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We only accept online applications. If you require access to a computer and/or the internet, you can use our facilities free of charge at The Amelia Scott. Please call ahead to book an appointment Tel. 01892 554171.
Please follow the link below to submit your application.
Equal Opportunities
Tunbridge Wells – Working for Equality. We welcome applications from all sections of the community.
Safeguarding
The Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults, and expects all employee and volunteers to share this commitment.



Are you an existing Principal Planning Officer looking for an excellent opportunity to broaden your experience and knowledge, or are you an experienced, highly motivated planner seeking to take the next step in your planning career? Are you looking to be part of a dedicated and friendly service, working in interesting and valued rural environments? Then this role is for you.
Tunbridge Wellsisa great place to live, do business and visit. The Council has a clear, coherent, and powerful vision for the future set out in our<a href="https://tunbridgewells.gov.uk/news/2025/february/the-strategic-plan-2024-2032" target="_blank">&nbsp;Strategic Plan 2024-2032</a> which sets out the priorities for Tunbridge Wells Borough Council.
The Council has a new, emerging Local Plan at Examination for which the Inspector’s Final report is expected soon. We will begin a Local Plan Review within 6 months of adoption of the Plan. We are also in the early stages of preparing a Town Centre Plan for Royal Tunbridge Wells; the postholder will work on both of these, and other policy documents.
What we’re looking for:
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<li>Experience supervising or mentoring others in a planning policy setting.</li>
<li>Positive, enthusiastic, and conscientious candidates with excellent communication, negotiation and presentation skills.</li>
<li>Candidates who are well organised and able to work on their own initiative and as part of a team.</li>
<li>We’ll support your growth as you develop, providing opportunities to broaden and deepen your experience and skills to progress your career in planning - because we believe in developing our people.</li>
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What you’ll get:
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<li>26 days’ holiday (rising to 29 with 5 years' continuous Local Government service) and 3 additional days in December.</li>
<li>Generous Local Government Pension Scheme.</li>
<li>Annual membership fees refunded for your professional body.</li>
<li>Hybrid working to support work/life balance.</li>
<li>Free parking near the Town Hall.</li>
<li>Free tea, coffee and wellbeing perks like an Emplyee Assistance Programme (EAP), flu jabs, eyecare vouchers and more.</li>
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Ready to apply?
Apply now and take the next step in your planning career.&nbsp; If you’d like to talk through the role, contact Ellen Gilbert, Planning Policy Manager at <a href="mailto:ellen.gilbert@tunbridgewells.gov.uk" target="_blank">ellen.gilbert@tunbridgewells.gov.uk</a> or on 01892 554059.
Advert Closing date: 20 July midnight&nbsp;
Interviews:&nbsp; 28 July&nbsp;

Tunbridge Wells Borough Council

Principal Planning Officer

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Please note, we do not accept CVs submitted without a fully completed online application form.



