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Job Category : Social Care – Qualified
Location : Mary Woollett Centre, Doncaster Children’s Services Trust
Hours Per Week : 37.00
Start Date : Immediate start
Start Time : 08:30
End Time : 17:00
Salary: £27.84

Central Help and Protection Team 3
Job Purpose:

Provide a local professional social care service for children, young people and families in need.

Contribute to a range of voluntary and statutory social work activities and carry out professional social work tasks in accordance with recognised social work procedures, evidence-based practice and professional social work ethics.

Manage a case load of “children in need” “at risk of significant harm and / or “looked after,” adhering to legislative and procedural requirements, ensuring the best possible outcomes for the children concerned.

Duties and Responsibilities:

1. To undertake procedurally compliant assessments and section 47 enquiries that clearly identify levels and types of risk or need based on documented evidence.
2. To record and analyse information gathered during the process of social care assessment in line with the case recording policy, local and national guidance and best practice principles.
3. To undertake assessments in such a way as to lead to clear associated plans that address the issues identified for children in Doncaster.
4. To practice with a clear understanding of the relevant legislative principles, an up-to-date knowledge of research, emerging case law and best practice guidance.
5. Engage with children, their carers and families in such a way as to clearly understand their circumstances, wishes and feelings and form conclusions which direct longer-term interventions focussed on the best interests of the child.
6. To have involvement in the process of taking and recording children’s contacts and referrals, contributing to achieving a full understanding of the issues being referred, the relative urgency, the level of risk or need and the action needed in individual cases.
7. Assist in the provision of court statements and prepare reports that may be required by the courts and bodies in connection with children’s services.

Education, Qualifications and Vocational Training
⦁ Professional Social Work Qualification at Degree level
⦁ Registration with Social Work England
⦁ Willingness & ability to obtain &/or enhance qualifications &/or training for development in this post.
⦁ NQSW are expected to successfully complete the 12-month ASYE certification programme
Relevant Experience
Working in a childcare environment or equivalent work with vulnerable groups.
Knowledge And Skills
⦁ Good knowledge of relevant legislation, statutory guidance and social work theory, including presenting evidence to court.
⦁ Good knowledge of best practice risk assessment in Children’s Social Work and adept at undertaking safeguarding investigations.
⦁ Able to demonstrate the standards required by the HCPC competence framework.
⦁ Good communicator especially with children.
⦁ Well organised and efficient.
⦁ Analytical and methodical in approach.

Job Category : Social Care – Qualified
Location : Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council
Hours Per Week : 37.00
Start Date : Immediate Start
Start Time : 09:00
End Time : 17:30
Salary: £28.09

To work within a CIN / CP locality team.
Caseloads will be manageable and will be no more than 20 cases.
Flexible working – two days working from home / three days in the office.

Job Category : Revenue & Benefits
Location : London Borough of Havering
Hours Per Week : 35.00
Start Date : Immediate start
Start Time : 09:00
End Time : 17:30
Salary: £11.92

Job Purpose:
⦁ To administer and process information received from the public, outside agencies and internal departments in respect of the billing and collection of Council Tax, miscellaneous income and mortgages.
To administer all appellant proposals received from the Valuation Officer and to advise the Valuation Office of all alterations to properties within the Borough that may affect the rateable value or the property band.
Specific Responsibilities

1. Assist Maintain an in depth knowledge of Revenues computer systems and procedures.
2. Set up, interrogate, revise and amend computer records covering all areas within revenue services.
3. Keyboard and pc computer competence in an office environment.
4. Undertake training when required. Familiarity with updates contained in new releases and updates on the Revenue Computer system. Incorporate these in day to day use of the system.
5. Be fully competent with the Revenue Computer system and use to update records.
6. Be fully conversant with internal procedures and current working practices.
7. Literate, accurate and numerate with a methodical approach and attention to detail.
8. Maintain accurate Management Information and/or statistics as requested.
9. Ability to work well with others to achieve team and personal targets and service objectives.
10. Process work within respective regulations and time scales.
11. Deal with queries, requests for information and advice as required
12. Assist customers effectively, assertively and politely with an absolute commitment to confidentiality at all times.
13. Ability to communicate and liaise with other departments and organisations in relation to Council Tax & Benefits Services in writing and over the telephone.
14. Monitor payment performance of accounts and investigate/ determine appropriate action where necessary to recover outstanding debts and arrears.
15. Make pro-active telephone calls and agree payment arrangements with customers and provide written confirmation.

