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Family Key Worker - Tide House

Location: Tide House, Bideford, DevonRole Type: Office based (no home working)Reporting To: Registered ManagerAbout Tide House Tide House is a Residential Family Assessment Centre rated as ‘Good’ by Ofsted (August 2025). We undertake parenting assessments for up to five families placed with us, providing ‘expert evidence’ to support families, local authorities and care proceedings. Families have self-contained accommodation of 1-3 bedrooms, allowing us to support families with multiple parents and children. Tide House utilises relational approaches to support families to care for their children in a safe and consistent way, alongside undertaking the required assessment of them, as directed by the Local Authority or Court.The role The purpose of this role is to provide consistent safeguarding oversight, practical support and evidence-informed assessment input for families during their placement at Tide House, while working closely with the wider multi-disciplinary team. As a Family Key Worker, you will have a primary responsibility for supporting the safeguarding of children during their time at Tide House. Alongside day-to-day monitoring, support and safeguarding work with families, you will use your skills and experience to gather evidence and contribute to the parenting assessment led by the Social Worker. The Family Key Worker also takes a lead role in ensuring the child’s needs are understood and responded to during the assessment period, and in coordinating the family placement plan.You will be joining a multi-disciplinary team that includes Social Workers, Therapists, Assessment Support Workers and Family Key Workers. The team is highly skilled and experienced in supporting families with a wide range of needs, including mental ill health, substance use, learning disabilities, domestic abuse and past trauma. There is a clear focus at Tide House on encouraging parents to do things themselves, and for us to assess this, rather than stepping in to do things for them. This role has an important safeguarding responsibility, both for the families you directly work with and as part of the wider safeguarding culture throughout the organisation. Close support, clear communication and regular recording all help to ensure children at Tide House are kept safe and that their wellbeing is promoted. This role must be undertaken fully in the office, as it involves direct safeguarding oversight, in person support to families, timely communication with colleagues and access to placement information and monitoring systems. Working hours are 08:00 – 16:00, Monday to Friday plus part of the on-call rota.The successful candidate will have: Professional experience of support or care for children and/or vulnerable adults The ability to balance the need to support a family with the need to assess what they are able to do for themselves A commitment to safeguarding A trauma-informed approach to working with parents, whilst ensuring a child-focus to the assessmentExperience of producing accurate written records and using technology effectively to support assessment and safeguarding practice An ability to communicate effectively, verbally and in writing The confidence to role model best practice and support the development of colleagues A commitment to professional developmentWhat we offer at Tide House:- A warm, person‑centred organisation making a real difference A homely, nurturing environment where people feel valued Small enough for strong relationships, big enough for real opportunities A supportive culture focused on improving lives every day - Clear values and meaningful purpose Everything we do is centred around safety, wellbeing and getting it right for families A commitment to delivering the best possible outcomes for families through consistent, high quality and relational practice A shared vision that everyone is part of and contributes to - Supportive, visible and experienced leadership Managers who listen, guide and actively support you A collaborative multi‑disciplinary approach Friendly and approachable leadership team Regular 1:1 and group supervision Robust, supportive induction Structured induction programme to help you feel confident in your role o Hands-on learning and guidance from experienced staffShadowing shifts and ongoing mentoring- Shadowing shifts and ongoing mentoringWe invest in developing your skills and career Training and qualifications funded (by agreement) Pathways for progression into different roles- Meaningful rewards Highly competitive salary Paid annual leave (33 days, inclusive of Bank Holidays for this role) Paid sick leave Private healthcare Company pension Paid flu vaccine o Paid eye care Annual staff celebration and social event - Excellent IT systems Bespoke, in-house, case management system Responsive, in-person IT support Easy-to-use systems that help you succeed in your role Tools designed to make your work smoother and more efficient- A great working environment A calm, positive and well-maintained office setting Tea, coffee and biscuits, as needed! A team culture built on kindness, respect and collaboration A supportive atmosphere where everyone looks out for each otherJob description Please see attached.Safeguarding Tide House is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and adults. Safer recruitment practices are followed to ensure all candidates are suitable to work with vulnerable individuals. This includes robust vetting procedures, comprehensive pre‑employment checks, and an expectation that all staff uphold our safeguarding policies at all times. This role, as it involves regulated activity, will require an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, verification of identity, scrutiny of employment history, and the gathering of suitable references. Equal opportunities Tide House is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to ensuring that no applicant or employee is discriminated against directly or indirectly as a result of any protected characteristic. On-call This role includes an expectation of being ‘on-call’ approximately one week in five, which equates to approximately 10 weeks per year.How to apply If you would like to apply, then please complete the application form which can be found here: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/e/EFTbGFx8DJIf you would like an informal discussion about this opportunity, then please contact Charlotte Parker-Hall on 01237 237120.

