Job Title: School Improvement Officer 400 Per Day Umbrella Location: Bristol (hybrid working) Contract: Temporary, Interim DBS: Enhanced DBS required About the Role We are seeking an experienced and highly credible School Improvement Officer to support and challenge-maintained schools across the city, helping to secure high-quality education and improved outcomes for all children and young people. This is a key system leadership role, working closely with headteachers, senior leaders, governors and partners to deliver effective school improvement, particularly for schools causing concern or within an Ofsted category. You will contribute to both strategic development and hands-on improvement work, ensuring the Local Authority meets its statutory responsibilities while promoting strong, sector-led collaboration. As a School Improvement Officer, you will: Work directly with headteachers, principals and leadership teams to support school improvement in maintained schools Evaluate the impact of school improvement strategies using performance data, self-evaluation, attendance, behavior and curriculum evidence Support schools before, during and after Ofsted inspections, including post-inspection action planning Contribute to LA-wide strategies to improve outcomes, including traded services, CPD and school-to-school support Identify and promote effective practice across the system to accelerate improvement Work with Teaching School Hubs, trusts, and regional and national partners to strengthen collaboration Maintain oversight of school performance and provide reports and intelligence to senior leaders Undertaking statutory functions such as monitoring and moderation Support governing bodies, including headteacher recruitment and performance management About You Essential requirements: Qualified Teacher status and a relevant degree Significant senior leadership experience in the primary phase (e.g. Headteacher, Deputy or Assistant Head), or experience in a Local Authority or Trust school improvement role In-depth knowledge of the Ofsted inspection framework, with experience leading or advising schools through successful inspections Strong understanding of school data and how to use it to drive improvement Up-to-date knowledge of national education policy, legislation and evidence-informed improvement strategies Experience of providing high-quality challenges, support and feedback to school leaders Excellent communication skills and the ability to influence, advise and work sensitively in challenging contexts A clear commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion Why Choose Ackerman Pierce? Ackerman Pierce calls upon over 15 years' worth of experience in recruiting directly into the Social Work Sector. We can offer a unique experience within recruitment where you have your own personal consultant, a DBS and Compliance service with a quick and easy registration process. We pride ourselves on a guaranteed weekly payment process. To discuss this vacancy further or any other opportunities, please contact Elise Revett or email in your updated CV to us at Ackerman Pierce.
Feb 05, 2026
Contractor
Job Title: School Improvement Officer 400 Per Day Umbrella Location: Bristol (hybrid working) Contract: Temporary, Interim DBS: Enhanced DBS required About the Role We are seeking an experienced and highly credible School Improvement Officer to support and challenge-maintained schools across the city, helping to secure high-quality education and improved outcomes for all children and young people. This is a key system leadership role, working closely with headteachers, senior leaders, governors and partners to deliver effective school improvement, particularly for schools causing concern or within an Ofsted category. You will contribute to both strategic development and hands-on improvement work, ensuring the Local Authority meets its statutory responsibilities while promoting strong, sector-led collaboration. As a School Improvement Officer, you will: Work directly with headteachers, principals and leadership teams to support school improvement in maintained schools Evaluate the impact of school improvement strategies using performance data, self-evaluation, attendance, behavior and curriculum evidence Support schools before, during and after Ofsted inspections, including post-inspection action planning Contribute to LA-wide strategies to improve outcomes, including traded services, CPD and school-to-school support Identify and promote effective practice across the system to accelerate improvement Work with Teaching School Hubs, trusts, and regional and national partners to strengthen collaboration Maintain oversight of school performance and provide reports and intelligence to senior leaders Undertaking statutory functions such as monitoring and moderation Support governing bodies, including headteacher recruitment and performance management About You Essential requirements: Qualified Teacher status and a relevant degree Significant senior leadership experience in the primary phase (e.g. Headteacher, Deputy or Assistant Head), or experience in a Local Authority or Trust school improvement role In-depth knowledge of the Ofsted inspection framework, with experience leading or advising schools through successful inspections Strong understanding of school data and how to use it to drive improvement Up-to-date knowledge of national education policy, legislation and evidence-informed improvement strategies Experience of providing high-quality challenges, support and feedback to school leaders Excellent communication skills and the ability to influence, advise and work sensitively in challenging contexts A clear commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion Why Choose Ackerman Pierce? Ackerman Pierce calls upon over 15 years' worth of experience in recruiting directly into the Social Work Sector. We can offer a unique experience within recruitment where you have your own personal consultant, a DBS and Compliance service with a quick and easy registration process. We pride ourselves on a guaranteed weekly payment process. To discuss this vacancy further or any other opportunities, please contact Elise Revett or email in your updated CV to us at Ackerman Pierce.
36 hours per week / £36,530 per annum pro rata / permanent / working two days onsite and three days from home, working pattern to be discussed at interview At YMCA DownsLink Group, is to help children and young people have a fair chance to be who they want to be. We do this by providing a safe home, building life skills and self-confidence, and supporting emotional wellbeing and mental health. Our Values - we do what s right, we work with heart, and we build real connections - guide and shape how we show up for children and young people we support and for each other. is delivered by Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust in partnership with YMCA DownsLink Group. We offer a variety of support including counselling and psychological therapies to children and young people within Brighton and Hove. We are looking for a compassionate and experienced Wellbeing Children & Young People's (CYP) Lead to support and shape our therapeutic services for young people in Brighton and Hove. Overview of key areas of responsibility: Leadership Provide line management support and supervision to wellbeing workers (e.g. counsellors, practitioners, therapists, link workers and trainees). Work alongside a team of leads to support the running, development and management of the service. Lead induction, mentoring, and training of new staff, trainees, and volunteers. Foster a culture of learning, innovation, and continuous improvement across the team. Core Clinical Carry out individual general counselling assessments of children and young people and make appropriate referrals. Provide guidance and oversight for complex or high-risk cases. Ensure all interventions are evidence-based, child-centred, and trauma-informed. Develop and oversee counselling protocols, therapeutic pathways, and risk assessment frameworks. Safeguarding and Risk Lead and give oversight for safeguarding concerns, embedding a safeguarding-first culture across the service. Work to ensure all counsellors, staff, and link workers, are trained, confident, and compliant in safeguarding practice. Implement robust risk assessment and management processes. Monitor safeguarding incidents, identify themes, and strengthen safeguarding practice. Liaise with schools, health, social care, police, and other agencies in safeguarding matters. Service Development Work with the Service Manager, Leads and Clinical Leads to strengthen and expand counselling provision, including group work. Triage referrals and represent the service in multi-agency triage meetings. Promote and develop opportunities for community participation and youth voice in service design. Build strong relationships with schools, health services, local authorities, commissioners, and community partners. Represent the service at local and regional forums, influencing CYP wellbeing strategies. Please download the job profile (below), which includes detailed role description and person specification. Qualifications, knowledge, and experience More than 2 years post-qualified at graduate or post graduate level Counselling Diploma or equivalent of two years minimum duration including personal counselling or psychotherapy . BACP Registration or Accreditation and/or other eligible Professional Accreditation e.g. UKCP/HPC. Strong team-management and line-management experience is required, including demonstrated experience in supervising, developing, and supporting staff. A good level of understanding in therapeutic or counselling theory and practice and working to short-term models. A sound understanding of child developmental processes, Child Protection and Vulnerable Adult Safeguarding issues and procedures, along with proven experience in safeguarding young children. Solid experience in delivering counselling and/or therapy and assessment, along with experience with dealing with complex cases. Experience of multi-disciplinary team working, with the ability to work within time-limited frameworks. CLOSING DATE: Tuesday 24 February 2026 at midnight. Proposed interview date Thursday 19 March 2026. Please note that we are unable to offer a work permit or visa sponsorship for this role; applicants must already have the right to live and work in the UK independently. An inclusive workplace We are committed to policies and practices of equity, diversity, and inclusion and to supporting our people to make sure our culture is consistent with this commitment. Accessibility If you require assistance or have questions regarding the application process, please do contact us. YMCA DLG requires all staff and volunteers to be committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and to respond proactively to safeguarding concerns. Successful applicants will undergo a thorough background screening process, conducted by an accredited third-party provider. This includes an Enhanced DBS check (with Children s and Adults Barred Lists) as well as comprehensive reference and activity checks.
Feb 05, 2026
Full time
36 hours per week / £36,530 per annum pro rata / permanent / working two days onsite and three days from home, working pattern to be discussed at interview At YMCA DownsLink Group, is to help children and young people have a fair chance to be who they want to be. We do this by providing a safe home, building life skills and self-confidence, and supporting emotional wellbeing and mental health. Our Values - we do what s right, we work with heart, and we build real connections - guide and shape how we show up for children and young people we support and for each other. is delivered by Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust in partnership with YMCA DownsLink Group. We offer a variety of support including counselling and psychological therapies to children and young people within Brighton and Hove. We are looking for a compassionate and experienced Wellbeing Children & Young People's (CYP) Lead to support and shape our therapeutic services for young people in Brighton and Hove. Overview of key areas of responsibility: Leadership Provide line management support and supervision to wellbeing workers (e.g. counsellors, practitioners, therapists, link workers and trainees). Work alongside a team of leads to support the running, development and management of the service. Lead induction, mentoring, and training of new staff, trainees, and volunteers. Foster a culture of learning, innovation, and continuous improvement across the team. Core Clinical Carry out individual general counselling assessments of children and young people and make appropriate referrals. Provide guidance and oversight for complex or high-risk cases. Ensure all interventions are evidence-based, child-centred, and trauma-informed. Develop and oversee counselling protocols, therapeutic pathways, and risk assessment frameworks. Safeguarding and Risk Lead and give oversight for safeguarding concerns, embedding a safeguarding-first culture across the service. Work to ensure all counsellors, staff, and link workers, are trained, confident, and compliant in safeguarding practice. Implement robust risk assessment and management processes. Monitor safeguarding incidents, identify themes, and strengthen safeguarding practice. Liaise with schools, health, social care, police, and other agencies in safeguarding matters. Service Development Work with the Service Manager, Leads and Clinical Leads to strengthen and expand counselling provision, including group work. Triage referrals and represent the service in multi-agency triage meetings. Promote and develop opportunities for community participation and youth voice in service design. Build strong relationships with schools, health services, local authorities, commissioners, and community partners. Represent the service at local and regional forums, influencing CYP wellbeing strategies. Please download the job profile (below), which includes detailed role description and person specification. Qualifications, knowledge, and experience More than 2 years post-qualified at graduate or post graduate level Counselling Diploma or equivalent of two years minimum duration including personal counselling or psychotherapy . BACP Registration or Accreditation and/or other eligible Professional Accreditation e.g. UKCP/HPC. Strong team-management and line-management experience is required, including demonstrated experience in supervising, developing, and supporting staff. A good level of understanding in therapeutic or counselling theory and practice and working to short-term models. A sound understanding of child developmental processes, Child Protection and Vulnerable Adult Safeguarding issues and procedures, along with proven experience in safeguarding young children. Solid experience in delivering counselling and/or therapy and assessment, along with experience with dealing with complex cases. Experience of multi-disciplinary team working, with the ability to work within time-limited frameworks. CLOSING DATE: Tuesday 24 February 2026 at midnight. Proposed interview date Thursday 19 March 2026. Please note that we are unable to offer a work permit or visa sponsorship for this role; applicants must already have the right to live and work in the UK independently. An inclusive workplace We are committed to policies and practices of equity, diversity, and inclusion and to supporting our people to make sure our culture is consistent with this commitment. Accessibility If you require assistance or have questions regarding the application process, please do contact us. YMCA DLG requires all staff and volunteers to be committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and to respond proactively to safeguarding concerns. Successful applicants will undergo a thorough background screening process, conducted by an accredited third-party provider. This includes an Enhanced DBS check (with Children s and Adults Barred Lists) as well as comprehensive reference and activity checks.
We have opportunities for Senior Social Workers to join our Family Safeguarding Teams based across East Surrey covering the Reigate and Weybridge areas and West Surrey covering the Woking and Guildford areas. The salary range for Senior Social Workers is £52,884 - £56,175 per annum . This is inclusive of a market supplement of £5,000. We also offer a financial package of up to £6,000 which is payable in 3 instalments across your first 18 months in post. Our Offer to You A competitive relocation package of up to £8,000 We pay your Social Worker England Registration fee 28 days annual leave, rising to 30 days after 5 years' service (plus bank holidays) Access to our car lease scheme Option to buy up to 10 days of additional annual leave An extensive Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support health and wellbeing A generous local government salary related pension Lifestyle discounts including gym, travel, shopping and many more 2 paid volunteering days per year Up to 5 days of carer's leave per year Learning and development hub where you can access a wealth of resources Paternity, adoption and dependents leave Refer a friend payment of £1,000 as a thank you for finding the right Social Worker About Surrey Our Surrey Children's Services are actively working towards becoming a high-performing local authority, evidenced by the fact we are now starting to realise the positive impacts of the Family Safeguarding practice model in action with reductions in the number of children subject to child protection plans. We are working hard to sustain and develop our progress and this is driven by the efforts of every member of our social care workforce from our business support and family support workers to our frontline practitioners through to leadership- all working together to create and sustain the right conditions for a positive culture and well-supported workforce equipped to deliver consistent and good quality social work practice for our children and families. Our Progress We are proud of our recent Good Ofsted judgement, which marks a significant milestone for Surrey. The report highlights that our social workers are "skilled at building relationships with children who are subject of children in need or child protection plans. Creative direct work helps them to build a rounded understanding of children's daily lives." "They also build positive relationships with parents, enabling honest and sometimes difficult conversations." Overall "Staff are well-trained and committed, feel highly valued and are proud to work in Surrey." About our Family Safeguarding Service Our Family Safeguarding service includes responsibility for our Family Safeguarding Model, Child In Need, as well as pre and court proceedings. Within Family Safeguarding we use motivational interviewing, multi-agency approach under the Family Safeguarding model, where Social Workers, Family Support Workers, Domestic Abuse Practitioners, Recovery Workers, Mental Health Practitioners, and Psychologists collaborate closely to address family issues efficiently, reducing the need for referrals to other agencies. To help us achieve our ambitions for children and families we are looking for dedicated, and compassionate practitioners who are child focused and committed to relationship-based social work to join us. If you are considering your next professional opportunity and looking to develop your skills and experience within child protections services we'd love to enable you to do that safely with us. We strive to provide a supportive and dynamic work environment for our employees, that fosters growth, maintains work-life balance, and rewards efforts. We guarantee 5 days of CPD and have access to excellent research and development tools such as Community Care Inform, Care Knowledge and Research In Practice. Why Choose Surrey? Surrey is a large and ambitious local authority meaning we can draw from a range of available resources to support the delivery of our services to children and their families, but that's just part of it. It's our staff that truly make the difference day in day out and we'd like to share with you some of their insights as to why they choose to be part of Surrey Children's social care workforce. Our staff highlighted that you can expect Positive Team and Colleague Relationships - You'll have the opportunity to be part of a team that thrives on positive working relationships, where collaboration with supportive colleagues in your team, across the organisation and with key partners will enable and enrich your practice. Flexibility and Work-Life Balance - We are committed to agile working and trust you to adapt your schedule to suit your needs, balancing this against the need to visit your children and families. It is our expectation that staff attend the office at least 2 days per week. Opportunities and Support for Professional Development - You can benefit from a structured environment that encourages growth and development. You'll have access to ongoing training opportunities via our Surrey Children's Service Academy, including our coaching and mentoring scheme, a well-structured progression pathway, learning opportunities and reflective and task focused supervision. A Sense of Belonging and Familiarity - You'll be part of our welcoming and approachable social work family where you'll be able to draw on the knowledge of established team members to support your understanding of the local area and available resources, working for a team where your individual expertise are valued and where you can have fun together. A Focus on Wellbeing - We recognise that you are a valuable asset and key to unlocking the positive changes we aspire for with our children and families. The job you do is serious therefore we take your well being seriously and recognise the need for reflective supervision where wellbeing is front and centre of the conversation. Your Application, Our Inclusive Approach In order to be considered for shortlisting, your application will clearly evidence the following skills and align with our behaviours: Qualified Social Work degree and SWE Registration Car driver with a valid UK license ASYE completed, within two years of qualifying UK social work experience Three years post-qualified experience Surrey has both urban and rural areas and Social Workers will be expected to have a valid driving licence to drive in the UK, access to a vehicle and be willing to travel across a wide geographical area. To apply you will need to upload your CV and answer the following questions: Please tell us what has motivated you to apply for this role? Please tell us about the key skills and experience you will be able to bring to this role. What is your understanding of Surrey's Practice Model for family safeguarding? Can you describe the strengths and challenges of this model Next Steps If your application is shortlisted, you will be invited to a short virtual call to explore your answers to the application questions (lasting approx. 15- 20 mins) If successful following this, you will be invited for an in-person interview, allowing you to meet the team, check out your potential office and get a feel for what your journey might look like. We are committed to inclusive recruitment. That's why, if you're invited to a face-to-face interview, we'll share the themes of the questions with you in advance. This way, you can prepare and feel comfortable, allowing you to confidently discuss your skills and experiences. An enhanced DBS 'Disclosure and Barring Service' check for regulated activity (formerly known as CRB) and the Children's and Adults' Barred List checks will be required for this role. Local Government Reorganisation (LGR) Surrey County Council is undergoing Local Government Reorganisation, moving from a two-tier system to two new unitary councils in April 2027. If you are employed by Surrey on 1st April 2027, your role will transfer with current terms and conditions to one of the new organisations, supporting local devolution and greater powers for our communities. Our Commitment We are a disability confident employer which means if you have shared a disability on your application form and have evidenced you meet the minimum criteria, we guarantee you an interview. Your skills and experience truly matter to us. From application to your first day, we're committed to supporting you with any adjustments you need, we value inclusion and warmly welcome you to join and help build a workplace where everyone belongs.
