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Job Category : Social Care - Qualified (Adults)
Location : Hackney Service Centre, Hackney Council
Hours Per Week : 36.00
Start Date : Immediate start
Start Time : 09:00
End Time : 17:00
Salary: £25.06
PURPOSE OF THE JOB:
The post holder will be part of Adult Services. They will work to assess the social care needs of people in accordance with the wellbeing principles of the Care Act and offer a personalised and strengths based approach.
Working to promote personalised support and facilitating the opportunities for service user choice and control, they will be responsible for managing a case load, conducting robust assessments in partnership with service users, their carers and multi-disciplinary partners where appropriate.
They will clearly identify outcomes that need to be achieved through provision of this service. They will also help people identify how best to meet their own longer term needs and aspirations by enabling them to identify appropriate asset based goals and building outcomes focused support plans.
The post holder will be responsible for assessing and supporting and assessing risk
The post holder will operate within an agreed performance management and budgetary framework and with support from their line manager they will be responsible for assessing and managing risk, ensuring application of robust quality assurance and safeguarding procedures.
Knowledge of Adult Social Care
- Good demonstrable understanding of the Care Act, and The Mental Capacity Act /DOLS.
- Good working knowledge of the London Multi Agency Adult Safeguarding policy and procedures and all related adults legislation, including Making Safeguarding Personal.
- Knowledge of current best practice and integration initiatives across health and care areas.
- Knowledge and understanding of the needs of Adults at Risk and those with a Long term conditions and complex needs.
- Good understanding of the issues relating to the delivery of assessment and support planning for people within a diverse community setting and the range of solutions available to facilitate their independence from a strengths based perspective.
Technical Skills
- Working knowledge of a wide range of typical IT tools including database, word processing, email and spreadsheet applications.
Qualifications
- UK state registered degree in Social Work, DipSW or CQSW.
- A current Enhanced Criminal Records Bureau assessment.
- HCPC registration
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| Job Category | Social & Healthcare |
Job Category : Social Care – Qualified (Adults)Location : Hackney Service Centre, Hackney CouncilHours Per Week : 36.00Start Date : Immediate startStart Time : 09:00End Time : 17:00Salary: £25....
Job Category : Driving
Location : Wearside Service Centre, Lewisham Council
Hours Per Week : 35.00
Start Date : Immediate Start
Start Time : 07:00
End Time : 18:00
Salary: £19.05
Enhanced DBS
At two years experience required
35 Hours per week
MUST Have a CPC , PCV Licences and Tacho card
Split shifts 7.00 am to 10.30am and 2.30 pm to 6.00 pm during school term time
Role is based at Wearside Depot, Wearside Road, Ladywell. On-Site parking available but also near to Ladywell Train Station
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| Job Category | Driving |
Job Category : DrivingLocation : Wearside Service Centre, Lewisham CouncilHours Per Week : 35.00Start Date : Immediate StartStart Time : 07:00End Time : 18:00Salary: £19.05 Enhanced DBSAt two years e...
Job Category : Driving
Location : Wearside Service Centre, Lewisham Council
Hours Per Week : 20.00
Start Date : Immediate Start
Start Time : 07:30
End Time : 17:30
Salary: £15.64
DBS required
20-25 hours per week / split shift required 5 days a week- not adhoc
7.30 start am/14:30 start pm flexible start and finish times
physically able and training would be provide
To undertake all duties allied to the safety and wellbeing of the customers in our care, using the ancillary equipment to meet the customer specification for Passenger Services, within cost and legal compliance.
To accept responsibility for the processes of service delivery including health and safety and service led requirements
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| Job Category | Driving |
Job Category : DrivingLocation : Wearside Service Centre, Lewisham CouncilHours Per Week : 20.00Start Date : Immediate StartStart Time : 07:30End Time : 17:30Salary: £15.64 DBS required20-25 hours pe...
Job Category : Housing
Location : Laurence House, Lewisham Council
Hours Per Week : 35.00
Start Date :Immediate Start
Start Time : 09:00
End Time : 17:00
Salary: £21.92
We are looking to recruit an officer responsible for the allocation of emergency temporary accommodation, setting up rent accounts and discharging interim and full housing duty.
