We are recruiting for the role of Family Court Adviser (Qualified Social Worker) within our Public and Private law teams, in the Middlesbrough Office covering Middlesbrough, Stockton, Hartlepool and Redcar. We trust and empower colleagues to work in a hybrid way, providing the resources, equipment, and support, so that individually and collectively, we can be the voice of children and young people when the family court makes critical decisions about their futures. Whilst this role is part of a team based from our office in Middlesbrough, our teams work flexibly and remotely, your proximity to the office doesn't always have to be a critical consideration. We are a diverse, inclusive organisation that is a safe space for colleagues with shared aspects of identity and lived experience, which helps ensure we provide a service which promotes the diversity and uniqueness of children and families from all backgrounds. We especially welcome applications from people from diverse backgrounds as we strive to ensure our workforce reflects the diversity of the children and families we work with. We provide extensive wellbeing support for colleagues, as well as excellent benefits, all of which we hope encourages you to join us. Let us tell you a bit more about the role Working in the Public and Private Law team , Family Court Advisers are involved in a combination of cases where either the families require the assistance to agree on the best arrangements for the welfare and safety of the child(ren) involved or the local authority has serious concerns and requests the involvement of Cafcass in the case. Family Court Advisers are typically involved in undertaking direct work with children, gaining their views and wishes and representing these to the court via written reports and giving evidence and advocating for arrangements that are in the best interests of the child(ren) involved. and what we're looking for. Being a Family Court Adviser is very rewarding - but it's not for everyone. You must be a Social Work England registered social worker who's organised, resilient and able to work independently. Confident in your abilities, you've worked with children and families for three years or longer. You can find out more about the above - and much more - before you apply and we also recommend you read the job description. Next steps / timelines If and when you are ready to apply, our application process is straightforward and quick to complete. You don't need to complete your application in a single visit, you can start it and come back and amend your responses / update your CV, just make sure you come back before the closing date to submit. Below we have given you an indication of a timetable we are hoping to work towards, although dates are subject to change. Closing date: Sunday 26th May 2024 at 23:59 Initial interview: 3rd / 4th and 6th June 2024 Final Interview: 17th June 2024 We understand that starting a new role is a big decision, and you may require further information before applying. You can find out more about the role in the Job Description and there is a wealth of information about Cafcass on our Cafcass Careers page. If you wish to speak with a member of the team for more specific information you can either contact Carolyn Knapp from our HR Resourcing team if your query is HR related or to do with the recruitment process, or Laura Dent () if your questions relate more to the role, providing your contact information and best times / methods to get hold of you. Whilst we will always try and respond a.s.a.p. we wouldn't want you to miss the closing date before we are able to. If this is the case, we recommend you apply and as part of your application you can ask questions, and this may allow us to contact you and provide you with the required information that will help you decide if you still wish to be considered. Finally, in anticipation of your application being successful, you might want to read about the offer and pre-employment checks process. As part of your application you can highlight any concerns or questions about the pre-employment checks and we encourage all applicants to do so, safe in the knowledge such information will not be shared with individuals involved in the selection process. We look forward to hearing from you. Please be advised successful applicants will be subject to a range of pre-engagement checks, including a Disclosure and Barring Service check (DBS). In accordance with the DBS code of practice and our own policy, should an individual have a declared criminal offence an individual assessment will be completed. Further information on what the assessment covers can be found by viewing the Cafcass DBS policy .
May 18, 2024
Full time
We are recruiting for the role of Family Court Adviser (Qualified Social Worker) within our Public and Private law teams, in the Middlesbrough Office covering Middlesbrough, Stockton, Hartlepool and Redcar. We trust and empower colleagues to work in a hybrid way, providing the resources, equipment, and support, so that individually and collectively, we can be the voice of children and young people when the family court makes critical decisions about their futures. Whilst this role is part of a team based from our office in Middlesbrough, our teams work flexibly and remotely, your proximity to the office doesn't always have to be a critical consideration. We are a diverse, inclusive organisation that is a safe space for colleagues with shared aspects of identity and lived experience, which helps ensure we provide a service which promotes the diversity and uniqueness of children and families from all backgrounds. We especially welcome applications from people from diverse backgrounds as we strive to ensure our workforce reflects the diversity of the children and families we work with. We provide extensive wellbeing support for colleagues, as well as excellent benefits, all of which we hope encourages you to join us. Let us tell you a bit more about the role Working in the Public and Private Law team , Family Court Advisers are involved in a combination of cases where either the families require the assistance to agree on the best arrangements for the welfare and safety of the child(ren) involved or the local authority has serious concerns and requests the involvement of Cafcass in the case. Family Court Advisers are typically involved in undertaking direct work with children, gaining their views and wishes and representing these to the court via written reports and giving evidence and advocating for arrangements that are in the best interests of the child(ren) involved. and what we're looking for. Being a Family Court Adviser is very rewarding - but it's not for everyone. You must be a Social Work England registered social worker who's organised, resilient and able to work independently. Confident in your abilities, you've worked with children and families for three years or longer. You can find out more about the above - and much more - before you apply and we also recommend you read the job description. Next steps / timelines If and when you are ready to apply, our application process is straightforward and quick to complete. You don't need to complete your application in a single visit, you can start it and come back and amend your responses / update your CV, just make sure you come back before the closing date to submit. Below we have given you an indication of a timetable we are hoping to work towards, although dates are subject to change. Closing date: Sunday 26th May 2024 at 23:59 Initial interview: 3rd / 4th and 6th June 2024 Final Interview: 17th June 2024 We understand that starting a new role is a big decision, and you may require further information before applying. You can find out more about the role in the Job Description and there is a wealth of information about Cafcass on our Cafcass Careers page. If you wish to speak with a member of the team for more specific information you can either contact Carolyn Knapp from our HR Resourcing team if your query is HR related or to do with the recruitment process, or Laura Dent () if your questions relate more to the role, providing your contact information and best times / methods to get hold of you. Whilst we will always try and respond a.s.a.p. we wouldn't want you to miss the closing date before we are able to. If this is the case, we recommend you apply and as part of your application you can ask questions, and this may allow us to contact you and provide you with the required information that will help you decide if you still wish to be considered. Finally, in anticipation of your application being successful, you might want to read about the offer and pre-employment checks process. As part of your application you can highlight any concerns or questions about the pre-employment checks and we encourage all applicants to do so, safe in the knowledge such information will not be shared with individuals involved in the selection process. We look forward to hearing from you. Please be advised successful applicants will be subject to a range of pre-engagement checks, including a Disclosure and Barring Service check (DBS). In accordance with the DBS code of practice and our own policy, should an individual have a declared criminal offence an individual assessment will be completed. Further information on what the assessment covers can be found by viewing the Cafcass DBS policy .
We are recruiting for the role of Family Court Adviser (Social Worker) in our Public Law team covering the Newcastle, Tyneside and Northumbria area . We trust and empower colleagues to work in a hybrid way, providing the resources, equipment, and support, so that individually and collectively, we can be the voice of children and young people when the family court makes critical decisions about their futures. Whilst this role is part of a team based from our office in Newcastle, our teams work flexibly and remotely, your proximity to the office doesn't always have to be a critical consideration. We are a diverse, inclusive organisation that is a safe space for colleagues with shared aspects of identity and lived experience, which helps ensure we provide a service which promotes the diversity and uniqueness of children and families from all backgrounds. We especially welcome applications from people from diverse backgrounds as we strive to ensure our workforce reflects the diversity of the children and families we work with. We provide extensive wellbeing support for colleagues, as well as excellent benefits, all of which we hope encourages you to join us. Let us tell you a bit more about the role Our Public Law teams are involved with cases where the local authority has serious concerns about the safety or welfare of a child, and the court requests for Cafcass to become involved in the case. The Cafcass Social Worker, often referred to as Children's Guardians, is typically involved with the child across an extended period carrying out relevant assessments to understand their needs, wants and feelings, and effectively communicate this to the court through a combination of written reports and giving evidence. and what we're looking for. Being a Family Court Adviser is very rewarding - but it's not for everyone. You must be a Social Work England registered social worker who's organised, resilient and able to work independently. Confident in your abilities, you'll have demonstrable experience of working with children and families over a sustained period as a Social Worker, potentially supplemented from relevant experience from earlier in your career also. You can find out more about the above - and much more - before you apply and we also recommend you read the job description. Next steps / timelines If and when you are ready to apply, our application process is straightforward and quick to complete. You don't need to complete your application in a single visit, you can start it and come back and amend your responses / update your CV, just make sure you come back before the closing date to submit. Below we have given you an indication of a timetable we are hoping to work towards, although dates are subject to change. Closing date: 23:59pm on 19th May 2024 Initial interview: 22nd/23rd/24th May 2024 Final Interview: 6th/7th June 2024 We understand that starting a new role is a big decision, and you may require further information before applying. You can find out more about the role in the Job Description and there is a wealth of information about Cafcass on our Cafcass Careers page. If you wish to speak with a member of the team for more specific information you can either contact Carolyn Knapp from our HR Resourcing team if your query is HR related or to do with the recruitment process, or Karen Burns () if your questions relate more to the role, providing your contact information and best times / methods to get hold of you. Whilst we will always try and respond a.s.a.p. we wouldn't want you to miss the closing date before we are able to. If this is the case, we recommend you apply and as part of your application you can ask questions, and this may allow us to contact you and provide you with the required information that will help you decide if you still wish to be considered. Finally, in anticipation of your application being successful, you might want to read about the offer and pre-employment checks process. As part of your application you can highlight any concerns or questions about the pre-employment checks and we encourage all applicants to do so, safe in the knowledge such information will not be shared with individuals involved in the selection process. We look forward to hearing from you. Please be advised successful applicants will be subject to a range of pre-engagement checks, including a Disclosure and Barring Service check (DBS). In accordance with the DBS code of practice and our own policy, should an individual have a declared criminal offence an individual assessment will be completed. Further information on what the assessment covers can be found by viewing the Cafcass DBS policy .
May 18, 2024
Full time
We are recruiting for the role of Family Court Adviser (Social Worker) in our Public Law team covering the Newcastle, Tyneside and Northumbria area . We trust and empower colleagues to work in a hybrid way, providing the resources, equipment, and support, so that individually and collectively, we can be the voice of children and young people when the family court makes critical decisions about their futures. Whilst this role is part of a team based from our office in Newcastle, our teams work flexibly and remotely, your proximity to the office doesn't always have to be a critical consideration. We are a diverse, inclusive organisation that is a safe space for colleagues with shared aspects of identity and lived experience, which helps ensure we provide a service which promotes the diversity and uniqueness of children and families from all backgrounds. We especially welcome applications from people from diverse backgrounds as we strive to ensure our workforce reflects the diversity of the children and families we work with. We provide extensive wellbeing support for colleagues, as well as excellent benefits, all of which we hope encourages you to join us. Let us tell you a bit more about the role Our Public Law teams are involved with cases where the local authority has serious concerns about the safety or welfare of a child, and the court requests for Cafcass to become involved in the case. The Cafcass Social Worker, often referred to as Children's Guardians, is typically involved with the child across an extended period carrying out relevant assessments to understand their needs, wants and feelings, and effectively communicate this to the court through a combination of written reports and giving evidence. and what we're looking for. Being a Family Court Adviser is very rewarding - but it's not for everyone. You must be a Social Work England registered social worker who's organised, resilient and able to work independently. Confident in your abilities, you'll have demonstrable experience of working with children and families over a sustained period as a Social Worker, potentially supplemented from relevant experience from earlier in your career also. You can find out more about the above - and much more - before you apply and we also recommend you read the job description. Next steps / timelines If and when you are ready to apply, our application process is straightforward and quick to complete. You don't need to complete your application in a single visit, you can start it and come back and amend your responses / update your CV, just make sure you come back before the closing date to submit. Below we have given you an indication of a timetable we are hoping to work towards, although dates are subject to change. Closing date: 23:59pm on 19th May 2024 Initial interview: 22nd/23rd/24th May 2024 Final Interview: 6th/7th June 2024 We understand that starting a new role is a big decision, and you may require further information before applying. You can find out more about the role in the Job Description and there is a wealth of information about Cafcass on our Cafcass Careers page. If you wish to speak with a member of the team for more specific information you can either contact Carolyn Knapp from our HR Resourcing team if your query is HR related or to do with the recruitment process, or Karen Burns () if your questions relate more to the role, providing your contact information and best times / methods to get hold of you. Whilst we will always try and respond a.s.a.p. we wouldn't want you to miss the closing date before we are able to. If this is the case, we recommend you apply and as part of your application you can ask questions, and this may allow us to contact you and provide you with the required information that will help you decide if you still wish to be considered. Finally, in anticipation of your application being successful, you might want to read about the offer and pre-employment checks process. As part of your application you can highlight any concerns or questions about the pre-employment checks and we encourage all applicants to do so, safe in the knowledge such information will not be shared with individuals involved in the selection process. We look forward to hearing from you. Please be advised successful applicants will be subject to a range of pre-engagement checks, including a Disclosure and Barring Service check (DBS). In accordance with the DBS code of practice and our own policy, should an individual have a declared criminal offence an individual assessment will be completed. Further information on what the assessment covers can be found by viewing the Cafcass DBS policy .
The Vacancy We are recruiting for the role of Family Court Adviser (Qualified Social Worker) in our Public Law team covering the Cornwall area. We trust and empower colleagues to work in a hybrid way, providing the resources, equipment, and support, so that individually and collectively, we can be the voice of children and young people when the family court makes critical decisions about their futures. We are proud that Ofsted judged us to be 'outstanding' when they inspected us in early 2024, but we haven't come this far only to come this far. This outcome has energised us to just keep getting better at what we do for children and families. Whilst this role is part of a team based from our office in Plymouth, our teams work flexibly and remotely, your proximity to the office doesn't always have to be a critical consideration. We are a diverse, inclusive organisation that is a safe space for colleagues with shared aspects of identity and lived experience, which helps ensure we provide a service which promotes the diversity and uniqueness of children and families from all backgrounds. We especially welcome applications from people from diverse backgrounds as we strive to ensure our workforce reflects the diversity of the children and families we work with. We provide extensive wellbeing support for colleagues, as well as excellent benefits, all of which we hope encourages you to join us. Let us tell you a bit more about the role Our Public Law teams are involved with cases where the local authority has serious concerns about the safety or welfare of a child, and the court requests for Cafcass to become involved in the case. The Cafcass Social Worker, often referred to as Children's Guardians, is typically involved with the child across an extended period carrying out relevant assessments to understand their needs, wants and feelings, and effectively communicate this to the court through a combination of written reports and giving evidence. and what we're looking for. Being a Family Court Adviser is very rewarding - but it's not for everyone. You must be a Social Work England registered social worker who's organised, resilient and able to work independently. Confident in your abilities, you'll have demonstrable experience of working with children and families over a sustained period as a Social Worker, potentially supplemented from relevant experience from earlier in your career also. You can find out more about the above - and much more - before you apply and we also recommend you read the job description. Benefits We also know that to join us you want to be rewarded in a variety of ways, including quality time away from work to spend time with those important to you, support to manage your financial present and future, whilst also being trusted to manage your work/life balance. We have an extensive package of benefits that you can find out more about when you click through, including excellent holidays and a generous Local Government Pension Scheme to name just two things. We also understand that you will want to work for an organisation that is both passionate and committed to supporting your wellbeing. As you will find out when you visit our vacancy page, the four dedicated, additional days per year when colleagues are encouraged to spend time focusing on their health and wellbeing is just one of a multitude of ways in which we do this. Next steps / timelines If and when you are ready to apply, our application process is straightforward and quick to complete. You don't need to complete your application in a single visit, you can start it and come back and amend your responses / update your CV, just make sure you come back before the closing date to submit. Below we have given you an indication of a timetable we are hoping to work towards, although dates are subject to change. Closing date: Sunday 19 May 2024 at 23:59 Initial interview: To be confirmed Final Interview: To be confirmed We understand that starting a new role is a big decision, and you may require further information before applying. You can find out more about the role in the Job Description and there is a wealth of information about Cafcass on our Cafcass Careers page. If you wish to speak with a member of the team for more specific information you can either contact our HR Resourcing team at if your query is HR related or to do with the recruitment process, or Stephanie Coole () if your questions relate more to the role, providing your contact information and best times / methods to get hold of you. Whilst we will always try and respond a.s.a.p. we wouldn't want you to miss the closing date before we are able to. If this is the case, we recommend you apply and as part of your application you can ask questions, and this may allow us to contact you and provide you with the required information that will help you decide if you still wish to be considered. Finally, in anticipation of your application being successful, you might want to read about the offer and pre-employment checks process. As part of your application you can highlight any concerns or questions about the pre-employment checks and we encourage all applicants to do so, safe in the knowledge such information will not be shared with individuals involved in the selection process. We look forward to hearing from you. Please be advised successful applicants will be subject to a range of pre-engagement checks, including a Disclosure and Barring Service check (DBS). In accordance with the DBS code of practice and our own policy, should an individual have a declared criminal offence an individual assessment will be completed. Further information on what the assessment covers can be found by viewing the Cafcass DBS policy .
May 18, 2024
Full time
The Vacancy We are recruiting for the role of Family Court Adviser (Qualified Social Worker) in our Public Law team covering the Cornwall area. We trust and empower colleagues to work in a hybrid way, providing the resources, equipment, and support, so that individually and collectively, we can be the voice of children and young people when the family court makes critical decisions about their futures. We are proud that Ofsted judged us to be 'outstanding' when they inspected us in early 2024, but we haven't come this far only to come this far. This outcome has energised us to just keep getting better at what we do for children and families. Whilst this role is part of a team based from our office in Plymouth, our teams work flexibly and remotely, your proximity to the office doesn't always have to be a critical consideration. We are a diverse, inclusive organisation that is a safe space for colleagues with shared aspects of identity and lived experience, which helps ensure we provide a service which promotes the diversity and uniqueness of children and families from all backgrounds. We especially welcome applications from people from diverse backgrounds as we strive to ensure our workforce reflects the diversity of the children and families we work with. We provide extensive wellbeing support for colleagues, as well as excellent benefits, all of which we hope encourages you to join us. Let us tell you a bit more about the role Our Public Law teams are involved with cases where the local authority has serious concerns about the safety or welfare of a child, and the court requests for Cafcass to become involved in the case. The Cafcass Social Worker, often referred to as Children's Guardians, is typically involved with the child across an extended period carrying out relevant assessments to understand their needs, wants and feelings, and effectively communicate this to the court through a combination of written reports and giving evidence. and what we're looking for. Being a Family Court Adviser is very rewarding - but it's not for everyone. You must be a Social Work England registered social worker who's organised, resilient and able to work independently. Confident in your abilities, you'll have demonstrable experience of working with children and families over a sustained period as a Social Worker, potentially supplemented from relevant experience from earlier in your career also. You can find out more about the above - and much more - before you apply and we also recommend you read the job description. Benefits We also know that to join us you want to be rewarded in a variety of ways, including quality time away from work to spend time with those important to you, support to manage your financial present and future, whilst also being trusted to manage your work/life balance. We have an extensive package of benefits that you can find out more about when you click through, including excellent holidays and a generous Local Government Pension Scheme to name just two things. We also understand that you will want to work for an organisation that is both passionate and committed to supporting your wellbeing. As you will find out when you visit our vacancy page, the four dedicated, additional days per year when colleagues are encouraged to spend time focusing on their health and wellbeing is just one of a multitude of ways in which we do this. Next steps / timelines If and when you are ready to apply, our application process is straightforward and quick to complete. You don't need to complete your application in a single visit, you can start it and come back and amend your responses / update your CV, just make sure you come back before the closing date to submit. Below we have given you an indication of a timetable we are hoping to work towards, although dates are subject to change. Closing date: Sunday 19 May 2024 at 23:59 Initial interview: To be confirmed Final Interview: To be confirmed We understand that starting a new role is a big decision, and you may require further information before applying. You can find out more about the role in the Job Description and there is a wealth of information about Cafcass on our Cafcass Careers page. If you wish to speak with a member of the team for more specific information you can either contact our HR Resourcing team at if your query is HR related or to do with the recruitment process, or Stephanie Coole () if your questions relate more to the role, providing your contact information and best times / methods to get hold of you. Whilst we will always try and respond a.s.a.p. we wouldn't want you to miss the closing date before we are able to. If this is the case, we recommend you apply and as part of your application you can ask questions, and this may allow us to contact you and provide you with the required information that will help you decide if you still wish to be considered. Finally, in anticipation of your application being successful, you might want to read about the offer and pre-employment checks process. As part of your application you can highlight any concerns or questions about the pre-employment checks and we encourage all applicants to do so, safe in the knowledge such information will not be shared with individuals involved in the selection process. We look forward to hearing from you. Please be advised successful applicants will be subject to a range of pre-engagement checks, including a Disclosure and Barring Service check (DBS). In accordance with the DBS code of practice and our own policy, should an individual have a declared criminal offence an individual assessment will be completed. Further information on what the assessment covers can be found by viewing the Cafcass DBS policy .