Feb 05, 2026
Full time
We have opportunities for Senior Social Workers to join our Family Safeguarding Teams based across East Surrey covering the Reigate and Weybridge areas and West Surrey covering the Woking and Guildford areas. The salary range for Senior Social Workers is £52,884 - £56,175 per annum . This is inclusive of a market supplement of £5,000. We also offer a financial package of up to £6,000 which is payable in 3 instalments across your first 18 months in post. Our Offer to You A competitive relocation package of up to £8,000 We pay your Social Worker England Registration fee 28 days annual leave, rising to 30 days after 5 years' service (plus bank holidays) Access to our car lease scheme Option to buy up to 10 days of additional annual leave An extensive Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support health and wellbeing A generous local government salary related pension Lifestyle discounts including gym, travel, shopping and many more 2 paid volunteering days per year Up to 5 days of carer's leave per year Learning and development hub where you can access a wealth of resources Paternity, adoption and dependents leave Refer a friend payment of £1,000 as a thank you for finding the right Social Worker About Surrey Our Surrey Children's Services are actively working towards becoming a high-performing local authority, evidenced by the fact we are now starting to realise the positive impacts of the Family Safeguarding practice model in action with reductions in the number of children subject to child protection plans. We are working hard to sustain and develop our progress and this is driven by the efforts of every member of our social care workforce from our business support and family support workers to our frontline practitioners through to leadership- all working together to create and sustain the right conditions for a positive culture and well-supported workforce equipped to deliver consistent and good quality social work practice for our children and families. Our Progress We are proud of our recent Good Ofsted judgement, which marks a significant milestone for Surrey. The report highlights that our social workers are "skilled at building relationships with children who are subject of children in need or child protection plans. Creative direct work helps them to build a rounded understanding of children's daily lives." "They also build positive relationships with parents, enabling honest and sometimes difficult conversations." Overall "Staff are well-trained and committed, feel highly valued and are proud to work in Surrey." About our Family Safeguarding Service Our Family Safeguarding service includes responsibility for our Family Safeguarding Model, Child In Need, as well as pre and court proceedings. Within Family Safeguarding we use motivational interviewing, multi-agency approach under the Family Safeguarding model, where Social Workers, Family Support Workers, Domestic Abuse Practitioners, Recovery Workers, Mental Health Practitioners, and Psychologists collaborate closely to address family issues efficiently, reducing the need for referrals to other agencies. To help us achieve our ambitions for children and families we are looking for dedicated, and compassionate practitioners who are child focused and committed to relationship-based social work to join us. If you are considering your next professional opportunity and looking to develop your skills and experience within child protections services we'd love to enable you to do that safely with us. We strive to provide a supportive and dynamic work environment for our employees, that fosters growth, maintains work-life balance, and rewards efforts. We guarantee 5 days of CPD and have access to excellent research and development tools such as Community Care Inform, Care Knowledge and Research In Practice. Why Choose Surrey? Surrey is a large and ambitious local authority meaning we can draw from a range of available resources to support the delivery of our services to children and their families, but that's just part of it. It's our staff that truly make the difference day in day out and we'd like to share with you some of their insights as to why they choose to be part of Surrey Children's social care workforce. Our staff highlighted that you can expect Positive Team and Colleague Relationships - You'll have the opportunity to be part of a team that thrives on positive working relationships, where collaboration with supportive colleagues in your team, across the organisation and with key partners will enable and enrich your practice. Flexibility and Work-Life Balance - We are committed to agile working and trust you to adapt your schedule to suit your needs, balancing this against the need to visit your children and families. It is our expectation that staff attend the office at least 2 days per week. Opportunities and Support for Professional Development - You can benefit from a structured environment that encourages growth and development. You'll have access to ongoing training opportunities via our Surrey Children's Service Academy, including our coaching and mentoring scheme, a well-structured progression pathway, learning opportunities and reflective and task focused supervision. A Sense of Belonging and Familiarity - You'll be part of our welcoming and approachable social work family where you'll be able to draw on the knowledge of established team members to support your understanding of the local area and available resources, working for a team where your individual expertise are valued and where you can have fun together. A Focus on Wellbeing - We recognise that you are a valuable asset and key to unlocking the positive changes we aspire for with our children and families. The job you do is serious therefore we take your well being seriously and recognise the need for reflective supervision where wellbeing is front and centre of the conversation. Your Application, Our Inclusive Approach In order to be considered for shortlisting, your application will clearly evidence the following skills and align with our behaviours: Qualified Social Work degree and SWE Registration Car driver with a valid UK license ASYE completed, within two years of qualifying UK social work experience Three years post-qualified experience Surrey has both urban and rural areas and Social Workers will be expected to have a valid driving licence to drive in the UK, access to a vehicle and be willing to travel across a wide geographical area. To apply you will need to upload your CV and answer the following questions: Please tell us what has motivated you to apply for this role? Please tell us about the key skills and experience you will be able to bring to this role. What is your understanding of Surrey's Practice Model for family safeguarding? Can you describe the strengths and challenges of this model Next Steps If your application is shortlisted, you will be invited to a short virtual call to explore your answers to the application questions (lasting approx. 15- 20 mins) If successful following this, you will be invited for an in-person interview, allowing you to meet the team, check out your potential office and get a feel for what your journey might look like. We are committed to inclusive recruitment. That's why, if you're invited to a face-to-face interview, we'll share the themes of the questions with you in advance. This way, you can prepare and feel comfortable, allowing you to confidently discuss your skills and experiences. An enhanced DBS 'Disclosure and Barring Service' check for regulated activity (formerly known as CRB) and the Children's and Adults' Barred List checks will be required for this role. Local Government Reorganisation (LGR) Surrey County Council is undergoing Local Government Reorganisation, moving from a two-tier system to two new unitary councils in April 2027. If you are employed by Surrey on 1st April 2027, your role will transfer with current terms and conditions to one of the new organisations, supporting local devolution and greater powers for our communities. Our Commitment We are a disability confident employer which means if you have shared a disability on your application form and have evidenced you meet the minimum criteria, we guarantee you an interview. Your skills and experience truly matter to us. From application to your first day, we're committed to supporting you with any adjustments you need, we value inclusion and warmly welcome you to join and help build a workplace where everyone belongs.
We have opportunities for Social Workers to join our Family Safeguarding Teams based across East Surrey covering the Reigate and Weybridge. The salary range for Social Workers who have successfully completed their ASYE is £47,239 - £50,135 per annum . This is inclusive of a supplement of £5,000. We also offer a financial package of up to £6,000 which is payable in 3 instalments across your first 18 months in post. Our Offer to You: A competitive relocation package of up to £8,000 We pay your Social Worker England Registration fee 28 days annual leave, rising to 31 days after 5 years' service (plus bank holidays) Access to our car lease scheme Option to buy up to 10 days of additional annual leave An extensive Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support health and wellbeing A generous local government salary related pension Lifestyle discounts including gym, travel, shopping and many more 2 paid volunteering days per year Up to 5 days of carer's leave per year Learning and development hub where you can access a wealth of resources Paternity, adoption and dependents leave Refer a friend payment of £1,000 as a thank you for finding the right Social Worker About Surrey Our Surrey Children's Services are actively working towards becoming a high-performing local authority, evidenced by the fact we are now starting to realise the positive impacts of the Family Safeguarding practice model in action with reductions in the number of children subject to child protection plans. We are working hard to sustain and develop our progress and this is driven by the efforts of every member of our social care workforce from our business support and family support workers to our frontline practitioners through to leadership- all working together to create and sustain the right conditions for a positive culture and well-supported workforce equipped to deliver consistent and good quality social work practice for our children and families. Our Progress We are proud of our recent Good Ofsted judgement, which marks a significant milestone for Surrey. The report highlights that our social workers are "skilled at building relationships with children who are subject of children in need or child protection plans. Creative direct work helps them to build a rounded understanding of children's daily lives." "They also build positive relationships with parents, enabling honest and sometimes difficult conversations." Overall "Staff are well-trained and committed, feel highly valued and are proud to work in Surrey." About our Family Safeguarding Service Our Family Safeguarding services include responsibility for our Family Safeguarding Model, Child In Need, as well as pre and court proceedings. Within Family Safeguarding we use motivational interviewing, multi-agency approach under the Family Safeguarding model, where Social Workers, Family Support Workers, Domestic Abuse Practitioners, Recovery Workers, Mental Health Practitioners, and Psychologists collaborate closely to address family issues efficiently, reducing the need for referrals to other agencies. To help us achieve our ambitions for children and families we are looking for dedicated, and compassionate practitioners who are child focused and committed to relationship-based social work to join us. We strive to provide a supportive and dynamic work environment for our employees, that fosters growth, maintains work-life balance, and rewards efforts. We guarantee 5 days of CPD and have access to excellent research and development tools such as Community Care Inform, Care Knowledge and Research In Practice. Why Choose Surrey? Surrey is a large and ambitious local authority meaning we can draw from a range of available resources to support the delivery of our services to children and their families, but that's just part of it. It's our staff that truly make the difference day in day out and we'd like to share with you some of their insights as to why they choose to be part of Surrey Children's social care workforce. Our staff highlighted that you can expect Positive team and colleague relationships - You'll have the opportunity to be part of a team that thrives on positive working relationships, where collaboration with supportive colleagues in your team, across the organisation and with key partners will enable and enrich your practice. Flexibility and work-life balance - We are committed to agile working and trust you to adapt your schedule to suit your needs, balancing this against the need to visit your children and families. It is our expectation that staff attend the office at least 2 days per week. Opportunities and support for professional development - You can benefit from a structured environment that encourages growth and development. You'll have access to ongoing training opportunities via our Surrey Children's Service Academy, including our coaching and mentoring scheme, a well-structured progression pathway, learning opportunities and reflective and task focused supervision. A sense of belonging and familiarity - You'll be part of our welcoming and approachable social work family where you'll be able to draw on the knowledge of established team members to support your understanding of the local area and available resources, working for a team where your individual expertise are valued and where you can have fun together. A focus on wellbeing - We recognise that you are a valuable asset and key to unlocking the positive changes we aspire for with our children and families. The job you do is serious therefore we take your well being seriously and recognise the need for reflective supervision where wellbeing is front and centre of the conversation. Your Application, Our Inclusive Approach In order to be considered for shortlisting, your application will clearly evidence the following skills and align with our behaviours: Qualified Social Work degree and SWE Registration Car driver with a valid UK license ASYE completed, within two years of qualifying UK social work experience - at least 1 year UK frontline social work experience Surrey has both urban and rural areas and Social Workers will be expected to have a valid driving licence to drive in the UK, access to a vehicle and be willing to travel across a wide geographical area. To apply you will need to upload your CV and answer the following questions: Please tell us what has motivated you to apply for this role? Please tell us about the key skills and experience you will be able to bring to this role. What is your understanding of Surrey's Practice Model for family safeguarding? Can you describe the strengths and challenges of this model. Next Steps If your application is shortlisted, you will be invited to a short virtual call to explore your answers to the application questions (lasting approx. 15- 20 mins) If successful following this, you will be invited for an in-person interview, allowing you to meet the team, check out your potential office and get a feel for what your journey might look like. We are committed to inclusive recruitment. That's why, if you're invited to a face-to-face interview, we'll share the themes of the questions with you in advance. This way, you can prepare and feel comfortable, allowing you to confidently discuss your skills and experiences. An enhanced DBS 'Disclosure and Barring Service' check for regulated activity (formerly known as CRB) and the Children's and Adults' Barred List checks will be required for this role. Local Government Reorganisation (LGR) Surrey County Council is undergoing Local Government Reorganisation, moving from a two-tier system to two new unitary councils in April 2027. If you are employed by Surrey on 1st April 2027, your role will transfer with current terms and conditions to one of the new organisations, supporting local devolution and greater powers for our communities. Our Commitment We are a disability confident employer which means if you have shared a disability on your application form and have evidenced you meet the minimum criteria, we guarantee you an interview. Your skills and experience truly matter to us. From application to your first day, we're committed to supporting you with any adjustments you need, we value inclusion and warmly welcome you to join and help build a workplace where everyone belongs.
Feb 05, 2026
Full time
We have opportunities for Social Workers to join our Family Safeguarding Teams based across East Surrey covering the Reigate and Weybridge. The salary range for Social Workers who have successfully completed their ASYE is £47,239 - £50,135 per annum . This is inclusive of a supplement of £5,000. We also offer a financial package of up to £6,000 which is payable in 3 instalments across your first 18 months in post. Our Offer to You: A competitive relocation package of up to £8,000 We pay your Social Worker England Registration fee 28 days annual leave, rising to 31 days after 5 years' service (plus bank holidays) Access to our car lease scheme Option to buy up to 10 days of additional annual leave An extensive Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support health and wellbeing A generous local government salary related pension Lifestyle discounts including gym, travel, shopping and many more 2 paid volunteering days per year Up to 5 days of carer's leave per year Learning and development hub where you can access a wealth of resources Paternity, adoption and dependents leave Refer a friend payment of £1,000 as a thank you for finding the right Social Worker About Surrey Our Surrey Children's Services are actively working towards becoming a high-performing local authority, evidenced by the fact we are now starting to realise the positive impacts of the Family Safeguarding practice model in action with reductions in the number of children subject to child protection plans. We are working hard to sustain and develop our progress and this is driven by the efforts of every member of our social care workforce from our business support and family support workers to our frontline practitioners through to leadership- all working together to create and sustain the right conditions for a positive culture and well-supported workforce equipped to deliver consistent and good quality social work practice for our children and families. Our Progress We are proud of our recent Good Ofsted judgement, which marks a significant milestone for Surrey. The report highlights that our social workers are "skilled at building relationships with children who are subject of children in need or child protection plans. Creative direct work helps them to build a rounded understanding of children's daily lives." "They also build positive relationships with parents, enabling honest and sometimes difficult conversations." Overall "Staff are well-trained and committed, feel highly valued and are proud to work in Surrey." About our Family Safeguarding Service Our Family Safeguarding services include responsibility for our Family Safeguarding Model, Child In Need, as well as pre and court proceedings. Within Family Safeguarding we use motivational interviewing, multi-agency approach under the Family Safeguarding model, where Social Workers, Family Support Workers, Domestic Abuse Practitioners, Recovery Workers, Mental Health Practitioners, and Psychologists collaborate closely to address family issues efficiently, reducing the need for referrals to other agencies. To help us achieve our ambitions for children and families we are looking for dedicated, and compassionate practitioners who are child focused and committed to relationship-based social work to join us. We strive to provide a supportive and dynamic work environment for our employees, that fosters growth, maintains work-life balance, and rewards efforts. We guarantee 5 days of CPD and have access to excellent research and development tools such as Community Care Inform, Care Knowledge and Research In Practice. Why Choose Surrey? Surrey is a large and ambitious local authority meaning we can draw from a range of available resources to support the delivery of our services to children and their families, but that's just part of it. It's our staff that truly make the difference day in day out and we'd like to share with you some of their insights as to why they choose to be part of Surrey Children's social care workforce. Our staff highlighted that you can expect Positive team and colleague relationships - You'll have the opportunity to be part of a team that thrives on positive working relationships, where collaboration with supportive colleagues in your team, across the organisation and with key partners will enable and enrich your practice. Flexibility and work-life balance - We are committed to agile working and trust you to adapt your schedule to suit your needs, balancing this against the need to visit your children and families. It is our expectation that staff attend the office at least 2 days per week. Opportunities and support for professional development - You can benefit from a structured environment that encourages growth and development. You'll have access to ongoing training opportunities via our Surrey Children's Service Academy, including our coaching and mentoring scheme, a well-structured progression pathway, learning opportunities and reflective and task focused supervision. A sense of belonging and familiarity - You'll be part of our welcoming and approachable social work family where you'll be able to draw on the knowledge of established team members to support your understanding of the local area and available resources, working for a team where your individual expertise are valued and where you can have fun together. A focus on wellbeing - We recognise that you are a valuable asset and key to unlocking the positive changes we aspire for with our children and families. The job you do is serious therefore we take your well being seriously and recognise the need for reflective supervision where wellbeing is front and centre of the conversation. Your Application, Our Inclusive Approach In order to be considered for shortlisting, your application will clearly evidence the following skills and align with our behaviours: Qualified Social Work degree and SWE Registration Car driver with a valid UK license ASYE completed, within two years of qualifying UK social work experience - at least 1 year UK frontline social work experience Surrey has both urban and rural areas and Social Workers will be expected to have a valid driving licence to drive in the UK, access to a vehicle and be willing to travel across a wide geographical area. To apply you will need to upload your CV and answer the following questions: Please tell us what has motivated you to apply for this role? Please tell us about the key skills and experience you will be able to bring to this role. What is your understanding of Surrey's Practice Model for family safeguarding? Can you describe the strengths and challenges of this model. Next Steps If your application is shortlisted, you will be invited to a short virtual call to explore your answers to the application questions (lasting approx. 15- 20 mins) If successful following this, you will be invited for an in-person interview, allowing you to meet the team, check out your potential office and get a feel for what your journey might look like. We are committed to inclusive recruitment. That's why, if you're invited to a face-to-face interview, we'll share the themes of the questions with you in advance. This way, you can prepare and feel comfortable, allowing you to confidently discuss your skills and experiences. An enhanced DBS 'Disclosure and Barring Service' check for regulated activity (formerly known as CRB) and the Children's and Adults' Barred List checks will be required for this role. Local Government Reorganisation (LGR) Surrey County Council is undergoing Local Government Reorganisation, moving from a two-tier system to two new unitary councils in April 2027. If you are employed by Surrey on 1st April 2027, your role will transfer with current terms and conditions to one of the new organisations, supporting local devolution and greater powers for our communities. Our Commitment We are a disability confident employer which means if you have shared a disability on your application form and have evidenced you meet the minimum criteria, we guarantee you an interview. Your skills and experience truly matter to us. From application to your first day, we're committed to supporting you with any adjustments you need, we value inclusion and warmly welcome you to join and help build a workplace where everyone belongs.
