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We are looking for an experienced social worker who enjoy working as part of a multiagency team in a fast-paced environment.You will join a friendly and established team whose emphasis is on 'making safeguarding personal' and delivering a proportionate response to concerns raised about adults at ris

Interview date:to be confirmed following shortlisting.Interviews will be held at County Hall Trowbridge.Rolling Advert:We're continuously reviewing and interviewing applicants weekly for this job posting.We will stop accepting applications when sufficient applications have been received.Please only

Are you passionate about protecting and enhancing the natural environment? Would you like to play a key role in shaping the future of biodiversity and placemaking across Hertfordshire?.Were seeking an experienced Ecologist to join our friendly and knowledgeable LEADS team (Landscape, Ecology, Archae

Register your interest here to be notified of upcoming Social Worker opportunities within Essex County Council's Adult Social Care services in North Essex. We welcome expressions of interest from Experienced and Newly Qualified Social Worker's (NQSW). The starting salary for a NQSW is £34,902 per annum, rising to £37,185 per annum upon successful completion of the ASYE programme. About Our Social Worker Roles We're an adult social care service that wants to see citizens of Essex have as much choice and control over the way they live their lives as possible. We think everyone should have the chance to live a full and fulfilling life with people they love and care about, doing things that matter to them and living in a place they can call home. We're determined that with the right support, everyone can maintain or achieve some independence and we're proud to be working to make these ambitions a reality. Our Social Workers work alongside people and their families and carers to help them think through what might help them get on with their lives in the way that works best for them. We do this within the framework of our statutory Care Act requirements. This means many of our conversations are framed as 'assessments', 'reviews', 'support planning' and 'safeguarding'. But our aim is always to listen and understand what matters to the person and then to work with them to think through how this might be achieved. North Essex covers our offices in Colchester and Clacton. It is a diverse area to work in encompassing rural, costal, and urban communities all with their own unique challenges. Essex County Council work closely with their partners in North Essex, those joining teams in this area are uniquely positioned to be increasingly involved in partnership projects across local authorities and the NHS. Take a look at our short video here to get a glimpse into the role and what it's like to be a Social Worker at Essex County Council. About You If you share our vision, enjoy meeting people and hearing their stories you might be interested to find out more about what we do. If you're also a Social Worker registered with Social Work England with that winning combination of creative thought, reliability and practical ability to get things done, we'd really love to hear from you! You'll have a broad understanding of our statutory responsibilities and a commitment to meeting these in a person-centred way. You may have experience of chairing meetings, and you'll have an ability to develop strong relationships with partner agencies and the local community to provide a supportive framework. Our Social Worker roles involve travelling around Essex. A driving licence and car - or the ability to meet the mobility requirements of the role through other means - is essential. Why Join Us? In June 2025, the Care Quality Commission (CQC) rated our Adult Social Care services as "Good" with a score of 73% "The local authority had a good structure and processes in place to enable people to be supported successfully, and support people to remain independent and live healthy lives. The workforce was passionate about supporting people to achieve these outcomes and the local authority had good knowledge of their area, the people living there and the demographics." You can read the full report on the CQC website here . Our teams are busy but warm, friendly and supportive. Our fabulous team managers will help you manage your workload and develop your practice. We take your career just as seriously as you do, and we have a continuing professional development offer that's second to none. We welcome diversity because it makes us grow and we're determined to become a fully inclusive and an anti-racist organisation. What We Offer We'll support you to be your best and will offer: Ongoing opportunities for continuing professional development Flexible working options Employee wellbeing and counselling Lease Car scheme Life assurance of three times annual salary 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 Payment of your Social Work England registration fees! Whatever you want to achieve in your social work career, you can do it here. *T Cs Apply. Apply now. For more information contact In February 2025, Greater Essex was accepted onto the Government's devolution priority programme, which will see local authorities in Essex work towards establishing a Mayoral Combined County Authority by May 2026. You can read more about devolution and local government reorganisation (LGR) ) on our careers site 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. Once you've secured your role within Essex County Council you will receive many great employee benefits, including support for unpaid carers and flexible working arrangements to accommodate their needs. At Essex County Council, we value integrity and ethical behaviour. We kindly ask that you embrace our code of conduct and the Nolan principles , including throughout the recruitment process. Your commitment to these standards helps us maintain a positive and respectful workplace for everyone. 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 . 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 Follow us on Facebook , Twitter , Instagram and

