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Children and Families Advisor Fixed Term, Full Time £26,284 to £33,256 per annum Location: Colchester Closing Date: Tuesday 21st April 2026 at 11.59pm Please note that this is a Fixed Term Contract / Secondment opportunity for a period of 12 months. Interview date: TBC Here in Essex, we continue to raise the bar about practice and our investment in our workforce is second to none. Its an exciting time to join us having received our 2nd Outstanding Ofsted rating in a row. This vacancy can accommodate a newly qualified social worker. The Opportunity This is a key role that ensures the Single Point of Entry is accessible by professionals, members of the public and families. Advisers will work with a team of senior staff to ensure that children and families receive a prompt and appropriate response to concerns and risks, making sure that all contact is dealt with safely and efficiently. You will respond to enquiries and Requests for Support via a range of sources including telephone calls and emails from professionals, members of the public and families. You will proactively gather information and record in line with procedures and legislation to ensure that families in Essex receive the most appropriate level of support in a timely manner through either robust information, advice and guidance or onward progression to the appropriate team. Accountabilities Management team of the Children and Families Hub. Understand the needs of your customers and deliver the best possible outcomes through exemplar behaviour in accordance with ECCs Values and Core Organisational Behaviours. Work flexibly and collaboratively across structural boundaries in support of key outcomes. To contribute to development of organisational capability by taking ownership of your own training and development, including identifying and taking part in training and development activity and responding to feedback on performance. Thinking creatively, challenging the norms, and constructively challenging those around them (including those more senior) to ensure continuous improvement and commercial astuteness, and inspire the same in colleagues. Take responsibility for identifying and auctioning areas of risk including Health and Safety and Business Continuity. Work as part of project or process teams as required under the new operating model, ensuring excellent cross functional output. Taking personal responsibility for providing accurate Information, advice, and guidance either via telephone or email in line with the levels of need identified within the Effective Support for Children and Families in Essex guidance. Working closely with other team members, seeking support and advice where required to identify risk and ensure children are safeguarded by prioritising referrals when necessary. Ensuring that appropriate information is recorded accurately and is entered onto the appropriate system, taking advice where necessary, maintaining safe and lawful recording in accordance with the Data Protection legislation and ECC policy. Gathering relevant information as required ensuring that the appropriate level of need is identified for families and completing records to ensure consideration for further referral onto a relevant team within the Children and Families Hub. Acting as a link adviser to a thematic area of work or geographical area ensuring a good knowledge of local services available for the Children and Families Hub to include in the Directory of Services. The duties of the post may be changed and/or varied to meet changing circumstances at the discretion of the Children and Families Hub management team therefore allowing for a flexible approach to workflow and demand. The role is based in Essex House, Colchester; however, some travelling may be required to attend training, representing the team at meetings and liaising with both internal and external partners. The Experience You Will Bring Essential: A knowledge and understanding of current national and local safeguarding legislation and procedures including the Effective Support for Children and Families in Essex guidance, the Children`s Act and Working Together Guidance. Good general level of education including English at GCSE grade A-C, or demonstrably equivalent abilities. Experience of communicating by telephone and electronically recording information promptly and in adherence with data protection legislation. Desirable: Understanding of high-quality customer care and information provision and an appreciation of potential barriers and challenges for hard-to-reach groups. High level of inter-personal, negotiation and communication skills, engaging at appropriate levels with a variety of audiences.

