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We are seeking a passionate individual to become an integral part of our clinical team at our specialist service in Croydon.\nIn this creative, evolving, and impactful position—less standalone, mainly advisory, and with more staff-focused work than client-based—you will work within a 27-bed residential facility dedicated to individuals with forensic mental health needs, complex conditions, and dual diagnoses. You will work closely with, and be clinically accountable to our Group Psychological Lead, whilst reporting into the Head of Service.\nAs a Practitioner Psychologist, your expertise will drive the delivery of evidence-based psychological assessments and interventions aimed at the rehabilitation and reintegration of our residents. You will play a crucial consulting role to support staff and managers, offering guidance and expertise to foster a psychologically informed and supportive environment. This includes advising on best practices, providing clinical supervision, and enhancing the overall capability of the staff team to deliver high-quality care. Your contributions will help shape the strategic direction of the service and ensure that staff are equipped to meet the complex needs of residents effectively.\nPenrose Croydon: Our Croydon facility offers a psychologically informed environment across four distinct sites, providing medium and low-support forensic mental health services to men and women. The job holder will work across different sites in the South London area, offering flexibility and the opportunity to engage with a variety of services and residents in need of support. \nShift Pattern: 22.5 hours per week, with flexible scheduling based on service needs. There may be opportunities for remote work, depending on service requirements. \nSalary: £55,000 (Full Time Equivalent) \nJob Reference ID: 245404\nAdditional benefits include: \n<ul>\n<li>A CPD budget of £500 per annum</li>\n<li>NHS Blue Card eligible </li>\n<li>Employee Assistance Programme, including counselling</li>\n<li>Reflective Practice regular sessions by an external provider to support Mental Health and Wellbeing.</li>\n<li>Life Assurance Scheme</li>\n<li>Cycle-to-work scheme</li>\n</ul>\nWHY YOU WILL LOVE THIS PRACTITIONER PSYCHOLOGIST ROLE \nThis is more than just a job - it’s an opportunity to make a tangible difference in the lives of individuals with complex forensic mental health needs. As a Forensic Psychologist, you’ll thrive in a creative and evolving role that challenges and inspires you daily. You will be part of a multidisciplinary team that values collaboration, where your expertise will be key to enhancing clinical outcomes and shaping the future direction of our services.\nEssential Qualifications and Registration:\n<ul>\n<li>Post-graduate doctoral level training in Applied Psychology (or equivalent) as accredited by the BPS (or equivalent awarding body)</li>\n<li>HCPC registration as an applied Psychologist (registration number must be provided in the application form)</li>\n</ul>\nWhat else we look for as part of our essential criteria:\n<ul>\n<li>Previous experience working as a qualified forensic psychologist, including working with people with complex backgrounds/needs and a good understanding of the sector</li>\n<li>Ability to teach, train, consult, and deliver clinical supervision</li>\n<li>Understanding of criminology, psychology, and behavioural patterns, and how they link to different behaviours and engagement</li>\n<li>Ability to understand and apply safeguarding protocols as they arise</li>\n<li>Ability and willingness to show flexibility of working patterns, responding to the needs of the service and residents</li>\n</ul>\nWHAT'S SOME OF THE RESPONSIBILITIES YOU WILL HOLD AS A PRACTITIONER PSYCHOLOGIST?\n<ul>\n<li>Referral, assessment, and care planning MDT working</li>\n<li>Risk assessment, formulation, and management responsibilities ongoingly</li>\n<li>Clinical caseload where appropriate – 1:1 and group</li>\n<li>Reflective practice lead for staff on-site</li>\n<li>Cross working across a service that has 4 sites</li>\n<li>Central office collaborative working to assist with ongoing charity-wide psychological deliverables</li>\n<li>Possible consultation on risk and development areas for the charity led by Group Psychology Lead for SIG</li>\n<li>Research, audit, and evaluation components</li>\n<li>Possible supervision provision as the team expands</li>\n<li>Staff support in training ongoingly </li>\n</ul>\nWhat more do we offer?\n<ul>\n<li>25 days annual leave, increasing with the length of service</li>\n<li>Training and Development, including access to courses, upskilling, and progression plans</li>\n<li>Annual Staff Awards</li>\n<li>Regular all staff webinar - access to leadership team to ask any related questions </li>\n</ul>\nABOUT US\nSocial Interest Group (SIG) believes good care and support improve lives. Our values of ambition, empowerment, transparency, and inclusivity drive everything we do. Our mission is to empower people who are marginalised by building powerful partnerships and creative solutions that bridge gaps in provision and aid recovery, reablement and resettlement.\nSIG is a not-for-profit organisation providing thousands of people with good-quality support and care in residential, drop-in centres, community floating support settings (including people's own homes), probation settings, and hospitals awaiting discharge. We do so across London, Brighton, Bedfordshire, Luton, and Kent. We believe in the power of well-planned, well-managed services to make a difference. We work with high standards and external and internal regulatory frameworks.\nWant to know how we work? Watch our short Theory of Change video to see how we support people towards a brighter future: <a href=\"https://protect-eu.mimecast.com/s/X5JhCPQy4hBBz6UzwWlv?domain=youtu.be\">Theory of Change</a>\nFurther details can be found on our website here: <a href=\"https://protect-eu.mimecast.com/s/4ZkrCx1MXIp5EETvqakw?domain=socialinterestgroup.org.uk\">Theory of Change - Social Interest Group - Social Interest Group</a>. \nADDITIONAL INFORMATION\nPlease note that this job advert may close early due to screening applications on an ongoing basis. We advise applying as soon as possible for your application to be taken into consideration at the early stages.\nAdditional information on our company policies including Gender Pay, Equality and Diversity, Company Benefits and our Candidate Privacy Policy can be found on our <a href=\"https://socialinterestgroup.org.uk/\">website</a>. We are an inclusive employer, committed to Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI). We value and celebrate the unique backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences of all our employees. We have a team of ambassadors who are staff volunteers and actively support us in fortifying our organisational value of Inclusivity. SIG actively encourages applications from individuals from a diverse range of backgrounds, particularly lived experience ; Naturally, we approach any emerging issues with empathy and sensitivity.\nAs an organisation, we’re proud to mention that our staff Ambassadors career aspirations generally benefit from embracing this unique opportunity to develop their respective skill sets in spaces that exist outside of their daily roles.\nFor Recruitment related enquiries, or if you need support with making your application for example due to learning needs or a disability, please email <a href=\"mailto:recruitment@socialinterestgroup.org.uk\">recruitment@socialinterestgroup.org.uk</a> or call us on <a href=\"tel:02036689270\">020 3668 9270</a>.\nPlease note that as part of our process, we complete an enhanced DBS check, some roles may require further vetting. We encourage applicants from all backgrounds. If you have any questions regarding this, please contact us on the details above. \n<blockquote>\nUnfortunately, we are unable to provide sponsorship, please ensure you have full right to work in the UK prior to applying to our positions.\n</blockquote>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£55,000 - £65,000 (Full time equivalent)","publishDate":"2024-12-13T16:17:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2024-12-31T16:17:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/afdf1e31-10e9-4b5a-ba1d-5b666a69b0f0.jpg","score":4996.3677,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"b7c8586d-d0c9-432c-89d1-b53e92a47c17","title":"Adolescent Practitioners","employer":"Hertfordshire County Council","department":"","location":"Stevenage","locationType":3,"description":"Job Title: Adolescent Practitioners Starting Salary: £33,366 progressing to £36,124 per annum Hours: 37.0 Location: Stevenage (with travel across East Herts, Broxbourne and Welwyn Hatfield) - Hybrid working Contract Type: Permanent Directorate: Childrens Services The opportunities We are seeking 2 Adolescent Practitioners to join Hertfordshire's East Herts, Broxbourne, Welwyn and Hatfield, Specialist Adolescent and Youth Justice Service. The Youth Justice Service is integrated with the Specialist Adolescent Service Hertfordshire (SASH).<ul>\n<li>Adolescent Practitioner - Youth Justice</li>\n<li>Adolescent Practitioner - Social Care</li>\n</ul>The two roles will vary in responsibilities, as we are looking for one Adolescent Practitioner who will be Youth Justice focused, who will be working with children aged 11-18, who have received either a diversionary resolution (pre-Court) or Court Order. As a Youth Justice Focused Adolescent Practitioner you will have the opportunity to work with a skilled, motivated, and dedicated workforce, who are passionate about supporting children to desist from offending through robust assessment and delivery of tailored interventions which achieve positive change for children and keep them and wider communities safe. The Second post is for a Social Care Focused Adolescent Practitioner whose primary responsibility will be to work with children aged 11 - 18. You will be part of a highly supportive and motivated, multi-disciplinary team that provides support to children and their families to prevent escalation into specialist services. Both posts provide an excellent opportunity to further develop your skills and knowledge with working with children who are transitioning through their adolescent stage of development. This is a great opportunity to truly influence the lives of older children. More about the roles Post 1 - Youth Justice focused Adolescent Practitioner The purpose of this post it to work in partnership with Specialist Adolescent Service Hertfordshire staff and other statutory and voluntary agencies, to provide robust programmes for children subject to court orders requiring skilled case management, to meet National Standards to reduce and manage risk to the public and prevent further offending. • To manage a caseload of children open to Youth Justice on an Out of Court (diversion) or community-based Court Order. • Through appropriate assessment of risk and risk management to develop, provide, co-ordinate and monitor programmes of intervention for children subject to court Orders in order to prevent further offending in accordance with evidence-based practice. • To contribute to the delivery of the full range of services for children, their families and victims within Youth Justice Services. • Work in partnership with other professionals and with the parents/carers and families of children to ensure consistency with programme arrangements and to maximise the benefits of individual programmes for children. • To maintain accurate and timely comprehensive case management information on ChildView and comply with deadlines and statutory standards and requirements. • Provide high quality reports e.g. Referral Order reports based on an AssetPlus assessment. you will liaise with relevant statutory and voluntary agencies to exchange, provide, gather, collate and evaluate information and data as may be required for monitoring the compliance of children, maintaining the positive benefits of individual intervention programmes. Post 2 - Social Care Focused Adolescent Practitioner You will work directly with children and their families requiring support, help or protection, to navigating challenging and difficult situations that may be occurring in their lives. You will be responsible for organising and coordinating the Team Around the Family using the Common Assessment Framework. You may also be required to work alongside Social Workers to complete pieces of work with children or families who are being supported under the legal frameworks of Child In Need, Child Looked After and Child Protection. As a Social Care Focused Adolescent Practitioner you will provide support and help to:-<ul>\n<li>Children aged 16 - 17 years old who are at risk of or have experienced homelessness.</li>\n<li>Children aged 11 - 17 at risk of significant harm due to extra familial harm including but not limited to exploitation, serious youth violence, modern slavery, and trafficking.</li>\n<li>Children aged 11 - 17 at risk of being accommodated by the Local Authority due extra - familial concerns.</li>\n<li>Children aged 11 - 17 who require additional support following an admission to a Tier 4 Adolescent Mental Health facility.</li>\n</ul>Multi agency working is essential to enhancing support and improving outcomes for the children and families that we work with consequently you will work closely with other professionals to ensure that children and families that we work with receive the right response and an effective service. You will be expected to undertake comprehensive assessments, implement and coordinate action plans, and will have a number of children and families assigned to you, who you will complete direct interventions with. Both posts will require the successful candidate to build relationships with children, and their families based on their individual needs, responding to their heritage, neuro diversity, learning style and self-identity enabling them to achieve positive change and be safe. About you Essential criteria for both roles:<ul>\n<li>An understanding of the child first / child focused approach and have the ability to build positive relationships with children and parent/carers.</li>\n<li>Ability to meaningfully engage and communicate effectively with children as well as a range of individuals including parent/carers, victims, wider professionals and external agencies.</li>\n<li>Self-motivated and able to organise and effectively manage own workload.</li>\n<li>Experience of dealing with conflict and problem solving.</li>\n<li>Experience of contributing to multi-agency meetings.</li>\n<li>Strong IT skills to maintain confidential and accurate records on both case management systems and Excel spreadsheets.</li>\n<li>Good IT, organisation and communication skills are essential as you will need to record information on a case management information system, coproduce intervention plans, produce reports, and correspond with children, parent/carers and partners.</li>\n<li>You will be required to travel, so a driving licence and access to a vehicle is essential.