Do you have good customer service skills? Come and join our client's Green Doctor team. Want to help some of the most vulnerable people keep warm this winter and manage their energy bills? Come and join our client's Green Doctor team. Home Energy Advisor (Green Doctor) Ref: GD0324 Location: Thames Valley, Surrey & Sussex Contract: Fixed Term Contract - December 2024 (with possibility to extend further) Salary: £25,500 Hours: 37.5 hours per week Summary of role: The charity's Green Doctors deliver home visits and telephone consultations across Slough, Maidenhead & Windsor & the surrounding areas. Consultations are a mix of advice, installation of small practical energy-saving measures such as low energy light bulbs and draft proofing and referring on to other health and wellbeing services. The organisation aims to reduce their client's energy bills and save them money in a variety of ways including providing a bill switching service. You will be a practical, people-person with a passion for helping vulnerable people. You must have either knowledge or experience in energy efficiency to provide tailored energy saving advice, and the ability to adapt your approach to suit client's varying needs. You must be comfortable with lone working and in managing your own workload. A qualification as Domestic Energy Assessor (DEA), NVQ Level 3 (6049-03) Provide Energy Efficiency Services, or City and Guilds Energy Awareness (6281-01) is desirable, but relevant experience within the field or a willingness to take the qualification will be considered. (20 paid study hours). A full clean driving license is required. In return the organisation offers you: A competitive salary Generous holiday entitlement of 25 days per annum plus public holidays Health Cash Plan and 24-hour online access to a GP PERKS scheme - such as discounted gym membership and shopping discounts Employee Assistance Programme - including mental health helpline and face to face counselling Salary sacrifice schemes including cycle to work and pension contributions Family friendly policies to support work/life balance with time off in lieu for out of hours activities Business travel expenses The Employer The charity works with communities across the south of England to transform their lives and the places where they live. They have been at the forefront of social and environmental regeneration for over 25 years, and today they have a simple mission: to create better places, improve people's prospects, and promote greener living and working. The organisation is passionate about creating a future where every neighbourhood is vibrant and green, every community is strong and able to shape its own destiny, and no-one is held back by their background or circumstances. This vision drives the work that they do. Each year they deliver over 100 innovative projects, tackling the biggest issues facing communities and creating real and lasting, positive change. Closing date for applications: 7th April 2024 Interview date: TBC Interested? To apply, please click the apply button. You will be taken to a simple CHM Recruit form where you can find out more information and complete your application by following the instructions. Appointment to this role is subject to an enhanced records check through the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). The charity is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all members of the community. No agencies please.
Mar 28, 2024
Contractor
Do you have good customer service skills? Come and join our client's Green Doctor team. Want to help some of the most vulnerable people keep warm this winter and manage their energy bills? Come and join our client's Green Doctor team. Home Energy Advisor (Green Doctor) Ref: GD0324 Location: Thames Valley, Surrey & Sussex Contract: Fixed Term Contract - December 2024 (with possibility to extend further) Salary: £25,500 Hours: 37.5 hours per week Summary of role: The charity's Green Doctors deliver home visits and telephone consultations across Slough, Maidenhead & Windsor & the surrounding areas. Consultations are a mix of advice, installation of small practical energy-saving measures such as low energy light bulbs and draft proofing and referring on to other health and wellbeing services. The organisation aims to reduce their client's energy bills and save them money in a variety of ways including providing a bill switching service. You will be a practical, people-person with a passion for helping vulnerable people. You must have either knowledge or experience in energy efficiency to provide tailored energy saving advice, and the ability to adapt your approach to suit client's varying needs. You must be comfortable with lone working and in managing your own workload. A qualification as Domestic Energy Assessor (DEA), NVQ Level 3 (6049-03) Provide Energy Efficiency Services, or City and Guilds Energy Awareness (6281-01) is desirable, but relevant experience within the field or a willingness to take the qualification will be considered. (20 paid study hours). A full clean driving license is required. In return the organisation offers you: A competitive salary Generous holiday entitlement of 25 days per annum plus public holidays Health Cash Plan and 24-hour online access to a GP PERKS scheme - such as discounted gym membership and shopping discounts Employee Assistance Programme - including mental health helpline and face to face counselling Salary sacrifice schemes including cycle to work and pension contributions Family friendly policies to support work/life balance with time off in lieu for out of hours activities Business travel expenses The Employer The charity works with communities across the south of England to transform their lives and the places where they live. They have been at the forefront of social and environmental regeneration for over 25 years, and today they have a simple mission: to create better places, improve people's prospects, and promote greener living and working. The organisation is passionate about creating a future where every neighbourhood is vibrant and green, every community is strong and able to shape its own destiny, and no-one is held back by their background or circumstances. This vision drives the work that they do. Each year they deliver over 100 innovative projects, tackling the biggest issues facing communities and creating real and lasting, positive change. Closing date for applications: 7th April 2024 Interview date: TBC Interested? To apply, please click the apply button. You will be taken to a simple CHM Recruit form where you can find out more information and complete your application by following the instructions. Appointment to this role is subject to an enhanced records check through the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). The charity is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all members of the community. No agencies please.
Are you an industry specialist looking for a change of career? Or an experienced lecturer, tutor, or assessor? If so, read on to find out how to join the UK's leading FE recruiter with additional benefits, offers and referral schemes. Reed FE are a leading recruitment agency working with colleges, prisons, universities, and training providers across the West Midlands. We are always looking for talented/aspiring lecturers, tutors, and assessors to join our team and help us deliver high-quality education to learners of all ages and backgrounds, in different disciplines and levels. Position: Supported Learning Tutor Type: Part-time (22 hours per week) Pay: £26 - £29 per hour including holiday pay Location: Longbridge, Birmingham Role Summary: As a Supported Learning Tutor, you will play a vital role in supporting our diverse group of learners. The majority of our students experience social anxiety, ADHD, and high-functioning autism. They are all aged under 25 and have an Education, Health, and Care Plan (EHCP). Your primary focus will be on delivering engaging and effective learning experiences within Health & Social Care and Foundation Learning. Responsibilities: Curriculum Delivery: Plan and deliver engaging lessons in line with the HSC curriculum. Adapt teaching methods to accommodate different learning styles and needs. Foster a positive and inclusive learning environment. Individualized Support: Provide one-on-one support to students with EHCPs. Address individual learning needs and challenges. Monitor progress and adjust support as necessary. Qualifications: Relevant Teaching Qualification. Relevant qualifications in Health and Social Care or a related field. Experience working with learners with social anxiety, ADHD, and autism. Understanding of EHCPs and individualized learning plans. Strong communication and organizational skills. Benefits of working for Reed Further Education/our client: Exclusive representation to leading FE colleges, prisons, and training providers in the area A specialist further education consultant who will search for jobs on your behalf A Health Cash Plan and Reed Discount Club Entitlement to Statutory Sick Pay, Statutory Maternity, Paternity and Adoption Pay, Parental Leave and Antenatal/Pre-Adoption Appointment Payment Access to Training and Development - Reed Assessment Centre - Reed Learning. Great referral bonus' At Reed, we believe that experience is just as important as qualifications. So, if you have experience in teaching others, we encourage you to start your registration today. You'll be joining a team of passionate professionals who provide the best possible education to the students of our clients. To apply for this role, please send us your updated CV by clicking 'Apply Now'. Not looking for teaching roles? We are also registering teaching assistants, learning support assistants, learning mentors and technicians through to other FE positions including HR, finance, facilities, administrators. We also have a specialist team of interim and senior management consultants with over 20 years' experience in the sector. Reed Further Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment by undergoing a 2 year' employment check and a DBS Application, completing mandatory training within 6 weeks of your first assignment and annually thereafter.
Mar 27, 2024
Full time
Are you an industry specialist looking for a change of career? Or an experienced lecturer, tutor, or assessor? If so, read on to find out how to join the UK's leading FE recruiter with additional benefits, offers and referral schemes. Reed FE are a leading recruitment agency working with colleges, prisons, universities, and training providers across the West Midlands. We are always looking for talented/aspiring lecturers, tutors, and assessors to join our team and help us deliver high-quality education to learners of all ages and backgrounds, in different disciplines and levels. Position: Supported Learning Tutor Type: Part-time (22 hours per week) Pay: £26 - £29 per hour including holiday pay Location: Longbridge, Birmingham Role Summary: As a Supported Learning Tutor, you will play a vital role in supporting our diverse group of learners. The majority of our students experience social anxiety, ADHD, and high-functioning autism. They are all aged under 25 and have an Education, Health, and Care Plan (EHCP). Your primary focus will be on delivering engaging and effective learning experiences within Health & Social Care and Foundation Learning. Responsibilities: Curriculum Delivery: Plan and deliver engaging lessons in line with the HSC curriculum. Adapt teaching methods to accommodate different learning styles and needs. Foster a positive and inclusive learning environment. Individualized Support: Provide one-on-one support to students with EHCPs. Address individual learning needs and challenges. Monitor progress and adjust support as necessary. Qualifications: Relevant Teaching Qualification. Relevant qualifications in Health and Social Care or a related field. Experience working with learners with social anxiety, ADHD, and autism. Understanding of EHCPs and individualized learning plans. Strong communication and organizational skills. Benefits of working for Reed Further Education/our client: Exclusive representation to leading FE colleges, prisons, and training providers in the area A specialist further education consultant who will search for jobs on your behalf A Health Cash Plan and Reed Discount Club Entitlement to Statutory Sick Pay, Statutory Maternity, Paternity and Adoption Pay, Parental Leave and Antenatal/Pre-Adoption Appointment Payment Access to Training and Development - Reed Assessment Centre - Reed Learning. Great referral bonus' At Reed, we believe that experience is just as important as qualifications. So, if you have experience in teaching others, we encourage you to start your registration today. You'll be joining a team of passionate professionals who provide the best possible education to the students of our clients. To apply for this role, please send us your updated CV by clicking 'Apply Now'. Not looking for teaching roles? We are also registering teaching assistants, learning support assistants, learning mentors and technicians through to other FE positions including HR, finance, facilities, administrators. We also have a specialist team of interim and senior management consultants with over 20 years' experience in the sector. Reed Further Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment by undergoing a 2 year' employment check and a DBS Application, completing mandatory training within 6 weeks of your first assignment and annually thereafter.
A market-leading, multidisciplinary Consultancy is seeking an enthusiastic and ambitious Graduate Quantity Surveyor to join their expanding Birmingham office. The Graduate Quantity Surveyor Role The new Graduate Quantity Surveyor will have the exciting opportunity to work in a thriving team with a family feel atmosphere providing cost management & quantity surveying services to assist the expanding Logistics and Industrial team to deliver a wide range of projects from £1m - £100m. As a multidisciplinary consultancy, they offer Quantity Surveying, Employer's Agent, and Project Management services to their clients, thereby, offering the perfect opportunity to learn each specialism and become a well-rounded quantity surveyor. The new Graduate Quantity Surveyor will be committed to achieving MRICS and will receive great APC support from senior management as well as in-house RICS assessors. The Graduate Quantity Surveyor The successful Graduate Quantity Surveyor will have: RICS Accredited Degree Qualification (or currently studying) Work experience in a Consultancy (internship, placement, work experience etc) A valid driving license is beneficial Confident, client facing and enthusiastic In Return? £23,000 - £28,000 25 days annual leave + bank holidays Pension scheme Life Assurance Health Care Scheme Career Investment and APC support Professional membership fees paid Expenses Social days and trips Discretionary bonus Choice of other flexible benefits If you are a Quantity Surveyor currently considering your career options, contact Jessica Lawrence at Brandon James. Ref: Graduate Quantity Surveyor Graduate Cost Manager Quantity Surveying Cost Management Quantity Surveyor QS Assistant Quantity Surveyor
Mar 27, 2024
Full time
A market-leading, multidisciplinary Consultancy is seeking an enthusiastic and ambitious Graduate Quantity Surveyor to join their expanding Birmingham office. The Graduate Quantity Surveyor Role The new Graduate Quantity Surveyor will have the exciting opportunity to work in a thriving team with a family feel atmosphere providing cost management & quantity surveying services to assist the expanding Logistics and Industrial team to deliver a wide range of projects from £1m - £100m. As a multidisciplinary consultancy, they offer Quantity Surveying, Employer's Agent, and Project Management services to their clients, thereby, offering the perfect opportunity to learn each specialism and become a well-rounded quantity surveyor. The new Graduate Quantity Surveyor will be committed to achieving MRICS and will receive great APC support from senior management as well as in-house RICS assessors. The Graduate Quantity Surveyor The successful Graduate Quantity Surveyor will have: RICS Accredited Degree Qualification (or currently studying) Work experience in a Consultancy (internship, placement, work experience etc) A valid driving license is beneficial Confident, client facing and enthusiastic In Return? £23,000 - £28,000 25 days annual leave + bank holidays Pension scheme Life Assurance Health Care Scheme Career Investment and APC support Professional membership fees paid Expenses Social days and trips Discretionary bonus Choice of other flexible benefits If you are a Quantity Surveyor currently considering your career options, contact Jessica Lawrence at Brandon James. Ref: Graduate Quantity Surveyor Graduate Cost Manager Quantity Surveying Cost Management Quantity Surveyor QS Assistant Quantity Surveyor
This role has a starting salary of £50,047 per annum, based on a 36-hour working week. We are excited to be hiring a new Assistant team Manager to join our fantastic Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards Team. The team is county-wide, based at Quadrant Court; however, there is an opportunity to work flexibly, including from your own home and at other Surrey County Council offices. This is a 24-month fixed term / secondment opportunity. Rewards and Benefits 26 days' holiday (prorated for part time staff), rising to 28 days after 2 years' service and 30 days after 5 years' service 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 dependents leave A generous local government salary related pension Lifestyle discounts including gym, travel, shopping and many more 2 paid volunteering days plus 1 team volunteering day per year Learning and development hub where you can access a wealth of resources Reflective practice sessions Annual BIA legal updates About the Team The team consists of administrative staff, Best Interest Assessors and Senior Practitioner Specialist Leads who work collaboratively together to ensure that the objectives of the team are achieved. In doing so, there is an established ethos of supporting each other and team working, as well as working independently. This role offers a fantastic opportunity to further develop your understanding and experience of the Mental Capacity Act and the Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards, and you will be helping to support MCA practice across adult social care in Surrey. Furthermore, you will receive regular supervision, reflective practice sessions and annual BIA legal update training as part of your role. About the Role Primarily, you will assist with leading, motivating and managing a team to ensure the service provided is consistent, effective and delivers positive outcomes for individuals, their carers and families. You will also contribute to and support the development of practice, procedures, and policy within the team, and provide day to day management and oversight of team processes. This oversight will extend to the team's busy duty system, which includes triaging incoming DOLS authorisation requests, quality assuring assessments, responding to email and telephone queries, and providing support and advice to both external agencies and other adult social care teams. You will provide supervision to Best Interest Assessors and DOLS coordinators within the team. You will undertake Best Interest Assessments in care homes and hospitals where people are being deprived of their liberty; often these will be the more 'complex' requests and will require you to have detailed understanding and knowledge of the application of DOLS and the Mental Capacity Act. Shortlisting Criteria To be considered for shortlisting for this position, your application will clearly evidence the following: Best Interest Assessor qualification and relevant post qualifying experience. Ability to prioritise workload and to make decisions concerning people's liberty. Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to communicate in a clear and concise manner. Ability to use IT systems with confidence and capable of producing reports of a high standard that will bear legal scrutiny. Excellent working knowledge of the Mental Capacity Act, Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards and other related legislation. Contact us Please contact us for any questions relating to the role. This could be to discuss flexible working requests, transferable skills or any barriers to employment. The job advert closes at 23:59 on 07/04/2024. We look forward to receiving your application, please click on the apply online button below to submit. For internal applicants looking for a secondment opportunity please seek your line managers approval before applying 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.
