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Where there’s a big focus on continuous learning and career progression?\nThe DAT team are the team who work directly with children and families and partner agencies to ensure the needs of children and young people are responded to timely. DAT identifies and assesses levels of risk and need, and delivers protective or supportive services for children at risk, in need of support and or looked after. If the child/young person requires longer term support they are allocated to a social worker in our Child in Need team. \nWe have a strong vision for social work practice in Halton and are currently embedding a relationship based practice model that has systemic practice at its core. We’re on a journey for excellence and we’ve made it our mission to ensure that children and young people get the best service from us, so they are able to thrive and achieve.\nWe are committed to supporting our Social Workers and Managers to achieve their aspirations too. Working with us, you will have real opportunities to progress your career through training and development as an advanced practitioner, or future leader.\nWe have a stable and experienced Senior Leadership Team, who lead from the front. The Head of Service, Service Manager and Team Manager are well established staff members in Halton, who are supportive and nurturing.\nYou will receive bespoke support from the Social Work Academy who are integral in supporting this team in our improvement journey, providing advice, guidance and support to colleagues in this service area.\nWe offer an extensive benefits package as well as an attractive financial package with a range of other benefits, including a generous leave allowance (up to 34 days), a flexible working week, free parking, car allowance, car lease scheme, health and wellbeing initiatives and discount scheme. We are within easy commutable distance of Greater Manchester, Cheshire, and Merseyside regions.\nHalton is a thriving and vibrant Borough where people can learn and develop their skills; enjoy a good quality of life with good health; a high quality, modern urban environment; the opportunity for all to fulfil their potential; greater wealth and quality, sustained by a thriving business community; and safer, stronger and more attractive neighbourhoods.\nSocial Worker posts are all subject to Enhanced DBS Disclosure and Social Work England Registration.\nFor an informal discussion about our Social Work posts, please contact Lisa Riley, Service Manager on 0151 511 6198.\nPlease note that Halton Borough Council is unable to offer or support any form of UK VISA sponsorship\nWe are actively reviewing applications throughout the duration of this advert and keen to invite shortlisted candidates for interview asap. Therefore please do not hesitate to submit your application asap and enjoy the many benefits of working for Halton Borough Council. \n \nThe Market Supplement applicable to the advertised role is as follows: \nFor salaries of HBC 7 and HBC8 - £2,710 per annum\nFor salaries of HBC 9 - £3,710 per annum\nAt Halton Borough Council we want to ensure that our communities are represented across our workforce and a vital part of this is to encourage diversity in all respects. We are committed to making our recruitment practices barrier-free and tailored to best suit the needs and strength of the individual. This includes making adjustments for people with a disability, neurodiversity or with long-term health conditions. 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Where there’s a big focus on continuous learning and career progression?\nThe ICART team is the first point of contact for the public and professionals who have concerns about a child. ICART is a multi-agency team made up of social workers, early help family workers, education, health and police. ICART triages information gathered to determine next steps, this will include identifying immediate risk and ensuring consent has been gained from the parents / carers when professionals refer or dispense with if necessary when a safeguarding matter arises. As an ICART Social Worker you will undertake screening checks with parents / carers / child / young person, police, health, education and other partner agencies to enable the manager to make a decision about next steps.\nWe have a strong vision for social work practice in Halton and we are currently embedding a relationship based practice model that has systemic practice at its core. We’re on a journey for excellence and we’ve made it our mission to ensure that children and young people get the best service from us, so they are able to thrive and achieve.\nWe are committed to supporting our Social Workers and Managers to achieve their aspirations too. Working with us, you will have real opportunities to progress your career through training and development as an advanced practitioner, or future leader.\nWe have a stable and experienced Senior Leadership Team, who lead from the front. The Head of Service, Service Manager and Team Manager are well established staff members in Halton, who are supportive and nurturing.\nYou will receive bespoke support from the Social Work Academy who are integral in supporting this team in our improvement journey, providing advice, guidance and support to colleagues in this service area.\nWe offer an extensive benefits package as well as an attractive financial package with a range of other benefits, including a generous leave allowance (up to 34 days), a flexible working week, free parking, car allowance, car lease scheme, health and wellbeing initiatives and discount scheme. We are within easy commutable distance of Greater Manchester, Cheshire and Merseyside regions.\nHalton is a thriving and vibrant Borough where people can learn and develop their skills; enjoy a good quality of life with good health; a high quality, modern urban environment; the opportunity for all to fulfil their potential; greater wealth and quality, sustained by a thriving business community; and safer, stronger and more attractive neighbourhoods.\nSocial Worker posts are subject to Enhanced DBS Disclosure and Social Work England Registration.\nFor an informal discussion about our Social Work posts, please contact Catherine Cosgrove on 0151 5117490\nInterview dates to be confirmed. Please note, we are actively reviewing applications throughout the duration of this advert and keen to invite shortlisted candidates for interview asap. 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You will be actively supported and encouraged to build on your skills and knowledge to maximise the opportunities that working for Halton Borough Council has to offer.