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Mind BLMK works across our communities to support positive mental health and wellbeing. Working closely with a range of partners, we offer a number of activities from our wellbeing centres and local venues to make a difference to the mental health and wellbeing of people in Bedfordshire, Luton and Milton Keynes, and our aim is to make sure that no-one has to face a mental health problem alone. Title: Blended Team Service Manager Post no: 659 Working base: Biggleswade CMHT (Community Mental Health Teams) SG18 Area covered: Bedfordshire, Luton Contract type: Permanent Hours: 37 hours per week, Monday – Friday Salary: £29,355.00 per annum About the Service and the Role This role is an exciting opportunity to work with the Operational Services Manager (Blended Teams) to manage the daily operations of our Blended Teams functions. This includes managing a core team of workers in a diverse range of projects and services often in partnership with the NHS and other VCSE and community groups. The role will involve multi-agency working and ensuring the continuous development of our services to ensure that they meet the needs of the community and blended team outcomes. Ideally, you will be required to have knowledge of managing remote teams who may be imbedded in NHS services and the ideal candidate would have the skills to support staff with the complex challenges that come with blended working as well as maintaining and building relationships with key stakeholders. You will also be required to hold your own caseload, supporting the teams with more complex service users and cover gaps in services. Key Responsibilities and Service Delivery • Operate a service and ensure outcomes which support individuals with mental health and wellbeing needs in line with Mind BLMK’s and blended team model and contract requirements., • Work with the Operational Services Manager (Blended Teams) and senior managers to ensure the management of an effective workforce including recruitment and performance management challenges, • Ensure that services with complex partnerships and remote teams are effectively managed and maintained, through effective relationship building and multi-agency working., • Ensure regular involvement of service users, volunteer and staff on local service delivery, organisational matters and wider mental health strategies., • Assess suitability for community connection support as part of a blended team approach and support individuals to access the service by utilising in depth knowledge of local voluntary and community services and networks., • To work with individuals to coproduce a plan to address their mental health and wellbeing goals. Enable people to achieve these goals through facilitating access and connecting with appropriate resources., • Enable people to access community resources which may include accompanying them., • Offer support, guidance and help where possible to people to gain confidence, overcome initial fears and seek solutions to any barriers inhibiting attendance., • Take a holistic approach, based on the individuals’ priorities and wider determinants of health that impact on their health and wellbeing, such as debt, poor housing, being unemployed, loneliness and caring responsibilities., • To work as part of an integrated team to ensure the best outcomes for each person accessing the service., • Maintain an effective workforce for the service in line with Mind BLMK’s HR policies, procedures and guidance (recruitment, line management, workload planning, support and development of crisis workers, peer support workers and volunteers). Entitlements/benefits: • 25 days (pro rata) Annual Leave plus Bank Holidays (pro rata), • Auto-enrolment NEST pension scheme (employer contributes 3%, employee contributes 5%), • Health Plan with a wide variety of benefits, • Discounts available through Blue Light Card & Tickets for Good, • In-house and external Learning and Development as appropriate for the role., • Flexible Working On request (in line with Mind BLMK policy on Right to Request Flexible Working) Interested? If you would like to find out more, please click the apply button. You will be directed to our website to complete your application for this position. Mind BLMK has been committed to the Mindful Employer charter and the Disability Confident Employer Scheme since 2008. Please note: Mind BLMK follows Safer Recruitment practices and we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults. Therefore all our roles are subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. No agencies please.

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Job Description: Learn more about the general tasks related to this opportunity below, as well as required skills. Children's Transformation and Commissioning Lead We are supporting a local authority to appoint a senior leader to drive a complex and high-profile Children's Services transformation agenda. This role will lead system-wide improvement across SEND, early help, sufficiency and commissioning, working closely with partners across health, education and the voluntary sector to deliver sustainable change, improve outcomes and reduce financial pressure. Key Areas of Focus • SEND reform, including Safety Valve, demand management and inspection readiness, • Service redesign into localities, strengthening partnership footprints and early intervention, • Strategic leadership of Family Help / Early Help transformation and prevention, • Commissioning and re-commissioning, including market development and partnerships, • Children's homes sufficiency, placements and cost reduction strategies, • Ofsted / SEND inspection readiness, governance and performance improvement About You, • Senior leader (Head of Service / Assistant Director or equivalent), • Strong experience across SEND, commissioning and transformation, • Proven track record delivering sufficiency and inspection improvement, • Experienced in multi-agency system leadership xrnqpay (LA, ICB, VCS) Talent International UK and it's subsidiaries, Digital Gurus, Infinite Talent and Rethink act as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this opportunity, you accept the TandC's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be

A community-focused organization in Luton seeks a Retail Customer Assistant to provide excellent customer service in a busy cafe environment.

