Our client, Devon Council, is looking for an Fostering Independent Reviewing Officer ot join their team. Job purpose: Contribute to high quality fostering services through reviewing foster carers suitability to foster and terms of approval annually as required by the fostering regulations and with mind to the national minimum standards. The fostering independent reviewing officer will conduct foster carer annual reviews and high quality reports for Fostering Devon. Quality assurance of service provision, including case management records will be an intrinsic part of this role. Individuals will have the necessary understanding and experience of the role of fostering and the role of an independent reviewing officer. Main duties and responsibilities Chair foster carer annual reviews as required by the fostering regulations. Chair and minute annual reviews, ensuring all relevant information is shared and discussed. Information from a variety of sources should be incorporated, as stipulated by the fostering regulations and the organisation. Provide a clear summary of the meeting and recommended actions. Highlight areas of good practice and areas for development for both the foster carer and the organisation. Robustly review foster carers suitability to foster and capability to meet the needs of children, with consideration to their terms of approval. Provide a clear recommendation to the organisations decision makers and periodically to foster panel. Provide quality assurance of regulatory requirements and report findings. Provide analytical quarterly reports to the Agency decision maker identifying key findings and recommendations for service development. Work within the organisations practice standards, policies, procedures and guidance and associated timescales to promote efficient running of the service. Attend regular meetings with fostering managers to promote service development. Evidence an ability to practice in an inclusive way that recognises the positive contributions of diversity. Actively promote equality of opportunity. Prepare for and cooperate with internal quality assurance activity and regulatory inspections. Evidence innovation and appropriate challenge in a way that enhances skills and promotes reflection and creates change. Benefits of working with Remedy A personal one-one service from your highly experienced dedicated consultant. Top tier supplier across London giving us first access to jobs Referral bonus - up to £250 per person placed. Double payrolls each week. Terms & Conditions apply You will be required to fully register with Remedy for all locum positions. Remedy Social Care is a APSCo Standard agency and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the vulnerable. Successful applicants will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure via the DBS. Our objective is to be an equal opportunities employer and we welcome applications from everyone with suitable skills and ability regardless of race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, gender, disability, sexual orientation, age, religion or belief. All applications will be accepted and reviewed solely on merit.
May 19, 2024
Full time
Our client, Devon Council, is looking for an Fostering Independent Reviewing Officer ot join their team. Job purpose: Contribute to high quality fostering services through reviewing foster carers suitability to foster and terms of approval annually as required by the fostering regulations and with mind to the national minimum standards. The fostering independent reviewing officer will conduct foster carer annual reviews and high quality reports for Fostering Devon. Quality assurance of service provision, including case management records will be an intrinsic part of this role. Individuals will have the necessary understanding and experience of the role of fostering and the role of an independent reviewing officer. Main duties and responsibilities Chair foster carer annual reviews as required by the fostering regulations. Chair and minute annual reviews, ensuring all relevant information is shared and discussed. Information from a variety of sources should be incorporated, as stipulated by the fostering regulations and the organisation. Provide a clear summary of the meeting and recommended actions. Highlight areas of good practice and areas for development for both the foster carer and the organisation. Robustly review foster carers suitability to foster and capability to meet the needs of children, with consideration to their terms of approval. Provide a clear recommendation to the organisations decision makers and periodically to foster panel. Provide quality assurance of regulatory requirements and report findings. Provide analytical quarterly reports to the Agency decision maker identifying key findings and recommendations for service development. Work within the organisations practice standards, policies, procedures and guidance and associated timescales to promote efficient running of the service. Attend regular meetings with fostering managers to promote service development. Evidence an ability to practice in an inclusive way that recognises the positive contributions of diversity. Actively promote equality of opportunity. Prepare for and cooperate with internal quality assurance activity and regulatory inspections. Evidence innovation and appropriate challenge in a way that enhances skills and promotes reflection and creates change. Benefits of working with Remedy A personal one-one service from your highly experienced dedicated consultant. Top tier supplier across London giving us first access to jobs Referral bonus - up to £250 per person placed. Double payrolls each week. Terms & Conditions apply You will be required to fully register with Remedy for all locum positions. Remedy Social Care is a APSCo Standard agency and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the vulnerable. Successful applicants will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure via the DBS. Our objective is to be an equal opportunities employer and we welcome applications from everyone with suitable skills and ability regardless of race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, gender, disability, sexual orientation, age, religion or belief. All applications will be accepted and reviewed solely on merit.
Purpose of the Job: To complete social care assessments and undertake casework of residents in the community and other care settings. To commission care services according to assessment outcomes and eligibility in relation to the Care Act. To participate in the duty rota - this is the single point of contact for referrals for Adult Social Care. Where necessary undertake crisis intervention where enquiries indicate the need for immediate risk management. Main Responsibilities: To carry out home visits and consult with service users, carers, and relevant agencies and professionals. To alert the Registered Care Manager to any safeguarding concerns. To ensure assessments and support plans are carried out in a person-centered and outcome-focused way. To advise on the use of personal budgets and direct payments. Where appropriate, to assist customers to maximise their independence. To undertake any necessary adjustments or to cease care packages by both the organization's Eligibility Criteria and Operational Guidance and the needs of the service user. To make any necessary arrangements for the implementation of changes in service provision. To commission and make arrangements for the provision of new services when needed or refer to other appropriate agencies. To maintain efficient and effective liaison with all Departmental Staff and other Independent and Voluntary Agencies. To maintain accurate case records and to prepare any required reports. To maintain accurate statistical data and the Department's computerized information system. To work within and contribute to the development of departmental and team procedures and policies. To participate in regular supervision and the Appraisal process and attend training as required. Attend and participate in relevant staff and service meetings. In all of the above to undertake practice in an anti-discriminatory and anti oppressive manner. Any other duties as directed by your line manager, Director or as agreed with the Senior Management Group. To act by the principles set out in the Employee Code of Conduct and the organization's Values, recognizing the duty of all public sector employees to discharge public functions reasonably and according to the law. Duties And Responsibilities Objectives To ensure that agreed quality assurance initiatives are implemented within the home. Liaise with social care regulators and local authorities to ensure satisfactory standards are maintained To become the person in charge responsible for the day-to-day running of the homecare services with 24-hour responsibility for the care of the Service users. To be the Information Governance Lead for their home and to work in collaboration with the Company's Information Governance Lead, being accountable to the Senior Operations Team. To provide improvement, independence, and choice for Service Users, making sure they are treated with dignity at all times. To manage the effective use of resources and maintain high levels of occupancy. To comply with all regulatory requirements at all times and in particular the Regulations for the Registration and Inspection of the services. To ensure policy and procedures are implemented and understood by all the staff to ensure the highest standard of care. Leadership To provide leadership to all staff to deliver the highest possible quality of care within a safe working and living environment. To be a good model for all employees, being approachable and providing a regular presence on the "shop floor" as well as being consistent in all actions and decisions. To set and maintain clear standards within the service in line with the Verity Healthcare quality assessment tool. To ensure that staff selection processes for all applied thoroughly and that all candidates are treated professionally. To ensure all staff maintain the registration with their national bodies. To develop a culture of continuous quality improvement using the framework of clinical governance. To maintain a comprehensive induction process for all new employees to ensure they are effectively introduced to the Service, the Service Users, and good practices within their first week. To ensure that NMC and Care Assistants and Support Worker's codes of professional conduct and guidelines relating to professional practices are followed at all times. Take responsibility and accountability for the delivery of professional, competent and high-quality care. To conduct regular reviews with new employees during their probationary period and to always conduct a three-monthly review to confirm the appointment or extend the probation period. To ensure all staff are annually appraised and that required standards of performance are being achieved, to manage under-performance through objective setting and regular reviews, and that regular supervisions occur in line with company policy. To ensure complaints and suggestions are positively actioned and dealt with correctly. To identify individual training needs in line with the organization's objectives and the employee's performance, arranging training and evaluating their effectiveness, and ensuring that staff has completed the required training each year. To hold regular staff, Service Users, and stake holders meetings to provide and receive feedback, and administer the questionnaires provided as part of the company's. Quality Assurance Systems. Care Practice To ensure that all Service Users have an up-to-date care plan, which is regularly evaluated and actively involves Service Users in the preparation. Ensure all risks associated with care e.g. moving and handling, mobility, challenging behavior, and skin care are identified and correctly actioned. To regularly monitor the delivery of care given by all staff ensuring that the physical, social, psychological, and emotional needs of the Service User are recognized, assessed, and met. To ensure the Service and its processes are fully compliant with the Mental Capacity Act and that service users are empowered to make choices where able and where not best interest decisions are made on their behalf involving all those necessary. To ensure the Service is compliant with DoLS legislation. To ensure that there is a regular program of activities, which are arranged in line with the Service Users' needs. To ensure the Service Users receive a pleasant nutritional diet. To ensure an active named nurse and key worker key worker system for all the Service Users. To ensure the maintenance of the highest standards of care consistent with the requirements of CQC/Funding Authorities. To arrange regular reviews with Social Workers, Service Users, Relatives, and Key Workers. To conduct a pre-admission assessment for all potential Service Users. To meet professional and legal responsibilities with regard to the storage, handling, and administration of drugs. Ensure the protection and safety of Service Users at all times, which requires conducting regular health and safety checks and checks that the call bell system and the fire alarm systems are always fully functional. General Management To understand the legal requirements of the Care Quality Commission (CQC) and the Regulations and other legislations and ensure the Service complies with Essential Standards of Quality and Safety, and whatever legislation or relevant standards that may be in force at any time. To personally have a full understanding and working knowledge of all Verity Healthcare policies and procedures and ensure that all these policies are applied at all times. To be responsible for completing the staff rota and ensuring that the staffing ratio meets the needs of the Service Users. Ensure that all annual leave requests are coordinated to prevent disruption in the Service. To control sickness absence by always conducting back-to-work interviews and correctly applying company policy. To carry out the duties of "The Responsible Officer" and ensure that the service compiles with all statutory obligations and relevant legislation (e.g. environmental health, health & safety, and fire regulations). To meet professional and legal responsibilities with Health and Safety issues and ensure that all monitoring requirements are met. To Promote a positive customer care-orientated environment and ensure all staff are familiar with the company complaints procedure To remain professionally updated and ensure care in all areas is delivered in line with the latest research to promote evidence-based practice. To participate in the recruitment, selection, and retention of staff. To liaise effectively with Head Office Departments, building good working relationships, as required for the good operation of the Service. Ensure that all Service Users have a copy of the terms and conditions of care and that all the necessary funding documents are completed. To enable service users to control their own financial affairs, where possible. To ensure that all Service Users' finances are controlled and up-to-date accurate records are kept of all transactions, the financial control of their affairs must be undertaken with total accuracy and security. To ensure the security and confidentially of records and information relating to the service. Ensure that staff hours are recorded and sent to payroll on time. . click apply for full job details
May 18, 2024
Full time
Purpose of the Job: To complete social care assessments and undertake casework of residents in the community and other care settings. To commission care services according to assessment outcomes and eligibility in relation to the Care Act. To participate in the duty rota - this is the single point of contact for referrals for Adult Social Care. Where necessary undertake crisis intervention where enquiries indicate the need for immediate risk management. Main Responsibilities: To carry out home visits and consult with service users, carers, and relevant agencies and professionals. To alert the Registered Care Manager to any safeguarding concerns. To ensure assessments and support plans are carried out in a person-centered and outcome-focused way. To advise on the use of personal budgets and direct payments. Where appropriate, to assist customers to maximise their independence. To undertake any necessary adjustments or to cease care packages by both the organization's Eligibility Criteria and Operational Guidance and the needs of the service user. To make any necessary arrangements for the implementation of changes in service provision. To commission and make arrangements for the provision of new services when needed or refer to other appropriate agencies. To maintain efficient and effective liaison with all Departmental Staff and other Independent and Voluntary Agencies. To maintain accurate case records and to prepare any required reports. To maintain accurate statistical data and the Department's computerized information system. To work within and contribute to the development of departmental and team procedures and policies. To participate in regular supervision and the Appraisal process and attend training as required. Attend and participate in relevant staff and service meetings. In all of the above to undertake practice in an anti-discriminatory and anti oppressive manner. Any other duties as directed by your line manager, Director or as agreed with the Senior Management Group. To act by the principles set out in the Employee Code of Conduct and the organization's Values, recognizing the duty of all public sector employees to discharge public functions reasonably and according to the law. Duties And Responsibilities Objectives To ensure that agreed quality assurance initiatives are implemented within the home. Liaise with social care regulators and local authorities to ensure satisfactory standards are maintained To become the person in charge responsible for the day-to-day running of the homecare services with 24-hour responsibility for the care of the Service users. To be the Information Governance Lead for their home and to work in collaboration with the Company's Information Governance Lead, being accountable to the Senior Operations Team. To provide improvement, independence, and choice for Service Users, making sure they are treated with dignity at all times. To manage the effective use of resources and maintain high levels of occupancy. To comply with all regulatory requirements at all times and in particular the Regulations for the Registration and Inspection of the services. To ensure policy and procedures are implemented and understood by all the staff to ensure the highest standard of care. Leadership To provide leadership to all staff to deliver the highest possible quality of care within a safe working and living environment. To be a good model for all employees, being approachable and providing a regular presence on the "shop floor" as well as being consistent in all actions and decisions. To set and maintain clear standards within the service in line with the Verity Healthcare quality assessment tool. To ensure that staff selection processes for all applied thoroughly and that all candidates are treated professionally. To ensure all staff maintain the registration with their national bodies. To develop a culture of continuous quality improvement using the framework of clinical governance. To maintain a comprehensive induction process for all new employees to ensure they are effectively introduced to the Service, the Service Users, and good practices within their first week. To ensure that NMC and Care Assistants and Support Worker's codes of professional conduct and guidelines relating to professional practices are followed at all times. Take responsibility and accountability for the delivery of professional, competent and high-quality care. To conduct regular reviews with new employees during their probationary period and to always conduct a three-monthly review to confirm the appointment or extend the probation period. To ensure all staff are annually appraised and that required standards of performance are being achieved, to manage under-performance through objective setting and regular reviews, and that regular supervisions occur in line with company policy. To ensure complaints and suggestions are positively actioned and dealt with correctly. To identify individual training needs in line with the organization's objectives and the employee's performance, arranging training and evaluating their effectiveness, and ensuring that staff has completed the required training each year. To hold regular staff, Service Users, and stake holders meetings to provide and receive feedback, and administer the questionnaires provided as part of the company's. Quality Assurance Systems. Care Practice To ensure that all Service Users have an up-to-date care plan, which is regularly evaluated and actively involves Service Users in the preparation. Ensure all risks associated with care e.g. moving and handling, mobility, challenging behavior, and skin care are identified and correctly actioned. To regularly monitor the delivery of care given by all staff ensuring that the physical, social, psychological, and emotional needs of the Service User are recognized, assessed, and met. To ensure the Service and its processes are fully compliant with the Mental Capacity Act and that service users are empowered to make choices where able and where not best interest decisions are made on their behalf involving all those necessary. To ensure the Service is compliant with DoLS legislation. To ensure that there is a regular program of activities, which are arranged in line with the Service Users' needs. To ensure the Service Users receive a pleasant nutritional diet. To ensure an active named nurse and key worker key worker system for all the Service Users. To ensure the maintenance of the highest standards of care consistent with the requirements of CQC/Funding Authorities. To arrange regular reviews with Social Workers, Service Users, Relatives, and Key Workers. To conduct a pre-admission assessment for all potential Service Users. To meet professional and legal responsibilities with regard to the storage, handling, and administration of drugs. Ensure the protection and safety of Service Users at all times, which requires conducting regular health and safety checks and checks that the call bell system and the fire alarm systems are always fully functional. General Management To understand the legal requirements of the Care Quality Commission (CQC) and the Regulations and other legislations and ensure the Service complies with Essential Standards of Quality and Safety, and whatever legislation or relevant standards that may be in force at any time. To personally have a full understanding and working knowledge of all Verity Healthcare policies and procedures and ensure that all these policies are applied at all times. To be responsible for completing the staff rota and ensuring that the staffing ratio meets the needs of the Service Users. Ensure that all annual leave requests are coordinated to prevent disruption in the Service. To control sickness absence by always conducting back-to-work interviews and correctly applying company policy. To carry out the duties of "The Responsible Officer" and ensure that the service compiles with all statutory obligations and relevant legislation (e.g. environmental health, health & safety, and fire regulations). To meet professional and legal responsibilities with Health and Safety issues and ensure that all monitoring requirements are met. To Promote a positive customer care-orientated environment and ensure all staff are familiar with the company complaints procedure To remain professionally updated and ensure care in all areas is delivered in line with the latest research to promote evidence-based practice. To participate in the recruitment, selection, and retention of staff. To liaise effectively with Head Office Departments, building good working relationships, as required for the good operation of the Service. Ensure that all Service Users have a copy of the terms and conditions of care and that all the necessary funding documents are completed. To enable service users to control their own financial affairs, where possible. To ensure that all Service Users' finances are controlled and up-to-date accurate records are kept of all transactions, the financial control of their affairs must be undertaken with total accuracy and security. To ensure the security and confidentially of records and information relating to the service. Ensure that staff hours are recorded and sent to payroll on time. . click apply for full job details
