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From specialised training to hands on experience, you will have access to a range of learning opportunities designed to help you excel. Thrive in a supportive environment that values your <strong>career progression and personal wellbeing</strong>.</span></p><p><span>The services are at the forefront of embracing the <strong>latest technology</strong> to improve our services. 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The role also includes conducting initial fact-finding, risk assessment, and mitigation to ensure the safety and well-being of vulnerable individuals.</span></p><p><span>This post requires a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) DBS check at Enhanced level.</span></p><p><span><strong>Benefits and more information:</strong></span></p><p><span>In your role, we want you to feel supported, challenged and rewarded. You will benefit from our family-friendly policies including flexible working, home working, and a local government pension scheme, plus many other staff benefits. You will join a motivated, driven and supportive team that strives for excellence and values its members. You will also be part of a successful and high-achieving development team that is making a real difference to the lives of residents in the borough. 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As Team Manager, you will provide strategic oversight, expert guidance, and operational management to ensure the delivery of high-quality interventions for individuals in mental health crisis.</span></p><p><span>You will lead a small, committed team comprising an Advanced Practitioner, two full-time AMHPs, and a Business Support Officer. Additionally, you will supervise and support other AMHPs within the service, ensuring best practice and legal compliance. Your role will be pivotal in shaping service delivery, developing guidance, and maintaining strong partnerships with key stakeholders, including the local Mental Health Trust and Police.</span></p><p><span>With a focus on operational efficiency, you will manage data reporting, quality assurance, and service development. Your leadership will ensure that Mental Health Act requests are handled effectively, alternatives to compulsory admission are thoroughly explored, and the AMHP service remains responsive, legally robust, and person-centred.</span></p><p><span><strong>About You</strong></span></p><p><span>We are seeking an accomplished AMHP with substantial experience in mental health services, a strong knowledge of relevant legislation, and a passion for leadership. You will be a registered Social Worker (Social Work England) or equivalent professional, with current AMHP approval.</span></p><p><span>Key skills and attributes include:</span></p><ul>\n<li><span>Proven experience managing and supervising a professional team.</span></li>\n<li><span>Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.</span></li>\n<li><span>Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with experience in report writing and data analysis.</span></li>\n<li><span>Ability to build and maintain effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders.</span></li>\n<li><span>A commitment to equality, diversity, and anti-discriminatory practice.</span></li>\n</ul><p><span>You will play a crucial role in service improvement, workforce development, and the implementation of best practices within the AMHP service.</span></p><p><strong>Recruitment timetable</strong></p><p><span>Advert close: 02/05/2025</span></p><p><span>Shortlisting date: 12/05/2025</span></p><p><span>Interview date: 20/05/2025</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><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>About the Service</strong></span></p><p><span>Southwark Council's AMHP service plays a critical role in supporting individuals experiencing mental health crises. Operating within Adult Social Care, the team provides interventions and legal guidance to ensure that individuals receive appropriate support in the least restrictive manner possible.</span></p><p><span>As AMHP Team Manager, you will lead a service that upholds the highest professional standards, working in collaboration with mental health services, other professional organisations and community support networks.</span></p><p><span>For an informal discussion about this role, please contact Ann Witham or Salil Meech Mazumdar on <strong>0207 525 2751</strong>. Or contact us on , </span></p><p><span>This post requires a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) DBS check at Enhanced level.</span></p><p><span><strong>Benefits and more information:</strong></span></p><p><span>In your role, we want you to feel supported, challenged and rewarded. You will benefit from our family-friendly policies including flexible working, home working, and a local government pension scheme, plus many other staff benefits. You will join a motivated, driven and supportive team that strives for excellence and values its members. You will also be part of a successful and high-achieving development team that is making a real difference to the lives of residents in the borough. 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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 : Children's Social Care at London Borough of Sutton are in the midst of a significant transformation driven by the growing demand for our services. Our focus is on implementing comprehensive changes to elevate the quality of care provided to children and families, while also fostering positive and supportive work environments for our staff. Through strategic recruitment of new leaders and experienced managers, we are infusing innovative ideas and driving meaningful changes throughout our service delivery. Our ultimate aim is to establish ourselves as a leading authority in children's social care, committed to delivering exceptional support that positively impacts the well-being of our community and provides an inclusive, diverse and stable workforce. <br> About the Role and Our Ideal Candidate : <br> We are looking to recruit a dynamic and conscientious individual to join the Kinship Assessment Team and Family Home for Independent Living (Supported Lodging) Scheme as Team Manager - Children's Social Care. <br><br> Key elements of the role are:<ul>\n<li> Effective team management and oversight </li>\n<li> Delivery of high quality, reflective supervision </li>\n<li> Compliance and Quality assurance </li>\n<li> Performance Management </li>\n<li> Effective management and delivery of change </li>\n</ul>As a Team Manager reporting to the Service Manager, you will lead the Kinship Team and Supported Lodging Service, ensuring effective service delivery within timelines and budget. You will model best practices, ensure compliance with statutory requirements, and guide your team through complex procedural matters while supporting their professional development. You will manage a dedicated group of at least four social workers, delivering high-quality support to kinship and Special Guardians. Your team will assess connected persons during care proceedings and provide ongoing assistance to approved carers. We value each staff member and promote leadership and exemplary practice. <br><br> You will assist the Service Manager in fostering a learning culture through supervision, mentoring, and sharing knowledge. Working within relevant frameworks, you will help reduce the need for services and promote independence. This fast-paced role requires collaboration with stakeholders, including social workers, Youth Offending Teams, and independent providers, to address the needs of vulnerable children and young people <br><br> Additionally, you will oversee the Sutton Supported Lodging Scheme (Family Homes for Independent Living), designed to provide a family environment for young people aged 16 and over who require extra support to reach their potential. You will lead staff, ensure young people's needs are met, manage budgets, and maintain a safe environment while liaising with external agencies. <br><br> For more information about the role and/or an informal conversation, view the Role Profile or contact Geeta Rath, Service Lead - geeta.rath@sutton.gov.uk or <a href=\"mailto:recruitment@sutton.gov.uk\">recruitment@sutton.gov.uk</a> <br><br> The ideal candidate will possess advanced knowledge and experience in managing a team, along with a solid understanding of legislation pertaining to children looked after and care leavers. Strong leadership and management skills are essential, as is the ability to motivate and support your team effectively. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills are vital for building relationships with stakeholders. Additionally, you should be capable of managing multiple priorities and deadlines while working under pressure. A commitment to early intervention and prevention is also crucial for success in this role <br><br> We expect all suitable candidates to demonstrate the following competences:.<ul>\n<li> Having a social work qualification and current registration with Social Work England </li>\n<li> A minimum of 3 years post qualification and management experience, demonstrating the development of an advanced level of knowledge </li>\n<li> Experience and skill in leading multi-agency planning groups involving stakeholders, partners, parents, carers & colleagues e.g placement stability meetings, placement consultation/planning meetings </li>\n<li> Experience of management within children's social care services with specific knowledge and interest in Special Guardianship and Connected Persons </li>\n<li> Experience of working with and managing support lodging. </li>\n<li> Excellent written, verbal, communication and analytical skills as well as an ability to build relationships with practitioners, families and partners. </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, 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.","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£47,532 - £55,620 (£57,663 unconsolidated maximum)","publishDate":"2025-04-16T03:12:16.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-05-06T22:55:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/928f0c0d-c67f-42f8-ab87-77590108024f.png","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"fb75f7f1-794b-47c1-96d4-664c111b20eb","title":"Children & Young People's Disability Service - Service Manager","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 London Borough of Sutton \"is uncompromising in its focus on improving quality of frontline social work\" - Ofsted<br><br>London Borough of Sutton works closely with Kingston University and regional partners as part of the Developing Together Social Work Teaching Partnership (SWTP). The partnership offers staff a wide range of pre and post qualifying education opportunities to promote continuous learning and development. This includes staff being encouraged to support the practice education of Social Work students and those in the assessed and supported year in employment (ASYE). Staff are also given the opportunity to attend conferences, workshops and have access to research and practice resources to support their ongoing professional development.