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Job Category Social Care Adults – Qualified.
Location: Kent.
Working Hours: 37 hours per week.
Salary: £21.50 per hour.

Advert Mental Health social work in Kent has recently undergone really exciting transformation which has enabled us to develop a service based on recovery and social inclusion principles, designed to be accessible to anyone needing mental health and wellbeing support in both Primary and Secondary Care including those people who fall through the gaps between services. The service which is co located with our health colleagues is now looking to appoint a Social Worker. The role will offer you plenty of opportunities to both undertake and contribute to training initiatives and in-house core training courses, while assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating appropriate recovery plans. We are committed to working in co-production with service users and carers, within a recovery approach which maximises self-determination and empowerment. Working alongside multi-disciplinary colleagues and with other agencies, including Acute and Community Trusts, Primary Care Services and the voluntary sector you will support service users and carers to develop personalised care and support plans which draw on community resources in order to achieve the most positive outcomes.

You must also possess: Evidence of successful completion of the Assessed and Supported year in Employment (ASYE) or be willing to work towards this if Newly Qualified. Good working knowledge of all relevant Mental Health and Social Care legislation and Codes of Practice. You must also have a good understanding of SWE requirements.
A robust working knowledge of mental health conditions and treatments, and approaches to social work intervention. Good computer literacy and report writing skills. Excellent interpersonal skills and mediation and negotiation skills.
Working knowledge of the Care Act 2014, ability to work in partnership with people, the Kent Enablement and Recovery Service (KERS) and with our Strategic Partners to help identify services or resources in the community that can support well-being.
This post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure application to the Disclosure and Barring service and registration as a qualified Social Worker with Social Work England. This post is considered by KCC to be a customer-facing position. The Council therefore has a statutory duty under Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016) to ensure that post holders have a command of spoken English/Welsh sufficient for the effective performance of the job requirements.

Job Category: Social & Healthcare Qualified
Salary: £21.50.

Nations Recruitment is currently looking for experienced and dedicated Social Workers to work full-time, remotely – with few visits based on risk assessment, completing CHC Assessments within the OPPD Team. The ideal candidate will possess highly developed specialist knowledge of social work practice in Adults Services and be registered with Social Work England.

Requirements of the Social Worker:
• Be self-motivated and able to use own initiative
• Be able to work under pressure and in stressful and challenging situations
• Be able to demonstrate sensitivity, vigilance and professionalism in their work
• Have a can-do attitude and flexible approach
• Eligible to work in the UK
• Drive and have access to a car

Job Category Social Care Adults – Qualified.
Location: Kent.
Working Hours: 37 hours per week.
Salary: £21.50 per hour.

Role Responsibility
Are you passionate about promoting good practice in Mental Health Adult Safeguarding? Can you lead on directing and managing responses to safeguarding concerns raised for individuals at risk of, or experiencing abuse in line with the Statutory Frameworks? Do you excel in working closely with individuals to promote their wellbeing and in working alongside partner agencies?
We have an opportunity for a senior registered practitioner with extensive statutory safeguarding experience and expertise in developing and managing others, to join our well established and supportive Mental Health Safeguarding Team.
We are a countywide team aligned to the Local Community Mental Health Teams, inpatient settings and Forensic Services across Kent. We carry out the Designated Senior Officer role for managing adult safeguarding enquiries in line with S42 of the Care Act 2014, as well as embedding the principles of making safeguarding personal.
As a Safeguarding Coordinator you would be responsible for instigating and coordinating lines of enquiries and for the key decisions in response to safeguarding concerns. This will also include chairing adult safeguarding meetings.

