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About the BoroughIn Sutton, there is much for us to be proud of both as a council and as a borough. This includes high levels of resident satisfaction, the quality of our services, our success in addressing our financial challenges to date, the way that we involve and engage with residents on key issues facing the borough, and the enthusiastic and motivated staff that we employ.&nbsp;Looking ahead, there are plans for the delivery of new homes and new schools and the London Cancer Hub is being developed, while the Council is also seen as a driving force within the South London Partnership of five outer south west London boroughs focused on strategic growth, regeneration and investment.All of this demonstrates a good track record and an authority that is ambitious and set to deliver more improvements for the borough. We've set out our vision for the future of Sutton in our corporate plan - Ambitious for Sutton. This strategic plan will shape the outcomes we achieve, the services we provide, and the impact we have on residents, to make Sutton a great place to live, work and raise a family.Situated in Zone 5, Sutton is less than 30 minutes by train from central London, and south and south west London are easily accessible by public transport. There are 10 train stations which serve key neighbourhoods within the borough providing direct connections to London Victoria, London Bridge, London Blackfriars and St Pancras International. Sutton also has direct rail connections with Epsom, Dorking, Guildford and Horsham, as well as Wimbledon for an interchange with the London Underground and West Croydon for the London Overground. There’s also an extensive road network which provides close and easy access to the M25 and M23.About the Service and TeamAdult Social Care is undergoing a significant transformation to address the rising demand for our services. We're implementing wide-ranging changes to improve care for adults and create positive working environments for our staff. We have new leaders and experienced managers who bring innovative ideas to the service and are driving meaningful changes throughout your service delivery. Our goal is to deliver exceptional care that enhances outcomes for our community whilst providing an inclusive, diverse and stable environment for staff to grow their career.Mental Health TeamWithin our boroughwide specialist service, there are three social work teams - The Transition Team, The Learning Disability Team, and the Mental Health Team.The Mental Health Team coordinates social care for individuals with complex mental health needs. Alongside delivering the AMHP service, the Mental Health Team also works closely with inpatient services promoting timely discharges for those in psychiatric admissions, coordinates community based support for individuals with social care needs related to their mental health, including S117 aftercare as well as meeting other statutory duties under the Care Act and providing Social Supervision to Conditionally Discharged clients.The AMHP roles are based within our full time dedicated AMHP service working out of Wallington alongside our health colleagues completing Mental Health Act assessments on a daily basis.&nbsp; However, there may be times when additional responsibilities under the Care Act may be required as part of the wider mental health service.&nbsp;&nbsp;About the Role and Our Ideal CandidateAs part of the transformation within the London Borough of Sutton’s Adult Social Care service, we are recruiting Approved Mental Health Practitioner (AMHP) within the Mental Health Team. Reporting to the Team Manager, you'll play a pivotal role in delivering top-quality, responsive care to individuals with mental health needs who require assessment under the Mental Health Act. The objective is to ensure that those in greatest need receive the support they require while safeguarding their rights and ensuring their safety. Your responsibilities will include:&nbsp;<ul><li>Conducting assessments under the Mental Health Act to accurately identify and address individuals' needs.</li><li>Collaborating with individuals, their families, and other professionals to create personalised care plans that foster recovery and well-being.</li></ul>As an AMHP, you advocate for the rights and preferences of the individuals under our care, ensuring their voices are heard and respected throughout the assessment and treatment process. You'll work hand in hand with service users, their families, and multidisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive care plans that address mental health needs and promote recovery and well-being. Given the nature of the role, resilience and the ability to manage stress and emotional demands are essential, as you'll be working with individuals experiencing mental health crises.&nbsp;If you can demonstrate empathy and maintain professionalism at all times, this role offers an opportunity to make a positive and meaningful impact on the lives of those we serve.This role presents an excellent opportunity for experienced and qualified Approved Mental Health Practitioner who are confident in their ability to work with individuals autonomously. Within your application you should demonstrate your skills, expertise and knowledge as well as:&nbsp;<ul><li>Demonstrating detailed knowledge of key legislation including the Mental Health Act, the Care Act 2014, the Mental Capacity Act, and the Human Rights Act.</li><li>Having a comprehensive understanding of the theoretical and legislative framework that underpins the Mental Health Code of Practice.</li><li>Direct experience of working with people experiencing mental health needs, including under the Care Act</li><li>Continued Professional Development within Mental Health Social Work&nbsp;</li><li>In possession of a valid warrant to practise as an AMHP and ensure the ongoing maintenance of this qualification</li><li>Professional Registration with Social Work England&nbsp;</li><li>A full driving licence and use of a vehicle</li></ul>If you are passionate about making a positive impact and possess the skills needed, we encourage you to apply. This role offers a rewarding opportunity to contribute to the well-being of our service users while furthering your professional development in a supportive environment.For more information about the role and/or an informal conversation, view the Role Profile or contact Karen Norton-Lamb, Team Manager at <a href="mailto:Karen.norton-lamb@sutton.gov.uk" target="_blank">Karen.norton-lamb@sutton.gov.uk</a>.Our Offer to YouAs an organisation that values and nurtures talent, we’re committed to helping you fulfil your potential and will offer you a supportive, friendly and collaborative environment to grow and develop your career and skills. We’re constantly striving to improve our ways of working so putting your ideas across - however big or small - will be fully encouraged and supported by your colleagues and our dynamic and experienced management team.In addition, we offer a modern and flexible working environment for our staff, supported by our IT infrastructure, including Google Chromebooks and Google Apps. Our Flexible Working - Smarter Working Scheme embraces new ways of working. It provides improved work life balance for our staff as it allows staff to work from a variety of locations and staff are not required to work within the office 5 days a week.Employees have access to a wide range of benefits, some of which include:<ul><li>Generous annual leave entitlement plus bank holidays (pro-rata if part-time working hours apply)</li><li>General Council Flexi-time (Please note, this applies to roles at grades 1-9 only)</li><li>Public Health Service Localised Flexi-time Scheme - accrual of up to 5 days per year&nbsp;</li><li>Three volunteering days per year in Sutton</li><li>Comprehensive learning and development programme</li><li>Local and national discounts for shopping, eating out and leisure activities</li><li>Interest free season ticket loans</li><li>Local Government Pension Scheme</li><li>Car parking scheme</li><li>Bicycle loan facilities and cycle to work scheme</li><li>Zip car scheme</li><li>Free eye tests and contribution towards glasses</li><li>Confidential wellbeing and counselling support</li><li>Subsidised gym membership</li></ul>Application ProcessPlease apply online outlining what skills, abilities and experience you can bring which makes you an ideal candidate for this role. Please ensure you refer to the requirements outlined in the job profile when completing your application.To support our diversity agenda and reduce the risk of bias in our recruitment activities, our short listing process completely anonymises personal information that can identify job applicants e.g. name, title etc. Our hiring managers review and short list applications based on the information provided as part of your application as to how well you meet the requirements and criteria for the role, as outlined in the job profile.The closing date is given as a guide. We reserve the right to close this vacancy once a sufficient number of applications has been received. Therefore, it is strongly advised that you complete and submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.Additional InformationWe pride ourselves on being a diverse, inclusive and welcoming Borough and we aim to create a workforce which reflects the community we serve - the key highlights from our recent Equalities Workforce Report can be seen <a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/1KGMTYxsYV0WkCbJAHTDyEDSVwv5YDX9A/view?usp=sharing" target="_blank">here.</a> We are respectful of difference and realise the positive value of diversity in our workforce. We welcome and encourage job applications from people of all backgrounds and particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic candidates and disabled candidates, as these groups are currently under-represented in our workforce. As part of our Disability Confident Committed status, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum/essential criteria for the role.We offer a range of family friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements, staff engagement forums, and inclusive staff networks who help drive our diversity agenda.The UK has introduced a new points-based immigration system affecting EU and Non-EU workers and sponsorship requirements. We advise checking the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.gov.uk/guidance/new-immigration-system-what-you-need-to-know" target="_blank">GOV.UK website</a>&nbsp;for right to work guidance.