We have opportunities for Advanced Social Workers to join our Family Safeguarding Teams based across East Surrey covering the Reigate and Weybridge areas and West Surrey covering the Woking and Guildford areas. The salary range for Advanced Social Workers is £52,884 - £56,175 per annum . This is inclusive of a market supplement of £5,000. We also offer a financial package of up to £6,000 which is payable in 3 instalments across your first 18 months in post. Our Offer to You A competitive relocation package of up to £8,000 We pay your Social Worker England Registration fee 28 days annual leave, rising to 30 days after 5 years' service (plus bank holidays) Access to our car lease scheme Option to buy up to 10 days of additional annual leave An extensive Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support health and wellbeing A generous local government salary related pension Lifestyle discounts including gym, travel, shopping and many more 2 paid volunteering days per year Up to 5 days of carer's leave per year Learning and development hub where you can access a wealth of resources Paternity, adoption and dependents leave Refer a friend payment of £1,000 as a thank you for finding the right Social Worker About Surrey Our Surrey Children's Services are actively working towards becoming a high-performing local authority, evidenced by the fact we are now starting to realise the positive impacts of the Family Safeguarding practice model in action with reductions in the number of children subject to child protection plans. We are working hard to sustain and develop our progress and this is driven by the efforts of every member of our social care workforce from our business support and family support workers to our frontline practitioners through to leadership- all working together to create and sustain the right conditions for a positive culture and well-supported workforce equipped to deliver consistent and good quality social work practice for our children and families. Our Progress We are proud of our recent Good Ofsted judgement, which marks a significant milestone for Surrey. The report highlights that our social workers are "skilled at building relationships with children who are subject of children in need or child protection plans. Creative direct work helps them to build a rounded understanding of children's daily lives." "They also build positive relationships with parents, enabling honest and sometimes difficult conversations." Overall "Staff are well-trained and committed, feel highly valued and are proud to work in Surrey." About our Family Safeguarding Service Our Family Safeguarding services include responsibility for our Family Safeguarding Model, Child In Need, as well as pre and court proceedings. Within Family Safeguarding we use motivational interviewing, multi-agency approach under the Family Safeguarding model, where Social Workers, Family Support Workers, Domestic Abuse Practitioners, Recovery Workers, Mental Health Practitioners, and Psychologists collaborate closely to address family issues efficiently, reducing the need for referrals to other agencies. To help us achieve our ambitions for children and families we are looking for dedicated, and compassionate practitioners who are child focused and committed to relationship-based social work to join us. As an Advanced Social Worker (ASW) you'll enjoy mentoring and collaborating with less experienced social workers within the team supporting their development. We aim for you to hold a reduced caseload to enable you to support effectively whilst also deputising for the Team Manager when needed. This is a great role for anyone looking to enhance their professional development and take a step towards a management position. We strive to provide a supportive and dynamic work environment for our staff, that fosters growth, maintains work-life balance, and rewards efforts. We guarantee 5 days of CPD and have access to excellent research and development tools such as Community Care Inform, Care Knowledge and Research In Practice. Why Choose Surrey? Surrey is a large and ambitious local authority meaning we can draw from a range of available resources to support the delivery of our services to children and their families, but that's just part of it. It's our staff that truly make the difference day in day out and we'd like to share with you some of their insights as to why they choose to be part of Surrey Children's social care workforce. Our staff highlighted that you can expect Positive team and colleague relationships - You'll have the opportunity to be part of a team that thrives on positive working relationships, where collaboration with supportive colleagues in your team, across the organisation and with key partners will enable and enrich your practice. Flexibility and work-life balance - We are committed to agile working and trust you to adapt your schedule to suit your needs, balancing this against the need to visit your children and families. It is our expectation that staff attend the office at least 2 days per week. Opportunities and support for professional development - You can benefit from a structured environment that encourages growth and development. You'll have access to ongoing training opportunities via our Surrey Children's Service Academy, including our coaching and mentoring scheme, a well-structured progression pathway, learning opportunities and reflective and task focused supervision. A sense of belonging and familiarity - You'll be part of our welcoming and approachable social work family where you'll be able to draw on the knowledge of established team members to support your understanding of the local area and available resources, working for a team where your individual expertise are valued and where you can have fun together. A focus on wellbeing - We recognise that you are a valuable asset and key to unlocking the positive changes we aspire for with our children and families. The job you do is serious therefore we take your well being seriously and recognise the need for reflective supervision where wellbeing is front and centre of the conversation. Your Application, Our Inclusive Approach In order to be considered for shortlisting, your application will clearly evidence the following skills and align with our behaviours: Qualified Social Work degree and SWE Registration Car driver with a valid UK license ASYE completed, within two years of qualifying UK social work experience Three years post-qualified experience Surrey has both urban and rural areas and Social Workers will be expected to have a valid driving licence to drive in the UK, access to a vehicle and be willing to travel across a wide geographical area. To apply you will need to upload your CV and answer the following questions (No more than 200 words per question): Please tell us what has motivated you to apply for this role? Please tell us about the key skills and experience you will be able to bring to this role. What is your understanding of Surrey's Practice Model for family safeguarding? Can you describe the strengths and challenges of this model? Next Steps If your application is shortlisted, you will be invited to a short virtual call to explore your answers to the application questions (lasting approx. 15- 20 mins) If successful following this, you will be invited for an in-person interview, allowing you to meet the team, check out your potential office and get a feel for what your journey might look like. We are committed to inclusive recruitment. That's why, if you're invited to a face-to-face interview, we'll share the themes of the questions with you in advance. This way, you can prepare and feel comfortable, allowing you to confidently discuss your skills and experiences. An enhanced DBS 'Disclosure and Barring Service' check for regulated activity (formerly known as CRB) and the Children's and Adults' Barred List checks will be required for this role. Local Government Reorganisation (LGR) Surrey County Council is undergoing Local Government Reorganisation, moving from a two-tier system to two new unitary councils in April 2027. If you are employed by Surrey on 1st April 2027, your role will transfer with current terms and conditions to one of the new organisations, supporting local devolution and greater powers for our communities. Our Commitment We are a disability confident employer which means if you have shared a disability on your application form and have evidenced you meet the minimum criteria, we guarantee you an interview. Your skills and experience truly matter to us. From application to your first day, we're committed to supporting you with any adjustments you need, we value inclusion and warmly welcome you to join and help build a workplace where everyone belongs.
Feb 05, 2026
Full time
We have opportunities for Advanced Social Workers to join our Family Safeguarding Teams based across East Surrey covering the Reigate and Weybridge areas and West Surrey covering the Woking and Guildford areas. The salary range for Advanced Social Workers is £52,884 - £56,175 per annum . This is inclusive of a market supplement of £5,000. We also offer a financial package of up to £6,000 which is payable in 3 instalments across your first 18 months in post. Our Offer to You A competitive relocation package of up to £8,000 We pay your Social Worker England Registration fee 28 days annual leave, rising to 30 days after 5 years' service (plus bank holidays) Access to our car lease scheme Option to buy up to 10 days of additional annual leave An extensive Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support health and wellbeing A generous local government salary related pension Lifestyle discounts including gym, travel, shopping and many more 2 paid volunteering days per year Up to 5 days of carer's leave per year Learning and development hub where you can access a wealth of resources Paternity, adoption and dependents leave Refer a friend payment of £1,000 as a thank you for finding the right Social Worker About Surrey Our Surrey Children's Services are actively working towards becoming a high-performing local authority, evidenced by the fact we are now starting to realise the positive impacts of the Family Safeguarding practice model in action with reductions in the number of children subject to child protection plans. We are working hard to sustain and develop our progress and this is driven by the efforts of every member of our social care workforce from our business support and family support workers to our frontline practitioners through to leadership- all working together to create and sustain the right conditions for a positive culture and well-supported workforce equipped to deliver consistent and good quality social work practice for our children and families. Our Progress We are proud of our recent Good Ofsted judgement, which marks a significant milestone for Surrey. The report highlights that our social workers are "skilled at building relationships with children who are subject of children in need or child protection plans. Creative direct work helps them to build a rounded understanding of children's daily lives." "They also build positive relationships with parents, enabling honest and sometimes difficult conversations." Overall "Staff are well-trained and committed, feel highly valued and are proud to work in Surrey." About our Family Safeguarding Service Our Family Safeguarding services include responsibility for our Family Safeguarding Model, Child In Need, as well as pre and court proceedings. Within Family Safeguarding we use motivational interviewing, multi-agency approach under the Family Safeguarding model, where Social Workers, Family Support Workers, Domestic Abuse Practitioners, Recovery Workers, Mental Health Practitioners, and Psychologists collaborate closely to address family issues efficiently, reducing the need for referrals to other agencies. To help us achieve our ambitions for children and families we are looking for dedicated, and compassionate practitioners who are child focused and committed to relationship-based social work to join us. As an Advanced Social Worker (ASW) you'll enjoy mentoring and collaborating with less experienced social workers within the team supporting their development. We aim for you to hold a reduced caseload to enable you to support effectively whilst also deputising for the Team Manager when needed. This is a great role for anyone looking to enhance their professional development and take a step towards a management position. We strive to provide a supportive and dynamic work environment for our staff, that fosters growth, maintains work-life balance, and rewards efforts. We guarantee 5 days of CPD and have access to excellent research and development tools such as Community Care Inform, Care Knowledge and Research In Practice. Why Choose Surrey? Surrey is a large and ambitious local authority meaning we can draw from a range of available resources to support the delivery of our services to children and their families, but that's just part of it. It's our staff that truly make the difference day in day out and we'd like to share with you some of their insights as to why they choose to be part of Surrey Children's social care workforce. Our staff highlighted that you can expect Positive team and colleague relationships - You'll have the opportunity to be part of a team that thrives on positive working relationships, where collaboration with supportive colleagues in your team, across the organisation and with key partners will enable and enrich your practice. Flexibility and work-life balance - We are committed to agile working and trust you to adapt your schedule to suit your needs, balancing this against the need to visit your children and families. It is our expectation that staff attend the office at least 2 days per week. Opportunities and support for professional development - You can benefit from a structured environment that encourages growth and development. You'll have access to ongoing training opportunities via our Surrey Children's Service Academy, including our coaching and mentoring scheme, a well-structured progression pathway, learning opportunities and reflective and task focused supervision. A sense of belonging and familiarity - You'll be part of our welcoming and approachable social work family where you'll be able to draw on the knowledge of established team members to support your understanding of the local area and available resources, working for a team where your individual expertise are valued and where you can have fun together. A focus on wellbeing - We recognise that you are a valuable asset and key to unlocking the positive changes we aspire for with our children and families. The job you do is serious therefore we take your well being seriously and recognise the need for reflective supervision where wellbeing is front and centre of the conversation. Your Application, Our Inclusive Approach In order to be considered for shortlisting, your application will clearly evidence the following skills and align with our behaviours: Qualified Social Work degree and SWE Registration Car driver with a valid UK license ASYE completed, within two years of qualifying UK social work experience Three years post-qualified experience Surrey has both urban and rural areas and Social Workers will be expected to have a valid driving licence to drive in the UK, access to a vehicle and be willing to travel across a wide geographical area. To apply you will need to upload your CV and answer the following questions (No more than 200 words per question): Please tell us what has motivated you to apply for this role? Please tell us about the key skills and experience you will be able to bring to this role. What is your understanding of Surrey's Practice Model for family safeguarding? Can you describe the strengths and challenges of this model? Next Steps If your application is shortlisted, you will be invited to a short virtual call to explore your answers to the application questions (lasting approx. 15- 20 mins) If successful following this, you will be invited for an in-person interview, allowing you to meet the team, check out your potential office and get a feel for what your journey might look like. We are committed to inclusive recruitment. That's why, if you're invited to a face-to-face interview, we'll share the themes of the questions with you in advance. This way, you can prepare and feel comfortable, allowing you to confidently discuss your skills and experiences. An enhanced DBS 'Disclosure and Barring Service' check for regulated activity (formerly known as CRB) and the Children's and Adults' Barred List checks will be required for this role. Local Government Reorganisation (LGR) Surrey County Council is undergoing Local Government Reorganisation, moving from a two-tier system to two new unitary councils in April 2027. If you are employed by Surrey on 1st April 2027, your role will transfer with current terms and conditions to one of the new organisations, supporting local devolution and greater powers for our communities. Our Commitment We are a disability confident employer which means if you have shared a disability on your application form and have evidenced you meet the minimum criteria, we guarantee you an interview. Your skills and experience truly matter to us. From application to your first day, we're committed to supporting you with any adjustments you need, we value inclusion and warmly welcome you to join and help build a workplace where everyone belongs.
Based at Haslemere Library, the starting salary for this role is 3,239 per annum working 5 hours per week (Saturdays 9am-3pm). The full-time equivalent salary is 23,322 per annum. We are looking for an enthusiastic and self-motivated Weekend Library Assistant to join our dedicated team. You will be based at Haslemere Library, you will also be required to work at Godalming and Cranleigh Libraries. Libraries are spaces for social interaction, learning and cultural experiences. Acting as an economic enabler providing support for local communities and businesses. Surrey's libraries offer vital services to all members of their communities. Our Offer to You 26 days' holiday, rising to 28 days after 2 years' service and 31 days after 5 years' service Option to buy up to 10 days of additional annual leave A generous local government salary related pension Up to 5 days of carer's leave and 2 paid volunteering days per year Paternity, adoption and dependents leave An Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support health and wellbeing Learning and development hub where you can access a wealth of resources Wellbeing and lifestyle discounts including gym, travel, and shopping A chance to make a real difference to the lives of our residents. About the Team Surrey Libraries hold a unique place in our communities. They provide universal access through a programme of reading, learning digital, health and wellbeing activities. Our vision is for our libraries to become hubs of the community that all are proud of. With excellent customer service at its heart, we need people who share this passion to become more successful. About the Role There is something for everyone at Surrey's libraries and the same day never happens twice. The library is many different things to many different people. Curious readers come looking for their next adventure. Students meet to revise for their exams. Families gather for Storytime and Rhymetime. Special interest groups share their passions and older people access resources and secure their bus pass. Weekend Assistants greet each person with a positive attitude and resilient approach to any request. Customer service is at the forefront of the library service. They are busy, lively places to work, requiring flexibility, creativity, and initiative. This could mean helping someone with a reading recommendation, thinking up new themes for book displays, planning events or assisting people with information and virtual services. Maintaining, presenting, and processing book stock is also a major part of the role. The role may include leading craft events, Rhymetime and Storytime sessions, and assisting with other activities directed at both children and adults. From time to time there will be a need for lone working or single staffing at this and other libraries in the area. Your Application In order to be considered for shortlisting, your application will clearly evidence the following criteria and align with our behaviours: Proven experience in providing or receiving excellent customer service. Evidence of observing or contributing to a community service that made a positive impact. Creative ideas for attracting more people to our libraries, aligned with the Surrey Way framework. To apply, we request that you submit a CV and you will be asked the following 4 questions. Please highlight your strengths and any transferable skills or experience: What has motivated you to apply for the Surrey Library Service? (150 words) Can you please provide an example when you either provided, or received, excellent customer service? (150 words) Our libraries are a vital community resource. Describe an instance where you observed or contributed to a community service making a positive impact. (150 words) Can you name 3 things you would do to attract more people to our libraries and what skills you have to help with this? (150 words) Before submitting your application, we recommend you read the job description and our Life at Surrey handbook to get an insight into working at Surrey. If shortlisted for interview, you will be sent interview questions in advance and you will be asked to read a short story. Contact Us Please contact us for any questions relating to the role. This could be to discuss flexible working requests, transferable skills or any barriers to employment. For an informal discussion please contact by e-mail and/or telephone at (phone number removed). The job advert closes at 23:59 on 22/02/2026 with interviews planned for 14/03/2026. We look forward to receiving your application, please click on the apply online button below to submit. Local Government Reorganisation (LGR) Surrey County Council is undergoing Local Government Reorganisation, moving from a two-tier system to two new unitary councils in April 2027. If you are employed by Surrey on 1st April 2027, your role will transfer with current terms and conditions to one of the new organisations, supporting local devolution and greater powers for our communities. Join our dynamic team and shape the future of local government. Make a lasting impact with innovative solutions and improved services for our community. Help us build a brighter future for our residents! Please see more information here: Information for applicants on Local Government Reorganisation - Surrey County Council Our Commitment We are a disability confident employer which means if you have shared a disability on your application form and have evidenced you meet the minimum criteria, we guarantee you an interview.
Feb 04, 2026
Full time
Based at Haslemere Library, the starting salary for this role is 3,239 per annum working 5 hours per week (Saturdays 9am-3pm). The full-time equivalent salary is 23,322 per annum. We are looking for an enthusiastic and self-motivated Weekend Library Assistant to join our dedicated team. You will be based at Haslemere Library, you will also be required to work at Godalming and Cranleigh Libraries. Libraries are spaces for social interaction, learning and cultural experiences. Acting as an economic enabler providing support for local communities and businesses. Surrey's libraries offer vital services to all members of their communities. Our Offer to You 26 days' holiday, rising to 28 days after 2 years' service and 31 days after 5 years' service Option to buy up to 10 days of additional annual leave A generous local government salary related pension Up to 5 days of carer's leave and 2 paid volunteering days per year Paternity, adoption and dependents leave An Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support health and wellbeing Learning and development hub where you can access a wealth of resources Wellbeing and lifestyle discounts including gym, travel, and shopping A chance to make a real difference to the lives of our residents. About the Team Surrey Libraries hold a unique place in our communities. They provide universal access through a programme of reading, learning digital, health and wellbeing activities. Our vision is for our libraries to become hubs of the community that all are proud of. With excellent customer service at its heart, we need people who share this passion to become more successful. About the Role There is something for everyone at Surrey's libraries and the same day never happens twice. The library is many different things to many different people. Curious readers come looking for their next adventure. Students meet to revise for their exams. Families gather for Storytime and Rhymetime. Special interest groups share their passions and older people access resources and secure their bus pass. Weekend Assistants greet each person with a positive attitude and resilient approach to any request. Customer service is at the forefront of the library service. They are busy, lively places to work, requiring flexibility, creativity, and initiative. This could mean helping someone with a reading recommendation, thinking up new themes for book displays, planning events or assisting people with information and virtual services. Maintaining, presenting, and processing book stock is also a major part of the role. The role may include leading craft events, Rhymetime and Storytime sessions, and assisting with other activities directed at both children and adults. From time to time there will be a need for lone working or single staffing at this and other libraries in the area. Your Application In order to be considered for shortlisting, your application will clearly evidence the following criteria and align with our behaviours: Proven experience in providing or receiving excellent customer service. Evidence of observing or contributing to a community service that made a positive impact. Creative ideas for attracting more people to our libraries, aligned with the Surrey Way framework. To apply, we request that you submit a CV and you will be asked the following 4 questions. Please highlight your strengths and any transferable skills or experience: What has motivated you to apply for the Surrey Library Service? (150 words) Can you please provide an example when you either provided, or received, excellent customer service? (150 words) Our libraries are a vital community resource. Describe an instance where you observed or contributed to a community service making a positive impact. (150 words) Can you name 3 things you would do to attract more people to our libraries and what skills you have to help with this? (150 words) Before submitting your application, we recommend you read the job description and our Life at Surrey handbook to get an insight into working at Surrey. If shortlisted for interview, you will be sent interview questions in advance and you will be asked to read a short story. Contact Us Please contact us for any questions relating to the role. This could be to discuss flexible working requests, transferable skills or any barriers to employment. For an informal discussion please contact by e-mail and/or telephone at (phone number removed). The job advert closes at 23:59 on 22/02/2026 with interviews planned for 14/03/2026. We look forward to receiving your application, please click on the apply online button below to submit. Local Government Reorganisation (LGR) Surrey County Council is undergoing Local Government Reorganisation, moving from a two-tier system to two new unitary councils in April 2027. If you are employed by Surrey on 1st April 2027, your role will transfer with current terms and conditions to one of the new organisations, supporting local devolution and greater powers for our communities. Join our dynamic team and shape the future of local government. Make a lasting impact with innovative solutions and improved services for our community. Help us build a brighter future for our residents! Please see more information here: Information for applicants on Local Government Reorganisation - Surrey County Council Our Commitment We are a disability confident employer which means if you have shared a disability on your application form and have evidenced you meet the minimum criteria, we guarantee you an interview.