About Us BeZero Carbon's Mission is to scale investment in environmental markets that deliver a sustainable future. We are a carbon ratings agency. We equip world-leading organisations with the knowledge, tools and confidence to make better climate decisions. BeZero Carbon is the largest global ratings agency for the Voluntary Carbon Market. We are driving climate action through carbon ratings. We distribute our ratings via our SaaS Product, BeZero Carbon Markets, informing all market participants on how to price and manage risk. Our ratings and research tools support buyers, intermediaries, investors and carbon project developers with mission-critical data. Our 160+ strong team combines climatic and earth sciences, sell-side financial research, machine learning, technology, and public policy expertise with world-class commercial and operations teams. Curiosity, technical know-how and a research-first mindset sit at the heart of BeZero. We combine traditional capital markets research practices with expertise in environmental sciences and technology. Our 70+ analytical team of climate and data scientists, geospatial experts and financial market analysts comes with the highest academic credentials, a tenacious approach to scientific inquiry and a dedication to climate action through science. Off the back of our Series B funding round in late 2022, we are expanding our global capabilities in pursuit of our mission to accelerate climate action through carbon ratings. Why you'll love it here: Career defining work - come and work on some of the most cutting edge problem sets, and do something you'll be proud of for the rest of your career World-class analysts - spend your time among the best of the best; 70% of our analytical team have PhDs, and have worked across some of the top global institutions Compensation and benefits - competitive compensation and a broad benefits package Live your life - flexible time off, and opportunity for remote working Room to grow - many of our roles didn't exist in the market 2 years ago, and there's plenty of room to chart your own course Job Description We're looking for a Director of Engineering who will be a key member of the technology leadership team at BeZero Carbon. You will have leadership responsibility for our software engineering teams (currently 11 software engineers based in the UK). This group is responsible for the development of our client-facing product and APIs, as well as our website and internal tooling that helps our carbon rating analysts carry out their climate-related research and ratings analysis. The work we do at BeZero is highly interdisciplinary in nature, and our software teams work closely with counterparts in product, data, and ratings to build our products. This is an excellent opportunity to drive real-world climate impact with technology, and at the same time get exposure to some of the brightest minds in the carbon markets space. Responsibilities: The Director of Engineering should lead by example, both in terms of knowledge and effort, and make significant contributions to the team by providing technical leadership for the technology systems within BeZero: Establish the vision for our internally-facing tools and externally-facing products in collaboration with our Chief Data Officer and Chief Product Officer, ensuring that it aligns with BeZero's mission and goals. Take responsibility for the delivery of all engineering changes, ensuring that the desired outcomes are achieved. This includes ensuring that the internal build systems are efficient, scalable, and reliable. Understand and own non-functional requirements (NFRs) and their implementation across the estate. This involves working with other teams to identify and prioritise NFRs and ensuring that they are implemented correctly. Ensure a coherent technical design for all deliveries, as well as more widely across the estate. This includes developing and enforcing technical standards, reviewing technical designs, and ensuring that they are consistent with BeZero's overall architecture. Lead key technical decision-making and ensure it is completed in a timely manner. This involves working with other teams to identify technical challenges and proposing solutions that are aligned with BeZero's goals. Be a skilled communicator who can comfortably work at different levels of the organisation, adapting your communication style to the target audience. Lead, and inspire a high-performing team of software engineers, using all tools at your disposal to hire, coach, promote, and retain the correct team compositions to achieve our goals. Develop and drive a culture of excellence and strong technical ownership, ensuring the right bets are taken with the highest quality. Clearly articulate a compelling technical vision to motivate our teams. Candidate Profile: 10+ years of total work experience, ideally with experience in building data-intensive products for enterprise clients. 3+ years of experience of managing team(s) of software and product engineers within a technology organisation of at least 10-50 people. Experience with enterprise financial data and research products will be considered a plus. Experience in developing and driving DevOps / SRE / security processes, such as monitoring, on-call, and incident management. Experience at high-growth technology start-ups. Experience in building and scaling data and API platforms will be considered a plus Strong technical expertise in cloud-based infrastructure. Experience with AWS preferred. Technology delivery experience working across a number of different stacks and industries. Go, Javascript, TypeScript, React, and Python are all in active use. What we'll offer: Competitive salary and equity in a rapidly growing VC-backed start-up through share options Ability to learn and develop alongside a range of sector specialists from the worlds of science, economics, business, finance and more 25 days leave (with additional time off between Christmas and New Year, and for your birthday) Benefits package covering private medical insurance, dental, critical illness cover, income protection, life assurance, medical cash plan and cycle to work scheme (or a comparable package if you're based overseas) Health and wellness cash allowance Enhanced parental leave Regular social events Opportunity to work remote or in our East London office space (Liverpool Street) with flexibility to work from home 2 days a week Nomad working over the summer, allowing you to work from another country We value diversity at BeZero Carbon. We need a team that brings different perspectives and backgrounds together to build the tools needed to make the voluntary carbon market transparent. We are therefore committed to not discriminate based on race, religion, colour, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, veteran status, age, or disability.
May 18, 2024
Full time
About Us BeZero Carbon's Mission is to scale investment in environmental markets that deliver a sustainable future. We are a carbon ratings agency. We equip world-leading organisations with the knowledge, tools and confidence to make better climate decisions. BeZero Carbon is the largest global ratings agency for the Voluntary Carbon Market. We are driving climate action through carbon ratings. We distribute our ratings via our SaaS Product, BeZero Carbon Markets, informing all market participants on how to price and manage risk. Our ratings and research tools support buyers, intermediaries, investors and carbon project developers with mission-critical data. Our 160+ strong team combines climatic and earth sciences, sell-side financial research, machine learning, technology, and public policy expertise with world-class commercial and operations teams. Curiosity, technical know-how and a research-first mindset sit at the heart of BeZero. We combine traditional capital markets research practices with expertise in environmental sciences and technology. Our 70+ analytical team of climate and data scientists, geospatial experts and financial market analysts comes with the highest academic credentials, a tenacious approach to scientific inquiry and a dedication to climate action through science. Off the back of our Series B funding round in late 2022, we are expanding our global capabilities in pursuit of our mission to accelerate climate action through carbon ratings. Why you'll love it here: Career defining work - come and work on some of the most cutting edge problem sets, and do something you'll be proud of for the rest of your career World-class analysts - spend your time among the best of the best; 70% of our analytical team have PhDs, and have worked across some of the top global institutions Compensation and benefits - competitive compensation and a broad benefits package Live your life - flexible time off, and opportunity for remote working Room to grow - many of our roles didn't exist in the market 2 years ago, and there's plenty of room to chart your own course Job Description We're looking for a Director of Engineering who will be a key member of the technology leadership team at BeZero Carbon. You will have leadership responsibility for our software engineering teams (currently 11 software engineers based in the UK). This group is responsible for the development of our client-facing product and APIs, as well as our website and internal tooling that helps our carbon rating analysts carry out their climate-related research and ratings analysis. The work we do at BeZero is highly interdisciplinary in nature, and our software teams work closely with counterparts in product, data, and ratings to build our products. This is an excellent opportunity to drive real-world climate impact with technology, and at the same time get exposure to some of the brightest minds in the carbon markets space. Responsibilities: The Director of Engineering should lead by example, both in terms of knowledge and effort, and make significant contributions to the team by providing technical leadership for the technology systems within BeZero: Establish the vision for our internally-facing tools and externally-facing products in collaboration with our Chief Data Officer and Chief Product Officer, ensuring that it aligns with BeZero's mission and goals. Take responsibility for the delivery of all engineering changes, ensuring that the desired outcomes are achieved. This includes ensuring that the internal build systems are efficient, scalable, and reliable. Understand and own non-functional requirements (NFRs) and their implementation across the estate. This involves working with other teams to identify and prioritise NFRs and ensuring that they are implemented correctly. Ensure a coherent technical design for all deliveries, as well as more widely across the estate. This includes developing and enforcing technical standards, reviewing technical designs, and ensuring that they are consistent with BeZero's overall architecture. Lead key technical decision-making and ensure it is completed in a timely manner. This involves working with other teams to identify technical challenges and proposing solutions that are aligned with BeZero's goals. Be a skilled communicator who can comfortably work at different levels of the organisation, adapting your communication style to the target audience. Lead, and inspire a high-performing team of software engineers, using all tools at your disposal to hire, coach, promote, and retain the correct team compositions to achieve our goals. Develop and drive a culture of excellence and strong technical ownership, ensuring the right bets are taken with the highest quality. Clearly articulate a compelling technical vision to motivate our teams. Candidate Profile: 10+ years of total work experience, ideally with experience in building data-intensive products for enterprise clients. 3+ years of experience of managing team(s) of software and product engineers within a technology organisation of at least 10-50 people. Experience with enterprise financial data and research products will be considered a plus. Experience in developing and driving DevOps / SRE / security processes, such as monitoring, on-call, and incident management. Experience at high-growth technology start-ups. Experience in building and scaling data and API platforms will be considered a plus Strong technical expertise in cloud-based infrastructure. Experience with AWS preferred. Technology delivery experience working across a number of different stacks and industries. Go, Javascript, TypeScript, React, and Python are all in active use. What we'll offer: Competitive salary and equity in a rapidly growing VC-backed start-up through share options Ability to learn and develop alongside a range of sector specialists from the worlds of science, economics, business, finance and more 25 days leave (with additional time off between Christmas and New Year, and for your birthday) Benefits package covering private medical insurance, dental, critical illness cover, income protection, life assurance, medical cash plan and cycle to work scheme (or a comparable package if you're based overseas) Health and wellness cash allowance Enhanced parental leave Regular social events Opportunity to work remote or in our East London office space (Liverpool Street) with flexibility to work from home 2 days a week Nomad working over the summer, allowing you to work from another country We value diversity at BeZero Carbon. We need a team that brings different perspectives and backgrounds together to build the tools needed to make the voluntary carbon market transparent. We are therefore committed to not discriminate based on race, religion, colour, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, veteran status, age, or disability.
QSW Team Manager Safeguarding and Care Planning Your new role The Safeguarding and Care Planning Service works in partnership with other agencies such as Police, Health and Education, and aims to ensure children grow up with the best life chances and receive safe and consistent care. The team works on the premise that children should be raised within their families wherever possible providing it is safe for them. We recognise that unfortunately some families struggle to care and/or consistently meet the needs of their children and need our support. The team works with children who are subject to Child in Need Plans and Child Protection Plans, striving to work with their family to create and promote the enabling environment where children can thrive and reach their full potential. The Safeguarding and Care Planning Service consists of 10 Safeguarding Teams; 5 in the East and 5 in the West of the borough. You will be joining an ambitious service with strong leadership and clear lines of support. MAIN PURPOSE: To discharge the authority's responsibilities under the Children Act 1989 and other relevant legislation with respect to children in need, particularly those in need of protection and those looked after by the authority. What you'll need to succeed SKILLS & ABILITIES Ability to work within a framework of legislation, guidance, divisional policies and procedures and accountability to senior officers.Ability to relate effectively to children, parents and carers, many of whom may be under stress.Ability to supervise, support and facilitate the work of more junior staff that are having to deal with particularly difficult situations.Ability to work as a team member and to form professional partnerships with other staff within the Department, colleagues from other agencies, foster carers and residential workers and health and education professionals. This will include an ability to remain aware of the roles and responsibilities of others and to promote a positive image of the division and department.Ability to chair a range of statutory, multidisciplinary meetings and to take appropriate notes and minutes when required.Skill in analysing complex and problematic situations and in formulating, implementing and reviewing, alongside service users, appropriate assessment and intervention programmes. Skill in communicating clearly orally and in writing, including an ability to maintain concise case records including Looked After Children documentation and to produce reports for case conferences, courts and other bodies.Ability to manage working time effectively in order to meet both professional priorities and administrative requirements.Ability to think creatively in meeting children's and families' needs, using family and community networks, voluntary sector and other external resources and provision where appropriate.Ability to contribute to the overall development of the team e.g.: making presentations and leading discussion in areas of professional practice; identifying opportunities for meeting need more effectively; promoting an appropriate and professional climate.Ability to devise and implement quality assurance systems for the team.Demonstrate appropriate understanding, knowledge and skills in valuing diversity KNOWLEDGEComprehensive knowledge of the Children Act 1989 and other relevant legislation, regulations and guidance such as new assessment framework.Knowledge of the range of services, which are available to children and families, and of the organisational framework within which they are provided.Knowledge of child development and of family functioning and dynamics. Knowledge of methods of social work intervention EXPERIENCE Appropriate and relevant experience and post-qualification experience of children and families social work within a statutory, voluntary or independent sector organisation. This to include: Supervising complex Casework Undertaking contested care proceedings Supervising Supporting & coaching Social Workers Experience of Practice teaching Raising practice standards What you'll get in return As part of the Bromley Promise there will be a dedicated two-week induction programme upon joining us. We are confident that with your support, we will continue to provide high quality social care services to our children in Bromley as set out in our improvement and transformation plan. In return, we ask that you bring your passion, dedication and skills. The Bromley Promise: Manageable caseloads for every Social Worker Dedicated time for reflective supervision Generous Annual Leave Entitlement including an additional three days Small Cluster teams with one team manager supervising four Social Workers Two-week protected induction programme Excellent Learning and development opportunities with bespoke training for every social worker Social Workers and team managers have easy and regular access to the leadership team Some of the benefits of working for the London Borough of Bromley: Eligibility to join the Lease Car Scheme Social Workers are classified as essential car users, granting them access to free car parking at Bromley Civic Centre and the ability to claim more on mileage (45p per mile). Membership of the excellent Local Government Pension Scheme Excellent transport links Salary Sacrifice Schemes make huge savings on the Cycle2Work bike scheme. Employee Benefits Lifestyle Discounts - hundreds of discounts at local and national retailers, restaurants, holidays and many more What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career. #
May 18, 2024
Full time