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Kingston Upon Thames & Sutton Councils

Approved Mental Health Practitioner

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Please apply online via the 'Apply online' button which will take you to the Applicant Tracking System ('ATS') where, once you have applied, you can log on to your account to view the status of your application.&nbsp;
Please note, we do not accept CVs submitted without a fully completed online application form.
Please contact Recruitment Services on 01784 444263 (24hr answer phone) or email <a href="mailto:recruitment@spelthorne.gov.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@spelthorne.gov.uk</a> if you are having difficulty applying online.
Housing Visiting &amp; Finance Officer 
Salary £25,677 - £30,619 pa plus essential car user allowance
Temporary Contract - 24 Months
36 hours per week
We are currently looking for a well-organised, self-motivated, strong team player, who has the ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines, to join our busy Housing Options team.
Your main duties will include checking and passing invoices for payment as well as providing various admin duties when required.
Home visits will also be a requirement to collect documents, agree repayment plans, chase debt or where fraud is suspected.
In return we can offer excellent conditions of service with a benefits package that includes flexible working hours, pension scheme, free parking and at least 23 days’ paid leave per year.
This post is identified as a hybrid post supporting both office and home working in line with Spelthorne Borough Council’s policy. The post holder will be required to attend the office in line with a rota and any service requirements.
Please note that as part of the employment checks, this post has an essential car user allowance attached to it. A valid driving licence, and access to a vehicle insured for business use will be required.
Spelthorne Borough Council use the Microsoft Authenticator app as a secure way of accessing our network.&nbsp; Successful candidates will be required to use their own mobile device to download and use Authenticator.
The ability to converse at ease with customers and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for customer facing posts.&nbsp; These posts fall within the scope of the Code of Practice on English language requirement for public sector workers.&nbsp; The Council, therefore, has a statutory duty under Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016 to ensure that post holders have a command of spoken English sufficient for the effective performance of the job requirements. If you have any queries or would like to discuss this further, please contact Human Resources.
Please note as part of the employment checks this post will subject to a basic Disclosure &amp; Barring Service (DBS) check.
Closing date:&nbsp; Friday 08 August 2025 (Noon)
Interview date: Monday 18 August 2025
For full information and to apply online, go to <a href="http://www.surreyjobs.info" target="_blank">www.surreyjobs.info</a> or <a href="http://www.spelthorne.gov.uk/jobs" target="_blank">www.spelthorne.gov.uk/jobs</a> alternatively, please contact Recruitment Services on (01784 444263 (24hr answer phone) quoting reference number 1268.

Unfortunately, we are unable to reply to all candidates.&nbsp; If we have not contacted, you within 3 weeks of the closing date then your application has been unsuccessful.
All shortlisted applicants will be contacted via email after the closing date. CVs can only be accepted in support of a completed application form.

