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Job Title: Adults - All Age Brokerage Officer Location: Havering Contract Type: Temporary Rate: 18.92 hour PAYE Are you passionate about making a difference in people's lives? Do you thrive in a dynamic environment and enjoy working collaboratively to provide exceptional services? Join our client as an All-Age Brokerage Officer and contribute to improving outcomes for service users in Havering! Key Responsibilities: Negotiate and coordinate quality placements/services tailored to individual needs, ensuring cost-effectiveness. Lead on personalisation initiatives, promoting direct payments and supporting individuals in managing their care. Build strong relationships with providers and stakeholders, ensuring effective communication and service delivery. Maintain accurate records and data management, adhering to safeguarding, information security, and confidentiality protocols. What We're Looking For: Qualifications: Good standard of English and numeracy; understanding of financial implications. Experience: Background in social care, brokerage, or commissioning. Experience working in fast-paced teams and developing provider markets is a plus. Skills: Excellent organisational, communication, and negotiation skills. Ability to work under pressure and advise senior managers on service suitability. Why Join Us? Conveniently located just a few minutes from the train station, our office offers easy access. Be part of a supportive team that values flexibility and embraces change during this unprecedented time. Contribute to a culture that prioritises equality, diversity, and inclusion. If you're ready to step into a role that challenges and inspires you while making a real impact in the community, we want to hear from you! Apply Today! Your next career adventure awaits! Adecco is a disability-confident employer. It is important to us that we run an inclusive and accessible recruitment process to support candidates of all backgrounds and all abilities to apply. Adecco is committed to building a supportive environment for you to explore the next steps in your career. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we will be happy to support you Adecco acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. The Adecco Group UK & Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer. By applying for this role your details will be submitted to Adecco. Our Candidate Privacy Information Statement explains how we will use your information - please copy and paste the following link in to your browser (url removed)

We are currently working with a South West based Local Authority who are looking for an Interim Commissioning Manager to join their Adult Social Care Commissioning team. The Commissioning Manager will provide operational stability and leadership within the Contracts Team during a critical period. The role focuses on ensuring continuity of service, maintaining provider contractual compliance, and driving process improvements to support both day-to-day delivery and wider strategic priorities. Job: Commissioning Manager - Adult Social Care Duration: 3 - 4 Months (Interim) Start date: ASAP Rate: £38.64 per hour via Umbrella, Inside IR35 Site presence: Weekly office presence Role Details Provide day-to-day leadership, line management, and oversight of Contracts Team activity, including conducting regular supervision, 1:1s, and team meetings Maintain a strong focus on provider contractual compliance and risk management in line with the Contract Management Framework Ensure contract activity is accurately recorded and managed across key systems, strengthening data quality and performance insight Triage and coordinate complex issues and escalated provider or contract queries, working collaboratively across commissioning, brokerage, operational, and finance teams Support the implementation of a new contract management dashboard and identify improvements to contract management processes Ensure governance, assurance, and reporting arrangements are consistently applied, preparing decision and performance reports as required Help prepare the service for upcoming changes linked to Local Government Reorganisation (LGR) to ensure processes are robust and future-ready Build and maintain trusted, collaborative relationships with providers, partners, and key stakeholders Requirements Strong experience in contract management, commissioning, or provider oversight within an Adult Social Care or Health setting Sound understanding of Contract Management Frameworks, compliance, data quality, and governance Proven experience leading and managing teams, with the ability to motivate staff and manage competing priorities under pressure Highly developed analysis, benchmarking, and report-writing skills to simplify complex information for various audiences Knowledge of multi-agency safeguarding policies and procedures within a commissioning context Should this position be of interest to you, please apply or send an email with an updated copy of your CV to and myself or a member of the team will give you a call to discuss further At Venn Group, we endeavour to respond to all applications However due to the volume of applications we receive, if you have not heard from us within 48 hours please assume you have been unsuccessful on this occasion

