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Job Category: Social Care Qualified

Job location: Civic Campus, Euclid Street, Swindon, SN1 2J, Swindon Borough Council

Hours per week: 37
Start date: Immediate start

Salary: £31.25 per hour

Swindon Borough Council currently require Experienced Social Workers within the Family Safeguarding Service. The team work within pods to optimise the management, oversight and support to all Social Workers. There are 5 Social Workers and 1 Manager per POD. 

Social Workers must have with experience and skill to: 

• Undertake comprehensive assessments including parenting assessments in a timely way to inform development of outcome focused care plans with Children and their Families.
• Undertake care proceedings within the court, both private and public.
• Initiate and complete within court timescales and achieve permanency plans for children including adoption.
• Understand and respond to complexity of risks and are required to evidence on records, including providing analysis of their interventions with children and families. 

We also have a specific number of vacancies to work specifically with Children in Need to progress their Child in Need plans working closely with our adult practitioners within the family safeguarding model to improve outcomes for our children. 

Job Category: - Admin & Clerical

Job location: Raglan Depot, Raglan, Monmouthshire, NP152ER, 

Monmouthshire County Council

Hours per week: 37

Start date: Immediate start

Salary: £15.31 per hour

Expectation and Outcomes of this Role:-This role is expected to provide a quality service to highly visible important front lineservices.You will often be the first port of call for customers and also our staff who requireassistance or works undertaken.Work will be expected to be undertaken in a timely and professional manner.

Your responsibilities are to:- Garden waste

Job Category: Building Services & Maintenance

Job location: Fleet House, 59-61 Clerkenwell Road, London, London, EC1M 5LA, Southern Housing
Hours per week: 35

Start date: Immediate start

Salary: £17.38 per hour

Competency based interview, questions will be based on your experience, knowledge and real scenarios

In person

Single stage interview

1 hour

Tom Woodman and another team member will be on the interview panel

Job Category: Social Care Qualified

Job location: Nottinghamshire County Council
Hours per week: 37

Start date: Immediate start

Salary: £22.85 per hour

We are looking for an Individual with significant mediation and Tribunal experiance within a SEND Team to undertake appeal work and represent the LA at mediation and tribunal SENDIST hearings, including case preparation and evidence gathering, and senior level casework.  The post is 5 days per week and is remote working. Day rate for this post is £400 per day and is currently agreed until Christmas 2025

Education and Knowledge

Educated to a level 6 or above qualification in a SEND, relevant related service area.

Detailed knowledge and application of SEND legislation and legislative frameworks that governs children’s services. (Children and Families Act 2014, SEND Regulations 2015 and SEND Code of Practice 2014)

Excellent knowledge and understanding of SEND education within the schools sector and its management across a range of educational settings and providers

Excellent working knowledge of other related legislation including:

Legislation governing Adult Social Care, the Children’s Act 1989 & 2004 and safeguarding processes. 

Education Act 1996

School admissions code 2014 

Equality Act 2010

Disability Discrimination Act 

Care Act 2014

Mental Capacity Act 2005

In depth knowledge of the barriers facing children and young people with SEND and the challenge of inclusion 

Knowledge and experience of Local Authority’s graduated approach to SEND Support and funding systems

Knowledge of schools’ organisation, management and systems to ensure credibility within schools.

Knowledge of Nottinghamshire’s Local Offer

Knowledge and understanding of the Ofsted framework

Knowledge and understanding of council policies and processes

Knowledge and understanding of responsibilities and processes relating to the safeguarding of children

Experience

4 Years post-qualification experience in a relevant children’s service environment.

Experience of understanding and managing complex SEND casework at a senior level.

Experience of managing and directing a diverse group who are Hybrid based to ensure service user needs are met effectively and efficiently against agreed targets and timescales.

Significant experience of working with families, children and young people with complex SEN needs.

Developed negotiation and mediation skills.

Experience and expertise in managing and resolving conflict, providing challenge and support to achieve good outcomes for children and young people.

Experience of using a range of case management systems and application of IT programmes including Microsoft Office, Teams, Outlook, EXCEL etc

Excellent written and oral communication skills, with the ability to effectively write and present a variety of papers and reports to multiple audiences

Job Category: Social Care Qualified

Job location: 31 Chester Street, Wrexham, Wrexham Principal Area, LL13 8BG, Wrexham County Borough Council
Hours per week: 37

Start date: Immediate start

Salary: £38.00 per hour

We are looking for an experienced worker to join the Children's Safeguarding Team in Wrexham. The role will be to undertake the ISRO role for our Children Looked After and to undertake the Chairing of Child Protection case conferences. Previous experience of undertaking this role is essential.