Licensing Officer Location of work: Town Hall/Earlswood Depot/Hybrid Salary:&nbsp; £31,347– &nbsp;£41,925&nbsp; per annum&nbsp; Basis: Permanent, Full time
About the Role The Licensing Section is part of the progressive, busy and dynamic Environmental Health department. The section comprises a team of 5 dedicated officers who issue and administer many types of licences, registrations and permits. &nbsp;The range includes the licensing of taxi and private hire drivers, vehicles and operators; animal boarding, sale, exhibition etc; alcohol and regulated entertainment; gambling premises and associated activities; scrap metal; skin piercing and sex establishments etc
About the Person&nbsp; You must have excellent verbal and written communication skills, be a good team player, and have the ability to work on your own initiative. A commitment to providing high standards of customer service and the skill and discipline to deliver this across a high volume and varied workload and to work to tight deadlines are essential.
We are looking for a positive, supportive, flexible and innovative individual who is not afraid to challenge current processes and ways of working. You will also be required to have a good standard of education with GCSE’s, ‘O’ level or equivalent in English and Maths and a current valid driving licence. &nbsp;A professional qualification in licensing or a legal or paralegal qualification in Licensing Law would be advantageous. Ideally you will have worked in local government or some other public service organisation and/or have experience in an enforcement role and &nbsp;experience of preparing prosecution files. &nbsp;Even if not, we still welcome applications from ambitious candidates who are prepared to work hard and are willing to train.
So we can match our customers’ varied working hours, you must be willing on occasion to work alone, out of the office, during the day and evening (including Friday and Saturday nights for which an enhanced hourly rate will be applied).
Staff Benefits In exchange for your expertise, experience and enthusiasm, we will offer support in continuing your personal and career development, in addition to providing a wide range of employment linked benefits.&nbsp;
We provide you with competitive annual leave and contribute 15% towards the LGPS pension scheme. You will also have access to a range of discounts including local and high street stores, and salary sacrifice schemes including a cycle lease scheme, and ‘Better’ leisure centre membership.
Additional Information For an informal discussion about the role, please call Paul Morey, Senior Licensing Officer, on 01737 276445.
We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer, supporting the guaranteed interview scheme for disabled and ex-armed forces candidates, who meet the essential criteria for the role.
Closing date: Sunday 20 July 2025 Interview dates: &nbsp;29 &amp; 30 July 2025
Values and Behaviours Our great working environment and the values and behaviours of every individual and team in the Council, help to evolve the culture of our organisation to become more commercial, innovative and embracing of change. Successful applicants to our career opportunities will be able to demonstrate they share the values and behaviours we seek in our organisation. 
Click here to view a Job Summary, Person Specification and Employment Pack.&nbsp;

Licensing Officer

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Permanent - Full time&nbsp;
Location: Station Road

Directly reporting to the Family Help Team 1 Manager

