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Are you looking for an employer who can offer you opportunities for growth and development in your speech and language therapy career- All whilst working within a friendly multidisciplinary team in a rewarding education setting? Do you want to have opportunities to participate in research projects, special interest groups and form part of a wider speech and language therapy network that meets regularly for training & development? Do you want to have flexibility and be able to work creatively to deliver specialist SaLT assessment and intervention fostering independence within an education setting? How about working for an employer who has been awarded a 'Great Place to Work' for the 5th year running? At OFG we believe in creating a better work life balance Job Title: Speech and Language Therapist Location: Hillingdon Granges - comprising of Yiewsley Grange, Colne Grange, Upton Grange, This role will be predominantly based at Yiewsley Grange, there may be requirements for the role to support other sites within the Hillingdon Granges sites from time to time. Salary: Up to £53,200 FTE DOE plus £5000 Welcome Bonus (Welcome Bonus is payable as one payment of £2,500 after completion of one month and one further payment of £2,500 upon completion of your final probation period. T&C's Apply) Hours: 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday 8.30am - 16.30pm Contract: Permanent (Term time only, or flexibility around full-time contract can be discussed based on your personal circumstances) In a world where the demand for clinical support is increasing daily, we understand the importance and value of the work you carry out. Your unique skills and expertise are critical to building better outcomes for our pupils. This is why we aim to have a multidisciplinary clinical team for each of our sites to provide this vital provision in collaboration with our education teams. Creating an environment where our pupils can truly flourish and grow in independence is key. We understand the value of helping our employees develop in their careers. For clinicians to achieve their Continued Professional Development (CPD) goals we offer a £2000 training allowance, so that you can complete role specific training tailored to your individual requirements once your probation has been completed. About Outcomes First Group At Outcomes First Group, we believe every child has the ability to thrive when given access to a learning environment designed for their success. We exist to provide, champion and develop an exceptional education that is research-led and tailored around the abilities and aspirations of the individual - a commitment that shapes tomorrow's leaders, cultivates a lifelong love of learning and equips young minds to craft their own bright futures. At the heart of our philosophy lies a unique blend of tradition and innovation. We champion smaller class sizes, personalised learning plans and a curriculum that prepares students for success both in and beyond the classroom, evidenced in a 97% success rate in guiding our leavers into education, employment or training. As the largest and most accomplished organisation in our sector, we have the capability to invest in forward-thinking initiatives and resources based on the needs of the individual pupil, rather than the collective. This investment creates consistent and measurable results for our pupils and teams. Outcomes First Group operates a number of specialist education and care brands across the UK, including Blenheim Schools, each delivering tailored provision to meet the diverse needs of children and young people. To find out more about our segments and expert services, visit: Our Services & Schools - Outcomes First Group The role: We are looking for a Speech and Language Therapist to join our in-house clinical team. Working collaboratively with the education team, you will deliver bespoke Speech and Language Therapy assessment and intervention to pupils who may have experienced developmental trauma, be neurodivergent or have SEMH needs. You will work within the standards provided in the OFG Speech and Language Therapy Ways of Working. This will guide your practice within an education setting and clarify your roles and responsibilities, while taking into account the requirements of your governing and professional bodies. You will be given responsibility for holding a Speech and Language therapy caseload, with the full support of your designated clinical supervisor and site lead, also contributing to staff training and consultation as required This post would suit a resilient, creative and enthusiastic individual. Our Clinical Teams help maintain a person-centred, empowering approach always putting the pupils we support at the forefront of everything they do. All our settings maintain a strong safeguarding culture, and the pupils we support are heard, respected, and involved in decisions that affect them. We strive for excellence, which is why we are one of the leading service providers in the UK. With this in mind, we are looking for a Speech and Language Therapist who shares our vision to use innovative approaches to enhance the quality of life and outcomes of the pupils we support. Location: Hillingdon Grange forms part of our Options Autism brand and is an independent specialist day school, supporting children and young people aged 3 - 14 Hillingdon Grange School Education - Options Autism For further information regarding this vacancy please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification attached. Essential Criteria: Undergraduate or Postgraduate degree in Speech and Language Therapy HCPC registered 1-2 yrs experience as a fully registered member of the RCSLT working in a similar setting. Some relevant experience in a previously held job of engaging and working with individuals presenting with complex and diverse communication profiles Some knowledge of neurodiversity and trauma informed practice Some experience of multi-disciplinary working in a range of settings Some experience of communicating with/working with families/relatives and carers An interest in developing knowledge and skills in different areas of SaLT practice Good relationship building, analytical and judgmental skills Good communication skills (oral and written) Good time management and organisational skills Competent in core areas of SaLT practice and clear understanding of RCSLT Communication Standards Knowledge of different SaLT assessment tools, types of intervention and knowledge of how to formulate support plans based on needs profile Knowledge of legislation and its implications for both clinical practice and professional management in relation to the client group Ability to work collaboratively as part of the multi-disciplinary team Willingness to attend training and working towards further qualifications relevant to the client group supporting ASD Experience Desirable: Some understanding of the other differences, e.g. sensory and motor, which may impact on an individual's communication strengths, differences, traits, difficulties and needs profile Some evidence of understanding the relationship between arousal levels and communication Why work for us? Alongside working with a network of over 350 clinical colleagues with regular forums for peer reflection and practice development, Outcomes First Group offer an array of flexible benefit options: Benefits Your health and wellbeing are important to us, so you'll get an exceptional reward and flexible benefits package including: Life Assurance Pension scheme with options to increase your contributions "Your Wellbeing Matters" - access to a wide range of first-class mental health support services and physical heath checks Family Growth Support - inclusive benefits package covering enhanced maternity and paternity leave, along with paid fertility treatment support. A wide range of health, wellbeing, and insurance benefits 100's of discount options valid in the UK and abroad Cycle to Work Schemes Electric Car Purchase Scheme Critical illness cover £5000 Welcome Bonus (T&C's apply) £2000 CPD Training Allowance At Outcomes First Group we are committed to the safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils and young people. All successful applicants will be subject to social media checks and successful applicants to a fully enhanced DBS We reserve the right to close vacancies early, please submit your application at the earliest opportunity. Outcomes First Group is committed to carrying out a fair, thorough and efficient recruitment process in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education. Whilst we aim to keep applicants informed throughout, Outcomes First Group does not accept liability for any loss of earnings or other associated costs incurred by applicants as a result of delays or changes in the compliance process. All stages of the compliance process are subject to necessary safeguarding checks and compliance with statutory requirements, which may affect timescales. Job Ref: 308268

