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Civil Enforcement OfficerPermanent contract,37 Hours per week worked on a rota basis£28,598 - £31,022 per annumWychavon District Council operates a range of parking services in the Wychavon area, as well as providing services to other local district councils. We currently have a vacancy in the team for a Civil Enforcement Officer.Duties of a Civil Enforcement Officer:<ul><li>Issuing penalty charge notices to vehicles parked in contravention of the Traffic Regulation Orders for On-Street locations in the Wychavon district and in the Off-Street car parks.</li><li>Work is completed mainly on foot and will involve moving between sites.</li><li>Patrolling the local areas to maintain good traffic flow.</li><li>Undertake ticket machine checks and assist people in the community to use our facilities.</li><li>Make a difference to the way people can use and access parking spaces.</li><li>Work flexibly on a rota basis, covering a variety of shifts including weekend and bank holiday working.</li></ul>About youThe successful candidate will:<ul><li>Have a good standard of education with qualifications in English and Mathematics.</li><li>Be highly motivated with good interpersonal skills and be able to handle sensitive (and sometimes confrontational) situations confidently and calmly in a professional manner.</li><li>Have good communication skills and an ability to work on your own initiative.</li><li>Be able to travel and patrol around the district and outlying villages is essential, and you will need to have access to and use of a vehicle to carry out these patrols (business use insurance for your vehicle will be required).</li><li>Be working outside alone in all weathers and walking for long periods, (seven or more hours per day).</li><li>Need to be able to work on a rota basis and cover a variety of shifts including weekends.</li><li>Be able to undertake other duties as required and provide support to other local areas when needed.</li><li>Have experience in a similar role or in customer service, retail and hospitality.</li></ul>What we can offer Our staff are at the heart of what we do and are key to ensuring we deliver our We are Wychavon District Council plan (attached) to make a positive difference to our communities, our economy and our environment. We are always looking to recruit, develop and retain the very best talent we can find. So, as well as a rewarding career, we offer a range of attractive benefits, such as:<ul><li>Excellent pension scheme with employer contributions</li><li>Generous annual leave entitlement with options to purchase additional annual leave</li><li>Committed training programme and development opportunities</li><li>Onsite nursery with 20% staff discount</li><li>Discounted Gym and swim membership</li><li>Health and Wellbeing support and a Free Employee Assistance scheme including access to counselling services</li><li>Cycle to Work scheme</li><li>Employee Discounts with a range of companies including EE and the Kaarp discount scheme. </li></ul>Please note:Wychavon District Council does not currently offer sponsorship for candidates without the Right to Work in the UK.To discuss the post or for further information, please call Laura Taylor on 01386 565243Closing date: Sunday 25 January 2026Interview date: Friday 6 February 2026Please note if we experience a high intake of applications, we may close the role and interview for the position sooner than advertised.