</li>\n</ul>In addition, these criteria are essential to each role; Social Care focused<ul><li>Experience and a sound knowledge of relevant legislation and policies relating to children and their families within a social care setting.</li></ul>Youth Justice focused<ul><li>Experience and a sound knowledge of relevant legislation and policies relating to children and their families within the youth justice service.</li></ul>This is an incredible opportunity to make a real difference in children's lives at a critical time. As an Adolescent Practitioner, you will be on the front line, helping children navigate challenges, make safer choices, and find a path towards a brighter future. Your work will directly impact not only the children you support, but also their families and the wider community. If you are passionate about shaping young lives and have the drive to inspire change, this is a role where you can truly make a positive impact and leave a lasting legacy. 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: Youth Justice focused Adolescent Practitioner:- Natasha Burns - 01992 555095 Social Care focused Adolescent Practitioner:- Alisha Gumbs - 01992 555095 Interview Date: w/c 13th January 2025 tbc Benefits of working for us How to apply As part of your application, please upload your most recent CV. Ensure your CV is up to date with your employment history (including any employment gaps), and including any training/qualifications. We encourage you to include examples of where you have demonstrated the requirements/criteria in the advert / job profile to allow the panel to fully recognise your skills and abilities. You will have the opportunity to include a short covering paragraph within your application to give us a little more information about your skills, knowledge, and experiences. Disability Confident We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer and guarantee an interview to anyone disclosing a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria for the post. Safeguarding This role has been identified as requiring a Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check. Driving required You'll need to have the ability to drive and/or travel around Hertfordshire, either using your own mode of transport or a company car to travel to other locations. English Fluency The ability to converse at ease with members of the public and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post (for those whose language is a signed language the provision of a sign language interpreter who speaks English to the necessary standard of fluency will be required). 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The SEND Casework Practitioner will work with families of children and young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities in a highly person-centred relational approach, and coordinate service provision across education, health and care to ensure a holistic delivery of plans for individual children and families. \nFor further information about our service including our SEND Local Offer, please visit the link - <a href=\"https://www.wokingham.gov.uk/children-families-and-young-people/send-local-offer\">https://www.wokingham.gov.uk/children-families-and-young-people/send-local-offer</a>\nWhy Wokingham?\nIn the past 12 months, our area SEND system has been strengthened and the ways we deliver our services have been transformed to better meet children’s needs.\nContinuously improving children and young people’s outcomes are at the heart of what we do. To support this, we have recently invested in our SEND Service to increase capacity, training and career development opportunities to promote closer partnership working with children, young people and their families.\n We have already recruited a number of new Officers to our SEND Service in January 2025, and it has never been a better time to join us and to be part of future successful story of Wokingham Borough Council’s ambitious SEND services.\nBenefits\nNot only is this an excellent opportunity, but it’s a fantastic time to join our team. You will receive an extensive range of employee benefits including:\n⭐ A generous annual leave entitlement of 30 days (rising to 35 days after 5 years continued local government service), plus Bank Holidays (Pro-Rata for Part Time)\n⭐ An excellent local government pension scheme\n⭐ An employee assistance programme including 24/7 wellbeing helpline\n⭐ A range of local & lifestyle discounts\n⭐ Use of a free onsite gym (located at Shute End office)\n⭐ Salary sacrifice car & cycle to work schemes\n⭐ And much more!\nKey responsibilities:\n<ul>\n<li>Contribute to the continuing improvement of the SEND Service for pupil and their families, promoting the Local Authority’s values and working in collaboration with rest of the SEND Service.</li>\n<li>To work collaboratively with families, schools and other key partner agencies for individual children and young people with SEND to ensure they are educated and are in receipt of appropriate provision that is in line with their holistic needs.</li>\n<li>Working closely with and facilitating engagement with educational settings and relevant practitioners to support, advise and monitor the local offer and to work with schools on individual cases as needed.</li>\n<li>Managing a case load of children and young people with SEND; acting as a key point of contact. 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Or responding to change in circumstances.</li>\n<li>The role holder should undertake their work with due regard to the equitable use of resources and to drive the sustainability of services financially, underpinning the improvement of the SEND Service through their individual practice and supporting the development of others. </li>\n<li>The role holder will prioritise the statutory processes for vulnerable children and young people with Education, Health and Care Plans, ensuring appropriate provision is identified without delays.</li>\n</ul>\nCandidate requirements:\n<ul>\n<li>Understanding of SEN legislation and procedures, including knowledge of legislation in relation to SEN i.e. Children’s Act, Code of Practice, DDA, etc. </li>\n<li>Experience of working with children and/or families with SEN.</li>\n<li>Experience of managing complex casework which includes a need for mediation or conflict resolution in an educational environment. </li>\n<li>The ability to write detailed and complex reports independently utilising information provided by both internal and external colleagues </li>\n<li>Good IT skills, including word processing skills in Microsoft Office, and in database systems </li>\n<li>Ability to travel to a variety of locations in borough to develop relations with educational settings and attend training to key stakeholders. </li>\n</ul>\nOur Area\nWokingham Borough is set in the heart of Berkshire with excellent transport links to Reading and central London. Our area comprises of a vibrant and historical market town, attractive villages, and miles of beautiful countryside. \nWe’re home to a range of high performing schools, a host of international businesses and an incredible community. The borough has a strong local economy with accelerated growth, a range of excellent public facilities and low levels of crime, offering an exceptional quality of life. \nIf you’re interested in this exciting opportunity, click the link below and apply today!\nAlternatively, for an informal discussion about the role please contact our recruitment team via email at recruit@wokingham.gov.uk\nClosing date: Sunday 12th January 2025, 11pm\nInterview date: TBC\nPlease be aware that we will be reviewing the applications we receive on a daily basis, and we reserve the right to close the advert early if suitable candidates are identified.\nIf your application is shortlisted for an interview, you will be required to provide proof of your right to work in the UK at that stage. Additionally, successful candidates must present proof upon receiving a job offer.\nPlease note that all offers are conditional and subject to the satisfactory completion of pre-employment checks. \nWokingham Borough Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all staff, other workers and volunteers to share this commitment. 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We’ve got ambitious targets to meet and to achieve everything we have promised to our residents, we need people who are ready to deliver the very best for our communities and show how they can #BeTheDifference. Our vision is to secure the best possible future for our residents, defined by the community prosperity we create and supported by our excellent people and services. If you strive to #BeTheDifference and want to be at the heart of our change and improvement journey, then this could be the perfect job for you.\nAbout the role\nWe are looking to appoint an Advanced Practitioner to join our Community Integrated Response Team (CIRT) services- supporting the Urgent Community Response (UCR 2-hour response), Home First and Short-Term Assessment and Reablement (STAR) services.\nOur teams work across Wirral and are co-located with NHS colleagues in St Catherine's Health Centre. Our services work collaboratively across a multi-disciplinary team, which includes Nurses, Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists, Community Paramedics, Virtual Frailty Ward professionals, Health Care Assistants and Social Care- we are admission prevention and discharge/community services.\nYou will have a key role to play in supporting the delivery of the Personalisation and inclusion Pathways for Adults and Carers ensuring legal framework of the Care Act 2014. Wirral Council are using the 3 Conversations model (3Cs) across all Adult Social Care teams. The ethos of the model is to identify individual’s strengths and aspirations to maximise their independence and wellbeing.\nYou will support and provide professional supervision to qualified Social Workers and unqualified social care professionals in the team, and support with quality assuring assessments with support from Practice Lead colleagues.\nYou will be part of a leadership team, providing leadership and management in conjunction with Team Manager and MDT Leads, responsible for some HR tasks, supporting the daily operational needs of the services.\nAs an Advanced Practitioner you will be expected to support with complex cases, taking the lead role in ensuring that all operational social work practice involving safeguarding, adult protection and assessment are completed in accordance with relevant legislation, policy and procedures. You will work autonomously and independently to support the team in assessing, formulating, implementing, and agreeing care and support plans with adults and carers.\nYou will be responsible for supporting the delivery of health and social care functions for adults/carers for the people of Wirral. You will be responsible for working in partnership with other agencies supporting adults/carers to access services/support in the independent and non-statutory sector. If you enjoy integrated Health and Social Care practice and think you have what it takes to be the difference for our staff and residents, then this could be the perfect job for you.\nAbout the candidate\nWe are looking for someone who can be part of an integrated and supportive team, planning, monitoring and evaluating work with the MDT care team. You’ll need to be qualified Experienced Social Worker and registered with Social Work England and have experience working in community social work and an understanding and experience of hospital prevention and discharge pathways.\nYour experience should include Work within Social Work England Standards of registration, professional values and code of conduct, to provide social work input and support to adults/carers/families helping to promote self-determination, choice and autonomy.\nYou will have knowledge and understanding of Care Act (2014), Mental Capacity Act (2005) and the Human Rights Act (1998). Desirable to have completed Practice Educator and/or Best Interest Assessor qualification.\nAbove all, you will be looking to improve the outcomes for the residents of Wirral and improve the way we engage with our residents to ensure they are at the heart of everything we do.\nIf you have any questions about the role, please contact Team Manager Karen Kelly at <a href=\"mailto:karenkelly@wirral.gov.uk\">karenkelly@wirral.gov.uk</a>\nThis post requires a DBS check. The Safer Recruitment & Employment Policy and the Disclosures for Recruitment Procedure can be found at : <a href=\"https://www.wirral.gov.uk/jobs-and-training/job-vacancies/safer-recruitment-and-employment\">https://www.wirral.gov.uk/jobs-and-training/job-vacancies/safer-recruitment-and-employment</a>\nIf you’re already a Wirral Council employee, and as part of our Talent Strategy, we’re committed to strengthening opportunities for our people to learn, grow, progress and thrive. For many of you, this may be preparing and applying for your next role with us, and we're passionate about ensuring you feel supported throughout your internal recruitment experience. Please get in touch if you want to know more about some of the ways in which we could support you by emailing <a href=\"mailto:recruitment@wirral.gov.uk\">recruitment@wirral.gov.uk</a>\nIf you are a Wirral resident, are unemployed or out of work, and require help with your application, please contact Involve Northwest’s employment and skills team on <a href=\"mailto:info@involvenorthwest.org.uk\">info@involvenorthwest.org.uk</a> or contact 0151 644 4500 or 0151 652 4349.\nWorking at Wirral\nYou’ll also want to know what it’s like to work here so, as a start:\nOur values are more than just pieces of paper on our walls! We’ve all played a role in developing these, so they reflect the immense pride we have in what we do, what matters to us, what inspires us and inform how we think, approach things and behave.\nWe believe in ensuring staff are well looked after, staff wellbeing is a priority for us. We’re serious about recognising and rewarding people for the great things they do. You’ll benefit from our track record of developing, growing and investing in our people.\nWe have a range of staff benefits including staff discounts, an excellent pension scheme which includes a generous employer contribution rate, immediate life cover and ill-health protection. We have a strong flexible working approach, hybrid working, family-friendly employment initiatives and an annual leave package starting with 28 days leave plus public holidays.\nWe have an inclusive, engaged culture, everyone has a voice, everyone is valued for their contribution and understands the role they play in delivering our strategic priorities.\nEach voice is heard, each contribution valued. We embrace diversity in our workforce and recognise it is critical to our success. We support an inclusive culture that champions differences and nurtures a sense of belonging. We encourage people from diverse backgrounds, who share our values and our commitment to inclusion to apply for roles with us.