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It will provide you with a unique, hands-on experience – one where you get to shape, develop, and deliver policies that positively impact people’s lives. The scheme promises variety, as well as the chance to build your skills into a rewarding career. That means some days you might be leading briefings for committee hearings with ministers, and on other days, you will be improving the day-to-day lives of NHS workers – all while you’re working towards becoming a top policy professional. You will also receive a fully funded study package towards a postgraduate qualification in Health and Social Care Policy in years two and three of the scheme.\nImprove the health and social care system with your policies\nDHSC adopts a flexible style of working, offering locations in either London or Leeds, with hybrid and flexible working to support your work-life balance. Over the span of three years, you will undertake several work placements in areas like Global and Public Health, Adult Social Care, Secondary Care and Integration and Primary Care. This role caters to a variety of ambitions – with leadership development opportunities and exposure to policy skills that’ll allow you to take ownership. After you successfully complete the scheme, you could potentially progress to leadership positions where you can further develop your experience, should you want to. These jobs offer a competitive salary range of £ £54,444 to £ 58,542.\nBring your innovation and compassion to work\nA great communicator who is passionate about making improvements across health and social care, you’ll always be on the lookout to do things differently. You’ll also use your people skills to influence, collaborate and support your colleagues across the wider healthcare system.\nAn effective decision-maker, you’ll thrive in an environment that requires you to think and absorb information at a fast pace.\nWe’re assessing you against certain behaviours during the selection process. The Civil Service defines ‘behaviours’ as actions and activities that people do that result in effective performance in a job. The criteria for this scheme are leadership, working together, communicating and influencing, making effective decisions, and delivering at pace. Read more about these behaviours\nOur commitment to inclusivity\nWe’re determined to reflect the society we serve, so we welcome applications from people from all walks of life and backgrounds, even if you don’t have experience in a government or policy role. We understand that a diverse set of people may have a diverse set of needs, and we strive to create a space that allows every single person to bring their whole selves to work. We’re happy to implement any changes or reasonable adjustments that will help remove or reduce a disadvantage, if you have any, both during the recruitment process and after. All you’ll have to do is inform us of what you need before the closing date. We also run a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.\nApply now to shape the future of health and social care policy.","shortDescription":"Apply to the Health Policy Fast Track Scheme for a chance to shape, develop, and deliver policies in the Department of Health and Social Care.","salaryDescription":"Leeds: £33,476 / London: £37,694","publishDate":"2025-03-31T13:45:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-04-27T22:55:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/9f815a32-7395-400c-bb79-b948ccce268f.png","score":1,"featured":true,"enhanced":true},{"id":"13c5af06-94b2-4da8-b9f2-1ed72eb9d16a","title":"Special Education Needs Occupational Therapist","employer":"London Borough of Hammersmith & Fulham","department":"","location":"Hammersmith and Fulham","locationType":2,"description":"About the role\nChildren’s Special Educational Needs Occupational Therapist\nHammersmith & Fulham's ambition is to focus even more on increasing the quality of our practice and the work with children, young people, and families to sustain positive change. To do this we need the best people to help build our vision.\nWe are looking for an experienced paediatric Occupational Therapist (OT) to join our established Special Educational Needs OT team, working in mainstream schools across the London Borough of Hammersmith and Fulham. You will support children and young people with developmental, physical, social, communication, and other challenges through both direct and indirect interventions to meet the outcomes outlined in their Education Health and Care Plans (EHCPs). Additionally, the team collaborates with school staff to enhance school-led support for these children, providing training for teachers and parents. This job is a fixed term contract for 1 year as a term time position. Our mission is to be the best council. To do this we need the best people to help build our vision. If you’re looking to develop your career in a fast-paced, professional environment whilst making a difference, then we look forward to hearing from you.\nOur mission is to be the best council. We need the best people to help build this vision. If you’re looking to develop your career in a fast-paced, professional environment while making a difference, we look forward to hearing from you.\nAdditional information:\n<ul>\n<li>Hammersmith and Fulham is a vibrant, riverside borough with excellent public transport connections.</li>\n<li>This role offers working with a supportive and experienced team: Work alongside a wide team of professionals who value collaboration.</li>\n<li>Laptop and work phone will be provided.</li>\n</ul>\nPlease refer to the <a href=\"https://drive.google.com/file/d/1N5IEONiWkpXwJO2kJ4-6C3wOscaw8d8c/view?usp=sharing\">Role Profile</a> for more information. \nRole Specific Qualifications:\n<ul>\n<li>Degree / Diploma in Occupational Therapy.</li>\n<li>HCPC registration.</li>\n<li>Post-qualifying experience of working in paediatrics and/or community setting.</li>\n</ul>\nClosing date: 25th April 2025 Interview date: 9th May 2025 \nContact details for an informal discussion: \nDorette Vermeulen (SEN OT Team lead) at dorette.vermeulen@lbhf.gov.uk or 078 819 60073.\nJayne Howarth at <a href=\"mailto:Jayne.howarth@lbhf.gov.uk\">Jayne.howarth@lbhf.gov.uk</a>\n<h2>Our People Values:</h2>\nHow we act defines who we are. At the heart of our organisation is a common approach to defining ‘who we are’. We are looking for people who can build this into everything they do.\nWe are fair\nWe treat everyone with compassion, dignity and fairness. We value the views and opinion of others and promote benefits and opportunities for all.\nWe are caring\nWe care about our borough and doing things well. We focus on standards and continuous improvement; learning from our mistakes and celebrating success.\nWe are collaborators\nWe work together for a better society. We work with our residents, businesses, schools, third sector and others for better outcomes for everyone.\nWe are driven\nWe will only settle for the very best. We seek to continually improve and put our residents, customers and businesses at the heart of everything we do.\n<h2>Our commitment to you:</h2>\nAt H&F you will have access to a comprehensive total reward package as well as joining a flexible working employer and as such all staff can request flexible working Click <a href=\"https://careers.newjob.org.uk/LBHF/content/Our-rewards-and-benefits/?locale=en_GB\">HERE</a> to find out more.\nWe believe an inclusive workplace is about the visibility and representation of our local diverse community - it is about open and transparent decision making co-produced with staff and residents.\nIt is about respect for diversity and a shared identity that seeks to encourage fair and transparent recruitment, retention, and career progression. We take a proactive approach to equity, diversity, and inclusion so that it is part of the fabric of the Council with a shared understanding of the role all colleagues play in realising the inclusivity of the workplace. At H&F, our workplace ensures that everybody has equitable access to opportunities.\nIn order to combat discrimination, no unnecessary conditions or requirements will be applied which could have a disproportionately adverse effect on any one group. All sections of the population will have equitable access to jobs. No applicant or employee will receive less favourable treatment because of their age, disability, gender reassignment, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, marriage or civil partnership and pregnancy or maternity, unless a Genuine Occupational Qualification (GOQ) applies.\nWe are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. We expect all employees, workers and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment.\nTo explore more about the work we do towards being an inclusive employer and our commitments to achieve this please click <a href=\"https://careers.newjob.org.uk/LBHF/content/Our-commitments/?locale=en_GB\">HERE</a>.\nAsking for Adjustments\nWe are committed to removing barriers in the workplace and this includes adjustments throughout the recruitment process.\nIf you would like to discuss any adjustments or request the application form in a different format, please contact us at <a href=\"mailto:resourcing-peopleandtalent@lbhf.gov.uk\">resourcing-peopleandtalent@lbhf.gov.uk</a> or by post to The Town Hall, King Street, Hammersmith W6 9JU\nHammersmith & Fulham Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. We expect all employees, workers and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. Corporate Equalities Employment Policy: In order to combat discrimination, no unnecessary conditions or requirements will be applied which could have a disproportionately adverse effect on any one group. All sections of the population will have equal access to jobs. No applicant or employee will receive less favourable treatment because of age, disability, gender reassignment, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, marriage or civil partnership and pregnancy or maternity, unless a Genuine Occupational Qualification (GOQ) applies. We are a Disability Confident Employer – committed to ensuring that our recruitment and selection process is inclusive and accessible.","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£46,813 - £49,676 per annum","publishDate":"2025-04-02T15:03:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-04-25T22:59:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/f4c94693-3ecf-47ab-b79a-c4bf9123795f.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"c0f76a6a-4792-44bf-aa51-7a7eea8bed8e","title":"Team Manager - Children Social Care","employer":"London Borough of Sutton","department":"","location":"Sutton","locationType":3,"description":"About the Borough : In Sutton, there is much for us to be proud of both as a council and as a borough. This includes high levels of resident satisfaction, the quality of our services, our success in addressing our financial challenges to date, the way that we involve and engage with residents on key issues facing the borough, and the enthusiastic and motivated staff that we employ. Looking ahead, there are plans for the delivery of new homes and new schools and the London Cancer Hub is being developed, while the Council is also seen as a driving force within the South London Partnership of five outer south west London boroughs focused on strategic growth, regeneration and investment. All of this demonstrates a good track record and an authority that is ambitious and set to deliver more improvements for the borough. We've set out our vision for the future of Sutton in our corporate plan - Ambitious for Sutton. This strategic plan will shape the outcomes we achieve, the services we provide, and the impact we have on residents, to make Sutton a great place to live, work and raise a family. Situated in Zone 5, Sutton is less than 30 minutes by train from central London, and south and south west London are easily accessible by public transport. There are 10 train stations which serve key neighbourhoods within the borough providing direct connections to London Victoria, London Bridge, London Blackfriars and St Pancras International. Sutton also has direct rail connections with Epsom, Dorking, Guildford and Horsham, as well as Wimbledon for an interchange with the London Underground and West Croydon for the London Overground. There's also an extensive road network which provides close and easy access to the M25 and M23. About the Service and Team : Locality Teams offer a social work service to children and young people in the Borough who are living at home on plans under Section 17 or Section 47 of the Children Act 1989. This is achieved by working in partnership with relevant agencies, children and young people and their families. We provide a diverse and inclusive working environment that ensures manageable caseloads, regular supervision, daily management support and an abundance of learning and development opportunities for our Social Workers to grow and flourish. We have a creative and flexible approach to the working week which allows for both home and office working which promotes a work/life balance In addition:<ul>\n<li> Sutton works with Kingston University and regional partners as part of the Developing Together Social Work Teaching Partnership (SWTP) to provide staff with a wide range of pre- and post-qualifying education opportunities to promote continuous learning and development. </li>\n<li> Staff are given the opportunity to attend conferences, and workshops and have access to research and practice resources to support their ongoing professional development. </li>\n<li> We encourage staff to support the practice education of Social Work students and those in the assessed and supported year in employment (ASYE). </li>\n</ul>Sutton Council also has a number of staff network groups such as the Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic +A Network, LGBTQ +A Network and Women's +A Network to ensure staff have a voice to drive positive change in the organisation. About the Role and Our Ideal Candidate : Join Children Social Care as a Team Manager and receive a generous Welcome and Retention Bonus:<ul>\n<li> £1000 paid in your first month salary </li>\n<li> £1000 paid at the end of your 1st completed year in service </li>\n<li> £2000 paid after your 2nd completed year in service </li>\n<li> £3000 paid in your 3rd completed year in service and every completed year thereafter. </li>\n</ul>With a total package of up to £62,620 including bonuses and benefits, this is an excellent opportunity to advance your career in social care. Reporting to the Head of Service, we are looking for an experienced Team Manager to work in our Locality Teams. You will be responsible for the day to day running of a multidisciplinary team, providing direction and management oversight of Social Workers and supporting staff within Child Protection, Child in Need and Assessment and Referral services. Our objective is to ensure the children are at the centre of our recommendations and decision making. Your responsibilities will include:<ul>\n<li> Managing a team of 4 Social Workers and 1 Specialist Support Worker, being responsible for case management decisions and compliance with practice standards, legal frameworks and policy. </li>\n<li> Work across partners in the Borough including health, education, voluntary sector and others to create joint up plans to support young people </li>\n<li> Ensuring that your staff and the team of staff in which you are based are equipped with the knowledge, skills and support to undertake their role. </li>\n</ul>Team Managers work collaboratively and in partnership with other teams and organisations in health, education and legal services to ensure the best outcomes for the children and young people of the Borough. You will quality assure work through ensuring there are robust assessments, plans and outcomes for families and young people Your experience and leadership is key to providing the necessary case direction to all staff members (including partner agencies) within the team. You will play a pivotal role in supporting staff to adopt creative and innovative approaches while effectively managing your own time to meet tight deadlines and demonstrate measurable outcomes. If you are a dedicated and experienced social care professional looking to take on a challenging yet rewarding leadership role, we encourage you to apply. This position presents an excellent opportunity for experienced senior social workers/assistant managers and team managers who have demonstrated strong management and leadership capabilities, ideally within a local authority setting. As a subject matter expert in social care, you will be expected to possess an in-depth knowledge of current legislation, regulations, and guidance that's relevant to social work practice. Key competencies for the role include:<ul>\n<li> Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Social Work, with a preference for candidates holding a Master's degree and registration with Social Work England. </li>\n<li> Extensive post-qualification practice experience, combined with strong leadership and managerial skills to effectively manage and motivate a multidisciplinary team of social care professionals.. </li>\n<li> Significant knowledge of relevant legislation, including the Children's Act 1989 and Working Together Guidance 2023 </li>\n<li> Proven ability to