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Before applying for this job, it is important that you read the Applicant Guidance by clicking on this link and the Job Profile attached. These explain the job role and the type of person we're looking for.

Location: Marischal College, Broad Street, Aberdeen

Duration: Permanent, Full Time

Aberdeen City Council is currently in discussions with Trade Unions regarding a proposal to move from a standard 37-hour full-time working week to a standard 35-hour full-time working week.   

Please note:  A decision has been reached, in consultation with our Trade Unions, that all new vacancies will be advertised on a maximum of 35 hours per week, and accordingly, new appointments made on a contract of 35 hours per week.

job purpose/about the role

To contribute to the fulfilment of Aberdeen City Council’s statutory responsibility for delivering Environmental Health Services.

We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, self-motivated Environmental Health Officer who can accept and tackle demanding goals to ensure effective service delivery to protect the public health of people who live in, work in or are visiting Aberdeen City.

Based in the Commercial Environmental Health Team, you will be required to undertake the full range of food law activities, occupational health and safety interventions, inspection of vessels requiring ship sanitation certification and responding to licensing consultations

You will be able to communicate effectively with a commitment to quality and customer care. As an Environmental Health Officer, you will be responsible for ensuring that statutory requirements are complied with, taking enforcement action where necessary and implementing Council policies, with a view to ensuring that risks to public health and safety are adequately controlled; Encouraging compliance with the law and enhancement of public health through promotion, education and advice at all levels. The post will require occasional out of hours work.

In return you will receive a competitive salary and excellent benefits package, including:

• Eligibility to join the Local Government Pension Scheme
• Annual Leave of 27 days per year increasing to 32 days per year after 5 years continuous service and a maximum of 35 days after 10 years.
• A further 7 paid public holidays
• Flexible working opportunities, including flexi-time and hybrid/home working
• Essential Car Users allowance
• Discounted leisure membership with the Aberdeen Sports Village

The post holder needs to hold as a minimum:

• The Royal Environmental Health Institute of Scotland (REHIS) Diploma in Environmental Health or have received confirmation from REHIS of the equivalency of their qualifications.

Where applicants consider their qualifications to be equivalent to the REHIS Diploma in Environmental Health contact should be made directly with the Institute by e mailing contact@rehis.com The Institute will provide details of the assessment process including anticipated timescales and fees for the assessment

• Full UK driving licence

The postholder is able to demonstrate:

• Ensure that statutory requirements are complied with, taking enforcement action where necessary and implementing Council policies.
• Investigate environmental health related issues that come to the attention of the service and take appropriate action.
• Conduct inspections, audits, surveys etc. with a view to ensuring that risks to public health and/or safety are adequately controlled.
• Encourage compliance with the law and enhancement of public health through promotion and education and advice at all levels.
• Be able to demonstrate a sound understanding of law enforcement

About Us

Please see the Job Profile for further details.

Aberdeen City Council is an equal opportunities employer and we are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion. For further information, please see our Equality, Diversity, Inclusion and Recruitment pack.

Flexible Working

We are happy to talk flexible working and offer flexible working for most roles in the organisation meaning that many of our employees enjoy the freedom of choosing a working pattern that suits them as much as it suits the organisation.

Disability Confident

We are a Disability Confident Employer. If you consider yourself to have a disability and think you may require a reasonable adjustment to be made for this part of the selection process, or would like further information in relation to reasonable adjustments, please contact AskHR@aberdeencity.gov.uk.

Armed Forces

We are a forces-friendly employer, have signed the Armed Forces Covenant and are a silver award recipient in the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme. We have a specific email address for those in the forces, those who have left the forces, as well as their partners / spouses / families: armedforces@aberdeencity.gov.uk. We are able to answer questions about jobs and our application / selection process, as well as about our employee support provisions.

Guaranteed Interview Scheme

We have a number of guaranteed interview schemes available to applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the role they are applying for who:

• have a disability as defined by the Equality Act 2010 (all jobs)
• looked after young people, those that are in continuing care or are a care leaver up to the age of 29 (all jobs)
• are aged 16-24 and live in Aberdeen City or have been to an Aberdeen City Council school and are applying for a Modern Apprenticeship (except Trades apprenticeships)
• have done a Foundation Apprenticeship with Aberdeen City Council and are applying for any apprenticeships relevant to the area in which they did their Foundation Apprenticeship
• are New Scots* aged 16-24 and are applying for any apprenticeships

*"New Scots" are defined as refugees and asylum seekers who are in Scottish communities and include those who have been granted refugee status or another form of humanitarian protection, people seeking asylum, those who have been refused asylum, and those whose application has been refused but who remain in Scotland.

Further information can be found at https://www.aberdeencity.gov.uk/services/jobs

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification. For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Steven Elliott.

