Job summary

Educational Psychologist Join Oxfordshire County Council's Educational Psychology Service and help shape the future of support for children and young people across Oxfordshire. As an Educational Psychologist, you will work collaboratively with children, young people, families, schools and professional partners to apply psychological knowledge and evidence-based practice that improves outcomes and promotes inclusion. You will manage a cluster of schools, developing strong relationships with SENDCOs and education professionals, while providing consultation, assessment and support for children and young people with a wide range of needs. Alongside supporting schools through traded work, you will contribute to Education, Health and Care Needs Assessments (EHCNAs) and have opportunities to become involved in service-wide initiatives such as Emotional Literacy Support Assistant programmes, emotionally based school avoidance work, nurture group development, critical incident response, staff supervision and training. The service offers excellent peer support, dedicated administrative assistance, flexible working arrangements and extensive professional development opportunities. Newly qualified Educational Psychologists benefit from a structured induction and reduced caseload, while experienced practitioners are encouraged to develop specialist interests and contribute to service innovation. We welcome applications from qualified Educational Psychologists, HCPC-registered practitioners and Trainee Educational Psychologists seeking a September 2027 or September 2028 start date.

Main duties of the job

As an Educational Psychologist, you will apply psychological knowledge and evidence-based practice to support children and young people, schools and families across Oxfordshire. Through consultation, assessment, training and collaborative problem-solving, you will help improve educational outcomes, promote inclusion and support positive wellbeing for children and young people.

About us

Oxfordshire County Council Educational Psychology Service (EPS) is part of a collaborative partnership between Oxfordshire County Council and Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust, working to improve outcomes for children and young people through the Experts at Hand programme. By bringing together education, health and care professionals, the service provides early intervention, strengthens inclusion and helps ensure children and young people with SEND receive the right support at the right time. The Educational Psychology Service is made up of Educational Psychologists, Trainee Educational Psychologists, Assistant Educational Psychologists and dedicated support staff who work alongside schools, families and partner agencies across Oxfordshire. Through consultation, assessment, training and intervention, the service helps children and young people overcome barriers to learning, wellbeing and participation while supporting schools to develop inclusive and effective practice.

Details

Date posted

18 September 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£52,233 to £63,843 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

VP38DB6D49

Job locations

Oxfordshire

OX4 1JP

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Job details

Soulbury A Salary (£53,233-£63,943 per annum) plus up to 3 SPA points.

• It is anticipated that newly qualified EPs would start at point 5
• Successful candidates may be eligible to claim up to £8000 in relocation expenses

Work location: The Vibe, Didcot; Samuelson House, Banbury; or Union St, Oxford Hours per week: 37 we are open to discussions about flexible working. Part-time hours are also available (minimum 0.6 fte).

Contract type: Permanent Early application is advised as applications will be reviewed when received.

Vetting requirements:This role is subject to a Criminal Records Check.

About us

Together, were inspiring young minds.

Join us as we transform the lives of children and young families in Oxfordshire.

Join us on an exciting journey towards Delivering the Future Together, our ambitious transformation programme which is enabling us to be an employer, partner, and place shaper of choice. Were seeking the right people who can help us get there while embracing our value of daring to do it differently, as we continue to strive to do better.

Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust and Oxfordshire County Council are transforming support for children and young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND). We are building a team of health and education professionals (Experts at Hand) to provide earlier intervention and stronger inclusion in schools settings, providing practical support where it is needed, and helping children and young people receive the right support, at the right time. By sharing your expertise and working collaboratively with colleagues across organisations, you'll play a key role in improving outcomes for children, families, and schools across Oxfordshire.

Oxfordshire Educational Psychology Service consists of an expert team of Educational Psychologists, Trainee Educational Psychologists, Assistant Educational Psychologists and dedicated administrative support staff. Together, we apply our psychological skills and knowledge to ensure the best possible outcomes and opportunities for children and young people.

There are opportunities to provide training and support in a range of areas, including developing the LA response to EBSA, Emotional Literacy Support Assistant training and supervision, Staff Supervision, Oxfordshire Relational Schools Programme, Nurture Group Training, Postvention training and Critical Incident Support and a range of Universal Support multi-agency designed webinars.

We benefit from close links with doctoral training courses and value the contribution of Trainee Educational Psychologists to our service each year. We are now in a position to expand the service to deliver on the SEND reform agenda. There are three area teams based in Banbury, Didcot, and Oxford.

About the role

We work collaboratively with young people themselves, their parent/carers, educational setting staff and other professionals working closely with children and young people. Key duties include managing traded time within a cluster of allocated schools by developing relationships with SENCOs and school professionals as well as supporting the LA with EHCNAs.

Were a team of reflective practitioners who value professional development and strong peer support to ensure that we consistently develop and maintain skills and knowledge. As a member of the team, you will be well supported through an initial induction period and then regular line management and supervision thereafter, with opportunities to develop areas of interest and collaborative working with colleagues.

About you

We are looking for someone who is:

• a professionally qualified Educational Psychologist with HCPC registration.
• We welcome applications from Trainee Educational Psychologistslooking for a September 2027 or September 2028start date.
• committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults.
• has excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• seeks opportunities for personal development.
• works within a consultative/joint problem-solving framework.
• actively challenges all forms of discrimination and promotes equal opportunities, inclusion and diversity.
• enthusiastic, creative and determined to make a positive impact on childrens lives through the application of psychology.
• empathic with excellent written communication skills and a competent use of information technology.
• good with diary management and has well developed organisational skills.
• a supportive team member who contributes to the service development.

Rewards and benefits

• Professional registration (HCPC) fees reimbursed
• Oxfordshire will recognise the final two years of your three-year training doctorate as local government continuous service, in addition to any continuous service accrued with a relevant employer prior to the course
• Opportunities to apply psychology creatively in different contexts
• Stimulating Continuing Professional Development opportunities
• Comprehensive induction process with a reduced caseload for newly qualified EPs
• Excellent peer support
• Flexible agile working. Each EP is provided with a wireless enabled laptop and phone as well as excellent on-demand IT support
• Dedicated administrative support
• Relocation allowance of up to £8,000 (eligibility conditions apply)
• Annual leave starting at 30 (fte) days per year, rising to 33 days per year to recognise Local Government continuous service (plus bank holidays).
• Additional opportunities to pick up sessional work for additional pay once first year following qualification is completed

• Membership of the Local Government contributory pension scheme, employers contribution of up to 19.9%
• Employee Assistance Programme including access to health and wellbeing support, 24 x7.
• Range of family friendly policies
• Childcare vouchers, cycle to work scheme, electric car scheme, range of staff discounts including travel, holidays, insurance, food, health & leisure activities
• Excellent learning and development opportunities

It really is true that every single job role here contributes to bettering the lives of the people in our county - we want to do this for our employees too. We are proud of our strong flexible working culture, including the opportunity for flexibility on working hours and the use of technology to support agile working. We offer some of the very best learning and development opportunities to support your ongoing development.

Your office base may be subject to change as we are currently transitioning between temporary and permanent office locations due to the closure of County Hall. If thisis applicableto you, you will be notified, but no reimbursement will apply in respect of travel.

Ourcommitment to:Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

At Oxfordshire County Council we are proud of our diverse workforce. Everyone is accepted for who they are, regardless of age, disability, gender identity, marital status, race, faith or belief, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, or on maternity or family leave. We have a number of staff network groups which provide peer support, education and safe spaces for all.

Our commitment to:Guaranteed Interview Schemes

As a Disability Confident employer, we guarantee an interview for disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the job. We also guarantee interviews to care leavers who have completed further education and who meet the essential criteria for the job. For those leaving care without any further education, we guarantee an interview for our apprenticeships. We are also committed to helping and supporting those transitioning from HM Armed Forces to civilian life and guarantee an interview for those demonstrating the essential criteria for the role, within three years of leaving the service.

Our commitment to:Safeguarding

Oxfordshire County Council are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. We expect all employees, workers and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect these commitments.

Our commitment to:Flexible Working

We are open to discussions about flexible working, which can include flexi-time, full time and part time working, job sharing, nine-day fortnights and annualised hours, depending on the requirements of the role and the service.