collaborate effectively with diverse stakeholders and community partners to achieve shared objectives </li>\n</ul>If you are passionate about making a meaningful impact in the lives of the children and families in our community, and thrive in a collaborative environment, we look forward to receiving your application. For more information about the role and/or an informal conversation, view the Role Profile, contact Shelley Leo Service Manager on name on shelley.leo@sutton.gov.uk or the Recruitment Team on recruitment@sutton.gov.uk Our Offer to You : As an organisation that values and nurtures talent, we're committed to helping you fulfil your potential and will offer you a supportive, friendly and collaborative environment to grow and develop your career and skills. We're constantly striving to improve our ways of working so putting your ideas across - however big or small - will be fully encouraged and supported by your colleagues and our dynamic and experienced management team. In addition, we offer a modern and flexible working environment for our staff, supported by our IT infrastructure, including Google Chromebooks and Google Apps. Our Flexible Working - Smarter Working Scheme embraces new ways of working. It provides improved work life balance for our staff as it allows staff to work from a variety of locations and staff are not required to work within the office 5 days a week. Employees have access to a wide range of benefits, some of which include:<ul>\n<li>Generous annual leave entitlement plus bank holidays (pro-rata if part-time working hours apply)</li>\n<li>General Council Flexi-time (Please note, this applies to roles at grades 1-9 only)</li>\n<li>Public Health Service Localised Flexi-time Scheme - accrual of up to 5 days per year </li>\n<li> Three volunteering days per year in Sutton </li>\n<li>Comprehensive learning and development programme</li>\n<li>Local and national discounts for shopping, eating out and leisure activities</li>\n<li>Interest free season ticket loans</li>\n<li>Local Government Pension Scheme</li>\n<li>Car parking scheme</li>\n<li>Bicycle loan facilities and cycle to work scheme</li>\n<li>Zip car scheme</li>\n<li>Free eye tests and contribution towards glasses</li>\n<li>Confidential wellbeing and counselling support</li>\n<li>Subsidised gym membership</li>\n</ul>Application Process : Please apply online outlining what skills, abilities and experience you can bring which makes you an ideal candidate for this role. Please ensure you refer to the requirements outlined in the job profile when completing your application. To support our diversity agenda and reduce the risk of bias in our recruitment activities, our short listing process completely anonymises personal information that can identify job applicants e.g. name, title etc. Our hiring managers review and short list applications based on the information provided as part of your application as to how well you meet the requirements and criteria for the role, as outlined in the job profile. The closing date is given as a guide. We reserve the right to close this vacancy once a sufficient number of applications has been received. Therefore, it is strongly advised that you complete and submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment. Additional Information : We pride ourselves on being a diverse, inclusive and welcoming Borough and we aim to create a workforce which reflects the community we serve - the key highlights from our recent Equalities Workforce Report can be seen <a href=\"https://drive.google.com/file/d/1KGMTYxsYV0WkCbJAHTDyEDSVwv5YDX9A/view?usp=sharing\" title=\"Workforce Equalities Report - Highlights\">here.</a> We are respectful of difference and realise the positive value of diversity in our workforce. We welcome and encourage job applications from people of all backgrounds and particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic candidates and disabled candidates, as these groups are currently under-represented in our workforce. As part of our Disability Confident Committed status, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum/essential criteria for the role. We offer a range of family friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements, staff engagement forums, and inclusive staff networks who help drive our diversity agenda. The UK has introduced a new points-based immigration system affecting EU and Non-EU workers and sponsorship requirements. 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This includes high levels of resident satisfaction, the quality of our services, our success in addressing our financial challenges to date, the way that we involve and engage with residents on key issues facing the borough, and the enthusiastic and motivated staff that we employ. Looking ahead, there are plans for the delivery of new homes and new schools and the London Cancer Hub is being developed, while the Council is also seen as a driving force within the South London Partnership of five outer south west London boroughs focused on strategic growth, regeneration and investment. All of this demonstrates a good track record and an authority that is ambitious and set to deliver more improvements for the borough. We've set out our vision for the future of Sutton in our corporate plan - Ambitious for Sutton. This strategic plan will shape the outcomes we achieve, the services we provide, and the impact we have on residents, to make Sutton a great place to live, work and raise a family. Situated in Zone 5, Sutton is less than 30 minutes by train from central London, and south and south west London are easily accessible by public transport. There are 10 train stations which serve key neighbourhoods within the borough providing direct connections to London Victoria, London Bridge, London Blackfriars and St Pancras International. Sutton also has direct rail connections with Epsom, Dorking, Guildford and Horsham, as well as Wimbledon for an interchange with the London Underground and West Croydon for the London Overground. There's also an extensive road network which provides close and easy access to the M25 and M23. About the Service and Team : SHC is a partnership of key local health and care providers including the Council, Epsom and St Helier's NHS Trust (ESH), South West London and St Georges MH Trust and the GP Federation. The SHC Alliance was formed so that local health and care providers could work together to deliver high quality health and social care for Sutton residents. The SHC Alliance is already starting to deliver innovative services in Sutton that are providing joined-up care. The first of these is Sutton Health and Care at Home which went live in April 18. About the Role and Our Ideal Candidate : The role of Student Community Public Health Practitioner is a development post building on existing knowledge, skills and competencies to achieve a higher level of practice resulting in an academic qualification as well as a recordable/registrable qualification with the Nursing and Midwifery Council. You will be employed by the London Borough of Sutton but will work as part of the Sutton Health and Care Alliance (SHC). Your duties and responsibilities will include (not limited to):<ul>\n<li> The assessment and reassessment of care needs, whilst developing, implementing and evaluating programmes of care in conjunction with and under the supervision of the Practice Teacher/Mentor </li>\n<li> To regularly take part under supervision, in managing a corporate caseload, in order to develop the required managerial skills, including the allocation of work, supervision and support of junior staff. </li>\n<li> Delivering service activities and manage caseloads to ensure intended outcomes for clients and the Council are delivered within agreed service standards. </li>\n<li> Participate in and develop health promotion activities in line with Borough priorities. </li>\n<li> Identify and implement improvements in your own work area in order to deliver continuous service improvement and improved outcomes to clients. </li>\n<li> Liaise with clients to review service requirements and resolve problems. </li>\n<li>Keep up to date with changes in policy/legislation/contractual requirements in order to ensure service delivery is effective and complies with appropriate regulations.</li>\n<li> T o respond effectively to the local population health needs through working within the team. </li>\n<li> To work within national and local policies for Safeguarding to identify vulnerable children and children in need of protection under the supervision of the Specialist Practice Teacher, and to contribute to interagency planning for children requiring statutory social services involvement. </li>\n</ul> Our Ideal Candidate We would expect the successful students to fulfil the following: Education/Qualifications <ul>\n<li> Registered Nurse and/ or </li>\n<li> Evidence of application for NMC registration and confirmed NMC registration within 2 months of the start date </li>\n<li> DipHE (or above) qualification equivalent to 120 credits at level 5 (of the Higher Education Credit Framework for England) or evidence of previous education and learning to this level. </li>\n</ul> Please note: Some Universities will accept 60 credits at level 5/6 and offer candidate the option to APEL (accreditation of prior experiential learning) For the post graduate diploma route a 2:1 Honours Degree is necessary Please refer to the candidate guidance for HEI details Skills/Knowledge/Abilities<ul>\n<li> Excellent communication skills: IT, written and oral </li>\n<li> Willingness to support management of change, development and working practice Knowledge of current legislation and national guidance </li>\n<li> Understanding of the safeguarding process and child protection procedures, clinical governance arrangements and the ability to make decisions in these areas </li>\n<li> Ability to set personal objectives, and manage time, priorities and stressful situations Ability to work as part of a team and other agencies. </li>\n<li>Must be a car owner/driver</li>\n</ul>Please state if applying for School Nurse or Health Visitor. Our Offer to You : As an organisation that values and nurtures talent, we're committed to helping you fulfil your potential and will offer you a supportive, friendly and collaborative environment to grow and develop your career and skills. We're constantly striving to improve our ways of working so putting your ideas across - however big or small - will be fully encouraged and supported by your colleagues and our dynamic and experienced management team. In addition, we offer a modern and flexible working environment for our staff, supported by our IT infrastructure, including Google Chromebooks and Google Apps. Our Flexible Working - Smarter Working Scheme embraces new ways of working. It provides improved work life balance for our staff as it allows staff to work from a variety of locations and staff are not required to work within the office 5 days a week. Employees have access to a wide range of benefits, some of which include:<ul>\n<li>Generous annual leave entitlement plus bank holidays (pro-rata if part-time working hours apply)</li>\n<li>General Council Flexi-time (Please note, this applies to roles at grades 1-9 only)</li>\n<li>Public Health Service Localised Flexi-time Scheme - accrual of up to 5 days per year </li>\n<li> Three volunteering days per year in Sutton </li>\n<li>Comprehensive learning and development programme</li>\n<li>Local and national discounts for shopping, eating out and leisure activities</li>\n<li>Interest free season ticket loans</li>\n<li>Local Government Pension Scheme</li>\n<li>Car parking scheme</li>\n<li>Bicycle loan facilities and cycle to work scheme</li>\n<li>Zip car scheme</li>\n<li>Free eye tests and contribution towards glasses</li>\n<li>Confidential wellbeing and counselling support</li>\n<li>Subsidised gym membership</li>\n</ul>Application Process : Please apply online outlining what skills, abilities and experience you can bring which makes you an ideal candidate for this role. Please ensure you refer to the requirements outlined in the job profile when completing your application. To support our diversity agenda and reduce the risk of bias in our recruitment activities, our short listing process completely anonymises personal information that can identify job applicants e.g. name, title etc. Our hiring managers review and short list applications based on the information provided as part of your application as to how well you meet the requirements and criteria for the role, as outlined in the job profile. The closing date is given as a guide. We reserve the right to close this vacancy once a sufficient number of applications has been received. Therefore, it is strongly advised that you complete and submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment. Additional Information : We pride ourselves on being a diverse, inclusive and welcoming Borough and we aim to create a workforce which reflects the community we serve - the key highlights from our recent Equalities Workforce Report can be seen <a href=\"https://drive.google.com/file/d/1KGMTYxsYV0WkCbJAHTDyEDSVwv5YDX9A/view?usp=sharing\" title=\"Workforce Equalities Report - Highlights\">here.</a> We are respectful of difference and realise the positive value of diversity in our workforce. We welcome and encourage job applications from people of all backgrounds and particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic candidates and disabled candidates, as these groups are currently under-represented in our workforce. As part of our Disability Confident Committed status, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum/essential criteria for the role. 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We advise checking the <a href=\"https://www.gov.uk/guidance/new-immigration-system-what-you-need-to-know\">GOV.UK website</a> for right to work guidance. #LI-SR1","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£37,068 - £43,299 (£45,510 unconsolidated maximum)","publishDate":"2025-04-02T03:01:11.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-04-18T23:55:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/c914c2a4-b74b-47c2-a0a4-b16d59009922.png","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"5ddf2e1e-27c9-4c29-8d47-8942c120dc0f","title":"Specialist Support Worker- Adolescents Team","employer":"London Borough of Sutton","department":"","location":"Sutton","locationType":3,"description":"About the Borough : In Sutton, there is much for us to be proud of both as a council and as a borough. This includes high levels of resident satisfaction, the quality of our services, our success in addressing our financial challenges to date, the way that we involve and engage with residents on key issues facing the borough, and the enthusiastic and motivated staff that we employ. Looking ahead, there are plans for the delivery of new homes and new schools and the London Cancer Hub is being developed, while the Council is also seen as a driving force within the South London Partnership of five outer south west London boroughs focused on strategic growth, regeneration and investment. All of this demonstrates a good track record and an authority that is ambitious and set to deliver more improvements for the borough. We've set out our vision for the future of Sutton in our corporate plan - Ambitious for Sutton. This strategic plan will shape the outcomes we achieve, the services we provide, and the impact we have on residents, to make Sutton a great place to live, work and raise a family. Situated in Zone 5, Sutton is less than 30 minutes by train from central London, and south and south west London are easily accessible by public transport. There are 10 train stations which serve key neighbourhoods within the borough providing direct connections to London Victoria, London Bridge, London Blackfriars and St Pancras International. Sutton also has direct rail connections with Epsom, Dorking, Guildford and Horsham, as well as Wimbledon for an interchange with the London Underground and West Croydon for the London Overground. There's also an extensive road network which provides close and easy access to the M25 and M23. About the Service and Team : You will be joining an enthusiastic, friendly and supportive Service who puts families and young people at the heart of what they do. The Adolescent service is part of a wider service including the Early help team and Youth Justice Service. You will work closely with social care and the service is seen as an integral part of improving outcomes for young people and is widely valued. We are looking to increase our edge of care offer so we can offer more bespoke, intensive services to keep young people at home when we know their long term outcomes would be better and where safe to do so. The service consists of 3 managers within the Adolescent team but 8 across the wider service so there is a great deal of support and expertise in the team. There are 7 other staff within the adolescent service but 40 staff across the whole service. We believe in caring for our staff, being flexible to their needs, creating reflective spaces and developing our own with excellent opportunities for training. About the Role and Our Ideal Candidate : The Adolescent Team work with young people that are 'edge of care', we aim to support young people and families to overcome barriers and prevent young people from going into care.