Deliver Impact. Build Your Procurement Career. This public sector procurement and commissioning team is looking for an ambitious procurement officer to help deliver high-quality, value-for-money services that make a difference. This is an excellent opportunity to deepen both strategic and operational expertise across procurement and commissioning in a forward-thinking local authority. You'll have responsibility for supporting the Council in undertaking outcomes focused, lawful and commercially sound commissioning projects to deliver quality and value for money services. The team have delivered a number of major transformational projects across Adults and Children's services, including the development of two ASC frameworks for homecare and supported living, appointed a change partner to deliver a proof of concept for Assistive Technology, School meals and there are more contracts being worked on including, short breaks, day opportunities and VCSE recommissioning. What We're Looking For: Strong understanding of public procurement regulations, including a recent working knowledge of The Procurement Act 2023. Previous experience in Social Care & Health categories within a local authority setting or another area of the public sector. Excellent stakeholder and project management skills. A proactive, adaptable approach and a passion for learning. Aswell as gaining invaluable procurement experience, real career development opportunities, and the chance to make a direct impact on residents' lives, you'll also benefit from: Flexible working Support with CIPS studies Local government pension scheme Season ticket loan, childcare vouchers & local discounts A supportive, inclusive, and values-led culture The long-term hybrid working pattern will be 1 or 2 days per month in the office with more office presence required in the first few weeks of the role. The salary starts at c 40k (inc. London Weighting) Ready to grow your career while supporting meaningful change in the public sector? Please apply now for further details

About the role This is a senior leadership position responsible for the operational performance, quality, and strategic development of Kingsley's East region portfolio. You will provide visible, hands-on leadership to a cluster of Homes across Norfolk, Suffolk and Essex, driving a culture of high-quality, person-centred care alongside strong commercial performance. Reporting directly to the Co-Chief Operating Officer, you will be a key member of the Group's operational leadership team, contributing to business-wide strategy while owning the day-to-day performance of your region. Reports to: Chief Operating Officer Key duties and responsibilities Operational Leadership Provide strategic and operational oversight for all care homes and services within the East region Support, coach and develop the operations Managers to deliver outstanding care and meet regulatory requirements Conduct regular structured visits to homes, maintaining a visible and accessible leadership presence Lead the operational response to any quality or compliance concerns, working closely with the Group's Quality team Quality & Compliance Ensure all homes in the region maintain or achieve CQC ratings of Good or Outstanding Drive continuous improvement in care quality, resident experience and clinical outcomes Oversee preparation for CQC inspections and lead the response to regulatory findings Embed Kingsley's values and care standards across every home in the region Commercial Performance Take ownership of regional occupancy, revenue and EBITDA targets Work with Business Development and Sales teams to maintain strong referral pipelines and occupancy levels Manage regional budgets, identifying opportunities to improve efficiency without compromising care quality Support fee negotiations and local commissioner relationships People & Culture Support recruitment, retention and succession planning at Home Manager and operation manager level across the region Foster a positive, inclusive culture that supports staff wellbeing and reduces turnover Work with People team to manage complex employee relations matters at regional level Champion Kingsley's values and embed them throughout the regional workforce Skills and attributes Essential Proven senior operational leadership experience in the care home or wider healthcare sector Track record of managing multiple sites or services simultaneously Strong working knowledge of CQC standards and the regulatory environment for adult social care Demonstrated ability to drive quality improvement and manage underperformance Commercially astute, with experience owning P&L or budget accountability Outstanding people leadership skills a developer of talent, not just a performance manager Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills Desirable Experience operating at regional director level or equivalent Registered Manager qualification or equivalent clinical/care leadership background Familiarity with the care market and local commissioning landscape Experience supporting new home openings or acquisitions What will you gain? Competitive salary commensurate with experience Company car or car allowance Performance-related bonus Private healthcare on qualifying 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays Pension scheme

Candidates must be suitably experienced and proficient in the drafting of social care and public health contracts, advice on the specific legal regimes affecting the procurement of such contracts and the conduct of social care and public health commissioning activity. Part of the role will be the covering of a heavy caseload of such matters in order to cover a period of long term absence and as such, applicants need to have the ability to start such work immediately and complete cases to challenging timescales Senior Commerial Lawyer To provide high quality and solution focused legal services to the City Council, schools and other clients in one of the following teams: Child Protection Commercial Law Property and Regeneration Adult Social Care and Litigation Planning and Regulatory Law To be a senior advisor and representative in an area of legal specialism including complex, high profile and sensitive matters. To be able to provide advice on other legal matters affecting local authorities. To manage and develop lawyers and other fee earners. To support the head of law and legal management team in the management of the service. Main Areas of Responsibility: To undertake a full caseload of complex and often sensitive legal matters within one or more specialisms of the team and dealing with complex and sensitive matters To provide proactive and solution focussed advice that supports the delivery of the council's priorities and policies To manage and develop lawyers and / or other team members within your team ensuring the delivery of high quality and cost-effective legal services To be able to advise on legal matters relevant to public and local government law including on executive and committee decision-making, information governance and public law challenges To advise members and formal member level bodies including Cabinet, Council, committees and overview and scrutiny in respect of the team's specialism and as required by the City Director and / or their Deputy Director To support the City Director of Law & Governance in their role as monitoring officer and in promoting the Nolan Principles in the council and escalating matters as appropriate To externally commission legal work for the Council where required, ensuring value for money and high-quality advice and representation is received To ensure the service, teams and the wider Council is aware of the current and future law and practice affecting the authority To participate in the delivery of projects and programmes in the Legal Service and / or corporately To support the Head of Law with the development of legal procedures and policies To support the Head of Law in the delivery of value for money and income generation in the work of the team To have responsibility to authorise payments from an agreed expenditure budget To deputise for the Head of Law in their absence or as requested To manage lawyers and team members ensuring their performance management and development The job holder will embed diversity and inclusion into the team and Council's working promoting non-discriminatory practices and challenging discriminatory practices at all times To ensure compliance with statutory duties and corporate policies and standards and ensure within team, raising non-compliance including but not limited to health and safety, information governance, financial and procurement regulations This job description is not intended to be either prescriptive or exhaustive, it is issued as a framework to outline the main areas of responsibility at the time of writing. To carry out other tasks as may reasonably be required Supervision and Management Responsibility: Ensuring activities are planned to include meaningful one to one conversations, quality annual appraisals and regular workforce planning and development Manages performance and behavioural issues effectively Budget and Financial Responsibility: Being fully accountable for managing the council's resources well and complying with statutory requirements. This includes managing time, avoiding unnecessary waste, reuse and recycle resources to reduce personal impact. Monitor financial performance and deliver within budget Monitor financial performance, deliver within budget and seek savings and efficiencies by exploring opportunities to draw funding where appropriate Set, monitor, and remain within budget whilst challenging the team to deliver increased efficiencies Explores different options for funding and income generation Social Value Responsibility: Drive for social value through all activities, ensuring wider social, economic and environmental benefits for the council, residents and communities Physical Demands of the Job: The post holder will be required to use a computer screen and sit at a desk for prolonged periods of time Corporate Responsibility: Contribute to the delivery of the Council Plan Delivering and promoting excellent customer service, externally and internally Commitment to customer excellence by dealing with customer feedback, including complaints, and learning from feedback in the drive for continuous improvement Making the council a great place to work, living the council's values, actively engaging in regular communications including team meetings, undertaking training as required and being responsible for managing own performance Develop the Council's commitment to equal opportunities and to promote non-discriminatory practices in all aspects of work undertaken To ensure that all work functions are undertaken in accordance with health and safety legislation, codes of practice and the Council's safety plan Competency Framework: We operate a competency framework, a set of core behaviours which define how we are expected to approach our work, how we perform in certain situations and how we treat each other. Each competency details the standards of behaviours and skills required by all staff and this in turn supports delivery of our aim and our council plans linking them together with our values. The post holder will be required to demonstrate the ability to perform at the following competency level: Level 2. The competency framework can be found here. Person Specification Assessment methods used: I = Interview, P = Presentation, A = Application, E = Exercise, T = Test, AC = Assessment Centre Qualification and training Essential Qualified solicitor, barrister, FCILEX (in all cases authorised to practice in England & Wales) (A) Must be authorised to conduct litigation under the Legal Services Act 2007 (A) Expert knowledge and understanding of the law and procedure relating to the relevant area of specialism (A/I) Desirable An understanding of public law as it applies to local authorities, including decision making and governance Management training relevant to the seniority and nature of the role Experience Essential Experience of providing complex and specialist legal advice to a local authority or similar organisation (A/I) Experience of the supervision of staff (A/I) Experience of building and maintaining positive relationships with clients (internal and external) and delivering their needs (A/I) To provide legal advice in the team's specialism, including advising and representing the Council in internal and external forums (A/I) To provide risk based and solution focussed advice to clients (I) To work under pressure and with minimal supervision (A/I) To support the delivery and cost effectiveness of legal services through continuous improvement (I) To be able to manage and motivate team members (A/I) A skilled communicator to a range of audiences in writing and verbally (A/I) Desirable Experience of working on projects To work collaboratively at all levels and in a non-hierarchical way To have an understanding of working in a political environment To promote and advance diversity and inclusion and challenge inequality in the service and Council To support the work of the monitoring officer Commitment Essential Experience of working on projects (A/I) To work collaboratively at all levels and in a non-hierarchical way (I) To have an understanding of working in a political environment (I) To promote and advance diversity and inclusion and challenge inequality in the service and Council (A/I) To support the work of the monitoring officer (I) Must be qualified solicitor, barrister, FCILEX (in all cases authorised to practice in England and Wales) and authorised to conduct litigation under the Legal Services Act 2007. Must be experienced and proficient in the drafting of social care and public health contracts, advice on the specific legal regimes affecting the procurement of such contracts, and the conduct of social care and public health commissioning activity.

Our client Hackney Council is looking for a Qualified Social Worker to join their Commissioning Reviews team. Supervisory experience required - will be managing 2 NQ Reviewing Officers Experience in managing efficiency and budgets Experience in Care Act and Mental Capacity Act and Safeguarding 2 years' experience working within Commissioning Reviews Team Responsibilities Work effectively across the Department and with external organisations in undertaking an allocated work programme of Commissioning, Contracting and person centred reviews of individuals receiving care and support in commissioned and non commissioned services. Support the development and delivery of an annual commissioning delivery plan for the thematic area, taking a lead role for specific areas of delivery and be accountable for the delivery of these. To proactively promote activities, resources and universal services including Telecare where appropriate to improve health and wellbeing as part of the assessment and review of support plans and follow up to ensure that the information provided was satisfactory. To work closely with key in-house stakeholders; financial affairs, care charges, QA, brokerage and commissioning teams as well as other teams within adult social care, ILDS and mental health colleagues to ensure positive outcomes are met. health, Undertake the analysis/evaluation of commissioned services and produce recommendations for the adults commissioning and service management team around future activity. Undertake analysis to identify gaps in services and identify specific needs for services or support within the population and ensure robust evidence is available to inform future commissioning intentions - based on need. Benefits of working with Remedy A personal one-one service from your highly experienced dedicated consultant. Top tier supplier across London giving us first access to jobs Referral bonus - up to £250 per person placed. Double payrolls each week. Terms & Conditions apply You will be required to fully register with Remedy for all locum positions. Remedy Social Care is a APSCo Standard agency and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the vulnerable. Successful applicants will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure via the DBS. Our objective is to be an equal opportunities employer and we welcome applications from everyone with suitable skills and ability regardless of race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, gender, disability, sexual orientation, age, religion or belief. All applications will be accepted and reviewed solely on merit.

Job Title: Head of Young Peoples' Programmes Salary: £45,000 Hours: 37.5 hours per week (Full Time). The role is based around young people, so will entail some planned or occasional evening and weekend work. Contract: Permanent Accountable to: Chief Operating Officer Start Date: Summer 2026 Location: Based at 21 Winchester Road, Camden, London, NW3 3NR The Head of Young Peoples' Programmes will lead our work with, by and for young people, aged 11-25. They will design, develop and manage a portfolio of youth-focused initiatives. They are a critical part of the Winch Senior Management Team. Together, we work to create communities in which every child and young person can thrive. The Head of Young People's Programme will lead the Inspiring Inclusion initiative. This innovative multi-agency partnership aims to change the school system for Black and racially minoritised students in Camden. We have recently secured seven-year funding from Propel to advance our collective commitment. The Winch is the lead partner and accountable body. The Head of Young People's Programmes will be an experienced leader. They will have a track record of working with young people using strengths-based and participatory approaches, rooted in justice, equity and inclusion. They will have the skills to manage and develop high-performing teams. They will understand the importance of good systems and processes. As a result, they can improve the infrastructure that enables effective work with different communities. They will have nurtured team cultures that embrace and affirm learning and growth. They are skilled in orchestrating and navigating complex networks and partnerships. They will be a committed fundraiser. The Head of Young Peoples' Programmes must have a working knowledge of the policy environment for young people. They will share their insights into the systems, policies, practices and agencies that affect young people. They can draw on evidence and data to build our strategies. They will be excited by the opportunity to nurture and grow our good practices and to foster new approaches and solutions, in Camden and beyond. Job Description: Strategy: Develop and lead our youth strategy; informing, influencing and ensuring alignment with the Winch's overarching strategy. Deliver the outcomes and objectives of the Winch strategy, so that we achieve our mission and goals. Act as a champion for young people (aged 11-25), creating opportunities to appreciate, represent and respond to their experience, so that they can participate in our work and together we change the systems that under-serve or fail them. Leadership: As part of the Senior Management team, provide authentic, values-led leadership and management support, modelling our values of Joy, Care and Courage. Lead the Inspiring Inclusion initiative; agreeing and setting direction, convening partnerships and designing governance and learning structures, managing funder and stakeholder relationships, and delivering the programme outcomes. Manage and develop our people, fostering effective team practices and support systems, so that staff can make an effective contribution. Demonstrate creativity, initiative and thought-leadership in growing and strengthening the Winch's offer to young people Lead an effective and comprehensive safeguarding culture, acting as part of the designated safeguarding team. Programmes: Develop and deliver services for 11 to 25-year-olds taking responsibility for the experiences, wellbeing and safety of young people and partners at the Winch. Commit to the principles of asset and place-based practice, participation and co-production, and relational-working. Ensure that funded activity for young people is compatible with the Winch's mission, values and strategic goals. Support direct delivery and outreach working and incident management, where needed. Stay up to date and engaged with the external context, and draw on your professional networks, resources and connections to enrich, direct and support programme development and delivery. Ensure programme design and delivery takes account of interdependencies with other teams in the Winch and ensure we operate in a joined-up way to maximise our impact and strengthen our collective capabilities. Development: Help establish and meet our fundraising ambitions, to ensure the sustainability and continuous development of the Winch's provision. Lead work with young people, partners and fundraising colleagues to research, develop and submit bids to enhance and enrich our offer. Deliver our 'Test and Learn' approach to improve the school and safeguarding experiences of young people from Black and racialised communities. Develop programmes and ways of working that align with our JEDI principles, which reflect our positionality, and which contribute toward securing policy, practice and systems change. Finance & Resourcing: Develop, manage and monitor project budgets and resources, working alongside the Chief Operating Officer, Finance Manager and fundraising team. Take lead responsibility for the Inspiring Inclusion programme budget, ensuring effective contracting and commissioning arrangements with partners and providers. Support the Youth Work Manager in overseeing budgets and financial controls Manage and monitor the mobilisation, coordination, development and effective deployment of staff, volunteers and partners to create value for the Winch and the communities we