Job Category : Social Care – Unqualified
Location : Station Road Centre, Redbridge Council
Hours Per Week : 37.00
Start Date : Immediate Start
Start Time : 09:00
End Time : 17:00
Salary: £12.90

Two family support workers are required to complete reviews of disabled children within the Children with Disabilites Team. They are required to undertake home visits, chair Child in Need meetings and review the care package which is in place. This will include making written requests to the Resouce Allocation Panel. They will need to be able to recognise safeguarding concerns and bring this to the attention of their manager.
Purpose of job
To undertake the monitoring and reviews of children in need and their families.

To facilitate access to appropriate services and to report concerns for children at risk.

To maintain accurate database information.

To work in partnership with parents and professionals.

To promote and develop services that promote independence and attainment for young people with disabilities.

To chair Child in Need Meetings and create appropriate plans.

To manage a caseload of children with complex needs and meet the deadlines for completion of work and case turnover.

Role requirements

⦁ Review of disabled children.
⦁ Attend Education, Health and Social Care Review Meetings.
⦁ To provide short and long-term support to families in crises.
⦁ To complete whole family assessments by working alongside the family and partners to ensure that assessments are translated into SMART plans that reflect the current and ongoing needs of the child/young person.

⦁ To develop a high level of knowledge about the local community and existing provision for young people and parents.

⦁ To ensure that the approach to working with young people is flexible, working at a variety of venues and out of office hours as appropriate.

⦁ To attend and actively participate in regular supervision sessions with the team manager. This includes participating in all relevant training events and other opportunities for professional development.

As part of your role within the Families Together Hub you will be expected to do the following:
⦁ Screening cases that are of mild to moderate need assigned to you by the hub
⦁ Completing assessments using the Common Assessment Framework, working in a whole family’s way
⦁ Utilising the Children with Disabilities Matrix in order to assess level of need and ensure that the right package of support is provided
⦁ Chairing and completing Team Around the Families and any other reports or assessments as required as part of any package of support
Education and Qualifications:

You should be able to demonstrate that you have Significant relevant experience of working with children with disabilities, or hold a certificate in Child Care or Social Care

Experience/Knowledge/Skills/Competencies:

Experience:

Have experience of working with children with disabilities.

Ability to give advice to members of the public.

To have gained an understanding of the issues that may arise in working with children with special needs.

The ability to assess need under the Department of Health Framework for Assessment.

Commitment to addressing the particular ethnic, religious, cultural and linguistic needs of children with disabilities and their families.

Ability to work co-operatively within a team and also to respond sensitively and appropriately to members of the local community and representatives of other agencies.

Skills:

Experience and ability to compose and produce reports, records and correspondence.

Willingness to learn and use the Authority’s information technology system (Microsoft Word, Excel, Liquid Logic and Carefirst).

Liaise with other professionals to improve the health and well-being of children through shared information and communication.

Effective communication skills which are clear, fluent and concise, including interpretation of complex data.

Ability to manage a complex workload.

To demonstrate confidence in working with children and families with complex needs.

To be able to transfer information into an established record system.

To have a positive approach towards service delivery.

Ability to manage a complex workload.

Knowledge:

Understanding of the range of issues that impact on the lives of young people and experience of undertaking holistic assessments to identify needs and appropriate interventions.

To demonstrate a knowledge and experience of a working duty system.

Adequate knowledge of childcare/disability legislation and the desire to implement this in good childcare practice, within a social work setting.

Awareness of Child Protection issues and experience of identifying/passing on child protection concerns.

A practical understanding of and commitment to the principles and practice of equal opportunities for staff and clients.

Competencies:

Awareness of equality and diversity issues in service delivery.
Understand needs of service users.
Understand the roles and responsibilities of social care in relation to Education Health Care Plans.

Job Category : Revenue & Benefits
Location : London Borough of Havering
Hours Per Week : 35.00
Start Date : Immediate Start
Start Time : 09:00
End Time : 17:30
Salary: £23.68

Candidates can work from home if they have a suitable laptop of their own.
We would like them to start as soon as possible subject to a telephone interview.
Job Purpose
⦁ Assess and review Housing Benefit, Council Tax Benefit and Second Adult Rebate applications from the public.
⦁ Assist with the administration of the Welfare Benefits system and prevent/ deter the abuse of the system.

