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Job Category : Administrative / Clerical
Location : Swale House, Swale and Maidstone Borough Council
Hours Per Week : 18.50
Start Date : Immediate Start
Start Time : 09:00
End Time : 17:30
Salary: £15.23

Job Summary: To mange a wide variety of projects and activities within the multi-agency Community Safety Unit as required within the Community Safety Plan. To coordinate the Community Safety Partnership including meeting management, action delivery and performance management.

Education,
Training and Knowledge
Good level of general education – to GCSE Standard (or equivalent)

NVQ 2 in project management or equivalent

Ability to use initiative, seek opportunities and develop solutions to service delivery

Knowledge of equality and diversity issues

Excellent project management skills and at least one years experience

Knowledge of funding regimes that influence economy and community services in Swale and how these resources can be maximised

Good IT skills particularly word and excel

Project budget management skills and experience

Ability to work as part of a team

Good communication skills both written and verbal with a diverse range of people

Good organisational skills and relationship building skills

Ability to work under pressure and effective time management skills

Ability to travel and to be available out of normal office hours

Knowledge of Economy and Community Services and experience of working in a local authority setting

Experience
Experience of coordinating and engaging with multi agency partners, communities and residents to deliver projects

Experience of working in multi agency and partnership environment to achieve results and experience of dealing with external agencies

Minute taking experience

Job Category : Social Care & Health Qualified
C Location : Church Hill House, Bracknell Forest Council, Berkshire
Salary: £22.78
Hours Per Week : 37.00
Start Date : Immediate Start
Start Time : 09:00
End Time : 17:00

We work in a multi-disciplinary team within the community Mental Health Team To provide support to older people with diagnosed memory problems who need social care because of their mental health and/or memory problems.
To work in collaboration with colleagues from health and social care to respond to urgent requests for assessment/monitoring/support to people with a diagnosis of dementia or significant mental health disorder who require care and support needs
To support in delivering and maintaining high standards of performance ensuring continuous development and supporting people to fulfil their roles to maximum effectiveness within allocated resources.
To work in a busy team holding a complex case load, Complete assessment under care act 2014, Carers assessments , review,s MCA assesments, Community DOL and safegurding

Will need to be qualified SW and have knowledge of Dementia/older people mental health.

Job Category : Admin / Clerical
Location : Hackney Service Centre, Hackney Council
Hours Per Week : 36.00
Start Date : Immediate Start
Salary: £14.14
Start Time : 09:00
End Time : 17:00
Hackney is one of the UK’s highest performing local authorities, serving one of London’s best places to live and work. We have achieved a huge amount: our services, our schools, our public spaces are all amongst the very best. We have changed the reputation, not just of the Council, but of Hackney itself. Bringing jobs and investment into the borough, securing the legacy from the 2012 Games, and making this a place of which we can all be proud.

We are also working towards our vision, which is to be a place for everyone; where residents and the workforce can be proud; a place that celebrates diversity and where everyone can feel valued, included and involved. In order to achieve this, we look for people who are: Proud; Ambitious; Pioneering; Open; Proactive; Inclusive.

Hackney Council works to eradicate discrimination on the basis of race, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, pregnancy and maternity, age and marital status. We also recognise that people can be disadvantaged by their social and economic circumstances, so we will also work to eliminate discrimination and disadvantage caused by social class. We also welcome those interested in flexible working. We particularly welcome applications from disabled people, as this group is currently under represented in our workforce.

Job Category : Admin & Clerical
Location : Acis House, Acis Group Ltd, Gainsborough , DN21 1GG
Hours Per Week : 40.00
Start Date : Immediate Start
Start Time : 09:00
End Time : 17:30
Salary: £11.00

Your role is all about being the voice of Acis – you’ll often be the first and main contact for our customers and we want to provide amazing service. Bringing your personality and individual flair, you’ll be passionate about making your customers day.
You will be asked to work on a ROTA basis, all Rotas will be done every 4 weeks, candidates will have to be flexible,
shift days will be 5 days out of 7, some weekends will be required and shift times will vary from the below,
08:00-17:00
11:00-19:00
13:00-21:00 (only 1 day a week)
the candidate will need to be Gainsborough based as the role will be remote working sometimes and may be required to work in the office other times.
Basic DBS check
This role will be on-going, please read the order documents on the left for the full Job description.
Any questions please email Charlotte Bird at acisgroup@matrix-scm.com
Looking for immediate start

