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At Brent Council, we are very committed and passionate about this. We have received funding from Ministry of Housing Communities and Local Government for support workers posts working with rough sleepers in a new supported accommodation, providing a client centred approach recovering from entrenched rough sleeping.  The post holders will work on a shift basis providing support for this cohort, working in a person-centred way to ensure sustainable outcomes around housing are achieved</p>\n<p><strong>The Person:</strong></p>\n<p>Are you seeking a fresh challenge? Do you want to make a real and lasting difference to the health and wellbeing of people who were previously sleeping rough?<br>We are looking for an exceptional team player who has the skills and qualities that are needed to support, transform, and rebuild the lives of men with complex needs who have been sleeping rough for a long period of time.</p>\n<p>As part of our expanded Rough Sleepers Team, you will engage positively and persistently with rough sleepers to build their trust and help them to obtain housing suited to their needs.<br>To meet the requirements of this exciting role, you will have a passion for collaborative multi-agency working, you will be an adept problem solver and you will have a proven ability to inspire and motivate people.  You will also have experience assessing the needs of individuals risk assessment and risk management plans including in relation to safeguarding.</p>\n<p><strong>Our Offer to You</strong></p>\n<p>In addition to your salary, you will also get to enjoy the following benefits:</p>\n<ul>\n<li>27 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays, increasing to 31 days plus 8 bank holidays after 5 years continuous service</li>\n<li>Very generous employer pension contribution</li>\n<li>A wide range of family friendly policies such as parental leave</li>\n<li>Access to affordable parking nearby</li>\n<li>Access to our Zipcar scheme </li>\n<li>Access to our Employee Assistance programme for free confidential counselling</li>\n<li>Season ticket loan for public transport</li>\n<li>Cycle to work scheme and good onsite facilities</li>\n<li>Access to My Brent Rewards for big brand discounts, local offers and money off for travel, cinema and shopping vouchers.</li>\n</ul>\n<p>Closing Date: Thursday 8 May 2025 (23:00)     </p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£38,934 - £40,755 p.a. inc p.a. incl. 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This redesign is all about streamlining our processes and improving our service delivery to ensure that every child's needs are met with the highest level of care and attention. We are seeking experienced and dedicated individuals to join our team in a variety of roles. Together, we can make a profound and positive impact on our community.</span></p><p><span>As a Council consistently rated \"Good\" by Ofsted across all areas, Southwark is committed to excellence in service delivery. We place great value on co-developing services with families and key stakeholders, ensuring that our approach is both responsive and impactful from the very start. At Southwark Council, we believe in investing in both our residents and our staff, fostering an environment where you can thrive professionally and make a real difference in the community. 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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></p>\n<p>Further 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>. </p>\n<p><strong>ADDITIONAL INFORMATION</strong></p>\n<p>Please 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.</p>\n<p>Additional 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>.</p>\n<p>For 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. </p>\n<p>Please note that as part of our process, we complete an enhanced DBS check, some roles may require further vetting. 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Please note that this is a 12 month fixed term contract.</p>\n<p><em>Please note, due to the nature of the service, it is an occupational requirement that the post holder is female and the post is therefore exempt from the provisions of the Equality Act 2010 in terms of Schedule 9, Part 1, and Paragraph 1 of the Act. </em> </p>\n<p><strong>About the role</strong></p>\n<p>This role is a great opportunity for someone who is passionate about supporting those who struggle with complex needs, substance use, and dual diagnosis. We are looking for someone who can work flexibly to support residents and participants who struggle to engage with the support available to them through various providers. You will be at the heart of engaging our participants to regain motivation and the strength to step down from acute psychiatric wards and other supported living, by empowering them with the relevant skills and knowledge to support their journey. You will support them towards achieving their personal goals including independent living. You will be based across various homes, hospitals, wards, and supported living accommodations based around Lewisham.</p>\n<p>You will provide pathways, support, and appropriate interventions that will enable successful resettlements, and deliver to achieve more safer, integrated communities for our stakeholders. The areas of support will include: Prevention, Transition, Activities of Daily Living (ADL), Support, and Social Inclusion. </p>\n<p>This role will work alongside South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust (SLAM) who provide the widest range of NHS mental health services in the UK. They also provide substance misuse services for people who are addicted to drugs and alcohol with 4,600 staff serving a local population of 1.3 million people.</p>\n<ul>\n<li>Support a caseload of participants, contribute to the development of support plans, risk assessments and reviews.</li>\n<li>Positively promote the pathways available towards independent living within the community. Ensure participants understand what tools and resources are available to them to regain independence.</li>\n<li>Participate in, and encourage R&Ps to participate in the running and development of projects, initiatives, training and volunteering.</li>\n<li>Recognise signs of deteriorating mental health and initiate appropriate interventions to prevent a crisis.</li>\n<li>You may need to attend external appointments when required.</li>\n<li>Admin duties will vary, this includes maintaining confidential records in a timely manner using </li>\n</ul>\n<p><strong>About you</strong></p>\n<p>We are looking for someone who has a true passion to support those who face challenges with their mental health, substance use, and who have various complex needs. You will be able build rapport and trusting relations with others in a professional setting including with people who don't necessarily want to engage, you will be able to motivate them to build positive outcomes. You will be adaptable and flexible in your approach, and understand that each individual has different level and types of support needs, you will be able to flex your approach to suit the needs of different people. You will have an understanding and ability to help others overcome their personal barriers, and will be motivated to want to make a difference to people's lives. This is a fulfilling role, and is the perfect fit for someone who has a real passion in supporting others.</p>\n<ul>\n<li>You will have previous experience working with people with multiple and complex needs, substance use, and dual diagnosis</li>\n<li>You will be proactive in your approach, able to use your own initiative to resolve challenges</li>\n<li>You will have resilience and a creative approach to overcome barriers</li>\n<li>You will be able to show empathy and compassion to our residents, and different challenges they face</li>\n<li>You will be able to motivate, and empower others to achieve their personal goals and overcome barriers</li>\n<li>You will need some level of IT ability as we record records using our online CRM systems and use Microsoft programs daily</li>\n<li>You will have previous experience in creating co-produced support plans, key working, and care plans</li>\n<li>You will understand the housing and social needs of people with multiple and complex needs and be aware of the social marginalisation that can be attached to people who face personal challenges</li>\n</ul>\n<p>We are looking for a team player, driven to provide high quality care and support to others, an effective communicator who is able to build rapport with others from various backgrounds. </p>\n<p><strong>Please refer to the JDPS attached for more details on the vacancy and our requirements/key criteria.</strong></p>\n<p><strong>What we offer</strong></p>\n<ul>\n<li>This role is eligible to receive a Monthly travel card reimbursed ( zone 1-3)</li>\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<li>Be part of an organisation which believes good care and support improves lives.</li>\n<li>Join an organisation with a mission to empower people who are marginalised by building powerful partnerships and creative solutions that bridge gaps in provision and aid recovery, reablement and resettlement.</li>\n</ul>\n<p>We are 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. 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. </p>\n<p>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. </p>\n<p><strong>About Social Interest Group (SIG)</strong></p>\n<p>SIG 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. 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We advise applying as soon as possible for your application to be taken into consideration at the early stages.</p>\n<p>Please note that as part of our process, we complete an enhanced DBS check, some roles may require further vetting. We encourage applicants from all backgrounds. If you have any questions regarding this, please contact us on the details below. </p>\n<p>For 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. 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You`ll use a positive approach to support them to develop independent living skills such as cooking, cleaning and budgeting so they can move into their own accommodation. You will also enable them to access work and educational opportunities and healthcare services. It will be a challenging but rewarding role where you can really be the difference to a vulnerable young persons` life.</p><p>We provide a 24 hour service so you must be able to work shifts as part of a rota system which will include weekend and bank holiday working as well as sleep-ins. You must also have a drivers licence and access to a vehicle.</p><p><em>Please note that a condition of your employment is that you commit to starting the following qualification within one year of joining Hightown:</em></p><ul><li><em>Frontline Staff - NVQ Level 4 or equivalent Children and Young Peoples Workforce Diploma</em></li></ul><p><strong>The Benefits</strong></p><p>In return for your hard work and commitment, we offer a benefits package which includes:</p><ul>\n<li>Generous annual leave allowance of 33 days per year, including statutory bank holidays, rising to 35 days with service</li>\n<li>£25,857 pa for a 37.5 hour a week contract</li>\n<li>Regular support from your line manager and colleagues</li>\n<li>Annual bonus based on satisfactory performance</li>\n<li>Monthly attendance bonus on top of your basic salary</li>\n<li>Annual salary and cost of living review</li>\n<li>Commitment to health and wellbeing with the Five Ways to Wellbeing</li>\n<li>Ongoing professional development and support to deliver outstanding support</li>\n<li>Workplace pension scheme and life assurance of three times your annual salary</li>\n<li>Refer-a-friend scheme: Earn a £130 bonus for each friend you refer to work for us</li>\n<li>Friendly and supportive team environment</li>\n<li>Employee assistance helpline</li>\n<li>Mileage paid for car usage</li>\n<li>Fully paid DBS</li>\n</ul><p><strong>How to Apply</strong></p><p>To apply for the position of Support Worker please complete an online application form.</p><p>Please see below for a copy of the Support Worker job description.</p><p><strong><em>Please note that we will be shortlisting and interviewing candidates on an ongoing basis and therefore we may close the vacancy early. Interested applicants are therefore encouraged to apply as soon as possible to ensure they are considered.</em></strong></p><p>Hightown is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. 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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. <br><br>Looking ahead, there are plans for the delivery of new homes and new schools and the London Cancer Hub is being developed, while the Council is also seen as a driving force within the South London Partnership of five outer south west London boroughs focused on strategic growth, regeneration and investment.<br><br>All of this demonstrates a good track record and an authority that is ambitious and set to deliver more improvements for the borough. We've set out our vision for the future of Sutton in our corporate plan - Ambitious for Sutton. This strategic plan will shape the outcomes we achieve, the services we provide, and the impact we have on residents, to make Sutton a great place to live, work and raise a family.