Job Title: Level 3 nursery nurse Location: Sheffield Start Date: ASAP Salary: £90 - £120 per day This is an exciting and fulfilling role that incorporates lots of variety. As a Early Years practitioner you will spend your days looking after children from 3 months old, right up to toddlers. You ll ensure that the children have fun whilst being sensitive and attentive to their individual needs. As an Early years Practitioner, you will need to be confident in speaking to parents, work well within a team and communicate effectively with others. As part of the team we will offer training and personal development. Qualifications: - Minimum of a Level 3 in childcare or equivalent; - Previous experience working with young children in a childcare or educational setting - Knowledge of child development principles and best practices in early childhood education - Strong communication skills, both verbal and written, to effectively interact with children, parents, and colleagues - Ability to adapt to the individual needs of each child and provide appropriate support and guidance - CPR and First Aid certification (or willingness to obtain) - Ability to pass a background check Skills: - Patience and compassion for working with young children - Creativity in designing engaging and educational activities - Strong organizational skills to manage classroom materials and resources - Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team - Excellent observation skills to monitor children's behaviour and progress In return you can expect to receive: - Competitive rates of pay - A dedicated team of consultants available 24/7 to help you with the onboarding process - CPD Courses and certificates as part of the My-Progression channel - Guaranteed Payment Scheme Terms and Conditions apply - TeacherActive Referral Scheme Receive up to £200 when you refer a friend Terms and Conditions apply Our staff are paid on a PAYE basis, so you can rest assured that you re paying the right level of TAX and National Insurance and there s no messing around with admin charges coming out of your hard earned cash. If you are interested in this position, then click APPLY NOW and I will be in touch regarding this fantastic opportunity. All applicants will be contacted to discuss suitability and then invited to register with TeacherActive. Registration involves an enhanced DBS check, ID checks and will require you to supply good professional references. We pride ourselves on excellent service. We can provide a wide range of opportunities in schools and other educational institutions, with good rates of pay, at times to suit your needs. Regular external audits have shown repeatedly that our standards are exceptional. We are passionate about finding the right staff for each environment. TeacherActive is an equal opportunities employer, and operates as an Employment Business in providing temporary or contract job-seeking services.
Apr 17, 2024
Seasonal
Job Title: Level 3 nursery nurse Location: Sheffield Start Date: ASAP Salary: £90 - £120 per day This is an exciting and fulfilling role that incorporates lots of variety. As a Early Years practitioner you will spend your days looking after children from 3 months old, right up to toddlers. You ll ensure that the children have fun whilst being sensitive and attentive to their individual needs. As an Early years Practitioner, you will need to be confident in speaking to parents, work well within a team and communicate effectively with others. As part of the team we will offer training and personal development. Qualifications: - Minimum of a Level 3 in childcare or equivalent; - Previous experience working with young children in a childcare or educational setting - Knowledge of child development principles and best practices in early childhood education - Strong communication skills, both verbal and written, to effectively interact with children, parents, and colleagues - Ability to adapt to the individual needs of each child and provide appropriate support and guidance - CPR and First Aid certification (or willingness to obtain) - Ability to pass a background check Skills: - Patience and compassion for working with young children - Creativity in designing engaging and educational activities - Strong organizational skills to manage classroom materials and resources - Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team - Excellent observation skills to monitor children's behaviour and progress In return you can expect to receive: - Competitive rates of pay - A dedicated team of consultants available 24/7 to help you with the onboarding process - CPD Courses and certificates as part of the My-Progression channel - Guaranteed Payment Scheme Terms and Conditions apply - TeacherActive Referral Scheme Receive up to £200 when you refer a friend Terms and Conditions apply Our staff are paid on a PAYE basis, so you can rest assured that you re paying the right level of TAX and National Insurance and there s no messing around with admin charges coming out of your hard earned cash. If you are interested in this position, then click APPLY NOW and I will be in touch regarding this fantastic opportunity. All applicants will be contacted to discuss suitability and then invited to register with TeacherActive. Registration involves an enhanced DBS check, ID checks and will require you to supply good professional references. We pride ourselves on excellent service. We can provide a wide range of opportunities in schools and other educational institutions, with good rates of pay, at times to suit your needs. Regular external audits have shown repeatedly that our standards are exceptional. We are passionate about finding the right staff for each environment. TeacherActive is an equal opportunities employer, and operates as an Employment Business in providing temporary or contract job-seeking services.
Bright Horizons Family Solutions
Greenwich, London
Nursery: Bright Horizons New Eltham Day Nursery and Preschool Salary: £28,274.40 - £33,600.00(dependant on qualification/s and experience) Location: New Eltham, London We are looking for a full time, Level 3 qualified Forest School Leader to join our Bright Horizons New Eltham Nursery. Purpose of Role: As Forest School Leader, you will work alongside the Room Leader to deliver exceptional care and education to children, through the delivery of Forest School sessions. The role of the Forest School Leader is to take responsibility for leading the Forest School aspects of the curriculum, working closely with other members of the nursery team to meet children's specific interests, reviewing children's progress, and offering specialist support in the Forest School area with colleagues, overseeing and supporting team members during these sessions. Responsible for: Delivering the highest quality teaching and care standards, supporting 121 meetings with colleagues, families, and other professionals to support each child's development towards their personal milestones. Plan, prepare and deliver purposeful and productive Forest School activities for children to promote learning across all areas of the curriculum. Providing clear leadership in the forest/outdoor learning environment, including mentoring and coaching team members Acting as an approachable leader and effective role model and support to the nursery team Implementing the forest school approach, leading the process of observation and planning of forest school activities to meet the learning needs of all children and supports their interests. Leading a Health and Safety Culture during forest school activities, ensuring robust procedures are followed, and manage appropriate risks, so that regulatory standards set by the regulator are met and children learn how to manage their safety outdoors effectively. Ensuring relevant Keeping Everyone Safe in Forest School policies and procedures are followed, continuously demonstrating behaviours to children, colleagues and parents, which underpin a high performing safety culture. Working collaboratively with colleagues and the Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) to protect and safeguard children, families, and colleagues. Workings as part of a larger team to ensure all essential day-to-day tasks are completed in line with nursery demands i.e., hygiene standards and activity preparation. Continually identify and reflect on new ideas and initiatives, including feedback from external professionals, and colleagues within the organisation to positively impact on future practice. Continuation of personal professional development to ensure your knowledge and skills are up to date, and relevant to the role of Forest School leader. Essential Experience: Significant experience of working with children under 8 years old within a Forest School and/or a Nature Kindergarden or similar natural outdoor learning environment Knowledge of the EYFS Expert knowledge of Forest School principles and philosophy Experience supporting and inspiring children of all abilities and backgrounds Working in a multi-disciplinary nursery team to achieve positive working relationships through effective communication, leadership, and guidance Record of on-going training and/or professional development Experience of child protection and safeguarding policies and procedures Experience Desirable: Experience of leading Forest School sessions in a nursery or EYFS environment Experience working with SEN/EAL Coaching and mentoring Qualifications Level 3 Forest School Leadership qualification (or equivalent accredited outdoor learning qualification) Full and valid Early Childhood level 3 qualification Forest School First Aid Paediatric First Aid Level 2 Food Hygiene Relevant safeguarding/ child protection training undertaken, with a willingness to update training regularly Personal attributes Ability to communicate clearly verbally and in writing with a variety of audiences, adults and children Reflective, inspiring practitioner, seeking to continually improve and develop quality of practice Energy and resilience Ability to work in partnership with parents and other professionals Ability to build trust and develop cohesive teams, with strong empathy to understand child and parents view, clear expectations and fair-minded Ability to self-motivate, managing own time whilst being flexible, adaptable, and embracing new ways of working _Bright Horizons are committed to creating inclusive environments where everyone has a sense of belonging and has the opportunity to contribute and thrive in meaningful and impactful ways. We are an inclusive employer and welcome people from all backgrounds to apply. We will consider reasonable adjustments required by applicants. Please note, due to our sector all roles are subject to an Enhanced DBS. _ INDLDNM Job Types: Full-time, Permanent Pay: £28,274.40-£33,600.00 per year Benefits: Additional leave Childcare Company events Company pension Cycle to work scheme Employee discount Employee mentoring programme Health & wellbeing programme Referral programme Sabbatical Store discount Schedule: Day shift Monday to Friday No weekends Experience: Childcare: 1 year (preferred) Nursery: 1 year (preferred) Work Location: In person
Apr 17, 2024
Full time
Nursery: Bright Horizons New Eltham Day Nursery and Preschool Salary: £28,274.40 - £33,600.00(dependant on qualification/s and experience) Location: New Eltham, London We are looking for a full time, Level 3 qualified Forest School Leader to join our Bright Horizons New Eltham Nursery. Purpose of Role: As Forest School Leader, you will work alongside the Room Leader to deliver exceptional care and education to children, through the delivery of Forest School sessions. The role of the Forest School Leader is to take responsibility for leading the Forest School aspects of the curriculum, working closely with other members of the nursery team to meet children's specific interests, reviewing children's progress, and offering specialist support in the Forest School area with colleagues, overseeing and supporting team members during these sessions. Responsible for: Delivering the highest quality teaching and care standards, supporting 121 meetings with colleagues, families, and other professionals to support each child's development towards their personal milestones. Plan, prepare and deliver purposeful and productive Forest School activities for children to promote learning across all areas of the curriculum. Providing clear leadership in the forest/outdoor learning environment, including mentoring and coaching team members Acting as an approachable leader and effective role model and support to the nursery team Implementing the forest school approach, leading the process of observation and planning of forest school activities to meet the learning needs of all children and supports their interests. Leading a Health and Safety Culture during forest school activities, ensuring robust procedures are followed, and manage appropriate risks, so that regulatory standards set by the regulator are met and children learn how to manage their safety outdoors effectively. Ensuring relevant Keeping Everyone Safe in Forest School policies and procedures are followed, continuously demonstrating behaviours to children, colleagues and parents, which underpin a high performing safety culture. Working collaboratively with colleagues and the Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) to protect and safeguard children, families, and colleagues. Workings as part of a larger team to ensure all essential day-to-day tasks are completed in line with nursery demands i.e., hygiene standards and activity preparation. Continually identify and reflect on new ideas and initiatives, including feedback from external professionals, and colleagues within the organisation to positively impact on future practice. Continuation of personal professional development to ensure your knowledge and skills are up to date, and relevant to the role of Forest School leader. Essential Experience: Significant experience of working with children under 8 years old within a Forest School and/or a Nature Kindergarden or similar natural outdoor learning environment Knowledge of the EYFS Expert knowledge of Forest School principles and philosophy Experience supporting and inspiring children of all abilities and backgrounds Working in a multi-disciplinary nursery team to achieve positive working relationships through effective communication, leadership, and guidance Record of on-going training and/or professional development Experience of child protection and safeguarding policies and procedures Experience Desirable: Experience of leading Forest School sessions in a nursery or EYFS environment Experience working with SEN/EAL Coaching and mentoring Qualifications Level 3 Forest School Leadership qualification (or equivalent accredited outdoor learning qualification) Full and valid Early Childhood level 3 qualification Forest School First Aid Paediatric First Aid Level 2 Food Hygiene Relevant safeguarding/ child protection training undertaken, with a willingness to update training regularly Personal attributes Ability to communicate clearly verbally and in writing with a variety of audiences, adults and children Reflective, inspiring practitioner, seeking to continually improve and develop quality of practice Energy and resilience Ability to work in partnership with parents and other professionals Ability to build trust and develop cohesive teams, with strong empathy to understand child and parents view, clear expectations and fair-minded Ability to self-motivate, managing own time whilst being flexible, adaptable, and embracing new ways of working _Bright Horizons are committed to creating inclusive environments where everyone has a sense of belonging and has the opportunity to contribute and thrive in meaningful and impactful ways. We are an inclusive employer and welcome people from all backgrounds to apply. We will consider reasonable adjustments required by applicants. Please note, due to our sector all roles are subject to an Enhanced DBS. _ INDLDNM Job Types: Full-time, Permanent Pay: £28,274.40-£33,600.00 per year Benefits: Additional leave Childcare Company events Company pension Cycle to work scheme Employee discount Employee mentoring programme Health & wellbeing programme Referral programme Sabbatical Store discount Schedule: Day shift Monday to Friday No weekends Experience: Childcare: 1 year (preferred) Nursery: 1 year (preferred) Work Location: In person
Bright Horizons Family Solutions
Greenwich, London
Nursery: Bright Horizons New Eltham Day Nursery and Preschool Salary: £29,845.20 - £35,904.00 (dependant on qualification/s and experience) Location: New Eltham, London _We have positions based in our Toddlers and Pre-school Room _ We are looking for a full time, Level 3 qualified Room Leader to join our Bright Horizons New Eltham Nursery, situated New Eltham, Sidcup Road. Very close to New Eltham station and bus links. The nursery offers an incredible outdoor space, Forest school, large staff kitchen and lounge area. What we can offer you Our benefits include, but are not limited to; Above industry standard salary, with annual salary reviews Discounted childcare of 50% for first child Up to 33 days holiday per year, with the option to buy additional days Smart Health access, including 24/7 access to Virtual GP appointments, fitness programmes and mental health support Financial support through early access to wages, low interest debt consolidation loans and a wide variety of discounts across high street brands, travel, utilities and days out Development programme access for every stage of your career, tailored to your individual journey, with opportunities across our network of nurseries Access to our Future Leaders programme, preparing you to step into a Third in Charge position Employee Appreciation throughout the year including our annual Awards of Excellence gala's Happy to Talk Flexible Working Why Bright Horizons? We are driven by our HEART values (Honesty, Excellence, Accountability, Respect, and Teamwork). If your values align, you'd be a great fit to join one of our 300 nurseries across the UK. We've also been voted Great Place to Work every year since 2006 - as well achieving Great Place for Wellbeing and Great Place for Women. Did you know, Bright Horizons Foundation for Children charity has been established since 2005 supporting the lives of thousands of children and families in crisis, across almost 100 locations? Each Bright Horizons colleague is entitled to a paid volunteer day every year! What you'll be doing Lead, mentor and inspire a team to deliver exceptional care and education Ensure the learning environment provides consistent stimulation and engaging activities for the children, across both the indoor and outdoor areas Deliver and plan rich learning opportunities and exceptional care, to help all children to develop and meet their individual milestones Develop and maintain strong partnerships with colleagues, parents and/or carers, as well as other professionals, to meet the individual needs of each child Promote and ensure child welfare, protection, health and safety and safeguarding Work with colleagues to maintain a positive, happy and safe environment What we're looking for Full and Relevant Level 3 or above Early Years qualification (essential) Previous experience working within an Early Years setting - ideally as a Room Leader, Nursery Nurse, Nursery Practitioner, Early Years Educator or similar Sound understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage Strong knowledge and understanding of Safeguarding, Child Protection, and the wider legislative requirements for working with children Ability to build trust and strong working relationships with both colleagues and parents Ability to use a variety of communication techniques with both children and adults _Bright Horizons are committed to creating inclusive environments where everyone has a sense of belonging and has the opportunity to contribute and thrive in meaningful and impactful ways. We are an inclusive employer and welcome people from all backgrounds to apply. We will consider reasonable adjustments required by applicants. Please note, due to our sector all roles are subject to an Enhanced DBS._ INDLDNM Job Types: Full-time, Permanent Pay: £27,231.00-£35,904.00 per year Benefits: Additional leave Childcare Company events Company pension Cycle to work scheme Employee discount Employee mentoring programme Health & wellbeing programme Referral programme Sabbatical Store discount Schedule: 10 hour shift 8 hour shift Day shift Monday to Friday No weekends Education: A-Level or equivalent (preferred) Experience: Childcare: 2 years (preferred) Nursery: 2 years (preferred) Work Location: In person
Apr 17, 2024
Full time
