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Do you thrive in a dynamic team environment that values innovation and embraces the latest technology?</span></p><p><span><strong>If yes, we are the perfect place for you!</strong></span></p><p><span>Our Adults Social Work Services have diverse, amazing teams that are passionate and dedicated about making a difference in people's everyday lives. They work with adults with physical disability, older persons, adults with dementia and carers.</span></p><p><span>We have <strong>dynamic teams</strong> that are skilled professionals, all committed to making a meaningful difference to people's lives. You will have the opportunity to work flexibly and to collaborate with colleagues from different professional backgrounds who bring diverse expertise and a shared passion for helping people.</span></p><p><span>Our teams have a proven track record of investing in the professional growth of our colleagues. 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. We embrace new and creative approaches to working in Social Care, ensuring our services are both impactful and forward thinking.</span></p><p><span>With strong practice support from our <strong>Principal Social Worker </strong>and<strong> Principal Occupational Therapist</strong> and the opportunity to gain a variety of different experiences, we are an organisation that is passionate about our people and understands that richness of diversity is a requirement to provide the best possible services to our communities.</span></p><p><span><strong>The role:</strong></span></p><p><span>The role provides an exciting opportunity to work in a multi-disciplinary setting, with a focus on strengths based practice and promoting independence and recovery.</span></p><p><span>The main duties of the role include goal setting, completing Care Act assessments and devising care and support plans, completing reviews, completing Mental Capacity Assessments, chairing Best Interests meetings, crisis intervention, signposting, providing advice and information and working with people with complex social needs.</span></p><p><span>There is also a Safeguarding function within the service, which includes completing initial fact finding and assessing and minimising risk.</span></p><p><strong>Recruitment timetable</strong></p><p><span>Advert Close: 7th May</span></p><p><span>Shortlisting Date: 12th May</span></p><p><span>Interview Date: 19th May</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><strong>Additional details</strong></p><p><span>Our Intermediate Care Service (ICS) is seeking Social Workers to work across both integrated teams, Community Urgent Response and Reablement . The role offers a unique opportunity to thrive in a multi-disciplinary environment, collaborating closely with health professionals. We place a strong emphasis on strengths-based practice, crisis management, independence, and recovery, ensuring that each individual receives a comprehensive support tailored to their needs. </span></p><p><span>The role encompasses a diverse range of tasks, including:</span></p><p><span>- Providing advice and information to service users and their families </span></p><p><span>-Goal-setting for reablement and rehabilitation </span></p><p><span>-Conducting Care Act assessments and person-centred care and support plans</span></p><p><span>-Facilitating urgent reviews and Mental Capacity Assessments + Best Interests meetings </span></p><p><span>-Delivering crisis intervention and timely signposting to necessary community resources </span></p><p><span>-Working closely with individuals with varied health and social care needs, including informal carers</span></p><p><span>Within our service, safeguarding is paramount. 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. 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":"£44430 - £51663 per annum","publishDate":"2025-04-16T09:28:39.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-06-15T09:28:39.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/0364635f-f410-46c7-bc77-3a3a5339f324.jpg","score":6352.609,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"0c2f7d3a-c3e5-419f-a262-3ba321d60ea4","title":"Mental Health Social Worker","employer":"Royal Borough of Kingston Upon Thames","department":"","location":"Surbiton","locationType":3,"description":"About the Borough : <br>This special place in South West London between the capital and the country has been a Royal borough longer than anywhere else - it is where the first kings of England were crowned.<br><br>Today it is a vibrant and diverse borough, with a long history and strong cultural and community heritage. Kingston's riverside location, fantastic retail offer, historic market place and church, parks and gardens all make Kingston town centre the vibrant space it is, and each of our district town centres (Surbiton, New Malden, Tolworth and Chessington) have something unique to offer.<br><br>Situated in Zone 6, Kingston is among the best-connected town centres in London - with direct train links from Kingston and Surbiton stations to Clapham Junction and London Waterloo, as well as Wimbledon for an interchange with the London Underground and Tramlink.<br><br>Kingston's people are innovative and entrepreneurial, and have a strong sense of community pride. The borough has been home to great industry and creativity for many years, reflected in assets such as the Rose Theatre, the International Youth Arts Festival and Kingston University, which boasts more new graduate business start-ups than any other.<br><br>We have seen tremendous generosity and compassion within our communities, particularly in response to COVID-19, which is a demonstration of Kingston's key strength. The council offers a strong level of support to vulnerable groups and those who need additional support, which has also increased significantly as a result of the pandemic. Like most places, the average age of our population is rising as more people are living longer, so we are working closely with residents to help them maintain their independence and further improve the cost effectiveness of our service to meet the ongoing rise in demand.<br><br>Kingston is home to people from diverse and interesting cultures and backgrounds, which helps to create the rich sense of community shared across the borough. In particular, Kingston has a large Sri Lankan Tamil community and is home to more people from Korea than any other part of the UK.<br> <br> About the Service and Team : <br> The Mental Health Social Care Team (MHSCT) forms part of Adult Social Care within the Royal Borough of Kingston (RBK). We are one of the two specialist teams within Adult Social Care. Our main functions are under the Care Act 2014, the Mental Health Act and the Mental Capacity Act. <br><br> We work with adults whose primary need is their mental health. Our other areas of responsibility include working with people with autism, and those with drug/alcohol issues. We also have responsibility for young people transitioning into adulthood and thereby from children to adult services. <br><br> We work closely with our colleagues in NHS mental health teams, and on mental health wards, as well as partners in primary care as well as a wide range of partnership organisation across the community. <br><br> The team is a large and enthusiastic group of professionals dealing with a diverse and fascinating portfolio of responsibilities. Interest in the work and enthusiasm are among the qualities we would value in the successful applicant. <br><br> The team incorporates the Royal Borough's AMHP service.. We are based on the site of Tolworth Hospital and operate a hybrid working model of working from home, and working in the office. <br><br> We are a large, friendly and supportive team, including a manager and a deputy manager, and ably supported by business support colleagues. <br> <br> About the Role and Our Ideal Candidate : <br> The successful candidate will be a qualified social worker with a good amount of post qualifying experience in a statutory setting. They will be experienced in safeguarding, and assessments under the Care Act 2014, and the Mental Capacity Act.<ul>\n<li> They will have a working knowledge of the Mental Health Act and other relevant legislation and guidance, and experience of working with mental health. </li>\n<li> You will provide case management of complex cases under the Care Act 2014, and safeguarding, including taking cases to the Court of Protection. </li>\n<li> You will receive support and supervision from one of the senior practitioners in the team, and will also provide supervision of social workers. </li>\n<li> You will undertake assessments and reviews, and work in partnership across organisational boundaries with NHS colleagues in mental health teams and on wards, as well as colleagues in a range of partnership organisations. </li>\n<li> The successful candidate will progress towards AMHP training as part of their career progression pathway and will receive a £1000 welcome payment. </li>\n<li> They must have excellent verbal and written communication skills, including report writing skills. Good IT skills will be an advantage. </li>\n<li> Knowledge and experience of mental health, autism, and drug and alcohol problems in a statutory setting are essential. </li>\n</ul>Our Offer to You : <br>As an organisation that values and nurtures talent, we're committed to helping you fulfil your potential and will offer you a supportive, friendly and collaborative environment to grow and develop your career and skills. We're constantly striving to improve our ways of working so putting your ideas across however big or small; will be fully encouraged and supported by your colleagues and our dynamic and experienced management team.<br><br>In addition we offer a modern and flexible working environment for our staff supported by our IT infrastructure, Google Chromebooks and Google Apps, which have acted as a key enabler for collaborative and streamlined working. We operate hybrid working, a flexible working model which allows staff to work from a variety of locations and staff are not required to work within the office 5 days a week. It enables staff to achieve a work life balance whilst still meeting the needs of the organisation.<br><br>Employees have access to a wide range of benefits, some of which include:<ul>\n<li>Generous annual leave entitlement plus bank holidays (pro-rata if part-time working hours apply)</li>\n<li>Three volunteering days per year in Kingston</li>\n<li>Flexible and agile working arrangements</li>\n<li>Comprehensive learning and development programme</li>\n<li>Discounts on a range of local shops, restaurants, gyms and leisure centres</li>\n<li>Interest free season ticket loans</li>\n<li>Local Government Pension Scheme</li>\n<li>Bicycle loan facilities and cycle to work scheme</li>\n<li>Zip car scheme</li>\n<li>Free eye tests and contribution towards glasses</li>\n<li>Confidential wellbeing and counselling support</li>\n<li>Subsidised gym membership</li>\n</ul>Application Process : <br> Please apply online outlining what skills, abilities and experience you can bring which makes you an ideal candidate for this role. Please ensure you refer to the requirements outlined in the job profile when completing your application. <br><br> The closing date is given as a guide. We reserve the right to close this vacancy once a sufficient number of applications has been received. Therefore, it is strongly advised that you complete and submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment. <br><br> We are committed to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) so all personal information that can identify job applicants e.g. name, title etc is completely anonymised during the shortlisting process. Our hiring managers review applications based on the knowledge, skills and experience demonstrated in your application, and how well these match the job profile. Our HR Shared Service with Sutton Council was recently recognised nationally for having the 'Best Inclusion and Diversity Programme' at the PPMA Excellence in People Management Awards 2023, something that we're incredibly proud