<br><br>Situated in Zone 5, Sutton is less than 30 minutes by train from central London, and south and south west London are easily accessible by public transport. There are 10 train stations which serve key neighbourhoods within the borough providing direct connections to London Victoria, London Bridge, London Blackfriars and St Pancras International. Sutton also has direct rail connections with Epsom, Dorking, Guildford and Horsham, as well as Wimbledon for an interchange with the London Underground and West Croydon for the London Overground. There's also an extensive road network which provides close and easy access to the M25 and M23.<br> <br> About the Service and Team : <br> The Targeted Early Help Service works intensively with families to prevent their level of need increasing to the point where they required a statutory response from Children's Social Care. <br><br> We work in a multi agency context as the lead professional completing assessments and leading on plans to address identified needs. <br><br> Referrals for this service are received via Children's Social front door and come from any professional agency working in Sutton. <br> <br> About the Role and Our Ideal Candidate : <br> <strong> About the role </strong> <br><br> The role is integral to the development of Targeted Early Help in Sutton. It's purpose is to promote and build relationships with partners in the Early Help System in Sutton. You will oversee successful delivery and developments in the community and Family Hubs. <br><br> <strong> </strong><strong> </strong>From strong relationships with partners to ensure we are able to work together to achieve positive outcomes for families <br><br> Have a presence at the Family Hubs in Sutton to support development and referrals into the Targeted Early Help Service <br><br> Triage referrals through the front door for Targeted Early Help Service, this includes talking to families and referring agencies to apply appropriate threshold decisions in order to make appropriate recommendations <br><br> Promote the Helping Early panel to all agencies in Sutton and ensure the smooth running of each panel, this will include retaining clear records from each panel <br><br> Each day you find yourself talking to different agencies, families and team members to develop the service and consider what may be best for families <br><br> <strong> About you </strong> <br><br> We are looking for someone who enjoys networking and building positive relationships with services working with Young People. You will need to understand what positive outcomes look like for families, children and young people alongside a good understanding or Early Help Systems. <br><br> We need you to be curious as this role will use databases and information to present evidence that positive outcomes have been achieved as a result of work across the Early Help partnership. <br><br> You will support development and promotion of the Targeted Early Help Service and so need to be innovative and creative in your approach. You must be confident in talking to partners to understand their needs in order to form strong working relationships. <br><br> This role will involve holding some sensitive and challenging conversations with families and so you must have good listening skills and an empathetic approach. <br> <br> Our Offer to You : <br>As an organisation that values and nurtures talent, we're committed to helping you fulfil your potential and will offer you a supportive, friendly and collaborative environment to grow and develop your career and skills. We're constantly striving to improve our ways of working so putting your ideas across - however big or small - will be fully encouraged and supported by your colleagues and our dynamic and experienced management team.<br><br>In addition, we offer a modern and flexible working environment for our staff, supported by our IT infrastructure, including Google Chromebooks and Google Apps. Our Flexible Working - Smarter Working Scheme embraces new ways of working. It provides improved work life balance for our staff as it allows staff to work from a variety of locations and staff are not required to work within the office 5 days a week.<br><br>Employees have access to a wide range of benefits, some of which include:<ul>\n<li>Generous annual leave entitlement plus bank holidays (pro-rata if part-time working hours apply)</li>\n<li>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 : <br>Please apply online outlining what skills, abilities and experience you can bring which makes you an ideal candidate for this role. Please ensure you refer to the requirements outlined in the job profile when completing your application.<br><br>To support our diversity agenda and reduce the risk of bias in our recruitment activities, our short listing process completely anonymises personal information that can identify job applicants e.g. name, title etc. Our hiring managers review and short list applications based on the information provided as part of your application as to how well you meet the requirements and criteria for the role, as outlined in the job profile.<br><br>The closing date is given as a guide. We reserve the right to close this vacancy once a sufficient number of applications has been received. Therefore, it is strongly advised that you complete and submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.<br> <br> Additional Information : <br>We pride ourselves on being a diverse, inclusive and welcoming Borough and we aim to create a workforce which reflects the community we serve - the key highlights from our recent Equalities Workforce Report can be seen <a href=\"https://drive.google.com/file/d/1KGMTYxsYV0WkCbJAHTDyEDSVwv5YDX9A/view?usp=sharing\" title=\"Workforce Equalities Report - Highlights\">here.</a> We are respectful of difference and realise the positive value of diversity in our workforce. We welcome and encourage job applications from people of all backgrounds and particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic candidates and disabled candidates, as these groups are currently under-represented in our workforce. As part of our Disability Confident Committed status, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum/essential criteria for the role.<br><br>We offer a range of family friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements, staff engagement forums, and inclusive staff networks who help drive our diversity agenda.<br><br>The UK has introduced a new points-based immigration system affecting EU and Non-EU workers and sponsorship requirements. We advise checking the <a href=\"https://www.gov.uk/guidance/new-immigration-system-what-you-need-to-know\">GOV.UK website</a> for right to work guidance.<br><br>#LI-SR1","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£37,068 - £43,299 (£45,510 unconsolidated maximum)","publishDate":"2025-04-24T03:01:02.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-05-11T22:55:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/f9d6ab01-2f6e-4658-af8d-9b453a9caec2.png","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"e1979d45-2dba-40b2-bf46-ac076841ea04","title":"Intern Adult Social Care (8 WK FTC)","employer":"Southwark Council","department":"","location":"Tooley Street","locationType":3,"description":"<p><span><strong>Are you passionate about making a real difference in your community? </strong></span></p><p><span><strong>Southwark Council's Adult Social Care Department is offering an exciting internship opportunity for an 8 week placement set to start early in July 2025.</strong></span></p><p><span><strong>About the Role:</strong></span></p><p><span>Adult Social Care covers a wide range of services, including Mental Health, Substance Misuse, All Age Disabilities, Learning Disabilities, Short Breaks, Older People, and Physical Disabilities. 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Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.</span></p><p><span><strong>Application Process</strong></span></p><p><span>If you are interested in applying for this role, please submit a CV and complete the application form detailing your suitability for the role. The Job Description and Person Specification can also be found at the bottom of this page under attachments. </span><br><br><span>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. </span><br><br><span>We particularly welcome applications from members of the black, Asian, and ethnic minority communities to increase representation at senior management level in the Council.</span></p><p><span><strong><span>Guaranteed Interview Scheme:</span></strong></span></p><p><span>As 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:</span></p><p><span>* Members of the Armed Forces and veterans<br>* Are currently in care, or have previously been in care<br>* If you consider yourself to be disabled or if you have a long-term health condition</span></p><p> </p><p> </p><p><span><em><span>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 </span></em><a href=\"https://www.southwark.gov.uk/engagement-and-consultations/southwark-stands-together\"><em><strong><span>Southwark Stands Together programme</span></strong></em></a><em><span>. We particularly welcome applications from members of the Black, Asian and ethnic minority communities to increase representation at senior management level in the Council.</span></em></span></p><p><span><strong> </strong></span></p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"Up to £28881 per annum","publishDate":"2025-04-24T02:23:20.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-06-23T02:23:20.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/f9b47ed8-9883-4dd4-a82d-843113314024.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"5cf0cd43-cf48-4c5c-8bac-d0d99d8b49c0","title":"Corporate Services Manager / Company Secretary","employer":"Ekaya Housing Association","department":"","location":"Southwark","locationType":2,"description":"<p><strong>Are you looking for a new challenge? </strong></p>\n<p>Ekaya is seeking to recruit permanently to the Corporate Services Manager / Company Secretary role. At Ekaya Housing Association we understand that providing the best enabling services is crucial to our success whilst ensuring a customer-centric approach to our work. We are working in an everchanging dynamic environment and understand the importance of ensuring our services meet the needs of our internal and external customers.</p>\n<h4>ABOUT THE ROLE <strong> </strong>\n</h4>\n<p>We are looking for a great HR/Governance professional who thrives on variety and a challenge. You will lead our HR services, manage our office facilities, support our board governance work as well as comms.</p>\n<p>We are looking for someone to support the Director of Finance & Resources and Deputy CEO, the</p>\n<p>Board and the Senior Management Team to deliver effective governance, HR and Corporate</p>\n<p>Services, embed a risk culture and ensure compliance as well as strengthen the Association’s internal control functions.</p>\n<p>To be successful in the role you will need:</p>\n<ul>\n<li>CIPD qualification or working towards same with a commitment to CPD</li>\n<li>Education to degree level or equivalent through relevant training and experience</li>\n<li>Relevant Health & Safety qualification  </li>\n<li>Experience of providing Human Resources support to management and employees, including organisational change, terms and conditions, policies and procedures              </li>\n<li>A sound grasp of corporate governance issues and secretarial practice  </li>\n<li>Good understanding of regulatory environment and legal requirements of the social housing sector</li>\n<li>Excellent communication and organisational skills and the ability to influence a wide range of stakeholders</li>\n<li>Experience of preparing and presenting reports to Senior Management and Board</li>\n<li>Proficient in Board report writing and minute taking</li>\n</ul>\n<p>You will be joining the team at an exciting time of growth and will be responsible for delivering an excellent responsive customer orientated service to Ekaya residents, tenants, other service users and stakeholders.</p>\n<ul>\n<li>We offer an excellent package, to include:</li>\n<li>Competitive salary £52,670 per annum</li>\n<li>7% employer pension contribution</li>\n<li>4 x life insurance</li>\n<li>Hybrid working</li>\n<li>Employee Assistance Programme</li>\n<li>25 days holiday plus public holidays, rising to 30 days after five years continuous service Health benefits</li>\n</ul>\n<h4>For details on how to apply, please hit the apply button above.</h4>\n<p>Closing date: 5 pm on <strong>Monday 5<sup>th</sup> May 2025.</strong></p>\n<p>Interviews and testing will take place on <strong>Thursday 15<sup>th</sup> May 2025.</strong></p>\n<p>For any queries or an informal discussion about the role, please contact recruitment@ekaya.co.uk<strong> </strong></p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£52,670 per annum","publishDate":"2025-04-23T11:21:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-05-05T16:00:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/a287dcbd-c610-43fd-bef7-e031c7a251c0.jpeg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"f589e074-85d5-45fd-9669-f8b2daad9058","title":"Homeownership Litigation Officer","employer":"Southwark Council","department":"","location":"Southwark, London","locationType":2,"description":"<h2>The role</h2>\n<p>Are you ready to take the lead in driving exceptional service and financial performance within a thriving London borough? Southwark Council is seeking experienced and passionate Homeownership Litigation Officers to join our dynamic Homeownership Services team. These roles offer the opportunity to support the community residents and make a real impact in one of London’s most vibrant areas.