\nYou will be an organised, positive, enthusiastic, friendly individual who has education and achievement at the heart of your professionalism. You will want to thrive for the best outcomes for your learners to ensure they successfully reach their goals and aims. You will have experience of teaching ESOL qualifications and take an imaginative and innovative approach to your teaching duties to engage and support your learners to succeed and gain the skills needed to interact confidently within a community, education or work setting. You will be resilient and work positively and effectively as part of a successful team.\nPlease ensure you have read the Job Description & Person Specification in full, giving some examples to support your application. \nIn return you will receive:\n<ul>\n<li>* Competitive Salary for teaching delivery and non-teaching duties such as Team Meetings and training. (£15.04ph non-teaching duties eg, team meetings. £24.24ph non-accredited teaching hours. £27.80ph accredited teaching hours). This is a sessional contract.</li>\n<li>* A full training and development package. You will be actively supported and encouraged to build on your skills and knowledge.</li>\n<li>* Access to a generous pension scheme (Local Government Pension Scheme, administered by Cheshire Pension Fund). 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When you join us, you can come on this exciting journey with us and have access to a full suite of development and training opportunities.\nWe are an Ofsted rated ‘Good’ Childrens Services and a double award-winning, high-performing council with a growing economy, a thriving town centre and some truly impressive outcomes in our communities. We have been awarded Council of the Year for 2023 by the Local Government Chronicle (LGC) and The Municipal Journal (MJ). Our excellent Children's Services has been a key part of our win; we’re so proud of what we’ve achieved not just for the council but for our partners and Barnsley.\nWe’re impressed. Are you? 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When you join us, you can come on this exciting journey with us and have access to a full suite of development and training opportunities.\nWe are an Ofsted rated ‘Good’ Childrens Services and a double award-winning, high-performing council with a growing economy, a thriving town centre and some truly impressive outcomes in our communities. We have been awarded Council of the Year for 2023 by the Local Government Chronicle (LGC) and The Municipal Journal (MJ). Our excellent Children's Services has been a key part of our win; we’re so proud of what we’ve achieved not just for the council but for our partners and Barnsley.\nWe’re impressed. Are you? It’s the perfect time to join our excellent team.\n<a href=\"https://youtu.be/nUcdplaW63k\">Barnsley 2030</a>\n<a href=\"https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/p0g0hscd?partner=uk.co.bbc&origin=share-mobile\">Why Barnsley is booming podcast</a>\nThis is an Excellent Opportunity to join our team as a an Independent Fostering Panel Member. 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Day to day, you’ll be providing support to the Learning and Development team to deliver an effective apprenticeship service. You will be responsible for managing learner details on the Digital Apprenticeship Service (DAS) account, and support on the procurement and contracting arrangements for new training providers. You’ll report on apprenticeship data across the council and use this to feed into discussions to improve our service. \n\nYou will be working closely with the L&D Advisor for apprenticeships to ensure contracting requirements are met through monitoring the quality of providers and contract spend from the DAS. You will also work closely with the L&D Assistant role to provide resilience to the wider team and the whole learning and development offer. \n\nYou’ll be working alongside the wider HR team to ensure that a cohesive HR solution is delivered to the business and analysing the wider HR and Learning and Development data to support targeted apprenticeship initiatives, ensuring that the apprenticeship offer is aligned to the delivery of our People Strategy. \nAbout you The successful candidate must have: \n\n<ul>\n\t<li>\n\tExtensive knowledge of apprenticeship programmes and Digital Apprenticeship Service account \n\t</li>\n</ul>\n\n<ul>\n\t<li>\n\tExperience of working with data in spreadsheets to produce reports \n\t</li>\n</ul>\n\n<ul>\n\t<li>\n\tA professional curiosity and the ability to look for creative solutions \n\t</li>\n</ul>\n\n<ul>\n\t<li>\n\tExcellent interpersonal and communication skills \n\t</li>\n</ul>\n\n<ul>\n\t<li>\n\tA customer centric approach \n\t</li>\n</ul>\n\n<ul>\n\t<li>\n\tAbility to respond to changing business needs \n\t</li>\n</ul>\n\n<ul>\n\t<li>\n\tStrong problem-solving skills \n\t</li>\n</ul>\n\nIf this sounds like you, we’d love to hear from you! \nAbout us \n\nAt West Northants Council, it’s about our people. People who thrive with ambition, bubble with new ideas, demand better ways of working, caring about every detail, and who never shy away from a challenge. Our culture is a gateway for new experiences. A place to forge new opportunities. To empower you in your career and unite you with like-minded people.\n\nOur vision is ‘to make West Northants a great place to live, work, visit and thrive’. We truly stand by this and work hard every day to make this a reality. Our corporate values, THRIVE, stand for: Trust, High Performance, Respect, Innovate and Empower, they underpin everything we do and how we deliver services. \n\nHear more from our Chief Executive, Anna Earnshaw, about what it's like to work at West Northants Council https://youtu.be/lV0EfeUF4aU \n\nWe are committed to ensuring diversity, equality, equity, and inclusion is woven into the fabric of WNC and everything we do, to enable all colleagues to develop and maximize their full potential.  We are a disability confident employer, a member of the Armed Forces Covenant, and a Care Leaver Covenant partner\n\nThe following film was created by us to communicate our intentions - watch WNC colleagues explain <a href=\"https://youtu.be/16hhIWCZ7xM\">what DEI means to us</a>.\n\n \n\nIf you need additional support or reasonable adjustments during the application process, including needing the job description in another format or language, please email <a href=\"mailto:careers@westnorthants.gov.uk\">careers@westnorthants.gov.uk</a> for support.\n\nWest Northants Council, where careers thrive.","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£33369 - £36163","publishDate":"2024-10-25T10:27:54.000Z","expirationDate":"2024-11-08T23:59:59.