Southend-on-Sea City Council are looking to appoint a full-time, permanent mental health experienced Social Worker to join the newly formed Adult Mental Health Team.Working with a sometimes complex caseload, you will undertake Care Act Assessments, review existing Mental Capacity Assessments, Mental Health Tribunal Reports, Court of Protection Reviews and act as a Social Supervisor for restricted patients under the Mental Health Act.
As a professional Social Worker, you will support adults aged 18 and over, young people transitioning to adult social care and their carers, playing a key role in promoting independence, wellbeing, and choice by providing a proactive, preventative, strength-based social work service. Working directly with individuals and their carers, to help them understand their strengths, assets, and desired outcomes; empowering them to identify and build solutions that enable them to lead safe, healthy, and fulfilling lives.
The council encourages and supports all qualified social workers with 2 years' post registered experience to achieve and maintain additional qualifications and assume additional responsibilities.These qualifications are currently:

• Approved Mental Health Practitioner
• Practice Educator
• Best Interest Assessor

We not only recruit based on qualifications & experience - we recruit individuals who possess & demonstrate the behaviours which underpin our Trust's core values. These include such attributes as showing a commitment to quality of care, improving the lives of others, giving respect, dignity & compassion. We can bring those values to life in our everyday tasks by giving a smile; making time for people; challenging ourselves & others & being open to new ideas.Hybrid working opportunities are available.

However, a flexible approach is needed as you will be required to be on site a minimum of 2 days a week, and it is essential that you are a car driver and have access to a vehicle.

What you'll need to succeed
To be successful in this position you must be able to work in the UK, have a recognised Social Work qualification and be registered with the Social Work England and have completed your ASYE.

Current experience within Adult Social Work is essential, previous mental health experience would be beneficial to the post.You will ideally have experience in working within a local authority setting and be able to demonstrate your commitment to effective team working.As a social worker you will need to have: - excellent communication skills; be proficient with using various computer systems and programmes; a good manager of time and be able to work under pressure; working experience of knowledge of working with adults and older people; experience of safeguarding; and experience of undertaking Mental Capacity Act assessments.

What you'll get in return
When joining the council, you can enjoy a range of benefits including: 25 days annual leave, flexible working, salary car sacrifice scheme and excellent training and development opportunities. They are committed to ensuring that you are supported in this varied and challenging role with the appropriate level of training.


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.

Hays EA is a trading division of Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited and acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk

For the main duties and responsibilities for this role please read the attached job description and person specification. When completing your application please ensure your supporting statement reflects the criteria set out in these documents by showing how your experience and skills apply to this post. As part of our vision to have a skilled, diverse and caring workforce, Dorset HealthCare is working in partnership with The Princes Trust to support people getting into work, as part of this partnership, we are offering an employability service to support individuals between 16-30 years old with application writing, interview skills and other employment support. If you would like or know of anyone who would value this support please do contact dhc.wideningparticipation@nhs.net

Southend-on-Sea City Council are looking to appoint a full-time, permanent mental health experienced Social Worker to join the newly formed Adult Mental Health Team.Working with a sometimes complex caseload, you will undertake Care Act Assessments, review existing Mental Capacity Assessments, Mental Health Tribunal Reports, Court of Protection Reviews and act as a Social Supervisor for restricted patients under the Mental Health Act.
As a professional Social Worker, you will support adults aged 18 and over, young people transitioning to adult social care and their carers, playing a key role in promoting independence, wellbeing, and choice by providing a proactive, preventative, strength-based social work service. Working directly with individuals and their carers, to help them understand their strengths, assets, and desired outcomes; empowering them to identify and build solutions that enable them to lead safe, healthy, and fulfilling lives.
The council encourages and supports all qualified social workers with 2 years' post registered experience to achieve and maintain additional qualifications and assume additional responsibilities.These qualifications are currently:

• Approved Mental Health Practitioner
• Practice Educator
• Best Interest Assessor

We not only recruit based on qualifications & experience - we recruit individuals who possess & demonstrate the behaviours which underpin our Trust's core values. These include such attributes as showing a commitment to quality of care, improving the lives of others, giving respect, dignity & compassion. We can bring those values to life in our everyday tasks by giving a smile; making time for people; challenging ourselves & others & being open to new ideas.

Hybrid working opportunities are available. However, a flexible approach is needed as you will be required to be on site a minimum of 2 days a week, and it is essential that you are a car driver and have access to a vehicle.

What you'll need to succeed
To be successful in this position you must be able to work in the UK, have a recognised Social Work qualification and be registered with the Social Work England and have completed your ASYE.

Current experience within Adult Social Work is essential, previous mental health experience would be beneficial to the post.You will ideally have experience in working within a local authority setting and be able to demonstrate your commitment to effective team working.As a social worker you will need to have: - excellent communication skills; be proficient with using various computer systems and programmes; a good manager of time and be able to work under pressure; working experience of knowledge of working with adults and older people; experience of safeguarding; and experience of undertaking Mental Capacity Act assessments.

What you'll get in return
When joining the council, you can enjoy a range of benefits including: 25 days annual leave, flexible working, salary car sacrifice scheme and excellent training and development opportunities. They are committed to ensuring that you are supported in this varied and challenging role with the appropriate level of training.


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.

Hays EA is a trading division of Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited and acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk

NLC INTERNAL APPLICANTS MUST APPLY VIA MYSELF

North Lanarkshire Council and NHS Lanarkshire are ambitious organisations which aspire to high performance and excellent care and experience.

Working in close partnership with North Lanarkshire Council and NHS Lanarkshire, the Health and Social Care Partnership is focused on the successful integration of community-based health and social care services. This is critical to our shared ambition, to enhance the quality of our Health and Social Care services and ensure that our most vulnerable residents lead healthier, safer and more independent lives.

Working between North Lanarkshire Civic Centre and NHS Lanarkshire's Kirkland's Hospital, the Chief Officer, Health and Social Care Partnership, is a critical role within the leadership team responsible for leading and driving the transformation agenda.

The primary focus of the North Lanarkshire Health and Social Care Partnership will be the continued integration and improvement of joint services, identifying where further integration would deliver better outcomes for the public, our joint service users and their carers and developing effective plans to tackle the growing causes of health inequality across North Lanarkshire.

This is an exciting opportunity for an exceptional leader with vision, drive and passion as well as a broad range of strategic and professional skills.

The Chief Officer is responsible to both the Council and the Health Board for the full integration and delivery of all services which are delegated to the partnership. These include the full range of community-based health services and the social care of adults with a focus on delivering person centred, effective, safe, quality care in a timely way.

This post is politically restricted in compliance with the Local Government and Housing Act 1989 and the holder will be expected to comply with the Chief Officers’ Code of Conduct, demonstrating the ethical standards expected of officials in public service. The Council’s conditions of service for Chief Officer posts are those for the Scottish Joint Negotiating Committee for Chief Officials in Scotland, as varied in terms of any Local agreement(s) in force from time to time.

For an informal discussion, contact Des Murray, Chief Executive at North Lanarkshire Council via Adrienne Henry on Email: HenryAd@northlan.gov.uk or telephone : 07939284602

or alternatively Professor Jann Gardner, Chief Executive, NHS Lanarkshire via Allison McLean at allison.mclean@lanarkshire.scot.nhs.uk.

We are a Disability Confident Leader and offer a guaranteed interview to applicants who consider themselves to be disabled, as long as they meet the essential criteria of the person specification/job description.

We have also adopted the Armed Forces Community Covenant to show our support for service personnel, veterans and their families. We offer a guaranteed interview for service leavers, spouses, reservists and veterans, as long as they meet the essential criteria of the person specification/job description.

North Lanarkshire Council is committed to #KeepingThePromise. This means that if you have ever been in care (looked after at home with a social worker, lived with a relative other than your parents, experienced foster, residential or secure care) you are entitled to a guaranteed interview for this post, as long as you meet the essential criteria of the person specification/job description. This is one way North Lanarkshire is demonstrating our commitment to supporting Care-Experienced People.

The Plan for North Lanarkshire is to be the place to live, learn, work, invest and visit. The Council recognises that work is an important part of adult life and is critical to our wellbeing and shaping how we live. The Fair Work Convention’s Framework defines Fair Work as work that offers effective voice, fulfilment, opportunity, respect and security. We believe Fair Work can boost creativity, realise untapped potential and increase productivity. To find out more click on the link.

Alternative Application Packs can be requested in other formats for example, Large Print, Braille, and Audio. To request an alternative Application Pack please phone 01698 403151.

The following link contains our Easy Read documents which will help explain the process and what happens during the selection process: Easy Read – My NL

***PLEASE NOTE WE DO NOT ACCEPT CVS IN PLACE OF THE APPLICATION FORM. TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS VACANCY YOU MUST ENSURE AN APPLICATION FORM IS SUBMITTED. ANY CV SUBMISSIONS WILL BE DISREGARDED.**

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

For the main duties and responsibilities for this role please read the attached job description and person specification. When completing your application please ensure your supporting statement reflects the criteria set out in these documents by showing how your experience and skills apply to this post. As part of our vision to have a skilled, diverse and caring workforce, Dorset HealthCare is working in partnership with The Princes Trust to support people getting into work, as part of this partnership, we are offering an employability service to support individuals between 16-30 years old with application writing, interview skills and other employment support. If you would like or know of anyone who would value this support please do contact dhc.wideningparticipation@nhs.net

Southend-on-Sea City Council are looking to appoint a full-time, permanent mental health experienced Social Worker to join the newly formed Adult Mental Health Team.Working with a sometimes complex caseload, you will undertake Care Act Assessments, review existing Mental Capacity Assessments, Mental Health Tribunal Reports, Court of Protection Reviews and act as a Social Supervisor for restricted patients under the Mental Health Act.
As a professional Social Worker, you will support adults aged 18 and over, young people transitioning to adult social care and their carers, playing a key role in promoting independence, wellbeing, and choice by providing a proactive, preventative, strength-based social work service. Working directly with individuals and their carers, to help them understand their strengths, assets, and desired outcomes; empowering them to identify and build solutions that enable them to lead safe, healthy, and fulfilling lives.
The council encourages and supports all qualified social workers with 2 years' post registered experience to achieve and maintain additional qualifications and assume additional responsibilities.These qualifications are currently:

• Approved Mental Health Practitioner
• Practice Educator
• Best Interest Assessor

We not only recruit based on qualifications & experience - we recruit individuals who possess & demonstrate the behaviours which underpin our Trust's core values. These include such attributes as showing a commitment to quality of care, improving the lives of others, giving respect, dignity & compassion. We can bring those values to life in our everyday tasks by giving a smile; making time for people; challenging ourselves & others & being open to new ideas.