QSW Team Manager Safeguarding and Care Planning Your new role The Safeguarding and Care Planning Service works in partnership with other agencies such as Police, Health and Education, and aims to ensure children grow up with the best life chances and receive safe and consistent care. The team works on the premise that children should be raised within their families wherever possible providing it is safe for them. We recognise that unfortunately some families struggle to care and/or consistently meet the needs of their children and need our support. The team works with children who are subject to Child in Need Plans and Child Protection Plans, striving to work with their family to create and promote the enabling environment where children can thrive and reach their full potential. The Safeguarding and Care Planning Service consists of 10 Safeguarding Teams; 5 in the East and 5 in the West of the borough. You will be joining an ambitious service with strong leadership and clear lines of support. MAIN PURPOSE: To discharge the authority's responsibilities under the Children Act 1989 and other relevant legislation with respect to children in need, particularly those in need of protection and those looked after by the authority. What you'll need to succeed SKILLS & ABILITIES Ability to work within a framework of legislation, guidance, divisional policies and procedures and accountability to senior officers.Ability to relate effectively to children, parents and carers, many of whom may be under stress.Ability to supervise, support and facilitate the work of more junior staff that are having to deal with particularly difficult situations.Ability to work as a team member and to form professional partnerships with other staff within the Department, colleagues from other agencies, foster carers and residential workers and health and education professionals. This will include an ability to remain aware of the roles and responsibilities of others and to promote a positive image of the division and department.Ability to chair a range of statutory, multidisciplinary meetings and to take appropriate notes and minutes when required.Skill in analysing complex and problematic situations and in formulating, implementing and reviewing, alongside service users, appropriate assessment and intervention programmes. Skill in communicating clearly orally and in writing, including an ability to maintain concise case records including Looked After Children documentation and to produce reports for case conferences, courts and other bodies.Ability to manage working time effectively in order to meet both professional priorities and administrative requirements.Ability to think creatively in meeting children's and families' needs, using family and community networks, voluntary sector and other external resources and provision where appropriate.Ability to contribute to the overall development of the team e.g.: making presentations and leading discussion in areas of professional practice; identifying opportunities for meeting need more effectively; promoting an appropriate and professional climate.Ability to devise and implement quality assurance systems for the team.Demonstrate appropriate understanding, knowledge and skills in valuing diversity KNOWLEDGEComprehensive knowledge of the Children Act 1989 and other relevant legislation, regulations and guidance such as new assessment framework.Knowledge of the range of services, which are available to children and families, and of the organisational framework within which they are provided.Knowledge of child development and of family functioning and dynamics. Knowledge of methods of social work intervention EXPERIENCE Appropriate and relevant experience and post-qualification experience of children and families social work within a statutory, voluntary or independent sector organisation. This to include: Supervising complex Casework Undertaking contested care proceedings Supervising Supporting & coaching Social Workers Experience of Practice teaching Raising practice standards What you'll get in return As part of the Bromley Promise there will be a dedicated two-week induction programme upon joining us. We are confident that with your support, we will continue to provide high quality social care services to our children in Bromley as set out in our improvement and transformation plan. In return, we ask that you bring your passion, dedication and skills. The Bromley Promise: Manageable caseloads for every Social Worker Dedicated time for reflective supervision Generous Annual Leave Entitlement including an additional three days Small Cluster teams with one team manager supervising four Social Workers Two-week protected induction programme Excellent Learning and development opportunities with bespoke training for every social worker Social Workers and team managers have easy and regular access to the leadership team Some of the benefits of working for the London Borough of Bromley: Eligibility to join the Lease Car Scheme Social Workers are classified as essential car users, granting them access to free car parking at Bromley Civic Centre and the ability to claim more on mileage (45p per mile). Membership of the excellent Local Government Pension Scheme Excellent transport links Salary Sacrifice Schemes make huge savings on the Cycle2Work bike scheme. Employee Benefits Lifestyle Discounts - hundreds of discounts at local and national retailers, restaurants, holidays and many more What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career. #
Working With Us Harris Academy Battersea is a mixed state secondary school serving a truly comprehensive community in the heart of London. We are an Ofsted ' Outstanding ' school with a track record of delivering fantastic outcomes year on year for our students. Our Academy is centred on the values of Knowledge, Integrity and Resilience and these underpin the way we work for both students and staff. Our staff are inclusive, diverse and committed to our mission: we develop aspirational young people to thrive in a changing world. HABS offers a broad, academic and challenging curriculum founded on six key curriculum aims: To develop deep, long-lasting knowledge To develop students into accomplished readers, writers and orators To provide experiences within and beyond the classroom that enrich learning and ensure students can make informed choices about their futures To equip students to challenge injustice in all its forms To enable students to understand how they learn To support students to reflect on their choices and values to improve themselves and their community These aims underpin all elements of our curriculum, and we see our core academic curriculum and wider personal development curriculum as intrinsically linked . All staff at the Academy contribute to the personal development of our students through their roles as tutors and through their contributions to the wider life of the academy. A thriving school can only function with fantastic staff, and our vision is to make teaching at HABS both enjoyable and sustainable . The wellbeing of staff underpins every decision we make, and we seek to ensure that every member of staff can enjoy a work-life-balance enabling them to bring their best to work each day. At HABS, professional growth and development is central to our mission. Our professional development motto is 'improve, not prove' and leaders are relentlessly focussed on supporting staff in getting even better through a wide range of internal and external training opportunities. As a part of the Harris Federation , all staff in the Academy benefit from being part of our network of more than fifty primary and secondary academies across London. Vibrant networks of subject experts meet regularly, and teachers can access bespoke support from our central teams of consultants. Main Areas of Responsibility Your responsibilities will include: Designing, creating and maintaining the school website Contributing to the group of associate staff who are available to cover reception and first aid duties as required Supporting Social Media Engagement and implement creative digital solutions Providing digital graphic design support to departments and the school Producing content for the digital signage across the school site Producing, delivering and overseeing displays across the school site. Conducting regular auditing and quality assurance of displays and artwork across the school site Editing video footage for exam and marketing purposes Co-ordinating the production of the school prospectus and newsletter both digitally and in print Working with staff across the school to organise photographic shoots and video opportunities Overseeing the process of taking and updating student and staff photos Liaising with external photographers as required in the production of professional external media materials Overseeing and managing the reprographics office Delivery of reprographics services to staff including exam printing Liaising with external printing agencies to support the production of bespoke materials for the Academy Overseeing and monitoring reprographics devices across the site, supporting the resources team in auditing and monitoring device usage and condition. Liaising closely with senior leaders to deliver the Academy's branding strategy across all relevant areas Providing design and media services as required and requested by Senior Leaders What We are Looking For We would like to hear from you if you have: English GCSE Grade C / 5 or above. An appropriate standard of academic qualifications Competency in website design and maintenance Competency in designing artwork digitally Good level of administration skills Excellent knowledge of IT packages e.g. Word, Excel, Publisher, InDesign Excellent literacy and numeracy skills commensurate with the post. Excellent general technological knowledge - general knowledge of operating systems, networking, hardware and software. At least two years' experience of working in an inner-city school or educational establishment with children and young people Experience of reception duties including dealing with visitors to the Academy in a professional manner Experience of taking telephone messages from a range of stakeholders Experience of designing and printing basic documents Experience of organising a busy service area effectively Experience of liaising with printing maintenance contractors Applying for this Position Our people are at the heart of our success. We have developed a strong culture of collaboration and best practice, with professional development and career planning at its centre. We invest in our staff with support, coaching, mentoring, and a wide range of top-quality training programmes delivered at every level. In addition to the opportunities for career development and progression, we also offer a competitive rewards and benefits package which includesour Harris Allowance for teachers on MPS/UPS, a Performance and Loyalty Bonus, Pension Scheme with generous employer contributions, a Wellbeing Cash Plan, electric car scheme, and many other benefits. Learn more aboutour benefitson our webs
May 17, 2024
Full time
Working With Us Harris Academy Battersea is a mixed state secondary school serving a truly comprehensive community in the heart of London. We are an Ofsted ' Outstanding ' school with a track record of delivering fantastic outcomes year on year for our students. Our Academy is centred on the values of Knowledge, Integrity and Resilience and these underpin the way we work for both students and staff. Our staff are inclusive, diverse and committed to our mission: we develop aspirational young people to thrive in a changing world. HABS offers a broad, academic and challenging curriculum founded on six key curriculum aims: To develop deep, long-lasting knowledge To develop students into accomplished readers, writers and orators To provide experiences within and beyond the classroom that enrich learning and ensure students can make informed choices about their futures To equip students to challenge injustice in all its forms To enable students to understand how they learn To support students to reflect on their choices and values to improve themselves and their community These aims underpin all elements of our curriculum, and we see our core academic curriculum and wider personal development curriculum as intrinsically linked . All staff at the Academy contribute to the personal development of our students through their roles as tutors and through their contributions to the wider life of the academy. A thriving school can only function with fantastic staff, and our vision is to make teaching at HABS both enjoyable and sustainable . The wellbeing of staff underpins every decision we make, and we seek to ensure that every member of staff can enjoy a work-life-balance enabling them to bring their best to work each day. At HABS, professional growth and development is central to our mission. Our professional development motto is 'improve, not prove' and leaders are relentlessly focussed on supporting staff in getting even better through a wide range of internal and external training opportunities. As a part of the Harris Federation , all staff in the Academy benefit from being part of our network of more than fifty primary and secondary academies across London. Vibrant networks of subject experts meet regularly, and teachers can access bespoke support from our central teams of consultants. Main Areas of Responsibility Your responsibilities will include: Designing, creating and maintaining the school website Contributing to the group of associate staff who are available to cover reception and first aid duties as required Supporting Social Media Engagement and implement creative digital solutions Providing digital graphic design support to departments and the school Producing content for the digital signage across the school site Producing, delivering and overseeing displays across the school site. Conducting regular auditing and quality assurance of displays and artwork across the school site Editing video footage for exam and marketing purposes Co-ordinating the production of the school prospectus and newsletter both digitally and in print Working with staff across the school to organise photographic shoots and video opportunities Overseeing the process of taking and updating student and staff photos Liaising with external photographers as required in the production of professional external media materials Overseeing and managing the reprographics office Delivery of reprographics services to staff including exam printing Liaising with external printing agencies to support the production of bespoke materials for the Academy Overseeing and monitoring reprographics devices across the site, supporting the resources team in auditing and monitoring device usage and condition. Liaising closely with senior leaders to deliver the Academy's branding strategy across all relevant areas Providing design and media services as required and requested by Senior Leaders What We are Looking For We would like to hear from you if you have: English GCSE Grade C / 5 or above. An appropriate standard of academic qualifications Competency in website design and maintenance Competency in designing artwork digitally Good level of administration skills Excellent knowledge of IT packages e.g. Word, Excel, Publisher, InDesign Excellent literacy and numeracy skills commensurate with the post. Excellent general technological knowledge - general knowledge of operating systems, networking, hardware and software. At least two years' experience of working in an inner-city school or educational establishment with children and young people Experience of reception duties including dealing with visitors to the Academy in a professional manner Experience of taking telephone messages from a range of stakeholders Experience of designing and printing basic documents Experience of organising a busy service area effectively Experience of liaising with printing maintenance contractors Applying for this Position Our people are at the heart of our success. We have developed a strong culture of collaboration and best practice, with professional development and career planning at its centre. We invest in our staff with support, coaching, mentoring, and a wide range of top-quality training programmes delivered at every level. In addition to the opportunities for career development and progression, we also offer a competitive rewards and benefits package which includesour Harris Allowance for teachers on MPS/UPS, a Performance and Loyalty Bonus, Pension Scheme with generous employer contributions, a Wellbeing Cash Plan, electric car scheme, and many other benefits. Learn more aboutour benefitson our webs
QSW Team Manager Referral & Assessment Your new role This role is within the Referral and Assessment Service. The Referral and Assessment Teams receive all new referrals from the Bromley MASH and undertake Child and Family assessments to determine how best children's needs can be met. There are 6 teams, each consisting of a team manager and 5 social workers. The teams go onto duty for one week every 6 weeks and during their duty week, social workers will receive new allocations. Referral and Assessment Team Managers oversee/manage approximately 50 families at any given time. Bromley has made a huge investment in terms of staffing in order to ensure that social workers have lower caseloads. Referral and Assessment Social Workers will carry an average of 8 families. Social workers in the service are positive, motivated and feel that their current caseload allows them complete good social work interventions with families. As part of the Bromley Promise, there will be a dedicated two-week induction programme upon joining us. You will be working within smaller teams comprising of just five Social Workers/Senior Practitioners which are headed up by the Team Manager. Our senior managers are accessible, ensuring you have support when needed. You will have dedicated time set aside for quality and reflective 1-1 supervision with your manager. What you'll need to succeed SKILLS &ABILITIES Ability to work within aframework of legislation, guidance, divisional policies and procedures andaccountability to senior officers. Ability to relateeffectively to children, parents and carers, many of whom may be under stress. Ability to supervise,support and facilitate the work of more junior staff that are having to dealwith particularly difficult situations. Ability to work as a teammember and to form professional partnerships with other staff within theDepartment, colleagues from other agencies, foster carers and residentialworkers and health and education professionals. This will include an ability toremain aware of the roles and responsibilities of others and to promote apositive image of the division and department. Ability to chair a range ofstatutory, multidisciplinary meetings and to take appropriate notes and minuteswhen required. Skill in analysing complex and problematic situations andin formulating, implementing and reviewing, alongside service users,appropriate assessment and intervention programmes. Skill in communicatingclearly orally and in writing, including an ability to maintain concise caserecords including Looked After Children documentation and to produce reportsfor case conferences, courts and other bodies. Ability to manage workingtime effectively in order to meet both professional priorities andadministrative requirements. Ability to think creativelyin meeting children's and families' needs, using family and community networks,voluntary sector and other external resources and provision where appropriate. Ability to contribute tothe overall development of the team e.g.: making presentations and leadingdiscussion in areas of professional practice; identifying opportunities formeeting need more effectively; promoting an appropriate and professionalclimate. Ability to devise andimplement quality assurance systems for the team. Demonstrate appropriate understanding, knowledgeand skills in valuing diversity KNOWLEDGEComprehensive knowledge of the Children Act 1989 and other relevant legislation, regulations and guidance such as new assessment framework. Knowledge of the range of services, which are available to children and families, and of the organisational framework within which they are provided. Knowledge of child development and of family functioning and dynamics. Knowledge of methods of social work intervention What you'll get in return As part of the Bromley Promise there will be a dedicated two-week induction programme upon joining us. We are confident that with your support, we will continue to provide high quality social care services to our children in Bromley as set out in our improvement and transformation plan. In return, we ask that you bring your passion, dedication and skills. The Bromley Promise: Manageable caseloads for every Social WorkerDedicated time for reflective supervisionGenerous Annual Leave Entitlement including an additional three daysSmall Cluster teams with one team manager supervising four Social WorkersTwo-week protected induction programmeExcellent Learning and development opportunities with bespoke training for every social workerSocial Workers and team managers have easy and regular access to the leadership team Some of the benefits of working for the London Borough of Bromley: Eligibility to join the Lease Car SchemeSocial Workers are classified as essential car users, granting them access to free car parking at Bromley Civic Centre and the ability to claim more on mileage (45p per mile).Membership of the excellent Local Government Pension SchemeExcellent transport linksSalary Sacrifice Schemes make huge savings on the Cycle2Work bike scheme.Employee Benefits Lifestyle Discounts - hundreds of discounts at local and national retailers, restaurants, holidays and many more What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career. #
May 17, 2024
Full time
QSW Team Manager Referral & Assessment Your new role This role is within the Referral and Assessment Service. The Referral and Assessment Teams receive all new referrals from the Bromley MASH and undertake Child and Family assessments to determine how best children's needs can be met. There are 6 teams, each consisting of a team manager and 5 social workers. The teams go onto duty for one week every 6 weeks and during their duty week, social workers will receive new allocations. Referral and Assessment Team Managers oversee/manage approximately 50 families at any given time. Bromley has made a huge investment in terms of staffing in order to ensure that social workers have lower caseloads. Referral and Assessment Social Workers will carry an average of 8 families. Social workers in the service are positive, motivated and feel that their current caseload allows them complete good social work interventions with families. As part of the Bromley Promise, there will be a dedicated two-week induction programme upon joining us. You will be working within smaller teams comprising of just five Social Workers/Senior Practitioners which are headed up by the Team Manager. Our senior managers are accessible, ensuring you have support when needed. You will have dedicated time set aside for quality and reflective 1-1 supervision with your manager. What you'll need to succeed SKILLS &ABILITIES Ability to work within aframework of legislation, guidance, divisional policies and procedures andaccountability to senior officers. Ability to relateeffectively to children, parents and carers, many of whom may be under stress. Ability to supervise,support and facilitate the work of more junior staff that are having to dealwith particularly difficult situations. Ability to work as a teammember and to form professional partnerships with other staff within theDepartment, colleagues from other agencies, foster carers and residentialworkers and health and education professionals. This will include an ability toremain aware of the roles and responsibilities of others and to promote apositive image of the division and department. Ability to chair a range ofstatutory, multidisciplinary meetings and to take appropriate notes and minuteswhen required. Skill in analysing complex and problematic situations andin formulating, implementing and reviewing, alongside service users,appropriate assessment and intervention programmes. Skill in communicatingclearly orally and in writing, including an ability to maintain concise caserecords including Looked After Children documentation and to produce reportsfor case conferences, courts and other bodies. Ability to manage workingtime effectively in order to meet both professional priorities andadministrative requirements. Ability to think creativelyin meeting children's and families' needs, using family and community networks,voluntary sector and other external resources and provision where appropriate. Ability to contribute tothe overall development of the team e.g.: making presentations and leadingdiscussion in areas of professional practice; identifying opportunities formeeting need more effectively; promoting an appropriate and professionalclimate. Ability to devise andimplement quality assurance systems for the team. Demonstrate appropriate understanding, knowledgeand skills in valuing diversity KNOWLEDGEComprehensive knowledge of the Children Act 1989 and other relevant legislation, regulations and guidance such as new assessment framework. Knowledge of the range of services, which are available to children and families, and of the organisational framework within which they are provided. Knowledge of child development and of family functioning and dynamics. Knowledge of methods of social work intervention What you'll get in return As part of the Bromley Promise there will be a dedicated two-week induction programme upon joining us. We are confident that with your support, we will continue to provide high quality social care services to our children in Bromley as set out in our improvement and transformation plan. In return, we ask that you bring your passion, dedication and skills. The Bromley Promise: Manageable caseloads for every Social WorkerDedicated time for reflective supervisionGenerous Annual Leave Entitlement including an additional three daysSmall Cluster teams with one team manager supervising four Social WorkersTwo-week protected induction programmeExcellent Learning and development opportunities with bespoke training for every social workerSocial Workers and team managers have easy and regular access to the leadership team Some of the benefits of working for the London Borough of Bromley: Eligibility to join the Lease Car SchemeSocial Workers are classified as essential car users, granting them access to free car parking at Bromley Civic Centre and the ability to claim more on mileage (45p per mile).Membership of the excellent Local Government Pension SchemeExcellent transport linksSalary Sacrifice Schemes make huge savings on the Cycle2Work bike scheme.Employee Benefits Lifestyle Discounts - hundreds of discounts at local and national retailers, restaurants, holidays and many more What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career. #
