TeamJobs are supporting a fantastic charity who are looking for a Support Worker to join their team in Yeovil on a temporary to permanent basis starting ASAP. We are looking for great communicators who are compassionate and wanting to join a company that supports their community. Details Flexible shift patterns available Up to 22756 per annum Temporary to permanent contract with weekly pay for the first 12 weeks Job Role Support customers to achieve their personal goals Support with Paying rent and bills Accessing other appointments to support well-being such as the GP Assisting with benefit claims and ensuring maximum income Seeking and applying for move on accommodation through the private rented sector or social housing (Homefinder) Accessing social activities If you are interested in this role, please APPLY NOW or send your email INDCT
May 01, 2024
Full time
TeamJobs are supporting a fantastic charity who are looking for a Support Worker to join their team in Yeovil on a temporary to permanent basis starting ASAP. We are looking for great communicators who are compassionate and wanting to join a company that supports their community. Details Flexible shift patterns available Up to 22756 per annum Temporary to permanent contract with weekly pay for the first 12 weeks Job Role Support customers to achieve their personal goals Support with Paying rent and bills Accessing other appointments to support well-being such as the GP Assisting with benefit claims and ensuring maximum income Seeking and applying for move on accommodation through the private rented sector or social housing (Homefinder) Accessing social activities If you are interested in this role, please APPLY NOW or send your email INDCT
Job Title: Senior Housing Manager Location: Rudgeway, Bristol Salary: £50,000 per annum Job Type : Permanent, Full Time (Applicants wishing to work reduced hours should contact us for an informal discussion) We're looking for an experienced social housing professional to take on a leadership role in our Housing Association. The successful candidate will work with us to deliver a high-quality housing and neighbourhood management service. You will be part of a team designed to better support our customers and colleagues, to help us ensure regulatory compliance and continuous improvement in the standard of customer service and housing management across the organisation. The Role: Lead and manage your team to deliver exceptional customer service to our residents Be responsible for delivery and reporting of organisational performance against key indicators, including arrears, void loss, ASB resolution, and customer satisfaction Develop and facilitate team adherence to policies and procedures that deliver value for money and ensure compliance with best practice, regulatory and statutory requirements Lead on tenancy matters, providing the Housing Team and other teams in the organisation with expert advice and case management support What you will need to be successful: Significant experience working in social housing, including management of a variety of tenures Experience of line management/leadership An ability to place the customer front and centre of service delivery while operating within legislative and regulatory requirements Knowledge of the legislative and regulatory framework underpinning the social housing sector We will support you to continue your leadership and management journey and will provide coaching, support and accredited training for the successful applicant. We are continuously developing our inclusive, values driven culture that embraces the diversity of our colleagues and customers. We are keen to increase our own diversity and particularly welcome applications from underrepresented groups. Elim recognises our highly-skilled and dedicated colleagues are our greatest asset in achieving our vision. Benefits: A great inclusive and values led culture that invests in your learning and development 25 days annual holiday rising to 30 days Paid day off for your birthday Optional one day volunteer leave Flexible working Access to training and career development through Elim Skills Academy Company pension Life Assurance Annual organisational performance bonus Health cash plan, including discounts to a wide range of shops and services. Free onsite car parking Full details of benefits, culture and values on our website. You will also find colleague stories, sharing what it's like working for us. About Elim: Elim is a charitable social landlord based in Bristol with a vision 'to meet housing need and deliver homes that change people's lives' . This ambition is present in everything we do. We have around 900 homes located across South West England, the Birmingham area and Wales, and we provide homes for social or affordable rent across each of these areas. We provide homes for shared ownership in South West England, and are one of the largest providers of supported accommodation to people who have experienced homelessness in Bristol and Gloucester. We offer a diverse and inclusive culture in line with our Elim CARES Values. These were created in partnership with our customers, colleagues, Board and other stakeholders, and they represent our commitment to how we deliver our services and work together successfully: C Customers First - Customers are at the heart of our services and decision making A Aspirational and Accountable - We are ambitious for our customers, staff and stakeholders. We work with integrity, learn from mistakes, and do what we say we will R Results - We work hard and deliver great results for our customers and for Elim E Everyone's view matters - We listen to understand, improve, and build our services S Supportive - We tackle challenges head on and inspire each other to achieve our potential How to apply: For more details and to apply please visit our website. We want to ensure our recruitment process accessible for any applicant interested in a career at Elim Closing Date: 9am, 13th May 2024 Interview Date: Interviews will be held until 17th May 2024. Candidates with experience of: Housing Options Officer, Social Housing Advisor, Homelessness Officer, Housing Needs Officer, Housing Officer, Housing Support Officer, Housing Manager, Senior Housing Officer, Housing Services, Customer Housing Officer, Social Housing Manager, Supported Housing Officer, Senior Social Housing Worker, Social Housing Manager will be considered.
May 01, 2024
Full time
Job Title: Senior Housing Manager Location: Rudgeway, Bristol Salary: £50,000 per annum Job Type : Permanent, Full Time (Applicants wishing to work reduced hours should contact us for an informal discussion) We're looking for an experienced social housing professional to take on a leadership role in our Housing Association. The successful candidate will work with us to deliver a high-quality housing and neighbourhood management service. You will be part of a team designed to better support our customers and colleagues, to help us ensure regulatory compliance and continuous improvement in the standard of customer service and housing management across the organisation. The Role: Lead and manage your team to deliver exceptional customer service to our residents Be responsible for delivery and reporting of organisational performance against key indicators, including arrears, void loss, ASB resolution, and customer satisfaction Develop and facilitate team adherence to policies and procedures that deliver value for money and ensure compliance with best practice, regulatory and statutory requirements Lead on tenancy matters, providing the Housing Team and other teams in the organisation with expert advice and case management support What you will need to be successful: Significant experience working in social housing, including management of a variety of tenures Experience of line management/leadership An ability to place the customer front and centre of service delivery while operating within legislative and regulatory requirements Knowledge of the legislative and regulatory framework underpinning the social housing sector We will support you to continue your leadership and management journey and will provide coaching, support and accredited training for the successful applicant. We are continuously developing our inclusive, values driven culture that embraces the diversity of our colleagues and customers. We are keen to increase our own diversity and particularly welcome applications from underrepresented groups. Elim recognises our highly-skilled and dedicated colleagues are our greatest asset in achieving our vision. Benefits: A great inclusive and values led culture that invests in your learning and development 25 days annual holiday rising to 30 days Paid day off for your birthday Optional one day volunteer leave Flexible working Access to training and career development through Elim Skills Academy Company pension Life Assurance Annual organisational performance bonus Health cash plan, including discounts to a wide range of shops and services. Free onsite car parking Full details of benefits, culture and values on our website. You will also find colleague stories, sharing what it's like working for us. About Elim: Elim is a charitable social landlord based in Bristol with a vision 'to meet housing need and deliver homes that change people's lives' . This ambition is present in everything we do. We have around 900 homes located across South West England, the Birmingham area and Wales, and we provide homes for social or affordable rent across each of these areas. We provide homes for shared ownership in South West England, and are one of the largest providers of supported accommodation to people who have experienced homelessness in Bristol and Gloucester. We offer a diverse and inclusive culture in line with our Elim CARES Values. These were created in partnership with our customers, colleagues, Board and other stakeholders, and they represent our commitment to how we deliver our services and work together successfully: C Customers First - Customers are at the heart of our services and decision making A Aspirational and Accountable - We are ambitious for our customers, staff and stakeholders. We work with integrity, learn from mistakes, and do what we say we will R Results - We work hard and deliver great results for our customers and for Elim E Everyone's view matters - We listen to understand, improve, and build our services S Supportive - We tackle challenges head on and inspire each other to achieve our potential How to apply: For more details and to apply please visit our website. We want to ensure our recruitment process accessible for any applicant interested in a career at Elim Closing Date: 9am, 13th May 2024 Interview Date: Interviews will be held until 17th May 2024. Candidates with experience of: Housing Options Officer, Social Housing Advisor, Homelessness Officer, Housing Needs Officer, Housing Officer, Housing Support Officer, Housing Manager, Senior Housing Officer, Housing Services, Customer Housing Officer, Social Housing Manager, Supported Housing Officer, Senior Social Housing Worker, Social Housing Manager will be considered.
Acorn by Syniergie is looking for a Site Manager in the Herefordshire (HR1) area for 1 weeks cover work on a housing site. This will be starting next Wednesday - the 25th of April. Requirements: SMSTS, First aid, CSCS Proven track record on housing construction projects. Duties: Management of subcontractors. Oversight of build program and budget. Site meetings with line manager. Maintain site paperwork. Overall responsibility of health and safety. Management of materials and labour. Site level problem solving and provide solutions. The pay rate will be £30 to £32 per hour. If you are interested please call Gaby on - thank you! Acorn by Synergie acts as an employment business for the supply of temporary workers.
May 01, 2024
Full time
Acorn by Syniergie is looking for a Site Manager in the Herefordshire (HR1) area for 1 weeks cover work on a housing site. This will be starting next Wednesday - the 25th of April. Requirements: SMSTS, First aid, CSCS Proven track record on housing construction projects. Duties: Management of subcontractors. Oversight of build program and budget. Site meetings with line manager. Maintain site paperwork. Overall responsibility of health and safety. Management of materials and labour. Site level problem solving and provide solutions. The pay rate will be £30 to £32 per hour. If you are interested please call Gaby on - thank you! Acorn by Synergie acts as an employment business for the supply of temporary workers.
Strategy and Commissioning Officer Employer: Wokingham Borough Council Salary: £43,421 - £48,474 per annum, plus benefits Location: Wokingham Borough Council, Shute End/Home Working Contract: Contract Working Pattern: Full Time Hours: 37 hours per week. DBS Check: No Closing Date: 26/05/2024 at 23:00 Reference: 712593 Wokingham Borough Council have an excellent opportunity for a Strategy and Commissioning Officer to join our Award-winning Adult Social Care Team, on an 18-Month Fixed Term Contract. We all want to live in the place we call home, with the people and things we love, in communities where we look out for each other, doing the things that matter to us. Can you help vulnerable people in Wokingham achieve this vision? As the Strategy and Commissioning Officer, you will work with the Head of Service for Strategic Commissioning, Adult Services, other members of the Strategy, Commissioning and Performance Team as well as Optalis Ltd, our highly regarded Council owned care provider (100% services rated 'GOOD' with CQC). Together we will drive and implement the fast-paced transformation of Adult Social Care and Health services, to deliver better outcomes and a sustainable high-quality Adult Social Care system for people of Wokingham Borough. Benefits You will receive a fantastic range of employee benefits including, 31 days annual leave (rising to 36 days after 5 years continued local government service), plus Bank Holidays, a generous local government pension scheme, hybrid working options, employee assistance programme, sports & leisure discounts, use of an onsite gym and much more. Key Responsibilities Work closely with members of the Strategy and Commissioning Team and the Optalis Management Team to drive and implement the fast-paced transformation of Adult Social Care services. Support positive relationships with health, housing and social care providers, ICS and council staff, carers and advocates and elected Members. Working in partnership with Optalis and people who are supported to shape and deliver local priorities as set out in the Adult Social Care Strategy and the Social Care Future movement. Support the development and implementation of business systems, processes and policies in order to ensure they are in line with strategic business objectives and contributing to continuous improvement in service delivery. Support Commissioning Managers in providing specialist advice and input to the development and delivery of policy, developing best practice and contributing to continuous improvement in service delivery. Working collaboratively to gather intelligence, analyse, shape the market, design services, quality assure and performance review. Candidate requirements Relevant qualification or equivalent experience in the specialist area Project Management skills and experience Partnership and Team working skills Understanding of social care delivery, costings and commissioning Enthusiasm for transforming social care Our Area Wokingham Borough is set in the heart of Berkshire with excellent transport links to Reading and central London. Our area comprises of a vibrant and historical market town, attractive villages, and miles of beautiful countryside. We're home to a range of high performing schools, a host of international businesses and an incredible community. We have a strong local economy with accelerated growth, a range of excellent public facilities and low levels of crime, offering an exceptional quality of life. If you're interested in this exciting opportunity, click the link below and apply today! Closing Date: Sunday 26th May 2024, 11pm Interview Date: TBC Alternatively, please contact Jenny Lamprell , Head of Service, Strategic Commissioning on for more information. Whilst this is a fixed term contract appointment, for anyone already employed by Wokingham Borough Council this would be classed as a secondment if successful. Therefore, the usual permission requests for secondments apply and you must speak to your line manager in the first instance before applying. Please be aware that we will be reviewing the applications we receive on a daily basis, and we reserve the right to close the advert early if suitable candidates are identified. Wokingham Borough Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all staff, other workers and volunteers to share this commitment. All successful candidates for this role will be subject to Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) checks along with other relevant employment checks. Wokingham is an equal opportunities employer. Further information on this vacancy Job Description
May 01, 2024
Full time
Strategy and Commissioning Officer Employer: Wokingham Borough Council Salary: £43,421 - £48,474 per annum, plus benefits Location: Wokingham Borough Council, Shute End/Home Working Contract: Contract Working Pattern: Full Time Hours: 37 hours per week. DBS Check: No Closing Date: 26/05/2024 at 23:00 Reference: 712593 Wokingham Borough Council have an excellent opportunity for a Strategy and Commissioning Officer to join our Award-winning Adult Social Care Team, on an 18-Month Fixed Term Contract. We all want to live in the place we call home, with the people and things we love, in communities where we look out for each other, doing the things that matter to us. Can you help vulnerable people in Wokingham achieve this vision? As the Strategy and Commissioning Officer, you will work with the Head of Service for Strategic Commissioning, Adult Services, other members of the Strategy, Commissioning and Performance Team as well as Optalis Ltd, our highly regarded Council owned care provider (100% services rated 'GOOD' with CQC). Together we will drive and implement the fast-paced transformation of Adult Social Care and Health services, to deliver better outcomes and a sustainable high-quality Adult Social Care system for people of Wokingham Borough. Benefits You will receive a fantastic range of employee benefits including, 31 days annual leave (rising to 36 days after 5 years continued local government service), plus Bank Holidays, a generous local government pension scheme, hybrid working options, employee assistance programme, sports & leisure discounts, use of an onsite gym and much more. Key Responsibilities Work closely with members of the Strategy and Commissioning Team and the Optalis Management Team to drive and implement the fast-paced transformation of Adult Social Care services. Support positive relationships with health, housing and social care providers, ICS and council staff, carers and advocates and elected Members. Working in partnership with Optalis and people who are supported to shape and deliver local priorities as set out in the Adult Social Care Strategy and the Social Care Future movement. Support the development and implementation of business systems, processes and policies in order to ensure they are in line with strategic business objectives and contributing to continuous improvement in service delivery. Support Commissioning Managers in providing specialist advice and input to the development and delivery of policy, developing best practice and contributing to continuous improvement in service delivery. Working collaboratively to gather intelligence, analyse, shape the market, design services, quality assure and performance review. Candidate requirements Relevant qualification or equivalent experience in the specialist area Project Management skills and experience Partnership and Team working skills Understanding of social care delivery, costings and commissioning Enthusiasm for transforming social care Our Area Wokingham Borough is set in the heart of Berkshire with excellent transport links to Reading and central London. Our area comprises of a vibrant and historical market town, attractive villages, and miles of beautiful countryside. We're home to a range of high performing schools, a host of international businesses and an incredible community. We have a strong local economy with accelerated growth, a range of excellent public facilities and low levels of crime, offering an exceptional quality of life. If you're interested in this exciting opportunity, click the link below and apply today! Closing Date: Sunday 26th May 2024, 11pm Interview Date: TBC Alternatively, please contact Jenny Lamprell , Head of Service, Strategic Commissioning on for more information. Whilst this is a fixed term contract appointment, for anyone already employed by Wokingham Borough Council this would be classed as a secondment if successful. Therefore, the usual permission requests for secondments apply and you must speak to your line manager in the first instance before applying. Please be aware that we will be reviewing the applications we receive on a daily basis, and we reserve the right to close the advert early if suitable candidates are identified. Wokingham Borough Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all staff, other workers and volunteers to share this commitment. All successful candidates for this role will be subject to Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) checks along with other relevant employment checks. Wokingham is an equal opportunities employer. Further information on this vacancy Job Description
Salary: £27,334 to £29,777 per annum Contract Type: Permanent Working Pattern: Full time - 37 hours per week Location: Based at County Hall, Horsham. When not out visiting young people or required to be in the office then home working is available. Do you have experience in supporting, families/young people/care leavers? Do you have experience of supporting care leavers/young people who are at risk of becoming homeless? Do you have excellent communication skills and are you great with IT? Then it might be you we are looking for As a Leaving Care Housing Support Worker, you will be engaging with our care leavers who are homeless or at risk, to support them to explore the options available to them. You will provide intensive support to help them to prioritise their housing needs and ensure they understand their housing options and the best matches that will offer them a good housing pathway. The support you will provide to our care leavers will be practical and may involve attending meetings, helping with budgeting, as well as understanding how they are better equipped to maintain a tenancy and address their homelessness difficulties. In this role you will work collaboratively alongside our Personal Advisors, as well as external agencies such as housing providers, substance misuse, adult social care, mental health workers and probation services to address the issues that are increasing care leavers risks of homelessness. Whilst this work can be very rewarding, it can also be emotionally demanding, for example, involving significant work dealing with vulnerable young people who can have complex needs. The role could also involve exposure to challenging behaviour from our young people who access our services. As an employer we recognise that it is our employees that are central to everything we do. We aim to create a supportive and dynamic working environment where employees can achieve their full potential, achieve a healthy work-life balance and are rewarded for the work they do. For a full list this can be found at our Rewards and Benefits page. About You To be successful in this role you need to: Have experience of direct work with young people and the ability to work effectively with care leavers in crisis to provide a solution focussed approach. Have extensive experience of working with young people/families at risk of homelessness. Have the ability to manage casework for the children/young people ensuring that needs are reviewed, objectives are set and measuring progress of these. Engage, communicate and work creatively in partnership with the children/young people we support, their support networks and partner organisation. Analyse and interpret complex data and information and make informed decisions, recommendations and prioritise on this basis to gain positive outcomes. Have experience of using a range of direct work interventions in crisis situations, working with young people and their families and or support networks. Have an NVQ level 3 in Health and Social Care, or equivalent qualification/experience, demonstrating a level of ability in working with young people and families and or support networks. Be able to travel independently around the county, including to areas that may not be easily accessible by public transport. Pool cars and pool bikes are available. 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 At West Sussex County Council, we are ambitious for our children and our workforce. We are committed to improving our services for children and families in West Sussex that we support. You will be joining us at a key time on us improvement journey. The work we have started includes establishing a new and experienced leadership team driving forward our 'Children First' improvement plan. The Care Leavers service is part of the overarching Children We Care For and Care Leavers Service, as we work together to improve how young people transition out of care. We don't underestimate the work that still needs to be done and the challenge ahead. That's why we need professionals, like you, who really want to be part of the positive change that is happening. Be part of an ambitious improvement plan and make a significant difference to children and families in West Sussex. There has never been a more rewarding time to join. Further Information The reference number for this role is CAFHE04966.
