Fostering Recruitment Officer/Family Support Worker When registering to this job board you will be redirected to the online application form. Please ensure that this is completed in full in order that your application can be reviewed. Salary: £30,434per annum + £750 Homeworking Allowance per annum Hours: 35 Hours per week Contract: Fixed Term - Maternity Cover - 12 Months Location: We are seeking someone located in Southampton/Eastleigh/Portsmouth/Fareham and immediate surrounding area. Travel required across the South Coast, focusing primarily on Hampshire and Dorset, including Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole (BCP) and surroundings. As a not for profit organisation, TACT puts the needs of our children and carers first and looks to appoint individuals who are as passionate about fostering as we are. We are a homeworking organisation, and we pride ourselves on our flexible working opportunities, available from day one, an extensive wellbeing programme and our benefits package, all curated to nurture a healthy work-life balance for all our employees so they can give an excellent service to our carers and the young people and children we care for. As a foster care charity, TACT invests all surplus income into services, staff, carers, and child development. This means that we have been able to invest in unique projects like TACT Connect, our ground-breaking scheme for TACT care-experienced young people and adults, as well as our expanding Education and Health services. All our activities are built on our commitment to becoming a fully trauma informed organisation, in line with our key values and ethos. In 2024 TACT became one of the top 5 charities to work for in the UK, placing 5th in the UK Best Companies Work For survey results , and a top 25 mid-sized company to work with across the whole of the UK. 97% of our people feel proud to work with TACT and think that TACT cares about their wellbeing, while 92% of our people would say they love working for TACT . The Role: The Fostering Recruitment Officer/Family Support Worker role focuses on working with prospective and approved foster carers, children and families. You will be available to respond to and visit prospective foster carers as well as plan and participate in recruitment events across the region, contribute to face-to-face and online activities and opportunities to support those interested in fostering. This role requires the candidate to support children and young people in person and attend recruitment activities across the South Coast, focusing primarily on Hampshire and Dorset, including Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole (BCP) and surroundings. Therefore, the use of a car suitable for transporting children is an essential requirement of the post, along with the ability to travel extensively, working flexibly around hours and days, including occasional weekends and occasional evenings, as key support to children and their carers and to respond to prospective carers' availability. Flexibility is required in the role to manage and support at short notice, meeting the needs of the children/service. All employees are home-based but are required to travel regularly to the above locations and attend monthly face-to-face meetings, wellbeing events, and training events. TACT offer an excellent employee benefits package, including: 31 days paid holiday plus 8 annual bank holidays. Progression to salary target rate upon completion of 18 months of service. 45p per mile for business travel. Flexible working arrangements (including compressed hours, flexibility around core hours, volunteer days policy). Family-friendly policies. Homeworking bundle including annual allowance, IT equipment and a loan for home office set up. HelpHand Employee Assistance Programme (including CBT counselling, 24/7 remote GP appointments, physiotherapy, mental health support and second opinions on serious diagnosis). An hour a week of live, expert-led activities through the Annual Employee Wellbeing Programme. Menopause Policy and free Menopause Clinician Appointments. Stakeholder Pension Scheme (salary sacrifice). Fantastic learning and development opportunities for all roles. An Enhanced DBS clearance is required for this role and will be processed by TACT on your behalf. Closing Date: Wednesday, 15th April 2025 Interview Date: Monday, 27th April 2026 Safeguarding is everyone s business, and TACT believes that only the people with the right skills and values should work in social work. As part of TACT s commitment to safeguarding, we properly examine the skills, experience, qualifications, and values of potential staff in relation to our work with vulnerable young children. We use rigorous and consistent recruitment approaches to help safeguard TACT s young people. All our staff are expected to work in line with TACT s safeguarding policies. We reserve the right to close a vacancy earlier than advertised if the volume of applications is excessive. You are therefore advised to apply at your earliest convenience. TACT does not accept unsolicited CVs from external recruitment agencies, nor the fees associated with them
Mar 26, 2026
Full time
Fostering Recruitment Officer/Family Support Worker When registering to this job board you will be redirected to the online application form. Please ensure that this is completed in full in order that your application can be reviewed. Salary: £30,434per annum + £750 Homeworking Allowance per annum Hours: 35 Hours per week Contract: Fixed Term - Maternity Cover - 12 Months Location: We are seeking someone located in Southampton/Eastleigh/Portsmouth/Fareham and immediate surrounding area. Travel required across the South Coast, focusing primarily on Hampshire and Dorset, including Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole (BCP) and surroundings. As a not for profit organisation, TACT puts the needs of our children and carers first and looks to appoint individuals who are as passionate about fostering as we are. We are a homeworking organisation, and we pride ourselves on our flexible working opportunities, available from day one, an extensive wellbeing programme and our benefits package, all curated to nurture a healthy work-life balance for all our employees so they can give an excellent service to our carers and the young people and children we care for. As a foster care charity, TACT invests all surplus income into services, staff, carers, and child development. This means that we have been able to invest in unique projects like TACT Connect, our ground-breaking scheme for TACT care-experienced young people and adults, as well as our expanding Education and Health services. All our activities are built on our commitment to becoming a fully trauma informed organisation, in line with our key values and ethos. In 2024 TACT became one of the top 5 charities to work for in the UK, placing 5th in the UK Best Companies Work For survey results , and a top 25 mid-sized company to work with across the whole of the UK. 97% of our people feel proud to work with TACT and think that TACT cares about their wellbeing, while 92% of our people would say they love working for TACT . The Role: The Fostering Recruitment Officer/Family Support Worker role focuses on working with prospective and approved foster carers, children and families. You will be available to respond to and visit prospective foster carers as well as plan and participate in recruitment events across the region, contribute to face-to-face and online activities and opportunities to support those interested in fostering. This role requires the candidate to support children and young people in person and attend recruitment activities across the South Coast, focusing primarily on Hampshire and Dorset, including Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole (BCP) and surroundings. Therefore, the use of a car suitable for transporting children is an essential requirement of the post, along with the ability to travel extensively, working flexibly around hours and days, including occasional weekends and occasional evenings, as key support to children and their carers and to respond to prospective carers' availability. Flexibility is required in the role to manage and support at short notice, meeting the needs of the children/service. All employees are home-based but are required to travel regularly to the above locations and attend monthly face-to-face meetings, wellbeing events, and training events. TACT offer an excellent employee benefits package, including: 31 days paid holiday plus 8 annual bank holidays. Progression to salary target rate upon completion of 18 months of service. 45p per mile for business travel. Flexible working arrangements (including compressed hours, flexibility around core hours, volunteer days policy). Family-friendly policies. Homeworking bundle including annual allowance, IT equipment and a loan for home office set up. HelpHand Employee Assistance Programme (including CBT counselling, 24/7 remote GP appointments, physiotherapy, mental health support and second opinions on serious diagnosis). An hour a week of live, expert-led activities through the Annual Employee Wellbeing Programme. Menopause Policy and free Menopause Clinician Appointments. Stakeholder Pension Scheme (salary sacrifice). Fantastic learning and development opportunities for all roles. An Enhanced DBS clearance is required for this role and will be processed by TACT on your behalf. Closing Date: Wednesday, 15th April 2025 Interview Date: Monday, 27th April 2026 Safeguarding is everyone s business, and TACT believes that only the people with the right skills and values should work in social work. As part of TACT s commitment to safeguarding, we properly examine the skills, experience, qualifications, and values of potential staff in relation to our work with vulnerable young children. We use rigorous and consistent recruitment approaches to help safeguard TACT s young people. All our staff are expected to work in line with TACT s safeguarding policies. We reserve the right to close a vacancy earlier than advertised if the volume of applications is excessive. You are therefore advised to apply at your earliest convenience. TACT does not accept unsolicited CVs from external recruitment agencies, nor the fees associated with them
JOB TITLE: Behaviour Support Officer DEPARTMENT / FACULTY: Pastoral REPORTS TO: Assistant Headteacher WORKING HOURS: 35.5 hours per week, Monday - Friday, 8.30am - 16.05pm, including a 30-minute unpaid break WORKING WEEKS: 38 weeks' term time only MAIN PURPOSE OF JOB To ensure the safeguarding of students and make a significant contribution to their efforts to both 'enjoy and achieve'. The Behaviour Support Officer will play a vital role in supporting student behaviour and wellbeing within the school environment. This role combines overseeing the internal referral room, supporting after-school detentions, conducting behaviour-related investigations and analysing behaviour data to identify patterns and trends to ensure appropriate interventions can be implemented. MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES Internal Referral Room: Manage the day-to-day operation of the internal referral room, ensuring that it operates as a calm and supportive space where students reflect on their behaviour. Monitor students' work completion and maintain an orderly environment that allows students to stay engaged with their learning. Work collaboratively with pastoral and teaching staff to ensure students have appropriate work and this is completed and returned to teachers. Behaviour Support & Mentoring: Working alongside the Pastoral Team (Head of Years and Pastoral Lead Officers) to act as a behaviour lead for students, providing one-on-one mentoring to support their social, emotional and behavioural development. Develop Pastoral Support Plans for students needing extra guidance, focusing on improving behaviour, attendance and emotional wellbeing. Work alongside the school's pastoral team to implement strategies that address students' underlying issues, referring them to internal or external support when necessary. Establish positive relationships with students to encourage their self-reflection and personal growth. Behavioural Data Analysis: Regularly review and analyse behaviour data on Class Charts to identify trends, patterns with appropriate intervention that supports individual student needs. Collaborate with middle and senior leaders to devise and implement strategies based on data insights to improve behaviour across the school. Report on behaviour trends and provide data-driven recommendations to inform school policies and support targeted interventions. IND-TA
Mar 25, 2026
Full time
JOB TITLE: Behaviour Support Officer DEPARTMENT / FACULTY: Pastoral REPORTS TO: Assistant Headteacher WORKING HOURS: 35.5 hours per week, Monday - Friday, 8.30am - 16.05pm, including a 30-minute unpaid break WORKING WEEKS: 38 weeks' term time only MAIN PURPOSE OF JOB To ensure the safeguarding of students and make a significant contribution to their efforts to both 'enjoy and achieve'. The Behaviour Support Officer will play a vital role in supporting student behaviour and wellbeing within the school environment. This role combines overseeing the internal referral room, supporting after-school detentions, conducting behaviour-related investigations and analysing behaviour data to identify patterns and trends to ensure appropriate interventions can be implemented. MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES Internal Referral Room: Manage the day-to-day operation of the internal referral room, ensuring that it operates as a calm and supportive space where students reflect on their behaviour. Monitor students' work completion and maintain an orderly environment that allows students to stay engaged with their learning. Work collaboratively with pastoral and teaching staff to ensure students have appropriate work and this is completed and returned to teachers. Behaviour Support & Mentoring: Working alongside the Pastoral Team (Head of Years and Pastoral Lead Officers) to act as a behaviour lead for students, providing one-on-one mentoring to support their social, emotional and behavioural development. Develop Pastoral Support Plans for students needing extra guidance, focusing on improving behaviour, attendance and emotional wellbeing. Work alongside the school's pastoral team to implement strategies that address students' underlying issues, referring them to internal or external support when necessary. Establish positive relationships with students to encourage their self-reflection and personal growth. Behavioural Data Analysis: Regularly review and analyse behaviour data on Class Charts to identify trends, patterns with appropriate intervention that supports individual student needs. Collaborate with middle and senior leaders to devise and implement strategies based on data insights to improve behaviour across the school. Report on behaviour trends and provide data-driven recommendations to inform school policies and support targeted interventions. IND-TA
Nottinghamshire County Council
Nottingham, Nottinghamshire
Nottinghamshire County Council are looking for dynamic social workers with relevant knowledge, skills and expertise in all areas of Adult Social Work practice that have arisen across our Mid Notts Urgent & Emergency Care Teams. You will work as part of one of our countywide Urgent & Emergency Care Team in a time of change and development to improve outcomes for the people of Nottinghamshire. We support people to live ordinary lives in the place they call home with the people and things they love, and we start by understanding what a good life looks like for them and how we can work together to achieve it. We are recruiting Social Worker's to work alongside people and their families seeking or drawing on support to live lives that they chose to lead, whatever their disability, age or stage in life. The Urgent and Emergency Care teams work to a Discharge to Assess model with partners from Acute and Community Health. Referrals into the service originate from the three acute hospital trusts within Nottinghamshire. Our teams work as part of an integrated multidisciplinary transfer of care hubs based within Kings Mill Hospital, Queens Medical Centre & Bassetlaw Hospital to plan supported discharges with short term social care support as needed. Once discharged, the goal is for the person to continue their recovery, rehabilitation, and reablement, where we will then support with assessments to promote the individual's independence and well-being. You will be responsible for identifying a person's goals and aspirations and the initiation and coordination of a range of outcomes to meet them such as the potential for reablement and enablement opportunities and access to those services. Using strength-based approaches you will promote the principles of choice and control, personalisation and self-directed support to ensure that people can assess and manage their own needs, risks and uncertainties. You will work alongside other Social Workers, Occupational Therapists and Community Care Officers in a fast paced, supportive team. Good organisational skills and the ability to manage a case load of a mixed priority of work is important. Key Skills: Building trusted relationships. Active listening to understand what matters most to the people you work with. Ensuring that a person wishes, feelings and beliefs are central to decision making. Connecting people to wider networks of support and opportunity. Keeping in touch with people to ensure that things or working well and if anything needs to change. Essential requirements: Recognising that people are the experts in their own lives. Communicating respectfully with and about people. Thinking and acting creatively. Professionally challenging circumstances and environments that marginalise, exclude or oppress. Critical reflective practice and a desire for continuous learning and professional development. You will be required to: Respect the dignity and diversity of the people you're working with. Understand and respond to people's unique needs and aspirations. Uphold human rights and social justice. Have professional curiosity. What We Offer: Latest technology for flexible working. Mileage payment. A comprehensive career pathway with induction, supervision, and Continuous Professional Development (CPD). An excellent occupational pension scheme. A flexible and supportive work environment. Generous annual leave plus 8 statutory bank holidays. You must have a recognised social work qualification, registration with Social Work England and a sound knowledge base of relevant social care legislation. Experience of working with adult safeguarding and partnership working with health, external agencies and providers. There is an expectation that Social Workers work flexibly in partnership with colleagues across the UEC teams as required to manage pressures and achieve the best outcomes for the people of Nottinghamshire. The UEC teams cover the transfer of care hub at weekends and bank holidays and this opportunity will be offered on a voluntary rota basis for enhanced pay Nottinghamshire County Council values its employees and is committed to their growth and well-being. We are on a journey to enhance the cultural priorities of Adult Social Care, shaping a positive and inclusive environment. In return for your commitment, we will provide a supportive team environment with access to professional development opportunities. You will receive regular supervision, both formally and informally and be supported to attend training to progress your career and meet Social Work England's continued professional development requirements (CPD) . Applications are encouraged from both Band A and B Social Worker's. For Band B, you must have at least 2 years' experience as a qualified Social Worker. The ability to drive and regular use of a car for work is essential unless disability precludes this. Please be advised that you must have the legal right to work in the United Kingdom at the time of application. The Council will not be offering visa sponsorship for this position. If you are unable to provide evidence of your right to work, your application will not be considered further. For further information please contact UEC Team managers or IND2
Oct 08, 2025
Full time
Nottinghamshire County Council are looking for dynamic social workers with relevant knowledge, skills and expertise in all areas of Adult Social Work practice that have arisen across our Mid Notts Urgent & Emergency Care Teams. You will work as part of one of our countywide Urgent & Emergency Care Team in a time of change and development to improve outcomes for the people of Nottinghamshire. We support people to live ordinary lives in the place they call home with the people and things they love, and we start by understanding what a good life looks like for them and how we can work together to achieve it. We are recruiting Social Worker's to work alongside people and their families seeking or drawing on support to live lives that they chose to lead, whatever their disability, age or stage in life. The Urgent and Emergency Care teams work to a Discharge to Assess model with partners from Acute and Community Health. Referrals into the service originate from the three acute hospital trusts within Nottinghamshire. Our teams work as part of an integrated multidisciplinary transfer of care hubs based within Kings Mill Hospital, Queens Medical Centre & Bassetlaw Hospital to plan supported discharges with short term social care support as needed. Once discharged, the goal is for the person to continue their recovery, rehabilitation, and reablement, where we will then support with assessments to promote the individual's independence and well-being. You will be responsible for identifying a person's goals and aspirations and the initiation and coordination of a range of outcomes to meet them such as the potential for reablement and enablement opportunities and access to those services. Using strength-based approaches you will promote the principles of choice and control, personalisation and self-directed support to ensure that people can assess and manage their own needs, risks and uncertainties. You will work alongside other Social Workers, Occupational Therapists and Community Care Officers in a fast paced, supportive team. Good organisational skills and the ability to manage a case load of a mixed priority of work is important. Key Skills: Building trusted relationships. Active listening to understand what matters most to the people you work with. Ensuring that a person wishes, feelings and beliefs are central to decision making. Connecting people to wider networks of support and opportunity. Keeping in touch with people to ensure that things or working well and if anything needs to change. Essential requirements: Recognising that people are the experts in their own lives. Communicating respectfully with and about people. Thinking and acting creatively. Professionally challenging circumstances and environments that marginalise, exclude or oppress. Critical reflective practice and a desire for continuous learning and professional development. You will be required to: Respect the dignity and diversity of the people you're working with. Understand and respond to people's unique needs and aspirations. Uphold human rights and social justice. Have professional curiosity. What We Offer: Latest technology for flexible working. Mileage payment. A comprehensive career pathway with induction, supervision, and Continuous Professional Development (CPD). An excellent occupational pension scheme. A flexible and supportive work environment. Generous annual leave plus 8 statutory bank holidays. You must have a recognised social work qualification, registration with Social Work England and a sound knowledge base of relevant social care legislation. Experience of working with adult safeguarding and partnership working with health, external agencies and providers. There is an expectation that Social Workers work flexibly in partnership with colleagues across the UEC teams as required to manage pressures and achieve the best outcomes for the people of Nottinghamshire. The UEC teams cover the transfer of care hub at weekends and bank holidays and this opportunity will be offered on a voluntary rota basis for enhanced pay Nottinghamshire County Council values its employees and is committed to their growth and well-being. We are on a journey to enhance the cultural priorities of Adult Social Care, shaping a positive and inclusive environment. In return for your commitment, we will provide a supportive team environment with access to professional development opportunities. You will receive regular supervision, both formally and informally and be supported to attend training to progress your career and meet Social Work England's continued professional development requirements (CPD) . Applications are encouraged from both Band A and B Social Worker's. For Band B, you must have at least 2 years' experience as a qualified Social Worker. The ability to drive and regular use of a car for work is essential unless disability precludes this. Please be advised that you must have the legal right to work in the United Kingdom at the time of application. The Council will not be offering visa sponsorship for this position. If you are unable to provide evidence of your right to work, your application will not be considered further. For further information please contact UEC Team managers or IND2
Nottinghamshire County Council are looking for dynamic social workers with relevant knowledge, skills and expertise in all areas of Adult Social Work practice that have arisen across our North Notts Urgent & Emergency Care Teams. You will work as part of one of our countywide Urgent & Emergency Care Team in a time of change and development to improve outcomes for the people of Nottinghamshire. We support people to live ordinary lives in the place they call home with the people and things they love, and we start by understanding what a good life looks like for them and how we can work together to achieve it. We are recruiting Social Worker's to work alongside people and their families seeking or drawing on support to live lives that they chose to lead, whatever their disability, age or stage in life. The Urgent and Emergency Care teams work to a Discharge to Assess model with partners from Acute and Community Health. Referrals into the service originate from the three acute hospital trusts within Nottinghamshire. Our teams work as part of an integrated multidisciplinary transfer of care hubs based within Kings Mill Hospital, Queens Medical Centre & Bassetlaw Hospital to plan supported discharges with short term social care support as needed. Once discharged, the goal is for the person to continue their recovery, rehabilitation, and reablement, where we will then support with assessments to promote the individual's independence and well-being. You will be responsible for identifying a person's goals and aspirations and the initiation and coordination of a range of outcomes to meet them such as the potential for reablement and enablement opportunities and access to those services. Using strength-based approaches you will promote the principles of choice and control, personalisation and self-directed support to ensure that people can assess and manage their own needs, risks and uncertainties. You will work alongside other Social Workers, Occupational Therapists and Community Care Officers in a fast paced, supportive team. Good organisational skills and the ability to manage a case load of a mixed priority of work is important. Key Skills: Building trusted relationships. Active listening to understand what matters most to the people you work with. Ensuring that a person wishes, feelings and beliefs are central to decision making. Connecting people to wider networks of support and opportunity. Keeping in touch with people to ensure that things or working well and if anything needs to change. Essential requirements: Recognising that people are the experts in their own lives. Communicating respectfully with and about people. Thinking and acting creatively. Professionally challenging circumstances and environments that marginalise, exclude or oppress. Critical reflective practice and a desire for continuous learning and professional development. You will be required to: Respect the dignity and diversity of the people you're working with. Understand and respond to people's unique needs and aspirations. Uphold human rights and social justice. Have professional curiosity. What We Offer: Latest technology for flexible working. Mileage payment. A comprehensive career pathway with induction, supervision, and Continuous Professional Development (CPD). An excellent occupational pension scheme. A flexible and supportive work environment. Generous annual leave plus 8 statutory bank holidays. You must have a recognised social work qualification, registration with Social Work England and a sound knowledge base of relevant social care legislation. Experience of working with adult safeguarding and partnership working with health, external agencies and providers. There is an expectation that Social Workers work flexibly in partnership with colleagues across the UEC teams as required to manage pressures and achieve the best outcomes for the people of Nottinghamshire. The UEC teams cover the transfer of care hub at weekends and bank holidays and this opportunity will be offered on a voluntary rota basis for enhanced pay Nottinghamshire County Council values its employees and is committed to their growth and well-being. We are on a journey to enhance the cultural priorities of Adult Social Care, shaping a positive and inclusive environment. In return for your commitment, we will provide a supportive team environment with access to professional development opportunities. You will receive regular supervision, both formally and informally and be supported to attend training to progress your career and meet Social Work England's continued professional development requirements (CPD) . Applications are encouraged from both Band A and B Social Worker's. For Band B, you must have at least 2 years' experience as a qualified Social Worker. The ability to drive and regular use of a car for work is essential unless disability precludes this. Please be advised that all applicants must have the legal right to work in the United Kingdom at the time of application. The Council will not be offering visa sponsorship for this position. If you are unable to provide evidence of your right to work, your application will not be considered further.