Job Category : Trade & Operatives
Location : Acis House, Acis Group Ltd, Gainsborough , DN21 1GG
Hours Per Week : 40.00
Start Date : Immediate Start
Start Time : 08:00
End Time : 16:30
Salary: £12.19
Required to Plaster Kitchens and Bathrooms on a Planned works programme

As a Multi Skilled Plasterer, a typical day might include:

Undertaking all types of plastering walls and ceilings, basic tiling and decorating, Brickwork, concreting, roof repairs and general Ground works .
You’ll do work including both emergency works as well as more extensive renovation works to properties.
Working closely with tenants and your line manager concerning the timing and progress of work being undertaken.
Carrying out localised risk assessments as your work requires.
Following the Code of Conduct for the company
Providing (and being proud of) a high-quality service to customers.
Maintaining a full tool kit to enable all reasonable duties to be undertaken as the post dictates.
Using ladders, step ladders, Hop ups, scaffolding and hydraulic platforms where needed.
Lifting of materials and component part, tool kits, ladders and power tools.
Your role is all about delivering amazing service for our customers, completing your work to an excellent standard and really taking pride in helping our customers have homes they love.

The must haves:

You’ll have an NVQ Level 2 in a specific trade (such as Plastering, decorative finishes and Tileing) or equivalent skills with the ability to undertake other work
You’ll have several years’ experience of carrying out wet trades type of work within both empty and tenanted properties
A good understanding of the construction industry in particular the building trade including surrounding legislation
A good knowledge of social housing
Experience of working within social housing
You’ll have the ability to plan ahead to ensure that all jobs can be completed on time, first time.
Resilience. Working in social housing is a challenging but rewarding career, you’ll be helping to bring real change to our customer’s lives.

Job Category : Social Care – Unqualified
Location : Nidderdale Children Centre, North Yorkshire County Council
Hours Per Week : 37.00
Start Date : Start immediately
Start Time : 09:00
End Time : 17:30
Salary: £10.62
Rates Negotiable – Will Consider Higher Hourly Rate

Resource Centre Worker
• (£10.62 – £12.95) – flexible with additional night allowance
•Nidderdale Children Centre, Rated Outstanding by Ofsted.
• Experience of supporting Children with epilepsy, autism and challenging behaviour.
• Augmented communication skills experience would be good.
• Current DBS – children’s bar checked list. No disciplinary actions.
• Driving licence not essential so long as they can make the shift.
• Shifts will be 7-3s , 2-9.30s and an occasional waking night.
• Covid-19 Vaccinated
•Staff will be required to evidence a lateral flow test and inform us if they test positive before attending and weekly or twice weekly depending upon the hours they work.

Job Category : Social Care – Unqualified
Location : County Hall, Northallerton, DL7 8AD, North Yorkshire County Council
Hours Per Week : 37.00
Start Date : Start immediately
Start Time : 09:00
End Time : 17:30
Salary: £10.62
Rates Negotiable – Will Consider Higher Hourly Rate

Resource Centre Worker
• (£10.62 – £12.95) – flexible with additional night allowance
• Cherry Tree Lodge, Scarborough, Rated Outstanding by Ofsted.
• Experience of supporting Children with epilepsy, autism and challenging behaviour.
• Augmented communication skills experience would be good.
• Current DBS – children’s bar checked list. No disciplinary actions.
• Driving licence not essential so long as they can make the shift.
• Shifts will be 7-3s , 2-9.30s and an occasional waking night.
• Covid-19 Vaccinated
•Staff will be required to evidence a lateral flow test and inform us if they test positive before attending and weekly or twice weekly depending upon the hours they work.

Job Category : Admin & Clerical
Location : Council Offices, Nottingham, Broxtowe Borough Council
Hours Per Week : 37.00
Start Date : Immediate Start
Start Time : 08:30
End Time : 17:00
Salary: £10.00
To provide telephone cover for the Council’s Services.

