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About the BoroughThe London Borough of Sutton is situated less than 30 minutes by train from Central London, with direct connections to London Victoria and London Bridge. Found in zone 5 with good transport links in and out of London, Sutton boasts award winning parks and open spaces, low crime rates, affordable housing and great schools. As well as high levels of resident engagement and satisfaction, providing quality services and success in addressing our financial challenges, whilst involving residents in key issues and high street changes.Sutton is continuously investing in the health, wellbeing and education of our residents and the future generation, as set out in the “Ambitious for Sutton” corporate plan. We are home to the Royal Marsden Hospital and the Institute of Cancer Research. Together with the development of the London Cancer Hub, Sutton will be the world’s leading life-science district, specialising in cancer research and treatment. Our vision will create around 13,000 jobs while contributing £1.2bn to the UK economy each year, a vibrant community of scientists, doctors and innovative companies intended to deliver real benefits for cancer patients and drive economic growth. With the regeneration of the local areas with new homes and schools, Sutton is passionate about working closely with our residents and vulnerable groups to help them maintain their independence and create a balance between support and independent living.The Council is seen as a driving force within the South London Partnership of five outer south west London boroughs focused on strategic growth, regeneration and investment. As we strive to improve our services and spaces for our residents as set out in the ‘Ambitious for Sutton’ corporate plan, Sutton aims to shape the future of the borough and adapt to the needs of its residents to make our Borough a great place to live, work and raise a family.About the Service and TeamThe Building Control Service has been through a recent restructure to ensure it is ready for the challenges arising from the Building Safety Act, including the need for Registered Building Inspectors. The restructure has allowed the Council to offer an enhanced pay and reward package across all roles to ensure staff retention and build a team for the future that will be financially sustainable, customer focused and agile in adapting to change. The team has achieved UKAS Accredited ISO 9001 certified on the LABC scheme which demonstrates the Council's commitment to maintaining an efficient business model, provide development opportunities and demonstrate competency.About the Role and Our Ideal CandidateThis role attracts an additional yearly Market Supplement of £5k paid over 12 months and subject to review. You will manage a range of domestic and commercial applications under the Building Regulations as a Class 2 (Registered Building Inspector). You will also contribute to the work of the team on a wide range of relevant activities such as dangerous structures, enforcement and demolition notices. You will also assist in the learning and development of less experienced staff. The Council encourages flexible working and invests in staff training. We will pay your costs for achieving and renewing your accreditation with the Building Safety Regulator. This role offers hybrid working, but site visits are daily so you will need to be able to get to Sutton each day. About youYou will be expected to have a professional qualification giving membership to a recognised Building Control body e.g. RICS/CABE and have experience working in Building Control, ideally in Local Government. You will have reached a level of registration under the Building Safety that will enable you to deal with relevant domestic and commercial projects and have a thorough understanding of Building Regulations and related legislation. Sutton encourages the development and growth of its staff and you will provide support to staff in building their experience and achievement of higher levels of accreditation. You will be personable, and able to show excellent communication skills to a wide variety of audiences.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.Employees have access to a wide range of benefits to enable staff to achieve a work life balance, some of which include:<ul><li>A generous annual leave entitlement of 26-31 days plus bank holidays (pro-rata if part-time working hours apply) depending on service and grade&nbsp;</li><li>Enhanced Maternity, paternity, shared parental, adoption and dependents leave</li><li>Two volunteering days per year</li><li>Flexible Working - Smarter Working Scheme (dependent on the role)&nbsp;</li><li>Adjustable and agile working arrangements using Google Chromebooks</li><li>Learning and development portal offering a range of courses</li><li>Discounts on a range of local shops, restaurants, gyms and leisure centres</li><li>Interest free season ticket loans</li><li>Local Government Pension Scheme</li><li>Bicycle loan facilities and cycle to work scheme</li><li>Zip car scheme</li><li>Confidential health &amp; wellbeing and counselling support</li></ul>Application ProcessApply online outlining what skills, abilities and experience you can bring which makes you an ideal candidate for this role. Please refer to the requirements outlined in the job profile when completing your application and check your CV details have been uploaded correctly in the relevant sections.We understand and recognise the benefits of using Artificial Intelligence (AI) in the workplace and are embracing AI where appropriate, to boost our productivity and streamline how we deliver our Council services efficiently; to provide the best possible outcomes for our residents and communities.&nbsp; However, we reserve the right to reject applications where it is apparent that AI-generated content has been used in isolation and without personalised responses. At Sutton we value authenticity and are looking for individuals who can clearly demonstrate their own skills, experience and motivation for the role that they are applying for and embrace and demonstrate our PRIDE values. Here at Sutton we have core values of Transparency and this is to be demonstrated during the application process and completion of the supporting statement and will be further tested at interview and selection stage for those who progress forward.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, it is strongly advised that you complete and submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.&nbsp;As part of our award winning Diversity Programme we anonymise all applications received to reduce conscious and unconscious bias enabling every application to be reviewed on the knowledge, skills and experience shown in your application. We encourage our interview panels to be as diverse as possible (age, cultural, neurodiverse etc.) to reduce bias where possible. We are fully committed to removing barriers and enhancing the diversity of our workforce.Additional InformationWe are proud to be a diverse and welcoming Borough and we strive to create a workforce which reflects the community we serve, and instil a sense of belonging in our staff. We celebrate and respect differences and appreciate the value of having a diverse workforce, therefore we welcome applications from under represented groups.To support our workers and their families 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.We are also proud to be a disability confident employer and guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum essential criteria for a role. As an accredited London Living Wage Employer all our employees are guaranteed the London Living Wage regardless of their length or type of contract.The UK has a points-based immigration system affecting EU and Non-EU workers and sponsorship requirements. We advise checking the <a href="https://www.gov.uk/guidance/new-immigration-system-what-you-need-to-know" target="_blank">GOV.UK website</a> for right to work guidance. Sponsorship availability varies and is subject to eligibility requirements and budget limitations. As a result, we cannot guarantee sponsorship for all roles and will evaluate sponsorship requests on a case-by-case basis.





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London Borough of Sutton

Building Control Senior Surveyor

Job Title: Transport Co-ordinator Starting Salary: £31,536 progressing to £34,433 per annum (pro rata for part time) Hours: 37 Location: Stevenage Contract Type:&nbsp;Permanent Directorate: Growth &amp; Environment<h4>About the team</h4>The Integrated Passenger Transport Unit (IPTU) delivers transport for Adult Care Services and home to school transport, ensuring an accessible and cost-effective service for the residents of Hertfordshire. This will contribute to creating a cleaner, greener and more sustainable Hertfordshire.<h4>About the role</h4>Being an integral part of the Fleet Operations Team within the Integrated Passenger Transport Unit the Transport Coordinator&nbsp;is responsible for overseeing the provision of transport put in place to meet the service needs, and this includes the investigating of any issues reported on transport provided, management of staff resources and co-ordination between clients, families, establishments and the IPTU.We are looking for a confident individual, capable of using their initiative to work effectively in some complex and challenging situations.The key responsibilities include: • Coordinate daily transport operations for vulnerable service users and children across a defined area of Hertfordshire. • Manage and adjust routes, monitor fleet performance, and ensure cost-effective service delivery. • Provide out-of-hours cover on a rota basis (weekends and bank holidays). • Support vehicle and asset management alongside the Fleet Coordinator. • Respond to transport-related queries and input staff overtime on internal systems. • Liaise with carers, parents, social workers, and service providers to maintain service standards. • Use of HCC systems for fleet and staff management. Staff Management • Line manage the drivers/attendants and passenger assistants for the area covered, including daily supervision and absence cover. • Lead recruitment, onboarding, training, and performance reviews. • Ensure staff deliver safe, reliable, and high-quality care transport.<h4>About you</h4>Essential:<ul><li>Excellent writing and oral communication skills to deal with a wide range of customers, staff and service users</li><li>Knowledge and experience of vehicle routing and scheduling together with a broad knowledge of transport legislation</li><li>Experience of collating and interpreting data</li><li>Ability to identify the specific needs of the service user through the information provided in order to meet transport requirements</li><li>To work independently and with the team to provide an efficient and cost-effective service</li><li>Willingness to learn and adopt HCC policies and procedures</li><li>Computer literate, especially Microsoft 365</li><li>Good time management and organisational skills</li><li>Able to work flexibly to cover the out of hours requirements of the service</li><li>Driving licence essential as post holder is required to carry out spot checks/meetings at locations within the county&nbsp;</li></ul>We welcome applications from candidates who currently reside in the UK with established proof of right to work documentation. We are not able to offer sponsorship at this time for this role.This job role is within the Community Services, level COM8 job profile. Please locate this via:Job profiles - Community servicesTo hear more about this opportunity please contact <a href="mailto:tina.bushell@hertfordshire.gov.uk" target="_blank">tina.bushell@hertfordshire.gov.uk</a> or <a href="mailto:stephen.morgan@hertfordshire.gov.uk" target="_blank">stephen.morgan@hertfordshire.gov.uk</a> for an informal discussion about the role.Interview Date: week commencing 10th November held at Farnham House, StevenageBenefits of working for us<h4>How to apply</h4>As part of your application, please upload your most recent CV. Ensure your CV is up to date with your employment history (including any employment gaps), and including any training/qualifications. We encourage you to include examples of where you have demonstrated the requirements/criteria in the advert / job profile to allow the panel to fully recognise your skills and abilities. You will have the opportunity to include a short covering paragraph within your application to give us a little more information about your skills, knowledge, and experiences. <h4>Additional information</h4>Disability Confident We are proud to be a&nbsp;Disability Confident employer&nbsp;and guarantee an interview to anyone disclosing a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria for the post.Safeguarding This role has been identified as requiring a Disclosure &amp; Barring Service (DBS) check.Driving required You’ll need to have the ability to drive and/or travel around Hertfordshire, either using your own mode of transport or a company car to travel to other locations.English Fluency The ability to converse at ease with members of the public and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post (for those whose language is a signed language the provision of a sign language interpreter who speaks English to the necessary standard of fluency will be required).&nbsp;Further information about the legal requirement can be found here.





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Hertfordshire County Council

Transport Co-ordinator

Are you passionate about making a positive difference in children's lives in Southwark?If yes, we have the perfect role for you!We are looking to recruit social workers for our Safeguarding &amp; Family Support Service and help play a key role in ensuring children in Southwark are safe and happy at home. If you're a qualified social worker with a passion for empowering children and families, we want to hear from you!This role is full time, 36 hours per week.About us:Our Children's Services is dedicated to providing outstanding support to vulnerable children and families in Southwark. Our systemically-informed, relationship-based approach prioritises the needs of each child, working purposefully with families to manage risk, promote positive outcomes, and create lasting change.Our most recent Ofsted inspection was graded as ‘good’ in all areas. The children in our care said we are a “special council and are like a family to them”.About the team:You will be joining a friendly team of dedicated professionals who share your passion for positive outcomes for children and families.We want you to thrive in your role whilst being supported through regular one to one and group supervisions alongside having access to key development and training opportunities to grow as a social worker.About the role:We aspire to keep your caseloads manageable, allowing you to dedicate your full attention to the children and families who need it most. As a Social Worker or Senior Social Worker, you will:<ul><li>Build positive relationships and work directly with children, their families and partner agencies – all under the guidance of our experienced Team Managers.</li><li>Run child in need and child protection plans, tailored to each child's unique needs and be the driving force behind positive change.</li><li>Experience of CP, CIN and Court work.</li></ul>For more information, please see the Job Description and Person Specification located at the bottom of the advert.About you:<ul><li>Current registration with Social Work England and a recognised social work qualification</li><li>Have passed your ASYE year</li><li>Ability to build positive relationships</li><li>Have knowledge of childcare legislation, child development, and risk/protective factors</li><li>Experience in direct social work interventions, investigations, assessments, and care planning</li><li>Ability to produce high-quality reports and manage complex information</li><li>Strong communication, analytical, and decision-making skills</li><li>Commitment to anti-discriminatory practices and promoting equality</li></ul>How we can support you:We have a diverse range of training courses, practitioners and teams to help support you so you can provide the best outcomes. We have Family Support Workers, a Keeping Families Together team, a Parenting Assessment Team that conducts specialised court assessments and a SWIFT / clinical service that specialises in delivering intensive therapeutic services to families.We also have Practice Group Coordinators offer administrative support, including providing training on our database.Contact details:If you would like an informal conversation about this role, please contact Tara Long via email at <a href="mailto:Tara.Long@southwark.gov.uk" target="_blank">Tara.Long@southwark.gov.uk</a> Recruitment timeline:Advert close date: 06/11/2025 Interview date/s: W/C 10/10/2025The closing date is given as a guide. We reserve the right to close this vacancy once a sufficient number of applications has been received. We strongly advise you to complete your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.We are an organisation who is passionate about our people and understands that richness of diversity is a requirement to provide the best possible services to our communities. This is demonstrated through our council-wide ambitious commitment to tackle racial inequality in our communities and workforce through our <a href="https://www.southwark.gov.uk/engagement-and-consultations/southwark-stands-together" target="_blank">Southwark Stands Together initiative</a>. We particularly welcome applications from members of the black, Asian and ethnic minority communities to increase representation at senior management level in the Council.Guaranteed interview scheme:As part of our commitment to inclusion, we offer guaranteed interviews for specific groups of people. To qualify, you'll need to meet the minimum requirements for the role, and identify with one of the below criteria:<ul><li>Members of the Armed Forces and veterans</li><li>Are currently in care, or have previously been in care</li><li>If you consider yourself to be disabled or if you have a long-term health condition</li></ul>#LI-PC1Attachments<ul><li><a href="https://emea3.recruitmentplatform.com//tlk/pages/fo/download_job_file.jsp?ID=PEHFK026203F3VBQB796G7VQF&amp;nDocumentID=2608136&amp;ptId=108479" target="_blank">Please Click Here For the Job Description and Person Specification</a></li></ul>