TIG Welder - Ardleigh - Day Shift - Full Time - £13.00 p/h We are currently recruiting for a TIG Welder to join a well-established manufacturing company based in Ardleigh. This is a full time, temporary to permanent opportunity, offering long-term stability and the chance to develop your welding skills within a fast-paced production environment. This role would suit a college leaver or even someone with more TIG experience in a practical, physically demanding role. About the role: Working within a busy production team, you will be involved in the manufacture of reinforced metal structures, primarily working with rebar. The role is fast-paced and physical. You will be working on jigs and benches, carrying out TIG and tack welding, as well as cutting, bending, and assembling materials. You will also be required to follow basic engineering. Key Responsibilities TIG welding rebar cages and structural components Tack welding and assembling parts on jigs and benches Cutting and bending rebar to specification Following basic engineering drawings and instructions Carrying out assembly work to meet production targets Handling and moving heavy materials throughout the shift Maintaining a safe and organised working environment Working as part of a team to meet deadlines in a fast-paced setting The Ideal Candidate TIG welder (Some TIG welding experience or relevant college qualification) Drivers License (Requirement) Willingness to learn and develop welding skills Comfortable working in a fast-paced, physical environment Ability to follow basic engineering drawings Physically fit and capable of heavy lifting What's On Offer £13.00 per hour Full time, permanent position Day shifts - Monday to Friday Opportunity to develop TIG welding skills Ideal entry-level role within manufacturing, or experienced TIG welder Apply today for immediate consideration or contact us on (phone number removed) and ask for Louie. #Tier2

Health & Safety Placement Programme Our training will help you kick-start a new career in Health & Safety. We are recruiting for companies who are looking to employ our Health & Safety Traineeship graduates to keep up with their growth. The best part is you will not need any previous experience as full training courses will be provided. You will also have the reassurance of a job guarantee within 20 miles of your location upon completion. Whether you are working full time, part-time or unemployed, this package has the flexibility to be completed at a pace that suits you. The traineeship is completed in 4 easy steps, you can be placed into your first role in as little as 3-6 months: Step 1 - Introduction to Health & Safety You will begin by studying the Introduction to Health & Safety online course. Here you will learn about the basics of health and safety. The course is delivered online in its entirety through video tutorials, quizzes and presentations. You will be given access to your own learning portal which allows you to study from anywhere. Upon completion of the course modules, you will sit a short, multiple choice quiz. Step 2 - NEBOSH You will need to decide whether you would like to study the NEBOSH General, Construction or the Fire Safety course, depending on the path that you intend your career to follow. You will have an expert tutor on hand if required. NEBOSH as a governing body sets such high standards that it’s therefore the most sought after qualification not only in the UK, but across the globe. Becoming NEBOSH certified truly sets you apart from the rest of the field. Step 3 - Risk Assessments The third step focuses on the practical application of what you have learned during your studies. You will write a series of risk assessments that need to be up to a workplace standard. This is not only to ensure that you have retained all that you have learned, but is also a requirement to gain your NEBOSH certification. Step 4 - NEBOSH Exams The final step will be to sit the official NEBOSH exams, which we will book for you once you are ready. The exams can be sat in one of the official NEBOSH testing centres, or online. (Online only currently available for general certificate).Once your exams have been passed, you will be ready to move onto our recruitment stage and start your new career within the world of Health and Safety. Your Job Upon Completion Once you have completed all of the mandatory training and exams, we will place you into an entry level health & safety role as either a advisor, officer or coordinator, where you will be guaranteed a starting salary of £25K-£40K. We have partnered with a number of large organisations strategically located throughout the UK, providing a nationwide reach of jobs for our candidates. Responsibilities: • Maintain and manage health and safety polices, safety training and document control systems • Maintain, update and create standard operating procedures and assist in the implementation of continuous improvement safety projects • Ensure all health & safety policies, procedures, rules and regulations are adhered to, regularly reviewed, updated and communicated • Complete regular reviews of risk assessments for all work equipment and operations • Ensure that all accidents are documented, investigated and recommend improvements • Conduct safety inspections, fire drills and fire alarms are correctly reported, safety inspections, risk assessments and lone working procedures are managed, and employees are aware of their responsibilities At a one off cost of £1095, or a deposit of £162 followed by 10 interest free monthly instalments of £113, this represents a great opportunity to start a rewarding career in health & safety and have a real career ladder to start climbing. If you are not offered a role at the end of the training we will refund 100% of your course fees. Read through the information? Passionate about starting a career in Health & Safety? Apply now and one of our friendly advisors will be in touch. ‘Please note that this is a training course and fees apply