\nWe want you to be your best at work, we create the conditions to help you thrive and we mirror this in our recruitment process. If you’d like us to do anything differently during the recruitment process to make it barrier-free and as accessible as possible please contact <a href=\"mailto:recruitment@wirral.gov.uk\">recruitment@wirral.gov.uk</a>\nPlease note that in accordance with the Council’s policy, employees who are in a formal redeployment situation will be considered in the first instance for all vacancies.\nIt is Council policy not to re-appoint any employee who has left under the terms of the Council's Early Voluntary Retirement (EVR) scheme or who have left with a voluntary severance (VS) package, unless in exceptional circumstances.\nApplications will be accepted until midnight on the closing date.\nWe reserve the right to close this vacancy earlier than the specified date should we receive sufficient applications.\nApplications can only be accepted through the Jobs page following registration. Forms received via the post will not be processed.\nAll applicants invited to interview must evidence their right to work in the UK. Details of required documents can be found by clicking the link at the bottom of the Jobs page.\nThe job description and other supporting documents will not be accessible once the vacancy closing date has passed so if a copy is required you should download it now.\nWe do not accept applications or CV’s from recruitment agencies, unless otherwise stated. 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We provide a home from home setting where children can make friends and feel safe.\n \nAbout the role\nWe aspire for all our children and young people to have opportunities and experiences that enhance their lives. Our aim is to empower young people to achieve and develop skills that will give them a solid foundation to succeed. We further aim to promote social inclusion to access everyday opportunities and community participation.\n \nAbout you\n<ul class=\"customHTML\">\n<li class=\"customHTML\">You will already have a Level 3 in children and young people’s residential care pathway or equivalent qualification or be able to demonstrate a willingness and ability to achieve this within the first 2 years of employment through an apprenticeship.</li>\n<li class=\"customHTML\">Experience in working with young people with disabilities in residential childcare or in a similar caring environment is preferred. 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Our people enjoy all of benefits as other Council employees including membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme and continuous service.\n \nWe work closely with partners in the local community and key organisations including Reading Borough Council, policy, public health and voluntary groups. We are responsible for the delivery of children’s social care, early help & prevention, education services (including SEND). This also includes fostering and adoption, the Youth Offending Service and traded services with schools.\n \nOur main aim is to protect and enhance the lives of the children of Reading. We help families find long-term solutions to ensure children lead happy, healthy and successful lives.\n Our offer\nWe offer a supportive environment to grow and develop your career with the opportunity to put your ideas across. Innovation and ambition is strongly encouraged, and you’ll get a great feel for that working in our friendly and collaborative environment. We offer work sponsorship for overseas applicants and a relocation package.\n \nA competitive salary alongside a range of benefits including:\n<ul class=\"customHTML\">\n<li class=\"customHTML\">Local Government Pension Scheme - includes generous employer contribution.</li>\n<li class=\"customHTML\">Incremental holidays starting with 26 days plus public holidays (rising to 33 after 10 years’ service)</li>\n<li class=\"customHTML\">Discounted Child Care (on site nursery)</li>\n<li class=\"customHTML\">Cycle to work scheme.</li>\n<li class=\"customHTML\">Season train ticket loans</li>\n<li class=\"customHTML\">Salary Sacrifice Car Lease Scheme</li>\n<li class=\"customHTML\">A range of local shopping discounts</li>\n</ul>\n \nPlease note that these dates are indicative at this stage and may be subject to change.\n \nInclusion and Diversity\nWe want Brighter Futures for Children to be a great place to work and to ensure that our children, young people and families are represented in leadership roles and positions of power. A vital part of this is ensuring we are a truly inclusive organisation that encourages diversity in all respects, including diversity of thinking.\n \nWe particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and those of Other Ethnicities, LGBT+, disabled and neurodiverse communities to make a real difference to our children, young people and families so that equalities and justice remains at the heart of everything we do.\n \nAsking for Adjustments\nBrighter Futures for Children is committed to making our recruitment practices barrier-free and as accessible as possible for everyone. This includes making adjustments or changes for disabled people, neurodiverse people or people with long-term health conditions.\n \nIf you would like us to do anything differently during the application, interview or assessment process, including providing information in an alternative format, please let us know.\n \nWe reserve the right to close this advert early if we receive sufficient number of applications\n \nClosing date:Sunday 5th January 2025\nInterview date: to be confirmed\n \n \nWe look forward to hearing from you!","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£25,000 - £39,999","publishDate":"2024-12-13T14:50:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-01-05T14:50:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/2ecb1241-a7ae-4c64-838e-f69a4922a29f.png","score":4022.6194,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"e72923b3-4e18-4e07-b7f1-359b6654158b","title":"Preparing for Adulthood Practitioners","employer":"Hertfordshire County Council","department":"","location":"Stevenage","locationType":3,"description":"Job Title: Preparing for Adulthood Practitioners Starting Salary: £30,559 progressing to £33,366 pa Hours: 37.0 Location: Stevenage or Hemel Hempstead - with travel countywide Contract Type: Permanent and Fixed Term / Secondment (maternity cover) Directorate: Childrens Services About the team Do you want to work with young people with additional needs and their families as they move into adulthood? We want you to work in a dynamic creative service, delivering support to the citizens of Hertfordshire. 0-25 Together Service is a specialist service for disabled children, young people and their families. Our focus is to ensure we support people to make positive decisions in their lives, enabling their independence so that they can take part in their local community. About the role Joining us as a Preparing for Adulthood Practitioner, you'll be working with young people and their families and carers from the age of 14 to 25. No day is the same. You will manage a caseload and work with a range of professionals involved in a young person's life. You will be expected to conduct assessments of their needs in line with relevant legislation and review packages of care. Therefore, you'll need to be able to work under pressure and be extremely well organised, taking a pro-active approach to your workload. About you No previous experience is necessary, but you will need knowledge of social care, good communication skills and have a driving licence and access to a vehicle for work purposes. You will also need to be able to work alone. This is a great opportunity to make a difference to a young person's life. It is busy and varied role, but an opportunity to help our young people move into adulthood. In return we can offer you excellent benefits and development opportunities. Essential criteria:<ul>\n<li>Knowledge of social care</li>\n<li>Ability to work under pressure</li>\n<li>Good communication skills</li>\n<li>Proactive and organisation skills</li>\n<li>Driving licence and access to a vehicle for work</li>\n</ul> 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 Sandra Mann on 01438844660 for an informal discussion about the role. Interview Date: w/c 13th January 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. Secondment This position is open to secondments. If you work for HCC or any other Local Authority and would like to be considered as a Secondment contract, please ensure you complete the Secondment Form as part of your application. If you do not, your application will be considered as a Fixed Term Contract only. Disability Confident We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer and guarantee an interview to anyone disclosing a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria for the post. Safeguarding This role has been identified as requiring a Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check. Driving required You'll need to have the ability to drive and/or travel around Hertfordshire, either using your own mode of transport or a company car to travel to other locations. English Fluency The ability to converse at ease with members of the public and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post (for those whose language is a signed language the provision of a sign language interpreter who speaks English to the necessary standard of fluency will be required). 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Being customer focused and willing to maximise your potential at work are expected. We all work together to achieve the very best for our residents which sometimes means getting involved in projects and trying new tasks outside of your day-to-day job role. We love our staff to suggest new ideas and to have enthusiasm to try out new experiences.  \nThe job role \nAt part of the Communities, Leisure and Health team, Rochford District Council are looking for a Public Health Practitioner Officer to contribute to Public Health and Wellbeing improvements for Rochford District residents through embedding principles of public health within organisations using relevant data analysis to inform policy, strategy and identify priorities that will inform service delivery.\nThe post will also be responsible for the development and implementation of public health and wellbeing related projects.\nThere is a shared Rochford and Castlepoint Health and Wellbeing Board so there will a requirement to work jointly with colleagues in the development of a joint Health and Wellbeing Strategy as part of the locality Health and Wellbeing Board.\nFor further information or for an informal discussion please contact Kim Anderson on 01277 312634.\nRochford District Council is committed to equal opportunities and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. 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We are looking for exceptional candidates to undertake the role of a Lead Practitioner in this team.\nThe successful candidate will supervise a small group of Transition Social Workers as well as managing a small caseload. You will work alongside our Transition Coordinators to oversee all referrals into the service. You will work alongside Children’s Social Care, SEND, Education Providers, Adult Social Care, health colleagues and others to help ensure young people’s achieve a positive transition to adulthood.\nWe need an experienced professional to fill this role and bring passion, creativity and care to those making the transition into Adult Services.\nYou will receive excellent support from your team manager and the wider leadership team.\nIf you are interested and would like to discuss the role further, then please contact Stephen Roper (Service Manager) on 07929 769 251.\nWho are we?\nSefton is a diverse and exciting local authority that is on a journey of aspiration and ambition as it works towards delivering its exciting Sefton 2030 Vision. This journey is shared with our partners and communities as we strive to ensure Sefton is a confident and connected Borough.\nSefton as a Place to Live and Work\nBoasting 22 miles of stunning coastline, Sefton is a leading coastal tourist destination with a flourishing visitor economy. Spanning the busy Port of Liverpool, the famous Antony Gormley’s ‘Another Place’ installation, attractive beaches and dunes, to the resort town of Southport, the diversity of the Borough provides a unique mix of urban and natural setting.\nThis is a diverse and exciting Borough where people can enjoy a great work-life balance. With excellent transport links, Sefton is well placed for accessing cities across the Northwest, including Liverpool, Manchester and areas such as the Wirral, Halton and Knowsley.\nThis is an exciting time to come and work with us. We want to hear from people who possess drive and passion. We need committed Social Workers to support our development, improvement plans and outcomes for vulnerable adults in our community.\nOur Vision and Journey so far….\nSefton Adult Social Care have high aspirations for the service to work with our most vulnerable residents to complete excellent person-centred and high-quality assessments, the outcomes of which will positively impact on well-being and support people to live healthier lives. We are in the process of expanding our early intervention and prevention offer to our residents, using innovative approaches and the latest technological solutions. Sefton Adult Social Care have an ethos of coproducing and codesigning services with our residents and stakeholders to ensure they meet the needs of our service users whilst ensuring that we respect people’s dignity, rights, and choices. As a service we recognise the importance of increasing choice enabling people to have control over their lives, and we are committed to improving outcomes and maximising independence of our service users.\nWhat we require from you:\n<ul>\n<li>Social Work Degree or equivalent Social Work Qualification</li>\n<li>Current registration with Social Work England</li>\n<li>High aspirations to improve the lives our most vulnerable residents</li>\n<li>Exceptional knowledge of the Care Act</li>\n<li>Ability to manage your own workload and to work independently as well as in a team.</li>\n<li>Ability to make person centred, complex decisions, using evidence-based tools and analysis.</li>\n<li>Ability to provide management and supervision for qualified and unqualified workers and promote their development and high standards of practice.</li>\n<li>Ability to understand and demonstrate a commitment to equality and diversity.</li>\n<li>Ability to effectively undertake partnership working with all our stakeholders and further develop these relationships.</li>\n<li>Commitment to your own personal development and professional growth.</li>\n</ul>\nOur offer to you\n<ul>\n<li>To be part of an established, caring, and welcoming team</li>\n<li>Manageable caseloads</li>\n<li>Access to good quality, monthly, reflective supervision</li>\n<li>A comprehensive induction programme</li>\n<li>A wide variety of career progression routes bespoke to individual training and development needs as identified in annual PDRs</li>\n<li>Partnership with Research in Practice, providing access to online webinars, podcasts and materials linked to the latest research and policy updates to support your CPD and inform evidence-based reports</li>\n<li>28 days annual leave rising to 33 days after 5 years continual service plus 8 bank holidays</li>\n<li>Enhanced sick pay, maternity/adoption leave pay and maternity support leave schemes.