><br><strong>Job Profile </strong> <br> <a class=\"file_application_pdf\" href=\"https://kingston-sutton-jobs.tal.net/vx/lang-en-GB/mobile-0/appcentre-4/brand-8/spa-1/candidate/download_file_opp/3082/105858/1/0/65785c5a125d79cc8610c8b9231ee8ab91aaf0ca\"> Site Supervisor JD Jul 2024.doc PP.pdf - 209KB Opens in a new window </a>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£27,030 - £28,698 (£29,139 unconsolidated maximum)","publishDate":"2024-09-26T03:02:42.000Z","expirationDate":"2024-10-01T08:00:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/fad512f2-53c5-4274-9b82-cb47adf7ec65.png","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"41269132-efaf-41e3-86c9-8e2842f2e3bc","title":"Hairdressing VTCT Level 2 - Tutor Part Time Casual","employer":"London Borough of Sutton","department":"","location":"Sutton","locationType":3,"description":"<strong>Role Details</strong> <br> <br> <strong> Hairdressing VTCT Level 2 - Tutor Part Time Casual </strong> <br><br> Tutor scale £29.09 -£39.89 Including professional responsibilities of planning, teaching and assessment. Depending on qualifications and experience. <br><br> S50009K07BE - Fridays 04/10/24 - 11/07/25 - 09:30 - 14:45 <br><br> We are looking to recruit an inspirational Hairdressing Tutor. We are looking for a tutor with excellent teaching skills to inspire and develop our learners. <br><br> This is a new course and will enable the applicant to develop this course and make it outstanding. <br><br> Must have at least a level 3 fully recognised qualification in Women's Hairdressing. Knowledge and experience of VTCT advantageous. Must have a minimum of AET or equivalent, or working towards this. Assessors Award advantageous. A minimum of 3 years teaching. <br><br>For more information and to apply please go to https://www.suttoncollege.ac.uk/jobs/teaching-vacancies/<br><br>No CV's please<br><br>No Agencies please.<br><br><strong>Job Profile </strong> <br> <a class=\"file_application_pdf\" href=\"https://kingston-sutton-jobs.tal.net/vx/lang-en-GB/mobile-0/appcentre-4/brand-8/spa-1/candidate/download_file_opp/3186/105858/1/0/d1afbfc476d36d17fe4936b1f8b5da8c86896cb6\"> Tutor-JD-PS-11.19.pdf - 1314KB Opens in a new window </a>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"Tutor scale £29.09 -£39.89","publishDate":"2024-09-26T03:02:42.000Z","expirationDate":"2024-10-01T08:00:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/833679e3-6fb3-4e87-b4b0-e4a4c77cafd0.png","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"05170405-4522-4834-a8f5-cbba45f0a28f","title":"Social Worker - Adults Locality Team","employer":"London Borough of Sutton","department":"","location":"Sutton","locationType":3,"description":"<strong>About the Borough</strong> <br> <br>In Sutton, there is much for us to be proud of both as a council and as a borough. This includes high levels of resident satisfaction, the quality of our services, our success in addressing our financial challenges to date, the way that we involve and engage with residents on key issues facing the borough, and the enthusiastic and motivated staff that we employ. <br><br>Looking ahead, there are plans for the delivery of new homes and new schools and the London Cancer Hub is being developed, while the Council is also seen as a driving force within the South London Partnership of five outer south west London boroughs focused on strategic growth, regeneration and investment.<br><br>All of this demonstrates a good track record and an authority that is ambitious and set to deliver more improvements for the borough. We've set out our vision for the future of Sutton in our corporate plan - Ambitious for Sutton. This strategic plan will shape the outcomes we achieve, the services we provide, and the impact we have on residents, to make Sutton a great place to live, work and raise a family.<br><br>Situated in Zone 5, Sutton is less than 30 minutes by train from central London, and south and south west London are easily accessible by public transport. There are 10 train stations which serve key neighbourhoods within the borough providing direct connections to London Victoria, London Bridge, London Blackfriars and St Pancras International. Sutton also has direct rail connections with Epsom, Dorking, Guildford and Horsham, as well as Wimbledon for an interchange with the London Underground and West Croydon for the London Overground. There's also an extensive road network which provides close and easy access to the M25 and M23.<br><br><strong>About the Role</strong> <br> <br> We've got an exciting opportunity for you as a Social Worker in Adult Social Care. Our mission is to empower adults to live independently as possible, and we need your expertise to make it happen. This role will challenge you in a dynamic and diverse environment, helping you expand your skills and knowledge in the practice of soc ial care. <br><br> As a Social Worker working within the Localities team, you will conduct assessments, manage complex cases, and provide high standards of care. Our teams are renowned for its ability to craft outstanding care plans that prioritise the needs and voices of service users, integrating input from various professionals, families/carers, and external agencies to ensure the best outcomes are achieved. <br><br> Our teams are renowned for its ability to craft outstanding care plans that prioritise the needs and voices of service users, integrating input from various professionals, families/carers, and external agencies to ensure the best outcomes are achieved. <br><br> Are you ready to take the next step? We are here to support your growth as you begin your career at Suttons Adult Social Care. Apply now and join us as we navigate this journey toward excellence. <br><br><strong>About Us</strong> <br> <br> Adult Social Care is undergoing a significant transformation to address the rising demand for our services. We're implementing wide-ranging changes to improve care for adults and create positive working environments for our staff. We have new leaders and experienced managers who bring innovative ideas to the service and are driving meaningful changes throughout your service delivery. Our goal is to deliver exceptional care that enhances outcomes for our community whilst providing an inclusive, diverse and stable environment for staff to grow their career. <br><br> Locality Teams <br><br> There are four Locality teams currently in place, aligned to the four Primary Care Network (PCN) footprint - Wallington, Carshalton, Sutton & Cheam. These services are for older people, people with physical and sensory disabilities and people with mental health related needs. Locality teams bring Social Workers together with NHS colleagues, supporting holistic, integrated working. <br><br> For more information on our new operating model and teams <a href=\"https://www.sutton.gov.uk/w/adult-social-care-jobs\" title=\"Adult Social Care\">click here</a>. <br><br><strong>About You</strong> <br> <br> This position offers an excellent opportunity for individuals with outstanding communication skills and a compassionate manner capable of effectively managing high levels of emotional distress. We encourage applications from candidates with experience in adult care and those passionate about delivering person-centred care. You'll join a welcoming, supportive, and energetic team dedicated to providing first class supervision and ongoing professional development opportunities. <br><br> In addition, we would expect the following from all suitable candidates:<ul>\n<li> To be registered with Social Work England and hold a degree in Social Care or similar. </li>\n<li> Have experience of working in a multidisciplinary team setting. </li>\n<li> Have experience of assessing and managing risks in supporting residents. </li>\n<li> Have sound knowledge and ability to deliver social work support to service users and their families. </li>\n<li> Ability to communicate complex social issues clearly to both patients and professionals. </li>\n<li> Ability to plan and coordinate social care plans and aspects of patient discharge. </li>\n</ul><strong>Our Offer To You</strong> <br> <br>As an organisation that values and nurtures talent, we're committed to helping you fulfil your potential and will offer you a supportive, friendly and collaborative environment to grow and develop your career and skills. We're constantly striving to improve our ways of working so putting your ideas across - however big or small - will be fully encouraged and supported by your colleagues and our dynamic and experienced management team.<br><br>In addition, we offer a modern and flexible working environment for our staff, supported by our IT infrastructure, including Google Chromebooks and Google Apps. Our Flexible Working - Smarter Working Scheme embraces new ways of working. It provides improved work life balance for our staff as it allows staff to work from a variety of locations and staff are not required to work within the office 5 days a week.<br><br>Employees have access to a wide range of benefits, some of which include:<ul>\n<li>Generous annual leave entitlement plus bank holidays (pro-rata if part-time working hours apply)</li>\n<li>Flexi-time (Please note, this applies to roles at grades 1-9 only)</li>\n<li> Three volunteering days per year in Sutton </li>\n<li>Comprehensive learning and development programme</li>\n<li>Local and national discounts for shopping, eating out and leisure activities</li>\n<li>Interest free season ticket loans</li>\n<li>Local Government Pension Scheme</li>\n<li>Car parking scheme</li>\n<li>Bicycle loan facilities and cycle to work scheme</li>\n<li>Zip car scheme</li>\n<li>Free eye tests and contribution towards glasses</li>\n<li>Confidential wellbeing and counselling support</li>\n<li>Subsidised gym membership</li>\n</ul><strong>Application Process</strong> <br> <br>Please apply online outlining what skills, abilities and experience you can bring which makes you an ideal candidate for this role. Please ensure you refer to the requirements outlined in the job profile when completing your application.<br><br>To support our diversity agenda and reduce the risk of bias in our recruitment activities, our short listing process completely anonymises personal information that can identify job applicants e.g. name, title etc. Our hiring managers review and short list applications based on the information provided as part of your application as to how well you meet the requirements and criteria for the role, as outlined in the job profile.<br><br>The closing date is given as a guide. We reserve the right to close this vacancy once a sufficient number of applications has been received. Therefore, it is strongly advised that you complete and submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.<br><br><strong>Additional Information</strong> <br> <br>We pride ourselves on being a diverse, inclusive and welcoming Borough and we aim to create a workforce which reflects the community we serve - the key highlights from our recent Equalities Workforce Report can be seen <a href=\"https://drive.google.com/file/d/1KGMTYxsYV0WkCbJAHTDyEDSVwv5YDX9A/view?usp=sharing\" title=\"Workforce Equalities Report - Highlights\">here.</a> We are respectful of difference and realise the positive value of diversity in our workforce. We welcome and encourage job applications from people of all backgrounds and particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic candidates and disabled candidates, as these groups are currently under-represented in our workforce. As part of our Disability Confident Committed status, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum/essential criteria for the role.<br><br>We offer a range of family friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements, staff engagement forums, and inclusive staff networks who help drive our diversity agenda.<br><br>The UK has introduced a new points-based immigration system affecting EU and Non-EU workers and sponsorship requirements. We advise checking the <a href=\"https://www.gov.uk/guidance/new-immigration-system-what-you-need-to-know\">GOV.UK website</a> for right to work guidance.<br><br>#LI-JT<br><br><strong>Important Information - Criminal Records</strong> <br> This post is exempted under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and as such appointment to this post will be conditional upon the receipt of a satisfactory result to a check of police records via Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). The Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) helps employers make safer recruitment decisions and prevent unsuitable people from working with vulnerable groups, including children. It replaces the Criminal Records Bureau (CRB) and Independent Safeguarding Authority (ISA). <br> <strong>Job Profile</strong> <br> <a class=\"file_application_pdf\" href=\"https://kingston-sutton-jobs.tal.net/vx/lang-en-GB/mobile-0/appcentre-4/brand-7/spa-1/candidate/download_file_opp/3167/105858/1/0/7094812e01675e760c60a49a83bc3db0f92e515f\"> Role Profile - Social Worker - People (2).pdf - 292KB Opens in a new window </a>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£39,264 - £47,040 (£49,083 unconsolidated maximum)","publishDate":"2024-09-24T04:42:46.000Z","expirationDate":"2024-10-19T22:55:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/6ab9018f-eb58-45d3-b06e-a1e7491fe335.png","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"dce931ee-2014-4029-bd00-ccda35417e6d","title":"Operational Support Assistant - Medequip","employer":"London Borough of Sutton","department":"","location":"Sutton","locationType":3,"description":"<strong>Role Details</strong> <br> <br> This is an incredible opportunity to work for a forward-thinking care provider, who'll support you to be the best you can be in your chosen field! <br><br> Join us as our new Operational Support Assistant at Medequip Connect and let us empower you to truly make a difference. <br><br> Our continued employee development programmes, internal training and exceptional leadership will give you the ability to continuously develop yourself professionally whilst providing person-centred care. <br><br> You'll be supported by an excellent team of professional and ever developing co-workers who all identify and align with Medequip's values and ways. <br><br><strong> Who are Medequip Connect? </strong><br><br> Medequip Connect provide services to over 41,000 people nationwide with the objective of providing reassurance and support to older, disabled or vulnerable people allowing them to remain safely in their own home. <br><br> We help people to maintain people's independence by providing Technology Enabled Care (TEC) and a range of associated equipment that gives them the confidence of knowing that assistance is available at any time, 24 hours a day. Our care technology services provide peace of mind to you, your family, and your friends. <br><br><strong> About the role </strong><br><br> Your day-to-day responsibilities will include, but not be limited to:<ul>\n<li> You will provide administrative and general office support, including answering telephones, distribution of information, post, stock-taking of PPE and Technology Enabled Care (TEC) equipment, etc. </li>\n<li> Work with the Implementation and Innovation manager to learn about the TEC. </li>\n<li> Take and process new referrals for clients </li>\n<li> To schedule the Technicians/responders diaries with appointments </li>\n<li> To liaise with our new Contracts; Council colleagues, customers, their families, and third-party community services such as GPs, nurses, social workers, and voluntary groups </li>\n<li> To assist with promotional activities and local marketing campaigns </li>\n<li> To assist with the set-up of the new client equipment and process returned equipment </li>\n<li> Processing and updating client data on databases including UMO CRM and liaising with the ERC (Emergency Response Centre). </li>\n<li> Management of stock in/out of the office </li>\n<li> To assist the accounts team to process payments and take credit card payments from clients </li>\n<li> Processing client data on UMO CRM </li>\n<li> Handling client information in a sensitive and confidential manner. </li>\n<li> To observe and comply with Company procedures and policies including Financial Regulations, Equality and Diversity, and positively implement the Company's customer care and complaints policy. </li>\n</ul><strong> About you </strong><br><br> Above all, you will identify and align with our company values:<ul>\n<li> We keep our promises. </li>\n<li> We empower people to be accountable for their actions and performance. </li>\n<li> We help people with empathy, courtesy, dignity and kindness. </li>\n<li> We show respect and are trusted by our colleagues, suppliers and customers. </li>\n<li> We believe in teamwork and are passionate about our work. </li>\n<li> We encourage innovation and the development of technology. </li>\n<li> We embrace change and seek to achieve excellence. </li>\n<li> We deliver cost effective, efficient and safe healthcare solutions. </li>\n</ul>Qualifications and experience required.