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<h4> Job Description </h4>Overview We are looking for an experienced and enthusiastic Assistant Principal / Senior Lawyer who is committed to doing their best to support their clients, develop others and to support our established Contracts, Procurement and Information Law teamHB Public Law (HBPL) is an innovative and ambitious shared legal service committed to excellence in the public sector, and we seek a qualified senior lawyer who embodies this approach. The post holder will be required to support the development of HBPL jointly with the other Assistant Principal Lawyers and Principal Lawyers. The post holder will have knowledge and experience of public procurement and commercial contracts and will be able to support the Principal Lawyer in the management of the Team and the wider Practice About You The successful candidate will have previous contract and procurement law experience and will be passionate about teamwork and developing others. The role involves effectively managing the client relationship, so good client care skills and the ability to build strong working relationships with others is essential. The successful applicant will:<ul><li>Have detailed understanding and awareness of the necessity of governance arrangements to support effective decision making, as well as concepts underpinning local government law and public law principles as applicable to local government. </li><li>Be able to manage and support lawyers in the Team</li><li>Be able to work under pressure and meet deadlines whilst handling a complex and diverse workload, including high profile cases and advising elected members.</li><li>Be able to demonstrate excellent client care skills, including providing written and oral advice to a high standard and managing multiple client relationships</li></ul>The closing date is Monday the 28th of July 2025.If you would like a confidential conversation about the opportunity prior to applying, please discuss with Patricia Davila on 07927 548515 (Monday to Wednesday 9am-3pm and Thurs 9am-12pm) or Giles Gilbert on 07783 875833. 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=9228&amp;hashed=-509423178" 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. 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Assistant Principal Lawyer – Contracts, Procurement & Information Law

<h4>The Role</h4>Do you see yourself making a real difference in the lives of deaf and hearing-impaired children?Can you use your expertise to support inclusive education across a diverse borough? If yes, we have the perfect role for you!Our Sensory Support Service is looking for a passionate and dedicated Qualified Teacher of the Deaf (QToD) to join our team and help make a meaningful impact across Southwark.About the Role:As a Qualified Teacher of the Deaf, you will play a key role in delivering tailored support for children and young people aged 0–25 with hearing impairments. You will work across home settings, nurseries, mainstream and special schools, offering teaching, advice, and audiological support. Key responsibilities include:<ul><li>Providing individual and group teaching across the curriculum</li><li>Supporting families in managing hearing aids and promoting language development</li><li>Advising and training school staff on deaf awareness and inclusive practice</li><li>Collaborating with professionals such as audiologists, SALT, and cochlear implant teams</li><li>Contributing to Education Health and Care Plans (EHCPs) and maintaining accurate records</li></ul>About You:You are a reflective and resilient practitioner who thrives in a collaborative environment. You bring a strong understanding of deaf education and are committed to inclusive, child-centred practice. You will also have:<ul><li>QToD qualification and experience across the 0–25 age range</li><li>Excellent interpersonal and communication skills</li><li>Strong organisational skills and the ability to work independently</li><li>The ability to provide specialist support to pupils, staff, and families</li><li>Confidence using ICT to maintain records and deliver support</li><li>Commitment to professional development and multi-agency working</li></ul>About the Team:You will be joining a highly regarded and experienced Sensory Team committed to delivering high-quality, inclusive services for children with sensory needs. We work across all Southwark schools and early years settings, building strong relationships with families, educational staff, and health professionals. We offer a supportive environment, opportunities for CPD, and a shared commitment to inclusive practice.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 Susan King O’Neill at susan.kingo'<a href="mailto:neill@southwark.gov.uk" target="_blank">neill@southwark.gov.uk</a>Additional Information:<ul><li>You should be a qualified Teacher of the Deaf with experience supporting children and young people aged 0–25 across all ability levels.</li><li>This post requires a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) DBS check at Enhanced level.</li><li>This is a part-time role of 22.75 hours per week</li><li>Please see Job Description for salary details</li></ul>Benefits and more information:In your role, we want you to feel supported, challenged and rewarded. You will benefit from our family-friendly policies including flexible working, home working, and a local government pension scheme, plus many other staff benefits. You will join a motivated, driven and supportive team that strives for excellence and values its members. You will also be part of a successful and high-achieving development team that is making a real difference to the lives of residents in the borough. For more information about the wide variety of benefits you can take advantage of please visit our <a href="https://jobs.southwark.gov.uk/why-us/" target="_blank">Staff Benefits</a> page.<h4>Recruitment timetable</h4>Advert close date: 11:59pm on 23rd September 2025Shortlisting date/s: 30th September 2025Interview date/s: 8th October 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.Attachments<ul><li><a href="https://emea3.recruitmentplatform.com//tlk/pages/fo/download_job_file.jsp?ID=PEHFK026203F3VBQB796G7VQF&amp;nDocumentID=2545748&amp;ptId=105501" target="_blank">Click here to view the Job Description</a></li></ul>