Oct 07, 2025
Full time
Nottinghamshire County Council are looking for dynamic social workers with relevant knowledge, skills and expertise in all areas of Adult Social Work practice that have arisen across our North Notts Urgent & Emergency Care Teams. You will work as part of one of our countywide Urgent & Emergency Care Team in a time of change and development to improve outcomes for the people of Nottinghamshire. We support people to live ordinary lives in the place they call home with the people and things they love, and we start by understanding what a good life looks like for them and how we can work together to achieve it. We are recruiting Social Worker's to work alongside people and their families seeking or drawing on support to live lives that they chose to lead, whatever their disability, age or stage in life. The Urgent and Emergency Care teams work to a Discharge to Assess model with partners from Acute and Community Health. Referrals into the service originate from the three acute hospital trusts within Nottinghamshire. Our teams work as part of an integrated multidisciplinary transfer of care hubs based within Kings Mill Hospital, Queens Medical Centre & Bassetlaw Hospital to plan supported discharges with short term social care support as needed. Once discharged, the goal is for the person to continue their recovery, rehabilitation, and reablement, where we will then support with assessments to promote the individual's independence and well-being. You will be responsible for identifying a person's goals and aspirations and the initiation and coordination of a range of outcomes to meet them such as the potential for reablement and enablement opportunities and access to those services. Using strength-based approaches you will promote the principles of choice and control, personalisation and self-directed support to ensure that people can assess and manage their own needs, risks and uncertainties. You will work alongside other Social Workers, Occupational Therapists and Community Care Officers in a fast paced, supportive team. Good organisational skills and the ability to manage a case load of a mixed priority of work is important. Key Skills: Building trusted relationships. Active listening to understand what matters most to the people you work with. Ensuring that a person wishes, feelings and beliefs are central to decision making. Connecting people to wider networks of support and opportunity. Keeping in touch with people to ensure that things or working well and if anything needs to change. Essential requirements: Recognising that people are the experts in their own lives. Communicating respectfully with and about people. Thinking and acting creatively. Professionally challenging circumstances and environments that marginalise, exclude or oppress. Critical reflective practice and a desire for continuous learning and professional development. You will be required to: Respect the dignity and diversity of the people you're working with. Understand and respond to people's unique needs and aspirations. Uphold human rights and social justice. Have professional curiosity. What We Offer: Latest technology for flexible working. Mileage payment. A comprehensive career pathway with induction, supervision, and Continuous Professional Development (CPD). An excellent occupational pension scheme. A flexible and supportive work environment. Generous annual leave plus 8 statutory bank holidays. You must have a recognised social work qualification, registration with Social Work England and a sound knowledge base of relevant social care legislation. Experience of working with adult safeguarding and partnership working with health, external agencies and providers. There is an expectation that Social Workers work flexibly in partnership with colleagues across the UEC teams as required to manage pressures and achieve the best outcomes for the people of Nottinghamshire. The UEC teams cover the transfer of care hub at weekends and bank holidays and this opportunity will be offered on a voluntary rota basis for enhanced pay Nottinghamshire County Council values its employees and is committed to their growth and well-being. We are on a journey to enhance the cultural priorities of Adult Social Care, shaping a positive and inclusive environment. In return for your commitment, we will provide a supportive team environment with access to professional development opportunities. You will receive regular supervision, both formally and informally and be supported to attend training to progress your career and meet Social Work England's continued professional development requirements (CPD) . Applications are encouraged from both Band A and B Social Worker's. For Band B, you must have at least 2 years' experience as a qualified Social Worker. The ability to drive and regular use of a car for work is essential unless disability precludes this. Please be advised that all applicants must have the legal right to work in the United Kingdom at the time of application. The Council will not be offering visa sponsorship for this position. If you are unable to provide evidence of your right to work, your application will not be considered further.
Nottinghamshire County Council
Nottingham, Nottinghamshire
Join the Urgent & Emergency Care Team's, we have posts available in South and Mid of the County. Are you ready to take on an exciting challenge in a fast-paced, supportive team? We're looking for dynamic, enthusiastic and compassionate individuals with relevant knowledge, skills and expertise in all areas of Social Work practice and hospital discharge to join us in our Urgent and Emergency Care Teams. You will develop as a practice lead which will be integral to supporting the Team Manager to implement change and embed new ways of working. The ideal candidate will have a passion for Social Work with the ability to enable effective integrated working with partners and the promoting of independence through reablement and enablement approaches. The preferred candidate will supervise and mentor staff and be responsible for managing a small complex caseload of a mixed priority of work. You will have experience of safeguarding vulnerable people and will act as a safeguarding manager for the people you supervise. Using strength-based approaches you will promote the principles of choice and control, personalisation, and self-directed support to ensure that where possible people and their care givers can assess and manage their own needs, risks, and uncertainties. You will work with other Social Workers, Occupational Therapists and Community Care Officers in a fast-paced team. Key Skills: Building trusted relationships. Active listening to understand what matters most to the people you work with. Ensuring that a person wishes, feelings and beliefs are central to decision making. Connecting people to wider networks of support and opportunity. Keeping in touch with people to ensure that things or working well and if anything needs to change. Essential requirements: Recognising that people are the experts in their own lives. Communicating respectfully with and about people. Thinking and acting creatively. Professionally challenging circumstances and environments that marginalise, exclude or oppress. Critical reflective practice and a desire for continuous learning and professional development. You will be required to: Respect the dignity and diversity of the people you're working with. Understand and respond to people's unique needs and aspirations. Uphold human rights and social justice. Have professional curiosity. What We Offer: Latest technology for flexible working. Mileage payment. A comprehensive career pathway with induction, supervision, and Continuous Professional Development (CPD). An excellent occupational pension scheme. A flexible and supportive work environment. Generous annual leave plus 8 statutory bank holidays. Nottinghamshire County Council values its employees and is committed to their growth and well-being. We are on a journey to enhance the cultural priorities of Adult Social Care, shaping a positive and inclusive environment. In return for your commitment, we will provide a supportive team environment with access to professional development opportunities to progress your career and meet your continued professional development. You will receive regular supervision, both formally and informally and be supported to develop your skills within practice. You must have a Social Work Qualification and be registered by Social Work England. You will either be an Approved Mental Health Practitioner (AMHP) a Best Interests Assessor (BIA) or Practice Educator (Level 2) Knowledge and experience of safeguarding adult's work within multi-agency procedures and experience of staff supervision, training, and development. You will have a full driver's licence and the use of a car for work. Working Hours Monday to Thursday: 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM. Friday: 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM Office presence: 2 days per week Who We're Looking For If you're creative, resilient, and passionate about supporting people in the community, we'd love to hear from you! This is a fantastic opportunity to develop your skills and make a real difference within a welcoming, values-driven team. Please contact Abby Parish (Team Manager) on or Kerry Birkinshaw (Team Manager) on if you want to discuss further.
Oct 07, 2025
Full time
Join the Urgent & Emergency Care Team's, we have posts available in South and Mid of the County. Are you ready to take on an exciting challenge in a fast-paced, supportive team? We're looking for dynamic, enthusiastic and compassionate individuals with relevant knowledge, skills and expertise in all areas of Social Work practice and hospital discharge to join us in our Urgent and Emergency Care Teams. You will develop as a practice lead which will be integral to supporting the Team Manager to implement change and embed new ways of working. The ideal candidate will have a passion for Social Work with the ability to enable effective integrated working with partners and the promoting of independence through reablement and enablement approaches. The preferred candidate will supervise and mentor staff and be responsible for managing a small complex caseload of a mixed priority of work. You will have experience of safeguarding vulnerable people and will act as a safeguarding manager for the people you supervise. Using strength-based approaches you will promote the principles of choice and control, personalisation, and self-directed support to ensure that where possible people and their care givers can assess and manage their own needs, risks, and uncertainties. You will work with other Social Workers, Occupational Therapists and Community Care Officers in a fast-paced team. Key Skills: Building trusted relationships. Active listening to understand what matters most to the people you work with. Ensuring that a person wishes, feelings and beliefs are central to decision making. Connecting people to wider networks of support and opportunity. Keeping in touch with people to ensure that things or working well and if anything needs to change. Essential requirements: Recognising that people are the experts in their own lives. Communicating respectfully with and about people. Thinking and acting creatively. Professionally challenging circumstances and environments that marginalise, exclude or oppress. Critical reflective practice and a desire for continuous learning and professional development. You will be required to: Respect the dignity and diversity of the people you're working with. Understand and respond to people's unique needs and aspirations. Uphold human rights and social justice. Have professional curiosity. What We Offer: Latest technology for flexible working. Mileage payment. A comprehensive career pathway with induction, supervision, and Continuous Professional Development (CPD). An excellent occupational pension scheme. A flexible and supportive work environment. Generous annual leave plus 8 statutory bank holidays. Nottinghamshire County Council values its employees and is committed to their growth and well-being. We are on a journey to enhance the cultural priorities of Adult Social Care, shaping a positive and inclusive environment. In return for your commitment, we will provide a supportive team environment with access to professional development opportunities to progress your career and meet your continued professional development. You will receive regular supervision, both formally and informally and be supported to develop your skills within practice. You must have a Social Work Qualification and be registered by Social Work England. You will either be an Approved Mental Health Practitioner (AMHP) a Best Interests Assessor (BIA) or Practice Educator (Level 2) Knowledge and experience of safeguarding adult's work within multi-agency procedures and experience of staff supervision, training, and development. You will have a full driver's licence and the use of a car for work. Working Hours Monday to Thursday: 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM. Friday: 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM Office presence: 2 days per week Who We're Looking For If you're creative, resilient, and passionate about supporting people in the community, we'd love to hear from you! This is a fantastic opportunity to develop your skills and make a real difference within a welcoming, values-driven team. Please contact Abby Parish (Team Manager) on or Kerry Birkinshaw (Team Manager) on if you want to discuss further.
Job Introduction We have an opportunity for a Social Worker to join our Children Looked After Team based in Reigate. When not working with our residents in the community, we are keen to support agile working with a combination of home and office working. We are keen to get the balance right of providing flexibility but ensuring you feel connected to your team and the service. The salary range for Social Workers is £42,239 - £45,135 per annum. We also offer a financial package of up to £6,000 which is payable in 3 instalments across your first 18 months in post. Information about qualifying criteria to receive this payment can be found HERE. Our Total Reward Statement includes additional information about other financial benefits available to you including professional fees, pension contribution and much more. Our Offer to You We pay your Social Worker England Registration fee 28 days annual leave, rising to 31 days after 5 years' service (plus bank holidays) Option to buy up to 10 days of additional annual leave An extensive Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support health and wellbeing Up to 5 days of carer's leave per year Paternity, adoption and dependants leave A generous local government salary related pension Lifestyle discounts including gym, travel, shopping and many more 2 paid volunteering days per year Learning and development hub where you can access a wealth of resources Refer a friend payment of £1,000 as a thank you for finding the right Social Worker Our Progress We are proud of our recent Good Ofsted judgement, which marks a significant milestone for Surrey. The report highlights that "Children in care have trusting and positive relationships with their Social Workers. Social Workers use creative life-story work to help children understand the reasons why they are in care." And "Staff are well-trained and committed, feel highly valued and are proud to work in Surrey." You can read the full report HERE. If you are considering your next professional opportunity and looking for an ambitious and highly motivated employer who is continuously striving for better services for children and young people, then our Surrey Children's Services would love to hear from you. About working with Children Looked After As a member in the Children Looked After Team, your role will be to support children living with relatives, friends or foster families and perspective adopters or older children living in children's homes and semi-independent units. You will build sustainable relationships with them and plan for their permanence. You will be responsible for ensuring their safety and support them take the necessary steps towards independence. Through regular visits, assessments and reviewing their Care Plan, you will nurture and develop meaningful relationships with these children and young people; understand and interpret their wishes; and champion and support them to reach their full potential. Occasionally, you will be required to prepare reports and attend court. You will be supported in this challenging role with regular supervision and consultations with our Mental Health Focussed Social Worker. You will also find support by working alongside other social workers, family support workers and partnership organisations such as: Health Services, Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (New Leaf), Independent Reviewing officers and carers. Supporting You In Surrey, you will have a sense of belonging within your individual team but also the wider service areas and directorate. You will receive high quality supervision, as there is a firm commitment towards dedicating time that focusses on the work you do with children and families, to enable you to work creatively and holistically with a child centred approach. You will also be supported in your career development by your management team and our Surrey Children's Service Academy, which currently has over 60 courses available and offers a bespoke learning programme so you can be at the forefront of best practice, providing you with support and a clear pathway to achieve your future aspirations. Modules such as motivational interviewing and our total respect course allow you to feel empowered in having essential conversations whilst still ensuring a child centred approach to your practice. Our Inclusive Approach To apply you will need to upload your CV and answer the following questions (no more than 200 words per question): Please tell us what has motivated you to apply for this role? Please tell us about the key skills and experience you will be able to bring to this role. Please tell us about an example that demonstrates how you have built long lasting relationships with children. Before submitting your application, we recommend you read the job description & Our Life at Surrey handbook to get an insight into working at Surrey. If your application is shortlisted, you will be invited to a short first round virtual interview to explore your answers to the above questions (lasting approx. 15- 20 min). If your Teams call goes well, you will be invited for an in person interview, allowing you to meet the team, check out your potential office and get a feel for what your journey might look like. We are committed to inclusive recruitment. That's why, if you're invited to a face-to-face interview, we'll share the themes of the questions with you in advance. This way, you can prepare and feel comfortable knowing what topics will be covered during the process, allowing you to focus and confidently discuss your valuable skills and experiences. Contact Us We'd love to hear from you and find out more about what you're looking for so if you'd like to talk to us please just drop a quick message to and we'll get a call arranged. The job advert closes at 23:59 on the 27th October 2025. An enhanced DBS 'Disclosure and Barring Service' check for regulated activity (formerly known as CRB) and the Children's and Adults' Barred List checks will be required for this role. You will need to be registered with Social Work England. Surrey has both urban and rural areas and locality based social care workers will be expected to have a valid driving licence to drive in the UK, access to a vehicle and be willing to travel across a wide geographical area. Reasonable adjustments where needed will be made for successful applicants who have a disability or long term health condition to enable them to fulfil the requirements of the job. Local Government Reorganisation (LGR) Surrey County Council is undergoing Local Government Reorganisation, moving from a two-tier system to new unitary councils in April 2027. Your role will transfer with current terms and conditions to one of these new councils, supporting local devolution and greater powers for our communities. Join our dynamic team and shape the future of local government. Make a lasting impact with innovative solutions and improved services for our community. Help us build a brighter future for our residents! Please see more information here: Information for applicants on Local Government Reorganisation - Surrey County Council. Our Behaviours The Surrey Way behaviours are a guide that supports our council to work together effectively and deliver our best for our customers and communities, and for each other. Discover more about our behaviours. Our Commitment We are a disability confident employer which means if you have shared a disability on your application form and have evidenced you meet the minimum criteria, we guarantee you an interview. Your skills and experience truly matter to us. From application to your first day, we're committed to supporting you with any adjustments you need, we value inclusion and warmly welcome you to join and help build a workplace where everyone belongs.