May 01, 2024
Full time
Salary: £27,334 to £29,777 per annum Contract Type: Permanent Working Pattern: Full time - 37 hours per week Location: Based at County Hall, Horsham. When not out visiting young people or required to be in the office then home working is available. Do you have experience in supporting, families/young people/care leavers? Do you have experience of supporting care leavers/young people who are at risk of becoming homeless? Do you have excellent communication skills and are you great with IT? Then it might be you we are looking for As a Leaving Care Housing Support Worker, you will be engaging with our care leavers who are homeless or at risk, to support them to explore the options available to them. You will provide intensive support to help them to prioritise their housing needs and ensure they understand their housing options and the best matches that will offer them a good housing pathway. The support you will provide to our care leavers will be practical and may involve attending meetings, helping with budgeting, as well as understanding how they are better equipped to maintain a tenancy and address their homelessness difficulties. In this role you will work collaboratively alongside our Personal Advisors, as well as external agencies such as housing providers, substance misuse, adult social care, mental health workers and probation services to address the issues that are increasing care leavers risks of homelessness. Whilst this work can be very rewarding, it can also be emotionally demanding, for example, involving significant work dealing with vulnerable young people who can have complex needs. The role could also involve exposure to challenging behaviour from our young people who access our services. As an employer we recognise that it is our employees that are central to everything we do. We aim to create a supportive and dynamic working environment where employees can achieve their full potential, achieve a healthy work-life balance and are rewarded for the work they do. For a full list this can be found at our Rewards and Benefits page. About You To be successful in this role you need to: Have experience of direct work with young people and the ability to work effectively with care leavers in crisis to provide a solution focussed approach. Have extensive experience of working with young people/families at risk of homelessness. Have the ability to manage casework for the children/young people ensuring that needs are reviewed, objectives are set and measuring progress of these. Engage, communicate and work creatively in partnership with the children/young people we support, their support networks and partner organisation. Analyse and interpret complex data and information and make informed decisions, recommendations and prioritise on this basis to gain positive outcomes. Have experience of using a range of direct work interventions in crisis situations, working with young people and their families and or support networks. Have an NVQ level 3 in Health and Social Care, or equivalent qualification/experience, demonstrating a level of ability in working with young people and families and or support networks. Be able to travel independently around the county, including to areas that may not be easily accessible by public transport. Pool cars and pool bikes are available. 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 At West Sussex County Council, we are ambitious for our children and our workforce. We are committed to improving our services for children and families in West Sussex that we support. You will be joining us at a key time on us improvement journey. The work we have started includes establishing a new and experienced leadership team driving forward our 'Children First' improvement plan. The Care Leavers service is part of the overarching Children We Care For and Care Leavers Service, as we work together to improve how young people transition out of care. We don't underestimate the work that still needs to be done and the challenge ahead. That's why we need professionals, like you, who really want to be part of the positive change that is happening. Be part of an ambitious improvement plan and make a significant difference to children and families in West Sussex. There has never been a more rewarding time to join. Further Information The reference number for this role is CAFHE04966.
Your new company Are you looking for a role with a leading Housing Association who take great pride in delivering the best possible customer service to their customers? This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Gas Engineer to join the team carrying out service repairs across their Newbury region. Your new role As a Gas Engineer for a customer-first housing association, you will carry out gas servicing and heating breakdowns within customer homes in accordance with prescribed work schedules. You will also carry out planned maintenance checks on systems and equipment, repair gas leaks or old gas system parts, and be responsible for installing/repairing heating system pipe work, while advising customers about gas safety and energy efficiency. What you'll need to succeed The ideal applicant will be Gas Safe Registered, holding the following qualifications ; CCN1 - Core Gas Safety CENWAT1 - Central Heating Boilers & Water Heaters MET1 - Meters CKR1 - Domestic Cookers HTR1 - Gas Fires & Wall Heaters An NVQ Level 2 in Domestic Plumbing would also be preferable, although not essential. You must also hold a full UK driving license as you will be driving a company van between jobs. Ideally, you would also have previous experience working within a Social Housing environment. What you'll get in return In return you will receive a range of amazing benefits, with some listed below - Welcome Bonus up to 1,000 25 days holiday + Bank Holidays Annual Tool Allowance iPhone and iPad for work usage Company vehicle and fuel card Company pension scheme matched up to 12% What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at (url removed)
May 01, 2024
Full time
Your new company Are you looking for a role with a leading Housing Association who take great pride in delivering the best possible customer service to their customers? This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Gas Engineer to join the team carrying out service repairs across their Newbury region. Your new role As a Gas Engineer for a customer-first housing association, you will carry out gas servicing and heating breakdowns within customer homes in accordance with prescribed work schedules. You will also carry out planned maintenance checks on systems and equipment, repair gas leaks or old gas system parts, and be responsible for installing/repairing heating system pipe work, while advising customers about gas safety and energy efficiency. What you'll need to succeed The ideal applicant will be Gas Safe Registered, holding the following qualifications ; CCN1 - Core Gas Safety CENWAT1 - Central Heating Boilers & Water Heaters MET1 - Meters CKR1 - Domestic Cookers HTR1 - Gas Fires & Wall Heaters An NVQ Level 2 in Domestic Plumbing would also be preferable, although not essential. You must also hold a full UK driving license as you will be driving a company van between jobs. Ideally, you would also have previous experience working within a Social Housing environment. What you'll get in return In return you will receive a range of amazing benefits, with some listed below - Welcome Bonus up to 1,000 25 days holiday + Bank Holidays Annual Tool Allowance iPhone and iPad for work usage Company vehicle and fuel card Company pension scheme matched up to 12% What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at (url removed)
Decarbonisation Manager - Retrofit / Sustainability Up to £55,500 per annum Hybrid - Midlands / East of England with travel across our geography as required Permanent, Full Time Are you currently working across retrofit or environmental practices within the housing sector, and looking for an exciting new role within an organisation committed to improving lives? If so, our brand-new Decarbonisation Manager role could be the perfect job for you Longhurst Group is a leading housing Group across the Midlands & East of England, committed to enhancing communities and improving the lives of both our colleagues and customers. With a mission to provide quality, safe, affordable housing that build great foundations for our customers, our Environment & Sustainability team are essential for delivering and achieving our Net Zero ambitions across our portfolio. As a Decarbonisation Manager at Longhurst Group, you will play a pivotal role in driving our efforts to minimise carbon emissions and enhance sustainability across our organisation. Your responsibilities will include developing and implementing comprehensive decarbonisation strategies, overseeing retrofit projects, and ensuring compliance with relevant regulations and standards. Further key responsibilities are listed below: Develop and lead the implementation of comprehensive decarbonisation strategies aligned with organisational goals and industry best practices. Be responsible for overseeing all aspects of retrofit projects, from initial assessment and planning to execution and monitoring. Develop and implement a robust energy and environmental strategy for Longhurst Group. Support the Head of Environment and Sustainability to develop and implement a Net Zero Carbon Roadmap. Develop and manage a programme of energy efficiency improvements in our existing assets. Spearhead efforts to identify and secure external funding sources aimed at implementing energy efficiency initiatives throughout our portfolio. Assess and prioritise strategies for carbon emission reduction, encompassing enhancements in energy efficiency, adoption of renewable energy sources, and implementation of carbon offsetting initiatives. Lead the development of an energy management system leading to external certification of ISO 14001:2015. Our Decarbonisation Manager opportunity is a hybrid position, contracted to 36.25 hours per week. To us, this means some time working from home with an expectation of some presence in either our Rushden, Peterborough or Boston office on a weekly basis (we are open to discussion around how this is built into working weeks). A large portion of our Environment & Sustainability team are hybrid workers across our geography too. In order to be successful in application for our Decarbonisation Manager role, you'll need proven experience in developing and implementing decarbonisation strategies in a similar role alongside strong project management skills, with the ability to lead numerous initiatives at the same time. Having a strong understanding of the relevant environmental regulations, standards and reporting requirements is crucial. This is a hugely exiting time to join Longhurst Group - not only are we continuously striving to achieve better results for our customers, but the Social Housing sector is at a crucial point with new measures, legislations and standards coming into effect imminently. Our Decarbonisation Manager opportunity will spearhead strategies to advance retrofit and decarbonisation, positioning Longhurst Group as a leader within the sector. We offer a supportive and inclusive working environment that values your contributions, along with access to ongoing professional development opportunities, ensuring your skills remain at the cutting edge of the industry. What you receive from us A competitive 28-day annual leave entitlement plus bank holidays (pro-rata for part time) Pension Scheme with contributions matched by us up to 8.5% Life Cover of three times your annual salary (as part of pension scheme membership) Membership of our Health Care Cash Plan including Employee Assistance programme and DoctorLine Access to a range of discounts, including Blue Light and B&Q Tradepoint Cards Free access to financial education service, supporting with personalised financial information on a range of topics such as mortgages, retirement planning, pensions, saving and investments, insurance and will writing Free Eye Tests Free flu vaccinations Investment in your personal development through our extensive learning and development opportunities. Professional subscription for membership fees relating to your role, paid for by us Family friendly, carers leave plus other paid leave Long Service Awards Carers Networking Group and resources to support Unpaid Carers In the event of high applicant volumes we reserve the right to close this advert and CV submission window early. Vetting Requirements The important things - We can only consider applications from candidates who have the right to live and work in the UK. All shortlisted candidates will need to verify eligibility to work in the UK at interview. If you are the successful candidate, original proof must then be provided before your first day. Naturally working with our customers, we need to complete pre-employment checks before you join us. This role is conditional upon receipt of two satisfactory references (one from your current employer). Equal Opportunities As an equal opportunities' employer, Longhurst Group is committed to the equal treatment of all current and prospective employees and does not condone discrimination on the basis of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, gender identity, or marriage and civil partnership. We pride ourselves on looking after our colleagues and as part of our commitment we are an Employer for Carers and would welcome your application if you have additional unpaid caring responsibilities.
