QSW Senior Practitioner Court Team (within Safeguarding & Care Planning) Your new role The Court Team is a specialist team within the Safeguarding Service. The focus of the work is with children at significant risk of harm where intervention of the court is necessary to protect them. Many of these children become looked after by the Local Authority in the interim and subsequently may not be able to return to their parents. They may be permanently cared for elsewhere by living with either extended family, long term foster care or adoption under a Court Order. The Court Team consists of a Team Manager and 6 Senior Practitioners. This team works in partnership with the Bromley Children's Legal Team to ensure that children's cases that are presented to court are well-prepared and timely. The position requires recent court experience and the ideal candidate would be keen to join a team that specialises in court work within a safeguarding team. What you'll need to succeed Knowledge/Experience The prospective candidate needs to: Be very well-organised, have the ability to communicate effectively and articulate evidence in care proceedings.Write reports to a high standard, that are concise, evidence based for court and adoption panels (i.e. Child Permanency and Adoption Placement Reports) Meet court timelines for submission of statements, care plans, and to effectively parallel plan for children considering all relevant options to secure permanent care at the earliest opportunity for the child. Undertake assessments (i.e parenting and together and apart assessments), plan appropriate intervention and work creatively with children and families who are in court proceedingsHave a good understanding of safeguarding thresholds and ability to assess and analysis risks, including good knowledge of child development and attachment theories and permanency needs of children of all ages.Be able to effectively undertake direct work with children and have the child at the centre of all care work planning.Hold a limited caseload (up to 11 children) to ensure that you implement the highest standards of practice.Work in partnership with colleagues across teams and specialisms and partner agencies to ensure that effective and timely assessments are undertaken of children's developmental needs and the needs of their families. This will include working in partnership with legal representative and Guardians within the court arena.Undertake risk analysis/risk assessment based on informed professional judgement and use of primary evidence to evaluate the parenting capacity to make changes and ensure they can care for their children safely or whether alternative plans should be implemented. SKILLS & ABILITIES Ability to work within a framework of legislation, guidance, divisional policies and procedures and accountability to senior officers.Ability to relate effectively to children, parents and carers, many of whom may be under stress.This will include the ability to support and facilitate the work of more junior staff who are having to deal with particularly difficult situations.Ability to work as a team member and to form professional partnerships with other staff within the Department, colleagues from other agencies, foster carers and residential workers and health and education professionals. This will include an ability to remain aware of the roles and responsibilities of others and to promote a positive image of the division and department.Skill in analysing complex and problematic situations and in formulating, implementing and reviewing, alongside service users, appropriate assessment and intervention programmes. Skill in communicating clearly orally and in writing, including an ability to maintain concise case records including Looked After Children documentation and to produce reports for case conferences, courts and other bodies.Ability to manage working time effectively in order to meet both professional priorities and administrative requirements.Ability to think creatively in meeting children's and families' needs, using family and community networks, voluntary sector and other external resources and provision where appropriate.Ability to contribute to the overall development of the team e.g.: making presentations and leading discussion in areas of professional practice; identifying opportunities for meeting need more effectively; promoting an appropriate and professional climate.Demonstrate appropriate understanding, knowledge and skills in valuing diversity What you'll get in return As part of the Bromley Promise there will be a dedicated two-week induction programme upon joining us. We are confident that with your support, we will continue to provide high quality social care services to our children in Bromley as set out in our improvement and transformation plan. In return, we ask that you bring your passion, dedication and skills. The Bromley Promise: Manageable caseloads for every Social WorkerDedicated time for reflective supervisionGenerous Annual Leave Entitlement including an additional three daysSmall Cluster teams with one team manager supervising four Social WorkersTwo-week protected induction programmeExcellent Learning and development opportunities with bespoke training for every social workerSocial Workers and team managers have easy and regular access to the leadership team Some of the benefits of working for the London Borough of Bromley: Eligibility to join the Lease Car SchemeSocial Workers are classified as essential car users, granting them access to free car parking at Bromley Civic Centre and the ability to claim more on mileage (45p per mile).Membership of the excellent Local Government Pension SchemeExcellent transport linksSalary Sacrifice Schemes make huge savings on the Cycle2Work bike scheme.Employee Benefits Lifestyle Discounts - hundreds of discounts at local and national retailers, restaurants, holidays and many more What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career. #
May 18, 2024
Full time
QSW Senior Practitioner Court Team (within Safeguarding & Care Planning) Your new role The Court Team is a specialist team within the Safeguarding Service. The focus of the work is with children at significant risk of harm where intervention of the court is necessary to protect them. Many of these children become looked after by the Local Authority in the interim and subsequently may not be able to return to their parents. They may be permanently cared for elsewhere by living with either extended family, long term foster care or adoption under a Court Order. The Court Team consists of a Team Manager and 6 Senior Practitioners. This team works in partnership with the Bromley Children's Legal Team to ensure that children's cases that are presented to court are well-prepared and timely. The position requires recent court experience and the ideal candidate would be keen to join a team that specialises in court work within a safeguarding team. What you'll need to succeed Knowledge/Experience The prospective candidate needs to: Be very well-organised, have the ability to communicate effectively and articulate evidence in care proceedings.Write reports to a high standard, that are concise, evidence based for court and adoption panels (i.e. Child Permanency and Adoption Placement Reports) Meet court timelines for submission of statements, care plans, and to effectively parallel plan for children considering all relevant options to secure permanent care at the earliest opportunity for the child. Undertake assessments (i.e parenting and together and apart assessments), plan appropriate intervention and work creatively with children and families who are in court proceedingsHave a good understanding of safeguarding thresholds and ability to assess and analysis risks, including good knowledge of child development and attachment theories and permanency needs of children of all ages.Be able to effectively undertake direct work with children and have the child at the centre of all care work planning.Hold a limited caseload (up to 11 children) to ensure that you implement the highest standards of practice.Work in partnership with colleagues across teams and specialisms and partner agencies to ensure that effective and timely assessments are undertaken of children's developmental needs and the needs of their families. This will include working in partnership with legal representative and Guardians within the court arena.Undertake risk analysis/risk assessment based on informed professional judgement and use of primary evidence to evaluate the parenting capacity to make changes and ensure they can care for their children safely or whether alternative plans should be implemented. SKILLS & ABILITIES Ability to work within a framework of legislation, guidance, divisional policies and procedures and accountability to senior officers.Ability to relate effectively to children, parents and carers, many of whom may be under stress.This will include the ability to support and facilitate the work of more junior staff who are having to deal with particularly difficult situations.Ability to work as a team member and to form professional partnerships with other staff within the Department, colleagues from other agencies, foster carers and residential workers and health and education professionals. This will include an ability to remain aware of the roles and responsibilities of others and to promote a positive image of the division and department.Skill in analysing complex and problematic situations and in formulating, implementing and reviewing, alongside service users, appropriate assessment and intervention programmes. Skill in communicating clearly orally and in writing, including an ability to maintain concise case records including Looked After Children documentation and to produce reports for case conferences, courts and other bodies.Ability to manage working time effectively in order to meet both professional priorities and administrative requirements.Ability to think creatively in meeting children's and families' needs, using family and community networks, voluntary sector and other external resources and provision where appropriate.Ability to contribute to the overall development of the team e.g.: making presentations and leading discussion in areas of professional practice; identifying opportunities for meeting need more effectively; promoting an appropriate and professional climate.Demonstrate appropriate understanding, knowledge and skills in valuing diversity What you'll get in return As part of the Bromley Promise there will be a dedicated two-week induction programme upon joining us. We are confident that with your support, we will continue to provide high quality social care services to our children in Bromley as set out in our improvement and transformation plan. In return, we ask that you bring your passion, dedication and skills. The Bromley Promise: Manageable caseloads for every Social WorkerDedicated time for reflective supervisionGenerous Annual Leave Entitlement including an additional three daysSmall Cluster teams with one team manager supervising four Social WorkersTwo-week protected induction programmeExcellent Learning and development opportunities with bespoke training for every social workerSocial Workers and team managers have easy and regular access to the leadership team Some of the benefits of working for the London Borough of Bromley: Eligibility to join the Lease Car SchemeSocial Workers are classified as essential car users, granting them access to free car parking at Bromley Civic Centre and the ability to claim more on mileage (45p per mile).Membership of the excellent Local Government Pension SchemeExcellent transport linksSalary Sacrifice Schemes make huge savings on the Cycle2Work bike scheme.Employee Benefits Lifestyle Discounts - hundreds of discounts at local and national retailers, restaurants, holidays and many more What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career. #
About Us West Sussex Youth Justice Service (YJS) is a high performing multi-agency statutory partnership which provides services before and after Court to meet the statutory requirements of the youth justice system. Its primary aim is to prevent offending and reduce reoffending by children. The service works in partnership with a variety of agencies to ensure children are offered appropriate intervention to address their risks, meet their needs and build on their strengths. The service also seeks to repair the harm caused to victims and communities by addressing the root causes of offending and reoffending by children. For more information, please visit our Education, Children and Families page, and our WSCC About Us page on our West Sussex County Council (WSCC) website. The Opportunity An exciting opportunity has arisen within the West Sussex Youth Justice Service for a Youth Justice Support Officer in the Restorative Justice Team, based in Horsham. The Restorative Justice Team give victims of youth crime a voice and create opportunities for children involved in the youth justice system to repair the harm caused by their offending behaviour. As a Youth Justice Support Officer, you will be responsible for delivering reparation projects as well as planning and delivering Unpaid Work programmes for young people in the community. You will also be responsible for supervising children assessed as presenting a low to medium risk of re-offending and serious harm, who are subject to Out of Court Disposals and statutory Court Orders. You will have a passion for and resilience to working with complex children. Knowledge or skills of practical tasks such as gardening, building, painting/decorating or use of tools would also be beneficial for this role as well as a love for working outside There may be times that you are required to support the young person to deliver direct reparation to the person harmed by their behaviour and so an understanding of restorative processes is desirable. You will need good assessment skills, as well as the ability to use creative and effective supervisory techniques, to engage children and their families and then enable them to develop long term sustainable change and promote best outcomes. The ability to form positive and constructive relationships with vulnerable children will be crucial, to enable them to develop resilience, achieve their potential and contribute positively to their community. Experience and Skills Key Skills: Good interpersonal and communication skills, including the ability to explain information to others and use advisory, negotiation and persuasion skills to influence the actions of others. Good literacy, numeracy and sound IT skills, to write reports to a high standard and present information clearly, concisely and accurately in ways that promote understanding. Able to research, assess, analyse and interpret information and data from varying sources in order to interpret and plan over the medium term to make judgements based on the needs of the client. Good organisational skills and the ability to prioritise your workload to effectively respond to unanticipated problems. Able to act in an appropriate manner, with discretion, whilst hearing confidential, sensitive or disturbing information. Qualifications and/or experience: 4 GCSE's with A-C passes including English and Maths, or equivalent qualification or experience demonstrating that level of numeracy and literacy. At least one year's previous experience of working with challenging children and young people (e.g. CYPS, police, probation, schools, criminal justice, youth work). Experience of carrying out assessments and writing reports. Previous experience of working in a criminal justice setting e.g., Youth Offending Team, Probation, Police (Desirable) Experience of case management (Desirable) Experience of working in a multi-agency setting (Desirable) Experience of using CVYJ (Youth Offending Service databases) (Desirable) Experience of outside project / practical skills, e.g. gardening, painting, woodwork, low level building (Desirable for Restorative Justice and Communities Team YJSO) You will need to be able to travel independently around the county, including to areas that may not be easily accessible by public transport. Pool cars available. Benefits As an employer we recognise that it is our employees that are central to everything we do. We aim to create a supportive and dynamic working environment where employees can achieve their full potential, achieve a healthy work-life balance and are rewarded for the work they do. For a full list of the benefits offered to you as a West Sussex County Council employee, you can find this at our Rewards and Benefits page . Further information The reference number for this role is CAFHE05139 . We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check, 5 years referencing and a health check.
May 17, 2024
Full time
About Us West Sussex Youth Justice Service (YJS) is a high performing multi-agency statutory partnership which provides services before and after Court to meet the statutory requirements of the youth justice system. Its primary aim is to prevent offending and reduce reoffending by children. The service works in partnership with a variety of agencies to ensure children are offered appropriate intervention to address their risks, meet their needs and build on their strengths. The service also seeks to repair the harm caused to victims and communities by addressing the root causes of offending and reoffending by children. For more information, please visit our Education, Children and Families page, and our WSCC About Us page on our West Sussex County Council (WSCC) website. The Opportunity An exciting opportunity has arisen within the West Sussex Youth Justice Service for a Youth Justice Support Officer in the Restorative Justice Team, based in Horsham. The Restorative Justice Team give victims of youth crime a voice and create opportunities for children involved in the youth justice system to repair the harm caused by their offending behaviour. As a Youth Justice Support Officer, you will be responsible for delivering reparation projects as well as planning and delivering Unpaid Work programmes for young people in the community. You will also be responsible for supervising children assessed as presenting a low to medium risk of re-offending and serious harm, who are subject to Out of Court Disposals and statutory Court Orders. You will have a passion for and resilience to working with complex children. Knowledge or skills of practical tasks such as gardening, building, painting/decorating or use of tools would also be beneficial for this role as well as a love for working outside There may be times that you are required to support the young person to deliver direct reparation to the person harmed by their behaviour and so an understanding of restorative processes is desirable. You will need good assessment skills, as well as the ability to use creative and effective supervisory techniques, to engage children and their families and then enable them to develop long term sustainable change and promote best outcomes. The ability to form positive and constructive relationships with vulnerable children will be crucial, to enable them to develop resilience, achieve their potential and contribute positively to their community. Experience and Skills Key Skills: Good interpersonal and communication skills, including the ability to explain information to others and use advisory, negotiation and persuasion skills to influence the actions of others. Good literacy, numeracy and sound IT skills, to write reports to a high standard and present information clearly, concisely and accurately in ways that promote understanding. Able to research, assess, analyse and interpret information and data from varying sources in order to interpret and plan over the medium term to make judgements based on the needs of the client. Good organisational skills and the ability to prioritise your workload to effectively respond to unanticipated problems. Able to act in an appropriate manner, with discretion, whilst hearing confidential, sensitive or disturbing information. Qualifications and/or experience: 4 GCSE's with A-C passes including English and Maths, or equivalent qualification or experience demonstrating that level of numeracy and literacy. At least one year's previous experience of working with challenging children and young people (e.g. CYPS, police, probation, schools, criminal justice, youth work). Experience of carrying out assessments and writing reports. Previous experience of working in a criminal justice setting e.g., Youth Offending Team, Probation, Police (Desirable) Experience of case management (Desirable) Experience of working in a multi-agency setting (Desirable) Experience of using CVYJ (Youth Offending Service databases) (Desirable) Experience of outside project / practical skills, e.g. gardening, painting, woodwork, low level building (Desirable for Restorative Justice and Communities Team YJSO) You will need to be able to travel independently around the county, including to areas that may not be easily accessible by public transport. Pool cars available. Benefits As an employer we recognise that it is our employees that are central to everything we do. We aim to create a supportive and dynamic working environment where employees can achieve their full potential, achieve a healthy work-life balance and are rewarded for the work they do. For a full list of the benefits offered to you as a West Sussex County Council employee, you can find this at our Rewards and Benefits page . Further information The reference number for this role is CAFHE05139 . We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check, 5 years referencing and a health check.
About Us West Sussex Youth Justice Service (YJS) is a high performing multi-agency statutory partnership which provides services before and after Court to meet the statutory requirements of the youth justice system. Its primary aim is to prevent offending and reduce reoffending by children. The service works in partnership with a variety of agencies to ensure children are offered appropriate intervention to address their risks, meet their needs and build on their strengths. The service also seeks to repair the harm caused to victims and communities by addressing the root causes of offending and reoffending by children. For more information, please visit our Education, Children and Families page, and our WSCC About Us page on our West Sussex County Council (WSCC) website. The Opportunity An exciting opportunity has arisen within the West Sussex Youth Justice Service for a Youth Justice Support Officer in the Restorative Justice Team, based in Horsham. The Restorative Justice Team give victims of youth crime a voice and create opportunities for children involved in the youth justice system to repair the harm caused by their offending behaviour. As a Youth Justice Support Officer, you will be responsible for delivering reparation projects as well as planning and delivering Unpaid Work programmes for young people in the community. You will also be responsible for supervising children assessed as presenting a low to medium risk of re-offending and serious harm, who are subject to Out of Court Disposals and statutory Court Orders. You will have a passion for and resilience to working with complex children. Knowledge or skills of practical tasks such as gardening, building, painting/decorating or use of tools would also be beneficial for this role as well as a love for working outside There may be times that you are required to support the young person to deliver direct reparation to the person harmed by their behaviour and so an understanding of restorative processes is desirable. You will need good assessment skills, as well as the ability to use creative and effective supervisory techniques, to engage children and their families and then enable them to develop long term sustainable change and promote best outcomes. The ability to form positive and constructive relationships with vulnerable children will be crucial, to enable them to develop resilience, achieve their potential and contribute positively to their community. Experience and Skills Key Skills: Good interpersonal and communication skills, including the ability to explain information to others and use advisory, negotiation and persuasion skills to influence the actions of others. Good literacy, numeracy and sound IT skills, to write reports to a high standard and present information clearly, concisely and accurately in ways that promote understanding. Able to research, assess, analyse and interpret information and data from varying sources in order to interpret and plan over the medium term to make judgements based on the needs of the client. Good organisational skills and the ability to prioritise your workload to effectively respond to unanticipated problems. Able to act in an appropriate manner, with discretion, whilst hearing confidential, sensitive or disturbing information. Qualifications and/or experience: 4 GCSE's with A-C passes including English and Maths, or equivalent qualification or experience demonstrating that level of numeracy and literacy. At least one year's previous experience of working with challenging children and young people (e.g. CYPS, police, probation, schools, criminal justice, youth work). Experience of carrying out assessments and writing reports. Previous experience of working in a criminal justice setting e.g., Youth Offending Team, Probation, Police (Desirable) Experience of case management (Desirable) Experience of working in a multi-agency setting (Desirable) Experience of using CVYJ (Youth Offending Service databases) (Desirable) Experience of outside project / practical skills, e.g. gardening, painting, woodwork, low level building (Desirable for Restorative Justice and Communities Team YJSO) You will need to be able to travel independently around the county, including to areas that may not be easily accessible by public transport. Pool cars available. Benefits As an employer we recognise that it is our employees that are central to everything we do. We aim to create a supportive and dynamic working environment where employees can achieve their full potential, achieve a healthy work-life balance and are rewarded for the work they do. For a full list of the benefits offered to you as a West Sussex County Council employee, you can find this at our Rewards and Benefits page . Further information The reference number for this role is CAFHE05139 . We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check, 5 years referencing and a health check.
May 17, 2024
Full time
About Us West Sussex Youth Justice Service (YJS) is a high performing multi-agency statutory partnership which provides services before and after Court to meet the statutory requirements of the youth justice system. Its primary aim is to prevent offending and reduce reoffending by children. The service works in partnership with a variety of agencies to ensure children are offered appropriate intervention to address their risks, meet their needs and build on their strengths. The service also seeks to repair the harm caused to victims and communities by addressing the root causes of offending and reoffending by children. For more information, please visit our Education, Children and Families page, and our WSCC About Us page on our West Sussex County Council (WSCC) website. The Opportunity An exciting opportunity has arisen within the West Sussex Youth Justice Service for a Youth Justice Support Officer in the Restorative Justice Team, based in Horsham. The Restorative Justice Team give victims of youth crime a voice and create opportunities for children involved in the youth justice system to repair the harm caused by their offending behaviour. As a Youth Justice Support Officer, you will be responsible for delivering reparation projects as well as planning and delivering Unpaid Work programmes for young people in the community. You will also be responsible for supervising children assessed as presenting a low to medium risk of re-offending and serious harm, who are subject to Out of Court Disposals and statutory Court Orders. You will have a passion for and resilience to working with complex children. Knowledge or skills of practical tasks such as gardening, building, painting/decorating or use of tools would also be beneficial for this role as well as a love for working outside There may be times that you are required to support the young person to deliver direct reparation to the person harmed by their behaviour and so an understanding of restorative processes is desirable. You will need good assessment skills, as well as the ability to use creative and effective supervisory techniques, to engage children and their families and then enable them to develop long term sustainable change and promote best outcomes. The ability to form positive and constructive relationships with vulnerable children will be crucial, to enable them to develop resilience, achieve their potential and contribute positively to their community. Experience and Skills Key Skills: Good interpersonal and communication skills, including the ability to explain information to others and use advisory, negotiation and persuasion skills to influence the actions of others. Good literacy, numeracy and sound IT skills, to write reports to a high standard and present information clearly, concisely and accurately in ways that promote understanding. Able to research, assess, analyse and interpret information and data from varying sources in order to interpret and plan over the medium term to make judgements based on the needs of the client. Good organisational skills and the ability to prioritise your workload to effectively respond to unanticipated problems. Able to act in an appropriate manner, with discretion, whilst hearing confidential, sensitive or disturbing information. Qualifications and/or experience: 4 GCSE's with A-C passes including English and Maths, or equivalent qualification or experience demonstrating that level of numeracy and literacy. At least one year's previous experience of working with challenging children and young people (e.g. CYPS, police, probation, schools, criminal justice, youth work). Experience of carrying out assessments and writing reports. Previous experience of working in a criminal justice setting e.g., Youth Offending Team, Probation, Police (Desirable) Experience of case management (Desirable) Experience of working in a multi-agency setting (Desirable) Experience of using CVYJ (Youth Offending Service databases) (Desirable) Experience of outside project / practical skills, e.g. gardening, painting, woodwork, low level building (Desirable for Restorative Justice and Communities Team YJSO) You will need to be able to travel independently around the county, including to areas that may not be easily accessible by public transport. Pool cars available. Benefits As an employer we recognise that it is our employees that are central to everything we do. We aim to create a supportive and dynamic working environment where employees can achieve their full potential, achieve a healthy work-life balance and are rewarded for the work they do. For a full list of the benefits offered to you as a West Sussex County Council employee, you can find this at our Rewards and Benefits page . Further information The reference number for this role is CAFHE05139 . We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check, 5 years referencing and a health check.
Probation officer LOCATION: Doncaster HOURS: 37 hours per week PAY RATE: 26.45 Full Job Description Depending on the role, work may include: Working with people on probation to analyse and address their behaviour; Assessing offender needs; The preparation and delivery of reports (Court, Parole etc) The assessment and management of the risk of serious harm posed by individuals Accurate case recording Deliver and lead accredited programmes in adherence to the Programme Manual Able to facilitate learning events, provide guidance, support, feedback and mentoring to operational staff across the Probation Service through a programme of learning events. The job holder is expected to accept reasonable alterations and additional tasks of a similar level that may be necessary. Essential Requirements Possession of a Probation Qualification Framework Graduate Diploma/ Honours Degree in Community Justice integrated with Level 5 Diploma in Probation Practice, or a recognised qualification by the Secretary of State for Justice as per Section 10 of the Offender Management Act 2007. Evidence of working for a recognised provider of probation services in the last 5 years. Experience and knowledge of evidence based practice and risk/needs assessment tools, including OASys, SARA and RSR, for risk assessment and management, including the ability to use/learn quickly. Experience of writing detailed reports to strict deadlines and quality standards, including Court reports including completion of the RSR tool, and parole reports. Experience of using and maintaining Probation Service computer based systems to produce, update and maintain records and other documentation within agreed timescales - NDelius and OASys. Working knowledge of Multi Agency Public Protection Arrangements. Anyone interested can email an up to date CV to (url removed) or call Andy on (phone number removed)
May 16, 2024
Contractor
Probation officer LOCATION: Doncaster HOURS: 37 hours per week PAY RATE: 26.45 Full Job Description Depending on the role, work may include: Working with people on probation to analyse and address their behaviour; Assessing offender needs; The preparation and delivery of reports (Court, Parole etc) The assessment and management of the risk of serious harm posed by individuals Accurate case recording Deliver and lead accredited programmes in adherence to the Programme Manual Able to facilitate learning events, provide guidance, support, feedback and mentoring to operational staff across the Probation Service through a programme of learning events. The job holder is expected to accept reasonable alterations and additional tasks of a similar level that may be necessary. Essential Requirements Possession of a Probation Qualification Framework Graduate Diploma/ Honours Degree in Community Justice integrated with Level 5 Diploma in Probation Practice, or a recognised qualification by the Secretary of State for Justice as per Section 10 of the Offender Management Act 2007. Evidence of working for a recognised provider of probation services in the last 5 years. Experience and knowledge of evidence based practice and risk/needs assessment tools, including OASys, SARA and RSR, for risk assessment and management, including the ability to use/learn quickly. Experience of writing detailed reports to strict deadlines and quality standards, including Court reports including completion of the RSR tool, and parole reports. Experience of using and maintaining Probation Service computer based systems to produce, update and maintain records and other documentation within agreed timescales - NDelius and OASys. Working knowledge of Multi Agency Public Protection Arrangements. Anyone interested can email an up to date CV to (url removed) or call Andy on (phone number removed)
Probation officer LOCATION: Wakefield HOURS: 37 hours per week PAY RATE: 26.45 Full Job Description Depending on the role, work may include: Working with people on probation to analyse and address their behaviour; Assessing offender needs; The preparation and delivery of reports (Court, Parole etc) The assessment and management of the risk of serious harm posed by individuals Accurate case recording Deliver and lead accredited programmes in adherence to the Programme Manual Able to facilitate learning events, provide guidance, support, feedback and mentoring to operational staff across the Probation Service through a programme of learning events. The job holder is expected to accept reasonable alterations and additional tasks of a similar level that may be necessary. Essential Requirements Possession of a Probation Qualification Framework Graduate Diploma/ Honours Degree in Community Justice integrated with Level 5 Diploma in Probation Practice, or a recognised qualification by the Secretary of State for Justice as per Section 10 of the Offender Management Act 2007. Evidence of working for a recognised provider of probation services in the last 5 years. Experience and knowledge of evidence based practice and risk/needs assessment tools, including OASys, SARA and RSR, for risk assessment and management, including the ability to use/learn quickly. Experience of writing detailed reports to strict deadlines and quality standards, including Court reports including completion of the RSR tool, and parole reports. Experience of using and maintaining Probation Service computer based systems to produce, update and maintain records and other documentation within agreed timescales - NDelius and OASys. Working knowledge of Multi Agency Public Protection Arrangements. Anyone interested can email an up to date CV to (url removed) or call Andy on (phone number removed)
May 16, 2024
Contractor
Probation officer LOCATION: Wakefield HOURS: 37 hours per week PAY RATE: 26.45 Full Job Description Depending on the role, work may include: Working with people on probation to analyse and address their behaviour; Assessing offender needs; The preparation and delivery of reports (Court, Parole etc) The assessment and management of the risk of serious harm posed by individuals Accurate case recording Deliver and lead accredited programmes in adherence to the Programme Manual Able to facilitate learning events, provide guidance, support, feedback and mentoring to operational staff across the Probation Service through a programme of learning events. The job holder is expected to accept reasonable alterations and additional tasks of a similar level that may be necessary. Essential Requirements Possession of a Probation Qualification Framework Graduate Diploma/ Honours Degree in Community Justice integrated with Level 5 Diploma in Probation Practice, or a recognised qualification by the Secretary of State for Justice as per Section 10 of the Offender Management Act 2007. Evidence of working for a recognised provider of probation services in the last 5 years. Experience and knowledge of evidence based practice and risk/needs assessment tools, including OASys, SARA and RSR, for risk assessment and management, including the ability to use/learn quickly. Experience of writing detailed reports to strict deadlines and quality standards, including Court reports including completion of the RSR tool, and parole reports. Experience of using and maintaining Probation Service computer based systems to produce, update and maintain records and other documentation within agreed timescales - NDelius and OASys. Working knowledge of Multi Agency Public Protection Arrangements. Anyone interested can email an up to date CV to (url removed) or call Andy on (phone number removed)
I am currently recruiting for a PO to work in Staines. Applying candidates will be expected to go into the office to see service users face to face. Probation officer LOCATION: Staines HOURS: 37 hours per week PAY RATE: 26.45 Full Job Description Depending on the role, work may include: Working with people on probation to analyse and address their behaviour; Assessing offender needs; The preparation and delivery of reports (Court, Parole etc) The assessment and management of the risk of serious harm posed by individuals Accurate case recording Deliver and lead accredited programmes in adherence to the Programme Manual Able to facilitate learning events, provide guidance, support, feedback and mentoring to operational staff across the Probation Service through a programme of learning events. The job holder is expected to accept reasonable alterations and additional tasks of a similar level that may be necessary. Essential Requirements Possession of a Probation Qualification Framework Graduate Diploma/ Honours Degree in Community Justice integrated with Level 5 Diploma in Probation Practice, or a recognised qualification by the Secretary of State for Justice as per Section 10 of the Offender Management Act 2007. Evidence of working for a recognised provider of probation services in the last 5 years. Experience and knowledge of evidence based practice and risk/needs assessment tools, including OASys, SARA and RSR, for risk assessment and management, including the ability to use/learn quickly. Experience of writing detailed reports to strict deadlines and quality standards, including Court reports including completion of the RSR tool, and parole reports. Experience of using and maintaining Probation Service computer based systems to produce, update and maintain records and other documentation within agreed timescales - NDelius and OASys. Working knowledge of Multi Agency Public Protection Arrangements. Anyone interested can email an up to date CV to (url removed) or call Andy on (phone number removed)
May 16, 2024
Contractor