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/ac9ca649-ab65-46f7-b644-b13bc36c3e97.png","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"221b6fbc-1f14-4141-82a4-76c289205376","title":"Social Worker - Family Placement Team","employer":"Bracknell Forest Council","department":"","location":"Time Square, Bracknell","locationType":2,"description":"We are looking for an experienced practitioner who is talented, passionate and reliable. You will hold current registration with Social Work England and possess a strong background in navigating the legal frameworks relevant to our work. You should have excellent assessment and analytical skills, with experience in completing Form F, Special Guardianship, and Connected Person Assessments.\nYou will possess a strong understanding of relevant child care legislation, along with excellent report writing and oral communication skills. Additionally, you will be adept at working within court and Fostering Panel timescales.\nThe children and young people we work with have told us they want social workers to:\n<ul>\n<li>Be friendly, fun and energetic</li>\n<li>Listen respectfully, take action and stick to deadlines</li>\n<li>Keep promises, be accessible and on time</li>\n</ul>\n<h3>Key responsibilities...</h3>\n<ul>\n<li>\nTo recruit, train and assess new and substitute Foster Carers and Special Guardian applicants, for children and young people.\n</li>\n<li>\nTo support the recruitment and assessment process of Foster Carers to enable more of our vulnerable children to be placed in local placements, near to their family and friends.\n</li>\n<li>To support foster carers to take proper account of the wishes and feelings of children and young people.</li>\n</ul>\n<h3>Our benefits include...</h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Generous annual leave of 28 days increasing to 33 days after 3 years’ service (pro rata for part time).</li>\n<li>Annual leave purchase policy.</li>\n<li>Opportunities for flexible and agile working, to support our employees’ work-life balance.</li>\n<li>An inclusive and social working environment with a variety of staff networks including sports and social clubs.</li>\n<li>Enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption and fostering leave.</li>\n<li>Career development through internal and external training opportunities.</li>\n<li>Local government pension scheme.</li>\n<li>Life insurance cover (linked to the pension scheme).</li>\n<li>A great office location next to travel links and the regenerated town centre.</li>\n<li>Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support employees’ health and wellbeing.</li>\n<li>Staff dental and health plans.</li>\n<li>Discounted leisure centre and gym membership.</li>\n<li>Supermarket discount.</li>\n</ul>\nThe role will enable you to continually develop your skills and knowledge, as well as contribute to the ongoing improvement of the services and support we deliver.\nAs a team we would like practitioners who share our commitment to better outcomes for children, people who are organised and skilled in effective engagement of families.\nIf you have the skills, knowledge, experience and enthusiasm we are looking for, and if you want to work for a local authority that values and invests in staff, we would love to hear from you. \nWe know that social work, whilst rewarding, is not always easy. To support high quality consistent social work, we have a comprehensive learning and development offer, driven by our passionate Principal Social Worker. We have resilience groups, well-being days and events, group supervision as well as peer support. Each team has dedicated admin support.\nThe Family Placement Team is a small but very supportive team. The work we do can be challenging and we understand the importance of peer support and advice.\nWe work closely together and alongside the children’s social workers to ensure that we are providing the best support to our vulnerable children.\nOur social workers have the time to get to know everyone they work with, excellent support from managers and colleagues across the department and expert guidance whenever they need it.\nOur main priority is to provide our workers with a secure physical and psychological base from which to work safely and effectively.\nOur workforce tells us:\n<ul>\n<li>There is a supportive and approachable leadership and management team.</li>\n<li>All teams offer each other good peer support; there is a strong focus on shared problem solving.</li>\n<li>They feel appreciated and their development is prioritised.</li>\n<li>Supervision is of high quality, reflective and routinely provided.</li>\n</ul>\n<h3>Interview date</h3>\nInterviews date is to be confirmed. \nInterviews will be conducted in person, providing candidates with the chance to personally meet the team and experience our work environment.\nWe will be reviewing applications regularly and reserve the right to close the advert early if suitable candidates are identified. To avoid disappointment, you are advised to submit your application as soon as possible.\nPlease note AI is prohibited during the interview, any candidate using AI will be withdrawn from consideration.\n<h3>Want to ask us a question?</h3>\nFor an informal discussion or to ask any questions about this role. Please contact:\nName: Sam Howard\nJob Title: Team Manager, Family Placement Team\nPhone Number: 01344 351658\nAt Bracknell Forest we champion equality, diversity and inclusion. At Bracknell Forest Council, we are always learning, ambition and inclusive. Please see our candidate pack for more details.\nBracknell Forest Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults. We expect everyone employed with us to share this commitment. All successful candidates for this role will be subject to a DBS (Disclosure & Barring Service) check as part of our pre-employment checks process.\nCandidates should be able to demonstrate experience of working within the current Social Care System and Framework.\nSocial Work England registration fees can be claimed back from the Council. \nWe can only accept applications from candidates currently residing in the UK. \nCandidates currently residing in the UK who require sponsorship to work are encouraged to assess their eligibility for a Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS) based on the relevant criteria. Please be aware that sponsorship availability varies and is subject to eligibility requirements and budget limitations. As a result, we cannot guarantee sponsorship for all roles and will evaluate sponsorship requests on a case-by-case basis.