May 01, 2024
Full time
Decarbonisation Manager - Retrofit / Sustainability Up to £55,500 per annum Hybrid - Midlands / East of England with travel across our geography as required Permanent, Full Time Are you currently working across retrofit or environmental practices within the housing sector, and looking for an exciting new role within an organisation committed to improving lives? If so, our brand-new Decarbonisation Manager role could be the perfect job for you Longhurst Group is a leading housing Group across the Midlands & East of England, committed to enhancing communities and improving the lives of both our colleagues and customers. With a mission to provide quality, safe, affordable housing that build great foundations for our customers, our Environment & Sustainability team are essential for delivering and achieving our Net Zero ambitions across our portfolio. As a Decarbonisation Manager at Longhurst Group, you will play a pivotal role in driving our efforts to minimise carbon emissions and enhance sustainability across our organisation. Your responsibilities will include developing and implementing comprehensive decarbonisation strategies, overseeing retrofit projects, and ensuring compliance with relevant regulations and standards. Further key responsibilities are listed below: Develop and lead the implementation of comprehensive decarbonisation strategies aligned with organisational goals and industry best practices. Be responsible for overseeing all aspects of retrofit projects, from initial assessment and planning to execution and monitoring. Develop and implement a robust energy and environmental strategy for Longhurst Group. Support the Head of Environment and Sustainability to develop and implement a Net Zero Carbon Roadmap. Develop and manage a programme of energy efficiency improvements in our existing assets. Spearhead efforts to identify and secure external funding sources aimed at implementing energy efficiency initiatives throughout our portfolio. Assess and prioritise strategies for carbon emission reduction, encompassing enhancements in energy efficiency, adoption of renewable energy sources, and implementation of carbon offsetting initiatives. Lead the development of an energy management system leading to external certification of ISO 14001:2015. Our Decarbonisation Manager opportunity is a hybrid position, contracted to 36.25 hours per week. To us, this means some time working from home with an expectation of some presence in either our Rushden, Peterborough or Boston office on a weekly basis (we are open to discussion around how this is built into working weeks). A large portion of our Environment & Sustainability team are hybrid workers across our geography too. In order to be successful in application for our Decarbonisation Manager role, you'll need proven experience in developing and implementing decarbonisation strategies in a similar role alongside strong project management skills, with the ability to lead numerous initiatives at the same time. Having a strong understanding of the relevant environmental regulations, standards and reporting requirements is crucial. This is a hugely exiting time to join Longhurst Group - not only are we continuously striving to achieve better results for our customers, but the Social Housing sector is at a crucial point with new measures, legislations and standards coming into effect imminently. Our Decarbonisation Manager opportunity will spearhead strategies to advance retrofit and decarbonisation, positioning Longhurst Group as a leader within the sector. We offer a supportive and inclusive working environment that values your contributions, along with access to ongoing professional development opportunities, ensuring your skills remain at the cutting edge of the industry. What you receive from us A competitive 28-day annual leave entitlement plus bank holidays (pro-rata for part time) Pension Scheme with contributions matched by us up to 8.5% Life Cover of three times your annual salary (as part of pension scheme membership) Membership of our Health Care Cash Plan including Employee Assistance programme and DoctorLine Access to a range of discounts, including Blue Light and B&Q Tradepoint Cards Free access to financial education service, supporting with personalised financial information on a range of topics such as mortgages, retirement planning, pensions, saving and investments, insurance and will writing Free Eye Tests Free flu vaccinations Investment in your personal development through our extensive learning and development opportunities. Professional subscription for membership fees relating to your role, paid for by us Family friendly, carers leave plus other paid leave Long Service Awards Carers Networking Group and resources to support Unpaid Carers In the event of high applicant volumes we reserve the right to close this advert and CV submission window early. Vetting Requirements The important things - We can only consider applications from candidates who have the right to live and work in the UK. All shortlisted candidates will need to verify eligibility to work in the UK at interview. If you are the successful candidate, original proof must then be provided before your first day. Naturally working with our customers, we need to complete pre-employment checks before you join us. This role is conditional upon receipt of two satisfactory references (one from your current employer). Equal Opportunities As an equal opportunities' employer, Longhurst Group is committed to the equal treatment of all current and prospective employees and does not condone discrimination on the basis of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, gender identity, or marriage and civil partnership. We pride ourselves on looking after our colleagues and as part of our commitment we are an Employer for Carers and would welcome your application if you have additional unpaid caring responsibilities.
Practice Consultant (Emergency Duty Team) Job Description Permanent contracts £41,173 to £45,442 per annum (pro-rata for part-time) (Scale K) plus enhanced rates of pay for weekend w 18.5, 21 and 37 hours per week available County Hall, Norwich We offer a £2000 welcome payment for qualified and experienced Social Workers/Occupational Therapists (grade J and above), Practice Consultants and Team Managers new to Norfolk County Council. Amount to be repaid in full should they leave within two years of employment. Who Cares? We do. Our Emergency Duty Team (EDT) provides an effective adult and children's social care response to emergencies that cannot wait until the next working day. No two days are the same and working across services offers you variation and the ability to make a real difference to people in crisis, whilst building on your existing Social Work skills and knowledge. As a Practice Consultant, you will undertake Mental Health Act Assessments if qualified as an AMHP, be involved child in need or child protection work, and support safeguarding or vulnerable people to remain at home through organising additional support. Working autonomously, you will triage, risk assess and prioritise referrals, working with other agencies in the voluntary and statutory sectors to deliver targeted support. You will need to be a Qualified Social Worker with three years post qualifying experience with a background in either Adult Social Care or Children's Services. Approved Mental Health Profession (AMHP) status would be advantageous but is not essential as AMHP training will be provided. Our service operates between 5pm-9am Monday to Friday and all over the weekend to ensure our service users and other professionals can reach us when needed. We operate an 8-week rota organised in advance that also provides some protected time for training, administration and other tasks. It also enables you to plan ahead and maintain a healthy work-life balance. The shift patterns vary across days, evenings and nights (an example rota is available on request). You will also have access to support through our Management Team 24/7 and from the EDT Team comprising a range of other Social Care professionals, but in addition we offer: A competitive rate of pay that includes: Time and a third for weekend working and double time for bank holidays Paid overtime where applicable An AMHP payment of £2,105 per annum A welcome payment of £2000 (subject to terms and conditions) Access to relocation expenses reimbursement up to £8k (subject to terms and conditions) What we offer At Norfolk County Council we are committed to our employees' learning and development. We offer all Social Workers and Occupational Therapists a protected half day per month for continuing professional development and training. We want our people to be inspired and motivated to work well together, make the most of our workspaces, enjoy a healthy work-life balance, and deliver excellent services to Norfolk and its people. Flexibility is built into the way we work, with hybrid working a key feature for many roles. Our technology platform and equipment are first class, enabling you to connect and collaborate remotely. We ask that you have in place good Broadband connectivity. We operate a talent pool scheme whereby candidates who are not successful on this occasion may be considered for a period of up to 3 months for equal positions. You can also find out about the rewards and benefits we offer as well as our other terms and conditions. Norwich is the county capital of Norfolk, 120 miles from London and 60 miles from Cambridge. It's on the edge of the Broads National Park, and a 40-minute drive to the seaside. Norwich is a superb city. It effortlessly mixes outstanding heritage through the ages with modern shopping centres, excellent restaurants, hundreds of cafés and pubs, a superb arts and theatre scene with huge parks and green spaces, canoeing, rowing and sailing. By train, Norwich to London takes 90 minutes and Cambridge less than an hour. There are also direct train links to the Midlands. Norwich International Airport has regular flights to Schiphol, Amsterdam and from there on to the rest of the world, plus daily internal flights to Scotland, Manchester, Exeter and Dublin. Your application Please ensure you include a statement in your application to demonstrate why you feel you meet the person specification and job description for this post. CVs submitted without a supporting statement about this post will not be accepted. You need to be registered with Social Work England/or HCPC as a practising social worker/Occupational Therapist. These are some benefits you can enjoy by working for Norfolk County Council: Competitive salary Generous holiday entitlement with the ability to buy and sell leave Health and Wellbeing services including fast-track physiotherapy and a free counselling service Flexible working opportunities including flexi-time, part time, remote and hybrid working - dependant on your job role and business need. Financial benefits such as: ' Norfolk Rewards' our employee discounts programme which helps you save money on almost anything, from everyday groceries and clothes, to holidays, new technology, gym membership, trips to the cinema and days out. A Blue Light card for Fire Service and Social Care Workers Relocation expenses paid upfront (where applicable) An advance of your expenses if you travel for work Local Government Pension Scheme with generous employer contribution, life assurance, death in service payments and dependants' pensions. A payment if you refer someone you know to a hard to fill job. Tax efficient ways of getting extra pension, new bikes and electric cars. Before you apply, we recommend reading the full Job Description and Person Specification to help you demonstrate you meet the criteria. You can also find information on our Terms and Conditions here. Already a Norfolk County Council employee? See and apply for internal and external vacancies in myOracle using email. Closing date for all other candidates: 30 April 2024 at 23:59 About Us We have miles of beautiful coastline and our unique Broads, thriving market towns and a city with a proud cultural heritage. Our economy is growing and driven by innovation in a number of sectors, including energy and food. We also have ambitious plans for new housing and a building programme for schools across Norfolk. Our county a great place to live, work and visit, and is an excellent environment for businesses to start, grow and innovate. We are the main local authority for Norfolk providing services countywide to more than 850,000 Norfolk residents. We take the lead in critical policy areas, working with 84 elected Members responsible for the strategic local government services in the county. We provide a high quality service through involving people who use our services to shape and comment on them and by promoting efficiency and innovation. We work in partnership with local businesses, voluntary organisations and other local authorities such as District and Parish Councils to provide the people of Norfolk with excellent services.
May 01, 2024
Full time
Practice Consultant (Emergency Duty Team) Job Description Permanent contracts £41,173 to £45,442 per annum (pro-rata for part-time) (Scale K) plus enhanced rates of pay for weekend w 18.5, 21 and 37 hours per week available County Hall, Norwich We offer a £2000 welcome payment for qualified and experienced Social Workers/Occupational Therapists (grade J and above), Practice Consultants and Team Managers new to Norfolk County Council. Amount to be repaid in full should they leave within two years of employment. Who Cares? We do. Our Emergency Duty Team (EDT) provides an effective adult and children's social care response to emergencies that cannot wait until the next working day. No two days are the same and working across services offers you variation and the ability to make a real difference to people in crisis, whilst building on your existing Social Work skills and knowledge. As a Practice Consultant, you will undertake Mental Health Act Assessments if qualified as an AMHP, be involved child in need or child protection work, and support safeguarding or vulnerable people to remain at home through organising additional support. Working autonomously, you will triage, risk assess and prioritise referrals, working with other agencies in the voluntary and statutory sectors to deliver targeted support. You will need to be a Qualified Social Worker with three years post qualifying experience with a background in either Adult Social Care or Children's Services. Approved Mental Health Profession (AMHP) status would be advantageous but is not essential as AMHP training will be provided. Our service operates between 5pm-9am Monday to Friday and all over the weekend to ensure our service users and other professionals can reach us when needed. We operate an 8-week rota organised in advance that also provides some protected time for training, administration and other tasks. It also enables you to plan ahead and maintain a healthy work-life balance. The shift patterns vary across days, evenings and nights (an example rota is available on request). You will also have access to support through our Management Team 24/7 and from the EDT Team comprising a range of other Social Care professionals, but in addition we offer: A competitive rate of pay that includes: Time and a third for weekend working and double time for bank holidays Paid overtime where applicable An AMHP payment of £2,105 per annum A welcome payment of £2000 (subject to terms and conditions) Access to relocation expenses reimbursement up to £8k (subject to terms and conditions) What we offer At Norfolk County Council we are committed to our employees' learning and development. We offer all Social Workers and Occupational Therapists a protected half day per month for continuing professional development and training. We want our people to be inspired and motivated to work well together, make the most of our workspaces, enjoy a healthy work-life balance, and deliver excellent services to Norfolk and its people. Flexibility is built into the way we work, with hybrid working a key feature for many roles. Our technology platform and equipment are first class, enabling you to connect and collaborate remotely. We ask that you have in place good Broadband connectivity. We operate a talent pool scheme whereby candidates who are not successful on this occasion may be considered for a period of up to 3 months for equal positions. You can also find out about the rewards and benefits we offer as well as our other terms and conditions. Norwich is the county capital of Norfolk, 120 miles from London and 60 miles from Cambridge. It's on the edge of the Broads National Park, and a 40-minute drive to the seaside. Norwich is a superb city. It effortlessly mixes outstanding heritage through the ages with modern shopping centres, excellent restaurants, hundreds of cafés and pubs, a superb arts and theatre scene with huge parks and green spaces, canoeing, rowing and sailing. By train, Norwich to London takes 90 minutes and Cambridge less than an hour. There are also direct train links to the Midlands. Norwich International Airport has regular flights to Schiphol, Amsterdam and from there on to the rest of the world, plus daily internal flights to Scotland, Manchester, Exeter and Dublin. Your application Please ensure you include a statement in your application to demonstrate why you feel you meet the person specification and job description for this post. CVs submitted without a supporting statement about this post will not be accepted. You need to be registered with Social Work England/or HCPC as a practising social worker/Occupational Therapist. These are some benefits you can enjoy by working for Norfolk County Council: Competitive salary Generous holiday entitlement with the ability to buy and sell leave Health and Wellbeing services including fast-track physiotherapy and a free counselling service Flexible working opportunities including flexi-time, part time, remote and hybrid working - dependant on your job role and business need. Financial benefits such as: ' Norfolk Rewards' our employee discounts programme which helps you save money on almost anything, from everyday groceries and clothes, to holidays, new technology, gym membership, trips to the cinema and days out. A Blue Light card for Fire Service and Social Care Workers Relocation expenses paid upfront (where applicable) An advance of your expenses if you travel for work Local Government Pension Scheme with generous employer contribution, life assurance, death in service payments and dependants' pensions. A payment if you refer someone you know to a hard to fill job. Tax efficient ways of getting extra pension, new bikes and electric cars. Before you apply, we recommend reading the full Job Description and Person Specification to help you demonstrate you meet the criteria. You can also find information on our Terms and Conditions here. Already a Norfolk County Council employee? See and apply for internal and external vacancies in myOracle using email. Closing date for all other candidates: 30 April 2024 at 23:59 About Us We have miles of beautiful coastline and our unique Broads, thriving market towns and a city with a proud cultural heritage. Our economy is growing and driven by innovation in a number of sectors, including energy and food. We also have ambitious plans for new housing and a building programme for schools across Norfolk. Our county a great place to live, work and visit, and is an excellent environment for businesses to start, grow and innovate. We are the main local authority for Norfolk providing services countywide to more than 850,000 Norfolk residents. We take the lead in critical policy areas, working with 84 elected Members responsible for the strategic local government services in the county. We provide a high quality service through involving people who use our services to shape and comment on them and by promoting efficiency and innovation. We work in partnership with local businesses, voluntary organisations and other local authorities such as District and Parish Councils to provide the people of Norfolk with excellent services.