of. <br><br> Hiring managers are encouraged to ensure that their interview panel is diverse, and representative of a range of protected characteristics, to help remove unconscious bias and ensure candidates are treated fairly during the selection process. Some characteristics may not be obvious, but our panels are diverse wherever possible. We have a number of measures in place to inform and support our approach, including mandatory EDI and unconscious bias training for all staff, safer recruitment training for diverse panel members, engaging with our staff networks and encouraging allyship. We are fully committed to removing barriers and enhancing the diversity of our workforce. <br> <br> Additional Information : <br> We are proud to be a diverse and welcoming Borough. Our aim is to create a workforce which reflects the community we serve, and staff feel a sense of belonging. We celebrate and respect differences and appreciate the value of having a diverse workforce. We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, particularly Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic, and disabled candidates, as these groups are currently under-represented in our workforce. <br><br> As a Disability Confident employer, we are committed to thinking differently about disability and taking action to improve how we recruit, retain and develop disabled people. We guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum essential criteria for a role. <br><br> We offer a range of family friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements, staff engagement forums and inclusive staff networks who help drive our diversity agenda. <br><br>We are an accredited London Living Wage Employer and this means that everyone working at the Royal Borough of Kingston, regardless of whether they are permanent employees or third-party contractors and suppliers receive the London Living Wage. The real Living Wage is higher than the government's minimum, or National Living Wage, and is an independently calculated hourly rate of pay that is based on the actual cost of living.<br><br>The UK has introduced a new points-based immigration system affecting EU and Non-EU workers and sponsorship requirements. We advise checking the <a href=\"https://www.gov.uk/guidance/new-immigration-system-what-you-need-to-know\">GOV.UK website</a> for right to work guidance.","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£40,755 - £45,510","publishDate":"2025-04-17T03:01:14.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-05-05T22:55:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/e9d64170-b9cd-4f9c-aa4b-a12954f1276d.jpg","score":5457.4126,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"b5676f68-3648-41c9-a3f0-88a2362958dd","title":"Social Worker - Adults","employer":"Southwark Council","department":"","location":"Southwark","locationType":3,"description":"<p><strong>The role</strong></p><p><span>Are you a creative and passionate professional eager to make a real difference in the lives of older people and adults with physical disabilities? Do you thrive in a collaborative environment that embraces innovation and cutting-edge technology?</span></p><p><span>If so, this is the perfect opportunity for you!</span></p><p><span>Our Adults Social Work Services are made up of diverse, dynamic teams committed to enhancing the lives of the people we support. You will have the opportunity to work flexibly and collaboratively with colleagues from a range of professional backgrounds, each bringing unique expertise and a shared dedication to empowering individuals.</span></p><p><span>We are committed to professional growth and career development, offering access to specialised training and hands-on experience to help you excel in your role. With strong practice support from our Principal Social Worker and Principal Occupational Therapist, you will be part of a service that invests in its people, values innovation, and embraces forward-thinking approaches to social care.</span></p><p><span>To apply, you must indicate which team you are applying for. Details on each team can be found in the attachments section at the bottom of this advert.</span></p><p><span><strong>About You</strong></span></p><p><span>We are looking for compassionate, skilled professionals who are committed to delivering high-quality support to adults with physical disabilities, older people, adults with dementia, and carers. You will be:</span></p><ul>\n<li><span>Passionate about making a difference in people's everyday lives.</span></li>\n<li><span>Innovative and open to embracing new technologies and creative approaches.</span></li>\n<li><span>A strong team player, able to collaborate with colleagues from diverse backgrounds.</span></li>\n<li><span>Committed to continuous professional development and career growth.</span></li>\n<li><span>A proactive problem-solver with excellent communication skills.</span></li>\n</ul><p><span>If you are looking for a role where you can thrive, grow, and contribute to meaningful change, we want to hear from you!</span></p><p><strong>Recruitment timetable</strong></p><p>Interviews will be held bi-weeky.</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> </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><strong>About the Service</strong></p><p>Our Adults Social Work Services are dedicated to improving the lives of individuals through high-quality, person-centred support. Our teams work with adults with physical disabilities, older individuals, those living with dementia, and their carers, ensuring they receive the care and guidance they need to live fulfilling lives.</p><p>We are proud to be at the forefront of modern social care, harnessing the latest technology and innovative practices to enhance our services. Our supportive and inclusive working environment ensures that every team member feels valued, empowered, and encouraged to develop their career.</p><p>Join us and be part of a forward-thinking service that puts people first and makes a tangible impact every day.</p><p>To view more details about our teams, and the vacancies we have available, click the attachments at the bottom of the advert!</p><p>This post requires a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) DBS check at Enhanced level.</p><p><strong>Benefits and more information:</strong></p><p>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.</p><p><span>This post requires a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) DBS check at Enhanced level.</span></p><p><strong>Benefits and more information:</strong></p><p>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.</p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£44430 - £51663 per annum","publishDate":"2025-03-10T11:26:40.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-05-09T11:26:40.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/cb26f861-17bb-4f46-a19e-4ebe3c9129bd.jpg","score":5012.289,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"5ae0cfe1-82cf-4800-a07c-cecb2ed22cb2","title":"Supervising Social Worker - Fostering 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 : <br> The London Borough of Sutton Children's Services offers a supportive and inclusive environment for its Qualified Social Work staff. Specialist support on challenging cases, regular structured supervision, and an environment that encourages all those to take part and ensure their voices are heard. <br><br> The Fostering Team provides placements for children who cannot live with their birth families. The core tasks for the position of a Supervising Social Workers are to provide guidance, support and feedback to foster carers to enable carers to provide high quality care for our children. The tasks would also include ensuring foster carers comply with policies and procedures, promptly dealing with any safeguarding concerns, complaints or allegations, involved in meetings and foster carers reviews. <br>This is achieved by working in partnership with relevant agencies, children and young people and their families. We provide a supported working environment that ensures manageable caseloads, regular supervision, daily management support and an abundance of learning and development opportunities for our Social Workers to grow and flourish. In addition we have a creative and flexible approach to the working week which allows for both home and office working which promotes a work/life balance. <br><br> Working 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, and workshops and have access to research and practice resources to support their ongoing professional development. <br><br> Sutton Council also has a number of staff network groups such as the Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic +A Network, LGBTQ +A Network and Women's +A Network to ensure staff have a voice to drive positive change in the organisation. <br> <br> About the Role and Our Ideal Candidate : <br> Join Children's Social Care as s Social Worker and receive a Welcome Bonus and Retention Bonus:<ul>\n<li> £1000 paid in your first month's salary </li>\n<li> £1000 paid for your first completed year in service </li>\n<li> £2000 paid for your second completed year in service </li>\n<li> £3000 paid for your third completed year in service and every year thereafter </li>\n</ul>We've got an exciting opportunity for you as Social Worker as part of our Fostering Service within Children's Social Care. Our mission is to empower children to live independently as possible and provide the necessary support in safeguarding their well-being. We need your expertise to make it happen. In this role, your responsibility will include:<ul>\n<li>Provide support and supervision to foster carers.and the importance of cultural competency</li>\n<li>Ensure foster carers understand and adhere to policies and standards</li>\n<li>Work closely with the Placements team, children's social workers and other relevant professionals to match children with fostering households.</li>\n<li>Complete annual review reports on fostering households.</li>\n<li>Present reports to the Fostering Panel</li>\n<li>Managing allegations and complaints against carers</li>\n<li>Providing all foster carers with a required training and development programme, which is linked to the Training, support and development standards (TSDS).</li>\n<li>Undertake such other duties commensurate with the grade and nature of the job.</li>\n</ul>We aim to deliver a Fostering Services that recruits a range of foster carers who can meet the diverse needs of children who are looked after. This role will challenge you in a dynamic and diverse environment whilst helping you to expand your knowledge and skill set in the practice of children social care. Our teams are renowned for its ability to craft outstanding care plans that prioritise the needs and voices of service users, integrating input from various professionals, families/carers, and external agencies to ensure the best outcomes are achieved. <br><br> Are you ready to take the next step? We are here to support your growth as you begin your career at Suttons Children's Social Care. Apply now and join us. <br><br> This position offers an excellent opportunity for individuals with outstanding communication skills and a compassionate manner capable of effectively managing high levels of emotional distress. We encourage applications from candidates with experience in Childcare and those passionate about delivering person-centred care. You'll join a welcoming, supportive, and energetic team dedicated to providing first class supervision and ongoing professional development opportunities. <br><br> In addition, we would expect the following from all suitable candidates:<ul>\n<li> To be registered with Social Work England and hold a degree in Social Care or similar. </li>\n<li> Have experience of working in a multidisciplinary team setting. </li>\n<li> Have sound knowledge and ability to deliver social work support to service users and their families. </li>\n<li> Ability to communicate complex social issues clearly to both patients and professionals. </li>\n<li> Ability to plan and coordinate social care plans and aspects of patient discharge. </li>\n</ul>For more information about the role and/or an informal conversation, view the Role Profile or contact Geeta Rath, Service Lead for Special Guardianship, Kinship and Fostering Recruitment and Assessment Team on geeta.rath@sutton.gov.uk or the Recruitment Team on recruitment@sutton.gov.uk <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 </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":"2025-04-04T03:01:32.