The Vacancy We are recruiting for the role of Family Court Adviser (Qualified Social Worker) in our Public Law team covering the Somerset, Devon and Torbay area . We trust and empower colleagues to work in a hybrid way, providing the resources, equipment, and support, so that individually and collectively, we can be the voice of children and young people when the family court makes critical decisions about their futures. We are proud that Ofsted judged us to be 'outstanding' when they inspected us in early 2024, but we haven't come this far only to come this far. This outcome has energised us to just keep getting better at what we do for children and families. Whilst this role is part of a team based from our office in Exeter, our teams work flexibly and remotely, your proximity to the office doesn't always have to be a critical consideration. We are a diverse, inclusive organisation that is a safe space for colleagues with shared aspects of identity and lived experience, which helps ensure we provide a service which promotes the diversity and uniqueness of children and families from all backgrounds. We especially welcome applications from people from diverse backgrounds as we strive to ensure our workforce reflects the diversity of the children and families we work with. We provide extensive wellbeing support for colleagues, as well as excellent benefits, all of which we hope encourages you to join us. Let us tell you a bit more about the role Our Public Law teams are involved with cases where the local authority has serious concerns about the safety or welfare of a child, and the court requests for Cafcass to become involved in the case. The Cafcass Social Worker, often referred to as Children's Guardians, is typically involved with the child across an extended period carrying out relevant assessments to understand their needs, wants and feelings, and effectively communicate this to the court through a combination of written reports and giving evidence. and what we're looking for. Being a Family Court Adviser is very rewarding - but it's not for everyone. You must be a Social Work England registered social worker who's organised, resilient and able to work independently. Confident in your abilities, you'll have demonstrable experience of working with children and families over a sustained period as a Social Worker, potentially supplemented from relevant experience from earlier in your career also. You can find out more about the above - and much more - before you apply and we also recommend you read the job description. Benefits We also know that to join us you want to be rewarded in a variety of ways, including quality time away from work to spend time with those important to you, support to manage your financial present and future, whilst also being trusted to manage your work/life balance. We have an extensive package of benefits that you can find out more about when you click through, including excellent holidays and a generous Local Government Pension Scheme to name just two things. We also understand that you will want to work for an organisation that is both passionate and committed to supporting your wellbeing. As you will find out when you visit our vacancy page, the four dedicated, additional days per year when colleagues are encouraged to spend time focusing on their health and wellbeing is just one of a multitude of ways in which we do this. Next steps / timelines If and when you are ready to apply, our application process is straightforward and quick to complete. You don't need to complete your application in a single visit, you can start it and come back and amend your responses / update your CV, just make sure you come back before the closing date to submit. Below we have given you an indication of a timetable we are hoping to work towards, although dates are subject to change. Closing date: Friday 31 May 2024 at 23:59 Initial interview: Thursday 06 June 2024 Final Interview: Friday 14 June 2024 We understand that starting a new role is a big decision, and you may require further information before applying. You can find out more about the role in the Job Description and there is a wealth of information about Cafcass on our Cafcass Careers page. If you wish to speak with a member of the team for more specific information you can either contact our Resourcing team if your query is HR related or to do with the recruitment process at , or Heather Byron () if your questions relate more to the role, providing your contact information and best times / methods to get hold of you. Whilst we will always try and respond a.s.a.p. we wouldn't want you to miss the closing date before we are able to. If this is the case, we recommend you apply and as part of your application you can ask questions, and this may allow us to contact you and provide you with the required information that will help you decide if you still wish to be considered. Finally, in anticipation of your application being successful, you might want to read about the offer and pre-employment checks process. As part of your application you can highlight any concerns or questions about the pre-employment checks and we encourage all applicants to do so, safe in the knowledge such information will not be shared with individuals involved in the selection process. We look forward to hearing from you. Please be advised successful applicants will be subject to a range of pre-engagement checks, including a Disclosure and Barring Service check (DBS). In accordance with the DBS code of practice and our own policy, should an individual have a declared criminal offence an individual assessment will be completed. Further information on what the assessment covers can be found by viewing the Cafcass DBS policy .
May 18, 2024
Full time
The Vacancy We are recruiting for the role of Family Court Adviser (Qualified Social Worker) in our Public Law team covering the Somerset, Devon and Torbay area . We trust and empower colleagues to work in a hybrid way, providing the resources, equipment, and support, so that individually and collectively, we can be the voice of children and young people when the family court makes critical decisions about their futures. We are proud that Ofsted judged us to be 'outstanding' when they inspected us in early 2024, but we haven't come this far only to come this far. This outcome has energised us to just keep getting better at what we do for children and families. Whilst this role is part of a team based from our office in Exeter, our teams work flexibly and remotely, your proximity to the office doesn't always have to be a critical consideration. We are a diverse, inclusive organisation that is a safe space for colleagues with shared aspects of identity and lived experience, which helps ensure we provide a service which promotes the diversity and uniqueness of children and families from all backgrounds. We especially welcome applications from people from diverse backgrounds as we strive to ensure our workforce reflects the diversity of the children and families we work with. We provide extensive wellbeing support for colleagues, as well as excellent benefits, all of which we hope encourages you to join us. Let us tell you a bit more about the role Our Public Law teams are involved with cases where the local authority has serious concerns about the safety or welfare of a child, and the court requests for Cafcass to become involved in the case. The Cafcass Social Worker, often referred to as Children's Guardians, is typically involved with the child across an extended period carrying out relevant assessments to understand their needs, wants and feelings, and effectively communicate this to the court through a combination of written reports and giving evidence. and what we're looking for. Being a Family Court Adviser is very rewarding - but it's not for everyone. You must be a Social Work England registered social worker who's organised, resilient and able to work independently. Confident in your abilities, you'll have demonstrable experience of working with children and families over a sustained period as a Social Worker, potentially supplemented from relevant experience from earlier in your career also. You can find out more about the above - and much more - before you apply and we also recommend you read the job description. Benefits We also know that to join us you want to be rewarded in a variety of ways, including quality time away from work to spend time with those important to you, support to manage your financial present and future, whilst also being trusted to manage your work/life balance. We have an extensive package of benefits that you can find out more about when you click through, including excellent holidays and a generous Local Government Pension Scheme to name just two things. We also understand that you will want to work for an organisation that is both passionate and committed to supporting your wellbeing. As you will find out when you visit our vacancy page, the four dedicated, additional days per year when colleagues are encouraged to spend time focusing on their health and wellbeing is just one of a multitude of ways in which we do this. Next steps / timelines If and when you are ready to apply, our application process is straightforward and quick to complete. You don't need to complete your application in a single visit, you can start it and come back and amend your responses / update your CV, just make sure you come back before the closing date to submit. Below we have given you an indication of a timetable we are hoping to work towards, although dates are subject to change. Closing date: Friday 31 May 2024 at 23:59 Initial interview: Thursday 06 June 2024 Final Interview: Friday 14 June 2024 We understand that starting a new role is a big decision, and you may require further information before applying. You can find out more about the role in the Job Description and there is a wealth of information about Cafcass on our Cafcass Careers page. If you wish to speak with a member of the team for more specific information you can either contact our Resourcing team if your query is HR related or to do with the recruitment process at , or Heather Byron () if your questions relate more to the role, providing your contact information and best times / methods to get hold of you. Whilst we will always try and respond a.s.a.p. we wouldn't want you to miss the closing date before we are able to. If this is the case, we recommend you apply and as part of your application you can ask questions, and this may allow us to contact you and provide you with the required information that will help you decide if you still wish to be considered. Finally, in anticipation of your application being successful, you might want to read about the offer and pre-employment checks process. As part of your application you can highlight any concerns or questions about the pre-employment checks and we encourage all applicants to do so, safe in the knowledge such information will not be shared with individuals involved in the selection process. We look forward to hearing from you. Please be advised successful applicants will be subject to a range of pre-engagement checks, including a Disclosure and Barring Service check (DBS). In accordance with the DBS code of practice and our own policy, should an individual have a declared criminal offence an individual assessment will be completed. Further information on what the assessment covers can be found by viewing the Cafcass DBS policy .
Childrens Social Worker FAST- Norwich Job Description Childrens Social Worker Family Assessment and Safeguarding Team- Norwich Full and part time Salary up to £45,442 (pro rata for part time) plus financial rewards of: £2k welcome payment Up to £12,000 for continued service Up to £10K relocation package Who cares that the job of a child protection social worker can be tough? We do . WHO CARES? WE DO. Join us. We're recruiting social workers now at Norfolk County Council. TV AD - YouTube There couldn't be a better time to join Childrens Services at Norfolk County Council. Ofsted inspected our children services in November 2022 and published their report in January 2023. We are rated Good in all areas, following significant improvements, and the report recognised that we have transformed our children's services. Read Ofsted's Inspection of Norfolk Children's Services November 2022 report Key highlights from the latest report: Personal advisers and social workers have caseloads which 'enable them to build enduring and effective relationships with their young people and support them into adulthood'. Working in Norfolk you will be empowered to be tenacious and creative in using a range of tools and theoretical frameworks to help children through significant and traumatic experiences. Relationship-based partnership working is one of our strengths in Norfolk with an innovative system-wide approach to the delivery of services and a diverse range of multi-agency support services focused on building resilience and ensuring that needs are met quickly and at the lowest level. Our executive director of children's services (DCS) Sara Tough is an exemplary leader who champions the needs of children and young people with a strong senior management team who together provide continuity of management and strategic direction. In Norfolk we've invested millions to completely change our operating model and create the professional and emotional support around you that you need to do the job you trained for, to get the best outcomes for children and families, and to achieve a work-life balance that suits you. We're realistic about the challenges, but we're passionate about how we can support you to meet them, so you can enjoy the rewards social work has to offer. Our new operating model supports practitioners, with: Streamlined paperwork - so you can spend less time filling in forms and writing reports Two members of support staff for every social work team to reduce your admin Dedicated court work facilitators to support you Continuous development of the professionals that you as a case-holding social worker can call in to help you, including domestic abuse specialists, homebased support workers, substance misuse workers A Children's Advice and Duty Service (CADS) team to triage cases to the right teams, so you can focus on where you can make the biggest difference We're working towards aligning mental health practitioners more closely to our teams. We have already seen reduced contacts, referrals, and a big reduction in the number of assessments which do not lead to ongoing work. "The breadth and depth of circumstances you experience being a fast social worker means there is scope to either develop a specialism and pursue something you are interested in, or alternatively have a varied caseload. The FAST model means that you are able to work with children from the point of referral onward meaning you have the opportunity to work long term with families and form strong and consistent relationships with the children you work with. There is a good variety of work between assessment, long-term work and court work and as such you have the opportunity to develop your skills in a range of areas." Robyn, FAST Social Worker In addition to being a social worker registered with Social Work England, you will: Previous experience working within a children's social care environment (we have a supported programme if you have had a career break or have worked in a different sector). Completion of your AYSE A proven track record of excellent practice and a passion for improving the lives of children The ability to build effective professional relationships with families and other professionals In return we will offer you: A supportive team who cares about your wellbeing and professional development We offer flexible working arrangements including condensed four-day week working, nine-day fortnights and other options We offer a generous annual leave entitlement - plus the opportunity to purchase up to two weeks of additional annual leave through our salary sacrifice scheme We offer maternity, paternity and adoption pay and time off to support you as your family grows. There is an independently run nursery within the Norfolk County Council grounds which offers priority spaces to our employees We offer support if you care for relatives or friends who are older, disabled or seriously ill We are committed to promoting the health, safety and wellbeing of our social workers. We provide access to services that support your health and wellbeing, such as confidential counselling and advice, fast-track physiotherapy and NHS Health Checks for employees over 40 We have a great offer waiting for you, not to mention a great lifestyle in Norfolk to help you with your work life balance. All our office-based roles are currently working in a hybrid way between home and office as part of our Smarter Working plans and to support the health and safety of all our colleagues. We anticipate that working remotely will be a key feature of this role and your office base will be in Sprowston, Norwich. 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 are recruiting experienced social workers to our teams countywide. We'd love to tell you more about being a Social Worker in Norfolk! Please call Deborah our Recruitment Business Partner on or email Applications will be reviewed once submitted so please apply NOW! Job Description and Personal Specification Norfolk is a wonderful place to live and work. With our 90 miles of stunning coastline, seaside towns, our famous broads and not forgetting Norwich, a fine city rich with culture, history and diversity, our fabulous county has something to offer everyone, and it is a great place to bring your family! Living and working in Norfolk - Norfolk County Council We are committed to equality and inclusion and welcome applications irrespective of gender identity, disability, marital status, ethnic origin, age, pregnancy status, religion or belief, or sexual orientation. We are proud to have achieved Carer Friendly Employer Status, Disability Confident Leader Status, the Employer Recognition Scheme award for the Armed Forces Covenant and to be one of the authorities piloting the workforce race equality standard (WRES). For qualified and experienced Social Workers (Grade J and above with 2 years' post qualified experience) new to Norfolk County Council in FAST For eligible service in FAST teams as a Level 2 or Senior Social Worker paid £3,000 after year one, £4,000 after year three and £5,000 after year five. (Pro rata basis for part time employees. Payments subject to tax, national insurance and pensionable) Applications will be reviewed as soon as they are submitted so don't delay - apply ASAP! 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.
May 18, 2024
Full time
Childrens Social Worker FAST- Norwich Job Description Childrens Social Worker Family Assessment and Safeguarding Team- Norwich Full and part time Salary up to £45,442 (pro rata for part time) plus financial rewards of: £2k welcome payment Up to £12,000 for continued service Up to £10K relocation package Who cares that the job of a child protection social worker can be tough? We do . WHO CARES? WE DO. Join us. We're recruiting social workers now at Norfolk County Council. TV AD - YouTube There couldn't be a better time to join Childrens Services at Norfolk County Council. Ofsted inspected our children services in November 2022 and published their report in January 2023. We are rated Good in all areas, following significant improvements, and the report recognised that we have transformed our children's services. Read Ofsted's Inspection of Norfolk Children's Services November 2022 report Key highlights from the latest report: Personal advisers and social workers have caseloads which 'enable them to build enduring and effective relationships with their young people and support them into adulthood'. Working in Norfolk you will be empowered to be tenacious and creative in using a range of tools and theoretical frameworks to help children through significant and traumatic experiences. Relationship-based partnership working is one of our strengths in Norfolk with an innovative system-wide approach to the delivery of services and a diverse range of multi-agency support services focused on building resilience and ensuring that needs are met quickly and at the lowest level. Our executive director of children's services (DCS) Sara Tough is an exemplary leader who champions the needs of children and young people with a strong senior management team who together provide continuity of management and strategic direction. In Norfolk we've invested millions to completely change our operating model and create the professional and emotional support around you that you need to do the job you trained for, to get the best outcomes for children and families, and to achieve a work-life balance that suits you. We're realistic about the challenges, but we're passionate about how we can support you to meet them, so you can enjoy the rewards social work has to offer. Our new operating model supports practitioners, with: Streamlined paperwork - so you can spend less time filling in forms and writing reports Two members of support staff for every social work team to reduce your admin Dedicated court work facilitators to support you Continuous development of the professionals that you as a case-holding social worker can call in to help you, including domestic abuse specialists, homebased support workers, substance misuse workers A Children's Advice and Duty Service (CADS) team to triage cases to the right teams, so you can focus on where you can make the biggest difference We're working towards aligning mental health practitioners more closely to our teams. We have already seen reduced contacts, referrals, and a big reduction in the number of assessments which do not lead to ongoing work. "The breadth and depth of circumstances you experience being a fast social worker means there is scope to either develop a specialism and pursue something you are interested in, or alternatively have a varied caseload. The FAST model means that you are able to work with children from the point of referral onward meaning you have the opportunity to work long term with families and form strong and consistent relationships with the children you work with. There is a good variety of work between assessment, long-term work and court work and as such you have the opportunity to develop your skills in a range of areas." Robyn, FAST Social Worker In addition to being a social worker registered with Social Work England, you will: Previous experience working within a children's social care environment (we have a supported programme if you have had a career break or have worked in a different sector). Completion of your AYSE A proven track record of excellent practice and a passion for improving the lives of children The ability to build effective professional relationships with families and other professionals In return we will offer you: A supportive team who cares about your wellbeing and professional development We offer flexible working arrangements including condensed four-day week working, nine-day fortnights and other options We offer a generous annual leave entitlement - plus the opportunity to purchase up to two weeks of additional annual leave through our salary sacrifice scheme We offer maternity, paternity and adoption pay and time off to support you as your family grows. There is an independently run nursery within the Norfolk County Council grounds which offers priority spaces to our employees We offer support if you care for relatives or friends who are older, disabled or seriously ill We are committed to promoting the health, safety and wellbeing of our social workers. We provide access to services that support your health and wellbeing, such as confidential counselling and advice, fast-track physiotherapy and NHS Health Checks for employees over 40 We have a great offer waiting for you, not to mention a great lifestyle in Norfolk to help you with your work life balance. All our office-based roles are currently working in a hybrid way between home and office as part of our Smarter Working plans and to support the health and safety of all our colleagues. We anticipate that working remotely will be a key feature of this role and your office base will be in Sprowston, Norwich. 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 are recruiting experienced social workers to our teams countywide. We'd love to tell you more about being a Social Worker in Norfolk! Please call Deborah our Recruitment Business Partner on or email Applications will be reviewed once submitted so please apply NOW! Job Description and Personal Specification Norfolk is a wonderful place to live and work. With our 90 miles of stunning coastline, seaside towns, our famous broads and not forgetting Norwich, a fine city rich with culture, history and diversity, our fabulous county has something to offer everyone, and it is a great place to bring your family! Living and working in Norfolk - Norfolk County Council We are committed to equality and inclusion and welcome applications irrespective of gender identity, disability, marital status, ethnic origin, age, pregnancy status, religion or belief, or sexual orientation. We are proud to have achieved Carer Friendly Employer Status, Disability Confident Leader Status, the Employer Recognition Scheme award for the Armed Forces Covenant and to be one of the authorities piloting the workforce race equality standard (WRES). For qualified and experienced Social Workers (Grade J and above with 2 years' post qualified experience) new to Norfolk County Council in FAST For eligible service in FAST teams as a Level 2 or Senior Social Worker paid £3,000 after year one, £4,000 after year three and £5,000 after year five. (Pro rata basis for part time employees. Payments subject to tax, national insurance and pensionable) Applications will be reviewed as soon as they are submitted so don't delay - apply ASAP! 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.
Social Worker- Children with Disabilities Team Job Description L2 or L3 Social Worker- Children with Disabilities (CWD) £37,336 to £45,442 (dependant on experience) Permanent- full or part-time considered Excellent relocation package up to £10,000 Countywide Who Cares? We Do! WHO CARES? WE DO. Join us. We're recruiting social workers now at Norfolk County Council. TV AD - YouTube We are recruiting Social Workers to work within our Children with Disabilities Teams across Norfolk. To help achieve the best possible outcomes for children, young people and their families. There couldn't be a better time to join Childrens Services at Norfolk County Council. Ofsted inspected our children services in November 2022 and published their report in January 2023. We are rated Good in all areas, following significant improvements, and the report recognised that we have transformed our children's services. Read Ofsted's Inspection of Norfolk Children's Services November 2022 report Key highlights from the latest report: Personal advisers and social workers have caseloads which 'enable them to build enduring and effective relationships with their young people and support them into adulthood'. Working in Norfolk you will be empowered to be tenacious and creative in using a range of tools and theoretical frameworks to help children through significant and traumatic experiences. Relationship-based partnership working is one of our strengths in Norfolk with an innovative system-wide approach to the delivery of services and a diverse range of multi-agency support services focused on building resilience and ensuring that needs are met quickly and at the lowest level. Our executive director of children's services (DCS) Sara Tough is an exemplary leader who champions the needs of children and young people with a strong senior management team who together provide continuity of management and strategic direction. About us: The Children with Disabilities teams support children and young people who have a substantial and permanent disability. The needs of the child or young person impacts how their family functions. Family support and early help services cannot meet the family's need. We have established a highly ambitious and successful transformation and improvement programme and already have lots to be proud of; our new 'front door' model has been glowingly endorsed as 'transformed' by Ofsted, our new edge of care services are reducing the need for children to be looked after and we have secured a multi-million-pound investment in our core social care service model. Through Vital Signs, our vision for Children in Norfolk, we use Signs of Safety practice to work with whole family networks and across the whole system to support families to build on their strengths and to achieve the best possible outcomes. What our Social Workers think: "Our team are supportive, we look out for each other, we rise to high challenge and expect high support from our team manager which is always available. We are passionate and driven to achieve high standards in our work and this is supported by a team manager who has commitment, positive leadership, focus and high expectations. In return we receive autonomy, flexible working for our individual situations, good quality and structured supervision and case discussion with a focus on analysis and best outcomes for the children and families. We all agree we are committed to making a difference to children, young people and the families in Norfolk through the vision and steer of a fab team manager" Jennifer, Senior Social Worker You will have: Honours Degree or Diploma in Social Work or CQSW. Registration with Social Work England. Completion of all post qualifying professional requirements including the ASYE. Minimum of one years' experience of direct working with children and families. Experience of the application of theoretical models and relevant research including Vital Signs Experience of best practice. In return we will offer you: A supportive team who cares about your wellbeing and professional development We offer flexible working arrangements including condensed four-day week working, nine-day fortnights and other options We offer a generous annual leave entitlement - plus the opportunity to purchase up to two weeks of additional annual leave through our salary sacrifice scheme We offer maternity, paternity and adoption pay and time off to support you as your family grows. There is an independently run nursery within the Norfolk County Council grounds which offers priority spaces to our employees We offer support if you care for relatives or friends who are older, disabled or seriously ill We are committed to promoting the health, safety and wellbeing of our social workers. We provide access to services that support your health and wellbeing, such as confidential counselling and advice, fast-track physiotherapy and NHS Health Checks for employees over 40 We have a great offer waiting for you, not to mention a great lifestyle in Norfolk to help you with your work life balance. All our office-based roles are currently working in a hybrid way between home and office as part of our Smarter Working plans and to support the health and safety of all our colleagues. We anticipate that working remotely will be a key feature of this role and your office base will be in Sprowston, Norwich. 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 are recruiting experienced social workers to our teams countywide. We'd love to tell you more about being a Social Worker in Norfolk! Please call Deborah our Recruitment Business Partner on or email Job Description and Personal Specification Applications will be reviewed once submitted so please apply NOW. Norfolk is a beautiful county, a real hidden gem with over 90 miles of unspoilt coastline, beautiful countryside, the unique Norfolk Broads, amazing wildlife, picturesque market towns and the fabulous seaside resorts of Hunstanton, Cromer and Great Yarmouth. At the heart is the vibrant city of Norwich with excellent shopping, a vast array of restaurants and a pub for everyday of the year. Travel links are extensive with direct rail links to London and Cambridge and Norwich International Airport with flights to Europe and beyond. Living and working in Norfolk - Norfolk County Council We are committed to equality and inclusion and welcome applications irrespective of gender identity, disability, marital status, ethnic origin, age, pregnancy status, religion or belief, or sexual orientation. We are proud to have achieved Carer Friendly Employer Status, Disability Confident Leader Status, the Employer Recognition Scheme award for the Armed Forces Covenant and to be one of the authorities piloting the workforce race equality standard (WRES).