The successful candidate will work within a team of officers and participate in a duty rota to fulfil the needs of the service. A good understanding of the Homelessness Reduction Act 2017 is required along with experience with delivering a front-line service to vulnerable clients. They will serve as a point of contact for clients placed in emergency accommodation ensuring that appropriate offers of accommodation are made and all queries are responded to in a timely manner.
Knowledge
Excellent knowledge and detailed understanding of Homelessness Reduction Act 2017 and other
relevant housing and homelessness legislation, case law and guidance S
Knowledge of Landlord and Tenant Legislation, the Housing Act 1985 and Protection from
Eviction Act 1977 S
Suitability and affordability assessments for accommodation provided under homelessness
provisions S
Up to date knowledge of the welfare benefit system and its application- S
The Housing Health and Safety Rating System
Good knowledge of the management of voids and lettings practices
Comprehensive understanding of the needs of vulnerable people and how their needs can be
met, including their social, emotional and wellbeing needs- S
Aptitude
Ability to maintain databases and work effectively with IT systems S
Aptitude for working creatively and acting on own initiative.
Committed to continuous service improvement
Ability to prioritise competing demands in a pressurised environment, recognize
service priorities and manage a high workload within agreed targets.
Ability to meet performance targets and deliver positive outcomes.
Ability to liaise with professional staff from across the Council and with partners
Ability to take a proactive role in reviewing and developing working practices in order
to continually improve service delivery.
Aptitude for utilising new technology to help develop the service.
Skills
(Skills can only be used as shortlisting criteria if the skill is to be tested)
(To Be Tested – S)
Excellent prioritisation and problem solving skills
Excellent customer care skills
Excellent negotiating and influencing skills
Excellent oral and written communication skills with the ability to understand and explain both
local policies and statutory legislation S
Experience
Experience of working in a customer demand led business in the public or private sector S
Experience of dealing sensitively with distressed or challenging customers/service users S
Experience of working with landlords and managing agents to access void properties and to refer
clients S
Experience of administrative systems and office work S
Experience of responding to correspondence and resolving complaints S
Effectively programming/prioritising/planning own workload
Experience of achieving performance targets and meeting departmental performance objectives
Self-motivated and able to work with a caseload to achieve targets and continuous improvement
S
To think flexibly and broadly, approaching situations from many perspectives S
General Education
Good standard of education to include Maths and English GCSE Grade C and above or
equivalent experience.
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| Job Category | Housing |
Job Category : HousingLocation : Laurence House, Lewisham CouncilHours Per Week : 35.00Start Date :Immediate StartStart Time : 09:00End Time : 17:00Salary: £21.92 We are looking to recruit an officer...
Job Category : Social Care & Health Non-Qualified
Location : Mercury House, London Borough of Havering
Hours Per Week : 36.00
Start Date : Immediate Start
Start Time : 09:00
End Time : 17:00
Salary: £19.33
The purpose of the All-Age Complex Placements Officer is to be responsible for securing placements for service users with complex needs, arranging individual placement contracts, ensuring value for money and positive outcomes for individuals.
Main Purpose of the Job/Key Objectives:
To commission care packages for complex cases specialising in people with Learning Disabilities, Physical & Sensory Disability, Dementia or Mental Health issues
To commission, where appropriate, approved packages of care with Reablement and homecare providers on the Domiciliary Care Framework Contract, and ensure timely, safe and smooth transfer of those clients in the care of those providers.
To commission Respite and Long Term Residential/Nursing Home Placements for clients and ensure timely, safe and smooth transfer of those clients to their chosen Home.
To build market intelligence and document it so that there is an understanding of reasonable rates and quality of provision for others to access as well as building the knowledge of the post holder
To work closely with the Placements team to ensure placements are recorded on all appropriate systems including establishment and monitoring of finance records aligned with appropriate IT systems
To work closely with the Quality service where issues arise in relation to the quality of provision
To build/ maintain a tangible and accessible record of services, people placed in them with data like date of placements, reviews and costs.
To support the identification of placements where outcomes are not being progressed and to work closely with operational colleagues to challenge provision that is not as supportive or independence building as it could be
To be aware of voids in locations and to link them to appropriate placements so that capacity is used as effectively as possible
To take a project management approach to improvement opportunities that are identified to improve the system in regard to complex cases and how they are managed
Experience:
Of working in a brokerage/ commissioning function.
