Total 54 Senior Executive job vacancies in Ashton-Under-Lyne, OL6 7SR

Contract Type: Permanent

Salary: Grade I. Scale 35 - £44,711 to Scale 39 - £48,710 with a professional bar at Scale 37 - £46,731**

Hours Per Week: 36 hours per week

Base Location: Ashton Old Library, Old Street, Ashton under-Lyne, OL6 7SG

Assessment Date: To be arranged

The role

In Tameside we are committed to building a safe, happy, healthy and successful future for our Cared for Children ensuring that they receive the best standard of care and opportunities to achieve optimal outcomes. In order to achieve this we are looking to add an enthusiastic and experienced Senior Practitioner to our Cared for Children service.

The Senior Practitioner role is the first step on the management ladder. You will be part of a team led by a Team Manager. You will hold a small caseload of complex cases whilst supporting the Team Manager in improving the service delivery to our cared for children by providing a mentoring and coaching role for social workers and you will deputise for the team manager in chairing meetings and providing management oversight for cases.

You will contribute to ensuring timely care and permanence planning for children, achieving this through professional and reflective supervision, supporting staff learning and development and ensuring the production of high quality work to improve the outcomes for our Cared for Children.

About you

You will be an experienced practitioner with a high level of skills and knowledge who models good practice and is passionate about achieving good outcomes for children. You will have excellent leadership skills and commitment in contributing towards our vision of meeting the holistic needs of our cared for children and are able to work collaboratively and creatively in order to achieve this.

Why work for us?

You will be surrounded by a friendly and supportive network of experienced managers, who will provide you with a comprehensive induction, training, help, and advice to enable you to reach your full potential. We have adopted a trauma informed strength and relationship based approach as our practice framework, and training will be available to all new employees.

In Tameside, we like to look after our employees and offer a fantastic range of employee rewards and benefits, including:

• Minimum of 28 days leave each year (plus 8 bank holidays)
• 36 hours working week
• Health and wellbeing support
• Salary sacrifice schemes
• Family friendly policies, including maternity, paternity and adoption leave
• Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme
• Discounts at local shops, health & fitness clubs, restaurants and much more

Be that difference and find out more information why you should work for us here

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults and expects all staff to share this commitment. This position is subject to Enhanced with Barred List Disclosure Procedures.

** This post is classified as being in a professional job category. As such the grade for the job has a professional grade development bar which employees can progress through subject to meeting the following criteria:

1. Relevant professional qualification for the job role at Level 6 or above, AND

2. Minimum of 2 years post qualification experience in the role, AND

3. Maintained membership of a regulated body where this is a requirement to practice in the role where applicable, AND

4. Professional standards practised to the highest expected level.

This post is a designated customer facing role under the fluency duty and requires a specified level of spoken English in the person specification.

Unfortunately, at this time we are not able to offer sponsorship.

We are committed to developing a culture which respects individuals, appreciates difference and allows everyone regardless of background to reach their full potential. We are proud to be an accredited disability confident employer. Reasonable Adjustments will be considered in accordance with the Equality Act 2010 in relation to the Job Role Criteria.

Our rewards and benefits package can be viewed here

For further information about this role please contact the recruiting manager on 0161 342 5129 or Lorraine.Bishop@tameside.gov.uk

Reference No: DPT451

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Please see attached job description and person specification to support your application for this post. Please refer to the essential criteria in the person specification which will highlight the skills, knowledge and experience you will need to demonstrate in your application, by way of example, to give yourself the best opportunity to be shortlisted. The main duties and responsibilities consists of: Working closely with research members to contribute to the delivery of the improvement science research programme. Being responsible for study design, recruitment and data collection and analysis. Obtaining necessary ethical and governance approvals at project outset. Conduct literature searching. Provide regular progress reports. Writing blogs to help promote the theme and our findings, writing publications (as the lead or a co-author) and other dissemination activities that will help to optimise the impact of our work. Be involved in grant applications and to supervise more junior staff members. Applying for NHS research ethics committee approval. Qualitative data collection and analysis. Literature searching. Recruitment of participants. Management of data. To engage with colleagues within the Young Peoples Mental Health Research Centre and the Trust Research Innovation team offering advice and guidance as required. To work effectively with patients, the public and healthcare staff to ensure our research meets the needs of these groups. To be involved with research publications and conference abstracts. To ensure that research governance procedures and GDPR legislation is adhered to. To enhance the impact of our work through engagement with professional conferences, writing for different audiences, blogs, short course development, etc. To undertake personal development in keeping with the aspiration to be a national leader in health research. To update the theme manager on project progress and outcomes to enable monitoring for and reporting to the NIHR. Lead on designing projects. To manage and/or mentor more junior staff. To lead on or contribute to funding opportunities.

Contract Type: Permanent

Salary: Grade I. Scale 35 - 44,711 to Scale 39 - £48,710 with a professional bar at Scale 37 - £46,731**

Hours Per Week: 36 (including flexible working opportunities)

Base Location: Tameside One, Market Place, Ashton-Under-Lyne, OL6 6BH

Interview Date: To be arranged

The Role

Tameside Children’s Services have an exciting opportunity for Senior Practitioners in both our Duty and Assessment Team as well as Safeguarding and Support Team, ideal for experienced social workers who are looking to take the next step in their career. This role offers the chance to not only shape the lives of Tameside children, but also to shape the future of your profession by developing the next generation of social work professionals.

