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About the BoroughIn Sutton, there is much for us to be proud of both as a council and as a borough. This includes high levels of resident satisfaction, the quality of our services, our success in addressing our financial challenges to date, the way that we involve and engage with residents on key issues facing the borough, and the enthusiastic and motivated staff that we employ.&nbsp;Looking ahead, there are plans for the delivery of new homes and new schools and the London Cancer Hub is being developed, while the Council is also seen as a driving force within the South London Partnership of five outer south west London boroughs focused on strategic growth, regeneration and investment.All of this demonstrates a good track record and an authority that is ambitious and set to deliver more improvements for the borough. We've set out our vision for the future of Sutton in our corporate plan - Ambitious for Sutton. This strategic plan will shape the outcomes we achieve, the services we provide, and the impact we have on residents, to make Sutton a great place to live, work and raise a family.Situated in Zone 5, Sutton is less than 30 minutes by train from central London, and south and south west London are easily accessible by public transport. There are 10 train stations which serve key neighbourhoods within the borough providing direct connections to London Victoria, London Bridge, London Blackfriars and St Pancras International. Sutton also has direct rail connections with Epsom, Dorking, Guildford and Horsham, as well as Wimbledon for an interchange with the London Underground and West Croydon for the London Overground. There’s also an extensive road network which provides close and easy access to the M25 and M23.About the Service and TeamThe London Borough of Sutton “is uncompromising in its focus on improving quality of frontline social work” – OfstedLondon Borough of Sutton works closely with Kingston University and regional partners as part of the Developing Together Social Work Teaching Partnership (SWTP). The partnership offers staff a wide range of pre and post qualifying education opportunities to promote continuous learning and development. This includes staff being encouraged to support the practice education of Social Work students and those in the assessed and supported year in employment (ASYE). Staff are also given the opportunity to attend conferences, workshops and have access to research and practice resources to support their ongoing professional development.Children's Social Care is going through an important change to meet the growing needs of the children and families we support. We are making many improvements to ensure that care for children is better and to create positive working environments for our staff. With committed leaders and experienced managers, we are bringing fresh ideas to our work and are helping to make real improvements in how we support children and families. Our aim is to provide high-quality care that helps children thrive while also creating an inclusive, diverse, and supportive environment for our staff to develop their careers.About the Role and Our Ideal CandidateJoin Children Social Care as an Independent Reviewing Officer (IRO) and enjoy a Golden Hello along with a Recruitment and Retention Bonus, outlined as follows:<ul><li>£1,000 paid with your first month's salary</li><li>£1,000 for your first completed year of service</li><li>£2,000 for your second completed year of service</li><li>£3,000 for your third completed year of service and each year thereafter</li></ul>With a total salary package of up to £62,620 (subject to pay scale), inclusive of bonuses and benefits, this is an excellent opportunity to elevate your career in social care.<ul><li>Are you passionate about advocating for children's rights and welfare?&nbsp;</li><li>Do you have experience in child protection and want to help shape positive outcomes for young people?</li><li>Do you want to be part of a dedicated team that prioritizes the well-being of children in our community?</li></ul>Reporting to the Safeguarding Service Manager, your responsibilities as an Independent Reviewing Officer will include:<ul><li> Chairing statutory Looked After Children (LAC) reviews, ensuring that care plans are robust, effective, and child-focused.</li><li> Advocating for the best interests of the child, ensuring their voice is heard and acted upon in all aspects of their care.</li><li> Monitoring the progress of care plans and ensure compliance with statutory requirements and best practice guidelines.</li><li> Working closely with social workers, foster carers, legal representatives, and other professionals to ensure coordinated and effective care planning- (High support)&nbsp;</li><li> Providing independent oversight and scrutiny of social work practice, promoting high standards of care and welfare&nbsp;</li><li> Maintaining detailed and accurate records of all review meetings, decisions, and recommendations.</li><li> Contributing to service improvement and development by providing training, identifying trends, highlighting good practice, and recommending changes where necessary.</li></ul>For more information about the role and/or an informal conversation, view the Role Profile or contact Karen Walls, Safeguarding Manager on <a href="mailto:karen.walls@sutton.gov.uk" target="_blank">karen.walls@sutton.gov.uk</a> or Denise Walford, Senior CP Chair on <a href="mailto:denise.walford@sutton.gov.uk" target="_blank">denise.walford@sutton.gov.uk</a>This role is a great opportunity for:<ul><li>Experienced social workers: Qualified social workers with a strong background in child protection reviewing social care practice, gained at Team Manager level. If you are passionate about growing your career, this role is an opportunity that focuses on chairing and facilitating critical discussions that impact children's lives.&nbsp;&nbsp;</li><li>Current and Former Independent Reviewing Officers : Individuals who have significant experience in child welfare, social work, or safeguarding roles, with a proven track record of chairing multi-agency meetings, especially within a children's services framework and local authority setting.</li></ul>We would expect the suitable candidates to fulfil the following competencies:<ul><li>Be a qualified Social Worker with a relevant professional qualification in Social Work and registered with Social Worker England</li><li>Significant experience in child protection or safeguarding with strong understanding of child protection legislation, local authority processes, and multi-agency collaboration.</li><li>Knowledge and experience of effectively chairing statutory meetings within children’s services.</li><li>Strong knowledge of The Children Act 1989, 2004, IRO Handbook (2010), and other relevant legislation and statutory guidance.</li><li>Experience of managing performance, setting and monitoring standards and challenging poor practice</li><li>Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage with families in a sensitive manner and make sound decisions in complex and challenging situations</li><li>Ability to challenge poor practice constructively and escalate concerns effectively.</li></ul>If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of children and young people and possess the skills and experience required for the role, we encourage you to apply! Join our dedicated team and take on a rewarding challenge that allows you to advocate for children, collaborate with diverse professionals, and contribute to meaningful outcomes.&nbsp;Our Offer to YouAs an organisation that values and nurtures talent, we’re committed to helping you fulfil your potential and will offer you a supportive, friendly and collaborative environment to grow and develop your career and skills. 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.In addition, we offer a modern and flexible working environment for our staff, supported by our IT infrastructure, including Google Chromebooks and Google Apps. Our Flexible Working - Smarter Working Scheme embraces new ways of working. It provides improved work life balance for our staff as it allows staff to work from a variety of locations and staff are not required to work within the office 5 days a week.Employees have access to a wide range of benefits, some of which include:<ul><li>Generous annual leave entitlement plus bank holidays (pro-rata if part-time working hours apply)</li><li>General Council Flexi-time (Please note, this applies to roles at grades 1-9 only)</li><li>Public Health Service Localised Flexi-time Scheme - accrual of up to 5 days per year&nbsp;</li><li>Three volunteering days per year in Sutton</li><li>Comprehensive learning and development programme</li><li>Local and national discounts for shopping, eating out and leisure activities</li><li>Interest free season ticket loans</li><li>Local Government Pension Scheme</li><li>Car parking scheme</li><li>Bicycle loan facilities and cycle to work scheme</li><li>Zip car scheme</li><li>Free eye tests and contribution towards glasses</li><li>Confidential wellbeing and counselling support</li><li>Subsidised gym membership</li></ul>Application ProcessPlease apply online outlining what skills, abilities and experience you can bring which makes you an ideal candidate for this role. Please ensure you refer to the requirements outlined in the job profile when completing your application.To support our diversity agenda and reduce the risk of bias in our recruitment activities, our short listing process completely anonymises personal information that can identify job applicants e.g. name, title etc. Our hiring managers review and short list applications based on the information provided as part of your application as to how well you meet the requirements and criteria for the role, as outlined in the job profile.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.Additional InformationWe pride ourselves on being a diverse, inclusive and welcoming Borough and we aim to create a workforce which reflects the community we serve - the key highlights from our recent Equalities Workforce Report can be seen <a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/1KGMTYxsYV0WkCbJAHTDyEDSVwv5YDX9A/view?usp=sharing" target="_blank">here.</a> We are respectful of difference and realise the positive value of diversity in our workforce. We welcome and encourage job applications from people of all backgrounds and particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic candidates and disabled candidates, as these groups are currently under-represented in our workforce. As part of our Disability Confident Committed status, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum/essential criteria for the role.We offer a range of family friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements, staff engagement forums, and inclusive staff networks who help drive our diversity agenda.The UK has introduced a new points-based immigration system affecting EU and Non-EU workers and sponsorship requirements. We advise checking the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.gov.uk/guidance/new-immigration-system-what-you-need-to-know" target="_blank">GOV.UK website</a>&nbsp;for right to work guidance.