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Southwark Council

Qualified Teacher of the Deaf SEND

<h4>The Role</h4>This role sits within the Commercial Services Team reporting to the Divisional Commercial Manager. Working alongside the Senior Quantity Surveyor this role provides services to the Asset Management Service - predominantly Public Realm; Pest Control Service and Fleet Service in both client and contractor capacities.The SFO provides professional commercial and financial services to ensure the Traded Services Division and the Council achieves best value in delivering services and maximises the commercial opportunities available to it.As well as traditional financial and management reporting responsibilities, the Senior Finance Officer will work alongside the SQS in contract management and compliance and performance evaluation of income generation, costs and margins from a wide range of services, projects and contracts.The Senior Finance Officer will liaise with stakeholders including Delivery Managers, Business Service Managers, Senior Management teams, Councillors and Cabinet members on commercial issues relating to the division, and support in the delivery of complex written reports complete with analysis.The successful candidate will be involved in developing and continuously improving services using business process review techniques, reviewing procedures, and monitoring their implementation.An excellent communicator with strong written skills this person will use their commercial and financial knowledge to help improve Traded Services.The successful candidate will be committed to their continuous development as a leader.<h4>About Southwark</h4>We are 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 and 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.The areas of work will initially focus on public realm street lighting and metalworks fabrication.The initial focus will be on pricing and cost value reconciliations. Applicants will need to be able to understand how costs are built up using standard costing techniques involving materials, labour and overhead, and work with the Senior Quantity Surveyor on existing books of rates, and also develop and build from scratch a mixed variety of SOR's and evidence base they are fit for purpose.Business process maps and supporting procedures will need to be developed and/or maintained in relation to all elements of the delivery process, including but not restricted to materials, quantities/volumes, costs/pricing, labour and other direct costs, time/productivity and overhead recovery.Applicants will need to have been exposed to procurement and the various frameworksA fit for purpose suite of KPI's will need to be developed and maintained.Applicants must be able to work with and provide support, guidance and understanding to delivery staff that may have limited financial expertise and understanding.<h4>Recruitment timetable</h4>Closing Date: 20/07/2025 Interview Date: 07/08/2025Benefits and more information:In your role, we want you to feel supported, challenged and rewarded. You will benefit from our family-friendly policies including flexible working, home working, and a local government pension scheme, plus many other staff benefits. You will join a motivated, driven and supportive team that strives for excellence and values its members. You will also be part of a successful and high-achieving development team that is making a real difference to the lives of residents in the borough. For more information about the wide variety of benefits you can take advantage of please visit our <a href="https://jobs.southwark.gov.uk/why-us/" target="_blank">Staff Benefits</a> page.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:• Members of the Armed Forces and veterans • Are currently in care, or have previously been in care • If you consider yourself to be disabled or if you have a long-term health conditionWe 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.<h4>Additional Information</h4>Join us on an 18-month fixed-term contract and help shape the future of our service.Attachments<ul><li><a href="https://emea3.recruitmentplatform.com//tlk/pages/fo/download_job_file.jsp?ID=PEHFK026203F3VBQB796G7VQF&amp;nDocumentID=2537384&amp;ptId=105559" target="_blank">Click to view the Job description and Person specification</a></li></ul>





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Senior Finance Officer

<h4>Why Southwark?</h4>Additional Information:Level 1 - (£16.38 per hour)Level 2 - (£19.94 per hour)<ul><li>Job type – Casual (Full Time/Part time available)</li><li>Will be required to work occasional weekends and evenings to meet the needs of the service.</li><li>Enhanced DBS check required.</li><li>Comply with and promote the Council’s Equality and Diversity Policy</li></ul>Benefits and more information:<h4>What You'll Be Doing</h4>Southwark Council Leisure Services – Swim TeachersThe Role:Can you help Southwark Council to shape a brand new leisure service that supports all its residents to lead healthy lives?Southwark is a large, ambitious and progressive council with a ‘can do’ attitude and enviable reputation. As a council, we are successful, passionate and forward-thinking. This is a unique opportunity to be part of building a new future for leisure services in Southwark.Do you have an Swim England Level 1 or 2 Qualification or STA Award or Certificate in Teaching Swimming, and experience of teaching a diverse customer base? Do you have the passion to teach swimming?If the answer is yes - We are looking for a passionate and experienced Swim Teachers who will help us to deliver our swimming lessons, Southwark Splash and school lessons to our residents, members and visitors at the centres.We are looking for someone who is passionate about swimming and helping people to achieve their goals, brings good energy, has a proactive and positive attitude and cares for our customers.<ul><li>You will be responsible for undertaking sessions according to the programme timetable, and ensuring classes commence and finish at the designated times.</li><li>You will need the natural ability to establish and maintain excellent relationships with our customers and potential customers, putting people at ease, with a real “can-do” attitude.</li><li>You will comply with the Swim England Code of Ethics and Code of Conduct at all times, and ensure all concerns of a child safeguarding nature are referred in a timely and appropriate manner.</li><li>You will ensure all lessons are delivered safely and effectively, delivered to a standard that complies with regulations and guidance.</li></ul>About You:<ul><li>ASA Old Level 1 or SEQ Level 2 Teaching Swimming or equivalent</li><li>STA Award or Certificate in Teaching Swimming – will need to covert to Swim England</li><li>Experience working in a customer facing environment, providing the highest levels of customer care.</li><li>Child Protection Training Additional CPD Accreditation</li><li>Experience of delivering swimming lessons in a comparable role</li></ul>If you would like to informally discuss this role, please contact Tony Evans, Aquatics Manager, <a href="mailto:Tony.evans@southwark.gov.uk" target="_blank">Tony.evans@southwark.gov.uk</a><h4>What We're Looking For</h4>Closing date: 16 July 2025Interviews: W/C 21 July 2025We 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.Attachments<ul><li><a href="https://emea3.recruitmentplatform.com//tlk/pages/fo/download_job_file.jsp?ID=PEHFK026203F3VBQB796G7VQF&amp;nDocumentID=2545919&amp;ptId=105539" target="_blank">Click here to view the Job description and Person specification</a></li></ul>