The Family Help Teams have successfully embedded the new Family Help model ensuring that children and families in Redbridge receive a seamless service from the very start of the child's journey. Through our new Family Help Team, we've integrated services to provide better support for children at risk of harm by combining the expertise of our Early Help, Community Social Work and Child Protection Assessment Teams, to create a unified approach that offers early help, CIN, and child protection support$ûall delivered through a joined-up, multi-agency framework. There will no longer be any step ups or step downs, and the focus will be around building trusting relationships and offering families bespoke support at the earliest opportunity.
We are now looking to recruit a qualified Practice Manager to manage and oversee the work of the Early Help practitioners and lead the way in creating bespoke and innovative interventions that will help to support families across the continuum of need in the Family Help Team 1. You will be responsible for managing a cohort of eight Early Help practitioners, providing good quality supervision, case directions and support. You will also oversee the throughput of work undertaken by Early Help Practitioners as well as linking in with social workers to provide a seamless service to children and families.
Are you an experienced leader with a passion for supporting families and making a difference in the community? We are seeking a dedicated&nbsp;Practice Manager&nbsp;to join our&nbsp;Family Help Team, playing a pivotal role in delivering high-quality support services to children and families.
Key Responsibilities:
Lead, manage, and supervise a team of practitioners, ensuring effective delivery of family support services.
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<li>Provide professional guidance and oversight to ensure best practices and compliance with relevant policies and regulations.</li>
<li>Monitor and evaluate service effectiveness, using data and feedback to drive continuous improvement.</li>
<li>Oversee case management and ensure timely interventions for families in need.</li>
<li>Promote a positive, inclusive, and supportive team culture that fosters professional growth and development.</li>
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Essential Criteria:
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<li>Proven experience in managing and supervising teams within children's services, family support, or social care settings.</li>
<li>Strong knowledge of safeguarding practices, early intervention strategies, and relevant legislation.</li>
<li>Excellent leadership and people management skills, with the ability to motivate and inspire a team.</li>
<li>Ability to work collaboratively with multi-agency partners and engage effectively with families.</li>
<li>Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities, with a focus on delivering positive outcomes.</li>
<li>Relevant professional qualification in social work, family support, or a related field.</li>
<li>Excellent communication and organisational skills.</li>
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This is an exciting opportunity for a dedicated professional to contribute to the success of our Family Help Team and make a lasting impact in the lives of children and families. If you have the skills and experience required, we would love to hear from you!
Please note this role is a full-time office-based role, Mon-Fri.
To apply for this post please visit <a href="http://www.redbridge.gov.uk/jobs" target="_blank">www.redbridge.gov.uk/jobs</a> or copy and paste the following link into your browser:&nbsp;
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All short-listed applicants will need to demonstrate proof of right to work in the UK.