Mar 22, 2024
Full time
This role has a starting salary of £50,047 per annum, based on a 36-hour working week. We are excited to be hiring a new Assistant team Manager to join our fantastic Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards Team. The team is county-wide, based at Quadrant Court; however, there is an opportunity to work flexibly, including from your own home and at other Surrey County Council offices. This is a 24-month fixed term / secondment opportunity. Rewards and Benefits 26 days' holiday (prorated for part time staff), rising to 28 days after 2 years' service and 30 days after 5 years' service 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 dependents leave A generous local government salary related pension Lifestyle discounts including gym, travel, shopping and many more 2 paid volunteering days plus 1 team volunteering day per year Learning and development hub where you can access a wealth of resources Reflective practice sessions Annual BIA legal updates About the Team The team consists of administrative staff, Best Interest Assessors and Senior Practitioner Specialist Leads who work collaboratively together to ensure that the objectives of the team are achieved. In doing so, there is an established ethos of supporting each other and team working, as well as working independently. This role offers a fantastic opportunity to further develop your understanding and experience of the Mental Capacity Act and the Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards, and you will be helping to support MCA practice across adult social care in Surrey. Furthermore, you will receive regular supervision, reflective practice sessions and annual BIA legal update training as part of your role. About the Role Primarily, you will assist with leading, motivating and managing a team to ensure the service provided is consistent, effective and delivers positive outcomes for individuals, their carers and families. You will also contribute to and support the development of practice, procedures, and policy within the team, and provide day to day management and oversight of team processes. This oversight will extend to the team's busy duty system, which includes triaging incoming DOLS authorisation requests, quality assuring assessments, responding to email and telephone queries, and providing support and advice to both external agencies and other adult social care teams. You will provide supervision to Best Interest Assessors and DOLS coordinators within the team. You will undertake Best Interest Assessments in care homes and hospitals where people are being deprived of their liberty; often these will be the more 'complex' requests and will require you to have detailed understanding and knowledge of the application of DOLS and the Mental Capacity Act. Shortlisting Criteria To be considered for shortlisting for this position, your application will clearly evidence the following: Best Interest Assessor qualification and relevant post qualifying experience. Ability to prioritise workload and to make decisions concerning people's liberty. Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to communicate in a clear and concise manner. Ability to use IT systems with confidence and capable of producing reports of a high standard that will bear legal scrutiny. Excellent working knowledge of the Mental Capacity Act, Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards and other related legislation. Contact us Please contact us for any questions relating to the role. This could be to discuss flexible working requests, transferable skills or any barriers to employment. The job advert closes at 23:59 on 07/04/2024. We look forward to receiving your application, please click on the apply online button below to submit. For internal applicants looking for a secondment opportunity please seek your line managers approval before applying 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.
This role has a starting salary of £50,047 per annum, based on a 36-hour working week. We are excited to be hiring a new Assistant team Manager to join our fantastic Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards Team. The team is county-wide, based at Quadrant Court; however, there is an opportunity to work flexibly, including from your own home and at other Surrey County Council offices. This is a 24-month fixed term / secondment opportunity. Rewards and Benefits 26 days' holiday (prorated for part time staff), rising to 28 days after 2 years' service and 30 days after 5 years' service 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 dependents leave A generous local government salary related pension Lifestyle discounts including gym, travel, shopping and many more 2 paid volunteering days plus 1 team volunteering day per year Learning and development hub where you can access a wealth of resources Reflective practice sessions Annual BIA legal updates About the Team The team consists of administrative staff, Best Interest Assessors and Senior Practitioner Specialist Leads who work collaboratively together to ensure that the objectives of the team are achieved. In doing so, there is an established ethos of supporting each other and team working, as well as working independently. This role offers a fantastic opportunity to further develop your understanding and experience of the Mental Capacity Act and the Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards, and you will be helping to support MCA practice across adult social care in Surrey. Furthermore, you will receive regular supervision, reflective practice sessions and annual BIA legal update training as part of your role. About the Role Primarily, you will assist with leading, motivating and managing a team to ensure the service provided is consistent, effective and delivers positive outcomes for individuals, their carers and families. You will also contribute to and support the development of practice, procedures, and policy within the team, and provide day to day management and oversight of team processes. This oversight will extend to the team's busy duty system, which includes triaging incoming DOLS authorisation requests, quality assuring assessments, responding to email and telephone queries, and providing support and advice to both external agencies and other adult social care teams. You will provide supervision to Best Interest Assessors and DOLS coordinators within the team. You will undertake Best Interest Assessments in care homes and hospitals where people are being deprived of their liberty; often these will be the more 'complex' requests and will require you to have detailed understanding and knowledge of the application of DOLS and the Mental Capacity Act. Shortlisting Criteria To be considered for shortlisting for this position, your application will clearly evidence the following: Best Interest Assessor qualification and relevant post qualifying experience. Ability to prioritise workload and to make decisions concerning people's liberty. Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to communicate in a clear and concise manner. Ability to use IT systems with confidence and capable of producing reports of a high standard that will bear legal scrutiny. Excellent working knowledge of the Mental Capacity Act, Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards and other related legislation. Contact us Please contact us for any questions relating to the role. This could be to discuss flexible working requests, transferable skills or any barriers to employment. The job advert closes at 23:59 on 07/04/2024. We look forward to receiving your application, please click on the apply online button below to submit. For internal applicants looking for a secondment opportunity please seek your line managers approval before applying 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.
Mar 22, 2024
Full time
This role has a starting salary of £50,047 per annum, based on a 36-hour working week. We are excited to be hiring a new Assistant team Manager to join our fantastic Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards Team. The team is county-wide, based at Quadrant Court; however, there is an opportunity to work flexibly, including from your own home and at other Surrey County Council offices. This is a 24-month fixed term / secondment opportunity. Rewards and Benefits 26 days' holiday (prorated for part time staff), rising to 28 days after 2 years' service and 30 days after 5 years' service 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 dependents leave A generous local government salary related pension Lifestyle discounts including gym, travel, shopping and many more 2 paid volunteering days plus 1 team volunteering day per year Learning and development hub where you can access a wealth of resources Reflective practice sessions Annual BIA legal updates About the Team The team consists of administrative staff, Best Interest Assessors and Senior Practitioner Specialist Leads who work collaboratively together to ensure that the objectives of the team are achieved. In doing so, there is an established ethos of supporting each other and team working, as well as working independently. This role offers a fantastic opportunity to further develop your understanding and experience of the Mental Capacity Act and the Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards, and you will be helping to support MCA practice across adult social care in Surrey. Furthermore, you will receive regular supervision, reflective practice sessions and annual BIA legal update training as part of your role. About the Role Primarily, you will assist with leading, motivating and managing a team to ensure the service provided is consistent, effective and delivers positive outcomes for individuals, their carers and families. You will also contribute to and support the development of practice, procedures, and policy within the team, and provide day to day management and oversight of team processes. This oversight will extend to the team's busy duty system, which includes triaging incoming DOLS authorisation requests, quality assuring assessments, responding to email and telephone queries, and providing support and advice to both external agencies and other adult social care teams. You will provide supervision to Best Interest Assessors and DOLS coordinators within the team. You will undertake Best Interest Assessments in care homes and hospitals where people are being deprived of their liberty; often these will be the more 'complex' requests and will require you to have detailed understanding and knowledge of the application of DOLS and the Mental Capacity Act. Shortlisting Criteria To be considered for shortlisting for this position, your application will clearly evidence the following: Best Interest Assessor qualification and relevant post qualifying experience. Ability to prioritise workload and to make decisions concerning people's liberty. Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to communicate in a clear and concise manner. Ability to use IT systems with confidence and capable of producing reports of a high standard that will bear legal scrutiny. Excellent working knowledge of the Mental Capacity Act, Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards and other related legislation. Contact us Please contact us for any questions relating to the role. This could be to discuss flexible working requests, transferable skills or any barriers to employment. The job advert closes at 23:59 on 07/04/2024. We look forward to receiving your application, please click on the apply online button below to submit. For internal applicants looking for a secondment opportunity please seek your line managers approval before applying 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.