<br><br>Children's Social Care is going through an important change to meet the growing needs of the children and families we support. We are making many improvements to ensure that care for children is better and to create positive working environments for our staff. With committed leaders and experienced managers, we are bringing fresh ideas to our work and are helping to make real improvements in how we support children and families. Our aim is to provide high-quality care that helps children thrive while also creating an inclusive, diverse, and supportive environment for our staff to develop their careers.<br> <br> About the Role and Our Ideal Candidate : <br>Join Children Social Care as a Service Manager within our Children and Young People Disability Service (CYPDS) and enjoy a Golden Hello along with a Recruitment and Retention Bonus, outlined as follows:<br><br>£1,000 paid with your first month's salary<br>£1,000 for your first completed year of service<br>£2,000 for your second completed year of service<br>£3,000 for your third completed year of service and each year thereafter<br>With a total salary package of up to £68,476, inclusive of bonuses and benefits, this is an excellent opportunity to elevate your career in social care.<br><br>As a Service Manager for a CYPDS Team within Children Social Care, your responsibilities will include:<br><br>Provide leadership to a team of social care professionals to ensure that all interventions are child-centred, emphasising the best interests of the children and young people in our care.<br>Develop and implement children-focused policies, procedures, and best practices that enhance service delivery.<br>Manage budget planning and resource allocation effectively to ensure sustainability and efficiency of services.<br>Ensure the highest standards of safeguarding practices are maintained, promoting the welfare of vulnerable children and young people.<br>Fostering a positive team culture that encourages professional development opportunities for staff.<br>You will play a pivotal role in providing strategic leadership to the teams that deliver front-line Child in Need and Child Protection services, guiding processes from initial assessment to care proceedings. You will ensure compliance with both local and national legislation, maintaining high standards of service delivery. Your expertise in children's social care and effective people management will be key as you oversee four teams composed of Team Managers and front-line social care professionals.<br><br>You will lead your teams by monitoring practice, managing processes, and overseeing data management to ensure our Local Authority meets statutory requirements while addressing the health and wellbeing needs of the children in our care. A thorough understanding of relevant legislation and policy application is essential, along with a proven track record of achieving positive outcomes for children and young people. This knowledge will be critical for promoting high-performance within social care practices.<br><br>The successful candidate should demonstrate the following competences (not limited to:):<br><br>Qualified Social Worker with a Social Work Degree or recognised qualification, registered with Social Work England, the relevant governing body.<br>Significant experience at team manager level (ideally 4 years), with demonstrable experience of frontline safeguarding practice. <br>Leadership skills and social care expertise to grow and develop your service in accordance with changing needs and policy.<br>Excellent communication, analytical and organisational skills, with the ability to have relevant understanding of social work practice as defined within Children Act 1989 and Working Together 2023.<br><br>Our strong, accessible, and supportive management culture, led by our Service Managers, is essential in creating a positive team environment that promotes regular supervision and encourages continuous professional development for staff. Join us on this journey to create an environment where both the children in our care and our staff can thrive and succeed in their everyday lives.<br><br>For more information about the role and/or an informal conversation, contact Andrea Bryant, Head of Service on andrea.bryant@sutton.gov.uk or 07802 655777<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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Join us at Camden’s Adult Social care service. We have recently been rated <strong>‘Outstanding’</strong> by the <strong>Care Quality Commission (CQC)</strong> - making us the first local authority in the country to receive the top rating, under the new Assurance framework. </span></span></p> <p></p> <p><span><span>At Camden we put people at the heart of everything we do. Let's work together to make a difference to people’s lives.</span></span></p> <p></p> <p><span><span>Camden is an ambitious borough. We want to deliver the best possible outcomes for our residents and this starts with an inclusive and supportive workplace that enables our staff to thrive and succeed. To see our fantastic staff benefits on offer please see here: </span></span><span><span><strong>Staff benefits</strong></span></span><br>  </p> <p><span><span><strong>What You’ll Be Doing</strong></span></span></p> <p></p> <p><span>This is a role where you can make a real impact! In this role you will build relationships to find out what matters to people. You will support people to live and age well in Camden, to be able to contribute to their communities, retain independence for as long as possible, achieve their goals and live a good life.</span></p> <p><span><span>We have a range of opportunities to work as a Social Worker across different teams in our adult social care service. We currently have vacancies in:</span></span></p> <p></p> <ul> <li><span><span>Neighbourhoods Teams</span></span></li> <li><span><span>Hospital Teams</span></span></li> <li><span><span>Reviews Team</span></span></li> <li><span><span>Multi Agency Safeguarding Hubs (MASH)</span></span></li> </ul> <p></p> <p><span><span>This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act and will require an Enhanced DBS.</span><span> </span></span></p> <p></p> <p><span><span><strong>All About You</strong></span></span></p> <p></p> <p><span><span>We need people who want to work with our residents to build their resilience and achieve the quality of life they deserve. The successful candidates will be enthusiastic, passionate and committed to work in the Neighbourhoods, Reviews, MASH or Hospitals teams. You will be dedicated to improving the wellbeing of people, their carers and the wider community. </span></span><br>  </p> <p><span><span>These roles require you to be a qualified Social Worker, registered with SWE. Your SWE fee will be reimbursed! </span></span></p> <p></p> <p><span><span>Extensive knowledge and application of the legislative framework relating to Adults, including the Care Act 2014 and the Mental Health Act, is essential in this role.</span></span></p> <p></p> <p><span><span>You will have the skills to respond appropriately to unexpected events and crisis. You will have the ability to recognise signs of harm, abuse and neglect and how to manage these issues. </span></span></p> <p></p> <p><span><span>As a practitioner in Camden’s Neighbourhoods, MASH, Reviews or Hospitals Teams, you will form part of a large network of professionals in an integrated setting. You will be expected to manage your own workload and resources. You will undertake assessments of risk, needs and capacity.</span></span></p> <p></p> <p><span><span><strong>To find out more about what it is like to work at Camden, meet some of our People by visiting 'www.camdenjobs.co.uk/our-stories'.</strong></span></span></p> <p><br> <span><span><strong>How To Apply</strong></span></span></p> <p></p> <p><span><span>To apply for this job please follow the \"Apply\" link. In the ‘Why you?’ section of the application you will be required to demonstrate how you meet the role criteria noted in the Job Profile under the “About You” section. </span></span></p> <p><span><span><strong>To view the Job Profile, please </strong></span></span><span><span><strong>CLICK HERE</strong></span></span><span><span><strong> or copy and paste the below URL into your browser: </strong></span></span><span><span><strong>http://camdocs.camden.gov.uk/HPRMWebDrawer/Record/10919513/file/document?inline</strong></span></span><span><span><strong> </strong></span></span></p> <p><span><span><strong>What makes us different – why Camden?</strong></span></span></p> <p><span><span>At Camden, you’ll receive a host of benefits. From flexible working to 27 days annual leave (+ bank holidays!). We also know that a work life balance is extremely important so we also offer family leave, loan schemes and access to our incredible staff networks. </span></span></p> <p><span><span>We also have an incredible pensions scheme. </span></span></p> <p><span><span><strong>Visit 'www.camdenjobs.co.uk/staff-benefits' for more details.</strong></span></span></p> <p><span><span><strong>Additional benefits for ASC Social Workers at Camden:</strong></span></span></p> <ul>\n<li><span><span>Competitive Salary based on experience.</span></span></li> <li><span><span>Vibrant central London location with excellent transport links</span></span></li> <li><span><span>Reimbursement of the cost of Social Work England Fees for all qualified social work staff.</span></span></li> <li><span><span>A comprehensive core social work training offer provided in partnership with the Learning and Development Service.</span></span></li> <li><span><span>Opportunities for post-qualifying study including Practice Educator, Best Interest Assessor and Approved Mental Health Practitioner.</span></span></li> </ul> <p></p> <p><span><span><strong>Inclusion and Diversity</strong></span></span><span><span><strong> </strong></span></span></p> <p><span><span>We want Camden Council to be a great place to work and to ensure that our communities are represented across our workforce. A vital part of this is ensuring we are a truly inclusive organisation that encourages diversity in all respects, including diversity of thinking. We particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and those of Other Ethnicities, LGBT+, disabled and neurodiverse communities to make a real difference to our residents so that equalities and justice remains at the heart of everything we do.</span></span></p> <p><span><span>To discover more about Camden and our commitment towards diversity, equality and safeguarding, please visit </span></span><span><span>https://www.camdenjobs.co.uk/inclusion-and-diversity</span></span><span><span> </span></span></p> <p><span><span><strong>Asking for Adjustments </strong></span></span></p> <p><span><span>Camden is committed to making our recruitment practices barrier-free and as accessible as possible for everyone. This includes making adjustments or changes for disabled people, neurodiverse people or people with long-term health conditions. If you would like us to do anything differently during the application, interview or assessment process, including providing information in an alternative forma<img src=\"https://ars2.equest.com/?response_id=7d51200464d6564fac47e175f96ce05f&view\" alt=\" \" width=\"1\" height=\"1\"></span></span></p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"Salary:","publishDate":"2025-04-15T15:40:04.