Oct 07, 2025
Full time
Job Introduction We have an opportunity for a Social Worker to join our Children Looked After Team based in Reigate. When not working with our residents in the community, we are keen to support agile working with a combination of home and office working. We are keen to get the balance right of providing flexibility but ensuring you feel connected to your team and the service. The salary range for Social Workers is £42,239 - £45,135 per annum. We also offer a financial package of up to £6,000 which is payable in 3 instalments across your first 18 months in post. Information about qualifying criteria to receive this payment can be found HERE. Our Total Reward Statement includes additional information about other financial benefits available to you including professional fees, pension contribution and much more. Our Offer to You We pay your Social Worker England Registration fee 28 days annual leave, rising to 31 days after 5 years' service (plus bank holidays) Option to buy up to 10 days of additional annual leave An extensive Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support health and wellbeing Up to 5 days of carer's leave per year Paternity, adoption and dependants leave A generous local government salary related pension Lifestyle discounts including gym, travel, shopping and many more 2 paid volunteering days per year Learning and development hub where you can access a wealth of resources Refer a friend payment of £1,000 as a thank you for finding the right Social Worker Our Progress We are proud of our recent Good Ofsted judgement, which marks a significant milestone for Surrey. The report highlights that "Children in care have trusting and positive relationships with their Social Workers. Social Workers use creative life-story work to help children understand the reasons why they are in care." And "Staff are well-trained and committed, feel highly valued and are proud to work in Surrey." You can read the full report HERE. If you are considering your next professional opportunity and looking for an ambitious and highly motivated employer who is continuously striving for better services for children and young people, then our Surrey Children's Services would love to hear from you. About working with Children Looked After As a member in the Children Looked After Team, your role will be to support children living with relatives, friends or foster families and perspective adopters or older children living in children's homes and semi-independent units. You will build sustainable relationships with them and plan for their permanence. You will be responsible for ensuring their safety and support them take the necessary steps towards independence. Through regular visits, assessments and reviewing their Care Plan, you will nurture and develop meaningful relationships with these children and young people; understand and interpret their wishes; and champion and support them to reach their full potential. Occasionally, you will be required to prepare reports and attend court. You will be supported in this challenging role with regular supervision and consultations with our Mental Health Focussed Social Worker. You will also find support by working alongside other social workers, family support workers and partnership organisations such as: Health Services, Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (New Leaf), Independent Reviewing officers and carers. Supporting You In Surrey, you will have a sense of belonging within your individual team but also the wider service areas and directorate. You will receive high quality supervision, as there is a firm commitment towards dedicating time that focusses on the work you do with children and families, to enable you to work creatively and holistically with a child centred approach. You will also be supported in your career development by your management team and our Surrey Children's Service Academy, which currently has over 60 courses available and offers a bespoke learning programme so you can be at the forefront of best practice, providing you with support and a clear pathway to achieve your future aspirations. Modules such as motivational interviewing and our total respect course allow you to feel empowered in having essential conversations whilst still ensuring a child centred approach to your practice. Our Inclusive Approach To apply you will need to upload your CV and answer the following questions (no more than 200 words per question): Please tell us what has motivated you to apply for this role? Please tell us about the key skills and experience you will be able to bring to this role. Please tell us about an example that demonstrates how you have built long lasting relationships with children. Before submitting your application, we recommend you read the job description & Our Life at Surrey handbook to get an insight into working at Surrey. If your application is shortlisted, you will be invited to a short first round virtual interview to explore your answers to the above questions (lasting approx. 15- 20 min). If your Teams call goes well, you will be invited for an in person interview, allowing you to meet the team, check out your potential office and get a feel for what your journey might look like. We are committed to inclusive recruitment. That's why, if you're invited to a face-to-face interview, we'll share the themes of the questions with you in advance. This way, you can prepare and feel comfortable knowing what topics will be covered during the process, allowing you to focus and confidently discuss your valuable skills and experiences. Contact Us We'd love to hear from you and find out more about what you're looking for so if you'd like to talk to us please just drop a quick message to and we'll get a call arranged. The job advert closes at 23:59 on the 27th October 2025. An enhanced DBS 'Disclosure and Barring Service' check for regulated activity (formerly known as CRB) and the Children's and Adults' Barred List checks will be required for this role. You will need to be registered with Social Work England. Surrey has both urban and rural areas and locality based social care workers will be expected to have a valid driving licence to drive in the UK, access to a vehicle and be willing to travel across a wide geographical area. Reasonable adjustments where needed will be made for successful applicants who have a disability or long term health condition to enable them to fulfil the requirements of the job. Local Government Reorganisation (LGR) Surrey County Council is undergoing Local Government Reorganisation, moving from a two-tier system to new unitary councils in April 2027. Your role will transfer with current terms and conditions to one of these new councils, supporting local devolution and greater powers for our communities. Join our dynamic team and shape the future of local government. Make a lasting impact with innovative solutions and improved services for our community. Help us build a brighter future for our residents! Please see more information here: Information for applicants on Local Government Reorganisation - Surrey County Council. Our Behaviours The Surrey Way behaviours are a guide that supports our council to work together effectively and deliver our best for our customers and communities, and for each other. Discover more about our behaviours. Our Commitment We are a disability confident employer which means if you have shared a disability on your application form and have evidenced you meet the minimum criteria, we guarantee you an interview. Your skills and experience truly matter to us. From application to your first day, we're committed to supporting you with any adjustments you need, we value inclusion and warmly welcome you to join and help build a workplace where everyone belongs.
Job Introduction We have opportunities for a Senior Social Worker to join our Unaccompanied Asylum-seeking Children Team (Children Looked After) based in Reigate. When not working with our residents in the community, we are keen to support agile working with a combination of home and office working. We are keen to get the balance right of providing flexibility but ensuring you feel connected to your team and the service. The salary range is £46,399 - £49,588 per annum. We also offer a financial package of up to £6,000 which is payable in 3 instalments across your first 18 months in post. Information about qualifying criteria to receive this payment can be found HERE, with further information available in the attached Total Reward Statement about other financial benefits available to you including professional fees, pension contribution and much more. Rewards and Benefits We pay your Social Worker England Registration fee 28 days annual leave, rising to 30 days after 5 years' service (plus bank holidays) Option to buy up to 10 days of additional annual leave An extensive Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support health and wellbeing Up to 5 days of carer's leave per year Paternity, adoption and dependants leave A generous local government salary related pension Lifestyle discounts including gym, travel, shopping and many more 2 paid volunteering days per year Learning and development hub where you can access a wealth of resources Refer a friend payment of £1,000 as a thank you for finding the right Social Worker We recognise that looking for your next Social Work position is a really important step in your career and we're here to make that transition a positive one. Our commitment to applicants is to remove barriers and to understand more about you, your motivation for working in children's social care and why you're proud to work for such a valuable profession. Our Progress We are proud of our recent Good Ofsted judgement, which marks a significant milestone for Surrey. The report highlights that "Children in care have trusting and positive relationships with their Social Workers. Social Workers use creative life-story work to help children understand the reasons why they are in care." And "Staff are well-trained and committed, feel highly valued and are proud to work in Surrey." You can read the full report HERE. If you are considering your next professional opportunity and looking for an ambitious and highly motivated employer who is continuously striving for better services for children and young people, then our Surrey Children's Services would love to hear from you. About working with Children Looked After As a member in the Children Looked After Team, your aim and role will be to support children living with relatives, friends or foster families and perspective adopters or older children living in children's homes and semi-independent units. You will build sustainable relationships with them and plan for their permanence. You will be responsible for ensuring their safety and support them towards independence. Through regular visits, assessments and reviewing their Care Plan, you will nurture and develop meaningful relationships with these children; understand and interpret their wishes; and champion and support them to reach their full potential. Occasionally, you will be required to prepare reports and attend court. You will be supported in this challenging role with regular supervision and consultations with our Mental Health Focussed Social Worker. You will also find support by working alongside other social workers, family support workers and partnership organisations such as: Health Services, Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (New Leaf), Independent Reviewing officers and carers. You will also be supported in your career development by your management team and also by the Surrey Academy. One Voice In Surrey, you will have a sense of belonging within your individual team but also the wider service areas and directorate. You will receive high quality supervision, as there is a firm commitment towards dedicating time that focusses on the work you do with children and families, to enable you to work creatively and holistically in providing support and protection to children whilst also paying attention to your wellbeing and career development. This creates a sense of purpose and fulfilment with a clear pathway to achieve your future aspirations. Wherever you are in your career journey, Surrey is committed to supporting and nurturing you so that you can be the best version of yourself. Our Surrey Children's Service Academy currently has over 60 courses available and offers a bespoke learning programme so you can be at the forefront of best practice. Modules such as motivational interviewing and our total respect course allow you to feel empowered in having essential conversations whilst still ensuring a child centred approach to your practice. Our Inclusive Approach To apply you will need to upload your CV and answer the following questions. (no more than 200 words per question): Please tell us what has motivated you to apply for this role? Please tell us about the key skills and experience you will be able to bring to this role. Please tell us about an example that demonstrates how you have built long lasting relationships with children. If your application is shortlisted, you will be invited to a short first round virtual interview to explore your answers to the above questions (lasting approx. 15- 20 min). If your Teams call goes well, you will be invited for an in person interview, allowing you to meet the team, check out your potential office and get a feel for what your journey might look like. We are committed to inclusive recruitment. That's why, if you're invited to a face-to-face interview, we'll share the themes of the questions with you in advance. This way, you can prepare and feel comfortable knowing what topics will be covered during the process, allowing you to focus and confidently discuss your valuable skills and experiences. Fancy a chat? Our friendly teams could talk your socks off when it comes to all things Social Work. We'd love to hear from you and find out more about what you're looking for so if you'd like to talk to us please just drop a quick message to and we'll get a call arranged. We look forward to hearing from you! The job advert closes at 23:59 on the 27th October 2025. An enhanced DBS 'Disclosure and Barring Service' check for regulated activity (formerly known as CRB) and the Children's and Adults' Barred List checks will be required for this role. You will need to be registered with Social Work England. Surrey has both urban and rural areas and locality based social care workers will be expected to have a valid driving licence to drive in the UK, access to a vehicle and be willing to travel across a wide geographical area. Reasonable adjustments where needed will be made for successful applicants who have a disability or long term health condition to enable them to fulfil the requirements of the job. Local Government Reorganisation Surrey County Council is preparing for Local Government Reorganisation which will allow us to implement the Government led policy of devolution, which is all about giving more powers to local areas. Currently, Surrey has a two-tier council system, with 11 district and borough councils and a county council, all responsible for different services. All these councils will be reorganised into a smaller number of new unitary councils which will come into effect in April 2027. At this point, this role will be transferred, with all existing terms and conditions intact into one of the new unitary councils. Join our dynamic team and shape the future of local government. Make a lasting impact with innovative solutions and improved services for our community. Help us build a brighter future for our residents! Please see more information here: Information for applicants on Local Government Reorganisation - Surrey County Council. Our Values Our values are as important as our abilities and shape who we are as an organisation. Discover more about our values. Before submitting your application, we recommend you read the job description. Our Life at Surrey Handbook also provides insights of the culture at Surrey and how as a valued employee, you can help shape our Council. Our Commitment Surrey County Council is proud to be a Disability Confident Employer. A guaranteed interview will be offered to all disabled applications where: The candidate has evidenced the minimum criteria for the role through their application The candidate has chosen to share that they have a disability on the application form Our application form and onboarding process will provide an opportunity to request any reasonable adjustments for the interview and/or the role. We want to be an inclusive and diverse employer reflecting the community we serve and particularly welcome applications from all underrepresented groups. We look forward to receiving your application, please click on the apply online button below to submit.
Oct 06, 2025
Full time
Job Introduction We have opportunities for a Senior Social Worker to join our Unaccompanied Asylum-seeking Children Team (Children Looked After) based in Reigate. When not working with our residents in the community, we are keen to support agile working with a combination of home and office working. We are keen to get the balance right of providing flexibility but ensuring you feel connected to your team and the service. The salary range is £46,399 - £49,588 per annum. We also offer a financial package of up to £6,000 which is payable in 3 instalments across your first 18 months in post. Information about qualifying criteria to receive this payment can be found HERE, with further information available in the attached Total Reward Statement about other financial benefits available to you including professional fees, pension contribution and much more. Rewards and Benefits We pay your Social Worker England Registration fee 28 days annual leave, rising to 30 days after 5 years' service (plus bank holidays) Option to buy up to 10 days of additional annual leave An extensive Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support health and wellbeing Up to 5 days of carer's leave per year Paternity, adoption and dependants leave A generous local government salary related pension Lifestyle discounts including gym, travel, shopping and many more 2 paid volunteering days per year Learning and development hub where you can access a wealth of resources Refer a friend payment of £1,000 as a thank you for finding the right Social Worker We recognise that looking for your next Social Work position is a really important step in your career and we're here to make that transition a positive one. Our commitment to applicants is to remove barriers and to understand more about you, your motivation for working in children's social care and why you're proud to work for such a valuable profession. Our Progress We are proud of our recent Good Ofsted judgement, which marks a significant milestone for Surrey. The report highlights that "Children in care have trusting and positive relationships with their Social Workers. Social Workers use creative life-story work to help children understand the reasons why they are in care." And "Staff are well-trained and committed, feel highly valued and are proud to work in Surrey." You can read the full report HERE. If you are considering your next professional opportunity and looking for an ambitious and highly motivated employer who is continuously striving for better services for children and young people, then our Surrey Children's Services would love to hear from you. About working with Children Looked After As a member in the Children Looked After Team, your aim and role will be to support children living with relatives, friends or foster families and perspective adopters or older children living in children's homes and semi-independent units. You will build sustainable relationships with them and plan for their permanence. You will be responsible for ensuring their safety and support them towards independence. Through regular visits, assessments and reviewing their Care Plan, you will nurture and develop meaningful relationships with these children; understand and interpret their wishes; and champion and support them to reach their full potential. Occasionally, you will be required to prepare reports and attend court. You will be supported in this challenging role with regular supervision and consultations with our Mental Health Focussed Social Worker. You will also find support by working alongside other social workers, family support workers and partnership organisations such as: Health Services, Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (New Leaf), Independent Reviewing officers and carers. You will also be supported in your career development by your management team and also by the Surrey Academy. One Voice In Surrey, you will have a sense of belonging within your individual team but also the wider service areas and directorate. You will receive high quality supervision, as there is a firm commitment towards dedicating time that focusses on the work you do with children and families, to enable you to work creatively and holistically in providing support and protection to children whilst also paying attention to your wellbeing and career development. This creates a sense of purpose and fulfilment with a clear pathway to achieve your future aspirations. Wherever you are in your career journey, Surrey is committed to supporting and nurturing you so that you can be the best version of yourself. Our Surrey Children's Service Academy currently has over 60 courses available and offers a bespoke learning programme so you can be at the forefront of best practice. Modules such as motivational interviewing and our total respect course allow you to feel empowered in having essential conversations whilst still ensuring a child centred approach to your practice. Our Inclusive Approach To apply you will need to upload your CV and answer the following questions. (no more than 200 words per question): Please tell us what has motivated you to apply for this role? Please tell us about the key skills and experience you will be able to bring to this role. Please tell us about an example that demonstrates how you have built long lasting relationships with children. If your application is shortlisted, you will be invited to a short first round virtual interview to explore your answers to the above questions (lasting approx. 15- 20 min). If your Teams call goes well, you will be invited for an in person interview, allowing you to meet the team, check out your potential office and get a feel for what your journey might look like. We are committed to inclusive recruitment. That's why, if you're invited to a face-to-face interview, we'll share the themes of the questions with you in advance. This way, you can prepare and feel comfortable knowing what topics will be covered during the process, allowing you to focus and confidently discuss your valuable skills and experiences. Fancy a chat? Our friendly teams could talk your socks off when it comes to all things Social Work. We'd love to hear from you and find out more about what you're looking for so if you'd like to talk to us please just drop a quick message to and we'll get a call arranged. We look forward to hearing from you! The job advert closes at 23:59 on the 27th October 2025. An enhanced DBS 'Disclosure and Barring Service' check for regulated activity (formerly known as CRB) and the Children's and Adults' Barred List checks will be required for this role. You will need to be registered with Social Work England. Surrey has both urban and rural areas and locality based social care workers will be expected to have a valid driving licence to drive in the UK, access to a vehicle and be willing to travel across a wide geographical area. Reasonable adjustments where needed will be made for successful applicants who have a disability or long term health condition to enable them to fulfil the requirements of the job. Local Government Reorganisation Surrey County Council is preparing for Local Government Reorganisation which will allow us to implement the Government led policy of devolution, which is all about giving more powers to local areas. Currently, Surrey has a two-tier council system, with 11 district and borough councils and a county council, all responsible for different services. All these councils will be reorganised into a smaller number of new unitary councils which will come into effect in April 2027. At this point, this role will be transferred, with all existing terms and conditions intact into one of the new unitary councils. Join our dynamic team and shape the future of local government. Make a lasting impact with innovative solutions and improved services for our community. Help us build a brighter future for our residents! Please see more information here: Information for applicants on Local Government Reorganisation - Surrey County Council. Our Values Our values are as important as our abilities and shape who we are as an organisation. Discover more about our values. Before submitting your application, we recommend you read the job description. Our Life at Surrey Handbook also provides insights of the culture at Surrey and how as a valued employee, you can help shape our Council. Our Commitment Surrey County Council is proud to be a Disability Confident Employer. A guaranteed interview will be offered to all disabled applications where: The candidate has evidenced the minimum criteria for the role through their application The candidate has chosen to share that they have a disability on the application form Our application form and onboarding process will provide an opportunity to request any reasonable adjustments for the interview and/or the role. We want to be an inclusive and diverse employer reflecting the community we serve and particularly welcome applications from all underrepresented groups. We look forward to receiving your application, please click on the apply online button below to submit.
Community Development Worker We are looking for a Community Development Worker to join the team, supporting the Edgbaston Neighbourhood Network Scheme. Position: Community Development Worker (Edgbaston Neighbourhood Network Scheme) Location: Edgbaston/hybrid (this role is based in the community) Hours: 1 x Full time (37hrs p/w). Job share would be considered Salary: £27,250 Contract: Permanent Closing Date: 5th October 2025 Interview Date: W/C 13th or 20th October The Role Neighbourhood Network Schemes (NNS) are responsible for building community capacity and developing a clear view of the existing community infrastructure and then building connections between assets, statutory organisations and local people. Edgbaston is one of 10 designated Localities in Birmingham. The purpose of NNS is to ensure that citizens over 50 and adults with additional needs can access community support, improving their wellbeing and quality of life. This is achieved through identifying, supporting and developing the community offer provided by individuals, groups, organisations, services and places in the constituency (we often refer to these collectively as assets ). Having moved on from the initial phase which was to map the area and build relationships this is now a role that is more about maintaining those relationships and increasing the capacity of these assets. However, there will always be a need to promote the NNS to new audiences and ensure knowledge of the area remains current so the role will continue to include developing networks and stakeholder engagement. Key duties and responsibilities include: Stakeholder Engagement Community Development Training and Promotion Administrative Duties About You We are looking for someone with excellent interpersonal skills and empathy with a range of client groups. You will have: A minimum of 2 years working in an engagement or community development role with diverse community settings with statutory and third sector organisations Recent experience of working with community/grassroots organisations An understanding of information sharing, consent and confidentiality issues and risks Experience and understanding of the importance of equalities, diversity and inclusion An understanding of the lived experience of individuals from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic backgrounds, LGBTQIA+ communities and those living with disability/additional needs About the Organisation A leading provider of services to the health and social care sector, where the aim is to reduce inequalities in learning, employment and health. As an employer, the organisation is proud to offer a range of benefits to staff including provision of workplace wellbeing support and activities, flexible working and a range of family friendly policies and subsidised parking. You may also have experience in areas such as Community Development, Community Engagement, Community Development Officer, Community Engagement Officer, Community Development Worker, Community Engagement Worker, Community Support, Community Partnerships. PLEASE NOTE: This role is being advertised by NFP People on behalf of the organisation.
Oct 06, 2025
Full time
Community Development Worker We are looking for a Community Development Worker to join the team, supporting the Edgbaston Neighbourhood Network Scheme. Position: Community Development Worker (Edgbaston Neighbourhood Network Scheme) Location: Edgbaston/hybrid (this role is based in the community) Hours: 1 x Full time (37hrs p/w). Job share would be considered Salary: £27,250 Contract: Permanent Closing Date: 5th October 2025 Interview Date: W/C 13th or 20th October The Role Neighbourhood Network Schemes (NNS) are responsible for building community capacity and developing a clear view of the existing community infrastructure and then building connections between assets, statutory organisations and local people. Edgbaston is one of 10 designated Localities in Birmingham. The purpose of NNS is to ensure that citizens over 50 and adults with additional needs can access community support, improving their wellbeing and quality of life. This is achieved through identifying, supporting and developing the community offer provided by individuals, groups, organisations, services and places in the constituency (we often refer to these collectively as assets ). Having moved on from the initial phase which was to map the area and build relationships this is now a role that is more about maintaining those relationships and increasing the capacity of these assets. However, there will always be a need to promote the NNS to new audiences and ensure knowledge of the area remains current so the role will continue to include developing networks and stakeholder engagement. Key duties and responsibilities include: Stakeholder Engagement Community Development Training and Promotion Administrative Duties About You We are looking for someone with excellent interpersonal skills and empathy with a range of client groups. You will have: A minimum of 2 years working in an engagement or community development role with diverse community settings with statutory and third sector organisations Recent experience of working with community/grassroots organisations An understanding of information sharing, consent and confidentiality issues and risks Experience and understanding of the importance of equalities, diversity and inclusion An understanding of the lived experience of individuals from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic backgrounds, LGBTQIA+ communities and those living with disability/additional needs About the Organisation A leading provider of services to the health and social care sector, where the aim is to reduce inequalities in learning, employment and health. As an employer, the organisation is proud to offer a range of benefits to staff including provision of workplace wellbeing support and activities, flexible working and a range of family friendly policies and subsidised parking. You may also have experience in areas such as Community Development, Community Engagement, Community Development Officer, Community Engagement Officer, Community Development Worker, Community Engagement Worker, Community Support, Community Partnerships. PLEASE NOTE: This role is being advertised by NFP People on behalf of the organisation.
University based - East London - 6 month temporary assignment Student Support Officer Hourly rate £21.93 ph Location: East London Job Type: Full-time We are seeking a dedicated Student Support Officer to join the Department of Law within the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences. This role is pivotal in providing high-standard support to our students, ensuring the effective and efficient delivery of services while enhancing the overall student experience. The successful candidate will be instrumental in the planning and implementation of Welcome Week, the Student Handbook, and leading various student support initiatives. Day-to-day of the role: Serve as the primary contact for all taught programme students, handling queries professionally and courteously, and upholding the reputation of the School and University. Provide pastoral support, offer first-line advice, signpost relevant services, and assist in developing personal development plans for students. Coordinate the induction programme during Welcome Week for undergraduate and postgraduate students in collaboration with school staff. Act as the secretary to the School's Extenuating Circumstances Boards and manage administrative processes related to extenuating circumstances claims. Maintain liaison with central Support Services and stay updated on new initiatives and changes. Assist in operational and administrative issues related to student feedback processes. Develop and maintain sections of the Virtual Learning Environment, SharePoint, and the school's website. Oversee the advisor allocation process and manage change of circumstance procedures for students. Develop strategies to improve and monitor student engagement and coordinate resource provision for students with disabilities. Work with relevant staff to coordinate the content and use of publicity materials and improve student communication. Produce the Student Handbook in collaboration with the Student Experience Manager and other colleagues. Manage the processes and procedures for Scholarships, ensuring the accuracy of information on the website. Represent the School's interests on various committees and working groups. Administer the process for module evaluations and other student surveys. Required Skills & Qualifications: Proven experience in student support or a similar role within an educational setting. Strong organizational and administrative skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, capable of working effectively with students, staff, and external bodies. Knowledge of educational support services and disability and equality legislation. Proficiency in using educational technology and information systems, such as Virtual Learning Environments and SharePoint. Ability to work flexibly and collaboratively within a team, covering for colleagues as needed. Please apply for this assignment if you feel that you have the relevant attributes
Oct 06, 2025
Full time
University based - East London - 6 month temporary assignment Student Support Officer Hourly rate £21.93 ph Location: East London Job Type: Full-time We are seeking a dedicated Student Support Officer to join the Department of Law within the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences. This role is pivotal in providing high-standard support to our students, ensuring the effective and efficient delivery of services while enhancing the overall student experience. The successful candidate will be instrumental in the planning and implementation of Welcome Week, the Student Handbook, and leading various student support initiatives. Day-to-day of the role: Serve as the primary contact for all taught programme students, handling queries professionally and courteously, and upholding the reputation of the School and University. Provide pastoral support, offer first-line advice, signpost relevant services, and assist in developing personal development plans for students. Coordinate the induction programme during Welcome Week for undergraduate and postgraduate students in collaboration with school staff. Act as the secretary to the School's Extenuating Circumstances Boards and manage administrative processes related to extenuating circumstances claims. Maintain liaison with central Support Services and stay updated on new initiatives and changes. Assist in operational and administrative issues related to student feedback processes. Develop and maintain sections of the Virtual Learning Environment, SharePoint, and the school's website. Oversee the advisor allocation process and manage change of circumstance procedures for students. Develop strategies to improve and monitor student engagement and coordinate resource provision for students with disabilities. Work with relevant staff to coordinate the content and use of publicity materials and improve student communication. Produce the Student Handbook in collaboration with the Student Experience Manager and other colleagues. Manage the processes and procedures for Scholarships, ensuring the accuracy of information on the website. Represent the School's interests on various committees and working groups. Administer the process for module evaluations and other student surveys. Required Skills & Qualifications: Proven experience in student support or a similar role within an educational setting. Strong organizational and administrative skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, capable of working effectively with students, staff, and external bodies. Knowledge of educational support services and disability and equality legislation. Proficiency in using educational technology and information systems, such as Virtual Learning Environments and SharePoint. Ability to work flexibly and collaboratively within a team, covering for colleagues as needed. Please apply for this assignment if you feel that you have the relevant attributes
Would you like to work in a forward-looking, agile, innovative, faith-based charity? One where you can bring your current skills and experience and develop your career through our global training partner. From its humble beginnings, ICC has become a trusted advocate and innovative leader in providing compassionate care for children with disabilities. For over 30 years, thousands of vulnerable children s lives have been transformed by the essential services we provide. Within China s ever-changing social landscape, ICC s nurturing care is modelling a new standard of support and empowerment for children with disabilities. Our dedicated team of therapists, special educators, social workers, vocational trainers and medical staff work tirelessly to help children live with hope, dignity and opportunity. Main purpose of the role As our Fundraising Manager, you will be responsible for the development and delivery of our fundraising strategy, working closely with the Executive Director, the Finance Team, the Insight Fundraising Officer and the Trust and Foundations consultants. The Fundraising Manager will develop existing income streams and strengthen stakeholder and supporter engagement. As Fundraising Manager, you ll work closely with other global team members to review and implement our fundraising strategy in line with our strategic goals. Main Responsibilities: Play a leading role in the development and delivery of ICC s fundraising strategy and the success of direct marketing, telemarketing and online campaigns to generate cash, regular giving and Gift Aid. Plan, research and implement all aspects of direct marketing aimed at acquiring and retaining new and existing supporters. Establish a robust donor stewardship strategy, building strong relationships with existing and potential donors and increasing donor retention and engagement Lead on the cultivation and stewardship of partnerships with churches. To manage the direction and relationship with our Trust and Foundation consultants by collaborating in the research, writing and submitting targeted Trust applications and report on grants awarded. Work with the team to support the legacy giving strategy, to maximise long-term income. To have oversight of the in-house CRM database (Microsoft D365). Work with the team to develop competency in the effective use of our CRM database as part of our donor stewardship and reporting structure. To assist and promote ICCs presence at fundraising and other events. Manage the ongoing development and implementation of a regular giving strategy and donor care to reduce attrition rates. Regularly monitor and evaluate direct marketing campaigns, Trust fundraising, recurring giving and legacy fundraising, provide results and feed the learning back into the organisation. To keep abreast of key issues and best practices within the direct marketing/fundraising sector. Ensure fundraising practices comply with GDPR, the Data Protection Act and the Code of Fundraising Practice. Undertake additional duties as requested. Line manage the Insight Fundraising Officer and lead our Trusts and Foundations partner. Fundraising Campaigns and Events Plan, coordinate, and manage our annual fundraising event. Support the Executive Director on other events. Project manage our newsletter and appeal campaigns. Safeguarding Statement International China Concern is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults in all our programmes and operations. We expect all staff, volunteers, and partners to uphold this commitment and adhere to our safeguarding policies and procedures. All staff play a critical role in ensuring that safeguarding is embedded within the organisation. This includes promoting a culture of safety, ensuring child protection risks are identified and mitigated, and supporting staff and partners to uphold safeguarding standards. Pre-employment checks will be conducted in line with safer recruitment practices, including criminal record checks, reference verification, and assessment of suitability to work with children. The successful candidate will be required to complete safeguarding training and demonstrate a strong understanding of child protection principles, particularly in international and cross-cultural contexts. We operate a zero-tolerance approach to abuse and exploitation. Safeguarding is everyone s responsibility, and we are committed to continuous learning and improvement to ensure the safety and wellbeing of every child we serve. We together are: Filled with FAITH, Moved with a heart of COMPASSION, Connected by a Spirit of COLLABORATION, Leading through INNOVATION, Serving with PROFESSIONALISM Our preference is for a full-time candidate working remotely. However, we are willing to consider applications from exceptional candidates who would only be interested in working part-time or as part of a job share. For the full person spec and job description, please refer to the attachment below.
Oct 06, 2025
Full time
Would you like to work in a forward-looking, agile, innovative, faith-based charity? One where you can bring your current skills and experience and develop your career through our global training partner. From its humble beginnings, ICC has become a trusted advocate and innovative leader in providing compassionate care for children with disabilities. For over 30 years, thousands of vulnerable children s lives have been transformed by the essential services we provide. Within China s ever-changing social landscape, ICC s nurturing care is modelling a new standard of support and empowerment for children with disabilities. Our dedicated team of therapists, special educators, social workers, vocational trainers and medical staff work tirelessly to help children live with hope, dignity and opportunity. Main purpose of the role As our Fundraising Manager, you will be responsible for the development and delivery of our fundraising strategy, working closely with the Executive Director, the Finance Team, the Insight Fundraising Officer and the Trust and Foundations consultants. The Fundraising Manager will develop existing income streams and strengthen stakeholder and supporter engagement. As Fundraising Manager, you ll work closely with other global team members to review and implement our fundraising strategy in line with our strategic goals. Main Responsibilities: Play a leading role in the development and delivery of ICC s fundraising strategy and the success of direct marketing, telemarketing and online campaigns to generate cash, regular giving and Gift Aid. Plan, research and implement all aspects of direct marketing aimed at acquiring and retaining new and existing supporters. Establish a robust donor stewardship strategy, building strong relationships with existing and potential donors and increasing donor retention and engagement Lead on the cultivation and stewardship of partnerships with churches. To manage the direction and relationship with our Trust and Foundation consultants by collaborating in the research, writing and submitting targeted Trust applications and report on grants awarded. Work with the team to support the legacy giving strategy, to maximise long-term income. To have oversight of the in-house CRM database (Microsoft D365). Work with the team to develop competency in the effective use of our CRM database as part of our donor stewardship and reporting structure. To assist and promote ICCs presence at fundraising and other events. Manage the ongoing development and implementation of a regular giving strategy and donor care to reduce attrition rates. Regularly monitor and evaluate direct marketing campaigns, Trust fundraising, recurring giving and legacy fundraising, provide results and feed the learning back into the organisation. To keep abreast of key issues and best practices within the direct marketing/fundraising sector. Ensure fundraising practices comply with GDPR, the Data Protection Act and the Code of Fundraising Practice. Undertake additional duties as requested. Line manage the Insight Fundraising Officer and lead our Trusts and Foundations partner. Fundraising Campaigns and Events Plan, coordinate, and manage our annual fundraising event. Support the Executive Director on other events. Project manage our newsletter and appeal campaigns. Safeguarding Statement International China Concern is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults in all our programmes and operations. We expect all staff, volunteers, and partners to uphold this commitment and adhere to our safeguarding policies and procedures. All staff play a critical role in ensuring that safeguarding is embedded within the organisation. This includes promoting a culture of safety, ensuring child protection risks are identified and mitigated, and supporting staff and partners to uphold safeguarding standards. Pre-employment checks will be conducted in line with safer recruitment practices, including criminal record checks, reference verification, and assessment of suitability to work with children. The successful candidate will be required to complete safeguarding training and demonstrate a strong understanding of child protection principles, particularly in international and cross-cultural contexts. We operate a zero-tolerance approach to abuse and exploitation. Safeguarding is everyone s responsibility, and we are committed to continuous learning and improvement to ensure the safety and wellbeing of every child we serve. We together are: Filled with FAITH, Moved with a heart of COMPASSION, Connected by a Spirit of COLLABORATION, Leading through INNOVATION, Serving with PROFESSIONALISM Our preference is for a full-time candidate working remotely. However, we are willing to consider applications from exceptional candidates who would only be interested in working part-time or as part of a job share. For the full person spec and job description, please refer to the attachment below.
Support Worker - Supported Living / Mental Health - £26.9k to £28.8k + allowances + excellent benefits - SE London / Catford This is an opportunity for an experienced Support Worker to join a not-for-profit organisation that provides supported living and supported housing services for vulnerable individuals who have experienced social exclusion, disadvantages or homelessness but have retained the capacity to make independent choices. They work proactively with their partners to support their residents through their journey to independence and social inclusion. The Support Worker will take a person-centred approach and work within a high or medium support service, housing vulnerable adults with enduring mental health and challenging behaviours. The post holder will empower the residents and support them on their journey to independent living, whilst along the way help to make each day of their lives as fulfilling and meaningful as possible. SALARY ETC: £26.9k, reviewed to £28.8k after probation period. Sleep-in allowance when on sleep in shift, of £70 Excellent benefits package that includes; enhanced holidays, healthcare plan and wellness, learning and development, retail discounts, additional leave, events etc. Permanent, full-time role, 37.5 hours/week Various shifts on a rota basis, including day, evening and occasional weekend and sleep-in shifts (allowance paid for sleep-in shifts) South East London / Catford REQUIREMENTS: At least 2 years' experience as a Support Worker within mental health services/supported living services. Experience of providing high dependency support. Experience of working with 10 to 15 clients/caseloads at a time. Must be living in UK, with full rights to work in the UK (No Sponsorship available). Undergraduate degree or vocational qualification in health and social care. Good knowledge of mental health-related illnesses & awareness/experience of supported living. To be aware of the needs of service users of a supported living environment. Great administration and organisation skills. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills in order to communicate appropriately with people at all levels. Self-motivated and able to use own initiative to find solutions. Warm and friendly demeanour with a positive and open-minded attitude. DUTIES TO INCLUDE: Commit to a 24hr premises rota to ensure safety and security of tenants and ensure that unauthorised persons are not permitted into the premises. To be responsible for a caseload of clients and for completing personalised needs and safety assessments, creating person centred support plans and identifying SMART goals with the active involvement of tenants and where possible their relatives and other professionals involved in their support provision. Review needs assessments, risk assessments and support plans regularly. Whilst liaising with Revenues & Benefit Officer, support tenants with welfare benefits and housing options. Manage daily interactions and tenant queries in a way which provides reassurance and understanding. Assist in the reception of tenants, relatives and visitors to the Accommodation and maintain excellent hospitality. Perform routine health, safety, security and surveillance checks to monitor tenant wellbeing. To handle incidents in a calm and professional manner and to fully record and report all occurrences. Ensure tenants are aware of all appointments and accompanied to such appointments if needed. Attend supervision sessions and training and review, external partner agencies. Supporting tenants with social inclusion, and empowering them to be involved in education and employment. To support in clearing and re-furnishing vacancy rooms in preparation for re-letting. To support clients to clean and tidy their rooms where this is an identified area of support.
Oct 06, 2025
Full time
Support Worker - Supported Living / Mental Health - £26.9k to £28.8k + allowances + excellent benefits - SE London / Catford This is an opportunity for an experienced Support Worker to join a not-for-profit organisation that provides supported living and supported housing services for vulnerable individuals who have experienced social exclusion, disadvantages or homelessness but have retained the capacity to make independent choices. They work proactively with their partners to support their residents through their journey to independence and social inclusion. The Support Worker will take a person-centred approach and work within a high or medium support service, housing vulnerable adults with enduring mental health and challenging behaviours. The post holder will empower the residents and support them on their journey to independent living, whilst along the way help to make each day of their lives as fulfilling and meaningful as possible. SALARY ETC: £26.9k, reviewed to £28.8k after probation period. Sleep-in allowance when on sleep in shift, of £70 Excellent benefits package that includes; enhanced holidays, healthcare plan and wellness, learning and development, retail discounts, additional leave, events etc. Permanent, full-time role, 37.5 hours/week Various shifts on a rota basis, including day, evening and occasional weekend and sleep-in shifts (allowance paid for sleep-in shifts) South East London / Catford REQUIREMENTS: At least 2 years' experience as a Support Worker within mental health services/supported living services. Experience of providing high dependency support. Experience of working with 10 to 15 clients/caseloads at a time. Must be living in UK, with full rights to work in the UK (No Sponsorship available). Undergraduate degree or vocational qualification in health and social care. Good knowledge of mental health-related illnesses & awareness/experience of supported living. To be aware of the needs of service users of a supported living environment. Great administration and organisation skills. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills in order to communicate appropriately with people at all levels. Self-motivated and able to use own initiative to find solutions. Warm and friendly demeanour with a positive and open-minded attitude. DUTIES TO INCLUDE: Commit to a 24hr premises rota to ensure safety and security of tenants and ensure that unauthorised persons are not permitted into the premises. To be responsible for a caseload of clients and for completing personalised needs and safety assessments, creating person centred support plans and identifying SMART goals with the active involvement of tenants and where possible their relatives and other professionals involved in their support provision. Review needs assessments, risk assessments and support plans regularly. Whilst liaising with Revenues & Benefit Officer, support tenants with welfare benefits and housing options. Manage daily interactions and tenant queries in a way which provides reassurance and understanding. Assist in the reception of tenants, relatives and visitors to the Accommodation and maintain excellent hospitality. Perform routine health, safety, security and surveillance checks to monitor tenant wellbeing. To handle incidents in a calm and professional manner and to fully record and report all occurrences. Ensure tenants are aware of all appointments and accompanied to such appointments if needed. Attend supervision sessions and training and review, external partner agencies. Supporting tenants with social inclusion, and empowering them to be involved in education and employment. To support in clearing and re-furnishing vacancy rooms in preparation for re-letting. To support clients to clean and tidy their rooms where this is an identified area of support.
Nottinghamshire County Council
Nottingham, Nottinghamshire
Join the Urgent & Emergency Care Team's, we have posts available in South and Mid of the County. Are you ready to take on an exciting challenge in a fast-paced, supportive team? We're looking for dynamic, enthusiastic and compassionate individuals with relevant knowledge, skills and expertise in all areas of Social Work practice and hospital discharge to join us in our Urgent and Emergency Care Teams. You will develop as a practice lead which will be integral to supporting the Team Manager to implement change and embed new ways of working. The ideal candidate will have a passion for Social Work with the ability to enable effective integrated working with partners and the promoting of independence through reablement and enablement approaches. The preferred candidate will supervise and mentor staff and be responsible for managing a small complex caseload of a mixed priority of work. You will have experience of safeguarding vulnerable people and will act as a safeguarding manager for the people you supervise. Using strength-based approaches you will promote the principles of choice and control, personalisation, and self-directed support to ensure that where possible people and their care givers can assess and manage their own needs, risks, and uncertainties. You will work with other Social Workers, Occupational Therapists and Community Care Officers in a fast-paced team. Key Skills: Building trusted relationships. Active listening to understand what matters most to the people you work with. Ensuring that a person wishes, feelings and beliefs are central to decision making. Connecting people to wider networks of support and opportunity. Keeping in touch with people to ensure that things or working well and if anything needs to change. Essential requirements: Recognising that people are the experts in their own lives. Communicating respectfully with and about people. Thinking and acting creatively. Professionally challenging circumstances and environments that marginalise, exclude or oppress. Critical reflective practice and a desire for continuous learning and professional development. You will be required to: Respect the dignity and diversity of the people you're working with. Understand and respond to people's unique needs and aspirations. Uphold human rights and social justice. Have professional curiosity. What We Offer: Latest technology for flexible working. Mileage payment. A comprehensive career pathway with induction, supervision, and Continuous Professional Development (CPD). An excellent occupational pension scheme. A flexible and supportive work environment. Generous annual leave plus 8 statutory bank holidays. Nottinghamshire County Council values its employees and is committed to their growth and well-being. We are on a journey to enhance the cultural priorities of Adult Social Care, shaping a positive and inclusive environment. In return for your commitment, we will provide a supportive team environment with access to professional development opportunities to progress your career and meet your continued professional development. You will receive regular supervision, both formally and informally and be supported to develop your skills within practice. You must have a Social Work Qualification and be registered by Social Work England. You will either be an Approved Mental Health Practitioner (AMHP) a Best Interests Assessor (BIA) or Practice Educator (Level 2) Knowledge and experience of safeguarding adult's work within multi-agency procedures and experience of staff supervision, training, and development. You will have a full driver's licence and the use of a car for work. Working Hours Monday to Thursday: 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM. Friday: 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM Office presence: 2 days per week Who We're Looking For If you're creative, resilient, and passionate about supporting people in the community, we'd love to hear from you! This is a fantastic opportunity to develop your skills and make a real difference within a welcoming, values-driven team. Please contact Abby Parish (Team Manager) on or Kerry Birkinshaw (Team Manager) on if you want to discuss further.
Oct 06, 2025
Full time
Join the Urgent & Emergency Care Team's, we have posts available in South and Mid of the County. Are you ready to take on an exciting challenge in a fast-paced, supportive team? We're looking for dynamic, enthusiastic and compassionate individuals with relevant knowledge, skills and expertise in all areas of Social Work practice and hospital discharge to join us in our Urgent and Emergency Care Teams. You will develop as a practice lead which will be integral to supporting the Team Manager to implement change and embed new ways of working. The ideal candidate will have a passion for Social Work with the ability to enable effective integrated working with partners and the promoting of independence through reablement and enablement approaches. The preferred candidate will supervise and mentor staff and be responsible for managing a small complex caseload of a mixed priority of work. You will have experience of safeguarding vulnerable people and will act as a safeguarding manager for the people you supervise. Using strength-based approaches you will promote the principles of choice and control, personalisation, and self-directed support to ensure that where possible people and their care givers can assess and manage their own needs, risks, and uncertainties. You will work with other Social Workers, Occupational Therapists and Community Care Officers in a fast-paced team. Key Skills: Building trusted relationships. Active listening to understand what matters most to the people you work with. Ensuring that a person wishes, feelings and beliefs are central to decision making. Connecting people to wider networks of support and opportunity. Keeping in touch with people to ensure that things or working well and if anything needs to change. Essential requirements: Recognising that people are the experts in their own lives. Communicating respectfully with and about people. Thinking and acting creatively. Professionally challenging circumstances and environments that marginalise, exclude or oppress. Critical reflective practice and a desire for continuous learning and professional development. You will be required to: Respect the dignity and diversity of the people you're working with. Understand and respond to people's unique needs and aspirations. Uphold human rights and social justice. Have professional curiosity. What We Offer: Latest technology for flexible working. Mileage payment. A comprehensive career pathway with induction, supervision, and Continuous Professional Development (CPD). An excellent occupational pension scheme. A flexible and supportive work environment. Generous annual leave plus 8 statutory bank holidays. Nottinghamshire County Council values its employees and is committed to their growth and well-being. We are on a journey to enhance the cultural priorities of Adult Social Care, shaping a positive and inclusive environment. In return for your commitment, we will provide a supportive team environment with access to professional development opportunities to progress your career and meet your continued professional development. You will receive regular supervision, both formally and informally and be supported to develop your skills within practice. You must have a Social Work Qualification and be registered by Social Work England. You will either be an Approved Mental Health Practitioner (AMHP) a Best Interests Assessor (BIA) or Practice Educator (Level 2) Knowledge and experience of safeguarding adult's work within multi-agency procedures and experience of staff supervision, training, and development. You will have a full driver's licence and the use of a car for work. Working Hours Monday to Thursday: 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM. Friday: 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM Office presence: 2 days per week Who We're Looking For If you're creative, resilient, and passionate about supporting people in the community, we'd love to hear from you! This is a fantastic opportunity to develop your skills and make a real difference within a welcoming, values-driven team. Please contact Abby Parish (Team Manager) on or Kerry Birkinshaw (Team Manager) on if you want to discuss further.
Nottinghamshire County Council are looking for dynamic social workers with relevant knowledge, skills and expertise in all areas of Adult Social Work practice that have arisen across our North Notts Urgent & Emergency Care Teams. You will work as part of one of our countywide Urgent & Emergency Care Team in a time of change and development to improve outcomes for the people of Nottinghamshire. We support people to live ordinary lives in the place they call home with the people and things they love, and we start by understanding what a good life looks like for them and how we can work together to achieve it. We are recruiting Social Worker's to work alongside people and their families seeking or drawing on support to live lives that they chose to lead, whatever their disability, age or stage in life. The Urgent and Emergency Care teams work to a Discharge to Assess model with partners from Acute and Community Health. Referrals into the service originate from the three acute hospital trusts within Nottinghamshire. Our teams work as part of an integrated multidisciplinary transfer of care hubs based within Kings Mill Hospital, Queens Medical Centre & Bassetlaw Hospital to plan supported discharges with short term social care support as needed. Once discharged, the goal is for the person to continue their recovery, rehabilitation, and reablement, where we will then support with assessments to promote the individual's independence and well-being. You will be responsible for identifying a person's goals and aspirations and the initiation and coordination of a range of outcomes to meet them such as the potential for reablement and enablement opportunities and access to those services. Using strength-based approaches you will promote the principles of choice and control, personalisation and self-directed support to ensure that people can assess and manage their own needs, risks and uncertainties. You will work alongside other Social Workers, Occupational Therapists and Community Care Officers in a fast paced, supportive team. Good organisational skills and the ability to manage a case load of a mixed priority of work is important. Key Skills: Building trusted relationships. Active listening to understand what matters most to the people you work with. Ensuring that a person wishes, feelings and beliefs are central to decision making. Connecting people to wider networks of support and opportunity. Keeping in touch with people to ensure that things or working well and if anything needs to change. Essential requirements: Recognising that people are the experts in their own lives. Communicating respectfully with and about people. Thinking and acting creatively. Professionally challenging circumstances and environments that marginalise, exclude or oppress. Critical reflective practice and a desire for continuous learning and professional development. You will be required to: Respect the dignity and diversity of the people you're working with. Understand and respond to people's unique needs and aspirations. Uphold human rights and social justice. Have professional curiosity. What We Offer: Latest technology for flexible working. Mileage payment. A comprehensive career pathway with induction, supervision, and Continuous Professional Development (CPD). An excellent occupational pension scheme. A flexible and supportive work environment. Generous annual leave plus 8 statutory bank holidays. You must have a recognised social work qualification, registration with Social Work England and a sound knowledge base of relevant social care legislation. Experience of working with adult safeguarding and partnership working with health, external agencies and providers. There is an expectation that Social Workers work flexibly in partnership with colleagues across the UEC teams as required to manage pressures and achieve the best outcomes for the people of Nottinghamshire. The UEC teams cover the transfer of care hub at weekends and bank holidays and this opportunity will be offered on a voluntary rota basis for enhanced pay Nottinghamshire County Council values its employees and is committed to their growth and well-being. We are on a journey to enhance the cultural priorities of Adult Social Care, shaping a positive and inclusive environment. In return for your commitment, we will provide a supportive team environment with access to professional development opportunities. You will receive regular supervision, both formally and informally and be supported to attend training to progress your career and meet Social Work England's continued professional development requirements (CPD) . Applications are encouraged from both Band A and B Social Worker's. For Band B, you must have at least 2 years' experience as a qualified Social Worker. The ability to drive and regular use of a car for work is essential unless disability precludes this. Please be advised that all applicants must have the legal right to work in the United Kingdom at the time of application. The Council will not be offering visa sponsorship for this position. If you are unable to provide evidence of your right to work, your application will not be considered further.