May 18, 2024
Full time
Social Worker- Children with Disabilities Team Job Description L2 or L3 Social Worker- Children with Disabilities (CWD) £37,336 to £45,442 (dependant on experience) Permanent- full or part-time considered Excellent relocation package up to £10,000 Countywide Who Cares? We Do! WHO CARES? WE DO. Join us. We're recruiting social workers now at Norfolk County Council. TV AD - YouTube We are recruiting Social Workers to work within our Children with Disabilities Teams across Norfolk. To help achieve the best possible outcomes for children, young people and their families. There couldn't be a better time to join Childrens Services at Norfolk County Council. Ofsted inspected our children services in November 2022 and published their report in January 2023. We are rated Good in all areas, following significant improvements, and the report recognised that we have transformed our children's services. Read Ofsted's Inspection of Norfolk Children's Services November 2022 report Key highlights from the latest report: Personal advisers and social workers have caseloads which 'enable them to build enduring and effective relationships with their young people and support them into adulthood'. Working in Norfolk you will be empowered to be tenacious and creative in using a range of tools and theoretical frameworks to help children through significant and traumatic experiences. Relationship-based partnership working is one of our strengths in Norfolk with an innovative system-wide approach to the delivery of services and a diverse range of multi-agency support services focused on building resilience and ensuring that needs are met quickly and at the lowest level. Our executive director of children's services (DCS) Sara Tough is an exemplary leader who champions the needs of children and young people with a strong senior management team who together provide continuity of management and strategic direction. About us: The Children with Disabilities teams support children and young people who have a substantial and permanent disability. The needs of the child or young person impacts how their family functions. Family support and early help services cannot meet the family's need. We have established a highly ambitious and successful transformation and improvement programme and already have lots to be proud of; our new 'front door' model has been glowingly endorsed as 'transformed' by Ofsted, our new edge of care services are reducing the need for children to be looked after and we have secured a multi-million-pound investment in our core social care service model. Through Vital Signs, our vision for Children in Norfolk, we use Signs of Safety practice to work with whole family networks and across the whole system to support families to build on their strengths and to achieve the best possible outcomes. What our Social Workers think: "Our team are supportive, we look out for each other, we rise to high challenge and expect high support from our team manager which is always available. We are passionate and driven to achieve high standards in our work and this is supported by a team manager who has commitment, positive leadership, focus and high expectations. In return we receive autonomy, flexible working for our individual situations, good quality and structured supervision and case discussion with a focus on analysis and best outcomes for the children and families. We all agree we are committed to making a difference to children, young people and the families in Norfolk through the vision and steer of a fab team manager" Jennifer, Senior Social Worker You will have: Honours Degree or Diploma in Social Work or CQSW. Registration with Social Work England. Completion of all post qualifying professional requirements including the ASYE. Minimum of one years' experience of direct working with children and families. Experience of the application of theoretical models and relevant research including Vital Signs Experience of best practice. In return we will offer you: A supportive team who cares about your wellbeing and professional development We offer flexible working arrangements including condensed four-day week working, nine-day fortnights and other options We offer a generous annual leave entitlement - plus the opportunity to purchase up to two weeks of additional annual leave through our salary sacrifice scheme We offer maternity, paternity and adoption pay and time off to support you as your family grows. There is an independently run nursery within the Norfolk County Council grounds which offers priority spaces to our employees We offer support if you care for relatives or friends who are older, disabled or seriously ill We are committed to promoting the health, safety and wellbeing of our social workers. We provide access to services that support your health and wellbeing, such as confidential counselling and advice, fast-track physiotherapy and NHS Health Checks for employees over 40 We have a great offer waiting for you, not to mention a great lifestyle in Norfolk to help you with your work life balance. All our office-based roles are currently working in a hybrid way between home and office as part of our Smarter Working plans and to support the health and safety of all our colleagues. We anticipate that working remotely will be a key feature of this role and your office base will be in Sprowston, Norwich. 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 are recruiting experienced social workers to our teams countywide. We'd love to tell you more about being a Social Worker in Norfolk! Please call Deborah our Recruitment Business Partner on or email Job Description and Personal Specification Applications will be reviewed once submitted so please apply NOW. Norfolk is a beautiful county, a real hidden gem with over 90 miles of unspoilt coastline, beautiful countryside, the unique Norfolk Broads, amazing wildlife, picturesque market towns and the fabulous seaside resorts of Hunstanton, Cromer and Great Yarmouth. At the heart is the vibrant city of Norwich with excellent shopping, a vast array of restaurants and a pub for everyday of the year. Travel links are extensive with direct rail links to London and Cambridge and Norwich International Airport with flights to Europe and beyond. Living and working in Norfolk - Norfolk County Council We are committed to equality and inclusion and welcome applications irrespective of gender identity, disability, marital status, ethnic origin, age, pregnancy status, religion or belief, or sexual orientation. We are proud to have achieved Carer Friendly Employer Status, Disability Confident Leader Status, the Employer Recognition Scheme award for the Armed Forces Covenant and to be one of the authorities piloting the workforce race equality standard (WRES).
Childrens Social Worker-FAST- Great Yarmouth Job Description Childrens Social Worker Family Assessment and Safeguarding Team- Great Yarmouth Full and part time Salary up to £45,442 (pro rata for part time) plus financial rewards of: £2k welcome payment Up to £12,000 for continued service Up to £10K relocation package Who cares that the job of a child protection social worker can be tough? We do . WHO CARES? WE DO. Join us. We're recruiting social workers now at Norfolk County Council. TV AD - YouTube There couldn't be a better time to join Childrens Services at Norfolk County Council. Ofsted inspected our children services in November 2022 and published their report in January 2023. We are rated Good in all areas, following significant improvements, and the report recognised that we have transformed our children's services. Read Ofsted's Inspection of Norfolk Children's Services November 2022 report Key highlights from the latest report: Personal advisers and social workers have caseloads which 'enable them to build enduring and effective relationships with their young people and support them into adulthood'. Working in Norfolk you will be empowered to be tenacious and creative in using a range of tools and theoretical frameworks to help children through significant and traumatic experiences. Relationship-based partnership working is one of our strengths in Norfolk with an innovative system-wide approach to the delivery of services and a diverse range of multi-agency support services focused on building resilience and ensuring that needs are met quickly and at the lowest level. Our executive director of children's services (DCS) Sara Tough is an exemplary leader who champions the needs of children and young people with a strong senior management team who together provide continuity of management and strategic direction. In Norfolk we've invested millions to completely change our operating model and create the professional and emotional support around you that you need to do the job you trained for, to get the best outcomes for children and families, and to achieve a work-life balance that suits you. We're realistic about the challenges, but we're passionate about how we can support you to meet them, so you can enjoy the rewards social work has to offer. Our new operating model supports practitioners, with: Streamlined paperwork - so you can spend less time filling in forms and writing reports Two members of support staff for every social work team to reduce your admin Dedicated court work facilitators to support you Continuous development of the professionals that you as a case-holding social worker can call in to help you, including domestic abuse specialists, homebased support workers, substance misuse workers A Children's Advice and Duty Service (CADS) team to triage cases to the right teams, so you can focus on where you can make the biggest difference We're working towards aligning mental health practitioners more closely to our teams. We have already seen reduced contacts, referrals, and a big reduction in the number of assessments which do not lead to ongoing work. "The breadth and depth of circumstances you experience being a fast social worker means there is scope to either develop a specialism and pursue something you are interested in, or alternatively have a varied caseload. The FAST model means that you are able to work with children from the point of referral onward meaning you have the opportunity to work long term with families and form strong and consistent relationships with the children you work with. There is a good variety of work between assessment, long-term work and court work and as such you have the opportunity to develop your skills in a range of areas." Robyn, FAST Social Worker In addition to being a social worker registered with Social Work England, you will: Previous experience working within a children's social care environment (we have a supported programme if you have had a career break or have worked in a different sector). Completion of your AYSE A proven track record of excellent practice and a passion for improving the lives of children The ability to build effective professional relationships with families and other professionals In return we will offer you: A supportive team who cares about your wellbeing and professional development We offer flexible working arrangements including condensed four-day week working, hybrid working, nine-day fortnights and other options We offer a generous annual leave entitlement - plus the opportunity to purchase up to two weeks of additional annual leave through our salary sacrifice scheme We offer maternity, paternity and adoption pay and time off to support you as your family grows. There is an independently run nursery within the Norfolk County Council grounds which offers priority spaces to our employees We offer support if you care for relatives or friends who are older, disabled or seriously ill We are committed to promoting the health, safety and wellbeing of our social workers. We provide access to services that support your health and wellbeing, such as confidential counselling and advice, fast-track physiotherapy and NHS Health Checks for employees over 40 We have a great offer waiting for you, not to mention a great lifestyle in Norfolk to help you with your work life balance. All our office-based roles are currently working in a hybrid way between home and office as part of our Smarter Working plans and to support the health and safety of all our colleagues. We anticipate that working remotely will be a key feature of this role and your office base will be in Sprowston, Norwich. 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 are recruiting experienced social workers to our teams countywide. We'd love to tell you more about being a Social Worker in Norfolk! Please call Deborah our Recruitment Business Partner on or email Applications will be reviewed once submitted so please apply NOW! Job Description and Personal Specification Great Yarmouth is a wonderful place to live and work, it is a large seaside market town with beautiful beaches, a lower than average cost of living and lots of things to do with the family. Norfolk 90 miles of stunning coastline, seaside towns, our famous broads and not forgetting Norwich, a fine city rich with culture, history and diversity, our fabulous county has something to offer everyone, and it is a great place to bring your family! Living and working in Norfolk - Norfolk County Council We are committed to equality and inclusion and welcome applications irrespective of gender identity, disability, marital status, ethnic origin, age, pregnancy status, religion or belief, or sexual orientation. We are proud to have achieved Carer Friendly Employer Status, Disability Confident Leader Status, the Employer Recognition Scheme award for the Armed Forces Covenant and to be one of the authorities piloting the workforce race equality standard (WRES). For qualified and experienced Social Workers (Grade J and above with 2 years' post qualified experience) new to Norfolk County Council in FAST For eligible service in FAST teams as a Level 2 or Senior Social Worker paid £3,000 after year one, £4,000 after year three and £5,000 after year five. (Pro rata basis for part time employees. Payments subject to tax, national insurance and pensionable) Applications will be reviewed as soon as they are submitted so don't delay - apply ASAP! 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.
May 18, 2024
Full time
Childrens Social Worker-FAST- Great Yarmouth Job Description Childrens Social Worker Family Assessment and Safeguarding Team- Great Yarmouth Full and part time Salary up to £45,442 (pro rata for part time) plus financial rewards of: £2k welcome payment Up to £12,000 for continued service Up to £10K relocation package Who cares that the job of a child protection social worker can be tough? We do . WHO CARES? WE DO. Join us. We're recruiting social workers now at Norfolk County Council. TV AD - YouTube There couldn't be a better time to join Childrens Services at Norfolk County Council. Ofsted inspected our children services in November 2022 and published their report in January 2023. We are rated Good in all areas, following significant improvements, and the report recognised that we have transformed our children's services. Read Ofsted's Inspection of Norfolk Children's Services November 2022 report Key highlights from the latest report: Personal advisers and social workers have caseloads which 'enable them to build enduring and effective relationships with their young people and support them into adulthood'. Working in Norfolk you will be empowered to be tenacious and creative in using a range of tools and theoretical frameworks to help children through significant and traumatic experiences. Relationship-based partnership working is one of our strengths in Norfolk with an innovative system-wide approach to the delivery of services and a diverse range of multi-agency support services focused on building resilience and ensuring that needs are met quickly and at the lowest level. Our executive director of children's services (DCS) Sara Tough is an exemplary leader who champions the needs of children and young people with a strong senior management team who together provide continuity of management and strategic direction. In Norfolk we've invested millions to completely change our operating model and create the professional and emotional support around you that you need to do the job you trained for, to get the best outcomes for children and families, and to achieve a work-life balance that suits you. We're realistic about the challenges, but we're passionate about how we can support you to meet them, so you can enjoy the rewards social work has to offer. Our new operating model supports practitioners, with: Streamlined paperwork - so you can spend less time filling in forms and writing reports Two members of support staff for every social work team to reduce your admin Dedicated court work facilitators to support you Continuous development of the professionals that you as a case-holding social worker can call in to help you, including domestic abuse specialists, homebased support workers, substance misuse workers A Children's Advice and Duty Service (CADS) team to triage cases to the right teams, so you can focus on where you can make the biggest difference We're working towards aligning mental health practitioners more closely to our teams. We have already seen reduced contacts, referrals, and a big reduction in the number of assessments which do not lead to ongoing work. "The breadth and depth of circumstances you experience being a fast social worker means there is scope to either develop a specialism and pursue something you are interested in, or alternatively have a varied caseload. The FAST model means that you are able to work with children from the point of referral onward meaning you have the opportunity to work long term with families and form strong and consistent relationships with the children you work with. There is a good variety of work between assessment, long-term work and court work and as such you have the opportunity to develop your skills in a range of areas." Robyn, FAST Social Worker In addition to being a social worker registered with Social Work England, you will: Previous experience working within a children's social care environment (we have a supported programme if you have had a career break or have worked in a different sector). Completion of your AYSE A proven track record of excellent practice and a passion for improving the lives of children The ability to build effective professional relationships with families and other professionals In return we will offer you: A supportive team who cares about your wellbeing and professional development We offer flexible working arrangements including condensed four-day week working, hybrid working, nine-day fortnights and other options We offer a generous annual leave entitlement - plus the opportunity to purchase up to two weeks of additional annual leave through our salary sacrifice scheme We offer maternity, paternity and adoption pay and time off to support you as your family grows. There is an independently run nursery within the Norfolk County Council grounds which offers priority spaces to our employees We offer support if you care for relatives or friends who are older, disabled or seriously ill We are committed to promoting the health, safety and wellbeing of our social workers. We provide access to services that support your health and wellbeing, such as confidential counselling and advice, fast-track physiotherapy and NHS Health Checks for employees over 40 We have a great offer waiting for you, not to mention a great lifestyle in Norfolk to help you with your work life balance. All our office-based roles are currently working in a hybrid way between home and office as part of our Smarter Working plans and to support the health and safety of all our colleagues. We anticipate that working remotely will be a key feature of this role and your office base will be in Sprowston, Norwich. 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 are recruiting experienced social workers to our teams countywide. We'd love to tell you more about being a Social Worker in Norfolk! Please call Deborah our Recruitment Business Partner on or email Applications will be reviewed once submitted so please apply NOW! Job Description and Personal Specification Great Yarmouth is a wonderful place to live and work, it is a large seaside market town with beautiful beaches, a lower than average cost of living and lots of things to do with the family. Norfolk 90 miles of stunning coastline, seaside towns, our famous broads and not forgetting Norwich, a fine city rich with culture, history and diversity, our fabulous county has something to offer everyone, and it is a great place to bring your family! Living and working in Norfolk - Norfolk County Council We are committed to equality and inclusion and welcome applications irrespective of gender identity, disability, marital status, ethnic origin, age, pregnancy status, religion or belief, or sexual orientation. We are proud to have achieved Carer Friendly Employer Status, Disability Confident Leader Status, the Employer Recognition Scheme award for the Armed Forces Covenant and to be one of the authorities piloting the workforce race equality standard (WRES). For qualified and experienced Social Workers (Grade J and above with 2 years' post qualified experience) new to Norfolk County Council in FAST For eligible service in FAST teams as a Level 2 or Senior Social Worker paid £3,000 after year one, £4,000 after year three and £5,000 after year five. (Pro rata basis for part time employees. Payments subject to tax, national insurance and pensionable) Applications will be reviewed as soon as they are submitted so don't delay - apply ASAP! 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.
Social Worker- Looked After Children Job Description L2/ L3 Social Worker- In Care and Life Beyond Care Teams Permanent contract Full and Part time contracts available up to £45,442 (dependant on experience and pro rata for part-time) Countywide Excellent relocation package up to £10k "I am Kate Dexter, Assistant Director for Children's Social Care with the lead for Corporate Parenting in Norfolk. We have ambitious plans to shape how we work with families, placing practitioners and relationship-based practice at the heart of what we do. Through Vital Signs, our vision for children and young people in Norfolk, we work with family and natural networks to support families to build on their strengths and to achieve the best possible outcomes. We believe it is vital that children are prepared and able to learn; build positive, long-term relationships and receive family-based care. Norfolk's social care model is a relationship-based, purposeful approach with social workers practicing in a trauma informed way, incorporating therapeutic approaches within their work with children, young people, their carers and families. Our approach to working with children in Care includes a new specialist service with clinicians and practitioners and a clinical psychologist working to support social care teams in meeting need and improving outcomes for young people Looked After in Norfolk. I am seeking to recruit a L2 or L3 Social Worker for our in care and life beyond care teams who have a passion and drive for improving outcomes for children and young people for whom we are Corporate Parents. We are looking for a suitable candidate who is able to promote the needs and wellbeing of those young people reaching adulthood as care leavers, focusing on this significant transition and the need to ensure independence skills, suitable accommodation and education, training or employment, lifelong networks and transition planning all whilst upholding our duty to support. We're looking for a Social Worker ready to take the next step in their career and wanting to make a difference to the children and young people of Norfolk. With relevant professional vocational qualification in Social Work, you will have registration with Social Work England. You will have experience working within the Corporate Parenting area or transferable skills with the ability to motivate individuals and create high performing teams, you will bring strong leadership skills and will have managed performance during periods of change. WHO CARES? WE DO. Join us. We're recruiting social workers now at Norfolk County Council. TV AD - YouTube There couldn't be a better time to join Childrens Services at Norfolk County Council. Ofsted inspected our children services in November 2022 and published their report in January 2023. We are rated Good in all areas, following significant improvements, and the report recognised that we have transformed our children's services. Read Ofsted's Inspection of Norfolk Children's Services November 2022 report Key highlights from the latest report: Personal advisers and social workers have caseloads which 'enable them to build enduring and effective relationships with their young people and support them into adulthood'. Working in Norfolk you will be empowered to be tenacious and creative in using a range of tools and theoretical frameworks to help children through significant and traumatic experiences. Relationship-based partnership working is one of our strengths in Norfolk with an innovative system-wide approach to the delivery of services and a diverse range of multi-agency support services focused on building resilience and ensuring that needs are met quickly and at the lowest level. Our executive director of children's services (DCS) Sara Tough is an exemplary leader who champions the needs of children and young people with a strong senior management team who together provide continuity of management and strategic direction. 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. Before you apply please see the full job description and person specification in the below link - this will help you to shape your application to demonstrate how you meet the criteria for the role. Job Description and Personal Specification Applications will be reviewed once submitted. In return we will offer you: A supportive team who cares about your wellbeing and professional development We offer flexible working arrangements including condensed four-day week working, nine-day fortnights and other options We offer a generous annual leave entitlement - plus the opportunity to purchase up to two weeks of additional annual leave through our salary sacrifice scheme We offer maternity, paternity and adoption pay and time off to support you as your family grows. There is an independently run nursery within the Norfolk County Council grounds which offers priority spaces to our employees We offer support if you care for relatives or friends who are older, disabled or seriously ill We are committed to promoting the health, safety and wellbeing of our staff. We provide access to services that support your health and wellbeing, such as confidential counselling and advice, fast-track physiotherapy and NHS Health Checks for employees over 40. We are recruiting experienced social workers to our teams countywide. We'd love to tell you more about being a Social Worker in Norfolk! Please call Deborah our Recruitment Business Partner on or email . Applications will be reviewed once submitted. Norfolk is a beautiful county, a real hidden gem with over 90 miles of unspoilt coastline, beautiful countryside, the unique Norfolk Broads, amazing wildlife, picturesque market towns and the fabulous seaside resorts of Hunstanton, Cromer and Great Yarmouth. At the heart is the vibrant city of Norwich with excellent shopping, a vast array of restaurants and a pub for everyday of the year. Travel links are extensive with direct rail links to London and Cambridge and Norwich International Airport with flights to Europe and beyond. Living and working in Norfolk - Norfolk County Council We are committed to equality and inclusion and welcome applications irrespective of gender identity, disability, marital status, ethnic origin, age, pregnancy status, religion or belief, or sexual orientation. We are proud to have achieved Carer Friendly Employer Status, Disability Confident Leader Status, the Employer Recognition Scheme award for the Armed Forces Covenant and to be one of the authorities piloting the workforce race equality standard (WRES).
