49 Rural Development jobs in the United Kingdom
Head of Community Engagement, Social Services
Posted 3 days ago
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Key Responsibilities:
- Develop and execute a comprehensive community engagement strategy aligned with the organisation's mission and goals.
- Design and manage outreach programs to connect with underserved and diverse community groups.
- Build and maintain strong, collaborative relationships with community leaders, local charities, government agencies, and other stakeholders.
- Act as a key liaison between the community and the organisation, ensuring community feedback informs service development and delivery.
- Organise and facilitate community events, forums, and consultations.
- Develop communication materials and campaigns to raise awareness of services and promote community participation.
- Manage a team of community outreach workers and volunteers.
- Identify funding opportunities and contribute to grant writing for community-focused initiatives.
- Monitor and evaluate the impact of community engagement activities, reporting on outcomes and recommendations.
- Advocate for community needs and promote social inclusion and equity.
- Represent the organisation at external meetings, conferences, and public events.
- Bachelor's degree in Social Work, Community Development, Sociology, Public Administration, or a related field. A Master's degree is advantageous.
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in community development, social work, public relations, or a similar role with significant community engagement responsibilities.
- Demonstrated success in developing and managing community outreach programs and initiatives.
- Excellent understanding of social issues, community dynamics, and the third sector.
- Strong networking, partnership building, and stakeholder management skills.
- Exceptional communication, presentation, and facilitation skills.
- Proven ability to lead and inspire a team.
- Experience in managing budgets and resources for community projects.
- Proficiency in using various communication channels, including digital platforms, to engage communities.
- Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
- This position is fully remote, offering flexibility to work from anywhere.
Economic Development Consultant
Posted 2 days ago
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OPPORTUNITY SNAPSHOT
We are working with a leading, forward-thinking, independent Economic Development Consultancy who are looking for Economists (1-4 years’ experience) to join their Central London based team.
THE HEADLINES:
Title: Economic Consultant
Experience required: 1+ Year
Salary: Up to £40,000 (+ discretionary bonus)
Location: Central London
Type of Company: Specialist Economic Consultancy
Hybrid working: Yes (2 days wfh and 3 days office)
WHO ARE THEY?
My client is a small specialist economic consultancy, who provide innovative results to projects nationwide. They are very employee-wellbeing focused and are looking for someone to join their highly reputable team in London. You'll be exposed to a wide variety of exciting projects, working across both public and private sector clients. In return, our client offers a great package, including a very generous bonus scheme, with outstanding career development opportunities.
WHO THEY ARE LOOKING FOR:
A bright experienced hire with at least one years’ experience from a related field or company, or talented individuals looking for a career change, to join their tight-knit team.
If you have experience working in a large economic consultancy and are looking for an opportunity to join a smaller, specialist team, then this is the opportunity is for you.
Economic Development Consultant
Posted 2 days ago
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Job Description
OPPORTUNITY SNAPSHOT
We are working with a leading, forward-thinking, independent Economic Development Consultancy who are looking for Economists (1-4 years’ experience) to join their Central London based team.
THE HEADLINES:
Title: Economic Consultant
Experience required: 1+ Year
Salary: Up to £40,000 (+ discretionary bonus)
Location: Central London
Type of Company: Specialist Economic Consultancy
Hybrid working: Yes (2 days wfh and 3 days office)
WHO ARE THEY?
My client is a small specialist economic consultancy, who provide innovative results to projects nationwide. They are very employee-wellbeing focused and are looking for someone to join their highly reputable team in London. You'll be exposed to a wide variety of exciting projects, working across both public and private sector clients. In return, our client offers a great package, including a very generous bonus scheme, with outstanding career development opportunities.
WHO THEY ARE LOOKING FOR:
A bright experienced hire with at least one years’ experience from a related field or company, or talented individuals looking for a career change, to join their tight-knit team.