WESTMINSTER CITY COUNCIL-1
City Of Westminster, London
About Us: THE EXTRAORDINARY STORY OF INDEPENDENT LIVES Adult Social Care in Westminster City Council is a world of extraordinary stories, where our passionate, caring and committed professionals do brilliant work every day. Mrs D was frail and unwell. Her son was her main carer, but he wasn't coping. We stepped in to help, but they were hostile to outside agencies. They'd always lived together and were terrified they'd be split up. Our social worker did a great job persuading Mrs D to get hospital treatment and a temporary stay in a care home. In an epic effort throughout COVID, she gained the son's trust and sorted all the repairs, carers and nurses needed so that Mrs D could come home to live with her son. We also got Mr D regular respite and a personal budget awarded in recognition of him as her carer. After all, there's nothing more important than living the life you want. The Role: As a Social Worker you can make your own powerful contribution to Westminster's success. You'll be working with adults who have mental health issues, so you'll assess their needs and the risks they might face in their day-to-day lives, and generate and review care and support plans. Identifying suitable carers and any safeguarding issues that might arise, you'll also maintain up-to-date records of your work, including entering data on the IT systems used by us and our partners. Committed to keeping up-to-speed with the latest developments in legislation, policies and procedures, and ready to attend local social work forums, you'll use supervision sessions with your managers to organise your workload and boost your personal development. We'll also expect you to contribute to social work and multi-disciplinary team meetings, ward rounds, liaison groups, case reviews and other relevant meetings. When you're registered as an Approved Mental Health Professional (AMHP) with the City of Westminster, you'll contribute towards our duty system of managing Mental Health Act requests, referrals and assessments. We'll also expect you to undertake AMHP-related training, act as a Practice Assessor for AMHP and other profession-specific students, take responsibility for decision making and - if qualified as a Best Interest Assessor - help to manage BIA assessments. Please refer to the Job Description for more information About You: With a degree in Social Work or its equivalent, and registration with Social Work England, you'll have an Approved Mental Health Professional qualification or be keen to train for this. It's important that you have well developed experience of working with adults from a range of ethnic and cultural groups, and you should also possess post-qualification experience of working with people with severe and enduring mental health problems. You'll be working as a key member of a multi-disciplinary team, so we'll look for excellent communication and interpersonal skills as well as an empathetic understanding of the different levels of disadvantage which can affect diverse communities. It's vital that you have a good understanding of current legislation and guidance, and you'll also be ready to establish excellent working relationships with other teams and external agencies. Capable of prioritising your timetable and working positively in a potentially stressful environment, you'll have a flexible attitude to your practice and be willing to occasionally extend your working day if required. Dedicated to treating our service users with respect and dignity, and with a culturally sensitive approach which considers the needs of the whole person, we'll also expect you to be ready to teach, mentor and assess our junior staff and other learners. What We Offer: Westminster is an amazing place. We are home to more than 200,000 residents from all backgrounds, over 50,000 vibrant and vital businesses and three-quarters-of-a-million people work in Westminster. Westminster City Council's strategy is to work towards a Fairer Westminster. A Fairer Westminster is one in which our communities are at the heart of our decision-making and help to determine the city's future. By working directly with our communities and other partners, we can build a more inclusive city that celebrates our diverse communities, and where residents, workers and visitors from all backgrounds will feel welcome and safe. At Westminster City Council, we pride ourselves on being an inclusive workplace and employer of choice. We encourage and welcome applications from people from all backgrounds and aim to have a workforce that, at all levels, represents the communities we serve. We champion equality, diversity, inclusion and wellbeing and aim to create a workplace where everyone feels valued, has a sense of belonging and is empowered to be their best, that is the Westminster Way. To find out more about how we do this visit As a forward-thinking Council we appreciate that people work in different ways, therefore our staff benefit from working a range of flexible working patterns as well as Agile working. The Council is a Disability Confident Employer. If you have declared a disability in your application, we guarantee an interview if you meet the essential criteria of the job. If you are invited for interview, you will be asked if you need any reasonable adjustments in order to attend, and we will make these wherever possible. Closing date: 2 April 2024. Contact details for Informal discussion: Hamish Mackay, Team Manager, via email:
Mar 22, 2024
Full time
About Us: THE EXTRAORDINARY STORY OF INDEPENDENT LIVES Adult Social Care in Westminster City Council is a world of extraordinary stories, where our passionate, caring and committed professionals do brilliant work every day. Mrs D was frail and unwell. Her son was her main carer, but he wasn't coping. We stepped in to help, but they were hostile to outside agencies. They'd always lived together and were terrified they'd be split up. Our social worker did a great job persuading Mrs D to get hospital treatment and a temporary stay in a care home. In an epic effort throughout COVID, she gained the son's trust and sorted all the repairs, carers and nurses needed so that Mrs D could come home to live with her son. We also got Mr D regular respite and a personal budget awarded in recognition of him as her carer. After all, there's nothing more important than living the life you want. The Role: As a Social Worker you can make your own powerful contribution to Westminster's success. You'll be working with adults who have mental health issues, so you'll assess their needs and the risks they might face in their day-to-day lives, and generate and review care and support plans. Identifying suitable carers and any safeguarding issues that might arise, you'll also maintain up-to-date records of your work, including entering data on the IT systems used by us and our partners. Committed to keeping up-to-speed with the latest developments in legislation, policies and procedures, and ready to attend local social work forums, you'll use supervision sessions with your managers to organise your workload and boost your personal development. We'll also expect you to contribute to social work and multi-disciplinary team meetings, ward rounds, liaison groups, case reviews and other relevant meetings. When you're registered as an Approved Mental Health Professional (AMHP) with the City of Westminster, you'll contribute towards our duty system of managing Mental Health Act requests, referrals and assessments. We'll also expect you to undertake AMHP-related training, act as a Practice Assessor for AMHP and other profession-specific students, take responsibility for decision making and - if qualified as a Best Interest Assessor - help to manage BIA assessments. Please refer to the Job Description for more information About You: With a degree in Social Work or its equivalent, and registration with Social Work England, you'll have an Approved Mental Health Professional qualification or be keen to train for this. It's important that you have well developed experience of working with adults from a range of ethnic and cultural groups, and you should also possess post-qualification experience of working with people with severe and enduring mental health problems. You'll be working as a key member of a multi-disciplinary team, so we'll look for excellent communication and interpersonal skills as well as an empathetic understanding of the different levels of disadvantage which can affect diverse communities. It's vital that you have a good understanding of current legislation and guidance, and you'll also be ready to establish excellent working relationships with other teams and external agencies. Capable of prioritising your timetable and working positively in a potentially stressful environment, you'll have a flexible attitude to your practice and be willing to occasionally extend your working day if required. Dedicated to treating our service users with respect and dignity, and with a culturally sensitive approach which considers the needs of the whole person, we'll also expect you to be ready to teach, mentor and assess our junior staff and other learners. What We Offer: Westminster is an amazing place. We are home to more than 200,000 residents from all backgrounds, over 50,000 vibrant and vital businesses and three-quarters-of-a-million people work in Westminster. Westminster City Council's strategy is to work towards a Fairer Westminster. A Fairer Westminster is one in which our communities are at the heart of our decision-making and help to determine the city's future. By working directly with our communities and other partners, we can build a more inclusive city that celebrates our diverse communities, and where residents, workers and visitors from all backgrounds will feel welcome and safe. At Westminster City Council, we pride ourselves on being an inclusive workplace and employer of choice. We encourage and welcome applications from people from all backgrounds and aim to have a workforce that, at all levels, represents the communities we serve. We champion equality, diversity, inclusion and wellbeing and aim to create a workplace where everyone feels valued, has a sense of belonging and is empowered to be their best, that is the Westminster Way. To find out more about how we do this visit As a forward-thinking Council we appreciate that people work in different ways, therefore our staff benefit from working a range of flexible working patterns as well as Agile working. The Council is a Disability Confident Employer. If you have declared a disability in your application, we guarantee an interview if you meet the essential criteria of the job. If you are invited for interview, you will be asked if you need any reasonable adjustments in order to attend, and we will make these wherever possible. Closing date: 2 April 2024. Contact details for Informal discussion: Hamish Mackay, Team Manager, via email:
If you are an experienced Parenting Assessor Social Worker, we want to hear from you. Manage social work caseload of more complex nature and with high levels of autonomy. Provide expert professional and technical advice to other Social Workers, managers, colleagues, and partners. Provide professional supervision of other Social Workers, supporting caseload management and promoting reflective practice and continuous professional development. Demonstrate skilled use of range of frameworks for assessment and intervention. Model and help others develop social work professionalism and effective caseload management. Establish network of internal and external colleagues to support effective practice. Prepare court proceeding reports acting as expert testimony in Care or Private Order proceedings. Participate in Panel processes. Chair professional meetings with inter-agency partners and clients. To produce management information and analysis. Participate in team planning and contribute to the delivery of team and service plans. Demonstrate awareness and compliance with required Standards including the Social Work Professional Capabilities Framework (Experienced Social Worker level). What you need: Must be Parentassess or Cubus trained QSW Status - including qualification, Social Work England registration and completed ASYE A minimum of 2 years' experience Right to work in the UK Benefits of working with Remedy A personal one-one service from your highly experienced dedicated consultant. Top tier supplier across London giving us first access to jobs Referral bonus - up to 250 per person placed. Double payrolls each week. Terms & Conditions apply You will be required to fully register with Remedy for all locum positions. Remedy Social Care is a APSCo Standard agency and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the vulnerable. Successful applicants will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure via the DBS. Our objective is to be an equal opportunities employer and we welcome applications from everyone with suitable skills and ability regardless of race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, gender, disability, sexual orientation, age, religion or belief. All applications will be accepted and reviewed solely on merit.
Mar 21, 2024
Contractor
If you are an experienced Parenting Assessor Social Worker, we want to hear from you. Manage social work caseload of more complex nature and with high levels of autonomy. Provide expert professional and technical advice to other Social Workers, managers, colleagues, and partners. Provide professional supervision of other Social Workers, supporting caseload management and promoting reflective practice and continuous professional development. Demonstrate skilled use of range of frameworks for assessment and intervention. Model and help others develop social work professionalism and effective caseload management. Establish network of internal and external colleagues to support effective practice. Prepare court proceeding reports acting as expert testimony in Care or Private Order proceedings. Participate in Panel processes. Chair professional meetings with inter-agency partners and clients. To produce management information and analysis. Participate in team planning and contribute to the delivery of team and service plans. Demonstrate awareness and compliance with required Standards including the Social Work Professional Capabilities Framework (Experienced Social Worker level). What you need: Must be Parentassess or Cubus trained QSW Status - including qualification, Social Work England registration and completed ASYE A minimum of 2 years' experience Right to work in the UK Benefits of working with Remedy A personal one-one service from your highly experienced dedicated consultant. Top tier supplier across London giving us first access to jobs Referral bonus - up to 250 per person placed. Double payrolls each week. Terms & Conditions apply You will be required to fully register with Remedy for all locum positions. Remedy Social Care is a APSCo Standard agency and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the vulnerable. Successful applicants will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure via the DBS. Our objective is to be an equal opportunities employer and we welcome applications from everyone with suitable skills and ability regardless of race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, gender, disability, sexual orientation, age, religion or belief. All applications will be accepted and reviewed solely on merit.
Advanced Practitioner (Adult Social Care & Health) RBKC615280 Job Summary: Salary range: £49,854 - £56,565 per annum Work location: London Hours per week: 36 Contract type: Permanent Vetting requirements: Enhanced DBS Check Closing date: This is a rolling advert. Applications will be reviewed upon receipt. About Us: Our learning and development opportunities will bring out the best in you. In Kensington and Chelsea, we put local people at the heart of decision-making, working in partnership with them to provide quality services that are responsive, effective and efficient. This includes providing support and assistance to some of our most vulnerable residents. We encourage people's independence, wellbeing, and work hard to enable them to live in the community with dignity, choice and control. The Role: As an Advanced Practitioner within the Information and Advice Team, you will provide supervision and direction to staff members, which includes Social Workers and Independent living assessors. The Information and Advice team is the initial point of contact for Adult Social Care. You will work alongside another Advanced Practitioner and will Deputise for the Team manager. As part of the role, you will manage duty, provide regular supervision, and carry a small case load that includes initial safeguarding enquiries. In this role, it is important that you promote quality, best practice and person-centred care. You will have access to an extensive learning and development programme to support you to continue your professional development and support you in this role. Please refer to the Job Description for more information. About You: To be successful in this role, you will be a qualified and registered Social Worker with experience in Adult Social Care, Supervision, Safeguarding management, Assessment process and support planning. Additionally, you will have extensive knowledge of the Legal framework and its application to practice. In return, you can look forward to a package that includes a competitive salary, travel allowance, a high-quality pension scheme and generous annual leave plus bank holidays. Application process Please do not upload any documents, including CVs/Covering Letters or supporting statements, as these documents will not be reviewed and could result in your application not being shortlisted. You should describe how you meet the person specification requirements for the position you are applying for in Section G of the application form. Additional information We are committed to promoting equality and respecting diversity and welcome applications from all sections of the community. We are a Disability Confident Employer - committed to ensuring that our recruitment and selection process is inclusive and accessible. We engage our staff with a variety of learning types including face-to-face and virtual learning because we want to ensure our staff understand our values and behaviours, grow their skills and develop their careers. This post is covered by the Fluency Duty, as outlined in the Code of Practice on the English language requirements for public sector workers. We do not accept speculative CVs from any source. Please note, we will primarily contact candidates by e-mail throughout the recruitment process, please monitor your email junk / spam folder as our system generated emails may be allocated to these folders by your email settings. If you experience difficulties with the recruitment application process, please contact the recruitment team by email:
Mar 20, 2024
Full time
Advanced Practitioner (Adult Social Care & Health) RBKC615280 Job Summary: Salary range: £49,854 - £56,565 per annum Work location: London Hours per week: 36 Contract type: Permanent Vetting requirements: Enhanced DBS Check Closing date: This is a rolling advert. Applications will be reviewed upon receipt. About Us: Our learning and development opportunities will bring out the best in you. In Kensington and Chelsea, we put local people at the heart of decision-making, working in partnership with them to provide quality services that are responsive, effective and efficient. This includes providing support and assistance to some of our most vulnerable residents. We encourage people's independence, wellbeing, and work hard to enable them to live in the community with dignity, choice and control. The Role: As an Advanced Practitioner within the Information and Advice Team, you will provide supervision and direction to staff members, which includes Social Workers and Independent living assessors. The Information and Advice team is the initial point of contact for Adult Social Care. You will work alongside another Advanced Practitioner and will Deputise for the Team manager. As part of the role, you will manage duty, provide regular supervision, and carry a small case load that includes initial safeguarding enquiries. In this role, it is important that you promote quality, best practice and person-centred care. You will have access to an extensive learning and development programme to support you to continue your professional development and support you in this role. Please refer to the Job Description for more information. About You: To be successful in this role, you will be a qualified and registered Social Worker with experience in Adult Social Care, Supervision, Safeguarding management, Assessment process and support planning. Additionally, you will have extensive knowledge of the Legal framework and its application to practice. In return, you can look forward to a package that includes a competitive salary, travel allowance, a high-quality pension scheme and generous annual leave plus bank holidays. Application process Please do not upload any documents, including CVs/Covering Letters or supporting statements, as these documents will not be reviewed and could result in your application not being shortlisted. You should describe how you meet the person specification requirements for the position you are applying for in Section G of the application form. Additional information We are committed to promoting equality and respecting diversity and welcome applications from all sections of the community. We are a Disability Confident Employer - committed to ensuring that our recruitment and selection process is inclusive and accessible. We engage our staff with a variety of learning types including face-to-face and virtual learning because we want to ensure our staff understand our values and behaviours, grow their skills and develop their careers. This post is covered by the Fluency Duty, as outlined in the Code of Practice on the English language requirements for public sector workers. We do not accept speculative CVs from any source. Please note, we will primarily contact candidates by e-mail throughout the recruitment process, please monitor your email junk / spam folder as our system generated emails may be allocated to these folders by your email settings. If you experience difficulties with the recruitment application process, please contact the recruitment team by email:
Social Worker Join Oxfordshire County Council on an exciting journey towards Delivering the Future Together , our ambitious transformation programme which is enabling us to be an employer, partner, and place shaper of choice. We're seeking the right people who can help us get there while embracing our value of ' daring to do it differently' , as we continue to strive to do better. In Adult Services, this means we're daring to do adult social care differently by supporting Oxfordshire's residents to stay fit, healthy and independent in their communities for as long as possible through a strength's-based approach. Working with local NHS services, care providers and community and voluntary groups, we make the most of what each of our strengths are, pulling in the same direction, and united by one shared vision. This means we keep the people we support at the heart of all that we do. And that works. By listening to people and building on the positives in their lives, we can work collaboratively to help them live the lives they want with the right support around them. It is something we call the Oxfordshire Way and we can't do it alone - our proactive, positive approach to social care gives everyone the opportunity to make a bigger difference. If we're doing a good job, we don't stand still - we're ambitious and we're always striving to do better; it's in our DNA. About the role and team We're transforming the way we help our frontline social workers support our communities to get the best outcomes possible for each and every person we work with. We do this through our commitment of strengthened supervision, ongoing professional training and manageable caseloads, so that you can bring your best self to the people you work with. We continue to be a financially stable local authority and our investment in Adult Services has created a number of vacancies; we are looking for Newly Qualified and Qualified Social Workers and Newly Qualified and Qualified Occupational Therapists to join us and help shape and deliver our teams; it's a really exciting time to join us! Our Social Workers work alongside Occupational Therapists within a locality, hospital setting or safeguarding team and will: Empower people in your community to identify their strengths and desired outcomes, embracing new ideas and ways of doing things to improve and maintain their independence. Utilise a strength-based approach to promote people's wellbeing to help them achieve their desired outcomes. Support people and carers to ensure their voice is heard through advocacy where necessary. About you You are Driven to do it differently to find creative solutions that problem solves with the person, rather than for the person. Willing to take responsibility, you are a self-leader who has the passion to promote people's strengths to gain the best outcomes for people. Kind and caring, with an understanding of and respect for individuals' qualities, abilities and diverse backgrounds. Advocating for equality and integrity in all you do with a commitment to human rights and social justice, and with your strong communication skills you will work collaboratively to achieve the best outcome. Always learning, to continuously develop your skills and knowledge in theory and case law. Passionate about following the professional standards of SWE with a commitment to continue your professional development. Rewards and benefits Up to 33 day's holiday p.a. plus bank holidays - Option to 'buy' additional days Membership of the Local Government contributory pension scheme, employer's contribution of up to 19.9% Relocation package up to a maximum of £8,000 to cover reimbursement of expenses for newly appointed employees (conditions apply in line with council policy) Regular monthly formal and informal support and supervision Local and national discounts for shopping and travel Extensive Continuous Professional Development opportunities, career progression scheme including the opportunity to train as a Practice Educator, Best Interest Assessor or Adult Mental Health Practitioner. Learn more here: Our benefits Jobs (oxfordshire.gov.uk Are you a passionate qualified Social Worker or Occupational Therapist 'returning' into Adult Social Care? Are you keen to resume practicing, but need some support to re-register with Social Work England or Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC)? If so, we would also like to hear from you. To apply, please follow the link to our advert, or forward your CV across to
Mar 18, 2024
Full time
Social Worker Join Oxfordshire County Council on an exciting journey towards Delivering the Future Together , our ambitious transformation programme which is enabling us to be an employer, partner, and place shaper of choice. We're seeking the right people who can help us get there while embracing our value of ' daring to do it differently' , as we continue to strive to do better. In Adult Services, this means we're daring to do adult social care differently by supporting Oxfordshire's residents to stay fit, healthy and independent in their communities for as long as possible through a strength's-based approach. Working with local NHS services, care providers and community and voluntary groups, we make the most of what each of our strengths are, pulling in the same direction, and united by one shared vision. This means we keep the people we support at the heart of all that we do. And that works. By listening to people and building on the positives in their lives, we can work collaboratively to help them live the lives they want with the right support around them. It is something we call the Oxfordshire Way and we can't do it alone - our proactive, positive approach to social care gives everyone the opportunity to make a bigger difference. If we're doing a good job, we don't stand still - we're ambitious and we're always striving to do better; it's in our DNA. About the role and team We're transforming the way we help our frontline social workers support our communities to get the best outcomes possible for each and every person we work with. We do this through our commitment of strengthened supervision, ongoing professional training and manageable caseloads, so that you can bring your best self to the people you work with. We continue to be a financially stable local authority and our investment in Adult Services has created a number of vacancies; we are looking for Newly Qualified and Qualified Social Workers and Newly Qualified and Qualified Occupational Therapists to join us and help shape and deliver our teams; it's a really exciting time to join us! Our Social Workers work alongside Occupational Therapists within a locality, hospital setting or safeguarding team and will: Empower people in your community to identify their strengths and desired outcomes, embracing new ideas and ways of doing things to improve and maintain their independence. Utilise a strength-based approach to promote people's wellbeing to help them achieve their desired outcomes. Support people and carers to ensure their voice is heard through advocacy where necessary. About you You are Driven to do it differently to find creative solutions that problem solves with the person, rather than for the person. Willing to take responsibility, you are a self-leader who has the passion to promote people's strengths to gain the best outcomes for people. Kind and caring, with an understanding of and respect for individuals' qualities, abilities and diverse backgrounds. Advocating for equality and integrity in all you do with a commitment to human rights and social justice, and with your strong communication skills you will work collaboratively to achieve the best outcome. Always learning, to continuously develop your skills and knowledge in theory and case law. Passionate about following the professional standards of SWE with a commitment to continue your professional development. Rewards and benefits Up to 33 day's holiday p.a. plus bank holidays - Option to 'buy' additional days Membership of the Local Government contributory pension scheme, employer's contribution of up to 19.9% Relocation package up to a maximum of £8,000 to cover reimbursement of expenses for newly appointed employees (conditions apply in line with council policy) Regular monthly formal and informal support and supervision Local and national discounts for shopping and travel Extensive Continuous Professional Development opportunities, career progression scheme including the opportunity to train as a Practice Educator, Best Interest Assessor or Adult Mental Health Practitioner. Learn more here: Our benefits Jobs (oxfordshire.gov.uk Are you a passionate qualified Social Worker or Occupational Therapist 'returning' into Adult Social Care? Are you keen to resume practicing, but need some support to re-register with Social Work England or Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC)? If so, we would also like to hear from you. To apply, please follow the link to our advert, or forward your CV across to
Metropolitan Thames Valley
Beeston, Nottinghamshire
Are you an experienced Fire Risk Assessor looking for a new opportunity? MTVH are currently seeking a diligent and qualified professional to join our Compliance Services team, operating within the Property Directorate. This is a crucial role that will involve conducting fire risk assessments, audits, inspections and surveys across our housing stock, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and minimising risk. We are looking to recruit Fire Risk Assessors to carry out assessments on a Type 1, 2 and 3 buildings. The role will involve: Being primarily responsible for providing and delivering 100% compliance for Fire Risk Assessments across the MTVH property portfolio. Working as part of a team of Fire Risk Assessors, utilising an excellent knowledge of the FRA process to view fire risk holistically and ensure that risk is identified and communicated accurately. Being responsible for ensuring suitable and accurate remedial works are identified and communicated in assessments, and that they align with the timeframes recommended in the MTVH FRA Process documents. Where required, being responsible for providing technical fire safety advice to colleagues across the organisation and being a point of contact for external organisations in relation to fire safety. To Succeed you will need: The successful candidate will have a strong technical background with a clear understanding of the Regulatory reform Fire Safety Order (2005) and relevant fire safety legislation and guidance documents with some experience gained in housing. You must have excellent communication skills and have an ability to communicate fire risk and good fire safety practise to all relevant persons. Must hold Tier 2 accreditation via IFSM as a minimum (or be willing to obtain prior to employment) Hold a valid nationally recognised fire safety qualifications such as - NEBOSH National Certificate in Fire Safety and Risk Management, Institute of Fire Engineers (IFE) or similar. A recognised minimum grade 3 qualification within fire risk assessment such as the FPA, IFE or similar or registered by a competent body for FRA. Must have a minimum of 2 years experience in the fire safety industry. Experience of carrying out FRA's in social housing To meet our commitment to providing safe, high quality services to our customers, this role requires a Basic check with the Disclosure and Barring Service once an offer of employment is made. A new check will be completed every three years. Please note :- we do not currently offer visa sponsorship. What?s in it for you? Our benefits include:- 28 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays (pro rata for part time) per year 2 volunteering days per year for things like helping out in local communities An additional ?Beliefs day? once a year to have an extra a day off Enhanced pension with matched contributions of up to 9% Life assurance cover 3 x your salary Health cash plan scheme for your everyday healthcare needs which you can add your family members too Tenancy deposit ? interest free loan to help with rental deposits Access to extensive learning and training opportunities with Wisebox platform Colleague virtual social platform with our workplace pages where you can keep up to date with the organisational activity and link in with colleagues Career progression across the organisation with our mentoring programme and apprenticeships We are committed to the wellbeing of our colleagues and support this as an organisation About us Learn more about our benefits and organisation by viewing our attached document Our promise Here at Metropolitan Thames Valley Housing (MTVH) we want to capture the value that difference brings and are committed to promoting equality, diversity and inclusion. We work collaboratively ?Serving people better every day? to educate, support and develop all of our diverse employees and the communities that we serve. We want every employee and every customer to feel comfortable enough to be their true self and are working tirelessly in the background to create an environment that encourages our employees to challenge non-inclusive behaviours and to be mindful of their own and other?s wellbeing. Our core values of Dare, Care and Collaborate demonstrate that we are a people focused business, solving social issues by working together! We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if a suitable candidate is found so we do encourage you to complete the application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.
Mar 15, 2024
Full time
Are you an experienced Fire Risk Assessor looking for a new opportunity? MTVH are currently seeking a diligent and qualified professional to join our Compliance Services team, operating within the Property Directorate. This is a crucial role that will involve conducting fire risk assessments, audits, inspections and surveys across our housing stock, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and minimising risk. We are looking to recruit Fire Risk Assessors to carry out assessments on a Type 1, 2 and 3 buildings. The role will involve: Being primarily responsible for providing and delivering 100% compliance for Fire Risk Assessments across the MTVH property portfolio. Working as part of a team of Fire Risk Assessors, utilising an excellent knowledge of the FRA process to view fire risk holistically and ensure that risk is identified and communicated accurately. Being responsible for ensuring suitable and accurate remedial works are identified and communicated in assessments, and that they align with the timeframes recommended in the MTVH FRA Process documents. Where required, being responsible for providing technical fire safety advice to colleagues across the organisation and being a point of contact for external organisations in relation to fire safety. To Succeed you will need: The successful candidate will have a strong technical background with a clear understanding of the Regulatory reform Fire Safety Order (2005) and relevant fire safety legislation and guidance documents with some experience gained in housing. You must have excellent communication skills and have an ability to communicate fire risk and good fire safety practise to all relevant persons. Must hold Tier 2 accreditation via IFSM as a minimum (or be willing to obtain prior to employment) Hold a valid nationally recognised fire safety qualifications such as - NEBOSH National Certificate in Fire Safety and Risk Management, Institute of Fire Engineers (IFE) or similar. A recognised minimum grade 3 qualification within fire risk assessment such as the FPA, IFE or similar or registered by a competent body for FRA. Must have a minimum of 2 years experience in the fire safety industry. Experience of carrying out FRA's in social housing To meet our commitment to providing safe, high quality services to our customers, this role requires a Basic check with the Disclosure and Barring Service once an offer of employment is made. A new check will be completed every three years. Please note :- we do not currently offer visa sponsorship. What?s in it for you? Our benefits include:- 28 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays (pro rata for part time) per year 2 volunteering days per year for things like helping out in local communities An additional ?Beliefs day? once a year to have an extra a day off Enhanced pension with matched contributions of up to 9% Life assurance cover 3 x your salary Health cash plan scheme for your everyday healthcare needs which you can add your family members too Tenancy deposit ? interest free loan to help with rental deposits Access to extensive learning and training opportunities with Wisebox platform Colleague virtual social platform with our workplace pages where you can keep up to date with the organisational activity and link in with colleagues Career progression across the organisation with our mentoring programme and apprenticeships We are committed to the wellbeing of our colleagues and support this as an organisation About us Learn more about our benefits and organisation by viewing our attached document Our promise Here at Metropolitan Thames Valley Housing (MTVH) we want to capture the value that difference brings and are committed to promoting equality, diversity and inclusion. We work collaboratively ?Serving people better every day? to educate, support and develop all of our diverse employees and the communities that we serve. We want every employee and every customer to feel comfortable enough to be their true self and are working tirelessly in the background to create an environment that encourages our employees to challenge non-inclusive behaviours and to be mindful of their own and other?s wellbeing. Our core values of Dare, Care and Collaborate demonstrate that we are a people focused business, solving social issues by working together! We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if a suitable candidate is found so we do encourage you to complete the application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.
We are investing in our front-line staff to ensure healthy and fulfilling lives for Hertfordshire residents. By joining us at Hertfordshire as an Occupational Therapist, you will gain unique and extensive experience in the field of adult social care, safeguarding practice and multi-disciplinary working. We create meaningful connections with our residents and ensure our staff receive benefits, including flexible and autonomous working arrangements, career development opportunities, Newly qualified occupational therapists - if you have recently completed your occupational therapy degree, you'll be enrolled onto our Supported and Assessed First Year In Employment Programme for Newly Qualified Occupational Therapists (NQOT Programme) with all the benefits and support available for a newly Qualified occupational therapist. Our Occupational Therapists promote a strength-based approach to therapy, facilitating active participation in meaningful occupation and activity. Requirements for the senior role include actively undertaking a specialist role e.g. Approved Mental Health Professional (AMHP), Best Interests Assessor (BIA), occupational therapy practice educator, or moving and handling specialist function role. Alternatively, an agreement to undertake at least one of these roles within the first year
Mar 15, 2024
Full time
We are investing in our front-line staff to ensure healthy and fulfilling lives for Hertfordshire residents. By joining us at Hertfordshire as an Occupational Therapist, you will gain unique and extensive experience in the field of adult social care, safeguarding practice and multi-disciplinary working. We create meaningful connections with our residents and ensure our staff receive benefits, including flexible and autonomous working arrangements, career development opportunities, Newly qualified occupational therapists - if you have recently completed your occupational therapy degree, you'll be enrolled onto our Supported and Assessed First Year In Employment Programme for Newly Qualified Occupational Therapists (NQOT Programme) with all the benefits and support available for a newly Qualified occupational therapist. Our Occupational Therapists promote a strength-based approach to therapy, facilitating active participation in meaningful occupation and activity. Requirements for the senior role include actively undertaking a specialist role e.g. Approved Mental Health Professional (AMHP), Best Interests Assessor (BIA), occupational therapy practice educator, or moving and handling specialist function role. Alternatively, an agreement to undertake at least one of these roles within the first year
The starting salary for this role is £44,614 per annum based on a 36-hour working week. We are excited to be hiring three new Best Interest Assessors to join our fantastic Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards Team. The team is a County-wide team based at Quadrant Court; however, there is an opportunity to work flexibly, including from your own home and at other Surrey County Council offices. We have two permanent opportunities available and one 24-month fixed term contract/ secondment opportunity. Rewards and Benefits: 26 days' holiday (prorated for part time staff), rising to 28 days after 2 years' service and 30 days after 5 years' service 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 dependents leave A generous local government salary related pension Lifestyle discounts including gym, travel, shopping and many more 2 paid volunteering days plus 1 team volunteering day per year Learning and development hub where you can access a wealth of resources. About the Team The team consists of administrative staff and Best Interest Assessors who work collaboratively together, and there is an ethos of supporting each other and team working to ensure that the objectives of the team are achieved. This role offers a fantastic opportunity to further develop your understanding and experience of the Mental Capacity Act and the Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards, and you will be helping to support MCA practice across adult social care in Surrey. Furthermore, you will receive regular supervision, reflective practice sessions and annual BIA legal update training as part of your role. About the role Primarily, you will be undertaking Best Interest Assessments in care homes and hospitals where people are being deprived of their liberty; often these will be the more 'complex' requests and will require you to have detailed understanding and knowledge of the application of DOLS and the Mental Capacity Act. On a weekly basis, you will also contribute to the team's busy duty system, including triaging incoming DOLS authorisation requests, quality assuring assessments completed by other assessors, responding to email and telephone queries, and providing support and advice to both external agencies and other adult social care teams. You will also support the development and training of trainee Best Interest Assessors. To be considered for shortlisting for this position, your application should clearly evidence the following: Best Interest Assessor qualification and relevant post qualifying experience. Ability to prioritise workload and to make decisions concerning people's liberty. Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to communicate in a clear and concise manner. Ability to use IT systems with confidence and capable of producing reports of a high standard that will bear legal scrutiny. Excellent working knowledge of the Mental Capacity Act, Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards and other related legislation. The ability to travel as needed is a key requirement for this role allowing you and us to deliver an effective service. We are dedicated to inclusivity and will consider reasonable adjustments to ensure all candidates can fulfil this requirement. In applying you will have an opportunity to share how you meet this requirement and/or outline any reasonable adjustments you might require supporting you. Contact Details Please contact us for any questions relating to the role. This could be to discuss flexible working requests, transferable skills or any barriers to employment. For an informal discussion please contact Rachel Croft or Liz Lawson on . The job advert closes at 23:59 on 7th April 2024 with interviews to follow. 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. We look forward to receiving your application, please click on the apply online button below to submit. 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.