Specific Responsibilities

1. Calculate the entitlement of Housing Benefit and Council Tax Benefit both manually and computerised in accordance with current legislation and Council policy.
2. Take responsibility for continuous self-development by maintaining a thorough knowledge of changing legislation, policy and procedure as well as both national and local initiatives.
3. Liaise with other departments and organisations both internally and externally as appropriate and attend meetings as required
4. Perform general administrative duties relating to the job
5. Deal with customers in person, by telephone, by correspondence or at the enquiry desk in an efficient, timely and courteous manner.
6. Perform to the highest standard to ensure the achievement of Business Plan Objectives, Service delivery Targets & Performance Indicators
7. Have a detailed knowledge of Housing Benefit, Council Tax Benefit, Council Tax Legislation and an overview of other state benefits to perform the following:
   ⦁ Assessment of Housing Benefit, Council Tax Benefit and Second Adult Rebate claims.
   ⦁ Assess eligible housing costs, including service charges for hotels, supportive lodgings and the rules regarding two homes and restrict the eligible housing costs where they are unreasonably high and provide explanation on the decision to landlords and tenants.
   ⦁ Processing new claims, review of claims, adjustments, claims for extended benefit payments
   ⦁ Carry out the assessment of other cases including:
   Self Employed
   Students
   Persons from abroad
   ⦁ Recommending backdating of benefit.
   Be responsible for dealing with cases that require re-determinations to the Rent Officer

⦁ Understands and applies the Council’s requirements and ensures own targets are met
⦁ Keeps relevant people informed of progress or issues on key tasks
⦁ Checks for accuracy to get things right first time
⦁ Looks for and suggests ways to improve working practices
⦁ Learns from mistakes
⦁ Plans, prioritises and organises workload
⦁ Is dependable, responsible and conscientious
⦁ Works effectively with the appropriate level of guidance and makes
decisions appropriate to their role.
⦁ Communicates clearly both verbally and in writing.
⦁ Is polite and approachable
⦁ Effective listening, asking the appropriate questions to clarify understanding
⦁ Uses appropriate language and methods of communication to make sure they are understood
⦁ Presents and passes on information promptly
Uses appropriate language not jargon

Job Category : Trade & Operatives
Location : Town Hall, London Borough of Havering
Hours Per Week : 35.00
Start Date : Immediate Start
Start Time : 08:00
End Time : 22:15
Salary: £15.56

Provide a range of essential services related to the operation
& management of corporate buildings including but not limited
to
? Building Open & Close
? Porterage & Delivery Services
? Compliance Testing
? Minor Maintenance
? Room Set-up & Clearance
? Provide Working From Home Equipment
? Assist with Post Room Activities
? Assist with Reception Services
? First Aider

Job Category : Social Care & Health Non-Qualified
Location : Priory House, Central Bedfordshire Council
Hours Per Week : 37.00
Start Date : Immediate Start
Start Time : 09:00
End Time : 17:00
Salary: £13.00

• The role requires an understanding of building communication systems and fire alarm systems, and how to use them.
• The ability to support people with simple everyday issues to complex multi agency support cases.
• Organising and supporting customer activities within supported housing schemes.
• The role requires good communication skills to people of all ages and backgrounds.
• The role requires strong information processing skills.
• Good networkingand inter-department communication skills.
• The role requires the ability to work alone and make decisions based on rational/reasoning and knowledge.

Job Category : Education (qualified)
Location : The Deaf Centre, Sensory Support at DWS, Bromley Council
Hours Per Week : 36.00
Start Date : Immediate start
Start Time : 08:30
End Time : 17:00
Salary: £11.37

To work under the guidance of Teachers of the Deaf to support the learning and inclusion of Deaf pupils under the care of either the Primary Deaf Base at Griffins or the Secondary Deaf Centre, with integration into the linked mainstream school(s): Darrick Wood School, Darrick Wood Junior School, Darrick Wood Infant and Nursery School.

Essential requiremnts:

• Previous experience
• BSL Level 1 minimum
• GCSE Level 5 Maths and English

Job Category : Social Care – Qualified (Adults)
Location : John Howard Centre, Hackney Council
Hours Per Week : 36.00
Start Date : Immediate start
Start Time : 09:00
End Time : 17:00
Salary: £54.58

The Forensic Directorate of East London NHS Foundation Trust provides the regional forensic service to the Trust boroughs of Hackney, Tower Hamlets, Newham, and additionally the boroughs of Barking and Dagenham, Havering, Redbridge and Waltham Forest. The inpatient units consist of the John Howard Centre (medium-secure) in Hackney, and Wolfson House (low-secure) in the Finsbury Park area.

The service meets the specialist needs of mentally disordered offenders, the majority of whom are admitted via the criminal justice system. Forensic Social Work Staff are employed by the London Borough of Hackney. The Forensic Social Work Team provides a social care service to inpatients and community patients, working closely with families and other carers.