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Spelthorne Borough Council

Housing Visiting and Finance Officer

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There has never been a more exciting time to join Wirral Council. We’ve got ambitious targets to meet and to achieve everything we have promised to our residents, we need people who are ready to deliver the very best for our communities and show how they can #BeTheDifference. Our vision is to secure the best possible future for our residents, defined by the community prosperity we create and supported by our excellent people and services. If you strive to #BeTheDifference and want to be at the heart of our change and improvement journey, then this could be the perfect job for you.
Active Places Manager – 3 roles.
About the Role: 
Active Wirral are seeking 3 x Active Places Managers to support the Active Wirral management team with the ongoing service transformation. The modernisation of the management and support workforce within the Active Wirral service follows recommendations from a leading UK leisure consultancy.
The modernisation focuses on strengthening the operational management, facility and sports management and operational support workforce within the service. The service seeks to optimise efficiencies, whilst making meaningful saving towards the councils Medium Term Financial Plan.
The role will support and embed the principles of place-based working, including operational delivery that aligns with local priorities across Wirral’s communities, ensuring leisure facilities are active contributors to tackling inactivity, health inequalities and social isolation.
Active Wirral is responsible for the management and operations of 10 sports and leisure facilities across the Borough.
About the candidate: 
You will lead a team of Team Leaders and Duty Managers to deliver high quality sports and physical activities across the indoor and outdoor facilities and ensure the provision of safe, quality and customer focused service, delivering outcomes for customers through optimising value and best practice.
For an informal discussion about this exciting opportunity please contact – Joe Wilson or Neil Price, Deputy Operations Managers for Active Wirral on 0151 606 2010. Alternatively, the following email addresses: <a href="mailto:josephwilson@wirral.gov.uk" target="_blank">josephwilson@wirral.gov.uk</a> or <a href="mailto:neilprice@wirral.gov.uk" target="_blank">neilprice@wirral.gov.uk</a>
Interviews to take place week commencing 1st September 2025.
This post requires a DBS check. The Safer Recruitment &amp; Employment Policy and the Disclosures for Recruitment Procedure can be found at: <a href="https://www.wirral.gov.uk/jobs-and-training/job-vacancies/safer-recruitment-and-employment" target="_blank">https://www.wirral.gov.uk/jobs-and-training/job-vacancies/safer-recruit…</a>
If you are a Wirral resident, are unemployed or out of work, and require help with your application, please contact Involve Northwest’s employment and skills team on <a href="mailto:info@involvenorthwest.org.uk" target="_blank">info@involvenorthwest.org.uk</a> or contact 0151 644 4500 or 0151 652 4349.
If you’re already a Wirral Council employee, and as part of our Talent Strategy, we’re committed to strengthening opportunities for our people to learn, grow, progress, and thrive. For many of you, this may be preparing and applying for your next role with us, and we're passionate about ensuring you feel supported throughout your internal recruitment experience. Please get in touch if you want to know more about some of the ways in which we could support you by emailing <a href="mailto:recruitment@wirral.gov.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@wirral.gov.uk</a>
Working at Wirral
You’ll also want to know what it’s like to work here so, as a start:
Our values are more than just pieces of paper on our walls! We’ve all played a role in developing these, so they reflect the immense pride we have in what we do, what matters to us, what inspires us and inform how we think, approach things, and behave.
We believe in ensuring staff are well looked after, staff wellbeing is a priority for us. We’re serious about recognising and rewarding people for the great things they do. You’ll benefit from our track record of developing, growing, and investing in our people.
We have a range of staff benefits including staff discounts, an excellent pension scheme which includes a generous employer contribution rate, immediate life cover and ill-health protection. We have a strong flexible working approach, hybrid working, family-friendly employment initiatives and an annual leave package starting with 28 days leave plus public holidays.
We have an inclusive, engaged culture, everyone has a voice, everyone is valued for their contribution and understands the role they play in delivering our strategic priorities.
Each voice is heard, each contribution valued. We embrace diversity in our workforce and recognise it is critical to our success. We support an inclusive culture that champions differences and nurtures a sense of belonging. We encourage people from diverse backgrounds, who share our values and our commitment to inclusion to apply for roles with us.
We want you to be your best at work, we create the conditions to help you thrive and we mirror this in our recruitment process. If you’d like us to do anything differently during the recruitment process to make it barrier-free and as accessible as possible please contact <a href="mailto:recruitment@wirral.gov.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@wirral.gov.uk</a>
Please note that in accordance with the Council’s policy, employees who are in a formal redeployment situation will be considered in the first instance for all vacancies.
It is Council policy not to re-appoint any employee who has left under the terms of the Council's Early Voluntary Retirement (EVR) scheme or who have left with a voluntary severance (VS) package, unless in exceptional circumstances.
Applications will be accepted until midnight on the closing date.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy earlier than the specified date should we receive sufficient applications.
Applications can only be accepted through the Jobs page following registration.&nbsp; Forms received via the post will not be processed.
All applicants invited to interview must evidence their right to work in the UK.&nbsp; Details of required documents can be found by clicking the link at the bottom of the Jobs page.
The job description and other supporting documents will not be accessible once the vacancy closing date has passed so if a copy is required you should download it now.
We do not accept applications or CV’s from recruitment agencies, unless otherwise stated. Therefore, any candidates submitted via a recruitment agency will not be considered for this role.