If you have experience working in a large economic consultancy and are looking for an opportunity to join a smaller, specialist team, then this is the opportunity is for you.
Peripatetic Manager - Adult Social Care Services
Posted 4 days ago
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Locations: London, Kent, Surrey, East Sussex, Berkshire
Salary: £40,000 – £2,000 DOE + Car Allowance
Contract Type: Full-Time, Permanent
We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Peripatetic Manager to provide leadership and operational support across adult social care services. Working across multiple locations, you will step into services that require additional support, offering stability, driving compliance, and ensuring the delivery of high-quality care and support in line with regulatory and contractual standards.
This is a varied and fast-paced role, ideal for a confident leader with proven experience in service turnaround, crisis management, and quality improvement.
Key Responsibilities-
Provide operational management in services requiring support or improvement.
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Work collaboratively with Service Improvement Managers and the Head of Quality to design and implement improvement plans.
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Mentor and coach staff teams to embed sustainable improvements and raise standards of practice.
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Establish and oversee quality assurance systems to ensure compliance with regulatory frameworks.
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Build and maintain positive relationships with external stakeholders, including local authorities and regulators.
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Act as an investigator and advisor on compliance and safeguarding matters, escalating concerns appropriately.
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Produce accurate and timely reports on progress against agreed targets.
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Promote a culture of accountability, safeguarding, and continuous improvement across services.
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Strong background in adult social care and/or learning disabilities .
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Experience at management level , with proven ability to lead services in crisis or requiring improvement.
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In-depth understanding of regulatory requirements and compliance frameworks.
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Skilled in emergency management, service turnaround, and project delivery .
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Strong coaching, mentoring, and leadership skills to drive sustainable change.
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Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement abilities.
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Competitive salary package ( 0,000 – £4 000 DOE).
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Car allowance.
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A dynamic role with real impact, supporting services to achieve and sustain high-quality standards.
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Opportunities for professional growth and development.
If you are a motivated social care leader with the expertise to stabilise, support, and transform services, we would love to hear from you.
Apply today and play a key role in driving service excellence.
Peripatetic Manager - Adult Social Care Services
Posted 4 days ago
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Job Description
Locations: London, Kent, Surrey, East Sussex, Berkshire
Salary: £40,000 – £2,000 DOE + Car Allowance
Contract Type: Full-Time, Permanent
We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Peripatetic Manager to provide leadership and operational support across adult social care services. Working across multiple locations, you will step into services that require additional support, offering stability, driving compliance, and ensuring the delivery of high-quality care and support in line with regulatory and contractual standards.
This is a varied and fast-paced role, ideal for a confident leader with proven experience in service turnaround, crisis management, and quality improvement.
Key Responsibilities-
Provide operational management in services requiring support or improvement.
-
Work collaboratively with Service Improvement Managers and the Head of Quality to design and implement improvement plans.
-
Mentor and coach staff teams to embed sustainable improvements and raise standards of practice.
-
Establish and oversee quality assurance systems to ensure compliance with regulatory frameworks.
-
Build and maintain positive relationships with external stakeholders, including local authorities and regulators.
-
Act as an investigator and advisor on compliance and safeguarding matters, escalating concerns appropriately.
-
Produce accurate and timely reports on progress against agreed targets.
-
Promote a culture of accountability, safeguarding, and continuous improvement across services.
-
Strong background in adult social care and/or learning disabilities .
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Experience at management level , with proven ability to lead services in crisis or requiring improvement.
-
In-depth understanding of regulatory requirements and compliance frameworks.
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Skilled in emergency management, service turnaround, and project delivery .
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Strong coaching, mentoring, and leadership skills to drive sustainable change.
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Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement abilities.
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Competitive salary package ( 0,000 – £4 000 DOE).
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Car allowance.
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A dynamic role with real impact, supporting services to achieve and sustain high-quality standards.
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Opportunities for professional growth and development.
If you are a motivated social care leader with the expertise to stabilise, support, and transform services, we would love to hear from you.