Civil Enforcement Officer

Job Description Organisation: London Borough of Waltham Forest- Youth and Family Resilience Service Salary: PO5 £52,194 - £55,323&nbsp; Contract Type: Fixed Term Contract (12 months)&nbsp; Working hours per week: 36&nbsp; Application Deadline: 19/01/2026 Proposed Interview Date: TBC Reference: 1862 About Us:&nbsp; Bursting with culture, energy, and opportunity, the London Borough of Waltham Forest is a fantastic and exciting place to work.&nbsp; We are a highly ambitious borough. Driven by culture and the innate creativity of our residents, we have developed new and innovative ways to build our communities. Our Council is relentlessly resident-focused, insight-led, digitally driven and commercially minded; a Council focused on meeting the needs of our existing and future residents.&nbsp; London Borough of Waltham Forest is one of the <a href="https://www.london.gov.uk/good-work-standard" target="_blank">Mayor of London’s Good Work Standard</a>&nbsp;employers. This accreditation is a proof of our commitment to creating a healthy, fair and inclusive workplace. This includes fair pay and conditions, workplace well-being, skills and progression and diversity and recruitment.&nbsp; About the role:&nbsp; The HSB lead is responsible for coordinating services to children and young people who display sexually harmful behaviour, sexually inappropriate behaviour and/ or sexually offend.&nbsp; You will work closely with schools and other professionals to offer advice and support on practice issues relating to sexual behaviours and work alongside practitioners to carry out AIM3 assessments and interventions both statutory and non-statutory. This will include carrying out school and home visits in order to complete interventions.&nbsp; You will co-ordinate a borough wide training plan for AIM3 to include services such as; Schools, Foster carers, Social Workers, and Youth Justice and contribute to training to raise awareness in recognising and reporting sexually inappropriate and harmful sexual behaviour. You will ensure effective and appropriate monitoring of requests / referrals / activities in order to maintain Information Systems and to inform evaluation of activities and the broader work of the service. You will develop a borough wide Harmful Sexual Behaviour protocol outlining AIM's use and implementation and thresholds for appropriate assessment and interventions&nbsp; You will carry out the requirements of criminal justice legislation, safeguarding legislation and other legislation and statutory guidance. You will liaise closely with Youth Justice Service, Police, CAMHS and Children are Social Care; and ensure CAMHS are linked in where this is appropriate. <a href="https://fs-filestore-eu.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/Waltham_Forest/govRoleProfiles/Role%20Profile%20%20Lead%20profession%20Harmful%20Sexual%20Behaviour%20%281862%29%20.pdf" target="_blank">&gt;&gt; Click here to download the Role Profile &lt;&lt;&nbsp;</a> Key Responsibilities:&nbsp; <ul> <li>Contribute to the strategic direction of local services regarding harmful sexual and sexually inappropriate behaviours.</li> <li>Ensure the development in all aspects of the harmful sexual and sexually inappropriate behaviour service work, that victims are considered and safeguarded.</li> <li>Ensure all risk procedures are adhered to in order to manage the risk to children and young people and the community.</li> <li>Ensure effective and appropriate monitoring of requests / referrals / activities in order to maintain information systems and to inform evaluation of activities and the broader work of the service.</li> <li>Contribute to overarching sexual health strategy and be a link to the appropriate strategic groups.&nbsp;</li> </ul> Qualifications and Requirements:&nbsp; <ul> <li>Demonstrate clear and effective verbal and written communication skills</li> <li>Demonstrate a commitment to anti-oppressive practice</li> <li>Demonstrate a sound working knowledge of legislation and guidance in relation to child protection and youth offending</li> <li>Demonstrate a sound working knowledge of child and adolescent development</li> <li>Have experience of assessment and delivery of a therapeutic intervention</li> <li>Demonstrate a sound working knowledge of best practice in working with children and young people who display sexually inappropriate and harmful sexual behaviours</li> <li>&nbsp;Demonstrate a sound working knowledge of the skills and strategies required to assess and &nbsp;intervene with children, young&nbsp;people and their families</li> <li>Demonstrate enthusiasm and commitment to working with professionals from a range of backgrounds&nbsp;</li> <li>Demonstrate an ability to plan, coordinate and deliver training to a wide range of practitioners across the children’s workforce</li> <li>Experience of using the AIM3 assessment model to carryout assessments relating to sexual harmful &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; behaviour.</li> <li>Have the ability to effectively chair meetings and follow up agreed actions</li> <li>Demonstrate an understanding of risk management, including an awareness of MAPPA processes and procedures.</li> <li>Demonstrate the ability to plan and make effective decisions being aware of their implications.</li> <li>Demonstrate a willingness to undertake appropriate training and development.</li> <li>This role will require you to travel across the borough to schools and professionals in various locations. &nbsp;</li> </ul> Qualifications&nbsp; <ul> <li>A professional qualification relevant to Health, Youth Justice or Social Services</li> <li>AIM 3 trained.&nbsp;</li> </ul> Terms and conditions:&nbsp; The below terms and conditions apply to this role:&nbsp; Satisfactory employment references and CIFAS identity checks;&nbsp; Satisfactory declaration of interest;&nbsp; This role is subject to safer recruitment practices as it involves work with children and/ or vulnerable adults;&nbsp; Satisfactory DBS check;&nbsp; As a public authority, we must ensure that members of staff in public-facing roles are able to speak fluent English. This means that they must have a command of spoken English, with confidence and accuracy, sufficient for the effective performance of their role. This requirement does not refer to any particular English language qualifications, regional or international accents, dialects, speech impediments or the tone of conversations. It does not require staff to speak only in English.&nbsp; How to Apply:&nbsp; Interested candidates are invited to submit their applications online by pressing the ‘Apply’ button below. This includes a supporting statement that outlines to us how your skills and experience make you a good candidate for this vacancy.&nbsp; We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.&nbsp;&nbsp; Equal Opportunity Employer:&nbsp; Waltham Forest is a diverse borough where diversity is valued and is integral to both, service delivery and employment of its staff. The Council is proud of its rich mix of communities and as the largest employer in the area, it works hard to respond to the changing needs of its population. We use our statutory duties on race, gender and disability equality and best practice in respect of age, faith and sexual orientation to ensure equality of opportunity in the workplace. The Council is committed to meeting its 4 equality objectives: - Promoting equality of opportunity - Opposing all forms of discrimination, intolerance and disadvantage - Ensuring our workforce reflects the diverse communities of Waltham Forest at all levels. - Providing fair, appropriate, accessible and excellent Services to all. Respecting Diversity is a core Council value.&nbsp; To support the above and reduce the risk of bias in its recruitment activities, the council is operating an anonymous shortlisting process, which hides personal information that can identify individuals until their application has been considered for shortlisting. The council also operates a scheme whereby, for jobs graded up to and including scale SO2, internal candidates are considered first. This includes those candidates who self-identify as having a disability for the purposes of the Disability Confident scheme. For more information, please refer to our recruitment and selection policy.&nbsp; We are keen to support employees to balance their working life with other commitments. Therefore, wherever possible, we will consider working arrangements that suit an individual's personal circumstances whilst still meeting the needs of the Council. If you would like to discuss the possible flexible working options that might be applicable to this role, please contact the person named below or feel free to discuss this during your interview.&nbsp; For more information on the benefits of working for the Council, please visit <a href="https://www.walthamforest.gov.uk/jobs-and-training/find-jobs-and-other-opportunities/working-us" target="_blank">https://www.walthamforest.gov.uk/jobs-and-training/find-jobs-and-other-opportunities/working-us</a>.&nbsp; Contact Information:&nbsp; If you have any questions about this vacancy or the application process, please contact Anne-Marie Koroma- Assistant Director for Youth and Family Resilience Service at <a href="mailto:anne-marie.koroma@walthamforest.gov.uk" target="_blank">anne-marie.koroma@walthamforest.gov.uk</a> or 07776660067.&nbsp; If you have any technical issues when trying to apply for this post, please contact our Recruitment Team via email at <a href="mailto:recruitment@walthamforest.gov.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@walthamforest.gov.uk</a>.&nbsp; The Council’s preference is for online application. However, if you have a disability and are unable to complete an online application, please email <a href="mailto:recruitment@walthamforest.gov.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@walthamforest.gov.uk</a> so we can arrange an alternative application method.&nbsp; Click here for further information on the <a href="https://www.walthamforest.gov.uk/council-and-elections/your-data-and-privacy/our-privacy-notices/hr-recruitment-privacy-notice" target="_blank">Human Resources recruitment privacy notice</a>.&nbsp;