Oct 06, 2025
Full time
Nottinghamshire County Council are looking for dynamic social workers with relevant knowledge, skills and expertise in all areas of Adult Social Work practice that have arisen across our North Notts Urgent & Emergency Care Teams. You will work as part of one of our countywide Urgent & Emergency Care Team in a time of change and development to improve outcomes for the people of Nottinghamshire. We support people to live ordinary lives in the place they call home with the people and things they love, and we start by understanding what a good life looks like for them and how we can work together to achieve it. We are recruiting Social Worker's to work alongside people and their families seeking or drawing on support to live lives that they chose to lead, whatever their disability, age or stage in life. The Urgent and Emergency Care teams work to a Discharge to Assess model with partners from Acute and Community Health. Referrals into the service originate from the three acute hospital trusts within Nottinghamshire. Our teams work as part of an integrated multidisciplinary transfer of care hubs based within Kings Mill Hospital, Queens Medical Centre & Bassetlaw Hospital to plan supported discharges with short term social care support as needed. Once discharged, the goal is for the person to continue their recovery, rehabilitation, and reablement, where we will then support with assessments to promote the individual's independence and well-being. You will be responsible for identifying a person's goals and aspirations and the initiation and coordination of a range of outcomes to meet them such as the potential for reablement and enablement opportunities and access to those services. Using strength-based approaches you will promote the principles of choice and control, personalisation and self-directed support to ensure that people can assess and manage their own needs, risks and uncertainties. You will work alongside other Social Workers, Occupational Therapists and Community Care Officers in a fast paced, supportive team. Good organisational skills and the ability to manage a case load of a mixed priority of work is important. Key Skills: Building trusted relationships. Active listening to understand what matters most to the people you work with. Ensuring that a person wishes, feelings and beliefs are central to decision making. Connecting people to wider networks of support and opportunity. Keeping in touch with people to ensure that things or working well and if anything needs to change. Essential requirements: Recognising that people are the experts in their own lives. Communicating respectfully with and about people. Thinking and acting creatively. Professionally challenging circumstances and environments that marginalise, exclude or oppress. Critical reflective practice and a desire for continuous learning and professional development. You will be required to: Respect the dignity and diversity of the people you're working with. Understand and respond to people's unique needs and aspirations. Uphold human rights and social justice. Have professional curiosity. What We Offer: Latest technology for flexible working. Mileage payment. A comprehensive career pathway with induction, supervision, and Continuous Professional Development (CPD). An excellent occupational pension scheme. A flexible and supportive work environment. Generous annual leave plus 8 statutory bank holidays. You must have a recognised social work qualification, registration with Social Work England and a sound knowledge base of relevant social care legislation. Experience of working with adult safeguarding and partnership working with health, external agencies and providers. There is an expectation that Social Workers work flexibly in partnership with colleagues across the UEC teams as required to manage pressures and achieve the best outcomes for the people of Nottinghamshire. The UEC teams cover the transfer of care hub at weekends and bank holidays and this opportunity will be offered on a voluntary rota basis for enhanced pay Nottinghamshire County Council values its employees and is committed to their growth and well-being. We are on a journey to enhance the cultural priorities of Adult Social Care, shaping a positive and inclusive environment. In return for your commitment, we will provide a supportive team environment with access to professional development opportunities. You will receive regular supervision, both formally and informally and be supported to attend training to progress your career and meet Social Work England's continued professional development requirements (CPD) . Applications are encouraged from both Band A and B Social Worker's. For Band B, you must have at least 2 years' experience as a qualified Social Worker. The ability to drive and regular use of a car for work is essential unless disability precludes this. Please be advised that all applicants must have the legal right to work in the United Kingdom at the time of application. The Council will not be offering visa sponsorship for this position. If you are unable to provide evidence of your right to work, your application will not be considered further.
University based - East London - 6 month temporary assignment Student Support Officer Hourly rate £21.93 ph Location: East London Job Type: Full-time We are seeking a dedicated Student Support Officer to join the Department of Law within the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences. This role is pivotal in providing high-standard support to our students, ensuring the effective and efficient delivery of services while enhancing the overall student experience. The successful candidate will be instrumental in the planning and implementation of Welcome Week, the Student Handbook, and leading various student support initiatives. Day-to-day of the role: Serve as the primary contact for all taught programme students, handling queries professionally and courteously, and upholding the reputation of the School and University. Provide pastoral support, offer first-line advice, signpost relevant services, and assist in developing personal development plans for students. Coordinate the induction programme during Welcome Week for undergraduate and postgraduate students in collaboration with school staff. Act as the secretary to the School's Extenuating Circumstances Boards and manage administrative processes related to extenuating circumstances claims. Maintain liaison with central Support Services and stay updated on new initiatives and changes. Assist in operational and administrative issues related to student feedback processes. Develop and maintain sections of the Virtual Learning Environment, SharePoint, and the school's website. Oversee the advisor allocation process and manage change of circumstance procedures for students. Develop strategies to improve and monitor student engagement and coordinate resource provision for students with disabilities. Work with relevant staff to coordinate the content and use of publicity materials and improve student communication. Produce the Student Handbook in collaboration with the Student Experience Manager and other colleagues. Manage the processes and procedures for Scholarships, ensuring the accuracy of information on the website. Represent the School's interests on various committees and working groups. Administer the process for module evaluations and other student surveys. Required Skills & Qualifications: Proven experience in student support or a similar role within an educational setting. Strong organizational and administrative skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, capable of working effectively with students, staff, and external bodies. Knowledge of educational support services and disability and equality legislation. Proficiency in using educational technology and information systems, such as Virtual Learning Environments and SharePoint. Ability to work flexibly and collaboratively within a team, covering for colleagues as needed. Please apply for this assignment if you feel that you have the relevant attributes
Oct 05, 2025
Full time
University based - East London - 6 month temporary assignment Student Support Officer Hourly rate £21.93 ph Location: East London Job Type: Full-time We are seeking a dedicated Student Support Officer to join the Department of Law within the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences. This role is pivotal in providing high-standard support to our students, ensuring the effective and efficient delivery of services while enhancing the overall student experience. The successful candidate will be instrumental in the planning and implementation of Welcome Week, the Student Handbook, and leading various student support initiatives. Day-to-day of the role: Serve as the primary contact for all taught programme students, handling queries professionally and courteously, and upholding the reputation of the School and University. Provide pastoral support, offer first-line advice, signpost relevant services, and assist in developing personal development plans for students. Coordinate the induction programme during Welcome Week for undergraduate and postgraduate students in collaboration with school staff. Act as the secretary to the School's Extenuating Circumstances Boards and manage administrative processes related to extenuating circumstances claims. Maintain liaison with central Support Services and stay updated on new initiatives and changes. Assist in operational and administrative issues related to student feedback processes. Develop and maintain sections of the Virtual Learning Environment, SharePoint, and the school's website. Oversee the advisor allocation process and manage change of circumstance procedures for students. Develop strategies to improve and monitor student engagement and coordinate resource provision for students with disabilities. Work with relevant staff to coordinate the content and use of publicity materials and improve student communication. Produce the Student Handbook in collaboration with the Student Experience Manager and other colleagues. Manage the processes and procedures for Scholarships, ensuring the accuracy of information on the website. Represent the School's interests on various committees and working groups. Administer the process for module evaluations and other student surveys. Required Skills & Qualifications: Proven experience in student support or a similar role within an educational setting. Strong organizational and administrative skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, capable of working effectively with students, staff, and external bodies. Knowledge of educational support services and disability and equality legislation. Proficiency in using educational technology and information systems, such as Virtual Learning Environments and SharePoint. Ability to work flexibly and collaboratively within a team, covering for colleagues as needed. Please apply for this assignment if you feel that you have the relevant attributes
Nottinghamshire County Council
Nottingham, Nottinghamshire
Join the Urgent & Emergency Care Team's, we have posts available in South and Mid of the County. Are you ready to take on an exciting challenge in a fast-paced, supportive team? We're looking for dynamic, enthusiastic and compassionate individuals with relevant knowledge, skills and expertise in all areas of Social Work practice and hospital discharge to join us in our Urgent and Emergency Care Teams. You will develop as a practice lead which will be integral to supporting the Team Manager to implement change and embed new ways of working. The ideal candidate will have a passion for Social Work with the ability to enable effective integrated working with partners and the promoting of independence through reablement and enablement approaches. The preferred candidate will supervise and mentor staff and be responsible for managing a small complex caseload of a mixed priority of work. You will have experience of safeguarding vulnerable people and will act as a safeguarding manager for the people you supervise. Using strength-based approaches you will promote the principles of choice and control, personalisation, and self-directed support to ensure that where possible people and their care givers can assess and manage their own needs, risks, and uncertainties. You will work with other Social Workers, Occupational Therapists and Community Care Officers in a fast-paced team. Key Skills: Building trusted relationships. Active listening to understand what matters most to the people you work with. Ensuring that a person wishes, feelings and beliefs are central to decision making. Connecting people to wider networks of support and opportunity. Keeping in touch with people to ensure that things or working well and if anything needs to change. Essential requirements: Recognising that people are the experts in their own lives. Communicating respectfully with and about people. Thinking and acting creatively. Professionally challenging circumstances and environments that marginalise, exclude or oppress. Critical reflective practice and a desire for continuous learning and professional development. You will be required to: Respect the dignity and diversity of the people you're working with. Understand and respond to people's unique needs and aspirations. Uphold human rights and social justice. Have professional curiosity. What We Offer: Latest technology for flexible working. Mileage payment. A comprehensive career pathway with induction, supervision, and Continuous Professional Development (CPD). An excellent occupational pension scheme. A flexible and supportive work environment. Generous annual leave plus 8 statutory bank holidays. Nottinghamshire County Council values its employees and is committed to their growth and well-being. We are on a journey to enhance the cultural priorities of Adult Social Care, shaping a positive and inclusive environment. In return for your commitment, we will provide a supportive team environment with access to professional development opportunities to progress your career and meet your continued professional development. You will receive regular supervision, both formally and informally and be supported to develop your skills within practice. You must have a Social Work Qualification and be registered by Social Work England. You will either be an Approved Mental Health Practitioner (AMHP) a Best Interests Assessor (BIA) or Practice Educator (Level 2) Knowledge and experience of safeguarding adult's work within multi-agency procedures and experience of staff supervision, training, and development. You will have a full driver's licence and the use of a car for work. Working Hours Monday to Thursday: 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM. Friday: 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM Office presence: 2 days per week Who We're Looking For If you're creative, resilient, and passionate about supporting people in the community, we'd love to hear from you! This is a fantastic opportunity to develop your skills and make a real difference within a welcoming, values-driven team. Please contact Abby Parish (Team Manager) on or Kerry Birkinshaw (Team Manager) on if you want to discuss further.
Oct 05, 2025
Full time
Join the Urgent & Emergency Care Team's, we have posts available in South and Mid of the County. Are you ready to take on an exciting challenge in a fast-paced, supportive team? We're looking for dynamic, enthusiastic and compassionate individuals with relevant knowledge, skills and expertise in all areas of Social Work practice and hospital discharge to join us in our Urgent and Emergency Care Teams. You will develop as a practice lead which will be integral to supporting the Team Manager to implement change and embed new ways of working. The ideal candidate will have a passion for Social Work with the ability to enable effective integrated working with partners and the promoting of independence through reablement and enablement approaches. The preferred candidate will supervise and mentor staff and be responsible for managing a small complex caseload of a mixed priority of work. You will have experience of safeguarding vulnerable people and will act as a safeguarding manager for the people you supervise. Using strength-based approaches you will promote the principles of choice and control, personalisation, and self-directed support to ensure that where possible people and their care givers can assess and manage their own needs, risks, and uncertainties. You will work with other Social Workers, Occupational Therapists and Community Care Officers in a fast-paced team. Key Skills: Building trusted relationships. Active listening to understand what matters most to the people you work with. Ensuring that a person wishes, feelings and beliefs are central to decision making. Connecting people to wider networks of support and opportunity. Keeping in touch with people to ensure that things or working well and if anything needs to change. Essential requirements: Recognising that people are the experts in their own lives. Communicating respectfully with and about people. Thinking and acting creatively. Professionally challenging circumstances and environments that marginalise, exclude or oppress. Critical reflective practice and a desire for continuous learning and professional development. You will be required to: Respect the dignity and diversity of the people you're working with. Understand and respond to people's unique needs and aspirations. Uphold human rights and social justice. Have professional curiosity. What We Offer: Latest technology for flexible working. Mileage payment. A comprehensive career pathway with induction, supervision, and Continuous Professional Development (CPD). An excellent occupational pension scheme. A flexible and supportive work environment. Generous annual leave plus 8 statutory bank holidays. Nottinghamshire County Council values its employees and is committed to their growth and well-being. We are on a journey to enhance the cultural priorities of Adult Social Care, shaping a positive and inclusive environment. In return for your commitment, we will provide a supportive team environment with access to professional development opportunities to progress your career and meet your continued professional development. You will receive regular supervision, both formally and informally and be supported to develop your skills within practice. You must have a Social Work Qualification and be registered by Social Work England. You will either be an Approved Mental Health Practitioner (AMHP) a Best Interests Assessor (BIA) or Practice Educator (Level 2) Knowledge and experience of safeguarding adult's work within multi-agency procedures and experience of staff supervision, training, and development. You will have a full driver's licence and the use of a car for work. Working Hours Monday to Thursday: 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM. Friday: 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM Office presence: 2 days per week Who We're Looking For If you're creative, resilient, and passionate about supporting people in the community, we'd love to hear from you! This is a fantastic opportunity to develop your skills and make a real difference within a welcoming, values-driven team. Please contact Abby Parish (Team Manager) on or Kerry Birkinshaw (Team Manager) on if you want to discuss further.
Nottinghamshire County Council are looking for dynamic social workers with relevant knowledge, skills and expertise in all areas of Adult Social Work practice that have arisen across our North Notts Urgent & Emergency Care Teams. You will work as part of one of our countywide Urgent & Emergency Care Team in a time of change and development to improve outcomes for the people of Nottinghamshire. We support people to live ordinary lives in the place they call home with the people and things they love, and we start by understanding what a good life looks like for them and how we can work together to achieve it. We are recruiting Social Worker's to work alongside people and their families seeking or drawing on support to live lives that they chose to lead, whatever their disability, age or stage in life. The Urgent and Emergency Care teams work to a Discharge to Assess model with partners from Acute and Community Health. Referrals into the service originate from the three acute hospital trusts within Nottinghamshire. Our teams work as part of an integrated multidisciplinary transfer of care hubs based within Kings Mill Hospital, Queens Medical Centre & Bassetlaw Hospital to plan supported discharges with short term social care support as needed. Once discharged, the goal is for the person to continue their recovery, rehabilitation, and reablement, where we will then support with assessments to promote the individual's independence and well-being. You will be responsible for identifying a person's goals and aspirations and the initiation and coordination of a range of outcomes to meet them such as the potential for reablement and enablement opportunities and access to those services. Using strength-based approaches you will promote the principles of choice and control, personalisation and self-directed support to ensure that people can assess and manage their own needs, risks and uncertainties. You will work alongside other Social Workers, Occupational Therapists and Community Care Officers in a fast paced, supportive team. Good organisational skills and the ability to manage a case load of a mixed priority of work is important. Key Skills: Building trusted relationships. Active listening to understand what matters most to the people you work with. Ensuring that a person wishes, feelings and beliefs are central to decision making. Connecting people to wider networks of support and opportunity. Keeping in touch with people to ensure that things or working well and if anything needs to change. Essential requirements: Recognising that people are the experts in their own lives. Communicating respectfully with and about people. Thinking and acting creatively. Professionally challenging circumstances and environments that marginalise, exclude or oppress. Critical reflective practice and a desire for continuous learning and professional development. You will be required to: Respect the dignity and diversity of the people you're working with. Understand and respond to people's unique needs and aspirations. Uphold human rights and social justice. Have professional curiosity. What We Offer: Latest technology for flexible working. Mileage payment. A comprehensive career pathway with induction, supervision, and Continuous Professional Development (CPD). An excellent occupational pension scheme. A flexible and supportive work environment. Generous annual leave plus 8 statutory bank holidays. You must have a recognised social work qualification, registration with Social Work England and a sound knowledge base of relevant social care legislation. Experience of working with adult safeguarding and partnership working with health, external agencies and providers. There is an expectation that Social Workers work flexibly in partnership with colleagues across the UEC teams as required to manage pressures and achieve the best outcomes for the people of Nottinghamshire. The UEC teams cover the transfer of care hub at weekends and bank holidays and this opportunity will be offered on a voluntary rota basis for enhanced pay Nottinghamshire County Council values its employees and is committed to their growth and well-being. We are on a journey to enhance the cultural priorities of Adult Social Care, shaping a positive and inclusive environment. In return for your commitment, we will provide a supportive team environment with access to professional development opportunities. You will receive regular supervision, both formally and informally and be supported to attend training to progress your career and meet Social Work England's continued professional development requirements (CPD) . Applications are encouraged from both Band A and B Social Worker's. For Band B, you must have at least 2 years' experience as a qualified Social Worker. The ability to drive and regular use of a car for work is essential unless disability precludes this. Please be advised that all applicants must have the legal right to work in the United Kingdom at the time of application. The Council will not be offering visa sponsorship for this position. If you are unable to provide evidence of your right to work, your application will not be considered further.
Oct 05, 2025
Full time
Nottinghamshire County Council are looking for dynamic social workers with relevant knowledge, skills and expertise in all areas of Adult Social Work practice that have arisen across our North Notts Urgent & Emergency Care Teams. You will work as part of one of our countywide Urgent & Emergency Care Team in a time of change and development to improve outcomes for the people of Nottinghamshire. We support people to live ordinary lives in the place they call home with the people and things they love, and we start by understanding what a good life looks like for them and how we can work together to achieve it. We are recruiting Social Worker's to work alongside people and their families seeking or drawing on support to live lives that they chose to lead, whatever their disability, age or stage in life. The Urgent and Emergency Care teams work to a Discharge to Assess model with partners from Acute and Community Health. Referrals into the service originate from the three acute hospital trusts within Nottinghamshire. Our teams work as part of an integrated multidisciplinary transfer of care hubs based within Kings Mill Hospital, Queens Medical Centre & Bassetlaw Hospital to plan supported discharges with short term social care support as needed. Once discharged, the goal is for the person to continue their recovery, rehabilitation, and reablement, where we will then support with assessments to promote the individual's independence and well-being. You will be responsible for identifying a person's goals and aspirations and the initiation and coordination of a range of outcomes to meet them such as the potential for reablement and enablement opportunities and access to those services. Using strength-based approaches you will promote the principles of choice and control, personalisation and self-directed support to ensure that people can assess and manage their own needs, risks and uncertainties. You will work alongside other Social Workers, Occupational Therapists and Community Care Officers in a fast paced, supportive team. Good organisational skills and the ability to manage a case load of a mixed priority of work is important. Key Skills: Building trusted relationships. Active listening to understand what matters most to the people you work with. Ensuring that a person wishes, feelings and beliefs are central to decision making. Connecting people to wider networks of support and opportunity. Keeping in touch with people to ensure that things or working well and if anything needs to change. Essential requirements: Recognising that people are the experts in their own lives. Communicating respectfully with and about people. Thinking and acting creatively. Professionally challenging circumstances and environments that marginalise, exclude or oppress. Critical reflective practice and a desire for continuous learning and professional development. You will be required to: Respect the dignity and diversity of the people you're working with. Understand and respond to people's unique needs and aspirations. Uphold human rights and social justice. Have professional curiosity. What We Offer: Latest technology for flexible working. Mileage payment. A comprehensive career pathway with induction, supervision, and Continuous Professional Development (CPD). An excellent occupational pension scheme. A flexible and supportive work environment. Generous annual leave plus 8 statutory bank holidays. You must have a recognised social work qualification, registration with Social Work England and a sound knowledge base of relevant social care legislation. Experience of working with adult safeguarding and partnership working with health, external agencies and providers. There is an expectation that Social Workers work flexibly in partnership with colleagues across the UEC teams as required to manage pressures and achieve the best outcomes for the people of Nottinghamshire. The UEC teams cover the transfer of care hub at weekends and bank holidays and this opportunity will be offered on a voluntary rota basis for enhanced pay Nottinghamshire County Council values its employees and is committed to their growth and well-being. We are on a journey to enhance the cultural priorities of Adult Social Care, shaping a positive and inclusive environment. In return for your commitment, we will provide a supportive team environment with access to professional development opportunities. You will receive regular supervision, both formally and informally and be supported to attend training to progress your career and meet Social Work England's continued professional development requirements (CPD) . Applications are encouraged from both Band A and B Social Worker's. For Band B, you must have at least 2 years' experience as a qualified Social Worker. The ability to drive and regular use of a car for work is essential unless disability precludes this. Please be advised that all applicants must have the legal right to work in the United Kingdom at the time of application. The Council will not be offering visa sponsorship for this position. If you are unable to provide evidence of your right to work, your application will not be considered further.
