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Care leaver - Personal Advisor Pay: 23.00 per hour (umbrella) Job description: Hampshire County Council are recruiting a Care Leaver - Personal Advisor Rate - 23 per hour Contract: Initial 3 months with potential extension Location: Andover Hampshire County Council's Care Leavers' teams are committed to improving outcomes for young people when they leave our care. As corporate parents, we want our young people to grow into confident adults and support them in making the transition into adulthood and independent living; we know that success will look different for everyone. Working with young people aged 16-25 in their transition to adulthood and independent living, you will have considerable experience of working with young people, and of liaison with other agencies in putting together support plans. You will demonstrate the ability to build relationships with young people, face difficult issues and deal with them sensitively, and to be a team player. Please note that travel is required as part of your role, as you will need to visit our young people at their home address to ensure they are managing with their transition into adulthood and independent living. . Role Responsibilities: Work with Care Leavers (18+). Additional Personal Adviser support for 16-18 year olds. Assessment of needs and Pathway Plans for care leavers. Supporting young people with specific issues, signposting to specific agencies, as required. Contribute to the prioritising of areas of work. Supporting Team Manager and Senior Practitioner to develop and deliver the service plan. Working as part of a team and utilising resources to ensure that an effective and efficient service is provided to care leavers and their communities within the team area. Working in partnership with other agencies and across departments and liaising with parents and carers to support care leavers. Delivering services that accommodate diversity and reflect best practice in equalities. Complying with appropriate policies, codes of practice and legislation, ensuring safety of self and others. Visiting care leavers and maintaining contact with them, as per their needs. Ensuring that care leavers have been advised of their rights as per the local offer. You will need: Experience of working with young people. Experience of planning, delivering and evaluating work with young people. Experience of successfully co-operating and liaising with other agencies. Housing knowledge preferable. We will provide you with: Annual leave of 25 days per annum A hybrid tablet device, so you can work more effectively and flexibly. Access to permanent vacancies as they are released. Flexible working options to fit around today's lifestyle 23 per hour (umbrella rate) 37 hours a week Must be able to drive and have business insurance About Us Connect2Hampshire is a managed service agency owned by Hampshire County Council providing temporary, contract and interim opportunities into the Council. Our service is built on our values of ethical, trustworthy, and caring, and our profits are returned to our Local Authority shareholders. Connect2Hampshire is a trading style of Hampshire & Kent Commercial Services LLP - A joint venture between Hampshire County Council & Commercial Services Kent Ltd. Connect2Hampshire is an equal opportunities Employment Agency & Business. It positively encourages applications from all suitably qualified and eligible candidates.

Job Title: Casual Adoption Panel Member - Independent Social Worker (Adopt South) Salary Range: 20.99 per hr = 73.48 per panel (including preparation) - panel runs 9.30am - 1.15pm Work Location: Virtual via Zoom - panels run on Tuesday and Wednesdays Hours per week: Various Contract Type: Casual Closing Date: This is a rolling advert and applications will be considered as and when received This role is with Adopt South, the partnership Regional Adoption Agency for Hampshire, Isle of Wight, Portsmouth, and Southampton local authorities, with the lead authority Hampshire County Council as the employer. Adopt South's Panels are made up of a diverse range of people who have personal or professional experience relevant to adoption and we are keen to continue growing the diversity of our panels and would like to hear from those from a variety of ethnic and cultural backgrounds. Role Overview: Would you like to make a real difference in transforming the lives of children with a plan for adoption? Adopt South are seeking to appoint casual Independent Social Workers for Adopt South's Adoption Panels. Adopt South's Panels are made up of a diverse range of people who have personal or professional experience relevant to adoption. Our panels consider whether prospective adopters are suitable to adopt and whether children should be matched with prospective adopters. The panels make recommendations to the Adopt South's Agency Decision Maker (ADM) who has the final decision. Essential Qualifications, Skills and Experience: A degree or equivalent qualification in Social Work. Registration with Social Work England. 3 years relevant post-qualifying experience in children's social work, including direct experience within adoption work. Understanding of the adoption and the looked after experience for children, effects of separation, loss and developmental trauma on children. Awareness of the richness of different kinds of families and their potential for meeting children's needs. Empathy and respect for the challenges and adversity experienced by birth families and of children who come to be adopted. Commitment to maintaining contact between children living in adoptive families and their birth families where this is seen to be in the child's best interest. Understanding of the purpose and function of adoption panel and of Adopt South or a willingness to learn. Good listening and communication skills, the ability to read, process and analyse large amounts of complex, and sometimes difficult information. Role Responsibilities: To read the circulated papers carefully before the panel meeting and to attend the meeting prepared to raise issues and to contribute to the panel discussion. To take responsibility for participating in the making of a recommendation for each case, drawing on professional knowledge and experience. To attend meetings of the panels as specified on your member agreement with the agency. To be prepared to attend additional panels if you are reasonably able to. To subscribe to Adopt South's core values of equality and fairness. To promote diversity and anti-discriminatory practice. To safeguard the confidentiality of all panel papers and panel discussions. To participate in induction and training which will be a minimum of one day per year and to take responsibility for building up own knowledge of adoption. To participate constructively in the annual review of your panel membership. Vetting Requirements: This post is subject to a Criminal Records Check. As such, and as per safer recruitment requirements for Children's Services, references will be requested prior to interview. Hampshire County Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. We expect all employees, workers and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this We are a Disability Confident Employer - committed to ensuring that our recruitment and selection process is inclusive and accessible. About Us Connect2Hampshire is a managed service agency owned by Hampshire County Council providing temporary, contract and interim opportunities into the Council. Our service is built on our values of ethical, trustworthy, and caring, and our profits are returned to our Local Authority shareholders. Please visit (url removed), or email with your CV to (url removed) Connect2Hampshire is a trading style of Hampshire & Kent Commercial Services LLP - A joint venture between Hampshire County Council & Commercial Services Kent Ltd. Connect2Hampshire is an equal opportunities Employment Agency & Business. It positively encourages applications from all suitably qualified and eligible candidates.