\nNo agencies please. ","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£45,359 - £47,384 FTE (inclusive of LW and ECU) plus 4% annual retention payment","publishDate":"2024-10-24T14:06:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2024-11-07T23:59:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/40a26b73-40c9-457f-8a52-e9db8cce161e.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"b06fdd8f-9070-47d6-a609-c992955d7fbd","title":"Learning and Development Officer","employer":"Erewash Borough Council","department":"","location":"Town Hall, Derby Road, Long Eaton","locationType":2,"description":"LEARNING AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICER\n \nDepartment: Human Resources\nDirectorate: Resources\nSalary: Grade G - £37,938 to £41,511 per year, £19.66 to £21.52 per hour \nHours: 37 hours per week \nType: Permanent\nTeam Location: Long Eaton Town Hall, Derby Road, Long Eaton, Derbyshire, NG10 1HU \nHybrid working is available\n \nShape the Future of Talent at Erewash Borough Council\n \nJoin our friendly and ambitious council as our Learning and Development Officer. Lead the way in delivering innovative training programmes that support our strategic goals. You'll design and manage impactful learning initiatives, oversee our online training platform, and develop staff engagement activities that make a real difference. From apprenticeships to induction programmes, you'll play a key role in developing talent and embedding our core values across the organisation. \n \nAs part of our new Corporate Strategy, the council is dedicated to investing in its people. Developing the skills and knowledge of both our current and future workforce lies at the heart of our vision for a Stronger Erewash. The Learning and Development Officer will be pivotal in shaping our training and development initiatives to meet the evolving needs of our organisation.\n \nYou will be working closely with senior leaders to drive new ways of working, bridge skills gaps, and create a culture of continuous growth and inclusion. If you're ready to make a significant and positive impact, apply now and help build a Stronger Erewash! \n \n \nWhy Choose Erewash Borough Council?\n \nAt the heart of our organisation is a team of dedicated and enthusiastic employees who drive everything we do. We are a friendly and ambitious council; always striving to improve and innovate in the services we deliver. Our forward-thinking approach underpins our ambitions to modernise and innovate in the public sector. We value our people and recognise that their skills and dedication are the foundation of our success, making us a great place to work and grow. \n \nLocated in the heart of the Midlands, the borough of Erewash boasts excellent transport connections, with convenient road and rail access to major cities across the region.\n \nKey Responsibilities\n \nThis new position offers a diverse and engaging opportunity within our small, friendly HR team. The main responsibilities include:\n \n<ul>\n<li>Working with managers to develop and implement a corporate learning and development plan</li>\n<li>Designing a range of learning interventions, including technical, behavioural and leadership programmes and working with external partners where relevant</li>\n<li>Manage staff engagement initiatives, apprenticeship schemes, and graduate programmes.</li>\n<li>Conduct skills gap analyses to identify current and future skills requirements</li>\n<li>Develop and deliver in-house training aligned with organisational needs.</li>\n<li>Act as a key liaison for external training providers and an ambassador for the council at careers fairs.</li>\n<li>Oversee and promote the council's appraisal process</li>\n</ul>\n \nQualifications and Experience\n \nAn HR / learning and development related qualification or significant relevant experience at a senior level is essential. \n \nAbout you\n \n<ul>\n<li>Significant experience in Learning & Development at a senior level, with a focus on culture change and performance improvement.</li>\n<li>Strong understanding of using digital solutions for training and development.</li>\n<li>Proven ability to build effective relationships, influence at all levels, and deliver engaging training.</li>\n<li>Experience managing training budgets and developing performance management systems.</li>\n<li>Confident communicator with strong analytical and problem-solving skills.</li>\n</ul>\n \n \nApply today to be part of our journey towards a brighter future.\nBenefits of Working for Us\nIn addition to a competitive salary, you will also have access to:\n \n<ul>\n<li>Generous annual leave package – 29 days annual leave (rising to 33 days after 5 years’ continuous service) plus 8 bank holidays a year</li>\n<li>Free workplace car parking within the Borough</li>\n<li>Great opportunities for training, learning and continuous professional development</li>\n<li>Family friendly flexible and hybrid/home working policies available</li>\n<li>Option to join the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) plus access to a salary sacrifice scheme for added voluntary pension contributions</li>\n<li>Subsidised leisure membership with the Fit for Work scheme</li>\n<li>Casual car user allowance</li>\n</ul>\n \n \nThe closing date for applications is Monday 11 November 2024 at midnight. \n \nDon’t meet every single requirement? At Erewash Borough Council we are dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive team. If you are excited about this role but your experience doesn’t align perfectly with every criterion in the job description, we encourage you to apply. You may be just the right candidate for this role. \n \nFor an informal discussion about this exciting opportunity please contact Jo Watts, Head of HR on 0115 907 1038 or 0785 550 5649 or by email at <a href=\"mailto:jo.watts@erewash.gov.uk\">jo.watts@erewash.gov.uk</a>. No recruitment advertisers or agencies please. \n \nHow to Apply\n \nInterested candidates can apply with a CV and a supporting statement, clearly demonstrating suitability and experience for the role. \n \nTo submit a CV please click on the 'Apply Online' icon located at the foot of the page. You will be requested to provide some basic information before you upload your CV.\n \nFor further information about working for Erewash Borough Council and how to apply for this job please visit our website at <a href=\"https://www.erewash.gov.uk/jobs-section/jobs.html\">https://www.erewash.gov.uk/jobs-section/jobs.html</a>\n \nAlternatively, an application form and job description are available from Human Resources, Erewash Borough Council, Town Hall, Wharncliffe Road, Ilkeston, Derbyshire DE7 5RP, Telephone: 0115 931 6000 (24 hr. voicemail) or e-mail: <a href=\"mailto:jobs@erewash.gov.uk\">jobs@erewash.gov.uk</a>\n \nIf you are a current employee of Erewash Borough Council and you wish to apply for this vacancy, you must apply through your Employee Self Service account. If you do not have access to Employee Self Service, you must complete a paper or word version of Erewash Borough Council’s job application form.