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You will be someone who is committed and passionate about the making the Camden 2025 values a reality to enable everyone to have the chance to succeed.</p>\n<p>This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act and will require an Enhanced DBS. 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Kingston's riverside location, fantastic retail offer, historic market place and church, parks and gardens all make Kingston town centre the vibrant space it is, and each of our district town centres (Surbiton, New Malden, Tolworth and Chessington) have something unique to offer.<br><br>Situated in Zone 6, Kingston is among the best-connected town centres in London - with direct train links from Kingston and Surbiton stations to Clapham Junction and London Waterloo, as well as Wimbledon for an interchange with the London Underground and Tramlink.<br><br>Kingston's people are innovative and entrepreneurial, and have a strong sense of community pride. The borough has been home to great industry and creativity for many years, reflected in assets such as the Rose Theatre, the International Youth Arts Festival and Kingston University, which boasts more new graduate business start-ups than any other.<br><br>We have seen tremendous generosity and compassion within our communities, particularly in response to COVID-19, which is a demonstration of Kingston's key strength. The council offers a strong level of support to vulnerable groups and those who need additional support, which has also increased significantly as a result of the pandemic. 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We're constantly striving to improve our ways of working so putting your ideas across however big or small; will be fully encouraged and supported by your colleagues and our dynamic and experienced management team.<br><br>In addition we offer a modern and flexible working environment for our staff supported by our IT infrastructure, Google Chromebooks and Google Apps, which have acted as a key enabler for collaborative and streamlined working. We operate hybrid working, a flexible working model which allows staff to work from a variety of locations and staff are not required to work within the office 5 days a week. 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Please ensure you refer to the requirements outlined in the job profile when completing your application. <br><br> The closing date is given as a guide. We reserve the right to close this vacancy once a sufficient number of applications has been received. Therefore, it is strongly advised that you complete and submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment. <br><br> We are committed to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) so all personal information that can identify job applicants e.g. name, title etc is completely anonymised during the shortlisting process. Our hiring managers review applications based on the knowledge, skills and experience demonstrated in your application, and how well these match the job profile. Our HR Shared Service with Sutton Council was recently recognised nationally for having the 'Best Inclusion and Diversity Programme' at the PPMA Excellence in People Management Awards 2023, something that we're incredibly proud of. <br><br> Hiring managers are encouraged to ensure that their interview panel is diverse, and representative of a range of protected characteristics, to help remove unconscious bias and ensure candidates are treated fairly during the selection process. Some characteristics may not be obvious, but our panels are diverse wherever possible. We have a number of measures in place to inform and support our approach, including mandatory EDI and unconscious bias training for all staff, safer recruitment training for diverse panel members, engaging with our staff networks and encouraging allyship. We are fully committed to removing barriers and enhancing the diversity of our workforce. <br> <br> Additional Information : <br> We are proud to be a diverse and welcoming Borough. Our aim is to create a workforce which reflects the community we serve, and staff feel a sense of belonging. We celebrate and respect differences and appreciate the value of having a diverse workforce. We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, particularly Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic, and disabled candidates, as these groups are currently under-represented in our workforce. <br><br> As a Disability Confident employer, we are committed to thinking differently about disability and taking action to improve how we recruit, retain and develop disabled people. 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Luton Rising is looking for a dedicated professional to lead the way in Project Time Management. In this key role, you'll be the go-to expert for ensuring our capital projects are completed on time, every time.<br> <br>You'll be responsible for creating detailed project schedules, identifying potential bumps in the road early, and recommending practical solutions to keep everything moving forward. Working closely with project managers and senior leaders, you'll ensure all projects align with our governance frameworks and strategic goals, while managing dependencies across multiple projects.<br> <br>If you're ready to make a real impact by helping us deliver our ambitious projects on schedule, we'd love to hear from you!<br><br><strong>About you</strong><br><strong>Key Skills and Experience You'll Bring:</strong><ul> <li>\n<strong>In-depth experience in Plan Schedule Management</strong>- establishing policies, procedures, and documentation for planning, developing, managing, and controlling project schedules.</li> <li>Proven experience in<strong>risk management, change management,</strong>and<strong>stakeholder engagement.</strong>\n</li> <li>Ability to<strong>develop clear project plans, contribute to business cases,</strong>and manage project documentation.</li> <li>Strong analytical skills with the ability to identify<strong>patterns, trends,</strong>and<strong>inconsistencies</strong>in data to produce meaningful reports and insights.</li> <li>Exceptional relationship-building skills, maintaining positive partnerships with colleagues, key partners, and stakeholders, fostering trust and collaboration.</li> <li>\n<strong>Project Management qualifications</strong>(PMQ, PPQ, or equivalent) or comparable experience.</li> </ul>Join us at Luton Rising and play a pivotal role in delivering complex projects on time, ensuring our ambitious goals are met with precision.<br><strong>About us</strong><br>Our ambitious <strong>Luton 2040 Vision</strong> - that no-one in Luton will have to live in poverty - is at the heart of everything we do. We recognise that our people are remarkable, talented, committed and passionate about serving our residents.<br> <br>The people of Luton depend heavily on this council - and that means our workforce! Are you ready to realise the remarkable and help us deliver our vision?<br><strong>Benefits</strong><br>We offer a range of excellent staff benefits which include:<br><br>- From 25 to 32 days' annual leave: linked to length of service and grade<br>- Buying annual leave scheme: buy up to 20 days additional annual leave<br>- Career Pathways: step up in your career or move into a specialist area<br>- Pension scheme: with generous employer contributions of up to 20.2 per cent (at July 2023) and 3x salary death in service grant<br>- Generous relocation package: up to £8,000 (subject to eligibility)<br>- Employee Assistance Programme: a free, 24/7 confidential counselling and wellbeing support service available to all employees, their partner or spouse and dependent children over 16 still living at home<br>- Work/life balance: flexible working options including working from home where possible. We welcome requests for flexible working arrangements including part-time hours and alternative working patterns<br>- Training and support: unlimited access to development courses, mentoring and support and clear career pathways<br>- Staff offers: includes discounts on your MOT, gym and fitness, restaurants and salons<br>- Arriva Travel Club: great value savings on local bus travel<br>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"GBP 45,718.00 - 48,710.00 per year;GBP 8,000.00","publishDate":"2025-03-15T02:04:15.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-03-21T00:00:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/af37ce6f-9a49-4cf2-9bc3-4eed1e2c4ca8.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"5ee2398f-13cb-415d-96d5-c88b2013ce11","title":"Vehicle Technician","employer":"Luton Borough Council","department":"","location":"Central Depot","locationType":3,"description":"<strong>About the job</strong><br><strong>Salary: £35,235 - £37,938 a year pro rata</strong><br><strong>Hours per week: 37</strong><br><strong>Contract type: Fixed Term/Secondment for 3 months</strong><br> <br><strong>This position is available as a secondment opportunity for 3 months. If you are a permanent LBC employee, you must have written approval (an email will suffice) from your manager prior to applying and a copy will need to be submitted with your application. Please note: we will not be able to proceed with your application form without your manager's permission.</strong><br> <br>We are looking for a Vehicle Technician to join our Fleet Transport team. You'll be required to complete a comprehensive range of technical, technological and mechanical multi-skilled work including diagnosing, inspecting, servicing and repair of vehicles, plant and specialist equipment in a safe, efficient and economical manner, following current legislation, Luton Council's maintenance policy and all relevant Health & Safety policies.<br> <br>You will have the opportunity to work on a variety of different vehicles used across the Council. A tool allowance of £762.03 a year is eligible for this role and also unsociable hours payment (to be confirmed).<br><strong>About you</strong><br>The ideal candidate will have demonstrable experience of diagnosing, repairing and maintaining a range of heavy and light commercial vehicles and plant equipment. You'll need to be able to communicate effectively with others, including persuading and influencing customers and members of the public, ensuring you give clear instructions, advice, information and estimates of time and costs both verbally and in writing.<br> <br>Some experience of supervision within a workshop repair, maintenance facility or similar is essential. You must have knowledge of the application and practice of Health & Safety legislation within a vehicle maintenance and repair environment.<br> <br>A City and Guilds Full Technological Certificate, NVQ L3 or equivalent experience and training is essential, as well as a Category C driving license.<br><strong>About us</strong><br>Our ambitious <strong>Luton 2040 Vision</strong> - that no-one in Luton will have to live in poverty - is at the heart of everything we do. We recognise that our people are remarkable, talented, committed and passionate about serving our residents.<br> <br>The people of Luton depend heavily on this council - and that means our workforce! Are you ready to realise the remarkable and help us deliver our vision?<br><strong>Benefits</strong><br>We offer a range of excellent staff benefits which include:<br><br>- From 25 to 32 days' annual leave: linked to length of service and grade<br>- Buying annual leave scheme: buy up to 20 days additional annual leave<br>- Career Pathways: step up in your career or move into a specialist area<br>- Pension scheme: with generous employer contributions of up to 20.2 per cent (at July 2023) and 3x salary death in service grant<br>- Generous relocation package: up to £8,000 (subject to eligibility)<br>- Employee Assistance Programme: a free, 24/7 confidential counselling and wellbeing support service available to all employees, their partner or spouse and dependent children over 16 still living at home<br>- Work/life balance: flexible working options including working from home where possible. 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Working within the Economic Growth & Strategic Regeneration Service, you will help to create better work and jobs, support residents into stable employment, and increase the social and environmental impact of local investment, in line with the Council's 2040 Vision.<br> <br>You will be responsible for the full programme cycle, from identifying needs and engaging stakeholders to translating these requirements into well-defined projects that deliver tangible results. A core part of your role will be to champion community wealth building, working closely with Luton's key anchor institutions and council colleagues, including from Planning and Procurement, to maximise the benefits of local investment for Luton's people and businesses. Additionally, you will oversee events and workshops that raise awareness of opportunities and build the capacity for local businesses to bid. Furthermore, the role will also include commissioning and contract managing business support programmes, and devising the marketing strategies that support these, that help local businesses to capitalise on local opportunities so that Luton's economic growth is sustainable, inclusive, and aligned with regional and national priorities.<br> <br><strong>Please note this role does not attract sponsorship.</strong><br><strong>About you</strong><br>You will have extensive experience in successfully managing complex programmes and projects, ensuring they are delivered on time, within budget, and to a high standard. Your ability to build and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, businesses, and the local community will be essential in influencing and embedding new approaches to economic growth.