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Exeter, Devon
Full Time
£26,824 - £28,598 per annum

Permanent Full time 37 hours per week Devon County Council’s Traffic Management Group is seeking enthusiastic and self-motivated applicants for Network Coordination Technician posts. What we're looking for You will work within a team managing applications from works promoters to perform street works on Devon's highways. You will monitor network activity compliance and deal with the coordination, assessment and approval or rejection of permit applications. Excellent communication and IT skills are necessary as the function is mainly computer based involving frequent liaison with utility company representatives and their contractors to process permit applications to ensure the network asset is protected. Some familiarity with legislation related to highways and traffic management will be beneficial, particularly the New Roads & Street Works Act 1991 but not essential. You will process permit applications of a low impact nature checking the information provided and resolving any issues before granting or rejecting. What you'll be doing A flexible approach is required working within a larger team with Coordination Officers who manage complex high impact permits and road closure applications. You will need to develop specialist knowledge in related areas and will be allocated administrative tasks as required within the team including interrogation of systems to identify offences or assist with performance or financial monitoring tasks. You may be required to gather relevant information to assist in responding to customer complaints or to assist managers in doing so and occasionally, you may be expected to travel to meetings. Our offer to you Working for Devon County Council (DCC) has all the benefits that you can expect from a large employer. In return for the vital contribution that you make, we offer: 26 days annual leave per year (rising with length of service) plus Bank Holidays effective from 1 April 2024. Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme - more information can be found on the Peninsula Pensions website. Access to our confidential Employee Assistance Programme – available 24/7 to support you with personal and work life. Flexible working opportunities, including home-working (subject to the needs of the role). Discounts from local and high street retailers through the Devon Discounts scheme. If you would like further information please contact Keith Curran or Karen Robson on 01392382085 or 01392383526. How to apply Please ensure when completing your application form that you provide a supporting statement which demonstrates how you meet the essential and desirable criteria as described in the person specification of the job description. Applications may not be taken forwards if the supporting statement is not adequately completed. Internal Applicants, please note: If you are an existing DCC employee, please use your iTrent Employee Self Service (ESS) details to log in and apply. Click ‘Apply Now’ to view the job description DCC embraces the positive benefits of a diverse workforce and is committed to providing an environment that is inclusive and safe. We welcome applications from people who share our commitment to stop discrimination, challenge inequality and promote diversity across Devon. More information can be found on our  Equality and Diversity webpages .  For details on the use of AI in applications and Devon County Council’s use of AI in Recruitment please see Use of AI in Our Recruitment Processes - Working for Devon | Devon County Council Happy to Talk Flexible Working  - The Council offers flexible working arrangements in terms of when and where people work e.g. hybrid working, part-time, condensed hours etc.   We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.  This role requires the ability to fulfil all spoken aspects of the role with confidence and fluency in English.  Personal data we collect from you will be processed in accordance with the  Applicant privacy notice .  For more information about Working for Devon please visit  our Working for Devon page .  We cannot consider visa sponsorship at this time. UK Right to Work is required.   For further guidance on right to work in the UK, please visit:  Work in the UK - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk).   Reference: REQ010083

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Fixed term until 31st March 2029 Be there when families need support most. Do you have a passion for working directly with children, young people and families? Do you believe in the power of early intervention, strong relationships and community support to change lives? Devon's Best Start Family Hubs are transforming how families access help. As part of our ambitious Best Start in Life vision, we're bringing together services, communities and resources to ensure every child has the opportunity to thrive and every family can access support when they need it. We're looking for enthusiastic and compassionate Family Hub Support Workers to join our growing team. The Role You'll work directly with babies, children, young people and families, delivering advice, guidance, targeted interventions and group programmes that improve outcomes and build resilience. With a particular focus on Best Start in Life support from pregnancy to age 5, you'll help families give their children the very best start, while also contributing to the wider Best Start Family Hubs offer for children and young people aged 0-19, and up to 25 for those with SEND. Using a whole-family approach, you'll provide support in homes, local communities, Family Hubs and through our growing digital offer. Working alongside colleagues from health, education, children's services and the voluntary sector, you'll help families build confidence, strengthen support networks, access the right help at the right time, and improve their long-term wellbeing and life chances. We're Looking For Someone Who: Has experience working with children, young people and families. Is confident delivering individual and group support. Understands safeguarding and Early Help. Builds positive and trusting relationships. Is enthusiastic, organised and solutions-focused. Is passionate about helping families thrive Why Join Us? This is an opportunity to make a genuine difference to families every day while helping shape the future of Family Hubs across Devon. You'll join a passionate team committed to: Putting children and families at the heart of everything we do. Delivering innovative, community-based support. Listening to family voices and lived experience. Working together to achieve better outcomes. Building stronger families, stronger communities and brighter futures. What We Offer Alongside a rewarding career and the opportunity to make a real difference, we offer: Flexible and hybrid working opportunities. Generous annual leave entitlement. Local Government Pension Scheme. Extensive learning and development opportunities. Supportive management and professional supervision. The opportunity to help shape the future of Family Hubs in Devon. These roles are fixed term to 31/03/2029 therefore we are able to offer posts as secondments opportunities if requested and approved. If you require further information or guidance on the Devon County Council Secondment policy this can be found here: Secondments - Inside Devon (Staff transfers (TUPE), joint working arrangements and secondments) - tasks and guides. Alternatively please speak to your line-manager as required. We have opportunities across our 3 localities (South and West, North and Mid, Exeter and East). Please tell us your first and second preferred locality when submitting your application. We will aim to appoint successful candidates to their preferred locality wherever possible, balancing this with the needs of the service and local workforce requirements. For an informal conversation about this opportunity or to find out more about the role, please contact Cathryn Hewitt Cathryn.hewitt@devon.gov.uk , Kate Freeman kate.freeman@devon.gov.uk or Sam King samantha.king@devon.gov.uk . Together, we're building stronger families, stronger communities and brighter futures across Devon. So, join us in shaping Devon's Best Start Family Hubs, helping every child get the best start in life and every family access the right support at the right time." How to apply Please ensure when completing your application form that you provide a supporting statement which demonstrates how you meet the essential and desirable criteria as described in the person specification of the job description. Applications may not be taken forwards if the supporting statement is not adequately completed. Internal Applicants, please note: If you are an existing DCC employee, please use your iTrent Employee Self Service (ESS) details to log in and apply. DCC embraces the positive benefits of a diverse workforce and is committed to providing an environment that is inclusive and safe. We welcome applications from people who share our commitment to stop discrimination, challenge inequality and promote diversity across Devon. More information can be found on our  Equality and Diversity webpages .  For details on the use of AI in applications and Devon County Council’s use of AI in Recruitment please see Use of AI in Our Recruitment Processes - Working for Devon | Devon County Council Happy to Talk Flexible Working  - The Council offers flexible working arrangements in terms of when and where people work e.g. hybrid working, part-time, condensed hours etc.   We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.  This role requires the ability to fulfil all spoken aspects of the role with confidence and fluency in English.  Personal data we collect from you will be processed in accordance with the  Applicant privacy notice .  For more information about Working for Devon please visit  our Working for Devon page .  We cannot consider visa sponsorship at this time. UK Right to Work is required.   For further guidance on right to work in the UK, please visit:  Work in the UK - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk).   This role requires a DBS disclosure. 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Family Hub Navigator