<br><br>Your role is not just important; it's transformative to our borough with many new developments taking place along the river Thames, residential estates at Elephant and Castle, at the former Surrey Docks at Canada Water, and through to Peckham and Camberwell.<br><br><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></p>\n<ul>\n<li>A chance to shape homeownership litigation strategy in a high-impact role</li>\n<li>Managing a portfolio of complex County Court and Legal Tribunal cases related to homeownership disputes.</li>\n<li>Providing expert guidance on legal enforcement and income recovery strategies</li>\n<li>Representing Southwark Council in First-Tier Tribunal (FTT), Upper Tribunal, and County Court proceedings</li>\n<li>Advising internal teams and key stakeholders on service charge legislation and case law</li>\n<li>Preparing all necessary case documentation and ensuring witnesses are fully briefed</li>\n</ul>\n<p><strong>How will you make an impact?<br><br></strong>We need dynamic and experienced Homeownership Litigation Officers who are passionate about public service and driven to make a difference who will bring a blend of the following:</p>\n<ul>\n<li>Proven experience in litigation, leasehold management, or income recovery</li>\n<li>Expertise in service charge legislation and relevant case law</li>\n<li>Experience in preparing cases for Tribunal and County Court hearings</li>\n<li>Confident in providing high-level legal advice and driving successful case outcomes</li>\n<li>A proactive approach with a passion for justice and financial accountability</li>\n<li>Play a pivotal role in shaping services that directly affect residents’ lives.</li>\n<li>Strong legal mind with a focus on delivering results within tight deadlines.</li>\n<li>This role offers flexible home working blended with travel into our London Bridge HQ.</li>\n</ul>\n<h2>Additional salary details</h2>\n<p><strong>About Southwark Council</strong></p>\n<p>Southwark 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.</p>\n<p>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.<br><br>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.<br><br><strong>Benefits and more information.</strong></p>\n<p><a href=\"https://jobs.southwark.gov.uk/why-us/\">https://jobs.southwark.gov.uk/why-us/</a></p>\n<p>Salary Range: <strong>Salary: £44,430 - £51,663</strong></p>\n<h2>Recruitment timetable</h2>\n<p>Application Closing Date: <strong>11:59 PM on the 26<sup>th</sup> of May 2025</strong></p>\n<p>Interview Dates: <strong>W/C 2nd of June 2025</strong></p>\n<p>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.</p>\n<p><strong>Guaranteed Interview Scheme</strong></p>\n<p>As part of our commitment to inclusion, we offer guaranteed interviews for specific groups of people. 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Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.</p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£44,430 - £51,663 per annum","publishDate":"2025-04-23T09:14:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-05-26T22:59:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/8f4d428b-24ed-44fb-822d-d48c3fa935eb.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"80af6a1f-6435-4681-8785-58dc2c282c42","title":"Planning Support Team Leader","employer":"Sevenoaks District Council","department":"","location":"Council Offices, Argyle Road","locationType":2,"description":"<p>Working alongside experienced Planning specialists and Support Officers, you’ll be responsible for shaping our Planning Support team.<em> </em>Your commitment and ability to solve problems with proactive solutions will inspire confidence throughout the team and the wider planning service.<em> </em></p>\n<p>With a focus on leading on change and effectiveness, you’ll keep working practices under review, using your skills to ensure the service maintains its excellent standards. You’ll be confident in responding to deadlines with excellent communication skills to ensure the smooth running of the service. Your Planning knowledge will guide and support the team with complex queries and aid their development.</p>\n<p>So, if you can rise to the challenge to lead a creative and very busy Planning Support team, then we would love to hear from you!</p>\n<p>This role will be based at our Council Offices, Argyle Road, Sevenoaks Kent TN13 1HG. We currently operate a hybrid working model for the majority of our roles where your working time will be divided between the office (2-3 days) and home working (2-3 days).</p>\n<p><strong>Do you want to know more about the role? </strong></p>\n<p>For further details on the role, please contact Louise Francis, Planning Enforcement & Support Manager, on 01732 227260.</p>\n<p><strong>Do you want to ensure you have the best chance of being shortlisted?</strong></p>\n<p>Read the Job Description and Personal Specification attached to the role and ensure that your supporting statement explains how you meet the essential requirements as your application will be judged against these criteria.</p>\n<p><strong>Closing date: </strong>11<sup>th</sup> May 2025</p>\n<p><strong>Interviews: </strong>20<sup>th</sup> May 2025</p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£40,219 - £43,414","publishDate":"2025-04-23T07:55:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-05-11T22:59:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/e889be3f-edb2-4ea1-9d70-0d6f354ae12e.png","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"afff146c-8c38-44ca-8c94-ca66d9ad1b2e","title":"Senior Residential Childcare Workers","employer":"Hertfordshire County Council","department":"","location":"Hertford","locationType":3,"description":"<strong>Job Title:</strong> Senior Residential Childcare Workers <br> <strong>Starting Salary:</strong> £37,035 progressing to £40,476 per annum + 6% market enhancement * <br> *Sleep In allowances are paid at £40 per night. There are opportunities to work additional hours and overtime across the Service. <br> <strong>Hours: </strong>37 hours per week <br> <strong>Contract Type:</strong> Permanent <br><br><b>About the team</b><br><br> Hertfordshire county council has its own residential service for children, this consists of 7 homes, including 2 very specialist homes, 1 disability and the rest mainstream multi bedded homes. <br><br> All homes are currently sitting on Ofsted ratings of good or outstanding. <br><br> As a senior you form part of the leadership of the home and ensure the needs of the home and young people are met and maintained at the highest possible level. <br><br> Each home is made up of Registered Manager, Deputy, Senior Residential Childcare Workers, Residential Childcare Workers, cleaners and home administrators. <br><br> As a Senior within the residential service there will be times you are asked to support other homes. <br><br><b>About the role</b><br><br>Below are some of the things you could say about your role on a day-to-day basis working in our Residential Care homes:<br><br>\"It's the best job in the World\"<br>\"The work life balance is brilliant\"<br>\"I am at home more than I am at work - both families benefit\"<br>\"'Thanks for running me a bath' - is what made me smile today - win/win\".<br><br>If you really want to make a difference to a young person's life then read on......<br><br>It is hard to put a job title on a role where you are mentor, teacher, coach, deliverer of parental guidance, role model, therapist, councillor, and family liaison, often all in the same day.<br><br>Daily you will be liaising with a host of individuals and services, from our young person's family to schools and education authorities, social workers, police and a whole range of other internal and external contacts.<br><br>The essence of the role is to support, almost as an extension of the family, one young person to help them develop into adulthood as effectively as possible, establishing routine, boundaries and consistency in a calm, non-judgemental manner. You will work with children and young people who display challenging behaviour due to early life trauma.<br><br>No two days are the same in our Residential Service - on your working days you could be taking your young person horse riding, painting, for a drive, for a walk, out shopping, or attending virtual schools. You will support children to achieve and grow through positive experiences.<br><br>\"You are there when I rise, when I eat, when I play, and you are there to put me to bed at the end of my day\".<br><br>Our commitment to young people in our care is to be there around the clock for them. As part of your role you will complete relevant paperwork and work within relevant legislation.<br><br>You will be part of a team working on a shift/rota basis; you will work together with the rest of the team, and your senior, to organise this in advance. Due to the nature of our care, there may be occasions where you need to swap shifts and working together with your team we can achieve this flexibility.<br><br>As a Senior Residential Childcare Worker, you would need to do the following.<ul>\n<li>Shift work including evening weekends, bank holiday and sleep in duties.</li>\n<li>Lead and manage shifts.</li>\n<li>Plan weekly activities for the young people.</li>\n<li>Ensure the home is working to the regulations.</li>\n<li>Line manage and supervise Residential Childcare Workers (RCWs).</li>\n<li>Train and Develop RCWs.</li>\n<li>Report writing.</li>\n<li>Undertaking specialist training for the role</li>\n<li>Oversee the children files, ensuring all documentation is update to date and relevant.</li>\n<li>Manage incidents.</li>\n<li>Maintain the safety of the young people, staff and home.</li>\n</ul>Manage and report safeguarding concerns in line with policy and procedure.<br><br><b>About you</b><br><br>Essential:<ul>\n<li>Minimum 9-12 month experience of working in residential children's home.</li>\n<li>Hold NVQ level 4 Health & Social Care</li>\n<li>Hold a full driving licence and business insurance.</li>\n<li>Lead and manage shifts.</li>\n<li>Willingness to undertake shift work.</li>\n</ul>Desirable:<ul>\n<li>Staff supervision</li>\n<li>Attending/ leading meetings with key stakeholder</li>\n<li>Working with families</li>\n</ul>We welcome applications from candidates who currently reside in the UK with established proof of right to work documentation. We are not able to offer sponsorship at this time for this role.<br><br>This job role is within the Health and Social Care, level job profile. Please locate this via: Job profiles - Health and social care <br><br>Working for Hertfordshire County council is an excellent opportunity, we are forward thinkers and diverse in the residential services that we offer.<br><br>As an employer we offer our staff the opportunity to undertake further training via our apprenticeships to further their careers in social care. <br><br> Its an excellent time to join our residential service as we have a strong therapeutic foundation and looking to enhance our service with a core and committed staff group.<br><br> To hear more about this opportunity please contact Sabika Sabeen Sabika.Sabeen@hertfordshire.gov.uk - 07515 663033 for an informal discussion about the role. <br><br> Benefits of working for us<br><br><b>How to apply</b><br><br> As part of your application, please upload your most recent CV. Ensure your CV is up to date with your employment history (including any employment gaps), and including any training/qualifications. We encourage you to include examples of where you have demonstrated the requirements/criteria in the advert / job profile to allow the panel to fully recognise your skills and abilities. You will have the opportunity to include a short covering paragraph within your application to give us a little more information about your skills, knowledge, and experiences. <br><br> <strong>Sponsorship<br></strong> We welcome applications from candidates who currently reside in the UK with established proof of right to work documentation. We are not able to offer sponsorship at this time for this role. <strong></strong><br><br> <strong>Disability Confident</strong> <br> We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer and guarantee an interview to anyone disclosing a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria for the post. <br><br> <strong>Safeguarding</strong> <br> This role has been identified as requiring a Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check. <br><br> <strong>Driving required</strong> <br> You'll need to have the ability to drive and/or travel around Hertfordshire, either using your own mode of transport or a company car to travel to other locations. <br><br> <strong>English Fluency</strong> <br> The ability to converse at ease with members of the public and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post (for those whose language is a signed language the provision of a sign language interpreter who speaks English to the necessary standard of fluency will be required). Further information about the legal requirement can be found here.","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£37,035 progressing to £40,476 per annum + 6% market enhancement","publishDate":"2025-04-22T12:00:14.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-05-24T18:00:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/741f35c3-2c5a-4cea-83ee-da9e07660db4.png","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"413e5333-a974-470e-9d4b-38cccc0e20ca","title":"Residential Childcare Workers","employer":"Hertfordshire County Council","department":"","location":"Hertford","locationType":3,"description":"<strong>Job Title:</strong> Residential Childcare Workers <br> <strong>Starting Salary:</strong> £30,559 progressing to £33,366 per annum plus 6% market enhancement*<br>*Sleep In allowances are paid at £40 per night. There are opportunities to work additional hours and overtime across the Service. <br> <strong>Hours:</strong> 37.0 <br> <strong>Contract Type:</strong> Permanent <br><br><b>About the team</b><br><br>Hertfordshire County Council believes in keeping young people close, to enable them to maintain their identity, and to maintain links with the community to which they belong, this in turn allows us to support these young people, their families, and friends.