Nursery: Bright Horizons New Eltham Day Nursery and Preschool Salary: £29,845.20 - £35,904.00 (dependant on qualification/s and experience) Location: New Eltham, London _We have positions based in our Toddlers and Pre-school Room _ We are looking for a full time, Level 3 qualified Room Leader to join our Bright Horizons New Eltham Nursery, situated New Eltham, Sidcup Road. Very close to New Eltham station and bus links. The nursery offers an incredible outdoor space, Forest school, large staff kitchen and lounge area. What we can offer you Our benefits include, but are not limited to; Above industry standard salary, with annual salary reviews Discounted childcare of 50% for first child Up to 33 days holiday per year, with the option to buy additional days Smart Health access, including 24/7 access to Virtual GP appointments, fitness programmes and mental health support Financial support through early access to wages, low interest debt consolidation loans and a wide variety of discounts across high street brands, travel, utilities and days out Development programme access for every stage of your career, tailored to your individual journey, with opportunities across our network of nurseries Access to our Future Leaders programme, preparing you to step into a Third in Charge position Employee Appreciation throughout the year including our annual Awards of Excellence gala's Happy to Talk Flexible Working Why Bright Horizons? We are driven by our HEART values (Honesty, Excellence, Accountability, Respect, and Teamwork). If your values align, you'd be a great fit to join one of our 300 nurseries across the UK. We've also been voted Great Place to Work every year since 2006 - as well achieving Great Place for Wellbeing and Great Place for Women. Did you know, Bright Horizons Foundation for Children charity has been established since 2005 supporting the lives of thousands of children and families in crisis, across almost 100 locations? Each Bright Horizons colleague is entitled to a paid volunteer day every year! What you'll be doing Lead, mentor and inspire a team to deliver exceptional care and education Ensure the learning environment provides consistent stimulation and engaging activities for the children, across both the indoor and outdoor areas Deliver and plan rich learning opportunities and exceptional care, to help all children to develop and meet their individual milestones Develop and maintain strong partnerships with colleagues, parents and/or carers, as well as other professionals, to meet the individual needs of each child Promote and ensure child welfare, protection, health and safety and safeguarding Work with colleagues to maintain a positive, happy and safe environment What we're looking for Full and Relevant Level 3 or above Early Years qualification (essential) Previous experience working within an Early Years setting - ideally as a Room Leader, Nursery Nurse, Nursery Practitioner, Early Years Educator or similar Sound understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage Strong knowledge and understanding of Safeguarding, Child Protection, and the wider legislative requirements for working with children Ability to build trust and strong working relationships with both colleagues and parents Ability to use a variety of communication techniques with both children and adults _Bright Horizons are committed to creating inclusive environments where everyone has a sense of belonging and has the opportunity to contribute and thrive in meaningful and impactful ways. We are an inclusive employer and welcome people from all backgrounds to apply. We will consider reasonable adjustments required by applicants. Please note, due to our sector all roles are subject to an Enhanced DBS._ INDLDNM Job Types: Full-time, Permanent Pay: £27,231.00-£35,904.00 per year Benefits: Additional leave Childcare Company events Company pension Cycle to work scheme Employee discount Employee mentoring programme Health & wellbeing programme Referral programme Sabbatical Store discount Schedule: 10 hour shift 8 hour shift Day shift Monday to Friday No weekends Education: A-Level or equivalent (preferred) Experience: Childcare: 2 years (preferred) Nursery: 2 years (preferred) Work Location: In person
Social Worker (MARRS) Social Work in Cornwall Make a difference - Children's Social Work in Cornwall 'Cornwall's ambitious, outward-facing senior leadership team promotes a strong culture of learning and development. It has made excellent use of learning from research, best practice and peer reviews.' 'Social workers have a very good understanding of the children they work with; they visit them regularly and ensure that their needs are holistically well considered' 'Staff development is delivered through an effective and well-targeted workforce development framework. Staff morale is high.' OFSTED 2019 - OUTSTANDING GRADING The Service & Team: Social workers make a real difference to the lives of children in Cornwall. We believe that the children of Cornwall deserve the very best. We put their needs at the heart of everything we do and we are looking for people who share our determination to improve their lives and make a brighter future. If you believe in humane, relationship-based social work with children and families we offer the opportunity to develop your social work career in an innovative and ambitious children's service in one of the most beautiful parts of the country. The Role: We are looking for a qualified Social Worker with experience of working with young people (13-18 yrs) to join the Sowenna Team. Sowenna, meaning "success" is Cornwall's first Children and Adolescent Mental Health (CAMHS) Inpatient Unit providing treatment for young people aged between 13 and 18yrs and working collaboratively with the Community CAMHS teams, ensuring a seamless whole service approach. The Sowenna Social Worker will work as part of the multi-disciplinary team and be responsible for ensuring the social care needs of individual patients are met. They will also contribute to the overall safeguarding agenda and provide specialist social work knowledge and expertise. In addition, there will be an opportunity to take a lead role in developing the service user agenda and participate in the unit's clinical, teaching and research programmes. You will be an experienced practitioner. Your experience will enable you to evidence how you have applied your learning to your practice; and you will have a proven track record of excellent practice that improves the lives of children. This role will sit within the Gweres Tus Yowynk (GTY - Helping Young People) Specialist Adolescent Service and your work will compliment that of other colleagues from health and social care who are part of the Multi Agency Rapid Response Service (GTY MARRS) This is a public/customer-facing role, where the statutory English language requirement for public sector workers applies. This position will be subject to an enhanced criminal record disclosure check. For an informal discussion contact Chloe Ellis MARRS Team Manager - : What you'll need to succeed: You will be a social worker registered with Social Work England who will have: Previous experience working within a social care environment A proven track record of excellent practice that improves the lives of children An interest in adolescents and mental health High-level written and verbal communication skills to build effective professional relationships with families and other professionals Knowledge and understanding of the legislation, models and theories relevant to children's social work, and the ability to evidence how you have applied your learning to your practice The skills to undertake assessments and to use evidence-based practice tools to devise, implement and review care plans If your experience as a social worker is within another sector (such as Adult Social Care or the Voluntary sector), we provide additional support to transition into children and families social work through a supported induction period. Please note: If you have qualified within the last 2 years, but not completed your Assessed and Supported Year of Employment (ASYE) we would welcome your application as a Newly Qualified Social Worker (NQSW) in order to access Cornwall's ASYE programme which runs twice yearly. You would need to apply for our NQSW adverts which are advertised separately. What you'll get in return: We actively encourage and enable our practitioners to progress and reward them for their commitment and expertise. If you are committed to continuing professional development, can demonstrate learning in your practice and in improved outcomes for the children you help and protect, we will provide you with the career options and remuneration that match your expertise. We support our social workers to stay in front line practice as advanced practitioners or move to front line management, both of which attract the same pay. As part of our commitment to outstanding practice, we have put in place a comprehensive core curriculum and career and qualification pathway for our social workers to develop their knowledge and skills to deliver the most effective social work intervention with children and families. Cornwall is one of the best places in the country to live, work and bring up a family. It's location and landscape offer unique opportunities for a healthier, happier way of life. We are committed to supporting the wellbeing of our staff and we recognise that resilient Social Workers need a good work/life balance as well as supportive leadership and support in the workplace. In recognition of the vital contribution you make, we offer an attractive package of benefits including: Welcome bonus of £4000 for qualified Social Workers who are new to social work in Cornwall and have completed their ASYE £3000 Annual Market Supplement for Advanced Practitioners A generous relocation package An individualised induction to meet your specific needs and learning An excellent core curriculum to support your ongoing development with a high-quality programme of evidence-based learning and development to enhance skills and practice. An outstanding career and qualification pathway, recognised by Ofsted as a foundation of Cornwall's good practice, which will support your progression. Support from our dedicated Practice Educators throughout your progression pathway Regular, high-quality case and reflective supervision Supportive management and leadership Support to access temporary accommodation if moving from outside of Cornwall Access to a Cornwall Council lease car 26 days paid annual leave per year (rising with length of service), plus bank holidays Flexible working opportunities, including part-time hours and homeworking A license to access Community Care Inform and Research in Practice. Payment of your Social Work England registration fees. A competitive starting salary and the opportunity to increase your pay further as you progress
Apr 17, 2024
Full time
Social Worker (MARRS) Social Work in Cornwall Make a difference - Children's Social Work in Cornwall 'Cornwall's ambitious, outward-facing senior leadership team promotes a strong culture of learning and development. It has made excellent use of learning from research, best practice and peer reviews.' 'Social workers have a very good understanding of the children they work with; they visit them regularly and ensure that their needs are holistically well considered' 'Staff development is delivered through an effective and well-targeted workforce development framework. Staff morale is high.' OFSTED 2019 - OUTSTANDING GRADING The Service & Team: Social workers make a real difference to the lives of children in Cornwall. We believe that the children of Cornwall deserve the very best. We put their needs at the heart of everything we do and we are looking for people who share our determination to improve their lives and make a brighter future. If you believe in humane, relationship-based social work with children and families we offer the opportunity to develop your social work career in an innovative and ambitious children's service in one of the most beautiful parts of the country. The Role: We are looking for a qualified Social Worker with experience of working with young people (13-18 yrs) to join the Sowenna Team. Sowenna, meaning "success" is Cornwall's first Children and Adolescent Mental Health (CAMHS) Inpatient Unit providing treatment for young people aged between 13 and 18yrs and working collaboratively with the Community CAMHS teams, ensuring a seamless whole service approach. The Sowenna Social Worker will work as part of the multi-disciplinary team and be responsible for ensuring the social care needs of individual patients are met. They will also contribute to the overall safeguarding agenda and provide specialist social work knowledge and expertise. In addition, there will be an opportunity to take a lead role in developing the service user agenda and participate in the unit's clinical, teaching and research programmes. You will be an experienced practitioner. Your experience will enable you to evidence how you have applied your learning to your practice; and you will have a proven track record of excellent practice that improves the lives of children. This role will sit within the Gweres Tus Yowynk (GTY - Helping Young People) Specialist Adolescent Service and your work will compliment that of other colleagues from health and social care who are part of the Multi Agency Rapid Response Service (GTY MARRS) This is a public/customer-facing role, where the statutory English language requirement for public sector workers applies. This position will be subject to an enhanced criminal record disclosure check. For an informal discussion contact Chloe Ellis MARRS Team Manager - : What you'll need to succeed: You will be a social worker registered with Social Work England who will have: Previous experience working within a social care environment A proven track record of excellent practice that improves the lives of children An interest in adolescents and mental health High-level written and verbal communication skills to build effective professional relationships with families and other professionals Knowledge and understanding of the legislation, models and theories relevant to children's social work, and the ability to evidence how you have applied your learning to your practice The skills to undertake assessments and to use evidence-based practice tools to devise, implement and review care plans If your experience as a social worker is within another sector (such as Adult Social Care or the Voluntary sector), we provide additional support to transition into children and families social work through a supported induction period. Please note: If you have qualified within the last 2 years, but not completed your Assessed and Supported Year of Employment (ASYE) we would welcome your application as a Newly Qualified Social Worker (NQSW) in order to access Cornwall's ASYE programme which runs twice yearly. You would need to apply for our NQSW adverts which are advertised separately. What you'll get in return: We actively encourage and enable our practitioners to progress and reward them for their commitment and expertise. If you are committed to continuing professional development, can demonstrate learning in your practice and in improved outcomes for the children you help and protect, we will provide you with the career options and remuneration that match your expertise. We support our social workers to stay in front line practice as advanced practitioners or move to front line management, both of which attract the same pay. As part of our commitment to outstanding practice, we have put in place a comprehensive core curriculum and career and qualification pathway for our social workers to develop their knowledge and skills to deliver the most effective social work intervention with children and families. Cornwall is one of the best places in the country to live, work and bring up a family. It's location and landscape offer unique opportunities for a healthier, happier way of life. We are committed to supporting the wellbeing of our staff and we recognise that resilient Social Workers need a good work/life balance as well as supportive leadership and support in the workplace. In recognition of the vital contribution you make, we offer an attractive package of benefits including: Welcome bonus of £4000 for qualified Social Workers who are new to social work in Cornwall and have completed their ASYE £3000 Annual Market Supplement for Advanced Practitioners A generous relocation package An individualised induction to meet your specific needs and learning An excellent core curriculum to support your ongoing development with a high-quality programme of evidence-based learning and development to enhance skills and practice. An outstanding career and qualification pathway, recognised by Ofsted as a foundation of Cornwall's good practice, which will support your progression. Support from our dedicated Practice Educators throughout your progression pathway Regular, high-quality case and reflective supervision Supportive management and leadership Support to access temporary accommodation if moving from outside of Cornwall Access to a Cornwall Council lease car 26 days paid annual leave per year (rising with length of service), plus bank holidays Flexible working opportunities, including part-time hours and homeworking A license to access Community Care Inform and Research in Practice. Payment of your Social Work England registration fees. A competitive starting salary and the opportunity to increase your pay further as you progress
Hays is working with a voluntary organisation to recruit a Project Worker in Portadown. A voluntary organisation that has been working for over 50 years to reduce crime and its impact on people and communities across Northern Ireland. In 2022/23 we supported 5,581 individuals and families across 27 projects, working with: Children & young people : believing that e arly interventions can help children and young people to make positive life choices and avoid risk-taking behaviours. Families affected by imprisonment: believing people in prison and their families have the right to maintain (or not) relationships and helping families to access services strengthens their ability to cope, achieve effective resettlement and desist from crime. Adults in prison and in the community : believing that supporting people who have offended/who are at risk of offending to make positive choices contributes to from crime. Job Title: SESSIONAL PROJECT WORKER - Early Intervention Support Service (EISS) Accountable to: SENIOR PRACTITIONER - Early Intervention Support Service Salary: Grade 4 (£27,852 FTE - 35hrs) . Pro rata for PT hours. Hours: Flexible. Between 14-35hrs per week depending on the employee's availability. Duration: Required for a minimum of 12 weeks. Please do not apply if you cannot commit to 12 weeks or more. Key Responsibilities To work with families on a one-to-one basis using a variety of interventions to identify needs and achieve positive outcomes. Work in partnership with parents/carers to empower them to achieve better outcomes for their children. Complete initial assessments of family's needs using a strengths-based approach to identify and plan the support required. Mentor and motivate families to understand the benefit of relevant activities. Manage own workload, administration and diary commitments, maintain records, including reports of all interactions. To work in partnership with other service providers and a range of stakeholders to provide an effective service for children and young people. Maintain knowledge of local service provision for appropriate sign posting and referrals. Implement appropriate methods of assessment and action plan for each individual family. Promote and represent the project within the communities it serves. Ensure the efficient and effective use of project resources. Report directly to the EISS senior practitioner, exchanging information in relation to practice and safeguarding, and ensure all necessary reports are made available within appropriate timescales. Keep up to date with and adhere to current relevant legislation (including Confidentiality, Safeguarding, Equality, Diversity and Inclusion), and appropriate regional strategies which underpin/inform early intervention, including NIACRO's policies. Use a range of applications and databases, to contribute to demonstrating outcomes and impact, along with fulfilling general administrative duties. The postholders will, from time to time, be required to undertake any other reasonable duties which may be requested by the line manager including co-working with relevant projects; they w ill be required to be flexible and where appropriate provide cover during periods of staff absences to ensure continuous service delivery. Person Specification. For each of the essential criteria, candidates are expected to evidence how they meet the specific requirements. The panel cannot draw inferences from the material supplied so clear evidence must be stated if the candidate is to be deemed to have met the essential criteria. Essential Criteria A certificate level qualification in a relevant discipline (minimum NVQ level 3 or equivalent). For example, Health & Social Care, Working with Offending Behaviour, Youth and Community. At least two years of post-qualification experience working in a multi-disciplinary team providing services to families. OR At least five years' experience working in a multi-disciplinary team providing services to families and children between 0-18 years in a home or community setting. AND Good interpersonal, communication and listening skills. Ability to work in partnership with parents and children. Ability to act as an advocate for children; this includes both children engaged directly with services and their siblings. The ability to maintain accurate and concise case note records. Understanding of and ability to apply safeguarding and child protection procedures. Proficient in Microsoft Office applications including Word, Excel Outlook and databases. Hold a valid driving licence and access to a car to carry out the duties of the post. Consideration will be given to candidates, who because of a disability, cannot hold a driving license but can access transport that enables them to fulfil the duties of the post. Applicants must clearly state if this applies. Desirable Criteria Knowledge of evidence informed approaches to working with children and families e.g., the Solihull Approach. 3rd Level qualification in a relevant discipline (e.g. social work, education, childcare). 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 about your career. #
