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Job Category : Social Care & Health Qualified
Location : Chepstow Community Hospital, Monmouthshire County Council
Hours Per Week : 37.00
Start Date : Immediate start
Start Time : 09:00
End Time : 17:00
Salary: £28.91

Hospital discharge social worker will need to have previous experience as this post is in Royal Gwent hospital and alone most of the time. Will need to be able to travel between hospital sites.
The Purpose of this Role:-

To facilitate and promote effective planning, co-ordination and communication for individual people who have complex health care needs

To promote the concept of good discharge planning through the integrated working established within Chepstow Community Hospital.

To liaise with the person, family and carers throughout the discharge planning process.

EDUCATION/QUALIFICATIONS/KNOWLEDGE
A professional social work qualification.
An understanding of key principles of current and emerging provision for adults in health and social care services.
Knowledge of the principles of integration.

EXPERIENCE
The ability to represent and apply the values which underpin social work.
Evidence that service users and carers are central to your work.
Evidence of working with service users and carers with a range of needs.

An ability to support people in finding solutions in a creative and flexible way.
Evidence of ability to work in partnership.

Job Category : Legal
Location : Lincolnshire County Council
Hours Per Week : 37.00
Start Date : Immediate start
Start Time : 08:30
End Time : 17:00
Salary: £20.85

An excellent opportunity has arisen for a Commercial Lawyer to join a Local Authority in Lincolnshire on locum basis for three months with a view to extend to six.
This is a full -time role which is offered on a remote basis.
The successful locum will be an experienced lawyer with a minimum of 3 years PQE in contracts and procurement work, ideally within local government.
The person will become an integral part of a small team handling a diverse range of commercial work for the Local Authority and its partner District Councils.
Strong experience of construction matters is required, particularly of NEC and JCT industry standard form.
An immediate start is required so all candidates with the necessary experience should apply without delay.
Benefits include approachable and flexible management, good relationship with client departments and the chance to be involved in a broad range of work including construction projects, frameworks agreements, collaborative procurements, and subsidy advice.
This is a highly rewarding role offered at competitive market rate to be discussed and agreed upon application.
KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS
Must be a lawyer who holds a relevant qualification or has equivalent experience.
Legal skills in one or more areas of expertise and a thorough and working knowledge of all relevant law and procedure in a specialist discipline.
A good. broad, general working knowledge of the law applicable to local government commensurate with grade.
Willing to adapt to new areas of work and take on tasks/duties related to his/her acquired field of expertise competency recognising when he/she lacks the requisite knowledge and requires professional support and supervision.
A competent advocate, if relevant to post and area of work.
A competent legal draftsmen able to depart from precedent to reflect new requirements including in more complex documents.
Interpersonal skills to enable the post-holder to operate at this level, often requiring sensitivity and diplomacy.
Management of a full and substantial workload of matters commensurate with his/her level of expertise.
Able to use his/her skills and expertise to command respect and authority with
those persons who he/she is required to influence, support and advise.
Able to influence and persuade.
Highly effective negotiating skills.
Able to communicate clearly and appropriately both verbally and in writing at all levels.
Understands of the nature of local government in-house legal service and
contributes positively to service development and continuous improvement.
Able to supervise and provide professional support more junior colleagues in a positive and developmental way.
Able to work as an integrated part of the wider Legal Services team, and supportive of colleagues and management.
Able to provide out of hours advice liaison and support to clients requiring immediate advice and decision-making in response to urgent demand.
Able to advise prepare and deliver training.
Knowledge of main office IT packages.
Keep up to date with changes to relevant law and procedure.
Able to travel and keep appointments
The specific knowledge, skills and abilities required with vary depending on the needs of the role. Specific posts may necessitate advanced specialist
knowledge and skills. Post holders should be comfortable working with ambiguity and uncertainty.

Job Category : Admin & Clerical
Location : County Hall, Somerset Council
Hours Per Week : 37.00
Start Date : Immediate start
Start Time : 09:00
End Time : 17:00
Salary: £11.79

To enter and administer Insurance claims on internal Insurance system for staff to process claims, and provide general business support and data entry assistance.

This role is hybrid based, there will be occasions where the team are needed in the office notably on the first few days of any successful appointment, but otherwise the majority of them work from home.

Job Category : Facilities & Environmental Services
Location : Raglan Depot, Monmouthshire County Council
Hours Per Week : 17.50
Start Date : Immediate start
Start Time : 03:30
End Time : 19:00
Salary: £12.00

Your responsibilities are to:-

To complete cleaning tasks of washing floors and walls, sweeping, emptying litter bins, polishing and dusting.
To undertake the cleaning of sanitary areas.
To safely operate vacuum cleaners and polishing/scrubbing machines.
To ensure that adequate stock of cleaning materials are maintained.
To report all faults of cleaning equipment to the supervisor.
To ensure the correct use of chemicals at all times.
To work as a member of Monmouthshire’s Facilities Unit at any site.
To undertake any necessary training for the post.
To observe any requirements outlined by the Monmouthshire Facilities Unit Quality Procedural Manual in relation to quality standards.
To observe Health and Safety regulations, as laid down by the authority to ensure the safety of themselves and others.
To abide by the principals and practice of equal opportunity as laid down in the Councils Equal Opportunities Policy

Job Category : Social Care & Health Qualified
Location : Mendip Hub, Somerset Council
Hours Per Week : 37.00
Start Date :Immediate start
Start Time : 08:30
End Time : 17:00
Salary: £28.19

*Successful candidate will be expected on site daily

Social Worker to work in Bath Royal United Hospital to support discharge planning

Job Category : Social & Healthcare Qualified
Location : County Hall, Isle of Wight Council
Hours Per Week : 37.00
Start Date : Immediate start
Start Time : 09:00
End Time : 17:30
Salary: £33.70

We are looking to recruit two experienced team managers to lead two new teams of child support and protection. These teams operate on a 6 week duty cycle , supporting referrals, assessments and planning for child protection, child in need and looked after children and involve in court work. The focus of the team manager role is to ensure the consistency of performance and the quality of social work practice.