<br><br>We understand the impact of trauma on children and are passionate about helping these young people find their strengths and explore what they want to achieve with their lives. We believe in nurturing positive relationships and are wholly dedicated to never giving up on a child.<br><br><b>About the role</b><br><br>Below are some of the things you could say about your role on a day-to-day basis working in our Residential Care homes:<br><br>\"It's the best job in the World\"<br> \"The work life balance is brilliant\"<br> \"I am at home more than I am at work - both families benefit\"<br> \"'Thanks for running me a bath' - is what made me smile today - win/win\".<br><br>If you really want to make a difference to a young person's life then read on......<br><br>It is hard to put a job title on a role where you are mentor, teacher, coach, deliverer of parental guidance, role model, therapist, councillor, and family liaison, often all in the same day.<br><br>Daily you will be liaising with a host of individuals and services, from our young person's family to schools and education authorities, social workers, police and a whole range of other internal and external contacts.<br><br>The essence of the role is to support, almost as an extension of the family, one young person to help them develop into adulthood as effectively as possible, establishing routine, boundaries and consistency in a calm, non-judgemental manner. You will work with children and young people who display challenging behaviour due to early life trauma.<br><br>No two days are the same in our Residential Service - on your working days you could be taking your young person horse riding, painting, for a drive, for a walk, out shopping, or attending virtual schools. You will support children to achieve and grow through positive experiences.<br><br>\"You are there when I rise, when I eat, when I play, and you are there to put me to bed at the end of my day\".<br><br>Our commitment to young people in our care is to be there around the clock for them. As part of your role you will complete relevant paperwork and work within relevant legislation.<br><br>You will be part of a team working on a shift/rota basis; you will work together with the rest of the team, and your senior, to organise this in advance. Due to the nature of our care, there may be occasions where you need to swap shifts and working together with your team we can achieve this flexibility.<br><br><b>About you</b><br><br> <strong>Essential</strong>:<ul>\n<li>Full UK Driving Licence (including business insurance) and regular access to a car.</li>\n<li>Passion for working with children.</li>\n<li>Ability to learn and implement training.</li>\n<li>Flexible and innovative to meet the challenge.</li>\n<li>Willing to work shifts, including evening/ weekend/ bank holidays and sleeping duties.</li>\n</ul><strong>Desirable</strong>:<ul>\n<li>Hold Diploma level 3/ 4 Health and social care.</li>\n<li>Experience of working with children or caring for children and young people</li>\n</ul>We welcome applications from candidates who currently reside in the UK with established proof of right to work documentation. We are not able to offer sponsorship at this time for this role.<br><br>This job role is within the Health and Social Care, level job profile. Please locate this via: Job profiles - Health and social care <br><br>For an informal discussion and more information please contact: Sabika Sabeen Sabika.Sabeen@hertfordshire.gov.uk - 07515 663033. <br><br> Benefits of working for us<br><br><b>How to apply</b><br><br> As part of your application, please upload your most recent CV. Ensure your CV is up to date with your employment history (including any employment gaps), and including any training/qualifications. We encourage you to include examples of where you have demonstrated the requirements/criteria in the advert / job profile to allow the panel to fully recognise your skills and abilities. You will have the opportunity to include a short covering paragraph within your application to give us a little more information about your skills, knowledge, and experiences. <br><br> <strong>Sponsorship:</strong> We welcome applications from candidates who currently reside in the UK with established proof of right to work documentation. We are not able to offer sponsorship at this time for this role.<strong></strong> <br><br> <strong>Disability Confident</strong> <br> We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer and guarantee an interview to anyone disclosing a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria for the post. <br><br> <strong>Safeguarding</strong> <br> This role has been identified as requiring a Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check. <br><br> <strong>Driving required</strong> <br> You'll need to have the ability to drive and/or travel around Hertfordshire, either using your own mode of transport or a company car to travel to other locations. <br><br> <strong>English Fluency</strong> <br> The ability to converse at ease with members of the public and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post (for those whose language is a signed language the provision of a sign language interpreter who speaks English to the necessary standard of fluency will be required). Further information about the legal requirement can be found here.","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£30,559 progressing to £33,366 per annum","publishDate":"2025-04-22T12:00:13.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-05-24T18:00:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/dec059b9-df10-4acb-93dc-e316455ee406.png","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"fc2f6213-6ddb-4884-9349-71398e2c9966","title":"INTERNAL APPLICANTS ONLY Data Compliance Officer","employer":"London Borough Of Waltham Forest","department":"","location":"To be confirmed","locationType":3,"description":"<b>JOB DESCRIPTION</b><br><br> <strong>***Internal Applicants Only***</strong><br><br><strong>Organisation</strong>: London Borough of Waltham Forest<br><br><strong>Salary: </strong>SO2 £38,934 - £40,755 <br> <br><strong>Contract Type:</strong> Permanent, Full-time <br> <br><strong>Working hours per week: </strong>36 hours<br><br><strong>Application Deadline:</strong> 04/05/2025<br><br><strong>Proposed Interview Date(s): </strong>to be confirmed<br> <br><strong>DBS:</strong> Enhanced Barred<br><br><strong>Reference:</strong>1704<br><br><strong>About Us:</strong> <br><br>Bursting with culture, energy, and opportunity, the London Borough of Waltham Forest is a fantastic and exciting place to work. <br><br>We are a highly ambitious borough. Driven by culture and the innate creativity of our residents, we have developed new and innovative ways to build our communities. Our Council is relentlessly resident-focused, insight-led, digitally driven and commercially minded; a Council focused on meeting the needs of our existing and future residents. <br><br>London Borough of Waltham Forest is one of the <a href=\"https://www.london.gov.uk/good-work-standard\">Mayor of London's Good Work Standard</a> employers. This accreditation is a proof of our commitment to creating a healthy, fair and inclusive workplace. This includes fair pay and conditions, workplace well-being, skills and progression and diversity and recruitment. <br><br><strong>The Council's preference is for online application. However, if you have a disability and are unable to complete an online application, please email recruitment@walthamforest.gov.uk so we can arrange an alternative application method.</strong> <br><br><strong>About the role:</strong> <br><br>We are looking for a strong Data Compliance officer (SO2)<br> <br>The candidate should have a strong knowledge on Excel and Mosaic and be able to work with minimum supervision, using problem solving skills and initiative to provide a customer-focused support service. We would need a person who is highly organised with the ability to multi-task and be flexible to respond to service delivery requirements.<br> <br>The role would be suitable for someone who has the:-<br> <br>• Experience of having worked in a fast paced, customer focused environment.<br> <br>• Knowledge of Children's and / or Adult social care processes.<br> <br>• Knowledge and experience of the regulatory requirements of the Local Authority especially in relation to children's social care.<br> <br>• Highly skilled at data inputting, ensuring data accuracy and quality.<br> <br>• An understanding of data quality.<br> <br>• A good knowledge of GDPR and data protection.<br> <br>• Good knowledge and application of IT systems and software packages.<br><br><a href=\"https://fs-filestore-eu.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/Waltham_Forest/govRoleProfiles/Role_Profile_Data_Compliance_Officer_SO2_1704.pdf\"><strong>>> Click here to download the Role Profile <<</strong></a> <br><br><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong> <br><br>Please refer to the Role Profile<br><br><strong>Qualifications and Requirements:</strong> <br><br>To be considered for this position, you should meet the following requirements: <br><br>Numeracy and literacy qualification e.g. GCSE English and Maths or equivalent.<br> <ul> <li>High level of professionalism, care and integrity, ensuring a positive image of the organisation is promoted at all times.</li> <li>Strong time management skills</li> <li>High level of flexibility, a positive attitude and ability to adapt to changes.</li> <li>Can work with minimum supervision, using problem solving skills and initiative to provide a customer-focused support service. </li> <li>Highly organised with the ability to multi-task and be flexible to respond to service delivery requirements. </li> <li>Clear Communication skills</li> <li>Ability to build strong relationships</li> </ul><br><strong>Terms and conditions:</strong> <br> <br>The below terms and conditions apply to this role: <br> <br>Satisfactory employment references and CIFAS identity checks; <br> <br>Satisfactory declaration of interest; <br> <br>This role is subject to safer recruitment practices as it involves work with children and/ or vulnerable adults; <br> <br>Satisfactory DBS check; <br> <br>As a public authority, we must ensure that members of staff in public-facing roles are able to speak fluent English. This means that they must have a command of spoken English, with confidence and accuracy, sufficient for the effective performance of their role. This requirement does not refer to any particular English language qualifications, regional or international accents, dialects, speech impediments or the tone of conversations. It does not require staff to speak only in English. <br><br><strong>How to Apply:</strong> <br><br>Interested candidates are invited to submit their applications online by pressing the 'Apply' button below. This includes a supporting statement that outlines to us how your skills and experience make you a good candidate for this vacancy. <br><br>We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible. <br><br><strong>Equal Opportunity Employer:</strong> <br><br>Waltham Forest is a diverse borough where diversity is valued and is integral to both, service delivery and employment of its staff. The Council is proud of its rich mix of communities and as the largest employer in the area, it works hard to respond to the changing needs of its population. We use our statutory duties on race, gender and disability equality and best practice in respect of age, faith and sexual orientation to ensure equality of opportunity in the workplace. The Council is committed to meeting its 4 equality objectives: - Promoting equality of opportunity - Opposing all forms of discrimination, intolerance and disadvantage - Ensuring our workforce reflects the diverse communities of Waltham Forest at all levels. - Providing fair, appropriate, accessible and excellent Services to all. Respecting Diversity is a core Council value. <br><br>To support the above and reduce the risk of bias in its recruitment activities, the council is operating an anonymous shortlisting process, which hides personal information that can identify individuals until their application has been considered for shortlisting. The council also operates a scheme whereby, for jobs graded up to and including scale SO2, internal candidates are considered first. This includes those candidates who self-identify as having a disability for the purposes of the Disability Confident scheme. For more information, please refer to our recruitment and selection policy. <br><br>We are keen to support employees to balance their working life with other commitments. Therefore, wherever possible, we will consider working arrangements that suit an individual's personal circumstances whilst still meeting the needs of the Council. If you would like to discuss the possible flexible working options that might be applicable to this role, please contact the person named below or feel free to discuss this during your interview. <br><br>For more information on the benefits of working for the Council, please visit <a href=\"https://www.walthamforest.gov.uk/jobs-and-training/find-jobs-and-other-opportunities/working-us\">https://www.walthamforest.gov.uk/jobs-and-training/find-jobs-and-other-opportunities/working-us</a>. <br><br><strong>Contact Information:</strong> <br><br>If you have any questions about this vacancy or the application process, please contact Swapnil Shrivastava at <a href=\"mailto:Swapnil.Shrivastava@walthamforest.gov.uk\">Swapnil.Shrivastava@walthamforest.gov.uk</a> <br><br>If you have any technical issues when trying to apply for this post, please contact our Recruitment Team via email at <a href=\"mailto:recruitment@walthamforest.gov.uk\">recruitment@walthamforest.gov.uk</a>. <br><br>Click here for further information on the <a href=\"https://www.walthamforest.gov.uk/council-and-elections/your-data-and-privacy/our-privacy-notices/hr-recruitment-privacy-notice\">Human Resources recruitment privacy notice</a>.","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"SO2 £38,934 - £40,755","publishDate":"2025-04-22T08:53:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-05-04T22:59:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/5203dd57-c680-405c-9b98-e4a88ff2ea6b.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"507e39ca-2492-4fc6-9c08-6fb2bca83d69","title":"Senior Officer, Public Health, Inclusion And Awareness","employer":"Breast Cancer Now","department":"","location":"London","locationType":2,"description":"<p><strong>About us</strong></p>\n<p>We’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. </p>\n<p>The 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.  </p>\n<p>Dedicated campaigners are here. Fighting for the best possible treatment, services and care, for anyone affected by breast cancer. Why? Because we believe that by 2050, everyone diagnosed with breast cancer will live – and be supported to live well. But to create that future, we need to act now. </p>\n<p><strong>The role</strong></p>\n<p>Are you looking for a new challenge? We are currently looking for a driven and self-motivated senior officer for our public health, inclusion and awareness team. This is an exciting time to join as we continue to grow. You will support the development and delivery of the public health, inclusion and awareness team’s work across the UK, which is to empower patients and the public to play a full role in managing their own risk of getting breast cancer, diagnosing breast cancer earlier and improving their quality of life after a breast cancer diagnosis and treatment, thereby reducing the risk of recurrence.</p>\n<p>Working closely with the public health, inclusion and awareness manager to deliver public health activities as identified in our strategy and team plans and work across the wider directorate and organisation.</p>\n<p>Also supporting the delivery of activities to drive forward our equity, diversity and inclusion agenda to ensure we achieve the pledges, recommendations and actions set out in our plans and champion our commitment to celebrate diversity, challenge and address inequality, and help build an inclusive environment for all people affected by breast cancer.</p>\n<p><strong>About you</strong></p>\n<p>You'll be proactive, highly motivated and have experience in the development and delivery of public health and inclusion initiatives, campaigns and projects. An excellent communicator in building relationships at a local level with external organisations and groups including with those from under-represented communities.</p>\n<p>You'll be confident in understanding and explaining equity, diversity and inclusion issues in our public health work clearly and will give presentations as required to community groups and organisations.</p>\n<p>You'll also be experienced in monitoring and evaluation of public health activity, including gathering data, producing reports and analysing other statistical information as required.</p>\n<p><strong>Job description and benefits</strong></p>\n<p>The job description and our attractive benefits package are available for you to download.</p>\n<p><strong>Primary location of role and hybrid working</strong></p>\n<p>This role is primarily based in our London office. 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Working with the North East London ICB, NELFT, Barts Health NHS, and other NHS providers, you will lead and manage the Council’s Adults and Health directorate to deliver the best possible adult social care and health provision for the borough, and our residents who need our support the most.&nbsp;</p>\n<p>You will manage a shared integrated support function for Adult Social Care, Health, and Children &amp; Young People’s social care and commissioning, ensuring that good practice, value for money, and operational synergies are maximised for the benefit of service users. You will ensure that adult safeguarding is an organisational priority and support the Public Health function and its statutory director, ensuring that services directly commissioned are targeted at the public health needs of Newham.&nbsp;</p>\n<p>In this role, we will look to you to develop and embed a strong culture of practice with a relentless focus on improving outcomes and the lives of those we serve. 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It has a thriving arts quarter with the Theatre Royal Stratford East offering excellent entertainment for all the family. There is the University of East London which has two campuses in Newham, one in Stratford and another next to the regenerated Royal Albert Dock. 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Rotas will typically be 2 nights on, 2 nights off, 3 nights on, then 2 nights off. Bank holiday working permitted if rota falls on this day. You may also be required to work flexibly in the week to attend day meetings and training sessions.</p>\n<p><strong>About the role</strong></p>\n<p>We are looking for a dedicated and compassionate Recovery Worker to join our team which aims to deliver support to male residents aged between 18 and 65. You will be at the heart of providing person centred support in a residential setting to our residents who have mental health issues, often alongside drug and alcohol dependencies. You will provide tailored support to help our residents to improve their quality of life, and achieve their personal goals through providing flexible support. The service offers our residents two years supported living with 24 hour medium to high levels of support to help residents maintain stability in the community and reduce hospital admissions. </p>\n<p>You will work directly with our residents to support them to overcome their personal barriers and challenges to achieve positive outcomes. You will do this through one to one support sessions, group sessions and activities, and general support with their daily living.</p>\n<p>The role further includes:</p>\n<ul>\n<li>Supporting residents with taking their correct medication</li>\n<li>Carrying out various welfare checks on residents during the night</li>\n<li>Health and safety tasks, including reporting repairs and maintenance</li>\n<li>Keeping support plans up to date using our online portal</li>\n<li>Plan and deliver various activities within the service to gain a sense of community and belonging which could include movie nights, cooking nights, and game nights. You are welcome to bring your own ideas to bring residents together to achieve positive outcomes.</li>\n</ul>\n<p><strong>About you</strong></p>\n<p>We're looking for someone who has a true passion to support those who face challenges with their mental health, and have substance dependency. You will be able to build rapport and trusting relations in a professional setting, and able to build positive outcomes. You will have an adaptable and flexible approach to helping others, with an understanding that each individual has different levels and types of support needs. </p>\n<p>You will have an understanding and ability to help others overcome their personal barriers, and will be motivated to want to make a difference to people's lives. This is a fulfilling role, and is the perfect fit for someone who has a real passion in helping others. You will have:</p>\n<ul>\n<li>Experience working within a residential setting</li>\n<li>Experience working with people with multiple and complex needs, ideally in mental health</li>\n<li>Ability to show empathy and compassion to our residents, and different challenges they face</li>\n<li>Ability  to motivate, and empower others to achieve their personal goals and overcome barriers</li>\n<li>IT ability to use our online CRM systems and Microsoft programs daily</li>\n<li>Previous experience in creating co-produced support plans, key working, and care plans</li>\n<li>Understanding of the housing and social needs of people with multiple and complex needs and be aware of the social marginalisation that can be attached to people who face personal challenges</li>\n<li>A qualification in NVQ Level 2 in Health and Social Care or equivalent is extremely desirable </li>\n</ul>\n<p><strong>Please refer to the JDPS attached for more details on the vacancy and our requirements/key criteria.</strong></p>\n<p><strong>What we offer</strong></p>\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<li>Be part of an organisation which believes good care and support improves lives.</li>\n<li>Join an organisation with a mission to empower people who are marginalised by building powerful partnerships and creative solutions that bridge gaps in provision and aid recovery, reablement and resettlement.</li>\n</ul>\n<p>We are 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. 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. </p>\n<p>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. </p>\n<p><strong>About Social Interest Group (SIG)</strong></p>\n<p>SIG 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.</p>\n<p>Want 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> Further 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>. </p>\n<p><strong>ADDITIONAL INFORMATION</strong></p>\n<p>Please 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.</p>\n<p>Please note that as part of our process, we complete an enhanced DBS check, some roles may require further vetting. We encourage applicants from all backgrounds. If you have any questions regarding this, please contact us on the details below. </p>\n<p>For 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. </p>\n<p>Additional 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>.</p>\n<blockquote>\n<p><strong>Unfortunately, we are unable to provide sponsorship, please ensure you have full right to work in the UK prior to applying to our positions. </strong></p>\n</blockquote>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£27,000","publishDate":"2025-04-17T08:11:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-05-14T08:11:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/1eb8879d-d74c-4738-9f8e-5dd9db088d67.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"1c465137-261f-420f-b877-ee053e1f142e","title":"Deputy Head of Service Commissioning for Older People","employer":"Hertfordshire County Council","department":"","location":"Countywide","locationType":3,"description":"<strong>Job Title:</strong> Deputy Head of Service Commissioning for Older People <br> <strong>Starting Salary:</strong> £59,537 <br> <strong>Hours:</strong> 37 hours per week <br> <strong>Location:</strong> Farnham House, Stevenage and hybrid working from home <br> <strong>Contract Type:</strong> 12 Month Fixed Term Contract or Secondment opportunity <br> <strong>Directorate:</strong> Adult Care Services <br><br><b>About the team</b><br><br> An exciting opportunity to lead a team of experienced social care commissioners to deliver a programme of contracting, procurement, and transformation work for older people's care services (support at home, extra-care housing and residential/nursing home care). <br><br> The team commissions care services for more than 6000 older people with frailty and dementia care needs with a total annual spend of more than £150 mn. The team is working to an established plan to improve outcomes for people who need a range of services and to achieve value for money for the Council at a time of significant budgetary pressure. With the next 12 months the team will deliver several significant projects to improve support at home, extra care, day care and care homes services whilst managing the day to day contract work. <br><br><b>About the role</b><br><br> The role is one of two Deputy Head of Service roles reporting to the Head of Service and will mainly focus on commissioning of care home services. Key responsibilities will include:<ul>\n<li> Ensuring that staff within team are effectively managed and develop to support service aims. </li>\n<li> Ensuring that care contracts are effectively managed and deliver Value for Money and good outcomes for people. </li>\n<li> Ensuring that important projects are delivered efficiently and on time. Current projects include preparatory work for a tender for Discharge to Assess services, a review of Hertfordshire's care home Dementia Care Accreditation, and a review of commissioning arrangements for people with enhanced dementia care needs (including one to one care). </li>\n<li> To lead care provider engagement on improving access to nursing care in localities experiencing supply shortfalls. </li>\n</ul><br><b>About you</b><br><br> <strong>Essential</strong>:<ul>\n<li> Educated to degree level </li>\n<li> High ambition on outcomes for older people and understanding of social care for older adults with conditions such as frailty and dementia </li>\n<li> Specialist knowledge of frailty, dementia and care in older age gained in social care of related field. </li>\n<li> Ability to ensure that the work of the team achieves Value for Money for the Council, including in areas of major spend. </li>\n<li> Professionally curious and able to manage, coach and develop commissioning staff (including those with line/project management responsibilities themselves). </li>\n<li> Ability to summarise complex information (including in formal reports) for a range of audiences. </li>\n<li> Ability to lead work with stakeholders of all backgrounds and levels of professional seniority to manage services and effect change. </li>\n<li> Ability to ensure that the projects being delivered by the team achieve good results. </li>\n</ul><strong>Desirable</strong>:<ul>\n<li> Experience of leading major/high value strategic commissioning and procurement gained in social care or related field. </li>\n<li> Experience of major programme delivery in social care or related field. </li>\n<li> Experience of major partnership development in social care or related field. </li>\n</ul>We welcome applications from candidates who currently reside in the UK with established proof of right to work documentation. We are not able to offer sponsorship at this time for this role. <br><br>This job role is within the Health and Social Care Services, level HSC14 job profile. Please locate this via: <br><br> Job profiles - Health and social care <br><br>To hear more about this opportunity please contact kristian.tizzard@hertfordshire.gov.uk for an informal discussion about the role. <br><br> Interview Date: 14 May 2025 <br><br> Benefits of working for us<br><br><b>How to apply</b><br><br> As part of your application, please upload your most recent CV. Ensure your CV is up to date with your employment history (including any employment gaps), and including any training/qualifications. We encourage you to include examples of where you have demonstrated the requirements/criteria in the advert / job profile to allow the panel to fully recognise your skills and abilities. You will have the opportunity to include a short covering paragraph within your application to give us a little more information about your skills, knowledge, and experiences. <br><br> <strong>Secondment</strong> <br> This position is open to secondments. If you work for HCC or any other Local Authority and would like to be considered as a Secondment contract, please ensure you complete the Secondment Form as part of your application. If you do not, your application will be considered as a Fixed Term Contract only. <br><br> <strong>Disability Confident</strong> <br> We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer and guarantee an interview to anyone disclosing a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria for the post. <br><br> <strong>Safeguarding</strong> <br> This role has been identified as requiring a Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check. <br><br> <strong>English Fluency</strong> <br> The ability to converse at ease with members of the public and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post (for those whose language is a signed language the provision of a sign language interpreter who speaks English to the necessary standard of fluency will be required). Further information about the legal requirement can be found here.","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£59,537","publishDate":"2025-04-17T07:30:33.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-04-30T00:00:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/dc294540-0f34-47ae-b113-0f3575a5bb88.png","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"0c2f7d3a-c3e5-419f-a262-3ba321d60ea4","title":"Mental Health Social Worker","employer":"Royal Borough of Kingston Upon Thames","department":"","location":"Surbiton","locationType":3,"description":"About the Borough : <br>This special place in South West London between the capital and the country has been a Royal borough longer than anywhere else - it is where the first kings of England were crowned.<br><br>Today it is a vibrant and diverse borough, with a long history and strong cultural and community heritage. Kingston's riverside location, fantastic retail offer, historic market place and church, parks and gardens all make Kingston town centre the vibrant space it is, and each of our district town centres (Surbiton, New Malden, Tolworth and Chessington) have something unique to offer.<br><br>Situated in Zone 6, Kingston is among the best-connected town centres in London - with direct train links from Kingston and Surbiton stations to Clapham Junction and London Waterloo, as well as Wimbledon for an interchange with the London Underground and Tramlink.<br><br>Kingston's people are innovative and entrepreneurial, and have a strong sense of community pride. The borough has been home to great industry and creativity for many years, reflected in assets such as the Rose Theatre, the International Youth Arts Festival and Kingston University, which boasts more new graduate business start-ups than any other.<br><br>We have seen tremendous generosity and compassion within our communities, particularly in response to COVID-19, which is a demonstration of Kingston's key strength. The council offers a strong level of support to vulnerable groups and those who need additional support, which has also increased significantly as a result of the pandemic. Like most places, the average age of our population is rising as more people are living longer, so we are working closely with residents to help them maintain their independence and further improve the cost effectiveness of our service to meet the ongoing rise in demand.<br><br>Kingston is home to people from diverse and interesting cultures and backgrounds, which helps to create the rich sense of community shared across the borough. In particular, Kingston has a large Sri Lankan Tamil community and is home to more people from Korea than any other part of the UK.<br> <br> About the Service and Team : <br> The Mental Health Social Care Team (MHSCT) forms part of Adult Social Care within the Royal Borough of Kingston (RBK). We are one of the two specialist teams within Adult Social Care. Our main functions are under the Care Act 2014, the Mental Health Act and the Mental Capacity Act. <br><br> We work with adults whose primary need is their mental health. Our other areas of responsibility include working with people with autism, and those with drug/alcohol issues. We also have responsibility for young people transitioning into adulthood and thereby from children to adult services. <br><br> We work closely with our colleagues in NHS mental health teams, and on mental health wards, as well as partners in primary care as well as a wide range of partnership organisation across the community. <br><br> The team is a large and enthusiastic group of professionals dealing with a diverse and fascinating portfolio of responsibilities. Interest in the work and enthusiasm are among the qualities we would value in the successful applicant. <br><br> The team incorporates the Royal Borough's AMHP service.. We are based on the site of Tolworth Hospital and operate a hybrid working model of working from home, and working in the office. <br><br> We are a large, friendly and supportive team, including a manager and a deputy manager, and ably supported by business support colleagues. <br> <br> About the Role and Our Ideal Candidate : <br> The successful candidate will be a qualified social worker with a good amount of post qualifying experience in a statutory setting. They will be experienced in safeguarding, and assessments under the Care Act 2014, and the Mental Capacity Act.<ul>\n<li> They will have a working knowledge of the Mental Health Act and other relevant legislation and guidance, and experience of working with mental health. </li>\n<li> You will provide case management of complex cases under the Care Act 2014, and safeguarding, including taking cases to the Court of Protection. </li>\n<li> You will receive support and supervision from one of the senior practitioners in the team, and will also provide supervision of social workers. </li>\n<li> You will undertake assessments and reviews, and work in partnership across organisational boundaries with NHS colleagues in mental health teams and on wards, as well as colleagues in a range of partnership organisations. </li>\n<li> The successful candidate will progress towards AMHP training as part of their career progression pathway and will receive a £1000 welcome payment. </li>\n<li> They must have excellent verbal and written communication skills, including report writing skills. Good IT skills will be an advantage. </li>\n<li> Knowledge and experience of mental health, autism, and drug and alcohol problems in a statutory setting are essential. </li>\n</ul>Our Offer to You : <br>As an organisation that values and nurtures talent, we're committed to helping you fulfil your potential and will offer you a supportive, friendly and collaborative environment to grow and develop your career and skills. We're constantly striving to improve our ways of working so putting your ideas across however big or small; will be fully encouraged and supported by your colleagues and our dynamic and experienced management team.<br><br>In addition we offer a modern and flexible working environment for our staff supported by our IT infrastructure, Google Chromebooks and Google Apps, which have acted as a key enabler for collaborative and streamlined working. We operate hybrid working, a flexible working model which allows staff to work from a variety of locations and staff are not required to work within the office 5 days a week. It enables staff to achieve a work life balance whilst still meeting the needs of the organisation.<br><br>Employees have access to a wide range of benefits, some of which include:<ul>\n<li>Generous annual leave entitlement plus bank holidays (pro-rata if part-time working hours apply)</li>\n<li>Three volunteering days per year in Kingston</li>\n<li>Flexible and agile working arrangements</li>\n<li>Comprehensive learning and development programme</li>\n<li>Discounts on a range of local shops, restaurants, gyms and leisure centres</li>\n<li>Interest free season ticket loans</li>\n<li>Local Government Pension 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 : <br> Please apply online outlining what skills, abilities and experience you can bring which makes you an ideal candidate for this role. Please ensure you refer to the requirements outlined in the job profile when completing your application. <br><br> The closing date is given as a guide. We reserve the right to close this vacancy once a sufficient number of applications has been received. Therefore, it is strongly advised that you complete and submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment. <br><br> We are committed to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) so all personal information that can identify job applicants e.g. name, title etc is completely anonymised during the shortlisting process. Our hiring managers review applications based on the knowledge, skills and experience demonstrated in your application, and how well these match the job profile. Our HR Shared Service with Sutton Council was recently recognised nationally for having the 'Best Inclusion and Diversity Programme' at the PPMA Excellence in People Management Awards 2023, something that we're incredibly proud of. <br><br> Hiring managers are encouraged to ensure that their interview panel is diverse, and representative of a range of protected characteristics, to help remove unconscious bias and ensure candidates are treated fairly during the selection process. Some characteristics may not be obvious, but our panels are diverse wherever possible. We have a number of measures in place to inform and support our approach, including mandatory EDI and unconscious bias training for all staff, safer recruitment training for diverse panel members, engaging with our staff networks and encouraging allyship. We are fully committed to removing barriers and enhancing the diversity of our workforce. <br> <br> Additional Information : <br> We are proud to be a diverse and welcoming Borough. Our aim is to create a workforce which reflects the community we serve, and staff feel a sense of belonging. We celebrate and respect differences and appreciate the value of having a diverse workforce. We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, particularly Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic, and disabled candidates, as these groups are currently under-represented in our workforce. <br><br> As a Disability Confident employer, we are committed to thinking differently about disability and taking action to improve how we recruit, retain and develop disabled people. We guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum essential criteria for a role. <br><br> We offer a range of family friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements, staff engagement forums and inclusive staff networks who help drive our diversity agenda. <br><br>We are an accredited London Living Wage Employer and this means that everyone working at the Royal Borough of Kingston, regardless of whether they are permanent employees or third-party contractors and suppliers receive the London Living Wage. The real Living Wage is higher than the government's minimum, or National Living Wage, and is an independently calculated hourly rate of pay that is based on the actual cost of living.<br><br>The UK has introduced a new points-based immigration system affecting EU and Non-EU workers and sponsorship requirements. We advise checking the <a href=\"https://www.gov.uk/guidance/new-immigration-system-what-you-need-to-know\">GOV.UK website</a> for right to work guidance.","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£40,755 - £45,510","publishDate":"2025-04-17T03:01:14.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-05-05T22:55:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/e9d64170-b9cd-4f9c-aa4b-a12954f1276d.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"9175fdca-1466-44e0-83c7-45f808aa3604","title":"ASYE Academy - Adults and Children's","employer":"London Borough of Sutton","department":"","location":"Sutton","locationType":3,"description":"About the Borough : <br>In Sutton, there is much for us to be proud of both as a council and as a borough. This includes high levels of resident satisfaction, the quality of our services, our success in addressing our financial challenges to date, the way that we involve and engage with residents on key issues facing the borough, and the enthusiastic and motivated staff that we employ. <br><br>Looking ahead, there are plans for the delivery of new homes and new schools and the London Cancer Hub is being developed, while the Council is also seen as a driving force within the South London Partnership of five outer south west London boroughs focused on strategic growth, regeneration and investment.<br><br>All of this demonstrates a good track record and an authority that is ambitious and set to deliver more improvements for the borough. We've set out our vision for the future of Sutton in our corporate plan - Ambitious for Sutton. This strategic plan will shape the outcomes we achieve, the services we provide, and the impact we have on residents, to make Sutton a great place to live, work and raise a family.<br><br>Situated in Zone 5, Sutton is less than 30 minutes by train from central London, and south and south west London are easily accessible by public transport. There are 10 train stations which serve key neighbourhoods within the borough providing direct connections to London Victoria, London Bridge, London Blackfriars and St Pancras International. Sutton also has direct rail connections with Epsom, Dorking, Guildford and Horsham, as well as Wimbledon for an interchange with the London Underground and West Croydon for the London Overground. There's also an extensive road network which provides close and easy access to the M25 and M23.<br> <br> About the Service and Team : <br> The Ofsted inspection of Children's Services rated us as 'Good' and 'Outstanding' for leadership of services, highlighting aspirational children's services being delivered for children and families in Sutton. Effective partnership working is key to achieving our ambitions. <br><br> Our ASYE programme is delivered jointly between adults and children social care and is supported by highly experienced and dedicated ASYE assessors who are qualified Practice Educators. You will have a comprehensive induction, regular supervision and protected study time to complete a portfolio of evidence which includes: self-assessments, direct observations, critical reflection logs, and setting learning objectives for your professional development plan. <br><br> You will take part in professionally facilitated Action Learning Sets, and a wide range of training and other learning opportunities to help you develop your knowledge, understanding, skills and confidence to take on more complex cases as you progress through the programme. We want you to flourish as you grow and develop in your social work practice, and you will be aided by a supportive management and team environment. <br> <br> About the Role and Our Ideal Candidate : <br> Newly Qualified Social Worker (ASYE) Academy - Children and Adults <br><br> Do you have the potential to make a visible difference to the lives of children & adults and their families to help us meet care and support needs across our borough as a Newly Qualified Social Worker (ASYE) at the London Borough of Sutton? <br><br> Salary - £40,755 - £48,531 (£50,574 unconsolidated maximum) per annum (grade 8) - Please note all successful applicants will be placed at spinal point 28 - £40,755 per annum <br><br> Full-time: 36 hours per week <br><br> The London Borough of Sutton is looking to recruit our next cohort of Newly Qualified Social Workers to start their Assessed and Supported Year in Employment (ASYE). We are delighted that we have a high success and retention rate of our previous cohorts, who we are very proud of. In fact - some of our earlier ASYE are now in management positions! <br><br> If you have recently completed (within the last 2 years) or are currently in the process of completing your social work qualification, and are a motivated and committed individual with the passion and enthusiasm to embark on the challenge of working within a local authority, then we want to hear from you. <br><br> Sutton is a culturally diverse borough, with excellent links to central London and a range of staff benefits available, it's a great place to start your social work career. <br><br> Our programme is offered to individuals who are interested in either Children or Adult Services. <strong> </strong><br><br><strong> PLEASE NOTE: WHEN COMPLETING YOUR APPLICATION SPECIFY YOUR PREFERENCE FOR EITHER CHILDREN'S OR ADULTS SERVICES </strong><br><br> Sutton's Children's Services are committed to delivering services that make a real visible difference for children and their families. In Sutton we want to be excellent in everything we do and have plans in place to support us. We were judged as Good by Ofsted in the 2016 inspection - report published on 13/02/17. Our journey to Outstanding continues. Our monitoring visits have been very positive, highlighting our approach to the Restorative model of practice. Our latest Inspection published in February 2022 rated us as outstanding for leadership - so you will thrive within our service <br><br> Sutton Adult's services are committed in delivering excellent services to Adults and their families within the borough by using a Strength based approach to empower Adults and their families to support wellbeing in regaining and maintaining their independence. Adult services constantly strives towards excellence ensuring the most vulnerable adults in the borough are safeguarded. <br><br> The ASYE programme is delivered within a social work academy framework. The programme is designed to offer our Newly Qualified Social Workers the maximum opportunity to develop their social work practice and knowledge based on the Knowledge and Skills Statement for Child and Family Practitioners and Social Workers in Adult services. <br><br> We offer a protected caseload for the duration of the ASYE programme, a comprehensive programme of learning and development opportunities, and regular individual and group reflective supervision. Our standards are high for our residents so join us on this incredible journey. <br><br> We are welcoming applications from Newly Qualified Social Workers who are able to show initiative, leadership, and a commitment to working in a busy local authority environment and can develop individual practice and our services to an outstanding standard with the support of the Senior Leadership Team. <br> <br> Our Offer to You : <br>As an organisation that values and nurtures talent, we're committed to helping you fulfil your potential and will offer you a supportive, friendly and collaborative environment to grow and develop your career and skills. We're constantly striving to improve our ways of working so putting your ideas across - however big or small - will be fully encouraged and supported by your colleagues and our dynamic and experienced management team.<br><br>In addition, we offer a modern and flexible working environment for our staff, supported by our IT infrastructure, including Google Chromebooks and Google Apps. Our Flexible Working - Smarter Working Scheme embraces new ways of working. It provides improved work life balance for our staff as it allows staff to work from a variety of locations and staff are not required to work within the office 5 days a week.<br><br>Employees have access to a wide range of benefits, some of which include:<ul>\n<li>Generous annual leave entitlement plus bank holidays (pro-rata if part-time working hours apply)</li>\n<li>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 : <br>Please apply online outlining what skills, abilities and experience you can bring which makes you an ideal candidate for this role. Please ensure you refer to the requirements outlined in the job profile when completing your application.<br><br>To support our diversity agenda and reduce the risk of bias in our recruitment activities, our short listing process completely anonymises personal information that can identify job applicants e.g. name, title etc. Our hiring managers review and short list applications based on the information provided as part of your application as to how well you meet the requirements and criteria for the role, as outlined in the job profile.<br><br>The closing date is given as a guide. We reserve the right to close this vacancy once a sufficient number of applications has been received. Therefore, it is strongly advised that you complete and submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.<br> <br> Additional Information : <br>We pride ourselves on being a diverse, inclusive and welcoming Borough and we aim to create a workforce which reflects the community we serve - the key highlights from our recent Equalities Workforce Report can be seen <a href=\"https://drive.google.com/file/d/1KGMTYxsYV0WkCbJAHTDyEDSVwv5YDX9A/view?usp=sharing\" title=\"Workforce Equalities Report - Highlights\">here.</a> We are respectful of difference and realise the positive value of diversity in our workforce. We welcome and encourage job applications from people of all backgrounds and particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic candidates and disabled candidates, as these groups are currently under-represented in our workforce. As part of our Disability Confident Committed status, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum/essential criteria for the role.<br><br>We offer a range of family friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements, staff engagement forums, and inclusive staff networks who help drive our diversity agenda.<br><br>The UK has introduced a new points-based immigration system affecting EU and Non-EU workers and sponsorship requirements. 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The London Borough of Enfield is on the hunt for a vibrant and experienced Operational Deputy Manager to join our marvellous Bridgewood House team.<br>\nAt Bridgewood House, our residential and nursing home is not just a facility—it's a community filled with diverse and inspiring individuals. We’re dedicated to providing outstanding care and support, and we need someone special to help lead and nurture our exceptional team.<br>\nWhat We’re Looking For:<br>\nAs an Operational Deputy Manager, you’ll be more than just a leader—you’ll be a mentor, a coach, and a driving force for excellence. We need someone who is:<br>\n<br>\n - Experienced in nursing management, with a strong background in caring for older adults.<br>\n - Person-centred, proactive, and kind-hearted.<br>\n - Lead the team effectively by fostering collaboration and embedding rules and culture<br>\n - Talented in fostering a supportive and engaging environment for both residents and staff.<br>\n - Friendly, compassionate, and passionate about enhancing the quality of care.<br>\n<br>\nKey Responsibilities:<br>\nIn this pivotal role, you’ll:<br>\n<br>\n - Shape and support individuals to boost their self-esteem and achieve personal goals.<br>\n - Lead, manage, and supervise a team of clinicians and Health Care Assistants, ensuring exceptional person-centred care.<br>\n - Collaborate with the registered manager to oversee the home, deputising in their absence.<br>\n - Drive quality improvement and development by conducting regular audits, collecting best practices, implementing required improvements, and providing quality assurance.<br>\n - Ensure comprehensive support for individuals in all aspects of their lives, from health and well-being to personal development.<br>\n<br>\nWhy Join Us?<br>\nAt Bridgewood House, we believe in the power of teamwork and the importance of creating an inclusive, empowering environment. Your role will be crucial in fostering a culture where staff feel valued, motivated, and united in their mission to provide top-notch care. If you’re ready to make a meaningful impact and lead a team of dedicated professionals, we want to hear from you!<br>\n<br>\nApply now and be part of something extraordinary. Help us continue to make Bridgewood House a place where residents and staff thrive together.<br>\nContact details:<br>\nIf you would like to know more about the role, please contact Bibi Codabaccus on 02088047800 for an informal discussion<br>\nIf you have any difficulties accessing this information, please contact Cinzia Percival, Recruitment & Onboarding Advisor on 0208 132 0346 or cinzia.percival@enfield.gov.uk<br>\n<br>\n“This authority is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share in this commitment”.<br>\nWe reserve the right to close this vacancy once a sufficient number of applications have been received. Therefore, we advise that you complete fully and submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.<br>\nWe do not see your name or title when shortlisting your application. This is one of many initiatives to build a more talented and diverse workforce. 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Complex needs Support Worker