</li>\n<li>Excellent pension scheme.</li>\n<li>Opportunities for agile/flexible working</li>\n<li>Access to free eye tests and where appropriate, contribution towards spectacles</li>\n<li>Discounted gym membership with all Active Sefton gyms</li>\n<li>Cycle to work scheme</li>\n<li>Access to local benefits and discounts on products and services</li>\n<li>Hybrid working e.g. the ability to work from home or office for some part of the working week</li>\n<li>Occupational Health Service available to advise on work related health issues.</li>\n<li>Commitment to supporting your emotional and mental health with access to a free and confidential employee counselling service</li>\n<li>Assistance with relocation if eligible.</li>\n<li>Access to our Professional Practice Forum</li>\n</ul>\n \nInterviews to be held on: Friday 17th January 2025 – in person.\n ","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"Grade J, SCP 36 - 39, £45,718 to £48,710 per annum","publishDate":"2024-11-29T12:38:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-01-05T23:59:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/3869f487-21d1-4301-8475-0222de8eb24f.png","score":3865.1887,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"9d50482f-411f-47ce-9a6a-99a709cfe489","title":"Families First Practitioner / Coach","employer":"London Borough Of Waltham Forest","department":"","location":"To be confirmed","locationType":3,"description":"JOB DESCRIPTION Organisation: London Borough of Waltham Forest Directorate: Stronger Communities Grade: PO2 £41,442 - £44,331 Contract Type: Full-time/Permanent (5 days a week) Working hours per week: 36 hours per week 9am-5pm Application Deadline: 10/01/2025 Proposed Interview Date(s): TBC Reference:1550 About Us: Bursting with culture, energy, and opportunity, the London Borough of Waltham Forest is a fantastic and exciting place to work. We are a highly ambitious borough. Driven by culture and the innate creativity of our residents, we have developed new and innovative ways to build our communities. Our Council is relentlessly resident-focused, insight-led, digitally driven and commercially minded; a Council focused on meeting the needs of our existing and future residents. London Borough of Waltham Forest is one of the <a href=\"https://www.london.gov.uk/good-work-standard\">Mayor of London's Good Work Standard</a> employers. This accreditation is a proof of our commitment to creating a healthy, fair and inclusive workplace. This includes fair pay and conditions, workplace well-being, skills and progression and diversity and recruitment. The Council's preference is for online application. However, if you have a disability and are unable to complete an online application, please email <a href=\"mailto:recruitment@walthamforest.gov.uk\">recruitment@walthamforest.gov.uk</a> so we can arrange an alternative application method. Click here for further information on the <a href=\"https://www.walthamforest.gov.uk/council-and-elections/your-data-and-privacy/our-privacy-notices/hr-recruitment-privacy-notice\">Human Resources recruitment privacy notice</a>. About the role: The London Borough of Waltham Forest is recruiting for a Early Help Practitioner based in Queens Road Family Hub. You will deliver integrated and comprehensive early intervention services to children and young people and their families with the aim of supporting them to achieve positive outcomes, increase their resilience and improve family functioning. You will manage a caseload of families, conducting in depth assessments to identify needs, utilise the Team Around the Family process to effectively action plan with the family and other professionals. You will ensure that families and or individuals are met with in according with Early Help standards to ensure that there is a timely review of the progress of the family. You will form and maintain good links with partners and coordinate services and, where applicable, source resources to aid the delivery of services to the families. This will include working with the Queens Road Family Hub. In the London Borough of Waltham Forest, we take equality and inclusion seriously and are passionate about creating an inclusive workplace that promotes and values diversity and difference and is a true reflection of the diverse communities of Waltham Forest. We are committed to fostering an environment that empowers our workforce and gives them the freedom to bring their authentic self to work to provide excellent services to all. <a href=\"https://fs-filestore-eu.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/Waltham_Forest/Role%20Profiles/Family_Practitioner_Role_Profile_2022.pdf\">>> Click here to download the Role Profile <<</a> Knowledge, Skills and Experience <ul> <li>Knowledge of signs and indicators of child abuse and neglect, and understanding of child protection issues</li> <li>Experience of working with children and families with specific, multiple and complex needs</li> <li>Experience of child engagement, child's voice work, and ensuring they remain at the center of interventions</li> <li>Experience of family outreach work including home visiting</li> <li>Knowledge and understanding of families from a range of cultures and communities</li> <li>Ability to chair meetings such as the Team Around the Family (TAF) or professionals meetings</li> <li>Excellent interpersonal skills</li> <li>Experience of partnership working</li> <li>Good planning and organisational skills,</li> <li>Proven initiative and judgement to identify and resolve problems</li> <li>Good ICT skills - both standard Microsoft applications and specialist systems</li> </ul> Indicative Qualifications <ul> <li>Degree or equivalent or vocational qualification in relevant subject or area</li> <li>Evidence of Continuous Professional Development</li> </ul> Terms and conditions: The below terms and conditions apply to this role: Satisfactory employment references and CIFAS identity checks; Satisfactory declaration of interest; This role is subject to safer recruitment practices as it involves work with children and/ or vulnerable adults; Satisfactory DBS check; As a public authority, we must ensure that members of staff in public-facing roles are able to speak fluent English. This means that they must have a command of spoken English, with confidence and accuracy, sufficient for the effective performance of their role. This requirement does not refer to any particular English language qualifications, regional or international accents, dialects, speech impediments or the tone of conversations. It does not require staff to speak only in English. How to Apply: Interested candidates are invited to submit their applications online by pressing the 'Apply' button below. This includes a supporting statement that outlines to us how your skills and experience make you a good candidate for this vacancy. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible. Equal Opportunity Employer: Waltham Forest is a diverse borough where diversity is valued and is integral to both, service delivery and employment of its staff. The Council is proud of its rich mix of communities and as the largest employer in the area, it works hard to respond to the changing needs of its population. We use our statutory duties on race, gender and disability equality and best practice in respect of age, faith and sexual orientation to ensure equality of opportunity in the workplace. The Council is committed to meeting its 4 equality objectives: - Promoting equality of opportunity - Opposing all forms of discrimination, intolerance and disadvantage - Ensuring our workforce reflects the diverse communities of Waltham Forest at all levels. - Providing fair, appropriate, accessible and excellent Services to all. Respecting Diversity is a core Council value. To support the above and reduce the risk of bias in its recruitment activities, the council is operating an anonymous shortlisting process, which hides personal information that can identify individuals until their application has been considered for shortlisting. The council also operates a scheme whereby, for jobs graded up to and including scale SO2, internal candidates are considered first. This includes those candidates who self-identify as having a disability for the purposes of the Disability Confident scheme. For more information, please refer to our recruitment and selection policy. We are keen to support employees to balance their working life with other commitments. Therefore, wherever possible, we will consider working arrangements that suit an individual's personal circumstances whilst still meeting the needs of the Council. If you would like to discuss the possible flexible working options that might be applicable to this role, please contact the person named below or feel free to discuss this during your interview. For more information on the benefits of working for the Council,please visit <a href=\"https://www.walthamforest.gov.uk/jobs-and-training/find-jobs-and-other-opportunities/working-us\">https://www.walthamforest.gov.uk/jobs-</a> <a href=\"https://www.walthamforest.gov.uk/jobs-and-training/find-jobs-and-other-opportunities/working-us\">and-training/find-jobs-and-other-opportunities/working-us</a>. Contact Information: If you have any questions about this vacancy or the application process, please contact Lisa Mathurin, Family Help Lead for Schools at Lisa.mathurin<a href=\"mailto:reece.armand@walthamforest.gov.uk\">@walthamforest.gov.uk</a> or 07776589575 If you have any technical issues when trying to apply for this post, please contact our Recruitment Team via email at <a href=\"mailto:recruitment@walthamforest.gov.uk\">recruitment@walthamforest.gov.uk</a>.","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"GBP 41,442.00 - 44,331.00 per year","publishDate":"2024-12-18T09:30:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-01-10T23:59:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/c7bdb5d3-954c-48d8-89e7-7fb4f298af45.jpg","score":3818.9983,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"0608b9eb-77e6-4d4f-8366-971b56ba7620","title":"Drug and Alcohol Mental Health Practitioner","employer":"Bracknell Forest Council","department":"","location":"Bracknell","locationType":3,"description":"<h3>This role is being advertised on behalf of Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust</h3>\n<h3>Job overview</h3>\nAn exciting opportunity has arisen for a registered nurse, other healthcare professional or social worker to work across the Bracknell Community Mental Health Team (CMHT) and substance misuse service, New Hope. This is a Band 6 role. \nWe are looking for a registered professional who is driven, passionate and excited to be working with and the link between two essential community services to make a real difference to our service users’ lives.\nThe successful candidate will support a caseload of individuals with complex mental illness with substance misuse difficulties. They will also help to support colleagues in both teams to understand the complex interplay of mental health and substance misuse by carrying out assessments and contributing to care plans and Recovery Plans. \nThe role will offer autonomy and variety, working across two supportive teams. The role will also offer flexibility, with the successful candidate able to benefit from a hybrid approach to working, if desired.\n<h3>Main duties of the job</h3>\n<ul>\n<li>To support a caseload of individuals with mental illness and substance misuse difficulties.</li>\n<li>To work across the CMHT and New Hope (DAAT) teams, providing support via their unique dual specialism.</li>\n<li>To use appropriate, evidence based, therapeutic interventions to address the co-occurring mental health, alcohol and substance use needs of service users and their families.</li>\n<li>Assessment of risk and care needs in line with both team’s models of work and recovery. To use these assessments to then inform the care and support that is provided to the individual. </li>\n</ul>\n<h3>Working for our organisation</h3>\nBerkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a specialist mental health and community health services trust. Rated ‘outstanding’ by the CQC, we’re committed to providing the best possible care to people across Berkshire. As an employer, we’re committed to offering an inclusive and compassionate environment where our people share in a sense of belonging and are supported to flourish.\nOur values at Berkshire Healthcare are:\n<ul>\n<li>Caring for and about you is our top priority</li>\n<li>Committed to providing good quality, safe services</li>\n<li>Working Together with you to develop innovative solutions</li>\n</ul>\nYour wellbeing is important to us. Some of the benefits of working for us include:\n<ul>\n<li>Flexible working options to support work-life balance</li>\n<li>27 days’ annual leave rising with service + opportunity to buy and sell</li>\n<li>Generous NHS pension scheme</li>\n<li>Excellent learning and career development opportunities</li>\n<li>‘Cycle to Work’ and car leasing scheme including electric vehicles</li>\n<li>Access to a range of wellbeing tools and services</li>\n<li>Discounts at hundreds of popular retailers and restaurants</li>\n<li>Staff networks for race, diversity, disabilities, the environment and armed forces community to support equality</li>\n<li>Generous maternity, paternity, adoption and special leave</li>\n<li>Free parking across Trust site</li>\n</ul>\n<h3>Detailed job description and main responsibilities</h3>\nThe “must haves” for you to be considered for this role:\n<ol>\n<li> A registered nurse, HCP or social worker with a recognised degree-level qualification and professional registration. 2. Previous, significant experience of working with individuals with a dual-diagnosis. 3. Dynamic and proactive, and excited to take on a new challenge.</li>\n</ol>\nFor further information about the role, please see attached job description and person specification. \nWe strongly encourage you to review how you meet the criteria in the person specification and write about this point-by-point in your supporting statement for the best chance of being shortlisted. \nWe are committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community. Our commitment to inclusion is reflected in our accreditations: Race Equality Matters Silver Trailblazer, Neurodiversity in Business Corporate Member, Disability Confident Leader, Carer Confident Level 2, and the Armed Forces Covenant Gold Award. Reasonable adjustments will be provided to candidates as needed. \nWe welcome a conversation about flexibility and any other questions you may have. Please don’t hesitate to call: Sarah Beaumont on 0118 904 6800 or email sarah.beaumont@berkshire.nhs.uk who’ll be delighted to help. \nPlease note, if we receive a high number of applications, we may close this role earlier than the advertised closing date, so please submit your application as soon as possible.