Job Category : Social Care – Qualified
Category : Permanent Recruitment
Location : London Borough of Sutton
Start Date : Immediate start
Start Time : 09:00
End Time : 17:00
Base Salary : £34,809.00

Top Point Salary : £44,628.00
*** THIS ORDER IS FOR PERMANENT ROLE AVAILABLE TO START ASAP – ROLE SET WITH DECEMBER END DATE TO ENSURE CANDIDATES SUBMITTED ***

Salary – (Grade 8): £34,809 – £44,628 (£44,628 unconsolidated maximum)
Social Workers receive a Welcome Bonus of £1000 paid in your first month salary followed by a Retention Bonus of £1000 after your first completed year of service, a retention bonus of £2000 after your second completed year, followed by a retention bonus of £3000 every completed year thereafter.

Description of job role and department
⦁ As a social worker in the London Borough of Sutton your role will be to act as an officer of the Local Authority and execute statutory functions ensuring that individuals are safeguarded and supported to achieve positive outcomes.
⦁ You will work in partnership with people, other professionals and agencies and intervene to safeguard individuals, promote social change, maximise independence and provide appropriate information and advice about third sector and universal services which support positive outcomes.
⦁ You will have the ability to apply professional curiosity and use social work theories and knowledge to formulate and test hypotheses reaching a professional judgement and decision.
⦁ You will produce a good standard of professional documentation relevant to your service area and be able to prioritise your workload and work within defined timescales.
⦁ Principles of human rights and social justice are fundamental to the role and you will be required to be able to effectively balance the protection of individual rights against the need to use professional authority and accountability effectively to safeguard vulnerable individuals.
You will uphold the profession and act a representative of the Local authority in a variety of forums.
Person specification (knowledge, skills, experience and behaviours required in the role)

1. Social work qualification and at least one year’s post qualifying experience in a social work role and be able to meet the requirements of the social work regulator. With the exception of Newly qualified Social Workers (ASYE).
2. A current valid UK driving licence and the use of a car for work, with valid insurance covering business use – where required.
3. Demonstrate an effective and active use of supervision for accountability, professional reflection and development
4. Demonstrate an ability and understanding of the frameworks, theory and research which are applicable to the practice setting.
5. Demonstrate a working knowledge and understanding of the legal and policy frameworks and guidance that inform social work practice and which safeguard vulnerable service users. (Relating specifically to the area in which this post is placed).
6. Demonstrate an ability to clearly and effectively communicate with service users, families and carers colleagues, and other professionals ensuring that individual’s views opinions and wishes are explicitly recorded using a range of tools and techniques applicable to the service sector.
7. Have excellent organisational skills and be able to prioritise workload according to risk and need.
8. Demonstrate the ability to work as an autonomous professional and an ability to produce succinct and clear professional documentation which is of an excellent standard and in line with statutory and local timescales and local protocol.
9. Demonstrate skills in sharing information appropriately and respectfully and recognise lines of accountability and the boundaries of professional autonomy and discretion.
   Be familiar with and demonstrate practice which meets the required level within social work frameworks. The PCF and KSS underpin the role and expectations of a Social Worker in the People Directorate

Job Title: Money Laundering Reporting Officer (MLRO)

Location: London, UK

Employment Type: Permanent, Full-time

Schedule: Monday to Friday, 09:00 to 18:00

Start Date: Immediate

Salary: £80,000 – £110,000 per annum (commensurate with experience)

Company Overview: We are a leading car finance company dedicated to providing innovative and customer-centric financial solutions. We are seeking a highly skilled Money Laundering Reporting Officer (MLRO) to join our compliance team. This critical role will ensure that our firm adheres to all anti-money laundering (AML) regulations and maintains the highest standards of compliance.

Job Summary: The MLRO will act as the focal point for all AML activities within the company, ensuring compliance with Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) regulations and other relevant legislation. The role involves oversight of AML systems and controls, managing suspicious activity reports, and ensuring the firm meets its regulatory obligations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Regulatory Compliance:
  • Act as the primary point of contact for all AML-related matters within the company.
  • Ensure compliance with FCA rules regarding systems and controls for financial crime.
  • Oversee adherence to relevant UK and European AML legislation and regulations.
  • Serve as the Nominated Officer for suspicious activity reports (SARs).
• Reporting and Liaison:
  • Liaise with the National Crime Agency (NCA) on suspicious transactions and other relevant matters.
  • Produce and present required reports and statements to satisfy internal and external regulatory requests.
  • Provide regulatory advice and guidance to the company on financial crime compliance.
• Training and Awareness:
  • Develop and deliver training programs on AML policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements.
  • Promote a culture of compliance within the company, aligning with the company’s vision, values, and risk appetite.
• Strategic Planning:
  • Assist in developing and executing business plans to enhance the financial crime risk mitigation regime.
  • Manage key projects and programs to address identified compliance gaps.
  • Ensure the production and compliance of an annual plan consistent with the group’s compliance requirements.
• Stakeholder Management:
  • Build and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
  • Manage regulatory affairs with relevant authorities on behalf of senior management and the board of directors.

Candidate Requirements:

• Experience:
  • Minimum of 3 years as an MLRO or 8 years as a Deputy MLRO or in a compliance/financial crimes role.
  • Extensive knowledge of anti-financial crime legislation and sanctioning regimes applicable in the UK and Europe.
  • Understanding of the structure, policies, procedures, and regulations for car finance companies.
• Skills and Knowledge:
  • Thorough understanding of sanctions requirements from entities such as the UN, EU, and OFAC.
  • Familiarity with typologies of financial crimes relevant to the car finance industry.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Qualifications:
  • Relevant certifications in compliance or financial crime (preferred).
  • Driving Licence (preferred).

What We Offer:

• Opportunities for professional development in a growing company.
• Competitive compensation commensurate with professional experience.
• Face-to-face position in our London office.
• Availability to travel as required.

Application Process: To apply for this position, please submit your resume and a cover letter detailing your qualifications and experience relevant to the role of MLRO

Job Category : Administration
Location : West Sussex County Council
Hours Per Week : 37.00
Start Date : Immediate start
Start Time : 09:00
End Time : 17:30
Salary: £13.02

Working Pattern: Full time – 37 hours per week
Working Arrangements: Hybrid working with 2 days in office, minimum.
Office Location: County Hall Chichester
Pay rate: Grade 6
Length of contract: 6 months

We are looking for a co-ordinator who will join our team of admin support. You’ll be providing self-directed and proactive, confidential professional business and administrative support. This will include various admin tasks including such as attending complex meetings to produce written records, and providing assistance to senior leaders to enable them to deliver their strategic objectives and key outcomes.
Some general information: – The team works on varying tasks supporting WSCC with CYPL (Children, Young People and Learning) – The team are friendly and collaborative, passionate and a highly valued support addition to the directorate – Projects within the department range from close work with Assistant Directors (managing diaries, meetings, agendas etc) to project support for specific challenges within the directorate (i.e. Ofsted, Improvement Board Project)

Agency staff are treated as part of the service and encouraged to attend transformational and other leadership events.
Required experience and skills
(These will be used as the shortlisting criteria)
Key Skills:

1. Ability to build strong working relationships to negotiate and influence across
   the organisation.
2. Ability to demonstrate an understanding of risk and recommend appropriate
   course of action.
3. Ability to communicate, both orally and in writing, complicated or sensitive
   information to a range of audiences to achieve positive outcomes.
4. Highly accurate IT and keyboard skills, including Word, Excel and PowerPoint
   and be adept and proactive at picking up new technologies quickly.
5. Good time management to manage short deadlines and conflicting priorities.
   Qualifications and/or experience:
   • GCSE English and Maths, or equivalent qualification or experience operating
   at this level of literacy and numeracy.
   • A recognised qualification in office skills or administration, or a businessrelated subject at level 2 or 3 of the national qualifications framework, or
   have acquired equivalent experience within the workplace.
   • Experience of providing business support, advice and/or guidance to others.
   • Experience of forming effective working relationships.
   • Experience of administrative tasks and processes.
   • Experience of inputting data and using databases.
   • Experience of working in a fast paced, innovative work environment, whilst
   remaining calm.
   • Experience of applying relevant legislation, policies and/or procedures to
   individual pieces of work.
   • Good, up-to-date working knowledge of legislation relevant to the specialist
   area of the post e.g. West Sussex Continuum of Need, working together 2015
   and Children’s Act 1989 – Desirable

Job location: High Street, Esher, Surrey, KT10 9SD, HR4 0LE, Elmbridge Borough Council
Hours per week: 37
start date: Immediate start
Salary: £19.53 per hour

About the role
You will be responsible for collecting debt for the Council.

The main purpose of the role:
Assist the Debt Recovery Officer with the collection of outstanding debt.
Specific duties and responsibilities
The postholder will provide the duties below in relation to three main areas namely, Local Taxation, Housing Benefits Overpayments and Sundry Debt Recovery. Progress through the grade for the bar (25) will be based on sufficient knowledge of each area.

The duties are:
Control and reconciliation of the system.
Provide assistance, advice and training (as required).
Pursue the recovery of debts due in accordance with agreed procedures (Corporate Debt Policy).
Responsible for responding to all customer enquiries, whether by email, phone or in person at reception and negotiating appropriate repayment arrangements.
Responsible for working with external partner debt collection agency, ensuring prompt referral on ongoing liaison including Attachment of Earnings.
Managing direct debits.
Maintenance of user manual.

Experience
Has worked in a Local Government Environment.
At least 1 year in Debt Management/Recovery.
Has accounts receivable experience within a large multi-functional organisation.
Dealing with Debt Recovery Agents/Solicitors.

Job location: College Gardens, Ilford, Greater London, IG4 5HW, Redbridge Council
Hours per week: 36
start date: Immediate start
Salary: £17.54 per hour

To contribute to the planning of and facilitating groups for families of children in the early years with additional needs within the Redbridge SEND Hub, located at the Redbridge Children’s Centre. This will include direct delivery of sessions throughout the year and will include supporting young children who may have a range of complex needs with all aspects of their development, including any self-care needs.

To identify needs of children and their families and support Early Years and Childcare colleagues on carry out targeted support.

To offer advice and guidance to parents on supporting children with additional needs within the early years.

To promote and support inclusive practice across the Redbridge Children’s Centres by offering practical advice in planning appropriate activities and sessions in early years settings .The role will require visiting settings across the local authority and locations may change regularly.

To contribute to the data collection and reporting processes

To carry out all duties in accordance with the borough’s equal opportunity policy and equality impact assessment

To undertake any other duties that are deemed commensurate with the role

Job Category : Social Care & Health Non-Qualified
Location : Guildhall, Royal Borough of Kingston
Hours Per Week : 36.00
Start Date : Immediate start
Start Time : 09:00
End Time : 17:00
Salary: £18.95

Experienced broker required to cover a period of secondment until 31/03/25.
Must have knowledge of IAS and experience in placements for older people and/or supported living for Learning Disability and Mental Health working age adults.

Job location: Plough Lane, Hereford, Herefordshire, HR4 0LE, Herefordshire Council
Hours per week: 37
start date: Immediate start
Salary: £32.16 per hour
Lawyer 1 – Contracts
Business Mileage 45p per mile

We are looking to recruit a lawyer to join our Contracts and Major Projects team. You will be joining a small team of lawyers dealing with a variety of matters, primarily contracts, grants, procurement and company law.

You’ll be a qualified barrister, solicitor or legal executive who is a fellow of CiLEX with an impressive knowledge of contract and company law. You will be able to demonstrate experience and knowledge of subsidy control, company law, contract law and drafting a wide range of contracts including standard build contracts such as JCT or NEC4. Knowledge of Data Protection legislation would be an advantage but not essential. You will be able to work unsupervised and carry your own caseload. You’ll have excellent communication skills, refined analytical skills and the ability to deputise for more senior team members as required.

You will provide legal advice and assistance on a wide range of issues, varying in complexity, working closely with the Council’s departments in order to proactively co-ordinate, problem solve and manage a large number of instructions.

Category : Permanent Recruitment
Location : Barnet Council
Hours Per Week : 36.00
Start Date : 07/10/2024
Base Salary : £45,021.00
Top Point Salary : £50,031.00

Must haves:
• Must have a minimum of 2 years UK experience working in adult social care as a social worker
• Must have experience of supervising or mentoring social worker staff
• Must have experience of complex case work

Expectation to:
Social Worker Lead Practitioners are expected to deliver Barnet’s vision of strengths based social care we rely on working closely with our partners and importantly our competent, confident, creative, and caring workforce

Responsibilities will include:
• The mentoring and supervision to staff within the team ensuring professional standards and best practice.
• Ensuring that the responsibility of safeguarding adults at risk is a fundamental element of this job and that the principles are embedded in all procedures, practices, professional advice, decisions and support.
• Working alongside and when required deputising for the team manager to prompt an environment of a supportive team enabling them and yourself to work with individuals to promote and support independence choice and control with wellbeing at the heart of everything we do.
• Conducting individual complex assessments and safeguarding enquiries to establish clear, relevant, proportionate, and appropriate options for the individual to meet their identified outcomes.
• Working in partnership with adults, their families, carers and advocates, colleagues, external organisations to provide appropriate, professional social work support for vulnerable older people, adults with physical and sensory impairment or learning disability and carers
We offer a 36 hour a week, hybrid working with a mixture of office and home working, although staff are welcome to be office based fulltime if they wish.
In return you will get:
• Supportive and visible leadership, enabling staff to talk about opportunities and express concerns.
• Free parking where available near our offices.
• Modern office working environment including free tea and coffee
• Tools, processes, and investment in excellent learning and development that help staff to be happy, efficient and effective
• 31 days annual leave
• Staff discounts of up to 25% with over 1,500 retailers national wide
• Broad range of payroll benefits including cycle to work, eye care vouchers, car leasing, home & electronics , travel and gym membership
• Employee well-being service including confidential employee assistance
• Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme, which provides a valuable guaranteed income in your retirement together with security for your dependents.

Please note candidates will be expected to attend an interview in person (we are based in Colindale)
Candidates will be required to complete a written exercise and a short presentation

Job Category : Interims
Location : Isle of Wight Council
Hours Per Week : 37.00
Start Date : Immediate start
Start Time : 09:00
End Time : 17:30
Salary: £275.00 per day

Day rate offered at £250 per day, however there is some scope to increase this based on experience/qualification level. At the discretion of Isle of Wight hiring manager.
Start ASAP

• MRICS qualified desirable or demonstrable experience of undertaking general practice estates surveying roles in a public or Local Authority sector.
• General practice surveying position with focus on Landlord & Tenant work across a diverse Local Authority commercial portfolio of operational and income producing investment assets.
• Knowledge of the isle of Wight and its property market. (Desirable)
• Experience of a local government environment. (Desirable)
• Car owner and/or driver..(Desirable)

• To lead on estate management and landlord and tenant matters for the Council.
• Deliver a specialist general property service, which engages customers/stakeholders and enables them to make effective use of the service. Develop the service, using customer/stakeholder consultations to inform requirements. Ensure the service is delivered to the quality, organisational and professional standards required.
• Work with other professionals and service areas to provide a seamless support service. Liaise with other agencies on operational issues and to ensure effective service delivery.
• Ensure all required records and information are maintained correctly. Use technical knowledge and expertise to analyse information, identify areas of potential concern and recommend options/solutions. Research and evaluate current issues, developments, good practice and legislation changes in work area. Work with partner organisations as required.
• Assist the Strategic Head of Property services and Asset Management, Property & Assets and other property teams (Corporate Estate Management and Corporate Property Maintenance) as required with providing a professional, experienced and quality property service.
• Assist officers of the council on all Property Assets Team property matters as required, such as providing or (if appropriate) obtaining valuation advice, advising on title/leases/legal documents in association with colleagues in the Legal department, etc.
• Provide the property input to corporate projects as required, such as (but not limited to) major capital projects, acquisitions, disposals, the Council’s accommodation strategy, service area property requirements and regeneration schemes.
• Provide a property management service dealing with the Council’s rented out property portfolio, overseeing the invoicing of tenant’s rents and service charges, liaising with tenants, and dealing with tenant-related issues such as assignments.
• To put in place and manage wayleave and easement arrangements for the Council.
• Undertake negotiations for rent reviews, lease renewals and new lettings as appropriate, whether as landlord or tenant. Appoint dilapidations surveyors and manage dilapidations issues as necessary.
• To represent the Council at a range of meetings and negotiations as necessary to deliver the above.
• As requested, to oversee the payment of rents on behalf of the Council.

Qualifications
Educated to degree standard or equivalent
Relevant professional / vocational qualification.
May require relevant certifications including evidence of fluency in English language

Job Category : Trade & Operatives
Location : The Deane Depot, Somerset Council
Hours Per Week : 37.00
Start Date : Immediate Start
Start Time : 08:00
End Time : 16:00
Salary: £16.47

To provide a repairs and maintenance service to over 5,600 communal areas, tenanted properties and empty homes to the council’s standards, statutory requirements, and relevant building regulations.

This role is critical to ensure our housing stock in maintained to statutory legislation and repairs are completed to prescribed timescales, such as resolving defects causing damp and mould as detailed in the Social Housing Regulation Act 2023.

PLEASE NOTE THIS ROLE WILL PART OF SMALL TEAM WHO WILL FOCUS ON DAMP AND MOULD CASES.
Qualifications

Essential
Good general standard of education (minimum to GCSE standard or equivalent, including English and Mathematics Grades C/4 or above)
Evidence of continuing development of professional and management skills, e.g. through training, qualification and/or experience.

Relevant qualifications in the built environment / construction for example: BTEC or equivalent Level 2 building or multi skilled maintenance operatives’ level 3, HNC, HND or equivalent experience.

Desirable
Site Supervisor Safety Training Scheme (SSSTS)
City and Guilds maintenance operations NVQ2 (plastering, tiling, carpentry, painting, and decorating. Kitchen fitting, flooring, screeding etc). Membership of a professional body, where such a relevant body exists.
Apprenticeship served.
Health and Safety Qualification

Knowledge

Essential
Competent in the use of Microsoft Office
Demonstrates a range of management skills – able to deploy resources and staff, manage change and respond flexibly.
Organised, conscientious, energy, drive, confident and assertive.
Knowledge and understanding of Health & Safety legislation such as Health & Safety at Work Act 1974 and Management of Health and Safety Regulations.
Working knowledge of relevant regulations e.g. building regulations, decent homes and Landlord and Tenant Act 1987
Compliance requirements in relation to housing and communal areas.

Desirable
A demonstrable track record and consistent achievement at professional level within an organisation of comparable scope and complexity.
Able to demonstrate understanding, experience and knowledge of policy and activities within your area of expertise.
Relevant Local Government experience and understanding of the whole Local Government sector and its current challenges.
Facilitates organisational, individual, and personal learning and development.
Political sensitivity and commitment to public service ethos.
Experience with working with elected members, or in a political environment.

Skills

Essential
Excellent communication skills both written and oral, with a good telephone manner.
Use of electronic systems for workload, completion of repairs and reporting of concerns.
Good interpersonal skills.

Hours: 37
Salary: HC08 £33,945 – £38,223 (plus market supplement of £5,000 per year £38,945 – £43,223)
Location: Hereford, Herefordshire Council
Relocation package of up to £10,000 available
Contract: Permanent

The role

We are looking for experienced Social Workers to help us on our improvement journey. Come and join us on our Restorative Journey of Improvement to gain the best for children and families in Herefordshire.

Working within the Assessment Team, you will work directly with children and families, alongside other staff within the Directorate and partner agencies. Ensuring referrals are responded to in a child focused and timely way, you will carry out assessments and investigate concerns so that a decision can be made regarding the most appropriate support for the child and family.

You will be fully qualified (DipSW, CQSW, CSS or equivalent), with a minimum of 2 years’ experience in statutory social care. With honed skills in assessment, report writing, and managing a complex caseload, you will be dedicated to improving the lives of children and families within Herefordshire.

Herefordshire is on a journey and we would like you to be part of our next chapter. This is an exciting opportunity to have a genuine impact on the local authority and help improve and protect the children and young people within it.

The job description & person specification can be found in a seperate document attached to this order.

We Offer

A competitive salary, generous holiday entitlement, and access to our contributory pension and staff benefits scheme, which includes:
Social Worker starting salary of £33,945 – £38,223 (plus market supplement of £5,000 per year £38,945 – £43,223)
Welcome payment £5,000 for experienced social workers joining our children’s teams.
Relocation packages: support of up to £10,000.
Pension Scheme Enrolment in the Local Government (LGPS).
Professional development: protected time and budget to support social workers develop themselves and their careers.
Career progression: clear pathways to progress to senior social worker level.
Generous Annual Leave: 31 days’ annual leave (pro rata) plus bank holidays. You can also purchase an additional 10 days per annum.
Flexible working: flexi-time, job-share, part-time hours and, in some instances, home working.
Employee Assistance Programme: 24/7 access to support and counselling.
Payment of professional membership fees.
Pick your perks – our benefits include access to a range of retail, leisure, holiday and health benefits. This includes savings, cash back and discounts.

About Us

Herefordshire is a beautiful, historic county located in the heart of the Marches on the border with Wales. We are one of the most rural and sparsely populated counties in England with a wealth of unspoilt countryside, distinctive heritage, and lively and attractive market towns.

Our priority in Herefordshire is to keep children safe and give them a great start in life. It’s the priority for the council, our partners and for all of us who work with Children & Young People.

How do we do this? By having dynamic, dedicated, passionate and professional staff who work in a culture that focuses on what we can achieve with children, what they can achieve themselves, and the relationship we build with families and partners to enable this. We have invested heavily in training and developing staff in our relational practice approach with our improvement partner Leeds City Council, so it’s an exciting time to join Herefordshire – we believe in investing in you so you can be the best you can be!

Herefordshire has a really strong team ethos. Our teams are passionate about the work they do and the positive difference they and the teams they are in make to people’s lives. This is all underpinned by the focus and support from their managers and the council as a whole.

We will deliver better support to our most vulnerable children and their families, develop stronger relationships with partners across the region, and beyond.

Come to Herefordshire and join the journey.

Herefordshire Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children & young people and vulnerable adults. If you are offered this position, it will be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service enhanced check and further pre-employment checks.

We will deliver better support to our most vulnerable children and their families, develop stronger relationships with partners across the region, and beyond. Therefore, we take our commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults seriously and expect all of our staff, visitors and volunteers to share in this commitment.

Contract: Permanent
Location: Hereford, Herefordshire Council
Hours: 37 hours
Salary: 08HC £33,945 – £38,223 (plus market supplement of £5,000 per year £38,945 – £43,223)

Relocation package of up to £10,000 available

The role

We are looking for experienced Social Workers to help us on our improvement journey. Come and join us on our Restorative Journey of Improvement to gain the best for children and families in Herefordshire.

Working within the Child Protection Court Team you will thrive bringing your knowledge and experience to these face-paced teams. You will work closely with colleagues from multiple professions to ensure that the voice of the child is always heard.

You will be fully qualified (DipSW, CQSW, CSS or equivalent), with a minimum of 2 years experience in statutory social care. Confident in managing a complex caseload, with strong report and experience of taking the stand and giving oral evidence you will be dedicated to improving the lives of children and families within Herefordshire.

Herefordshire is on a journey and we would like you to be part of our next chapter. This is an exciting opportunity to have a genuine impact on the local authority and help improve and protect the children and young people within it.

About Us

Herefordshire Council Child Protection & Court Teams

The Childrens Child Protection & Courts teams are based in the centre of Hereford with good transport links to get around the City as needed. The staff are very welcoming and are always keen to offer help and guidance if needed to anyone new to the team.

There are 5 teams which are made up of a Team Manager, 1 Senior Practitioner, 6 Social Workers and 4 family support workers. We work in the main Herefordshire Council offices at Plough Lane working from the office gives everyone a chance to catch up and meet new staff and ask any questions, there is also flexibility for working at home.

We work alongside families in improving outcomes for their children, we have a restorative approach to social work and this is also evident in the team culture and senior management style as we are always available for discussions on complex matters which we work together to ensure the right outcome is achieved for our families.

The Social Workers work closely with the Council’s Legal Team to complete Court applications this can be a learning experience for Social Workers but plenty of support is available to help when needed, we have court progression officers who support the teams in ensuring we meet court timescales and identify any training that may be required to ensure that our staff feel equipped & supported.

Regular supervision takes place each month and you will have an allocated supervisor, who is available on a daily basis, for both formal and informal supervision sessions and case discussions.

We are happy to welcome new Social Workers so please consider joining us!

We Offer

A competitive salary, generous holiday entitlement, and access to our contributory pension and staff benefits scheme, which includes:
Social Worker starting salary of £33,945 – £38,223 (plus market supplement of £5,000 per year £38,945 – £43,223)
Welcome payment £5,000 for experienced social workers joining our children’s teams
Relocation packages: support of up to £10,000
Pension Scheme Enrolment in the Local Government (LGPS)
Professional development: protected time and budget to support social workers develop themselves and their careers.
Career progression: clear pathways to progress to senior social worker level
Generous Annual Leave: 31 days’ annual leave (pro rata) plus bank holidays. You can also purchase an additional 10 days per annum
Flexible working: flexi-time, job-share, part-time hours and, in some instances, home working
Employee Assistance Programme: 24/7 access to support and counselling
Payment of professional membership fees
Pick your perks – our benefits include access to a range of retail, leisure, holiday and health benefits. This includes savings, cash back and discounts.

About Us

Herefordshire is a beautiful, historic county located in the heart of the Marches on the border with Wales. We are one of the most rural and sparsely populated counties in England with a wealth of unspoilt countryside, distinctive heritage, and lively and attractive market towns.

Our priority in Herefordshire is to keep children safe and give them a great start in life. It’s the priority for the council, our partners and for all of us who work with Children & Young People.

How do we do this? By having dynamic, dedicated, passionate and professional staff who work in a culture that focuses on what we can achieve with children, what they can achieve themselves, and the relationship we build with families and partners to enable this. We have invested heavily in training and developing staff in our relational practice approach with our improvement partner Leeds City Council, so it’s an exciting time to join Herefordshire – we believe in investing in you so you can be the best you can be!

Herefordshire has a really strong team ethos. Our teams are passionate about the work they do and the positive difference they and the teams they are in make to people’s lives. This is all underpinned by the focus and support from their managers and the council as a whole.

We will deliver better support to our most vulnerable children and their families, develop stronger relationships with partners across the region, and beyond.

Come to Herefordshire and join the journey.

Herefordshire Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children & young people and vulnerable adults. If you are offered this position, it will be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service enhanced check and further pre-employment checks.

We will deliver better support to our most vulnerable children and their families, develop stronger relationships with partners across the region, and beyond. Therefore, we take our commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults seriously and expect all of our staff, visitors and volunteers to share in this commitment.

Contract: Permanent
Location: Hereford, Herefordshire Council
Hours: 37 hours
Salary: 08HC £33,945 – £38,223 (plus market supplement of £5,000 per year £38,945 – £43,223)

Relocation package of up to £10,000 available

Hi, my name is Tori Lynch and I am the new permanent Head of Service for Corporate Parenting in Herefordshire. I am really excited to be sharing some opportunities for you to come and join our Children in Care teams. We are making huge progress against our plans for improvement and are looking for passionate and committed Social Workers for our Children in Care teams who value the opportunity to work directly with children and families. We have a strong coproduction ethos in the service helping children feel a sense of belonging, security and supporting them to thrive and achieve.

If you would like an informal discussion about the role, please contact me by either phone call, 01432 260866, or via email tori.lynch@herefordshire.gov.uk

Working within the Children & Young People in Care Team you will thrive bringing your knowledge and experience to this supportive team, to make a difference. You will work closely with colleagues from multiple professions to ensure that the voice of the child is always heard. This is an exciting opportunity to have a genuine impact on the local authority and help improve and protect the children and young people within it.

We recognise the importance of feeling valued as a Social Worker and ensure that we celebrate staff achievements, give shout outs to recognise good practice and promote a working environment where staff feel valued, supported and developed in their role. Good training opportunities are regularly provided.

We Offer

A competitive salary, generous holiday entitlement, and access to our contributory pension and staff benefits scheme, which includes:
Basic Salary of £33,945 – £38,223 (plus market supplement of £5,000 per year £38,945 – £43,223)
Market rate supplement £5,000 per year
Welcome payment £5,000 for experienced social workers joining our children’s teams
Relocation packages: support of up to £10,000
Flexible working: flexi-time, job-share, part-time hours and, in some instances, home working
Pension Scheme Enrolment in the Local Government (LGPS)
Professional development: protected time and budget to support social workers develop themselves and their careers.
Career progression: clear pathways to progress to senior social worker level
Generous Annual Leave: 31 days’ annual leave (pro rata) plus bank holidays. You can also purchase an additional 10 days per annum
Employee Assistance Programme: 24/7 access to support and counselling
Payment of professional membership fees
Pick your perks – our benefits include access to a range of retail, leisure, holiday and health benefits. This includes savings, cash back and discounts.
About Us

Herefordshire is a beautiful, historic county located in the heart of the Marches on the border with Wales. We are one of the most rural and sparsely populated counties in England with a wealth of unspoilt countryside, distinctive heritage, and lively and attractive market towns.

Our priority in Herefordshire is to keep children safe and give them a great start in life. It’s the priority for the council, our partners and for all of us who work with Children & Young People.

How do we do this? By having dynamic, dedicated, passionate and professional staff who work in a culture that focuses on what we can achieve with children, what they can achieve themselves, and the relationship we build with families and partners to enable this. We have invested heavily in training and developing staff in our relational practice approach with our improvement partner Leeds City Council, so it’s an exciting time to join Herefordshire – we believe in investing in you so you can be the best you can be!

Herefordshire has a really strong team ethos. Our teams are passionate about the work they do and the positive difference they and the teams they are in make to people’s lives. This is all underpinned by the focus and support from their managers and the council as a whole.

We will deliver better support to our most vulnerable children and their families, develop stronger relationships with partners across the region, and beyond.

Come to Herefordshire and join the journey.

Herefordshire Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children & young people and vulnerable adults. If you are offered this position, it will be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service enhanced check and further pre-employment checks.

We will deliver better support to our most vulnerable children and their families, develop stronger relationships with partners across the region, and beyond. Therefore, we take our commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults seriously and expect all of our staff, visitors and volunteers to share in this commitment.