Hybrid working opportunities are available. However, a flexible approach is needed as you will be required to be on site a minimum of 2 days a week, and it is essential that you are a car driver and have access to a vehicle.

What you'll need to succeed
To be successful in this position you must be able to work in the UK, have a recognised Social Work qualification and be registered with the Social Work England and have completed your ASYE.

Current experience within Adult Social Work is essential, previous mental health experience would be beneficial to the post.You will ideally have experience in working within a local authority setting and be able to demonstrate your commitment to effective team working.As a social worker you will need to have: - excellent communication skills; be proficient with using various computer systems and programmes; a good manager of time and be able to work under pressure; working experience of knowledge of working with adults and older people; experience of safeguarding; and experience of undertaking Mental Capacity Act assessments.

What you'll get in return
When joining the council, you can enjoy a range of benefits including: 25 days annual leave, flexible working, salary car sacrifice scheme and excellent training and development opportunities. They are committed to ensuring that you are supported in this varied and challenging role with the appropriate level of training.


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.

Hays EA is a trading division of Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited and acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk

What skills and experience we're looking for



Who we are looking for



We would love to hear from you if you:



• hold GCSES (grade C or above) in Maths and English (or equivalent qualifications/grades), and training or qualifications related to young people’s mental health or wellbeing
• have a thorough knowledge and understanding of safeguarding children
• have excellent communication skills
• are willing and able to work collaboratively and supportively within the school team and build effective professional working relationships with parents, staff and our wider community









You will also be keen to live our Twynham Learning employee values which are:



• Aim high
• Keep improving
• Don’t leave anyone behind
• See the bigger picture









What the school offers its staff



About the Post



Are you passionate about nurturing the mental health and wellbeing of adolescents? Are you driven to create a supportive environment where students can thrive and achieve their full potential? We are seeking a dedicated Senior Mental Health Lead to join our team at Twynham School, responsible for spearheading our efforts in fostering a culture of mental wellness among students aged 11-18. As the Senior Mental Health Lead, you will play a pivotal role in developing and implementing comprehensive strategies to support the emotional needs of our students. Your expertise will guide initiatives aimed at promoting resilience, coping skills, and positive mental health practices throughout our school community. If you are committed to making a profound impact on the lives of young people and empowering them to flourish academically, socially, and emotionally, we invite you to apply for this rewarding opportunity.



Twynham School is a very special place with an excellent reputation both locally and nationally. We are a heavily over-subscribed school where achievement is exceptionally high, students are well-behaved and eager to learn and relationships are very special. Our sixth form is one of the largest school-based provisions on the south coast and welcomes approximately 240 students each year.



There is an energy about our Multi-Academy Trust, Twynham Learning; we are entering an exciting decade for our schools, our MAT and our community and successful applicants can be confident that they will be working in a truly great environment.



We are looking for an outstanding individual who will relish the opportunity to:



• oversee the development of effective mental health and wellbeing provision in line with the government guidance for Senior Mental Health Leads.
• be the pastoral leader for Twynham Sixth Form, directly supporting post-16 students to enhance their emotional health and wellbeing
• be the point of contact for a range of outside agencies related to young people’s mental health and wellbeing e.g. CAMHs
• act as one of the Deputy Designated Safeguarding Leads (‘DDSL’) for the school, maintaining Level 3 Safeguarding Training and contributing to the safeguarding and welfare of the students









What we can offer you



• An opportunity to work with wonderful children and their families
• Automatic membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme
• Free on-site parking
• The opportunity to work within Twynham Learning; a progressive multi-academy trust
• The opportunity to work in one of the most beautiful areas of the South Coast











Further details about the role



Any questions?



To discuss the post or your application, please contact Alison Brown on 01202495716 or email us at recruitment@twynhamlearning.com



How to apply



To apply for this vacancy, please submit a Job Application Form and Diversity Questionnaire by email to: recruitment@twynhamlearning.com



Only applications made using our own official application form will be accepted. You can download the form and questionnaire here: www.twynhamlearning.com/187/staff-vacancies



The closing date for applications is Friday 12th July at 8am.



Commitment to safeguarding

We value diversity and inclusiveness. We want our workforce to be representative of all sections of our community, so we give equal opportunities. We don't discriminate on age, disability, gender reassignment, marital status, pregnancy/maternity, race/colour/nationality, religion/belief, sex or sexual orientation. We'll only consider people who can evidence their right to work in the UK. We're committed to robust Safer Recruitment processes to safeguard children. We undertake enhanced criminal records checks before appointment. Candidates must disclose all unprotected spent and unspent cautions and convictions. It is an offence to apply if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity with children.