The area served is ranked highly on indices of social deprivation and constitutes a high morbidity area both in terms of psychiatric admission and crime rates; the two major determinants of demand for specialist forensic services. The local demography reflects a highly diverse and mobile population.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES (PO3):
• To provide a comprehensive social work service to all patients within the unit. This includes active contribution of the social care perspective to forensic risk assessment and care planning.
• To act as Social Supervisor for certain discharged patients subject to Home Office Restriction orders and to act as nominated Care Co-ordinator for certain other discharged patients, as determined on clinical grounds.
• To liaise effectively with statutory and non-statutory bodies in formulating comprehensive assessments of need and in identifying appropriate resources for service users.
• In accordance with local policy and good practice guidance, to manage issues of confidentiality in relation to all patients, including those with high media profile.
• To ensure a high standard of record keeping.
• To prepare full written reports for CPA review meetings, First-tier Tribunals and Hospital Managers Hearings. To provide statutory reports as required by the Ministry of Justice. To offer considered recommendations.
• To initiate contact with families and informal carers and undertake formal Carers Assessments in accordance with statutory legislation.
• To participate in enquiries regarding victim/community sensitivities, where clinically appropriate. This may include direct contact with victims or their representatives.
• To ensure that relevant legislation is applied to promote patient care and the safety of the public. In particular to be familiar with and apply the provisions of the Mental Health Act 1983 and the principles of the Care Programme Approach. To refer cases to the Multi-Agency Public Protection Panel (MAPPA) in accordance with directorate policy and to present cases at this and other multi-agency forums.
• To uphold child protection legislation, safeguarding children policy and good practice guidance, particularly in relation to child visitors to the unit and patient discharge and leave of absence arrangements.
• To uphold local protocols in relation to the protection of adults at risk.
• To act as an Appropriate Adult under the Police and Criminal Evidence Act.
• To take personal responsibility for maintaining current knowledge of relevant legislation, guidance, case law, research and publications. To ensure that the requirements for HCPC registration are fully met and registration continuously maintained.
• To provide activity data as required by the department.
• To act as a consultant to colleagues in non-forensic settings and to contribute towards formal training.

Qualifications and Experience
⦁ CQSW, DipSW or equivalent social work qualification.
⦁ Current Social Work England (or equivalent) registration.
⦁ Substantial post-qualifying experience of working with people with severe and enduring mental health problems.
⦁ Experience of working with mentally disordered offenders.
⦁ Experience of working in an ethnically diverse community.

Circumstances:
⦁ Able to meet the travel requirements of the post.

Desirable criteria
⦁ Previous experience of working in a criminal justice-associated social care agency
⦁ Post Qualifying Award in Social Work
⦁ Practice teachers award or Advanced Award in Social work
⦁ Experience of providing training or specialist consultation

Job Category : Construction Trades & Operatives
Location : County Hall, Cardiff Council
Hours Per Week : 30.00
Start Date : Immediate start
Start Time : 09:00
End Time : 17:00
Salary: £10.90

To assist within Education Catering School Meal Provision
This role Required DBS

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: £12.47

The Interventions Hub is essential in helping families get the right help at the right time. That’s why we are developing our early intervention and prevention services to make sure families can access a range of services and tiered support to prevent the need for statutory social work intervention.
You should have experience of working with children, young people and their families and be committed to working with families to enhance parenting capacity and improve the life chances of children and young people.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR FROM YOU
You will be required to deliver services that enable parents with children who are identified to be in need, to build on their capacity and enhance and promote their child’s health and development. You should be self-motivated, well organised and able to work as part of a team as well as independently.
You should be able to work flexibly.
You will be required to have a full valid driving licence and sole use of a vehicle.

Experience / Knowledge
Experience of working directly with vulnerable children and parents/carers in the community

Job Category : Construction Trades & Operatives
Location : County Hall, Cardiff Council
Hours Per Week : 30.00
Start Date : Immediate start
Start Time : 09:00
End Time : 17:00
Salary: £12.47

Within Education Catering School Meals Provision
This role Required DBS

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.
RESPONSIBLE FOR:
The servicing, maintenance and repair of vehicles and equipment in order to maximise their operational availability, safety and effectiveness.
Maintaining standards of workmanship and vehicle and equipment availability rates that are equivalent or better than best practice for Council transport fleets.
JOB SUMMARY:
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,

Undertake MOT tests on appropriate vehicles presented to the Council’s MOT bay.

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

DEPARTMENT: Population Wellbeing
DIVISION: Adult Social Care
Location: Luton
RESPONSIBLE TO: Operational Manager Therapies & Assistive Technology
GRADE: M1 (Progression scheme)
Salary: £28-£32

PURPOSE OF POST:
The Adult Social Care Division exists to promote the independence, inclusion and wellbeing of all adults with social care needs. It aims to do this by enabling people to:

⦁ Have control over their lives.
⦁ Live safe, healthy and fulfilled lives.
⦁ Have an active role in a stronger and prosperous community.
⦁ Access the support they need in order to be as independent as they choose.

You will be expected to: 1) receive and co-ordinate referrals, undertake the resulting assessments which will predominantly focus on equipment/adaptations and may also include carers assessments; 2) coach and mentor Social Care Assessors and Rehabilitation Officers who are undertaking assessments, support planning and review tasks; 3) influence the direction of future services by promoting independence, enablement and rehabilitative models.