We're looking for an organised, proactive and resilient Partnership Development Manager to join our New Business Team located at our Head Office in Islington. £35,000.00 - £75,000 per annum dependent on experience, working 35 hours per week. Want to feel like you have an exciting future? You'll feel at home here. Making you feel at home here means helping you thrive in every way. That's why we offer a wide range of benefits, award-winning Learning & Development and a culture that welcomes all. These aren't token gestures - we've thought long and hard about how best to support our team. After all, our people are doing something amazing: helping to transform lives every day. Our benefits include: Annual leave increasing up to 30 days with length of service Free DBS Exclusive discounts and cashback via Reward Gateway and opportunity to buy a Blue Light Card Fully paid induction programme and further training ILM courses and Apprenticeship Programmes Cycle to work scheme Employee Assistance Programme for 24-7 confidential support Online wellbeing resources A generous pension - we will contribute up to 4% and life assurance cover up to £10,000 (T&Cs apply) Quarterly Staff Awards to reward & recognise our amazing staff's commitment and contribution All applicants must be legally eligible to work in the UK by the start of employment as Look Ahead are not able to offer sponsorship. Look Ahead supports thousands of people across London and the South East with a diverse range of needs, helping them to make individual choices, achieve goals and take control of their own lives by providing tailor-made support, care and accommodation services. We have ambitious plan to grow and develop our services to meet the needs of our existing and new partners over the next three years. To support this we are seeking a highly motivated individual to work within our Business Development team in order to build strategic relationships and oversee the end-to-end business development process including creating high-quality, and commercially sustainable business proposals. This postholder will play a vital role as Look Ahead works to maintain and gain service contracts aligned to our ambitious Business Development Strategy and business plan. We are looking for a dynamic individual who can work closely with operational colleagues and other teams to support every part of the business development process including partnership building, strategic positioning, service design and bid writing and management. We are open to different levels of experience and the salary band has been set intentionally wide to reflect this. The shift pattern for this role is as follows: M7,T7,W7,T7,F7 What you'll do: Summary of Responsibilities: Relationship Management: Building relationships with commissioners and stakeholders in supported accommodation and health in a dedicated geographic area covering all of our client groups - learning disabilities, mental health, homelessness, young people Commercial Business Partnering: Work with operational colleagues in designated patch to support the end-to-end business development process including contract extensions and renegotiations. Tender Management: Monitoring, managing, and drafting high- quality submissions, for Local Authority and Health Trusts, frameworks and Dynamic Purchasing Systems, focusing primarily on own patch but contributing to and supporting tender exercises coordinated by other members of the business development team as required. Strategic Positioning: Analysing evaluation criteria and advising on bid competitiveness and commercial strategies, including presenting proposed models and contract prices at internal risk panels to gain Senior Leadership approval Service Development: work with external and internal partners to develop new service models in response to formal tenders and organic opportunities, building in innovation and enhancing client specific value propositions Writing & Content: Developing compelling content and working with the operations team to prepare detailed delivery models Financial viability and assessment - work with finance to assess financial viability of the proposed service and support financial modelling Business Intelligence: Leads on Business Intelligence in their specialist area by keeping abreast of commissioning intentions and entry feasibility studies for new commercial models Sourcing Opportunities: Proactively sources business development opportunities and developing creative ideas and service models alongside operational managers and customers Innovation: Analyses and puts forward business cases and options for different ways of delivering services to meet commissioner needs This is not an exhaustive list of all the duties and responsibilities that may be required from time to time and is subject to change in accordance with the needs of Look Ahead. About you: A genuine interest in housing and social care and a commitment to Look Ahead's mission Excellent organisational and prioritisation skills, particularly in terms of working under pressure and responding to multiple and competing demands on your time Imaginative and resourceful - able to contribute to the development of new ideas for services Good interpersonal skills with the ability to work well with internal and external contacts Prefers working as part of a group or team Willingness to spend time in services in order to develop understanding of Look Ahead's work and mission in order to effectively communicate this to partners and potential partners Has a practical and logical mind Thrives on change and enjoys dynamic diverse environments Enjoys working with a wide range of people Excellent attention to detail Experience of working in partnership with finance team and able to understand/ willing to learn financial modelling Resilient What you'll bring: Essential: Eligible to live and work in the UK Educated to degree level or equivalent work experience Extensive business development, fundraising or sales experience Experience of bid writing Able to write clearly and persuasively Experience of project managing bid submissions Able to think strategically and creatively and articulate innovative ideas Proficient knowledge of Microsoft Office, word, excel, powerpoint and Co-Pilot Able to work flexibly, including assisting other staff in the Business Development Team with their work when priorities dictate. Desirable: A qualification in social care/psychology/policy would be an advantage Specific knowledge of mental health, learning disabilities, homelessness, young people and complex needs would be a distinct advantage Ability to be able to understand complex financial breakdowns would be an advantage. About us: Look Ahead is a leading, not-for-profit care and support provider in London and the South East. Our vision is to build better lives through social care and housing in local communities. As an organisation we deliver over 100 services, providing support to thousands of customers each year. Our mission is to co-design and deliver services that offer innovative social care solutions and support people to thrive. We work across mental health, homelessness and complex needs, young people and care leavers and learning disabilities so there are plenty of opportunities to grow and progress your career with us. We have a strong social purpose and we live and work by our values: We focus on Excellence and innovation. We are Caring and Compassionate. We are Inclusive and Trusted. We work in Partnership and are One-Team. Look Ahead is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and adults at risk, and expects all employees, workers and volunteers to share this commitment. If your application for this role is unsuccessful, but we feel that you would be suitable for another role, we may contact you to discuss alternative opportunities. If this occurs you would not need to submit another application for the alternative role. We reserve the right to close this advert early if we are able to appoint to the vacancy before the advertised closed date. We are committed to diversity and inclusion at work and are accredited with Silver in the Inclusive Employers Standard 2021. We are a proud member of the Employers Domestic Abuse Covenant and encourage applications from a diverse range of applicants of all backgrounds.