<ul>\n<li>Workers will support a caseload of young people (aged 11-17) who are potentially at the edge of care and/or at risk of exploitation which is leading them to display risky behaviours.</li>\n<li>You will look to create a plan of interventions to support the child and their families which leads to better outcomes and reduces risks.</li>\n<li>You will need to think holistically about working with children and families with complex needs using restorative approached to support families to stay together. </li>\n<li>Some flexibility is required as visits to families may be required outside of regular office hours and you may be required to work a weekend every 6 weeks. </li>\n</ul>Our Ideal Candidate<ul>\n<li>You will be passionate and experienced in understanding the needs and complexities around vulnerable adolescents. You will ideally have experience of working with caseloads of young people and carrying out assessments, intervention plans and direct work with families. </li>\n<li>You will be able to think creatively around support packages for families meeting their needs and being innovative with your approaches. You will have experience of being part of multi agency meetings and representing your organisation in formal situations being confident with a range of partner agencies. </li>\n<li>You will be able to manage your own time effectively and be able to evidence outcomes, complete tasks within tight deadlines. Quality assurance is very important to us and we are keen for all staff to collect feedback from the young people and families they work with.</li>\n<li>Whilst no formal qualification is needed, we would be keen to hear from people with experience in youth work, family therapy, trauma informed practice, restorative approaches, contextual safeguarding and social care.</li>\n</ul>Our Offer to You : As an organisation that values and nurtures talent, we're committed to helping you fulfil your potential and will offer you a supportive, friendly and collaborative environment to grow and develop your career and skills. We're constantly striving to improve our ways of working so putting your ideas across - however big or small - will be fully encouraged and supported by your colleagues and our dynamic and experienced management team. In addition, we offer a modern and flexible working environment for our staff, supported by our IT infrastructure, including Google Chromebooks and Google Apps. Our Flexible Working - Smarter Working Scheme embraces new ways of working. It provides improved work life balance for our staff as it allows staff to work from a variety of locations and staff are not required to work within the office 5 days a week. Employees have access to a wide range of benefits, some of which include:<ul>\n<li>Generous annual leave entitlement plus bank holidays (pro-rata if part-time working hours apply)</li>\n<li>General Council Flexi-time (Please note, this applies to roles at grades 1-9 only)</li>\n<li>Public Health Service Localised Flexi-time Scheme - accrual of up to 5 days per year </li>\n<li> Three volunteering days per year in Sutton </li>\n<li>Comprehensive learning and development programme</li>\n<li>Local and national discounts for shopping, eating out and leisure activities</li>\n<li>Interest free season ticket loans</li>\n<li>Local Government Pension Scheme</li>\n<li>Car parking scheme</li>\n<li>Bicycle loan facilities and cycle to work scheme</li>\n<li>Zip car scheme</li>\n<li>Free eye tests and contribution towards glasses</li>\n<li>Confidential wellbeing and counselling support</li>\n<li>Subsidised gym membership</li>\n</ul>Application Process : Please apply online outlining what skills, abilities and experience you can bring which makes you an ideal candidate for this role. Please ensure you refer to the requirements outlined in the job profile when completing your application. To support our diversity agenda and reduce the risk of bias in our recruitment activities, our short listing process completely anonymises personal information that can identify job applicants e.g. name, title etc. Our hiring managers review and short list applications based on the information provided as part of your application as to how well you meet the requirements and criteria for the role, as outlined in the job profile. The closing date is given as a guide. We reserve the right to close this vacancy once a sufficient number of applications has been received. Therefore, it is strongly advised that you complete and submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment. Additional Information : We pride ourselves on being a diverse, inclusive and welcoming Borough and we aim to create a workforce which reflects the community we serve - the key highlights from our recent Equalities Workforce Report can be seen <a href=\"https://drive.google.com/file/d/1KGMTYxsYV0WkCbJAHTDyEDSVwv5YDX9A/view?usp=sharing\" title=\"Workforce Equalities Report - Highlights\">here.</a> We are respectful of difference and realise the positive value of diversity in our workforce. We welcome and encourage job applications from people of all backgrounds and particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic candidates and disabled candidates, as these groups are currently under-represented in our workforce. As part of our Disability Confident Committed status, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum/essential criteria for the role. We offer a range of family friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements, staff engagement forums, and inclusive staff networks who help drive our diversity agenda. The UK has introduced a new points-based immigration system affecting EU and Non-EU workers and sponsorship requirements. We advise checking the <a href=\"https://www.gov.uk/guidance/new-immigration-system-what-you-need-to-know\">GOV.UK website</a> for right to work guidance.","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£37,068 - £43,299 (£45,510 unconsolidated maximum)","publishDate":"2025-04-02T03:01:11.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-04-07T23:55:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/706bc3ec-5109-4db8-93bc-b1bf36cee289.png","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"babf34e4-fd70-4841-9f26-e5138d9aaf76","title":"Occupational Therapist - Short Term Assessment and Reablement","employer":"London Borough of Sutton","department":"","location":"Sutton","locationType":3,"description":"About the Borough : In Sutton, there is much for us to be proud of both as a council and as a borough. This includes high levels of resident satisfaction, the quality of our services, our success in addressing our financial challenges to date, the way that we involve and engage with residents on key issues facing the borough, and the enthusiastic and motivated staff that we employ. Looking ahead, there are plans for the delivery of new homes and new schools and the London Cancer Hub is being developed, while the Council is also seen as a driving force within the South London Partnership of five outer south west London boroughs focused on strategic growth, regeneration and investment. All of this demonstrates a good track record and an authority that is ambitious and set to deliver more improvements for the borough. We've set out our vision for the future of Sutton in our corporate plan - Ambitious for Sutton. This strategic plan will shape the outcomes we achieve, the services we provide, and the impact we have on residents, to make Sutton a great place to live, work and raise a family. Situated in Zone 5, Sutton is less than 30 minutes by train from central London, and south and south west London are easily accessible by public transport. There are 10 train stations which serve key neighbourhoods within the borough providing direct connections to London Victoria, London Bridge, London Blackfriars and St Pancras International. Sutton also has direct rail connections with Epsom, Dorking, Guildford and Horsham, as well as Wimbledon for an interchange with the London Underground and West Croydon for the London Overground. There's also an extensive road network which provides close and easy access to the M25 and M23. About the Service and Team : The Short Term Assessment and Reablement (START) Team provides a Reablement Service to the London Borough of Sutton. You will be based in the Start team, and work autonomously providing occupational therapy for people receiving a Reablement Service. You will work closely with, and receive supervision from the new Occupational Therapy Hub. Guided by the Team Manager and Principal Occupational Therapist, the new Occupational Therapy Hub in Sutton unifies Occupational Therapy and Sensory services within social care. The Occupational Therapy Hub provides professional leadership and support for practitioners, including specialist support from our in house Moving and Handling Advisor. We offer career development opportunities, including apprenticeships and a unique Preceptorship for new or returning therapists. Sutton is proud to have pioneered Occupational Therapy Preceptorship in social care, to support and develop people who are newly qualified or returning to practice. The Occupational Therapy Hub focuses on strength-based assessments to enhance independence and well-being, covering a wide range of support from reablement, assessments for adaptations including disabled facilities grants, optimal care, to housing needs assessments, making it a comprehensive service for the community. For more information on our new operating model and teams <a href=\"https://careers.sutton.gov.uk/categories/adult-social-care#/\" title=\"Adult Social Care\">click here</a>. About the Role and Our Ideal Candidate : Join Adult Social Care as an Occupational Therapist and receive a Welcome Bonus and Retention Bonus (*subject to pay scale). With a total package up to £51,083 including bonuses and benefits, this is an excellent opportunity to advance your career in social care. This is an exciting opportunity for an Occupational Therapist's to join the London Borough of Sutton, as part of a significant transformation journey. Our goal is to empower people to live as independently as possible, and we are looking for individuals with specialist skills to help us achieve this mission. This opportunity is available on a 2 year fixed term contract. Occupational Therapists within the Short Term Assessment and Reablement Team (START) are responsible for:<ul>\n<li> Screening and prioritising Reablement occupational therapy referrals. You will work with people to achieve their goals for up to 6 weeks, supporting them to regain their independence, and prevent, reduce and delay the need for ongoing support. </li>\n<li> Delivering robust Occupational Therapy assessments and interventions to meet the needs of our residents and their carers. Interventions will include equipment provision, minor adaptations, making recommendations for major adaptations and working closely with residents and their formal and informal carers to implement optimal moving and handling practices. From the peripheral store, adaptations, and working closely with formal and informal carers to provide moving and handling risk assessment. </li>\n<li> Work closely with colleagues in the Sutton Health and Care NHS teams and the Hospital Pathway Team. You will provide guidance and supervision to Enabling Independence Officers in Reablement, who complete work as Trusted Assessors. </li>\n</ul>Your role will be vital in helping individuals access the support they need to enhance their quality of life and well-being. If you are passionate about making a difference, have strong interpersonal skills to build effective relationships and can show empathy and sensitivity towards individuals facing difficult circumstances, we want to hear from you. For more information about the roles and/or an informal conversation, view the Role Profile or contact Rosemary Elston-Smith, Principal Occupational Therapist on rosemary.elston-smith@sutton.gov.uk Our Offer to You : As an organisation that values and nurtures talent, we're committed to helping you fulfil your potential and will offer you a supportive, friendly and collaborative environment to grow and develop your career and skills. We're constantly striving to improve our ways of working so putting your ideas across - however big or small - will be fully encouraged and supported by your colleagues and our dynamic and experienced management team. In addition, we offer a modern and flexible working environment for our staff, supported by our IT infrastructure, including Google Chromebooks and Google Apps. Our Flexible Working - Smarter Working Scheme embraces new ways of working. It provides improved work life balance for our staff as it allows staff to work from a variety of locations and staff are not required to work within the office 5 days a week. Employees have access to a wide range of benefits, some of which include:<ul>\n<li>Generous annual leave entitlement plus bank holidays (pro-rata if part-time working hours apply)</li>\n<li>Flexi-time (Please note, this applies to roles at grades 1-9 only)</li>\n<li> Three volunteering days per year in Sutton </li>\n<li>Comprehensive learning and development programme</li>\n<li>Local and national discounts for shopping, eating out and leisure activities</li>\n<li>Interest free season ticket loans</li>\n<li>Local Government Pension Scheme</li>\n<li>Car parking scheme</li>\n<li>Bicycle loan facilities and cycle to work scheme</li>\n<li>Zip car scheme</li>\n<li>Free eye tests and contribution towards glasses</li>\n<li>Confidential wellbeing and counselling support</li>\n<li>Subsidised gym membership</li>\n</ul>Application Process : Please apply online outlining what skills, abilities and experience you can bring which makes you an ideal candidate for this role. Please ensure you refer to the requirements outlined in the job profile when completing your application. To support our diversity agenda and reduce the risk of bias in our recruitment activities, our short listing process completely anonymises personal information that can identify job applicants e.g. name, title etc. Our hiring managers review and short list applications based on the information provided as part of your application as to how well you meet the requirements and criteria for the role, as outlined in the job profile. The closing date is given as a guide. We reserve the right to close this vacancy once a sufficient number of applications has been received. Therefore, it is strongly advised that you complete and submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment. Additional Information : We pride ourselves on being a diverse, inclusive and welcoming Borough and we aim to create a workforce which reflects the community we serve - the key highlights from our recent Equalities Workforce Report can be seen <a href=\"https://drive.google.com/file/d/1KGMTYxsYV0WkCbJAHTDyEDSVwv5YDX9A/view?usp=sharing\" title=\"Workforce Equalities Report - Highlights\">here.</a> We are respectful of difference and realise the positive value of diversity in our workforce. We welcome and encourage job applications from people of all backgrounds and particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic candidates and disabled candidates, as these groups are currently under-represented in our workforce. As part of our Disability Confident Committed status, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum/essential criteria for the role. #LI-SR1 We offer a range of family friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements, staff engagement forums, and inclusive staff networks who help drive our diversity agenda. The UK has introduced a new points-based immigration system affecting EU and Non-EU workers and sponsorship requirements. We advise checking the <a href=\"https://www.gov.uk/guidance/new-immigration-system-what-you-need-to-know\">GOV.UK website</a> for right to work guidance. #L1-SR1","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£40,755 - £48,531 (£50,574 unconsolidated maximum)","publishDate":"2025-03-29T03:01:37.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-05-28T23:55:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/0ec36a6f-8de8-49c6-9141-237242578510.png","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"08756309-5908-4df8-b34c-cbf231562618","title":"Support Mentor","employer":"Social Interest Group","department":"","location":"198 Latimer Road","locationType":3,"description":"Are you a compassionate and resilient individual with a passion for supporting people to overcome homelessness and rebuild their lives? \nABOUT THE SUPPORT MENTOR ROLE \nWe are seeking a dedicated Support Mentor to join our team and make a real difference in the lives of residents who have experienced long-term street homelessness. Many of our residents have faced significant challenges, including mental health issues, substance misuse, and alcohol dependency, and have struggled to sustain engagement with support services. Work as part of a 24-hour staffing team, with concierge support, to ensure the safety and well-being of residents working with entrenched rough sleepers with dual diagnosis. This is a varied role where no two days are the same. You will need to be adaptable, empathetic, and proactive in supporting residents to feel safe and empowered.