Mar 15, 2024
Full time
The starting salary for this role is £44,614 per annum based on a 36-hour working week. We are excited to be hiring three new Best Interest Assessors to join our fantastic Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards Team. The team is a County-wide team based at Quadrant Court; however, there is an opportunity to work flexibly, including from your own home and at other Surrey County Council offices. We have two permanent opportunities available and one 24-month fixed term contract/ secondment opportunity. Rewards and Benefits: 26 days' holiday (prorated for part time staff), rising to 28 days after 2 years' service and 30 days after 5 years' service 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 dependents leave A generous local government salary related pension Lifestyle discounts including gym, travel, shopping and many more 2 paid volunteering days plus 1 team volunteering day per year Learning and development hub where you can access a wealth of resources. About the Team The team consists of administrative staff and Best Interest Assessors who work collaboratively together, and there is an ethos of supporting each other and team working to ensure that the objectives of the team are achieved. This role offers a fantastic opportunity to further develop your understanding and experience of the Mental Capacity Act and the Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards, and you will be helping to support MCA practice across adult social care in Surrey. Furthermore, you will receive regular supervision, reflective practice sessions and annual BIA legal update training as part of your role. About the role Primarily, you will be undertaking Best Interest Assessments in care homes and hospitals where people are being deprived of their liberty; often these will be the more 'complex' requests and will require you to have detailed understanding and knowledge of the application of DOLS and the Mental Capacity Act. On a weekly basis, you will also contribute to the team's busy duty system, including triaging incoming DOLS authorisation requests, quality assuring assessments completed by other assessors, responding to email and telephone queries, and providing support and advice to both external agencies and other adult social care teams. You will also support the development and training of trainee Best Interest Assessors. To be considered for shortlisting for this position, your application should clearly evidence the following: Best Interest Assessor qualification and relevant post qualifying experience. Ability to prioritise workload and to make decisions concerning people's liberty. Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to communicate in a clear and concise manner. Ability to use IT systems with confidence and capable of producing reports of a high standard that will bear legal scrutiny. Excellent working knowledge of the Mental Capacity Act, Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards and other related legislation. The ability to travel as needed is a key requirement for this role allowing you and us to deliver an effective service. We are dedicated to inclusivity and will consider reasonable adjustments to ensure all candidates can fulfil this requirement. In applying you will have an opportunity to share how you meet this requirement and/or outline any reasonable adjustments you might require supporting you. Contact Details Please contact us for any questions relating to the role. This could be to discuss flexible working requests, transferable skills or any barriers to employment. For an informal discussion please contact Rachel Croft or Liz Lawson on . The job advert closes at 23:59 on 7th April 2024 with interviews to follow. 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. We look forward to receiving your application, please click on the apply online button below to submit. 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.
To deliver an excellent fire risk assessment service within domestic housing and properties where housing has responsibility. To undertake surveys and to follow these up to ensure we adhere to health and safety legislation and council procedures. Client Details I am working in collaboration with one of the UK's leading housing providers who are looking to build the best in house FRA team within social housing. This will be a technical based team, with the idea of pulling knowledge together to provide the best service to its customers. It is an exciting time to join the business as they look to invest heavily into their FRA team. Description To carry out a type 1, 3 and 4 fire risk assessment programme in domestic housing, care and support schemes and in properties where housing has responsibility such as community halls. Liaise with the Fire Risk Assessment Manager and Senior Fire Risk Assessor to deliver risk assessments in line with the Fire Safety Management System. Management and coordination of contractors required to support destructive inspections as part of the type 4 fire risk assessment process. Ensuring that all making good of intrusive survey complies to fire safety standards and is of a high quality. Provide concise and sufficiently detailed fire risk assessments for all type 1, 3 and 4 assessments. Profile NEBOSH Fire Certificate/Diploma or Certified in Applied Fire Risk Assessment (previously FRA and Fire Safety Management) or equivalent. Experience of Working as a fire risk assessment for residential housing and care and support schemes and evidence of applying PAS 79. Job Offer Opportunity to join a newly developed team To be part of the growth plan of a national business. Opportunities to progress. Room to increase salary within the role Formal and informal training plans in place. Great pension scheme Hybrid working
Mar 14, 2024
Full time
To deliver an excellent fire risk assessment service within domestic housing and properties where housing has responsibility. To undertake surveys and to follow these up to ensure we adhere to health and safety legislation and council procedures. Client Details I am working in collaboration with one of the UK's leading housing providers who are looking to build the best in house FRA team within social housing. This will be a technical based team, with the idea of pulling knowledge together to provide the best service to its customers. It is an exciting time to join the business as they look to invest heavily into their FRA team. Description To carry out a type 1, 3 and 4 fire risk assessment programme in domestic housing, care and support schemes and in properties where housing has responsibility such as community halls. Liaise with the Fire Risk Assessment Manager and Senior Fire Risk Assessor to deliver risk assessments in line with the Fire Safety Management System. Management and coordination of contractors required to support destructive inspections as part of the type 4 fire risk assessment process. Ensuring that all making good of intrusive survey complies to fire safety standards and is of a high quality. Provide concise and sufficiently detailed fire risk assessments for all type 1, 3 and 4 assessments. Profile NEBOSH Fire Certificate/Diploma or Certified in Applied Fire Risk Assessment (previously FRA and Fire Safety Management) or equivalent. Experience of Working as a fire risk assessment for residential housing and care and support schemes and evidence of applying PAS 79. Job Offer Opportunity to join a newly developed team To be part of the growth plan of a national business. Opportunities to progress. Room to increase salary within the role Formal and informal training plans in place. Great pension scheme Hybrid working
Practice Consultant Job Description Fixed term contract 12 months £41,173 to £45,442 per annum (Scale K) 37 hours per week (job-share/part-time would be considered) County Hall, Norwich We offer a £2000 welcome payment for qualified and experienced Social Workers/Occupational Therapists (grade J and above), Practice Consultants and Team Managers new to Norfolk County Council. Amount to be repaid in full should they leave within two years of employment. Who Cares? We do. It's an exciting time to join the Social Care Community Engagement Team. We have some bold changes happening in Norfolk and we want to find the very best social care staff to be part of our future. The Social Care Community Engagement Team is at the forefront of the 'Living Well' roll out and the implementation of the 3 Conversations Model and its' strengths-based approach to Social Care. You will need to be either an HCPC registered Occupational Therapist or Social Work England registered Social Worker, with three years post qualifying social care/health employment. The successful candidate would be someone who is keen to work innovatively, strive for improvements, and contribute to the change agenda, particularly in shaping the 'front door' services for the future. You will have the opportunity to manage and support a team of case holding Assistant Practitioners and Occupational Therapists working across all adult social services disciplines in a fast-moving and dynamic environment. You will take a lead role in team including managing workflow and providing casework consultancy to Assistant Practitioners. You team will also work closely with your locality colleagues to ensure 3 Conversation Model implemented. If you are motivated and have a passion for supporting adults in need of care and support at a time of crisis and want to take the next step in your career - you are the type of practitioner, we are looking for. You will have the opportunity to develop your professional knowledge through further training as a Best Interest Assessor, Approved Mental Health Practitioner or Practice Educator roles. Currently SCCE operates a hybrid of office and remote working. You would be joining a vibrant and very supportive new team. Norwich is the county capital of Norfolk, 120 miles from London and 60 miles from Cambridge. It's on the edge of the Broads National Park, and a 40-minute drive to the seaside. Norwich is a superb city. It effortlessly mixes outstanding heritage through the ages with modern shopping centres, excellent restaurants, hundreds of cafés and pubs, a superb arts and theatre scene with huge parks and green spaces, canoeing, rowing and sailing. By train, Norwich to London takes 90 minutes and Cambridge less than an hour. There are also direct train links to the Midlands. Norwich International Airport has regular flights to Schiphol, Amsterdam and from there on to the rest of the world, plus daily internal flights to Scotland, Manchester, Exeter and Dublin. What we offer At Norfolk County Council we are committed to our employees' learning and development. We offer all Social Workers and Occupational Therapists a protected half day per month for continuing professional development and training. We want our people to be inspired and motivated to work well together, make the most of our workspaces, enjoy a healthy work-life balance, and deliver excellent services to Norfolk and its people. Flexibility is built into the way we work, with hybrid working a key feature for many roles. Our technology platform and equipment are first class, enabling you to connect and collaborate remotely. We ask that you have in place good Broadband connectivity. We operate a talent pool scheme whereby candidates who are not successful on this occasion may be considered for a period of up to 3 months for equal positions. You can also find out about the rewards and benefits we offer as well as our other terms and conditions. Norwich is the county capital of Norfolk, 120 miles from London and 60 miles from Cambridge. It's on the edge of the Broads National Park, and a 40-minute drive to the seaside. Norwich is a superb city. It effortlessly mixes outstanding heritage through the ages with modern shopping centres, excellent restaurants, hundreds of cafés and pubs, a superb arts and theatre scene with huge parks and green spaces, canoeing, rowing and sailing. By train, Norwich to London takes 90 minutes and Cambridge less than an hour. There are also direct train links to the Midlands. Norwich International Airport has regular flights to Schiphol, Amsterdam and from there on to the rest of the world, plus daily internal flights to Scotland, Manchester, Exeter and Dublin. Your application Please ensure you include a statement in your application to demonstrate why you feel you meet the person specification and job description for this post. CVs submitted without a supporting statement about this post will not be accepted. You need to be registered with Social Work England/or HCPC as a practising social worker/Occupational Therapist. If you would like to discuss this opportunity you are encouraged to contact Mark Lewis via email or tel:- . Interviews are scheduled to take place w/c 1st April 2024. These are some benefits you can enjoy by working for Norfolk County Council: Competitive salary Generous holiday entitlement with the ability to buy and sell leave Health and Wellbeing services including fast-track physiotherapy and a free counselling service Flexible working opportunities including flexi-time, part time, remote and hybrid working - dependant on your job role and business need. Financial benefits such as: ' Norfolk Rewards' our employee discounts programme which helps you save money on almost anything, from everyday groceries and clothes, to holidays, new technology, gym membership, trips to the cinema and days out. A Blue Light card for Fire Service and Social Care Workers Relocation expenses paid upfront (where applicable) An advance of your expenses if you travel for work Local Government Pension Scheme with generous employer contribution, life assurance, death in service payments and dependants' pensions. A payment if you refer someone you know to a hard to fill job. Tax efficient ways of getting extra pension, new bikes and electric cars. Before you apply, we recommend reading the full Job Description and Person Specification to help you demonstrate you meet the criteria. You can also find information on our Terms and Conditions here. Already a Norfolk County Council employee? See and apply for internal and external vacancies in myOracle using email. Closing date for all other candidates: 24 March 2023 at 23:59 About Us We have miles of beautiful coastline and our unique Broads, thriving market towns and a city with a proud cultural heritage. Our economy is growing and driven by innovation in a number of sectors, including energy and food. We also have ambitious plans for new housing and a building programme for schools across Norfolk. Our county a great place to live, work and visit, and is an excellent environment for businesses to start, grow and innovate. We are the main local authority for Norfolk providing services countywide to more than 850,000 Norfolk residents. We take the lead in critical policy areas, working with 84 elected Members responsible for the strategic local government services in the county. We provide a high quality service through involving people who use our services to shape and comment on them and by promoting efficiency and innovation. We work in partnership with local businesses, voluntary organisations and other local authorities such as District and Parish Councils to provide the people of Norfolk with excellent services.