Of dealing with external providers for the provision of care services.
Of working within Social Care
Of dealing sensitively with issues that can reach across many stakeholders, including providers, families and operational services
Qualifications
Graduate qualification or equivalent experience.
Project management qualification or equivalent experience.
Working conditions/circumstances
Office based
Be able to deputise for Line Manager at service/other meetings as required.
Key Accountabilities and Result Areas
Key accountabilities should identify the main areas of work and responsibilities of the role and are intended to be a guide to the range and level of work expected of the postholder. They should be set out in order of relative significance and importance and should include examples of the expected end results. This should not be an exhaustive list of all tasks that may fall to the postholder and employees will be expected to carry out such other reasonable duties which may be required from time to time.
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| Job Category | Social & Healthcare |
Job Category : Social Care & Health Non-QualifiedLocation : Mercury House, London Borough of HaveringHours Per Week : 36.00Start Date : Immediate StartStart Time : 09:00End Time : 17:00Salary: £1...
Job Category : Nursing
Location : Newham Dockside, London Borough of Newham
Hours Per Week : 36.00
Start Date : Immediate start
Start Time : 09:00
End Time : 17:00
Salary: £27.83
- The post holder will provide expert clinical advice, supervision and support to
the health visiting skill mix team around specific Public health matters (including
Domestic Violence, Infant feeding, Accident prevention, Safeguarding and
Extended services link). - The post holder will be responsible for the provision of expert high quality family
centred Primary Health Service to a defined population including those within the
Early help neighbourhood and Children’s Centres boundaries within the London
Borough of Newham.
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| Job Category | Nursing |
Job Category : NursingLocation : Newham Dockside, London Borough of NewhamHours Per Week : 36.00Start Date : Immediate startStart Time : 09:00End Time : 17:00Salary: £27.83 The post holder will provi...
Job Category : IT
Location : County Hall, Raikes Lane, Mold CH7 6NB - Phase 1, Flintshire County Council
Hours Per Week : 22.50
Start Date : Immediate Start
Start Time : 09:00
End Time : 17:30
Salary: £19.00
Reporting directly to the IT Infrastructure Services Manager, the Project Manager will have
responsibility for this specific short-term project plan, to consult on, design and coordinate the implementation of facilities available within the Microsoft 365 suite of products and associated technologies.
In addition, the post holder will develop and coordinate workflow processes and templates in relation to policies that are required within Microsoft 365 and associated technologies to ensure compliance with Data Protection and the IT Security Policies.
Principal Accountabilities
- In consultation with the appropriate manager and project board, define the scope of the project.
- Create a detailed work plan which identifies and sequences the activities needed to successfully complete the project.
- Develop a schedule and work flows for project completion that effectively allocates the resources to the activities and review with senior management and all other staff that will be affected by the project activities; revise the schedule as required.
- The post holder will be assigned project support staff during the lifetime of the project and will be responsible to allocate, review and check the quality of specific pieces of work undertaken by them.
- The post holder will be responsible for determining and implementing workflow, procedure and testing for Microsoft 365 for use by IT Services and the organisation. The key steps in each workflow will be determined by the post holder in consultation with the relevant IT specialist.
- Implement the project according to the project plan.
- Develop forms and records to document project activities and set up files to ensure that all project information is appropriately documented and secured and develop a comprehensive User Guide as part of the ongoing support for the system and users.
- Monitor the progress of the project and make adjustments as necessary to ensure the successful completion of the project.
Academic/ Professional Qualification
Educated to HND/or Degree level in a relevant discipline or proven relevant experience
Relevant qualification in Project or Delivery Management or proven experience in implementing change projects
Knowledge and Experience
Experience of writing plans, reports and procedures, delivering presentations and facilitating workshops
Delivery management and organisational skills - a clear understanding of the requirements and tools needed to manage projects and delivery
Demonstrable transformational change skills – experience working on, and implementing change projects
Ability to demonstrate a problem solving and system thinking approach. Confidence working with complex data and systems
Data analysis and interpretation - ability to analyse data in order to identify trends, patterns and suggest solutions for service improvements
Confident in the use of a range of IT software including Microsoft tools and applications
Experience of engaging with internal and external stakeholders, negotiating and influencing
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| Job Category | IT Jobs |
Job Category : ITLocation : County Hall, Raikes Lane, Mold CH7 6NB – Phase 1, Flintshire County CouncilHours Per Week : 22.50Start Date : Immediate StartStart Time : 09:00End Time : 17:30Salary:...