Newly Qualified Social Worker (NQSW) Social Worker - Level 1 (NIPE) - Children's Services Job Description Permanent contracts (pending successful completion of ASYE) Starting salary £34,834 per annum (Scale I) up to 37 hours per week Norfolk Starting your Social Work career - Join Norfolk Institute for Practice Excellence (NIPE) for a supported start. You may have just finished or are still completing your Social Work course or you may have completed your qualification some time ago but never worked in a statutory social work role. Norfolk Children's Services are recruiting those who have not yet completed their Assessed and Supported Year in Employment (ASYE) into our highly successful Norfolk Institute for Practice Excellence (NIPE) programme of support. To support you to make the best start in your career as a social worker in Norfolk Children's Services we offer the following enhanced level of support alongside the national ASYE programme through our Norfolk Institute for Practice Excellence (NIPE): A reduced caseload that builds over the year in terms of case numbers and complexity so you gain a good foundation and range of skills. A dedicated Practice Consultant, an experienced senior Social Worker, to support you with reflective supervision, learning groups and tailored 1-1 support throughout your first two years, as well as your Team Manager. The chance to learn from the more experienced social workers in your team through group supervision and co-working more complex cases. Protected development time and training throughout your ASYE, as well as the benefits of our Teaching Partnership with the University of East Anglia - you can start to build modules towards a fully funded optional MA in Advanced Social Work. You can also join us as a Social Work Assistant in advance of being registered with Social Work England so that you can gain experience and paid employment. Continued support through the second year of practice to suit your particular needs. A regionally competitive starting salary with retention payments in FAST teams as you progress through your social work career. Progression to Level 2 and increase in salary to £37,336 at the end of your ASYE. We are proud of our social workers and our commitment to supporting newly qualified social workers. We have a proven track record of investment in newly qualified workers and are determined to help you to become the best social worker that you can be. We will expect a lot from you but in return you can also expect a lot from us. We want those who come through our programme to remain with us and to continue to develop and progress providing a high-quality service to children in Norfolk. For an informal discussion with the NIPE Team Manager, Ruth Pilch, regarding our programme please email We are holding an informal Virtual Open Evening on Wednesday 17th January 2024 where you can hear from our current ASYE cohort and ask questions about what to expect during your supported year. Please complete the link here for more information and to reserve your place: Childrens Services ASYE Virtual Open Evening- Norfolk County Council () There couldn't be a better time to join Childrens Services at Norfolk County Council. Ofsted inspected our children services in November 2022 and published their report in January 2023. We are rated Good in all areas, following significant improvements, and the report recognised that we have transformed our children's services. Read Ofsted's Inspection of Norfolk Children's Services November 2022 report Key highlights from the latest report: Personal advisers and social workers have caseloads which 'enable them to build enduring and effective relationships with their young people and support them into adulthood'. Working in Norfolk you will be empowered to be tenacious and creative in using a range of tools and theoretical frameworks to help children through significant and traumatic experiences. Relationship-based partnership working is one of our strengths in Norfolk with an innovative system-wide approach to the delivery of services and a diverse range of multi-agency support services focused on building resilience and ensuring that needs are met quickly and at the lowest level. Our executive director of children's services (DCS) Sara Tough is an exemplary leader who champions the needs of children and young people with a strong senior management team who together provide continuity of management and strategic direction. WHO CARES? WE DO. Join us. We're recruiting social workers now at Norfolk County Council. TV AD - YouTube Please note: You will be required to travel as part of your role so it is essential you have a current UK driving licence and a vehicle before you start. If you hold a provisional licence but have not yet passed your test you are welcome to apply and will be interviewed if shortlisted. If successful at interview you will be offered a conditional place with a delayed start date to allow you to pass your driving test. We can delay your start date for a maximum of up to six months. If you do not pass your test within six months of your interview date, your conditional offer will be withdrawn. To view further information regarding the vacancy please click on the links below: Job Description and Person Specification Reward and Benefits Recruitment Information for Candidates - Norfolk County Council About Us We have miles of beautiful coastline and our unique Broads, thriving market towns and a city with a proud cultural heritage. Our economy is growing and driven by innovation in a number of sectors, including energy and food. We also have ambitious plans for new housing and a building programme for schools across Norfolk. Our county a great place to live, work and visit, and is an excellent environment for businesses to start, grow and innovate. We are the main local authority for Norfolk providing services countywide to more than 850,000 Norfolk residents. We take the lead in critical policy areas, working with 84 elected Members responsible for the strategic local government services in the county. We provide a high quality service through involving people who use our services to shape and comment on them and by promoting efficiency and innovation. We work in partnership with local businesses, voluntary organisations and other local authorities such as District and Parish Councils to provide the people of Norfolk with excellent services.
May 01, 2024
Full time
Newly Qualified Social Worker (NQSW) Social Worker - Level 1 (NIPE) - Children's Services Job Description Permanent contracts (pending successful completion of ASYE) Starting salary £34,834 per annum (Scale I) up to 37 hours per week Norfolk Starting your Social Work career - Join Norfolk Institute for Practice Excellence (NIPE) for a supported start. You may have just finished or are still completing your Social Work course or you may have completed your qualification some time ago but never worked in a statutory social work role. Norfolk Children's Services are recruiting those who have not yet completed their Assessed and Supported Year in Employment (ASYE) into our highly successful Norfolk Institute for Practice Excellence (NIPE) programme of support. To support you to make the best start in your career as a social worker in Norfolk Children's Services we offer the following enhanced level of support alongside the national ASYE programme through our Norfolk Institute for Practice Excellence (NIPE): A reduced caseload that builds over the year in terms of case numbers and complexity so you gain a good foundation and range of skills. A dedicated Practice Consultant, an experienced senior Social Worker, to support you with reflective supervision, learning groups and tailored 1-1 support throughout your first two years, as well as your Team Manager. The chance to learn from the more experienced social workers in your team through group supervision and co-working more complex cases. Protected development time and training throughout your ASYE, as well as the benefits of our Teaching Partnership with the University of East Anglia - you can start to build modules towards a fully funded optional MA in Advanced Social Work. You can also join us as a Social Work Assistant in advance of being registered with Social Work England so that you can gain experience and paid employment. Continued support through the second year of practice to suit your particular needs. A regionally competitive starting salary with retention payments in FAST teams as you progress through your social work career. Progression to Level 2 and increase in salary to £37,336 at the end of your ASYE. We are proud of our social workers and our commitment to supporting newly qualified social workers. We have a proven track record of investment in newly qualified workers and are determined to help you to become the best social worker that you can be. We will expect a lot from you but in return you can also expect a lot from us. We want those who come through our programme to remain with us and to continue to develop and progress providing a high-quality service to children in Norfolk. For an informal discussion with the NIPE Team Manager, Ruth Pilch, regarding our programme please email We are holding an informal Virtual Open Evening on Wednesday 17th January 2024 where you can hear from our current ASYE cohort and ask questions about what to expect during your supported year. Please complete the link here for more information and to reserve your place: Childrens Services ASYE Virtual Open Evening- Norfolk County Council () There couldn't be a better time to join Childrens Services at Norfolk County Council. Ofsted inspected our children services in November 2022 and published their report in January 2023. We are rated Good in all areas, following significant improvements, and the report recognised that we have transformed our children's services. Read Ofsted's Inspection of Norfolk Children's Services November 2022 report Key highlights from the latest report: Personal advisers and social workers have caseloads which 'enable them to build enduring and effective relationships with their young people and support them into adulthood'. Working in Norfolk you will be empowered to be tenacious and creative in using a range of tools and theoretical frameworks to help children through significant and traumatic experiences. Relationship-based partnership working is one of our strengths in Norfolk with an innovative system-wide approach to the delivery of services and a diverse range of multi-agency support services focused on building resilience and ensuring that needs are met quickly and at the lowest level. Our executive director of children's services (DCS) Sara Tough is an exemplary leader who champions the needs of children and young people with a strong senior management team who together provide continuity of management and strategic direction. WHO CARES? WE DO. Join us. We're recruiting social workers now at Norfolk County Council. TV AD - YouTube Please note: You will be required to travel as part of your role so it is essential you have a current UK driving licence and a vehicle before you start. If you hold a provisional licence but have not yet passed your test you are welcome to apply and will be interviewed if shortlisted. If successful at interview you will be offered a conditional place with a delayed start date to allow you to pass your driving test. We can delay your start date for a maximum of up to six months. If you do not pass your test within six months of your interview date, your conditional offer will be withdrawn. To view further information regarding the vacancy please click on the links below: Job Description and Person Specification Reward and Benefits Recruitment Information for Candidates - Norfolk County Council About Us We have miles of beautiful coastline and our unique Broads, thriving market towns and a city with a proud cultural heritage. Our economy is growing and driven by innovation in a number of sectors, including energy and food. We also have ambitious plans for new housing and a building programme for schools across Norfolk. Our county a great place to live, work and visit, and is an excellent environment for businesses to start, grow and innovate. We are the main local authority for Norfolk providing services countywide to more than 850,000 Norfolk residents. We take the lead in critical policy areas, working with 84 elected Members responsible for the strategic local government services in the county. We provide a high quality service through involving people who use our services to shape and comment on them and by promoting efficiency and innovation. We work in partnership with local businesses, voluntary organisations and other local authorities such as District and Parish Councils to provide the people of Norfolk with excellent services.
Childrens Social Worker FAST- Norwich Job Description Childrens Social Worker Family Assessment and Safeguarding Team- Norwich Full and part time Salary up to £45,442 (pro rata for part time) plus financial rewards of: £2k welcome payment Up to £12,000 for continued service Up to £10K relocation package Who cares that the job of a child protection social worker can be tough? We do . WHO CARES? WE DO. Join us. We're recruiting social workers now at Norfolk County Council. TV AD - YouTube There couldn't be a better time to join Childrens Services at Norfolk County Council. Ofsted inspected our children services in November 2022 and published their report in January 2023. We are rated Good in all areas, following significant improvements, and the report recognised that we have transformed our children's services. Read Ofsted's Inspection of Norfolk Children's Services November 2022 report Key highlights from the latest report: Personal advisers and social workers have caseloads which 'enable them to build enduring and effective relationships with their young people and support them into adulthood'. Working in Norfolk you will be empowered to be tenacious and creative in using a range of tools and theoretical frameworks to help children through significant and traumatic experiences. Relationship-based partnership working is one of our strengths in Norfolk with an innovative system-wide approach to the delivery of services and a diverse range of multi-agency support services focused on building resilience and ensuring that needs are met quickly and at the lowest level. Our executive director of children's services (DCS) Sara Tough is an exemplary leader who champions the needs of children and young people with a strong senior management team who together provide continuity of management and strategic direction. In Norfolk we've invested millions to completely change our operating model and create the professional and emotional support around you that you need to do the job you trained for, to get the best outcomes for children and families, and to achieve a work-life balance that suits you. We're realistic about the challenges, but we're passionate about how we can support you to meet them, so you can enjoy the rewards social work has to offer. Our new operating model supports practitioners, with: Streamlined paperwork - so you can spend less time filling in forms and writing reports Two members of support staff for every social work team to reduce your admin Dedicated court work facilitators to support you Continuous development of the professionals that you as a case-holding social worker can call in to help you, including domestic abuse specialists, homebased support workers, substance misuse workers A Children's Advice and Duty Service (CADS) team to triage cases to the right teams, so you can focus on where you can make the biggest difference We're working towards aligning mental health practitioners more closely to our teams. We have already seen reduced contacts, referrals, and a big reduction in the number of assessments which do not lead to ongoing work. "The breadth and depth of circumstances you experience being a fast social worker means there is scope to either develop a specialism and pursue something you are interested in, or alternatively have a varied caseload. The FAST model means that you are able to work with children from the point of referral onward meaning you have the opportunity to work long term with families and form strong and consistent relationships with the children you work with. There is a good variety of work between assessment, long-term work and court work and as such you have the opportunity to develop your skills in a range of areas." Robyn, FAST Social Worker In addition to being a social worker registered with Social Work England, you will: Previous experience working within a children's social care environment (we have a supported programme if you have had a career break or have worked in a different sector). Completion of your AYSE A proven track record of excellent practice and a passion for improving the lives of children The ability to build effective professional relationships with families and other professionals In return we will offer you: A supportive team who cares about your wellbeing and professional development We offer flexible working arrangements including condensed four-day week working, nine-day fortnights and other options We offer a generous annual leave entitlement - plus the opportunity to purchase up to two weeks of additional annual leave through our salary sacrifice scheme We offer maternity, paternity and adoption pay and time off to support you as your family grows. There is an independently run nursery within the Norfolk County Council grounds which offers priority spaces to our employees We offer support if you care for relatives or friends who are older, disabled or seriously ill We are committed to promoting the health, safety and wellbeing of our social workers. We provide access to services that support your health and wellbeing, such as confidential counselling and advice, fast-track physiotherapy and NHS Health Checks for employees over 40 We have a great offer waiting for you, not to mention a great lifestyle in Norfolk to help you with your work life balance. All our office-based roles are currently working in a hybrid way between home and office as part of our Smarter Working plans and to support the health and safety of all our colleagues. We anticipate that working remotely will be a key feature of this role and your office base will be in Sprowston, Norwich. Our technology platform and equipment are first class, enabling you to connect and collaborate remotely. We ask that you have in place good Broadband connectivity. We are recruiting experienced social workers to our teams countywide. We'd love to tell you more about being a Social Worker in Norfolk! Please call Deborah our Recruitment Business Partner on or email Applications will be reviewed once submitted so please apply NOW! Job Description and Personal Specification Norfolk is a wonderful place to live and work. With our 90 miles of stunning coastline, seaside towns, our famous broads and not forgetting Norwich, a fine city rich with culture, history and diversity, our fabulous county has something to offer everyone, and it is a great place to bring your family! Living and working in Norfolk - Norfolk County Council We are committed to equality and inclusion and welcome applications irrespective of gender identity, disability, marital status, ethnic origin, age, pregnancy status, religion or belief, or sexual orientation. We are proud to have achieved Carer Friendly Employer Status, Disability Confident Leader Status, the Employer Recognition Scheme award for the Armed Forces Covenant and to be one of the authorities piloting the workforce race equality standard (WRES). For qualified and experienced Social Workers (Grade J and above with 2 years' post qualified experience) new to Norfolk County Council in FAST For eligible service in FAST teams as a Level 2 or Senior Social Worker paid £3,000 after year one, £4,000 after year three and £5,000 after year five. (Pro rata basis for part time employees. Payments subject to tax, national insurance and pensionable) Applications will be reviewed as soon as they are submitted so don't delay - apply ASAP! About Us We have miles of beautiful coastline and our unique Broads, thriving market towns and a city with a proud cultural heritage. Our economy is growing and driven by innovation in a number of sectors, including energy and food. We also have ambitious plans for new housing and a building programme for schools across Norfolk. Our county a great place to live, work and visit, and is an excellent environment for businesses to start, grow and innovate. We are the main local authority for Norfolk providing services countywide to more than 850,000 Norfolk residents. We take the lead in critical policy areas, working with 84 elected Members responsible for the strategic local government services in the county. We provide a high quality service through involving people who use our services to shape and comment on them and by promoting efficiency and innovation. We work in partnership with local businesses, voluntary organisations and other local authorities such as District and Parish Councils to provide the people of Norfolk with excellent services.