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-05-15T23:59:59.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/b0dd6b25-f973-4189-86e2-7bc69377340c.PNG","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"a02b1f74-4391-4cb5-9fde-e8d7efddc14d","title":"Adult Social Care Occupational Therapist","employer":"Camden Council","department":"","location":"london","locationType":3,"description":"<p><span><span><strong>Salary:</strong></span></span><br> <span><span><strong>Fully Qualified: </strong>£44,579 - £50,706 (dependent on experience)</span></span><br> <span><span><strong>Newly Qualified: </strong>£40,911 (after successful completion of the 12 month preceptorship, you will progress to the bottom of Level 4 Zone 1)</span></span><br> <span><span><strong>Grade: </strong>Level 4 Zone 1</span></span><br> <span><span><strong>Location: </strong>5 Pancras Square N1C 4AG with remote working arrangements available</span></span><br> <span><span><strong>Contract Type: </strong>x3 Permanent and x1 Fixed Term/Secondment – 18 months</span></span><br> <span><span><strong>Hours: Full Time (36 hours)</strong></span></span><br> <span><span><strong>Closing Date: Sunday 18^th May 2025; 23:59</strong></span></span></p> <p><span><span><strong>Join us </strong></span></span></p> <p></p> <p><span><span>Camden is continually evolving to be a place where everyone can thrive with our energies focused on radical social change and having important conversations to ensure that nobody gets left behind. This is an opportunity to join a thriving & dynamic service with a <strong>CARE QUALITY COMMISSION (CQC)</strong> rating of <strong>OUTSTANDING</strong> – the first local authority in the country to receive the top rating!</span></span></p> <p></p> <p><span><span>As an Occupational Therapist, you will be part of our efforts to make a positive and meaningful impact in the lives of Camden residents.</span></span></p> <p></p> <p><span><span><strong>What You’ll Be Doing</strong></span></span></p> <p><span><span><strong> </strong></span></span></p> <p><span><span>We are looking for Occupational Therapists who are keen, enthusiastic and passionate about social care. Professionals who have the drive and determination to work beyond existing boundaries and traditional support solutions. </span></span></p> <p></p> <p><span><span>This is a dynamic role, which puts the person at the heart of service delivery, providing excellent occupational therapy interventions, which promote independence, choice and control. </span></span></p> <p></p> <p><span><span>You will be expected to provide OT interventions including but not exclusively; educative techniques, equipment, adaptations, moving & handling intervention, and telecare. </span></span></p> <p></p> <p><span><span>You will have the opportunity to join our experienced friendly integrated services, compromising of a large network of professionals, and to work collaboratively and collectively with wider networks.   </span></span></p> <p></p> <p><span><span>You will manage a varied workload and respond appropriately and promptly to the needs of Camden residents. </span></span></p> <p></p> <p><span><span>You will be expected to adopt a receptive, listening approach and to prioritise and expedite any associated tasks and responsibilities in the best interests of our residents and their carers.</span></span></p> <p></p> <p><span><span>You must have a thorough understanding of relevant current legislation, including the Care Act 2014, and how it applies to our legislative duties. </span></span><br>  </p> <p><span><span>This is a challenging role that requires the ability to work under pressure as an individual and as part of a team. You will be supported by colleagues and managers as part of a unified service response. </span></span></p> <p></p> <p><span><span>If you are looking for the next step up or new challenge in your Social Care career, then we want to hear from you. Camden has a strong training and development offer that will allow you to continually learn on the job.</span></span><br>  </p> <p><span><span>This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act and will require an Enhanced DBS.</span><span> </span></span></p> <p></p> <p><span><span><strong>All About You</strong></span></span></p> <p></p> <p><span><span>This role requires you to be a qualified Occupational Therapist and must be registered with HCPC England. Also, to be successful in this role you must be willing to show a commitment to undertake post qualifying courses when relevant. </span></span></p> <p></p> <p><span><span>Camden welcomes newly qualified applicants, as we have a comprehensive OT preceptorship program to support you. Your starting salary would be at Level 3 Zone 2 in your preceptorship year.</span></span></p> <p></p> <p><span><span><strong>To find out more about what it is like to work at Camden, meet some of our People by visiting 'www.camdenjobs.co.uk/our-stories'.</strong></span></span></p> <p><br> <span><span><strong>How To Apply</strong></span></span></p> <p></p> <p><span><span>To apply for this job please follow the \"Apply\" link. In the ‘Why you?’ section of the application you will be required to demonstrate how you meet the role criteria noted in the Job Profile under the “About You” section. </span></span></p> <p><span><span><strong>To view the Job Profile, please </strong></span></span><span><span><strong>CLICK HERE</strong></span></span><span><span><strong> or copy and paste the below URL into your browser: </strong></span></span><span><span><strong>http://camdocs.camden.gov.uk/HPRMWebDrawer/Record/10918968/file/document?inline</strong></span></span></p> <p><span><span><strong>What We Offer</strong></span></span></p> <p></p> <p><span><span>At Camden, you’ll receive a host of benefits. From flexible working to 27 days annual leave (+ bank holidays!). We also know </span></span><span><span>that a work life balance is extremely </span></span><span><span>important so we also offer family leave, loan schemes and access to our incredible staff networks. We also have an incredible pensions scheme. </span></span></p> <p></p> <p><span><span>Visit 'www.camdenjobs.co.uk/staff-benefits' for more details.</span></span></p> <p></p> <p><span><span><strong>Inclusion and Diversity</strong></span></span></p> <p><span><span>We want Camden Council to be a great place to work and to ensure that our communities are represented across our workforce. A vital part of this is ensuring we are a truly inclusive organisation that encourages diversity in all respects, including diversity of thinking. We particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and those of Other Ethnicities, LGBT+, disabled and neurodiverse communities to make a real difference to our residents so that equalities and justice remains at the heart of everything we do.</span></span></p> <p><span><span>To discover more about Camden and our commitment towards diversity, equality and safeguarding, please visit </span></span><span><span>https://www.camdenjobs.co.uk/inclusion-and-diversity</span></span><span><span> </span></span></p> <p><span><span><strong>Asking for Adjustments </strong></span></span></p> <p><span><span>Camden is committed to making our recruitment practices barrier-free and as accessible as possible for everyone. This includes making adjustments or changes for disabled people, neurodiverse people or people with long-term health conditions. If you would like us to do anything differently during the application, interview or assessment process, including providing information in an alternative format, please contact us on 020 7974 6655, at resourcing@camden.gov.uk or post to 5 Pancras Square, London, N1C 4AG,</span></span></p> <p><span><span><strong>Anonymised Application</strong></span><span> – </span><i><span>in keeping with Camden’s commitment to inclusion the recruitment to this role is anonymised and supports the objective of reducing the impact of unconscious bias.</span></i></span></p>\n\n <img src=\"https://ars2.equest.com/?response_id=d624ffda1905a68524dad75b313e5176&view\" alt=\" \" width=\"1\" height=\"1\">","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"Salary:","publishDate":"2025-04-15T15:40:04.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-05-15T23:59:59.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/5ac6a4b9-fea8-4fa5-adbc-caa1d227b7bd.PNG","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"754d922e-b566-4ac4-8307-e3523ede0fd8","title":"Case Manager - Youth Justice","employer":"London Borough of Tower Hamlets","department":"","location":"Town Hall, 160 Whitechapel Road, LONDON","locationType":3,"description":"<p><strong>Role Purpose</strong></p><p>An opportunity has arisen to join Tower Hamlets and the City of London Youth Justice Service as a Youth Justice Case Manager on a permanent contract.</p><p>The relationships built with children and their families are pivotal to all aspects of youth justice practice. We are seeking Case Managers who have excellent skills in engaging and developing positive trusting relationships with children and their families from diverse backgrounds.</p><p>As a Case Manager, you will be allocated children aged 10-17 years old who have received both community and custodial sentences from the Court. You will undertake high quality assessments and devise individualised intervention plans tailored to children’s needs which have a positive impact upon children’s desistance from offending, safety and protection of the public. You will have an unwavering commitment to delivering the best outcomes for Tower Hamlets and the City of London children.</p><p>The Youth Justice Service is committed to ‘Child First’ principles and approach for which collaboration with children, families and multi-agency partners is at the heart of everything we do. The ideal candidate will have a good understanding of approaches including trauma informed, restorative justice and relational approaches. The Youth Justice Service is a multi-disciplinary team consisting of partners including speech and language therapists, substance misuse practitioner, police, child & adolescent mental health clinician, education officer and therapeutic practitioners.</p><p>For more information, please contact Tyrelle Ritchie on tyrelle.ritchie@towerhamlets.gov.uk. </p><p>Closing date: 11<sup>th</sup> May 2025</p><p>Interviews are scheduled to take place in June 2025</p><p><strong>Additional Details</strong></p><p>Tower Hamlets vision for our borough is that: people are aspirational, independent and have equal access to opportunities; we are a borough that our residents are proud of and love to live in; and we are a dynamic, outcomes-based council using digital innovation and partnership working to respond to the changing needs of our borough. We want people who aspire to our TOWER values: Together; Open; Willing; Excellent; Respect.</p><p>Tower Hamlets has a zero-tolerance approach to, and works to eradicate, all forms of discrimination on the basis of race, sex, disability, age, religion or belief, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marital status, status as a civil partner, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy and maternity and looks to employ a diverse workforce representative of those groups. We recognise that people can also be disadvantaged by their social and economic circumstances, so we will work to eliminate discrimination and disadvantage caused by social class. </p><p>We are a Disability Confident Employer, which means applicants who declare a disability and meet the essential criteria for the post are guaranteed an interview. Care experience has also been adopted by the Council as an additional protected characteristic.