Mar 14, 2024
Full time
Practice Consultant Job Description Fixed term contract 12 months £41,173 to £45,442 per annum (Scale K) 37 hours per week (job-share/part-time would be considered) County Hall, Norwich We offer a £2000 welcome payment for qualified and experienced Social Workers/Occupational Therapists (grade J and above), Practice Consultants and Team Managers new to Norfolk County Council. Amount to be repaid in full should they leave within two years of employment. Who Cares? We do. It's an exciting time to join the Social Care Community Engagement Team. We have some bold changes happening in Norfolk and we want to find the very best social care staff to be part of our future. The Social Care Community Engagement Team is at the forefront of the 'Living Well' roll out and the implementation of the 3 Conversations Model and its' strengths-based approach to Social Care. You will need to be either an HCPC registered Occupational Therapist or Social Work England registered Social Worker, with three years post qualifying social care/health employment. The successful candidate would be someone who is keen to work innovatively, strive for improvements, and contribute to the change agenda, particularly in shaping the 'front door' services for the future. You will have the opportunity to manage and support a team of case holding Assistant Practitioners and Occupational Therapists working across all adult social services disciplines in a fast-moving and dynamic environment. You will take a lead role in team including managing workflow and providing casework consultancy to Assistant Practitioners. You team will also work closely with your locality colleagues to ensure 3 Conversation Model implemented. If you are motivated and have a passion for supporting adults in need of care and support at a time of crisis and want to take the next step in your career - you are the type of practitioner, we are looking for. You will have the opportunity to develop your professional knowledge through further training as a Best Interest Assessor, Approved Mental Health Practitioner or Practice Educator roles. Currently SCCE operates a hybrid of office and remote working. You would be joining a vibrant and very supportive new team. Norwich is the county capital of Norfolk, 120 miles from London and 60 miles from Cambridge. It's on the edge of the Broads National Park, and a 40-minute drive to the seaside. Norwich is a superb city. It effortlessly mixes outstanding heritage through the ages with modern shopping centres, excellent restaurants, hundreds of cafés and pubs, a superb arts and theatre scene with huge parks and green spaces, canoeing, rowing and sailing. By train, Norwich to London takes 90 minutes and Cambridge less than an hour. There are also direct train links to the Midlands. Norwich International Airport has regular flights to Schiphol, Amsterdam and from there on to the rest of the world, plus daily internal flights to Scotland, Manchester, Exeter and Dublin. What we offer At Norfolk County Council we are committed to our employees' learning and development. We offer all Social Workers and Occupational Therapists a protected half day per month for continuing professional development and training. We want our people to be inspired and motivated to work well together, make the most of our workspaces, enjoy a healthy work-life balance, and deliver excellent services to Norfolk and its people. Flexibility is built into the way we work, with hybrid working a key feature for many roles. Our technology platform and equipment are first class, enabling you to connect and collaborate remotely. We ask that you have in place good Broadband connectivity. We operate a talent pool scheme whereby candidates who are not successful on this occasion may be considered for a period of up to 3 months for equal positions. You can also find out about the rewards and benefits we offer as well as our other terms and conditions. Norwich is the county capital of Norfolk, 120 miles from London and 60 miles from Cambridge. It's on the edge of the Broads National Park, and a 40-minute drive to the seaside. Norwich is a superb city. It effortlessly mixes outstanding heritage through the ages with modern shopping centres, excellent restaurants, hundreds of cafés and pubs, a superb arts and theatre scene with huge parks and green spaces, canoeing, rowing and sailing. By train, Norwich to London takes 90 minutes and Cambridge less than an hour. There are also direct train links to the Midlands. Norwich International Airport has regular flights to Schiphol, Amsterdam and from there on to the rest of the world, plus daily internal flights to Scotland, Manchester, Exeter and Dublin. Your application Please ensure you include a statement in your application to demonstrate why you feel you meet the person specification and job description for this post. CVs submitted without a supporting statement about this post will not be accepted. You need to be registered with Social Work England/or HCPC as a practising social worker/Occupational Therapist. If you would like to discuss this opportunity you are encouraged to contact Mark Lewis via email or tel:- . Interviews are scheduled to take place w/c 1st April 2024. These are some benefits you can enjoy by working for Norfolk County Council: Competitive salary Generous holiday entitlement with the ability to buy and sell leave Health and Wellbeing services including fast-track physiotherapy and a free counselling service Flexible working opportunities including flexi-time, part time, remote and hybrid working - dependant on your job role and business need. Financial benefits such as: ' Norfolk Rewards' our employee discounts programme which helps you save money on almost anything, from everyday groceries and clothes, to holidays, new technology, gym membership, trips to the cinema and days out. A Blue Light card for Fire Service and Social Care Workers Relocation expenses paid upfront (where applicable) An advance of your expenses if you travel for work Local Government Pension Scheme with generous employer contribution, life assurance, death in service payments and dependants' pensions. A payment if you refer someone you know to a hard to fill job. Tax efficient ways of getting extra pension, new bikes and electric cars. Before you apply, we recommend reading the full Job Description and Person Specification to help you demonstrate you meet the criteria. You can also find information on our Terms and Conditions here. Already a Norfolk County Council employee? See and apply for internal and external vacancies in myOracle using email. Closing date for all other candidates: 24 March 2023 at 23:59 About Us We have miles of beautiful coastline and our unique Broads, thriving market towns and a city with a proud cultural heritage. Our economy is growing and driven by innovation in a number of sectors, including energy and food. We also have ambitious plans for new housing and a building programme for schools across Norfolk. Our county a great place to live, work and visit, and is an excellent environment for businesses to start, grow and innovate. We are the main local authority for Norfolk providing services countywide to more than 850,000 Norfolk residents. We take the lead in critical policy areas, working with 84 elected Members responsible for the strategic local government services in the county. We provide a high quality service through involving people who use our services to shape and comment on them and by promoting efficiency and innovation. We work in partnership with local businesses, voluntary organisations and other local authorities such as District and Parish Councils to provide the people of Norfolk with excellent services.
WESTMINSTER CITY COUNCIL-1
City Of Westminster, London
About Us: THE EXTRAORDINARY STORY OF MR K's RECOVERY Adult Social Care in Westminster City Council is a world of extraordinary stories, where our passionate, caring and committed professionals do brilliant work every day. Mr K has a diagnosis of paranoid schizophrenia and was in care for a long period as a child. Before he came to Mental Health (MH) Reablement Mr K had frequent re-admissions to hospital; his risks included social isolation and self-neglect. Our Independent Living Assessor/ Occupational Therapy Care Manager (OTCM) of the MH Reablement Team worked closely with MR K to support him with his activities of daily living and he became independent in managing laundry, personal care tasks and completing meal preparation. We improved his health and nutrition and reduced hospital admissions. He met his reablement goals and continues to flourish independently within our community. The Role: As a Senior Social Worker / Senior Practitioner in Mental Health, you can make your own powerful contribution to the wellbeing of some of Westminster's most vulnerable and disadvantaged residents. Joining our South Locality Mental Health team, you'll work alongside Central and North West London NHS, as well as local authority colleagues, to offer a joined-up, collaborative approach. Your shared goal will be to provide the best care and support in the community to our service users. You will contribute to the success of our multidisciplinary team by taking the lead on the social work and providing supervision for social work staff. You will also undertake standard audits and embed professional standards of social work practice and quality assurance. You can expect to carry your own small caseload of complex assessments and court proceedings. You will also take part in overseeing screening, triage and duty service, including risk assessment and safeguarding. Please refer to the Job Description for more information. £40,221 - £54,369 per annum. In addition, as a practising AMHP you will receive an annual AMHP allowance of 5% salary. About You: A qualified and registered social work professional with AMHP status, you will be ready for the challenge of leading others in providing an excellent service for people with severe and enduring mental health problems. Well-developed practice skills should be matched by experience of supervising students and professional staff. You'll be able to define, prioritise and delegate work for others and will have some knowledge of service planning. A flexible and creative approach will support your success in this inclusive, people-centred environment. What We Offer: Westminster is an amazing place. We are home to more than 200,000 residents from all backgrounds, over 50,000 vibrant and vital businesses and three-quarters-of-a-million people work in Westminster. Westminster City Council's strategy is to work towards a Fairer Westminster. A Fairer Westminster is one in which our communities are at the heart of our decision-making and help to determine the city's future. By working directly with our communities and other partners, we can build a more inclusive city that celebrates our diverse communities, and where residents, workers and visitors from all backgrounds will feel welcome and safe. At Westminster City Council, we pride ourselves on being an inclusive workplace and employer of choice. We encourage and welcome applications from people from all backgrounds and aim to have a workforce that, at all levels, represents the communities we serve. We champion equality, diversity, inclusion and wellbeing and aim to create a workplace where everyone feels valued, has a sense of belonging and is empowered to be their best, that is the Westminster Way. To find out more about how we do this visit As a forward-thinking Council we appreciate that people work in different ways, therefore our staff benefit from working a range of flexible working patterns as well as Agile working. The Council is a Disability Confident Employer. If you have declared a disability in your application, we guarantee an interview if you meet the essential criteria of the job. If you are invited for interview, you will be asked if you need any reasonable adjustments in order to attend, and we will make these wherever possible. Closing date: 31 March 2024 Contact details for an Informal Discussion: Sarah Ballard, Team Manager, South Locality Mental Health Team, WCC Mental Health Social Care via email:
Mar 14, 2024
Full time
About Us: THE EXTRAORDINARY STORY OF MR K's RECOVERY Adult Social Care in Westminster City Council is a world of extraordinary stories, where our passionate, caring and committed professionals do brilliant work every day. Mr K has a diagnosis of paranoid schizophrenia and was in care for a long period as a child. Before he came to Mental Health (MH) Reablement Mr K had frequent re-admissions to hospital; his risks included social isolation and self-neglect. Our Independent Living Assessor/ Occupational Therapy Care Manager (OTCM) of the MH Reablement Team worked closely with MR K to support him with his activities of daily living and he became independent in managing laundry, personal care tasks and completing meal preparation. We improved his health and nutrition and reduced hospital admissions. He met his reablement goals and continues to flourish independently within our community. The Role: As a Senior Social Worker / Senior Practitioner in Mental Health, you can make your own powerful contribution to the wellbeing of some of Westminster's most vulnerable and disadvantaged residents. Joining our South Locality Mental Health team, you'll work alongside Central and North West London NHS, as well as local authority colleagues, to offer a joined-up, collaborative approach. Your shared goal will be to provide the best care and support in the community to our service users. You will contribute to the success of our multidisciplinary team by taking the lead on the social work and providing supervision for social work staff. You will also undertake standard audits and embed professional standards of social work practice and quality assurance. You can expect to carry your own small caseload of complex assessments and court proceedings. You will also take part in overseeing screening, triage and duty service, including risk assessment and safeguarding. Please refer to the Job Description for more information. £40,221 - £54,369 per annum. In addition, as a practising AMHP you will receive an annual AMHP allowance of 5% salary. About You: A qualified and registered social work professional with AMHP status, you will be ready for the challenge of leading others in providing an excellent service for people with severe and enduring mental health problems. Well-developed practice skills should be matched by experience of supervising students and professional staff. You'll be able to define, prioritise and delegate work for others and will have some knowledge of service planning. A flexible and creative approach will support your success in this inclusive, people-centred environment. What We Offer: Westminster is an amazing place. We are home to more than 200,000 residents from all backgrounds, over 50,000 vibrant and vital businesses and three-quarters-of-a-million people work in Westminster. Westminster City Council's strategy is to work towards a Fairer Westminster. A Fairer Westminster is one in which our communities are at the heart of our decision-making and help to determine the city's future. By working directly with our communities and other partners, we can build a more inclusive city that celebrates our diverse communities, and where residents, workers and visitors from all backgrounds will feel welcome and safe. At Westminster City Council, we pride ourselves on being an inclusive workplace and employer of choice. We encourage and welcome applications from people from all backgrounds and aim to have a workforce that, at all levels, represents the communities we serve. We champion equality, diversity, inclusion and wellbeing and aim to create a workplace where everyone feels valued, has a sense of belonging and is empowered to be their best, that is the Westminster Way. To find out more about how we do this visit As a forward-thinking Council we appreciate that people work in different ways, therefore our staff benefit from working a range of flexible working patterns as well as Agile working. The Council is a Disability Confident Employer. If you have declared a disability in your application, we guarantee an interview if you meet the essential criteria of the job. If you are invited for interview, you will be asked if you need any reasonable adjustments in order to attend, and we will make these wherever possible. Closing date: 31 March 2024 Contact details for an Informal Discussion: Sarah Ballard, Team Manager, South Locality Mental Health Team, WCC Mental Health Social Care via email:
Educated Appointments are excited to be supporting a leading provider of training, mentoring, and workplace solutions to hire an centre based Tutor for their Morecambe site to teach introductory courses in Employability, Customer Service, Hospitality, Health and Social Care, safeguarding, health & safety and Retail. Our client is more than just a company; they are a community deeply committed to empowering individuals in Cumbria and Lancashire. They are dedicated to equipping their learners with the skills and opportunities required to build a thriving future. Join us as a Tutor to support our learners through their journey to successfully achieve qualifications within Adult Skills. Job Description We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Tutor to join our Morecambe Team. In this role you will have the opportunity to work directly with our Learners to provide support and advice to help them achieve their personal goals. Duties & Responsibilities Serve as a Tutor to a cohort/caseload of learners, fostering a supportive learning environment. Develop and deliver engaging in-person sessions to learners, maintaining high standards with support from Quality. Create and support updates on resources and lesson plans, addressing individual and group needs. Assess and mark learners' work in adherence to quality and compliance guidelines. Work towards agreed targets with support from the Manager. Actively promote our training courses to learners, supporting additional course interests. Tailor your teaching to ensure a consistent approach and support to all learners in every session. Support all learners in achieving actively pursued courses within the centre. Collaborate closely with the Blackpool team, Quality, and IQA team. Person Specification Recognised Teaching Qualification e.g. PGCE, PTLLS or equivalent Assessors Qualification (A1, D32/33, TAQA, CAVA) or willingness to work towards Functional Skills Level 2 in Math's, English and ICT or willingness to work towards or GCSE English Language or equivalent (Grade A -C) Experience of delivering vocational qualifications successfully using remote and digital platforms Strong IT Skills with experience of using MS packages Competencies and background in Employability, Customer Service, Hospitality, Health and Social Care and Retai
Mar 08, 2024
Full time
Educated Appointments are excited to be supporting a leading provider of training, mentoring, and workplace solutions to hire an centre based Tutor for their Morecambe site to teach introductory courses in Employability, Customer Service, Hospitality, Health and Social Care, safeguarding, health & safety and Retail. Our client is more than just a company; they are a community deeply committed to empowering individuals in Cumbria and Lancashire. They are dedicated to equipping their learners with the skills and opportunities required to build a thriving future. Join us as a Tutor to support our learners through their journey to successfully achieve qualifications within Adult Skills. Job Description We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Tutor to join our Morecambe Team. In this role you will have the opportunity to work directly with our Learners to provide support and advice to help them achieve their personal goals. Duties & Responsibilities Serve as a Tutor to a cohort/caseload of learners, fostering a supportive learning environment. Develop and deliver engaging in-person sessions to learners, maintaining high standards with support from Quality. Create and support updates on resources and lesson plans, addressing individual and group needs. Assess and mark learners' work in adherence to quality and compliance guidelines. Work towards agreed targets with support from the Manager. Actively promote our training courses to learners, supporting additional course interests. Tailor your teaching to ensure a consistent approach and support to all learners in every session. Support all learners in achieving actively pursued courses within the centre. Collaborate closely with the Blackpool team, Quality, and IQA team. Person Specification Recognised Teaching Qualification e.g. PGCE, PTLLS or equivalent Assessors Qualification (A1, D32/33, TAQA, CAVA) or willingness to work towards Functional Skills Level 2 in Math's, English and ICT or willingness to work towards or GCSE English Language or equivalent (Grade A -C) Experience of delivering vocational qualifications successfully using remote and digital platforms Strong IT Skills with experience of using MS packages Competencies and background in Employability, Customer Service, Hospitality, Health and Social Care and Retai
Educated Appointments are excited to be supporting a leading provider of training, mentoring, and workplace solutions to hire an centre based Tutor for their Blackpool site to teach introductory courses in Employability, Customer Service, Hospitality, Health and Social Care, safeguarding, health & safety and Retail. Our client is more than just a company; they are a community deeply committed to empowering individuals in Cumbria and Lancashire. They are dedicated to equipping their learners with the skills and opportunities required to build a thriving future. Join us as a Tutor to support our learners through their journey to successfully achieve qualifications within Adult Skills. Job Description We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Tutor to join our Blackpool Team. In this role you will have the opportunity to work directly with our Learners to provide support and advice to help them achieve their personal goals. Duties & Responsibilities Serve as a Tutor to a cohort/caseload of learners, fostering a supportive learning environment. Develop and deliver engaging in-person sessions to learners, maintaining high standards with support from Quality. Create and support updates on resources and lesson plans, addressing individual and group needs. Assess and mark learners' work in adherence to quality and compliance guidelines. Work towards agreed targets with support from the Manager. Actively promote our training courses to learners, supporting additional course interests. Tailor your teaching to ensure a consistent approach and support to all learners in every session. Support all learners in achieving actively pursued courses within the centre. Collaborate closely with the Blackpool team, Quality, and IQA team. Person Specification Recognised Teaching Qualification e.g. PGCE, PTLLS or equivalent Assessors Qualification (A1, D32/33, TAQA, CAVA) or willingness to work towards Functional Skills Level 2 in Math's, English and ICT or willingness to work towards or GCSE English Language or equivalent (Grade A -C) Experience of delivering vocational qualifications successfully using remote and digital platforms Strong IT Skills with experience of using MS packages Competencies and background in Employability, Customer Service, Hospitality, Health and Social Care and Retail.
