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Multi Therapy Assistant £35,391 - £42,888 per annum Permanent Full Time (36 hours) Wandsworth, London On-site: Wandsworth Autism Outreach and Advisory Service and schools within the borough. Are you passionate about supporting children and young people with autism and social communication differences? The Wandsworth Advisory Service is committed to upskilling and empowering school teams to adopt a neurodiverse affirming approach. You will be central to delivering this vision and shaping an inclusive, supportive learning environment, while improving the everyday lives of children and young people. This role is well suited to someone who enjoys working in dynamic environments, is comfortable travelling between locations, and thrives on building relationships with school communities. This is an exciting time to join the Advisory Service as we continue to adapt and respond to the evolving field of SEND. About the role Working within a multi agency advisory team and under the guidance of a Speech and Language Therapist and an Occupational Therapist, you will deliver therapy interventions that make a meaningful difference. You will support parents, carers and education settings to integrate therapeutic strategies into daily routines, helping each child develop skills that promote confidence, independence and wellbeing. You will gain hands on experience while working closely with our highly specialist Occupational Therapist and Speech and Language Therapist. You will also collaborate with a multidisciplinary team including Educational Psychologists, teachers and family support professionals, giving you a rich and varied learning environment to develop your skills. Most of your day-to-day work will take place directly within educational settings. You will: Travel to schools across the Wandsworth borough to deliver therapy groups and individualised interventions. Run workshops and training sessions for staff, supporting them to embed neurodiverse affirming strategies into the classroom environment. Work flexibly across different school sites, adapting your approach to meet the needs of each child, team and setting. Essential Qualifications, Skills and Experience A recognised qualification or training relevant to the role (e.g., speech and language, child development, special educational needs, teaching). Experience of working with autistic children within a school or therapy environment or knowledge of how autism impacts a child's development and daily functioning. The ability to deliver and review therapeutic activities that support a child's development. Strong communication skills, enabling you to work effectively with children, families, education staff and multi agency professionals. Strong organisational skills, enabling you to complete case administration and support with planning activities. If you meet the above criteria and value strong partnerships with families, school staff and the wider professional network, we encourage you to apply for this opportunity. For an informal conversation about the role, please contact: Emma Dreyer, Highly Specialist Occupational Therapist - Closing Date: 8 February 2026 Shortlisting Date: w/c 9 February 2026 Interview Date : w/c 16 February 2026 A presentation will form part of the interview process. We may close this vacancy once a sufficient number of applications has been received. Please submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment. Richmond and Wandsworth Better Service Partnership are committed to making our recruitment practices as inclusive as possible for everyone.We are committed to promoting equality and diversity and developing a culture that values differences, recognising that employees from a variety of backgrounds bring important and positive contributions to the Councils and can improve the way we deliver services. We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer. If you require any reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment and selection process, please let us know. We are also committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.Some posts may be exempted under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and as such appointment to these posts will be conditional upon the receipt of a satisfactory response to a check of police records via Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). We offer a wide range of benefits designed to attract, develop, and reward our employees such as 40 days annual leave (including Bank Holidays), flexible working and a generous pension plan.