I am currently recruiting for a PO to work in Staines. Applying candidates will be expected to go into the office to see service users face to face. Probation officer LOCATION: Staines HOURS: 37 hours per week PAY RATE: 26.45 Full Job Description Depending on the role, work may include: Working with people on probation to analyse and address their behaviour; Assessing offender needs; The preparation and delivery of reports (Court, Parole etc) The assessment and management of the risk of serious harm posed by individuals Accurate case recording Deliver and lead accredited programmes in adherence to the Programme Manual Able to facilitate learning events, provide guidance, support, feedback and mentoring to operational staff across the Probation Service through a programme of learning events. The job holder is expected to accept reasonable alterations and additional tasks of a similar level that may be necessary. Essential Requirements Possession of a Probation Qualification Framework Graduate Diploma/ Honours Degree in Community Justice integrated with Level 5 Diploma in Probation Practice, or a recognised qualification by the Secretary of State for Justice as per Section 10 of the Offender Management Act 2007. Evidence of working for a recognised provider of probation services in the last 5 years. Experience and knowledge of evidence based practice and risk/needs assessment tools, including OASys, SARA and RSR, for risk assessment and management, including the ability to use/learn quickly. Experience of writing detailed reports to strict deadlines and quality standards, including Court reports including completion of the RSR tool, and parole reports. Experience of using and maintaining Probation Service computer based systems to produce, update and maintain records and other documentation within agreed timescales - NDelius and OASys. Working knowledge of Multi Agency Public Protection Arrangements. Anyone interested can email an up to date CV to (url removed) or call Andy on (phone number removed)
Reports to: CEO Overview ProblemShared is seeking an experienced Chief People Officer to join the Senior Leadership team. We are looking for a motivated individual who wants to work in a high-performance team at a scaling health technology company and have responsibility for driving our business growth from day one. As the Chief People Officer (CPO) at ProblemShared you will be responsible for leading and shaping our organisational People strategy and culture aligning to business goals. You will drive a performance culture alongside employee engagement, talent acquisition and development strategies as the company scales. Responsible for the People and Talent teams, you will work closely with the CEO and Senior Leadership to embed a culture of excellence, which is caring, effective, reflective, inclusive and innovative. You will lead the charge in creating an inclusive and supportive work environment where every team member feels valued, empowered, and inspired to deliver on our mission and vision. You will help drive productivity by marrying a creative and empathetic approach with analytics to ensure we create a culture of supportive leadership throughout the business. Company Overview ProblemShared is a key innovator in the rapidly expanding field of digital mind health. We are a practitioner-led, CQC-regulated, digital mind health provider, working with a community of expert practitioners to broaden access to the highest quality care for people across the UK. By leveraging technology, we aim to provide scalable and personalized solutions that enhance mental well-being and bridge gaps in mental healthcare delivery. We work in partnership with institutions such as the NHS, insurance companies and universities to deliver therapy, psychiatry, neurodevelopmental assessments and post diagnosis care for adults, children and young people. At ProblemShared we don't just look at your CV. We're more passionate about who you are and your potential. We also know that everyone has a life outside work, so we're happy to discuss flexible working. We embrace difference and individuality and are proud to be equal opportunity employer. What the job involves Talent Acquisition: Lead the recruitment strategy to attract top talent in the field of mental healthcare and neurodevelopmental assessments, ensuring a diverse, inclusive and compliant workforce that reflects the communities we serve. Performance Management: Oversee performance management processes, providing guidance and support to managers in setting clear expectations, conducting performance evaluations, and addressing performance issues effectively and compassionately. Culture: Working closely with the brand team to develop a positive culture that aligns with ProblemShared's values and mission, fostering a sense of belonging, purpose, and collaboration among team members. Ensuring the employee experience is aligned with the client experience. Employee Engagement: Implement initiatives to enhance employee engagement, satisfaction, and retention, including regular feedback mechanisms, recognition programs, and opportunities for professional growth and development. Compensation and Incentive Plans: Develop and manage a comprehensive compensation strategy and incentive plan ensuring competitiveness within the industry and alignment with organizational goals. Work closely with finance and senior leadership to establish policies that support employee motivation and retention. Learning and Development: Implement learning and development programs to enhance the skills, knowledge, development and capabilities of our team members, fostering a culture of continuous learning and growth. Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI): Create a strategy and champion diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives within the organisation, promoting a culture of respect, acceptance, and belonging for individuals from all backgrounds. Employee Well-being: Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop and implement strategies to support employee well-being, including mental health resources, wellness programs, and work-life balance initiatives. HR Strategy and Compliance: Partner with senior leadership to develop and execute HR strategies that support ProblemShared's business objectives while ensuring compliance with relevant employment laws and regulations. Governance: Work alongside the governance team to ensure we deliver our standards of quality and clinical excellence throughout all aspects of the employee journey Change management: Telehealth is a rapidly evolving field. The CPO needs to be adept at managing change, whether it's implementing new technologies, adapting to regulatory change or scaling the workforce. Data Analysis: Utilising data analytics to inform decisions, such as workforce planning, performance evaluation, and identifying trends in employee satisfaction and engagement. Conflict Resolution: Ability to effectively resolve conflicts and address employee grievances in a fair and timely manner, promoting a harmonious work environment. Requirements CIPD Qualified and experience in people management. 10+ years of experience in human resources, with at least 5 years in a leadership role within the healthcare or mental health industry. In-depth knowledge of HR best practices, talent management, and organisational development. Proven track record of developing and implementing successful people strategies in a fast-paced, high growth environment. Knowledge of remote working engagement strategies and cultural support Awareness of neurodiversity best practice and support within the workforce Proven experience in developing successful healthcare recruitment strategies and market research You will be a strategic thinker with a strong understanding of UK employment law and a proven track record of building and scaling high-performing teams to mid sized companies of around 500 people. Strategic thinker with the ability to translate business goals into people initiatives. Ability to build and maintain effective working relationships at all levels of the organisation. Exceptional communication, interpersonal, and leadership skills, with the ability to inspire and motivate others. You will be required to have a basic DBS as part of compliance for this role
May 14, 2024
Full time
Reports to: CEO Overview ProblemShared is seeking an experienced Chief People Officer to join the Senior Leadership team. We are looking for a motivated individual who wants to work in a high-performance team at a scaling health technology company and have responsibility for driving our business growth from day one. As the Chief People Officer (CPO) at ProblemShared you will be responsible for leading and shaping our organisational People strategy and culture aligning to business goals. You will drive a performance culture alongside employee engagement, talent acquisition and development strategies as the company scales. Responsible for the People and Talent teams, you will work closely with the CEO and Senior Leadership to embed a culture of excellence, which is caring, effective, reflective, inclusive and innovative. You will lead the charge in creating an inclusive and supportive work environment where every team member feels valued, empowered, and inspired to deliver on our mission and vision. You will help drive productivity by marrying a creative and empathetic approach with analytics to ensure we create a culture of supportive leadership throughout the business. Company Overview ProblemShared is a key innovator in the rapidly expanding field of digital mind health. We are a practitioner-led, CQC-regulated, digital mind health provider, working with a community of expert practitioners to broaden access to the highest quality care for people across the UK. By leveraging technology, we aim to provide scalable and personalized solutions that enhance mental well-being and bridge gaps in mental healthcare delivery. We work in partnership with institutions such as the NHS, insurance companies and universities to deliver therapy, psychiatry, neurodevelopmental assessments and post diagnosis care for adults, children and young people. At ProblemShared we don't just look at your CV. We're more passionate about who you are and your potential. We also know that everyone has a life outside work, so we're happy to discuss flexible working. We embrace difference and individuality and are proud to be equal opportunity employer. What the job involves Talent Acquisition: Lead the recruitment strategy to attract top talent in the field of mental healthcare and neurodevelopmental assessments, ensuring a diverse, inclusive and compliant workforce that reflects the communities we serve. Performance Management: Oversee performance management processes, providing guidance and support to managers in setting clear expectations, conducting performance evaluations, and addressing performance issues effectively and compassionately. Culture: Working closely with the brand team to develop a positive culture that aligns with ProblemShared's values and mission, fostering a sense of belonging, purpose, and collaboration among team members. Ensuring the employee experience is aligned with the client experience. Employee Engagement: Implement initiatives to enhance employee engagement, satisfaction, and retention, including regular feedback mechanisms, recognition programs, and opportunities for professional growth and development. Compensation and Incentive Plans: Develop and manage a comprehensive compensation strategy and incentive plan ensuring competitiveness within the industry and alignment with organizational goals. Work closely with finance and senior leadership to establish policies that support employee motivation and retention. Learning and Development: Implement learning and development programs to enhance the skills, knowledge, development and capabilities of our team members, fostering a culture of continuous learning and growth. Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI): Create a strategy and champion diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives within the organisation, promoting a culture of respect, acceptance, and belonging for individuals from all backgrounds. Employee Well-being: Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop and implement strategies to support employee well-being, including mental health resources, wellness programs, and work-life balance initiatives. HR Strategy and Compliance: Partner with senior leadership to develop and execute HR strategies that support ProblemShared's business objectives while ensuring compliance with relevant employment laws and regulations. Governance: Work alongside the governance team to ensure we deliver our standards of quality and clinical excellence throughout all aspects of the employee journey Change management: Telehealth is a rapidly evolving field. The CPO needs to be adept at managing change, whether it's implementing new technologies, adapting to regulatory change or scaling the workforce. Data Analysis: Utilising data analytics to inform decisions, such as workforce planning, performance evaluation, and identifying trends in employee satisfaction and engagement. Conflict Resolution: Ability to effectively resolve conflicts and address employee grievances in a fair and timely manner, promoting a harmonious work environment. Requirements CIPD Qualified and experience in people management. 10+ years of experience in human resources, with at least 5 years in a leadership role within the healthcare or mental health industry. In-depth knowledge of HR best practices, talent management, and organisational development. Proven track record of developing and implementing successful people strategies in a fast-paced, high growth environment. Knowledge of remote working engagement strategies and cultural support Awareness of neurodiversity best practice and support within the workforce Proven experience in developing successful healthcare recruitment strategies and market research You will be a strategic thinker with a strong understanding of UK employment law and a proven track record of building and scaling high-performing teams to mid sized companies of around 500 people. Strategic thinker with the ability to translate business goals into people initiatives. Ability to build and maintain effective working relationships at all levels of the organisation. Exceptional communication, interpersonal, and leadership skills, with the ability to inspire and motivate others. You will be required to have a basic DBS as part of compliance for this role