May 18, 2024
Full time
Social Worker- Looked After Children Job Description L2/ L3 Social Worker- In Care and Life Beyond Care Teams Permanent contract Full and Part time contracts available up to £45,442 (dependant on experience and pro rata for part-time) Countywide Excellent relocation package up to £10k "I am Kate Dexter, Assistant Director for Children's Social Care with the lead for Corporate Parenting in Norfolk. We have ambitious plans to shape how we work with families, placing practitioners and relationship-based practice at the heart of what we do. Through Vital Signs, our vision for children and young people in Norfolk, we work with family and natural networks to support families to build on their strengths and to achieve the best possible outcomes. We believe it is vital that children are prepared and able to learn; build positive, long-term relationships and receive family-based care. Norfolk's social care model is a relationship-based, purposeful approach with social workers practicing in a trauma informed way, incorporating therapeutic approaches within their work with children, young people, their carers and families. Our approach to working with children in Care includes a new specialist service with clinicians and practitioners and a clinical psychologist working to support social care teams in meeting need and improving outcomes for young people Looked After in Norfolk. I am seeking to recruit a L2 or L3 Social Worker for our in care and life beyond care teams who have a passion and drive for improving outcomes for children and young people for whom we are Corporate Parents. We are looking for a suitable candidate who is able to promote the needs and wellbeing of those young people reaching adulthood as care leavers, focusing on this significant transition and the need to ensure independence skills, suitable accommodation and education, training or employment, lifelong networks and transition planning all whilst upholding our duty to support. We're looking for a Social Worker ready to take the next step in their career and wanting to make a difference to the children and young people of Norfolk. With relevant professional vocational qualification in Social Work, you will have registration with Social Work England. You will have experience working within the Corporate Parenting area or transferable skills with the ability to motivate individuals and create high performing teams, you will bring strong leadership skills and will have managed performance during periods of change. WHO CARES? WE DO. Join us. We're recruiting social workers now at Norfolk County Council. TV AD - YouTube There couldn't be a better time to join Childrens Services at Norfolk County Council. Ofsted inspected our children services in November 2022 and published their report in January 2023. We are rated Good in all areas, following significant improvements, and the report recognised that we have transformed our children's services. Read Ofsted's Inspection of Norfolk Children's Services November 2022 report Key highlights from the latest report: Personal advisers and social workers have caseloads which 'enable them to build enduring and effective relationships with their young people and support them into adulthood'. Working in Norfolk you will be empowered to be tenacious and creative in using a range of tools and theoretical frameworks to help children through significant and traumatic experiences. Relationship-based partnership working is one of our strengths in Norfolk with an innovative system-wide approach to the delivery of services and a diverse range of multi-agency support services focused on building resilience and ensuring that needs are met quickly and at the lowest level. Our executive director of children's services (DCS) Sara Tough is an exemplary leader who champions the needs of children and young people with a strong senior management team who together provide continuity of management and strategic direction. 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. Before you apply please see the full job description and person specification in the below link - this will help you to shape your application to demonstrate how you meet the criteria for the role. Job Description and Personal Specification Applications will be reviewed once submitted. In return we will offer you: A supportive team who cares about your wellbeing and professional development We offer flexible working arrangements including condensed four-day week working, nine-day fortnights and other options We offer a generous annual leave entitlement - plus the opportunity to purchase up to two weeks of additional annual leave through our salary sacrifice scheme We offer maternity, paternity and adoption pay and time off to support you as your family grows. There is an independently run nursery within the Norfolk County Council grounds which offers priority spaces to our employees We offer support if you care for relatives or friends who are older, disabled or seriously ill We are committed to promoting the health, safety and wellbeing of our staff. We provide access to services that support your health and wellbeing, such as confidential counselling and advice, fast-track physiotherapy and NHS Health Checks for employees over 40. We are recruiting experienced social workers to our teams countywide. We'd love to tell you more about being a Social Worker in Norfolk! Please call Deborah our Recruitment Business Partner on or email . Applications will be reviewed once submitted. Norfolk is a beautiful county, a real hidden gem with over 90 miles of unspoilt coastline, beautiful countryside, the unique Norfolk Broads, amazing wildlife, picturesque market towns and the fabulous seaside resorts of Hunstanton, Cromer and Great Yarmouth. At the heart is the vibrant city of Norwich with excellent shopping, a vast array of restaurants and a pub for everyday of the year. Travel links are extensive with direct rail links to London and Cambridge and Norwich International Airport with flights to Europe and beyond. Living and working in Norfolk - Norfolk County Council We are committed to equality and inclusion and welcome applications irrespective of gender identity, disability, marital status, ethnic origin, age, pregnancy status, religion or belief, or sexual orientation. We are proud to have achieved Carer Friendly Employer Status, Disability Confident Leader Status, the Employer Recognition Scheme award for the Armed Forces Covenant and to be one of the authorities piloting the workforce race equality standard (WRES).
Role: Senior Category Manager Salary/Rate: £70 - £ 81 per hr (inside IR35) Location: Hybrid - Reading Contract Duration: between 8-18-months We are currently looking for a Senior Category Manager for our government client. This Senior Category Manager role is hybrid, based between working on site in Winnersh 2 days per week, and the remainder of the week working remotely. The contract for the Senior Category Manager position is initially for between 8 to 18 months with potential to extend, offering an hourly rate within the range of £ 75 to £ 81.37, operating inside IR35. Security Clearance: Security Check ("SC Clearance") This role is inside IR35 - Due to the service of the role, it will now be based on an Umbrella solution. Role Profile/Responsibilities: Professional service exp Worked in a High Tempo environment Problem Solving abilities Outsourcing environment large programmes Successfully delivered large programmes Exp interim procurement in public sector CCS framework and exp in private sector Develop and implement Category Strategies for assigned sub-group of categories, Support and execute complex strategic sourcing activities in line with approved category strategies and preferred suppliers list, supplier evaluation and selection, contract negotiation, business award and contract handover to the business, in compliance with the business requirements as well as policies and directives, including Code of Conduct and Code of Business Ethics Responsible for contractual and commercial management and effective contract administration to deliver commercial value Support and execute Supplier Relationship Management for key and critical suppliers within the sub-group of categories, including supplier segmentation, contract management, supplier risks identification and mitigation and suppliers performance Identify and develop supplier value including planning and participating to external management review meetings with segmented suppliers (Management Business Reviews and Executive Business Reviews) Support and provide input to the Process and Performance team as appropriate Support the development and interface with the Service Centre Consistently demonstrating positive behaviours in line with the company's environmental, sustainability, safety, health, security, quality and ethics standards. Category Management - Drive and implement Category Strategy to deliver cost effective category solutions and business models. Supplier base management and supplier classification (PSL) If you are interested in the above role, please click Apply Now and send a CV for quick review. As a member of the Disability Confident Scheme, Circle and our Client guarantees to interview all candidates who have a disability and who meet all the essential criteria for the vacancy. In cases where we have a high volume of candidates who have a disability who meet all the essential criteria, we will interview the best candidates from within that group. Our client is proud to support the Armed Forces Covenant and as such, they guarantee to interview all veterans or spouses / partners of military personnel who meet all the essential criteria for the vacancy. In cases where they have a high volume of ex-military candidates / military spouses or partners, who meet all of the essential criteria, theywill interview the best candidates from within that group. If you qualify, please notify us on igs at circlerecruitment dot com. We will be in touch to discuss your suitability and arrange your guaranteed interview. Should you require reasonable adjustments at any point during the recruitment process or if there is a better way for us to communicate, please do let us know. Security Check, Sc Level, Sc Cleared, Sc Clearance, Security Cleared, Security Clearance, Security Vetting Clearance, Active SC, Dv Cleared, Dv Clearance, Dv Check, Developed Vetted, Developed Vetting, Cleared To A High Government Standard, Dv Strap, Active DV, Commercial Specialist, Commercial Manager, Commercial Officer, Commercial Practitioner, Commercial Lead, Commercial Consultant, Commercial Advisor, Commercial Adviser, Contract Manager, Contracts Manager, Contract Specialist, Contracts Specialist, Contract Officer, Contracts Officer, Contract Lead, Contracts Lead, Contract Practitioner, Contracts Practitioner, Contract Advisor, Contracts Advisor, Contract Adviser, Contracts Adviser, Contract Consultant, Contracts Consultant, Procurement Manager, Procurement Officer, Procurement Lead, Procurement Specialist, Procurement Practitioner, Procurement Consultant, Category Manager, Category Lead, Category Specialist, Category Consultant, Category Officer, Category Practitioner, Head Of Commercial, Head Of Procurement, Head Of Contract, Head Of Contracts, Head Of Category Circle Recruitment is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy. 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May 16, 2024
Full time
Role: Senior Category Manager Salary/Rate: £70 - £ 81 per hr (inside IR35) Location: Hybrid - Reading Contract Duration: between 8-18-months We are currently looking for a Senior Category Manager for our government client. This Senior Category Manager role is hybrid, based between working on site in Winnersh 2 days per week, and the remainder of the week working remotely. The contract for the Senior Category Manager position is initially for between 8 to 18 months with potential to extend, offering an hourly rate within the range of £ 75 to £ 81.37, operating inside IR35. Security Clearance: Security Check ("SC Clearance") This role is inside IR35 - Due to the service of the role, it will now be based on an Umbrella solution. Role Profile/Responsibilities: Professional service exp Worked in a High Tempo environment Problem Solving abilities Outsourcing environment large programmes Successfully delivered large programmes Exp interim procurement in public sector CCS framework and exp in private sector Develop and implement Category Strategies for assigned sub-group of categories, Support and execute complex strategic sourcing activities in line with approved category strategies and preferred suppliers list, supplier evaluation and selection, contract negotiation, business award and contract handover to the business, in compliance with the business requirements as well as policies and directives, including Code of Conduct and Code of Business Ethics Responsible for contractual and commercial management and effective contract administration to deliver commercial value Support and execute Supplier Relationship Management for key and critical suppliers within the sub-group of categories, including supplier segmentation, contract management, supplier risks identification and mitigation and suppliers performance Identify and develop supplier value including planning and participating to external management review meetings with segmented suppliers (Management Business Reviews and Executive Business Reviews) Support and provide input to the Process and Performance team as appropriate Support the development and interface with the Service Centre Consistently demonstrating positive behaviours in line with the company's environmental, sustainability, safety, health, security, quality and ethics standards. Category Management - Drive and implement Category Strategy to deliver cost effective category solutions and business models. Supplier base management and supplier classification (PSL) If you are interested in the above role, please click Apply Now and send a CV for quick review. As a member of the Disability Confident Scheme, Circle and our Client guarantees to interview all candidates who have a disability and who meet all the essential criteria for the vacancy. In cases where we have a high volume of candidates who have a disability who meet all the essential criteria, we will interview the best candidates from within that group. Our client is proud to support the Armed Forces Covenant and as such, they guarantee to interview all veterans or spouses / partners of military personnel who meet all the essential criteria for the vacancy. In cases where they have a high volume of ex-military candidates / military spouses or partners, who meet all of the essential criteria, theywill interview the best candidates from within that group. If you qualify, please notify us on igs at circlerecruitment dot com. We will be in touch to discuss your suitability and arrange your guaranteed interview. Should you require reasonable adjustments at any point during the recruitment process or if there is a better way for us to communicate, please do let us know. Security Check, Sc Level, Sc Cleared, Sc Clearance, Security Cleared, Security Clearance, Security Vetting Clearance, Active SC, Dv Cleared, Dv Clearance, Dv Check, Developed Vetted, Developed Vetting, Cleared To A High Government Standard, Dv Strap, Active DV, Commercial Specialist, Commercial Manager, Commercial Officer, Commercial Practitioner, Commercial Lead, Commercial Consultant, Commercial Advisor, Commercial Adviser, Contract Manager, Contracts Manager, Contract Specialist, Contracts Specialist, Contract Officer, Contracts Officer, Contract Lead, Contracts Lead, Contract Practitioner, Contracts Practitioner, Contract Advisor, Contracts Advisor, Contract Adviser, Contracts Adviser, Contract Consultant, Contracts Consultant, Procurement Manager, Procurement Officer, Procurement Lead, Procurement Specialist, Procurement Practitioner, Procurement Consultant, Category Manager, Category Lead, Category Specialist, Category Consultant, Category Officer, Category Practitioner, Head Of Commercial, Head Of Procurement, Head Of Contract, Head Of Contracts, Head Of Category Circle Recruitment is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy. 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Are you a law graduate looking for training and development with a view to achieving qualified status as a Chartered Legal Executive and then Solicitor at the end of your training period? WorkNest is looking for Paralegals to join our Employment Law Team based in Chester. What we're looking for: Possession of a good standard law degree and, ideally, a completed LPC Work in a legal environment or previous paralegal experience preferable but not essential Working knowledge of basic legal principles Interest in developing a knowledge of employment law Efficient working in line with a largely fixed fee model Ability to prioritise and work to deadlines whilst maintaining high standards of service Evidence of commercial awareness and high standards of client care Evidence of a good level of achievement of business objectives and client satisfaction Behaviours aligned with WorkNest values Team player What you'll be doing: During the period of the training, you will provide high quality, pragmatic and efficient advice and assistance to WorkNest's colleagues initially before progressing to deal directly with clients. To provide brilliant service as a junior member of our advisory, litigation or contracts and handbook teams. Main Duties and Responsibilities: To draft, using template documents and following the instructions of the individual adviser, contracts, handbooks and a range of letters and documents for clients. To assist colleagues in the preparation of ET cases. To assist colleagues by researching legal points In due course to provide basic telephone and email advice direct to clients on basic employment law queries, subject to suitable supervision. To make sure all advice to clients is timely, efficient, accurate, practical, and commercial. To adhere to WorkNest's requirements and relevant professional standards in dealings with clients. To undertake conscientiously all training to ensure that learning and development needs are met. To support the team as directed enabling them to provide high quality advice and legally compliant documentation to clients to ensure we provide the best fixed fee legal & ER advisory service in the UK Any other duties as reasonably requested by your line manager to meet the needs of the business. Where you'll be working: The position will be based in our Aldford, Chester office. What's in it for you £23,400 per annum and an attractive company benefits package, including: Health Cash plan Life Assurance Up to £15 per month fitness subsidence Hybrid working arrangements Auto Enrolment Pension contributions after 3 months service Birthday Day off VITO Days - up to 2 days per holiday year paid volunteering Free Will writing service EAP & Wellbeing services Who we are WorkNest is part of the GRC (Governance, Risk and Compliance) division within Marlowe PLC. We are a powerhouse of employment law, HR and health and safety support services, weaving pragmatic advice with powerful technology platforms. We have experienced exceptional growth over the last 24 months, fuelled by the acquisition of several leading business services groups, including: Law at Work, Ellis Whittam, Youmanage, esphr, HRSP, HR Solutions and Vista. Our purpose is to advance the way people work. We achieve this by helping employers proactively overcome their employment, safety, and wellbeing challenges, working alongside internal teams, or providing a fully outsourced solution. In fact, over 40,000 UK employers (in 45 vertical sectors) now seek our help on some of their most sensitive issues. We like to think that this is due to our focus on high quality, pragmatic and professional advice and service. Up for the challenge? If you share our values of Brilliant Service, Optimism, Integrity and One Team, please use the purple 'apply now' button to begin your application. You'll be asked to submit a CV and covering letter outlining how you fulfil the person specification for this post. WorkNest is committed to creating a culture of Inclusion?and ensuring that everyone - job applicants, clients, colleagues, and anyone else we deal with - is treated fairly and with respect. We continuously review our policies and processes to support our aim to create a diverse team, however, please speak to our Talent and Recruitment specialist if there are any adjustments, we need to make to ensure, a genuine equality of opportunity. Closing date: 25th May 2024 REF-213656
May 15, 2024
Full time
Are you a law graduate looking for training and development with a view to achieving qualified status as a Chartered Legal Executive and then Solicitor at the end of your training period? WorkNest is looking for Paralegals to join our Employment Law Team based in Chester. What we're looking for: Possession of a good standard law degree and, ideally, a completed LPC Work in a legal environment or previous paralegal experience preferable but not essential Working knowledge of basic legal principles Interest in developing a knowledge of employment law Efficient working in line with a largely fixed fee model Ability to prioritise and work to deadlines whilst maintaining high standards of service Evidence of commercial awareness and high standards of client care Evidence of a good level of achievement of business objectives and client satisfaction Behaviours aligned with WorkNest values Team player What you'll be doing: During the period of the training, you will provide high quality, pragmatic and efficient advice and assistance to WorkNest's colleagues initially before progressing to deal directly with clients. To provide brilliant service as a junior member of our advisory, litigation or contracts and handbook teams. Main Duties and Responsibilities: To draft, using template documents and following the instructions of the individual adviser, contracts, handbooks and a range of letters and documents for clients. To assist colleagues in the preparation of ET cases. To assist colleagues by researching legal points In due course to provide basic telephone and email advice direct to clients on basic employment law queries, subject to suitable supervision. To make sure all advice to clients is timely, efficient, accurate, practical, and commercial. To adhere to WorkNest's requirements and relevant professional standards in dealings with clients. To undertake conscientiously all training to ensure that learning and development needs are met. To support the team as directed enabling them to provide high quality advice and legally compliant documentation to clients to ensure we provide the best fixed fee legal & ER advisory service in the UK Any other duties as reasonably requested by your line manager to meet the needs of the business. Where you'll be working: The position will be based in our Aldford, Chester office. What's in it for you £23,400 per annum and an attractive company benefits package, including: Health Cash plan Life Assurance Up to £15 per month fitness subsidence Hybrid working arrangements Auto Enrolment Pension contributions after 3 months service Birthday Day off VITO Days - up to 2 days per holiday year paid volunteering Free Will writing service EAP & Wellbeing services Who we are WorkNest is part of the GRC (Governance, Risk and Compliance) division within Marlowe PLC. We are a powerhouse of employment law, HR and health and safety support services, weaving pragmatic advice with powerful technology platforms. We have experienced exceptional growth over the last 24 months, fuelled by the acquisition of several leading business services groups, including: Law at Work, Ellis Whittam, Youmanage, esphr, HRSP, HR Solutions and Vista. Our purpose is to advance the way people work. We achieve this by helping employers proactively overcome their employment, safety, and wellbeing challenges, working alongside internal teams, or providing a fully outsourced solution. In fact, over 40,000 UK employers (in 45 vertical sectors) now seek our help on some of their most sensitive issues. We like to think that this is due to our focus on high quality, pragmatic and professional advice and service. Up for the challenge? If you share our values of Brilliant Service, Optimism, Integrity and One Team, please use the purple 'apply now' button to begin your application. You'll be asked to submit a CV and covering letter outlining how you fulfil the person specification for this post. WorkNest is committed to creating a culture of Inclusion?and ensuring that everyone - job applicants, clients, colleagues, and anyone else we deal with - is treated fairly and with respect. We continuously review our policies and processes to support our aim to create a diverse team, however, please speak to our Talent and Recruitment specialist if there are any adjustments, we need to make to ensure, a genuine equality of opportunity. Closing date: 25th May 2024 REF-213656
As one of the world's largest networks of audit, tax and consulting firms, RSM delivers big ideas and premium service to help middle-market businesses thrive. We are a fast-growing firm with big ambitions we have a clear goal to become the premium adviser to the middle market, globally. This vision touches everything we do, motivating and inspiring us to become better every day. If you are looking for a firm where you can build a future and make an impact, then RSM is the place for you. Consulting brings together multiple teams across Transactions, Risk & Consulting, ABA, and Outsourcing to provide client-centric solutions for RSM's current and future clients within the middle market. Our Consulting team has a major role to play in driving forward the growth of the firm with over 1,700 people delivering almost £200m revenue. At the heart of Consulting are the six solutions we offer our clients: business transformation, deal services, finance function support, risk and governance, forensic and investigation services, and restructuring. Our solutions create an enhanced tailored approach to support our clients in achieving their strategic goals and empower our people to make an impact and develop their own unique career path. Overall Purpose Responsible for undertaking a range of complex and specialist audits at client's sites, in accordance with our Internal Audit standards. Working as an individual and leading a team to deliver high quality Internal Audits within required timescales and budgets Responsibilities To understand the key risks identified by Management and the controls put in place to address those risks within each area of the Client's Annual Audit Plan To manage, perform and control internal audit assignments embracing assignment planning programming, conduct and control of audit work and reporting findings To draft audit planning documents for approval / review by Client / Management Preparing draft audit reports and working paper files to high quality standards and within the SLA on allocated audits To lead and supervise more junior staff on individual assignments including staff motivation, discipline and technical audit guidance To provide job training and guidance for auditors and training for more junior auditors To perform the audit of more complex and specialist areas To undertake review work in respect of significant findings To assist management in ensuring that assignments are completed to time and budget Assessment of performance of Team Members and provision of feedback To be aware of and advise management of any potential additional work opportunities at existing clients Build strong relationships with key stakeholders across a wide variety of clients To participate in the firm's appraisal and development process It is the duty of all employees to ensure they are familiar with and comply with all the firm's policies e.g. health and safety etc. Any other duties as required by management Technical skills Previous experience of working in internal audit To have good technical knowledge of the internal audit process, individual subjects and sector issues relevant to your work Ability to review and control technical content of work of others to ensure compliance with relevant regulation and Internal Audit Standards To provide support as required to team members To understand the range of additional services that the firm can provide to meet clients' needs Identification and pro-active management of own training and development needs Communication (oral, electronic, written) Oral - able to express ideas and information with clarity and confidence, especially when communicating with clients Good working relationship with clients to understand their needs and requirements Relay appropriate and timely information in respect of assignments to others Listening - demonstrate the ability to listen, evaluate and apply information gained Written - prepare draft reports and technical working papers Excellent attention to detail Gain confidence and respect of colleagues and clients Share own experience and expertise with others Encourage teamwork and develop leadership skills Commitment /Attitude to work Take responsibility for resolving issues by either dealing with it personally or referring upwards where required Take responsibility for self-development Be able to train, coach and develop team members and provide support to other staff as required Show enthusiasm and self-motivation to provide excellent service Show respect for others by listening to their views and suggestions Be a team player by putting the team's needs before your own Be pro-active and demonstrate a commitment to continuous improvement, such as raising queries and challenging existing practices Ability to be flexible when managing inconsistent and varying workloads Other The post holder will be expected to travel to local client's sites in their own time Occasional overnight stays away from home may be necessary Access to a car and full Driving Licence required Qualifications A relevant professional qualification e.g. ACA, ACCA, IIA or CIMA. Consideration will be given to those who are nearing completion of their qualification. Diversity and Inclusion at RSM At RSM, we want to create a strong sense of belonging so that people of all identities, backgrounds, and cultures feel they can bring their true self to work. Our clients come from all walks of life. We aim to achieve that same diversity of background, experience and perspective in our own teams, so that we can genuinely understand our client's needs. Diverse teams bring a broader range of ideas and insights to work. That's why we're working together to ensure our firm's principles and processes support a firm culture that embraces difference and strengthens inclusion. At RSM we work hard to create an environment where our people can make a difference - to themselves, their career, their teams, and to the success of our firm and clients. We support all our people to work flexibly, to manage their family and other responsibilities alongside their work commitments; we believe this is key to achieving an inspiring and fulfilling working environment.