• To meet regulatory requirements which require the Authority to have Independent review officer posts (IRO).
• To monitor, assess and scrutinise the performance of the Authority�s function in respect of reviews and refer to relevant bodies.
• To act as lead officer in co-ordinating an effective inter-agency response to children in need of protection and children looked after.
• To plan and develop a consistent response to ensure effective practice, in line with statutory, legislative, departmental and inter-agency standards.
• To act as an independent chair at Children Protection meetings including Child Protection Conferences, Review Meetings, Statutory Looked After Children Reviews and Part 4 meetings.
• To manage and champion delivery of the Services both within and outside the organisation proactively seeking and enabling innovation and continuous improvement in the delivery of departmental services.
• To contribute as part of the wider safeguarding team to the development of the Authority�s safeguarding services.
• To ensure the voice of the child/young person is heard and provide access to independent advocacy.
• To effectively contribute to risk management at an operational level.

Qualifications  

Degree / post graduate in a relevant field i.e.  Registered Social Worker             

Chartered or specific area of qualification i.e.  Post-qualifying award in child care/child protection, or proven equivalent experience in the relevant field        

Membership of relevant Professional Institution i.e. Social Care Wales             

Team Manager or relevant management experience in sector, including PQ Award or equivalent or the commitment to gain the PQ Award within an agreed timeframe             

Practice Teachers Award (PTA), or equivalent experience for coaching and mentoring and the commitment to obtain PTA within a reasonable timeframe        

National Standards/ Competencies /Professional Body             

Evidence of continuous professional development      

Specialist Knowledge  

Thorough understanding and experience of child protection processes and associated legislative guidance, eg, Children Act 1989 and 2004, Regulations, Circulars and Guidance, Social Services Act, Mental Capacity Act 2005 UN Convention on the Rights of the Child Social Services and Wellbeing Act 2014 (Wales) Wales Safeguarding procedures 2019                

In depth knowledge of safeguarding and wider social policy across all partners, including health Care, Police and Education and an understanding of how this is reflected in practice    

An enhanced level of specialist knowledge in relation to safeguarding and looked after children 

Understanding of factors impacting on Child Development and the needs of vulnerable/ disadvantaged children/young people                 

Professional Codes of Practice especially �National Standards�           

Social Work processes and models of intervention

Job Category: Social Care Qualified

Job location: County Hall, Llandrindod Wells, Llandrindod Wells, Powys, LD1 5LG, Powys County Council
Hours per week: 32

Start date: Immediate start

Salary:£27.70 per hour

Job Category :   Legal (Specialist)
Location : London Borough of Hillingdon
Hours Per Week : 36
Start Date : immediate Start
Start Time : 09:00
End Time :17:30
Salary: £55.00  

THIS IS AN EDUCATION LAWYER ROLL The successful candidate will be assisting the client with Conducting Tribunal matters; Advising on all SEND related matters General education governance matters such as amalgamations, interventions etc. Judicial Reviews

Job Category :   Admin & Clerical
Location : Carmarthenshire County Council
Hours Per Week : 37
Start Date : immediate Start
Start Time : 09:00
End Time :17:30
Salary: £12.84  

As a Customer Agent, you will  be the first point of contact for residents, dealing with a wide range of enquiries on the phone and online including requests for council services, making appointments, giving advice on a range of applications and helping people to fill in forms online.

 We are looking for individuals who are enthusiastic, energetic and self-motivated, that can adapt well to any given situation whilst maintaining the delivery of high-quality customer care.

 This varied role means that two days are never the same and we are looking for polite and helpful people to join our team. We adopt a flexible approach to working which involves an element of home working but also a requirement to attend office locations, as requested, to carry out the role and other duties.  Previous experience is not essential as we can provide the necessary training.

The contact centre is operational Monday - Friday 08.30 - 18.00, 37 hours contract per week.