Mar 08, 2024
Full time
Educated Appointments are excited to be supporting a leading provider of training, mentoring, and workplace solutions to hire an centre based Tutor for their Blackpool site to teach introductory courses in Employability, Customer Service, Hospitality, Health and Social Care, safeguarding, health & safety and Retail. Our client is more than just a company; they are a community deeply committed to empowering individuals in Cumbria and Lancashire. They are dedicated to equipping their learners with the skills and opportunities required to build a thriving future. Join us as a Tutor to support our learners through their journey to successfully achieve qualifications within Adult Skills. Job Description We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Tutor to join our Blackpool Team. In this role you will have the opportunity to work directly with our Learners to provide support and advice to help them achieve their personal goals. Duties & Responsibilities Serve as a Tutor to a cohort/caseload of learners, fostering a supportive learning environment. Develop and deliver engaging in-person sessions to learners, maintaining high standards with support from Quality. Create and support updates on resources and lesson plans, addressing individual and group needs. Assess and mark learners' work in adherence to quality and compliance guidelines. Work towards agreed targets with support from the Manager. Actively promote our training courses to learners, supporting additional course interests. Tailor your teaching to ensure a consistent approach and support to all learners in every session. Support all learners in achieving actively pursued courses within the centre. Collaborate closely with the Blackpool team, Quality, and IQA team. Person Specification Recognised Teaching Qualification e.g. PGCE, PTLLS or equivalent Assessors Qualification (A1, D32/33, TAQA, CAVA) or willingness to work towards Functional Skills Level 2 in Math's, English and ICT or willingness to work towards or GCSE English Language or equivalent (Grade A -C) Experience of delivering vocational qualifications successfully using remote and digital platforms Strong IT Skills with experience of using MS packages Competencies and background in Employability, Customer Service, Hospitality, Health and Social Care and Retail.
Fostering Social Worker Contract type: Part-Time Salary: £24,000 - £28,400 (FTE: £30,000 - £35,500) Contract term: Permanent Hours: 28 hours per week (4 days) Benefits: £3,000 Car Allowance , 30 days Annual Leave (rising to 35 days' with length of service) + Bank Holidays, Company Pension, Life Assurance, Employee Discount Scheme ( all benefits to be prorated ) About Us Set up in 1987 by a small but passionate group of foster parents, we became the UK's first independent foster care agency. That gives us the benefit of over 30 years' of fostering experience and we're still going strong! The founder members recognised that looked after children - especially those who'd had very difficult starts in life - needed specialist support. So right from the beginning they put the child at the centre of their thinking and surrounded them with an integrated range of support services. In fact, that's what ISP means: Integrated Service Programme. Over time, this circle of support has increased to include a whole range of professionals that children and foster parents can tap into, whenever they need to. This includes social workers, fostering advisors, teachers and therapists, who all work with our foster parents and the children they look after, helping them understand and manage even the most challenging situations. This is what's known as a 'therapeutic approach' to fostering and it's something that we pioneered. Requirements ISP Ashurst are currently seeking a qualified and experienced Social Worker to work within an integrated team, towards promoting excellence of foster care practice throughout the organisation. Hold a Social Care England recognised qualification in Social Work or equivalent Previous experience of children and families social work A comprehensive working knowledge of all relevant legislation pertaining to children's services as well as publications Full driving licence with unrestricted access to your own car Responsibilities This is an exciting and varied Social Work role, responsibilities included are: Supervision of Independent Social Workers including Form F Assessors and Panel Members Overseeing the development of Form F Assessments Organising and conducting annual reviews Quality assurance Delivery of Skills to Foster training courses Managing safeguarding concerns and complaints Carer recruitment activities The role is very diverse and enables social workers to develop and build on their skill base in all arenas of fostering. To be considered you must be an experienced, registered Social Worker within the Fostering sector and have experience of working with foster carers as professional colleagues within a multi-disciplinary arena. The successful candidate will be required to complete an enhanced DBS Check, cost of which will be met by ISP. ISP is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates. ISP is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment INDCOMHP
Feb 01, 2024
Full time
Fostering Social Worker Contract type: Part-Time Salary: £24,000 - £28,400 (FTE: £30,000 - £35,500) Contract term: Permanent Hours: 28 hours per week (4 days) Benefits: £3,000 Car Allowance , 30 days Annual Leave (rising to 35 days' with length of service) + Bank Holidays, Company Pension, Life Assurance, Employee Discount Scheme ( all benefits to be prorated ) About Us Set up in 1987 by a small but passionate group of foster parents, we became the UK's first independent foster care agency. That gives us the benefit of over 30 years' of fostering experience and we're still going strong! The founder members recognised that looked after children - especially those who'd had very difficult starts in life - needed specialist support. So right from the beginning they put the child at the centre of their thinking and surrounded them with an integrated range of support services. In fact, that's what ISP means: Integrated Service Programme. Over time, this circle of support has increased to include a whole range of professionals that children and foster parents can tap into, whenever they need to. This includes social workers, fostering advisors, teachers and therapists, who all work with our foster parents and the children they look after, helping them understand and manage even the most challenging situations. This is what's known as a 'therapeutic approach' to fostering and it's something that we pioneered. Requirements ISP Ashurst are currently seeking a qualified and experienced Social Worker to work within an integrated team, towards promoting excellence of foster care practice throughout the organisation. Hold a Social Care England recognised qualification in Social Work or equivalent Previous experience of children and families social work A comprehensive working knowledge of all relevant legislation pertaining to children's services as well as publications Full driving licence with unrestricted access to your own car Responsibilities This is an exciting and varied Social Work role, responsibilities included are: Supervision of Independent Social Workers including Form F Assessors and Panel Members Overseeing the development of Form F Assessments Organising and conducting annual reviews Quality assurance Delivery of Skills to Foster training courses Managing safeguarding concerns and complaints Carer recruitment activities The role is very diverse and enables social workers to develop and build on their skill base in all arenas of fostering. To be considered you must be an experienced, registered Social Worker within the Fostering sector and have experience of working with foster carers as professional colleagues within a multi-disciplinary arena. The successful candidate will be required to complete an enhanced DBS Check, cost of which will be met by ISP. ISP is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates. ISP is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment INDCOMHP
Practice Consultant Job Description Permanent contract (Must be BIA trained £41,173 to £45,442 per annum (Scale K) 37 hours per week County Hall/ Hybrid Working Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards Team (County Wide) We offer a £2000 welcome payment for qualified and experienced Social Workers/Occupational Therapists (grade J and above), Practice Consultants and Team Managers new to Norfolk County Council. Amount to be repaid in full should they leave within two years of employment. Who Cares? We do. An exciting opportunity has arisen for trained Best Interest Assessors (BIA) to work in the Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards Team in the role of Practice Consultant. The Team undertake Best Interest Assessments on people residing in care homes or hospitals and who are deemed to lack to the capacity to consent to their care arrangements. This post would suit an experienced Best interest Assessor who wants to develop their skills in supervising and managing staff whilst developing their BIA practice . We work closely with hospital staff and residential care home providers. The role also involves working with our advocacy and legal services . As the successful applicant the PC will need to have a good working knowledge of the Mental Capacity Act, Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards, and a good understanding of the Mental Health Act. You will need to be reliable, flexible and adaptable as both roles require you to manage complex situations and giving advice and guidance to a wide range of professionals and organisations. You must have good organisational skills and a thorough working knowledge of LAS. Due to the nature of the work you will need to operate well under pressure and have a calm approach to difficult or complex situations. You will need to be a good team player as the work can be demanding requiring assessments to be completed within a legal framework and legal time scale. In return you will receive the correct level and type of support, supervision and training to undertake the role effectively. You will join the other 2.5 PC's and will be expected to supervise the BIA and support the Team Manager in managing the work load and developing the service and BIA practice. What we offer At Norfolk County Council we are committed to our employees' learning and development. We offer all Social Workers and Occupational Therapists a protected half day per month for continuing professional development and training. We want our people to be inspired and motivated to work well together, make the most of our workspaces, enjoy a healthy work-life balance, and deliver excellent services to Norfolk and its people. Flexibility is built into the way we work, with hybrid working a key feature for many roles. Our technology platform and equipment are first class, enabling you to connect and collaborate remotely. We ask that you have in place good Broadband connectivity. We operate a talent pool scheme whereby candidates who are not successful on this occasion may be considered for a period of up to 3 months for equal positions. You can also find out about the rewards and benefits we offer as well as our other terms and conditions. Norwich is the county capital of Norfolk, 120 miles from London and 60 miles from Cambridge. It's on the edge of the Broads National Park, and a 40-minute drive to the seaside. Norwich is a superb city. It effortlessly mixes outstanding heritage through the ages with modern shopping centres, excellent restaurants, hundreds of cafés and pubs, a superb arts and theatre scene with huge parks and green spaces, canoeing, rowing and sailing. By train, Norwich to London takes 90 minutes and Cambridge less than an hour. There are also direct train links to the Midlands. Norwich International Airport has regular flights to Schiphol, Amsterdam and from there on to the rest of the world, plus daily internal flights to Scotland, Manchester, Exeter and Dublin. Rachel Clark, Head of Integrated Care for the Norwich locality, said: "Norwich offers a warm welcome. We cover a comparatively small geographical area but we are a large and supportive team, with depth and breadth of experience in all areas of social care. Norwich Locality is committed to its residents and recognises the importance of collaborative and innovative work with our partner agencies. Based at County Hall we benefit from having access to a modern office environment, while promoting a flexible working culture, including hybrid working. Our management team are committed to continuous professional development and this is evident in regular Reflective Meetings, supervisions and monthly workshops. As a big team there are opportunities for team members to pursue particular areas of interest; we have AMHPs and BIAs along with staff who focus on particular areas of practice such as self-neglect. We also encourage progression and have a number of APs who are currently on Norfolk SW Apprenticeship schemes and managers who have been promoted from within the Department." Your application Please ensure you include a statement in your application to demonstrate why you feel you meet the person specification and job description for this post. CVs submitted without a supporting statement about this post will not be accepted. You need to be registered with Social Work England/or HCPC as a practising social worker/Occupational Therapist. Please contact Donna Hewitt via for further information or an informal discussion about the role. Interviews to take place week commencing 7 March 2024 These are some benefits you can enjoy by working for Norfolk County Council: Competitive salary Generous holiday entitlement with the ability to buy and sell leave Health and Wellbeing services including fast-track physiotherapy and a free counselling service Flexible working opportunities including flexi-time, part time, remote and hybrid working - dependant on your job role and business need. Financial benefits such as: ' Norfolk Rewards' our employee discounts programme which helps you save money on almost anything, from everyday groceries and clothes, to holidays, new technology, gym membership, trips to the cinema and days out. A Blue Light card for Fire Service and Social Care Workers Relocation expenses paid upfront (where applicable) An advance of your expenses if you travel for work Local Government Pension Scheme with generous employer contribution, life assurance, death in service payments and dependants' pensions. A payment if you refer someone you know to a hard to fill job. Tax efficient ways of getting extra pension, new bikes and electric cars. Before you apply, we recommend reading the full Job Description and Person Specification to help you demonstrate you meet the criteria. You can also find information on our Terms and Conditions here. Already a Norfolk County Council employee? See and apply for internal and external vacancies in myOracle using email. Closing date: 1 February 2024 at 23:59 About Us We have miles of beautiful coastline and our unique Broads, thriving market towns and a city with a proud cultural heritage. Our economy is growing and driven by innovation in a number of sectors, including energy and food. We also have ambitious plans for new housing and a building programme for schools across Norfolk. Our county a great place to live, work and visit, and is an excellent environment for businesses to start, grow and innovate. We are the main local authority for Norfolk providing services countywide to more than 850,000 Norfolk residents. We take the lead in critical policy areas, working with 84 elected Members responsible for the strategic local government services in the county. We provide a high quality service through involving people who use our services to shape and comment on them and by promoting efficiency and innovation. We work in partnership with local businesses, voluntary organisations and other local authorities such as District and Parish Councils to provide the people of Norfolk with excellent services.