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

1. To take ownership of and resolve customer enquiries and communications including those requiring referral to other services, agencies, stakeholders and organisations by providing assistance, advice and information.
2. To identify customer needs and expectations, to deliver service requests, ensuring the customer receives an effective service by being efficient, knowledgeable and consistent in delivery, with the objective of achieving first contact resolution.
3. To respond to telephone, electronic or face-to-face service requests, enquiries and customer communications, utilising Information and Communications Technology (ICT) to improve service delivery and efficiency.
4. To operate the Council’s cash handling and payment facilities including the acceptance, allocation and reconciliation of payments made.
5. When applicable, to assist and direct Members of the Council and their guests, contractors, company representatives, members of the public and other visitors to the Town Hall.
6. To keep up to date with the Council’s activities and to be fully conversant with all information available to the public.
7. To act as an advocate for the Customer First Contact Centre, promoting positive communication across the organisation encouraging constructive and effective relationships.
8. To ensure that the terms of the Data Protection Act are adhered to, confidentiality maintained at all times and the guidelines for the release of information are followed.
9. To support the Customer First Contact Centre in achieving a cycle of continuous improvement through the mentorship and coaching of new and existing Customer Service Advisors when required.
10. To support the Customer Services Team Leaders in the day-to-day operational management of the Customer First Contact Centre when required.
    Categories of services are subject to on-going review, which may result in amendments being made to the above.

Job Category : Admin & Clerical
Location : Council Offices, Nottingham, Broxtowe Borough Council
Hours Per Week : 20.00
Start Date : Immediate Start
Start Time : 14:00
End Time : 18:00
Salary: £9.70
To assist in providing an effective support services function to the members and all directorates of the Council, including responsibility for locking up the building and setting the alarms.

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Assist in the provision of security surveillance for the Town Hall, Council offices and 14 Devonshire Avenue, car parks and surrounding areas. Close the main doors, and setting of intruder alarms, in conjunction with the Cleaning Supervisor.

.2 Assist in ensuring that the reception areas are maintained in an attractive, tidy and safe manner. Assist visitors and members of the public in their enquiries.

3. Assist with the testing of alarms and emergency lighting in the Council offices, Town Hall, Cavendish Lodge and 14 Devonshire Avenue and report any necessary repairs to the Public Buildings Senior Maintenance Officer.
4. Ensure that the physical environment of premises is maintained at a consistently comfortable temperature and atmosphere.
5. Assist in the arrangements for use of rooms in the Town Hall and Council offices for all purposes as designated in the weekly room bookings.
6. Attend during Council and committee meetings and other authorised events as instructed and provide any service required.
7. Carry out any other duties that are within the scope and grading of the post which could also be requested by the line manager or Head of Service.

Job Category : Manual Labour / General Industrial
Location : Kimberley Depot, Nottingham , Broxtowe Borough Council
Hours Per Week : 37.00
Start Date : Immediate Start
Salary: £11.13
Start Time : 06:00
End Time : 14:00
Main Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Drive vehicles in accordance with licence requirements and the provisions of the Highway Code.
2. Complete driver log and any other records required by management.
3. Check vehicle and related plant items daily before leaving the depot completing a nil defect report, i.e. oil, water, fuel, lights, tyres, brakes and other requirements including power mechanisms. Completing low level repairs such as bulb replacements.
4. Report all vehicle defects to the Refuse and Workshop Managers via the relevant sheet.
5. Manage and utilise the vehicle on board computer system (Bartec) to provide a single point of contact for information management relating to collection schedules, assisted collections and logging of missed/damaged bins.
6. Drive vehicle to the approved tip or refuse disposal location and discharge the load as directed.
7. Complete Drivers Hours weekly log/book.
8. Return vehicle to Depot on completion of day’s work and park.
9. Cleanse vehicle daily.
10. Responsible for ensuring that loads are kept within legal limits.
11. Fill vehicle with adequate fuel at the end of the working day.
12. Supervise and be responsible for the health and safety of the team members ensuring that working practices are undertaken in accordance with the council’s procedures.
13. Collect sharps reported to team by the public as per training provided. Report all incidents to the Refuse Manager, complete paperwork and dispose of needles through the stores function.
14. Keep appropriate records of streets and premises where bins are not collected due to not being out, contamination, wrong bin out, overfilled (lid up), heavy, access problems, defective or damaged bins or any other problems using the Bartec IT system.
15. When agency workers are assigned to teams provide additional supervision until they are familiar with the round/s.
16. Give loading staff occasional assistance with loading heavy bins.
17. Help and assist team members in the safe loading of bulk bins (1100 litre wheeled bins) where the team is a driver and one loader.
18. As required undertake other duties, either in the Refuse or Street Cleansing Sections to provide cover for which training will be provided.
19. Communicate with the public with regards to the Council’s recycling policies and procedures as and when applicable.
20. Promptly collect spilled refuse where bins are being emptied, preventing littering and road hazards.

