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Whilst you will have a base, each team has a geographic area they cover which will require regular access to a vehicle in order to travel to meetings. Contract Type: Permanent Directorate: Childrens Services About the service At Hertfordshire County Council, we believe that the children and young people in our care deserve the best. And that means ensuring the social workers who work alongside them are trained, supported, and highly motivated. As an innovative authority, we are committed to developing motivational social work practice and you will be trained to work in this way. You will be working at the forefront of best practice to deliver first class support to vulnerable children and families which will expose you to managing complex and diverse caseloads. By changing our approach to families, they are changing their approach to us and we are managing to keep far more children at home safely with their families. With dedicated Diversity & Inclusion strategy and focus groups, we promote diversity and inclusion across the delivery of services and within our workforce. We will offer a stimulating working environment, regular supervision meetings and training opportunities to help you to reach your full potential with the assistance and guidance of our specialist L&D teams. The pandemic has brought about changes in the way we work and having learnt from this and from feedback from our staff and communities, we are embedding important principles around 'Our Way Forward'. The overarching vision for Children's Services is that we work in a 'flexible and balanced' way with a focus on 'continuous improvement'; this is underpinned by a 'mix and blend' approach by adopting hybrid ways of working, balancing the need for collaborative workspaces with the right technology for staff to work from home and touchdown areas where this is right for you and for our families. About the role Each Team is made up of; a Team Manager, Consultant Social Worker(s), Senior Practitioners, Social Workers, Children's Practitioners and Family Practitioners. We are looking for experienced Social Workers to join one of the following teams:<ul><li>Family Safeguarding</li></ul>This role will include holding a small caseload of complex work and supports development into a management role in the future. This will include conducting supervision meetings and supporting other members of the team and providing management cover in the Team Manager's absence. About you We are pleased to offer sponsorship of eligible roles that met the UKV&I requirements for candidates who currently reside in the UK at the time of application. It is essential that all Consultant Social workers who apply have the following:<ul>\n<li>Qualified and Social Work England Registered</li>\n<li>Experience of staff supervision and management</li>\n<li>Comprehensive knowledge of the challenges associate with working with Children and their Families</li>\n<li>Strong written and verbal communication skills</li>\n<li>Knowledge of legislation, guidance, policy, and procedures</li>\n<li>Proficient in the use of Microsoft IT package</li>\n<li>Full UK Driving Licence</li>\n<li>Regular Access to a vehicle</li>\n</ul>In addition to the above, below outlines team specific essential criteria: Family Safeguarding:<ul>\n<li>The role will require you to support social workers, by assisting in court work which will include attending court, therefore a thorough knowledge of care proceedings and court experience is required.</li>\n<li>Thorough knowledge of care proceedings and court experience</li>\n</ul> This job role is within the Health and Social Care, level 12 job profile. Please locate this via: Job profiles - Health and social care To read more about our service and opportunities available visit our Childrens Social Work page Recruitment timeline: we are checking applications regularly and will arrange ad hoc interviews - please check your emails for updates. Benefits of working for us Additional Benefits for Social Work roles include:<ul>\n<li>Monthly Market Enhanced Payment</li>\n<li>One off £1k Welcome Payment* (terms & conditions apply)</li>\n<li>Lease Car Scheme</li>\n<li>Up to £6 relocation expenses</li>\n<li>Hybrid working model</li>\n<li>5 Days additional annual leave entitlement</li>\n<li>SWE Registration Fee paid</li>\n</ul> How to apply As part of your application, please upload your most recent CV. Ensure your CV is up to date with your employment history (including any employment gaps), and including any training/qualifications. We encourage you to include examples of where you have demonstrated the requirements/criteria in the advert / job profile to allow the panel to fully recognise your skills and abilities. You will have the opportunity to include a short covering paragraph within your application to give us a little more information about your skills, knowledge, and experiences. Sponsorship We are pleased to offer sponsorship of eligible roles that met the UKV&I requirements for candidates who currently reside in the UK at the time of application. Disability Confident We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer and guarantee an interview to anyone disclosing a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria for the post. Safeguarding This role has been identified as requiring a Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check. Driving required You'll need to have the ability to drive and/or travel around Hertfordshire, either using your own mode of transport or a company car to travel to other locations. English Fluency The ability to converse at ease with members of the public and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post (for those whose language is a signed language the provision of a sign language interpreter who speaks English to the necessary standard of fluency will be required). 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Whilst you will have a base, each team has a geographic area they cover which will require regular access to a vehicle in order to travel to meetings. Contract Type: Permanent Directorate: Childrens Services About the service At Hertfordshire County Council, we believe that the children and young people in our care deserve the best. And that means ensuring the social workers who work alongside them are trained, supported, and highly motivated. As an innovative authority, we are committed to developing motivational social work practice and you will be trained to work in this way. You will be working at the forefront of best practice to deliver first class support to vulnerable children and families which will expose you to managing complex and diverse caseloads. By changing our approach to families, they are changing their approach to us and we are managing to keep far more children at home safely with their families. With dedicated Diversity & Inclusion strategy and focus groups, we promote diversity and inclusion across the delivery of services and within our workforce. We will offer a stimulating working environment, regular supervision meetings and training opportunities to help you to reach your full potential with the assistance and guidance of our specialist L&D teams. The pandemic has brought about changes in the way we work and having learnt from this and from feedback from our staff and communities, we are embedding important principles around 'Our Way Forward'. The overarching vision for Children's Services is that we work in a 'flexible and balanced' way with a focus on 'continuous improvement'; this is underpinned by a 'mix and blend' approach by adopting hybrid ways of working, balancing the need for collaborative workspaces with the right technology for staff to work from home and touchdown areas where this is right for you and for our families. About the role Each Team is made up of; a Team Manager, Consultant Social Worker(s), Senior Practitioners, Social Workers, Children's Practitioners and Family Practitioners. We are looking for experienced Senior Practitioners to join one of the following teams:<ul>\n<li>Family Safeguarding</li>\n<li>0-25 Disability Service (childrens)</li>\n<li>Children Looked After</li>\n<li>Assessment (Permanent and 1 year secondment/FTC)</li>\n</ul>As a Senior Practitioner, you will already have highly developed specialist knowledge of Social Work practice. Your advanced expertise and knowledge will help you to take the lead on complex cases within the department. This is a varied and challenging role where you will have shared responsibility for leading less experience staff. You will have a key role in researching and sharing up to date social work practice alongside creating a clear vision for the future and ensuring the best outcomes for children and their families are realised. About you We are pleased to offer sponsorship of eligible roles that met the UKV&I requirements for candidates who currently reside in the UK at the time of application. It is essential that all Senior Practitioners who apply have the following:<ul>\n<li>Qualified and Social Work England Registered</li>\n<li>At least 2 years post ASYE experience</li>\n<li>Strong written and verbal communication skills</li>\n<li>Knowledge of legislation, guidance, policy, and procedures</li>\n<li>Proficient in the use of Microsoft IT package</li>\n<li>Full UK Driving Licence</li>\n<li>Regular Access to a vehicle</li>\n</ul>In addition to the above, below outlines team specific essential criteria: Family Safeguarding:<ul>\n<li>Significant senior level frontline experience in a safeguarding team.</li>\n<li>Recent experience of case work in Assessments, Child Protection, Children Looked After and Care Proceedings</li>\n<li>In-depth knowledge of relevant childcare legislation is necessary to undertake work in this role effectively.</li>\n</ul>0-25 Disability Service: <ul>\n<li>Ability to complete robust assessments & to assess risk.</li>\n<li>Ability to work in a relationship-based way.</li>\n<li>Knowledge/experience of working with Disabled Children and Young People</li>\n<li>Knowledge of legislation, guidance, policy, and procedure specific to Disabled Children and Young People</li>\n</ul>Children Looked After:<ul>\n<li>Experience of care planning, assessments and reviews.</li>\n<li>Track record of working alongside challenging families.</li>\n</ul>Assessment: <ul><li>Significant experience in assessing children's needs and undertaking statutory Child Protection enquiries.</li></ul> This job role is within the Health and Social Care, level 11 job profile. Please locate this via: Job profiles - Health and social care To read more about our service and opportunities available visit our Childrens Social Work page Recruitment timeline: We review all applications on a regular basis with interviews arranged on an ad hoc basis - please check your emails for updates. Benefits of working for us Additional Benefits for Social Work roles include:<ul>\n<li>Monthly Market Enhanced Payment</li>\n<li>One off £1k Welcome Payment* (terms & conditions apply)</li>\n<li>Lease Car Scheme</li>\n<li>Up to £6 relocation expenses</li>\n<li>Hybrid working model</li>\n<li>5 Days additional annual leave entitlement</li>\n<li>SWE Registration Fee paid</li>\n</ul> How to apply As part of your application, please upload your most recent CV. Ensure your CV is up to date with your employment history (including any employment gaps), and including any training/qualifications. We encourage you to include examples of where you have demonstrated the requirements/criteria in the advert / job profile to allow the panel to fully recognise your skills and abilities. You will have the opportunity to include a short covering paragraph within your application to give us a little more information about your skills, knowledge, and experiences. Secondment This position is open to secondments. If you work for HCC or any other Local Authority and would like to be considered as a Secondment contract, please ensure you complete the Secondment Form as part of your application. If you do not, your application will be considered as a Fixed Term Contract only. Sponsorship: We are pleased to offer sponsorship of eligible roles that met the UKV&I requirements for candidates who currently reside in the UK at the time of application . Disability Confident We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer and guarantee an interview to anyone disclosing a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria for the post. Safeguarding This role has been identified as requiring a Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check. Driving required You'll need to have the ability to drive and/or travel around Hertfordshire, either using your own mode of transport or a company car to travel to other locations. English Fluency The ability to converse at ease with members of the public and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post (for those whose language is a signed language the provision of a sign language interpreter who speaks English to the necessary standard of fluency will be required). 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Whilst you will have a base, each team has a geographic area they cover which will require regular access to a vehicle in order to travel to meetings Contract Type: Permanent Directorate: Childrens Services About the service At Hertfordshire County Council, we believe that the children and young people in our care deserve the best. And that means ensuring the social workers who work alongside them are trained, supported, and highly motivated. As an innovative authority, we are committed to developing motivational social work practice and you will be trained to work in this way. You will be working at the forefront of best practice to deliver first class support to vulnerable children and families which will expose you to managing complex and diverse caseloads. By changing our approach to families, they are changing their approach to us and we are managing to keep far more children at home safely with their families. With dedicated Diversity & Inclusion strategy and focus groups, we promote diversity and inclusion across the delivery of services and within our workforce. We will offer a stimulating working environment, regular supervision meetings and training opportunities to help you to reach your full potential with the assistance and guidance of our specialist L&D teams. The pandemic has brought about changes in the way we work and having learnt from this and from feedback from our staff and communities, we are embedding important principles around 'Our Way Forward'. The overarching vision for Children's Services is that we work in a 'flexible and balanced' way with a focus on 'continuous improvement'; this is underpinned by a 'mix and blend' approach by adopting hybrid ways of working, balancing the need for collaborative workspaces with the right technology for staff to work from home and touchdown areas where this is right for you and for our families. About the teams Each Team is made up of; a Team Manager, Consultant Social Worker(s), Senior Practitioners, Social Workers, Children's Practitioners and Family Practitioners. We are looking for experienced Social Workers to join one of the following teams:<ul>\n<li>Family Safeguarding</li>\n<li>0-25 Disability Service (Childrens) - full time and part time (18.5 hours)</li>\n<li>Specialist Adolescent Services Hertfordshire (SASH) </li>\n<li>Children Looked After</li>\n<li>Separated Migrant Children</li>\n<li>Assessment</li>\n<li>Transforming Care (1 year FTC)</li>\n</ul> About you It is essential that all Social Workers who apply have the following:<ul>\n<li>Qualified and Social Work England Registered</li>\n<li>At least 1 years post ASYE experience</li>\n<li>Strong written and verbal communication skills</li>\n<li>Knowledge of legislation, guidance, policy, and procedures</li>\n<li>Proficient in the use of Microsoft IT package</li>\n<li>Full UK Driving Licence</li>\n<li>Regular Access to a vehicle</li>\n</ul>In addition to the above, below outlines team specific essential criteria: Family Safeguarding:<ul>\n<li>Experience of care planning, assessments and reviews.</li>\n<li>Deliver welfare reports to conferences and court hearings</li>\n</ul>0-25 Disability Service<ul>\n<li>Ability to complete robust assessments & to assess risk</li>\n<li>Ability to work in a relationship-based way</li>\n</ul>CLA:<ul>\n<li>Experience of care planning, assessments and reviews.</li>\n<li>Track record of working alongside challenging families</li>\n</ul>SASH:<ul>\n<li>Experience of partnership working</li>\n<li>Experience of report writing</li>\n<li>An understanding of child development</li>\n</ul>Separated Migrant Children:<ul>\n<li>Ability to complete robust assessments & to assess risk.</li>\n<li>Knowledge/experience of working with Separated Migrant Children and of relevant legislation, guidance, policy and procedure specific to Separated Migrant Children.</li>\n<li>Knowledge/experience of working with children and young people subject to or at risk of exploitation including modern day slavery and trafficking.</li>\n</ul>Assessment:<ul>\n<li>Experience of conducting assessments and reviews.</li>\n<li>Presenting care plans to conferences</li>\n</ul>Transforming Care:<ul>\n<li>Good working knowledge of autism, Transforming Care and personalisation</li>\n<li>Experience and understanding of BASW capability framework </li>\n<li>Strong assessment skills and Care Act knowledge</li>\n</ul> This job role is within the Health and Social Care, level 10 job profile. Please locate this via: Job profiles - Health and social care To read more about our service and opportunities available visit our Childrens Social Work page Recruitment timeline: We review all applications on a regular basis with interviews arranged on an ad hoc basis - please check your emails for updates. Benefits of working for us Additional Benefits for Social Work roles include:<ul>\n<li>Monthly Market Enhanced Payment</li>\n<li>One off £1k Welcome Payment* (terms & conditions apply)</li>\n<li>Lease Car Scheme</li>\n<li>Up to £6k relocation expenses (terms & conditions apply)</li>\n<li>Hybrid working model</li>\n<li>5 Days additional annual leave entitlement</li>\n<li>SWE Registration Fee paid</li>\n</ul> How to apply As part of your application, please upload your most recent CV. Ensure your CV is up to date with your employment history (including any employment gaps), and including any training/qualifications. We encourage you to include examples of where you have demonstrated the requirements/criteria in the advert / job profile to allow the panel to fully recognise your skills and abilities. You will have the opportunity to include a short covering paragraph within your application to give us a little more information about your skills, knowledge, and experiences. We welcome applications from candidates who currently reside in the UK with established proof of right to work documentation. We are not able to offer sponsorship at this time for this role. Disability Confident We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer and guarantee an interview to anyone disclosing a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria for the post. Safeguarding This role has been identified as requiring a Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check. Driving required You'll need to have the ability to drive and/or travel around Hertfordshire, either using your own mode of transport or a company car to travel to other locations. English Fluency The ability to converse at ease with members of the public and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post (for those whose language is a signed language the provision of a sign language interpreter who speaks English to the necessary standard of fluency will be required). 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We are looking for a highly motivated, enthusiastic, and organised person, who can match the pace of our busy office and busy (virtual) school environment. You will join a friendly, dedicated, and inclusive team. We are excited to bring this new role to the Virtual School within the CME team which is specific to improving educational engagement for some of our most vulnerable children. This role will focus on supporting children that have been out of education (Child Missing Education) to return to school and be able to fully engage with learning. About the role The post holder will work directly with the Senior Strategic Lead within the Virtual School to provide school level support for children returning to school after being a Child Missing Education. This role will formulate and support the delivery of an appropriate tiered reintegration plan ensuring that the child sustains their engagement with education. The post holder will work alongside the receiving school, the child/young person and family.<ul>\n<li> To provide advice on strategies that promote the achievement of this group, </li>\n<li> To develop and advise school leaders, Children Services', and other professionals on a range of intervention strategies that improve outcomes for this group, </li>\n<li> To develop a range of strategies to support CME EHCP children whilst they await placement in an appropriate setting, </li>\n<li> To support schools in working with the most vulnerable children previously missing education with and without EHCPs, </li>\n<li> To support schools to ensure children returning to school after long term absence can settle, belong, and start to make expected progress, </li>\n<li> To coordinate and advise the professionals working with the child/young person, their family, and the setting, </li>\n<li> To work in partnership with other members of Children's Services, education colleagues and the third sector to promote achievement and to ensure equality of access to educational provision and opportunity, </li>\n<li> Offer appropriate support and challenge to schools, education settings and education leaders to improve educational outcomes for this group, </li>\n<li> Promotion of trauma informed and relational practice in education settings, </li>\n<li> As part of this role, you will be required to visit schools and children in other venues and to attend meetings at other sites than own work base and will therefore require a full driving license and access to a suitable vehicle, </li>\n<li> Occasional out of usual office hours working may be required. </li>\n</ul>You will be working in a fast-paced stimulating environment that would draw on and build your organisational skills, your ability to prioritise workloads in a relatively fast paced changing environment. You will be working with schools, SENDCos and Headteachers to put into place robust and bespoke reintegration plans to ensure children that have been out of education, can fully re-engage with their education. Some of this work will be done virtually but some of this work will be required to be delivered in-person. Depending on the needs of the child, you may be required to work with a school/setting on a longer-term basis to ensure the reintegration plan is fully brought to fruition. About you Essential:<ul>\n<li> Educated to degree level or equivalent, </li>\n<li> Experience of working with schools, children and/or families, </li>\n<li> Knowledge of and commitment to safeguarding responsibilities for children and young people, </li>\n<li> Knowledge and understanding of the factors which influence school attendance, </li>\n<li> Ability to establish and maintain credibility with school staff, Children's Services colleagues, and other agencies, </li>\n<li> Excellent ICT skills and experience in the use of a range of software packages and electronic recording systems, </li>\n<li> Ability to collate, analyse, interpret, and present data, </li>\n<li> Excellent verbal and written communication skills </li>\n<li> Has a good work ethic, is a team player and has a can-do attitude </li>\n<li> Has excellent customer service and communication skills. </li>\n<li> Has a desire to learn new skills and take on challenges </li>\n<li> Experience of managing conflicting priorities and demands </li>\n<li> The ability to drive and travel across county. The post-holder will be allocated cases in the West of the county. </li>\n</ul>Desirable:<ul>\n<li> Experience of working in a multi-agency environment and collaborating with partners in other services to achieve positive outcomes, </li>\n<li> Experience and knowledge of working with the SEND service. </li>\n<li> Experience and knowledge of working within Hertfordshire or another Local Authority. </li>\n<li> Educational experience in the last 5 years e.g. classroom teacher. </li>\n</ul>We welcome applications from candidates who currently reside in the UK with established proof of right to work documentation. We are not able to offer sponsorship at this time for this role. This job role is within the Community Services, level COM9 job profile. Please locate this via: Job profiles - Community services To hear more about this opportunity please contact Katie.southall@hertfordshire.gov.uk for an informal discussion about the role. Interview Date: 30 April 2025 Benefits of working for us How to apply As part of your application, please upload your most recent CV. Ensure your CV is up to date with your employment history (including any employment gaps), and including any training/qualifications. We encourage you to include examples of where you have demonstrated the requirements/criteria in the advert / job profile to allow the panel to fully recognise your skills and abilities. You will have the opportunity to include a short covering paragraph within your application to give us a little more information about your skills, knowledge, and experiences. Disability Confident We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer and guarantee an interview to anyone disclosing a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria for the post. Safeguarding This role has been identified as requiring a Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check. Driving required You'll need to have the ability to drive and/or travel around Hertfordshire, either using your own mode of transport or a company car to travel to other locations. English Fluency The ability to converse at ease with members of the public and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post (for those whose language is a signed language the provision of a sign language interpreter who speaks English to the necessary standard of fluency will be required). 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We are looking for a hardworking, resilient, passionate, and experienced person to apply for the post of Assistant Team Manager and join our dynamic team. BST operationally receive brokerage task referrals from over 40 teams within Health and Social Care in Hertfordshire - Adults Disability and Older Peoples Services, 0-25 Together, Gateway, Specialist Mental Health teams for Older People and Hospital Teams. In addition, we work in partnership with Adult Mental Health, Sensory Teams, and Childrens Services. As an Assistant Team Manager, you will play a crucial role in supporting The BST Management Team in the daily operations of our social care brokerage service. About the role Team Support: Assisting the Team Manager in leading and motivating a team of social care brokers to achieve their goals and managing poor performance and ill health processes. Actively Manage day to day Duty Tasks including Triage and Allocation of work where you will be responsible for prioritising brokerage resources. Ensuring that those with Care Act Eligible needs receive high-quality care and support by engaging with various contracted service providers, in line with agreed contract call off processes and negotiating care costs. Quality Assurance: Monitoring and evaluating the performance of the team to maintain high standards of service delivery. Addressing any issues or concerns that arise in a timely and effective manner. Administrative Duties: Supervision Management of Staff, managing schedules, maintaining records, and handling correspondence related to client care. Performance Management, Training and Development: Supporting the professional development of team members via the PMD Process Holding a tray of more complex cases including complex finance and commissioning issues. Responding to complaints and escalation requests from the operational services. Managing and resolving conflict. Leading brokerage projects to develop particular service areas or processes. Representing Brokerage in multi-agency meeting to resolve in urgent situations where people may be at risk without support. Interpret complex data, resolving financial queries and commissioning errors on ACSIS. About you Essential:<ul>\n<li> NVQ/QVC level 4 or above in either social care, management, commissioning, or relevant qualifications these fields would be desirable. </li>\n<li> Proven experience in a social care setting, preferably in a supervisory or managerial role. </li>\n<li> Evidenced knowledge of Learning disabilities and Autistic spectrum Disorder </li>\n<li> Strong leadership, communication, and project management skills. </li>\n<li> Ability to work collaboratively with a diverse team, social care professionals, Commissioners and social care providers offering challenge where appropriate. </li>\n<li> Excellent organizational I.T and time-management skills. </li>\n<li> Knowledge of Microsoft applications and liquid logic systems (ACSIS) </li>\n<li> Experience of resolving disputes, managing poor performance and negotiation with providers or other teams or services. </li>\n<li> Ability to remain calm in a crisis, problem solve and work in partnership to resolve urgent and complex situations, where people may be at risk without support. </li>\n</ul> Desirable <ul><li> This role is based across both major HCC sites for face to face meetings and induction training. Access toa vehicle is desirable but will require ability to travel across sites. </li></ul>We welcome applications from candidates who currently reside in the UK with established proof of right to work documentation. We are not able to offer sponsorship at this time for this role. This job role is within the Health and Social Care Services, level HSC11 job profile. Please locate this via: Job profiles - Health and social care To hear more about this opportunity please contact: maria.palmer-webb@hertfordshire.gov.uk for an informal discussion about the role. Interview Date: 14 April 2025 Benefits of working for us How to apply As part of your application, please upload your most recent CV. Ensure your CV is up to date with your employment history (including any employment gaps), and including any training/qualifications. We encourage you to include examples of where you have demonstrated the requirements/criteria in the advert / job profile to allow the panel to fully recognise your skills and abilities. You will have the opportunity to include a short covering paragraph within your application to give us a little more information about your skills, knowledge, and experiences. Disability Confident We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer and guarantee an interview to anyone disclosing a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria for the post. Safeguarding This role has been identified as requiring a Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check. English Fluency The ability to converse at ease with members of the public and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post (for those whose language is a signed language the provision of a sign language interpreter who speaks English to the necessary standard of fluency will be required). 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The Statutory SEND Assessment Team focus on working with families and professionals whilst undertaking the statutory assessment process. About the role The role of the Casework Assistant is to be responsible for supporting the statutory assessment process, ensuring that families have relevant and purposeful information and advice from weeks 0 to 20. Statutory responsibilities include coordinating multi-agency assessments of education, health and care and ensuring that Education, Health and Care Plans are up to date and reflect the needs of the child and the provision they require. The Case Assistant needs to engage with professionals across education, health and care to support the decision making and assessment process, including:<ul>\n<li> Supporting the EHC coordinator with a range of casework activities, including Supporting casework relating to placement - which could include research, contacting schools to discuss cases, amendments and finalising of EHC plans </li>\n<li> To input and maintain accurate and comprehensive database records as required, and participate in the Local Authority's systems for monitoring and quality assurance for children and young people with EHC plans. </li>\n<li> To work collaboratively with professionals across education, health and care services to ensure effective case management, integrated working practice and successful outcomes for children. </li>\n<li> To participate occasionally in a range of meetings with other professionals and parents/carers in relation to individual children. </li>\n<li> Contribute to the development of policy, procedures and provision for children with SEN children's needs, which includes maintaining an up to date knowledge relating to SEN casework, changes to national legislation and departmental policies, and supporting induction/training and support to all team members. </li>\n</ul> About you Essential:<ul>\n<li> Basic knowledge of SEND and experience of working with families </li>\n<li> Excellent organisation skills including an ability to work independently, systematically and work with conflicting demands </li>\n<li>Excellent customer service skills using verbal and written communication methods. \n</li>\n<li>The ability to undertake a variety of administrative tasks, operating within departmental policies and procedures \n</li>\n<li>Ability to work effectively as part of a team. Together with self-motivation and the ability to work unsupervised. \n</li>\n<li> Some travel to meetings may be necessary. </li>\n</ul>This is a high pressure, interesting and varied role where you have to juggle daily with competing demands and priorities. Working closely with parents, families and professionals to ensure children and young people's special educational needs are understood and well supported. Desirable:<ul><li> A good understanding and experience of SEND of working with families </li></ul>We welcome applications from candidates who currently reside in the UK with established proof of right to work documentation. We are not able to offer sponsorship at this time for this role. This job role is within the Health and Social Care, level 7 job profile. Please locate this via: Job profiles - Health and social care To hear more about this opportunity please contact Lauren Irons lauren.irons@hertfordshire.gov.uk and Claudine Tavner claudine.tavner@hertfordshire.gov.uk f or an informal discussion about the role. Interview Date: 22nd and 23rd April Benefits of working for us How to apply As part of your application, please upload your most recent CV. Ensure your CV is up to date with your employment history (including any employment gaps), and including any training/qualifications. We encourage you to include examples of where you have demonstrated the requirements/criteria in the advert / job profile to allow the panel to fully recognise your skills and abilities. You will have the opportunity to include a short covering paragraph within your application to give us a little more information about your skills, knowledge, and experiences. Disability Confident We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer and guarantee an interview to anyone disclosing a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria for the post. Safeguarding This role has been identified as requiring a Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check. English Fluency The ability to converse at ease with members of the public and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post (for those whose language is a signed language the provision of a sign language interpreter who speaks English to the necessary standard of fluency will be required). 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This includes accommodation, education and training support, health and mental wellbeing input, asylum support and wider access to additional resources and networks within the community to help grow a 'family' around each of the young people we work with. We work with our young people from the point of referral into our service (between 12-17 years old), up until they reach 25 years old. The service is made up of four teams, which includes a Team Manager, Consultant Social Workers, Social Workers and Personal Advisors. We have one Child Practitioner and are looking to recruit a second in order to help provide wider support with direct work and more opportunities for our young people to access a point of contact for housing or asylum support from the service. It is a really exciting time for us as we continue to grow as a service, and the introduction of a second Child Practitioner will allow us to creatively progress ideas and opportunities to engage our cohort more meaningfully, gather their views and provide them with experiences and opportunities to come together. We work closely with a wide range of services, including the Home Office, Policing teams, Housing, Health, Education and Employment Services, Probation and the Prison Service, Interpreting and Family Tracing and community-based support opportunities designed to increase networks and systems around our young people, who have no family within the UK. We also link in closely with our Participation Service, to look at improving the ways in which we support young people, and identifying groups and activities which they would benefit from and will help them reach their potential. About the role The role of Child Practitioner includes, but is not exclusive to: Arranging and supporting young people to attend relevant appointments inc. asylum and health Acting as key point of contact with District Housing Teams - completing relevant paperwork to progress transition plans for young people moving into independent living-Administrative tasks including completing referrals for key documentation, support services and financial requests Working with the wider service to identify opportunities to develop events and social opportunities for our cohort, liaising with services and organisations to develop these plans About you Essential:<ul>\n<li> Experience in working directly or indirectly in a support or advisory role with young people/vulnerable adults </li>\n<li> Ability to work independently, and within part of a team, to create plans </li>\n<li> Understanding of supporting individuals who have experienced trauma or discrimination and how this may impact how we engage with them </li>\n<li> Good time management and organisational skills </li>\n<li> Confidence in interacting directly with young people and professional agencies </li>\n<li> Experience in completing administrative work </li>\n<li> Hold a valid UK driving license and have access to a vehicle to be able to transport young people to and from appointments, as needed Desirable:<ul>\n<li> Experience working directly with asylum seeking or other marginalised groups </li>\n<li> Understanding of asylum processes and legal framework </li>\n<li> Multi-lingual </li>\n<li> Experience of working with Hertfordshire computer systems </li>\n<li> Project planning experience </li>\n</ul>\n</li>\n<li> Are you someone who is passionate about working within a dynamic team, supporting the needs of young people? Do you enjoy the potential of everyday being different? Of meeting and developing relationships with young people and professionals in order to help to support them to feel confident and successful in their future? Then this job is for you! </li>\n</ul> We welcome applications from candidates who currently reside in the UK with established proof of right to work documentation. We are not able to offer sponsorship at this time for this role. This job role is within the Health and Social Care Services, level HSC8 job profile. Please locate this via: Job profiles - Health and social care To hear more about this opportunity please contact lucy.bradley@hertfordshire.gov.uk for an informal discussion about the role. Interview Date: W/c 14th April, 2025 Benefits of working for us How to Appy As part of your application, please upload your most recent CV. Ensure your CV is up to date with your employment history (including any employment gaps), and including any training/qualifications. We encourage you to include examples of where you have demonstrated the requirements/criteria in the advert / job profile to allow the panel to fully recognise your skills and abilities. You will have the opportunity to include a short covering paragraph within your application to give us a little more information about your skills, knowledge, and experiences. Additional Information Disability Confident We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer and guarantee an interview to anyone disclosing a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria for the post. Driving required You'll need to have the ability to drive and/or travel around Hertfordshire, either using your own mode of transport or a company car to travel to other locations. English Fluency The ability to converse at ease with members of the public and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post (for those whose language is a signed language the provision of a sign language interpreter who speaks English to the necessary standard of fluency will be required). 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An additional 5 days, linked to continuous service, and ability to purchase up to 6 weeks additional leave per year.</li>\n\t<li>\nCycle to Work scheme. </li>\n\t<li>\nLocal Government Pension Scheme plus immediate life cover (3 times your annual salary from day one) and ill-health protection.</li>\n\t<li>\nEmployee discounts with local and national retailers, days out, finance, health and beauty, travel and eating out plus lots more.</li>\n\t<li>Car Lease scheme</li>\n\t<li>\nPayment of professional subscription / membership - If your job description requires that you are registered with or are a member of a professional body, WNC will pay for your professional subscription or membership fees.</li>\n\t<li>\nEmployee Assistance Programme - We have an employee support programme run by Health Assured, an independent, external organisation. Health Assured is available for you and your immediate family members, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year and includes telephone counselling, legal advice, bereavement support and medical information.</li>\n\t<li>\nCommsave- Free membership to Commsave Credit Union who provide a variety of savings accounts, loans, a monthly lottery draw and more!</li>\n\t<li>\nOngoing training and development opportunities.</li>\n\t<li>\nA variety of flexible working options to support your work/life balance, including full or part time, term time, 9-day fortnight, etc. (subject to business needs).</li>\n\t<li>\nOur West Ways of Working – We want our workforce to thrive, and we equip our employees with the right technology to support hybrid and collaborative working, on or off site, depending on the role.</li>\n\t<li>\nMaking a difference - If you want to use your skills and experience with an organisation that are genuinely invested in making a difference, are committed to improving people's lives, and whose success has a direct impact on the wellbeing of your family, friends and people in your local area, then West Northamptonshire Council is the place for you.</li>\n</ul>\n<h2>About the role</h2>Are you looking for a new challenge?Can you make a difference for children and young people with Special Educational Needs and Disability?The Education Health and Care Team are looking for new Case Workers for children, young people and their families, working closely with relevant professionals through statutory SEND processes.The Case Worker role focuses on person centred planning, co-production and outcomes to generate outstanding and effective Education Health and Care Plans to support children and young people with their education and preparing for adulthood.This is a diverse and engaging role with Case Workers carrying significant responsibility for progressing individual cases in discussion with education colleagues and other agencies. This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore subject to an enhanced DBS certificate. It is also a regulated activity and will be subject to a Children and Adults Barred List check. West Northamptonshire Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.<h2>Additional information</h2>Successful applicants will have experience of working with families, children and young people in a professional capacity and will need to evidence that they have worked as an effective team member, and have the skills to empathise, mediate and support families with complex processes, including giving difficult messages. You will need to be able to interpret professional advice and complete the written documentation to a high standard.If you are interested in this exciting opportunity and want to make a real difference to young people and families, we look forward to receiving your application.If you would like to discuss this position, please email Paulette.Wright@westnorthants.gov.uk<h2>Company information</h2>At West Northants Council, it’s about our people. People who thrive with ambition, bubble with new ideas, demand better ways of working, caring about every detail, and who never shy away from a challenge. Our culture is a gateway for new experiences. A place to forge new opportunities. To empower you in your career and unite you with like-minded people.\n\nOur vision is ‘to make West Northants a great place to live, work, visit and thrive’. We truly stand by this and work hard every day to make this a reality. Our corporate values, THRIVE, stand for: Trust, High Performance, Respect, Innovate and Empower, they underpin everything we do and how we deliver services. \n\nHear more from our Chief Executive, Anna Earnshaw, about what it's like to work at West Northants Council https://youtu.be/lV0EfeUF4aU \n\nWe are committed to ensuring diversity, equality, equity, and inclusion is woven into the fabric of WNC and everything we do, to enable all colleagues to develop and maximize their full potential.  We are a disability confident employer, a member of the Armed Forces Covenant, and a Care Leaver Covenant partner\n\nThe following film was created by us to communicate our intentions - watch WNC colleagues explain <a href=\"https://youtu.be/16hhIWCZ7xM\">what DEI means to us</a>.\n\n \n\nIf you need additional support or reasonable adjustments during the application process, including needing the job description in another format or language, please email <a href=\"mailto:careers@westnorthants.gov.uk\">careers@westnorthants.gov.uk</a> for support.\n\nWest Northants Council, where careers thrive.","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£38,234 - £40,778","publishDate":"2025-03-27T00:00:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-04-13T22:59:59.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/4f05419b-d49b-49f6-b54a-fe8ec76cf5c3.png","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"1facddf6-4f5b-4eb5-af2f-7a6d0f15e193","title":"Building Surveyors (RP0034)","employer":"Welwyn Hatfield Borough Council","department":"","location":"The Campus, Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire","locationType":3,"description":"Building SurveyorsStarting salary £40,689pa with potential progression to £43,690pa on achieving designated skills and experience37 hours per week (hybrid working)Do you have an eye for detail and experience of surveying, do you want to help improve the housing standards across our borough and increase customer satisfaction levels? Are you passionate about delivering the best service possible to our tenants? If so, we have the perfect role for you.You will work part of our Property Maintenance team where no two days are the same.If you like genuine diversity in your Building Surveying work and are looking to learn new skills, then we have a fantastic opportunity for you.We’re seeking Surveyors in three key areas: Planned Works, Voids, and Repairs.At Welwyn Hatfield we’re committed to providing excellent service to our community.We’re making a significant investment into our housing stock, creating a chance for you to engage in a variety of exciting new projects.About the roles:Planned Works SurveyorAs a Planned Works Surveyor, you’ll be responsible for ensuring the delivery of our planned and cyclical investment programmes to the housing and commercial stock.This includes working alongside our contractors and consultants, holding them accountable for their performance, providing technical advice, developing scopes of work and specifications for various projects, and liaising with customers to understand their requirements.Repairs SurveyorIn the role of Repairs Surveyor, you’ll manage your own patch, consisting of around 2000 properties.You’ll collaborate with contractors and the Neighbourhoods team to ensure timely, high-quality repairs.Your responsibilities will include attending sites to scope out larger repair jobs and keeping tenants updated on ongoing works.Voids SurveyorAs a Voids Surveyor, your focus will be on ensuring void properties are turned around quickly and to a high standard.You’ll work closely with contractors, Neighbourhoods, and allocation teams to keep everyone informed about the status of each void, ensuring properties meet tenants' expectations.About you:You will be customer focused and have great customer service skills and the ability to work autonomously to improve our property standards. You will have extensive experience in diagnosing building faults and delivering cost-effective solutions.Your technical expertise will enable you to identify necessary repairs, develop detailed specifications, make sound technical decisions, and solve complex problems efficiently.A thorough understanding of current building regulations, building standards, and health and safety legislation is essential for these roles.Your passion for delivering customer-focussed outcomes will be evident in your approach to work.You will have the ability to communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders, ensuring that everyone involved understands the scope and progress of projects.Welwyn Hatfield Borough Council:Our CORE values—Collaborative, Open, Responsible, Excellent—guide everything we do.Closing date for applications is 21 April 2025.Remote assessments will be held on 29 April 2025.Interviews will be held on 8 May 2025.","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"Starting salary £40,689pa with potential progression to £43,690pa","publishDate":"2025-03-26T12:28:31.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-04-21T23:59:59.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/823aa152-6a74-4e7f-bba1-7b03fea66100.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"d78fad7b-3b19-42af-a4ad-a3097fd240e4","title":"Health & Safety Officer","employer":"Hertfordshire County Council","department":"","location":"Stevenage","locationType":3,"description":"Job Title: Health & Safety Officer Starting Salary: £37,035 opportunity to progress to £40,476 Hours: 37.0 Location: Stevenage/Hybrid Contract Type: Permanent Directorate: Resources About the team This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced and motivated health and safety officer to join the Health & Safety team who provide competent health and safety support to managers and staff across all Council departments, schools and partner organisations. This role reports to the Senior H&S officer About the role The role involves the provision of health and safety advice and support to managers and staff within HCC, schools and partner organisations. So, a broad and secure knowledge of H&S legislation and practice is key, with the ability to build good relationships at all levels of the organisation. Excellent interpersonal and presentation skills are essential. Key tasks being:<ul>\n<li>Monitoring adherence to health and safety legislation and HCC policy and procedures via our audit and inspection programme. Ensuring effective monitoring and data recording.</li>\n<li>Assisting in the development and delivery of health and safety training and supporting our Health and Safety Co-ordinators across the organisation.</li>\n<li>Contributing to the Council's Health and Safety guidance ensuring this is regularly reviewed and updated.</li>\n<li>Monitoring accident and incident reports and statistics identifying trends and assisting with investigations / debriefs as required. </li>\n</ul> About you Essential:<ul>\n<li>You will have a NEBOSH Certificate in Occupational Safety & Health or equivalent as a minimum.</li>\n<li>The ability to understand complicated and detailed legislation, rules and procedures and interpret them to clients effectively and clearly.</li>\n<li>Good attention to detail -ability to provide accurate advice both verbally and in written reports.</li>\n<li>Good organisational skills - able to prioritise your workload effectively.</li>\n<li>Ability to work effectively as part of a team and build good relationships.</li>\n<li>Good ICT skills proficient in use of MS Teams, Word, Excel, Teams and Outlook.</li>\n<li>You will be required to travel to sites across Hertfordshire thus applicants must have access to a vehicle and driving licence that is valid in the UK.</li>\n</ul>Desirable:<ul>\n<li>Local Government experience successfully providing health and safety advice and support to a range of clients.</li>\n<li>Good public speaking skills</li>\n<li>Qualified to NEBOSH Diploma in Occupational Safety & Health or equivalent. With a commitment to continuing professional development e.g., through membership of IOSH or similar.</li>\n</ul>This is an excellent opportunity for a Health and Safety professional with strong collaboration and interpersonal skills to work across diverse areas of risk and deliver a positive impact on managing health and safety across HCC. This job role is within the Corporate Services, level CORP10 job profile. Please locate this via: Job profiles - Corporate services To hear more about this opportunity please contact Maria Williams, Senior Health & Safety Officer maria.williams@hertfordshire.gov.uk for an informal discussion about the role. Interview Date: 30th April 2025 and 1st May 2025 We welcome applications from candidates who currently reside in the UK with established proof of right to work documentation. We are not able to offer sponsorship at this time for this role. Benefits of working for us How to apply As part of your application, please upload your most recent CV. Ensure your CV is up to date with your employment history (including any employment gaps), and including any training/qualifications. We encourage you to include examples of where you have demonstrated the requirements/criteria in the advert / job profile to allow the panel to fully recognise your skills and abilities. You will have the opportunity to include a short covering paragraph within your application to give us a little more information about your skills, knowledge, and experiences. Disability Confident We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer and guarantee an interview to anyone disclosing a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria for the post. Driving required You'll need to have the ability to drive and/or travel around Hertfordshire, either using your own mode of transport or a company car to travel to other locations. English Fluency The ability to converse at ease with members of the public and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post (for those whose language is a signed language the provision of a sign language interpreter who speaks English to the necessary standard of fluency will be required). 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We are looking for a hardworking, resilient, passionate, and experienced person to apply for the post of Home Finder and join our dynamic team. You will be part of a team responsible for how Brokerage Solutions Team performs, meeting standards set by the needs of Adult Care Services for an efficient team that delivers in a timely and professional manner. Brokerage Solutions Team provides support to Social work professionals who are working with individuals who have been assessed as meeting criteria to access social care support for community and residential services. As a Homefinder you will predominately be dealing with long stay placement requests but also will be involved in Prevention of Hospital Admissions and urgent respite requests. This involves having strong communication skills as you will be working not only with internal stakeholders but external stakeholders such as Functional Mental Health Teams, Hospitals, CHC and Care Homes. You will be committed to delivering a high-quality service in a demanding role. You will need to be fully up to date with all IT skills required or will have the proven ability to learn them very quickly. You will need to be able to prioritise cases and work under pressure. About the role<ul>\n<li> Managing and prioritising caseload. </li>\n<li> Commissioning services accurately </li>\n<li> Sourcing appropriate services and liaising with Care Managers as well as direct contact with clients and families. </li>\n<li> Working collaboratively with stakeholders to meet request in timely manner and within the budget set. </li>\n</ul> About you Essential:<ul>\n<li> Experience of working in Social Care and understanding of the Care Act. </li>\n<li> Strong communication skills with the confidence to speak directly to clients and family members, both verbally and written with the ability to establish strong relationships with providers. </li>\n<li> Must be self-motivated and able to work in a fast-paced, pressured environment. </li>\n<li> Working as part of a team and individually </li>\n<li> Excellent organizational I.T and time-management skills. </li>\n<li> Knowledge of Microsoft applications and liquid logic systems (ACSIS) </li>\n</ul>Desirable:<ul>\n<li> Outstanding organisational and prioritisation skills </li>\n<li> Knowledge of Brokerage </li>\n<li> Knowledge of ACSIS. </li>\n</ul>We welcome applications from candidates who currently reside in the UK with established proof of right to work documentation. We are not able to offer sponsorship at this time for this role. This job role is within the Health and Social Care Services, level HSC9 job profile. Please locate this via: Job profiles - Health and social care To hear more about this opportunity please contact SHANA.GRUMMITT@HERTFORDSHIRE.GOV.UK for an informal discussion about the role. Interview Date: 24 April 2025 Benefits of working for us How to apply As part of your application, please upload your most recent CV. Ensure your CV is up to date with your employment history (including any employment gaps), and including any training/qualifications. We encourage you to include examples of where you have demonstrated the requirements/criteria in the advert / job profile to allow the panel to fully recognise your skills and abilities. You will have the opportunity to include a short covering paragraph within your application to give us a little more information about your skills, knowledge, and experiences. Disability Confident We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer and guarantee an interview to anyone disclosing a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria for the post. Safeguarding This role has been identified as requiring a Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check. English Fluency The ability to converse at ease with members of the public and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post (for those whose language is a signed language the provision of a sign language interpreter who speaks English to the necessary standard of fluency will be required). 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Luton is growing in reputation, with large visionary building projects at Kenilworth Road LTFC (including the new football stadium), London Luton Airport's expansion, Luton & Dunstable Hospital's development, as well as multiple new build sites across Luton Town and our Town Centre Masterplan. This would be a great opportunity for you to put your excellent skills into practice, undertaking functions of safety with key stakeholders and being able to make a difference. You will undertake Building Control functions as part of a Multi-Disciplinary Team (MDT) as appointed by the Building Safety Regulator (BSR) on High Risk Buildings (HRB's), adhering to the required process and activities specified by the BSR and supervise other Registered Building Control Inspectors who will benefit from your experience and knowledge in the industry. You will also be required to assess dangerous structures and implement immediate remedial works, effectively managing and evaluating caseloads of a full range of developments with specific focus on more complex schemes and premises. Please note this role does not attract sponsorship. Previous applicants need not apply. About you We are looking for someone with substantial experience in Building Control, working on Class 3 building types, together with post qualification experience (including restricted activities and functions, and enforcement). You must be registered with the Building Safety Regulator as a building inspector, with demonstrable competency to work without supervision on high-risk buildings (HRB's) (Class 3 category G, H). The post holder must be capable of examining Principal Designer plans, undertake site inspections; compile reports and keep written records to justify decisions made in relation to the practical applications of the building regulations (Building Safety Act 2022). You must have excellent written and oral communication and presentation skills and the ability to engage with all levels clearly and concisely, self-motivated and a productive team player who is able to coordinate work activities to maximise service delivery. You must be a Member of a relevant professional body such as RICS, CABE, CIOB or equivalent with relevant Building Control bias and evidence of achieving CPD requirements. The successful candidate will need to be educated to degree level in a relevant subject such as Building Control, Building Surveying, Construction, Structural Engineering and/or be able to demonstrate learning at an equivalent level. Please ensure your supporting statement demonstrates your experience and knowledge in order for your application to be considered. About us Our ambitious Luton 2040 Vision - that no-one in Luton will have to live in poverty - is at the heart of everything we do. We recognise that our people are remarkable, talented, committed and passionate about serving our residents. The people of Luton depend heavily on this council - and that means our workforce! Are you ready to realise the remarkable and help us deliver our vision? Application Process Because of the nature of this job, it will be necessary for the appropriate level of criminal record disclosure to be undertaken. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore applicants are required to declare all unspent cautions and convictions; and also any adult cautions (simple or conditional), and spent convictions that are not protected as defined by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2020). A person's criminal record will not in itself prevent a person from being appointed to this post. Applicants will not be refused posts because of offences which are not relevant to, and do not place them at or make them a risk in, the role for which they are applying. However in the event of the employment being taken up, any failure to disclose such offence, as detailed above, will result in dismissal or disciplinary action by the Authority. Benefits We offer a range of excellent staff benefits which include: - From 25 to 32 days' annual leave: linked to length of service and grade - Buying annual leave scheme: buy up to 20 days additional annual leave - Career Pathways: step up in your career or move into a specialist area - Pension scheme: with generous employer contributions of up to 20.2 per cent (at July 2023) and 3x salary death in service grant - Generous relocation package: up to £8,000 (subject to eligibility) - Employee Assistance Programme: a free, 24/7 confidential counselling and wellbeing support service available to all employees, their partner or spouse and dependent children over 16 still living at home - Work/life balance: flexible working options including working from home where possible. We welcome requests for flexible working arrangements including part-time hours and alternative working patterns - Training and support: unlimited access to development courses, mentoring and support and clear career pathways - Staff offers: includes discounts on your MOT, gym and fitness, restaurants and salons - Arriva Travel Club: great value savings on local bus travel ","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"GBP 63,715.00 - 66,787.00 per year;GBP 8,000.00","publishDate":"2025-03-26T02:01:12.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-04-30T00:00:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/9365aa84-a824-4150-a863-290f90b545b5.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"21701c4c-11ee-44b8-b830-2d18ca30b1a1","title":"Building Compliance Officer","employer":"West Northamptonshire Council","department":"","location":"Northampton","locationType":3,"description":"West Northamptonshire Council is a new large unitary council serving nearly half a million people, in settlements ranging from the historic town of Northampton (230,000) to the smallest hamlets, across 1,400km2 of attractive countryside. We have an ambitious transformation programme, providing services and assets to meet the needs of our communities in sustainable ways. Ensure that the Councils corporate properties and statutorily compliant and are being utilised correctly and take any necessary actions which may include enforcement so that visitors, employees and contractors are safe from harm. Ensure that any tenanted buildings commercial and housing outside of the HRA is safe and fit for occupation taking enforcement action when needed to ensure tenants are complying with their statutory and contractual duties. If you believe you can keep up with the pace and are looking for a new adventure then West Northamptonshire is the place to be.Our benefits We offer a wide range of benefits to our employees, these include:<ul>\n<li>\nGenerous annual leave entitlement starting at 28 days annual leave per year, 29 days for senior managers (pro rata, depending on how many hours per week you work), plus bank holidays. An additional 5 days, linked to continuous service, and ability to purchase up to 6 weeks additional leave per year.</li>\n<li>\nCycle to Work scheme. </li>\n<li>\nLocal Government Pension Scheme plus immediate life cover (3 times your annual salary from day one) and ill-health protection.</li>\n<li>\nEmployee discounts with local and national retailers, days out, finance, health and beauty, travel and eating out plus lots more.</li>\n<li>Car Lease scheme</li>\n<li>\nProfessional subscriptions / registration - if your job description requires that you are registered with or are a member of a professional body, WNC will pay for your professional subscription or membership fees</li>\n<li>\nEmployee Assistance Programme - We have an employee support programme run by Health Assured, an independent, external organisation. Health Assured is available for you and your immediate family members, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year and includes telephone counselling, legal advice, bereavement support and medical information.</li>\n<li>\nOngoing training and development opportunities.</li>\n<li>\nA variety of flexible working options to support your work/life balance, including full or part time, term time, 9-day fortnight, etc. (subject to business needs).</li>\n<li>\nOur West Ways of Working – We want our workforce to thrive, and we equip our employees with the right technology to support hybrid and collaborative working, on or off site, depending on the role.</li>\n<li>\nMaking a difference - If you want to use your skills and experience with an organisation that are genuinely invested in making a difference, are committed to improving people's lives, and whose success has a direct impact on the wellbeing of your family, friends and people in your local area, then West Northamptonshire Council is the place for you.</li>\n</ul>What will you be doing? You will be undertaking property inspections, monitor and report on compliance and assurance.Constructing specifications of work or services and commission works, inspections and testing to rectify any non-compliances. Creating professional technical reports and advice notes for a range of internal and external stakeholders particularly when taking enforcement action. Working with key stakeholders internal and external i.e. fire and rescue services and property estates to take enforcement action to protect from harm members of the public, employees and visitors from and ensure statutory (Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 and other legislation) and contractual duties are being fulfilled. Working with internal colleagues i.e., Health and Safety and Education to take action against Council property occupants i.e. schools governing bodies, to ensure that buildings are compliant, operated safely, and those that hold statutory duties or have building responsibilities fulfil their duties. Providing professional (chartered member) competent advice and guidance to the Council regarding property assurance and compliance matters. Ensuring that the data and information that the Council holds regarding its property assets and their condition and compliance status is kept up to date at all times using the available data repositories and software. About you We are seeking a compliance engineer with either a mechanical or electrical background, someone who has experience of delivering compliance activity or has trade background, with a keen eye for detail, understanding of commercial issues. About us We're a new council, following one of the largest shake-ups in local government reform in recent history. As a new authority, we're embarking on an exciting journey to deliver exceptional services for our residents, customers and communities.Our vision at West Northamptonshire Council is 'to make West Northants a great place to live, work, visit and thrive'. We truly stand by this and work hard every day to make this a reality. Our corporate values, THRIVE, stand for: Trust, High Performance, Respect, Innovate and Empower, they underpin everything we do and how we deliver services.Hear more from Anna Earnshaw, our Chief Executive, about working for West Northants Council: <a href=\"https://youtu.be/lV0EfeUF4aU\">https://youtu.be/lV0EfeUF4aU</a>At West Northants Council, it's about our people. People who thrive with ambition, bubble with new ideas, demand better ways of working, caring about every detail, and who never shy away from a challenge. Our culture is a gateway for new experiences. A place to forge new opportunities. 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We're looking for an Emergency Planning Officer (EPO) to help keep our communities safe and prepared for emergencies.In this role, you’ll play a key part in developing and coordinating emergency plans to ensure that West Northamptonshire Council (WNC) can respond effectively to incidents, from civil emergencies to business disruptions. You'll work closely with key partners, including emergency services, to keep West Northamptonshire prepared and resilient.If you’re a problem-solver with great communication skills and a passion for emergency planning, we’d love to hear from you! 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This may include attending incident scenes and working outside of standard office hours.</li>\n<li>\nDelivering Training & Awareness – You’ll design and run training sessions to embed resilience across West Northamptonshire.</li>\n<li>\nBuilding Strong Relationships – You’ll collaborate with a wide range of colleagues, partner agencies, and community groups to create effective emergency plans and solutions.</li>\n<li>\nBeing Part of a 24/7 Team – You’ll join a standby rota to ensure we always have expert support available in emergencies.</li>\n</ul>About you <h3>What we are looking for:</h3><ul>\n<li>Strong interpersonal and motivational skills – you enjoy working with people, inspiring others, and can communicate persuasively.</li>\n<li>A keen eye for research and analysis – you can break down complex information, interpret data effectively, and explain your findings clearly to others.</li>\n<li>Problem-solving mindset – you’re quick to identify challenges and come up with creative and practical solutions.</li>\n<li>Great at developing systems and processes – you can create clear, structured ways for others to follow and improve efficiency.</li>\n<li>Confident using IT systems – you pick up new technologies quickly and are comfortable working with digital tools.</li>\n<li>Strong presentation skills – you can make complex information easy to understand, whether speaking to a group or simplifying details for different audiences.</li>\n<li>Resilient under pressure – you can stay focused and maintain high standards even in high-intensity situations, such as emergency responses.</li>\n<li>Comfortable using Office 365 (including Teams, OneDrive, etc.) or willing to learn during the probation period.</li>\n</ul>We value a positive, proactive approach and are looking for someone who can bring energy and innovation to the team! <h3>This role is more than just a job—it’s about making a real impact in keeping people safe and prepared. If you’re ready to take on this challenge, we’d love to hear from you.</h3>About us \n\nAt West Northants Council, it’s about our people. People who thrive with ambition, bubble with new ideas, demand better ways of working, caring about every detail, and who never shy away from a challenge. Our culture is a gateway for new experiences. A place to forge new opportunities. To empower you in your career and unite you with like-minded people.\n\nOur vision is ‘to make West Northants a great place to live, work, visit and thrive’. We truly stand by this and work hard every day to make this a reality. Our corporate values, THRIVE, stand for: Trust, High Performance, Respect, Innovate and Empower, they underpin everything we do and how we deliver services. \n\nHear more from our Chief Executive, Anna Earnshaw, about what it's like to work at West Northants Council https://youtu.be/lV0EfeUF4aU \n\nWe are committed to ensuring diversity, equality, equity, and inclusion is woven into the fabric of WNC and everything we do, to enable all colleagues to develop and maximize their full potential.  We are a disability confident employer, a member of the Armed Forces Covenant, and a Care Leaver Covenant partner\n\nThe following film was created by us to communicate our intentions - watch WNC colleagues explain <a href=\"https://youtu.be/16hhIWCZ7xM\">what DEI means to us</a>.\n\n \n\nIf you need additional support or reasonable adjustments during the application process, including needing the job description in another format or language, please email <a href=\"mailto:careers@westnorthants.gov.uk\">careers@westnorthants.gov.uk</a> for support.\n\nWest Northants Council, where careers thrive.","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£41,816 - £45,175","publishDate":"2025-03-25T11:45:23.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-04-14T23:59:59.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/e3bcb24f-90d4-4d5d-a4fb-e1b74affbdaf.png","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"3628282c-ca32-4f06-b832-3a804d60e76e","title":"Systems & Projects Manager","employer":"West Northamptonshire Council","department":"","location":"Northampton","locationType":3,"description":"This is rare opportunity to join the senior management team within the West Northamptonshire Council Pensions Service, responsible for the administration and management of the Cambridgeshire Pension Fund and Northamptonshire Pension Fund, worth in excess of a combined £8bn.The role reports directly into the Head of Pensions and manages all systems and projects activity for the two Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) Funds.The LGPS landscape is evolving at pace, and this role is critical is helping the Funds navigate a pathway through this change, responsible for a diverse portfolio of activity.Our benefits We offer a wide range of benefits to our employees, these include:\n\n<ul>\n\t<li>\nGenerous annual leave entitlement starting at 28 days annual leave per year, 29 days for senior managers (pro rata, depending on how many hours per week you work), plus bank holidays. 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You will be responsible for the Funds’ systems and projects teams, managing 5 direct reports and over 20 staff.The systems team is responsible for maintenance of the Funds’ pensions administration system, systems support, reporting, data assurance, and cyclical activities such as applying pensions uplift and producing annual benefit statements.The projects team manages projects of all sizes, including the implementation of Pension Dashboards, the McCloud age discrimination remedy, and data improvement projects.About you You will be a driven individual that is looking for a diverse, rewarding but challenging role.You will have a good understanding and experience of relevant aspects of the management and administration of LGPS funds, as well as skills and knowledge related to project management.You will have excellent planning and organisational skills as this role is responsible for a wide range of activities that have competing timelines and resource pressures. You will need to be able to develop solutions to problems in order to deliver positive outcomes.In order to be successful you will be an excellent communicator and will be able to work with others and partner at a senior level.About us \n\nAt West Northants Council, it’s about our people. People who thrive with ambition, bubble with new ideas, demand better ways of working, caring about every detail, and who never shy away from a challenge. Our culture is a gateway for new experiences. A place to forge new opportunities. To empower you in your career and unite you with like-minded people.\n\nOur vision is ‘to make West Northants a great place to live, work, visit and thrive’. We truly stand by this and work hard every day to make this a reality. Our corporate values, THRIVE, stand for: Trust, High Performance, Respect, Innovate and Empower, they underpin everything we do and how we deliver services. \n\nHear more from our Chief Executive, Anna Earnshaw, about what it's like to work at West Northants Council https://youtu.be/lV0EfeUF4aU \n\nWe are committed to ensuring diversity, equality, equity, and inclusion is woven into the fabric of WNC and everything we do, to enable all colleagues to develop and maximize their full potential.  We are a disability confident employer, a member of the Armed Forces Covenant, and a Care Leaver Covenant partner\n\nThe following film was created by us to communicate our intentions - watch WNC colleagues explain <a href=\"https://youtu.be/16hhIWCZ7xM\">what DEI means to us</a>.\n\n \n\nIf you need additional support or reasonable adjustments during the application process, including needing the job description in another format or language, please email <a href=\"mailto:careers@westnorthants.gov.uk\">careers@westnorthants.gov.uk</a> for support.\n\nWest Northants Council, where careers thrive.","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£53694 - £57443","publishDate":"2025-03-25T10:55:10.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-04-15T23:59:59.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/938e7cd6-6ede-430f-a4b7-c7b28624af14.png","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"a2192ca8-2896-4a1b-b12f-21c269c3677b","title":"Deputy Head of Service - Children in Care and Adoption","employer":"Luton Borough Council","department":"","location":"Luton","locationType":3,"description":"About the job Salary: £58,507 - £61,745 a year pro rata plus £3,203 car benefit allowance Hours per week: 37 Contract type: Fixed Term for 1 year This position is available as a secondment opportunity for 1 year. If you are a permanent LBC employee, you must have written approval (an email will suffice) from your manager prior to applying and a copy will need to be submitted with your application. Please note: we will not be able to proceed with your application form without your manager's permission. In this strategic role, you'll be responsible for the development, management, and operational delivery of key Children's Services and Statutory Social Work interventions. You'll provide vital support to a team of managers, working alongside the Head of Service to ensure the delivery of services that achieve the best possible outcomes for children, young people, and families. You'll help set the strategic direction of the service, delivering on the Council's vision and values while implementing evidence-based practices and reflecting current good practice. This role also involves promoting the professional development of staff and creating a sustainable, effective workforce to meet the needs of the most vulnerable in our communities. You'll have the authority to make critical decisions within statutory and legal frameworks, ensuring a robust response to the needs of children and families. As part of your remit, you will assist the Head of Service in achieving the Council's strategic objectives and play a pivotal role in improving service delivery through effective performance management and problem-solving. 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This role is pivotal to ensuring the success of Children's Services, and we are looking for a dedicated leader to help shape the future of the service. If you are ready to make a meaningful impact, we encourage you to apply! About us Luton Council has been selected to deliver the government's Families First for Children Pathfinder programme. Luton is one of seven new areas in the second wave to be chosen with the aim of protecting vulnerable children from harm and improving services to help more children stay with their families in safe and loving homes. The programme is an amazing opportunity for Luton to shape future social care practice, which includes closer working relationships with our health, police, education and voluntary sector partners. Children are at the heart of everything we do in Luton, and we are very proud of the tremendous work that is already taking place together with our partners, including the development of our Family Hubs and working towards making Luton a child-friendly town where our children and young people can grow up feeling happy, healthy and secure. Our ambitious Luton 2040 Vision - that no-one in Luton will have to live in poverty - is at the heart of everything we do. We recognise that our people are remarkable, talented, committed and passionate about serving our residents. The people of Luton depend heavily on this council - and that means our workforce! Are you ready to realise the remarkable and help us deliver our vision? Application process Because of the nature of this job, it will be necessary for the appropriate level of criminal record disclosure to be undertaken. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore applicants are required to declare all unspent cautions and convictions; and also any adult cautions (simple or conditional), and spent convictions that are not protected as defined by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2020). A person's criminal record will not in itself prevent a person from being appointed to this post. Applicants will not be refused posts because of offences which are not relevant to, and do not place them at or make them a risk in, the role for which they are applying. However in the event of the employment being taken up, any failure to disclose such offence, as detailed above, will result in dismissal or disciplinary action by the Authority. Additional information We offer a range of excellent staff benefits which include:<ul> <li>\nFrom 25to 32days' annual leave: linked to length of service and grade</li> <li>\nBuying annual leave scheme: buy up to 20 days additional annual leave</li> <li>\nCareer Pathways: step up in your career or move into a specialist area</li> <li>\nPension scheme: with generous employer contributions of up to 20.2 per cent (at July 2023) and 3x salary death in service grant</li> <li>\nGenerous relocation package: up to £8,000 (subject to eligibility)</li> <li>\nEmployee Assistance Programme: a free, 24/7 confidential counselling and wellbeing support service available to all employees, their partner or spouse and dependent children over 16 still living at home</li> <li>\nWork/life balance: flexible working options including working from home where possible. 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If you are a permanent LBC employee, you must have written approval (an email will suffice) from your manager prior to applying and a copy will need to be submitted with your application. Please note: we will not be able to proceed with your application form without your manager's permission. The Leaving Care Team provides core services to young people leaving care and young people who have left care between the ages of 15.5 and 21 or 24. The Deputy Head of Service for the Care Leavers Service team is a key leader responsible for managing day-to-day operations, mentoring a dedicated team of professionals, and fostering effective collaboration with partner agencies to ensure prompt and informed decision-making on complex cases. In this strategic role, you'll be responsible for the development, management, and operational delivery of key Children's Services and Statutory Social Work interventions. You'll provide vital support to a team of managers, working alongside the Head of Service to ensure the delivery of services that achieve the best possible outcomes for children, young people, and families. You'll help set the strategic direction of the service, delivering on the Council's vision and values while implementing evidence-based practices and reflecting current good practice. This role also involves promoting the professional development of staff and creating a sustainable, effective workforce to meet the needs of the most vulnerable in our communities. You'll have the authority to make critical decisions within statutory and legal frameworks, ensuring a robust response to the needs of children and families. As part of your remit, you will assist the Head of Service in achieving the Council's strategic objectives and play a pivotal role in improving service delivery through effective performance management and problem-solving. Key Responsibilities: - Collaborate with the Head of Service to set strategic direction and ensure effective performance management across services. - Implement evidence-based practices that reflect research and current good practices in service delivery. - Promote the professional development of all staff, fostering a culture of learning and growth. - Make decisions in line with statutory regulations and ensure positive outcomes for children, young people, and families. - Support in the resolution of complex problems, ensuring vulnerable children and young people receive timely, appropriate, and proportionate responses. - Lead the coordination of service delivery to meet the needs of children, young people, and families across diverse settings. Please note this role does not attract sponsorship. About you We are looking for a strategic and hands-on leader with a proven track record of delivering impactful services. As the successful candidate, you will have: - Substantial experience in a senior leadership role, having led and developed services in partnership with multi-agency groups across public and voluntary sectors. - Proven ability to lead, manage, and motivate teams, ensuring effective performance management aligned with organisational objectives. - Strong collaboration skills with the ability to work effectively across a wide range of stakeholders in a political context, managing complex issues and planning service delivery. - Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, enabling you to develop professional working relationships at all levels, with strong influencing, negotiation, and accountability abilities. - Experience in managing significant budgets and diverse funding streams, ensuring efficient use of resources to meet service objectives. - In-depth knowledge of key policies impacting children and young people, particularly in safeguarding, health & safety, and urban multicultural environments. - Professional qualifications in social work and management (or equivalent experience), backed by substantial relevant experience, training, and competence. This role is pivotal to ensuring the success of Children's Services, and we are looking for a dedicated leader to help shape the future of the service. If you are ready to make a meaningful impact, we encourage you to apply! About us Luton Council has been selected to deliver the government's Families First for Children Pathfinder programme. Luton is one of seven new areas in the second wave to be chosen with the aim of protecting vulnerable children from harm and improving services to help more children stay with their families in safe and loving homes. The programme is an amazing opportunity for Luton to shape future social care practice, which includes closer working relationships with our health, police, education and voluntary sector partners. Children are at the heart of everything we do in Luton, and we are very proud of the tremendous work that is already taking place together with our partners, including the development of our Family Hubs and working towards making Luton a child-friendly town where our children and young people can grow up feeling happy, healthy and secure. Our ambitious Luton 2040 Vision - that no-one in Luton will have to live in poverty - is at the heart of everything we do. We recognise that our people are remarkable, talented, committed and passionate about serving our residents. The people of Luton depend heavily on this council - and that means our workforce! Are you ready to realise the remarkable and help us deliver our vision? Application process Because of the nature of this job, it will be necessary for the appropriate level of criminal record disclosure to be undertaken. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore applicants are required to declare all unspent cautions and convictions; and also any adult cautions (simple or conditional), and spent convictions that are not protected as defined by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2020). A person's criminal record will not in itself prevent a person from being appointed to this post. Applicants will not be refused posts because of offences which are not relevant to, and do not place them at or make them a risk in, the role for which they are applying. However in the event of the employment being taken up, any failure to disclose such offence, as detailed above, will result in dismissal or disciplinary action by the Authority. Additional information We offer a range of excellent staff benefits which include:<ul> <li>\nFrom 25to 32days' annual leave: linked to length of service and grade</li> <li>\nBuying annual leave scheme: buy up to 20 days additional annual leave</li> <li>\nCareer Pathways: step up in your career or move into a specialist area</li> <li>\nPension scheme: with generous employer contributions of up to 20.2 per cent (at July 2023) and 3x salary death in service grant</li> <li>\nGenerous relocation package: up to £8,000 (subject to eligibility)</li> <li>\nEmployee Assistance Programme: a free, 24/7 confidential counselling and wellbeing support service available to all employees, their partner or spouse and dependent children over 16 still living at home</li> <li>\nWork/life balance: flexible working options including working from home where possible. 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If you are a permanent LBC employee, you must have written approval (an email will suffice) from your manager prior to applying and a copy will need to be submitted with your application. Please note: we will not be able to proceed with your application form without your manager's permission. We are seeking a dynamic and experienced professional to join our leadership team as the Deputy Head of Service for Children with Disabilities. The Children with Disabilities (CWD) service offers a comprehensive service to children with significant learning disabilities, physical disabilities and life limiting health conditions. The Deputy Head of Service for Children's with Disabilities is a key leader responsible for coordinating multi-agency services to protect and promote the wellbeing of disabled children. We put children, young people and their families at the heart of everything we do. 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As part of your remit, you will assist the Head of Service in achieving the Council's strategic objectives and play a pivotal role in improving service delivery through effective performance management and problem-solving. Key Responsibilities: - Collaborate with the Head of Service to set strategic direction and ensure effective performance management across services. - Implement evidence-based practices that reflect research and current good practices in service delivery. - Promote the professional development of all staff, fostering a culture of learning and growth. - Make decisions in line with statutory regulations and ensure positive outcomes for children, young people, and families. - Support in the resolution of complex problems, ensuring vulnerable children and young people receive timely, appropriate, and proportionate responses. - Lead the coordination of service delivery to meet the needs of children, young people, and families across diverse settings. Please note this role does not attract sponsorship. About you We are looking for a strategic and hands-on leader with a proven track record of delivering impactful services. As the successful candidate, you will have: - Substantial experience in a senior leadership role, having led and developed services in partnership with multi-agency groups across public and voluntary sectors. - Proven ability to lead, manage, and motivate teams, ensuring effective performance management aligned with organisational objectives. - Strong collaboration skills with the ability to work effectively across a wide range of stakeholders in a political context, managing complex issues and planning service delivery. - Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, enabling you to develop professional working relationships at all levels, with strong influencing, negotiation, and accountability abilities. - Experience in managing significant budgets and diverse funding streams, ensuring efficient use of resources to meet service objectives. - In-depth knowledge of key policies impacting children and young people, particularly in safeguarding, health & safety, and urban multicultural environments. - Professional qualifications in social work and management (or equivalent experience), backed by substantial relevant experience, training, and competence. This role is pivotal to ensuring the success of Children's Services, and we are looking for a dedicated leader to help shape the future of the service. If you are ready to make a meaningful impact, we encourage you to apply! About us Luton Council has been selected to deliver the government's Families First for Children Pathfinder programme. Luton is one of seven new areas in the second wave to be chosen with the aim of protecting vulnerable children from harm and improving services to help more children stay with their families in safe and loving homes. The programme is an amazing opportunity for Luton to shape future social care practice, which includes closer working relationships with our health, police, education and voluntary sector partners. Children are at the heart of everything we do in Luton, and we are very proud of the tremendous work that is already taking place together with our partners, including the development of our Family Hubs and working towards making Luton a child-friendly town where our children and young people can grow up feeling happy, healthy and secure. Our ambitious Luton 2040 Vision - that no-one in Luton will have to live in poverty - is at the heart of everything we do. We recognise that our people are remarkable, talented, committed and passionate about serving our residents. The people of Luton depend heavily on this council - and that means our workforce! Are you ready to realise the remarkable and help us deliver our vision? Application process Because of the nature of this job, it will be necessary for the appropriate level of criminal record disclosure to be undertaken. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore applicants are required to declare all unspent cautions and convictions; and also any adult cautions (simple or conditional), and spent convictions that are not protected as defined by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2020). A person's criminal record will not in itself prevent a person from being appointed to this post. Applicants will not be refused posts because of offences which are not relevant to, and do not place them at or make them a risk in, the role for which they are applying. However in the event of the employment being taken up, any failure to disclose such offence, as detailed above, will result in dismissal or disciplinary action by the Authority. Additional information We offer a range of excellent staff benefits which include:<ul> <li>\nFrom 25to 32days' annual leave: linked to length of service and grade</li> <li>\nBuying annual leave scheme: buy up to 20 days additional annual leave</li> <li>\nCareer Pathways: step up in your career or move into a specialist area</li> <li>\nPension scheme: with generous employer contributions of up to 20.2 per cent (at July 2023) and 3x salary death in service grant</li> <li>\nGenerous relocation package: up to £8,000 (subject to eligibility)</li> <li>\nEmployee Assistance Programme: a free, 24/7 confidential counselling and wellbeing support service available to all employees, their partner or spouse and dependent children over 16 still living at home</li> <li>\nWork/life balance: flexible working options including working from home where possible. W e welcome requests for flexible working arrangements including part-time hours and alternative working patterns </li> <li>\nTraining and support: unlimited access to development courses, mentoring and support and clear career pathways</li> <li>\nStaff offers: includes discounts on your MOT, gym and fitness, restaurants and salons</li> <li>\nArriva Travel Club: great value savings on local bus travel</li> <li>\nFriday Funday Socials - One Friday every 2 months where we encourage our staff to get together to socialise after work</li> </ul>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"GBP 58,507.00 - 61,745.00 per year;GBP 8,000.00","publishDate":"2025-03-25T08:04:49.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-04-07T00:00:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/baafd23e-dca7-4e27-bc98-65ac8301a8f2.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"aab8805a-8ea8-473a-bb31-a53b8d49ab47","title":"Deputy Head of Service - Fostering","employer":"Luton Borough Council","department":"","location":"Luton","locationType":3,"description":"About the job Salary: £58,507 - £61,745 a year pro rata plus £3,203 car benefit allowance Hours per week: 37 Contract type: Fixed term for 1 year This position is available as a secondment opportunity for 1 year. If you are a permanent LBC employee, you must have written approval (an email will suffice) from your manager prior to applying and a copy will need to be submitted with your application. Please note: we will not be able to proceed with your application form without your manager's permission. Our Fostering Service is a forward thinking fostering agency. We work hard to maintain high standards and deliver best foster care practice. Luton is committed to achieving positive outcomes for the children in its care. The Deputy Head of Service for our Fostering Service will be passionate about Fostering and play a significant role in promoting the welfare of children/young people looked after. You'll support the department to develop the fostering service and ensure the best possible outcomes for children and young people are achieved. 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As part of your remit, you will assist the Head of Service in achieving the Council's strategic objectives and play a pivotal role in improving service delivery through effective performance management and problem-solving. Key Responsibilities: - Collaborate with the Head of Service to set strategic direction and ensure effective performance management across services. - Implement evidence-based practices that reflect research and current good practices in service delivery. - Promote the professional development of all staff, fostering a culture of learning and growth. - Make decisions in line with statutory regulations and ensure positive outcomes for children, young people, and families. - Support in the resolution of complex problems, ensuring vulnerable children and young people receive timely, appropriate, and proportionate responses. - Lead the coordination of service delivery to meet the needs of children, young people, and families across diverse settings. 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As the successful candidate, you will have: - Substantial experience in a senior leadership role, having led and developed services in partnership with multi-agency groups across public and voluntary sectors. - Proven ability to lead, manage, and motivate teams, ensuring effective performance management aligned with organisational objectives. - Strong collaboration skills with the ability to work effectively across a wide range of stakeholders in a political context, managing complex issues and planning service delivery. - Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, enabling you to develop professional working relationships at all levels, with strong influencing, negotiation, and accountability abilities. - Experience in managing significant budgets and diverse funding streams, ensuring efficient use of resources to meet service objectives. - In-depth knowledge of key policies impacting children and young people, particularly in safeguarding, health & safety, and urban multicultural environments. - Professional qualifications in social work and management (or equivalent experience), backed by substantial relevant experience, training, and competence. 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Children are at the heart of everything we do in Luton, and we are very proud of the tremendous work that is already taking place together with our partners, including the development of our Family Hubs and working towards making Luton a child-friendly town where our children and young people can grow up feeling happy, healthy and secure. Our ambitious Luton 2040 Vision - that no-one in Luton will have to live in poverty - is at the heart of everything we do. We recognise that our people are remarkable, talented, committed and passionate about serving our residents. The people of Luton depend heavily on this council - and that means our workforce! Are you ready to realise the remarkable and help us deliver our vision? Application process Because of the nature of this job, it will be necessary for the appropriate level of criminal record disclosure to be undertaken. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore applicants are required to declare all unspent cautions and convictions; and also any adult cautions (simple or conditional), and spent convictions that are not protected as defined by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2020). A person's criminal record will not in itself prevent a person from being appointed to this post. Applicants will not be refused posts because of offences which are not relevant to, and do not place them at or make them a risk in, the role for which they are applying. However in the event of the employment being taken up, any failure to disclose such offence, as detailed above, will result in dismissal or disciplinary action by the Authority. 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Consultant Social Workers (Children's)

Hertfordshire County Council

£46,731 pa progressing to £51,802 pa

Hertfordshire (On-Site)

Posted 1 day ago

Senior Practitioners (Children's)

Hertfordshire County Council

£41,511 pa progressing to £45,718 pa

Hertfordshire (On-Site)

Posted 1 day ago

Qualified Social Workers (Children's)

Hertfordshire County Council

£37,035 pa progressing to £40,476 pa

Hertfordshire (On-Site)

Posted 1 day ago

Re-integration Officer

Hertfordshire County Council

£33,366 progressing to £36,124

Hertfordshire (On-Site)

Posted 2 days ago

Treasury Operations Manager

Hightown Housing Association

£61971 Per Annum

Hemel Hempstead (On-Site)

Posted 2 days ago

Assistant Team Manager

Hertfordshire County Council

£41,511 progressing to £45,718

Hertfordshire (On-Site)

Posted 2 days ago

SEND EHC Casework Assistant

Hertfordshire County Council

£26,835\t- £30,060 pa

Stevenage (On-Site)

Posted 2 days ago

Childrens Practitioner

Hertfordshire County Council

£30,559 - £33,366

Stevenage (On-Site)

Posted 2 days ago

EHC Caseworker

West Northamptonshire Council

£38,234 - £40,778

Northampton (On-Site)

Posted 2 days ago

Building Surveyors (RP0034)

Welwyn Hatfield Borough Council

Starting salary £40,689pa with potential progression to £43,690pa

The Campus, Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire (On-Site)

Posted 3 days ago

Health & Safety Officer

Hertfordshire County Council

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

Stevenage (On-Site)

Posted 3 days ago

Home Finder

Hertfordshire County Council

£33,366 progressing to £36,124

Hertfordshire (On-Site)

Posted 3 days ago

Registered Building Control Inspector (Specialist)

Luton Borough Council

GBP 63,715.00 - 66,787.00 per year;GBP 8,000.00

Town Hall, Luton (On-Site)

Posted 3 days ago

Building Compliance Officer

West Northamptonshire Council

£38,234 - £40,778

Northampton (On-Site)

Posted 4 days ago

Emergency Planning Officer

West Northamptonshire Council

£41,816 - £45,175

Northampton (On-Site)

Posted 4 days ago

Systems & Projects Manager

West Northamptonshire Council

£53694 - £57443

Northampton (On-Site)

Posted 4 days ago

Deputy Head of Service - Children in Care and Adoption

Luton Borough Council

GBP 58,507.00 - 61,745.00 per year;GBP 8,000.00

Luton (On-Site)

Posted 4 days ago

Deputy Head of Service - Care Leavers

Luton Borough Council

GBP 58,507.00 - 61,745.00 per year;GBP 8,000.00

Town Hall Extension (On-Site)

Posted 4 days ago

Deputy Head of Service - Children with Disabilities

Luton Borough Council

GBP 58,507.00 - 61,745.00 per year;GBP 8,000.00

Luton (On-Site)

Posted 4 days ago

Deputy Head of Service - Fostering

Luton Borough Council

GBP 58,507.00 - 61,745.00 per year;GBP 8,000.00

Luton (On-Site)

Posted 4 days ago

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149 job vacancies in Bedford

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Consultant Social Workers (Children's)

Senior Practitioners (Children's)

Qualified Social Workers (Children's)

Re-integration Officer

Treasury Operations Manager

Assistant Team Manager

SEND EHC Casework Assistant

Childrens Practitioner

EHC Caseworker

Building Surveyors (RP0034)

Health & Safety Officer

Home Finder

Registered Building Control Inspector (Specialist)

Building Compliance Officer

Emergency Planning Officer

Systems & Projects Manager

Deputy Head of Service - Children in Care and Adoption

Deputy Head of Service - Care Leavers

Deputy Head of Service - Children with Disabilities

Deputy Head of Service - Fostering

149
job vacancies in Bedford