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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/\"><strong>Staff Benefits</strong></a> page.</span></p><p><span><strong>Recruitment Timetable:</strong></span></p><p><span>Advert close date: 11:59pm on 18<sup>th</sup> May 2025</span></p><p><span>Interview date/s: w/c 2<sup>nd</sup> June 2025</span></p><p><span><strong>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. We strongly advise you to complete your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.</strong></span></p><p><span><strong><span>Guaranteed Interview Scheme:</span></strong></span></p><p><span>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:</span></p><p><span>* Members of the Armed Forces and veterans<br>* Are currently in care, or have previously been in care<br>* If you consider yourself to be disabled or if you have a long-term health condition</span></p><p> </p><p><span><em><span>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. 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You'll manage a team of academic staff, support the professional development of tutors, and deliver high-quality teaching yourself (320 hours annually). You'll ensure courses are responsive, inclusive, and aligned with learner needs and Council priorities.</p><p>Your responsibilities will include:</p><ul>\n<li>Leading course design, curriculum planning, and review</li>\n<li>Managing enrolment, registration, and learner progress tracking</li>\n<li>Observing teaching staff and supporting continuous quality improvement</li>\n<li>Coordinating accredited and non-accredited learning and assessment</li>\n<li>Organising and contributing to promotional events and outreach</li>\n<li>Supporting the safeguarding and wellbeing of staff and learners</li>\n</ul><p><strong>About You:</strong></p><p>We're looking for someone who brings both expertise and enthusiasm to adult learning.</p><p>You will need:</p><ul>\n<li>Experience teaching ESOL and/or Digital Skills</li>\n<li>Strong curriculum development and team leadership skills</li>\n<li>A commitment to inclusive, high-quality learning</li>\n<li>Ability to coach and support academic staff through observations and CPD</li>\n<li>Excellent communication and organisational skills</li>\n<li>Knowledge of quality assurance processes and awarding body requirements</li>\n<li>A proactive, collaborative, and learner-focused approach</li>\n</ul><p><strong>About the Team:</strong></p><p>Southwark Adult Learning Service is committed to delivering inclusive, accessible learning that supports residents' personal, academic, and career development. Based in the vibrant Thomas Calton Centre, we foster a welcoming environment where staff and learners thrive.</p><p>As part of our team, you'll have opportunities to influence strategic direction, build relationships across the borough, and grow your leadership capabilities in a forward-thinking service.</p><p>For detailed qualifications and requirements, please review the job description and person specification located at the bottom of the advert.</p><p><strong>Contact Information:</strong></p><p>For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Cathleen Xuereb at </p><p><strong>Additional Information:</strong></p><ul>\n<li>Based at the Thomas Calton Centre, with occasional travel to Tooley Street and off-site locations for meetings, training, and events.</li>\n<li>DBS check required</li>\n</ul><p><strong>Benefits and more information:</strong></p><p><a href=\"https://jobs.southwark.gov.uk/why-us/\">https://jobs.southwark.gov.uk/why-us/</a></p><p><strong>Recruitment Timeline:</strong></p><p>Advert close date: 11:59pm on 16<sup>th</sup> May 2025</p><p>Interview date/s: w/c 29<sup>th</sup> May 2025</p><p><strong>The closing date is given as a guide. 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You'll work closely with managers to support the service's strategic goals while ensuring the ongoing development of course content and delivery.</p><p>You'll be responsible for maintaining high standards in health and safety, as well as safeguarding staff and service users. The role also involves building strong relationships with residents, external partners, and Council teams, contributing to the continued growth and success of the Southwark Adult Learning Service.</p><p><strong>About You:</strong></p><p>We're looking for someone with a strong background in vocational education and a passion for leading inclusive, learner-centred provision.</p><p>You'll bring:</p><ul>\n<li>Experience of teaching vocational courses and leading curriculum design, across Childcare, Teaching Assistant and Health & Social Care</li>\n<li>Proven ability to manage quality assurance and improve learner outcomes</li>\n<li>Strong leadership and team coordination skills</li>\n<li>A commitment to inclusive practice and adult learning values</li>\n<li>Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement abilities</li>\n<li>An understanding of safeguarding responsibilities and health and safety standards</li>\n</ul><p><strong>About the Team:</strong></p><p>Southwark Adult Learning Service is at the heart of lifelong learning in Southwark, supporting residents with a broad and inclusive curriculum. 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As part of our team, you'll have access to ongoing professional development and the opportunity to shape the future of vocational learning in the borough.</p><p>For detailed qualifications and requirements, please review the job description and person specification located at the bottom of the advert.</p><p> </p><p><strong>Additional Information:</strong></p><ul>\n<li>Based at the Thomas Calton Centre, with occasional travel to Tooley Street and off-site locations for meetings, training, and events.</li>\n<li>DBS check required</li>\n</ul><p><strong>Benefits and more information:</strong></p><p><a href=\"https://jobs.southwark.gov.uk/why-us/\">https://jobs.southwark.gov.uk/why-us/</a></p><p><strong>Recruitment Timeline:</strong></p><p>Advert close date: 11:59pm on 16<sup>th</sup> May 2025</p><p>Interview date/s: w/c 29<sup>th</sup> May 2025</p><p><strong>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. We strongly advise you to complete your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.</strong></p><p><strong>Guaranteed Interview Scheme:</strong></p><p>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:</p><ul>\n<li>Members of the Armed Forces and veterans</li>\n<li>Are currently in care, or have previously been in care</li>\n<li>If you consider yourself to be disabled or if you have a long-term health condition</li>\n</ul><p>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. 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This job will be a great fit if you:</p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<p>Have exceptional leadership and collaborative skills and enjoy working as part of a one council team</p>\n</li>\n<li>\n<p>Have proven experience leading complex, organisation-wide change in local government or a similarly complex environment</p>\n</li>\n<li>\n<p>Have the skills and thinking to problem solve and work collaboratively to seek out the root causes of problems and develop resident driven solutions</p>\n</li>\n<li>\n<p>Can design and deliver change at both a system and individual level</p>\n</li>\n<li>\n<p>Have the skills to deploy a broad range of change approaches, picking the right tools for the job and using modern design techniques</p>\n</li>\n<li>\n<p>Can demonstrate how you have translated big ambitions into tangible, high-impact transformation programmes which can prove outcomes</p>\n</li>\n<li>\n<p>Have the ability to work with and influence senior stakeholders and drive collaboration</p>\n</li>\n<li>\n<p>Have a results-driven mindset, ensuring transformation delivers measurable benefits, from service improvements to financial sustainability</p>\n</li>\n<li>\n<p>Have the skills to leverage data and insights to shape change & transformation initiatives</p>\n</li>\n<li>\n<p>Have the bandwidth to manage and drive value from a broad portfolio of change</p>\n</li>\n</ul>\n<p><strong>What You’ll Be Doing</strong><br>You’ll lead a transformation function across the council to ensure our services are modern and efficient:</p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<p>Leading and embedding a bold transformation strategy aligned with Southwark 2030, ensuring services are future-proofed and built around resident needs</p>\n</li>\n<li>\n<p>Overseeing cross-cutting change programmes, from service redesign to digital transformation, leveraging emerging technologies and fresh thinking to improve efficiency and service delivery</p>\n</li>\n<li>\n<p>Using innovative problem-solving, design thinking, and clean, high-quality data insights to shape transformation initiatives and drive evidence-based decision-making</p>\n</li>\n<li>\n<p>Ensuring every change delivers real and lasting benefits to our communities, embedding a human-centred approach to service transformation</p>\n</li>\n<li>\n<p>Building and developing a high-performing transformation function, fostering a culture of collaboration, creativity, and agility. Overseeing the Programme Management Office to ensure change is delivered effectively and at pace</p>\n</li>\n<li>\n<p>Working with senior leaders and elected officials to champion innovation, embed a mindset of continuous improvement, and ensure transformation is embraced across the organisation</p>\n</li>\n</ul>\n<p><strong>Additional salary details</strong><br>Salary: Up to £105,096<br>This post attracts an additional benefit to the value of £3,503 PA for staff which can be used for benefits or taken as cash</p>\n<p><strong>About Southwark Council</strong><br>Southwark is at the heart of London’s success, known across the world for its physical landmarks but powered by its extraordinary people.</p>\n<p>We have much to be proud of and every reason to be ambitious about the future. Our recently agreed 2030 Strategy unites partners around a vision that together, we will build a fair, green and safe Southwark where everyone can live a good life as part of a strong community.</p>\n<p>To deliver our shared vision, we will need to unleash the collective talents of residents, communities, organisations and businesses for the good of everyone who calls Southwark home. This is your chance to take the lead in a high-profile, high-impact role, helping to shape the future of one of London’s most ambitious councils.</p>\n<p>Southwark Council is the largest local authority social landlord in London, managing 55,000 homes lived in by 40% of Southwark’s residents. We are home to over 18,300 businesses including iconic London venues such as The Shard, The Tate Modern and Borough Market along with many social enterprises and we have a young, diverse, and growing population.</p>\n<p>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.</p>\n<p>Our refreshed borough plan and focus on Southwark Stands Together (our work with Southwark’s communities and the council’s staff to tackle racism, injustice and inequality) underpins all that we do.</p>\n<p><strong>Benefits and more information</strong><br><a href=\"https://jobs.southwark.gov.uk/why-us/\">https://jobs.southwark.gov.uk/why-us/</a></p>\n<p><strong>Recruitment timetable</strong></p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<p>Application Closing Date: 11.59pm on the 19th of May 2025</p>\n</li>\n<li>\n<p>Stakeholder Panel Interviews: The 29th of May 2025</p>\n</li>\n<li>\n<p>Final Interview Date: The 30th of May 2025</p>\n</li>\n</ul>\n<p>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. 