May 14, 2024
Full time
As one of the world's largest networks of audit, tax and consulting firms, RSM delivers big ideas and premium service to help middle-market businesses thrive. We are a fast-growing firm with big ambitions we have a clear goal to become the premium adviser to the middle market, globally. This vision touches everything we do, motivating and inspiring us to become better every day. If you are looking for a firm where you can build a future and make an impact, then RSM is the place for you. Consulting brings together multiple teams across Transactions, Risk & Consulting, ABA, and Outsourcing to provide client-centric solutions for RSM's current and future clients within the middle market. Our Consulting team has a major role to play in driving forward the growth of the firm with over 1,700 people delivering almost £200m revenue. At the heart of Consulting are the six solutions we offer our clients: business transformation, deal services, finance function support, risk and governance, forensic and investigation services, and restructuring. Our solutions create an enhanced tailored approach to support our clients in achieving their strategic goals and empower our people to make an impact and develop their own unique career path. Overall Purpose Responsible for undertaking a range of complex and specialist audits at client's sites, in accordance with our Internal Audit standards. Working as an individual and leading a team to deliver high quality Internal Audits within required timescales and budgets Responsibilities To understand the key risks identified by Management and the controls put in place to address those risks within each area of the Client's Annual Audit Plan To manage, perform and control internal audit assignments embracing assignment planning programming, conduct and control of audit work and reporting findings To draft audit planning documents for approval / review by Client / Management Preparing draft audit reports and working paper files to high quality standards and within the SLA on allocated audits To lead and supervise more junior staff on individual assignments including staff motivation, discipline and technical audit guidance To provide job training and guidance for auditors and training for more junior auditors To perform the audit of more complex and specialist areas To undertake review work in respect of significant findings To assist management in ensuring that assignments are completed to time and budget Assessment of performance of Team Members and provision of feedback To be aware of and advise management of any potential additional work opportunities at existing clients Build strong relationships with key stakeholders across a wide variety of clients To participate in the firm's appraisal and development process It is the duty of all employees to ensure they are familiar with and comply with all the firm's policies e.g. health and safety etc. Any other duties as required by management Technical skills Previous experience of working in internal audit To have good technical knowledge of the internal audit process, individual subjects and sector issues relevant to your work Ability to review and control technical content of work of others to ensure compliance with relevant regulation and Internal Audit Standards To provide support as required to team members To understand the range of additional services that the firm can provide to meet clients' needs Identification and pro-active management of own training and development needs Communication (oral, electronic, written) Oral - able to express ideas and information with clarity and confidence, especially when communicating with clients Good working relationship with clients to understand their needs and requirements Relay appropriate and timely information in respect of assignments to others Listening - demonstrate the ability to listen, evaluate and apply information gained Written - prepare draft reports and technical working papers Excellent attention to detail Gain confidence and respect of colleagues and clients Share own experience and expertise with others Encourage teamwork and develop leadership skills Commitment /Attitude to work Take responsibility for resolving issues by either dealing with it personally or referring upwards where required Take responsibility for self-development Be able to train, coach and develop team members and provide support to other staff as required Show enthusiasm and self-motivation to provide excellent service Show respect for others by listening to their views and suggestions Be a team player by putting the team's needs before your own Be pro-active and demonstrate a commitment to continuous improvement, such as raising queries and challenging existing practices Ability to be flexible when managing inconsistent and varying workloads Other The post holder will be expected to travel to local client's sites in their own time Occasional overnight stays away from home may be necessary Access to a car and full Driving Licence required Qualifications A relevant professional qualification e.g. ACA, ACCA, IIA or CIMA. Consideration will be given to those who are nearing completion of their qualification. Diversity and Inclusion at RSM At RSM, we want to create a strong sense of belonging so that people of all identities, backgrounds, and cultures feel they can bring their true self to work. Our clients come from all walks of life. We aim to achieve that same diversity of background, experience and perspective in our own teams, so that we can genuinely understand our client's needs. Diverse teams bring a broader range of ideas and insights to work. That's why we're working together to ensure our firm's principles and processes support a firm culture that embraces difference and strengthens inclusion. At RSM we work hard to create an environment where our people can make a difference - to themselves, their career, their teams, and to the success of our firm and clients. We support all our people to work flexibly, to manage their family and other responsibilities alongside their work commitments; we believe this is key to achieving an inspiring and fulfilling working environment.
We are recruiting for the role of Family Court Adviser (Social Worker) in our team(s) Chelmsford covering Essex, Southend and Thurrock area . We trust and empower colleagues to work in a hybrid way, providing the resources, equipment, and support, so that individually and collectively, we can be the voice of children and young people when the family court makes critical decisions about their futures. Whilst this role is part of a team based from our office in Chelmsford, our teams work flexibly and remotely, your proximity the office doesn't always have to be a critical consideration. We are a diverse, inclusive organisation that is a safe space for colleagues with shared aspects of identity and lived experience, which helps ensure we provide a service which promotes the diversity and uniqueness of children and families from all backgrounds. We especially welcome applications from people from diverse backgrounds as we strive to ensure our workforce reflects the diversity of the children and families we work with. We provide extensive wellbeing support for colleagues, as well as excellent benefits, all of which we hope encourages you to join us. Let us tell you a bit more about the role Working in the Public and Private Law team , Family Court Advisers are involved in a combination of cases where either the families require the assistance to agree on the best arrangements for the welfare and safety of the child(ren) involved or the local authority has serious concerns and requests the involvement of Cafcass in the case. Family Court Advisers are typically involved in undertaking direct work with children, gaining their views and wishes and representing these to the court via written reports and giving evidence and advocating for arrangements that are in the best interests of the child(ren) involved. and what we're looking for. Being a Family Court Adviser is very rewarding - but it's not for everyone. You must be a Social Work England registered social worker who's organised, resilient and able to work independently. Confident in your abilities, you've worked with children and families for three years or longer. You can find out more about the above - and much more - before you apply and we also recommend you read the job description. Next steps / timelines If and when you are ready to apply, our application process is straightforward and quick to complete. You don't need to complete your application in a single visit, you can start it and come back and amend your responses / update your CV, just make sure you come back before the closing date to submit. Below we have given you an indication of a timetable we are hoping to work towards, although dates are subject to change. Closing date: Sunday 2nd June 2024 Initial interview: TBC Final Interview: TBC We understand that starting a new role is a big decision, and you may require further information before applying. You can find out more about the role in the Job Description and there is a wealth of information about Cafcass on our Cafcass Careers page. If you wish to speak with a member of the team for more specific information you can either contact Narinder Kaur at rom our HR Resourcing team if your query is HR related or to do with the recruitment process, or Kirsteen Newton at if your questions relate more to the role, providing your contact information and best times / methods to get hold of you. Whilst we will always try and respond a.s.a.p. we wouldn't want you to miss the closing date before we are able to. If this is the case, we recommend you apply and as part of your application you can ask questions, and this may allow us to contact you and provide you with the required information that will help you decide if you still wish to be considered. Finally, in anticipation of your application being successful, you might want to read about the offer and pre-employment checks process. As part of your application you can highlight any concerns or questions about the pre-employment checks and we encourage all applicants to do so, safe in the knowledge such information will not be shared with individuals involved in the selection process. We look forward to hearing from you. Please be advised successful applicants will be subject to a range of pre-engagement checks, including a Disclosure and Barring Service check (DBS). In accordance with the DBS code of practice and our own policy, should an individual have a declared criminal offence an individual assessment will be completed. Further information on what the assessment covers can be found by viewing the Cafcass DBS policy .
May 14, 2024
Full time
We are recruiting for the role of Family Court Adviser (Social Worker) in our team(s) Chelmsford covering Essex, Southend and Thurrock area . We trust and empower colleagues to work in a hybrid way, providing the resources, equipment, and support, so that individually and collectively, we can be the voice of children and young people when the family court makes critical decisions about their futures. Whilst this role is part of a team based from our office in Chelmsford, our teams work flexibly and remotely, your proximity the office doesn't always have to be a critical consideration. We are a diverse, inclusive organisation that is a safe space for colleagues with shared aspects of identity and lived experience, which helps ensure we provide a service which promotes the diversity and uniqueness of children and families from all backgrounds. We especially welcome applications from people from diverse backgrounds as we strive to ensure our workforce reflects the diversity of the children and families we work with. We provide extensive wellbeing support for colleagues, as well as excellent benefits, all of which we hope encourages you to join us. Let us tell you a bit more about the role Working in the Public and Private Law team , Family Court Advisers are involved in a combination of cases where either the families require the assistance to agree on the best arrangements for the welfare and safety of the child(ren) involved or the local authority has serious concerns and requests the involvement of Cafcass in the case. Family Court Advisers are typically involved in undertaking direct work with children, gaining their views and wishes and representing these to the court via written reports and giving evidence and advocating for arrangements that are in the best interests of the child(ren) involved. and what we're looking for. Being a Family Court Adviser is very rewarding - but it's not for everyone. You must be a Social Work England registered social worker who's organised, resilient and able to work independently. Confident in your abilities, you've worked with children and families for three years or longer. You can find out more about the above - and much more - before you apply and we also recommend you read the job description. Next steps / timelines If and when you are ready to apply, our application process is straightforward and quick to complete. You don't need to complete your application in a single visit, you can start it and come back and amend your responses / update your CV, just make sure you come back before the closing date to submit. Below we have given you an indication of a timetable we are hoping to work towards, although dates are subject to change. Closing date: Sunday 2nd June 2024 Initial interview: TBC Final Interview: TBC We understand that starting a new role is a big decision, and you may require further information before applying. You can find out more about the role in the Job Description and there is a wealth of information about Cafcass on our Cafcass Careers page. If you wish to speak with a member of the team for more specific information you can either contact Narinder Kaur at rom our HR Resourcing team if your query is HR related or to do with the recruitment process, or Kirsteen Newton at if your questions relate more to the role, providing your contact information and best times / methods to get hold of you. Whilst we will always try and respond a.s.a.p. we wouldn't want you to miss the closing date before we are able to. If this is the case, we recommend you apply and as part of your application you can ask questions, and this may allow us to contact you and provide you with the required information that will help you decide if you still wish to be considered. Finally, in anticipation of your application being successful, you might want to read about the offer and pre-employment checks process. As part of your application you can highlight any concerns or questions about the pre-employment checks and we encourage all applicants to do so, safe in the knowledge such information will not be shared with individuals involved in the selection process. We look forward to hearing from you. Please be advised successful applicants will be subject to a range of pre-engagement checks, including a Disclosure and Barring Service check (DBS). In accordance with the DBS code of practice and our own policy, should an individual have a declared criminal offence an individual assessment will be completed. Further information on what the assessment covers can be found by viewing the Cafcass DBS policy .
We will be holding a virtual live event on 05 June 2024 at 5:15pm for you to come along and speak to our colleagues and managers to see what it is like to work at Cafcass. If you would like to attend this event please sign up here . We are recruiting for the role of Family Court Adviser (Social Worker) - Private and Public Law in our team covering Nottingham and Derby . We trust and empower colleagues to work in a hybrid way, providing the resources, equipment, and support, so that individually and collectively, we can be the voice of children and young people when the family court makes critical decisions about their futures. While we are proud that Ofsted judged us to be 'outstanding' when they inspected us in early 2024, we haven't come this far only to come this far. This outcome has energised us to just keep getting better at what we do for children and families. Whilst this role is part of a team based from either our office in Nottingham or Derby , our teams work flexibly and remotely, your proximity to the office doesn't always have to be a critical consideration. We are a diverse, inclusive organisation that is a safe space for colleagues with shared aspects of identity and lived experience, which helps ensure we provide a service which promotes the diversity and uniqueness of children and families from all backgrounds. We especially welcome applications from people from diverse backgrounds as we strive to ensure our workforce reflects the diversity of the children and families we work with. We provide extensive wellbeing support for colleagues, as well as excellent benefits, all of which we hope encourages you to join us. Let us tell you a bit more about the role Working in the Public and Private Law team , Family Court Advisers are involved in a combination of cases where either the families require the assistance to agree on the best arrangements for the welfare and safety of the child(ren) involved or the local authority has serious concerns and requests the involvement of Cafcass in the case. Family Court Advisers are typically involved in undertaking direct work with children, gaining their views and wishes and representing these to the court via written reports and giving evidence and advocating for arrangements that are in the best interests of the child(ren) involved. and what we're looking for. Being a Family Court Adviser is very rewarding - but it's not for everyone. You must be a Social Work England registered social worker who's organised, resilient and able to work independently. Confident in your abilities, you'll have demonstrable experience of working with children and families over a sustained period as a Social Worker, potentially supplemented from relevant experience from earlier in your career also. You can find out more about the above - and much more - before you apply and we also recommend you read the job description. Next steps / timelines If and when you are ready to apply, our application process is straightforward and quick to complete. You don't need to complete your application in a single visit, you can start it and come back and amend your responses / update your CV, just make sure you come back before the closing date to submit. Below we have given you an indication of a timetable we are hoping to work towards, although dates are subject to change. Closing date: Monday 10 June Initial interview: Thursday 13 and Friday 14 June Final Interview: Monday 24 and Tuesday 25 June We understand that starting a new role is a big decision, and you may require further information before applying. You can find out more about the role in the Job Description and there is a wealth of information about Cafcass on our Cafcass Careers page. If you wish to speak with a member of the team for more specific information you can either contact Smita Haried at from our HR Resourcing team if your query is HR related or to do with the recruitment process, or Alison Wakefield at (email address) if your questions relate more to the role, providing your contact information and best times / methods to get hold of you. Whilst we will always try and respond a.s.a.p. we wouldn't want you to miss the closing date before we are able to. If this is the case, we recommend you apply and as part of your application you can ask questions, and this may allow us to contact you and provide you with the required information that will help you decide if you still wish to be considered. Finally, in anticipation of your application being successful, you might want to read about the offer and pre-employment checks process. As part of your application you can highlight any concerns or questions about the pre-employment checks and we encourage all applicants to do so, safe in the knowledge such information will not be shared with individuals involved in the selection process. We look forward to hearing from you. Please be advised successful applicants will be subject to a range of pre-engagement checks, including a Disclosure and Barring Service check (DBS). In accordance with the DBS code of practice and our own policy, should an individual have a declared criminal offence an individual assessment will be completed. Further information on what the assessment covers can be found by viewing the Cafcass DBS policy .
May 14, 2024
Full time
We will be holding a virtual live event on 05 June 2024 at 5:15pm for you to come along and speak to our colleagues and managers to see what it is like to work at Cafcass. If you would like to attend this event please sign up here . We are recruiting for the role of Family Court Adviser (Social Worker) - Private and Public Law in our team covering Nottingham and Derby . We trust and empower colleagues to work in a hybrid way, providing the resources, equipment, and support, so that individually and collectively, we can be the voice of children and young people when the family court makes critical decisions about their futures. While we are proud that Ofsted judged us to be 'outstanding' when they inspected us in early 2024, we haven't come this far only to come this far. This outcome has energised us to just keep getting better at what we do for children and families. Whilst this role is part of a team based from either our office in Nottingham or Derby , our teams work flexibly and remotely, your proximity to the office doesn't always have to be a critical consideration. We are a diverse, inclusive organisation that is a safe space for colleagues with shared aspects of identity and lived experience, which helps ensure we provide a service which promotes the diversity and uniqueness of children and families from all backgrounds. We especially welcome applications from people from diverse backgrounds as we strive to ensure our workforce reflects the diversity of the children and families we work with. We provide extensive wellbeing support for colleagues, as well as excellent benefits, all of which we hope encourages you to join us. Let us tell you a bit more about the role Working in the Public and Private Law team , Family Court Advisers are involved in a combination of cases where either the families require the assistance to agree on the best arrangements for the welfare and safety of the child(ren) involved or the local authority has serious concerns and requests the involvement of Cafcass in the case. Family Court Advisers are typically involved in undertaking direct work with children, gaining their views and wishes and representing these to the court via written reports and giving evidence and advocating for arrangements that are in the best interests of the child(ren) involved. and what we're looking for. Being a Family Court Adviser is very rewarding - but it's not for everyone. You must be a Social Work England registered social worker who's organised, resilient and able to work independently. Confident in your abilities, you'll have demonstrable experience of working with children and families over a sustained period as a Social Worker, potentially supplemented from relevant experience from earlier in your career also. You can find out more about the above - and much more - before you apply and we also recommend you read the job description. Next steps / timelines If and when you are ready to apply, our application process is straightforward and quick to complete. You don't need to complete your application in a single visit, you can start it and come back and amend your responses / update your CV, just make sure you come back before the closing date to submit. Below we have given you an indication of a timetable we are hoping to work towards, although dates are subject to change. Closing date: Monday 10 June Initial interview: Thursday 13 and Friday 14 June Final Interview: Monday 24 and Tuesday 25 June We understand that starting a new role is a big decision, and you may require further information before applying. You can find out more about the role in the Job Description and there is a wealth of information about Cafcass on our Cafcass Careers page. If you wish to speak with a member of the team for more specific information you can either contact Smita Haried at from our HR Resourcing team if your query is HR related or to do with the recruitment process, or Alison Wakefield at (email address) if your questions relate more to the role, providing your contact information and best times / methods to get hold of you. Whilst we will always try and respond a.s.a.p. we wouldn't want you to miss the closing date before we are able to. If this is the case, we recommend you apply and as part of your application you can ask questions, and this may allow us to contact you and provide you with the required information that will help you decide if you still wish to be considered. Finally, in anticipation of your application being successful, you might want to read about the offer and pre-employment checks process. As part of your application you can highlight any concerns or questions about the pre-employment checks and we encourage all applicants to do so, safe in the knowledge such information will not be shared with individuals involved in the selection process. We look forward to hearing from you. Please be advised successful applicants will be subject to a range of pre-engagement checks, including a Disclosure and Barring Service check (DBS). In accordance with the DBS code of practice and our own policy, should an individual have a declared criminal offence an individual assessment will be completed. Further information on what the assessment covers can be found by viewing the Cafcass DBS policy .
Interim OD & Learning Advisor I am working with a Public Sector Organisation based in Harrow who are looking for an OD Learning & Advisor for 6 Months Initially. The role is full time, to start ASAP and paying up to 26.47 Umbrella per hour. Job Purpose Background an OD and Learning Adviser is required urgently to support a discrete team for a period of circa 5 months. The OD Team has seen a fair amount of change over the past few years, and we are working to build a team structure that is capable of supporting our diverse organisational needs. We are looking for a first-class OD and Learning Adviser to 'hit the ground running' and support us with building some solid foundations required to deliver our workforce for strategy and other linked projects and initiatives. This post reports directly to the interim Head of Organisational Development. Duties and Responsibilities To demonstrate a commitment to the Council's Equal Opportunities Policy and the ability to understand and implement the policy in relation to the job responsibilities. To ensure compliance with your responsibilities as laid out in the council's health and safety policy and take an active role in promoting a positive health and safety culture. To promote and participate in the council's individual performance appraisal and development initiatives and information management best practice. To ensure compliance with the council's information security policies and maintain confidentiality. The post holder will be required to support teams right across our organisation with a range of OD activity in addition to scoping out learning needs for internal/external delivery. Provide support to deliver our workforce strategy by diagnosing team needs and scoping the required interventions working collaboratively with the Head of OD and line managers at all levels. Work with external providers and scope out initial requirements to be delivered including cost. Play a key part in supporting the delivery of our Workforce Plan actions across directorates, in addition to supporting the specific needs of teams. Work with a range of employees, managers, and stakeholders to ensure appropriate support and specialist advice is provided in a timely manner. The post holder will be experienced working with a high level of ambiguity and be comfortable working as part of a team. Play a supporting role in diagnosing, planning, designing a range of internal programmes and activities. Deliver training programmes, initiatives, and events. This may include presenting to large groups in formal settings e.g., induction days, inhouse workshops etc., (in person and remotely.) Design and deliver online learning e.g., MS teams, LMS, webinars. Have the ability to analyse data and using findings to develop a range of solutions. Contract with key stakeholders to ensure clarity on outputs and purpose of learning interventions. Knowledge & Skills Educated to degree level with relevant post graduate qualification and /or can demonstrate. Equivalent experience. Gained professional qualifications appropriate to post e.g., member of CIPD, accredited in Has experience in using psychometric tools Can collaboratively with team and wider organisation Demonstrable experience of employing continuous improvement techniques to improve financial management. Experience of managing a team or supervising the performance of other staff. Please only apply for this post if you are an experienced OD Learning & Advisor and available to start on no more than a week's notice. Thank you Priyanka Sharma(Eden Brown Synergy) Eden Brown Synergy is an equal opportunities employer. Eden Brown Limited is a limited company registered in England and Wales with registered number (phone number removed). Our registered address is 5th floor 4 Coleman Street, London, EC2R 5AR, part of nGAGE Specialist Recruitment Limited T/A nGAGE Talent. Please consider the environment before printing this e-mail. This message is intended solely for the addressee and may contain confidential information. If you have received this message in error, please send it back to us, and immediately and permanently delete it. Do not use, copy or disclose the information contained in this message or in any attachment. We take reasonable precautions to ensure no viruses are present in this email but cannot accept responsibility for any loss or damage sustained as a result of computer viruses and the recipient must ensure that the email (and attachments) are virus free.