Experience
Substantial post qualifying experience in social/health care field.

Significant experience of collaborative, partnership and interagency working.

Experience of the customer interface environment and demonstrable commitment to customer satisfaction including knowledge of the different adult client groups.

Experience of advocacy and user involvement issues including promoting the involvement of people in developing their own care/support plans

Demonstrable Experience of coaching/ mentoring

Significant demonstrable
Occupational Therapy experience of working work with complex and challenging cases – with access to support and supervision – where there may be issues of vulnerability and risk and where crisis intervention may be required in compliance with
health and safety policies
Skills/Abilities
Self-motivating and managing, high achiever, dynamic and innovative, able to work as part of a team and meet strict deadlines and targets.

Able to promote the benefits of working together as one multidisciplinary team and one department to minimise duplication and make best use of scarce resources.

Able to work with complex and challenging cases where there may be issues of vulnerability and risk and where crisis intervention may be required in compliance with health and safety policies and in such situations be able to deal politely and tactfully with customers give advice within specific guidelines and persuade and gain commitment from a wide range of people Able to advise, guide, assist, coach, supervise to direct work, develop and mentor the professional case work practice of Social Care Assessors. Including evidence of ability to evaluate alternative lines of action, identify degrees of priority and urgency and make creative and sound judgments in providing solutions on case work issues.

Able to make professional judgements, accept the consequences of own actions and negotiate resources in a multidisciplinary setting.

Able to communicate effectively (orally and in writing) and work with service users, carers and with a wide range of other professionals collaboratively.

Able to maintain high quality records, write clear, concise reports and correspondence dealing with complex issues. This will involve using Council computer database and case recording systems

Education and Training

Diploma or Degree in Occupational Therapy or equivalent and hold professional registration

Demonstrable commitment to continuous professional development. Willing to undertake further PQ training

Specialist Knowledge

In depth knowledge and understanding of social care legislation and regulation and how to interpret this in a modern context including:
⦁ Personalisation
⦁ Care Act 2014
⦁ OT best practice guidance
⦁ Making Safeguarding Personals
⦁ MCA DoLS
⦁ Multi-disciplinary complex case work
⦁ CQC Care Standards
⦁ Rehabilitation & Reablement
⦁ Continuing Healthcare
⦁ Telecare & Other Technologies
Knowledge of and application of the Early Help & preventative
agenda

Other Requirements
Able to visit customers and families in their own homes (regularly)

Able to work across a 7 day week on occasion
Able to work across the different
pathways

Willingness to do Practice Educator
Training

Able to work outside normal office
hours (occasionally)

DEPARTMENT: HOUSING AND COMMUNITY LIVING
DIVISION: Children & Families Social
Location: Luton
GRADE: L7
Salary: £35-£40

PURPOSE OF POST:
Receive and co-ordinate referrals, undertake assessments/formulate care plans, arrange action and review services for children and families.

Experience
Some experience in social/health care field.
Skills/Abilities
Ability to make professional judgements in a multi-disciplinary setting.
Able to work with complex and challenging cases, where there may be issues of vulnerability and risk with appropriate supervision.

Education
Dip SW, CQSW, or recognised equivalent professional qualification
Registered with the Health and Care Professions Council

DEPARTMENT: Public Health & Wellbeing
DIVISION: Adult Social Care
Location: Luton
RESPONSIBLE TO: Operational Manager – Adults Multi Agency Safeguarding Hub (MASH)
GRADE: L7 & ASYE
Salary: £28-£30

Purpose of post:

This post works across Adult Social Care and Rough Sleeping to promote wellbeing by preventing rough sleeping in Luton. It aims to do this by enabling people to:

⦁ Have control over their lives.
⦁ Live safe, healthy and fulfilled lives.
⦁ Have an active role in a stronger and prosperous community.
⦁ Access the support they need in order to be as independent as they choose.

This post is specifically funded to work with people rough sleeping and at risk of returning to rough sleeping. You will be expected to: 1) receive and co-ordinate complex referrals, undertake the resulting assessments including if you are a qualified Approved Mental Health practitioner (AMPH) and Best Interest Assessor (BIA) and carers assessments; 2) work in close partnership with homelessness providers; 3) influence the direction of future services.

Experience
Post qualifying experience in
social/health care field

Experience of the customer interface environment and demonstrable commitment to customer satisfaction including knowledge of the different adult client groups.

Experience of advocacy and user involvement issues including promoting the involvement of people in developing their own care/support plans

Experience of collaborative, partnership and inter-agency working.
Skills/Abilities
Self-motivating and managing, high achiever, dynamic and innovative, able to work as part of a team.

Able to support the promotion the benefits of working together as one multi-disciplinary team and one department to minimise duplication and make best use of scarce resources

Able to work with straightforward cases with appropriate support and supervision – where there may be issues of vulnerability and risk and where crisis intervention may be required in compliance with health and safety policies.

Able to evaluate alternative lines of action, identify degrees of priority and urgency and make creative and sound judgments in providing solutions to case work issues.

Demonstrable organisational skills – able to manage periods of competing pressures, conflicting demands and priorities and plan workload in order to meet strict deadlines and targets whilst maintaining excellent standards.
Able to make professional judgements, accept the consequences of own actions and negotiate resources in a multidisciplinary setting.

Able to set and maintain the highest standards of personal, professional and ethical behaviour and gain the trust and respect of others.

Ability to reflect on own practice

Ability to work under pressure
Education and training
Dip SW or CQSW, must be registered with relevant body (e.g.
HCPC).
(or Foreign qualification where certified by Social Work England)

Demonstrable commitment to continuous professional development. Willing to undertake
further PQ training

Specialist knowledge
In depth knowledge and understanding of social care legislation and regulation and how to interpret this in a modern context including:
⦁ Personalisation
⦁ Care Act 2014
⦁ Making Safeguarding Personal MCA DoLS
⦁ Multi-disciplinary complex case work
⦁ CQC Care Standards
•No recourse to public funds
•Transition
•Transforming Care
•Continuing Healthcare
•Rehabilitation & Reablement
•Telecare & Other Technologies Knowledge of and application of the Early Help & preventative agenda

DEPARTMENT: HOUSING AND COMMUNITY LIVING
DIVISION: ADULT SOCIAL CARE
Location: Luton
RESPONSIBLE TO: ADVANCED PRACTITIONER SOCIAL WORK
GRADE: M1 (Higher)
Salary: £34,723 – £37,261 a year, plus £5,000 market supplement and £963 essential car user allowance (subject to criteria)

PURPOSE OF POST:
The Adult Social Care Division exists to promote the independence, inclusion and well-being of all adults with social care needs. It aims to do this by enabling people to:
• Have control over their lives.
• Live safe, healthy and fulfilled lives.
• Have an active role in a stronger and prosperous community.
• Access the support they need in order to be as independent as they choose.
You will be expected to: 1) receive and co-ordinate complex referrals, undertake the resulting assessments including Approved Mental Health Practitioner (AMHP) and Best Interest Assessor (BIA) and carers assessments; 2) coach and mentor Social Care Assessors who are undertaking assessments, support planning and review tasks; 3) influence the direction of future services.
You will be expected to provide leadership on risk and safeguarding matters and to promote
personalised care pathways ensuring choice and control for all eligible individuals. You will be expected to work with others to influence and shape the local environment, to promote social inclusion and accessibility and ensure that identified needs are understood individually, by locality and fed into strategic commissioning.

Experience
Substantial post qualifying experience in social/health care field.
Experience of coaching/ mentoring
Experience of the customer interface environment and demonstrable commitment to customer satisfaction including knowledge of the different adult client groups.
Experience of advocacy and user involvement issues including promoting the involvement of people in developing their own care/support plans
Significant experience of collaborative,
partnership and inter-agency working.

Skills/Abilities
Self-motivating and managing, high achiever, dynamic and innovative, able to work as part of a team and meet strict deadlines and targets.
Able to undertake AMHP and or BIA assessments
Able to promote the benefits of working together as one multi-disciplinary team and one department to minimise duplication and make best use of scarce resources
Able to work with complex and challenging cases – with access to support and supervision – where there may be issues of vulnerability and risk and where crisis intervention may be required in compliance with health and safety policies.
Able to advise, guide, assist, coach and mentor the case work practice of
Social Care Assessors. Including evidence of ability to evaluate alternative lines of action, identify

Education and Training
Dip SW or CQSW, (or Foreign qualification where certified by
General Social Care Council) + at least PQ in one relevant area and hold GSCC or equivalent registrationDemonstrable commitment to professional development. Willing to undertake further PQ training

Specialist KnowledgeIn depth knowledge and understanding of social care legislation and regulation and how to interpret this in a modern context including:
• Personalisation
• Eligibility criteria
• Safeguarding & MCA DoLS
• Multi-disciplinary complex
case work
• CQC Care Standards
Ability to support staff working with complex family dynamics

DEPARTMENT: Public Health & Wellbeing
DIVISION: Adult Social Care
Location: Luton

RESPONSIBLE TO: Operational Manager (either Early Intervention & Stabilisation or Long
Term Support
GRADE: M1
salary: £34,723 – £37,261 a year plus £5,000 market supplement and £963 essential car user allowance (subject to criteria)

