The starting salary for this position is £42,239 per annum based on a 36-hour working week. We are hiring a new Occupational Therapist to join our fantastic Reablement Team, based in East Surrey covering Reigate and Tandridge. Rewards and Benefits 26 days' holiday (prorated for part time staff), rising to 28 days after 2 years' service and 31 days after 5 years' service Option to buy up to 10 days of additional annual leave An extensive Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support health and wellbeing Up to 5 days of carer's leave per year Paternity, adoption and dependants leave A generous local government salary related pension Lifestyle discounts including gym, travel, shopping and many more 2 paid volunteering days per year Learning and development hub where you can access a wealth of resources. About the Team Surrey County Council is an ambitious organisation, with a focus on standing up for the interests of Surrey residents, promoting independence and ensuring they get the services they need. At our very heart we are committed to improving outcomes for our most vulnerable residents, aiming to empower them to live healthy, active and fulfilling lives and providing everyone with the health and social care support they need to promote their independence. The Reablement service supports this agenda by supporting people in their own homes to promote wellbeing and independence through skills gain programmes and we are embedding a therapy-led Reablement offer. Our community workforce includes Occupational Therapists, Specialist Workers, Team Leaders, Integrated Reablement Workers and Reablement Assistants. All roles work in a way that seeks to improve people's lives by working on their strengths, rather than their weaknesses, and making use of the community and networks around them, as well as local authority-provided services. About the Role We are looking for an innovative and passionate Occupational Therapist to work in our East Surrey Reablement Team to embed a therapy-led, strengths-based and holistic approach to short-term care delivery. We're looking for someone who can demonstrate their ability to complete holistic assessments and write person-led skills gain programmes. They will work collaboratively with colleagues in Reablement and our partners to deliver personalised, strength-based interventions enabling the people we support to achieve maximum independence in their own homes. In this role you will have the opportunity to build on or develop new supervisory, coaching and teaching skills with support from the Reablement Therapy Leads by taking on an advisory role with non-qualified staff, Newly Qualified OTs, students and Reablement colleagues. In return, you will be joining a team of innovative, supportive OTs we can offer you the support you need to succeed; we are committed to your personal development with us and offer regular, high-quality supervision and training opportunities together with several staff benefits and wellbeing options. Shortlisting Criteria To be considered for shortlisting for this position, your application will clearly evidence the following: Your knowledge and experience of short term, intermediate care and goal-focused interventions Your ability to complete holistic assessments and write person-led skills gain programmes Your ability to work collaboratively with colleagues in Reablement and our partner agencies to deliver personalised, strength-based interventions HCPC registration as an Occupational Therapist and a degree or equivalent qualification in Occupational Therapy Surrey has both urban and rural areas and locality based social care workers will be expected to have a valid driving licence to drive in the UK and access to a vehicle and be willing to travel across a wide geographical area. Reasonable adjustments where needed will be made for successful applicants who have a disability or long term health condition to enable them to fulfil the requirements of the job. Additionally, in this role you may be required to attend meetings outside usual working hours, to meet the needs of the people we support. An enhanced DBS 'Disclosure and Barring Service' check for regulated activity (formerly known as CRB) and the Children's and Adults' Barred List checks will be required for this role. The job advert closes at 23:59 on 05/09/2025 with interviews to follow. We look forward to receiving your application, please click on the apply online button below to submit. Local Government Reorganisation Surrey County Council is preparing for Local Government Reorganisation which will allow us to implement the Government led policy of devolution, which is all about giving more powers to local areas. Currently, Surrey has a two-tier council system, with 11 district and borough councils and a county council, all responsible for different services. All these councils will be reorganised into a smaller number of new unitary councils which will come into effect in April 2027. At this point, this role will be transferred, with all existing terms and conditions intact into one of the new unitary councils. Join our dynamic team and shape the future of local government. Make a lasting impact with innovative solutions and improved services for our community. Help us build a brighter future for our residents! Our Commitment Surrey County Council is proud to be a Disability Confident Employer. A guaranteed interview will be offered to all disabled applicants where: The candidate has evidenced the minimum criteria for the role through their application The candidate has chosen to share that they have a disability on the application form Our application form and onboarding process will provide an opportunity to request any reasonable adjustments for the interview and/or the role. We want to be an inclusive and diverse employer reflecting the community we serve and particularly welcome applications from all underrepresented groups.. Location : Reigate, Surrey, RH2 8EF