\nShift Pattern: Full Time – 37.5 per week. Shift Rota: Rolling schedule covering Early Shifts: 08:30 – 16:30 and Late Shift: 13:30 – 21:30.Onsite face to face service, flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and bank holidays as needed. Weekend & Bank Holiday Work: Required on a rotational basis. Flexibility: Must be available to work evenings, weekends, and bank holidays as needed. Onsite Role: This is a face-to-face service delivery position.\nSalary: £25,600\nWhat are we looking for from a Support Mentor?\n<ul>\n<li>Build trusting, professional relationships with residents, helping them to achieve their goals and aspirations.</li>\n<li>Provide emotional and practical support, including key work sessions, accompanying residents to appointments (e.g., GP visits), and engaging in activities such as walks or coffee outings.</li>\n<li>Take responsibility for maintaining support plans and risk assessments, ensuring they are up-to-date and person-centred.</li>\n<li>Step in to manage crisis situations as they arise, maintaining a calm and trauma-informed approach.</li>\n<li>Carry out regular cleaning duties and contribute to the overall maintenance and health and safety of the service.</li>\n</ul>\nWhat we offer\n<ul>\n<li>25 days (Full time equivalent) 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>Employee Assistance Programme, including counselling</li>\n<li>Reflective Practice regular sessions with a therapist provided by an external provider to support Mental Health and Wellbeing</li>\n<li>Eligibility to register with Blue Light Discount Card</li>\n<li>Life Assurance Scheme</li>\n<li>Cycle-to-work scheme</li>\n<li>Annual Staff Awards</li>\n</ul>\nPlease refer to the JDPS attached for more details on the vacancy and our requirements/key criteria.\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>. \nWe 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. As 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.\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>.\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 our central office on <a href=\"tel:02036689270\">020 3668 9270</a> to request a call back. Please note that this will take you through to our Central Administration team, who will then communicate your enquiry with us and we will arrange to call you back. \nPlease note that as part of our process, we complete an enhanced DBS check, some roles may require further vetting. We are an inclusive employer and 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":"£25,600","publishDate":"2025-03-28T16:49:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-04-11T15:49:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/500b834e-e735-47c8-8b85-6408b3ecab40.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"084f566d-7887-4593-81fc-092df6ce4c36","title":"Engagement & Change Partner","employer":"Southwark Council","department":"","location":"Southwark, London","locationType":3,"description":"<h2>Additional details</h2>\nAs the Engagement & Change Partner in Organisational Development, you will play a pivotal role in shaping and nurturing a dynamic and collaborative culture within the council. At the heart of this role is the opportunity to craft and deliver a comprehensive engagement strategy, ensuring that all voices across the organisation, especially from non-desk-based teams, are heard and valued. You'll partner with the wider communications team to influence, inform, and inspire staff, using your expertise to drive change that resonates throughout the council.\nYou will lead the way in organising and facilitating key engagement activities and events that foster connection and understanding. From internal events like the Staff Expo and Long Service Awards to strategic communications on organisational changes, you’ll be at the forefront of ensuring staff engagement is not only maintained but elevated. The aim is to cultivate an environment where information flows seamlessly, and all stakeholders, from frontline staff to senior leadership, are engaged in meaningful ways. About Southwark Council\nSouthwark Council is the largest local authority social landlord in London, managing 55,000 homes lived in by 40% of Southwark’s residents. We are home to over 18,300 businesses including iconic London venues such as The Shard, The Tate Modern and Borough Market along with many social enterprises and we have a young, diverse, and growing population. At Southwark we are committed to making our borough just and fair and are taking positive action to tackle inequalities. Our residents and communities are our greatest asset and the passion we have for Southwark is shared by millions of Londoners who enjoy our outstanding cultural offer, use our hospitals and attend our universities. Our refreshed borough plan and focus on Southwark Stands Together, (which is our work with Southwark’s communities and the council’s staff to tackle racism, injustice and inequality) underpins all that we do. Benefits and more information:\n<a href=\"https://jobs.southwark.gov.uk/why-us/\">Working for Southwark Council – Southwark </a>Salary Range: £44,430 - £51,663 \n<h2>The role</h2>\nThe role will collaborate between the Organisational Development, Communications, HR and project delivery teams to ensure consistency and clarity in messaging. Your ability to blend strategy with hands-on execution will ensure that engagement initiatives align with broader organisational goals, making sure that no one is left behind during transitions.\nMoreover, you will take ownership of analysing engagement outcomes, constantly seeking creative ways to enhance staff involvement and improve communication channels. Whether it’s through innovative methods or traditional engagement strategies, you’ll be tasked with ensuring that staff are not just informed but empowered to participate fully in the organisation’s journey.\nKey responsibilities:\n<ul>\n<li>Develop and deliver strategic engagement plans, ensuring seamless communication across departments, especially for non-desk-based teams. Including being part of the implementation of the People Plan.</li>\n<li>Provide expert advice on engagement strategies, collaborating with the wider communications and HR teams to influence complex issues.</li>\n<li>Lead and support engagement activities like events and campaigns, ensuring all staff and our staff networks are involved, informed, and their voices are heard.</li>\n<li>Assist in change management and team building techniques, supporting teams to navigate transitions smoothly and effectively.</li>\n<li>Ensure consistent messaging and support across the Council, aligning internal and external communications to organisational goals.</li>\n<li>Analyse engagement data to continuously improve communication strategies and enhance overall staff experience.</li>\n<li>A good understanding of Equality, Diversity, Inclusion and Equity and how to put these at the heart of how we work.</li>\n</ul>\nHow will you make an impact as our Engagement & Change Partner? \n<ul>\n<li>Experience in communications or engagement, or transferrable skills, with a proven ability to deliver successful strategies and plans.</li>\n<li>Knowledge in engagement methods, using innovative approaches to involve and communicate with diverse stakeholders.</li>\n<li>Skilled in data analysis, interpreting feedback to continuously improve engagement efforts.</li>\n<li>Strong relationship management skills, able to build effective connections across all levels of the organisation.</li>\n<li>Excellent communication abilities, crafting clear, engaging messages for a wide range of audiences.</li>\n<li>Experience working with non-desk-based staff, ensuring consistent communication and engagement for all teams.</li>\n<li>Proactive and strategic thinker, able to anticipate challenges and provide solutions in a fast-paced, evolving environment with a can-do attitude.</li>\n</ul>\n<h2>Recruitment timetable</h2>\nApplication Closing Date: 11.59pm on the 22nd of April 2025\nInterview Date: W/C 7th of May 2025 We are an organisation who is passionate about our people and understands that richness of diversity is a requirement to provide the best possible services to our communities. This is demonstrated through our council-wide ambitious commitment to tackle racial inequality in our communities and workforce through our Southwark Stands Together initiative. We particularly welcome applications from members of the black, Asian, and ethnic minority communities to increase representation at senior management level in the Council.\nGuaranteed Interview Scheme\nAs part of our commitment to inclusion, we offer guaranteed interviews for specific groups of people. To qualify, you'll need to meet the minimum requirements for the role, and identify with one of the below criteria:\n<ul>\n<li>Members of the Armed Forces and veterans</li>\n<li>Are currently in care, or have previously been in care</li>\n<li>If you consider yourself to be disabled or if you have a long-term health condition</li>\n</ul>\nAttachments\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https://emea3.recruitmentplatform.com//tlk/pages/fo/download_job_file.jsp?ID=PEHFK026203F3VBQB796G7VQF&nDocumentID=2407808&ptId=102839\">Click here to view the Job Description and Person Specification</a></li>\n</ul>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£44,430 - £51,663","publishDate":"2025-03-27T09:47:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-04-22T22:59:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/f2d389b7-59c4-45d5-a27c-2705807ac208.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"ad2b50fe-a3ed-4c14-ab1d-77c066961d6f","title":"Care Worker","employer":"Southern Housing","department":"","location":"Byrnhill Grove, Ventor, Isle of Wight","locationType":3,"description":"The role We are looking for a passionate Care worker to join Southern Housing! As a Care Worker you will work as part of the team providing person centred care & support to residents living at Byrnhill Grove, our Registered Care Home in Ventnor. You'll be flexible to respond to their individual needs, assisting them with intimate personal care when required and ensuring their environment is safe and secure, following health and safety requirements and carrying out care plans and risk assessments. You must be physically able to undertake manual handling and you will be subject to an enhanced Disclosure & Barring Services check. This is a night worker role so doing 12 hour shifts at night from 8pm-8am. Yes they need to be physically able to undertake manual handling and get an enhanced DBS. Please note, this role is part time, contracted 24 hours per week The location You will be based at our Byrnhill Grove scheme, Ventnor, Isle of Wight What you'll be doing <ul> <li>Provide care to residents and people who use our services, as identified in their person-centred care plan. This may include some intimate personal care.</li> <li>Deliver care in a way which promotes independence, rights, choices, and inclusion in the community.</li> <li>Summon professional assistance in the case of an emergency.</li> <li>Practice within the criteria set out in the Care Quality Commission standards ensuring residents have an up-to-date care plan and risk assessment which reflects their individual needs and wishes.</li>\n</ul>What you'll need <ul> <li>Hold 5 GCSE passes at grade C or above (or equivalent Grade 9-5) inc Maths & English</li> <li>Good literacy and numeracy skills</li> <li>Good written and verbal communication skills</li> <li>Health & safety awareness</li> <li>Able to work as part of a team</li> <li>Understanding of the requirements of CQC </li> <li>Willingness to learn new skills </li>\n</ul>Benefits in working with us As a trusting and competitive provider of care and support services on the Island, we can provide you with paid travel time, generous mileage and holiday allowance, paid DBS and training as well as health benefits package. And if you're interested in career progression, then we are the employer for you!<ul> <li>The ability to buy extra leave and discount cards</li> <li>Flexible working hours </li> <li>Employee referral scheme</li> <li>Cash claim-back on medical treatments</li> <li>Full training provided at no additional cost</li> <li>Additional payment for sleep-in duties, where applicable</li> <li>Discounted rates on a cycle scheme, personal medical plans, life assurance, give as you earn, critical illness and travel insurance</li>\n</ul>Closing Date: Thursday 24th April 2025 at 23.59 About us At Southern Housing, our residents are at the heart of everything we do. As one of the largest housing providers in the UK with over 77,000 homes across London, the Southeast, the Isle of Wight, and the Midlands, we give over 167,000 people somewhere affordable to call their own!We also understand the difference that safe, secure, and affordable homes can make to people's lives. A career at Southern Housing will allow you to make a difference every day you come to work. Working in the housing sector with us will bring fresh challenges and give you the opportunity to grow and develop, too. What's in it for you Pension Life assurance Healthcare cash plan Eyecare & dental Birthday leave Retailers discounts Cycle to work Buy & sell annual leave Season ticket loan In-house academy & career development Flexible working Inclusion & Diversity We work hard to create a diverse and inclusive culture and environment where people are respected for who they are. Encouraging inclusion is not just about protected characteristics, it's about celebrating differences of thought, opinion, experience and perspective of each individual. We're all different in our own way and we want our colleagues to feel comfortable, that they belong, and are safe to be themselves at work, without fear of being judged or excluded, but valued for their contribution to our One Team approach.","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£15,375.36","publishDate":"2025-03-27T00:00:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-04-24T00:00:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/38ab8711-050c-4529-87d0-c09308b301db.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"5241e4e1-fa93-4ac6-b8f4-a129f1e66025","title":"Support Coordinator - Mental Health","employer":"Camden Council","department":"","location":"london","locationType":3,"description":"Salary: £33,340 Grade: Level 2 Zone 1 Location: The Greenwood Centre, 37 Greenwood Place, London NW5 1LB Contract Type: Permanent Hours: Full Time (36 hours) Closing Date: Tuesday 8^th April 2025; 23:59 About Camden Camden is changing on the inside to make life better for everyone. Our residents and communities are at the heart of everything we do. 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. This is an opportunity to join a thriving & dynamic service with a CQC rating of OUTSTANDING! What You’ll Be DoingThe Greenwood Mental Health Service is a community based day service for adult residents in Camden, which empowers people towards better mental and physical wellbeing. The role of Support Coordinator is an integral role to the service where you will support people recovering from mental ill health to take control of their lives and provide practical and emotional support. You will participate in a wide range of tasks, including care planning, monitoring and review process and promote equality of opportunity, choice, privacy, dignity, rights and independence, ensuring the safeguarding of vulnerable adults. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act and will require an Enhanced DBS. All About You The ideal candidate will have experience of paid or unpaid work with people with social care needs in relation to mental health. You will have the ability to work collaboratively with colleagues and other stakeholders and to communicate effectively with a range of stakeholders, using diverse methods and media. You will have a good ability to plan and run activities, to record information and write concise reports. The ideal candidate will be able to demonstrable knowledge of The Care Act 2014, principles of Strengths-based and Person-Centred Approaches and an understanding of the economic position in social care and the drive for efficiency.To find out more about what it is like to work at Camden, meet some of our People by visiting 'www.camdenjobs.co.uk/our-stories'. How To Apply To apply for this job please follow the \"Apply\" link. In the ‘Why you?’ section of the application you will be required to demonstrate how you meet the role criteria noted in the Job Profile under the “About You” section. To view the Job Profile, please CLICK HERE or copy and paste the below URL into your browser: http://camdocs.camden.gov.uk/HPRMWebDrawer/Record/10859321/file/document?inlineWhat We Offer At Camden, you’ll receive a host of benefits. From flexible working to 27 days annual leave (+ bank holidays!). We also know that a work life balance is extremely important so we also offer family leave, loan schemes and access to our incredible staff networks. We also have an incredible pensions scheme. Visit 'www.camdenjobs.co.uk/staff-benefits' for more details. Inclusion and DiversityWe 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.To discover more about Camden and our commitment towards diversity, equality and safeguarding, please visit https://www.camdenjobs.co.uk/inclusion-and-diversity Asking for Adjustments 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 6655, at resourcing@camden.gov.uk or post to 5 Pancras Square, London, N1C 4AG,Anonymised Application – in keeping with Camden’s commitment to inclusion the recruitment to this role is anonymised and supports the objective of reducing the impact of unconscious bias. \n\n <img src=\"https://ars2.equest.com/?response_id=000f632f3a0033116bad7265eeb968b3&view\" alt=\" \" width=\"1\" height=\"1\">","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"Salary: £33,340","publishDate":"2025-03-26T15:40:05.