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Job Category : Social Care (Qualified)
Location : Grange House (Grantham Area Office), Lincolnshire County Council
Hours Per Week : 37.00
Start Date : Immediate start
Start Time : 09:00
End Time : 17:30
Salary: £24.50

Based in our FAST team in the South Kesteven District. Office base is Grantham .
PURPOSE OF JOB:

It is expected that the post holder will have at least two years, post qualifying experience.

The role is responsible for providing practical and social work support for children, young people and families. This involves holding a more complex caseload. This will include undertaking assessments, visiting children and their families, carrying out interventions, reviewing the work undertaken, direct work with children, young people and families and any other work identified as necessary. All this must be based on best evidence and good practice, privileging the best interests of children and young people. The post holder could be expected to offer mentoring, work-shadowing/work experience opportunities and study towards the Practice Educator qualification and post qualifying modules.

Requirements
Recognised qualification in Social
Registered with the HCPC and
ensure that registration is maintained and renewed appropriately
Professional curiosity
Collaborative, able to work in partnership
Driving Licence

Job Category : Nursing
Location : Newham Dockside, London Borough of Newham
Hours Per Week : 36.00
Start Date : Immediate Start
Start Time : 09:00
End Time : 17:00
Salary: £27.83

1. The post holder will provide expert clinical advice, supervision and support to
   the health visiting skill mix team around specific Public health matters (including
   Domestic Violence, Infant feeding, Accident prevention, Safeguarding and
   Extended services link).
2. The post holder will be responsible for the provision of expert high quality family
   centred Primary Health Service to a defined population including those within the
   Early help neighbourhood and Children’s Centres boundaries within the London
   Borough of Newham.

QUALIFICATIONS
Registered General Nurse RGN/ RSCN/ RM.
RHV/Specialist Practitioner Qualification in Health Visiting
Education to first degree level or equivalent.
Evidence of continuous professional development
Registered Nurse Prescriber

Knowledge
In depth knowledge of the NMC Code (2008)
A comprehensive knowledge of child development.
Knowledge and understanding of relevant current health care legislations /policies at local and national level
Understanding of Equal Opportunity and diversity.
Understanding Risk Management, Clinical governance, audit and outcomes
Awareness of data, its use and requirement within the local council and NHS
Experience
Working with child protection issues.
Experience of direct supervision of skill mix staff and participation in their development.
Experience of working as part of a team and interagency working
IT literate e.g. RiO, word processing, email and internet use.

Job Category : Admin & Clerical
Location : Lincolnshire County Council
Hours Per Week : 37.00
Start Date : Immediate start
Start Time : 09:00
End Time : 17:00
Salary: £10.79

Situated in the Schools Finance Team, the main tasks undertaken will be as follows:
To provide the Schools Finance Team with administrative support and undertake tasks during the annual closure of accounts process.

To assist with the administration of Lincolnshire County Council’s Sickness Insurance Scheme. This entails checking sickness template premiums, invoicing schools, checking monthly sickness & maternity claims, preparing reimbursements of claims.

To upload Schools Forecasts on to the finance system.
To provide administrative support relating to the booking process for schools finance training.
To undertake housekeeping and monitoring tasks in the finance system.
To assist the team with work as allocated by managers of the team.
Lincolnshire County Council currently has a hybrid working model. Therefore both roles will be predominantly home based, however there will also be a requirement for weekly working from LCC’s central Lincoln offices based in Lancaster House (LN1 1XX).

Experience of using excel is essential.