Digital Engagement Support Officer 24 Month Fixed Term £37,602 36 Hours Twickenham/Wandsworth plus remote working Are you passionate about digital communication and community engagement?Do you want to help improve how local people interact with their council and influence decisions that affect their lives? An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Digital Engagement Support Officer to join the Consultation Team at the London Boroughs of Richmond and Wandsworth, supporting a busy and dynamic digital engagement function. Richmond and Wandsworth Councils form the largest local authority staff group in London and are recruiting for this role on an initial one-year contract (with the possibility of further extension). If you have experience in digital communications, content creation, and data analysis - or are keen to develop these skills - this could be the role for you. About the team The team works across both councils, delivering public consultation and engagement projects, analysing feedback, and using data to provide insight to officers and councillors. This work is vital to help the councils understand what matters most to our communities and make informed decisions about services. You'll work with a wide range of people across the organisation and the variety of projects means no two days are ever the same. About the role As a Digital Engagement Support Officer, you'll help manage the councils' online engagement platforms, build and maintain public-facing sites, and create engaging digital content. You'll also support data collection and analysis, contributing to reports that inform decision-making and improve services. You'll be based in the corporate Consultation team and work closely with colleagues across the organisation, including Communications and Community Engagement teams, to increase participation and ensure our digital engagement is inclusive, accessible, and impactful. The role is full-time, Monday to Friday, on a hybrid working basis. Our offices are based in Twickenham and Wandsworth. Key responsibilities: Digital content design Create and schedule digital content and news updates Support the creation of questionnaires and interactive maps Ensure content follows brand guidelines and accessibility standards Monitor trends and best practices in digital engagement Communication and engagement Keep engagement sites up to date with accessible and engaging content Support internal communications and stakeholder relationships Act as a point of contact for queries and liaise with software providers Help promote engagement activities to a range of audiences Analytics and performance monitoring Assist with data collection and organisation Help prepare reports and visual summaries Contribute to 'You Said, We Did' reports Monitor engagement metrics and identify areas for improvement To be shortlisted for interview, your CV should demonstrate: Essential skills and experience: Experience in a digital or communications role, including content creation Strong written and verbal communication skills Proficiency with tools such as Canva, survey platforms, dashboards-or a willingness to learn Good organisational skills and ability to manage multiple tasks A collaborative approach and attention to detail Desirable: Experience working in a public sector or political environment Awareness of Richmond and Wandsworth's communities Understanding of GDPR, copyright, and digital accessibility standards We may close this vacancy early once a sufficient number of applications has been received. Please submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment. Richmond & Wandsworth Better Service Partnership are committed to making our recruitment practices as inclusive as possible for everyone. We are committed to promoting equality and diversity and developing a culture that values differences, recognising that employees from a variety of backgrounds bring important and positive contributions to the Councils and can improve the way we deliver services. We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer. If you require any reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment and selection process, please let us know. We are also committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.Some posts may be exempted under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and as such appointment to these posts will be conditional upon the receipt of a satisfactory response to a check of police records via Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). We offer a wide range of benefits designed to attract, develop, and reward our employees such as 40 days annual leave (including Bank Holidays), flexible working and a generous pension plan.

Talent Management Officer £37,602 - £45,564 Fixed Term Full Time Wandsworth / Richmond / Home Working (office based 3 - 4 times a week) Fixed Term Contract - March 2029 Objective of role Work Match, Richmond and Wandsworth council's jobs and skills brokerage is recruiting for a Talent Management Officer to add further resource to an already successful employment delivery team. The Talent Management Officer is the key link between our resident engagement process and the identification of a resident's skills, ambition and development needs prior to supporting them on their employment pathway.The Talent Management Officer will develop a talent pool of residents to support the ambition of Work Match in supporting local people to gain local employment. About you You will be an ambitious self-starter, ready to take on the challenge of joining a successful job brokerage service for talented residents of Wandsworth.Your employability and employment support skills will deliver a high-quality resident focused employment support and resourcing service by engaging with local people. The ideal candidate will be able to deliver high quality advice and guidance, CV preparation, job readiness preparation and be able to successfully match local people to jobs created in the associated boroughs that Work Match operates alongside our Business Engagement teams. This is an exciting time to join Work Match and help in the continued delivery of high-quality business engagement activity and to help residents to realise their potential and raise their aspirations to enter the local labour market. The Role The primary purpose of this position is to effectively engage with a wide range of Wandsworth residents who have registered with the councils Work Match service.To assess the work readiness of these residents and enable them to access appropriate employment support or training.To Manage a talent pool of work ready Wandsworth residents and liaise with Work Match colleagues to ensure these residents can be placed into local job openings. The post holder will also work closely with Work Match's Partnerships and Commissioning team to ensure training delivered is resident responsive and demand led, based on evidence gathered from the local area Essential Qualifications, Skills and Experience Knowledge of barriers to work for the unemployed and underemployed. Knowledge of a range of suitable provision to help further enhance an individual's work readiness. Experience of delivering high impact and innovative programmes of employability. Experience of managing a wide-ranging caseload of people looking to access employment and training opportunities. Experience of providing advice, guidance and developing action plans for those wishing to enter employment and training. Ability to ascertain the work readiness of a resident engaging with Work Match, to establish their barriers to employment and create interventions to help address these. Closing Date : Sunday 8th February 2026 Shortlisting Date: Monday 9th February 2026 Interview Date: TBC (week 23rd February 2026) Presentation: Details to be confirmed after offer of interview For an informal conversation please contact Andrew Harland Employment Delivery Manager via Secondment All internal applicants for this secondment must seek permission from their current line manager before applying. Failure to do so may result in the secondment not being authorised. We may close this vacancy early once a sufficient number of applications has been received. Please submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment. Richmond & Wandsworth Better Service Partnership are committed to making our recruitment practices as inclusive as possible for everyone.We are committed to promoting equality and diversity and developing a culture that values differences, recognising that employees from a variety of backgrounds bring important and positive contributions to the Councils and can improve the way we deliver services. We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer. If you require any reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment and selection process, please let us know. We are also committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.Some posts may be exempted under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and as such appointment to these posts will be conditional upon the receipt of a satisfactory response to a check of police records via Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). We offer a wide range of benefits designed to attract, develop, and reward our employees such as 40 days annual leave (including Bank Holidays), flexible working and a generous pension plan.

Virtual School Advisory Teacher £43,545 - £52,767 per annum Permanent Full Time (36 Hours) Wandsworth, London Are you adynamic teacher who has extensive experience of working in a Virtual School? Working as part of Wandsworth Virtual School, you will support the educational outcomes for looked after children and care leavers aged 3-25 years. Your role will be to enable a 'class' of looked after children up to 18 years old to achieve the very best educational outcomes and high aspirations. This includes supporting the wider network with meeting their statutory responsibilities to ensure that education is prioritised in all care planning. About the Role Your role will be crucial to ensure that every learner in their 'class' has an up to date, robust and effective Personal Education Plan that targets learning, and progress completed each term. You will navigate the multi-professional network to ensure barriers to learning and progress are overcome. As a teacher, it will be your responsibility to monitor and track pupil progress and to recommend interventions to enable pupils and students to achieve and succeed. Part of your role will be supporting and equipping the network with skills and experience they need to support our learners, and this will include training to social worker, schools and foster carers. As looked after children are placed throughout the UK, the role will include travelling to meetings at schools outside London. The role will also include leading and co-facilitating enrichment opportunities that take place after school and occasionally during school holidays and weekends. Essential Qualifications, Skills and Knowledge You will have Qualified Teacher Status and are educated to degree level 2:2 or above. Have proven knowledge of education systems in schools, assessment frameworks and how to challenge under-achievement. A strong understanding of child development, attachment, trauma and its impact. Clear understanding of the barriers children may experience in accessing their learning. Effective team player with the experience of compiling professional reports for a variety of audiences and ability to meet deadlines. Effective communication and presentation skills and with the ability to develop positive relationships with vulnerable children, young people and a range of professionals. If you meet the above criteria and have proven experience of raising attainment for vulnerable pupils, including those with special educational needs and English as a second language - we encourage you to apply for this opportunity. For an informal discussion about the role please contact Nova Levine (Virtual School Headteacher) on . Closing Date: Friday 6 February 2026 Shortlisting Date: w/c 9 February 2026 Interview Date : w/c 23 February 2026 We may close this vacancy early once a sufficient number of applications has been received. Please submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment. Richmond & Wandsworth Better Service Partnership are committed to making our recruitment practices as inclusive as possible for everyone. We are committed to promoting equality and diversity and developing a culture that values differences, recognising that employees from a variety of backgrounds bring important and positive contributions to the Councils and can improve the way we deliver services. We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer. If you require any reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment and selection process, please let us know. We are also committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Some posts may be exempted under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and as such appointment to these posts will be conditional upon the receipt of a satisfactory response to a check of police records via Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). We offer a wide range of benefits designed to attract, develop, and reward our employees such as 40 days annual leave (including Bank Holidays), flexible working and a generous pension plan.

Children's & Adults Generic Senior Social Worker & (AMHP) - Out of Hours Team £46,206 - £55,992 per annum + allowances Permanent Full Time (36 hours) Home based but expected to travel around Wandsworth 10% OOH Allowance + AMHP allowance + Car Allowance Are you an experienced Social Worker who has maintained excellent post qualifying learning and interest across the full range of social work practice, including Child Protection, Vulnerable Adults, and Mental Health (AMHP)? You will join our Emergency Out of Hours Team providing a comprehensive generic social work service out of hours via a duty system.As an experienced Social Worker, you will be required to have the confidence to work independently in an out of hours environment, with minimum management support. About the role As a Children's & Adults Social Worker & (AMHP), you will manage contacts/referrals within an out of hours environment and ensure that reports are appropriately detailed in respect of assessments, care plans and any court proceedings to safeguard service users. You will work in partnership with service users who require social work intervention out of hours and with those partner agencies who are accessible out of hours. Maintaining high standards of professional practice, working at all times in the best interests of vulnerable children and adults, you will ensure that there are clear reports recorded on the relevant data bases and available to the day staff on the next working day. Your role will be key in participating in meetings, working groups and panels as appropriate, including the AMHP forum and other professional meetings, at the direction of your Team Manager. Essential Qualifications, Skills and Experience: You will be a qualified and experienced Social Worker who is highly skilled and motivated person with a can-do compassionate attitude. A trained Approved Mental Health Practitioner (AMHP) with excellent knowledge in respect of safeguarding vulnerable adults and children. Have contemporary social work knowledge of statutory social work for both adults and children. Confidence to work alone, whilst making high level decisions. Ability to work with service users in a challenging out of hours environment, whilst maintaining a caring attitude. Ability to drive and have access to a car. If you meet the above criteria and want to make a difference to children and vulnerable adults in an out of hours setting, we encourage you to apply for this opportunity. Closing date: 1st February 2026. Shortlisting date: w/c 2nd February 2026. Interview date: w/c 9th February 2026. Richmond & Wandsworth Better Service Partnership are committed to making our recruitment practices as inclusive as possible for everyone. We are committed to promoting equality and diversity and developing a culture that values differences, recognising that employees from a variety of backgrounds bring important and positive contributions to the Councils and can improve the way we deliver services. We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer. If you require any reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment and selection process, please let us know. We are also committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Some posts may be exempted under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and as such appointment to these posts will be conditional upon the receipt of a satisfactory response to a check of police records via Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). We offer a wide range of benefits designed to attract, develop, and reward our employees such as 40 days annual leave (including Bank Holidays), flexible working and a generous pension plan.

Parks and Events Police Sergeant £40,737 to £47,925 Full Time, Fixed Term 6 months Parks Police Office, Battersea Park, London, SW11 4NJ Other essential information: Required to work alternating shift patterns, including weekends, Bank Holidays and unsociable hours. Objective of role The Parks and Events Police Service are responsible for the routine patrolling of the parks, commons, and open spaces within Wandsworth; the enforcement of byelaws, dog control public spaces protection orders and other park regulations; and the policing of events.Parks and Events Police officers are attested as constables by a magistrate and have powers within the parks, commons, and open spaces. They also have a specific duty to ensure that these spaces remain safe and welcoming places for everyone to visit.The Parks and Events Police Service provide a service 365 days a year and officers are on duty during peak hours. About the role We have an exciting opportunity opened up within the Parks and Events Police Service as a Parks and Events Police Sergeant. Your routine duties will include patrolling the borough's parks and open spaces, enforcing byelaws and other park regulations, policing events, crowd management and event traffic control. You also will beresponsiblefor the day-to-day supervision of the Parks and Events Police Constables and their dutiesTraining will be given to the right candidate who has demonstrated an aptitude towards law enforcement or experience in other areas of law enforcement. They must also be a good communicator, with a level of grammar to prepare witness statements and prepare cases for court or other agencies, be customer focused and have an ability for solution focused problem solving. Essential Qualifications, Skills and Experience You will have recent experience of working in a policing role, with a working knowledge of Criminal Law and the Police and Criminal Evidence Act 1984. You must also hold a full UK driving licence (manual). Recent experience of working within one of the following services: Home Office Police Service, Parks Police Service, British Transport Police or other Police Service where enforcing the law, rules and regulations have been necessary. Experience of supervising a team of constables working in dispersed locations. Experience of devising, planning, and executing large scale enforcement operations. Experience of dealing either with traffic control and / or the control of crowds at events. Experience of attending court and presenting evidence Experience of assisting members of the public both face to face and on the telephone. Experience of monitoring and operating CCTV. Experience of using Microsoft IT packages and databases. Closing Date: 26th January 2026. Shortlisting Date: 2nd February 2026. Interview Date :W/C 9th February 2025. Test/Presentation: Written Exercise and Presentation. We may close this vacancy early once a sufficient number of applications has been received. Please submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment. Richmond & Wandsworth Better Service Partnership are committed to making our recruitment practices as inclusive as possible for everyone. We are committed to promoting equality and diversity and developing a culture that values differences, recognising that employees from a variety of backgrounds bring important and positive contributions to the Councils and can improve the way we deliver services. We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer. If you require any reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment and selection process, please let us know. We are also committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Some posts may be exempted under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and as such appointment to these posts will be conditional upon the receipt of a satisfactory response to a check of police records via Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). We offer a wide range of benefits designed to attract, develop, and reward our employees such as 40 days annual leave (including Bank Holidays), flexible working and a generous pension plan.