</p><p>We welcome applicants interested in flexible working arrangements and also applicants who live in the borough.</p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£48,618 - £51,663","publishDate":"2025-04-15T15:38:39.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-05-11T00:00:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/0c6ee0fd-13d4-467b-90fd-acc1bba14e59.png","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"abf7a7a5-1e82-4a41-a58a-84c9433fdf70","title":"Comms & Marketing Manager","employer":"London Borough of Ealing","department":"","location":"Hybrid working, Ealing","locationType":2,"description":"<p>At Greener Ealing Ltd. (GEL) we are not just growing – we are thriving. As we continue to build on our success, we are looking for a full time Comms & Marketing Manager to lead and grow our GEL brand presence across all communication channels.</p>\n<p> </p>\n<p><strong>About GEL:</strong></p>\n<p>Greener Ealing Ltd (GEL) provides high-quality Waste Collection, Street Cleansing, Grounds Maintenance, Parking services and other environmental services for our customers, the London Borough of Ealing, its residents and other service users.</p>\n<p><strong>About the role:</strong></p>\n<ul>\n<li>Develop and deliver internal and external communications across all channels – print, digital and social media - to support and advance GEL’s business plan.</li>\n<li>Manage online presence including GEL website, LinkedIn and social media channels.</li>\n<li>Support internal communications and engagement initiatives by creating blogs, newsletters and branded materials</li>\n<li>Track/analyse and report on performance metrics including website analytics and company engagement surveys</li>\n</ul>\n<p><strong>About you:</strong></p>\n<ul>\n<li>Experienced in digital marketing techniques, including social media management and data analytics</li>\n<li>Excellent written and verbal communication skills</li>\n<li>Demonstrable experience in communications or marketing role.</li>\n<li>Self-motivated and able to manage multiple priorities and deadlines</li>\n</ul>\n<p><strong>What we offer:</strong></p>\n<ul>\n<li>Up to £50,000 per annum</li>\n<li>40 hours per week</li>\n<li>Company pension</li>\n<li>24 days’ holiday plus bank-holidays</li>\n<li>Employee benefits</li>\n<li>Employee Assistance Programme (EAP service)</li>\n<li>Supportive team environment</li>\n</ul>\n<p>Closing date: 27 April 2025</p>\n<p>To apply, please visit <a href=\"https://www.greenerealing.co.uk/vacancies/comms-marketing-manager/\">Comms & Marketing Manager - Welcome - Greener Ealing</a></p>\n<p><img class=\"alignnone wp-image-5492\" src=\"https://jobs.ealing.gov.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/logo-GEL.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"239\" height=\"99\"></p>\n<p><img class=\"alignnone wp-image-10697\" src=\"https://jobs.ealing.gov.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Logo.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"434\" height=\"66\"></p>\n<p><img class=\"alignnone wp-image-14247\" src=\"https://jobs.ealing.gov.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/dc_badge3.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"164\" height=\"79\"></p>\n<p> </p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"Up to £50,000 per annum","publishDate":"2025-04-15T11:05:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-04-27T11:03:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/eac72c9e-66e8-4768-98cc-55d692a01d62.png","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"5d366b84-8b80-44a7-9778-6c222ffc5972","title":"Reserve Driver","employer":"Reigate & Banstead Borough Council","department":"","location":"Earlswood","locationType":3,"description":"<p class=\"customHTML\"><strong>Job Title: </strong>Reserve Driver<br><strong>Location of work:</strong> Earlswood Depot<br><strong>Salary: </strong>£35,157.50 - £35,906.25 (dependent on experience)<strong> </strong><br><strong>Basis: </strong>Full time, Permanent 45 hours per week                                                                      </p>\n<p class=\"customHTML\"><strong class=\"customHTML\">About the Role:</strong><br class=\"customHTML\">We are looking to recruit someone with a full HGV Class 2/C & E driving licence to help us cover a variety of duties within Refuse & Recycling. You will be working towards or willing to undertake CPC training.</p>\n<p class=\"customHTML\">As a Reserve Driver you will undertake the collection of waste and recycling within the borough of Reigate and Banstead. It is essential you have a flexible approach to the work and hours. Your main duty will be driving for us although when required, you must be willing to work as a loader covering any service within the Neighbourhood Services team.</p>\n<p class=\"customHTML\">Some of the duties include:</p>\n<ul class=\"customHTML\">\n<li class=\"customHTML\">Undertake either working alone or as part of a team, the collection of Waste and Recycling services at a variety of locations throughout the Borough.</li>\n<li class=\"customHTML\">Use the waste management systems (Bartec) to complete rounds and report issues.</li>\n<li class=\"customHTML\">Receive instructions regarding exempt collections, special arrangements and specific collection points and ensuring these are carried out.</li>\n<li class=\"customHTML\">When disposing of Waste, abide by the rules set out by the allocated transfer station.</li>\n<li class=\"customHTML\">Advise the public on the Borough’s Refuse, Recycling and Cleansing regime where necessary.</li>\n<li class=\"customHTML\">If no driving duties are available, undertake loading duties and undertake ad hoc duties as required, within the scope of the job.</li>\n</ul>\n<p class=\"customHTML\"><strong class=\"customHTML\">About the Person:</strong></p>\n<ul class=\"customHTML\">\n<li class=\"customHTML\">Full clean driving licence. </li>\n<li class=\"customHTML\">You will have the commitment to start the day at 6am and work a 45-hour week Monday to Friday.</li>\n<li class=\"customHTML\">Willing to train and supervise a small team.</li>\n<li class=\"customHTML\">Have up to date customer care skills</li>\n<li class=\"customHTML\">A high level of health and safety awareness</li>\n<li class=\"customHTML\">Able to deal with a physically demanding job, working outdoors in all weathers.</li>\n</ul>\n<p class=\"customHTML\"><strong class=\"customHTML\">Staff Benefits</strong><br class=\"customHTML\">In exchange for your expertise, experience, and enthusiasm, we will offer support in continuing your personal and career development, in addition to providing a wide range of employment linked benefits.</p>\n<p class=\"customHTML\">We provide you with competitive annual leave, and contribute 15% towards the LGPS pension scheme. You will also have access to a range of discounts including local and high street stores, and salary sacrifice schemes including a cycle lease scheme, and ‘Better’ leisure centre membership.</p>\n<p class=\"customHTML\"><strong class=\"customHTML\">Additional Information</strong></p>\n<p class=\"customHTML\"><span class=\"customHTML\">For an informal discussion about the role, please call Operations Manager, Bob Wiggins on 01737 276224 or 07974 325140</span></p>\n<p class=\"customHTML\">We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer, supporting the guaranteed interview scheme for disabled and ex-armed forces candidates, who meet the essential criteria for the role.</p>\n<p class=\"customHTML\"><strong class=\"customHTML\">Closing date:</strong> Sunday 11 May at 23:59*</p>\n<p class=\"customHTML\"><strong class=\"customHTML\">Interview date:</strong> TBC</p>\n<p class=\"customHTML\"><strong class=\"customHTML\">Values and Behaviours</strong><br class=\"customHTML\">Our great working environment and the values and behaviours of every individual and team in the Council, help to evolve the culture of our organisation to become more commercial, innovative and embracing of change.</p>\n<p class=\"customHTML\">Successful applicants to our career opportunities will be able to demonstrate they share the values and behaviours we seek in our organisation.</p>\n<p class=\"customHTML\">See <a href=\"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/jobs/8b952a9a-1591-42a7-a197-d13421a0f336#sign-in-required\">'Who we are'</a> as a council, to find out more about us.</p>\n<p class=\"customHTML\"><span class=\"customHTML\">*On the occasions where we have high volumes of applicants, some roles may close earlier than the advertised end date in order for us to manage all of the applicants appropriately.</span></p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£35,157.50 - £35,906.25 (dependent on experience)","publishDate":"2025-04-15T09:24:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-05-11T22:59:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/27384626-b010-4bf0-b461-df661ed27561.png","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"c88c7d51-0d85-4bf9-8b31-5efbfca2a339","title":"Deputy Team Manager - Transfer of Care Weekend Team","employer":"Southwark Council","department":"","location":"Southwark","locationType":3,"description":"<p><strong>The role</strong></p><p><span>Lead with Purpose: Become a Weekend Deputy Team Manager in Southwark's Hospital Discharge Transfers of Care Unit!</span></p><p><span>Are you ready to take on a leadership role that makes a real difference, even outside the usual 9-to-5? Southwark Council is seeking an energetic and passionate Deputy Team Manager to oversee our Hospital Discharge Transfers of Care Unit during critical weekend periods. This unique role, with a 36-hour workweek spanning Tuesday to Saturday, offers the perfect opportunity to lead a dedicated team while ensuring that patient care and safe discharges continue smoothly through the weekend.</span></p><p><span><strong>About the Role</strong></span></p><p><span>In this pivotal role, you'll lead and inspire your team of social workers and healthcare professionals to deliver high-quality care every day, especially during the busy weekend periods:</span></p><p><span>- <strong>Operational Leadership</strong>: Oversee the day-to-day operations from Friday to Tuesday, ensuring social workers efficiently triage referrals, allocate cases, and authorise assessments, keeping the flow of care moving smoothly.</span></p><p><span>- <strong>Guidance and Support</strong>: Provide expert guidance on complex discharges, safeguarding issues, and mental capacity assessments, ensuring your team is well-supported and empowered to make informed decisions.</span></p><p><span>- <strong>Collaborative Networking</strong>: Serve as the lead manager for weekend hospital discharges at Kings and St Thomas Hospital, ensuring that care plans are maintained, and discharges are handled effectively. You'll also be the key link for managing step-down flats in extra care schemes, ensuring that referrals are triaged and residents are placed appropriately.