Total 23 Senior Executive level Customer Service job vacancies in CM1 1HT

About The Role
This role is for Days and nights, candidates must be fully flexible.

As a Senior Care Assistant at HC One, Kindness will be at the core of everything you do. It touches upon every aspect of our Dementia, Nursing, Residential and Specialist care homes. Every single person who works here understands that our residents are people just like them with their own stories to tell. And, by joining us, you’ll have a wonderful opportunity to give something back to those people.

For you, that will mean planning and implementing the kind of care that will give our residents a real sense of security, dignity and independence. You will get to know our residents and their families – helping to ensure we deliver truly personalised care plans. Leading a team of Care Assistants, you will be responsible for maintaining the highest standards of care and you’ll be a real influence on the rest of the team. Whether you are showing someone how to use a walking frame, helping someone at the end of their life to eat a meal or talking to a resident’s family on the phone, you’ll do so with a sense of kindness, above anything else. Assisting the Registered Nurse and Care Manager, you will be involved in providing essential physical and mental stimulation through a range of social and recreational activities, as well as administering medication.

One of your key responsibilities as Senior Care Assistant is to maintain accurate records of the job you do and build strong relationships with the rest of your team.

Ideally, you’ll have completed a Level 2 Diploma S/NVQ in Adult Care and are prepared to work towards Level 3 qualification in Adult Care or equivalent, a background in person centered care planning and knowledge of caring for people with dementia. What’s essential, though, is your brilliant positive energy and natural ability to get along with people. You’ll know what good record keeping looks like and be able to manage your time effectively. And, whenever you communicate with a resident or co-worker, you’ll be truly considerate and kind.

About HC-One
At HC-One, kindness is more than a word. It is a belief that caring for people means caring about what matters most to them so we can support them to lead their best possible life.
To be able to provide the kindest possible care there are 5 qualities that everyone who is part of the HC-One team shows up with, supports and coaches in each other every single day. We call these 5 qualities Kindness the HC-One Way: We are curious and ask questions, look for clues and seek to understand. We are compassionate and try to walk in the shoes of others. We're creative yet practical, using our imagination to make things happen. We are courageous in how we support residents to live the life they want, and we can always be counted on.
We champion inclusivity, fostering a workplace where everyone feels valued and can be themselves. Our diverse and inclusive workforce allows us to learn from each other and better represent the communities we serve.
Safeguarding is everyone’s responsibility and therefore it is important that you are able to recognise the signs which may indicate possible abuse, harm or neglect in its different forms and know what to do if there are any concerns. All colleagues are required to attend safeguarding training appropriate to their role and to undertake additional training in associated areas. You also have the ability to seek appropriate advice and report concerns, including escalation if action is not taken.

We’ll provide full training, so it’s a great opportunity to learn something new. In return, you will enjoy access to a huge variety of benefits and services to support your physical and psychological well-being and throughout your career as a Senior Care Assistant we will invest in you, and you will enjoy additional support and benefits including:

- Paid Enhanced DBS/PVG
- Hourly rate is subject to experience and qualifications
- Free uniform
- During a shift of eight hours or more a nutritious meal will be available
- Company pension scheme
- 28 days annual leave inclusive of bank holidays
- Group life assurance cover
- Wagestream - financial wellbeing and flexible access to pay as you need it
- Award-winning learning and development and support to achieve qualifications.
- GP online - a service providing around the clock GP consultation via an interactive app - available to you and your children under 16
- An opportunity to learn from experienced colleagues as part of an outstanding and committed team.
- Colleague discounts – Access to over 1600 high street discounts including carefully selected discount partners.
- Wellbeing - free of charge access to an independent and confidential Employee Assistance Programme. This gives Colleagues and their family access to 24/7 365 support for a whole range of issues including physical, mental and financial issues
- Excellent recognition schemes such as ‘Kindness in Care’ and Long Service Awards
- An attractive refer a friend scheme of up to £1000 per referral, depending on the role

We are passionate about ensuring that our current and future Colleagues can be their true selves, and that our workforce represents the communities we serve. We prioritise inclusive working practices and invite applicants from all backgrounds into our HC-One family and we are committed to providing the quickest possible turnaround from the point of making you a job offer to you starting with us on day one.

You will feel valued as a Senior Health Care Practitionerwithin CRG Medical Services, receiving access to exclusive rewards and benefits including: £42,000 salary (FTE)+ secure your financial future with our group pension scheme Fuel card to be included. Enjoy a well-deserved break with 25 days of annual leave plus bank holidays. Company Policy Sick pay Enhanced Maternity Package Life Assurance My Reward Hub: Gain access to exclusive perks, including funding for Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT) to support your health and well-being. Free Independent Mortgage Advice: Navigate your way to homeownership with our expert mortgage guidance. Fertility Benefits: Access resources to support your fertility journey, emphasizing your holistic well-being. Access to your wages as you earn them to help cover lifes emergencies and avoid overdraft fees or high interest rates Online and face to face help with your mental and physical wellbeing from healthy recipes and activity challenges through to post trauma support, legal, debt and life management help, as well career coaching and counselling Access to eLearning, bespoke career pathways and opportunities for continuing professional development through our Outstanding learning and development team, The Learning Enterprise An open, just culture where youre encouraged to have and implement ideas which can help us deliver our purpose: changing lives through transforming health and care backed up by at least £100,000 of ring fenced innovation funding each year

Sonderwell Staffing Solutions are currently recruiting for a Senior Support Worker to introduce and review new family support packages as well as providing support to adults and children with a variety of learning disabilities and mental health difficulties. This may include: Learning Disabilities Physical Disabilities Mental Health Difficulties Emotional and Behaviour Difficulties Family Support Packages Reviewing and Providing Feedback on Services Acquired Brain Injury Sensory Impairment Drug and/or alcohol problems Are you looking for a new challenge? As Senior Support Worker no day is the same. Your responsibilities may include reviewing new services to provide feedback and guidance to your colleagues, promoting independence and encouraging support and companionship. You will also be helping to support people to lead the lives the way they choose, by supporting the independence they deserve, its about who you are and what other experience and abilities you can offer to support the individual's needs. Do you have skills that can really make an impact in promoting independence to a persons life? The work you will be doing can really make an impact on individuals life. Do you have the passion and desire to help make change to someone's life? If so lets hear from you. We are a vibrant and friendly team who provide competitive rates of pay and flexible shift patterns to suit your availability. Are you looking for a new role with lots of variety? So if you would like to work for a fun and friendly agency who provides plenty of training and support, why not hit the apply button now. Benefits: Competitive rates of pay. Holiday (accrued depending on hours worked). Plenty of Training in-house and online courses. EPA Benefits and Bonus scheme. #solutions Staffing Solutions We are a dedicated UK Team providing specialised temporary and permanent staff. Our team throughout the UK works tirelessly to supply specialist staff every day of the year and, as a team, we take great pride in our work and knowing our efforts are truly making a different in someone’s life is what drives us. We provide personal support with a deep connection to this sector and offer support from passionate individuals. This unique perspective allows us to provide bespoke services. We take great pride and honour in being the agency of choice that supports and guides you and firmly believe in building long-lasting relationships with our support workers. Our dedicated account managers will work closely with you to ensure you receive ongoing support, guidance, and responsive solutions that align with your evolving needs. We understand that every individual has a unique and complex life, and we strive to ensure that it is you that helps meet those needs. We are excited to embark on this journey with you.