Wirral Metropolitan Borough Council

Active Places Manager

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This post offers an exciting opportunity to enter the leisure industry and work in our award-winning Salt Ayre Leisure Centre.
In this role you will:
Work as part of the Health &amp; Fitness team to meet the expectations of members to deliver the Health &amp; Fitness programme.&nbsp;
Provide personalised fitness training and guidance to clients, helping them achieve their health and fitness goals.&nbsp;
Work closely with individuals to assess their needs, monitor progress, and adjust training plans accordingly.
Foster a positive, supportive environment that encourages fitness, well-being and sustained lifestyle changes.
Ensure the facilities are well maintained, clean and fit for purpose.
This role requires expertise in exercise science, the ability to create customised fitness plans, and a strong focus on client motivation and safety.
Your responsibilities will include:
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<li>Conduct fitness assessments for new and returning clients to understand their current fitness levels, goals&nbsp;and medical history.</li>
<li>Demonstrate exercises and technique to clients, ensuring proper form to prevent injury</li>
<li>Provide general nutritional and wellness advice to complement exercise routines</li>
<li>Motivate clients, fostering a supportive and encouraging training environment</li>
<li>Ensure the gym is clean, safe and organised, following all safety protocols and procedures</li>
<li>Stay updated on the latest fitness trends, certifications and best practices</li>
<li>Address client enquiries regarding fitness, nutrition, and lifestyle in a professional and informed manner</li>
<li>Carry out promotional activities such as outreach activities, attending partner events, member socials,&nbsp;challenges, and producing regular Facebook / Social Media content.</li>
<li>Ensure customers are adhering to the members code of conduct</li>
<li>Carry out regular maintenance work on the fitness equipment following appropriate training.</li>
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This is a casual post, hours of work will be offered as and when they become available. You will be offered work / shifts based around the centre opening times; 6:00am to 11:00pm Monday to Friday and 8.00am-8.00pm at weekends.&nbsp; The current salary for this post is £12.60 per hour.
The ability to obtain an enhanced clearance with the Disclosure and Barring Service is essential.
About You
You will identify with our organisational values of Pride, Ownership, Working Together and Ambition.
Lancaster City Council has unanimously declared a climate emergency and will therefore work towards reducing carbon emissions to net-zero by 2030. As part of this role, you will be expected to participate and work towards reducing both carbon emissions and the impacts of climate change.
We are an Investor in People, Forces Friendly employer, and an Armed Forces Covenant committed organisation. We welcome applications from defence reserves and other members of our armed forces community. We are an inclusive employer and welcome applications from all parts of our community.
At Lancaster City Council we aim to have a diverse workforce that is representative of the district that we serve and provide a working environment where each employee feels able to bring their whole self to work. We welcome applications from all sections of our community and provide several supportive and inclusive workplace networks and safe spaces for employees to feel connected. Our workplace wellbeing strategy drives our commitment to staff wellbeing initiatives and ensuring that our organisation is a great place to work for all.
We are a disability confident committed employer.
Please note that due to the volume of applications we receive we are unable to update all applicants individually. If you do not receive a response from us within 2 weeks of the closing date, then your application will have unfortunately been unsuccessful in progressing to interview.
Interview date: TBC

Lancaster City Council

Casual Health and Fitness Assistant x2

Our Story:Halton is a vibrant local authority with a rich history and heritage, featuring two iconic bridges that connect communities across the River Mersey. Located in Cheshire, Halton boasts excellent transport links between Liverpool and Manchester, as well as close proximity to both Liverpool John Lennon and Manchester Airports. Our progressive community strategy aims to bring about meaningful, long-term improvements that enhance lives. It’s an exciting time to join us as we develop new policies and transform the way people access services.We are immensely proud that when asked what’s great about working for Halton, the most popular response from our workforce has been ‘our colleagues’. Our Team:Halton Supported Housing Network is a group of 18 houses across Runcorn and Widnes, providing accommodation and support for adults with learning and physical disabilities in the community.We are putting people first and focusing on what people with a disability can do as opposed to what they cannot; supporting people in such a diverse way is one of the main reasons why Halton Supported Housing Network has won national awards.We believe that people with a disability should be the drivers in their lives not the passengers; therefore person centred support workers need to support and engage people to take the lead in living in their own homes. The service has multiple vacancies for committed individuals to act in the capacity of Support Worker, promoting people with disabilities to engage in all aspects of their daily living and links into meaningful opportunities within their local community.We have several permanent roles available, ranging in hours per week so whatever your situation we feel we could have the right position for you, to enable you to enjoy a positive work/life balance.Your Contributions:1. Support tenants to achieve the objectives identified in their Person-Centred Plan, maximising their independence. Following tenants individual risk assessments/support plans that are in place in relation to any challenging behaviour. this will include planned and unplanned care responding to individuals alarm calls/ systems. 2. Support tenants to prepare meals, undertake household tasks, including self-care. Flexibility to work alternative hours to support this is required. Support tenants to access the community .3. Assist and support tenants to manage their finances daily record all transactions on individual budget sheets, ensuring that tenants monies and budget sheets balance. Follow HSHN finance policy and procedures. 4. Complete all mandatory training and attend any person or job specific training relative to the post if requested by your line manager 5. Receive, check, and book in monthly medication from the pharmacy. Dispose correctly of any old medication. Report any discrepancies immediately to Duty. Administer, record and order ability to follow HBC policies.Our Offer:Aside from working with a great team, our employees have access to a fantastic range of benefits, including:<ul><li>A generous annual holiday allowance starting at 34 days per year (including bank holidays), increasing with long service</li><li>Membership of our defined benefit, salary-linked Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) with generous employer contributions</li><li>3 x Salary Life Cover via Local Government Pension Scheme</li><li>Investment in your personal development </li><li>Free Car Parking at HBC sites </li><li>Flexible working arrangements </li><li>Car leasing schemes</li></ul> Next Steps:At Halton Borough Council, we want all of our candidates to feel well-informed so if you would like to have an informal chat about this role, please contact Emma Berrington (Principle Manager) on 0151-511-6965 or Margaret Myler (Assistant Manager) on 0151 511 6439Interviews To be held week commencing 18th August 2025 TBC (likely 20/21 August 2025)At Halton Borough Council we want to ensure that our communities are represented across our workforce and a vital part of this is to encourage diversity in all respects. We are committed to making our recruitment practices barrier-free and tailored to best suit the needs and strength of the individual. This includes making adjustments for people with a disability, neurodiversity or with long-term health conditions. If you require accommodations, please reach out during the recruitment process so that we can make this the best possible experience for you – <a href="mailto:resourcing@halton.gov.uk" target="_blank">resourcing@halton.gov.uk</a>Please refer to the attached Job Profile for further information about the role and our values.We reserve the right to close this vacancy earlier than the specified date should we receive sufficient applications. If you’re interested, please complete your application as early as possible.We look forward to receiving your application!Please refer to the attached Job Profile for further information about the role and our values.We reserve the right to close this vacancy earlier than the specified date should we receive sufficient applications. If you’re interested, please complete your application as early as possible. We look forward to receiving your application!