We are in our improvement journey which includes launch of brand-new Social Work Academy, to offer high quality training and development opportunities for our social workers while also increasing the quality of support that is offered to our families in Tameside.

If you’d like to help us achieve our ambition and join us on this journey, then we’d like to hear from you.

As a Senior Practitioner you will:

• Get a chance to pass on your skills and experience to less experienced team members
• Under the direction of the team manager, support colleagues in their professional development and progression
• Provide guidance, coaching and mentoring to our ASYE and student social workers, nurturing their professional growth and confidence
• Hold a small caseload of complex cases
• Play a key role in providing opportunities for group supervision and reflective learning opportunity through co-working and sharing of best practice examples

We have adopted a trauma informed strength and relationship based approach as our practice framework. The principles of which sit behind this approach are conversation, curiosity, consideration, courage and collaboration.

About You

This role would suit a compassionate social worker with a passion for guiding and supporting others, whilst continuing to make a difference in the lives of children.

We are looking for experienced social workers with great communication and interpersonal skills, as well as the ability to positively influence others.

About Us

In return for your dedication and hard work we can offer:

• Flexible working opportunities for greater work life balance, as this helps us have a happy and stable workforce.
• A minimum of 28 days leave per year, with the option to buy additional leave
• 36 hours working week
• Discounted parking
• Social work teams centrally located together
• Comprehensive workforce development programme
• Practice Educator Payment
• Family friendly policies, including maternity, paternity and adoption leave
• Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme
• Health and Wellbeing Support
• Salary sacrifice schemes
• Discounts at local shops, health & fitness clubs, restaurants and much more

You will receive regular supervision and work in a supportive culture where we are ambitious about delivering effective social work practice and supporting you to be the very best you can be.

We actively listen to our staff in a variety of ways through having regular team meetings, employee engagement sessions and staff surveys.

Our comprehensive workforce development programme provides many opportunities to help you grow and develop your career. The peer support you will also receive is second to none.

Please indicate your preference for either Duty and Assessment Team or Safeguarding and Support Team within your application form.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults and expects all staff to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check.

** This post is classified as being in a professional job category. As such the grade for the job has a professional grade development bar which employees can progress through subject to meeting the following criteria:

1. Relevant professional qualification for the job role at Level 6 or above, AND

2. Minimum of 2 years post qualification experience in the role, AND

3. Maintained membership of a regulated body where this is a requirement to practice in the role where applicable, AND

4. Professional standards practised to the highest expected level.

This post is a designated customer facing role under the fluency duty and requires a specified level of spoken English in the person specification.

Unfortunately, at this time we are not able to offer sponsorship.

We are committed to developing a culture which respects individuals, appreciates difference and allows everyone regardless of background to reach their full potential. We are proud to be an accredited disability confident employer. Reasonable Adjustments will be considered in accordance with the Equality Act 2010 in relation to the Job Role Criteria.

Our rewards and benefits package can be viewed here

For further information about this role please contact the recruiting manager on 0161 342 4366 or daniel.murphy@tameside.gov.uk

Reference Number: DPT442

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Contract Type: Permanent

Salary: Grade K. SCP 44 £52,647 to SCP 47 £56,755

Hours Per Week: 36 Hours

Base Location: Tameside One, Market Place, Ashton-under-Lyne, Tameside, OL6 6BH

Assessment Date: To be arranged

The Role

An opportunity has arisen within Strategic Property for a Senior Estates Surveyor to lead a group of professionals within the Council’s Estates Team.

Tameside is a place that’s perfectly positioned for growth. Ideally located between the bustling hub of Manchester and the stark beauty of the Peak District National Park, we offer an ideal location for easy access to the city and the countryside. And with some of the largest pockets of land in the Greater Manchester area available for development, it really is a fantastic canvas for regeneration and growth.

The Council’s property estate is extensive and diverse which includes 2,979 interests comprising 482 operational assets including town halls, libraries, schools, depots, community buildings, sports grounds and parks. Plus the non-operational and investment estate comprising 1,470 assets including surplus buildings and land, leased land and buildings, industrial estates, sports clubs and shopping centres.

The role offers the opportunity to join an experienced team of professionals in a flexible hybrid working environment that will require attendance at site locations across the Borough.

About You

Reporting to a Head of Estates you will be responsible for a core part of the Council’s Estates Service.

You will lead an effective estate management and valuation service for the Council, specialising in property and strategic asset management. Ensuring that the Council grows its real estate portfolio income and delivering key services to residents. The post holder will have previous experience of mixed portfolios, maximising revenues and taking strategic decisions to the benefit of the Estate. An understanding of inward investment and regeneration would be beneficial, but not essential.