May 14, 2024
Seasonal
Interim OD & Learning Advisor I am working with a Public Sector Organisation based in Harrow who are looking for an OD Learning & Advisor for 6 Months Initially. The role is full time, to start ASAP and paying up to 26.47 Umbrella per hour. Job Purpose Background an OD and Learning Adviser is required urgently to support a discrete team for a period of circa 5 months. The OD Team has seen a fair amount of change over the past few years, and we are working to build a team structure that is capable of supporting our diverse organisational needs. We are looking for a first-class OD and Learning Adviser to 'hit the ground running' and support us with building some solid foundations required to deliver our workforce for strategy and other linked projects and initiatives. This post reports directly to the interim Head of Organisational Development. Duties and Responsibilities To demonstrate a commitment to the Council's Equal Opportunities Policy and the ability to understand and implement the policy in relation to the job responsibilities. To ensure compliance with your responsibilities as laid out in the council's health and safety policy and take an active role in promoting a positive health and safety culture. To promote and participate in the council's individual performance appraisal and development initiatives and information management best practice. To ensure compliance with the council's information security policies and maintain confidentiality. The post holder will be required to support teams right across our organisation with a range of OD activity in addition to scoping out learning needs for internal/external delivery. Provide support to deliver our workforce strategy by diagnosing team needs and scoping the required interventions working collaboratively with the Head of OD and line managers at all levels. Work with external providers and scope out initial requirements to be delivered including cost. Play a key part in supporting the delivery of our Workforce Plan actions across directorates, in addition to supporting the specific needs of teams. Work with a range of employees, managers, and stakeholders to ensure appropriate support and specialist advice is provided in a timely manner. The post holder will be experienced working with a high level of ambiguity and be comfortable working as part of a team. Play a supporting role in diagnosing, planning, designing a range of internal programmes and activities. Deliver training programmes, initiatives, and events. This may include presenting to large groups in formal settings e.g., induction days, inhouse workshops etc., (in person and remotely.) Design and deliver online learning e.g., MS teams, LMS, webinars. Have the ability to analyse data and using findings to develop a range of solutions. Contract with key stakeholders to ensure clarity on outputs and purpose of learning interventions. Knowledge & Skills Educated to degree level with relevant post graduate qualification and /or can demonstrate. Equivalent experience. Gained professional qualifications appropriate to post e.g., member of CIPD, accredited in Has experience in using psychometric tools Can collaboratively with team and wider organisation Demonstrable experience of employing continuous improvement techniques to improve financial management. Experience of managing a team or supervising the performance of other staff. Please only apply for this post if you are an experienced OD Learning & Advisor and available to start on no more than a week's notice. Thank you Priyanka Sharma(Eden Brown Synergy) Eden Brown Synergy is an equal opportunities employer. Eden Brown Limited is a limited company registered in England and Wales with registered number (phone number removed). Our registered address is 5th floor 4 Coleman Street, London, EC2R 5AR, part of nGAGE Specialist Recruitment Limited T/A nGAGE Talent. Please consider the environment before printing this e-mail. This message is intended solely for the addressee and may contain confidential information. If you have received this message in error, please send it back to us, and immediately and permanently delete it. Do not use, copy or disclose the information contained in this message or in any attachment. We take reasonable precautions to ensure no viruses are present in this email but cannot accept responsibility for any loss or damage sustained as a result of computer viruses and the recipient must ensure that the email (and attachments) are virus free.
ABOUT US Initiative unlocks business growth for the world's most ambitious brands. We believe in the power of media to reshape our industry and orchestrate a brand's entire consumer experience, by balancing both what unites people and what makes them different. When brands unite people in culture, they build Fame, and when brands connect individuals to their unique journeys, they build customer Flow. Media responsibility is at the forefront of everything we do, w hether it's creating media plans that reflect the diversity of our communities, promote brand safety, and foster sustainability. Our agency celebrates diversity in an inclusive environment where all of our 6,000+ strong talent across 90+ markets feel seen, heard, and valued. Our vision is to create not only a better media company, but also a better media industry, and maybe even a better world. ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES You will develop a deep understanding of the client's business, their needs, expectations, and requirements and lead the contributing team members and partners in determining the best approach, deliverables, and tools to use. You will have the confidence and capability to outline the bones of a response to brief yourself and will have an understanding of which specialist crafts and skillset are needed to elevate the response. You will be the organizing force to ensure everything runs smoothly, end to end from scoping to reporting on results of key programmes. You will ensure that new challenges and requirements from the client are fully understood by the team, prioritized, and operationalized correctly and you will participate in solution development as the engagement evolves. Ensure consistent application and roll out of strategies across regions & local markets, as well as creating a feedback loop to share learnings. Track and manage progress with senior client and agency stakeholders, becoming a trusted adviser to the LEGO global clients and be regularly relied upon for your expertise and viewpoints Ensure both agency and clients are adhering to the agreed ways of working process, and manage relationships with LEGO partner agencies to ensure roles and responsibilities are followed. KEY RELATIONSHIPS Internally: with Global and Regional Initiative colleagues across strategy, analytics, audience planning and Comms Design, as well as with specialists within Kinesso and our IPG agency group. Externally: with key LEGO clients and 3 rd party agencies (consultancies) ABOUT YOU We're looking for a media/marketing generalist, who is able to lead cross-craft projects and form / deliver a POV Excellent analytical and problem-solving capabilities Strong communication skills - being able to communicate effectively with senior clients as well as agency teams Team player who is skilled in navigating a matrixed organization and aligning diverse stakeholder interests (managing your peers and up) Self-starter/entrepreneurial spirit/ motivator - Good at owning, structuring, and driving multiple parallel project assignments that routinely require independent judgement, trade-offs or prioritization Proactive and seeking out building relationships, able to connect with new and varied disciplines quickly Exceptional project management skills - exhibit strong follow-through and accountability, high attention to detail Interest to learn and represent multiple projects outside of your main area of expertise Positive and solution-oriented (glass half full) outlook Employee Transparency At Mediabrands and Kinesso, we celebrate difference and believe this makes us stronger. Mediabrands and Kinesso are equal opportunity employers and committed to championing an inclusive culture that provides a sense of belonging for all our employees. We do not discriminate against any applicant based on age, disability, race, colour, ethnicity, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, belief, marital status or any other characteristic protected by law. Please reach out to our Talent Inclusion Specialist Jess at if you would like to have a confidential conversation regarding any adjustments that would ensure our recruitment process is accessible for you. Please note requesting a reasonable adjustment will not affect your application. The Perks We aim to provide all our people with a supportive and fun work environment where you can develop your full potential and benefit from the broad range of opportunities within the agency. When you join us, we want to make sure you feel valued - and that you are rewarded for your fantastic work. So, we also offer a range of benefits: Flexi-leave, with 25 days annual leave to be taken as minimum. In addition to your holiday entitlement, the office usually closes between Christmas & New Year Free breakfast and free lunch Early finish Fridays Core Hours (Mon-Thurs, flexible start/finish times) Retail discounts Electric vehicle salary sacrifice car scheme Wellbeing programme, including Headspace & flu jabs Interest free season ticket loan Paid time off for Volunteering Group Income Protection Life Assurance Private Medical Insurance or Health Cash Plan (dependent on level) Group Personal Pension Plan with matched contributions from 3-6% Generous Parental Leave & Pay Independent mortgage advice Financial education Employee Assistance Programme Free eye tests Flexible benefits including Dental, Travel insurance, Cycle to Work, Gym Discounts and many more!
May 14, 2024
Full time
ABOUT US Initiative unlocks business growth for the world's most ambitious brands. We believe in the power of media to reshape our industry and orchestrate a brand's entire consumer experience, by balancing both what unites people and what makes them different. When brands unite people in culture, they build Fame, and when brands connect individuals to their unique journeys, they build customer Flow. Media responsibility is at the forefront of everything we do, w hether it's creating media plans that reflect the diversity of our communities, promote brand safety, and foster sustainability. Our agency celebrates diversity in an inclusive environment where all of our 6,000+ strong talent across 90+ markets feel seen, heard, and valued. Our vision is to create not only a better media company, but also a better media industry, and maybe even a better world. ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES You will develop a deep understanding of the client's business, their needs, expectations, and requirements and lead the contributing team members and partners in determining the best approach, deliverables, and tools to use. You will have the confidence and capability to outline the bones of a response to brief yourself and will have an understanding of which specialist crafts and skillset are needed to elevate the response. You will be the organizing force to ensure everything runs smoothly, end to end from scoping to reporting on results of key programmes. You will ensure that new challenges and requirements from the client are fully understood by the team, prioritized, and operationalized correctly and you will participate in solution development as the engagement evolves. Ensure consistent application and roll out of strategies across regions & local markets, as well as creating a feedback loop to share learnings. Track and manage progress with senior client and agency stakeholders, becoming a trusted adviser to the LEGO global clients and be regularly relied upon for your expertise and viewpoints Ensure both agency and clients are adhering to the agreed ways of working process, and manage relationships with LEGO partner agencies to ensure roles and responsibilities are followed. KEY RELATIONSHIPS Internally: with Global and Regional Initiative colleagues across strategy, analytics, audience planning and Comms Design, as well as with specialists within Kinesso and our IPG agency group. Externally: with key LEGO clients and 3 rd party agencies (consultancies) ABOUT YOU We're looking for a media/marketing generalist, who is able to lead cross-craft projects and form / deliver a POV Excellent analytical and problem-solving capabilities Strong communication skills - being able to communicate effectively with senior clients as well as agency teams Team player who is skilled in navigating a matrixed organization and aligning diverse stakeholder interests (managing your peers and up) Self-starter/entrepreneurial spirit/ motivator - Good at owning, structuring, and driving multiple parallel project assignments that routinely require independent judgement, trade-offs or prioritization Proactive and seeking out building relationships, able to connect with new and varied disciplines quickly Exceptional project management skills - exhibit strong follow-through and accountability, high attention to detail Interest to learn and represent multiple projects outside of your main area of expertise Positive and solution-oriented (glass half full) outlook Employee Transparency At Mediabrands and Kinesso, we celebrate difference and believe this makes us stronger. Mediabrands and Kinesso are equal opportunity employers and committed to championing an inclusive culture that provides a sense of belonging for all our employees. We do not discriminate against any applicant based on age, disability, race, colour, ethnicity, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, belief, marital status or any other characteristic protected by law. Please reach out to our Talent Inclusion Specialist Jess at if you would like to have a confidential conversation regarding any adjustments that would ensure our recruitment process is accessible for you. Please note requesting a reasonable adjustment will not affect your application. The Perks We aim to provide all our people with a supportive and fun work environment where you can develop your full potential and benefit from the broad range of opportunities within the agency. When you join us, we want to make sure you feel valued - and that you are rewarded for your fantastic work. So, we also offer a range of benefits: Flexi-leave, with 25 days annual leave to be taken as minimum. In addition to your holiday entitlement, the office usually closes between Christmas & New Year Free breakfast and free lunch Early finish Fridays Core Hours (Mon-Thurs, flexible start/finish times) Retail discounts Electric vehicle salary sacrifice car scheme Wellbeing programme, including Headspace & flu jabs Interest free season ticket loan Paid time off for Volunteering Group Income Protection Life Assurance Private Medical Insurance or Health Cash Plan (dependent on level) Group Personal Pension Plan with matched contributions from 3-6% Generous Parental Leave & Pay Independent mortgage advice Financial education Employee Assistance Programme Free eye tests Flexible benefits including Dental, Travel insurance, Cycle to Work, Gym Discounts and many more!
As one of the world's largest networks of audit, tax and consulting firms, RSM delivers big ideas and premium service to help middle-market businesses thrive. We are a fast-growing firm with big ambitions we have a clear goal to become the premium adviser to the middle market, globally. This vision touches everything we do, motivating and inspiring us to become better every day. If you are looking for a firm where you can build a future and make an impact, then RSM is the place for you. Consulting brings together multiple teams across Transactions, Risk & Consulting, ABA, and Outsourcing to provide client-centric solutions for RSM's current and future clients within the middle market. Our Consulting team has a major role to play in driving forward the growth of the firm with over 1,700 people delivering almost £200m revenue. At the heart of Consulting are the six solutions we offer our clients: business transformation, deal services, finance function support, risk and governance, forensic and investigation services, and restructuring. Our solutions create an enhanced tailored approach to support our clients in achieving their strategic goals and empower our people to make an impact and develop their own unique career path. Overall Purpose Responsible for undertaking a range of complex and specialist audits at client's sites, in accordance with our Internal Audit standards. Working as an individual and leading a team to deliver high quality Internal Audits within required timescales and budgets Responsibilities To understand the key risks identified by Management and the controls put in place to address those risks within each area of the Client's Annual Audit Plan To manage, perform and control internal audit assignments embracing assignment planning programming, conduct and control of audit work and reporting findings To draft audit planning documents for approval / review by Client / Management Preparing draft audit reports and working paper files to high quality standards and within the SLA on allocated audits To lead and supervise more junior staff on individual assignments including staff motivation, discipline and technical audit guidance To provide job training and guidance for auditors and training for more junior auditors To perform the audit of more complex and specialist areas To undertake review work in respect of significant findings To assist management in ensuring that assignments are completed to time and budget Assessment of performance of Team Members and provision of feedback To be aware of and advise management of any potential additional work opportunities at existing clients Build strong relationships with key stakeholders across a wide variety of clients To participate in the firm's appraisal and development process It is the duty of all employees to ensure they are familiar with and comply with all the firm's policies e.g. health and safety etc. Any other duties as required by management Technical skills Previous experience of working in internal audit To have good technical knowledge of the internal audit process, individual subjects and sector issues relevant to your work Ability to review and control technical content of work of others to ensure compliance with relevant regulation and Internal Audit Standards To provide support as required to team members To understand the range of additional services that the firm can provide to meet clients' needs Identification and pro-active management of own training and development needs Communication (oral, electronic, written) Oral - able to express ideas and information with clarity and confidence, especially when communicating with clients Good working relationship with clients to understand their needs and requirements Relay appropriate and timely information in respect of assignments to others Listening - demonstrate the ability to listen, evaluate and apply information gained Written - prepare draft reports and technical working papers Excellent attention to detail Gain confidence and respect of colleagues and clients Share own experience and expertise with others Encourage teamwork and develop leadership skills Commitment /Attitude to work Take responsibility for resolving issues by either dealing with it personally or referring upwards where required Take responsibility for self-development Be able to train, coach and develop team members and provide support to other staff as required Show enthusiasm and self-motivation to provide excellent service Show respect for others by listening to their views and suggestions Be a team player by putting the team's needs before your own Be pro-active and demonstrate a commitment to continuous improvement, such as raising queries and challenging existing practices Ability to be flexible when managing inconsistent and varying workloads Other The post holder will be expected to travel to local client's sites in their own time Occasional overnight stays away from home may be necessary Access to a car and full Driving Licence required Qualifications A relevant professional qualification e.g. ACA, ACCA, IIA or CIMA. Consideration will be given to those who are nearing completion of their qualification. Diversity and Inclusion at RSM At RSM, we want to create a strong sense of belonging so that people of all identities, backgrounds, and cultures feel they can bring their true self to work. Our clients come from all walks of life. We aim to achieve that same diversity of background, experience and perspective in our own teams, so that we can genuinely understand our client's needs. Diverse teams bring a broader range of ideas and insights to work. That's why we're working together to ensure our firm's principles and processes support a firm culture that embraces difference and strengthens inclusion. At RSM we work hard to create an environment where our people can make a difference - to themselves, their career, their teams, and to the success of our firm and clients. We support all our people to work flexibly, to manage their family and other responsibilities alongside their work commitments; we believe this is key to achieving an inspiring and fulfilling working environment.
May 13, 2024
Full time
As one of the world's largest networks of audit, tax and consulting firms, RSM delivers big ideas and premium service to help middle-market businesses thrive. We are a fast-growing firm with big ambitions we have a clear goal to become the premium adviser to the middle market, globally. This vision touches everything we do, motivating and inspiring us to become better every day. If you are looking for a firm where you can build a future and make an impact, then RSM is the place for you. Consulting brings together multiple teams across Transactions, Risk & Consulting, ABA, and Outsourcing to provide client-centric solutions for RSM's current and future clients within the middle market. Our Consulting team has a major role to play in driving forward the growth of the firm with over 1,700 people delivering almost £200m revenue. At the heart of Consulting are the six solutions we offer our clients: business transformation, deal services, finance function support, risk and governance, forensic and investigation services, and restructuring. Our solutions create an enhanced tailored approach to support our clients in achieving their strategic goals and empower our people to make an impact and develop their own unique career path. Overall Purpose Responsible for undertaking a range of complex and specialist audits at client's sites, in accordance with our Internal Audit standards. Working as an individual and leading a team to deliver high quality Internal Audits within required timescales and budgets Responsibilities To understand the key risks identified by Management and the controls put in place to address those risks within each area of the Client's Annual Audit Plan To manage, perform and control internal audit assignments embracing assignment planning programming, conduct and control of audit work and reporting findings To draft audit planning documents for approval / review by Client / Management Preparing draft audit reports and working paper files to high quality standards and within the SLA on allocated audits To lead and supervise more junior staff on individual assignments including staff motivation, discipline and technical audit guidance To provide job training and guidance for auditors and training for more junior auditors To perform the audit of more complex and specialist areas To undertake review work in respect of significant findings To assist management in ensuring that assignments are completed to time and budget Assessment of performance of Team Members and provision of feedback To be aware of and advise management of any potential additional work opportunities at existing clients Build strong relationships with key stakeholders across a wide variety of clients To participate in the firm's appraisal and development process It is the duty of all employees to ensure they are familiar with and comply with all the firm's policies e.g. health and safety etc. Any other duties as required by management Technical skills Previous experience of working in internal audit To have good technical knowledge of the internal audit process, individual subjects and sector issues relevant to your work Ability to review and control technical content of work of others to ensure compliance with relevant regulation and Internal Audit Standards To provide support as required to team members To understand the range of additional services that the firm can provide to meet clients' needs Identification and pro-active management of own training and development needs Communication (oral, electronic, written) Oral - able to express ideas and information with clarity and confidence, especially when communicating with clients Good working relationship with clients to understand their needs and requirements Relay appropriate and timely information in respect of assignments to others Listening - demonstrate the ability to listen, evaluate and apply information gained Written - prepare draft reports and technical working papers Excellent attention to detail Gain confidence and respect of colleagues and clients Share own experience and expertise with others Encourage teamwork and develop leadership skills Commitment /Attitude to work Take responsibility for resolving issues by either dealing with it personally or referring upwards where required Take responsibility for self-development Be able to train, coach and develop team members and provide support to other staff as required Show enthusiasm and self-motivation to provide excellent service Show respect for others by listening to their views and suggestions Be a team player by putting the team's needs before your own Be pro-active and demonstrate a commitment to continuous improvement, such as raising queries and challenging existing practices Ability to be flexible when managing inconsistent and varying workloads Other The post holder will be expected to travel to local client's sites in their own time Occasional overnight stays away from home may be necessary Access to a car and full Driving Licence required Qualifications A relevant professional qualification e.g. ACA, ACCA, IIA or CIMA. Consideration will be given to those who are nearing completion of their qualification. Diversity and Inclusion at RSM At RSM, we want to create a strong sense of belonging so that people of all identities, backgrounds, and cultures feel they can bring their true self to work. Our clients come from all walks of life. We aim to achieve that same diversity of background, experience and perspective in our own teams, so that we can genuinely understand our client's needs. Diverse teams bring a broader range of ideas and insights to work. That's why we're working together to ensure our firm's principles and processes support a firm culture that embraces difference and strengthens inclusion. At RSM we work hard to create an environment where our people can make a difference - to themselves, their career, their teams, and to the success of our firm and clients. We support all our people to work flexibly, to manage their family and other responsibilities alongside their work commitments; we believe this is key to achieving an inspiring and fulfilling working environment.