\n<h3>Person specification</h3>\n<h4>Education/Qualifications/Training</h4>\n<h5>Essential criteria</h5>\n<ul>\n<li>Registered Mental Health Nurse OR Other Health Professional OR registered Social Worker</li>\n<li>Evidence of continuing professional development</li>\n</ul>\n<h5>Desirable criteria</h5>\n<ul>\n<li>IT literate</li>\n<li>Experience supporting student health professionals</li>\n</ul>\n<h4>Continuous Professional Development</h4>\n<h5>Essential criteria</h5>\n<ul>\n<li>Desire to undertake further training and self-improvement to support patient experience</li>\n</ul>\n<h4>Previous Experience</h4>\n<h5>Essential criteria</h5>\n<ul>\n<li>Experience within a mental health setting</li>\n<li>Evidence of clinical leadership skills</li>\n<li>Experience of working with patients who also use alcohol or drugs and have a co-existing mental health issue</li>\n<li>In depth knowledge and understanding of addictive substances, the problems they may cause and the interventions/approaches that help.</li>\n</ul>\n<h4>Knowledge, Skills & Abilities</h4>\n<h5>Essential criteria</h5>\n<ul>\n<li>Excellent oral and written communication skills</li>\n<li>Knowledge of Mental Health legislation, which included the Mental Health Act, Mental Capacity Act and DOLs</li>\n<li>Report writing and presentations.</li>\n<li>Team-working and the ability to play an effective part in a wider MDT and specialist partner agencies</li>\n<li>Able to work effectively with clinical teams</li>\n<li>Able to work under pressure</li>\n<li>Ability to work in a stressful environment</li>\n</ul>\n<h4>Additional Requirements</h4>\n<h5>Essential criteria</h5>\n<ul>\n<li>Car User</li>\n</ul>\n \nThese are the values that we live by at Berkshire Healthcare:\n<ul>\n<li>\nCaring for and about you is our top priority</li>\n<li>\nCommitted to providing good quality, safe services</li>\n<li>working Together with you to develop innovative solutions</li>\n</ul>\nWe welcome people who share these values to come and work for us.","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£39,205 - £47,084 per annum (Incl. of HCAS)","publishDate":"2024-12-10T16:11:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2024-12-22T23:59:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/190e3c94-18fe-43ae-8359-349736314138.jpg","score":3812.6704,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"69c4ec7e-b129-4d18-8762-7e7bc9e0c593","title":"Qualified Childrens Senior Practitioners","employer":"Hertfordshire County Council","department":"","location":"Hertfordshire","locationType":3,"description":"Job Title: Qualified Children's Senior Practitioner Starting Salary: £41,511 per annum + £6,243 pa market enhanced payment progressing to £45,718 per annum + £6,084 pa market enhanced payment PLUS £1k one off welcome payment* Hours: 37 Location: Base locations in Stevenage and Apsley. Whilst you will have a base, each team has a geographic area they cover which will require regular access to a vehicle in order to travel to meetings. Contract Type: Permanent Directorate: Childrens Services 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>Adoption</li>\n<li>Joint Police Children Protection & Investigation Team (JCPIT)</li>\n<li>0-25 Disability Service</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 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>Adoption:<ul>\n<li>3 years post qualified experience, including experience in Adoption and understanding of Adoption regulations.</li>\n<li>Experience of / ability to complete assessments of prospective Adopters.</li>\n<li>Experience of / ability to provide support to prospective providers and children.</li>\n<li>An understanding that Hertfordshire County Council is part of the Adopt East Regional Adoption Alliance, and the ability to work across the alliance, including out of county meetings.</li>\n</ul>Joint Police Children Protection & Investigation Team (JCPIT):<ul>\n<li>Please note this role is subject to additional police checks on appointment.</li>\n<li>Our team is based at Police Headquarters in Hatfield.</li>\n<li>It is expected that you will be on duty rota which may require you to work beyond 5.30pm. On duty days you are required to be in the office.</li>\n<li>You will be completing safety plan with the oversight of JCPIT Team manager and police.</li>\n<li>You will be attending CP and SARC medicals with the health team and pre-assessments with the JCPIT police colleagues.</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> 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. Disability Confident We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer and guarantee an interview to anyone disclosing a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria for the post. Safeguarding This role has been identified as requiring a Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check. Driving required You'll need to have the ability to drive and/or travel around Hertfordshire, either using your own mode of transport or a company car to travel to other locations. English Fluency The ability to converse at ease with members of the public and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post (for those whose language is a signed language the provision of a sign language interpreter who speaks English to the necessary standard of fluency will be required). Further information about the legal requirement can be found here.","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£41,511 pa progressing to £45,718 pa","publishDate":"2024-08-06T03:31:51.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-01-20T06:00:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/ebf1126d-e529-4a5c-996f-5d3b657ea785.png","score":3770.415,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"5f4b1bc7-ebbf-485d-b74d-dc98b907584f","title":"Early Years Practitioner Apprentice","employer":"Camden Council","department":"","location":"Regents Park Children's Centre, Augustus Street","locationType":3,"description":"<div>\n<h2 class=\"heading\">Description</h2>\n<div>\nQualification: <a href=\"https://www.instituteforapprenticeships.org/apprenticeship-standards/early-years-practitioner/\">Early Years Practitioner Level 2</a>\n</div>\n<div> </div>\n<div>\nContract length: 15 Months</div>\n<div> </div>\n<div>About Camden</div>\n<div> </div>\n<div>Camden is building somewhere everyone can thrive, by making our borough the best place to live, work, study, and visit. Because we’re not just home to UK’s fast-growing economy. We’re home to the most important conversations happening today. And we’re making radical social change a reality, so that nobody gets left behind. Here’s where you can help decide a better future for us all.</div>\n<div> </div>\n<div>Camden is delivering the Family Hub and Start for Life programme, building on the strong offer of universal and targeted support for families with children 0-19 years (or 25 years with SEND), delivered by the council and partners. The Integrated Early Years’ Service aims to reduce inequalities and improve outcomes for children and their mothers, fathers and carers. Our service vision is that “Every child has the best start in life, high quality early education and ready for school at age 5”. We provide a place in communities for families to meet and support each other and a range of prevention and early intervention services and activities from pregnancy to age 5 years, with a focus of on the first 1001 days. Our nursery provision supports children’s learning and contributes to narrowing the gap in attainment between disadvantaged children and their more affluent peers. Our nurseries deliver high quality early years experiences to support children’s learning and to improve their future life chances.</div>\n<div> </div>\n<div>About the role</div>\n<div> </div>\n<div>We have exciting opportunities for an Early Years Practitioner Apprentice to join our well-established team providing high quality early years provision in our outstanding and good settings across the borough. We are looking for enthusiastic, creative individuals who can enhance our teams to raise levels of attainment for all children in Camden. This is an Apprenticeship Pathway opportunity. On completion of the 15-month apprenticeship, subject to meeting minimum requirements and satisfactory skills development. The post holder will have the chance to progress onto Early Years Practitioner post at Camden Council and eventually provide cover to other nurseries across the borough as and when required, often at short notice. </div>\n<div> </div>\n<div>Work Environment</div>\n<div> </div>\n<div>The work environment is busy, and the post holder needs to adapt to frequently changing demands, including being able to work the shift patterns required between 8am and 6pm and covering at another one of our maintained nurseries as required. The work environment includes working both the indoor and outdoor learning environment. The post holder may be required to work outside of normal hours on occasion, with due notice.</div>\n</div>\n<div>\n<h2 class=\"heading\">Duties</h2>\n<ul>\n<li>You will learn how to provide support for the high-quality integrated day care and early education to children from birth to 5 years within a multi-disciplinary team and in line with and exceeding the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage.</li>\n<li>Learn how to develop the skills needed to the plan, implement and evaluate a high-quality early year’s curriculum which includes a full commitment to anti-discriminatory practice. This will include working in support of daily, weekly, and termly planning to meet individual children's needs and interests and sometimes contributing to record keeping that tracks the development of the individual child.</li>\n<li>Learn how to promote children’s development within a secure, safe and stimulating environment, and with reference to good practice curriculum guidance appropriate to the ages and stages of development of the children.</li>\n<li>Learn how to assist in the assessment of children’s overall development, for example feeding back observations and contributing to developmental records to a high standard.</li>\n<li>Learn how to effectively manage the behaviour of the children in line with procedural guidance and to support planned interventions for children with SEND and additional needs.</li>\n<li>Learn how to provide supportive appropriate physical care, in areas of washing, toileting, changing, feeding, dressing, comforting, and administering medication.</li>\n<li>After training the post holder will be required to help with first aid provision, comforting sick or injured children. In emergency situations the post holder will need to liaise with the designated first-aider, senior staff and medical professionals, Any basic medical procedures that may need to be carried out will have training provided.</li>\n<li>Learn how to identify and work with due regard to Child Protection procedures and to report matters of concern to the Head or Designated safeguarding lead.</li>\n<li>To assist in organising outings for children’s interest, education and enjoyment and with regard to safety.</li>\n<li>To regularly check the suitability and safety of play equipment and to work with due regard to the health and safety of the children, colleagues and all service users.</li>\n<li>To assist with the wider developments of the centre as a community resource, including participation in drop-ins and toy library services, parent education and family support initiatives.</li>\n<li>Commitment to working towards the Level 2 Early years Practitioner apprenticeship Standard</li>\n</ul>\nRelationships\n<ul>\n<li>Reports to the Senior Early Years Educator, Nursery Cass Teacher the Deputy head/SENCO and the Head of Nursery.</li>\n<li>Liaises daily with the whole staff team to check children’s individual needs including allergens.</li>\n<li>Create meaningful, sensitive relationships with all children.</li>\n<li>Work closely with Mothers, Fathers and Carers.</li>\n<li>Other professionals working with children, including Family Support Services, Health, Family Support and Social Workers SEN Advisors, the Quality Development Lead and senior managers.</li>\n<li>Members of the public, local schools and community groups</li>\n</ul>\n</div>\n<div>\n<h2 class=\"heading\">Essential criteria</h2>\n<ol>\n<li>Willingness to learn about the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) and child development for children aged from birth to 5 years and a keenness to learn about the curriculum guidance for this age group.</li>\n<li>To have a good level of spoken and written English to be ability to communicate effectively with a wide range of people.</li>\n<li>Willingness to learn how to plan, implement, and evaluate an early year’s curriculum.</li>\n<li>To have some knowledge of the ethnic, religious, and cultural diversities in the community, to understand the effects on the provision of services and how to respond when the needs of a particular group are not being met.</li>\n<li>To have some knowledge of the functions of agencies involved in the provision of care and education of young children and commitment to work in partnership.</li>\n<li>An ability to effectively be able to manage children’s behaviour within a group setting.</li>\n<li>To have the ability to use information technology systems and equipment.</li>\n<li>To understand the importance of confidentiality and to be able to listen and respond appropriately with tact and diplomacy in sensitive situations.</li>\n<li>To have some understanding of child protection procedures and an ability to use this knowledge in practice.</li>\n<li>Willing to learn new skills and participate in training and working towards an apprenticeship qualification.</li>\n</ol>\n</div>\n<div>\n<h2 class=\"heading\">Additional information</h2>\n<div>Diversity & Inclusion</div>\n<div> </div>\n<div>We want Camden Council to be a great place to work and to ensure that our communities are represented across our workforce. A vital part of this is ensuring we are a truly inclusive organisation that encourages diversity in all respects, including diversity of thinking. We particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and those of Other Ethnicities, LGBT+, disabled and neurodiverse communities to make a real difference to our residents so that equalities and justice remains at the heart of everything we do. Click Diversity and Inclusion for more information on our commitment.</div>\n<div> </div>\n<div>Asking for Adjustments</div>\n<div> </div>\n<div>Camden is committed to making our recruitment practices barrier-free and as accessible as possible for everyone. This includes making adjustments or changes for disabled people, neurodiverse people or people with long-term health conditions. If you would like us to do anything differently during the application, interview or assessment process, including providing information in an alternative format, please contact us on 020 7974 8778, at apprenticeships@camden.gov.uk or post to 5 Pancras Square, London, N1C 4AG</div>\n</div>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"26000","publishDate":"2024-12-12T10:59:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-01-06T10:59:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/4e8ef9bb-d425-422a-93a1-aea8346124ae.PNG","score":3712.729,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"479d1ae6-a56f-4a80-8f54-44346a695525","title":"Childrens Senior Practitioner","employer":"Hertfordshire County Council","department":"","location":"Hemel Hempstead & Stevenage","locationType":2,"description":"Job Title: Qualified Children's Senior Practitioner Starting Salary: £41,511 per annum + £6,243 pa market enhanced payment progressing to £45,718 per annum + £6,084 pa market enhanced payment PLUS £1k one off welcome payment* Hours: 37 Location: Base locations in Stevenage and Apsley. 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The overarching vision for Children’s Services is that we work in a ‘flexible and balanced’ way with a focus on ‘continuous improvement’; this is underpinned by a ‘mix and blend’ approach by adopting hybrid ways of working, balancing the need for collaborative workspaces with the right technology for staff to work from home and touchdown areas where this is right for you and for our families.\n<h2 class=\"lumesse-section-header lumesse-section-header-2\">About the role</h2>\nEach Team is made up of; a Team Manager, Consultant Social Worker(s), Senior Practitioners, Social Workers, Children's Practitioners and Family Practitioners. We are looking for experienced Social Workers to join one of the following teams:\n<ul>\n<li>Family Safeguarding</li>\n<li>0-25 Disability Service</li>\n<li>Fostering</li>\n<li>Adoption</li>\n</ul>\nAs a Senior Practitioner, you will already have highly developed specialist knowledge of Social Work practice. Your advanced expertise and knowledge will help you to take the lead on complex cases within the department.\nThis is a varied and challenging role where you will have shared responsibility for leading less experience staff. You will have a key role in researching and sharing up to date social work practice alongside creating a clear vision for the future and ensuring the best outcomes for children and their families are realised.\n<h2 class=\"lumesse-section-header lumesse-section-header-3\">About you</h2>\nIt is essential that all Social Workers who apply have the following:\n<ul>\n<li>Qualified and Social Work England Registered</li>\n<li>At least 2 years post qualification experience</li>\n<li>Strong written and verbal communication skills</li>\n<li>Knowledge of legislation, guidance, policy, and procedures</li>\n<li>Proficient in the use of Microsoft IT package</li>\n<li>Full UK Driving Licence</li>\n<li>Regular Access to a vehicle</li>\n</ul>\nIn addition to the above, below outlines team specific essential criteria:\nFamily Safeguarding:\n<ul>\n<li>Significant senior level frontline experience in a safeguarding team.</li>\n<li>Recent experience of case work in Assessments, Child Protection, Children Looked After and Care Proceedings</li>\n<li>In-depth knowledge of relevant childcare legislation is necessary to undertake work in this role effectively. </li>\n</ul>\n0-25 Disability Service:\n<ul>\n<li>Ability to complete robust assessments & to assess risk.</li>\n<li>Ability to work in a relationship-based way.</li>\n</ul>\nFostering:\n<ul>\n<li>Knowledge of TSD standards, fostering regulations and legislation.</li>\n<li>Experience in undertaking fostering assessments, supervising foster carers and working with children looked after, and providing support to foster carers and parents</li>\n<li>You must be prepared to visit foster carers who live out of county.</li>\n</ul>\nAdoption:\n<ul>\n<li>3 years post qualified experience, including experience in Adoption and understanding of Adoption regulations.</li>\n<li>Experience of / ability to complete assessments of prospective Adopters.</li>\n<li>Experience of / ability to provide support to prospective providers and children.</li>\n<li>An understanding that Hertfordshire County Council is part of the Adopt East Regional Adoption Alliance, and the ability to work across the alliance, including out of county meetings.</li>\n</ul>\n \nThis job role is within the Health and Social Care, level 11 job profile. Please locate this via: \n<a href=\"https://eur02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.hertfordshire.gov.uk%2Fhealthandsocialcare&data=05%7C02%7CSusie.Barrett%40hertfordshire.gov.uk%7C87b1ce8d2dd54ac2493208dc3798d31d%7C53e92c3666174e71a989dd739ad32a4d%7C0%7C0%7C638446376714807359%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=TBSFiooJ3FxaUk6UgQEIxwEjH5LTkuYD1M4N%2FlP9xzU%3D&reserved=0\">Job profiles - Health and social care</a> \n \nTo read more about our service and opportunities available visit our <a href=\"https://jobs.hertfordshire.gov.uk/departments/work-with-children-and-families/childrens-social-work.aspx\">Childrens Social Work page</a>\n \nRecruitment timeline: We review all applications on a regular basis with interviews arranged on an ad hoc basis - please check your emails for updates. \n<a href=\"https://jobs.hertfordshire.gov.uk/about-us/about-us.aspx\">Benefits of working for us</a> \nAdditional Benefits for Social Work roles include:\n<ul>\n<li>Monthly Market Enhanced Payment</li>\n<li>One off £1k Welcome Payment* (terms & conditions apply)</li>\n<li>Lease Car Scheme</li>\n<li>Up to £6 relocation expenses</li>\n<li>Hybrid working model</li>\n<li>5 Days additional annual leave entitlement</li>\n</ul>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£41,511 per annum + £6,243 pa market enhanced payment progressing to £45,718 per annum + £6,084 pa market enhanced payment PLUS £1k one off welcome payment*","publishDate":"2024-08-22T15:57:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2024-12-31T22:57:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/9467237e-d1b4-4cc9-89a3-1447799507a3.png","score":3712.729,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"be24f9ac-caff-44c7-82d1-e06293e8149e","title":"Early Years Practitioner","employer":"Brighton & Hove City Council","department":"","location":"Cherry Tree Nursery, Brentwood Road","locationType":3,"description":"<h2>Job introduction</h2>We are seeking a minimum level 3 or higher qualified Early Years practitioner.\n\nThe starting salary for this role is equivalent to £13.69 per hour.\n\nshifts between 07:45am and 6pm. We are happy to consider candidates who require some flexibility e.g. can't work a certain day of the week, however you will need to be able to start at 7:45 and finish at 6pm regularly \n\nWe would welcome any candidate to visit our setting to meet our staff team, see our learning spaces and hear about our ethos.\n\nFor an informal discussion or to arrange a Visit, please contact Eleanor Macey - Nursery Manager on 01273 296052.\n<h2>About the role</h2>Cherry Tree Nursery is one of Brighton and Hove City Council Family Hub Nurseries.\n\nWe operate five nurseries across the City and provide a high quality service for children aged from 3 months to 5 years.\n\nWe are open Monday to Friday from 8am to 6pm.\n\nWe are located within Hollingdean Family Hub which has been purpose built to meet the needs of young children and their families.\n\nThe nursery is open plan and provides children with lots of space to play and learn. We have a large garden space where children can climb trees, plant vegetables, ride bikes and explore nature.\n\nWe have a play-based approach to learning in a fun, happy and calm atmosphere.\n\nWe are proud of our staff who are qualified or working towards a qualification, who share our passion for delivering a high standard of care to the children and provide exciting opportunities for the children to grow, learn and develop into confident young people.\n\nApplicants must have:\n\n<ul>\n\t<li>a minimum Level 3 qualification in Early years and childcare</li>\n\t<li>experience of working with young children in an early year’s environment</li>\n\t<li>a fun positive attitude to work</li>\n\t<li>experience of delivering the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS)</li>\n\t<li>passion to learn and develop</li>\n\t<li>experience of meeting the individual needs of young children and their families</li>\n\t<li>demonstrate a passion and commitment for providing high quality care and learning opportunities</li>\n\t<li>excellent communication skills.</li>\n</ul>\n\nThe role involves:\n\n<ul>\n\t<li>being a key person for a group of children</li>\n\t<li>building relationships</li>\n\t<li>being an inspiration to the children</li>\n\t<li>supporting attachment building</li>\n\t<li>ensuring the children feel safe</li>\n\t<li>carrying out observations</li>\n\t<li>assessing children</li>\n\t<li>supporting growth and development.</li>\n</ul>\n\nWe will provide:\n\n<ul>\n\t<li>Salary above market average starting at £26,409 for a full-time post of 37 hours a week, equivalent to £13.69 per hour</li>\n\t<li>25 days paid holiday every year plus bank holidays, rising to 28 days holiday after five years service.</li>\n\t<li>a full induction and training programme</li>\n\t<li>3 in house training days per year, plus other opportunities to attend individual training courses.</li>\n\t<li>Encouragement and support to further your education through continued professional development.</li>\n\t<li>Generous pension scheme</li>\n\t<li>Loans available to support with bus travel or buying a bike and deposits on rental properties, these are paid back over the year straight from your salary.</li>\n\t<li>Staff discount scheme can be used in local shops/cafes and national stores, includes free rides volks rail, discounted cinema tickets, and discounted gift cards.</li>\n\t<li>ongoing support in the form of regular supervisions and appraisals</li>\n\t<li>The opportunity to work as part of a dedicated team</li>\n\t<li>A setting that is child and family centred, not for a profit</li>\n</ul>\n\nPlease read our <a href=\"https://www.brighton-hove.gov.uk/jobs/open-vacancies-and-how-apply-brighton-hove-city-council/supporting-your-job-application/how-apply-job-council\">Apply for a job at the council</a> pages carefully. They give you all the guidance you need to complete your application as well as information on what will happen after you’ve submitted your application and at interview.\n\nAs part of your application, you will need to upload your CV and answers to some shortlisting questions. Your answers to the shortlisting questions are the most important part of your application as they will be used in the shortlisting process to assess whether you meet the essential requirements for the role that are set out in the person specification and to decide whether you should be offered an interview. Before you start your application, please read our guidance here (<a href=\"https://www.brighton-hove.gov.uk/jobs/open-vacancies-and-how-apply-brighton-hove-city-council/supporting-your-job-application/cv-guidance\">CV guidance</a>) and <a href=\"https://www.brighton-hove.gov.uk/jobs/open-vacancies-and-how-apply-brighton-hove-city-council/supporting-your-job-application/shortlisting-questions-guidance\">Shortlisting questions guidance</a> as this gives important advice which will increase your chance of success in the shortlisting process.\n<h2>Additional information</h2>Your starting salary will be pro rata if the above position is part-time or term-time only.\n\nPlease note that this post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, and is subject to a Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) Check.\n<h2>Company information</h2>Encouraging a diverse workforce\n\nOur city is known and loved for its diversity. Not only is the mixture of people, culture and skills vital to the economic and social development of the city, it's what makes Brighton & Hove such a great place to live, work and visit. We are committed to developing and retaining a workforce that is representative of the diverse communities we serve so we welcome applications from individuals from all backgrounds. In order to achieve our aims of proportionate representation, we particularly encourage applicants from a BME or White Other background as well as those who identify as disabled, male or trans.\n\nFind out more about our commitment to being a fair and inclusive place to work where everyone can achieve their potential by reading about our <a href=\"https://www.brighton-hove.gov.uk/fair-and-inclusive\">fair and inclusive</a> actions, our <a href=\"https://www.brighton-hove.gov.uk/becoming-anti-racist-city\">anti-racism strategy</a> and the work we are doing to <a href=\"https://www.brighton-hove.gov.uk/jobs/council-jobs/apply-job-council/encouraging-diverse-workforce\">encourage a diverse workforce (brighton-hove.gov.uk)</a>.","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£26,409-£26,836 (pro rata)","publishDate":"2024-11-18T00:00:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-01-05T23:59:59.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/d2fdd0a6-92ee-48df-96de-8859d5fa419c.png","score":3542.2444,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"92380087-8c50-40a0-9458-6140a513caf2","title":"Social Care Practitioner (Adult Social Care)","employer":"Wokingham Borough Council","department":"","location":"Wokingham Borough Council","locationType":2,"description":"We have an excellent role available for a Social Care Practitioner to join our supportive and award-winning adult social care team at Wokingham Borough Council on a full time, permanent basis.\nAs a Social Care Practitioner you will work under the supervision of a registered practitioner to undertake direct work with individuals and their carers. You will use a strength-based approach to maximise individual’s abilities to live independently as possible and remain safe in their community. You will play a key role in supporting support carers to continue in their caring role for as long as they are willing and able to do so. \nThis is an excellent opportunity to develop and advance to a Grade 6 once all progression criteria's have been met.\nBenefits:\nNot only is this an excellent opportunity, but it’s a fantastic time to join our team. You will receive an extensive range of employee benefits including:\n⭐ A generous annual leave entitlement of 27 days (rising to 32 days after 5 years continued local government service), plus Bank Holidays\n⭐ An excellent local government pension scheme\n⭐ An employee assistance programme including 24/7 wellbeing helpline\n⭐ A range of local & lifestyle discounts\n⭐ Use of a free onsite gym (located at Shute End office)\n⭐ Salary sacrifice car & cycle to work schemes\n⭐ And much more! \nKey responsibilities: \n<ul>\n<li>To work with customers and their carer’s using a strength-based approach to provide tailored advice information and signposting to help them remain as independent as possible and live safely in the community.</li>\n<li>To identify and implement appropriate prevention plans that will avoid, reduce, or delay the need for formal long-term care.</li>\n<li>To accept referrals for adult social care, complete assessments, contribute to setting of a personal budget, create and implement support plans and review in line with legislation, statutory guidance, local policy and procedure and as necessary depending on nature of the team where the post is positioned.</li>\n<li>To proactively contribute to the develop of the team, working creatively to support strong local networks to help identify how specific the needs of our customers could be met in different ways.</li>\n</ul>\nCandidate requirements: \n<ul>\n<li>GCSE Math’s and English or equivalent Social Care Qualification.</li>\n<li>Competent level of IT skills and ability to learn.</li>\n<li>Excellent verbal and written communication skills – including ability to engage with individuals with a diverse range of communication needs.</li>\n<li>Applied knowledge of confidentiality and data protection legislation.</li>\n<li>Experience of working in a health or social care setting/ or in a customer facing role.</li>\n<li>Full clean driving license</li>\n</ul>\nOur Area\nWokingham Borough is set in the heart of Berkshire with excellent transport links to Reading and central London. Our area comprises of a vibrant and historical market town, attractive villages, and miles of beautiful countryside.\nWe’re home to a range of high performing schools including 69 primary and 21 secondary, a host of international businesses and an incredible community. We have a strong local economy with accelerated growth, a range of excellent public facilities and low levels of crime, offering an exceptional quality of life.\nIf you’re interested in this exciting opportunity, click the link below and apply today.\nAlternatively, for more information or to arrange an information discussion, please contact Emma Hodge, Team Manager via email emma.hodge@wokingham.gov.uk \nClosing date: Sunday 5th January 2025, 11pm\nInterview date: TBC\nIf your application is shortlisted for an interview, you will be required to provide proof of your right to work in the UK at that stage. Additionally, successful candidates must present proof upon receiving a job offer. \nPlease note that all offers are conditional and subject to the satisfactory completion of pre-employment checks.\nPlease be aware that we will be reviewing the applications we receive on a daily basis, and we reserve the right to close the advert early if suitable candidates are identified. \nWokingham Borough Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all staff, other workers and volunteers to share this commitment. All successful candidates for this role will be subject to Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) checks along with other relevant employment checks.\nWokingham is an equal opportunities employer.","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£27,711 - £30,060 Per Annum, Plus Benefits","publishDate":"2024-12-02T10:00:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-01-05T23:00:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/8721cfb4-681b-479f-8161-7e51abb9466a.png","score":3460.1265,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"1e65ea39-c4e8-4ea7-9463-84c260b489dc","title":"Senior Practitioner - MASH","employer":"Luton Borough Council","department":"","location":"Luton","locationType":3,"description":"About the job Salary: £41,511 - £44,711 a year pro rata plus £5,500 market supplement and £963 essential car user allowance (subject to criteria) a year pro rata Hours per week: 37 Contract type: Fixed Term until 31st March 2025 This position is available as a secondment opportunity until 31st March 2025. 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. Are you ready to make a real difference in the lives of vulnerable children and families? Join our MASH team as a Senior Practitioner! As aMASH Senior Practitioner, you will be providing essential support to the most vulnerable and at-risk children and families. Your role will include assessing contacts from various sources, prioritising urgent cases, and ensuring that timely, high-quality action is taken by signposting to the appropriate teams and services. This role is critical to our commitment to safeguarding children, and you'll play a key role in shaping the safety and welfare of young lives every day. What You'll Be Doing:<ul> <li>Act as a key contact point, managing all incoming social care queries via phone and written communication.</li> <li>Swiftly assess and prioritise cases, identifying those in urgent need and making appropriate recommendations.</li> <li>Provide high-level advice, guidance, and support to colleagues, ensuring all cases are efficiently transferred or handled by the relevant services.</li> <li>Mentor, coach, and guide team members, sharing best practices to continually raise professional standards across the MASH.</li> <li>Develop and maintain strong partnerships within the MASH and externally to ensure cohesive and effective interventions.</li> </ul>Please note this role does not attract sponsorship. About you As a valued part of our MASH team, you'll work alongside dedicated professionals in a dynamic, supportive environment committed to protecting children and supporting families. You'll have opportunities for professional growth, a robust support network, and the chance to make a profound impact! We are looking for:<ul> <li>\nExperienced Professional: You bring substantial post-qualifying experience in children's social care, with deep knowledge in safeguarding and risk management.</li> <li>\nPassionate Mentor: You have demonstrable experience in coaching, mentoring, and practice teaching, sharing your expertise to uplift team standards.</li> <li>\nSkilled Communicator: Known for your ability to build meaningful relationships across teams, you can communicate effectively with staff, public, and professionals alike.</li> <li>\nSolution-Oriented: Your practice is defined by a commitment to delivering exceptional support, with a proven aptitude for effective decision-making in complex and sensitive cases.</li> <li>\nCollaborative Team Player: Your commitment to the highest professional standards goes hand-in-hand with your ability to work collaboratively and provide critical guidance within a multi-agency framework.</li> </ul>Ready to make a difference? Apply today and be part of a team that puts the welfare and safety of children at the heart of everything we do. 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. 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 41,511.00 - 44,711.00 per year;GBP 5,500.00 ;GBP 8,000.00","publishDate":"2024-12-20T02:05:02.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-01-02T00:00:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/eee11bee-de41-4507-9c06-3483779f99dc.jpg","score":3359.122,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"6040c6bd-a508-47c4-b74f-f8c5d8323163","title":"Advanced Practitioner/Approved Mental Health Professional EDT","employer":"Wirral Metropolitan Borough Council","department":"","location":"Wirral, Arrowe Park Hospital","locationType":3,"description":"There has never been a more exciting time to join Wirral Council. We’ve got ambitious targets to meet and to achieve everything we have promised to our residents, we need people who are ready to deliver the very best for our communities and show how they can #BeTheDifference. Our vision is to secure the best possible future for our residents, defined by the community prosperity we create and supported by our excellent people and services. If you strive to #BeTheDifference and want to be at the heart of our change and improvement journey, then this could be the perfect job for you.\nEmergency Duty Team (EDT) Advanced practitioner\nAMHP or experienced social workers interested in training to be an AMHP and to lead Child protection and Safeguarding enquiries and Mental Health Act Assessments out of hours.\nHours per week:\n 21 hours on a Shift Rotation Pattern across an 8-week period with annual leave incorporated into the rota.\nThere will be an opportunity to work overtime shifts within the team.\nJoin the management team leading a highly skilled Emergency Duty Team (EDT) that work out of hours providing a robust response to people in crisis.\nEDT provide a service to Children, young people, vulnerable adults, and their families ensuring the right support at the right time.\nAbout the Team \nThe Emergency Duty Team (EDT) are an out of hours service, therefore you will be working alongside colleagues on a rotating Shift Pattern which will include some weekends and Bank Holidays. We work closely with our partner agencies.\nAs part of our team, you will:\n<ul>\n<li>Provide a high-quality response to emergency referrals out of normal working hours.</li>\n<li>Work a rotational shift pattern</li>\n<li>Provide appropriate support and interventions to vulnerable adults, children and families to address safeguarding concerns, supporting people who present in Mental Health crisis out of hours and coordinating Formal Mental Health Assessments.</li>\n<li>You will work as a Qualified AMHP or be willing to train as an AMHP.</li>\n<li>Provide out of hours advice and guidance to professionals, as well as factually accurate and reflective electronic recording and reports.</li>\n<li>Be the first point of contact for professionals, vulnerable adults, children, families, or members of the public who have a concern which cannot safely wait until normal office hours resume.</li>\n<li>Carry out thorough high-quality crisis led assessments for children, families and vulnerable adults promptly identifying level of risk, need and services required to promote and ensure safe outcomes.</li>\n<li>Actively apply legal and professional knowledge and skills - balancing protection, risk and support to achieve positive outcomes for those requiring our service.</li>\n</ul>\n \nShifts are as follows:\n<ul>\n<li>7 Night shifts over an 8-week (Mon ¿ Sunday 5pm ¿ 9am with a 1 hour break).</li>\n<li>8 Management oversight shifts across 3 consecutive days that can be flexibly worked from home. (Evening cover is 4:30pm to 8:30pm Morning cover is 07:30am - 10:30 am.)</li>\n<li>To cover both handovers and support the team, provide written management oversight on cases handed across from day services and allocate to EDT social workers/AMHPS.</li>\n</ul>\nRewards and Benefits \n<ul>\n<li>Competitive salary PO10 (Plus additional 20% enhancement - out of hours)</li>\n<li>Annual leave starting at 28-33 days per year (plus bank holidays) within the rota .</li>\n<li>You will work 7 office-based night shifts and 8 management cover shifts (which can be worked flexibly from home, depending on the needs of the service).in an 8-week period, offering an exceptional work life balance.</li>\n<li>Local Government contributory pension scheme, with an employer’s contribution.</li>\n<li>Employee Assistance Programme including access to health and wellbeing support 24 x7.</li>\n<li>Dedicated protected time for learning and development.</li>\n<li>Excellent learning and development opportunities including the opportunity to shadow and think about future train as an AMHP</li>\n<li>There will be opportunities to work overtime shifts within the team</li>\n</ul>\nFor an informal discussion about the role, please contact.\n<a href=\"mailto:louisefitzpatrick@wirral.gov.uk\">louisefitzpatrick@wirral.gov.uk</a>\n<a href=\"mailto:polyannastott@wirral.gov.uk\">polyannastott@wirral.gov.uk</a>\n<a href=\"mailto:hilarymcgowan@wirral.gov.uk\">hilarymcgowan@wirral.gov.uk</a>\nInterview date: 06.01.2024\nJoin our vibrant workforce and make a positive difference to the lives of children, young people vulnerable adults and their families.\nThis post requires a DBS check. The Safer Recruitment & Employment Policy and the Disclosures for Recruitment Procedure can be found at : <a href=\"https://www.wirral.gov.uk/jobs-and-training/job-vacancies/safer-recruitment-and-employment\">https://www.wirral.gov.uk/jobs-and-training/job-vacancies/safer-recruitment-and-employment</a>\nIf you’re already a Wirral Council employee, and as part of our Talent Strategy, we’re committed to strengthening opportunities for our people to learn, grow, progress and thrive. For many of you, this may be preparing and applying for your next role with us, and we're passionate about ensuring you feel supported throughout your internal recruitment experience. Please get in touch if you want to know more about some of the ways in which we could support you by emailing <a href=\"mailto:recruitment@wirral.gov.uk\">recruitment@wirral.gov.uk</a>\nIf you are a Wirral resident, are unemployed or out of work, and require help with your application, please contact Involve Northwest’s employment and skills team on <a href=\"mailto:info@involvenorthwest.org.uk\">info@involvenorthwest.org.uk</a> or contact 0151 644 4500 or 0151 652 4349.\nWorking at Wirral\nYou’ll also want to know what it’s like to work here so, as a start:\nOur values are more than just pieces of paper on our walls! We’ve all played a role in developing these, so they reflect the immense pride we have in what we do, what matters to us, what inspires us and inform how we think, approach things and behave.\nWe believe in ensuring staff are well looked after, staff wellbeing is a priority for us. We’re serious about recognising and rewarding people for the great things they do. You’ll benefit from our track record of developing, growing and investing in our people.\nWe have a range of staff benefits including staff discounts, an excellent pension scheme which includes a generous employer contribution rate, immediate life cover and ill-health protection. We have a strong flexible working approach, hybrid working, family-friendly employment initiatives and an annual leave package starting with 28 days leave plus public holidays.\nWe have an inclusive, engaged culture, everyone has a voice, everyone is valued for their contribution and understands the role they play in delivering our strategic priorities.\nEach voice is heard, each contribution valued. We embrace diversity in our workforce and recognise it is critical to our success. We support an inclusive culture that champions differences and nurtures a sense of belonging. We encourage people from diverse backgrounds, who share our values and our commitment to inclusion to apply for roles with us.\nWe want you to be your best at work, we create the conditions to help you thrive and we mirror this in our recruitment process. If you’d like us to do anything differently during the recruitment process to make it barrier-free and as accessible as possible please contact <a href=\"mailto:recruitment@wirral.gov.uk\">recruitment@wirral.gov.uk</a>\nPlease note that in accordance with the Council’s policy, employees who are in a formal redeployment situation will be considered in the first instance for all vacancies.\nIt is Council policy not to re-appoint any employee who has left under the terms of the Council's Early Voluntary Retirement (EVR) scheme or who have left with a voluntary severance (VS) package, unless in exceptional circumstances.\nApplications will be accepted until midnight on the closing date.\nWe reserve the right to close this vacancy earlier than the specified date should we receive sufficient applications.\nApplications can only be accepted through the Jobs page following registration. 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Practitioner Psychologist

Social Interest Group

£55,000 - £65,000 (Full time equivalent)

48- 50 Friends Road (On-Site)

Posted 8 days ago

Adolescent Practitioners

Hertfordshire County Council

£33,366 progressing to £36,124 pa

Stevenage (On-Site)

Posted 9 days ago

SEND Casework Practitioner

Wokingham Borough Council

£39,513 - £43,693 Per Annum (Pro Rata for Part-Time), Plus Benefits

Wokingham (Hybrid)

Posted 8 days ago

Nursery Practitioner

London Borough Of Waltham Forest

£25290 - £29785 depending on experience and qualifications

The Federated Schools of St Marys and St Saviours, Brooke Road, Walthamstow, London, St Saviour’s, Verulam Avenue, Walthamstow E17 8ER (On-Site)

Posted 4 days ago

Senior Practitioner - Children in Care Team

Medway Council

Up to £54,695 (inclusive of market allowance) + annual retention payment

Chatham, Kent (Hybrid)

Posted 2 days ago

Advanced Practitioner

Wirral Metropolitan Borough Council

£45,718- £48,710

Wirral, Stein Centre, St Catherine's Hospital (Hybrid)

Posted 10 days ago

Residential Child Care Practitioner

Brighter Futures for Children

£25,000 - £39,999

Cressingham Short Break Unit (Hybrid)

Posted 8 days ago

Preparing for Adulthood Practitioners

Hertfordshire County Council

£30,559 progressing to £33,366 pa

Stevenage (On-Site)

Posted 10 days ago

Public Health Practitioner Officer

Rochford District Council

Scale SO2 – £36,124 - £37,938 per annum

Rochford, Essex (On-Site)

Posted 1 day ago

Transition to Adulthood Lead Practitioner

Sefton Metropolitan Borough Council

Grade J, SCP 36 - 39, £45,718 to £48,710 per annum

Magdalen House (On-Site)

Posted 22 days ago

Families First Practitioner / Coach

London Borough Of Waltham Forest

GBP 41,442.00 - 44,331.00 per year

To be confirmed (On-Site)

Posted 3 days ago

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Drug and Alcohol Mental Health Practitioner

Bracknell Forest Council

£39,205 - £47,084 per annum (Incl. of HCAS)

Bracknell (On-Site)

Posted 11 days ago

Qualified Childrens Senior Practitioners

Hertfordshire County Council

£41,511 pa progressing to £45,718 pa

Hertfordshire (On-Site)

Posted 30+ days ago

Early Years Practitioner Apprentice

Camden Council

26000

Regents Park Children's Centre, Augustus Street (On-Site)

Posted 9 days ago

Childrens Senior Practitioner

Hertfordshire County Council

£41,511 per annum + £6,243 pa market enhanced payment progressing to £45,718 per annum + £6,084 pa market enhanced payment PLUS £1k one off welcome payment*

Hemel Hempstead & Stevenage (Hybrid)

Posted 30+ days ago

Early Years Practitioner

Brighton & Hove City Council

£26,409-£26,836 (pro rata)

Cherry Tree Nursery, Brentwood Road (On-Site)

Posted 30+ days ago

Social Care Practitioner (Adult Social Care)

Wokingham Borough Council

£27,711 - £30,060 Per Annum, Plus Benefits

Wokingham Borough Council (Hybrid)

Posted 19 days ago

Senior Practitioner - MASH

Luton Borough Council

GBP 41,511.00 - 44,711.00 per year;GBP 5,500.00 ;GBP 8,000.00

Luton (On-Site)

Posted 1 day ago

Advanced Practitioner/Approved Mental Health Professional EDT

Wirral Metropolitan Borough Council

£45,718 - £48,710 pro rata (Plus 20% enhancement)

Wirral, Arrowe Park Hospital (On-Site)

Posted 16 days ago

Advanced Public Health Practitioner (Health Improvement)

Liverpool City Council

£61840 - £68419

Liverpool (On-Site)

Posted 1 day ago

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188 classroom practitioner job vacancies in the UK

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Practitioner Psychologist

Adolescent Practitioners

SEND Casework Practitioner

Nursery Practitioner

Senior Practitioner - Children in Care Team

Advanced Practitioner

Residential Child Care Practitioner

Preparing for Adulthood Practitioners

Public Health Practitioner Officer

Transition to Adulthood Lead Practitioner

Families First Practitioner / Coach

Drug and Alcohol Mental Health Practitioner

Qualified Childrens Senior Practitioners

Early Years Practitioner Apprentice

Childrens Senior Practitioner

Early Years Practitioner

Social Care Practitioner (Adult Social Care)

Senior Practitioner - MASH

Advanced Practitioner/Approved Mental Health Professional EDT

Advanced Public Health Practitioner (Health Improvement)

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