Brent Council

Brent Council logo

£38,934 - £40,755 p.a. inc p.a. incl. London weighting

Brent Civic Centre, Engineers Way, Wembley, Middlesex (Hybrid)

Posted 1 day ago

Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) Coordinator Assistant

Southwark Council

Southwark Council logo

£34275 - £40344 per annum

Southwark (On-Site)

Posted 1 day ago

Intensive Housing Management Officer

Social Interest Group

Social Interest Group logo

£26,100

1 Masefield Crescent (On-Site)

Posted 1 day ago

Support Time and Recovery Worker (Female only, Fixed Term Contract)

Social Interest Group

Social Interest Group logo

£27,000

Lewisham (On-Site)

Posted 1 day ago

Youth Support Worker - Oysterfields

Hightown Housing Association

Hightown Housing Association logo

£25857 Per Annum

St Albans (On-Site)

Posted 1 day ago

Early Help Coordinator

London Borough of Sutton

London Borough of Sutton logo

£37,068 - £43,299 (£45,510 unconsolidated maximum)

Sutton (On-Site)

Posted 1 day ago

Intern Adult Social Care (8 WK FTC)

Southwark Council

Southwark Council logo

Up to £28881 per annum

Tooley Street (On-Site)

Posted 1 day ago

Corporate Services Manager / Company Secretary

Ekaya Housing Association

Ekaya Housing Association logo

£52,670 per annum

Southwark (Hybrid)

Posted 2 days ago

Homeownership Litigation Officer

Southwark Council

Southwark Council logo

£44,430 - £51,663 per annum

Southwark, London (Hybrid)

Posted 2 days ago

Planning Support Team Leader

Sevenoaks District Council

Sevenoaks District Council logo

£40,219 - £43,414

Council Offices, Argyle Road (Hybrid)

Posted 2 days ago

Senior Residential Childcare Workers

Hertfordshire County Council

Hertfordshire County Council logo

£37,035 progressing to £40,476 per annum + 6% market enhancement

Hertford (On-Site)

Posted 3 days ago

Residential Childcare Workers

Hertfordshire County Council

Hertfordshire County Council logo

£30,559 progressing to £33,366 per annum

Hertford (On-Site)

Posted 3 days ago

INTERNAL APPLICANTS ONLY Data Compliance Officer

London Borough Of Waltham Forest

London Borough Of Waltham Forest logo

SO2 £38,934 - £40,755

To be confirmed (On-Site)

Posted 3 days ago

Senior Officer, Public Health, Inclusion And Awareness

Breast Cancer Now

Breast Cancer Now logo

£34,256 - £36,500

London (Hybrid)

Posted 3 days ago

Corporate Director of Adults & Health

London Borough of Newham

London Borough of Newham logo

£145,874 - £160,810

London (Hybrid)

Posted 8 days ago

Night Recovery Worker

Social Interest Group

Social Interest Group logo

£27,000

Southwark (On-Site)

Posted 8 days ago

Closing in 5 days

Deputy Head of Service Commissioning for Older People

Hertfordshire County Council

Hertfordshire County Council logo

£59,537

Countywide (On-Site)

Posted 8 days ago

Mental Health Social Worker

Royal Borough of Kingston Upon Thames

Royal Borough of Kingston Upon Thames logo

£40,755 - £45,510

Surbiton (On-Site)

Posted 8 days ago

Closing in 3 days

ASYE Academy - Adults and Children's

London Borough of Sutton

London Borough of Sutton logo

£40,755 - £48,531 (£50,574 unconsolidated maximum)

Sutton (On-Site)

Posted 8 days ago

Deputy Operational Manager

London Borough of Enfield

London Borough of Enfield logo

£43,983 - £55,692

Greater London (On-Site)

Posted 9 days ago

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