As a senior member of the Estates Team and the wider Strategic Property Service you will play a key role in the delivery of Council and Place Directorate priorities. You will support the implementation of a Strategic Asset Management Plan and delivery of all the Council’s projects and programmes.

With your advanced theoretical, practical and procedural knowledge and experience in relation to a whole range of property issues covering buildings, investment assets and land, you should have experience in successful property negotiations and be able to work at pace with enthusiasm and professionalism whilst engaging with and influencing key stakeholders.

About Us

At Tameside, we are committed to ensuring all our Citizens lead long, fulfilling and healthy lives. We are committed to supporting economic growth, providing high quality health and care services, protecting our most vulnerable and creating strong and supportive, self-sufficient communities.

We recognise that our people drive our success and enable the organisation to deliver on its vision, purpose and priorities, and that our people are our most important resource and asset. Our values underpin our practice and behaviours, and are at the heart of everything that we do; and we understand that how we do things is just as important as what we do. We pride ourselves on living by our STRIVE values of Support, Trust, Respect, Integrity, Value Diversity and Engage. Our values underpin our practice and behaviours and are at the heart of everything that we do. How we do things are just as important as what we do.

Our employees’ skills, experience and knowledge are essential to our success along with their happiness, wellbeing, commitment, enthusiasm and motivation to be the best they can be.

Unfortunately, at this time we are not able to offer sponsorship.

We are committed to developing a culture which respects individuals, appreciates difference and allows everyone regardless of background to reach their full potential. We are proud to be an accredited disability confident employer. Reasonable Adjustments will be considered in accordance with the Equality Act 2010 in relation to the Job Role Criteria.

For an informal discussion about the post please contact Alistair Russell on 07966 215177 alistair.russell@tameside.gov.uk

Reference Number: DPT444

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Contract Type: Permanent

Salary: Grade G. Scale 23 - £33,366 to Scale 28 - £37,938

Hours Per Week: 36

Base Location: Children's Home, Dukinfield

Assessment Date: To be arranged

The Role

Do you consider yourself to be a caring enthusiastic person who enjoys a challenge, is highly motivated, not easily discouraged and want the best outcomes for children.

ARE YOU LOOKING FOR:

• A new Challenge?
• A change of environment?
• A step into Management?
• Opportunities for personal development?

We are looking to recruit experienced and enthusiastic people to join our team providing care and support to children and young people with additional needs arising from their disability.

We believe children who have disabilities are equally valued and empowered to live full and rewarding lives and have the same experiences for social inclusion as all children. It is our mission to improve the quality of life for children with disabilities through the provision of high quality services in partnership with the children, their families, carers and other professionals.

We are looking for a Senior Residential Child Care Worker, who will work as part of a team providing 24 hour care within the Children’s Residential Services for Cared for Children. You will be working in a busy 6 bedded Children’s Home caring for Children and Young People with disabilities including challenging behaviour and complex medical needs. You will be responsible for managing and supervising staff as the shift leader.

Hours of work are evening, night, day shifts and weekend work as part of a flexible working rota, sleep in duties and Bank Holiday work. You will be expected to undertake shift leader duties as required after the necessary period of experience within the home. You will be expected to train and supervise staff under the direction of the manager/Deputy and be able to manage the building in the Manager’s/Deputy absenc

You will need to provide practical person centred support, ensure that the children receive an excellent standard of care and support them to live full and active lives.

About You

You must have a professional approach. An understanding of the needs of people who have disabilities is essential and, preferably, experience of working in a person centred manner including the maintenance of support plans and other associated record keeping. You will need excellent written, communication and basic IT skills.

The level 3 Diploma for Residential Childcare, or equivalent is an essential requirement.

About Us

At Tameside, we are committed to ensuring all our Citizens lead long, fulfilling and healthy lives. We are committed to supporting economic growth, providing high quality health and care services, protecting our most vulnerable and creating strong and supportive, self-sufficient communities.

We recognise that our people drive our success and enable the organisation to deliver on its vision, purpose and priorities, and that our people are our most important resource and asset. Our values underpin our practice and behaviours, and are at the heart of everything that we do; and we understand that how we do things is just as important as what we do. We pride ourselves on living by our STRIVE values of Support, Trust, Respect, Integrity, Value Diversity and Engage. Our values underpin our practice and behaviours and are at the heart of everything that we do. How we do things are just as important as what we do.

Our employees’ skills, experience and knowledge are essential to our success along with their happiness, wellbeing, commitment, enthusiasm and motivation to be the best they can be.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults and expects all staff to share this commitment. This position is subject to Enhanced with Barred List Disclosure Procedures.

This post is a designated customer facing role under the fluency duty and requires a specified level of spoken English in the person specification.

Unfortunately, at this time we are not able to offer sponsorship.

We are committed to developing a culture which respects individuals, appreciates difference and allows everyone regardless of background to reach their full potential. We are proud to be an accredited disability confident employer. Reasonable Adjustments will be considered in accordance with the Equality Act 2010 in relation to the Job Role Criteria.

Our rewards and benefits package can be viewed here

For further information about this role please contact the recruiting manager on 0161 344 2508 or karen.scase@tameside.gov.uk

Reference Number: DPT422

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Contract Type: Permanent

Salary: Grade I. Scale 35 - £44,711 to Scale 39 - £48,710 with a professional bar at Scale 37 - £46,731**

Hours Per Week: 36 hours per week

Base Location: Ashton Old Library, Old Street, Ashton under-Lyne, OL6 7SG

Assessment Date: To be arranged

The role

In Tameside we are committed to building a safe, happy, healthy and successful future for our Cared for Children ensuring that they receive the best standard of care and opportunities to achieve optimal outcomes. In order to achieve this we are looking to add an enthusiastic and experienced Senior Practitioner to our Cared for Children service.

The Senior Practitioner role is the first step on the management ladder. You will be part of a team led by a Team Manager. You will hold a small caseload of complex cases whilst supporting the Team Manager in improving the service delivery to our cared for children by providing a mentoring and coaching role for social workers and you will deputise for the team manager in chairing meetings and providing management oversight for cases.

You will contribute to ensuring timely care and permanence planning for children, achieving this through professional and reflective supervision, supporting staff learning and development and ensuring the production of high quality work to improve the outcomes for our Cared for Children.

About you

You will be an experienced practitioner with a high level of skills and knowledge who models good practice and is passionate about achieving good outcomes for children. You will have excellent leadership skills and commitment in contributing towards our vision of meeting the holistic needs of our cared for children and are able to work collaboratively and creatively in order to achieve this.

Why work for us?

You will be surrounded by a friendly and supportive network of experienced managers, who will provide you with a comprehensive induction, training, help, and advice to enable you to reach your full potential. We have adopted a trauma informed strength and relationship based approach as our practice framework, and training will be available to all new employees.

In Tameside, we like to look after our employees and offer a fantastic range of employee rewards and benefits, including:

• Minimum of 28 days leave each year (plus 8 bank holidays)
• 36 hours working week
• Health and wellbeing support
• Salary sacrifice schemes
• Family friendly policies, including maternity, paternity and adoption leave
• Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme
• Discounts at local shops, health & fitness clubs, restaurants and much more

Be that difference and find out more information why you should work for us here

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults and expects all staff to share this commitment. This position is subject to Enhanced with Barred List Disclosure Procedures.

** This post is classified as being in a professional job category. As such the grade for the job has a professional grade development bar which employees can progress through subject to meeting the following criteria:

1. Relevant professional qualification for the job role at Level 6 or above, AND

2. Minimum of 2 years post qualification experience in the role, AND

3. Maintained membership of a regulated body where this is a requirement to practice in the role where applicable, AND

4. Professional standards practised to the highest expected level.

This post is a designated customer facing role under the fluency duty and requires a specified level of spoken English in the person specification.

Unfortunately, at this time we are not able to offer sponsorship.

We are committed to developing a culture which respects individuals, appreciates difference and allows everyone regardless of background to reach their full potential. We are proud to be an accredited disability confident employer. Reasonable Adjustments will be considered in accordance with the Equality Act 2010 in relation to the Job Role Criteria.

Our rewards and benefits package can be viewed here
For further information about this role please contact the recruiting manager on 0161 342 5129 or Lorraine.Bishop@tameside.gov.uk

Reference No: DPT414

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Contract Type: Permanent

Salary: Grade F SCP 17 £30,060 - SCP 22 £32,654

Hours Per Week: 36 Hours

Base Location: Tameside One, Market Place, Ashton-Under-Lyne, Greater Manchester, OL6 6BH

Assessment Date: To be arranged

The Role

We are looking for an experienced Personal Executive Assistant to provide pivotal executive/administrative support to a Senior Leadership Team, Director.

The successful candidate with be office based and will be highly skilled at managing priorities and thinking on their feet. They will be expected to provide effective and efficient high-level executive support, including prioritisation of work, diary management, meetings management and communication, document production, quality assurance and governance. Ensuring all aspects of the administration, planning and coordination of work streams are managed effectively and efficiently.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Act as the first point of contact for Director and Assistant Directors (where required) and, maintain the effective working of their offices in their absence
• Maintain the highest level of confidentiality and adherence to policies and procedures.
• Manage diaries by scheduling, prioritising and managing appointments, travel arrangements and papers for meetings
• Managing correspondence, track incoming and outgoing correspondence and ensure replies are produced within the required timeframe.
• Read and prioritise incoming correspondence and prepare draft responses as appropriate. Ensure that cyclical and management deadlines for reports, reviews, budgets are met.
• Maintain effective communication and working relationships with key partners and stakeholders at an operational level; the organisation’s senior management team and key internal and external stakeholders.
• Provide advice and support to stakeholders.
• Undertake research and other activities as required.
• Attend specific meetings and take notes, draft minutes and action recommendations as required

About You

This position will suit a team player who is happy to be flexible to the needs of the team and the business, with a ‘can-do’ attitude. As part of group of support staff, you will work closely and in tune with other PAs, providing support for them during busy periods or leave.