This role is based at Dorking, Leatherhead or Bookham Library. The salary for this role is 12.42 per hour for working 5 hours hours per week at Dorking or Leatherhead Libraries, or 6 hours per week at Bookham Library (Saturdays). The full-time equivalent salary is 23,322 per annum. We are looking for enthusiastic and self-motivated Weekend Library Assistants to join our dedicated teams at either Dorking, Leatherhead or Bookham Library which together form the Dorking Group. You will be based at your chosen Library, but you will also be required to work at the other libraries in this Group. Libraries are spaces for social interaction, learning and cultural experiences. Acting as an economic enabler providing support for local communities and businesses. Surrey's libraries offer vital services to all members of their communities. Our Offer to You 26 days' holiday, rising to 28 days after 2 years' service and 31 days after 5 years' service (pro rata for part time staff) Option to buy up to 10 days of additional annual leave A generous local government salary related pension Up to 5 days of carer's leave and 2 paid volunteering days per year Paternity, adoption and dependents leave An Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support health and wellbeing Learning and development hub where you can access a wealth of resources Wellbeing and lifestyle discounts including gym, travel, and shopping A chance to make a real difference to the lives of our residents. About the Team Surrey Libraries hold a unique place in our communities. They provide universal access through a programme of reading, learning digital, health and wellbeing activities. Our vision is for our libraries to become hubs of the community that all are proud of. With excellent customer service at its heart, we need people who share this passion to become more successful. About the Role There is something for everyone at Surrey's libraries and the same day never happens twice. The library is many different things to many different people. Curious readers come looking for their next adventure. Students meet to revise for their exams. Families gather for Storytime and Rhymetime. Special interest groups share their passions and older people access resources and secure their bus pass. Weekend Assistants greet each person with a positive attitude and resilient approach to any request. Customer service is at the forefront of the library service. They are busy, lively places to work, requiring flexibility, creativity, and initiative. This could mean helping someone with a reading recommendation, thinking up new themes for book displays, planning events or assisting people with information and virtual services. Maintaining, presenting, and processing book stock is also a major part of the role. The role may include leading craft events, Rhymetime and Storytime sessions, and assisting with other activities directed at both children and adults. From time to time there will be a need for lone working or single staffing at this and other libraries in the area. Your Application In order to be considered for shortlisting, your application will clearly evidence the following criteria and align with our behaviours: Proven experience in providing or receiving excellent customer service. Evidence of observing or contributing to a community service that made a positive impact. Creative ideas for attracting more people to our libraries, aligned with the Surrey Way framework. To apply, we request that you submit a CV and you will be asked the following 4 questions. Please highlight your strengths and any transferable skills or experience: What has motivated you to apply for the Surrey Library Service? (150 words) Can you please provide an example when you either provided, or received, excellent customer service? (150 words) Our libraries are a vital community resource. Describe an instance where you observed or contributed to a community service making a positive impact. (150 words) Can you name 3 things you would do to attract more people to our libraries and what skills you have to help with this? (150 words) If shortlisted for interview, you will be sent interview questions in advance and you will be asked to read a short story. Please contact us for any questions relating to the role. This could be to discuss flexible working requests, transferable skills or any barriers to employment. The job advert closes at 23:59 on 22/02/2026 with interviews planned for week commencing 02/03/2026. We look forward to receiving your application, please click on the apply online button below to submit. Local Government Reorganisation (LGR) Surrey County Council is undergoing Local Government Reorganisation, moving from a two-tier system to two new unitary councils in April 2027. If you are employed by Surrey on 1st April 2027, your role will transfer with current terms and conditions to one of the new organisations, supporting local devolution and greater powers for our communities. Join our dynamic team and shape the future of local government. Make a lasting impact with innovative solutions and improved services for our community. Help us build a brighter future for our residents! Please see more information on our website. Our Commitment We are a disability confident employer which means if you have shared a disability on your application form and have evidenced you meet the minimum criteria, we guarantee you an interview. Your skills and experience truly matter to us. From application to your first day, we're committed to supporting you with any adjustments you need, we value inclusion and warmly welcome you to join and help build a workplace where everyone belongs.
Feb 04, 2026
Full time
This role is based at Dorking, Leatherhead or Bookham Library. The salary for this role is 12.42 per hour for working 5 hours hours per week at Dorking or Leatherhead Libraries, or 6 hours per week at Bookham Library (Saturdays). The full-time equivalent salary is 23,322 per annum. We are looking for enthusiastic and self-motivated Weekend Library Assistants to join our dedicated teams at either Dorking, Leatherhead or Bookham Library which together form the Dorking Group. You will be based at your chosen Library, but you will also be required to work at the other libraries in this Group. Libraries are spaces for social interaction, learning and cultural experiences. Acting as an economic enabler providing support for local communities and businesses. Surrey's libraries offer vital services to all members of their communities. Our Offer to You 26 days' holiday, rising to 28 days after 2 years' service and 31 days after 5 years' service (pro rata for part time staff) Option to buy up to 10 days of additional annual leave A generous local government salary related pension Up to 5 days of carer's leave and 2 paid volunteering days per year Paternity, adoption and dependents leave An Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support health and wellbeing Learning and development hub where you can access a wealth of resources Wellbeing and lifestyle discounts including gym, travel, and shopping A chance to make a real difference to the lives of our residents. About the Team Surrey Libraries hold a unique place in our communities. They provide universal access through a programme of reading, learning digital, health and wellbeing activities. Our vision is for our libraries to become hubs of the community that all are proud of. With excellent customer service at its heart, we need people who share this passion to become more successful. About the Role There is something for everyone at Surrey's libraries and the same day never happens twice. The library is many different things to many different people. Curious readers come looking for their next adventure. Students meet to revise for their exams. Families gather for Storytime and Rhymetime. Special interest groups share their passions and older people access resources and secure their bus pass. Weekend Assistants greet each person with a positive attitude and resilient approach to any request. Customer service is at the forefront of the library service. They are busy, lively places to work, requiring flexibility, creativity, and initiative. This could mean helping someone with a reading recommendation, thinking up new themes for book displays, planning events or assisting people with information and virtual services. Maintaining, presenting, and processing book stock is also a major part of the role. The role may include leading craft events, Rhymetime and Storytime sessions, and assisting with other activities directed at both children and adults. From time to time there will be a need for lone working or single staffing at this and other libraries in the area. Your Application In order to be considered for shortlisting, your application will clearly evidence the following criteria and align with our behaviours: Proven experience in providing or receiving excellent customer service. Evidence of observing or contributing to a community service that made a positive impact. Creative ideas for attracting more people to our libraries, aligned with the Surrey Way framework. To apply, we request that you submit a CV and you will be asked the following 4 questions. Please highlight your strengths and any transferable skills or experience: What has motivated you to apply for the Surrey Library Service? (150 words) Can you please provide an example when you either provided, or received, excellent customer service? (150 words) Our libraries are a vital community resource. Describe an instance where you observed or contributed to a community service making a positive impact. (150 words) Can you name 3 things you would do to attract more people to our libraries and what skills you have to help with this? (150 words) If shortlisted for interview, you will be sent interview questions in advance and you will be asked to read a short story. Please contact us for any questions relating to the role. This could be to discuss flexible working requests, transferable skills or any barriers to employment. The job advert closes at 23:59 on 22/02/2026 with interviews planned for week commencing 02/03/2026. We look forward to receiving your application, please click on the apply online button below to submit. Local Government Reorganisation (LGR) Surrey County Council is undergoing Local Government Reorganisation, moving from a two-tier system to two new unitary councils in April 2027. If you are employed by Surrey on 1st April 2027, your role will transfer with current terms and conditions to one of the new organisations, supporting local devolution and greater powers for our communities. Join our dynamic team and shape the future of local government. Make a lasting impact with innovative solutions and improved services for our community. Help us build a brighter future for our residents! Please see more information on our website. Our Commitment We are a disability confident employer which means if you have shared a disability on your application form and have evidenced you meet the minimum criteria, we guarantee you an interview. Your skills and experience truly matter to us. From application to your first day, we're committed to supporting you with any adjustments you need, we value inclusion and warmly welcome you to join and help build a workplace where everyone belongs.
The starting salary for this full-time, permanent position is 53,713 per annum based on a 36-hour working week. We're excited to be recruiting a compassionate and knowledgeable Education, Health and Care Needs Assessments (EHCNA) Team Lead to join our fantastic Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) service based at Victoria Gate in Woking. This role is open to hybrid working. As a team we split our time between working together in the office for a minimum of two days per week and working from home. We also aim for visits to schools and settings to take place on a regular basis as we continue to build on our collaborative working. Our Offer to You 26 days' holiday, rising to 28 days after 2 years' service and 31 days after 5 years' service Option to buy up to 10 days of additional annual leave A generous local government salary related pension Up to 5 days of carer's leave and 2 paid volunteering days per year Paternity, adoption and dependents leave An Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support health and wellbeing Learning and development hub where you can access a wealth of resources Wellbeing and lifestyle discounts including gym, travel, and shopping A chance to make a real difference to the lives of our residents Join our SEND Service and make a real difference! If you're committed to collaboration, advocacy, and making things happen, we'd love to hear from you. About the Role At Surrey County Council, we are committed to ensuring that all children and young people with SEND receive an outstanding service, and we are well on our journey towards offering this. Our SEND and Inclusion Services work collaboratively in affecting timely and purposeful casework; ensuring the best possible outcomes for vulnerable children and young people. Relational and restorative working underpin all our practice with stakeholders, partners, clients and customers. Our young people want adults who listen, explain things honestly, and keep them at the centre of every decision. Parents and carers value empathy, strong organisational skills, and a deep understanding of SEND legislation and diverse needs. Schools need consistent, accessible professionals who are experts in SEND and can guide them through the system with clarity and confidence. Day to day, the EHCNA Team Lead has overall responsibility for managing the newly established countywide Education Health and Care Needs Assessment team and for ensuring that timely and high-quality SEND casework is consistently delivered. You will lead on the 20-week statutory assessment process, ensuring your team consistently delivers high quality Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs). You will build professional and productive relationships with colleagues, partners and stakeholders, such as families and school leaders. We're looking for someone who can bring resilience and professionalism to work in partnership with families, recognising the varied responses that can arise from navigating complex processes and challenging situations concerning their children's needs. You will model these behaviours to your team, maintaining high standards of customer care as you advise on a range of complex SEND casework. As our EHCNA Team Lead you will be involved in the following key areas of responsibility: Statutory aspects of Education, Health & Care Needs Assessments (EHCNAs) and Plans (EHCPs), EHCP writing and securing special educational provision and placements Promoting and ensuring the team's proactive communications with customers Direct line management of EHCNA Managers Providing advice and unblocking complex casework through solution-focused approaches Attending multi-disciplinary discussion meetings and contributing to statutory decision making Monitoring and managing budgets in accordance with financial procedures Ensuring that the team learns from complaints Using performance data to report progress, forecast demand and drive forward improvements Your Application In order to be considered for shortlisting, your application will clearly evidence the following skills and align with our behaviours: A professional qualification and relevant registration together with post qualification practical experience, or substantial relevant and practical experience, in administering the statutory SEND framework or closely related work Deep understanding of relevant legislation and practice standards Ability to apply critical analysis and exercise evaluative judgement appropriately Strong written and verbal communication skills, with good negotiation and influencing skills, as well as the ability to work collaboratively High-level problem-solving skills with the capacity to devise and implement innovative solutions Experience in successful recruitment, management, and development of staff Competence in a range of IT tools including MS Office and database management systems The role involves working in, and visiting, venues across the locality to build professional working relationships, therefore you will need to be willing and able to travel across the county as required. This is a challenging role, but you will play a vital part in helping us to achieve the best outcomes for the children and young people we support. The job advert closes at 23:59 on 8th February 2026 with interviews taking place week commencing 23rd February 2026. The preferred start date for this role is April 2026, however, a September start may also be considered. A DBS 'Disclosure and Barring Service' check for regulated activity (formerly known as CRB) will be required for this role. Local Government Reorganisation (LGR) Surrey County Council is undergoing Local Government Reorganisation, moving from a two-tier system to two new unitary councils in April 2027. If you are employed by Surrey on 1st April 2027, your role will transfer with current terms and conditions to one of the new organisations, supporting local devolution and greater powers for our communities. Join our dynamic team and shape the future of local government. Make a lasting impact with innovative solutions and improved services for our community. Help us build a brighter future for our residents! Our Commitment We are a disability confident employer which means if you have shared a disability on your application form and have evidenced you meet the minimum criteria, we guarantee you an interview. Your skills and experience truly matter to us. From application to your first day, we're committed to supporting you with any adjustments you need, we value inclusion and warmly welcome you to join and help build a workplace where everyone belongs.
Feb 04, 2026
Full time
The starting salary for this full-time, permanent position is 53,713 per annum based on a 36-hour working week. We're excited to be recruiting a compassionate and knowledgeable Education, Health and Care Needs Assessments (EHCNA) Team Lead to join our fantastic Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) service based at Victoria Gate in Woking. This role is open to hybrid working. As a team we split our time between working together in the office for a minimum of two days per week and working from home. We also aim for visits to schools and settings to take place on a regular basis as we continue to build on our collaborative working. Our Offer to You 26 days' holiday, rising to 28 days after 2 years' service and 31 days after 5 years' service Option to buy up to 10 days of additional annual leave A generous local government salary related pension Up to 5 days of carer's leave and 2 paid volunteering days per year Paternity, adoption and dependents leave An Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support health and wellbeing Learning and development hub where you can access a wealth of resources Wellbeing and lifestyle discounts including gym, travel, and shopping A chance to make a real difference to the lives of our residents Join our SEND Service and make a real difference! If you're committed to collaboration, advocacy, and making things happen, we'd love to hear from you. About the Role At Surrey County Council, we are committed to ensuring that all children and young people with SEND receive an outstanding service, and we are well on our journey towards offering this. Our SEND and Inclusion Services work collaboratively in affecting timely and purposeful casework; ensuring the best possible outcomes for vulnerable children and young people. Relational and restorative working underpin all our practice with stakeholders, partners, clients and customers. Our young people want adults who listen, explain things honestly, and keep them at the centre of every decision. Parents and carers value empathy, strong organisational skills, and a deep understanding of SEND legislation and diverse needs. Schools need consistent, accessible professionals who are experts in SEND and can guide them through the system with clarity and confidence. Day to day, the EHCNA Team Lead has overall responsibility for managing the newly established countywide Education Health and Care Needs Assessment team and for ensuring that timely and high-quality SEND casework is consistently delivered. You will lead on the 20-week statutory assessment process, ensuring your team consistently delivers high quality Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs). You will build professional and productive relationships with colleagues, partners and stakeholders, such as families and school leaders. We're looking for someone who can bring resilience and professionalism to work in partnership with families, recognising the varied responses that can arise from navigating complex processes and challenging situations concerning their children's needs. You will model these behaviours to your team, maintaining high standards of customer care as you advise on a range of complex SEND casework. As our EHCNA Team Lead you will be involved in the following key areas of responsibility: Statutory aspects of Education, Health & Care Needs Assessments (EHCNAs) and Plans (EHCPs), EHCP writing and securing special educational provision and placements Promoting and ensuring the team's proactive communications with customers Direct line management of EHCNA Managers Providing advice and unblocking complex casework through solution-focused approaches Attending multi-disciplinary discussion meetings and contributing to statutory decision making Monitoring and managing budgets in accordance with financial procedures Ensuring that the team learns from complaints Using performance data to report progress, forecast demand and drive forward improvements Your Application In order to be considered for shortlisting, your application will clearly evidence the following skills and align with our behaviours: A professional qualification and relevant registration together with post qualification practical experience, or substantial relevant and practical experience, in administering the statutory SEND framework or closely related work Deep understanding of relevant legislation and practice standards Ability to apply critical analysis and exercise evaluative judgement appropriately Strong written and verbal communication skills, with good negotiation and influencing skills, as well as the ability to work collaboratively High-level problem-solving skills with the capacity to devise and implement innovative solutions Experience in successful recruitment, management, and development of staff Competence in a range of IT tools including MS Office and database management systems The role involves working in, and visiting, venues across the locality to build professional working relationships, therefore you will need to be willing and able to travel across the county as required. This is a challenging role, but you will play a vital part in helping us to achieve the best outcomes for the children and young people we support. The job advert closes at 23:59 on 8th February 2026 with interviews taking place week commencing 23rd February 2026. The preferred start date for this role is April 2026, however, a September start may also be considered. A DBS 'Disclosure and Barring Service' check for regulated activity (formerly known as CRB) will be required for this role. Local Government Reorganisation (LGR) Surrey County Council is undergoing Local Government Reorganisation, moving from a two-tier system to two new unitary councils in April 2027. If you are employed by Surrey on 1st April 2027, your role will transfer with current terms and conditions to one of the new organisations, supporting local devolution and greater powers for our communities. Join our dynamic team and shape the future of local government. Make a lasting impact with innovative solutions and improved services for our community. Help us build a brighter future for our residents! Our Commitment We are a disability confident employer which means if you have shared a disability on your application form and have evidenced you meet the minimum criteria, we guarantee you an interview. Your skills and experience truly matter to us. From application to your first day, we're committed to supporting you with any adjustments you need, we value inclusion and warmly welcome you to join and help build a workplace where everyone belongs.