Hours: 37
Salary: HC09 £38,223 – £42,403 (plus market supplement of £5,000 per year £43,223 – £47,403)
Relocation package of up to £10,000 available
Contract: Permanent
Location: Hereford, Herefordshire Council
The role

If you are passionate about giving children and young people the best start in life then Herefordshire is the place to be.

Come and join us on our Restorative Journey of Improvement to gain the best for children and families in Herefordshire.

What do we need? We need you to be part of our journey in ensuring our children’s wellbeing is at the top priority. Our priority is for Herefordshire children to be kept safe, happy and fulfilling their potential.

We need dynamic, dedicated, passionate and professional staff who are committed to our children and eager to work collaboratively with partner agencies to make a positive difference to society. This is an exciting opportunity to join our developing team and contribute to creating a safe and supportive, yet challenging, learning environment for Herefordshire’s work force. You will be supported by an established team with a strong commitment to relationship based practice, flexible working and professional development.

We need practitioners with a minimum of 3 years’ experience to join our pool of experienced workers in delivering positive outcomes for our children. We are committed to keeping local children close to their schools, friends and birth families in high quality foster placements that is well supported by our Social workers. We are committed to offer high quality support to our Special Guardians and children who are in Private arrangements.

As a senior practitioner, you have the opportunity to help us with the ongoing development of our staff in their knowledge, experience and practice. You will closely work with the managers to develop the team and deliver high quality service to our children, young people, foster carers, connected carers and special guardians.

You will provide coaching, mentoring, training and support to apprentices, step up students and traditional students. You will lead on areas of practice development and training within the wider service, and support with the implementation of our practice standards, quality assurance framework, professional values, policies and procedures.

You will be supported by the Social Care Academy to be a work based supervisor with the potential to become a Practice Educator as a development pathway. We have a diverse and comprehensive training offer in place to support you in your role. You will also be supported in and expected to identify areas for your professional development through attending training, learning from latest research and good practice, keeping apprised of current statutory guidance and legislation, and hearing from the experiences and feedback of children and families. You will also be supported in and expected to share your learning experience with other practitioners and managers through such methods as in person or virtual training sessions, e-learning modules, videos, podcasts, or any new ideas you create or have experienced.

You will be fully qualified (DipSW, CQSW, CSS or equivalent), with a minimum of 3 years’ experience in statutory social care and dedicated to delivering positive outcomes for our children. You’ll be experienced in assessment skills and supervision roles to help train and support Herefordshire foster carers.

We are committed to keeping local children close to their schools, friends and birth families in high quality foster placements that is well supported by our Social workers. We are committed to offer high quality support to our Special Guardians and children who are in Private arrangements.

This is an exciting opportunity to join our developing team and contribute to creating a safe and supportive, yet challenging, learning environment for Herefordshire’s work force. You will be supported by an established team with a strong commitment to relationship based practice, flexible working and professional development.

Herefordshire is on a journey and we would like you to be part of our next chapter. This is an exciting opportunity to have a genuine impact on the local authority and help improve and protect the children and young people within it.

We Offer

A competitive salary, generous holiday entitlement, and access to our contributory pension and staff benefits scheme, which includes:
Basic Salary of £38,223 – £42,403 (plus market supplement of £5,000 per year £43,223 – £47,403)
Relocation packages: support of up to £10,000.
Welcome payment £5,000 for experienced social workers joining our children’s teams.
Pension Scheme Enrolment in the Local Government (LGPS).
Professional development: protected time and budget to support social workers develop themselves and their careers. We have a diverse and comprehensive training offer in place to support you in your role.
Career progression: clear pathways to progress and supported by the Social Care Academy to be a work based supervisor with the potential to become a Practice Educator as a development pathway.
Generous Annual Leave: 31 days’ annual leave (pro rata) plus bank holidays. You can also purchase an additional 10 days per annum
Flexible working: flexi-time, job-share, part-time hours and, in some instances, home working
Employee Assistance Programme: 24/7 access to support and counselling
Payment of professional membership fees
Pick your perks – our benefits include access to a range of retail, leisure, holiday and health benefits. This includes savings, cash back and discounts.
About Us

Herefordshire is a beautiful, historic county located in the heart of the Marches on the border with Wales. We are one of the most rural and sparsely populated counties in England with a wealth of unspoilt countryside, distinctive heritage, and lively and attractive market towns.

Our priority in Herefordshire is to keep children safe and give them a great start in life. It’s the priority for the council, our partners and for all of us who work with Children & Young People.

How do we do this? By having dynamic, dedicated, passionate and professional staff who work in a culture that focuses on what we can achieve with children, what they can achieve themselves, and the relationship we build with families and partners to enable this. We have invested heavily in training and developing staff in our relational practice approach with our improvement partner Leeds City Council, so it’s an exciting time to join Herefordshire – we believe in investing in you so you can be the best you can be!

Herefordshire has a really strong team ethos. Our teams are passionate about the work they do and the positive difference they and the teams they are in make to people’s lives. This is all underpinned by the focus and support from their managers and the council as a whole.

We will deliver better support to our most vulnerable children and their families, develop stronger relationships with partners across the region, and beyond.

Come to Herefordshire and join the journey.

Herefordshire Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children & young people and vulnerable adults. If you are offered this position, it will be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service enhanced check and further pre-employment checks.

We will deliver better support to our most vulnerable children and their families, develop stronger relationships with partners across the region, and beyond. Therefore, we take our commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults seriously and expect all of our staff, visitors and volunteers to share in this commitment.