serve. Partnership: Proactively identify and build new relationships and partnerships to develop the young peoples' programme Strengthen and build on our current partnerships with youth services providers, community organisations, schools, the local authority and our donor community Engage constructively with funders and policy makers, supporting their ambition to effect change, influencing their priorities and contributing to their learning. Act as an ambassador for and champion of the Winch, deputising for senior managers, where required. Monitoring, Learning & Evaluation: Commission and manage a Learning Partner for the Inspiring Inclusion programme; developing a robust theory of change, effective monitoring and impact measurement processes, and surfacing actionable next steps. Establish learning practices and rituals, developing accurate and timely recording, using effective project management approaches; and applying appropriate evidential and theoretical frameworks Lead a focus on learning, adopting and pursuing better practice, to ensure continuous improvement Identify, adopt and embed quality assurance, safeguarding and risk management frameworks Work with the fundraising and Winch team to meet the funding objectives, and ensure the integrity and sustainability of youth programmes Meet reporting deadlines to funders, trustees and senior managers Shared Responsibilities: Help lead effective and comprehensive safeguarding culture and practices, contributing to the development of Winch policies and practices. Model and embed standards of professional conduct and boundaries Champion young peoples' experience, though securing feedback, complaints and insight Maintain oversight of learning & development- including shaping core practice skills and professional development, and identifying and embedding models of practice. Ensure compliance with Health and Safety and Data Protection legislation Maintain oversight of risk management General Duties: Attend and participate in individual, staff, trustee and team meetings, team away days, supervision and appraisals, as required Help organise and lead Winch staff away days and planning events Work collaboratively with and provide cover where necessary to other Winch programmes, including attending trips and residentials during school holidays Exhibit the Winch's values and positive behaviours at all times Demonstrate and model commitment to the principles of justice, equality, diversity and inclusion (JEDI) Demonstrate commitment to, and take responsibility for, safeguarding children, young people and adults at risk, in the context of your role Take responsibility for your professional development and learning Adhere to and help develop the policies, guidelines and processes of the Winch Make a significant contribution to the Winch's strategy, ethos and development, and wider fundraising efforts Deputise for senior managers, where required. Person Specification To be considered for the role, you must have and provide evidence of the following in your application: Experience: At least 5 years of relevant work experience, including at least 3 years managing high-performing teams in a challenging non-profit, social enterprise, start-up or statutory environment Experience of managing a complex portfolio of projects, with a minimum budget of £200k per year Significant experience of managing complex and emergent safeguarding issues Excellent facilitation skills and experience of leading complex, multi-agency partnerships to achieve change Experience of successfully developing and delivering youth-led solutions . click apply for full job details

For over 60 years this charity has been building a better childhood for all. Research and Development Officer Contract: Permanent Work Pattern: Part Time, 28 hours per week (0.8 FTE) Salary: £34,408 per annum, FTE (£27,526 per annum for 28 hours per week), with annual salary increments for the first three years Location: Homebased - however the employer has offices in Sheffield, Newton Abbot, London and Belfast that staff can work from should they choose. The Vacancy The employer is looking for a talented Research and Development Officer to join their children and families team. In this role you will develop and deliver accessible content and learning activities that promote evidence-informed practice and policy across child and family social care, youth and family justice as part of their annual delivery programme for their partners. You will also be involved in the delivery of commissioned project work. The successful candidate will have experience designing and delivering resources, workshops, webinars, and events for a range of audiences, including senior leaders. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with strong written and editorial skills, excellent facilitation skills and who is confident distilling complex information into accessible learning materials. While the position requires engagement with and understanding of research, it is not a primary research role. Key responsibilities are: Producing evidence-informed practice and policy resources in a range of formats (e.g. publications, videos, podcasts, animations). This includes evidence scoping, content development, commissioning, project management, editing, writing and quality assuring resources from inception to publication. Leading the development and delivery of concise, accessible content and learning activities to enable the development of evidence-informed practice and policy in the sector. Developing and facilitating learning sessions and events with a range of participants, including senior leaders across the sector. Working on a range of commissioned project work, from development/design through to analysis; presenting findings on completion and representing the organisation in project teams with academic and practice partners. Building strong relationships with sector experts and effectively managing relationships with authors, facilitators, people with lived experience and those working in research, policy and practice. The Organisation The employer works with organisations across the adults and children's social care, health and criminal justice sectors, supporting them to develop an evidence-informed approach to their work. Their focus is on using evidence from research, practice and lived experience, to provide resources that improve policy and services, in order to achieve positive outcomes for people of all ages. For more than 60 years, they have championed the rights and amplified the voice of children and young people in the UK. They interrogate policy and uncover evidence, blending in lived and learnt experience to shape future legislation and develop more effective ways of supporting children and families. Bringing people and organisations together is fundamental to how they improve the systems that babies, children, young people and their families rely on to thrive. They push boundaries, even looking beyond childhood itself to consider transitions into adulthood and the impact of childhood issues on an entire lifespan. They are united for better childhoods and brighter futures. The Benefits 30 Days Annual Leave Generous Pension Scheme Cycle to work scheme Flexible Working Winter Holiday Closure & Break Employee Assistance Programme Closing date: 8am, Wednesday 8th July 2026 Please note that the employer reserves the right to close this vacancy early should they receive a high volume of applications. They encourage interested candidates to submit their applications as soon as possible. Interested? Please click the job board apply button to be taken to the next stage where you can find out more information and complete your application by following the instructions (you may need to scroll down). This employer is actively seeking to broaden the diversity of their staff group and warmly welcome applications from candidates underrepresented in the charity sector, including those from Black and Global Majority communities, disabled people, LGBTQ+ individuals, and people with lived experience of the issues they work on. No agencies please.

Connect2Kent recruit exclusively for Kent County Council. We recruit for a range of Social Work position's both Locum and Permanent. Kent County Council are Ofsted rated as 'Outstanding'. We are currently recruiting for a Senior Practitioner to join the Children with Disabilities team 0-18, based in Thanet. Atleast 3 years permanent experience working in a Local Authority is required. Purpose of the Job: Manage a caseload of disabled children and young people aged 0-25 to assess, plan, monitor and review the support/personal assistance needs of service users, working in a person-centred way. Work with the service users and their families/carers to develop a package of support/assistance as they prepare to become adults and in their early adult life that promotes and maintains independence and wellbeing; where appropriate involve other agencies and use community resources to provide equality of opportunity, full participation and inclusion in society. Main duties and responsibilities: Manage a diverse caseload of children, young people and their families, undertaking assessments to determine the needs and capabilities of clients and carers, and drawing up plans of support under the supervision and guidance of a designated supervisor, using agreed eligibility criteria and in accordance with statutory requirements, Directorate and Corporate Policy and National Legislation. Cost any support package and assist the client to access the most appropriate and comprehensive support available through community resources, direct payments or commissioned services. This should be achieved where appropriate within a multi agency environment and in accordance with service users' wishes, directorate budget limits and the requirements of the strategic framework and/or lead commissioning framework relating to the procurement of services. Provide and ensure the availability of adequate advocacy arrangements to assist service users towards self-determination of their personal assistance arrangements. Identify and where appropriate manage any safeguarding and quality of care issues in line with directorate policy and practice requirements, taking forward appropriate actions and communication with supervisor / line manager/ other directorate officers and develop investigating officer skills. Ensure that service users are empowered throughout the assessment, are at the centre of the decision making process and have control over their lives. Develop good working relationships with Education and Health staff to contribute to Education, Health and Care plans and other individual plans to ensure that positive outcomes for children and young people are achieved. In order to develop a holistic response, where appropriate, initiate and develop close working partnerships with Reviewed Sept 2016 other agencies: District Councils, voluntary agencies, the commercial and private sectors. Research and maintain a knowledge base of what resources are available in the local community in order to inform decision making on service users' care packages. Communicate effectively with clients and families on a range of issues. Be able to manage difficult situations and problems, promote independence including information, benefit maximisation, support services and equipment in order to inform the range of choices available when a person comes to develop their package of support and manage risk. Take into account issues of mental capacity and duty of care as agreed with a supervisor. Maintain a personal awareness of legislation relevant to children and adults, departmental and corporate policies and procedures, particularly those relating to the Children Act 1989, Carers and Disabled Children Act 2000, Care Act 2014, the Mental Capacity Act 2005, and any other relevant legislation and case law in order to apply a strong evidence base to ensure consistency and a high quality of service delivery. Maintain and keep accurate electronic records using the Social Care electronic system. Write and verbally present reports for formal meetings including reviews, case conferences and court proceedings. Connect2Kent is a trading style of Commercial Services Kent LTD - A company wholly owned by Kent County Council. Connect2Kent is an equal opportunities Employment Agency & Business. It positively encourages applications from all suitably qualified and eligible candidates.

Description: Connect2Kent recruit exclusively for Kent County Council. We recruit for a range of Social Work position's both Locum and Permanent. Kent County Council are Ofsted rated as 'Outstanding'. We are currently recruiting for Social Workers to join the Children's Social Work Team. Previous experience is required working in Children's Social Work Team. KCC has various positions available across Kent. Main duties and responsibilities: Manage a diverse caseload of children, young people and their families, undertaking assessments to determine the needs and capabilities of clients and carers, and drawing up plans of support under the supervision and guidance of a designated supervisor, using agreed eligibility criteria and in accordance with statutory requirements, Directorate and Corporate Policy and National Legislation. Cost any support package and assist the client to access the most appropriate and comprehensive support available through community resources, direct payments or commissioned services. This should be achieved where appropriate within a multi-agency environment and in accordance with service users' wishes, directorate budget limits and the requirements of the strategic framework and/or lead commissioning framework relating to the procurement of services. Provide and ensure the availability of adequate advocacy arrangements to assist service users towards self-determination of their personal assistance arrangements. Identify and where appropriate manage any safeguarding and quality of care issues in line with directorate policy and practice requirements, taking forward appropriate actions and communication with supervisor / line manager/ other directorate officers and develop investigating officer skills. Ensure that service users are empowered throughout the assessment, are at the centre of the decision making process and have control over their lives. Develop good working relationships with Education and Health staff to contribute to Education, Health and Care plans and other individual plans to ensure that positive outcomes for children and young people are achieved. In order to develop a holistic response, where appropriate, initiate and develop close working partnerships with other agencies: District Councils, voluntary agencies, the commercial and private sectors. Research and maintain a knowledge base of what resources are available in the local community in order to inform decision making on service users' care packages. Communicate effectively with clients and families on a range of issues. Be able to manage difficult situations and problems, promote independence including information, benefit maximisation, support services and equipment in order to inform the range of choices available when a person comes to develop their package of support and manage risk. Take into account issues of mental capacity and duty of care as agreed with a supervisor. Maintain a personal awareness of legislation relevant to children and adults, departmental and corporate policies and procedures, particularly those relating to the Children Act 1989, Carers and Disabled Children Act 2000, Care Act 2014, the Mental Capacity Act 2005, and any other relevant legislation and case law in order to apply a strong evidence base to ensure consistency and a high quality of service delivery. Maintain and keep accurate electronic records using the Social Care electronic system. Write and verbally present reports for formal meetings including reviews, case conferences and court proceedings. Connect2Kent is a trading style of Commercial Services Kent LTD - A company wholly owned by Kent County Council. Connect2Kent is an equal opportunities Employment Agency & Business. It positively encourages applications from all suitably qualified and eligible candidates.