For the main duties and responsibilities for this role please read the attached job description and person specification. When completing your application please ensure your supporting statement reflects the criteria set out in these documents by showing how your experience and skills apply to this post. Dorset HealthCare is in partnership with The Princes Trust to support people getting into work, as part of this partnership, we offer an employability service to support individuals between 16-30 years old with application writing, interview skills and other employment support. Please contact dhc.wideningparticipation@nhs.net to access the support. This is a fixed term role and for those with current NHS service, the role will be offered on a secondment basis only. Please obtain permission to be released on a secondment before submitting an application.

INTERNAL APPLICANTS MUST APPLY VIA MYSELF

This vacancy is internal and open to applications from employees of North Lanarkshire Council and Associated Employers* only. The "Apply now" button is not activated for this role. Please log into your MySelf account for further instructions on how to apply as an internal candidate.

*Fusion Assets, NLP LLP

An exciting opportunity has arisen within the Scottish Equity Fund (SEF) Team for experienced school leaders to join the team, on secondment for a period of 23 months, as an Education Support Officer (ESO).

The Education Support Officer will work with the SEF leads, Education and Family Managers (EFMs) and other colleagues from across Education and Families and partner organisations to support the delivery of our integrated approach to promoting health and wellbeing and delivering family support to address the poverty related attainment gap. The focus will be on driving forward improvements in Health and Wellbeing approaches with specific improving attendance and health and wellbeing outcomes for learners.

As part of the SEF team the ESO will collaborate and work with colleagues to improve North Lanarkshire Council’s health and wellbeing curriculum and related matters around attendance and engagement with learning. They will play a pivotal role in ensuring all learners develop the necessary resilience, skills and attributes to maximise their attainment and to be able to progress to a positive destination.

The Health and Wellbeing ESO will support effective implementation of the health and wellbeing elements of NLC’s Strategic Equity Fund plan and related strategic plans including the Roadmap Recovery and Children’s Services Plan. This will involve providing a lead role around health and wellbeing, including current curricular content and health and wellbeing and family support interventions. There will be a focus on working with clusters, and their partners, as well as individual establishments to support effective approaches to improving attendance, raising attainment and closing the poverty related attainment gap. The ESO will play a key role in creating, monitoring, and reporting on NLC’s Stretch aims. The ESO will support delivery of approaches to improve attendance to raise attainment and close the poverty related attainment gap.

Supporting the work and development of the Family Engagement Support Assistants, and other integrated family support approaches, will also be a focus for this post. To measure effectiveness, the ESO will gather evidence to measure impact of the work carried out under the Health and Wellbeing workstream and support the SAC Health and Wellbeing Lead in the preparation of reports to Senior Management Team, Programme Boards and the Education, Children and Families Committee.

Interviews are expected to take place on Thursday 27th June 2024.

This post is Temporary to 30/06/2026

Working here at North Lanarkshire Council

If you’re considering a career with us, you’ll be keen to know what’s in it for you. We have a great package of benefits available, from health and wellbeing to finances and family. This includes 27 days annual leave and 6 public holidays*, and a wide range of benefits available to you find out more at work well NL. We also have a full package of learning and development through our learning academy LearnNL to help you reach your full potential and further your career.

For more information on local authority careers visit the myjobscotland career hub

North Lanarkshire Council are Happy to Talk Flexible Working, we operate a Smarter Working Policy.

Click here to see our Recruitment Charter.

*For all casual/sessional roles, you will receive 12.1% of your hourly rate for every hour worked in total recompense for annual leave, including public holidays. These rates will be indicated separately on your payslip. You will only be paid for the hours that you work.

We are a Disability Confident Leader and offer a guaranteed interview to applicants who consider themselves to be disabled, as long as they meet the essential criteria of the person specification/job description.

We have also adopted the Armed Forces Community Covenant to show our support for service personnel, veterans and their families. We offer a guaranteed interview for service leavers, spouses, reservists and veterans, as long as they meet the essential criteria of the person specification/job description.

North Lanarkshire Council is committed to #KeepingThePromise. This means that if you have ever been in care (looked after at home with a social worker, lived with a relative other than your parents, experienced foster, residential or secure care) you are entitled to a guaranteed interview for this post, as long as you meet the essential criteria of the person specification/job description.

This is one way North Lanarkshire is demonstrating our commitment to supporting Care-Experienced People.

The Plan for North Lanarkshire is to be the place to live, learn, work, invest and visit. The Council recognises that work is an important part of adult life and is critical to our wellbeing and shaping how we live. The Fair Work Convention’s Framework defines Fair Work as work that offers effective voice, fulfilment, opportunity, respect and security. We believe Fair Work can boost creativity, realise untapped potential and increase productivity. To find out more click on the link.

Alternative Application Packs can be requested in other formats for example, Large Print, Braille, and Audio. To request an alternative Application Pack please phone 01698 403151.

The following link contains our Easy Read documents which will help explain the process and what happens during the selection process.

Easy Read – My NL

***PLEASE NOTE WE DO NOT ACCEPT CVS IN PLACE OF THE APPLICATION FORM. TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS VACANCY YOU MUST ENSURE AN APPLICATION FORM IS SUBMITTED. ANY CV SUBMISSIONS WILL BE DISREGARDED.***

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

Job Purpose: The post holder will ensure the planning and delivery of a high quality and effective Health Visiting service within the integrated 0-19 Service to a given population of pre-school children and their families. Working on the basis of progressive universalism they will work in partnership with individuals, families and other agencies to deliver effective interventions in order to improve health outcomes for the children of Halton. The post holder will maintain a responsibility for Safeguarding and Protecting children within their area of responsibility. Duties and Responsibilities: Public Health To assess health needs at the level of the individual, community group and population in accordance with local and national priorities. To contribute to the development of public health strategies, needs assessment/ profiling and local policies and procedures as appropriate. To promote the development of local health improvement networks. Managerial To manage a defined caseload of clients, working within Bridgewater and local service specific policy and guidelines and ensure Key Performance Indicators are achieved. To assume the role of Lead Professional where appropriate with the aim of meeting health needs and to the co-ordination of support services as appropriate. To ensure the Healthy Child programme is effectively implemented in line with policy and delivered to the caseload population. To assess the health needs of children and their families, plan appropriate health improvement interventions with individual families and evaluate outcomes. To develop health plans with individuals and families based on shared assessment of health need, identifying in partnership, the requirement for future Health Visiting support. To offer direction, support and supervision to skill mix team colleagues in relation to delegated case work To act upon appropriate referrals from other members of the Primary Health care team or other agencies and delegate work accordingly. To identify those children in need of protection, initiating Child Protection Referral when indicated and acting in accordance with Trust and Halton Local Safeguarding Board policy and procedures. To participate in any proceedings required with regard to Trust Safeguarding Policy and procedure e.g. Case Conferences, Core Group and Child in Need. To complete Court Reports as requested and adhere to time scales mandated by Court and attend/participate in any subsequent Court proceedings. Complete PDRs and return to work pro-forma as required to the designated named staff within the team. To support the Team leader with delegated responsibilities in their absence Clinical Maintain active status on NMC register acting in accordance with the professional code and guiding documents in adherence with revalidation framework. To deliver the Healthy Child Programme using evidence based practice to actively promote the health of children and young people. To ensure that Health Visiting interventions are clinically effective and evidence based. To provide information, advice and guidance on the management of health issues in a range of appropriate settings. To assess the need to follow up children accessing A+E department and Walk in Centre, taking appropriate action when necessary. To identify those children whose health requires referral on for more specialised professional intervention taking the necessary action to progress this. To develop evidence based interventions/care programmes on a range of subjects, for use with clients. To identify at an early age, those children requiring additional support and intervention and to adhere to clinical pathways in supporting those children. To promote the immunisation of infants and pre-school children according to Trust policy and in epidemic situations to the wider population as determined by local need. To identify minor childhood illness and as a Nurse Prescriber issue a prescription for treatment when indicated, appropriate and within the Health Visitors scope of practice. To contribute to the development of health education literature for local distribution, ensuring that clinical governance/quality assurance requirements have been met. Leadership To act as a positive and professional role model both within the service and when representing the service to the wider community. To lead and manage change, encouraging others to recognise the need for change, developing a shared vision and inspiring and motivating other team members. To participate in staff recruitment and selection when required. Plan and prioritise with the Team Leader to meet the service objectives. In partnership with the Team Leader and Practice Development Lead contribute towards the development of evidence based practice projects ensuring that clear standards are set, monitored and evaluated in line with the 0-19 service key performance indicators. In conjunction with the Team Leader to undertake individual performance reviews on nursing staff within Band 5, 4, 3 and 2. Develop and implement policies, procedures and guidelines relevant to own area of work. Provide advice where services are developing. Team working To shows a strong commitment to team working, demonstrating respect and consideration to other team members and colleagues in partner agencies To attend and participate in team allocation meetings. To attend and participate in Service Link meetings. To engage with and contributes to the development of the team and the service. Actively participate in the orientation of new staff to their duties, ensuring that expectations of the role are discussed and developed. Responsibilities for data and information resources To submit statistical returns within a given period in order to fulfil data requirements and to contribute to ensuring adequate funding of the service. To collect and monitor local data eg KPI data in order to improve outcomes for children Assess and analyse local community / reach area data, in order to inform work priorities. Ensure Electronic database of caseload is updated with current health screening information and levels of need Training and Education To attend in service training as required in order to maintain current practice To adhere to the requirements of the NMC with regards to PREP. To undertake and complete mandatory training as required by Bridgewater Community Trust. To complete Safeguarding training as required and acquire and maintain a knowledge of current legislation and guidance. To identify personal training needs and take the necessary steps to meet those needs. Record Keeping/Records Management To complete Health Visitor records, in compliance with Bridgewater policy and Local service specific policy/procedure. To maintain strict confidentiality for all clients according to policy. To maintain record keeping skills and knowledge by undertaking regular training. To adhere to Bridgewater and local service guidance in relation to the management of Records, including storage and transfer. Supervision The post holder will be able to recognise their own level of professional competence and identify sources of support as required. To attend for 1:1 supervision with the 0-19 Team Leader To attend and partake/engage in group clinical supervision. To attend and partake/engage in Safeguarding supervision. . Ensuring quality:Training and Education Participates and engages with Personal Development Reviews Maintains the up to date knowledge and skills required to safely undertake the role, identifying any training needs and ensuring they are met. Is conversant with and adherent to care pathways used with the service. Attends relevant in-service training and other professional seminars, lectures, courses, and study days. Ensure all mandatory training is accessed, kept up to date, recorded and reported. Undertakes the role of preceptor, mentor and trainer as required by the service with regards to newly appointed staff and Student Nurses on placement. Assists in the education of learners. Research and Audit To participate in research projects. To be actively involved with practice development in order to meet the needs of the client. To ensure current evidence base informs professional practice. To comply with Trust requirements regarding data collection. To participate in audit activity as required. To ensure adherence to the Trusts clinical governance and nursing strategies. This job description is an outline of the role and responsibilities. From time to time, due to the needs of the service, we may ask you to flexibly undertake other duties that are consistent with your role and banding. The 0-19 service is commissioned to deliver a service 8am-8pm. Therefore the post holder would be expected to work flexibly providing a service at evenings and weekends, dependant on the needs of the service. As the 0-19 service is delivered across Halton you will have a base for administrative purposes only, as we may ask you to deliver a service from a variety of bases dependent on needs of the service.

Within the Christchurch & Southbourne Community Mental Health Team, 1 position has arisen for a 12 month Fixed-term (Setember 2024 - September 2025) Band 6 Community Mental Health Nurse working on a full time basis (37.5hrs per week).

Band 6 Salary:£35,392- £42,618 pa.

The successful candidate will work as part of an integrated team made up of Psychiatrists, Psychologists, Nurses, Mental Health Practitioners, Social Workers, Support Time Recovery Workers, Employment Specialists, Physical Health Support Workers & Administration.

This is primarily an assessment & triage duty worker role, where you will be responsible for the assssment of patients newly referred into the service while also supporting patients currently accessing the service who call to speak to duty.

As a key member of the team, you will find the experience challenging, but rewarding and varied within the well-established and supportive team, where we have strong values about working in a patient centred manner, where their recovery and wellbeing is at the heart of everything we do. You can expect close working peer support and regular supervision to enable you to feel safe in your practice whilst further developing your skills.

Applications from candidates that require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are unfortunately ineligible to apply for this position

You will be a committed, dynamic, motivated professional with excellent communication, organisational skills and the ability to prioritise your work. You should have recent experience of working in a mental health environment and be able to apply the philosophies of engagement and recovery in your work with service users.

We encourage you to contact us to arrange an informal visit, come and meet the team and ask us any questions about the role.

To provide a comprehensive accessible and responsive mental health service to Adults and their families within a defined locality.

To support the team and locality leader in implementation of the Dorset Healthcare Mental Health Strategy.

To continually develop clinical, team and service evaluation and delivery of service.

To contribute to effective multi-disciplinary working within the community mental health service and to build up effective liaison with community, primary, and other secondary and tertiary services/agencies within the locality to provide holistic care based on the individual’s need and service development.

The team is based close to Christchurch Hospital and BCP Council Locality Office in the BH23 region; the post holder will need to have the ability to travel by car, with business insurance, as they will be required to assess and monitor patients in their own homes and within other community or inpatient settings.

At Dorset HealthCare we’re on a mission to empower people to make the most of their lives through our outstanding, joined-up healthcare services. We’re a dynamic, forward-looking Trust, running 12 community hospitals, specialist inpatient facilities and a wide range of integrated community and mental health services for a population of almost 800,000 people.

We do things differently here – it’s one of the reasons the CQC rated us ‘outstanding’ in 2019. It’s also why 95% of patients across our services say they have a good or very good experience of our services and 89% of staff feel they can really make a difference. Whether you’re looking to work with us in one of our bustling market towns, vibrant urban locations, thriving seaside spots, or among the rolling hills of Dorset, there are lots of ways you can make a difference in our communities.

Our 7,000-strong workforce is at the heart of what we do and our success is a testament to our brilliant people. We're all about building a workplace for the future, we believe in equal opportunities and we celebrate diversity. We’re an inclusive workplace, where everyone is welcome, everyone can be authentic, and we are all encouraged to be the best version of ourselves.

Working with us you’ll be part of a strong team, challenge yourself, build a career, and teach us what we don’t know. And you’ll be working towards our vision to be better every day through excellence, compassion and expertise in all we do.

For the main duties and responsibilities for this role please read the attached job description and person specification. When completing your application please ensure your supporting statement reflects the criteria set out in these documents by showing how your experience and skills apply to this post.

Dorset HealthCare is in partnership with The Prince’s Trust to support people getting into work, as part of this partnership, we offer an employability service to support individuals between 16-30 years old with application writing, interview skills and other employment support. Please contact dhc.wideningparticipation@nhs.net to access the support.

This is a fixed term role and for those with current NHS service, the role will be offered on a secondment basis only. Please obtain permission to be released on a secondment before submitting an application.


This advert closes on Sunday 5 May 2024

About the role:

The Advonet Group, a dynamic and growing organization working with marginalized individuals to amplify their voices and uphold their rights, is offering an exciting opportunity within the Autism AIM services. Our projects are dedicated to principles of advocacy and how these can support the members of the autistic population, who face a myriad of barriers and inequalities. The AIM service is recognized for its innovative, progressive, and pioneering approach to supporting autistic adults who have little or no funded support.

We are seeking an AIM Coordinator for Mental Health Projects, who will be integral to the coordination and delivery of training programs and audits of physical spaces to ensure they meet the needs of autistic individuals.

This role involves:
1. Coordinating and co-delivering training sessions to advocates, social prescribers, and third sector mental health staff across West Yorkshire.
2. Liaising with third sector organizations to ensure audits of physical spaces are smoothly executed.
3. Collaborating with project deputies to adapt training based on participant feedback.
4. Collecting and analysing feedback to continuously improve training content and delivery.

The ideal candidate will be a highly organized individual with relevant experience in similar roles, though there is ample opportunity to develop existing skills within the position.

About us:

The Advonet Group values and respects the diversity of backgrounds, experiences and knowledge that staff, volunteers and job applicants bring. All our staff undertake mandatory training on both Equality and Diversity and LGBTQ+ Awareness to increase awareness and understanding of discrimination both in and out of the workplace, with a view to reduce the impact this has on our colleagues and the wider community. This creates a workplace where staff feel comfortable to be themselves and empowers them, and our service users, to use their unique experiences to inform their work.

“I feel I have grown as a person working for Advonet. I work with such a diverse group of people who are happy to support and help you to grow” - Staff satisfaction survey, (2020)

Reasonable adjustments can be requested if you are successful in gaining an interview. We will inform all applicants whether they are successful in gaining an interview or not.

We are a Disability Confident Employer and particularly welcome applicants from those who have a lived experience of autism or other disabilities or come from diverse communities.

Benefits of working with us:

• Up to 31 days annual leave, plus bank holidays
• Access to a cashback health plan and Employee Support scheme
• Free parking near the city centre
• Flexible and remote working
• Welcoming, inclusive and supportive environment
How to apply:

To apply for this role please complete The Advonet Group Application Form and Equal Opportunities Monitoring Form, which can be found on the Advonet website, along with a detailed job description and person specification (CVs will not be accepted). Please return applications to jobs@advonet.org.uk.

If you would like more information or an informal chat about the post please call on 0113 2440606 and ask to speak to Owen Walker, AIM Manager.

Salary: £33,945 to £44,428
Working Pattern: Full time, 37 hours per week
Contract Length: Permanent
Location: Horsham

In this challenging, but rewarding role, you will be required to act as allocated social worker responsible for delivering a statutory social work service to those people who access or need specialist mental health services, to include assessment, planning, implementing and review. This includes being responsible for leading on specialist areas of service delivery (for example peri-natal, early intervention, transitions and homelessness), ensuring that key developments are communicated to colleagues and that business change is successfully implemented.

You will work as part of a geographically based specialist mental health social work team, providing a service to people who are aged 18-65, with occasional contact with young people in transition, who are under 18.

You will work effectively in partnership with other staff, teams and agencies, both internal to the Council and external, including Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust.

There will be some requirement for you to work flexibly in order to support customers, carers and families, sometimes out of normal working hours. You'll also need to be able to travel independently throughout the county, including to areas that may not be easily accessible by public transport. There is a regular and intrinsic requirement to communicate in English with members of the public.

Rewards and Benefits

For a full list of the benefits offered to you as a West Sussex County Council employee you can find them on our Rewards and Benefits page.

Further Information

The reference number for this role is CAFHE05052.

For an informal conversation or for further information regarding the role, please contact Vicky Cobb (Team Manager WAMHS Northern) at

To apply, upload your CV and cover letter explaining the skills and experience you can bring to the role ensuring that any gaps in employment are covered in your CV. Please ensure you have saved the job description attached to the main advert on our website as, once the job has closed, you may not have the opportunity to download again.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. This post is subject to Social Work England registration, an enhanced DBS check, 5 years referencing and a health check.

West Sussex County Council is an equal opportunities employer committed to promoting an environment that is inclusive and free from all forms of unlawful or unfair discrimination and values the diversity of its people. We actively welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and take every possible step to ensure that no individual will be disadvantaged.

For information regarding your eligibility to apply for this role under our Disability or Veteran's Guaranteed Interview Scheme, this can be found on our application help page.

Note for Recruitment Agencies: We prefer to hire people directly, but we do have a supplier list for when we need a helping hand. We'll be in touch directly if we need you!