Job Category : Social Care – Unqualified
Location : County Hall, Cardiff Council
Hours Per Week : 37.00
Start Date : Immediate Start
Start Time : 09:00
End Time : 17:00
Salary: £12.50

Duties and Responsibilities

Job Specific Requirements
1) To be involved in the preparation of appropriate level assessments of children and their families, in line with the Department of Health “Assessment Framework”, under the guidance and supervision of the Team Manager.
2) To carry a protected caseload under the supervision of the Team Manager. This will cover a range of possible duties from supervising contact of children, parenting advice to families, support to adolescents etc.
3) To attend Team Meetings and appropriate training in line with the development of a positive and high quality service to the public of Cardiff.
4) To attend supervision sessions and receive direction from the Team Manager on all aspects of work.
5) To demonstrate an ability to work in a way that promotes anti-discriminatory practice.
6) To provide appropriate written assessments, reports and other administrative work, with the support and guidance of the Team Manager, using the appropriate information technology systems in the team.
7) To work with other professionals and agencies to assist in the preparation of assessments.
8) To cover for colleagues in carrying out their duties.
9) To undertake such other duties and responsibilities as may reasonably be required by the Chief Children’s Services Officer from time to time.

Corporate Requirements

1. To participate actively in supporting the principles and practice of equality of opportunity as stated in the Council’s Equal Opportunities Policy.
2. To take reasonable care for the health and safety of yourself and other persons who may be affected by your acts or omissions and to comply with all health and safety legislation as appropriate.
3. To, as a statutory duty, adhere to the Council’s Corporate Safeguarding Policy and associated policies and procedures and to report concerns regarding the safety and wellbeing of children or adults at risk. In order to support you in this, you are required to access safeguarding training at the level which is relevant to this post.
4. As a term of your employment you may be required to undertake such other duties and/or times of work as may reasonably be required of you, commensurate with your grade or general level of responsibility within the organisation.
5. Although you will be provided with a base, you will be required to work from various locations in accordance with the needs of the role.

Job Category : Social Care – Unqualified
Location : Ty Storrie Respite Centre, Cardiff Council
Hours Per Week : 17.50
Start Date : Immediate Start
Start Time : 11:00
End Time : 14:30
Salary: £9.32
To contribute under specific or general direction to the overall operation and well – being of Ty Storrie by undertaking domestic duties, ensuring a clean and hygienic condition is maintained; following Local Authority and Public Health Wales guidance on infection prevention and control in relation to Covid-19, and covering all aspects of the enhanced cleaning schedules developed to promote excellent Infection Prevention and Control practice.
FULL JOB DESCRIPTION AND PERSON SPECIFICATION ATTACHED
ENHANCED CHILDREN AND ADULT DBS REQUIRED
3.5 hours per day between 11am – 2.30pm

Job Category : Social Care – Qualified
Location : County Hall North, Horsham, West Sussex County Council
Hours Per Week : 30.00
Start Date : Immediate Start
Start Time : 09:00
End Time : 17:30
Salary: £28.14
Senior Practitioner Occupational Therapist
Must have Reablement experience
30 hours a week for 12 weeks

Job Category : Catering & Hospitality
Location : New Tyne Resource Centre, West Sussex County Council
Start Date : Immediate Start
Start Time : 10:00
End Time : 18:00
Salary: £10.01
COOK shifts at New Tyne – all shifts for this care home
Nations Recruitment are currently recruiting for a Cook to deliver a quality of food preparation and delivery to our service users in line with our care principles of ‘wellness, happiness, and kindness’, from within our Kitchen.

You will work under the direction of the Senior Cook/ Home Manager and together with the Catering Team to ensure that the physical, social, psychological and emotional needs of our service users are met.
Main Responsibilities

Essential Skills & Duties of a Cook:
Experience of producing freshly prepared ‘Home Cooked’ Recipes is essential.
A relevant qualification i.e. NVQ Level 1/2, City & Guilds 706/1 & 706/2 is desirable
Assisting in planning and cooking a varied and nutritious diet within provided budgets, whilst taking into account dietary needs of our service users;
The ability to effectively communicate with our care team, service users, and visitors;
Maintain a high standard of food hygiene and food safety to ensure all controls, recording and monitoring required by HACCP, are carried out effectively;

Job Category : Catering & Hospitality
Location : Orchard House Care Home, West Sussex County Council
Start Date : Immediate Start
Start Time : 10:00
End Time : 18:00
Salary: £15.01
COOK shifts at Orchard House – all shifts for this care home
Nations Recruitment are currently recruiting for a Cook to deliver a quality of food preparation and delivery to our service users in line with our care principles of ‘wellness, happiness, and kindness’, from within our Kitchen.