Cyber Security Placement Programme - No Experience Required Our training will help you kick-start a new career in Cyber Security. We are recruiting for companies who are looking to employ our Cyber Security Traineeship graduates to keep up with their growth. The best part is you will not need any previous experience as full training courses will be provided. You will also have the reassurance of a job guarantee upon completion. Whether you are working full time, part time or unemployed, this package has the flexibility to be completed at a pace that suits you. The traineeship is completed in 4 easy steps, you can be placed into your first role in as little as 10-12 weeks: Step 1 - Online Training The first step is completing a selection of professional, accredited and industry recognised IT Support courses by CompTIA, Microsoft and Cisco. The training is delivered via multimedia rich video tutorials, presentations and quizzes through a portal that you study from home. You will also be assigned an expert tutor to help you throughout your training. Step 2 – Practical Training You will gain the practical experience by using our cutting edge Livelabs. Gaining hands-on experience is essential in today’s IT industry for both certifications and keeping up to date with new technologies. Theory is often not enough these days, companies require hands on practical experience to make sure you're job ready. Step 3 – Official exams You will then go on to sit the CompTIA A+ exams to give you the official certifications which will be recognised worldwide. The CompTIA A+ is the most commonly asked for certificate in entry level IT roles. Step 4 – IT Technician placement You will be placed into your first role as an IT Technician. You will need to gain two years experience in this role before you can progress into a cyber security analyst role. While working as an IT Technician, we will release your second batch of training which is specifically designed to qualify you to move into the cyber security field. This will consist of online training, practical training and an official exam. Cyber Security Role Once you have completed all of the mandatory training in step four and have the required two years experience in the IT industry, you will be ready to move into your Cyber Security Analyst role. We have partnered with a number of large IT companies who have a massive shortage of qualified cyber security staff. At a one off cost of £990, or a deposit of £206 followed by 13 interest free monthly instalments of £92, this represents a great opportunity to start a rewarding career in IT and have a real career ladder to start climbing. If you are not offered a role at the end of the training we will refund 100% of your course fees. Read through the information? Passionate about starting a career in IT? Apply now and one of our friendly advisors will be in touch. ‘Please note that this is a training course and fees apply

Network Engineer Placement Programme - No Experience Required Our training will help you kick-start a new career in Network Engineering We are recruiting for companies who are looking to employ our Network Engineer Traineeship graduates to keep up with their growth. The best part is you will not need any previous experience as full training will be provided. You will also have the reassurance of a job guarantee upon completion. Whether you are working full time, part time or unemployed, this package has the flexibility to be completed at a pace that suits you. The traineeship is completed in 4 easy steps, you can be placed into your first role in as little as 8-12 weeks: Step 1 - Online Training The first step is completing a selection of professional, accredited and industry recognised IT Support courses by CompTIA, Microsoft and Cisco. The training is delivered via multimedia rich video tutorials, presentations and quizzes through a portal that you study from home. You will also be assigned an expert tutor to help you throughout your training. Step 2 – Practical Training You will gain the practical experience by using our cutting edge Livelabs. Gaining hands-on experience is essential in today’s IT industry for both certifications and keeping up to date with new technologies. Theory is often not enough these days, companies require hands on practical experience to make sure you're job ready. Step 3 – Official exams You will then go on to sit the CompTIA A+ exams to give you the official certifications which will be recognised worldwide. The CompTIA A+ is the most commonly asked for certificate in entry level IT roles. Step 4 – IT Technician placement You will be placed into your first role as an IT Technician, with a great starting salary. You will need to gain two years experience in this role before you can progress into a Network Engineer role. While working as an IT Technician, we will release your second batch of training which is specifically designed to qualify you to move into the networking field. This will consist of online training, practical training and an official exam. Network Engineer Role Once you have completed all of the mandatory training in step four and have the required two years experience in the IT industry, you will be ready to move into your Network Engineer role. We have partnered with a number of large IT companies who have a massive shortage of qualified Network Engineers. At a one off cost of £990, or a deposit of £149 followed by 10 interest free monthly instalments of £104, this represents a great opportunity to start a rewarding career in IT and have a real career ladder to start climbing. If you are not offered a role at the end of the training we will refund 100% of your course fees. Read through the information? Passionate about starting a career in IT? Apply now and one of our friendly advisors will be in touch. ‘Please note that this is a training course and fees apply