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Job description Job responsibilities Job detailsSoulbury A Salary (£53,233-£63,943 per annum) plus up to 3 SPA points. It is anticipated that newly qualified EPs would start at point 5 Successful candidates may be eligible to claim up to £8000 in relocation expensesWork location: The Vibe, Didcot; Samuelson House, Banbury; or Union St, Oxford Hours per week: 37 we are open to discussions about flexible working. Part-time hours are also available (minimum 0.6 fte). Contract type: Permanent Early application is advised as applications will be reviewed when received.Vetting requirements:This role is subject to a Criminal Records Check.About usTogether, were inspiring young minds.Join us as we transform the lives of children and young families in Oxfordshire. Join us on an exciting journey towards Delivering the Future Together, our ambitious transformation programme which is enabling us to be an employer, partner, and place shaper of choice. Were seeking the right people who can help us get there while embracing our value of daring to do it differently, as we continue to strive to do better.Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust and Oxfordshire County Council are transforming support for children and young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND). We are building a team of health and education professionals (Experts at Hand) to provide earlier intervention and stronger inclusion in schools settings, providing practical support where it is needed, and helping children and young people receive the right support, at the right time. By sharing your expertise and working collaboratively with colleagues across organisations, you'll play a key role in improving outcomes for children, families, and schools across Oxfordshire. Oxfordshire Educational Psychology Service consists of an expert team of Educational Psychologists, Trainee Educational Psychologists, Assistant Educational Psychologists and dedicated administrative support staff. Together, we apply our psychological skills and knowledge to ensure the best possible outcomes and opportunities for children and young people. There are opportunities to provide training and support in a range of areas, including developing the LA response to EBSA, Emotional Literacy Support Assistant training and supervision, Staff Supervision, Oxfordshire Relational Schools Programme, Nurture Group Training, Postvention training and Critical Incident Support and a range of Universal Support multi-agency designed webinars.We benefit from close links with doctoral training courses and value the contribution of Trainee Educational Psychologists to our service each year. We are now in a position to expand the service to deliver on the SEND reform agenda. There are three area teams based in Banbury, Didcot, and Oxford.About the roleWe work collaboratively with young people themselves, their parent/carers, educational setting staff and other professionals working closely with children and young people. Key duties include managing traded time within a cluster of allocated schools by developing relationships with SENCOs and school professionals as well as supporting the LA with EHCNAs.Were a team of reflective practitioners who value professional development and strong peer support to ensure that we consistently develop and maintain skills and knowledge. As a member of the team, you will be well supported through an initial induction period and then regular line management and supervision thereafter, with opportunities to develop areas of interest and collaborative working with colleagues. About youWe are looking for someone who is: a professionally qualified Educational Psychologist with HCPC registration. We welcome applications from Trainee Educational Psychologistslooking for a September 2027 or September 2028start date. committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. has excellent communication and interpersonal skills. seeks opportunities for personal development. works within a consultative/joint problem-solving framework. actively challenges all forms of discrimination and promotes equal opportunities, inclusion and diversity. enthusiastic, creative and determined to make a positive impact on childrens lives through the application of psychology. empathic with excellent written communication skills and a competent use of information technology. good with diary management and has well developed organisational skills. a supportive team member who contributes to the service development. Rewards and benefits Professional registration (HCPC) fees reimbursed Oxfordshire will recognise the final two years of your three-year training doctorate as local government continuous service, in addition to any continuous service accrued with a relevant employer prior to the course Opportunities to apply psychology creatively in different contexts Stimulating Continuing Professional Development opportunities Comprehensive induction process with a reduced caseload for newly qualified EPs Excellent peer support Flexible agile working. Each EP is provided with a wireless enabled laptop and phone as well as excellent on-demand IT support Dedicated administrative support Relocation allowance of up to £8,000 (eligibility conditions apply) Annual leave starting at 30 (fte) days per year, rising to 33 days per year to recognise Local Government continuous service (plus bank holidays). Additional opportunities to pick up sessional work for additional pay once first year following qualification is completed Membership of the Local Government contributory pension scheme, employers contribution of up to 19.9% Employee Assistance Programme including access to health and wellbeing support, 24 x7. Range of family friendly policies Childcare vouchers, cycle to work scheme, electric car scheme, range of staff discounts including travel, holidays, insurance, food, health & leisure activities Excellent learning and development opportunitiesIt really is true that every single job role here contributes to bettering the lives of the people in our county - we want to do this for our employees too. We are proud of our strong flexible working culture, including the opportunity for flexibility on working hours and the use of technology to support agile working. We offer some of the very best learning and development opportunities to support your ongoing development.Your office base may be subject to change as we are currently transitioning between temporary and permanent office locations due to the closure of County Hall. If thisis applicableto you, you will be notified, but no reimbursement will apply in respect of travel.Ourcommitment to:Equality, Diversity and InclusionAt Oxfordshire County Council we are proud of our diverse workforce. Everyone is accepted for who they are, regardless of age, disability, gender identity, marital status, race, faith or belief, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, or on maternity or family leave. We have a number of staff network groups which provide peer support, education and safe spaces for all.Our commitment to:Guaranteed Interview SchemesAs a Disability Confident employer, we guarantee an interview for disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the job. We also guarantee interviews to care leavers who have completed further education and who meet the essential criteria for the job. For those leaving care without any further education, we guarantee an interview for our apprenticeships. We are also committed to helping and supporting those transitioning from HM Armed Forces to civilian life and guarantee an interview for those demonstrating the essential criteria for the role, within three years of leaving the service.Our commitment to:SafeguardingOxfordshire County Council are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. We expect all employees, workers and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect these commitments.Our commitment to:Flexible WorkingWe are open to discussions about flexible working, which can include flexi-time, full time and part time working, job sharing, nine-day fortnights and annualised hours, depending on the requirements of the role and the service.Follow us on Social MediaStay up-to-date with the latest news and featured jobs from Oxfordshire County Council by following us onLinkedIn,Facebook,TwitterandInstagram.If you encounter any issues with the application system, please contact: [email protected]

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This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

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Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

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Employer name

Oxfordshire County Council

Address

Oxfordshire

OX4 1JP

United Kingdom

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Employer details

Employer name

Oxfordshire County Council

Address

Oxfordshire

OX4 1JP

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.oxfordshire.gov.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job summary

Herefordshire and Worcestershire Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS) provides specialist mental health support for children and young people with moderate to severe mental health needs. The service delivers both face-to-face and video-conference assessments and interventions across four sites within the county

This is a fixed term post to provide cover for absence for specific purpose that we anticipate will be required for 12 months. We reserve the right to end this contract sooner with appropriate notice.

We are seeking an enthusiastic and experienced Administrator/Receptionist to join our team in Kidderminster Health Centre. This is an excellent opportunity to become part of a dedicated and supportive service that plays a vital role in ensuring children, young people, families, and professionals receive timely and appropriate access to CAMHS support. This is a 12-month fixed-term contract, until end of September 2027

If you are organised, approachable, and motivated to support a service that makes a real difference to children and young peoples mental health, we would welcome your application.

Please note the Trust is unable to provide sponsorship to work for this role, to apply you must have current right to work in the UK status. Employment on a time limited visa doesn't guarantee sponsorship at point of expiry.

Main duties of the job

What youll be doing:

Providing a high-quality administrative service within the CAMHS team.

Liaising with clinicians, families, and external agencies.

Contributing to the smooth, effective running of the admin office.

Cover reception when required.

What were looking for:

Previous administrative experience (NHS or similar setting beneficial).

Excellent communication, organisational, and IT skills.

Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment.

A friendly, professional, and proactive approach.

Why join us?

Youll be part of a supportive and committed team that makes a real difference to the lives of children, young people, and their families. This role offers a stable, part-time position within a valued specialist service.

About us

At Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust, we are working together to deliver outstanding care. We run community hospitals and community health services across Worcestershire and provide mental health and learning disability services across both Herefordshire and Worcestershire.

Our people (all 4500+ of them) provide services for people of all ages, experiencing both physical and/or mental health conditions from over 100 sites.

We will support you to thrive; offer flexible working options for a great work-life balance, help you fulfil your ambitions, and empower you to make positive changes within your team or service. We value diversity and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, cultures, and ethnicities.

What we offer;

• 27 days leave plus bank holidays, increasing up to 33 days with long service
• Generous NHS pension and enhanced pay when you work unsocial hours
• Flexible and agile working opportunities
• Great maternity, paternity, and adoption support
• Wide range of supportive staff networks
• Health and wellbeing opportunities

If you would like to know more, please visit our website.

We encourage you to read the attached applicant guidance notes.

Sharing your data - As a data controller we may sometimes need to process your data to pursue our legitimate business interests, for example to request a survey from you (optional), to support the Trusts understanding of where you gained interest in working for the Trust.

Job summary

30 hours per week.

Do you have a passion for offering quality care and assessments to children with mental health needs? Then, this is the job for you. Come and join a passionate and friendly team providing mental health services to children with or presenting with possible neuro diversity across the city of Plymouth. The team supports the wider CAMHS service offering specialist assessment, intervention and support to children and young people that may have, a learning disability, ADHD, autism, Tics or Tourette's and are struggling with mental health difficulties. The team are dedicated to providing a positive and supportive working environment, with an open learning culture, which fosters high morale and commitment.

Main duties of the job

The post holder is responsible for supporting the emotional, psychological and social wellbeing of children and young people who have or are suspected of having a Neuro developmental Disorder ( ADHD, Learning disability, Autism, Tics or Tourettes).The post holder will provide a holistic assessment for children and young people, which will involve close liaison with the multi-agency network; including schools and social care. The post holder will join a Multi-disciplinary Team and will work closely with other teams within the CAMHS service. They will hold a case load of complex need relating to the young persons neurodiversity or ongoing neurodiverse assessment and has co-morbidity of mental health needs. They will assess and risk manage cases and provided clinical lead to non-registered staff for delegated tasks. The post holder will provide specialist clinical practice into the team for children and young people with neuro-developmental disorders, delivering intervention within best evidence and to the highest possible standard. The post holder will work across other teams within CAMHS.

This role may not be eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route.

Please note that Livewell may close the job advertisement earlier than the specified deadline.

All staff are expected to be able and willing to work across a 7 day service.