Devon
Full Time
£30,518 - £33,699 per annum

Fixed term until 31st March 2029 Be the connection that helps families thrive. Do you have a passion for working directly with children, young people and families? Do you believe in the power of early intervention, strong relationships and community support to change lives? Devon's Best Start Family Hubs are transforming how families access help. As part of our ambitious Best Start in Life vision, we're bringing together services, communities and resources to ensure every child has the opportunity to thrive and every family can access support when they need it. We're looking for 4 enthusiastic and compassionate Family Hub Navigators to join our growing team. The Role You'll be the local Early Help expert, championing Devon's Best Start in Life offer for babies, children and families from pregnancy to age 5, while also helping to shape and strengthen the wider Best Start Family Hubs offer for children and young people aged 0-19, and up to 25 for those with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND). Working across health, education, children's services and the voluntary and community sector, you'll connect families, professionals and communities to ensure support is available at the right time. You'll strengthen partnerships, support practitioners, champion family voice, and help develop an integrated Family Hubs network that improves outcomes for children, young people and families in our local communities. We're Looking For Someone Who: Has experience working with children, young people and families. Understands Early Help and safeguarding. Builds strong partnerships and trusted relationships. Is proactive, organised and solutions-focused. Is passionate about improving outcomes for families. Why Join Us? This is an opportunity to be part of one of the most exciting developments in children's services. You'll join a passionate team committed to: Putting children and families at the centre of everything we do. Building stronger communities. Developing innovative, evidence-informed practice. Working collaboratively across agencies and sectors. Creating lasting change for families across Devon. What We Offer Alongside a rewarding career and the opportunity to make a real difference, we offer: Flexible and hybrid working opportunities. Generous annual leave entitlement. Local Government Pension Scheme. Extensive learning and development opportunities. Supportive management and professional supervision. The opportunity to help shape the future of Family Hubs in Devon. These roles are fixed term to 31/03/2029 therefore we are able to offer as a secondment opportunities if requested and approved. If you require further information or guidance on the Devon County Council Secondment policy this can be found here: Secondments - Inside Devon (Staff transfers (TUPE), joint working arrangements and secondments) - tasks and guides. Alternatively please speak to your line-manager as required. We have opportunities across our 3 localities (South and West, North and Mid, Exeter and East). Please tell us your first and second preferred locality when submitting your application. We will aim to appoint successful candidates to their preferred locality wherever possible, balancing this with the needs of the service and local workforce requirements. For an informal conversation about this opportunity or to find out more about the role, please contact Cathryn Hewitt Cathryn.hewitt@devon.gov.uk , Kate Freeman kate.freeman@devon.gov.uk or Sam King samantha.king@devon.gov.uk . Together, we're building stronger families, stronger communities and brighter futures across Devon. So, join us in shaping Devon's Best Start Family Hubs, helping every child get the best start in life and every family access the right support at the right time." How to apply Please ensure when completing your application form that you provide a supporting statement which demonstrates how you meet the essential and desirable criteria as described in the person specification of the job description. Applications may not be taken forwards if the supporting statement is not adequately completed. Internal Applicants, please note: If you are an existing DCC employee, please use your iTrent Employee Self Service (ESS) details to log in and apply. DCC embraces the positive benefits of a diverse workforce and is committed to providing an environment that is inclusive and safe. We welcome applications from people who share our commitment to stop discrimination, challenge inequality and promote diversity across Devon. More information can be found on our  Equality and Diversity webpages .  For details on the use of AI in applications and Devon County Council’s use of AI in Recruitment please see Use of AI in Our Recruitment Processes - Working for Devon | Devon County Council Happy to Talk Flexible Working  - The Council offers flexible working arrangements in terms of when and where people work e.g. hybrid working, part-time, condensed hours etc.   We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.  This role requires the ability to fulfil all spoken aspects of the role with confidence and fluency in English.  Personal data we collect from you will be processed in accordance with the  Applicant privacy notice .  For more information about Working for Devon please visit  our Working for Devon page .  We cannot consider visa sponsorship at this time. UK Right to Work is required.   For further guidance on right to work in the UK, please visit:  Work in the UK - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk).   This role requires a DBS disclosure. Reference: REQ010434

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