We are committed to employment practices that promote diversity and inclusion in employment and welcome applications from qualified applicants regardless of age, disability, gender identity, sex, marriage and civil partnership status, pregnancy and maternity status, colour, race, religion, or belief

London Borough of Redbridge

Practice Manager

Job Description Organisation: London Borough of Waltham Forest Salary: PO1 - PO2 £39,855 - £44,331 &nbsp; Contract Type: Full time - Permanent &nbsp; Working hours per week: 36 Application Deadline: 16/07/2025 Proposed Interview Date(s): W/C 21/07/2025 &nbsp; Reference: 1797 About Us:&nbsp; Bursting with culture, energy, and opportunity, the London Borough of Waltham Forest is a fantastic and exciting place to work.&nbsp; We are a highly ambitious borough. Driven by culture and the innate creativity of our residents, we have developed new and innovative ways to build our communities. Our Council is relentlessly resident-focused, insight-led, digitally driven and commercially minded; a Council focused on meeting the needs of our existing and future residents.&nbsp; London Borough of Waltham Forest is one of the <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 a proof of our commitment to creating a healthy, fair and inclusive workplace. This includes fair pay and conditions, workplace well-being, skills and progression and diversity and recruitment. The Council’s preference is for online application. However, if you have a disability and are unable to complete an online application, please email <a href="mailto:recruitment@walthamforest.gov.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@walthamforest.gov.uk</a> so we can arrange an alternative application method. &nbsp; About the role:&nbsp; A hugely exciting opportunity has arisen for a Planning Policy Information and Monitoring Officer in the dynamic and diverse Place and Design Team at Waltham Forest Council. This is a key monitoring role in a team with a great track record and at the forefront of delivering vibrant, green, safe and accessible neighbourhoods across Waltham Forest.&nbsp;&nbsp; The role&nbsp; We are looking for someone creative and energetic with demonstrable planning policy skills; who is looking to build on and share those skills to help shape sustainable growth that meets genuine local needs, with the right infrastructure delivered in the right places, and according to the Council’s innovative Exemplar Design principles and values. With the team focused on the implementation of our ambitious adopted Local Plan this role will be key to unlocking delivery of new homes, workspace and infrastructure across the borough.&nbsp;The right candidate will be interested in strategic&nbsp;planning, data and urban development.&nbsp;You will be responsible for the collection and analysis of data relating to development in the borough. You&nbsp;will use your analytical, research, communication and presentation skills to monitor the performance of the Local Plan policies, assess their effectiveness&nbsp;and communicate the successes and opportunities associated with the delivery of the Plan. In addition to your monitoring role, you will also contribute to other policy work of the team.&nbsp; You will work well with others and have the ability to communicate ideas and proposals effectively and will enjoy taking a creative approach to problem solving. This is a role that requires building and maintaining effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders.&nbsp; In this role you will work in multidisciplinary team, alongside a Principal Developer Contributions Officer, Principal Planning Policy Officer, Developer Contributions Support Officer, GIS Officer and Data Quality Officer and report to the Strategic Planning and Infrastructure Lead.&nbsp; The Place and Design Team&nbsp; We are delivering the Council’s Missions for a fairer borough through inclusive growth, and ensuring that we deliver the new homes and jobs needed, and that they are of exemplar quality and supported by the right infrastructure in the right places. We are committed to engaging the borough’s diverse communities at all stages of the development cycle to ensure that future development brings the benefits they need and tackles the Climate Emergency head on.&nbsp;&nbsp; We work within an inclusive structure that rejects silos, embraces sharing and learning and works flexibly and collaboratively. We have adopted a matrix working approach that assembles the right teams for the right projects, building resilience and skills. We also work collaboratively with other teams across the council, including Development Management, Area Regeneration, Employment, Business and Skills, Culture, Housing, Property, Capital Delivery, Strategy &amp; Design, and Highways and engage meaningfully with our local communities, businesses, strategic authorities (such as GLA, TfL), investors and developers.&nbsp; We are building a reputation as an innovative, positive, proactive team that delivers excellent results with work produced in house including an adopted Local Plan, award winning buildings and public spaces, our special Waltham Forest Design Awards, a visionary Leyton Mills SPD and a first class Local Heritage List.&nbsp; <a href="https://fs-filestore-eu.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/Waltham_Forest/govRoleProfiles/Information%20%26%20Monitoring%20Officer%201797.pdf" target="_blank">&gt;&gt; Click here to download the Role Profile &lt;&lt;&nbsp;</a> Key Responsibilities:&nbsp; As part of the Place and Design team, the role holder will carry out planning information and&nbsp;monitoring tasks involving the collection, analysis and monitoring of spatial planning data including housing commencements and completions, housing land availability, industrial, commercial, office, retail, vacant premises, Suitable Alternative Natural Greenspaces (SANGs) and other data sets required to monitor spatial planning objectives.