Job summary We are looking for an experienced SMHL Team Lead (Band 7) at our Crisis Line/111MH Option service. The service is a 24/7 mental health crisis line for anyone who may be in crisis and in urgent need of help with their mental health. To be successful in this role you will share our passion, desire and empathetic approach to supporting people of all ages with complex mental health needs. o Be experienced in risk assessment and management o Be comfortable in a fast-paced and varied role o Have ability to work autonomously This role is suitable for Registered Mental Health Nurses, Occupational Therapists and Social Workers who are registered with their relevant professional body (NMC/HCPC/Social Work England). We have a new office base in Worthing and there will be a requirement to be office based for this role. You will be required to supervise and support an evolving and growing team are who taking calls and supporting callers in self-defined crises across Sussex. For this role you will be required to work a mixture of shifts , over the seven-day period. However, we do our best to fulfil our service requirement and ensure our team work the hours that suit their home life where we can. If it works for you and works for the role, we'll do our best to make it happen. Our Current shifts patterns are Early (07:00-15:00), L1 (13:00-21:00) More information can be found on the attached Job Description . Main duties of the job We are looking for a motivated leader for the management of both operational and clinical matters including the review and development of policy relating to practice. The post holder will provide clinical and managerial leadership to monitor and develop the practice of SMHL staff. They will be required to develop and participate in the delivery of a supervision structure for team members and within this process ensuring staff within the service area are compliant with professional regulations. They will take a lead on quality audits within the team and provide regular feedback to staff. We are looking for staff confident in running a training programme for both substantive and bank staff and also ensuring all mandatory training is undertaken. To ensure feedback loops with the organization through team brief and other communication routes within the care group. The post holder will participate in working groups or service development forums to develop policies, protocols or guidelines relevant to multidisciplinary / multi agency clinical team and to ensure any such development is shared across relevant care groups or identified staff groups. They will ensure quantitative and qualitative data measures (relevant to your care group) are produced, monitored and reviewed with the team, ensuring staff involvement. They will lead on designated projects as required About us Career Progression: We know that building on your personal and professional development are key to providing the best patient care. We are committed to providing a working environment where you can progress your career, build your knowledge base and develop your skillset. Living and working in West Sussex: Our staff know how amazing it is to live and work in West Sussex and we'd love you to experience that too by coming to work with us. West Sussex offers an attractive mix of rolling countryside, picturesque coastline, vibrant towns as well as the Cathedral city of Chichester. It also has excellent connections to London and Gatwick Airport If you need to relocate, we know this can be a massive decision for you and your family. You can rest assured that we will do our best to support you every step of the way. Key Benefits: Excellent NHS Pension, Generous holiday entitlement (starting at 27 days + 8 bank holidays), Access to a host of NHS discount schemes (Blue Light Card, Health Service discounts, discounted petrol etc.), Free parking on-site, Access to full psychological support, via our internal wellbeing team,. Equality, Diversity and Inclusion: Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust is committed to becoming a diverse employer and inclusive workplace in which people from all backgrounds can belong and pursue enriching careers. I For more information on the SPFT Recruitment Process and FAQs please:click here Details Date posted 04 July 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 7 Salary £46,148 to £52,809 a year per annum / pro rata for part time Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time, Part-time, Job share Reference number 354-AB-20941 Job locations Swandean Arundel Road Worthing BN13 3EP Job description Job responsibilities Increased rates of pay for unsocial hours (some weekend and evening work) as set out under the Agenda for Change (AfC) guidelines. Working at Crisis Line/111MH Option: You will be joining a friendly, supportive and dedicated team responding to Sussex-wide callers. The service is free and is available to anyone of any age who is concerned about their own mental health or that of a relative or friend. This includes carers and healthcare professionals. The Sussex Mental Healthline is staffed by a team of experienced mental health clinicians and operators. Although we are not a counselling service, all our staff will listen and help callers to identify and clarify their immediate problems and to explore ways of coping or suggest alternative avenues of help Job description Job responsibilities Increased rates of pay for unsocial hours (some weekend and evening work) as set out under the Agenda for Change (AfC) guidelines. Working at Crisis Line/111MH Option: You will be joining a friendly, supportive and dedicated team responding to Sussex-wide callers. The service is free and is available to anyone of any age who is concerned about their own mental health or that of a relative or friend. This includes carers and healthcare professionals. The Sussex Mental Healthline is staffed by a team of experienced mental health clinicians and operators. Although we are not a counselling service, all our staff will listen and help callers to identify and clarify their immediate problems and to explore ways of coping or suggest alternative avenues of help Person Specification Qualifications Essential Registered RMN or Allied Health Professional with current registration and relevant mental health experience appropriate to the job role. Educated to minimum diploma level with a relevant qualification or equivalent experience Completion of Mentorship Course/ENB equivalent Evidence of CPD/post registration training in relevant service area Knowledge/Experience Essential Significant experience of and demonstrable achievement in clinical practice Experience of providing professional support/supervision and motivation of staff Understanding of Health and Social Care Governance Experience of managing staff Awareness of Trust policies and service specification Person Specification Qualifications Essential Registered RMN or Allied Health Professional with current registration and relevant mental health experience appropriate to the job role. Educated to minimum diploma level with a relevant qualification or equivalent experience Completion of Mentorship Course/ENB equivalent Evidence of CPD/post registration training in relevant service area Knowledge/Experience Essential Significant experience of and demonstrable achievement in clinical practice Experience of providing professional support/supervision and motivation of staff Understanding of Health and Social Care Governance Experience of managing staff Awareness of Trust policies and service specification Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab) . From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab) . UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab) . From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab) . UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Employer details Employer name Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust Address Swandean Arundel Road Worthing BN13 3EP Employer's website https://www.sussexpartnership.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab) Employer details Employer name Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust Address Swandean Arundel Road Worthing BN13 3EP Employer's website https://www.sussexpartnership.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab). Location : Swandean, Arundel Road, BN13 3EP Worthing, United Kingdom

Job Description Based at Angus House, Orchardbank Business Park, Forfar. This job is workstyle 3 You will have the opportunity to benefit from our flexible and agile working practices. This means you will work from a variety of locations including working from council buildings and you can work from home to best suit your work, meetings and collaboration. Angus Health & Social Care Partnership are seeking a Research and Information Officer to play a crucial role in collecting and compiling Scottish Government aggregate returns and key performance indicators. This position involves providing statistical analysis and interpretation of information, producing management reports, and contributing to the development of a robust performance management framework. The successful candidate will also be responsible for developing and implementing quality assurance systems, responding to information requests, supporting policy development, and providing training to staff. A key aspect of the role is to ensure effective information systems are in place and to comply with all data protection laws. The ideal candidate will possess an HND in IT or equivalent, along with excellent numeracy, IT, and communication skills. Essential requirements include knowledge of statistical software packages, experience in data analysis and report production, and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team to meet deadlines. Desirable qualifications include a degree in IT/Information Management or a related subject, and experience with Business Objects, QGIS, and Pentana. Please note interviews will be held - to be confirmed. Requirements Please refer to job outline and person specification for further details and requirements for this job. About Angus Council Please refer to the "applicant guidance" document when completing your application form and to the "welcome to Angus" document and our website https://www.angus.gov.uk/jobs_and_training/working_for_angus_council for more information about working for Angus Council. The Individual We are happy to discuss flexible working during the recruitment process for this position. This means we are open to a conversation about working patterns and the flexibility that is available for this role whilst managing the workload. We offer a guaranteed job interview to the following people who meet the essential criteria on application for a job: Those with disabilities, recognised caring responsibilities, care experienced young people and ex-armed forces personnel. This also applies to our own employees with caring responsibilities, young people on apprenticeships and placements who meet the essential criteria for the job.. Location : Forfar, DD8 1AX

Practice Development Co-ordinator Job description Recording is an integral and crucial aspect of social care. It is not merely an administrative burden to complete promptly, but it is central to delivering effective and person-centred support. By making meticulous recording a cornerstone of our work, we enhance our practice and the support we provide to individuals. Specifically, the person in this role will provide support to staff enabling them to utilise the Liquid-Logic Adult System (LAS). This includes developing and delivering regular training programmes to ensure staff proficiency in the systems usage. Furthermore, this role will contribute to the development and maintenance of the Adult Social Care practice guidance manual. This entails updating LAS manuals, practice guidance for LAS, and ensuring that relevant guidance is provided in various formats, including written materials and videos, to support staff effectively. Additionally, this role will support the production of regular and ad hoc internal communications for Adult Social Care staff. These communications serve as a means of keeping staff informed about practice and system changes. This role will also provide support to staff regarding any system or LAS changes through delivering LAS training programs and one-to-one support as necessary. Furthermore, this role will develop and support quality assurance mechanisms, including audits and surveys, to identify practice quality issues and provide guidance on necessary changes. By analysing information from completed audits, this role will identify relevant actions to support the correct use of the LAS system and dynamically respond to the needs of the services through practice and LAS audits. Support will be provided to staff members both virtually and in person, dependent upon their individual needs and requirements. The role requires an understanding of Adult Social Care statutory duties. There will be a requirement that the post holder supports the workforce to understand how to record to evidence statutory duties have been met. Building a positive culture across the workforce that sees recording as positive process to evidence needs, safeguard and where possible prevent the need for long term services. We are investing in our workforce and are promoting opportunities to our under-represented groups. We value equality, diversity and inclusion and are focused on increasing the diversity of our workforce, particularly the number of Black, Asian, Minority Ethnic, Disabled and LGBTQ+ people, so that our teams reflect the communities in the city we serve. We are also supporting staff with unpaid caring responsibilities to work flexibly. It is a great time to join us and we welcome your application. Under the Disability Confident Scheme, disabled applicants, who meet the essential criteria of this job, are guaranteed an interview. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety of children and vulnerable adults and expect all staff to share this commitment. All successful candidates will be required to complete an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service Check. If you are appointed to this role, your starting salary will be at the bottom of the grade. If you provide payslip evidence that your basic pay is greater than the bottom of the grade, we will consider starting you at the point of minimum advantage within the grade. Equality of pay is extremely important to us. All roles at Sheffield City Council are going through an evaluation process which may result in changes to some pay arrangements from 2026. Find out more on our Sheffield City Council. Location : Sheffield, South Yorkshire, United Kingdom

Do you want to work in an award winning Agency with fantastic earning potentials? If so, keep reading! Twice listed in the 100 fastest growing companies in Britain, the Prospero Group are a multi-sector recruitment business specialising in public sector and technical recruitment. Working in recruitment is tough but can also be extremely financially rewarding for those competent and dedicated individuals. Prospero has a long term 85% staff retention, and this is testament to our dedication towards our investment in training and development, meeting the career aspirations of our staff, the culture, a supportive and mentoring environment, resources and packages on offer. Voted as 'Outstanding' by our employees in the 'B100 Best Companies To Work For'. Prospero Group are recruiting for a Senior Recruitment Consultant to join our brilliant Newcastle office! What You'll Do: Client Relationship Management: Develop and maintain strong, lasting relationships with clients Candidate Sourcing: Identify, screen, and interview top-tier candidates. End-to-End Recruitment Process: Manage the recruitment cycle from initial client engagement through to candidate placement, ensuring a seamless process for both clients and candidates. Consultative Expertise: be an expert advice in your area and advise clients on recruitment trends, salary benchmarking, and solutions. Business Development: Generate new business opportunities through proactive outreach, networking, and attending relevant education-related events. Team Leadership: Mentor and support Associate/ Trainee Consultants, sharing your expertise and helping to grow the team's capabilities.What We're Looking For: To succeed in this fast-paced and dynamic business, we need candidates with an entrepreneurial spirit, strong business acumen, and a money-motivated attitude. Exceptional communication skills, drive, and ambition are also essential. For this role, you must have recruitment experience, ideally within education or fast-moving temporary recruitment. This role is suitable for somebody that is looking for the next step in their career! For this role you must hold a UK Driving licence. What We Offer: Industry-leading OTE and uncapped commission Great holidays plus your birthday off! Target-based incentives and rewards Career progression based entirely on your personal achievement Opportunity to become a team leader or manager very quickly Industry-leading training throughout your career A culture that motivates, excites and stimulates Monthly company social eventsIf you're ambitious, financially motivated, competitive, and interested in joining a growing business with a group of like-minded people, then Prospero has the career you're looking for! IN25CR. Location : Tyne and Wear