May 01, 2024
Full time
Childrens Social Worker FAST- Norwich Job Description Childrens Social Worker Family Assessment and Safeguarding Team- Norwich Full and part time Salary up to £45,442 (pro rata for part time) plus financial rewards of: £2k welcome payment Up to £12,000 for continued service Up to £10K relocation package Who cares that the job of a child protection social worker can be tough? We do . WHO CARES? WE DO. Join us. We're recruiting social workers now at Norfolk County Council. TV AD - YouTube There couldn't be a better time to join Childrens Services at Norfolk County Council. Ofsted inspected our children services in November 2022 and published their report in January 2023. We are rated Good in all areas, following significant improvements, and the report recognised that we have transformed our children's services. Read Ofsted's Inspection of Norfolk Children's Services November 2022 report Key highlights from the latest report: Personal advisers and social workers have caseloads which 'enable them to build enduring and effective relationships with their young people and support them into adulthood'. Working in Norfolk you will be empowered to be tenacious and creative in using a range of tools and theoretical frameworks to help children through significant and traumatic experiences. Relationship-based partnership working is one of our strengths in Norfolk with an innovative system-wide approach to the delivery of services and a diverse range of multi-agency support services focused on building resilience and ensuring that needs are met quickly and at the lowest level. Our executive director of children's services (DCS) Sara Tough is an exemplary leader who champions the needs of children and young people with a strong senior management team who together provide continuity of management and strategic direction. In Norfolk we've invested millions to completely change our operating model and create the professional and emotional support around you that you need to do the job you trained for, to get the best outcomes for children and families, and to achieve a work-life balance that suits you. We're realistic about the challenges, but we're passionate about how we can support you to meet them, so you can enjoy the rewards social work has to offer. Our new operating model supports practitioners, with: Streamlined paperwork - so you can spend less time filling in forms and writing reports Two members of support staff for every social work team to reduce your admin Dedicated court work facilitators to support you Continuous development of the professionals that you as a case-holding social worker can call in to help you, including domestic abuse specialists, homebased support workers, substance misuse workers A Children's Advice and Duty Service (CADS) team to triage cases to the right teams, so you can focus on where you can make the biggest difference We're working towards aligning mental health practitioners more closely to our teams. We have already seen reduced contacts, referrals, and a big reduction in the number of assessments which do not lead to ongoing work. "The breadth and depth of circumstances you experience being a fast social worker means there is scope to either develop a specialism and pursue something you are interested in, or alternatively have a varied caseload. The FAST model means that you are able to work with children from the point of referral onward meaning you have the opportunity to work long term with families and form strong and consistent relationships with the children you work with. There is a good variety of work between assessment, long-term work and court work and as such you have the opportunity to develop your skills in a range of areas." Robyn, FAST Social Worker In addition to being a social worker registered with Social Work England, you will: Previous experience working within a children's social care environment (we have a supported programme if you have had a career break or have worked in a different sector). Completion of your AYSE A proven track record of excellent practice and a passion for improving the lives of children The ability to build effective professional relationships with families and other professionals In return we will offer you: A supportive team who cares about your wellbeing and professional development We offer flexible working arrangements including condensed four-day week working, nine-day fortnights and other options We offer a generous annual leave entitlement - plus the opportunity to purchase up to two weeks of additional annual leave through our salary sacrifice scheme We offer maternity, paternity and adoption pay and time off to support you as your family grows. There is an independently run nursery within the Norfolk County Council grounds which offers priority spaces to our employees We offer support if you care for relatives or friends who are older, disabled or seriously ill We are committed to promoting the health, safety and wellbeing of our social workers. We provide access to services that support your health and wellbeing, such as confidential counselling and advice, fast-track physiotherapy and NHS Health Checks for employees over 40 We have a great offer waiting for you, not to mention a great lifestyle in Norfolk to help you with your work life balance. All our office-based roles are currently working in a hybrid way between home and office as part of our Smarter Working plans and to support the health and safety of all our colleagues. We anticipate that working remotely will be a key feature of this role and your office base will be in Sprowston, Norwich. Our technology platform and equipment are first class, enabling you to connect and collaborate remotely. We ask that you have in place good Broadband connectivity. We are recruiting experienced social workers to our teams countywide. We'd love to tell you more about being a Social Worker in Norfolk! Please call Deborah our Recruitment Business Partner on or email Applications will be reviewed once submitted so please apply NOW! Job Description and Personal Specification Norfolk is a wonderful place to live and work. With our 90 miles of stunning coastline, seaside towns, our famous broads and not forgetting Norwich, a fine city rich with culture, history and diversity, our fabulous county has something to offer everyone, and it is a great place to bring your family! Living and working in Norfolk - Norfolk County Council We are committed to equality and inclusion and welcome applications irrespective of gender identity, disability, marital status, ethnic origin, age, pregnancy status, religion or belief, or sexual orientation. We are proud to have achieved Carer Friendly Employer Status, Disability Confident Leader Status, the Employer Recognition Scheme award for the Armed Forces Covenant and to be one of the authorities piloting the workforce race equality standard (WRES). For qualified and experienced Social Workers (Grade J and above with 2 years' post qualified experience) new to Norfolk County Council in FAST For eligible service in FAST teams as a Level 2 or Senior Social Worker paid £3,000 after year one, £4,000 after year three and £5,000 after year five. (Pro rata basis for part time employees. Payments subject to tax, national insurance and pensionable) Applications will be reviewed as soon as they are submitted so don't delay - apply ASAP! About Us We have miles of beautiful coastline and our unique Broads, thriving market towns and a city with a proud cultural heritage. Our economy is growing and driven by innovation in a number of sectors, including energy and food. We also have ambitious plans for new housing and a building programme for schools across Norfolk. Our county a great place to live, work and visit, and is an excellent environment for businesses to start, grow and innovate. We are the main local authority for Norfolk providing services countywide to more than 850,000 Norfolk residents. We take the lead in critical policy areas, working with 84 elected Members responsible for the strategic local government services in the county. We provide a high quality service through involving people who use our services to shape and comment on them and by promoting efficiency and innovation. We work in partnership with local businesses, voluntary organisations and other local authorities such as District and Parish Councils to provide the people of Norfolk with excellent services.
Childrens Social Worker-FAST- Great Yarmouth Job Description Childrens Social Worker Family Assessment and Safeguarding Team- Great Yarmouth Full and part time Salary up to £45,442 (pro rata for part time) plus financial rewards of: £2k welcome payment Up to £12,000 for continued service Up to £10K relocation package Who cares that the job of a child protection social worker can be tough? We do . WHO CARES? WE DO. Join us. We're recruiting social workers now at Norfolk County Council. TV AD - YouTube There couldn't be a better time to join Childrens Services at Norfolk County Council. Ofsted inspected our children services in November 2022 and published their report in January 2023. We are rated Good in all areas, following significant improvements, and the report recognised that we have transformed our children's services. Read Ofsted's Inspection of Norfolk Children's Services November 2022 report Key highlights from the latest report: Personal advisers and social workers have caseloads which 'enable them to build enduring and effective relationships with their young people and support them into adulthood'. Working in Norfolk you will be empowered to be tenacious and creative in using a range of tools and theoretical frameworks to help children through significant and traumatic experiences. Relationship-based partnership working is one of our strengths in Norfolk with an innovative system-wide approach to the delivery of services and a diverse range of multi-agency support services focused on building resilience and ensuring that needs are met quickly and at the lowest level. Our executive director of children's services (DCS) Sara Tough is an exemplary leader who champions the needs of children and young people with a strong senior management team who together provide continuity of management and strategic direction. In Norfolk we've invested millions to completely change our operating model and create the professional and emotional support around you that you need to do the job you trained for, to get the best outcomes for children and families, and to achieve a work-life balance that suits you. We're realistic about the challenges, but we're passionate about how we can support you to meet them, so you can enjoy the rewards social work has to offer. Our new operating model supports practitioners, with: Streamlined paperwork - so you can spend less time filling in forms and writing reports Two members of support staff for every social work team to reduce your admin Dedicated court work facilitators to support you Continuous development of the professionals that you as a case-holding social worker can call in to help you, including domestic abuse specialists, homebased support workers, substance misuse workers A Children's Advice and Duty Service (CADS) team to triage cases to the right teams, so you can focus on where you can make the biggest difference We're working towards aligning mental health practitioners more closely to our teams. We have already seen reduced contacts, referrals, and a big reduction in the number of assessments which do not lead to ongoing work. "The breadth and depth of circumstances you experience being a fast social worker means there is scope to either develop a specialism and pursue something you are interested in, or alternatively have a varied caseload. The FAST model means that you are able to work with children from the point of referral onward meaning you have the opportunity to work long term with families and form strong and consistent relationships with the children you work with. There is a good variety of work between assessment, long-term work and court work and as such you have the opportunity to develop your skills in a range of areas." Robyn, FAST Social Worker In addition to being a social worker registered with Social Work England, you will: Previous experience working within a children's social care environment (we have a supported programme if you have had a career break or have worked in a different sector). Completion of your AYSE A proven track record of excellent practice and a passion for improving the lives of children The ability to build effective professional relationships with families and other professionals In return we will offer you: A supportive team who cares about your wellbeing and professional development We offer flexible working arrangements including condensed four-day week working, hybrid working, nine-day fortnights and other options We offer a generous annual leave entitlement - plus the opportunity to purchase up to two weeks of additional annual leave through our salary sacrifice scheme We offer maternity, paternity and adoption pay and time off to support you as your family grows. There is an independently run nursery within the Norfolk County Council grounds which offers priority spaces to our employees We offer support if you care for relatives or friends who are older, disabled or seriously ill We are committed to promoting the health, safety and wellbeing of our social workers. We provide access to services that support your health and wellbeing, such as confidential counselling and advice, fast-track physiotherapy and NHS Health Checks for employees over 40 We have a great offer waiting for you, not to mention a great lifestyle in Norfolk to help you with your work life balance. All our office-based roles are currently working in a hybrid way between home and office as part of our Smarter Working plans and to support the health and safety of all our colleagues. We anticipate that working remotely will be a key feature of this role and your office base will be in Sprowston, Norwich. Our technology platform and equipment are first class, enabling you to connect and collaborate remotely. We ask that you have in place good Broadband connectivity. We are recruiting experienced social workers to our teams countywide. We'd love to tell you more about being a Social Worker in Norfolk! Please call Deborah our Recruitment Business Partner on or email Applications will be reviewed once submitted so please apply NOW! Job Description and Personal Specification Great Yarmouth is a wonderful place to live and work, it is a large seaside market town with beautiful beaches, a lower than average cost of living and lots of things to do with the family. Norfolk 90 miles of stunning coastline, seaside towns, our famous broads and not forgetting Norwich, a fine city rich with culture, history and diversity, our fabulous county has something to offer everyone, and it is a great place to bring your family! Living and working in Norfolk - Norfolk County Council We are committed to equality and inclusion and welcome applications irrespective of gender identity, disability, marital status, ethnic origin, age, pregnancy status, religion or belief, or sexual orientation. We are proud to have achieved Carer Friendly Employer Status, Disability Confident Leader Status, the Employer Recognition Scheme award for the Armed Forces Covenant and to be one of the authorities piloting the workforce race equality standard (WRES). For qualified and experienced Social Workers (Grade J and above with 2 years' post qualified experience) new to Norfolk County Council in FAST For eligible service in FAST teams as a Level 2 or Senior Social Worker paid £3,000 after year one, £4,000 after year three and £5,000 after year five. (Pro rata basis for part time employees. Payments subject to tax, national insurance and pensionable) Applications will be reviewed as soon as they are submitted so don't delay - apply ASAP! About Us We have miles of beautiful coastline and our unique Broads, thriving market towns and a city with a proud cultural heritage. Our economy is growing and driven by innovation in a number of sectors, including energy and food. We also have ambitious plans for new housing and a building programme for schools across Norfolk. Our county a great place to live, work and visit, and is an excellent environment for businesses to start, grow and innovate. We are the main local authority for Norfolk providing services countywide to more than 850,000 Norfolk residents. We take the lead in critical policy areas, working with 84 elected Members responsible for the strategic local government services in the county. We provide a high quality service through involving people who use our services to shape and comment on them and by promoting efficiency and innovation. We work in partnership with local businesses, voluntary organisations and other local authorities such as District and Parish Councils to provide the people of Norfolk with excellent services.