\n \nThe Council is positive about disabled people and those who meet the essential shortlisting requirements will be guaranteed an interview.","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£37,938 to £41,511 per year","publishDate":"2024-10-23T11:00:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2024-11-11T23:59:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/3fa55e0a-7727-4586-9295-88c5c8677f7f.png","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"3b5eb1ba-c607-4f95-8d3a-c23797e16252","title":"Social Worker / Experienced Social Worker - Fostering Recruitment","employer":"Medway Council","department":"","location":"Chatham, Kent","locationType":2,"description":"An exciting opportunity as risen for a Social Worker to join the Medway Fostering Recruitment Team. We require an experienced social worker to support us with an extensive recruitment campaign to increase the number of foster carers for Medway Council. \nThe successful candidate will be the initial point of contact for any prospective enquirer or foster carer; meaning their ability to deliver an excellent ‘first impression’ is vital. Their experience, understanding and insight into the needs of children in care will support their undertaking of Initial Enquiries and Registration of Interests, whilst providing the prospective foster carer with factual information about fostering and the process, as well as offering guidance and advice as to their individual circumstances in relation to the impact of fostering.\nYou will be responsible for ‘duty’ and ensuring all enquiries are responded to within timescales, undertaking home visits and completing good quality Form F assessments. You will also support the line manager with the monitoring of enquiries, applications and the Stage 1 process.\nAbout you\nYou will hold a degree in Social Work - CQSW, DipSW or equivalent and be registered with Social Work England \nDemonstrable post qualifying experience of working with children and families\nA driving licence and access to a vehicle for work purposes is essential.\nOur offer to you:\nIn addition to the annual salary, we are proud to offer an <a href=\"https://www.medway.gov.uk/info/200257/our_childrens_social_care_staff_benefits\">excellent benefits package</a> including -\n<ul>\n<li>Salary - social worker £36,643 to £39,958 per annum or experienced social worker £39,959 to £43,646 per annum</li>\n<li>\n<a href=\"https://www.medway.gov.uk/info/200258/pay_and_rewards\">Market Allowance</a> - social worker/experienced social worker £3,000 per annum (paid monthly in 12 equal payments)</li>\n<li>\n<a href=\"https://www.medway.gov.uk/info/200258/pay_and_rewards\">Retention Payment</a> - £2,000 per annum (paid in April following 2 years’ service with Medway Council) </li>\n<li>Essential Car User allowance or access to a lease car</li>\n<li>Generous annual leave entitlement</li>\n<li>Generous local government pension scheme package</li>\n<li>Access to wider training and development qualifications</li>\n<li>Flexible working scheme</li>\n<li>Travel plan discounts</li>\n<li>Access to CAREFIRST advice & counselling service</li>\n<li>Employee discount scheme for national and local retailers</li>\n<li>The Government has introduced new ways of supporting parents with childcare costs. Further details are available here: - <a href=\"https://www.childcarechoices.gov.uk/\">https://www.childcarechoices.gov.uk/</a>\n</li>\n<li>Hybrid working style - can work from home or in the office.</li>\n</ul>\nFor an informal discussion about the role, please contact George Layzell, Service Manager on 01634 333006 or email cscrecruitment@medway.gov.uk \n<a href=\"https://twitter.com/hashtag/MakeItMedway?src=hashtag_click\">#MakeItMedway</a>\nThis post is subject to an Enhanced Children's DBS check.\nOur organisation:\nMedway is a unitary authority in the South East of England, made up of the towns of Strood, Rochester, Chatham, Gillingham and Rainham and more rural areas, including the Hoo Peninsula.\nSituated in Kent in the South-East of England, the area has plenty of green spaces, excellent facilities and easy access to the national motorway and rail networks, facilitating superb transport links to London.\nWe provide all local Government services for a quarter of a million people, looking after education, environment, social care, housing, planning, business and much more - everything from frontline services such as rubbish collection and events like the Dickens Festival to work that goes on behind the scenes to ensure services in Medway run smoothly and cost effectively.\nWorking at Medway Council means that you get to be part of this journey working alongside talented, professional colleagues to drive forward change to transform the lives of our residents and the communities they live in.\nImportant Information-\nApplicants must be able to demonstrate all essential requirements as listed in the job profile\nEqual Opportunities Commitment Statement\nMedway Council is committed to creating an inclusive work environment with a diverse workforce. All appropriately qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, disability or age\nFor further information please refer to the Medway information pack available as a download or to view online\nPlease be advised that if you are not contacted within 3 weeks of the advert closing date then you have not been shortlisted. All recruitment correspondence, including interview letters and contracts of employment will usually be sent out via email.\nPlease visit http://www.mindfulemployer.net/ for information on how Medway Council put good practices in place to ensure employees and job applicants who declare mental health issues receive the right level of support.\nWe reserve the right to close this vacancy at any time prior to the closing date.","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"Up to £46,646 per annum (inclusive of market allowance) + annual retention payment","publishDate":"2024-10-22T14:50:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2024-11-10T23:59:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/49904088-a0d5-41cf-9091-52d03138586b.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"abe19fd2-2c75-4502-9d49-db11f44e9082","title":"Social Worker / Experienced Social Worker - Children's Social Work Teams","employer":"Medway Council","department":"","location":"Chatham, Kent","locationType":2,"description":"We are currently recruiting Social Workers to join our Children's Social Work Team. We are proud to be ‘Good’ in Medway and are determined to build on the great work that has been done so far to improve the services for our children, young people and families.\nRecent promotions, following our investment in new Assistant Team Managers across the service, mean we are now looking for passionate social workers who can commit to making a difference to our children in Medway.\nChildren matter in Medway, and so do you. It’s an exciting time to join us as we offer competitive pay and conditions and hybrid working. We are committed to helping you to grow and develop throughout your career and reach your full potential. Our practice development offer along with management capacity across our teams, ensures you will be guided, supported and cared for.\nWhether you have recently completed your ASYE or have worked in children’s social work for some years we would love you to join us on our ongoing journey. You will be joining an experienced and dedicated social work team who have relationship and strengths-based work with children and families at the core of their practice.\nExperienced Social Workers (with 2+ years post qualifying experience) will be offered a package of up to £50,067 per annum (inclusive of benefits).\nSocial Workers with less than 2 years’ service will be offered a package of up to £45,055 per annum (inclusive of benefits).\nJoin us and #Make a Difference…\n \nOur Offer\nWe are proud to offer a range of benefits including –\n<ul>\n<li>A generous annual leave entitlement up to 30 days plus bank holidays</li>\n<li>An excellent local government pension scheme</li>\n<li>An essential car user allowance with option to apply for a lease car after six months.</li>\n<li>Free car parking</li>\n<li>Hybrid working - enabling you to work from home/office (minimum of 2 days per week will be required in the office). Assessment Teams are office based for duty weeks.</li>\n<li>Relocation package of up to £8,000</li>\n<li>A range of staff benefits and discounts including access to fantastic discounts and savings on shops and services, travel discounts, health and wellbeing support, and an employee assistance service.</li>\n<li>Access to <a href=\"https://www.medway.gov.uk/info/200255/childrens_social_worker_jobs/759/professional_development\">professional development and support</a> including Community Care Inform.</li>\n<li>Hybrid working style </li>\n</ul>\nAbout You\n<ul>\n<li>You will hold a recognised Social Work qualification eg. Degree in Social Work, PGC in Social Work, CQSW, DipSW or equivalent and be registered with Social Work England.</li>\n<li>You will have successfully completed your ASYE </li>\n<li>You will have a full driving licence and access to a vehicle for work purposes.</li>\n</ul>\nFor further information on the qualifications, skills and experience required, please refer to the Job Profile and Person Specification.\n \nAdditional Information\nFor an informal discussion, please don't hesitate to contact one of the recruiting managers below. Alternatively, please email the recruitment team on cscrecruitment@medway.gov.uk. \nSuzanne Mehmet, Service Manager (Assessment) - 01634 334470\nOliver Bruce, Service Manager (Children's Social Work Teams) - 01634 337312\nTo apply please click on the ‘Apply Online’ button at the bottom of this advert. \nApplications will be reviewed weekly and shortlisted candidates invited to interview via Microsoft Teams.\nWe reserve the right to close this vacancy at any time prior to the closing date.\nThis position is subject to an Enhanced Children’s DBS Check.\nFor more information on our roles within Children’s Services please visit <a href=\"https://www.medway.gov.uk/childrenservicesjobs\">https://www.medway.gov.uk/childrenservicesjobs</a>\nTo find out more about Medway the place please click <a href=\"https://www.medway.gov.uk/info/200264/medway_the_place\">here</a>.\nPlease consider the application guidance when submitting your application.\nPlease note that all recruitment correspondence, including interview letters and contracts of employment will usually be sent out via email, if you require documentation/correspondence in hard copy format, please contact the Children's Services Recruitment Team on 01634 332211 or email <a href=\"mailto:cscrecruitment@medway.gov.uk\">cscrecruitment@medway.gov.uk</a> \nIf you are not contacted within 3 weeks of the advert closing date then you have not been shortlisted.\nPlease visit <a href=\"http://www.mindfulemployer.net/\">http://www.mindfulemployer.net/</a> for information on how Medway Council put good practices in place to ensure employees and job applicants who declare mental health issues receive the right level of support.\nEqual Opportunities Commitment Statement\nMedway Council is committed to creating an inclusive work environment with a diverse workforce. All appropriately qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, disability or age\nFor further information please refer to the Medway information pack available as a download or to view online.","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"Up to £49,146 (inclusive of market allowance) + annual retention payment","publishDate":"2024-10-22T12:57:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2024-11-05T23:59:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/cc82bd05-5daf-4e63-95c1-a79ca05f2334.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"0c7cd33d-5bd9-4105-8c30-e275289e7301","title":"Events and Fundraising Assistant","employer":"PACT (Parents and Children Together)","department":"","location":"Reading","locationType":2,"description":"We are looking for an Events and Fundraising Assistant to transform lives through our events and supporter engagement.\nJoin an outstanding adoption charity and award-winning trauma recovery service provider that is passionate about making a positive difference to the lives of women, children and families from many different backgrounds. \nPosition: Events and Fundraising Assistant (Events and Supporter Engagement Assistant)\nLocation: Reading / Hybrid, with at least one day per week in office \nContract: Permanent, part time position - 22 hours per week, with flexibility to work occasional evenings and weekends\nSalary: Pro-rata salary of £13,728 - £15,851 per annum (full time equivalent range £23,088 - £26,658 per annum)\nClosing date: 9am Tuesday 19 November 2024\nInterview date: Thursday 28 November 2024\nEarly applications are encouraged as we may close this vacancy on an earlier basis if a successful candidate is found. \nAbout the role:\nAs Events and Fundraising Assistant you will ensure that those who chose to support PACT through donations or attending our fundraising events have an exceptional experience. Some of your key responsibilities will include:\n<ul>\n<li>creating and maintaining a calendar of fundraising events and attending them</li>\n<li>efficiently organising our events administration</li>\n<li>provide administrative tasks to our income generation team</li>\n<li>maintain accurate database records and produce reports </li>\n<li>research and develop fundraising opportunities</li>\n</ul>\nAbout you: \nThe successful Events and Fundraising Assistant will have experience of event organisation and planning. They will enjoy collaborating with others and be an excellent communicator who can plan and prioritise efficiently, whilst delivering exceptional customer service.\nIf this sounds like you then visit our website to <a href=\"https://www.pactcharity.org/careers/current-opportunities/\">apply today</a> and join a supportive team in a rewarding role and be part of something truly meaningful.\nOther roles you may have experience of could include: \nFundraising and Events Assistant, Events Assistant, Fundraising Assistant, Assistant to Events Manager, Community Events Assistant, Events Fundraising Assistant, Marketing and Events Assistant, Events Team Assistant, Marketing Assistant, etc.\nSafeguarding is at the heart of everything we do at PACT. We have robust measures and best practices in place to safeguard and protect the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and we take pride in maintaining outstanding safeguarding standards. Anyone joining our team is subject to PACT’s safer recruitment pre-appointment enquiries, including a Disclosure Barring Service (DBS). The role description provides information on what our safer recruitment enquiries include and the level of DBS required to work in the role. 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The team regulates a diverse range of disciplines including: environmental crime, anti-social behaviour, public health, food safety, health and safety, licensing, planning, private sector housing and environmental control. Your role will be to deliver regulatory services in relation to environmental crime and anti-social behaviour.\nWhat’s in it for you?\nWe are a diverse organisation, delivering a wide range of services and employing people with a broad range of skills. We want to attract the best staff, so we offer excellent benefits, including: a competitive salary and flexible working arrangements. We also provide health and wellbeing initiatives, an employee assistance programme and staff discounts off a range of well-known high street shops and supermarkets.\nOn a typical day, you would:\n<ul>\n<li>Investigate allegations of fly tipping;</li>\n<li>Patrol Guildford Town Centre to deter and redress anti-social behaviour;</li>\n<li>Respond to reports of abandoned vehicles;</li>\n<li>Respond to Unauthorised Encampments; and</li>\n<li>Serve legal notices and prepare case files for prosecution.</li>\n</ul>\nTo succeed in this role, you will be able to demonstrate:\n<ul>\n<li>Excellent interpersonal skills and confidence in dealing with people;</li>\n<li>Excellent ability to de-escalate and diffuse conflict;</li>\n<li>The ability to work independently and as part of a high performing team;</li>\n<li>Excellent organisational and case management skills;</li>\n<li>Good knowledge and practical experience of applying environmental and anti-social behaviour law;</li>\n<li>Curiosity, tenacity and a problem-solving mindset;</li>\n<li>The ability to adapt to change and use initiative; and</li>\n<li>The ability to devise, learn and adapt to new systems and processes.</li>\n<li>Have a full UK driving licence.</li>\n</ul>\nFor an informal discussion about this role, please contact Dympna Sanders, Compliance Lead on Tel. 07920 711831 or by Email: dympna.sanders@guildford.gov.uk.\n</div>\nAbout Guildford\nGuildford is a regional centre for leisure, business, education, shopping and culture set in beautiful countryside that includes the Surrey Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Guildford is a thriving market town and is a principal shopping destination with a vibrant night time economy. The town’s geographical location provides excellent transport links in all directions, London is just 30 minutes away on the train and the town is well-served by frequent bus routes and subsidised Park and Ride facilities. All of this contributes to a quality of life that attracts many people to live, work in and visit Guildford.\nWe are an equal opportunity and Disability Confident employer and value diversity. All employment decisions are made on the basis of qualifications, merit and business need. Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults, and expects all staff and post-holders to share this commitment. 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We are an ambitious team working to support residents experiencing anti-social behaviour, to provide early intervention and prevention work to reduce anti-social behaviour and to help deliver the Council’s Corporate Plan.\nAbout the Person With a proven track record of investigating suspected cases of anti-social behaviour and working with other agencies and residents to resolve the problems, you’ll also need excellent written and verbal communication skills. You will be able to prepare evidence and supporting information to secure successful resolution, including an understanding, or a willingness to learn, how to deliver ASB case reviews. 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We have high aspirations for the children and young people we support and through innovation and investment we have a positive impact on family’s lives. At Knowsley, we believe, ‘We Are Better Together.’  \nWe are currently seeking applications from Experienced Social Workers who share our vision for Knowsley. We want to be a place where all our children have the best start in life, where every family thrives and where all our young people aim high and achieve their potential. \n‘There are many opportunities to develop your skills and knowledge. Managers recognise your potential and support your progression. Positive outcomes and feedback is recognised and acknowledged by senior management…. Knowsley is a great place to work’ - (Experienced Social Worker).  \n \nOur Young Persons Team (YPT) is a dynamic and dedicated team committed to supporting young people in our community. 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Social Worker - Duty and Assessment Team