Apply today and play a key role in driving service excellence.
Principal Consultant - Economic Development
Posted 18 days ago
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**Work with Us. Change the World.**
At AECOM, we're delivering a better world. Whether improving your commute, keeping the lights on, providing access to clean water, or transforming skylines, our work helps people and communities thrive. We are the world's trusted infrastructure consulting firm, partnering with clients to solve the worldu2019s most complex challenges and build legacies for future generations.
There has never been a better time to be at AECOM. With accelerating infrastructure investment worldwide, our services are in great demand. We invite you to bring your bold ideas and big dreams and become part of a global team of over 50,000 planners, designers, engineers, scientists, digital innovators, program and construction managers and other professionals delivering projects that create a positive and tangible impact around the world.
We're one global team driven by our common purpose to deliver a better world. Join us.
**Job Description**
**Role**
We are looking for an experienced consultant in economic development responsible for supporting our clients to deliver sustainable growth and regeneration. You will play a key role in successfully managing projects, supporting in winning new work, and developing our people ensuring we continue to deliver consultancy support to the highest levels of client satisfaction.
The **Principal Economic Development Consultant** role will sit within the Economics & Economics Development (EED) Team as part of AECOMu2019s Buildings and Places business. The EED Team works across a range of business sectors including energy, nuclear, transport, water, residential, commercial and regeneration. As well as working on major infrastructure projects such as High Speed Two, Sizewell C and the Great Grid Upgrade, we are supporting all tiers of UK government in developing their future growth plans.
**Key Responsibilities**
Managing or providing technical contributions to projects across the following work areas:
Social, economic and/or health impact assessments of infrastructure, energy and development schemes to support planning applications
Business case preparation and option appraisals for regeneration projects and programmes;
Economic evidence base gathering to inform spatial development plans, either for local, sub-regional or national government clients
Undertaking all aspects of consultancy project delivery from project design through to management, delivery and client care
Managing and supporting other team members to develop and thrive
Ownership of financial responsibilities within projects and assignments
Managing day-to-day client relationships and where relevant, third-party contractors and other stakeholders
Developing new work winning opportunities including undertaking business development activities and supporting preparation of proposals
**Qualifications**
Proven experience gained within a consultancy on economic development projects
A track record in economic development with knowledge in some or all of the following areas: impact assessment, case-making, funding bids and investment plans, land use planning, and/or property and real estate analysis
Strong project management skills and ability to lead small teams to deliver analysis and reporting for our projects
Excellent technical, literacy and numeracy skills.
Proven presentation and communication skills including experience of leading and chairing meetings.
Experience in responding to tender opportunities or proactive business development would be an advantage
**Additional Information**
**About AECOM**
AECOM is the worldu2019s trusted infrastructure consulting firm, delivering professional services throughout the project lifecycle u2013 from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. On projects spanning transportation, buildings, water, new energy and the environment, our public- and private-sector clients trust us to solve their most complex challenges. Our teams are driven by a common purpose to deliver a better world through our unrivaled technical and digital expertise, a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion, and a commitment to environmental, social and governance priorities. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm and its Professional Services business had revenue of $14.4 billion in fiscal year 2023. See how we are delivering sustainable legacies for generations to come at aecom.com and @AECOM.
**Freedom to Grow in a World of Opportunity**
You will have the flexibility you need to do your best work with hybrid work options. Whether youu2019re working from an AECOM office, remote location or at a client site, you will be working in a dynamic environment where your integrity, entrepreneurial spirit and pioneering mindset are championed.
You will help us foster a safe and respectful workplace, where we invite everyone to bring their whole selves to work using their unique talents, backgrounds and expertise to create transformational outcomes for our clients.
AECOM provides a wide array of compensation, benefits and well-being programs to meet the diverse needs of our employees and their families. Weu2019re the worldu2019s trusted global infrastructure firm, and weu2019re in this together u2013 your growth and success are ours too.
Join us, and youu2019ll get all the benefits of being a part of a global, publicly traded firm u2013 access to industry-leading technology and thinking and transformational work with big impact and work flexibility. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in each personu2019s potential, and weu2019ll help you reach yours.
We are a Disability Confident Employer and will offer an interview to applicants who have a disability or long-term condition, who meet the minimum/essential criteria for the role. Please let us know using this email address if you would like to apply through the Disability Confident Interview Scheme.
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
**ReqID:** J
**Business Line:** B&P - Buildings & Places
**Business Group:** DCS
**Strategic Business Unit:** Europe & India
**Career Area:** Consulting Services
**Work Location Model:** Hybrid
**Legal Entity:** AECOM Infrastructure and Environment UK Limited
Principal Consultant - Economic Development
Posted 21 days ago
Job Viewed
Job Description
**Work with Us. Change the World.**
At AECOM, we're delivering a better world. Whether improving your commute, keeping the lights on, providing access to clean water, or transforming skylines, our work helps people and communities thrive. We are the world's trusted infrastructure consulting firm, partnering with clients to solve the worldu2019s most complex challenges and build legacies for future generations.
There has never been a better time to be at AECOM. With accelerating infrastructure investment worldwide, our services are in great demand. We invite you to bring your bold ideas and big dreams and become part of a global team of over 50,000 planners, designers, engineers, scientists, digital innovators, program and construction managers and other professionals delivering projects that create a positive and tangible impact around the world.
We're one global team driven by our common purpose to deliver a better world. Join us.
**Job Description**
**Role**
We are looking for an experienced consultant in economic development responsible for supporting our clients to deliver sustainable growth and regeneration. You will play a key role in successfully managing projects, supporting in winning new work, and developing our people ensuring we continue to deliver consultancy support to the highest levels of client satisfaction.
The **Principal Economic Development Consultant** role will sit within the Economics & Economics Development (EED) Team as part of AECOMu2019s Buildings and Places business. The EED Team works across a range of business sectors including energy, nuclear, transport, water, residential, commercial and regeneration. As well as working on major infrastructure projects such as High Speed Two, Sizewell C and the Great Grid Upgrade, we are supporting all tiers of UK government in developing their future growth plans.
**Key Responsibilities**
Managing or providing technical contributions to projects across the following work areas:
Social, economic and/or health impact assessments of infrastructure, energy and development schemes to support planning applications
Business case preparation and option appraisals for regeneration projects and programmes;
Economic evidence base gathering to inform spatial development plans, either for local, sub-regional or national government clients
Undertaking all aspects of consultancy project delivery from project design through to management, delivery and client care
Managing and supporting other team members to develop and thrive
Ownership of financial responsibilities within projects and assignments
Managing day-to-day client relationships and where relevant, third-party contractors and other stakeholders
Developing new work winning opportunities including undertaking business development activities and supporting preparation of proposals
**Qualifications**
Proven experience gained within a consultancy on economic development projects
A track record in economic development with knowledge in some or all of the following areas: impact assessment, case-making, funding bids and investment plans, land use planning, and/or property and real estate analysis
Strong project management skills and ability to lead small teams to deliver analysis and reporting for our projects
Excellent technical, literacy and numeracy skills.
Proven presentation and communication skills including experience of leading and chairing meetings.
Experience in responding to tender opportunities or proactive business development would be an advantage
**Additional Information**
**About AECOM**
AECOM is the worldu2019s trusted infrastructure consulting firm, delivering professional services throughout the project lifecycle u2013 from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. On projects spanning transportation, buildings, water, new energy and the environment, our public- and private-sector clients trust us to solve their most complex challenges. Our teams are driven by a common purpose to deliver a better world through our unrivaled technical and digital expertise, a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion, and a commitment to environmental, social and governance priorities. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm and its Professional Services business had revenue of $14.4 billion in fiscal year 2023. See how we are delivering sustainable legacies for generations to come at aecom.com and @AECOM.
**Freedom to Grow in a World of Opportunity**
You will have the flexibility you need to do your best work with hybrid work options. Whether youu2019re working from an AECOM office, remote location or at a client site, you will be working in a dynamic environment where your integrity, entrepreneurial spirit and pioneering mindset are championed.
You will help us foster a safe and respectful workplace, where we invite everyone to bring their whole selves to work using their unique talents, backgrounds and expertise to create transformational outcomes for our clients.
AECOM provides a wide array of compensation, benefits and well-being programs to meet the diverse needs of our employees and their families. Weu2019re the worldu2019s trusted global infrastructure firm, and weu2019re in this together u2013 your growth and success are ours too.
Join us, and youu2019ll get all the benefits of being a part of a global, publicly traded firm u2013 access to industry-leading technology and thinking and transformational work with big impact and work flexibility. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in each personu2019s potential, and weu2019ll help you reach yours.
We are a Disability Confident Employer and will offer an interview to applicants who have a disability or long-term condition, who meet the minimum/essential criteria for the role. Please let us know using this email address if you would like to apply through the Disability Confident Interview Scheme.
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
**ReqID:** J
**Business Line:** B&P - Buildings & Places
**Business Group:** DCS
**Strategic Business Unit:** Europe & India
**Career Area:** Consulting Services
**Work Location Model:** Hybrid
**Legal Entity:** AECOM Infrastructure and Environment UK Limited
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Principal Consultant - Economic Development
Posted 20 days ago
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Job Description
**Work with Us. Change the World.**
At AECOM, we're delivering a better world. Whether improving your commute, keeping the lights on, providing access to clean water, or transforming skylines, our work helps people and communities thrive. We are the world's trusted infrastructure consulting firm, partnering with clients to solve the world's most complex challenges and build legacies for future generations.
There has never been a better time to be at AECOM. With accelerating infrastructure investment worldwide, our services are in great demand. We invite you to bring your bold ideas and big dreams and become part of a global team of over 50,000 planners, designers, engineers, scientists, digital innovators, program and construction managers and other professionals delivering projects that create a positive and tangible impact around the world.
We're one global team driven by our common purpose to deliver a better world. Join us.
**Job Description**
**Role**
We are looking for an experienced consultant in economic development responsible for supporting our clients to deliver sustainable growth and regeneration. You will play a key role in successfully managing projects, supporting in winning new work, and developing our people ensuring we continue to deliver consultancy support to the highest levels of client satisfaction.
The **Principal Economic Development Consultant** role will sit within the Economics & Economics Development (EED) Team as part of AECOM's Buildings and Places business. The EED Team works across a range of business sectors including energy, nuclear, transport, water, residential, commercial and regeneration. As well as working on major infrastructure projects such as High Speed Two, Sizewell C and the Great Grid Upgrade, we are supporting all tiers of UK government in developing their future growth plans.
**Key Responsibilities**
+ Managing or providing technical contributions to projects across the following work areas:
+ Social, economic and/or health impact assessments of infrastructure, energy and development schemes to support planning applications
+ Business case preparation and option appraisals for regeneration projects and programmes;
+ Economic evidence base gathering to inform spatial development plans, either for local, sub-regional or national government clients
+ Undertaking all aspects of consultancy project delivery from project design through to management, delivery and client care
+ Managing and supporting other team members to develop and thrive
+ Ownership of financial responsibilities within projects and assignments
+ Managing day-to-day client relationships and where relevant, third-party contractors and other stakeholders
+ Developing new work winning opportunities including undertaking business development activities and supporting preparation of proposals
**Qualifications**
+ Proven experience gained within a consultancy on economic development projects
+ A track record in economic development with knowledge in some or all of the following areas: impact assessment, case-making, funding bids and investment plans, land use planning, and/or property and real estate analysis
+ Strong project management skills and ability to lead small teams to deliver analysis and reporting for our projects
+ Excellent technical, literacy and numeracy skills.
+ Proven presentation and communication skills including experience of leading and chairing meetings.
+ Experience in responding to tender opportunities or proactive business development would be an advantage
**Additional Information**
**About AECOM**
AECOM is the world's trusted infrastructure consulting firm, delivering professional services throughout the project lifecycle - from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. On projects spanning transportation, buildings, water, new energy and the environment, our public- and private-sector clients trust us to solve their most complex challenges. Our teams are driven by a common purpose to deliver a better world through our unrivaled technical and digital expertise, a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion, and a commitment to environmental, social and governance priorities. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm and its Professional Services business had revenue of $14.4 billion in fiscal year 2023. See how we are delivering sustainable legacies for generations to come at aecom.com and @AECOM.
**Freedom to Grow in a World of Opportunity**
You will have the flexibility you need to do your best work with hybrid work options. Whether you're working from an AECOM office, remote location or at a client site, you will be working in a dynamic environment where your integrity, entrepreneurial spirit and pioneering mindset are championed.
You will help us foster a safe and respectful workplace, where we invite everyone to bring their whole selves to work using their unique talents, backgrounds and expertise to create transformational outcomes for our clients.
AECOM provides a wide array of compensation, benefits and well-being programs to meet the diverse needs of our employees and their families. We're the world's trusted global infrastructure firm, and we're in this together - your growth and success are ours too.
Join us, and you'll get all the benefits of being a part of a global, publicly traded firm - access to industry-leading technology and thinking and transformational work with big impact and work flexibility. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in each person's potential, and we'll help you reach yours.
We are a Disability Confident Employer and will offer an interview to applicants who have a disability or long-term condition, who meet the minimum/essential criteria for the role. Please let us know using this email address if you would like to apply through the Disability Confident Interview Scheme.
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
**ReqID:** J
**Business Line:** B&P - Buildings & Places
**Business Group:** DCS
**Strategic Business Unit:** Europe & India
**Career Area:** Consulting Services
**Work Location Model:** Hybrid
**Legal Entity:** AECOM Infrastructure and Environment UK Limited
Social Worker – Adult Services
Posted 4 days ago
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Description
Our local government clients are recruiting a Social Worker – Adult Services to deliver high-quality and effective social work services, responding promptly to the needs of adults, carers, and their families within statutory guidelines. The postholder will participate in assessments, care planning, and safeguarding (for ASYEs, this will be under the supervision of an experienced practitioner.
Your key responsibilities will include:
To ensure customers receive the right help at the right time, addressing their needs for choice, early intervention, prevention, information, and advice, and helping them take advantage of opportunities and make informed decisions regarding their support. This will include devising appropriate well-being and support plans. The use and understanding of Advocacy will be key to this role.
Qualification – Essential
- GCSE Grade (or equivalent) in English Language and Mathematics. li>A recognised degree in Social Work, DipSW or CQSW.
- Social Work England registered.
- Advanced –Microsoft Office, Word, Excel, Outlook, Social Media and CRM.
Qualifications, Knowledge, and Experience Requirements - Criteria to be Evaluated at the Shortlisting Stage.
- < i>Experience in carrying out comprehensive social work assessments using the Care Act.
- Experience of providing information, advice and signposting, to enable them to make informed decisions.
- Experience of working in partnership with people, their careers and service providers
- Experience with using Direct Payments would also be advantageous.
- Demonstrable ability to monitor and review the impact of support plans against the agreed outcomes to ensure they are effective.
- Demonstrable ability to produce high-quality recordings, contact details, assessments, and support plans.
- Ability to prepare and present high-quality reports for use in legal cases, including the Court of Protection.
- An understanding of and commitment to actively supporting and promoting equality within the workplace and the community, and equity of access to services for residents.
- Able to make judgements of need using clinical reasoning and record these accurately.
- Able to work collaboratively with service users, carers and a wide range of stakeholders at all levels and across a variety of organisations.
- Good demonstrable understanding of the Care Act and the Mental Capacity Act /DOLS.
- Good working knowledge of the London Multi Agency Adult Safeguarding policy and procedures and all related adults legislation, including Making Safeguarding Personal.
- Knowledge of current best practice and integration initiatives across health and care areas.
- Knowledge and understanding of the needs of Adults at Risk and those with long-term conditions and complex needs.
- Good understanding of the issues related to delivering assessment and support planning for individuals within a diverse community setting. li>Working knowledge of a wide range of typical IT tools, including database, Word processing, email and spreadsheet applications.
Essential Compliance Requirements
- 5 Years References
- DBS disclosure at the Enhanced level is required
- A pre-engagement screening is mandatory for this role. Please be prepared for this additional step in the application process.
Diamond Blaque Group, a leading provider in the public sector, is acting as an employment agency for this vacancy. Our organisation is deeply committed to fostering an environment of equal opportunity and diversity in the workplace.
Social Worker – Adult Services
Posted 4 days ago
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Job Description
Description
Our local government clients are recruiting a Social Worker – Adult Services to deliver high-quality and effective social work services, responding promptly to the needs of adults, carers, and their families within statutory guidelines. The postholder will participate in assessments, care planning, and safeguarding (for ASYEs, this will be under the supervision of an experienced practitioner.
Your key responsibilities will include:
To ensure customers receive the right help at the right time, addressing their needs for choice, early intervention, prevention, information, and advice, and helping them take advantage of opportunities and make informed decisions regarding their support. This will include devising appropriate well-being and support plans. The use and understanding of Advocacy will be key to this role.
Qualification – Essential
- GCSE Grade (or equivalent) in English Language and Mathematics. li>A recognised degree in Social Work, DipSW or CQSW.
- Social Work England registered.
- Advanced –Microsoft Office, Word, Excel, Outlook, Social Media and CRM.
Qualifications, Knowledge, and Experience Requirements - Criteria to be Evaluated at the Shortlisting Stage.
- < i>Experience in carrying out comprehensive social work assessments using the Care Act.
- Experience of providing information, advice and signposting, to enable them to make informed decisions.
- Experience of working in partnership with people, their careers and service providers
- Experience with using Direct Payments would also be advantageous.
- Demonstrable ability to monitor and review the impact of support plans against the agreed outcomes to ensure they are effective.
- Demonstrable ability to produce high-quality recordings, contact details, assessments, and support plans.
- Ability to prepare and present high-quality reports for use in legal cases, including the Court of Protection.
- An understanding of and commitment to actively supporting and promoting equality within the workplace and the community, and equity of access to services for residents.
- Able to make judgements of need using clinical reasoning and record these accurately.
- Able to work collaboratively with service users, carers and a wide range of stakeholders at all levels and across a variety of organisations.
- Good demonstrable understanding of the Care Act and the Mental Capacity Act /DOLS.
- Good working knowledge of the London Multi Agency Adult Safeguarding policy and procedures and all related adults legislation, including Making Safeguarding Personal.
- Knowledge of current best practice and integration initiatives across health and care areas.
- Knowledge and understanding of the needs of Adults at Risk and those with long-term conditions and complex needs.
- Good understanding of the issues related to delivering assessment and support planning for individuals within a diverse community setting. li>Working knowledge of a wide range of typical IT tools, including database, Word processing, email and spreadsheet applications.
Essential Compliance Requirements
- 5 Years References
- DBS disclosure at the Enhanced level is required
- A pre-engagement screening is mandatory for this role. Please be prepared for this additional step in the application process.
Diamond Blaque Group, a leading provider in the public sector, is acting as an employment agency for this vacancy. Our organisation is deeply committed to fostering an environment of equal opportunity and diversity in the workplace.