<ul>\n<li> Deliver a Service with empathy and care </li>\n<li> Ability to manage own workload and work unsupervised. </li>\n<li> Ideally has driving licence and use of a taxed and appropriately insured vehicle for business use </li>\n</ul><strong> What we offer </strong><ul>\n<li> 29 days holiday moving to a max of 33 days (inclusive of Bank Holidays) Pro rata Continued professional development, training and learning support and opportunities for career progression. </li>\n<li> Pension scheme </li>\n<li> Healthcare scheme </li>\n<li> Life assurance </li>\n<li> Cycle to work scheme. </li>\n<li> Care First employee assistance program including free counselling. </li>\n<li> Access to Perkbox discount platform </li>\n<li> Free uniform </li>\n<li> Free DBS check </li>\n</ul>We w elcome applications from all sections of the Community as an Equal Opportunities Employer. We are also happy to make any reasonable adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process should you need it, please let us know. <br><br> We take our data privacy seriously and commit to processing your data in line with GDPR guidelines. Medequip's Privacy Notice sets out the basis on which the personal data collected from you, or that you provide to us, will be processed in connection with our recruitment processes. <br><br> This role may be subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure and satisfactory references. <br><br> This role is not eligible for sponsorship. Candidates without satisfactory right to work in the UK are unlikely to be suitable. <br><br><a href=\"https://www.totaljobs.com/job/operational-assistant/medequip-job103157800?msockid=0c1bcb9a40796b64256fd97241b26a1c\">Apply Now</a><br><br><strong>Job Profile </strong> <br> <a class=\"file_application_pdf\" href=\"https://kingston-sutton-jobs.tal.net/vx/lang-en-GB/mobile-0/appcentre-4/brand-8/spa-1/candidate/download_file_opp/3141/105858/1/0/30cc042d88092930187ac3fca08fde14352a8499\"> Operational Support Assistant - JD.pdf - 72KB Opens in a new window </a>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£24,622","publishDate":"2024-09-24T04:42:46.000Z","expirationDate":"2024-09-30T22:55:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/1d295da2-be63-4dbb-abde-ea933ef28876.png","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"c2edcdf6-733e-4787-9cf0-aff6300d81c1","title":"Social Worker Hospital Pathways","employer":"London Borough of Sutton","department":"","location":"Sutton","locationType":3,"description":"<strong>About the Borough</strong> <br> <br>In Sutton, there is much for us to be proud of both as a council and as a borough. This includes high levels of resident satisfaction, the quality of our services, our success in addressing our financial challenges to date, the way that we involve and engage with residents on key issues facing the borough, and the enthusiastic and motivated staff that we employ. <br><br>Looking ahead, there are plans for the delivery of new homes and new schools and the London Cancer Hub is being developed, while the Council is also seen as a driving force within the South London Partnership of five outer south west London boroughs focused on strategic growth, regeneration and investment.<br><br>All of this demonstrates a good track record and an authority that is ambitious and set to deliver more improvements for the borough. We've set out our vision for the future of Sutton in our corporate plan - Ambitious for Sutton. This strategic plan will shape the outcomes we achieve, the services we provide, and the impact we have on residents, to make Sutton a great place to live, work and raise a family.<br><br>Situated in Zone 5, Sutton is less than 30 minutes by train from central London, and south and south west London are easily accessible by public transport. There are 10 train stations which serve key neighbourhoods within the borough providing direct connections to London Victoria, London Bridge, London Blackfriars and St Pancras International. Sutton also has direct rail connections with Epsom, Dorking, Guildford and Horsham, as well as Wimbledon for an interchange with the London Underground and West Croydon for the London Overground. There's also an extensive road network which provides close and easy access to the M25 and M23.<br><br><strong>About the Role</strong> <br> <br> Join Adult Social Care as a Social Worker and receive a Welcome Bonus* of £1000 paid in your first month's salary or a Retention Bonus* of £1000 paid for every complete year in service (*subject to pay grade). With a total package of up to £50,083 including bonuses and benefits, this is an excellent opportunity to advance your career in social care. <br><br> We've got an exciting opportunity for you as a Social Worker in Adult Social Care. Our mission is to empower adults to live independently as possible, and we need your expertise to make it happen. This role will challenge you in a dynamic and diverse environment, helping you expand your skills and knowledge in the practice of soc ial care. As a Social Worker working within the Hospital Pathways Team, you will conduct assessments, manage complex cases, and provide high standards of care. Our teams are renowned for its ability to craft outstanding care plans that prioritise the needs and voices of service users, integrating input from various professionals, families/carers, and external agencies to ensure the best outcomes are achieved. <br><br> Our teams are renowned for its ability to craft outstanding care plans that prioritise the needs and voices of service users, integrating input from various professionals, families/carers, and external agencies to ensure the best outcomes are achieved. <br><br> Are you ready to take the next step? We are here to support your growth as you begin your career at Suttons Adult Social Care. Apply now and join us as we navigate this journey toward excellence. <br><br><strong>About Us</strong> <br> <br> Adult Social Care is undergoing a significant transformation to address the rising demand for our services. We're implementing wide-ranging changes to improve care for adults and create positive working environments for our staff. We have new leaders and experienced managers who bring innovative ideas to the service and are driving meaningful changes throughout your service delivery. Our goal is to deliver exceptional care that enhances outcomes for our community whilst providing an inclusive, diverse and stable environment for staff to grow their career. <br><br> Hospital Pathway And Reablement (Start) Service <br><br> Staff within our hospital team work closely with NHS colleagues to facilitate safe, timely discharge. Their priority is to enable people to return to their own homes, utilising reablement and other services to enable them regain independence. <br><br> For more information on our new operating model and teams <a href=\"https://www.sutton.gov.uk/w/adult-social-care-jobs\" title=\"Adult Social Care\">click here</a>. <br><br><strong>About You</strong> <br> <br> This position offers an excellent opportunity for individuals with outstanding communication skills and a compassionate manner capable of effectively managing high levels of emotional distress. We encourage applications from candidates with experience in adult care and those passionate about delivering person-centred care. You'll join a welcoming, supportive, and energetic team dedicated to providing first class supervision and ongoing professional development opportunities. <br><br> In addition, we would expect the following from all suitable candidates:<ul>\n<li> Qualified Social Worker with current registration with Social Work England and eligibility to work in the UK. </li>\n<li> 2 years post qualifying experience working in adult services, assessing and supporting individuals with diverse needs and successful completion of their ASYE. </li>\n<li> Sound knowledge of relevant legislation, including the Care Act 2014 and Mental Capacity Act 2005 as well as social work theories. </li>\n<li> Strong assessment, outcome focussed care planning, and risk management skills. </li>\n<li> Ability to communicate complex social issues clearly to both patients and professionals. </li>\n<li> Ability to plan and coordinate social care plans and aspects of patient discharge. </li>\n</ul>For more information about the role and/or an informal conversation, view the Role Profile or contact Keyur Patel, Team Manager Hospital Pathways on keyur.patel@sutton.gov.uk <br><br><strong>Our Offer To You</strong> <br> <br>As an organisation that values and nurtures talent, we're committed to helping you fulfil your potential and will offer you a supportive, friendly and collaborative environment to grow and develop your career and skills. We're constantly striving to improve our ways of working so putting your ideas across - however big or small - will be fully encouraged and supported by your colleagues and our dynamic and experienced management team.<br><br>In addition, we offer a modern and flexible working environment for our staff, supported by our IT infrastructure, including Google Chromebooks and Google Apps. Our Flexible Working - Smarter Working Scheme embraces new ways of working. It provides improved work life balance for our staff as it allows staff to work from a variety of locations and staff are not required to work within the office 5 days a week.<br><br>Employees have access to a wide range of benefits, some of which include:<ul>\n<li>Generous annual leave entitlement plus bank holidays (pro-rata if part-time working hours apply)</li>\n<li>Flexi-time (Please note, this applies to roles at grades 1-9 only)</li>\n<li> Three volunteering days per year in Sutton </li>\n<li>Comprehensive learning and development programme</li>\n<li>Local and national discounts for shopping, eating out and leisure activities</li>\n<li>Interest free season ticket loans</li>\n<li>Local Government Pension Scheme</li>\n<li>Car parking scheme</li>\n<li>Bicycle loan facilities and cycle to work scheme</li>\n<li>Zip car scheme</li>\n<li>Free eye tests and contribution towards glasses</li>\n<li>Confidential wellbeing and counselling support</li>\n<li>Subsidised gym membership</li>\n</ul><strong>Application Process</strong> <br> <br>Please apply online outlining what skills, abilities and experience you can bring which makes you an ideal candidate for this role. Please ensure you refer to the requirements outlined in the job profile when completing your application.<br><br>To support our diversity agenda and reduce the risk of bias in our recruitment activities, our short listing process completely anonymises personal information that can identify job applicants e.g. name, title etc. Our hiring managers review and short list applications based on the information provided as part of your application as to how well you meet the requirements and criteria for the role, as outlined in the job profile.<br><br>The closing date is given as a guide. We reserve the right to close this vacancy once a sufficient number of applications has been received. Therefore, it is strongly advised that you complete and submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.<br><br><strong>Additional Information</strong> <br> <br>We pride ourselves on being a diverse, inclusive and welcoming Borough and we aim to create a workforce which reflects the community we serve - the key highlights from our recent Equalities Workforce Report can be seen <a href=\"https://drive.google.com/file/d/1KGMTYxsYV0WkCbJAHTDyEDSVwv5YDX9A/view?usp=sharing\" title=\"Workforce Equalities Report - Highlights\">here.</a> We are respectful of difference and realise the positive value of diversity in our workforce. We welcome and encourage job applications from people of all backgrounds and particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic candidates and disabled candidates, as these groups are currently under-represented in our workforce. As part of our Disability Confident Committed status, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum/essential criteria for the role.<br><br>We offer a range of family friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements, staff engagement forums, and inclusive staff networks who help drive our diversity agenda.<br><br>The UK has introduced a new points-based immigration system affecting EU and Non-EU workers and sponsorship requirements. We advise checking the <a href=\"https://www.gov.uk/guidance/new-immigration-system-what-you-need-to-know\">GOV.UK website</a> for right to work guidance.<br><br>#LI-JT<br><br><strong>Important Information - Criminal Records</strong> <br> This post is exempted under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and as such appointment to this post will be conditional upon the receipt of a satisfactory result to a check of police records via Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). The Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) helps employers make safer recruitment decisions and prevent unsuitable people from working with vulnerable groups, including children. It replaces the Criminal Records Bureau (CRB) and Independent Safeguarding Authority (ISA). <br> <strong>Job Profile</strong> <br> <a class=\"file_application_pdf\" href=\"https://kingston-sutton-jobs.tal.net/vx/lang-en-GB/mobile-0/appcentre-4/brand-7/spa-1/candidate/download_file_opp/3165/105858/1/0/7094812e01675e760c60a49a83bc3db0f92e515f\"> Role Profile - Social Worker - People (2).pdf - 292KB Opens in a new window </a>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£39,264 - £47,040 (£49,083 unconsolidated maximum)","publishDate":"2024-09-24T04:42:46.000Z","expirationDate":"2024-10-31T22:55:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/412ff46e-164c-4cb0-9ccc-7da4bb559094.png","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"0b5d6539-e253-405b-ba39-c96adf597f7a","title":"Occupational Therapist - Short Term Assessment and Reablement","employer":"London Borough of Sutton","department":"","location":"Sutton","locationType":3,"description":"<strong>About the Borough</strong> <br> <br>In Sutton, there is much for us to be proud of both as a council and as a borough. This includes high levels of resident satisfaction, the quality of our services, our success in addressing our financial challenges to date, the way that we involve and engage with residents on key issues facing the borough, and the enthusiastic and motivated staff that we employ. <br><br>Looking ahead, there are plans for the delivery of new homes and new schools and the London Cancer Hub is being developed, while the Council is also seen as a driving force within the South London Partnership of five outer south west London boroughs focused on strategic growth, regeneration and investment.<br><br>All of this demonstrates a good track record and an authority that is ambitious and set to deliver more improvements for the borough. We've set out our vision for the future of Sutton in our corporate plan - Ambitious for Sutton. This strategic plan will shape the outcomes we achieve, the services we provide, and the impact we have on residents, to make Sutton a great place to live, work and raise a family.<br><br>Situated in Zone 5, Sutton is less than 30 minutes by train from central London, and south and south west London are easily accessible by public transport. There are 10 train stations which serve key neighbourhoods within the borough providing direct connections to London Victoria, London Bridge, London Blackfriars and St Pancras International. Sutton also has direct rail connections with Epsom, Dorking, Guildford and Horsham, as well as Wimbledon for an interchange with the London Underground and West Croydon for the London Overground. There's also an extensive road network which provides close and easy access to the M25 and M23.