Reviewing Officer Quality Improvement Your new role We are keen to appoint a Reviewing Officer who is committed to make an important contribution to the goal of improving outcomes for looked after children in the London Borough of Bromley. This is a unique, specialist role consisting of both Independent Reviewing Officer and Child Protection Chair duties! The Reviewing Officer will form part of Bromley's Quality Improvement Service in Children's Social Care. The service fulfils a reviewing and quality assurance function and so the post-holder will have a unique overview and involvement with all the services that make up Bromley's Children's Social Care Division. Our Reviewing Officers provide an integral 'support and challenge' role and fulfil their duties as required by the London Child Protection Procedures and the IRO Handbook. Reviewing Officers do not have case decision making responsibilities and do not supervise social workers; therefore, this role would be ideal for social work managers with CLA and Safeguarding/Child Protection experience looking to develop their skills and experience in quality assurance. If you have a strong interest in child protection and are committed to ensuring children and young people's wishes and feelings are given full consideration as part of their care plan, this could be the perfect role for you! The post-holder will be responsible for preparing and chairing looked after reviews for children and identifying any issues that may be impacting on their welfare or preventing them from achieving permanence in a timely manner. The post holder will also be responsible for chairing initial and review child protection conferences. To represent good practice in the delivery of a quality service, Bromley Reviewing Officers on average hold a caseload of between 55-60 looked after children. This reflects the unique diversity and complexity of cases within our borough. The ideal candidate will need to have excellent communication skills, be highly motivated, flexible and innovative. They will also need to be persistent and courageous to challenge others when the needs of children are not being met. Our Reviewing Officers benefit from regular supervision, training and support from a welcoming team of like-minded professionals. Applicants need to be qualified social workers, have management experience within statutory children's social care, have current SWE registration and a satisfactory DBS. A current full driving licence is essential. What you'll need to succeed Ability to chair multi-agency meetings effectively Ability to analyse information in order to identify the key issues and to communicate clearly, both verbally and in writing in a way which can be understood by both children and adults Ability to be child-centred and focused throughout meetings and to keep the child's welfare as the paramount consideration. Ability to write SMART, child focussed plans. Ability to promote the effective participation (particularly in meetings) of children and parents. Ability to deal with conflict and disagreement without losing sight of the child's best interests. Effective time management skills Ability to work to targets and deadlines. Willingness to work unsocial hours as necessary to meet the needs of the service Ability to sustain professional partnerships, working with other staff both within and without Children Social Care services. Demonstrate appropriate understanding, knowledge and skills in valuing diversityKnowledge of children and families issues, policy and research Comprehensive knowledge of the 1989 & 2004 Children Acts and of other relevant legislation Knowledge of the range of services which are available to children and families and of the organisational framework in which they are provided Knowledge of child development and family functioning and dynamics. Up-to-date knowledge of developments in the field of child abuse and neglect and risk assessment in child protection work. Knowledge of the content and recommendations of recent research and reports into the care offered to Looked After children.Significant post-qualification social work experience of children and families work and experience of managing a group of staff Experience of communicating effectively with children, young people and their parents. Experience of chairing decision making meetings. Experience in providing professional advice to colleagues.Key Requirements: Must have completed your ASYE.Social Work Degree required.SWE Registered.Must have relevant UK experience.Be willing and passionate about a career in Social Work!Key Requirements: Must have completed your ASYE.Social Work Degree required.SWE Registered.Must have relevant UK experience.Be willing and passionate about a career in Social Work! What you'll get in return As part of the Bromley Promise there will be adedicated two-week induction programme upon joining us. We are confident thatwith your support, we will continue to provide high quality social careservices to our children in Bromley as set out in our improvement andtransformation plan. In return, we ask that you bring your passion, dedicationand skills. The Bromley Promise: Manageable caseloads for every Social Worker Dedicated time for reflective supervision Generous Annual Leave Entitlement including an additional three days Small cluster teams with one team manager supervising four Social Workers Two-week protected induction programme Excellent learning and development opportunities with bespoke training for every social worker Social Workers and team managers have easy and regular access to the leadership team Some of the benefits of working for the LondonBorough of Bromley: Eligibility to join the Lease Car Scheme Social Workers are classified as essential car users, granting them access to free car parking at Bromley Civic Centre and the ability to claim more on mileage (45p per mile). Membership of the excellent Local Government Pension Scheme Excellent transport links Salary Sacrifice Schemes make huge savings on the Cycle2Work bike scheme. Employee Benefits Lifestyle Discounts - hundreds of discounts at local and national retailers, restaurants, holidays and many more What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career. #
May 17, 2024
Full time
Reviewing Officer Quality Improvement Your new role We are keen to appoint a Reviewing Officer who is committed to make an important contribution to the goal of improving outcomes for looked after children in the London Borough of Bromley. This is a unique, specialist role consisting of both Independent Reviewing Officer and Child Protection Chair duties! The Reviewing Officer will form part of Bromley's Quality Improvement Service in Children's Social Care. The service fulfils a reviewing and quality assurance function and so the post-holder will have a unique overview and involvement with all the services that make up Bromley's Children's Social Care Division. Our Reviewing Officers provide an integral 'support and challenge' role and fulfil their duties as required by the London Child Protection Procedures and the IRO Handbook. Reviewing Officers do not have case decision making responsibilities and do not supervise social workers; therefore, this role would be ideal for social work managers with CLA and Safeguarding/Child Protection experience looking to develop their skills and experience in quality assurance. If you have a strong interest in child protection and are committed to ensuring children and young people's wishes and feelings are given full consideration as part of their care plan, this could be the perfect role for you! The post-holder will be responsible for preparing and chairing looked after reviews for children and identifying any issues that may be impacting on their welfare or preventing them from achieving permanence in a timely manner. The post holder will also be responsible for chairing initial and review child protection conferences. To represent good practice in the delivery of a quality service, Bromley Reviewing Officers on average hold a caseload of between 55-60 looked after children. This reflects the unique diversity and complexity of cases within our borough. The ideal candidate will need to have excellent communication skills, be highly motivated, flexible and innovative. They will also need to be persistent and courageous to challenge others when the needs of children are not being met. Our Reviewing Officers benefit from regular supervision, training and support from a welcoming team of like-minded professionals. Applicants need to be qualified social workers, have management experience within statutory children's social care, have current SWE registration and a satisfactory DBS. A current full driving licence is essential. What you'll need to succeed Ability to chair multi-agency meetings effectively Ability to analyse information in order to identify the key issues and to communicate clearly, both verbally and in writing in a way which can be understood by both children and adults Ability to be child-centred and focused throughout meetings and to keep the child's welfare as the paramount consideration. Ability to write SMART, child focussed plans. Ability to promote the effective participation (particularly in meetings) of children and parents. Ability to deal with conflict and disagreement without losing sight of the child's best interests. Effective time management skills Ability to work to targets and deadlines. Willingness to work unsocial hours as necessary to meet the needs of the service Ability to sustain professional partnerships, working with other staff both within and without Children Social Care services. Demonstrate appropriate understanding, knowledge and skills in valuing diversityKnowledge of children and families issues, policy and research Comprehensive knowledge of the 1989 & 2004 Children Acts and of other relevant legislation Knowledge of the range of services which are available to children and families and of the organisational framework in which they are provided Knowledge of child development and family functioning and dynamics. Up-to-date knowledge of developments in the field of child abuse and neglect and risk assessment in child protection work. Knowledge of the content and recommendations of recent research and reports into the care offered to Looked After children.Significant post-qualification social work experience of children and families work and experience of managing a group of staff Experience of communicating effectively with children, young people and their parents. Experience of chairing decision making meetings. Experience in providing professional advice to colleagues.Key Requirements: Must have completed your ASYE.Social Work Degree required.SWE Registered.Must have relevant UK experience.Be willing and passionate about a career in Social Work!Key Requirements: Must have completed your ASYE.Social Work Degree required.SWE Registered.Must have relevant UK experience.Be willing and passionate about a career in Social Work! What you'll get in return As part of the Bromley Promise there will be adedicated two-week induction programme upon joining us. We are confident thatwith your support, we will continue to provide high quality social careservices to our children in Bromley as set out in our improvement andtransformation plan. In return, we ask that you bring your passion, dedicationand skills. The Bromley Promise: Manageable caseloads for every Social Worker Dedicated time for reflective supervision Generous Annual Leave Entitlement including an additional three days Small cluster teams with one team manager supervising four Social Workers Two-week protected induction programme Excellent learning and development opportunities with bespoke training for every social worker Social Workers and team managers have easy and regular access to the leadership team Some of the benefits of working for the LondonBorough of Bromley: Eligibility to join the Lease Car Scheme Social Workers are classified as essential car users, granting them access to free car parking at Bromley Civic Centre and the ability to claim more on mileage (45p per mile). Membership of the excellent Local Government Pension Scheme Excellent transport links Salary Sacrifice Schemes make huge savings on the Cycle2Work bike scheme. Employee Benefits Lifestyle Discounts - hundreds of discounts at local and national retailers, restaurants, holidays and many more What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career. #
Job Title: Senior Housing Manager Location: Rudgeway, Bristol Salary: £50,000 per annum Job Type : Permanent, Full Time (Applicants wishing to work reduced hours should contact us for an informal discussion) We're looking for an experienced social housing professional to take on a leadership role in our Housing Association. The successful candidate will work with us to deliver a high-quality housing and neighbourhood management service. You will be part of a team designed to better support our customers and colleagues, to help us ensure regulatory compliance and continuous improvement in the standard of customer service and housing management across the organisation. The Role: Lead and manage your team to deliver exceptional customer service to our residents Be responsible for delivery and reporting of organisational performance against key indicators, including arrears, void loss, ASB resolution, and customer satisfaction Develop and facilitate team adherence to policies and procedures that deliver value for money and ensure compliance with best practice, regulatory and statutory requirements Lead on tenancy matters, providing the Housing Team and other teams in the organisation with expert advice and case management support What you will need to be successful: Significant experience working in social housing, including management of a variety of tenures Experience of line management/leadership An ability to place the customer front and centre of service delivery while operating within legislative and regulatory requirements Knowledge of the legislative and regulatory framework underpinning the social housing sector We will support you to continue your leadership and management journey and will provide coaching, support and accredited training for the successful applicant. We are continuously developing our inclusive, values driven culture that embraces the diversity of our colleagues and customers. We are keen to increase our own diversity and particularly welcome applications from underrepresented groups. Elim recognises our highly-skilled and dedicated colleagues are our greatest asset in achieving our vision. Benefits: A great inclusive and values led culture that invests in your learning and development 25 days annual holiday rising to 30 days Paid day off for your birthday Optional one day volunteer leave Flexible working Access to training and career development through Elim Skills Academy Company pension Life Assurance Annual organisational performance bonus Health cash plan, including discounts to a wide range of shops and services. Free onsite car parking Full details of benefits, culture and values on our website. You will also find colleague stories, sharing what it's like working for us. About Elim: Elim is a charitable social landlord based in Bristol with a vision 'to meet housing need and deliver homes that change people's lives' . This ambition is present in everything we do. We have around 900 homes located across South West England, the Birmingham area and Wales, and we provide homes for social or affordable rent across each of these areas. We provide homes for shared ownership in South West England, and are one of the largest providers of supported accommodation to people who have experienced homelessness in Bristol and Gloucester. We offer a diverse and inclusive culture in line with our Elim CARES Values. These were created in partnership with our customers, colleagues, Board and other stakeholders, and they represent our commitment to how we deliver our services and work together successfully: C Customers First - Customers are at the heart of our services and decision making A Aspirational and Accountable - We are ambitious for our customers, staff and stakeholders. We work with integrity, learn from mistakes, and do what we say we will R Results - We work hard and deliver great results for our customers and for Elim E Everyone's view matters - We listen to understand, improve, and build our services S Supportive - We tackle challenges head on and inspire each other to achieve our potential How to apply: For more details and to apply please visit our website. We want to ensure our recruitment process accessible for any applicant interested in a career at Elim Closing Date: 9am, 13th May 2024 Interview Date: Interviews will be held until 17th May 2024. Candidates with experience of: Housing Options Officer, Social Housing Advisor, Homelessness Officer, Housing Needs Officer, Housing Officer, Housing Support Officer, Housing Manager, Senior Housing Officer, Housing Services, Customer Housing Officer, Social Housing Manager, Supported Housing Officer, Senior Social Housing Worker, Social Housing Manager will be considered.
May 17, 2024
Full time
Job Title: Senior Housing Manager Location: Rudgeway, Bristol Salary: £50,000 per annum Job Type : Permanent, Full Time (Applicants wishing to work reduced hours should contact us for an informal discussion) We're looking for an experienced social housing professional to take on a leadership role in our Housing Association. The successful candidate will work with us to deliver a high-quality housing and neighbourhood management service. You will be part of a team designed to better support our customers and colleagues, to help us ensure regulatory compliance and continuous improvement in the standard of customer service and housing management across the organisation. The Role: Lead and manage your team to deliver exceptional customer service to our residents Be responsible for delivery and reporting of organisational performance against key indicators, including arrears, void loss, ASB resolution, and customer satisfaction Develop and facilitate team adherence to policies and procedures that deliver value for money and ensure compliance with best practice, regulatory and statutory requirements Lead on tenancy matters, providing the Housing Team and other teams in the organisation with expert advice and case management support What you will need to be successful: Significant experience working in social housing, including management of a variety of tenures Experience of line management/leadership An ability to place the customer front and centre of service delivery while operating within legislative and regulatory requirements Knowledge of the legislative and regulatory framework underpinning the social housing sector We will support you to continue your leadership and management journey and will provide coaching, support and accredited training for the successful applicant. We are continuously developing our inclusive, values driven culture that embraces the diversity of our colleagues and customers. We are keen to increase our own diversity and particularly welcome applications from underrepresented groups. Elim recognises our highly-skilled and dedicated colleagues are our greatest asset in achieving our vision. Benefits: A great inclusive and values led culture that invests in your learning and development 25 days annual holiday rising to 30 days Paid day off for your birthday Optional one day volunteer leave Flexible working Access to training and career development through Elim Skills Academy Company pension Life Assurance Annual organisational performance bonus Health cash plan, including discounts to a wide range of shops and services. Free onsite car parking Full details of benefits, culture and values on our website. You will also find colleague stories, sharing what it's like working for us. About Elim: Elim is a charitable social landlord based in Bristol with a vision 'to meet housing need and deliver homes that change people's lives' . This ambition is present in everything we do. We have around 900 homes located across South West England, the Birmingham area and Wales, and we provide homes for social or affordable rent across each of these areas. We provide homes for shared ownership in South West England, and are one of the largest providers of supported accommodation to people who have experienced homelessness in Bristol and Gloucester. We offer a diverse and inclusive culture in line with our Elim CARES Values. These were created in partnership with our customers, colleagues, Board and other stakeholders, and they represent our commitment to how we deliver our services and work together successfully: C Customers First - Customers are at the heart of our services and decision making A Aspirational and Accountable - We are ambitious for our customers, staff and stakeholders. We work with integrity, learn from mistakes, and do what we say we will R Results - We work hard and deliver great results for our customers and for Elim E Everyone's view matters - We listen to understand, improve, and build our services S Supportive - We tackle challenges head on and inspire each other to achieve our potential How to apply: For more details and to apply please visit our website. We want to ensure our recruitment process accessible for any applicant interested in a career at Elim Closing Date: 9am, 13th May 2024 Interview Date: Interviews will be held until 17th May 2024. Candidates with experience of: Housing Options Officer, Social Housing Advisor, Homelessness Officer, Housing Needs Officer, Housing Officer, Housing Support Officer, Housing Manager, Senior Housing Officer, Housing Services, Customer Housing Officer, Social Housing Manager, Supported Housing Officer, Senior Social Housing Worker, Social Housing Manager will be considered.