</span></p><p><span>- <strong>Team Development</strong>: Mentor and supervise social workers and assistant practitioners, fostering an environment of continuous learning and reflective practice, ensuring that your team can operate autonomously and confidently.</span></p><p><span><strong>About You</strong></span></p><p><span>We are looking for a dynamic, experienced leader with a strong commitment to social care excellence. The ideal candidate will bring:</span></p><p><span>- <strong>Deep Knowledge</strong>: A solid understanding of the Care Act, Mental Capacity Act, and Continuing Healthcare processes, with a track record of applying these frameworks in practice.</span></p><p><span>- <strong>Proven Experience</strong>: Experience in leading MDT and safeguarding meetings, providing reflective supervision, and supporting the professional development of others. Experience as a Practice Educator or within ASYE is desirable but not essential-what matters most is your commitment to growth and development.</span></p><p><strong><span>Guaranteed Interview Scheme:</span></strong></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><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></p><p><span><strong>- Leadership Skills: </strong>The ability to lead with confidence, think creatively under pressure, and make decisive, informed decisions that ensure the best outcomes for residents.</span></p><p><span><strong>About the Service</strong></span></p><p><span>The Hospital Discharge Transfers of Care Unit is at the heart of Southwark's commitment to providing seamless and effective care transitions from hospital to home or other care settings. Our team is dedicated to managing the complexities of hospital discharges, safeguarding concerns, and care planning with precision and compassion. As a leader during the weekend, you will ensure that services remain robust, responsive, and focused on the needs of our residents even during peak periods.</span></p><p><span><strong>Join Us</strong></span></p><p><span>If you're ready to step up and lead with purpose during critical weekend periods, this is the role for you. Join Southwark Council and make a real impact on the lives of our residents, while advancing your own career in a supportive and forward-thinking environment. Apply today and take the lead in shaping the future of care at Southwark.</span></p><p><span>This post requires a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) DBS check at Enhanced level.</span></p><p><span><strong>Benefits and more information:</strong></span></p><p><span><strong>In addition to a generous salary, this post attracts time and a half payments for any weekend work completed. </strong></span></p><p><span>In your role, we want you to feel supported, challenged and rewarded. You will benefit from our family-friendly policies including flexible working, home working, and a local government pension scheme, plus many other staff benefits. You will join a motivated, driven and supportive team that strives for excellence and values its members. You will also be part of a successful and high-achieving development team that is making a real difference to the lives of residents in the borough. For more information about the wide variety of benefits you can take advantage of please visit our <a href=\"https://jobs.southwark.gov.uk/why-us/\"><strong>Staff Benefits</strong></a> page.</span></p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£48618 - £55710 per annum","publishDate":"2025-04-15T08:47:05.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-06-14T08:47:05.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/3dd5c765-60e3-4894-b55e-b17a3024e6f7.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"24def23e-5f41-4272-a302-883ece28926a","title":"Pensions Administrator","employer":"Royal Borough of Kingston Upon Thames","department":"","location":"Sutton","locationType":3,"description":"About the Borough : <br> Joining us, you get to work for not just one high performing London Borough, but two. <br><br> Sutton and Kingston councils have a number of shared services serving both authorities, with some teams and roles more focussed on one Council than the other, but the majority are shared across both, meaning you get multiple opportunities to learn from a wider pool of activities and two different political bodies. <br><br> We work flexibly in both Sutton and Kingston offices, and support working at home or flexible working patterns that enable you to tailor your working and personal life. We provide the equipment and tools to enable you to work flexibly, and in return ask you to use that flexibility to be creative and ambitious in the services we deliver. <br><br> There are some really exciting things happening in both Sutton and Kingston. We are developing the London Cancer Hub, a world leading cancer research and treatment hub that will bring together professionals from across different sectors to identify and test new treatments and therapies. We are undertaking the largest housing regeneration programme ever delivered in Kingston, building new energy efficient housing that will transform some of our oldest Council owned housing. Both boroughs have publicly committed to doing what they can to tackle the climate emergency and are investing in new technologies and societal change that will help bring carbon emissions down and improve our climate impact. <br><br> You should choose Sutton and Kingston if you are looking for an opportunity that will challenge you to deliver more, support you to achieve personal ambitions, and expect you to put borough residents at the heart of what you do. <br><br> Sutton is a well connected attractive part of London that has a reputation for excellent schools, green and leafy open spaces, and a history that drives a thriving heritage and culture offer through our museums and libraries. The Council is controlled by a long established Liberal Democrat Administration and has high ambitions set out in its corporate plan \"Ambitious for Sutton\", that will ensure Sutton remains a great place to live, work and raise a family. The Council plays a leading role in a number of local partnerships and places great emphasis on engaging effectively with its residents, listening to local voices and making their message heard across London Government. <br><br> Kingston is a beautiful Royal borough with a historic setting on the banks of the Thames with excellent schools and a bustling retail centre, all surrounded by open green spaces such as Richmond Park and Bushey Park, former recreation grounds for Tudor Kings and Queens. The Council is controlled by a Liberal Democrat Administration and has a council plan \"Greener, Fairer, Safer, Together\", that sets out a vision to be a vibrant, diverse and inclusive borough where residents are active, empowered, engaged and able to remain independent and resilient. The Council engages with residents through a number of forums and events through the year, and like Sutton plays a leading role in developing the South West Region of London. <br> <br> About the Service and Team : <br> Pensions section <br><br> This role is within the Benefits processing section for the LB of Sutton/Royal Borough of Kingston shared service. The position is to cover mainly the pensions mail box, that receives a large number of emails daily from members and employers. Also to cover other administration work <br> <br> About the Role and Our Ideal Candidate : <br> Answer the team telephone <br><br> Indexing incoming post <br><br> Managing the teams email box <br><br> Ability to prioritise workloads to deadlines <br><br> Good communication skills are essential ( verbal/written) <br><br> No qualifications, or experience necessary, as training will be given. <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> Flexi-time (Please note, this applies to roles at grades 1-9 only) </li>\n<li> Three volunteering days per year in Sutton or Kingston </li>\n<li> Comprehensive learning and development programme </li>\n<li> Local and national discounts for shopping, eating out and leisure activities </li>\n<li> Interest free season ticket loans </li>\n<li> Local Government Pension Scheme </li>\n<li> Car parking scheme </li>\n<li> Bicycle loan facilities and cycle to work scheme </li>\n<li> Zip car scheme </li>\n<li> Free eye tests and contribution towards glasses </li>\n<li> Confidential wellbeing and counselling support </li>\n<li> Subsidised gym membership </li>\n</ul>Application Process : Please apply online outlining what skills, abilities and experience you can bring which makes you an ideal candidate for this role. Please ensure you refer to the requirements outlined in the job profile when completing your application. <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> 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.","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£28,521 - £30,189 (£30,630 unconsolidated maximum)","publishDate":"2025-04-15T03:01:46.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-05-05T22:55:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/aadddffc-e7d9-4da0-8a96-14b832bd0379.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"e6db7e2f-6b7e-4f10-a853-5c059791b711","title":"Senior Pensions Officer ( Benefits Processing|","employer":"Royal Borough of Kingston Upon Thames","department":"","location":"Sutton","locationType":3,"description":"About the Borough : <br> Joining us, you get to work for not just one high performing London Borough, but two. <br><br> Sutton and Kingston councils have a number of shared services serving both authorities, with some teams and roles more focussed on one Council than the other, but the majority are shared across both, meaning you get multiple opportunities to learn from a wider pool of activities and two different political bodies. <br><br> We work flexibly in both Sutton and Kingston offices, and support working at home or flexible working patterns that enable you to tailor your working and personal life. We provide the equipment and tools to enable you to work flexibly, and in return ask you to use that flexibility to be creative and ambitious in the services we deliver. <br><br> There are some really exciting things happening in both Sutton and Kingston. We are developing the London Cancer Hub, a world leading cancer research and treatment hub that will bring together professionals from across different sectors to identify and test new treatments and therapies. We are undertaking the largest housing regeneration programme ever delivered in Kingston, building new energy efficient housing that will transform some of our oldest Council owned housing. Both boroughs have publicly committed to doing what they can to tackle the climate emergency and are investing in new technologies and societal change that will help bring carbon emissions down and improve our climate impact. <br><br> You should choose Sutton and Kingston if you are looking for an opportunity that will challenge you to deliver more, support you to achieve personal ambitions, and expect you to put borough residents at the heart of what you do. <br><br> Sutton is a well connected attractive part of London that has a reputation for excellent schools, green and leafy open spaces, and a history that drives a