Job Category : Manual Labour / General Industrial
Category : Permanent Recruitment
Location : Oakleigh Depot, Barnet Council
Hours Per Week : 36.00
Start Date : Immediate Start
Base Salary : £36,567.00
Transport Services manages the maintenance and repair of the council’s vehicle fleet/plant/equipment, in accordance with legal regulations, hire company’s and manufactures’ standards and targets. The Commercial Vehicle Technician (Level 3) role is to support the Workshop Manager by undertaking the maintenance of the Council’s fleet, including third party and plant maintenance and that processes are carried out effectively to meet the services obligations including legislative and health safety, in a timely and cost-effective manner.
We have our own workshop at Oakleigh Depot and maintain a large fleet of service vehicles and plant used for front line services such as recycling and waste collections, street cleansing and ground maintenance tasks and passenger services. We maintain vehicles such as RCVs and vans up to and above VOSA standard. Vehicle technicians are to assist in the delivery of an efficient and effective Transport Workshop service in a safe manner, with regard to ensuring the fleet is maintained in a legal and roadworthy condition, and promote continuous improvement and ‘right first time’ culture.
Applicants are required to have City and Guilds and IMI qualifications.
Experience of maintaining commercial LGV and plant is essential.
Experience of maintaining Mercedes and Dennis vehicles and buses.
Up to date MOT test qualification and the ability to drive class 2 vehicle.
You will be representing the Council and will need to be courteous and helpful at all times.
Flexible to work in shifts as and when required by the needs of the service.
Professional Membership/Qualification
NVQ 3 or IMI 3 Heavy Motor Vehicle qualification or equivalent
Qualified Commercial Vehicle Inspector (VOSA accreditation)
Standard Secondary /Comprehensive Education (minimum) at least 'GCSE' level standard including English and Maths or demonstrable relevant experience
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| Job Category | Manual Labour |
Job Category : Manual Labour / General IndustrialCategory : Permanent RecruitmentLocation : Oakleigh Depot, Barnet CouncilHours Per Week : 36.00Start Date : Immediate Start Base Salary : £36,567.00 T...
Job Category : Admin & Clerical
Location : 160 Tooley Street, Southwark Council
Hours Per Week : 36.00
Start Date : Immediate Start
Start Time : 09:00
End Time : 17:00
Salary: £17.42
The role will provide admin support to the tree service
Looking for someone confident in an office environment
Exciting opportunity for the right candidate - strong chance this will become permanent, so I am looking for dedicated candidates.
Knowledge, including educational qualifications
- Knowledge and understanding of the importance of parks and leisure services in an inner city environment D
Experience
It is expected that the post holder will have experience in administration including:
- Setting up and maintaining administrative systems and complex records ESI
- Liaison with internal and external individuals and organisations on administrative issues ESI
- Preparation of a range of documents, letters, and reports to a high standard ESI
- Using a range of IT packages including word and excel and other packages for presenting information to a high standard ESI
- Preparation of financial or numerical information
Aptitudes, Skills & Competencies
- Enjoy being organised and administrative tasks and the ability to plan and prioritise a heavy workload (E I)
- Ability to work flexibly, independently and as part of a team, doing what is required to get the job done to a high standard (E I)
- Ability to define problems and produce innovative solutions against financial constraints (E S I)
- Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing with a wide range of people including members, senior officers, community representatives (E I)
- Be able to successfully negotiate partnerships and to ‘sell’ ideas (E I)
- Be able to use research and statistical data and computer applications to prepare complex and statistical reports (E S)
- Be able to represent the unit both within the Council and externally. (E I)
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| Job Category | Admin / Clerical |
Job Category : Admin & ClericalLocation : 160 Tooley Street, Southwark CouncilHours Per Week : 36.00Start Date : Immediate StartStart Time : 09:00End Time : 17:00Salary: £17.42 The role will prov...
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: £13.47
Cardiff Council and the Vale of Glamorgan Council are working together to provide an innovative new Adolescent Resource Centre (ARC) / Edge of Care Service for 11-17 year olds. Taking a strength based approach, our aim is to work co-productively with families to improve relationships and enable young people to remain living within their family home.
The ARC has been delivering services to young people who require intensive interventions and access to therapeutic interventions across Cardiff for the last three years. As a result of this success, alongside an increase in need and regional funding, the Service is expanding to become a Regional Edge of Care Service, which will operate across two locations across Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan.
As part of this Service, you will be working within Cardiff’s experienced team providing flexible and responsive care packages of respite, intervention, outreach and family support.
You will be working with young people across Cardiff at their homes and at our centres at a time of need delivering positive outcomes. You will provide structured, evidence-based interventions enabling families to develop problem solving skills, resilience and achieve positive change. You, and the team will provide a rapid response to children and families in crisis, enabling them to address and overcome the difficulties that have led to the family being at risk of breakdown, and prevent further escalation.
As a Support Worker, you will have some experience of working with adolescents who present with challenging behaviour, you will have experience in working with carers and as part of a wider team. You will be working flexibly that includes some evenings and weekends.
Driving license and full use of a car is essential. Enhanced Child and Adult DBS needed.
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| Job Category | Social & Healthcare |
Job Category : Social Care – UnqualifiedLocation : County Hall, Cardiff CouncilHours Per Week : 37.00Start Date : Immediate StartStart Time : 09:00End Time : 17:00Salary: £13.47 Cardiff Council...
Job Category : Human Resources
Location : Guildhall 2, Royal Borough of Kingston
Hours Per Week : 21.00
Start Date : Immediate Start
Start Time : 09:00
End Time : 17:00
Salary: £20.91
Duties/Responsibilities:
Managing an employee relations caseload and providing advice on employment terms and conditions, as well on complex casework e.g. grievances, disciplinaries, absence management and capability.
Supporting presenting officers with formal investigations including their preparation and collation of documentation and correspondence
Supporting managers at formal hearings and appeals including dismissal appeals
Working with trade unions to resolve complex employment matters at an early stage
Advising on organisational change e.g. restructures, TUPE and any associated staff redeployment, transfer, or redundancy matters
Essential criteria
Experience of managing an ER caseload and advising on change programmes/restructuring/TUPE.
In-depth knowledge of principles of change management.
A detailed and up-to-date knowledge and understanding of employment legislation as well as HR policy and procedures
Ability to work quickly, accurately and to tight deadlines
Desirable criteria
Chartered Member of the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD), equivalent qualification and/or evidence of equivalent knowledge and experience
An understanding of Public Sector / Schools terms and conditions, the role of local and national agreements, with experience of delivering HR services in a unionised environment.
We are a hybrid working organisation and the successful candid
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| Job Category | Human Resources |
Job Category : Human ResourcesLocation : Guildhall 2, Royal Borough of KingstonHours Per Week : 21.00Start Date : Immediate StartStart Time : 09:00End Time : 17:00Salary: £20.91 Duties/Responsibiliti...
Job Category : Technical
Location : Lambeth Town Hall, London Borough of Lambeth
Hours Per Week : 35.00
Start Date :Immediate Start
Start Time : 09:00
End Time : 17:00
Salary: £196.00 per day
General duties as per JD. Essentially covering the following.
To ensure the timely, efficient and effective delivery of the Lambeth Payroll Service data file transmission process that meet the needs of internal and external customers and that meet the business needs, priorities and objectives of the Council. E.g.:
• Monthly payroll running.
• Validation reports.
• BACS file transmission to the Financial Transactions Service.
• RTI. FPS and EPS file submissions.
• Payroll file transfer for general ledger submission.
• Other post payroll processes.
Produce monthly employer pension reporting.;
• LGPS I-Connect.
• LPFA employer portal.
• Teachers’ Pensions MDC/MCR and End of Year Certificate.
• NHSPS electronic staff records.
Manage and implement year end / start of new year payroll processes;
• Supplementary payrolls.
• Pay awards.
• Pay increments.
• P60, P6 and P9 uploads.
• Tax code uplift.
• Payroll new financial year period dates.
• Voluntary deductions new rates (e.g. Unison).