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Swim Teacher

About the BoroughIn Sutton, there is much for us to be proud of both as a council and as a borough. This includes high levels of resident satisfaction, the quality of our services, our success in addressing our financial challenges to date, the way that we involve and engage with residents on key issues facing the borough, and the enthusiastic and motivated staff that we employ.&nbsp;Looking ahead, there are plans for the delivery of new homes and new schools and the London Cancer Hub is being developed, while the Council is also seen as a driving force within the South London Partnership of five outer south west London boroughs focused on strategic growth, regeneration and investment.All of this demonstrates a good track record and an authority that is ambitious and set to deliver more improvements for the borough. We've set out our vision for the future of Sutton in our corporate plan - Ambitious for Sutton. This strategic plan will shape the outcomes we achieve, the services we provide, and the impact we have on residents, to make Sutton a great place to live, work and raise a family.Situated in Zone 5, Sutton is less than 30 minutes by train from central London, and south and south west London are easily accessible by public transport. There are 10 train stations which serve key neighbourhoods within the borough providing direct connections to London Victoria, London Bridge, London Blackfriars and St Pancras International. Sutton also has direct rail connections with Epsom, Dorking, Guildford and Horsham, as well as Wimbledon for an interchange with the London Underground and West Croydon for the London Overground. There’s also an extensive road network which provides close and easy access to the M25 and M23.About the Service and TeamThe Facilities Management Service supports circa 50 corporate Council buildings for all tasks FM related which include FM Helpdesk, caretaking, post and reprographics, cleaning, pest control, security, planned preventative maintenance and reactive repair services.&nbsp; The FM service is made up of a team of 14 staff all responsible for supporting these buildings and services that work within them.&nbsp;&nbsp;About the Role and Our Ideal CandidateWe are looking for a Facilities Manager to join the Facilities Management team. The role has direct responsibilities for 'hard and soft' FM service deliver functions including premises related health, safety and building statutory compliance, the management of an in-house FM Helpdesk, caretaking team and post and reprographics as well as the&nbsp; management of our FM partners covering security, cleaning and&nbsp; planned maintenance and reactive repair services.Under your leadership, teams will deliver excellent results in a modern and agile way, working closely with senior stakeholders, external organisations, partners and members.Our Ideal CandidateIdeally should have a qualification in Leadership Management, IWFM (The Institute of Workplace Facilities Management) with demonstrable skills as a strong facilities property professional with FM experience across different operating models. You’ll also have experience of transforming services and providing strong leadership during times of change. Preferably within the public sector and at senior level, you will have a proven track record in the management of complex FM services and teams.&nbsp;You will possess expert FM knowledge including building and premises statutory compliance and the wider legal implications of FM services, experience of developing robust processes and responding to legislation and regulatory change when required. You will be an excellent communicator both verbal and written, with energy, enthusiasm and an innovative nature with the ability to engage with others in a challenging environment. You will work across the organisation to ensure robust systems and processes are in place, while also being able to facilitate a corporate approach and culture that has buy-in and support from services. If you enjoy working collaboratively, are skilled in partnership working and share our energy, drive and ambition, then we want to hear from you.Our Offer to YouAs an organisation that values and nurtures talent, we’re committed to helping you fulfil your potential and will offer you a supportive, friendly and collaborative environment to grow and develop your career and skills. We’re constantly striving to improve our ways of working so putting your ideas across - however big or small - will be fully encouraged and supported by your colleagues and our dynamic and experienced management team.In addition, we offer a modern and flexible working environment for our staff, supported by our IT infrastructure, including Google Chromebooks and Google Apps. Our Flexible Working - Smarter Working Scheme embraces new ways of working. It provides improved work life balance for our staff as it allows staff to work from a variety of locations and staff are not required to work within the office 5 days a week.Employees have access to a wide range of benefits, some of which include:<ul><li>Generous annual leave entitlement plus bank holidays (pro-rata if part-time working hours apply)</li><li>General Council Flexi-time (Please note, this applies to roles at grades 1-9 only)</li><li>Public Health Service Localised Flexi-time Scheme - accrual of up to 5 days per year&nbsp;</li><li>Three volunteering days per year in Sutton</li><li>Comprehensive learning and development programme</li><li>Local and national discounts for shopping, eating out and leisure activities</li><li>Interest free season ticket loans</li><li>Local Government Pension Scheme</li><li>Car parking scheme</li><li>Bicycle loan facilities and cycle to work scheme</li><li>Zip car scheme</li><li>Free eye tests and contribution towards glasses</li><li>Confidential wellbeing and counselling support</li><li>Subsidised gym membership</li></ul>Application ProcessPlease apply online outlining what skills, abilities and experience you can bring which makes you an ideal candidate for this role. Please ensure you refer to the requirements outlined in the job profile when completing your application.To support our diversity agenda and reduce the risk of bias in our recruitment activities, our short listing process completely anonymises personal information that can identify job applicants e.g. name, title etc. Our hiring managers review and short list applications based on the information provided as part of your application as to how well you meet the requirements and criteria for the role, as outlined in the job profile.The closing date is given as a guide. We reserve the right to close this vacancy once a sufficient number of applications has been received. Therefore, it is strongly advised that you complete and submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.Additional InformationWe pride ourselves on being a diverse, inclusive and welcoming Borough and we aim to create a workforce which reflects the community we serve - the key highlights from our recent Equalities Workforce Report can be seen <a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/1KGMTYxsYV0WkCbJAHTDyEDSVwv5YDX9A/view?usp=sharing" target="_blank">here.</a> We are respectful of difference and realise the positive value of diversity in our workforce. We welcome and encourage job applications from people of all backgrounds and particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic candidates and disabled candidates, as these groups are currently under-represented in our workforce. As part of our Disability Confident Committed status, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum/essential criteria for the role.We offer a range of family friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements, staff engagement forums, and inclusive staff networks who help drive our diversity agenda.The UK has introduced a new points-based immigration system affecting EU and Non-EU workers and sponsorship requirements. We advise checking the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.gov.uk/guidance/new-immigration-system-what-you-need-to-know" target="_blank">GOV.UK website</a>&nbsp;for right to work guidance.