WORKING WITH US The founder and sponsor of the Harris Federation, Lord Harris of Peckham, opened our first school in 1990. We have, over the past thirty years, implemented ideas and initiatives that have transformed the opportunities of pupils from working class and disadvantaged backgrounds. Harris academies are widely recognised as a force for social mobility. We are immensely proud of the role that our alumni are now beginning to play in the world and of what we believe our current generation of pupils will go on to achieve. We now have over 50 schools educating more than 40,000 young people across London and Essex, and employ over 5,000 staff across our academies and head office. With the majority of our academies located in areas of high socioeconomic disadvantage, a high-quality education is key to the futures of the pupils we serve. As a provider of employment and education, we value the diversity of our staff and students, and all our staff are equally valued and respected. We are committed to providing a fair, equitable and mutually supportive learning and working environment for our students and staff. Our work will impact many generations to come, and our staff come from all backgrounds and walks of life, coming together to inspire young minds. We promote an inclusive culture that embraces the valuable and enriching contribution that all of our community make. We continue to be proactive in uplifting and supporting all voices at Harris. To discover more about our culture, ethos and what it is like to work here, visit the Why Work For Us page. ABOUT THIS OPPORTUNITYWe are seeking an Assistant Apprenticeship Manager to join our central team, helping support, promote and develop apprenticeship programmes across the Harris Federation while contributing to the growth of our provision as a training provider. You will be the first point of contact for apprentices, training providers and internal stakeholders, helping to drive engagement and ensure high quality delivery. This is a varied role ideal for someone confident with systems, data and stakeholder management, who is passionate about creating opportunities for learners and supporting staff development. If you're organised, proactive and excited about improving apprenticeship experiences across a large, high performing education trust, we'd love to hear from you. MAIN AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY Reporting to the Apprenticeship Manager you will be responsible for: Acting as the first point of contact for apprenticeship queries, training providers and internal stakeholders Helping promote apprenticeship opportunities internally and supporting recruitment and upskilling initiatives across the Harris Federation Providing support to manage the Harris Federation apprenticeship levy, tracking costs, progress and compliance with funding requirements Organising and promoting Apprenticeship events and information sessions across the Federation and academy sites, supporting senior leaders in promoting apprenticeships and recruiting future apprentices Supporting internal and external marketing for apprenticeship activities as part of wider employer branding and promoting engagement events to increase awareness and understanding of apprenticeships Facilitating an apprenticeship network and supporting development opportunities such as award nominations Maintaining and advising on safeguarding compliance, including neuro inclusion, in alignment with the Ofsted framework, especially for under 18 apprentices Supporting the Apprenticeship team with projects focused on implementation, procurement, quality assurance and evaluation to expand levy use or facilitate levy transfer Working with the marketing team to create marketing materials, update the Apprenticeship SharePoint, produce event leaflets and share internal communications promoting Apprenticeship programmes WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR We would like to hear from you if you have: The ability to establish a new role in the Harris Federation and work collaboratively with key stakeholders to deliver successful apprenticeship programmes Strong project management skills with experience of complex projects with multiple stakeholders Experience of working across a large organisation, developing and delivering initiatives and maintaining stakeholder relationships The ability to travel to Federation academies in and around London and Essex as required Experience of managing a Learning Management System within the FE sector and working with the third-party service provider to ensure the platforms are user friendly and up to date Supporting with tracking of tickets within the learning management system and working together with the third-party service provider to resolve any issues and ensuring the platform is fit for purpose Experience of ILR monthly declaration and its analysis using various MIS platforms For a full job description and person specification please download the Job Pack. APPLYING FOR THIS POSITION If you would like to discuss the opportunity further, or if you have any questions, please contact us via email to arrange a conversation. Before applying please ensure you download the job pack from our careers website, this will help with completing your application. Please note that we only accept applications submitted online before the closing date. When applying, you will have the option to import your CV or use a LinkedIn profile which will auto populate the online application. A reminder to check your junk mail for our email communications and add us to your safe senders list to ensure all future email communication is received. OUR VISION & VALUES Our vision, from the start, has been to provide the structure and services needed for our schools to amount to more than the sum of their parts, and to free-up our teachers and leaders to focus on one thing and one thing only: the outstanding education of all their pupils. Our young people and communities are at the heart of everything we do. Our core mission has always been to close the educational gap between young people from disadvantaged backgrounds and their peers. Our ambition is one where every child in London, no matter their background, has equal access to high quality education, giving them the same opportunities and potential to succeed. We know there are many challenges facing our young people and the communities we serve, and that's why we need determined people like you to help us tackle those inequalities. Whilst each of our academies has their own unique cultures and values; as a whole Federation, we have four core values which are central to successfully achieving our vision: Excellence, Collaboration, Support, and Innovation. We are proud of our values because they guide us in how we work allowing us to achieve the best possible outcomes for our young people, communities, and colleagues. IMPORTANT INFORMATION Safeguarding Notice The Harris Federation and all our academies are committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and we expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All offers of employment are subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, references, an online search, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check will be completed. Equal Opportunities The Harris Federation is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates. We value the diversity of our staff and students, and everyone at the Harris Federation is equally valued and respected. We aim to be an inclusive employer that reflects the communities we serve. We are committed to providing a fair, equitable and mutually supportive learning and working environment. WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU Harris has a strong culture of collaboration and best practice, with professional development and career planning at its centre. We invest in our staff with support, coaching, mentoring, and a wide range of top-quality training programmes delivered at every level. You will also have access to a variety of benefits, support programmes and initiatives including: Excellent opportunities for continuous professional development and career progression Annual performance and loyalty bonus Pension scheme (Teachers' Pension Scheme or Local Government Pension Scheme) with generous employer contribution 26 days' annual leave (inclusive of our Christmas Eve closure day) plus bank holidays, rising to 27 days after 2 years' service, or equivalent for staff on term time contracts Harris Wellbeing Cash Plan including cover for routine and specialist healthcare Employee Assistance Programme for free and confidential advice Cycle to work salary sacrifice scheme Wide range of shopping, leisure, and travel discounts 20% off at Tapi Carpets, exclusive to Harris employees Interest-free ICT and season ticket loans For most non-teaching staff based at our Head Office in East Croydon, we also offer lifestyle friendly working arrangements including flexible start and end times, and hybrid working with two days from home and three days on site.