<br> <br>You will be a strategic thinker with strong analytical skills, capable of interpreting data, identifying key trends, and developing innovative solutions to drive positive change. Excellent communication and presentation skills are essential, as you will be expected to prepare and present reports and briefings to senior leaders, elected members, and other key stakeholders.<br> <br>You will be highly organised, results-focused, and able to work under pressure while managing multiple priorities. A strong understanding of procurement, social value, economic development, regeneration and skills will be key to your success in this role. Additionally, a commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion, alongside a willingness to work flexibly and travel within the borough/region, will be important attributes for this position<br><strong>About us</strong><br>Our ambitious <strong>Luton 2040 Vision</strong> - that no-one in Luton will have to live in poverty - is at the heart of everything we do. We recognise that our people are remarkable, talented, committed and passionate about serving our residents.<br> <br>The people of Luton depend heavily on this council - and that means our workforce! Are you ready to realise the remarkable and help us deliver our vision?<br><strong>Benefits</strong><br>We offer a range of excellent staff benefits which include:<br><br>- From 25 to 32 days' annual leave: linked to length of service and grade<br>- Buying annual leave scheme: buy up to 20 days additional annual leave<br>- Career Pathways: step up in your career or move into a specialist area<br>- Pension scheme: with generous employer contributions of up to 20.2 per cent (at July 2023) and 3x salary death in service grant<br>- Generous relocation package: up to £8,000 (subject to eligibility)<br>- Employee Assistance Programme: a free, 24/7 confidential counselling and wellbeing support service available to all employees, their partner or spouse and dependent children over 16 still living at home<br>- Work/life balance: flexible working options including working from home where possible. We welcome requests for flexible working arrangements including part-time hours and alternative working patterns<br>- Training and support: unlimited access to development courses, mentoring and support and clear career pathways<br>- Staff offers: includes discounts on your MOT, gym and fitness, restaurants and salons<br>- Arriva Travel Club: great value savings on local bus travel<br>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"GBP 48,710.00 - 51,802.00 per year;GBP 8,000.00","publishDate":"2025-03-15T02:04:15.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-03-27T00:00:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/4965864b-472f-4ef6-a9ac-4e24ee453a9f.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"0b3ed0d1-5e43-4e0d-85bd-c214494a53e6","title":"Nursery Room Lead (Little Waves Nursery)","employer":"North Somerset Council","department":"","location":"To be confirmed","locationType":3,"description":"<strong>About Us</strong> <br> <br>North Somerset Council is committed to providing high-quality services to our community. We are committed to creating a fair, green, and more inclusive environment for all our residents. Join us and contribute to making a positive impact on our community.<br><br><strong>The Role</strong> <br> <br>Do you want a job that makes a difference to young children and families?<br><br>If you do, this is a unique career opportunity not to be missed!<br><br>We are seeking a dedicated Nursery Room Lead to join our team at Little Waves Community Nursery. Within this secondment role, you will be supported by an experienced Deputy and Nursery Manager, to develop new skills and access specific early years leadership training and coaching.<br><br>In this role, you will lead the room, ensuring staff deployment is effective and meets the needs of the children. You will support and oversee the teams lead areas within the room to ensure practice is developing. You will actively contribute and support high quality care and education to children aged 0-5 years attending the nursery, ensuring developmental needs are met and working positively in partnership with parents/carers whilst creating a safe and nurturing environment as part of the nursery team.<br><br><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong><ul> <li>To lead with the planning of the curriculum and delivery of the Early Years Foundation Stage; providing safe, creative and inclusive opportunities for children to learn and progress; organising equipment, setting up and facilitating activities.</li> </ul><ul> <li>To act as a Keyworker to a group of children (Approx 14 children based on 1fte), liaising closely with parents/carers to ensure needs are met and progress is made.</li> </ul><ul> <li>To be responsible for ensuring observations of children's learning and development takes place and that the team are determining the most appropriate next steps (ensuring holistic practice is always considered).</li> </ul><ul> <li>To ensure activities are carried out safely and responsibly in accordance with statutory requirements, informing management of concerns.</li> </ul><ul> <li>To follow all policies and procedures and to be mindful of risk assessments throughout day to day duties.</li> </ul><ul> <li>To take a lead on ensuring the provision in the room is of an outstanding quality, supporting and contributing to the settings Quality Improvement and documentation of children's learning experiences.</li> </ul> <br> <br><strong>This position is exempt under the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions) Order 1975 and is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check. </strong><br><br><strong>About You</strong> <br> <br>We are looking for an individual who is passionate about making a difference to young children and families, and who possesses the following skills and experience:<br><br><strong>Essential Criteria:</strong><ul> <li>Relevant Level 3 Childcare/Early Years qualification preferable minimum - level 4/5 more desirable.</li> </ul><ul> <li>Maths and English GCSE grade C or above, or equivalent.</li> </ul><ul> <li>An ability to observe and record children's learning and development; when required produce reports relating to this, i.e. IPP's (Individual Progress Plan).</li> </ul><ul> <li>Experience of working with children aged 0-5 and their families.</li> </ul><ul> <li>Understanding of North Somerset's Early Help process and how early intervention can support child development. (Common Assessment Framework).</li> </ul><ul> <li>Understanding of child protection/safeguarding and how this can impact on all aspects of child development, including completion of Safeguarding course.</li> </ul><br> <br><strong>Desirable Criteria:</strong><ul> <li>Has an understanding and awareness of relevant legislation and guidance including, but not exclusively, EYFS, Statutory guidance, SEND, Prevent Duty, relevant safeguarding documents.</li> </ul><ul> <li>Ability to work independently using own initiative.</li> </ul><ul> <li>Ability to work effectively as part of and lead in the room a motivated.</li> </ul><ul> <li>Ability to demonstrate and promote outstanding practice in line with the nursery's ethos.</li> </ul><ul> <li>To be a caring, friendly, approachable, inclusive professional with a strong enthusiasm towards working holistically with children.</li> </ul><br> <br> <strong>What We Offer</strong> <br> <br>At North Somerset Council, we value our employees and provide a supportive and inclusive work environment.<br><br>We offer:<ul> <li>Competitive salary and benefits</li> <li>Flexible working arrangements</li> <li>Local Government Pension</li> <li>Opportunities for professional development</li> <li>Inclusive Staff groups including Carers, Disabled, LGBTQ+, REACH (Race, Ethnicity, and Cultural Heritage), and Young Staff Forums</li> <li>Opportunity to purchase up to an additional 10 days annual leave each year</li> <li>Dedicated in house Wellbeing Team</li> <li>Salary sacrifice Cycle to Work and Electric Vehicle schemes</li> </ul> <br> <br>Further details of our excellent rewards package can be found in our <strong>Benefits booklet</strong> .<br><br><strong>How to Apply</strong> <br> <br>If you share our <strong>vision and values</strong> and are ready to make an impact to North Somerset, please select the <strong>apply online</strong> button below. If you are interested in this exciting opportunity, please submit your application by 11.59pm on the application closing date. When completing our online application form, please detail how you meet the essential criteria for the role.<br><br><strong>Contact Information</strong> <br> <br>For further information about the role, please contact <strong>Lucy Thie</strong>, <strong>Nursery Manager</strong>, at <strong>lucy.thie@n-somerset.gov.uk</strong> or <strong>01934 427450</strong><br><br><strong>Important Information</strong> <br> <br>As a <strong>Disability Confident Leader</strong>, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the job role.<br><br><strong>Please note: </strong>We are currently only able to accept applications from candidates who have full permission to work in the UK.<br><br><strong>Equal Opportunities</strong> <br> <br>At North Somerset Council we want all our employees to feel valued and appreciated. We aim to ensure equality of opportunity and prevent discrimination irrespective of your sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion or belief, race, age, disability, including neurodiversity, if you are married or in a civil partnership or are pregnant or currently on maternity leave. We strive to create a workplace that reflects the communities we serve and where everyone feels empowered to bring their full, authentic selves to work. <br><br>We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment.","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"Level 5:- £27,711 - £30,060 per annum, pro rata","publishDate":"2025-03-15T00:00:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-03-24T00:00:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/12799116-ca13-4b40-a243-c65608278c14.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"3164e478-c86c-45f8-9963-c0eb7e9c3f99","title":"Social Worker - Adult Social Care South Locality","employer":"North Somerset Council","department":"","location":"To be confirmed","locationType":3,"description":"<strong>About Us</strong><br> <br>North Somerset Council is committed to providing high-quality services to our community. We are committed to creating a fair, green, and more inclusive environment for all our residents. Join us and contribute to making a positive impact on our community.<br><br><strong>The Role</strong><br> <br>We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Social Worker to join our Adult Locality South team. This is <strong>a</strong> well-established and supportive Adult Social Care Team based at Town Hall, Weston- super- Mare with hybrid working. The team covers Weston, Worle areas and surrounding villages. <br><br>In this role, you will; work within key legislative frameworks including the Care Act 2014, the Mental Capacity Act 2005 and the Mental Health Act 1983, you will make defensible decisions in partnership with people with care and support needs, supporting them to take positive risks in order to promote and balance their independence, safety and wellbeing.<br><br>As a Social Worker you will be undertaking Care Act Assessments, and co-producing care and support plans with individuals, identifying their strengths and assets to determine person-centred outcomes. You will undertake Mental Capacity Assessments and be involved in Best Interest Decision making. You will hold a manageable caseload and will have shared responsibility for coordinating safeguarding enquiries in a person-centred way.<br><br>You will use your social work knowledge, skills and values to promote the rights and choices of people with care and support needs.You will work in close partnership with people with care and support needs, their families, carers and a range of multi-agency partners to achieve desired and eligible outcomes.<br><br><strong>This position is exempt under the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions) Order 1975 and is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check. </strong><br><br><strong>Work Style</strong><br> <br>At North Somerset Council, we offer a hybrid working environment based on four distinct work styles. Depending on the role and personal circumstances, you will fall into one of these categories. However, please note that during the induction period, it may be necessary to spend more time in the office to support your learning and development. We are flexible and open to discussions about your preferred working style, and if you wish to be in the office more frequently, this can be negotiated.<br><br>This role falls into the category of <b>Flexible Worker</b> which means you can expect to work in the following way:<ul> <li>2-3 days in the office</li> <li>Works both from home and the office, depending on the task at hand.</li> <li>Training is provided to help balance work-life and manage time effectively, with an emphasis on communication for team touchpoints and planning in-office days for collaboration.