Apr 17, 2024
Seasonal
Hays is working with a voluntary organisation to recruit a Project Worker in Portadown. A voluntary organisation that has been working for over 50 years to reduce crime and its impact on people and communities across Northern Ireland. In 2022/23 we supported 5,581 individuals and families across 27 projects, working with: Children & young people : believing that e arly interventions can help children and young people to make positive life choices and avoid risk-taking behaviours. Families affected by imprisonment: believing people in prison and their families have the right to maintain (or not) relationships and helping families to access services strengthens their ability to cope, achieve effective resettlement and desist from crime. Adults in prison and in the community : believing that supporting people who have offended/who are at risk of offending to make positive choices contributes to from crime. Job Title: SESSIONAL PROJECT WORKER - Early Intervention Support Service (EISS) Accountable to: SENIOR PRACTITIONER - Early Intervention Support Service Salary: Grade 4 (£27,852 FTE - 35hrs) . Pro rata for PT hours. Hours: Flexible. Between 14-35hrs per week depending on the employee's availability. Duration: Required for a minimum of 12 weeks. Please do not apply if you cannot commit to 12 weeks or more. Key Responsibilities To work with families on a one-to-one basis using a variety of interventions to identify needs and achieve positive outcomes. Work in partnership with parents/carers to empower them to achieve better outcomes for their children. Complete initial assessments of family's needs using a strengths-based approach to identify and plan the support required. Mentor and motivate families to understand the benefit of relevant activities. Manage own workload, administration and diary commitments, maintain records, including reports of all interactions. To work in partnership with other service providers and a range of stakeholders to provide an effective service for children and young people. Maintain knowledge of local service provision for appropriate sign posting and referrals. Implement appropriate methods of assessment and action plan for each individual family. Promote and represent the project within the communities it serves. Ensure the efficient and effective use of project resources. Report directly to the EISS senior practitioner, exchanging information in relation to practice and safeguarding, and ensure all necessary reports are made available within appropriate timescales. Keep up to date with and adhere to current relevant legislation (including Confidentiality, Safeguarding, Equality, Diversity and Inclusion), and appropriate regional strategies which underpin/inform early intervention, including NIACRO's policies. Use a range of applications and databases, to contribute to demonstrating outcomes and impact, along with fulfilling general administrative duties. The postholders will, from time to time, be required to undertake any other reasonable duties which may be requested by the line manager including co-working with relevant projects; they w ill be required to be flexible and where appropriate provide cover during periods of staff absences to ensure continuous service delivery. Person Specification. For each of the essential criteria, candidates are expected to evidence how they meet the specific requirements. The panel cannot draw inferences from the material supplied so clear evidence must be stated if the candidate is to be deemed to have met the essential criteria. Essential Criteria A certificate level qualification in a relevant discipline (minimum NVQ level 3 or equivalent). For example, Health & Social Care, Working with Offending Behaviour, Youth and Community. At least two years of post-qualification experience working in a multi-disciplinary team providing services to families. OR At least five years' experience working in a multi-disciplinary team providing services to families and children between 0-18 years in a home or community setting. AND Good interpersonal, communication and listening skills. Ability to work in partnership with parents and children. Ability to act as an advocate for children; this includes both children engaged directly with services and their siblings. The ability to maintain accurate and concise case note records. Understanding of and ability to apply safeguarding and child protection procedures. Proficient in Microsoft Office applications including Word, Excel Outlook and databases. Hold a valid driving licence and access to a car to carry out the duties of the post. Consideration will be given to candidates, who because of a disability, cannot hold a driving license but can access transport that enables them to fulfil the duties of the post. Applicants must clearly state if this applies. Desirable Criteria Knowledge of evidence informed approaches to working with children and families e.g., the Solihull Approach. 3rd Level qualification in a relevant discipline (e.g. social work, education, childcare). 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 about your career. #
This role has a starting salary of £50,047 per annum, based on a 36-hour working week. We are excited to be hiring a new Assistant team Manager to join our fantastic Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards Team. The team is county-wide, based at Quadrant Court; however, there is an opportunity to work flexibly, including from your own home and at other Surrey County Council offices. This is a 24-month fixed term / secondment opportunity. Rewards and Benefits 26 days' holiday (prorated for part time staff), rising to 28 days after 2 years' service and 30 days after 5 years' service Option to buy up to 10 days of additional annual leave An extensive Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support health and wellbeing Up to 5 days of carer's leave per year Paternity, adoption and dependents leave A generous local government salary related pension Lifestyle discounts including gym, travel, shopping and many more 2 paid volunteering days plus 1 team volunteering day per year Learning and development hub where you can access a wealth of resources Reflective practice sessions Annual BIA legal updates About the Team The team consists of administrative staff, Best Interest Assessors and Senior Practitioner Specialist Leads who work collaboratively together to ensure that the objectives of the team are achieved. In doing so, there is an established ethos of supporting each other and team working, as well as working independently. This role offers a fantastic opportunity to further develop your understanding and experience of the Mental Capacity Act and the Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards, and you will be helping to support MCA practice across adult social care in Surrey. Furthermore, you will receive regular supervision, reflective practice sessions and annual BIA legal update training as part of your role. About the Role Primarily, you will assist with leading, motivating and managing a team to ensure the service provided is consistent, effective and delivers positive outcomes for individuals, their carers and families. You will also contribute to and support the development of practice, procedures, and policy within the team, and provide day to day management and oversight of team processes. This oversight will extend to the team's busy duty system, which includes triaging incoming DOLS authorisation requests, quality assuring assessments, responding to email and telephone queries, and providing support and advice to both external agencies and other adult social care teams. You will provide supervision to Best Interest Assessors and DOLS coordinators within the team. You will undertake Best Interest Assessments in care homes and hospitals where people are being deprived of their liberty; often these will be the more 'complex' requests and will require you to have detailed understanding and knowledge of the application of DOLS and the Mental Capacity Act. Shortlisting Criteria To be considered for shortlisting for this position, your application will clearly evidence the following: Best Interest Assessor qualification and relevant post qualifying experience. Ability to prioritise workload and to make decisions concerning people's liberty. Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to communicate in a clear and concise manner. Ability to use IT systems with confidence and capable of producing reports of a high standard that will bear legal scrutiny. Excellent working knowledge of the Mental Capacity Act, Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards and other related legislation. Contact us Please contact us for any questions relating to the role. This could be to discuss flexible working requests, transferable skills or any barriers to employment. The job advert closes at 23:59 on 21/04/2024. We look forward to receiving your application, please click on the apply online button below to submit. For internal applicants looking for a secondment opportunity please seek your line managers approval before applying Our Commitment Surrey County Council is proud to be a Disability Confident Employer. A guaranteed interview will be offered to all disabled applications where: The candidate has evidenced the minimum criteria for the role through their application The candidate has chosen to share that they have a disability on the application form Our application form and onboarding process will provide an opportunity to request any reasonable adjustments for the interview and/or the role. We want to be an inclusive and diverse employer reflecting the community we serve and particularly welcome applications from all underrepresented groups.
Apr 17, 2024
Full time
This role has a starting salary of £50,047 per annum, based on a 36-hour working week. We are excited to be hiring a new Assistant team Manager to join our fantastic Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards Team. The team is county-wide, based at Quadrant Court; however, there is an opportunity to work flexibly, including from your own home and at other Surrey County Council offices. This is a 24-month fixed term / secondment opportunity. Rewards and Benefits 26 days' holiday (prorated for part time staff), rising to 28 days after 2 years' service and 30 days after 5 years' service Option to buy up to 10 days of additional annual leave An extensive Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support health and wellbeing Up to 5 days of carer's leave per year Paternity, adoption and dependents leave A generous local government salary related pension Lifestyle discounts including gym, travel, shopping and many more 2 paid volunteering days plus 1 team volunteering day per year Learning and development hub where you can access a wealth of resources Reflective practice sessions Annual BIA legal updates About the Team The team consists of administrative staff, Best Interest Assessors and Senior Practitioner Specialist Leads who work collaboratively together to ensure that the objectives of the team are achieved. In doing so, there is an established ethos of supporting each other and team working, as well as working independently. This role offers a fantastic opportunity to further develop your understanding and experience of the Mental Capacity Act and the Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards, and you will be helping to support MCA practice across adult social care in Surrey. Furthermore, you will receive regular supervision, reflective practice sessions and annual BIA legal update training as part of your role. About the Role Primarily, you will assist with leading, motivating and managing a team to ensure the service provided is consistent, effective and delivers positive outcomes for individuals, their carers and families. You will also contribute to and support the development of practice, procedures, and policy within the team, and provide day to day management and oversight of team processes. This oversight will extend to the team's busy duty system, which includes triaging incoming DOLS authorisation requests, quality assuring assessments, responding to email and telephone queries, and providing support and advice to both external agencies and other adult social care teams. You will provide supervision to Best Interest Assessors and DOLS coordinators within the team. You will undertake Best Interest Assessments in care homes and hospitals where people are being deprived of their liberty; often these will be the more 'complex' requests and will require you to have detailed understanding and knowledge of the application of DOLS and the Mental Capacity Act. Shortlisting Criteria To be considered for shortlisting for this position, your application will clearly evidence the following: Best Interest Assessor qualification and relevant post qualifying experience. Ability to prioritise workload and to make decisions concerning people's liberty. Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to communicate in a clear and concise manner. Ability to use IT systems with confidence and capable of producing reports of a high standard that will bear legal scrutiny. Excellent working knowledge of the Mental Capacity Act, Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards and other related legislation. Contact us Please contact us for any questions relating to the role. This could be to discuss flexible working requests, transferable skills or any barriers to employment. The job advert closes at 23:59 on 21/04/2024. We look forward to receiving your application, please click on the apply online button below to submit. For internal applicants looking for a secondment opportunity please seek your line managers approval before applying Our Commitment Surrey County Council is proud to be a Disability Confident Employer. A guaranteed interview will be offered to all disabled applications where: The candidate has evidenced the minimum criteria for the role through their application The candidate has chosen to share that they have a disability on the application form Our application form and onboarding process will provide an opportunity to request any reasonable adjustments for the interview and/or the role. We want to be an inclusive and diverse employer reflecting the community we serve and particularly welcome applications from all underrepresented groups.
The starting salary for this role is £35,691.20 per annum based on a 28.8 hour working week. This is pro-rated from £44,614 FTE. This is a 24-month fixed term / secondment opportunity. We are excited to be hiring a new Senior Social Worker to join our fantastic Section 117 Team. This is a 24-month fixed term / secondment opportunity (for internal staff, please discuss with your Line Manager before submitting your application. The team is based at Fairmount House in Leatherhead; however, you will have the choice to work flexibly, in accordance with Surrey County Council's hybrid working charter. We are currently looking for an individual who is interested in developing their practice in this specialised domain. We are most interested in recruiting individuals who are keen to learn, progress their professional development and grow with our team! Rewards and Benefits 26 days' holiday (prorated for part time staff), rising to 28 days after 2 years' service and 30 days after 5 years' serviceOption to buy up to 10 days of additional annual leaveAn extensive Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support health and wellbeingUp to 5 days of carer's leave per yearPaternity, adoption and dependants leaveA generous local government salary related pensionLifestyle discounts including gym, travel, shopping and many more2 paid volunteering days plus 1 team volunteering day per yearLearning and development hub where you can access a wealth of resourcesAbout the Team The Section 117 team has been in operation since April 2021 and has made progressive milestones during this period. We are a small and close-knit team, supporting Section 117 (Mental Health Act) practice and processes across Surrey County Council. We work alongside health colleagues to ensure that all Surrey residents who are eligible for s117 aftercare receive the best outcomes and that their needs are met appropriately. We support and advise practitioners with s117-related enquiries, including complex and ordinary residence scenarios. The team does not hold or manage cases but supports practitioners with all aspects of s117-related work. About the Role This role involves initial completion of Care Act assessments followed by creation of a person's Section 117 plan. In line with the aims of Section 117 aftercare, you will support and actively promote wellbeing and independence - enabling individuals and carers to retain or regain their skills and confidence, whilst preventing or reducing the risk of deterioration of a person's mental health. Section 117 is a joint responsibility between social services and the NHS and as such, you will work closely with our Health partners. This role may involve investigative work to determine a person's ordinary residence and liaising with other local authorities or Integrated Care Boards (ICBs), to resolve uncertainties around Section 117 responsibilities. As a Senior Social Worker, you will be expected to work with some autonomy, however, the two Senior Practitioner Specialist Leads are always on hand to support with complex cases. Some service users may not have been reviewed for some time or may have complex needs. You will demonstrate expert and effective practice in complex situations, providing a professional social work service to adults, their families and carers living in Surrey. Shortlisting Criteria To be considered for shortlisting for this position, your application will clearly evidence the following: You are a qualified Social Worker who is registered with Social Work England. Knowledge of the Care Act and Section 117 Mental Health Act.Completion of Surrey County Council's Section 117 Training or the willingness to do so upon appointment.An ability to communicate effectively and to problem solve.An ability to complete strengths-based assessments with service users who may present with complex challenges and/or have disengaged from services.An ability to work with some autonomy.You will need the willingness and ability to travel around the county to meet the demands of this role. The job advert closes at 23:59 on 06/05/2024 with interviews to follow shortly afterwards. We look forward to receiving your application, please click on the apply online button below to submit. Our Commitment Surrey County Council is proud to be a Disability Confident Employer. A guaranteed interview will be offered to all disabled applications where: The candidate has evidenced the minimum criteria for the role through their application The candidate has chosen to share that they have a disability on the application form Our application form and onboarding process will provide an opportunity to request any reasonable adjustments for the interview and/or the role. We want to be an inclusive and diverse employer reflecting the community we serve and particularly welcome applications from all underrepresented groups.