May 01, 2024
Full time
Childrens Social Worker-FAST- Great Yarmouth Job Description Childrens Social Worker Family Assessment and Safeguarding Team- Great Yarmouth Full and part time Salary up to £45,442 (pro rata for part time) plus financial rewards of: £2k welcome payment Up to £12,000 for continued service Up to £10K relocation package Who cares that the job of a child protection social worker can be tough? We do . WHO CARES? WE DO. Join us. We're recruiting social workers now at Norfolk County Council. TV AD - YouTube There couldn't be a better time to join Childrens Services at Norfolk County Council. Ofsted inspected our children services in November 2022 and published their report in January 2023. We are rated Good in all areas, following significant improvements, and the report recognised that we have transformed our children's services. Read Ofsted's Inspection of Norfolk Children's Services November 2022 report Key highlights from the latest report: Personal advisers and social workers have caseloads which 'enable them to build enduring and effective relationships with their young people and support them into adulthood'. Working in Norfolk you will be empowered to be tenacious and creative in using a range of tools and theoretical frameworks to help children through significant and traumatic experiences. Relationship-based partnership working is one of our strengths in Norfolk with an innovative system-wide approach to the delivery of services and a diverse range of multi-agency support services focused on building resilience and ensuring that needs are met quickly and at the lowest level. Our executive director of children's services (DCS) Sara Tough is an exemplary leader who champions the needs of children and young people with a strong senior management team who together provide continuity of management and strategic direction. In Norfolk we've invested millions to completely change our operating model and create the professional and emotional support around you that you need to do the job you trained for, to get the best outcomes for children and families, and to achieve a work-life balance that suits you. We're realistic about the challenges, but we're passionate about how we can support you to meet them, so you can enjoy the rewards social work has to offer. Our new operating model supports practitioners, with: Streamlined paperwork - so you can spend less time filling in forms and writing reports Two members of support staff for every social work team to reduce your admin Dedicated court work facilitators to support you Continuous development of the professionals that you as a case-holding social worker can call in to help you, including domestic abuse specialists, homebased support workers, substance misuse workers A Children's Advice and Duty Service (CADS) team to triage cases to the right teams, so you can focus on where you can make the biggest difference We're working towards aligning mental health practitioners more closely to our teams. We have already seen reduced contacts, referrals, and a big reduction in the number of assessments which do not lead to ongoing work. "The breadth and depth of circumstances you experience being a fast social worker means there is scope to either develop a specialism and pursue something you are interested in, or alternatively have a varied caseload. The FAST model means that you are able to work with children from the point of referral onward meaning you have the opportunity to work long term with families and form strong and consistent relationships with the children you work with. There is a good variety of work between assessment, long-term work and court work and as such you have the opportunity to develop your skills in a range of areas." Robyn, FAST Social Worker In addition to being a social worker registered with Social Work England, you will: Previous experience working within a children's social care environment (we have a supported programme if you have had a career break or have worked in a different sector). Completion of your AYSE A proven track record of excellent practice and a passion for improving the lives of children The ability to build effective professional relationships with families and other professionals In return we will offer you: A supportive team who cares about your wellbeing and professional development We offer flexible working arrangements including condensed four-day week working, hybrid working, nine-day fortnights and other options We offer a generous annual leave entitlement - plus the opportunity to purchase up to two weeks of additional annual leave through our salary sacrifice scheme We offer maternity, paternity and adoption pay and time off to support you as your family grows. There is an independently run nursery within the Norfolk County Council grounds which offers priority spaces to our employees We offer support if you care for relatives or friends who are older, disabled or seriously ill We are committed to promoting the health, safety and wellbeing of our social workers. We provide access to services that support your health and wellbeing, such as confidential counselling and advice, fast-track physiotherapy and NHS Health Checks for employees over 40 We have a great offer waiting for you, not to mention a great lifestyle in Norfolk to help you with your work life balance. All our office-based roles are currently working in a hybrid way between home and office as part of our Smarter Working plans and to support the health and safety of all our colleagues. We anticipate that working remotely will be a key feature of this role and your office base will be in Sprowston, Norwich. Our technology platform and equipment are first class, enabling you to connect and collaborate remotely. We ask that you have in place good Broadband connectivity. We are recruiting experienced social workers to our teams countywide. We'd love to tell you more about being a Social Worker in Norfolk! Please call Deborah our Recruitment Business Partner on or email Applications will be reviewed once submitted so please apply NOW! Job Description and Personal Specification Great Yarmouth is a wonderful place to live and work, it is a large seaside market town with beautiful beaches, a lower than average cost of living and lots of things to do with the family. Norfolk 90 miles of stunning coastline, seaside towns, our famous broads and not forgetting Norwich, a fine city rich with culture, history and diversity, our fabulous county has something to offer everyone, and it is a great place to bring your family! Living and working in Norfolk - Norfolk County Council We are committed to equality and inclusion and welcome applications irrespective of gender identity, disability, marital status, ethnic origin, age, pregnancy status, religion or belief, or sexual orientation. We are proud to have achieved Carer Friendly Employer Status, Disability Confident Leader Status, the Employer Recognition Scheme award for the Armed Forces Covenant and to be one of the authorities piloting the workforce race equality standard (WRES). For qualified and experienced Social Workers (Grade J and above with 2 years' post qualified experience) new to Norfolk County Council in FAST For eligible service in FAST teams as a Level 2 or Senior Social Worker paid £3,000 after year one, £4,000 after year three and £5,000 after year five. (Pro rata basis for part time employees. Payments subject to tax, national insurance and pensionable) Applications will be reviewed as soon as they are submitted so don't delay - apply ASAP! About Us We have miles of beautiful coastline and our unique Broads, thriving market towns and a city with a proud cultural heritage. Our economy is growing and driven by innovation in a number of sectors, including energy and food. We also have ambitious plans for new housing and a building programme for schools across Norfolk. Our county a great place to live, work and visit, and is an excellent environment for businesses to start, grow and innovate. We are the main local authority for Norfolk providing services countywide to more than 850,000 Norfolk residents. We take the lead in critical policy areas, working with 84 elected Members responsible for the strategic local government services in the county. We provide a high quality service through involving people who use our services to shape and comment on them and by promoting efficiency and innovation. We work in partnership with local businesses, voluntary organisations and other local authorities such as District and Parish Councils to provide the people of Norfolk with excellent services.
Waking Night Concierge Young Persons Supported Living Location: Chesterfield Salary: £23,400per annum Job title: Concierge A fulfilling and exciting opportunity available for a waking night concierge post in our young peoples supported accommodation service in Chesterfield. Adullam offers the following benefits. Salary up to £23,400for 37.5hours per week Competitive Annual Leave (25 days annual leave and 2 extra days added for a year of no sick days each calendar year) 1 years anniversary service payment of £500 Training and career advancement Discounted Goods and services Pension Access to Westfield Health Life Assurance (4x Basic annual salary from the start of employment) Multidimensional wellbeing programmes and family-friendly policies for staff. Refer a friend policy Adullam Homes Housing Association Ltd supports vulnerable individuals and households. We provide quality housing, deliver tailored support plans, training, education, and employment opportunities to help people achieve stable lives and realise their full potential. PURPOSE OF THE JOB To provide a point of contact overnight and an onsite presence out of hours in our supported accommodation services ensuring the safety and security of the building and our tenants, residents and service users (TRS). KEY ROLES AND RESPONSBILITIES This role is a key member of the team, providing out of hours assistance to 12 young people within a 24 hour supported accommodation setting. Job holder will be expected to monitor the service overnight on a waking night from 8pm to 8am.They will have acquired knowledge through on the job experience and/or additional qualification. Most work undertaken will be of routine nature requiring the job holder to follow established practices, procedures and policies. Where incidents arise then job-holder will be the first point of contact and will be required to respond to the needs of young people, incidents and follow procedures to maintain safety and security of residents. There will be requirement for lone-working on-site out of hours. The job holder will be required to display a degree of persuasiveness during the handling of incidents. The actions and decisions undertaken by the job holder will be determined predominantly by established and routine practices and processes. Where work deviates from established practices e.g., safeguarding concerns or anti-social behaviour then the job holder will be the first responder and will be required to respond appropriately to address or diffuse situations and to escalate to on call cover or emergency services. Please request to see the job description for more information. The closing date is 9am, Friday 24th May2024. We reserve the right to bring forward the closing date in the event that we receive sufficient applications. We are passionate about actively encouraging applicants from all cultures, backgrounds, and identities. We are committed to treating our teams fairly and with respect, irrespective of their background, disability, or any other protected characteristic and this starts with our recruitment process. Adullam Homes Housing Association Ltd. is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults accessing our services. We expect all staff, volunteers, and workers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to Enhanced with Barred List Adult and Child DBS check and satisfactory references. JBRP1_UKTJ
May 01, 2024
Full time
Waking Night Concierge Young Persons Supported Living Location: Chesterfield Salary: £23,400per annum Job title: Concierge A fulfilling and exciting opportunity available for a waking night concierge post in our young peoples supported accommodation service in Chesterfield. Adullam offers the following benefits. Salary up to £23,400for 37.5hours per week Competitive Annual Leave (25 days annual leave and 2 extra days added for a year of no sick days each calendar year) 1 years anniversary service payment of £500 Training and career advancement Discounted Goods and services Pension Access to Westfield Health Life Assurance (4x Basic annual salary from the start of employment) Multidimensional wellbeing programmes and family-friendly policies for staff. Refer a friend policy Adullam Homes Housing Association Ltd supports vulnerable individuals and households. We provide quality housing, deliver tailored support plans, training, education, and employment opportunities to help people achieve stable lives and realise their full potential. PURPOSE OF THE JOB To provide a point of contact overnight and an onsite presence out of hours in our supported accommodation services ensuring the safety and security of the building and our tenants, residents and service users (TRS). KEY ROLES AND RESPONSBILITIES This role is a key member of the team, providing out of hours assistance to 12 young people within a 24 hour supported accommodation setting. Job holder will be expected to monitor the service overnight on a waking night from 8pm to 8am.They will have acquired knowledge through on the job experience and/or additional qualification. Most work undertaken will be of routine nature requiring the job holder to follow established practices, procedures and policies. Where incidents arise then job-holder will be the first point of contact and will be required to respond to the needs of young people, incidents and follow procedures to maintain safety and security of residents. There will be requirement for lone-working on-site out of hours. The job holder will be required to display a degree of persuasiveness during the handling of incidents. The actions and decisions undertaken by the job holder will be determined predominantly by established and routine practices and processes. Where work deviates from established practices e.g., safeguarding concerns or anti-social behaviour then the job holder will be the first responder and will be required to respond appropriately to address or diffuse situations and to escalate to on call cover or emergency services. Please request to see the job description for more information. The closing date is 9am, Friday 24th May2024. We reserve the right to bring forward the closing date in the event that we receive sufficient applications. We are passionate about actively encouraging applicants from all cultures, backgrounds, and identities. We are committed to treating our teams fairly and with respect, irrespective of their background, disability, or any other protected characteristic and this starts with our recruitment process. Adullam Homes Housing Association Ltd. is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults accessing our services. We expect all staff, volunteers, and workers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to Enhanced with Barred List Adult and Child DBS check and satisfactory references. JBRP1_UKTJ
Team Manager (Multi-Agency Referral Unit - MARU) 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: Team Managers 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 management and leadership career in an innovative and ambitious children's service in one of the most beautiful parts of the country. We have a range of exciting opportunities leading and managing our high performing social work and multi-disciplinary children's social care teams. Across our teams we have a range of skilled professionals including Family Workers, Targeted Youth Worker, Psychologists and Functional Family Therapists working alongside our social work staff. As part of our commitment to outstanding practice, we have put in place a comprehensive core curriculum and career and qualification pathway for our Team Managers to develop their knowledge and skills to deliver the most effective social work and multi-disciplinary interventions with children and families. If you are committed to continuing professional development, can demonstrate strong leadership skills, 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. Cornwall is one of the best places in the country to live, work and bring up a family. We are committed to supporting the wellbeing of our staff and we recognise that they need a good work/life balance as well as supportive leadership and support in the workplace. Cornwall's location and landscape offers unique opportunities for a healthier, happier way of life. The Role: The post is based in Cornwall's Multi-Agency Referral Unit. The MARU is our Multi-Agency team who provide a response to concerns about the welfare of safety of a child or young person. The team sits alongside the Councils innovative Early Help Hub under the same leadership structure and offers a seamless and timely response to children and their families seeking help and support. This is an exciting opportunity to further develop front door services to children and their families across Cornwall and we are looking for an enthusiastic manager who is interested in this area of work. You will be leading a skilled team of social workers, contact workers, targeted youth workers, health practitioners and housing workers. We are committed to strong partnership approaches to our work and we work closely with other partners such as the police, education, the early help workforce and children's mental health services. Several of our partners are co-located in the MARU. 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. What you'll need to succeed: We have opportunities for experienced social work managers with a track record of effective management, and also experienced social workers looking to take the first step into a Team Manager role. You will need to be a Registered Social Worker with Social Work England, with substantial experience in statutory social work with children and families. You will be able to evidence how you have applied your learning to your practice and have a track record of practice that improves the lives of children. You will have evidence of post qualifying learning in child and family social work to demonstrate your specialism as a Child and Family Social Worker, preferably at Masters level or equivalent. You will have significant experience of evidence-based practice with children and families and the expertise and approach to effectively supervise and manage social workers and other social care practitioners. You will be working alongside Advanced Practitioners within your teams supporting practice, learning and development of our Social Workers and social care professionals. What you'll get in return: In recognition of the vital contribution you make, we offer an attractive package of benefits including: A competitive starting salary. A generous relocation package Welcome bonus of £4000 for qualified Social Workers who are new to social work in Cornwall and have completed their ASYE Annual market supplement of £3000 for advanced practitioners An individualised induction to meet your specific needs and learning An outstanding 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, which will support your progression. 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 homeworking A license to access Community Care Inform and Research in Practice. Payment of your Social Work England registration fees.
May 01, 2024
Full time
Team Manager (Multi-Agency Referral Unit - MARU) 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: Team Managers 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 management and leadership career in an innovative and ambitious children's service in one of the most beautiful parts of the country. We have a range of exciting opportunities leading and managing our high performing social work and multi-disciplinary children's social care teams. Across our teams we have a range of skilled professionals including Family Workers, Targeted Youth Worker, Psychologists and Functional Family Therapists working alongside our social work staff. As part of our commitment to outstanding practice, we have put in place a comprehensive core curriculum and career and qualification pathway for our Team Managers to develop their knowledge and skills to deliver the most effective social work and multi-disciplinary interventions with children and families. If you are committed to continuing professional development, can demonstrate strong leadership skills, 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. Cornwall is one of the best places in the country to live, work and bring up a family. We are committed to supporting the wellbeing of our staff and we recognise that they need a good work/life balance as well as supportive leadership and support in the workplace. Cornwall's location and landscape offers unique opportunities for a healthier, happier way of life. The Role: The post is based in Cornwall's Multi-Agency Referral Unit. The MARU is our Multi-Agency team who provide a response to concerns about the welfare of safety of a child or young person. The team sits alongside the Councils innovative Early Help Hub under the same leadership structure and offers a seamless and timely response to children and their families seeking help and support. This is an exciting opportunity to further develop front door services to children and their families across Cornwall and we are looking for an enthusiastic manager who is interested in this area of work. You will be leading a skilled team of social workers, contact workers, targeted youth workers, health practitioners and housing workers. We are committed to strong partnership approaches to our work and we work closely with other partners such as the police, education, the early help workforce and children's mental health services. Several of our partners are co-located in the MARU. 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. What you'll need to succeed: We have opportunities for experienced social work managers with a track record of effective management, and also experienced social workers looking to take the first step into a Team Manager role. You will need to be a Registered Social Worker with Social Work England, with substantial experience in statutory social work with children and families. You will be able to evidence how you have applied your learning to your practice and have a track record of practice that improves the lives of children. You will have evidence of post qualifying learning in child and family social work to demonstrate your specialism as a Child and Family Social Worker, preferably at Masters level or equivalent. You will have significant experience of evidence-based practice with children and families and the expertise and approach to effectively supervise and manage social workers and other social care practitioners. You will be working alongside Advanced Practitioners within your teams supporting practice, learning and development of our Social Workers and social care professionals. What you'll get in return: In recognition of the vital contribution you make, we offer an attractive package of benefits including: A competitive starting salary. A generous relocation package Welcome bonus of £4000 for qualified Social Workers who are new to social work in Cornwall and have completed their ASYE Annual market supplement of £3000 for advanced practitioners An individualised induction to meet your specific needs and learning An outstanding 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, which will support your progression. 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 homeworking A license to access Community Care Inform and Research in Practice. Payment of your Social Work England registration fees.