Based at Epsom Library, the salary for this role is 3,887 per annum working 6 hours per week (Saturdays). The full-time equivalent salary is 23,322 per annum. We are looking for an enthusiastic and self-motivated Weekend Library Assistant to join our dedicated team. You will be based at Epsom Library, you will also be required to work at Ashtead, Banstead and Ewell Libraries. Libraries are spaces for social interaction, learning and cultural experiences, acting as an economic enabler providing support for local communities and businesses. Surrey's libraries offer vital services to all members of their communities. Our Offer to You 26 days' holiday, rising to 28 days after 2 years' service and 31 days after 5 years' service (prorated for part time staff) Option to buy up to 10 days of additional annual leave A generous local government salary related pension Up to 5 days of carer's leave and 2 paid volunteering days per year Paternity, adoption and dependents leave An Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support health and wellbeing Learning and development hub where you can access a wealth of resources Wellbeing and lifestyle discounts including gym, travel, and shopping A chance to make a real difference to the lives of our residents. About the Team Surrey Libraries hold a unique place in our communities. They provide universal access through a programme of reading, learning digital, health and wellbeing activities. Our vision is for our libraries to become hubs of the community that all are proud of. With excellent customer service at its heart, we need people who share this passion to become more successful. About the Role There is something for everyone at Surrey's libraries and the same day never happens twice. The library is many different things to many different people. Curious readers come looking for their next adventure. Students meet to revise for their exams. Families gather for Storytime and Rhymetime. Special interest groups share their passions and older people access resources and secure their bus pass. Weekend Assistants greet each person with a positive attitude and resilient approach to any request. Customer service is at the forefront of the library service. They are busy, lively places to work, requiring flexibility, creativity, and initiative. This could mean helping someone with a reading recommendation, thinking up new themes for book displays, planning events or assisting people with information and virtual services. Maintaining, presenting, and processing book stock is also a major part of the role. The role may include leading craft events, Rhymetime and Storytime sessions, and assisting with other activities directed at both children and adults. From time to time there will be a need for lone working or single staffing at this and other libraries in the area. Your Application In order to be considered for shortlisting, your application will clearly evidence the following criteria and align with our behaviours: Proven experience in providing or receiving excellent customer service Evidence of observing or contributing to a community service that made a positive impact Creative ideas for attracting more people to our libraries, aligned with the Surrey Way framework. To apply, we request that you submit a CV and you will be asked the following 4 questions. Please highlight your strengths and any transferable skills or experience: What has motivated you to apply for the Surrey Library Service? (150 words) Can you please provide an example when you either provided, or received, excellent customer service? (150 words) Our libraries are a vital community resource. Describe an instance where you observed or contributed to a community service making a positive impact. (150 words) Can you name 3 things you would do to attract more people to our libraries and what skills you have to help with this? (150 words) Before submitting your application, we recommend you read the job description and our Life at Surrey handbook to get an insight into working at Surrey. If shortlisted for interview, you will be sent interview questions in advance and you will be asked to read a short story. Please contact us for any questions relating to the role. This could be to discuss flexible working requests, transferable skills or any barriers to employment. The job advert closes at 23:59 on 08/02/2026 with interviews planned for 17/02/2026. We look forward to receiving your application, please click on the apply online button below to submit. Local Government Reorganisation (LGR) Surrey County Council is undergoing Local Government Reorganisation, moving from a two-tier system to two new unitary councils in April 2027. If you are employed by Surrey on 1st April 2027, your role will transfer with current terms and conditions to one of the new organisations, supporting local devolution and greater powers for our communities. Join our dynamic team and shape the future of local government. Make a lasting impact with innovative solutions and improved services for our community. Help us build a brighter future for our residents! Please see more information on our website. Our Commitment We are a disability confident employer which means if you have shared a disability on your application form and have evidenced you meet the minimum criteria, we guarantee you an interview. Your skills and experience truly matter to us. From application to your first day, we're committed to supporting you with any adjustments you need, we value inclusion and warmly welcome you to join and help build a workplace where everyone belongs.
Feb 04, 2026
Full time
Based at Epsom Library, the salary for this role is 3,887 per annum working 6 hours per week (Saturdays). The full-time equivalent salary is 23,322 per annum. We are looking for an enthusiastic and self-motivated Weekend Library Assistant to join our dedicated team. You will be based at Epsom Library, you will also be required to work at Ashtead, Banstead and Ewell Libraries. Libraries are spaces for social interaction, learning and cultural experiences, acting as an economic enabler providing support for local communities and businesses. Surrey's libraries offer vital services to all members of their communities. Our Offer to You 26 days' holiday, rising to 28 days after 2 years' service and 31 days after 5 years' service (prorated for part time staff) Option to buy up to 10 days of additional annual leave A generous local government salary related pension Up to 5 days of carer's leave and 2 paid volunteering days per year Paternity, adoption and dependents leave An Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support health and wellbeing Learning and development hub where you can access a wealth of resources Wellbeing and lifestyle discounts including gym, travel, and shopping A chance to make a real difference to the lives of our residents. About the Team Surrey Libraries hold a unique place in our communities. They provide universal access through a programme of reading, learning digital, health and wellbeing activities. Our vision is for our libraries to become hubs of the community that all are proud of. With excellent customer service at its heart, we need people who share this passion to become more successful. About the Role There is something for everyone at Surrey's libraries and the same day never happens twice. The library is many different things to many different people. Curious readers come looking for their next adventure. Students meet to revise for their exams. Families gather for Storytime and Rhymetime. Special interest groups share their passions and older people access resources and secure their bus pass. Weekend Assistants greet each person with a positive attitude and resilient approach to any request. Customer service is at the forefront of the library service. They are busy, lively places to work, requiring flexibility, creativity, and initiative. This could mean helping someone with a reading recommendation, thinking up new themes for book displays, planning events or assisting people with information and virtual services. Maintaining, presenting, and processing book stock is also a major part of the role. The role may include leading craft events, Rhymetime and Storytime sessions, and assisting with other activities directed at both children and adults. From time to time there will be a need for lone working or single staffing at this and other libraries in the area. Your Application In order to be considered for shortlisting, your application will clearly evidence the following criteria and align with our behaviours: Proven experience in providing or receiving excellent customer service Evidence of observing or contributing to a community service that made a positive impact Creative ideas for attracting more people to our libraries, aligned with the Surrey Way framework. To apply, we request that you submit a CV and you will be asked the following 4 questions. Please highlight your strengths and any transferable skills or experience: What has motivated you to apply for the Surrey Library Service? (150 words) Can you please provide an example when you either provided, or received, excellent customer service? (150 words) Our libraries are a vital community resource. Describe an instance where you observed or contributed to a community service making a positive impact. (150 words) Can you name 3 things you would do to attract more people to our libraries and what skills you have to help with this? (150 words) Before submitting your application, we recommend you read the job description and our Life at Surrey handbook to get an insight into working at Surrey. If shortlisted for interview, you will be sent interview questions in advance and you will be asked to read a short story. Please contact us for any questions relating to the role. This could be to discuss flexible working requests, transferable skills or any barriers to employment. The job advert closes at 23:59 on 08/02/2026 with interviews planned for 17/02/2026. We look forward to receiving your application, please click on the apply online button below to submit. Local Government Reorganisation (LGR) Surrey County Council is undergoing Local Government Reorganisation, moving from a two-tier system to two new unitary councils in April 2027. If you are employed by Surrey on 1st April 2027, your role will transfer with current terms and conditions to one of the new organisations, supporting local devolution and greater powers for our communities. Join our dynamic team and shape the future of local government. Make a lasting impact with innovative solutions and improved services for our community. Help us build a brighter future for our residents! Please see more information on our website. Our Commitment We are a disability confident employer which means if you have shared a disability on your application form and have evidenced you meet the minimum criteria, we guarantee you an interview. Your skills and experience truly matter to us. From application to your first day, we're committed to supporting you with any adjustments you need, we value inclusion and warmly welcome you to join and help build a workplace where everyone belongs.
What makes us unique is that we also care deeply about plugging the gap for families and young people who are struggling to find the mental health support they need as a result of financial, social or other disadvantage. For this reason, we are a not-for-profit organisation and offer grant and donation funded programmes when we can. Youth Arts & Health Trust are a registered charity based in Exeter and East Devon who specialise in providing creative therapies and inclusivity-informed arts activities for children and young people aged 5 to 25. We are in an exciting phase of our development, with new premises in Exeter, growing activities in East Devon, a dynamic team, a supportive and experienced Board of Trustees, and much shared passion to make a difference to children, young people and families. We provide our services for children and young people via local authorities, organisations, schools and for families directly. We are looking for someone with vision and passion who can lead and nurture our highly capable and ambitious team to build further upon our compassionate, inclusive and trauma-informed services for children, young people and families. This is a 0.7 - 0.8 post (25-30 hours per week) with terms to be agreed with the successful candidate. We are open to flexible working arrangements with the right individual, whether that s flexitime or compressed hours, or some other agreed arrangement. It is expected that the post-holder will work within our premises for 1-2 days a week depending on service needs, and the remainder of hours worked from home, in the community at meetings or events or working on a hybrid basis. Key tasks and responsibilities: To develop and deliver our strategy including a business plan and regular progression reports for the Board to ensure the charity is financially robust. To develop existing and new income streams to secure the future of the charity and enable us to meet our charitable objectives of benefitting children and young people experiencing mental health difficulties through arts therapies and arts activities. This is likely to include grant fundraising, exploring procurement and commissioning routes, philanthropy, appropriate business sponsorship, training delivery and pathways for private purchasing of our service. To line manage, support, and collaborate with our Operations and Clinical Director who oversees our team of therapists and practitioners in ensuring all staff are adequately trained, registered, supervised and supported to provide an excellent service to our clients. To provide leadership for the charity both internally in regards to a positive and nurturing culture and externally in regard to reputation, partnerships and opportunities. To ensure all relevant policies are implemented effectively, developed and reviewed as required. To act as one of three Designated Safeguarding Officers and ensure policy is implemented effectively. To ensure the charity fulfils all its statutory obligations, working alongside the Board to achieve this. To ensure the charity has appropriate systems in place for the management and mitigation of risk. To ensure the charity meets its obligations under health and safety law. To lead on the development of innovative arts therapy programmes, in collaboration with our Operations and Clinical Director, our staff team and stakeholders. To ensure evaluation and impact data is collected and utilised for our learning and to provide evidence for the effectiveness of YAHT s services. To act as an ambassador for the charity. If relevant, to carry a small caseload of children and young people to remain practising as an Arts Therapist or other registered mental health professional (if relevant, see desirable criteria).
Feb 04, 2026
Full time
What makes us unique is that we also care deeply about plugging the gap for families and young people who are struggling to find the mental health support they need as a result of financial, social or other disadvantage. For this reason, we are a not-for-profit organisation and offer grant and donation funded programmes when we can. Youth Arts & Health Trust are a registered charity based in Exeter and East Devon who specialise in providing creative therapies and inclusivity-informed arts activities for children and young people aged 5 to 25. We are in an exciting phase of our development, with new premises in Exeter, growing activities in East Devon, a dynamic team, a supportive and experienced Board of Trustees, and much shared passion to make a difference to children, young people and families. We provide our services for children and young people via local authorities, organisations, schools and for families directly. We are looking for someone with vision and passion who can lead and nurture our highly capable and ambitious team to build further upon our compassionate, inclusive and trauma-informed services for children, young people and families. This is a 0.7 - 0.8 post (25-30 hours per week) with terms to be agreed with the successful candidate. We are open to flexible working arrangements with the right individual, whether that s flexitime or compressed hours, or some other agreed arrangement. It is expected that the post-holder will work within our premises for 1-2 days a week depending on service needs, and the remainder of hours worked from home, in the community at meetings or events or working on a hybrid basis. Key tasks and responsibilities: To develop and deliver our strategy including a business plan and regular progression reports for the Board to ensure the charity is financially robust. To develop existing and new income streams to secure the future of the charity and enable us to meet our charitable objectives of benefitting children and young people experiencing mental health difficulties through arts therapies and arts activities. This is likely to include grant fundraising, exploring procurement and commissioning routes, philanthropy, appropriate business sponsorship, training delivery and pathways for private purchasing of our service. To line manage, support, and collaborate with our Operations and Clinical Director who oversees our team of therapists and practitioners in ensuring all staff are adequately trained, registered, supervised and supported to provide an excellent service to our clients. To provide leadership for the charity both internally in regards to a positive and nurturing culture and externally in regard to reputation, partnerships and opportunities. To ensure all relevant policies are implemented effectively, developed and reviewed as required. To act as one of three Designated Safeguarding Officers and ensure policy is implemented effectively. To ensure the charity fulfils all its statutory obligations, working alongside the Board to achieve this. To ensure the charity has appropriate systems in place for the management and mitigation of risk. To ensure the charity meets its obligations under health and safety law. To lead on the development of innovative arts therapy programmes, in collaboration with our Operations and Clinical Director, our staff team and stakeholders. To ensure evaluation and impact data is collected and utilised for our learning and to provide evidence for the effectiveness of YAHT s services. To act as an ambassador for the charity. If relevant, to carry a small caseload of children and young people to remain practising as an Arts Therapist or other registered mental health professional (if relevant, see desirable criteria).
Universal Hospital Services Inc.
Washington, Tyne And Wear
Responsibilities Three Trails Behavioral Hospital in Independence, MO is actively hiring a Director of Business Development to oversee sales, marketing, and customer service activities for the hospital. This key position is responsible for achieving the desired utilization of the organization's continuum of care through the effective application of marketing principles and methods. The name Three Trails was selected to honor the historical significance of the city of Independence as the starting point for the Santa Fe, Oregon and California Trails. The logo icon is a compass, which is symbolic of wayfinding, and metaphorically the personal journey to recovery. The groundbreaking for the new hospital was held in January 2025. Beam topping was held in July 2025. The facility is expected to open in the second half of 2026. Key Responsibilities: Lead and oversee the development and growth of new business opportunities. Develop the facility's strategic marketing plan. Develop and maintain a comprehensive knowledge of the facility's admission criteria. Enhance the facility's brand. Develop and implement marketing strategies to assist the facility in meeting business objectives. Regularly analyze results of referral development calls, evaluates, and prioritizes referral targets and modifies strategies as needed. Three Trails Behavioral Hospital will: Serve children and adolescents, adults and seniors with innovative and evidence-based inpatient behavioral healthcare focused on individual needs and comfort. Create more than 200 new, full-time jobs including nurses, clinicians, therapists, technicians and administrative staff, when the facility is fully operational. Be located at the intersection of I-70 and Little Blue Parkway, adjacent to the Children's Mercy Hospital Outpatient Clinics. Feature 120 licensed beds ready to meet the mental health needs of the surrounding community. Span more than 88,000 square feet, and will include an activity yard and gym. This opportunity offers the following: Challenging and rewarding work environment Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ Subsidiaries! Tuition Assistance About Universal Health Services One of the nation's largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. (NYSE: UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance, growing since its inception into a Fortune 500 corporation. Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has 99,000 employees. Through its subsidiaries, UHS operates 28 acute care hospitals, 331 behavioral health facilities, 60 outpatient and other facilities in 39 U.S. States, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom. Qualifications Education Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration or related field is required; Master's Degree a plus. Combination of education and experience may be considered. Experience At least three (3) years' leadership experience in a health care business development position with extensive community education/ business development experience resulting in measurable results, and with direct experience developing managed care agreements (especially with capitation and at-risk areas). Candidates with detailed knowledge of psychiatric and chemical dependency treatment principles highly preferred. Prior marketing and/or sales experience within a behavioral healthcare setting highly preferred. Licensure Must have a valid driver's license with good driving record. Knowledge/Skill Prefer knowledge of the Independence, MO area behavioral health marketplace, insurance plans, target markets and referral sources, psychiatric and chemical dependency treatment, and age-specific programming. Must possess demonstrated superior leadership abilities and excellent written and oral communication skills; knowledge of and skills in application of marketing principles including product, placement, pricing and promotion as well as management of sales, advertising, social media, online presence and, public relations resources; creativity and flexibility; skills in data collection and analysis, interpretation, application and, evaluation; strategic planning skills; record of adherence to deadlines; customer service skills; teaching or training skills; willingness to travel, including overnight travel as required. EEO Statement All UHS subsidiaries are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. UHS subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers and as such, openly support and fully commit to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion and compensation of individuals without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. Avoid and Report Recruitment Scams We are aware of a scam whereby imposters are posing as Recruiters from UHS, and our subsidiary hospitals and facilities. Beware of anyone requesting financial or personal information. At UHS and all our subsidiaries, our Human Resources departments and recruiters are here to help prospective candidates by matching skill set and experience with the best possible career path at UHS and our subsidiaries. During the recruitment process, no recruiter or employee will request financial or personal information (e.g., Social Security Number, credit card or bank information, etc.) from you via email. Our recruiters will not email you from a public webmail client like Hotmail, Gmail, Yahoo Mail, etc. If you suspect a fraudulent job posting or job-related email mentioning UHS or its subsidiaries, we encourage you to report such concerns to appropriate law enforcement. We encourage you to refer to legitimate UHS and UHS subsidiary career websites to verify job opportunities and not rely on unsolicited calls from recruiters.
Feb 04, 2026
Full time
Responsibilities Three Trails Behavioral Hospital in Independence, MO is actively hiring a Director of Business Development to oversee sales, marketing, and customer service activities for the hospital. This key position is responsible for achieving the desired utilization of the organization's continuum of care through the effective application of marketing principles and methods. The name Three Trails was selected to honor the historical significance of the city of Independence as the starting point for the Santa Fe, Oregon and California Trails. The logo icon is a compass, which is symbolic of wayfinding, and metaphorically the personal journey to recovery. The groundbreaking for the new hospital was held in January 2025. Beam topping was held in July 2025. The facility is expected to open in the second half of 2026. Key Responsibilities: Lead and oversee the development and growth of new business opportunities. Develop the facility's strategic marketing plan. Develop and maintain a comprehensive knowledge of the facility's admission criteria. Enhance the facility's brand. Develop and implement marketing strategies to assist the facility in meeting business objectives. Regularly analyze results of referral development calls, evaluates, and prioritizes referral targets and modifies strategies as needed. Three Trails Behavioral Hospital will: Serve children and adolescents, adults and seniors with innovative and evidence-based inpatient behavioral healthcare focused on individual needs and comfort. Create more than 200 new, full-time jobs including nurses, clinicians, therapists, technicians and administrative staff, when the facility is fully operational. Be located at the intersection of I-70 and Little Blue Parkway, adjacent to the Children's Mercy Hospital Outpatient Clinics. Feature 120 licensed beds ready to meet the mental health needs of the surrounding community. Span more than 88,000 square feet, and will include an activity yard and gym. This opportunity offers the following: Challenging and rewarding work environment Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ Subsidiaries! Tuition Assistance About Universal Health Services One of the nation's largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. (NYSE: UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance, growing since its inception into a Fortune 500 corporation. Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has 99,000 employees. Through its subsidiaries, UHS operates 28 acute care hospitals, 331 behavioral health facilities, 60 outpatient and other facilities in 39 U.S. States, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom. Qualifications Education Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration or related field is required; Master's Degree a plus. Combination of education and experience may be considered. Experience At least three (3) years' leadership experience in a health care business development position with extensive community education/ business development experience resulting in measurable results, and with direct experience developing managed care agreements (especially with capitation and at-risk areas). Candidates with detailed knowledge of psychiatric and chemical dependency treatment principles highly preferred. Prior marketing and/or sales experience within a behavioral healthcare setting highly preferred. Licensure Must have a valid driver's license with good driving record. Knowledge/Skill Prefer knowledge of the Independence, MO area behavioral health marketplace, insurance plans, target markets and referral sources, psychiatric and chemical dependency treatment, and age-specific programming. Must possess demonstrated superior leadership abilities and excellent written and oral communication skills; knowledge of and skills in application of marketing principles including product, placement, pricing and promotion as well as management of sales, advertising, social media, online presence and, public relations resources; creativity and flexibility; skills in data collection and analysis, interpretation, application and, evaluation; strategic planning skills; record of adherence to deadlines; customer service skills; teaching or training skills; willingness to travel, including overnight travel as required. EEO Statement All UHS subsidiaries are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. UHS subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers and as such, openly support and fully commit to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion and compensation of individuals without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. Avoid and Report Recruitment Scams We are aware of a scam whereby imposters are posing as Recruiters from UHS, and our subsidiary hospitals and facilities. Beware of anyone requesting financial or personal information. At UHS and all our subsidiaries, our Human Resources departments and recruiters are here to help prospective candidates by matching skill set and experience with the best possible career path at UHS and our subsidiaries. During the recruitment process, no recruiter or employee will request financial or personal information (e.g., Social Security Number, credit card or bank information, etc.) from you via email. Our recruiters will not email you from a public webmail client like Hotmail, Gmail, Yahoo Mail, etc. If you suspect a fraudulent job posting or job-related email mentioning UHS or its subsidiaries, we encourage you to report such concerns to appropriate law enforcement. We encourage you to refer to legitimate UHS and UHS subsidiary career websites to verify job opportunities and not rely on unsolicited calls from recruiters.
