Total 13 job vacancies by Leicester City Council

Full Time / 37 Hours Per Week / Fixed Term due to Parental Leave




This is an exciting opportunity for someone who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment to join our finance team.




At the heart of the Council’s finances, you’ll help secure the long-term financial stability and sustainability of the Council, advising the Council’s executive leadership on its strategic financial planning. As the Capital Accountant your day-to-day activities will include capital accounting, including supporting budget monitoring and setting. Your role will be fundamental in the production of the Statement of Accounts and will assist the Senior Accountant, as well as managing the team’s accounting technician.




It will be no surprise that you’ll be experienced in finance. With a proven track record of providing professional financial advice in local government. Including, being qualified accountant. As well as, excellent leadership skills and behaviours, including leading with confidence and integrity.




The team currently consists of a senior accountant and a technician who are currently involved in a range of significant Council capital projects and work programmes. This role provides specialist financial advice and support to colleagues across the council.




This post is full time 37 Hours Per Week based on a hybrid model. It will be on a fixed term basis for 15 months due to cover a parental leave.




What you’ll be doing




You will attend capital project board meetings with colleagues (including Directors) from across the council, providing financial advice and financial information to enable achievement of service objectives and for making decisions.




You will prepare and monitor capital budgets and reports, prepare relevant financial accounting working papers and journals. Liaise with auditors and resolve queries, enabling successful audit outcomes. Completion of grant returns and claims as required.




What you’ll need




The successful candidate will use their specialist knowledge in capital to ensure we meet our statutory and management accounting responsibilities. You’ll be an experienced, qualified accountant who has specific experience in capital. In addition, you’ll have previously worked within a large organisation, preferably in local government setting. You must have an aptitude for understanding and interpreting legislation, along with extensive experience of budgeting and forecasting.




You must be an organised individual who is able to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment with the ability to prioritise tasks, your own workload and that of your direct report in order to meet set objectives and statutory/local timescales, targets and deadlines.




You will need a DBS check.




Join us




We’re committed to recruiting a highly talented workforce as we continue to build a council that meets the needs of our diverse, vibrant and growing city. That’s why we have designed our recruitment process to put you at your ease, make you feel welcome and bring the best out of you. We’ll do all we can to make our recruitment process as fair as possible. To help you with your application, take a look at the ‘our approach to recruitment’ page.




For an informal discussion please contact Kirsty Cowell Kirsty.Cowell@leicester.gov.uk

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Full Time / 37 Hours Per Week / Permanent




Could you manage and strategically develop the provision of support for Leicester City school governing bodies?




As a leader you’ll focus on inspiring, motivating and getting the best out of your teams and to make sure they have everything they need to deliver the best outcomes for the people of Leicester. It’s not just about knowing the technical aspects of your role - although, of course, you do need to understand the complexities of school governance and operation of schools.




But more importantly, it’s up to you to make sure your people have a framework that enables them to deliver on the teams’ priorities. Because, by putting your people at the heart of everything you do, you’ll ensure we enhance life for everyone in our great city. So, as a leader it’s your responsibility to put your people first. In return, we’ll give you autonomy over your work to ensure you produce the right outcomes for the children and schools you support. That means you’ll have the scope to challenge the status quo, question the way we do things and introduce appropriate innovation to improve results. In short, you’ll lead us into the future.




Your role will focus on three main areas delivering statutory responsibilities, traded services and implementing related improvement strategies.




This means interpreting legislation, drawing up policies and procedures. Which you then communicate to a range of governors and head teachers. Being clear on actions required. Listening to issues and then not only developing. But delivering training that fits your audience appropriately.




Working with our governors to improve knowledge and quality assurance systems to monitor performance indicators. All contributing to the LA’s School Improvement Framework and strategic plans. Particularly in relation to school governance and intervention via the Schools Causing Concern statutory guidance.




So Join us …




We’re committed to recruiting a diverse and highly-talented workforce as we continue to build a council that is fitting and representative of our great city. That’s why we’ve designed our recruitment process to put you at your ease, make you feel welcome and bring the best out of you. We’ll do all we can to make our recruitment process as fair as possible. To help you with your application, take a look at the ‘our approach to recruitment’ page.