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Kingston Upon Thames & Sutton Councils

Facilities Manager

Job DescriptionSalary: £25,731 - £27,870 per annum (pro rata at 22.5 hours) – pending 2025/26 pay awardGrade - BFixed Term Contract – 17 months22.5 Hours per WeekThurrock is located between East London and Essex, easily accessible by road, rail and even the Thames. We are a diverse and growing community of families, and Thurrock Council is committed to delivering services that meet their needs.Thurrock Children’s Services is rated ‘Outstanding’ by Ofsted. We offer a close-knit, supportive team culture where your voice and ideas will be valued.Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of children and young people? Do you believe in the power of lived experience to shape better services? If so, we want to hear from you.We are looking for an enthusiastic and driven individual to join our Children’s Services Commissioning Team as a Youth Commissioner. This is a unique opportunity to work alongside professionals, children and young people to ensure that the voices of children, young people and families are central to how services are designed, delivered and improved.As Youth Commissioner, you will:<ul> <li>Work with children, young people and families to gather their views and experiences.</li> <li>Collaborate with commissioning and operational teams to co-produce services that meet real needs.</li> <li>Support young people to be involved in service design, procurement and monitoring.</li> <li>Help translate feedback into meaningful service improvements.</li></ul>The Children’s Commissioning Team oversee all purchased services from the needs analysis that shapes them, through service design and advertisement of tender opportunities, implementation,&nbsp;and ongoing monitoring of the effectiveness of these services. We cover over 30 different areas including:<ul> <li>Foster Care and Residential placements for looked after children</li> <li>Supported Accommodation</li> <li>SEND residential schools</li> <li>Mental Health Services</li> <li>Domestic Abuse &amp; Sexual Violence and Abuse services</li> <li>Advocacy</li> <li>Adoption Support</li> <li>Home Tuition</li> <li>Respite for disabled children</li> <li>Speech and Language support</li> <li>Autism support</li> <li>Young Carers</li></ul>Our range of work continues to expand as we identify new opportunities to improve effectiveness and value for money of the services we buy.Key Skills and Experience Required:<ul> <li>Strong desire to make a positive impact for children and young people&nbsp;</li> <li>Excellent listening and communication skills&nbsp;</li> <li>Ability to express and present the views of others clearly and with confidence</li> <li>Creative thinking and confidence to propose new ideas&nbsp;</li> <li>Ability to work collaboratively with teams and external partners&nbsp;</li> <li>Interest in issues affecting children in social care and those with SEND&nbsp;</li> <li>Able to manage your own workload and meet deadlines&nbsp;</li> <li>Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint&nbsp;</li> <li>Commitment to equality, diversity, and safeguarding&nbsp;</li></ul>We are keen to hear from applicants who have lived experience of the children’s social care system or the special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) system, including care leavers, those with experience of child protection or youth offending services, or those who have accessed SEND support.What We Offer<ul> <li>Excellent remuneration package&nbsp;</li> <li>Generous annual leave entitlement – 25 days rising to 30 after 5 years’ service (pro rata if part time)</li> <li>Career average pension scheme&nbsp;</li> <li>Salary sacrifice schemes (e.g. cycle to work)&nbsp;</li> <li>Flexible working to support work-life balance&nbsp;</li> <li>Enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption and shared parental leave&nbsp;</li> <li>24-hour health advice and wellbeing support&nbsp;</li> <li>Excellent training and CPD opportunities&nbsp;</li> <li>Funded DBS&nbsp;</li> <li>Mileage reimbursement at 45p per mile&nbsp;</li></ul>A Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check at a basic level is required for this role.Advert Closing Date:<ul> <li>Redeployment Only: 03/07/2025</li> <li>Internal &amp; External: 20/07/2025</li></ul>Interview Date: to be confirmedUnless a valid reason for an alternative arrangement is provided, all interviews will be conducted in person.For further information please contact:Mark Livermore (Lead Commissioner - SEND)&nbsp;<a href="mailto:mlivermore@thurrock.gov.uk" target="_blank">mlivermore@thurrock.gov.uk</a>To view the Job Profile and Person Specification please follow the link below:&nbsp; &nbsp;<a href="https://thurrockc.sharepoint.com/:b:/s/ThurrockCouncilPublicDocuments/EbOEjTkS5C9KgJPL5mg7SGIB5td680JNL5A_95Ioz9fxaA?e=mLg6mB" target="_blank">Download Job Profile (PDF Document)</a>About usWhy Thurrock? Working at Thurrock Council gives you the opportunity to join an organisation that is changing at pace, one where you can make a real difference to the lives of the people we serve.Thurrock Council is moving towards a new community leadership approach which involves linking with local partners and communities as we shape our improvement for the years ahead. This is an exciting time to join us, to shape the future success of our changing organisation and to have a positive influence on our borough.&nbsp;Our locationThurrock is located on the north bank of the river Thames. Our urban centres are a vibrant mix of established towns and new young communities, with a diverse and growing population of around 160,000&nbsp;residents. We are an emerging cultural and arts centre, home to the production centre for the Royal Opera House and the National Skills Academy for Creative and Cultural Skills. We have excellent retail and leisure opportunities, including Lakeside Shopping Centre, country parks, forests, and marshes. Thurrock is just half an hour journey away from the centre of London by train and well connected by road.Staff benefitsWe offer lots of staff benefits, including a generous annual leave entitlement and hybrid working. We champion flexible working and job share applications are welcome.Further information can be found here <a href="https://www.thurrock.gov.uk/working-for-council/employment-benefits" target="_blank">Employment benefits | Working for the council | Thurrock Council</a>&nbsp; Equality, Diversity &amp; InclusionThurrock Council is committed to equal opportunities. As a Disability Confident Employer, disabled people will be offered an interview where they meet all essential criteria on the person specification. We serve a diverse community where people are different yet equal. Diversity underpins everything we do. For further information about Thurrock Council please visit our website: <a href="https://www.thurrock.gov.uk/" target="_blank">Thurrock Council</a>





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Thurrock Council

Youth Commissioner - Children's Services

Job DescriptionDirectorate: Adults &amp; Health&nbsp; &nbsp;Job Title: Wellbeing Worker (3 posts)Location: Chadwell &amp; TilburySalary: £28,344 - £31,719 per annum pro rata to hours workedGrade: C&nbsp;Permanent Contract2 x 23 Hours Per Week rota covering earlies, lates, weekends and Bank Holidays1 x 16 Hours Per Week rota covering earlies, lates, weekends and Bank HolidaysAn exciting opportunity has arisen within Caring for Thurrock, Wellbeing Team.Wellbeing Teams provide personal care and other support to enable people to live well at home and be part of their community.We challenge the loneliness, boredom and helplessness that many older people experience, and support people to feel connected, to contribute, be active and have purpose, their own way. Wellbeing Workers use their head, heart and hands to support people and bring our values to life.Our values are:&nbsp;Compassion, Responsibility, Collaboration, Curiosity, Creativity and Flourishing.What are we looking for in you?Warm, friendly, reliable, full of energy, a great listener, flexible, a good problem-solver, helpful, honest, trustworthy, someone with a ‘can-do’ attitude, confident, self-motivated, caring, generous and kind.<ul> <li>You are a people person, you love getting to know other people, spending time with people and working as part of a team. You would describe your family, friends and neighbours as very important in your life.</li> <li>You enjoy knowing your local neighbourhood and being connected to what is happening locally – whether that is as a member of local groups, or just being in touch with your neighbours.</li> <li>You love to know that you are making a difference in people’s lives, and making a positive difference in the world, however small this may be.</li> <li>You love having a go, trying something new, are up for learning new technology, and having variety in your life and work.</li> <li>You are not one for standing still or being bored. You love being on the go. You have lots of interests and hobbies (when you have the time!).</li> <li>You would hate to do exactly the same job in the same way every day and love variety and you are a bit of a risk taker.</li> <li>You are happiest working in a supportive and connected team making decisions together and trying new ideas.</li> <li>You are willing to undertake personal care for those people who are unable to do it for themselves</li> <li>You can support people with their medication requirements.</li></ul>We welcome people who have never done care work before – we will provide you with all of the training and support you need. If you have not done care work before, you might want to look at this to check whether it is for you <a href="http://www.aquestionofcare.org.uk/instructions-page" target="_blank">http://www.aquestionofcare.org.uk/instructions-page</a>&nbsp;If you have done care work before – we will provide you with all the training and support you need to work differently, as the Wellbeing Workers role is not the same as traditional care.The successful candidate will need to have a professional attitude at all times and have knowledge around the understanding of Dementia, Challenging behaviours and Manual Handling – training also provided.A Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check is required at Enhanced plus Adults barred list level.For an informal discussion about the post, please contact <a href="mailto:karthurton@thurrock.gov.uk" target="_blank">karthurton@thurrock.gov.uk</a>&nbsp;Closing date for redeployment: 10th July 2025Closing Date for Internal &amp; External: 20th July 2025To view the Job Profile and Person Specification please follow the link below:<a href="https://thurrockc.sharepoint.com/:b:/s/ThurrockCouncilPublicDocuments/EVIexTeFIU1HgexuDycMe0YBY5ug3J2Ja9aBB7R4ql4LqA?e=NCluMX" target="_blank">Download Job Profile (PDF Document)</a> &nbsp;About usWhy Thurrock? Working at Thurrock Council gives you the opportunity to join an organisation that is changing at pace, one where you can make a real difference to the lives of the people we serve.Thurrock Council is moving towards a new community leadership approach which involves linking with local partners and communities as we shape our improvement for the years ahead. This is an exciting time to join us, to shape the future success of our changing organisation and to have a positive influence on our borough.&nbsp;Our locationThurrock is located on the north bank of the river Thames. Our urban centres are a vibrant mix of established towns and new young communities, with a diverse and growing population of around 160,000&nbsp;residents. We are an emerging cultural and arts centre, home to the production centre for the Royal Opera House and the National Skills Academy for Creative and Cultural Skills. We have excellent retail and leisure opportunities, including Lakeside Shopping Centre, country parks, forests, and marshes. Thurrock is just half an hour journey away from the centre of London by train and well connected by road.Staff benefitsWe offer lots of staff benefits, including a generous annual leave entitlement and hybrid working. We champion flexible working and job share applications are welcome.Further information can be found here <a href="https://www.thurrock.gov.uk/working-for-council/employment-benefits" target="_blank">Employment benefits | Working for the council | Thurrock Council</a>&nbsp; Equality, Diversity &amp; InclusionThurrock Council is committed to equal opportunities. As a Disability Confident Employer, disabled people will be offered an interview where they meet all essential criteria on the person specification. We serve a diverse community where people are different yet equal. Diversity underpins everything we do. For further information about Thurrock Council please visit our website: <a href="https://www.thurrock.gov.uk/" target="_blank">Thurrock Council</a>