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London Borough Of Waltham Forest

Lead profession Harmful Sexual Behaviour

Job DescriptionOrganisation: London Borough of Waltham ForestSalary:&nbsp;PO3 £45,750&nbsp;- £49,056&nbsp; Contract Type: Full-time/Permanent&nbsp;Number of Posts: x 3 Working hours per week:&nbsp;36 hoursApplication Deadline: 20/01/2026 Reference: 1907About the&nbsp;Residential Deputy Care Home Managers:&nbsp;Looking for a change?Looking for a challenge?Looking to make a difference to real people and real lives?A team player?A person who has excellent Leadership Skills?Have you got that something special to add value to the service?Able to work&nbsp;shifts, weekends and bank holidays?We are looking to appoint experienced, professional and caring Deputy Managers in our 3 residential care homes.The persons need to have CQC experiences and knowledge, be reliable, dynamic, vibrant, trustworthy, full of initiatives with passion to care for our elderly residents.&nbsp;Any Candidates that previously applied for these positions in the last 6 months cannot apply again.&nbsp;Locations:&nbsp; George Mason Lodge, Leytonstone,&nbsp;- Care home for older people with physical and sensory disabilities, cognitive impairment and people living with dementia&nbsp; Mapleton Road, Chingford - Care home for older people with physical and sensory disabilities, cognitive impairment and people living with dementiaAlliston House, Walthamstow - Care home for older people with physical and sensory disabilities, cognitive impairment and people living with dementia.All services are inspected by the Care Quality Commission and rated as GOOD, but we are aspiring to be Outstanding. Working Pattern: Working between 7:00am and 9:30pm, including weekends and bank holidays working as&nbsp;required. &nbsp;<a href="https://fs-filestore-eu.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/Waltham_Forest/govRoleProfiles/Role%20Profile%20-%20Deputy%20Manager%20%281907%29.pdf" target="_blank">&gt;&gt; Click here to download the Role Profile &lt;&lt;&nbsp;</a>Key Responsibilities:&nbsp;<ul> <li>To Deputise for the Home Manager in his/her absence</li> <li>To support the manager on day to day operations and development of the service in line with CQC standards</li> <li>To assist the manager of the home in the management and administration of all personnel and material resources of the residential home.</li> <li>To contribute as a deputy manager to the achievement of the authority’s key purposes and to the continuous improvement of its performance.</li> <li>To manage a team of staff providing high quality and innovative person centred&nbsp; care to older people with a variety of needs including those living with dementia&nbsp;</li></ul>Qualifications and Requirements:&nbsp;Applicants should have minimum relevant care qualification, such as NVQ Level 4, QCF, or equivalent.Candidates must demonstrate that they have the ability to read and write in English and be prepared to undertake a written test and demonstrate sound knowledge of IT skills.Terms and conditions:&nbsp;The below terms and conditions apply to this role:&nbsp;Satisfactory employment references and CIFAS identity checks;&nbsp;Satisfactory declaration of interest;&nbsp;For regulatory requirements, full employment history from age of first employment including an explanation for any gaps in employment must be included in the online application form&nbsp;This role is subject to safer recruitment practices as it involves work with children and/ or vulnerable adults;&nbsp;Satisfactory DBS check;&nbsp;As a public authority, we must ensure that members of staff in public-facing roles are able to speak fluent English. This means that they must have a command of spoken English, with confidence and accuracy, sufficient for the effective performance of their role. This requirement does not refer to any particular English language qualifications, regional or international accents, dialects, speech impediments or the tone of conversations. It does not require staff to speak only in English.&nbsp;How to Apply:&nbsp;Interested candidates are invited to submit their applications online by pressing the ‘Apply’ button below. This includes a supporting statement that outlines to us how your skills and experience make you a good candidate for this vacancy.&nbsp;We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.&nbsp;&nbsp;Equal Opportunity Employer:&nbsp;Waltham Forest is a diverse borough where diversity is valued and is integral to both, service delivery and employment of its staff. The Council is proud of its rich mix of communities and as the largest employer in the area, it works hard to respond to the changing needs of its population. We use our statutory duties on race, gender and disability equality and best practice in respect of age, faith and sexual orientation to ensure equality of opportunity in the workplace. The Council is committed to meeting its 4 equality objectives: - Promoting equality of opportunity - Opposing all forms of discrimination, intolerance and disadvantage - Ensuring our workforce reflects the diverse communities of Waltham Forest at all levels. - Providing fair, appropriate, accessible and excellent Services to all. Respecting Diversity is a core Council value.&nbsp;To support the above and reduce the risk of bias in its recruitment activities, the council is operating an anonymous shortlisting process, which hides personal information that can identify individuals until their application has been considered for shortlisting. The council also operates a scheme whereby, for jobs graded up to and including scale SO2, internal candidates are considered first. This includes those candidates who self-identify as having a disability for the purposes of the Disability Confident scheme. For more information, please refer to our recruitment and selection policy.&nbsp;We are keen to support employees to balance their working life with other commitments. Therefore, wherever possible, we will consider working arrangements that suit an individual's personal circumstances whilst still meeting the needs of the Council. If you would like to discuss the possible flexible working options that might be applicable to this role, please contact the person named below or feel free to discuss this during your interview.&nbsp;For more information on the benefits of working for the Council, please visit <a href="https://www.walthamforest.gov.uk/jobs-and-training/find-jobs-and-other-opportunities/working-us" target="_blank">https://www.walthamforest.gov.uk/jobs-and-training/find-jobs-and-other-opportunities/working-us</a>.&nbsp;Contact Information:&nbsp;If you have any questions about this vacancy or the application process, please contact &nbsp;Karen Martindale, Registered Home Manager George Mason Lodge at <a href="mailto:karen.martindale@walthamforest.gov.uk" target="_blank">karen.martindale@walthamforest.gov.uk</a>.&nbsp;If you have any technical issues when trying to apply for this post, please contact our Recruitment Team via email at <a href="mailto:recruitment@walthamforest.gov.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@walthamforest.gov.uk</a>.&nbsp;The Council’s preference is for online application. However, if you have a disability and are unable to complete an online application, please email <a href="mailto:recruitment@walthamforest.gov.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@walthamforest.gov.uk</a> so we can arrange an alternative application method.&nbsp;Click here for further information on the <a href="https://www.walthamforest.gov.uk/council-and-elections/your-data-and-privacy/our-privacy-notices/hr-recruitment-privacy-notice" target="_blank">Human Resources recruitment privacy notice</a>.&nbsp;





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Deputy Manager

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To apply, please complete the application form which you can download from the advert on<a href="https://www.kgaeasthampstead.uk/staff-vacancies/" target="_blank"></a><a href="https://www.kgaeasthampstead.uk/staff-vacancies/" target="_blank">https://www.kgaeasthampstead.uk/staff-vacancies/</a> or contact our Personnel Officer, at <a href="mailto:recruitment@kgaeasthampstead.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@kgaeasthampstead.uk</a>. or 01344 390826.
King’s Academies are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young students and expects all staff to share this commitment. The successful applicant will need to undertake an Enhanced DBS check.
Employment is with King's Academies and not Bracknell Forest Council. The Trust is very popular and for most posts a large number of applications are received - it is therefore not possible to notify all applicants of the outcome. Please accept that if you have not heard within two weeks of the closing date then, unfortunately, your application has been unsuccessful - in which case we offer our best wishes for the future.

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Are you passionate about helping young people thrive at a pivotal stage of their education? We are seeking an enthusiastic and proactive&nbsp;Sixth Form Administrator&nbsp;to play a central role in the daily life of our vibrant Sixth Form. This is far more than a desk-based role, it’s an opportunity to be right at the heart of student success, supporting independent learning, ambition and achievement in a dynamic study environment.
Based in our Sixth Form study complex, you will be a visible and supportive presence, supervising students during directed study periods and helping to create a calm, purposeful atmosphere where learners can flourish. You will work closely with the Head of Sixth Form to monitor progress, analyse learning and attendance data, and communicate effectively with parents to ensure every student is supported and challenged. Alongside this, you will contribute to the wider school community by supporting the main administration team, including reprographics, making this an exciting, varied role for someone who enjoys teamwork, responsibility and making a real difference every day.
It is a requirement that you will undergo regular First Aid training and join our team of First Aiders.
King’s Academy Easthampstead Park is a co-educational, community comprehensive serving Bracknell South.&nbsp; As a school we strive to give our students every opportunity to be happy, healthy and successful. We aim to deliver the best quality teaching and learning in a school where staff and students have respect and pride in themselves, their school and their community.
We work with our students to develop their aspirations and talents to achieve their full potential in a safe, caring and supportive environment. We have a friendly and supportive staff who enjoy working with a student body that fully reflects our community. King’s Academy Easthampstead Park, values diversity and promotes equality.
Our vision is to deliver a school judged as outstanding, that lives up to its values and beliefs. Our sense of community is built around the quality of relationships between staff, students and parents with the emphasis on respect and pride.
To apply, please complete the application form which you can download from the advert on<a href="https://www.kgaeasthampstead.uk/staff-vacancies/" target="_blank"></a><a href="https://www.kgaeasthampstead.uk/staff-vacancies/" target="_blank">https://www.kgaeasthampstead.uk/staff-vacancies/</a> or contact our Personnel Officer, at <a href="mailto:recruitment@kgaeasthampstead.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@kgaeasthampstead.uk</a>. or 01344 390826.
Applications will be considered upon receipt; you are encouraged to make an expression of interest as soon as possible and we reserve the right to appoint before the closing date.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff to share this commitment.&nbsp; An enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check will be undertaken.
We reserve the right to carry out an online search as part of our due diligence obligations on shortlisted candidates and candidates will be provided the opportunity to address any issues of concerns that may come up during the search at interview.
Interviews to take place week commencing 12 January 2026

Sixth Form Administrator

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We have a fantastic opportunity available for a SEND Casework Practitioner to join our friendly SEND team at Wokingham Borough Council, on a permanent, full time basis.&nbsp;
As a SEND Casework Practitioner, you will be responsible for the development and maintenance of Education Health and Care Plans from initial application and assessment through to the annual review process. The SEND Casework Practitioner will work with families of children and young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities in a highly person-centred relational approach, and coordinate service provision across education, health and care to ensure a holistic delivery of plans for individual children and families.&nbsp;
For further information about our service including our SEND Local Offer, please visit the link -&nbsp;<a href="https://eur03.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.wokingham.gov.uk%2Fchildren-families-and-young-people%2Fsend-local-offer&amp;data=05%7C02%7CMathilda.Barker%40wokingham.gov.uk%7Ca3a3f3dd38494269a0c608dd9233e6bb%7C996ee15c0b3e4a6f8e65120a9a51821a%7C0%7C0%7C638827473810963579%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=53bfE5VaBujGeVswn9DLEnzaxL5MtcE6uOaBjSsYPIo%3D&amp;reserved=0" target="_blank">https://www.wokingham.gov.uk/children-families-and-young-people/send-local-offer</a>
Why Wokingham?
In the past 18 months, our area SEND system has been strengthened and the ways we deliver our services have been transformed to better meet children’s needs.
Continuously improving children and young people’s outcomes are at the heart of what we do.&nbsp; To support this, we continue to invest in our SEND Service to increase capacity, training and career development opportunities to promote closer partnership working with children, young people and their families.
&nbsp;We have already recruited a number of new Officers to our SEND Service in January 2025, and it has never been a better time to join us and to be part of future successful story of Wokingham Borough Council’s ambitious SEND services.
Benefits
Not only is this an excellent opportunity, but it’s a fantastic time to join our team. You will receive an extensive range of employee benefits including:
⭐ A generous annual leave entitlement of 30 days (rising to 35 days after 5 years continued local government service), plus Bank Holidays&nbsp;
⭐ An excellent local government pension scheme
⭐ An employee assistance programme including 24/7 wellbeing helpline
⭐ A range of local &amp; lifestyle discounts
⭐ Use of a free onsite gym (located at Shute End office)
⭐ Salary sacrifice car &amp; cycle to work schemes
⭐ And much more!
Key responsibilities:
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<li>Contribute to the continuing improvement of the SEND Service for pupil and their families, promoting the Local Authority’s values and working in collaboration with rest of the SEND Service.</li>
<li>To work collaboratively with families, schools and other key partner agencies for individual children and young people with SEND to ensure they are educated and are in receipt of appropriate provision that is in line with their holistic needs.</li>
<li>Working closely with and facilitating engagement with educational settings and relevant practitioners to support, advise and monitor the local offer and to work with schools on individual cases as needed.</li>
<li>Managing a case load of children and young people with SEND; acting as a key point of contact. This includes engagement with families, children, young people, schools, colleges and other partners where a statutory assessment request has been made. Or responding to change in circumstances.</li>
<li>The role holder should undertake their work with due regard to the equitable use of resources and to drive the sustainability of services financially, underpinning the improvement of the SEND Service through their individual practice and supporting the development of others.&nbsp;</li>
<li>The role holder will prioritise the statutory processes for vulnerable children and young people with Education, Health and Care Plans, ensuring appropriate provision is identified without delays.</li>
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Candidate requirements:
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<li>Understanding of SEN legislation and procedures, includingknowledge of legislation in relation to SEN i.e. Children’s Act, Code of Practice, DDA, etc.&nbsp;</li>
<li>Experience of working with children and/or families with SEN.</li>
<li>Experience of managing complex casework which includes a need for mediation or conflict resolution in an educational environment.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</li>
<li>The ability to write detailed and complex reports independently utilising information provided by both internal and external colleagues&nbsp;</li>
<li>Good IT skills, including word processing skills in Microsoft Office, and in database systems&nbsp;</li>
<li>Ability to travel to a variety of locations in borough to develop relations with educational settings and attend training to key stakeholders.&nbsp;&nbsp;</li>
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Our Area
Wokingham Borough is set in the heart of Berkshire with excellent transport links to Reading and central London. Our area comprises of a vibrant and historical market town, attractive villages, and miles of beautiful countryside.&nbsp;
We’re home to a range of high performing schools, a host of international businesses and an incredible community. The borough has a strong local economy with accelerated growth, a range of excellent public facilities and low levels of crime, offering an exceptional quality of life.&nbsp;
If you’re interested in this exciting opportunity, click the link below and apply today!
Alternatively, for an informal discussion about the role please contact our team via email: <a href="mailto:sam.philo@wokingham.gov.uk" target="_blank">sam.philo@wokingham.gov.uk</a> or <a href="mailto:jamie.conran@wokingham.gov.uk" target="_blank">jamie.conran@wokingham.gov.uk</a>
Closing date: Sunday 25th January 2026, 11pm
Interview date:&nbsp;TBC
If your application is shortlisted for an interview, you will be required to provide proof of your right to work in the UK at that stage. Additionally, successful candidates must present proof upon receiving a job offer.
Please note that all offers are conditional and subject to the satisfactory completion of pre-employment checks.
Please be aware that we will be reviewing the applications we receive on a daily basis, and we reserve the right to close the advert early if suitable candidates are identified.
Wokingham Borough Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all staff, other workers and volunteers to share this commitment. All successful candidates for this role will be subject to Disclosure &amp; Barring Service (DBS) checks along with other relevant employment checks.
Due to the high volume of applications we receive, we regret that we are unable to respond to every applicant individually.
If you do not hear from us within 4 weeks of the application closing date, please assume that your application has not been successful on this occasion.
We appreciate your interest in joining Wokingham Borough Council and thank you for taking the time to apply.
Wokingham is an equal opportunities employer.

Wokingham Borough Council

SEND Casework Practitioner

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Please apply online via the link provided.
Please note, we do not accept CV’s (unless specified on the advert).
Please fully complete the online application form.
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Grade I SCP 31 - 35 £35336 - £39,571 pa. Salary will be dependent upon experience.
£3,000 'Golden Hello' payment to qualified Children’s Social Workers (not ASYEs). This ‘Golden Hello’ incentive is applicable to all new employees who are successful in their application for permanent Social Worker vacancies and is payable after a 6 months successful probation period.
In addition a £2,000 'Market Supplement' applies to Grade I Social Worker roles within the Cared For Service.. Terms and conditions will apply.
Start the New Year with a Rewarding Career: Join Our Children’s Social Services Team!
Are you a passionate and dedicated social worker eager to make a real impact? Whether you're newly qualified or bring years of experience, we invite you to join our dynamic Children’s Services Team at Sefton Council and start the new year with a fulfilling career.&nbsp; We currently have two social worker vacancies in the Cared For Service working with our Cared For children.&nbsp;
Why Choose Sefton Council?
At Sefton Council, we are committed to investing in our people. Our vision is to grow and nurture our own talent, creating a strong and professional workforce dedicated to the safety and well-being of children and young people in our communities. Here’s what sets us apart:
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<li>Small Teams, Big Impact: We believe in the power of close-knit teams. Our small team structure ensures you’re never just a number but a valued member whose contributions are recognized, valued, and celebrated.</li>
<li>Manageable Caseloads: We understand the importance of work-life balance and the challenges of the social work profession. That’s why we ensure manageable caseloads, allowing you to provide the best possible care and support to those who need it most.</li>
<li>Strong Supervision and Support: Your professional growth and well-being are our priorities. With regular, robust supervision and access to continuous professional development opportunities, we ensure you have the guidance and resources you need to excel in your role.</li>
<li>Commitment to Excellence: Our commitment to safeguarding children and young people is unwavering. We uphold the highest standards of practice, providing the tools and training necessary to empower you to make a real difference.</li>
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As a Sefton Employee, You Will Receive:
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<li>Competitive salary and job security</li>
<li>A comprehensive induction programme</li>
<li>28 days annual leave rising to 33 days with 5 years of continuous service, plus 9 bank holidays</li>
<li>Opportunity to take flexi time/time in lieu</li>
<li>Enhanced sick pay scheme</li>
<li>Enhanced maternity/paternity/adoption leave pay and maternity support leave</li>
<li>Opportunities for agile/flexible working</li>
<li>Car user allowances (dependent) and car mileage reclaim</li>
<li>Salary sacrifice schemes</li>
<li>Access to Medicash – covering dental bills, optical care, alternative and complementary therapies, chiropody, and health screenings</li>
<li>Access to local benefits and discounts on products and services</li>
<li>Pension scheme with employer contributions</li>
<li>Free parking at office bases (dependent)</li>
<li>Access to good quality, regular reflective supervision</li>
<li>A suite of direct work tools to support practice</li>
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Be Part of Something Exciting in the New Year
Join Sefton now and be part of something exciting and new as we continue our improvement journey. We currently have several opportunities within our Immediate Response Team for Social Workers.
Make a fresh start in the new year with a career that truly makes a difference.
We would love to hear from you if you think Sefton sounds like the right place to continue your career! If you would like further information about the role please contact one of our team managers, Adele Cuff-Keenan <a href="mailto:adele.cuff-keenan@sefton.gov.uk" target="_blank">adele.cuff-keenan@sefton.gov.uk</a>; Sue Hastings <a href="mailto:susan.hasting@sefton.gov.uk" target="_blank">susan.hasting@sefton.gov.uk</a>
Interviews to be held: 05/02/2026

Sefton Metropolitan Borough Council

Sefton Council LGA Peer Review - 2022

Senior Social Workers - Cared for Service (not ASYE applicants)

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The Financial Services team exists to ensure the Council is able to effectively secure, deploy and manage its resources in pursuit of its ambitious goals, such as its sector-leading Carbon Zero programme.&nbsp; We are currently seeking applications from enthusiastic and committed individuals who would be responsible for providing a wide range of financial and systems administration support.&nbsp; You must be able to demonstrate a high degree of financial technical accounting ability, whilst also possessing excellent communication and strong financial management skills.&nbsp;
As a key member of the Accountancy Team, your primary purpose will be to support the Principal Accountant help deliver the statutory financial duties of the Council. You will be responsible for a range of financial and accountancy activities including the preparation of budgets in support of the corporate financial planning process. You will support the closure of accounts process, liaise with the auditors and ensure the statutory accounts are completed on time.
The position is challenging and will require strong financial analysis skills and input into reporting for various stakeholders, including senior managers and Heads of Service. Post holders must be CCAB-qualified accountants or have significant experience in a local government finance environment.
This post will require a hybrid approach to working, with attendance at onsite and online meetings, bookable workspaces and working from home.&nbsp; Meetings may be in Lancaster, Morecambe or elsewhere in the District and County. &nbsp;Your assumed place of work will be Lancaster City Centre.
The post is permanent, working 37 hours per week, Monday to Friday.&nbsp; &nbsp;This is a full-time post, however, we would also welcome applications from applicants who would like to work part-time.
Flexible working friendly – we offer hybrid working, a generous flexi-time scheme, and opportunity to work with your team to establish working hours to enable you to maximise your work-life balance.&nbsp;
About You
You will identify with our organisational values of Pride, Ownership, Working Together and Ambition.
Our Benefits
Lancaster is a great place to work, as well as being part of something special you will also benefit from:
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<li>Generous annual leave allowance</li>
<li>Local Government Pension Scheme</li>
<li>A range of employee benefits including discounted gym membership, cycle to work scheme, the opportunity to purchase extra time off, as well as discounts on days out, activities and retail.</li>
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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&nbsp;

Lancaster City Council

Accountant

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Quality Assurance and Safeguarding Team Manager
Salary: £59,009 - £64,673 + £3k Market Supplement Contract: Permanent
Join a passionate safeguarding team and help make a real difference for children and families in Wokingham.
We’re looking for an experienced Manager to provide expert leadership for two key statutory processes: Child Protection Conferences and Independent Reviewing of Plans for Looked After Children. This is a pivotal role in ensuring high-quality practice, compliance with legislation, and improved outcomes for children and families.
About the role:
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<li>Lead and manage the Child Protection Chairs and Independent Reviewing Officers (IROs), providing supervision, mentoring, and professional development.</li>
<li>Oversee allocation of cases, workload management, and ensure efficient administrative systems.</li>
<li>Drive performance against KPIs and lead service improvements.</li>
<li>Work collaboratively with partner agencies to strengthen safeguarding practice and outcomes.</li>
<li>Provide expert advice on legislation, guidance, and best practice, and lead implementation of changes and training.</li>
<li>Represent the service at complex multi-agency meetings and contribute to strategic developments.</li>
<li>Manage complaints, data breaches, and issues of practice promptly and effectively.</li>
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Who we’re looking for:
We’re seeking a qualified Social Worker registered with Social Work England, with substantial post-qualifying experience in child protection and looked-after children services. You’ll have proven ability to manage complex cases, chair challenging meetings, and lead multi-agency work, alongside strong leadership, organisational, and communication skills. Expert knowledge of safeguarding legislation, policy, and best practice is essential, as well as the ability to set standards, monitor performance, and deliver high-quality services. Ideally, you’ll also bring experience in change management, delivering training, and developing policies and procedures.
Why Wokingham:
Wokingham Children’s services are currently transitioning through a planned phase of transformation. Our refreshed structure presents excellent new opportunities for innovative &amp; dynamic professionals. If you have a passion to make a real difference in shaping positive outcomes for children, young people and families in Wokingham, we want to hear from you.
Closing date: Sunday 21st January 2026, 11pm
Interviews: 30th January 2026, time tbc
For more information with regards to this role, please contact:
<a href="mailto:Sara.james@wokingham.gov.uk" target="_blank">Sara.james@wokingham.gov.uk</a> (Head of Quality Assurance &amp; Safeguarding) or
<a href="mailto:Alix.williams@wokingham.gov.uk" target="_blank">Alix.williams@wokingham.gov.uk</a> (Recruitment &amp; Retention)
If your application is shortlisted for an interview, you will be required to provide proof of your right to work in the UK at that stage. Additionally, successful candidates must present proof upon receiving a job offer.
Please note that all offers are conditional and subject to the satisfactory completion of pre-employment checks.
Please be aware that we will be reviewing the applications we receive on a daily basis, and we reserve the right to close the advert early if suitable candidates are identified.
Wokingham Borough Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all staff, other workers and volunteers to share this commitment. All successful candidates for this role will be subject to Disclosure &amp; Barring Service (DBS) checks along with other relevant employment checks.
Due to the high volume of applications we receive, we regret that we are unable to respond to every applicant individually.
If you do not hear from us within 4 weeks of the application closing date, please assume that your application has not been successful on this occasion.
We appreciate your interest in joining Wokingham Borough Council and thank you for taking the time to apply.
Wokingham is an equal opportunities employer.