Details Reference: SCC/TP/287947/3536 Positions: 1 Salary: £52,047 - £57,125 per annum Category: Care - Children and Young People Contract type: Permanent Working hours: 36 hours per week Posted on: 29 July 2025 Closing date: 17 August 2025 Directorate: Children, Families & Lifelong Learning Location: Victoria Gate, Chobham Road, Woking, GU21 6JD Description The starting salary for this permanent, full-time position is £52,047 per annum based on a 36 hour working week. We are excited to be hiring a new Family Group Conference (FGC) Team Manager to join our fantastic Quality Practice Relationships & Support service here at Surrey County Council. The role is based at Victoria Gate in Woking but is open to hybrid working, combining both office and home working. This is a county-wide role, and will require travel throughout Surrey. Rewards and Benefits 26 days' holiday (prorated for part time staff), rising to 28 days after 2 years' service and 31 days after 5 years' service Option to buy up to 10 days of additional annual leave An extensive Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support health and wellbeing Up to 5 days of carer's leave per year Paternity, adoption and dependents leave A generous local government salary related pension Lifestyle discounts including gym, travel, shopping and many more 2 paid volunteering days per year Learning and development hub where you can access a wealth of resources Comprehensive induction Ongoing training and development opportunities Professional support from supportive and experienced colleagues About the Role This pivotal role empowers families to be at the heart of decision-making about their children. You will work alongside practitioners in Early Help and Children's Social Care to ensure the views, wishes, and feelings of children, young people, and their families are fully considered and their voices heard. This is a highly varied role, which has genuine social impact. As our Family Group Conference Team Manager, you will be responsible for the operational delivery, strategic development, and continuous improvement of the FGC service; embedding restorative practices and aligning with national standards and Surrey's Family Safeguarding Model. In this role you will lead FGC practice development and embed strengths-based motivational practice principles and values across social work teams and social care services, including Early Help. This will be done through collaborative working and training to ensure that children and young people's needs are being met, and vulnerable children and young people are protected from harm. You will manage a robust and experienced team of nine FGC Coordinators who facilitate Family Group decision making for families involved with Surrey Children's Services. In all that you do, you will ensure a culture where children and families are worked with respectfully, with a recognition of their diverse experiences and backgrounds, and in a spirit of partnership that encourages families to develop their own solutions and to receive the support they need to address their complex issues. You will also have opportunities to run training sessions and practice forums. In this role, there is a high degree of flexibility in how family-led meetings are run and tailored to family needs, so we're looking for someone with a genuine passion for empowering families in decision-making. Shortlisting Criteria To be considered for shortlisting, your CV and personal statement will clearly evidence: Professional social work qualification, CQSW or Diploma in Social Work (DipSW), or other relevant qualification recognised by the Social Work England or equivalent alternative qualifications such as NVQ Level 4 or above in relevant field such a Social Work, Teaching, Mediation, Youth Work, etc Experience of direct work with children and families during times of distress and conflict Proven experience convening FGCs in various settings Broad knowledge of safeguarding, children in care, and relevant legislation Willingness to develop skills in Motivational Interviewing, partnership working, and high-quality supervision Track record of improving outcomes for children and young people Ability to work flexibly and travel extensively across Surrey Contact Us Please contact us for any questions relating to the role. This could be to discuss flexible working requests, transferable skills or any barriers to employment. For an informal discussion please contact Linde Webber by email at . The job advert closes at 23:59 on 19th August with interviews to follow. We look forward to receiving your application, please click on the apply online button below to submit. An enhanced DBS 'Disclosure and Barring Service' check for regulated activity (formerly known as CRB) and the Children's and Adults' Barred List checks will be required for this role. Local Government Reorganisation Surrey County Council is preparing for Local Government Reorganisation which will allow us to implement the Government led policy of devolution, which