<br><br><strong>About the Role</strong> <br> <br> Join Adult Social Care as an Occupational Therapist and receive a Welcome Bonus of £1000 paid in your first month's salary and a Retention Bonus of £1000 for every complete year in service (*subject to pay scale). With a total package up to £51,083 including bonuses and benefits, this is an excellent opportunity to advance your career in social care. <br><br> This is an exciting opportunity for Occupational Therapists to join our Short Term Assessment and Reablement (START) Team on a 3 year fixed term contract, as part of a significant transformation journey in Sutton's Adult Social Care service. Our goal is to empower people to live as independently as possible, and we are looking for individuals with specialist skills to help us achieve this mission. <br><br> As an Occupational Therapist (OT) in Sutton Adult Social Care, you will be based in the START Team with support from Occupational Therapists in our new OT Hub. You will screen and prioritise Reablement occupational therapy referrals. You will work with people to achieve their goals for up to 6 weeks, supporting them to regain their independence, and prevent, reduce and delay the need for ongoing support. You will ensure that assessment and recommendations are robust and fully meet the needs of our residents and their carers. Recommendations may include equipment from the peripheral store, adaptations, and working closely with formal and informal carers to provide moving and handling risk assessment. You will work closely with colleagues in Sutton Health and Care NHS teams and the Hospital Pathway Team. You will provide guidance and supervision to Enabling Independence Officers in Reablement, who complete work as Trusted Assessors. <br><br> Your role will be vital in helping individuals access the support they need to enhance their quality of life and well-being. If you are passionate about making a difference, have strong interpersonal skills to build effective relationships and can show empathy and sensitivity towards individuals facing difficult circumstances, we want to hear from you. <br><br><strong>About Us</strong> <br> <br> The Short Term Assessment and Reablement (START) Team provides a Reablement Service to the London Borough of Sutton. You will be based in the Start team, and work autonomously providing occupational therapy for people receiving a Reablement Service. You will work closely with, and receive supervision from the new Occupational Therapy Hub. <br><br> Guided by the Team Manager and Principal Occupational Therapist, the new Occupational Therapy Hub in Sutton unifies Occupational Therapy and Sensory services within social care. The Hub will provide professional leadership and support for practitioners, while offering career development opportunities, including apprenticeships and a unique Preceptorship for new or returning therapists. Sutton is proud to be one of the only London boroughs to have launched an Occupational Therapy Preceptorship, to support and develop people who are newly qualified or returning to practice. The Hub focuses on strength-based assessments to enhance independence and well-being, covering a wide range of support from reablement, assessments for disabled facilities grant, optimal care, to housing needs assessments, making it a comprehensive service for the community. <br><br>For more information on our new operating model and teams <a href=\"https://www.sutton.gov.uk/w/adult-social-care-jobs\" title=\"Adult Social Care\">click here</a>.<br><br><strong>About You</strong> <br> <br> Our Occupational Therapists take a person-centred approach whilst working within a multidisciplinary team. The successful candidate will demonstrate the following competencies: <br><br> The successful candidate will have:<ul>\n<li> Degree or an equivalent qualification in Occupational Therapy, registered with HCPC </li>\n<li> Experience of Occupational Therapy (minimum 2 years) including complex moving and handling </li>\n<li> Experience of working with Adults and/or Children Social Care services, within a multidisciplinary team. </li>\n<li> Have up to date knowledge of relevant legislation and guidance in relation to working with and safeguarding vulnerable adults and children in social care. </li>\n</ul>Learning and development is supported by the Team Manager, Principal Occupational Therapist and Learning and Development Team. We aim to provide robust supervision and mentoring and encourage reflective practice to identify areas of improvement. As a Borough, we are committed to building a workforce that is empowered with knowledge to work autonomously and provide the valuable care service to the residents of our community. We want you to be a part of our journey. <br><br><strong>Our Offer To You</strong> <br> <br>As an organisation that values and nurtures talent, we're committed to helping you fulfil your potential and will offer you a supportive, friendly and collaborative environment to grow and develop your career and skills. We're constantly striving to improve our ways of working so putting your ideas across - however big or small - will be fully encouraged and supported by your colleagues and our dynamic and experienced management team.<br><br>In addition, we offer a modern and flexible working environment for our staff, supported by our IT infrastructure, including Google Chromebooks and Google Apps. Our Flexible Working - Smarter Working Scheme embraces new ways of working. It provides improved work life balance for our staff as it allows staff to work from a variety of locations and staff are not required to work within the office 5 days a week.<br><br>Employees have access to a wide range of benefits, some of which include:<ul>\n<li>Generous annual leave entitlement plus bank holidays (pro-rata if part-time working hours apply)</li>\n<li>Flexi-time (Please note, this applies to roles at grades 1-9 only)</li>\n<li> Three volunteering days per year in Sutton </li>\n<li>Comprehensive learning and development programme</li>\n<li>Local and national discounts for shopping, eating out and leisure activities</li>\n<li>Interest free season ticket loans</li>\n<li>Local Government Pension Scheme</li>\n<li>Car parking scheme</li>\n<li>Bicycle loan facilities and cycle to work scheme</li>\n<li>Zip car scheme</li>\n<li>Free eye tests and contribution towards glasses</li>\n<li>Confidential wellbeing and counselling support</li>\n<li>Subsidised gym membership</li>\n</ul><strong>Application Process</strong> <br> <br>Please apply online outlining what skills, abilities and experience you can bring which makes you an ideal candidate for this role. Please ensure you refer to the requirements outlined in the job profile when completing your application.<br><br>To support our diversity agenda and reduce the risk of bias in our recruitment activities, our short listing process completely anonymises personal information that can identify job applicants e.g. name, title etc. Our hiring managers review and short list applications based on the information provided as part of your application as to how well you meet the requirements and criteria for the role, as outlined in the job profile.<br><br>The closing date is given as a guide. We reserve the right to close this vacancy once a sufficient number of applications has been received. Therefore, it is strongly advised that you complete and submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.<br><br><strong>Additional Information</strong> <br> <br>We pride ourselves on being a diverse, inclusive and welcoming Borough and we aim to create a workforce which reflects the community we serve - the key highlights from our recent Equalities Workforce Report can be seen <a href=\"https://drive.google.com/file/d/1KGMTYxsYV0WkCbJAHTDyEDSVwv5YDX9A/view?usp=sharing\" title=\"Workforce Equalities Report - Highlights\">here.</a> We are respectful of difference and realise the positive value of diversity in our workforce. We welcome and encourage job applications from people of all backgrounds and particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic candidates and disabled candidates, as these groups are currently under-represented in our workforce. As part of our Disability Confident Committed status, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum/essential criteria for the role.<br><br>#LI-SR1<br><br>We offer a range of family friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements, staff engagement forums, and inclusive staff networks who help drive our diversity agenda.<br><br>The UK has introduced a new points-based immigration system affecting EU and Non-EU workers and sponsorship requirements. We advise checking the <a href=\"https://www.gov.uk/guidance/new-immigration-system-what-you-need-to-know\">GOV.UK website</a> for right to work guidance.<br><br>#L1-SR1<br><br><strong>Job Profile</strong> <br> <a class=\"file_application_pdf\" href=\"https://kingston-sutton-jobs.tal.net/vx/lang-en-GB/mobile-0/appcentre-4/brand-7/spa-1/candidate/download_file_opp/3012/105858/1/0/abe009b7ee9d1f8a98a70e1fa16050d63d70201b\"> Role Profile Occupational Therapist (2) (1).pdf - 75KB Opens in a new window </a>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£39,264 - £47,040 (£49,083 unconsolidated maximum)","publishDate":"2024-09-24T04:42:46.000Z","expirationDate":"2024-10-05T22:55:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/c5ba2c41-a554-4bd2-a0d9-93d49e4a3c2d.png","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"6e129f7f-d2a1-4f3b-aa03-75404cf6815f","title":"Social Worker - Transition Team 16-25","employer":"London Borough of Sutton","department":"","location":"Sutton","locationType":3,"description":"<strong>About the Borough</strong> <br> <br>In Sutton, there is much for us to be proud of both as a council and as a borough. This includes high levels of resident satisfaction, the quality of our services, our success in addressing our financial challenges to date, the way that we involve and engage with residents on key issues facing the borough, and the enthusiastic and motivated staff that we employ. <br><br>Looking ahead, there are plans for the delivery of new homes and new schools and the London Cancer Hub is being developed, while the Council is also seen as a driving force within the South London Partnership of five outer south west London boroughs focused on strategic growth, regeneration and investment.<br><br>All of this demonstrates a good track record and an authority that is ambitious and set to deliver more improvements for the borough. We've set out our vision for the future of Sutton in our corporate plan - Ambitious for Sutton. This strategic plan will shape the outcomes we achieve, the services we provide, and the impact we have on residents, to make Sutton a great place to live, work and raise a family.<br><br>Situated in Zone 5, Sutton is less than 30 minutes by train from central London, and south and south west London are easily accessible by public transport. There are 10 train stations which serve key neighbourhoods within the borough providing direct connections to London Victoria, London Bridge, London Blackfriars and St Pancras International. Sutton also has direct rail connections with Epsom, Dorking, Guildford and Horsham, as well as Wimbledon for an interchange with the London Underground and West Croydon for the London Overground. There's also an extensive road network which provides close and easy access to the M25 and M23.<br><br><strong>About the Role</strong> <br> <br> Join Adult Social Care as a Social Worker and receive a Welcome Bonus* of £1000 paid in your first month's salary or a Retention Bonus* of £1000 paid for every complete year in service (*subject to pay scale). With a total package of up to £50,083 including bonuses and benefits, this is an excellent opportunity to advance your career in social care. <br><br> We've got an exciting opportunity for you as a Social Worker in Adult Social Care. Our mission is to empower young adults to live independently as possible, and we need your expertise to make it happen. This role will challenge you in a dynamic and diverse environment, helping you expand your skills and knowledge in the practice of social care. Your duties and responsibilities will include:<ul>\n<li> Conducting new Care Act 2014 compliant eligibility assessments for young people and their carers, to identify eligible social care needs and developing focussed, person centred and strengths based outcomes within the support plans. </li>\n<li> Monitoring, reviewing and maintaining up to date support plans, ensuring they meet the changing needs of young people and reflect good value for money whilst advocating for young people's rights, choices, and access to services. </li>\n<li> Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people, adhering to relevant legislation and policies, including being able to identify and assess levels of risk and need (within statutory frameworks) in complex situations and undertake relevant safeguarding investigations to deliver protective and/or supportive services for individuals at risk, including work that may be required by the Court of Protection where necessary. </li>\n<li> Hold and effectively manage a complex and varied caseload with ability to make sound professional judgement with appropriate supervision, guidance, and support, reflecting the function of the team in accordance with policy, procedures, guidance and legislation. </li>\n<li> Identify young people who have complex and/ or primary health needs and initiate the Continuing Healthcare Process to enable access to NHS funding for individuals who are eligible. </li>\n<li>Collaboration with multidisciplinary teams, including children's services, education, healthcare professionals and community partners to enable a holistic approach to meeting the needs of the young person.</li>\n</ul>As a Social Worker within the Transition Team, you will have an essential role as the first point of contact for our young people in Sutton, supporting their journey into adulthood. You will begin to develop the relationship with the young person aged 16, and work in collaboration alongside them, their carers and colleagues in childrens, health and education services to ensure they have the required level of support to meet their needs. <br><br> Are you ready to take the next step? We are here to support your growth as you begin your career at Sutton. <br><br><strong>About Us</strong> <br> <br> Adult Social Care is undergoing a significant transformation to address the rising demand for our services. We're implementing wide-ranging changes to improve care for adults and create positive working environments for our staff. We have new leaders and experienced managers who bring innovative ideas to the service and are driving meaningful changes throughout your service delivery. Our goal is to deliver exceptional care that enhances outcomes for our community whilst providing an inclusive, diverse and stable environment for staff to grow their career. <br><br> Mental Health, Learning Disabilities & Transition <br><br> Within our boroughwide specialist service, there are three social work teams - The Transition Team, The Learning Disability Team, and the Mental Health Team. <br><br> The Transition Team in Sutton takes pride in supporting staff to learn and develop, with a comprehensive induction programme and access to regular training on a diverse range of topics. Staff have regular professional supervision which covers probation, performance and annual appraisals to focus on career development. Staff are able to work flexibly between home and office to meet the needs of the service, with a minimum requirement of 2 office based days per week, as we recognise the benefit of a hybrid model of working in managing work life/ balance. <br><br> For more information on our new operating model and teams <a href=\"https://www.sutton.gov.uk/w/adult-social-care-jobs\" title=\"Adult Social Care\">click here</a>. <br><br><strong>About You</strong> <br> <br> This position offers an excellent opportunity for individuals with outstanding communication skills and a compassionate manner, who are capable of effectively managing fast paced work. Candidates should have the experience and ability to work under-pressure in a fast paced environment, in order to manage competing demands. We encourage applications from candidates with experience in adult social care and those passionate about delivering person-centred care and prevention strategies to manage risk. <br><br> In addition, we would expect the following from all suitable candidates:<ul>\n<li> Qualified Social Worker with current registration with Social Work England and eligibility to work in the UK. </li>\n<li> 2 years post qualifying experience working in adult services, assessing and supporting individuals with diverse needs and successful completion of their ASYE. </li>\n<li> Sound knowledge of relevant legislation, including the Care Act 2014 and Mental Capacity Act 2005 as well as social work theories </li>\n<li> Experience in Adult Safeguarding work </li>\n<li> Strong assessment, outcome focussed care planning, and risk management skills </li>\n<li> Ability to travel across the borough to visit individuals, occasionally being required to undertake visits out of borough </li>\n</ul>For more information about the role and/or an informal conversation, view the Role Profile or contact Meera Padhiar, Team Manager at meera.padhiar@sutton.gov.uk <br><br><strong>Our Offer To You</strong> <br> <br>As an organisation that values and nurtures talent, we're committed to helping you fulfil your potential and will offer you a supportive, friendly and collaborative environment to grow and develop your career and skills. We're constantly striving to improve our ways of working so putting your ideas across - however big or small - will be fully encouraged and supported by your colleagues and our dynamic and experienced management team.