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Educational Psychologist

£47,688 - £57,954 Soulbury A 3-8 plus SPA points pro rata to hours worked

There are new full and part time posts available as a result of new investment in our Educational Psychology team. This is a fantastic role where you Spennymoor

Recuriter: Durham County Council

Team Leader

Grade 8 £32,597 - £36,363

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Recuriter: Durham County Council

Panel Administrator

Grade 5 £26,403 - £28,598

An exciting new opportunity to join the panel team working full time, 37 hours per week. Your primary base will be Council Offices, Spennymoor. The r Spennymoor

Recuriter: Durham County Council

Senior Social Worker - Adults Emergency Duty/Approved Mental Health Professional

London Borough of Richmond upon Thames and London Borough of Wandsworth

£46,206 - £55,992

Senior Social Worker / Approved Mental ... Twickenham, Greater London

Recuriter: London Borough of Richmond upon Thames and London Borough of Wandsworth

36 hours per week (12 hours day shifts). Operating on a 4 week rolling rota. The current rota for this position does not include any weekend working. The team will provide quality care for our people, specialising in rehabilitation/reablement and sub-acu Northampton

Recuriter: West Northamptonshire Council