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Wellbeing Worker

Job Description Early Years Support Worker Apprentice (NVQ Level 3) Salary: National Minimum Wage for Age 21-month Fixed-Term Contract&nbsp; 37 Hours per Week (Including one Saturday and some evening work)&nbsp; Are you up for a challenge and interested in the future development of children and Families in Thurrock? &nbsp; The Disabled Children Short Breaks and Outreach Service. (SEND) support families and young people who live in Thurrock. We are looking to recruit enthusiastic person with a mature approach to join our team as an Early Years Support Worker.&nbsp;&nbsp; The role will include supervised work with children living in the local community, sessions will be daytime, evening and a Saturday session.&nbsp;&nbsp; You will be required to study towards and achieve a full Apprenticeship in NVQ Early Years Level 3.&nbsp; The Early Years Apprentice Level 3 requires you to achieve;&nbsp; <ul> <li>Level 2 functional skills qualification in both Maths and English if not already held (e.g. GCSE grade A to C or 4-9)&nbsp;</li> </ul> Apprenticeship study will be undertaken within normal working hours. Time will be allocated to attend training and complete assignments, workbooks, online training etc. as required by the qualification.&nbsp; As a Thurrock Council Apprentice you’ll have access to a host of additional benefits, including:&nbsp; <ul> <li>Free NUS Apprentice Extra discount card&nbsp;</li> </ul> <ul> <li>Membership of the Apprentice Forum Group with monthly gatherings&nbsp;</li> </ul> <ul> <li>Apprentice only personal development events throughout the year&nbsp;</li> </ul> <ul> <li>25 days annual leave&nbsp;</li> </ul> <ul> <li>Health and Well-being Programme&nbsp;</li> </ul> <ul> <li>Specially negotiated retailer discounts&nbsp;</li> </ul> <ul> <li>Employee Assistance Programme – free confidential advice to help you with your work-life balance&nbsp;</li> </ul> <ul> <li>Access to additional training&nbsp;</li> </ul> <ul> <li>Enrolment into the Local Government Pension Scheme&nbsp;</li> </ul> We pay apprentices the national minimum wage for your age.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Ages Under 18&nbsp; - £7.55 per hour Ages 18 to 20 - £10.00&nbsp;per hour Ages 21 and over – 12.21 per hour &nbsp; DBS at Enhanced Level with Children's Barred List is required for this role.&nbsp;&nbsp; Advert Closing Date:&nbsp; Redeployment Only: 10th July 2025 Internal &amp; External: 27th July 2025 Interview Date: To Be Confirmed To view the Job Profile and Person Specification please follow the link below:&nbsp; <a href="https://thurrockc.sharepoint.com/:b:/s/ThurrockCouncilPublicDocuments/EbYJhEak98BAv_rUN5fDdUYBIGSbsjK228dGmi2-22WXTg?e=Jrtifn" target="_blank">Download Job Profile (PDF Document)</a> Application Requirements&nbsp; As part of the Safer Recruitment process, Gap Management is required for all Safeguarding roles. Please complete the Gaps in Employment grid provided (refer to the example document for guidance) and upload it under Miscellaneous Documents as part of your application.&nbsp;&nbsp; If the Job Profile and Person Specification list any qualifications as essential, please also upload copies of those relevant qualifications. &nbsp; <a href="https://thurrockc.sharepoint.com/:w:/s/ThurrockCouncilPublicDocuments/EXtYMXeGlbVPjAoxHwfnCuIB6KNWFCXe3i6bJI6MRBQZ-Q?e=dGt2M1" target="_blank">Gaps in Employment Form</a> <a href="https://thurrockc.sharepoint.com/:b:/s/ThurrockCouncilPublicDocuments/Ecz7hL-hyYFGvVpdkZ55ozkBS_giEjpigg97yi5KrF2SVw?e=vKePlG" target="_blank">Gaps in Employment Example&nbsp;</a> About usWhy Thurrock? Working at Thurrock Council gives you the opportunity to join an organisation that is changing at pace, one where you can make a real difference to the lives of the people we serve.Thurrock Council is moving towards a new community leadership approach which involves linking with local partners and communities as we shape our improvement for the years ahead. This is an exciting time to join us, to shape the future success of our changing organisation and to have a positive influence on our borough.&nbsp;Our locationThurrock is located on the north bank of the river Thames. Our urban centres are a vibrant mix of established towns and new young communities, with a diverse and growing population of around 160,000&nbsp;residents. We are an emerging cultural and arts centre, home to the production centre for the Royal Opera House and the National Skills Academy for Creative and Cultural Skills. We have excellent retail and leisure opportunities, including Lakeside Shopping Centre, country parks, forests, and marshes. Thurrock is just half an hour journey away from the centre of London by train and well connected by road.Staff benefitsWe offer lots of staff benefits, including a generous annual leave entitlement and hybrid working. We champion flexible working and job share applications are welcome.Further information can be found here <a href="https://www.thurrock.gov.uk/working-for-council/employment-benefits" target="_blank">Employment benefits | Working for the council | Thurrock Council</a>&nbsp; Equality, Diversity &amp; InclusionThurrock Council is committed to equal opportunities. As a Disability Confident Employer, disabled people will be offered an interview where they meet all essential criteria on the person specification. We serve a diverse community where people are different yet equal. Diversity underpins everything we do. For further information about Thurrock Council please visit our website: <a href="https://www.thurrock.gov.uk/" target="_blank">Thurrock Council</a>