Apr 17, 2024
Full time
The starting salary for this role is £35,691.20 per annum based on a 28.8 hour working week. This is pro-rated from £44,614 FTE. This is a 24-month fixed term / secondment opportunity. We are excited to be hiring a new Senior Social Worker to join our fantastic Section 117 Team. This is a 24-month fixed term / secondment opportunity (for internal staff, please discuss with your Line Manager before submitting your application. The team is based at Fairmount House in Leatherhead; however, you will have the choice to work flexibly, in accordance with Surrey County Council's hybrid working charter. We are currently looking for an individual who is interested in developing their practice in this specialised domain. We are most interested in recruiting individuals who are keen to learn, progress their professional development and grow with our team! Rewards and Benefits 26 days' holiday (prorated for part time staff), rising to 28 days after 2 years' service and 30 days after 5 years' serviceOption to buy up to 10 days of additional annual leaveAn extensive Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support health and wellbeingUp to 5 days of carer's leave per yearPaternity, adoption and dependants leaveA generous local government salary related pensionLifestyle discounts including gym, travel, shopping and many more2 paid volunteering days plus 1 team volunteering day per yearLearning and development hub where you can access a wealth of resourcesAbout the Team The Section 117 team has been in operation since April 2021 and has made progressive milestones during this period. We are a small and close-knit team, supporting Section 117 (Mental Health Act) practice and processes across Surrey County Council. We work alongside health colleagues to ensure that all Surrey residents who are eligible for s117 aftercare receive the best outcomes and that their needs are met appropriately. We support and advise practitioners with s117-related enquiries, including complex and ordinary residence scenarios. The team does not hold or manage cases but supports practitioners with all aspects of s117-related work. About the Role This role involves initial completion of Care Act assessments followed by creation of a person's Section 117 plan. In line with the aims of Section 117 aftercare, you will support and actively promote wellbeing and independence - enabling individuals and carers to retain or regain their skills and confidence, whilst preventing or reducing the risk of deterioration of a person's mental health. Section 117 is a joint responsibility between social services and the NHS and as such, you will work closely with our Health partners. This role may involve investigative work to determine a person's ordinary residence and liaising with other local authorities or Integrated Care Boards (ICBs), to resolve uncertainties around Section 117 responsibilities. As a Senior Social Worker, you will be expected to work with some autonomy, however, the two Senior Practitioner Specialist Leads are always on hand to support with complex cases. Some service users may not have been reviewed for some time or may have complex needs. You will demonstrate expert and effective practice in complex situations, providing a professional social work service to adults, their families and carers living in Surrey. Shortlisting Criteria To be considered for shortlisting for this position, your application will clearly evidence the following: You are a qualified Social Worker who is registered with Social Work England. Knowledge of the Care Act and Section 117 Mental Health Act.Completion of Surrey County Council's Section 117 Training or the willingness to do so upon appointment.An ability to communicate effectively and to problem solve.An ability to complete strengths-based assessments with service users who may present with complex challenges and/or have disengaged from services.An ability to work with some autonomy.You will need the willingness and ability to travel around the county to meet the demands of this role. The job advert closes at 23:59 on 06/05/2024 with interviews to follow shortly afterwards. We look forward to receiving your application, please click on the apply online button below to submit. Our Commitment Surrey County Council is proud to be a Disability Confident Employer. A guaranteed interview will be offered to all disabled applications where: The candidate has evidenced the minimum criteria for the role through their application The candidate has chosen to share that they have a disability on the application form Our application form and onboarding process will provide an opportunity to request any reasonable adjustments for the interview and/or the role. We want to be an inclusive and diverse employer reflecting the community we serve and particularly welcome applications from all underrepresented groups.
About the role: The Early help team work with children and young people from birth to 18. This role will include work with young people age 11-18years with a whole family approach to be taken. Working holistically with young people and their families in order to provide a range of assistance and support them to achieve their family goals and to stabilise and improve the current living arrangements for the child or young person. Deliver a range of evidence -based interventions, including parent group support, to improve family functioning and enhance the lived experience of the child or young person. About you: Experience of working with young people and families with multiple problems and complex situations. Experience of undertaking assessments, creating support plans and attending multi-agency meetings. Ability to promote the views of children and young people and work in a holistic manner. Understanding of how children's complex life experiences can impact on their ability to form relationships and interact with others. Excellent communication skills both written and orally including the ability to communicate with children young people and their families and/or carers in an appropriate manner Ability to organise, prioritise and manage work What you will do: Build positive working relationship with young people and their families and work from a child-centred, rights based approach. Work with young people and their families and/or carers with complex situations, to include those who have experienced trauma and abuse. To support young people and families using a trauma informed knowledge / practice to develop a support plan. Support families in crisis with the aim of maintaining the family unit and keeping families together. Utilising appropriate models and methods to support practice and promote effective and sustained changes Undertake direct work with young people and their families or carers, by using a variety of evidence- based models, methods and tools. Facilitate a range of group work, to young people and families for example, evidence based Parenting Courses for parents who need some extra help, or group work with young people in relation to independence skills and participation work. The Children and Young People Family Support Worker (Early Help) will carry a caseload of children and young people, they will manage their own workload. Children and Young People Family Support Worker (Early Help) worker will ensure that the family have an Early Help Assessment and regular Early help meetings, with a clear Plan of work which shall be reviewed on a 6 - 8 weekly basis. The Children and Young People Family Support Worker (Early Help) will be the Lead Practitioner for the family, will plan and Chair family meetings. The purpose of the intervention is to prevent escalation and families reaching crisis, which would require a more formal statutory responses. If you have any questions about the role, please contact: Charlotte Foulkes Principal Social worker (North Powys)
Apr 16, 2024
Full time
About the role: The Early help team work with children and young people from birth to 18. This role will include work with young people age 11-18years with a whole family approach to be taken. Working holistically with young people and their families in order to provide a range of assistance and support them to achieve their family goals and to stabilise and improve the current living arrangements for the child or young person. Deliver a range of evidence -based interventions, including parent group support, to improve family functioning and enhance the lived experience of the child or young person. About you: Experience of working with young people and families with multiple problems and complex situations. Experience of undertaking assessments, creating support plans and attending multi-agency meetings. Ability to promote the views of children and young people and work in a holistic manner. Understanding of how children's complex life experiences can impact on their ability to form relationships and interact with others. Excellent communication skills both written and orally including the ability to communicate with children young people and their families and/or carers in an appropriate manner Ability to organise, prioritise and manage work What you will do: Build positive working relationship with young people and their families and work from a child-centred, rights based approach. Work with young people and their families and/or carers with complex situations, to include those who have experienced trauma and abuse. To support young people and families using a trauma informed knowledge / practice to develop a support plan. Support families in crisis with the aim of maintaining the family unit and keeping families together. Utilising appropriate models and methods to support practice and promote effective and sustained changes Undertake direct work with young people and their families or carers, by using a variety of evidence- based models, methods and tools. Facilitate a range of group work, to young people and families for example, evidence based Parenting Courses for parents who need some extra help, or group work with young people in relation to independence skills and participation work. The Children and Young People Family Support Worker (Early Help) will carry a caseload of children and young people, they will manage their own workload. Children and Young People Family Support Worker (Early Help) worker will ensure that the family have an Early Help Assessment and regular Early help meetings, with a clear Plan of work which shall be reviewed on a 6 - 8 weekly basis. The Children and Young People Family Support Worker (Early Help) will be the Lead Practitioner for the family, will plan and Chair family meetings. The purpose of the intervention is to prevent escalation and families reaching crisis, which would require a more formal statutory responses. If you have any questions about the role, please contact: Charlotte Foulkes Principal Social worker (North Powys)
Job Title: Senior Nursery Practitioner (min Level 3) Location: Winchester, Hampshire Hours: 38 hours per week between the hours of 8am-6.00pm Monday to Friday (all-year round care) Contract Type: 12-weeks, full-time (Temp to perm) Salary: Ranging from £11.80 - £13.00 per hour, depending on experience and qualifications Description: Manaba is supporting the recruitment of two qualified Nursery Practitioners, minimum of a Level 3 qualification in Early Years/Childcare, to join a very reputable day nursery in Winchester, Hampshire that caters for a small number of children. We have two opportunities; one as Room Leader and the other as Nursery Practitioner. The roles are full-time, Monday to Friday between the hours of 8am-6pm although for the right candidates they can also accommodate shorter 6-hour shifts. Applicants will hold at least a Level 3 qualification in Early Years or Childcare and ideally you will have experience of working within a baby room supporting children from birth. You must be a passionate Practitioner and a real team player. Responsibilities: Understand and apply the principles of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) within your work every day Inject your genuine passion into your practice when supporting the children in your key worker group, and across the entire setting Embrace flexibility and work confidently as part of a close team Communicate effectively, fostering a positive and respectful environment Requirements: Minimum Level 3 qualification in Early Years and/or Childcare Practical knowledge of Child Protection Procedures Experience of contributing positively to a team within an Early Years setting Reliable and hard working Enhanced Level DBS Other Nursery Jobs with Manaba: We work with Day Nurseries (both private and government run) in Alton, Liphook, Basingstoke and other surrounding areas so if you re interested in other Early Years Practitioner roles, please get in touch! We offer a wide range of bookings from short and long-term supply to permanent and fixed term contracts. Both part time and full time positions are available.
Apr 15, 2024
Full time
Job Title: Senior Nursery Practitioner (min Level 3) Location: Winchester, Hampshire Hours: 38 hours per week between the hours of 8am-6.00pm Monday to Friday (all-year round care) Contract Type: 12-weeks, full-time (Temp to perm) Salary: Ranging from £11.80 - £13.00 per hour, depending on experience and qualifications Description: Manaba is supporting the recruitment of two qualified Nursery Practitioners, minimum of a Level 3 qualification in Early Years/Childcare, to join a very reputable day nursery in Winchester, Hampshire that caters for a small number of children. We have two opportunities; one as Room Leader and the other as Nursery Practitioner. The roles are full-time, Monday to Friday between the hours of 8am-6pm although for the right candidates they can also accommodate shorter 6-hour shifts. Applicants will hold at least a Level 3 qualification in Early Years or Childcare and ideally you will have experience of working within a baby room supporting children from birth. You must be a passionate Practitioner and a real team player. Responsibilities: Understand and apply the principles of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) within your work every day Inject your genuine passion into your practice when supporting the children in your key worker group, and across the entire setting Embrace flexibility and work confidently as part of a close team Communicate effectively, fostering a positive and respectful environment Requirements: Minimum Level 3 qualification in Early Years and/or Childcare Practical knowledge of Child Protection Procedures Experience of contributing positively to a team within an Early Years setting Reliable and hard working Enhanced Level DBS Other Nursery Jobs with Manaba: We work with Day Nurseries (both private and government run) in Alton, Liphook, Basingstoke and other surrounding areas so if you re interested in other Early Years Practitioner roles, please get in touch! We offer a wide range of bookings from short and long-term supply to permanent and fixed term contracts. Both part time and full time positions are available.
Job description Childcare Champion for Providers North East Lincolnshire council Do you have passion for making a difference to the lives of children and families? If so, why not join our team? Our Purpose We are seeking an inspirational and innovative person to join our Childcare Sufficiency Team as Childcare Champion for Providers. The government's ambition is that by 2026, all parents of primary school-aged children who need it will be able to access term-time childcare in their local area from 8am-6pm, so that parents can access employment or training and improve labour market participation. Your Role Reporting to the Wraparound Childcare Lead, this role will involve working in a collaborative manner with teams across the local authority, schools, families, childcare providers (including private providers, childminders, community and voluntary organisations and early years settings) to assess supply and demand and expand wraparound childcare provision that is accessible to children and families, including those with SEND. About You You will have experience of working within a team to deliver a project. You will also have experience of working collaboratively with a range of practitioners and agencies to deliver services for children and families. You will be enthusiastic to learn and will be committed to excellent service delivery. Accurate record keeping is essential for this role. Have you got the skills and aptitude we are looking for? Think you can make a difference? We want to hear from you. Your Application All applicants are advised to carefully read the information provided in the Role Profile and Person Specification. If you require an informal discussion about the role please contact Wendy Jackson, Head of Standards and Effectiveness, by email Key Dates Interview date: Tuesday 7th May 2023 Start date: In line with our 'Day One: NEL Induction Process' , we would like to aim to have the successful candidate in post by July 2024. (However, this may be subject to change and will of course be dependent on your notice period and relevant pre-employment clearances being completed) Working Arrangements This role is a blended working role ( the duties of the role may require a blend of home & office working in line with needs of the service) . What can we offer? In addition to a generous salary package, there are many perks to enjoy when you are part of TeamNEL As part of your RewardNEL package, you will also have up to 26 days leave entitlement (including bank holidays) and enrolment into a local government pension As well as access to our exclusive RewardNEL platform. This includes a variety of salary sacrifice schemes including Cycle2Work, Holiday Extra and Tusker (Car Lease), discounts at local coffee shops and bars, direct access to our inhouse wellbeing support, discounted car parking as well as instant access to new savings at major retailers, entertainment and hotels. NELC staff can also benefit from flexible working and excellent training and development opportunities and a Fostering friendly scheme. Leave subject paygrade and length of service Do you need support? If you need any help applying for this position, please contact Wendy Trask on (text or call). Wendy can support with digital access as well as offering advice and guidance about completing the different sections of the application form. About NELC At North East Lincolnshire Council, we have a unique ability to provide the ultimate work life balance for our employees. Situated within the award-winning coastal area of Cleethorpes and the beautiful Lincolnshire Wolds, North East Lincolnshire Council provide the perfect location for you to Live, Work & Play . Get to know us better Check out our Council Plan and read about all of the exciting new developments we have in the pipeline. North East Lincolnshire Council is committed to being an inclusive employer, where equality and diversity is recognised, celebrated, and embodied throughout the organisation, becoming a workforce that represents all. We regularly review data to ensure our recruitment processes are fair, transparent and promote equal opportunities for all. We also have an in-house Equalities Champions Group that works to promote and embed inclusivity in the workplace, helping us identify areas where we can take positive action, and make the organisation a safe space for colleagues to feel connected.
Apr 15, 2024
Full time
Job description Childcare Champion for Providers North East Lincolnshire council Do you have passion for making a difference to the lives of children and families? If so, why not join our team? Our Purpose We are seeking an inspirational and innovative person to join our Childcare Sufficiency Team as Childcare Champion for Providers. The government's ambition is that by 2026, all parents of primary school-aged children who need it will be able to access term-time childcare in their local area from 8am-6pm, so that parents can access employment or training and improve labour market participation. Your Role Reporting to the Wraparound Childcare Lead, this role will involve working in a collaborative manner with teams across the local authority, schools, families, childcare providers (including private providers, childminders, community and voluntary organisations and early years settings) to assess supply and demand and expand wraparound childcare provision that is accessible to children and families, including those with SEND. About You You will have experience of working within a team to deliver a project. You will also have experience of working collaboratively with a range of practitioners and agencies to deliver services for children and families. You will be enthusiastic to learn and will be committed to excellent service delivery. Accurate record keeping is essential for this role. Have you got the skills and aptitude we are looking for? Think you can make a difference? We want to hear from you. Your Application All applicants are advised to carefully read the information provided in the Role Profile and Person Specification. If you require an informal discussion about the role please contact Wendy Jackson, Head of Standards and Effectiveness, by email Key Dates Interview date: Tuesday 7th May 2023 Start date: In line with our 'Day One: NEL Induction Process' , we would like to aim to have the successful candidate in post by July 2024. (However, this may be subject to change and will of course be dependent on your notice period and relevant pre-employment clearances being completed) Working Arrangements This role is a blended working role ( the duties of the role may require a blend of home & office working in line with needs of the service) . What can we offer? In addition to a generous salary package, there are many perks to enjoy when you are part of TeamNEL As part of your RewardNEL package, you will also have up to 26 days leave entitlement (including bank holidays) and enrolment into a local government pension As well as access to our exclusive RewardNEL platform. This includes a variety of salary sacrifice schemes including Cycle2Work, Holiday Extra and Tusker (Car Lease), discounts at local coffee shops and bars, direct access to our inhouse wellbeing support, discounted car parking as well as instant access to new savings at major retailers, entertainment and hotels. NELC staff can also benefit from flexible working and excellent training and development opportunities and a Fostering friendly scheme. Leave subject paygrade and length of service Do you need support? If you need any help applying for this position, please contact Wendy Trask on (text or call). Wendy can support with digital access as well as offering advice and guidance about completing the different sections of the application form. About NELC At North East Lincolnshire Council, we have a unique ability to provide the ultimate work life balance for our employees. Situated within the award-winning coastal area of Cleethorpes and the beautiful Lincolnshire Wolds, North East Lincolnshire Council provide the perfect location for you to Live, Work & Play . Get to know us better Check out our Council Plan and read about all of the exciting new developments we have in the pipeline. North East Lincolnshire Council is committed to being an inclusive employer, where equality and diversity is recognised, celebrated, and embodied throughout the organisation, becoming a workforce that represents all. We regularly review data to ensure our recruitment processes are fair, transparent and promote equal opportunities for all. We also have an in-house Equalities Champions Group that works to promote and embed inclusivity in the workplace, helping us identify areas where we can take positive action, and make the organisation a safe space for colleagues to feel connected.
Job description Childcare Champion for Parents Do you have passion for making a difference to the lives of children and families? If so, why don't you join our team? Our Purpose We are seeking an inspirational and innovative person to join our Childcare Sufficiency Team as Childcare Champion for Parents. In the Government's 2023 spring budget, the Chancellor announced transformative reforms to childcare by expanding entitlements for working parents: from April 2024, the 15-hour entitlement for children of eligible working parents from the age of 2 from September 2024, the 15-hour entitlement for children of eligible working parents from the age of 9 months from September 2025, the 30-hour entitlement for children of eligible working parents from the age of 9 months Your Role Reporting to the Early Years Manager, this role will involve working with the early years sufficiency officer in a collaborative manner with teams across the local authority, schools, families, childcare providers (including private providers, childminders, community and voluntary organisations and early years settings) to promote the expanded entitlements, assess supply and demand and support parents to access funded childcare. About You You will have experience of working within a team to deliver a project. You will also have experience of working collaboratively with a range of practitioners and agencies to deliver services for children and families. You will be enthusiastic to learn and will be committed to excellent service delivery. Accurate record keeping is essential for this role. Have you got the skills and aptitude we are looking for? Think you can make a difference? We want to hear from you. Your Application All applicants are advised to carefully read the information provided in the Role Profile and Person Specification. If you require an informal discussion about the role please contact Wendy Jackson, Head of Standards and Effectiveness, by email Key Dates Interview date: Tuesday 7th May 2024 Start date: In line with our 'Day One: NEL Induction Process' , we would like to aim to have the successful candidate in post by July 2024. (However, this may be subject to change and will of course be dependent on your notice period and relevant pre-employment clearances being completed) Working Arrangements This role is a blended working role ( the duties of the role may require a blend of home & office working in line with needs of the service) What can we offer? In addition to a generous salary package, there are many perks to enjoy when you are part of TeamNEL As part of your RewardNEL package, you will also have up to 26 days leave entitlement (including bank holidays) and enrolment into a local government pension As well as access to our exclusive RewardNEL platform. This includes a variety of salary sacrifice schemes including Cycle2Work, Holiday Extra and Tusker (Car Lease), discounts at local coffee shops and bars, direct access to our inhouse wellbeing support, discounted car parking as well as instant access to new savings at major retailers, entertainment and hotels. NELC staff can also benefit from flexible working and excellent training and development opportunities and a Fostering friendly scheme. Leave subject paygrade and length of service Do you need support? If you need any help applying for this position, please contact Wendy Trask on (text or call). Wendy can support with digital access as well as offering advice and guidance about completing the different sections of the application form. About NELC At North East Lincolnshire Council, we have a unique ability to provide the ultimate work life balance for our employees. Situated within the award-winning coastal area of Cleethorpes and the beautiful Lincolnshire Wolds, North East Lincolnshire Council provide the perfect location for you to Live, Work & Play . Get to know us better Check out our Council Plan and read about all of the exciting new developments we have in the pipeline. North East Lincolnshire Council is committed to being an inclusive employer, where equality and diversity is recognised, celebrated, and embodied throughout the organisation, becoming a workforce that represents all. We regularly review data to ensure our recruitment processes are fair, transparent and promote equal opportunities for all. We also have an in-house Equalities Champions Group that works to promote and embed inclusivity in the workplace, helping us identify areas where we can take positive action, and make the organisation a safe space for colleagues to feel connected.
Apr 15, 2024
Full time
Job description Childcare Champion for Parents Do you have passion for making a difference to the lives of children and families? If so, why don't you join our team? Our Purpose We are seeking an inspirational and innovative person to join our Childcare Sufficiency Team as Childcare Champion for Parents. In the Government's 2023 spring budget, the Chancellor announced transformative reforms to childcare by expanding entitlements for working parents: from April 2024, the 15-hour entitlement for children of eligible working parents from the age of 2 from September 2024, the 15-hour entitlement for children of eligible working parents from the age of 9 months from September 2025, the 30-hour entitlement for children of eligible working parents from the age of 9 months Your Role Reporting to the Early Years Manager, this role will involve working with the early years sufficiency officer in a collaborative manner with teams across the local authority, schools, families, childcare providers (including private providers, childminders, community and voluntary organisations and early years settings) to promote the expanded entitlements, assess supply and demand and support parents to access funded childcare. About You You will have experience of working within a team to deliver a project. You will also have experience of working collaboratively with a range of practitioners and agencies to deliver services for children and families. You will be enthusiastic to learn and will be committed to excellent service delivery. Accurate record keeping is essential for this role. Have you got the skills and aptitude we are looking for? Think you can make a difference? We want to hear from you. Your Application All applicants are advised to carefully read the information provided in the Role Profile and Person Specification. If you require an informal discussion about the role please contact Wendy Jackson, Head of Standards and Effectiveness, by email Key Dates Interview date: Tuesday 7th May 2024 Start date: In line with our 'Day One: NEL Induction Process' , we would like to aim to have the successful candidate in post by July 2024. (However, this may be subject to change and will of course be dependent on your notice period and relevant pre-employment clearances being completed) Working Arrangements This role is a blended working role ( the duties of the role may require a blend of home & office working in line with needs of the service) What can we offer? In addition to a generous salary package, there are many perks to enjoy when you are part of TeamNEL As part of your RewardNEL package, you will also have up to 26 days leave entitlement (including bank holidays) and enrolment into a local government pension As well as access to our exclusive RewardNEL platform. This includes a variety of salary sacrifice schemes including Cycle2Work, Holiday Extra and Tusker (Car Lease), discounts at local coffee shops and bars, direct access to our inhouse wellbeing support, discounted car parking as well as instant access to new savings at major retailers, entertainment and hotels. NELC staff can also benefit from flexible working and excellent training and development opportunities and a Fostering friendly scheme. Leave subject paygrade and length of service Do you need support? If you need any help applying for this position, please contact Wendy Trask on (text or call). Wendy can support with digital access as well as offering advice and guidance about completing the different sections of the application form. About NELC At North East Lincolnshire Council, we have a unique ability to provide the ultimate work life balance for our employees. Situated within the award-winning coastal area of Cleethorpes and the beautiful Lincolnshire Wolds, North East Lincolnshire Council provide the perfect location for you to Live, Work & Play . Get to know us better Check out our Council Plan and read about all of the exciting new developments we have in the pipeline. North East Lincolnshire Council is committed to being an inclusive employer, where equality and diversity is recognised, celebrated, and embodied throughout the organisation, becoming a workforce that represents all. We regularly review data to ensure our recruitment processes are fair, transparent and promote equal opportunities for all. We also have an in-house Equalities Champions Group that works to promote and embed inclusivity in the workplace, helping us identify areas where we can take positive action, and make the organisation a safe space for colleagues to feel connected.
Team Manager - Support and Safeguarding Our benefits We are committed to continuous improvement, building a skilled, knowledgeable, and flexible workforce alongside promoting innovation and creativity whilst keeping children, young people and families at the heart of all we do. We really value our workforce and offer you a great benefits package including: 2 Day Induction Programme 2 days Signs of Safety training (social care colleagues) Extensive Learning & Development and career development opportunities Flexible and family working arrangements including enhanced maternity benefits A permanent, supportive and inclusive management team where you will be empowered to make good professional decisions Local government Pension Scheme Heavily subsidised town centre car parking scheme Employee Discount Scheme 28 days' annual leave, plus 8 Bank Holidays (pro rata for part time) and an additional 5 days, after 5 years' service Opportunity to purchase up to 25 days Employee Assistance Programme Monthly quality supervision SWE Registration paid yearly (social care colleagues) About the role We are seeking a Social Work Team Manager, with current Social Work England registration, and previous leadership experience in a similar role. You will provide leadership to your team, who will consist of each team consists of a Team Manager, Advanced Practitioner, who holds complex cases and supports 5 or 6 Social Workers / Senior Social Workers and a Newly Qualified Social Worker within their team. You will be responsible for allocating and prioritising workloads effectively to ensure the care of the child is paramount, whilst also ensuring you develop your team to provide an effective and efficient service. The right candidate will have responsibility for the team plan to meet objectives and ensure performance targets are achieved. What will you be doing? Children's support and safeguarding teams complete work with children who are subject to child protection plans, child-in-need plans and Public Law Outline/initial care proceedings. They also support multi-agency practice in completing pre-birth and parenting assessments and work with adolescents focusing on contextualised safeguarding. Utilising a relationship-based approach, where the young person is at the heart of everything we do, the service will undertake assessments, both statutory and non-statutory, and will focus on intensive, direct work to meet complex needs and manage associated risks. Some packages of support will be led by social workers, others by lead professionals from across the service, including from CFN's partners. The service wants good outcomes for young people and for them to be safe; adequately housed and supported (with their families wherever possible); physically and emotionally healthy and achieving good outcomes through education, training or employment. About you The right candidate will be a qualified Social Worker, with current Social Work England registration, and ideally with a Level 5 NVQ Management qualification, or equivalent relevant experience. You will have the ability to manage a team and ensure development and performance issues are addressed though support and coaching. You will have previous budgetary control experience, ICT skills and the ability to represent the service at a more senior level if required. About us Northamptonshire Children's Trust was established in November 2020 to deliver Children's Services to the newly established North and West Northants County Councils. The Trust is wholly owned and funded but operationally independent from the Councils; this provides the organisation with unique opportunities to explore new ways of working and to be more agile and adaptable in its approach to service delivery. We are developing a culture that allows the very highest quality of professional practice to flourish and evolve, delivering at the cutting edge of new innovation.
Apr 15, 2024
Full time
Team Manager - Support and Safeguarding Our benefits We are committed to continuous improvement, building a skilled, knowledgeable, and flexible workforce alongside promoting innovation and creativity whilst keeping children, young people and families at the heart of all we do. We really value our workforce and offer you a great benefits package including: 2 Day Induction Programme 2 days Signs of Safety training (social care colleagues) Extensive Learning & Development and career development opportunities Flexible and family working arrangements including enhanced maternity benefits A permanent, supportive and inclusive management team where you will be empowered to make good professional decisions Local government Pension Scheme Heavily subsidised town centre car parking scheme Employee Discount Scheme 28 days' annual leave, plus 8 Bank Holidays (pro rata for part time) and an additional 5 days, after 5 years' service Opportunity to purchase up to 25 days Employee Assistance Programme Monthly quality supervision SWE Registration paid yearly (social care colleagues) About the role We are seeking a Social Work Team Manager, with current Social Work England registration, and previous leadership experience in a similar role. You will provide leadership to your team, who will consist of each team consists of a Team Manager, Advanced Practitioner, who holds complex cases and supports 5 or 6 Social Workers / Senior Social Workers and a Newly Qualified Social Worker within their team. You will be responsible for allocating and prioritising workloads effectively to ensure the care of the child is paramount, whilst also ensuring you develop your team to provide an effective and efficient service. The right candidate will have responsibility for the team plan to meet objectives and ensure performance targets are achieved. What will you be doing? Children's support and safeguarding teams complete work with children who are subject to child protection plans, child-in-need plans and Public Law Outline/initial care proceedings. They also support multi-agency practice in completing pre-birth and parenting assessments and work with adolescents focusing on contextualised safeguarding. Utilising a relationship-based approach, where the young person is at the heart of everything we do, the service will undertake assessments, both statutory and non-statutory, and will focus on intensive, direct work to meet complex needs and manage associated risks. Some packages of support will be led by social workers, others by lead professionals from across the service, including from CFN's partners. The service wants good outcomes for young people and for them to be safe; adequately housed and supported (with their families wherever possible); physically and emotionally healthy and achieving good outcomes through education, training or employment. About you The right candidate will be a qualified Social Worker, with current Social Work England registration, and ideally with a Level 5 NVQ Management qualification, or equivalent relevant experience. You will have the ability to manage a team and ensure development and performance issues are addressed though support and coaching. You will have previous budgetary control experience, ICT skills and the ability to represent the service at a more senior level if required. About us Northamptonshire Children's Trust was established in November 2020 to deliver Children's Services to the newly established North and West Northants County Councils. The Trust is wholly owned and funded but operationally independent from the Councils; this provides the organisation with unique opportunities to explore new ways of working and to be more agile and adaptable in its approach to service delivery. We are developing a culture that allows the very highest quality of professional practice to flourish and evolve, delivering at the cutting edge of new innovation.