You will also
Work closely with KCC’s Strategic Adult Safeguarding Unit and Quality assurance function to ensure new initiatives in practice, changes in policies and legislations are reflected in practice.
Work alongside Commissioners and colleagues in Mental Health to support good quality care and preventative practices with care providers.
Undertake peer audits and reviews to ensure continuous improvement of services.
Work closely with external partners to improve outcomes for residents of Kent.
There is one post available to cover West Kent. The base is Highlands House in Tunbridge Wells but we can be flexible. However, there is an expectation to cover across areas at times to provide a robust response and therefore flexibility is required. There will be times you will be required to travel around the county.
Approved Mental Health Professionals applying for this post will be required to continue to contribute to the AMHP rota. This post also requires an Enhanced Disclosure application to the Disclosure and Barring service and registration as a qualified Social Worker with Social Work England.
External applicants may be eligible for a benefits package including an introductory payment when you first start work for KCC and a relocation package if needed.
This post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure application to the Disclosure and Barring service and registration as a qualified Social Worker with Social Work England.
This post is considered by KCC to be a customer-facing position. The Council therefore has a statutory duty under Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016) to ensure that post holders have a command of spoken English/Welsh sufficient for the effective performance of the job requirements. The appropriate standards are set out in the Job Description/Person Specification.

Job Category : Social Care & Health Non-Qualified.
Location : Civic Office, Thurrock Council, Grays, Essex.
Hours Per Week : 37.00.
Start Date : Immediate Start.
Start Time : 09:00.
End Time : 17:30.
Salary:£22.74.

HCPC Registration Required

We require an experienced Registered Manager to manage a 45 bed residential home in Corringham on a temporary basis for approx 4 months.

Job Purpose:
To manage the smooth running of Residential Care for older people in the best interests of the residents, in relation to operational practice, health and safety and personnel issues.

To ensure that staff work in accordance with the Statement of Purpose and Function of the home:

1) Care Act 2014
2) Health & Social Care Act 2008
3) CQC Fundamental Standards
4) Care Standards Act 2000
5) Relevant Council policies
6) Registered Homes Act 1984
7) Community Care Act 1990 and other relevant legislation.
8) Equality & Diversity policy

Special knowledge – essential
Experience of developing effective Risk
Assessments processes to mitigate risk for service users
Ability to monitor and evaluate service delivery Understanding the issues relating to provision in terms of interim and permanent service users Effective management & negation skills.
Ability to organise & facilitate staff / team meetings and presentations

Experience – essential
Ability to effectively managing Safeguarding issues Experience of completing notifications
Ability to organise and prioritise workload.
Experience of managing /supervising a large team.

Other requirements – essential
Qualification: Registered Manager’s Award
Ability to format formal letters, reports & procedures.
Ability to work under pressure and to deadlines.
Educated to a high standard in English & Maths.
Commitment to continued professional
Other requirements – desirable
⦁ Health and Social Care qualification – NVQ 3
Experience in Social Work assessment and / or Occupational Therapy

Job Category : Admin / Clerical.
Client Location : Hackney Service Centre, Hackney Council.
Hours Per Week : 36.00.
Start Date : Immediate start.
Start Time : 09:00.
End Time : 17:00.
Salary: £18.48.

To assist in the day to day accounting procedures and recording of all financial transactions
accurately for the Disabled Children service /Short Breaks teams.
Experience of managing competing priorities and demands, work methodically and think
systematically to achieve targets and meet deadlines. Excellent computer skills for financial
monitoring, evaluation and reporting. IT literate including experience in using Microsoft Office, and
Google Suite, particularly Google sheets

Job Category : Admin & Clerical
Location :County Hall – E3 zone 2, Essex County Council
Hours Per Week : 37.00
Start Date : Immediate Start
Start Time : 09:00
End Time : 17:00
Salary: £9.95 – £12.02 per hour
PO Burn Order for Adam Lewis

Job Purpose
The Procurement Support Officer will support the Procurement function in various aspects, including managing and fielding supplier queries, supporting market engagement events and providing contract administration. The Procurement Support Officer will also support the delivery of research and analysis which informs category plans and potential improvements to the management of suppliers and markets. The individual will seek opportunities to remove waste, implement technologies and automate processes within existing contractual restrictions. The role requires good analytical skills to explore alternative solutions which meet customer requirements.