Salary: 25,000 + substantial pension and benefits GBP The Challenge Do you want to join the 2021 Government Security team of the year and be part of our Gold Standard security service? The Ministry of Defence Guard Service (MGS) provides high quality security services at over 140 MOD sites across Great Britain. The MGS has guarded the Defence Estate for over 25 years including high profile locations such as MOD Main Building in London and His Majestys Naval Bases at Portsmouth, Devonport and the Clyde. We provide access control, military working dogs, control room operations and other security services. We play a vital role supporting the Defence Mission and work to protect the defence estate and personnel from crime, terrorism, espionage and sabotage threats. The MGS is part of the Defence Infrastructure Organisation (DIO) and employs over 2,500 staff. MGS Officers are often the first point of contact with the MOD for employees, visitors and contractors and we pride ourselves on our professional, customer-focused culture. All our Security Officers are required to have excellent customer service skills and must be willing to go above and beyond to support security operations across the defence estate. Due to the high profile and strategic locations of the sites we guard, it is essential our Security Officers have a strong work ethic, are able to work as part of a team, are observant to threats and are capable to challenge and de-escalate difficult situations if required. We also require our Security Officers to have good written and verbal communication skills. Our Officers must have resilience and remain positive and friendly in all weather conditions and on all occasions. We provide our staff with a market leading salary, excellent sickness benefits, together with a defined benefit civil service pension. Free full uniform will be provided. We are a growing organisation with opportunities for good quality staff to progress their security careers. The MGS holds the Committed to Equality Gold Standard and we positively encourage applications from all under-represented communities and from all types of working backgrounds. See more information about the MGS, please read the candidate pack and watch our Security Officer YouTube video About MGS The Ministry of Defence Guard Service (MGS) is a professionally qualified body of Civil Servants who provide unarmed guarding services at over 100 MOD sites across Great Britain. The MGS has guarded the Defence Estate for over 25 years including high profile locations such as MOD Main Building in London and Her Majestys Naval Bases at Portsmouth, Devonport and the Clyde. The MGS plays a vital role supporting the Defence Mission and works closely with its security partners. The MGS is part of the Defence Infrastructure Organisation (DIO) and employs over 2,500 operational and support staff. The MGS is managed by a Head Office team, dispersed strategically around the country. MGS officers are very often the first point of contact with the MOD for employees, visitors and contractors and we pride ourselves on a customer-focused culture, working to DIOs Values as well as our own core values of honesty, integrity, professionalism and efficiency. We are passionate about the services we deliver and work hard to keep pace with developments in the security industry, as we seek to be the unarmed guarding provider of choice. The MGS holds the Committed to Equality Gold Standard and we positively encourage applications from all under-represented communities. We employ approximately 4,900 staff from a very diverse range of professions, and we work across the world; in Germany, Cyprus and the Falkland Islands, Norway, Poland, Kenya, Belize, Nepal and Oman. You can view our YouTube video to see more about our work Responsibilities Main Responsibilities The key duties of a Security Officer are as follows. Pleas e note that these duties can vary from site to site. Controlling vehicular and pedestrian access and exit to/from site Issue of passes using site IT systems Reporting of environmental issues Issue and receipt of keys Patrolling on foot and in a vehicle Searching of vehicles, baggage, personnel, buildings and open areas Escorting visitors Traffic management Checking identity on site (ad hoc) Writing reports on breaches of security or defects and maintaining daily logs Referral of complaints Reporting MGS infrastructure defects Dealing with demonstrators and intruders as directed by those holding operational control Safeguarding classified information and material Cooperating with other security providers Collaborating with emergency services and invoking emergency procedures Operating and monitoring security systems; CCTV and alarms etc Operating and communicating effectively over the telephone and/or radio Reporting safety hazards and accidents in accordance with current instructions Carrying out, if required, initial action at the scene of any incident Other tasks commensurate with the grade Desirable Experience & Skills A background, qualification or interest in the delivery of site security and/or customer service will be an advantage. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation. Travel Requirements Where close area working arrangements are in place staff may be required to attend other sites within their travel to work area (one hour from their home) on a detached duty basis. Licences Full UK Driving Licence required due to close area working. Behaviours We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process: Leadership Managing a Quality Service Communicating and Influencing We only ask for evidence of these behaviours on your application form: Leadership Managing a Quality Service Benefits We enable our people to work at the right place, with the right people, at the right time. We believe that if we look after our people, they will be passionate about delivering great things for our customers. The MOD Discover My Benefits page lists the full set of benefits. Some of the many benefits you will receive include: A Civil Service pension with an average employer contribution of 27% Free Uniform 25 days annual leave rising (1 day per year) to 30 days upon completion of 5 years service Ability to roll over up to 10 days annual leave per year Minimum of 15 Days Special Leave in a rolling 12-month period to for volunteer military or emergency service reserve commitments Special Paid Leave for volunteering up to 6 days a year Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave Employee Assistance Programme to support your wellbeing Most sites have good travel links with free car parking; many also have other facilities such as a Sports & Social Club, Gym and / or site shops This post does not offer any assistance with relocation allowances. Please be advised that the Department is conducting a review of all pay related allowances which could impact on those allowances that the post currently being advertised attracts. This vacancy is part of the A Great Place to Work for Veterans initiative, Making-the-civil-service-a-great-place-to-work-for-veterans Learning & Development Professional and Personal Development of skills Access to thousands of training courses through Civil Service Learning, some free or paid by DIO Ability to obtain industry recognised qualifications supported by DIO Employment Hours 48 hours a week (including a paid break per day) 12 Hour Days, 12 Hour Nights to be explained at interview. About DIO DIO is passionate about ensuring that we are a top performing organisation and a great place to work. We host a diverse range of talent where everyone feels valued and supported enabling our people to thrive, bring greater creativity and innovation to achieve higher organisational performance. We are committed to be an equal opportunities employer and creating a culture where everyone can bring their whole self to work and individuality is truly appreciated. This culture of inclusion is underpinned by our 6 staff networks covering Disability, Faith and Belief, Gender Equality, LGBTQI+, Race, Social Mobility and 3 networks dealing with employee wellbeing and support: Speak Safe Volunteers, Mental Health First Aiders and Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Advisers. Our staff, future and current will be guided by the 4 Cs and we encourage you to be curiousand continuously strive for improvement, collaborative in an inclusive culture, ambitious and resilient and committedto Defence, empowered and able to challengeso you can play a key part in shaping the direction of our organisation. DIO commits to offer its employees the following experience: Meaningful, purposeful work The ability to learn and grow The right opportunities and resources To care about your wellbeing..... click apply for full job details
Sep 24, 2022
Full time
Salary: 25,000 + substantial pension and benefits GBP The Challenge Do you want to join the 2021 Government Security team of the year and be part of our Gold Standard security service? The Ministry of Defence Guard Service (MGS) provides high quality security services at over 140 MOD sites across Great Britain. The MGS has guarded the Defence Estate for over 25 years including high profile locations such as MOD Main Building in London and His Majestys Naval Bases at Portsmouth, Devonport and the Clyde. We provide access control, military working dogs, control room operations and other security services. We play a vital role supporting the Defence Mission and work to protect the defence estate and personnel from crime, terrorism, espionage and sabotage threats. The MGS is part of the Defence Infrastructure Organisation (DIO) and employs over 2,500 staff. MGS Officers are often the first point of contact with the MOD for employees, visitors and contractors and we pride ourselves on our professional, customer-focused culture. All our Security Officers are required to have excellent customer service skills and must be willing to go above and beyond to support security operations across the defence estate. Due to the high profile and strategic locations of the sites we guard, it is essential our Security Officers have a strong work ethic, are able to work as part of a team, are observant to threats and are capable to challenge and de-escalate difficult situations if required. We also require our Security Officers to have good written and verbal communication skills. Our Officers must have resilience and remain positive and friendly in all weather conditions and on all occasions. We provide our staff with a market leading salary, excellent sickness benefits, together with a defined benefit civil service pension. Free full uniform will be provided. We are a growing organisation with opportunities for good quality staff to progress their security careers. The MGS holds the Committed to Equality Gold Standard and we positively encourage applications from all under-represented communities and from all types of working backgrounds. See more information about the MGS, please read the candidate pack and watch our Security Officer YouTube video About MGS The Ministry of Defence Guard Service (MGS) is a professionally qualified body of Civil Servants who provide unarmed guarding services at over 100 MOD sites across Great Britain. The MGS has guarded the Defence Estate for over 25 years including high profile locations such as MOD Main Building in London and Her Majestys Naval Bases at Portsmouth, Devonport and the Clyde. The MGS plays a vital role supporting the Defence Mission and works closely with its security partners. The MGS is part of the Defence Infrastructure Organisation (DIO) and employs over 2,500 operational and support staff. The MGS is managed by a Head Office team, dispersed strategically around the country. MGS officers are very often the first point of contact with the MOD for employees, visitors and contractors and we pride ourselves on a customer-focused culture, working to DIOs Values as well as our own core values of honesty, integrity, professionalism and efficiency. We are passionate about the services we deliver and work hard to keep pace with developments in the security industry, as we seek to be the unarmed guarding provider of choice. The MGS holds the Committed to Equality Gold Standard and we positively encourage applications from all under-represented communities. We employ approximately 4,900 staff from a very diverse range of professions, and we work across the world; in Germany, Cyprus and the Falkland Islands, Norway, Poland, Kenya, Belize, Nepal and Oman. You can view our YouTube video to see more about our work Responsibilities Main Responsibilities The key duties of a Security Officer are as follows. Pleas e note that these duties can vary from site to site. Controlling vehicular and pedestrian access and exit to/from site Issue of passes using site IT systems Reporting of environmental issues Issue and receipt of keys Patrolling on foot and in a vehicle Searching of vehicles, baggage, personnel, buildings and open areas Escorting visitors Traffic management Checking identity on site (ad hoc) Writing reports on breaches of security or defects and maintaining daily logs Referral of complaints Reporting MGS infrastructure defects Dealing with demonstrators and intruders as directed by those holding operational control Safeguarding classified information and material Cooperating with other security providers Collaborating with emergency services and invoking emergency procedures Operating and monitoring security systems; CCTV and alarms etc Operating and communicating effectively over the telephone and/or radio Reporting safety hazards and accidents in accordance with current instructions Carrying out, if required, initial action at the scene of any incident Other tasks commensurate with the grade Desirable Experience & Skills A background, qualification or interest in the delivery of site security and/or customer service will be an advantage. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation. Travel Requirements Where close area working arrangements are in place staff may be required to attend other sites within their travel to work area (one hour from their home) on a detached duty basis. Licences Full UK Driving Licence required due to close area working. Behaviours We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process: Leadership Managing a Quality Service Communicating and Influencing We only ask for evidence of these behaviours on your application form: Leadership Managing a Quality Service Benefits We enable our people to work at the right place, with the right people, at the right time. We believe that if we look after our people, they will be passionate about delivering great things for our customers. The MOD Discover My Benefits page lists the full set of benefits. Some of the many benefits you will receive include: A Civil Service pension with an average employer contribution of 27% Free Uniform 25 days annual leave rising (1 day per year) to 30 days upon completion of 5 years service Ability to roll over up to 10 days annual leave per year Minimum of 15 Days Special Leave in a rolling 12-month period to for volunteer military or emergency service reserve commitments Special Paid Leave for volunteering up to 6 days a year Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave Employee Assistance Programme to support your wellbeing Most sites have good travel links with free car parking; many also have other facilities such as a Sports & Social Club, Gym and / or site shops This post does not offer any assistance with relocation allowances. Please be advised that the Department is conducting a review of all pay related allowances which could impact on those allowances that the post currently being advertised attracts. This vacancy is part of the A Great Place to Work for Veterans initiative, Making-the-civil-service-a-great-place-to-work-for-veterans Learning & Development Professional and Personal Development of skills Access to thousands of training courses through Civil Service Learning, some free or paid by DIO Ability to obtain industry recognised qualifications supported by DIO Employment Hours 48 hours a week (including a paid break per day) 12 Hour Days, 12 Hour Nights to be explained at interview. About DIO DIO is passionate about ensuring that we are a top performing organisation and a great place to work. We host a diverse range of talent where everyone feels valued and supported enabling our people to thrive, bring greater creativity and innovation to achieve higher organisational performance. We are committed to be an equal opportunities employer and creating a culture where everyone can bring their whole self to work and individuality is truly appreciated. This culture of inclusion is underpinned by our 6 staff networks covering Disability, Faith and Belief, Gender Equality, LGBTQI+, Race, Social Mobility and 3 networks dealing with employee wellbeing and support: Speak Safe Volunteers, Mental Health First Aiders and Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Advisers. Our staff, future and current will be guided by the 4 Cs and we encourage you to be curiousand continuously strive for improvement, collaborative in an inclusive culture, ambitious and resilient and committedto Defence, empowered and able to challengeso you can play a key part in shaping the direction of our organisation. DIO commits to offer its employees the following experience: Meaningful, purposeful work The ability to learn and grow The right opportunities and resources To care about your wellbeing..... click apply for full job details
Salary: 25,000 + substantial pension and benefits GBP The Challenge Do you want to join the Governments Security team of the year, and be part of our Gold Standard security service? Our uniformed Security Officers are a visual reassurance to our clients, the public and the authorities. As a Security Officer you will be responsible for protecting the security and safety of the site. You will ensure that assigned tasks are completed in a professional and timely manner and meet relevant MOD / MGS, and Establishments policies and processes. Our resilient Security Officers perform a multitude of tasks and duties, including site preservation and access control. The MGS support our Security Officers within their role, by ensuring that they are supplied with suitable equipment to conduct the role as well as being inducted on each site accordingly. In the MGS, we hold core values of Honesty, Integrity, professionalism and efficiency. We use these values to drive a culture of continuous improvement. We are looking for someone who is a great teammate with an enthusiastic demeanor possessing the ability to work on their own initiative when required. All our Security Officers have excellent customer service skills who are willing to go above and beyond to support the client and visitors. We are also looking for someone with excellent communication skills, both written and verbal. It is also important that you are calm under pressure and have a flexible approach to suit the business needs. See more about our Security Officer role on YouTube About MGS The Ministry of Defence Guard Service (MGS) is a professionally qualified body of Civil Servants who provide unarmed guarding services at over 100 MOD sites across Great Britain. The MGS has guarded the Defence Estate for over 25 years including high profile locations such as MOD Main Building in London and Her Majestys Naval Bases at Portsmouth, Devonport and the Clyde. The MGS plays a vital role supporting the Defence Mission and works closely with its security partners. The MGS is part of the Defence Infrastructure Organisation (DIO) and employs over 2,500 operational and support staff. The MGS is managed by a Head Office team, dispersed strategically around the country. MGS officers are very often the first point of contact with the MOD for employees, visitors and contractors and we pride ourselves on a customer-focused culture, working to DIOs Values as well as our own core values of honesty, integrity, professionalism and efficiency. We are passionate about the services we deliver and work hard to keep pace with developments in the security industry, as we seek to be the unarmed guarding provider of choice. The MGS holds the Committed to Equality Gold Standard and we positively encourage applications from all under-represented communities. We employ approximately 4,900 staff from a very diverse range of professions, and we work across the world; in Germany, Cyprus and the Falkland Islands, Norway, Poland, Kenya, Belize, Nepal and Oman. You can view our YouTube video to see more about our work Responsibilities Main Responsibilities Th e key duties of a Security Officer are as follows. Please note that these duties can vary from site to site. Controlling vehicular and pedestrian access and exit to/from site Issue of passes using site IT systems Reporting of environmental issues Issue and receipt of keys Patrolling on foot and in a vehicle Searching of vehicles, baggage, personnel, buildings and open areas Escorting visitors Traffic management Checking identity on site (ad hoc) Writing reports on breaches of security or defects and maintaining daily logs Referral of complaints Reporting MGS infrastructure defects Dealing with demonstrators and intruders as directed by those holding operational control Safeguarding classified information and material Cooperating with other security providers Collaborating with emergency services and invoking emergency procedures Operating and monitoring security systems; CCTV and alarms etc Operating and communicating effectively over the telephone and/or radio Reporting safety hazards and accidents in accordance with current instructions Carrying out, if required, initial action at the scene of any incident Other tasks commensurate with the grade Desirable Experience & Skills A background, qualification or interest in the delivery of site security and/or customer service will be an advantage. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation. Travel Requirements Where close area working arrangements are in place staff may be required to attend other sites within their travel to work area (one hour from their home) on a detached duty basis. Licences Full UK Driving Licence required, due to a requirement to work at other sites. Behaviours We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process: Leadership Managing a Quality Service Communicating and Influencing We only ask for evidence of these behaviours on your application form: Leadership Managing a Quality Service Benefits We enable our people to work at the right place, with the right people, at the right time. We believe that if we look after our people, they will be passionate about delivering great things for our customers. The MOD Discover My Benefits page lists the full set of benefits. Some of the many benefits you will receive include: A Civil Service pension with an average employer contribution of 27% Free Uniform 25 days annual leave rising (1 day per year) to 30 days upon completion of 5 years service Ability to roll over up to 10 days annual leave per year In addition to 8 public holidays per year you will also receive leave for HM The Queens birthday Minimum of 15 Days Special Leave in a rolling 12-month period to for volunteer military or emergency service reserve commitments Special Paid Leave for volunteering up to 6 days a year Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave Employee Assistance Programme to support your wellbeing Most sites have good travel links with free car parking; many also have other facilities such as a Sports & Social Club, Gym and / or site shops This post does not offer any assistance with relocation allowances. Please be advised that the Department is conducting a review of all pay related allowances which could impact on those allowances that the post currently being advertised attracts. The Ministry of Defence is committed to providing a safe and healthy working environment for its staff which includes educating them on the benefits of not smoking, protecting them from the harmful effects of second-hand smoke and supporting those who want to give up smoking. Under the Smoke-Free Working Environment policy, Smoking and the use ofall tobacco products (including combustible and chewing tobacco products) will not be permitted anywhere in the Defence working environment by 31st December 2022. The policy is WholeForce and includes all Defence personnel, contractors, visitors and other non-MOD personnel. All applicants seeking, considering, or accepting employment with the Ministry of Defence should be aware of this policy and that it is already in place at a number of Defence Establishments. Learning & Development Professional and Personal Development of skills Access to thousands of training courses through Civil Service Learning, some free or paid by DIO Ability to obtain industry recognised qualifications supported by DIO Employment Hours 48 hours a week (including a paid break per day) This is a shift working position consisting of 12 Hour Days and 12 Hour Nightsincluding weekends, Public and Bank Holidays. The exact shift pattern will be explained in full durin g the interview. About DIO DIO is passionate about ensuring that we are a top performing organisation and a great place to work. We host a diverse range of talent where everyone feels valued and supported enabling our people to thrive, bring greater creativity and innovation to achieve higher organisational performance. We are committed to be an equal opportunities employer and creating a culture where everyone can bring their whole self to work and individuality is truly appreciated. This culture of inclusion is underpinned by our 6 staff networks covering Disability, Faith and Belief, Gender Equality, LGBTQI+, Race, Social Mobility and 3 networks dealing with employee wellbeing and support: Speak Safe Volunteers, Mental Health First Aiders and Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Advisers. Our staff, future and current will be guided by the 4 Cs and we encourage you to be curiousand continuously strive for improvement, collaborative in an inclusive culture, ambitious and resilient and committedto Defence, empowered and able to challengeso you can play a key part in shaping the direction of our organisation. ..... click apply for full job details
Sep 24, 2022
Full time
Salary: 25,000 + substantial pension and benefits GBP The Challenge Do you want to join the Governments Security team of the year, and be part of our Gold Standard security service? Our uniformed Security Officers are a visual reassurance to our clients, the public and the authorities. As a Security Officer you will be responsible for protecting the security and safety of the site. You will ensure that assigned tasks are completed in a professional and timely manner and meet relevant MOD / MGS, and Establishments policies and processes. Our resilient Security Officers perform a multitude of tasks and duties, including site preservation and access control. The MGS support our Security Officers within their role, by ensuring that they are supplied with suitable equipment to conduct the role as well as being inducted on each site accordingly. In the MGS, we hold core values of Honesty, Integrity, professionalism and efficiency. We use these values to drive a culture of continuous improvement. We are looking for someone who is a great teammate with an enthusiastic demeanor possessing the ability to work on their own initiative when required. All our Security Officers have excellent customer service skills who are willing to go above and beyond to support the client and visitors. We are also looking for someone with excellent communication skills, both written and verbal. It is also important that you are calm under pressure and have a flexible approach to suit the business needs. See more about our Security Officer role on YouTube About MGS The Ministry of Defence Guard Service (MGS) is a professionally qualified body of Civil Servants who provide unarmed guarding services at over 100 MOD sites across Great Britain. The MGS has guarded the Defence Estate for over 25 years including high profile locations such as MOD Main Building in London and Her Majestys Naval Bases at Portsmouth, Devonport and the Clyde. The MGS plays a vital role supporting the Defence Mission and works closely with its security partners. The MGS is part of the Defence Infrastructure Organisation (DIO) and employs over 2,500 operational and support staff. The MGS is managed by a Head Office team, dispersed strategically around the country. MGS officers are very often the first point of contact with the MOD for employees, visitors and contractors and we pride ourselves on a customer-focused culture, working to DIOs Values as well as our own core values of honesty, integrity, professionalism and efficiency. We are passionate about the services we deliver and work hard to keep pace with developments in the security industry, as we seek to be the unarmed guarding provider of choice. The MGS holds the Committed to Equality Gold Standard and we positively encourage applications from all under-represented communities. We employ approximately 4,900 staff from a very diverse range of professions, and we work across the world; in Germany, Cyprus and the Falkland Islands, Norway, Poland, Kenya, Belize, Nepal and Oman. You can view our YouTube video to see more about our work Responsibilities Main Responsibilities Th e key duties of a Security Officer are as follows. Please note that these duties can vary from site to site. Controlling vehicular and pedestrian access and exit to/from site Issue of passes using site IT systems Reporting of environmental issues Issue and receipt of keys Patrolling on foot and in a vehicle Searching of vehicles, baggage, personnel, buildings and open areas Escorting visitors Traffic management Checking identity on site (ad hoc) Writing reports on breaches of security or defects and maintaining daily logs Referral of complaints Reporting MGS infrastructure defects Dealing with demonstrators and intruders as directed by those holding operational control Safeguarding classified information and material Cooperating with other security providers Collaborating with emergency services and invoking emergency procedures Operating and monitoring security systems; CCTV and alarms etc Operating and communicating effectively over the telephone and/or radio Reporting safety hazards and accidents in accordance with current instructions Carrying out, if required, initial action at the scene of any incident Other tasks commensurate with the grade Desirable Experience & Skills A background, qualification or interest in the delivery of site security and/or customer service will be an advantage. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation. Travel Requirements Where close area working arrangements are in place staff may be required to attend other sites within their travel to work area (one hour from their home) on a detached duty basis. Licences Full UK Driving Licence required, due to a requirement to work at other sites. Behaviours We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process: Leadership Managing a Quality Service Communicating and Influencing We only ask for evidence of these behaviours on your application form: Leadership Managing a Quality Service Benefits We enable our people to work at the right place, with the right people, at the right time. We believe that if we look after our people, they will be passionate about delivering great things for our customers. The MOD Discover My Benefits page lists the full set of benefits. Some of the many benefits you will receive include: A Civil Service pension with an average employer contribution of 27% Free Uniform 25 days annual leave rising (1 day per year) to 30 days upon completion of 5 years service Ability to roll over up to 10 days annual leave per year In addition to 8 public holidays per year you will also receive leave for HM The Queens birthday Minimum of 15 Days Special Leave in a rolling 12-month period to for volunteer military or emergency service reserve commitments Special Paid Leave for volunteering up to 6 days a year Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave Employee Assistance Programme to support your wellbeing Most sites have good travel links with free car parking; many also have other facilities such as a Sports & Social Club, Gym and / or site shops This post does not offer any assistance with relocation allowances. Please be advised that the Department is conducting a review of all pay related allowances which could impact on those allowances that the post currently being advertised attracts. The Ministry of Defence is committed to providing a safe and healthy working environment for its staff which includes educating them on the benefits of not smoking, protecting them from the harmful effects of second-hand smoke and supporting those who want to give up smoking. Under the Smoke-Free Working Environment policy, Smoking and the use ofall tobacco products (including combustible and chewing tobacco products) will not be permitted anywhere in the Defence working environment by 31st December 2022. The policy is WholeForce and includes all Defence personnel, contractors, visitors and other non-MOD personnel. All applicants seeking, considering, or accepting employment with the Ministry of Defence should be aware of this policy and that it is already in place at a number of Defence Establishments. Learning & Development Professional and Personal Development of skills Access to thousands of training courses through Civil Service Learning, some free or paid by DIO Ability to obtain industry recognised qualifications supported by DIO Employment Hours 48 hours a week (including a paid break per day) This is a shift working position consisting of 12 Hour Days and 12 Hour Nightsincluding weekends, Public and Bank Holidays. The exact shift pattern will be explained in full durin g the interview. About DIO DIO is passionate about ensuring that we are a top performing organisation and a great place to work. We host a diverse range of talent where everyone feels valued and supported enabling our people to thrive, bring greater creativity and innovation to achieve higher organisational performance. We are committed to be an equal opportunities employer and creating a culture where everyone can bring their whole self to work and individuality is truly appreciated. This culture of inclusion is underpinned by our 6 staff networks covering Disability, Faith and Belief, Gender Equality, LGBTQI+, Race, Social Mobility and 3 networks dealing with employee wellbeing and support: Speak Safe Volunteers, Mental Health First Aiders and Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Advisers. Our staff, future and current will be guided by the 4 Cs and we encourage you to be curiousand continuously strive for improvement, collaborative in an inclusive culture, ambitious and resilient and committedto Defence, empowered and able to challengeso you can play a key part in shaping the direction of our organisation. ..... click apply for full job details