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Apprentice - Early Years Support Worker (NVQ Level 3)

Job DescriptionEarly Years Support Worker Apprentice (NVQ Level 2)Salary: National Minimum Wage for Age15-month Fixed-Term Contract&nbsp;37 Hours per Week (Including one Saturday and some evening work)&nbsp;Are you up for a challenge and interested in the future development of children and Families in Thurrock? &nbsp;The Disabled Children Short Breaks and Outreach Service. (SEND) support families and young people who live in Thurrock. We are looking to recruit enthusiastic person with a mature approach to join our team as an Early Years Support Worker.&nbsp;&nbsp;The role will include supervised work with children living in the local community, sessions will be daytime, evening and a Saturday session.&nbsp;&nbsp;You will be required to study towards and achieve a full Apprenticeship in NVQ Early Years Level 2.&nbsp;The Early Years Apprentice Level 2 requires you to achieve;&nbsp;<ul> <li>Level 2 functional skills qualification in both Maths and English if not already held (e.g. GCSE grade A to C or 4-9)&nbsp;</li></ul>Apprenticeship study will be undertaken within normal working hours. Time will be allocated to attend training and complete assignments, workbooks, online training etc. as required by the qualification.&nbsp;As a Thurrock Council Apprentice you’ll have access to a host of additional benefits, including:&nbsp;<ul> <li>Free NUS Apprentice Extra discount card&nbsp;</li> <li>Membership of the Apprentice Forum Group with monthly gatherings&nbsp;</li> <li>Apprentice only personal development events throughout the year&nbsp;</li> <li>25 days annual leave&nbsp;</li> <li>Health and Well-being Programme&nbsp;</li> <li>Specially negotiated retailer discounts&nbsp;</li> <li>Employee Assistance Programme – free confidential advice to help you with your work-life balance&nbsp;</li> <li>Access to additional training&nbsp;</li> <li>Enrolment into the Local Government Pension Scheme&nbsp;</li></ul>We pay apprentices the national minimum wage for your age.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Ages Under 18 &nbsp;- £7.55 per hour Ages 18 to 20 - £10.00&nbsp;per hour Ages 21 and over – 12.21 per hour &nbsp;DBS at Enhanced Level with Children's Barred List is required for this role.&nbsp;&nbsp;Advert Closing Date:&nbsp;Redeployment Only: 10th July 2025Internal &amp; External: 27th July 2025Interview Date: To Be ConfirmedFor an informal discussion or any queries about the post please contact Laura Hayden, Deputy Manager, at <a href="mailto:LHayden@thurrock.gov.uk" target="_blank">LHayden@thurrock.gov.uk</a>&nbsp;&nbsp;To view the Job Profile and Person Specification please follow the link below:&nbsp;<a href="https://thurrockc.sharepoint.com/:b:/s/ThurrockCouncilPublicDocuments/EbnIAGN3BCZFhaWR1c_Xca0B9AJRIOyX3lEPx0Kg-6w33Q?e=Awr8W0" target="_blank">Download Job Profile (PDF Document)</a> Application Requirements&nbsp; As part of the Safer Recruitment process, Gap Management is required for all Safeguarding roles. Please complete the Gaps in Employment grid provided (refer to the example document for guidance) and upload it under Miscellaneous Documents as part of your application.&nbsp;&nbsp; If the Job Profile and Person Specification list any qualifications as essential, please also upload copies of those relevant qualifications. &nbsp; <a href="https://thurrockc.sharepoint.com/:w:/s/ThurrockCouncilPublicDocuments/EXtYMXeGlbVPjAoxHwfnCuIB6KNWFCXe3i6bJI6MRBQZ-Q?e=dGt2M1" target="_blank">Gaps in Employment Form</a> <a href="https://thurrockc.sharepoint.com/:b:/s/ThurrockCouncilPublicDocuments/Ecz7hL-hyYFGvVpdkZ55ozkBS_giEjpigg97yi5KrF2SVw?e=vKePlG" target="_blank">Gaps in Employment Example&nbsp;</a>About usWhy Thurrock? Working at Thurrock Council gives you the opportunity to join an organisation that is changing at pace, one where you can make a real difference to the lives of the people we serve.Thurrock Council is moving towards a new community leadership approach which involves linking with local partners and communities as we shape our improvement for the years ahead. This is an exciting time to join us, to shape the future success of our changing organisation and to have a positive influence on our borough.&nbsp;Our locationThurrock is located on the north bank of the river Thames. Our urban centres are a vibrant mix of established towns and new young communities, with a diverse and growing population of around 160,000&nbsp;residents. We are an emerging cultural and arts centre, home to the production centre for the Royal Opera House and the National Skills Academy for Creative and Cultural Skills. We have excellent retail and leisure opportunities, including Lakeside Shopping Centre, country parks, forests, and marshes. Thurrock is just half an hour journey away from the centre of London by train and well connected by road.Staff benefitsWe offer lots of staff benefits, including a generous annual leave entitlement and hybrid working. We champion flexible working and job share applications are welcome.Further information can be found here <a href="https://www.thurrock.gov.uk/working-for-council/employment-benefits" target="_blank">Employment benefits | Working for the council | Thurrock Council</a>&nbsp; Equality, Diversity &amp; InclusionThurrock Council is committed to equal opportunities. As a Disability Confident Employer, disabled people will be offered an interview where they meet all essential criteria on the person specification. We serve a diverse community where people are different yet equal. Diversity underpins everything we do. For further information about Thurrock Council please visit our website: <a href="https://www.thurrock.gov.uk/" target="_blank">Thurrock Council</a>