&nbsp; The role holder will prepare the Authoring Monitoring Report and contribute to the preparation, implementation and review of the Council’s Local Plan and other policy documents, particularly through the preparation and ongoing review of an up-to-date housing trajectory that ensures the borough has an ongoing, deliverable five year land supply. &nbsp; &nbsp; They will also manage the Freedom of Information requests that come to the Place and Design team. Qualifications and Requirements:&nbsp; A degree level qualification (or equivalent) in planning or closely related subject or a relevant professional qualification. Experience, knowledge and understanding of National Planning Policy Framework and the process of preparing a Local Plan, preparation of supplementary planning documents, review, and, in particular, monitoring of Local Plan policy.&nbsp; Experience of working in a Planning Department including spatial planning data and information monitoring or related experience from working in another part of the development industry. Good understanding of how services are provided in a local government context and the issues facing local government.&nbsp; Good political awareness and experience of community engagement. Good understanding of the importance of customer satisfaction with a strong customer focused attitude. User of database systems and experience of recording, analysing, and reporting complex data and information. User of Microsoft Office, especially Word and Excel and other relevant software enabling the review and maintenance of the Local Plan process. Experience or knowledge of using GIS/mapping systems. Experience of providing information and advice to key decision makers, such as elected members and service directors. Ability to communicate effectively using a wide variety of media and methodologies, including written, oral, and visual means of communication. Self-motivated, enthusiastic, and able to work with minimal supervision. Accustomed to managing conflicting deadlines and a demanding workload. Demonstrable commitment to equal opportunities and equality in employment and service delivery. Ability to undertake site visits. Terms and conditions:&nbsp; Satisfactory employment references and CIFAS identity checks;&nbsp; Satisfactory declaration of interest;&nbsp; As a public authority, we must ensure that members of staff in public-facing roles are able to speak fluent English. This means that they must have a command of spoken English, with confidence and accuracy, sufficient for the effective performance of their role. This requirement does not refer to any particular English language qualifications, regional or international accents, dialects, speech impediments or the tone of conversations. It does not require staff to speak only in English.&nbsp; How to Apply:&nbsp; Interested candidates are invited to submit their applications online by pressing the ‘Apply’ button below. This includes a supporting statement that outlines to us how your skills and experience make you a good candidate for this vacancy.&nbsp; We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.&nbsp;&nbsp; Equal Opportunity Employer:&nbsp; Waltham Forest is a diverse borough where diversity is valued and is integral to both, service delivery and employment of its staff. The Council is proud of its rich mix of communities and as the largest employer in the area, it works hard to respond to the changing needs of its population. We use our statutory duties on race, gender and disability equality and best practice in respect of age, faith and sexual orientation to ensure equality of opportunity in the workplace. The Council is committed to meeting its 4 equality objectives: - Promoting equality of opportunity - Opposing all forms of discrimination, intolerance and disadvantage - Ensuring our workforce reflects the diverse communities of Waltham Forest at all levels. - Providing fair, appropriate, accessible and excellent Services to all. Respecting Diversity is a core Council value.&nbsp; To support the above and reduce the risk of bias in its recruitment activities, the council is operating an anonymous shortlisting process, which hides personal information that can identify individuals until their application has been considered for shortlisting. The council also operates a scheme whereby, for jobs graded up to and including scale SO2, internal candidates are considered first. This includes those candidates who self-identify as having a disability for the purposes of the Disability Confident scheme. For more information, please refer to our recruitment and selection policy.&nbsp; We are keen to support employees to balance their working life with other commitments. Therefore, wherever possible, we will consider working arrangements that suit an individual's personal circumstances whilst still meeting the needs of the Council. If you would like to discuss the possible flexible working options that might be applicable to this role, please contact the person named below or feel free to discuss this during your interview.&nbsp; For more information on the benefits of working for the Council, please visit <a href="https://www.walthamforest.gov.uk/jobs-and-training/find-jobs-and-other-opportunities/working-us" target="_blank">https://www.walthamforest.gov.uk/jobs-and-training/find-jobs-and-other-opportunities/working-us</a>.&nbsp; Contact Information:&nbsp; If you have any questions about this vacancy or the application process, please contact Marcin Manikowski, Head of Strategic Planning and Infrastructure at <a href="mailto:marcin.manikowski@walthamforest.gov.uk" target="_blank">marcin.manikowski@walthamforest.gov.uk</a>&nbsp; If you have any technical issues when trying to apply for this post, please contact our Recruitment Team via email at <a href="mailto:recruitment@walthamforest.gov.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@walthamforest.gov.uk</a>.&nbsp; Click here for further information on the <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