PURPOSE OF POST:
The Adult Social Care Division exists to promote the independence, inclusion and well-being of all adults with social care needs. It aims to do this by enabling people to:
• Have control over their lives.
• Live safe, healthy and fulfilled lives.
• Have an active role in a stronger and prosperous community.
• Access the support they need in order to be as independent as they choose.
You will be expected to: 1) receive and co-ordinate complex referrals, undertake the resulting assessments including Approved Mental Health Practitioner (AMHP) and Best Interest Assessor
(BIA) and carers assessments; 2) coach and mentor Social Care Assessors who are undertaking assessments, support planning and review tasks; 3) influence the direction of future services
Experience
Demonstrable post qualifying experience in social/health care field.
Demonstrable experience of coaching/ mentoring/developing
Demonstrable experience of working work with and challenging cases – with access to support and supervision -where there may be issues of vulnerability and risk and where crisis intervention may be required in compliance with health and safety policies.
Experience of the customer interface environment and demonstrable commitment to customer satisfaction including knowledge of the different adult client groups.
Experience of advocacy and user involvement issues including promoting the involvement of people in developing their own care/support plans
Significant experience of collaborative, partnership and inter-agency working.

Skills/Abilities
Self-motivating and managing, high achiever, dynamic and innovative, able to work as part of a team and meet strict deadlines and targets.
Able to undertake AMHP and or BIA assessments
Able to quality control and assure services
Able to promote the benefits of working together as one multi-disciplinary team and one department to minimise duplication and make best use of scarce resources
Able to advise, guide, assist, supervise to direct work, coach, develop and mentor the case workpractice of Social Care Assessors.
Including evidence of ability to evaluate alternative lines of action, identify degrees of priority and urgency and make creative and sound judgments in providing solutions on case work issues.
Able to make professional judgements, accept the consequences of own actions and negotiate resources in a multidisciplinary setting.
Able to communicate effectively (orally and in writing) and work with customers, carers and with a wide range of other professionals.
Able to maintain high quality records, write clear, concise reports and

Specialist Knowledge
In depth knowledge and understanding of social care legislation and regulation and how to interpret this in a modern context including:
• Personalisation
• Care Act 2014
• Making Safeguarding personal
• MCA DoLS
• Multi-disciplinary complex case
work
• CQC Care Standards
• No recourse to public funds
• Transition
• Transforming Care
• Continuing Healthcare
• Rehabilitation & Reablement
• Telecare & Other Technologies
• Knowledge of and application of the Early Help & preventative agenda
Ability to support staff working with complex family dynamics

Education and Training
BSC, Dip SW or CQSW, (or Foreign qualification where certified by Social Work England) + at least PQ in one relevant area and hold GSCC or equivalent registration
Current and Valid registration with Social Work England or equivalent
professional body Demonstrable commitment to continuous
professional development. Willing to undertake further PQ training

Other Requirements
Able to visit customers and families in their own homes (regularly)
Able to work across the different Adult Social Care pathways (Early Intervention & Long Term Care) s
Able to work outside normal office hours (occasionally)
Willingness to do Practice Educator Training

DEPARTMENT: Children, Families and Education
DIVISION: Youth Partnership Service
Location: Luton
RESPONSIBLE TO: Practice Manager
GRADE: L7 – Level 1 (lower)
Salary: £28

PURPOSE OF POST:
Undertake assessments, develop, coordinate, implement, monitor and review intervention plans with children and young people subject to early intervention, prevention and youth justice services and their families (including challenging and complex cases). Undertake office, court and bail duties to represent the Service, prepare reports for the criminal courts and monitor compliance and adherence to all statutory and non-statutory interventions in order to reduce the risk of criminal exploitation, offending, re-offending and/or harm to children and young people or to the public.
Experience
Demonstrable experience, paid or
voluntary working with adolescents
Some experience of work with young offenders in a related setting: e.g.: YOI’s, STC’s, probation, youth justice, social services children’s services.

Skills/Abilities
Able to communicate effectively (English – verbally and written) and to create and maintain positive working relationships with children, young people, parents and a wide range of other professionals and agencies.
Able to use own initiative and to work to targets and prioritise workload to strict deadlines.
Able to assess, support and motivate young people including where levels of vulnerability and risk to themselves and to the public are medium to high.
Able to work with the agency’s IT equipment for the purpose of case recording
Ability to make professional judgements in a multidisciplinary criminal justice setting and to negotiate appropriate resources

Specialist Knowledge
Some knowledge of current legislation and issues relating to children, young people & families including children/young people who offend eg: Children Act, various criminal justice legislation & issues