We're looking for an organised, proactive and resilient Partnership Development Manager to join our New Business Team located at our Head Office in Islington. £35,000.00 per annum, working 35 hours per week. Want to feel like you have an exciting future? You'll feel at home here. Making you feel at home here means helping you thrive in every way. That's why we offer a wide range of benefits, award-winning Learning & Development and a culture that welcomes all. These aren't token gestures - we've thought long and hard about how best to support our team. After all, our people are doing something amazing: helping to transform lives every day. Our benefits include: Annual leave increasing up to 30 days with length of service Free DBS Exclusive discounts and cashback via Reward Gateway and opportunity to buy a Blue Light Card Fully paid induction programme and further training ILM courses and Apprenticeship Programmes Cycle to work scheme Employee Assistance Programme for 24-7 confidential support Online wellbeing resources A generous pension - we will contribute up to 4% and life assurance cover up to £10,000 (T&Cs apply) Quarterly Staff Awards to reward & recognise our amazing staff's commitment and contribution All applicants must be legally eligible to work in the UK by the start of employment as Look Ahead are not able to offer sponsorship. This postholder will play a vital role as Look Ahead works to maintain and gain service contracts aligned to our ambitious Business Development Strategy and business plan. We are looking for a dynamic individual who can work closely with operational colleagues and other teams to support every part of the business development process including partnership building, strategic positioning, service design and bid writing and management. The shift pattern for this role is as follows: M7,T7,W7,T7,F7 Salary range of £35,000-75,000 depending on experience. What you'll do: Summary of Responsibilities - Relationship Management: Building relationships with commissioners and stakeholders in supported accommodation and health in a dedicated geographic area covering all of our client groups - learning disabilities, mental health, homelessness, young people - Commercial Business Partnering: Work with operational colleagues in designated patch to support the end-to-end business development process including contract extensions and renegotiations. - Tender Management: Monitoring, managing, and drafting high- quality submissions, for Local Authority and Health Trusts, frameworks and Dynamic Purchasing Systems, focusing primarily on own patch but contributing to and supporting tender exercises coordinated by other members of the business development team as required. - Strategic Positioning: Analysing evaluation criteria and advising on bid competitiveness and commercial strategies, including presenting proposed models and contract prices at internal risk panels to gain Senior Leadership approval This is not an exhaustive list of all the duties and responsibilities that may be required from time to time and is subject to change in accordance with the needs of Look Ahead About you: - A genuine interest in housing and social care and a commitment to Look Ahead's mission - Excellent organisational and prioritisation skills, particularly in terms of working under pressure and responding to multiple and competing demands on your time - Imaginative and resourceful - able to contribute to the development of new ideas for services - Good interpersonal skills with the ability to work well with internal and external contacts What you'll bring: Essential: - Eligible to live and work in the UK - Educated to degree level or equivalent work experience - Extensive business development, fundraising or sales experience - Experience of bid writing Desirable: - A qualification in social care/psychology/policy would be an advantage About us: Look Ahead is a leading, not-for-profit care and support provider in London and the South East. Our vision is to build better lives through social care and housing in local communities. As an organisation we deliver over 100 services, providing support to thousands of customers each year. Our mission is to co-design and deliver services that offer innovative social care solutions and support people to thrive. We work across mental health, homelessness and complex needs, young people and care leavers and learning disabilities so there are plenty of opportunities to grow and progress your career with us. We have a strong social purpose and we live and work by our values: We focus on Excellence and innovation. We are Caring and Compassionate. We are Inclusive and Trusted. We work in Partnership and are One-Team. Look Ahead is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and adults at risk, and expects all employees, workers and volunteers to share this commitment. If your application for this role is unsuccessful, but we feel that you would be suitable for another role, we may contact you to discuss alternative opportunities. If this occurs you would not need to submit another application for the alternative role. We reserve the right to close this advert early if we are able to appoint to the vacancy before the advertised closed date. We are committed to diversity and inclusion at work and are accredited with Silver in the Inclusive Employers Standard 2021. We are a proud member of the Employers Domestic Abuse Covenant and encourage applications from a diverse range of applicants of all backgrounds. Please see our website for full Job description

Head of Adolescence & Youth Justice Services Contract Type: Permanent Location: Loxley House, Station Street, Nottingham NG2 3NG Worker Type: Hybrid role Salary: £70,656 (Level One) to £79,167 (Level Four) per annum Strengthen Family Help. Champion Young People. Drive Positive Outcomes. At Nottingham City Council, we're continuing our journey to improve outcomes for children, young people and families. We're looking for a committed, skilled and values driven leader to oversee our Adolescence and Youth Justice provision and help shape the future of Family Help across the city. This is a critical leadership role with the chance to make a real and lasting impact on communities across Nottingham. About the Role As Head of Adolescence & Youth Justice Services, you'll lead the strategic and operational delivery of key services including MST, Youth Justice, Family Networking and Adolescence Teams. You will ensure that children, young people and their families receive timely, accessible support within their local communities. A key part of this role will be driving forward our expanding youth offer across Nottingham. We are increasing our citywide youth provision and investing in new approaches to support adolescents where they live, learn and socialise. You will lead and champion these initiatives, ensuring they are ambitious, evidence informed and co designed