Information & Monitoring Officer

This is an exciting time to join the Medway Safeguarding Team as we have recently changed our service delivery model from three safeguarding teams to one overall safeguarding team. We are also expanding the size of the team and are currently recruiting Social Workers to join the service.Please note: This role is open to qualified social workers only and is not open for newly qualified students seeking to complete their ASYE.Working in collaboration with the Senior Social Workers, Team Managers and other senior colleagues’, successful candidates will be required to practice as safeguarding social workers to support Medway Council in fulfilling its statutory duties in relation to safeguarding adults, as prescribed by relevant legislation and codes of practice. The successful candidates will need to develop and maintain a high level of skill, expertise, and up-to-date knowledge of relevant legislation, policy, and good practice in order to provide support and advice to others in relation to statutory interventions. You will also need to maintain an awareness of changes in theories, legislation, and Medway Council policies, local and agency practices, in order to disseminate knowledge and contribute to the delivery of a high standard safeguarding service.Alongside the Designated Senior Officer, successful candidates will be required to undertake the triaging of safeguarding Concerns and competently assess multiple and complex risks. You will have excellent knowledge of Making Safeguarding Personal principles with the ability to apply these in practice. You will work collaboratively with individuals, their families, support networks and partner agencies and apply a person centred and strengths-based approach when delivering safeguarding duties including undertaking S.42 enquiries and co-producing safety plans. You will be required to initiate and develop effective partnerships and joint working arrangements with other professionals and agencies, in order to ensure the comprehensive assessment of need, and the planning and delivery of appropriate services.You will be required to work flexibly in order to meet the needs of residents, with a requirement to undertake regular face to face visits, often unplanned or at short notice.This role will require successful candidate to attend and present at safeguarding meetings and possess the skills to accurately and proficiently write, chronologies, s.42 Enquiries and case notes in a timely manner.In return we will offer you: <ul><li>Generous annual leave entitlement</li><li>Generous local government pension scheme package</li><li>Access to wider training and development qualifications</li><li>Flexible working scheme</li><li>Travel plan discounts</li><li>Access to CAREFIRST advice &amp; counselling service</li><li>Employee discount scheme for national and local retailers</li></ul>Career Progression Frameworks (CPF) have been introduced for all roles at Medway Council. These frameworks provide a mechanism for employees to take ownership of their development within their post and be rewarded accordingly. This means that the salary you will be offered will be at level A unless, based on an assessment against the CPF criteria, you demonstrate that you are meeting the criteria of level B or C. There will be further opportunity once in post to progress from level A to B, and B to C.When writing your application, it is important to ensure you identify your suitability against the requirements of the job profile, as this information will be used for shortlisting and may contribute to the CPF assessment. Your application may be rejected if the minimum required criteria is not met. Further information relating to the requirements for this role can be found in the CPF Guidance document attached.The person specification of a job profile is split into three levels: Level A details the essential criteria that all applicants must be able to demonstrate through their application and interview.Level B details the developed competencies that an individual who is practised in this role would be able to demonstrate and will be a progression of knowledge, experience and skills from level A.Level C requires the highest level of competence and applicants would need to fully meet and demonstrate all aspects of the job profile, including qualifications, knowledge, skills and experience.You can demonstrate knowledge, experience and skills to allow you to perform within this role. You will identify, through application, how you meet the elements detailed within the person specification, at either Level A, B or C. You will be supported to develop in your role through induction, probation and a supportive Performance Appraisal and Career Conversation. Through your induction you will be introduced to the Career Progression Framework (CPF), which will help you to identify your areas of strength and any development needs.Our organisation:Medway is a unitary authority in the South East of England, made up of the towns of Strood, Rochester, Chatham, Gillingham and Rainham and more rural areas, including the Hoo Peninsula.Situated in Kent in the South-East of England, the area has plenty of green spaces, excellent facilities and easy access to the national motorway and rail networks, facilitating superb transport links to London.We provide all local Government services for a quarter of a million people, looking after education, environment, social care, housing, planning, business and much more - everything from frontline services such as rubbish collection and events like the Dickens Festival to work that goes on behind the scenes to ensure services in Medway run smoothly and cost effectively.Working at Medway Council means that you get to be part of this journey working alongside talented, professional colleagues to drive forward change to transform the lives of our residents and the communities they live in.Important Information-Applicants must be able to demonstrate all essential requirements as listed in the job profileEqual Opportunities Commitment StatementMedway Council is committed to creating an inclusive work environment with a diverse workforce. All appropriately qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, disability or ageFor further information please refer to the Medway information pack available as a download or to view onlinePlease be advised that if you are not contacted within 3 weeks of the advert closing date then you have not been shortlisted. All recruitment correspondence, including interview letters and contracts of employment will usually be sent out via email.Please visit <a href="http://www.mindfulemployer.net/" target="_blank">http://www.mindfulemployer.net/</a> for information on how Medway Council put good practices in place to ensure employees and job applicants who declare mental health issues receive the right level of support.We reserve the right to close this vacancy at any time prior to the closing date.If you are not contacted within 3 weeks of the advert closing date then you have not been shortlisted.All recruitment correspondence, including interview letters and contracts of employment will usually be sent out via email, if you require documentation/correspondence in different format such as braille or large print, please contact the Resourcing Team on 01634 332878.<ul></ul>

Medway Council

This is Medway

Social Worker Safeguarding 

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





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Kingston Upon Thames & Sutton Councils

Independent Reviewing Officer - Children Social Care

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





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Clinical Psychologist

Job Description Homeownership Services Manager&nbsp; Starting Salary: £61,425 per annum Grade: H Permanent Contract 37 Hours per Week&nbsp; Thurrock is an exciting place to live and work. 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 retail and leisure that is among the best, with the magnificent Lakeside, and breath-taking countryside all around. There is over 1,000 acres of land ready for commercial development and there are likely to be 30,000 new homes built with transport links that can get you into London and other parts of the UK quickly and easily.We are an area of massive growth; £6bn has already been invested by the private sector in Thurrock. We have seen 7,000 new jobs created, with a further 30,000 anticipated in the next 20 years, and 1,170 new businesses in the borough, with leading centres in ports and logistics, retail, and creative industries.&nbsp;Thurrock Council’s Homeownership Service has an exciting opportunity to join an established housing department as Homeownership Services Manager. This is a management position within the Place Directorate, responsible for leading a team to deliver high-quality leasehold management, service charge setting and Right to Buy administration to support Council leaseholders while ensuring compliance with relevant housing regulations and legislation.Thurrock Council manages a diverse homeownership portfolio, consisting of leasehold, and freehold properties across the borough. This portfolio presents a unique opportunity to engage with a range of tenure types, ensuring that leaseholders and homeowners receive excellent service.This role provides a unique challenge for an initiative-taking and strategic leader with a vision for improving homeownership services. The successful candidate will be responsible for driving service improvements, ensuring financial accuracy in service charges, and maintaining strong relationships with leaseholders and key stakeholders.A key part of the role will be championing customer engagement, ensuring leaseholders are well-informed and that their voices are heard in decision-making processes. They will lead on ensuring transparency in billing, managing disputes effectively, and implementing best practices in leasehold services.We are seeking an initiative-taking individual who can self-manage their time effectively while also working collaboratively with other housing teams to enhance homeownership service delivery. You must have the ability to develop policies, manage financial risks, and support members of the homeownership team to meet targets.The successful candidate would have a strong understanding of homeownership legislation, economic management, and dispute resolution, and would be expected to hit the ground running in this role.A Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Check is not required for this post.&nbsp; Advert Closing Date <ul> <li>Redeployment Only:&nbsp;10th July 2025</li> <li>Internal &amp; External:&nbsp;27th July 2025&nbsp;</li> </ul> Interview Dates:&nbsp;To Be ConfirmedWe reserve the right to withdraw the role at any time - Candidates may be invited to interview upon submitting a complete application.&nbsp;Previous applicants need not re-apply.&nbsp; To view the Job Profile and Person Specification please follow the link below: &nbsp;<a href="https://thurrockc.sharepoint.com/:b:/s/ThurrockCouncilPublicDocuments/EcX1Op-u-IlFnWiNIT32IvsBW5njKKUb-5oS3cLgy6Psew?e=s2mBrA" target="_blank">Download Job Profile (PDF Document)</a> “If you encounter an error message when opening the Job Profile link please refresh the error page”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

Homeownership Manager

Job DescriptionSalary: £51,801 - £59,724 per annumGrade: GContract: PermanentHours: 37 hours per week &nbsp;&nbsp;Quality Assurance for Thurrock Children Services is a fast developing service, with high aspirations for outcomes for children.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;We are seeking passionate and tenacious social work professionals, who have a drive for improving outcomes for Thurrock children.We are currently recruiting for an Independent Reviewing Officer who has a crucial contribution to make by ensuring the child/young person’s voice is heard. If you are an experienced social worker with management experience, who enjoys working with professional networks and making relationships with children/young people, but who can constructively challenge when&nbsp;necessary, then this opportunity will be of interest to you. Supervisory/management experience essential.&nbsp;Thurrock is investing in its children’s services and is aiming for only excellent performance and outcomes for the children and families we work with, so as to build upon its recent Outstanding Ofsted rating to achieve even better outcomes for children and families.In return we offer a competitive salary as well as an attractive benefit package,&nbsp; including:<ul> <li>Generous annual leave – 25 days rising to 30 after 5 years</li> <li>Excellent training opportunities and an established CPD programme</li> <li>Flexible working to enable work life balance</li> <li>Reflective supervision and management support</li> <li>Reasonable work loads</li> <li>Training in Signs of Safety</li></ul>A Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check is required at Enhanced Level for this role.Closing Date:Redeployment Only: 10th July 2025Internal &amp; External Applications: 20th July 2025Interview Dates:&nbsp; Week commencing 28th July 2025&nbsp; To view the Job Profile and Person Specification please follow the link below: <a href="https://thurrockc.sharepoint.com/:b:/s/ThurrockCouncilPublicDocuments/EQsqHFrcOaNOo7B9YQHIMC0Bd4FSWfzesKxapXHXaWQRpQ?e=uePvvk" 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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Independent Reviewing Officer

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

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