About us

Livewell Southwest is an independent, award-winning social enterprise delivering integrated health and social care services across Plymouth, South Hams, and West Devon, with specialist services in parts of Devon and Cornwall. Our teams work in community hospitals, GP practices, sports centres, and health hubs.

As an organisation with a strong social conscience we are guided by our values, kindness, respect, inclusivity, ambition, responsibility, and collaboration. We focus on transforming services to ensure sustainability, while empowering staff and those we serve.

We involve the people we care for, along with their families and carers, in shaping the care they receive, striving to deliver the right care at the right time and place. Centering our work on individual needs helps people lead healthy, independent lives.

We prioritise employees' development, offering protected CPD time, training pathways, leadership programs, and funding for qualifications like the Care Certificate and Nurse Training Scholarships. Our induction and preceptorship programs ensure a smooth transition into our organisation.

Livewell Southwest values diversity and encourages applications from all sections of the community, including those with armed forces experience, lived experience of mental health, neuro-diverse conditions and learning disabilities. If you need assistance or reasonable adjustments during the application process, contact the Recruiting Manager listed in the job advert.

Job summary

• Its time to be the best Nurse you can be
• Time to care
• Time to learn new skills
• Time to feel valued
• Time to be part of a nursing team like no other

If you are looking for a new nursing experience with time to care and time to develop your clinical skills, whilst feeling valued as part of a supportive team, there has never been a better time to join us as we embark on our ambitious plans for the growth and development of childrens hospice care in the South West.

Main duties of the job

You will use your specialist clinical skills to help provide individualised paediatric and palliative care that puts the family at the centre of everything you do.

Our beautiful, welcoming hospices provide an incredibly calming and supportive haven for families facing the death of their child.

You will have time to develop your skills as part of a clinical, educational, psychological and holistic network across South West England, enabling you to care for our most clinically complex children with confidence.

On a typical day you could be dealing with a tracheostomy, supporting a ventilated child or making up a syringe driver in the morning and enriching the lives of the children through fun and play in the afternoon.

A rare opportunity to provide truly holistic care, ensuring dreams are fulfilled and precious memories are made.

The care and support we provide can span many years, or be a brief moment in time, being there when families need us most.

You will leave each day knowing you have made a real difference.

About us

Our hospices in Devon, Bristol and Cornwall have been providing expert, individualised care to support children, young people and their families for more than 30 years. We are hoping to reach even more families in 2023 and are currently recruiting Nurses from a variety of different nursing settings and backgrounds for our hospices.

Benefits include:

• Starting salary £35,346 to £41,707 depending post qualification experience, annual increments, rising to £43,308
• Enhancements for working weekends, nights and bank holidays
• 33 days annual leave rising to 35 with long service, plus bank holidays
• Annual NMC registration fees paid
• Enhanced sickness benefits rising to 6 months full pay, 6 months half pay
• Nurturing and supportive working environment
• Excellent training and development opportunities
• Retention of NHS pension
• Free on-site parking

What our Nurses say about working at CHSW

We have time to care and time with the opportunity to grow, to nurture, to support and learn.

I thought the hospice was going be all end of life care, but as well as the end of life and bereavement care, it is also about getting to know the family and supporting them on their journey, long or short, and having the time to do that. As a nurse there's not many jobs where you are able to spend quality time with a family. It is a real privilege.

Job summary

This role is offered on a fixed term basis for 12 months.

We have opportunities for a highly motivated individual to join our Nursing Teams on Cashes Green Ward.

We are looking for nurses with passion and commitment who hold patient experience and care at the heart of their nursing practice and who shares our organisational values. In return we will offer you day to day support along with excellent training and a real commitment to your personal development plan with opportunities for continued professional development and study.

As part of the nursing team you would work closely with the wider Multidisciplinary team including Occupational Therapists, Social Workers and Physiotherapists, allowing the care we deliver to be holistic and patient centred, we pride ourselves on delivering the highest quality care to our patients.

The successful candidate will be expected to work both day and night shifts, the timings are as followed:

Early shift 0715 - 1515

Late shift 1315 - 2115

Night shift 2045 - 0745

Main duties of the job

We welcome applications from both experienced Registered Nurses or newly qualified nurses. There are plenty of opportunities to learn new skills and further your career here at Gloucestershire Health and Care NHS Foundation Trust.

If you are newly qualified, we are able to offer a supportive learning environment where you will be assigned a mentor who can help guide you through the first months of your nursing career. You will also be enrolled in our preceptorship programme which is the first step in developing your professional development.

For the more experienced nurse, we will support you in your clinical and managerial development to become a more autonomous practitioner, by providing access to academic programs. As a predominantly nurse led ward this means you will have greater autonomy and ultimately gain more job satisfaction by giving the best patient care.

Key Responsibilities:

Depending on each site, these will include:

o Provide high-quality nursing care to patients in a community hospital setting.o Work collaboratively with the multidisciplinary team to ensure the best outcomes for patients.o Manage complex care situations, chronic disease, admission avoidance, and end-of-life care.o Maintain accurate patient records and ensure confidentiality.o Participate in continuous professional development and training.

About us

We have a skilled and dedicated workforce of over 5000 colleagues working in a diverse range of services over 55 sites and within people's homes. We strive to enable a welcoming workplace culture that builds and celebrates civility, inclusivity and diversity, while providing a sense of belonging and trust.

Annual staff surveys, regular Pulse surveys and other engagement opportunities provide our people with lots of opportunity to tell us about their experiences of working with us. In the latest staff survey, 61% of colleagues gave us their views. It was great to hear that:

72% of colleagues would recommend the Trust as a place to work, ranking us 1st for Provider Trusts in the South West region on this question.

76% would recommend the standard of care provided in our services if a friend or relative needed treatment, also ranking us 1st in the South West region.

81% said that care of patients and service users is the Trust's priority, compared with an average in comparable NHS Trusts in England of 64%.

This high-level overview shows we are in a healthy position, with higher scores than average for comparable organisations, alongside a great response rate, indicating good staff engagement. However, we also know we have plenty of room for improvement in many areas. To that end, we continue to prioritise and invest in our commitment to genuinely becoming a Great Place to Work with consistent top-quartile performance in the annual staff survey and Pulse surveys.

Job summary

Highly Specialist Speech & Language Therapist (Band 7 equivalent) Up to £ 50,632 - £ 57,940 DOE Full time, permanent Location: Cygnet Afon Las Due to the opening of a new service, an exciting opportunity has become available for a Specialist Speech and Language Therapist to join our team! Cygnet Afon Las is a brand-new service, scheduled to open in April 2027. Located in Corwen, Denbighshire, this 15-bed hospital will provide a neurocognitive service, delivering specialist care and support for men complex neurological conditions alongside psychiatric sequelae. The service will accept referrals from the community, as well as from neurosurgical and neuro-rehabilitation services, offering a pathway for assessment, treatment and recovery in line with Cygnets Model of Care. Individuals may be detained under the Mental Health Act and some may have a forensic history. Job Role As an SLT in this service, you will be working directly with a specialist caseload of patients with complex needs to assess their speech, communication and language needs (SCLN) as well as eating, drinking and swallowing (EDS) needs. You will work deliver input in line with the Cygnet SLT pathway for neuropsychiatric services. As part of a multi-disciplinary team on-site, you will also work with colleagues across the service to support the implementation of management approaches, upskilling the workforce as required. You will be part of a company-wide SLT service and as such will have the opportunity to participate in large-scale projects. You will receive high quality supervision and be supported with CPD.

Main duties of the job

At Cygnet, we support our people to grow their careers, gain new skills and keep stepping up. Apply now to enjoy excellent career prospects while reaping the rewards of making a difference to others every day.

About us

Cygnet Health Care was established in 1988. Since then we have developed a wide range of services for individuals with mental health needs, autism and learning disabilities within the UK. We have built a reputation for delivering pioneering services and outstanding outcomes for the people in our care. Our expert and highly dedicated care team of 10 000 employees empower 2864 individuals across 150 services to consistently make a positive difference to their lives, through service-user focused care and rehabilitation.

Job summary

The is an exciting opportunity to join our community-facing pharmacy team working in mental health services in Devon. As medicines provision in mental health evolves we are building capacity to support increased prescribing within community mental health teams. The postholder will work across core mental health services in North Devon, supporting the pharmacists, the wider multidisciplinary teams and the patients with their medicines, ensuring better outcomes and reducing the risk of harm.

Main duties of the job

The successful applicant will be expected to work both independently and in collaboration with the multidisciplinary teams to ensure the safe prescribing and monitoring of medicines. This will include patient-facing clinical work, reviewing prescriptions, supporting repeat prescribing and managing day to day clinical queries and challenges as well as providing input to training where required.

Individuals without the PWDS Enhanced Clinical Practice qualification will be employed as band 5 technicians pending completion of this course.

https://pwds.nhs.uk/programme/enhanced-clinical-practice-for-pharmacy-technicians/

About us

About Devon Partnership Trust

We provide mental health, learning disability and neurodiversity services, as well as a range of specialist & secure services for the wider south west region & nationally. We are passionate about promoting good mental health & wellbeing. We strive to use the expertise & resources within our organisation, and through our partnerships, to deliver high quality services that are safe & focused on people's recovery.