with young people. We're looking for someone who is energised by innovation, confident in leading transformation, and committed to delivering impactful youth focused developments at scale. You'll work closely with partners across health, education, policing, the voluntary sector and social care to embed a strong and consistent Family Help system for Nottingham. You'll champion high performance, strong quality assurance and readiness for Ofsted and HMIP inspections. You will also contribute to wider service leadership across Children & Education Services - helping build an inclusive, high performing culture where colleagues feel supported, respected and motivated to deliver excellent services. What We're Looking For We're looking for a confident, collaborative and forward thinking leader who brings: Significant leadership experience in a large or complex organisation A track record of delivering positive outcomes for children, young people and families Motivated to deliver high impact initiatives, drive improvements in our youth provision and advance our expanding offer The ability to translate strategic priorities into effective, high quality services A strong grasp of safeguarding, Youth Justice practice and Family Help delivery Experience of working with inspection frameworks, including Ofsted and HMIP The skills to lead change, manage risk and find creative solutions within a challenging financial climate The ability to build strong relationships with partners, colleagues and elected members A commitment to inclusion, fairness and putting citizens at the heart of service design A leadership style that motivates teams, builds resilience and supports wellbeing You Will Need: A relevant professional qualification: Registered Social Worker, Probation Officer, or Youth Justice degree level qualification Strong analytical, communication and presentation skills Experience managing budgets and driving value for money Experience preparing for or participating in HMIP/Ofsted inspections A leadership/management qualification (ILM Level 7 or equivalent), or willingness to work towards it Why Nottingham? Nottingham is a diverse, ambitious and vibrant city, with a strong commitment to improving the lives of its children and young people. You will join a passionate senior leadership team focused on delivering high quality, inclusive services and meaningful change. This role offers the chance to lead boldly, work collaboratively and help build a Family Help system that makes a lasting difference. If you're ready to bring your leadership, energy and expertise to a city that values it - we'd love to hear from you.

Head of Children's Regulated Services Contract Type: Permanent Location: Loxley House, Station Street, Nottingham NG2 3NG Worker Type: Hybrid role Salary: £70,656 (Level One) to £79,167 (Level Four) per annum Are you ready to lead services that shape brighter futures for Nottingham's children? Nottingham City Council is looking for an exceptional and values led leader to take on the role of Head of Children's Regulated Services. This is an opportunity to make a powerful, lasting difference - supporting some of our most vulnerable children and young people and ensuring they have the safety, stability and care they deserve. This isn't just a management role. It's a chance to lead with purpose, inspire change, and help drive a city wide commitment to improving outcomes and strengthening the lives of children in care. About the Role As Head of Children's Regulated Services, you'll lead a diverse and high impact portfolio that includes children's homes, fostering services, corporate parenting, and semi independent provision. You'll ensure high quality, child centred practice across all regulated settings, creating environments where children feel safe, supported and able to thrive. You will act as the Responsible Individual for fostering and residential care, providing strategic leadership while also ensuring robust operational oversight. You'll drive improvement, strengthen quality assurance, and lead teams through regulatory expectations with confidence and clarity. Your leadership will play a central role in shaping Nottingham's approach to corporate parenting, amplifying the voice of children and young people, and championing their rights throughout every stage of their journey. You'll work closely with partners, elected members and senior colleagues to develop placement sufficiency, strengthen commissioning arrangements, and ensure that all regulated services remain safe, compliant and ambitious. You will play a pivotal role in shaping and delivering our ambitious transformation agenda. We are progressing the development of our residential estate, expanding and modernising our regulated services to ensure children and young people continue to benefit from high quality, nurturing and safe homes. This is an exciting period of change, and we're looking for a leader who is energised by innovation and committed to driving forward these initiatives. Key Responsibilities Provide strong, inspirational leadership across all regulated children's services Act as Responsible Individual for fostering and residential provision Ensure full compliance with Ofsted requirements and relevant statutory frameworks Lead on placement sufficiency, commissioning strategy and quality improvement Drive continuous improvement and service innovation Promote co production and embed the voice of children and young people Strengthen corporate parenting practice across the city Manage resources effectively, ensuring value for money and financial sustainability What You'll Bring A Social Work England registration as a qualified social worker A relevant management qualification Significant leadership experience in complex children's services settings A strong track record of delivering high quality regulated services Confidence leading and navigating Ofsted regulated environments Ability to lead service transformation to deliver modern, high quality homes for children Excellent partnership, communication and analytical skills A deep commitment to safeguarding, inclusion and corporate parenting The ability to inspire teams, build resilience and lead change with purpose Why Nottingham? Why Now? Nottingham is a vibrant, diverse and ambitious city committed to delivering the very best for its children and families. We're investing in our services, strengthening our leadership, and driving forward a shared vision for excellence. You'll join a passionate senior leadership team determined to make a difference - with the support, influence and autonomy to shape services that matter. Your leadership will have impact every single day: in the stability a child experiences, the confidence a young person gains, and the futures we help create together. We'd love to hear from visionary leaders who are passionate about children's futures and ready to take the next step in their career.