Job Category :   Commercial
Location : Windsor House & Car Parks, Plymouth City Council
Hours Per Week : 37
Start Date : immediate Start
Start Time : 09:00
End Time :17:30
Salary: £13.26

Required to provide a range of Facilities Management duties as part of a team

including; Locking and unlocking buildings, first point of contact for deliveries,

including post, upkeep of resource areas, electric car inductions, supporting

emergency procedures meeting and greeting visitors and members of the

public, spot cleaning & porterage including moving furniture and other heavy

items . Flexibility is required to accommodate working across multiple venues

and support some out of hours events

Essential qualifications/ knowledge

Minimum level of 3 GCSE’s grade A – C or equivalent § Facilities Management qualification (such as BIFM (British Institute for Facilities Management) Level 3 or FM Apprenticeship level 3) or equivalent experience, including basic knowledge of cleaning techniques, COSHH in relation to use of machinery & equipment, working environment and chemicals § Knowledge of administrative procedures § IT skills and experience § Manual handling to support with lifting and porterage. This will include room set ups for events

Experience of working as part of a property management team delivering

FM related services

Essential skills  The ability to travel between sites within a reasonable timeframe to meet

the needs of the service

 Effective verbal and written communication skills for dealing with

requests from staff and public, and for completing basic reports

 IT skills including working knowledge of Microsoft applications

 Planning and prioritising own workload

Job Category :   Admin / Clerical
Location : 48 STATION ROAD,   London Borough of Haringey
Hours Per Week : 36
Start Date : Immediate Start
Start Time : 09:00
End Time :17:30
Salary: £16.00  

MASH business Support Officer, to work in a busy front door service, completing checks and loading information in to a system, having good knowledge of information gathering and using different systems. Working as a team and being able to work under pressure. The role is a hybrid role 36 hours a week. Would suit an experienced BSO, within children services.

Abilities/Experiences

•       Experience of providing excellent business support functions ideally in a complex or regulated environment delivering high quality services

•       Ability to work under pressure and respond effectively to rapidly changing priorities and deadlines.

•       Ability to maintain simple information, recording and filing systems (manual and computerised).

•       Ability to enter, collate, compile and distribute information (including statistical data) consistently and effectively using a variety of methods best suited to meeting client outcomes

•       Experience of IT systems and how they support service delivery

•       Experience of delivering service improvements through a programme of continuous improvement.

•       Effectively working as part of a team.

Qualifications (only if applicable)

Knowledge/Skills

•       Working knowledge of the Microsoft Office suite of products

•       Knowledge of the IT based systems in use within the Council for general and specialist functionality and how they support service delivery

•       Strong written and verbal communication skills

•       Knowledge of council services and role they play in meeting needs of the community.

Job Category: Social Care Non-Qualified

Job location: Sunnyside Road, Chilwell, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG9 4FR, Nottinghamshire County Council

Hours per week: 30

Start date: Immediate start

Salary: £12.65 per hour

Job Category: Building Services & Maintenance

Job location: Westpark 26, Chelston, Wellington, TA21 9AD, Wellington, Somerset, TA219AD, 

Somerset Council

Hours per week: 37.50  

Start date: Immediate start

Salary: £13.47

per hourmust hold a valid driving licence 8.00 am start - 16.30 finish ( flexible)  Must be able and happy to drive a long wheelbase van

and have no more that 6 point on driving licence , happy to work indoors/outdoors Mon-Fri no weekends Qualifications: Essential Hold a non-licensed (Cat B) asbestos removal certificate (Annually updated)Health surveillance (Updated every 3 years)Asbestos awareness experience and training. Desirable BOSH P402 Knowledge:Essential A working knowledge and understanding of Asbestos, the hazards and risks associated with asbestos and an understanding of the materials that can contain asbestos.DesirableKnowledge of safety signage relating to asbestos removal. Knowledge of task sheets, risk assessments and method statements. Experience:Essential Experienced in all areas of Asbestos removal, including setting up a safe working site.  Experienced in using correct PPE and RPE. This can include the requirement to be clean shaven to use appropriate RPE. Skills:EssentialCommunicate verbally and in writing to all stakeholders. Ability to understand written guidance and instructions relating to Asbestos removal. Ability to drive a long wheelbase van. Ability to follow task sheets as designated by Health and Safety Executive. Desirable Experience in using Microsoft programmes, including Outlook and Teams. 