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We’re committed to long-term partnerships and innovation, ensuring that the voice of our residents shapes everything we do.</p>\n<p><strong>Recruitment timetable</strong></p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<p><strong>Application Closing Date:</strong> 11.59pm on 9th of May 2025</p>\n</li>\n<li>\n<p><strong>Interview Date:</strong> TBC</p>\n</li>\n<li>\n<p><strong>Anticipated work period:</strong> 7th of July to the 1st of September 2025</p>\n</li>\n</ul>\n<p><strong>Application Process</strong><br>If you are interested in applying for this role, please submit a CV and complete the application forms detailing your suitability for the role. The Job Description and Person Specification can also be found at the bottom of this page under attachments.</p>\n<p>We are an organisation who is passionate about our people and understands that richness of diversity is a requirement to provide the best possible services to our communities. This is demonstrated through our council-wide ambitious commitment to tackle racial inequality in our communities and workforce through our Southwark Stands Together initiative.</p>\n<p>We particularly welcome applications from members of the black, Asian, and ethnic minority communities to increase representation at senior management level in the Council.</p>\n<p><strong>Guaranteed Interview Scheme<br></strong><br>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:</p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<p>Members of the Armed Forces and veterans</p>\n</li>\n<li>\n<p>Are currently in care or have previously been in care</p>\n</li>\n<li>\n<p>If you consider yourself to be disabled or if you have a long-term health condition</p>\n</li>\n</ul>\n<p>We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role, in which case we will move the key dates for the process. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.</p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£28,881","publishDate":"2025-04-24T13:42:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-05-09T22:55:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/5dfa99db-ccda-45a0-b0ef-77d26929e955.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"ff6f38ee-4278-45bf-aba9-908adbf98e2e","title":"Business Administration Apprentice (Level 3)","employer":"Southwark Council","department":"","location":"Tooley Street, Southwark, London , Southwark, Peckham, Orient Street Short Breaks, London, SE11 4SR, London Bridge, Castlemead Estate, Camden, Peckham and Southwark, London","locationType":3,"description":"<p><span><strong>Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of adults in need of social care support? </strong></span></p><p><span><strong>Do you have an interest in Business Administration and a desire to contribute to a meaningful cause? </strong></span></p><p><span><strong>If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you!</strong></span></p><p><span>Our Adult Social Care Service is looking for a passionate and dedicated Business Administration Apprentice to join our team and help make a difference today!</span></p><p><span>In this role you will play a crucial part in ensuring the smooth operation of our services helping to improve the quality of life for those we support, you will be instrumental in managing resource, coordinating activities and driving efficiency, in addition to gaining a level 3 Business Administration qualification during this role.</span></p><p><span><strong>About the Role:</strong></span></p><p><span>We are seeking a motivated and enthusiastic Level 3 Business Administration Apprentice to join our Adults Social Care Management Team.</span></p><p><span>This is an exciting opportunity to gain valuable experience and develop your skills in a supportive and dynamic environment. The post holder will work closely with the Senior Management Team to provide seamless business support across Adult Mental Health departments, Service Improvement, Learning Disabilities & All Age disability departments, this position will report to the Business Manager for these departments.</span></p><p><span><strong>About You:</strong></span></p><p><span>You will have:</span></p><ul>\n<li><span>Excellent organisational and time management skills</span></li>\n<li><span>Strong communication and interpersonal skills</span></li>\n<li><span>The ability to work independently and as part of a team</span></li>\n<li><span>Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications</span></li>\n<li><span>Keen attention to detail and accuracy</span></li>\n<li><span>Willingness to learn and take on new challenges</span></li>\n</ul><p><span>For detailed qualifications and requirements, please review the job description and person specification located at the bottom of the advert.</span></p><p><span><strong>Recruitment Timeline:</strong></span></p><p><span>Advert close date: 11:59pm on Thursday 8th May 2025</span></p><p><span>Shortlisting date: By Wednesday 14th May 2025</span></p><p><span>Interview date: Tuesday 20th May 2025</span></p><p><span><strong>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. We strongly advise you to complete your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.</strong></span></p><p><span>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\">Southwark Stands Together initiative</a>. We particularly welcome applications from members of the black, Asian and ethnic minority communities to increase representation at senior management level in the Council.</span></p><p><span><strong>Guaranteed Interview Scheme:</strong></span></p><p><span>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:</span></p><p><span>Members of the Armed Forces and veterans</span></p><p><span>Are currently in care, or have previously been in care</span></p><p><span>If you consider yourself to be disabled or if you have a long-term health condition</span></p><p><span><strong>About Southwark: </strong></span></p><p><span>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.</span></p><p><span>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.</span></p><p><span><strong>Key Responsibilities will include:</strong></span></p><ul>\n<li><span>Coordination and minute-taking for Senior Management team meetings </span></li>\n<li><span>Coordination and minute-taking for Peer Providers Forum meetings </span></li>\n<li><span>Providing administrative support across Adults Social Care Departments (1 day per week) </span></li>\n<li><span>Coordinating ad hoc meetings </span></li>\n<li><span>Providing ad hoc MH reception cover </span></li>\n<li><span>Providing ad hoc AMHP admin support </span></li>\n<li><span>Supporting ad hoc projects </span></li>\n<li><span>Managing the Adults Social Care Yammer page </span></li>\n<li><span>Logging complaints </span></li>\n<li><span>Data entry for performance staff surveys and other related tasks </span></li>\n</ul><p><span><strong>Contact Information:</strong></span></p><p><span>For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Swabra Abdulrehman at </span></p><p><span>If you are passionate about making a difference and eager to develop your career in business administration, we would love to hear from you. Apply now and take the first step towards a rewarding career with us!</span></p><p><span><strong>How to Apply:</strong></span></p><p><span>To apply, please submit your CV along with a cover letter outlining your suitability for the role, with reference to the attached job description and person specification.</span></p><p><span><strong>Additional Information:</strong></span></p><ul>\n<li><span>Working Hours: 36 hours per week, Monday to Friday (including 20% of your time dedicated to apprenticeship learning)</span></li>\n<li><span>Salary: £28,881 per annum (Grade 3)</span></li>\n<li><span>Contract Type: Apprenticeship - Fixed Term (24 months)</span></li>\n<li><span>Location: Tooley Street, Southwark</span></li>\n</ul><p><span>For further information on benefits please see the link below:</span></p><p><span><a href=\"https://jobs.southwark.gov.uk/why-us/\">https://jobs.southwark.gov.uk/why-us/</a></span></p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£28881 - £30552 per annum","publishDate":"2025-04-24T11:41:33.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-06-23T11:41:33.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/df926b4b-8ca4-4422-bc75-5c100714731c.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"d8a79309-99f1-443a-a266-0cd04637bd2b","title":"Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) Coordinator Assistant","employer":"Southwark Council","department":"","location":"Southwark","locationType":3,"description":"<p><strong>The role</strong></p><p><span>Are you ready to use your customer service skills to make a meaningful impact on the lives of children and families by delivering exceptional SEND services?</span></p><p><span>If so, we have the perfect opportunity for you!</span></p><p><span>Our SEND service is seeking passionate and dedicated Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) Coordinator Assistants to join our team and contribute to making a positive difference today.</span></p><p><span>This is a full-time, permanent position (36 hours per week), and a 12 month secondment position (36 hours per week).</span></p><p><span><strong>About Us:</strong></span></p><p><span>We are excited to be redesigning our SEND service to better meet the growing demand and enhance the support we provide to children, young people and families in Southwark. This redesign is all about streamlining our processes and improving our service delivery to ensure that every child's needs are met with the highest level of care and attention. We are seeking experienced and dedicated individuals to join our team in a variety of roles. Together, we can make a profound and positive impact on our community.</span></p><p><span>As a Council consistently rated \"Good\" by Ofsted across all areas, Southwark is committed to excellence in service delivery. We place great value on co-developing services with families and key stakeholders, ensuring that our approach is both responsive and impactful from the very start. At Southwark Council, we believe in investing in both our residents and our staff, fostering an environment where you can thrive professionally and make a real difference in the community. Join us in transforming our service!</span></p><p><strong>Recruitment timetable</strong></p><p><span><strong>In return for your hard work, we offer:</strong></span></p><ul>\n<li><span>Up to £40,344 per annum (subject to experience)</span></li>\n<li>Opportunities to develop and implement innovative practices.</li>\n<li>Professional development and training opportunities.</li>\n<li>Career progression prospects.</li>\n<li>The chance to work with a supportive and collaborative team.</li>\n<li>The ability to make a lasting impact on the lives of young people.</li>\n</ul><p><span>For more information on our benefits, see the link here - <a href=\"https://jobs.southwark.gov.uk/why-us/\">https://jobs.southwark.gov.uk/why-us/</a></span></p><p><span><strong>Want to know more? </strong></span><span>Please review the job description below or contact Rebecca Davies, Head of Service for SEND via email at for an informal chat about your suitability for the position.