Concierge Location: Glossop Salary:£13,104 per annum Job title: Concierge A fulfilling and exciting opportunity available for a waking night concierge post in our young peoples supported accommodation service in Glossop. This role is a key member of the team, providing out of hours assistance to 5 young people within a semi-supported dispersed accommodation setting. Adullam offers the following benefits. Salary up to £13,104 for 21hours per week, Competitive Annual Leave (25 days annual leave and 2 extra days added for a year of no sick days each calendar year) 1 years anniversary service payment of £500 Training and career advancement Discounted Goods and services Pension Access to Westfield Health Access to CALM app Life Assurance (4x Basic annual salary from the start of employment) Multidimensional wellbeing programmes and family-friendly policies for staff. Refer a friend policy Adullam Homes Housing Association Ltd supports vulnerable individuals and households. We provide quality housing, deliver tailored support plans, training, education, and employment opportunities to help people achieve stable lives and realise their full potential. PURPOSE OF THE JOB To provide a point of contact overnight and an onsite presence out of hours in our supported accommodation services ensuring the safety and security of the building and our tenants, residents and service users (TRS). KEY ROLES AND RESPONSBILITIES Job holder will be expected to monitor the service overnight on a waking night from 6pm to 00.30am. They will have acquired knowledge through on the job experience and/or additional qualification. Most work undertaken will be of routine nature requiring the job holder to follow established practices, procedures and policies. Where incidents arise then job-holder will be the first point of contact and will be required to respond to the needs of young people, incidents and follow procedures to maintain safety and security of residents. There will be requirement for lone-working on-site out of hours. The job holder will be required to display a degree of persuasiveness during the handling of incidents. The actions and decisions undertaken by the job holder will be determined predominantly by established and routine practices and processes. Where work deviates from established practices e.g., safeguarding concerns or anti-social behaviour then the job holder will be the first responder and will be required to respond appropriately to address or diffuse situations and to escalate to on call cover or emergency services. Please request to see the job description for more information. The closing date is 9am, Thursday 6th June 2024. We reserve the right to bring forward the closing date in the event that we receive sufficient applications. We are passionate about actively encouraging applicants from all cultures, backgrounds, and identities.We are committed to treating our teams fairly and with respect, irrespective of their background, disability, or any other protected characteristic and this starts with our recruitment process. Adullam Homes Housing Association Ltd. is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults accessing our services. We expect all staff, volunteers, and workers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to Enhanced with Barred List Adult and Child DBS check and satisfactory references. JBRP1_UKTJ
May 01, 2024
Full time
Concierge Location: Glossop Salary:£13,104 per annum Job title: Concierge A fulfilling and exciting opportunity available for a waking night concierge post in our young peoples supported accommodation service in Glossop. This role is a key member of the team, providing out of hours assistance to 5 young people within a semi-supported dispersed accommodation setting. Adullam offers the following benefits. Salary up to £13,104 for 21hours per week, Competitive Annual Leave (25 days annual leave and 2 extra days added for a year of no sick days each calendar year) 1 years anniversary service payment of £500 Training and career advancement Discounted Goods and services Pension Access to Westfield Health Access to CALM app Life Assurance (4x Basic annual salary from the start of employment) Multidimensional wellbeing programmes and family-friendly policies for staff. Refer a friend policy Adullam Homes Housing Association Ltd supports vulnerable individuals and households. We provide quality housing, deliver tailored support plans, training, education, and employment opportunities to help people achieve stable lives and realise their full potential. PURPOSE OF THE JOB To provide a point of contact overnight and an onsite presence out of hours in our supported accommodation services ensuring the safety and security of the building and our tenants, residents and service users (TRS). KEY ROLES AND RESPONSBILITIES Job holder will be expected to monitor the service overnight on a waking night from 6pm to 00.30am. They will have acquired knowledge through on the job experience and/or additional qualification. Most work undertaken will be of routine nature requiring the job holder to follow established practices, procedures and policies. Where incidents arise then job-holder will be the first point of contact and will be required to respond to the needs of young people, incidents and follow procedures to maintain safety and security of residents. There will be requirement for lone-working on-site out of hours. The job holder will be required to display a degree of persuasiveness during the handling of incidents. The actions and decisions undertaken by the job holder will be determined predominantly by established and routine practices and processes. Where work deviates from established practices e.g., safeguarding concerns or anti-social behaviour then the job holder will be the first responder and will be required to respond appropriately to address or diffuse situations and to escalate to on call cover or emergency services. Please request to see the job description for more information. The closing date is 9am, Thursday 6th June 2024. We reserve the right to bring forward the closing date in the event that we receive sufficient applications. We are passionate about actively encouraging applicants from all cultures, backgrounds, and identities.We are committed to treating our teams fairly and with respect, irrespective of their background, disability, or any other protected characteristic and this starts with our recruitment process. Adullam Homes Housing Association Ltd. is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults accessing our services. We expect all staff, volunteers, and workers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to Enhanced with Barred List Adult and Child DBS check and satisfactory references. JBRP1_UKTJ
Concierge (Night) Location: Alfreton Salary: £23,400 per annum Job title: Concierge A fulfilling and exciting opportunity available for a waking night concierge post in our young peoples supported accommodation service in Alfreton This role is a key member of the team, providing out of hours assistance to 10 young people within a 24-hour supported accommodation setting. Job holder will be expected to monitor the service overnight on a waking night from 8pm to 8am. Working to a 3-week rolling rota. They will have acquired knowledge through on the job experience and/or additional qualification. Most work undertaken will be of routine nature requiring the job holder to follow established practices, procedures and policies. Where incidents arise then jobholder will be the first point of contact and will be required to respond to the needs of young people, incidents and follow procedures to maintain the safety and security of residents. There will be requirement for lone-working on-site out of hours. The job holder will be required to display a degree of persuasiveness during the handling of incidents. The actions and decisions undertaken by the job holder will be determined predominantly by established and routine practices and processes. Where work deviates from established practices e.g., safeguarding concerns or anti-social behaviour then the job holder will be the first responder and will be required to respond appropriately to address or diffuse situations and to escalate to on call or emergency services. Adullam offers the following benefits. Salary up to £23,400for 37.5hours per week on a Fixed Term contract until September 2024, Competitive Annual Leave (25 days annual leave and 2 extra days added for a year of no sick days each calendar year) 1 years anniversary service payment of £500 Training and career advancement Discounted Goods and services Pension Access to Westfield Health Access to CALM app Life Assurance (4x Basic annual salary from the start of employment) Multidimensional wellbeing programmes and family-friendly policies for staff. Refer a friend policy Adullam Homes Housing Association Ltd supports vulnerable individuals and households. We provide quality housing, deliver tailored support plans, training, education, and employment opportunities to help people achieve stable lives and realise their full potential. We are passionate about actively encouraging applicants from all cultures, backgrounds, and identities. We are committed to treating our teams fairly and with respect, irrespective of their background, disability, or any other protected characteristic and this starts with our recruitment process. PURPOSE OF THE JOB To provide a point of contact overnight and an onsite presence out of hours in our supported accommodation services ensuring the safety and security of the building and our tenants, residents and service users (TRS). The closing date is 9am, Tuesday 7th May 2024. We reserve the right to bring forward the closing date in the event that we receive sufficient applications. We are passionate about actively encouraging applicants from all cultures, backgrounds, and identities.We are committed to treating our teams fairly and with respect, irrespective of their background, disability, or any other protected characteristic and this starts with our recruitment process. Adullam Homes Housing Association Ltd. is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults accessing our services. We expect all staff, volunteers, and workers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to Enhanced with Barred List Adult and Child DBS check and satisfactory references. JBRP1_UKTJ
May 01, 2024
Full time
Concierge (Night) Location: Alfreton Salary: £23,400 per annum Job title: Concierge A fulfilling and exciting opportunity available for a waking night concierge post in our young peoples supported accommodation service in Alfreton This role is a key member of the team, providing out of hours assistance to 10 young people within a 24-hour supported accommodation setting. Job holder will be expected to monitor the service overnight on a waking night from 8pm to 8am. Working to a 3-week rolling rota. They will have acquired knowledge through on the job experience and/or additional qualification. Most work undertaken will be of routine nature requiring the job holder to follow established practices, procedures and policies. Where incidents arise then jobholder will be the first point of contact and will be required to respond to the needs of young people, incidents and follow procedures to maintain the safety and security of residents. There will be requirement for lone-working on-site out of hours. The job holder will be required to display a degree of persuasiveness during the handling of incidents. The actions and decisions undertaken by the job holder will be determined predominantly by established and routine practices and processes. Where work deviates from established practices e.g., safeguarding concerns or anti-social behaviour then the job holder will be the first responder and will be required to respond appropriately to address or diffuse situations and to escalate to on call or emergency services. Adullam offers the following benefits. Salary up to £23,400for 37.5hours per week on a Fixed Term contract until September 2024, Competitive Annual Leave (25 days annual leave and 2 extra days added for a year of no sick days each calendar year) 1 years anniversary service payment of £500 Training and career advancement Discounted Goods and services Pension Access to Westfield Health Access to CALM app Life Assurance (4x Basic annual salary from the start of employment) Multidimensional wellbeing programmes and family-friendly policies for staff. Refer a friend policy Adullam Homes Housing Association Ltd supports vulnerable individuals and households. We provide quality housing, deliver tailored support plans, training, education, and employment opportunities to help people achieve stable lives and realise their full potential. We are passionate about actively encouraging applicants from all cultures, backgrounds, and identities. We are committed to treating our teams fairly and with respect, irrespective of their background, disability, or any other protected characteristic and this starts with our recruitment process. PURPOSE OF THE JOB To provide a point of contact overnight and an onsite presence out of hours in our supported accommodation services ensuring the safety and security of the building and our tenants, residents and service users (TRS). The closing date is 9am, Tuesday 7th May 2024. We reserve the right to bring forward the closing date in the event that we receive sufficient applications. We are passionate about actively encouraging applicants from all cultures, backgrounds, and identities.We are committed to treating our teams fairly and with respect, irrespective of their background, disability, or any other protected characteristic and this starts with our recruitment process. Adullam Homes Housing Association Ltd. is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults accessing our services. We expect all staff, volunteers, and workers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to Enhanced with Barred List Adult and Child DBS check and satisfactory references. JBRP1_UKTJ
Morgan Sindall Property Services
St. Albans, Hertfordshire
Permanent - Full Time We are looking to recruit a Multi Skilled Engineer to join our team in St Albans, trade specialists within Plumbing, Carpentry, Kitchen and Bathroom fitting and general voids. About the Role Working to deliver the best quality service, carrying out responsive and planned repairs to both occupied and void properties, you'll undertake a variety of trade repairs and maintenance work to include Plumbing, Carpentry, Kitchen and Bathroom fitting and specifically floor laying in social housing setting. You'll receive and complete assigned tasks using a handheld device (full training), working efficiently and safely in line with best practise to achieve excellent customer experience. About You Candidates will hold a City & Guilds qualification and have excellent knowledge of Health & Safety. Customer focused with experience of working in both occupied and void properties, you'll hold a CSCS Blue Skilled Worker Card and have a passion for completing high-quality repairs on time, first time. You'll be punctual, reliable and comfortable operating small handheld plant such as drills and breakers. Would be beneficial to have a core trade as you could be working with other trade operatives. Within this role, you maybe required to work extra hours including weekends. It would be advantageous if candidates are UKATA asbestos aware, with an understanding and knowledge of site drawings. You must hold a valid full UK driving licence held for a minimum of 12 months as a company vehicle will be provided (work use only). Benefits Company Van (work use) 26 Days Holiday & Bank Hols Enhanced Pension Plan Westfield Healthcare Cash Plan (24hr GP, dental, optical, physio and more) Life Assurance & Accident Cover Share Save Enhanced Maternity & Paternity Pay Work Perks Discounts & Vouchers Buy & Sell Holiday Flexible Working & Flexible Bank Holidays Cycle to Work Volunteering (2 days paid) Learning & Development Opportunities Extensive Wellbeing Support, including EAP Loyalty & Values Awards Funded Professional Subscription Company Uniform About Us Morgan Sindall Property Services provide integrated asset management for housing associations and local authorities, focusing on improving the living conditions of residents and leaving a lasting legacy in the communities we serve. Our services include, responsive repairs, void refurbishments, compliancy services and planned maintenance works. With over 1000 employees, we focus on a culture which puts people at the core of everything we do, encourages innovative thinking and always puts our customer first. Build your career with a leading property services company, where we recognise that diversity of thought and talented people are key to our success. MSPS are proud to support the resettlement of armed forces personnel. We shortlist and interview for our roles throughout the duration of the advert. Therefore, we would encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment. We reserve the right to close any of our adverts prior to the stated closing date should we have a high volume of appropriate candidates
Apr 30, 2024
Full time
Permanent - Full Time We are looking to recruit a Multi Skilled Engineer to join our team in St Albans, trade specialists within Plumbing, Carpentry, Kitchen and Bathroom fitting and general voids. About the Role Working to deliver the best quality service, carrying out responsive and planned repairs to both occupied and void properties, you'll undertake a variety of trade repairs and maintenance work to include Plumbing, Carpentry, Kitchen and Bathroom fitting and specifically floor laying in social housing setting. You'll receive and complete assigned tasks using a handheld device (full training), working efficiently and safely in line with best practise to achieve excellent customer experience. About You Candidates will hold a City & Guilds qualification and have excellent knowledge of Health & Safety. Customer focused with experience of working in both occupied and void properties, you'll hold a CSCS Blue Skilled Worker Card and have a passion for completing high-quality repairs on time, first time. You'll be punctual, reliable and comfortable operating small handheld plant such as drills and breakers. Would be beneficial to have a core trade as you could be working with other trade operatives. Within this role, you maybe required to work extra hours including weekends. It would be advantageous if candidates are UKATA asbestos aware, with an understanding and knowledge of site drawings. You must hold a valid full UK driving licence held for a minimum of 12 months as a company vehicle will be provided (work use only). Benefits Company Van (work use) 26 Days Holiday & Bank Hols Enhanced Pension Plan Westfield Healthcare Cash Plan (24hr GP, dental, optical, physio and more) Life Assurance & Accident Cover Share Save Enhanced Maternity & Paternity Pay Work Perks Discounts & Vouchers Buy & Sell Holiday Flexible Working & Flexible Bank Holidays Cycle to Work Volunteering (2 days paid) Learning & Development Opportunities Extensive Wellbeing Support, including EAP Loyalty & Values Awards Funded Professional Subscription Company Uniform About Us Morgan Sindall Property Services provide integrated asset management for housing associations and local authorities, focusing on improving the living conditions of residents and leaving a lasting legacy in the communities we serve. Our services include, responsive repairs, void refurbishments, compliancy services and planned maintenance works. With over 1000 employees, we focus on a culture which puts people at the core of everything we do, encourages innovative thinking and always puts our customer first. Build your career with a leading property services company, where we recognise that diversity of thought and talented people are key to our success. MSPS are proud to support the resettlement of armed forces personnel. We shortlist and interview for our roles throughout the duration of the advert. Therefore, we would encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment. We reserve the right to close any of our adverts prior to the stated closing date should we have a high volume of appropriate candidates