Executive Assistant £38,976 - £47,229 Permanent Full Time Wandsworth, Richmond & Hybrid Objective of role Richmond and Wandsworth Councils are looking for an experienced, highly talented and motivated Executive Assistant to support our Chief Executive and Deputy Chief Executive, working jointly for our two highly performing London councils. You'll work closely with the Head of the Chief Executive's Office, senior officers, and councillors across the council, and see first-hand how the organisation runs at the highest level. The successful applicant will have the opportunity to work across two councils, as part providing professional administrative and operational support. You will manage highly sensitive information and a range of complex administrative and executive support tasks. This is a fast-paced environment, and the successful applicant will be joining the councils at an exciting time. The successful candidate will be expected to work flexibly across two locations (Wandsworth Town Hall and Richmond Civic Centre), and due to the nature of the role maintain a high level of office visibility. About the role You will need to be an administrator who is innovative, resourceful, adaptable, enthusiastic, and able to demonstrate a strong commitment to executive administration. You will draw on your knowledge and experience to communicate effectively, demonstrate exceptional organisational skills, and maintain meticulous attention to detail. Your role will involve building relationships across the organisation at all levels and you will need to be proficient in Microsoft Office. Key Responsibilities: To provide inbox and diary management. To provide support to the Chief Executive and Deputy Chief Executive across a wide range of administrative tasks. To serve as a primary point of contact to all stakeholders on matters pertaining to the office. Carry out all the duties with complete discretion and a high regard for confidentiality. Other responsibilities: Provide reports for the Chief Executive as required. To support and attend meetings, recording key actions and following up on behalf of the Chief Executive. Undertake any other appropriate duties as required to support the service. Essential Qualifications, Skills and Experience: Recent experience of working in an administrative/support role following and developing office procedures and managing paper and electronic records; experience of complex diary management. Strong focus on customer care, displaying tact, diplomacy and resilience when dealing with difficult situations and always projecting a confident and professional image. A good understanding of how local government works and the key issues / challenges facing local government. Ability to draft responses using principles of Plain English to complaints, letters, enquiries and requests without having to be instructed on every occasion, using common sense and initiative, thinking ahead ("horizon scan") and anticipating needs and potential problems from the signals given Ability to work both independently and flexibly with limited supervision and to engage well with others Closing Date: 5th October 2025. Shortlisting Date: W/C 6th October 2025. Interview Date: 14th 15th October 2025. For an informal conversation in relation to the role please contact the recrutiment team via We may close this vacancy early once a sufficient number of applications has been received. Please submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment. Richmond & Wandsworth Better Service Partnership are committed to making our recruitment practices as inclusive as possible for everyone. We are committed to promoting equality and diversity and developing a culture that values differences, recognising that employees from a variety of backgrounds bring important and positive contributions to the Councils and can improve the way we deliver services. We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer. If you require any reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment and selection process, please let us know. We are also committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Some posts may be exempted under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and as such appointment to these posts will be conditional upon the receipt of a satisfactory response to a check of police records via Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). This campaign is anonymised. We offer a wide range of benefits designed to attract, develop, and reward our employees such as 40 days annual leave (including Bank Holidays), flexible working and a generous pension plan.