Head of Data Management & Reporting Permanent, Full Time £77,258 - £90,892 per annum Location: Chelmsford Working Style: Anywhere worker Ref: 22158 We're recruiting an experienced and forward thinking leader to take on the role of Head of Data Management and Reporting. This is a high impact position at the centre of how the Council uses data to shape strategy, improve services, and deliver better outcomes for communities across Essex. In this strategically important role, you will lead the development of a modern, reliable, and high quality data environment that supports confident, evidence based decision making at every level of the organisation. We are seeking someone with proven experience working within data teams and modern data platforms, and who is confident navigating future organisational and technical challenges, including those arising from Local Government Reorganisation (LGR). You will set the direction for data governance, reporting standards, and engineering capability, ensuring that insight is accurate, accessible, and aligned to the Council's priorities. You will head a talented team of data engineers, analysts, and reporting specialists, creating a culture that values quality, innovation, and continuous improvement. Working collaboratively across the organisation, you will drive the delivery of scalable data platforms and reporting solutions that enable greater automation, improved efficiency, and enhanced analytical capability. This role requires a leader who can balance strategic vision with operational rigour. You will ensure data is managed responsibly and securely, maintaining full compliance with legal and regulatory standards while enabling the organisation to make better use of its data assets. Your leadership will directly contribute to Essex County Council's (ECC's) ambition to be a modern, data driven, digitally enabled council. For an accomplished data leader, this is a significant opportunity to influence change at scale, shape the future of ECC's data landscape, and support services that make a tangible difference to the lives of residents. To read more about our business area, please visit: Policy, Economy, Investment and Property Interviews are expected to take place for this role towards the end of April 2026 / beginning of May 2026 at County Hall, Chelmsford. Accountabilities In this role, you will provide strategic leadership to translate organisational priorities into effective, future-focused data and service delivery. You will work collaboratively across ECC and with external partners, maintaining strong relationships that support long-term planning and high-quality outcomes. Using evidence-based insight, you will identify and deliver improvements, implement innovative and commercially minded solutions, and ensure digital technologies are effectively used to enhance performance and customer experience. You will lead the development, governance, and optimisation of ECC's enterprise data architecture, ensuring secure, scalable and interoperable data systems, high-quality core datasets, and robust reporting capabilities that enable data-driven decision-making. You will champion self-service analytics, oversee advanced visualisation and reporting products, and drive automation to improve efficiency. As a senior leader, you will manage and develop a high-performing data and reporting team, promote equality and diversity in decision-making, ensure compliance with legislation and data standards, and maintain exemplary customer interactions. Targets and objectives will be set annually in line with the performance management framework. The Experience You Will Bring Educated to degree level in a relevant discipline (e.g., Data Engineering, Computer Science, Information Management, Business Intelligence, or a related field), or equivalent professional experience demonstrating deep expertise in enterprise data management and reporting. Evidence of sustained continuing professional development in data architecture, engineering, analytics, or business intelligence. Membership of a relevant professional body (e.g. British Computer Society, DAMA International, Chartered Institute for IT, or equivalent) is highly desirable, demonstrating commitment to professional standards and ethical data practice. Extensive experience in designing and managing scalable data architectures, including data warehouses, lakes, and integration platforms. Proven ability to align technical infrastructure with business needs and future growth. Strong track record in leading the development of reporting tools, dashboards, and analytical products that translate complex data into actionable insights for strategic and operational decision-making. Deep understanding of data governance principles, data stewardship, and quality assurance practices. Experience in embedding standards, policies, and controls that ensure consistency, reliability, and compliance across the organisation. Proven track record of leading Multidisciplinary teams comprising of data engineers, analysts, and reporting professionals. Skilled in building technical capability, fostering innovation, and promoting a culture of continuous improvement and data literacy. What's in it for you? Many great employee benefits, including support for unpaid carers and flexible working arrangements to accommodate their needs. Generous Time Off: Starting with 27 days of holiday, which increases with your length of service, plus 8 bank holidays and up to 4 paid volunteer days each year to give back to your community. Secure Your Future: Benefit from enrolment in the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS), ensuring your financial security for the future. Health and Wellbeing: We know that your wellbeing is essential. We are committed to providing an inclusive and supportive working environment for all employees. You will have access to our wellbeing portal, employee networks and more. Professional Growth: We cover the payment of professional fees for approved professions, supporting your career development. Work-Life Balance: Enjoy the flexibility of hybrid working arrangements, allowing you to balance work with your personal life. To apply, please click on the apply button. Closing date: 8 April 2026. Why Essex? As one of the largest and most dynamic UK local authorities, Essex offers a stimulating public service environment. Covering over 1,420 square miles and serving 1.8 million residents, we're committed to transformational change and delivering better quality at lower cost. Recognised in the top three of the latest IMPOWER index for productivity, we ensure everyone matters in Everyone's Essex . With flexible working options and a focus on innovation, whether you are looking to develop your career or contribute to the local community, Essex is the ideal place for you. In February 2025, Greater Essex was accepted onto the Government's devolution priority programme, which will see local authorities in Essex work towards establishing a Mayoral Combined County Authority by May 2026. You can read more about devolution and local government reorganisation (LGR ) on our careers site. Essex County Council is proud to be a Disability Confident Leader. We're committed to interview all disabled applicants who choose to apply under our Job Interview Scheme if they meet the minimum requirements of the job. Please speak to our Recruiters if you require any reasonable adjustments during the process. We're also committed to interview all veterans and care leavers, who meet the minimum requirements of the role for which they are applying. At Essex County Council, we value integrity and ethical behaviour. We kindly ask that you embrace our code of conduct and the Nolan principles , including throughout the recruitment process. Your commitment to these standards helps us maintain a positive and respectful workplace for everyone. As part of employment with Essex County Council (ECC) should your role require a DBS check you will be required to register with the DBS update service. The DBS update service ensures all registered DBS certificates are kept up to date and allows authorised parties to view the status of your certificate. This is an annual subscription, and you will be responsible for ensuring this is maintained. For further information on the DBS update service please go to Essex County Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults, and expects all employees and volunteers to share this commitment.