<br><br>In addition, we offer a modern and flexible working environment for our staff, supported by our IT infrastructure, including Google Chromebooks and Google Apps. Our Flexible Working - Smarter Working Scheme embraces new ways of working. It provides improved work life balance for our staff as it allows staff to work from a variety of locations and staff are not required to work within the office 5 days a week.<br><br>Employees have access to a wide range of benefits, some of which include:<ul>\n<li>Generous annual leave entitlement plus bank holidays (pro-rata if part-time working hours apply)</li>\n<li>Flexi-time (Please note, this applies to roles at grades 1-9 only)</li>\n<li> Three volunteering days per year in Sutton </li>\n<li>Comprehensive learning and development programme</li>\n<li>Local and national discounts for shopping, eating out and leisure activities</li>\n<li>Interest free season ticket loans</li>\n<li>Local Government Pension Scheme</li>\n<li>Car parking scheme</li>\n<li>Bicycle loan facilities and cycle to work scheme</li>\n<li>Zip car scheme</li>\n<li>Free eye tests and contribution towards glasses</li>\n<li>Confidential wellbeing and counselling support</li>\n<li>Subsidised gym membership</li>\n</ul><strong>Application Process</strong> <br> <br>Please apply online outlining what skills, abilities and experience you can bring which makes you an ideal candidate for this role. Please ensure you refer to the requirements outlined in the job profile when completing your application.<br><br>To support our diversity agenda and reduce the risk of bias in our recruitment activities, our short listing process completely anonymises personal information that can identify job applicants e.g. name, title etc. Our hiring managers review and short list applications based on the information provided as part of your application as to how well you meet the requirements and criteria for the role, as outlined in the job profile.<br><br>The closing date is given as a guide. We reserve the right to close this vacancy once a sufficient number of applications has been received. Therefore, it is strongly advised that you complete and submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.<br><br><strong>Additional Information</strong> <br> <br>We pride ourselves on being a diverse, inclusive and welcoming Borough and we aim to create a workforce which reflects the community we serve - the key highlights from our recent Equalities Workforce Report can be seen <a href=\"https://drive.google.com/file/d/1KGMTYxsYV0WkCbJAHTDyEDSVwv5YDX9A/view?usp=sharing\" title=\"Workforce Equalities Report - Highlights\">here.</a> We are respectful of difference and realise the positive value of diversity in our workforce. We welcome and encourage job applications from people of all backgrounds and particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic candidates and disabled candidates, as these groups are currently under-represented in our workforce. As part of our Disability Confident Committed status, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum/essential criteria for the role.<br><br>#LI-JT<br><br>We offer a range of family friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements, staff engagement forums, and inclusive staff networks who help drive our diversity agenda.<br><br>The UK has introduced a new points-based immigration system affecting EU and Non-EU workers and sponsorship requirements. We advise checking the <a href=\"https://www.gov.uk/guidance/new-immigration-system-what-you-need-to-know\">GOV.UK website</a> for right to work guidance.<br><br><strong>Important Information - Criminal Records</strong> <br> This post is exempted under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and as such appointment to this post will be conditional upon the receipt of a satisfactory result to a check of police records via Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). The Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) helps employers make safer recruitment decisions and prevent unsuitable people from working with vulnerable groups, including children. It replaces the Criminal Records Bureau (CRB) and Independent Safeguarding Authority (ISA). <br> <strong>Job Profile</strong> <br> <a class=\"file_application_pdf\" href=\"https://kingston-sutton-jobs.tal.net/vx/lang-en-GB/mobile-0/appcentre-4/brand-7/spa-1/candidate/download_file_opp/3090/105858/1/0/7094812e01675e760c60a49a83bc3db0f92e515f\"> Role Profile - Social Worker - People (2).pdf - 292KB Opens in a new window </a>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£39,264 - £47,040 (£49,083 unconsolidated maximum)","publishDate":"2024-09-24T04:42:46.000Z","expirationDate":"2024-10-31T22:55:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/8453fe95-db40-4661-9162-c70a18bcd583.png","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"f07b77be-42f8-4ea6-8fad-dcea8ed230ca","title":"Social Worker in Children and Young People Disability Service","employer":"London Borough of Sutton","department":"","location":"Sutton","locationType":3,"description":"<strong>About the Borough</strong> <br> <br> In Sutton, there is much for us to be proud of both as a council and as a borough. This includes high levels of resident satisfaction, the quality of our services, our success in addressing our financial challenges to date, the way that we involve and engage with residents on key issues facing the borough, and the enthusiastic and motivated staff that we employ. <br><br> Looking ahead, there are plans for the delivery of new homes and new schools and the London Cancer Hub is being developed, while the Council is also seen as a driving force within the South London Partnership of five outer south west London boroughs focused on strategic growth, regeneration and investment. <br><br> All of this demonstrates a good track record and an authority that is ambitious and set to deliver more improvements for the borough. We've set out our vision for the future of Sutton in our corporate plan - Ambitious for Sutton. This strategic plan will shape the outcomes we achieve, the services we provide, and the impact we have on residents, to make Sutton a great place to live, work and raise a family. <br><br> Situated in Zone 5, Sutton is less than 30 minutes by train from central London, and south and south west London are easily accessible by public transport. There are 10 train stations which serve key neighbourhoods within the borough providing direct connections to London Victoria, London Bridge, London Blackfriars and St Pancras International. Sutton also has direct rail connections with Epsom, Dorking, Guildford and Horsham, as well as Wimbledon for an interchange with the London Underground and West Croydon for the London Overground. There's also an extensive road network which provides close and easy access to the M25 and M23. <br><br><strong>About the Role</strong> <br><br>Social Workers on selected pay grades are eligible for our Welcome and Retention Bonus:<ul>\n<li> £1000 paid in your first month salary and £1000 paid at the end of your 1st completed year in service. </li>\n<li> £2000 paid after your 2nd completed year in service. </li>\n<li> £3000 paid in your 3rd completed year in service and every completed year thereafter. </li>\n<li> Reimbursement of the Social Work England Registration. </li>\n</ul>With a total package up to £56,083 including bonuses and benefits, this is an excellent opportunity to advance your career in social care. <br><br> Social Workers within this service area are able to work flexibly between home and work to meet the needs of the service whilst recognising the benefits that a hybrid model of working can bring. <br><br> As a Social Worker within the Children and Young People's Disability Service (CYPDS) you will be responsible for a caseload of children on child-in-need plans, child protection plans, and some who may be looked after and subject to PLO or care proceedings. Your role will include the undertaking of all tasks associated with children under statutory frameworks. You will work closely with colleagues in Health and Education Services, and lead on creating short breaks support packages. You will also have the opportunity to develop skills in supporting young people in their preparation for adulthood, their transition to adult services, and parent carer needs assessments. <br><br> For more information about the role and/or an informal conversation, view the Role Profile or contact Service Manager, Joanne Mitchell (Joanne.mitchell@sutton.gov.uk) or recruitment@kingston.gov.uk. <br><br><strong>About Us</strong> <br> Sutton's CYPDS consists of two social work teams, and a team of specialist support workers and provides a specialist service to children and young people with disabilities and their families. We are passionate about achieving the best outcomes for children and young people with disabilities, and promoting robust preparation for adulthood. We pride ourselves on engaging fully with children and young people, and ensuring that direct work is undertaken so their voices are heard. Our service has a strong learning culture, and there are many training opportunities. Our culture of strong, accessible and supportive management will provide you with good regular supervision and the opportunity to participate in restorative group supervisions. <br><br><strong>About You</strong> <br> <br> We welcome applications from Social Workers with significant experience in supporting children with disabilities, as well as social workers with experience of other statutory frontline children's services. You will have strong assessment, analytical and risk management skills combined with excellent communication skills. You will also be able to plan care packages and monitor and review their effectiveness. <br><br> In addition, we would expect the successful candidate to demonstrate the following competences (not limited to):<ul>\n<li> You are a Qualified Social Worker with a Social Work degree or recognised qualification and registered with the relevant regulatory body Social Work England </li>\n<li> Have completed the Assessed and Supported Year in Employment (ASYE) </li>\n<li> Hold the relevant skills, knowledge and aptitude to ensure that all vulnerable people are safeguarded from abuse and that all statutory functions, local policy, procedures are adhered to in a timely manner and documented accordingly. </li>\n<li> Compassionate and empathetic approach to work effectively with individuals and families affected by a learning disability </li>\n<li> Ability to demonstrate understanding, patience, and sensitivity when interacting with service users. </li>\n</ul>If you have experience in supporting children with disabilities to live an independent life, are competent in assessment and direct work, and are looking for the next challenging step in your career with a supportive management team, we encourage you to apply today! <br><br><strong>Our Offer To You</strong> <br> <br> As an organisation that values and nurtures talent, we're committed to helping you fulfil your potential and will offer you a supportive, friendly and collaborative environment to grow and develop your career and skills. We're constantly striving to improve our ways of working so putting your ideas across - however big or small - will be fully encouraged and supported by your colleagues and our dynamic and experienced management team. <br><br> In addition, we offer a modern and flexible working environment for our staff, supported by our IT infrastructure, including Google Chromebooks and Google Apps. <br><br> Employees have access to a wide range of benefits, some of which include:<ul>\n<li> Generous annual leave entitlement plus bank holidays (pro-rata if part-time working hours apply) </li>\n<li> Flexi-time (Please note, this applies to roles at grades 1-9 only) </li>\n<li> Comprehensive learning and development programme </li>\n<li> Local and national discounts for shopping, eating out and leisure activities </li>\n<li> Interest free season ticket loans </li>\n<li> Local Government Pension Scheme </li>\n<li> Car parking scheme </li>\n<li> Bicycle loan facilities and cycle to work scheme </li>\n<li> Zip car scheme </li>\n<li> Free eye tests and contribution towards glasses </li>\n<li> Confidential wellbeing and counselling support </li>\n<li> Subsidised gym membership </li>\n</ul><strong>Application Process</strong> <br> <br> Please apply online outlining what skills, abilities and experience you can bring which makes you an ideal candidate for this role. Please ensure you refer to the requirements outlined in the job profile when completing your application. <br><br> To support our diversity agenda and reduce the risk of bias in our recruitment activities, our short listing process completely anonymises personal information that can identify job applicants e.g. name, title etc. Our hiring managers review and short list applications based on the information provided as part of your application as to how well you meet the requirements and criteria for the role, as outlined in the job profile. <br><br> The closing date is given as a guide. We reserve the right to close this vacancy once a sufficient number of applications has been received. Therefore, it is strongly advised that you complete and submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment. <br><br><strong>Additional Information</strong> <br> <br> We pride ourselves on being a diverse, inclusive and welcoming Borough and we aim to create a workforce which reflects the community we serve. We are respectful of difference and realise the positive value of diversity in our workforce. We welcome and encourage job applications from people of all backgrounds and particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic candidates and disabled candidates, as these groups are currently under-represented in our workforce. As part of our Disability Confident Committed status, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum/essential criteria for the role. <br><br> We offer a range of family friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements, staff engagement forums, and inclusive staff networks who help drive our diversity agenda. <br><br> The UK has introduced a new points-based immigration system affecting EU and Non-EU workers and sponsorship requirements. We advise checking the <a href=\"https://www.gov.uk/guidance/new-immigration-system-what-you-need-to-know\"> UK website </a> for right to work guidance. <br><br> #LI-JT <br><br><strong>Important Information - Criminal Records</strong> <br> This post is exempted under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and as such appointment to this post will be conditional upon the receipt of a satisfactory result to a check of police records via Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). The Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) helps employers make safer recruitment decisions and prevent unsuitable people from working with vulnerable groups, including children. It replaces the Criminal Records Bureau (CRB) and Independent Safeguarding Authority (ISA). <br> <strong>Job Profile</strong> <br> <a class=\"file_application_pdf\" href=\"https://kingston-sutton-jobs.tal.net/vx/lang-en-GB/mobile-0/appcentre-4/brand-7/spa-1/candidate/download_file_opp/2860/105858/1/0/246d78315cfcf92a9677620365928f3490b9b049\"> Social Worker - Role Profile - People (1) (2).pdf - 91KB Opens in a new window </a>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£39,264 - £47,040 (£49,083 unconsolidated maximum)","publishDate":"2024-09-24T04:42:46.000Z","expirationDate":"2024-10-31T22:55:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/bc77dd42-a93e-4d9d-90fa-172e8ef5aa26.png","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"2cfe0fb6-8807-4696-b979-f88b694b9892","title":"Secondary Education and Family Liaison Coordinator - Cognus Ltd","employer":"London Borough of Sutton","department":"","location":"Sutton","locationType":3,"description":"<strong>Role Details</strong> <br> <br>Cognus is commissioned by London Borough of Sutton to provide education services to mainstream schools and specialist education providers in Sutton. Wholly owned by the local authority, we deliver a wide range of services to deliver excellent practice in schools and settings that improves the lives of children, young people, and families. <br><br>This is an exciting opportunity to support vulnerable learners holistically to achieve excellent outcomes. If you are enthusiastic about working with pupils and families and are seeking a new challenge, then we want to hear from you.