</span></p><p><span><strong>Recruitment timetable:</strong></span></p><ul><li><span>Advert closing date: 11:59pm on 22nd May</span></li></ul><p><span>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\">Southwark Stands Together initiative</a>. We particularly welcome applications from members of the black, Asian and ethnic minority communities to increase representation at senior management level in the Council.</span></p><p><span><strong>Guaranteed interview scheme:</strong></span></p><p><span>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:</span></p><ul>\n<li><span>Members of the Armed Forces and veterans</span></li>\n<li><span>Are currently in care, or have previously been in care</span></li>\n<li><span>If you consider yourself to be disabled or if you have a long-term health condition</span></li>\n</ul><p><span><strong>The Role:</strong></span></p><p><span>As an EHCP Coordinator Assistant, you will serve as a key point of contact within Southwark's SEND service, ensuring the delivery of excellent customer service and responding promptly to queries related to the statutory assessment process.</span></p><p><span>Your responsibilities will include:</span></p><ul>\n<li><span>Administering statutory assessments and managing case files.</span></li>\n<li><span>Liaising with schools, families and partner agencies.</span></li>\n<li><span>Overseeing the coordination of Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCP).</span></li>\n<li><span>Managing documentation, arranging school placements and supporting phase transfers.</span></li>\n<li><span>Supporting SEND Panels, participating in quality assurance processes and ensuring compliance with legislative requirements such as the Children and Families Act 2014.</span></li>\n</ul><p><span><strong>About You:</strong></span></p><p><span>We are looking for a highly organised, detail oriented individual who thrives in a fast-paced environment. To be successful in this role, you will need:</span></p><ul>\n<li><span>Strong administrative skills and the ability to manage competing priorities.</span></li>\n<li><span>Excellent customer service and communication skills, with a focus on building positive relationships with parents, schools and partner agencies.</span></li>\n<li><span>The ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with care and accuracy.</span></li>\n<li><span>A collaborative approach to working with colleagues across health and social care, as well as a proactive attitude in adapting to changing workloads and unexpected challenges.</span></li>\n<li><span>Knowledge of relevant SEND legislation and policies to ensure compliance with statutory requirements.</span></li>\n<li><span>A full Enhanced DBS check is required for this post.</span></li>\n</ul>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£34275 - £40344 per annum","publishDate":"2025-04-24T11:03:54.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-06-23T11:03:54.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/547e0d25-5c92-4b2c-8f79-928f3f96afaf.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"e1979d45-2dba-40b2-bf46-ac076841ea04","title":"Intern Adult Social Care (8 WK FTC)","employer":"Southwark Council","department":"","location":"Tooley Street","locationType":3,"description":"<p><span><strong>Are you passionate about making a real difference in your community? </strong></span></p><p><span><strong>Southwark Council's Adult Social Care Department is offering an exciting internship opportunity for an 8 week placement set to start early in July 2025.</strong></span></p><p><span><strong>About the Role:</strong></span></p><p><span>Adult Social Care covers a wide range of services, including Mental Health, Substance Misuse, All Age Disabilities, Learning Disabilities, Short Breaks, Older People, and Physical Disabilities. This placement offers a unique opportunity to gain experience across these diverse service areas, providing vital administrative and project support.</span></p><p><span>You'll have the chance to contribute to a variety of tasks, such as:</span></p><ul>\n<li><span>Supporting the delivery of projects by developing key resources and documentation</span></li>\n<li><span>Organising events, professional meetings, and sessions involving service users and key partners</span></li>\n<li><span>Managing data through accurate input, monitoring, and analysis</span></li>\n<li><span>Assisting with a range of essential administrative duties that support the day-to-day functioning of the service</span></li>\n</ul><p><span>While there may be opportunities to engage with service users and their families or carers, the primary focus of this role is on business and administrative support.</span></p><p><span><strong>What You'll Gain:</strong></span></p><ul>\n<li><span>Hands-on experience within local government, with a focus on Adult Social Care</span></li>\n<li><span>A chance to make a meaningful contribution to the local community</span></li>\n<li><span>Valuable networking opportunities with Southwark's business leaders and policymakers</span></li>\n<li><span>A chance to play an active role in shaping Southwark's 2030 vision for a strong, fair, and inclusive economy.</span></li>\n</ul><p><span><strong>We're looking for someone who is:</strong></span></p><ul>\n<li><span>Aware of the importance of equality, diversity and inclusion, as well as health and safety and confidentiality</span></li>\n<li><span>Responsible and reliable, with a clear understanding of expectations around timekeeping, attendance, and professional behaviour</span></li>\n<li><span>Able to work efficiently and build positive working relationships with customers and colleagues</span></li>\n<li><span>Flexible and collaborative, with a team-focused mindset</span></li>\n<li><span>Organised and capable of managing and prioritising their own workload effectively</span></li>\n<li><span>Applicants must be a Southwark resident and be aged 16 - 24</span></li>\n<li><span>This role offers flexible home working blended with travel into our London Bridge office 3 days a week.</span></li>\n</ul><p><span>For detailed qualifications and requirements, please review the job description and person specification located at the bottom of the advert</span></p><p><span><strong>Benefits and more information:</strong></span></p><p><span><a href=\"https://jobs.southwark.gov.uk/why-us/\">Working for Southwark Council - Southwark<br><br></a>Salary: <strong>£28,881</strong></span></p><p><span><strong>Recruitment Timetable</strong></span></p><p><span>Application Closing Date: <strong>11.59pm on 9th of May 2025</strong></span></p><p><span>Interview Date: <strong>To Be Confirmed</strong></span></p><p><span>We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role, in which case we will move the key dates for the process. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.</span></p><p><span><strong>Application Process</strong></span></p><p><span>If you are interested in applying for this role, please submit a CV and complete the application form detailing your suitability for the role. The Job Description and Person Specification can also be found at the bottom of this page under attachments. </span><br><br><span>We are an organisation who is passionate about our people and understands that richness of diversity is a requirement to provide the best possible services to our communities. This is demonstrated through our council-wide ambitious commitment to tackle racial inequality in our communities and workforce through our Southwark Stands Together initiative. </span><br><br><span>We particularly welcome applications from members of the black, Asian, and ethnic minority communities to increase representation at senior management level in the Council.</span></p><p><span><strong><span>Guaranteed Interview Scheme:</span></strong></span></p><p><span>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:</span></p><p><span>* Members of the Armed Forces and veterans<br>* Are currently in care, or have previously been in care<br>* If you consider yourself to be disabled or if you have a long-term health condition</span></p><p> </p><p> </p><p><span><em><span>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 </span></em><a href=\"https://www.southwark.gov.uk/engagement-and-consultations/southwark-stands-together\"><em><strong><span>Southwark Stands Together programme</span></strong></em></a><em><span>. We particularly welcome applications from members of the Black, Asian and ethnic minority communities to increase representation at senior management level in the Council.</span></em></span></p><p><span><strong> </strong></span></p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"Up to £28881 per annum","publishDate":"2025-04-24T02:23:20.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-06-23T02:23:20.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/f9b47ed8-9883-4dd4-a82d-843113314024.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"f589e074-85d5-45fd-9669-f8b2daad9058","title":"Homeownership Litigation Officer","employer":"Southwark Council","department":"","location":"Southwark, London","locationType":2,"description":"<h2>The role</h2>\n<p>Are you ready to take the lead in driving exceptional service and financial performance within a thriving London borough? Southwark Council is seeking experienced and passionate Homeownership Litigation Officers to join our dynamic Homeownership Services team. These roles offer the opportunity to support the community residents and make a real impact in one of London’s most vibrant areas.<br><br>Your role is not just important; it's transformative to our borough with many new developments taking place along the river Thames, residential estates at Elephant and Castle, at the former Surrey Docks at Canada Water, and through to Peckham and Camberwell.<br><br><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></p>\n<ul>\n<li>A chance to shape homeownership litigation strategy in a high-impact role</li>\n<li>Managing a portfolio of complex County Court and Legal Tribunal cases related to homeownership disputes.</li>\n<li>Providing expert guidance on legal enforcement and income recovery strategies</li>\n<li>Representing Southwark Council in First-Tier Tribunal (FTT), Upper Tribunal, and County Court proceedings</li>\n<li>Advising internal teams and key stakeholders on service charge legislation and case law</li>\n<li>Preparing all necessary case documentation and ensuring witnesses are fully briefed</li>\n</ul>\n<p><strong>How will you make an impact?<br><br></strong>We need dynamic and experienced Homeownership Litigation Officers who are passionate about public service and driven to make a difference who will bring a blend of the following:</p>\n<ul>\n<li>Proven experience in litigation, leasehold management, or income recovery</li>\n<li>Expertise in service charge legislation and relevant case law</li>\n<li>Experience in preparing cases for Tribunal and County Court hearings</li>\n<li>Confident in providing high-level legal advice and driving successful case outcomes</li>\n<li>A proactive approach with a passion for justice and financial accountability</li>\n<li>Play a pivotal role in shaping services that directly affect residents’ lives.</li>\n<li>Strong legal mind with a focus on delivering results within tight deadlines.</li>\n<li>This role offers flexible home working blended with travel into our London Bridge HQ.</li>\n</ul>\n<h2>Additional salary details</h2>\n<p><strong>About Southwark Council</strong></p>\n<p>Southwark Council is the largest local authority social landlord in London, managing 55,000 homes lived in by 40% of Southwark’s residents. We are home to over 18,300 businesses including iconic London venues such as The Shard, The Tate Modern and Borough Market along with many social enterprises and we have a young, diverse, and growing population.