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Southwark Council

Children's Social Woker (Safeguarding & Family Support Service) Fixed Term

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Permanent Ref: B0123 &nbsp;An exciting opportunity has arisen as a shared resource between Dacorum Borough Council and Watford Borough Council as the Resilience Lead Officer for each organisation. The role will manage the appropriate plans and processes, to ensure that the response from a Critical Incident is robust and appropriate and compliments the response from other partner agencies. The Resilience Lead Officer will provide a lead in ensuring the Emergency Plans, policies and procedures and Business Continuity Plans are robust for each organisation. They will work in partnership with departmental managers to ensure that in the event of an Emergency or Business Continuity Incident, staff have been appropriately trained, equipped and have the plans and processes in place to respond to an incident and maintain the agreed levels of service for their areas of responsibility. The ability to manage their time equally between the two organisations and to build strong and meaningful relationships with colleagues and contractors is required as well as tact, diplomacy and the ability to negotiate.&nbsp; You will have excellent written and oral communication skills and be able to achieve defined performance targets. Applicants must have a driving licence that is valid in the UK. A Basic check will be undertaken with the Disclosure and Barring Service to ensure that the successful candidate has no relevant convictions. The deadline for applications will be midnight on the closing date shown in the advert details. Interviews Date(s): 27th November 2025

Dacorum Borough Council

Resilience Lead Officer

Job DescriptionOrganisation: London Borough of Waltham ForestJob Title: Social Worker (Children with Disabilities Specialist Team)Salary: £41,133&nbsp;- £52,194&nbsp; Grade: PO1 – PO4Retention Bonus:&nbsp;Up to £3000 (terms &amp; conditions apply)&nbsp;Contract Type: PermanentWorking hours per week:&nbsp;Full TimeApplication Deadline: 28/11/2025Proposed Interview Dates: TBCReference: 1911Waltham Forest is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of age, disability, gender, race, religion, or sexual orientation. 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.About Us:&nbsp;Bursting with culture, energy, and opportunity, the London Borough of Waltham Forest is a welcoming and exciting place to work.&nbsp;We are a highly ambitious borough. Driven by culture and the innate creativity of our residents, we have tight-knit and diverse communities. Our work is always resident-focused, insight-led, digitally driven and commercially minded: we’re a borough focused on meeting and exceeding the needs of our existing and future residents.&nbsp;London Borough of Waltham Forest is one of the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.london.gov.uk/good-work-standard" target="_blank">Mayor of London’s Good Work Standard</a>&nbsp;employers. This accreditation is proof of our commitment to creating a healthy, fair and inclusive workplace. This includes fair pay and conditions, workplace wellbeing, skills, progression and diversity.&nbsp;Have you had a look at our full range of benefits we have to offer if you were to join us?&nbsp;<a href="https://www.walthamforest.gov.uk/jobs-and-training/find-jobs-and-other-opportunities/staff-benefits" target="_blank">HERE</a>About the Social Worker (Children with Disabilities Specialist Team) role:&nbsp;We're seeking dedicated, qualified, and experienced Social Workers to join our Children with Disabilities Specialist team.&nbsp;Children with Disabilities Specialist Team is a place where you can realise yours. If you are a dedicated and creative social worker looking to make your mark in working with children with disabilities, develop your career and improve the lives of children and their families, our forward-thinking Children’s Directorate should be your next career destination.We are a supportive, focused, and inspirational service. Our shared purpose is to nurture independence and freedom of choice in our children, young people, and families, helping them to achieve the best possible outcomes. All our staff work together to build and maintain a centre of excellence and best practice. In return for your hard work, we will give you the time and active support you need to make a difference.&nbsp;Promoting creativity is at the heart of our agenda to develop social work; you will be encouraged to share ideas, bring about positive change, and strive to continuously improve outcomes for our vulnerable children and young people.<a href="https://fs-filestore-eu.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/Waltham_Forest/govRoleProfiles/Role%20Profile%20-%20Social%20Worker%20(1911).pdf" target="_blank">&gt;&gt; Click here to download the Role Profile &lt;&lt;&nbsp;</a>Key Responsibilities:&nbsp;<ul> <li>To undertake assessments to ascertain the needs of disabled children, providing support, assessment of their ongoing and changing needs and interventions which will secure their welfare.</li> <li>To work with the children and their families / carers to develop a package of support / assistance as they prepare to become adults and in their early adult life that promotes and maintains independence and wellbeing; where appropriate involve other agencies and use community resources to provide equality of opportunity, full participation and inclusion in society.</li> <li>To review the needs of children, their families and formulate plans for those children in accordance with statutory responsibilities and departmental policies.</li> <li>Attend any Court hearings as appropriate and give evidence when necessary.</li> <li>To ensure timescales are met for Court reports and panel papers when necessary.</li> <li>To ensure each child has a detailed Child in Need Plan which can be presented to Review, in consultation with the team manager.</li> <li>To identify and where appropriate manage any safeguarding and quality of care issues in line with directorate policy and practice requirements, taking forward appropriate actions and communication with supervisor / line manager/ other directorate officers and develop investigating officer skills.</li> <li>To maximise the life chances of disabled children through education, health care and leisure opportunities.</li> <li>To ensure child protection procedures and processes are followed in relation to disabled children.</li></ul>Qualifications and Requirements:&nbsp;<ul> <li>Proven social work experience/placement in children and families setting/minimum of one year’s post-qualifying experience</li> <li>Demonstrable knowledge and experience of issues relating to children in need, child protection and looked-after children, including relevant legislation, guidance and procedures</li> <li>Experience of service delivery which is culturally sensitive and responsive to the needs of a multi-cultural community</li> <li>Able to prioritise and effectively work under pressure</li> <li>Managing a quality service by ensuring key performance indicators relating to service areas are met</li> <li>Ability to work well within a team and maintain clear and regular reporting lines to line manager and senior team members</li> <li>Display agile behaviours and understand change at any given moment and respond to it effectively</li> <li>Ability to communicate clearly, both verbally and in writing, and to follow through on required actions</li> <li>Commitment to the participation of children, young people and their families both at an individual and service level</li> <li>In rare emergency situations, the ability to work flexible or unsocial hours at short notice</li></ul>Desirable<ul> <li>Have an understanding of the Children Acts 1989 and 2004 and other relevant legislation, procedures and guidance relating to children and families</li> <li>Awareness of current issues in childcare policy and practice</li> <li>Commitment to the Council’s Equal Opportunities Policy and acceptance of responsibility for its practical application.</li> <li>To understand and comply with the requirements of the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974.</li></ul>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;Terms and conditions:&nbsp;The below terms and conditions apply to this role:&nbsp;<ul> <li><a href="https://www.walthamforest.gov.uk/sites/default/files/2023-03/Pay%20Policy%20statement%202023-24.pdf" target="_blank">Retention Bonus</a></li> <li>Satisfactory employment references and CIFAS identity checks&nbsp;</li> <li>Satisfactory declaration of interest&nbsp;</li> <li>This role is subject to safer recruitment practices as it involves work with children and/ or vulnerable adults</li> <li>Satisfactory DBS check;&nbsp;Enhanced</li> <li>Continued professional body registration</li> <li>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 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;</li></ul>Equal Opportunity Employer:&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.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;&nbsp;Contact Information:&nbsp;If you have any questions about this vacancy or the application process, please contact Madalina Chelaru, Team Manager at <a href="mailto:Madalina.Chelaru@walthamforest.gov.uk" target="_blank">Madalina.Chelaru@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;The Council’s preference is for online application. However, if you have a disability and are unable to complete an online application, please email&nbsp;<a href="mailto:recruitment@walthamforest.gov.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@walthamforest.gov.uk</a>&nbsp;so we can arrange an alternative application method.&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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London Borough Of Waltham Forest

Social Worker (Children with Disabilities Specialist Team)

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Assistant Prison Librarian REF: 2519 SC5: £34,359 pa rising in annual increments to £35,892 pa inc&nbsp; Part-Time (24.5 Hours) Permanent Contract About Us: It is an exciting time to join Lambeth Council,&nbsp;we have bold ambitions for the future of Lambeth’s communities and residents through our&nbsp;Lambeth 2030 Plan ‘Our Future, Our Lambeth.&nbsp;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 developed 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. 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 Team: The Prison Library team consists of this role and the Prison Librarian. There is also regular support from Lambeth Libraries Development Librarian team who visit the prison. About the Role: In this role you will be responsible for the day to day running of the library and maintaining collections on the wings. You will support the prison orderlies working in the library and encourage use of the library by the wider prison community. To be considered for interview, your CV and supporting statement will clearly evidence: You will have previous experience of working in a prison environment and understand the importance of improving literacy and reading for pleasure. In your CV, please clearer address the shortlisting criteria in the job description. For detailed qualifications and requirements, please review the job description and person specification in hyperlink below: Job description &amp; Person specification Contact Information: For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Abibat Olulode <a href="mailto:aolulode@lambeth.gov.uk" target="_blank">aolulode@lambeth.gov.uk</a> &nbsp;or Tim O'Dell <a href="mailto:todell@lambeth.gov.uk" target="_blank">todell@lambeth.gov.uk</a> Recruitment Timelines: Advert close date: 11:59pm on Sunday 26^th October 2026. 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>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 or 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 In addition, you will also be required to undertake a Cifas check. &nbsp;Further information about Cifas can be found&nbsp;here&nbsp;Cifas We actively support applications from Lambeth Care Leavers.