Preschool Nursery Assistant - Level 3 Qualified Permanent, Part Time £13.00 per hour Location: Colchester Working Style: Fixed-base worker Please note this role is being offer as a Part Time opportunity, working 32 hours per week, term time only (38 weeks per year) Monday - Friday 8:45am - 15:45pm. To apply you must hold a level 3 or above accredited qualification in Early years childcare and education and have experience of working in an Early Years setting. Adult Community Learning (ACL) is ECC's provider of lifelong learning experiences for Essex residents. ACL offers childcare facilities for parents to help them move nearer to, enter or progress within the workplace or gain skills to enhance life chances. The Nursery/Pre-school is registered with Ofsted and is also open to community children whose parents/carers are not attending ACL. Responsibilities The Nursery/Pre-school Assistant will be part of a team and will be expected to provide high standards of quality care within the nursery/pre-school with responsibilities encompassing the environment, resources and experiences offered to children and their families. They must: Ensure rich and diverse indoor and outdoor play experiences are offered taking regard of the EYFS and the individual needs of children. Be a key person carrying out all related responsibilities. Observe, support and extend children's learning. Maintain accurate and effective children's records. Work in partnership with parents/carers and other family members. Ensure that children are kept safe and understand safeguarding, and when necessary follow Child Protection Procedures. Demonstrate good practice with regard to special needs and inclusion. Promote positive attitudes to race, culture, gender, religion and abilities. Undertake a shared responsibility for health, safety and cleanliness throughout the nursery/pre-school. Be responsible for participating in all self-development activities including appraisals and supervision meetings, team meetings etc. The Experience You Will Bring Essential: Level 3 qualification or equivalent by experience in childcare. English and Maths Skills at level 2. Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to build rapport with both children and adults. The ability to plan and provide activities and play opportunities to develop children's emotional, physical, social and intellectual capabilities. Desirable: The ability to work effectively under a variety of circumstances and develop skill within the role. The ability to plan and provide activities and play opportunities to develop children's emotional, physical, social and intellectual capabilities. First Aid training Level 3 qualification or equivalent by experience in childcare. To read more about us please visit: ACL Essex - and / or Economy, Investment and Public Health Why Essex? As one of the largest and most dynamic UK local authorities, Essex offers a stimulating public service environment. Covering over 1,420 square miles and serving 1.8 million residents, we're committed to transformational change and delivering better quality at lower cost. Recognised in the top three of the latest IMPOWER index for productivity, we ensure everyone matters in Everyone's Essex . With flexible working options and a focus on innovation, whether you are looking to develop your career or contribute to the local community, Essex is the ideal place for you. In February 2025, Greater Essex was accepted onto the Government's devolution priority programme, which will see local authorities in Essex work towards establishing a Mayoral Combined County Authority by May 2026. You can read more about devolution and local government reorganisation (LGR) ) on our careers site 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. Once you've secured your role within Essex County Council you will receive many great employee benefits, including support for unpaid carers and flexible working arrangements to accommodate their needs. At Essex County Council, we value integrity and ethical behaviour. We kindly ask that you embrace our code of conduct and the Nolan principles , including throughout the recruitment process. Your commitment to these standards helps us maintain a positive and respectful workplace for everyone. 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 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 Follow us on Facebook , Twitter , Instagram and

We're excited to be launching our third NCC Mockingbird constellation this autumn, and we're looking for an enthusiastic and committed Supervising Social Worker to join us as our new Liaison Social Worker.This new constellation will be based in Newark and the surrounding areas and already has a numb

If you have knowledge and enthusiasm for how Technology Enabled Care (TEC) can support people to live safely and independently in their own homes, then we would love you to join us as we implement our 'TEC First' approach from our Adults TEC Strategy 2024 - 2027.