• Pensions Auto Enrolment thresholds.
• Pensions banding (LGPS, TP, NHSPS).
• EOY Pension returns.
To manage and ensure the production and distribution to employees/ers of bulk employee/er information, e.g.:
• Payslips.
• P60’s.
• Chargeability Reports.
• Third Party Payments Reports.
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| Job Category | Technical |
Job Category : TechnicalLocation : Lambeth Town Hall, London Borough of LambethHours Per Week : 35.00Start Date :Immediate StartStart Time : 09:00End Time : 17:00Salary: £196.00 per day General dutie...
Job Category : Social Care - Qualified
Category : Permanent Recruitment
Location : Civic Offices, London Borough of Sutton
Start Date : Immediate Start
Base Salary : £37,038.00
Top Point Salary : £44,814.00
Grade 8 £37,038 - £44,814 (£46,857 unconsolidated maximum)
Social Workers within Adult Services receive a Retention Bonus of £1000 for every completed year in service
Whole package totals up to £47,857 (including Retention Bonus)
Social Workers within this service area are able to work flexibly between home and work to meet the needs of the service whilst recognising the benefits that a hybrid model of working can bring.
We are looking for confident and skilled Social Workers to work within the Adult Services team. Our objective is to deliver the best outcomes in improving the quality of life for Adults within Sutton.
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| Job Category | Social & Healthcare |
Job Category : Social Care – QualifiedCategory : Permanent RecruitmentLocation : Civic Offices, London Borough of SuttonStart Date : Immediate StartBase Salary : £37,038.00Top Point Salary : £...
Job Category : Social Care & Health Qualified (Windsor & Maidenhead)
Location : Town Hall, Achieving for Children
Hours Per Week : 37.00
Start Date : Immediate Start
Start Time : 09:00
End Time : 17:15
Salary: £31.99
About the role
The Senior Practitioner - Pods main responsibility is to safeguard and promote the welfare of young people, giving due consideration to their race, culture, religion and linguistic background.
They will manage an agreed caseload of children and young people in compliance with casework objectives, statutory and departmental policy and procedural requirements, consistently maintaining the highest level of professional standards, including the most complex cases.
The Senior Practitioner will undertake direct social work responsibilities as an allocated worker to the children and young people assigned, investigating concerns regarding a child or young person’s safety or wellbeing, make an assessment of the risk and protective factors in the family and decide on the most appropriate course of action. They will complete longer-term work with families in order to meet identified needs and improve outcomes for children.
The Senior Practitioner will ensure that high quality reports are prepared for Court, they will support and prepare workers in the Court process, including giving evidence as required. The role will involve providing casework consultation to other social workers in the team as directed by the Team Leader or
Head of Safeguarding. This may also supervise students, trainees, less experienced professional team members, support staff or volunteers
Qualifications
● Educated to a degree level with a relevant professional qualification in social work.
● Active Social Work England registration and proven evidence of continuing professional
development.
Skills and experience
● Experience in leading a team, undertaking line management, performance management and change management.
● Knowledge of relevant theory that informs practice delivery.
● Experience of building strong partnerships, maintaining relationships and co-producing solutions to challenges across a diverse set of stakeholders, including children, young people and their
families. Advocating the voices of those we are working with.
● Proven ability to effectively use data, intelligence and evidence to create meaningful insight and to inform own decision making.
● Experience of keeping and maintaining records (in accordance with local policy) and producing accurate reports, presentations, written updates to a range of stakeholders (which may include families, children or young people).
● Knowledge of statutory legislation (for example Children’s Act) and national policy drivers that will affect children’s services and your role.
● Commitment to own personal and professional development and to developing and coaching others, championing and supporting continuous professional development within the team.
● Experience of addressing specific equality or diversity issues within your practice with
colleagues/service users and taking action to solve them.
Personal attributes
● A passion for Achieving for Children’s vision, mission and values (trust, value. respect) to support children and young people to live safe, happy, healthy and successful lives.
● Able to use a range of digital hardware or software to support your work effectively i.e. microsoft or Google software.
● Strong organisational abilities including: time management, creative-thinking, problem-solving and multitasking.
● Able to work flexibly and independently with limited management oversight.