Job Title: Senior Nursery Practitioner (min Level 3) Location: Winchester, Hampshire Hours: 38 hours per week between the hours of 8am-6.00pm Monday to Friday (all-year round care) Contract Type: 12-weeks, full-time (Temp to perm) Salary: Ranging from £11.80 - £13.00 per hour, depending on experience and qualifications Description: Manaba is supporting the recruitment of two qualified Nursery Practitioners, minimum of a Level 3 qualification in Early Years/Childcare, to join a very reputable day nursery in Winchester, Hampshire that caters for a small number of children. We have two opportunities; one as Room Leader and the other as Nursery Practitioner. The roles are full-time, Monday to Friday between the hours of 8am-6pm although for the right candidates they can also accommodate shorter 6-hour shifts. Applicants will hold at least a Level 3 qualification in Early Years or Childcare and ideally you will have experience of working within a baby room supporting children from birth. You must be a passionate Practitioner and a real team player. Responsibilities: Understand and apply the principles of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) within your work every day Inject your genuine passion into your practice when supporting the children in your key worker group, and across the entire setting Embrace flexibility and work confidently as part of a close team Communicate effectively, fostering a positive and respectful environment Requirements: Minimum Level 3 qualification in Early Years and/or Childcare Practical knowledge of Child Protection Procedures Experience of contributing positively to a team within an Early Years setting Reliable and hard working Enhanced Level DBS Other Nursery Jobs with Manaba: We work with Day Nurseries (both private and government run) in Alton, Liphook, Basingstoke and other surrounding areas so if you re interested in other Early Years Practitioner roles, please get in touch! We offer a wide range of bookings from short and long-term supply to permanent and fixed term contracts. Both part time and full time positions are available.
Apr 15, 2024
Full time
Job Title: Senior Nursery Practitioner (min Level 3) Location: Winchester, Hampshire Hours: 38 hours per week between the hours of 8am-6.00pm Monday to Friday (all-year round care) Contract Type: 12-weeks, full-time (Temp to perm) Salary: Ranging from £11.80 - £13.00 per hour, depending on experience and qualifications Description: Manaba is supporting the recruitment of two qualified Nursery Practitioners, minimum of a Level 3 qualification in Early Years/Childcare, to join a very reputable day nursery in Winchester, Hampshire that caters for a small number of children. We have two opportunities; one as Room Leader and the other as Nursery Practitioner. The roles are full-time, Monday to Friday between the hours of 8am-6pm although for the right candidates they can also accommodate shorter 6-hour shifts. Applicants will hold at least a Level 3 qualification in Early Years or Childcare and ideally you will have experience of working within a baby room supporting children from birth. You must be a passionate Practitioner and a real team player. Responsibilities: Understand and apply the principles of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) within your work every day Inject your genuine passion into your practice when supporting the children in your key worker group, and across the entire setting Embrace flexibility and work confidently as part of a close team Communicate effectively, fostering a positive and respectful environment Requirements: Minimum Level 3 qualification in Early Years and/or Childcare Practical knowledge of Child Protection Procedures Experience of contributing positively to a team within an Early Years setting Reliable and hard working Enhanced Level DBS Other Nursery Jobs with Manaba: We work with Day Nurseries (both private and government run) in Alton, Liphook, Basingstoke and other surrounding areas so if you re interested in other Early Years Practitioner roles, please get in touch! We offer a wide range of bookings from short and long-term supply to permanent and fixed term contracts. Both part time and full time positions are available.
This full-time, permanent position has a starting salary of £31,262 per annum based on a 36-hour working week. We are excited to be hiring a new Family Group Conference (FGC) Coordinator to join our fantastic expanding team. This role is hybrid with a combination of home and office working when required. As a team we are based in Woking but cover the whole of Surrey so the ability and willingness to travel across a wide geographical area in a timely and flexible manner at various times of the day/week is essential. There may also be occasional evening work according to needs of the families we support. Rewards and Benefits 26 days' holiday (prorated for part time staff), rising to 28 days after 2 years' service and 30 days after 5 years' service. Option to buy up to 10 days of additional annual leave. An extensive Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support health and wellbeing. Up to 5 days of carer's leave per year Paternity, adoption and dependents leave. A generous local government salary related pension Lifestyle discounts including gym, travel, shopping and many more. 2 paid volunteering days plus 1 team volunteering day per year Learning and development hub where you can access a wealth of resources About the Team The FGC team supports children and their families who are struggling with everyday life, children who may be at risk of coming into care, children in care and care leavers; anywhere where a plan involving the wider family and friends' networks will be of benefit to the safety and wellbeing of the child or young person. About the Role We are looking for a Family Group Conference Coordinator to join our well-established FGC team in Surrey. As a Family Group Conference Coordinator you will be thorough in all aspects of work and will help us to continue our proven record and achieve future targets. Working as part of the Quality Practice, Relationships and Support service, you will deliver a critical front facing service that supports the effective delivery of the right services at the right time for our children, young people and their families. You will work in line with our 'Effective Family Resilience' document to support decision making and the application of thresholds correctly. You will be co-located in Woking with colleagues from supporting agencies and delivering a partnership approach to services. Shortlisting Criteria To be considered for shortlisting to interview for this position your application will clearly evidence the following: Level 3 qualification in a relevant subject and/or evidence of substantial experience in a relevant field Confidence in facilitating and chairing meetings and managing conflict Understanding Family Group Conferencing, principles of family decision making and social care legislation Confident in working within a multi-agency environment and commitment to improving effective direct work interventions with families Experience of and proven ability to build positive relationships with children and young people quickly by understanding their lived experiences to advocate on their behalf. Strive to share learning and collaborate with practitioners and partners to achieve positive outcomes for children and their families The job advert closes at 23:59 on 04/05/2024 with interviews to follow. An enhanced DBS 'Disclosure and Barring Service' check for regulated activity (formerly known as CRB) and the Children's and Adults' Barred List checks will be required for this role. Our Commitment Surrey County Council is proud to be a Disability Confident Employer. A guaranteed interview will be offered to all disabled applications where: The candidate has evidenced the minimum criteria for the role through their application The candidate has chosen to share that they have a disability on the application form Our application form and onboarding process will provide an opportunity to request any reasonable adjustments for the interview and/or the role. We want to be an inclusive and diverse employer reflecting the community we serve and particularly welcome applications from all underrepresented groups.
Apr 15, 2024
Full time
This full-time, permanent position has a starting salary of £31,262 per annum based on a 36-hour working week. We are excited to be hiring a new Family Group Conference (FGC) Coordinator to join our fantastic expanding team. This role is hybrid with a combination of home and office working when required. As a team we are based in Woking but cover the whole of Surrey so the ability and willingness to travel across a wide geographical area in a timely and flexible manner at various times of the day/week is essential. There may also be occasional evening work according to needs of the families we support. Rewards and Benefits 26 days' holiday (prorated for part time staff), rising to 28 days after 2 years' service and 30 days after 5 years' service. Option to buy up to 10 days of additional annual leave. An extensive Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support health and wellbeing. Up to 5 days of carer's leave per year Paternity, adoption and dependents leave. A generous local government salary related pension Lifestyle discounts including gym, travel, shopping and many more. 2 paid volunteering days plus 1 team volunteering day per year Learning and development hub where you can access a wealth of resources About the Team The FGC team supports children and their families who are struggling with everyday life, children who may be at risk of coming into care, children in care and care leavers; anywhere where a plan involving the wider family and friends' networks will be of benefit to the safety and wellbeing of the child or young person. About the Role We are looking for a Family Group Conference Coordinator to join our well-established FGC team in Surrey. As a Family Group Conference Coordinator you will be thorough in all aspects of work and will help us to continue our proven record and achieve future targets. Working as part of the Quality Practice, Relationships and Support service, you will deliver a critical front facing service that supports the effective delivery of the right services at the right time for our children, young people and their families. You will work in line with our 'Effective Family Resilience' document to support decision making and the application of thresholds correctly. You will be co-located in Woking with colleagues from supporting agencies and delivering a partnership approach to services. Shortlisting Criteria To be considered for shortlisting to interview for this position your application will clearly evidence the following: Level 3 qualification in a relevant subject and/or evidence of substantial experience in a relevant field Confidence in facilitating and chairing meetings and managing conflict Understanding Family Group Conferencing, principles of family decision making and social care legislation Confident in working within a multi-agency environment and commitment to improving effective direct work interventions with families Experience of and proven ability to build positive relationships with children and young people quickly by understanding their lived experiences to advocate on their behalf. Strive to share learning and collaborate with practitioners and partners to achieve positive outcomes for children and their families The job advert closes at 23:59 on 04/05/2024 with interviews to follow. An enhanced DBS 'Disclosure and Barring Service' check for regulated activity (formerly known as CRB) and the Children's and Adults' Barred List checks will be required for this role. Our Commitment Surrey County Council is proud to be a Disability Confident Employer. A guaranteed interview will be offered to all disabled applications where: The candidate has evidenced the minimum criteria for the role through their application The candidate has chosen to share that they have a disability on the application form Our application form and onboarding process will provide an opportunity to request any reasonable adjustments for the interview and/or the role. We want to be an inclusive and diverse employer reflecting the community we serve and particularly welcome applications from all underrepresented groups.
Team Manager - Duty and Assessment Team (DAAT) Our benefits We are committed to continuous improvement, building a skilled, knowledgeable, and flexible workforce alongside promoting innovation and creativity whilst keeping children, young people and families at the heart of all we do. We really value our workforce and offer you a great benefits package including: 2 Day Induction Programme 2 days Signs of Safety training (social care colleagues) Extensive Learning & Development and career development opportunities Flexible and family working arrangements including enhanced maternity benefits A permanent, supportive and inclusive management team where you will be empowered to make good professional decisions Local government Pension Scheme Heavily subsidised town centre car parking scheme Employee Discount Scheme 28 days' annual leave, plus 8 Bank Holidays (pro rata for part time) and an additional 5 days, after 5 years' service Opportunity to purchase up to 25 days Employee Assistance Programme Monthly quality supervision SWE Registration paid yearly (social care colleagues) About the role We are seeking a Social Work Team Manager, with current Social Work England registration, and previous leadership experience in a similar role. Duty and assessment is the single point of contact for all safeguarding concerns relating to children and young people in Northamptonshire. Professionals from a range of services that have contact with children, young people, their families and carers, collaborate to ensure immediate and prompt responses; their combined knowledge and expertise keeping children and young people in Northamptonshire safe from harm. With a rotating duty element, the team works at pace, completing robust short-term quality assessments of need, ensuring the right service provision is in place. Skilled social workers in these teams are friendly and confident professionals, who are able to work collaboratively to very tight deadlines, and ensure the child's voice is evident throughout. There are 6 teams within DAAT, each team consists of a Team Manager, Advanced Practitioner, who holds complex cases and supports 5 or 6 Social Workers / Senior Social Workers and a Newly Qualified Social Worker within their team. We collaborate with other professionals to ensure immediate and prompt responses. Their combined knowledge and expertise keep children and young people in Northamptonshire safe from harm. We are supporting excellence in Social Work practice, with a signs of safety based approach, and clear personal development opportunities for the right candidates. What will you be doing? You will provide leadership to your team, who will consist of each team consists of a Team Manager, Advanced Practitioner, who holds complex cases and supports 5 or 6 Social Workers / Senior Social Workers and a Newly Qualified Social Worker within their team. You will be responsible for allocating and prioritising workloads effectively to ensure the care of the child is paramount, whilst also ensuring you develop your team to provide an effective and efficient service. The right candidate will have responsibility for the team plan to meet objectives and ensure performance targets are achieved. About you The right candidate will be a qualified Social Worker, with current Social Work England registration, and ideally with a Level 5 NVQ Management qualification, or equivalent relevant experience. You will have the ability to manage a team and ensure development and performance issues are addressed though support and coaching. You will have previous budgetary control experience, ICT skills and the ability to represent the service at a more senior level if required. About us Northamptonshire Children's Trust was established in November 2020 to deliver Children's Services to the newly established North and West Northants County Councils. The Trust is wholly owned and funded but operationally independent from the Councils; this provides the organisation with unique opportunities to explore new ways of working and to be more agile and adaptable in its approach to service delivery. We are developing a culture that allows the very highest quality of professional practice to flourish and evolve, delivering at the cutting edge of new innovation. Attached documents: TM Accessible JD.pdf - Team Manager We regret that we are not accepting any overseas applications at this time.
Apr 15, 2024
Full time
Team Manager - Duty and Assessment Team (DAAT) Our benefits We are committed to continuous improvement, building a skilled, knowledgeable, and flexible workforce alongside promoting innovation and creativity whilst keeping children, young people and families at the heart of all we do. We really value our workforce and offer you a great benefits package including: 2 Day Induction Programme 2 days Signs of Safety training (social care colleagues) Extensive Learning & Development and career development opportunities Flexible and family working arrangements including enhanced maternity benefits A permanent, supportive and inclusive management team where you will be empowered to make good professional decisions Local government Pension Scheme Heavily subsidised town centre car parking scheme Employee Discount Scheme 28 days' annual leave, plus 8 Bank Holidays (pro rata for part time) and an additional 5 days, after 5 years' service Opportunity to purchase up to 25 days Employee Assistance Programme Monthly quality supervision SWE Registration paid yearly (social care colleagues) About the role We are seeking a Social Work Team Manager, with current Social Work England registration, and previous leadership experience in a similar role. Duty and assessment is the single point of contact for all safeguarding concerns relating to children and young people in Northamptonshire. Professionals from a range of services that have contact with children, young people, their families and carers, collaborate to ensure immediate and prompt responses; their combined knowledge and expertise keeping children and young people in Northamptonshire safe from harm. With a rotating duty element, the team works at pace, completing robust short-term quality assessments of need, ensuring the right service provision is in place. Skilled social workers in these teams are friendly and confident professionals, who are able to work collaboratively to very tight deadlines, and ensure the child's voice is evident throughout. There are 6 teams within DAAT, each team consists of a Team Manager, Advanced Practitioner, who holds complex cases and supports 5 or 6 Social Workers / Senior Social Workers and a Newly Qualified Social Worker within their team. We collaborate with other professionals to ensure immediate and prompt responses. Their combined knowledge and expertise keep children and young people in Northamptonshire safe from harm. We are supporting excellence in Social Work practice, with a signs of safety based approach, and clear personal development opportunities for the right candidates. What will you be doing? You will provide leadership to your team, who will consist of each team consists of a Team Manager, Advanced Practitioner, who holds complex cases and supports 5 or 6 Social Workers / Senior Social Workers and a Newly Qualified Social Worker within their team. You will be responsible for allocating and prioritising workloads effectively to ensure the care of the child is paramount, whilst also ensuring you develop your team to provide an effective and efficient service. The right candidate will have responsibility for the team plan to meet objectives and ensure performance targets are achieved. About you The right candidate will be a qualified Social Worker, with current Social Work England registration, and ideally with a Level 5 NVQ Management qualification, or equivalent relevant experience. You will have the ability to manage a team and ensure development and performance issues are addressed though support and coaching. You will have previous budgetary control experience, ICT skills and the ability to represent the service at a more senior level if required. About us Northamptonshire Children's Trust was established in November 2020 to deliver Children's Services to the newly established North and West Northants County Councils. The Trust is wholly owned and funded but operationally independent from the Councils; this provides the organisation with unique opportunities to explore new ways of working and to be more agile and adaptable in its approach to service delivery. We are developing a culture that allows the very highest quality of professional practice to flourish and evolve, delivering at the cutting edge of new innovation. Attached documents: TM Accessible JD.pdf - Team Manager We regret that we are not accepting any overseas applications at this time.