This voluntary role allows you to be part of a supportive team dedicated to improving education standards. This position offers a chance to develop new skills and enhance your CV while making a meaningful impact on the community.

A community support organization is seeking a Retail Customer Assistant in Luton.This part-time role involves providing excellent customer service, operating the till, and maintaining hygiene standards in the café.The ideal candidate has some retail experience, great communication skills, and a pos

Royal Voluntary Service has an opportunity available for 2x Retail Customer Assistant's to join our team at Royal Voluntary Service Café Wigmore Valley Park, 66 Eaton Green Road, Luton, LU2 9JB. To ensure the effective operation of the retail outlet and maintain outstanding store standards while pr

Royal Voluntary Service has an opportunity available for 2x Retail Customer Assistant's to join our team at Royal Voluntary Service Café Wigmore Valley Park, 66 Eaton Green Road, Luton, LU2 9JB. To ensure the effective operation of the retail outlet and maintain outstanding store standards while pr

About the role A fantastic opportunity is available for a Brand Expert to join our team at Sytner BMW & MINI Luton As a Sytner Brand Expert, you will be the first point of contact for customers by initiating conversation and building rapport to excite them about the brand. You will promote the benefits and unique selling points of BMW & MINI, accessories and vehicle ownership. This is a full-time role which can typically include weekends to ensure we provide our customers with the highest possible levels of service. About you Ideally, you will have previous experience of working in retail and be able to maintain exceptional customer care in a competitive environment. A passion for delivering excellent customer service is a key attribute of the position, along with a determination to expand your knowledge and inspire others; you will demonstrate enthusiasm and self-motivation to excel in customer service. We offer extensive training to allow you to develop expert knowledge of the BMW & MINI. This role is a fantastic opportunity for those who enjoy meeting people and working for a prestige brand in a highly successful and motivated team. When applying for this role please consider that we require candidates to have customer service experience within a retail environment experience as a minimum requirement for this role. Why Sytner? Sytner Group are delighted to provide an industry-leading benefits package. We are passionate about continuous improvement and building an environment where everyone feels valued, appreciated and able to reach their full potential. Enhanced Holiday Entitlement – 33 days inc. bank holidays Industry-leading Maternity, Paternity and Adoption Pay Career Development Recognition of Long Service every 5 years Discounted Car Schemes High Street Discounts Discounted Gym memberships Cycle to work scheme One day a year paid voluntary / community work At Sytner, our values and the way we behave are important to us. We are committed to creating an equitable working environment where we value and respect every individual's unique contribution, supporting our colleagues to thrive and achieve their full potential. As part of our commitment to Diversity and Inclusion, you have the right to ask for changes / adjustments to job interviews and the recruitment process. For more information around reasonable adjustments and the recruitment process please

