Total 50 Others level Administrative / Clerical job vacancies in Essex, CM1 1QH

Communicate effectively with a range of people, either in person or on the telephone, promptly and in a professional and courteous manner whilst recognising barriers to communication. Ensure that complex calls from anxious and distressed clients are dealt with effectively and appropriately. Respond to enquiries and take appropriate action on behalf of the Operational Lead, either by telephone, personal contact, or correspondence, within agreed time limits. Manage and maintain an efficient administrative system on behalf of the Operational Lead. Arrange and take minutes at internal & external meetings. Efficient in the use of Healthroster Support Operational Lead with Training and Appraisal compliance for teams Email Management and Diary Management for the Operational Lead Student placement co-ordination Have excellent Microsoft skills and formatting Draft general correspondence on behalf of Operational Lead. Accurately produce reports, correspondence, and manuals from a variety of sources including material from manuscripts within agreed timescales. Work without supervision and ensure urgent situations are addressed swiftly. Ensure workload is managed and prioritised appropriately. Establish and maintain electronic and manual filing systems. Input and manipulate data into computer databases, creating reports from electronic systems. Use of AI Applications for this role should be written by the applicant. If artificial intelligence (AI) programmes are used then the application may be rejected due to this document being an important part of the assessment process. This does not prevent applicants seeking appropriate support with applications should they need to for the purposes of any declared disability.

Wellbeing Personal Trainer

Chelmsford FWC | Fitness | Permanent | Full Time

From £28,512.64 up to £39,108.16 OTE depending on experience

40 hours per week

If you're a Wellbeing Personal Trainer who's ambitious and caring, you'll love being a part of Nuffield Health. As the UK's largest Healthcare Charity, we offer somewhere you can grow while you're making a lasting difference to people's lives. Plus, we'll give you paid holiday and you won't have to pay a fee to train clients at our facilities.

As a Wellbeing Personal Trainer at our Chelmsford FWC, you're confident, outgoing and approachable. Whether you've been training for a while or just recently qualified, it's important that you've achieved Level 3 PT Qualification recorgnised by CIMSPA as Practitioner (or above). A natural communicator, you're great at listening, understanding and explaining things.

As a Wellbeing Personal Trainer, you will:

• Have full access to Nuffield Health's incredible range of services.

• Connect with and motivate members to reach their fitness goals and maintain a healthier lifestyle.

• Be confident about delivering a range of sessions and consultations.

• Carry out high-quality inductions, , Personal best programmes, health MOTs, group and personal training sessions, and general gym duties.

• Enjoy clear career progression with unrivalled opportunities to move onwards and upwards.

• Explore opportunities to progress into a Wellbeing Lead and management roles.

• Have the opportunity for further training from the in house Personal Best program, upskilling to Les Mills instructor and group cycle, plus additional CPD opportunities.

Salary is based on 40 hours a week, made up of 32 Hours gym floor with 8 hours of PT sessions. As your client base grows, you will drop your gym floor hours to maximise your PT earning potential of up to £39,108.16 OTE.

Whilst on probation all contracts will be a minimum of 24 gym floor hours, this is to ensure you earn a guaranteed minimum salary. Your earning will increase as you establish your PT clients and improve your earning potential.

PT sessions have a sliding scale, the more you deliver the more your take home earning potential is.

Helping you feel good.

We want you to love coming to work, feeling healthy, happy and valued. That's why we've developed a benefits package with you in mind. From free gym membership to physiotherapy, private healthcare, financial wellbeing advice and more. At Nuffield Health, we take care of what's important to you.

Join Nuffield Health and create the future you want, today.

If you like what you see, why not start your application now? We consider applications as we receive them and reserve the right to close adverts early (for example, where we have received an unprecedented high volume of applications). So, it's a good idea to apply right away to ensure you're considered for this role.

It starts with you.

Personal Adviser - Leaving and After Care

Permanent, Full Time

£30,931 to £35,362 Per Annum

Location: Harlow

Closing Date: Sunday 24th November 2024 at 11.59pm

Here in Essex, we continue to raise the bar about practice and our investment in our workforce is second to none. It's an exciting time to join us. Not only have we been named Outstanding by Ofsted, we are delighted and at the same time humbled to have been crowned Social Work Employer of the Year for the second time in the last three years!

The Team

Leaving and Aftercare Teams focus on achieving the best outcomes for young people aged 16 - 25 who are in care or have left care. The teams are made up of social workers and personal advisors, mental health co-ordinators and targeted youth advisors, and they all have opportunity to undertake focused work with young people. They look to maximise the potential of young people who remain in care by working with providers, other agencies, and partners. For those who have left care, our teams continue to offer advice, information and help to enable young people to live independently - and to access education, training, and employment.

Job Purpose

To support young people who are leaving care. To consider all the important components that make up their individual lives in order to maximize their life opportunities and reach their full potential.

Key Accountabilities

• To give practical, personal, and emotional support to young people in order to meet assessed need; to maintain and promote their health, physical, emotional development, and wellbeing. This may include domestic tasks and transporting where necessary.
• To specifically support and advise young people leaving care in key areas including health, benefits, education, training, employment, accommodation/housing and personal well-being.
• To facilitate, directly and indirectly, the assessment of need, engaging with the ongoing monitoring and reassessment of need, engaging with the ongoing monitoring and reassessment of need over time.
• To identify and support young people to overcome barriers to learning.
• To enable and empower young people to make decisions in their lives and to self-advocate
• To advocate on behalf of young people who do not have the skills to do this.
• To facilitate the construction of a Pathway Plan, from the assessment which establishes a viable response to established need over time.
• To develop Personal Action Plans with young people.
• To encourage young people not only to fully engage with developing their individual plans, but to participate in the development of the service as a whole.
• To be prepared to work in a variety of ways, as well as direct work with individuals, for example in groups and running "drop ins" etc.
• To work alongside colleagues both within social services and from other agencies, and to engage with significant people in the young person's life (members of the family, community etc).
• To support young people through times of major transitions from childhood to adulthood.
• To liaise with others involved to ensure that assessed needs are met within the agreed plans for the child or young person in a timely way.
• To build up effective interagency networks and have an understanding of voluntary and statutory agencies as well as an awareness of opportunities within the local community.
• To maintain records and write reports as required in accordance with directorate policy and procedures.
• To carry out a range of practical tasks to assist young people with both planned and unplanned activities.
• To attend meetings as required by the line manager, e.g., reviews, planning meetings etc.
• To maintain an awareness of relevant information and resources that may assist children, young people, and their carers.
• To keep abreast of practice developments through reading and attending training courses.
• To be aware of Essex Child Protection Guidelines.
• To carry out any other appropriate duties that may be required commensurate with the grade of the post.

The Experience You Will Bring

Essential:

• Experience of working in a supportive relationship, with young people
• Experience in working creatively with in various ways young people including young parents
• Previous work experience in either a paid or voluntary capacity working with children, young people, and families
• Experience in collaborating with other professionals and agencies for the benefit of the client

Desirable:

• Experience of housing, employment, and training issues for young people
• Knowledge of adolescents and adolescent issues
• A commitment to working relationships which promote and support the clients' developing independence
• A commitment to one's own personal and professional development.

The role requires you to be mobile throughout a wider operational area including travelling around the county of Essex and beyond, transporting service users and their belongings and to be able to do so in an emergency.

Vacancy details
Salary: Up to £33,593 (Depending on experience)Reference: SR1643
Location: Cross Campus
Hours: 37 hours per week, 52 weeks per year
Contract: Fixed Term Contract
Job DetailsThe Personal Assistant to the Principal is a pivotal role within the Executive Leadership and Senior Management Team support function. The incumbent will join an existing team to provide comprehensive secretarial support to the Principal, ensuring the efficient management of day-to-day college tasks, activities, and strategic priorities.
Duties & Responsibilities
Manage realistic and manageable diaries for the Principal.
Schedule, moderate, and minute college committee meetings, ensuring all aspects are organised, agendas developed, and prompt minutes and actions taken.
Receive, sort, and prioritise mail and emails, responding to routine correspondence with a high level of communication skills.
Produce documentation such as briefing papers, reports, and presentations.
Support impending work deadlines for both internal and external commitments.
Manage internal logging and reporting processes or systems as allocated within the PA team.
Screen calls, enquiries, and requests in compliance with college process and policy.
Meet and greet visitors, ensuring hospitality arrangements are in place.
Coordinate CPD arrangements including travel and accommodation.
Provide cover across the team, supporting other ELT or SMT members as required.
Perform ad hoc duties as required.
Personal Assistant experience with diary management at a senior level, preferably at C-suite level.
Strong problem-solving ability and customer service skills.
Flexible proactive approach with the ability to work on own initiative.
Excellent attention to detail and time management skills.
Experience dealing with sensitive information with discretion and confidentiality.
Excellent IT skills including Microsoft Office package.
The right candidate will have:
Minimum of two years’ experience as a Personal Assistant working at senior/C-suite level.
Proficiency in IT systems.
Data protection and confidentiality awareness.
Previous experience within a college or educational institute.
Job Requirements:
Good level of general education to GCSE standard in Mathematics and English or equivalent.
Advanced IT Skills in MS Office.
Administrative or secretarial qualification.
Why choose us?
Our strategy is to create a Career Focused, Digital Learning environment, ensuring that the learner experience and our relationship within our community, local and regional employers, are at the heart of everything we do. We are proud to be selected as finalists for the AoC Beacon awards for effective use of digital Technology in FE. Providing a high achieving, focused learning environment allowing our students to achieve the grades they need for higher educations, or the skills and aptitude required to secure a suitable role in their chosen career. Our college is set in the leafy suburbs of Essex, with easy access to surrounding areas and amenities, we are based in a well-connected location both by road and rail.
What we offer:
A dedicated and friendly team of professionals who are keen to develop and learn
Excellent pension provision
Annual Staff Awards
CPD days - opportunities to grow and development through mentorship and coaching
Free onsite parking
Staff appreciation days
Eye care vouchers
Onsite Starbucks & Restaurant
Well-being days & activities
Electric Vehicle Scheme*
Discounted gym membership
Hybrid Working available
Fully immersive teaching rooms allow simultaneous online teaching at multiple locations
Free Employee Assistance Programme available 24/7, 365 days offering legal & financial advice, as well as general support & guidance
* subject to terms & conditions

Your new company
My client is based in Laindon, Essex, in a purpose-built design, engineering and headquarters building with 70 employees at this site.
Most of the business is the design, manufacture and assembly of filling and packaging lines for aerosols, with a high proportion of them being used in the pharmaceutical and cosmetic industries.
Your new role
They are looking to appoint a Personal Assistant to the Managing Director to work in their administration department at their headquarters in Laindon, Essex.

This role directly reports to the MD and requires knowledge, experience, and soft skills to provide high-level support.
This role requires flexibility, excellent organisational skills, and the ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously as duties may vary.
On-site: Monday - Friday
Typical Duties- Ensure the smooth operation of daily activities- Telephone communication, using TEAMS telephone system- Administrative support, calendar management, organising and maintaining appointments, meetings, and travel plans- Meeting coordination, scheduling, preparing agendas and minutes- Typing correspondence and documents- Booking, planning and coordinating travel logistics, including flights, accommodations, transportation, and itineraries- Management expenses, handling all related expenses, including reconciling receipts and preparing expense submissions.- Handling sensitive information with discretion and confidentiality- Managing personal tasks such as making appointments, running errands, and handling personal correspondence.- Planning and organising corporate and personal events, meetings, and conferences as needed- Liaising with stakeholders- Office administration- Any other ad hoc duties that may arise

What you'll need to succeed
Personal Attributes- Requires a high level of confidentiality, discretion and trustworthiness
- Confident in managing responsibilities
- Takes initiative with confidence
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, enabling effective interaction with stakeholders.
- Willing to listen and respond well to feedback
- Adaptable, actively embraces change
- To be able to work individually and as part of a team
- Keen attention to detail, ensuring accuracy in document preparation and scheduling tasks.

Knowledge and Experience
- Several years of experience in an administrative or executive assistant role
- Applicant must be numerate and have good written and verbal communication skills
- Understanding of office operations, including administrative procedures, filing systems, and office software (Microsoft Office 365, especially Word)
- Confidence in producing correspondence and documents
- Relevant training or qualifications
- Good touch-typing speed required
- Time management, ability to prioritise tasks effectively, ensuring deadlines are met and time is used efficiently


What you'll get in return
The successful applicant will be eligible for a pension scheme and generous other benefits. The salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.
What you need to do now


If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.

Hays EA is a trading division of Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited and 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

Your new company
Hays are proud to be partnering with a vibrant, welcoming artistic hub at the heart of the cultural life of Colchester. We are looking to recruit a Finance Assistant to join a friendly, warm team within a charitable organisation.
Your new role

• Part-Time Finance Assistant - reporting to the Finance Manager
• (2.5 days a week - 18.5 hours)

• Inputting data, processing invoices, cash handling, bank reconciliations
• Complete purchase and sales ledger transactions
• Assist with cash handling, float reconciliation, petty cash disbursements and BACS payments

What you'll need to succeed

• Previous experience in a finance setting and an understanding of purchase ledger, sales ledger and payroll functions
• Confident ability to use online systems and spreadsheets within a paperless filing system
• Pride in the work they do and an insightful nature
• Cash handling experience

What you'll get in return

• 20 days holiday - Plus Bank Holidays (28 in total)
• Supportive team and newly refurbished office
• Flexible working with minimum 1 day of remote working
• Study support
• Discounted company vendor incentives

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 Jess on 01206766621.
If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.

Hays EA is a trading division of Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited and 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

Administrative Assistant Springfield Hospital Part Time 20 Hours per week The role A fantastic opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and highly motivated Theatre Administrative Assistant to support the clinical teams on the ward. Where you'll be based Springfield Hospital - Chelmsford Our hospital is conveniently located on the outskirts of Chelmsford with plenty of free parking onsite. We also offer outreach clinics in Southend and Brentwood enabling you access to our expert consultants and diagnostics close to home. We are proud to work with over 200 of the most experienced and qualified consultants locally, most of whom also have substantive posts within the NHS. Our consultants are supported by a team of highly skilled and friendly nursing staff who have your care and comfort as their highest priority and our Resident Medical Officer who is on site 24 hours a day. What you'll bring with you: Experience within a customer service environment PC literate, particularly word and excel Excellent communication skills and the ability to communicate at all levels (face to face/telephone/writing) Ability to work both on your own and as part of a team Able to organize own workload and to accommodate changing deadlines & self motivated Reliable and punctual Good organisational skills and presentation skills Benefits: 25 Days Leave + Bank Holidays Buy & Sell Flexi Leave Options Private Pension where Ramsay will match up to 5% after a qualifying period Flexible shift patterns available where possible Enhanced Competitive Parental Leave Policies Private Medical Cover with option to add partner & dependants Life Assurance (Death in Service) x3 base salary Free Training and Development via the Ramsay Academy Free Parking on site Concerts for Carers Employee Assistance Programme Cycle2Work scheme available, in partnership with Halfords The Blue Light Card Scheme About us We're Ramsay Health Care UK. With 35 hospitals, 7,600 staff and 200,000 patients treated every year, we're one of the leading independent healthcare providers in England. We deliver a wide and comprehensive range of specialised clinical services from routine to complex surgery, day case procedures, cancer care, diagnostic services and physiotherapy. In addition, we also have our three standalone decontamination units which are essential to supporting our clinical outcomes. 94% of our facilities are rated 'Good' by the CQC, and we are extremely proud of the high quality of our staff as well as excellent relationships with doctors and our strong, longstanding partnership with the NHS. We're part of a global hospital group with over 50 years' experience that operates in 11 countries across the world. As people caring for people, our ethos helps make a huge difference in the lives of millions. We know that our people are our most important asset to our organisation, and are the key to our success and continuing growth. We are committed to equality of opportunity for all. This position is subject to a DBS check. We reserve the right to close our adverts prior to the announced closing date to ensure a quality recruitment process.

Your new company
Hays are delighted to be working with a blooming organisation to recruit a new Accounts Payable Administrator. You will be joining an award-winning, warm and inspiring community that strives to make a difference. If these qualities resonate with you, this could be your next role!

Your new role
You will be responsible for working alongside the Finance Department, ensuring a smooth operation on the Purchase Ledger side.
Key Responsibilities:

• Reconciling and processing customer invoices
• Cash reconciliations, cash refunds and final credit note checks
• Manage Invoice queries and credit notes
• Assist and liaise with other finance professionals

What you'll need to succeed

• Previous experience in a similar role
• Microsoft Excel and IT literate
• AAT advantageous but not essential

What you'll get in return

• Advantageous salary up to £27,000
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holiday for a total of (33)
• Pension and employee discount incentives
• Hybrid flexible working, initially 1 day from home
• Wellbeing and GP services

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 email
If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact Jess for a confidential discussion on your career on 01206766621.

Hays EA is a trading division of Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited and 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

Data Entry Administrator Clerk - Hoddesdon, Hertfordshire (Office-based)



Hours & Shifts: Monday to Friday

AM: 6am-2pm (0600-1400)

PM: 2 pm-10 pm (1400-2200)



Data Entry Clerk roles available working Monday to Friday for an award-winning global document storage company ( this role is based on site) in Hoddesdon EN11 with good transport links, free parking onsite, and ongoing work available with set hours!!



Pay Rate:



AM: £12.19 per hour

PM: £13.52 per hour



As Data Entry Clerk you will be working in an office environment within their warehouse based in Hoddesdon with responsibility for the following:



Capturing key information from digital copies of confidential documents
Keying the information into a database.
A performance-driven operation with tight deadlines






We are keen to hear from applicants with the following: - Data Entry Administrator Clerk - Hoddesdon, Hertfordshire (Office-based)





Data Entry Clerk OR Administration background ideally
Full training will be provided
Good keyboarding skills
Excellent attention to detail with the ability to focus on quality
Ability to work in a targeted environment




The role requires candidates to undergo a basic DBS and Credit check and provide 5 years of verifiable employment / or and education history as part of the process due to the nature of the client. This is free of charge as Meridian Business Support covers the cost.







Benefits: -Data Entry Administrator Clerk - Hoddesdon, Hertfordshire





Free Onsite Parking
Good public transport links
Modern, Welcoming, and Positive Working Environment
Long Term Opportunities
Full training provided – “buddy system” with an experienced Data Entry Clerk and full induction training in place
Online payslips
Weekly pay
A friendly and helpful Meridian team to support you with any queries at any time




Apply now!

We've got a great opportunity for a full- time long term temp role within the Chelmsford Courts, to join a fast-paced office, working as part of the admin team.

Overview:
- Full time 37 hrs per week
- Monday - Friday
- Long term Temporary ongoing role
- Pay - £11.59 to £11.88 per Hour
- Location - Chelmsford
- Start date ASAP

The successful candidate will provide customer service and administrative support. The individual will follow set procedures and will exercise some independent judgement in carrying out instructions, under general supervision.

Examples of work performed will include but not be restricted to:
- Call Handling - managing the telephone help desk for the courts
- Collating and analysing complex information or data, regular usage of Excel.
- Processing of applications, fee accounting and cashier duties, processing orders, IT data input
- Overseeing administrative procedures and processes
- Liaison between Courtroom, judiciary, public
- Processing correspondence, processing orders, IT data input
- Acting as an administrative liaison with internal and / or external sources
- Preparing routine correspondence

Typical qualifications and experience:
- 5 GCSE's at grade C or above or equivalent (including English Language or equivalent)
- NVQ Business Administration Level 2 (or suitable clerical experience)
- Good communication skills, both oral and written
- All offers are subject to 3 years of referencing checks and a DBS.

If you are interested in this position, please apply below

Brook Street are proud to support the Armed Forces Covenant and as such, we guarantee to interview all candidates who are veterans or spouses/partners of military personnel, and who meet all the essential criteria for the vacancy.

As a Disability Confident Leader, and holder of the Gold Award status from the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme, Brook Street, as a supplier to the Public Sector Resourcing Framework (PSR), will offer you a guaranteed interview with a PSR Sourcer.

Should you identify as a candidate with a disability and/or as a veteran or spouse/partner of military personnel and meet all the essential criteria for the role, we encourage you to reach out to us via the Brook Street website. Here you will find a link to register your interest and state the role that you are interested in. We are committed to engaging with you. 

In cases where we have a high volume of ex-military candidates/military spouses/partners, who meet all of the essential criteria, Brook Street will interview the best candidates from within that group.

Data Entry Clerk

Canvey Island

Immediate Start

Temporary to permanent position

£12.00 to £12.50 per hour

Days Monday to Friday - 40 hours per week

Working for a manufacturing company - busy fast paced environment

Previous Data Entry Clerk experience an advantage

Receiving order for parts to be manufactured - will be keying in sizes, quantities and measurements to be manufactured in the factory - dealing with a lot of paperwork, creating work tickets

Duties for an Data Entry Clerk

• Entering orders into an inhouse computer system
• Good and accurate keyboard skills required
• Working in a busy office environment
• Attention to detail is essential
• Data Entry - using microsoft office - Excel and Word
• Filing, scanning, printing
• Working as part of a team

Experience required for an Data Entry Clerk

• Data Entry experience
• Microsoft Word, Outlook and Excel
• Previous office administrator experience an advantage
• Working under pressure
• Admin and secretarial skills required
• Attention to detail
• Good customer service skills

Please click apply for the Data Entry Clerk based in Canvey Island

Admin and Secretarial skills required

Join our client, one of the leading grocery retailers in the United Kingdom TODAY! We have a fantastic opportunity for you to work with our client as a full time Admin in Waltham Point, EN9 3BZ!

**If you are travelling by public transport, PLEASE make sure that you can get to the warehouse**

Your pay rate as admin:

• Day shift rate: £13.75 per hour
• Night shift rate: £15.54 per hour
• 50 minute break will be paid

Overtime reconciled over a 4-weekly period; threshold 169 hours in a month's period. Whatever is on top of those hours gets paid at £18.48 per hour .

Typical hours as a full time Admin :

• There are 2 shifts available 1800 until 0600 and 0600 until 1800
• The rota pattern is 4 on 4 off

Your role as an Admin:

• General admin duties
• Sitting in meetings daily taking notes, to ensure notes are clear and comprehensive
• Reviewing notes at the end of the meeting and ensuring that they are in a suitable format for the shift managers to access effectively
• Maintaining a professional role as a note taker and being aware of the need to maintain this professional relationship with colleagues at all times.
• Prior to employment, successful candidates must pass a drug & alcohol test
• Have an understanding of Microsoft excel & word

What benefits are available as an Admin

• Free on-site parking
• Immediate starts are available
• Opportunities for overtime
• No experience needed - full training provided
• Weekly pay on Friday
• Subsidised canteen
• Paid Breaks

Challenge-trg Recruitment has partnered up with the Company Shop, which will enable our staff and colleagues the opportunity to access their membership scheme free of
charge. You can gain access to discounted food at up to 70% off the recommended retail price.

We're a Flexible Pay Employer that offers Wagestream. The money management app lets you choose when to get paid, put money aside each month, get discounts on your
shopping, check your benefits entitlement, and much more.

Location: Waltham Point, EN9 3BZ.

We provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) in all our employment practices to all employees, temporary workers, and applicants for employment without regard to age, gender reassignment, married or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity leave, disability, race including color, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation.

Apply now to become a full time Admin!

Challenge-trg Recruitment Ltd is acting as an employment business in relation to this vacancy

Personal Adviser - Leaving and After Care

Permanent, Full Time

£30,931 to £35,362 Per Annum

Location: Basildon

Closing Date: Wednesday 25th September 2024 at 11.59pm

This position has been classed as a community-based worker role but has an expectation that the successful candidate will attend the office, in Basildon 2-3 days per week, with the remaining time allowing for remote working if desired.

Here in Essex, we continue to raise the bar about practice and our investment in our workforce is second to none. It's an exciting time to join us. Not only have we been named Outstanding by Ofsted, we are delighted and at the same time humbled to have been crowned Social Work Employer of the Year for the second time in the last three years!

The Team

Leaving and Aftercare Teams concentrate on good outcomes for young people aged 16 - 25 who are in care or have left care. The teams are made up of social workers and personal advisors, mental health co-ordinators and targeted youth advisors, and they all have opportunity to undertake focused work with young people. They look to maximise the potential of young people who remain in care by working with providers, other agencies, and partners. For those who have left care, our teams continue to offer advice, information and help to enable young people to live independently - and to access education, training, and employment.

Job Purpose

The main focus of work will be, alongside Social Workers, to support young people who are "Looked After" (in care) and due to leave care, and those who have recently left. To consider all the important component parts that make up their individual lives in order to maximize their life opportunities and reach their full potential.

Key Accountabilities

• To give practical, personal, and emotional support to young people in order to meet assessed need; to maintain and promote their health, physical, emotional development, and wellbeing. This may include domestic tasks and transporting where necessary.
• To specifically support and advise young people leaving care in key areas including health, benefits, education, training, employment, accommodation/housing and personal well-being.
• To facilitate, directly and indirectly, the assessment of need, engaging with the ongoing monitoring and reassessment of need, engaging with the ongoing monitoring and reassessment of need over time.
• To identify and support young people to overcome barriers to learning.
• To enable and empower young people to make decisions in their lives and to self-advocate
• To advocate on behalf of young people who do not have the skills to do this.
• To facilitate the construction of a Pathway Plan, from the assessment which establishes a viable response to established need over time.
• To develop Personal Action Plans with young people.
• To encourage young people not only to fully engage with developing their individual plans, but to participate in the development of the service as a whole.
• To be prepared to work in a variety of ways, as well as direct work with individuals, for example in groups and running "drop ins" etc.
• To work alongside colleagues both within social services and from other agencies, and to engage with significant people in the young person's life (members of the family, community etc).
• To support young people through times of major transitions from childhood to adulthood.
• To liaise with others involved to ensure that assessed needs are met within the agreed plans for the child or young person in a timely way.
• To build up effective interagency networks and have an understanding of voluntary and statutory agencies as well as an awareness of opportunities within the local community.
• To maintain records and write reports as required in accordance with directorate policy and procedures.
• To carry out a range of practical tasks to assist young people with both planned and unplanned activities.
• To attend meetings as required by the line manager, e.g., reviews, planning meetings etc.
• To maintain an awareness of relevant information and resources that may assist children, young people, and their carers.
• To keep abreast of practice developments through reading and attending training courses.
• To be aware of Essex Child Protection Guidelines.
• To carry out any other appropriate duties that may be required commensurate with the grade of the post.

The Experience You Will Bring

Essential:

• Experience of working in a supportive relationship, with young people
• Experience in working creatively with in various ways young people including young parents
• Previous work experience in either a paid or voluntary capacity working with children, young people, and families
• Experience in collaborating with other professionals and agencies for the benefit of the client

Desirable:

• Experience of housing, employment, and training issues for young people
• Knowledge of adolescents and adolescent issues
• A commitment to working relationships which promote and support the clients' developing independence
• A commitment to one's own personal and professional development.

The role requires you to be mobile throughout a wider operational area including travelling around the county of Essex and beyond, transporting service users and their belongings and to be able to do so in an emergency. Driving licence and car or the ability to meet the mobility requirements of the role through other means is essential.

If you would like to find out more information about this role, please do not hesitate to get in contact with us.

If you would like to find out more information about this role, please do not hesitate to get in contact with us.