We are committed to developing a culture of coproduction, involving patients, families & carers in everything we do

Our values

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

We are committed to being an inclusive employer & applications are encouraged & welcomed from all sections of the community, regardless of any protected characteristics as governed by the Equality Act 2010. Part time & flexible working applications will be considered & supported, where possible. We particularly encourage applicants with lived experience of mental health conditions, neurodiversity or learning disabilities. We are a Disability Confident Leader.

Job summary

This post is part time, 22.5 hours per week.

We are looking for a highly motivated individual, with some experience of healthcare, to join our small but effective Inpatient Therapy Team.

The successful candidate will work as a member of the Inpatient Therapy Team to assist the therapists to assess, plan and deliver rehabilitation programs to our patients at North Cotswolds Community Hospital. Their primary role is to facilitate independence with activities of daily living, with the aim of enabling patients to be discharged to their home/appropriate setting.

The Therapy team comprises of Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists and rehabilitation assistants. On the job support and education will be provided. This role will predominantly be to support the Occupational Therapy team, but will involve some cross working between OT and Physio teams.

Rehabilitation assistants work closely with all members of the multidisciplinary team, including the nursing staff, in supporting and providing an effective rehabilitation programme and discharge planning.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will work directly with the registered professionals to assist, plan and carry out treatment interventions with our patients. In house training and support will be provided and once competent the individual will be expected to deliver interventions independently as well as working within a multidisciplinary team.

As you will be in daily contact with all members of the multidisciplinary team, patients, their relatives and outside organisations you will need excellent communication skills, written, verbal and non verbal and have experience of IT.

You maybe needed at times to be in the community to visit a patient in their own home, therefore a driving licence will be essential.

About us

We have a skilled and dedicated workforce of over 5000 colleagues working in a diverse range of services over 55 sites and within people's homes. We strive to enable a welcoming workplace culture that builds and celebrates civility, inclusivity and diversity, while providing a sense of belonging and trust.

Annual staff surveys, regular Pulse surveys and other engagement opportunities provide our people with lots of opportunity to tell us about their experiences of working with us. In the latest staff survey, 61% of colleagues gave us their views. It was great to hear that:

72% of colleagues would recommend the Trust as a place to work, ranking us 1st for Provider Trusts in the South West region on this question.

76% would recommend the standard of care provided in our services if a friend or relative needed treatment, also ranking us 1st in the South West region.

81% said that care of patients and service users is the Trust's priority, compared with an average in comparable NHS Trusts in England of 64%.

This high-level overview shows we are in a healthy position, with higher scores than average for comparable organisations, alongside a great response rate, indicating good staff engagement. However, we also know we have plenty of room for improvement in many areas. To that end, we continue to prioritise and invest in our commitment to genuinely becoming a Great Place to Work with consistent top-quartile performance in the annual staff survey and Pulse surveys.

Job summary

Team Manager - Family Support & Safeguarding Join Oxfordshire County Council's Family Support & Safeguarding Service and lead a dedicated team making a real difference to the lives of vulnerable children, young people and families. As a Team Manager, you will provide leadership, management and professional oversight to a team delivering high-quality safeguarding, assessment and support services. You will be responsible for ensuring children and families receive timely interventions that reduce risk, improve outcomes and promote long-term stability and wellbeing. Working closely with Service Managers and partner agencies, you will support service development, oversee performance and quality assurance, ensure compliance with safeguarding legislation and policies, and drive the effective implementation of Oxfordshire's Family Safeguarding Plus practice model. You will lead group supervision, support staff development and ensure children's plans progress effectively and without delay. This role is ideal for an experienced social work leader who is passionate about improving outcomes for children and families, developing others and shaping the future of children's social care. You will be joining an organisation that values innovation, collaboration and continuous improvement while offering excellent professional development opportunities and a supportive leadership culture.

Main duties of the job

As a Team Manager within Family Support & Safeguarding, you will lead and support a team of social care professionals delivering safeguarding and support services to children and families. You will provide management oversight, drive high-quality practice, develop staff and ensure children receive effective interventions that improve safety, stability and long-term outcomes.

About us

Oxfordshire County Council Children's Services is committed to helping children, young people and families thrive through high-quality, relationship-based practice. Using restorative approaches and the Family Safeguarding Model, we work alongside families to build on strengths, reduce risk and create lasting positive change. Rated consistently as Good by Ofsted, we are ambitious for the future and continue to invest in children, education and family services to ensure the best possible outcomes for Oxfordshire's children and young people. Our culture encourages innovation, collaboration and continuous improvement, providing opportunities for staff to develop their careers while making a meaningful difference to communities across the county.

Details

Date posted

18 September 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£51,928 to £55,255 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

VP870E3441

Job locations

Oxford

OX11 8QX

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Empowering change - childrens social care

Together, were shaping childrens social care for the future. Every day, our colleagues are helping to transform the lives of the residents of Oxfordshire.

In our Children, Education, & Families directorate, were committed to delivering lasting change, by helping the children, young people, and families of Oxfordshire to thrive. We know the importance of building relationships, empowering people, and building on strengths and this is reflected in our restorative, relational practice approach.Weve been consistently rated as good by Ofsted, but we are not content with that; we are ambitious and want to do even better! Were a financially stable local authority which is committed to investing in Children, Education, and Families, to ensure that we have the resources we need to make a real difference to the families we work with including successful operation of our transformational model Family Support and Safeguarding (FSS).

About UsWe are focussed on making every day the best it can be for our residents. Whatever you do here, youll look around and say, I make a difference. Because were all creating lasting change to peoples lives in Oxfordshire.Everyday youll be challenged in a new way, supported by your team, in an organisation that is free thinking, flexible, and helps people achieve their ambitions. Were not afraid to do things differently and our dynamic culture means this is a place where new ideas are embraced, and innovation thrives.

We believe that together, our differences make us stronger, and that diversity is the foundation for innovation. Here, you can create a unique career for yourself while raising the bar for the future of childrens social care.Are you in?About the RoleJoin our dedicated team at OCC as a Team Manager!You will play a crucial role in ensuring that children, young people and families in need of help and protection receive timely, high quality assessments and support. Your efforts will help identify and meet their needs, reduce risks and safeguard their wellbeing.

Key responsibilities include:

• Team Management: Lead a team to deliver exceptional services to vulnerable children and families.
• Service Development: Support the Service Manager in the continual development, delivery and review of services to maximise life chances and implement permanency plans for children.
• Practice Model: Ensure adherence to Oxfordshire's Family Safeguarding Plus practice model, including effective group supervision and timely progression of children's plans.
• Policy Compliance: Ensure all relevant County policies and procedures are followed, and concerns are raised appropriately. Budget Management: Oversee the effective management of the team's budget.

About youYoure free-thinking and brave, and that sets you apart. Youll be supportive and energised; you dont accept the norm if it can be done better - finding answers through exploration and courage. Just as importantly, you will embody our values in everything you do.Fundamentally, youll be passionate about delivering stand-out public services, because were here to make every moment the best it can be for the residents of Oxfordshire.

This is an opportunity for a proactive and passionate leader to join our team and develop our service. You will be a competent and dedicated manager who has insight and experience of the needs of care leavers.

Does this sound like you?

If so, we look forward to receiving your application!

To apply, you will need:

• Social Work Qualification and registration with Social Work England
• Ability to form positive working relationships with children, families and a range of colleagues across agencies
• Ability to engage children, young people families who are resistant to intervention Please refer to the job description attached for a full list of essential criteria.

Curious to learn more?

Contact our friendly team for a confidential and informative chat!Sue Evans, Service Manager:[email protected] orJoel Carvalho, Assistant Director Family Support & Safeguarding: [email protected]

Rewards and Benefits

• Welcome and Loyalty payment of £3,500 for eligible roles.
• Relocation allowance of up to £8,000 for eligible roles.
• Annual leave starting at 30 days per year (plus bank holidays).
• Option to buy additional holiday.
• A comprehensive Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS).
• Flexible working.
• Employee Assistance Programme including access to health and wellbeing support 24x7.
• Range of family-friendly policies.
• Childcare vouchers, cycle to work scheme, electric car scheme, range of staff discounts including travel, holidays, insurance, food, health & leisure activities.
• Excellent learning and development opportunities.

Our commitment to Flexible WorkingWe are open to discussions about flexible working, which can include flexitime, part time working, job sharing, nine-day fortnights and annualised hours, depending on the requirements of the role and the service.Our commitment to Equality, Diversity, and InclusionAt Oxfordshire County Council we are proud of our diverse workforce. Everyone is accepted for who they are, regardless of age, disability, gender identity, marital status, race, faith or belief, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, or on maternity or family leave. We have a number of staff network groups which provide peer support, education, and safe spaces for all.Our commitment to Guaranteed Interview Schemes

As a Disability Confident employer, we guarantee an interview for disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the job. We also guarantee interviews to care leavers who have completed further education and who meet the essential criteria for the job. For those leaving care without any further education, we guarantee an interview for our apprenticeships.We are also committed to helping and supporting those transitioning from HM Armed Forces to civilian life and guarantee an interview for those demonstrating the essential criteria for the role, within three years of leaving the service.Our commitment to Safeguarding

Oxfordshire County Council are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and adults. We expect all employees, workers, and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect these commitments.