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Apprentice - Early Years Support Worker (NVQ Level 2)

Job DescriptionSalary: £32,490 - £36,870 per annumGrade: D1-year Fixed Term Contract&nbsp;37 Hours per Week&nbsp;Do you have a strong sense of passion and commitment to achieve positive outcome to your clients? Do you have strong administrative skills and a keen eye for detail? Join our dedicated LitigationLegal Team as a Legal Support Officer and play a vital role in delivering excellent legal services to our clients’ department.About the RoleAs a Legal Support Officer, you will provide essential administrative and legal support to our lawyers, helping them deliver high-quality legal services especially in housing litigation matters. Your role will include:<ul> <li>File opening, preparing and managing legal documents, redaction, disclosure document/court bundles, and correspondence</li> <li>Liaising with legal professionals, client departments, and external agencies</li> <li>Organising and maintaining case files with accuracy and confidentiality</li> <li>Managing case schedules, spreadsheet, hearings, deadlines and compliance with relevant Pre-Action Protocol requirements.</li> <li>Assisting in legal research and case preparation</li> <li>Assisting with general admin duty as and when required.</li></ul>About YouWe are looking for someone who:✔ Has experience in administration&nbsp;✔ Possesses excellent organisational and communication skills✔ Works well under pressure and can manage multiple priorities✔ Is proficient in Microsoft Office, Excel and case management systems✔ Has a strong commitment and positive professional attitude to your work.&nbsp;✔ Some office attendance is required as the role cannot be carried out solely remotely.A Basic DBS check may be required.Advert Closing Date<ul> <li>Redeployment Only: 3rd July 2025</li> <li>Internal &amp; External: 13th July 2025</li></ul>Interview Date:&nbsp;To Be Confirmed To view the Job Profile and Person Specification please follow the link below: <a href="https://thurrockc.sharepoint.com/:b:/s/ThurrockCouncilPublicDocuments/EYT6CwRSyS9Mm4BWHo-ZEnEBHAKQFtMLqdfLb11KsXlgfw?e=PSrlwO" target="_blank">Download Job Profile (PDF Document)</a> &nbsp; Application Requirements&nbsp; If the Job Profile and Person Specification list any qualifications as essential, please upload copies of those relevant qualifications to your application under Miscellaneous Documents. &nbsp; About usWhy Thurrock? Working at Thurrock Council gives you the opportunity to join an organisation that is changing at pace, one where you can make a real difference to the lives of the people we serve.Thurrock Council is moving towards a new community leadership approach which involves linking with local partners and communities as we shape our improvement for the years ahead. This is an exciting time to join us, to shape the future success of our changing organisation and to have a positive influence on our borough.&nbsp;Our locationThurrock is located on the north bank of the river Thames. Our urban centres are a vibrant mix of established towns and new young communities, with a diverse and growing population of around 160,000&nbsp;residents. We are an emerging cultural and arts centre, home to the production centre for the Royal Opera House and the National Skills Academy for Creative and Cultural Skills. We have excellent retail and leisure opportunities, including Lakeside Shopping Centre, country parks, forests, and marshes. Thurrock is just half an hour journey away from the centre of London by train and well connected by road.Staff benefitsWe offer lots of staff benefits, including a generous annual leave entitlement and hybrid working. We champion flexible working and job share applications are welcome.Further information can be found here <a href="https://www.thurrock.gov.uk/working-for-council/employment-benefits" target="_blank">Employment benefits | Working for the council | Thurrock Council</a>&nbsp; Equality, Diversity &amp; InclusionThurrock Council is committed to equal opportunities. As a Disability Confident Employer, disabled people will be offered an interview where they meet all essential criteria on the person specification. We serve a diverse community where people are different yet equal. Diversity underpins everything we do. For further information about Thurrock Council please visit our website: <a href="https://www.thurrock.gov.uk/" target="_blank">Thurrock Council</a>





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