Service/Functional Accountabilities

• Support the Procurement function, including managing and fielding supplier queries, market engagement events and providing contract administration.
• Lead on the delivery and development of contract and supplier amendment and update processes including, contract novations, price uplifts and onboarding new suppliers to ECC, liaising with internal and external stakeholders as appropriate.
• Deliver robust research and analysis to support the team and ensure category plans are up to date and the management of suppliers and markets meet client needs.
• Deal effectively with supplier correspondence, ensuring that messaging is conducted in a fair, transparent and auditable manner.
• Support the delivery of low risk sourcing processes, ensuring compliance with the Council’s Procurement Policy and Procedures.
• Support the development, planning and delivery of improvement projects, ensuring effective stakeholder management and compliance with existing contractual requirements. * Adopt a continuous improvement approach to systems and processes to support the development of best practice for wider department benefit.
• Support on reporting requirements with particular focus on performance management, risk management and corporate measures.
• Specific individual and shared targets and objectives are defined annually within the performance management framework. Knowledge, Skills and Experience
• Educated to RQF level 3 (A Level) or experience of working in a commercial environment. Interested in pursuing a career in procurement and either studying for or wishing to study for CIPS (Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply) accreditation.
• Ability to develop knowledge and skills in role.
• Basic knowledge of public sector procurement law.
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Excel to enable analysis of datasets. Solid working knowledge of PowerPoint and MS Word.
• Good communication verbal, written and presentation skills with strong customer focus and a drive to provide a valued service.
• A positive attitude: a ‘can do’ approach, good work ethic and willingness to learn
• Appreciation of working in a political environment and an ability to understand and respond to different perspectives

Job Category: Trades & Operatives.
Location: Luton.
Start Date: 24/11/2020

Salary £8.72 per hour.

Nations Recruitment Ltd are looking for Refuse Worker to start on the 24/11/2020

The Role:
Collect refuse from domestic properties
Work as part of a team
Display excellent customer service skills at all times

Requirements:
The successful candidate must:
Be physically fit
Have good communication skills

Job Category: Catering & Hospitality.
Location: Riverbank Primary, Luton.
Start Date: Immediate Start.
currently £8.75 per hour.
Hours per week: 15 hours.

DBS REQUIRED

About us
Riverbank Primary in Luton. The school provides all the school dinners for the school and cooks every day, using fresh produce where possible.

We are looking for a General Kitchen Assistant to support the school’s team in the preparation of school dinners, serving the children and cleaning up after service.

About you
Contact us if you:

• Have some experience of working in a kitchen;
• Want to work in a school;
• Are friendly and a good communicator;
• Are passionate about children eating a healthy school dinner;
• Want to be part of a large team;

Job Category: Catering & Hospitality.
Location: Maidenhall Primary School, Luton.
Start Date: Immediate Start.
currently £8.75 per hour.
Hours per week: 15 hours.

DBS REQUIRED

About us
Maidenhall Primary School is a five form entry primary school in Luton. The school provides all the school dinners for the school and cooks every day, using fresh produce where possible.

We are looking for a General Kitchen Assistant to support the school’s team in the preparation of school dinners, serving the children and cleaning up after service.

About you
Contact us if you:

• Have some experience of working in a kitchen;
• Want to work in a school;
• Are friendly and a good communicator;
• Are passionate about children eating a healthy school dinner;
• Want to be part of a large team;

Start date – asap
Location – Remote working (must use own equipment)
Days per week – Flexible
Pay rate – £500 per day
IR35 – Outside
Must be HCPC registered
Enhanced DBS required
2x professional references

Location: Chelmsford, Essex.
Salary £350.00 per day.
Sector Corporate Services, Legal.
Contract Type: Interim.

Job Summary and responsibilities
Practice Guidance – Senior Policy Advisor 3-month short term contract 
The Children with Disabilities Team within Children’s Social Care at ECC recently developed a set of operational policies for its service and now needs to develop the supporting operational guidance.
There is an agreed format for the guidance and content will be dictated by policy and legislative requirements as well as the operational needs of the service.
We are looking for somebody who is politically aware and has a background of successfully drafting and delivering complex documents in a Social Care and Health settings. Excellent drafting skills are essential and evidence of these will form part of the selection criteria.