Flying Start Early Years Development Assistant Contract Type: Fixed term grant funded March 2028 extension dependent on grant funding. Hours: Full Time 37 hours per week Location of post: Hybrid working, base at Taibach Library, Commercial Road, Taibach, Port Talbot, SA13 1LN Due to continued expansion we are currently looking for a Flying Start Early Years Development Assistant to join our team. The successful candidate will be responsible for – The Early Years, Childcare and Flying Start Team in Neath Port Talbot is seeking a passionate, enthusiastic and motivated individual to develop and support our quality Childcare Settings as part of continued Flying Start expansion and development of Welsh language within the sector across Neath Port Talbot. As part of the Early Years, Childcare and Flying Start Team, you will continue to enhance the quality of the childcare settings through the facilitation of workshops, training, and mentoring childcare staff in setting, focusing mainly on maintaining and developing the play environments in line with the new curriculum for early years and enhancing provision in line with ALN Reform. The post holder will need to have experience of working within childcare, and a keen appreciation for the Early Years Curriculum in order to advise and develop the childcare settings. The main duties of the post; - Working under the supervision of the Childcare Lead, within the multi agency Early Years and Flying Start Childcare Team, you will carry out a range of duties to lead and support the continued development of the high quality childcare settings within the programme in Neath Port Talbot. To support the development of a broad and balanced range of activities and experiences appropriate to the needs of two year olds in Flying Start settings. To ensure that Flying Start settings are quality assured to meet the Flying Start Guidance as outlined by the Welsh Government. To establish effective working relationships with the Flying Start childcare settings and ensure positive transition to education providers. To work closely with multi-agencies and promote strategies to engage parents to participate in Flying Start. You will have experience in/of; Working in a multi-agency way with a wide range of professionals Early Years Curriculum setting experience Ideally you will have; A Level 5 or equivalent Early Years and Childcare qualification, as detailed on the Care Council for Wales List of Accepted Qualifications for the Early Years and Childcare Workforce in Wales, is essential for this post. Candidates currently working towards a Level 5 with considerable childcare and early years’ experience may also be considered, along with school based qualifications with adequate experience within the early years sector. Flying Start (FS) is a Welsh Government (WG) initiative, which seeks to target support for pre-school children and their families within identified areas, and to deliver specific outcomes for children. If you think that you have the necessary experience and qualifications for this role, we would love to hear from you. Your workstyle will be a mobile hybrid worker in this role which gives you the flexibility to work from home and from a variety of Council workplaces. For an informal discussion, please contact Lynne Baker on Email: [email protected] DBS requirements: This post is subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure Neath Port Talbot Council is totally committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Our schools/employees are equally committed to ensuring the safety and protection of all children and young people/vulnerable adults and will take action to safeguard their wellbeing. The recruitment process for this post will be underpinned by rigorous safer recruitment assessment to ensure that children and young people are protected. Welsh Language Requirements: Welsh Language skills are desirable Applications may be submitted in Welsh, applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English. We offer a guaranteed interview scheme for candidates who have a disability and armed forces veterans. In support of employees of Tata Steel who are at risk of redundancy, or have been made redundant in 2024, Neath Port Talbot Council is offering a guaranteed interview for jobs across the Council. If you are or going to be affected by the job losses at Tata Steel then we would welcome an application from you. Just make it known on your application form that you are currently at risk of redundancy or you have been made redundant. At Team NPT, we all work together to serve the people, communities and businesses of Neath Port Talbot. We are committed to providing training opportunities and the professional development of all our employees. We look forward to welcoming you to Team NPT. Closing date: 12th July 2025 Job Types: Full-time, Fixed term contract Contract length: 32 months Pay: £26,835.00-£30,060.00 per year Benefits: Additional leave Cycle to work scheme Employee mentoring programme Free parking Health & wellbeing programme On-site parking Sick pay Schedule: Monday to Friday Work Location: Hybrid remote in Port Talbot SA13 1LN Reference ID: REQ04312. Location : Port Talbot

No CV to hand? No problem! We've made our application process mobile friendly and removed the need for a CV. Our form takes 2 minutes to complete and tells us all we need about you! As Assistant Manager at the Beagle, you’ll bring your experience to the table, supporting the General Manager in leading your team to success. Through your passion and drive you will motivate your team to deliver excellent guest experience, mentoring each individual to be the best that they can be! Join us at Vintage Inns, a charming collection of rural pubs. You’ll find roaring log fires, traditional food and a cosy atmosphere. If you want to be part of the Inn crowd, we want to hear from you. WHAT’S IN IT FOR ME? Amazing progression opportunities! We believe in growing our own talent. Last year, we promoted over 150 Assistant Managers to General Managers. A massive 33% discount across all our brands. Whether its date night at Miller & Carter, a family roast at Toby Carvery or socialising with friends in the city at All Bar One, we’ve got you covered. 20% discount across all off our brands for up to 5 friends and family. Discounts on gym memberships. Team Socials – work hard, play hard! On top of this, as part of Mitchells & Butlers you will receive a pension; 28 days paid holiday; high-street shopping discounts; and we even give you free shares! There's also a free employee helpline- to support you with whatever life throws at you. WHAT WILL I BE DOING? AS ASSISTANT MANAGER YOU’LL… Use your management experience to support the General Manager in the day to day running of the business, being the Duty Manager when they are not around. Use your communication skills to train and inspire your team to deliver food, drink, and service to be proud of. Be the role model and guide development within your team. Lead the team to deliver moments that WOW our guest, keeping them coming back.. Location : Sproughton, , IP8 3AR

No CV to hand? No problem! We've made our application process mobile friendly and removed the need for a CV. Our form takes 2 minutes to complete and tells us all we need about you! With your support as a Kitchen Assistant at Miller & Carter - Leigh on Sea, everything will run smoothly! You’ll make sure the kitchen is stocked up, clean, tidy and ready for the shift ahead; supporting the chefs to serve food to be proud of. Join us at Miller and Carter, the home of the Steak Geeks. We take the bull by the horns. Picture perfect steaks, butchered, aged and cooked to perfection. We add a special touch to every occasion. If you fancy yourself as a steak geek, we want to hear from you. All management employees are enrolled onto our unique and industry leading 3 day Steak School, and we are proud as the ONLY restaurant chain to be awarded ‘The Masters of Steak' accreditation. WHAT’S IN IT FOR ME? Flexible shifts to fit around you. A massive 33% discount across all our brands. Whether its date night at Miller & Carter, a family roast at Toby Carvery, we’ve got you covered. 20% discount across all off our brands for up to 5 friends and family. Wagestream – A financial toolkit that helps you manage your finances and allows you to access your earned pay when you need it Opportunities to grow with paid for qualifications. Discounts on gym memberships. Team Socials – work hard, play hard! On top of this, as part of Mitchells & Butlers you will receive a pension; 28 days paid holiday; high-street shopping discounts; and we even give you free shares! There's also a free employee helpline- to support you with whatever life throws at you. WHAT WILL I BE DOING? AS KITCHEN ASSISTANT YOU’LL… Set up the kitchen ready for the day. Help keep the kitchen clean during a busy shift. Work as part of a team, supporting the chefs to serve food to be proud of. Haven't got a CV to hand? Don't worry you don't need a CV to apply. Location : Southend-on-Sea, , SS9 5HU

No CV to hand? No problem! We've made our application process mobile friendly and removed the need for a CV. Our form takes 2 minutes to complete and tells us all we need about you! With your support as a Kitchen Assistant at the Old Mother Redcap Hotel, everything will run smoothly! You’ll make sure the kitchen is stocked up, clean, tidy and ready for the shift ahead; supporting the chefs to serve food to be proud of. Join us at Stonehouse Pizza & Carvery, we love our pizzas, we love our roasts, but mostly we love our people. If you fancy a pizza the action, we want to hear from you. WHAT’S IN IT FOR ME? Flexible shifts to fit around you. A massive 33% discount across all our brands. Whether its date night at Miller & Carter, a family roast at Toby Carvery, we’ve got you covered. 20% discount across all off our brands for up to 5 friends and family. Wagestream – A financial toolkit that helps you manage your finances and allows you to access your earned pay when you need it Opportunities to grow with paid for qualifications. Discounts on gym memberships. Team Socials – work hard, play hard! On top of this, as part of Mitchells & Butlers you will receive a pension; 28 days paid holiday; high-street shopping discounts; and we even give you free shares! There's also a free employee helpline- to support you with whatever life throws at you. WHAT WILL I BE DOING? AS KITCHEN ASSISTANT YOU’LL… Set up the kitchen ready for the day. Help keep the kitchen clean during a busy shift. Work as part of a team, supporting the chefs to serve food to be proud of. Haven't got a CV to hand? Don't worry you don't need a CV to apply. Location : Blackburn, , BB1 3LS