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-04-25T23:59:59.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/9f274d2d-a38b-473c-be9b-b18b54c96859.PNG","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"941c4ef4-78fb-44ec-a93f-53e781a7728d","title":"Independent Reviewing Officer - Children Social Care","employer":"London Borough of Sutton","department":"","location":"Sutton","locationType":3,"description":"About the Borough : In Sutton, there is much for us to be proud of both as a council and as a borough. This includes high levels of resident satisfaction, the quality of our services, our success in addressing our financial challenges to date, the way that we involve and engage with residents on key issues facing the borough, and the enthusiastic and motivated staff that we employ. Looking ahead, there are plans for the delivery of new homes and new schools and the London Cancer Hub is being developed, while the Council is also seen as a driving force within the South London Partnership of five outer south west London boroughs focused on strategic growth, regeneration and investment. All of this demonstrates a good track record and an authority that is ambitious and set to deliver more improvements for the borough. We've set out our vision for the future of Sutton in our corporate plan - Ambitious for Sutton. This strategic plan will shape the outcomes we achieve, the services we provide, and the impact we have on residents, to make Sutton a great place to live, work and raise a family. Situated in Zone 5, Sutton is less than 30 minutes by train from central London, and south and south west London are easily accessible by public transport. There are 10 train stations which serve key neighbourhoods within the borough providing direct connections to London Victoria, London Bridge, London Blackfriars and St Pancras International. Sutton also has direct rail connections with Epsom, Dorking, Guildford and Horsham, as well as Wimbledon for an interchange with the London Underground and West Croydon for the London Overground. There's also an extensive road network which provides close and easy access to the M25 and M23. About the Service and Team : The London Borough of Sutton \"is uncompromising in its focus on improving quality of frontline social work\" - Ofsted London Borough of Sutton works closely with Kingston University and regional partners as part of the Developing Together Social Work Teaching Partnership (SWTP). The partnership offers staff a wide range of pre and post qualifying education opportunities to promote continuous learning and development. This includes staff being encouraged to support the practice education of Social Work students and those in the assessed and supported year in employment (ASYE). Staff are also given the opportunity to attend conferences, workshops and have access to research and practice resources to support their ongoing professional development. Children's Social Care is going through an important change to meet the growing needs of the children and families we support. We are making many improvements to ensure that care for children is better and to create positive working environments for our staff. With committed leaders and experienced managers, we are bringing fresh ideas to our work and are helping to make real improvements in how we support children and families. Our aim is to provide high-quality care that helps children thrive while also creating an inclusive, diverse, and supportive environment for our staff to develop their careers. About the Role and Our Ideal Candidate : Join Children Social Care as an Independent Reviewing Officer (IRO) and enjoy a Golden Hello along with a Recruitment and Retention Bonus, outlined as follows:<ul>\n<li> £1,000 paid with your first month's salary </li>\n<li> £1,000 for your first completed year of service </li>\n<li> £2,000 for your second completed year of service </li>\n<li> £3,000 for your third completed year of service and each year thereafter </li>\n</ul>With a total salary package of up to £62,620 (subject to pay scale), inclusive of bonuses and benefits, this is an excellent opportunity to elevate your career in social care.<ul>\n<li> Are you passionate about advocating for children's rights and welfare? </li>\n<li> Do you have experience in child protection and want to help shape positive outcomes for young people? </li>\n<li> Do you want to be part of a dedicated team that prioritizes the well-being of children in our community? </li>\n</ul>Reporting to the Safeguarding Service Manager, your responsibilities as an Independent Reviewing Officer will include:<ul>\n<li> Chairing statutory Looked After Children (LAC) reviews, ensuring that care plans are robust, effective, and child-focused. </li>\n<li> Advocating for the best interests of the child, ensuring their voice is heard and acted upon in all aspects of their care. </li>\n<li> Monitoring the progress of care plans and ensure compliance with statutory requirements and best practice guidelines. </li>\n<li> Working closely with social workers, foster carers, legal representatives, and other professionals to ensure coordinated and effective care planning- (High support) </li>\n<li> Providing independent oversight and scrutiny of social work practice, promoting high standards of care and welfare </li>\n<li> Maintaining detailed and accurate records of all review meetings, decisions, and recommendations. </li>\n<li> Contributing to service improvement and development by providing training, identifying trends, highlighting good practice, and recommending changes where necessary. </li>\n</ul>For more information about the role and/or an informal conversation, view the Role Profile or contact Karen Walls, Safeguarding Manager on karen.walls@sutton.gov.uk or Denise Walford, Senior CP Chair on denise.walford@sutton.gov.uk This role is a great opportunity for:<ul>\n<li> Experienced social workers: Qualified social workers with a strong background in child protection reviewing social care practice, gained at Team Manager level. If you are passionate about growing your career, this role is an opportunity that focuses on chairing and facilitating critical discussions that impact children's lives. </li>\n<li> Current and Former Independent Reviewing Officers : Individuals who have significant experience in child welfare, social work, or safeguarding roles, with a proven track record of chairing multi-agency meetings, especially within a children's services framework and local authority setting. </li>\n</ul>We would expect the suitable candidates to fulfil the following competencies:<ul>\n<li> Be a qualified Social Worker with a relevant professional qualification in Social Work and registered with Social Worker England </li>\n<li> Significant experience in child protection or safeguarding with strong understanding of child protection legislation, local authority processes, and multi-agency collaboration. </li>\n<li> Knowledge and experience of effectively chairing statutory meetings within children's services. </li>\n<li> Strong knowledge of The Children Act 1989, 2004, IRO Handbook (2010), and other relevant legislation and statutory guidance. </li>\n<li> Experience of managing performance, setting and monitoring standards and challenging poor practice </li>\n<li> Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage with families in a sensitive manner and make sound decisions in complex and challenging situations </li>\n<li> Ability to challenge poor practice constructively and escalate concerns effectively. </li>\n</ul>If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of children and young people and possess the skills and experience required for the role, we encourage you to apply! Join our dedicated team and take on a rewarding challenge that allows you to advocate for children, collaborate with diverse professionals, and contribute to meaningful outcomes. Our Offer to You : As an organisation that values and nurtures talent, we're committed to helping you fulfil your potential and will offer you a supportive, friendly and collaborative environment to grow and develop your career and skills. We're constantly striving to improve our ways of working so putting your ideas across - however big or small - will be fully encouraged and supported by your colleagues and our dynamic and experienced management team. In addition, we offer a modern and flexible working environment for our staff, supported by our IT infrastructure, including Google Chromebooks and Google Apps. Our Flexible Working - Smarter Working Scheme embraces new ways of working. It provides improved work life balance for our staff as it allows staff to work from a variety of locations and staff are not required to work within the office 5 days a week. Employees have access to a wide range of benefits, some of which include:<ul>\n<li>Generous annual leave entitlement plus bank holidays (pro-rata if part-time working hours apply)</li>\n<li>General Council Flexi-time (Please note, this applies to roles at grades 1-9 only)</li>\n<li>Public Health Service Localised Flexi-time Scheme - accrual of up to 5 days per year </li>\n<li> Three volunteering days per year in Sutton </li>\n<li>Comprehensive learning and development programme</li>\n<li>Local and national discounts for shopping, eating out and leisure activities</li>\n<li>Interest free season ticket loans</li>\n<li>Local Government Pension Scheme</li>\n<li>Car parking scheme</li>\n<li>Bicycle loan facilities and cycle to work scheme</li>\n<li>Zip car scheme</li>\n<li>Free eye tests and contribution towards glasses</li>\n<li>Confidential wellbeing and counselling support</li>\n<li>Subsidised gym membership</li>\n</ul>Application Process : Please apply online outlining what skills, abilities and experience you can bring which makes you an ideal candidate for this role. Please ensure you refer to the requirements outlined in the job profile when completing your application. To support our diversity agenda and reduce the risk of bias in our recruitment activities, our short listing process completely anonymises personal information that can identify job applicants e.g. name, title etc. Our hiring managers review and short list applications based on the information provided as part of your application as to how well you meet the requirements and criteria for the role, as outlined in the job profile. The closing date is given as a guide. We reserve the right to close this vacancy once a sufficient number of applications has been received. Therefore, it is strongly advised that you complete and submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment. Additional Information : We pride ourselves on being a diverse, inclusive and welcoming Borough and we aim to create a workforce which reflects the community we serve - the key highlights from our recent Equalities Workforce Report can be seen <a href=\"https://drive.google.com/file/d/1KGMTYxsYV0WkCbJAHTDyEDSVwv5YDX9A/view?usp=sharing\" title=\"Workforce Equalities Report - Highlights\">here.</a> We are respectful of difference and realise the positive value of diversity in our workforce. We welcome and encourage job applications from people of all backgrounds and particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic candidates and disabled candidates, as these groups are currently under-represented in our workforce. As part of our Disability Confident Committed status, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum/essential criteria for the role. We offer a range of family friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements, staff engagement forums, and inclusive staff networks who help drive our diversity agenda. The UK has introduced a new points-based immigration system affecting EU and Non-EU workers and sponsorship requirements. We advise checking the <a href=\"https://www.gov.uk/guidance/new-immigration-system-what-you-need-to-know\">GOV.UK website</a> for right to work guidance.","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£47,532 - £55,620 (£57,663 unconsolidated maximum)","publishDate":"2025-03-26T03:01:04.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-04-09T23:55:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/bbb942ac-b475-4b2b-adbe-c5ff3858cb57.png","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"502a48f1-8f02-4921-a16f-675baee4d86b","title":"Child Protection Chair - Children Social Care","employer":"London Borough of Sutton","department":"","location":"Sutton","locationType":3,"description":"About the Borough : In Sutton, there is much for us to be proud of both as a council and as a borough. This includes high levels of resident satisfaction, the quality of our services, our success in addressing our financial challenges to date, the way that we involve and engage with residents on key issues facing the borough, and the enthusiastic and motivated staff that we employ. Looking ahead, there are plans for the delivery of new homes and new schools and the London Cancer Hub is being developed, while the Council is also seen as a driving force within the South London Partnership of five outer south west London boroughs focused on strategic growth, regeneration and investment. All of this demonstrates a good track record and an authority that is ambitious and set to deliver more improvements for the borough. We've set out our vision for the future of Sutton in our corporate plan - Ambitious for Sutton. This strategic plan will shape the outcomes we achieve, the services we provide, and the impact we have on residents, to make Sutton a great place to live, work and raise a family. Situated in Zone 5, Sutton is less than 30 minutes by train from central London, and south and south west London are easily accessible by public transport. There are 10 train stations which serve key neighbourhoods within the borough providing direct connections to London Victoria, London Bridge, London Blackfriars and St Pancras International. Sutton also has direct rail connections with Epsom, Dorking, Guildford and Horsham, as well as Wimbledon for an interchange with the London Underground and West Croydon for the London Overground. There's also an extensive road network which provides close and easy access to the M25 and M23. About the Service and Team : The London Borough of Sutton \"is uncompromising in its focus on improving quality of frontline social work\" - Ofsted London Borough of Sutton works closely with Kingston University and regional partners as part of the Developing Together Social Work Teaching Partnership (SWTP). The partnership offers staff a wide range of pre and post qualifying education opportunities to promote continuous learning and development. This includes staff being encouraged to support the practice education of Social Work students and those in the assessed and supported year in employment (ASYE). Staff are also given the opportunity to attend conferences, workshops and have access to research and practice resources to support their ongoing professional development. Children's Social Care is going through an important change to meet the growing needs of the children and families we support. We are making many improvements to ensure that care for children is better and to create positive working environments for our staff. With committed leaders and experienced managers, we are bringing fresh ideas to our work and are helping to make real improvements in how we support children and families. Our aim is to provide high-quality care that helps children thrive while also creating an inclusive, diverse, and supportive environment for our staff to develop their careers. About the Role and Our Ideal Candidate : Join Children Social Care as a Child Protection (CP) Chair on a 12 months fixed term contract and enjoy a Golden Hello along with a Recruitment and Retention Bonus, outlined as follows:<ul>\n<li> £1,000 paid with your first month's salary </li>\n<li> £1,000 for your first completed year of service </li>\n<li> £2,000 for your second completed year of service </li>\n<li> £3,000 for your third completed year of service and each year thereafter </li>\n</ul>With a total salary package of up to £62,620 (subject to pay scale), inclusive of bonuses and benefits, this is an excellent opportunity to elevate your career in social care.