Knowledge, Skills and Experience

·         Excellent interpersonal and drafting skills
·         Highly organised and self-motivated
·         Capable of working with minimum supervision
·         Able to work across organisational boundaries including Operational colleagues
·         Legal literate with good knowledge of Children’s Social Care legislation
·         Good stakeholder management
·         Ability to work flexibly
·         IT literate

Job Category: Social & Healthcare Qualified.
Location: Luton.
Hours per week: 37.
Start Date: Immediate Start.
£28 per hour.

We have a vacancy available in Luton for a social worker to work in a hospital team.

The successful social worker in this role will support the safe and timely facilitation of hospital discharge, particularly given the pressure that the hospital are under at the present time and approaching winter.

Benefits As a Hospital Social Worker
Working autonomously
Manage your hours effectively
Competitive pay rate for the area

Key Responsibilities As a Hospital Social Worker
To be able to challenge CHC decisions constructively and positively
To work with an in-depth knowledge of both legal and statutory frameworks relating to social work practise
Demonstrate an understanding of the performance indicators that are relevant to the work of the team work within the required time frames
Working independently as part of an interdisciplinary team diagnosing, assessing, planning and implementing patient specific programmes of care/interventions

As a Hospital Social Worker You Must Have
A professional qualification in social work and experience of working with adults, in particular previous experience of hospital work
Social Work England registration
Post qualified experience
Legal right to work in the UK
You should be educated to Dip SW or CQSW, must be registered with relevant body (e.g. HCPC) or Foreign qualification where certified by General Social Care Council) and be willing to undertake further training.

Job Category : Social Care – Unqualified.
Location : Bridgewood Nursing Home, Enfield Council.
Hours Per Week : 36.00.
Start Date : Immediate Start.
Start Time : 09:00.
End Time : 17:30.
Salary: £8.72.
DBS REQUIRED

Job Summary
To assist in the provision of the catering service to the standards required by the authority.

Candidate Profile
Some experience of preparing and cooking food
To be able to communicate at a reasonable level
To be aware of procedures with regards to cleanliness and storage of food, including food rotation.
To be able to complete simple forms and read basic instructions in English (this is required as cleaning rotas need to be filled in as do other daily records and instructions are often written)
To have received an introduction to Food Hygiene training
Needs verified photo ID.
Health & Safety
Must have experience in catering or service industry and have knowledge of Food Hygiene Regulations. Must be well presented with high standards of personal hygiene. No jewellery or nail polish to be worn. All catering staff must have undergone pre-employment health screening.
Personal Protective Equipment
Must possess overall, headgear, sensible shoes with non-slip soles essential.

Job Category : Social Care – Qualified.
Location : Civic Centre, Enfield Council.
Hours Per Week : 35.00.
Start Date : Immediate start.
Start Time : 09:00.
End Time : 17:00.
Salary: £25.00 per hour.
5 years + experience

Degree in Social Work (minimum Upper Second, if classified) or equivalent. Must be HPCP registered
Knowledge and understanding of child development, relevant social policy and key legislation, with strategic reference to safeguarding
Excellent spoken and written English, and computer literacy adequate to case recording and production of fit-for-purpose reports within strict deadlines
Communication skills in direct work with children, and proven ability to work in partnership with parents/carers, ensuring children’s needs are paramount.
Familiarity with diversity/equality principles in general, and specific experience of working in a culturally/ethnically diverse locality

Social Worker – Adolescent Support Team – South Kent
Job Category: Social & Healthcare Qualified
Location: Kent
Start Date: Immediate start
Salary: £21.50

I have a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Social Worker to join a dynamic and vibrant Adolescent support team based in Maidstone, Kent. You will need to be SWE Registered and have an enhanced DBS.

You will be required to show your experience and skills from the first day within your assignment.

Adolescent experience is required however any previous children’s social services experience or transitions

This is a community based role so car drivers would be preferable.

Job Category: Social & Healthcare Qualified.
Location: Kent.
Start Date: Immediate start.
Salary: £21.50.