Job Category : Engineering & Surveying
Location : Town Hall, London Borough of Havering
Hours Per Week : 36.00
Start Date : Immediate Start
Start Time : 09:00
End Time : 17:15
Salary: £26.00

Why work for Havering?
Havering is the most eastern London borough, bordered by Essex to the North and East, the River Thames to the South and the boroughs of Redbridge and Barking & Dagenham to the West. It’s one of the largest boroughs in Greater London with a population of 226,000, over 7,000 businesses and an area approaching 40 square miles.
London Borough of Havering currently manage Havering’s social housing stock which is in excess of 12,000 properties.
It is delivering a £3bn investment programme that will improve the borough as a place to live. It will bring thousands of new jobs and genuinely affordable homes while helping to create new business opportunities.
At the London Borough of Havering’s void and repairs team, we pride ourselves on being an innovative organisation with a commitment to the needs of residents living in the borough, with a firm focus on repairs and maintenance of LBH housing stock and PSH managed dwellings on a daily basis and achieving positive outcomes whilst looking at service improvements to enhance resident satisfaction.
An opportunity has arisen for a Maintenance Surveyor to join our high achieving repairs and Voids team who continually exceed their targets in a highly pressurised environment for a 6 month basis
To provide an effective & responsive service to Havering residents relating to repairs and maintenance requirements including defect diagnosis, various inspection and approval regimes, including damp and structural inspections, contractor and works supervision and health and safety to determine the best options and resources available on a case by case basis.
To provide an effective service relating to void properties ensuring lettable standard is achieved and turnaround times achieve the corporate target and minimise rental losses to the Council including works supervision and health and safety to determine the best options and resources available on a case by case basis.
To be responsible for the monitoring and management of performance within the area of responsibility, ensuring that internal and external standards are met and improved upon with the aim of achieving high resident satisfaction.
To carry and manage a case load, to work with individuals including supporting and directing clients to access a broad range of housing services and where appropriate making relevant onward referrals and signpost to other services.
Qualifications: A minimum of 2 years’ experience of working within a customer or property services organisation with a certificated level of technical competency in an associated activity.
A qualification in Building, Housing or management related subject,
or undertaking study which must lead to successful qualification
A good standard of education with English & Maths GCSE grade A-C or equivalent.
Experience:
Significant track-record of operating in all areas of the repairs and maintenance and voids process gained at a case work level within a local authority, housing association, government body or agency or similar.
Experience of effective multi-disciplinary working.
Experience of working effectively within a complex political environment as well as evidence of delivering and monitoring clear standards of performance and service delivery outcomes.
Experience of working on defined operational projects, working to tight deadlines and objectives with minimum supervision.

. Knowledge & Skills:
Ability to have or acquire knowledge an excellent working knowledge of all elements of repairs and maintenance and voids management
Ability to have and maintain a thorough and up to date knowledge of relevant policy and strategy areas, including, but not exclusively:
a. Havering’s housing strategy and related sub strategies.
Havering’s social housing allocations policy

Job Category : Social Care & Health Qualified
Location : County Hall, Somerset County Council
Hours Per Week : 37.00
Start Date : Immediate Start
Start Time : 08:30
End Time : 17:00
Salary: £30.44

Assessment and duty social worker – Taunton and West Somerset

What will I be doing?
Make on-going assessments of allocated cases to reflect individual circumstances including assessment of risk, and the need to ensure that children are protected from significant harm.
Responsible for a caseload of varying complexity, commensurate with experience, ability and qualification; receive and respond to referrals from various sources.
Assess the needs of children and facilities under the appropriate statutory frameworks.
Enable individual’s families and carers to address issues which affect their health, financial, emotional and social wellbeing.

What kind of experience or qualifications do I need?
You will be passionate about relationship-based social work, proud of your profession, and able to reflect and think creatively about how you can build relationships to make a difference to children and families.

You will need to be a qualified social worker registered with Social Work England and have substantial experience working with children and families in social work.

Anything else I should know?
The team for the west of the county are based in County Hall in Taunton, although we are very open to flexible working options. You will hold a full driving licence and have access to your own vehicle as travel is required.