is all about giving more powers to local areas. Currently, Surrey has a two-tier council system, with 11 district and borough councils and a county council, all responsible for different services. All these councils will be reorganised into a smaller number of new unitary councils which will come into effect in April 2027. At this point, this role will be transferred, with all existing terms and conditions intact into one of the new unitary councils. Join our dynamic team and shape the future of local government. Make a lasting impact with innovative solutions and improved services for our community. Help us build a brighter future for our residents! Please see more information here: Our Behaviours The Surrey Way behaviours are a guide that supports our council to work together effectively and deliver our best for our customers and communities, and for each other. . Before submitting your application, we recommend you read the job description. Our also provides insights of the culture at Surrey and how as a valued employee, you can help shape our Council. Our Commitment Surrey County Council is proud to be a Disability Confident Employer. A guaranteed interview will be offered to all disabled applicants where: The candidate has evidenced the minimum criteria for the role through their application The candidate has chosen to share that they have a disability on the application form Our application form and onboarding process will provide an opportunity to request any reasonable adjustments for the interview and/or the role. We want to be an inclusive and diverse employer reflecting the community we serve and particularly welcome applications from all underrepresented groups. Files to download Reviewed: 06 Aug 2025 for latest news and events. © Surrey County Council 2025 ID: 187280 Top A stronger future for Surrey Central government is holding a consultation about the proposed plans for devolution and local government reorganisation. This will help government to understand what residents, businesses and other stakeholders think about the changes in Surrey. Surrey County Council. Location : Woking, Surrey, United Kingdom

How you'll make a difference: Working in our Handyvan Team you will use your tradesman experience to complete a wide range of building repairs and gardening for households, schools and commercial properties across South Gloucestershire, with a key objective to provide services to support older and vulnerable people feel safe and remain independent in their own homes. What you will be doing: You will complete maintenance in residential homes such as plumbing repairs, carpentry, flooring, painting and decorating, fencing, decking repairs, shelving, flat pack furniture building or tiling and grouting In the role you will conduct work within schools and commercial buildings offering a minor works maintenance service, mainly, plumbing repairs, carpentry, window and door repairs, glazing, drainage, painting and decorating. You will also support garden maintenance such as grass cutting and strimming, lawn care, hedge trimming, shrub pruning, patio repairs, fence repairs, gutter cleaning and repairs It is expected that you will use your technical knowledge to carry out assessments of work environments in homes or offices including costing and invoicing for the work undertaken. It is essential that you ensure work is completed to required standards are followed and that all statutory requirements and professional standards are complied with in order to secure the safety of staff and customers. You will ensure timely and accurate records are kept on work activities, providing information and be able to communicate effectively with external contractors and suppliers ensuring that value for money is obtained for the organisation. What we need from you: You must be a skilled craftsman with a City and Guilds trade qualification We require you to have and in-depth working knowledge and experience of property maintenance with experience of safe working practices including health and safety legislation as it relates to the operational tasks associated building maintenance You will have experience of face-to-face contact with the public within a working environment showing competency in customer care It is key that you have a working knowledge of meeting timebound deadlines, financial targets and costs in an operational team It is essential that you can proficiently use a wide variety of hand and power tools associated with the building or electrical trade and have experience in using mobile working technologies such as hand-held devices You will have a good level of competence in literacy and able to interpret information in a variety of formats including bespoke or standard ICT systems, maps and specifications from paper or on hand-held technology. You need a Driving licence and CPC to category C1E no restrictions. What you need to know: Interviews will be held on Wednesday 27th August 2025. How a career at South Gloucestershire Council is different: As part of our benefits package, you will receive generous annual leave (pro rata), employee wellbeing support and you will have access to a range of staff discounts, including eye tests, travel, shopping and leisure activities. We recognise that our diverse team of skilled and dedicated people make us a great place to work. We welcome applications from everyone and ensure that individuals are selected, promoted and developed on the basis of their merits and abilities. Our teams at South Gloucestershire Council are making a real difference to the lives of people who live, work and learn here. We're building and shaping communities which people are proud of. We're planning for the future; building and improving the roads, railways, schools, green spaces, and houses. We’re providing essential services across our communities to ensure they are safe and well maintained. We've achieved a great deal, but we need talented and dedicated people to ensure we continue to make a difference. We’re making a difference, be part of it! To view the full job description, please click this link: South Gloucestershire Council. Location : Yate, Gloucestershire, United Kingdom

How you'll make a difference: Being an Advice and Administration Assistant in our children’s centres offers a meaningful opportunity to support families and young children by providing high-quality administrative support and frontline advice. You will be the first point of contact for parents and carers, helping them access vital services in a welcoming and inclusive environment. What you will be doing: Daily you will assist parents to register to use the services offered at the Children’s Centre such as parenting groups, stay and play and baby hub groups. Using your eye for detail you will be responsible for inputting financial transactions and other data across a range of systems. You will be responsible for signposting parents and other centre users to services relevant to their needs. On a regular basis you will ensure that Children’s Centre services and activities are publicised effectively, making sure that all relevant publication materials are up-to-date, including the Children’s Centre website. Day to day you will provide administrative support to the Practice Manager and Senior Family Workers. On occasion you may be responsible for ensuring arrangements are in place for the opening and/or closing of the centre. What we need from you: We require candidates to have relevant administrative experience, ideally supported by an NVQ Level 2 or 3, or GCSEs (grades C or above) in Maths and English, or an equivalent qualification. Strong IT skills are essential, particularly proficiency in Microsoft Office. You should have experience in accurately updating database records in a timely manner. Previous experience in a customer-focused environment is critical, with a proven ability to work directly with clients. You will be confident in dealing with people face-to-face, over the phone, or via email, some of whom may be upset or in need of guidance. You should be able to use your initiative and judgement, drawing on your previous experience to resolve day-to-day issues independently. Excellent written and verbal communication skills are key. You must be confident in providing advice and guidance in person and recording important information accurately into a case management system. What you need to know: This is a limited term contract for a period of up to 12 months This role is based at our children’s centre in Filton Interviews will be held in person on 26th and 28th August 2025 How a career at South Gloucestershire Council is different: How a career at South Gloucestershire Council is different We know our team work best when they have balance in their lives and we offer genuine flexibility to help them achieve that work/life balance. We value our staff as individuals, investing in their careers and we are recognised for the quality, breadth and depth of our training and development offer, which helps make the greatest long-term difference in work. We recognise that our diverse team of skilled and dedicated people make us a great place to work. We welcome applications from everyone and ensure that individuals are selected, promoted and developed on the basis of their merits and abilities. Our teams at South Gloucestershire Council are making a real difference to the lives of people who live, work and learn here. We’re providing essential services across our internal network to ensure we can fully support our community. We’re positive and forward thinking, always looking for new and innovative ways of working work and were ambitious about the future. We've achieved a great deal, but we need talented and dedicated people to ensure we continue to make a difference. We’re making a difference, be part of it! To view the full job description, please click this link: South Gloucestershire Council. Location : Filton, Gloucestershire, United Kingdom

The Role Assistant Lawyer within the Commercial team of Legal Services We have an exciting opportunity to gain experience across a variety of legal work for an enthusiastic newly qualified solicitor, barrister with practising certificate or CILEX Fellow who has experience of working within a legal practice to join the Council's Commercial team as an Assistant Lawyer. What will you do? You will be working across all areas within the Commercial team. This includes property, planning, highways and contracts. You will have your own caseload and may also assist Lawyers on larger projects. You will be undertaking legal research and providing legal advice across all areas dealt with by the team but will likely be working predominantly in the areas of planning/highways and property. You will be drafting bespoke legal agreements which may include both planning and highway agreements and dealing with both general commercial conveyancing and landlord and tenant matters in the Property team. What will you bring? To be successful you must be a qualified solicitor, barrister with practising certificate or a CILEX Fellow. You will be a “team player” and have a pro-active can-do attitude. The role requires a person with enthusiasm, commitment and motivation to deliver an excellent service. We are a flexible employer and provide a variety of working arrangements tailored to the needs of each role Please note we do not accept CV's or agencies. For more information or an informal discussion please contact Alison Critchfield, Assistant Head of Legal Services on 01752 306055 or Julie Parkin, Senior Lawyer on 01752 306058. Closing date:- Monday 18 August 2025 Plymouth City Council is an equal opportunities employer. All applicants will be considered for employment regardless of age, care experience, disability, gender reassignment, marriage/civil partnership, pregnancy/maternity, race, religion/belief, sex or sexual orientation. As part of our commitment to promoting equality we offer guaranteed interviews to those who meet the essential criteria and are considered disabled, care experienced or are an Armed Forces Service Leaver within the last two years. Plymouth City Council. Location : Plymouth, Devon, United Kingdom

The Role Legal Officer within the Commercial team We have an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic person with a law degree/CILEX Level 3 Diploma in Law and Practice and who has experience of working within a legal practice to join the Council's Commercial team as a Legal Officer. What will you do? You will be working across all areas within the Commercial team. This includes property, planning, highways and contracts. You will have your own caseload of more straightforward matters and will also assist Lawyers on larger projects. You will be drafting and checking sections of legal agreements and contracts including Section 38 and Section 106 agreements in the Planning team. You will be dealing with both general conveyancing and landlord and tenant matters in the Property team which will include elements of bespoke drafting under supervision. You will be supporting colleagues on contracts and procurement related matters. Across all areas you will be undertaking legal research and preparing client advice under supervision. What will you bring? To be successful you must have a law degree or CILEX Level 3 Diploma in Law and Practice and have experience of working in a legal environment where you are a “team player” and you have demonstrated drafting, analysis of legal issues and communication skills. The role requires a person with enthusiasm, commitment and motivation to deliver an excellent service. We are a flexible employer and provide a variety of working arrangements tailored to the needs of each role. Plymouth City Council is an equal opportunities employer. All applicants will be considered for employment regardless of age, care experience, disability, gender reassignment, marriage/civil partnership, pregnancy/maternity, race, religion/belief, sex or sexual orientation. As part of our commitment to promoting equality we offer guaranteed interviews to those who meet the essential criteria and are considered disabled, care experienced or are an Armed Forces Service Leaver within the last two years. Please note we do not accept CV's or agencies. For more information or an informal discussion please contact Julie Parkin, Senior Lawyer on 01752 306058. Closing Date - Monday 11 August 2025 Plymouth City Council. Location : Plymouth, Devon, United Kingdom

We are seeking two compassionate, skilled, and dedicated Futures Matter Family Practitioners to join our Child Sexual Exploitation direct work service in the Child Exploitation Team. This vital role focuses on supporting children and young people who are at risk of, or have experienced, sexual exploitation, as well as working closely with their families This is an opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of children and families, using your expertise to influence practice, build trust, and advocate for those affected by exploitation. This is a hybrid working role, visiting children and families across the County with the opportunity to work from local offices or at home. This is full time role Monday-Friday with a fixed term/secondment initially for 6 months, with potential for further extension. Main Responsibilities Your main responsibilities will include to, Work with children and families to support children at risk of Child Sexual Exploitation (CSE) Attend the Multi-Agency Child Exploitation Panel Meetings Meet with key partners as necessary to contribute towards the collation of soft intelligence information on CSE issues/trends and complete the Exploitation Risk Screening tool Support the delivery of bespoke exploitation training Undertake flexible, creative and imaginative approaches to offering support to children, young people their families Ensure completion of accurate documentation, reports and records Develop and sustain productive working relationships with referring agencies The Ideal Candidate We are looking for you to, Be a passionate and experienced practitioner with a strong commitment to safeguarding children and young people from sexual exploitation. Strong understanding of child sexual exploitation, including Grooming, Coercion, Contextual risk factors and missing children Experience working with vulnerable children, Excellent communication and emotional intelligence Professional and compassionate in challenging situations Committed to continuous learning and reflective practice Actively contributes to service development and better outcomes for children Interviews will be held on Wednesday 20 August 2025 face to face in Stafford. Don’t feel you meet all the requirements? We value transferable skills, experiences, and qualifications so consider applying anyway or for an informal chat about the role please contact Stacey Black, Child Exploitation Team Manager at: stacey.black1@staffordshire.gov.uk Our Recruitment Process: We anonymise applications during shortlisting to ensure only relevant information is considered. Please complete your application fully, especially the supporting statement, to highlight what you’ll bring to the role. About Staffordshire County Council We are no ordinary county council: Our Values: The core of who we are as an organisation. Just like we all have personal values that shape our thoughts and behaviour, organisational values drive how we think and act collectively. Our values were created and shaped by colleague feedback and national best practice and they sit at the heart of People Strategy: We have a real sense of community spirit that brings our people together. This feeling of belonging means we are all connected to what we do and take pride in the difference we make every day for Staffordshire people. We are ambitious and our sights are set firmly on a better future. We look forward and race ahead - that goes for your career too. Our benefits: We recognise that it is our employees that are central to everything we do. We aim to create a supportive working environment where employees can achieve their full potential and achieve a healthy work-life balance. In addition to your salary, as a member of staff, you will have access to Our rewards and benefits - Careers at Staffordshire Our recruitment process: As an Authority we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Staffordshire County Council is an equal opportunities organisation and Disability Confident employer. We encourage applications from all background and communities As part of our commitment as a Disability Confident employer, a Gold Award Armed Forces employer and our commitment to supporting care leavers - we offer a guaranteed interview as long as your application meets the minimum criteria for the post. As you’ll know safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our children and young people/vulnerable adults is important to us and that’s why this position is subject to a criminal record check from the Disclosure and Barring Service. If applicable you should disclose details of unspent and unfiltered spent reprimands, formal warnings, cautions and convictions in your application form.. Location : Stafford, ST16 2DH

Are you a dynamic, self-motivated individual with the ability to work creatively and accurately under pressure while sticking to tight deadlines? Do you have a passion for technical innovation while delivering work to the highest standards? Are you devoted to continuous improvement, delivering benefits for organisations and the public? We may just have your ideal role! The Emergency Planning function are currently working on several projects to improve our approach to business continuity management, response and recovery capabilities, and risk management and we're looking for Support Officers to join our motivated, forward-thinking team. This is an 18 month fixed term post. Internal applicants: if you plan to apply for this role on a secondment basis please make sure you have followed the process here for gaining approval from your current line manager. If you are offered the role and you do not have agreement this will cause significant delays to the process. Main Responsibilities You’ll play a pivotal part in supporting continuous improvement across the emergency planning function. Working closely with our emergency planning officers and head of emergency planning, you’ll manage projects and ensure the delivery of our core functions (Business continuity management, risk management, training and exercising and response & recovery from incidents). Some of the tasks you might undertake as part of the role are: Support the scoping and implementation of new strategic priorities, policies and plans across the emergency planning function to ensure the functions provided are resilient and efficient Lead on project management, working in collaboration with colleagues across the core functions of emergency planning utilising the full project cycle, working with service representatives, via workshops and group meetings. Assist with projects reviewing; governance monitoring, efficiency, value for money, health and safety and county assets Create a data analysis process to determine monitoring of functions and progress on projects The Ideal Candidate We are looking for you to have, Excellent communication skills because you’ll interact with lots of people across the organisation and external partners and contractors. Credible experience of quickly building effective working relationships with a variety of stakeholders. Good planning and organisation skills as you’ll be working to tight deadlines. Ability to analyse technical functionality and translate it into easy-to-understand guidance. An eye for detail with ability to identify issues and solutions quickly. A flexible approach to work as sometimes things can change, and so you’ll need to be able to prioritise work and sometimes change focus quickly. Full knowledge of Microsoft Office 365 and the ability