Advanced Social Worker
Hull City Council - Hull
£45,091 to £48,226 a year
On-sitePermanentFull time
Number of Vacancies: 1 Time Type: Full time Worker Type: Regular Proposed Interview Date: Monday, October 26, 2026 Hours of Work: 37 Hiring Manager: Gaynor Skelton Contact Number: 01482 612284 Job Description Summary: Are you an experienced Social Worker, if so there is an exciting opportunity to join Hull City Council. As part of the Children’s Social Care reform we have created additional Advanced Social Work positions across the Locality Safeguarding Teams, who don’t case hold. There is one position based in the West team. The post holder will be supervised by the Group Manager and provide additional support to the teams. Hull Children's Services has recently achieved its strongest ever Ofsted judgement, being rated Good overall, with Outstanding judgements for the impact of leaders on social work practice and for the experiences and progress of care leavers. Inspectors recognised the significant progress made across the service, describing it as "safer, stronger and more consistent" for children and families. Ofsted highlighted Hull's strong workforce culture, effective early help services, strong management oversight, and a commitment to ensuring children's voices are central to decision-making. This is an exciting time to join Hull. We are a service with a clear vision, ambitious plans for the future, and a workforce committed to improving the lives of children, young people and families every day. The retention and learning and development offers are well received. All Advanced Social Workers benefit from having the cost of their Social Work England registration paid. We would love to hear from passionate and motivated qualified Advanced Social Workers interested in joining us. All Advanced Social Workers benefit from training in Signs of Safety and excellent learning, development, and progression opportunities. Why it's great to work for Hull City Council: • A competitive salary of up to £49,817 • Relocation Allowance for newly appointed staff moving from outside the area • Excellent Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) • Free Parking on most sites (City Centre sites – reduced price parking passes) • Laptops and mobile phones for all social workers • Generous annual leave allowance • Cycle to Work and car schemes • Pool Car availability • Supportive and forward-thinking culture • Great career development opportunities For further information please do not hesitate to contact Gaynor Skelton or via email: gaynor.skelton@hullcc.gov.uk. We provide a range of benefits to motivate, reward and recognise the valuable work of our employees. ROLE AND PURPOSE Advanced Social Workers are based in one of the following service areas: • Locality based safeguarding teams • Permanence teams • Assessment teams Advanced Social Worker are highly skilled and experienced Social Workers and the key purpose of the role is to deliver high quality social work practice which achieves the best possible outcomes (and progress) for children and young people in need of social work support, assessment and intervention. Advanced Social Workers will demonstrate a high standard of systemic practice, providing support and co working with less experienced members of the team. Importantly Advanced Social Workers will model and help others to develop key elements of Systemic practice including; • A strengths and relationship based approach • Different perspectives and collaboration • Family Goal orientated plans which are SMART • The value of systemic tools such as; genograms PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES: 1. Advanced Social Workers will contribute to the overarching strategy and vision of the service, ensuring that practice demonstrates robust risk management arrangements. Practice will evidence a suitable focus on permanency and stability for children, through purposeful social work and other practice. Advanced Social Workers will contribute to and engage with a wider context; team, service, directorate, council and wider partnership. 2. Customer Focus The role works in partnership with colleagues, parents and carers to ensure that child centred systemic practice is the understood standard and expectation. This extends to other parts of the service and a priority to actively demonstrate a commitment to child and family feedback and a solution focused approach. This principle and standard extended to recording and Advanced Social Workers will be required to demonstrate good report writing and assessment skills. 3. Performance Management Advanced Social Workers are expected to manage high levels of risk and complexity in casework. The role will manage a complex caseload, evidencing robust analysis and focused and purposeful practice. Advanced Social Workers will be required to contribute to routine quality assurance work, including case audit, observation of practice and child and family feedback. 4. Advanced Social Workers will support the Team Manager with important aspects of the management role including; team development work co working complex cases with less experienced team members. The role will model leadership qualities within practice, working with and supporting the Team Manager to set a clear standard of expected practice; practice which is reflective, analytical and purposeful. Advanced Social Workers will have a high level of knowledge and commitment to the systemic model, ensuring that the integrity of the model is maintained and strengthened at a team level. The role will support team members in developing systemic practice. 5. Statutory Obligations Advanced Social Workers are required to have a high level of understanding regarding the statutory framework in which they practice. The role will work with the Team Manager to ensure that statutory requirements are met and that an appropriate focus is given to practice improvement and inspection preparation. 6. The role holds case responsibility for complex casework and provides a co working and support role for less experienced members of the team. The expectation is that all social work with children, young people and families is evidenced based and focused, ensuring that interventions are completed in a timely way. Advanced Social Workers will have good assessment skills and be able to consistently deliver a high standard of written reports, including court reports. 7. Advanced Social Workers will provide support and informal supervision to other members of the team, enhancing the formal supervision provided by the team manager role. The post will provide formal supervision to the Family Practitioner and social work students, providing an important role in terms of staff development. 8. Advanced Social Workers will be the lead worker for complex court work and will be required to support less experienced staff in developing court skills and preparing reports and assessments for court. Advanced Social Workers will be required to prepare work and support others in preparing work for formal meetings and/or processes, including; Case Conference Meetings, Looked After Children Reviews and key Decision Making Panels. 9. Undertakes co working with colleagues on specific direct work, reports and assessments where advanced practitioner level support and/or oversight is required. Balancing co working commitments alongside the accountability of holding a caseload will be a priority for the role. 10. Contributes to the development of effective partnerships in order to achieve ‘a coordinated approach to ensure effective safeguarding arrangements’ (section 10, Children ACT 2004). The role will work with schools and partners to support and facilitate successful transition for families to community and family based services. NC4097.Advanced Social Worker.docx Compensation Grades: GRADES 10. Pay Ranges: £45,091.00 - £48,226.00 Job Classifications: 3- Not Politically Restricted - Designated As Not Politically Sensitive (Politically Restricted Posts), 5- Enhanced Childrens Barring List - (Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)), Essential 3A - It is essential for the postholder to have a current driving licence and to provide a car for work. (i.e. someone who did not meet these requirements could not be appointed to the post, since it would be impossible for the postholder to do the job without using a private car). These requirements would be essential criteria on the person specification for the post. (Travel Allowance Policy), Post Fulfilling Statutory Duty - (Statutory Post), Yes - (Childcare Disqualification Requirement) Benefits of Working of Hull City Council: - A competitive salary - An excellent pension through the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) - Initially 23 days annual leave depending on length of service. You will also get eight public holidays per year, and three additional days off, one in May/August and one during the Christmas/New year period - Career development and learning experiences from a range of training courses and learning methods - Supportive and forward-thinking culture - Great career development opportunities Please ensure that you complete and submit your application by midnight prior to the closing date. Please ensure that your application demonstrates how you meet the essential criteria against the person specification as listed in the job description. We are committed to increasing the diversity, equality, and inclusion within our workforce to represent the people we serve and build an environment in which everyone can feel like they belong. We encourage people from all backgrounds to apply. We adopt a ‘name blind’ approach to shortlisting. Recruiting managers will not have access to personal information, including your name and contact details, until a shortlisting decision has been made. Equality monitoring information is not accessible by recruiting managers at any stage. We reserve the right to amend the dates associated with this advert, which may include closing the advert early where required. The Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all employees and volunteers to share this commitment. Online searches, including social media, may be carried out as part of the recruitment process.
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Senior Social Worker
Wakefield Council - Outwood, Wakefield
£42,839 to £46,142 a year
HybridPermanentFull time
About the role As a Senior Social Worker within the Community Learning Disability team: You will be able to demonstrate in-depth knowledge and application of relevant legislation including the Care Act 2014, the Mental Capacity Act 2005 and Human Rights Act 1998. You will have specific responsibilities for dealing with more complex cases, including assessment, care management and management of risk. You will be able to demonstrate expert and effective practice in complex situations, assessing and managing higher levels of risk while promoting enablement and self-determination. You will be able to work at a senior level, supporting and supervising colleagues or students within the organisation. You will develop strong professional relationships promoting multi-agency working and achieving positive outcomes for individuals and carers.
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Social Media Manager
JAISVI TECH LTD - Sittingbourne
£41,700 to £42,000 a year
HybridPermanentFull time
The Social Media Manager will establish, manage and develop the company’s social media presence, creating engaging content and delivering online marketing campaigns to increase brand awareness, customer engagement and e-commerce sales, particularly through eBay. The role will connect social media activity with product promotions, attracting relevant customers to the company’s eBay store and converting interest into purchases. Key Responsibilities: • Set up and manage Bargain Hub's social media accounts, maintaining consistent branding, accurate business information. • Develop a social media strategy and content calendar aligned with the store's product range (phone accessories, luggage, toys, homeware, etc), seasonal promotions and sales objectives. • Create and publish engaging product photos, videos and reels showcasing products and the mobile phone repair service to drive purchases. • Run online marketing campaigns directing customers to eBay listings and increasing footfall to the Sittingbourne store. • Coordinate social media promotions with eBay offers, keeping pricing and messaging consistent across channels. • Improve eBay listing titles, descriptions and images using customer feedback and campaign insights. • Plan and manage paid social advertising within budget, tracking traffic, conversions and ROI. • Monitor customer engagement, competitor activity and online trends to identify opportunities for customer acquisition and repeat purchases. Skills and Experience: • Experience managing business social media accounts and creating digital content. • Understanding of eBay selling and how online marketing supports e-commerce sales. • Ability to create effective written, photographic and video content. • Experience with paid advertising, social media analytics and campaign reporting. • Strong communication, planning and organisational skills.
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Senior Social Worker
Elysium Healthcare - Thatcham
£43,910 to £43,910 a year
PermanentFull time
Are you a Senior Forensic Social Worker looking to join a company that values and recognises you? If so, join the team at Thornford Park in Thatcham and help people in their recovery journey to develop new skills and build a brighter future. Working alongside the multidisciplinary team, you will manage and support a caseload of forensic service users with mental health conditions. You will be responsible for assessments, CPA reports, Mental Health Tribunals, Managers Hearings and will be requested to supervise junior staff members. As a senior member of the team, you will lead and promote child and adult safeguarding and will empower recovery to encourage service users to engage in their care plans and achieve their goals. Working as part of a multidisciplinary team, you will be supported regionally and will have access to a variety of training and online courses to support your career development and growth. Other responsibilities include: Lead the multidisciplinary teams on non-medical mental capacity issues and best interest decisions Liaising with external agencies to enable them to fulfill their statutory duties, for example: MAPPA, Local Authority Social Services, Police and Probation Supporting carers and families of detained patients To be successful in this role, you'll need: A Social Work qualification Registration with Social Work England. Have a good working knowledge of the relevant legislation Have at least 2 years’ experience of working in a similar environment Where you will be working Location: Thornford Park, Crookham Hill, Thatcham, Berkshire, RG19 8ET Thornford Park offers a seamless integral pathway supporting and empowering service users in their recovery and rehabilitation. The medium, low secure and rehabilitation wards, as well as a psychiatric intensive care units (PICUs) are all set within 21 acres in the Berkshire countryside. What You’ll Get At Elysium Healthcare, we believe in taking care of the people who care for others, you’ll enjoy a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your wellbeing, growth, and future: Annual base salary of £43,910 The equivalent of 33 days annual leave (including bank holidays) – plus your birthday off and the option to buy additional annual leave, in our annual selection window. Career development and training to help you achieve your professional goals Access to our Rewards & Benefits platform Ely-Vate; Your one-stop destination for everyday savings, exclusive benefits, and wellbeing hub! Wellbeing support and activities to help you maintain a healthy work-life balance Access to Blue Light Card, which provides a range of exclusive offers and discounts Life Assurance, for added peace of mind Stream – instant access to earned wages when you need it, plus access to save, directly from your wages, alongside financial wellbeing support. 24/7 GP service and second medical opinion, to ensure you are the best you can be Enhanced Maternity Package, so you can truly enjoy this special time Pension contribution, to help secure your future Free/subsidised meals and onsite free parking About your next employer: Elysium Health care has over 8,000 employees and a unique approach to the delivery of care. With a network of over 90 services across England and Wales covering Mental Health, Neurological, Learning Disabilities & Autism, Children & Education, there is opportunity for you to grow and move. Elysium Healthcare is part of Ramsay Health Care with a global network that extends across 10 countries and employs over 86,000 people globally. Elysium Healthcare follows safer recruitment of staff for all appointments and is a Disability Confident employer, committed to inclusive and accessible recruitment. It is a requirement that all staff understand it is each person’s individual responsibility to promote and safeguard the welfare of service users. All candidates will be subject to a DBS disclosure
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Social Media Manager
JAISVI TECH LTD - Sittingbourne
£41,700 to £42,000 a year
HybridPermanentFull time
The Social Media Manager will establish, manage and develop the company’s social media presence, creating engaging content and delivering online marketing campaigns to increase brand awareness, customer engagement and e-commerce sales, particularly through eBay. The role will connect social media activity with product promotions, attracting relevant customers to the company’s eBay store and converting interest into purchases. Key Responsibilities: • Set up and manage Bargain Hub's social media accounts, maintaining consistent branding, accurate business information. • Develop a social media strategy and content calendar aligned with the store's product range (phone accessories, luggage, toys, homeware, etc), seasonal promotions and sales objectives. • Create and publish engaging product photos, videos and reels showcasing products and the mobile phone repair service to drive purchases. • Run online marketing campaigns directing customers to eBay listings and increasing footfall to the Sittingbourne store. • Coordinate social media promotions with eBay offers, keeping pricing and messaging consistent across channels. • Improve eBay listing titles, descriptions and images using customer feedback and campaign insights. • Plan and manage paid social advertising within budget, tracking traffic, conversions and ROI. • Monitor customer engagement, competitor activity and online trends to identify opportunities for customer acquisition and repeat purchases. Skills and Experience: • Experience managing business social media accounts and creating digital content. • Understanding of eBay selling and how online marketing supports e-commerce sales. • Ability to create effective written, photographic and video content. • Experience with paid advertising, social media analytics and campaign reporting. • Strong communication, planning and organisational skills.
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Teacher of Social Science
Teaching Vacancies - London
ContractFull time
What skills and experience we're looking for We are currently looking to appoint a dedicated and inspiring Teacher of Social Science, who is willing to teach PSHRE, Health and Social Care, Sociology and Psychology, to cover maternity leave within our academy. At Harris Academy St John's Wood, you will join a dedicated team of teachers and staff supporting our excellent students. If you are looking for an opportunity to grow, inspire and develop, this may be the role for you. The successful candidate will: • Hold QTS (or equivalent) and a relevant undergraduate degree • Have successful teaching experience at secondary level (can be teaching practice), ideally including experience in multi-ethnic urban schools and of working in an 11-18 school • Understand the theory and practice of effective teaching and learning • Understand the importance of high expectations and equality of access for all students, and of being a tutor • Have knowledge of National Curriculum requirements at KS3 and KS4, and of writing lesson plans, developing resources and assessing students' work • Be able to work as part of a team and to develop and maintain positive relationships with all staff • Have a good level of ICT skills, ideally including innovative use of interactive white boards • Be able to create a motivating and safe learning environment for all students • Be able to communicate positively with parents, carers and other external agencies where necessary • Have good written and spoken communication skills • Be able to lead and manage their own work effectively • Have excellent time management skills • Be able to motivate students and raise their aspirations through a range of strategies What the school offers its staff In September 2017, we joined the Harris Federation, which runs over 40 successful primary and secondary schools in and around London. Every Harris academy inspected by Ofsted is rated ‘good' or ‘outstanding', with the majority rated ‘outstanding'. We hope that this website gives you a sense of the opportunities on offer here. Please feel free to contact us if there is any further information that we can provide. The core values and vision for the academy will be centred on dedication, determination and destiny. When students are dedicated to their studies and determined to succeed, all will achieve their destiny. Teacher Development At Harris, we have curated professional development pathways that will guide you towards achieving your career ambitions. We have developed a strong culture of collaboration and best practice, with professional development and career planning at its centre. With a strong network of passionate educators, expert development initiatives and a multitude of opportunities for career progression, your journey with Harris could be the most rewarding one yet. We offer a wide range of high quality teacher professional development programmes via the Harris Institute of Teaching and Leadership. Benefits In addition to the opportunities for career development and progression, we also offer a competitive rewards and benefits package which includes our Harris Allowance (usually £2,000 for Inner London and £1,500 for Outer London), an Annual Loyalty Bonus, Teachers Pension Scheme, a Wellbeing Cash Plan, Employee Assistance Programme, and many other benefits. Learn more about our benefits on our website. Further details about the role The purpose of your role will be: • To implement and deliver an appropriately broad, balanced, relevant and differentiated curriculum for students and to support a designated curriculum area as appropriate. • To monitor and support the overall progress and development of students as a teacher/form tutor • To facilitate and encourage a learning experience which provides students with the opportunity to achieve their individual potential • To contribute to raising standards of student attainment • To share and support the academy's responsibility to provide and monitor opportunities for personal and academic growth Your main areas of responsibility will fall under the areas of: • Operational and strategic planning (including lesson planning, developing resources and syllabuses, and contributing to the departmental plan) • Curriculum planning • Staff development (including continuing professional development and engaging fully in the Performance Management Review process) • Quality assurance (including contributing to the process of monitoring and evaluating the subject area) • Management of information (including maintaining appropriate records and tracking student progress) • Communications with students, parents and other stakeholders • Pastoral system (including being a form tutor to a selected group of students) • Teaching, ensuring a high quality learning experience for students Commitment to safeguarding The Harris Federation and all our academies are committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and we expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All offers of employment are subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, references, an online search, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check will be completed.
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Lead Social Worker
Elysium Healthcare - Huyton
£46,904 to £46,904 a year
PermanentFull time
Are you a Lead Social Worker looking to join a company that values and recognises you? If so, join the team at Victoria Gardens in Huyton, a specialist rehabilitation for Service Users with complex mental health needs and help people in their recovery journey to develop new skills and build a brighter future. Working alongside the multidisciplinary team, you will manage and support a caseload of up to service users with mental health conditions . You will be responsible for assessments, CPA reports, Mental Health Tribunals, Managers Hearings and will be requested to supervise junior staff members. As a manager of the team, you will lead and promote adult safeguarding and will empower recovery to encourage service users to engage in their care plans and achieve their goals. Working as part of a multidisciplinary team, you will be supported regionally and will have access to a variety of training and online courses to support your career development and growth. As a Social Worker you will be: Supporting the social work team to take the lead on adult safeguarding. Deputising for Lead social worker in quality assurance meetings. Supporting the social work team to deliver Safeguarding induction and update training across the Hospital. Leading the multidisciplinary teams on non-medical mental capacity issues and best interest decisions. Delivering quality supervision and appraisal to junior and senior social workers in the Team. Liaising with external agencies to enable them to fulfil their statutory duties, for example: MAPPA, Local Authority Social Services, CMHT, FIND, FOLS, Police and Probation. Supporting carers and families of detained patients To be successful in this role, you'll need: A Social Work qualification Registration with Social Work England. Have a good working knowledge of the relevant legislation Have at least 3-4 years’ experience of working in a similar environment Where you will be working Location : Victoria Road, Huyton, Liverpool, L36 5SA You will be working at V ictoria Gardens, a specialist rehabilitation for Service Users with complex mental health needs and behaviours that challenge. You wil l support the service to equip service u sers with the skills required for community living and increased independence. The service is a r ecovery based service and incorporate elements of the Good Lives Model, supported by individualised interventions. We have a full multidisciplinary team (MDT) with Nursing, Consultant Psychiatrist, Psychologist, Occupational Therapist and Social Worker support. What You’ll Get At Elysium Healthcare, we believe in taking care of the people who care for others, you’ll enjoy a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your wellbeing, growth, and future: Annual base salary of £46,904 The equivalent of 33 days annual leave (including bank holidays) – plus your birthday off and the option to buy additional annual leave, in our annual selection window. Career development and training to help you achieve your professional goals Access to our Rewards & Benefits platform Ely-Vate; Your one-stop destination for everyday savings, exclusive benefits, and wellbeing hub! Wellbeing support and activities to help you maintain a healthy work-life balance Access to Blue Light Card, which provides a range of exclusive offers and discounts Life Assurance, for added peace of mind Stream – instant access to earned wages when you need it, plus access to save, directly from your wages, alongside financial wellbeing support. 24/7 GP service and second medical opinion, to ensure you are the best you can be Enhanced Maternity Package, so you can truly enjoy this special time Pension contribution, to help secure your future Free/subsidised meals and onsite/local free parking About your next employer: Elysium Health care has over 8,000 employees and a unique approach to the delivery of care. With a network of over 90 services across England and Wales covering Mental Health, Neurological, Learning Disabilities & Autism, Children & Education, there is opportunity for you to grow and move. Elysium Healthcare is part of Ramsay Health Care with a global network that extends across 10 countries and employs over 86,000 people globally. Elysium Healthcare follows safer recruitment of staff for all appointments and is a Disability Confident employer, committed to inclusive and accessible recruitment. It is a requirement that all staff understand it is each person’s individual responsibility to promote and safeguard the welfare of service users. All candidates will be subject to a DBS disclosure
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Experienced Social Worker
Bedford Borough Council - Bedford , Beds
£43,149 to £46,579 a year
HybridPermanentFull time
We are looking for two experienced and motivated Social Workers to join our busy Adult Social Care Front door team. This is an exciting opportunity to work within a fast paced supportive where you will play key role in responding to residents at the point of first contact. You will undertake Care Act assessments, Carers assessments, risk assessments and strength based support planning while working closely with residents, carers and partner agencies. You will need excellent assessment and professional decision making skills with the confidence to manage complex situations identifying risk and make timely proportionate decisions. Experience of working within a front door duty or high demand adult social care service.
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Social Worker HCC625031
Hampshire County Council - Havant, Hampshire
£41,985 to £49,565 a year
HybridPermanentFull time
Joining our Older Adults Team as a qualified and experienced Social Worker, you’ll be innovative, person-centred and committed to working in a strengths-based way. You’ll enjoy working in a team that thrives on supporting each other, sharing experiences and learnings to encourage continuous improvement. We have varied experience and backgrounds across the team, with regular opportunities for training and ongoing development. What you’ll be doing: • Conducting comprehensive assessments of individuals' needs and available support. • Managing a complex caseload whilst providing supervision for Case Workers and Senior Case Workers and practice advice on complex cases. • Triaging safeguarding referrals and make informed decisions. • Building positive and professional relationships. What we’re looking for: • Social Work qualification and registered with Social Work England (SWE). Due to the needs of the team, we’re unable to consider Newly Qualified Social Workers for this post. • A sound understanding of how to apply a strengths-based approach. • Understanding of social work issues, legal frameworks and social services’ statutory duties. • Commitment to demonstrating our values and behaviours, showing compassion, empathy and respect. Why join us? • Make a difference: Watch this short video to find out more about the important work our Older Adults Teams do. • Career growth: View our career pathways for more information about opportunities within our Adults Social Work service. • Excellent Practice Validation: Progress to a Senior Social Worker role through our Excellent Practice Validation programme. Our Senior Social Workers are paid a market supplement of £3,000 per annum. • Professional development: Continuous learning and supportive supervision. • Work-life balance: Enjoy a fulfilling career with a good balance between work and home life. • Employee support: Access to Health Assured's comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme to support your physical and mental wellbeing, including 24/7 telephone support, a suite of online resources, and legal and financial advice. • Competitive benefits package: Including generous annual leave entitlement, occupational sick pay, and access to the Local Government Pension Scheme. To learn more about this role, please review our Candidate Pack available on our website. Please click on the Apply button for details. Applicants can expect to hear from us within two weeks of the advertised closing date. Other job titles you may be searching for may include: Welfare Worker, Social Services, Case Manager, Social Work Practitioner.
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Social Value Manager
Morson Talent
On-siteContractFull time
Job Description - Social Value Manager Job Title: Social Value Manager Department: Community Benefits and Social Value Location: South of Scotland (with travel to Glasgow and across SPEN operational areas as required) Role Purpose The Social Value Manager will lead the development and implementation of SP Energy Networks Social Value programme across SPT's capital investment programme primarily focussing on initiatives to support SPT's Cross Border Connection projects (CMN3/4 and WCN2) in the south of Scotland. The role is critical to ensuring SPEN delivers and evidences its social sustainability commitments, complies with Ofgem requirements, and aligns with industry-wide expectations being developed across UK Transmission Owners. The postholder will embed Social Value into project delivery, procurement and supply chain activities, ensuring a consistent approach through the adoption of the shared UK Transmission Owner methodology, reporting tool and social value metrics. Working with the EPC Contractors, internal stakeholders in Sustainability, Procurement, and Stakeholder Engagement, the Social Value Manager will initiate, promote and deliver social value initiatives to maximise positive socio-economic outcomes across communities, support SPENs Just Transition Strategy, and ensure robust measurement and reporting of social value impacts. Key Accountabilities Social Value Strategy and Governance - Support the implementation of SPENs Social Value Strategy across Transmission projects and programmes. - Initiate, promote and deliver social value initiatives to maximise positive socio-economic outcomes - Embed social value principles into project governance, business planning and delivery activities. - Ensure Social Value commitments align with SPENs Just Transition Strategy, Sustainability Framework and Iberdrola Group objectives. RIIO-T3 Compliance and Industry Alignment - Represent SPT and the projects in cross-industry working groups and stakeholder forums relating to social sustainability and socio-economic value. - Maintain alignment with Ofgem requirements and evolving industry best practice. - Ensure auditable and consistent application of agreed methodologies across the project. Procurement and Supply Chain Integration - Work closely with Procurement teams to embed Social Value requirements into contract documentation, tender evaluations and supplier frameworks. - Ensure Social Value commitments and KPIs are incorporated into mobilisation plans and project delivery requirements. - Support EPCs to develop and deliver robust Social Value plans. - Promote the application of shared supply chain metrics across all major contracts. Project Support and Capability Building - Develop and deliver training, guidance and tools to support Project Managers, site teams and suppliers. - Ensure application of a Social Value Tool in order to create standardised processes and templates for Social Value planning, delivery and reporting. - Build internal capability and understanding of Social Value requirements and opportunities. - Initiate, promote and deliver initiatives that deliver measurable community, economic and environmental benefits. Stakeholder Engagement and Communications - Build strong relationships with communities, local authorities, educational institutions, third-sector organisations and industry partners. - Work closely with Communications teams to develop case studies, impact reports and stakeholder communications. - Promote SPENs Social Value achievements internally and externally. - Support engagement activities that demonstrate the benefits of investment to communities and stakeholders. Key Responsibilities - Implement and manage Social Value delivery across the projects. - Drive consistency in the use of shared methodology, metrics and reporting tools. - Develop and maintain a Social Value plan for the projects with measurable outcomes. - Contribute to Social Value reporting and performance reviews. - Support governance processes relating to Social Value commitments. - Develop collaborative relationships across the business and supply chain. - Monitor industry developments and identify opportunities for innovation and continuous improvement. Essential Qualifications and Experience - Degree qualified or equivalent relevant experience in Sustainability, Social Value, Economic Development, Community Development, Public Policy or a related discipline. - Proven experience delivering Social Value, sustainability or socio-economic programmes within infrastructure, utilities, energy, construction or public-sector environments. - Strong understanding of social sustainability principles and impact measurement. - Demonstrable stakeholder management and influencing skills. Desirable Qualifications and Experience - Experience working within a regulated environment. - Understanding of procurement and contract management processes. - Experience supporting major capital infrastructure programmes. - Professional membership of a relevant institution. - Existing relationships with key stakeholders in local economic development and educational institutions in the south of Scotland Key Skills and Competencies Leadership - Ability to influence and engage stakeholders at all levels. - Strong relationship-building and collaboration skills. - Ability to convert ideas into tangible outputs. Communication - Excellent written and verbal communication skills. - Ability to translate complex requirements into practical guidance. - Strong presentation and facilitation skills. Personal Attributes - Strategic thinker with a delivery-focused mindset. - Passion for sustainability, social impact and community benefit. - Highly organised and capable of managing multiple priorities. - Proactive, resilient and solutions-oriented. Success Measures The Social Value Manager will be successful when: - The RIIO-T3 shared Social Value methodology, tool and metrics are fully embedded across the projects. - Social Value commitments are consistently integrated into contracts and supplier delivery plans. - Project Managers and suppliers are equipped and trained to support Social Value initiatives effectively. - Reliable, auditable data is available to support regulatory reporting and stakeholder communications. - The projects can demonstrate measurable progress against its Just Transition and Social Sustainability objectives. - Social Value achievements are clearly evidenced, communicated and recognised across the industry.
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