Please note this is a training programme with career placement and fees apply* If you are looking to progress a career in computer programming or web development, then this training and placement programme is made for you? Skills shortages in the IT sector are driving the need for qualified, entry-level career seekers and career changers. All you need is a desire to work hard and invest some time and money in yourself to build the foundations for a new career. We help you start your career journey in programming by firstly ensuring you have the necessary industry recognised certifications and skills required to build a career. We ensure you market yourself properly through a structured career driven cv and LinkedIn profile highlighting your skills, any experience, and relevant transferable skills from other roles. Finally, our tutors will help you create a credible portfolio to demonstrate your skills and abilities to potential new employers. We have many years of experience in helping graduates find their first roles in top UK companies and organisations who need to employ entry-level qualified programming staff that can hit the ground running with up-to-date skills gained from this programme. The programme is specifically designed for individuals with none or limited experience but a real desire to start a career. Therefore, please do not apply if you are already an experienced programmer. Whether you are working full-time, part-time or are unemployed, this package has the flexibility to be completed at a pace that suits you and can be completed in as little as a few weeks or a few months (see steps 1 to 4 below). Study timings are approximate and assume you can study for a minimum 5 hours per week. *Training times will be reduced if you are able to invest more time each week. Stage 1 – Learn HTML and CSS (*up to 12 weeks) The first step is completing a selection of professional and industry-recognised courses. We have carefully selected these courses to give you the most out of both your learning and employment journey. • HTML Essentials (*up to 6 weeks), • CSS Essentials (*up to weeks) Training is delivered through multimedia rich video tutorials, presentations and quizzes using an online portal enabling you to study online from anywhere you choose. You will also be assigned an expert tutor and a support mentor who will work with you 1-2-1 or in group sessions to provide additional training and support. Once the HTML & CSS courses are complete, your trainer will move you forward to the next stage. Stage 2 – Additional Online Training (*up to 12 weeks) The second step includes a selection of more advanced courses to get you up to speed for what is required and relevant for many entry level programming roles and help you get a step ahead. • Learn the Command Line (*1.5 weeks), • Learn Git & GitHub (*1.5 weeks), • Learn JavaScript (*1.5 weeks), • Learn Python 3 (*1.5 weeks) JavaScript forms the foundation of almost everything you see on the Internet. Therefore, this is an essential addition language in building your programming and development foundation. Python is a highly versatile programming language and due to its relatively “easy to understand” commands now one of the most common programming languages used. You can use it for both small and complex tasks, and it is used across many different industries broadening your scope of opportunity. Step 3 - Building a Portfolio Website Project (1 week) Your tutor will provide you with some exercises and guidelines to help you build your own personalised portfolio. Having a strong portfolio to which demonstrates and showcases your range of skills and ability is essential within a programming career. In addition, we will now provide additional Study Courses for your continued development and broadening of your skills. Completion of these course is voluntary but recommended. • AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner, • Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate Step 4 – Entry Level Coding placement (£25K - £40k) We will now work with you to help you secure your first role in a role utilising your new skills in a coding, programming, or web development role. Entry level roles typically start between £25K - £40k dependant on any prior knowledge or experience you may have. There are many entry level roles where your newly learned skills can be applied meaning a vast array of opportunities are now available to you. Examples of some of these are listed below: - • Junior Developer, • Website Support Developer, • Junior Web Developer, • Content Editor, • Wordpress Developer, • Junior Software Developer, • Junior Front or Back End Development, • Development Support We have been helping career changers and new career seekers gain new careers since 2009 and we are a CompTIA Gold Partner, accredited by the BCS (Chartered Institute of IT/ British Computer Society) to ensure we provide the highest levels of training. We also have a 4.9 Trustpilot rating and numerous testimonials available on our website. Our money back Job Guarantee Due to our success and confidence in the results we deliver, and the skills shortage for entry-level coding staff we guarantee you will secure a job upon completion of your study programme, or we will refund you 100% of your course fees back. This is subject to our terms of learning/ terms of business. Qualification for this programme? To ensure we maintain a high level of support for our candidates, we limit spaces to this programme. Apply before the deadline and one of our consultants will speak with you to check your eligibility for the programme

Title: Social Worker - Family First Division: Children's Services Grade: L7 - M1 PURPOSE OF THE ROLE To work within a multi-disciplinary Family Help Team delivering early help and child in need services. The team includes social workers, family help practitioners, psychologists, police community support officers, CAMHS workers, adult mental health nurses, health visitors, youth workers, housing officers and voluntary sector partners. You will assess children and families, analyse risk and need, and develop effective care plans. The role involves working closely with children, young people and families, completing statutory visits, parenting assessments and coordinating multi-agency support to safeguard and promote welfare. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES 1. Assessment & Safeguarding Complete high-quality, holistic assessments using the Department for Education guidance and Luton's Effective Support document. Lead multi-agency planning to address child protection concerns and children in need., 2. Statutory Duties Undertake duties under the Children Act 1989 including care proceedings, adoption/permanency planning, risk assessments and investigations. Obtain and implement Court Orders and represent the Council in court., 3. Planning & Intervention Create SMART plans aligned with the Practice Framework. Ensure needs are met through negotiation and collaboration. Promote anti-discriminatory practice and empower families., 4. Direct Work Build positive relationships with children and families. Ensure children's voices, wishes and feelings are heard and influence planning., 5. Recording & Compliance Maintain accurate and timely case records on Liquid Logic in line with GDPR and council standards., 6. Court & Reporting Prepare court reports and witness statements. Work in line with Luton Borough Council policies and procedures., 7. CPD & Development Engage in supervision, training and professional development through the Social Work Academy and Research in Practice. WORKING ENVIRONMENT Hybrid working (community, office and home-based). Regular home visits (often lone working, risk assessed). Exposure to emotional strain and occasional challenging behaviour. Attendance at meetings across multiple locations. CONTEXT Luton 2040 is a vision for a healthy, fair and sustainable town where no one lives in poverty and children can thrive. This role forms part of the Families First for Children Pathfinder Programme (Apply online only)), investing over £45 million into reforming: Family Help Child Protection Family Network Support Packages Safeguarding Partnerships The new system includes: * Multi-disciplinary Family Help services * Specialist child protection response * Greater use of family networks and family group decision making * Strengthened multi-agency leadership CAREER DEVELOPMENT Clear progression pathway from Newly Qualified Social Worker to Senior Practitioner, Deputy Team Manager and Team Manager. Ongoing mentoring and structured career development support. PERSON SPECIFICATION Essential Substantial post-qualifying social work experience Experience working with children and families Registered with Social Work England Strong knowledge of Children Act 1989 and safeguarding legislation Ability to assess risk and need in complex cases Experience of court work Strong written and verbal communication skills Ability to manage high-risk cases with minimal supervision Ability to meet deadlines and maintain high-quality records Understanding of equality and anti-discriminatory practice Ability to undertake home visits across the borough Willingness to occasionally work outside core hours Connect2Luton is a trading style of Luton & Kent Commercial Services LLP - A joint venture between Luton Borough Council & Commercial Services Kent Ltd. Connect2Luton is an equal opportunities Employment Agency & Business. It positively encourages applications from all suitably qualified and eligible candidates