Job Category : Social Care – Unqualified
Location : Thomas Hardy House, Enfield Council
Hours Per Week : 37.50
Start Date : Immediate Start
Start Time : 09:00
End Time : 17:00
Salary: £16.88

The role involves working alongside Social workers, with young adults, previously Looked After by the Local Authority between the ages of 18 – 24years old.
Holding a case load of up to 25 young people, office based work, visits and attending meetings in the local community and outside the borough.
The main duties would be supporting young people through the transition of being a Looked after Child to living independently, working in partnership with education/Training/Employment agencies and housing and health provisions.
Provide high quality and comprehensive support to the service user and empower them to plan, work towards and achieve their care and health outcomes.

Contribute to efficient service delivery as an individual and as part of a team, in accordance with local policies procedures and legislation.

Job Title : Social Worker
Job Category : Social Care & Health Qualified
Location : County Hall, Somerset County Council
Hours Per Week : 37.00
Start Date : Immediate start
Start Time : 08:30
End Time : 17:00
Salary: £30.44

Assessment and duty social worker – Taunton and West Somerset

What will I be doing?
Make on-going assessments of allocated cases to reflect individual circumstances including assessment of risk, and the need to ensure that children are protected from significant harm.
Responsible for a caseload of varying complexity, commensurate with experience, ability and qualification; receive and respond to referrals from various sources.
Assess the needs of children and facilities under the appropriate statutory frameworks.
Enable individual’s families and carers to address issues which affect their health, financial, emotional and social wellbeing.

What kind of experience or qualifications do I need?
You will be passionate about relationship-based social work, proud of your profession, and able to reflect and think creatively about how you can build relationships to make a difference to children and families.

You will need to be a qualified social worker registered with Social Work England and have substantial experience working with children and families in social work.

Anything else I should know?
The team for the west of the county are based in County Hall in Taunton, although we are very open to flexible working options. You will hold a full driving licence and have access to your own vehicle as travel is required.

Job Category : Social Care – Unqualified
Location : Thomas Hardy House, Enfield Council
Hours Per Week : 37.50
Start Date : Immediate start
Start Time : 09:00
End Time : 17:00
Salary: £16.88

The role involves working alongside Social workers, with young adults, previously Looked After by the Local Authority between the ages of 18 – 24years old.
Holding a case load of up to 25 young people, office based work, visits and attending meetings in the local community and outside the borough.
The main duties would be supporting young people through the transition of being a Looked after Child to living independently, working in partnership with education/Training/Employment agencies and housing and health provisions.
Provide high quality and comprehensive support to the service user and empower them to plan, work towards and achieve their care and health outcomes.

Contribute to efficient service delivery as an individual and as part of a team, in accordance with local policies procedures and legislation.

Job Category : Construction Trades & Operatives
Location : Cardiff Castle, Cardiff Council
Hours Per Week : 37.00
Start Date : Immediate Start
Start Time : 09:00
End Time : 17:00
Salary: £11.39

Supervise other staff, cash up liaise with customer

Job Category : Social Care – Unqualified
Location : Edge Hill CFC, Liverpool, L7 1PH, Liverpool City Council
Hours Per Week : 35.00
Start Date : Immediate Start
Start Time : 09:00
End Time : 17:00
Salary: £13.42

Please be aware that Liverpool City Council’s overtime rates have changed to be aligned with what a permanent Liverpool City Council employee is entitled to. If a candidate works under 37 hours in a week, then please do not submit the hours using overtime rates. Please submit these hours using the regular rate. If the workers’ pay rate is under the SCP22 cap (£14.82), then please submit their overtime hours using the standard Saturday Overtime & Sunday Overtime rate types (if they have worked over 37 hours). If the workers’ pay rate is over the SCP22 cap (£14.82), then please submit their overtime hours using the Saturday Overtime (Capped Rate SCP22) & Sunday Overtime (Capped Rate SCP22).

All hours up to 37 in any one week will be paid at plain time. All hours above 37 in any one week will be paid at time and a half (double time on Sunday). For part time staff, overtime worked on Saturday or Sunday will attract the appropriate weekend enhancement after the first 2 hours which will be paid at plain time.
PRIMARY PURPOSE OF THE JOB:
To provide direct supports to children, young people and their families facing a range of difficulties. This role will provide additional support at an early stage to help divert families from requiring higher threshold services.
The service will seek to achieve the following outcomes:
⦁ Improved school attendance
⦁ Improved school behaviour
⦁ Improved health
⦁ Reduced crime/ASB
⦁ Progress to work
⦁ Cost savings (reduction in level of risk, reduction in number of support workers/interventions, etc)
Qualifications and Training
NVQ Level 3 in Child Care and Education, Youth services, Health and Social Care*

A commitment to undertaking further training and development*
Experience

1. Relevant experience of providing targeted programmes of support to children, young people and their families*
2. Experience of undertaking direct work with children, young people and their families*
3. Experience of effective collaborative, multi-agency working to support children and their families*
4. Experience of delivering outreach / home based support to challenging families*

Experience of delivering practical parenting strategies
Skills/Abilities

1. Ability to communicate effectively, using good written, verbal and listening skills with children, young people, their families, other professionals and multi-disciplinary organisations in a wide range of situations, and at different levels in accordance with age and level of understanding*
2. Ability to work alone and as part of a team across a range of services including education, health, housing, employment services etc*

Job Category : Management
Location : Greenbank Offices, Newry, Mourne and Down District Council
Hours Per Week : 37.00
Start Date : immediate Start
Start Time : 09:00
End Time : 17:30
Salary: £17.99

Main Purpose of Post/Job Summary

To manage and develop a comprehensive and flexible Administrative Business Support Service and Business Support team for the allocated department and operate cross-departmentally as required to ensure effective, coordinated implementation of business support service standards and procedures across the Council.

To contribute as an integral member of the team to the provision of a modern, professional, high quality and responsive business support and customer focused service to support the Corporate and Business Plans of Newry, Mourne and Down District Council.

Job Category : Admin / Clerical
Location : Civic Centre, Bromley Council
Hours Per Week : 36.00
Start Date : Immediate Start
Start Time : 08:30
End Time : 17:00
Salary: £10.57

Admin Assistant required for approximately 2 month period to help support the HR Information and Systems team with our transition to a new HR/Payroll system. The role will involve basic data entry tasks, scanning, electronic filing and admin duties.

The role will be hybrid – some requirements to be in the office but can be flexible in regards to days

Job Category : Financial
Location : Sutton Gate, Sutton Housing Partnership
Hours Per Week : 36.00
Start Date : Immediate Start
Start Time : 09:00
End Time : 17:00
Salary: £15.18

Sutton Housing Partnership (established in 2006) manages council housing in Sutton. We aim to bring investment and improvements to homes across the borough. We are responsible for the day-to-day management of housing services to around 6,000 council tenants and 1,500 leaseholders. We are currently seeking a part-time Finance Assistant to join us in working together to deliver homes and communities where residents feel happy and secure.
You will be joining a multi-functional finance team providing support to colleagues, suppliers and customers on matters relating to accounts payable, accounts receivable, adjustment to rent accounts and reconciliations among a varied range of duties.
You will work together with the wider financial team to make sure that key financial targets are achieved and that Sutton Housing Partnership continues to deliver excellent customer service and value for money. This is an exciting time to be joining the team as Sutton Housing Partnership expands our New Deal to residents through directly managed repairs and grounds maintenance services.
We are looking for a customer focussed individual with an interest in finance, an attention to detail and a can-do attitude. This role is a perfect entry-point into a career in finance.
Skills & Experience
Essential:
⦁ Customer focused and solution based approach to dealing with enquiries
⦁ Ability to explain complex matters in non-technical terms
⦁ Accurate and efficient data input skills
⦁ Effectively manage and prioritise workload to meet performance targets
⦁ Proactive approach to problem solving
⦁ Takes ownership within scope of job role and actively seeks to develop skills and knowledge
⦁ Confident in the use of IT, particularly spreadsheets
Desirable:
⦁ Knowledge of large scale accounting systems
⦁ Knowledge of Housing Management databases
⦁ Experience of working in a business accounting team
Qualifications or Proven Experience:
o Minimum of 5 x GCSE at Grades 9-4 (A*-C) including Maths & English (or equivalent).
Expectations
The job holder will:
⦁ Be proactive and take ownership to resolve problems and customer queries
⦁ Communication to the team are managed effectively
⦁ Take ownership and responsibility for own areas of work looking for opportunities for improvement
⦁ Collaborate positively with all SHP staff to deliver high quality financial services
⦁ Use information technology accurately and effectively in accordance with SHP codes of conduct
⦁ Be solution focussed and actively seek areas for continuous improvement
⦁ Provide cover for other team members during staff absence
⦁ Invoices are paid within terms
⦁ take prompt action to collect debt
ensure resident accounts are accurate

Job Category : Admin & Clerical
Location : Civic Offices, Vale of Glamorgan Council
Hours Per Week : 37.00
Start Date : immediate start
Start Time : 09:00
End Time : 17:30
Salary: £14.44

Post within Shared Regulatory Services
MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The Shared Regulatory Service operates across the three partner Councils, Bridgend, Cardiff and the Vale of Glamorgan under a single management structure. The Service is primarily accountable to a Joint Committee of Elected Members, but continues to serve the Licensing and Public Protection Committees of each partner council and in some instances each cabinet on corporate matters.

The job description refers to the principal duties and responsibilities of the Post. It does not necessarily list in detail all the tasks required to carry out these duties and responsibilities.

⦁ Dealing with initial point of contact for communicable disease cases, carrying out set duties, resolving queries at first point of contact and delivering the highest standard of customer service at all times.

⦁ Working with appropriate CRM/Digital tools and other relevant databases to manage cases.

⦁ Managing and working daily case load, meeting set targets for cases worked per shift.  

⦁ Perform Health Protection Support Officer duties in line with the relevant legislative and local requirements and adapting to required changes as per service area needs.
 
⦁ Effective capturing, documenting, and monitoring relevant information to service area standard

⦁ Support and reassure service users whilst effectively communicating any legislative requirement and public health guidance. This may mean signposting service users to local support services. 

⦁ Escalate challenging or complex cases to the clinical lead and work in line with relevant service/safeguarding/welfare guidelines and principles.

⦁ Ensure continuous improvement, initiating, facilitating, and responding to change in a positive manner.

⦁ To support and develop the services involvement in new initiatives, nationally and locally, in identified areas of work (as identified by the Team Manager Clinical Leads (Test Trace Protect Cardiff & Vale).
⦁ To undertake any other relevant duties assigned to the role either through legislative requirements or as allocated by Operational Manager Commercial Services or Team Manager Clinical Leads (Test Trace Protect Cardiff & Vale).
⦁ To maintain personal and professional development to meet the changing demands of the job and participate in appropriate training activities

Job Category : Trade & Operatives
Location : Blackwall Goods Yard Depot, London Borough of Tower Hamlets
Hours Per Week : 35.00
Start Date : Immediate Start
Start Time : 08:00
End Time : 16:00
Salary: £20.29

To carry out repair and maintenance to various types of fleet vehicles.
Undertake the inspection, maintenance and repair of vehicles, plant and equipment including other repairs and modifications on vehicles and equipment that require specialist skills and experience as identified in the person specification attached.

Prepare and present all types of vehicles and motorcycles to appropriate approved testing stations and achieve a high pass rate,

Qualifications
Hold an appropriate vehicle technician qualification (equivalent:
NVQ Level 2 or above).

Hold a full, clean car
Driving Licence and
Motorcycle Driving Licence (150cc minimum).

Hold an appropriate
PCV DD restricted
(minimum) and/or HVG Class 2 (minimum) driving licence.

Qualified to be an experienced MOT vehicle examiner.

Must hold an appropriate MOT vehicle examiner certificate for Class 4, (Class 5) and Class 7 vehicles.

Skills & Experience
Demonstrate at least two years’ experience of undertaking routine, multiskilled, working on cars, light vans and heavy vehicles that are similar to those operated by the Council as well as any specialist equipment attached.
Ability to demonstrate experience and knowledge of undertaking repairs to: o Hydraulic and/or Pneumatic systems o Body panels o Electrical systems o Pedestrianised Vehicles and Motorcycles o Horticultural and Agricultural Equipment

Experience of preparing and presenting vehicles to VOSA testing stations.

Demonstrate experience and knowledge of using Welding equipment

A level of experience and knowledge of: o Paint Spraying
o Fabrication

Knowledge of basic hazards, and appropriate working practices, within a Vehicle
Workshop environment

Job Category : Social Care – Qualified
Location : County Hall North, West Sussex County Council
Hours Per Week : 37.00
Start Date : Immediate start
Start Time : 09:00
End Time : 17:30
Salary: £16.60

Please note – this role requires hybrid working, in the office/community and home. Staff will need to assess and see children in West Sussex, which would need to be at least 3 – 4 days per week on site with 1-2 days working at home.
Use of own car and full drivers licence essential to fulfil the role requirements,

As a Youth Justice Officer you will be passionate about making a difference to high risk, complex and vulnerable children at risk of prosecution, on bail /remand, or subject to Court Orders; ensuring children involved in the youth justice system receive the right intervention at the right time to achieve and sustain best outcomes. You will be a professional who practices effectively, with high quality assessment and judgement skills. Be able to independently manage caseloads with confidence, utilising strong engagement skills and creative interventions. Be recognised as a source of reliable knowledge and advice and be accountable for your own professional development. You will support and advocate for equality and diversity, respecting anyone working for or in contact with WSCC.

Qualifications and experience:
• Relevant professional qualification recognised by one of the YJS statutory partner agencies (Social Work, Probation, Education, Health, Police), e.g. Social Work Degree, Professional Qualification in Probation (PQiP), BA (Hons) Youth Work, Diploma in Counselling/Careers Guidance, PGCE, Registered Nurse qualification, Police Sergeant Level. (NB – Social Work qualified staff are required to be HCPC registered).
OR
• Youth Justice Effective Practice Certificate (YJEPC) and the Foundation Degree in Youth Justice, plus relevant training, and to have practised as a qualified Youth Justice Officer.

• Theoretical knowledge, practice and skills in terms of youth justice and child/ adolescent behaviour, e.g. attachment and developmental trauma, child development, restorative practice, good lives model, desistance theory, RNR.
• Excellent assessment skills and experience of case management.
• Demonstrable experience of writing reports and presenting to a high standard in a Court/formal setting, being able to defend case and confidently challenge when appropriate.
• Extensive experience of multi-agency working to address the needs and risks of adolescents and their families.
• Training and development skills with the ability to successfully transfer bespoke knowledge and “up-skill” new colleagues to enhance and maximise their capabilities.

Job Category : Interims
Location : Bromley Council
Hours Per Week : 36.00
Start Date : Immediate Start
Start Time : 08:30
End Time : 17:00
Salary: £397.33 per day

The London Borough of Bromley are seeking an interim utilities and energy manager to assist with the procurement and management of the council utilities providers and energy requirements.
This person would have experience in the procurement of energy for large public sector organisations or local authorities

Job Category : Social Care – Qualified
Location : County Record Office, Northallerton, DL7 8AD, North Yorkshire County Council
Hours Per Week : 37.00
Start Date : Immediate Start
Start Time : 08:30
End Time : 17:00
Salary: £20.00

Specialist Assistant to support pupils SEMH needs. Monday – Friday, 8.30 – 5.00
Worker will be required to travel between various sites in the following areas;

Hambleton & Richmondshire
Harrogate, Knaresborough, Craven & Ripon
Scarborough, Whitby & Ryedale

The successful applicant will be required to work at sites in one of these areas – more details of this will be discussed at interview.

Mileage paid 40p per mile

Job Category : Financial
Location : London Borough of Hillingdon
Hours Per Week : 36.00
Start Date : Immediate Start
Start Time : 09:00
End Time : 17:00
Salary: £13.39

We are looking for a temporary Technical Support Officer to deliver complex technical and core administrative support to the Waste Service.

Main duties include:

• Managing the team inbox.
• Recording and analysing repeat complaints.
• Creating and using basic reports in excel to support our operations. e.g., Vehicle use, crew monitoring sheets, H&S trackers.
• Data analysis: missed bins, tipping tonnages, vehicle utilisation.
• Data entry – adding tasks to our purpose-built software.
  KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS
  Excellent ICT skills including Word, Excel and Google Docs, and an understanding of case/data management systems
  Ability to use financial systems i.e. Oracle

Job Category : Social Care – Qualified
Location : Crawley Library, West Sussex County Council
JHours Per Week : 37.00
Start Date : Immediate Start
Start Time : 09:00
End Time : 17:30
Salary: £30.20

Location : Crawley Library
Working Arrangements: Workers are expected to be office based 2 to 3 days a week. Visits to families are face to face.
Duty Weeks : PLEASE NOTE THAT ALL SOCIAL WORKERS ARE REQUIRED TO BE IN THE OFFICE FOR DUTY WEEKS – currently one in every six to eight depending on staffing of other teams.

Candidates must be able to drive to fulfil the role requirements.

Full time and experienced part time workers considered

Payrate : We are bound by the MoC, which means pay rates are capped. Whist we are able to pay up to £42, this rate is for those deemed to be at ASW level. Please ensure your candidates are aware that the pay rate they request may not be the rate they are offered; managers are assessing skills and competency at interview. If the candidate is being offered less than requested, we will make the reasoning clear whilst providing feedback

Candidates can start as soon as pre employment checks have passed

The candidate needs:

• To be an experienced Family Safeguarding social worker with at least 2/3 years experience.
• Recent Front line – child protection work – Good assessment skills that are able to identify risk
• Direct work with children to be able to identify their needs
• Good multi agency working experience

About the Team:
The office base for the role is Crawley Library. The office is very central within the town centre so within walking distance to a number of shops and parking. As the geographical area we cover is quite large, a driving licence is required.

Social Workers in our Family Safeguarding teams will undertake meaningful, evidence-based interventions that contribute to improved levels of engagement and safeguarding with parents and children. All of our current staff are currently undergoing training on the new model and motivational interview. You will work within a positive, nurturing environment where successes are celebrated and individuals within the team are supported to grow and develop. The Family Safeguarding Model is based on multi-disciplinary joint children’s and adult teams. The model will therefore be implemented by building on the skills mix of our current children’s social work teams by adding the expertise of community mental health staff, domestic abuse specialists and substance misuse workers. In addition to this the offer will be enhanced by co-locating the teams with early help teams. You will act as a professional who practices effectively with high quality judgement, in situations of complexity, risk, uncertainty and challenge in line with the Professional Capabilities Framework. Manage caseloads with confidence and independence and are recognised as a source of reliable knowledge and advice and use your initiative to broaden your expertise. You help to support case conferences and produce quality assessments, taking shared responsibility and be accountable for your professional development. You will support equality and diversity and respect anyone working for or in contact with WSCC.

WSCC SW TEAMS – BENEFITS Currently planning the roll out of the Family Safeguarding model and starting to arrange training in motivational interviewing for our perm and agency staff. Unfilled vacancy gap less than 5% so teams well staffed. Agency staff are treated as part of the service and encouraged to attend transformational and other leadership events