Job Introduction We have opportunities for a Senior Social Worker to join our Unaccompanied Asylum-seeking Children Team (Children Looked After) based in Reigate. When not working with our residents in the community, we are keen to support agile working with a combination of home and office working. We are keen to get the balance right of providing flexibility but ensuring you feel connected to your team and the service. The salary range is £46,399 - £49,588 per annum. We also offer a financial package of up to £6,000 which is payable in 3 instalments across your first 18 months in post. Information about qualifying criteria to receive this payment can be found HERE, with further information available in the attached Total Reward Statement about other financial benefits available to you including professional fees, pension contribution and much more. Rewards and Benefits We pay your Social Worker England Registration fee 28 days annual leave, rising to 30 days after 5 years' service (plus bank holidays) Option to buy up to 10 days of additional annual leave An extensive Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support health and wellbeing Up to 5 days of carer's leave per year Paternity, adoption and dependants leave A generous local government salary related pension Lifestyle discounts including gym, travel, shopping and many more 2 paid volunteering days per year Learning and development hub where you can access a wealth of resources Refer a friend payment of £1,000 as a thank you for finding the right Social Worker We recognise that looking for your next Social Work position is a really important step in your career and we're here to make that transition a positive one. Our commitment to applicants is to remove barriers and to understand more about you, your motivation for working in children's social care and why you're proud to work for such a valuable profession. Our Progress We are proud of our recent Good Ofsted judgement, which marks a significant milestone for Surrey. The report highlights that "Children in care have trusting and positive relationships with their Social Workers. Social Workers use creative life-story work to help children understand the reasons why they are in care." And "Staff are well-trained and committed, feel highly valued and are proud to work in Surrey." You can read the full report HERE. If you are considering your next professional opportunity and looking for an ambitious and highly motivated employer who is continuously striving for better services for children and young people, then our Surrey Children's Services would love to hear from you. About working with Children Looked After As a member in the Children Looked After Team, your aim and role will be to support children living with relatives, friends or foster families and perspective adopters or older children living in children's homes and semi-independent units. You will build sustainable relationships with them and plan for their permanence. You will be responsible for ensuring their safety and support them towards independence. Through regular visits, assessments and reviewing their Care Plan, you will nurture and develop meaningful relationships with these children; understand and interpret their wishes; and champion and support them to reach their full potential. Occasionally, you will be required to prepare reports and attend court. You will be supported in this challenging role with regular supervision and consultations with our Mental Health Focussed Social Worker. You will also find support by working alongside other social workers, family support workers and partnership organisations such as: Health Services, Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (New Leaf), Independent Reviewing officers and carers. You will also be supported in your career development by your management team and also by the Surrey Academy. One Voice In Surrey, you will have a sense of belonging within your individual team but also the wider service areas and directorate. You will receive high quality supervision, as there is a firm commitment towards dedicating time that focusses on the work you do with children and families, to enable you to work creatively and holistically in providing support and protection to children whilst also paying attention to your wellbeing and career development. This creates a sense of purpose and fulfilment with a clear pathway to achieve your future aspirations. Wherever you are in your career journey, Surrey is committed to supporting and nurturing you so that you can be the best version of yourself. Our Surrey Children's Service Academy currently has over 60 courses available and offers a bespoke learning programme so you can be at the forefront of best practice. Modules such as motivational interviewing and our total respect course allow you to feel empowered in having essential conversations whilst still ensuring a child centred approach to your practice. Our Inclusive Approach To apply you will need to upload your CV and answer the following questions. (no more than 200 words per question): Please tell us what has motivated you to apply for this role? Please tell us about the key skills and experience you will be able to bring to this role. Please tell us about an example that demonstrates how you have built long lasting relationships with children. If your application is shortlisted, you will be invited to a short first round virtual interview to explore your answers to the above questions (lasting approx. 15- 20 min). If your Teams call goes well, you will be invited for an in person interview, allowing you to meet the team, check out your potential office and get a feel for what your journey might look like. We are committed to inclusive recruitment. That's why, if you're invited to a face-to-face interview, we'll share the themes of the questions with you in advance. This way, you can prepare and feel comfortable knowing what topics will be covered during the process, allowing you to focus and confidently discuss your valuable skills and experiences. Fancy a chat? Our friendly teams could talk your socks off when it comes to all things Social Work. We'd love to hear from you and find out more about what you're looking for so if you'd like to talk to us please just drop a quick message to and we'll get a call arranged. We look forward to hearing from you! The job advert closes at 23:59 on the 27th October 2025. An enhanced DBS 'Disclosure and Barring Service' check for regulated activity (formerly known as CRB) and the Children's and Adults' Barred List checks will be required for this role. You will need to be registered with Social Work England. Surrey has both urban and rural areas and locality based social care workers will be expected to have a valid driving licence to drive in the UK, access to a vehicle and be willing to travel across a wide geographical area. Reasonable adjustments where needed will be made for successful applicants who have a disability or long term health condition to enable them to fulfil the requirements of the job. Local Government Reorganisation Surrey County Council is preparing for Local Government Reorganisation which will allow us to implement the Government led policy of devolution, which is all about giving more powers to local areas. Currently, Surrey has a two-tier council system, with 11 district and borough councils and a county council, all responsible for different services. All these councils will be reorganised into a smaller number of new unitary councils which will come into effect in April 2027. At this point, this role will be transferred, with all existing terms and conditions intact into one of the new unitary councils. Join our dynamic team and shape the future of local government. Make a lasting impact with innovative solutions and improved services for our community. Help us build a brighter future for our residents! Please see more information here: Information for applicants on Local Government Reorganisation - Surrey County Council. Our Values Our values are as important as our abilities and shape who we are as an organisation. Discover more about our values. Before submitting your application, we recommend you read the job description. Our Life at Surrey Handbook also provides insights of the culture at Surrey and how as a valued employee, you can help shape our Council. Our Commitment Surrey County Council is proud to be a Disability Confident Employer. A guaranteed interview will be offered to all disabled applications where: The candidate has evidenced the minimum criteria for the role through their application The candidate has chosen to share that they have a disability on the application form Our application form and onboarding process will provide an opportunity to request any reasonable adjustments for the interview and/or the role. We want to be an inclusive and diverse employer reflecting the community we serve and particularly welcome applications from all underrepresented groups. We look forward to receiving your application, please click on the apply online button below to submit.
Oct 05, 2025
Full time
Job Introduction We have opportunities for a Senior Social Worker to join our Unaccompanied Asylum-seeking Children Team (Children Looked After) based in Reigate. When not working with our residents in the community, we are keen to support agile working with a combination of home and office working. We are keen to get the balance right of providing flexibility but ensuring you feel connected to your team and the service. The salary range is £46,399 - £49,588 per annum. We also offer a financial package of up to £6,000 which is payable in 3 instalments across your first 18 months in post. Information about qualifying criteria to receive this payment can be found HERE, with further information available in the attached Total Reward Statement about other financial benefits available to you including professional fees, pension contribution and much more. Rewards and Benefits We pay your Social Worker England Registration fee 28 days annual leave, rising to 30 days after 5 years' service (plus bank holidays) Option to buy up to 10 days of additional annual leave An extensive Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support health and wellbeing Up to 5 days of carer's leave per year Paternity, adoption and dependants leave A generous local government salary related pension Lifestyle discounts including gym, travel, shopping and many more 2 paid volunteering days per year Learning and development hub where you can access a wealth of resources Refer a friend payment of £1,000 as a thank you for finding the right Social Worker We recognise that looking for your next Social Work position is a really important step in your career and we're here to make that transition a positive one. Our commitment to applicants is to remove barriers and to understand more about you, your motivation for working in children's social care and why you're proud to work for such a valuable profession. Our Progress We are proud of our recent Good Ofsted judgement, which marks a significant milestone for Surrey. The report highlights that "Children in care have trusting and positive relationships with their Social Workers. Social Workers use creative life-story work to help children understand the reasons why they are in care." And "Staff are well-trained and committed, feel highly valued and are proud to work in Surrey." You can read the full report HERE. If you are considering your next professional opportunity and looking for an ambitious and highly motivated employer who is continuously striving for better services for children and young people, then our Surrey Children's Services would love to hear from you. About working with Children Looked After As a member in the Children Looked After Team, your aim and role will be to support children living with relatives, friends or foster families and perspective adopters or older children living in children's homes and semi-independent units. You will build sustainable relationships with them and plan for their permanence. You will be responsible for ensuring their safety and support them towards independence. Through regular visits, assessments and reviewing their Care Plan, you will nurture and develop meaningful relationships with these children; understand and interpret their wishes; and champion and support them to reach their full potential. Occasionally, you will be required to prepare reports and attend court. You will be supported in this challenging role with regular supervision and consultations with our Mental Health Focussed Social Worker. You will also find support by working alongside other social workers, family support workers and partnership organisations such as: Health Services, Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (New Leaf), Independent Reviewing officers and carers. You will also be supported in your career development by your management team and also by the Surrey Academy. One Voice In Surrey, you will have a sense of belonging within your individual team but also the wider service areas and directorate. You will receive high quality supervision, as there is a firm commitment towards dedicating time that focusses on the work you do with children and families, to enable you to work creatively and holistically in providing support and protection to children whilst also paying attention to your wellbeing and career development. This creates a sense of purpose and fulfilment with a clear pathway to achieve your future aspirations. Wherever you are in your career journey, Surrey is committed to supporting and nurturing you so that you can be the best version of yourself. Our Surrey Children's Service Academy currently has over 60 courses available and offers a bespoke learning programme so you can be at the forefront of best practice. Modules such as motivational interviewing and our total respect course allow you to feel empowered in having essential conversations whilst still ensuring a child centred approach to your practice. Our Inclusive Approach To apply you will need to upload your CV and answer the following questions. (no more than 200 words per question): Please tell us what has motivated you to apply for this role? Please tell us about the key skills and experience you will be able to bring to this role. Please tell us about an example that demonstrates how you have built long lasting relationships with children. If your application is shortlisted, you will be invited to a short first round virtual interview to explore your answers to the above questions (lasting approx. 15- 20 min). If your Teams call goes well, you will be invited for an in person interview, allowing you to meet the team, check out your potential office and get a feel for what your journey might look like. We are committed to inclusive recruitment. That's why, if you're invited to a face-to-face interview, we'll share the themes of the questions with you in advance. This way, you can prepare and feel comfortable knowing what topics will be covered during the process, allowing you to focus and confidently discuss your valuable skills and experiences. Fancy a chat? Our friendly teams could talk your socks off when it comes to all things Social Work. We'd love to hear from you and find out more about what you're looking for so if you'd like to talk to us please just drop a quick message to and we'll get a call arranged. We look forward to hearing from you! The job advert closes at 23:59 on the 27th October 2025. An enhanced DBS 'Disclosure and Barring Service' check for regulated activity (formerly known as CRB) and the Children's and Adults' Barred List checks will be required for this role. You will need to be registered with Social Work England. Surrey has both urban and rural areas and locality based social care workers will be expected to have a valid driving licence to drive in the UK, access to a vehicle and be willing to travel across a wide geographical area. Reasonable adjustments where needed will be made for successful applicants who have a disability or long term health condition to enable them to fulfil the requirements of the job. Local Government Reorganisation Surrey County Council is preparing for Local Government Reorganisation which will allow us to implement the Government led policy of devolution, which is all about giving more powers to local areas. Currently, Surrey has a two-tier council system, with 11 district and borough councils and a county council, all responsible for different services. All these councils will be reorganised into a smaller number of new unitary councils which will come into effect in April 2027. At this point, this role will be transferred, with all existing terms and conditions intact into one of the new unitary councils. Join our dynamic team and shape the future of local government. Make a lasting impact with innovative solutions and improved services for our community. Help us build a brighter future for our residents! Please see more information here: Information for applicants on Local Government Reorganisation - Surrey County Council. Our Values Our values are as important as our abilities and shape who we are as an organisation. Discover more about our values. Before submitting your application, we recommend you read the job description. Our Life at Surrey Handbook also provides insights of the culture at Surrey and how as a valued employee, you can help shape our Council. Our Commitment Surrey County Council is proud to be a Disability Confident Employer. A guaranteed interview will be offered to all disabled applications where: The candidate has evidenced the minimum criteria for the role through their application The candidate has chosen to share that they have a disability on the application form Our application form and onboarding process will provide an opportunity to request any reasonable adjustments for the interview and/or the role. We want to be an inclusive and diverse employer reflecting the community we serve and particularly welcome applications from all underrepresented groups. We look forward to receiving your application, please click on the apply online button below to submit.
Head of Operations Bolton Office with hybrid working Contract type: Permanent, 35 hours per week Salary range: £79,482 - £89,238 per annum Ref: RCN02726 There is more to the RCN than you might think. We're a trade union with a membership of over half a million nurses, midwives, nursing support workers and students. We support their practice, represent them, lobby on their behalf, and develop them. We exist to make a positive difference - to the working lives of our members and ultimately to standards in patient care. Our employees are drawn from many walks of life - we are nurses, marketers and communicators, administrators, IT professionals, policy and finance experts, lawyers together we are so much more. We couldn't do what we do without our people. We're accredited with Investors in People Silver Standard. Our people are our greatest asset, and we want people who can contribute to our purpose in line with our values. As our Head of Operations for our North West Regional team, you'll use your enthusiasm, positive thinking, and your management skills to support our local team. You will promote integrated working between the professional and trade union elements of RCN work and liaising and working with other RCN staff and departments as appropriate. As the Head of Operations, you will be a key member of the regional management team and key to managing the overall service delivery of the region and ensuring the effective provision of advice, support and representation to RCN members. An inclusive leader, you'll role model RCN values and ensure the region works to challenge the discrimination our members experience in the workplace. You'll be responsible for the line management of Senior RCN Officers and overseeing the work and development for RCN reps and activists in the region. The regional management team lead on member and activist recruitment and retention. Every day will be filled with possibilities as you find new ways to manage and support the development of your team. Taking care of our members will be your primary role, but you'll also see the possibilities that new members can bring. A key part of what you do will be to suggest innovative approaches to grow our membership. An experienced manager, you will need knowledge of contemporary nursing, health & social care issues as well as knowledge of best practice in relation to employment practices, equality and diversity, human rights and equal opportunities. The ability to foster strong professional relationships and encourage close collaboration between departments is at the heart of this leadership role. A commitment to trade union values and worker rights is essential, as is a strong personal commitment to promoting and embedding equity, diversity and inclusion. To succeed at the Royal College of Nursing all you need to do is think bigger, better and brighter. And with an attitude like that, anything's possible. What we offer you We expect you to look after our members. And we expect you to be rewarded for it. We offer an impressive range of benefits, a broad range of learning development opportunities and an award-winning health and wellbeing programme. We offer annual leave up to 32 days plus bank holidays and three additional days for the Christmas break plus generous maternity, adoption, paternity, and shared parental leave packages. We offer a competitive pay structure with annual pay progression until you reach the top of the salary scale. We normally offer new employees the first point of the salary range, although you may be able to negotiate a higher starting salary depending on your skills, experience and current salary. We are a diverse organisation and understand everyone has different needs and many of our employees enjoy flexible working enabling them to deliver results whilst having a good work life balance. Our hybrid working model allows for up to 60% of your working time to be carried out from home. At least 40% of your working time will be spent working in person. Our selection process Please click the 'apply now' button to submit a CV and answer the supporting questions online demonstrating how you meet the criteria for this role. You may not be shortlisted if you don't. Please ensure your CV is in a simple format with minimal tables and sections. Any identifying information in your application will automatically be anonymised for shortlisting purposes. We want your experience applying for a job with us to be the best it can be. We may hold our interviews and assessments in person or by video call. If you foresee any problems, please let us know. Equal opportunities for everyone Equity, diversity and inclusion are a priority for us and we aim to foster an inclusive environment so our people can bring their authentic selves to work. This is integral to our mission to enable you to support our members and ensure their voice is heard by all UK governments to get the best outcomes for them and their patients. As a proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme we actively encourage applications from people with disabilities. Contact details For more information or for an informal discussion about the role please contact Sarah Hardman, PA to Simon Browes, Regional Director on or e-mail . For more information about the recruitment and selection process please contact Closing date: 11.59pm, 5 October 2025. If we receive many applications after a week of advertising, we may close this vacancy earlier. Selection dates: Assessment Centre for shortlisted candidates (to be held in Bolton): 24 October 2025. Interviews for candidates successful at Assessment (to be held in Bolton): 7 November 2025.