About the role Sytner Logistics Centre currently has a great opportunity available for a Bodyshop Prepper/Painter to join our talented team. As a Sytner Bodyshop Prepper/Painter, you will be responsible for carrying out repairs on vehicles. You must have the ability to competently carry out repairs to a high level of quality in set timescales. You will be repairing and painting panels on vehicles and ensure the repairs are to a very high standard. Sytner Painters work a variety of flexible patterns which can typically include weekends on rota to ensure we provide our customers with the highest possible levels of service. About You Previous experience as a Bodyshop Prepper/Painter is essential. Experience in a similar Bodyshop environment is beneficial as we are looking for an individual who has the ability to operate efficiently in a fast-paced environment. We are looking for someone who is passionate to deliver the highest possible standard of repair with strong attention to detail. Strong time management and organisational skills are also required as you will ensure that assigned jobs are completed within estimated times. When applying for this role please consider that we require candidates to have experience within a Bodyshop environment in the automotive industry as a minimum requirement for this position. Why Sytner? Sytner Group are delighted to provide an industry-leading benefits package. We are passionate about continuous improvement and building an environment where everyone feels valued, appreciated and able to reach their full potential. Enhanced Holiday Entitlement – 33 days inc. bank holidays Industry-leading Maternity, Paternity and Adoption Pay Career Development Recognition of Long Service every 5 years Discounted Car Schemes High Street Discounts Discounted Gym memberships Cycle to work scheme One day a year paid voluntary / community work At Sytner, our values and the way we behave are important to us. We are committed to creating an equitable working environment where we value and respect every individual's unique contribution, supporting our colleagues to thrive and achieve their full potential. As part of our commitment to Diversity and Inclusion, you have the right to ask for changes / adjustments to job interviews and the recruitment process. For more information around reasonable adjustments and the recruitment process please

Sytner Logistics are looking for a Mechanical Technician to join their Workshop team, the role includes used car inspections, some new car PDI work, mechanically preparing used car stock for retail sale and general service and maintenance work. All jobs are internal, as the site processes internal work only. About you You will be a team-player who is comfortable operating in a fast-paced environment where there are set processes and procedures. You must be a qualified Mechancial Technician with an industry recognised qualification. Ideally, you will have the ability to work within given timescales and the ability to tackle all aspects of vehicle repairs and servicing. Why Sytner? Sytner Group are delighted to provide an industry-leading benefits package. We are passionate about continuous improvement and building an environment where everyone feels valued, appreciated and able to reach their full potential. Enhanced Holiday Entitlement – 33 days inc. bank holidays Industry-leading Maternity, Paternity and Adoption Pay Career Development Recognition of Long Service every 5 years Discounted Car Schemes High Street Discounts Discounted Gym memberships Cycle to work scheme One day a year paid voluntary / community work At Sytner, our values and the way we behave are important to us. We are committed to creating an equitable working environment where we value and respect every individual's unique contribution, supporting our colleagues to thrive and achieve their full potential. As part of our commitment to Diversity and Inclusion, you have the right to ask for changes / adjustments to job interviews and the recruitment process. For more information around reasonable adjustments and the recruitment process please

We pride ourselves on being a great place to work, where everyone feels fairly treated and enjoys their work in a welcoming and friendly environment. We're a not-for-profit housing association that has been providing affordable housing in Luton and South Bedfordshire since 1962. We currently have several fantastic opportunities for a support worker to help our hostel customers make the move to independent living. We firmly believe in proactively supporting our customers to improve their lives and we want to coach them to realise their goals, moving from supported housing to an independent way of life. The Role You'll carry out assessments of new customers, devise and implement support plans and risk management plans; conduct regular coaching sessions and support the Service Managers, participate in group and one to one intervention with customers of a specialist nature (e.g. CT informed interventions, motivational interviewing or harm minimisation interventions) where possible. You'll also participate in reflective practice sessions with regards to supporting customers with complex needs; utilise your knowledge, skills and experience to recognise difficult or challenging resident situations, supporting colleagues to influence and bring about positive change to the customers behaviour, all whilst ensuring that customers are fully informed of their rights and responsibilities. There will be mandatory training to take part in during your induction, which takes place during the working day as a general rule, so you'll need to be available for this. The Person The successful candidate will have experience working with vulnerable people within a customer centred environment and will have an awareness of social issues such as homelessness, well-being, support services and affordability. You will be self-motivated, have excellent communication skills, be IT literate and a confident decision maker and highly organised, enabling you to plan and prioritise effectively. Ideally, you will have evidence of community-based work/voluntary work and have experience in social care or housing-related sector. You will have a real passion for supporting and empowering others, with a non-judgemental approach. A full clean UK driving licence with access to your own vehicle for work purposes is preferred. Please note, this role will be subject to an enhanced DBS check. So, if you welcome the challenge, and like to work in a collaborative and authentic way that gets results, we'd love to hear from you. In return we can offer various amazing company perks including 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, access to health plans, discounts and regular rewards. Connect2Employment is a trading style of Luton & Kent Commercial Services LLP - A joint venture between Luton Borough Council & Commercial Services Kent Ltd. Connect2Employment is an equal opportunities Employment Agency & Business. It positively encourages applications from all suitably qualified and eligible candidates

SOCIAL WORKER - S12 Doctor Department: Population and Wellbeing Grade: M1 Connect2Luton are excited to recruit a Social Worker - Best interest assessor. PURPOSE OF POST: Working closely with adults within the Borough of Luton, you will fulfil the duties and responsibilities of Best Interest Assessor (BIA) / Court of Protection (CoP) Social Worker in the Adult Safeguarding Team, completing comprehensive person centred assessments to a high standard in determining whether applications made by Managing Authorities to deprive a person of their liberty meet the legal criterion and are in the person's best interests, as outlined in the Mental Capacity Act 2005, Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards, Code of Practice and subsequent case law. PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES: Undertake the role of the BIA / CoP Social Worker in line with legislation, case law and local policy, completing all supporting assessments within statutory timescales, as outlined within the Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DoLS). Obtaining, evaluating and analysing complex evidence and differing views and weighing them appropriately in decision making, you will identify and action a proposed deprivation of liberty, assessing whether or not this is within best interest and submit relevant reports to the Supervisory Body or Court of Protection Monitor, and support ASC Community Teams to monitor practice, to ensure recommended conditions are adhered to in accordance with legislation and case law, undertaking timely reviews and / or renewals of existing DoLS and CoP authorisation's, ensuring appropriate contact and communication is maintained with Managing Authorities Maintain comprehensive and accurate case records, producing high quality reports and correspondence for a variety of audiences, including but not limited to, court, meetings, panels, conferences and other agencies Take accountability of decisions and judgements made in carrying out the duties of the role, presenting cases at legal hearings and exercising the appropriate use of independence, authority and autonomy, using it to inform practice, together with consultation and supervision Make appropriate recommendations regarding the appointment of Relevant Persons Representative in line with legislation and to escalate any objection cases to the Court of Protection in line with case law Demonstrate through your practice a strong commitment and comprehensive understanding of mental capacity, deprivation of liberty and safeguarding, including critical reflection and analysis of challenging cases, changing contexts at local and national levels, awareness of current issues and evidence based practice research. You will use this knowledge to provide professional support, education, advice and guidance to staff across various agencies in Luton and members of the public Assist the Specialist DoLS Practitioner and Advanced Practitioner in helping staff to develop skills and expertise in the areas of mental capacity, deprivation of liberty and safeguarding, providing coaching and mentoring to social care staff, as requested Maintain efficient and reliable liaison with other statutory and voluntary agencies, as well as Council departments, having particular regard to effective working relationships in ensuring Managing Authorities are aware of their responsibilities in ensuring no person is deprived of their liberty without lawful authorisation SKILLS and EXPERIENCES: Demonstrable post qualification experience with adults, families, carers and professionals Able to undertake challenging and high risk assessments, identifying degrees of priority and urgency, accurately applying legal reasoning and making sound professional judgements, keeping and maintaining high quality records on the case recording system Able to analyse conflicting information, giving appropriate weighting in decision making Able to act as an independent practitioner, exercising the appropriate use of authority and autonomy to promote sensitive ethical practice which acknowledges any potential conflict Able to assess and manage risk and conflict to produce positive and proportionate outcomes for individuals Able to work collaboratively and communicate effectively with individuals and representatives of other agencies working with or in the best interests of vulnerable adults Recognised Social Work qualification Post qualification module(s) or diploma in social work, with a demonstrable commitment to undertake further professional development Qualified Best Interest Assessor Current Health and Care Professions Council Registration (HCPC) Flexible and able to occasionally work outside normal office hours in a range of public or private settings Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Clearance Connect2Luton is a trading style of Luton & Kent Commercial Services LLP - A joint venture between Luton Borough Council & Commercial Services Kent Ltd. Connect2Luton is an equal opportunities Employment Agency & Business. It positively encourages applications from all suitably qualified and eligible candidates

About the role Sytner Logistics is looking for someone to support our busy Yard Team, organising drivers, transporters, booking vehicles in and also out, basic vehicle inspections and general vehicle movements in the Yard. The role will also consist of fuelling vehicles, washing cars, moving vehicles to other dealerships. About you You will have excellent organisational skills along with good attention to detail. You will also have knowledge about Vehicles. A full valid UK driving licence will be of benefit. Why Sytner? Sytner Group are delighted to provide an industry-leading benefits package. We are passionate about continuous improvement and building an environment where everyone feels valued, appreciated and able to reach their full potential. Enhanced Holiday Entitlement – 33 days inc. bank holidays Industry-leading Maternity, Paternity and Adoption Pay Career Development Recognition of Long Service every 5 years Discounted Car Schemes High Street Discounts Discounted Gym memberships Cycle to work scheme One day a year paid voluntary / community work At Sytner, our values and the way we behave are important to us. We are committed to creating an equitable working environment where we value and respect every individual's unique contribution, supporting our colleagues to thrive and achieve their full potential. As part of our commitment to Diversity and Inclusion, you have the right to ask for changes / adjustments to job interviews and the recruitment process. For more information around reasonable adjustments and the recruitment process please

Practice Manager - Youth Justice Temporary | Up to £45.48 per hour Location: Luton Department: Youth Partnership Service Connect2Socialwork is recruiting an experienced Practice Manager on behalf of Luton Borough Council within their Children, Families & Education directorate. This is a key leadership role within the Youth Partnership Service, focused on delivering high-quality, safe and effective services that achieve positive outcomes for children, young people, families and victims, while protecting the public from serious harm. About the Role As Practice Manager, you will be responsible for the day-to-day operational management and service delivery of the Youth Partnership Service. You will provide professional supervision, oversight and support to staff, ensuring practice is compliant with legislation, local procedures, national standards and best practice. You will play a vital role in driving quality, managing risk and supporting continuous improvement within a multi-agency service. Key Responsibilities You will: Lead the daily operations of the Youth Partnership Service to achieve the best possible outcomes for children, young people, families and victims Provide oversight and management of high-risk cases, with a specific focus on risk of serious harm and vulnerability Offer caseload management, practice guidance and professional supervision across the service in line with recognised standards Lead on specific areas of quality practice, contributing to service development and improvement Support the development and delivery of strategic objectives in collaboration with the Deputy Head of Service Recruit, supervise, appraise, motivate and develop staff from a range of partner agencies, accounting for differing employment policies and statutory requirements Ensure effective partnership working across statutory, voluntary, community and government organisationsSkills & Experience To be successful in this role, you will have: Extensive experience working with children and young people in a statutory setting, including oversight of operational performance Significant experience of complex decision-making within youth or children's services, with strong analytical skills Proven problem-solving abilities, demonstrating sound judgement, emotional resilience and professionalism A strong track record of leading or contributing to multi-agency teams within children's social care or youth justice services Demonstrable experience of effective partnership working across a wide range of agenciesRequirements Enhanced DBS clearance (required due to the nature of the role) Willingness to disclose convictions, cautions or bind-overs in line with DBS and statutory requirementsTo apply for this role or to discuss the opportunity in confidence, please contact Lisa Hallinan at Connect2socialwork Email: / Phone: (phone number removed) Connect2Socialwork is a trading style of Commercial Services Trading LTD - A company wholly owned by Kent County Council. Connect2Socialwork is an equal opportunities Employment Agency & Business. It positively encourages applications from all suitably qualified and eligible candidates

We pride ourselves on being a great place to work, where everyone feels fairly treated and enjoys their work in a welcoming and friendly environment. We're a not-for-profit housing association that has been providing affordable housing in Luton and South Bedfordshire since 1962. We currently have several fantastic opportunities for a support worker to help our hostel customers make the move to independent living. We firmly believe in proactively supporting our customers to improve their lives and we want to coach them to realise their goals, moving from supported housing to an independent way of life. The Role You'll carry out assessments of new customers, devise and implement support plans and risk management plans; conduct regular coaching sessions and support the Service Managers, participate in group and one to one intervention with customers of a specialist nature (e.g. CT informed interventions, motivational interviewing or harm minimisation interventions) where possible. You'll also participate in reflective practice sessions with regards to supporting customers with complex needs; utilise your knowledge, skills and experience to recognise difficult or challenging resident situations, supporting colleagues to influence and bring about positive change to the customers behaviour, all whilst ensuring that customers are fully informed of their rights and responsibilities. There will be mandatory training to take part in during your induction, which takes place during the working day as a general rule, so you'll need to be available for this. This role will be based at our mother and baby unit as well as our all female hostel, therefore the role will be across multiple sites. A knowledge of safeguarding of vulnerable adults and children will be beneficial, although training will be provided. The Person This position is only open to females due to the role and the genuine occupational requirement. This is in accordance with the Equality Act 2010, Part 1, Schedule 9. The successful candidate will have experience working with vulnerable people within a customer centred environment and will have an awareness of social issues such as homelessness, well-being, support services and affordability. You will be self-motivated, have excellent communication skills, be IT literate and a confident decision maker and highly organised, enabling you to plan and prioritise effectively. Ideally, you will have evidence of community-based work/voluntary work and have experience in social care or housing-related sector. You will have a real passion for supporting and empowering others, with a non-judgemental approach. A full clean UK driving licence with access to your own vehicle for work purposes is preferred. Please note, this role will be subject to an enhanced DBS check. So, if you welcome the challenge, and like to work in a collaborative and authentic way that gets results, we'd love to hear from you. In return we can offer various amazing company perks including 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, access to health plans, discounts and regular rewards. Connect2Employment is a trading style of Luton & Kent Commercial Services LLP - A joint venture between Luton Borough Council & Commercial Services Kent Ltd. Connect2Employment is an equal opportunities Employment Agency & Business. It positively encourages applications from all suitably qualified and eligible candidates

Please note this is a training programme with career placement and fees apply* If you are looking to progress a career in computer programming or web development, then this training and placement programme is made for you? Skills shortages in the IT sector are driving the need for qualified, entry-level career seekers and career changers. All you need is a desire to work hard and invest some time and money in yourself to build the foundations for a new career. We help you start your career journey in programming by firstly ensuring you have the necessary industry recognised certifications and skills required to build a career. We ensure you market yourself properly through a structured career driven cv and LinkedIn profile highlighting your skills, any experience, and relevant transferable skills from other roles. Finally, our tutors will help you create a credible portfolio to demonstrate your skills and abilities to potential new employers. We have many years of experience in helping graduates find their first roles in top UK companies and organisations who need to employ entry-level qualified programming staff that can hit the ground running with up-to-date skills gained from this programme. The programme is specifically designed for individuals with none or limited experience but a real desire to start a career. Therefore, please do not apply if you are already an experienced programmer. Whether you are working full-time, part-time or are unemployed, this package has the flexibility to be completed at a pace that suits you and can be completed in as little as a few weeks or a few months (see steps 1 to 4 below). Study timings are approximate and assume you can study for a minimum 5 hours per week. *Training times will be reduced if you are able to invest more time each week. Stage 1 – Learn HTML and CSS (*up to 12 weeks) The first step is completing a selection of professional and industry-recognised courses. We have carefully selected these courses to give you the most out of both your learning and employment journey. * HTML Essentials (*up to 6 weeks) * CSS Essentials (*up to weeks) Training is delivered through multimedia rich video tutorials, presentations and quizzes using an online portal enabling you to study online from anywhere you choose. You will also be assigned an expert tutor and a support mentor who will work with you 1-2-1 or in group sessions to provide additional training and support. Once the HTML & CSS courses are complete, your trainer will move you forward to the next stage. Stage 2 – Additional Online Training (*up to 12 weeks) The second step includes a selection of more advanced courses to get you up to speed for what is required and relevant for many entry level programming roles and help you get a step ahead. * Learn the Command Line (*1.5 weeks) * Learn Git & GitHub (*1.5 weeks) * Learn JavaScript (*1.5 weeks) * Learn Python 3 (*1.5 weeks) JavaScript forms the foundation of almost everything you see on the Internet. Therefore, this is an essential addition language in building your programming and development foundation. Python is a highly versatile programming language and due to its relatively “easy to understand” commands now one of the most common programming languages used. You can use it for both small and complex tasks, and it is used across many different industries broadening your scope of opportunity. Step 3 - Building a Portfolio Website Project (1 week) Your tutor will provide you with some exercises and guidelines to help you build your own personalised portfolio. Having a strong portfolio to which demonstrates and showcases your range of skills and ability is essential within a programming career. In addition, we will now provide additional Study Courses for your continued development and broadening of your skills. Completion of these course is voluntary but recommended. * AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner * Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate Step 4 – Entry Level Coding placement We will now work with you to help you secure your first role in a role utilising your new skills in a coding, programming, or web development role. There are many entry level roles where your newly learned skills can be applied meaning a vast array of opportunities are now available to you. Examples of some of these are listed below: - * Junior Developer * Website Support Developer * Junior Web Developer * Content Editor * Wordpress Developer * Junior Software Developer * Junior Front or Back End Development * Development Support We have been helping career changers and new career seekers gain new careers since 2009 and we are a CompTIA Gold Partner, accredited by the BCS (Chartered Institute of IT/ British Computer Society) to ensure we provide the highest levels of training. We also have a 4.9 Trustpilot rating and numerous testimonials available on our website. Our money back Job Guarantee Due to our success and confidence in the results we deliver, and the skills shortage for entry-level coding staff we guarantee you will secure a job upon completion of your study programme, or we will refund you 100% of your course fees back. This is subject to our terms of learning/ terms of business. Qualification for this programme? To ensure we maintain a high level of support for our candidates, we limit spaces to this programme. Apply before the deadline and one of our consultants will speak with you to check your eligibility for the programme

Job Description** We are seeking a Social Worker (Family Help) for a local government client in Luton, Bedfordshire. To join the multi-disciplinary Family Help team that will consist of social workers, family help practitioners, psychologists, police community support officers, attendance support officers, speech and language therapists, DWP work coaches, CAMHS workers, and adult mental health nurses, health visitors, attendance support officers, youth workers, early years workers, prevent workers, DA workers, housing officers, and other voluntary sector partners with responsibility for early help and child in need functions.—hybrid community-based, office and home. Responsibilities You will: Assess the needs of children and families, analysing information to support the development of care plans. To work closely with children, young people and their families, other staff within the service and partner agencies to provide support and protection for children and young people in need and at risk. Assessing their needs to plan and implement suitable multi-agency interventions and service provisions, including completing assessments, statutory visits and parenting assessments. Knowledge & Experience Requirements Substantial post-qualifying experience in social work, working with children and families in difficulties. Able to make professional judgements in a multi-disciplinary setting, assessing the needs of children and families. Able to work with vulnerable and challenging cases, where there may be issues of risk, with minimum supervision. Able to communicate effectively and appropriately (orally and in writing) and work with service users, which will include children and with a wide range of other professionals. Able to maintain high-quality records, write clear, concise reports and correspondence dealing with complex issues. Able to work with the Local Authority's recording system for case recording. Able to work as part of a team, using own initiative and sharing expertise. Able to work to strict deadlines and targets which may have conflicting timescales. Able to influence service delivery by identifying gaps in service, including negotiating resource demands. Use evidence-based practice to inform decision-making about care plans. Able to lead/participate and chair multi-disciplinary meetings. Able to undertake statutory duties under the Children Act 1989. Ability to manage crisis intervention and adhere to health and safety policies. In-depth knowledge of legislation and statutory responsibilities relating to Children and Family Services, including appropriate Quality standards. Knowledge and Understanding of child development, issues of family dynamics, and current issues in society. Demonstrable Understanding of service eligibility criteria concerning need and of risk of significant harm. Able to visit children and families in their own homes (regularly) throughout the borough. Able to work outside normal core office hours (occasionally). Qualification – Essential Social Work qualification (must have completed within the last two years). Registered with Social Work England. Advanced user –Microsoft Office, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, social media. Essential Compliance Requirements 3 Years of References Enhanced Adults DBS Diamond Blaque Group, a leading public-sector provider, is acting as the employment agency for this vacancy. Our organisation is deeply committed to fostering an environment of equal opportunity and diversity in the workplace