We're transforming Building Control in Colchester Britain first and newest City and we're looking for a skilled and motivated Registered Building Inspector (RBI) of Class or higher to help us deliver safe, sustainable, and high-quality development across a rapidly growing urban landscape. As a Regis

About the Team You will work in the Mental Health Supported Accommodation Model, the silver award winner for ‘Team of the year’ at the Social Work Awards 2025. This is a small, specialised team who work with people with complex Mental Health difficulties currently living in one of our mental health supported living schemes. These schemes are currently located in Colchester but could be countywide in the future. The people we support may also experience other challenges, such as homelessness, substance misuse, domestic abuse and / or contact with the criminal justice system. In the role you would be expected to work together closely with our partners in EPUT and housing. Joining the Mental Health Supported Accommodation Model at Essex means you will be working in a supportive and innovative environment enabling you to develop your own ideas to make meaningful changes to the service user’s lives. This role enables you to build meaningful relationships with our service users and make a difference in their lives. The team will be countywide community based with a mixture of working from home, working at the supported living schemes and local office-based working. About the Role We’re an adult social care service that wants to see citizens of Essex have as much choice and control over the way they live their lives as possible. We think everyone should have the chance to live a full and fulfilling life with people they love and care about, doing things that matter to them and living in a place they can call home. We’re determined that with the right support, everyone can maintain or achieve some independence and we’re proud to be working to make these ambitions a reality. Our Social Workers work alongside people and their families and carers to help them think through what might help them get on with their lives in the way that works best for them. We do this within the framework of our statutory Care Act requirements. This means many of our conversations are framed as ‘assessments’, ‘reviews’, ‘support planning’ and ‘safeguarding’. But our aim is always to listen and understand what matters to the person and then to work with them to think through how this might be achieved. Take a look at our short video ___ to get a glimpse into the role and what it’s like to be a Social Worker at Essex County Council. About You If you share our vision, enjoy meeting people and hearing their stories you might be interested to find out more about what we do. If you’re also a Social Worker post ASYE and registered with Social Work England with that winning combination of creative thought, reliability and practical ability to get things done, we’d really love to hear from you! You’ll have a broad understanding of our statutory responsibilities and a commitment to meeting these in a person-centred way. You may have experience of chairing meetings, and you’ll have an ability to develop strong relationships with partner agencies and the local community to provide a supportive framework. Our Social Worker roles involve travelling around Essex. A driving licence and car - or the ability to meet the mobility requirements of the role through other means - is essential. Why Join Us? In June 2025, the Care Quality Commission (CQC) rated our Adult Social Care services as “Good” with a score of 73%. “The local authority had a good structure and processes in place to enable people to be supported successfully, and support people to remain independent and live healthy lives. The workforce was passionate about supporting people to achieve these outcomes and the local authority had good knowledge of their area, the people living there and the demographics.” You can read the full report on the CQC website ___. Our teams are busy but warm, friendly and supportive. Our fabulous team managers will help you manage your workload and develop your practice. We take your career just as seriously as you do, and we have a continuing professional development offer that’s second to none. We welcome diversity because it makes us grow and we’re determined to become a fully inclusive and an anti-racist organisation. What We Offer We’ll support you to be your best and will offer: • Ongoing opportunities for continuing professional development, • Flexible working options, • Employee wellbeing and counselling, • Lease Car scheme, • Life assurance of three times annual salary, • Local Government Pension Scheme. View ___ and ___ 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. Apply now. For more information contact In February 2025, Greater Essex was accepted onto the Government’s devolution priority programme, which will see local authorities in Essex work towards establishing a Mayoral Combined County Authority by May 2026. You can read more about ___) on our careers site 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. Once you’ve secured your role within Essex County Council you will receive many great employee benefits, including support for unpaid carers and flexible working arrangements to accommodate their needs. At Essex County Council, we value integrity and ethical behaviour. We kindly ask that you embrace our code of conduct and the ___, including throughout the recruitment process. Your commitment to these standards helps us maintain a positive and respectful workplace for everyone. 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 . 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 ___ Follow us on ___, ___, ___ and ___. Further details can be found on our ___. Downloads ___| ___| ___| ___

Purpose of job: To lead and manage the authority’s Capital Programme and treasury management functions (including capital financing), ensuring compliance with statutory regulations, professional codes of practice, and internal policies. Leading capital strategy development and reporting, including

We’re transforming Building Control in Colchester, a forward‑thinking city, and we’re looking for a skilled, motivated Registered Building Inspector (RBI) of Class or higher to help us deliver safe, sustainable, and high‑quality development across a rapidly growing urban landscape. As a Regi

Preschool Nursery Assistant – Level 3 Qualified. The Nursery/Pre-school is registered with Ofsted and is open to community children whose parents/carers are not attending ACL. Undertake a shared responsibility for health, safety and cleanliness throughout the nursery/pre-school.

This is a small, specialised team who work with people with complex Mental Health difficulties currently living in one of our mental health supported living schemes. About the Team You will work in the Mental Health Supported Accommodation Model, the silver award

Please note this vacancy may close at any time, once sufficient applications have been received, therefore early submission of your application is encouraged.Responsible to: Chief Finance Officer (S151).Line Management Responsibility for: 5 Finance Business Partners, HRA Business Partner, Finance Of

Cygnet Health Care was established in 1988 as an independent provider of health and social care services in England, Scotland and Wales. A registered Occupational Therapist with the HCPC (Health Care Professions Council). Cygnet Hospital Colchester is a 59 bed service providing a range of intensive

In June 2025, the Care Quality Commission (CQC) rated our Adult Social Care services as "Good" with a score of 73%. Working across all areas of adult social care within the framework of our statutory Care Act requirements, youll have the opportunity to practice creatively, carrying out holistic as

Housing Contracts Assistant - Ebley Mill - StroudReference: REQ0206Description: TENANT SERVICESTemporary - 3 years Fixed TermWe are seeking an enthusiastic individual, who is organised and has an attention for detail, is adaptable, and committed to delivering excellent customer service.You will be p

Staffordshire County Council are currently recruiting an experienced Residential Lead for their Childrens Home.

About the roleYou will be ensuring the provision of financial management services for the team, which is responsible for managing the council’s commercial and public property, redevelopment projects and delivering new affordable homes and will also be line manager the Accounting Business Support O

Multi Agency Safeguarding Hub (MASH), you’ll be part of a fast-paced, multi-disciplinary team based at our frontline contact centre in Fareham.The MASH team is at the heart of our safeguarding work, triaging and assessing concerns to protect the most vulnerable children from harm, neglect, and abu

Our Housing Services at Stroud District Council is creative, collaborative and unapologetically ambitious. We work collaboratively with tenants, external partners and our internal colleagues across the council.

Our growing and ageing population is increasing demand for services which is driving up cost, and we are projecting growth pressures over the next three years for the County Council’s Medium Term Financial Strategy. At Hampshire County Council our strategic aim is to promote independent living for

Surrey County Council is undergoing Local Government Reorganisation, moving from a two-tier system to two new unitary councils in April 2027. Help us build a brighter future for our residents! Please see more information here: Information for applicants on Local Government Reorganisation - Surrey Co

This role will join the leadership team of the Property Services Operations function, which collectively delivers reactive and planned maintenance, compliance and facilities management across the Hampshire County Council (HCC) built estate.

Surrey County Council is undergoing Local Government Reorganisation, moving from a two-tier system to two new unitary councils in April 2027. Professional qualification in Occupational Therapy and current registration with Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC).

You’ll work closely with internal and external clients, framework partners, local councils, regulatory bodies, and communities to bring to life the priorities of Hampshire’s Local Transport Plan 4.

Surrey County Council is undergoing Local Government Reorganisation, moving from a two-tier system to two new unitary councils in April 2027. Familiarity with Surrey County Council's Local Offer and the provision across mainstream and special schools, or a willingness to develop this knowledge.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a SEN teaching and learning advisor to join our school improvement team at Hampshire County Council.

Surrey County Council is undergoing Local Government Reorganisation, moving from a two-tier system to two new unitary councils in April 2027. The Council provides home to school transport for children, but in some cases where transport has been declined, parents will dispute the decision and request

County Council and other public authorities. This includes liaising with county and local councillors, members of the public, and other stakeholders to promote and ensure the smooth implementation of schemes. Finally, you will continually promote a positive image of the County Council and Directorat

Contracts Support Officer - Haywards Heath RH16 1SSDo you have a desire to offer excellent customer service and improve the delivery of the Council’s services?Mid Sussex are seeking a proactive and detail-orientated Contracts Support Officer to join the Contracts and Service's team. You will also

We’re proud to be part of a select group of local authorities recognised by Ofsted as.This is a fantastic opportunity to enhance your professional practice, mentor and collaborate with colleagues, and actively shape a culture of learning and continuous development.Provide mentoring, guidance, and

You must be able to form relationships with other council teams such as Housing Advice, as well as customers, contractors, landlords and other agencies to ensure housing conditions are improved and grants are provided in a timely manner.

You’ll be our principal policy and professional advisor on children, youth and families matters within the Department, and offer expertise and advice to colleagues both across and beyond the Council, including elected members.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a SEN teaching and learning advisor to join our school improvement team at Hampshire County Council.

This role has a salary of £61,784 to £67,859 per annum, working 36 hours per week.We have an opportunity for a highly motivated and strategic individual to join our Surrey Pension Team (SPT) as a Pensions Senior Manager - Governance & Risk.This is a key leadership role, responsible for driving

Social Workers to deliver early, targeted support to families in their local communities.We’re proud to be part of a select group of local authorities recognised by Ofsted as.We’re looking for experienced and qualified Social Workers ready to step into a leadership role and help shape our ambiti

We have a great opportunity for an Advanced Social Worker to join our Children with Disabilities team in Guildford.When not working with our residents in the community, we are keen to support agile working with a combination of.We are keen to get the balance right of providing flexibility but ensuri

Hampshire Youth Justice Service offers you the chance to make real changes to children and families lives in a dynamic and creative way.We are a high-quality service that strives to support the complex needs of children, to achieve sustainable outcomes for those children within the criminal justice

Council Tax billing, registration, and the application of discounts and exemptions in line with current legislation. Ensure compliance with all applicable Council Tax legislation. Proven experience as a Council Tax Officer.

You’ll work closely with internal and external clients, framework partners, local councils, regulatory bodies, and communities to bring to life the priorities of Hampshire’s Local Transport Plan 4.

Various in and around Wiltshire, Salisbury, (SP1, SP2, SP4 and SP9).We're continuously reviewing and interviewing applicants weekly for this job posting.We will stop accepting applications when sufficient applications have been received.Interviews will be held at County Hall in Trowbridge.Passenger

At Hampshire County Council our strategic aim is to promote independent living for our ageing population and we are looking for an individual to join the Older Adults Commissioning team to help us to set and drive the strategic direction for current and future services. Our growing and ageing popula

The starting salary for this role is £41,585 per annum, working 36 hours per week.Are you passionate about the power of local community? Are you motivated by helping people and families achieve their vision of a good life?.Hurst Green in Tandridge Borough.This is a fixed-term contract or secondment

Hertfordshire County Council is driving change and shaping the future of Children’s Services.

Joining our Mental Health and Substance Misuse Team as a qualified .You’ll enjoy working in a team that thrives on supporting each other, sharing experiences and learnings to encourage continuous improvement.We have varied experience and backgrounds across the team, with regular opportunities for

If you have knowledge and enthusiasm for how Technology Enabled Care (TEC) can support people to live safely and independently in their own homes, then we would love you to join us as we implement our 'TEC First' approach from our Adults TEC Strategy 2024 - 2027.You will be working with a small team

We’re proud to be part of a select group of local authorities recognised by Ofsted as.This is a fantastic opportunity to enhance your professional practice, mentor and collaborate with colleagues, and actively shape a culture of learning and continuous development.Provide mentoring, guidance, and