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Halton Borough Council

Halton Borough Council's Plan

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About the BoroughThis special place in South West London between the capital and the country has been a Royal borough longer than anywhere else - it is where the first kings of England were crowned.Today it is a vibrant and diverse borough, with a long history and strong cultural and community heritage. Kingston's riverside location, fantastic retail offer, historic market place and church, parks and gardens all make Kingston town centre the vibrant space it is, and each of our district town centres (Surbiton, New Malden, Tolworth and Chessington) have something unique to offer.Situated in Zone 6, Kingston is among the best-connected town centres in London – with direct train links from Kingston and Surbiton stations to Clapham Junction and London Waterloo, as well as Wimbledon for an interchange with the London Underground and Tramlink.Kingston’s people are innovative and entrepreneurial, and have a strong sense of community pride. The borough has been home to great industry and creativity for many years, reflected in assets such as the Rose Theatre, the International Youth Arts Festival and Kingston University, which boasts more new graduate business start-ups than any other.We have seen tremendous generosity and compassion within our communities, particularly in response to COVID-19, which is a demonstration of Kingston’s key strength. The council offers a strong level of support to vulnerable groups and those who need additional support, which has also increased significantly as a result of the pandemic. Like most places, the average age of our population is rising as more people are living longer, so we are working closely with residents to help them maintain their independence and further improve the cost effectiveness of our service to meet the ongoing rise in demand.Kingston is home to people from diverse and interesting cultures and backgrounds, which helps to create the rich sense of community shared across the borough. In particular, Kingston has a large Sri Lankan Tamil community and is home to more people from Korea than any other part of the UK.About the Service and TeamYou will be part of the Culture and Heritage team within the Council working within the Library Service.&nbsp; We are in the process of great transformation, breaking down silos, working on an exciting programme making the borough a destination place for culture and heritage.&nbsp;&nbsp;Kingston Library Service is continually transforming.&nbsp; We have updated our frontline services and are now changing the way we engage with Kingston residents, communities and partners.&nbsp; We are actively looking to help engage, enable and empower our communities, working collaboratively with partners.&nbsp; Part of this work is the development of the Community Hubs initiative which you will play an active part in.We have a successful digital offer which goes from strength to strength and is recognised within the wider community.&nbsp; It has been acknowledged that culture is critical to health and wellbeing, the local economy and regeneration projects.We have an extensive activities programme for all ages, which you will play a role in supporting, assisting and promoting.&nbsp;&nbsp;We are always looking at new ways of working, new technologies to help support our customers and give an efficient service.&nbsp;About the Role and Our Ideal Candidate<ul><li>To work alongside colleagues to provide a vibrant, efficient, friendly, customer focused library service putting the customer at the centre of library service activity.</li><li>To work flexibly undertaking routine tasks such as shelving, issuing and discharging library material. Actively promote the use of self-service to customers, assisting customers to use it and answer customer enquiries and support customers with ICT&nbsp;</li><li>To promote and support a range of library activities including reading, learning opportunities, digital and online resources and assist with maintaining a high standard of presentation in the library covering stock, information provision and displays</li><li>To work flexibly across branches and provide cover in other libraries as required</li><li>To calculate relevant charges and fees and handle all form of payments from the public ensuring that income is properly accounted for</li><li>To lead library events and activities including ICT learning and digital inclusion sessions, Book Groups, Baby Rhymetimes, class visits</li><li>To assist with library community engagement events and activities e.g. Neighbourhood Festivals, World Book Night, Summer Reading Challenge, which may involve some evening work and working outside the library building</li></ul>Skills &amp; Qualities<ul><li>Communicate clearly, confidently and appropriately with colleagues and customers using the best methods of communication for the task.</li></ul><ul><li>Demonstrate agility and adaptability in mindset and ways of working, demonstrating innovation and creativity</li></ul>Essential experience<ul><li>Good Communication skills</li><li>Good level of English and Maths</li></ul>&nbsp;Desirable experience<ul><li>Customer Service experience</li></ul>Minimum / essential requirements -&nbsp;<ul><li>Ability to carry and shelf stock at high and low levels and to move furniture when necessary&nbsp;</li><li>Ability to understand, communicate and interact confidently with customers&nbsp;</li><li>Knowledge, experience of using IT equipment and software </li></ul>Our Offer to YouAs an organisation that values and nurtures talent, we’re committed to helping you fulfil your potential and will offer you a supportive, friendly and collaborative environment to grow and develop your career and skills. We’re constantly striving to improve our ways of working so putting your ideas across however big or small; will be fully encouraged and supported by your colleagues and our dynamic and experienced management team.In addition we offer a modern and flexible working environment for our staff supported by our IT infrastructure, Google Chromebooks and Google Apps, which have acted as a key enabler for collaborative and streamlined working. We operate hybrid working, a flexible working model which allows staff to work from a variety of locations and staff are not required to work within the office 5 days a week. It enables staff to achieve a work life balance whilst still meeting the needs of the organisation.Employees have access to a wide range of benefits, some of which include:<ul><li>Generous annual leave entitlement plus bank holidays (pro-rata if part-time working hours apply)</li><li>Three volunteering days per year in Kingston</li><li>Flexible and agile working arrangements</li><li>Comprehensive learning and development programme</li><li>Discounts on a range of local shops, restaurants, gyms and leisure centres</li><li>Interest free season ticket loans</li><li>Local Government Pension Scheme</li><li>Bicycle loan facilities and cycle to work scheme</li><li>Zip car scheme</li><li>Free eye tests and contribution towards glasses</li><li>Confidential wellbeing and counselling support</li><li>Subsidised gym membership</li></ul>Application ProcessPlease apply online outlining what skills, abilities and experience you can bring which makes you an ideal candidate for this role. Please ensure you refer to the requirements outlined in the job profile when completing your application. The closing date is given as a guide. We reserve the right to close this vacancy once a sufficient number of applications has been received. Therefore, it is strongly advised that you complete and submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.&nbsp;We are committed to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) so all personal information that can identify job applicants e.g. name, title etc is completely anonymised during the shortlisting process. Our hiring managers review applications based on the knowledge, skills and experience demonstrated in your application, and how well these match the job profile. Our HR Shared Service with Sutton Council was recently recognised nationally for having the ‘Best Inclusion and Diversity Programme’ at the PPMA Excellence in People Management Awards 2023, something that we’re incredibly proud of.Hiring managers are encouraged to ensure that their interview panel is diverse, and representative of a range of protected characteristics, to help remove unconscious bias and ensure candidates are treated fairly during the selection process. Some characteristics may not be obvious, but our panels are diverse wherever possible. We have a number of measures in place to inform and support our approach, including mandatory EDI and unconscious bias training for all staff, safer recruitment training for diverse panel members, engaging with our staff networks and encouraging allyship. We are fully committed to removing barriers and enhancing the diversity of our workforce.Additional InformationWe are proud to be a diverse and welcoming Borough. Our aim is to create a workforce which reflects the community we serve, and staff feel a sense of belonging. We celebrate and respect differences and appreciate the value of having a diverse workforce. We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, particularly Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic, and disabled candidates, as these groups are currently under-represented in our workforce.As a Disability Confident employer, we are committed to thinking differently about disability and taking action to improve how we recruit, retain and develop disabled people. We guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum essential criteria for a role.We offer a range of family friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements, staff engagement forums and inclusive staff networks who help drive our diversity agenda.We are an accredited London Living Wage Employer and this means that everyone working at the Royal Borough of Kingston, regardless of whether they are permanent employees or third-party contractors and suppliers receive the London Living Wage. The real Living Wage is higher than the government’s minimum, or National Living Wage, and is an independently calculated hourly rate of pay that is based on the actual cost of living.The UK has introduced a new points-based immigration system affecting EU and Non-EU workers and sponsorship requirements. We advise checking the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.gov.uk/guidance/new-immigration-system-what-you-need-to-know" target="_blank">GOV.UK website</a>&nbsp;for right to work guidance.