● Personal determination, drive, energy and ambition to achieve challenging objectives, celebrate success and deliver excellent outcomes for children using a strength based approach.
● Commitment to resource-sharing and collaborative working within Achieving for Children and across organisational boundaries in the best interests of children and families.
● Good communication and interpersonal skills that are open, honest, persuasive and pragmatic, including excellent negotiation and influencing skills.
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| Job Category | Social & Healthcare |
Job Category : Social Care & Health Qualified (Windsor & Maidenhead)Location : Town Hall, Achieving for ChildrenHours Per Week : 37.00Start Date : Immediate StartStart Time : 09:00End Time : 1...
Job Category : Social Care - Unqualified
Location : Cheviots, Enfield Council
Hours Per Week : 36.00
Start Date :Immediate Start
Start Time : 17:00
End Time : 23:00
Salary: £19.95
The purpose of this post is to provide a targeted, bespoke support to disabled children and their families, in situations where there is a risk of family breakdown due to behaviours of concern.
This is a 1 year contract working as part of a team delivering the Empowering Families and Networks in Enfield project. The Behaviour Support Practitioner will: Work shifts flexibly between the hours of 8am – 11pm Monday to Sunday on a rota basis. Provide intensive, high quality, safe care and support to children and young people with Autism Spectrum Disorder, learning disability, behaviours of concern, and those who may be experiencing a mental health crisis, using a Positive Behaviour Support framework.
This support may include:
- Supporting children and young people in the home, the Centre, or in the community to give parents a break from their caring responsibilities.
- Working intensively with parents, carers, and school settings to embed strategies and interventions that affect change, build skills, and develop resilience.
- Providing specialist advice and support to families on the phone, or in person, to prevent escalation of behaviours of concern in challenging situations.
- Support discharges from hospital, particularly out of normal work hours, working closely with health professionals, social care colleagues, parents/carers, and school staff. Alongside a Behaviour Analyst, work co-productively with parents, carers, children, and young people to develop and implement robust Positive Behaviour Support plans, risk assessments, and other interventions that are accessible and affect positive change.
Promote, support, and develop children and young people’s communication, maximising opportunities using speech, pictorial symbols, electronic systems, and sign to ensure that they are able to make choices and influence the care and services they receive. Build trusting relationships with children and young people, and effective partnerships with parents, carers, and other professionals (e.g. school staff) to achieve positive outcomes for children and young people. Including work with Enfield’s Parent Carer Forum, Our Voice. Ensure practice is trauma informed. Contribute to assessments and attend meetings where necessary, including child protection conferences and reviews, Child In Need meetings, school reviews and other multi-agency meetings.
Job Specifics – Skills, Experience, Knowledge & Abilities
Essential:
- As a regular and intrinsic part of this role requires you to speak to members of the public in English, the ability to converse at ease with customers and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential and consistent with the requirements of this role. This role also requires you to be polite and courteous when conversing with the public.
- Proven ability to work directly with disabled children and young people, who have multiple and complex needs and behaviours of concern, in a professional setting, in family homes, and in the community.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills to present information to varied audiences, and demonstrate specialist skills to communicate with disabled children and young people using varied methods.
- Experience of working effectively in co-operation and partnership with professionals, partner agencies, private sector bodies, public agencies, voluntary bodies, and statutory agencies in relation to disabled children and their families.
- Ability to keep accurate records, organise, plan and coordinate work.
- Demonstrable experience of improving own and others practise to deliver high quality services.
- Able to work flexibly, including evenings and weekend.
Desirable:
- Knowledge and experience of working in a setting where Positive Behaviour Support provides a framework for effective service delivery.
- Previous experience of contributing to, developing, and implementing Positive Behaviour Support Plans.
- Proficient user of IT systems (e.g. Outlook, MS Office, and electronic case management systems).
Qualifications & Professional registration criteria
- NVQ level 3 or equivalent in childcare and/or health and social care is desirable
Special requirements
An enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check to work with children and vulnerable adults
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| Job Category | Social & Healthcare |
Job Category : Social Care – UnqualifiedLocation : Cheviots, Enfield CouncilHours Per Week : 36.00Start Date :Immediate StartStart Time : 17:00End Time : 23:00Salary: £19.95 The purpose of this...













