Hays Social Care

Your new company Southend-on-Sea City Council is a unitary local authority, providing vital services to meet the needs of the local community. We employ around 1,800 staff who working alongside our partners and local communities to deliver the city vision and make lives better for the people of Southend. Working for Southend-on-Sea City Council offers a challenging and rewarding career in local government within a collaborative and innovative environment, with the benefit of flexible working practices to support a positive work-life balance. As a Unitary Authority, we are responsible for all local government functions ranging from social services, transport, public health and parks through to planning, trading standards, community safety and education, so we offer a wide range of career opportunities. The diversity of our economy and communities and investment in a number of exciting regeneration projects makes our Council a great place to work, learn and make a difference. Your new role Southend City Council are looking to appoint a full-time, permanent Youth Justice Officer to ensure that the Council provides a first-class professional service within the Youth Justice Service (YJS) by working for a needs-led service to children, young people and their families in order to prevent offending and re-offending. The post requires the officer to manage a case load of very complex young people who have offended seriously and entered the criminal justice system. This post involves understanding and managing the protection of the public and safeguarding young people.The expectation is to work in the courts; representing cases of young people and giving high-quality information to magistrates and judges, both verbally and by way of pre-sentence reports. The expectation is to complete assessments of high quality to inform decisions of recommendations to the court, levels of risk both to public and safety and well-being and inform good quality intervention plans. As the YJS, you will be supervising and enforcing complex community and custodial sentences, and delivering services to young people through support and mentoring.You will be required to work on highly complex cases that pose significant risk to others in the community. This could include young people involved in harmful sexual behaviour, gangs/County Lines serious youth violence . You will ensure high-quality assessments, intervention planning, reviews and risk. The role requires excellent communication skills and the ability to engage young people and their families whilst they are on a court order. Within this position, hybrid working opportunities are available. However, you are required to be on-site at the Civic Centre a minimum of 3 days a week. What you'll need to succeed To be successful in this position, you must have UK Youth Justice experience.You must have a relevant professional qualification to degree level (or equivalent) in Youth Justice, Careers, Education & Guidance, Youth & Community, Probation Service or Social Work.As well as extensive experience of undertaking assessments and writing reports and court work. Assessing and managing the risk of harm to others and protecting the public, managing the safety and well-being of young people both in the community and in custody.Have a good knowledge of how to manage the risks young people pose to re-offending with evidence of continuing professional development and extensive knowledge of methods of youth justice intervention, child protection and prevention. What you'll get in return When joining the council, you can enjoy a range of benefits including: 25 days annual leave, flexible working and excellent training and development opportunities. They are committed to ensuring that you are supported in this varied and challenging role with the appropriate level of training. What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV. Hays EA is a trading division of Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited and acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at (url removed)

Your new role Southend City Council have an exciting new opportunity for an enthusiastic, permanent, full-time Arboricultural Officer to join the Parks Team. The post holder will carry out regular inspections and arrange any necessary work on council-owned trees, including those on the highway, in parks, woodlands, housing land and schools, and raise orders using the Ezytreev system. The post also includes identifying suitable areas and species for tree planting, responding to resident enquiries and providing arboricultural advice to officers and members.Quality assurance and monitoring are an important part of the job as well as keeping accurate, up-to-date records. Tree inspections will include ad-hoc checks in response to enquiries from residents, councillors, other departments and stakeholders. This will include insurance-related enquiries.Southend City Council is committed to maintaining and extending the canopy cover in the city, so planning and delivering tree planting programmes forms an important part of the job.This is an exciting opportunity to develop your personal skill set whilst undertaking a wide range of tree management tasks.A full UK driving licence is essential. What you'll need to succeed To be successful in this position, you MUST have a nationally recognised qualification in Arboriculture e.g. HND Arboriculture and demonstrable experience and knowledge of tree husbandry and arboricultural management techniques. It would be an advantage if you have, or would be willing to, obtain a Professional Tree Inspector qualification. You will be experienced in using IT applications for arboriculture such as Ezytreev and show adaptability and flexibility to prioritise workloads. You must have adaptability, flexibility, be able to work under pressure, deal with high workloads and have high standards of oral and written communication.Be able to communicate and collaborate with others and establish positive relationships with the public and the local elected members.The candidate should have experience and knowledge of contact and dealings with the public.A full UK driving licence is essential. What you'll get in return When joining the council, you can enjoy a range of benefits including: 25 days annual leave, flexible working and excellent training and development opportunities. They are committed to ensuring that you are supported in this varied and challenging role with the appropriate level of training. What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV. Hays EA is a trading division of Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited and acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at (url removed)

Your new company You will be working for a housing provider who provides general housing support to tenants in relation to their tenancy agreement and local community services. These housing providers vary in size and therefore, the areas/properties you would be responsible for as a Housing Officer will also vary. Your new role As a Housing Officer, you will be responsible for patched based general housing needs support for tenants to ensure they continue to sustain their tenancy agreement with the landlord. You are a representative of the organisation and therefore, excellent customer service will be at the heart of anything that you do within your role as a Housing Officer. What you'll need to succeed To be successful in obtaining a role as a Housing Officer, you will be able to showcase your experience of working in a patched based role, dealing with tenancy services such as tenancy sustainment, rental income, ASB and lettings. You will also have experience of managing large patches of 500+ properties, be a proficient user of housing management systems and a full UK driving licence with access to your own vehicle. What you'll get in return These temporary Housing Officer roles offer you the chance to connect with a variety of local housing providers where permanent opportunities regularly show themselves. Depending on whether you wish to be paid either via PAYE or Umbrella company, you will receive an hourly rate between 21- 27 per hour plus expenses agreed on in advance. What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at (url removed)

Your new company Hays are recruiting on behalf of Birmingham City Council for Qualified Social Workers based in Birmingham Good Hope Hospital. Your new role In this position, you will need to be able to work in a fast-paced environment and have recently worked as a qualified Adult Social Worker with experience of keeping and maintaining accurate records, making sure any assessment statuses, admissions and discharges are captured correctly and initial assessments. You will have excellent communication skills and feel comfortable pick up new and existing cases, in particular safeguarding and mental capacity assessments. It is imperative that you have an in-depth understanding and be able to manage any challenges with appropriate methods which will vary from case to case. Working in front door wards, with safeguarding, discharge, pathway 1 and pathway 2 to avoid admissions. The Good Hope Hospital OPAL team work a 7-day service, working one weekend in 4. 35 hrs per week.Onsite 4 days with 1 day remote working. What you'll need to succeed To be successful, you will need to Have a recognised professional Social Work qualification (MA/BA/B.Sc. in Social Work, Diploma in Social Work or CQSW) Social Work England registration 2 years post-qualifying experience.Previous experience working within Social Work adults servicesStrong communication and interpersonal skills.Ability to work independently and as part of a team.Flexibility to travel as required. What you'll get in return Competitive salary Opportunities for professional development and career advancement.Supportive and collaborative work environment.Engage in reflective supervision, peer support, and relevant training. What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at (url removed)

Temporary to Permanent or Permanent OpportunityFull-time Office-based with travel Driving licence required Your new company You'll be joining a well-established, values-driven organisation that supports vulnerable individuals across South Warwickshire. This charity is committed to empowering people to live independently, improve their quality of life, and access the support they need. With a strong presence in the community and a collaborative team culture, this is a fantastic opportunity to make a meaningful impact. Your new role As a Housing Support Worker, you'll provide direct, person-centred support to individuals across Leamington Spa or Stratford-upon-Avon. You'll act as a keyworker, helping people to develop life skills, maintain tenancies, and access essential services. Your responsibilities will include: Delivering one-to-one support in homes, hubs, and the community Coordinating support plans and liaising with external agencies Supporting with budgeting, benefits, and appointments Promoting independence, wellbeing, and recovery Maintaining accurate records and contributing to service development This is a mobile role requiring travel across the region, with an office base and occasional home working by agreement. What you'll need to succeed To succeed in this role, you'll need: A full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle Experience supporting vulnerable individuals (desirable) Strong interpersonal and communication skills The ability to work both independently and as part of a team A flexible, empathetic, and proactive approach Basic IT skills and a willingness to learn A commitment to equality, diversity, and continuous development An NVQ/QCF Level 2 or 3 in a social care field is desirable but not essential. What you'll get in return A supportive and inclusive working environment Ongoing training and development opportunities 25,760 annual salary The opportunity to make a real difference in people's lives Mileage reimbursement and flexible working options Employee care support scheme Pension Volunteering opportunities What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at (url removed)