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Royal Borough of Kingston Upon Thames

Customer Service Officer

About the BoroughThis special place in South West London between the capital and the country has been a Royal borough longer than anywhere else - it is where the first kings of England were crowned.Today it is a vibrant and diverse borough, with a long history and strong cultural and community heritage. Kingston's riverside location, fantastic retail offer, historic market place and church, parks and gardens all make Kingston town centre the vibrant space it is, and each of our district town centres (Surbiton, New Malden, Tolworth and Chessington) have something unique to offer.Situated in Zone 6, Kingston is among the best-connected town centres in London – with direct train links from Kingston and Surbiton stations to Clapham Junction and London Waterloo, as well as Wimbledon for an interchange with the London Underground and Tramlink.Kingston’s people are innovative and entrepreneurial, and have a strong sense of community pride. The borough has been home to great industry and creativity for many years, reflected in assets such as the Rose Theatre, the International Youth Arts Festival and Kingston University, which boasts more new graduate business start-ups than any other.We have seen tremendous generosity and compassion within our communities, particularly in response to COVID-19, which is a demonstration of Kingston’s key strength. The council offers a strong level of support to vulnerable groups and those who need additional support, which has also increased significantly as a result of the pandemic. Like most places, the average age of our population is rising as more people are living longer, so we are working closely with residents to help them maintain their independence and further improve the cost effectiveness of our service to meet the ongoing rise in demand.Kingston is home to people from diverse and interesting cultures and backgrounds, which helps to create the rich sense of community shared across the borough. In particular, Kingston has a large Sri Lankan Tamil community and is home to more people from Korea than any other part of the UK.About the Service and TeamThe ASC Commissioning Team is at the heart of delivering better outcomes for Kingston residents. We're not just about ticking boxes; we're about transforming how we support people to live independent and fulfilling lives.This is your chance to:<ul><li>Work on key projects that will transform the way we deliver adult social care services.</li><li>Work collaboratively with system partners to help co-design services that truly meet the needs of our diverse communities, in a challenging financial context.</li><li>Embrace a flexible and supportive environment where your ideas are valued and your contributions make a real impact.</li></ul>As part of the ASC Strategy &amp; Transformation team, you'll be at the forefront of:<ul><li>Developing impactful strategies that ensure high-quality, value-for-money services are available for years to come.</li><li>Exploring new approaches and embedding good practice in social care, from technology-enabled solutions to strength based preventative support.</li><li>Building strong relationships with residents, providers, and other stakeholders to ensure their voices are heard.</li></ul>What we offer:<ul><li>The opportunity to make a real difference to the lives of Kingston residents..</li><li>A challenging and rewarding role with opportunities for professional development.</li><li>A supportive and inclusive working environment, with hybrid working opportunities.</li><li>Competitive salary and benefits package. (see Our Offer To You below)</li></ul> Please refer to the attached structure chart to view the team's structure within the service.About the Role and Our Ideal CandidateWe are seeking passionate Commissioners to join our innovative Strategic Commissioning Team. We are looking for experienced professionals to play a key role in commissioning high-quality, person-centred social care services across the Older People portfolio. The two roles advertised are:<ul><li>Older People &amp; Carers Commissioner - incl commissioning services supporting older people (including day services, information and advice and early help support) and carers&nbsp;</li><li>Integration Commissioner - incl commissioning for home readiness, reablement and equipment services and managing the Better Care Fund</li></ul>In these exciting roles, you will play a crucial part in shaping the future of social care within your designated portfolio. You will be responsible for:<ul><li>Supporting the development and implementation of commissioning strategies aligned with our Whole Lifecycle approach and local health and care priorities.</li><li>Building and maintaining strong relationships with key stakeholders, including providers, community organisations, and service users.</li><li>Supporting the management of budgets and ensuring value for money across commissioned services.</li><li>Monitoring and evaluating service performance &amp; impact and identifying areas for improvement.</li><li>Developing innovative approaches to service delivery and supporting their implementation.</li><li>Working effectively as part of a high-performing team to achieve shared goals.</li></ul>What we're looking for:<ul><li>Proven experience in health or social care, ideally in a public sector / NHS environment, in areas such as commissioning, transformation, project management, or service delivery.</li><li>Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to analyse data and identify key issues.</li><li>Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to build and maintain effective relationships.