Project Manager Placement Programme - No Experience Required Our training will help you kick-start a new career in Project Management. We are recruiting for companies who are looking to employ our Project Management Traineeship graduates to keep up with their growth. The best part is you will not need any previous experience as training will be provided. You will also have the reassurance of a job guarantee upon completion of the training courses. Whether you are working full time, part time or unemployed, this package has the flexibility to be completed at a pace that suits you. The traineeship is broken down into 3 easy steps, which can be finished in as little as 12 weeks: Step 1 - Online Training The first step is completing a selection of professional, accredited and industry recognised Project Management courses by including Prince2 & Agile. The training is delivered via multimedia rich video tutorials, presentations and quizzes through a portal that you study from home. Step 2 - Practical Training Now that you have learned all the theory it’s time to start applying that into practice so that you have the required experience to start within the industry. Our expert Project Manager tutor will provide you with 2 case scenarios for you to complete that will be based on real-world situations. You will be provided with the required guidance and support from your tutor so that you can successfully complete your projects which will be later added to your CV. Step 3 - Official exams At this final stage, we will prepare you to take your official Prince2 & Agile Foundation exams. The exams can be taken at one of the approved test centres across the UK or online conveniently from your own home. Guaranteed Job Placement At this point you will have fully completed our Project Management Traineeship and be ready to start work. Through our range of partnerships throughout the UK with Project Management organisations, we are able to place you into an entry level role within your local area. You will be working as either a Project Coordinator or Project Administrator. We guarantee you will be offered a job upon completion or we will refund you 100% of your course fees back. At a one off cost of £1495, or a deposit of £212 followed by 10 interest free monthly instalments of £148, this represents a great opportunity to start a rewarding career in Project Management and have a real career ladder to start climbing. If you are not offered a role at the end of the training we will refund 100% of your course fees. Read through the information? Passionate about starting a new career? Apply now and one of our friendly advisors will be in touch. 'Please note that this is a training course and fees apply

IT Technician Placement Programme - No Experience Required Our training will help you kick-start a new career in IT. We are recruiting for companies who are looking to employ our IT support Traineeship graduates to keep up with their growth. The best part is you will not need any previous experience as full training will be provided. You will also have the reassurance of a job guarantee upon completion. Whether you are working full time, part time or unemployed, this package has the flexibility to be completed at a pace that suits you. The traineeship is broken down into 3 easy steps, which can be finished in as little as 3 months: Step 1 - Online Training The first step is completing a selection of professional, accredited and industry recognised IT Support courses by CompTIA, Microsoft and Cisco. The training is delivered via multimedia rich video tutorials, presentations and quizzes through a portal that you study from home. You will also be assigned an expert tutor to help you throughout your training. Step 2 – Practical Training You will gain the practical experience by using our cutting edge Livelabs. Gaining hands-on experience is essential in today’s IT industry for both certifications and keeping up to date with new technologies. Theory is often not enough these days, companies require hands on practical experience to make sure you're job ready. Step 3 – Official exams You will then go on to sit the CompTIA A+ exams to give you the official certifications which will be recognised worldwide. The CompTIA A+ is the most commonly asked for certificate in entry level IT roles. Guaranteed Job Placement At this point you will have fully completed our IT Support Traineeship and be ready to start work. Through our range of partnerships throughout the UK with IT organisations, we are able to place you into an entry level IT role within your local area. We can guarantee you a starting salary of between £20-30k, working in either an IT Technician/Desktop Support/First Line Support Role. We guarantee you will be offered a job upon completion or we will refund you 100% of your course fees back. At a one off cost of £795, or a deposit of £112 followed by 10 interest free monthly instalments of £78, this represents a great opportunity to start a rewarding career in IT. Read through the information? Passionate about starting a career in IT? Apply now and one of our friendly advisors will be in touch. ‘Please note that this is a training course and fees apply