We're looking for a kind, compassionate and resilient Performance Analyst to join our Central Service located at our Head Office in Islington. £46,505.00 per annum, working 35 hours per week on a 12 month FTC. Hybrid Role with two days in our Head Office. Want to feel like you're making a difference? You'll feel at home here. Making you feel at home here means helping you thrive in every way. That's why we offer a wide range of benefits, award-winning Learning & Development and a culture that welcomes all. These aren't token gestures - we've thought long and hard about how best to support our team. After all, our people are doing something amazing: helping to transform lives every day. Our benefits include: Annual leave increasing up to 30 days with length of service Free DBS Exclusive discounts and cashback via Reward Gateway and opportunity to buy a Blue Light Card Fully paid induction programme and further training ILM courses and Apprenticeship Programmes Cycle to work scheme Employee Assistance Programme for 24-7 confidential support Online wellbeing resources A generous pension - we will contribute up to 4% and life assurance cover up to £10,000 (T&Cs apply) Quarterly Staff Awards to reward & recognise our amazing staff's commitment and contribution All applicants must be legally eligible to work in the UK by the start of employment as Look Ahead are not able to offer sponsorship. What you'll do: Conduct high level analysis and interpretation of management information for a variety of audiences. Develop reports and visualisations from our data warehouses using BI tools (Power BI, Business Objects, SSRS) to enable self- service reporting across the business. Produce performance reports for senior managers and Board members to ensure they understand how Look Ahead is performing against its priorities. Work with managers throughout the organisation to understand their business priorities and to ensure that they have effective information management systems in place to deliver these. Ensure that Look Ahead complies with external performance reporting requirements including contractual measures and regulatory returns. Promote the importance of good data quality including developing DQ exception reporting and conducting audits of KPI data. Ensure all BI work meets data protection and information governance requirements. Work in accordance with Look Ahead's Code of Conduct and equal opportunities policy Carry out other duties commensurate with the role, as determined reasonable by Look Ahead This is not an exhaustive list of all the duties and responsibilities that may be required from time to time and is subject to change in accordance with the needs of Look Ahead. About you: Excellent IT skills Good communication skills Self-starting and can manage their own workload Close attention to detail and high level of accuracy in their literacy and numeracy What you'll bring: Essential: KNOWLEDGE The post holder must have an understanding of: Performance management and reporting Ensuring data meets quality standards SKILLS: The post-holder must demonstrate: An ability to analyse and interpret data and to present the key messages from it. Skills in using Power BI and ability to create and publish reports. Data modelling, DAX, and visualisation design. Advanced skills in Microsoft Office applications, most importantly Microsoft Excel An ability to manage competing demands, prioritise and meet deadlines. A customer-centric approach when dealing with internal stakeholders. EXPERIENCE: The post-holder must have experience of: Analysing and interpreting data for different audiences Problem solving and providing workable solutions Providing advice and support to customers Desirable: Meeting information requirements in a contractual and statutory environment GDPR and data protection requirements An ability to analyse customer requirements and develop solutions that meet these needs Knowledge of SQL Knowledge of SQL Server Reporting Services (SSRS) Knowledge of Business Objects Report writing Managing information systems About us: Look Ahead is a leading, not-for-profit care and support provider in London and the South East. Our vision is to build better lives through social care and housing in local communities. As an organisation we deliver over 100 services, providing support to thousands of customers each year. Our mission is to co-design and deliver services that offer innovative social care solutions and support people to thrive. We work across mental health, homelessness and complex needs, young people and care leavers and learning disabilities so there are plenty of opportunities to grow and progress your career with us. We have a strong social purpose and we live and work by our values: We focus on Excellence and innovation. We are Caring and Compassionate. We are Inclusive and Trusted. We work in Partnership and are One-Team. Look Ahead is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and adults at risk, and expects all employees, workers and volunteers to share this commitment. If your application for this role is unsuccessful, but we feel that you would be suitable for another role, we may contact you to discuss alternative opportunities. If this occurs you would not need to submit another application for the alternative role. We reserve the right to close this advert early if we are able to appoint to the vacancy before the advertised closed date. We are committed to diversity and inclusion at work and are accredited with Silver in the Inclusive Employers Standard 2021. We are a proud member of the Employers Domestic Abuse Covenant and encourage applications from a diverse range of applicants of all backgrounds.

Interim Principal Educational Psychologist (Head of Service) Competitive Interim / Agency Day Rate Immediate Start Closing Date: 31/03/2026, 5pmMedway Council is seeking an experienced and highly effective Interim Principal Educational Psychologist to provide senior leadership and strategic oversight during a pivotal period of improvement and change.This is an excellent opportunity for a seasoned leader who can deliver immediate impact, drive innovation in statutory Educational Psychology functions, and support the service through a planned review aligned with wider SEND and Children's Services reforms.With national SEND developments and increasing demand for statutory services, Medway is entering a critical phase. We are looking for a confident, strategic, and solutions-focused leader to stabilise, strengthen, and modernise the Educational Psychology Service while longer-term transformation plans are progressed. The Role As Interim Principal EP (Head of Service), you will provide visible and decisive leadership, ensuring statutory responsibilities are delivered to a high standard. You will play a key role in preparing the service for future redesign while maintaining strong operational performance. Key Responsibilities: Provide oversight and quality assurance of statutory EP functions Lead innovative approaches to increase capacity and manage rising demand Deliver a service-wide review, including recommendations on structure, practice, and workforce Embed efficient, research-led processes across assessment and intervention pathways Ensure strong operational performance, compliance, and service delivery Provide professional supervision to EPs and senior practitioners Support the wider 0-25 SEND leadership team Key Priorities: Review and improve statutory pathways and operating models Introduce practice changes to create capacity for increased demand Strengthen early intervention to reduce reliance on formal assessments Develop and implement multidisciplinary solutions to improve outcomes and workflow Maintain compliance while enabling preventative and systemic EP practice We are seeking a professional who: Has substantial experience at Principal EP level within complex environments Demonstrates confident, steady leadership during periods of change Can balance operational delivery with strategic development Has strong knowledge of SEND reforms and local authority statutory duties Has a proven track record of driving service improvement and innovation Is experienced in leading service reviews and transformation activity Is solutions-focused, resilient, and able to build credibility quickly Holds HCPC registration and a recognised Educational Psychology qualification 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.