Job Category: Housing

Job location: Unit 11, The Tramsheds, Coomber Way, Croydon, London, CR0 4TQ,  Southern Housing

Hours per week: 35

Start date: Immediate start

Salary: £12.88 per hour

Job description

The role
Reporting to Environmental Services and Transport Manager you will be expected to deliver a 
consistently high-quality bulk and void property clearance services. You will be provided with 
tools and machinery to help you undertake your tasks and we will supply you with a new 
uniform, safety boots and personal protective equipment. You will need to have the ability to 
work outside in all weathers and be able to undertake physically demanding work. 
The location
You will be based at one of our office locations.
What you’ll be doing:
• In accordance with our schedules, frequencies, and standards, to drive to our estates and 
collect non-domestic refuse in an efficient and environmentally friendly manner.
• When requested, to attend to void properties and clear these. 
• Carry out collections in a neat and tidy manner ensuring spillages are cleaned up whilst you 
are onsite.
• Maintain a safe and secure environment by working in line with our health and safety 
standards.
• Working proactively with customers, manging expectations, to ensure that they can have a 
positive view of their environment and landlord offering basic advice when requested.
• Proactively supporting team members to deliver seamless services in line with the 
Corporate Strategy
• Keeping a record of what is collected and from where so that your services can be 
recharged accurately and transparently to residents. 
• Noting hotspot refuse typing areas and working with the team on a strategy to reduce the 
waste. 
• Assist the team when needed with other tasks such as jet washing bin stores 
• Report any repairs or defects in communal areas to maintenance department/ line manager 
and follow up actions as required i.e. monitoring the issue ensuring that action is taken to 
complete the repair within our stated timescales; where this is not the case escalate the 
matter to your line manager 
• No role profile can cover every issue which may arise within the post at various times and 
the postholder is expected to carry out other duties from time to time, which are broadly 
consistent with those described.

What you’ll need:
Essential 
• Experience of undertaking bulk, general waste and void property clearance duties.
• Good interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate well with residents, external 
agencies, and resident organisations.
• Work under your own initiative, with the team and under instruction.
• Basic knowledge and understanding of health and safety considerations as they apply to 
this role.
• Sufficiently numerate to manage stock control, check invoices and purchase supplies or 
equipment.
• Able to plan and prioritise to ensure the effective use of own time

Job Category: Social Care Qualified

Job location: Sibsey Rd, Boston, Lincolnshire, PE219QS,

Lincolnshire County Council

Hours per week: 37

Start date: Immediate start

Salary: £28.03 per hour

This post is for an experienced Level 2 Social Worker. Working on site at Pilgrim Hospital

Job description

Job IntroductionAre you an experienced social worker with a knack for handling complex cases and navigating the twists and turns of hospital discharge planning? Do you thrive in fast-paced environments where no two days are the same? If so, we need YOU in our Hospital Social Work Team!We are on the hunt for an experienced Level 2 Social Worker who can juggle high-level casework.You will be:Joining a close-knit, supportive team that’s as passionate about social work as you are.Enjoying the satisfaction of making complex situations manageable and supporting adults to achieve the best outcomes.What we need from you:A qualified social worker with relevant experience in hospital social work or a similar fast-paced setting.A deep understanding of safeguarding, mental capacity, and Care Act compliance.The ability to balance your workload with hands-on casework.Strong skills in multi-agency working—we liaise across multiple hospitals, councils, and health trusts.About this post:The post is for an experienced Level 2 Social Worker.It is a ward based post at Pilgrim Hospital, Boston - the ward is 7A.The ward is being set up as a frailty ward to support people over the winter period. It is short stay, up to 72 hours. People are admitted from both the front door and the community.The social worker will work as part of a Multi-Disciplinary Team, working with Consultants, therapists, pharmacy, nurses, and other support services.The role is ward aligned.It is Monday to Friday – 37 hours per week (hours are 08:45 – 17:15 Monday to Thursday then 08:45 – 16:45 on Friday) working on site every day. No weekend working.

Job Category: Social Care Qualified

Job location: Churchill Court, 2 Westmoreland Road, Bromley, Kent, BR1 1AS , Bromley Council

Hours per week: 36

Start date: Immediate start

Salary: £27.82 per hour

Locum Senior Practitioner Safeguarding and Care Planning East Team

About the Role and the Team

The Safeguarding & Care Planning Service (East) work with children & families following transfer from the Referral & Assessment Service, which occurs if a child/young person is made subject to a Child in Need or Child Protection Plan. Children in Need qualify if they meet through assessment Tier 2.5-3 on the Bromley Safeguarding Continuum of Need and Intervention. The service have a specialist Court Team but at times East and West practitioners will also hold care proceeding cases and work with children & families where the PLO framework has been initiated . 

All decisions to initiate care proceedings or PLO are made through a weekly Legal Gateway meeting chaired by a Safeguarding Head of Service. 

Please refer to the job description for more information.