Qualified Social Workers required within Physical Disabilities team 3-6 Month Contract Rate 38 Per hour (Umbrella Rate) Location: Will need SW's based around the whole of the county so we will try to match you with the nearest office to where you live. Hybrid working (1 day a week in the office / face to face visits) Hampshire have a backlog of assessments and require locums with skills in safeguarding, mental health, MASH and physical health as a priority to help reduce the backlog. We'd like to prioritise people who have Care Director (our case management system) if possible (not a deal breaker, just an ideal) . Skills and Experience Required 1. Statutory Assessment and Planning Expertise Demonstrated experience in undertaking Section 9 Care Act 2014 assessments, identifying eligible needs, and determining appropriate care and support provisions. Skilled in completing unplanned support plan reviews, ensuring responsive reassessment and timely adjustments to care packages in line with changes in need or risk. Proficient in risk assessment and safeguarding, applying legislative frameworks effectively across both mental health and physical disability cases. 2. Knowledge Across Client Groups Practical experience supporting adults with mental health needs, with working knowledge of the Care Programme Approach (CPA) and the interface between the Mental Health Act and the Care Act. Strong understanding of physical disability services, including long-term conditions, mobility and access needs, rehabilitation, and technology-enabled care solutions. Ability to manage complex, dual-diagnosis cases involving coexisting mental and physical health conditions, coordinating across agencies and specialisms. 3. Multi-Agency Safeguarding Hub (MASH) Involvement Proven experience working within or alongside a MASH, demonstrating high-level skills in screening, prioritising, and triaging safeguarding referrals. Familiarity with multi-agency working and thresholds for adult safeguarding, with a track record of making sound, evidence-based decisions in time-sensitive situations. 4. Strengths-Based and Person-Centred Practice Committed to a strengths-based approach, working collaboratively with individuals, families, and communities to build on existing capabilities and informal support networks. Experienced in developing support plans that promote maximum independence, reduce reliance on formal care services, and avoid restrictive or institutional responses wherever possible. Skilled in creative problem-solving to achieve cost-effective, least restrictive outcomes that enhance well-being and autonomy. Connect2Hampshire is a managed service agency owned by Hampshire County Council providing temporary, contract and interim opportunities into the Council. Our service is built on our values of ethical, trustworthy, and caring, and our profits are returned to our Local Authority shareholders. Connect2Hampshire is a trading style of Hampshire & Kent Commercial Services LLP - A joint venture between Hampshire County Council & Commercial Services Kent Ltd. Connect2Hampshire is an equal opportunities Employment Agency & Business. It positively encourages applications from all suitably qualified and eligible candidates.

HCC are currently looking for EHC Coordinators (SEN Caseworkers) 3 month contract with possible extension Inside IR35 Fully Remote Full time hours only PAYE - £235 Umbrella/ LTD - £307 Essentials Experience of working in similar role within an LA - 12 months minimum ideally longer to experience the whole cycle. Must be competent to talk about their previous caseloads and experience as well as the statutory process, 250+ caseloads experience Must have experience in tribunals and preparing packs etc. Must have experience carrying out 20 week assessment work Role Profile Manage the EHC needs assessment process for a set locality. The key contact and responsible for carrying out day to day casework, ensuring quality, consistency and the effective prioritisation of tasks for a set number of cases within a locality. Ensure that all processes and decisions are accurately recorded on the SEN data base and the casework file and that all relevant parties are informed Ensure that all children have their EHC plans reviewed annually and that, where required, transition plans are completed Knowledge and Experience A detailed understanding of and the ability to apply the requirements of the SEN statutory framework (Children and Families Act 2014, The Special Educational Needs and Disability Regulations 2014 and the SEN code of Practice) and Hampshire County Council's policies and procedures, including those for school A knowledge of the wider issues related to the provision of education services, the maintained school system and social Recommending improvements for processes and procedures that contribute to the efficient and effective running of the team/service. Advice and support parents through the EHC assessment Attending annual review meetings and case planning meetings, acting as the local education authority's representative. This requires a thorough knowledge of SEN and related matters acquired through training and The annual review meeting takes place in the school and is attended by the headteacher/SENCo, parents, educational psychologist and health/social services professionals. The purpose of the meeting is to consider the child's EHC Plan in the light of work and progress and to make recommendations about provision, placement and learning/behaviour objectives. for the next year. For more information please email Connect2Hampshire is a trading style of Hampshire & Kent Commercial Services LLP - A joint venture between Hampshire County Council & Commercial Services Kent Ltd. Connect2Hampshire is an equal opportunities Employment Agency & Business. It positively encourages applications from all suitably qualified and eligible candidates.