Lambeth Council

Assistant Prison Librarian

<h4>Additional salary details</h4>Are you ready to be the driving force behind spaces that inspire, support and empower? Join Southwark Council as an Area Facilities Officer and play a key role in shaping modern, sustainable workplaces across our borough. You won’t just be maintaining buildings – you’ll be enhancing environments where our people and communities thrive.What makes this role stand out?<ul><li>Real Impact: You’ll directly influence how our staff and residents experience council spaces, ensuring they are safe, efficient, and inspiring places to work and visit.</li><li>Collaborative Spirit: You’ll work with a wide range of stakeholders, from technical teams to contractors to building users, building trusted relationships that keep everything running smoothly.</li><li>Growth &amp; Responsibility: With the authority to monitor performance, manage contracts, and commit expenditure, you’ll have the scope to make a real difference while developing your career in facilities management.</li></ul>About Southwark CouncilSouthwark Council is the largest local authority social landlord in London, managing 55,000 homes lived in by 40% of Southwark’s residents. We are home to over 18,300 businesses including iconic London venues such as The Shard, The Tate Modern and Borough Market along with many social enterprises and we have a young, diverse, and growing population. At Southwark we are committed to making our borough just and fair and are taking positive action to tackle inequalities. Our residents and communities are our greatest asset and the passion we have for Southwark is shared by millions of Londoners who enjoy our outstanding cultural offer, use our hospitals and attend our universities. Our refreshed borough plan and focus on Southwark Stands Together (which is our work with Southwark’s communities and the council’s staff to tackle racism, injustice and inequality), underpins all that we do. Benefits and more information:<a href="https://jobs.southwark.gov.uk/why-us/" target="_blank">Working for Southwark Council – Southwark </a>Salary Range: £35,373 - £41,637<h4>The role</h4>What you’ll be doing:<ul><li>Visiting and inspecting buildings across the borough to ensure facilities are safe, compliant, and supportive of modern ways of working.</li><li>Building strong partnerships with contractors, colleagues, and building users to deliver excellent facilities services.</li><li>Monitoring and managing contractor performance, covering statutory, planned, and reactive maintenance.</li><li>Overseeing delivery of hard and soft services to meet Service Level Agreements (SLAs).</li><li>Providing professional advice and reporting to ensure operational programmes are cost-effective, sustainable, and compliant.</li><li>Committing and authorising expenditure within agreed limits.</li></ul>How you’ll add impact: Our team provides first-class Corporate Facilities support across multiple sites and depots. We need a dynamic and experienced Area Facilities Officer who will bring a blend of the following: <ul><li>A confident and articulate professional with strong influencing and relationship-building skills.</li><li>Experience working in facilities management, with knowledge of both hard and soft services.</li><li>Ability to work collaboratively within a team and with external partners to deliver high-quality outcomes.</li><li>Strong customer focus with a passion for creating positive building user experiences.</li><li>A proactive, solutions-driven mindset with an eye for detail and service improvement.</li><li>Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities.</li><li>Ability to work with minimal supervision, meeting deadlines under pressure.</li><li>Enjoy a balanced approach with flexible home working.</li></ul><h4>Recruitment timetable</h4>Application Closing Date: 11:59pm on 31st of October 2025Interview Date: 19th of November 2025 We are an organisation who is passionate about our people and understands that richness of diversity is a requirement to provide the best possible services to our communities. This is demonstrated through our council-wide ambitious commitment to tackle racial inequality in our communities and workforce through our Southwark Stands Together initiative. We particularly welcome applications from members of the black, Asian, and ethnic minority communities to increase representation at senior management level in the Council. Guaranteed Interview SchemeAs part of our commitment to inclusion, we offer guaranteed interviews for specific groups of people. To qualify, you'll need to meet the minimum requirements for the role, and identify with one of the below criteria:<ul><li>Members of the Armed Forces and veterans</li><li>Are currently in care or have previously been in care.</li><li>If you consider yourself to be disabled or if you have a long-term health condition.</li></ul>We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role, in which case we will move the key dates for the process. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.#LI-PC1Attachments<ul><li><a href="https://emea3.recruitmentplatform.com//tlk/pages/fo/download_job_file.jsp?ID=PEHFK026203F3VBQB796G7VQF&amp;nDocumentID=2603067&amp;ptId=108440" target="_blank">Job Description &amp; Person Specification</a></li></ul>





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<h4>The Role</h4>Do you see yourself making a meaningful difference to the lives of autistic children across Southwark?Can you use your teaching expertise to empower schools to create inclusive, supportive learning environments?If yes, we have the perfect role for you!Our Autism Support Team (AST) is looking for a passionate and dedicated Specialist Teacher to join our amazing team and help make a difference today!About the Role:The Southwark Autism Support Team (AST) is a peripatetic advisory service based within the SEN Department of Children’s and Adults’ Services. We provide guidance and training to all Southwark primary schools, supporting staff to develop their knowledge, skills, and confidence in meeting the needs of autistic pupils.As a Specialist Teacher, you will:<ul><li>Offer advice and practical strategies to SENCOs, teachers, and support staff to enhance inclusion and learning outcomes.</li><li>Model effective classroom strategies and support schools in implementing best practice.</li><li>Deliver training as part of the team’s wide-ranging professional development offer, including the Autism Education Trust (AET) programmes.</li><li>Work collaboratively with other professionals to promote consistent, evidence-based approaches across the borough.</li></ul>This is a role where your specialist knowledge and enthusiasm can have a borough-wide impact on inclusive education.About You:We are looking for an experienced, motivated, and inspirational qualified teacher who is passionate about supporting autistic children and ensuring they thrive in education.You will bring:<ul><li>Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) and proven classroom experience.</li><li>Specialist expertise in autism and inclusive teaching strategies.</li><li>An understanding of the barriers autistic pupils may face and how to overcome them.</li><li>Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to challenge, motivate, and inspire SENCOs, teachers, and support staff.</li><li>The ability to work both independently and collaboratively, with strong organisational and time management skills.</li><li>A commitment to equality, inclusion, and working effectively within Southwark’s culturally and linguistically diverse community.</li><li>A high standard of written and spoken English.</li></ul>About the Team:You’ll be joining a friendly and supportive team of professionals committed to improving the educational experiences of autistic children. The team has a strong reputation for delivering high-quality advice, training, and support. As an AET Training Partner, we offer a comprehensive training portfolio to schools and professionals, ensuring Southwark continues to lead in inclusive education.For detailed qualifications and requirements, please review the job description and person specification located at the bottom of the advert.Contact Information:For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Meg Newman (Highly Specialist Speech and Language Therapist) at <a href="mailto:Meg.newman@southwark.gov.uk" target="_blank">Meg.newman@southwark.gov.uk</a>Additional Information:<ul><li>Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)</li><li>This post requires a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) DBS check at Enhanced level.</li></ul>Benefits and more information:<a href="https://jobs.southwark.gov.uk/why-us/" target="_blank">https://jobs.southwark.gov.uk/why-us/</a><h4>Recruitment timetable</h4>Advert close date: 11:59pm on 12th November 2025Shortlisting date/s: 13th November 2025Interview date/s: 20th and 21st November 2025The closing date is given as a guide. We reserve the right to close this vacancy once a sufficient number of applications has been received. We strongly advise you to complete your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.Guaranteed Interview Scheme:As part of our commitment to inclusion, we offer guaranteed interviews for specific groups of people. To qualify, you'll need to meet the minimum requirements for the role, and identify with one of the below criteria:<ul><li>Members of the Armed Forces and veterans</li><li>Are currently in care, or have previously been in care</li><li>If you consider yourself to be disabled or if you have a long-term health condition</li></ul>We are an organisation who is passionate about our people and understands that richness of diversity is a requirement to provide the best possible services to our communities. This is demonstrated through our council-wide ambitious commitment to tackle racial inequality in our communities and workforce through our <a href="https://www.southwark.gov.uk/engagement-and-consultations/southwark-stands-together" target="_blank">Southwark Stands Together programme</a>. We particularly welcome applications from members of the Black, Asian and ethnic minority communities to increase representation at senior management level in the Council.





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Are you a procurement professional with a strong background in construction, estates, and facilities management? Do you thrive in a fast-paced environment where your expertise can shape strategic outcomes and deliver real value? If so, we want to hear from you.About the RoleAs a Category Specialist, you’ll lead procurement and commercial activity across construction and asset management categories. You’ll play a pivotal role in delivering value for money, driving commercial excellence, and supporting strategic commissioning across the Council.This is a high-impact role where you’ll manage complex procurement projects end-to-end, advise senior stakeholders, and embed best practice contract and supplier relationship management.Key Responsibilities<ul><li>Lead procurement projects in construction, estates, and hard FM from scoping to contract award.</li><li>Develop and implement category strategies aligned with corporate priorities.</li><li>Provide expert advice on contract forms, procurement methods, and negotiation strategies.</li><li>Influence senior stakeholders and ensure compliance with procurement regulations.</li><li>Monitor supplier performance and resolve contract issues.</li><li>Deliver training and workshops to internal teams and stakeholders.</li></ul>What We’re Looking For<ul><li>Proven experience in construction and estates procurement, including contract management.</li><li>Strong understanding of industry-standard contract forms and risk management.</li><li>Ability to manage demanding stakeholders and maintain project timelines.</li><li>Excellent communication and negotiation skills.</li><li>Experience with public procurement regulations and eTender systems (e.g., Atamis).</li><li>Degree-level education or equivalent, with professional qualifications (e.g., CIPS).</li></ul>Why Join Us?<ul><li>Be part of a collaborative and innovative team driving commercial transformation.</li><li>Work on high-profile projects that directly impact residents and communities.</li><li>Enjoy a supportive environment that values accountability, trust, and continuous improvement.</li></ul>Apply now to make a difference in how we deliver construction and asset management services. Help us build a better future for our residents.You must have the right to work in the UK. Evidence for the right to work in the UK will be requested at the interview stage.It is an exciting time to join us, here at Ealing Council. If you would like to make a positive difference to our residents and borough, then we’re looking forward to hearing from you.We’ve tried to make this website as accessible as possible. You can use the accessibility widget on the right hand side to make it more accessible to you and your needs.Ealing Council is committed to creating good jobs and delivering on its connected communities’ agenda. We are committed to equality of opportunity, to being fair and inclusive.We therefore welcome applications from all residents of the borough, we particularly welcome applications from candidates who are entering the employment market in the early stages of their career and mid-career professionals, who are currently underrepresented in Ealing’s workforce.Please note all applications will be determined on merit.Interview dates: w/c 10 November<a href="https://www.ealing.gov.uk/download/downloads/id/21102/role_profile_-_category_specialist_-_construction_and_asset_management.pdf" target="_blank">Role profile</a><ul></ul>