Tempting Recruitment are working alongside our client, a Local Authority, who are looking to recruit an experienced Head of Service, Disability Social Care 0-25 Service to join their team based in London . JOB DETAILS PAY RATE: £37.54 per hour WORK TYPE: Temporary WORK PATTERN: Full Time (1 day on site) LOCATION: London JOB SUMMARY The Social worker will be working in disability team that specialises in Autism. Experience of court work & CP will be an advantage. JOB DESCRIPTION The duties and responsibilities of the role will include: To provide evidence based support for vulnerable children and young people who have additional learning, social, and/or mental health needs. Working closely with partners to enable vulnerable children and young adults to achieve short and long term outcomes, as well as ensuring the Council can fulfil its statutory role and functions for SEND To plan, manage and monitor the use of available financial, physical and human resources making efficiency savings and/or negotiating and securing additional resources where possible aligning the use of resources with the strategy to meet demand To lead, manage and develop a team that delivers services to children, young adults and families through working collaboratively across the both Council s. Ensuring that there is the capacity and capability within the teams to deliver the programmed commitments THE SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE The successful candidate will have the following skills and competencies: Qualified Social Worker (SWE Registered) 3 years DFE Experience working with Vulnerable Children Please be advised that only candidates that have the specific skills and experiences required for this role will be shortlisted and submitted to our client for review. HOW TO APPLY Hit the APPLY button or contact Ellie Hibbard at Tempting Recruitment NOW.
Feb 04, 2026
Seasonal
Tempting Recruitment are working alongside our client, a Local Authority, who are looking to recruit an experienced Head of Service, Disability Social Care 0-25 Service to join their team based in London . JOB DETAILS PAY RATE: £37.54 per hour WORK TYPE: Temporary WORK PATTERN: Full Time (1 day on site) LOCATION: London JOB SUMMARY The Social worker will be working in disability team that specialises in Autism. Experience of court work & CP will be an advantage. JOB DESCRIPTION The duties and responsibilities of the role will include: To provide evidence based support for vulnerable children and young people who have additional learning, social, and/or mental health needs. Working closely with partners to enable vulnerable children and young adults to achieve short and long term outcomes, as well as ensuring the Council can fulfil its statutory role and functions for SEND To plan, manage and monitor the use of available financial, physical and human resources making efficiency savings and/or negotiating and securing additional resources where possible aligning the use of resources with the strategy to meet demand To lead, manage and develop a team that delivers services to children, young adults and families through working collaboratively across the both Council s. Ensuring that there is the capacity and capability within the teams to deliver the programmed commitments THE SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE The successful candidate will have the following skills and competencies: Qualified Social Worker (SWE Registered) 3 years DFE Experience working with Vulnerable Children Please be advised that only candidates that have the specific skills and experiences required for this role will be shortlisted and submitted to our client for review. HOW TO APPLY Hit the APPLY button or contact Ellie Hibbard at Tempting Recruitment NOW.
Rees Parenting Support and Assessment Services Ltd is seeking an experienced self-employed Responsible Individual (RI) to provide strategic leadership and regulatory oversight for Tyre Hill House, our Ofsted-registered Family Assessment Centre. This is a senior role with overall accountability for safeguarding, quality, and compliance, ensuring children and families receive high-quality, evidence-based parenting assessments delivered in line with statutory and regulatory requirements. Working closely with the Registered Manager and Director of Service Development, you will work 1-2 days each week and: Act as the Ofsted Responsible Individual Lead a child-centred, trauma-informed culture Ensure full regulatory compliance and strong quality assurance Provide strategic oversight, professional challenge, and support to the leadership team Build effective relationships with Local Authorities and partner agencies About You You will bring: A Social Work qualification (SWE registered) or Level 5 Leadership & Management qualification Significant senior leadership experience within children s social care or regulated services Strong safeguarding, risk management, and Ofsted knowledge Excellent leadership, communication, and analytical skills This role offers the opportunity to play a pivotal part in shaping a high-quality service where the welfare and best interests of children are central to all decision-making. The role is self employed, 1-2 days a week, £400 per day.
Feb 04, 2026
Full time
Rees Parenting Support and Assessment Services Ltd is seeking an experienced self-employed Responsible Individual (RI) to provide strategic leadership and regulatory oversight for Tyre Hill House, our Ofsted-registered Family Assessment Centre. This is a senior role with overall accountability for safeguarding, quality, and compliance, ensuring children and families receive high-quality, evidence-based parenting assessments delivered in line with statutory and regulatory requirements. Working closely with the Registered Manager and Director of Service Development, you will work 1-2 days each week and: Act as the Ofsted Responsible Individual Lead a child-centred, trauma-informed culture Ensure full regulatory compliance and strong quality assurance Provide strategic oversight, professional challenge, and support to the leadership team Build effective relationships with Local Authorities and partner agencies About You You will bring: A Social Work qualification (SWE registered) or Level 5 Leadership & Management qualification Significant senior leadership experience within children s social care or regulated services Strong safeguarding, risk management, and Ofsted knowledge Excellent leadership, communication, and analytical skills This role offers the opportunity to play a pivotal part in shaping a high-quality service where the welfare and best interests of children are central to all decision-making. The role is self employed, 1-2 days a week, £400 per day.
Co-operative flexible benefits, including cycle to work Closing date: 8th February 2026 Co-op Academies Trust aims to provide an outstanding education for all our learners, founded on co-operative values, at the heart of the community. It is responsible for an increasing number of academies in Leeds, Greater Manchester, Wirral and Stoke-on-Trent with the Co-op acting as the sponsor. There is the likelihood of significant further growth in the near future. The post holder will support the Head of English in improving the quality of education and outcomes for pupils in English. The post holder will play a leading role in the planning, management and development of the Key Stage 3 English curriculum and assessment, ensuring a coherent, ambitious and inclusive curriculum that secures strong progress in reading, writing, oracy and language development. Whole school Literacy Leadership As Literacy Lead, the post holder will take strategic responsibility for whole school literacy, including the planning, managing and evaluating of literacy interventions to support pupils who require additional support. This will involve using assessment information to identify need, monitoring the impact of interventions, and refining provision to ensure interventions are effective, evidence informed and aligned with whole school priorities. For more information about the Trust and other vacancies please visit our website coopacademies.co.uk Our academy serves the local communities of Worsley, Boothstown and Walkden and provides places for 1500 pupils aged . We are easily commutable from all areas of the North West. We have a dedicated team of staff who build and share positive relationships and a caring culture with our wonderful students. This was highlighted in our recent Ofsted inspection (May 2023), where we were graded 'Good' in all areas. All our values are based upon the values of the Co op Group, which will inform our behaviours. Self help: We do not expect to be spoon fed - we will try to do things for ourselves in the right way and at the right time. Self responsibility: Everyone should act in a responsible way around the academy site and in the local community. We take responsibility for our own learning; we want to become independent learners. Equality: We are proud to be part of a very multicultural academy, with students from all over the world; it is important that we treat each other with respect and accept that others may be different from ourselves. We should all of us have equal chances to succeed. Equity: We want to look for the best in each other. Rewarding others fairly to encourage all types of achievement. Democracy: We will contribute our ideas to make the academy a success. Solidarity: We can achieve more by working together, rather than as individuals. Our Values Succeed together Do what matters most Be yourself, always Show you care So, if you believe in our values, we would love to hear from you! Co-op Academies Trust is an aware employer committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults as its number one priority. This commitment to robust recruitment, selection and induction procedures extends to organisations and services linked to the Trust on its behalf. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check. We value variety and individual differences, and aim to create a culture, environment and practices at all levels which encompass acceptance, respect and inclusion. All our colleagues are expected to demonstrate a commitment to co-operative values and principles. All applications for this role are to be completed via our SAMpeople Recruit platform. Please follow the link on our website to access this information. Co-op Academy Walkden Lisa Cooper 211 Old Clough Lane Worsley Manchester M28 7JB Co-op Academies Trust as an aware employer is committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults as its number one priority. This commitment to robust recruitment, selection and induction procedures extends to organisations and services linked to the Trust on its behalf. Co-op Academies Trust is committed to the safeguarding and welfare of children and young people and expects all its employees and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is exempt under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020. The successful applicant will be subject to an enhanced check by the DBS and satisfactory references. All our colleagues are expected to demonstrate a commitment to co-operative values and principles.
Feb 03, 2026
Full time
Co-operative flexible benefits, including cycle to work Closing date: 8th February 2026 Co-op Academies Trust aims to provide an outstanding education for all our learners, founded on co-operative values, at the heart of the community. It is responsible for an increasing number of academies in Leeds, Greater Manchester, Wirral and Stoke-on-Trent with the Co-op acting as the sponsor. There is the likelihood of significant further growth in the near future. The post holder will support the Head of English in improving the quality of education and outcomes for pupils in English. The post holder will play a leading role in the planning, management and development of the Key Stage 3 English curriculum and assessment, ensuring a coherent, ambitious and inclusive curriculum that secures strong progress in reading, writing, oracy and language development. Whole school Literacy Leadership As Literacy Lead, the post holder will take strategic responsibility for whole school literacy, including the planning, managing and evaluating of literacy interventions to support pupils who require additional support. This will involve using assessment information to identify need, monitoring the impact of interventions, and refining provision to ensure interventions are effective, evidence informed and aligned with whole school priorities. For more information about the Trust and other vacancies please visit our website coopacademies.co.uk Our academy serves the local communities of Worsley, Boothstown and Walkden and provides places for 1500 pupils aged . We are easily commutable from all areas of the North West. We have a dedicated team of staff who build and share positive relationships and a caring culture with our wonderful students. This was highlighted in our recent Ofsted inspection (May 2023), where we were graded 'Good' in all areas. All our values are based upon the values of the Co op Group, which will inform our behaviours. Self help: We do not expect to be spoon fed - we will try to do things for ourselves in the right way and at the right time. Self responsibility: Everyone should act in a responsible way around the academy site and in the local community. We take responsibility for our own learning; we want to become independent learners. Equality: We are proud to be part of a very multicultural academy, with students from all over the world; it is important that we treat each other with respect and accept that others may be different from ourselves. We should all of us have equal chances to succeed. Equity: We want to look for the best in each other. Rewarding others fairly to encourage all types of achievement. Democracy: We will contribute our ideas to make the academy a success. Solidarity: We can achieve more by working together, rather than as individuals. Our Values Succeed together Do what matters most Be yourself, always Show you care So, if you believe in our values, we would love to hear from you! Co-op Academies Trust is an aware employer committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults as its number one priority. This commitment to robust recruitment, selection and induction procedures extends to organisations and services linked to the Trust on its behalf. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check. We value variety and individual differences, and aim to create a culture, environment and practices at all levels which encompass acceptance, respect and inclusion. All our colleagues are expected to demonstrate a commitment to co-operative values and principles. All applications for this role are to be completed via our SAMpeople Recruit platform. Please follow the link on our website to access this information. Co-op Academy Walkden Lisa Cooper 211 Old Clough Lane Worsley Manchester M28 7JB Co-op Academies Trust as an aware employer is committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults as its number one priority. This commitment to robust recruitment, selection and induction procedures extends to organisations and services linked to the Trust on its behalf. Co-op Academies Trust is committed to the safeguarding and welfare of children and young people and expects all its employees and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is exempt under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020. The successful applicant will be subject to an enhanced check by the DBS and satisfactory references. All our colleagues are expected to demonstrate a commitment to co-operative values and principles.
37.5 hours per week / permanent / working across Monday to Friday 9am-5pm, you will be based at Cook Road, Horsham - there may be the requirement to travel to Transitional services sites in the community. It is essential that you hold a current UK driving license and have a car for this role (expenses for mileage paid at 45p per mile, excluding home to work journey). At YMCA DownsLink Group, our mission is to help children and young people have a fair chance to be who they want to be. We do this by providing a safe home, building life skills and self-confidence, and supporting emotional wellbeing and mental health. Our Values - we do what's right, we work with heart, and we build real connections - guide and shape how we show up for children and young people we support and for each other. West Sussex Transitional Housing provides homes for young people in a range of settings across the county. Services provide a low level of support for young people who already have a basic level of daily living skills and can keep themselves safe without daily supervision. Services are staffed Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm, with some services having on site staff and others visiting staff; all services are supported by a mobile night team who carry out regular safety and security checks. The aim of the service is to enable and empower young people to move on to independent accommodation and articulate and start to achieve their aspirations and ambitions. We adopt a trauma informed and psychologically informed approach to supporting our residents to help them build essential life skills, identify their goals and support residents into independent accommodation. We have a dedicated team of Support Workers, Night Workers and additional Bank Workers who provide support, guidance, and signposting around areas such as housing, budgeting, living skills, jobs and relationship building. We are looking for a Supported Housing Support Worker to join our team, who will hold a caseload of residents and meet with them weekly to build a support plan. Main areas of responsibilities are: Housing: Coach young people to manage their occupancy agreement and adhere to house rules, in preparation for independent living Promote a credit culture, encouraging young people to keep up to date with all payments for rent Maintain up-to-date knowledge of housing and welfare benefits for young people and be well-informed on significant changes to housing law Deal effectively with non-compliance issues, such as non-payment of rent or damage to room, using restorative practices and working collaboratively with the rest of the team Coaching and Engagement: Coach young people so they can articulate their aspirations and ambitions and take the lead in acquiring the skills they need to live independent and fulfilling lives Ensure young people are encouraged to take responsibility for their own personal development, to engage with the services on offer and build strong networks and connections within the local community Ensure consistent standards of safeguarding and Trauma Informed Practice when supporting young people, observing our safeguarding procedures, and keeping yourself and residents safe by respecting professional boundaries Maintain client records on In-Form (client database) detailing the young person's journey in relation to their strengths and needs, any risks, and any outcomes (to monitor service performance) General: Work as part of a team, on a rota shift pattern, ensuring young people at the service have non-judgemental, objective, and supportive staff during the day/evening, along with taking responsibility for personal safety during periods of lone working Contribute to a great working environment, with a calm, yet assertive manner, being able to handle potentially difficult situations Participate in relevant continuing professional development and utilise Reflective Practice Supervision as part of leading psychologically informed practice There will be times when lone working will be a requirement for this role, but you will get to know the team and service, along with an induction and training prior to starting on a rota. If you are enthusiastic about this opportunity but your experience doesn't align perfectly with every requirement, we encourage you to apply anyway and demonstrate how your experience is transferrable. You may be just the right candidate. This is a dynamic and varied role; you will be passionate about being involved in the support and growth of young people. Experience and Knowledge: Experience relating to housing, support work, and/or working with young people at risk Experience of working proactively with a caseload of young people with multiple and complex needs to enable them to achieve independent living Knowledge of statutory and voluntary resources available to young people with multiple and complex needs Knowledge of good safeguarding procedures in relation to young people and the ability to maintain effective professional boundaries Demonstrated confidence and competence in recording notes/actions in service log, incident forms and health and safety check lists Skills and Abilities: Ability to communicate clearly both verbally and in writing for appropriate recording of a resident's progression, and to evidence outcomes achieved Ability to build and maintain strong relationships with all stakeholders, including signposting and advocating for clients as necessary Ability to work autonomously, and use own initiative, as well as being part of a team Clear verbal and written communication skills, good IT, and keyboard skills Ability to de-escalate volatile situations and manage challenging behaviour appropriately If you would like any further information or an informal discussion about this post, please contact . Should you require any assistance with our application process, please email us at CLOSING DATE: Sunday 22 February 2026 at midnight. Please note that we are unable to offer a work permit or visa sponsorship for this role; applicants must already have the right to live and work in the UK independently. An inclusive workplace We are committed to policies and practices of equity, diversity, and inclusion and to supporting our people to make sure our culture is consistent with this commitment. Accessibility If you require assistance or have questions regarding the application process, please do contact us. YMCA DLG requires all staff and volunteers to be committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and to respond proactively to safeguarding concerns. Successful applicants will undergo a thorough background screening process, conducted by an accredited third-party provider. This includes an Enhanced DBS check (with Children's and Adults' Barred Lists) as well as comprehensive reference and activity checks.