Social Worker - Gweres Tus Yowynk (GTY - Helping Young People) Job Description Make a difference - Children's Social Work in Cornwall 'Cornwall's ambitious, outward-facing senior leadership team promotes a strong culture of learning and development. It has made excellent use of learning from research, best practice and peer reviews.' 'Social workers have a very good understanding of the children they work with; they visit them regularly and ensure that their needs are holistically well considered' 'Staff development is delivered through an effective and well-targeted workforce development framework. Staff morale is high' OFSTED 2019 - OUTSTANDING GRADING The Service & Team: Social workers make a real difference to the lives of children in Cornwall. We believe that the children of Cornwall deserve the very best. We put their needs at the heart of everything we do and we are looking for people who share our determination to improve their lives and make a brighter future. If you believe in humane, relationship-based social work with children and families we offer the opportunity to develop your social work career in an innovative and ambitious children's service in one of the most beautiful parts of the country. We are looking for a Social Worker for the Gweres Tus Yowynk (GTY - Helping Young People). Our specialist multi-agency adolescent service works proactively to support young people in staying at home and/or with their extended family. Our multi disciplinary teams in the West, Mid, and East of the county comprise Social Workers, Targeted Youth Workers, Youth Justice Service Officers, and Functional Family Therapists. You will engage in all a range of statutory social work, working directly with young people, conducting social work assessments, and managing a caseload. Your role involves delivering high-quality interventions,providing intensive support, often to families nearing crisis to prevent family breakdown allowing young people to stay within their family or wider network where appropriate. This team is dedicated to raising standards and advancing the practice of multi-agency collaboration. The Role: We have an opportunity for a passionate, committed Social Worker to join our innovative service meaning the needs of complex adolescents across Cornwall. The post will suit someone with experience of working with children, young people and their families. You will have an interest in adolescents including a knowledge an understanding of the impact of trauma on neurodevelopment and the issues that impact on young people including mental health needs, exploitation and substance misuse. You will have excellent communication and assessment skills and be able to work well in a multi agency way. You will have a strong sense of the child's lived experience at the centre of your practice. This is a public/customer-facing role, where the statutory English language requirement for public sector workers applies. This position will be subject to an enhanced criminal record disclosure check. 'Find out more about our social work careers here - Work in Adults or Children's Social Care - Cornwall Council . What you'll need to succeed: You will be a social worker registered with Social Work England who will have: Previous experience working within a social care environment A proven track record of excellent practice that improves the lives of children High-level written and verbal communication skills to build effective professional relationships with families and other professionals Knowledge and understanding of the legislation, models and theories relevant to children's social work, and the ability to evidence how you have applied your learning to your practice The skills to undertake assessments and to use evidence-based practice tools to devise, implement and review care plans If your experience as a social worker is within another sector (such as Adult Social Care or the Voluntary sector), we provide additional support to transition into children and families social work through a supported induction period. Please note: If you have qualified within the last 2 years, but not completed your Assessed and Supported Year of Employment (ASYE) we would welcome your application as a Newly Qualified Social Worker (NQSW) in order to access Cornwall's ASYE programme which runs twice yearly. You would need to apply for our NQSW adverts which are advertised separately. What you'll get in return: Cornwall Council's ambition is to be an employer of choice, a high performing Council and a learning organisation. We commit to providing a reward and benefits package to attract, motivate and reward our employees. We offer a range of flexible working options to our staff. We actively encourage and enable our practitioners to progress and reward them for their commitment and expertise. If you are committed to continuing professional development, can demonstrate learning in your practice and in improved outcomes for the children you help and protect, we will provide you with the career options and remuneration that match your expertise. We support our social workers to stay in front line practice as advanced practitioners or move to front line management, both of which attract the same pay. As part of our commitment to outstanding practice, we have put in place a comprehensive core curriculum and career and qualification pathway for our social workers to develop their knowledge and skills to deliver the most effective social work intervention with children and families. Cornwall is one of the best places in the country to live, work and bring up a family. It's location and landscape offer unique opportunities for a healthier, happier way of life. We are committed to supporting the wellbeing of our staff and we recognise that resilient Social Workers need a good work/life balance as well as supportive leadership and support in the workplace. In recognition of the vital contribution you make, we offer an attractive package of benefits including: Welcome bonus of £4000 for qualified Social Workers who are new to social work in Cornwall and have completed their ASYE £3000 Annual Market Supplement for Advanced Practitioners A generous relocation package An individualised induction to meet your specific needs and learning An excellent core curriculum to support your ongoing development with a high-quality programme of evidence-based learning and development to enhance skills and practice. An outstanding career and qualification pathway, recognised by Ofsted as a foundation of Cornwall's good practice, which will support your progression. Support from our dedicated Practice Educators throughout your progression pathway Regular, high-quality case and reflective supervision Supportive management and leadership Support to access temporary accommodation if moving from outside of Cornwall Access to a Cornwall Council lease car 26 days paid annual leave per year (rising with length of service), plus bank holidays Flexible working opportunities, including part-time hours and homeworking A license to access Community Care Inform and Research in Practice. Payment of your Social Work England registration fees. A competitive starting salary and the opportunity to increase your pay further as you progress About Us Cornwall Council deliver services to more than half a million local people and over five million visitors a year. Find out more about working and volunteering for us . We are happy to talk about flexible working options such as part-time or compressed hours. More examples of our flexible working opportunities can be found here - flexible working options . Fairness and inclusion are at the heart of our vision for Cornwall. In order to best serve our communities, we are striving to achieve a diverse workforce that is inclusive of all backgrounds, cultures and identities; e.g., race, disability, sex, gender, age, religion and sexual orientation. We are an equal opportunities and Disability Confident employer, and we will assess applicants on their merits. Cornwall Council is committed to safeguarding and following safer recruitment principles to help make sure our staff and volunteers are suitable to work with children, young people and adults at risk. It's a vital part of creating a safe and positive environment and making a commitment to keeping all service users safe from harm.
May 11, 2024
Full time
Social Worker - Gweres Tus Yowynk (GTY - Helping Young People) Job Description Make a difference - Children's Social Work in Cornwall 'Cornwall's ambitious, outward-facing senior leadership team promotes a strong culture of learning and development. It has made excellent use of learning from research, best practice and peer reviews.' 'Social workers have a very good understanding of the children they work with; they visit them regularly and ensure that their needs are holistically well considered' 'Staff development is delivered through an effective and well-targeted workforce development framework. Staff morale is high' OFSTED 2019 - OUTSTANDING GRADING The Service & Team: Social workers make a real difference to the lives of children in Cornwall. We believe that the children of Cornwall deserve the very best. We put their needs at the heart of everything we do and we are looking for people who share our determination to improve their lives and make a brighter future. If you believe in humane, relationship-based social work with children and families we offer the opportunity to develop your social work career in an innovative and ambitious children's service in one of the most beautiful parts of the country. We are looking for a Social Worker for the Gweres Tus Yowynk (GTY - Helping Young People). Our specialist multi-agency adolescent service works proactively to support young people in staying at home and/or with their extended family. Our multi disciplinary teams in the West, Mid, and East of the county comprise Social Workers, Targeted Youth Workers, Youth Justice Service Officers, and Functional Family Therapists. You will engage in all a range of statutory social work, working directly with young people, conducting social work assessments, and managing a caseload. Your role involves delivering high-quality interventions,providing intensive support, often to families nearing crisis to prevent family breakdown allowing young people to stay within their family or wider network where appropriate. This team is dedicated to raising standards and advancing the practice of multi-agency collaboration. The Role: We have an opportunity for a passionate, committed Social Worker to join our innovative service meaning the needs of complex adolescents across Cornwall. The post will suit someone with experience of working with children, young people and their families. You will have an interest in adolescents including a knowledge an understanding of the impact of trauma on neurodevelopment and the issues that impact on young people including mental health needs, exploitation and substance misuse. You will have excellent communication and assessment skills and be able to work well in a multi agency way. You will have a strong sense of the child's lived experience at the centre of your practice. This is a public/customer-facing role, where the statutory English language requirement for public sector workers applies. This position will be subject to an enhanced criminal record disclosure check. 'Find out more about our social work careers here - Work in Adults or Children's Social Care - Cornwall Council . What you'll need to succeed: You will be a social worker registered with Social Work England who will have: Previous experience working within a social care environment A proven track record of excellent practice that improves the lives of children High-level written and verbal communication skills to build effective professional relationships with families and other professionals Knowledge and understanding of the legislation, models and theories relevant to children's social work, and the ability to evidence how you have applied your learning to your practice The skills to undertake assessments and to use evidence-based practice tools to devise, implement and review care plans If your experience as a social worker is within another sector (such as Adult Social Care or the Voluntary sector), we provide additional support to transition into children and families social work through a supported induction period. Please note: If you have qualified within the last 2 years, but not completed your Assessed and Supported Year of Employment (ASYE) we would welcome your application as a Newly Qualified Social Worker (NQSW) in order to access Cornwall's ASYE programme which runs twice yearly. You would need to apply for our NQSW adverts which are advertised separately. What you'll get in return: Cornwall Council's ambition is to be an employer of choice, a high performing Council and a learning organisation. We commit to providing a reward and benefits package to attract, motivate and reward our employees. We offer a range of flexible working options to our staff. We actively encourage and enable our practitioners to progress and reward them for their commitment and expertise. If you are committed to continuing professional development, can demonstrate learning in your practice and in improved outcomes for the children you help and protect, we will provide you with the career options and remuneration that match your expertise. We support our social workers to stay in front line practice as advanced practitioners or move to front line management, both of which attract the same pay. As part of our commitment to outstanding practice, we have put in place a comprehensive core curriculum and career and qualification pathway for our social workers to develop their knowledge and skills to deliver the most effective social work intervention with children and families. Cornwall is one of the best places in the country to live, work and bring up a family. It's location and landscape offer unique opportunities for a healthier, happier way of life. We are committed to supporting the wellbeing of our staff and we recognise that resilient Social Workers need a good work/life balance as well as supportive leadership and support in the workplace. In recognition of the vital contribution you make, we offer an attractive package of benefits including: Welcome bonus of £4000 for qualified Social Workers who are new to social work in Cornwall and have completed their ASYE £3000 Annual Market Supplement for Advanced Practitioners A generous relocation package An individualised induction to meet your specific needs and learning An excellent core curriculum to support your ongoing development with a high-quality programme of evidence-based learning and development to enhance skills and practice. An outstanding career and qualification pathway, recognised by Ofsted as a foundation of Cornwall's good practice, which will support your progression. Support from our dedicated Practice Educators throughout your progression pathway Regular, high-quality case and reflective supervision Supportive management and leadership Support to access temporary accommodation if moving from outside of Cornwall Access to a Cornwall Council lease car 26 days paid annual leave per year (rising with length of service), plus bank holidays Flexible working opportunities, including part-time hours and homeworking A license to access Community Care Inform and Research in Practice. Payment of your Social Work England registration fees. A competitive starting salary and the opportunity to increase your pay further as you progress About Us Cornwall Council deliver services to more than half a million local people and over five million visitors a year. Find out more about working and volunteering for us . We are happy to talk about flexible working options such as part-time or compressed hours. More examples of our flexible working opportunities can be found here - flexible working options . Fairness and inclusion are at the heart of our vision for Cornwall. In order to best serve our communities, we are striving to achieve a diverse workforce that is inclusive of all backgrounds, cultures and identities; e.g., race, disability, sex, gender, age, religion and sexual orientation. We are an equal opportunities and Disability Confident employer, and we will assess applicants on their merits. Cornwall Council is committed to safeguarding and following safer recruitment principles to help make sure our staff and volunteers are suitable to work with children, young people and adults at risk. It's a vital part of creating a safe and positive environment and making a commitment to keeping all service users safe from harm.