thriving heritage and culture offer through our museums and libraries. The Council is controlled by a long established Liberal Democrat Administration and has high ambitions set out in its corporate plan \"Ambitious for Sutton\", that will ensure Sutton remains a great place to live, work and raise a family. The Council plays a leading role in a number of local partnerships and places great emphasis on engaging effectively with its residents, listening to local voices and making their message heard across London Government. <br><br> Kingston is a beautiful Royal borough with a historic setting on the banks of the Thames with excellent schools and a bustling retail centre, all surrounded by open green spaces such as Richmond Park and Bushey Park, former recreation grounds for Tudor Kings and Queens. The Council is controlled by a Liberal Democrat Administration and has a council plan \"Greener, Fairer, Safer, Together\", that sets out a vision to be a vibrant, diverse and inclusive borough where residents are active, empowered, engaged and able to remain independent and resilient. The Council engages with residents through a number of forums and events through the year, and like Sutton plays a leading role in developing the South West Region of London. <br> <br> About the Service and Team : <br> This position is open to HYBRID /REMOTE WORKING <br><br> The role would be regarded as 'front line' service delivery. To provide information to members and employers on the Local Government Pensions Scheme, for the shared pension service, within the Benefits processing team for LB of Sutton / Royal Borough of Kingston. Deliver service activities and manage small caseloads under the supervision of more experienced staff, for members/ employers. <br> <br> About the Role and Our Ideal Candidate : <br> As a Senior Pensions Officer, you would work with a number of other senior pension Officers and pension officers /administrators covering all part of the Local Government Pension regulations dealing with:- <br><br> Transfers <br><br> Retirements <br><br> Deaths <br><br> Divorce <br><br> The successful candidate would need experience and a skills set in these areas. <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> Flexi-time (Please note, this applies to roles at grades 1-9 only) </li>\n<li> Three volunteering days per year in Sutton or Kingston </li>\n<li> Comprehensive learning and development programme </li>\n<li> Local and national discounts for shopping, eating out and leisure activities </li>\n<li> Interest free season ticket loans </li>\n<li> Local Government Pension Scheme </li>\n<li> Car parking scheme </li>\n<li> Bicycle loan facilities and cycle to work scheme </li>\n<li> Zip car scheme </li>\n<li> Free eye tests and contribution towards glasses </li>\n<li> Confidential wellbeing and counselling support </li>\n<li> Subsidised gym membership </li>\n</ul>Application Process : Please apply online outlining what skills, abilities and experience you can bring which makes you an ideal candidate for this role. Please ensure you refer to the requirements outlined in the job profile when completing your application. <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> 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.","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£37,068 - £43,299 (£45,510 unconsolidated maximum)","publishDate":"2025-04-15T03:01:46.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-05-06T22:55:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/a7b6eec5-abba-451d-a3a9-d18f23989910.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"2f881bbd-2262-435c-9db9-f9cd0cf6a0ea","title":"Senior Pensions Officer ( Benefits Processing|","employer":"London Borough of Sutton","department":"","location":"Sutton","locationType":3,"description":"About the Borough : <br> Joining us, you get to work for not just one high performing London Borough, but two. <br><br> Sutton and Kingston councils have a number of shared services serving both authorities, with some teams and roles more focussed on one Council than the other, but the majority are shared across both, meaning you get multiple opportunities to learn from a wider pool of activities and two different political bodies. <br><br> We work flexibly in both Sutton and Kingston offices, and support working at home or flexible working patterns that enable you to tailor your working and personal life. We provide the equipment and tools to enable you to work flexibly, and in return ask you to use that flexibility to be creative and ambitious in the services we deliver. <br><br> There are some really exciting things happening in both Sutton and Kingston. We are developing the London Cancer Hub, a world leading cancer research and treatment hub that will bring together professionals from across different sectors to identify and test new treatments and therapies. We are undertaking the largest housing regeneration programme ever delivered in Kingston, building new energy efficient housing that will transform some of our oldest Council owned housing. Both boroughs have publicly committed to doing what they can to tackle the climate emergency and are investing in new technologies and societal change that will help bring carbon emissions down and improve our climate impact. <br><br> You should choose Sutton and Kingston if you are looking for an opportunity that will challenge you to deliver more, support you to achieve personal ambitions, and expect you to put borough residents at the heart of what you do. <br><br> Sutton is a well connected attractive part of London that has a reputation for excellent schools, green and leafy open spaces, and a history that drives a thriving heritage and culture offer through our museums and libraries. The Council is controlled by a long established Liberal Democrat Administration and has high ambitions set out in its corporate plan \"Ambitious for Sutton\", that will ensure Sutton remains a great place to live, work and raise a family. The Council plays a leading role in a number of local partnerships and places great emphasis on engaging effectively with its residents, listening to local voices and making their message heard across London Government. <br><br> Kingston is a beautiful Royal borough with a historic setting on the banks of the Thames with excellent schools and a bustling retail centre, all surrounded by open green spaces such as Richmond Park and Bushey Park, former recreation grounds for Tudor Kings and Queens. The Council is controlled by a Liberal Democrat Administration and has a council plan \"Greener, Fairer, Safer, Together\", that sets out a vision to be a vibrant, diverse and inclusive borough where residents are active, empowered, engaged and able to remain independent and resilient. The Council engages with residents through a number of forums and events through the year, and like Sutton plays a leading role in developing the South West Region of London. <br> <br> About the Service and Team : <br> This position is open to HYBRID /REMOTE WORKING <br><br> The role would be regarded as 'front line' service delivery. To provide information to members and employers on the Local Government Pensions Scheme, for the shared pension service, within the Benefits processing team for LB of Sutton / Royal Borough of Kingston. Deliver service activities and manage small caseloads under the supervision of more experienced staff, for members/ employers. <br> <br> About the Role and Our Ideal Candidate : <br> As a Senior Pensions Officer, you would work with a number of other senior pension Officers and pension officers /administrators covering all part of the Local Government Pension regulations dealing with:- <br><br> Transfers <br><br> Retirements <br><br> Deaths <br><br> Divorce <br><br> The successful candidate would need experience and a skills set in these areas. <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> Flexi-time (Please note, this applies to roles at grades 1-9 only) </li>\n<li> Three volunteering days per year in Sutton or Kingston </li>\n<li> Comprehensive learning and development programme </li>\n<li> Local and national discounts for shopping, eating out and leisure activities </li>\n<li> Interest free season ticket loans </li>\n<li> Local Government Pension Scheme </li>\n<li> Car parking scheme </li>\n<li> Bicycle loan facilities and cycle to work scheme </li>\n<li> Zip car scheme </li>\n<li> Free eye tests and contribution towards glasses </li>\n<li> Confidential wellbeing and counselling support </li>\n<li> Subsidised gym membership </li>\n</ul>Application Process : Please apply online outlining what skills, abilities and experience you can bring which makes you an ideal candidate for this role. Please ensure you refer to the requirements outlined in the job profile when completing your application. <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> 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.","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£37,068 - £43,299 (£45,510 unconsolidated maximum)","publishDate":"2025-04-15T03:01:44.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-05-06T22:55:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/9bcce5b7-3502-43b7-8fdd-ef32f9dc3049.png","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"6a3cd7b4-66f4-4246-b071-2fe857e005cf","title":"Social Worker - Children and Young People Disability Service","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 : Sutton's CYPDS consists of two social work teams, and a team of specialist support workers and provides a specialist service to children and young people with disabilities and their families. We are passionate about achieving the best outcomes for children and young people with disabilities, and promoting robust preparation for adulthood. We pride ourselves on engaging fully with children and young people, and ensuring that direct work is undertaken so their voices are heard. Our service has a strong learning culture, and there are many training opportunities. Our culture of strong, accessible and supportive management will provide you with good regular supervision and the opportunity to participate in restorative group supervisions. <br> About the Role and Our Ideal Candidate : <br> <strong>About the Role</strong> <br><br>Social Workers on selected pay grades are eligible for our Welcome and Retention Bonus:<ul>\n<li>£1000 paid in your first month salary and £1000 paid at the end of your 1st completed year in service.</li>\n<li>£2000 paid after your 2nd completed year in service.</li>\n<li>£3000 paid in your 3rd completed year in service and every completed year thereafter.</li>\n<li>Reimbursement of the Social Work England Registration.</li>\n</ul>With a total package up to £56,083 including bonuses and benefits, this is an excellent opportunity to advance your career in social care. <br><br>Social Workers within this service area are able to work flexibly between home and work to meet the needs of the service whilst recognising the benefits that a hybrid model of working can bring.