This is an exciting opportunity to work in an innovative trauma-informed team, who are committed to promoting a culture of co-production with the people using the service and proactively addressing the experiences of marginalised groups in the criminal justice system. The Inclusion and Involvement service (I&I) was co-developed in partnership with service users and Probation Service London (PSL) in line with desistance principles as part of the Offender Personality Disorder (OPD) Pathway providing services to men and women with complex psychological difficulties and serious offending histories. The Inclusion and Involvement team (I&I) focus on two overlapping areas. The first is meeting the social inclusion needs of people returning to the community from custody. The second area I&I focus on is service user involvement. This is the commitment to practice in a way that keeps service user voices and experience central to decisions and practice in how the service operates. There is x 1 post available: This full time position will focus on men’s Pathway. Therefore, we are strongly encouraging male applicants to apply. The post holders will also need to pass both DBS and Probation Level Vetting as a condition of the role. · Providing and receiving highly complex, highly sensitive or highly contentious information, where developed persuasive, motivational, negotiating, training, empathic or re-assurance skills are required. This may be because agreement or co-operation is required or because there are barriers to understanding. · To build effective, non-coercive relationships with local service users, professionals, and community groups and to develop a positive beneficial channel of two-way communication. · To understand pathway plans and have a knowledge of community services in order to understand procedures and practises as well as developing alternative or additional procedures and standards for improving quality. · Understand statutory services, organisation and funding, current service pressures and key performance requirements. · Provide specialised advice concerning the care of, and development of services, for all people who could use relevant Trust services. · To lead on Lived Experience expertise to provide the best quality of care. · Ensuring that locality premises are responsive to the reception, treatment and care of people from all sections of the community. · Occasional exposure to highly distressing or highly emotional circumstances for example discussing issues of service delivery with service users and managing this in a group setting as well as on an individual level. Our mission is to make a positive difference to people's lives by improving the quality of life for all we serve. Our values are: We Care, We Respect, We are Inclusive – so we are looking for people who live and breathe these qualities when supporting service users and carers, and in their relationships with colleagues in the Trust and our partner organisations. Kindly refer to the job description and person specification that is attached to the vacancy profile. This advert closes on Friday 18 Jul 2025. Location : London, SE1 2EL

The Cambridgeshire Adolescent Service is focused on safeguarding vulnerable young people who are facing risks outside the home. We achieve that by building: Relationships with children and their networks, using a trauma-informed approach. Safety, through direct work with children and addressing the contexts of harm. Connections with community resources that can move children towards positive futures. The service is comprised of two Adolescent Social Work Team and the Missing and Exploitation Team (M&ET), which is our specialist team for supporting children at risk outside the home. Missing Support Workers undertake a key role in offering return home interviews to children who have been missing from home or care, to help inform responses that will promote safety and prevent harm. The M&ET works alongside all colleagues in Children’s Services, but particularly the Adolescent Social Work Teams and Youth Justice Service. As a result of these close links, you will be working alongside social workers, youth justice officers, police, psychologists, education officers, substance misuse workers and health workers. Flexibility in working times and a willingness to travel both inside and occasionally outside of Cambridgeshire county are required for this role. In Cambridgeshire we strive to ensure that children are at the heart of everything we do and to provide practitioners with the tools and resources they need to do their best practice. For more information or to chat about this opportunity please contact Rachel Speechley, Rachel.Speechley@cambridgeshire.gov.uk or Jayne Bridger, Jayne.Bridger@cambidgeshire.gov.uk. Interviews will be held on 16th July. Appointment to this post will be subject to the outcome of an Enhanced Disclosure obtained through the Disclosure and Barring Service. The Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Our benefits We value our colleagues in Cambridgeshire County Council and have developed a number of benefits in addition to the basics like annual leave, sick pay, pension and mileage… A comprehensive wellbeing package to cover all aspects of wellbeing , both in and out of work, which can also be accessed by your family Buy up to 4 weeks additional annual leave (pro-rata) through our salary sacrifice scheme Take your bank holidays flexibly to better suit your personal circumstances Make Additional Voluntary Contributions (Shared AVCs) to your pension with tax and National Insurance savings Access to development opportunities , apprenticeships and qualified coaches to