Follow us on social mediaStay up-to-date with the latest news and featured jobs from Oxfordshire County Council by following us on LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

If you encounter any technical issues with the application system, please contact us at: [email protected]

Job description Job responsibilities Empowering change - childrens social careTogether, were shaping childrens social care for the future. Every day, our colleagues are helping to transform the lives of the residents of Oxfordshire.In our Children, Education, & Families directorate, were committed to delivering lasting change, by helping the children, young people, and families of Oxfordshire to thrive. We know the importance of building relationships, empowering people, and building on strengths and this is reflected in our restorative, relational practice approach.Weve been consistently rated as good by Ofsted, but we are not content with that; we are ambitious and want to do even better! Were a financially stable local authority which is committed to investing in Children, Education, and Families, to ensure that we have the resources we need to make a real difference to the families we work with including successful operation of our transformational model Family Support and Safeguarding (FSS).About UsWe are focussed on making every day the best it can be for our residents. Whatever you do here, youll look around and say, I make a difference. Because were all creating lasting change to peoples lives in Oxfordshire.Everyday youll be challenged in a new way, supported by your team, in an organisation that is free thinking, flexible, and helps people achieve their ambitions. Were not afraid to do things differently and our dynamic culture means this is a place where new ideas are embraced, and innovation thrives.We believe that together, our differences make us stronger, and that diversity is the foundation for innovation. Here, you can create a unique career for yourself while raising the bar for the future of childrens social care.Are you in?About the RoleJoin our dedicated team at OCC as a Team Manager!You will play a crucial role in ensuring that children, young people and families in need of help and protection receive timely, high quality assessments and support. Your efforts will help identify and meet their needs, reduce risks and safeguard their wellbeing.Key responsibilities include: Team Management: Lead a team to deliver exceptional services to vulnerable children and families. Service Development: Support the Service Manager in the continual development, delivery and review of services to maximise life chances and implement permanency plans for children. Practice Model: Ensure adherence to Oxfordshire's Family Safeguarding Plus practice model, including effective group supervision and timely progression of children's plans. Policy Compliance: Ensure all relevant County policies and procedures are followed, and concerns are raised appropriately. Budget Management: Oversee the effective management of the team's budget.About youYoure free-thinking and brave, and that sets you apart. Youll be supportive and energised; you dont accept the norm if it can be done better - finding answers through exploration and courage. Just as importantly, you will embody our values in everything you do.Fundamentally, youll be passionate about delivering stand-out public services, because were here to make every moment the best it can be for the residents of Oxfordshire.This is an opportunity for a proactive and passionate leader to join our team and develop our service. You will be a competent and dedicated manager who has insight and experience of the needs of care leavers. Does this sound like you?If so, we look forward to receiving your application!To apply, you will need: Social Work Qualification and registration with Social Work England Ability to form positive working relationships with children, families and a range of colleagues across agencies Ability to engage children, young people families who are resistant to intervention Please refer to the job description attached for a full list of essential criteria. Curious to learn more?Contact our friendly team for a confidential and informative chat!Sue Evans, Service Manager:[email protected] orJoel Carvalho, Assistant Director Family Support & Safeguarding: [email protected]Rewards and Benefits Welcome and Loyalty payment of £3,500 for eligible roles. Relocation allowance of up to £8,000 for eligible roles. Annual leave starting at 30 days per year (plus bank holidays). Option to buy additional holiday. A comprehensive Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS). Flexible working. Employee Assistance Programme including access to health and wellbeing support 24x7. Range of family-friendly policies. Childcare vouchers, cycle to work scheme, electric car scheme, range of staff discounts including travel, holidays, insurance, food, health & leisure activities. Excellent learning and development opportunities.Our commitment to Flexible WorkingWe are open to discussions about flexible working, which can include flexitime, part time working, job sharing, nine-day fortnights and annualised hours, depending on the requirements of the role and the service.Our commitment to Equality, Diversity, and InclusionAt Oxfordshire County Council we are proud of our diverse workforce. Everyone is accepted for who they are, regardless of age, disability, gender identity, marital status, race, faith or belief, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, or on maternity or family leave. We have a number of staff network groups which provide peer support, education, and safe spaces for all.Our commitment to Guaranteed Interview SchemesAs a Disability Confident employer, we guarantee an interview for disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the job. We also guarantee interviews to care leavers who have completed further education and who meet the essential criteria for the job. For those leaving care without any further education, we guarantee an interview for our apprenticeships.We are also committed to helping and supporting those transitioning from HM Armed Forces to civilian life and guarantee an interview for those demonstrating the essential criteria for the role, within three years of leaving the service.Our commitment to SafeguardingOxfordshire County Council are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and adults. We expect all employees, workers, and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect these commitments.Follow us on social mediaStay up-to-date with the latest news and featured jobs from Oxfordshire County Council by following us on LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.If you encounter any technical issues with the application system, please contact us at: [email protected]

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Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

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Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Oxfordshire County Council

Address

Oxford

OX11 8QX

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.oxfordshire.gov.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Oxfordshire County Council

Address

Oxford

OX11 8QX

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.oxfordshire.gov.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job summary

The is an exciting opportunity to join our community-facing pharmacy team working in mental health services in Devon. As medicines provision in mental health evolves we are building capacity to support increased prescribing within community mental health teams. The postholder will work across core mental health services in West Devon and the South Hams, supporting the pharmacists, the wider multidisciplinary teams and the patients with their medicines, ensuring better outcomes and reducing the risk of harm.

Main duties of the job

The successful applicant will be expected to work both independently and in collaboration with the multidisciplinary teams to ensure the safe prescribing and monitoring of medicines. This will include patient-facing clinical work, reviewing prescriptions, supporting repeat prescribing and managing day to day clinical queries and challenges as well as providing input to training where required.

Individuals without the PWDS Enhanced Clinical Practice qualification will be employed as band 5 technicians pending completion of this course.

https://pwds.nhs.uk/programme/enhanced-clinical-practice-for-pharmacy-technicians/

About us

About Devon Partnership Trust

We provide mental health, learning disability and neurodiversity services, as well as a range of specialist & secure services for the wider south west region & nationally. We are passionate about promoting good mental health & wellbeing. We strive to use the expertise & resources within our organisation, and through our partnerships, to deliver high quality services that are safe & focused on people's recovery.

We are committed to developing a culture of coproduction, involving patients, families & carers in everything we do

Our values

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

We are committed to being an inclusive employer & applications are encouraged & welcomed from all sections of the community, regardless of any protected characteristics as governed by the Equality Act 2010. Part time & flexible working applications will be considered & supported, where possible. We particularly encourage applicants with lived experience of mental health conditions, neurodiversity or learning disabilities. We are a Disability Confident Leader.

Job summary

Our Medicines Optimisation team is a compassionate, dynamic, and committed team

There are two posts available providing specialist mental health clinical pharmacist input to community mental health teams in Torbay; the English Riviera and Totnes, Leatside Surgery.

The successful candidates will have a full and comprehensive induction, with support and time to settle into their new role. There will opportunities to further develop your clinical knowledge and experience

Recruitment will be based on mental health experience, suitably qualified individuals will be appointed at band 8a.

Individuals with good clinical knowledge and experience but less specifically in mental health will be appointed at band 7 and supported to develop their mental health knowledge before progression.

Main duties of the job

The post holders will develop and provide a specialist clinical pharmacy service to Mental Health community teams in Torbay or Totnes.

This will include developing connections with the local primary care (PCN) services and working with other mental health services when necessary (e.g. supporting inpatient admissions of local patient group)

This role will also include medication review, counselling, prescribing, audit, physical health engagement and training among other duties

About us

About Devon Partnership Trust

We provide mental health, learning disability and neurodiversity services, as well as a range of specialist & secure services for the wider south west region & nationally. We are passionate about promoting good mental health & wellbeing. We strive to use the expertise & resources within our organisation, and through our partnerships, to deliver high quality services that are safe & focused on people's recovery.

We are committed to developing a culture of coproduction, involving patients, families & carers in everything we do

Our values

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

We are committed to being an inclusive employer & applications are encouraged & welcomed from all sections of the community, regardless of any protected characteristics as governed by the Equality Act 2010. Part time & flexible working applications will be considered & supported, where possible. We particularly encourage applicants with lived experience of mental health conditions, neurodiversity or learning disabilities. We are a Disability Confident Leader.

Job summary

Are you a qualified Electrician looking for a rewarding role where your skills directly support patient care?

Aneurin Bevan University Health Board is seeking a motivated and skilled Electrician to join our Estates and Facilities team.

You will play a vital role in maintaining essential electrical services across our healthcare sites, ensuring safe, reliable, and compliant environments for patients, visitors and colleagues.

This is an exciting opportunity to work within a diverse and technically challenging healthcare environment, supporting a wide range of building services, engineering systems and critical infrastructure.

Main duties of the job

As a Band 5 Electrician, you will provide specialist electrical maintenance, fault finding, repair and installation services across Health Board premises.

Your work will include:

• Planned preventative maintenance and reactive repairs
• Installation and maintenance of lighting and power systems
• Emergency lighting testing and maintenance
• Fire alarm testing and isolations
• Generator and battery testing
• Building Management Systems (BMS)
• Air Handling Units and associated plant
• Replacement of motors, pumps and electrical equipment
• Inspection, testing and certification in accordance with current regulations
• Supporting contractors and participating in site safety procedures
• Responding to emergency breakdowns and critical service failures

You will work on a range of industrial, commercial and domestic electrical systems and be expected to support the wider Estates service through a flexible, multi-skilled approach.

About us

Aneurin Bevan University Health Board (ABUHB) is a multi-award-winning NHS organisation serving the communities of Gwent. With more than 14,000 staff and volunteers, we provide safe, high-quality, and compassionate care across hospitals, GP practices, community services, and mental health settings. As a University Health Board, research, education, and innovation are central to our work, supporting evidence-based practice and continuous improvement.

Our work is guided by the Gwent Strategy 2025-2035, which sets out our long-term ambition to create a fairer and healthier future for our population. We focus on prevention, reducing health inequalities, and working in partnership with local authorities, voluntary organisations, and communities to improve health and wellbeing.

We are committed to creating an inclusive, supportive workplace where people feel valued, respected, and able to develop. Our values of Kindness, Integrity, and Respect shape how we care for patients and how we treat one another.

We offer a wide range of learning and development opportunities, flexible working where possible, and a comprehensive NHS benefits package. Working for ABUHB means being part of an organisation that values its people and offers the chance to build a meaningful and rewarding career while making a real difference to the lives of others.

Job summary

Senior Practitioner - Emergency Duty Team Join Oxfordshire County Council's Emergency Duty Team and play a leading role in delivering critical out-of-hours safeguarding services for vulnerable children, families and adults across Oxfordshire. As a Senior Practitioner, you will provide emergency social work responses and interventions outside normal office hours, ensuring safeguarding concerns are addressed promptly and risks are effectively managed until daytime services resume. You will act as a key decision-maker, providing professional advice and guidance to partner agencies, colleagues and members of the public while coordinating responses to complex situations requiring immediate support. Working within a fast-paced environment, you will be the first point of contact for emergency referrals involving children, young people, families and vulnerable adults. You will assess risk, determine appropriate interventions and ensure decisions are made within the relevant legislative and safeguarding frameworks. This role requires an experienced practitioner who can work confidently and independently, using sound professional judgement to make critical decisions in challenging situations. You will work collaboratively with emergency services, health professionals and partner agencies while contributing to the delivery of high-quality safeguarding responses across the county. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced social work professional seeking a varied and rewarding role with additional responsibility, autonomy and the opportunity to make an immediate impact during emergencies.

Main duties of the job

As a Senior Practitioner within the Emergency Duty Team, you will provide out-of-hours safeguarding advice, emergency interventions and risk management for vulnerable children, families and adults. You will lead responses to urgent situations, support partner agencies and make critical decisions that protect people and promote their wellbeing during times of crisis.

About us

Oxfordshire County Council's Emergency Duty Team (EDT) provides a vital out-of-hours service to children, families and vulnerable adults across Oxfordshire. Operating outside normal office hours, the team responds to emergency situations where immediate intervention, safeguarding action or professional advice is required. Working evenings, nights, weekends and bank holidays, the EDT plays a critical role in protecting vulnerable people, coordinating emergency responses and providing professional support when other statutory services are unavailable. The service works closely with partner agencies to ensure risks are managed effectively and individuals receive the help they need during times of crisis.

Details

Date posted

18 September 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£46,142 to £49,282 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

VP65E6D651

Job locations

Oxford

OX3 8DD

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

About UsThe Emergency Duty Team is a critical part of our service to children, families and vulnerable adults in Oxfordshire. Our team covers all hours of the week that fall outside of the standard office hours and offers staff a dynamic, fast-paced role responding to those in our communities who require immediate help and support during emergencies out of hours. We are located at Barton Children's Centre, Oxford and there is office based working for evening and weekend day shifts

About the role

• To ensure the provision of an out of hours emergency response and/or intervention to, children young people and families, vulnerable adults, other agencies to address safeguarding concerns and reduce risks until normal office hours resume.
• To provide out of hours advice and guidance to professionals working with vulnerable adults, children, young people, and families.
• To be the first point of contact for professionals, children, families and vulnerable adults or members of the public who have a concern and are making an emergency out of hours referral to statutory services
• To contribute to and apply the Councils strategy to support vulnerable adults, children, and families through the provision of out of hours emergency responses.
• To provide service delivery in line with Oxfordshires principles and values of working with partners, vulnerable adults children, and families and within the relevant legislative framework.

About You

• To ensure the provision of an out of hours emergency response and/or intervention to, children young people and families, vulnerable adults, other agencies to address safeguarding concerns and reduce risks until normal office hours resume.
• To provide out of hours advice and guidance to professionals working with vulnerable adults, children, young people, and families.
• To be the first point of contact for professionals, children, families and vulnerable adults or members of the public who have a concern and are making an emergency out of hours referral to statutory services
• To contribute to and apply the Councils strategy to support vulnerable adults, children, and families through the provision of out of hours emergency responses.
• To provide service delivery in line with Oxfordshires principles and values of working with partners, vulnerable adults children, and families and within the relevant legislative framework.

Rewards and benefitsIt really is true that every single job role here contributes to bettering the lives of the people in our county - we want to do this for our employees too. We are proud of our strong flexible working culture, including the opportunity for flexibility on working hours and the use of technology to support agile working. We offer some of the very best learning and development opportunities to support your ongoing development.We have a generous holiday allowance which rises as you remain in employment with us up to 32 days, as well as giving you the option to buy additional holiday. You will also have access to a Local Government Pension Scheme with employer contributions of up to 19.9% of your salary; a range of local and national retail discounts; and a host of enhanced family friendly policies including carers leave and paid time off for volunteering.Due to the nature of this role, the salary also attracts a 15% uplift for working unsociable hours.Your office base may be subject to change as we are currently transitioning between temporary and permanent office locations due to the closure of County Hall. If this is applicable to you, you will be notified, but no reimbursement will apply in respect of travel.Our commitment to: Equality, Diversity and InclusionAt Oxfordshire County Council we are proud of our diverse workforce. Everyone is accepted for who they are, regardless of age, disability, gender identity, marital status, race, faith or belief, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, or on maternity or family leave. We have a number of staff network groups which provide peer support, education and safe spaces for all.Our commitment to: Guaranteed Interview SchemesAs a Disability Confident employer, we guarantee an interview for disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the job. We also guarantee interviews to care leavers who have completed further education and who meet the essential criteria for the job. For those leaving care without any further education, we guarantee an interview for our apprenticeships. We are also committed to helping and supporting those transitioning from HM Armed Forces to civilian life and guarantee an interview for those demonstrating the essential criteria for the role, within three years of leaving the service.Our commitment to: SafeguardingOxfordshire County Council are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. We expect all employees, workers and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect these commitments.Our commitment to: Flexible WorkingWe are open to discussions about flexible working, which can include flexi-time, part time working, job sharing, nine-day fortnights and annualised hours, depending on the requirements of the role and the service.

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Job description Job responsibilities About UsThe Emergency Duty Team is a critical part of our service to children, families and vulnerable adults in Oxfordshire. Our team covers all hours of the week that fall outside of the standard office hours and offers staff a dynamic, fast-paced role responding to those in our communities who require immediate help and support during emergencies out of hours. We are located at Barton Children's Centre, Oxford and there is office based working for evening and weekend day shiftsAbout the role To ensure the provision of an out of hours emergency response and/or intervention to, children young people and families, vulnerable adults, other agencies to address safeguarding concerns and reduce risks until normal office hours resume. To provide out of hours advice and guidance to professionals working with vulnerable adults, children, young people, and families. To be the first point of contact for professionals, children, families and vulnerable adults or members of the public who have a concern and are making an emergency out of hours referral to statutory services To contribute to and apply the Councils strategy to support vulnerable adults, children, and families through the provision of out of hours emergency responses. To provide service delivery in line with Oxfordshires principles and values of working with partners, vulnerable adults children, and families and within the relevant legislative framework.About You To ensure the provision of an out of hours emergency response and/or intervention to, children young people and families, vulnerable adults, other agencies to address safeguarding concerns and reduce risks until normal office hours resume. To provide out of hours advice and guidance to professionals working with vulnerable adults, children, young people, and families. To be the first point of contact for professionals, children, families and vulnerable adults or members of the public who have a concern and are making an emergency out of hours referral to statutory services To contribute to and apply the Councils strategy to support vulnerable adults, children, and families through the provision of out of hours emergency responses. To provide service delivery in line with Oxfordshires principles and values of working with partners, vulnerable adults children, and families and within the relevant legislative framework.Rewards and benefitsIt really is true that every single job role here contributes to bettering the lives of the people in our county - we want to do this for our employees too. We are proud of our strong flexible working culture, including the opportunity for flexibility on working hours and the use of technology to support agile working. We offer some of the very best learning and development opportunities to support your ongoing development.We have a generous holiday allowance which rises as you remain in employment with us up to 32 days, as well as giving you the option to buy additional holiday. You will also have access to a Local Government Pension Scheme with employer contributions of up to 19.9% of your salary; a range of local and national retail discounts; and a host of enhanced family friendly policies including carers leave and paid time off for volunteering.Due to the nature of this role, the salary also attracts a 15% uplift for working unsociable hours.Your office base may be subject to change as we are currently transitioning between temporary and permanent office locations due to the closure of County Hall. If this is applicable to you, you will be notified, but no reimbursement will apply in respect of travel.Our commitment to: Equality, Diversity and InclusionAt Oxfordshire County Council we are proud of our diverse workforce. Everyone is accepted for who they are, regardless of age, disability, gender identity, marital status, race, faith or belief, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, or on maternity or family leave. We have a number of staff network groups which provide peer support, education and safe spaces for all.Our commitment to: Guaranteed Interview SchemesAs a Disability Confident employer, we guarantee an interview for disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the job. We also guarantee interviews to care leavers who have completed further education and who meet the essential criteria for the job. For those leaving care without any further education, we guarantee an interview for our apprenticeships. We are also committed to helping and supporting those transitioning from HM Armed Forces to civilian life and guarantee an interview for those demonstrating the essential criteria for the role, within three years of leaving the service.Our commitment to: SafeguardingOxfordshire County Council are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. We expect all employees, workers and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect these commitments.Our commitment to: Flexible WorkingWe are open to discussions about flexible working, which can include flexi-time, part time working, job sharing, nine-day fortnights and annualised hours, depending on the requirements of the role and the service.Follow us on Social MediaStay up-to-date with the latest news and featured jobs from Oxfordshire County Council by following us onLinkedIn,Facebook,TwitterandInstagram.