Oct 04, 2025
Full time
Head of Operations Bolton Office with hybrid working Contract type: Permanent, 35 hours per week Salary range: £79,482 - £89,238 per annum Ref: RCN02726 There is more to the RCN than you might think. We're a trade union with a membership of over half a million nurses, midwives, nursing support workers and students. We support their practice, represent them, lobby on their behalf, and develop them. We exist to make a positive difference - to the working lives of our members and ultimately to standards in patient care. Our employees are drawn from many walks of life - we are nurses, marketers and communicators, administrators, IT professionals, policy and finance experts, lawyers together we are so much more. We couldn't do what we do without our people. We're accredited with Investors in People Silver Standard. Our people are our greatest asset, and we want people who can contribute to our purpose in line with our values. As our Head of Operations for our North West Regional team, you'll use your enthusiasm, positive thinking, and your management skills to support our local team. You will promote integrated working between the professional and trade union elements of RCN work and liaising and working with other RCN staff and departments as appropriate. As the Head of Operations, you will be a key member of the regional management team and key to managing the overall service delivery of the region and ensuring the effective provision of advice, support and representation to RCN members. An inclusive leader, you'll role model RCN values and ensure the region works to challenge the discrimination our members experience in the workplace. You'll be responsible for the line management of Senior RCN Officers and overseeing the work and development for RCN reps and activists in the region. The regional management team lead on member and activist recruitment and retention. Every day will be filled with possibilities as you find new ways to manage and support the development of your team. Taking care of our members will be your primary role, but you'll also see the possibilities that new members can bring. A key part of what you do will be to suggest innovative approaches to grow our membership. An experienced manager, you will need knowledge of contemporary nursing, health & social care issues as well as knowledge of best practice in relation to employment practices, equality and diversity, human rights and equal opportunities. The ability to foster strong professional relationships and encourage close collaboration between departments is at the heart of this leadership role. A commitment to trade union values and worker rights is essential, as is a strong personal commitment to promoting and embedding equity, diversity and inclusion. To succeed at the Royal College of Nursing all you need to do is think bigger, better and brighter. And with an attitude like that, anything's possible. What we offer you We expect you to look after our members. And we expect you to be rewarded for it. We offer an impressive range of benefits, a broad range of learning development opportunities and an award-winning health and wellbeing programme. We offer annual leave up to 32 days plus bank holidays and three additional days for the Christmas break plus generous maternity, adoption, paternity, and shared parental leave packages. We offer a competitive pay structure with annual pay progression until you reach the top of the salary scale. We normally offer new employees the first point of the salary range, although you may be able to negotiate a higher starting salary depending on your skills, experience and current salary. We are a diverse organisation and understand everyone has different needs and many of our employees enjoy flexible working enabling them to deliver results whilst having a good work life balance. Our hybrid working model allows for up to 60% of your working time to be carried out from home. At least 40% of your working time will be spent working in person. Our selection process Please click the 'apply now' button to submit a CV and answer the supporting questions online demonstrating how you meet the criteria for this role. You may not be shortlisted if you don't. Please ensure your CV is in a simple format with minimal tables and sections. Any identifying information in your application will automatically be anonymised for shortlisting purposes. We want your experience applying for a job with us to be the best it can be. We may hold our interviews and assessments in person or by video call. If you foresee any problems, please let us know. Equal opportunities for everyone Equity, diversity and inclusion are a priority for us and we aim to foster an inclusive environment so our people can bring their authentic selves to work. This is integral to our mission to enable you to support our members and ensure their voice is heard by all UK governments to get the best outcomes for them and their patients. As a proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme we actively encourage applications from people with disabilities. Contact details For more information or for an informal discussion about the role please contact Sarah Hardman, PA to Simon Browes, Regional Director on or e-mail . For more information about the recruitment and selection process please contact Closing date: 11.59pm, 5 October 2025. If we receive many applications after a week of advertising, we may close this vacancy earlier. Selection dates: Assessment Centre for shortlisted candidates (to be held in Bolton): 24 October 2025. Interviews for candidates successful at Assessment (to be held in Bolton): 7 November 2025.
Nottinghamshire County Council
Nottingham, Nottinghamshire
Join the Urgent & Emergency Care Team's, we have posts available in South and Mid of the County. Are you ready to take on an exciting challenge in a fast-paced, supportive team? We're looking for dynamic, enthusiastic and compassionate individuals with relevant knowledge, skills and expertise in all areas of Social Work practice and hospital discharge to join us in our Urgent and Emergency Care Teams. You will develop as a practice lead which will be integral to supporting the Team Manager to implement change and embed new ways of working. The ideal candidate will have a passion for Social Work with the ability to enable effective integrated working with partners and the promoting of independence through reablement and enablement approaches. The preferred candidate will supervise and mentor staff and be responsible for managing a small complex caseload of a mixed priority of work. You will have experience of safeguarding vulnerable people and will act as a safeguarding manager for the people you supervise. Using strength-based approaches you will promote the principles of choice and control, personalisation, and self-directed support to ensure that where possible people and their care givers can assess and manage their own needs, risks, and uncertainties. You will work with other Social Workers, Occupational Therapists and Community Care Officers in a fast-paced team. Key Skills: Building trusted relationships. Active listening to understand what matters most to the people you work with. Ensuring that a person wishes, feelings and beliefs are central to decision making. Connecting people to wider networks of support and opportunity. Keeping in touch with people to ensure that things or working well and if anything needs to change. Essential requirements: Recognising that people are the experts in their own lives. Communicating respectfully with and about people. Thinking and acting creatively. Professionally challenging circumstances and environments that marginalise, exclude or oppress. Critical reflective practice and a desire for continuous learning and professional development. You will be required to: Respect the dignity and diversity of the people you're working with. Understand and respond to people's unique needs and aspirations. Uphold human rights and social justice. Have professional curiosity. What We Offer: Latest technology for flexible working. Mileage payment. A comprehensive career pathway with induction, supervision, and Continuous Professional Development (CPD). An excellent occupational pension scheme. A flexible and supportive work environment. Generous annual leave plus 8 statutory bank holidays. Nottinghamshire County Council values its employees and is committed to their growth and well-being. We are on a journey to enhance the cultural priorities of Adult Social Care, shaping a positive and inclusive environment. In return for your commitment, we will provide a supportive team environment with access to professional development opportunities to progress your career and meet your continued professional development. You will receive regular supervision, both formally and informally and be supported to develop your skills within practice. You must have a Social Work Qualification and be registered by Social Work England. You will either be an Approved Mental Health Practitioner (AMHP) a Best Interests Assessor (BIA) or Practice Educator (Level 2) Knowledge and experience of safeguarding adult's work within multi-agency procedures and experience of staff supervision, training, and development. You will have a full driver's licence and the use of a car for work. Working Hours Monday to Thursday: 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM. Friday: 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM Office presence: 2 days per week Who We're Looking For If you're creative, resilient, and passionate about supporting people in the community, we'd love to hear from you! This is a fantastic opportunity to develop your skills and make a real difference within a welcoming, values-driven team. Please contact Abby Parish (Team Manager) on or Kerry Birkinshaw (Team Manager) on if you want to discuss further.
Oct 04, 2025
Full time
Join the Urgent & Emergency Care Team's, we have posts available in South and Mid of the County. Are you ready to take on an exciting challenge in a fast-paced, supportive team? We're looking for dynamic, enthusiastic and compassionate individuals with relevant knowledge, skills and expertise in all areas of Social Work practice and hospital discharge to join us in our Urgent and Emergency Care Teams. You will develop as a practice lead which will be integral to supporting the Team Manager to implement change and embed new ways of working. The ideal candidate will have a passion for Social Work with the ability to enable effective integrated working with partners and the promoting of independence through reablement and enablement approaches. The preferred candidate will supervise and mentor staff and be responsible for managing a small complex caseload of a mixed priority of work. You will have experience of safeguarding vulnerable people and will act as a safeguarding manager for the people you supervise. Using strength-based approaches you will promote the principles of choice and control, personalisation, and self-directed support to ensure that where possible people and their care givers can assess and manage their own needs, risks, and uncertainties. You will work with other Social Workers, Occupational Therapists and Community Care Officers in a fast-paced team. Key Skills: Building trusted relationships. Active listening to understand what matters most to the people you work with. Ensuring that a person wishes, feelings and beliefs are central to decision making. Connecting people to wider networks of support and opportunity. Keeping in touch with people to ensure that things or working well and if anything needs to change. Essential requirements: Recognising that people are the experts in their own lives. Communicating respectfully with and about people. Thinking and acting creatively. Professionally challenging circumstances and environments that marginalise, exclude or oppress. Critical reflective practice and a desire for continuous learning and professional development. You will be required to: Respect the dignity and diversity of the people you're working with. Understand and respond to people's unique needs and aspirations. Uphold human rights and social justice. Have professional curiosity. What We Offer: Latest technology for flexible working. Mileage payment. A comprehensive career pathway with induction, supervision, and Continuous Professional Development (CPD). An excellent occupational pension scheme. A flexible and supportive work environment. Generous annual leave plus 8 statutory bank holidays. Nottinghamshire County Council values its employees and is committed to their growth and well-being. We are on a journey to enhance the cultural priorities of Adult Social Care, shaping a positive and inclusive environment. In return for your commitment, we will provide a supportive team environment with access to professional development opportunities to progress your career and meet your continued professional development. You will receive regular supervision, both formally and informally and be supported to develop your skills within practice. You must have a Social Work Qualification and be registered by Social Work England. You will either be an Approved Mental Health Practitioner (AMHP) a Best Interests Assessor (BIA) or Practice Educator (Level 2) Knowledge and experience of safeguarding adult's work within multi-agency procedures and experience of staff supervision, training, and development. You will have a full driver's licence and the use of a car for work. Working Hours Monday to Thursday: 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM. Friday: 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM Office presence: 2 days per week Who We're Looking For If you're creative, resilient, and passionate about supporting people in the community, we'd love to hear from you! This is a fantastic opportunity to develop your skills and make a real difference within a welcoming, values-driven team. Please contact Abby Parish (Team Manager) on or Kerry Birkinshaw (Team Manager) on if you want to discuss further.
Nottinghamshire County Council are looking for dynamic social workers with relevant knowledge, skills and expertise in all areas of Adult Social Work practice that have arisen across our North Notts Urgent & Emergency Care Teams. You will work as part of one of our countywide Urgent & Emergency Care Team in a time of change and development to improve outcomes for the people of Nottinghamshire. We support people to live ordinary lives in the place they call home with the people and things they love, and we start by understanding what a good life looks like for them and how we can work together to achieve it. We are recruiting Social Worker's to work alongside people and their families seeking or drawing on support to live lives that they chose to lead, whatever their disability, age or stage in life. The Urgent and Emergency Care teams work to a Discharge to Assess model with partners from Acute and Community Health. Referrals into the service originate from the three acute hospital trusts within Nottinghamshire. Our teams work as part of an integrated multidisciplinary transfer of care hubs based within Kings Mill Hospital, Queens Medical Centre & Bassetlaw Hospital to plan supported discharges with short term social care support as needed. Once discharged, the goal is for the person to continue their recovery, rehabilitation, and reablement, where we will then support with assessments to promote the individual's independence and well-being. You will be responsible for identifying a person's goals and aspirations and the initiation and coordination of a range of outcomes to meet them such as the potential for reablement and enablement opportunities and access to those services. Using strength-based approaches you will promote the principles of choice and control, personalisation and self-directed support to ensure that people can assess and manage their own needs, risks and uncertainties. You will work alongside other Social Workers, Occupational Therapists and Community Care Officers in a fast paced, supportive team. Good organisational skills and the ability to manage a case load of a mixed priority of work is important. Key Skills: Building trusted relationships. Active listening to understand what matters most to the people you work with. Ensuring that a person wishes, feelings and beliefs are central to decision making. Connecting people to wider networks of support and opportunity. Keeping in touch with people to ensure that things or working well and if anything needs to change. Essential requirements: Recognising that people are the experts in their own lives. Communicating respectfully with and about people. Thinking and acting creatively. Professionally challenging circumstances and environments that marginalise, exclude or oppress. Critical reflective practice and a desire for continuous learning and professional development. You will be required to: Respect the dignity and diversity of the people you're working with. Understand and respond to people's unique needs and aspirations. Uphold human rights and social justice. Have professional curiosity. What We Offer: Latest technology for flexible working. Mileage payment. A comprehensive career pathway with induction, supervision, and Continuous Professional Development (CPD). An excellent occupational pension scheme. A flexible and supportive work environment. Generous annual leave plus 8 statutory bank holidays. You must have a recognised social work qualification, registration with Social Work England and a sound knowledge base of relevant social care legislation. Experience of working with adult safeguarding and partnership working with health, external agencies and providers. There is an expectation that Social Workers work flexibly in partnership with colleagues across the UEC teams as required to manage pressures and achieve the best outcomes for the people of Nottinghamshire. The UEC teams cover the transfer of care hub at weekends and bank holidays and this opportunity will be offered on a voluntary rota basis for enhanced pay Nottinghamshire County Council values its employees and is committed to their growth and well-being. We are on a journey to enhance the cultural priorities of Adult Social Care, shaping a positive and inclusive environment. In return for your commitment, we will provide a supportive team environment with access to professional development opportunities. You will receive regular supervision, both formally and informally and be supported to attend training to progress your career and meet Social Work England's continued professional development requirements (CPD) . Applications are encouraged from both Band A and B Social Worker's. For Band B, you must have at least 2 years' experience as a qualified Social Worker. The ability to drive and regular use of a car for work is essential unless disability precludes this. Please be advised that all applicants must have the legal right to work in the United Kingdom at the time of application. The Council will not be offering visa sponsorship for this position. If you are unable to provide evidence of your right to work, your application will not be considered further.
Oct 04, 2025
Full time
Nottinghamshire County Council are looking for dynamic social workers with relevant knowledge, skills and expertise in all areas of Adult Social Work practice that have arisen across our North Notts Urgent & Emergency Care Teams. You will work as part of one of our countywide Urgent & Emergency Care Team in a time of change and development to improve outcomes for the people of Nottinghamshire. We support people to live ordinary lives in the place they call home with the people and things they love, and we start by understanding what a good life looks like for them and how we can work together to achieve it. We are recruiting Social Worker's to work alongside people and their families seeking or drawing on support to live lives that they chose to lead, whatever their disability, age or stage in life. The Urgent and Emergency Care teams work to a Discharge to Assess model with partners from Acute and Community Health. Referrals into the service originate from the three acute hospital trusts within Nottinghamshire. Our teams work as part of an integrated multidisciplinary transfer of care hubs based within Kings Mill Hospital, Queens Medical Centre & Bassetlaw Hospital to plan supported discharges with short term social care support as needed. Once discharged, the goal is for the person to continue their recovery, rehabilitation, and reablement, where we will then support with assessments to promote the individual's independence and well-being. You will be responsible for identifying a person's goals and aspirations and the initiation and coordination of a range of outcomes to meet them such as the potential for reablement and enablement opportunities and access to those services. Using strength-based approaches you will promote the principles of choice and control, personalisation and self-directed support to ensure that people can assess and manage their own needs, risks and uncertainties. You will work alongside other Social Workers, Occupational Therapists and Community Care Officers in a fast paced, supportive team. Good organisational skills and the ability to manage a case load of a mixed priority of work is important. Key Skills: Building trusted relationships. Active listening to understand what matters most to the people you work with. Ensuring that a person wishes, feelings and beliefs are central to decision making. Connecting people to wider networks of support and opportunity. Keeping in touch with people to ensure that things or working well and if anything needs to change. Essential requirements: Recognising that people are the experts in their own lives. Communicating respectfully with and about people. Thinking and acting creatively. Professionally challenging circumstances and environments that marginalise, exclude or oppress. Critical reflective practice and a desire for continuous learning and professional development. You will be required to: Respect the dignity and diversity of the people you're working with. Understand and respond to people's unique needs and aspirations. Uphold human rights and social justice. Have professional curiosity. What We Offer: Latest technology for flexible working. Mileage payment. A comprehensive career pathway with induction, supervision, and Continuous Professional Development (CPD). An excellent occupational pension scheme. A flexible and supportive work environment. Generous annual leave plus 8 statutory bank holidays. You must have a recognised social work qualification, registration with Social Work England and a sound knowledge base of relevant social care legislation. Experience of working with adult safeguarding and partnership working with health, external agencies and providers. There is an expectation that Social Workers work flexibly in partnership with colleagues across the UEC teams as required to manage pressures and achieve the best outcomes for the people of Nottinghamshire. The UEC teams cover the transfer of care hub at weekends and bank holidays and this opportunity will be offered on a voluntary rota basis for enhanced pay Nottinghamshire County Council values its employees and is committed to their growth and well-being. We are on a journey to enhance the cultural priorities of Adult Social Care, shaping a positive and inclusive environment. In return for your commitment, we will provide a supportive team environment with access to professional development opportunities. You will receive regular supervision, both formally and informally and be supported to attend training to progress your career and meet Social Work England's continued professional development requirements (CPD) . Applications are encouraged from both Band A and B Social Worker's. For Band B, you must have at least 2 years' experience as a qualified Social Worker. The ability to drive and regular use of a car for work is essential unless disability precludes this. Please be advised that all applicants must have the legal right to work in the United Kingdom at the time of application. The Council will not be offering visa sponsorship for this position. If you are unable to provide evidence of your right to work, your application will not be considered further.