</li> </ul><br> <br><strong>About You</strong><br> <br>We are looking for an individual who is passionate about Social Work, and who possesses the following skills and experience:<br><br><strong>Essential Criteria:</strong><br> <br><strong>Please refer to the attached Person Specification</strong><br><br><strong>Desirable Criteria:</strong><br> <br><strong>Please refer to the attached Person Specification</strong><br><br><b>We O<strong>ffer</strong></b><br> <br>At North Somerset Council, we value our employees and provide a supportive and inclusive work environment.<br><br>We offer:<ul> <li>Competitive salary and benefits</li> <li>Flexible working arrangements</li> <li>Local Government Pension</li> <li>Opportunities for professional development</li> <li>Inclusive Staff groups including Carers, Disabled, LGBTQ+, REACH (Race, Ethnicity, and Cultural Heritage), and Young Staff Forums</li> <li>Opportunity to purchase up to an additional 10 days annual leave each year</li> <li>Dedicated in house Wellbeing Team</li> <li>Salary sacrifice Cycle to Work and Electric Vehicle schemes</li> </ul> <br> <br>Further details of our excellent rewards package can be found in our <strong>Benefits booklet</strong> .<br><br><strong>How to Apply</strong><br> <br>If you share our <strong>vision and values</strong> and are ready to make an impact to North Somerset, please select the <strong>apply online</strong> button below. If you are interested in this exciting opportunity, please submit your application by 11.59pm on the application closing date. When completing our online application form, please detail how you meet the essential criteria for the role.<br><br><strong>Contact Information</strong><br> <br>For further information about the role, please contact Martin Chacku, Team Manager at martin.chacku@n-somerset.gov.uk or 07385 039 450<strong>.</strong><br><br><strong>Important Information</strong><br> <br>As a <strong>Disability Confident Leader</strong>, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the job role.<br><br><strong>Interview Date: </strong>To be confirmed<br><br><strong>Please note: </strong>We are currently only able to accept applications from candidates who have full permission to work in the UK.<br><br><strong>Equal Opportunities</strong><br> <br>At North Somerset Council we want all our employees to feel valued and appreciated. We aim to ensure equality of opportunity and prevent discrimination irrespective of your sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion or belief, race, age, disability, including neurodiversity, if you are married or in a civil partnership or are pregnant or currently on maternity leave. We strive to create a workplace that reflects the communities we serve and where everyone feels empowered to bring their full, authentic selves to work. <br><br>We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment.","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"Level 7: £34,314 -£37,035 to\\nLevel 8: £37,938- £40,476 \\n","publishDate":"2025-03-15T00:00:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-03-31T00:00:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/dfcc4ce7-29c9-49d9-a303-f44734026c7c.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"4afa3f29-c504-4896-99e5-5f66353faece","title":"Adult Social Care Worker - Mental Health","employer":"North Somerset Council","department":"","location":"To be confirmed","locationType":3,"description":"<strong>About Us</strong><br> <br>North Somerset is an attractive, rural local authority area which includes the popular coastal towns of Weston-Super-Mare, Clevedon and Portishead. Its coastline and the nearby Mendip Hills attract visitors from throughout the surrounding area. Bordering with Bristol, Bath and North East Somerset (BANES) and Somerset, and with easy access from the M5, North Somerset is easily commutable from a wide range of nearby towns and cities, making it a highly desirable place to work.<br> <br>North Somerset Council is dedicated to providing high-quality services to our community. We are committed to creating a fair, green, and more inclusive environment for all our residents. Join us and contribute to making a positive impact on our community.<br><br><strong>The Role</strong><br> <br>We are seeking to recruit a dedicated and experienced Adult Social Care Worker<br> <br>in the Recovery & Social Care integrated Mental Health service with North Somerset Council Adult Care and Avon and Wiltshire Mental Health Partnership Trust (AWP). <strong>This position is currently based at The Coast Resource Centre Worle. </strong><br><br>You will be working with adults of working age with severe and enduring mental illness providing a strengths based perspective within a multi disciplinary setting. You will be expected to undertake various duties, including Care Act (2014) assessments and reviews, work closely with social workers in the team to carry out best interest decision-making, capacity assessments, risk assessments, and provide intervention to maximise independence and wellbeing for the people in our service. Working closely with other professionals and agencies, you will ensure people using our service receive an excellent standard of social care alongside their mental health care.<br><br>You will work within key legislative frameworks such as the Care Act (2014), The Mental Health Act (1983) and the Mental Capacity Act (2005). In this role, you will undertake a number of diverse specialist or technical activities for adults with care and support needs within frameworks or assessments from other professionals, using skills that would be gained through formal qualifications and/or considerable relevant work experience. Roles at this level are expected to work unsupervised for much of the time, accessing and assessing information independently and can be undertaken by telephone, face to face in the community, office base or in service users' home.<br><br><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong><ul> <li>To work within the community Mental Health Recovery team to provided support and intervention for people with severe and enduring mental illness within the remit of adult social care within the integrated team. To work as part of MDT around the person to promote mental wellbeing, reduce and mitigate risk and promote positive outcomes for service uses.</li> <li>To work with service users and families/carers to provide advice and support, assess risk and care needs of service users under the Care Act and S117 to develop a framework for care plans/programme of intervention to meet their needs.</li> <li>With support of senior social workers carry out Mental Capacity Assessments and Best Interest decision making.</li> <li>To undertake a full range of social care and statutory tasks, provide social care knowledge within the integrated team.</li> <li>To provide timely review in line with Avon & Wiltshire Partnership and N-Somerset organisational procedures/polices and statutory duties.</li> </ul><br> <br><strong>This position is exempt under the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions) Order 1975 and is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check. </strong><br><br><strong>Work Style</strong><br> <br>At North Somerset Council, we offer a hybrid working environment based on four distinct work styles. Depending on the role and personal circumstances, you will fall into one of these categories. However, please note that during the induction period, it may be necessary to spend more time in the office to support your learning and development. We are flexible and open to discussions about your preferred working style, and if you wish to be in the office more frequently, this can be negotiated.<br><br>This role falls into the category of Flexible Worker which means you can expect to work in the following way:<br> <br> <ul> <li>2-3 days in the office</li> <li>Works both from home and the office, depending on the task at hand.</li> <li>Training is provided to help balance work-life and manage time effectively, with an emphasis on communication for team touchpoints and planning in-office days for collaboration.</li> </ul> <br><br><strong>About You</strong><br> <br>We are looking for an individual who is passionate about working in social care and mental health, and who possesses the following skills and experience:<br><br><strong>Essential Criteria:</strong><ul> <li>Vocational qualification or experience to NVQ level 3 or 4 relevant to the service user group or equivalent.</li> <li>Significant practical experience of working with in social care and Mental Health</li> <li>Sound assessment skills and ability to analyse eligible needs and think creatively to meet needs under the Care Act and S117</li> <li>Ability to write clear and concise reports which are consistent and of a high quality.</li> <li>Ability to work without close supervision and recognize personal and professional boundaries to seek advice when appropriate.</li> <li>Knowledge and understanding of safeguarding protocols and the threshold for service users and carers.</li> </ul>Ability to travel widely throughout North Somerset and out of area. Valid driving licence and own transport, is an essential condition for this role.<br><br><strong>What We Offer</strong><br> <br>At North Somerset Council, we value our employees and provide a supportive and inclusive work environment.<br><br>We offer:<ul> <li>Competitive salary and benefits</li> <li>Flexible working arrangements</li> <li>Local Government Pension</li> <li>Opportunities for professional development</li> <li>Inclusive Staff groups including Carers, Disabled, LGBTQ+, REACH (Race, Ethnicity, and Cultural Heritage), and Young Staff Forums</li> <li>Opportunity to purchase up to an additional 10 days annual leave each year</li> <li>Dedicated in house Wellbeing Team</li> <li>Parking permit to local care park</li> <li>Salary sacrifice Cycle to Work and Electric Vehicle schemes</li> </ul> <br><br>Further details of our excellent rewards package can be found in our <strong>Benefits booklet</strong> .<br><br><strong>How to Apply</strong><br> <br>If you share our <strong>vision and values</strong> and are ready to make an impact to North Somerset, please select the <strong>apply online</strong> button below. If you are interested in this exciting opportunity, please submit your application by 11.59pm on the application closing date. When completing our online application form, please detail how you meet the essential criteria for the role.<br><br><strong>Contact Information</strong><br> <br>For further information about the role, please contact <strong>Mel Williams, Recovery Integrated Team Manager</strong> on MelWilliams@nhs.net or Tel: <strong>01934 523700</strong> Direct number <strong>01934 317158.</strong><br><br><strong>Important Information</strong><br> <br>As a <strong>Disability Confident Leader</strong>, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the job role.<br><br><strong>Interview Date: </strong>Tuesday 22 April 2025.<br><br><strong>Please note: </strong>We are currently only able to accept applications from candidates who have full permission to work in the UK.<br><br><strong>Equal Opportunities</strong><br> <br>At North Somerset Council we want all our employees to feel valued and appreciated. We aim to ensure equality of opportunity and prevent discrimination irrespective of your sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion or belief, race, age, disability, including neurodiversity, if you are married or in a civil partnership or are pregnant or currently on maternity leave. We strive to create a workplace that reflects the communities we serve and where everyone feels empowered to bring their full, authentic selves to work. <br><br>We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment.","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"Level 6:- £31,067 - £33,366 per annum","publishDate":"2025-03-15T00:00:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-04-11T00:00:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/812db802-af65-4c32-b7d1-d4624b63d5f0.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"889e8eff-8d1e-4aac-982b-6b846dd673b0","title":"Senior Planning Officer","employer":"North Somerset Council","department":"","location":"To be confirmed","locationType":3,"description":"<strong>About Us</strong><br> <br>North Somerset Council is committed to providing high-quality services to our community. We are committed to creating a fair, green, and more inclusive environment for all our residents. Join us and contribute to making a positive impact on our community.<br><br><strong>The Role</strong><br> <br>We are seeking a Senior Planning Officer to join the Applications and Consents Team.<br><br>We are a well-staffed and high performing team that are responsible for facilitating and regulating land use changes in accordance with local and national policies and guidance. While this is a high-level description of what we do, we assess and decide planning applications to achieve the best planning outcomes. We must balance the competing interests of applicants, developers, neighbours, relevant stakeholders, and the public at large, as well as the economy and the environment.<br><br>North Somerset is a constrained area in planning terms with Green Belt, National Landscapes, extensive areas vulnerable to flooding, and other sensitive environments. Our challenges are wide ranging and as a result there will be plenty of opportunity to develop your career.<br><br><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong><ul> <li>Tasks relating to the processing and evaluation of planning and related applications to include site inspections, negotiation, and liaising with consultees.</li> <li>Preparation of reports under the officer delegation arrangements or to the committee.</li> <li>To prepare written statements in relation to a range of appeals and to present evidence, where appropriate, at hearings and committees.