The successful candidate will have a customer service mindset, excellent technical skills and the ability to keep up to date with current and emerging technology. Will also will need to demonstrate experience of providing exceptional administrative support and be required to work on your own initiative whilst being dedicated and working in a fast paced, highly professional and confidential manner.

About Us

At Tameside, we are committed to ensuring all our Citizens lead long, fulfilling and healthy lives. We are committed to supporting economic growth, providing high quality health and care services, protecting our most vulnerable and creating strong and supportive, self-sufficient communities.

We recognise that our people drive our success and enable the organisation to deliver on its vision, purpose and priorities, and that our people are our most important resource and asset. Our values underpin our practice and behaviours, and are at the heart of everything that we do; and we understand that how we do things is just as important as what we do. We pride ourselves on living by our STRIVE values of Support, Trust, Respect, Integrity, Value Diversity and Engage. Our values underpin our practice and behaviours and are at the heart of everything that we do. How we do things are just as important as what we do.

Our employees’ skills, experience and knowledge are essential to our success along with their happiness, wellbeing, commitment, enthusiasm and motivation to be the best they can be.

Unfortunately, at this time we are not able to offer sponsorship.

Our rewards and benefits package can be viewed here

For further information about this role please contact the recruiting manager on 0161 342 3016 or janet.rowley@tameside.gov.uk

Reference Number: DPT416

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This is a diverse and challenging role that requires the development of specialist skills to deliver recovery focused interventions to adults in a mental health crisis. Our focus is to support service users to remain in their own home in order to aid their recovery during the crisis episode. You will be a qualified Mental Health Nurse, Occupational Therapist or Social Worker and will have worked in a multi-disciplinary team. You will need to have significant post qualification experience in mental health and preferably within crisis services.

The post requires practitioners to be confident assessors who can make clear decisions about risk management, care planning and the appropriateness of home treatment team interventions. Effective gatekeeping assessment and the identification and delivery of the best treatment packages for people presenting to services in crisis will also be key.

We are looking for an enthusiastic, driven registered practitioner who can work autonomously in the community, complete full mental health assessments, manage risk in the community, while also being an integral part of the multidisciplinary team. We also provide clozapine titration in the community.

We are a dedicated team of nurses, OTs, Social workers, QAP and support workers who will work closely with Sector Consultants, our colleagues in the community mental health team, acute inpatients wards and the wider members of the MDT.

The post requires practitioners to be confident assessors who can make clear decisions about risk management and the appropriateness of home treatment team interventions and effective gatekeeping assessment.

You will liaise with other Trust departments to gatekeep referrals to the acute care pathway.

To undertake accurate risk assessment and care planning and act as co-worker for service users who are supported by the Home Treatment Team who present with acute mental health problems or psychological distress. To work in close liaison with other members of the multidisciplinary team, including care coordinators, to implement treatment / management plans in order to facilitate Home Treatment.

It is expected that you will deliver care in accordance with all Pennine Care NHS Foundation Trust policies and procedures, the Mental Health Act and community care legislation.

This role works within a 24/7 model of care - both day and night shifts to be undertaken on a rotational basis.



We are proud to provide high quality mental health and learning disability services, both inpatient and in the community across five boroughs of Greater Manchester - Bury, Oldham, Rochdale, Stockport and Tameside and Glossop.

Our vision is for a happier and more hopeful life for everyone in our communities and our staff work hard to deliver the very best care for the people who use our services. We’re really proud of our #PennineCarePeople and do everything we can to make sure we’re a great place to work.

All individuals regardless of race, age, disability, ethnicity, nationality, gender, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage and civil partnership are encouraged to apply for this post. We would also encourage applications from individuals with a lived experience of mental illness, either individually or as a carer.

Key Responsibilities of the Post:

To develop individualized packages of care for service users with mental health problems, including signposting where necessary.

To provide intensive home treatment in service users home/community settings.

To provide crisis management and short term psychotherapeutic interventions as appropriate

To develop and provide a supported discharge/leave pathway for inpatients To identify the need for protection in line with safeguarding children and the Protection of Vulnerable Adult Policy and to comply with statutory obligations.

To liaise and negotiate with other professions, statutory and independent agencies to ensure the best possible service is provided to service users and carers.

To evaluate systematically and record, outcomes of mental health assessments, adapting care on the basis of these outcomes.

To involve family and carers in the assessment and care planning with service users consent.

To provide education and appropriate self-help resources to patients and carers specific to individual needs.




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Key Responsibilities of the Post: To develop individualized packages of care for service users with mental health problems, including signposting where necessary. To provide intensive home treatment in service users home/community settings. To provide crisis management and short term psychotherapeutic interventions as appropriate To develop and provide a supported discharge/leave pathway for inpatients To identify the need for protection in line with safeguarding children and the Protection of Vulnerable Adult Policy and to comply with statutory obligations. To liaise and negotiate with other professions, statutory and independent agencies to ensure the best possible service is provided to service users and carers. To evaluate systematically and record, outcomes of mental health assessments, adapting care on the basis of these outcomes. To involve family and carers in the assessment and care planning with service users consent. To provide education and appropriate self-help resources to patients and carers specific to individual needs.

Contract Type: Permanent

Salary: Grade K. SCP 44 £52,647 to SCP 47 £56,755

Hours Per Week: 36 Hours

Base Location: Tameside One, Market Place, Ashton-under-Lyne, Tameside, OL6 6BH

Assessment Date: To be arranged

The Role

An opportunity has arisen within Strategic Property for a Senior Estates Surveyor to lead a group of professionals within the Council’s Estates Team.

Tameside is a place that’s perfectly positioned for growth. Ideally located between the bustling hub of Manchester and the stark beauty of the Peak District National Park, we offer an ideal location for easy access to the city and the countryside. And with some of the largest pockets of land in the Greater Manchester area available for development, it really is a fantastic canvas for regeneration and growth.

The Council’s property estate is extensive and diverse which includes 2,979 interests comprising 482 operational assets including town halls, libraries, schools, depots, community buildings, sports grounds and parks. Plus the non-operational and investment estate comprising 1,470 assets including surplus buildings and land, leased land and buildings, industrial estates, sports clubs and shopping centres.

The role offers the opportunity to join an experienced team of professionals in a flexible hybrid working environment that will require attendance at site locations across the Borough.

About You

Reporting to a Head of Estates you will be responsible for a core part of the Council’s Estates Service.

You will lead an effective estate management and valuation service for the Council, specialising in property and strategic asset management. Ensuring that the Council grows its real estate portfolio income and delivering key services to residents. The post holder will have previous experience of mixed portfolios, maximising revenues and taking strategic decisions to the benefit of the Estate. An understanding of inward investment and regeneration would be beneficial, but not essential.

As a senior member of the Estates Team and the wider Strategic Property Service you will play a key role in the delivery of Council and Place Directorate priorities. You will support the implementation of a Strategic Asset Management Plan and delivery of all the Council’s projects and programmes.

With your advanced theoretical, practical and procedural knowledge and experience in relation to a whole range of property issues covering buildings, investment assets and land, you should have experience in successful property negotiations and be able to work at pace with enthusiasm and professionalism whilst engaging with and influencing key stakeholders.

About Us

At Tameside, we are committed to ensuring all our Citizens lead long, fulfilling and healthy lives. We are committed to supporting economic growth, providing high quality health and care services, protecting our most vulnerable and creating strong and supportive, self-sufficient communities.

We recognise that our people drive our success and enable the organisation to deliver on its vision, purpose and priorities, and that our people are our most important resource and asset. Our values underpin our practice and behaviours, and are at the heart of everything that we do; and we understand that how we do things is just as important as what we do. We pride ourselves on living by our STRIVE values of Support, Trust, Respect, Integrity, Value Diversity and Engage. Our values underpin our practice and behaviours and are at the heart of everything that we do. How we do things are just as important as what we do.

Our employees’ skills, experience and knowledge are essential to our success along with their happiness, wellbeing, commitment, enthusiasm and motivation to be the best they can be.

Unfortunately, at this time we are not able to offer sponsorship.

We are committed to developing a culture which respects individuals, appreciates difference and allows everyone regardless of background to reach their full potential. We are proud to be an accredited disability confident employer. Reasonable Adjustments will be considered in accordance with the Equality Act 2010 in relation to the Job Role Criteria.

Our rewards and benefits package can be viewed here

For an informal discussion about the post please contact Alistair Russell on 07966 215177 alistair.russell@tameside.gov.uk

There are further opportunities with Tameside Council advertised on https://www.greater.jobs/towns-organisations/tameside.

Reference Number: DPT400

Job Description and Person Specification Profile

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Organise all aspects of clerical duties including reception duties, maintenance of computerised and manual record systems, booking appointments, filing and ordering and storage of supplies. Co-ordinator for weekly clinics at both sites Demonstrate excellent customer care skills. Attend relevant study sessions for clerical support. Organise the delivery and retrieval of specimens if appropriate, items & equipment to and from the clinical area including various clinic bases Maintain a clean, safe, hazard free environment. Utilise and update all TRUST patient record systems Deputise for the EDT

Contract Type: Permanent

Salary: Grade I. Scale 35 - £43,421 to Scale 39 - £47,420 with a professional bar at Scale 37- £45,441**

Hours: 36 hours per week (including flexible working opportunities)

Base Location: Tameside One, Market Place, Ashton-Under-Lyne, OL6 6BH

Interview Date: To be arranged

The Role

Tameside Children’s Services have an exciting opportunity for Senior Practitioners in both our Duty and Assessment Team as well as Safeguarding and Support Team, ideal for experienced social workers who are looking to take the next step in their career. This role offers the chance to not only shape the lives of Tameside children, but also to shape the future of your profession by developing the next generation of social work professionals.

We are in our improvement journey which includes launch of brand-new Social Work Academy, to offer high quality training and development opportunities for our social workers while also increasing the quality of support that is offered to our families in Tameside.

If you’d like to help us achieve our ambition and join us on this journey, then we’d like to hear from you.

As a Senior Practitioner you will:

• Get a chance to pass on your skills and experience to less experienced team members
• Under the direction of the team manager, support colleagues in their professional development and progression
• Provide guidance, coaching and mentoring to our ASYE and student social workers, nurturing their professional growth and confidence
• Hold a small caseload of complex cases
• Play a key role in providing opportunities for group supervision and reflective learning opportunity through co-working and sharing of best practice examples

We have adopted a trauma informed strength and relationship based approach as our practice framework. The principles of which sit behind this approach are conversation, curiosity, consideration, courage and collaboration.

About You

This role would suit a compassionate social worker with a passion for guiding and supporting others, whilst continuing to make a difference in the lives of children.

We are looking for experienced social workers with great communication and interpersonal skills, as well as the ability to positively influence others.

About Us

In return for your dedication and hard work we can offer:

• Flexible working opportunities for greater work life balance, as this helps us have a happy and stable workforce.
• A minimum of 28 days leave per year, with the option to buy additional leave
• 36 hours working week
• Discounted parking
• Social work teams centrally located together
• Comprehensive workforce development programme
• Practice Educator Payment
• Family friendly policies, including maternity, paternity and adoption leave
• Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme
• Health and Wellbeing Support
• Salary sacrifice schemes
• Discounts at local shops, health & fitness clubs, restaurants and much more

You will receive regular supervision and work in a supportive culture where we are ambitious about delivering effective social work practice and supporting you to be the very best you can be.

We actively listen to our staff in a variety of ways through having regular team meetings, employee engagement sessions and staff surveys.

Our comprehensive workforce development programme provides many opportunities to help you grow and develop your career. The peer support you will also receive is second to none.

Please indicate your preference for either Duty and Assessment Team or Safeguarding and Support Team within your application form.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults and expects all staff to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check.

** This post is classified as being in a professional job category. As such the grade for the job has a professional grade development bar which employees can progress through subject to meeting the following criteria:

1. Relevant professional qualification for the job role at Level 6 or above, AND

2. Minimum of 2 years post qualification experience in the role, AND

3. Maintained membership of a regulated body where this is a requirement to practice in the role where applicable, AND

4. Professional standards practised to the highest expected level.

This post is a designated customer facing role under the fluency duty and requires a specified level of spoken English in the person specification.

We are committed to developing a culture which respects individuals, appreciates difference and allows everyone regardless of background to reach their full potential. We are proud to be an accredited disability confident employer. Reasonable Adjustments will be considered in accordance with the Equality Act 2010 in relation to the Job Role Criteria.

Our rewards and benefits package can be viewed here

For further information about this role please contact the recruiting manager on 0161 342 4366 or daniel.murphy@tameside.gov.uk

Reference Number: DPT386

Job Description and Person Specification Profile

Contract Type: Permanent

Salary: Grade I. Scale 35 - £43,421 to Scale 39 - £47,420 with a professional bar at Scale 37 - £45,441**

Hours Per Week: 36 hours per week

Base Location: Ashton Old Library, Old Street, Ashton under-Lyne, OL6 7SG

Assessment Date: To be arranged

The role

In Tameside we are committed to building a safe, happy, healthy and successful future for our Cared for Children ensuring that they receive the best standard of care and opportunities to achieve optimal outcomes. In order to achieve this we are looking to add an enthusiastic and experienced Senior Practitioner to our Cared for Children service.

The Senior Practitioner role is the first step on the management ladder. You will be part of a team led by a Team Manager. You will hold a small caseload of complex cases whilst supporting the Team Manager in improving the service delivery to our cared for children by providing a mentoring and coaching role for social workers and you will deputise for the team manager in chairing meetings and providing management oversight for cases.

You will contribute to ensuring timely care and permanence planning for children, achieving this through professional and reflective supervision, supporting staff learning and development and ensuring the production of high quality work to improve the outcomes for our Cared for Children.

About you

You will be an experienced practitioner with a high level of skills and knowledge who models good practice and is passionate about achieving good outcomes for children. You will have excellent leadership skills and commitment in contributing towards our vision of meeting the holistic needs of our cared for children and are able to work collaboratively and creatively in order to achieve this.

Why work for us?
You will be surrounded by a friendly and supportive network of experienced managers, who will provide you with a comprehensive induction, training, help, and advice to enable you to reach your full potential. We have adopted a trauma informed strength and relationship based approach as our practice framework, and training will be available to all new employees.

In Tameside, we like to look after our employees and offer a fantastic range of employee rewards and benefits, including:

• Minimum of 28 days leave each year (plus 8 bank holidays)
• 36 hours working week
• Health and wellbeing support
• Salary sacrifice schemes
• Family friendly policies, including maternity, paternity and adoption leave
• Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme
• Discounts at local shops, health & fitness clubs, restaurants and much more

To find out more about our rewards and benefits package click here

For further details about this role or informal discussion please contact Lorraine Bishop, Service Unit Manager on Lorraine.Bishop@tameside.gov.uk

This post is subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults and expects all staff to share this commitment.

This post is a designated customer facing role under the fluency duty and requires a specified level of spoken English in the person specification

** This post is classified as being in a professional job category. As such the grade for the job has a professional grade development bar which employees can progress through subject to meeting the following criteria:

1. Relevant professional qualification for the job role at Level 6 or above, AND

2. Minimum of 2 years post qualification experience in the role, AND

3. Maintained membership of a regulated body where this is a requirement to practice in the role where applicable, AND

4. Professional standards practised to the highest expected level.

We are committed to developing a culture which respects individuals, appreciates difference and allows everyone regardless of background to reach their full potential. We are proud to be an accredited disability confident employer. Reasonable Adjustments will be considered in accordance with the Equality Act 2010 in relation to the Job Role Criteria.

Reference Number: DPT368

Job Description and Person Specification Profile

To provide families on the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) at St Peters Hospital Chertsey KT16 0PZ with a high quality, specialist evidence-based psychodynamic/ psychological service for infants and their families and professional networks. In-person working is required for both days. To provide highly specialist assessments and therapy for parents with infants who are being cared for by the NICU. To provide support and reflective thinking for staff working in NICU and/or colleagues and external agencies. To provide specialist advice and consultation regarding treatment to NHS colleagues and external agencies. To provide supervision to other professionals including trainees, where appropriate. To complete routine outcome measures, develop audit and research activities and to propose and implement policy changes within the area served by the team. To work autonomously within professional and Trust guidelines. All post holders working will be expected to uphold the Trusts vision and values.

Contract Type: Permanent

Salary: Grade I. Scale 35 - £43,421 to Scale 39 - £47,420 with a professional bar at Scale 37- £45,441**

Hours: 36 hours per week (including flexible working opportunities)

Base Location: Tameside One, Market Place, Ashton-Under-Lyne, OL6 6BH

Interview Date: To be arranged

The Role

Tameside Children’s Services have an exciting opportunity for Senior Practitioners in both our Duty and Assessment Team as well as Safeguarding and Support Team, ideal for experienced social workers who are looking to take the next step in their career. This role offers the chance to not only shape the lives of Tameside children, but also to shape the future of your profession by developing the next generation of social work professionals.

We are in our improvement journey which includes launch of brand-new Social Work Academy, to offer high quality training and development opportunities for our social workers while also increasing the quality of support that is offered to our families in Tameside.

If you’d like to help us achieve our ambition and join us on this journey, then we’d like to hear from you.

As a Senior Practitioner you will:

• Get a chance to pass on your skills and experience to less experienced team members
• Under the direction of the team manager, support colleagues in their professional development and progression
• Provide guidance, coaching and mentoring to our ASYE and student social workers, nurturing their professional growth and confidence
• Hold a small caseload of complex cases
• Play a key role in providing opportunities for group supervision and reflective learning opportunity through co-working and sharing of best practice examples

We have adopted a trauma informed strength and relationship based approach as our practice framework. The principles of which sit behind this approach are conversation, curiosity, consideration, courage and collaboration.

About You

This role would suit a compassionate social worker with a passion for guiding and supporting others, whilst continuing to make a difference in the lives of children.

We are looking for experienced social workers with great communication and interpersonal skills, as well as the ability to positively influence others.

About Us

In return for your dedication and hard work we can offer:

• Flexible working opportunities for greater work life balance, as this helps us have a happy and stable workforce.
• A minimum of 28 days leave per year, with the option to buy additional leave
• 36 hours working week
• Discounted parking
• Social work teams centrally located together
• Comprehensive workforce development programme
• Practice Educator Payment
• Family friendly policies, including maternity, paternity and adoption leave
• Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme
• Health and Wellbeing Support
• Salary sacrifice schemes
• Discounts at local shops, health & fitness clubs, restaurants and much more

You will receive regular supervision and work in a supportive culture where we are ambitious about delivering effective social work practice and supporting you to be the very best you can be.

We actively listen to our staff in a variety of ways through having regular team meetings, employee engagement sessions and staff surveys.

Our comprehensive workforce development programme provides many opportunities to help you grow and develop your career. The peer support you will also receive is second to none.

To find out more about our rewards and benefits package click here

Please indicate your preference for either Duty and Assessment Team or Safeguarding and Support Team within your application form.

For further details about this job opportunity or an informal discussion, please contact Daniel Murphy, Service Unit Manager on 0161 342 4366 or daniel.murphy@tameside.gov.uk

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults and expects all staff to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check.

This post is a designated customer facing role under the fluency duty and requires a specified level of spoken English in the person specification.

** This post is classified as being in a professional job category. As such the grade for the job has a professional grade development bar which employees can progress through subject to meeting the following criteria:

1. Relevant professional qualification for the job role at Level 6 or above, AND

2. Minimum of 2 years post qualification experience in the role, AND

3. Maintained membership of a regulated body where this is a requirement to practice in the role where applicable, AND

4. Professional standards practised to the highest expected level.

We are committed to developing a culture which respects individuals, appreciates difference and allows everyone regardless of background to reach their full potential. We are proud to be an accredited disability confident employer. Reasonable Adjustments will be considered in accordance with the Equality Act 2010 in relation to the Job Role Criteria.

Reference Number: DPT354

Job Description and Person Specification Profile