Housing Support Worker with Young People Location: Buxton and across High Peak Salary:£24,600 per annum Job title: Peripatetic Worker An exciting and rewarding opportunity to be a key member of the team, providing support and housing related guidance to young people within a semi-supported accommodation service in Buxton and across our High Peak services. This is a key post contributing to the associations aims and objectives in delivering quality accommodation and support to young people under Ofsted regulation, ensuring young peoples rights are upheld and advocated for. Adullam offers the following benefits. Salary up to £24,600 for 37.5hours per week, Competitive Annual Leave (25 days annual leave and 2 extra days added for a year of no sick days each calendar year) 1 years anniversary service payment of £500 Training and career advancement Discounted Goods and services Pension Access to Westfield Health Access to CALM app Life Assurance (4x Basic annual salary from the start of employment) Multidimensional wellbeing programmes and family-friendly policies for staff. Refer a friend policy Adullam Homes Housing Association Ltd supports vulnerable individuals and households. We provide quality housing, deliver tailored support plans, training, education, and employment opportunities to help people achieve stable lives and realise their full potential. PURPOSE OF THE JOB To develop and deliver a person-centred support package that is tailored to the needs of each young person accessing the service. KEY ROLES AND RESPONSBILITIES The job holder will have acquired knowledge through on the job experience. Most work undertaken will be tailored to the needs of each young person presenting to our service albeit it will be of a routine nature requiring the job holder to follow delegated established practices, procedures and policies. Where incidents arise then job-holder will be the first point of contact and will be required act responsibly to precedents, and in compliance with appropriate housing regulations. There will be requirement for lone-working on-site/off-site with young people. The job holder will require a degree of adaptable engagement methods when supporting our young people with their emotional, practical and other support needs and will need to use translation services to ensure young people understand their rights and receive appropriate support. The actions and decision undertaken by the job holder will be determined predominantly by established and routine practices and processes albeit tailored to the needs of the Young Person. The closing date is 9am, Thursday 6th June 2024. We reserve the right to bring forward the closing date in the event that we receive sufficient applications. We are passionate about actively encouraging applicants from all cultures, backgrounds, and identities. We are committed to treating our teams fairly and with respect, irrespective of their background, disability, or any other protected characteristic and this starts with our recruitment process. Adullam Homes Housing Association Ltd. is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults accessing our services. We expect all staff, volunteers, and workers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to Enhanced with Barred List Adult and Child DBS check and satisfactory references. JBRP1_UKTJ
Apr 30, 2024
Full time
Housing Support Worker with Young People Location: Buxton and across High Peak Salary:£24,600 per annum Job title: Peripatetic Worker An exciting and rewarding opportunity to be a key member of the team, providing support and housing related guidance to young people within a semi-supported accommodation service in Buxton and across our High Peak services. This is a key post contributing to the associations aims and objectives in delivering quality accommodation and support to young people under Ofsted regulation, ensuring young peoples rights are upheld and advocated for. Adullam offers the following benefits. Salary up to £24,600 for 37.5hours per week, Competitive Annual Leave (25 days annual leave and 2 extra days added for a year of no sick days each calendar year) 1 years anniversary service payment of £500 Training and career advancement Discounted Goods and services Pension Access to Westfield Health Access to CALM app Life Assurance (4x Basic annual salary from the start of employment) Multidimensional wellbeing programmes and family-friendly policies for staff. Refer a friend policy Adullam Homes Housing Association Ltd supports vulnerable individuals and households. We provide quality housing, deliver tailored support plans, training, education, and employment opportunities to help people achieve stable lives and realise their full potential. PURPOSE OF THE JOB To develop and deliver a person-centred support package that is tailored to the needs of each young person accessing the service. KEY ROLES AND RESPONSBILITIES The job holder will have acquired knowledge through on the job experience. Most work undertaken will be tailored to the needs of each young person presenting to our service albeit it will be of a routine nature requiring the job holder to follow delegated established practices, procedures and policies. Where incidents arise then job-holder will be the first point of contact and will be required act responsibly to precedents, and in compliance with appropriate housing regulations. There will be requirement for lone-working on-site/off-site with young people. The job holder will require a degree of adaptable engagement methods when supporting our young people with their emotional, practical and other support needs and will need to use translation services to ensure young people understand their rights and receive appropriate support. The actions and decision undertaken by the job holder will be determined predominantly by established and routine practices and processes albeit tailored to the needs of the Young Person. The closing date is 9am, Thursday 6th June 2024. We reserve the right to bring forward the closing date in the event that we receive sufficient applications. We are passionate about actively encouraging applicants from all cultures, backgrounds, and identities. We are committed to treating our teams fairly and with respect, irrespective of their background, disability, or any other protected characteristic and this starts with our recruitment process. Adullam Homes Housing Association Ltd. is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults accessing our services. We expect all staff, volunteers, and workers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to Enhanced with Barred List Adult and Child DBS check and satisfactory references. JBRP1_UKTJ
Acorn by Synergie is looking for a Site Manager for 3 months work on a residential project in Nailsea, North Somerset. This role would involve working under a site PM on a large housing site. The start is next Monday (the 29th of April) Requirements: SMSTS, First aid, CSCS Proven track record on residential construction projects. Duties: Management of subcontractors. Oversight of build program and budget. Site meetings with line manager. Maintain site paperwork. Overall responsibility of health and safety. Management of materials and labour. Site level problem solving and provide solutions. The pay rate will be £250 per day payable as CIS If you are interested please call Gaby on - thank you! Acorn by Synergie acts as an employment business for the supply of temporary workers.
Apr 29, 2024
Full time
Acorn by Synergie is looking for a Site Manager for 3 months work on a residential project in Nailsea, North Somerset. This role would involve working under a site PM on a large housing site. The start is next Monday (the 29th of April) Requirements: SMSTS, First aid, CSCS Proven track record on residential construction projects. Duties: Management of subcontractors. Oversight of build program and budget. Site meetings with line manager. Maintain site paperwork. Overall responsibility of health and safety. Management of materials and labour. Site level problem solving and provide solutions. The pay rate will be £250 per day payable as CIS If you are interested please call Gaby on - thank you! Acorn by Synergie acts as an employment business for the supply of temporary workers.
Team Leader - Housing First Working across Poole, Bournemouth and Christchurch £27,136 progressing to £30,152 plus excellent benefits Permanent Full Time (2 week rota - 1 week early shifts then 1 week late shifts. Monday-Friday) Are you looking for a challenging and rewarding role where you are able to empower people every day to develop their skills and achieve their potential? Do you enjoy working in an environment where every day is different to the next Then this could be the role for you. Our client supports people who are homelessness across Bournemouth, Poole and Christchurch. This is a new service that starts in June, so this is an exciting opportunity to be part of the set up and implementation of this team. They have a new and exciting opportunity for a Team Leader to join them to manage a team of recovery and night workers which deliver Housing First services to people who are homelessness and rough sleeping who have multiple and complex challenges. The successful candidates will enjoy supporting others and helping them to progress and achieve their goals. Your positive attitude towards your work and your team will help to contribute to a great working environment.? You will have a calm and personable manner and be resilient to potentially difficult situations. Some of your duties will include: Supporting your team to achieve their potential through regular staff supervision, coaching, training and induction Holding a small caseload of clients when required Managing staff annual leave, planning rotas and organising cover for absences ensuring adequate cover at all times Working flexibly where needed, and be part of the rota Empowering your team to work flexibly when engaging with the hard-to-reach clients Ensuring an effective and timely response to all complaints and safeguarding issues taking appropriate action Attending meetings and representing the service to key stakeholders Increasing presence of service in the local area to help win tenders and maintain current contracts Liaising with accommodation providers to develop an excellent working relationship Working flexibly across all areas of operation where required and prior notice given What you will bring: Management experience is desirable however not necessarily in this sector. What you will have is a real passion for wanting to work with people who are homeless. You will receive support and training in understanding the key principles of Housing First but some prior research and understanding of the support model is desirable. Your values will match theirs, you will be committed to helping others and enjoy the real job satisfaction that this brings. You will need to hold a full driving licence with access to a car as you will be required to work flexibly across Bournemouth, Poole and Christchurch locations. You will have: Clear verbal and written English and great communication skills Good understanding of IT and keyboard skills Polite, assertive manner Passion for working in a client/customer facing role Have an interest and genuine concern for homelessness and related issues Knowledge of voluntary and statutory agencies would be an advantage Some experience of this sector would be an advantage Knowledge of best practice in supporting people with drug/alcohol and/or mental ill health issues, including realistic harm reduction approaches Flexibility to meet the needs of the service. They reserve the right to close their adverts early if a successful candidate is found, so please submit your application as soon as possible. Staff benefits, support and development Their benefits include: Pension with life cover Generous holiday allowance Extra mile awards for outstanding work Work offers including discounted shopping vouchers, days out and holidays Cycle to work scheme Confidential employee assistance programme including access to counselling Employee voice - their Staff Council Recruitment referral scheme They support and develop their staff by providing: A comprehensive induction and training programme Management training Trauma-informed care training Specialist training, coaching and development opportunities linked to personal development plans Access to accredited qualifications Mental Health First Aid training and provision Access to counselling psychologists via their Psychology Service If you have excellent organisation skills and a passion for working with people who are homeless, they would love to hear from you!
Apr 27, 2024
Full time
Team Leader - Housing First Working across Poole, Bournemouth and Christchurch £27,136 progressing to £30,152 plus excellent benefits Permanent Full Time (2 week rota - 1 week early shifts then 1 week late shifts. Monday-Friday) Are you looking for a challenging and rewarding role where you are able to empower people every day to develop their skills and achieve their potential? Do you enjoy working in an environment where every day is different to the next Then this could be the role for you. Our client supports people who are homelessness across Bournemouth, Poole and Christchurch. This is a new service that starts in June, so this is an exciting opportunity to be part of the set up and implementation of this team. They have a new and exciting opportunity for a Team Leader to join them to manage a team of recovery and night workers which deliver Housing First services to people who are homelessness and rough sleeping who have multiple and complex challenges. The successful candidates will enjoy supporting others and helping them to progress and achieve their goals. Your positive attitude towards your work and your team will help to contribute to a great working environment.? You will have a calm and personable manner and be resilient to potentially difficult situations. Some of your duties will include: Supporting your team to achieve their potential through regular staff supervision, coaching, training and induction Holding a small caseload of clients when required Managing staff annual leave, planning rotas and organising cover for absences ensuring adequate cover at all times Working flexibly where needed, and be part of the rota Empowering your team to work flexibly when engaging with the hard-to-reach clients Ensuring an effective and timely response to all complaints and safeguarding issues taking appropriate action Attending meetings and representing the service to key stakeholders Increasing presence of service in the local area to help win tenders and maintain current contracts Liaising with accommodation providers to develop an excellent working relationship Working flexibly across all areas of operation where required and prior notice given What you will bring: Management experience is desirable however not necessarily in this sector. What you will have is a real passion for wanting to work with people who are homeless. You will receive support and training in understanding the key principles of Housing First but some prior research and understanding of the support model is desirable. Your values will match theirs, you will be committed to helping others and enjoy the real job satisfaction that this brings. You will need to hold a full driving licence with access to a car as you will be required to work flexibly across Bournemouth, Poole and Christchurch locations. You will have: Clear verbal and written English and great communication skills Good understanding of IT and keyboard skills Polite, assertive manner Passion for working in a client/customer facing role Have an interest and genuine concern for homelessness and related issues Knowledge of voluntary and statutory agencies would be an advantage Some experience of this sector would be an advantage Knowledge of best practice in supporting people with drug/alcohol and/or mental ill health issues, including realistic harm reduction approaches Flexibility to meet the needs of the service. They reserve the right to close their adverts early if a successful candidate is found, so please submit your application as soon as possible. Staff benefits, support and development Their benefits include: Pension with life cover Generous holiday allowance Extra mile awards for outstanding work Work offers including discounted shopping vouchers, days out and holidays Cycle to work scheme Confidential employee assistance programme including access to counselling Employee voice - their Staff Council Recruitment referral scheme They support and develop their staff by providing: A comprehensive induction and training programme Management training Trauma-informed care training Specialist training, coaching and development opportunities linked to personal development plans Access to accredited qualifications Mental Health First Aid training and provision Access to counselling psychologists via their Psychology Service If you have excellent organisation skills and a passion for working with people who are homeless, they would love to hear from you!
Your new company Recognised globally for a long track record of innovation and excellence, with exciting and high quality products, they are category leaders in multiple sectors. Your new role In this role you will work in a fast-paced Logistics team, supporting a product vertical to achieve the required service levels and KPIs. What you'll need to succeed Your CV will demonstrate previous experience in logistics dealing with warehousing, physical distribution and managing third party suppliers, ideally in a b2b logistics environment where you liaise with 3PLs and internal stakeholders to ensure visibility of stock movements, and achievement of relevant KPIs. You will have an understanding of customs issues and incoterms. Knowledge and first-hand experience of Logistic transactions in the SAP modules will be an advantage, as is Import & Export experience with Asian Forwarders & suppliers. Exposure to automotive sector / IATF 16494 is also an advantage but not essential. What you'll get in return A competitive salary / day rate, plus benefits. The role has a hybrid working pattern, 3 days a week in Weybridge, 2 WFH. This is initially a fixed term contract (likely to be 8/9 months) but there are often opportunities to extend or transfer to permanent if an appropriate opportunity becomes available. What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk
Apr 26, 2024
Full time
Your new company Recognised globally for a long track record of innovation and excellence, with exciting and high quality products, they are category leaders in multiple sectors. Your new role In this role you will work in a fast-paced Logistics team, supporting a product vertical to achieve the required service levels and KPIs. What you'll need to succeed Your CV will demonstrate previous experience in logistics dealing with warehousing, physical distribution and managing third party suppliers, ideally in a b2b logistics environment where you liaise with 3PLs and internal stakeholders to ensure visibility of stock movements, and achievement of relevant KPIs. You will have an understanding of customs issues and incoterms. Knowledge and first-hand experience of Logistic transactions in the SAP modules will be an advantage, as is Import & Export experience with Asian Forwarders & suppliers. Exposure to automotive sector / IATF 16494 is also an advantage but not essential. What you'll get in return A competitive salary / day rate, plus benefits. The role has a hybrid working pattern, 3 days a week in Weybridge, 2 WFH. This is initially a fixed term contract (likely to be 8/9 months) but there are often opportunities to extend or transfer to permanent if an appropriate opportunity becomes available. What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk