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Patches are being designed to align with local authority areas and are expected to cover around 500 – 600 homes.</li>\n</ul>\n<p><strong>The successful candidate should:</strong></p>\n<ul>\n<li>You should be good at building relationships with people and be able to communicate well with colleagues and residents.</li>\n<li>You’ll be able to problem solve and will pride yourself on your grit and determination. 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This will be measured against the high standards and values that we set across the organisation and department</p>\n<p>If you are interested in this role and have the experience required, then apply without delay!</p>\n<p> </p>\n<p><strong>We are a multi-site organisation, so some roles may require occasional travel between offices, but expenses will be covered. </strong> </p>\n<p> </p>\n<p>At the foundation of everything that we do are our corporate values and associated behaviours. Our organisational behavioural framework outlines the core expectations of all employees, which should be demonstrated at all times when representing L&Q. More information about L&Q’s values can be found on our website and a copy of our behavioural framework can be provided on request.</p>\n<p> </p>\n<p><strong>Our commitments:</strong></p>\n<p><strong> </strong></p>\n<p>At L&Q, people are at the heart of our business and our success depends on employing the best people and getting the best from them. This is why we are committed to developing our people. It's only by investing in a well-trained and motivated workforce that we can continue to prosper and sustain business success.</p>\n<p> </p>\n<p><strong>In addition to our support and training, the successful candidate will have access to our full suite of benefits including 28 days holiday rising to 31 days with length of service, excellent Pension scheme, an employee assistance programme and non-contributory life assurance</strong>.</p>\n<p> </p>\n<p>For the fifth year in a row, we have been recognised as one of the UK’s Best Workplaces for Women in the super large category. </p>\n<p> </p>\n<p>We are recognised externally for our commitment to inclusion. We are a Stonewall Diversity Champion, a Disability Confident (Committed) employer and have signed the Time to Change Employer Pledge to demonstrate our commitment to end mental health discrimination in the workplace.</p>\n<p> </p>\n<p>We expect all of our employees to support our environmental policy and social responsibility work. We are an employer committed to environmental and social responsibility.</p>\n<p> </p>\n<p>L&Q is a regulated charitable housing association and one of the UK’s most successful independent social businesses. The L&Q Group houses around 250,000 people in more than 100,000 homes, primarily across London and the South East.</p>\n<p> </p>\n<p class=\"Body\">As a charitable organisation, our role goes beyond providing homes and housing services. We are a long-term partner in the neighbourhoods where we work. 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Please refer to the job description for more information on the role and responsibilities.</p>\n<p>The grade 2 post will be for 12.5 hours a week, across 5 days, during term time only. 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To support high quality consistent social work, we have a comprehensive learning and development offer, driven by our passionate Principal Social Worker. We have resilience groups, well-being days and events, group supervision as well as peer support. Each team has dedicated admin support.</p>\n<p>The Family Placement Team is a small but very supportive team. The work we do can be challenging and we understand the importance of peer support and advice.</p>\n<p>We work closely together and alongside the children’s social workers to ensure that we are providing the best support to our vulnerable children.</p>\n<p>Our social workers have the time to get to know everyone they work with, excellent support from managers and colleagues across the department and expert guidance whenever they need it.</p>\n<p>Our main priority is to provide our workers with a secure physical and psychological base from which to work safely and effectively.</p>\n<p>Our workforce tells us:</p>\n<ul>\n<li>There is a supportive and approachable leadership and management team.</li>\n<li>All teams offer each other good peer support; there is a strong focus on shared problem solving.</li>\n<li>They feel appreciated and their development is prioritised.</li>\n<li>Supervision is of high quality, reflective and routinely provided.</li>\n</ul>\n<h3>Interview date</h3>\n<p>Interviews date is to be confirmed. </p>\n<p>Interviews will be conducted in person, providing candidates with the chance to personally meet the team and experience our work environment.</p>\n<p>We will be reviewing applications regularly and reserve the right to close the advert early if suitable candidates are identified. To avoid disappointment, you are advised to submit your application as soon as possible.</p>\n<p>Please note AI is prohibited during the interview, any candidate using AI will be withdrawn from consideration.</p>\n<h3>Want to ask us a question?</h3>\n<p>For an informal discussion or to ask any questions about this role. Please contact:</p>\n<p>Name: Sam Howard</p>\n<p>Job Title: Team Manager, Family Placement Team</p>\n<p>Phone Number: 01344 351658</p>\n<p>At Bracknell Forest we champion equality, diversity and inclusion. At Bracknell Forest Council, we are always learning, ambition and inclusive. Please see our candidate pack for more details.</p>\n<p>Bracknell Forest Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults. We expect everyone employed with us to share this commitment. All successful candidates for this role will be subject to a DBS (Disclosure & Barring Service) check as part of our pre-employment checks process.</p>\n<p>Candidates should be able to demonstrate experience of working within the current Social Care System and Framework.</p>\n<p>Social Work England registration fees can be claimed back from the Council. </p>\n<p><strong>We can only accept applications from candidates currently residing in the UK. </strong></p>\n<p>Candidates currently residing in the UK who require sponsorship to work are encouraged to assess their eligibility for a Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS) based on the relevant criteria. Please be aware that sponsorship availability varies and is subject to eligibility requirements and budget limitations. 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You will also support the line manager with the monitoring of enquiries, applications and the Stage 1 process.</p>\n<p><strong>About you</strong></p>\n<p>You will hold a degree in Social Work - CQSW, DipSW or equivalent and be registered with Social Work England </p>\n<p>Demonstrable post qualifying experience of working with children and families</p>\n<p>A driving licence and access to a vehicle for work purposes is essential.</p>\n<p><strong>Our offer to you:</strong></p>\n<p>In addition to the annual salary, we are proud to offer an <strong><a href=\"https://www.medway.gov.uk/info/200257/our_childrens_social_care_staff_benefits\">excellent benefits package</a></strong> including -</p>\n<ul>\n<li><span class=\"ui-provider vw b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x y z ab ac ae af ag ah ai aj ak\">Salary - social worker <strong>£36,643</strong> to <strong>£39,958</strong> per annum or experienced social worker <strong>£39,959</strong> to <strong>£43,646</strong> per annum</span></li>\n<li>\n<a href=\"https://www.medway.gov.uk/info/200258/pay_and_rewards\">Market Allowance</a> - social worker/experienced social worker <strong>£3,000</strong> per annum (paid monthly in 12 equal payments)</li>\n<li>\n<a href=\"https://www.medway.gov.uk/info/200258/pay_and_rewards\">Retention Payment</a> - <strong>£2,000</strong> per annum (paid in April following 2 years’ service with Medway Council) </li>\n<li>Essential Car User allowance or access to a lease car</li>\n<li>Generous annual leave entitlement</li>\n<li>Generous local government pension scheme package</li>\n<li>Access to wider training and development qualifications</li>\n<li>Flexible working scheme</li>\n<li>Travel plan discounts</li>\n<li>Access to CAREFIRST advice & counselling service</li>\n<li>Employee discount scheme for national and local retailers</li>\n<li>The Government has introduced new ways of supporting parents with childcare costs. Further details are available here: - <a href=\"https://www.childcarechoices.gov.uk/\">https://www.childcarechoices.gov.uk/</a>\n</li>\n<li>Hybrid working style - can work from home or in the office.</li>\n</ul>\n<p><strong>For an informal discussion about the role, please contact George Layzell, Service Manager on 01634 333006 or email cscrecruitment@medway.gov.uk </strong></p>\n<p><a href=\"https://twitter.com/hashtag/MakeItMedway?src=hashtag_click\"><strong>#MakeItMedway</strong></a></p>\n<p><em>This post is subject to an Enhanced Children's DBS check.</em></p>\n<p>Our organisation:</p>\n<p>Medway is a unitary authority in the South East of England, made up of the towns of Strood, Rochester, Chatham, Gillingham and Rainham and more rural areas, including the Hoo Peninsula.</p>\n<p>Situated in Kent in the South-East of England, the area has plenty of green spaces, excellent facilities and easy access to the national motorway and rail networks, facilitating superb transport links to London.</p>\n<p>We provide all local Government services for a quarter of a million people, looking after education, environment, social care, housing, planning, business and much more - everything from frontline services such as rubbish collection and events like the Dickens Festival to work that goes on behind the scenes to ensure services in Medway run smoothly and cost effectively.</p>\n<p>Working at Medway Council means that you get to be part of this journey working alongside talented, professional colleagues to drive forward change to transform the lives of our residents and the communities they live in.</p>\n<p>Important Information-</p>\n<p>Applicants must be able to demonstrate all essential requirements as listed in the job profile</p>\n<p>Equal Opportunities Commitment Statement</p>\n<p>Medway Council is committed to creating an inclusive work environment with a diverse workforce. 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Assessment Teams are office based for duty weeks.</li>\n<li>Relocation package of up to £8,000</li>\n<li>A range of staff benefits and discounts including access to fantastic discounts and savings on shops and services, travel discounts, health and wellbeing support, and an employee assistance service.</li>\n<li>Access to <a href=\"https://www.medway.gov.uk/info/200255/childrens_social_worker_jobs/759/professional_development\">professional development and support</a> including Community Care Inform.</li>\n<li>Hybrid working style </li>\n</ul>\n<p><strong>About You</strong></p>\n<ul>\n<li>You will hold a recognised Social Work qualification eg. 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Alternatively, please email the recruitment team on cscrecruitment@medway.gov.uk. </p>\n<p>Suzanne Mehmet, Service Manager (Assessment) - 01634 334470</p>\n<p>Oliver Bruce, Service Manager (Children's Social Work Teams) - 01634 337312</p>\n<p><strong>To apply please click on the ‘Apply Online’ button at the bottom of this advert. </strong></p>\n<p>Applications will be reviewed weekly and shortlisted candidates invited to interview via Microsoft Teams.</p>\n<p>We reserve the right to close this vacancy at any time prior to the closing date.</p>\n<p><strong>This position is subject to an Enhanced Children’s DBS Check.</strong></p>\n<p>For more information on our roles within Children’s Services please visit <a href=\"https://www.medway.gov.uk/childrenservicesjobs\"><strong>https://www.medway.gov.uk/childrenservicesjobs</strong></a></p>\n<p>To find out more about Medway the place please click <a href=\"https://www.medway.gov.uk/info/200264/medway_the_place\">here</a>.</p>\n<p>Please consider the application guidance when submitting your application.</p>\n<p><strong>Please note that all recruitment correspondence, including interview letters and contracts of employment will usually be sent out via email, if you require documentation/correspondence in hard copy format, please contact the Children's Services Recruitment Team on 01634 332211 or email </strong><a href=\"mailto:cscrecruitment@medway.gov.uk\"><strong>cscrecruitment@medway.gov.uk</strong></a><strong> </strong></p>\n<p>If you are not contacted within 3 weeks of the advert closing date then you have not been shortlisted.</p>\n<p>Please visit <a href=\"http://www.mindfulemployer.net/\">http://www.mindfulemployer.net/</a> for information on how Medway Council put good practices in place to ensure employees and job applicants who declare mental health issues receive the right level of support.</p>\n<p><strong>Equal Opportunities Commitment Statement</strong></p>\n<p>Medway Council is committed to creating an inclusive work environment with a diverse workforce. 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They will enjoy collaborating with others and be an excellent communicator who can plan and prioritise efficiently, whilst delivering exceptional customer service.</p>\n<p>If this sounds like you then visit our website to <a href=\"https://www.pactcharity.org/careers/current-opportunities/\">apply today</a> and join a supportive team in a rewarding role and be part of something truly meaningful.</p>\n<p>Other roles you may have experience of could include:<strong> </strong></p>\n<p>Fundraising and Events Assistant, Events Assistant, Fundraising Assistant, Assistant to Events Manager, Community Events Assistant, Events Fundraising Assistant, Marketing and Events Assistant, Events Team Assistant, Marketing Assistant, etc.</p>\n<p><em>Safeguarding is at the heart of everything we do at PACT. 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