Education and Training
A relevant professional or degree level qualification (NVQ 4) associated with one of the partner agencies (A minimum of 2/8 posts in the service must have a recognised social work qualification) (NB: registered with the General Council of Social Work or UK equivalent if holding a social work qualification)

Other Requirements
Car driver to enable regular and frequent visits both within and outside the Borough and provide transport for children, young people, parents etc. Able to work outside normal office hours including evenings and occasional Saturday and Bank Holiday court cover

Job Category : Finance
Location : County Hall, West Sussex County Council
Hours Per Week : 37.00
Start Date : Immediate start
Start Time : 09:00
End Time : 17:30
Salary: £12.02

Please note we require 2 Payroll Officers, from April – end of September 2023.
The candidates will be required to be in the Chichester office one day a week.

Required experience and skills
(These will be used as the shortlisting criteria)

Key Skills:

1. Good numeracy skills to work with figures and make sound and accurate financial calculations, working methodically.
2. Clear written communication skills to prepare letters, correspondence and respond to emails to resolve complex customer enquiries matters.
3. Good analytical and problem solving skills to analyse complex/technical information or issues and find practical solutions on more difficult matters,
4. Good verbal communication skills to provide specialist advice and guidance and communicate effectively across the team and with managers and outside bodies. Including the ability to provide clear advice, technical information and informal training in ways to best promote understanding.
5. The ability to plan and prioritise work and organising activities in co-ordination with others to meet objectives and deadlines. Including when working under pressure.
6. Sound and accurate IT skills including Word and Excel (or equivalent) and the use of payroll systems (e.g. SAP, Oracle) for operating a similar service.

Qualifications and/or experience:
⦁ Good working knowledge of SAP/AXISe or other similar equivalent IT system used for working with Payroll, Pensions and HR Administration or within a similar financial environment. Sound and accurate overall IT knowledge including Microsoft Office
⦁ 4 GCSEs with A-C passes including Maths and English or equivalent qualification or experience demonstrating that level of numeracy and literacy.
⦁ Institute of Payroll & Pensions Management (IPPM) part qualified at NVQ level 3 (Foundation in Local Government Pensions Administration) or 4 (Team Leading- Payroll/Pensions) or an equivalent qualification or demonstrable technical and theoretical knowledge related to Payroll or Pensions Administration.
⦁ Experience of working in a customer orientated environment.
⦁ Experience of payroll or pensions practice, applications, and regulations
⦁ Experience providing advice or guidance to managers or customers. Including explaining specialist or technical information.
⦁ Experience in supporting others or providing on-the-job training to colleagues to maximise their specific capabilities.
⦁ Sound experience demonstrating applied specialist practical and theoretical knowledge of working in Payroll. Including experience of the relevant IT systems and administrative processes, and a working knowledge of Pension/Payroll practice and the application of legislation.
⦁ The ability to manipulate data and work on statistics to produce user friendly reports, putting together and displaying information related to services in a clear and appropriate way, including highlighting issues or monitoring against objectives.
⦁ The ability to contribute to reviewing working practices. Including the ability to analyse current practice, recognise where change is needed, and contribute to improving working methods, systems and the effectiveness of processes and service delivery.

Key responsibilities
⦁ To provide reliable, efficient and effective flexible support to a team of a complex administrative nature relating to the delivery of a specialist financially related service (e.g. Pensions and Payroll,).
⦁ Responding to client/customer queries, giving information and guidance relating to the service, maintaining records and producing standard correspondence providing support and day to day processing according to set procedures.
⦁ To provide senior level specialist administration, support and advice to assist the team in delivering its central service function.
⦁ Supports and advises other team members with processing and procedures ensuring high standards of service. Checks work done by Administrators as necessary.
⦁ Works as a specialist administrator on the various processing tasks and calculations done by the team.
⦁ Organises own workload according to demands, planning work in co-ordination with others to meet service objectives and deliver a customer focussed service.
⦁ Delivers timely and efficient specialist administrative support to a team or across teams with an awareness of team requirements. Prioritises day to day work in the short term, working with colleagues to deliver objectives and a customer focussed service.
⦁ Processes timely and accurate payments, contracts of employment, changes to personnel and pension records, or other administration tasks relating to the team service (or service across teams).
⦁ Uses SAP, or other large computerised system to undertake these processes according to procedure. Performs related manual calculations and works with formulae where necessary.
⦁ Analyses information to draw conclusions relating to employees individual pension, salary, salary payments, leave entitlement or terms and conditions of employment and to process various related tasks appropriately over periods of two to three hours.
⦁ Updates and maintains relevant computerised and manual records relating to the service appropriately and accurately.
Responds independently to communications and queries using initiative to resolve unexpected problems as necessary. Including responding to requests for information, drafting non-standard letters, providing advice,