Does working 4 days a week but with FULL pay sound like a dream?! It doesn't have to be! Have a better work/life balance and come and work for Outcomes First Group! Job Title: Clinical Director Location: Home based with travel throughout the UK Salary : Up to £90,000 (dependent on experience) - plus £4000 car allowance - plus, performance related bonus Reports to: Operations Director (Options) Accountable to: Operations Director (Options) About the Role: We are looking for an experienced clinical leader to join our growing Clinical team, and provide leadership, direction, and management of our Clinical provision throughout Outcomes First Group, to enable the delivery of excellent outcomes across our schools and adult services. This role will directly contribute to the delivery of our clinical outcomes, ensuring that our wellbeing and therapeutic services are delivered to the highest possible standard, in line with appropriate governing bodies & quality assurance processes. The role will also support the continued development and embedding of Outcomes First Group Trauma Informed Practice Strategy. It is our mission to build incredible futures by empowering neurodiverse pupils to be happy and make their way in the world. Leadership and Administration: To be a highly driven and motivating leader, overseeing operational delivery of clinical services, and shared goals of integration and outcomes with colleagues from across education and central services. To act as the lead operational manager for our clinical provision within brand and provide robust governance of clinical services. Create, implement, and review departmental goals, policies, and procedures. Manage the budget, allocation of resources, and ensure financial sustainability. Ensure delivery of key performance and outcome metrics including EHCP goals. Proactively collaborate with other department heads and senior management to align our Clinical services with Outcomes First Group's overall mission and objectives. Maintain knowledge on industry trends, research, and best practices to drive continuous improvement. Team Management: Strategically plan, oversee, and enable the recruitment, training, and supervision of clinical staff. Provide continued professional development opportunities for team members. Conduct regular performance reviews, providing constructive feedback to achieve positive outcomes. Ensure and oversee performance planning across tiers of management. Foster and champion, an outcome-focussed, collaborative, and supportive work environment. Clinical Oversight: Ensure the delivery of high-quality clinical (diagnostic, where relevant), assessment and intervention services to our service users. Be responsible and accountable for overseeing the delivery of clinical objectives in line with EHCP and other identified needs. This includes ensuring the appropriate staff are resourced and working on agreed objectives at sites and with service users within the scope of their professional competence. Ensure processes to review efficacy and performance are completed, including pyramid planning sessions. Keep updated on latest research and treatment methodologies to guide clinical decision making. Ensure tiers of management are operationally effective, with the appropriate amounts of responsibility and action at each level. Address complex or challenging cases and provide support and expertise to team members. Assess and support the management of risk within services. Essential: Masters Level or Doctoral degree in a relevant clinical discipline. HCPC (or alternative professional body) registered with extensive experience of special educational needs and/or schools-based and/or paediatric/CAMHS service delivery. Minimum of 10 years of clinical experience as a Psychologist, Occupational Therapist, SaLT or Psychotherapist. Minimum of 7 years demonstrable multi-site and/or large organisation leadership and management experience overseeing multidisciplinary professions in a regulated environment. Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills. Experienced in Trauma Informed Practice and/or Neurodivergence. Experienced in systemic ways of working to support the helpers. Regulatory understanding: Experience of working in a regulated environment and delivering high quality clinical services. Governance focussed: Experience of ensuring clinical staff work effectively and within national standards. Experienced leader with proven track record of managing a sizable team and delivering clinical services to a broad client base. Experience of creation and management of budgets. Track record of maintaining strong relationships at all levels. Used to working with ROI measurement & outcomes analysis. Structured people leader. Proven track record of continuously improving performance and standards across multiple teams. History of successful delivery of efficiency and standards improvements. Track record of delivering high standards of customer service. Experience working with local authorities, health services and schools. Confident presenter and influencer of others. Hold a full UK driving licence, with access to a car About the Group Outcomes First Group is the leading provider of world-class education. Our schools are a vital part of local communities in England, Scotland and Wales, with a renowned reputation for quality and positive outcomes for the children and young people we educate. Our divisional brands include Acorn Education, Options Autism and Momenta Connect. Our Acorn schools are there to meet the social and emotional needs of pupils who have faced trauma or adversity, equipping them for life's important steps. Our Options Autism schools support autistic pupils to value their uniqueness and access the world in their own way. Another division, Momenta Connect, supports young people to overcome barriers and engage with education. While our most recent addition, Blenheim Schools, enables outstanding futures through high-quality independent and international schools. Our Vision Empower every child, whatever their ability, with a world-class education that nurtures potential, inspires lifelong learning, and equips them to thrive in a diverse and evolving world. Our Mission We commit to unlocking our pupils' potential through personalised learning, innovation, and opportunity, supporting growth and aspirations. Our Promise WE LISTEN. We never assume. WE WORK TOGETHER. To make the remarkable happen. WE ARE ACCOUNTABLE. To each other and for one another. We are proud to say that in 2024, Outcomes First Group were officially certified as a 'Great Place to Work' for the fifth year running, and in 2025 Outcomes First Group has been officially recognised as one of the UK's Best Workplaces in Education & Training. For more information on the group please visit: For further information on this role please refer the Job Description and Person Specification attached. To discuss this role in more detail, please contact Benefits Your health and wellbeing are important to us, so you'll get an exceptional reward package including: Life Assurance Pension scheme with options to increase your contributions "Your Wellbeing Matters" - access to a wide range of first-class mental health support services and physical health checks Work 4 days, be paid for 5 T&C's apply - following successful completion of the probation period And a market-leading benefit offering through our Flexible Benefits Platform, Vista, enables you to choose the package that's right for you, including: A wide range of health, wellbeing, and insurance benefits 100's of discount options valid in the UK and abroad Cycle to Work Schemes Electric Car Purchase Scheme Critical illness cover We are committed to the safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our people. All successful applicants will be subject to a fully enhanced DBS.