IRO - Hybrid - Up to £56,805 Nonstop care is currently working with a well established local authority in the West London Area who are looking a Independent Reviewing Officer to join their Quality Assurance and Safeguarding Service. This is an excellent opportunity to work with an authority which offers home working flexibility and freedom to manage your own workload, giving you a better work/life balance. Responsibilities: To chair Child Protection Conferences, ensuring that these meet the quality standards laid down by the service. To work as an Independent Reviewing Officer, carrying out the role in accordance with statutory guidance and departmental quality standards. To be responsible for ensuring that child protection conferences and LAC review meetings are timely and are carried out to a high standard Benefits: Competitive pay rate Hybrid working Immediate start Beautiful area Great flexibility What NonStop Care offers: A Designated Consultant Who Will Be Your Personal Point of Contact CV Review Service Social Work Roles Throughout The UK Insider Interview Advice and Preparation A Constant Source of New Opportunities What I offer: An In Depth Knowledge and Understanding of the Social Care Market. A Direct Point of Contact with Local Authorities and Independent Fostering Agencies. To Manage Your Entire Interview Process From Your Initial Application, To Your Offer and Beyond. To Negotiate The Best Possible Rates For You.If any of these roles do not seem quite right for you, but you would like to have a conversation about other Social Care roles or would like any further advice on Social Care roles throughout the UK please contact NonStop Care on , and ask for Alan Lennon, or feel free to reach out to me via my email:
May 17, 2024
Full time
IRO - Hybrid - Up to £56,805 Nonstop care is currently working with a well established local authority in the West London Area who are looking a Independent Reviewing Officer to join their Quality Assurance and Safeguarding Service. This is an excellent opportunity to work with an authority which offers home working flexibility and freedom to manage your own workload, giving you a better work/life balance. Responsibilities: To chair Child Protection Conferences, ensuring that these meet the quality standards laid down by the service. To work as an Independent Reviewing Officer, carrying out the role in accordance with statutory guidance and departmental quality standards. To be responsible for ensuring that child protection conferences and LAC review meetings are timely and are carried out to a high standard Benefits: Competitive pay rate Hybrid working Immediate start Beautiful area Great flexibility What NonStop Care offers: A Designated Consultant Who Will Be Your Personal Point of Contact CV Review Service Social Work Roles Throughout The UK Insider Interview Advice and Preparation A Constant Source of New Opportunities What I offer: An In Depth Knowledge and Understanding of the Social Care Market. A Direct Point of Contact with Local Authorities and Independent Fostering Agencies. To Manage Your Entire Interview Process From Your Initial Application, To Your Offer and Beyond. To Negotiate The Best Possible Rates For You.If any of these roles do not seem quite right for you, but you would like to have a conversation about other Social Care roles or would like any further advice on Social Care roles throughout the UK please contact NonStop Care on , and ask for Alan Lennon, or feel free to reach out to me via my email:
Salary: £35,277 - £41,069 per annum Location: Leatherhead - Dorset House Hours: 36 per week Contract Type: Permanent We are looking for a confident, customer focused Neighbourhood Response Officer to join our busy and dynamic team in Leatherhead. In a nutshell, you'll provide a frontline service to ensure our estates are places that our residents want to live, you'll work in a rewarding environment supporting vulnerable customers and preventing anti-social behaviour. What you'll be doing Working collaboratively with other teams, external agencies and residents, you'll ensure that Clarion Neighbourhoods are clean and safe, identify improvements and investigate breaches of tenancy. We'll look to you develop and deliver neighbourhood plans and local offers as well as working with local resident groups to develop local community facilities, activities and events. What you'll need We're looking for confident and resilient individuals with a positive mind set. With sound experience in customer service, you'll enjoy working with people in the community. You'll be able to develop effective working relationships across Clarion and external agencies and also be confident working alone.?You'll have experience of working to plans and targets and have the ability to exercise good judgement whilst being proactive and creative in finding solutions. Our commitment to equality and diversity means that we are keen to help you maintain a healthy work-life balance, including but not limited to part-time working and job share, enhanced maternity, adoption and paternity leave, and compassionate leave. If this sounds like an opportunity you'd be interested in, we look forward to hearing from you. What you can expect from us Here at Clarion we're dedicated to rewarding hard work and commitment and providing benefits that support you and your lifestyle. As standard we offer;- Competitive salaries that are benchmarked regularly against current market rates? Initial 25 Days annual leave (plus bank holiday), increasing to 30 days after 3 years' service. A flexible benefit scheme tailored to you, inclusive of healthcare options, dental insurance, restaurant card and cycle to work along with 1% of your salary to spend on whichever approved benefit you like! Matched pension contributions of up to 7.5% of your salary with generous life assurance Flexible and agile working?for the majority of our employees. Other perks Company Bonus Scheme Eye care vouchers Holiday trading scheme allowing you to buy and sell leave Free counselling and legal advice scheme for you and your family Interest free loans for season ticket and study leave Our commitment to equality and diversity means that we are keen to help you maintain a healthy work-life balance, including but not limited to part-time working and job share, enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave, and compassionate leave. Closing Date: Tuesday 28th May 20 24 at midnight. For further details on this vacancy and to download the role profile please visit our website or click 'apply'. This is a hybrid role with a base location at our offices in Leatherhead. This role involves frequent travel across Surrey and the South region, access to a vehicle is essential for this position. Applicants must be able to travel across the region as required. This post is subject to Basic Criminal Record Check Clearance. You must be eligible to work in the UK to apply for this vacancy; Clarion are not able to offer visa sponsorship. You are required to reside in England or Wales for the duration of your employment. About Clarion Housing Group Clarion Housing Group is the country's largest social landlord with more than 350,000 people nationwide calling a Clarion home their own. Our mission is to provide affordable homes for those who need them most, and our development arm (Latimer) builds thousands of new homes each year across the country. We know that having a safe and secure home enables people to build better lives, and we believe being a good social landlord is about making a difference to our residents and communities. Our charitable foundation, Clarion Futures, works with charities, social enterprises and other organisations to provide employment support and apprenticeship opportunities to residents, as well as money management advice and help getting online. Diversity and Inclusion We want Clarion to be a workplace where everyone feels valued, can be themselves and know they can reach their full potential.? We embrace and celebrate our differences through various initiatives and support colleagues through a number of staff networks. We're committed to building a strong, diverse workforce and making Clarion an inclusive place to work.
May 17, 2024
Full time
Salary: £35,277 - £41,069 per annum Location: Leatherhead - Dorset House Hours: 36 per week Contract Type: Permanent We are looking for a confident, customer focused Neighbourhood Response Officer to join our busy and dynamic team in Leatherhead. In a nutshell, you'll provide a frontline service to ensure our estates are places that our residents want to live, you'll work in a rewarding environment supporting vulnerable customers and preventing anti-social behaviour. What you'll be doing Working collaboratively with other teams, external agencies and residents, you'll ensure that Clarion Neighbourhoods are clean and safe, identify improvements and investigate breaches of tenancy. We'll look to you develop and deliver neighbourhood plans and local offers as well as working with local resident groups to develop local community facilities, activities and events. What you'll need We're looking for confident and resilient individuals with a positive mind set. With sound experience in customer service, you'll enjoy working with people in the community. You'll be able to develop effective working relationships across Clarion and external agencies and also be confident working alone.?You'll have experience of working to plans and targets and have the ability to exercise good judgement whilst being proactive and creative in finding solutions. Our commitment to equality and diversity means that we are keen to help you maintain a healthy work-life balance, including but not limited to part-time working and job share, enhanced maternity, adoption and paternity leave, and compassionate leave. If this sounds like an opportunity you'd be interested in, we look forward to hearing from you. What you can expect from us Here at Clarion we're dedicated to rewarding hard work and commitment and providing benefits that support you and your lifestyle. As standard we offer;- Competitive salaries that are benchmarked regularly against current market rates? Initial 25 Days annual leave (plus bank holiday), increasing to 30 days after 3 years' service. A flexible benefit scheme tailored to you, inclusive of healthcare options, dental insurance, restaurant card and cycle to work along with 1% of your salary to spend on whichever approved benefit you like! Matched pension contributions of up to 7.5% of your salary with generous life assurance Flexible and agile working?for the majority of our employees. Other perks Company Bonus Scheme Eye care vouchers Holiday trading scheme allowing you to buy and sell leave Free counselling and legal advice scheme for you and your family Interest free loans for season ticket and study leave Our commitment to equality and diversity means that we are keen to help you maintain a healthy work-life balance, including but not limited to part-time working and job share, enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave, and compassionate leave. Closing Date: Tuesday 28th May 20 24 at midnight. For further details on this vacancy and to download the role profile please visit our website or click 'apply'. This is a hybrid role with a base location at our offices in Leatherhead. This role involves frequent travel across Surrey and the South region, access to a vehicle is essential for this position. Applicants must be able to travel across the region as required. This post is subject to Basic Criminal Record Check Clearance. You must be eligible to work in the UK to apply for this vacancy; Clarion are not able to offer visa sponsorship. You are required to reside in England or Wales for the duration of your employment. About Clarion Housing Group Clarion Housing Group is the country's largest social landlord with more than 350,000 people nationwide calling a Clarion home their own. Our mission is to provide affordable homes for those who need them most, and our development arm (Latimer) builds thousands of new homes each year across the country. We know that having a safe and secure home enables people to build better lives, and we believe being a good social landlord is about making a difference to our residents and communities. Our charitable foundation, Clarion Futures, works with charities, social enterprises and other organisations to provide employment support and apprenticeship opportunities to residents, as well as money management advice and help getting online. Diversity and Inclusion We want Clarion to be a workplace where everyone feels valued, can be themselves and know they can reach their full potential.? We embrace and celebrate our differences through various initiatives and support colleagues through a number of staff networks. We're committed to building a strong, diverse workforce and making Clarion an inclusive place to work.
Independent Reviewing Officer Location: Tameside Team: Cared For Children Team Rate: £40 Start ASAP The role entails good quality assurance oversight, and monitoring of children's plans and the progress to move towards achieving positive outcomes for children and young people. Ashberry Recruitment would ask that applicants meet the following: DIPSW or equivalent qualification in Social Work Social Work England registration Enhanced and in date DBS certificate. Excellent communication skills and be able to make good decisions based on information available. Can work alone and within/contribute to a team/multi-agency set ups. Possess knowledge of service needs. Competent IT skills and be able to navigate electronic file/recording systems. Can write clear, concise, and robust assessment/reports/files. Have a flexible approach to work and working hours when the need arises Why Ashberry? Dedicated experienced Consultant providing the ultimate support through your job search Friendly compliance team to guide you through the registration and placement process Provides your essential Enhanced DBS £250 Referral bonus If you feel this is the role for you please get in touch, we would love to hear from you!
May 17, 2024
Full time
Independent Reviewing Officer Location: Tameside Team: Cared For Children Team Rate: £40 Start ASAP The role entails good quality assurance oversight, and monitoring of children's plans and the progress to move towards achieving positive outcomes for children and young people. Ashberry Recruitment would ask that applicants meet the following: DIPSW or equivalent qualification in Social Work Social Work England registration Enhanced and in date DBS certificate. Excellent communication skills and be able to make good decisions based on information available. Can work alone and within/contribute to a team/multi-agency set ups. Possess knowledge of service needs. Competent IT skills and be able to navigate electronic file/recording systems. Can write clear, concise, and robust assessment/reports/files. Have a flexible approach to work and working hours when the need arises Why Ashberry? Dedicated experienced Consultant providing the ultimate support through your job search Friendly compliance team to guide you through the registration and placement process Provides your essential Enhanced DBS £250 Referral bonus If you feel this is the role for you please get in touch, we would love to hear from you!
Lead Technical Officer- Quality Assurance Repairs & Maintenance- Surveyor- Chesterfield- £40,000 - £45,000 Your new company A social housing provider in Chesterfield is looking for a Lead Technical & Quality Assurance Surveyor to join their team on a permanent basis. This will work as part of the repairs & maintenance function. Perm, Monday to Friday, 40 hours per week Salary- £40,000 - £45,000- plus £963 car allowance, mileage paid at 36p per mile Flexible working between the hours of 8-4 & 9-5 Working from home will be an option once settled in but all office based until then. Also includes a number of site visits to complete inspections Your new role Going out to both occupied and void properties to complete inspections of works completed to check quality and assess any additional work/sign off completion. Responsible for Surveying team. Handling disrepairs cases and deciding what work needs doing and whether this should be at the cost of the organisation or the tenant. Handling tenants requests to complete own works. Manage own workload and schedule to complete site visits and office/admin time Liaising with a number of different parties (maintenance staff, contractors, tenants etc.) What you'll need to succeed Must have good understanding of maintenance & repairs (this can be from a trade or a surveying/inspections background) Must have a full UK driving license and own vehicle MCIOB / MRICS essential Must have experience in liaising with tenants and/or pricing jobs and/or inspecting properties Ideally have worked in social housing previously What you'll get in return Full time, permanent employment 26 days holiday plus bank hols (rising to 31 as years of service increase) Option to purchase extra leave Flexi time Opportunity to help the local community and really make a difference to people's lives Excellent Health and Wellbeing support Family friendly policies (maternity/paternity/carer leave etc.) Great opportunities for learning & development and career progression What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career. #
May 17, 2024
Full time
Lead Technical Officer- Quality Assurance Repairs & Maintenance- Surveyor- Chesterfield- £40,000 - £45,000 Your new company A social housing provider in Chesterfield is looking for a Lead Technical & Quality Assurance Surveyor to join their team on a permanent basis. This will work as part of the repairs & maintenance function. Perm, Monday to Friday, 40 hours per week Salary- £40,000 - £45,000- plus £963 car allowance, mileage paid at 36p per mile Flexible working between the hours of 8-4 & 9-5 Working from home will be an option once settled in but all office based until then. Also includes a number of site visits to complete inspections Your new role Going out to both occupied and void properties to complete inspections of works completed to check quality and assess any additional work/sign off completion. Responsible for Surveying team. Handling disrepairs cases and deciding what work needs doing and whether this should be at the cost of the organisation or the tenant. Handling tenants requests to complete own works. Manage own workload and schedule to complete site visits and office/admin time Liaising with a number of different parties (maintenance staff, contractors, tenants etc.) What you'll need to succeed Must have good understanding of maintenance & repairs (this can be from a trade or a surveying/inspections background) Must have a full UK driving license and own vehicle MCIOB / MRICS essential Must have experience in liaising with tenants and/or pricing jobs and/or inspecting properties Ideally have worked in social housing previously What you'll get in return Full time, permanent employment 26 days holiday plus bank hols (rising to 31 as years of service increase) Option to purchase extra leave Flexi time Opportunity to help the local community and really make a difference to people's lives Excellent Health and Wellbeing support Family friendly policies (maternity/paternity/carer leave etc.) Great opportunities for learning & development and career progression What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career. #
Are you ready to use your financial acumen and professional business partnering skills to make a difference to the residents of West Sussex? Working for us As well as adding real value to our service users and our communities, as an employer we recognise our employees are central in being able to achieve this. To recognise this we want to help support your development and provide an great place to work ensuring you can fulfil your full potential, have access to a range of benefits including: an excellent local government pension scheme , employers pension contribution at 19.70% generous holiday entitlement of 30 days plus bank holidays and opportunity to buy additional leave a range of flexible working options, depending on your job role maternity, paternity, dependency and adoption leave volunteering opportunities training and development opportunities, including coaching and mentoring a range of discounts giving our staff access to hundreds of offers; groceries, travel, cinema tickets, days out, leisure activities, high street retailers and the opportunity to save over £1,000 a year through our West Sussex Choices benefits platform (see our Staff discounts page if you are a business looking to offer a discount) health and wellbeing benefits including access to our Employee Assistance Programme, Mental Health First Aiders and Voluntary Health Cash Plans At West Sussex County Council, we put our customers at the heart of all our services. The Finance Directorate plays a leading role in this, in enabling finances to crucially support the delivery of front-line services. As a result, we are responsive to customer and stakeholder needs through a dynamic, empowered and flexible team. By aligning resources, this allows us to provide a professional service appropriate to future organisational needs. This is in addition to keeping WSCC safe and secure through appropriate financial control. The Directorate's priorities are to ensure that the basics are done well whilst challenging the County Council to spend its money better, especially in the context of becoming more strategic and forward looking. To find out more about this fantastic opportunity, keep reading! The Opportunity Salary: £45,441- £48,474 per annum, 2024/2025 pay award pending Working Pattern: Full-time, 37 hours per week Location: Your office base will be County Hall, Chichester and a typical week will combine homeworking with attendance at the office. This is led by the needs of the service. As a high calibre finance professional, you'll be used to working with big numbers. Are you ready to use your financial acumen and professional finance business partnering skills to make a difference to the residents of West Sussex? We're looking for a finance professional with experience to deliver a finance business partnering model, which includes a full range of high quality financial management and accountancy services to clients. You will be responsible for advising and influencing the service to make informed financial decisions, which will have a direct impact on service delivery. The role is offered on a generic basis, which in time means that the successful candidate could be assigned to support any part of the County Council. Initially it will involve working with Adult Social Care budgets. The service is experiencing a period of unprecedented change, where people are living longer resulting in significant growth in demand for social care services. Since we want to make sure West Sussex is a great place to live, the County Council recognises this challenge and has an ambitious improvement programme. At the heart of this is an aim to promote independence by enabling people to stay healthier and live in their homes and communities for longer. Linking financial data with performance information, and with a naturally enquiring mind, you will play an essential role in supporting the service to build a sustainable model for delivering adult social care services. If you are looking for a diverse and exciting role which offers the opportunity to build collaborative relationships with the service, develop your talent and support senior officers by offering constructive challenge, assurance, recommendations and innovative solutions to add value to their service, then we would like to hear from you. What experience and skills are we looking for? As well as being a finance professional with experience of delivering a finance business partnering model, you will also need to be a: Strategic thinker - someone who can think independently and beyond the surface of a task/ issue to provide a strategic view and added value to the service that you support. Relationship manager - someone with the ability to successfully manage key client relationships. Critical friend - someone with the ability to challenge, persuade, negotiate and influence the service that you support. In addition, you will be able to demonstrate the following skills and experience Further information The reference number for this role is CRS00800 . For an informal conversation or for further information regarding the role, please contact Laura Hardie at . For issues or queries regarding your application please contact . To apply, upload your CV and complete the application explaining the skills and experience you can bring to the role ensuring that any gaps in employment are covered in your CV. Please ensure you have saved the job description attached to the main advert on our website as, once the job has closed, you may not have the opportunity to download again.