</li><li>A commitment to improving the health and wellbeing of our communities.</li><li>A strong understanding of health and social care needs and the local context</li></ul>Please be clear in your application which role(s) you’d like to be considered for and why.&nbsp;Please contact Julia McDonald, Head of Service for ASC Strategy Transformation and Partnerships (<a href="mailto:julia.mcdonald@kingston.gov.uk" target="_blank">julia.mcdonald@kingston.gov.uk</a>) for an informal conversation about these opportunities.Our Offer to YouAs an organisation that values and nurtures talent, we’re committed to helping you fulfil your potential and will offer you a supportive, friendly and collaborative environment to grow and develop your career and skills. We’re constantly striving to improve our ways of working so putting your ideas across however big or small; will be fully encouraged and supported by your colleagues and our dynamic and experienced management team.In addition we offer a modern and flexible working environment for our staff supported by our IT infrastructure, Google Chromebooks and Google Apps, which have acted as a key enabler for collaborative and streamlined working. We operate hybrid working, a flexible working model which allows staff to work from a variety of locations and staff are not required to work within the office 5 days a week. It enables staff to achieve a work life balance whilst still meeting the needs of the organisation.Employees have access to a wide range of benefits, some of which include:<ul><li>Generous annual leave entitlement plus bank holidays (pro-rata if part-time working hours apply)</li><li>Three volunteering days per year in Kingston</li><li>Flexible and agile working arrangements</li><li>Comprehensive learning and development programme</li><li>Discounts on a range of local shops, restaurants, gyms and leisure centres</li><li>Interest free season ticket loans</li><li>Local Government Pension Scheme</li><li>Bicycle loan facilities and cycle to work scheme</li><li>Zip car scheme</li><li>Free eye tests and contribution towards glasses</li><li>Confidential wellbeing and counselling support</li><li>Subsidised gym membership</li></ul>Application ProcessPlease apply online outlining what skills, abilities and experience you can bring which makes you an ideal candidate for this role. Please ensure you refer to the requirements outlined in the job profile when completing your application. The closing date is given as a guide. We reserve the right to close this vacancy once a sufficient number of applications has been received. Therefore, it is strongly advised that you complete and submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.&nbsp;We are committed to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) so all personal information that can identify job applicants e.g. name, title etc is completely anonymised during the shortlisting process. Our hiring managers review applications based on the knowledge, skills and experience demonstrated in your application, and how well these match the job profile. Our HR Shared Service with Sutton Council was recently recognised nationally for having the ‘Best Inclusion and Diversity Programme’ at the PPMA Excellence in People Management Awards 2023, something that we’re incredibly proud of.Hiring managers are encouraged to ensure that their interview panel is diverse, and representative of a range of protected characteristics, to help remove unconscious bias and ensure candidates are treated fairly during the selection process. Some characteristics may not be obvious, but our panels are diverse wherever possible. We have a number of measures in place to inform and support our approach, including mandatory EDI and unconscious bias training for all staff, safer recruitment training for diverse panel members, engaging with our staff networks and encouraging allyship. We are fully committed to removing barriers and enhancing the diversity of our workforce.Additional InformationWe are proud to be a diverse and welcoming Borough. Our aim is to create a workforce which reflects the community we serve, and staff feel a sense of belonging. We celebrate and respect differences and appreciate the value of having a diverse workforce. We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, particularly Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic, and disabled candidates, as these groups are currently under-represented in our workforce.As a Disability Confident employer, we are committed to thinking differently about disability and taking action to improve how we recruit, retain and develop disabled people. We guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum essential criteria for a role.We offer a range of family friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements, staff engagement forums and inclusive staff networks who help drive our diversity agenda.We are an accredited London Living Wage Employer and this means that everyone working at the Royal Borough of Kingston, regardless of whether they are permanent employees or third-party contractors and suppliers receive the London Living Wage. The real Living Wage is higher than the government’s minimum, or National Living Wage, and is an independently calculated hourly rate of pay that is based on the actual cost of living.The UK has introduced a new points-based immigration system affecting EU and Non-EU workers and sponsorship requirements. We advise checking the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.gov.uk/guidance/new-immigration-system-what-you-need-to-know" target="_blank">GOV.UK website</a>&nbsp;for right to work guidance.





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Adult Social Care Commissioners