Feb 01, 2024
Full time
Practice Consultant Job Description Permanent contract (Must be BIA trained £41,173 to £45,442 per annum (Scale K) 37 hours per week County Hall/ Hybrid Working Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards Team (County Wide) We offer a £2000 welcome payment for qualified and experienced Social Workers/Occupational Therapists (grade J and above), Practice Consultants and Team Managers new to Norfolk County Council. Amount to be repaid in full should they leave within two years of employment. Who Cares? We do. An exciting opportunity has arisen for trained Best Interest Assessors (BIA) to work in the Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards Team in the role of Practice Consultant. The Team undertake Best Interest Assessments on people residing in care homes or hospitals and who are deemed to lack to the capacity to consent to their care arrangements. This post would suit an experienced Best interest Assessor who wants to develop their skills in supervising and managing staff whilst developing their BIA practice . We work closely with hospital staff and residential care home providers. The role also involves working with our advocacy and legal services . As the successful applicant the PC will need to have a good working knowledge of the Mental Capacity Act, Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards, and a good understanding of the Mental Health Act. You will need to be reliable, flexible and adaptable as both roles require you to manage complex situations and giving advice and guidance to a wide range of professionals and organisations. You must have good organisational skills and a thorough working knowledge of LAS. Due to the nature of the work you will need to operate well under pressure and have a calm approach to difficult or complex situations. You will need to be a good team player as the work can be demanding requiring assessments to be completed within a legal framework and legal time scale. In return you will receive the correct level and type of support, supervision and training to undertake the role effectively. You will join the other 2.5 PC's and will be expected to supervise the BIA and support the Team Manager in managing the work load and developing the service and BIA practice. What we offer At Norfolk County Council we are committed to our employees' learning and development. We offer all Social Workers and Occupational Therapists a protected half day per month for continuing professional development and training. We want our people to be inspired and motivated to work well together, make the most of our workspaces, enjoy a healthy work-life balance, and deliver excellent services to Norfolk and its people. Flexibility is built into the way we work, with hybrid working a key feature for many roles. Our technology platform and equipment are first class, enabling you to connect and collaborate remotely. We ask that you have in place good Broadband connectivity. We operate a talent pool scheme whereby candidates who are not successful on this occasion may be considered for a period of up to 3 months for equal positions. You can also find out about the rewards and benefits we offer as well as our other terms and conditions. Norwich is the county capital of Norfolk, 120 miles from London and 60 miles from Cambridge. It's on the edge of the Broads National Park, and a 40-minute drive to the seaside. Norwich is a superb city. It effortlessly mixes outstanding heritage through the ages with modern shopping centres, excellent restaurants, hundreds of cafés and pubs, a superb arts and theatre scene with huge parks and green spaces, canoeing, rowing and sailing. By train, Norwich to London takes 90 minutes and Cambridge less than an hour. There are also direct train links to the Midlands. Norwich International Airport has regular flights to Schiphol, Amsterdam and from there on to the rest of the world, plus daily internal flights to Scotland, Manchester, Exeter and Dublin. Rachel Clark, Head of Integrated Care for the Norwich locality, said: "Norwich offers a warm welcome. We cover a comparatively small geographical area but we are a large and supportive team, with depth and breadth of experience in all areas of social care. Norwich Locality is committed to its residents and recognises the importance of collaborative and innovative work with our partner agencies. Based at County Hall we benefit from having access to a modern office environment, while promoting a flexible working culture, including hybrid working. Our management team are committed to continuous professional development and this is evident in regular Reflective Meetings, supervisions and monthly workshops. As a big team there are opportunities for team members to pursue particular areas of interest; we have AMHPs and BIAs along with staff who focus on particular areas of practice such as self-neglect. We also encourage progression and have a number of APs who are currently on Norfolk SW Apprenticeship schemes and managers who have been promoted from within the Department." Your application Please ensure you include a statement in your application to demonstrate why you feel you meet the person specification and job description for this post. CVs submitted without a supporting statement about this post will not be accepted. You need to be registered with Social Work England/or HCPC as a practising social worker/Occupational Therapist. Please contact Donna Hewitt via for further information or an informal discussion about the role. Interviews to take place week commencing 7 March 2024 These are some benefits you can enjoy by working for Norfolk County Council: Competitive salary Generous holiday entitlement with the ability to buy and sell leave Health and Wellbeing services including fast-track physiotherapy and a free counselling service Flexible working opportunities including flexi-time, part time, remote and hybrid working - dependant on your job role and business need. Financial benefits such as: ' Norfolk Rewards' our employee discounts programme which helps you save money on almost anything, from everyday groceries and clothes, to holidays, new technology, gym membership, trips to the cinema and days out. A Blue Light card for Fire Service and Social Care Workers Relocation expenses paid upfront (where applicable) An advance of your expenses if you travel for work Local Government Pension Scheme with generous employer contribution, life assurance, death in service payments and dependants' pensions. A payment if you refer someone you know to a hard to fill job. Tax efficient ways of getting extra pension, new bikes and electric cars. Before you apply, we recommend reading the full Job Description and Person Specification to help you demonstrate you meet the criteria. You can also find information on our Terms and Conditions here. Already a Norfolk County Council employee? See and apply for internal and external vacancies in myOracle using email. Closing date: 1 February 2024 at 23:59 About Us We have miles of beautiful coastline and our unique Broads, thriving market towns and a city with a proud cultural heritage. Our economy is growing and driven by innovation in a number of sectors, including energy and food. We also have ambitious plans for new housing and a building programme for schools across Norfolk. Our county a great place to live, work and visit, and is an excellent environment for businesses to start, grow and innovate. We are the main local authority for Norfolk providing services countywide to more than 850,000 Norfolk residents. We take the lead in critical policy areas, working with 84 elected Members responsible for the strategic local government services in the county. We provide a high quality service through involving people who use our services to shape and comment on them and by promoting efficiency and innovation. We work in partnership with local businesses, voluntary organisations and other local authorities such as District and Parish Councils to provide the people of Norfolk with excellent services.
Best Interest Assessor Job Description Permanent contract (3 contracts available - Must be BIA trained) £37,336 to £39,186 per annum (Scale J) 37 hours per week County Hall/ Hybrid Working Norwich Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards Team (County Wide) An exciting opportunity has arisen for trained Best Interest Assessors (BIA) to work in the Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards Team. The Team undertake Best Interest Assessments on people residing in care homes or hospitals and who are deemed to lack to the capacity to consent to their care arrangements. This team would suit Best Interest Assessors' who want to develop their skills in the role within specialist and defined area of practice. We work closely with hospital staff and care home providers. The role also involves working with our advocacy and legal services. As the successful applicant the BIA you will need to have working knowledge of the Mental Capacity Act, Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards, and a good understanding of the Mental Health Act. You will need to be reliable, flexible and adaptable as the role requires you to manage complex situations and giving advice and guidance to a wide range of professionals and organisations. You must have good organisational skills and a thorough working knowledge of LAS. Due to the nature of the work you will need to operate well under pressure and have a calm approach to difficult or complex situations. You will need to be a good team player as the work can be demanding requiring assessments to be completed within a legal framework and legal time scale. In return you will receive the correct level and type of support, supervision and training to undertake the role effectively. Please contact Donna Hewitt on TEAMS or for further information or an informal discussion about the role. These are some benefits you can enjoy by working for Norfolk County Council: Competitive salary Generous holiday entitlement with the ability to buy and sell leave Health and Wellbeing services including fast-track physiotherapy and a free counselling service Flexible working opportunities including flexi-time, part time, remote and hybrid working - dependant on your job role and business need. Financial benefits such as: ' Norfolk Rewards' our employee discounts programme which helps you save money on almost anything, from everyday groceries and clothes, to holidays, new technology, gym membership, trips to the cinema and days out. A Blue Light card for Fire Service and Social Care Workers Relocation expenses paid upfront (where applicable) An advance of your expenses if you travel for work Local Government Pension Scheme with generous employer contribution, life assurance, death in service payments and dependants' pensions. A payment if you refer someone you know to a hard to fill job. Tax efficient ways of getting extra pension, new bikes and electric cars. Before you apply, we recommend reading the full Job Description and Person Specification to help you demonstrate you meet the criteria. You can also find information on our Terms and Conditions here. Already a Norfolk County Council employee? See and apply for internal and external vacancies in myOracle using email. Closing date: 1 February 2024 at 23:59 About Us We have miles of beautiful coastline and our unique Broads, thriving market towns and a city with a proud cultural heritage. Our economy is growing and driven by innovation in a number of sectors, including energy and food. We also have ambitious plans for new housing and a building programme for schools across Norfolk. Our county a great place to live, work and visit, and is an excellent environment for businesses to start, grow and innovate. We are the main local authority for Norfolk providing services countywide to more than 850,000 Norfolk residents. We take the lead in critical policy areas, working with 84 elected Members responsible for the strategic local government services in the county. We provide a high quality service through involving people who use our services to shape and comment on them and by promoting efficiency and innovation. We work in partnership with local businesses, voluntary organisations and other local authorities such as District and Parish Councils to provide the people of Norfolk with excellent services.
Feb 01, 2024
Full time
Best Interest Assessor Job Description Permanent contract (3 contracts available - Must be BIA trained) £37,336 to £39,186 per annum (Scale J) 37 hours per week County Hall/ Hybrid Working Norwich Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards Team (County Wide) An exciting opportunity has arisen for trained Best Interest Assessors (BIA) to work in the Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards Team. The Team undertake Best Interest Assessments on people residing in care homes or hospitals and who are deemed to lack to the capacity to consent to their care arrangements. This team would suit Best Interest Assessors' who want to develop their skills in the role within specialist and defined area of practice. We work closely with hospital staff and care home providers. The role also involves working with our advocacy and legal services. As the successful applicant the BIA you will need to have working knowledge of the Mental Capacity Act, Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards, and a good understanding of the Mental Health Act. You will need to be reliable, flexible and adaptable as the role requires you to manage complex situations and giving advice and guidance to a wide range of professionals and organisations. You must have good organisational skills and a thorough working knowledge of LAS. Due to the nature of the work you will need to operate well under pressure and have a calm approach to difficult or complex situations. You will need to be a good team player as the work can be demanding requiring assessments to be completed within a legal framework and legal time scale. In return you will receive the correct level and type of support, supervision and training to undertake the role effectively. Please contact Donna Hewitt on TEAMS or for further information or an informal discussion about the role. These are some benefits you can enjoy by working for Norfolk County Council: Competitive salary Generous holiday entitlement with the ability to buy and sell leave Health and Wellbeing services including fast-track physiotherapy and a free counselling service Flexible working opportunities including flexi-time, part time, remote and hybrid working - dependant on your job role and business need. Financial benefits such as: ' Norfolk Rewards' our employee discounts programme which helps you save money on almost anything, from everyday groceries and clothes, to holidays, new technology, gym membership, trips to the cinema and days out. A Blue Light card for Fire Service and Social Care Workers Relocation expenses paid upfront (where applicable) An advance of your expenses if you travel for work Local Government Pension Scheme with generous employer contribution, life assurance, death in service payments and dependants' pensions. A payment if you refer someone you know to a hard to fill job. Tax efficient ways of getting extra pension, new bikes and electric cars. Before you apply, we recommend reading the full Job Description and Person Specification to help you demonstrate you meet the criteria. You can also find information on our Terms and Conditions here. Already a Norfolk County Council employee? See and apply for internal and external vacancies in myOracle using email. Closing date: 1 February 2024 at 23:59 About Us We have miles of beautiful coastline and our unique Broads, thriving market towns and a city with a proud cultural heritage. Our economy is growing and driven by innovation in a number of sectors, including energy and food. We also have ambitious plans for new housing and a building programme for schools across Norfolk. Our county a great place to live, work and visit, and is an excellent environment for businesses to start, grow and innovate. We are the main local authority for Norfolk providing services countywide to more than 850,000 Norfolk residents. We take the lead in critical policy areas, working with 84 elected Members responsible for the strategic local government services in the county. We provide a high quality service through involving people who use our services to shape and comment on them and by promoting efficiency and innovation. We work in partnership with local businesses, voluntary organisations and other local authorities such as District and Parish Councils to provide the people of Norfolk with excellent services.