EYFS Class Teacher Role: EYFS Class Teacher Contract: Permanent, Full time Pay scale: MPS1 - UPS3 (Inner London) Up to £56,959 per annum Location: Islington, North / Central London Start: September 2024 An exciting opportunity exists to join a thriving 3-form entry Primary School within a striving Academy Trust. Rated "Good" by Ofsted, our school has a strong team of staff and is committed to striving for excellence and providing a safe, happy environment where everyone is able to reach their full potential. The successful applicant will be: • A qualified and talented primary practitioner who has a passion for learning • Able to work as part of a supportive team; • Able to rise to the exciting challenge of being part of the continuing development of our school; and • Be committed to ensuring that children's well-being is at the centre of everything that we do. • All applicants must hold Qualified Teacher Status obtained in the UK • All applicants must hold a degree and have experience teaching the National Curriculum in England Applications are welcome from Early Careers Teachers (ECT) and more experienced teachers with an interest in Early Years. The Academy Trust is a family of four strongly performing primary schools across London. The Trust aims to deliver the very best educational experience for its pupils with each school bringing its own strengths and expertise to benefit the whole learning community. Role: EYFS Class Teacher Location: Islington Start date: Sept 2024 Contract: Full time, Permanent Salary: Inner London MPS - UPS Essential Qualifications: QTS, Degree and DBS Travel: Excellent transport links including parking on site Please note that as a school, we are unable to offer sponsorship at this time. All applicants must have a Qualified Teacher Status awarded by the British Department of Education. We are dedicated to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff to share this commitment. You will have a safeguarding responsibility if appointed. The successful candidate will be subject to enhanced clearance through the Disclosure and Barring Service and employment will be subject to references. This post is not exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. To apply for this opportunity, send your detailed CV to Clarus Education now to be considered. We will be contacting those shortlisted within 48 hours of an application. Please see our website page headed 'About' and scroll to the bottom to see our 'Privacy Notice' for an explanation about how we use information we collect about you.
Apr 15, 2024
Full time
EYFS Class Teacher Role: EYFS Class Teacher Contract: Permanent, Full time Pay scale: MPS1 - UPS3 (Inner London) Up to £56,959 per annum Location: Islington, North / Central London Start: September 2024 An exciting opportunity exists to join a thriving 3-form entry Primary School within a striving Academy Trust. Rated "Good" by Ofsted, our school has a strong team of staff and is committed to striving for excellence and providing a safe, happy environment where everyone is able to reach their full potential. The successful applicant will be: • A qualified and talented primary practitioner who has a passion for learning • Able to work as part of a supportive team; • Able to rise to the exciting challenge of being part of the continuing development of our school; and • Be committed to ensuring that children's well-being is at the centre of everything that we do. • All applicants must hold Qualified Teacher Status obtained in the UK • All applicants must hold a degree and have experience teaching the National Curriculum in England Applications are welcome from Early Careers Teachers (ECT) and more experienced teachers with an interest in Early Years. The Academy Trust is a family of four strongly performing primary schools across London. The Trust aims to deliver the very best educational experience for its pupils with each school bringing its own strengths and expertise to benefit the whole learning community. Role: EYFS Class Teacher Location: Islington Start date: Sept 2024 Contract: Full time, Permanent Salary: Inner London MPS - UPS Essential Qualifications: QTS, Degree and DBS Travel: Excellent transport links including parking on site Please note that as a school, we are unable to offer sponsorship at this time. All applicants must have a Qualified Teacher Status awarded by the British Department of Education. We are dedicated to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff to share this commitment. You will have a safeguarding responsibility if appointed. The successful candidate will be subject to enhanced clearance through the Disclosure and Barring Service and employment will be subject to references. This post is not exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. To apply for this opportunity, send your detailed CV to Clarus Education now to be considered. We will be contacting those shortlisted within 48 hours of an application. Please see our website page headed 'About' and scroll to the bottom to see our 'Privacy Notice' for an explanation about how we use information we collect about you.
Looking to join an Innovative company? The company not only produce products which are used in some of the most challenging environments in the world but have a number of awards under their belt! Overview Important: All applicants must be able to obtain Security Clearance minimum 5 years UK residency Working: Possible Flexible and some remote working potentials. Want to work for a company who have been supporting the nuclear industry since its first major expansion in the 1960s? Join a reputable business who, have a number of awards, most recently been named as an Award winner (Gold Award) in MoD Defence Employer Recognition Scheme! Join a business who provides customers with solutions that give complete, long-term protection and control of safety critical systems. A trusted and reputable company; who's solutions have been integrated in nearly all of the UK's nuclear sites. Responsibilities: Provide leadership and coaching to develop and evolve this culture and thinking to align to end customer value, keeping safety and quality at the forefront. Select, introduce and standardise Improvement tools and techniques across the business, for example standard work, Value Stream Mapping, Waste identification, SIPOC, 5S, Root Cause Analysis and charters, as appropriate for the business. Work with all departments in the business to identify process opportunities to improve quality, customer service levels, unit cost, safety and compliance, and reduce waste with clear measurable outcomes. Identify opportunities for immediate action and build out an improvement hopper of improvement opportunities. Act as a change agent within the business to educate and influence Team members on process implementation and improvements. Adopt a strengths based approach, focusing not only on waste and problems but on areas of best practice, seeking to share and replicate throughout the business. Consolidate and coordinate improvement activities to ensure that benefits are tracked, analysed, reported and shared across the business. Develop business case justification for projects and initiatives. Lead and facilitate continuous improvement opportunities, training and workshops driving cultural change by analysing business data and implementing industry best practices. Provide coaching and mentoring for all improvement practitioners on how and when to use the standard tool sets and assist in activities to grow the culture. Provide direct, hands on support to areas of the business in immediate need while coaching local improvement talent to develop long term sustainability. Experience needed: Ideally qualified Bachelor's Degree or equivalent combination of education and practitioner experience. Proven experience in Lean Manufacturing / Six Sigma / Project Management principles and best practices. Experience in multiple functions within the value stream (i.e. production, materials management, manufacturing engineering, quality assurance, IT, EH&S, facilities, purchasing etc.). Expertise and demonstrated application of Lean techniques (for example 5S, Root Cause Analysis, Value Stream Mapping, Kaizen, Visual Management, Mistake-Proofing, SIPOC, Flow, Pull, TAKT, TQM, JIT, SPC etc.). Ability to obtain security clearance up to SC level. Flexibility to travel as required. Desirable: Experience in the Defence / Aerospace or safety regulated environment would be advantageous Strong business acumen, with a broad understanding of lean and continuous improvement principles. Strong interpersonal skills with ability to collaborate and build a consensus in a high pressure environment. Strategic thinker with the ability to influence people at the highest levels of the company. Excellent understanding of Quality Systems and Measures. Proven leader with ability to successfully manage multiple lean projects and make lasting relevant impact across an organisation. Excellent communication skills throughout all levels of the organisations. For full information, please get in touch
Apr 15, 2024
Full time
Looking to join an Innovative company? The company not only produce products which are used in some of the most challenging environments in the world but have a number of awards under their belt! Overview Important: All applicants must be able to obtain Security Clearance minimum 5 years UK residency Working: Possible Flexible and some remote working potentials. Want to work for a company who have been supporting the nuclear industry since its first major expansion in the 1960s? Join a reputable business who, have a number of awards, most recently been named as an Award winner (Gold Award) in MoD Defence Employer Recognition Scheme! Join a business who provides customers with solutions that give complete, long-term protection and control of safety critical systems. A trusted and reputable company; who's solutions have been integrated in nearly all of the UK's nuclear sites. Responsibilities: Provide leadership and coaching to develop and evolve this culture and thinking to align to end customer value, keeping safety and quality at the forefront. Select, introduce and standardise Improvement tools and techniques across the business, for example standard work, Value Stream Mapping, Waste identification, SIPOC, 5S, Root Cause Analysis and charters, as appropriate for the business. Work with all departments in the business to identify process opportunities to improve quality, customer service levels, unit cost, safety and compliance, and reduce waste with clear measurable outcomes. Identify opportunities for immediate action and build out an improvement hopper of improvement opportunities. Act as a change agent within the business to educate and influence Team members on process implementation and improvements. Adopt a strengths based approach, focusing not only on waste and problems but on areas of best practice, seeking to share and replicate throughout the business. Consolidate and coordinate improvement activities to ensure that benefits are tracked, analysed, reported and shared across the business. Develop business case justification for projects and initiatives. Lead and facilitate continuous improvement opportunities, training and workshops driving cultural change by analysing business data and implementing industry best practices. Provide coaching and mentoring for all improvement practitioners on how and when to use the standard tool sets and assist in activities to grow the culture. Provide direct, hands on support to areas of the business in immediate need while coaching local improvement talent to develop long term sustainability. Experience needed: Ideally qualified Bachelor's Degree or equivalent combination of education and practitioner experience. Proven experience in Lean Manufacturing / Six Sigma / Project Management principles and best practices. Experience in multiple functions within the value stream (i.e. production, materials management, manufacturing engineering, quality assurance, IT, EH&S, facilities, purchasing etc.). Expertise and demonstrated application of Lean techniques (for example 5S, Root Cause Analysis, Value Stream Mapping, Kaizen, Visual Management, Mistake-Proofing, SIPOC, Flow, Pull, TAKT, TQM, JIT, SPC etc.). Ability to obtain security clearance up to SC level. Flexibility to travel as required. Desirable: Experience in the Defence / Aerospace or safety regulated environment would be advantageous Strong business acumen, with a broad understanding of lean and continuous improvement principles. Strong interpersonal skills with ability to collaborate and build a consensus in a high pressure environment. Strategic thinker with the ability to influence people at the highest levels of the company. Excellent understanding of Quality Systems and Measures. Proven leader with ability to successfully manage multiple lean projects and make lasting relevant impact across an organisation. Excellent communication skills throughout all levels of the organisations. For full information, please get in touch
Looking to join an Innovative company? The company not only produce products which are used in some of the most challenging environments in the world but have a number of awards under their belt! Overview Important: All applicants must be able to obtain Security Clearance minimum 5 years UK residency Working: Possible Flexible and some remote working potentials. Want to work for a company who have been supporting the nuclear industry since its first major expansion in the 1960s? Join a reputable business who, have a number of awards, most recently been named as an Award winner (Gold Award) in MoD Defence Employer Recognition Scheme! Join a business who provides customers with solutions that give complete, long-term protection and control of safety critical systems. A trusted and reputable company; who's solutions have been integrated in nearly all of the UK's nuclear sites. Responsibilities: Provide leadership and coaching to develop and evolve this culture and thinking to align to end customer value, keeping safety and quality at the forefront. Select, introduce and standardise Improvement tools and techniques across the business, for example standard work, Value Stream Mapping, Waste identification, SIPOC, 5S, Root Cause Analysis and charters, as appropriate for the business. Work with all departments in the business to identify process opportunities to improve quality, customer service levels, unit cost, safety and compliance, and reduce waste with clear measurable outcomes. Identify opportunities for immediate action and build out an improvement hopper of improvement opportunities. Act as a change agent within the business to educate and influence Team members on process implementation and improvements. Adopt a strengths based approach, focusing not only on waste and problems but on areas of best practice, seeking to share and replicate throughout the business. Consolidate and coordinate improvement activities to ensure that benefits are tracked, analysed, reported and shared across the business. Develop business case justification for projects and initiatives. Lead and facilitate continuous improvement opportunities, training and workshops driving cultural change by analysing business data and implementing industry best practices. Provide coaching and mentoring for all improvement practitioners on how and when to use the standard tool sets and assist in activities to grow the culture. Provide direct, hands on support to areas of the business in immediate need while coaching local improvement talent to develop long term sustainability. Experience needed: Bachelor's Degree or equivalent combination of education and practitioner experience. Proven experience in Lean Manufacturing / Six Sigma / Project Management principles and best practices. Experience in multiple functions within the value stream (i.e. production, materials management, manufacturing engineering, quality assurance, IT, EH&S, facilities, purchasing etc.). Expertise and demonstrated application of Lean techniques (for example 5S, Root Cause Analysis, Value Stream Mapping, Kaizen, Visual Management, Mistake-Proofing, SIPOC, Flow, Pull, TAKT, TQM, JIT, SPC etc.). Ability to obtain security clearance up to SC level. Flexibility to travel as required. Desirable: Experience in the Defence / Aerospace or safety regulated environment would be advantageous Strong business acumen, with a broad understanding of lean and continuous improvement principles. Strong interpersonal skills with ability to collaborate and build a consensus in a high pressure environment. Strategic thinker with the ability to influence people at the highest levels of the company. Excellent understanding of Quality Systems and Measures. Proven leader with ability to successfully manage multiple lean projects and make lasting relevant impact across an organisation. Excellent communication skills throughout all levels of the organisations. For full information, please get in touch:
Apr 15, 2024
Full time
Looking to join an Innovative company? The company not only produce products which are used in some of the most challenging environments in the world but have a number of awards under their belt! Overview Important: All applicants must be able to obtain Security Clearance minimum 5 years UK residency Working: Possible Flexible and some remote working potentials. Want to work for a company who have been supporting the nuclear industry since its first major expansion in the 1960s? Join a reputable business who, have a number of awards, most recently been named as an Award winner (Gold Award) in MoD Defence Employer Recognition Scheme! Join a business who provides customers with solutions that give complete, long-term protection and control of safety critical systems. A trusted and reputable company; who's solutions have been integrated in nearly all of the UK's nuclear sites. Responsibilities: Provide leadership and coaching to develop and evolve this culture and thinking to align to end customer value, keeping safety and quality at the forefront. Select, introduce and standardise Improvement tools and techniques across the business, for example standard work, Value Stream Mapping, Waste identification, SIPOC, 5S, Root Cause Analysis and charters, as appropriate for the business. Work with all departments in the business to identify process opportunities to improve quality, customer service levels, unit cost, safety and compliance, and reduce waste with clear measurable outcomes. Identify opportunities for immediate action and build out an improvement hopper of improvement opportunities. Act as a change agent within the business to educate and influence Team members on process implementation and improvements. Adopt a strengths based approach, focusing not only on waste and problems but on areas of best practice, seeking to share and replicate throughout the business. Consolidate and coordinate improvement activities to ensure that benefits are tracked, analysed, reported and shared across the business. Develop business case justification for projects and initiatives. Lead and facilitate continuous improvement opportunities, training and workshops driving cultural change by analysing business data and implementing industry best practices. Provide coaching and mentoring for all improvement practitioners on how and when to use the standard tool sets and assist in activities to grow the culture. Provide direct, hands on support to areas of the business in immediate need while coaching local improvement talent to develop long term sustainability. Experience needed: Bachelor's Degree or equivalent combination of education and practitioner experience. Proven experience in Lean Manufacturing / Six Sigma / Project Management principles and best practices. Experience in multiple functions within the value stream (i.e. production, materials management, manufacturing engineering, quality assurance, IT, EH&S, facilities, purchasing etc.). Expertise and demonstrated application of Lean techniques (for example 5S, Root Cause Analysis, Value Stream Mapping, Kaizen, Visual Management, Mistake-Proofing, SIPOC, Flow, Pull, TAKT, TQM, JIT, SPC etc.). Ability to obtain security clearance up to SC level. Flexibility to travel as required. Desirable: Experience in the Defence / Aerospace or safety regulated environment would be advantageous Strong business acumen, with a broad understanding of lean and continuous improvement principles. Strong interpersonal skills with ability to collaborate and build a consensus in a high pressure environment. Strategic thinker with the ability to influence people at the highest levels of the company. Excellent understanding of Quality Systems and Measures. Proven leader with ability to successfully manage multiple lean projects and make lasting relevant impact across an organisation. Excellent communication skills throughout all levels of the organisations. For full information, please get in touch:
Residential Childcare Support Worker We currently have openings for experienced Residential Childcare Support Workers, and would also love to hear from those who are passionate about making a positive and lasting difference to young people, and who are willing to undertake the relevant training and qualifications needed. Starting Salary: Base salary of £26,327.76 with the potential to earn up to £28,007.76 with sleep in shifts Salary after probation: Base salary of £27,487.20 with the potential to earn up to £29,167.20 with sleep in shifts Location: Horsham, West Sussex Contract: Full Time - 40 hours per week (1 sleep in per week) Apple Orchard has four homes in Surrey and West Sussex. Each home is set in a rural location and offers a comfortable homely environment for young males aged 13-18 years. We aim to help young people to develop insight into their experiences in order that they can move on from their often damaged traumatic past. We support them as they take steps to make sense of their lives by providing clear and safe boundaries and achievable goals. This includes positive reinforcement strategies such as reward charts and free time. Central to our work is the need to provide a high level of nurturing which ensures all the basic needs of the young person are met to the highest standard. This includes providing a home that has a warm and friendly atmosphere where great emphasis is placed on building supportive relationships and positive attachments. Duties and responsibilities: To ensure that a caring and motivating environment is provided for the young people that takes into account individual developmental needs and enables young people to reach their full potential To plan and prepare activities that meet the young people's needs and stimulates their learning and integration within the home. Keep well-informed of legislation, guidelines, policies to ensure the Children's Act, Children's homes regulations and the national minimum standards are met at all times. To be aware of all Ofsted guidance and information in regard to the home. To observe and assess young people's progress and keep accurate records of their achievements, behaviour and important events in their lives. To produce and keep up to date a life book for any young person for whom you have key working responsibilities. To work with local authorities/ placing authorities to ensure the care the young people receive is outstanding To establish and maintain positive working relationships with parents/carers in a way that supports young people's learning and development and values parental involvement where appropriate. To be flexible within working practices of the home e.g. To help, where needed, including undertaking domestic tasks within the home, which will include preparation of meals, cleaning, shopping etc. Work alongside the Manager and staff team to ensure that the philosophy behind the home is fulfilled. To keep clear and legible records regarding the young people. To ensure that entries in records are legible, clearly expressed, non-stigmatising and distinguished as far as possible between fact, opinion and third-party information Essential skills: The ideal candidate would have previous experience of working with teenage boys or challenging behaviour and have a willingness to further develop their skills. You must hold a driving licence and have access to a vehicle. Due to the rural location of our services public transport would not be a viable option Hold Residential Childcare/Families Practitioner Diploma/Children and Young People's Workforce/NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care or equivalent - or be willing to work towards a required qualification You would need to be willing to engage the young people in a wide range of activities and support them through their time at Apple Orchard; guiding them towards Independence and Adulthood. You will need to be flexible with your working hours and be able to work a mixture of days, evenings and weekends. This role requires shift work although you will have every other weekend off You must be able to challenge unacceptable behaviour, provide firm boundaries and provide care which meets the needs of the individual Must be able to work as part of a team To follow delegated tasks and handovers. Be able to maintain policies and procedures Benefits: Company pension £35 per sleep in (one per week x 48 weeks) Access to our Exchange Employee Discount Scheme Access to wellbeing programmes via our Exchange Provision Promotion opportunities Fully funded training for your recognised qualifications If you feel that you could use your skills to support this work through creating a caring and stimulating environment allowing for a range of opportunities and life experiences for the young people, then we want to hear from you. Apple Orchard is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates. The company is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment. Successful applicants will be subject to a DBS check at enhanced level if successful for the position.
Apr 15, 2024
Full time
Residential Childcare Support Worker We currently have openings for experienced Residential Childcare Support Workers, and would also love to hear from those who are passionate about making a positive and lasting difference to young people, and who are willing to undertake the relevant training and qualifications needed. Starting Salary: Base salary of £26,327.76 with the potential to earn up to £28,007.76 with sleep in shifts Salary after probation: Base salary of £27,487.20 with the potential to earn up to £29,167.20 with sleep in shifts Location: Horsham, West Sussex Contract: Full Time - 40 hours per week (1 sleep in per week) Apple Orchard has four homes in Surrey and West Sussex. Each home is set in a rural location and offers a comfortable homely environment for young males aged 13-18 years. We aim to help young people to develop insight into their experiences in order that they can move on from their often damaged traumatic past. We support them as they take steps to make sense of their lives by providing clear and safe boundaries and achievable goals. This includes positive reinforcement strategies such as reward charts and free time. Central to our work is the need to provide a high level of nurturing which ensures all the basic needs of the young person are met to the highest standard. This includes providing a home that has a warm and friendly atmosphere where great emphasis is placed on building supportive relationships and positive attachments. Duties and responsibilities: To ensure that a caring and motivating environment is provided for the young people that takes into account individual developmental needs and enables young people to reach their full potential To plan and prepare activities that meet the young people's needs and stimulates their learning and integration within the home. Keep well-informed of legislation, guidelines, policies to ensure the Children's Act, Children's homes regulations and the national minimum standards are met at all times. To be aware of all Ofsted guidance and information in regard to the home. To observe and assess young people's progress and keep accurate records of their achievements, behaviour and important events in their lives. To produce and keep up to date a life book for any young person for whom you have key working responsibilities. To work with local authorities/ placing authorities to ensure the care the young people receive is outstanding To establish and maintain positive working relationships with parents/carers in a way that supports young people's learning and development and values parental involvement where appropriate. To be flexible within working practices of the home e.g. To help, where needed, including undertaking domestic tasks within the home, which will include preparation of meals, cleaning, shopping etc. Work alongside the Manager and staff team to ensure that the philosophy behind the home is fulfilled. To keep clear and legible records regarding the young people. To ensure that entries in records are legible, clearly expressed, non-stigmatising and distinguished as far as possible between fact, opinion and third-party information Essential skills: The ideal candidate would have previous experience of working with teenage boys or challenging behaviour and have a willingness to further develop their skills. You must hold a driving licence and have access to a vehicle. Due to the rural location of our services public transport would not be a viable option Hold Residential Childcare/Families Practitioner Diploma/Children and Young People's Workforce/NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care or equivalent - or be willing to work towards a required qualification You would need to be willing to engage the young people in a wide range of activities and support them through their time at Apple Orchard; guiding them towards Independence and Adulthood. You will need to be flexible with your working hours and be able to work a mixture of days, evenings and weekends. This role requires shift work although you will have every other weekend off You must be able to challenge unacceptable behaviour, provide firm boundaries and provide care which meets the needs of the individual Must be able to work as part of a team To follow delegated tasks and handovers. Be able to maintain policies and procedures Benefits: Company pension £35 per sleep in (one per week x 48 weeks) Access to our Exchange Employee Discount Scheme Access to wellbeing programmes via our Exchange Provision Promotion opportunities Fully funded training for your recognised qualifications If you feel that you could use your skills to support this work through creating a caring and stimulating environment allowing for a range of opportunities and life experiences for the young people, then we want to hear from you. Apple Orchard is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates. The company is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment. Successful applicants will be subject to a DBS check at enhanced level if successful for the position.
The opportunity Salary: NJC Grade 8 £30,296 - £33,024 per annum This is an exciting time to join our Special Educational Needs Assessment Team (SENAT) as we are increasing our service to further support those with SEN. As a SEND Officer within the SEN Assessment team, you will be involved with working closely with children and young people with complex SEN and their families, early years providers, schools, colleges, and external agencies providing advice and guidance. Your key responsibility will be to ensure that statutory processes and timescales are followed. This includes good quality considerations, assessments, and reviews of the needs of learners with SEN and Disability, following the SEN Code of Practice. You'll be the main point of contact in relation to a caseload of children, young people and young adults with SEN and Disability. Responsibilities of this role include: Co-producing EHCPs with parents/young people and other professionals, ensuring that the desired outcomes are reflected using person centred approaches. Collating and summarising professional information and advice and the views and aspirations of the child or young person and their parents or carers into a statutory EHCP ensuring legal compliance in accordance with the SEND legislation. Drafting Education, Health and Care plans and specifying the educational, health and care provision necessary to meet those needs, and the resources required to do so. Ensuring EHCPs are clear, concise and accessible to parents, children, young people, education providers and practitioners and completed to a high standard. Amending Education, Health and Care plans following annual and other reviews. Working closely with parents and carers to support them through the EHC needs assessment and annual review processes to enable them to make informed and realistic decisions about special educational provision and placement. Consultation and negotiations with providers on securing an appropriate placement and ensure efficient use of resources. Managing a caseload of children/young people who have an EHCP and ensure their needs are appropriately met. About you We are looking for someone who is excellent at communicating and building positive relationships with a diverse range of customers, colleagues, and services. You will need to have sensitivity to individual needs and use your judgement in complex situations. If you enjoy working creatively and collaboratively you will thrive in this role. For more information on the Key Skills as well as the Qualifications and/or experience required, please refer to the Job Description attached. About Us The Special Educational Needs Assessment Team (SENAT) manages the decisions and processes concerned with statutory education health and care needs assessment process for learners with an education, health, and care plan (EHCP), the placement of children in learning settings and the allocation of resources to settings. The team considers suitability of and where appropriate arranges the assessment and placement of children, young people, and young adults with special educational needs in accordance with the provisions of the Children and Families Act 2014 (Pt 3, SEN) and associated regulations including the SEN Code of Practice to ensure that the statutory assessment procedures are followed and proposed EHCPs are issued and reviewed within the timescales laid down by the regulations. This will be achieved through direct work with parents, educational settings, young people, health, Social Care and other external customers and partnership organisations to establish the best ways to support learning for children and Young People (0-25). For more information about West Sussex County Council, please visit our WSCC About Us page. Benefits For a full list of the benefits offered to you as a West Sussex County Council employee you can find them on our Rewards and Benefits page. Further Information The reference number for this role is CAFHE05084 For an informal conversation or for further information regarding the role, please contact Ivana McCafferty, Team Manager, at For issues or queries regarding your application please contact This post is subject 3 years referencing and an occupational health check. How to Apply To apply, please follow the links below to upload your CV and cover letter. In your cover letter, outline your motivations for applying and explain how you meet the key skills listed in full and the experience you can bring to the role (please refer to the key skills) 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. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults.
Apr 15, 2024
Full time
The opportunity Salary: NJC Grade 8 £30,296 - £33,024 per annum This is an exciting time to join our Special Educational Needs Assessment Team (SENAT) as we are increasing our service to further support those with SEN. As a SEND Officer within the SEN Assessment team, you will be involved with working closely with children and young people with complex SEN and their families, early years providers, schools, colleges, and external agencies providing advice and guidance. Your key responsibility will be to ensure that statutory processes and timescales are followed. This includes good quality considerations, assessments, and reviews of the needs of learners with SEN and Disability, following the SEN Code of Practice. You'll be the main point of contact in relation to a caseload of children, young people and young adults with SEN and Disability. Responsibilities of this role include: Co-producing EHCPs with parents/young people and other professionals, ensuring that the desired outcomes are reflected using person centred approaches. Collating and summarising professional information and advice and the views and aspirations of the child or young person and their parents or carers into a statutory EHCP ensuring legal compliance in accordance with the SEND legislation. Drafting Education, Health and Care plans and specifying the educational, health and care provision necessary to meet those needs, and the resources required to do so. Ensuring EHCPs are clear, concise and accessible to parents, children, young people, education providers and practitioners and completed to a high standard. Amending Education, Health and Care plans following annual and other reviews. Working closely with parents and carers to support them through the EHC needs assessment and annual review processes to enable them to make informed and realistic decisions about special educational provision and placement. Consultation and negotiations with providers on securing an appropriate placement and ensure efficient use of resources. Managing a caseload of children/young people who have an EHCP and ensure their needs are appropriately met. About you We are looking for someone who is excellent at communicating and building positive relationships with a diverse range of customers, colleagues, and services. You will need to have sensitivity to individual needs and use your judgement in complex situations. If you enjoy working creatively and collaboratively you will thrive in this role. For more information on the Key Skills as well as the Qualifications and/or experience required, please refer to the Job Description attached. About Us The Special Educational Needs Assessment Team (SENAT) manages the decisions and processes concerned with statutory education health and care needs assessment process for learners with an education, health, and care plan (EHCP), the placement of children in learning settings and the allocation of resources to settings. The team considers suitability of and where appropriate arranges the assessment and placement of children, young people, and young adults with special educational needs in accordance with the provisions of the Children and Families Act 2014 (Pt 3, SEN) and associated regulations including the SEN Code of Practice to ensure that the statutory assessment procedures are followed and proposed EHCPs are issued and reviewed within the timescales laid down by the regulations. This will be achieved through direct work with parents, educational settings, young people, health, Social Care and other external customers and partnership organisations to establish the best ways to support learning for children and Young People (0-25). For more information about West Sussex County Council, please visit our WSCC About Us page. Benefits For a full list of the benefits offered to you as a West Sussex County Council employee you can find them on our Rewards and Benefits page. Further Information The reference number for this role is CAFHE05084 For an informal conversation or for further information regarding the role, please contact Ivana McCafferty, Team Manager, at For issues or queries regarding your application please contact This post is subject 3 years referencing and an occupational health check. How to Apply To apply, please follow the links below to upload your CV and cover letter. In your cover letter, outline your motivations for applying and explain how you meet the key skills listed in full and the experience you can bring to the role (please refer to the key skills) 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. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults.