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Medway Council are recruiting for a number of permanent Senior Practitioner within the Children's Services team.
+ £6,000 market premia + £3,000 annual retention payment after 1 years' service
MAIN PURPOSE OF JOB
Assist the Team Manager in supporting the team in safeguarding and promoting the well-being of vulnerable children and young people through the provision of high quality social work practice, supporting them to achieve their full potential, living within their family if safe to do so.
Model best practice, sharing learning, and offering a safe reflective space for less experienced practitioners in your team to develop.
Participate in effective partnership working and engagement and work collaboratively with a range of organisations, statutory and voluntary in delivering services to children and young people.
Comply and support others to comply with legislation, statutory guidance and local policies and procedures.
Maintain personal and professional training and development as part of your commitment to continuous professional development, utilising supervision and your annual personal development review plan, to support your growth and development as a practitioner and leader.
As a Senior Practitioner you will be in a leadership role within the team whereby you may be required to deputise for the team manager, supervise staff, lead in an area of specialism and support the team practically and emotionally with oversight and support from the Team Manager.
Main duties and responsibilities:
Manage a reduced caseload within the appropriate statutory framework to a high standard.
Your casework will consist of complex and joint casework with less experienced members in the team, where your role will be to oversee practice and support the development of your team.
Demonstrate expert and effective practice in complex situations that reflects a commitment to relationship and strengths-based practice, assessing and managing higher levels of risk and working collaboratively with children, young people and their families and carers.
Contribute to the learning and development of others in your team, including providing advice and support to less experienced staff on aspects of casework ensuring a high level of practice is demonstrated.
Supervise staff within your team including student social workers, newly qualified social workers, family support workers and/or personal advisors.
The Team Manager will retain overall responsibility for the team.
Lead on an area of practice that is relevant to your service and be an expert in this area, within your service, providing training opportunities, consultation and sharing resources.
Where available you should be part of a Medway Safeguarding Children's Partnership (MSCP) Champions group for your area of specialism.
WORKING STYLE
The work style for this role has been assessed as ‘Hybrid'.
This means the post holder will have a flexible work style and be able to work from a variety of locations.
There is an expectation that the post holder will be office based for a minimum of 2 days each week and for the whole week whilst on duty.
If you would like to apply for this role please email your CV to Delanie.heyes@servicecare.org.uk or call 01772 208964 ....Read more...
Type: Permanent Location: Chatham, England
Salary / Rate: £48000 - £48695 per annum
Posted: 2024-11-15 09:48:28
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Black Country Women's Aid Let us introduce ourselves… Black Country Women's Aid (BCWA) is an established charity working across the Black Country and wider West Midlands providing accommodation and community support services to victims of domestic abuse, sexual abuse and human trafficking.
Services range from advocacy, civil remedies, support in court, individual and group support and access to a range of therapeutic interventions.
All services are client and needs-led.
Community Services Directorate
Within this directorate, the following vital services are delivered;Black Country Women's Aid Community Services include; , Community Domestic Abuse Support Services (Sandwell, Walsall and Dudley) , Black Country IRIS (primary care) educator and advocacy service , Rape and Sexual Abuse Support Services (Black Country), Black Country Sexual Abuse Forum, Black Country Counselling Service , Domestic and sexual abuse Children and Young person's service (Black Country), West Midlands Stalking Service, Ask Marc (Male abuse referral centre)
This position is located within the Community Domestic Violence and Abuse Support Service
The BCWA Community Domestic Violence and Abuse Support Service supports victims of domestic violence and abuse in Sandwell, Dudley, Wolverhampton and Walsall through a range of contracted/commissioning arrangements.
The service works in partnership with other services within BCWA and key agencies to assess risk and provide tailored support plans for service users.
Our integrated approach provides effective holistic support for survivors of abuse using a trauma-informed approach.
The team: Our specialist Community Domestic Abuse Support Service supports male and female victims of domestic violence and abuse living in Sandwell, Dudley and Walsall through a range of contracted/ commissioning arrangements.
The service works in partnership with other services within BCWA and key agencies to assess risk and provide tailored support plans for service users.
Our integrated approach provides effective holistic support for survivors of abuse using a trauma-informed approach.
We have a team of supportive, dedicated, self-driven individuals who empower clients to make informed choices, helping them to live a life free from abuse.
Job Role Job Title: Regional Court Independent Domestic Violence Advisor Position available: 1 full-time position (37.5 hours)Salary: £24,310.04 - £27,751.55 (dependent upon qualifications and experience) Location: This role is a regional post, travelling between Sandwell, Wolverhampton, Dudley and Walsall for the purpose of the role.
This position is not eligible for Hybrid working.Closing date: 28 November 2024
BCWA reserve the right to close this advert before the closing dateAll interviews will be held via Microsoft Teams Is this you? We are looking for a qualified/unqualified IDVA (training may be provided for the right candidate) to join our dynamic team.
We are looking for someone with experience of supporting victims/survivors of domestic abuse and managing a caseload, including risk assessments, needs assessments and support planning.
The successful candidate will have an understanding of the principles of safeguarding children and adults and the dynamics of domestic abuse and how this can affect victims. The Role: Our Court Independent Domestic Violence Advisors (IDVA) provide a high-quality frontline domestic abuse support service through the criminal justice system to those at high risk of harm.
As a Court IDVA, you will provide support to victims who are going through the magistrates court, offering them practical support, advice and guidance to ensure they have the best experience of the criminal justice system.
You will act as a point of contact through the court journey liaising with internal and external agencies.
You will work within a multi-agency framework to advocate for the victim, including responding and reporting to Multi-agency Risk Assessment Conferences (MARAC) on behalf of the victim. If you are self-driven, compassionate and hardworking with lots of ambition we would love to hear from you. Click "Apply" to be emailed information about how to complete your application.
Please see full job description for more information.
CVs will not be accepted. Important information for all positions
Black Country Women's Aid is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable adults, children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
All posts are subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975.
It will be necessary for an enhanced disclosure to be made to the Criminal Records Bureau for details of any previous criminal convictions.Occupational Requirement under Schedule 9 (part 1) of the Equality Act 2010 applies.
The post holder must be female.
Employment checks
As a responsible employer we adhere to safer recruitment practices and all our employees are subject to the following recruitment checks:
Right to work in the UKUnder Section 8 of the Asylum and Immigration Act, we, as a responsible employer need to ensure that we do not employ anyone illegally.
To avoid discrimination we treat all job applicants equally.
We, therefore, ask all candidates selected for interview to bring original documentation to show their Right to Work in the UK.
A copy of these will be taken.
Once the successful candidate has been appointed the unsuccessful candidate's documents will be destroyed confidentially.
You may be refused an interview if you do not bring the correct documents with you.
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Type: Permanent Location: Sandwell, England
Start: ASAP
Salary / Rate: £24310.00 - £27751.00 per annum
Posted: 2024-11-04 15:26:14
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Medway Council are recruiting for a number of permanent Senior Practitioner within the Children's Services team.
+ £6,000 market premia + £3,000 annual retention payment after 1 years' service
MAIN PURPOSE OF JOB
Assist the Team Manager in supporting the team in safeguarding and promoting the well-being of vulnerable children and young people through the provision of high quality social work practice, supporting them to achieve their full potential, living within their family if safe to do so.
Model best practice, sharing learning, and offering a safe reflective space for less experienced practitioners in your team to develop.
Participate in effective partnership working and engagement and work collaboratively with a range of organisations, statutory and voluntary in delivering services to children and young people.
Comply and support others to comply with legislation, statutory guidance and local policies and procedures.
Maintain personal and professional training and development as part of your commitment to continuous professional development, utilising supervision and your annual personal development review plan, to support your growth and development as a practitioner and leader.
As a Senior Practitioner you will be in a leadership role within the team whereby you may be required to deputise for the team manager, supervise staff, lead in an area of specialism and support the team practically and emotionally with oversight and support from the Team Manager.
Main duties and responsibilities:
Manage a reduced caseload within the appropriate statutory framework to a high standard.
Your casework will consist of complex and joint casework with less experienced members in the team, where your role will be to oversee practice and support the development of your team.
Demonstrate expert and effective practice in complex situations that reflects a commitment to relationship and strengths-based practice, assessing and managing higher levels of risk and working collaboratively with children, young people and their families and carers.
Contribute to the learning and development of others in your team, including providing advice and support to less experienced staff on aspects of casework ensuring a high level of practice is demonstrated.
Supervise staff within your team including student social workers, newly qualified social workers, family support workers and/or personal advisors.
The Team Manager will retain overall responsibility for the team.
Lead on an area of practice that is relevant to your service and be an expert in this area, within your service, providing training opportunities, consultation and sharing resources.
Where available you should be part of a Medway Safeguarding Children's Partnership (MSCP) Champions group for your area of specialism.
WORKING STYLE
The work style for this role has been assessed as ‘Hybrid'.
This means the post holder will have a flexible work style and be able to work from a variety of locations.
There is an expectation that the post holder will be office based for a minimum of 2 days each week and for the whole week whilst on duty.
If you would like to apply for this role please email your CV to Delanie.heyes@servicecare.org.uk or call 01772 208964 ....Read more...
Type: Permanent Location: Chatham, England
Salary / Rate: £48000 - £48695 per annum
Posted: 2024-10-31 14:23:02
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JOB DESCRIPTION
Senior Corporate Counsel
The Tremco Construction Products Group is seeking an experienced corporate attorney with ten to fifteen years' experience to join its Legal team.
The position will report directly to the General Counsel.
The position is best suited for an attorney who strives to be a trusted business advisor, helping the business achieve its goals while flagging potential issues and managing risk.
This position could be a path to the General Counsel position as part of a three-year succession plan.
Responsibilities
The position will require the successful candidate to: Develop strong partnerships with business leadership to provide counsel in connection with strategic plans while managing risk. Handle the review, drafting and negotiating of all types of agreements, letters of intent, including, but not limited to, purchase orders, private label agreements, supply agreements and toll manufacturing agreements, and memoranda of understanding. Provide counsel and advice to the business in developing strategic relationships, including drafting, and negotiating documentation in connection with strategic alliances. Provide counsel and advice to the business on pre litigation conflicts to drive effective resolution. Manage legal matters in Europe, the UK, Central America, and South America. Coordinate and manage outside counsel efficiently and cost-effectively. Manage government affairs and certain regulatory compliance issues. Provide legal support for corporate reorganizations. Additional responsibilities as requested or required.
Knowledge
Excellent knowledge of corporate law required to be able to advise on legal entities as they relate to affiliate transactions and corporate reorganizations. Experience drafting and negotiating all types of agreements required. Law firm and in-house counsel experience preferred
Skills
Candidates must have: Excellent negotiation and creative problem-solving skills. The ability to effectively collaborate with large project teams and one-on-one with business colleagues. Excellent written and verbal communications skills.
This includes proactively communicating with colleagues about complicated concepts in understandable ways tailored to varying levels in the organization. Demonstrable leadership skills to effectively manage other Team members. Ability to travel both domestically and internationally to support business units.
Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status or disability.Apply for this ad Online! ....Read more...
Type: Permanent Location: Beachwood, Ohio
Posted: 2024-10-20 23:35:59
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Head of Procurement Home Based | 12 Month Fixed Term Contract | Housing Sector | £75,000-£80,000 per annumRole Enable the strategic development of the businesses procurement function through support, influence, and contribution to the strategic and operational performance of business wide directorates, by promoting and driving commercial excellence through a highly effective procurement function.
Embed a robust framework of performance (value for money), assurance (compliance) and continuous improvement (systems).Responsibilities
Lead the operating framework for the Group's procurement activities, underpinned by a robust forward plan and implementation of a long-term strategy for all business areas.
Provide specialist support and advice on Procurement issues across the Group, enabling the needs of the business to be met while ensuring compliance with legislative and regulatory requirements.
Develop, implement, and monitor procurement policies, procedures, and guidelines that comply with relevant legislation, regulations, and practices.
Oversee the development, implementation, and maintenance, of procurement systems and technology to support procurement operations.
Work in partnership with and lead cross-functional teams comprising of group wide operational and management colleagues ensuring they're fully equipped to deliver against operational targets.
Lead proactive analysis of designated areas of spend through effective use of project management, considering opportunity and risk, to establish a contracting pipeline fully aligned to the needs and priorities of operational teams to maximise best value.
Work with senior leaders across the business to establish a robust approach to proactive contract management, which seeks to drive performance, identify opportunities for innovation, increase value and minimise risk.
Embed an inclusive and progressive approach to value for money, incorporating ESG and social value.
Build and maintain effective relationships with stakeholders including internal customers, suppliers, and other third-party organisations.
Ensure that the procurement function is current and fit for the future, including gaining access to new insights and innovation via external networking.
Lead and enable a team of high performing procurement professionals, identifying development opportunities that support continuous improvement.
Develop procurement capabilities throughout the business, through training, coaching or briefings to raise awareness and understanding.
Experience/Qualifications
Prior experience within the housing sector is not essential, although it will suit someone with a broad background across general indirect and construction related services.
Educated to degree level or equivalent professional qualification in procurement, such as MCIPS, or a related field.
Experienced procurement leader, ideally with experience gained in driving change and improvements within a new or existing procurement team.
Track record acting as a trusted advisor to our senior leaders, including advising business areas on market trends, procurement strategy options, best practice tendering, contract award, implementation, and management.
Establishing a business partnering approach to procurement will rely on keen project management skills to lead strategy development, manage multiple projects simultaneously and engage operational teams in ongoing contract management
To manage a newly formed team including Senior Procurement Business Partner(s), Procurement Partner(s) and Coordinator, you'll need skills in leadership, management, and coaching.
Demonstrable working knowledge and application of UK public sector procurement regulations and other relevant legislation is vital to provide assurance.
Your skills in analytics, problem-solving, communication and risk mitigation will help us to progressively evolve our procurement service.
A commitment to continuous professional development and keeping up to date with developments in procurement best practice.
Travel Requirements/Home Working - This role is home-based.
It is likely that there will be a need to attend face to face meetings on a monthly basis, so being able to travel to our operating region is a must.
Our operating region covers Hampshire, Wiltshire, Somerset, Dorset, Devon, Cornwall, and London, with our main office Hubs in Andover, Devizes, Wells, Weymouth, Wareham and Ferndown.
Wish to apply? Send your CV to Anna Curtis is application - ....Read more...
Type: Contract Location: London, England
Start: ASAP
Duration: 12 Months
Salary / Rate: £75000.00 - £80000.00 per annum
Posted: 2024-10-17 10:47:28