For a chat about this role please contact Melanie.Gaiderman@leicester.gov.uk

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Full Time / 37 Hours Per Week / Permanent




The Governor Services Team provides advice, guidance, and information to support governors and governing boards and schools in Leicester City. Aiding them to fulfil their legal responsibilities. As well as, providing a traded clerking service and access to a governor training and development programme.

You’ll join our small friendly and welcoming team to support the provision and delivery of high quality, responsive, statutory and traded governor support services. Working in respect of all manners related to Leicester City school governing boards.



Governing board meetings can be held during the day, twilight and in the evening and therefore involves some working out of normal office hours. Therefore, successful candidates will be required to have a flexible approach to their working hours and also travel out to the meetings held at the schools. This post offers flexible working, so you can work either at home or on- site.




What you'll be doing




Day to day, you’ll be managing, guiding, and supporting, the Governor Support Officer whose main role in the team is to act as Clerk to Governors for a number of schools.




Attending meetings, you’ll act as Clerk to Governors for schools that buy into our traded clerking service. Taking minutes and completing administrative tasks around the meetings organisation.




Leading on the operational functions of the team, including ensuring that statutory requirements are met in relational to constitutional information. Contributing to the publications and briefing notes published by the Governor Services Manager.




What you’ll need




As a highly motivated, capable person who is reliable, confident and has excellent inter-personal skills. You’ll use your experience of school governance and as a Clerk to Governors to lead on the team’s traded clerking service and undertake clerking duties for number of schools.




With details knowledge of the role/responsibilities of governing bodies and experience of being a Clerk to Governors.




You’ll have excellent minute-taking, administrative, organisational and communication skills. Being able to use your experience of working in an administrative setting and using Microsoft office packages. To deal effectively with a wide range of clients on challenging and sometimes complex issues.



For any queries please contact Robyn Cooper at robyn.cooper@leicester.gov.uk

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Full Time / 37 hours per week / Permanent Contract




It’s now an exciting time to join local government finance, you will be joining our Corporate Accountancy team, leading employees who are responsible for preparing accounts, corporate budget monitoring. As chief accountant you will manage and inspire by creating opportunities to be creative and innovative, supporting team development and encouraging autonomy to enable everyone to do their best work.




Working on projects to deliver change and contribute to our strategic financial planning helping to overcome the challenges of local government funding restrictions. You will play a key role in not only the finance service support and development but plans across the authority.




In this role you will work 37 hours per week utilising our flexible working policy. Usually based at City Hall, the team are currently working a hybrid of home and office based.




What you’ll be doing




As Chief Accountant you will advise the Council’s most senior officers and present reports to elected members. Contributing to the development of the Council’s medium term financial strategy and policies.




Leading and directing your team, you will have management responsibilities to ensure your teams are best placed to protect the integrity of our financial systems and data. You will oversee their work on corporate accounting (including preparation of our statutory accounts), budget monitoring, capital programme preparation and monitoring.




What You’ll Need




You will be an experienced accountant. You must have an aptitude for finance systems, being able to provide high level strategic advice in a clear understandable manner.

If you have a track record in managing a team and delivering financial accounting services, have excellent technical and numeracy skills, are a strong team player, and have experience of delivering high quality customer service then we want to hear from you.




You will be highly motivated and organised with a positive “can do” attitude. You will be able to communicate clearly with staff of all levels and with people from outside the Council. You will have a keen eye for detail and a demonstrable record of delivery in a similar post.




As a leader you will also be able to not only manage but develop staff. Showing problem-solving skills with the ability to show decisiveness, innovation and creative thinking.




What we can offer you




As well as the satisfaction of helping to improve the lives of those living and working in Leicester, you can look forward to a work environment that encourages a healthy work/life balance. You’ll enjoy generous annual leave, membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme and the option of flexible working. We will give you the chance to develop your skills and expertise through training and development. In addition, you can choose from a number of flexible benefits, including, discounts on city buses and trains, and help with relocation to Leicester, where appropriate. Those who excel in the role will have ample opportunities to take on new challenges.




Join us




We’re committed to recruiting a highly talented workforce as we continue to build a council that meets the needs of our diverse, vibrant and growing city. That’s why we have designed our recruitment process to put you at your ease, make you feel welcome and bring the best out of you. We’ll do all we can to make our recruitment process as fair as possible. To help you with your application, take a look at the ‘our approach to recruitment’ page.




The role will require a DBS check.




For an informal discussion about this post, please contact Kirsty Cowell Kirsty.Cowell@leicester.gov.u

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Full Time/Part time/job share – maximum of 37 Hours Per Week / Fixed Term for 12 Months (with a possible extension to 18 months)




This post will have a key role in the delivery of the Integrated Community Equipment Loan Service ICELS for Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland. The ICELS plays a critical role in supporting health and social care services across LLR delivering care and support to the people of LLR including hospital discharge, crisis response to avoid hospital admission, end of life and palliative care, support to keep people independent and remain in their own homes. This is a very busy service supporting the wider health and social care economy across LLR. The service deals with in excess of 120,000 pieces of equipment to around 30,000 people each year. The delivery of the ICELS is contracted out to an external provider Medequip.




Working as part of the wider ICELS Team who provide contract performance and quality assurance monitoring of the service provider, day to day operational management of the service, support for health and social care professionals and a clinical team consisting of an Occupational therapist, Physiotherapist, Lead Nurse, Triage Nurses and Technical Instructors who undertake active recall of equipment in the community, triage of orders placed by health and social care professionals.




The ICELS has an office at the Equipment Provider’s base in Glen Parva. The team works both remotely and at the office. The role will work Monday to Friday between 8.30 a.m. to 5.00 p.m. 4.30 p.m. on Friday, flexible hours and working arrangements are available. Attendance at the office will be required for meetings, training and other matters that require face to face contacts.




What you’ll be doing




Triaging equipment orders placed by health and social care prescribers. Providing support, advice and guidance to health and social care professionals working in organisations/services across LLR. Working closely with other members of the ICELS team to deliver operational efficiencies and budget savings. Providing daily operational support to the equipment provider to ensure effective and timely delivery of equipment.




What you’ll need




A Diploma/Degree from College of Occupational Therapy and registration with the Health and Care Professions Council HCPC and responsibility for maintaining registration.

Extensive experience of working in an occupational therapy role in NHS Community Health Services or a Social Services Department. As well as experience of multi-agency or multi-disciplinary work or hospital discharge processes.

Up to date knowledge of and experience of assessing for equipment to meet needs of a range of people to aid their daily lives including specialist disability equipment, both new and recycled back onto shelf for reuse.



What we can offer you




As well as the satisfaction of helping to improve thousands of lives across Leicester, you can look forward to a work environment that encourages a healthy work/life balance. You’ll enjoy generous annual leave, membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme and the option of flexible working. We’ll also give you the chance to develop your skills and expertise with a variety of training and development opportunities. In addition, you can choose from several flexible benefits, including discounts on city buses and trains. For an illustrative value of your benefits package, take a look at our benefits calculator.



Join us



We’re committed to recruiting a diverse and highly talented workforce as we continue to build a council that is fitting and representative of our great city. That’s why we’ve designed our recruitment process to put you at your ease, make you feel welcome and bring the best out of you. We’ll do all we can to make our recruitment process as fair as possible. To help you with your application, take a look at the ‘our approach to recruitment’ page.



For an informal discussion about this post, please contact: Julie Morley, ICELS Partnership Manager on 0116 4542352/ 07715 633635 or email Julie.morley@leicester.gov.uk or Roger Glithero ICELS Contracts Manager on 0116 4546600 roger.glithero@leicester.gov.uk




Interviews week commencing 10th June 2024

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Full Time / 37 Hours Per Week / Permanent




Here in Leicester City Council, we are changing our attitudes, assumptions, and expectations so that the people we work with are able to live good lives in the place they call home with the people and things they love, in communities who look out for one another, doing the things that matter to them.




We have four Occupational Therapy Teams working with children, adults with learning disabilities, adults with disabilities and older people with a mix of qualified and non-OT qualified staff in each Team. We are committed to helping people live easily and safely in the place they call home. We want to use Occupational Therapy to deliver these changes.




Within this role you’ll be able to blend home/remote working with office-based working at on of our different office bases depending on which Team you are in (Merlyn Vaz Health and Social Care Centre, Beaumont Way Office or Jersey Road Housing Office). As a full-time member of staff, you’ll be expected to work 8:30am to 5:00pm Monday to Thursday and 8:30am to 4:30pm Friday. Part-time hours can be discussed at interview stage.




What you’ll be doing




As an OT you will be visiting people’s homes, listening to what matters to them and making sure they are at the centre of everything you do. You’ll use the highest professional and clinical skills to assess for and arrange equipment and adaptations. You’ll explore safe ways of moving and handling and be able to communicate and develop plans well. You’ll work with social work colleagues, Housing and Health partners, and equipment providers.




What you’ll need




As a Qualified Occupational Therapist who is registered with HCP you’ll be committed to a strengths-based approach and positive risk taking. You’ll have excellent interpersonal skills, meaning you can work well alongside people in complex situations and circumstances. Your passion to make a positive change will mean that you can show ability to understand and value the differences in the diverse groups of people in Leicester City and develop solutions for people and families that meet individual needs. As a valued member of a busy team, you’ll have good time management skills and be able to prioritise between competing demands.




Due to the nature of this role, you’ll be subject to an Enhanced Adults and Children’s DBS. In addition, a Driving License is preferred however, if this isn’t something you have, you must be willing and able to travel to visit people in their homes across the City.




What we can offer you




As well as the satisfaction of helping to improve thousands of lives across Leicester, you can look forward to a work environment that encourages a healthy work/life balance. You’ll enjoy generous annual leave, membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme and the option of flexible working. We’ll also give you the chance to develop your skills and expertise with a variety of training and development opportunities. In addition, you can choose from a number of flexible benefits, including childcare vouchers, discounts on city buses and trains and help with relocation to Leicester, where appropriate.




Join us




We’re committed to recruiting a diverse and highly-talented workforce as we continue to build a council that is fitting and representative of our great city. That’s why we’ve designed our recruitment process to put you at your ease, make you feel welcome and bring the best out of you. We’ll do all we can to make our recruitment process as fair as possible.



For an informal discussion about this post, please contact: Rachel.heggs@leicester.gov.uk

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Full Time / 37 Hours Per Week / 18 Months Fixed Term




A unique opportunity has arisen for a qualified occupational therapy to join our Home First Service. The Home First Service is made up of our co-located services from across Adult Social Care and Community Health (Nursing / Therapy Teams). The service enables timely hospital discharges for those needing care and support by avoiding the risk of de-conditioning whilst optimising their independence. The Home First OT will work closely with the Reablement Service which supports the majority of hospital discharges and the Integrated Crisis Response Service which supports hospital avoidance and will ensure our intervention is strengths based and person centred. The OT within this role will work collaboratively within the co-located multi-disciplinary team ensuring people have the opportunity and support to maintain and maximise their independence. A key area of work will also include supporting people with double-handed care needs with a view of assessing their overall level of need before long term care is commissioned.




This role will be based at the Neville Centre on the Leicester General hospital site, with your own designated car parking working mainly core office hours 8:30am to 5:00pm Monday to Thursday and 8:30am to 4:30pm Friday. However, there will be flexibility and autonomy within this role to help manage weekly commitments and help provide support out-of-hours and weekends too.



What you’ll be doing




As an OT within the Home First Service, you will be completing assessments within the person’s home environment, with intervention based around their needs, what is important to them and goals they wish to achieve. You will be required to complete comprehensive moving and handling assessments, assess, and prescribe appropriate equipment and recommend adaptations. You will be expected to work collaboratively with the Community Health Therapy Team, Reablement/ICRS Service, and the Reablement Social Work Team, ensuring effective communication and an integrated and co-ordinated approach at all times.



What you’ll need




As a Qualified Occupational Therapist who is registered with HCPC you’ll be committed to a strengths-based approach and positive risk taking. You’ll have excellent interpersonal skills, meaning you can work well alongside people in complex situations and circumstances. Your passion to make a positive change will mean that you can show ability to understand and value the differences in the diverse groups of people in Leicester City and develop solutions for people and families that meet individual needs. As a valued member of a busy Home First Service, you’ll have good time management skills and be able to prioritise between competing demands.




Due to the nature of this role, you’ll be subject to an Enhanced Adults and Children’s DBS. In addition, a Driving License is preferred however, if this isn’t something you have, you must be willing and able to travel to visit people in their homes across the city.



What we can offer you




As well as the satisfaction of helping to improve thousands of lives across Leicester, you can look forward to a work environment that encourages a healthy work/life balance. You’ll enjoy generous annual leave and membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme. We’ll also give you the chance to develop your skills and expertise with a variety of training and development opportunities. In addition, you can choose from a number of flexible benefits, including childcare vouchers, discounts on city buses and trains and help with relocation to Leicester, where appropriate.




Join us




We’re committed to recruiting a diverse and highly talented workforce as we continue to build a council that is fitting and representative of our great city. That’s why we’ve designed our recruitment process to put you at your ease, make you feel welcome and bring the best out of you.




We will consider this vacancy on a secondment basis for Leicester City Council employees. If you wish to apply for this post on a secondment basis then please make your line manager aware before applying.



For an informal discussion about this post, please contact Sumandeep Rai at sumandeep.rai@leicester.gov.uk

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Full Time / 37 Hours Per Week / Hybrid working / Permanent




This is an exciting opportunity for someone who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment to lead our social care finance function.




At the heart of the Council’s finances, you’ll help secure the long-term financial stability and sustainability of the Council, advising the Council’s executive leadership on its strategic financial planning. As a key member of the Council’s management, you’ll be responsible for producing the annual revenue and capital budgets, along with in-year reporting and forecasting. You’ll manage several teams including those responsible for treasury, taxation, and corporate reporting.




It will be no surprise that you’ll be experienced in finance. With a proven track record of providing professional financial advice in local government. As well as, excellent leadership skills and behaviours, including leading with confidence and integrity.




What we can offer you




As well as the satisfaction of helping to improve the lives of those living and working in Leicester, you can look forward to a work environment that encourages a healthy work/life balance. You’ll enjoy generous annual leave, pension contributions from the Council as a member of the local government pension scheme and the option of flexible working. We will give you the chance to develop your skills and expertise through training and development. In addition, you can choose from a number of flexible benefits, including childcare vouchers, discounts on city buses and trains, and help with relocation to Leicester, where appropriate. Those who excel in the role will have ample opportunities to take on new challenges.




Join us




We’re committed to recruiting a highly talented workforce as we continue to build a council that meets the needs of our diverse, vibrant and growing city. That’s why we have designed our recruitment process to put you at your ease, make you feel welcome and bring the best out of you. We’ll do all we can to make our recruitment process as fair as possible.




To have a chat about the role please contact Rachel.heggs@leicester.gov.uk

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Full Time / 37 Hours Per Week / Parental Leave cover 6 -12 months




This is a great opportunity if you are thinking about career development having completed your ASYE pathway, and you would like to take the next step in your career or wish to work with Leicester’s children in care. We would also welcome applications from more experienced social workers if you would like to experience the challenges and rewards of working with children in care.




This is an exciting time to be part of Leicester City’s ever-improving service ensuring children are at the heart of our work and to practice great Social Work. To help deliver our vision we are looking for an experienced social worker to join one of our teams who is enthusiastic, passionate and has a strong track record of working with children, young people and their families to achieve positive outcomes. You’ll play a key role in improving the life for families and children in Leicester.




We are leaders Signs of Safety as a model of intervention to support sound Social Work practice. In terms of developing practice and learning, you’ll have the opportunity to participate and take part in group supervision and mapping sessions on casework.




As part of our commitment to ensuring you achieve your full professional capabilities, you’ll benefit from furthering your skills and knowledge through appropriate courses. At Leicester City Council we are committed to supporting your continual professional development and do this in a variety of ways.




We offer agile and flexible working that supports a healthy work life balance. You’ll have the ability to work outside normal office hours and visit locations across the city.




What you’ll be doing




As a Level 2 or Level 3 Social Worker you will be working to achieve good outcomes for children in care aged 0-18 years old, supporting robust care planning and pathway planning and delivering on the statutory requirements for our looked after children. You will be supporting children and young people in foster care, residential care and supported living arrangements. We have a growing group of unaccompanied asylum seeking children and young people. Building strong relationships and enabling their voices to be heard will be key. We have a strong drive to support reunification plans to parents care where appropriate, and enable care arrangements to move towards special guardianship care arrangements if this is the right plan for them. The social work you will do is diverse and rewarding making a difference to the lives of our looked after children and young people. You will have the advantages of working with an experienced and established team who will share their practice wisdom and experiences.




What You’ll need




You’ll have a post qualifying experience as a Social Worker. You’ll have knowledge of relevant child legislation, guidance standards and regulations as they relate to fostering, adoption and special fostering arrangements. With confidence, you’ll be able to confront challenges, balance risk and make appropriate decisions.




You must have recognised qualifications in Social Work e.g. CQSW, DIP SW or CSS, SWE registration.




You also need to hold a full driving license and will be assisted to complete a DBS check.



What we can offer you




As well as the satisfaction of helping to improve thousands of lives across Leicester, you can look forward to a work environment that encourages a healthy work/life balance. You’ll enjoy generous annual leave, membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme and the option of flexible working. We’ll also give you the chance to develop your skills and expertise with a variety of training and development opportunities. In addition, you can choose from a number of flexible benefits, including discounts on city buses and trains and help with relocation to Leicester, where appropriate.



Join us




We’re committed to recruiting a diverse and highly-talented workforce as we continue to build a council that is fitting and representative of our great city. That’s why we’ve designed our recruitment process to put you at your ease, make you feel welcome and bring the best out of you. We’ll do all we can to make our recruitment process as fair as possible.



For an informal discussion about this post, please contact Rachel.Heggs@Leicester.gov.uk

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We asked our staff Why should someone want to work in social care for Leicester City Council as opposed to somewhere else? They said…




We rise to the challenges we face




Leicester is a vibrant and diverse city. Naturally that means there are many people that need our support – for many different reasons. It’s challenging, but we know we can help. That’s because we have honed our practice and our processes over many years. We use evidence, and we form the right partnerships to have the biggest effect. We decide what we’re going to do, how we’re going to do it, and, above all, implement it well, with time for the change to be understood, and take real effect. And we use this stability as a way to build better connections across this compact, easy to get around area to better know the people and families we help. When we put it all together, we can give lasting help, not long-term reliance.




At Leicester, you’ll have the chance to do the job right.




We give you the backing you need




We have a wide range of training for social workers at every stage of their career. But more importantly, we can give them the time and encouragement to maximise what they can learn. That’s part of what helps our social workers move onwards in their career. It’s also partly due to our determination to – as far as possible - grow our own. Sometimes form newly qualified right through to management. That’s because it works – it creates people that know our systems and city. Day-to-day, and year-to-year, there is always someone to talk to give professional support and advice, or simply to be a friendly listener. That’s part of our duty of care to you. We also give as much flexible and hybrid working as possible, look after your wellbeing and - wherever we can – keep your caseloads in manageable limits.




At Leicester, you’re supported professionally and personally




We give you the confidence to improve, and to stay




We know what we do is effective. We want stability, but we don’t want complacency. We are always looking for new ways to improve and to innovate. Listening to our staff and implementing their ideas is one of the best ways we can do this. We want our staff to benefit from all that we offer. It’s important to maintain their confidence in the practice the deliver and the outcomes they reach. We know they do better work when they have time to reflect on how good their work is. All of this means that people tend to stay with us longer than many other authorities. It’s not because it’s too cosy, or comfortable – it’s because we do things well. For our residents, council taxpayers and employees. And by keeping people here longer, it’s done even better.




At Leicester, we want to keep improving, and we want you to be part of it.



So why not join us



We’re committed to recruiting a diverse and highly talented workforce as we continue to build a council that is fitting and representative of our great city. That’s why we’ve designed our recruitment process to put you at your ease, make you feel welcome and bring the best out of you.




All you need to do is email your cv to rachel.heggs@leicester.gov.uk Or fill out the basic details by clicking apply now.

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Our Duty and Advice Service is open 24 hours, 7 days a week, all year. The service is the first point of contact for all new referrals to children's services, including Early Help. Duty and Advice is part of a bigger service CASP (Children Assessment support and Prevention Services).




We asked our staff Why should someone want to work in social care for Leicester City Council as opposed to somewhere else? They said…




We rise to the challenges we face




Leicester is a vibrant and diverse city. Naturally that means there are many people that need our support – for many different reasons. It’s challenging, but we know we can help. That’s because we have honed our practice and our processes over many years. We use evidence, and we form the right partnerships to have the biggest effect. We decide what we’re going to do, how we’re going to do it, and, above all, implement it well, with time for the change to be understood, and take real effect. And we use this stability as a way to build better connections across this compact, easy to get around area to better know the people and families we help. When we put it all together, we can give lasting help, not long-term reliance.




At Leicester, you’ll have the chance to do the job right.




We give you the backing you need




We have a wide range of training for social workers at every stage of their career. But more importantly, we can give them the time and encouragement to maximise what they can learn. That’s part of what helps our social workers move onwards in their career. It’s also partly due to our determination to – as far as possible - grow our own. Sometimes form newly qualified right through to management. That’s because it works – it creates people that know our systems and city. Day-to-day, and year-to-year, there is always someone to talk to give professional support and advice, or simply to be a friendly listener. That’s part of our duty of care to you. We also give as much flexible and hybrid working as possible, look after your wellbeing and - wherever we can – keep your caseloads in manageable limits.




At Leicester, you’re supported professionally and personally




We give you the confidence to improve, and to stay




We know what we do is effective. We want stability, but we don’t want complacency. We are always looking for new ways to improve and to innovate. Listening to our staff and implementing their ideas is one of the best ways we can do this. We want our staff to benefit from all that we offer. It’s important to maintain their confidence in the practice the deliver and the outcomes they reach. We know they do better work when they have time to reflect on how good their work is. All of this means that people tend to stay with us longer than many other authorities. It’s not because it’s too cosy, or comfortable – it’s because we do things well. For our residents, council taxpayers and employees. And by keeping people here longer, it’s done even better.

At Leicester, we want to keep improving, and we want you to be part of it.



So why not join us



We’re committed to recruiting a diverse and highly talented workforce as we continue to build a council that is fitting and representative of our great city. That’s why we’ve designed our recruitment process to put you at your ease, make you feel welcome and bring the best out of you.




All you need to do is email your cv to rachel.heggs@leicester.gov.uk Or fill out the basic details by clicking apply now.

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Joining our Child in Need team you’ll progress plans for children who are subject to Child Protection plans and Child in Need plans and also manage care proceedings cases. The role involves assessing families, managing meetings with professionals, making appropriate referrals and completing direct work with children and families.

Our Child in Need service uses Signs of Safety as a model of intervention to support sound social work practice. Our work is underpinned by the principles of trauma informed practice and the Lundy model of Participation.




Based in Halford House you’ll work a hybrid model with hours typically 9.30-5 Monday -Thursday and 8.30-4.30 on a Friday.



We asked our staff Why should someone want to work in social care for Leicester City Council as opposed to somewhere else? They said…




We rise to the challenges we face




Leicester is a vibrant and diverse city. Naturally that means there are many people that need our support – for many different reasons. It’s challenging, but we know we can help. That’s because we have honed our practice and our processes over many years. We use evidence, and we form the right partnerships to have the biggest effect. We decide what we’re going to do, how we’re going to do it, and, above all, implement it well, with time for the change to be understood, and take real effect. And we use this stability as a way to build better connections across this compact, easy to get around area to better know the people and families we help. When we put it all together, we can give lasting help, not long-term reliance.




At Leicester, you’ll have the chance to do the job right.




We give you the backing you need




We have a wide range of training for social workers at every stage of their career. But more importantly, we can give them the time and encouragement to maximise what they can learn. That’s part of what helps our social workers move onwards in their career. It’s also partly due to our determination to – as far as possible - grow our own. Sometimes form newly qualified right through to management. That’s because it works – it creates people that know our systems and city. Day-to-day, and year-to-year, there is always someone to talk to give professional support and advice, or simply to be a friendly listener. That’s part of our duty of care to you. We also give as much flexible and hybrid working as possible, look after your wellbeing and - wherever we can – keep your caseloads in manageable limits.




At Leicester, you’re supported professionally and personally




We give you the confidence to improve, and to stay




We know what we do is effective. We want stability, but we don’t want complacency. We are always looking for new ways to improve and to innovate. Listening to our staff and implementing their ideas is one of the best ways we can do this. We want our staff to benefit from all that we offer. It’s important to maintain their confidence in the practice the deliver and the outcomes they reach. We know they do better work when they have time to reflect on how good their work is. All of this means that people tend to stay with us longer than many other authorities. It’s not because it’s too cosy, or comfortable – it’s because we do things well. For our residents, council taxpayers and employees. And by keeping people here longer, it’s done even better.




At Leicester, we want to keep improving, and we want you to be part of it.



So why not join us




We’re committed to recruiting a diverse and highly talented workforce as we continue to build a council that is fitting and representative of our great city. That’s why we’ve designed our recruitment process to put you at your ease, make you feel welcome and bring the best out of you.




All you need to do is email your cv to rachel.heggs@leicester.gov.uk Or fill out the basic details by clicking apply now.




Fancy a chat with the manager call Nicola on 0116 454 6454

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We rise to the challenges we face

Leicester is a vibrant and diverse city. Naturally that means there are many people that need our support – for many different reasons. It’s challenging, but we know we can help. That’s because we have honed our practice and our processes over many years. We use evidence, and we form the right partnerships to have the biggest effect. We decide what we’re going to do, how we’re going to do it, and, above all, implement it well, with time for the change to be understood, and take real effect. And we use this stability as a way to build better connections across this compact, easy to get around area to better know the people and families we help. When we put it all together, we can give lasting help, not long-term reliance.

At Leicester, you’ll have the chance to do the job right.

We give you the backing you need

We have a wide range of training for social workers at every stage of their career. But more importantly, we can give them the time and encouragement to maximise what they can learn. That’s part of what helps our social workers move onwards in their career. It’s also partly due to our determination to – as far as possible - grow our own. Sometimes form newly qualified right through to management. That’s because it works – it creates people that know our systems and city. Day-to-day, and year-to-year, there is always someone to talk to give professional support and advice, or simply to be a friendly listener. That’s part of our duty of care to you. We also give as much flexible and hybrid working as possible, look after your wellbeing and - wherever we can – keep your caseloads in manageable limits.

At Leicester, you’re supported professionally and personally

We give you the confidence to improve, and to stay

We know what we do is effective. We want stability, but we don’t want complacency. We are always looking for new ways to improve and to innovate. Listening to our staff and implementing their ideas is one of the best ways we can do this. We want our staff to benefit from all that we offer. It’s important to maintain their confidence in the practice the deliver and the outcomes they reach. We know they do better work when they have time to reflect on how good their work is. All of this means that people tend to stay with us longer than many other authorities. It’s not because it’s too cosy, or comfortable – it’s because we do things well. For our residents, council taxpayers and employees. And by keeping people here longer, it’s done even better.

At Leicester, we want to keep improving, and we want you to be part of it.

So why not join us

We’re committed to recruiting a diverse and highly talented workforce as we continue to build a council that is fitting and representative of our great city. That’s why we’ve designed our recruitment process to put you at your ease, make you feel welcome and bring the best out of you.

All you need to do is email your cv to rachel.heggs@leicester.gov.uk Or fill out the basic details by clicking apply now.

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme