Female Social Personal Assistant - ECRNCL
Disability North - Newcastle upon Tyne
from £15.50 an hour
On-sitePermanentPart time
Hours: 25 hours per week – twice a day (7 days per week). Job share, 2 PAs required. Area: Gosforth, Newcastle Upon Tyne Rate: £15.50 per hour Driver with own Vehicle Essential We are currently recruiting for two kind, reliable and caring Female Personal Assistants to support Enid in her own home and help her maintain her independence and daily routine. Enid has a visual impairment and is looking for someone who can provide friendly, practical and respectful support with everyday activities, enabling her to remain as independent as possible within her own home and community. Due to the personal nature of the support required, we are specifically looking for female PAs. The role will involve visiting Enid twice a day, with a morning visit around 9:30am/10:00am and an afternoon/evening visit around 5:00pm. Support will include helping Enid with dressing, preparing and supporting with meals, and completing some light household tasks. The PAs will also provide support when Enid goes out into the community, including accompanying her on shopping trips and helping her to access the things she enjoys. As Enid has a visual impairment, the successful applicants will need to be patient, observant and understanding, providing reassurance and appropriate support while promoting Enid's independence and dignity. PAs who are confident driving are essential for this role. We are looking for someone who is reliable, respectful and caring, with a warm and friendly approach. The successful applicants will be able to build a trusting relationship with Enid and provide consistent, person-centred support. If you are a caring and dependable individual who enjoys helping others and would love the opportunity to support Enid to remain at home, maintain her independence and continue doing the things she enjoys, this could be a very rewarding role for you. For more information, please see the Job Description There is a genuine occupational requirement for the holder of this post to be female in accordance with the Health and Social Care Act 2008 (Regulated Activities) Regulations 2014 and Equality Act 2010 schedule 9 paragraphs 1 – 4. This vacancy will close as soon as a suitable candidate is appointed. At the time of starting their employment, the successful candidate must have permission to work in the U.K.
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Public Relations and Social Media Officer
STRONG GROUP SECURITY LIMITED - Ilford, Essex
from £42,000 a year
On-sitePermanentFull time
Strong Group Security Ltd is seeking a Public Relations and Social Media Officer to support the company’s external communications, public relations, digital presence and brand reputation within the UK security services sector. The successful candidate will help communicate the company’s security services to businesses and the wider public across sectors including corporate offices, construction, retail, events, hotels, healthcare and industrial premises. Key responsibilities will include planning and managing the company’s social media communications; preparing professional content relating to security services and company activities; supporting public relations and external communication campaigns; maintaining consistent company messaging across digital channels; preparing news updates, announcements and other communication materials; monitoring online engagement and public feedback; supporting the company’s online reputation and brand image; researching relevant security-industry news and communication trends; coordinating communication material for different security services and target sectors; assisting with email and digital communication campaigns; monitoring communication and social media performance; and preparing reports and recommendations for management. The role will work with management and operational teams to ensure that external communications accurately represent the company’s services, professional standards and commitment to providing reliable security solutions.
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Female Social Personal Assistant - EMUNCL
Disability North - Newcastle upon Tyne
from £14.50 an hour
On-sitePermanentPart time
Hours: 5 hours per week term time and 11 hours per week school holidays including weekends Area: Walker, Newcastle Upon Tyne Rate: £14.50 per hour We are currently recruiting for an experienced personal assistant for a loving, happy little girl with Autism, Sensory Processing Disorder, and Global developmental delay. Emily always requires full supervision and has no awareness of danger. She currently resides with her mum and older brother and they have a cat, so being animal friendly is essential. Emily regularly spends one or two nights per week with her dad too, at his home. This role would suit someone that has experience working with children with autism and is a necessary requirement. Emily is 7 years old, she is an amazing and loving little girl that is thriving at life like every other child. Emily can be quiet difficult to understand because she is nonverbal, she is hand leading and she can direct you when she wants items, especially from the kitchen. She is a massive sensory seeking child so everything from sand, water, play-dough, slime, and food is a must for her, and stickers, she absolutely loves them. Emily doesn’t sleep often during the day but sometimes if she is tired following school she can nap but it is always better if she doesn’t sleep until bedtime. Emily had an obsession for food and has a form of PICA so food monitoring is essential as she can undereat or overeat and can choke on foods as she has tics that present with her laughing very frequently even when consuming foods, sugar is to be avoided as much as possible otherwise she can become dysregulated quite significantly, she loves ice cream and chocolate as an occasional treat though. Emily is a flight risk and may try to escape, opens doors or windows or eat everything she sees, so you would be expected to always supervise her. Emily loves physical contact, she enjoys hugs and can sometimes grab, pinch or bite when overstimulated so you would need experience in managing and applying safe methods to de-escalate these behaviours, proven methods include a calm voice and pressure hugs for Emily. This household is a dual language household fluent in Italian and English and Emily understand both languages. You may be expected to work with an ACC device in the future for communications with Emily, so knowledge of working with such devices would be beneficial, however training can be provided. Initially the role would involve spending time within the family home engaging with Emily and building rapport, developing into accessing the community and supporting mum to allow Emily to explore activities of choice. A specialist buggy and restrain straps are used currently for outings and Emily does enjoy trips in the car with mum so you may be required to accompany the family with trips out in the car. Personal care will be involved in the role including prompting to utilize toileting facilities and assist with personal hygiene. Emily enjoys cooking, especially chopping fruit and vegetables so you may spend time in the kitchen preparing dishes. Emily loves music and dance, so you better have your dance shoes ready, a good level of fitness is required for this role. If this sounds like an adventure filled role and you have the experience, please apply – Emily’s next adventure depends on you! For more information, please see the Job Description There is a genuine occupational requirement for the holder of this post to be female in accordance with the Health and Social Care Act 2008 (Regulated Activities) Regulations 2014 and Equality Act 2010 schedule 9 paragraphs 1 – 4. This vacancy will close as soon as a suitable candidate is appointed. At the time of starting their employment, the successful candidate must have permission to work in the U.K.
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Social Personal Assistants x2 - REHNCL
Disability North - Newcastle upon Tyne
from £15 an hour
On-sitePermanentPart time
Hours: 12.5 hours per week per position, school holidays only- 2:1 support Area: Heaton, Newcastle Upon Tyne Rate: £15.00 per hour We are currently recruiting for 2 experienced personal assistants for a loving young boy with Autism, Global Development Delay, and a Learning Disability. Our client always requires full supervision as they have no awareness of danger. He currently resides with his mum and sister and they have a cat so you must be an animal lover. This role would suit individuals that have experience working with children with autism either in an educational setting or lived experience with relevant qualifications. Reggie enjoys a variety of sensory stimulating activities including trampolining, soft play, swimming and trips to the local parks. He would like to visit and explore new venues with enclosed spaces like the Alan Shearer Centre or The Tim Lamb Centre to widen his experiences within the community. He uses a specialist wheelchair when out in the community for his own safety. Routine and continuity are very important to Reggie as he can dysregulate if sudden changes occur. He cannot tell you directly what is wrong, but will communicate using minimal language or repeat language, hand gestures and leading to show and tell you his needs. Reggie can have meltdowns, so coping strategies to manage these must be demonstrated and implemented to ensure his safety. He is a strong child, so a good level of fitness is required to support him safely and being able to run at a fast pace would be required in case of flee attempts. At home Reggie enjoys playing with his sensory toys or watching his favourite programmes which change every week depending on his interests or latest obsession. Reggie has a limited diet and will only eat certain foods, but mum would guide you on this and she manages all medications. Reggie will need assistance with dressing especially when out and will require prompts to wear his coat. The main tasks within this role will include supporting Reggie to access the local community, accompanying and supporting him to engage in his chosen activities, and personal care including nappy changing. We are preferably looking for a car driver with a full clean UK driving licence for this role, however, using public transport and an ability to navigate the transport systems would benefit in teaching Reggie how to access and use public transport as part of his on-going development in social skills. For more information, please see the Job Description This vacancy will close as soon as a suitable candidate is appointed. At the time of starting their employment, the successful candidate must have permission to work in the U.K.
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Children's Social Worker - Assessment Team
NHS Jobs - Huntingdon
£41,958 to £44,822 a year
PermanentFull time
We are looking for passionate and enthusiastic Social Workers who have the childs voice at the heart of everything they do to join us in our Assessment Team! The Assessment Team is the first point of contact for statutory intervention. Our work is dynamic, fast-paced and focused on delivering timely, proportionate responses to children and families at levels 3 and 4 of the Cambridgeshire Levels of Need framework. We work closely with our Targeted Support Services to ensure that families can be stepped down to early help when appropriate, helping to strengthen relationships and prevent escalation. We are proud to have created a space for our social care colleagues to have an area to reflect as a team, as well as conducting monthly individual supervisions. We recognise that the job can bring challenges and are proud to offer our colleagues holistic support. You will have the opportunity to be creative with care planning and will have the opportunity to have your ideas and voice heard. Our team is supported by Childrens Information and Advice Officers (CIAOs) which makes administrative tasks much more manageable. We currently have a vacancy in our Huntingdon Team based at Scott House in Huntingdon and our South Cambridgeshire Team based at Fawcett House in Cambridge. However, please note that as part of the Councils ongoing Asset Review, the Fawcett House office base may change during 2026. Teams currently located at Fawcett House may be relocated to an alternative site within the County, which in most cases will be in close proximity to the current location. If this sounds like an environment where you would thrive, we would love to hear from you! For more information, call Nathalie on 01223 475920 or email joinus@cambridgeshire.gov.uk. This is a rolling campaign and we check applications daily. We will close the advert once the positions are filled so dont wait to apply! In Childrens Services we are working to reshape what we do and how we do it. Why not be part of it? Appointment to this post will be subject to the outcome of an Enhanced Disclosure obtained through the Disclosure and Barring Service. The Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.Our benefits We value our colleagues in Cambridgeshire County Council and have developed a number of benefits in addition to the basics like annual leave, sick pay, pension and mileage A comprehensive wellbeing package to cover all aspects of wellbeing, both in and out of work, which can also be accessed by your family 6 days of protected time each year to support in maintaining your Continuous Professional Development A relocation package (eligibility applies) A pay progression scheme to enable you to accelerate through the pay grade as you gain experience and skills Scalable retention payments of up to £8,392 over a 3 year period, starting after your first full year of employment ARefer a Friend Schemewhere if you refer another Social Worker to us who is subsequently employed by us as a result of that introduction, well pay you an introduction fee of £350 Access to our Cambridgeshire Academy for Reaching Excellence (CARE) who will support your development, enabling you to become the best practitioner you can be For more information and to see our other benefits, take a look at the benefits brochure attached to this advert.What will you be doing? Day-to-day responsibilities of a Social Worker in Assessment include: Acting as the lead professional and ensure all matters in respect of safeguarding are dealt with promptly, effectively and in line with child protection procedures, escalating where necessary. Undertaking statutory assessments to identify and respond to needs, building on strength and ensuring that analysis is robust and leads to clear outcomes that can be met through SMART targets. Engaging with children, young people, and their families to develop effective and empowering relationships which facilitate change and improve outcomes. Producing high quality reports and plans for a variety of forums, including court under Sections 7, 37 and 31, which are child focussed and reflect their experience. Completing SWET assessments and care plans where needed, contributing to positive and sustainable outcomes for children.About you We're looking for confident and dynamic individuals who enjoy making a difference in their local community, are curious and spot things that others might not see, enjoys building relationships and likes to explore possibilities. You must: Be a qualified Social Worker with a Social Work England registration Have the ability to work from a variety of locations and travel countywide independently For a full list of the requirements of the role, please check out the Job Description & Person Specification. Please note we are not accepting applications from candidates living overseas who require sponsorship to move to the UKAbout us Cambridgeshire is a great place to work and live with a diverse population, an urban centre in Cambridge, historic Isle of Ely, Huntingdon and St Ives as well as more rural landscapes. Our four values are central to our culture, driving everything we do. We are proud to serve the diverse communities of Cambridgeshire and want our workforce to be reflective of this diversity, which we firmly believe benefits our colleagues, the organisation and our communities. If you dont meet every single requirement in the job role but think this could be you, please dont be put off. We are committed to building a workplace that is compassionate and inclusive as well as diverse, so if you think you could be a good candidate for this role please consider applying and speak to the recruiting manager if you have any questions. Our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Strategy, along with our employee network 'IDEAL' and self-organised peer support groups help us to foster an inclusive, supportive and safe working environment where people feel valued, respected, and empowered. We collect relevant diversity data for monitoring as part of the recruitment process to understand the diversity of our applicants and monitor any trends throughout the recruitment processes so that we can take meaningful action. We are proud to be a Disability Confident Leader. We fully support providing reasonable adjustments throughout our recruitment process, as well as when you join us, and we encourage candidates to contact the Hiring Manager, whose details can be found in the advert, to discuss any adjustment needs. Through a Guaranteed Interview Scheme, we will offer an interview to all applicants who disclose a disability and meet the essential criteria for a job vacancy. On your application form you can indicate you are disabled. Some examples of reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process could include additional time to complete an assessment or printing a document on pastel coloured paper with larger font size and line spacing. We would value talking about what might be possible to enable you to join us and thrive, so if there is something that would help you to do your best during your journey with us, please get in touch. Visit our jobs and careers section to find out more about our wide range of learning and development opportunities; apprenticeships; our wellbeing package; staff benefits; our commitment to equality, diversity and Inclusion. http://www.cambridgeshire.gov.uk/council/jobs-and-careers
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Social Media & Marketing Administrator (Apprentice)
eTeach UK Limited - Slough, Berkshire
24521.3 - 24521.3 UKP per year
On-siteContractFull time
Windsor Forest Colleges Group is looking for an Apprentice Social Media & Marketing Administrator to join our Marketing team on an 18 month fixed term contract. Offering a competitive salary of £24,521.29 per annum, this role gives you the chance to kickstart your creative career while earning a fully funded Level 3 Business Administrator qualification.Social Media & Marketing Administrator (Apprentice)If you love creating content and want hands on marketing experience, this role puts you at the heart of our campus storytelling. You will capture real moments on ground, produce photo and video content, run content calendars and track channel engagement across our social platforms. Alongside the creative buzz, you will build essential industry skills by coordinating event logistics for Open Days, managing digital assets and supporting core team operations and campaign data.We want someone who is full of creative initiative, visual storytelling ideas and tech savvy confidence, backed up by strong organisational skills and sharp attention to detail. You will need GCSE English and Maths (Grade 4/C or equivalent), a proactive attitude and a genuine passion for representing the College, learning new tools and collaborating with staff and students alike.About UsThe Windsor Forest Colleges Group (TWFCG) is a leading education provider in the South East. Our staff work across 4 main campuses at Slough & Langley College, Windsor College, Strode's College (Egham) and Berkshire College of Agriculture (Maidenhead). Our teams place the learner at the heart of all we do and in our state of the art learning environments, we are proud to deliver education and training to a diverse group of students and businesses each yearFor further details on this role please refer to the attached job description/person specification. Our staff benefit from:30 days annual leave plus bank holidays and college closure daysLocal Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) currently offering 24.3% employer contributionFree on site parking at all sitesCareer progression opportunities for ambitious staffAccess to a wide range of subsidised leisure coursesCycle to Work SchemeFamily friendly policies supporting Work Life BalanceOnsite Coffee Shop & Cafeteria Various health & wellbeing benefits including discounted gym memberships, confidential staff counselling and discounted hair and beauty treatments at The Salon at Langley College Please be advised that the vacancy will close on the 24th of October 2026. However, applications are reviewed as they come in, and we may interview and appoint early, so please apply as soon as possible. Ready to apply? Head over to our careers page and complete the online application form. When writing your personal statement, make sure to detail exactly how you meet each essential criterion listed in the person specification. Clear, detailed applications that explicitly demonstrate these key requirements are essential for securing an interview, so be sure to give us a full picture of your skills and experience! The College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all its staff to share this commitment. Successful applicants will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS and Barred List check along with other legally required checks which are an essential part of the safeguarding process. Recruitment Agencies we have a PSL of trusted partners to assist us when required and do not acknowledge any speculative CVs or unsolicited candidate introductions from agencies not on this list.
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GP Social Prescriber Link Worker
NHS Jobs - London
Negotiable
ContractFull time
JOB PURPOSE The Social Prescribing Link Worker will support patients to address the wider social, emotional and practical factors that affect their health and wellbeing. The post-holder will work with patients on a one-to-one basis to understand what matters to them, identify their priorities and goals, and connect them with appropriate local services, community groups, activities and voluntary organisations. The role will promote independence, self-management and wellbeing while helping to reduce social isolation, address health inequalities and improve access to community support. The post-holder will work closely with patients, families, carers, healthcare professionals and community organisations to provide a coordinated and person-centred approach. KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Patient Support Undertake holistic assessments with patients to identify their social, emotional, practical and wellbeing needs. Work with patients to co-produce personalised support plans based on their individual priorities, interests, strengths, values and goals. Provide information, advice and signposting to relevant local, regional and national services, community groups and activities. Connect patients with appropriate support relating to mental wellbeing, social isolation, physical activity, employment, housing, financial difficulties, caring responsibilities and other wider determinants of health. Support patients to overcome barriers to accessing services and encourage confidence, independence and self-management. Provide continuity of support throughout the social prescribing journey, including appropriate follow-up to review progress and outcomes. Where appropriate, accompany patients to community services or activities where this is necessary to support engagement. Encourage patients to identify practical steps they can take to improve their own health and wellbeing. Referrals and Partnership Working Work closely with GPs, practice staff, healthcare professionals, social care, voluntary organisations and community services to support appropriate referrals. Promote self-referral and actively engage with local communities to improve awareness and accessibility of the service. Support people who may benefit from social prescribing, including those with mild to moderate anxiety, depression or low mood, long-term conditions, frequent healthcare use or wider non-clinical support needs. Participate in multidisciplinary team meetings and contribute social prescribing solutions for patients with complex needs. Provide appropriate feedback to referral agencies regarding patient progress, engagement and outcomes while maintaining confidentiality. Attend relevant meetings, community events, stalls and exhibitions to promote social prescribing and strengthen local partnerships. Community Development Develop and maintain strong relationships with local voluntary, statutory, community and faith organisations. Maintain up-to-date knowledge of local services, groups, activities and support available to patients. Maintain accurate information on relevant services using internal systems and local information portals. Identify gaps or barriers within local provision and share relevant information with colleagues and partner organisations. Facilitate effective links between primary care, secondary care, community health services and voluntary and community organisations. Promote volunteering and community participation as opportunities to improve wellbeing, confidence, skills and social connection. Monitoring and Service Development Maintain accurate records of patient contacts, assessments, referrals, support plans and outcomes in accordance with practice policies and information governance requirements. Ensure social prescribing activity and appropriate coding are recorded accurately on clinical systems in line with current NHS guidance. Provide monitoring information, outcomes and case studies as required by the Practice Manager. Seek and respond to feedback from patients, referral agencies and partner organisations to improve the quality and effectiveness of the service. Participate in audit, evaluation, service development and quality improvement activities. Attend regular team meetings, supervision and clinical supervision where appropriate. Complete statutory, mandatory and role-specific training and maintain ongoing professional development. CONFIDENTIALITY AND INFORMATION GOVERNANCE The post-holder will have access to confidential information relating to patients, carers, colleagues and the practice. All information must be treated as confidential and handled in accordance with practice policies, data protection legislation, information governance requirements and relevant NHS guidance. Information must only be accessed or shared with authorised individuals where there is a legitimate professional reason to do so. The post-holder must maintain accurate, secure and appropriate records at all times. SAFEGUARDING The post-holder must understand and comply with their responsibilities for safeguarding children, young people and adults at risk. Any concerns relating to abuse, neglect, exploitation or risk of harm must be reported promptly through the appropriate safeguarding procedures. The post-holder must complete relevant safeguarding training and maintain an appropriate level of knowledge and awareness. HEALTH AND SAFETY The post-holder will contribute to maintaining a safe and healthy environment for patients, colleagues and visitors by: Following practice Health and Safety and Infection Prevention and Control policies. Identifying and reporting hazards, risks and safety concerns. Using appropriate infection prevention and control procedures. Maintaining a clean, safe and organised working environment. Completing required health and safety and infection control training. Taking reasonable care of their own health and safety and that of others affected by their work. EQUALITY, DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION The post-holder will promote equality, diversity, inclusion and respect in all aspects of their work. They will respect the privacy, dignity, beliefs, values and individual circumstances of patients, carers and colleagues, ensuring that their approach is welcoming, non-judgemental and person-centred. The post-holder will recognise and address barriers to accessing services and adapt communication and support to meet individual needs. QUALITY AND PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES The post-holder will: Work within the limits of their role, skills and professional competence. Communicate effectively with patients, carers, colleagues and partner organisations. Manage their workload, time and resources effectively. Seek advice, support and supervision when required. Contribute to audit, quality improvement and service development. Reflect on their practice and participate in ongoing learning and professional development. Maintain professional boundaries and uphold the values and standards of the practice. Work collaboratively as part of the multidisciplinary team and with external partners. Comply with practice policies, procedures, relevant legislation and NHS guidance. GENERAL The post-holder will work flexibly according to the needs of the service and undertake any other reasonable duties appropriate to the level and nature of the role. This job description outlines the main responsibilities of the post and is not exhaustive. Duties may be reviewed and amended in response to the changing needs of the service, organisational priorities, legislation and NHS guidance.
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Female Social Personal Assistant - ARWNCL
Disability North - Newcastle upon Tyne
from £13.70 an hour
On-sitePermanentPart time
Hours: 5 hours per week – school holidays times only including weekends. Area: Walker, Newcastle Upon Tyne Rate: £13.70 per hour We are currently recruiting for an experienced personal assistant for a loving young girl with Autism, Sensory Processing Disorder, and PICA, due to this Ava always requires full supervision as she will eat non-food items. She resides with her mum and dad and attends specialist educational provisions. Ava also has no awareness of danger and will run at every opportunity, she uses a specialist buggy for outings. This role would suit someone that has full experience working with children with autism and experience is a necessary requirement. Ava enjoys a variety of sensory stimulating activities including trampolining, swimming and trips to the local parks, she would like to visit and explore new venues with enclosed spaces to widen her experiences within the community. Routine is very important to Ava as she can dysregulate if sudden changes occur and due to her non-verbal autism, she cannot tell you directly what is wrong. Ava uses hand gestures and leading to show and tell you her needs. Ava does have meltdowns so coping strategies to manage these must be demonstrated and implemented to ensure her safety. Ava enjoys dance & music at home and playing with her animal figures, she loves Moana and YouTube clips. She has a dry food diet, and her favourite snacks are cheese & onion crisps but only the green Golden Wonder ones 😊and she only drinks milk. The main tasks within this role will include supporting Ava in accessing the local community, accompanying and supporting her to engage in her chosen activities. Personal care is required in this role and assistance with dressing will be required where necessary. Ava may use public transport with the goal of introducing new experiences around travel. For more information, please see the Job description There is a genuine occupational requirement for the holder of this post to be male/female in accordance with the Health and Social Care Act 2008 (Regulated Activities) Regulations 2014 and Equality Act 2010 schedule 9 paragraphs 1 – 4. This vacancy will close as soon as a suitable candidate is appointed. At the time of starting their employment, the successful candidate must have permission to work in the U.K.
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Senior Practitioner - Social Work Academy
Coventry City Council - Coventry
£46,579 to £54,143 a year
PermanentFull time
We value diverse perspectives and experiences and are striving to create a workplace culture that is inclusive, is accepting of all and is free from discrimination and bias. At Coventry City Council, we are embarking on an incredible journey to create a brighter future for Coventry's children. As an 'Outstanding' Local Authority, we believe in pushing boundaries and delivering excellence for children and families. Our vision is clear, and our social workers are unwavering in their commitment to putting children and families at the centre of their practice. Be part of our inspiring team, making a meaningful difference in the lives of Coventry's children. Together, let's create a nurturing environment where every child's potential can flourish. Our Values In line with our One Coventry Values, we want to ensure that our communities are represented across our workforce. A vital part of this is ensuring we are a truly inclusive organisation that encourages diversity in all respects, including diversity of thinking. We particularly welcome applicants from minority ethnic, LGBT+, disabled and neurodiverse communities to make a real difference to our residents so that equity and respect remains at the heart of everything we do. Our Values are: Open and fair: We are fair, open, and transparent. Nurture and develop: We help and encourage everyone to be their best and do their best. Engage and empower: We talk and listen to others, working together as one. Create and innovate: We embrace new ways of working to continuously improve. Own and be accountable: We work together to deliver the best services for our residents. Value and respect: We put diversity and inclusion at the heart of all we do. What is the job role? This role is part of the Social Work Academy within Children’s Services, offering a unique chance to combine hands-on practice with leadership and development responsibilities. You will play a key role in guiding Newly Qualified Social Workers (NQSWs), helping them grow in their practice while contributing to both service and professional development. With significant post-qualification experience, you’ll support the Team Manager in the supervision, management, and development of the Newly Qualified Social Worker team. Your social work expertise will be critical in shaping the future of our team’s practice and supporting service improvement. All candidates must have the Right to Work in the UK. We are currently not offering sponsorship for this role. This post is exempted under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and as such appointment to this post will be conditional upon the receipt of a satisfactory response to a check of police records via Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). Who are we looking for? You will have a strong background in working with children, young people, and their families. You should have extensive experience in handling complex cases, including Child Protection, Child in Need, Care Proceedings, and the Public Law Outline. You will have previously supported children and families when children have been taken into care and will have experience providing guidance and supervision to less experienced colleagues. A relevant Social Work qualification is essential for this role. If you are passionate about mentoring the next generation of social workers and have a proven track record in children's services, we would love to hear from you. Encouraging Diverse Applications: The children, families and young people we work with come from a variety of backgrounds and in order to deliver the best possible care it is vital that we have a workforce that represents and understands their unique experiences and perspectives. In order to shape and deliver our services in an effective way, we want to ensure that we have employees from a range of different backgrounds, identities and different lived experiences so that we are able to meet the needs of all the communities that we serve. Our workforce data shows that men, people from minority ethnic backgrounds, people with a disability or those who identify as being from the LGBT+ community are under-represented at management level and we encourage applicants from these backgrounds to apply. This does not prevent individuals with or without other protected characteristics as set out within the Equality Act 2010 from applying for this post. If you require further information or would like an informal discussion about this post, please contact the recruiting manager, Gemma Chatima on gemma.chatima@coventry.gov.uk . If you need help or support to complete your application, please visit our accessibility page to see how we can assist you. Guaranteed Interview Scheme - As part of our commitment to inclusion, we offer guaranteed interviews for specific groups of people. To qualify, you'll need to meet the minimum requirements for the role and identify with one of the below criteria: Members of the Armed Forces and veterans Are currently in care or have previously been in care If you consider yourself to be disabled or if you have a long-term health condition For full details on the application process please read the attached document on our jobs page labelled 'Coventry City Council Application Process'. We recognise that you might use AI tools to help with your application. While these tools can be useful, please make sure that all information you provide about your experience, skills, and qualifications is accurate. What matters most to us is hearing about your experience and the achievements that truly reflect you! Interview date: w/c 19 October 2026 About Coventry Coventry has a proud, innovative and creative spirit that throughout its history has seen communities come together to tackle problems and bring about real social change. We are cutting-edge, challenging, youthful, vibrant and diverse. At Coventry we are committed to excellence in everything we do. With around 5100 staff from a range of different backgrounds, our aim is to recruit and develop talented people who will focus on our customers, take responsibility, work together and find better ways of doing things. To deliver the best services to our residents, we need the best people working for us to make a difference to our communities. If you join us, we will provide a fantastic rewards and benefits package - to find out more please visit https://www.coventry.gov.uk/council-vacancies
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Head of National Accounts & Social Housing
TradeChoice Carpet & Flooring - remote
Competitive + Bonus
PermanentFull time
Job Advert Department: Sales Reports to: Sales Director Location: National Role purpose: To develop and grow TradeChoice's presence within national procurement channels and the social housing sector by establishing strategic relationships with key national customers, buying groups, builders' merchants and procurement partners. The role will identify, develop and secure opportunities with organisations that procure flooring products on a national basis, while also building TradeChoice's capability and route-to-market within the social housing supply chain. Working closely with internal stakeholders, suppliers and customers, the role will ensure the business is positioned to deliver sustainable growth, profitable sales and market-leading service in these strategically important sectors. Main responsibilities: National Account Development · Identify, target and develop relationships with national customers and procurement organisations. · Build and execute a strategy to increase sales through large multi-site customers, merchant groups and national purchasing organisations. · Secure new national agreements that drive profitable sales growth. · Manage and develop strategic customer relationships at senior decision-maker level. · Create and maintain a robust national account pipeline. Social Housing Market Development · Map the UK social housing supply chain and identify opportunities for TradeChoice products and services. · Develop a market-entry and growth strategy for the social housing sector. · Build relationships with housing associations, local authorities, contractors and procurement frameworks. · Ensure TradeChoice is positioned to support planned maintenance, refurbishment and new-build social housing opportunities. · Identify future market trends, procurement changes and emerging opportunities. Strategic Business Development · Work with the Executive Team to define and execute growth plans within target sectors. · Provide market intelligence and insight to support business decisions. · Identify opportunities to enhance TradeChoice's proposition for national and social housing customers. · Support supplier negotiations and joint business planning activities. Cross Functional Leadership · Collaborate with internal teams to ensure operational readiness for new customer opportunities. · Work with Supply Chain and Procurement teams to ensure product availability and service capability. · Partner with Marketing to create sector-specific propositions, campaigns and customer materials. · Support Regional Sales teams in developing and retaining key customer relationships. · Act as the internal expert on national account and social housing market opportunities. Performance & Reporting · Develop and present regular progress reports to the Executive Team. · Monitor sales performance, pipeline activity and growth opportunities. · Ensure all opportunities are commercially viable and aligned to company objectives. · Deliver agreed sales, margin and strategic growth targets. Knowledge & experience: · Experience of developing and managing national customer relationships. · Strong understanding of merchant, distribution or construction supply channels. · Experience within flooring, building products, construction materials or a related sector. · Knowledge of public sector procurement and/or social housing markets would be advantageous. · Proven track record of delivering new business growth and strategic partnerships. · Experience influencing stakeholders at senior management and executive level. Skills & capabilities: · Exceptional relationship-building and networking skills. · Commercially astute with strong negotiation capability. · Strategic thinker with the ability to translate opportunity into action. · Strong presentation and communication skills. · Analytical and data-driven approach to decision making. · Ability to lead and influence without direct authority. · Self-motivated, resilient and results focused. · Strong project management and organisational skills. Qualifications & licenses: · Full UK Driving Licence. · Professional sales, commercial or business qualification desirable. · Degree level qualification desirable but not essential. Key Performance Indicators (KPI’s) · New national account sales revenue. · Gross margin growth from national accounts. · Number of new national trading agreements secured. · Social housing revenue growth. · Number and value of opportunities within the social housing pipeline. · Customer retention and growth of strategic accounts. · Delivery of annual sales and margin targets. · Supplier and customer engagement measures. · Quality and accuracy of pipeline forecasting. Additional factors: · Frequent UK travel required. · Occasional overnight stays. · Participation in customer events, trade exhibitions and industry networking opportunities. · High degree of autonomy with regular Executive Team engagement
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