</li> <li>Manage effective relationships with applicants, agents, town and parish council's, consultees, council employees, and the public.</li> <li>See the attached career grade structure for further information.</li> </ul> <br><br><strong>Work Style</strong><br> <br>At North Somerset Council, we offer a hybrid working environment based on four distinct work styles. Depending on the role and personal circumstances, you will fall into one of these categories. However, please note that during the induction period, it may be necessary to spend more time in the office to support your learning and development. We are flexible and open to discussions about your preferred working style, and if you wish to be in the office more frequently, this can be negotiated.<br><br>This role falls into the category of Flexible Worker which means you can expect to work in the following way:<br> <br> <ul> <li><strong>Flexible Worker</strong></li> <ul> <li>2-3 days in the office</li> <li>Works both from home and the office, depending on the task at hand.</li> <li>Training is provided to help balance work-life and manage time effectively, with an emphasis on communication for team touchpoints and planning in-office days for collaboration.</li> </ul> </ul><br> <br><strong>About You</strong><br> <br>We are looking for an individual who is passionate about development management, and who possesses the following skills and experience:<br><br><strong>Essential Criteria:</strong><ul> <li>Undergraduate Degree in Town and Country Planning or equivalent.</li> <li>A minimum of 2 years' experience dealing with a wide range of planning issues.</li> <li>A broad knowledge of planning policy, legislation, processes and practices.</li> <li>Experience handling planning appeals.</li> <li>Valid driving licence and own transport, or be able to provide alternative, suitable method of travel.</li> </ul><br> <br><strong>Desirable Criteria:</strong><ul> <li>Master's Degree in Town and Country Planning or equivalent.</li> <li>Eligibility for membership of RTPI.</li> <li>Customer service experience.</li> </ul> <br> <br><strong>What We Offer</strong><br> <br>At North Somerset Council, we value our employees and provide a supportive and inclusive work environment.<br><br>We offer:<ul> <li>Competitive salary and benefits</li> <li>Flexible working arrangements</li> <li>Local Government Pension</li> <li>Opportunities for professional development</li> <li>Inclusive Staff groups including Carers, Disabled, LGBTQ+, REACH (Race, Ethnicity, and Cultural Heritage), and Young Staff Forums</li> <li>Opportunity to purchase up to an additional 10 days annual leave each year</li> <li>Dedicated in house Wellbeing Team</li> <li>Salary sacrifice Cycle to Work and Electric Vehicle schemes</li> </ul> <br> <br>Further details of our excellent rewards package can be found in our <strong>Benefits booklet</strong> .<br><br><strong>How to Apply</strong><br> <br>If you share our <strong>vision and values</strong> and are ready to make an impact to North Somerset, please select the <strong>apply online</strong> button below. If you are interested in this exciting opportunity, please submit your application by 11.59pm on the application closing date. When completing our online application form, please detail how you meet the essential criteria for the role.<br><br><strong>Contact Information</strong><br> <br>For further information about the role, please contact David Ditchett, Applications and Consents Service Manager at David.Ditchett@n-somerset.gov.uk <br><br><strong>Important Information</strong><br> <br>As a <strong>Disability Confident Leader</strong>, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the job role.<br><br><strong>Interview Date: </strong>Wednesday 02 April 2025.<br><br><strong>Please note: </strong>We are currently only able to accept applications from candidates who have full permission to work in the UK.<br><br><strong>Equal Opportunities</strong><br> <br>At North Somerset Council we want all our employees to feel valued and appreciated. We aim to ensure equality of opportunity and prevent discrimination irrespective of your sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion or belief, race, age, disability, including neurodiversity, if you are married or in a civil partnership or are pregnant or currently on maternity leave. We strive to create a workplace that reflects the communities we serve and where everyone feels empowered to bring their full, authentic selves to work. <br><br>We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment.","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"Career Graded Level 6: £31,067 to Level 7: £34,314","publishDate":"2025-03-15T00:00:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-03-23T00:00:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/a1065139-7640-4475-9d4b-621aab081dc8.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"1e07c081-be97-4206-a5e2-b69d10a4ed32","title":"Civil Enforcement & Asset Maintenance Officer","employer":"North Somerset Council","department":"","location":"To be confirmed","locationType":3,"description":"<b>This advert was originally advertised under reference EATA0008 and previous applicants need not apply.</b> <br><br><strong>About Us</strong><br> <br>North Somerset Council is committed to providing high-quality services to our community. We are committed to creating a fair, green, and more inclusive environment for all our residents. Join us and contribute to making a positive impact on our community.<br><br><strong>The Role</strong><br> <br>The Parking Services Team are looking to recruit an Asset Maintenance/Civil Enforcement Officer who will be responsible for the maintenance of equipment, machines, signage, general cleaning and some light grounds work. Within the role there will be a requirement to make Safety and legal checks in car parks and also be expected to be able to do limited patrols of Council car parks and on street areas covered by parking enforcement. You will be involved with car park marshalling, assisting at events and enforcement of parking restrictions and Public Space Protection Order (PSPO) offences across the whole of North Somerset district. The role also covers placing temporary restrictions in car parks and the highway as required and ensuring bus lane infrastructure is in place and in good condition. You will operate as an individual and with other team members and act as a Council ambassador while being consistent and fair, offering help and guidance to the public over a range of topics. You will be expected to have excellent communication skills and be professional at all times particularly when dealing with potential confrontational situations. Full uniform and training provided. <br><br><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong><ul> <li>Conduct regular inspections of parking assets to identify maintenance needs and ensure compliance with health and safety regulations.</li> <li>Schedule and oversee routine maintenance and repair works, working closely with contractors and internal teams</li> <li>Ability to gather and present evidence clearly and confidently</li> <li>Ensure all parking infrastructure, including payment machines and signage, is functioning correctly and meets accessibility standards.</li> <li>Respond promptly to maintenance issues and emergencies, providing technical solutions or escalating as needed</li> <li>Manage inventory of spare parts and maintenance equipment</li> <li>Enforcement of parking restrictions within car parks and on street areas across North Somerset</li> </ul><br> <br><strong>Valid driving licence and own transport, or be able to provide alternative, suitable method of travel is an essential condition for this role.</strong><br><br><strong>Work Style</strong><br> <br>At North Somerset Council, we offer a hybrid working environment based on four distinct work styles. Depending on the role and personal circumstances, you will fall into one of these categories. However, please note that during the induction period, it may be necessary to spend more time in the office to support your learning and development. We are flexible and open to discussions about your preferred working style, and if you wish to be in the office more frequently, this can be negotiated.<br><br>This role falls into the category of<strong> Mobile</strong><strong> Worker</strong> which means you can expect to work in the following way:<br> <br> <ul> <ul> <li>0-1 day in the office</li> <li>Includes field workers who primarily work remotely.</li> <li>Comes into the office for meetings or focused work. Virtual connections with the team are essential, with portable technology supporting work on the go.</li> </ul> </ul><br> <br><strong>About You</strong><br> <br>We are looking for an individual who is passionate about parking and who possesses the following skills and experience:<br><br><strong>Essential Criteria:</strong><ul> <li>Experience in asset maintenance, facilities management, or a related field</li> <li>Strong knowledge of maintenance practices and health and safety regulations.</li> <li>Ability to conduct site inspections and coordinate repair works</li> <li>Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail</li> <li>Effective communication skills, with the ability to liaise with contractors and stakeholders</li> <li>Basic IT skills for record-keeping and reporting</li> </ul><br> <br><strong>What We Offer</strong><br> <br>At North Somerset Council, we value our employees and provide a supportive and inclusive work environment.<br><br>We offer:<ul> <li>Competitive salary and benefits</li> <li>Flexible working arrangements</li> <li>Local Government Pension</li> <li>Opportunities for professional development</li> <li>Inclusive Staff groups including Carers, Disabled, LGBTQ+, REACH (Race, Ethnicity, and Cultural Heritage), and Young Staff Forums</li> <li>Opportunity to purchase up to an additional 10 days annual leave each year</li> <li>Dedicated in house Wellbeing Team</li> <li>Salary sacrifice Cycle to Work and Electric Vehicle schemes</li> </ul> <br> <br>Further details of our excellent rewards package can be found in our <strong>Benefits booklet</strong> .<br><br><strong>How to Apply</strong><br> <br>If you share our <strong>vision and values</strong> and are ready to make an impact to North Somerset, please select the <strong>apply online</strong> button below. If you are interested in this exciting opportunity, please submit your application by 11.59pm on the application closing date. When completing our online application form, please detail how you meet the essential criteria for the role.<br><br><strong>Contact Information</strong><br> <br>For further information about the role, please contact <strong>Scott, Asset Maintenance Supervisor</strong>, on <strong>07776 170112.</strong><br><br><strong>Important Information</strong><br> <br>As a <strong>Disability Confident Leader</strong>, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the job role.<br><br><strong>Interview Date: </strong>To be confirmed<br><br><strong>Please note: </strong>We are currently only able to accept applications from candidates who have full permission to work in the UK.<br><br><strong>Equal Opportunities</strong><br> <br>At North Somerset Council we want all our employees to feel valued and appreciated. We aim to ensure equality of opportunity and prevent discrimination irrespective of your sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion or belief, race, age, disability, including neurodiversity, if you are married or in a civil partnership or are pregnant or currently on maternity leave. We strive to create a workplace that reflects the communities we serve and where everyone feels empowered to bring their full, authentic selves to work.<br><br>We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment.","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"Level 5:- £27,711 - £30,060 per annum","publishDate":"2025-03-15T00:00:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-04-01T00:00:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/9f955c45-f566-4671-90c3-185757c10d4d.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"5df7506a-6595-454c-a2c7-1dd72eaca68d","title":"Environmental Protection Officer x2","employer":"North Somerset Council","department":"","location":"To be confirmed","locationType":3,"description":"<strong><b>This advert was originally advertised under reference HPHA0079 and previous applicants need not apply.</b></strong><br><br><strong>About Us</strong><br> <br>North Somerset Council is committed to providing high-quality services to our community. We are committed to creating a fair, green, and more inclusive environment for all our residents. Join us and contribute to making a positive impact on our community.<br><br><strong>The Role</strong><br> <br>We are seeking two dedicated and experienced Environmental Protection Officers to join our Environmental Protection Team. This is a proactive frontline service which delivers a broad range of statutory duties for the benefit of those that live, work and visit North Somerset. Environmental Protection is one of the cornerstones of Environmental Health that is concerned with protecting the public's health from various threats in the environment. Poor health often results from poor environments and the work of the Environmental Protection Team makes a huge difference to the public's health and wellbeing.<br> <br>In this role, you will be responsible for identifying, investigating, and assessing concerns raised by members of the public about the environment in which they live, work or visit. It is our role to investigate their concerns and then work out the best approaches, within reason and using available tools and powers to tackle them. The postholder will work as part of a team dealing with statutory nuisance investigations (noise, smoke, dust and light issues), they will take part in environmental monitoring and sampling workstreams (soil air and water). The post-holder will also help investigate dog control and pest control matters and may also get involved in our Public Health Funeral casework.<br><br><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong><ul> <li>To take responsibility for a caseload of service requests. This will primarily include the functions of statutory nuisance, dog and pest control investigations but may involve other areas of work such as environmental monitoring and sampling (soil air and water) and public health funeral work.</li> <li>To carry out pro-active and reactive visits to customer's properties.</li> <li>To provide information and advice to customers about technical and legal standards and processes they should follow.</li> <li>To establish & maintain appropriate links between customers, businesses and the general public and other services to ensure correct technical and legal standards are complied with</li> <li>To analyse and interpret data and information and make recommendations to support decision making by others for a broad range of activities across a service area.</li> <li>To communicate effectively with colleagues and customers, both verbally and in writing through the appropriate use of case or site notes and other records within information sharing protocols and record keeping policies.</li> <li>To take part in enforcement exercises with external agencies as required</li> <li>To work outside normal office hours, when necessary, for the effective performance of duties.</li> <li>To operate standard computer applications to produce well-presented and accurate records, presentations and reports. Use of databases and document management systems.</li> </ul><br> <br><strong>Valid driving licence and own transport, or be able to provide alternative, suitable method of travel is an essential condition for this role.</strong><br><br><strong>Work Style</strong><br> <br>At North Somerset Council, we offer a hybrid working environment based on four distinct work styles. Depending on the role and personal circumstances, you will fall into one of these categories. However, please note that during the induction period, it may be necessary to spend more time in the office to support your learning and development. We are flexible and open to discussions about your preferred working style, and if you wish to be in the office more frequently, this can be negotiated.<br><br>This role falls into the category of <b>Flexible Worker</b> which means you can expect to work in the following way:<ul> <li>2-3 days in the office per week</li> <li>Works both from home and the office, depending on the task at hand.</li> <li>Training is provided to help balance work-life and manage time effectively, with an emphasis on communication for team touchpoints and planning in-office days for collaboration.</li> </ul><br> <br><strong>About You</strong><br> <br>We are looking for an individual who is passionate about Environmental Protection and who possesses the following skills and experience:<br><br><strong>Essential Criteria</strong><ul> <li>Qualified to Level 3 or 4 in a subject area relevant to environmental protection matters</li> <li>Knowledge of relevant legislation</li> <li>Significant practical work experience relevant to Environmental Protection</li> <li>Experience of working in a customer facing role</li> </ul><br> <br><strong>Desirable Criteria</strong><ul> <li>Experience of working in local government</li> <li>Specialist experience in the use of sound level meters, basic acoustics or environmental sampling</li> </ul><br> <br><strong>What We Offer</strong><br> <br>At North Somerset Council, we value our employees and provide a supportive and inclusive work environment.<br> <br>We offer:<ul> <li>Competitive salary and benefits</li> <li>Flexible working arrangements</li> <li>Local Government Pension</li> <li>Opportunities for professional development</li> <li>Inclusive Staff groups including Carers, Disabled, LGBTQ+, REACH (Race, Ethnicity, and Cultural Heritage), and Young Staff Forums</li> <li>Opportunity to purchase up to an additional 10 days annual leave each year</li> <li>Dedicated in house Wellbeing Team</li> <li>Salary sacrifice Cycle to Work and Electric Vehicle scheme</li> </ul><br> <br>Further details of our excellent rewards package can be found in our <strong>Benefits booklet</strong> .<br><br>To find out more about working for Local Government please visit https://www.localcounciljobs.gov.uk/why-work-in-local-government <br><br><strong>How to Apply</strong><br> <br>If you share our <strong>vision and values</strong> and are ready to make an impact to North Somerset, please select the <strong>apply online</strong> button below. If you are interested in this exciting opportunity, please submit your application by 11.59pm on the application closing date. When completing our online application form, please detail how you meet the essential criteria for the role.<br><br><strong>Contact Information</strong><br> <br>For further information about the role, please contact <strong>Dee Mawn</strong>, <strong>Environmental Protection Service Leader</strong> at <strong>dee.mawn@n-somerset.gov.uk</strong> or <strong>01275 884162</strong><br><br><strong>Important Information</strong><br> <br>As a <strong>Disability Confident Leader</strong>, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the job role.<br><br><strong>Interview Date:<b> To be confirmed</b></strong><br><br><strong>Please note: </strong>We are currently only able to accept applications from candidates who have full permission to work in the UK.<br><br><strong>Equal Opportunities</strong><br> <br>At North Somerset Council we want all our employees to feel valued and appreciated. We aim to ensure equality of opportunity and prevent discrimination irrespective of your sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion or belief, race, age, disability, including neurodiversity, if you are married or in a civil partnership or are pregnant or currently on maternity leave. We strive to create a workplace that reflects the communities we serve and where everyone feels empowered to bring their full, authentic selves to work. <br> <br>We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment.","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"Career Grade - Level 6 to Level 7 :- £31,067 - £37,035 per annum","publishDate":"2025-03-15T00:00:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-04-06T00:00:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/8c124ffd-2dcd-4c86-81f7-25df8a14a00b.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"6da8dff1-104f-4594-952d-bf74402946e3","title":"Practice Development Manager","employer":"North Somerset Council","department":"","location":"To be confirmed","locationType":3,"description":"<strong>About Us</strong><br> <br>North Somerset Council is committed to providing high-quality services to our community. We are committed to creating a fair, green, and more inclusive environment for all our residents. Join us and contribute to making a positive impact on our community.<br><br><strong>The Role</strong><br> <br>We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Practice Development Manager to lead our Learning, Development & Participation Teams. It's an incredibly exciting time to join us; the team is driving forward a rich learning & development offer for our social care workforce, with our relational practice model at its heart, and we are creating our own relational learning academy for newly qualified and international social workers. Our Participation Team is growing, and children, young people, and adults with lived experience of intervention or care experience are central to how we shape and develop our services. If you are an experienced practitioner or manager, and want to be part of our journey to deliver family-led, restorative, and relational practice, this role may be a perfect fit for you! <br><br><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong><ul> <li>Support the design and delivery of social work learning and development pathways, which are responsive to identified areas for practice improvement & workforce learning</li> <li>Evaluate the effectiveness of learning and development activity, reporting regularly to key stakeholders on impact and outcomes.</li> <li>Build and maintain strong and effective working relationships with quality assurance colleagues and across the Directorate and partnership, to enable a timely and effective response to practice improvement within a wider learning culture.</li> <li>Lead and support the continual development and improvement of pre and post qualification pathways to support growing our own staff and building a stable and able workforce.</li> <li>Support the development of an effective participation strategy and lead the Participation Team with embedding this across Children's Services.</li> </ul> <br> <br><strong>This position is exempt under the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions) Order 1975 and is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check. </strong><br><br><strong>Work Style</strong><br> <br>At North Somerset Council, we offer a hybrid working environment based on four distinct work styles. Depending on the role and personal circumstances, you will fall into one of these categories. However, please note that during the induction period, it may be necessary to spend more time in the office to support your learning and development. We are flexible and open to discussions about your preferred working style, and if you wish to be in the office more frequently, this can be negotiated.<br><br>This role falls into the category of <strong> Flexible Worker</strong> which means you can expect to work in the following way:<ul> <li>2-3 days in the office</li> <li>Works both from home and the office, depending on the task at hand.</li> <li>Training is provided to help balance work-life and manage time effectively, with an emphasis on communication for team touchpoints and planning in-office days for collaboration.</li> </ul><br> <br><strong>About You</strong><br> <br>We are looking for an individual who is passionate about learning, development, and participation, and who possesses the following skills and experience:<br><br><strong>Essential Criteria:</strong><ul> <li>Degree or equivalent in Social Work</li> <li>Social Work England registration</li> <li>Significant post qualifying experience</li> <li>Direct experience of supervising social care professionals</li> <li>Understanding and experience of supporting the delivery of pre and post qualification career development pathways (eg Apprenticeships & ASYE).</li> <li>Knowledge and understanding of the interdependencies between quality assurance and practice improvement activity</li> </ul> <br> <br><strong>What We Offer</strong><br> <br>At North Somerset Council, we value our employees and provide a supportive and inclusive work environment.<br><br>We offer:<ul> <li>Competitive salary and benefits</li> <li>Flexible working arrangements</li> <li>Local Government Pension</li> <li>Opportunities for professional development</li> <li>Inclusive Staff groups including Carers, Disabled, LGBTQ+, REACH (Race, Ethnicity, and Cultural Heritage), and Young Staff Forums</li> <li>Opportunity to purchase up to an additional 10 days annual leave each year</li> <li>Dedicated in house Wellbeing Team</li> <li>Salary sacrifice Cycle to Work and Electric Vehicle schemes</li> </ul> <br> <br>Further details of our excellent rewards package can be found in our <strong>Benefits booklet</strong> .<br><br><strong>How to Apply</strong><br> <br>If you share our <strong>vision and values</strong> and are ready to make an impact to North Somerset, please select the <strong>apply online</strong> button below. If you are interested in this exciting opportunity, please submit your application by 11.59pm on the application closing date. When completing our online application form, please detail how you meet the essential criteria for the role.<br><br><strong>Contact Information</strong><br> <br>For further information about the role, please contact <strong>Laura Clements</strong>, Principal Social Worker at <strong>laura.clements@n-somerset.gov.uk</strong> or 07891814045.<br><br><strong>Important Information</strong><br> <br>As a <strong>Disability Confident Leader</strong>, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the job role.<br><br><strong>Interview date: </strong>Thursday 27 th March 2025.<br><br><strong>Please note: </strong>We are currently only able to accept applications from candidates who have full permission to work in the UK.<br><br><strong>Equal Opportunities</strong><br> <br>At North Somerset Council we want all our employees to feel valued and appreciated. We aim to ensure equality of opportunity and prevent discrimination irrespective of your sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion or belief, race, age, disability, including neurodiversity, if you are married or in a civil partnership or are pregnant or currently on maternity leave. We strive to create a workplace that reflects the communities we serve and where everyone feels empowered to bring their full, authentic selves to work. <br><br>We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment.","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"Level 11:- £54,105 - £59,694 per annum","publishDate":"2025-03-15T00:00:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-03-23T00:00:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/8efe3988-e200-49c1-aee6-1ab572914219.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"5c64dd7f-94d1-469c-970f-d21019f4d282","title":"Social Worker, Family Support & Safeguarding Team","employer":"North Somerset Council","department":"","location":"Weston-super-Mare","locationType":3,"description":"<strong>Be Part of Our Mission to Help Children and Families Thrive!</strong> <br><br>At North Somerset Council, we believe that every child deserves the chance to thrive, and we are committed to providing the best possible opportunities and experiences for all children—especially those who are vulnerable, disadvantaged, or have additional needs. If you're passionate about making a meaningful impact on the lives of children and young people, join us on our transformative journey.<br><br><strong>About the Role</strong> <br> <br>We are looking for a <strong>dedicated and passionate Social Worker</strong> to join our <strong>Family Support & Safeguarding</strong> team. With the support of a consistent senior management team, you will manage a <strong>manageable caseload</strong> and benefit from <strong>high-quality reflective supervision</strong>. You'll work in a <strong>collaborative environment</strong> with creative, like-minded professionals to make a real difference.<br><br>You'll also receive the <strong>flexibility</strong> to work full-time or part-time to suit your work-life balance needs.<br><br><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong><br> <br>In this role, you will:<ul> <li>Lead <strong>Section 47 investigations</strong>, assessments, and interventions to protect children in need, including those involved in <strong>child protection</strong> and <strong>care proceedings</strong>.</li> <li>Work closely with a range of professionals in a <strong>multi-disciplinary approach</strong>, ensuring the best outcomes for children and their families.</li> <li>Use the <strong>Signs of Safety framework</strong> to support a small number of families, ensuring long-term positive outcomes.</li> <li>Continuously <strong>enhance your practice</strong> through professional development and training opportunities.</li> </ul><br> <br><strong>This position is exempt under the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions) Order 1975 and is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check.</strong><br><br><strong>Valid driving licence and own transport, or be able to provide alternative, suitable method of travel is an essential condition for this role.</strong><br><br><strong>Why Join North Somerset Council?</strong> <br> <br>We value our employees and are committed to providing a supportive, inclusive, and progressive work environment.<br><br>Join our team and enjoy:<ul> <li>Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits</li> <li>Flexible working arrangements to suit your work-life balance</li> <li>Professional development opportunities to enhance your skills</li> <li>A dedicated Wellbeing Team to support your health and wellbeing</li> <li>Salary sacrifice schemes for cycle-to-work and electric vehicles</li> <li>The chance to purchase up to 10 additional days of annual leave each year</li> </ul> <br> <br>Further details of our excellent rewards package can be found in our <strong>Benefits booklet</strong> .<br><br><strong>How to Apply</strong> <br> <br>If you're ready to join a team that's committed to making a difference, we'd love to hear from you!<br><br>Click the <strong>Apply Now</strong> button and submit your application by <strong>11:59 PM on the closing date</strong>.<br><br>For further details, please contact <strong>Shelley Caldwell</strong>, Head of Family Support & Safeguarding, on <strong>07824 085762</strong>.<br><br><strong>Important Information</strong> <br> <br><strong>Interview Date: </strong>To be confirmed.<br><br>We are currently only able to accept applications from candidates who have full permission to work in the UK.<br><br><strong>Equal Opportunities</strong> <br> <br>At North Somerset Council we want all our employees to feel valued and appreciated. We aim to ensure equality of opportunity and prevent discrimination irrespective of your sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion or belief, race, age, disability, including neurodiversity, if you are married or in a civil partnership or are pregnant or currently on maternity leave. We strive to create a workplace that reflects the communities we serve and where everyone feels empowered to bring their full, authentic selves to work. <br><br>We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment.<br><br>As a <strong>Disability Confident Leader</strong>, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the job role.","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"Level 7:- £35,235 - £37,035 per annum (ASYE) to Level 8:- £37,938 - £40,476 per annum","publishDate":"2025-03-15T00:00:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-03-31T00:00:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/91b2adb5-1821-455f-8f30-0359fed213cf.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"c8137db5-198f-4417-bd16-1f98d8e446cb","title":"Public Transport Team Manager","employer":"North Somerset Council","department":"","location":"To be confirmed","locationType":3,"description":"<strong>About Us</strong><br> <br>North Somerset Council is committed to providing high-quality services to our community. We are committed to creating a fair, green, and more inclusive environment for all our residents. Join us and contribute to making a positive impact on our community.<br><br><strong>The Role</strong><br> <br>We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Public Transport Team Manager to join our Passenger Transport Service. The focus of the role is on the team management and to act as a technical lead on the development of the areas bus network under the Enhanced Partnership arrangements, you will also work alongside our home to school and behaviour change leads to ensure the network meets the needs of residents to access education, and socially necessary journeys, continuing to build bus patronage and decarbonise transport through passenger transport mode shift. The successful candidate will work in conjunction with a communications role that will lead on consultation and engagement workstreams directly related to the new government Bus Grant and BSIP/bus priority infrastructure projects. The role requires close co-ordination with our local bus operators, EP partners in the West of England Combined Authority (WECA along with other strategic partners such as Bristol airport, universities and colleges. <br><br>In this role, you will; Under the general supervision of the Passenger Transport Service Manager to lead the Public Transport Team and ensure the various initiatives as agreed by the Service manager, Transport boards and the Enhanced Partnership scheme boards, which currently cover;<br> <br> <ul> <li>Public and community transport</li> <li>Management of the concessionary Fares Scheme</li> <li>Initiation, commissioning, management, evaluation and progressing of transport projects on behalf of the Council</li> <li>Management, maintenance and analysis of various datasets and transport data and or information services associated with the service</li> <li>Procurement scope, monitoring and management of transport contracts</li> <li>Strategic input into the areas Development management plans and policies</li> <li>Implementation of transport policy and strategy</li> <li>Integration of internal resources to drive best value and innovation</li> <li>Development of demand response transport</li> </ul><br> <br><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong><br> <br><ul> <li>Manage and develop transport functions including supported bus services, concessionary fares, passenger transport requirements for the residents of North Somerset council.</li> <li>Under the general supervision of the Head of Passenger Transport to manage staff, consultants and contractors to effectively deliver services</li> <li>Manage all team resources to deliver challenging income targets, commercialise and innovate service delivery in support of the One Council vision.</li> <li>Provide technical advice for the Council in development of regional and sub-regional projects and Partnerships</li> <li>Direct, lead, motivate, train a appraise a multi-disciplinary team of transport professionals and develop and maintain partnerships to effectively deliver optimal transport outcomes for the Council.= inline with the Councils standards and vision.</li> </ul> <br> <br>Full list of responsibilities contained within the job description.<br><br><strong>Valid driving licence and own transport, or be able to provide alternative, suitable method of travel is an essential condition for this role.</strong><br><br><strong>Work Style</strong><br> <br>At North Somerset Council, we offer a hybrid working environment based on four distinct work styles. Depending on the role and personal circumstances, you will fall into one of these categories. However, please note that during the induction period, it may be necessary to spend more time in the office to support your learning and development. We are flexible and open to discussions about your preferred working style, and if you wish to be in the office more frequently, this can be negotiated.<br><br>This role falls into the category of Flexible Worker which means you can expect to work in the following way:<br> <br> <ul> <li><strong>Flexible Worker</strong></li> <ul> <li>1-2 days in the office</li> <li>Works both from home and the office, depending on the task at hand.</li> <li>Training is provided to help balance work-life and manage time effectively, with an emphasis on communication for team touchpoints and planning in-office days for collaboration.</li> </ul> </ul> <br><br><strong>About You</strong><br> <br>We are looking for an individual who is passionate about delivering improvements to passenger transport, and who possesses the following skills and experience:<br><br><strong>Essential Criteria:</strong><ul> <li>Have knowledge of the public transport legislation and operating environment in England,</li> <li>Understands the Home to school transport legislation</li> <li>Experience in modal shift projects,</li> <li>Experience in public engagement.</li> <li>Educated to degree level or relevant experience.</li> <li>Be proficient IT skills in Microsoft office packages, and proficient in interpreting Data and report writing.</li> <li>Experienced project management.</li> </ul><br> <br><strong>Desirable Criteria:</strong><ul> <li>Experience of team leadership in the field of public transport.</li> </ul><br> <br><strong>What We Offer</strong><br> <br>At North Somerset Council, we value our employees and provide a supportive and inclusive work environment.<br><br>We offer:<ul> <li>Competitive salary and benefits</li> <li>Flexible working arrangements</li> <li>Local Government Pension</li> <li>Opportunities for professional development</li> <li>Inclusive Staff groups including Carers, Disabled, LGBTQ+, REACH (Race, Ethnicity, and Cultural Heritage), and Young Staff Forums</li> <li>Opportunity to purchase up to an additional 10 days annual leave each year</li> <li>Dedicated in house Wellbeing Team</li> <li>Salary sacrifice Cycle to Work and Electric Vehicle schemes</li> </ul> <br> <br>Further details of our excellent rewards package can be found in our <strong>Benefits booklet</strong> .<br><br><strong>How to Apply</strong><br> <br>If you share our <strong>vision and values</strong> and are ready to make an impact to North Somerset, please select the <strong>apply online</strong> button below. If you are interested in this exciting opportunity, please submit your application by 11.59pm on the application closing date. When completing our online application form, please detail how you meet the essential criteria for the role.<br><br><strong>Contact Information</strong><br> <br>For further information about the role, please contact <strong>Carl Nicholson, Passenger Transport Service Manager</strong>, at <strong>Carl.Nicholson@n-somerset.gov.uk</strong> or <strong>07776170062.</strong><br><br><strong>Important Information</strong><br> <br>As a <strong>Disability Confident Leader</strong>, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the job role.<br><br><strong>Interview Date: </strong>Tuesday 08 April 2025.<br><br><strong>Please note: </strong>We are currently only able to accept applications from candidates who have full permission to work in the UK.<br><br><strong>Equal Opportunities</strong><br> <br>At North Somerset Council we want all our employees to feel valued and appreciated. We aim to ensure equality of opportunity and prevent discrimination irrespective of your sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion or belief, race, age, disability, including neurodiversity, if you are married or in a civil partnership or are pregnant or currently on maternity leave. We strive to create a workplace that reflects the communities we serve and where everyone feels empowered to bring their full, authentic selves to work. <br><br>We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment.","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"Level 11:- £54,105 - £59,694 per annum","publishDate":"2025-03-15T00:00:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-04-01T00:00:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/a2a006ac-a208-40f5-9de7-662cf2830c27.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"7ba8a1a7-c03f-4a2a-83ac-a6199dc23510","title":"Legal Support Assistant","employer":"North Somerset Council","department":"","location":"To be confirmed","locationType":3,"description":"<strong>About Us</strong><br> <br>North Somerset Council is committed to providing high-quality services to our community. We are committed to creating a fair, green, and more inclusive environment for all our residents. Join us and contribute to making a positive impact on our community.<br><br><strong>The Role </strong><br> <br>We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Legal Support Assistant to join our Legal Support Team. This is a permanent post of 21.5 hours per week providing specialist and comprehensive support to the Legal and Democratic Services Team of North Somerset Council. This includes clerking/organising and managing School Admission and Exclusion Appeals. Additionally, Legal Services provides support to Council Solicitors so they can provide legal advice to any Council department that needs it, and act on behalf of those departments in legal actions. We are looking for a confident administrator with excellent organisational skills, knowledge of ICT software packages and a keen eye for detail to join our busy team. Due to the confidential nature of the work, it is important for the successful applicant to be discrete and impartial.<br><br>In this role, you will; You will need to be able to work well under pressure, to deal with a variety of people at all levels both within and outside the Council, work as part of a team and under as an individual, willingness to be flexible in your working day.<br><br><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong><ul> <li>To set up, administer and clerk School Admission and Exclusion Appeals.</li> <li>To liaise with parties involved in appeals, and to produce decision letters.</li> <li>To assist Council Solicitors with administration so they can act for Council departments.</li> <li>To assist with daily Council business</li> </ul><br> <br><strong>This position is currently based at our Castlewood offices in Clevedon. Please be advised that this office will be closing in 2025, and the Legal Team will be moving by March 2025. Consultation is currently underway to determine the new location for colleagues based in Castlewood. This will be at Weston-super-Mare or within North Somerset.</strong><br><br><strong>Work Style</strong><br> <br>At North Somerset Council, we offer a hybrid working environment based on four distinct work styles. Depending on the role and personal circumstances, you will fall into one of these categories. However, please note that during the induction period, it may be necessary to spend more time in the office to support your learning and development. We are flexible and open to discussions about your preferred working style, and if you wish to be in the office more frequently, this can be negotiated.<br><br>This role falls into the category of <strong> Flexible Worker</strong> which means you can expect to work in the following way:<ul> <li>2-3 days in the office</li> <li>Works both from home and the office, depending on the task at hand.</li> <li>Training is provided to help balance work-life and manage time effectively, with an emphasis on communication for team touchpoints and planning in-office days for collaboration.</li> </ul><br> <br><strong>About You</strong><br> <br>We are looking for an individual who is accurate, has a good eye for detail, experienced in using Microsoft (Teams, Word & Excel) and who possesses the following skills and experience:<br><br><strong>Essential Criteria:</strong><ul> <li>Works well within a team</li> <li>Works efficiently independently</li> <li>Good communication skills</li> <li>Good IT skills and experienced in Microsoft applications</li> </ul><br> <br><strong>Desirable Criteria:</strong><ul> <li>Flexible in working hours to support team during busy times if required.</li> <li>Ability to work in the office to support team on designated days.</li> <li>Be able to provide suitable method of travel to and from office and/or hearing venues.</li> </ul> <br> <br><strong>What We Offer</strong><br> <br>At North Somerset Council, we value our employees and provide a supportive and inclusive work environment.<br><br>We offer:<ul> <li>Competitive salary and benefits</li> <li>Flexible working arrangements</li> <li>Local Government Pension</li> <li>Opportunities for professional development</li> <li>Inclusive Staff groups including Carers, Disabled, LGBTQ+, REACH (Race, Ethnicity, and Cultural Heritage), and Young Staff Forums</li> <li>Opportunity to purchase up to an additional 10 days annual leave each year</li> <li>Dedicated in house Wellbeing Team</li> <li>Salary sacrifice Cycle to Work and Electric Vehicle schemes</li> </ul> <br> <br>Further details of our excellent rewards package can be found in our <strong>Benefits booklet</strong> .<br><br><strong>How to Apply</strong><br> <br>If you share our <strong>vision and values</strong> and are ready to make an impact to North Somerset, please select the <strong>apply online</strong> button below. If you are interested in this exciting opportunity, please submit your application by 11.59pm on the application closing date. When completing our online application form, please detail how you meet the essential criteria for the role.<br><br><strong>Contact Information</strong><br> <br>For further information about the role, please contact <strong>Sara Saunders,</strong> <strong>Solicitor and Deputy Monitoring Officer </strong>at <strong>Legal.support@n-somerset.gov.uk</strong> or <strong>01275 884180 or Debbie Weids, Senior Legal Assistant at </strong> <strong>Legal.support@n-somerset.gov.uk</strong> <strong> on 01934 427390</strong><br><br><strong>Important Information</strong><br> <br>As a <strong>Disability Confident Leader</strong>, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the job role.<br><br><strong>Interview Date: </strong>Tuesday 01 April 2025.<br> <br>Interviews will take face to face in the Town Hall, Walliscote Road, Weston-super-Mare.<br><br><strong>Please note: </strong>We are currently only able to accept applications from candidates who have full permission to work in the UK.<br><br><strong>Equal Opportunities</strong><br> <br>At North Somerset Council we want all our employees to feel valued and appreciated. We aim to ensure equality of opportunity and prevent discrimination irrespective of your sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion or belief, race, age, disability, including neurodiversity, if you are married or in a civil partnership or are pregnant or currently on maternity leave. We strive to create a workplace that reflects the communities we serve and where everyone feels empowered to bring their full, authentic selves to work. <br><br>We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment.","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"Level 3:- £24,790 - £25,183 per annum, pro rata","publishDate":"2025-03-15T00:00:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-03-23T00:00:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/eab2f3ce-4ad8-4840-a7bf-ebc40942faeb.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"1767f3a7-84d3-4c90-82c4-425657845431","title":"Building Inspector (Career Grade - Domestic to Specialist)","employer":"North Somerset Council","department":"","location":"To be confirmed","locationType":3,"description":"<strong>About Us</strong><br> <br>North Somerset Council is committed to providing high-quality services to our community. We are committed to creating a fair, green, and more inclusive environment for all our residents. Join us and contribute to making a positive impact on our community.<br><br><strong>The Role</strong><br> <br>We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Building Inspector to join our Building Control Team. The Building Control Team are responsible for ensuring compliance of construction works with the Building Regulations.<br><br>In this role, you will manage a caseload of construction projects commensurate to your BSR registration.<br><br><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong><ul> <li>Undertake plan checks</li> <li>Undertake site inspections</li> <li>Undertake site inspections in relation to dangerous structures</li> <li>Take enforcement action as necessary</li> </ul><br> <br><strong>Valid driving licence and own transport, or be able to provide alternative, suitable method of travel is an essential condition for this role.</strong><br><br><strong>Work Style</strong><br> <br>At North Somerset Council, we offer a hybrid working environment based on four distinct work styles. Depending on the role and personal circumstances, you will fall into one of these categories. However, please note that during the induction period, it may be necessary to spend more time in the office to support your learning and development. We are flexible and open to discussions about your preferred working style, and if you wish to be in the office more or less frequently, this can be negotiated.<br><br>This role falls into the category of Flexible Worker which means you can expect to work in the following way:<br> <br> <ul> <li>2-3 days in the office</li> <li>Works both from home and the office, depending on the task at hand.</li> <li>Training is provided to help balance work-life and manage time effectively, with an emphasis on communication for team touchpoints and planning in-office days for collaboration.</li> </ul> <br> <br><strong>About You</strong><br> <br>We are looking for an individual who is passionate about building safety and public service, and who possesses the following skills and experience:<br><br><strong>Essential Criteria:</strong><ul> <li>Registered with the Building Safety Regulator at Class 2A for plan check and site inspection work</li> <li>Ability to plan and organise own work effectively</li> <li>Good communication and customer care skills</li> <li>Adheres to professional standards and codes of conduct set by the BSR</li> </ul><strong>Desirable Criteria:</strong><ul> <li>Registered with the Building Safety Regulator at Classes A, B, C and D</li> <li>Ability to work towards obtaining next level of registration with the BSR</li> </ul><br> <br><strong>What We Offer</strong><br> <br>Working in Building Control at North Somerset Council is a great place to balance a rewarding career with a quality home life. Located south of Bristol, it's a scenic rural area with access to the coast and the Mendip Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Benefits include:<br> <br> <ul> <li>Generous leave with up to 32 off days per annum, plus up to 12 additional days off per annum under our flexitime scheme</li> <li>Opportunity to purchase up to an additional 10 days annual leave each year</li> <li>Flexible working arrangements</li> <li>Locally based work, within North Somerset, minimising time spent driving</li> <li>Working primarily from home but with easy access to modern offices</li> <li>Dedicated in house Wellbeing Team</li> <li>Support from the national Local Authority Building Control network</li> <li>A career graded post allowing you to progress as you expand your registration categories with the BSR.</li> <li>Tax deductible electric vehicle lease scheme (via salary sacrifice)</li> <li>Entry into the excellent local government pension scheme</li> <li>Inclusive Staff groups including Carers, Disabled, LGBTQ+, REACH (Race, Ethnicity, and Cultural Heritage), and Young Staff Forums</li> <li>Access to Health Assured Employee Assistance programme</li> <li>Access to BHSF Corporate Health Cash Plan</li> </ul> <br> <br>Further details of our excellent rewards package can be found in our <strong>Benefits booklet</strong> .<br><br>This is an opportunity to continue your career with the option to work part time at an organisation that values the need to balance work and home life. We have a thriving business sector with Bristol Airport and several large towns including Portishead and Weston-super-Mare, which all provide opportunities to work on complex commercial schemes.<br><br>It will be your job to undertake the assessment of building regulation applications as part of a team, to ensure works on site comply with prescribed technical standards and approved details. This career grade post is an excellent opportunity for both recently qualified and more experienced building control inspectors alike, who can demonstrate their competency to work unsupervised on domestic projects from the first day of employment. The starting salary will be dependent on your level of registration with the BSR (£37,938 to £41,511pa - BSR Registration Class 2A to 2D).<br><br><strong>How to Apply</strong><br> <br>If you share our <strong>vision and values</strong> and are ready to make an impact to North Somerset, please select the <strong>apply online</strong> button below. If you are interested in this exciting opportunity, please submit your application by 11.59pm on the application closing date. When completing our online application form, please detail how you meet the essential criteria for the role.<br><br><strong>Contact Information</strong><br> <br>For further information about the role, please contact<strong> Jason Beale</strong>, Head of Planning, at <strong>Jason.beale@n-somerset.gov.uk</strong> or <strong>01934 426011.</strong><br><br><strong>Important Information</strong><br> <br>As a <strong>Disability Confident Leader</strong>, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the job role.<br><br><strong>Please note: </strong>We are currently only able to accept applications from candidates who have full permission to work in the UK.<br><br><strong>Equal Opportunities</strong><br> <br>At North Somerset Council we want all our employees to feel valued and appreciated. 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Estate Manager