Are you a social worker with experience working with children, young people and families and interested in a great opportunity to join a specialist team?
We are looking to recruit a social worker to work with deaf, deaf/blind and visually impaired children, young people and their families within the 0 – 25 Lifespan Pathway. We offer a county wide service to children and young people between the ages of 0 – 25 and have flexible bases to work from including home working where appropriate.
The team comprises of motivated and experienced staff who are committed to making a difference. Your work will include new referrals for assessment of need, planning, implementing and reviewing actions to safeguard and protect the wellbeing of children and young people with Sensory needs as well as supporting children who are in need as well as looked after children. You will be involved in developing new initiatives and partnerships with children, young people, parents and partner agencies.
We can offer a supportive team of deaf and hearing people, regular supervision and a significant investment in training and career development. This includes statutory and generic training opportunities as well as specialist training in sensory skills.

Requirements:
HCPC registered

Job Category: Social & Healthcare Qualified.
Location: Kent.
Start Date: Immediate Start.
Salary: £21.50 per hour.

Nations Recruitment has a job vacancy for a Occupational Therapist to work full-time based in Maidstone and Dover. The ideal candidates will possess highly developed specialist knowledge of Ocupational Therapist and be registered with the HCPC.
Job Summary:
To manage patients using evidence based and patient centred principles to assess, plan, implement and evaluate interventions, which provide patients with the confidence, skills and coping strategies required for independent living.

Key Responsibilities:
Manages and co-ordinates the implementation of individual treatment plans for occupational therapy services ensuring treatments, activities and interventions are delivered through effective application and communication.
Receives and responds promptly to referrals undertaking patient assessments to identify and prioritise patient needs before planning and delivering the appropriate and relevant interventions either on an individual or group basis. Maintains accurate and timely records detailing each patients rehabilitation / progress.
Ensures the effective and efficient management of more junior staff.

Maintains and develops close working relationships with professional and clinical colleagues within the multi-disciplinary team, ensuring clinical practice is in line with policies and procedures and complies with statutory regulations and quality standards.
Contributes to business growth by actively promoting the therapy services in line with the local units’ business plan.

Requirements:
Degree or equivalent within Occupational Therapy
HCPC registered as an Occupational Therapist
Recent NHS experience either pre or post qualification.

Apply now

Job Category : Social Care – Unqualified.
Client Location : Civic Centre, Enfield Council.
Hours Per Week : 35.00.
Start Date : Immediate Start.
Start Time : 09:00.
End Time : 17:30.
Salary: £17.27.

• To undertake, organise and develop the efficient and effective implementation of administrative procedures in relation to the EHC needs assessment and review of children/young people with special educational needs and disability ensuring compliance with statutory deadlines
• To ensure that appropriate provision and arrangements, including travel assistance, are made to meet the needs of pupils with SEND taking into account the efficient use of LA resources
• Provide written and verbal advice on the statutory procedures to parents, educational settings, Health and Social Services, support services and other agencies ensuring supportive, sensitive and constructive liaison so that decisions are well supported and have maximum potential for sustainability
• Take appropriate action including the negotiation and agreement of placement and provision of specialist support
• Write EHCPs taking all professional and parental advice into consideration.
• Attend and contribute to Multi Agency Meetings within educational settings to support the development and agreement of outcomes and provision.
• To chair Multi Agency Meetings, where appropriate, to co-ordinate the development and agreement of outcomes and provision.
• Consult and negotiate with headteachers and others to ensure that appropriate provision is made for pupils with SEND
• Maintain, review and amend EHCPs
• Liaise with other LAs in respect of children and young people moving out of borough/moving into Enfield
• Ensure arrangements for the appropriate placement of children with SEND in schools, Resourced Provision, Special Schools and other educational facilities/establishments as required
• To ensure that arrangements for travel assistance are considered and arranged as appropriate
• Attend meetings with educational settings and parents to work proactively to minimise the number of cases which are put forward to the Special Educational Needs and Disability Tribunal (SENDIST)
• Prepare relevant documents e.g. a chronology, in response to appeals to the Special Educational Needs Tribunal/legal proceedings.
• Assist the Senior Advisory Officers and SEND Service Manager with the preparation of case statements/documents in response to appeals to the Special Educational Needs Tribunal/legal proceedings.
• Liaise with Legal Services and witnesses for the LA, as required, in relation to appeals to the Special Educational Needs Tribunal/legal proceedings.
• Consult with educational settings, parents and other professionals in relation to placement, provision, reviews and the maintenance of EHCPs
• To undertake appropriate casework in respect of key transition stages and transport assistance for children and young people with SEN
• To produce a range of written correspondence, including draft responses to complaints or enquiries from MPs, Solicitors, parents, educational settings in conjunction with the Senior Advisory Officers and SEND Service Manager
• To monitor SEND contracts to ensure performance indicators have been reached
• To represent the SEND Service at a range of meetings/panels to present advice regarding pupils with SEND
• Make appropriate and timely inputs to the SEND data system as require
• Support the SEND Service Manager by assisting with the induction of new members of staff
• Contribute to Case Management meetings and support the service to identify solutions in relation to complex cases