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Independent Reviewing Officer - Children Social Care

About the BoroughIn Sutton, there is much for us to be proud of both as a council and as a borough. This includes high levels of resident satisfaction, the quality of our services, our success in addressing our financial challenges to date, the way that we involve and engage with residents on key issues facing the borough, and the enthusiastic and motivated staff that we employ.&nbsp;Looking ahead, there are plans for the delivery of new homes and new schools and the London Cancer Hub is being developed, while the Council is also seen as a driving force within the South London Partnership of five outer south west London boroughs focused on strategic growth, regeneration and investment.All of this demonstrates a good track record and an authority that is ambitious and set to deliver more improvements for the borough. We've set out our vision for the future of Sutton in our corporate plan - Ambitious for Sutton. This strategic plan will shape the outcomes we achieve, the services we provide, and the impact we have on residents, to make Sutton a great place to live, work and raise a family.Situated in Zone 5, Sutton is less than 30 minutes by train from central London, and south and south west London are easily accessible by public transport. There are 10 train stations which serve key neighbourhoods within the borough providing direct connections to London Victoria, London Bridge, London Blackfriars and St Pancras International. Sutton also has direct rail connections with Epsom, Dorking, Guildford and Horsham, as well as Wimbledon for an interchange with the London Underground and West Croydon for the London Overground. There’s also an extensive road network which provides close and easy access to the M25 and M23.About the Service and TeamSutton Community Learning Disability Health TeamThis is a really exciting opportunity to join a friendly multidisciplinary team of health professionals. We are committed to eliminating the health inequality experienced by people with a learning disability.&nbsp; We are also working with colleagues to increasing the uptake of employment and daytime opportunities and improve respite provision for carers.&nbsp;&nbsp;Our vision encapsulates the community-based approach and commitment to improving the quality of life and well being&nbsp; of people with a learning disability living in Sutton.&nbsp;"Clients, family carers and employed carers we spoke with gave very positive feedback about the service. They described caring and professional staff often going above and beyond their expectations. They were particularly positive about the aquatherapy sessions provided. Supported living services were very positive about the service provided to clients, and support and training provided to staff teams" - rated Good by the Care Quality CommissionAbout the Role and Our Ideal CandidateClinical Psychologist - Adults with a Learning DisabilityGrade 9 - equivalent Band 7 NHSPlease state in your application if you are looking for a full-time, part-time (minimum 2 days a week/ 14 hours) or a job share opportunity. This role is available as part of a hybrid working model to meet the needs of the service and to encourage a work work/life balance.Reporting to the Clinical Health Team Manager, you will be providing clinical services to adults with a learning disability who require highly specialist psychological input.&nbsp; Our objective is to deliver the best outcomes for the health of adults&nbsp; with a learning disability. You will deliver a specialist psychological assessment, formulation and treatment to clients; for both individuals and groups whilst supporting the Assistant Psychologist&nbsp; and behaviour practitioner in providing specialist clinical supervision, psychological advice and training as required.&nbsp;You will be joining a large Learning Disability (LD) Psychology department reporting to the Lead Psychologist and working and assisting supervision of LD Behavioural specialist, LD Assistant Psychologist and Trainee Psychologist.This is an excellent opportunity to contribute within our Community team for people with a learning disability.&nbsp; In this role, you will be working at the Civic Centre in the London Borough of Sutton with a team that works across different sites in Sutton and you will be visiting clients' homes.&nbsp; The team consists of Learning Disability Nurses, Physios, Occupational Therapist, Dietician, Speech and Language therapists and Creative Arts Therapists (Music and Drama/Movement Therapist).This role supports the commitments set out in Sutton’s Health and Social Care LD Strategy to help improve access to work, health, independence and social participation.&nbsp; You will work collaboratively deploying your specialism to support the work of the wider team.As a recently qualified, soon to be registered, Clinical Psychologist or someone with 1-2 years experience, we would expect you to demonstrate the following competences:<ul><li>Qualified Clinical Psychologist or student in their final year of their PHD (PsychD)&nbsp;</li><li>UK HCPC registration on completion of PHD (PsychD)</li><li>Experience which includes Adults with a Learning Disability.</li><li>Experience to be in adapted Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), Positive Behavioural Support (PBS), LD diagnostic assessment and Dementia assessment.</li><li>Extensive highly specialised knowledge and expertise in working with adults with learning disabilities:</li><li>High level ability to communicate effectively at both written and oral level complex, highly technical and clinically sensitive information</li><li>Highly developed knowledge of theory and practice of highly specialised psychological therapies to deliver the specific level of care&nbsp; adults with learning disabilities</li></ul>For more information about the role and/or an informal conversation, view the Role Profile or contact Mandy Cawley <a href="mailto:mandy.cawley@sutton.gov.uk" target="_blank">mandy.cawley@sutton.gov.uk</a>Our Offer to YouAs an organisation that values and nurtures talent, we’re committed to helping you fulfil your potential and will offer you a supportive, friendly and collaborative environment to grow and develop your career and skills. 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.In addition, we offer a modern and flexible working environment for our staff, supported by our IT infrastructure, including Google Chromebooks and Google Apps. Our Flexible Working - Smarter Working Scheme embraces new ways of working. It provides improved work life balance for our staff as it allows staff to work from a variety of locations and staff are not required to work within the office 5 days a week.Employees have access to a wide range of benefits, some of which include:<ul><li>Generous annual leave entitlement plus bank holidays (pro-rata if part-time working hours apply)</li><li>Flexi-time (Please note, this applies to roles at grades 1-9 only)</li><li>Three volunteering days per year in Sutton</li><li>Comprehensive learning and development programme</li><li>Local and national discounts for shopping, eating out and leisure activities</li><li>Interest free season ticket loans</li><li>Local Government Pension Scheme</li><li>Car parking scheme</li><li>Bicycle loan facilities and cycle to work scheme</li><li>Zip car scheme</li><li>Free eye tests and contribution towards glasses</li><li>Confidential wellbeing and counselling support</li><li>Subsidised gym membership</li></ul>Application ProcessPlease apply online outlining what skills, abilities and experience you can bring which makes you an ideal candidate for this role. Please ensure you refer to the requirements outlined in the job profile when completing your application.To support our diversity agenda and reduce the risk of bias in our recruitment activities, our short listing process completely anonymises personal information that can identify job applicants e.g. name, title etc. Our hiring managers review and short list applications based on the information provided as part of your application as to how well you meet the requirements and criteria for the role, as outlined in the job profile.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.Additional InformationWe pride ourselves on being a diverse, inclusive and welcoming Borough and we aim to create a workforce which reflects the community we serve - the key highlights from our recent Equalities Workforce Report can be seen <a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/1KGMTYxsYV0WkCbJAHTDyEDSVwv5YDX9A/view?usp=sharing" target="_blank">here.</a> We are respectful of difference and realise the positive value of diversity in our workforce. We welcome and encourage job applications from people of all backgrounds and particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic candidates and disabled candidates, as these groups are currently under-represented in our workforce. As part of our Disability Confident Committed status, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum/essential criteria for the role.We offer a range of family friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements, staff engagement forums, and inclusive staff networks who help drive our diversity agenda.The UK has introduced a new points-based immigration system affecting EU and Non-EU workers and sponsorship requirements. We advise checking the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.gov.uk/guidance/new-immigration-system-what-you-need-to-know" target="_blank">GOV.UK website</a>&nbsp;for right to work guidance.#LI-JT





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Service Development Officer (Libraries) SO2 
Permanent full time post (36 hrs per week) 
Salary £38,934-£40,755 
 
Enfield Library Service has a vacancy for the role of Service Development Officer. 
Key skills needed for the role: 
 
 - To lead on the planning and delivery of specific projects and initiatives aimed at improving Library services in Enfield Libraries. 
 - To be responsible for the day to day operation and line management of various staff with different roles delivering front line services across different locations. To review, improve and take responsibility for the activities and performance of these staff members and the quality of their work through the PDR process and 121s by identifying appropriate development and training activities and deliver coaching. To deal with any people management issues including recruitment, probationary reviews, initial disciplinary/capability issues and absence management within the team. 
 - To organise and manage delivery of a programme of initiatives across libraries in support of the Council’s objectives including digital inclusion, literacy for children and adults, a love of reading and lifelong learning. 
 - To maintain, monitor and potentially expand current initiatives which bring income to the service and to seek new income generation opportunities. 
 - To monitor project funds and ensure they are spent appropriately and in a timely manner. 
 
Contact Details - 
If you would like to know more about the role, please contact Peter Di Biasio on 020 8132 1811 for an informal discussion or to arrange a visit to the team. 
If you have any difficulties accessing this information, please contact Farida Uddin on <a href="mailto:farida.uddin@enfield.gov.uk" target="_blank">farida.uddin@enfield.gov.uk</a> 
 
We do not see your name or title when shortlisting your application. This is one of many initiatives to build a more talented and diverse workforce. However, if you put your name on your CV or Statement it will be visible to us. For this reason, we ask that you do not include your name on these documents. 
Please note it is your responses to the Essential/Desirable criteria, as detailed in the Job Description and Person Specification which is available on the job advert, that will determine if you are shortlisted for an interview, therefore we encourage you to always address the essential and desirable criteria in your application/CV. 
We are passionate about our people and how we deliver services to our community in Enfield. That’s why we encourage a culture that puts our customers at the heart of everything we do - by empowering our people to work together to find solutions, be open, honest and respectful, take responsibility and listen and learn. If you value these behaviours too, we’d love to hear from you - and of course we are always happy to talk flexible working. 
Why it's great to work for Enfield Council: 
 
 - An excellent pension through the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS). 
 - Up to 32 days annual leave depending on grade and length of service. You will also get eight public holidays per year and an extra day off at Christmas. 
 - A blend of remote and office based working for most roles. 
 - Interest free season ticket loan repayable over three or ten months. 
 - Career development and learning experiences from a range of training courses and learning methods. 
 - Employee Assistance Programme to provide advice and counselling services. This is a free and confidential service available to staff and members of their family. 
 - Health and leisure discounts and tax-free bikes for work. 
 - 1 month paid sabbatical for Children’s Social Workers 
 
We reserve the right to close this vacancy once a sufficient number of applications have been received. Therefore, we advise that you complete fully and submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.

London Borough of Enfield

Service Development Officer

Job DescriptionOrganisation: London Borough of Waltham ForestSalary:&nbsp;CD1£130,384.56 – £137,022.96 inclusive of London WeightingContract Type:&nbsp;Full-time PermanentWorking hours per week:&nbsp;36Application Deadline:&nbsp;25/07/2025Proposed Interview Date: August/September 2025 (further details on the various selection exercises will be confirmed closer to the time)Reference: 1818About Us:&nbsp;The London Borough of Waltham Forest is a vibrant outer London borough in north London, we have a thriving business district and close transport links to central London. Bursting with culture, energy, and opportunity, Waltham Forest is a great place,&nbsp;benefiting from a blend of ages, heritage and local history&nbsp;where people want to live, work and visit.Waltham Forest is one of thirty-two London boroughs, bordering Hackney, Haringey, Enfield, Redbridge and Epping Forest District Council, in north-east London.Within the borough we have four main neighbourhood areas with a distinct identity: Chingford, Leyton, Leytonstone, and Walthamstow.&nbsp;An estimated&nbsp;278,400&nbsp;residents call Waltham Forest home.Waltham Forest has a younger-than-average population with 24.5% of residents being aged 0 to 19 compared to 23%in London and nationally.Like London, Waltham Forest also has a high proportion of working-age adults aged 16 to 64 (69.6% compared to 68.9% in London and 62.9% nationally).There are proportionately fewer people aged over 65 living in Waltham Forest (10.2%) compared to London (11.9%) and the UK average (18.6%).We are one of the most diverse areas in the country (top 20) with an estimated 47%t of residents are from a minority ethnic background.According to the 2021 Census, the top three countries of origin for residents born overseas are Romania, Pakistan and Other EU countries.&nbsp;The top languages spoken locally other than English are Romanian, Urdu, Bulgarian, Polish, Turkish and Spanish.&nbsp;Waltham Forest full-time workers in 2023 have a median weekly income of £764.80 just below the London average £796.30 higher than the median income for England £682.60.Waltham Forest's deprivation score is 25.209, which means it is ranked number 12 out of all London Boroughs (excluding the City of London) and number 79 out of all 317 authorities in England (<a href="https://lginform.local.gov.uk/reports/view/lga-research/lga-research-report-indices-of-deprivation-2019?mod-area=E09000031&amp;mod-group=AllBoroughInRegion_London&amp;mod-type=namedComparisonGroup" target="_blank">LG Inform</a>).Our Population ProjectionsPopulation projections estimate that the Waltham Forest population will increase from 276,350 residents in 2021 to a total of 287,800 by 2026.The fastest growing group is projected to be those aged 18-21 (13.5%) and 65+ (15.5%).&nbsp;Our Health and DisabilityA total of 12,300 residents considered their health to be bad or very bad. This is equivalent to 6% of the population.Health tends to deteriorate further with age with 42% of population aged 65 and over (10,906) having a limiting long-term health problem or disability.&nbsp;Waltham Forest's Health Index score increased in 2021. The borough has an overall Health Index score of 104.1, which is up 3.6 points compared with the previous year.&nbsp;(A score of 100 represents average levels of health in England in 2015. A higher number always means better health and a lower number means worse health).&nbsp;Educational&nbsp;SettingsIn Waltham Forest, there are currently 51 primary schools, 15 secondary schools, four Family Hubs, four 16 plus, three nurseries and two all-through.In total, there’s approximately 45,000 pupils in Waltham Forest. There are almost twice as many primary school students as there is secondary.&nbsp;Please visit our&nbsp;<a href="https://census-2021-lbwfinsights.hub.arcgis.com/" target="_blank">Data Hub</a>&nbsp;if you would like to find out more about the demographics in Waltham Forest, including data briefs, posters, Power BI dashboard, charts and ONS’s tools.&nbsp;The Council’s preference is for online application. &nbsp;However, if you have a disability and are unable to complete an online application, please e-mail&nbsp;<a href="mailto:recruitment@walthamforest.gov.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@walthamforest.gov.uk</a> so we can arrange an alternative application method.&nbsp;About the role:&nbsp;The London Borough of Waltham Forest is looking for a dynamic and strategic leader to spearhead the improvement of resident experience which is at the heart of our transformation journey.&nbsp;This role has direct responsibility for significant service areas across Resident Experience, Business Support and ICT &amp; Digital. This includes overseeing an operational leadership team to drive performance, financial control and delivery of high-quality outcomes. Crucially, this role will also provide system and thought leadership across the Council and with partners to drive behavioural shift, equipping staff to put residents at the heart of everything we do.&nbsp;About YouAs the Corporate Director,&nbsp;you will take this agenda forward, shaping how we interact with our residents and how technology can enable services to be more efficient, inclusive and impactful.&nbsp;You will work across all service areas to design and deliver seamless, relational pathways of support that enable early intervention, reduce failure demand, promote independence and maximise opportunities for strengths-based interventions.&nbsp;You will have responsibility to drive down repeat contacts and other failure demand to unlock significant savings and efficiencies to ensure that we are able to direct support to those that need it most.&nbsp;You will also be accountable for setting the vision and driving delivery of the Council’s Digital and Technology roadmap, ensuring it is future-proof, secure, scalable and aligned to better meet the needs of residents and services. The post holder will bring expertise and experience to advise and lead council-wide transformation in this area.&nbsp;You will have operational accountability and oversight of core infrastructure, data strategy, cybersecurity, systems architecture and technology leadership. You will ensure that the council has a high-performing Digital and Technology service that is responsive to the needs of internal users and resilient in supporting critical frontline services. You will lead the Council’s cybersecurity strategy, ensuring robust technical defences and incident response plans are in place. You will have responsibility for maintaining organisation-wide ICT business continuity.<a href="https://fs-filestore-eu.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/Waltham_Forest/govRoleProfiles/CD%20of%20Resident%20Experience%20and%20Digital%20Role%20Profile%2030.06.2025%20(002).pdf" target="_blank">&gt;&gt; Click here to download the Role Profile &lt;&lt;&nbsp;&nbsp;</a>Key Responsibilities:&nbsp;<ul> <li>Lead and control a range of Council services.&nbsp;</li> <li>Member of the Extended Leadership Team.&nbsp;&nbsp;</li> <li>Accountable for operational and strategic implementation of decisions and direction for the service and for project/programme management for cross cutting corporate and partnership initiatives.</li> <li>Accountable for the integration of a range of professional /operational areas which are critical to the success of the organisation and for performance and service delivery across the service.</li> <li>A significant degree of evaluative judgement is required in relation to risks and issues, with the ability to identify the potential impact of a wide range of changing and potentially conflicting internal and external factors. Conclusions and decisions seize opportunities and mitigate risks.</li> <li>Direction setting, planning and prioritisation is over several years to ensure the service achieves its strategic goals, reviewing and adjusting to take account of the risks and opportunities presented by a changing political and regulatory environment.&nbsp;&nbsp;</li> <li>Post-holder required to attend significant out of hours meetings.&nbsp;&nbsp;</li></ul>Qualifications and Requirements:&nbsp;<ul> <li>Educated to degree level or equivalent standard.</li> <li>Relevant post-graduate/professional qualifications.&nbsp;&nbsp;</li></ul>Terms and conditions:&nbsp;The below terms and conditions apply to this role:<ul> <li>Satisfactory employment references and CIFAS identity checks;</li> <li>Satisfactory declaration of interest;&nbsp;</li></ul>This post is politically restricted therefore the post holder is disqualified from undertaking certain political activities under the Local Government Officers (Political Restrictions) Regulations 1990.&nbsp;As a public authority, we must ensure that members of staff in public-facing roles are able to speak fluent English. This means that they must have a command of spoken English, with confidence and accuracy, sufficient for the effective performance of their role. This requirement does not refer to any particular English language qualifications, regional or international accents, dialects, speech impediments or the tone of conversations. It does not require staff to speak only in English.&nbsp;How to Apply:&nbsp;Interested candidates are invited to submit their applications online by pressing the ‘Apply’ button below. This includes a supporting statement that outlines to us how your skills and experience make you a good candidate for this vacancy.&nbsp;We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.&nbsp;&nbsp;Equal Opportunity Employer:&nbsp;Waltham Forest is a diverse borough where diversity is valued and is integral to both, service delivery and employment of its staff. The Council is proud of its rich mix of communities and as the largest employer in the area, it works hard to respond to the changing needs of its population. We use our statutory duties on race, gender and disability equality and best practice in respect of age, faith and sexual orientation to ensure equality of opportunity in the workplace. The Council is committed to meeting its 4 equality objectives: - Promoting equality of opportunity - Opposing all forms of discrimination, intolerance and disadvantage - Ensuring our workforce reflects the diverse communities of Waltham Forest at all levels. - Providing fair, appropriate, accessible and excellent Services to all. Respecting Diversity is a core Council value.&nbsp;To support the above and reduce the risk of bias in its recruitment activities, the Council is operating an anonymous shortlisting process, which hides personal information that can identify individuals until their application has been considered for shortlisting. The Council also operates a scheme whereby, for jobs graded up to and including scale SO2, internal candidates are considered first. This includes those candidates who self-identify as having a disability for the purposes of the Disability Confident scheme. For more information, please refer to our recruitment and selection policy.&nbsp;We are keen to support employees to balance their working life with other commitments. Therefore, wherever possible, we will consider working arrangements that suit an individual's personal circumstances whilst still meeting the needs of the Council. If you would like to discuss the possible flexible working options that might be applicable to this role, please contact the person named below or feel free to discuss this during your interview.&nbsp;For more information on the benefits of working for the Council, please visit&nbsp;<a href="https://www.walthamforest.gov.uk/jobs-and-training/find-jobs-and-other-opportunities/working-us" target="_blank">https://www.walthamforest.gov.uk/jobs-and-training/find-jobs-and-other-opportunities/working-us</a>.&nbsp;Contact Information:&nbsp;If you have any questions about this vacancy or the application process, please contact&nbsp;Lee Witham, Corporate Director of Culture and Workforce Development at&nbsp;<a href="mailto:Lee.Witham@walthamforest.gov.uk" target="_blank">Lee.Witham@walthamforest.gov.uk</a>&nbsp;or&nbsp;Maria Matthews, Leadership Support Assistant at&nbsp;<a href="mailto:Maria.Matthews@walthamforest.gov.uk" target="_blank">Maria.Matthews@walthamforest.gov.uk</a>If you have any technical issues when trying to apply for this post, please contact our Recruitment Team via email at&nbsp;<a href="mailto:recruitment@walthamforest.gov.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@walthamforest.gov.uk</a>.&nbsp;Click here for further information on the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.walthamforest.gov.uk/council-and-elections/your-data-and-privacy/our-privacy-notices/hr-recruitment-privacy-notice" target="_blank">Human Resources recruitment privacy notice</a>.&nbsp;





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Corporate Director of Resident Experience & Digital

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Grade 7 - &nbsp;£42324-£46,512pa The Highways Team are looking for a Network and Contract Compliance Officer to join the team. This is an exiting opportunity in a new role.&nbsp; The role has two main duties: 1. To ensure Contractor compliance through inspection, monitoring, audits and overseeing works activities on the borough's highway network. 2. To ensure developer compliance through inspection, monitoring, audits and overseeing works activities on the borough's highway network. In addition to the above the role consists of the following duties and responsibilities: •&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Monitor construction work of contractors working in or on the boroughs highway to ensure it meets the specified standards and requirements (either the councils contract specifications or NRSWA / LoPS). •&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Inspect materials, quality and workmanship to ensure they meet specified requirements. •&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Identify and report any defects or deviations from specifications and take corrective action ensuring compliance. •&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Undertake regular site inspections of all those working in or on the boroughs highway. Maintain accurate records of inspections, tests, and construction activities. Instruct testing as deemed required or as per specification requirements. •&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Prepare and submit detailed reports to colleagues and management. •&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Ensure that health and safety regulations and requirements are followed on-site. •&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Ensure correct traffic management and working arrangements are in place on site including adherence to welfare requirements and approved traffic management plans, Chapter 8 and “the Red Book”.&nbsp; •&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Report any non-compliance and issue fixed penalty notices as required. •&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;To inspect licenced works (or unlicenced work that require a licence) and take corrective or enforcement action as required. •&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Communicate effectively with contractors, works promoters, designers and others. Please view Job Profile here For an informal discussion about the post, please contact <a href="mailto:James.ORegan@havering.gov.uk" target="_blank">James.ORegan@havering.gov.uk</a> The closing date for the receipt of applications is 1st August 2025 &nbsp;however interest in this job may be high and we therefore reserve the right to close the vacancy early. You will be notified if your application has been successful. &nbsp;Interview date to be confirmed. Should you require any help or advice with your online application, please contact the Recruitment Helpdesk on 01708 432770 &nbsp; Additional Information We want everyone to choose Havering. When you apply for a job with us, your application is considered on its merits regardless of your age, disability, ethnicity, faith, gender identity or sexual orientation. Our residents and service users come from all walks of life, and so do our employees. Find out what it means to Choose Havering. The London Borough of Havering has important responsibilities for safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. If you are appointed to a job that involves working with these groups, you may be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Please attach your supporting statement, explaining in no more than x2 A4 sides why and how you meet the criteria for this role. We practice anonymised recruitment. Please ensure that you remove all personal information from any documents that you upload.

London Borough of Havering

Network and Contract Compliance Officer

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<h2>Communities &amp; Skills</h2>
Collaborative, open, inclusive and fair - we work with and through partners to ensure Londoners can shape healthy, empowered and productive lives. Communities and Skills is led by Executive Director, Tunde Olayinka and is comprised of the following units: Civil Society &amp; Sport, Communities &amp; Social Policy, Group Public Health Unit, Skills and Employment and Health, Children and Young Londoners.
<h2>About the role</h2>
We’re looking for an experienced and proactive&nbsp;Senior Programme Management Officer&nbsp;to lead the Programme Management Office for our Health and Universal Free School Meals (UFSM) team. This is a high-impact role that calls for a sharp eye for detail, strong leadership, and a passion for driving results in a complex, fast-paced environment. Working with&nbsp;multiple stakeholders internal and external.
While each team has its distinct focus, your oversight will ensure smooth programme delivery and unlock opportunities for strategic cross-team collaboration between Health and UFSM.
Your role will be to provide project oversight and forward planning for the Team’s corporate responsibilities, including corporate performance reporting and other corporate returns and briefings, working closely with the Senior Managers and with the Business Support team.
This role offers the opportunity to shape delivery on a programme that directly supports the wellbeing of Londoners. If you are an experienced programme manager with excellent organisation skills, attention to detail and quality, experienced in PMO systems and leading teams – we want to hear from you.
<h2>What your day will look like</h2>
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<li>Lead the PMO functions across the health and UFSM teams, embedding governance, assurance and planning across key workstreams.</li>
<li>Provide project oversight and forward planning working in an agile and flexible way</li>
<li>Ensure effective delivery and reporting across a high-profile programme portfolios.</li>
<li>Prepare clear and concise programme reports, dashboards and agendas.</li>
<li>Work closely with Finance, Governance, Legal and policy teams to ensure compliance with GLA policies and frameworks.</li>
<li>Support risk management, forward planning and continuous improvement.</li>
<li>Build trusted relationships with senior stakeholders across the GLA, local government, and partners.</li>
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 Skills, knowledge and experience</h2>
To be considered for the role you must meet the following essential criteria:
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<li>An understanding of the issues associated with working in a complex political environments</li>
<li>Proven experience managing large-scale programmes with multiple projects and partners, including risk management.</li>
<li>Experience of delivering effective monitoring processes/systems as well as experience of managing budgets and corporate reporting.</li>
<li>Critical thinking, analytical and written skills, experience of analysing data from multiple sources and demonstrable ability to utilise these to assess, interpret, and present ideas, data, and information.</li>
<li>Substantial experience of co-ordinating work across a number of stakeholders and building and managing relationships in a partnership environment across a wide range of sectors especially the public sector.</li>
<li>Experience of managing teams.</li>
<li>Understanding of the Universal free school meals programme is desirable.</li>
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The GLA Competency Framework Guidelines further detailing each competency and the different level indicators can be found here:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.london.gov.uk/sites/default/files/gla_competency_framework_hr_28june2021.pdf" target="_blank">GLA Competency Framework</a>

This role is based at London Fire Brigade’s Head Office (Union Street SE1 0LL). With a requirement to travel to City Hall for key meetings.


<h2>How to apply</h2>

If you would like to apply for the role you will need to submit the following:
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<li>Up to date CV</li>
<li>Personal statement with a maximum of 1500 words. Please ensure you address how you demonstrate the essential criteria outlined above in the advert.</li>
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Please ensure your CV and Personal Statement have a maximum file size of 1.5MB each and upload your Personal Statement to the ‘CV and Cover Letter section’ of the form, ensuring you address the technical requirements and competencies in your Personal Statement.
Word or PDF format preferred and do not include any photographs or images. Please ensure your CV and Personal Statement are saved with the job reference number as part of the naming convention (E.g., “CV – applicant name - 012345)
As part of GLA’s continuing commitment to be an inclusive and equal opportunity employer we will be removing personal identifiable information from CVs and Personal Statements that could cause discrimination.&nbsp;
<h2>
 If you have questions about the role</h2>
If you wish to talk to someone about the role, the hiring manager would be happy to speak to you. Please contact them at&nbsp;<a href="mailto:Sara-Jane.Millar@london.gov.uk" target="_blank">Sara-Jane.Millar@london.gov.uk</a>
If you have any questions about the recruitment process, contact the&nbsp;<a href="mailto:glaopdcrecruitment@tfl.gov.uk" target="_blank">glaopdcrecruitment@tfl.gov.uk</a>&nbsp;who support the GLA with recruitment.
<h2>Assessment process</h2>
Once you have submitted an application, your details will be reviewed by a panel.
If shortlisted, you’ll be invited to an interview/assessment.
The interview/assessment date is:&nbsp;To be confirmed

<h2>Equality, diversity and inclusion</h2>
London's diversity is its biggest asset, and we strive to ensure our workforce reflects London's diversity at all levels. We welcome applications from everyone regardless of age, gender, gender identity, gender expression, ethnicity, sexual orientation, faith or disability.
We particularly encourage applications from Black, Asian and Minority ethnic candidates and disabled candidates who are currently underrepresented in our workforce.
We are committed to being an inclusive employer and we are happy to consider flexible working arrangements. We would welcome applications from candidates who are seeking part time work as this role is open to job share.&nbsp;
Please note we are a Disability Confident Employer so for candidates who wish to be considered under the scheme and meet the essential criteria, they will automatically be invited to interview. Please note, should you require any adjustments through the process, we will accommodate as much as possible. Please contact the recruitment team for further information if required.
<h2>Benefits</h2>
GLA staff are hybrid working up to 3 days a week in our offices and remotely depending on their role. As part of this, you will need to split your time between home working and coming into the office.
In addition to a good salary package, you will be paid every four weeks, providing frequent salary payments. We also offer an attractive range of benefits including 30 days’ annual leave, interest free season ticket loan, interest free bicycle loan and a career average pension scheme.
<h2>Additional Information</h2>

Please note, all candidates will need to confirm that the information provided in this application form is true and correct. Should a candidate deliberately give false information, including the use of AI software, they understand that this would disqualify them from consideration.

Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record (DBS) check but some roles may require additional security screening.&nbsp;
 Secondment Opportunity

If you are a GLA employee applying for an internal fixed-term position, as an internal secondment opportunity, you must ensure you satisfy the following secondment policy criteria listed below before applying&nbsp;
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<li>On a permanent contract or a fixed term contract where the time left on the contract at the point at which you apply for secondment is longer than the secondment period;</li>
<li>successfully completed your probation period and are performing to the required standard for your current role; and</li>
<li>at least 18 months service with the GLA&nbsp;</li>
</ul>
If you do meet the criteria listed above, you will need to complete the&nbsp;<a href="http://intranet.london.gov.uk/node/16973" target="_blank">Approval for secondment application</a>&nbsp;form and gain line manager approval, before emailing the fully completed form to the Resourcing Assistant who is managing the vacancy.&nbsp;This form must be received by the closing date of the vacancy.&nbsp;Failure to provide this form will mean your application cannot be progressed.
If you are unable to satisfy all of the criteria, unfortunately, you are not eligible to apply for this vacancy as an internal secondment. &nbsp;For further information, please see&nbsp;<a href="http://intranet.london.gov.uk/node/17077" target="_blank">Secondment Policy and Procedure</a>.

IMPORTANT: If you are a current GLA employee on a fixed-term contract, which is due to end BEFORE the end date of this vacancy, you DO NOT NEED to complete the&nbsp;<a href="http://intranet.london.gov.uk/node/16973" target="_blank">Approval for secondment application</a>&nbsp;form as it is not a secondment.
If you are successful in securing this secondment opportunity, you will need to be released from your existing role, so please ensure that you make your line manager aware of your application.
<h2>More Support</h2>
If you have a disability which makes submitting an online application form difficult, please contact&nbsp;<a href="mailto:resourcingteam@london.gov.uk" target="_blank">resourcingteam@london.gov.uk</a>.
The GLA is proud to be a Level 2: Disability Confident employer. We are committed to becoming a more inclusive and accessible organisation and creating a truly inclusive and accessible workplace and culture for our disabled staff. We have named Disability Equality as a key corporate priority within our EDI Strategy. We welcome and encourage applications from disabled applicants. Should you wish to opt into the scheme, please let us know during your application.

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Salary: £40,911 Grade: Level 3 Zone 2 Location: 5 Pancras Square N1C 4AG Contract Type: Permanent x3 Hours: Full Time (36 hours) Closing Date: Tuesday 22nd July 2025; 23:59 Interview Date: 31st JulyAbout CamdenCamden is changing on the inside to make life better for everyone. Our residents and communities are at the heart of everything we do. We’re home to the most important conversations happening today and we’re making radical social change a reality, so that nobody gets left behind.&nbsp;Here’s where you can help decide a better future for us all.What You’ll Be DoingIn this role, you'll be part of a multi-disciplinary team supporting vulnerable Camden residents and their families, using your expertise to provide holistic, strength-based, and recovery-focused care. You'll build long-term relationships to help individuals maintain good health and improve their lives. Key responsibilities include responding to crises, recognising signs of harm, and preventing unnecessary hospital admissions. You'll also contribute to shared learning, development, and practice improvement within the Local Authority, with a focus on embedding strengths-based approaches.It is important you have confidence and enthusiasm, as you will be speaking to members of the public and professionals at various levels, both internally and externally.This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act and will require an Enhanced DBS.All About YouThe ideal candidate will be familiar working under the Care Act 2024 and bring with them an understanding, preferably with working experience, within a Social care setting or aligned organisation.You will play a key role in the smooth running of the service by handling public calls, providing screening, information, advice, and escalating when needed. You'll conduct assessments and reviews, working creatively with customers to explore support options that promote independence. Additionally, you'll consider reablement needs from physical, functional, sensory, and emotional perspectives, and assist with housing allocations and resettlement as required.To find out more about what it is like to work at Camden, meet some of our People by visiting '<a href="http://www.camdenjobs.co.uk/our-stories" target="_blank">www.camdenjobs.co.uk/our-stories</a>'.How To ApplyTo view the Job Profile, please&nbsp;CLICK HERE or copy and paste the below URL into your browser:&nbsp;<a href="http://camdocs.camden.gov.uk/HPRMWebDrawer/Record/10807126/file/document?inline" target="_blank">http://camdocs.camden.gov.uk/HPRMWebDrawer/Record/10807126/file/documen…</a>To apply for this job please follow the "Apply" link. In the ‘Why you?’ section of the application you will be required to demonstrate how you meet the role criteria noted in the Job Profile under the “About You” section.What We OfferAt Camden, you’ll receive a host of benefits. From flexible working to 27 days annual leave (+ bank holidays!). We also know that a work life balance is extremely important so we also offer family leave, loan schemes and access to our incredible staff networks. We also have an incredible pensions scheme.&nbsp;Visit '<a href="http://www.camdenjobs.co.uk/staff-benefits" target="_blank">www.camdenjobs.co.uk/staff-benefits</a>' for more details.Inclusion and Diversity&nbsp;We want Camden Council to be a great place to work and to ensure that our communities are represented across our workforce. A vital part of this is ensuring we are a truly inclusive organisation that encourages diversity in all respects, including diversity of thinking. We particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and those of Other Ethnicities, LGBT+, disabled and neurodiverse communities to make a real difference to our residents so that equalities and justice remains at the heart of everything we do.To discover more about Camden and our commitment towards diversity, equality and safeguarding, please visit <a href="https://www.camdenjobs.co.uk/inclusion-and-diversity" target="_blank">https://www.camdenjobs.co.uk/inclusion-and-diversity</a>Anonymised Application – in keeping with Camden’s commitment to inclusion the recruitment to this role is anonymised and supports the objective of reducing the impact of unconscious bias.Asking for Adjustments&nbsp;Camden is committed to making our recruitment practices barrier-free and as accessible as possible for everyone. This includes making adjustments or changes for disabled people, neurodiverse people or people with long-term health conditions. If you would like us to do anything differently during the application, interview or assessment process, including providing information in an alternative format, please contact us on 020 7974 6655, at <a href="mailto:resourcing@camden.gov.uk" target="_blank">resourcing@camden.gov.uk</a> or post to 5 Pancras Square, London, N1C 4AG,

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Social Care Practitioner

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Please apply online via the link provided.
Please note, we do not accept CV’s submitted without a fully completed online application form.



Permanent – Full Time 36 hours per week
Location: Town Hall - Hybrid working
An excellent opportunity has arisen within the London Borough of Redbridge for an experienced, Contracts and Procurement Lawyer to join the Council to provide a comprehensive and professional legal service.
You will report to the Senior Lawyer – Contracts and Procurement within the Legal Department. You will also work closely with other Council departmental clients and specialist departments.
You will provide the Council with expert advice and guidance on aspects of all contracts and procurement related work and have extensive experience in the preparation of public contracts and knowledge of public contract procurement processes.
Responsibilities -
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<li>Provide expertise and knowledge of, and provide advice and guidance and practical assistance on, local government law in the areas of local government contract and procurement work.</li>
<li>Conduct a full range of work types in this area.</li>
<li>Utilising skills and experience gained within a similar position, you will report to the Senior Lawyer (Contracts &amp; Procurement) and will have your own complex and varied caseload.</li>
</ul>
For this role you will need to:
<ul>
<li>Hold a Solicitor, Barrister, FILEX or similar qualification.</li>
<li>Have experience of contract and procurement work, preferably in a local government context.</li>
<li>Excellent knowledge of the law and practice of contract and procurement law.</li>
<li>Experience of managing a wide and varied forms of contract and procurement matters with minimal supervision.</li>
</ul>
If you feel you meet the above requirements and are keen to join an ambitious, dynamic and innovative team, we would like to hear from you.
Please note previous applicants do not need to apply again.
Interviews to be confirmed.
<a href="https://my.redbridge.gov.uk/Jobs/ShowFile/22606" target="_blank">Job description &amp; Person specification</a>
To apply for this post please complete the online application form and attach your CV and a Covering Letter addressing how you meet the criteria for the role as stated in the person specification.
All short-listed applicants will need to demonstrate proof of right to work in the UK. 
We are committed to employment practices that promote diversity and inclusion in employment and welcome applications from qualified applicants regardless of age, disability, gender identity, sex, marriage and civil partnership status, pregnancy and maternity status, colour, race, religion, or belief.
Ambitious for Redbridge

London Borough of Redbridge

Contract and Procurement Lawyer

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Lambeth Agency Workers- Click here to apply Social Worker REF: 2348&nbsp; Hybrid Working&nbsp; PO2 – PO3 Career Grade: £43,542 pa rising in annual increments to £49, 638 pa inc LW.&nbsp;&nbsp; Secondment Opportunity/ Fixed Term Contract and Full Time until March 2026. About Us: It is an exciting time to join Lambeth Council, we have bold ambitions for the future of Lambeth’s communities and residents through our&nbsp;Lambeth 2030 Plan ‘Our Future, Our Lambeth. To deliver on these ambitions, we have embarked our transformational One Lambeth Programme ensuring we are ‘connected by purpose,’ in everything we do to deliver excellence. We are proud to have recently developed a refreshed set of One Lambeth Values and Behaviours that were develop for staff by staff;&nbsp;Equity, Ambition, Kindness, and Accountability. For more information, please have a look at our dedicated&nbsp;One Lambeth Values and Behaviours page.&nbsp; About the Borough: Located in the heart of South London, Lambeth Borough is a vibrant community of over 317,600 residents. Stretching from the dynamic neighbourhood of Streatham in the South to the iconic landmarks of Waterloo in the North, we are proud to be the 9th largest borough in London. Our diversity is our strength, with more than 130 languages spoken, making Lambeth the home of the Windrush generation, London's largest LGBTQ+ community, and a thriving Portuguese-speaking community.&nbsp; With exceptional schools, lush green spaces including Brockwell Park, cultural gems like the Black Cultural Archives, and world-renowned institutions such as St Thomas's Hospital, Lambeth offers an enriching and dynamic environment. About the Role and Team: We are looking for a qualified Social Worker for our Front Door Community based service: Information, Contact and Assessment Service (iCAS). iCAS is at the forefront of Adult Social Care’s service to Lambeth residents delivering a comprehensive assessment service to vulnerable adults.&nbsp; We are looking for a competent and compassionate social worker who can work at a pace. In order to maximise resources and achieve customer focused outcomes, you will need to have excellent communication and planning skills and be committed to partnership working across statutory and third sector organisations.&nbsp; &nbsp; Key Responsibilities: <ul> <li>The team carry out assessments with adults over 18 years of age, with a range of physical health disabilities and vulnerabilities, so experience with these client groups is essential – as well as having a robust understanding of the Safeguarding procedures. &nbsp;</li> <li>The primary feature of work undertaken by staff is to deliver strength based preventative support, where required.</li> <li>The team undertake Assessments and support with signposting, primarily to adults who have approached the council for the first time.</li> <li>Social workers carry out a variety of responsibilities, including referring people to reablement where they are identified as potentially benefitting from maximising their everyday living skills and they consider the provision of services via Direct Payments.</li> <li>The team work closely alongside our OT and Age UK colleagues.</li> <li>iCAS is a fast-paced team with a committed and enthused workforce who strive to achieve positive outcomes for our residents.</li> <li>You will work closely with other teams in the borough and engage wider agencies to support the person.</li> <li>You’ll need to adapt to a demanding and changing environment and have a commitment to partnership and collaborative working.</li> <li>The team support hybrid working, the requirement is to be on site 2 days a week with the option to work 3 days at home.</li> </ul> ‘We especially encourage applications from people from the Black, Asian and Multiethnic communities and while the role is open to all applicants, Lambeth will utilise the positive action provisions of the Equality Act 2010 to appoint a candidate from underrepresented groups where there is a choice between two candidates of equal merit.’ For detailed qualifications and requirements, please review the job description and person specification in hyperlink below: Job Description and Person Specification Contact Information: For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Allison Dunkley at&nbsp;<a href="mailto:adunkley1@lambeth.gov.uk" target="_blank">adunkley1@lambeth.gov.uk</a> &nbsp; Recruitment Timelines: Advert close date: 11:59pm on Sunday 13 July 2025. Benefits: We believe in rewarding our staff. When you join us, you'll gain access to a range of benefits, including: <ul> <li>Participation in our 5 Staff Networks: Black, Asian, and Multi-Ethnic, LGBTQ+, Disability, Young Professionals, and Women's.</li> <li>Generous annual leave entitlement starting from 27 days, increasing to up to 35 days depending on length of service.</li> <li>Membership in the Local Government Pension Scheme.</li> <li>Hybrid Working.</li> <li>Employee Assistance Programme.</li> <li>Occupational Sick Pay based on length of service.</li> <li>Discounts at local restaurants.</li> <li>Discount at our Active Lambeth Gyms.</li> <li>Learning and Development opportunities, including Apprenticeships.</li> <li>Cycle to Work Scheme.</li> <li>Secure Bike Storage facilities at our Town Hall and Civic Centre.</li> <li>Trade Union Membership.</li> </ul> How to Apply: If you're interest in this opportunity, click on the apply button and complete an online application.&nbsp; In your supporting statement, please clearly demonstrate how you meet the shortlist criteria marked with an 'A' at shortlist stage. We operate an anonymised application process, so be sure to remove personal details when uploading your CV and personal statement. At Lambeth, we are dedicated to providing quality services and equal opportunities for all. We are committed to safer recruitment and are proud to be a Stonewall diversity champion, a Living Wage Employer, and to guarantee interviews for all disabled candidates who meet the minimum criteria of the role. For a full list of our accreditations, please click&nbsp;here.

Lambeth Council

Social Worker

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Havering Adult College- &nbsp;Sessional &nbsp;Teacher&nbsp; JOIN US Share your valuable skills and industry experience by joining&nbsp; Our AMAZING team of Sessional Teachers <ul>
<li>Part-time teaching means you do not have to change your career.</li> <li>Work-life balance. Courses will be planned around your availability.</li> <li>Make a difference to your students’ life and help us to provide opportunities for our community to grow skills and confidence.</li> </ul> SESSIONAL TEACHER – Teaching Assistants/Early Years L1, L2, L3 Do you want to make a difference to people’s lives? Are you looking for a new challenge? Do you have what it takes to nurture and develop the potential in others?&nbsp; We are looking to recruit a TA/EYFS Sessional Teacher as part of our new team at Havering Adult College.&nbsp; Salary: Up to £28.78 per hour (depending on your level of teaching qualification and level of course you are teaching)&nbsp; &nbsp; Location: Havering Adult College, Bower Park Centre, 472 Havering Road, Romford, RM1 4HR and/or Havering Adult College, Brittons Centre, Ford Lane, Rainham, Essex RM13 7BB Who we are Havering Adult College exists to provide high quality learning opportunities for those living in and around the London Borough of Havering, to support them to reconnect with education. Havering Adult College values diversity and, as a leader in lifelong learning, will work to ensure there is equality of opportunity for all. We offer a range of courses that will nurture and develop a wider set of skills that can empower residents and other customers to grow as individuals, keep their minds and bodies active, challenge preconceptions, and support the ethos of lifelong learning. About the Job The role includes teaching at Level 1, Level 2 and Level 3 on Early Years/Teaching Assistant courses at our centres. Exact course dates/times can be negotiated, but generally take place during the daytime or evening. You will prepare and deliver teaching and learning that meets the individual needs of the learners and help them develop their skills, knowledge, and understanding. You will assess and provide meaningful and developmental feedback to learners as required. You will deliver Pre-Course Interviews to ensure learners are enrolled in the right class at the right level. You will ensure assessment records are kept up-to-date and targets are met. You must have the ability to take initiative and the ability to research, produce, and use teaching resources to maintain high standards of learning in different environments including the use of e-learning, the last of which is essential. It is also essential that you have a desire to develop and use new methods of teaching and learning to engage and motivate your learners. Successful candidates will have an understanding of Equality and Diversity, and an appreciation of the requirements of teachers under the Safeguarding of Children &amp; Vulnerable Adults regulations. Successful applicants will be responsible for their own travel to and from the delivery centres.&nbsp; About You The successful candidate should hold the following essential criteria: <ul>
<li>Extensive experience of teaching within the Vocational Teaching Assistant/Early Years qualifications</li> <li>Experience of using MS Office applications (e.g. Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)</li> <li>Assessor certificate – TAQA 3 or equivalent</li> <li>IQA certificate – TAQA 4 or equivalent (desirable)</li> <li>Experience of mentoring</li> <li>Hold a full UK driving licence</li> <li>A Level 4 Teaching Qualification for post-compulsory settings (e.g. CTLLS or CET) as a minimum*</li> <li>GCSE Grade 9 - 5 English and maths qualifications (or equivalent)</li> <li>Consideration will be given to exceptional applicants who do not hold, but are willing to gain, their Teaching Qualification and Assessor Certificate, if successful. Details of this can be discussed at interview.</li> </ul> It would be useful for the candidate to also have the following desirable criteria: <ul>
<li>Experience of working with a range of diverse and challenging learner groups</li> <li>Experience of undertaking internal quality assurance</li> <li>Knowledge of the local area and the community</li> </ul> Reward and benefits <ul>
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Teaching rate&nbsp;</li> </ul> Salary: Up to £28.78 per hour (depending on your level of teaching qualification and level of course you are teaching)&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; <ul>
<li>We offer a range of courses as part of your professional development</li> </ul> Level 3 Award in Education and Training Level 4 Certificate in Education and Training Level 3 Award in Assessing Vocationally Relate Achievement Level 4 Award in the Internal Quality Assurance of Assessment Processes and Practice <ul>
<li>Havering Rewards</li> </ul> Great saving on your favourite brands online and in store Discounted shopping cards, vouchers/e-vouchers and much more… How to Apply -&nbsp;Make sure you answer all the sections fully and evidence how you meet the competencies for the post. - Please make explicit reference to your relevant qualifications and experience in teaching adults, if any. - Finally, please make sure you choose referees that can comment on your teaching abilities or professional competency, such as a line manager, for example. -Please attach your supporting statement, explaining in no more than x2 A4 sides why and how you meet the criteria for this role. Do not attach a CV as this will not be considered. Please view Job Profile&nbsp;here&nbsp; All applications must be made online.&nbsp;The closing date for the receipt of applications is the 31st July &nbsp;2025&nbsp;however, interest in this job may be high and we therefore reserve the right to close the vacancy early. You will be notified only if your application has been successful.&nbsp; Interviews are scheduled for the week commencing Monday 23rd June 2025. If you have any questions about the post, please contact Cheryl Dower at&nbsp;<a href="mailto:cheryl.dower@havering.gov.uk" target="_blank">cheryl.dower@havering.gov.uk</a> Additional Information We want everyone to choose Havering. When you apply for a job with us, your application is considered on its merits regardless of your age, disability, ethnicity, faith, gender identity or sexual orientation. Our residents and service users come from all walks of life, and so do our employees. Find out what it means to Choose Havering. The London Borough of Havering has important responsibilities for safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. If you are appointed to a job that involves working with these groups, you may be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Please attach your supporting statement, explaining in no more than x2 A4 sides why and how you meet the criteria for this role. We practice anonymised recruitment. Please ensure that you remove all personal information from any documents that you upload.

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