The starting salary for this full-time, permanent position is £33,552per annum based on a 36 hour working week. We are excited to announce a new opportunity for two permanent Adolescent Practitioners to join our fantastic Adolescent Service Central Hub Team. The purpose of the Central Hub is to provide rapid, time limited and intensive support to vulnerable young people in crisis. It also provides direction and consistency in practice to the locality Hubs to ensure that the developing principles of the Adolescent Service are embedded across all services and that young people receive highly effective support when and where they need it most. This role is open to hybrid working and as a team we split our time between collaborating together in the office, working within the communities we serve and working from home. The role will be predominantly based in the West of Surrey although travel around the county may be required at times. 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 About the Role This is an exciting opportunity to be part of our new Adolescent Service in Surrey, who bring together a range of services for young people including those who go missing, are involved in gang culture and are vulnerable to exploitation, including criminal and sexual exploitation. The Central Hub is the key component that links together all the distinct Adolescent Services from: the Youth Offer, Homelessness, Mental Health and Edge of Care Teams to local Hubs and the Youth Justice Service. This ensures consistency of service to young people and that there is robust oversight of the Extra Familial Harm pathway and Risk and Vulnerability Management Panels. The Central Hub provides the resource to undertake contextual safeguarding work in communities and will develop specific interventions to target areas of concern. Our team includes Social Workers and Adolescent Practitioners who are focused on achieving positive outcomes for young people. We are committed to doing things differently and innovatively; implementing a brand-new model for working with adolescents, taking into account current research and best practice. The Adolescent Service is built on the belief that relationships are the key vehicle for achieving change. The service is underpinned by 'Relational Practice' principles; an intentional way of working where establishing, attending to, and maintaining empathetic and honest interpersonal relationships are prioritised. This approach includes our relationships and how we work with each other. Adopting this approach supports us to create systems that can be trauma-informed and respond appropriately to individuals' different needs and experiences. It supports everyone's ability to work restoratively to resolve conflict, repair harm and support change. As an Adolescent Practitioners in our Central Hub Team, you will: Support whole families through a strengths-based and trauma informed approach, utilising motivational interviewing skills and effective relational approaches Undertake a range of short-term intensive interventions supporting young people who are either vulnerable to or who are experiencing Extra Familial Harm Undertake Return Home Interviews when a child has been missing Undertake community based contextual safeguarding interventions Undertake group work with young people either in a community setting or school Ensure casework is adequately recorded as per team policy and procedures, including timely and accurate case notes, assessments and reports Shortlisting Criteria We are looking for skilled and passionate Adolescent Workers who are dedicated to working positively with young people in sometimes challenging and complex situations, and who have the confidence and emotional intelligence to engage others. To be considered for shortlisting for this position, you CV and personal statement will clearly evidence the following: An understanding of the roles and responsibilities of practitioners working with vulnerable children and young people, with experience of working in a social work, youth justice, youth work, teaching, or probation environment Appreciation of best practice approaches when supporting children and young people Basic awareness of relevant legislation affecting working with children, including the Children Act (1989) and the Children and Adoption Act (2002) IT skills, including use of databases, email, Word and Excel Ability to prioritise and work effectively under pressure with minimal supervision Willingness to learn and undertake training relevant to the role Transferable skills and experience from a youth work, youth justice, education, residential children's home or social work background would align well to this role, where you will have the opportunity to gain further skills and experience in a dynamic and innovative environment. Surrey has both urban and rural areas and you will be expected to have a valid driving licence to drive in the UK, access to a vehicle and be willing to travel to your contractual base and 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. The advert closes at 23:59 on the 28th August 2025 with interviews to follow. 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! 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

Details Reference: SCC/TP/287947/3585 Positions: 2 Salary: £33,552 - £35,763 per annum Category: Care - Children and Young People Contract type: Permanent Working hours: 36 hours per week Posted on: 4 August 2025 Closing date: 17 August 2025 Directorate: Children, Families & Lifelong Learning Location: Woking and Guildford, Surrey Description The starting salary for these full-time, permanent positions is £33,552 per annum based on a 36 hour working week. We are excited to announce new opportunities for two permanent Adolescent Practitioners to join our fantastic Adolescent Service West Team. One team covers Guildford and is based either at the St Francis Centre in Guildford or Godalming Library. The other team covers Woking and is based in Victoria Gate in Woking. These roles are open to hybrid working and as a team we split our time between collaborating together in the office, working within the communities we serve and working from home. 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 (plus bank holidays) 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 About the Role This is an exciting opportunity to be part of our new Adolescent Service in Surrey, who bring together a range of services for young people including those who go missing, those who need support around their mental health, are involved in gang culture and are vulnerable to exploitation, including criminal and sexual exploitation. Our team includes Social Workers and Adolescent Practitioners who are focused on achieving positive outcomes for young people. We are committed to doing things differently and innovatively; implementing a brand-new model for working with adolescents, taking into account current research and best practice. The Adolescent Service is built on the belief that relationships are the key vehicle for achieving change. The service is underpinned by 'Relational Practice' principles; an intentional way of working where establishing, attending to, and maintaining empathetic and honest interpersonal relationships are prioritised. This approach includes our relationships and how we work with each other. Adopting this approach supports us to create systems that can be trauma-informed and respond appropriately to individuals' different needs and experiences. It supports everyone's ability to work restoratively to resolve conflict, repair harm and support change. As an Adolescent Practitioners in our Regional Hub Team you will: Support whole families through a strengths-based and trauma informed approach, utilising motivational interviewing skills and effective relational approaches Coordinate key support services and professionals with families to form an engaged, active and effective Team Around the Family, with clearly defined roles and expectations as per the family plan Ensure casework is adequately recorded as per team policy and procedures, including timely and accurate case notes, assessments and reports Be the lead Practitioner for a caseload of families, maintaining positive contact and effectively managing the balance of providing hands-on support and coordinating relevant partners, as per a shared family plan, to keep them safe from harm Shortlisting Criteria We are looking for skilled and passionate individuals, who are dedicated to working positively with young people in sometimes challenging and complex situations, and who have the confidence and emotional intelligence to engage others. To be considered for shortlisting for this position, you CV and personal statement will clearly evidence the following: An understanding of the roles and responsibilities of practitioners working with vulnerable young people Experience of working in a social work, youth justice, youth work, teaching, or probation environment Basic awareness of relevant legislation affecting working with children, including the Children Act (1989) and the Children and Adoption Act (2002) IT skills, including use of databases, email, Word and Excel Ability to prioritise and work effectively under pressure with minimal supervision Willingness to learn and undertake training relevant to the role Transferable skills and experience from a youth work, youth justice, education, residential children home or social work background would align well to this role, where you will have the opportunity to gain further skills and experience in a dynamic and innovative environment. Surrey has both urban and rural areas and you will be expected to have a valid driving licence to drive in the UK, access to a vehicle and be willing to travel to your contractual base and 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. 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. If you would like an informal chat about the role, please email Kay Daubney at The advert closes at 23:59 on the 17th August 2025 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. Discover more about 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: 05 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, United Kingdom

Join Our Intensive Prevention Service Team! Our Intensive Prevention Service is part of Futures Matter, which supports children and families in Staffordshire. Futures Matter encompasses Intensive Prevention Service Youth Offending Service Saplings and Prevention Family Group Conference Service Breathing Space Child Exploitation Team What We Do: We believe children are best placed living within their family network, as a team we: provide intense support to children on the edge of care to help them stay at home. we also support Social Workers with the re-assessments of family members to progress family time with the aim being to support children and young people to return home after being in our care. The team also support children to return home where there is an agreed plan of reunification. Our approach is solution-focused, relational drawing upon strength-based methods of interventions to meet each family’s specific needs. Who We Work With: We partner with social work teams, family support teams, and other professionals, including those in the third sector. Our team is based in Stafford but works across Staffordshire and sometimes beyond. Why Join Us? This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a passionate, creative, and supportive team that makes a real difference. Our team draws upon a range of specialist skills interventions, including Non-Violent Resistance (NVR), Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT), and Solution-Focused methodology. The team also has a Young Persons Substance Misuse Worker seconded into the team. Main Responsibilities You will : be responsible for supporting young people (8-18 years of age) and their parents developing a tailored package of support, drawing upon other resources within the team as appropriate to remain or return home to their family. maintain positive relationships, providing high support and high challenge to effect changes in family dynamics to promote stability at home. work restoratively with families, offering an intense and a robust package of support for young people and their families where there is a risk of family breakdown. This may be as a result of Adverse Childhood Experiences, relationship difficulties or where exploitation is a significant risk. take responsibility for the accurate recording of all work undertaken on the electronic file in keeping with the agreed timeframes within the Intensive Prevention Service. participate in all team meetings, training, the duty system and in developing the service. The Ideal Candidate We are looking for you to, have experience of working with children / young people and their families within their own homes. have experience of delivering a variety of interventions / direct work to address presenting issues. have a Level 3 NVQ in Childcare or equivalent qualification relevant to working with children and their families. have access to a car at all times where mileage and an essential car allowance is paid. be able to work flexibly which includes working weekends on a rota basis and in an evening to support the children and families that you are working with of which you will receive additional increments. Interviews will be held at the end of August at Staffordshire Place 1. For more information about this vacancy or for an informal chat please contact Kirsten.booth@staffordshire.gov.uk or 07815 999066. 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

The starting salary for this role is £36,873 per annum, working 36 hours per week. Are you self-motivated, able to develop excellent working relationships and looking for a career in a fast-paced and challenging profession? If so, we have the right job for you! We are currently looking for an Internal Auditor to join our fantastic, forward-thinking Internal Audit service. You will be employed by Surrey County Council and the post will require some travel across Surrey, Sussex, and Brighton, as you will be playing a crucial role in ensuring delivery of our service and audits across the partnership, with the opportunity to work at all of our partner and client organisations We currently work on a hybrid basis, with an expectation that everyone within our service will share time between working from one of our available offices and from home. 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 About the Team Orbis Internal Audit is a unique concept, providing Internal Audit and Counter Fraud services across Surrey County Council, East Sussex County Council and Brighton & Hove City Council. We are a service of 38 auditors, with a wide range of skills and experience. We are unique in that the entire service delivers work not only to their own sovereign authority but also to other partners, clients and customers, which maximises the impact, efficiency and effectiveness of our service and resources. This creates great opportunities for everyone within the service to learn and understand how different organisations work. We are responsible for providing assurance to our clients in relation to internal control, governance, and risk management, supporting each organisation to achieve its overall objectives. We invest hugely in developing new Internal Auditors, both internally and externally by offering support through buddying, mentoring and coaching, on the job training, and access to a wide variety of professional and personal development opportunities. At our last external assessment, the Orbis Internal Audit service was reviewed against the Public Sector Internal Audit Standards (PSIAS) by the Chartered Institute of Internal Auditors and were assessed as achieving the highest level of conformance available against the Standards and were deemed 'Excellent' in our reflection of the standards and our focus on performance, risk and adding value. About the Role As an Internal Auditor, you will assist in the delivery of audit and assurance activities in accordance with recognised professional standards (currently Public Sector Internal Audit Standards). These activities will include supporting more senior staff in conducting formal audit reviews or delivering reviews under the supervision of more senior audit staff. Formal audit reviews generally involve the documenting of systems and processes, identification and evaluation of risk and control, testing and analysis, report writing and agreement of appropriate actions, along with the provision of advice, support and challenge to clients on risk governance and internal control matters. To support you we have developed a robust induction programme to give you access to the skills and training you will need to be successful in the role. You will need to possess the flexibility and skills to receive a hybrid induction. Shortlisting Criteria You do not need to have any formal audit or accounting qualification, nor will you need experience within an internal audit environment. You will be self-motivated and able to work on their own initiative and within a team. You will have a willingness to learn and will be able to demonstrate how your current skill set can transfer to the role of Internal Auditor. The ability to undertake work to specified timeframes and budgets is crucial as is the ability to develop excellent client relationship skills remotely and in person. Visits to client sites and other locations within the Orbis Partnership will be required to meet the needs of our partners and clients. You will need to demonstrate your ability and willingness to travel around the South-East. You are not required to hold any formal audit or accounting qualification, nor will you need experience within an internal audit environment. Successful candidates will be self-motivated and able to work on their own initiative and within a team. You will have a willingness to learn and will be able to demonstrate how your current skill set can transfer to the role of Internal Auditor. Applicants with transferable skills, including an understanding of risk management and corporate governance, excellent report writing skills and the ability to build excellent relationships with clients and stakeholders are encouraged to apply. Application Process To apply, alongside your CV, you will be asked to answer the following questions. Each response should aim to be approximately 300 words or within 1500 characters. Please give an example of a major risk specific to one of the services delivered by this Council and identify how the Council might seek to reduce the risk. What do you think has been the greatest technological advancement for councils in the last five years and why? Please outline three key values that an Internal Auditor should demonstrate. How would you apply these to your work? As part of our shortlisting process, we might call you to discuss your application. We also have part-time and term-time opportunities (paid on a pro-rata basis) available. The job advert closes at 23:59 on 31/08/2025 with interviews planned to take place in-person on the 15th and 16th September at Woodhatch Place, Reigate. Work Permits We may be able to obtain a Work Permit for this post, but this is subject to meeting the requirements of the UK Border Agency's Points-based Immigration System. From 6 April 2011 the Home Office has placed a permanent restriction on the number of migrant workers that all Tier 2 (General) Sponsors can recruit. Due to the restrictions we cannot guarantee that individuals that meet the requirements of the Points-based Immigration System will be issued with clearance to obtain work permits. 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

Are you passionate about making a difference in people’s lives through legal expertise and do you thrive in a committed, friendly and supportive team? We are looking for a senior legal professional who will provide expert legal advice, represent clients, and can teach, cascade and mentor staff in the Legal Services Unit (LSU). You will be responsible for ensuring compliance with legal standards and may also be involved in developing legal strategies. This is a fantastic opportunity to work with a Local Authority committed to high legal standards and to making a difference for the benefit of our community. If you are passionate about Education/Special Education Needs & Disabilities and have a proven track record of success, we encourage you to apply now. Main Responsibilities Some of you responsibilities will include: Developing and putting in place programmes of development which are informed by national best practice up to date law and developments in law. Developing and supporting the growth of consistent subject matter expertise within LSU. Undertaking highly complex, high risk legal cases and complex advocacy. Coaching and mentorship within LSU to develop others through training and sharing of expert knowledge. Developing and delivering a selling services strategy within your subject area. The Ideal Candidate We are looking for you to, Be a subject matter expert with the ability to interpret complex legislation and provide high-quality legal advice to a range of stakeholders Demonstrate excellent communication skills to train, mentor, and support the development of legal colleagues Show commercial awareness and contribute to the marketing and growth of legal services Possess strong prioritisation and organisational skills, with the ability to manage complex legal casework and competing pressures “We’re happy to talk flexible working”. If you are unsure if your skills and experience are suitable for this role or you have any queries, please contact Robin Longhurst, Deputy Legal Services Manager at robin.longhurst@staffordshire.gov.uk or Imran Razaq, Deputy Legal Services Manager at imran.razaq@staffordshire.gov.uk. Interview date: 11 September 2025 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.. Location : Staffordshire Place 1 Tipping Street Stafford, ST16 2DH

Based at Camberley Library, the starting salary for this role is £12.42 per hour (pro rata to £23,322 FTE), working 3 hours per week (Saturdays). We are looking for an enthusiastic and self-motivated Weekend Library Assistant to join our dedicated team. You will be based at Camberley Library, you will also be required to work at Frimley Green and Lightwater Libraries. Libraries are spaces for social interaction, learning and cultural experiences. Acting as an economic enabler providing support for local communities and businesses. Surrey's libraries offer vital services to all members of their communities. 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 year Learning and development hub where you can access a wealth of resources About the Team Surrey Libraries hold a unique place in our communities. They provide universal access through a programme of reading, learning digital, health and wellbeing activities. Our vision is for our libraries to become hubs of the community that all are proud of. With excellent customer service at its heart, we need people who share this passion to become more successful. About the Role There is something for everyone at Surrey's libraries and the same day never happens twice. The library is many different things to many different people. Curious readers come looking for their next adventure. Students meet to revise for their exams. Families gather for Storytime and Rhymetime. Special interest groups share their passions and older people access resources and secure their bus pass. Weekend Assistants greet each person with a positive attitude and resilient approach to any request. Customer service is at the forefront of the library service. They are busy, lively places to work. Requiring flexibility, creativity, and initiative. This could mean helping someone with a reading recommendation, thinking up new themes for book displays, planning events or assisting people with information and virtual services. Maintaining, presenting, and processing book stock is also a major part of the role. The role may include leading craft events, Rhymetime and Storytime sessions, and assisting with other activities directed at both children and adults. From time to time there will be a need for lone working or single staffing at this and other libraries in the area. Shortlisting Criteria As part of the application process, you will be asked to upload your CV answer the following questions. Please highlight your strengths and any transferable skills or experience: What has motivated you to apply for the Surrey Library Service? (150 words) Can you please provide an example when you either provided, or received, excellent customer service? (150 words) Our libraries are a vital community resource. Describe an instance where you observed or contributed to a community service making a positive impact. (150 words) Can you name 3 things you would do to attract more people to our libraries and what skills you have to help with this? (150 words) If shortlisted for interview, you will be sent interview questions in advance and you will be asked to read a short story. 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 Vicki Carter by e-mail at or Holly Restell-Anderson by email at . The job advert closes at 23:59 on 20/08/2025 with interviews planned for 30/08/2025. 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 : Camberley, Surrey, GU15 3SY

Are you looking for a rewarding career in social care? The Adult Social Care Transitions Team (14-25) provides social care assessment, case management and safeguarding support across Staffordshire working alongside young people living in Staffordshire living with disabilities and additional needs including neurodiversity and poor mental health. The team includes workers linking in with SEND and educations provisions to support transitions, Social Workers and Social Care Practitioners with a focus on supporting young people, their families and the people that are important to them as well professionals that are supporting them. this includes Children’s Social Workers, SEND workers, education and health professionals. The focus of the team is to support young people to experience a successful transition into adult social care helping to prevent the cliff edge for those young people. This team is a great team who are determined to ensure the best transition for those they support. The Senior Social Worker role is imperative in supporting the work force, in ensuring their practice is strength based. This role is based within Staffordshire place 1 (Stafford town centre), and it is important to ensure you are in the office at least twice a week. The rest of the time home working can be accessed as needed. Main Responsibilities In this role you'll: Provide advice and guidance to practitioners, to ensure the best service delivered to those they are working with Carry out quality assure assessments and provide strength based feedback Directly provide professional supervision to around 8 staff members. Support on a rota for duty manager to support the duty function that sits within the team. Hold a small and complex caseload, this can be a keyworker or joint work with practitioners on the team. Support and work through court work as needed. Provide quality circles to ensure practice within the team is continuing the best practice. Chair complex MDT's or best interests meetings. Understand the importance of ensuring we maintain our Key performance Indicators The Ideal Candidate You will: Be an experienced social worker who has managed complex work Demonstrate post qualification learning Have a understanding and experience of Deprivation of liberty safeguards Have relevant training and experience around safeguarding Have experience of working with transitions and support those moving from childhood to adulthood Be experienced in supporting and providing supervision to practitioners Interviews will be held during the week starting 01/09/2025, these interviews will be in person. 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 Tom Scott, Team Manager, tom.scott3@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 : Staffordshire Place 1 Tipping Street Stafford, ST16 2DH

We are excited to offer an opportunity for a Consultant Social Worker/Educator role within Adult Social Care. This opportunity is available as a secondment or fixed-term position , designed to support the implementation of key service developments and practice improvements. This role offers a unique chance to contribute to the growth and development of our workforce through the Social Work Learning Academy . You will play a pivotal role in shaping learning and development across the service, while also enhancing your own professional practice and leadership skills. Working across multidisciplinary teams, you will help embed best practice and support our commitment to delivering high-quality, person-centred care. Our work is grounded in statutory responsibilities and driven by a shared ambition to empower individuals to live their best lives. This is a 2 year fixed term opportunity. Main Responsibilities As a Consultant Social Worker educator, you will work closely with the teams and support practice and development across the service. ensure that people have access to the right training and development. support those people completing their apprenticeships and help those interested in working towards this. assist in creating and developing the Adult Social work and Safeguarding education and development programmes as well as being part of implementing strategies to recruit, retain and develop the qualified social care workforce including growing talent from within Staffordshire County Council. The Ideal Candidate You will: be a qualified social worker, and have significant experience in the field and experience of developing and delivering training. possess or have a willingness to undertake Practice Educator, Best interest assessor or AMHP qualification. be motivated by the purpose of your role – to help and support others. be a real team player you’ll be able to flex to the needs of the team and as a senior social worker you’ll help mentor and coach other colleagues. have a proven track record of a person centred and asset focused outlook and you’ll have high professional standards. In return for your skills, enthusiasm, and commitment we will support you to take your career to the next level within an exciting, progressive, imaginative, and diverse service. If you require any further information about this role, please contact Ruth Martin Ruth.martin@staffordshire.gov.uk or Sara Bell. Sara.bell1@staffordshire.gov.uk Interviews are arranged for 27 and 29 August 2025. If a high volume of applications are received before the closing date, we will close the advert. 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 2LP

The starting salary for this position is £41,585 per annum based on a 36 hour working week. The fantastic Surrey Fire and Rescue Service (SFRS) are looking for people to carry out the vital role of a Fire Safety Inspecting Officer , based out of either Walton or Farnham Fire Station Business Fire Safety Offices. This opportunity welcomes applications from people who have a background and expertise in compliance and regulation. 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 About the Role Are you passionate about making a difference to the communities of Surrey? As a Business Fire Safety Inspector your role will be to inspect and audit high and very high-risk business premises in Surrey to ensure compliance with the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 on behalf of the fire authority. You will support the Protection Teams to deliver the objectives of the Risk Based Inspection Programme, ensuring that buildings, and the people that use them, are safer through education and enforcement. You will be supported by an experienced team, made up of operational and civilian backgrounds and experience. As you progress in the role you will be required to obtain further specialist and technical knowledge in fire safety which will be overseen by a Fire Safety Manager. This role will involve engaging with various partners and business owners to lead and support people to lawfully resolve regulatory fire safety matters, ensuring compliance with the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order. You will also be responsible for educating businesses and fire teams, ensuring shared understanding of risks. You will carry out consultations, inspection and audit regimes, follow up visits, and decide on appropriate enforcement levels based on audit outcomes. A typical day in this important role will see the Business Fire Safety Inspector assessing risks and hazards associated with fire, evaluating measures in place to protect people and premises, influencing and supporting businesses to act on recommendations and, where appropriate, reporting breaches and taking required enforcement actions. You will need to be able to demonstrate a calm, confident and resilient approach to sometimes unpredictable, challenging or dangerous situations while maintaining respect for others. Shortlisting Criteria This role will require you to be flexible, respond positively to change and be prepared for continuous learning and professional development throughout your career. The regulations governing the fire safety aspects of buildings are frequently evolving and you will need to ensure that you keep up to date. A reasonable level of physical fitness and mobility is necessary as you will be required to inspect multiple areas of a building and take equipment with you to carry out your role. This can also include walking around the surrounding areas as well as reviewing a building internally. To be considered for shortlisting for this position your CV and answers to the questions below will clearly evidence: Level 3 Certificate in Fire Safety Level 4 Diploma in Fire Safety, or working towards this Knowledge of regulation or enforcement of fire safety legislation or similar Health and Safety qualifications and/or experience Experience in the fire safety arena or delivery of fire safety linked activities Strong communication, influencing and stakeholder engagement skills Excellent report writing skills Ability to work effectively with technology and competence with basic software and IT equipment People and team leadership skills, as the role will offer opportunities to lead Advisors or Business Education Officers If successful further training and qualifications will be provided to enhance and support your development. Application Questions (300 words max per answer): Please describe a time when you have led, engaged and motivated others, both within the Fire Service and externally, (please describe one situation where you have had to engage with both) Please describe your understanding of Fire Safety in the Workplace Please provide an example of where you have been open and flexible towards change, and lead participation in devising solutions to problems Please provide an example of where you have displayed a proactive approach to work and how you achieve a consistently high standard of work Please provide an example of when you have experienced conflict at work with a member of the public, or someone from another organisation, and explain how you managed this conflict 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. To arrange an informal discussion please contact Dawn St Leger by email at Dawn.St- or Rob Jenks at . The job advert closes at 23:59 on 23rd August 2025 with shortlisting being completed the week commencing 25th August 2025. Interviews will take place after the week commencing 1st September 2025. 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.. Location : Walton-On-Thames, Surrey, KT12 1RZ

Job summary Beds & Herts Breast Screening Services are inviting applications for the role of: Advanced Practitioner - AfC Band 7 (37.5 hours per week) We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced advanced practitioner with a postgraduate qualification in breast interventional procedures to join our supportive and welcoming team. We also welcome applications from radiographers who hold a postgraduate certificate in mammography and are keen to pursue further training in breast intervention. If you're passionate about advancing your skills and contributing to high-quality patient care, we'd love to hear from you. Main duties of the job The Beds & Herts Breast Screening Service is one of the largest units in the country and provides breast screening and assessment services to women living across Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire.The successful candidate will be expected to support symptomatic, screening, assessment and follow up clinics in the Breast Unit at the Luton and Dunstable Hospital and screening on 5 mobile units. The ability to get to the mobiles is essential. Opportunities for role progression form an exciting part of our continuing service development plan. We currently have 10 mammographers working in advanced practice and have recently trained a consultant radiographer. We can offer you the chance to join a great friendly team, aiming to provide the best service to our women. This post has a GOQ under the Sex Discrimination Act 1975 Section 7 (2) and is therefore restricted to female applicants only. Informal visits are encouraged, please contact Anne- Marie Leach, Deputy Screening Manager on 01582 497593 About us Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides hospital services to a growing population of around 700,000 people living across Bedfordshire and the surrounding areas across two busy hospital sites in Bedford and Luton. Both hospital sites offer key services such as A&E, Obstetrics-led Maternity and Paediatrics. You will be joining a friendly, high performing Trust committed to ensuring the health and wellbeing of staff. As one of the largest NHS Trusts in our region you will have access to a programme of high quality training and development to help you grow your career. The Trust continues to be committed to delivering the best patient care using the best clinical knowledge and technology available. Our values We not only recruit based on qualifications and experience - we recruit individuals who demonstrate the behaviours which underpin our Trusts core values. We achieve this by using values based recruitment. We are dedicated to making our recruitment practices as inclusive as possible for everyone, we are committed to promoting equality and diversity and creating a culture that values differences. Please note that vacancies may close prior to the advertised closing date when sufficient number of applications have been received. All new staff will be subject to a probationary period covering first 6 months in post. Travel between hospital sites may be required. Please review all documents attached to ensure you familiarize yourself with all requirements of the job. Details Date posted 06 August 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 7 Salary £47,810 to £54,710 a year pa Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 418-DTO0466-KA Job locations Beds and Herts Breast screening centre Lewsey Road Luton LU4 0EY Job description Job responsibilities To participate in the radiographic operation of the assessment centre, mobile units and symptomatic clinics in accordance with the agreed operational policies of the Breast Screening Services and the National Health Service Breast Screening Programme (NHSBSP). Job description Job responsibilities To participate in the radiographic operation of the assessment centre, mobile units and symptomatic clinics in accordance with the agreed operational policies of the Breast Screening Services and the National Health Service Breast Screening Programme (NHSBSP). Person Specification Qualifications Essential Uk recognised post graduate qualification in mammography Desirable Post graduate qualification in interventional techniques Experience Essential Breast screening experience Desirable Interventional experience Knowledge Essential Understanding of qualities required for role Desirable Has qualification in role Communication skills Essential Good communication skills to support team and clients Desirable Able to communicate complex information Person Specification Qualifications Essential Uk recognised post graduate qualification in mammography Desirable Post graduate qualification in interventional techniques Experience Essential Breast screening experience Desirable Interventional experience Knowledge Essential Understanding of qualities required for role Desirable Has qualification in role Communication skills Essential Good communication skills to support team and clients Desirable Able to communicate complex 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). 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 Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Address Beds and Herts Breast screening centre Lewsey Road Luton LU4 0EY Employer's website https://www.bedfordshirehospitals.nhs.uk/working-here/ (Opens in a new tab) Employer details Employer name Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Address Beds and Herts Breast screening centre Lewsey Road Luton LU4 0EY Employer's website https://www.bedfordshirehospitals.nhs.uk/working-here/ (Opens in a new tab). Location : Beds and Herts Breast screening centre, Lewsey Road, LU4 0EY Luton, United Kingdom