2. Support and Guidance
   • To provide support and guidance to operational support officers
   • To assist the daily work of the operational support officers by identifying priorities and making operational decisions with regards to conflicting deadlines
3. Partnership working and training
   • Attend meetings with parents, their advocates, parent groups, educational settings, Services or any stakeholder to resolve any disputes/disagreements/offer information regarding the business of the SEND Service
   • Encourage and develop positive relationships with educational settings, parents and other agencies through high quality liaison and communication
   • Consult and negotiate with educational settings and services in respect of children/young people with SEND to ensure that appropriate provision is made
   • Participate in training of LA, school and college staff, Governors and other agencies in relation to the statutory processes and procedures
   • Participate in inter-agency initiatives and priorities which are consistent with the needs of the SEND Section
   • Liaise with Health and Social Services, voluntary groups and other agencies as required and work in partnership to develop provision for children/young people with SEN

Job Category : Housing.
Location : Edmonton Centre, Enfield Council.
Hours Per Week : 35.00.
Start Date : Immediate Start.
Start Time : 09:00.
End Time : 17:00.
Salary: £16.29.

DBS REQUIRED
Ensure that statutory obligations under the Commonhold and Leasehold Reform Act 2002 (CLRA) and Section 20 of the Landlord and Tenant Act 1985 and the relevant consultation requirements are fully met.
To be responsible for issuing and successfully managing the processing of all Notices under the CLRA 2002 within the statutory deadlines.
Job Specifics – Skills, Experience
(Management information; In this section you should list between 4 and a maximum of 8 essential recruitment and selection criteria and 2 desirable criteria). The information you provide in this section will be used in the recruitment application process to assess the suitability of job applicants.

Essential:

1. Experience of dealing with public and giving clear and unambiguous advice on complex issues.
2. Ability to meet deadlines and targets, demonstrating ability to achieve challenging targets despite constraints and obstacles.
3. Ability to understand, summarise and explain complex documents, for example leases.
4. Experience of debt recovery.
5. High level of numeracy to calculate service charges.
6. Demonstrate high level of verbal and written communication skills.
7. Demonstrate high level of customer service skills.
8. Must have a command of spoken English which is sufficient to enable the effective performance of the role.

Desirable:

1. Experience of dealing with legal recovery of service charges

Job Category : Housing.
Location :Edmonton Centre, Enfield Council.
Hours Per Week : 21.00.
Start Date : Immediate Start.
Start Time : 09:00.
End Time : 17:00.
Salary: £16.05.

“This is a new role within a new team and therefore postholders will need to be adaptable as the service will need to evolve during the implementation process. This role sits within the Outreach Team.
Customer Contact Officers will offer proactive housing advice to households who are homeless or at risk of homelessness, providing a first point of contact for residents with housing related problems. Officers will:
• Offer a reactive service to residents contacting the service for the first time or needing one off advice or assistance
• Offer a proactive service to residents identified as being at risk of homelessness by the Early Intervention Team
The Outreach Team will be flexibly located with core hubs across the borough. Services will also be provided from a wide range of locations including other agencies and these will change over time.
The role is to provide effective, high quality support to customers to help them prevent or relieve their homelessness and then sustain their accommodation by providing specialist advice and support.