Feb 03, 2026
Full time
37.5 hours per week / permanent / working across Monday to Friday 9am-5pm, you will be based at Cook Road, Horsham - there may be the requirement to travel to Transitional services sites in the community. It is essential that you hold a current UK driving license and have a car for this role (expenses for mileage paid at 45p per mile, excluding home to work journey). At YMCA DownsLink Group, our mission is to help children and young people have a fair chance to be who they want to be. We do this by providing a safe home, building life skills and self-confidence, and supporting emotional wellbeing and mental health. Our Values - we do what's right, we work with heart, and we build real connections - guide and shape how we show up for children and young people we support and for each other. West Sussex Transitional Housing provides homes for young people in a range of settings across the county. Services provide a low level of support for young people who already have a basic level of daily living skills and can keep themselves safe without daily supervision. Services are staffed Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm, with some services having on site staff and others visiting staff; all services are supported by a mobile night team who carry out regular safety and security checks. The aim of the service is to enable and empower young people to move on to independent accommodation and articulate and start to achieve their aspirations and ambitions. We adopt a trauma informed and psychologically informed approach to supporting our residents to help them build essential life skills, identify their goals and support residents into independent accommodation. We have a dedicated team of Support Workers, Night Workers and additional Bank Workers who provide support, guidance, and signposting around areas such as housing, budgeting, living skills, jobs and relationship building. We are looking for a Supported Housing Support Worker to join our team, who will hold a caseload of residents and meet with them weekly to build a support plan. Main areas of responsibilities are: Housing: Coach young people to manage their occupancy agreement and adhere to house rules, in preparation for independent living Promote a credit culture, encouraging young people to keep up to date with all payments for rent Maintain up-to-date knowledge of housing and welfare benefits for young people and be well-informed on significant changes to housing law Deal effectively with non-compliance issues, such as non-payment of rent or damage to room, using restorative practices and working collaboratively with the rest of the team Coaching and Engagement: Coach young people so they can articulate their aspirations and ambitions and take the lead in acquiring the skills they need to live independent and fulfilling lives Ensure young people are encouraged to take responsibility for their own personal development, to engage with the services on offer and build strong networks and connections within the local community Ensure consistent standards of safeguarding and Trauma Informed Practice when supporting young people, observing our safeguarding procedures, and keeping yourself and residents safe by respecting professional boundaries Maintain client records on In-Form (client database) detailing the young person's journey in relation to their strengths and needs, any risks, and any outcomes (to monitor service performance) General: Work as part of a team, on a rota shift pattern, ensuring young people at the service have non-judgemental, objective, and supportive staff during the day/evening, along with taking responsibility for personal safety during periods of lone working Contribute to a great working environment, with a calm, yet assertive manner, being able to handle potentially difficult situations Participate in relevant continuing professional development and utilise Reflective Practice Supervision as part of leading psychologically informed practice There will be times when lone working will be a requirement for this role, but you will get to know the team and service, along with an induction and training prior to starting on a rota. If you are enthusiastic about this opportunity but your experience doesn't align perfectly with every requirement, we encourage you to apply anyway and demonstrate how your experience is transferrable. You may be just the right candidate. This is a dynamic and varied role; you will be passionate about being involved in the support and growth of young people. Experience and Knowledge: Experience relating to housing, support work, and/or working with young people at risk Experience of working proactively with a caseload of young people with multiple and complex needs to enable them to achieve independent living Knowledge of statutory and voluntary resources available to young people with multiple and complex needs Knowledge of good safeguarding procedures in relation to young people and the ability to maintain effective professional boundaries Demonstrated confidence and competence in recording notes/actions in service log, incident forms and health and safety check lists Skills and Abilities: Ability to communicate clearly both verbally and in writing for appropriate recording of a resident's progression, and to evidence outcomes achieved Ability to build and maintain strong relationships with all stakeholders, including signposting and advocating for clients as necessary Ability to work autonomously, and use own initiative, as well as being part of a team Clear verbal and written communication skills, good IT, and keyboard skills Ability to de-escalate volatile situations and manage challenging behaviour appropriately If you would like any further information or an informal discussion about this post, please contact . Should you require any assistance with our application process, please email us at CLOSING DATE: Sunday 22 February 2026 at midnight. Please note that we are unable to offer a work permit or visa sponsorship for this role; applicants must already have the right to live and work in the UK independently. An inclusive workplace We are committed to policies and practices of equity, diversity, and inclusion and to supporting our people to make sure our culture is consistent with this commitment. Accessibility If you require assistance or have questions regarding the application process, please do contact us. YMCA DLG requires all staff and volunteers to be committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and to respond proactively to safeguarding concerns. Successful applicants will undergo a thorough background screening process, conducted by an accredited third-party provider. This includes an Enhanced DBS check (with Children's and Adults' Barred Lists) as well as comprehensive reference and activity checks.
Co-operative flexible benefits, including cycle to work Closing date: 8th February 2026 Co-op Academies Trust aims to provide an outstanding education for all our learners, founded on co-operative values, at the heart of the community. It is responsible for an increasing number of academies in Leeds, Greater Manchester, Wirral and Stoke-on-Trent with the Co-op acting as the sponsor. There is the likelihood of significant further growth in the near future. The post holder will support the Head of English in improving the quality of education and outcomes for pupils in English. The post holder will play a leading role in the planning, management and development of the Key Stage 3 English curriculum and assessment, ensuring a coherent, ambitious and inclusive curriculum that secures strong progress in reading, writing, oracy and language development. Whole school Literacy Leadership As Literacy Lead, the post holder will take strategic responsibility for whole school literacy, including the planning, managing and evaluating of literacy interventions to support pupils who require additional support. This will involve using assessment information to identify need, monitoring the impact of interventions, and refining provision to ensure interventions are effective, evidence informed and aligned with whole school priorities. For more information about the Trust and other vacancies please visit our website coopacademies.co.uk Our academy serves the local communities of Worsley, Boothstown and Walkden and provides places for 1500 pupils aged . We are easily commutable from all areas of the North West. We have a dedicated team of staff who build and share positive relationships and a caring culture with our wonderful students. This was highlighted in our recent Ofsted inspection (May 2023), where we were graded 'Good' in all areas. All our values are based upon the values of the Co op Group, which will inform our behaviours. Self help: We do not expect to be spoon fed - we will try to do things for ourselves in the right way and at the right time. Self responsibility: Everyone should act in a responsible way around the academy site and in the local community. We take responsibility for our own learning; we want to become independent learners. Equality: We are proud to be part of a very multicultural academy, with students from all over the world; it is important that we treat each other with respect and accept that others may be different from ourselves. We should all of us have equal chances to succeed. Equity: We want to look for the best in each other. Rewarding others fairly to encourage all types of achievement. Democracy: We will contribute our ideas to make the academy a success. Solidarity: We can achieve more by working together, rather than as individuals. Our Values Succeed together Do what matters most Be yourself, always Show you care So, if you believe in our values, we would love to hear from you! Co-op Academies Trust is an aware employer committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults as its number one priority. This commitment to robust recruitment, selection and induction procedures extends to organisations and services linked to the Trust on its behalf. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check. We value variety and individual differences, and aim to create a culture, environment and practices at all levels which encompass acceptance, respect and inclusion. All our colleagues are expected to demonstrate a commitment to co-operative values and principles. All applications for this role are to be completed via our SAMpeople Recruit platform. Please follow the link on our website to access this information. Co-op Academy Walkden Lisa Cooper 211 Old Clough Lane Worsley Manchester M28 7JB Co-op Academies Trust as an aware employer is committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults as its number one priority. This commitment to robust recruitment, selection and induction procedures extends to organisations and services linked to the Trust on its behalf. Co-op Academies Trust is committed to the safeguarding and welfare of children and young people and expects all its employees and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is exempt under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020. The successful applicant will be subject to an enhanced check by the DBS and satisfactory references. All our colleagues are expected to demonstrate a commitment to co-operative values and principles.
Feb 03, 2026
Full time
Co-operative flexible benefits, including cycle to work Closing date: 8th February 2026 Co-op Academies Trust aims to provide an outstanding education for all our learners, founded on co-operative values, at the heart of the community. It is responsible for an increasing number of academies in Leeds, Greater Manchester, Wirral and Stoke-on-Trent with the Co-op acting as the sponsor. There is the likelihood of significant further growth in the near future. The post holder will support the Head of English in improving the quality of education and outcomes for pupils in English. The post holder will play a leading role in the planning, management and development of the Key Stage 3 English curriculum and assessment, ensuring a coherent, ambitious and inclusive curriculum that secures strong progress in reading, writing, oracy and language development. Whole school Literacy Leadership As Literacy Lead, the post holder will take strategic responsibility for whole school literacy, including the planning, managing and evaluating of literacy interventions to support pupils who require additional support. This will involve using assessment information to identify need, monitoring the impact of interventions, and refining provision to ensure interventions are effective, evidence informed and aligned with whole school priorities. For more information about the Trust and other vacancies please visit our website coopacademies.co.uk Our academy serves the local communities of Worsley, Boothstown and Walkden and provides places for 1500 pupils aged . We are easily commutable from all areas of the North West. We have a dedicated team of staff who build and share positive relationships and a caring culture with our wonderful students. This was highlighted in our recent Ofsted inspection (May 2023), where we were graded 'Good' in all areas. All our values are based upon the values of the Co op Group, which will inform our behaviours. Self help: We do not expect to be spoon fed - we will try to do things for ourselves in the right way and at the right time. Self responsibility: Everyone should act in a responsible way around the academy site and in the local community. We take responsibility for our own learning; we want to become independent learners. Equality: We are proud to be part of a very multicultural academy, with students from all over the world; it is important that we treat each other with respect and accept that others may be different from ourselves. We should all of us have equal chances to succeed. Equity: We want to look for the best in each other. Rewarding others fairly to encourage all types of achievement. Democracy: We will contribute our ideas to make the academy a success. Solidarity: We can achieve more by working together, rather than as individuals. Our Values Succeed together Do what matters most Be yourself, always Show you care So, if you believe in our values, we would love to hear from you! Co-op Academies Trust is an aware employer committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults as its number one priority. This commitment to robust recruitment, selection and induction procedures extends to organisations and services linked to the Trust on its behalf. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check. We value variety and individual differences, and aim to create a culture, environment and practices at all levels which encompass acceptance, respect and inclusion. All our colleagues are expected to demonstrate a commitment to co-operative values and principles. All applications for this role are to be completed via our SAMpeople Recruit platform. Please follow the link on our website to access this information. Co-op Academy Walkden Lisa Cooper 211 Old Clough Lane Worsley Manchester M28 7JB Co-op Academies Trust as an aware employer is committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults as its number one priority. This commitment to robust recruitment, selection and induction procedures extends to organisations and services linked to the Trust on its behalf. Co-op Academies Trust is committed to the safeguarding and welfare of children and young people and expects all its employees and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is exempt under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020. The successful applicant will be subject to an enhanced check by the DBS and satisfactory references. All our colleagues are expected to demonstrate a commitment to co-operative values and principles.
36 hours per week / £36,530 per annum pro rata / permanent / working two days onsite and three days from home, working pattern to be discussed at interview At YMCA DownsLink Group, our mission is to help children and young people have a fair chance to be who they want to be. We do this by providing a safe home, building life skills and self-confidence, and supporting emotional wellbeing and mental health. Our Values - we do what's right, we work with heart, and we build real connections - guide and shape how we show up for children and young people we support and for each other. Brighton & Hove Wellbeing service is delivered by Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust in partnership with YMCA DownsLink Group. We offer a variety of support including counselling and psychological therapies to children and young people within Brighton and Hove. We are looking for a compassionate and experienced Wellbeing Children & Young People's (CYP) Lead to support and shape our therapeutic services for young people in Brighton and Hove. Overview of key areas of responsibility: Leadership Provide line management support and supervision to wellbeing workers (e.g. counsellors, practitioners, therapists, link workers and trainees). Work alongside a team of leads to support the running, development and management of the service. Lead induction, mentoring, and training of new staff, trainees, and volunteers. Foster a culture of learning, innovation, and continuous improvement across the team. Core Clinical Carry out individual general counselling assessments of children and young people and make appropriate referrals. Provide guidance and oversight for complex or high-risk cases. Ensure all interventions are evidence-based, child-centred, and trauma-informed. Develop and oversee counselling protocols, therapeutic pathways, and risk assessment frameworks. Safeguarding and Risk Lead and give oversight for safeguarding concerns, embedding a safeguarding-first culture across the service. Work to ensure all counsellors, staff, and link workers, are trained, confident, and compliant in safeguarding practice. Implement robust risk assessment and management processes. Monitor safeguarding incidents, identify themes, and strengthen safeguarding practice. Liaise with schools, health, social care, police, and other agencies in safeguarding matters. Service Development Work with the Service Manager, Leads and Clinical Leads to strengthen and expand counselling provision, including group work. Triage referrals and represent the service in multi-agency triage meetings. Promote and develop opportunities for community participation and youth voice in service design. Build strong relationships with schools, health services, local authorities, commissioners, and community partners. Represent the service at local and regional forums, influencing CYP wellbeing strategies. Qualifications, knowledge, and experience More than 2 years post-qualified at graduate or post graduate level Counselling Diploma or equivalent of two years minimum duration including personal counselling or psychotherapy . BACP Registration or Accreditation and/or other eligible Professional Accreditation e.g. UKCP/HPC. Strong team-management and line-management experience is required, including demonstrated experience in supervising, developing, and supporting staff. A good level of understanding in therapeutic or counselling theory and practice and working to short-term models. A sound understanding of child developmental processes, Child Protection and Vulnerable Adult Safeguarding issues and procedures, along with proven experience in safeguarding young children. Solid experience in delivering counselling and/or therapy and assessment, along with experience with dealing with complex cases. Experience of multi-disciplinary team working, with the ability to work within time-limited frameworks. If you would like any further information or an informal discussion about this post, please contact Conrad. . Should you require any assistance with our application process, please email us at . CLOSING DATE: Tuesday 24 February 2026 at midnight. Proposed interview date Thursday 19 March 2026. Please note that we are unable to offer a work permit or visa sponsorship for this role; applicants must already have the right to live and work in the UK independently. An inclusive workplace We are committed to policies and practices of equity, diversity, and inclusion and to supporting our people to make sure our culture is consistent with this commitment. Accessibility If you require assistance or have questions regarding the application process, please do contact us. YMCA DLG requires all staff and volunteers to be committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and to respond proactively to safeguarding concerns. Successful applicants will undergo a thorough background screening process, conducted by an accredited third-party provider. This includes an Enhanced DBS check (with Children's and Adults' Barred Lists) as well as comprehensive reference and activity checks.
Feb 03, 2026
Full time
36 hours per week / £36,530 per annum pro rata / permanent / working two days onsite and three days from home, working pattern to be discussed at interview At YMCA DownsLink Group, our mission is to help children and young people have a fair chance to be who they want to be. We do this by providing a safe home, building life skills and self-confidence, and supporting emotional wellbeing and mental health. Our Values - we do what's right, we work with heart, and we build real connections - guide and shape how we show up for children and young people we support and for each other. Brighton & Hove Wellbeing service is delivered by Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust in partnership with YMCA DownsLink Group. We offer a variety of support including counselling and psychological therapies to children and young people within Brighton and Hove. We are looking for a compassionate and experienced Wellbeing Children & Young People's (CYP) Lead to support and shape our therapeutic services for young people in Brighton and Hove. Overview of key areas of responsibility: Leadership Provide line management support and supervision to wellbeing workers (e.g. counsellors, practitioners, therapists, link workers and trainees). Work alongside a team of leads to support the running, development and management of the service. Lead induction, mentoring, and training of new staff, trainees, and volunteers. Foster a culture of learning, innovation, and continuous improvement across the team. Core Clinical Carry out individual general counselling assessments of children and young people and make appropriate referrals. Provide guidance and oversight for complex or high-risk cases. Ensure all interventions are evidence-based, child-centred, and trauma-informed. Develop and oversee counselling protocols, therapeutic pathways, and risk assessment frameworks. Safeguarding and Risk Lead and give oversight for safeguarding concerns, embedding a safeguarding-first culture across the service. Work to ensure all counsellors, staff, and link workers, are trained, confident, and compliant in safeguarding practice. Implement robust risk assessment and management processes. Monitor safeguarding incidents, identify themes, and strengthen safeguarding practice. Liaise with schools, health, social care, police, and other agencies in safeguarding matters. Service Development Work with the Service Manager, Leads and Clinical Leads to strengthen and expand counselling provision, including group work. Triage referrals and represent the service in multi-agency triage meetings. Promote and develop opportunities for community participation and youth voice in service design. Build strong relationships with schools, health services, local authorities, commissioners, and community partners. Represent the service at local and regional forums, influencing CYP wellbeing strategies. Qualifications, knowledge, and experience More than 2 years post-qualified at graduate or post graduate level Counselling Diploma or equivalent of two years minimum duration including personal counselling or psychotherapy . BACP Registration or Accreditation and/or other eligible Professional Accreditation e.g. UKCP/HPC. Strong team-management and line-management experience is required, including demonstrated experience in supervising, developing, and supporting staff. A good level of understanding in therapeutic or counselling theory and practice and working to short-term models. A sound understanding of child developmental processes, Child Protection and Vulnerable Adult Safeguarding issues and procedures, along with proven experience in safeguarding young children. Solid experience in delivering counselling and/or therapy and assessment, along with experience with dealing with complex cases. Experience of multi-disciplinary team working, with the ability to work within time-limited frameworks. If you would like any further information or an informal discussion about this post, please contact Conrad. . Should you require any assistance with our application process, please email us at . CLOSING DATE: Tuesday 24 February 2026 at midnight. Proposed interview date Thursday 19 March 2026. Please note that we are unable to offer a work permit or visa sponsorship for this role; applicants must already have the right to live and work in the UK independently. An inclusive workplace We are committed to policies and practices of equity, diversity, and inclusion and to supporting our people to make sure our culture is consistent with this commitment. Accessibility If you require assistance or have questions regarding the application process, please do contact us. YMCA DLG requires all staff and volunteers to be committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and to respond proactively to safeguarding concerns. Successful applicants will undergo a thorough background screening process, conducted by an accredited third-party provider. This includes an Enhanced DBS check (with Children's and Adults' Barred Lists) as well as comprehensive reference and activity checks.
Location Colchester HQ - National role Salary: 65,000 & 5000 car allowance or company vehicle Working Hours 37.5 hrs a week (the need to support on-call escalations and night shift operations will need to be considered within these hours as necessary) Reporting To: Associate Director Operations Oakpark Security, a well respected and recognised leader in the security services space is seeking a Head of Security to join their team on a full time basis. Within this role, you will be the strageic leader of this area, ensuring success and client satisfaction. Main Duties and Responsibilities Lead a 24/7 National security Operation ensuring full SIA and ACS compliance, and customer first service delivery via a team of direct report Operation Managers. Ensure team direct reports work to and align with group values, policies and processes Complete budget and P&L accountability. Managing cost control and business pipeline. Experience in managing the strategy and budget responsibility of a 10m+ budget is necessary Evidence of motivational, strong and consistent leadership and interpersonal skills, demonstrating high integrity with ability to present to Board level and C-suite Executives Ability to be based at the Colchester HQ at least twice a week To lead the business growth strategy, within the agreed annual group sales budget covering all Security and related services. To lead and support the tender process of 'Retention' opportunities of existing business To monitor and mange the levels of absence and subcontractor labour to ensure consistency in service delivery. To achieve business KPI's relating to turnover, net profit, HSQE reporting, staff absence, customer retention and new business targets To promote the brand and support in the production of winning proposals, tenders, and prequels, including taking part in final presentations, and any general correspondence. To prepare and manage profitability of client costings in line with company policy re profit/earnings and targets Maintain on-going relationships with clients and internal personnel after award of contract to maximise the growth of existing contracts and build on the Clients for Life philosophy. National travel to ensure on-site compliance, successful service delivery and key client visibility and support required To conduct disciplinary and grievance interviews with operational staff as necessary. To lead on new business operational mobilisations and cost control. Candidate Profile: Experience in the following areas of security operational leadership; Manned security guarding CCTV monitoring Mobile patrol and fleet management Key holding and alarm call outs Successful candidate must have a clean driving license, experience in the Security industry and pass DBS checks and SIA licensing checks, (checks funded by the business) Experience in leading a national security based service, understanding the complexities of managing client expectations Experience working strategically Special Conditions: Ensure compliance with statutory requirements and local protocols including for example the GDPR confidentiality policies; organisational policies, and Health and Safety at Work requirements. Carry out duties in line with organisational policy on Equality and Diversity and be sensitive and caring to the needs of others, promoting a positive approach to a harmonious working environment. Promote and safeguard the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults that you come into contact with through practice.