<br><br>We are looking for a professional who has experience of working in education settings and who is passionate about the inclusion of children and young people in education and society. An individual that enjoys a varied workload, is organised, creative, flexible and has excellent people skills. Importantly, you will bring energy and enthusiasm and inspire those you support, building positive relationships, especially with young people.<br><br>This role is part of the Traveller Education Service within the Inclusion Service that provides support to children and young people, families, and educational settings. The Secondary Education and Family Liaison Coordinator will take responsibility for inclusion matters and the provision of 1:1 learning support for vulnerable pupils with Traveller heritage and ethnicity.<br><br>The post holder will provide support to Gypsy, Roma and Traveller children and young people within both the London Borough of Sutton and the London Borough of Merton. They must be willing and able to travel regularly to schools across both boroughs to provide that support. They will work closely with schools, support services and other agencies, providing advice about the most effective ways to include children and young people in their education. The post holder will encourage, and when necessary be confident to challenge, schools, partners, and stakeholders to take a positive, active, and inclusive attitude towards<br>Travellers. A significant part of this role includes family liaison and providing holistic support via a multi-agency framework to ensure that the young person and family is supported at all levels. The postholder will be responsible for providing information, advice, and guidance to support specific cases, and ensuring successful monitoring, tracking and reporting.<br><br>For more information about the role and to apply please click <a href=\"https://www.cognus.org.uk/work-with-us/current-vacancies/\" title=\"here\">here</a><br><br>For more information about Cognus please visit their website: <a href=\"https://www.cognus.org.uk/\">https://www.cognus.org.uk/</a><br><br><strong>Job Profile </strong> <br> <a class=\"file_application_pdf\" href=\"https://kingston-sutton-jobs.tal.net/vx/lang-en-GB/mobile-0/appcentre-4/brand-8/spa-1/candidate/download_file_opp/3116/105858/1/0/53a45a0b41ca1628899981fb0d6c25c70d6d26be\"> Secondary Education and Family Liaison Co-ordinator JD & PS.pdf - 480KB Opens in a new window </a>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£31,399.12 to £37,209.58","publishDate":"2024-09-24T04:42:46.000Z","expirationDate":"2024-09-30T22:55:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/8d45d595-7b04-4d73-bac0-781bca422046.png","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"2c22deb2-a463-4e16-b137-fe6742c5df5e","title":"Technician - Medequip","employer":"London Borough of Sutton","department":"","location":"Sutton","locationType":3,"description":"<strong>Role Details</strong> <br> <br> This is an incredible opportunity to work for a forward-thinking care provider, who'll support you to be the best you can be in your chosen field! <br><br> Join us as our new Technician at Medequip Connect and let us empower you to truly make a difference. <br><br> Our continued employee development programmes, internal training and exceptional leadership will give you the ability to continuously develop yourself professionally whilst providing person-centred care. <br><br> You'll be supported by an excellent team of professional and ever developing co-workers who all identify and align with Medequip's values and ways. <br><br><strong> Who are Medequip Connect? </strong><br><br> Medequip Connect provide services to over 10,000 people nationwide with the objective of providing reassurance and support to older, disabled or vulnerable people allowing them to remain safely in their own home. <br><br> We help people to maintain people's independence by providing Technology Enabled Care (TEC) and a range of associated equipment that gives them the confidence of knowing that assistance is available at any time, 24 hours a day. Our care technology services provide peace of mind to you, your family, and your friends. <br><br> <strong>About the role</strong> <br><br> As the Technician for Medequip Connect, you will be responsible for facilitating the installation of TEC equipment, providing a professional support service, in alignment with TSA & contractual standards, <br><br> Your day-to-day responsibilities will include, but not be limited to:<ul>\n<li> To complete installations, repair, maintenance and collection of Technology Enabled Care (TEC) equipment </li>\n<li> To identify the clients' current needs by completing/updating appropriate assessments </li>\n<li> To set-up client equipment and process/recycle returned equipment and clean it </li>\n<li> To update the client record database </li>\n<li> To report and action faulty equipment </li>\n<li> To be responsible for stock and undertake auditing of the stock </li>\n<li> To ensure any company vehicle and any tools or equipment is properly maintained. </li>\n<li> To assist in any projects as and when required. </li>\n<li> To provide information and coaching to individuals in the use of their alarm equipment. </li>\n<li> To work with the clients, their families, and third party's such as GPs, nurses, social workers, and voluntary groups </li>\n<li> To assist the Area Manager with the promotion of Medequip Connect in the area and to establish links within local communities to raise awareness of our services. </li>\n<li> To point the client in the right direction for advice, information, and support, and ensuring preventative action by effective signposting. </li>\n</ul><strong> About you </strong><br><br> Above all, you will identify and align with our company values:<ul>\n<li> We keep our promises. </li>\n<li> We empower people to be accountable for their actions and performance. </li>\n<li> We help people with empathy, courtesy, dignity and kindness. </li>\n<li> We show respect and are trusted by our colleagues, suppliers and customers. </li>\n<li> We believe in teamwork and are passionate about our work. </li>\n<li> We encourage innovation and the development of technology. </li>\n<li> We embrace change and seek to achieve excellence. </li>\n<li> We deliver cost effective, efficient and safe healthcare solutions. </li>\n</ul>Qualifications and experience required.<ul>\n<li> Full UK Driving License </li>\n<li> Ideally some experience in a similar role and industry </li>\n<li> Good customer service skills and excellent communication </li>\n<li> What we offer </li>\n<li> 29 days holiday moving to a max of 33 days (inclusive of Bank Holidays) </li>\n<li> Continued professional development, training and learning support and opportunities for career progression. </li>\n<li> Pension scheme </li>\n<li> Van provided for travel to and from work. </li>\n<li> Healthcare scheme </li>\n<li> Life assurance </li>\n<li> Cycle to work scheme. </li>\n<li> Care First employee assistance program including free counselling. </li>\n<li> Access to Perkbox discount platform </li>\n<li> Free uniform </li>\n<li> Free DBS check </li>\n</ul>We welcome applications from all sections of the Community as an Equal Opportunities Employer. We are also happy to make any reasonable adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process should you need it, please let us know. <br><br> We take our data privacy seriously and commit to processing your data in line with GDPR guidelines. Medequip's Privacy Notice sets out the basis on which the personal data collected from you, or that you provide to us, will be processed in connection with our recruitment processes. <br><br> This role may be subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure and satisfactory references. <br><br> This role is not eligible for sponsorship. Candidates without satisfactory right to work in the UK are unlikely to be suitable <br><br><a href=\"https://www.totaljobs.com/job/technician/medequip-job103157785?msockid=0c1bcb9a40796b64256fd97241b26a1c\">Apply Now</a><br><br><strong>Job Profile </strong> <br> <a class=\"file_application_pdf\" href=\"https://kingston-sutton-jobs.tal.net/vx/lang-en-GB/mobile-0/appcentre-4/brand-8/spa-1/candidate/download_file_opp/3142/105858/1/0/2f6ff6b03250778f2859db9985c4a04cc6952ee1\"> Technology Enabled Care Technician - JD.pdf - 66KB Opens in a new window </a>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"27,623","publishDate":"2024-09-24T04:42:46.000Z","expirationDate":"2024-09-30T22:55:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/634beb7c-115e-43de-808e-e5e645144fcb.png","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"6757391a-efd4-44a7-a595-8a4203b81b88","title":"Social Worker - Transition 16-25","employer":"London Borough of Sutton","department":"","location":"Sutton","locationType":3,"description":"<strong>About the Borough</strong> <br> <br>In Sutton, there is much for us to be proud of both as a council and as a borough. This includes high levels of resident satisfaction, the quality of our services, our success in addressing our financial challenges to date, the way that we involve and engage with residents on key issues facing the borough, and the enthusiastic and motivated staff that we employ. <br><br>Looking ahead, there are plans for the delivery of new homes and new schools and the London Cancer Hub is being developed, while the Council is also seen as a driving force within the South London Partnership of five outer south west London boroughs focused on strategic growth, regeneration and investment.<br><br>All of this demonstrates a good track record and an authority that is ambitious and set to deliver more improvements for the borough. We've set out our vision for the future of Sutton in our corporate plan - Ambitious for Sutton. This strategic plan will shape the outcomes we achieve, the services we provide, and the impact we have on residents, to make Sutton a great place to live, work and raise a family.<br><br>Situated in Zone 5, Sutton is less than 30 minutes by train from central London, and south and south west London are easily accessible by public transport. There are 10 train stations which serve key neighbourhoods within the borough providing direct connections to London Victoria, London Bridge, London Blackfriars and St Pancras International. Sutton also has direct rail connections with Epsom, Dorking, Guildford and Horsham, as well as Wimbledon for an interchange with the London Underground and West Croydon for the London Overground. There's also an extensive road network which provides close and easy access to the M25 and M23.<br><br><strong>About the Role</strong> <br> <br> Join Adult Social Care as a Social Worker and receive a Welcome Bonus* of £1000 paid in your first month's salary or a Retention Bonus* of £1000 paid for every complete year in service (*subject to pay scale). With a total package of up to £50,083 including bonuses and benefits, this is an excellent opportunity to advance your career in social care. <br><br> We've got an exciting opportunity for you as a Social Worker in Adult Social Care. Our mission is to empower young adults to live independently as possible, and we need your expertise to make it happen. This role will challenge you in a dynamic and diverse environment, helping you expand your skills and knowledge in the practice of social care. Your duties and responsibilities will include:<ul>\n<li> Conducting new Care Act 2014 compliant eligibility assessments for young people and their carers, to identify eligible social care needs and developing focussed, person centred and strengths based outcomes within the support plans. </li>\n<li> Monitoring, reviewing and maintaining up to date support plans, ensuring they meet the changing needs of young people and reflect good value for money whilst advocating for young people's rights, choices, and access to services. </li>\n<li> Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people, adhering to relevant legislation and policies, including being able to identify and assess levels of risk and need (within statutory frameworks) in complex situations and undertake relevant safeguarding investigations to deliver protective and/or supportive services for individuals at risk, including work that may be required by the Court of Protection where necessary. </li>\n<li> Hold and effectively manage a complex and varied caseload with ability to make sound professional judgement with appropriate supervision, guidance, and support, reflecting the function of the team in accordance with policy, procedures, guidance and legislation. </li>\n<li> Identify young people who have complex and/ or primary health needs and initiate the Continuing Healthcare Process to enable access to NHS funding for individuals who are eligible. </li>\n<li>Collaboration with multidisciplinary teams, including children's services, education, healthcare professionals and community partners to enable a holistic approach to meeting the needs of the young person.</li>\n</ul>As a Social Worker within the Transition Team, you will have an essential role as the first point of contact for our young people in Sutton, supporting their journey into adulthood. You will begin to develop the relationship with the young person aged 16, and work in collaboration alongside them, their carers and colleagues in childrens, health and education services to ensure they have the required level of support to meet their needs. <br><br> Are you ready to take the next step? We are here to support your growth as you begin your career at Sutton. <br><br><strong>About Us</strong> <br> <br> Adult Social Care is undergoing a significant transformation to address the rising demand for our services. We're implementing wide-ranging changes to improve care for adults and create positive working environments for our staff. We have new leaders and experienced managers who bring innovative ideas to the service and are driving meaningful changes throughout your service delivery. Our goal is to deliver exceptional care that enhances outcomes for our community whilst providing an inclusive, diverse and stable environment for staff to grow their career. <br><br> Mental Health, Learning Disabilities & Transition <br><br> Within our boroughwide specialist service, there are three social work teams - The Transition Team, The Learning Disability Team, and the Mental Health Team. <br><br> The Transition Team in Sutton takes pride in supporting staff to learn and develop, with a comprehensive induction programme and access to regular training on a diverse range of topics. Staff have regular professional supervision which covers probation, performance and annual appraisals to focus on career development. Staff are able to work flexibly between home and office to meet the needs of the service, with a minimum requirement of 2 office based days per week, as we recognise the benefit of a hybrid model of working in managing work life/ balance. <br><br> For more information on our new operating model and teams <a href=\"https://www.sutton.gov.uk/w/adult-social-care-jobs\" title=\"Adult Social Care\">click here</a>. <br><br><strong>About You</strong> <br> <br> This position offers an excellent opportunity for individuals with outstanding communication skills and a compassionate manner, who are capable of effectively managing fast paced work. Candidates should have the experience and ability to work under-pressure in a fast paced environment, in order to manage competing demands. We encourage applications from candidates with experience in adult social care and those passionate about delivering person-centred care and prevention strategies to manage risk. <br><br> In addition, we would expect the following from all suitable candidates:<ul>\n<li> Qualified Social Worker with current registration with Social Work England and eligibility to work in the UK. </li>\n<li> 2 years post qualifying experience working in adult services, assessing and supporting individuals with diverse needs and successful completion of their ASYE. </li>\n<li> Sound knowledge of relevant legislation, including the Care Act 2014 and Mental Capacity Act 2005 as well as social work theories </li>\n<li> Experience in Adult Safeguarding work </li>\n<li> Strong assessment, outcome focussed care planning, and risk management skills </li>\n<li> Ability to travel across the borough to visit individuals, occasionally being required to undertake visits out of borough </li>\n</ul>For more information about the role and/or an informal conversation, view the Role Profile or contact Meera Padhiar, Team Manager at meera.padhiar@sutton.gov.uk <br><br><strong>Our Offer To You</strong> <br> <br>As an organisation that values and nurtures talent, we're committed to helping you fulfil your potential and will offer you a supportive, friendly and collaborative environment to grow and develop your career and skills. We're constantly striving to improve our ways of working so putting your ideas across - however big or small - will be fully encouraged and supported by your colleagues and our dynamic and experienced management team.<br><br>In addition, we offer a modern and flexible working environment for our staff, supported by our IT infrastructure, including Google Chromebooks and Google Apps. Our Flexible Working - Smarter Working Scheme embraces new ways of working. It provides improved work life balance for our staff as it allows staff to work from a variety of locations and staff are not required to work within the office 5 days a week.<br><br>Employees have access to a wide range of benefits, some of which include:<ul>\n<li>Generous annual leave entitlement plus bank holidays (pro-rata if part-time working hours apply)</li>\n<li>Flexi-time (Please note, this applies to roles at grades 1-9 only)</li>\n<li> Three volunteering days per year in Sutton </li>\n<li>Comprehensive learning and development programme</li>\n<li>Local and national discounts for shopping, eating out and leisure activities</li>\n<li>Interest free season ticket loans</li>\n<li>Local Government Pension Scheme</li>\n<li>Car parking scheme</li>\n<li>Bicycle loan facilities and cycle to work scheme</li>\n<li>Zip car scheme</li>\n<li>Free eye tests and contribution towards glasses</li>\n<li>Confidential wellbeing and counselling support</li>\n<li>Subsidised gym membership</li>\n</ul><strong>Application Process</strong> <br> <br>Please apply online outlining what skills, abilities and experience you can bring which makes you an ideal candidate for this role. Please ensure you refer to the requirements outlined in the job profile when completing your application.<br><br>To support our diversity agenda and reduce the risk of bias in our recruitment activities, our short listing process completely anonymises personal information that can identify job applicants e.g. name, title etc. Our hiring managers review and short list applications based on the information provided as part of your application as to how well you meet the requirements and criteria for the role, as outlined in the job profile.<br><br>The closing date is given as a guide. We reserve the right to close this vacancy once a sufficient number of applications has been received. Therefore, it is strongly advised that you complete and submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.<br><br><strong>Additional Information</strong> <br> <br>We pride ourselves on being a diverse, inclusive and welcoming Borough and we aim to create a workforce which reflects the community we serve - the key highlights from our recent Equalities Workforce Report can be seen <a href=\"https://drive.google.com/file/d/1KGMTYxsYV0WkCbJAHTDyEDSVwv5YDX9A/view?usp=sharing\" title=\"Workforce Equalities Report - Highlights\">here.</a> We are respectful of difference and realise the positive value of diversity in our workforce. We welcome and encourage job applications from people of all backgrounds and particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic candidates and disabled candidates, as these groups are currently under-represented in our workforce. As part of our Disability Confident Committed status, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum/essential criteria for the role.<br><br>#LI-JT<br><br>We offer a range of family friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements, staff engagement forums, and inclusive staff networks who help drive our diversity agenda.<br><br>The UK has introduced a new points-based immigration system affecting EU and Non-EU workers and sponsorship requirements. We advise checking the <a href=\"https://www.gov.uk/guidance/new-immigration-system-what-you-need-to-know\">GOV.UK website</a> for right to work guidance.<br><br><strong>Important Information - Criminal Records</strong> <br> This post is exempted under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and as such appointment to this post will be conditional upon the receipt of a satisfactory result to a check of police records via Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). The Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) helps employers make safer recruitment decisions and prevent unsuitable people from working with vulnerable groups, including children. It replaces the Criminal Records Bureau (CRB) and Independent Safeguarding Authority (ISA). <br> <strong>Job Profile</strong> <br> <a class=\"file_application_pdf\" href=\"https://kingston-sutton-jobs.tal.net/vx/lang-en-GB/mobile-0/appcentre-4/brand-7/spa-1/candidate/download_file_opp/2965/105858/1/0/7094812e01675e760c60a49a83bc3db0f92e515f\"> Role Profile - Social Worker - People (2).pdf - 292KB Opens in a new window </a>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£39,264 - £47,040 (£49,083 unconsolidated maximum)","publishDate":"2024-09-24T04:42:46.000Z","expirationDate":"2024-10-31T22:55:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/f6d6eb44-2298-466f-b20b-d67d8b620fb0.png","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"089566bd-9b34-457d-811c-050dd4fa01bf","title":"Sessional Contact Supervisors","employer":"London Borough of Sutton","department":"","location":"Sutton","locationType":3,"description":"<strong>About the Borough</strong> <br> <br>In Sutton, there is much for us to be proud of both as a council and as a borough. This includes high levels of resident satisfaction, the quality of our services, our success in addressing our financial challenges to date, the way that we involve and engage with residents on key issues facing the borough, and the enthusiastic and motivated staff that we employ. <br><br>Looking ahead, there are plans for the delivery of new homes and new schools and the London Cancer Hub is being developed, while the Council is also seen as a driving force within the South London Partnership of five outer south west London boroughs focused on strategic growth, regeneration and investment.<br><br>All of this demonstrates a good track record and an authority that is ambitious and set to deliver more improvements for the borough. We've set out our vision for the future of Sutton in our corporate plan - Ambitious for Sutton. This strategic plan will shape the outcomes we achieve, the services we provide, and the impact we have on residents, to make Sutton a great place to live, work and raise a family.<br><br>Situated in Zone 5, Sutton is less than 30 minutes by train from central London, and south and south west London are easily accessible by public transport. There are 10 train stations which serve key neighbourhoods within the borough providing direct connections to London Victoria, London Bridge, London Blackfriars and St Pancras International. Sutton also has direct rail connections with Epsom, Dorking, Guildford and Horsham, as well as Wimbledon for an interchange with the London Underground and West Croydon for the London Overground. There's also an extensive road network which provides close and easy access to the M25 and M23.<br><br><strong>About the Role</strong> <br> <br>The London Borough of Sutton is committed to providing their Looked After Children with high quality and consistent contact. In order to achieve this we are recruiting sessional contact supervisors who will be based at Sutton Family Centre, where they will be part of a multi-disciplinary team, that provide a wide range of services for young children and their families.<br><br> We are looking for a Sessional Contact Workers <strong> , </strong> to superivise contact between children and their Families, who are involved with our service. This post will be based at Sutton Family Centre and will be responsible for the co ordination of contact sessions, recording of these sessions and providing parenting feedback. <br><br>To that end you will provide a formal supervised contact service that will oversee contact and work alone side social workers to contribute towards parenting assessments.<br><br> Contact Supervisors need apply the principles of restorative practice within their work with children and families.This will involve working directly with children and families. <br><br>Primarily needed for after school sessions: Weekdays between 3:30pm-5:30pm, some sessions 9am-12 & 1pm-3.30pm, School holidays and sometimes Saturday Mornings. <br><br><strong>About Us</strong> <br> This post will be based within our Court Proceedings and Adoption Service and you will deliver a critical front facing service that supports the effective delivery of the right services at the right time for our children, young people and their families. You will recieve training, support and regualr supervision and work within a supportive team. <br><br><strong>About You</strong> <br> <br>As a contact supervisor you will be responsible for supervising and supporting direct contact between children, their parents/carers and extended family members, ensuring the needs of the child are met and that the contact is a safe and positive experience for the child and its family. You will also have the opportunity to assist parents develop their parenting skills within the realms of contact.<br><br>You will need to have experience of working directly with children and parents, have the ability to implement contact plans, have effective communication skills and be able to work within the child protection framework. You will be directly observing contact between children and their families and must be able to record that session Contact to a high standard. Contact sessions can take place at different venues in the borough and in the community and therefore there is an expectation of some travel.<br><br><strong>Our Offer To You</strong> <br> <br>As an organisation that values and nurtures talent, we're committed to helping you fulfil your potential and will offer you a supportive, friendly and collaborative environment to grow and develop your career and skills. We're constantly striving to improve our ways of working so putting your ideas across - however big or small - will be fully encouraged and supported by your colleagues and our dynamic and experienced management team.<br><br>In addition, we offer a modern and flexible working environment for our staff, supported by our IT infrastructure, including Google Chromebooks and Google Apps. Our Flexible Working - Smarter Working Scheme embraces new ways of working. It provides improved work life balance for our staff as it allows staff to work from a variety of locations and staff are not required to work within the office 5 days a week.<br><br>Employees have access to a wide range of benefits, some of which include:<ul>\n<li>Generous annual leave entitlement plus bank holidays (pro-rata if part-time working hours apply)</li>\n<li>Flexi-time (Please note, this applies to roles at grades 1-9 only)</li>\n<li> Three volunteering days per year in Sutton </li>\n<li>Comprehensive learning and development programme</li>\n<li>Local and national discounts for shopping, eating out and leisure activities</li>\n<li>Interest free season ticket loans</li>\n<li>Local Government Pension Scheme</li>\n<li>Car parking scheme</li>\n<li>Bicycle loan facilities and cycle to work scheme</li>\n<li>Zip car scheme</li>\n<li>Free eye tests and contribution towards glasses</li>\n<li>Confidential wellbeing and counselling support</li>\n<li>Subsidised gym membership</li>\n</ul><strong>Application Process</strong> <br> <br>Please apply online outlining what skills, abilities and experience you can bring which makes you an ideal candidate for this role. Please ensure you refer to the requirements outlined in the job profile when completing your application.<br><br>To support our diversity agenda and reduce the risk of bias in our recruitment activities, our short listing process completely anonymises personal information that can identify job applicants e.g. name, title etc. Our hiring managers review and short list applications based on the information provided as part of your application as to how well you meet the requirements and criteria for the role, as outlined in the job profile.<br><br>The closing date is given as a guide. We reserve the right to close this vacancy once a sufficient number of applications has been received. Therefore, it is strongly advised that you complete and submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.<br><br><strong>Additional Information</strong> <br> <br>We pride ourselves on being a diverse, inclusive and welcoming Borough and we aim to create a workforce which reflects the community we serve - the key highlights from our recent Equalities Workforce Report can be seen <a href=\"https://drive.google.com/file/d/1KGMTYxsYV0WkCbJAHTDyEDSVwv5YDX9A/view?usp=sharing\" title=\"Workforce Equalities Report - Highlights\">here.</a> We are respectful of difference and realise the positive value of diversity in our workforce. We welcome and encourage job applications from people of all backgrounds and particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic candidates and disabled candidates, as these groups are currently under-represented in our workforce. As part of our Disability Confident Committed status, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum/essential criteria for the role.<br><br>We offer a range of family friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements, staff engagement forums, and inclusive staff networks who help drive our diversity agenda.<br><br>The UK has introduced a new points-based immigration system affecting EU and Non-EU workers and sponsorship requirements. We advise checking the <a href=\"https://www.gov.uk/guidance/new-immigration-system-what-you-need-to-know\">GOV.UK website</a> for right to work guidance.<br><br>#LI-SR1<br><br><strong>Important Information - Criminal Records</strong> <br> This post is exempted under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and as such appointment to this post will be conditional upon the receipt of a satisfactory result to a check of police records via Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). The Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) helps employers make safer recruitment decisions and prevent unsuitable people from working with vulnerable groups, including children. It replaces the Criminal Records Bureau (CRB) and Independent Safeguarding Authority (ISA). <br> <strong>Job Profile</strong> <br> <a class=\"file_application_vnd_openxmlformats_officedocument_wordprocessingml_document\" href=\"https://kingston-sutton-jobs.tal.net/vx/lang-en-GB/mobile-0/appcentre-4/brand-7/spa-1/candidate/download_file_opp/3155/105858/1/0/550f17e816195fe4599ec4684a9e9d91c728d19a\"> RoleProfile- Sessional Contact Centre Family Worker (1).docx - 13KB Opens in a new window </a> <br> <a class=\"file_application_pdf\" href=\"https://kingston-sutton-jobs.tal.net/vx/lang-en-GB/mobile-0/appcentre-4/brand-7/spa-1/candidate/download_file_opp/3155/105858/1/1/550f17e816195fe4599ec4684a9e9d91c728d19a\"> Converted File RoleProfile- Sessional Contact Centre Family Worker (1).docx.pdf - 58KB Opens in a new window </a>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£30,495 - £32,925 (£33,957 unconsolidated maximum)","publishDate":"2024-09-24T04:42:46.000Z","expirationDate":"2024-10-11T22:55:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/a913d7ea-6c6d-4862-9219-4446e47a40bf.png","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"3549707d-7134-4e33-a982-90de1a3727d2","title":"Children's Social Worker - Court Team","employer":"London Borough of Sutton","department":"","location":"Sutton","locationType":3,"description":"<strong>About the Borough</strong> <br> <br> In Sutton, there is much for us to be proud of both as a council and as a borough. This includes high levels of resident satisfaction, the quality of our services, our success in addressing our financial challenges to date, the way that we involve and engage with residents on key issues facing the borough, and the enthusiastic and motivated staff that we employ. <br><br> Looking ahead, there are plans for the delivery of new homes and new schools and the London Cancer Hub is being developed, while the Council is also seen as a driving force within the South London Partnership of five outer south west London boroughs focused on strategic growth, regeneration and investment. <br><br> All of this demonstrates a good track record and an authority that is ambitious and set to deliver more improvements for the borough. We've set out our vision for the future of Sutton in our corporate plan - Ambitious for Sutton. This strategic plan will shape the outcomes we achieve, the services we provide, and the impact we have on residents, to make Sutton a great place to live, work and raise a family. <br><br> Situated in Zone 5, Sutton is less than 30 minutes by train from central London, and south and south west London are easily accessible by public transport. There are 10 train stations which serve key neighbourhoods within the borough providing direct connections to London Victoria, London Bridge, London Blackfriars and St Pancras International. Sutton also has direct rail connections with Epsom, Dorking, Guildford and Horsham, as well as Wimbledon for an interchange with the London Underground and West Croydon for the London Overground. There's also an extensive road network which provides close and easy access to the M25 and M23. <br><br><strong>About the Role</strong> <br> <br> <strong>Children's Social Worker - Court Team</strong> <br><br> <strong> Welcome and Retention Bonus: </strong><ul>\n<li> <strong> £1000 paid in your first month salary and £1000 paid at the end of your 1st completed year in service</strong> </li>\n<li> <strong>£2000 paid after your 2nd completed year in service</strong> </li>\n<li> <strong>£3000 paid in your 3rd completed year in service and every completed year thereafter.</strong> </li>\n</ul><strong>Whole package totals up to £47,857 (including Retention Bonus)</strong> <br><br> <strong>Social Workers within this service area are able to work flexibly between home and work to meet the needs of the service whilst recognising the benefits that a hybrid model of working can bring.</strong> <br><br> We are looking for confident and skilled Social Workers to work in the Court and Adoption Service. Our objective is to deliver the best outcomes for children and young people. <br><br> Social Workers within the Court and Adoption Service are responsible for cases relating to children subject to proceedings who may either be looked after or living at home. Your role will include the undertaking of all tasks associated with working with Children under statutory frameworks, whilst ensuring compliance with Court direction, and providing the Court with child-focused evidence, analysis and well-informed care plans. You will play an intrinsic role in working directly with the children and young people, ensuring their wishes and views are heard, respected, and relayed to the court. It's a great time to join Sutton as we have introduced a Special Guardianship Team and Therapeutic Support Workers to manage SGO and Parenting assessments to support all Social Workers within the Courts Team. <br><br> Your knowledge and experience will allow you to apply social work theories to formulate and test hypotheses in reaching a professional judgment and decision. You will produce a good standard of professional documentation relevant to your service area and be able to prioritise your workload and work within defined timescales. Principles of human rights and social justice are fundamental to the role and you will be required to effectively balance the protection of individual rights against the need to use professional authority and accountability effectively to safeguard vulnerable children and young people. <br><br><strong>About Us</strong> <br> <br> The London Borough of Sutton \"is uncompromising in its focus on improving quality of frontline social work\" - Ofsted <br><br> London Borough of Sutton works closely with Kingston University and regional partners as part of the Developing Together Social Work Teaching Partnership (SWTP). The partnership offers staff a wide range of pre and post qualifying education opportunities to promote continuous learning and development. This includes staff being encouraged to support the practice education of Social Work students and those in the assessed and supported year in employment (ASYE). Staff are also given the opportunity to attend conferences, workshops and have access to research and practice resources to support their ongoing professional development. <br><br> Our Team <br><br> Sutton's Court Team provides a specialist service to Children within care proceedings, working closely with Courts to secure their safety and wellbeing through the means of permanency. <br><br> The Borough prides itself on engaging with children and young people, and this is no different in the Court team with the expectation of staff undertaking direct work with children to elicit their voice and to give age-appropriate clarity and reassurance. Supporting our social workers with their career development is a priority for us. <br><br> In Sutton we ensure that our social workers have manageable workloads, regular supervision, and through annual appraisals you will have the opportunity for career development and progression. Court Social Workers will also have the opportunity to develop skills by undertaking a variety of assessments including viability, parenting and together and apart assessments. <br><br><strong>About You</strong> <br> <br> The successful candidates will be an enthusiastic and motivated individual with a caring and calm approach. You will demonstrate empathy when dealing with sensitive situations and strong interpersonal skills using different ways of communicating. Showcasing the ability to assess and record a child's needs, applied through evidence based practice to justify decision making. We welcome applications from experienced child protection practitioners with a clear ability to write comprehensively, speak with clarity and are able to deliver analysis based on evidence and research. <br><br> Our culture of strong, accessible and supportive management will provide you with good regular supervision and the opportunity to take part in case discussions. <br><br> In addition, We would expect the successful candidate to demonstrate the following competences (not limited to):<ul>\n<li>You are a Qualified Social Worker with a Social Work degree or recognised qualification and registered with the relevant regulatory body Social Work England <br>\n</li>\n<li>Have completed the Assessed and Supported Year in Employment (ASYE) <br>\n</li>\n<li>Have a good level of experience of working in a children and family settings and have managed a complex case load<strong></strong> <br>\n</li>\n<li>Hold the relevant skills, knowledge and aptitude to ensure that all vulnerable people are safeguarded from abuse and that all statutory functions, local policy, procedures are adhered to in a timely manner and documented accordingly. <br>\n</li>\n</ul><strong>Our Offer To You</strong> <br> <br> As an organisation that values and nurtures talent, we're committed to helping you fulfil your potential and will offer you a supportive, friendly and collaborative environment to grow and develop your career and skills. We're constantly striving to improve our ways of working so putting your ideas across - however big or small - will be fully encouraged and supported by your colleagues and our dynamic and experienced management team. <br><br> In addition, we offer a modern and flexible working environment for our staff, supported by our IT infrastructure, including Google Chromebooks and Google Apps. <br><br> Employees have access to a wide range of benefits, some of which include:<ul>\n<li> Generous annual leave entitlement plus bank holidays (pro-rata if part-time working hours apply) </li>\n<li> Flexi-time (Please note, this applies to roles at grades 1-9 only) </li>\n<li> Comprehensive learning and development programme </li>\n<li> Local and national discounts for shopping, eating out and leisure activities </li>\n<li> Interest free season ticket loans </li>\n<li> Local Government Pension Scheme </li>\n<li> Car parking scheme </li>\n<li> Bicycle loan facilities and cycle to work scheme </li>\n<li> Zip car scheme </li>\n<li> Free eye tests and contribution towards glasses </li>\n<li> Confidential wellbeing and counselling support </li>\n<li> Subsidised gym membership </li>\n</ul><strong>Application Process</strong> <br> <br> Please apply online outlining what skills, abilities and experience you can bring which makes you an ideal candidate for this role. Please ensure you refer to the requirements outlined in the job profile when completing your application. <br><br> To support our diversity agenda and reduce the risk of bias in our recruitment activities, our short listing process completely anonymises personal information that can identify job applicants e.g. name, title etc. Our hiring managers review and short list applications based on the information provided as part of your application as to how well you meet the requirements and criteria for the role, as outlined in the job profile. <br><br> The closing date is given as a guide. We reserve the right to close this vacancy once a sufficient number of applications has been received. Therefore, it is strongly advised that you complete and submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment. <br><br><strong>Additional Information</strong> <br> <br> We pride ourselves on being a diverse, inclusive and welcoming Borough and we aim to create a workforce which reflects the community we serve. We are respectful of difference and realise the positive value of diversity in our workforce. We welcome and encourage job applications from people of all backgrounds and particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic candidates and disabled candidates, as these groups are currently under-represented in our workforce. As part of our Disability Confident Committed status, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum/essential criteria for the role. <br><br> We offer a range of family friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements, staff engagement forums, and inclusive staff networks who help drive our diversity agenda. <br><br> The UK has introduced a new points-based immigration system affecting EU and Non-EU workers and sponsorship requirements. We advise checking the <a href=\"https://www.gov.uk/guidance/new-immigration-system-what-you-need-to-know\">GOV.UK website</a> for right to work guidance. <br><br><strong>Important Information - Criminal Records</strong> <br> This post is exempted under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and as such appointment to this post will be conditional upon the receipt of a satisfactory result to a check of police records via Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). The Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) helps employers make safer recruitment decisions and prevent unsuitable people from working with vulnerable groups, including children. It replaces the Criminal Records Bureau (CRB) and Independent Safeguarding Authority (ISA). <br> <strong>Job Profile</strong> <br> <a class=\"file_application_pdf\" href=\"https://kingston-sutton-jobs.tal.net/vx/lang-en-GB/mobile-0/appcentre-4/brand-7/spa-1/candidate/download_file_opp/3172/105858/1/0/7094812e01675e760c60a49a83bc3db0f92e515f\"> Role Profile - Social Worker - People.pdf - 292KB Opens in a new window </a>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£39,264 - £47,040 (£49,083 unconsolidated maximum)","publishDate":"2024-09-24T04:42:45.000Z","expirationDate":"2024-10-02T22:55:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/a56b06fb-722a-4989-978f-34948af4c4a1.png","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"bd124cd4-e773-4908-8496-fd2d56c66b77","title":"Financial Inclusion Officer","employer":"London Borough of Sutton","department":"","location":"Kingston","locationType":3,"description":"<strong>About the Borough</strong> <br> <br> Joining us, you get to work for not just one high performing London Borough, but two. <br><br> Sutton and Kingston councils have a number of shared services serving both authorities, with some teams and roles more focussed on one Council than the other, but the majority are shared across both, meaning you get multiple opportunities to learn from a wider pool of activities and two different political bodies. <br><br> We work flexibly in both Sutton and Kingston offices, and support working at home or flexible working patterns that enable you to tailor your working and personal life. We provide the equipment and tools to enable you to work flexibly, and in return ask you to use that flexibility to be creative and ambitious in the services we deliver. <br><br> There are some really exciting things happening in both Sutton and Kingston. We are developing the London Cancer Hub, a world leading cancer research and treatment hub that will bring together professionals from across different sectors to identify and test new treatments and therapies. We are undertaking the largest housing regeneration programme ever delivered in Kingston, building new energy efficient housing that will transform some of our oldest Council owned housing. Both boroughs have publicly committed to doing what they can to tackle the climate emergency and are investing in new technologies and societal change that will help bring carbon emissions down and improve our climate impact. <br><br> You should choose Sutton and Kingston if you are looking for an opportunity that will challenge you to deliver more, support you to achieve personal ambitions, and expect you to put borough residents at the heart of what you do. <br><br> Sutton is a well connected attractive part of London that has a reputation for excellent schools, green and leafy open spaces, and a history that drives a thriving heritage and culture offer through our museums and libraries. The Council is controlled by a long established Liberal Democrat Administration and has high ambitions set out in its corporate plan \"Ambitious for Sutton\", that will ensure Sutton remains a great place to live, work and raise a family. The Council plays a leading role in a number of local partnerships and places great emphasis on engaging effectively with its residents, listening to local voices and making their message heard across London Government. <br><br> Kingston is a beautiful Royal borough with a historic setting on the banks of the Thames with excellent schools and a bustling retail centre, all surrounded by open green spaces such as Richmond Park and Bushey Park, former recreation grounds for Tudor Kings and Queens. The Council is controlled by a Liberal Democrat Administration and has a council plan \"Greener, Fairer, Safer, Together\", that sets out a vision to be a vibrant, diverse and inclusive borough where residents are active, empowered, engaged and able to remain independent and resilient. The Council engages with residents through a number of forums and events through the year, and like Sutton plays a leading role in developing the South West Region of London. <br><br><strong>About the Role</strong> <br> <br> The role of Financial Inclusion Officer is to provide an in depth income maximisation and money management service to Kingston Council tenants to support them to sustain their tenancy. <br><br> Within the role of financial inclusion officer you will be expected to:<ul>\n<li> Achieve income maximisation including the completion of welfare benefits applications. </li>\n<li> Provide support and advice on money management and effective budgeting. </li>\n<li> Complete income and expenditure forms to support tenants to set up affordable repayment plans for outstanding debts. </li>\n<li> Complete welfare benefits mandatory reconsiderations and appeals. </li>\n<li> Work collaboratively with both internal and external departments and partner agencies to support tenants to manage their finances in the best way possible. </li>\n</ul><strong>About Us</strong> <br> <br> The team works with tenants to develop financial capability and independence by offering:<ul>\n<li> The delivery of a proactive service offering an appointment to new tenants at the beginning of their tenancy. </li>\n<li> Free impartial advice and support on a range of welfare benefits and tax credits. </li>\n<li> Face to face appointments offered to support tenants with their welfare benefit or debt issues. </li>\n<li> Assistance with housing benefit disputes and back dates. </li>\n<li> Guidance and support when making benefit appeals. </li>\n<li> Advice concerning Universal Credit. </li>\n<li>Expected to manage casework for an average of 30 households/individuals </li>\n<li> Money guidance advice and signposting to specialist agencies when necessary. </li>\n<li> To provide monthly statistics on performance and financial outcomes for those we support. </li>\n</ul><strong>About You</strong> <br> <br> The essential qualifications for the role of financial inclusion officer is a minimum of 5 GCSEs. Additionally it is essential that you have full in depth knowledge of welfare benefits and are able to evidence providing money management and budgeting advice in a previous role. <br><br> We are also looking for candidates with excellent verbal and written communication skills who are able to provide detailed and clear case recording. <br><br> You will be expected to work empathetically with financially vulnerable tenants who may present with a range of support needs. <br><br> We offer our tenants face to face appointments in Guildhall 2 so it is essential that you are able and willing to attend our offices in Guildhall 2, Kingston for a minimum of 2 days per week. <br><br> It would be desirable if you have completed Citizens Advice Adviser training . Along with this a knowledge of NEC/Iworld and Civica systems would be advantageous but full training will be provided if required. <br><br><strong>Our Offer To You</strong> <br> <br> As an organisation that values and nurtures talent, we're committed to helping you fulfil your potential and will offer you a supportive, friendly and collaborative environment to grow and develop your career and skills. We're constantly striving to improve our ways of working so putting your ideas across - however big or small - will be fully encouraged and supported by your colleagues and our dynamic and experienced management team. <br><br> In addition, we offer a modern and flexible working environment for our staff, supported by our IT infrastructure, including Google Chromebooks and Google Apps. Our Flexible Working - Smarter Working Scheme embraces new ways of working. It provides improved work life balance for our staff as it allows staff to work from a variety of locations and staff are not required to work within the office 5 days a week. <br><br> Employees have access to a wide range of benefits, some of which include:<ul>\n<li> Generous annual leave entitlement plus bank holidays (pro-rata if part-time working hours apply) </li>\n<li> Flexi-time (Please note, this applies to roles at grades 1-9 only) </li>\n<li> Three volunteering days per year in Sutton or Kingston </li>\n<li> Comprehensive learning and development programme </li>\n<li> Local and national discounts for shopping, eating out and leisure activities </li>\n<li> Interest free season ticket loans </li>\n<li> Local Government Pension Scheme </li>\n<li> Car parking scheme </li>\n<li> Bicycle loan facilities and cycle to work scheme </li>\n<li> Zip car scheme </li>\n<li> Free eye tests and contribution towards glasses </li>\n<li> Confidential wellbeing and counselling support </li>\n<li> Subsidised gym membership </li>\n</ul><strong>Application Process</strong> <br> Please apply online outlining what skills, abilities and experience you can bring which makes you an ideal candidate for this role. Please ensure you refer to the requirements outlined in the job profile when completing your application. <br><br> The closing date is given as a guide. We reserve the right to close this vacancy once a sufficient number of applications has been received. Therefore, it is strongly advised that you complete and submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment. <br><br><strong>Additional Information</strong> <br> <br> We pride ourselves on being a diverse, inclusive and welcoming Borough and we aim to create a workforce which reflects the community we serve - the key highlights from our recent Equalities Workforce Report can be seen <a href=\"https://drive.google.com/file/d/1KGMTYxsYV0WkCbJAHTDyEDSVwv5YDX9A/view?usp=sharing\" title=\"Workforce Equalities Report - Highlights\">here.</a> We are respectful of difference and realise the positive value of diversity in our workforce. We welcome and encourage job applications from people of all backgrounds and particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic candidates and disabled candidates, as these groups are currently under-represented in our workforce. As part of our Disability Confident Committed status, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum/essential criteria for the role. <br><br> We offer a range of family friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements, staff engagement forums, and inclusive staff networks who help drive our diversity agenda. <br><br> The UK has introduced a new points-based immigration system affecting EU and Non-EU workers and sponsorship requirements. We advise checking the <a href=\"https://www.gov.uk/guidance/new-immigration-system-what-you-need-to-know\">GOV.UK website</a> for right to work guidance. <br><br><strong>Job Profile</strong> <br> <a class=\"file_application_pdf\" href=\"https://kingston-sutton-jobs.tal.net/vx/lang-en-GB/mobile-0/appcentre-4/brand-7/spa-1/candidate/download_file_opp/3131/105858/1/0/58a2329ee27962d57a29fde783a8cfc299a9f6e3\"> Financial Inclusion Officer. - Grade 6 (4).pdf - 105KB Opens in a new window </a>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£32,925 - £35,577 (£36,567 unconsolidated maximum)","publishDate":"2024-09-24T04:42:45.000Z","expirationDate":"2024-10-05T22:55:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/623e4b32-8ac4-4e0a-906a-cbff00b666b9.png","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"25a9f273-a918-4362-a1e4-19e2405269bf","title":"Social Worker (Foster Service)","employer":"London Borough of Sutton","department":"","location":"Sutton","locationType":3,"description":"<strong>About the Borough</strong> <br> <br>In Sutton, there is much for us to be proud of both as a council and as a borough. This includes high levels of resident satisfaction, the quality of our services, our success in addressing our financial challenges to date, the way that we involve and engage with residents on key issues facing the borough, and the enthusiastic and motivated staff that we employ. <br><br>Looking ahead, there are plans for the delivery of new homes and new schools and the London Cancer Hub is being developed, while the Council is also seen as a driving force within the South London Partnership of five outer south west London boroughs focused on strategic growth, regeneration and investment.<br><br>All of this demonstrates a good track record and an authority that is ambitious and set to deliver more improvements for the borough. We've set out our vision for the future of Sutton in our corporate plan - Ambitious for Sutton. This strategic plan will shape the outcomes we achieve, the services we provide, and the impact we have on residents, to make Sutton a great place to live, work and raise a family.<br><br>Situated in Zone 5, Sutton is less than 30 minutes by train from central London, and south and south west London are easily accessible by public transport. There are 10 train stations which serve key neighbourhoods within the borough providing direct connections to London Victoria, London Bridge, London Blackfriars and St Pancras International. Sutton also has direct rail connections with Epsom, Dorking, Guildford and Horsham, as well as Wimbledon for an interchange with the London Underground and West Croydon for the London Overground. There's also an extensive road network which provides close and easy access to the M25 and M23.<br><br><strong>About the Role</strong> <br> <br> Join Children's Social Care as a Social Worker on a starting salary of £40,833 receive a Welcome Bonus of £1000 paid in your first month's salary and a Retention Bonus as the following:<ul>\n<li> £1000 paid for your first completed year in service </li>\n<li> £2000 paid for your second completed year in service </li>\n<li> £3000 paid for your third completed year in service and every year thereafter </li>\n</ul>We've got an exciting opportunity for you as an Assessing Social Worker as part of our Fostering Service within Children's Social Care. Our mission is to empower children to live independently as possible and provide the necessary support in safeguarding their well-being. We need your expertise to make it happen. In this role, your responsibility will include:<ul>\n<li> Recruit, assess, and monitor the continued suitability and competence of foster carers. This includes holding information sessions, attending to screening calls, undertaking initial enquiries, Initial Home Visit, Skills to foster training, stage to assessments, and attending fostering panel. </li>\n<li> Participating in promotion of fostering service. </li>\n<li> Completing timely assessments and sensitive to the needs of the prospective foster carers. </li>\n<li> Ensuring assessments undertaken to identify foster carers suitable for a child are informed by a clear understanding of the child's needs and of the skills necessary to help and support them. </li>\n</ul>We aim to deliver a Fostering Services that recruits a range of foster carers who can meet the diverse needs of children who are looked after. This role will challenge you in a dynamic and diverse environment whilst helping you to expand your knowledge and skill set in the practice of children social care. Our teams are renowned for its ability to craft outstanding care plans that prioritise the needs and voices of service users, integrating input from various professionals, families/carers, and external agencies to ensure the best outcomes are achieved. <br><br> Are you ready to take the next step? We are here to support your growth as you begin your career at Suttons Children's Social Care. Apply now and join us as we navigate this journey toward excellence. <br><br><strong>About Us</strong> <br> <br> The London Borough of Sutton Children's Services offers a supportive and inclusive environment for its Qualified Social Work staff. Specialist support on challenging cases, regular structured supervision, and an environment that encourages all those to take part and ensure their voices are heard. <br><br> Our Locality Teams offer a social work service to children and young people in the Borough who are living at home on plans under Section 17 or Section 47 of the Children Act 1989. This is achieved by working in partnership with relevant agencies, children and young people and their families. We provide a supported working environment that ensures manageable caseloads, regular supervision, daily management support and an abundance of learning and development opportunities for our Social Workers to grow and flourish. In addition we have a creative and flexible approach to the working week which allows for both home and office working which promotes a work/life balance. <br><br> Working with Kingston University and regional partners as part of the Developing Together Social Work Teaching Partnership (SWTP). The partnership offers staff a wide range of pre- and post-qualifying education opportunities to promote continuous learning and development. This includes staff being encouraged to support the practice education of Social Work students and those in the assessed and supported year in employment (ASYE). Staff are also given the opportunity to attend conferences, and workshops and have access to research and practice resources to support their ongoing professional development. <br><br> Sutton Council also has a number of staff network groups such as the Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic +A Network, LGBTQ +A Network and Women's +A Network to ensure staff have a voice to drive positive change in the organisation. <br><br><strong>About You</strong> <br> <br> This position offers an excellent opportunity for individuals with outstanding communication skills and a compassionate manner capable of effectively managing high levels of emotional distress. We encourage applications from candidates with experience in Childcare and those passionate about delivering person-centred care. You'll join a welcoming, supportive, and energetic team dedicated to providing first class supervision and ongoing professional development opportunities. <br><br> In addition, we would expect the following from all suitable candidates:<ul>\n<li> To be registered with Social Work England and hold a degree in Social Care or similar. </li>\n<li> Have experience of working in a multidisciplinary team setting. </li>\n<li> Have sound knowledge and ability to deliver social work support to service users and their families. </li>\n<li> Ability to communicate complex social issues clearly to both patients and professionals. </li>\n<li> Ability to plan and coordinate social care plans and aspects of patient discharge. </li>\n</ul>For more information about the role and/or an informal conversation, view the Role Profile or contact Geeta Rath, Service Lead for Special Guardianship, Kinship and Fostering Recruitment and Assessment Team on geeta.rath@sutton.gov.uk or the Recruitment Team on recruitment@sutton.gov.uk <br><br><strong>Our Offer To You</strong> <br> <br>As an organisation that values and nurtures talent, we're committed to helping you fulfil your potential and will offer you a supportive, friendly and collaborative environment to grow and develop your career and skills. We're constantly striving to improve our ways of working so putting your ideas across - however big or small - will be fully encouraged and supported by your colleagues and our dynamic and experienced management team.<br><br>In addition, we offer a modern and flexible working environment for our staff, supported by our IT infrastructure, including Google Chromebooks and Google Apps. Our Flexible Working - Smarter Working Scheme embraces new ways of working. It provides improved work life balance for our staff as it allows staff to work from a variety of locations and staff are not required to work within the office 5 days a week.<br><br>Employees have access to a wide range of benefits, some of which include:<ul>\n<li>Generous annual leave entitlement plus bank holidays (pro-rata if part-time working hours apply)</li>\n<li>Flexi-time (Please note, this applies to roles at grades 1-9 only)</li>\n<li> Three volunteering days per year in Sutton </li>\n<li>Comprehensive learning and development programme</li>\n<li>Local and national discounts for shopping, eating out and leisure activities</li>\n<li>Interest free season ticket loans</li>\n<li>Local Government Pension Scheme</li>\n<li>Car parking scheme</li>\n<li>Bicycle loan facilities and cycle to work scheme</li>\n<li>Zip car scheme</li>\n<li>Free eye tests and contribution towards glasses</li>\n<li>Confidential wellbeing and counselling support</li>\n<li>Subsidised gym membership</li>\n</ul><strong>Application Process</strong> <br> <br>Please apply online outlining what skills, abilities and experience you can bring which makes you an ideal candidate for this role. Please ensure you refer to the requirements outlined in the job profile when completing your application.<br><br>To support our diversity agenda and reduce the risk of bias in our recruitment activities, our short listing process completely anonymises personal information that can identify job applicants e.g. name, title etc. Our hiring managers review and short list applications based on the information provided as part of your application as to how well you meet the requirements and criteria for the role, as outlined in the job profile.<br><br>The closing date is given as a guide. We reserve the right to close this vacancy once a sufficient number of applications has been received. Therefore, it is strongly advised that you complete and submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.<br><br><strong>Additional Information</strong> <br> <br>We pride ourselves on being a diverse, inclusive and welcoming Borough and we aim to create a workforce which reflects the community we serve - the key highlights from our recent Equalities Workforce Report can be seen <a href=\"https://drive.google.com/file/d/1KGMTYxsYV0WkCbJAHTDyEDSVwv5YDX9A/view?usp=sharing\" title=\"Workforce Equalities Report - Highlights\">here.</a> We are respectful of difference and realise the positive value of diversity in our workforce. We welcome and encourage job applications from people of all backgrounds and particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic candidates and disabled candidates, as these groups are currently under-represented in our workforce. As part of our Disability Confident Committed status, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum/essential criteria for the role.<br><br>We offer a range of family friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements, staff engagement forums, and inclusive staff networks who help drive our diversity agenda.<br><br>The UK has introduced a new points-based immigration system affecting EU and Non-EU workers and sponsorship requirements. 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