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-05-30T22:55:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/36caad77-0699-440b-acce-3392d244c38e.png","score":4976.059,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"9e97b6c5-05f0-4d70-b049-ebdc0533a3a6","title":"Social Worker - Hospital Team","employer":"West Sussex County Council","department":"","location":"East Surrey Hospital","locationType":3,"description":"<p><strong>About Us</strong></p><p><span>An opportunity has become available for a Social Worker who has enthusiasm, energy, drive, and commitment to join the fast-paced and supportive Hospital Social Work Team at East Surrey Hospital.</span></p><p><span>This is an exciting time to join West Sussex County Council as we continue to introduce new ways of working in the hospitals to respond to the needs of the adult population. The aim is making a positive difference to the people of West Sussex. The Hospital Social Work Team work within the Discharge to Assess model, responding within timescales to assess people recently discharged from hospital, assisting them with arranging any care and support they may need in the longer term to maximise their independence.</span></p><p><strong>About The Job</strong></p><p><span><strong>Salary: </strong>£38,626 to £41,511 depending on experience </span><br><span> <strong>Working Pattern: </strong>Full time, 37 hours per week</span><br><span> <strong>Contract Type: </strong>Permanent</span><br><span> <strong>Location:</strong> East Surrey Hospital, Redhill</span></p><p><span>As an experienced Social Worker, you will be accountable for delivering a statutory social work service for those people who need it. You will be completing proportionate strengths-based conversations that enable maximum participation for the individual, planning, reviews, and safeguarding enquiries. You will be responsible for ensuring that you are up to date with key developments and that business change is successfully implemented.</span></p><p><span>In the hospitals, we are looking for a candidate who can work collaboratively with individuals and effectively into the future, building on good partnership working with health colleagues. You will need to work inclusively with a diverse range of stakeholders and promote equality of opportunity. You'll need to be able to manage conflicting and competing priorities while remaining resilient.</span></p><p><span>You will need to remain up to date and compliant with all relevant legislation and adhere to organisational procedures, policies, codes of conduct and the values of West Sussex. You will be expected to work with complex cases and work within the timescales of the Discharge to Assess Model. You will also support the duty function on a rota basis. There is a regular and intrinsic requirement to communicate in English with members of the public.</span></p><p><strong>Experience and Skills</strong></p><p><span><strong>Key Skills (these are the short listing criteria so please cover within your application with examples):</strong></span></p><ol>\n<li><span>Solution focussed with the ability to analyse complex situations and provide forward thinking strategies and solutions that consider a variety of possible strength-based solutions, balancing risks, resources and desired outcomes.</span></li>\n<li><span>Good communication skills in order to influence in a multi-disciplinary setting and communicate clearly and effectively to explain complicated information to a wide range of people; able to negotiate and encourage others to adopt a particular course of action.</span></li>\n<li><span>Ability to take professional and personal responsibility for clear and accurate case recording, and maintaining up to date case work records on the West Sussex database.</span></li>\n<li><span>Ability to think creatively, innovatively, and laterally and to adapt to changing situations in a measured and flexible manner in order to tailor the advice.</span></li>\n<li><span>Ability to work proactively as a member of the team to make an accurate assessment of needs and negotiate and implement effective plans and outcomes, whilst prioritising workload and meeting deadlines.</span></li>\n<li><span>Demonstrate confident and effective judgement about risk and accountability in decision making.</span></li>\n</ol><p><span><strong>For more information on the Key Skills as well as the Qualifications and/or experience required, please refer to the Job Description attached.</strong></span></p><p><strong>Rewards and Benefits</strong></p><p><span><img src=\"https://static.lumessetalentlink.com/repository/NDgzQF9AL2ltYWdlcy81NDIzZjUwNzc5YjQxOTk1MjcwOWNjNDkzYjc4YzM4MS5wbmc=.png?0\" alt=\"image of the benefits of working at West Sussex Council including an employee assistance programme, retail discounts, travel benefits and pension scheme\" width=\"548\" height=\"363\"></span></p><p><span>For a full list of the benefits offered to you as a West Sussex County Council employee you can find them on our <strong><a href=\"https://www.westsussex.gov.uk/jobs/rewards-and-benefits/\">Rewards and Benefits</a></strong> page.</span></p><p><strong>Further Information</strong></p><p><span><span>The</span><span> reference number for this role is <strong>CAFHE05706</strong>.</span></span></p><p><span>To apply, upload your CV and complete the application explaining the skills and experience you can bring to the role ensuring that any gaps in employment are covered in your CV. Please ensure you have saved the job description attached to the main advert on our website as, once the job has closed, you may not have the opportunity to download again.</span></p><p><span><strong>We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. This post is subject to Social Work England registration, an enhanced DBS check, 5 years referencing and a health check.</strong></span></p><p><span>West Sussex County Council is an equal opportunities employer committed to promoting an environment that is inclusive and free from all forms of unlawful or unfair discrimination and values the diversity of its people. We actively welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and take every possible step to ensure that no individual will be disadvantaged.</span></p><p><span>For information regarding your eligibility to apply for this role under our Disability or Veteran's Guaranteed Interview Scheme, this can be found on our <strong><a href=\"https://www.westsussex.gov.uk/jobs/help-applying-for-jobs/\">application help</a></strong> page. </span></p><p><span>Note for Recruitment Agencies: We prefer to hire people directly, but we do have a supplier list for when we need a helping hand. We'll be in touch directly if we need you!</span></p><p> </p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£38626 - £41511 per annum","publishDate":"2025-04-24T02:41:01.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-05-08T02:41:01.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/87b65e65-69de-47d6-b704-1936367c3ed2.jpg","score":4947.7373,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"dba294cc-335b-42db-aee5-91c871620e9e","title":"Mental Health Specialist Social Worker","employer":"Royal Borough of Kingston Upon Thames","department":"","location":"Kingston","locationType":3,"description":"About the Borough : <br>This special place in South West London between the capital and the country has been a Royal borough longer than anywhere else - it is where the first kings of England were crowned.<br><br>Today it is a vibrant and diverse borough, with a long history and strong cultural and community heritage. Kingston's riverside location, fantastic retail offer, historic market place and church, parks and gardens all make Kingston town centre the vibrant space it is, and each of our district town centres (Surbiton, New Malden, Tolworth and Chessington) have something unique to offer.<br><br>Situated in Zone 6, Kingston is among the best-connected town centres in London - with direct train links from Kingston and Surbiton stations to Clapham Junction and London Waterloo, as well as Wimbledon for an interchange with the London Underground and Tramlink.<br><br>Kingston's people are innovative and entrepreneurial, and have a strong sense of community pride. The borough has been home to great industry and creativity for many years, reflected in assets such as the Rose Theatre, the International Youth Arts Festival and Kingston University, which boasts more new graduate business start-ups than any other.<br><br>We have seen tremendous generosity and compassion within our communities, particularly in response to COVID-19, which is a demonstration of Kingston's key strength. The council offers a strong level of support to vulnerable groups and those who need additional support, which has also increased significantly as a result of the pandemic. Like most places, the average age of our population is rising as more people are living longer, so we are working closely with residents to help them maintain their independence and further improve the cost effectiveness of our service to meet the ongoing rise in demand.<br><br>Kingston is home to people from diverse and interesting cultures and backgrounds, which helps to create the rich sense of community shared across the borough. In particular, Kingston has a large Sri Lankan Tamil community and is home to more people from Korea than any other part of the UK.<br> <br> About the Service and Team : <br>The Kingston Hub is dedicated to supporting vulnerable residents who require assistance under the Care Act 2014.<br><br>Our high-performing team consists of 15 qualified and unqualified members, senior practitioners, and a team manager. We all uphold the STAR Values, striving to be Supportive, Transparent, Appreciative, and Respectful in our daily work.<br><br>Our staff responsibilities include conducting Care Act Assessments, care reviews, Mental Capacity Assessments, and Best Interest Meetings. We also collaborate with colleagues in other teams/departments to implement care services.<br><br>We work closely with GP practices and health colleagues to provide an integrated service, participating in Proactive Anticipatory Care meetings and facilitating hospital discharges for Kingston residents under Discharge to Assess pathways.<br><br>Additionally, our team addresses Safeguarding enquiries and promotes residents' wellbeing. We conduct enquiries to protect vulnerable adults who are experiencing or at risk of abuse and neglect, ensuring they receive appropriate support, information, and advice.<br><br>Our social workers also complete CHC Checklists, attend DSTs, and work with colleagues in the ICB.<br><br>We are committed to providing information, advice, and signposting to external agencies whenever necessary.<br> <br> About the Role and Our Ideal Candidate : <br> This role focuses on promoting the well-being of Kingston residents and supporting the team to achieve high performance while assisting vulnerable residents in accordance with relevant legislation. Key responsibilities include:<ul>\n<li> Working with the team manager and senior practitioners to maintain team performance and allocate cases. </li>\n<li> Managing budget responsibilities and approving care plans, Care Act Assessments, care reviews, and Mental Capacity Assessments and Best Interest Meetings. </li>\n<li> Conducting regular supervision with qualified/unqualified staff and support staff. </li>\n<li> Maintaining staff motivation and contributing to staff retention. </li>\n<li> Managing a complex caseload in adherence to the Care Act and Mental Capacity Act. <br> <br> </li>\n</ul><strong> About You </strong><ul>\n<li> Sound knowledge and relevant work experience on the Care Act 2014, the Mental Capacity Act 2005 and other relevant legislation. </li>\n<li> Demonstrable understanding of the principles and application of excellent adult social care </li>\n<li> Managing competing demands and complex caseload and support team leader and other senior practitioners in running the team </li>\n<li> Demonstrable experience of creating effective working relationships with internal and external customers </li>\n<li> Strong literacy, numeracy, interpersonal and IT skills </li>\n<li> Liaison with legal and attendance to Court of Protection Hearing if needed </li>\n<li> Candidate will work alongside the manager and other seniors in doing case allocation </li>\n<li> Candidate to liaise with Mental Health services to discuss joint approaches </li>\n<li> Candidate to be able to work in the office twice a week as per the team's charter </li>\n</ul>Ideally the candidate would have experience of supervising staff members and budget responsibility <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, Google Chromebooks and Google Apps, which have acted as a key enabler for collaborative and streamlined working. We operate hybrid working, a flexible working model which allows staff to work from a variety of locations and staff are not required to work within the office 5 days a week. It enables staff to achieve a work life balance whilst still meeting the needs of the organisation.<br><br>Employees have access to a wide range of benefits, some of which include:<ul>\n<li>Generous annual leave entitlement plus bank holidays (pro-rata if part-time working hours apply)</li>\n<li>Three volunteering days per year in Kingston</li>\n<li>Flexible and agile working arrangements</li>\n<li>Comprehensive learning and development programme</li>\n<li>Discounts on a range of local shops, restaurants, gyms and leisure centres</li>\n<li>Interest free season ticket loans</li>\n<li>Local Government Pension Scheme</li>\n<li>Bicycle loan facilities and cycle to work scheme</li>\n<li>Zip car scheme</li>\n<li>Free eye tests and contribution towards glasses</li>\n<li>Confidential wellbeing and counselling support</li>\n<li>Subsidised gym membership</li>\n</ul>Application Process : <br> Please apply online outlining what skills, abilities and experience you can bring which makes you an ideal candidate for this role. Please ensure you refer to the requirements outlined in the job profile when completing your application. <br><br> The closing date is given as a guide. We reserve the right to close this vacancy once a sufficient number of applications has been received. Therefore, it is strongly advised that you complete and submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment. <br><br> We are committed to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) so all personal information that can identify job applicants e.g. name, title etc is completely anonymised during the shortlisting process. Our hiring managers review applications based on the knowledge, skills and experience demonstrated in your application, and how well these match the job profile. Our HR Shared Service with Sutton Council was recently recognised nationally for having the 'Best Inclusion and Diversity Programme' at the PPMA Excellence in People Management Awards 2023, something that we're incredibly proud of. <br><br> Hiring managers are encouraged to ensure that their interview panel is diverse, and representative of a range of protected characteristics, to help remove unconscious bias and ensure candidates are treated fairly during the selection process. Some characteristics may not be obvious, but our panels are diverse wherever possible. We have a number of measures in place to inform and support our approach, including mandatory EDI and unconscious bias training for all staff, safer recruitment training for diverse panel members, engaging with our staff networks and encouraging allyship. We are fully committed to removing barriers and enhancing the diversity of our workforce. <br> <br> Additional Information : <br> We are proud to be a diverse and welcoming Borough. Our aim is to create a workforce which reflects the community we serve, and staff feel a sense of belonging. We celebrate and respect differences and appreciate the value of having a diverse workforce. We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, particularly Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic, and disabled candidates, as these groups are currently under-represented in our workforce. <br><br> As a Disability Confident employer, we are committed to thinking differently about disability and taking action to improve how we recruit, retain and develop disabled people. We guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum essential criteria for a role. <br><br> We offer a range of family friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements, staff engagement forums and inclusive staff networks who help drive our diversity agenda. <br><br>We are an accredited London Living Wage Employer and this means that everyone working at the Royal Borough of Kingston, regardless of whether they are permanent employees or third-party contractors and suppliers receive the London Living Wage. The real Living Wage is higher than the government's minimum, or National Living Wage, and is an independently calculated hourly rate of pay that is based on the actual cost of living.<br><br>The UK has introduced a new points-based immigration system affecting EU and Non-EU workers and sponsorship requirements. We advise checking the <a href=\"https://www.gov.uk/guidance/new-immigration-system-what-you-need-to-know\">GOV.UK website</a> for right to work guidance.","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£45,510 - £50,574","publishDate":"2025-04-26T03:01:22.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-05-23T22:55:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/ef4e0e8f-111d-4a22-a818-6f00df6049b0.jpg","score":4479.3833,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"c0f76a6a-4792-44bf-aa51-7a7eea8bed8e","title":"Team Manager - Children Social Care","employer":"London Borough of Sutton","department":"","location":"Sutton","locationType":3,"description":"About the Borough : <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> Locality Teams offer a social work service to children and young people in the Borough who are living at home on plans under Section 17 or Section 47 of the Children Act 1989. This is achieved by working in partnership with relevant agencies, children and young people and their families. We provide a diverse and inclusive working environment that ensures manageable caseloads, regular supervision, daily management support and an abundance of learning and development opportunities for our Social Workers to grow and flourish. We have a creative and flexible approach to the working week which allows for both home and office working which promotes a work/life balance <br><br> In addition:<ul>\n<li> Sutton works with Kingston University and regional partners as part of the Developing Together Social Work Teaching Partnership (SWTP) to provide staff with a wide range of pre- and post-qualifying education opportunities to promote continuous learning and development. </li>\n<li> Staff are given the opportunity to attend conferences, and workshops and have access to research and practice resources to support their ongoing professional development. </li>\n<li> We encourage staff to support the practice education of Social Work students and those in the assessed and supported year in employment (ASYE). </li>\n</ul>Sutton Council also has a number of staff network groups such as the Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic +A Network, LGBTQ +A Network and Women's +A Network to ensure staff have a voice to drive positive change in the organisation. <br> <br> About the Role and Our Ideal Candidate : <br> Join Children Social Care as a Team Manager and receive a generous Welcome and Retention Bonus:<ul>\n<li> £1000 paid in your first month salary </li>\n<li> £1000 paid at the end of your 1st completed year in service </li>\n<li> £2000 paid after your 2nd completed year in service </li>\n<li> £3000 paid in your 3rd completed year in service and every completed year thereafter. </li>\n</ul>With a total package of up to £62,620 including bonuses and benefits, this is an excellent opportunity to advance your career in social care. <br><br> Reporting to the Head of Service, we are looking for an experienced Team Manager to work in our Locality Teams. You will be responsible for the day to day running of a multidisciplinary team, providing direction and management oversight of Social Workers and supporting staff within Child Protection, Child in Need and Assessment and Referral services. Our objective is to ensure the children are at the centre of our recommendations and decision making. Your responsibilities will include:<ul>\n<li> Managing a team of 4 Social Workers and 1 Specialist Support Worker, being responsible for case management decisions and compliance with practice standards, legal frameworks and policy. </li>\n<li> Work across partners in the Borough including health, education, voluntary sector and others to create joint up plans to support young people </li>\n<li> Ensuring that your staff and the team of staff in which you are based are equipped with the knowledge, skills and support to undertake their role. </li>\n</ul>Team Managers work collaboratively and in partnership with other teams and organisations in health, education and legal services to ensure the best outcomes for the children and young people of the Borough. You will quality assure work through ensuring there are robust assessments, plans and outcomes for families and young people <br><br> Your experience and leadership is key to providing the necessary case direction to all staff members (including partner agencies) within the team. You will play a pivotal role in supporting staff to adopt creative and innovative approaches while effectively managing your own time to meet tight deadlines and demonstrate measurable outcomes. If you are a dedicated and experienced social care professional looking to take on a challenging yet rewarding leadership role, we encourage you to apply. <br><br> This position presents an excellent opportunity for experienced senior social workers/assistant managers and team managers who have demonstrated strong management and leadership capabilities, ideally within a local authority setting. As a subject matter expert in social care, you will be expected to possess an in-depth knowledge of current legislation, regulations, and guidance that's relevant to social work practice. <br><br> Key competencies for the role include:<ul>\n<li> Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Social Work, with a preference for candidates holding a Master's degree and registration with Social Work England. </li>\n<li> Extensive post-qualification practice experience, combined with strong leadership and managerial skills to effectively manage and motivate a multidisciplinary team of social care professionals.. </li>\n<li> Significant knowledge of relevant legislation, including the Children's Act 1989 and Working Together Guidance 2023 </li>\n<li> Proven ability to collaborate effectively with diverse stakeholders and community partners to achieve shared objectives </li>\n</ul>If you are passionate about making a meaningful impact in the lives of the children and families in our community, and thrive in a collaborative environment, we look forward to receiving your application. <br><br> For more information about the role and/or an informal conversation, view the Role Profile, contact Shelley Leo Service Manager on name on shelley.leo@sutton.gov.uk or the Recruitment Team on recruitment@sutton.gov.uk <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":"£47,532 - £55,620 (£57,663 unconsolidated maximum)","publishDate":"2025-04-02T03:01:11.