support your personal and professional growth Paid volunteering hours each year so you can make a positive impact on our community during your normal working day Access to Peer Support Groups through our IDEAL staff equality, diversity and inclusion network Opportunities to nominate and receive Employee Recognition Awards An Our Cambs Rewards account, giving you access to in-store and online discounts as well as our Car Lease and Cycle to Work schemes Take a look at our Employment Benefits Brochure attached to this advert to find out more. What will you be doing? As a Missing Support worker, you will be line managed by the Senior Practitioner within the team. As a Missing Support Worker, you will be assigned a number of children daily, who have been reported missing in order to complete return home interviews. You should have experience of working directly with children and be skilled in establishing a rapport with the young person and their parent/carer in order to gain their voice in relation to the missing episode. Prior to meeting the child, you will need to gather relevant information from agencies working with them and historical concerns around risk. You will need to communicate with those supporting the child, to organise and carry out the return home interview according to the needs of the child but within timescales where possible; this may occasionally include travelling outside of the county. Missing Support workers collaborate closely with partner agencies, attending meetings and sharing relevant information as needed, and giving advice on next steps for support and safeguarding. The Missing Support Team also facilitate training for children and professionals covering a wide range of subjects; including risk assessment, missing protocol, risk outside the home, and transforming lives. We also provide support packages for parents whose children are frequently missing. About you You will be ideally educated to A Level/NVQ level 3 standard or equivalent with GCSE level C in Maths and English. You are a compassionate and resilient individual with a strong commitment to safeguarding and supporting vulnerable young people. You have experience working with children and families, particularly those who may be at risk or have gone missing, and understand the complexities and sensitivities involved. You are knowledgeable about child protection laws, safeguarding procedures, and trauma-informed practices, enabling you to respond effectively and empathetically in crisis situations. Your excellent communication skills help you build trust and rapport quickly, even with hard-to-reach young people. You are confident in advocating for the child’s voice in multi-agency settings and work well both independently and as part of a team. You are adaptable, able to manage changing demands and work under pressure, while maintaining high standards of confidentiality and data accuracy. Additionally, you are willing and able to travel to support young people wherever needed, always prioritizing their safety and wellbeing. Your dedication to promoting equality, diversity, and inclusion underpins everything you do, ensuring all young people feel respected and valued. Please use the attached job description to outline in your supporting statement how your skills and experience match the essential criteria required for this role. About us Cambridgeshire is a great place to work and live with a diverse population, an urban centre in Cambridge, historic Isle of Ely, Huntingdon and St Ives as well as more rural landscapes. Our four values are central to our culture, driving everything we do. We are proud to serve the diverse communities of Cambridgeshire and want our workforce to be reflective of this diversity, which we firmly believe benefits our colleagues, the organisation and our communities. If you don’t meet every single requirement in the job role but think this could be you, please don’t be put off. We are committed to building a workplace that is compassionate and inclusive as well as diverse, so if you think you could be a good candidate for this role please consider applying and speak to the recruiting manager if you have any questions. Our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Strategy, along with our employee network 'IDEAL' and self-organised peer support groups help us to foster an inclusive, supportive and safe working environment where people feel valued, respected, and empowered. We collect relevant diversity data for monitoring as part of the recruitment process to understand the diversity of our applicants and monitor any trends throughout the recruitment processes so that we can take meaningful action. We are proud to be a Disability Confident Employer. We fully support providing reasonable adjustments throughout our recruitment process, as well as when you join us, and we encourage candidates to contact the Hiring Manager, whose details can be found in the advert, to discuss any adjustment needs. Some examples of adjustments could include additional time to complete an assessment or printing a document on pastel coloured paper with larger font size and line spacing. We would value talking about what might be possible to enable you to join us and thrive, so if there is something that would help you to do your best during your journey with us, please get in touch. Visit our jobs and careers section to find out more about our wide range of learning and development opportunities; apprenticeships; our wellbeing package; staff benefits; our commitment to equality, diversity and Inclusion. https://www.cambridgeshire.gov.uk/council/jobs-and-careers. Location : Cambridgeshire, CB3 0AP