<br><br>As a Social Worker within the Children and Young People's Disability Service (CYPDS) you will be responsible for a caseload of children on child-in-need plans, child protection plans, and some who may be looked after and subject to PLO or care proceedings. Your role will include the undertaking of all tasks associated with children under statutory frameworks. You will work closely with colleagues in Health and Education Services, and lead on creating short breaks support packages. You will also have the opportunity to develop skills in supporting young people in their preparation for adulthood, their transition to adult services, and parent carer needs assessments.<br><br>For more information about the role and/or an informal conversation, view the Role Profile or contact Service Manager, Joanne Mitchell (Joanne.mitchell@sutton.gov.uk) or recruitment@kingston.gov.uk. <br><br>We welcome applications from Social Workers with significant experience in supporting children with disabilities, as well as social workers with experience of other statutory frontline children's services. You will have strong assessment, analytical and risk management skills combined with excellent communication skills. You will also be able to plan care packages and monitor and review their effectiveness.<br><br>In addition, we would expect the successful candidate to demonstrate the following competences (not limited to):<ul>\n<li>You are a Qualified Social Worker with a Social Work degree or recognised qualification and registered with the relevant regulatory body Social Work England</li>\n<li>Have completed the Assessed and Supported Year in Employment (ASYE)</li>\n<li>Hold the relevant skills, knowledge and aptitude to ensure that all vulnerable people are safeguarded from abuse and that all statutory functions, local policy, procedures are adhered to in a timely manner and documented accordingly.</li>\n<li>Compassionate and empathetic approach to work effectively with individuals and families affected by a learning disability</li>\n<li>Ability to demonstrate understanding, patience, and sensitivity when interacting with service users.</li>\n</ul>If you have experience in supporting children with disabilities to live an independent life, are competent in assessment and direct work, and are looking for the next challenging step in your career with a supportive management team, we encourage you to apply today!<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":"£40,755 - £48,531 (£50,574 unconsolidated maximum)","publishDate":"2025-04-15T03:01:44.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-04-21T22:55:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/d18a8dca-60a9-4318-adb9-55945bcbde27.png","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"ea153625-c100-4d25-9d6f-5c1f1d9ea328","title":"Pensions Administrator","employer":"London Borough of Sutton","department":"","location":"Sutton","locationType":3,"description":"About the Borough : <br> Joining us, you get to work for not just one high performing London Borough, but two. <br><br> Sutton and Kingston councils have a number of shared services serving both authorities, with some teams and roles more focussed on one Council than the other, but the majority are shared across both, meaning you get multiple opportunities to learn from a wider pool of activities and two different political bodies. <br><br> We work flexibly in both Sutton and Kingston offices, and support working at home or flexible working patterns that enable you to tailor your working and personal life. We provide the equipment and tools to enable you to work flexibly, and in return ask you to use that flexibility to be creative and ambitious in the services we deliver. <br><br> There are some really exciting things happening in both Sutton and Kingston. We are developing the London Cancer Hub, a world leading cancer research and treatment hub that will bring together professionals from across different sectors to identify and test new treatments and therapies. We are undertaking the largest housing regeneration programme ever delivered in Kingston, building new energy efficient housing that will transform some of our oldest Council owned housing. Both boroughs have publicly committed to doing what they can to tackle the climate emergency and are investing in new technologies and societal change that will help bring carbon emissions down and improve our climate impact. <br><br> You should choose Sutton and Kingston if you are looking for an opportunity that will challenge you to deliver more, support you to achieve personal ambitions, and expect you to put borough residents at the heart of what you do. <br><br> Sutton is a well connected attractive part of London that has a reputation for excellent schools, green and leafy open spaces, and a history that drives a thriving heritage and culture offer through our museums and libraries. The Council is controlled by a long established Liberal Democrat Administration and has high ambitions set out in its corporate plan \"Ambitious for Sutton\", that will ensure Sutton remains a great place to live, work and raise a family. The Council plays a leading role in a number of local partnerships and places great emphasis on engaging effectively with its residents, listening to local voices and making their message heard across London Government. <br><br> Kingston is a beautiful Royal borough with a historic setting on the banks of the Thames with excellent schools and a bustling retail centre, all surrounded by open green spaces such as Richmond Park and Bushey Park, former recreation grounds for Tudor Kings and Queens. The Council is controlled by a Liberal Democrat Administration and has a council plan \"Greener, Fairer, Safer, Together\", that sets out a vision to be a vibrant, diverse and inclusive borough where residents are active, empowered, engaged and able to remain independent and resilient. The Council engages with residents through a number of forums and events through the year, and like Sutton plays a leading role in developing the South West Region of London. <br> <br> About the Service and Team : <br> Pensions section <br><br> This role is within the Benefits processing section for the LB of Sutton/Royal Borough of Kingston shared service. The position is to cover mainly the pensions mail box, that receives a large number of emails daily from members and employers. Also to cover other administration work <br> <br> About the Role and Our Ideal Candidate : <br> Answer the team telephone <br><br> Indexing incoming post <br><br> Managing the teams email box <br><br> Ability to prioritise workloads to deadlines <br><br> Good communication skills are essential ( verbal/written) <br><br> No qualifications, or experience necessary, as training will be given. <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> Flexi-time (Please note, this applies to roles at grades 1-9 only) </li>\n<li> Three volunteering days per year in Sutton or Kingston </li>\n<li> Comprehensive learning and development programme </li>\n<li> Local and national discounts for shopping, eating out and leisure activities </li>\n<li> Interest free season ticket loans </li>\n<li> Local Government Pension Scheme </li>\n<li> Car parking scheme </li>\n<li> Bicycle loan facilities and cycle to work scheme </li>\n<li> Zip car scheme </li>\n<li> Free eye tests and contribution towards glasses </li>\n<li> Confidential wellbeing and counselling support </li>\n<li> Subsidised gym membership </li>\n</ul>Application Process : Please apply online outlining what skills, abilities and experience you can bring which makes you an ideal candidate for this role. Please ensure you refer to the requirements outlined in the job profile when completing your application. <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> 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.","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£28,521 - £30,189 (£30,630 unconsolidated maximum)","publishDate":"2025-04-15T03:01:44.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-05-05T22:55:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/2b538222-de98-41a2-9373-f2704cd57d02.png","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"990eb859-868f-48f7-af45-eaaf08daf095","title":"Unit Manager - Adults Residential Homes","employer":"Southwark Council","department":"","location":"Southwark","locationType":3,"description":"<p><strong>The role</strong></p><p><span>Are you ready to have greater autonomy and responsibility with the opportunity to Lead our hardworking, dedicated and supportive team?</span></p><p><span>Would you like the opportunity to excel in your career and leave a lasting impact within a local authority known for its ambition and commitment to transforming lives?</span></p><p><span>If yes, we have the perfect role for you!</span></p><p><span>Our Orient Street Adult Residential Short Break service is seeking an experienced and passionate Registered Manager who can work with high levels of autonomy, to join our team, lead and drive forward change, and make a meaningful difference today!</span></p><p><span><strong>About the Role:</strong></span></p><p><span>We are looking for a Registered Manager who has the ambition and skills to develop our service model. You will be given the autonomy and responsibility to shape and guide a service to deliver new models of support to the people of Southwark, providing regular respite, urgent respite as well as goal orientated enablement stays. You will be a subject matter expert on regulatory matters related to CQC and confident operating autonomously, reporting regularly to senior managers. Someone who can support and encourage the development of skills, growth and fulfilment for the adults staying at Orient Street and support the service from good to outstanding.</span></p><p><span>In this role, you will inspire and guide your team, helping them reach their full potential. You will be an integral part of Southwark's learning disability service and will work closely with the social care and health teams. You will have the autonomy to develop and build the service, working closely with those who use the service and family carers, you will be making a real difference for adults with learning disabilities and autism.</span></p><p><span>This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Registered Manager who has experience of policy writing and quality assurance, or a Deputy Manager who is ready to take the next step in their career and lead the continued development of our service.</span></p><p><span><strong>About You:</strong></span></p><p><span>This role is ideal for someone who is passionate and understands the needs of adults with learning disabilities, autism, and those who display behaviours of concern. To succeed in this role, you will need to:</span></p><ul>\n<li><span>Hold or be willing to work towards a Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management in Social Care.</span></li>\n<li><span>Possess knowledge and understanding of the needs of adults with learning disabilities, autism, and individuals with behaviours of concern.</span></li>\n<li><span>Have experience with budget management, analysis and monitoring.</span></li>\n<li><span>Lead by example, supporting staff to reach their full potential.</span></li>\n</ul><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><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><ul>\n<li><span>Understand the importance of communication, build relationships and engage with families and service users.