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-05-30T22:55:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/45d54aa1-4725-49aa-b475-b2bd33ec761e.png","score":2981.1257,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"e1979d45-2dba-40b2-bf46-ac076841ea04","title":"Intern Adult Social Care (8 WK FTC)","employer":"Southwark Council","department":"","location":"Tooley Street","locationType":3,"description":"<p><span><strong>Are you passionate about making a real difference in your community? </strong></span></p><p><span><strong>Southwark Council's Adult Social Care Department is offering an exciting internship opportunity for an 8 week placement set to start early in July 2025.</strong></span></p><p><span><strong>About the Role:</strong></span></p><p><span>Adult Social Care covers a wide range of services, including Mental Health, Substance Misuse, All Age Disabilities, Learning Disabilities, Short Breaks, Older People, and Physical Disabilities. This placement offers a unique opportunity to gain experience across these diverse service areas, providing vital administrative and project support.</span></p><p><span>You'll have the chance to contribute to a variety of tasks, such as:</span></p><ul>\n<li><span>Supporting the delivery of projects by developing key resources and documentation</span></li>\n<li><span>Organising events, professional meetings, and sessions involving service users and key partners</span></li>\n<li><span>Managing data through accurate input, monitoring, and analysis</span></li>\n<li><span>Assisting with a range of essential administrative duties that support the day-to-day functioning of the service</span></li>\n</ul><p><span>While there may be opportunities to engage with service users and their families or carers, the primary focus of this role is on business and administrative support.</span></p><p><span><strong>What You'll Gain:</strong></span></p><ul>\n<li><span>Hands-on experience within local government, with a focus on Adult Social Care</span></li>\n<li><span>A chance to make a meaningful contribution to the local community</span></li>\n<li><span>Valuable networking opportunities with Southwark's business leaders and policymakers</span></li>\n<li><span>A chance to play an active role in shaping Southwark's 2030 vision for a strong, fair, and inclusive economy.</span></li>\n</ul><p><span><strong>We're looking for someone who is:</strong></span></p><ul>\n<li><span>Aware of the importance of equality, diversity and inclusion, as well as health and safety and confidentiality</span></li>\n<li><span>Responsible and reliable, with a clear understanding of expectations around timekeeping, attendance, and professional behaviour</span></li>\n<li><span>Able to work efficiently and build positive working relationships with customers and colleagues</span></li>\n<li><span>Flexible and collaborative, with a team-focused mindset</span></li>\n<li><span>Organised and capable of managing and prioritising their own workload effectively</span></li>\n<li><span>Applicants must be a Southwark resident and be aged 16 - 24</span></li>\n<li><span>This role offers flexible home working blended with travel into our London Bridge office 3 days a week.</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>Benefits and more information:</strong></span></p><p><span><a href=\"https://jobs.southwark.gov.uk/why-us/\">Working for Southwark Council - Southwark<br><br></a>Salary: <strong>£28,881</strong></span></p><p><span><strong>Recruitment Timetable</strong></span></p><p><span>Application Closing Date: <strong>11.59pm on 9th of May 2025</strong></span></p><p><span>Interview Date: <strong>To Be Confirmed</strong></span></p><p><span>We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role, in which case we will move the key dates for the process. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.</span></p><p><span><strong>Application Process</strong></span></p><p><span>If you are interested in applying for this role, please submit a CV and complete the application form detailing your suitability for the role. The Job Description and Person Specification can also be found at the bottom of this page under attachments. </span><br><br><span>We are an organisation who is passionate about our people and understands that richness of diversity is a requirement to provide the best possible services to our communities. This is demonstrated through our council-wide ambitious commitment to tackle racial inequality in our communities and workforce through our Southwark Stands Together initiative. </span><br><br><span>We particularly welcome applications from members of the black, Asian, and ethnic minority communities to increase representation at senior management level in the Council.</span></p><p><span><strong><span>Guaranteed Interview Scheme:</span></strong></span></p><p><span>As part of our commitment to inclusion, we offer guaranteed interviews for specific groups of people. To qualify, you'll need to meet the minimum requirements for the role, and identify with one of the below criteria:</span></p><p><span>* Members of the Armed Forces and veterans<br>* Are currently in care, or have previously been in care<br>* If you consider yourself to be disabled or if you have a long-term health condition</span></p><p> </p><p> </p><p><span><em><span>We are an organisation who is passionate about our people and understands that richness of diversity is a requirement to provide the best possible services to our communities. This is demonstrated through our council-wide ambitious commitment to tackle racial inequality in our communities and workforce through our </span></em><a href=\"https://www.southwark.gov.uk/engagement-and-consultations/southwark-stands-together\"><em><strong><span>Southwark Stands Together programme</span></strong></em></a><em><span>. We particularly welcome applications from members of the Black, Asian and ethnic minority communities to increase representation at senior management level in the Council.</span></em></span></p><p><span><strong> </strong></span></p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"Up to £28881 per annum","publishDate":"2025-04-24T02:23:20.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-06-23T02:23:20.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/f9b47ed8-9883-4dd4-a82d-843113314024.jpg","score":2200.089,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"911e7ef1-7768-4e67-b392-5dcefaa86210","title":"Clinical Psychologist","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> <strong>The Clinical Health Team for Adults with a Learning Disability</strong> <br><br> This is a really exciting opportunity to join a friendly multidisciplinary team of health professionals. We are committed to eliminating the health inequality experienced by people with a learning disability. We are also working with colleagues to increasing the uptake of employment and daytime opportunities and improve respite provision for carers. <br><br> Our vision encapsulates the community-based approach and commitment to improving the quality of life and well being of people with a learning disability living in Sutton. <br><br> \"Clients, family carers and employed carers we spoke with gave very positive feedback about the service. They described caring and professional staff often going above and beyond their expectations. They were particularly positive about the aquatherapy sessions provided. Supported living services were very positive about the service provided to clients, and support and training provided to staff teams\" - rated Good by the Care Quality Commission <br> <br> About the Role and Our Ideal Candidate : <br> <strong>About the Role</strong> <br><br> <strong>Clinical Psychologist - Adults with a learning Disability</strong> <br><br> <strong>Salary starting from £51,522 to closely match the NHS Band 8 equivalent</strong> <br><br> <strong>Recruitment and Retention bonus consists of:</strong><ul>\n<li> <strong>£1000 Welcome bonus paid in your first months salary</strong> </li>\n<li> <strong>£1000 Retention bonus for every completed year in service</strong> </li>\n<li> <strong>HCPC Registration Fee reimbursed </strong> </li>\n</ul><strong> To join a very exciting Learning Disability (LD) Psychology department reporting to the Lead Psychologist and working and assisting supervision of LD Behavioural specialist, LD Assistant Psychologist and Trainee Psychologist. </strong> <br><br> This is a really exciting opportunity to contribute to our MDT for people with a learning disability. In this role, you will be w orking at the Civic Centre in the London Borough of Sutton with a team that works across different sites in Sutton and consists of Learning Disability Nurses, LD Physios, Occupational Therapist, Dietician, and Speech and Language therapists, and Creative Arts Therapists (Music and Drama/Movement). <br><br> Reporting to the Lead Psychologist, you will be providing clinical services to adults with a learning disability who require highly specialist psychological input. Our objective is to deliver the best outcomes for the health of adults with a learning disability. You will deliver a specialist psychological assessment, formulation and treatment to clients our service users.; for both individuals and groups whilst supporting the Assistant Psychologist in providing specialist clinical supervision, psychological advice and training as required. <br><br> This role supports the commitments set out in Sutton's Health and Social Care LD Strategy to help improve access to work, health, independence and social participation. You will work collaboratively deploying your specialism to support the work of the wider team. <br><br> <strong>Our Ideal Candidate</strong> <br><br>As a qualified and registered Clinical Psychologist we would expect you to demonstrate the following competences:<ul>\n<li>Qualified Clinical Psychologist with 1 - 2 years post PHD or an excellent 3rd year trainee Psychologist who will have passed their doctorate this year with experience to include Adults with a Learning Disability.</li>\n<li>HCPC registered</li>\n<li>Experience to be in C ognitive behavioral therapy ( CBT), Positive Behavioural Support (PBS), LD assessment and Dementia assessment.</li>\n<li>Extensive highly specialised knowledge and expertise in working with adults with learning disabilities:</li>\n<li>High level ability to communicate effectively at both written and oral level complex, highly technical and clinically sensitive information</li>\n<li>Highly developed knowledge of theory and practice of highly specialise psychological therapies to deliver the specific level of care adults with learning disabilities</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>Flexi-time (Please note, this applies to roles at grades 1-9 only)</li>\n<li> Three volunteering days per year in Sutton </li>\n<li>Comprehensive learning and development programme</li>\n<li>Local and national discounts for shopping, eating out and leisure activities</li>\n<li>Interest free season ticket loans</li>\n<li>Local Government Pension Scheme</li>\n<li>Car parking scheme</li>\n<li>Bicycle loan facilities and cycle to work scheme</li>\n<li>Zip car scheme</li>\n<li>Free eye tests and contribution towards glasses</li>\n<li>Confidential wellbeing and counselling support</li>\n<li>Subsidised gym membership</li>\n</ul>Application Process : <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-JT","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£51,522 - £55,620","publishDate":"2025-03-12T03:01:13.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-04-30T22:55:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/661d1017-0a85-424c-b780-7d716c90ae7b.png","score":494.4499,"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":476.31903,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"5ca41aa0-5c2c-4dee-9248-43f6d5e31ee2","title":"Team Manager - Kinship Team and Supported Lodging 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 : 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":473.53815,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"a2186359-27c1-40d5-a4ec-3477d1733bd0","title":"Deputy Team Manager - Adults","employer":"Southwark Council","department":"","location":"Southwark","locationType":3,"description":"<p><strong>The role</strong></p><p><span>Are you a creative and passionate professional eager to make a real difference in the lives of older people and adults with physical disabilities? Do you thrive in a collaborative environment that embraces innovation and cutting-edge technology?</span></p><p><span>If so, this is the perfect opportunity for you!</span></p><p><span>Our Adults Social Work Services are made up of diverse, dynamic teams committed to enhancing the lives of the people we support. You will have the opportunity to work flexibly and collaboratively with colleagues from a range of professional backgrounds, each bringing unique expertise and a shared dedication to empowering individuals.</span></p><p><span>We are committed to professional growth and career development, offering access to specialised training and hands-on experience to help you excel in your role. With strong practice support from our Principal Social Worker and Principal Occupational Therapist, you will be part of a service that invests in its people, values innovation, and embraces forward-thinking approaches to social care.</span></p><p><span>To apply, you must indicate which team you are applying for. Details on each team can be found in the attachments section at the bottom of this advert.</span></p><p><span><strong>About You</strong></span></p><p><span>We are looking for compassionate, skilled professionals who are committed to delivering high-quality support to adults with physical disabilities, older people, adults with dementia, and carers. You will be:</span></p><ul>\n<li><span>Passionate about making a difference in people's everyday lives.</span></li>\n<li><span>Innovative and open to embracing new technologies and creative approaches.</span></li>\n<li><span>A strong team player, able to collaborate with colleagues from diverse backgrounds.</span></li>\n<li><span>Committed to continuous professional development and career growth.</span></li>\n<li><span>A proactive problem-solver with excellent communication skills.</span></li>\n</ul><p><span>If you are looking for a role where you can thrive, grow, and contribute to meaningful change, we want to hear from you!</span></p><p><strong>Recruitment timetable</strong></p><p><span>Interviews will be held on a bi-weekly basis.</span></p><p><span>Guaranteed Interview Scheme:</span></p><p><span>As part of our commitment to inclusion, we offer guaranteed interviews for specific groups of people. To qualify, you'll need to meet the minimum requirements for the role, and identify with one of the below criteria:</span></p><p><span>* Members of the Armed Forces and veterans<br>* Are currently in care, or have previously been in care<br>* If you consider yourself to be disabled or if you have a long-term health condition</span></p><p> </p><p> </p><p><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>About the Service</strong></span></p><p><span>Our Adults Social Work Services are dedicated to improving the lives of individuals through high-quality, person-centred support. Our teams work with adults with physical disabilities, older individuals, those living with dementia, and their carers, ensuring they receive the care and guidance they need to live fulfilling lives.</span></p><p><span>We are proud to be at the forefront of modern social care, harnessing the latest technology and innovative practices to enhance our services. Our supportive and inclusive working environment ensures that every team member feels valued, empowered, and encouraged to develop their career.</span></p><p><span>Join us and be part of a forward-thinking service that puts people first and makes a tangible impact every day.</span></p><p><span>To find out more about the Teams, and the vacancies we have available, click the documents at the bottom of this advert!</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><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":"£48618 - £55710 per annum","publishDate":"2025-03-10T11:21:56.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-05-09T11:21:56.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/243a16bf-90ab-4509-ada6-c08019905c66.jpg","score":473.47736,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"cedd58a9-1c72-4819-9c30-0ea29396758e","title":"Playwork Practitioner","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 After School Club runs in 2 locations in the borough - 1 in Central Sutton and 1 at The Grange Play Centre in Beddington Park. The Holiday Club runs at The Grange. We offer high quality play opportunities for children aged 4 - 12. We work closely with parent and other agencies to ensure that children are given the right level of support to engage in the activities we offer. We are an inclusive setting and provide a excellent levels of care for children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities. <br><br>We are an enthusiastic and vibrant team who strive to do the best for children. <br> <br> About the Role and Our Ideal Candidate : <br> <strong> About the role </strong><ul>\n<li> To support the management team in the provision of high quality and inclusive early and childcare services which meet the individual play, learning, care, health and social and emotional developmental needs of all children attending Play Service settings in partnership with their parents/carers. </li>\n<li> To create a welcoming and family-friendly environment, working as part of a team. </li>\n<li> To adhere to essential policies and procedures - both at LBS and setting level </li>\n<li> To ensure all children are kept protected and safe through the use of recognised child protection guidelines and that children are referred to other agencies as required. </li>\n</ul><strong> Our Ideal Candidate </strong><ul>\n<li> Experience of working with children aged 4-12yrs. </li>\n<li> Able to manage own time efficiently </li>\n<li> Ability to work as part of a team </li>\n<li> Warm and caring personality - friendly and approachable to families </li>\n<li> Ability to communicate effectively with staff, parents and children, at all levels. </li>\n<li> Commitment to equal opportunities for all children and families </li>\n<li> Able to accommodate the flexible working patterns that may be required e.g. moving staff from site to site at short notice. </li>\n<li> Demonstrable learning and reflection about inequality, inclusion, racism and the experiences of people from black and ethnic minority backgrounds in accessing services. </li>\n<li> Excellent people skills, with the ability to build professional supportive relationships with parents and partners alike </li>\n<li> Good emotional intelligence </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":"£28,521 - £30,189 (£30,630 unconsolidated maximum)","publishDate":"2025-04-09T03:02:44.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-04-30T22:55:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/85b61dda-b069-4d59-bb89-cb28c8c7f52a.png","score":396.05234,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"ff6f38ee-4278-45bf-aba9-908adbf98e2e","title":"Business Administration Apprentice (Level 3)","employer":"Southwark Council","department":"","location":"Tooley Street, Southwark, London , Southwark, Peckham, Orient Street Short Breaks, London, SE11 4SR, London Bridge, Castlemead Estate, Camden, Peckham and Southwark, London","locationType":3,"description":"<p><span><strong>Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of adults in need of social care support? </strong></span></p><p><span><strong>Do you have an interest in Business Administration and a desire to contribute to a meaningful cause? </strong></span></p><p><span><strong>If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you!</strong></span></p><p><span>Our Adult Social Care Service is looking for a passionate and dedicated Business Administration Apprentice to join our team and help make a difference today!</span></p><p><span>In this role you will play a crucial part in ensuring the smooth operation of our services helping to improve the quality of life for those we support, you will be instrumental in managing resource, coordinating activities and driving efficiency, in addition to gaining a level 3 Business Administration qualification during this role.</span></p><p><span><strong>About the Role:</strong></span></p><p><span>We are seeking a motivated and enthusiastic Level 3 Business Administration Apprentice to join our Adults Social Care Management Team.</span></p><p><span>This is an exciting opportunity to gain valuable experience and develop your skills in a supportive and dynamic environment. The post holder will work closely with the Senior Management Team to provide seamless business support across Adult Mental Health departments, Service Improvement, Learning Disabilities & All Age disability departments, this position will report to the Business Manager for these departments.</span></p><p><span><strong>About You:</strong></span></p><p><span>You will have:</span></p><ul>\n<li><span>Excellent organisational and time management skills</span></li>\n<li><span>Strong communication and interpersonal skills</span></li>\n<li><span>The ability to work independently and as part of a team</span></li>\n<li><span>Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications</span></li>\n<li><span>Keen attention to detail and accuracy</span></li>\n<li><span>Willingness to learn and take on new challenges</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>Recruitment Timeline:</strong></span></p><p><span>Advert close date: 11:59pm on Thursday 8th May 2025</span></p><p><span>Shortlisting date: By Wednesday 14th May 2025</span></p><p><span>Interview date: Tuesday 20th May 2025</span></p><p><span><strong>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. We strongly advise you to complete your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.</strong></span></p><p><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 <a href=\"https://www.southwark.gov.uk/engagement-and-consultations/southwark-stands-together\">Southwark Stands Together initiative</a>. We particularly welcome applications from members of the black, Asian and ethnic minority communities to increase representation at senior management level in the Council.</span></p><p><span><strong>Guaranteed Interview Scheme:</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</span></p><p><span>Are currently in care, or have previously been in care</span></p><p><span>If you consider yourself to be disabled or if you have a long-term health condition</span></p><p><span><strong>About Southwark: </strong></span></p><p><span>We are the largest local authority social landlord in London, managing 55,000 homes lived in by 40% of Southwark's residents. We are home to over 18,300 businesses including iconic London venues and social enterprises, and we have a young, diverse and growing population.</span></p><p><span>At Southwark we are committed to making our borough just and fair and are taking positive action to tackle inequalities. Our residents and communities are our greatest asset and the passion we have for Southwark is shared by millions of Londoners who enjoy our outstanding cultural offer, use our hospitals and attend our universities. Our refreshed borough plan and focus on Southwark Stands Together, (which is our work with Southwark's communities and the council's staff to tackle racism, injustice and inequality) underpins all that we do.</span></p><p><span><strong>Key Responsibilities will include:</strong></span></p><ul>\n<li><span>Coordination and minute-taking for Senior Management team meetings </span></li>\n<li><span>Coordination and minute-taking for Peer Providers Forum meetings </span></li>\n<li><span>Providing administrative support across Adults Social Care Departments (1 day per week) </span></li>\n<li><span>Coordinating ad hoc meetings </span></li>\n<li><span>Providing ad hoc MH reception cover </span></li>\n<li><span>Providing ad hoc AMHP admin support </span></li>\n<li><span>Supporting ad hoc projects </span></li>\n<li><span>Managing the Adults Social Care Yammer page </span></li>\n<li><span>Logging complaints </span></li>\n<li><span>Data entry for performance staff surveys and other related tasks </span></li>\n</ul><p><span><strong>Contact Information:</strong></span></p><p><span>For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Swabra Abdulrehman at </span></p><p><span>If you are passionate about making a difference and eager to develop your career in business administration, we would love to hear from you. Apply now and take the first step towards a rewarding career with us!</span></p><p><span><strong>How to Apply:</strong></span></p><p><span>To apply, please submit your CV along with a cover letter outlining your suitability for the role, with reference to the attached job description and person specification.</span></p><p><span><strong>Additional Information:</strong></span></p><ul>\n<li><span>Working Hours: 36 hours per week, Monday to Friday (including 20% of your time dedicated to apprenticeship learning)</span></li>\n<li><span>Salary: £28,881 per annum (Grade 3)</span></li>\n<li><span>Contract Type: Apprenticeship - Fixed Term (24 months)</span></li>\n<li><span>Location: Tooley Street, Southwark</span></li>\n</ul><p><span>For further information on benefits please see the link below:</span></p><p><span><a href=\"https://jobs.southwark.gov.uk/why-us/\">https://jobs.southwark.gov.uk/why-us/</a></span></p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£28881 - £30552 per annum","publishDate":"2025-04-24T11:41:33.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-06-23T11:41:33.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/df926b4b-8ca4-4422-bc75-5c100714731c.jpg","score":377.64792,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"96476302-1395-497e-adc5-d0215f6fbda1","title":"Early Help Coordinator","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 Targeted Early Help Service works intensively with families to prevent their level of need increasing to the point where they required a statutory response from Children's Social Care. <br><br> We work in a multi agency context as the lead professional completing assessments and leading on plans to address identified needs. <br><br> Referrals for this service are received via Children's Social front door and come from any professional agency working in Sutton. <br> <br> About the Role and Our Ideal Candidate : <br> <strong> About the role </strong> <br><br> The role is integral to the development of Targeted Early Help in Sutton. It's purpose is to promote and build relationships with partners in the Early Help System in Sutton. You will oversee successful delivery and developments in the community and Family Hubs. <br><br> <strong> </strong><strong> </strong>From strong relationships with partners to ensure we are able to work together to achieve positive outcomes for families <br><br> Have a presence at the Family Hubs in Sutton to support development and referrals into the Targeted Early Help Service <br><br> Triage referrals through the front door for Targeted Early Help Service, this includes talking to families and referring agencies to apply appropriate threshold decisions in order to make appropriate recommendations <br><br> Promote the Helping Early panel to all agencies in Sutton and ensure the smooth running of each panel, this will include retaining clear records from each panel <br><br> Each day you find yourself talking to different agencies, families and team members to develop the service and consider what may be best for families <br><br> <strong> About you </strong> <br><br> We are looking for someone who enjoys networking and building positive relationships with services working with Young People. You will need to understand what positive outcomes look like for families, children and young people alongside a good understanding or Early Help Systems. <br><br> We need you to be curious as this role will use databases and information to present evidence that positive outcomes have been achieved as a result of work across the Early Help partnership. <br><br> You will support development and promotion of the Targeted Early Help Service and so need to be innovative and creative in your approach. You must be confident in talking to partners to understand their needs in order to form strong working relationships. <br><br> This role will involve holding some sensitive and challenging conversations with families and so you must have good listening skills and an empathetic approach. <br> <br> Our Offer to You : <br>As an organisation that values and nurtures talent, we're committed to helping you fulfil your potential and will offer you a supportive, friendly and collaborative environment to grow and develop your career and skills. We're constantly striving to improve our ways of working so putting your ideas across - however big or small - will be fully encouraged and supported by your colleagues and our dynamic and experienced management team.<br><br>In addition, we offer a modern and flexible working environment for our staff, supported by our IT infrastructure, including Google Chromebooks and Google Apps. Our Flexible Working - Smarter Working Scheme embraces new ways of working. It provides improved work life balance for our staff as it allows staff to work from a variety of locations and staff are not required to work within the office 5 days a week.<br><br>Employees have access to a wide range of benefits, some of which include:<ul>\n<li>Generous annual leave entitlement plus bank holidays (pro-rata if part-time working hours apply)</li>\n<li>General Council Flexi-time (Please note, this applies to roles at grades 1-9 only)</li>\n<li>Public Health Service Localised Flexi-time Scheme - accrual of up to 5 days per year </li>\n<li> Three volunteering days per year in Sutton </li>\n<li>Comprehensive learning and development programme</li>\n<li>Local and national discounts for shopping, eating out and leisure activities</li>\n<li>Interest free season ticket loans</li>\n<li>Local Government Pension Scheme</li>\n<li>Car parking scheme</li>\n<li>Bicycle loan facilities and cycle to work scheme</li>\n<li>Zip car scheme</li>\n<li>Free eye tests and contribution towards glasses</li>\n<li>Confidential wellbeing and counselling support</li>\n<li>Subsidised gym membership</li>\n</ul>Application Process : <br>Please apply online outlining what skills, abilities and experience you can bring which makes you an ideal candidate for this role. Please ensure you refer to the requirements outlined in the job profile when completing your application.<br><br>To support our diversity agenda and reduce the risk of bias in our recruitment activities, our short listing process completely anonymises personal information that can identify job applicants e.g. name, title etc. Our hiring managers review and short list applications based on the information provided as part of your application as to how well you meet the requirements and criteria for the role, as outlined in the job profile.<br><br>The closing date is given as a guide. We reserve the right to close this vacancy once a sufficient number of applications has been received. Therefore, it is strongly advised that you complete and submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.<br> <br> Additional Information : <br>We pride ourselves on being a diverse, inclusive and welcoming Borough and we aim to create a workforce which reflects the community we serve - the key highlights from our recent Equalities Workforce Report can be seen <a href=\"https://drive.google.com/file/d/1KGMTYxsYV0WkCbJAHTDyEDSVwv5YDX9A/view?usp=sharing\" title=\"Workforce Equalities Report - Highlights\">here.</a> We are respectful of difference and realise the positive value of diversity in our workforce. We welcome and encourage job applications from people of all backgrounds and particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic candidates and disabled candidates, as these groups are currently under-represented in our workforce. As part of our Disability Confident Committed status, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum/essential criteria for the role.<br><br>We offer a range of family friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements, staff engagement forums, and inclusive staff networks who help drive our diversity agenda.<br><br>The UK has introduced a new points-based immigration system affecting EU and Non-EU workers and sponsorship requirements. We advise checking the <a href=\"https://www.gov.uk/guidance/new-immigration-system-what-you-need-to-know\">GOV.UK website</a> for right to work guidance.<br><br>#LI-SR1","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£37,068 - £43,299 (£45,510 unconsolidated maximum)","publishDate":"2025-04-24T03:01:02.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-05-11T22:55:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/f9d6ab01-2f6e-4658-af8d-9b453a9caec2.png","score":364.96118,"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":360.4386,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"c9cb122d-c8ce-4c68-b274-e1520acef77d","title":"English Secondary Teacher","employer":"Kedleston Group","department":"","location":"Sutton","locationType":3,"description":"<p>Are you an enthusiastic and dedicated educator looking to make a real impact on young minds? We are seeking a motivated and inspiring teacher to join our dynamic team and help shape the future of our children and young people.</p>\n<p><strong>What you’ll be doing:</strong></p>\n<ul>\n<li>Plan, prepare, and deliver high-quality lessons that engage and challenge children and young people.</li>\n<li>Foster a positive learning environment that supports children and young people's educational and personal growth.</li>\n<li>Assess and monitor student progress, providing constructive feedback and support.</li>\n<li>Work collaboratively with colleagues, parents, and the wider school community to ensure student success.</li>\n<li>Participate in school activities, extracurricular programs, and professional development opportunities.</li>\n</ul>\n<p><strong>What we’re looking for:</strong></p>\n<ul>\n<li>Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)</li>\n<li>A qualification in SEND education is desirable.</li>\n<li>Experience of working with children with SEND and ASC</li>\n<li>Experience in teaching English</li>\n<li>Strong classroom management skills and the ability to inspire and motivate children and young people.</li>\n<li>Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.</li>\n<li>A commitment to continuous professional development and innovation in teaching methods.</li>\n</ul>\n<p><strong>Why join us?</strong></p>\n<ul>\n<li>Annual salary reviews and enhanced pension contributions for qualified teachers.</li>\n<li>Ongoing professional development opportunities.</li>\n<li>Access to a range of lifestyle and health perks and benefits.</li>\n<li>A collaborative and dedicated team of professionals.</li>\n<li>A rewarding and fulfilling role making a real difference to children's lives.</li>\n</ul>\n<p>We value your hard work and dedication, and we’re committed to ensuring you feel supported, both professionally and personally so that you are in the best position to make the most impact for the children in our care.\n</p>\n<p>When you join Kedleston Group, you can be certain that your work will have purpose and meaning. You can also expect a supportive environment which enables you to excel in your role and grow in your career.</p>\n<p>You will have access to an attractive benefits package including;</p>\n<ul>\n<li>Access to health and well-being programmes, including a free and confidential 24/7 helpline and counselling service</li>\n<li>Discounts on retail, travel, and leisure through our benefits platform</li>\n<li>Cycle to work scheme</li>\n<li>Generous life cover</li>\n</ul>\n<p><strong>Who are we?</strong></p>\n<p>Brookways School is an independent specialist day school in North Cheam, London designed with a state-of-the-art learning environment which has been created to meet the needs of young people with autism.</p>\n<p>Our school offers a calm, quiet, safe, positive and nurturing place where young people can learn and grow.</p>\n<p>Brookways School is part of Kedleston Group. We specialise in providing specialist education and care for children aged 7-19 with a range of special educational needs and disabilities (SEND). These include autistic spectrum condition (ASC), attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and social emotional and mental health needs (SEMH).</p>\n<p>We are committed to safeguarding and protecting children and we expect all colleagues to share this commitment. We will do everything possible to ensure that only those who are suitable to work with children are recruited to work for us. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020 and is subject to a range of vetting checks including a criminal records disclosure.\n</p>\n<p>We are a disability confident committed and equal opportunities employer, welcoming applications from all sections of the community.\n</p>\nteaching1002","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£36,413 (M1) - £48,532 (M6) per year + SEN allowance £2679","publishDate":"2025-04-07T04:00:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-05-31T21:59:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/591dcad7-86b4-4780-95e7-959917243c12.png","score":359.44696,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"babf34e4-fd70-4841-9f26-e5138d9aaf76","title":"Occupational Therapist - Short Term Assessment and Reablement","employer":"London Borough of Sutton","department":"","location":"Sutton","locationType":3,"description":"About the Borough : <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 Short Term Assessment and Reablement (START) Team provides a Reablement Service to the London Borough of Sutton. You will be based in the Start team, and work autonomously providing occupational therapy for people receiving a Reablement Service. You will work closely with, and receive supervision from the new Occupational Therapy Hub. <br><br> Guided by the Team Manager and Principal Occupational Therapist, the new Occupational Therapy Hub in Sutton unifies Occupational Therapy and Sensory services within social care. The Occupational Therapy Hub provides professional leadership and support for practitioners, including specialist support from our in house Moving and Handling Advisor. We offer career development opportunities, including apprenticeships and a unique Preceptorship for new or returning therapists. Sutton is proud to have pioneered Occupational Therapy Preceptorship in social care, to support and develop people who are newly qualified or returning to practice. The Occupational Therapy Hub focuses on strength-based assessments to enhance independence and well-being, covering a wide range of support from reablement, assessments for adaptations including disabled facilities grants, optimal care, to housing needs assessments, making it a comprehensive service for the community. <br><br> For more information on our new operating model and teams <a href=\"https://careers.sutton.gov.uk/categories/adult-social-care#/\" title=\"Adult Social Care\">click here</a>. <br> <br> About the Role and Our Ideal Candidate : <br> Join Adult Social Care as an Occupational Therapist and receive a Welcome Bonus and Retention Bonus (*subject to pay scale). With a total package up to £51,083 including bonuses and benefits, this is an excellent opportunity to advance your career in social care. <br><br> This is an exciting opportunity for an Occupational Therapist's to join the London Borough of Sutton, as part of a significant transformation journey. Our goal is to empower people to live as independently as possible, and we are looking for individuals with specialist skills to help us achieve this mission. This opportunity is available on a 2 year fixed term contract. <br><br> Occupational Therapists within the Short Term Assessment and Reablement Team (START) are responsible for:<ul>\n<li> Screening and prioritising Reablement occupational therapy referrals. You will work with people to achieve their goals for up to 6 weeks, supporting them to regain their independence, and prevent, reduce and delay the need for ongoing support. </li>\n<li> Delivering robust Occupational Therapy assessments and interventions to meet the needs of our residents and their carers. Interventions will include equipment provision, minor adaptations, making recommendations for major adaptations and working closely with residents and their formal and informal carers to implement optimal moving and handling practices. From the peripheral store, adaptations, and working closely with formal and informal carers to provide moving and handling risk assessment. </li>\n<li> Work closely with colleagues in the Sutton Health and Care NHS teams and the Hospital Pathway Team. You will provide guidance and supervision to Enabling Independence Officers in Reablement, who complete work as Trusted Assessors. </li>\n</ul>Your role will be vital in helping individuals access the support they need to enhance their quality of life and well-being. If you are passionate about making a difference, have strong interpersonal skills to build effective relationships and can show empathy and sensitivity towards individuals facing difficult circumstances, we want to hear from you. <br><br> For more information about the roles and/or an informal conversation, view the Role Profile or contact Rosemary Elston-Smith, Principal Occupational Therapist on rosemary.elston-smith@sutton.gov.uk <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 </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>#LI-SR1<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>#L1-SR1","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£40,755 - £48,531 (£50,574 unconsolidated maximum)","publishDate":"2025-03-29T03:01:37.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-05-28T22:55:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/0ec36a6f-8de8-49c6-9141-237242578510.png","score":350.8515,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"19b9e72b-959f-4495-94f2-2aaac0f05679","title":"English Secondary Teacher","employer":"Kedleston Group","department":"","location":"Sutton","locationType":3,"description":"<p>Are you an enthusiastic and dedicated educator looking to make a real impact on young minds? We are seeking a motivated and inspiring teacher to join our dynamic team and help shape the future of our children and young people.</p>\n<p><strong>What you’ll be doing:</strong></p>\n<ul>\n<li>Plan, prepare, and deliver high-quality lessons that engage and challenge children and young people.</li>\n<li>Foster a positive learning environment that supports children and young people's educational and personal growth.</li>\n<li>Assess and monitor student progress, providing constructive feedback and support.</li>\n<li>Work collaboratively with colleagues, parents, and the wider school community to ensure student success.</li>\n<li>Participate in school activities, extracurricular programs, and professional development opportunities.</li>\n</ul>\n<p><strong>What we’re looking for:</strong></p>\n<ul>\n<li>Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)</li>\n<li>A qualification in SEND education is desirable.</li>\n<li>Experience of working with children with SEND and ASC</li>\n<li>Experience in teaching English</li>\n<li>Strong classroom management skills and the ability to inspire and motivate children and young people.</li>\n<li>Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.</li>\n<li>A commitment to continuous professional development and innovation in teaching methods.</li>\n</ul>\n<p><strong>Why join us?</strong></p>\n<ul>\n<li>Annual salary reviews and enhanced pension contributions for qualified teachers.</li>\n<li>Ongoing professional development opportunities.</li>\n<li>Access to a range of lifestyle and health perks and benefits.</li>\n<li>A collaborative and dedicated team of professionals.</li>\n<li>A rewarding and fulfilling role making a real difference to children's lives.</li>\n</ul>\n<p>We value your hard work and dedication, and we’re committed to ensuring you feel supported, both professionally and personally so that you are in the best position to make the most impact for the children in our care.\n</p>\n<p>When you join Kedleston Group, you can be certain that your work will have purpose and meaning. You can also expect a supportive environment which enables you to excel in your role and grow in your career.</p>\n<p>You will have access to an attractive benefits package including;</p>\n<ul>\n<li>Access to health and well-being programmes, including a free and confidential 24/7 helpline and counselling service</li>\n<li>Discounts on retail, travel, and leisure through our benefits platform</li>\n<li>Cycle to work scheme</li>\n<li>Generous life cover</li>\n</ul>\n<p><strong>Who are we?</strong></p>\n<p>Brookways School is an independent specialist day school in North Cheam, London designed with a state-of-the-art learning environment which has been created to meet the needs of young people with autism.</p>\n<p>Our school offers a calm, quiet, low arousal, safe, positive and nurturing place where young people can learn and grow.</p>\n<p>Brookways School is part of Kedleston Group. We specialise in providing specialist education and care for children aged 7-19 with a range of special educational needs and disabilities (SEND). These include autistic spectrum condition (ASC), attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and social emotional and mental health needs (SEMH).</p>\n<p>We are committed to safeguarding and protecting children and we expect all colleagues to share this commitment. We will do everything possible to ensure that only those who are suitable to work with children are recruited to work for us. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020 and is subject to a range of vetting checks including a criminal records disclosure.\n</p>\n<p>We are a disability confident committed and equal opportunities employer, welcoming applications from all sections of the community.\n</p>\nteaching1002","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£36,413 (M1) - £48,532 (M6) per year + SEN allowance £2679","publishDate":"2025-04-07T04:00:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-05-31T21:59:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/31a81bcd-f8e7-4f04-bcde-17ef86cbe199.png","score":336.84863,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"9f4646fb-54e5-4025-a8a3-dfff65236fb8","title":"Senior Client Finance Officer","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> The Client Finance Team is responsible for managing the finances and welfare benefits of vulnerable residents in our borough who are unable to manage their finances themselves. The team works closely with the DWP, colleagues in Adult Social Care and also vulnerable adults. <br> <br> About the Role and Our Ideal Candidate : <br> <strong> About the role </strong> <br><br> To lead a small team of three officers. Ensure the team adheres to internal audit requirements, as well as adhering to the Office of Public Guardian and local authority duties under the Care Act 2014. Ensure the work of the team is kept to a high standard. <br><br> <strong> </strong><ul>\n<li> Deliver client finance advice and guidance in broad area of expertise to ensure customer needs are met. </li>\n<li> Identify and implement improvements in own work area in order to deliver continuous service improvement and improved outcomes to customers. </li>\n<li> Regularly communicate with internal customers to share information and build working relationships to support collaborative working. </li>\n<li> Keep up to date with changes in relevant policy and legislation to ensure delivery in own work area is effective and complies with appropriate regulations/statutory guidance </li>\n<li> Manage a small team of staff to ensure they are delivering services within agreed standards 3 FTE Client Finance Officers and 0.5 FTE Protection of Property Officer </li>\n</ul><strong> <br> </strong><strong> </strong> <br><br> <strong> About you </strong> <br><br> The successful candidate will have experience in leading a small team/ have previous supervisory experience. Local authority finance experience would be desirable. You will be a people focused person with a good eye for detail and good communication skills. <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. 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