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Job Purpose To supervise an area of the borough to ensure compliance with building control legislation, Assist with the implementation of marketing, service delivery, quality initiatives, recovery of fees and charges, management of caseload and meet objectives for programmed and reactive work within timescales. He/she will be required to provide detailed information on individual cases or projects for senior officers at regular case reviews
1. Scope and Purpose of Role 1.1 To provide a lead role in improving the quality of professional social work practice across the breadth of the case work cycle to children, young people and their families. 1.2 To undertake complex casework arising within the children and families service. 2. General Duties and Responsibilities 2.1 To provide a needs-led, professional social work service to children, young people and their families, complying with legislative requirements and in accordance with established best practice. 2.2 To be responsible for allocated cases including a complex caseload. 2.3 To provide technical/professional expertise to less experienced social workers. 2.4 To share/communicate a thorough working knowledge of relevant legislation, national standards, guidance, research, departmental policy and procedures. 2.5 To provide quality assurance and coaching/mentoring to work colleagues. 2.6 To take a ‘joined-up’ approach to ensuring the effectiveness of case working, actively promoting/encouraging effective partnership working with service users and other teams/agencies/organisations. 2.7 Participates in the regular collection, collation and reporting of appropriate performance management information in accordance with statutory and organisational requirements. 2.8 Actively participates in training and development activities. 2.9 Represents the Department in meetings etc as required. 2.10 Actively supports the Team Manager by undertaking any other duties commensurate with the job or needs of the service. 3. Supervision Received 3.1 Supervising Officer Job Title Team Manager 3.2 Level of Supervision Left to work within established guidelines subject to scrutiny by supervisor. 4. Supervision Given (excludes those who are indirectly supervised i.e. through others). TBC 4. Special Conditions · This vacancy is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act · A Disclosure and Barring Services/ISA checks will be undertaken
To be Accepted in this role you must have held a full driving license for at least one year, and be able to drive a 3.5 ton automatic van. You must also have no more than six points on your licence and be 18 years of age. About the Role Our operation runs 24 hours per day, 7 days per week, with that brings a wide variety of shift patterns A great customer experience. That's what our drivers are out to deliver. From loading up, fuelling and checking the van for the next route, or giving a customer a call so they know what time their shopping will arrive, everything we do is with our customers in mind. You're in the driving seat, spending your day greeting our customers and delivering their shopping on-time with lots of personality. When you're not on the road, you'll make sure your van is clean and fit for the next delivery.
The All Age Disability (0-25) / Learning Disability (25+) service provides a comprehensive and integrated social care pathway for Children and Young People with Disabilities and for adults with Learning Disabilities. The Assistant Practitioner role is assigned cases on a rolling basis to review clients to ensure outcome focused goals are being achieved in order to increase or maintain their independence and wellbeing. To provide support to the Social Workers within the team, aiding them in implementing support plans and supporting service users with achieving their identified goals. Providing interventions as part of the review function for the service; completing strength based review documents and updating outcome focused support planning and take part in safeguarding enquiries as appropriate.
Salary: £26,421 - £28,770 per annum pro rata (+ additional weekend enhancement) Hours: 37 hours per week (Please note that youll work a shift pattern of 4 on 4 off, on a rolling 8-week rota, with weekend working (with enhancement) a mixture of early and late shifts between 7am and 9:30pm). - Part time hours also considered. Please state your preferred days / hours as part of your application. Your Team - Civil Parking Enforcement is used by the Authority to fulfil it's duty to manage the road network and to ensure the expeditious movement of all traffic. The overall aim is to provide a service that operates in a fair, consistent and transparent manner for the overall benefit of the residents, visitors and businesses of Central Bedfordshire. Your Customers - Council staff and services - External customers - including members of public, business and service providers - Traffic Penalty Tribunal - Elected Members Town - Parish Councils Your Role - You will be conversant with Road Traffic Law, Traffic Regulation Orders, relevant legislation and Civil Parking Enforcement practices and procedures. - The processing of PCN's and issuing of permits - You will be fluent in the English Language Health and Safety - Risk of verbal abuse. - Risk of physical assault. - Working alone. - Regular exposure to mental health pressures and demands. - Visual display - regular use. - Adverse environmental conditions. Work Pattern - Standard Monday to Friday with flexibility subject to business needs. Work Related Travel - Regular Offer for all of employees: - annual leave allowance of 25 days+ statutory holidays rising to 32 days with length of service - generous family friendly policies and practices - Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) - This is a valuable part of our rewards package for employees and includes life insurance. You can find out more on the Bedfordshire Pension Fund website - a huge variety of courses and role-specific training and learning to help you succeed and develop - the opportunity to lease electric vehicles at competitive rates with our staff electric vehicle (EV) leasing scheme (permanent staff only) - an exceptional Employee Assistance Programme which helps support employees and their households with workplace changes as well as other work, family and personal issues - friendly and supportive staff networks - a welcoming and inclusive environment that empowers differences - a comprehensive IT package to support you to work safely and effectively - annually paid social work fees for qualified social workers in adults' and childrens (including senior practitioners) and Team Managers where required - access to discounts on top UK retailers and local retailers
Salary: £26,421 - £28,770 per annum pro rata (+ additional weekend enhancement) Hours: 37 hours per week (Please note that youll work a shift pattern of 4 on 4 off, on a rolling 8-week rota, with weekend working (with enhancement) a mixture of early and late shifts between 7am and 9:30pm). - Part time hours also considered. Please state your preferred days / hours as part of your application. Your Team - Civil Parking Enforcement is used by the Authority to fulfil it's duty to manage the road network and to ensure the expeditious movement of all traffic. The overall aim is to provide a service that operates in a fair, consistent and transparent manner for the overall benefit of the residents, visitors and businesses of Central Bedfordshire. Your Customers - Council staff and services - External customers - including members of public, business and service providers - Traffic Penalty Tribunal - Elected Members Town - Parish Councils Your Role - You will be conversant with Road Traffic Law, Traffic Regulation Orders, relevant legislation and Civil Parking Enforcement practices and procedures. - The processing of PCN's and issuing of permits - You will be fluent in the English Language Health and Safety - Risk of verbal abuse. - Risk of physical assault. - Working alone. - Regular exposure to mental health pressures and demands. - Visual display - regular use. - Adverse environmental conditions. Work Pattern - Standard Monday to Friday with flexibility subject to business needs. Work Related Travel - Regular Offer for all of employees: - annual leave allowance of 25 days+ statutory holidays rising to 32 days with length of service - generous family friendly policies and practices - Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) - This is a valuable part of our rewards package for employees and includes life insurance. You can find out more on the Bedfordshire Pension Fund website - a huge variety of courses and role-specific training and learning to help you succeed and develop - the opportunity to lease electric vehicles at competitive rates with our staff electric vehicle (EV) leasing scheme (permanent staff only) - an exceptional Employee Assistance Programme which helps support employees and their households with workplace changes as well as other work, family and personal issues - friendly and supportive staff networks - a welcoming and inclusive environment that empowers differences - a comprehensive IT package to support you to work safely and effectively - annually paid social work fees for qualified social workers in adults' and childrens (including senior practitioners) and Team Managers where required - access to discounts on top UK retailers and local retailers
Salary: £26,421 - £28,770 per annum pro rata (+ additional weekend enhancement) Hours: 37 hours per week (Please note that youll work a shift pattern of 4 on 4 off, on a rolling 8-week rota, with weekend working (with enhancement) a mixture of early and late shifts between 7am and 9:30pm). - Part time hours also considered. Please state your preferred days / hours as part of your application. Your Team - Civil Parking Enforcement is used by the Authority to fulfil it's duty to manage the road network and to ensure the expeditious movement of all traffic. The overall aim is to provide a service that operates in a fair, consistent and transparent manner for the overall benefit of the residents, visitors and businesses of Central Bedfordshire. Your Customers - Council staff and services - External customers - including members of public, business and service providers - Traffic Penalty Tribunal - Elected Members Town - Parish Councils Your Role - You will be conversant with Road Traffic Law, Traffic Regulation Orders, relevant legislation and Civil Parking Enforcement practices and procedures. - You will be fluent in the English Language Health and Safety - Risk of verbal abuse. - Risk of physical assault. - Working alone. - Regular exposure to mental health pressures and demands. - Visual display - regular use. - Adverse environmental conditions. Work Pattern - Standard Monday to Friday with flexibility subject to business needs. Work Related Travel - Regular Offer for all of employees: - annual leave allowance of 25 days+ statutory holidays rising to 32 days with length of service - generous family friendly policies and practices - Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) - This is a valuable part of our rewards package for employees and includes life insurance. You can find out more on the Bedfordshire Pension Fund website - a huge variety of courses and role-specific training and learning to help you succeed and develop - the opportunity to lease electric vehicles at competitive rates with our staff electric vehicle (EV) leasing scheme (permanent staff only) - an exceptional Employee Assistance Programme which helps support employees and their households with workplace changes as well as other work, family and personal issues - friendly and supportive staff networks - a welcoming and inclusive environment that empowers differences - a comprehensive IT package to support you to work safely and effectively - annually paid social work fees for qualified social workers in adults' and childrens (including senior practitioners) and Team Managers where required - access to discounts on top UK retailers and local retailers
As the Registered Manager, you will be working for a Unique Small Organisation, Diamond Solace is a brand 3-Bedroom top- end supported living home in Luton, newly set up to provide high-quality care and nurturing to vulnerable medium- high-risk young care people aged 16-18yrs. We will go above and beyond to support you through your career just as you will do so for the young people that we support. You will be a valued and respected member of our team. Want to be part of this? – Then please read on! Job Description You will be managing a specialist residential service for young people presenting a high risk to grooming and exploitation. Young people accommodated at the home may also present with mental health and emotional and behavioural challenges while they transition into independent living or return home with support. Your Duties as the Registered Manager will include: · To support the OFSTED regulated service, the management and daily running of the operation and the development and delivery of residential young persons residential services. · Ensure the well-being, safety, and development of all young people within the service, promoting independence and personal growth. · Oversee the creation and implementation of personalised care and support plans tailored to the needs of each young person. · Ensure the service operates in line with current legislation, Ofsted regulations and safeguarding policies. · To ensure that all young people have their needs met and their welfare promoted at all times. · To be responsible for the motivation, development, leadership, coordination, and support of the staff group, working with the Recruitment Manager to ensure staffing levels are maintained at all times · Monitor and evaluate the quality of care provided, ensuring continous improvement and compliance with inspection frameworks. · Oversee the budgeting, resource allocation, and financial management of the service. · To supervise the Team Leader, enabling them to supervise and support the staff team. · To ensure that effective records are maintained in accordance with Ofsted Supported Accommodation Regulations 2023 and other regulatory requirements · To Work effectively with Commissioning Partners, Police, LSCB, Public Health and Ofsted etc. · Participate in on-call duties to ensure 24-hour management support for the service. · Be responsible for safeguarding procedures, ensuring the safety and well-being of all young people is a priority. I would like to hear from you if this Registered Manager role matches your requirements and if you have the following: Previous or current experience as a Team Leader or Deputy Manager –within Residential Children’s or Supported Accommodation Services An innate ability to Develop and Drive your team Have a strong focus on motivation and retention of staff To have the ability to deliver the highest levels of service and care To be an effective communicator and influencer Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare (or equivalent) Experience of associated behaviours that challenge. REQUIREMENTS You have a fantastic opportunity to be a part of our team if you possess the following: Excellent leadership and interpersonal skills with the ability to engage and inspire a team. Strong understanding of OFSTED regulations Strong communication skills at all levels, able to liaise with external agencies, professionals, and families. Working knowledge of, following, and working to Care Plans Experience of Conflict Management and dealing with difficult situations The ability to work effectively during high pressured situations You will be a supportive leader and team player with home management skills. · A compassionate and empathetic approach to supporting young people with complex needs. · Strong organisational skills with the ability to handle multiple responsibilities. · A full driving licence is desirable but not essential. You will also need to be Caring and approachable Patient and welcoming Creative, Helpful and Reliable Experience: Working with vulnerable young people at risk of grooming and exploitation : 1 year (preferred) Residential Management: 2 years minimum As the Registered Manager, you will be working for a Unique Small Organisation, Diamond Solace is a brand 3-Bedroom top- end supported living home in Luton, newly set up to provide high-quality care and nurturing to vulnerable medium-high-risk young care people aged 16-18yrs. We will go above and beyond to support you through your career just as you will do so for the young people that we support. You will be a valued and respected member of our team. Want to be part of this? – Then please read on! Job Description You will be managing a specialist residential service for young people presenting a high risk to grooming and exploitation. Young people accommodated at the home may also present with mental health and emotional and behavioural challenges while they transition into independent living or return home with support. Your Duties as the Registered Manager will include: · To support the OFSTED regulated service, the management and daily running of the operation and the development and delivery of residential young persons residential services. · Ensure the well-being, safety, and development of all young people within the service, promoting independence and personal growth. · Oversee the creation and implementation of personalised care and support plans tailored to the needs of each young person. · Ensure the service operates in line with current legislation, Ofsted regulations and safeguarding policies. · To ensure that all young people have their needs met and their welfare promoted at all times. · To be responsible for the motivation, development, leadership, coordination, and support of the staff group, working with the Recruitment Manager to ensure staffing levels are maintained at all times · Monitor and evaluate the quality of care provided, ensuring continous improvement and compliance with inspection frameworks. · Oversee the budgeting, resource allocation, and financial management of the service. · To supervise the Team Leader, enabling them to supervise and support the staff team. · To ensure that effective records are maintained in accordance with Ofsted Supported Accommodation Regulations 2023 and other regulatory requirements · To Work effectively with Commissioning Partners, Police, LSCB, Public Health and Ofsted etc. · Participate in on-call duties to ensure 24-hour management support for the service. · Be responsible for safeguarding procedures, ensuring the safety and well-being of all young people is a priority. I would like to hear from you if this Registered Manager role matches your requirements and if you have the following: Previous or current experience as a Team Leader or Deputy Manager –within Residential Children’s or Supported Accommodation Services An innate ability to Develop and Drive your team Have a strong focus on motivation and retention of staff To have the ability to deliver the highest levels of service and care To be an effective communicator and influencer Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare (or equivalent) Experience of associated behaviours that challenge. REQUIREMENTS You have a fantastic opportunity to be a part of our team if you possess the following: Excellent leadership and interpersonal skills with the ability to engage and inspire a team. Strong understanding of OFSTED regulations Strong communication skills at all levels, able to liaise with external agencies, professionals, and families. Working knowledge of, following, and working to Care Plans Experience of Conflict Management and dealing with difficult situations The ability to work effectively during high pressured situations You will be a supportive leader and team player with home management skills. · A compassionate and empathetic approach to supporting young people with complex needs. · Strong organisational skills with the ability to handle multiple responsibilities. · A full driving licence is desirable but not essential. You will also need to be: Caring and approachable Patient and welcoming Creative, Helpful and Reliable Experience: Working with vulnerable young people at risk of grooming and exploitation : 1 year (preferred) Residential Management: 2 years minimum If you are a driven and compassionate leader with experience in working in supported living or residential setting and a passion for supporting vulnerable young people, we would love to hear from you! How to Apply Please submit your CV and a cover letter outlining your experience, including any gaps in employment and suitability for the role.