Senior Practitioner Family Support and Protection

Permanent, Full Time

£45,217 to £54,395 per annum

Location: Chelmsford

Working Style: Fixed-base worker

Closing Date:

Please note this role is working through the operational area in the community or from the office base County Hall, Chelmsford approximately 2-3 days per week.

The Role

Essex County Council understand how important flexibility and wellbeing is for our colleagues working across children's Social Care and that we need to think differently. We have therefore developed a nine-day working fortnight for full time frontline Social Workers within Children's services. If you would like more information on this, please follow this link .

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!

Family Support & Protection (FS&P)

Family Support and Protection work with families that have long-term complex issues. We're talking about where there's a need for more than three months' intervention, and where children are subject to child protection or child-in-need plans, or where children can no longer live at home and care proceedings need to be initiated.

The Opportunity

Children and Families is recognised as a service in which social work can develop and prosper, with a culture of collaboration, integrity and compassion; promoting development and wellbeing of children, young people and their families; protecting them from neglect and abuse. Working together with partners delivering a range of early help, family support and effective social work interventions which build resilience, remove barriers and enable children and young people to look forward to a brighter future.

The Senior Practitioner manages a complex caseload and provides expert supervision and coaching for colleagues, to achieve positive change for children, young people and families. The role deputises for the Team Manager, leading the team and management of duty services.

The role requires an experienced social work practitioner, able to manage higher levels of risk, mentor and advise staff, manage performance and deliver improvements. Building strong working relationships with key partners and stakeholders is essential.

Accountabilities

• Responsible for providing a source of expert advice and professional supervision for social workers and contributing to the development of practice standards.
• Accountable for assessment of complex social care needs and development of support for vulnerable people, children and families.
• Accountable for working within the statutory legal framework, policy and guidance and determining when the threshold for statutory intervention has been reached.
• Responsible for managing a complex caseload, maintaining accurate and timely data, reports and presentations as required.
• Participates in a range of case conferences, court attendance, meetings and statutory reviews, pro-actively taking the lead when a social care perspective is required.
• Accountable for conducting assessments and plan responses to safeguard and promote a child's welfare including appropriate intervention as determined by need.
• Builds strong effective working relationships across the Council, with partners and members of voluntary agencies to help people get the best start in life and age well.
• Delivers a high level of expertise in particular areas of practice and leads on those areas, contributing to the development.
• Specific individual and shared targets and objectives are defined annually within the performance management framework

The Experience You Will Bring

• A recognised social work qualification i.e. Diploma, degree or Masters in social work, CQSW, CSS or equivalent, with current Social Work England (SWE) registration.
• Evidence of continuing professional development, aligned to any relevant Professional Competency/Capability frameworks or Knowledge and Skills Statements.
• Significant experience of social work, demonstrating a comprehensive and up to date understanding of all relevant legislation, regulation and guidance.
• Experience of mentoring both Social Work students and newly qualified and experienced Social Work staff, being a subject matter expert in professional social work practice.
• Experience of chairing meetings involving clients, family members and/or carers and other multi-agency professionals.
• Developing strong relationships with partners, other agencies and the local community to achieve joint objectives and offer a supportive framework for children, young people and families.
• In depth understanding of delivery of value for money interventions balanced against need.
• Proven track record of clear decision making in order to highlight and limit the potential risks associated with intervention.

To read more about us please visit: https://www.workingforessex.com/role/children-families

Please take a look at our 'No Magic' Children & Families video here

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.

Why Essex?

Essex County Council has a location to be proud of. Our 1,300 square miles stretch from Constable Country to the Thames Estuary, from the dynamic M11 corridor to the traditional seaside resorts of Clacton and Walton. England's oldest town, Colchester, and two of its newest - Basildon and Harlow - are right here. Along with the City of Chelmsford, the county town, they form our major population centres. It means real choice and makes Essex the ideal place for your career. Read more about us here.

What you should do next

If you are interested in finding out more about this role, we would love to hear from you. Please apply via the Working for Essex website.

As part of employment with Essex County Council (ECC) should your role require a DBS check you will be required to register with the DBS update service. The DBS update service ensures all registered DBS certificates are kept up to date and allows authorised parties to view the status of your certificate. This is an annual subscription, and you will be responsible for ensuring this is maintained. For further information on the DBS update service please go to https://www.gov.uk/dbs-update-service

Essex County Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults, and expects all employees and volunteers to share this commitment.

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As a Senior Care Assistant at our Okeley Care Home in Chelmsford, Essex, you will be part of a compassionate and welcoming team providing physical, emotional, and social support. Your dedication, reliability and support will make a difference every day.

Excelcare is a family-owned Care Home group established for over 34 years. We provide the highest standards of care to older people with a range of needs including dementia, physical disabilities, and mental health issues. By joining us you will become one of the ‘family’ and in return for your dedication and hard work you can expect:

• Salary: £12.60 - £13.00 per hour depending on experience and qualifications
• 36 or 48 hours a week - 3 or 4 X 12 hour NIGHT shifts
• Shifts from 8pm – 8am, Monday - Sunday. You must be able to work alternate weekends

About the role:

• As a Senior Care Assistant, you will be working alongside and mentoring a team of Care Assistants to ensure that outstanding care is delivered at all times.
• You would be reporting to the Home Manager and work directly with the ancillary teams and other Senior Care Assistants within the home.
• You will be engaging in meaningful activities with the people living in our care home as well as always promoting independence, choice, dignity, and respect
• Your involvement with creating person-centred care plans and risk assessments will be key to the successful delivery of outstanding care and regular updates and reviews will be required

What we are looking for from you:

• Two years’ experience as a Care Assistant or Senior Care Assistant with an NVQ 2/3 qualification in Health and Social Care OR three years’ experience without an NVQ
• Experience in a nursing or care home OR as a home care worker
• Understanding of regulatory frameworks – Care Quality Commission (CQC)
• Knowledge and practice of working with people suffering with dementia is desirable
• Previous experience prompting/administering medication using an electronic e-MAR system would be desirable – full training and support will be provided.
• You will be an enthusiastic, inspiring, and caring individual - passionate about what we do

What we offer in return for your hard work:

• 28 Days holiday including bank holidays
• Free on-site parking*
• Enhanced bank holiday pay
• Annual salary review
• Refer a Friend Scheme rewarding £500 for every person you refer*
• DBS certificate paid by Excelcare*
• Comprehensive induction programme
• Funded qualifications via the apprenticeship programme (where required)
• Paid uniform
• Employee of the month - £100 for outstanding contribution
• Team appreciation week

*Terms and Conditions apply

If you are interested in the position, please apply online today – we look forward to hearing from you.