</p>\n<p>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.<br><br>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.<br><br><strong>Benefits and more information.</strong></p>\n<p><a href=\"https://jobs.southwark.gov.uk/why-us/\">https://jobs.southwark.gov.uk/why-us/</a></p>\n<p>Salary Range: <strong>Salary: £44,430 - £51,663</strong></p>\n<h2>Recruitment timetable</h2>\n<p>Application Closing Date: <strong>11:59 PM on the 26<sup>th</sup> of May 2025</strong></p>\n<p>Interview Dates: <strong>W/C 2nd of June 2025</strong></p>\n<p>We are an organisation who is passionate about our people and understands that richness of diversity is a requirement to provide the best possible services to our communities. This is demonstrated through our council-wide ambitious commitment to tackle racial inequality in our communities and workforce through our Southwark Stands Together initiative. We particularly welcome applications from members of the black, Asian, and ethnic minority communities to increase representation at senior management level in the Council.</p>\n<p><strong>Guaranteed Interview Scheme</strong></p>\n<p>As part of our commitment to inclusion, we offer guaranteed interviews for specific groups of people. 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Southwark Council’s Planning and Growth department is seeking a Local Economy Intern for an 8-week internship within our Local Economy Team.<br><br><strong>The Role:</strong></p>\n<p>As a Local Economy Intern, you’ll support key initiatives and gain invaluable experience in economic development; your day could include:</p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Supporting aspiring entrepreneurs:</strong>&nbsp;Help residents take the first step in starting their businesses by providing referrals, advice, and guidance.</li>\n<li><strong>Researching the needs of local businesses:</strong>&nbsp;Focus on sustainability and climate change to ensure our entrepreneurs are prepared for the future.</li>\n<li><strong>Engaging with the small business community:</strong>&nbsp;Build meaningful relationships with Southwark’s diverse business owners.</li>\n<li><strong>Contributing to decision-making processes:</strong>&nbsp;Learn how local government works and assist in preparing reports and briefings for local politicians.</li>\n</ul>\n<p><strong>What You’ll Gain:</strong></p>\n<ul>\n<li>Real-world experience in local government and economic development.</li>\n<li>The opportunity to make a positive impact on the local community.</li>\n<li>Insight into sustainability and entrepreneurship.</li>\n<li>Networking opportunities with Southwark’s business leaders and policymakers.</li>\n<li>Build connections with Southwark’s dynamic small business community.</li>\n<li>Play a role in shaping Southwark’s 2030 vision of a strong and fair economy.</li>\n</ul>\n<p><strong>We’re looking for someone who is:</strong></p>\n<ul>\n<li>Enthusiastic about supporting local businesses and communities.</li>\n<li>Curious about sustainability and climate-conscious entrepreneurship.</li>\n<li>A great communicator and eager to connect with people.</li>\n<li>Interested in learning how local government operates.</li>\n<li>Applicants must be a Southwark resident, or study/attend a school in the borough and be aged 16 – 24.</li>\n<li>This role offers flexible home working blended with travel into our London Bridge office 3 days a week.</li>\n</ul>\n<h2>Additional salary details</h2>\n<p><strong>About Southwark</strong></p>\n<p>There’s much to be proud of at Southwark, and every reason to be ambitious about the future. Our recently agreed 2030 Strategy unites partners around a vision that together, we will build a fair, green, and safe Southwark, where everyone can live a good life as part of a strong community. We believe the key to a good life starts with strong foundations: quality homes, excellent education, safety, rewarding jobs, good health, and a thriving environment.<br><br>To achieve this, we focus on six core goals: providing decent homes for all, giving every child a good start in life, creating a safer Southwark, building a strong a fair economy, supporting residents to stay well, and ensuring a healthy environment. These goals are driven by three guiding principles: empowering people, investing in prevention, and tackling inequality at every level.</p>\n<p>To deliver our shared vision, we will need to unleash the collective talents of residents, communities, organisations, and businesses for the good of everyone who calls Southwark home. We’re committed to long-term partnerships and innovation, ensuring that the voice of our resident’s shapes everything we do.</p>\n<p><strong>Benefits and more information</strong></p>\n<p><a href=\"https://jobs.southwark.gov.uk/why-us/\">Working for Southwark Council – Southwark<br><br></a>Salary:&nbsp;<strong>£28,881<br></strong></p>\n<h2>Recruitment timetable</h2>\n<p>Application Closing Date:&nbsp;<strong>11.59pm on 9th of May 2025</strong></p>\n<p>Interview Date:&nbsp;<strong>22&nbsp;of May 2025<br></strong></p>\n<p>Work period:<strong>&nbsp;7th of July to the 1st of September 2025<br></strong><br><strong>Application Process</strong></p>\n<p>If you are interested in applying for this role, please submit a CV and complete the application forms detailing your suitability for the role. The Job Description and Person Specification can also be found at the bottom of this page under attachments.<br><br>We are an organisation who is passionate about our people and understands that richness of diversity is a requirement to provide the best possible services to our communities. This is demonstrated through our council-wide ambitious commitment to tackle racial inequality in our communities and workforce through our Southwark Stands Together initiative.<br><br>We particularly welcome applications from members of the black, Asian, and ethnic minority communities to increase representation at senior management level in the Council.</p>\n<p><strong>Guaranteed Interview Scheme</strong></p>\n<p>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:</p>\n<ul>\n<li>Members of the Armed Forces and veterans</li>\n<li>Are currently in care or have previously been in care.</li>\n<li>If you consider yourself to be disabled or if you have a long-term health condition.</li>\n</ul>\n<p>We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role, in which case we will move the key dates for the process. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.</p>\n<p>Attachments</p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https://emea3.recruitmentplatform.com//tlk/pages/fo/download_job_file.jsp?ID=PEHFK026203F3VBQB796G7VQF&amp;nDocumentID=2460174&amp;ptId=103561\">Job Description &amp; Person Specification</a></li>\n</ul>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"Salary Range (Full time equivalent) £28,881","publishDate":"2025-04-22T11:30:04.557Z","expirationDate":"2025-05-09T22:59:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/806ab67b-8e4f-4234-baf1-4b3b97f5d9e1.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"f6f98189-465f-42d7-9dbe-85c879f63af7","title":"Social Worker - ICS Reablement","employer":"Southwark Council","department":"","location":"Southwark","locationType":3,"description":"<p><strong>The role</strong></p><p><span>Are you creative and passionate about making a difference in the lives of older people and those with physical disabilities? Do you thrive in a dynamic team environment that values innovation and embraces the latest technology?</span></p><p><span><strong>If yes, we are the perfect place for you!</strong></span></p><p><span>Our Adults Social Work Services have diverse, amazing teams that are passionate and dedicated about making a difference in people's everyday lives. They work with adults with physical disability, older persons, adults with dementia and carers.</span></p><p><span>We have <strong>dynamic teams</strong> that are skilled professionals, all committed to making a meaningful difference to people's lives. You will have the opportunity to work flexibly and to collaborate with colleagues from different professional backgrounds who bring diverse expertise and a shared passion for helping people.</span></p><p><span>Our teams have a proven track record of investing in the professional growth of our colleagues. From specialised training to hands on experience, you will have access to a range of learning opportunities designed to help you excel. Thrive in a supportive environment that values your <strong>career progression and personal wellbeing</strong>.</span></p><p><span>The services are at the forefront of embracing the <strong>latest technology</strong> to improve our services. We embrace new and creative approaches to working in Social Care, ensuring our services are both impactful and forward thinking.</span></p><p><span>With strong practice support from our <strong>Principal Social Worker </strong>and<strong> Principal Occupational Therapist</strong> and the opportunity to gain a variety of different experiences, we are an organisation that is passionate about our people and understands that richness of diversity is a requirement to provide the best possible services to our communities.</span></p><p><span><strong>The role:</strong></span></p><p><span>The role provides an exciting opportunity to work in a multi-disciplinary setting, with a focus on strengths based practice and promoting independence and recovery.</span></p><p><span>The main duties of the role include goal setting, completing Care Act assessments and devising care and support plans, completing reviews, completing Mental Capacity Assessments, chairing Best Interests meetings, crisis intervention, signposting, providing advice and information and working with people with complex social needs.</span></p><p><span>There is also a Safeguarding function within the service, which includes completing initial fact finding and assessing and minimising risk.</span></p><p><strong>Recruitment timetable</strong></p><p><span>Advert Close: 7th May</span></p><p><span>Shortlisting Date: 12th May</span></p><p><span>Interview Date: 19th May</span></p><p><span><strong><span>Guaranteed Interview Scheme:</span></strong></span></p><p><span>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:</span></p><p><span>* Members of the Armed Forces and veterans<br>* Are currently in care, or have previously been in care<br>* If you consider yourself to be disabled or if you have a long-term health condition</span></p><p> </p><p><span><em><span>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 </span></em><a href=\"https://www.southwark.gov.uk/engagement-and-consultations/southwark-stands-together\"><em><strong><span>Southwark Stands Together programme</span></strong></em></a><em><span>. We particularly welcome applications from members of the Black, Asian and ethnic minority communities to increase representation at senior management level in the Council.