Halton Borough Council

£37,024 - £48,421 (advertised salary is inclusive of a market supplement - please see advert for more detail)

Halton Borough Council (Hybrid)

Posted 1 day ago

Social Worker - ICART (Integrated Care and Referral Team)

Halton Borough Council

£37,024 - £48,421 (advertised salary is inclusive of market supplement - please see advert for detail)

Halton Borough Council (Hybrid)

Posted 1 day ago

Adult Learning & Skills Sessional Tutor - ESOL Tutor

Halton Borough Council

£24.24 - £27.80 per hour accredited teaching hours

Halton Borough Council (On-Site)

Posted 1 day ago

Fostering Panel - Vice Chair

Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council

£250 per Panel (£125 for a half day Panel)

Barnsley (On-Site)

Posted 2 days ago

Independent Fostering Panel Members

Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council

£150 per Panel (£75 for a half day Panel)

Barnsley (On-Site)

Posted 2 days ago

Apprenticeships Advisor

West Northamptonshire Council

£33369 - £36163

Northampton (On-Site)

Posted 6 days ago

Social Worker - Family Placement Team

Bracknell Forest Council

£45,359 - £47,384 FTE (inclusive of LW and ECU) plus 4% annual retention payment

Time Square, Bracknell (Hybrid)

Posted 7 days ago

Learning and Development Officer

Erewash Borough Council

£37,938 to £41,511 per year

Town Hall, Derby Road, Long Eaton (Hybrid)

Posted 8 days ago

Social Worker / Experienced Social Worker - Fostering Recruitment

Medway Council

Up to £46,646 per annum (inclusive of market allowance) + annual retention payment

Chatham, Kent (Hybrid)

Posted 9 days ago

Closing in 5 days

Social Worker / Experienced Social Worker - Children's Social Work Teams

Medway Council

Up to £49,146 (inclusive of market allowance) + annual retention payment

Chatham, Kent (Hybrid)

Posted 9 days ago

Events and Fundraising Assistant

PACT (Parents and Children Together)

Pro-rata salary of £13,728 - £15,851 per annum (full time equivalent range £23,088 - £26,658 per annum)

Reading (Hybrid)

Posted 9 days ago

Closing in 4 days

Compliance Officer

Guildford Borough Council

£31,724-£35,593

Millmead House Offices, Millmead, Guildford GU2 4BB (On-Site)

Posted 10 days ago

Anti-social Behaviour Officer

Reigate & Banstead Borough Council

£28,023- £35,724 pro rata (depending on experience)

Town Hall, Reigate (On-Site)

Posted 10 days ago

Experienced Social Worker [Childrens Social Care]

Knowsley Council

£41,511 - £42,708 per annum

Nutgrove Villa, Westmorland Road, Huyton , Knowsley , L36 6GA (Hybrid)

Posted 14 days ago

Experienced Social Worker - CP

Knowsley Council

£41,511 - £42,708 per annum

Nutgrove Villa, Westmorland Road, Huyton , Knowsley , L36 6GA, Hybrid Working (Hybrid)

Posted 15 days ago

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Harborough District Council

Various

Market Harborough, Leicestershire (Hybrid)

Posted 15 days ago

Closing in 4 days

Occupational Therapist

Abbey School

£35,556 - £42,887

Chester (On-Site)

Posted 15 days ago

Multi-Agency Safeguarding Hub Social Workers x7 (Ref: 2024_1120)

Isle of Wight Council

Grade 10, £35,488 to £38,232 per annum

Isle of Wight (On-Site)

Posted 15 days ago

Closing in 3 days

IT Trainer for Microsoft 365

Tunbridge Wells Borough Council

£37,259

Tunbridge Wells - Town Hall (Hybrid)

Posted 17 days ago

Closing today

Social Work Assistant (Ref: 2024_1111)

Isle of Wight Council

Grade 8, £28,594 to £31,364 per annum

Isle of Wight (Hybrid)

Posted 21 days ago

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28 Social Work job vacancies in the UK

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Social Worker - Duty and Assessment Team

Social Worker - ICART (Integrated Care and Referral Team)

Adult Learning & Skills Sessional Tutor - ESOL Tutor

Fostering Panel - Vice Chair

Independent Fostering Panel Members

Apprenticeships Advisor

Social Worker - Family Placement Team

Learning and Development Officer

Social Worker / Experienced Social Worker - Fostering Recruitment

Social Worker / Experienced Social Worker - Children's Social Work Teams

Events and Fundraising Assistant

Compliance Officer

Anti-social Behaviour Officer

Experienced Social Worker [Childrens Social Care]

Experienced Social Worker - CP

Speculative CVs

Occupational Therapist

Multi-Agency Safeguarding Hub Social Workers x7 (Ref: 2024_1120)

IT Trainer for Microsoft 365

Social Work Assistant (Ref: 2024_1111)

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Social Work job vacancies in the UK