Feb 03, 2026
Full time
Location Colchester HQ - National role Salary: 65,000 & 5000 car allowance or company vehicle Working Hours 37.5 hrs a week (the need to support on-call escalations and night shift operations will need to be considered within these hours as necessary) Reporting To: Associate Director Operations Oakpark Security, a well respected and recognised leader in the security services space is seeking a Head of Security to join their team on a full time basis. Within this role, you will be the strageic leader of this area, ensuring success and client satisfaction. Main Duties and Responsibilities Lead a 24/7 National security Operation ensuring full SIA and ACS compliance, and customer first service delivery via a team of direct report Operation Managers. Ensure team direct reports work to and align with group values, policies and processes Complete budget and P&L accountability. Managing cost control and business pipeline. Experience in managing the strategy and budget responsibility of a 10m+ budget is necessary Evidence of motivational, strong and consistent leadership and interpersonal skills, demonstrating high integrity with ability to present to Board level and C-suite Executives Ability to be based at the Colchester HQ at least twice a week To lead the business growth strategy, within the agreed annual group sales budget covering all Security and related services. To lead and support the tender process of 'Retention' opportunities of existing business To monitor and mange the levels of absence and subcontractor labour to ensure consistency in service delivery. To achieve business KPI's relating to turnover, net profit, HSQE reporting, staff absence, customer retention and new business targets To promote the brand and support in the production of winning proposals, tenders, and prequels, including taking part in final presentations, and any general correspondence. To prepare and manage profitability of client costings in line with company policy re profit/earnings and targets Maintain on-going relationships with clients and internal personnel after award of contract to maximise the growth of existing contracts and build on the Clients for Life philosophy. National travel to ensure on-site compliance, successful service delivery and key client visibility and support required To conduct disciplinary and grievance interviews with operational staff as necessary. To lead on new business operational mobilisations and cost control. Candidate Profile: Experience in the following areas of security operational leadership; Manned security guarding CCTV monitoring Mobile patrol and fleet management Key holding and alarm call outs Successful candidate must have a clean driving license, experience in the Security industry and pass DBS checks and SIA licensing checks, (checks funded by the business) Experience in leading a national security based service, understanding the complexities of managing client expectations Experience working strategically Special Conditions: Ensure compliance with statutory requirements and local protocols including for example the GDPR confidentiality policies; organisational policies, and Health and Safety at Work requirements. Carry out duties in line with organisational policy on Equality and Diversity and be sensitive and caring to the needs of others, promoting a positive approach to a harmonious working environment. Promote and safeguard the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults that you come into contact with through practice.
Category: Qualified Social Work - Adult's Contract type: Fixed term Working hours: 36 hours per week Posted on: 28 January 2026 Closing date: 15 February 2026 Location: Millmead House, Millmead, Guildford, GU2 4BB Description The starting salary for this role is £70,975 based on 36 hour working week. This is a fixed term or secondment opportunity until 31st March 2027. (If you are internal and interested in applying for this position, please seek your Line Manager's approval before submitting your application). We are looking for a highly skilled and motivated Senior Manager to join our Adult Social Care's brand new West 1 Connect to Community Team, based in Guildford, within Surrey County Council's Adults, Wellbeing and Health Partnerships (AWHP) directorate. This is an exciting opportunity for someone that wants to work as part of the leadership team working closely with partners to improve the outcomes for our residents in Surrey. Our Offer to You 26 days' holiday, rising to 28 days after 2 years' service and 31 days after 5 years' service (prorated for part time staff) Option to buy up to 10 days of additional annual leave A generous local government salary related pension Up to 5 days of carer's leave and 2 paid volunteering days per year Paternity, adoption and dependents leave An Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support health and wellbeing Learning and development hub where you can access a wealth of resources Wellbeing and lifestyle discounts including gym, travel, and shopping A chance to make a real difference to the lives of our residents. About the Service The West 1 Connect to Community (C2C) Team leads a pioneering, resident focused approach to supporting people from their very first contact. Working within a dynamic multidisciplinary environment, the team places residents at the heart of every decision-connecting them to local services, completing urgent assessments, and shaping effective support plans. Senior leaders play a key role in safeguarding practice, overseeing triage, and ensuring timely action to manage immediate risks. With clear processes, strong leadership, and a culture of collaboration across diverse professional backgrounds, C2C offers a forward thinking environment where you can make a meaningful difference while continuing to develop your expertise. About the Role You will oversee the daily delivery of adult social care support, be part of the local leadership team, manage a delegated budget, and ensure high performance standards across West Surrey Connect to Community Team. You will collaborate with council partners, health providers, and the voluntary sector to improve local lives. We seek an enthusiastic, innovative leader with a professional qualification in Health or Social Care and a proven track record in team management. You should understand and commit to the personalisation agenda, have experience in adult social care services, and be knowledgeable about relevant legislation. A commitment to supporting carers and adhering to the Council's Equality and Diversity policy is essential. Your Application In order to be considered for shortlisting, your application will clearly evidence the following skills and align with our behaviours: A professional qualification in social care, occupational therapy or other relevant health qualification Relevant recent experience in managing frontline social care A comprehensive professional knowledge base in relation to social care and health service provisions for adults Experience of change management and positive leadership Surrey has both urban and rural areas and locality based social care workers will be expected to have a valid driving licence to drive in the UK and access to a vehicle and be willing to travel across a wide geographical area. Reasonable adjustments where needed will be made for successful applicants who have a disability or long-term health condition to enable them to fulfil the requirements of the job. Before submitting your application, we recommend you read the job description and our Life at Surrey handbook to get an insight into working at Surrey. If you have a flexible and adaptable leadership style and are excited about the opportunity to focus and use your skills and experience to make a difference to the lives of people in Surrey, we want to hear from you! Contact Us Please contact us for any questions relating to the role. This could be to discuss flexible working requests, transferable skills or any barriers to employment. The job advert closes at 23:59 on 15/02/2026 with interviews to follow.The interview may include an exercise on the day, further details will be provided. An enhanced DBS 'Disclosure and Barring Service' check for regulated activity (formerly known as CRB) and the Children's and Adults' Barred List checks will be required for this role. This post has been designated as a politically restricted post in accordance with the Local Government and Housing Act 1989. Local Government Reorganisation (LGR) Surrey County Council is undergoing Local Government Reorganisation, moving from a two-tier system to two new unitary councils in April 202. If you are employed by Surrey on 1st April 2027, your role will transfer with current terms and conditions to one of the new organisations, supporting local devolution and greater powers for our communities. We are a disability confident employer which means if you have shared a disability on your application form and have evidenced you meet the minimum criteria, we guarantee you an interview. Your skills and experience truly matter to us. From application to your first day, we're committed to supporting you with any adjustments you need, we value inclusion and warmly welcome you to join and help build a workplace where everyone belongs.
Feb 02, 2026
Full time
Category: Qualified Social Work - Adult's Contract type: Fixed term Working hours: 36 hours per week Posted on: 28 January 2026 Closing date: 15 February 2026 Location: Millmead House, Millmead, Guildford, GU2 4BB Description The starting salary for this role is £70,975 based on 36 hour working week. This is a fixed term or secondment opportunity until 31st March 2027. (If you are internal and interested in applying for this position, please seek your Line Manager's approval before submitting your application). We are looking for a highly skilled and motivated Senior Manager to join our Adult Social Care's brand new West 1 Connect to Community Team, based in Guildford, within Surrey County Council's Adults, Wellbeing and Health Partnerships (AWHP) directorate. This is an exciting opportunity for someone that wants to work as part of the leadership team working closely with partners to improve the outcomes for our residents in Surrey. Our Offer to You 26 days' holiday, rising to 28 days after 2 years' service and 31 days after 5 years' service (prorated for part time staff) Option to buy up to 10 days of additional annual leave A generous local government salary related pension Up to 5 days of carer's leave and 2 paid volunteering days per year Paternity, adoption and dependents leave An Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support health and wellbeing Learning and development hub where you can access a wealth of resources Wellbeing and lifestyle discounts including gym, travel, and shopping A chance to make a real difference to the lives of our residents. About the Service The West 1 Connect to Community (C2C) Team leads a pioneering, resident focused approach to supporting people from their very first contact. Working within a dynamic multidisciplinary environment, the team places residents at the heart of every decision-connecting them to local services, completing urgent assessments, and shaping effective support plans. Senior leaders play a key role in safeguarding practice, overseeing triage, and ensuring timely action to manage immediate risks. With clear processes, strong leadership, and a culture of collaboration across diverse professional backgrounds, C2C offers a forward thinking environment where you can make a meaningful difference while continuing to develop your expertise. About the Role You will oversee the daily delivery of adult social care support, be part of the local leadership team, manage a delegated budget, and ensure high performance standards across West Surrey Connect to Community Team. You will collaborate with council partners, health providers, and the voluntary sector to improve local lives. We seek an enthusiastic, innovative leader with a professional qualification in Health or Social Care and a proven track record in team management. You should understand and commit to the personalisation agenda, have experience in adult social care services, and be knowledgeable about relevant legislation. A commitment to supporting carers and adhering to the Council's Equality and Diversity policy is essential. Your Application In order to be considered for shortlisting, your application will clearly evidence the following skills and align with our behaviours: A professional qualification in social care, occupational therapy or other relevant health qualification Relevant recent experience in managing frontline social care A comprehensive professional knowledge base in relation to social care and health service provisions for adults Experience of change management and positive leadership Surrey has both urban and rural areas and locality based social care workers will be expected to have a valid driving licence to drive in the UK and access to a vehicle and be willing to travel across a wide geographical area. Reasonable adjustments where needed will be made for successful applicants who have a disability or long-term health condition to enable them to fulfil the requirements of the job. Before submitting your application, we recommend you read the job description and our Life at Surrey handbook to get an insight into working at Surrey. If you have a flexible and adaptable leadership style and are excited about the opportunity to focus and use your skills and experience to make a difference to the lives of people in Surrey, we want to hear from you! Contact Us Please contact us for any questions relating to the role. This could be to discuss flexible working requests, transferable skills or any barriers to employment. The job advert closes at 23:59 on 15/02/2026 with interviews to follow.The interview may include an exercise on the day, further details will be provided. An enhanced DBS 'Disclosure and Barring Service' check for regulated activity (formerly known as CRB) and the Children's and Adults' Barred List checks will be required for this role. This post has been designated as a politically restricted post in accordance with the Local Government and Housing Act 1989. Local Government Reorganisation (LGR) Surrey County Council is undergoing Local Government Reorganisation, moving from a two-tier system to two new unitary councils in April 202. If you are employed by Surrey on 1st April 2027, your role will transfer with current terms and conditions to one of the new organisations, supporting local devolution and greater powers for our communities. We are a disability confident employer which means if you have shared a disability on your application form and have evidenced you meet the minimum criteria, we guarantee you an interview. Your skills and experience truly matter to us. From application to your first day, we're committed to supporting you with any adjustments you need, we value inclusion and warmly welcome you to join and help build a workplace where everyone belongs.
Job Title: Specialist Support Officer Contract Type : Permanent Salary: £31,553.33 per annum Working Hours: 37.5 hours per week Working Pattern: On a shift rota, Monday to Sunday, 5 days out of 7 Location: Maygrove road, Camden If you share our values and are excited about making a significant impact at Riverside, please ensure you attach a current CV and covering letter. At Riverside we recruit to potential not just on skills and experience, so we encourage you to apply even if you don't meet all the essential criteria on the job description. Please note that whilst we will accept applications on the basis of any form of valid legal permission to work in the UK, we will be surrendering the Riverside Sponsorship licence, so for the avoidance of doubt, we are unable to apply for any further sponsorships whether on behalf of existing colleagues or candidates. The difference you will make as a Specialist Support Officer We believe in providing care and support to our customers that will enable them to make in-formed decisions to improve their quality of life: this might be greater independence, better coping strategies or a richer network and sense of self achievement. You will be working from one of our supported services providing support to our customers in a variety of ways. This is a hybrid role that will see you leading on the upskilling of the team in your specialist area.Some of your responsibilities will include:• Undertaking group & one to one interventions with clients of a specialist nature (i.e. CBT informed interventions, psychoeducational groups or harm minimisation interventions)• Providing a comprehensive support planning service to customers in line with the department's policies, procedures and approach• Making full use of IT & other technologies for appropriate tasks, including the use of word processing, spreadsheets, email etc• Participating in cross-service initiatives & projects in relation to their specialist area (i.e. organisational training, reflective case management, WOW projects, peer support groups, etc.) • Carrying out assessment to identify and prioritize needs• Using SMART goal planning to provide needs led holistic support About You We are looking for someone with:• Relevant qualification to be eligible for registration with a professional body, i.e HCPC, UKCP, BACP, etc• Knowledge of specialist assessment tools, methods and case formulation. • Knowledge of evidence based specialist interventions appropriate for mental health and community settings. • Experience of undertaking customer assessments, support planning and key-working with a clear outcome focus • Knowledge about recovery model, peer support and coproduction procedures.• Experience working in community settings therapeutically, including assessments, de-signing interventions and demonstrating outcomes. • Experience running therapeutic groups. • Ability to react to crisis situations in a calm effective way. • Basic level of IT skills and literacy• Strong time management skills and ability to prioritise workload • Ability to communicate effectively in writing including the preparation of letters reports & file notes • Ability to contribute to effective team working • Understanding of safeguarding procedures for children and adults Why Riverside? One Housing Group is now part of Riverside. At Riverside, we're a housing association with a difference - enhancing the everyday for all our customers. For 90 years, we've been revitalising neighbourhoods and supporting communities by providing the homes they need to live full, fulfilling and rewarding lives. We have a portfolio of over 75,000 affordable residential and retirement homes across the UK. Our work ranges from homelessness services to social care, employment support to retirement living, and we need the best people on board to help us.Working with us, you'll enjoy:• Competitive pay & generous pension • 28 days holidays plus bank holidays • Flexible working options available• Investment in your learning, personal development and technology• A wide range of benefits Diversity and Inclusion at Riverside: We are inclusive. At Riverside, we value diversity in all its forms. We foster a workplace where all individuals are respected, empowered, and heard. Our commitment to inclusivity drives our success and enriches the lives of our customers and colleagues. Riverside is a Disability Confident Employer and operates a Guaranteed Interview Scheme for any applicant who declares they have a disability. If the applicant meets the minimum requirements for the role (as set out in the role profile and/or person specification) they will be guaranteed an interview.Applications may close before the deadline, so please apply early to avoid disappointment. Role Profile: Service Provision • Disseminate & advise the local & wider team on changes to best practice & new legislation in regard to their specialist area (i.e. amendments on ethical frameworks, new research findings and publications, change on procedures and shared best practice)• Participate in cross-service initiatives & projects in relation to their specialist area (i.e. organisational training, reflective case management, WOW projects, peer support groups, etc.)• Work on a rota basis, including out of office hours and sleep ins where necessary• Comply with all relevant policies & procedures, including but not limited to: o Safeguardingo Health & Safetyo Customer Careo Equality & Diversityo Code of Conduct etc
Feb 02, 2026
Full time
Job Title: Specialist Support Officer Contract Type : Permanent Salary: £31,553.33 per annum Working Hours: 37.5 hours per week Working Pattern: On a shift rota, Monday to Sunday, 5 days out of 7 Location: Maygrove road, Camden If you share our values and are excited about making a significant impact at Riverside, please ensure you attach a current CV and covering letter. At Riverside we recruit to potential not just on skills and experience, so we encourage you to apply even if you don't meet all the essential criteria on the job description. Please note that whilst we will accept applications on the basis of any form of valid legal permission to work in the UK, we will be surrendering the Riverside Sponsorship licence, so for the avoidance of doubt, we are unable to apply for any further sponsorships whether on behalf of existing colleagues or candidates. The difference you will make as a Specialist Support Officer We believe in providing care and support to our customers that will enable them to make in-formed decisions to improve their quality of life: this might be greater independence, better coping strategies or a richer network and sense of self achievement. You will be working from one of our supported services providing support to our customers in a variety of ways. This is a hybrid role that will see you leading on the upskilling of the team in your specialist area.Some of your responsibilities will include:• Undertaking group & one to one interventions with clients of a specialist nature (i.e. CBT informed interventions, psychoeducational groups or harm minimisation interventions)• Providing a comprehensive support planning service to customers in line with the department's policies, procedures and approach• Making full use of IT & other technologies for appropriate tasks, including the use of word processing, spreadsheets, email etc• Participating in cross-service initiatives & projects in relation to their specialist area (i.e. organisational training, reflective case management, WOW projects, peer support groups, etc.) • Carrying out assessment to identify and prioritize needs• Using SMART goal planning to provide needs led holistic support About You We are looking for someone with:• Relevant qualification to be eligible for registration with a professional body, i.e HCPC, UKCP, BACP, etc• Knowledge of specialist assessment tools, methods and case formulation. • Knowledge of evidence based specialist interventions appropriate for mental health and community settings. • Experience of undertaking customer assessments, support planning and key-working with a clear outcome focus • Knowledge about recovery model, peer support and coproduction procedures.• Experience working in community settings therapeutically, including assessments, de-signing interventions and demonstrating outcomes. • Experience running therapeutic groups. • Ability to react to crisis situations in a calm effective way. • Basic level of IT skills and literacy• Strong time management skills and ability to prioritise workload • Ability to communicate effectively in writing including the preparation of letters reports & file notes • Ability to contribute to effective team working • Understanding of safeguarding procedures for children and adults Why Riverside? One Housing Group is now part of Riverside. At Riverside, we're a housing association with a difference - enhancing the everyday for all our customers. For 90 years, we've been revitalising neighbourhoods and supporting communities by providing the homes they need to live full, fulfilling and rewarding lives. We have a portfolio of over 75,000 affordable residential and retirement homes across the UK. Our work ranges from homelessness services to social care, employment support to retirement living, and we need the best people on board to help us.Working with us, you'll enjoy:• Competitive pay & generous pension • 28 days holidays plus bank holidays • Flexible working options available• Investment in your learning, personal development and technology• A wide range of benefits Diversity and Inclusion at Riverside: We are inclusive. At Riverside, we value diversity in all its forms. We foster a workplace where all individuals are respected, empowered, and heard. Our commitment to inclusivity drives our success and enriches the lives of our customers and colleagues. Riverside is a Disability Confident Employer and operates a Guaranteed Interview Scheme for any applicant who declares they have a disability. If the applicant meets the minimum requirements for the role (as set out in the role profile and/or person specification) they will be guaranteed an interview.Applications may close before the deadline, so please apply early to avoid disappointment. Role Profile: Service Provision • Disseminate & advise the local & wider team on changes to best practice & new legislation in regard to their specialist area (i.e. amendments on ethical frameworks, new research findings and publications, change on procedures and shared best practice)• Participate in cross-service initiatives & projects in relation to their specialist area (i.e. organisational training, reflective case management, WOW projects, peer support groups, etc.)• Work on a rota basis, including out of office hours and sleep ins where necessary• Comply with all relevant policies & procedures, including but not limited to: o Safeguardingo Health & Safetyo Customer Careo Equality & Diversityo Code of Conduct etc