May 16, 2024
Full time
Are you ready to use your financial acumen and professional business partnering skills to make a difference to the residents of West Sussex? Working for us As well as adding real value to our service users and our communities, as an employer we recognise our employees are central in being able to achieve this. To recognise this we want to help support your development and provide an great place to work ensuring you can fulfil your full potential, have access to a range of benefits including: an excellent local government pension scheme , employers pension contribution at 19.70% generous holiday entitlement of 30 days plus bank holidays and opportunity to buy additional leave a range of flexible working options, depending on your job role maternity, paternity, dependency and adoption leave volunteering opportunities training and development opportunities, including coaching and mentoring a range of discounts giving our staff access to hundreds of offers; groceries, travel, cinema tickets, days out, leisure activities, high street retailers and the opportunity to save over £1,000 a year through our West Sussex Choices benefits platform (see our Staff discounts page if you are a business looking to offer a discount) health and wellbeing benefits including access to our Employee Assistance Programme, Mental Health First Aiders and Voluntary Health Cash Plans At West Sussex County Council, we put our customers at the heart of all our services. The Finance Directorate plays a leading role in this, in enabling finances to crucially support the delivery of front-line services. As a result, we are responsive to customer and stakeholder needs through a dynamic, empowered and flexible team. By aligning resources, this allows us to provide a professional service appropriate to future organisational needs. This is in addition to keeping WSCC safe and secure through appropriate financial control. The Directorate's priorities are to ensure that the basics are done well whilst challenging the County Council to spend its money better, especially in the context of becoming more strategic and forward looking. To find out more about this fantastic opportunity, keep reading! The Opportunity Salary: £45,441- £48,474 per annum, 2024/2025 pay award pending Working Pattern: Full-time, 37 hours per week Location: Your office base will be County Hall, Chichester and a typical week will combine homeworking with attendance at the office. This is led by the needs of the service. As a high calibre finance professional, you'll be used to working with big numbers. Are you ready to use your financial acumen and professional finance business partnering skills to make a difference to the residents of West Sussex? We're looking for a finance professional with experience to deliver a finance business partnering model, which includes a full range of high quality financial management and accountancy services to clients. You will be responsible for advising and influencing the service to make informed financial decisions, which will have a direct impact on service delivery. The role is offered on a generic basis, which in time means that the successful candidate could be assigned to support any part of the County Council. Initially it will involve working with Adult Social Care budgets. The service is experiencing a period of unprecedented change, where people are living longer resulting in significant growth in demand for social care services. Since we want to make sure West Sussex is a great place to live, the County Council recognises this challenge and has an ambitious improvement programme. At the heart of this is an aim to promote independence by enabling people to stay healthier and live in their homes and communities for longer. Linking financial data with performance information, and with a naturally enquiring mind, you will play an essential role in supporting the service to build a sustainable model for delivering adult social care services. If you are looking for a diverse and exciting role which offers the opportunity to build collaborative relationships with the service, develop your talent and support senior officers by offering constructive challenge, assurance, recommendations and innovative solutions to add value to their service, then we would like to hear from you. What experience and skills are we looking for? As well as being a finance professional with experience of delivering a finance business partnering model, you will also need to be a: Strategic thinker - someone who can think independently and beyond the surface of a task/ issue to provide a strategic view and added value to the service that you support. Relationship manager - someone with the ability to successfully manage key client relationships. Critical friend - someone with the ability to challenge, persuade, negotiate and influence the service that you support. In addition, you will be able to demonstrate the following skills and experience Further information The reference number for this role is CRS00800 . For an informal conversation or for further information regarding the role, please contact Laura Hardie at . For issues or queries regarding your application please contact . To apply, upload your CV and complete the application explaining the skills and experience you can bring to the role ensuring that any gaps in employment are covered in your CV. Please ensure you have saved the job description attached to the main advert on our website as, once the job has closed, you may not have the opportunity to download again.
Have you ever wanted to work for the civil service? Do you have strong attention to detail and take pride in your work? If so, then please read on as we are looking for a Correspondence Administrator to join our client the Department of Health and Social Care We would also be interested in speaking with candidates who have a legal background, whether that be in education or professionally Job Role : Correspondence Administrator Location: Victoria Street, London (Hybrid working, 3 days per week in office) Hours: Full time, 37 Hours per week, Monday - Friday Pay: 13.74 per hour This is an ongoing temporary position with the possibility of a further extension at the discretion of the business requirements The Role: Working closely with ministers to draft up response correspondence to MP's Responding to MP's queries, recording Minister's response with high level of accuracy Chasing of policy teams via management information system to provide bespoke contributions Preparing routine correspondence and checking that of others Liaising with internal and external stakeholders# Assessing and responding to requests received under the Freedom of Information (FOI) Act and the Environmental Information Regulations (EIR); Assessing and responding to Right of Access requests. Be an effective member of the team. Support colleagues in your own team and the wider Unit as required to ensure targets are met. Strive to develop yourself. Draft high-quality and accurate documents for Ministers or to issue directly to the public. Work to both internal and legal guidelines as required and work confidently with autonomy when opportunities arise. Pay close attention to detail and be committed to delivering a quality service. Use appropriate communication skills (listening, probing, reflecting, empathy, tact and reassurance) to handle enquiries in a professional manner. Experience/Skills required: Five GCSEs at Grade C or above or equivalent (including English Language or equivalent) High level of Literacy and English Language skills Excellent listening and presentation skills and attention to detail Experience of MS Office, Outlook and Word Proven ability to work on own initiative, and prioritise with good time management skills Word processing / audio typing skills Desirable Skills/background To have a legal background/education would be advantageous for the Information Rights role (FOI and EIR) About Us We recruit on behalf of some of the country's best-known organisations across all industry sectors, as well as being a preferred and sole supplier for various Government departments. We are located across 50+ high street locations, making hiring and job searching more personal. Our nationwide reach means we can engage with job seekers and employers in person, allowing us to tailor our approach to their unique requirements perfectly. For further details on any of our vacancies, please contact your local Brook Street branch. Details can be found on our website Diversity in the workplace At Brook Street, we believe that by harnessing diversity of thought and experience across our company, exceptional things happen. We continually strive for a highly diverse workforce and an inclusive culture where everyone feels valued, listened to and able to discover their personal best. Brook Street is a Disability Confident Leader, and we have also hold Gold Award status from the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme. Our supply of Contingent Workers to the Public Sector Resourcing Framework (PSR) has driven us to take further steps in supporting candidates with disabilities or veterans. Through our Guaranteed Interview Scheme, we offer candidates with disabilities and veteran who meet the stipulated criteria for the role, a guaranteed interview with a PSR Sourcer. Should you identify as a candidate with a disability or a veteran, we encourage you to reach out to us via email at providing the role's navigation link and your qualifications. We are committed to engaging with you. Throughout the application process we will discuss any reasonable adjustments needed. Your comfort and accessibility are of utmost importance to us, and we are eager to ensure a seamless communication journey. If this sounds like the role for you, apply now!
May 16, 2024
Seasonal
Have you ever wanted to work for the civil service? Do you have strong attention to detail and take pride in your work? If so, then please read on as we are looking for a Correspondence Administrator to join our client the Department of Health and Social Care We would also be interested in speaking with candidates who have a legal background, whether that be in education or professionally Job Role : Correspondence Administrator Location: Victoria Street, London (Hybrid working, 3 days per week in office) Hours: Full time, 37 Hours per week, Monday - Friday Pay: 13.74 per hour This is an ongoing temporary position with the possibility of a further extension at the discretion of the business requirements The Role: Working closely with ministers to draft up response correspondence to MP's Responding to MP's queries, recording Minister's response with high level of accuracy Chasing of policy teams via management information system to provide bespoke contributions Preparing routine correspondence and checking that of others Liaising with internal and external stakeholders# Assessing and responding to requests received under the Freedom of Information (FOI) Act and the Environmental Information Regulations (EIR); Assessing and responding to Right of Access requests. Be an effective member of the team. Support colleagues in your own team and the wider Unit as required to ensure targets are met. Strive to develop yourself. Draft high-quality and accurate documents for Ministers or to issue directly to the public. Work to both internal and legal guidelines as required and work confidently with autonomy when opportunities arise. Pay close attention to detail and be committed to delivering a quality service. Use appropriate communication skills (listening, probing, reflecting, empathy, tact and reassurance) to handle enquiries in a professional manner. Experience/Skills required: Five GCSEs at Grade C or above or equivalent (including English Language or equivalent) High level of Literacy and English Language skills Excellent listening and presentation skills and attention to detail Experience of MS Office, Outlook and Word Proven ability to work on own initiative, and prioritise with good time management skills Word processing / audio typing skills Desirable Skills/background To have a legal background/education would be advantageous for the Information Rights role (FOI and EIR) About Us We recruit on behalf of some of the country's best-known organisations across all industry sectors, as well as being a preferred and sole supplier for various Government departments. We are located across 50+ high street locations, making hiring and job searching more personal. Our nationwide reach means we can engage with job seekers and employers in person, allowing us to tailor our approach to their unique requirements perfectly. For further details on any of our vacancies, please contact your local Brook Street branch. Details can be found on our website Diversity in the workplace At Brook Street, we believe that by harnessing diversity of thought and experience across our company, exceptional things happen. We continually strive for a highly diverse workforce and an inclusive culture where everyone feels valued, listened to and able to discover their personal best. Brook Street is a Disability Confident Leader, and we have also hold Gold Award status from the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme. Our supply of Contingent Workers to the Public Sector Resourcing Framework (PSR) has driven us to take further steps in supporting candidates with disabilities or veterans. Through our Guaranteed Interview Scheme, we offer candidates with disabilities and veteran who meet the stipulated criteria for the role, a guaranteed interview with a PSR Sourcer. Should you identify as a candidate with a disability or a veteran, we encourage you to reach out to us via email at providing the role's navigation link and your qualifications. We are committed to engaging with you. Throughout the application process we will discuss any reasonable adjustments needed. Your comfort and accessibility are of utmost importance to us, and we are eager to ensure a seamless communication journey. If this sounds like the role for you, apply now!