Salary: 25,000 + substantial pension and benefits GBP The Challenge Do you want to join the 2021 Government Security team of the year and be part of our Gold Standard security service? The Ministry of Defence Guard Service (MGS) provides high quality security services at over 140 MOD sites across Great Britain. The MGS has guarded the Defence Estate for over 25 years including high profile locations such as MOD Main Building in London and His Majestys Naval Bases at Portsmouth, Devonport and the Clyde. We provide access control, military working dogs, control room operations and other security services. We play a vital role supporting the Defence Mission and work to protect the defence estate and personnel from crime, terrorism, espionage and sabotage threats. The MGS is part of the Defence Infrastructure Organisation (DIO) and employs over 2,500 staff. MGS Officers are often the first point of contact with the MOD for employees, visitors and contractors and we pride ourselves on our professional, customer-focused culture. All our Security Officers are required to have excellent customer service skills and must be willing to go above and beyond to support security operations across the defence estate. Due to the high profile and strategic locations of the sites we guard, it is essential our Security Officers have a strong work ethic, are able to work as part of a team, are observant to threats and are capable to challenge and de-escalate difficult situations if required. We also require our Security Officers to have good written and verbal communication skills. Our Officers must have resilience and remain positive and friendly in all weather conditions and on all occasions. We provide our staff with a market leading salary, excellent sickness benefits, together with a defined benefit civil service pension. Free full uniform will be provided. We are a growing organisation with opportunities for good quality staff to progress their security careers. The MGS holds the Committed to Equality Gold Standard and we positively encourage applications from all under-represented communities and from all types of working backgrounds. See more information about the MGS, please read the candidate pack and watch our Security Officer YouTube video About MGS The Ministry of Defence Guard Service (MGS) is a professionally qualified body of Civil Servants who provide unarmed guarding services at over 100 MOD sites across Great Britain. The MGS has guarded the Defence Estate for over 25 years including high profile locations such as MOD Main Building in London and Her Majestys Naval Bases at Portsmouth, Devonport and the Clyde. The MGS plays a vital role supporting the Defence Mission and works closely with its security partners. The MGS is part of the Defence Infrastructure Organisation (DIO) and employs over 2,500 operational and support staff. The MGS is managed by a Head Office team, dispersed strategically around the country. MGS officers are very often the first point of contact with the MOD for employees, visitors and contractors and we pride ourselves on a customer-focused culture, working to DIOs Values as well as our own core values of honesty, integrity, professionalism and efficiency. We are passionate about the services we deliver and work hard to keep pace with developments in the security industry, as we seek to be the unarmed guarding provider of choice. The MGS holds the Committed to Equality Gold Standard and we positively encourage applications from all under-represented communities. We employ approximately 4,900 staff from a very diverse range of professions, and we work across the world; in Germany, Cyprus and the Falkland Islands, Norway, Poland, Kenya, Belize, Nepal and Oman. You can view our YouTube video to see more about our work Responsibilities Main Responsibilities Th e key duties of a Security Officer are as follows. Please note that these duties can vary from site to site. Controlling vehicular and pedestrian access and exit to/from site Issue of passes using site IT systems Reporting of environmental issues Issue and receipt of keys Patrolling on foot and in a vehicle Searching of vehicles, baggage, personnel, buildings and open areas Escorting visitors Traffic management Checking identity on site (ad hoc) Writing reports on breaches of security or defects and maintaining daily logs Referral of complaints Reporting MGS infrastructure defects Dealing with demonstrators and intruders as directed by those holding operational control Safeguarding classified information and material Cooperating with other security providers Collaborating with emergency services and invoking emergency procedures Operating and monitoring security systems; CCTV and alarms etc Operating and communicating effectively over the telephone and/or radio Reporting safety hazards and accidents in accordance with current instructions Carrying out, if required, initial action at the scene of any incident Other tasks commensurate with the grade Desirable Experience & Skills A background, qualification or interest in the delivery of site security and/or customer service will be an advantage. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation. Travel Requirements Where close area working arrangements are in place staff may be required to attend other sites within their travel to work area (one hour from their home) on a detached duty basis. Licences Full UK Driving Licence required for close area working. Behaviours We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process: Leadership Managing a Quality Service Communicating and Influencing We only ask for evidence of these behaviours on your application form: Leadership Managing a Quality Service Benefits We enable our people to work at the right place, with the right people, at the right time. We believe that if we look after our people, they will be passionate about delivering great things for our customers. The MOD Discover My Benefits page lists the full set of benefits. Some of the many benefits you will receive include: A Civil Service pension with an average employer contribution of 27% Free Uniform 25 days annual leave rising (1 day per year) to 30 days upon completion of 5 years service Ability to roll over up to 10 days annual leave per year Minimum of 15 Days Special Leave in a rolling 12-month period to for volunteer military or emergency service reserve commitments Special Paid Leave for volunteering up to 6 days a year Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave Employee Assistance Programme to support your wellbeing Most sites have good travel links with free car parking; many also have other facilities such as a Sports & Social Club, Gym and / or site shops This post does not offer any assistance with relocation allowances. Please be advised that the Department is conducting a review of all pay related allowances which could impact on those allowances that the post currently being advertised attracts. This vacancy is part of the A Great Place to Work for Veterans initiative, Making-the-civil-service-a-great-place-to-work-for-veterans Learning & Development Professional and Personal Development of skills Access to thousands of training courses through Civil Service Learning, some free or paid by DIO Ability to obtain industry recognised qualifications supported by DIO Employment Hours 48 hours a week (including a paid break per day) This is a shift working position - 12 hour days, 12 hours nights including Weekends, Public and Bank Holidays. The exact shift pattern will be explained in full durin g the interview. About DIO DIO is passionate about ensuring that we are a top performing organisation and a great place to work. We host a diverse range of talent where everyone feels valued and supported enabling our people to thrive, bring greater creativity and innovation to achieve higher organisational performance. We are committed to be an equal opportunities employer and creating a culture where everyone can bring their whole self to work and individuality is truly appreciated. This culture of inclusion is underpinned by our 6 staff networks covering Disability, Faith and Belief, Gender Equality, LGBTQI+, Race, Social Mobility and 3 networks dealing with employee wellbeing and support: Speak Safe Volunteers, Mental Health First Aiders and Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Advisers. Our staff, future and current will be guided by the 4 Cs and we encourage you to be curiousand continuously strive for improvement, collaborative in an inclusive culture, ambitious and resilient and committedto Defence, empowered and able to challengeso you can play a key part in shaping the direction of our organisation. DIO commits to offer its employees the following experience: Meaningful, purposeful work..... click apply for full job details
Sep 23, 2022
Full time
Salary: 25,000 + substantial pension and benefits GBP The Challenge Do you want to join the 2021 Government Security team of the year and be part of our Gold Standard security service? The Ministry of Defence Guard Service (MGS) provides high quality security services at over 140 MOD sites across Great Britain. The MGS has guarded the Defence Estate for over 25 years including high profile locations such as MOD Main Building in London and His Majestys Naval Bases at Portsmouth, Devonport and the Clyde. We provide access control, military working dogs, control room operations and other security services. We play a vital role supporting the Defence Mission and work to protect the defence estate and personnel from crime, terrorism, espionage and sabotage threats. The MGS is part of the Defence Infrastructure Organisation (DIO) and employs over 2,500 staff. MGS Officers are often the first point of contact with the MOD for employees, visitors and contractors and we pride ourselves on our professional, customer-focused culture. All our Security Officers are required to have excellent customer service skills and must be willing to go above and beyond to support security operations across the defence estate. Due to the high profile and strategic locations of the sites we guard, it is essential our Security Officers have a strong work ethic, are able to work as part of a team, are observant to threats and are capable to challenge and de-escalate difficult situations if required. We also require our Security Officers to have good written and verbal communication skills. Our Officers must have resilience and remain positive and friendly in all weather conditions and on all occasions. We provide our staff with a market leading salary, excellent sickness benefits, together with a defined benefit civil service pension. Free full uniform will be provided. We are a growing organisation with opportunities for good quality staff to progress their security careers. The MGS holds the Committed to Equality Gold Standard and we positively encourage applications from all under-represented communities and from all types of working backgrounds. See more information about the MGS, please read the candidate pack and watch our Security Officer YouTube video About MGS The Ministry of Defence Guard Service (MGS) is a professionally qualified body of Civil Servants who provide unarmed guarding services at over 100 MOD sites across Great Britain. The MGS has guarded the Defence Estate for over 25 years including high profile locations such as MOD Main Building in London and Her Majestys Naval Bases at Portsmouth, Devonport and the Clyde. The MGS plays a vital role supporting the Defence Mission and works closely with its security partners. The MGS is part of the Defence Infrastructure Organisation (DIO) and employs over 2,500 operational and support staff. The MGS is managed by a Head Office team, dispersed strategically around the country. MGS officers are very often the first point of contact with the MOD for employees, visitors and contractors and we pride ourselves on a customer-focused culture, working to DIOs Values as well as our own core values of honesty, integrity, professionalism and efficiency. We are passionate about the services we deliver and work hard to keep pace with developments in the security industry, as we seek to be the unarmed guarding provider of choice. The MGS holds the Committed to Equality Gold Standard and we positively encourage applications from all under-represented communities. We employ approximately 4,900 staff from a very diverse range of professions, and we work across the world; in Germany, Cyprus and the Falkland Islands, Norway, Poland, Kenya, Belize, Nepal and Oman. You can view our YouTube video to see more about our work Responsibilities Main Responsibilities Th e key duties of a Security Officer are as follows. Please note that these duties can vary from site to site. Controlling vehicular and pedestrian access and exit to/from site Issue of passes using site IT systems Reporting of environmental issues Issue and receipt of keys Patrolling on foot and in a vehicle Searching of vehicles, baggage, personnel, buildings and open areas Escorting visitors Traffic management Checking identity on site (ad hoc) Writing reports on breaches of security or defects and maintaining daily logs Referral of complaints Reporting MGS infrastructure defects Dealing with demonstrators and intruders as directed by those holding operational control Safeguarding classified information and material Cooperating with other security providers Collaborating with emergency services and invoking emergency procedures Operating and monitoring security systems; CCTV and alarms etc Operating and communicating effectively over the telephone and/or radio Reporting safety hazards and accidents in accordance with current instructions Carrying out, if required, initial action at the scene of any incident Other tasks commensurate with the grade Desirable Experience & Skills A background, qualification or interest in the delivery of site security and/or customer service will be an advantage. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation. Travel Requirements Where close area working arrangements are in place staff may be required to attend other sites within their travel to work area (one hour from their home) on a detached duty basis. Licences Full UK Driving Licence required for close area working. Behaviours We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process: Leadership Managing a Quality Service Communicating and Influencing We only ask for evidence of these behaviours on your application form: Leadership Managing a Quality Service Benefits We enable our people to work at the right place, with the right people, at the right time. We believe that if we look after our people, they will be passionate about delivering great things for our customers. The MOD Discover My Benefits page lists the full set of benefits. Some of the many benefits you will receive include: A Civil Service pension with an average employer contribution of 27% Free Uniform 25 days annual leave rising (1 day per year) to 30 days upon completion of 5 years service Ability to roll over up to 10 days annual leave per year Minimum of 15 Days Special Leave in a rolling 12-month period to for volunteer military or emergency service reserve commitments Special Paid Leave for volunteering up to 6 days a year Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave Employee Assistance Programme to support your wellbeing Most sites have good travel links with free car parking; many also have other facilities such as a Sports & Social Club, Gym and / or site shops This post does not offer any assistance with relocation allowances. Please be advised that the Department is conducting a review of all pay related allowances which could impact on those allowances that the post currently being advertised attracts. This vacancy is part of the A Great Place to Work for Veterans initiative, Making-the-civil-service-a-great-place-to-work-for-veterans Learning & Development Professional and Personal Development of skills Access to thousands of training courses through Civil Service Learning, some free or paid by DIO Ability to obtain industry recognised qualifications supported by DIO Employment Hours 48 hours a week (including a paid break per day) This is a shift working position - 12 hour days, 12 hours nights including Weekends, Public and Bank Holidays. The exact shift pattern will be explained in full durin g the interview. About DIO DIO is passionate about ensuring that we are a top performing organisation and a great place to work. We host a diverse range of talent where everyone feels valued and supported enabling our people to thrive, bring greater creativity and innovation to achieve higher organisational performance. We are committed to be an equal opportunities employer and creating a culture where everyone can bring their whole self to work and individuality is truly appreciated. This culture of inclusion is underpinned by our 6 staff networks covering Disability, Faith and Belief, Gender Equality, LGBTQI+, Race, Social Mobility and 3 networks dealing with employee wellbeing and support: Speak Safe Volunteers, Mental Health First Aiders and Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Advisers. Our staff, future and current will be guided by the 4 Cs and we encourage you to be curiousand continuously strive for improvement, collaborative in an inclusive culture, ambitious and resilient and committedto Defence, empowered and able to challengeso you can play a key part in shaping the direction of our organisation. 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About You CSL Vifor is a world leader in Nephrology, Iron Deficiency and Cardio-Renal pharmaceutical company, experiencing rapid growth due to pipeline realization, optimization and innovative alliance partnerships on a global basis. We are looking to appoint a UK and Ireland Medical Director to provide leadership to an established group of medical, quality, regulatory and safety professionals. You will have a strong and well-established track record of success in leading a full scope of medical activities for a UK and (ideally Ireland) local operating company. Sitting on the UK Senior Leadership Team and leading both office and field based medical operations. You will have management responsibility for local medical information/pharmacvigilance and safety, GxP and oversight of regulatory activities and UK Investigator Initiated Studies.. Critical to the success of this role is working in close partnership with the UK and Ireland commercial organisations to ensure both the development of in market brands and the effective launch of pipeline products in a compliant manner, promoting collaborative solutions in partnership with commercial counterparts. As we continue to innovate and grow this is an exceptional opportunity to work in a business which has a track record of bringing life improving medicines to market. Key Measures of Success Demonstrated an aligned collaboration within senior leadership team and cross-functional stakeholders to meet corporate goals Respected member of the country leadership team Respected and consulted by global and medical teams from other countries for local medical expertise Medical plan implemented to meet medical goals aligned with cross functional objectives Delivered effective medical internal and external engagement initiatives Execution of local data generation activities and reliable support for global activities and Investigator-Initiated Studies (IIS) Demonstrated effectiveness of the field medical team measured by appropriate metrics that are defined by Global Field Medical Excellence in alignment with Country Medical Director and/ or Head FIELD MEDICAL ADVISERS Compliance with local laws, regulations & codes, and CSL Vifor processes Main Accountabilities Leads Medical team to accomplish their objectives in a compliant manner and following company values and strategies Strong member of the country leadership team, shaping the development of the local strategy via therapeutic area clinical knowledge and insight from HCP interactions Ownership of local medical governance and is ultimate decision maker for local Medical department, incl. escalated issues Development and compliant implementation of the annual country medical plan, ensuring alignment with the cross functional brand and country strategic imperatives as well as Global medical plans Closely collaborate with colleagues in the development and implementation of the local brand strategy Establish effective clinical engagement with medical / scientific associations, external medical experts, and other external stakeholders (e.g. patient advocacy groups, payer organizations) Oversees the local data gap analysis and local data generation plan Oversees the local data generation activities and research grants Management of country Medical budget Compliance of Medical deliverables with local laws, regulations & codes, and company processes Compliance of local Medical processes with internal global processes and guidance Approval of local materials and activities Registered signatory for country promotional and medical materials Responsible Local Function per local ABAC guidelines Medical team is adequately trained and required trainings are in place Ultimate decision maker for Compliance All drug safety requirements met (Deputy) Local QPPV/ Local Drug Safety Responsible Qualifications and Requirements Minimum Requirements Medical Doctor / Physician with full GMC registration. Well established expertise in the ABPI (must be an existing ABPI final signatory) Minimum of 7 years' experience with pharma industry in Medical Affairs including at UK / Ireland affiliate level Proven experience in people management in Medical Affairs Experience with local health care compliance topics Proven relationship building skills with internal and external stakeholders Working knowledge of commercialization and business practices, as well as budgeting experience Working knowledge in Regulatory Affairs, Pharmacovigilance and Quality Management Preferred Requirements Medical specialisation and/ or clinical / research experience in Internal Medicine, Nephrology or Cardiology Significant experience with pharma industry in Medical Affairs, Clinical Development and/ or Drug Safety/ Regulatory Affairs at affiliate level and regional or global headquarters Experience with non-interventional study management and conduct Publication track record About Us
Sep 23, 2022
Full time
About You CSL Vifor is a world leader in Nephrology, Iron Deficiency and Cardio-Renal pharmaceutical company, experiencing rapid growth due to pipeline realization, optimization and innovative alliance partnerships on a global basis. We are looking to appoint a UK and Ireland Medical Director to provide leadership to an established group of medical, quality, regulatory and safety professionals. You will have a strong and well-established track record of success in leading a full scope of medical activities for a UK and (ideally Ireland) local operating company. Sitting on the UK Senior Leadership Team and leading both office and field based medical operations. You will have management responsibility for local medical information/pharmacvigilance and safety, GxP and oversight of regulatory activities and UK Investigator Initiated Studies.. Critical to the success of this role is working in close partnership with the UK and Ireland commercial organisations to ensure both the development of in market brands and the effective launch of pipeline products in a compliant manner, promoting collaborative solutions in partnership with commercial counterparts. As we continue to innovate and grow this is an exceptional opportunity to work in a business which has a track record of bringing life improving medicines to market. Key Measures of Success Demonstrated an aligned collaboration within senior leadership team and cross-functional stakeholders to meet corporate goals Respected member of the country leadership team Respected and consulted by global and medical teams from other countries for local medical expertise Medical plan implemented to meet medical goals aligned with cross functional objectives Delivered effective medical internal and external engagement initiatives Execution of local data generation activities and reliable support for global activities and Investigator-Initiated Studies (IIS) Demonstrated effectiveness of the field medical team measured by appropriate metrics that are defined by Global Field Medical Excellence in alignment with Country Medical Director and/ or Head FIELD MEDICAL ADVISERS Compliance with local laws, regulations & codes, and CSL Vifor processes Main Accountabilities Leads Medical team to accomplish their objectives in a compliant manner and following company values and strategies Strong member of the country leadership team, shaping the development of the local strategy via therapeutic area clinical knowledge and insight from HCP interactions Ownership of local medical governance and is ultimate decision maker for local Medical department, incl. escalated issues Development and compliant implementation of the annual country medical plan, ensuring alignment with the cross functional brand and country strategic imperatives as well as Global medical plans Closely collaborate with colleagues in the development and implementation of the local brand strategy Establish effective clinical engagement with medical / scientific associations, external medical experts, and other external stakeholders (e.g. patient advocacy groups, payer organizations) Oversees the local data gap analysis and local data generation plan Oversees the local data generation activities and research grants Management of country Medical budget Compliance of Medical deliverables with local laws, regulations & codes, and company processes Compliance of local Medical processes with internal global processes and guidance Approval of local materials and activities Registered signatory for country promotional and medical materials Responsible Local Function per local ABAC guidelines Medical team is adequately trained and required trainings are in place Ultimate decision maker for Compliance All drug safety requirements met (Deputy) Local QPPV/ Local Drug Safety Responsible Qualifications and Requirements Minimum Requirements Medical Doctor / Physician with full GMC registration. Well established expertise in the ABPI (must be an existing ABPI final signatory) Minimum of 7 years' experience with pharma industry in Medical Affairs including at UK / Ireland affiliate level Proven experience in people management in Medical Affairs Experience with local health care compliance topics Proven relationship building skills with internal and external stakeholders Working knowledge of commercialization and business practices, as well as budgeting experience Working knowledge in Regulatory Affairs, Pharmacovigilance and Quality Management Preferred Requirements Medical specialisation and/ or clinical / research experience in Internal Medicine, Nephrology or Cardiology Significant experience with pharma industry in Medical Affairs, Clinical Development and/ or Drug Safety/ Regulatory Affairs at affiliate level and regional or global headquarters Experience with non-interventional study management and conduct Publication track record About Us