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Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Oxfordshire County Council

Address

Oxford

OX3 8DD

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.oxfordshire.gov.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Oxfordshire County Council

Address

Oxford

OX3 8DD

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.oxfordshire.gov.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job summary

We are recruiting for a Healthcare Assistant to join our community-based team in Blackpool, North-West.

Main duties of the job

Working as part of our community-based team, you'll play a vital role in helping patients remain comfortable, safe and supported during the night, enabling them to stay in the place they choose to receive their care. You'll provide high-quality, person-centred care that focuses on dignity, comfort and individual needs at a time when compassionate support matters most.

As a lone worker, you'll be responsible for managing your own workload and responding appropriately to changing patient needs throughout the night. You'll deliver a range of personal and clinical care activities, including support with hygiene, nutrition, hydration, comfort and observation, while recognising when concerns need to be escalated to senior clinicians within the multidisciplinary team.

This role requires a confident, self-motivated Healthcare Assistant who is comfortable working independently in the community. You'll have a good understanding of palliative and end of life care, strong communication skills, and the ability to make sound decisions within your scope of practice while providing reassurance and support to patients and their families.

About us

Marie Curie is the UKs leading end-of-life charity. We are the largest non-NHS provider of end-of-life care in the UK, the only provider across all 4 nations, delivering community nursing and hospice care across the country, while providing information and support on all aspects of dying, death, and bereavement.Our leading research pushes the boundaries of what we know about good end-of-life, and our campaigns fight for a world where everyone gets to have the best possible quality of life while living with an illness, theyre likely to die from.

The care and support we provide is highly valued by the people we care for and their loved ones, but at present we are only reaching around 10% of dying people at the end of life.Right now, one in four people in the UK with a terminal illness, do not get the care or support they deserve at the end of their lives.

Job summary

At LUHFT everything we do works towards our mission of supporting our patients, staff and our local communities to lead happier, healthier, fairer lives. Our Domestic Team go the extra mile to make a Safe and clean environment for our patients, visitors. Cleaning at LUFT will include working to the National Standards of Cleaning 2025, which incorporates General Cleaning Duties, Floor Maintenance, Enhanced and Deep cleaning of patient area, clinics and offices. Do you want to be part of a Domestic Team that makes a difference ?

We have exciting vacancies within the Domestic Department at the Liverpool heart and chest hospital

Friday, Saturday, Sunday 8am-3pm 22.5hrs per week

You need to make sure your application does you justice and provides you with the best possible chance of getting an interview. This means reading the job description and person specification and taking time over your application demonstrating your skills and experience

Main duties of the job

Cleaning wards and clinics and offices to high standards.

Cleaning wards and clinics to high standards.

Adhering to infection control policy's and procedures

Cleaning experience essential for all posts

Cleaning external areas across the trust

A good understanding of written and verbal communication, you should be able to follow direction, and be able to work in the wider team and on you own. You will need to be physically fit to carry out duties including mopping, damp dusting, lifting and carrying

About us

Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust comprises Aintree University Hospital, Broadgreen Hospital & Royal Liverpool University Hospital.

We are part of NHS University Hospitals of Liverpool Group, formed on 1 Nov 2024 from the coming together of LUHFT and Liverpool Women's NHS Foundation Trust. The Group was born from a shared aim to improve the care we provide our patients.

UHLG is one of the largest employers in the region, with over 16,800 colleagues dedicated to caring for our communities - from birth and beyond.

For the 630,000 people across Merseyside, we are their local NHS. We provide general and emergency hospital care, alongside highly specialised regional services for more than two million people in the North West.

Job summary

Assistant Team Manager - Family Support & Safeguarding Join Oxfordshire County Council as an Assistant Team Manager and help lead the delivery of high-quality safeguarding and support services for children, young people and families. Working within the Family Support & Safeguarding Service, you will support the Team Manager in leading a team of social care professionals to ensure children receive timely assessments, effective interventions and appropriate support to improve outcomes and reduce risk. You will provide day-to-day practice oversight, contribute to service development and help ensure the consistent delivery of Oxfordshire's Family Safeguarding approach. The role combines leadership responsibilities with a continued focus on frontline practice. You will support staff development through supervision, coaching and guidance, help maintain high standards of practice and ensure children's plans progress effectively. Working closely with partner agencies and internal stakeholders, you will contribute to safeguarding decision-making and service improvement activity. We are looking for an experienced and motivated Social Worker who is registered with Social Work England and has a passion for leadership, relationship-based practice and improving outcomes for children and families. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to progress their management career while remaining closely connected to practice and service delivery.

Main duties of the job

As an Assistant Team Manager within Family Support & Safeguarding, you will support the Team Manager in leading a social work team, overseeing practice, developing staff and ensuring children and families receive effective safeguarding and support services. You will help drive high-quality practice while contributing to service improvement and positive outcomes.

About us

Oxfordshire County Council Children, Education & Families is committed to helping children, young people and families thrive through high-quality, relationship-based practice. Using restorative approaches and the Family Safeguarding Model, we work alongside families to build on strengths, improve outcomes and create lasting positive change. As a consistently Good-rated Ofsted authority, Oxfordshire continues to invest in childrens services, creating opportunities for innovation, learning and progression. We believe great outcomes are achieved through strong leadership, collaborative working and a commitment to continuous improvement. Our culture encourages people to think differently, develop professionally and make a genuine difference to the lives of children and families across the county.

Details

Date posted

18 September 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£51,928 to £55,255 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

VPE25D740C

Job locations

Oxford

OX26 6WD

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Together, we're shaping children's social care for the future. Every day, our colleagues are helping to transform the lives of the residents of Oxfordshire.

In our Children, Education & Families directorate, we're committed to delivering lasting change, by helping the children, young people, and families of Oxfordshire to thrive. We know the importance of building relationships, empowering people, and building on strengths and this is reflected in our restorative, relational practice approach.

We've been consistently rated as "good" by Ofsted, but we are not content with that; we are ambitious and want to do even better! We're a financially stable local authority which is committed to investing in Children, Education and Families to ensure that we have the resources we need to make a real difference to the families we work with - including successful operation of our transformational model Family safeguarding approach.About UsTogether, were the moment makers and were focussed on making every day the best it can be for our residents. Whatever you do here, youll look around and say, I make a difference. Because were all creating lasting change to peoples lives in Oxfordshire.Everyday youll be challenged in a new way, supported by your team, in an organisation that is free thinking, flexible, and helps people achieve their ambitions. Were not afraid to do things differently and our dynamic culture means this is a place where new ideas are embraced, and innovation thrives.We believe that together, our differences make us stronger, and that diversity is the foundation for innovation. Here, you can create a unique career for yourself while raising the bar for the future of childrens social care.Are you in?About the RoleJoin our dedicated team at OCC as an Assistant Team Manager!You will play a crucial role in ensuring that children, young people and families in need of help and protection receive timely, high quality assessments and support. Your efforts will help identify and meet their needs, reduce risks and safeguard their wellbeing.

Key responsibilities include:

• Assistant Team Management: Support the team manager to lead a team to deliver exceptional services to vulnerable children and families.
• Service Development: Support the Service Manager in the continual development, delivery and review of services to maximise life chances and implement permanency plans for children.
• Practice Model: Ensure adherence to Oxfordshire's Family Safeguarding practice model, including effective group supervision and timely progression of children's plans.
• Policy Compliance: Ensure all relevant County policies and procedures are followed, and concerns are raised appropriately.

About youYoure free-thinking and brave, and that sets you apart. Youll be supportive and energised; you dont accept the norm if it can be done better - finding answers through exploration and courage. Just as importantly, you will embody our values in everything you do.Fundamentally, youll be passionate about delivering stand-out public services, because were here to make every moment the best it can be for the residents of Oxfordshire.This is an opportunity for a proactive and passionate leader to join our team and develop our service. You will be a competent and dedicated manager who has insight and experience of the needs of care leavers. Does this sound like you? If so, we look forward to receiving your application!

To apply, you will need:

• Social Work Qualification and registration with Social Work England
• Ability to form positive working relationships with children, families and a range of colleagues across agencies
• Ability to engage children, young people families who are resistant to intervention Please refer to the job description attached for a full list of essential criteria.

Curious to learn more? Contact our friendly team for a confidential and informative chat!Charlotte Philip, Service Manager: [email protected] Joel Carvalho, Assistant Director Family Support & Safeguarding: [email protected]

Rewards & BenefitsIt really is true that every single job role here contributes to bettering the lives of the people in our county - we want to do this for our employees too. We are proud of our strong flexible working culture, including the opportunity for flexibility on working hours and the use of technology to support agile working. We offer some of the best learning and development opportunities to support your ongoing development.

• We have a generous holiday allowance which rises as you remain in employment with us up to 33 days.
• Option to buy additional holiday.
• Access to a Local Government Pension Scheme with employer contributions of up to 19.9% of your salary.
• A range of local and national retail discounts
• A host of enhanced family friendly policies including carers leave and paid time off for volunteering.

Our commitment to Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion At Oxfordshire County Council we are proud of our diverse workforce. Everyone is accepted for who they are, regardless of age, disability, gender identity, marital status, race, faith or belief, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, or on maternity or family leave. We have a number of staff network groups which provide peer support, education, and safe spaces for all.Our commitment to Guaranteed Interview Schemes As a Disability Confident employer, we guarantee an interview for disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the job. We also guarantee interviews to care leavers who have completed further education and who meet the essential criteria for the job. For those leaving care without any further education, we guarantee an interview for our apprenticeships.We are also committed to helping and supporting those transitioning from HM Armed Forces to civilian life and guarantee an interview for those demonstrating the essential criteria for the role, within three years of leaving the service.Our commitment to Safeguarding Oxfordshire County Council are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and adults. We expect all employees, workers, and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect these commitments.

Follow us on social mediaStay up-to-date with the latest news and featured jobs from Oxfordshire County Council by following us on LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

If you encounter any technical issues with the application system, please contact us at: [email protected]

Job description Job responsibilities Together, we're shaping children's social care for the future. Every day, our colleagues are helping to transform the lives of the residents of Oxfordshire.In our Children, Education & Families directorate, we're committed to delivering lasting change, by helping the children, young people, and families of Oxfordshire to thrive. We know the importance of building relationships, empowering people, and building on strengths and this is reflected in our restorative, relational practice approach.We've been consistently rated as "good" by Ofsted, but we are not content with that; we are ambitious and want to do even better! We're a financially stable local authority which is committed to investing in Children, Education and Families to ensure that we have the resources we need to make a real difference to the families we work with - including successful operation of our transformational model Family safeguarding approach.About UsTogether, were the moment makers and were focussed on making every day the best it can be for our residents. Whatever you do here, youll look around and say, I make a difference. Because were all creating lasting change to peoples lives in Oxfordshire.Everyday youll be challenged in a new way, supported by your team, in an organisation that is free thinking, flexible, and helps people achieve their ambitions. Were not afraid to do things differently and our dynamic culture means this is a place where new ideas are embraced, and innovation thrives.We believe that together, our differences make us stronger, and that diversity is the foundation for innovation. Here, you can create a unique career for yourself while raising the bar for the future of childrens social care.Are you in?About the RoleJoin our dedicated team at OCC as an Assistant Team Manager!You will play a crucial role in ensuring that children, young people and families in need of help and protection receive timely, high quality assessments and support. Your efforts will help identify and meet their needs, reduce risks and safeguard their wellbeing.Key responsibilities include: Assistant Team Management: Support the team manager to lead a team to deliver exceptional services to vulnerable children and families. Service Development: Support the Service Manager in the continual development, delivery and review of services to maximise life chances and implement permanency plans for children. Practice Model: Ensure adherence to Oxfordshire's Family Safeguarding practice model, including effective group supervision and timely progression of children's plans. Policy Compliance: Ensure all relevant County policies and procedures are followed, and concerns are raised appropriately.About youYoure free-thinking and brave, and that sets you apart. Youll be supportive and energised; you dont accept the norm if it can be done better - finding answers through exploration and courage. Just as importantly, you will embody our values in everything you do.Fundamentally, youll be passionate about delivering stand-out public services, because were here to make every moment the best it can be for the residents of Oxfordshire.This is an opportunity for a proactive and passionate leader to join our team and develop our service. You will be a competent and dedicated manager who has insight and experience of the needs of care leavers. Does this sound like you? If so, we look forward to receiving your application!To apply, you will need: Social Work Qualification and registration with Social Work England Ability to form positive working relationships with children, families and a range of colleagues across agencies Ability to engage children, young people families who are resistant to intervention Please refer to the job description attached for a full list of essential criteria. Curious to learn more? Contact our friendly team for a confidential and informative chat!Charlotte Philip, Service Manager: [email protected] Joel Carvalho, Assistant Director Family Support & Safeguarding: [email protected] & BenefitsIt really is true that every single job role here contributes to bettering the lives of the people in our county - we want to do this for our employees too. We are proud of our strong flexible working culture, including the opportunity for flexibility on working hours and the use of technology to support agile working. We offer some of the best learning and development opportunities to support your ongoing development. We have a generous holiday allowance which rises as you remain in employment with us up to 33 days. Option to buy additional holiday. Access to a Local Government Pension Scheme with employer contributions of up to 19.9% of your salary. A range of local and national retail discounts A host of enhanced family friendly policies including carers leave and paid time off for volunteering.Our commitment to Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion At Oxfordshire County Council we are proud of our diverse workforce. Everyone is accepted for who they are, regardless of age, disability, gender identity, marital status, race, faith or belief, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, or on maternity or family leave. We have a number of staff network groups which provide peer support, education, and safe spaces for all.Our commitment to Guaranteed Interview Schemes As a Disability Confident employer, we guarantee an interview for disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the job. We also guarantee interviews to care leavers who have completed further education and who meet the essential criteria for the job. For those leaving care without any further education, we guarantee an interview for our apprenticeships.We are also committed to helping and supporting those transitioning from HM Armed Forces to civilian life and guarantee an interview for those demonstrating the essential criteria for the role, within three years of leaving the service.Our commitment to Safeguarding Oxfordshire County Council are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and adults. We expect all employees, workers, and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect these commitments.Follow us on social mediaStay up-to-date with the latest news and featured jobs from Oxfordshire County Council by following us on LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.If you encounter any technical issues with the application system, please contact us at: [email protected]

Person Specification

General Requirements

Essential

• Please refer to job description above

Desirable

• Please refer to job description above

Person Specification General Requirements Essential Please refer to job description above Desirable Please refer to job description above

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Oxfordshire County Council

Address

Oxford

OX26 6WD

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.oxfordshire.gov.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Oxfordshire County Council

Address

Oxford

OX26 6WD

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.oxfordshire.gov.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job summary

We are looking for a dynamic and enthusiastic registered nurse or mental health nurse to work in the Community Eating Disorder Service (CEDS). This role will predominately be in our physical health team but there is also the opportunity to undertake other areas of work in the main team alongside this.

CEDS is an established multidisciplinary team which provides a service to individuals with a moderate to severe Eating Disorders.

The successful candidates will undertake the physical health aspects of the individuals care in accordance with their care plan. There is also the opportunity to undertake assessments and support therapeutic interventions within the wider team. The post holder will need to be prepared to travel clinics in Exeter, Torbay and North Devon.

Experience in undertaking physical health tests/observation and or mental health is desirable but not essential, full training will be provided. An interest in the treatment and management of eating disorders is essential.

We are looking for a clinician with excellent communication skills who enjoys working as part of a multi-disciplinary team. We need someone who is able to be flexible and deal with situations that can be unpredictable whilst remaining calm and patient focused.

Current CEDS team members includes speciality Doctors, GPS, Psychological Therapists, Specialist Mental Health Practitioners, Dietitians, Peer Support Worker, Physical Health Clinicians and Administrators.

Main duties of the job

• To work closely with other multi-disciplinary team members in the assessment of clients needs and provision of treatment to individuals with a diagnosis of an Eating Disorder.
• To provide individual psychoeducation to patients and their family/carers especially in relation to the physical health complications associated with an eating disorder
• To ensure that clinical and professional standards are maintained.
• To assess care needs, develop, implement and evaluate individual care plans & risk assessments
• To undertake physical health assessments including observations i.e. blood pressure, weigh checks, Pulse, ECGs and take bloods.
• Facilitation, promotion and supervision of education and audit.
• To promote and improve quality of service provided.

About us

About Devon Partnership Trust

We provide mental health, learning disability and neurodiversity services, as well as a range of specialist & secure services for the wider south west region & nationally. We are passionate about promoting good mental health & wellbeing. We strive to use the expertise & resources within our organisation, and through our partnerships, to deliver high quality services that are safe & focused on people's recovery.

We are committed to developing a culture of coproduction, involving patients, families & carers in everything we do

Our values

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

We are committed to being an inclusive employer & applications are encouraged & welcomed from all sections of the community, regardless of any protected characteristics as governed by the Equality Act 2010. Part time & flexible working applications will be considered & supported, where possible. We particularly encourage applicants with lived experience of mental health conditions, neurodiversity or learning disabilities. We are a Disability Confident Leader.