QSW - Service Manager - Reviewing Reviewing Service Manager Responsible To: Head of Quality Assurance and SafeguardingSalary: £57,940 - £63,616Are you seeking a challenging and fulfilling role? Look no further! Slough Children First are committed to ensuring that all local children are happy, safe, loved, and thriving. About Slough: They take pride in being one of the most ethnically diverse local authorities in England. In 2021, 64% of our population came from Global majority backgrounds, and an additional 12% were from a white non-British background. Their community boasts one of the youngest populations in the UK, with nearly 28% of residents aged under 18 (compared to 21% nationally). Slough's Achievements: Over the past year, Slough have achieved significant progress for their looked-after children. Their strategies, approved by the cabinet, include: The Participation Strategy: Developed in partnership with key stakeholders, this strategy enhances Slough's approach to participation, ensuring that all voices are heard. The Children's Sufficiency (Placements) Strategy: A crucial plan to meet the needs of children in care. The Early Help Strategy: Shaped by input from various stakeholders, this strategy outlines Slough's vision for early help services. Location Advantage: Situated at the crossroads of the M25, M4, and M40, they are one of the most accessible places to work. Less than 20 minutes by train to Central London, our location offers convenience and connectivity. Main Accountabilities: Leadership Support: Collaborate with the Head of Service to provide strong leadership within the service area. Develop a clear vision for achieving positive outcomes for children on child protection plans and those who are looked after. Conference Management : Administer and chair initial and review child protection conferences as well as statutory reviews for children looked after (CLA). Ensure compliance with relevant legislation and guidance. Supervision and Support: Provide high-quality supervision and professional support to Independent Reviewing Officers (IROs) and Child Protection Chairs. Child-Centric Approach: Prioritise the views of children and young people involved in these procedures. Record and act upon their perspectives wherever possible. Consultation and Advice: Offer consultation, advice, and information to operational staff in Children's Services and other agencies. Address matters related to Child Protection Conferences and CLA reviews. Strategic Influence: Provide expert advice to inform strategic priorities, development, and improvement activities. Contribute to Slough Children First's (SCF) successful realisation of its vision. Project Leadership: Take the lead on specific projects that enhance the ongoing improvement and development of the Reviewing Service and align with SCF's vision and priorities. Challenging the Norm: Challenge effectively at all levels within SCF. Foster a culture of robust and effective challenge to drive continuous improvement. Conflict Resolution: Address conflicts promptly, seeking resolution at the earliest opportunity. Implement agreed-upon escalation procedures when necessary. Learning Culture: Embed a culture of learning and reflection within the Reviewing Service. Share insights and learning across the broader SCF community. Partnership Collaboration: Collaborate closely with partners to ensure their contributions to Child Protection and CLA processes meet the required standards outlined in Working Together 2018 and Care Planning Regulations. Provide a robust partnership challenge when standards are not met. Safeguarding Participation: Contribute to the operation of the Slough Safeguarding Partnership, actively participating in relevant activities. Required : Education, Training & Experience: As a Reviewing Service Manager, we expect you to bring a wealth of knowledge and experience to Slough's team. Here are the essential qualifications and competencies: Management Expertise: Significant management experience within children's services. A proven track record of collaborating effectively with various partner organisations to achieve measurable and sustained success. Change Management and Quality Optimization: Demonstrated success in managing change and optimizing value and quality services through effective service management. Staff Management Skills: Successful management of staff, including resolving conflicting interests and priorities. Equal Opportunities and Service Delivery : Evidence of achievement and a clear understanding of equal opportunities in both employment and service delivery. Collaboration and Stakeholder Engagement: Proven ability to work collaboratively with internal and external agencies, staff, elected members, trade unions, and community groups. Children's Services Knowledge: In-depth understanding of children's services, including statutory duties, responsibilities, and policy requirements. Public Sector Acumen: Familiarity with public sector policies and performance frameworks related to services for children, young people, and families. Professional Qualifications: Professional Social Work Qualification. Up-to-date registration with Social Work England. Management Qualification: Possession of a relevant management qualification. P EPS Training: PEPS training or a willingness to complete the training. General & Specific Knowledge: Team Leadership and Motivation: Ability to inform, listen, support, and motivate team members. Confidence in challenging inadequate performance or unacceptable behaviour within the team. Strategic Planning and Execution: Proficiency in translating Service Plans into team plans. Utilize these plans to manage and monitor work effectively. Process Management: Skill in managing business processes to ensure efficiency and effectiveness. Foster a culture of continuous improvement. Collaboration and Customer Focus: The ability to collaborate effectively with other services and stakeholders. Identify and implement customer-focused improvements. Corporate Alignment: Ensure the team actively supports corporate activities and organizational goals. Information Management: Encourage team members to capture and share information appropriately. Maintain comprehensive case records using IT systems. Issue Resolution and Adaptability: Deal effectively with current issues as they arise. Demonstrate the ability to adapt within existing plans when necessary. Risk Awareness: Stay aware of areas of ambiguity and risk within the service context. Communication Skills: Possess excellent verbal, written, and IT skills to produce clear, literate, and appropriate reports and correspondence. Why You'll Love Working for Slough Children First Market Supplement and Retention Reward: Eligible frontline social workers can benefit from a market supplement of up to £5,600 (role-dependent). Additionally, there's a £1,000 retention reward after 18 months for frontline social workers. Supportive Environment: Enjoy manageable caseloads and clear career pathways. Access excellent training and development opportunities to enhance your skills. Perks and Benefits: Take advantage of the Tusker personal car lease scheme. Benefit from the Blue Light card, offering discounts at numerous high street and online stores. Innovative Practices: Embrace our new social work operating model. Explore the use of electric pool cars and bikes. Recognition and Flexibility: Experience staff recognition and a friendly working environment. Enjoy flexible working and agile practices supported by technology. Convenient Location: Slough is less than 20 minutes by train to Central London. Our terrific central location near the M4, M40, and M25 ensures accessibility. Quality of Life: Slough is one of the most diverse places in the country outside of London.Pleasant environments, above-average salaries, and a lower cost of living contribute to an enhanced quality of life for our employees. #
May 16, 2024
Full time
QSW - Service Manager - Reviewing Reviewing Service Manager Responsible To: Head of Quality Assurance and SafeguardingSalary: £57,940 - £63,616Are you seeking a challenging and fulfilling role? Look no further! Slough Children First are committed to ensuring that all local children are happy, safe, loved, and thriving. About Slough: They take pride in being one of the most ethnically diverse local authorities in England. In 2021, 64% of our population came from Global majority backgrounds, and an additional 12% were from a white non-British background. Their community boasts one of the youngest populations in the UK, with nearly 28% of residents aged under 18 (compared to 21% nationally). Slough's Achievements: Over the past year, Slough have achieved significant progress for their looked-after children. Their strategies, approved by the cabinet, include: The Participation Strategy: Developed in partnership with key stakeholders, this strategy enhances Slough's approach to participation, ensuring that all voices are heard. The Children's Sufficiency (Placements) Strategy: A crucial plan to meet the needs of children in care. The Early Help Strategy: Shaped by input from various stakeholders, this strategy outlines Slough's vision for early help services. Location Advantage: Situated at the crossroads of the M25, M4, and M40, they are one of the most accessible places to work. Less than 20 minutes by train to Central London, our location offers convenience and connectivity. Main Accountabilities: Leadership Support: Collaborate with the Head of Service to provide strong leadership within the service area. Develop a clear vision for achieving positive outcomes for children on child protection plans and those who are looked after. Conference Management : Administer and chair initial and review child protection conferences as well as statutory reviews for children looked after (CLA). Ensure compliance with relevant legislation and guidance. Supervision and Support: Provide high-quality supervision and professional support to Independent Reviewing Officers (IROs) and Child Protection Chairs. Child-Centric Approach: Prioritise the views of children and young people involved in these procedures. Record and act upon their perspectives wherever possible. Consultation and Advice: Offer consultation, advice, and information to operational staff in Children's Services and other agencies. Address matters related to Child Protection Conferences and CLA reviews. Strategic Influence: Provide expert advice to inform strategic priorities, development, and improvement activities. Contribute to Slough Children First's (SCF) successful realisation of its vision. Project Leadership: Take the lead on specific projects that enhance the ongoing improvement and development of the Reviewing Service and align with SCF's vision and priorities. Challenging the Norm: Challenge effectively at all levels within SCF. Foster a culture of robust and effective challenge to drive continuous improvement. Conflict Resolution: Address conflicts promptly, seeking resolution at the earliest opportunity. Implement agreed-upon escalation procedures when necessary. Learning Culture: Embed a culture of learning and reflection within the Reviewing Service. Share insights and learning across the broader SCF community. Partnership Collaboration: Collaborate closely with partners to ensure their contributions to Child Protection and CLA processes meet the required standards outlined in Working Together 2018 and Care Planning Regulations. Provide a robust partnership challenge when standards are not met. Safeguarding Participation: Contribute to the operation of the Slough Safeguarding Partnership, actively participating in relevant activities. Required : Education, Training & Experience: As a Reviewing Service Manager, we expect you to bring a wealth of knowledge and experience to Slough's team. Here are the essential qualifications and competencies: Management Expertise: Significant management experience within children's services. A proven track record of collaborating effectively with various partner organisations to achieve measurable and sustained success. Change Management and Quality Optimization: Demonstrated success in managing change and optimizing value and quality services through effective service management. Staff Management Skills: Successful management of staff, including resolving conflicting interests and priorities. Equal Opportunities and Service Delivery : Evidence of achievement and a clear understanding of equal opportunities in both employment and service delivery. Collaboration and Stakeholder Engagement: Proven ability to work collaboratively with internal and external agencies, staff, elected members, trade unions, and community groups. Children's Services Knowledge: In-depth understanding of children's services, including statutory duties, responsibilities, and policy requirements. Public Sector Acumen: Familiarity with public sector policies and performance frameworks related to services for children, young people, and families. Professional Qualifications: Professional Social Work Qualification. Up-to-date registration with Social Work England. Management Qualification: Possession of a relevant management qualification. P EPS Training: PEPS training or a willingness to complete the training. General & Specific Knowledge: Team Leadership and Motivation: Ability to inform, listen, support, and motivate team members. Confidence in challenging inadequate performance or unacceptable behaviour within the team. Strategic Planning and Execution: Proficiency in translating Service Plans into team plans. Utilize these plans to manage and monitor work effectively. Process Management: Skill in managing business processes to ensure efficiency and effectiveness. Foster a culture of continuous improvement. Collaboration and Customer Focus: The ability to collaborate effectively with other services and stakeholders. Identify and implement customer-focused improvements. Corporate Alignment: Ensure the team actively supports corporate activities and organizational goals. Information Management: Encourage team members to capture and share information appropriately. Maintain comprehensive case records using IT systems. Issue Resolution and Adaptability: Deal effectively with current issues as they arise. Demonstrate the ability to adapt within existing plans when necessary. Risk Awareness: Stay aware of areas of ambiguity and risk within the service context. Communication Skills: Possess excellent verbal, written, and IT skills to produce clear, literate, and appropriate reports and correspondence. Why You'll Love Working for Slough Children First Market Supplement and Retention Reward: Eligible frontline social workers can benefit from a market supplement of up to £5,600 (role-dependent). Additionally, there's a £1,000 retention reward after 18 months for frontline social workers. Supportive Environment: Enjoy manageable caseloads and clear career pathways. Access excellent training and development opportunities to enhance your skills. Perks and Benefits: Take advantage of the Tusker personal car lease scheme. Benefit from the Blue Light card, offering discounts at numerous high street and online stores. Innovative Practices: Embrace our new social work operating model. Explore the use of electric pool cars and bikes. Recognition and Flexibility: Experience staff recognition and a friendly working environment. Enjoy flexible working and agile practices supported by technology. Convenient Location: Slough is less than 20 minutes by train to Central London. Our terrific central location near the M4, M40, and M25 ensures accessibility. Quality of Life: Slough is one of the most diverse places in the country outside of London.Pleasant environments, above-average salaries, and a lower cost of living contribute to an enhanced quality of life for our employees. #
This Role: Customer Liaison Officer Full Time 37.5hr per week Fixed Term Contract for a 6 Month Period Location: Twickenham, TW1 3RP MTVH are recruiting for a skilled and experienced Customer Liaison Officer to be office based and support on the delivery of a rebuild project following a major fire in 2019. The role supports the Special Projects Lead in the delivery and monitoring of all services, seeking continuous improvement and providing an excellent service to residents. What you'll need to succeed : Experience of dealing with customers from different backgrounds, presenting with complex needs is essential Experience of excellent administration skills & analysing customer feedback to achieve service improvements Attention to detail and accuracy in writing, reporting and numeracy Experience of dealing with customers face to face and responding to customer enquiries on the phone and in writing Ability to manage a varied and demanding workload A self-starter who isn?t afraid of challenge, shows innovation, empathy & passion The ability to manage and report on projects against agreed targets. Must possess excellent office management skills, managing inboxes, keys etc Must be willing to work flexible hours as required Desirable Housing qualification Experience of working in a social housing setting Interview Date: 2nd May 2024 Please note :- we do not currently offer visa sponsorship. What?s in it for you? Our benefits include:- 28 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays (pro rata for part time) per year 2 volunteering days per year for things like helping out in local communities An additional ?Beliefs day? once a year to have an extra a day off Enhanced pension with matched contributions of up to 9% Life assurance cover 3 x your salary Health cash plan scheme for your everyday healthcare needs which you can add your family members too Tenancy deposit ? interest free loan to help with rental deposits Access to extensive learning and training opportunities with Wisebox platform Colleague virtual social platform with our workplace pages where you can keep up to date with the organisational activity and link in with colleagues Career progression across the organisation with our mentoring programme and apprenticeships We are committed to the wellbeing of our colleagues and support this as an organisation About us Learn more about our benefits and organisation by viewing our attached document Our promise Here at Metropolitan Thames Valley Housing (MTVH) we want to capture the value that difference brings and are committed to promoting equality, diversity and inclusion. We work collaboratively ?Serving people better every day? to educate, support and develop all of our diverse employees and the communities that we serve. We want every employee and every customer to feel comfortable enough to be their true self and are working tirelessly in the background to create an environment that encourages our employees to challenge non-inclusive behaviours and to be mindful of their own and other?s wellbeing. Our core values of Dare, Care and Collaborate demonstrate that we are a people focused business, solving social issues by working together! We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if a suitable candidate is found so we do encourage you to complete the application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.
May 16, 2024
Contractor
This Role: Customer Liaison Officer Full Time 37.5hr per week Fixed Term Contract for a 6 Month Period Location: Twickenham, TW1 3RP MTVH are recruiting for a skilled and experienced Customer Liaison Officer to be office based and support on the delivery of a rebuild project following a major fire in 2019. The role supports the Special Projects Lead in the delivery and monitoring of all services, seeking continuous improvement and providing an excellent service to residents. What you'll need to succeed : Experience of dealing with customers from different backgrounds, presenting with complex needs is essential Experience of excellent administration skills & analysing customer feedback to achieve service improvements Attention to detail and accuracy in writing, reporting and numeracy Experience of dealing with customers face to face and responding to customer enquiries on the phone and in writing Ability to manage a varied and demanding workload A self-starter who isn?t afraid of challenge, shows innovation, empathy & passion The ability to manage and report on projects against agreed targets. Must possess excellent office management skills, managing inboxes, keys etc Must be willing to work flexible hours as required Desirable Housing qualification Experience of working in a social housing setting Interview Date: 2nd May 2024 Please note :- we do not currently offer visa sponsorship. What?s in it for you? Our benefits include:- 28 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays (pro rata for part time) per year 2 volunteering days per year for things like helping out in local communities An additional ?Beliefs day? once a year to have an extra a day off Enhanced pension with matched contributions of up to 9% Life assurance cover 3 x your salary Health cash plan scheme for your everyday healthcare needs which you can add your family members too Tenancy deposit ? interest free loan to help with rental deposits Access to extensive learning and training opportunities with Wisebox platform Colleague virtual social platform with our workplace pages where you can keep up to date with the organisational activity and link in with colleagues Career progression across the organisation with our mentoring programme and apprenticeships We are committed to the wellbeing of our colleagues and support this as an organisation About us Learn more about our benefits and organisation by viewing our attached document Our promise Here at Metropolitan Thames Valley Housing (MTVH) we want to capture the value that difference brings and are committed to promoting equality, diversity and inclusion. We work collaboratively ?Serving people better every day? to educate, support and develop all of our diverse employees and the communities that we serve. We want every employee and every customer to feel comfortable enough to be their true self and are working tirelessly in the background to create an environment that encourages our employees to challenge non-inclusive behaviours and to be mindful of their own and other?s wellbeing. Our core values of Dare, Care and Collaborate demonstrate that we are a people focused business, solving social issues by working together! We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if a suitable candidate is found so we do encourage you to complete the application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.
Quality Inspector - Leeds - 70,000 Commutable from Leeds, West Yorkshire, South Yorkshire, North Yorkshire & surrounding areas with good access to the motorway network. Are you a CQC Inspector or Inspector for Care Homes with a Care Provider within the adult social care sector, with a knack for regulation and inspection? We have an exciting opportunity for a Regulation and Inspection Specialist in Adult Social Care, working with a leading care home provider. This is a chance to make a real difference! This permanent role offers a competitive salary of 70,000 (inclusive of a 5,000 car allowance), hybrid working, and the opportunity to travel. The role is a unique blend of regulation, inspection, and quality assurance in the adult social care sector. Our client is a reputable care home provider, committed to delivering high-quality services. They believe in continuous improvement and place great importance on the voice of their residents. This company is passionate about providing excellent care and ensuring their services meet regulatory standards. As a Regulation and Inspection Specialist in Adult Social Care, you will: Develop an inspection programme for care home services, reflective of the CQC single inspection framework. Monitor and review evidence, and establish the views of people living in, working in, and visiting our care homes. Benchmark services against the CQC methodologies and act as a critical friend. Analyse and present information in different formats, write reports, and make appropriate recommendations. Interface with the Area Directors to set the requirements for their services. Contribute to developing a culture of continuous improvement. Package and Benefits: As a Regulation and Inspection you will receive: An annual salary of 70,000 (inclusive of a 5,000 car allowance). A pension scheme. 25 days of holiday, plus bank holidays. Flexible and agile working. Mileage payments. Opportunities for continued professional development. The ideal candidate will have: Have a proven background in regulation and inspection across the adult social care sector. Have hands-on CQC experience of inspecting care home services. Be able to effectively benchmark services against the CQC methodologies. Be able to analyse and present information in different formats. Be passionate and motivated about good outcomes for residents. Be able to interface with families. If you've previously held roles such as Care Home Inspector, Adult Social Care Regulator, Quality Assurance Specialist, Compliance Officer, or Care Home Quality Specialist, this role could be a perfect fit for you. If you're passionate about ensuring high standards in adult social care, and have the experience and knowledge of CQC inspection of care home services, we'd love to hear from you. Apply now with your current CV quoting ref: LICTW
May 15, 2024
Full time
Quality Inspector - Leeds - 70,000 Commutable from Leeds, West Yorkshire, South Yorkshire, North Yorkshire & surrounding areas with good access to the motorway network. Are you a CQC Inspector or Inspector for Care Homes with a Care Provider within the adult social care sector, with a knack for regulation and inspection? We have an exciting opportunity for a Regulation and Inspection Specialist in Adult Social Care, working with a leading care home provider. This is a chance to make a real difference! This permanent role offers a competitive salary of 70,000 (inclusive of a 5,000 car allowance), hybrid working, and the opportunity to travel. The role is a unique blend of regulation, inspection, and quality assurance in the adult social care sector. Our client is a reputable care home provider, committed to delivering high-quality services. They believe in continuous improvement and place great importance on the voice of their residents. This company is passionate about providing excellent care and ensuring their services meet regulatory standards. As a Regulation and Inspection Specialist in Adult Social Care, you will: Develop an inspection programme for care home services, reflective of the CQC single inspection framework. Monitor and review evidence, and establish the views of people living in, working in, and visiting our care homes. Benchmark services against the CQC methodologies and act as a critical friend. Analyse and present information in different formats, write reports, and make appropriate recommendations. Interface with the Area Directors to set the requirements for their services. Contribute to developing a culture of continuous improvement. Package and Benefits: As a Regulation and Inspection you will receive: An annual salary of 70,000 (inclusive of a 5,000 car allowance). A pension scheme. 25 days of holiday, plus bank holidays. Flexible and agile working. Mileage payments. Opportunities for continued professional development. The ideal candidate will have: Have a proven background in regulation and inspection across the adult social care sector. Have hands-on CQC experience of inspecting care home services. Be able to effectively benchmark services against the CQC methodologies. Be able to analyse and present information in different formats. Be passionate and motivated about good outcomes for residents. Be able to interface with families. If you've previously held roles such as Care Home Inspector, Adult Social Care Regulator, Quality Assurance Specialist, Compliance Officer, or Care Home Quality Specialist, this role could be a perfect fit for you. If you're passionate about ensuring high standards in adult social care, and have the experience and knowledge of CQC inspection of care home services, we'd love to hear from you. Apply now with your current CV quoting ref: LICTW
Job Title: Consultant in Public Health Directorate : Public Health Pay Level: SML 12 Contract Type: Permanent Working Hours: 37 per week Location: Observatory House/Hybrid DBS requirement : Enhanced The closing date for applications is 6th June 2024 Interviews will be held week commencing 24th June 2024 We are looking for an enthusiastic and dynamic Consultant in Public Health to join our growing team in Slough. We are committed to working alongside our youthful and diverse community to improve health and reduce the stark inequalities evident in our town. Slough is a truly unique place with significant opportunities for improving health and wellbeing. We are renewing our public health programme and need Consultant leadership and skill to drive the development of creative and innovative approaches to meet the needs of our population throughout the life course. The successful candidate will be on the GMC or UKPHR specialist registrar and have a combination of technical and strategic skills alongside the ability to inspire and influence change across organisations. They will lead our health protection function and oversee delivery of prescribed services and health care public health. We work well with our partners, across the Council, in the NHS and the voluntary and community sector. We want to strengthen our work with our residents and are ambitious about designing bespoke programmes that deliver real results for our residents. We offer excellent professional and leadership development opportunities as well as regular CPD. What you'll be doing: As a member of the Public Health Leadership team this post is responsible for: Ensuring that the public health mandated services deliver the full range of benefits are delivered to residents. These services include NHS HealthCheck, 0-19 healthy child programme, substance misuse commissioning and specialist public health support to Frimley ICS. To lead work across all Council directorates as well as influencing partnership boards to maximise health improvement opportunities and the reduction of inequalities in health outcomes amongst residents, both currently and for future generations. To lead and co-ordinate the health protection assurance and work programmes for SBC. To take a whole systems approach to improving health and social outcomes for a particular client group; early years, children, older adults, learning disabilities etc. To manage budgets and staff and contribute to specialist and other training programmes. To deputise for the Deputy Director and Director of Public Health Our Council: Our vision is to make a difference to our communities and our environment and we would love you to join us in our mission! All of our employees, whatever their job, contribute greatly to delivering services to local people - either directly, or by supporting colleagues. We celebrate diversity and are continuously striving for our residents can enjoy fulfilling prosperous and healthy lives. What we offer: We offer a supportive place to grow and develop your career with a real opportunity for your input to be valued and heard. Ambition and innovation will be required now more than ever and you will join a friendly and collaborative environment where you are encouraged to thrive. Alongside a competitive salary, there are a range of great benefits including: Flexible working options to promote work-life balance 26 days annual leave (not including Bank holidays), rising to 30 days between 2 - 5 years' service and 33 days after 5 years' service. Local Government pension scheme Our commitment to equality and diversity through a range of employee networks Wellbeing initiatives Tax - free childcare and childcare services Discounted car parking Season loan ticket - to help with the cost of your rail / bus journey to &a;amp; from work. Interested? For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Tessa Lindfield Director of Public Health: We are a diverse workforce and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds. We aim to foster an inclusive workplace where people are valued, and one which represents the local communities that we serve. Slough Borough Council is proud to be a Disability Confident Employer. A guaranteed interview will be offered to all applicants who have chosen to share that they have a disability on the application form, and can evidence the minimum criteria for the role through their application. We want our application process to be open and accessible. If you wish to make your application in an alternative format, please email quoting the job reference &a;ndash; our Accessibility Statement has more information. Join our team at Slough Borough Council and help accelerate our journey of transformation and growth! We reserve the right to close the advert early. Agency applications will not be considered.
May 15, 2024
Full time
Job Title: Consultant in Public Health Directorate : Public Health Pay Level: SML 12 Contract Type: Permanent Working Hours: 37 per week Location: Observatory House/Hybrid DBS requirement : Enhanced The closing date for applications is 6th June 2024 Interviews will be held week commencing 24th June 2024 We are looking for an enthusiastic and dynamic Consultant in Public Health to join our growing team in Slough. We are committed to working alongside our youthful and diverse community to improve health and reduce the stark inequalities evident in our town. Slough is a truly unique place with significant opportunities for improving health and wellbeing. We are renewing our public health programme and need Consultant leadership and skill to drive the development of creative and innovative approaches to meet the needs of our population throughout the life course. The successful candidate will be on the GMC or UKPHR specialist registrar and have a combination of technical and strategic skills alongside the ability to inspire and influence change across organisations. They will lead our health protection function and oversee delivery of prescribed services and health care public health. We work well with our partners, across the Council, in the NHS and the voluntary and community sector. We want to strengthen our work with our residents and are ambitious about designing bespoke programmes that deliver real results for our residents. We offer excellent professional and leadership development opportunities as well as regular CPD. What you'll be doing: As a member of the Public Health Leadership team this post is responsible for: Ensuring that the public health mandated services deliver the full range of benefits are delivered to residents. These services include NHS HealthCheck, 0-19 healthy child programme, substance misuse commissioning and specialist public health support to Frimley ICS. To lead work across all Council directorates as well as influencing partnership boards to maximise health improvement opportunities and the reduction of inequalities in health outcomes amongst residents, both currently and for future generations. To lead and co-ordinate the health protection assurance and work programmes for SBC. To take a whole systems approach to improving health and social outcomes for a particular client group; early years, children, older adults, learning disabilities etc. To manage budgets and staff and contribute to specialist and other training programmes. To deputise for the Deputy Director and Director of Public Health Our Council: Our vision is to make a difference to our communities and our environment and we would love you to join us in our mission! All of our employees, whatever their job, contribute greatly to delivering services to local people - either directly, or by supporting colleagues. We celebrate diversity and are continuously striving for our residents can enjoy fulfilling prosperous and healthy lives. What we offer: We offer a supportive place to grow and develop your career with a real opportunity for your input to be valued and heard. Ambition and innovation will be required now more than ever and you will join a friendly and collaborative environment where you are encouraged to thrive. Alongside a competitive salary, there are a range of great benefits including: Flexible working options to promote work-life balance 26 days annual leave (not including Bank holidays), rising to 30 days between 2 - 5 years' service and 33 days after 5 years' service. Local Government pension scheme Our commitment to equality and diversity through a range of employee networks Wellbeing initiatives Tax - free childcare and childcare services Discounted car parking Season loan ticket - to help with the cost of your rail / bus journey to &a;amp; from work. Interested? For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Tessa Lindfield Director of Public Health: We are a diverse workforce and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds. We aim to foster an inclusive workplace where people are valued, and one which represents the local communities that we serve. Slough Borough Council is proud to be a Disability Confident Employer. A guaranteed interview will be offered to all applicants who have chosen to share that they have a disability on the application form, and can evidence the minimum criteria for the role through their application. We want our application process to be open and accessible. If you wish to make your application in an alternative format, please email quoting the job reference &a;ndash; our Accessibility Statement has more information. Join our team at Slough Borough Council and help accelerate our journey of transformation and growth! We reserve the right to close the advert early. Agency applications will not be considered.
Derby and Derbyshire Integrated Care Board Director of Place & Partnerships Attractive Salary Joined Up Care Derbyshire (JUCD) serves a population of over a million people living in a diverse region with vibrant urban areas, as well as a vast rural landscape. Our partners include two upper tier local authorities with eight Borough and District Councils, four NHS Foundation Trusts providing hospital and community-based care, one Out of Hours provider, two Place Partnerships, 18 Primary Care Networks, and a region-wide Ambulance service. We also have residential and care home providers, and multiple voluntary, community and independent sector organisations. Whilst we have made significant progress, life expectancy in our populations is still lower than the national average, with a significant gap in health outcomes and access to care between the most and least deprived areas. At the heart of joining up care is our vision to create strong and vibrant communities. We want to work together to improve outcomes for the people we serve, and to ensure they have the best start in life, to stay well, age well and die well. We are seeking a forward-thinking and engaging Director of Place & Partnerships who will report to our Chief Strategy and Delivery Officer, Michelle Arrowsmith, who is also our Deputy Chief Executive. This is an outstanding opportunity to join and lead an established team and work as an instrumental system leader to deliver our Integrated Care Strategy. This is a broad role with responsibility for leading all community health commissioning activity and establishing effective partnerships and integrated structures across health and care services that will drive ongoing delivery of improvement; responding to population priorities and reducing health inequalities at Place. Quickly building trusted relationships with our partners, you will provide assurance to our Board and regulators, and a clarity of direction and purpose for our teams. An experienced, inclusive, and politically astute senior leader, with significant experience in the public, voluntary, or community sector, you will bring a track record of leading strategy development and transformation in complex health or care related environments and across organisational boundaries. Demonstrating passion and determination, your exceptional communication skills will allow you to build credibility and to engage a wide range of stakeholders to deliver key objectives. This is an excellent opportunity to develop your career and bring your talents to a key system leadership role, working with influence to shape health and social care services, and the wellbeing of our populations for the future. To find out more, please contact our advising consultants at GatenbySanderson for an initial and confidential discussion: Joanna Riley, Niamh Blair or Emma Pickup on . Closing date: 9am Monday 10 June Final interviews: w/c 8 July We value and promote diversity and are committed to equality of opportunity for all and appointments made on merit. We particularly welcome applications from people who are from groups that are underrepresented at senior levels in the NHS and wider society, and we are a Disability Confident Employer.
May 15, 2024
Full time
Derby and Derbyshire Integrated Care Board Director of Place & Partnerships Attractive Salary Joined Up Care Derbyshire (JUCD) serves a population of over a million people living in a diverse region with vibrant urban areas, as well as a vast rural landscape. Our partners include two upper tier local authorities with eight Borough and District Councils, four NHS Foundation Trusts providing hospital and community-based care, one Out of Hours provider, two Place Partnerships, 18 Primary Care Networks, and a region-wide Ambulance service. We also have residential and care home providers, and multiple voluntary, community and independent sector organisations. Whilst we have made significant progress, life expectancy in our populations is still lower than the national average, with a significant gap in health outcomes and access to care between the most and least deprived areas. At the heart of joining up care is our vision to create strong and vibrant communities. We want to work together to improve outcomes for the people we serve, and to ensure they have the best start in life, to stay well, age well and die well. We are seeking a forward-thinking and engaging Director of Place & Partnerships who will report to our Chief Strategy and Delivery Officer, Michelle Arrowsmith, who is also our Deputy Chief Executive. This is an outstanding opportunity to join and lead an established team and work as an instrumental system leader to deliver our Integrated Care Strategy. This is a broad role with responsibility for leading all community health commissioning activity and establishing effective partnerships and integrated structures across health and care services that will drive ongoing delivery of improvement; responding to population priorities and reducing health inequalities at Place. Quickly building trusted relationships with our partners, you will provide assurance to our Board and regulators, and a clarity of direction and purpose for our teams. An experienced, inclusive, and politically astute senior leader, with significant experience in the public, voluntary, or community sector, you will bring a track record of leading strategy development and transformation in complex health or care related environments and across organisational boundaries. Demonstrating passion and determination, your exceptional communication skills will allow you to build credibility and to engage a wide range of stakeholders to deliver key objectives. This is an excellent opportunity to develop your career and bring your talents to a key system leadership role, working with influence to shape health and social care services, and the wellbeing of our populations for the future. To find out more, please contact our advising consultants at GatenbySanderson for an initial and confidential discussion: Joanna Riley, Niamh Blair or Emma Pickup on . Closing date: 9am Monday 10 June Final interviews: w/c 8 July We value and promote diversity and are committed to equality of opportunity for all and appointments made on merit. We particularly welcome applications from people who are from groups that are underrepresented at senior levels in the NHS and wider society, and we are a Disability Confident Employer.
HIGHTOWN HOUSING ASSOCIATION
Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire
We are looking for a committed and motivated person to provide a high-quality HR service, advising on a range of employee relation issues in a small, dynamic and friendly Human Resource team working for a company who values its employees and residents we support. Who are we? At Hightown, we're a charitable housing association that builds homes and supports people. We provide affordable homes and a wide range of care and supported housing services across Hertfordshire, Bedfordshire, Buckinghamshire and Berkshire. Our aim is to deliver demonstrable social value and impact in all of our activities. To support the fantastic work we do we are seeking to recruit an Employee Relations Officer to help support the wider Human Resources team as they develop and deploy policies and procedures which support our People Plans across the whole company. About the Role Working as part of a dedicated and committed in-house HR Team you will support the full employee lifecycle and; Advise managers and staff on all ER issues and lead on case management including Absence, Flexible Working, Probation, Capability Confidently and proactively review, update and develop policies to support the People Plan in line with legislation and best practice Provide support to the Employee Relations Manager, including maintaining databases, preparing letter templates, attending meetings, taking minutes, filing, policy research and updates Prepare and analyse data for regular HR reports Support wider HR initiatives as required Who we are looking for To be successful in the role you will be able to demonstrate experience of working in a HR team and have; Casework experience within Employee Relations and knowledge of employment law and best practice Experience in delivering an HR service within a busy working environment Confidence in delivering advice to all levels of staff and challenge constructively where necessary A passion for reducing absence and promoting health and wellbeing A high level of organisational skills with the ability to understand detailed information A CIPD qualification or part qualified or equivalent experience Additionally the successful candidate will share our core values: At Hightown we ensure our workplace values are at the heart of everything we do. Our values are: Putting our residents and service users first Treating people with respect, promoting independence and choice Developing passionate and committed teams Being cost effective without compromising standards or safety Our Benefits In return for your hard work and commitment, we offer a considerable benefits package which includes: Generous annual leave allowance of 33 days per year including bank holidays, rising with service to 35 days Competitive salary of 33,425 pa for a 35 hour week Ability to work from home two days per week by agreement Workplace Pension Scheme Free staff car park facility Discretionary annual bonus based on satisfactory performance Monthly attendance bonus of 1.25% Regular market reviews of salary and cost of living Life assurance cover of three times your annual salary Employee health and wellbeing programmes & access to onsite gym facilities Ongoing training and support to deliver outstanding support Closing date: Wednesday 22nd May 2024 Interview date: Tuesday 28th and Wednesday 29th May 2024 Please ensure that you make your application as soon as possible. If we have a high number of applications we may close the vacancy earlier. We are an Equal Opportunities and Disability Confident Employer.
May 14, 2024
Full time
We are looking for a committed and motivated person to provide a high-quality HR service, advising on a range of employee relation issues in a small, dynamic and friendly Human Resource team working for a company who values its employees and residents we support. Who are we? At Hightown, we're a charitable housing association that builds homes and supports people. We provide affordable homes and a wide range of care and supported housing services across Hertfordshire, Bedfordshire, Buckinghamshire and Berkshire. Our aim is to deliver demonstrable social value and impact in all of our activities. To support the fantastic work we do we are seeking to recruit an Employee Relations Officer to help support the wider Human Resources team as they develop and deploy policies and procedures which support our People Plans across the whole company. About the Role Working as part of a dedicated and committed in-house HR Team you will support the full employee lifecycle and; Advise managers and staff on all ER issues and lead on case management including Absence, Flexible Working, Probation, Capability Confidently and proactively review, update and develop policies to support the People Plan in line with legislation and best practice Provide support to the Employee Relations Manager, including maintaining databases, preparing letter templates, attending meetings, taking minutes, filing, policy research and updates Prepare and analyse data for regular HR reports Support wider HR initiatives as required Who we are looking for To be successful in the role you will be able to demonstrate experience of working in a HR team and have; Casework experience within Employee Relations and knowledge of employment law and best practice Experience in delivering an HR service within a busy working environment Confidence in delivering advice to all levels of staff and challenge constructively where necessary A passion for reducing absence and promoting health and wellbeing A high level of organisational skills with the ability to understand detailed information A CIPD qualification or part qualified or equivalent experience Additionally the successful candidate will share our core values: At Hightown we ensure our workplace values are at the heart of everything we do. Our values are: Putting our residents and service users first Treating people with respect, promoting independence and choice Developing passionate and committed teams Being cost effective without compromising standards or safety Our Benefits In return for your hard work and commitment, we offer a considerable benefits package which includes: Generous annual leave allowance of 33 days per year including bank holidays, rising with service to 35 days Competitive salary of 33,425 pa for a 35 hour week Ability to work from home two days per week by agreement Workplace Pension Scheme Free staff car park facility Discretionary annual bonus based on satisfactory performance Monthly attendance bonus of 1.25% Regular market reviews of salary and cost of living Life assurance cover of three times your annual salary Employee health and wellbeing programmes & access to onsite gym facilities Ongoing training and support to deliver outstanding support Closing date: Wednesday 22nd May 2024 Interview date: Tuesday 28th and Wednesday 29th May 2024 Please ensure that you make your application as soon as possible. If we have a high number of applications we may close the vacancy earlier. We are an Equal Opportunities and Disability Confident Employer.