London Borough of Ealing

Category Specialist – Construction and Asset Management

Job Title: Business Support Officer Starting Salary: £25,583 opportunity to progress to £28,412 per annum (pro-rata for part-time) Hours: up to 37 hours per week Location: Hertfordshire Contract Type: Permanent Directorate: Resources<h4>About the team</h4>Do you enjoy working in a fast-paced environment, providing excellent support to your team? Do you thrive as a team-player and enjoy using your initiative to work independently?Our Business Support Service is looking for highly motivated, enthusiastic, and organised individuals who can ensure that a high level of administrative support is provided to our departments.Our Business Support Service is a centralised unit which has been formed to deliver a co-ordinated, consistent, and high-quality service supporting service delivery across the organisation. Business Support is critical to ensuring our departments can support services to our residents, and if you have great administrative skills and a strong customer focus, you could be part of it.You’ll be working as part of the central Business Support Service with more than 400 colleagues, and you’ll be supporting our departments to ensure they are able to deliver critical services to the residents of Hertfordshire.<h4>About the role</h4>Our Business Support Service supports a range of departments. If you are particularly interested in an area, please specify in your application. If we do not have any vacancies for your preferred area at this time your application will be held in a talent pool, and you will be contacted when a vacancy arises.All roles tend to be hybrid, which will mean that you will be expected to work within one of Hertfordshire County Council’s offices on a regular basis as well as working from home. The hiring manager will discuss the details for each particular vacancy.Children’s ServicesYou will be supporting services across Childrens Safeguarding, Specialist, Education, Skills &amp; Inclusion who ensure Hertfordshire families, children &amp; young people have the right support, guidance and advice, some roles may involve exposure to sensitive information &amp; a DBS may be required for roles working in buildings where children or young people may be present.This is an opportunity to work with teams who are committed to changing the lives of children and families in Hertfordshire and you will be a key in supporting this work. This could be of interest to someone who is keen to start working within Children's Services and would like opportunities to see the work of teams firsthand and build their knowledge and skills to progress their careers.Adult Care ServicesACS focusses on enabling people to live a full and active life as independently as possible in the community. We have Older People’s and Sensory Services, Adult Disability Services, Safeguarding, DoLs and Learning &amp; Development, along with Integrated Discharge and Transfer of Care Teams, Day Opportunities and Supported Living Services. As a Business Support Officer you will undertake a variety of administrative duties depending on the service including data entry and analysis, meeting support and minute taking, receiving and making telephone calls. You may be in contact with those that use our services, and a DBS may be required in these settings.Some of the roles will not be office based but maybe in the Hosptial Teams or Supported Living Units.Public HealthYou’ll be supporting our statutory Public Health teams dealing with confidential and sensitive matters and undertaking a range of administrative duties such as meeting support, creating agendas, note and minute taking, answering telephone calls, managing surveys and providing information as a first point of contact.Growth &amp; EnvironmentYou’ll be supporting services such as Passenger Transport, Libraries, Property undertaking a range of administrative duties including meeting support, creating agendas, note and minute taking, raising purchase orders, managing invoicing and payments processes, maintaining database information and providing information as a first point of contact.<h4>About you</h4>ResourcesYou’ll be supporting services across our Resources Directorate, such as our Libraries and our Property Services, undertaking a range of administrative duties including meeting support, creating agendas, note and minute taking, raising purchase orders, managing invoicing and payments processes, maintaining database information and providing information as a first point of contactLegalYou’ll support Legal teams across Commercial, Property, AEH, CLU, Dispute Resolution, and Environment, handling confidential matters and acting as a first point of contact. Duties include minute-taking, filing, scanning, bundling court documents, preparing engrossments, and binding contracts. Legal Services follow strict standards set by the Law Society, SRA, Lexcel, and HCC policies. Accuracy and meeting deadlines are essential to prevent data breaches.We currently have the following vacancies:Childrens Services&nbsp;1 x Full time, Stevenage1 x Full time, Hemel Hempstead, Office Base 5 days a week Essential:<ul><li>Experience in minute or note taking</li><li>Proven experience in an administrative or support role</li><li>Excellent organisational and multitasking skills</li><li>Strong communication and interpersonal abilities with a range of audiences</li><li>Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and other relevant software</li><li>Experience in working as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.</li><li>Ability to plan own work over short timescales for routine or familiar tasks and processes and use your initiative to work independently.</li><li>GCSE or Vocational equivalent, strong numeracy, and literacy skills.</li><li>Enthusiasm and pride in your work are qualities we welcome.</li></ul>Desirable:<ul><li>You will be used to working to tight deadlines and with high accuracy in written correspondence.</li></ul>This job role is within the, level 6 job profile. Please locate this via:Job profiles: Business support servicesClosing Date: This is an ongoing advert and you may be required to start work before the closing date specified.Interview Date: Please note interviews will be arranged as and when applications are received.Vacancies are being progressed regularly which may mean that a vacancy at a particular team may be filled before a candidate is put forward, however there are ongoing vacancies.We welcome applications from candidates who currently reside in the UK with established proof of right to work documentation. We are not able to offer sponsorship at this time for this role.Benefits of working for us<h4>How to apply</h4>As part of your application, please upload your most recent CV. Ensure your CV is up to date with your employment history (including any employment gaps), and including any training/qualifications. We encourage you to include examples of where you have demonstrated the requirements/criteria in the advert / job profile to allow the panel to fully recognise your skills and abilities. You will have the opportunity to include a short covering paragraph within your application to give us a little more information about your skills, knowledge, and experiences. Secondment This position is open to secondments. If you work for HCC or any other Local Authority and would like to be considered as a Secondment contract, please ensure you complete the&nbsp;Secondment Form&nbsp;as part of your application. If you do not, your application will be considered as a Fixed Term Contract only.<h4>Additional information</h4>Disability Confident We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer and guarantee an interview to anyone disclosing a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria for the post.Safeguarding This role has been identified as requiring a Disclosure &amp; Barring Service (DBS) check.Driving required You’ll need to have the ability to drive and/or travel around Hertfordshire, either using your own mode of transport or a company car to travel to other locations.English Fluency The ability to converse at ease with members of the public and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post (for those whose language is a signed language the provision of a sign language interpreter who speaks English to the necessary standard of fluency will be required). Further information about the legal requirement can be found here.





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Job Title: Waste Supervisor Starting Salary: £41,324 progressing to £45,164 Hours: 40.0 Location: Hertfordshire Contract Type: Permanent Directorate: Growth &amp; Environment<h4>About the team</h4>As part of the Waste Management Unit, fulfilling the statutory duties of a waste disposal authority, the Recycling Centre service in Hertfordshire receives c1.5million visitors each year and handles c80,000 tonnes of household waste across a network of 16 Recycling Centres.<h4>About the role</h4>In this role, you’ll embody our commitment to public service, sustainability, and operational excellence—taking on a range of responsibilities that make a meaningful impact every day including: <ul><li>Leading and inspiring remote teams across multiple sites.</li><li>Driving high standards in health &amp; safety, environmental compliance, and customer service.</li><li>Conducting regular site visits, inspections, and hands-on support.</li><li>Managing complex public inquiries, complaints, and incident investigations.</li><li>Championing recycling, waste reduction, and reuse initiatives.</li><li>Making informed decisions on behalf of senior management—especially during weekends.</li><li>Tackling misuse of public services to protect taxpayer value.</li><li>Solving operational challenges with creativity and initiative.</li><li>Managing infrastructure, equipment, and contractor relationships to ensure seamless service delivery.</li></ul><h4>About you</h4>As someone engaged in ensuring a compliant and positive working environment across a diverse and dispersed front line team everyday will present different challenges. Working closely with different members of the Recycling Centre and Reuse Team, the Waste Management Unit and colleagues from across HCC you will have the opportunity to help deliver and shape a service that many residents rely upon as well as helping the Council protect the environment for future generations.Essential criteria:<ul><li>Proven experience in leading and motivating remote teams, ideally across multiple operational sites.</li><li>Outstanding team communication skills, with the ability to foster collaboration, deliver clear messaging, and build strong working relationships.</li><li>A proactive approach to staff engagement, performance management, and conflict resolution.</li><li>A commitment to high standards in health &amp; safety, environmental compliance, and customer service.</li><li>Confidence in handling public complaints, enquiries, and incident investigations with professionalism and empathy.</li><li>Ability to make independent, informed decisions, especially during weekends and out-of-hours operations.</li><li>Passion for championing recycling, waste reduction, and reuse initiatives.</li><li>Creative problem-solving skills to tackle operational challenges and improve service delivery.</li><li>Experience managing site infrastructure, equipment, and contractor relationships.</li></ul>Desirable criteria:<ul><li>Hold the Certificate of Technical Competence.</li><li>Health and safety management qualification</li><li>Waste management experience (advantageous).</li></ul>This job role is within the Community Services, level COM10 job profile. Please locate this via:Job profiles - Community servicesTo hear more about this opportunity please contact <a href="mailto:Lorna.stump@hertfordshire.gov.uk" target="_blank">Lorna.stump@hertfordshire.gov.uk</a> for an informal discussion about the role.This advert may close early if excessive applications are received.Interview Date: TBCBenefits of working for us<h4>How to apply</h4>As part of your application, please upload your most recent CV. Ensure your CV is up to date with your employment history (including any employment gaps), and including any training/qualifications. We encourage you to include examples of where you have demonstrated the requirements/criteria in the advert / job profile to allow the panel to fully recognise your skills and abilities. You will have the opportunity to include a short covering paragraph within your application to give us a little more information about your skills, knowledge, and experiences. .<h4>Additional information</h4>Disability Confident We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer and guarantee an interview to anyone disclosing a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria for the post.Driving required You’ll need to have the ability to drive and/or travel around Hertfordshire, either using your own mode of transport or a company car to travel to other locations.English Fluency The ability to converse at ease with members of the public and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post (for those whose language is a signed language the provision of a sign language interpreter who speaks English to the necessary standard of fluency will be required). Further information about the legal requirement can be found here.





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Senior Housing Income Officer 
£46,871 up to £50,998 inclusive annual salary + up to 19.7% employer pension contribution
Permanent, full-time (37 hours pw)
Flexible working options (including hybrid)
Job Ref: P2416
About the role
This role will be an expert resource to support the Housing Income Team on legal issues and best practice on all aspects of income management and debt recovery. &nbsp;Ensuring collection of the maximum amount of rental income to ensure sufficient revenue to maintain a first-class housing service, and good quality, safe homes as well as compliance with all relevant legislation, including the Social Housing (Regulation) Act 2023.&nbsp;&nbsp; There will be a focus on reviewing, implementing and monitoring of tenant service charges and legislative changes which may impact on what we can collect.&nbsp;
The role will help drive a positive performance culture with a tenant centred approach and will manage a small team of Tenancy Sustainment Officers as well as deputise for the Income Management Team Leader in their absence.
About you
You should be educated to degree level or able to demonstrate significant experience in an equivalent role, have a high level of literacy and analytical skills and experience of working with a range of client groups within the community. Working knowledge of housing, landlord and tenant legislation, regulations, standards and core disciplines of work area is essential for this role as is experience of successfully managing staff, debt recovery and service charging in a social housing setting.
You must be an excellent communicator, be literate and be able to use a range of Microsoft Office products and work specific software packages.&nbsp; There is a requirement for you to also be available as part of the council’s emergency planning arrangements subject to service requirements
A clean driving licence and access to a car is essential for this role.
St Albans is a unique English Cathedral City with a colourful history which can be seen in the Roman remains and variety of beautiful architecture, heritage sites and conservation areas.&nbsp;Set within green belt, off the M25, A1M and M1 the District includes a cathedral, vibrant city centre and thriving villages. Our centrally located offices in the city are near to the station (London St Pancras 20 minutes), shops and restaurants. In short it is <a href="https://www.enjoystalbans.com/" target="_blank">a great place to live and work</a>.
In addition to working within a great team and a comprehensive salary you will have access to:
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<li>30.5 days basic annual leave (increasing with service) + bank holidays.</li>
<li>Local Government Pension Scheme with current employer contribution up to 19.7 percent employer contributions</li>
<li>Flexible working options</li>
<li>Staff Parking Permit</li>
<li>Reimbursement of professional fees</li>
<li>Comprehensive development and training</li>
<li>Discounted membership at selected local sports and fitness centres</li>
<li>Access to discounts and benefits via online platform</li>
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Additional Information
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Disability Confident - We are proud to be a&nbsp;<a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/disability-confident-guidance-for-levels-1-2-and-3/level-2-disability-confident-employer" target="_blank">Disability Confident employer&nbsp;</a>and guarantee an interview to anyone disclosing a disability whose application meets all the essential criteria for the post</li>
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Disclosure Checks - This post is subject to a Basic Disclosure Check</li>
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English Fluency - The ability to converse at ease with members of the public and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post (for those whose language is a signed language the provision of a sign language interpreter who speaks English to the necessary standard of fluency will be required).&nbsp;<a href="https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/573013/english_language_requirement_public_sector_workers_code_of_practice_2016.pdf" target="_blank">Further information about the legal requirement can be found here.</a>
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For an informal discussion, please contact Lina Clifford, Housing Income Team Leader on 01727 819317.
To apply &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 
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<li>Complete an online application and in the supporting statement section, ensure you explain what you would bring to the role and how you meet the essential criteria in the person specification.&nbsp;</li>
<li>Provide an up-to-date CV (no more than three sides of A4), explaining any gaps in employment.</li>
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A detailed job description and person specification are published on the advert for this role. The person specification sets out the criteria we use to assess applicants.&nbsp;The Council reserves the right to reject applicants at the shortlisting stage, where the application process has not been completed correctly.&nbsp;
For full details and to learn more about us visit <a href="https://www.stalbans.gov.uk/jobs-and-careers" target="_blank">Jobs and Careers</a> or email <a href="mailto:recruitment@stalbans.gov.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@stalbans.gov.uk</a> or telephone (01727) 819251 stating your details and the post reference number.
Closing date for applications: 27 October 2025
Interviews are scheduled for w/c: 10 November 2025
NOTE:&nbsp; Interviews are conducted throughout the application process.&nbsp; We reserve the right to close the vacancy at an earlier date and we strongly encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible.