Contents Location About the job Benefits Things you need to know Apply and further information Location Leeds, Yorkshire and the Humber, LS7 1HE : Gateshead, North East England, NE8 2BE About the job Job summary Are you a keen and detailed individual who strives to deliver quality? Do you have the ability to learn and adapt, provide administrative solutions and ideas to assist business operations and would you relish the prospect of working alongside military, civilian and contractor partners for the benefit of The Universities Department, where Diversity and Inclusivity is actively and positively embedded? Then you are just the person we are looking for! Britannia Royal Naval College (BRNC) is the head office for the Universities Department and provides support to over 1000 personnel based across the country. The department supports 16 University Royal Naval Units (URNUs) and the Sponsored Undergraduates (Medics, Dentists, Bursars, STEM Undergraduates). The Regional Unit Administration Officer (RUAO) forms a pivotal part of the URNUs to deliver administrative care to the University Undergraduates at each region. The RUAO has functional authority over all URNU Officer Cadets. The role is to act as a point of continuity in liaison with external agencies to include affiliates, Naval Regional Command Headquarters, other University service Units, Alumni, and the Military Education Committee (MEC) associated with the unit. There are 16 URNUs across the country, which are split within four regions. The RUAO role will be to provide administrative support for two URNUs within a region. The qualifying applicant will be responsible to the host Coxswain (Coxn) for carrying out the administrative activities in pursuance of the URNU Mission Statement. The Coxn reports directly to the Commanding Officer (CO). This position will support the Northumbria and Yorkshire based URNU's and currently is based in Northumbria. The post holder should be capable of supporting units virtually. There may be a requirement for travel within the role. The role is advertised at 37 hours per week. Job description The RUAO will provide general administrative duties to the COs/Coxn of each region, which will include but not limited to: To be the regional/unit SME on the Universities Administration System (UAS). Collaborate and co-ordinate with the Coxs with JPA Pay uploads, reconciliations, and EPC returns. Act as Unit Data Protection / Information Management Officer. Support unit continuity by co-ordinating CO and Coxn handovers. Act as the unit office clerk for all staff and members, utilising the UAS and JPA where appropriate, including collaborating closely with HQ to co-ordinate transfers between units. Book Travel for Unit Activities and raise Budget Control Forms for all crown expenditure and Expenses. Support the unit staff in the maintenance of effective lines of communication with unit members, staff, affiliates and alumni. Maintain the Unit Diary. Assist in the organisation of unit functions and events. Be responsible for the management of unit stationery. Assist the unit Coxn in the administration of all new entry paperwork including application for references, medical, National security Vetting (NSV) and Identification (ID) Cards, including the inputting of new joiners onto JPA and UAS. Conduct other administrative duties as directed by the Unit Coxn or Unit CO. Maintain an understanding of the Royal Navy working practices to collaborate closely and effectively with other organisations within the Naval Service. Monitor and perform such logistic checks and controls as required by current regulations. Provide administrative and financial advice and support to departmental members, sometimes this will be out of hours and require travel to other MOD sites. Person specification Essential: IT Literate (minimum MS Office and use of networked systems). Desirable: Ex Armed Forces regular or, have knowledge and experience working for the Armed Forces. Familiar with using data storage and collection tools. Experience working in an administrative role. Knowledge of JPA desirable. Behaviours We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process: Leadership Communicating and Influencing Working Together Seeing the Big Picture Managing a Quality Service We only ask for evidence of these behaviours on your application form: Leadership Communicating and Influencing Working Together Benefits As a Civil Servant working for Navy command, you will be part of a forward-looking organisation with inclusive workplace policies, excellent career prospects and a job that makes a difference. Navy Command prides itself on being a supportive employer and where possible encourages flexible working, helping you to maintain a great work-life balance. Other Benefit for Navy Command Civil servants include: 25 days paid annual leave to 30 days upon completion of five years service. Free on-site car parking. A very competitive pension scheme Government pension scheme. Also 8 public holidays per year. Special Paid Leave for other volunteer duties (as prescribed within civil service policy). Enhanced maternity, paternity, and adoption leave. Flexible working patterns. Professional and Personal Development, including apprenticeships and higher qualifications. Discount schemes Advance of pay to purchase travel season tickets or cycle to work scheme Special paid leave to volunteer up to six days a year This post does not offer any assistance with relocation allowances. Please note: interview travel expenses will not be reimbursed. Please be advised that the Department is conducting a review of all pay related allowances which could impact on those allowances that the post currently being advertised attracts. Any move to MOD from another employer will mean you can no longer access childcare vouchers. This includes moves between Government departments. You may however be eligible for other government schemes, including tax-ee childcare. Determine your eligibility at External recruits who join the MOD who are new to the Civil Service will be subject to a six-month probation period. The Ministry of Defence is committed to providing a safe and healthy working environment for its staff which includes educating them on the benefits of not smoking, protecting them from the harmful effects of second-hand smoke and supporting those who want to give up smoking. Under the Smoke-Free Working Environment policy, Smoking and the use ofall tobacco products (including combustible and chewing tobacco products) will not be permitted anywhere in the Defence working environment by 31st December 2022. The policy is WholeForce and includes all Defence personnel, contractors, visitors and other non-MOD personnel. All applicants seeking, considering, or accepting employment with the Ministry of Defence should be aware of this policy and that it is already in place at a number of Defence Establishments. Things you need to know Selection process details This vacancy is using Success Profiles (opens in a new window) , and will assess your Behaviours, Strengths and Experience. The selection at sift stage will be based on your CV. Please provide information of the following: job history, qualification details and previous skill and experience. Candidates will be required to provide a statement of suitability. (max 500 words) Applications found suitable are offered to attend an interview (either Face to face or remotely using Skype/MS Teams). As a result of the changes to the UK immigration rules which came into effect on 1 January 2021, the Ministry of Defence will only offer sponsorship for a skilled worker visa under the points-based system, where a role has been deemed to be business critical. The role currently being advertised has not been assessed as business critical and is therefore NOT open to applications from those who will require sponsorship under the points-based system. Should you apply for this role and be found to require sponsorship, your application will be rejected, and any provisional offer of employment withdrawn. MOD Recruitment Satisfaction Survey we may contact you regarding your experience to help us improve our customer satisfaction. The survey is voluntary and anonymous. You may however be given the opportunity to provide additional information to help us improve our service which includes the collection of some personal data as defined by the United Kingdom General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR). The MOD Privacy Notice sets out how we will use your personal data and your rights. Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment. Security Successful candidates must meet the security requirements before they can be appointed. The level of security needed is security check (opens in a new window) . See our vetting charter (opens in a new window) . People working with government assets must complete baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window) checks. Nationality requirements This job is broadly open to the following groups: UK nationals . click apply for full job details
Feb 10, 2023
Full time
Contents Location About the job Benefits Things you need to know Apply and further information Location Leeds, Yorkshire and the Humber, LS7 1HE : Gateshead, North East England, NE8 2BE About the job Job summary Are you a keen and detailed individual who strives to deliver quality? Do you have the ability to learn and adapt, provide administrative solutions and ideas to assist business operations and would you relish the prospect of working alongside military, civilian and contractor partners for the benefit of The Universities Department, where Diversity and Inclusivity is actively and positively embedded? Then you are just the person we are looking for! Britannia Royal Naval College (BRNC) is the head office for the Universities Department and provides support to over 1000 personnel based across the country. The department supports 16 University Royal Naval Units (URNUs) and the Sponsored Undergraduates (Medics, Dentists, Bursars, STEM Undergraduates). The Regional Unit Administration Officer (RUAO) forms a pivotal part of the URNUs to deliver administrative care to the University Undergraduates at each region. The RUAO has functional authority over all URNU Officer Cadets. The role is to act as a point of continuity in liaison with external agencies to include affiliates, Naval Regional Command Headquarters, other University service Units, Alumni, and the Military Education Committee (MEC) associated with the unit. There are 16 URNUs across the country, which are split within four regions. The RUAO role will be to provide administrative support for two URNUs within a region. The qualifying applicant will be responsible to the host Coxswain (Coxn) for carrying out the administrative activities in pursuance of the URNU Mission Statement. The Coxn reports directly to the Commanding Officer (CO). This position will support the Northumbria and Yorkshire based URNU's and currently is based in Northumbria. The post holder should be capable of supporting units virtually. There may be a requirement for travel within the role. The role is advertised at 37 hours per week. Job description The RUAO will provide general administrative duties to the COs/Coxn of each region, which will include but not limited to: To be the regional/unit SME on the Universities Administration System (UAS). Collaborate and co-ordinate with the Coxs with JPA Pay uploads, reconciliations, and EPC returns. Act as Unit Data Protection / Information Management Officer. Support unit continuity by co-ordinating CO and Coxn handovers. Act as the unit office clerk for all staff and members, utilising the UAS and JPA where appropriate, including collaborating closely with HQ to co-ordinate transfers between units. Book Travel for Unit Activities and raise Budget Control Forms for all crown expenditure and Expenses. Support the unit staff in the maintenance of effective lines of communication with unit members, staff, affiliates and alumni. Maintain the Unit Diary. Assist in the organisation of unit functions and events. Be responsible for the management of unit stationery. Assist the unit Coxn in the administration of all new entry paperwork including application for references, medical, National security Vetting (NSV) and Identification (ID) Cards, including the inputting of new joiners onto JPA and UAS. Conduct other administrative duties as directed by the Unit Coxn or Unit CO. Maintain an understanding of the Royal Navy working practices to collaborate closely and effectively with other organisations within the Naval Service. Monitor and perform such logistic checks and controls as required by current regulations. Provide administrative and financial advice and support to departmental members, sometimes this will be out of hours and require travel to other MOD sites. Person specification Essential: IT Literate (minimum MS Office and use of networked systems). Desirable: Ex Armed Forces regular or, have knowledge and experience working for the Armed Forces. Familiar with using data storage and collection tools. Experience working in an administrative role. Knowledge of JPA desirable. Behaviours We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process: Leadership Communicating and Influencing Working Together Seeing the Big Picture Managing a Quality Service We only ask for evidence of these behaviours on your application form: Leadership Communicating and Influencing Working Together Benefits As a Civil Servant working for Navy command, you will be part of a forward-looking organisation with inclusive workplace policies, excellent career prospects and a job that makes a difference. Navy Command prides itself on being a supportive employer and where possible encourages flexible working, helping you to maintain a great work-life balance. Other Benefit for Navy Command Civil servants include: 25 days paid annual leave to 30 days upon completion of five years service. Free on-site car parking. A very competitive pension scheme Government pension scheme. Also 8 public holidays per year. Special Paid Leave for other volunteer duties (as prescribed within civil service policy). Enhanced maternity, paternity, and adoption leave. Flexible working patterns. Professional and Personal Development, including apprenticeships and higher qualifications. Discount schemes Advance of pay to purchase travel season tickets or cycle to work scheme Special paid leave to volunteer up to six days a year This post does not offer any assistance with relocation allowances. Please note: interview travel expenses will not be reimbursed. Please be advised that the Department is conducting a review of all pay related allowances which could impact on those allowances that the post currently being advertised attracts. Any move to MOD from another employer will mean you can no longer access childcare vouchers. This includes moves between Government departments. You may however be eligible for other government schemes, including tax-ee childcare. Determine your eligibility at External recruits who join the MOD who are new to the Civil Service will be subject to a six-month probation period. The Ministry of Defence is committed to providing a safe and healthy working environment for its staff which includes educating them on the benefits of not smoking, protecting them from the harmful effects of second-hand smoke and supporting those who want to give up smoking. Under the Smoke-Free Working Environment policy, Smoking and the use ofall tobacco products (including combustible and chewing tobacco products) will not be permitted anywhere in the Defence working environment by 31st December 2022. The policy is WholeForce and includes all Defence personnel, contractors, visitors and other non-MOD personnel. All applicants seeking, considering, or accepting employment with the Ministry of Defence should be aware of this policy and that it is already in place at a number of Defence Establishments. Things you need to know Selection process details This vacancy is using Success Profiles (opens in a new window) , and will assess your Behaviours, Strengths and Experience. The selection at sift stage will be based on your CV. Please provide information of the following: job history, qualification details and previous skill and experience. Candidates will be required to provide a statement of suitability. (max 500 words) Applications found suitable are offered to attend an interview (either Face to face or remotely using Skype/MS Teams). As a result of the changes to the UK immigration rules which came into effect on 1 January 2021, the Ministry of Defence will only offer sponsorship for a skilled worker visa under the points-based system, where a role has been deemed to be business critical. The role currently being advertised has not been assessed as business critical and is therefore NOT open to applications from those who will require sponsorship under the points-based system. Should you apply for this role and be found to require sponsorship, your application will be rejected, and any provisional offer of employment withdrawn. MOD Recruitment Satisfaction Survey we may contact you regarding your experience to help us improve our customer satisfaction. The survey is voluntary and anonymous. You may however be given the opportunity to provide additional information to help us improve our service which includes the collection of some personal data as defined by the United Kingdom General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR). The MOD Privacy Notice sets out how we will use your personal data and your rights. Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment. Security Successful candidates must meet the security requirements before they can be appointed. The level of security needed is security check (opens in a new window) . See our vetting charter (opens in a new window) . People working with government assets must complete baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window) checks. Nationality requirements This job is broadly open to the following groups: UK nationals . click apply for full job details
Contents Location About the job Benefits Things you need to know Apply and further information Location Edinburgh Castle, Edinburgh, SCOTLAND, EH1 2YT About the job Summary At Regimental Headquarters for The Royal Regiment of Scotland, we are a forward leaning, dynamic and output driven organisation committed to providing material support to all SCOTS soldiers and their families, whether they are serving or retired. The Regiment was formed in 2006, and we are based inside Edinburgh Castle. The Regiment consists of three regular battalions, two reserve battalions and a regular incremental company based across Scotland and in the North of England. The Adjutant sits at the heart of the Regiment supporting our close-knit community of both serving and retired military personnel, and their dependants. The Adjutant is responsible for a broad portfolio of outputs that includes governance, officer recruiting, planning of Regimental events and supporting our people and heritage. This position is advertised at 37 hours per week. Job description Regimental Headquarters consists of a Regimental Secretary supported by a team including with Business Support, Communications, Community Engagement, Heritage, Veterans and Welfare departments. The Adjutant is the Headquarters' front of house, its ambassador and the custodian of its ethos, values and standards. They are line managed by the Regimental Secretary. This role can be viewed in three pillars of activity: sustaining the Regiment, supporting the Regiment and other business activity. Activities within this role vary based on business demand, but a Regimental Adjutant is likely to find themselves responsible for:- Supervising the adherence to, and delivery of, our Regimental Strategy, Defence and Civil Service policies Writing and recording Regimental Standing Orders and Regimental Standing Instructions Secretariat responsibilities on behalf of The Colonel of the Regiment Monitoring the workforce and organisation of the headquarters, alongside some budgetary management Leading the recruitment of officers into the Regiment including interviewing, nurturing and preparation for the Army Officers Selection Board Planning, support and execution of a number of events. This could include Potential Officer events (including visits to Battalions), Young Officers Induction visits and other Regimental visits and events (including parades, dinner nights, commemorative occasions and services). There is also a responsibility to plan and support Regimental Council meetings, Trustee meetings and the annual SCOTS Rally (Reunion) each March Acting as a key point of contact between the headquarters and the battalions as well as the Royal Household and the Band of the Royal Regiment of Scotland Chairing the Regimental Dress Working Group responsible for all matters regarding dress and adherence to regulation dress standing orders Responsibilities Suitability criteria Would you describe yourself as personable, tactful and genuine? We are looking for someone proficient with IT (familiarity with Office 365 systems is beneficial) and who possesses genuine empathetic interpersonal skills to join our team! You will have excellent communication skills and be confident engaging at all levels of seniority, including military, civilian and across government! This role covers a broad portfolio of activity and will require prioritisation of workload so a successful individual will be highly motivated, proactive, dynamic, able to set clear priorities and work with little supervision. To be credible, a detailed knowledge of the Regiment and the Army will need to be developed. Due to the nature of the role, and its remit in supporting Regimental events, flexibility is essential. There may be a requirement to work evening hours and at weekends on occasion, for which time off in lieu may be taken. We are seeking a capable team leader keen to set the standard for all within this closely knit Headquarters as it plays a meaningful role that is crucial for the success of our Regiment. Behaviours We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process: Leadership Making Effective Decisions Working Together Communicating and Influencing Benefits Learning and development tailored to your role An environment with flexible working options A culture encouraging inclusion and diversity A Civil Service pension with an average employer contribution of 27% The Ministry of Defence is committed to providing a safe and healthy working environment for its staff which includes educating them on the benefits of not smoking, protecting them from the harmful effects of second-hand smoke and supporting those who want to give up smoking. Under the Smoke-Free Working Environment policy, Smoking and the use ofall tobacco products (including combustible and chewing tobacco products) will not be permitted anywhere in the Defence working environment by 31st December 2022. The policy is WholeForce and includes all Defence personnel, contractors, visitors and other non-MOD personnel. All applicants seeking, considering, or accepting employment with the Ministry of Defence should be aware of this policy and that it is already in place at a number of Defence Establishments. Things you need to know Security Successful candidates must pass a disclosure and barring security check. Successful candidates must meet the security requirements before they can be appointed. The level of security needed is security check . See our vetting charter . People working with government assets must complete basic personnel security standard checks. Selection process details This vacancy is using Success Profiles , and will assess your Behaviours and Experience. Applications will be sifted on all Behaviours, but in the event of a significant number of applications, an initial sift will be conducted on the lead 1 or 2 Elements/Behaviours: (Leadership and Making Effective Decisions) In this instance the remaining elements will be tested at interview. Please note that it is essential that your personal statement is aligned to provide evidence that you have the knowledge and recent practical experience for each of the following selection criteria in your application: The ability to act as a capable team leader keen to set the standard for all within this closely knit Headquarters as it plays a meaningful role that is crucial for the success of our Regiment. The post does not offer relocation expenses. External recruits who join the MOD who are new to the Civil Service will be subject to a six-month probation period. As a result of the changes to the UK immigration rules which came into effect on 1 January 2021, the Ministry of Defence will only offer sponsorship for a skilled worker visa under the points-based system, where a role has been deemed to be business critical. The role currently being advertised has not been assessed as business critical and is therefore NOT open to applications from those who will require sponsorship under the points-based system. Should you apply for this role and be found to require sponsorship, your application will be rejected, and any provisional offer of employment withdrawn. This vacancy is part of the A Great Place to Work for Veterans initiative, Making-the-civil-service-a-great-place-to-work-for-veterans The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equality of opportunity. There is a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria. If you need to advise us that you need additional help or reasonable adjustments for the recruitment process, please contact: Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment. Nationality requirements This job is broadly open to the following groups: UK nationals nationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UK nationals of the Republic of Ireland nationals from the EU, EEA or Switzerland with settled or pre-settled status or who apply for either status by the deadline of the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS) relevant EU, EEA, Swiss or Turkish nationals working in the Civil Service relevant EU, EEA, Swiss or Turkish nationals who have built up the right to work in the Civil Service certain family members of the relevant EU, EEA, Swiss or Turkish nationals Further information on nationality requirements Working for the Civil Service The Civil Service Code sets out the standards of behaviour expected of civil servants. We recruit by merit on the basis of fair and open competition, as outlined in the Civil Service Commission's recruitment principles . The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunities. As such, we run a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria. The Civil Service also offers a Redeployment Interview Scheme to civil servants who are at risk of redundancy, and who meet the minimum requirements for the advertised vacancy.
Sep 23, 2022
Full time
Contents Location About the job Benefits Things you need to know Apply and further information Location Edinburgh Castle, Edinburgh, SCOTLAND, EH1 2YT About the job Summary At Regimental Headquarters for The Royal Regiment of Scotland, we are a forward leaning, dynamic and output driven organisation committed to providing material support to all SCOTS soldiers and their families, whether they are serving or retired. The Regiment was formed in 2006, and we are based inside Edinburgh Castle. The Regiment consists of three regular battalions, two reserve battalions and a regular incremental company based across Scotland and in the North of England. The Adjutant sits at the heart of the Regiment supporting our close-knit community of both serving and retired military personnel, and their dependants. The Adjutant is responsible for a broad portfolio of outputs that includes governance, officer recruiting, planning of Regimental events and supporting our people and heritage. This position is advertised at 37 hours per week. Job description Regimental Headquarters consists of a Regimental Secretary supported by a team including with Business Support, Communications, Community Engagement, Heritage, Veterans and Welfare departments. The Adjutant is the Headquarters' front of house, its ambassador and the custodian of its ethos, values and standards. They are line managed by the Regimental Secretary. This role can be viewed in three pillars of activity: sustaining the Regiment, supporting the Regiment and other business activity. Activities within this role vary based on business demand, but a Regimental Adjutant is likely to find themselves responsible for:- Supervising the adherence to, and delivery of, our Regimental Strategy, Defence and Civil Service policies Writing and recording Regimental Standing Orders and Regimental Standing Instructions Secretariat responsibilities on behalf of The Colonel of the Regiment Monitoring the workforce and organisation of the headquarters, alongside some budgetary management Leading the recruitment of officers into the Regiment including interviewing, nurturing and preparation for the Army Officers Selection Board Planning, support and execution of a number of events. This could include Potential Officer events (including visits to Battalions), Young Officers Induction visits and other Regimental visits and events (including parades, dinner nights, commemorative occasions and services). There is also a responsibility to plan and support Regimental Council meetings, Trustee meetings and the annual SCOTS Rally (Reunion) each March Acting as a key point of contact between the headquarters and the battalions as well as the Royal Household and the Band of the Royal Regiment of Scotland Chairing the Regimental Dress Working Group responsible for all matters regarding dress and adherence to regulation dress standing orders Responsibilities Suitability criteria Would you describe yourself as personable, tactful and genuine? We are looking for someone proficient with IT (familiarity with Office 365 systems is beneficial) and who possesses genuine empathetic interpersonal skills to join our team! You will have excellent communication skills and be confident engaging at all levels of seniority, including military, civilian and across government! This role covers a broad portfolio of activity and will require prioritisation of workload so a successful individual will be highly motivated, proactive, dynamic, able to set clear priorities and work with little supervision. To be credible, a detailed knowledge of the Regiment and the Army will need to be developed. Due to the nature of the role, and its remit in supporting Regimental events, flexibility is essential. There may be a requirement to work evening hours and at weekends on occasion, for which time off in lieu may be taken. We are seeking a capable team leader keen to set the standard for all within this closely knit Headquarters as it plays a meaningful role that is crucial for the success of our Regiment. Behaviours We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process: Leadership Making Effective Decisions Working Together Communicating and Influencing Benefits Learning and development tailored to your role An environment with flexible working options A culture encouraging inclusion and diversity A Civil Service pension with an average employer contribution of 27% The Ministry of Defence is committed to providing a safe and healthy working environment for its staff which includes educating them on the benefits of not smoking, protecting them from the harmful effects of second-hand smoke and supporting those who want to give up smoking. Under the Smoke-Free Working Environment policy, Smoking and the use ofall tobacco products (including combustible and chewing tobacco products) will not be permitted anywhere in the Defence working environment by 31st December 2022. The policy is WholeForce and includes all Defence personnel, contractors, visitors and other non-MOD personnel. All applicants seeking, considering, or accepting employment with the Ministry of Defence should be aware of this policy and that it is already in place at a number of Defence Establishments. Things you need to know Security Successful candidates must pass a disclosure and barring security check. Successful candidates must meet the security requirements before they can be appointed. The level of security needed is security check . See our vetting charter . People working with government assets must complete basic personnel security standard checks. Selection process details This vacancy is using Success Profiles , and will assess your Behaviours and Experience. Applications will be sifted on all Behaviours, but in the event of a significant number of applications, an initial sift will be conducted on the lead 1 or 2 Elements/Behaviours: (Leadership and Making Effective Decisions) In this instance the remaining elements will be tested at interview. Please note that it is essential that your personal statement is aligned to provide evidence that you have the knowledge and recent practical experience for each of the following selection criteria in your application: The ability to act as a capable team leader keen to set the standard for all within this closely knit Headquarters as it plays a meaningful role that is crucial for the success of our Regiment. The post does not offer relocation expenses. External recruits who join the MOD who are new to the Civil Service will be subject to a six-month probation period. As a result of the changes to the UK immigration rules which came into effect on 1 January 2021, the Ministry of Defence will only offer sponsorship for a skilled worker visa under the points-based system, where a role has been deemed to be business critical. The role currently being advertised has not been assessed as business critical and is therefore NOT open to applications from those who will require sponsorship under the points-based system. Should you apply for this role and be found to require sponsorship, your application will be rejected, and any provisional offer of employment withdrawn. This vacancy is part of the A Great Place to Work for Veterans initiative, Making-the-civil-service-a-great-place-to-work-for-veterans The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equality of opportunity. There is a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria. If you need to advise us that you need additional help or reasonable adjustments for the recruitment process, please contact: Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment. Nationality requirements This job is broadly open to the following groups: UK nationals nationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UK nationals of the Republic of Ireland nationals from the EU, EEA or Switzerland with settled or pre-settled status or who apply for either status by the deadline of the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS) relevant EU, EEA, Swiss or Turkish nationals working in the Civil Service relevant EU, EEA, Swiss or Turkish nationals who have built up the right to work in the Civil Service certain family members of the relevant EU, EEA, Swiss or Turkish nationals Further information on nationality requirements Working for the Civil Service The Civil Service Code sets out the standards of behaviour expected of civil servants. We recruit by merit on the basis of fair and open competition, as outlined in the Civil Service Commission's recruitment principles . The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunities. As such, we run a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria. The Civil Service also offers a Redeployment Interview Scheme to civil servants who are at risk of redundancy, and who meet the minimum requirements for the advertised vacancy.
Leading international Pharmaceutical Manufacturer seeks an experienced Senior Quality Assurance and Compliance Officer. About the role: Reporting to the Quality Assurance Manager, you will be supporting the Head of Quality Assurance and the Quality Assurance & Compliance Manager in the development, implementation, maintenance and continuous improvement of the QMS This role will be a full-time role, 37.5 hours per week, Monday-Friday and based in Runcorn Skills and experience: Degree Qualified (Scientific) or 3 - 5 years' experience in the pharmaceutical industry in a similar role * Sterile Manufacturing experience preferable * Computer literate * Problem Solving Skills Performing trend analysis of data and generate trend analysis reports * Conducting risk assessments and gap analysis of the current quality systems and generating appropriate action plans * Preparing and completing product quality reviews to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and to identify areas for improvement * Delivering GMP or other training to managers and staff in order to support improved application of GMP standards as appropriate
Feb 20, 2022
Full time
Leading international Pharmaceutical Manufacturer seeks an experienced Senior Quality Assurance and Compliance Officer. About the role: Reporting to the Quality Assurance Manager, you will be supporting the Head of Quality Assurance and the Quality Assurance & Compliance Manager in the development, implementation, maintenance and continuous improvement of the QMS This role will be a full-time role, 37.5 hours per week, Monday-Friday and based in Runcorn Skills and experience: Degree Qualified (Scientific) or 3 - 5 years' experience in the pharmaceutical industry in a similar role * Sterile Manufacturing experience preferable * Computer literate * Problem Solving Skills Performing trend analysis of data and generate trend analysis reports * Conducting risk assessments and gap analysis of the current quality systems and generating appropriate action plans * Preparing and completing product quality reviews to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and to identify areas for improvement * Delivering GMP or other training to managers and staff in order to support improved application of GMP standards as appropriate