<ul>\n<li> Are you passionate about protecting children, and working with their families to make sustained change? </li>\n<li> Could you support families, agencies and social workers, to make creative plans that focus on individual needs and keep children safe? </li>\n<li> Are you an experienced Social Worker, with management experience, looking for a new challenge? </li>\n</ul>We have an exciting opportunity to join us as a Child Protection Chair within Children Social Care at the London Borough of Sutton. Our objective is to ensure the safety and wellbeing of the children and young people in our community. Reporting to the Senior Safeguarding Chair, your responsibilities as a Child Protection Chair will include:<ul>\n<li> To lead and facilitate child protection conferences, ensuring that the best interests of children are at the forefront of all discussion. </li>\n<li> Improving the protection of children by developing outcome-focussed, multi agency child protection plans, within a tight timeframe. </li>\n<li> Monitor and review progress on child protection plans, providing guidance and support to involved parties. </li>\n<li> Provide training and support to staff and agencies on child protection processes and procedures. </li>\n<li> Stay updated on current legislation, best practices, and research in child protection and safeguarding. </li>\n</ul>You will work as part of a small team of Child Protection Chairs, where your skills in analysing complex information alongside the ability to communicate with both families and agencies, will support the service to deliver our statutory objectives. CP Chairs work collaboratively with social workers, educators, health professionals, and other stakeholders to develop comprehensive safety plans. Your knowledge and experience of social work, safeguarding and restorative practice, will be essential to enable and encourage a strength based approach to delivering our services. There will also be an expectation that you will provide cover for the Local Authority Designated Officer (LADO). This will involve chairing meetings related to an allegation against a professional, in either their work or personal life. If you are an experienced Social Worker with management experience that is looking for a new challenge, we want to hear from you. You will join a supportive and experienced team and will enjoy opportunities for joint working and professional development. For more information about the role and/or an informal conversation, view the Role Profile or contact Denise Walford, Senior CP Chair on denise.walford@sutton.gov.uk or Karen Wells, Safeguarding Manager on karen.walls@sutton.gov.uk This role is a great opportunity for:<ul>\n<li> Experienced social workers with a strong background in child protection and line management , gained at Assistant /Team Manager level. If you are passionate about growing your career, this role is an opportunity that focuses on chairing and facilitating critical discussions that impact children's lives. </li>\n<li> Current and Former Child Protection professionals who have significant experience in child welfare, social work, or safeguarding roles and are looking to take a leadership position in child protection within a Local Authority. </li>\n</ul>In addition, we would expect suitable candidates to fulfil the following competencies:<ul>\n<li> Be a qualified Social Worker with a relevant professional qualification in Social Work and registered with Social Work England </li>\n<li> Line management experience gained at Assistant or Team Manager level. </li>\n<li> Significant experience in child protection and safeguarding, with strong understanding of child protection legislation, local authority processes, and multi-agency collaboration. </li>\n<li> Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage with families in a sensitive manner and make sound decisions in complex and challenging situations. </li>\n<li> Ability to work at Sutton Civic Offices up to 3 days a week </li>\n</ul>Our strong, accessible, and supportive management culture creates a positive team environment that promotes regular supervision and encourages continuous professional development for staff. Join us on this journey to create an environment where both the children in our care and our staff can thrive and succeed in their everyday lives. Our Offer to You : As an organisation that values and nurtures talent, we're committed to helping you fulfil your potential and will offer you a supportive, friendly and collaborative environment to grow and develop your career and skills. We're constantly striving to improve our ways of working so putting your ideas across - however big or small - will be fully encouraged and supported by your colleagues and our dynamic and experienced management team. In addition, we offer a modern and flexible working environment for our staff, supported by our IT infrastructure, including Google Chromebooks and Google Apps. Our Flexible Working - Smarter Working Scheme embraces new ways of working. It provides improved work life balance for our staff as it allows staff to work from a variety of locations and staff are not required to work within the office 5 days a week. Employees have access to a wide range of benefits, some of which include:<ul>\n<li>Generous annual leave entitlement plus bank holidays (pro-rata if part-time working hours apply)</li>\n<li>General Council Flexi-time (Please note, this applies to roles at grades 1-9 only)</li>\n<li>Public Health Service Localised Flexi-time Scheme - accrual of up to 5 days per year </li>\n<li> Three volunteering days per year in Sutton </li>\n<li>Comprehensive learning and development programme</li>\n<li>Local and national discounts for shopping, eating out and leisure activities</li>\n<li>Interest free season ticket loans</li>\n<li>Local Government Pension Scheme</li>\n<li>Car parking scheme</li>\n<li>Bicycle loan facilities and cycle to work scheme</li>\n<li>Zip car scheme</li>\n<li>Free eye tests and contribution towards glasses</li>\n<li>Confidential wellbeing and counselling support</li>\n<li>Subsidised gym membership</li>\n</ul>Application Process : Please apply online outlining what skills, abilities and experience you can bring which makes you an ideal candidate for this role. Please ensure you refer to the requirements outlined in the job profile when completing your application. To support our diversity agenda and reduce the risk of bias in our recruitment activities, our short listing process completely anonymises personal information that can identify job applicants e.g. name, title etc. Our hiring managers review and short list applications based on the information provided as part of your application as to how well you meet the requirements and criteria for the role, as outlined in the job profile. The closing date is given as a guide. We reserve the right to close this vacancy once a sufficient number of applications has been received. Therefore, it is strongly advised that you complete and submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment. Additional Information : We pride ourselves on being a diverse, inclusive and welcoming Borough and we aim to create a workforce which reflects the community we serve - the key highlights from our recent Equalities Workforce Report can be seen <a href=\"https://drive.google.com/file/d/1KGMTYxsYV0WkCbJAHTDyEDSVwv5YDX9A/view?usp=sharing\" title=\"Workforce Equalities Report - Highlights\">here.</a> We are respectful of difference and realise the positive value of diversity in our workforce. We welcome and encourage job applications from people of all backgrounds and particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic candidates and disabled candidates, as these groups are currently under-represented in our workforce. As part of our Disability Confident Committed status, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum/essential criteria for the role. We offer a range of family friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements, staff engagement forums, and inclusive staff networks who help drive our diversity agenda. The UK has introduced a new points-based immigration system affecting EU and Non-EU workers and sponsorship requirements. We advise checking the <a href=\"https://www.gov.uk/guidance/new-immigration-system-what-you-need-to-know\">GOV.UK website</a> for right to work guidance.","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£47,532 - £55,620 (£57,663 unconsolidated maximum)","publishDate":"2025-03-26T03:01:04.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-04-09T23:55:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/2a7c04b9-0960-4755-be34-c1b22d1ec601.png","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"ffb4e3e8-dc85-4033-ad4c-b8a36f50ea6d","title":"Night Mental Health Recovery Worker Part time","employer":"Social Interest Group","department":"","location":"6 Lynette Avenue","locationType":3,"description":"Are you ready to take on this challenging yet fulfilling role and help these men rebuild their lives? \nABOUT THE (PART TIME) NIGHT MENTAL HEALTH RECOVERY WORKER ROLE \nWe are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Part time Complex Needs Recovery Worker to join our team at Focus. Our service supports 28 men aged between 18 and 72 who have a history of forensic mental health issues with co morbidity, often alongside co-occurring substance misuse disorders. The residents range from high-risk to low-risk, and our aim is to provide tailored support to help them reintegrate into the community. You will be expected to manage the CCTV remotely covering 6 locations. \nYou will need teamwork skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with a range of professionals, including social workers, probation officers, mental health practitioners, GPs, pharmacists, substance misuse specialists, housing officers, benefits advisers, community organisations, and police and legal professionals. We are seeking a dedicated recovery worker to join our pool of night staff. If you are passionate about supporting vulnerable men with a history of forensic mental health needs and comorbid substance misuse disorders – helping them to live fulfilling lives without judgement – and you have an empathetic approach, we would love to hear from you.\nShift Pattern: Part Time (Waking Night) – 18.75 hours per week, Night shifts vary between 21:00–08:30, onsite face-to-face service, flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and bank holidays as needed.\nSalary: £26,155.35 (pro rata) \nWhat are we looking for from a (Part time) Complex Needs Recovery Worker?\n<ul>\n<li>Provide person-centered support to residents, helping them rebuild their lives and transition back into the community.</li>\n<li>Work collaboratively with residents to address their needs, including mental health support, substance misuse recovery, and practical assistance such as applying for benefits or booking medical appointments.</li>\n<li>Signpost residents to external organisations and services that can aid their recovery, such as drug rehabilitation programs, psychological therapy, and social services.</li>\n<li>Build relationships with residents, offering emotional support and fostering a safe, non-judgmental environment.</li>\n<li>Attend and contribute to weekly MDT (Multi-Disciplinary Team) meetings</li>\n<li>Confidently report issues to the police when necessary and work closely with probation officers to ensure residents meet their legal and rehabilitation requirements.</li>\n<li>Support residents in accessing primary healthcare services, including arranging GP appointments and liaising with mental health professionals. </li>\n</ul>\nWhat we offer\n<ul>\n<li>25 days (Full time equivalent) 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>Employee Assistance Programme, including counselling</li>\n<li>Reflective Practice regular sessions with a therapist provided by an external provider to support Mental Health and Wellbeing</li>\n<li>Eligibility to register with Blue Light Discount Card</li>\n<li>Life Assurance Scheme</li>\n<li>Cycle-to-work scheme</li>\n<li>Annual Staff Awards</li>\n</ul>\nPlease refer to the JDPS attached for more details on the vacancy and our requirements/key criteria.\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>. \nWe 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. As 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. \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>.\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 our central office on <a href=\"tel:02036689270\">020 3668 9270</a> to request a call back. Please note that this will take you through to our Central Administration team, who will then communicate your enquiry with us and we will arrange to call you back. \nPlease note that as part of our process, we complete an enhanced DBS check, some roles may require further vetting. We are an inclusive employer and 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":"£26,100 (pro rata)","publishDate":"2025-03-25T16:37:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-04-28T22:59:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/95b911b9-4bb5-40c8-90fc-0f4f3013d9a6.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"3b1d2228-02d7-454a-ad9e-61dc84198075","title":"Extra Care Scheme Officer","employer":"Southern Housing","department":"","location":"Ryde Village","locationType":3,"description":"The role Southern Housing are looking for a Extra Care Scheme Officer who will join an exciting and dynamic team, within a growing and forward-thinking organisation. We are looking for someone to join our Care & Independent Living Team and help us to deliver a first-class housing management service to the residents and customers of Ryde Village, Extra Care accommodation on the Isle of Wight The Extra Care Scheme Officer will be responsible for delivering excellent housing and facilities management to ensure a high-quality housing management service is provided to our residents. We are looking for a strong team player who is able to communicate well with their colleagues and be willing to work flexibly to meet the needs of the service. You will also need great organisational skills and a natural empathy for building relationships with people. You will need a valid driving licence or the ability to effectively and efficiently visit company offices and properties What You'll Need: <ul> <li>Awareness of Health & Safety</li> <li>GCSE level or equivalent relevant professional qualification, or qualified by experience</li> <li>Good level of literacy and numeracy skills</li> <li>Driving licence, able to drive and have access to own vehicle</li> <li>Proven commitment of taking responsibility and ability to work on own and as part of a team</li> <li>Excellent IT and communication skills</li> <li>Experience of working in resident services</li>\n</ul> What we'll offer you <ul> <li>Generous holiday entitlement</li> <li>The ability to carry over annual leave, buy extra leave and sell excess leave</li> <li>A great pension scheme</li> <li>Access to various discount schemes</li> <li>Cash claim-back on medical treatments</li> <li>Employee referral scheme</li> <li>Training opportunities</li> <li>Discounted rates on a cycle scheme, personal medical plans, life assurance, give as you earn, critical illness and travel insurance</li>\n</ul>The closing date for this role is Tuesday April 22nd About us At Southern Housing, our residents are at the heart of everything we do. As one of the largest housing providers in the UK with over 77,000 homes across London, the Southeast, the Isle of Wight, and the Midlands, we give over 167,000 people somewhere affordable to call their own!We also understand the difference that safe, secure, and affordable homes can make to people's lives. A career at Southern Housing will allow you to make a difference every day you come to work. Working in the housing sector with us will bring fresh challenges and give you the opportunity to grow and develop, too. What's in it for you Pension Life assurance Healthcare cash plan Eyecare & dental Birthday leave Retailers discounts Cycle to work Buy & sell annual leave Season ticket loan In-house academy & career development Flexible working Inclusion & Diversity We work hard to create a diverse and inclusive culture and environment where people are respected for who they are. Encouraging inclusion is not just about protected characteristics, it's about celebrating differences of thought, opinion, experience and perspective of each individual. We're all different in our own way and we want our colleagues to feel comfortable, that they belong, and are safe to be themselves at work, without fear of being judged or excluded, but valued for their contribution to our One Team approach.","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"26,316","publishDate":"2025-03-25T00:00:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-04-22T00:00:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/c5f4b3cd-74cb-4948-81e3-c85d8e06c757.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"45d7e607-6bb4-46c8-bdc6-2bc1bca3404b","title":"Scheme Housing Officer","employer":"Southern Housing","department":"","location":"Aylesham","locationType":3,"description":"The role This is a part time role at 20 Hours per week. Are you seeking a new challenge where you can truly make a difference? If so, Southern Housing has an exciting opportunity for a Scheme Housing Officer to join our team in the Kent area. Reporting to a Team Manager, you will play a crucial role in providing support to our Schemes. Your responsibilities will include offering a front line service while ensuring the safety and well-management of our schemes to support residents in living independently within active communities in SNOWDOWN . To excel in this role, you must possess a full clean UK driving license with access to your own vehicle, and be willing to work 5 days a week on schemes, demonstrating an understanding of the diverse needs of older people, exceptional customer service skills, and the ability to work collaboratively under pressure. If you are a proactive, self-motivated individual who thrives on delivering outstanding customer care and can meet deadlines with minimal supervision, we want to hear from you. Don't miss this opportunity to be part of our dynamic team. What you'll be doing<ul> <li>Deliver an effective customer focused housing management and support service working with multi-agency partners which embraces Southern Housing culture, current and future legislation, policy, procedure and best practice.</li> <li>Deliver the service in line with agreed parameters for the role.</li> <li>Conduct assessments of risk and need and provide personalised support to residents.</li> <li>Understand the housing management performance targets relevant to your scheme(s) and take action to contribute to their achievement.</li> <li>Work closely with other agencies to ensure residents are able to access a full range of services and support.</li> <li>Maintain administration systems and databases, processes and accurate records and provide monthly performance reports and information for other reports, as required.</li>\n</ul>What you'll need<ul> <li>Understanding of the diverse needs of older people</li> <li>Able to develop partnership working internally and with other agencies to generate effective solutions to problems</li> <li>Ability to manage time & tasks effectively, work well under pressure both individually and in a team</li> <li>Customer-focused and experience of providing excellent customer care</li> <li>Able to work flexibly and can prioritise work to meet deadlines and able to work under pressure with minimum supervision</li> <li>Able to receive and respond to customer feedback and complaints professionally at all times</li> <li>A commitment to taking personal responsibility for sharing information</li>\n</ul>Closing Date: Tuesday 8th April 2025 at 23:59 About us At Southern Housing, our residents are at the heart of everything we do. As one of the largest housing providers in the UK with over 77,000 homes across London, the Southeast, the Isle of Wight, and the Midlands, we give over 167,000 people somewhere affordable to call their own!We also understand the difference that safe, secure, and affordable homes can make to people's lives. A career at Southern Housing will allow you to make a difference every day you come to work. Working in the housing sector with us will bring fresh challenges and give you the opportunity to grow and develop, too. What's in it for you Pension Life assurance Healthcare cash plan Eyecare & dental Birthday leave Retailers discounts Cycle to work Buy & sell annual leave Season ticket loan In-house academy & career development Flexible working Inclusion & Diversity We work hard to create a diverse and inclusive culture and environment where people are respected for who they are. Encouraging inclusion is not just about protected characteristics, it's about celebrating differences of thought, opinion, experience and perspective of each individual. We're all different in our own way and we want our colleagues to feel comfortable, that they belong, and are safe to be themselves at work, without fear of being judged or excluded, but valued for their contribution to our One Team approach.","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£30,215 Pro rata","publishDate":"2025-03-25T00:00:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-04-08T00:00:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/6e36b0da-406f-4e48-86ab-89cd1f62535d.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"47f1a5a3-bfa8-48bb-aeae-ad6601f145cf","title":"Service Manager","employer":"Social Interest Group","department":"","location":"Basement Office","locationType":3,"description":"Are you a dynamic leader with a passion for empowering adults experiencing homelessness and multiple disadvantages to make and sustain positive change?\nABOUT THE SERVICE MANAGER ROLE \nWe are looking for a Service Manager to join our team. This is a key leadership role where you will provide care and support to people experiencing homelessness and multiple disadvantages. You will work in a supportive and understanding environment, focusing on each person’s individual needs and goals. This role is perfect for someone who is determined, takes pride in their work, and is able to motivate a diverse team. \nWe are particularly keen to encourage applications from individuals currently in deputy or senior roles who are looking to take the next step in their career. If you’re ready to step up and lead a team, this is an excellent opportunity to grow and make a real impact. \nShift Pattern: 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 09:00 - 17:00. Onsite face to face service. With flexibility around these hours required. All managers, including this position will take part in the out of hours on call duty. \nSalary: £36,700 \nWhat does the role look like?\n<ul>\n<li>Supporting a team who directly support individuals in their recovery journey</li>\n<li>Helping people learn new skills and build confidence</li>\n<li>Working closely with other teams and organisations to ensure the right support is provided</li>\n<li>Leading and motivating a team to deliver high-quality care and support</li>\n<li>Managing complex situations and driving service improvements</li>\n</ul>\nWe need a Service Manager who:\n<ul>\n<li>Confidence in using IT; we use various systems and software's so need someone who is confident in learning new IT skills and can navigate around computer systems</li>\n<li>Has confident leadership skills and can inspire and motivate a team. While you’ll have support from management, this role requires someone who can take ownership and lead with confidence</li>\n<li>Can drive the service forward and implement improvements</li>\n<li>Is confident in managing complex situations and making decisions</li>\n<li>Takes ownership of their work and leads with confidence</li>\n<li>Can work at pace, use their initiative, make decisions, and be proactive in their approach</li>\n<li>Has experience in homelessness, substance use, or a related field, with transferable skills that align with some of the challenges that can arise in this position</li>\n</ul>\nWhat we offer\n<ul>\n<li>25 days (Full time equivalent) 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>Employee Assistance Programme, including counselling</li>\n<li>Reflective Practice regular sessions with a therapist provided by an external provider to support Mental Health and Wellbeing</li>\n<li>Eligibility to register with Blue Light Discount Card</li>\n<li>Life Assurance Scheme</li>\n<li>Cycle-to-work scheme</li>\n<li>Annual Staff Awards</li>\n</ul>\nOVERVIEW OF KEY RESPONSIBILITIES\n<ul>\n<li>Line Management/Leadership</li>\n<li>Service Delivery</li>\n<li>Risk Management, Information Management, and Case Recording</li>\n<li>Property and Housing Management</li>\n<li>Financial Management</li>\n</ul>\nPlease refer to the JDPS attached for more details on the vacancy and our requirements/key criteria.\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>. \nWe 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. As 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. \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>.\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 our central office on <a href=\"tel:02036689270\">020 3668 9270</a> to request a call back. Please note that this will take you through to our Central Administration team, who will then communicate your enquiry with us and we will arrange to call you back. \nPlease note that as part of our process, we complete an enhanced DBS check, some roles may require further vetting. We are an inclusive employer and 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>\nService Manager | Trauma-Informed Care | Psychologically Informed Environment (PIE) | Recovery and Rehabilitation | Independent Living | Person-Centred Support | Leadership and Management | Team Development. ","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£36,700","publishDate":"2025-03-24T17:20:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-04-27T22:59:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/8ae6457c-4eb8-4c76-afec-39bdebdb8fb2.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"1491b629-d14c-4d6c-9440-8d70141754e8","title":"Supported Housing Assistant","employer":"Notting Hill Genesis","department":"","location":"Hammersmith","locationType":3,"description":"Passionate about helping vulnerable people and possessing housing management experience? We need you! Our Sheltered Accommodation housing delivers homes for the people aged 55 and over. Our residents include people with learning disabilities, physical disabilities and mental health needs as well as people who have experienced homelessness. We strive to ensure that, regardless of need, our residents can lead their lives at home with dignity, in safety and in control.What you'll doThe Supported Housing Assistant (SHA) will assist the Supported Housing Officer (SHO) to deliver housing management, and being actively involved in organising activities for the residents. We know that having a safe, secure home is fundamental to everyone's wellbeing. Your role will often include working in partnership with other agencies and advocating for residents, as well as setting clear expectations with residents, so they consistently have the information and assistance to sustain their tenancies.How you'll do itYou will be personally committed to delivering the highest quality housing management services. You will assist the SHO for ensuring that our homes are well-managed, with minimised voids, maximised income, and above all offer positive environments for our residents.This is a challenging and rewarding role. You will be adept at-risk management, have good judgement, strong interpersonal skills and a passion for excellent customer service. This role is part time , 14 hours per week and based in London Borough of Hammersmith and Fulham and based on site.What's in it for you?Once you join us, you'll find plenty of opportunities to grow within our organisation. You'll also have access to a wide range of learning opportunities to help you achieve and maximise your potential.Benefits include:<ul>\n<li>Excellent annual leave allowance and flexible working opportunities (qualifying period may apply)</li>\n<li>Generous pension scheme</li>\n<li>Enhanced maternity, paternity, and adoption pay in addition to statutory entitlements (qualifying period may apply)</li>\n<li>Employee assistance - free confidential advice and counselling services provided by independent specialist organisations.</li>\n<li>Health cash plan</li>\n<li>Staff discounts - we give our staff access to discounts at hundreds of major retailers, gyms, restaurants, entertainment, days out, insurance, and much more.</li>\n<li>Interest free loans - season ticket loan, tenancy deposit loan, and training loan</li>\n<li>Cycle to work scheme.</li>\n<li>Life Assurance x 4 annual salary</li>\n</ul>All about usNotting Hill Genesis is a not-for-profit organisation providing affordable homes for Londoners and it is now one of the largest housing associations in London. We are both a landlord and a developer, with more than 60,000 existing homes and 10,000 more in our pipeline and we employ around 1,500 staff.For more information on what we do and what makes us different please visit: https://group.nhg.org.uk/careers/We welcome applications from everyone. We actively monitor the diversity of our workforce and strive to show equal representation throughout all levels of the organisation. We are a Stonewall Diversity Champion, a Disability Confident employer amongst other diversity commitments.To find out more about our approach to equality, diversity and inclusion please visit: https://group.nhg.org.uk/careers/diversity-is-our-strength/Selection ProcessTo apply for this role, you will need to provide your CV and supporting statement. Please note a supporting statement is not a cover letter. You will need to address the behaviours and essential criteria listed on the role profile and provide examples of how you demonstrate these skills. Please see the Role Profile for further details.We are looking for examples of the following to be addressed in your statement:<ul>\n<li>Experience of working in a similar setting, providing housing management for vulnerable or older individuals</li>\n<li>How you have dealt with challenging situations for the benefit of a resident</li>\n<li>Why you are the ideal candidate for this role</li>\n<li>Experience of administrative work</li>\n</ul>Step 1: If you are interested, please send your application now! Closing date is 7 April 2025Step 2: Successful candidates will be selected for an interview and to complete scenario written test via pen and paper.Please apply for this role online. If you are not able to apply online or if you have any reasonable adjustment requirements arising from a disability or medical condition to fully participate in the recruitment process, please discuss this with our hiring team via .  Should a redeployee apply for this role, their application will be considered before any others.This post is exempted under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and as such appointment to this post will be conditional upon the receipt of a satisfactory response to an Enhanced check via Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)NHG reserves the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role, so we advise you to submit your application at your earliest opportunity.","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£10824 - £12026 per annum + 14 hours per week","publishDate":"2025-03-24T11:36:11.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-04-07T11:36:11.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/add0dd81-c625-46de-abb4-2a2fdb0a8934.png","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"32c640b4-e4d9-475b-9589-0764572ce9b9","title":"Moving Forward Facilitator (face to face)","employer":"Breast Cancer Now","department":"","location":"Southend, Orpington, Norwich/Great Yarmouth, London , Coventry/Nuneaton, Cambridge, Boston, Basildon, Swansea/Llanelli/Haverfordwest","locationType":3,"description":"Contract: Contract for delivering services (on a self-employed basis)\nLocations:\nLocations across the UK, Midlands, London and South East and Wales.\n<ul>\n<li>Cambridge</li>\n<li>London, Camberwell</li>\n<li>Orpington</li>\n<li>Basildon</li>\n<li>Southend</li>\n<li>Swansea/Llanelli/Haverfordwest</li>\n<li>Coventry/Nuneaton</li>\n<li>Lincolnshire (Boston)</li>\n<li>Norwich/Great Yarmouth</li>\n</ul>\nServices are usually held in community venues in town or city centres that are accessible via public transport. Parking may or may not be available at the venue. If you would like to know the exact location of our current venue in a specific location please get in touch, although do be aware that venues are subject to change.\nHours: Varied\nPay: We offer flat fees for work undertaken delivering our services as listed below:\n<ul>\n<li>£26 per hour when facilitating a course (course duration will vary depending on location).</li>\n<li>Additional fees for attending training and update meetings. We do not pay for travel time, unless asked to travel outside of geographical area.</li>\n</ul>\nThe role\nOur services are growing. We’re looking for 9 locally based sessional facilitators to support the delivery of our Moving Forward courses across the UK. Our Moving Forward courses are for anyone with a primary breast cancer diagnosis who has finished their hospital-based treatment. Courses are a combination of face to face and online support and are delivered in partnership with local NHS Trusts/Boards. The number of courses can vary across locations but will typically be between 2 - 4 courses a year (2 half days over consecutive weeks).\nThis is offered as a contract for services position and as such the appointed contractor would not be an employee of Breast Cancer Now but a self-employed individual. We require all contractors to adhere to and follow Breast Cancer Now applicable policies and procedures and to undertake some mandatory training in core subjects such as data protection and cyber security. A satisfactory criminal record check will be required.\nAbout you\nYou’ll be based locally to one of the available locations with a strong background in group facilitation and course delivery. You’ll also have excellent organisation and time-management skills, superb oral and written communication skills, and the ability to multitask. You’ll work independently across a geographical area, supported by the regional services team and our local volunteers.\nYou’ll be required to have access to your own IT equipment.\nAbout us\nWe’re Breast Cancer Now, the research and support charity. We’re the place to turn to for anything and everything to do with breast cancer. However you’re experiencing breast cancer, we’re here. \nThe brightest minds in breast cancer research are here. Making life-saving research happen in labs across the UK and Ireland. Support services, trustworthy breast cancer information and specialist nurses are here. Ready to support you whenever you need it. Dedicated campaigners are here. Fighting for the best possible treatment, services and care for anyone affected by breast cancer. \nRole description\nThe role description is available for you to download.\nHow to apply\nPlease submit an online application form and supporting statement via the link provided. 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Health Policy Fast Track Scheme