Senior Housing Income Officer

Job Title: Employment &amp; Training Adviser Salary: £30,559 progressing to £33,366 per annum Base Location: Watford Young People's Centre covering Watford, Three Rivers &amp; Hertsmere districts. Hours: 37 hours Contract Type: Permanent Directorate: Childrens Services<h4>About the team</h4>Hertfordshire County Council Services for Young People is the primary provider of youth work, career education, information advice guidance and work-related learning in Hertfordshire.Our vision for young people is clear. We want young people to succeed, and by working for us you’ll be key to enable this to happen.We work with vulnerable young people to address emerging needs, improve life chances, and reduce escalation to more expensive and intensive services.This includes supporting those challenged in education, their community or home life, to ensure a successful transition to adulthood. The young people we work with are typically 11-17 and 18 to 25 if they are Care Leavers or have SEND.<h4>About the role</h4>Key elements of the role cover:<ul><li>Employment, training, and work-related learning activities support to young people.</li><li>Job and work experience brokering.</li><li>Support young people to enhance their employability skills.</li><li>Undertake health and safety assessments within workplaces.</li><li>Work face to face delivering at young people’s centres providing a range of support.</li></ul>You will work with&nbsp; young people who are not in employment, education or training providing employment and training opportunities through job brokering and marketing vacancies. You will enhance the employability skills of young people by offering a range of services to include CV writing and interview preparation.This is a varied role working as part of a team and will include direct contact with local employers to source a range of work-related opportunities for young people and after appropriate training, carry out Health &amp; Safety checks with employers to support work experience placements.<h4>About you</h4>Essential:<ul><li>Full UK driving licence with regular access to a vehicle.</li><li>The ability to travel independently around the county.</li><li>The ability to work flexibly as Service needs require.</li><li>Excellent verbal, written and ICT skills</li><li>The ability to build professional relationships young people.</li><li>Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage time and availability effectively.</li><li>The ability to support team activities and contribute to the wider service.</li><li>An understanding of the issues facing young people who are unemployed and be able to demonstrate how you have effectively challenged stereotyping or other discriminatory practice..</li></ul>Desirable:<ul><li>Be able to demonstrate experience of building relationships and networking with employers.</li><li>The ability to a build rapport with young people and evidence of working with them individually and in small groups.</li><li>An understanding of the issues facing young people who are unemployed and be able to demonstrate how you have effectively challenged stereotyping or other discriminatory practice.</li><li>Ability to work in a varied role working as part of a team</li><li>Be proactive and have the ability to advocate and negotiate.</li><li>Experience in networking with local employers and promoting employment services.</li><li>Ability to use social media and online platforms, such as LinkedIn and the Hertfordshire Opportunities Portal (H.O.P), to support young people.</li><li>Relevant qualifications in careers education, information, advice, and guidance (CEIAG), youth work, or a related field.</li><li>Have a proactive approach and the ability to advocate and negotiate.</li></ul>This job role is within the Community Services, level 8 job profile. Please locate this via:Job profiles - Community servicesTo find out more, please contact Kips Green <a href="mailto:Kips.Green@hertfordshire.gov.uk" target="_blank">Kips.Green@hertfordshire.gov.uk</a>For more information regarding the work of Services for Young People please visit <a href="http://www.servicesforyoungpeople.org" target="_blank">www.servicesforyoungpeople.org</a>Interview Date: 13th November (Face to Face at Watford Young People's Centre)Benefits of working for us<h4>How to apply</h4>As part of your application, please upload your most recent CV. Ensure your CV is up to date with your employment history (including any employment gaps), and including any training/qualifications. We encourage you to include examples of where you have demonstrated the requirements/criteria in the advert / job profile to allow the panel to fully recognise your skills and abilities. You will have the opportunity to include a short covering paragraph within your application to give us a little more information about your skills, knowledge, and experiences.<h4>Additional information</h4>Disability Confident We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer and guarantee an interview to anyone disclosing a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria for the post.Safeguarding This role has been identified as requiring a Disclosure &amp; Barring Service (DBS) check.Driving required You’ll need to have the ability to drive and/or travel around Hertfordshire, either using your own mode of transport or a company car to travel to other locations.English Fluency The ability to converse at ease with members of the public and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post (for those whose language is a signed language the provision of a sign language interpreter who speaks English to the necessary standard of fluency will be required). 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<h4>About the role</h4>Whether you’re an experienced professional, a newly qualified graduate or someone with a passion for caring,these roles present a fantastic opportunity for you to develop your career in adult social care.Through some of our fantastic development opportunities our staff have been able to complete sponsored degree courses (dependent on need and entry requirement criteria) and have gone on to become social workers or occupational therapists.<h4>About the teams</h4>Transfer of Care Hub East &amp; North Herts Farnham House, Stevenage 37 hours per week&nbsp;Based in Farnham House, Stevenage,&nbsp;you will work as part of a busy Transfer of Care Hub, completing social care assessments to ensure that people are discharged in a safe and timely manner. You will adhere to Hertfordshire’s Connected Lives Practice Principles by ensuring that people are supported to maintain their independence and receive person-centred care and support. You will develop close working relationships with hospital staff and care providers to ensure effective care planning.Transfer of Care Hub East &amp; North Herts – Emergency Discharge Lister Hospital, Stevenage 37 hours per week&nbsp;You will work as part of a busy integrated hospital discharge team at Lister Hospital, completing social care assessments to ensure that people are discharged in a safe and timely manner. You will adhere to Hertfordshire’s Connected Lives Practice Principles by ensuring that people are supported to maintain their independence and receive person-centred care and support. You will develop close working relationships with hospital staff and care providers to ensure effective care planning.About youYou will be responding to those in need of social care support and undertaking the required work in accordance with the Care Act 2014 and Mental Capacity Act 2005.We seek CCO's who excel at engaging with people, promoting inclusive community options, and supporting a self-directed approach while maximising universal services. Our ideal candidates are resilient, robust, imaginative, and reflective. As a small team, we collaborate cohesively to achieve our outcomes, and we’re committed to smart and flexible working.Essential criteria<ul><li>The team is community based and you must have a full UK driving licence and regular access to a vehicle for working purposes</li><li>Experience of working in social care</li><li>Some weekend work is required</li></ul>This job role is within the Health and Social Care Level 8 job profile. Please locate this via: Job profiles - Health and social careThese are ongoing vacancies and applications will be considered as and when received. For an informal discussion and more information please contact: <a href="mailto:ed.davis@hertfordshire.gov.uk" target="_blank">ed.davis@hertfordshire.gov.uk</a>We welcome applications from candidates who currently reside in the UK with established proof of right to work documentation. We are not able to offer sponsorship at this time for this role.Benefits of working for us<h4>How to apply</h4>As part of your application, please upload your most recent CV. Ensure your CV is up to date with your employment history (including any employment gaps), and including any training/qualifications. We encourage you to include examples of where you have demonstrated the requirements/criteria in the advert / job profile to allow the panel to fully recognise your skills and abilities. You will have the opportunity to include a short covering paragraph within your application to give us a little more information about your skills, knowledge, and experiences.<h4>Additional information </h4>Disability Confident We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer and guarantee an interview to anyone disclosing a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria for the post.Safeguarding This role has been identified as requiring a Disclosure &amp; Barring Service (DBS) check.Driving required You’ll need to have the ability to drive and/or travel around Hertfordshire, either using your own mode of transport or a company car to travel to other locations.English Fluency The ability to converse at ease with members of the public and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post (for those whose language is a signed language the provision of a sign language interpreter who speaks English to the necessary standard of fluency will be required). Further information about the legal requirement can be found here.





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Grade 7/8- £43,680 - £53,172 per annum (subject to final confirmation, plus £4,000 Market Supplement) About the Role The London Borough of Havering is looking to recruit a Social Worker in the Children with disabilities Team to contribute to the delivery of an effective children’s social care service as part of a social work team, improving outcomes for children and young people in line with statutory and departmental policies, procedures and guidance. If successful in your application for the role of Social Worker (Children with Disabilites), London Borough of Havering, you will/will be: · Manage a caseload dependent upon experience, grade of post and complexity of cases, utilising specialist knowledge for appropriate interventions, needs and risk assessments, care planning, child in need and child in care processes and child protection investigations. · Carry out high quality assessments, using child-centered, community focused, and multi-agency interventions to bring about positive change through developing effective relationships and to secure the best outcomes for children and young people. · Ensure children and young people plans and interventions are adequately reviewed and children protected. Key Responsibilities · Relevant social work qualification and registration · Experience in managing varied caseloads and conducting assessments, care planning, and reviews in accordance with legislation and procedures. · Strong partnership and communication skills to work effectively with colleagues, other agencies, and families, demonstrating sensitivity to diversity and cultural differences. Why Choose Havering? · Excellent Local Government Pension Scheme · Flexible Working Options – including hybrid and remote arrangements · Generous Annual Leave – with the option to buy additional days · Professional Development – minimum 10 days of learning annually · Health &amp; Wellbeing Support – including mental health resources · Inclusive Culture – guided by our ICARE values: Integrity, Creativity, Ambition, Respect, Everyone We’re a council that embraces change, encourages fresh ideas, and supports career progression. If you’re ready to make a lasting impact in a borough that values initiative, collaboration, and civic pride—we want to hear from you. Please view Job Profile here For an informal discussion about the post, please contact <a href="mailto:Semi.Durugo@havering.gov.uk" target="_blank">Semi.Durugo@havering.gov.uk</a> The closing date for the receipt of applications is 2nd November 2025 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.&nbsp; Should you require any help or advice with your online application, please contact the Recruitment Helpdesk on 01708 432770 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

Social Worker - Children with Disabilities

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Grade 9- &nbsp;£54267 - £58461 per annum (subject to final confirmation, plus £4,000 Market Supplement) About the Role As an Advanced Practitioner, will play a key leadership role within the team, reporting directly to the Team Manager and deputising as required. They will provide line management to a small group of qualified social workers, including those in their Assessed and Supported Year in Employment (ASYE), student social workers, and non-qualified staff. In addition to supporting and developing team members, the post holder will be responsible for managing the team budget and ensuring effective use of resources. The role requires flexibility, with a commitment to working outside of normal office hours and contributing to the out-of-hours rota to provide responsive support when needed. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced professional to combine operational management with frontline leadership, ensuring high standards of practice and service delivery. Key Responsibilities <ul>
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Manage complex caseloads and coordinate effective care plans (LAC, CP, CIN, Pathway Plans) in partnership with families, multi-disciplinary teams, and external agencies.</li> <li>
Lead, supervise, and develop staff, including qualified social workers, ASYEs, students, and non-qualified team members, ensuring high professional standards and reflective practice.</li> <li>
Chair and contribute to complex meetings (e.g. child protection core groups) and ensure the preparation and presentation of high-quality reports for courts, reviews, and case conferences.</li> <li>
Provide specialist expertise in areas such as child protection, fostering, adoption, CAMHS, domestic violence, or disability, acting as a key resource for colleagues and the wider service.</li> <li>
Oversee budgets and resources, making sound financial decisions to ensure value for money and effective service delivery.</li> <li>
Build strong partnerships with statutory, voluntary, and community agencies, representing the service at forums and contributing to service transformation and improvement.</li> </ul> What You’ll Bring <ul>
<li>Excellent communication skills, with the ability to explain complex information clearly, influence and negotiate effectively, and create an environment where open dialogue thrives.</li> <li>A strong commitment to delivering outstanding customer service, continuously improving practice, and using feedback to shape better outcomes for children, families, and communities.</li> <li>A results-focused approach, setting clear and achievable objectives, managing risk effectively, and taking personal responsibility for making sound decisions.</li> <li>The ability to inspire, motivate, and lead others, encouraging professional growth, collaboration, and a culture of continuous learning within the team.</li> <li>A commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion, acting as a role model, challenging discrimination, and ensuring fair and consistent standards at all times.</li> <li>Integrity, resilience, and a deep understanding of social and political contexts, enabling you to navigate complex situations and deliver positive, lasting change.</li> </ul> Why Choose Havering? <ul>
<li>Excellent Local Government Pension Scheme</li> <li>Flexible Working Options – including hybrid and remote arrangements</li> <li>Generous Annual Leave – with the option to buy additional days</li> <li>Professional Development – minimum 10 days of learning annually</li> <li>Health &amp; Wellbeing Support – including mental health resources</li> <li>Inclusive Culture – guided by our ICARE values: Integrity, Creativity, Ambition, Respect, Everyone</li> </ul> We’re a council that embraces change, encourages fresh ideas, and supports career progression. If you’re ready to make a lasting impact in a borough that values initiative, collaboration, and civic pride—we want to hear from you. Additional Information <ul>
<li>We are a Disability Confident employer – applicants with a disability who meet the essential criteria will be guaranteed an interview</li> <li>All roles are subject to relevant checks including DBS or Disclosure Scotland, depending on access to sensitive data or vulnerable groups</li> <li>Internal redeployees will be given priority consideration</li> </ul> For more information about the position please click&nbsp;job profile For an informal discussion about the post, please contact <a href="mailto:Jannine.Layhe@havering.gov.uk" target="_blank">Jannine.Layhe@havering.gov.uk</a>&nbsp; The closing date for the receipt of applications is 02/11/25 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. 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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The Housing Regeneration Team contributes to the strategic development of the Council’s HRA portfolio and takes the lead on borough wide housing development projects and partnerships. The team is responsible for driving the corporate housing development programme and small sites programme by identifying and working up project opportunities that meet the Council’s vision and values and deliver the required outputs. Such schemes may individually extend to developed values of well over £100m per project. The purpose of this job is to have responsibility for managing projects within the Housing Development Programme and, thereby, contribute to the delivery of new homes in support of the Council’s objectives to deliver over 3,500 new affordable homes. The role of the Housing Enabling Manager presents an exciting opportunity to join a vibrant, forward thinking and pro-active team. 
The role is to drive action to accelerate the supply of housing in the Borough at pace. It recognises that historical supply is below requirements and that step change is needed to drive and support delivery. The role will also actively promote internally and externally the need for housing delivery at pace and provide information, advice and guidance to those with land to bring forward schemes. It will have a leading role in supporting the multi-disciplinary Regeneration and Development teams which will provide a governance structure to support the work programme. 
Contact Details: 
If you would like to know more about the role, please contact Aneesh Maini at <a href="mailto:aneesh.maini@enfield.gov.uk" target="_blank">aneesh.maini@enfield.gov.uk</a> 
If you have any difficulties accessing this information, please contact Elizabeth Loizou at <a href="mailto:elizabeth.loizou@enfield.gov.uk" target="_blank">elizabeth.loizou@enfield.gov.uk</a> or at 020 8132 1615. 
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, click here to find out more. 
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's paid sabbatical for registered Social Workers working in Children's Social Care. 
 
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. 
If you have previously applied for this role within the past 6 months, unfortunately, a second application will not be considered.

London Borough of Enfield

Housing Enabling Manager

About the BoroughFound in zone 6 with good transport links in and out of London, Kingston is a vibrant and diverse university town which creates the rich sense of community shared across the borough and its Residents. Kingston boasts an idyllic riverside location, good shopping and great restaurants, as well as a mix of modern and historic town centre. Kingston has lots of open parklands and cycle routes that help connect the district town centres into an enjoyable place to live and work.We are passionate about working closely with our residents and vulnerable groups to help them maintain their independence and create a balance between support and independent living.About the Service and Team You will be part of the Culture and Heritage team within the Council working within the Library Service, working on an exciting programme making the borough a destination place for culture and heritage.&nbsp;&nbsp;Kingston Library Service is continually transforming.&nbsp; We have updated our frontline services and are now changing the way we engage with Kingston residents, communities and partners.&nbsp; We are actively looking to help engage, enable and empower our communities, working collaboratively with partners.&nbsp; Part of this work is the development of the Community Hubs initiative which you will play an active part in. It has been acknowledged that culture is critical to health and wellbeing, the local economy and regeneration projects.We have an extensive activities programme for all ages, which you will play a critical role in designing, supporting and running.&nbsp; You may also need to lead on activities such as Rhyme times, class visits etc&nbsp;We are always looking at new ways of working, new technologies to help support our customers and give an efficient service.&nbsp;About the Role and Our Ideal CandidateThe Council is focused on delivering the best possible outcomes for its communities.&nbsp; To do this the Council needs employees who thrive in an agile and networked organisation and who can support continuous improvement within a constructive organisational culture.&nbsp;&nbsp;The role reports directly to the Outreach and Engagement Manager - Libraries<ul><li>Kingston Library is a vibrant hub with many community activities, the successful candidate will develop and build upon what is happening already</li><li>There are weekly Rhyme Time sessions for the under 5s which are run by library staff</li><li>A monthly dementia choir, Reading and book groups, craft and knitting groups, monthly repair cafe, and a collection of board games for everyone to use</li><li>The successful candidate will be experienced in working with community groups and running activities and events for all ages</li><li>You also have experience and skills in team leadership and will be working in partnership with colleagues across the library and wider council</li></ul>About You&nbsp;Qualities / Skills<ul><li>Demonstrate Agility and Adaptability in mindset and ways of working</li><li>Demonstrate innovation and creativity</li><li>Actively engage in positive cross organisational communication</li><li>Work successfully with key stakeholders within and outside of the Council</li><li>Demonstrate commitment to your own personal development to meet the changing demands of the role.</li><li>Ability to problem solve and use your initiative&nbsp;&nbsp;</li><li>Good Organisational skills</li></ul>Essential Experience<ul><li>Excellent Customer Care skills and Communication skills</li><li>1 year experience of either working in a library setting or experience in working in a customer facing role e.g. retail</li><li>Team leadership</li><li>Working with communities and community organisations to create activities and events</li></ul>Desirable Experience<ul><li>Managing a building and dealing with health &amp; Safety</li></ul>Minimum / Essential requirements<ul><li>Ability to understand, communicate and interact confidently with customers, Colleagues and stakeholders&nbsp;</li><li>Knowledge, experience of using IT equipment and software&nbsp;</li><li>Ability to work under pressure and react quickly to situations being the main point of contact</li><li>Ability to carry and shelf stock at high and low levels and to move furniture when necessary</li><li>Community engagement experience, delivering community events &amp; activities for the residents.</li><li>Customer service experience</li><li>Able to deliver group activities for young and older residents</li></ul>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.Employees have access to a wide range of benefits to enable staff to achieve a work life balance, some of which include:<ul><li>A generous annual leave entitlement of 25-32 days, plus bank holidays (pro-rata if part-time working hours apply) depending on service and grade.</li><li>Enhanced Maternity, Paternity, shared parental, adoption and dependents leave</li><li>Three volunteering days per year in Kingston</li><li>Hybrid working (dependent on the role)</li><li>Flexible and agile working arrangements using Google Chromebooks</li><li>Learning and development portal offering a range of courses</li><li>Discounts on a range of local shops, restaurants, gyms and leisure centres</li><li>Interest free season ticket loans</li><li>Local Government Pension Scheme</li><li>Bicycle loan facilities and cycle to work scheme</li><li>Zip car scheme</li><li>Confidential health &amp; wellbeing and counselling support</li></ul>Application ProcessApply online outlining what skills, abilities and experience you can bring which makes you an ideal candidate for this role. Please refer to the requirements outlined in the job profile when completing your application and check your CV details have been uploaded correctly in the relevant sections.We understand and recognise the benefits of using Artificial Intelligence (AI) in the workplace and are embracing AI where appropriate, to boost our productivity and streamline how we deliver our Council services efficiently; to provide the best possible outcomes for our residents and communities.&nbsp; However, we reserve the right to reject applications where it is apparent that AI-generated content has been used in isolation and without personalised responses. At Kingston&nbsp;we value authenticity and are looking for individuals who can clearly demonstrate their own skills, experience and motivation for the role that they are applying for and embrace and demonstrate our STAR&nbsp;values. Here at Kingston&nbsp;we have core values of Transparency and this is to be demonstrated during the application process and completion of the supporting statement and will be further tested at interview and selection stage for those who progress forward.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, it is strongly advised that you complete and submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.&nbsp;As part of our award winning Diversity Programme we anonymise all applications received to reduce conscious and unconscious bias enabling every application to be reviewed on the knowledge, skills and experience shown in your application. We encourage our interview panels to be as diverse as possible (age, cultural, neurodiverse etc.) to reduce bias where possible. We are fully committed to removing barriers and enhancing the diversity of our workforce.Additional InformationWe are proud to be a diverse and welcoming Borough and we strive to create a workforce which reflects the community we serve, and instil a sense of belonging in our staff. We celebrate and respect differences and appreciate the value of having a diverse workforce, therefore we welcome applications from under represented groups.To support our workers and their families 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.We are also proud to be a disability confident employer and guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum essential criteria for a role. As an accredited London Living Wage Employer all our employees are guaranteed the London Living Wage regardless of their length or type of contract.The UK has a points-based immigration system affecting EU and Non-EU workers and sponsorship requirements. We advise checking the <a href="https://www.gov.uk/guidance/new-immigration-system-what-you-need-to-know" target="_blank">GOV.UK website</a> for right to work guidance. Sponsorship availability varies and is subject to eligibility requirements and budget limitations. As a result, we cannot guarantee sponsorship for all roles and will evaluate sponsorship requests on a case-by-case basis.





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New Malden Supervisor

Vac DescriptionFull Time – 37 Hours per Week, 12-month maternity cover contract Salary: Cognus Band 2, £37,601.87 per annum (1 FTE) Location: Cognus Office, First Floor, Cantium House, Wallington, SM6 0DZCognus Limited is a Local Authority Traded Company, which is commissioned by the London Borough of Sutton to provide education services to early years providers, mainstream schools and specialist education settings in Sutton. Wholly owned by the local authority, we deliver a wide range of high-quality services to deliver excellent practice that improve the lives of children, young people, and families in Sutton and beyond.The term ‘Special Educational Needs’ (SEN) has a legal definition. Young people with special educational needs have learning difficulties or disabilities that make it harder for them to learn than most others of the same age. These young people may need additional learning support from that given to others of the same age. The Local Authority (LA) will have to make an Education Health Care Needs Assessment (EHCNA) of the child/ young person’s needs, based on specialist advice. If the Authority then decides that young person needs special help, they must write an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHC Plan). This Plan describes all the young person’s needs and all the special help that he or she needs and names the place that the young person should attend. The EHC Plan is a legally enforceable document.The post-holder will be required to carry out the duties associated with EHCN statutory assessment of young people with special educational needs, writing EHC Plans to include provision and placement, review and monitoring of progress, in accordance with the Children and Families Act 2014 and the Code of Practice on Special Educational Needs 2015. In accordance with Sutton’s policy of educating young people within their local community wherever possible, the post-holder will be required to monitor the appropriateness of outborough provision and look for opportunities to move students back to Sutton.The post-holder will coordinate the case management system and enable provision which improves outcomes for children and young people with special needs and/or disabilities and their families.The post-holder will report to Special Educational Needs and Disability Service Manager and to Head of Special Educational Needs. Cognus Limited is about education. We believe there is no limit to learning and that learning is lifelong. Since our creation in November 2016, we exist to support schools, families, children and young people to access education and enjoy learning. Every child matters to us and we believe that access to education and learning is every child’s fundamental right. We foresee every child and young person to achieve their full potential through education leading them to be our future leaders, professionals and economically active global citizens. Our children and young people are our future and we believe that every child is worth fighting for regardless of their abilities, disabilities, colour, creed, race, religion or ethnic origin.You will give us great commitment and in return we offer an excellent package including: i) Annual salary of £37,601.87, Cognus Band 2 ii) Workplace pension scheme 4% to 8% matched contributions iii) 28 days annual leave pro rata (plus Bank Holidays) iv) Regular manager support and supervision v) Hybrid and flexible working vi) Staff benefits package, currently including Employee Assistance Programme, Perkbox and (upon completion of probation) Sovereign Healthcare Cashback plans [Cognus reserves the right to adjust these additional discretionary benefits to improve quality of their services provided, maintain affordability for the Company and to ensure benefits remain fit for purpose with staff needs.] vii) Staff EDI group and Mental Health First Aiders to support wellbeing and inclusion viii) Cognus Coaching Programmes ix) An ambitious culture with friendly and supportive colleagues&nbsp;If you are interested and would like to be considered for this role, please apply to <a href="mailto:recruitment@cognus.org.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@cognus.org.uk</a> with the completed application form downloaded from <a href="https://www.cognus.org.uk/work-with-us/current-vacancies/cognus-application-form/" target="_blank">https://www.cognus.org.uk/work-with-us/current-vacancies/cognus-application-form/</a>,outlining your suitability. The deadline for receipt is on Thursday, 30th October 2025. Candidates are requested to be available for interview on Monday, 17th November 2025.&nbsp;You can also view this vacancy on Cognus website - <a href="https://www.cognus.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/EHCP-Coordinator-maternity-cover-Advert-JD-Oct-2025.pdf" target="_blank">https://www.cognus.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/EHCP-Coordinator-maternity-cover-Advert-JD-Oct-2025.pdf</a>At Cognus we recognise diverse talent comes from a range of backgrounds and experiences; this helps our organisation to thrive and better represent the communities that it serves. We would welcome any pre-application conversations to support a broader and more diverse range of applications to this role.For an informal conversation about the role, please contact Martine Eni, SEND Team Manager at <a href="mailto:martine.eni@cognus.org.uk" target="_blank">martine.eni@cognus.org.uk</a>.All offers of employment are subject to successful completion of recruitment formalities which includes an enhanced DBS check. These checks must have been completed prior to commencement of employment. We expect our staff to have due regard for safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and to follow the child protection procedures adopted by the Company and Sutton’s Local Safeguarding Partnership.&nbsp;We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.About the Role and Our Ideal CandidateFull Time – 37 Hours per Week, 12-month maternity cover contract Salary: Cognus Band 2, £37,601.87 per annum (1 FTE) Location: Cognus Office, First Floor, Cantium House, Wallington, SM6 0DZCognus Limited is a Local Authority Traded Company, which is commissioned by the London Borough of Sutton to provide education services to early years providers, mainstream schools and specialist education settings in Sutton. Wholly owned by the local authority, we deliver a wide range of high-quality services to deliver excellent practice that improve the lives of children, young people, and families in Sutton and beyond.The term ‘Special Educational Needs’ (SEN) has a legal definition. Young people with special educational needs have learning difficulties or disabilities that make it harder for them to learn than most others of the same age. These young people may need additional learning support from that given to others of the same age. The Local Authority (LA) will have to make an Education Health Care Needs Assessment (EHCNA) of the child/ young person’s needs, based on specialist advice. If the Authority then decides that young person needs special help, they must write an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHC Plan). This Plan describes all the young person’s needs and all the special help that he or she needs and names the place that the young person should attend. The EHC Plan is a legally enforceable document.The post-holder will be required to carry out the duties associated with EHCN statutory assessment of young people with special educational needs, writing EHC Plans to include provision and placement, review and monitoring of progress, in accordance with the Children and Families Act 2014 and the Code of Practice on Special Educational Needs 2015. In accordance with Sutton’s policy of educating young people within their local community wherever possible, the post-holder will be required to monitor the appropriateness of outborough provision and look for opportunities to move students back to Sutton.The post-holder will coordinate the case management system and enable provision which improves outcomes for children and young people with special needs and/or disabilities and their families.The post-holder will report to Special Educational Needs and Disability Service Manager and to Head of Special Educational Needs. Cognus Limited is about education. We believe there is no limit to learning and that learning is lifelong. Since our creation in November 2016, we exist to support schools, families, children and young people to access education and enjoy learning. Every child matters to us and we believe that access to education and learning is every child’s fundamental right. We foresee every child and young person to achieve their full potential through education leading them to be our future leaders, professionals and economically active global citizens. Our children and young people are our future and we believe that every child is worth fighting for regardless of their abilities, disabilities, colour, creed, race, religion or ethnic origin.You will give us great commitment and in return we offer an excellent package including: i) Annual salary of £37,601.87, Cognus Band 2 ii) Workplace pension scheme 4% to 8% matched contributions iii) 28 days annual leave pro rata (plus Bank Holidays) iv) Regular manager support and supervision v) Hybrid and flexible working vi) Staff benefits package, currently including Employee Assistance Programme, Perkbox and (upon completion of probation) Sovereign Healthcare Cashback plans [Cognus reserves the right to adjust these additional discretionary benefits to improve quality of their services provided, maintain affordability for the Company and to ensure benefits remain fit for purpose with staff needs.] vii) Staff EDI group and Mental Health First Aiders to support wellbeing and inclusion viii) Cognus Coaching Programmes ix) An ambitious culture with friendly and supportive colleagues&nbsp;If you are interested and would like to be considered for this role, please apply to <a href="mailto:recruitment@cognus.org.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@cognus.org.uk</a> with the completed application form downloaded from <a href="https://www.cognus.org.uk/work-with-us/current-vacancies/cognus-application-form/" target="_blank">https://www.cognus.org.uk/work-with-us/current-vacancies/cognus-application-form/</a>,outlining your suitability. The deadline for receipt is on Thursday, 30th October 2025. Candidates are requested to be available for interview on Monday, 17th November 2025.&nbsp;You can also view this vacancy on Cognus website - <a href="https://www.cognus.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/EHCP-Coordinator-maternity-cover-Advert-JD-Oct-2025.pdf" target="_blank">https://www.cognus.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/EHCP-Coordinator-maternity-cover-Advert-JD-Oct-2025.pdf</a>At Cognus we recognise diverse talent comes from a range of backgrounds and experiences; this helps our organisation to thrive and better represent the communities that it serves. We would welcome any pre-application conversations to support a broader and more diverse range of applications to this role.For an informal conversation about the role, please contact Martine Eni, SEND Team Manager at <a href="mailto:martine.eni@cognus.org.uk" target="_blank">martine.eni@cognus.org.uk</a>.All offers of employment are subject to successful completion of recruitment formalities which includes an enhanced DBS check. These checks must have been completed prior to commencement of employment. We expect our staff to have due regard for safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and to follow the child protection procedures adopted by the Company and Sutton’s Local Safeguarding Partnership.&nbsp;We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.





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We’re excited to offer an opportunity for a motivated and experienced officer to step into the role of Enforcement Team Leader. This is a key leadership position where you’ll work in partnership with an existing Enforcement Team Leader, jointly managing the Planning Enforcement team. 
Together, you’ll lead a high-performing, customer-focused service that protects and enhances Enfield’s built and natural environment. 
What You’ll Do 
 
 - Co-lead a team of planning enforcement officers, sharing responsibility for resourcing, case management, decision making, performance, and development. 
 - Manage complex and high-profile planning enforcement cases across a range of planning issues. 
 - Provide expert advice to officers, executive and senior managers, councillors, and stakeholders. 
 - Represent the Council at planning enforcement appeals, inquiries, and court proceedings, acting as expert witness. 
 - Drive innovation and continuous improvement in planning enforcement practices. 
 
About Enfield Council 
 
 - Enfield Council is a bold, ambitious, and forward-thinking authority committed to creating a borough that is inclusive, sustainable, and thriving. We are proud of our proactive approach to regeneration, housing delivery, and environmental protection—and planning enforcement plays a vital role in making that vision a reality. 
 
What We’re Looking For 
 
 - Strong experience in planning enforcement, including case management, appeals and legal proceedings. 
 
 - A collaborative leadership style and commitment to team development and continuous improvement. 
 
 - In-depth expert knowledge of planning legislation and enforcement policy. 
 
 - Proven ability to work constructively with ward councillors and MPs to support local residents with their planning-related concerns. 
 
 - Excellent communication, negotiation, and problem-solving skills. 
 
Contact Details - 
If you would like to know more about the role, please contact Su Whybrow on 020 8132 2769 for an informal discussion. 
If you have any difficulties accessing this information, please contact Andy Kingsbury, Senior Recruitment Advisor on 0208 078 5976 or <a href="mailto:andy.kingsbury@enfield.gov.uk" target="_blank">andy.kingsbury@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, click here to find out more. 
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's paid sabbatical for registered Social Workers working in Children's Social Care. 
 
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. 
If you have previously applied for this role within the past 6 months, unfortunately, a second application will not be considered.

Enforcement Team Leader

<h4>What you'll be doing </h4>Southwark is one of London’s most diverse and ambitious boroughs, and we’re determined to lead the way in tackling the climate emergency. Our aim is to do everything we can to become carbon neutral by 2030 while adapting the borough to the impacts of a changing climate.As our new Head of Climate Change &amp; Sustainability, you’ll be at essential to delivering this ambition. You’ll lead a talented team and oversee delivery of our Climate Change Strategy and Action Plan, making sure climate action is at the heart of everything we do. It’s a role with real variety, from shaping policy and managing major energy contracts, to building partnership that enables change in our communities.Your key responsibilities will include:<ul><li>Leading Southwark’s Climate Change &amp; Sustainability team</li><li>Overseeing the council’s energy contracts to secure best value and greener outcomes</li><li>Developing innovative projects and securing external funding to maximise impact</li><li>Building strong partnerships with residents, businesses and London-wide networks to accelerate progress</li><li>Acting as a senior representative for the council on climate change both locally and nationally</li></ul><h4>Who we're looking for</h4>We’re looking for a leader who can turn bold ambitions into practical action. You’ll bring strong expertise in climate change, sustainability or energy management, alongside the vision to inspire others and the ability to influence at senior levels.You’ll need to be comfortable working in a complex, high-profile environment – making clear decisions, securing investment, and driving measurable results. Above all, you’ll be someone who can lead with purpose and keep Southwark at the forefront of climate action.You’ll be able to evidence:<ul><li>Experience of leading climate change, sustainability or energy programmes at scale</li><li>A track record of shaping strategy and turning it into results</li><li>Strong people leadership skills, with the ability to build rapport and motivate teams</li><li>Political awareness and excellent communication skills to influence at all levels</li><li>Experience of managing budgets and funding programmes</li></ul><h4>About our service</h4>The Climate Change and Strategic Support division sits within the Environment, Sustainability and Leisure Department. The division includes three distinct teams: Climate Change &amp; sustainability, Programmes &amp; Change and Performance &amp; Delivery. The division is responsible for a number of Southwark 2030 and the Council Delivery Plan priorities: climate change, energy; departmental programmes, projects, transformation and change; and departmental performance, delivery and business support.Our climate work spans energy management, climate resilience, community engagement and cross-London partnerships. We’re ambitions about what can be achieved, and we’re proud to be working in a borough that matches that ambition.This is your chance to shape a greener future for Southwark, for London, and for generations to come.<h4>Additional Information</h4>About Southwark CouncilSouthwark Council is the largest local authority social landlord in London, managing 55,000 homes lived in by 40% of Southwark’s residents. We are home to over 18,300 businesses including iconic London venues such as The Shard, The Tate Modern and Borough Market along with many social enterprises and we have a young, diverse, and growing population. At Southwark we are committed to making our borough just and fair and are taking positive action to tackle inequalities. Our residents and communities are our greatest asset and the passion we have for Southwark is shared by millions of Londoners who enjoy our outstanding cultural offer, use our hospitals and attend our universities. Our refreshed borough plan and focus on Southwark Stands Together, (which is our work with Southwark’s communities and the council’s staff to tackle racism, injustice and inequality) underpins all that we do. Advert Details:<a href="https://jobs.southwark.gov.uk/why-us/" target="_blank"></a>Salary Range: £59,526 - £74,040 Application Closing Date: 11.59pm on the 26th of October 2025 We are an organisation who is passionate about our people and understands that richness of diversity is a requirement to provide the best possible services to our communities. This is demonstrated through our council-wide ambitious commitment to tackle racial inequality in our communities and workforce through our Southwark Stands Together initiative. We particularly welcome applications from members of the black, Asian, and ethnic minority communities to increase representation at senior management level in the Council. Guaranteed Interview SchemeAs part of our commitment to inclusion, we offer guaranteed interviews for specific groups of people. To qualify, you'll need to meet the minimum requirements for the role, and identify with one of the below criteria:<ul><li>Members of the Armed Forces and veterans</li><li>Are currently in care or have previously been in care.</li><li>If you consider yourself to be disabled or if you have a long-term health condition.</li></ul>We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role, in which case we will move the key dates for the process. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.Attachments<ul><li><a href="https://emea3.recruitmentplatform.com//tlk/pages/fo/download_job_file.jsp?ID=PEHFK026203F3VBQB796G7VQF&amp;nDocumentID=2628115&amp;ptId=108319" target="_blank">Click here to view the Job description and Person specification</a></li></ul>





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Head of Climate Change & Sustainability

Windmill is a specialist nursery provision for children with learning differences and disabilities in the heart of Greenford.Are you excited to work with young children under 5? Do you enjoy being part of a multi-disciplinary team where you learn something new everyday? Are you committed to making sure all children receive high quality care and education every day? If so, Windmill could be the place for you!We are looking to recruit highly motivated, experienced and enthusiastic nursery officers to join our friendly and professional staff team at Windmill Specialist Nursery.These roles are exciting, challenging, stimulating and rewarding. We need you to have a secure knowledge of child development, the Early Years Foundation Stage, excellent communication skills, ability to work in smaller group sizes with higher adult to child ratios, the interest to work within a multi-disciplinary team as well as thinking and responding in a fast paced environment.The successful candidates should be excited to work with children with a range of needs and be dedicated, passionate and committed to achieving the very highest standards of the quality within their teaching and learning. We want individuals who can see the possibilities for our exceptional children and have the energy and enthusiasm to inspire and motivate every child to reach their potential.You must have a minimum, full and relevant early years L3 qualification and a willingness to learn skills to work with children who have learning differences and disabilities.Successful applicants will be expected to take 20 days annual leave at fixed times when the centre is closed, typically 2 weeks in the summer, 1 week at Easter and 1 week at Christmas, and to work 35 hours per week, set shifts of 8:30 until 4pm, 5 days per week with a dedicated staff room where you can sit as a team.In return we will offer you a full training package, professional development opportunities that are embedded in reflective practice, experience of working with wider families, and other professional who are on site such as occupational, physio and speech and language therapists. We are a friendly staffing team who are supportive of each and every one we work with, we have good transport links and have a protected time each day for the completion of documentation to support a healthy work life balancePlease note: These posts are based in the nursery at Windmill Children’s Centre. The nursery is not affected by the current Ealing Children’s Centres Consultation.Ealing council is committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment. Ealing follows safer recruitment practices to protect children and vulnerable adults. The post holder will be subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.This role is subject to Ealing Council’s enhanced vetting process.You must have the right to work in the UK. Evidence for the right to work in the UK will be requested at the interview stage.It is an exciting time to join us, here at Ealing Council. If you would like to make a positive difference to our residents and borough, then we’re looking forward to hearing from you.We’ve tried to make this website as accessible as possible. You can use the accessibility widget on the right hand side to make it more accessible to you and your needs.Ealing Council is committed to creating good jobs and delivering on its connected communities’ agenda. We are committed to equality of opportunity, to being fair and inclusive.We therefore welcome applications from all residents of the borough, we particularly welcome applications from candidates who are entering the employment market in the early stages of their career and mid-career professionals, who are currently underrepresented in Ealing’s workforce.Please note all applications will be determined on merit.Visits to the Centre are encouraged and will support you with your application. Please contact Head of centre, Vicky Wills to arrange a visit / consultation via email: <a href="mailto:vwills001@ealing.gov.uk" target="_blank">vwills001@ealing.gov.uk</a>Windmill Children’s Centre, 135 Windmill Lane, Greenford, UB6 9DZHead of Centre – Vicky Wills<a href="https://www.ealing.gov.uk/download/downloads/id/20451/role_profile_-_nursery_officer.pdf" target="_blank">Role profile</a><a href="https://www.ealing.gov.uk/download/downloads/id/18483/ex-offenders_policy.pdf" target="_blank">Ex-Offenders Policy</a><ul></ul>

Nursery Officer (x2 posts)

<h4> Job Description </h4>Overview The London Borough of Harrow is looking for a Care Manager to join the Hospital Discharge Team. The post holder will provide care management service to people and their carers ensuring that a strengths-based approach is used to empower the person /carer and connect them to their community. Identifying the needs of people and carers, providing choice and control over the delivery of services, whilst promoting independence in accordance with current legislation and the policy and practice of the local authority is essential. The post holder is expected to work with all agencies in a multi-disciplinary way, to ensure the best co-ordination and efficient delivery of services to people. As change is a continuing feature of the organisation, a flexible approach is needed to carry out duties. Direct contact with people who may be distressed, have specific learning needs or, physical, sensory, or learning disabilities is involved so it is imperative that staff show sensitivity, tact, and discretion always.You will be expected to work across the geographical area of Harrow and within the hospital discharge team therefore a full UK driving licence and use of a vehicle for work purposes desirable not essential. About You The successful candidate will have:<ul><li>Knowledge of a range of interventions and services provided by Social Services and other agencies including the private and voluntary sector.</li><li>Knowledge and understanding discriminated against groups and the ability to ensure that services are appropriately delivered to meet their needs.</li><li>Ability to demonstrate structure of own time and to prioritise competing demands to ensure all essential work is completed.</li><li>Ability to produce and use workload information and acquire skills to use IT systems are available.</li><li>Good verbal and written communication skills.</li><li>Experience of working with people with a physical, learning, or sensory disability and their carers.</li><li>Willingness and ability to undertake duties outside of conventional office hours as and when necessary.</li></ul> Related Documents For more information, please refer to the <a href="https://harrowcouncil.icims.com/icims2/servlet/icims2?module=AppInert&amp;action=download&amp;id=4884&amp;hashed=-2080058921" target="_blank">Role Profile/Selection Criteria</a><h4>About us</h4> Harrow Council is the 12th largest London borough and one of the most culturally diverse local authorities in the UK, making it a great place to live, work and visit with a range of cultures, religions and opinions that come together to produce high achieving schools and a close and friendly community. Located 10 miles from the city centre and just 13 minutes to Euston from Harrow &amp; Wealdstone station there are great transport links via the Metropolitan Line, Watford DC Line and national rail service. It is easily accessible to the M1, M25 and A406.<h4>Other information</h4> Support for candidates visit:<a href="https://www.harrow.gov.uk/jobs/support-candidates?documentId=12517&amp;categoryId=210277" target="_blank">Harrow.gov.uk</a> Our behavioural indicators roles <a href="https://www.harrow.gov.uk/downloads/file/23864/behavioural-indicators-below-g11" target="_blank">below G11</a> and <a href="https://www.harrow.gov.uk/downloads/file/23865/behavioural-indicators-above-g11" target="_blank">above G11</a> Here at Harrow Council, the vision is one of 'Working together to make a difference for Harrow' <a href="https://www.harrow.gov.uk/jobs/jobs-harrow-council" target="_blank"> Please click here to view Harrow Council's benefits</a><h4>Important Note</h4> To deliver our commitment to equality of opportunity in service provision, all staff are expected to promote equality in the workplace and in the services the Council delivers. All sections of the population will have equal access to jobs at the London Borough of Harrow. No applicant or employee will receive less favourable treatment because of age, disability, gender, reassignment, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy, or maternity unless a Genuine Occupational Qualification applies. As such, we value diversity and welcome applications from all backgrounds. For further information, please read our <a href="https://www.harrow.gov.uk/council/Equality-diversity#:~:text=We%20have%20many%20people%20of,cohesion%2C%20fairness%2C%20and%20justice" target="_blank">equality statement</a>. As a disability-confident employer, we are committed to making our recruitment practices barrier-free and accessible to everyone. This includes reasonably adjusting the recruitment process for those with disabilities or long-term health conditions. For further information, please contact us at <a href="mailto:resourcing@harrow.gov.uk" target="_blank">resourcing@harrow.gov.uk</a> London Borough of Harrow is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Harrow operates stringent, safer recruitment procedures. Due to the high number of applications received for some posts, we may close vacancies before the stated closing date if sufficient applications are received. Therefore, please apply as soon as possible. Harrow redeployees will be given priority consideration. The personal information we have collected from you will be shared with Cifas who will use it to prevent fraud, other unlawful or dishonest conduct, malpractice, and other seriously improper conduct. If any of these are detected you could be refused certain services or employment. Your personal information will also be used to verify your identity. Further details of how your information will be used by us and Cifas, any your data protection rights, can be found by visiting <a href="www.cifas.org.uk/fpn">www.cifas.org.uk/fpn</a> 





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Care Manager - Hospital Discharge Team

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The Special Education Needs &amp;/or Disability (SEND) Service is a statutory service providing support to children and young people with SEND who have an Education Health and Care Plan (EHCP). We have over 4,000 EHC plans and a team of 22 SEN officers alongside 4 team-leaders across four teams: Statutory Needs Assessment, Pre-14 Review and Transfer, Post 14 Review &amp; Transfer and Looked After &amp; Vulnerable Children Team. The Service is looking to appoint an enthusiastic person to its Statutory Assessment Team . 
As pathfinders for the SEND Reforms, Enfield are passionate &amp; ambitious about improving the outcomes of Children &amp; Young People aged 0-25 in the borough with SEND. We are looking for somebody who shares our passion and ambitions to support the great work that we are doing, whilst working towards our vision of continuously improving the SEND Service. You will need to have knowledge of the Special Educational Needs and Disability Code of Practice and the Children and Families Act and be able to support parents/carers and young people on the opportunities that are available within the Local Offer. 
You will offer advice and support to parents, schools and other professionals on the statutory assessment process and attend co production meetings regularly. You will need to ensure that applications are processed in a timely manner, in line with guidance and actioned within statutory timeframes. SEND is a busy service so the ability to be able to work at a fast pace, together with personal resilience are extremely important as well as the ability to multi-task and prioritise workloads dependent on conflicting priorities. To be successful in this role, you will have to be pro-active and work as part of a team, and also have the confidence to work on your own initiative. Good communication skills and a high standard of written English are essential in order to be able to produce outstanding EHCPs that are succinct and of a high quality. Strong ICT knowledge and the ability to learn new case management 
systems are essential. 
A SEN Caseworker qualification and previous experience of working within a statutory service is desired, though a track record of building good relationships and working in collaboration with all Partners to place the child at the centre of your practice is essential. 
Flexible working hours are available subject to business needs. Core hours of the service are 9.30 to 15.30 Monday to Friday and Coordinators are expected to be available for work during these times. The ability to learn and work remotely and independently is vital. The position will have a blend of remote and office-based working. 
Contact Details - 
If you would like to know more about the role, please contact Kerry Beldam on <a href="mailto:Kerry.beldam@enfield.gov.uk" target="_blank">Kerry.beldam@enfield.gov.uk</a> or 0208 132 2341 for an informal discussion. 
 
Enfield’s Social Care Centre of Excellence confirms our commitment to creating and maintaining an environment for new and existing staff to be the best and deliver high quality social work to our most vulnerable children and young people. It brings our recruitment, professional development and support into the one portal for social care staff to see what we have to offer and how we are supporting them to continue to learn and develop on a professional basis. For more information please visit <a href="https://new.enfield.gov.uk/centreofexcellence/about-us/" target="_blank">https://new.enfield.gov.uk/centreofexcellence/about-us/</a> 
“This authority is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share in this commitment”. 
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. 
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. 
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's paid sabbatical for registered Social Workers working in Children's Social Care. 
 
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, click here to find out more. 
If you have previously applied for this role within the past 6 months, unfortunately, a second application will not be considered.

SEN Assessment Co-Ordinator

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2 Year Fixed Term Ref: BI021 About the role Dacorum Borough Council declared a Climate and Ecological Emergency in 2019 and is committed to supporting a borough-wide response. A key part of this commitment is the Dacorum Climate Action Network (DCAN) — a community-led network aimed at supporting residents, groups and organisations to take local climate action. We are seeking a dedicated and dynamic DCAN Coordinator to grow and embed this exciting network, ensuring it becomes a high-impact initiative at the heart of our community climate response. This role will lead on engagement, communications, events, and partnership working, while showcasing and amplifying climate related projects across the borough. About you The ideal candidate will be: <ul> <li>A strong communicator with excellent engagement and partnership skills.</li> <li>Experienced in community engagement programmes and climate/sustainability initiatives</li> <li>Comfortable working independently and proactively, with strong event management and organisational skills.</li> <li>Adept and proactive in generating content for newsletters, social media etc.</li> <li>Flexible to occasionally work evenings and weekends to support events.</li> </ul> &nbsp;A Basic check will be undertaken with the Disclosure and Barring Service to that the successful candidate has no relevant convictions. The deadline for applications will be midnight on the closing date shown in the advert details.

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