Cambridge Accommodation Services is based in central Cambridge and supports tenants with learning disabilities in a respite, residential and supported living setting. The role of Senior Support Worker is to lead a staff team of Support Workers to support and empower adults with a learning disability to enhance the quality of their life, maximise their potential and to continue to promote and develop independence skills within their home, the community, or within a supported unit or whilst accessing respite. You will line manage a team of Support Workers providing support, training andsupervision. For more information on the role please contactTeo - Teofilia.Florea@cambridgeshire.gov.uk. Appointment to this post will be subject to the outcome of an Enhanced Disclosure obtained through the Disclosure and Barring Service. The Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Our benefits We value our colleagues in Cambridgeshire County Council and have developed a number of benefits in addition to the basics like annual leave, sick pay, pension and mileage A comprehensive wellbeing package to cover all aspects of wellbeing, both in and out of work, which can also be accessed by your family Buy up to 4 weeks additional annual leave (pro-rata) through our salary sacrifice scheme Take your bank holidays flexibly to better suit your personal circumstances Make Additional Voluntary Contributions (Shared AVCs) to your pension with tax and National Insurance savings Access to development opportunities, apprenticeships and qualified coaches to support your personal and professional growth Paid volunteering hours each year so you can make a positive impact on our community during your normal working day Access to Peer Support Groups through our IDEAL staff equality, diversity and inclusion network Opportunities to nominate and receive Employee Recognition Awards An Our Cambs Rewards account, giving you access to in-store and online discounts as well as our Car Lease and Cycle to Work schemes What will you be doing? You will report to the Registered Manager to ensure the service meets the CQCrequirements.You will ensure that information within the Service is accurate and up to date andreviewed to meet requirements. This may include care plans, medication management and recording, health action plans,hospital passports, risk assessments, safeguarding, and accident and incident reports. You will also undertake audits andquality assurance checks. Our Senior Support Workers take responsibility for more complex health needs and liaise with health professionals, attend meetings and appointments with professionals when required. It is expected that you will be able to work within Mental Capacity legislation andDeprivation of Liberty Safeguards and have the ability to apply legislation within your area of responsibility. Managing staff resources to ensure the service has adequate staff cover to agreed levelswill also be required. This post is for 30 hours per week, requires you to work various shifts(between 07:00 22:00) and to work every other weekend and sleep-insas well as selected Bank Holidays as part of arota for which additional enhancements are paid. The starting pay for the posts is £13.69 per hour (£20.53 Saturday hours- £23.96 Sundayhours). You will be completing a comprehensive training program and benefit from excellentcareer development opportunities as well as being part of a supportive team committedto delivering an excellent service for adults with disabilities. About you You will need to have a proficient level of written and spoken English for the purposes of case recording and will hold a Level 3 qualification in Health and Social Care or related subject. As a Senior Support Worker, you will need to have excellent verbal and writtencommunication skills as well as having proficient IT skills. You will be able to demonstrate commitment to equality, diversity and inclusionprinciples and anti-discriminatory practice and also show an understanding of the principles of a supported living/ respite Provision. About us Cambridgeshire is a great place to work and live with a diverse population, an urban centre in Cambridge, historic Isle of Ely, Huntingdon and St Ives as well as more rural landscapes. Our four values are central to our culture, driving everything we do. We are proud to serve the diverse communities of Cambridgeshire and want our workforce to be reflective of this diversity, which we firmly believe benefits our colleagues, the organisation and our communities.If you dont meet every single requirement in the job role but think this could be you, please dont be put off. We are committed to building a workplace that is compassionate and inclusive as well as diverse, so if you think you could be a good candidate for this role please consider applying and speak to the recruiting manager if you have any questions. Our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Strategy, along with our employee network 'IDEAL' and self-organised peer support groups help us to foster an inclusive, supportive and safe working environment where people feel valued, respected, and empowered. We collect relevant diversity data for monitoring as part of the recruitment process to understand the diversity of our applicants and monitor any trends throughout the recruitment processes so that we can take meaningful action. We are proud to be a Disability Confident Employer. We fully support providing reasonable adjustments throughout our recruitment process, as well as when you join us, and we encourage candidates to contact the Hiring Manager, whose details can be found in the advert, to discuss any adjustment needs. Some examples of adjustments could include additional time to complete an assessment or printing a document on pastel coloured paper with larger font size and line spacing. We would value talking about what might be possible to enable you to join us and thrive, so if there is something that would help you to do your best during your journey with us, please get in touch. Visit our jobs and careers section to find out more about our wide range of learning and development opportunities; apprenticeships; our wellbeing package; staff benefits; our commitment to equality, diversity and Inclusion. https://www.cambridgeshire.gov.uk/council/jobs-and-careers Skills:As a Senior Support Worker, you will need to have excellent verbal and writtencommunication skills as well as having proficient IT skills. You will be able to demonstrate commitment to equality, diversity and inclusionprinciples and anti-discriminatory practice and also show an understanding of the principles of a supported living/ respite Provision.Qualifications: Level 3 qualification in Health and Social Care or relatedKeywords:support worker

Cambridge Accommodation Services is based in central Cambridge and supports tenants

with learning disabilities in a respite, residential and supported living setting.

The role of Senior Support Worker is to lead a staff team of Support Workers to support

and empower adults with a learning disability to enhance the quality of their life,

maximise their potential and to continue to promote and develop independence skills within

their home, the community, or within a supported unit or whilst accessing respite.

You will line manage a team of Support Workers providing support, training and supervision.

For more information on the role please contact Teo - Teofilia.Florea@cambridgeshire.gov.uk.

Appointment to this post will be subject to the outcome of an Enhanced Disclosure obtained through the Disclosure and Barring Service. The Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Our benefits

We value our colleagues in Cambridgeshire County Council and have developed a number of benefits in addition to the basics like annual leave, sick pay, pension and mileage…

• A comprehensive wellbeing package to cover all aspects of wellbeing, both in and out of work, which can also be accessed by your family
• Buy up to 4 weeks additional annual leave (pro-rata) through our salary sacrifice scheme
• Take your bank holidays flexibly to better suit your personal circumstances
• Make Additional Voluntary Contributions (Shared AVCs) to your pension with tax and National Insurance savings
• Access to development opportunities, apprenticeships and qualified coaches to support your personal and professional growth
• Paid volunteering hours each year so you can make a positive impact on our community during your normal working day
• Access to Peer Support Groups through our IDEAL staff equality, diversity and inclusion network
• Opportunities to nominate and receive Employee Recognition Awards
• An Our Cambs Rewards account, giving you access to in-store and online discounts as well as our Car Lease and Cycle to Work schemes

What will you be doing?

You will report to the Registered Manager to ensure the service meets the CQC requirements. You will ensure that information within the Service is accurate and up to date and reviewed to meet requirements. This may include care plans, medication management and recording, health action plans, hospital passports, risk assessments, safeguarding, and accident and incident reports. You will also undertake audits and quality assurance checks.

Our Senior Support Workers take responsibility for more complex health needs and liaise with health professionals, attend meetings and appointments with professionals when required. It is expected that you will be able to work within Mental Capacity legislation and Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards and have the ability to apply legislation within your area of responsibility.

Managing staff resources to ensure the service has adequate staff cover to agreed levels will also be required.

This post is for 30 hours per week, requires you to work various shifts (between 07:00 – 22:00) and to work every other weekend and sleep-ins as well as selected Bank Holidays as part of a rota for which additional enhancements are paid.

The starting pay for the posts is £13.69 per hour (£20.53 Saturday hours- £23.96 Sunday hours).

You will be completing a comprehensive training program and benefit from excellent career development opportunities as well as being part of a supportive team committed to delivering an excellent service for adults with disabilities.

About you

You will need to have a proficient level of written and spoken English for the purposes of

case recording and will hold a Level 3 qualification in Health and Social Care or related

subject.

As a Senior Support Worker, you will need to have excellent verbal and written communication skills as well as having proficient IT skills.

You will be able to demonstrate commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion principles and anti-discriminatory practice and also show an understanding of the principles of a supported living/ respite Provision.

About us

Cambridgeshire is a great place to work and live with a diverse population, an urban centre in Cambridge, historic Isle of Ely, Huntingdon and St Ives as well as more rural landscapes.

Our four values are central to our culture, driving everything we do.

We are proud to serve the diverse communities of Cambridgeshire and want our workforce to be reflective of this diversity, which we firmly believe benefits our colleagues, the organisation and our communities. If you don’t meet every single requirement in the job role but think this could be you, please don’t be put off. We are committed to building a workplace that is compassionate and inclusive as well as diverse, so if you think you could be a good candidate for this role please consider applying and speak to the recruiting manager if you have any questions.

Our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Strategy, along with our employee network 'IDEAL' and self-organised peer support groups help us to foster an inclusive, supportive and safe working environment where people feel valued, respected, and empowered. We collect relevant diversity data for monitoring as part of the recruitment process to understand the diversity of our applicants and monitor any trends throughout the recruitment processes so that we can take meaningful action.

We are proud to be a Disability Confident Employer. We fully support providing reasonable adjustments throughout our recruitment process, as well as when you join us, and we encourage candidates to contact the Hiring Manager, whose details can be found in the advert, to discuss any adjustment needs. Some examples of adjustments could include additional time to complete an assessment or printing a document on pastel coloured paper with larger font size and line spacing. We would value talking about what might be possible to enable you to join us and thrive, so if there is something that would help you to do your best during your journey with us, please get in touch.

Visit our jobs and careers section to find out more about our wide range of learning and development opportunities; apprenticeships; our wellbeing package; staff benefits; our commitment to equality, diversity and Inclusion.

https://www.cambridgeshire.gov.uk/council/jobs-and-careers

Skills:

As a Senior Support Worker, you will need to have excellent verbal and written communication skills as well as having proficient IT skills.

You will be able to demonstrate commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion principles and anti-discriminatory practice and also show an understanding of the principles of a supported living/ respite Provision.

Qualifications:


Level 3 qualification in Health and Social Care or related

Keywords:

support worker

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

This is a fixed term contract or secondment opportunity until 31/03/2025.

The Team

This is an exciting opportunity to join a team with a focus on driving service improvement within Essex County Council's Adult Social Care services. The team lead on service wide initiatives, providing support to the Adult Social Leadership team, ensuring that teams are ready for quality assurance duties.

You will be a champion for best practice and an advocate for change. You will work collaboratively using a strength-based approach with teams across Adult Social Care to deliver quality improvement and assurance activity in readiness for the CQC inspection.

The Opportunity

Senior social workers are passionate in demonstrating expert and effective practice ability in complex situations. Managing a caseload and supporting colleagues with complex cases, with an ability to mitigate high levels of risk. Working collaboratively with statutory and non-statutory/voluntary agencies ensuring a joined up approach.

Significant experience of social work or occupational therapy, modelling good practice and providing expert advice and guidance is essential in this role.

In summary you will:

• Work within the statutory legal framework, policy and guidance and determining when the threshold for statutory intervention has been reached in line with legislative and organisational standards within the Care Act 2015 (e.g MCA/DoLS/CHC assessments etc).
• Provide a source of specialist advice and professional expertise that will contribute to the development of practice standards.
• Contribute or lead on projects, maintaining accurate and timely data reports and presentations as required.
• Participate in a range of focus groups, meetings, conferences and pro-actively taking a lead when a social care perspective is required.
• Evaluate performance and evidence outcome measurements or indicators and use these to inform future direction and ensure compliance with policies and all external and internal regulation linking with ASC services.
• Develop an evidence base of insight gained from lived experience and coproduction activities across Adult Social Care and produce regular reports with the insight gained as and when required.
• Build strong effective working relationships across the Council, with partners and members of voluntary agencies.
• Contribute to the delivery of high-level expertise in particular areas of practice and lead on those areas, contributing to the development of a lean and agile system that is responsive to the needs of the people in receipt of services.

About you

• Educated to degree level (i.e. Diploma or degree in social work, CQSW, CSS) or equivalent.
• Evidence continuing professional development and demonstrable capability of practice in accordance with current professional standards eg professional capability framework, knowledge and skills statement. Current registration with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) or Social Work England (SWE)
• Have significant experience of social work / occupational therapy, demonstrating a comprehensive, up to date understanding of all relevant legislation, regulations, guidance and how to generate the conditions of success and culture in line with the Essex approach to social care.
• Experience of leading change in a complex environment, and ensuring the organisation delivers best practice within financial constraints.
• Effective communicator with ability to build good relationships with a range of colleagues and stakeholders; assertive in communications with the ability to persuade, influence and negotiate effectively
• Uses initiative and judgement and decision-making skills in providing quality assurance to the work undertaken for customers.
• Have proven ability to work flexibly, be proactive and able to adapt to changing circumstances.
• Evidence of working within a fast-paced team
• Experience of chairing meetings or focus groups involving clients, family members and/or carers and other multi-agency professionals.
• Developing strong relationships with partners, other agencies and the local community to achieve joint objectives and offer a supportive framework for children and vulnerable adults.
• Understanding of the financial implications to Social Care

This role involves travelling around Essex. A driving licence and car - or the ability to meet the mobility requirements of the role through other means - is essential.

What We Offer in Return

We'll support you to be your best…

• Training and development to empower you from our award-winning Essex Social Care Academy.
• With us you can make your career work for you with flexible working options
• With us you can get the support you need with employee wellbeing and counselling
• Lease Car scheme
• Up to £8000 for relocation*
• With us you can have peace of mind with life assurance of three times annual salary
• Payment of professional fees for approved professions
• Local Government Pension Scheme. View Key Facts and FAQ's about the LGPS.
• Volunteering leave
• 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays, rising with service
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) - access to free and confidential information, support, and guidance from a team of highly qualified professionals.
• Employee Networks - communities to support you, connect you and help influence change at ECC

*T&Cs Apply.

Whatever you want to achieve in your social care career, you can do it here.

For more information visit our Adult Social Care Brochure or contact Abbie.Mollison@essex.gov.uk.

Essex County Council is proud to offer an excellent benefits package to all its employees. More information can be found on https://www.workingforessex.com/working-here/pay-reward/

Essex County Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all employees and volunteers to share this commitment .

Essex County Council is proud to be a Disability Confident Leader. We're committed to interview all disabled applicants who choose to apply under our Job Interview Scheme if they meet the minimum requirements of the job. Please speak to our Recruiters if you require any reasonable adjustments during the process.

We're also committed to interview all veterans and care leavers, who meet the minimum requirements of the role for which they are applying.

We seek the best talent from the widest pool of people as diversity is key to our success.

If you would like to be kept up to date on other relevant opportunities, blogs, news, events and industry related news at Essex County Council, please join the Essex Talent Community.

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Are you looking to work in a bubbly, friendly environment where no two days are the same? Looking to kick-start your career and gain valuable experience in customer service? Do you have strong communication skills ready to provide exceptional service?

If the answer is yes to all of the above, then Hooray may have the role for you!

Hooray are proud to be supporting an established energy advice service in Gloucester, in the recruitment for Customer Service Advisors to join their team on a full-time, temporary basis.

In return, our client is offering:

• £12.00ph
• Guaranteed full-time hours
• Full training given (no previous experience needed)
• Relaxed dress code

As a Customer Service Advisor, you will:

• Make outbound and inbound calls to customers
• Selling energy plans to customers
• Ad-hoc administration
• Inputting data
• Have a bubbly, approachable personality

Qualifications:

• No previous experience or qualifications needed.

In return, we are offering a salary of £12.00ph. Please note, this is a full-time temporary position (37.5 hours a week).

If you are interested and have the relevant skills and experiences, please apply with an up to date copy of your CV and we promise to get back to you. As champions of diversity and inclusion in the workplace, Hooray commit to reviewing every application we receive with complete fairness and equality.

• Hooray is acting as an agency on behalf of the client for this position.
• Our purpose as a business is to pioneer ethical recruitment for a better working world.
• Hooray is proud to be a corporate member of the REC, the recruitment industry's leading professional body.
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We have a fantastic opportunity within The Richmond Fellowship Scotland for a Senior Support Worker to join our Inverness Services (Kinmylies)
This position would involve overseeing 2x HMO's housing 7x males between both. It is an essential requirement that you have experience of working in a complex needs service, and would be beneficial if you were a driver.
Our Senior Support Workers are classed as Front Line Management staff and as such your duties would fall under three specific areas as follows:Staff Management:- Coaching and mentoring front line staff while providing appropriate support including regular supervision.- Identifying the training needs of your team and ensuring that this training is provided.- Producing the staff rota for your team, taking into account budgetary requirements and ensuring that all staff meet their contracted hours whilst managing holiday cover and absence.- Developing the ability of your team to produce accurate and effective support plans.- Covering on-call shift work as and when needed.Supported Individuals:- Plan and facilitate meetings with individuals and important people in their lives in order to collate the appropriate information required to write an effective support plan.- Effectively match supported individuals to staff members, keeping in mind the identified outcomes and goals to be achieved for said supported individual.Organisational:- Liaising with external agencies such as an individual’s family or Social Work Services.- Ensure that the standards set by the SSSC and Care Inspectorate as well as The Richmond Fellowship Scotland’s own standards are always met.- Positively represent the values of The Richmond Fellowship Scotland when engaging with all external agencies.There are a range of benefits to working with TRFS which include:- Paid travel between services (depending on service requirements).- TRFS rewards scheme (which includes cash-back and discounts at a variety of high street and online retailers)- Continuous in-house training opportunities and chances to further your career in social care.- Refer a Friend scheme- £150 reward for successfully referring a friend, family member or colleague.- Free Membership of Glasgow Credit Union.- HSF Health Care plan.- Counselling & Life Works service.On top of these excellent practical benefits the biggest benefit of all is the immense job satisfaction you will gain by making a positive difference in someone`s life.For this fantastic opportunity you will need at least 2 years previous experience of supporting individuals within care and already have or be willing to work towards your SVQ Level 3.The successful applicant must also register with SSSC as a Supervisor in Care at Home and Housing Support Services on taking up the post.
PVG checks will be required of all successful applicants; having a conviction will not necessarily debar you from working in this sector.Closing Date: 15.8.24 (We reserve the right to close this vacancy at any point)

The post is hosted by Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust (EPUT), with clinical supervision and management provided from Community Mental Health service leads, and some management within Primary Care. The Mental Health Practitioner Primary Care Practitioner (MHPCP) will be aligned to a Primary Care Networks in Mid Essex. The MHPCP as a band 7 works alongside primary care colleagues to provide specialist mental health expertise and support for patients in Primary Care Networks.

The role will help improve the assessment, treatment, care and support available for people with mental health and will be expected to focus on building a wider understanding of mental health in primary care, the networks and relationships that will be needed, through their work with patients from across the GP practices within their Primary Care Network. In addition to working directly with patients identified by GPs and other primary care staff; will include support with the management of long term conditions where anxiety and depression can often be misunderstood as an exacerbation of symptoms; and support to colleagues through shared learning and consultancy regarding effective management of challenging cases.

The role requires you to work with service users and carers, close to their home, to deliver highly accessible and responsive interventions via flexible referral routes. The key principles of the team are to offer interventions within primary care to promote a truly integrated, holistic approach to care.

As a post holder the MHPCP will have a clear focus on prevention, early detection and intervention and will be passionate about promoting self-management, through empowerment and partnership working with service users, embracing the person centred approach to recovery. The interventions offered will be outcome focused and time limited, with the overall aim of recovery and self-management being obtained through meaningful engagement.

Using sound clinical judgment in the delivery of evidence based treatments; the practitioner will promote better management of chronic mental health conditions as well as the management of common mental health disorders.

EPUT are looking for motivated staff who shares our Trust values of Care, Learn and Empower. In return, EPUT can offer you a range of benefits and development including;
• Season Ticket Loans
• NHS discounts for staff
• Excellent Training facilities and opportunities
• Buying and Selling annual leave scheme
• The opportunity to work bank shifts and expand knowledge and experience in other areas
• Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars and Cycle to Work
• Day One Flexible Employer

The Trust supports and actively encourages flexible working for all employees. We offer many options and you are encouraged to ask the recruiting manager what is possible for this role. If appointed, you will have the opportunity to apply for a flexible working request from the first day of your employment

Join our Staff bank

What is Staff Bank?

Our EPUT NHS staff bank is an entity managed by the trust that hires clinical and non-clinical healthcare professionals to take on shifts at our trust hospitals and community settings. Here at EPUT we maintain our own bank of specialist staff to ensure that we are able offer safe and effective care at all times.

All our permanent staff are automatically enrolled onto the staff bank however this does not mean you have to work any additional shifts, but the option is there for you if you wish.

If you are joining our Trust in a fixed term role, please indicate on your New Starter Paperwork that you wish to join our staff bank.

Create a single path within the sphere of their responsibility and work closely with other Community Mental Health teams to provide a seamless service in order to aid the Patient’s recovery and Well-being plans in the community.

Work in conjunction with the GP, Primary Care team and Consultant Psychiatrists to ensure that patients are supported in the most appropriate clinical practice environment from a Multi-disciplinary perspective.

Ensure safe Clinical Practice takes place, maintaining Care Quality Commission standards at all times and in line with the NHS Constitution.

Triage patients and facilitate them receiving the most appropriate support for their needs ensuring people are not passed around the system and that they are sign posted to the most appropriate service.

Manage and deliver effective and safe services which support the key elements of Clinical/Practice governance.

The post holder will focus on leading the teams to introduce ways of continuously improving the quality of their services and safeguarding and high standards of care by creating an environment in which excellence will flourish.


This advert closes on Wednesday 24 Jul 2024

Senior Practitioner - Family Support and Protection, Mid Essex

Permanent, Full Time

From £45,217 to £54,395 per annum

Location: Chelmsford

Working Style: Anywhere worker

Closing Date: 22nd July 2024

Essex County Council understand how important flexibility and wellbeing is for our colleagues working across children's Social Care and that we need to think differently. We have therefore developed a nine-day working fortnight for full time frontline Social Workers within Children's services. If you would like more information on this, please follow this link .

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!

Family Support & Protection (FS&P)

Family Support and Protection work with families that have long-term complex issues. We're talking about where there's a need for more than three months' intervention, and where children are subject to child protection or child-in-need plans, or where children can no longer live at home and care proceedings need to be initiated.

The Opportunity

Children and Families is recognised as a service in which social work can develop and prosper, with a culture of collaboration, integrity and compassion; promoting development and wellbeing of children, young people and their families; protecting them from neglect and abuse. Working together with partners delivering a range of early help, family support and effective social work interventions which build resilience, remove barriers and enable children and young people to look forward to a brighter future.

The Senior Practitioner manages a complex caseload and provides expert supervision and coaching for colleagues, to achieve positive change for children, young people and families. The role deputises for the Team Manager, leading the team and management of duty services.

The role requires an experienced social work practitioner, able to manage higher levels of risk, mentor and advise staff, manage performance and deliver improvements. Building strong working relationships with key partners and stakeholders is essential.

Accountabilities

• Responsible for providing a source of expert advice and professional supervision for social workers and contributing to the development of practice standards.
• Accountable for assessment of complex social care needs and development of support for vulnerable people, children and families.
• Accountable for working within the statutory legal framework, policy and guidance and determining when the threshold for statutory intervention has been reached.
• Responsible for managing a complex caseload, maintaining accurate and timely data, reports and presentations as required.
• Participates in a range of case conferences, court attendance, meetings and statutory reviews, pro-actively taking the lead when a social care perspective is required.
• Accountable for conducting assessments and plan responses to safeguard and promote a child's welfare including appropriate intervention as determined by need.
• Builds strong effective working relationships across the Council, with partners and members of voluntary agencies to help people get the best start in life and age well.
• Delivers a high level of expertise in particular areas of practice and leads on those areas, contributing to the development.
• Specific individual and shared targets and objectives are defined annually within the performance management framework

The Experience You Will Bring

• A recognised social work qualification i.e. Diploma, degree or Masters in social work, CQSW, CSS or equivalent, with current registration with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) as a registered social worker.
• Evidence of continuing professional development, aligned to any relevant Professional Competency/Capability frameworks or Knowledge and Skills Statements.
• Significant experience of social work, demonstrating a comprehensive and up to date understanding of all relevant legislation, regulation and guidance.
• Experience of mentoring both Social Work students and newly qualified and experienced Social Work staff, being a subject matter expert in professional social work practice.
• Experience of chairing meetings involving clients, family members and/or carers and other multi-agency professionals.
• Developing strong relationships with partners, other agencies and the local community to achieve joint objectives and offer a supportive framework for children, young people and families.
• In depth understanding of delivery of value for money interventions balanced against need.
• Proven track record of clear decision making in order to highlight and limit the potential risks associated with intervention.

To read more about us please visit: https://www.workingforessex.com/role/children-families

Please take a look at our 'No Magic' Children & Families video here

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.

Why Essex?

Essex County Council has a location to be proud of. Our 1,300 square miles stretch from Constable Country to the Thames Estuary, from the dynamic M11 corridor to the traditional seaside resorts of Clacton and Walton. England's oldest town, Colchester, and two of its newest - Basildon and Harlow - are right here. Along with the City of Chelmsford, the county town, they form our major population centres. It means real choice and makes Essex the ideal place for your career. Read more about us here.

As part of employment with Essex County Council (ECC) should your role require a DBS check you will be required to register with the DBS update service. The DBS update service ensures all registered DBS certificates are kept up to date and allows authorised parties to view the status of your certificate. This is an annual subscription, and you will be responsible for ensuring this is maintained. For further information on the DBS update service please go to https://www.gov.uk/dbs-update-service

Essex County Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults, and expects all employees and volunteers to share this commitment.

If you would like to be kept up to date on other relevant opportunities, blogs, news, events and industry related news at Essex County Council, please join The Essex Talent Community here .

If you have queries on this role or require anything further, please email resourcing.team@essex.gov.uk

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This is an exciting role for a Primary Care Mental Health Practitioner to lead and shape the way forward in the delivery of Community Mental Health Services. The post will be hosted by Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust (EPUT) with day to day management within Primary Care.

As a Primary Care Mental Health Practitioner you will be highly skilled and motivated and be part of the Enhanced Primary Care team, at the forefront of establishing this innovative development in Primary Care Mental Health Services. As a highly competent and proficient practitioner, you will be able to work autonomously and be confident in your ability to provide evidence based Psychological and non-Psychological treatments for common mental health disorders. Use of assessment skills and triaging referrals liaising with your local primary care network. ToProactive in your approach to collaborative working, you will be based in the Braintree Locality. The practitioner will have a clear focus on prevention, early detection and intervention and will be passionate about promoting self-management, through empowerment and partnership working with service users, embracing the person centred approach to recovery. The interventions offered will be outcome focused and time limited, with the overall aim of recovery and self-management being obtained through meaningful engagement.











· Create a single path within the sphere of their responsibility and work closely with other Community Mental Health teams and Inpatient Services to provide a seamless service in order to aid the Patient’s recovery and Well-being plans in the community.

· Work in conjunction with the GP, Primary Care team and Consultant Psychiatrists to ensure that patients are supported in the most appropriate clinical practice environment from a Multi-disciplinary perspective.

· Ensure safe Clinical Practice takes place, maintaining Care Quality Commission standards at all times and in line with the NHS Constitution.

· Triage patients and facilitate them receiving the most appropriate support for their needs ensuring people are not passed around the system.

· Manage and deliver effective and safe services which support the key elements of Clinical/Practice governance.

· As the Primary Care model develops, the post holder will focus on leading the teams to introduce ways of continuously improving the quality of their services and safeguarding and high standards of care by creating an environment in which excellence will flourish.

· Provide and undertake detailed Physical Health investigations such as ECGs and offer basic interpretation of the results.

EPUT are looking for motivated staff who shares our Trust values of Care, Learn and Empower. In return, EPUT can offer you a range of benefits and development including;
• Season Ticket Loans
• NHS discounts for staff
• Excellent Training facilities and opportunities
• Buying and Selling annual leave scheme
• The opportunity to work bank shifts and expand knowledge and experience in other areas
• Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars and Cycle to Work
• Day One Flexible Employer

The Trust supports and actively encourages flexible working for all employees. We offer many options and you are encouraged to ask the recruiting manager what is possible for this role. If appointed, you will have the opportunity to apply for a flexible working request from the first day of your employment

Join our Staff bank

What is Staff Bank?

Our EPUT NHS staff bank is an entity managed by the trust that hires clinical and non-clinical healthcare professionals to take on shifts at our trust hospitals and community settings. Here at EPUT we maintain our own bank of specialist staff to ensure that we are able offer safe and effective care at all times.

All our permanent staff are automatically enrolled onto the staff bank however this does not mean you have to work any additional shifts, but the option is there for you if you wish.

If you are joining our Trust in a fixed term role, please indicate on your New Starter Paperwork that you wish to join our staff bank.

· As the Primary Care Mental Health offer increases, the post holder will have responsibility for the day-to-day supervision and management of lower banded staff within their professional group and team locality when appropriate. As required by your Manager – this may include the management of these staff in line with agreed Trust HR processes.

· Establish strong working relationships with other specialistservices.

· Provide the enhanced Primary Care team with educational support and training to enhance their knowledge of Mental Health andWellbeing.

· Provide professional clinical leadership at multi-disciplinary meetings i.e.referral/review

/business, professional or safeguarding meetings.

· Adhere to Trust Policies and Procedures in the delivery of care and also contribute to the ongoing review and implementation of new policies, practices and procedures by keeping professionallyupdated.

· Ensure that professional accountability is maintained by liaising with the Trust Physical Health Lead ensuring that Clinical and Professional supervision is undertaken and opportunities to discuss and disseminate best practice areutilised.

· Contribute to the development and implementation of Trust and Government directives within thelocality.

· Ensure the delivery of high quality care and treatment within the clinical setting to service users and theircarers.

· Work in close co-operation with other mental health professionals, statutory and voluntary organisations and communitynetworks.

· Identify, assess and manage clinical and non-clinical risks/hazards in your area through the completion of the relevant Risk Assessments and the implementation of risk treatment plans for inclusion in the local and Trust’s RiskRegisters.

· In delivering your duties you are expected to display behaviours that are aligned with the Trust values and as required in accordance with the NHS Constitution at alltimes.

· Report and document incidents as required and act upon findings asappropriate.

· Assess and review care and support and supervise lower banded staff in this process as required.

· Be responsible for the administration of medications (nurse applicants), assessment of side effects, review concordance and clinical effectiveness of medication regime in line with Trust policy including:

- Providing education around the medication prescribed, side effects, actions and aids tocompliance.

- Providing education and support to develop service user’s understanding of Physical Healthcare and training packages forstaff

- Providing practical support, guidance and education for service users, carers and other professionals asrequired.

· Provide specialist assessment and intervention commensurate with skills and training with colleagues whererequired.

· Lead and participate in formulation, delivery and review of individualised evidence based care/care packages according to NICE guidance including non-medicationstrategies.

· Lead in the continuing development of a high quality service and contribute to local emergency plan, team risk assessment etc. that is underpinned by evidence based practice, care pathways/packages and NICE and DHGuidance.

· Create and maintain working relationships with statutory and non-statutory agencies involved in the provision of Physical Healthcare and Mental HealthCare.

· Participate with the Team Manager in the recruitment of employees in accordance with Trust Recruitment Policy and NHS Safer Recruitment Guidelines. Ensure that appropriate corporate and departmental Induction is undertaken immediately following appointment and that staff records that are retained are accurate andup-to-date.

· Develop a Primary Care Mental Health Operational Clinical Policy with EPUT and primary care colleagues andstakeholders.

· Work closely with and assist the Team Manager with development and implementation of operational/clinical policies contributing to the formulation and review of appropriate policies as required.

· Deliver training where appropriate for otherprofessionals.

· Complete and return timely and accurate statistics to the InformationDepartment.

· Ensure compliance in meeting agreedOutcomes/KPI’s.

· Identify aspects of the service which need to be improved and implement appropriate changes in conjunction with the MDT, EPUT management and primary careteams.

· In conjunction with the Team Manager, work within the available budget of the service and attend regular Performance Management meetings asrequired.

· Complete highly complex nursing needsassessments.

· Ensure that the service, through the implementation of performance management, meets all key performance indicators and targets identified by the Trust and adhere to local and governmentinitiatives.

· Be able to use computer systems including Word and E-mail for effective communication ofinformation.

· Provide patients and relatives with information and education thus ensuring they have meaningful choices that promote dignity, independence and quality oflife.



The above is not an exhaustive list of expected clinical or managerial duties to be undertaken. Full training and competencies will be given to ensure that the post holder has the appropriate skills to undertake theabove.




This advert closes on Thursday 25 Jul 2024

Senior Practitioner - Family Support & Protection , North Essex

Permanent, Full Time

£43,477 to £52,302 per annum

Location: Clacton on Sea

Working Style: Community-based worker

Closing Date: 11th April 2024

Essex County Council understand how important flexibility and wellbeing is for our colleagues working across children's Social Care and that we need to think differently. We have therefore developed a nine-day working fortnight for full time frontline Social Workers within Children's services.

Join Our Team: Making a Difference in Families' Lives

At Family Support & Protection (FS&P), we are on a mission to create lasting positive change in the lives of families facing complex and long-term challenges. We understand that some situations require more than just a quick fix, and that's where our dedicated team comes in. If you are a seasoned social work practitioner looking for a role that truly makes an impact, keep reading.

The Role:

As a Senior Practitioner at FS&P, you'll be at the heart of our efforts to help children, young people, and families thrive. You'll manage a caseload filled with complex cases, providing expert guidance and supervision to your colleagues. In the absence of the Team Manager, you'll step up to lead the team and oversee duty services, ensuring our mission is carried out effectively.

Your role goes beyond everyday social work. You'll handle higher levels of risk, mentor and advise your fellow team members, monitor performance, and drive continuous improvements. Building strong partnerships with key stakeholders is not just encouraged; it's essential.

What You'll Do: Your Responsibilities

· You'll be the go-to source of expert advice and professional supervision for social workers, contributing to the development of practice standards.

· You'll assess complex social care needs and develop support plans for vulnerable individuals, children, and families.

· Operating within the statutory legal framework, you'll determine when the threshold for statutory intervention has been reached.

· Managing a demanding caseload will be your daily routine, all while maintaining accurate and timely records, reports, and presentations.

· Your presence will be felt in various case conferences, court sessions, meetings, and statutory reviews, as you take the lead when a social care perspective is needed.

· You'll conduct assessments and devise responses to safeguard and promote a child's welfare, intervening as needed based on the assessment.

· Building strong, effective working relationships within the Council, with partners, and voluntary agencies will be second nature to you, as it's crucial for helping people start life on the right foot and age gracefully.

· You'll bring your expertise to the table, leading in particular areas of practice and contributing to their development.

What We're Looking For: Your Experience

· You hold a recognised social work qualification, whether it's a diploma, degree, or Masters in social work. Plus, you're currently registered with Social Work England as a registered social worker.

· Evidence of continuous professional development is a must, aligned with relevant Professional Competency/Capability frameworks or Knowledge and Skills Statements.

· You've got significant experience in social work, showcasing a comprehensive and up-to-date understanding of all relevant legislation, regulations, and guidance.

· Mentoring is in your DNA, as you've guided both Social Work students and newly qualified/experienced Social Work staff, being the subject matter expert in professional social work practice.

· Chairing meetings involving clients, family members, carers, and other multi-agency professionals? That's your forte.

· You've cultivated strong relationships with partners, agencies, and the local community, all with the aim of achieving shared objectives and creating a supportive framework for children, young people, and families.

· Your in-depth understanding of delivering value-for-money interventions, balanced against need, is a testament to your expertise.

· Your track record of clear decision-making speaks volumes about your ability to identify and mitigate potential risks associated with intervention.

Join Us at FS&P

If you're ready to be part of a dedicated team that's committed to making a real difference in the lives of families facing complex challenges, we want to hear from you. Together, we'll create lasting positive change and help build stronger, healthier communities. Come join us at FS&P, where your expertise and compassion will shine.

To read more about us please visit: Children & Families

Please take a look at our 'No Magic' Children & Families video

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.

Why Essex? Essex County Council has a location to be proud of. Our 1,300 square miles stretch from Constable Country to the Thames Estuary, from the dynamic M11 corridor to the traditional seaside resorts of Clacton and Walton. England's oldest town, Colchester, and two of its newest - Basildon and Harlow - are right here. Along with the City of Chelmsford, the county town, they form our major population centres. It means real choice and makes Essex the ideal place for your career. Read more about us.

Essex County Council is proud to be a Disability Confident Leader. We're committed to interview all disabled applicants who choose to apply under our Job Interview Scheme if they meet the minimum requirements of the job. Please speak to our Recruiters if you require any reasonable adjustments during the process.

We're also committed to interview all veterans and care leavers, who meet the minimum requirements of the role for which they are applying.

What you should do next

If you are interested in finding out more about this role, we would love to hear from you. Please apply via the Working for Essex website.

As part of employment with Essex County Council (ECC) should your role require a DBS check you will be required to register with the DBS update service. The DBS update service ensures all registered DBS certificates are kept up to date and allows authorised parties to view the status of your certificate. This is an annual subscription, and you will be responsible for ensuring this is maintained. For further information on the DBS update service please go to https://www.gov.uk/dbs-update-service

Essex County Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all employees and volunteers to share this commitment.

If you would like to be kept up to date on other relevant opportunities, blogs, news, events and industry related news at Essex County Council, please join The Essex Talent Community

If you have queries on this role or require anything further, please email resourcing.team@essex.gov.uk

Follow us on Facebook ,Twitter, Instagram and LinkedIn . Further details can be found on our careers page .

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Senior Youth Justice Service Practitioner

Permanent, Full Time

£45,217 to £54,395 per annum

Location: Chelmsford

Working Style: Community-based worker

Closing Date: 10th July 2024

Essex Youth Justice Service currently have vacancies in Basildon and Chelmsford

Recognised as "Outstanding" by HMIP, we are committed to the development and wellbeing of our youth. Our service is a testament to what can be achieved with integrity, collaboration, and compassion.

Your Role

As a Senior Practitioner, you are at the forefront of change, managing complex cases and guiding young people towards a brighter future. Your extensive experience in social work and criminal justice serves as a cornerstone for our service.

Your Contributions:

Expert Guidance: Offer specialist advice and professional consultation, shaping the practices of our dedicated team.

Comprehensive Assessments:Utilise Asset+ and other YOS tools to understand and support the unique journeys of young individuals.

Caseload Leadership: Oversee a diverse range of high-risk cases, ensuring adherence to National and Service Standards with precision and care.

Innovative Interventions: Develop tailored plans that resonate with young people and their families, reducing risks and preventing reoffending.

Quality Reporting: Prepare insightful reports for Court or Youth Offender Panels and take the lead in multi-agency case conferences when a social care perspective is paramount.

Risk Management: Ensure that safeguarding processes are robust and responsive, safeguarding the futures of those in our care.

Specialised Expertise: Lead by example in areas of practice, ensuring excellence and driving continuous improvement within the team.

What You Bring:

Professional Credentials: A recognised social work qualification and registration with Social Care England, or a qualified Probation Officer status.

Proven Experience: A track record of impactful work with children or young adults in complex situations.

Legislative Knowledge: A deep understanding of youth justice, children's legislation, and the latest in regulatory practices.

Mentorship and Leadership: Experience in guiding both new and seasoned professionals, serving as a beacon of knowledge and practice.

Community Collaboration: A history of building strong relationships with partners and agencies, united in the goal of supporting our youth.

Decisive Communication: Exceptional skills in decision-making and communication, vital for articulating goals and achieving outcomes.

Join Us:

Be part of a team that values growth, learning, and the power of working together to make a lasting impact on the lives of young people. Your expertise will not only shape their futures but also contribute to a community where every child has the opportunity to succeed.

To read more about us please visit: Children & Families

Please take a look at our 'No Magic' Children & Families video

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.

Essex County Council is proud to be a Disability Confident Leader. We're committed to interview all disabled applicants who choose to apply under our Job Interview Scheme if they meet the minimum requirements of the job. Please speak to our Recruiters if you require any reasonable adjustments during the process.

We're also committed to interview all veterans and care leavers, who meet the minimum requirements of the role for which they are applying.

As part of employment with Essex County Council (ECC) should your role require a DBS check you will be required to register with the DBS update service. The DBS update service ensures all registered DBS certificates are kept up to date and allows authorised parties to view the status of your certificate. This is an annual subscription, and you will be responsible for ensuring this is maintained. For further information on the DBS update service please go to https://www.gov.uk/dbs-update-service

Essex County Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all employees and volunteers to share this commitment.

If you would like to be kept up to date on other relevant opportunities, blogs, news, events and industry related news at Essex County Council, please join The Essex Talent Community

If you have queries on this role or require anything further, please email resourcing.team@essex.gov.uk

Follow us on Facebook , Twitter, Instagram and LinkedIn . Further details can be found on our careers page .

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