About the BoroughJoining us, you get to work for not just one high performing London Borough, but two.Sutton and Kingston councils have a number of shared services serving both authorities, with some teams and roles more focussed on one Council than the other, but the majority are shared across both, meaning you get multiple opportunities to learn from a wider pool of activities and two different political bodies.&nbsp;We work flexibly in both Sutton and Kingston offices, and support working at home or flexible working patterns that enable you to tailor your working and personal life. We provide the equipment and tools to enable you to work flexibly, and in return ask you to use that flexibility to be creative and ambitious in the services we deliver.There are some really exciting things happening in both Sutton and Kingston. We are developing the London Cancer Hub, a world leading cancer research and treatment hub that will bring together professionals from across different sectors to identify and test new treatments and therapies. We are undertaking the largest housing regeneration programme ever delivered in Kingston, building new energy efficient housing that will transform some of our oldest Council owned housing. Both boroughs have publicly committed to doing what they can to tackle the climate emergency and are investing in new technologies and societal change that will help bring carbon emissions down and improve our climate impact.You should choose Sutton and Kingston if you are looking for an opportunity that will challenge you to deliver more, support you to achieve personal ambitions, and expect you to put borough residents at the heart of what you do.Sutton is a well connected attractive part of London that has a reputation for excellent schools, green and leafy open spaces, and a history that drives a thriving heritage and culture offer through our museums and libraries. The Council is controlled by a long established Liberal Democrat Administration and has high ambitions set out in its corporate plan “Ambitious for Sutton”, that will ensure Sutton remains a great place to live, work and raise a family. The Council plays a leading role in a number of local partnerships and places great emphasis on engaging effectively with its residents, listening to local voices and making their message heard across London Government.Kingston is a beautiful Royal borough with a historic setting on the banks of the Thames with excellent schools and a bustling retail centre, all surrounded by open green spaces such as Richmond Park and Bushey Park, former recreation grounds for Tudor Kings and Queens. The Council is controlled by a Liberal Democrat Administration and has a council plan “Greener, Fairer, Safer, Together”, that sets out a vision to be a vibrant, diverse and inclusive borough where residents are active, empowered, engaged and able to remain independent and resilient. The Council engages with residents through a number of forums and events through the year, and like Sutton plays a leading role in developing the South West Region of London.About the Service and TeamThe Shared Finance Service ambition is to add value, inspire success and this role is part of the Shared Finance Service (SFS) team collectively responsible for delivering SFS activities to realise this ambition.&nbsp;The Client Finance Team within the Shared Finance Service comprises of Appointeeship and deputyship functions, and protection of property functions. &nbsp;As the Client Finance Officer you will act as a corporate appointee for welfare benefits for certain vulnerable service users in accordance with Council procedures. Key roles will include working with service users and support workers to ensure that all service users receive their full benefit entitlement and providing training and guidance to staff on welfare benefits and financial procedures. You will work closely with the Care Managers and where appropriate Housing Finance Rent Recovery Teams to ensure that appointees in owned and managed properties do not accrue rent arrears.&nbsp;About the Role and Our Ideal CandidateThe role sits in our Shared Finance Service Hub in Sutton.&nbsp; It is a hybrid role with a requirement to work from the office at least two days a week, with Thursday being a fixed whole team office day. You will be working in a small team of four people currently. The team carries out essential duties of acting as a corporate appointee and/or deputy for vulnerable adults who lack capacity to manage their own finances. You will have your own caseload of clients and also assist in ad hoc project work and take part in team duty rotas as requested by your line manager. You may need to assist social workers or your team members to visit clients/client sites on an ad hoc basis.We are looking for someone with strong welfare benefits knowledge who has experience working in a customer facing environment. You will need to have good communication skills and be a team player. Knowledge of the Care Act, Mental Capacity Act.&nbsp;&nbsp;Our Offer to YouAs an organisation that values and nurtures talent, we’re committed to helping you fulfil your potential and will offer you a supportive, friendly and collaborative environment to grow and develop your career and skills. We’re constantly striving to improve our ways of working so putting your ideas across - however big or small - will be fully encouraged and supported by your colleagues and our dynamic and experienced management team.In addition, we offer a modern and flexible working environment for our staff, supported by our IT infrastructure, including Google Chromebooks and Google Apps. Our Flexible Working - Smarter Working Scheme embraces new ways of working. It provides improved work life balance for our staff as it allows staff to work from a variety of locations and staff are not required to work within the office 5 days a week.Employees have access to a wide range of benefits, some of which include:<ul><li>Generous annual leave entitlement plus bank holidays (pro-rata if part-time working hours apply)</li><li>Flexi-time (Please note, this applies to roles at grades 1-9 only)</li><li>Three volunteering days per year in Sutton or Kingston</li><li>Comprehensive learning and development programme</li><li>Local and national discounts for shopping, eating out and leisure activities</li><li>Interest free season ticket loans</li><li>Local Government Pension Scheme</li><li>Car parking scheme</li><li>Bicycle loan facilities and cycle to work scheme</li><li>Zip car scheme</li><li>Free eye tests and contribution towards glasses</li><li>Confidential wellbeing and counselling support</li><li>Subsidised gym membership</li></ul>Application ProcessPlease apply online outlining what skills, abilities and experience you can bring which makes you an ideal candidate for this role. Please ensure you refer to the requirements outlined in the job profile when completing your application. The closing date is given as a guide. We reserve the right to close this vacancy once a sufficient number of applications has been received. Therefore, it is strongly advised that you complete and submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.&nbsp;Additional InformationWe pride ourselves on being a diverse, inclusive and welcoming Borough and we aim to create a workforce which reflects the community we serve - the key highlights from our recent Equalities Workforce Report can be seen&nbsp;<a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/1KGMTYxsYV0WkCbJAHTDyEDSVwv5YDX9A/view?usp=sharing" target="_blank">here.</a>&nbsp;We are respectful of difference and realise the positive value of diversity in our workforce. We welcome and encourage job applications from people of all backgrounds and particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic candidates and disabled candidates, as these groups are currently under-represented in our workforce. As part of our Disability Confident Committed status, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum/essential criteria for the role.We offer a range of family friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements, staff engagement forums, and inclusive staff networks who help drive our diversity agenda.The UK has introduced a new points-based immigration system affecting EU and Non-EU workers and sponsorship requirements. We advise checking the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.gov.uk/guidance/new-immigration-system-what-you-need-to-know" target="_blank">GOV.UK website</a>&nbsp;for right to work guidance.<ul></ul>

Client Finance Officer

Uttlesford District Council are seeking to recruit additional facilities assistants on a casual contract basis to assist the current team to provide security and functionality of the Council Offices and Civic Suite in the evenings and occasionally at weekends, in accordance with recommended Health and Safety. Responsibilities include setting up meeting rooms and securing the building at the end of the evening. You will provide support to the Facilities Manager and be able to provide cover in times of absence. Training will be provided in emergency, security, general procedures and practical tasks. You will also be trained as a first aider and fire marshal.





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