Department of Health and Social Care

Leeds: £33,476 / London: £37,694

London, Leeds (Hybrid)

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Apply to the Health Policy Fast Track Scheme for a chance to shape, develop, and deliver policies in the Department of Health and Social Care.

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London Borough of Hammersmith & Fulham

£46,813 - £49,676 per annum

Hammersmith and Fulham (Hybrid)

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Team Manager - Children Social Care

London Borough of Sutton

£47,532 - £55,620 (£57,663 unconsolidated maximum)

Sutton (On-Site)

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Student Community Public Health Nurse - Health Visiting & School Nursing

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26,316

Ryde Village (On-Site)

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Scheme Housing Officer

Southern Housing

£30,215 Pro rata

Aylesham (On-Site)

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Service Manager

Social Interest Group

£36,700

Basement Office (On-Site)

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Notting Hill Genesis

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Hammersmith (On-Site)

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Self-employed - £26 per hour when facilitating a course (course duration will vary depending on location).

Southend, Orpington, Norwich/Great Yarmouth, London , Coventry/Nuneaton, Cambridge, Boston, Basildon, Swansea/Llanelli/Haverfordwest (On-Site)

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Registered Manager

Southern Housing

Circa £37,500

Green Meadows, Freshwater, Isle of Wight (On-Site)

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