Gloucester Grove TMO Ltd

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£50,000 - £55,000

Southwark (Hybrid)

Posted 3 days ago

Estate Manager position available at Gloucester Grove estate in Southwark, responsible for operations, finances, and community engagement.
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Senior Policy and Projects Officer

Camden Council

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£48,969

York Way Depot, Freight Lane, York Way, London, N1C 4BE (Hybrid)

Posted 3 days ago

Camden CATS seeks two Senior Policy and Projects Officers for strategy, policy, improvement, and transformative projects in transport services.
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Lawyer

Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Combined Authority

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£66, 274

Cambridgeshire (Hybrid)

Posted 9 days ago

CPCA seeks a Lawyer to provide legal advice on governance, contracts, and compliance; qualified legal professional with public sector experience.

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Capital, Regeneration and Risk Management Accountant

London Borough of Merton

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Grade / Salary - ME14 - ME16 - £49,551- £58,692 per annum

Wimbledon (On-Site)

Posted 16 days ago

Seeking a qualified CCAB accountant for the Financial Strategy Team involved in various financial projects with opportunities for career development.

Kitchen Assistant

North Somerset Council

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Level 1:- £23,656 per annum, pro rata

To be confirmed (On-Site)

Posted 5 hours ago

Closing in 6 days

Support Coordinator

Royal Borough of Kingston Upon Thames

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£32,931 - £37,536

Kingston (On-Site)

Posted 8 hours ago

Closing in 6 days

PMO Planner

Luton Borough Council

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GBP 45,718.00 - 48,710.00 per year;GBP 8,000.00

Hart House Business Centre/Hybrid (On-Site)

Posted 9 hours ago

Vehicle Technician

Luton Borough Council

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GBP 35,235.00 - 37,938.00 per year;GBP 8,000.00

Central Depot (On-Site)

Posted 9 hours ago

Programme Manager - Community Wealth Building

Luton Borough Council

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GBP 48,710.00 - 51,802.00 per year;GBP 8,000.00

Luton (On-Site)

Posted 9 hours ago

Nursery Room Lead (Little Waves Nursery)

North Somerset Council

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Level 5:- £27,711 - £30,060 per annum, pro rata

To be confirmed (On-Site)

Posted 11 hours ago

Social Worker - Adult Social Care South Locality

North Somerset Council

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Level 7: £34,314 -£37,035 to\nLevel 8: £37,938- £40,476 \n

To be confirmed (On-Site)

Posted 11 hours ago

Adult Social Care Worker - Mental Health

North Somerset Council

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Level 6:- £31,067 - £33,366 per annum

To be confirmed (On-Site)

Posted 11 hours ago

Senior Planning Officer

North Somerset Council

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Career Graded Level 6: £31,067 to Level 7: £34,314

To be confirmed (On-Site)

Posted 11 hours ago

Civil Enforcement & Asset Maintenance Officer

North Somerset Council

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Level 5:- £27,711 - £30,060 per annum

To be confirmed (On-Site)

Posted 11 hours ago

Environmental Protection Officer x2

North Somerset Council

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Career Grade - Level 6 to Level 7 :- £31,067 - £37,035 per annum

To be confirmed (On-Site)

Posted 11 hours ago

Practice Development Manager

North Somerset Council

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Level 11:- £54,105 - £59,694 per annum

To be confirmed (On-Site)

Posted 11 hours ago

Social Worker, Family Support & Safeguarding Team

North Somerset Council

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Level 7:- £35,235 - £37,035 per annum (ASYE) to Level 8:- £37,938 - £40,476 per annum

Weston-super-Mare (On-Site)

Posted 11 hours ago

Public Transport Team Manager

North Somerset Council

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Level 11:- £54,105 - £59,694 per annum

To be confirmed (On-Site)

Posted 11 hours ago

Legal Support Assistant

North Somerset Council

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Level 3:- £24,790 - £25,183 per annum, pro rata

To be confirmed (On-Site)

Posted 11 hours ago

Building Inspector (Career Grade - Domestic to Specialist)

North Somerset Council

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Level 8 to 9:- £37,938 - £46,731\n per annum

To be confirmed (On-Site)

Posted 11 hours ago

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