You will work under the direction of the Senior Cook/ Home Manager and together with the Catering Team to ensure that the physical, social, psychological and emotional needs of our service users are met.
Main Responsibilities

Essential Skills & Duties of a Cook:
Experience of producing freshly prepared ‘Home Cooked’ Recipes is essential.
A relevant qualification i.e. NVQ Level 1/2, City & Guilds 706/1 & 706/2 is desirable
Assisting in planning and cooking a varied and nutritious diet within provided budgets, whilst taking into account dietary needs of our service users;
The ability to effectively communicate with our care team, service users, and visitors;
Maintain a high standard of food hygiene and food safety to ensure all controls, recording and monitoring required by HACCP, are carried out effectively

Job Category : Management
Location : London Borough of Tower Hamlets, East London
Salary: £166.44 per day
Hours Per Week : 35.00
Start Date : Immediate Start
Start Time : 09:00
End Time : 17:00

Required an HR Business Partner with expertise in employee relations and change management to provide advice, guidance and support on a number of organisational reviews/TUPE transfers and HR & OD projects.
The successful candidate will be work predominantly from home with some time spent in the office as and when required.

Main Points of Experience:
Structure & change management
Pre planning to post implantation
Worked within HR and led on projects
demonstrate key management principles

You MUST have the following Qualifications / Experience –
CIPD or equivalent, or significant demonstrable experience within HR and employee relations
Direct experience of implementing and supporting restructures/redundancy programmes/TUPE transfers and change programmes
Knowledge of UK employment legislation
Flexible and capable of working with multiple projects simultaneously
Experience of engaging and working and partnering with a senior management team and key stakeholder delivery partners
Excellent communication (both written and verbal) with ability to communicate with all levels including Senior Management.
A creative but practical approach to problem solving
A ‘can do’ attitude with a willingness to help out where needed
Demonstrable experience in unionised environments
Experience in joining organisations with immediate hit-the-ground-running of project roles.

Job Category : Interim Executive
Location : Essex House, Essex County Council, Chelmsford
Hours Per Week : 37.00
Start Date : Immediate Start
Start Time : 09:00
End Time : 17:30
Salary : £170.63 per day
SEND Operations Lead – rate is negotiable for the right candidate.
Please note – candidates must be available for an immediate start.
This position will initially, in line with current government guidance, will be based from home rather than the office. If / when government guidelines change the role may then revert to being office based, whilst retaining some flexible working options.

Job Purpose
Essex County Council (ECC) has embarked upon a programme of change for provision and services with the ambition to profoundly improve the outcomes and life experience of children and young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND).  Our vision is for a SEND system which identifies and assesses need at an early stage and which provides appropriate and support to bring about improved outcomes for children and young people without such high dependence on Essex County Council’s statutory services. 
As SEND Operations Lead you will manage and develop the SEND Operations service, working collaboratively across the quadrant education leadership team, central education services and with health and social care teams.  You will lead effective delivery of ECC’s statutory duties, as outlined in the Childrens and Families Act 2014 and the SEND Code of Practice 2015, regarding the assessment and review processes for children and young people with SEND, in one of four quadrants.
With a Level 4 SEN award or equivalent and evidence of the successful management of SEND and statutory assessment processes, the successful candidate will also have a deep understanding of Children and Families Act 2014 and the SEND Code of Practice 2015.

Screening Questions
Is your candidate educated to RFQ Level 6 (Bachelor’s degree) or equivalent by experience and possesses Level 4 of the SEN awards? Essential

Skills, Knowledge and Experience
Educated to RFQ Level 6 (Bachelor’s degree) or equivalent by experience and possesses Level 4 of the SEN awards.
Evidence of continuing professional development and expert knowledge of the Children and Families Act 2014, SEND Code of Practice 2015 and the local authority’s statutory responsibilities in relation to assessment and review of children and young people with SEND.
Evidence of successful management of SEND services, statutory assessment and review processes.
Evidence of forging effective working relationships with external partners including schools, settings, health and social care colleagues, as well as parents and parental representatives.
Evidence of effectively and sensitively dealing with a wide range of people regarding difficult and complex issues, including the use of effective negotiation and providing successful challenge and support to educational settings and other agencies.
Excellent leadership and behavioural skills with the ability to build and lead a diverse team and work collaboratively across a leadership team to achieve shared goals.
Significant experience in undertaking quality assurance, review and evaluation procedures, including the effective use of data to determine improvement.

Job Category : Catering / Hospitality
Location : Claygate Centre for the Community, Elmbridge Borough Council, Surrey
Hours Per Week : 18.75
Start Date : Immediate Start
Salary: £10.70
Start Time : 09:30
End Time : 13:15

We are looking for a Temporary Assistant Cook to join our Community Support Services team, to provide meals at the Claygate for the Community, located in Claygate, and support the delivery of our Meals on Wheels service.
The role requires an individual who has a friendly and caring attitude, and who can be a team player, offer experience of working within a kitchen and demonstrate an understanding of food safety and hygiene regulations.

Main purpose of role:
• To assist the Centre Cook in the preparation, cooking and serving of food for the Meals-on-Wheels Service and to visitors at the Centre.
• To be responsible for the organisation of the kitchen in the Centre Cook’s absence.
Specific duties and responsibilities:
• To assist in the preparation of meals under the direction of the Centre’s Cook.
• To cook and prepare foods for the Centre’s Community Café / Tea-bar.
• To assemble Meals-on-Wheels delivery containers and undertake their packing, checking numbers, dietary and other requirements.
• Where necessary to ensure all cooking equipment is cleaned after use.
• To ensure that all areas relating to the kitchen are kept to a high standard of cleanliness, including the staff toilet.
• Cook meals including fresh food ingredients from fresh meats to other produce where sauces, soups, gravies and custards need preparing.
• Assist in planning menus in liaison with the Centre Cook.
• Issue instructions to any volunteers who assist in the Centre’s Kitchen.
• Carry out the duties of the Centre Cook in cases when the Cook is on holiday or sick leave.
• To ensure that the standards of safety and hygiene are always met, adhering to food safety regulations.
• To assist generally with activities of older people as when directed by the Centre Manager.

Essential requirements of job holder:

• Good standard of education.
• Experience of working within a commercial kitchen environment.
• Experience of working as part of a team.
• Experience of working with volunteers.
• Ability to understand the Food Safety and Hygiene Regulations.
• Experience of catering for large numbers of people and an understanding of dietary requirements.
• Ability to work on one’s own, and preparedness to carry out additional work to cover other members of the Centre’s kitchen team.
• Ability to communicate with team colleagues and residents.
• Displays professional manner with members of the public.
• Ability to work to tight deadlines.
• Displays a friendly and caring attitude.
• A willingness to apply for a basic DBS disclosure which is required of this position.

Job Category : Housing
Location : Enfield Council
Hours Per Week : 35.00
Start Date : Immediate Start
Start Time : 09:00
End Time : 17:30
Salary:£21.70

General duties of a Review Officer with excellent knowledge and practical application of the law. Experience of carrying out robust enquiries and sound decision making is essential. Candidates must have experience of dealing with solicitors and other advocates representing clients requesting reviews under section 202 of the Housing Act.

I require the candidate to start within 10 days… to support the current team with reducing a volume of cases.

Job Category : Social Care & Health Qualified
Location : Civic Centre, Bromley Council
Hours Per Week : 36.00
Salary: £33.77
Start Date : 28/07/2021
Start Time : 08:30
End Time : 17:00

Team Manager – Safeguarding Team
candidate requires experience at TM level – to be available to start within 2 weeks subject to compliancy
MAIN PURPOSE:
To discharge the authority’s responsibilities under the Children Act 1989 and other relevant legislation with respect to children in need, particularly those in need of protection and those looked after by the authority.

KNOWLEDGE
Comprehensive knowledge of the Children Act 1989 and other relevant legislation, regulations and guidance such as new assessment framework.

Knowledge of the range of services, which are available to children and families, and of the organisational framework within which they are provided.

Knowledge of child development and of family functioning and dynamics.

Knowledge of methods of social work intervention

EXPERIENCE
Appropriate and relevant experience and post-qualification experience of children and families social work within a statutory, voluntary or independent sector organisation. This to include:

Supervising complex Casework

Undertaking contested care proceedings

Supervising Supporting & coaching Social Workers

Experience of Practice teaching

Raising practice standards

QUALIFICATIONS

Degree or equivalent qualification in Social Care

Registered with HCPC

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
A satisfactory enhanced Disclosure Barring Service check is required.