to utilise the main applications. An advert and job description only tells you so much - we'd love to hear from you. If you'd like a further discussion about the role, please contact Adam Cooper (adam.cooper@staffordshire.gov.uk). Shortlisting: week commencing 25 August 2025 Interviews to be held week commencing 8 September 2025 We're happy to talk flexible working and we'll consider applications on a full or part time basis. Our Recruitment Process: We anonymise applications during shortlisting to ensure only relevant information is considered. Please complete your application fully, especially the supporting statement, to highlight what you’ll bring to the role. About Staffordshire County Council We are no ordinary county council: Our Values: The core of who we are as an organisation. Just like we all have personal values that shape our thoughts and behaviour, organisational values drive how we think and act collectively. Our values were created and shaped by colleague feedback and national best practice and they sit at the heart of People Strategy: We have a real sense of community spirit that brings our people together. This feeling of belonging means we are all connected to what we do and take pride in the difference we make every day for Staffordshire people. We are ambitious and our sights are set firmly on a better future. We look forward and race ahead - that goes for your career too. Our benefits: We recognise that it is our employees that are central to everything we do. We aim to create a supportive working environment where employees can achieve their full potential and achieve a healthy work-life balance. In addition to your salary, as a member of staff, you will have access to Our rewards and benefits - Careers at Staffordshire Our recruitment process: As an Authority we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Staffordshire County Council is an equal opportunities organisation and Disability Confident employer. We encourage applications from all background and communities As part of our commitment as a Disability Confident employer, a Gold Award Armed Forces employer and our commitment to supporting care leavers - we offer a guaranteed interview as long as your application meets the minimum criteria for the post. As you’ll know safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our children and young people/vulnerable adults is important to us and that’s why this position is subject to a criminal record check from the Disclosure and Barring Service. If applicable you should disclose details of unspent and unfiltered spent reprimands, formal warnings, cautions and convictions in your application form.. Location : Staffordshire, ST16 2LP

Job summary Come and Join Leicestershire Partnership NHS Trust, where we offer a wide variety of challenging and rewarding roles within a supportive, innovative and dynamic work environment! We have an excellent opportunity for a Band 6 Deputy Ward Sister/Charge Nurse to join our expanding team at Stewart House within the Directorate of Mental Health. Stewart House is a 30 bedded rehabilitation service which cares for people with severe and enduring mental health difficulties. We support service users to gain or regain their confidence and skills in everyday activities which promotes a positive approach to long-term recovery. People wishing to join the team at Stewart House should be motivated to work in a service that offers a recovery-orientated approach, delivering person-centred care through collaboration involvement. The successful candidate will support and input into the service redesign and will work closely with the senior management team in ensuring colleagues and service users are represented throughout the changes to mental health services. The team is friendly, dynamic and constantly evolving to offer the best support and treatment to patients. The health and wellbeing of our team members is very important to us and we offer a robust induction period, as well as regular supervision and support. You will have opportunities to progress your career with a structured learning journey that will enable you to achieve your long-term goals and work to your strengths. Main duties of the job The successful candidate will demonstrate they possess the same core values as our organisation, Compassion, Respect, Trust and Integrity in all aspects of their work. You will be expected to provide clinical, managerial, and educational leadership to a team of registered and unregistered nursing staff and take an active lead in, or facilitate, the development of ward initiatives to improve the provision of care. The post holder, in the absence of the Ward Sister/Charge Nurse, will take responsibility for the management of the ward; ensuring the smooth day to day running of the ward and ensuring the wards systems and standards are maintained. About us We may close the advert early, if we receive a sufficient number of applicants, so please apply as soon as possible. About Us Leicestershire Partnership NHS Trust (LPT) provides a range of community health, mental health and learning disability services for people of all ages. Delivered through over 100 settings from inpatient wards to out in the community, our 6,500 staff serve over 1 million people living in Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland. We aim to develop a workforce that reflects our community. We actively implement equal opportunities in employment and service delivery and seek people who share our commitment. We strongly encourage applications from all sections of the community, particularly from underrepresented groups. Details of our benefits, leadership behaviours and other important information can be found in the Information for Applicants, please view the supporting documents. We will consider requests to work alternative hours or varied working patterns in line with our flexible working policy. For all substantive roles, new staff (excluding medical staff) are appointed subject to a 6-month probationary period (see Probation Policy). All jobs will require permission to work in the UK. For all jobs the cost of any DBS disclosure required will be met by the individual. This will be deducted from salary once started. Applicants at risk within the local NHS who meet essential criteria will have preference for interview. Details Date posted 07 August 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 6 Salary £37,388 to £44,962 a year Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 004237 Job locations Stewart House, Stewart Avenue Narborough Leicester Leicester LE19 4LN Job description Job responsibilities If you like what you've read and would like more information on the duties and responsibilities of this role, please click onto “Apply for this job” and you will be re-directed to our vacancies page where you can review the job description and person specification. Job description Job responsibilities If you like what you've read and would like more information on the duties and responsibilities of this role, please click onto “Apply for this job” and you will be re-directed to our vacancies page where you can review the job description and person specification. Person Specification Qualifications Essential Please click onto Apply for this job and you will be re-directed to our vacancies page where you can review the job description and person specification. This document outlines the full range of criteria that are required for the role. In your application, you can state how you meet the criteria in the job description and person specification. Experience Essential Please click onto Apply for this job and you will be re-directed to our vacancies page where you can review the job description and person specification. This document outlines the full range of criteria that are required for the role. In your application, you can state how you meet the criteria in the job description and person specification. Person Specification Qualifications Essential Please click onto Apply for this job and you will be re-directed to our vacancies page where you can review the job description and person specification. This document outlines the full range of criteria that are required for the role. In your application, you can state how you meet the criteria in the job description and person specification. Experience Essential Please click onto Apply for this job and you will be re-directed to our vacancies page where you can review the job description and person specification. This document outlines the full range of criteria that are required for the role. In your application, you can state how you meet the criteria in the job description and person 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. Employer details Employer name Leicestershire Partnership NHS Trust Address Stewart House, Stewart Avenue Narborough Leicester Leicester LE19 4LN Employer's website https://www.leicspart.nhs.uk/jobs/ (Opens in a new tab) Employer details Employer name Leicestershire Partnership NHS Trust Address Stewart House, Stewart Avenue Narborough Leicester Leicester LE19 4LN Employer's website https://www.leicspart.nhs.uk/jobs/ (Opens in a new tab). Location : Stewart House, Stewart Avenue, Narborough, LE19 4LN Leicester, Leicester, United Kingdom

ABOUT THE ROLE As a Care Assistant at a Barchester care home, you'll help residents enjoy each day by making sure they get the quality care and support they deserve. You'll assist with daily living, providing support and companionship and sharing great moments and memories too. It's a chance to bring your dedication and compassion to a fulfilling environment. Every day will be different, so you can expect to undertake work that's as varied as it is rewarding. As a Care Assistant, you could be doing anything from supporting residents with their food and drink and following care plans to ensuring that each of our residents has one-to-one time. It's an opportunity to put your skills to meaningful use and develop your career. ABOUT YOU To join us as a Care Assistant you'll need to have some experience of caring for older people, a can-do approach and excellent communication skills. Your empathy and warm-hearted approach will shine through, but above all, you'll have the compassion needed to deliver the highest standard of care and support for all our residents. In return we'll provide all the training you need to thrive. REWARDS PACKAGE In return for your dedication, you'll receive a competitive rate of pay plus our sector-leading benefits and rewards package including: Free training and development for all roles Access to wellbeing and support tools A range of retail discounts and savings Unlimited referrals with our Refer a Friend' bonus scheme Employee of the Month' rewards and Long Service Awards' And so much more! If you'd like to use your people skills in an organisation that provides the quality care you'd expect for your loved ones, this is a rewarding place to be.. Location : Edinburgh