</span></li>\n<li><span>Knowledge and working understanding of the CQC regulations and quality standards.</span></li>\n</ul><p> </p><p><span><strong>About Us:</strong></span></p><p><span>Orient Street is a CQC registered residential respite service (rated Good) that supports adults with learning disabilities and autism, addressing a wide range of diverse and complex needs.</span></p><p><span><strong>To be considered for an interview, your CV and supporting statement should clearly demonstrate:</strong></span></p><ul>\n<li><span>An enhanced DBS check and clearance.</span></li>\n<li><span>A thorough knowledge of CQC regulations, the Care Act 2014, and the governance of CQC registered care homes.</span></li>\n<li><span>A proven track record with CQC inspections.</span></li>\n<li><span>Experience working with adults with learning disabilities in a residential environment, including providing personal care.</span></li>\n</ul><p><span>For detailed qualifications and requirements, please review the job description and person specification located at the bottom of the advert.</span></p><p><span><strong>Contact Information:</strong></span></p><p><span>For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Kerry Rabey Head of Service at </span></p><p><span>This post requires a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) DBS check at Enhanced level.</span></p><p><span><strong>Benefits and more information:</strong></span></p><p><span>In your role, we want you to feel supported, challenged and rewarded. You will benefit from our family-friendly policies including flexible working, home working, and a local government pension scheme, plus many other staff benefits. You will join a motivated, driven and supportive team that strives for excellence and values its members. You will also be part of a successful and high-achieving development team that is making a real difference to the lives of residents in the borough. For more information about the wide variety of benefits you can take advantage of please visit our <a href=\"https://jobs.southwark.gov.uk/why-us/\"><strong>Staff Benefits</strong></a> page.</span></p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£52674 - £59772 per annum","publishDate":"2025-04-15T02:14:39.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-06-14T02:14:39.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/3d9d86dc-2f90-418d-ad19-135c05a42dac.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"97b3a0a0-855e-4120-bfcd-1b8c111ec483","title":"Coordination & Review Officer","employer":"Lambeth Council","department":"","location":"6 Brixton Hill","locationType":3,"description":"<p><span><span><strong>Coordination and Review Officer x2 posts</strong></span></span></p> <p><span><span><strong>PO2: Starting salary £43,542 per annum incl LW.</strong></span></span></p> <p><span><span><strong>Fixed Term Contract or Secondment Opportunity until 30 September 2026</strong></span></span></p> <p> </p><p><span><span><strong>About Us:</strong></span></span></p> <p><span>It is an exciting time to join Lambeth Council, <span>we have bold ambitions for the future of Lambeth’s communities and residents through our</span> </span><span><span>Lambeth 2030 Plan ‘Our Future, Our Lambeth.</span></span><span><span> To deliver on these ambitions, we have embarked our transformational One Lambeth Programme ensuring we are ‘connected by purpose,’ in everything we do to deliver excellence. We are proud to have recently developed a refreshed set of One Lambeth Values and Behaviours that were develop for staff by staff; </span>Equity, Ambition, Kindness, and Accountability. For more information, please have a look at our dedicated </span><span><span>One Lambeth Values and Behaviours page.</span></span><span><span> </span></span></p> <p> </p><p><span><span><strong>About the Borough:</strong></span></span></p> <p><span><span>Located in the heart of South London, Lambeth Borough is a vibrant community of over 317,600 residents. Stretching from the dynamic neighbourhood of Streatham in the South to the iconic landmarks of Waterloo in the North, we are proud to be the 9th largest borough in London. Our diversity is our strength, with more than 130 languages spoken, making Lambeth the home of the Windrush generation, London's largest LGBTQ+ community, and a thriving Portuguese-speaking community. </span></span></p> <p><span><span>With exceptional schools, lush green spaces including Brockwell Park, cultural gems like the Black Cultural Archives, and world-renowned institutions such as St Thomas's Hospital, Lambeth offers an enriching and dynamic environment.</span></span></p> <p><span><span><strong>About the Team:</strong></span></span></p> <p><span><span>The number of Lambeth households in temporary accommodation has increased rapidly in recent years, as seen across London. We face a shared housing crisis and a limited supply of homes with which to help people. We know that living in temporary accommodation for extended periods of time can impact people deeply, from their health and wellbeing to their relationships, education and access to employment.  In addition, the quality and or suitability of their accommodation may further impact their well-being. </span></span></p> <p><span><span>We are required by law to ensure temporary accommodation is suitable having regard to client’s needs and continue to keep under review the suitability of their accommodation.  This role will be responsible for completing formal written suitability assessments of accommodation and offers of accommodation in a timely and effective way. </span></span></p> <p><span><span><strong>About the Role:</strong></span></span></p> <p><span><span>You will work within a multi-disciplinary team.  This includes Temporary Accommodation Team Leader who will lead the team; Temporary Accommodation Complaints Officers who will assist in the investigation and response to complaints; Temporary Accommodation Inspection Officers, who will inspect accommodation in response to complaints and reviews; Temporary Accommodation Review Officers who will conduct formal Suitability Assessments. </span></span></p> <p><span><span>The successful candidate will be passionate, hard-working and motivated in the investigation and writing of suitability reviews. We especially welcome applications from people who have knowledge of homelessness and temporary accommodation and competency in investigating and writing suitability assessments, with high a level of attention to detail. </span></span></p> <p><span><span>You will be results-driven and will have the ability to work in a fast-paced, highly pressurised environment, to competing priorities, with a strong orientation to achieving targets and KPIs and achieving value for money.</span></span></p> <p><span><span>You will have excellent people skills, and an ability to see things from others’ perspectives. </span></span></p> <p><span><span>You will have excellent oral and written communication skills </span></span></p> <p><span><span>You will undertake your work within the legal framework of statutory homelessness and will ensure that the team is compliant with the council’s legal obligations. You will be responsible for the management, investigation and completions of suitability assessments.</span></span></p> <p><span><span>A key part of your role is to implement the Council’s legal duties to people living in temporary accommodation, requiring knowledge of the legal framework of statutory homelessness. This will include decision making which is in line with the law and the council’s duties to homeless clients. You will need to communicate decisions clearly and with care, providing detailed written decision letters that will stand up to challenge. </span></span></p> <p><span><span>The team will be based within the Housing Needs / Temporary Accommodation Service, and you will work alongside </span></span><span><span>other relevant teams as part of your role.</span></span></p> <p><span><span><strong>To be considered for interview, your CV and supporting statement will clearly evidence:</strong></span></span></p> <p><span><span>In this section, provide a short and concise summary of the values, behaviours, and skills needed for success. 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Importantly, you will ensure that appropriate safeguards are applied to handling data.</p><p>Trusted, curated data which are generated according the “Engineer once - reuse often” principle are a fundamental building block for our data strategy and as a Senior Data Engineer you will be key to achieving this.</p><p>To view the Job Profile, please click the below link and paste the below URL into your browser:<br>http://camdocs.camden.gov.uk/HPRMWebDrawer/Record/10913694/file/document?inline</p><p><strong>All About You</strong></p><p>To find out more about what it is like to work at Camden, meet some of our People by visiting 'www.camdenjobs.co.uk/our-stories'.</p><p>You are a good communicator who can effectively liaise with technical and non-technical stakeholders and be an advocate for our data engineering practice.<br>You work collaboratively with colleagues which is key as we create a centre of excellence for data. <br>You are passionate about the effective use of data to deliver better outcomes for our residents.</p><p><strong>Experience</strong></p><p>•    BSc in relevant discipline, or equivalent industry experience.<br>•    Expert in understanding and applying tools and techniques which can be used to analyse data.<br>•    Expert in understanding and manipulating large and complex data sets and optimising data flows <br>•    Strong SQL Skills<br>•    Experience in linking data from disparate sources and aware of the opportunities and risks doing data linkage work<br>•    Proficient at documenting data products and pipelines <br>•    Proficient at producing support documentation for maintaining data platforms<br>•    Experience in developing re-usable business intelligence reports<br>•    A knowledge of Denodo or Qlik Sense would be desirable<br>•    Experience of DataOps would be desirable<br>•    Familiar with Data Protection Act and General Data Protection Regulation and the principles of ethical data usage<br>•    You are a good communicator who can effectively liaise with technical and non-technical stakeholders and be an advocate for our data engineering practice.<br>•    You are an innovative problem solver who loves a technical challenge. <br>•    You work collaboratively with colleagues which is key as we create a centre of excellence for data. <br>•    You are passionate about the effective use of data to deliver better outcomes for our residents.</p><p><strong>What We Offer</strong></p><p>At Camden, you’ll receive a host of benefits including:<br>•    27 days annual leave for new starters, rising to 31 days after 5 years<br>•    Local Government Pension Scheme<br>•    Flexible working opportunities<br>•    Interest free loans<br>•    Access to our incredible staff networks<br>•    Career development and training<br>•    Wellbeing support and activities</p><p>Visit 'www.camdenjobs.co.uk/staff-benefits' for more details.</p><p><strong>Inclusion and Diversity</strong></p><p>We want Camden Council to be a great place to work and to ensure that our communities are represented across our workforce. 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