</span></em></span></p><p><strong>Additional details</strong></p><p><span>Our Intermediate Care Service (ICS) is seeking Social Workers to work across both integrated teams, Community Urgent Response and Reablement . The role offers a unique opportunity to thrive in a multi-disciplinary environment, collaborating closely with health professionals. We place a strong emphasis on strengths-based practice, crisis management, independence, and recovery, ensuring that each individual receives a comprehensive support tailored to their needs. </span></p><p><span>The role encompasses a diverse range of tasks, including:</span></p><p><span>- Providing advice and information to service users and their families </span></p><p><span>-Goal-setting for reablement and rehabilitation </span></p><p><span>-Conducting Care Act assessments and person-centred care and support plans</span></p><p><span>-Facilitating urgent reviews and Mental Capacity Assessments + Best Interests meetings </span></p><p><span>-Delivering crisis intervention and timely signposting to necessary community resources </span></p><p><span>-Working closely with individuals with varied health and social care needs, including informal carers</span></p><p><span>Within our service, safeguarding is paramount. The role also includes conducting initial fact-finding, risk assessment, and mitigation to ensure the safety and well-being of vulnerable individuals.</span></p><p><span>This post requires a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) DBS check at Enhanced level.</span></p><p><span><strong>Benefits and more information:</strong></span></p><p><span>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/\"><strong>Staff Benefits</strong></a> page.</span></p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£44430 - £51663 per annum","publishDate":"2025-04-16T09:28:39.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-06-15T09:28:39.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/0364635f-f410-46c7-bc77-3a3a5339f324.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"250e39e8-6057-4c71-88be-6c758971bbae","title":"AMHP Team Manager","employer":"Southwark Council","department":"","location":"Southwark","locationType":3,"description":"<p><strong>The role</strong></p><p><span><strong>Lead, Innovate, and Make a Difference in Mental Health Services</strong></span></p><p><span>This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Approved Mental Health Professional (AMHP) to take on a leadership role within Southwark Council's dedicated daytime AMHP service. As Team Manager, you will provide strategic oversight, expert guidance, and operational management to ensure the delivery of high-quality interventions for individuals in mental health crisis.</span></p><p><span>You will lead a small, committed team comprising an Advanced Practitioner, two full-time AMHPs, and a Business Support Officer. Additionally, you will supervise and support other AMHPs within the service, ensuring best practice and legal compliance. Your role will be pivotal in shaping service delivery, developing guidance, and maintaining strong partnerships with key stakeholders, including the local Mental Health Trust and Police.</span></p><p><span>With a focus on operational efficiency, you will manage data reporting, quality assurance, and service development. Your leadership will ensure that Mental Health Act requests are handled effectively, alternatives to compulsory admission are thoroughly explored, and the AMHP service remains responsive, legally robust, and person-centred.</span></p><p><span><strong>About You</strong></span></p><p><span>We are seeking an accomplished AMHP with substantial experience in mental health services, a strong knowledge of relevant legislation, and a passion for leadership. You will be a registered Social Worker (Social Work England) or equivalent professional, with current AMHP approval.</span></p><p><span>Key skills and attributes include:</span></p><ul>\n<li><span>Proven experience managing and supervising a professional team.</span></li>\n<li><span>Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.</span></li>\n<li><span>Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with experience in report writing and data analysis.</span></li>\n<li><span>Ability to build and maintain effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders.</span></li>\n<li><span>A commitment to equality, diversity, and anti-discriminatory practice.</span></li>\n</ul><p><span>You will play a crucial role in service improvement, workforce development, and the implementation of best practices within the AMHP service.</span></p><p><strong>Recruitment timetable</strong></p><p><span>Advert close: 02/05/2025</span></p><p><span>Shortlisting date: 12/05/2025</span></p><p><span>Interview date: 20/05/2025</span></p><p><span><strong><span>Guaranteed Interview Scheme:</span></strong></span></p><p><span>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:</span></p><p><span>* Members of the Armed Forces and veterans<br>* Are currently in care, or have previously been in care<br>* If you consider yourself to be disabled or if you have a long-term health condition</span></p><p> </p><p><span><em><span>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 </span></em><a href=\"https://www.southwark.gov.uk/engagement-and-consultations/southwark-stands-together\"><em><strong><span>Southwark Stands Together programme</span></strong></em></a><em><span>. We particularly welcome applications from members of the Black, Asian and ethnic minority communities to increase representation at senior management level in the Council.</span></em></span></p><p><span><strong>About the Service</strong></span></p><p><span>Southwark Council's AMHP service plays a critical role in supporting individuals experiencing mental health crises. Operating within Adult Social Care, the team provides interventions and legal guidance to ensure that individuals receive appropriate support in the least restrictive manner possible.</span></p><p><span>As AMHP Team Manager, you will lead a service that upholds the highest professional standards, working in collaboration with mental health services, other professional organisations and community support networks.</span></p><p><span>For an informal discussion about this role, please contact Ann Witham or Salil Meech Mazumdar on <strong>0207 525 2751</strong>. Or contact us on , </span></p><p><span>This post requires a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) DBS check at Enhanced level.</span></p><p><span><strong>Benefits and more information:</strong></span></p><p><span>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/\"><strong>Staff Benefits</strong></a> page.</span></p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£52674 - £59772 per annum","publishDate":"2025-04-16T09:26:48.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-06-15T09:26:48.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/7d8f3ff0-091c-4122-b3a4-ff48f1da4f35.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"c88c7d51-0d85-4bf9-8b31-5efbfca2a339","title":"Deputy Team Manager - Transfer of Care Weekend Team","employer":"Southwark Council","department":"","location":"Southwark","locationType":3,"description":"<p><strong>The role</strong></p><p><span>Lead with Purpose: Become a Weekend Deputy Team Manager in Southwark's Hospital Discharge Transfers of Care Unit!</span></p><p><span>Are you ready to take on a leadership role that makes a real difference, even outside the usual 9-to-5? Southwark Council is seeking an energetic and passionate Deputy Team Manager to oversee our Hospital Discharge Transfers of Care Unit during critical weekend periods. This unique role, with a 36-hour workweek spanning Tuesday to Saturday, offers the perfect opportunity to lead a dedicated team while ensuring that patient care and safe discharges continue smoothly through the weekend.</span></p><p><span><strong>About the Role</strong></span></p><p><span>In this pivotal role, you'll lead and inspire your team of social workers and healthcare professionals to deliver high-quality care every day, especially during the busy weekend periods:</span></p><p><span>- <strong>Operational Leadership</strong>: Oversee the day-to-day operations from Friday to Tuesday, ensuring social workers efficiently triage referrals, allocate cases, and authorise assessments, keeping the flow of care moving smoothly.</span></p><p><span>- <strong>Guidance and Support</strong>: Provide expert guidance on complex discharges, safeguarding issues, and mental capacity assessments, ensuring your team is well-supported and empowered to make informed decisions.</span></p><p><span>- <strong>Collaborative Networking</strong>: Serve as the lead manager for weekend hospital discharges at Kings and St Thomas Hospital, ensuring that care plans are maintained, and discharges are handled effectively. You'll also be the key link for managing step-down flats in extra care schemes, ensuring that referrals are triaged and residents are placed appropriately.</span></p><p><span>- <strong>Team Development</strong>: Mentor and supervise social workers and assistant practitioners, fostering an environment of continuous learning and reflective practice, ensuring that your team can operate autonomously and confidently.</span></p><p><span><strong>About You</strong></span></p><p><span>We are looking for a dynamic, experienced leader with a strong commitment to social care excellence. The ideal candidate will bring:</span></p><p><span>- <strong>Deep Knowledge</strong>: A solid understanding of the Care Act, Mental Capacity Act, and Continuing Healthcare processes, with a track record of applying these frameworks in practice.</span></p><p><span>- <strong>Proven Experience</strong>: Experience in leading MDT and safeguarding meetings, providing reflective supervision, and supporting the professional development of others. Experience as a Practice Educator or within ASYE is desirable but not essential-what matters most is your commitment to growth and development.</span></p><p><strong><span>Guaranteed Interview Scheme:</span></strong></p><p><span>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:</span></p><p><span>* Members of the Armed Forces and veterans<br>* Are currently in care, or have previously been in care<br>* If you consider yourself to be disabled or if you have a long-term health condition</span></p><p> </p><p><em><span>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 </span></em><a href=\"https://www.southwark.gov.uk/engagement-and-consultations/southwark-stands-together\"><em><strong><span>Southwark Stands Together programme</span></strong></em></a><em><span>. We particularly welcome applications from members of the Black, Asian and ethnic minority communities to increase representation at senior management level in the Council.</span></em></p><p><span><strong>- Leadership Skills: </strong>The ability to lead with confidence, think creatively under pressure, and make decisive, informed decisions that ensure the best outcomes for residents.</span></p><p><span><strong>About the Service</strong></span></p><p><span>The Hospital Discharge Transfers of Care Unit is at the heart of Southwark's commitment to providing seamless and effective care transitions from hospital to home or other care settings. Our team is dedicated to managing the complexities of hospital discharges, safeguarding concerns, and care planning with precision and compassion. As a leader during the weekend, you will ensure that services remain robust, responsive, and focused on the needs of our residents even during peak periods.</span></p><p><span><strong>Join Us</strong></span></p><p><span>If you're ready to step up and lead with purpose during critical weekend periods, this is the role for you. Join Southwark Council and make a real impact on the lives of our residents, while advancing your own career in a supportive and forward-thinking environment. Apply today and take the lead in shaping the future of care at Southwark.</span></p><p><span>This post requires a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) DBS check at Enhanced level.</span></p><p><span><strong>Benefits and more information:</strong></span></p><p><span><strong>In addition to a generous salary, this post attracts time and a half payments for any weekend work completed. </strong></span></p><p><span>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/\"><strong>Staff Benefits</strong></a> page.</span></p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£48618 - £55710 per annum","publishDate":"2025-04-15T08:47:05.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-06-14T08:47:05.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/3dd5c765-60e3-4894-b55e-b17a3024e6f7.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"990eb859-868f-48f7-af45-eaaf08daf095","title":"Unit Manager - Adults Residential Homes","employer":"Southwark Council","department":"","location":"Southwark","locationType":3,"description":"<p><strong>The role</strong></p><p><span>Are you ready to have greater autonomy and responsibility with the opportunity to Lead our hardworking, dedicated and supportive team?</span></p><p><span>Would you like the opportunity to excel in your career and leave a lasting impact within a local authority known for its ambition and commitment to transforming lives?</span></p><p><span>If yes, we have the perfect role for you!</span></p><p><span>Our Orient Street Adult Residential Short Break service is seeking an experienced and passionate Registered Manager who can work with high levels of autonomy, to join our team, lead and drive forward change, and make a meaningful difference today!</span></p><p><span><strong>About the Role:</strong></span></p><p><span>We are looking for a Registered Manager who has the ambition and skills to develop our service model. You will be given the autonomy and responsibility to shape and guide a service to deliver new models of support to the people of Southwark, providing regular respite, urgent respite as well as goal orientated enablement stays. You will be a subject matter expert on regulatory matters related to CQC and confident operating autonomously, reporting regularly to senior managers. Someone who can support and encourage the development of skills, growth and fulfilment for the adults staying at Orient Street and support the service from good to outstanding.</span></p><p><span>In this role, you will inspire and guide your team, helping them reach their full potential. You will be an integral part of Southwark's learning disability service and will work closely with the social care and health teams. You will have the autonomy to develop and build the service, working closely with those who use the service and family carers, you will be making a real difference for adults with learning disabilities and autism.</span></p><p><span>This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Registered Manager who has experience of policy writing and quality assurance, or a Deputy Manager who is ready to take the next step in their career and lead the continued development of our service.</span></p><p><span><strong>About You:</strong></span></p><p><span>This role is ideal for someone who is passionate and understands the needs of adults with learning disabilities, autism, and those who display behaviours of concern. To succeed in this role, you will need to:</span></p><ul>\n<li><span>Hold or be willing to work towards a Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management in Social Care.</span></li>\n<li><span>Possess knowledge and understanding of the needs of adults with learning disabilities, autism, and individuals with behaviours of concern.</span></li>\n<li><span>Have experience with budget management, analysis and monitoring.</span></li>\n<li><span>Lead by example, supporting staff to reach their full potential.</span></li>\n</ul><p><span><strong><span>Guaranteed Interview Scheme:</span></strong></span></p><p><span>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:</span></p><p><span>* Members of the Armed Forces and veterans<br>* Are currently in care, or have previously been in care<br>* If you consider yourself to be disabled or if you have a long-term health condition</span></p><p> </p><p><span><em><span>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 </span></em><a href=\"https://www.southwark.gov.uk/engagement-and-consultations/southwark-stands-together\"><em><strong><span>Southwark Stands Together programme</span></strong></em></a><em><span>. We particularly welcome applications from members of the Black, Asian and ethnic minority communities to increase representation at senior management level in the Council.</span></em></span></p><ul>\n<li><span>Understand the importance of communication, build relationships and engage with families and service users.</span></li>\n<li><span>Knowledge and working understanding of the CQC regulations and quality standards.</span></li>\n</ul><p> </p><p><span><strong>About Us:</strong></span></p><p><span>Orient Street is a CQC registered residential respite service (rated Good) that supports adults with learning disabilities and autism, addressing a wide range of diverse and complex needs.</span></p><p><span><strong>To be considered for an interview, your CV and supporting statement should clearly demonstrate:</strong></span></p><ul>\n<li><span>An enhanced DBS check and clearance.</span></li>\n<li><span>A thorough knowledge of CQC regulations, the Care Act 2014, and the governance of CQC registered care homes.</span></li>\n<li><span>A proven track record with CQC inspections.</span></li>\n<li><span>Experience working with adults with learning disabilities in a residential environment, including providing personal care.</span></li>\n</ul><p><span>For detailed qualifications and requirements, please review the job description and person specification located at the bottom of the advert.</span></p><p><span><strong>Contact Information:</strong></span></p><p><span>For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Kerry Rabey Head of Service at </span></p><p><span>This post requires a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) DBS check at Enhanced level.</span></p><p><span><strong>Benefits and more information:</strong></span></p><p><span>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/\"><strong>Staff Benefits</strong></a> page.</span></p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£52674 - £59772 per annum","publishDate":"2025-04-15T02:14:39.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-06-14T02:14:39.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/3d9d86dc-2f90-418d-ad19-135c05a42dac.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"b40f73e4-601e-49cf-9c34-3c4f0d9c88dc","title":"Senior Policy & Public Affairs Officer","employer":"Southwark Council","department":"","location":"Southwark, London","locationType":3,"description":"<h2>The role</h2>\n<p>Southwark Council’s Strategy & Communities Team is hiring for a Senior Policy & Public Affairs Officer – a pivotal role for an ambitious influencer ready to drive real change.</p>\n<p><strong>What sets this role apart?</strong></p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<strong>Influence that matters:</strong> You’ll be joining an award winning team that design and deliver powerful influencing strategies that tackle real-world barriers and champion the needs of Southwark’s residents.</li>\n<li>\n<strong>Work at the heart of power:</strong> Build meaningful relationships with MPs, think tanks, government departments and more – your work will directly shape public policy.</li>\n<li>\n<strong>Be the expert everyone trusts:</strong> Develop subject-matter expertise on Southwark’s top priorities and advise senior officers and politicians with confidence.</li>\n</ul>\n<p><strong>Your mission, should you choose to accept it:</strong></p>\n<ul>\n<li>Lead the development of policy and public affairs strategies across one or more of Southwark’s key priority issues.</li>\n<li>Collaborate with cabinet members and council officers to identify external policy changes needed to deliver on Southwark’s commitments.</li>\n<li>Craft and implement high-impact influencing strategies – from stakeholder engagement and media work to evidence gathering and events.</li>\n<li>Map key decision-makers and opinion formers and build Southwark’s influence within these circles.</li>\n<li>Represent the council in conversations with parliamentarians, think tanks, and regional or national bodies.</li>\n<li>Work across teams to offer expert public affairs guidance and maximise the impact of our external engagement.</li>\n<li>Produce top-tier communications, policy briefings, and persuasive outputs that cut through complexity.</li>\n<li>Stay ahead of the curve – monitor political and legislative developments and assess their impact on Southwark’s ambitions.</li>\n<li>Support cabinet priorities by delivering targeted policy work and cross-functional collaboration.</li>\n</ul>\n<p><strong>How will you make an impact as the</strong> <strong>Senior Public Affairs & Policy Officer:<br></strong></p>\n<ul>\n<li>A strong grasp of UK politics and the socio-economic landscape affecting local government.</li>\n<li>Proven experience crafting and executing campaign or public affairs strategies.</li>\n<li>Deep understanding of how government and parliamentary processes work – and when and how to influence them.</li>\n<li>A natural relationship-builder, confident working with senior stakeholders inside and outside the organisation.</li>\n<li>Skilled writer – able to distil complex issues into compelling messages for diverse audiences.</li>\n<li>Strategic thinker with experience delivering political engagement plans and driving policy change.</li>\n<li>Organised, independent, and comfortable in a fast-paced environment with shifting priorities.</li>\n<li>This role offers flexible home working blended with travel into our London Bridge HQ.</li>\n</ul>\n<h2>Additional salary details</h2>\n<p><strong>Southwark is a borough of ambition, diversity, and world-class culture, we are home to over 300,000 residents and some of London’s most dynamic communities. As we drive towards our bold Southwark 2030 vision, we’re reimagining how we deliver services, harnessing innovation, and ensuring every transformation makes a lasting impact.<br><br>This is your chance to lead high-impact policy and public affairs work, shape national and regional agendas, and elevate Southwark’s voice in the rooms where decisions are made.<br><br>About Southwark Council</strong></p>\n<p>Southwark Council is the largest local authority social landlord in London, managing 55,000 homes lived in by 40% of Southwark’s residents. We are home to over 18,300 businesses including iconic London venues such as The Shard, The Tate Modern and Borough Market along with many social enterprises and we have a young, diverse, and growing population.</p>\n<p>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.<br><br>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.<br><br><strong>Benefits and more information:</strong></p>\n<p>https://jobs.southwark.gov.uk/why-us/</p>\n<p>Salary Range: <strong>£44,430 - £51,663</strong></p>\n<h2>Recruitment timetable</h2>\n<p>Application Closing Date: <strong>11.59pm on the 5th of May 2025</strong></p>\n<p>Interview Date: <strong>The 15th of May 2025</strong></p>\n<p>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.<br><br>This is demonstrated through our council-wide ambitious commitment to tackle racial inequality in our communities and workforce through our Southwark Stands Together initiative.<br><br>We particularly welcome applications from members of the black, Asian and ethnic minority communities to increase representation at senior management level in the Council.</p>\n<p><strong>Guaranteed Interview Scheme</strong></p>\n<p>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:</p>\n<ul>\n<li>Members of the Armed Forces and veterans</li>\n<li>Are currently in care, or have previously been in care</li>\n<li>If you consider yourself to be disabled or if you have a long-term health condition.</li>\n</ul>\n<p><br>We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role, in which case we will move the key dates for the process. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.</p>\n<p>#LI-PC1</p>\n<p>Attachments</p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https://emea3.recruitmentplatform.com//tlk/pages/fo/download_job_file.jsp?ID=PEHFK026203F3VBQB796G7VQF&nDocumentID=2454561&ptId=103361\">Job Description & Person Specification</a></li>\n</ul>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£44,430 - £51,663","publishDate":"2025-04-14T09:11:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-05-05T22:59:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/62b1d63b-87bd-4212-8feb-7cd2f1825233.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"1b9a7265-9ff5-4bb4-8b8f-dc134d25b8c7","title":"Programme Manager - Leisure","employer":"Southwark Council","department":"","location":"Tooley Street, Southwark, London , Southwark, Peckham, Orient Street Short Breaks, London, SE11 4SR, London Bridge, Castlemead Estate, Camden, Peckham and Southwark, London","locationType":3,"description":"<p><strong>The role</strong></p><p>We are recruiting a programme manager to oversee a range of capital projects within the Leisure Capital Programme with a particular focus on delivering playground improvements as part of a £3m play investment programme. This is an exciting opportunity to join our dedicated team delivering medium to large-scale construction projects in the Leisure directorate.</p><p>The programme manager plays a pivotal role in planning, resourcing and monitoring, a portfolio of projects. Providing oversight and leadership to multiple Project Managers, undertaking line management duties and offering expert technical advice to support delivery of the programme in line with agreed objectives.</p><p><strong>About You</strong></p><p>You will have a keen interest in parks, play and leisure provision, and be able to champion the broad benefits that access to good quality green spaces, recreational and leisure facilities offer to local communities.</p><p>You will have proven project management experience including the successful delivery of construction projects of varying sizes and budgets. You will be capable of managing and leading a team of project managers and be skilled in budget management.</p><p>We are looking for people with a passion for working with stakeholders, a collaborative approach, excellent communication skills and the ability to produce complex reports and presentations to a wide range of audiences.</p><p><strong>Recruitment timetable</strong></p><p><strong>Closing Date: 11:59pm on Monday 5 May 2025</strong></p><p><strong>Interviews: Week commencing 19 May 2025</strong></p><p><strong>Guaranteed Interview Scheme:</strong></p><p>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:</p><p>* Members of the Armed Forces and veterans<br>* Are currently in care, or have previously been in care<br>* If you consider yourself to be disabled or if you have a long-term health condition</p><p><em>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 </em><a href=\"https://www.southwark.gov.uk/engagement-and-consultations/southwark-stands-together\"><em>Southwark Stands Together initiative</em></a><em>. We particularly welcome applications from members of the Black, Asian and ethnic minority communities to increase representation at senior management level in the Council.</em></p><p><strong>About Southwark:</strong></p><p>Southwark Council's Environment, Sustainability and Leisure Department is expanding the team responsible for delivering a portfolio of capital improvement works under the Leisure Capital Programme.</p><p>We are investing over £25m in parks, leisure and other open spaces over the next 5 years and delivering on our commitment to help improve the health and wellbeing of residents by providing top quality green spaces, play and leisure facilities.</p><p><strong>Benefits and more information:</strong></p><p>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/\"><strong>Staff Benefits</strong></a> page.</p><p><strong>This role is offered on a fixed-term contract for a period of three years. </strong></p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£52674 - £59772 per annum + Ohters","publishDate":"2025-04-10T01:22:14.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-06-09T01:22:14.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/3607eb7d-8cce-4831-b240-9bf42bbfee23.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"5d6ffa74-0081-4f3c-8fff-1e1471190646","title":"Service Manager - OPPD","employer":"Southwark Council","department":"","location":"Southwark","locationType":3,"description":"<p><strong>The role</strong></p><p><span><strong>A rare opportunity to lead and innovate in Adult Social Care</strong></span></p><p><span>Are you an experienced and visionary leader looking to make a real impact? Southwark Council is seeking a dedicated <strong>Service Manager</strong> to lead our <strong>Older Persons and Physical Disabilities (OPPD) Support Teams</strong>. This is a pivotal role where you will shape the future of social care services, ensuring that vulnerable adults receive high-quality, person-centred support that promotes independence and social inclusion.</span></p><p><span>You will be part of a collaborative <strong>senior management team</strong>, driving excellence in service delivery while managing complex cases, safeguarding responsibilities, and strategic developments.</span></p><p><span><strong>About the Service</strong></span></p><p><span>Southwark Council's <strong>Adult Social Care (ASC) Division</strong> is committed to empowering individuals to live independently, access the right support at the right time, and build strong community connections. Our OPPD service plays a vital role in:</span></p><ul>\n<li><span>Delivering strengths-based, personalised care in line with the <strong>Care Act 2014</strong></span></li>\n<li><span>Supporting people with <strong>complex needs</strong>, including those requiring court of protection intervention</span></li>\n<li><span>Enhancing <strong>partnership working</strong> with the NHS, voluntary organisations, and local community groups to improve outcomes</span></li>\n<li><span>Driving <strong>service innovation</strong> through proactive leadership and continuous improvement</span></li>\n</ul><p><span><strong>About the Role</strong></span></p><p><span>As a <strong>Service Manager</strong>, you will provide <strong>strategic leadership and operational oversight</strong> to ensure that services meet and exceed quality standards. Your responsibilities will include:</span></p><ul>\n<li><span><strong>Leading, managing, and developing</strong> a high-performing team of social care professionals</span></li>\n<li><span>Overseeing <strong>complex case management</strong>, including safeguarding, court processes, and crisis interventions</span></li>\n<li><span>Implementing <strong>best practice models</strong> that enhance service delivery, efficiency, and effectiveness</span></li>\n<li><span>Driving forward <strong>new initiatives</strong> to improve service user experience, ensuring that support is timely, flexible, and person-centred</span></li>\n<li><span>Managing budgets efficiently, ensuring <strong>value for money</strong> while maintaining high-quality service standard</span></li>\n</ul><p><span><strong>Benefits and more information:</strong></span></p><p><span>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/\"><strong>Staff Benefits</strong></a> page.</span></p><p><strong>Recruitment Timetable:</strong></p><p><strong>Advert close: 5th May 2025</strong></p><p><strong>Shortlisting date: 8th May 2025</strong></p><p><strong>Interview date: 15th May 2025</strong></p><p><strong><span>Guaranteed Interview Scheme:</span></strong></p><p><span>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:</span></p><p><span>* Members of the Armed Forces and veterans<br>* Are currently in care, or have previously been in care<br>* If you consider yourself to be disabled or if you have a long-term health condition</span></p><p> </p><p><em><span>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 </span></em><a href=\"https://www.southwark.gov.uk/engagement-and-consultations/southwark-stands-together\"><em><strong><span>Southwark Stands Together programme</span></strong></em></a><em><span>. We particularly welcome applications from members of the Black, Asian and ethnic minority communities to increase representation at senior management level in the Council.</span></em></p><ul><li><span>Working collaboratively with <strong>internal and external partners</strong>, influencing service developments and promoting integrated care</span></li></ul><p><span><strong>About You</strong></span></p><p><span>We are looking for an <strong>inspirational leader</strong> with a strong background in adult social care, particularly in <strong>older persons and physical disabilities services</strong>. You will bring:</span></p><ul>\n<li><span><strong>Extensive experience</strong> in complex case management, safeguarding, and legal frameworks (Court of Protection, Coroners Court, etc.)</span></li>\n<li><span><strong>Proven leadership skills</strong> with the ability to manage teams, drive performance, and embed a culture of continuous improvement</span></li>\n<li><span><strong>Strategic thinking</strong>, with an understanding of the challenges facing local government and how to navigate them</span></li>\n<li><span><strong>A collaborative mindset</strong>, able to build strong relationships with key stakeholders to enhance service delivery</span></li>\n<li><span><strong>A commitment to person-centred care</strong>, ensuring that services empower individuals and promote independence</span></li>\n<li><span><strong>Innovative problem-solving skills</strong>, using creativity and data-driven approaches to improve service outcomes</span></li>\n</ul><p><span><strong>Why Join Us?</strong></span></p><p><span>At Southwark Council, you will be part of a dynamic and forward-thinking organisation that values its people. We offer:</span></p><ul>\n<li><span>A <strong>supportive and inclusive</strong> working environment</span></li>\n<li><span>Opportunities for <strong>professional development</strong> and career progression</span></li>\n<li><span>Competitive salary and <strong>excellent benefits</strong></span></li>\n<li><span>The chance to make a <strong>real difference</strong> in the lives of vulnerable adults</span></li>\n</ul><p><span><strong>Ready to take the next step?</strong></span></p><p><span>If you are passionate about <strong>leading transformational change in adult social care</strong>, we want to hear from you. Apply today and be part of a team that is shaping the future of support services in Southwark.</span></p><p><span>This post requires a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) DBS check at Enhanced level.</span></p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£57678 - £71742 per month","publishDate":"2025-04-08T08:31:08.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-06-07T08:31:08.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/c4f8d3d9-a5fc-40d8-afe8-932c24d16303.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"243a8a49-77fd-4b64-b659-01d81176f946","title":"General Litigation Lawyer","employer":"Southwark Council","department":"","location":"Southwark, London","locationType":2,"description":"<h2>The role</h2>\n<p>As a General Litigation Lawyer at Southwark Council, you will deliver high-quality legal services, ensuring cost-effective and legally sound decision-making. Your expertise will guide the council in key litigation matters.<br><br><strong>Why this role and Southwark?</strong></p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<strong>Impactful Work:</strong> Handle diverse, complex and high-profile Litigation cases that directly impact the local community.</li>\n<li>\n<strong>Career Growth:</strong> Work alongside top legal minds, gaining exposure to high-profile cases and opportunities for progression.</li>\n<li>\n<strong>Flexible & Supportive Culture:</strong> Enjoy a dynamic work environment with hybrid working options and a commitment to work-life balance.</li>\n</ul>\n<p><strong>As a General Litigation Lawyer, you will:</strong></p>\n<ul>\n<li>Manage a diverse caseload of general litigation matters, including commercial and residential property disputes, contract issues, injunctions, and enforcement cases.</li>\n<li>Provide strategic and tactical legal advice, ensuring Southwark Council remains a leader in public service law.</li>\n<li>Represent the Council in complex and sensitive cases, including advocacy in court.</li>\n<li>Stay up to date with court rules, demonstrating strong file management and efficiency.</li>\n<li>Collaborate with officers at all levels to shape legal strategies and influence key decision-making.</li>\n<li>You’ll be instrumental in guiding our approach to legal challenges and ensuring that Southwark remains a leader in public service law.</li>\n<li>Ensure legal compliance in decision-making, supporting governance and strategy.</li>\n<li>Assess and interpret new legislation, advising on its impact on Council services.</li>\n<li>Attend and contribute to project groups, working groups, and steering panels.</li>\n</ul>\n<p><strong>How will you make an impact as our General Litigation Lawyer?</strong><br><br>We’re looking for a practical, proactive, and results-driven lawyer who brings a blend of the following:<br><br></p>\n<ul>\n<li>At least 3 years post qualification experience as a Lawyer with at least 2 years relevant litigation experience, gained in legal practice.</li>\n<li>A current practising certificate as a Solicitor, Barrister, or CILEX Fellow (or eligibility to apply for one).</li>\n<li>Strong case management skills and the ability to handle a varied caseload effectively.</li>\n<li>Confident written and verbal communication, with a collaborative work ethic.</li>\n<li>Advocacy skills with a desire to represent the Council in court.</li>\n<li>The ability to quickly adapt to unfamiliar legal areas, becoming proficient with minimal supervision.</li>\n<li>A solid understanding of, or previous exposure to, public sector legal work.</li>\n<li>Commercial awareness and the ability to identify and successfully manage litigation risk.</li>\n<li>This role offers flexible home working blended with travel into our London Bridge HQ.</li>\n</ul>\n<h2>Additional salary details</h2>\n<p><strong>Southwark is a borough that thrives on diversity, confidence, and ambition. With over 120 languages spoken and a young, multi-cultural population, we are committed to delivering a fairer future for all. If you want varied, challenging, and meaningful work in a fast-paced legal environment, this could be the role for you!<br><br>About Southwark Council</strong></p>\n<p>Southwark Council is the largest local authority social landlord in London, managing 55,000 homes lived in by 40% of Southwark’s residents. We are home to over 18,300 businesses including iconic London venues such as The Shard, The Tate Modern and Borough Market along with many social enterprises and we have a young, diverse, and growing population.<br><br>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.<br><br>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.<br><br><strong>Benefits and more information:</strong></p>\n<p><a href=\"https://jobs.southwark.gov.uk/why-us/\">Working for Southwark Council – Southwark<br><br></a>Salary Range: <strong>£48,618 - £55,710<br><br></strong>This post attracts an additional market factor payment of <strong>5%</strong> in addition to the annual salary applicable, and a hard to fill benefit payment of <strong>£2,327</strong> per annum that can be redeemed against gym membership, health insurance, season ticket purchase, bicycle purchase, additional voluntary contribution to pension, subscription, and professional fees.</p>\n<h2>Recruitment timetable</h2>\n<p><strong>Recruitment timetable:</strong></p>\n<p>Application Closing Date: <strong>11.59pm on the 6<sup>th</sup> of May 2025</strong></p>\n<p>Interview Date: <strong>The</strong><strong> week of 16<sup>th</sup> of June 2025<br><br></strong>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.<br><br>This is demonstrated through our council-wide ambitious commitment to tackle racial inequality in our communities and workforce through our Southwark Stands Together initiative.<br><br>We particularly welcome applications from members of the black, Asian and ethnic minority communities to increase representation at senior management level in the Council.</p>\n<p><strong>Guaranteed Interview Scheme</strong></p>\n<p>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:</p>\n<ul>\n<li>Members of the Armed Forces and veterans</li>\n<li>Are currently in care, or have previously been in care</li>\n<li>If you consider yourself to be disabled or if you have a long-term health condition.</li>\n</ul>\n<p>We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role, in which case we will move the key dates for the process. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.<br><br>#LI-PC1</p>\n<p>Attachments</p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https://emea3.recruitmentplatform.com//tlk/pages/fo/download_job_file.jsp?ID=PEHFK026203F3VBQB796G7VQF&nDocumentID=2422072&ptId=102919\">2024_Lawyer JD Gen Lit.docx</a></li>\n</ul>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£48,618 - £55,710","publishDate":"2025-04-04T10:18:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-05-06T22:59:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/85bc8827-858e-4033-bf5e-e84a154d8c12.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"1087441b-3111-4fa2-8c3e-ea7c46888fb5","title":"Assistant Lawyer","employer":"Southwark Council","department":"","location":"Southwark, London","locationType":2,"description":"<h2>The role</h2>\n<p>Are you a skilled and confident General Litigation Lawyer looking to take your career to the next level? Southwark Council’s In-House Litigation Team is now hiring an Assistant Lawyer to be part of a legal service that makes a tangible impact on the borough.<br><br>Southwark is a borough that thrives on diversity, confidence, and ambition. With over 120 languages spoken and a young, multi-cultural population, we are committed to delivering a fairer future for all. If you want varied, challenging, and meaningful work in a fast-paced legal environment, this could be the role for you!<br><br><strong>Why this role and Southwark?</strong></p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<strong>Work that matters:</strong> Handle diverse and high-profile Litigation cases that directly impact the local community.</li>\n<li>\n<strong>Career progression:</strong> Whether you are newly qualified or experienced, we offer development opportunities to enhance your legal career.</li>\n<li>\n<strong>Supportive environment:</strong> Join a collaborative team that values your legal expertise, innovation, and offers continuous learning.</li>\n</ul>\n<p><strong>As an Assistant Lawyer, you will:</strong></p>\n<ul>\n<li>Manage a diverse caseload of general litigation matters, including commercial and residential property disputes, contract issues, injunctions, and enforcement cases.</li>\n<li>Provide strategic and tactical legal advice, ensuring Southwark Council remains a leader in public service law.</li>\n<li>Represent the Council in complex and sensitive cases, including advocacy in court.</li>\n<li>Stay up to date with court rules, demonstrating strong file management and efficiency.</li>\n<li>Collaborate with officers at all levels to shape legal strategies and influence key decision-making.</li>\n<li>You’ll be instrumental in guiding our approach to legal challenges and ensuring that Southwark remains a leader in public service law.</li>\n</ul>\n<p><strong>How will you make an impact as our Assistant Lawyer?</strong><br><br>We’re looking for a practical, proactive, and results-driven lawyer who brings a blend of the following:</p>\n<ul>\n<li>Newly qualified or some post qualification experience as a Lawyer with relevant litigation experience, gained in legal practice.</li>\n<li>A current practising certificate as a Solicitor, Barrister, or CILEX Fellow (or eligibility to apply for one).</li>\n<li>Strong case management skills and the ability to handle a varied caseload effectively.</li>\n<li>Confident written and verbal communication, with a collaborative work ethic.</li>\n<li>Advocacy skills with a desire to represent the Council in court.</li>\n<li>The ability to quickly adapt to unfamiliar legal areas, becoming proficient with minimal supervision.</li>\n<li>A solid understanding of, or previous exposure to, public sector legal work.</li>\n<li>Commercial awareness and the ability to identify and successfully manage litigation risk.</li>\n<li>This role offers flexible home working blended with travel into our London Bridge HQ.</li>\n</ul>\n<h2>Additional salary details</h2>\n<p><strong>About Southwark Council</strong></p>\n<p>Southwark Council is the largest local authority social landlord in London, managing 55,000 homes lived in by 40% of Southwark’s residents. We are home to over 18,300 businesses including iconic London venues such as The Shard, The Tate Modern and Borough Market along with many social enterprises and we have a young, diverse, and growing population.<br><br>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.<br><br>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.<br><br><strong>Benefits and more information:</strong></p>\n<p><a href=\"https://jobs.southwark.gov.uk/why-us/\">Working for Southwark Council – Southwark<br><br></a>Salary Range: <strong>£44,430 - £51,663</strong></p>\n<h2>Recruitment timetable</h2>\n<p>Application Closing Date: <strong>11.59pm on the 6<sup>th</sup> of May 2025</strong></p>\n<p>Interview Date: <strong>The</strong><strong> week of 16<sup>th</sup> of June 2025<br><br></strong>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.<br><br>This is demonstrated through our council-wide ambitious commitment to tackle racial inequality in our communities and workforce through our Southwark Stands Together initiative.<br><br>We particularly welcome applications from members of the black, Asian and ethnic minority communities to increase representation at senior management level in the Council.</p>\n<p><strong>Guaranteed Interview Scheme</strong></p>\n<p>As part of our commitment to inclusion, we offer guaranteed interviews for specific groups of people. 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