Quality Assurance & Safeguarding Team Manager, Children's Services

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Band D Full time, 36 hours per week which will include some time in our wrap around care times to be confirmed.
The Governors of our successful school are seeking to appoint an experienced, enthusiastic, hardworking and dedicated Teaching Assistant level 2. &nbsp;The successful candidate will have experience of working with children and supporting teaching and learning across KS1 and KS2 including SEND.
As a Catholic School we expect all staff to support our mission and uphold our ethos and values.
Visits to the school are warmly welcomed by prior arrangement, please contact the school office.
Please apply by completing a CES application form and returning to Mrs S Murphy, Headteacher, Our Lady &amp; St. Edward's Catholic Primary School, Price Street, Birkenhead CH41 8DU. Tel. 0151 652 3366 or by email to the school office on <a href="mailto:schooloffice@ourlady-saintedwards.wirral.sch.uk" target="_blank">schooloffice@ourlady-saintedwards.wirral.sch.uk</a>. The successful candidates will be expected to sign the Catholic Education Service contract.
This post is subject to an Enhanced level DBS check, references and medical clearance. &nbsp;All applicants invited to interview must evidence their right to work in the UK.
All applicants will be considered on the basis of their suitability for the post regardless of sex, race or disability.
Closing date: Friday 9 January 2026 (midday) Shortlisting: Friday 9 January 2026 pm Classroom observation: Tuesday 13 January 2026 (pm) Interviews: Thursday 15 January 2026 time to be confirmed
Application form and job description/specification can be found on the school website <a href="http://www.ourlady-saintedwards.wirral.sch.uk" target="_blank">www.ourlady-saintedwards.wirral.sch.uk</a>

Teaching Assistant - Level 2

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<h2>Job introduction</h2>Job title: Deputy Team Manager – Permanence ServiceA bit about us:Liverpool is home to vibrant, energetic, and engaged communities, people who take real ownership of their local area and are passionate about making our city a better place.&nbsp;We've got ambitious targets to meet and we need people who are driven, dynamic and ready to deliver the very best for our communities.&nbsp;Public service is more important than ever, and this role represents a real opportunity to make a difference to our communities by transforming the way we work and placing our residents at the heart of everything we do.&nbsp;Working at Liverpool City Council provides an opportunity to contribute to your community and make a positive impact on the lives of residents. Our values shape how we work to deliver public services, and how we communicate with the residents we serve. We care about the best outcomes for local people, through our public services.We are proud of our world-famous thriving city with its rich culture, as well as affordable housing, good schools, beautiful green spaces – there’s really something for everyone!Our Practice Model – “Our City, Our Children, Together” – was chosen by colleagues, parents and carers, children, and young people to reflect our collective commitment to working collaboratively, it is more than just a practice model, it is a shared vision. Every part of this model has been co-produced with the people who access and deliver our services.&nbsp;It represents our values, our relationships, and our belief that, by working together, we can create the best outcomes for children, young people, and their networks. This is a model we can be proud of and one that truly belongs to all of us.The role:We are currently recruiting a Deputy Team Manager to join us to lead, motivate, support, and inspire a social work team within our Permanence Service.&nbsp;You will have the drive and passion to deliver excellent services and improve outcomes to ensure a positive difference and brighter future for our children and young people.Key responsibilities:<ul><li>You will be a qualified, SWE actively registered social worker and experienced within Children’s Social Care</li><li>In the role as a non-case holding Deputy Team Manager, you will be responsible to support in the case management and care planning of all children and young people within our Permanence Children’s Service, ensuring safe planning and intervention</li><li>As Deputy Team Manager, you will embed a high-performance high-quality culture by supporting the team with the Team Manager to continually develop their social work practice skills and achieve best practice through continuous improvement, so they can achieve the best outcomes possible for those we care for</li><li>The Deputy Team Manager will support in the recruitment, induction, supervision and training of the team, you’ll champion your team’s personal and professional growth and health and wellbeing, ensuring an inclusive approach</li><li>You will actively engage in risk management policies, procedures and practice and to advise the Team Manager of resource shortfalls and recommend improved methods of working where appropriate&nbsp;</li></ul>This post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure Application to the Disclosure and Barring Service and up to date registration with Social Work England as a qualified Social Worker.Our offer to you:<ul><li>At least 31 days holiday, plus bank holidays, rising to 35 after 5 years’ service (pro rata if part time) - option to purchase further days</li><li>Agile working (role dependent) - a “Flexibility First” approach to agile working, where flexibility is the norm rather than the exception</li><li>Part of the Local Government Pension Scheme – option to join the AVC Scheme</li><li>Progression -&nbsp;opportunities and training through a wide range of high quality learning</li><li>Health and Wellbeing - offer including Employee Assistance Programme</li><li>Cycle to Work and Travel Pass Schemes&nbsp;</li><li>Drive Time –&nbsp;a salary sacrifice car lease scheme</li><li>Family friendly policies with enhanced leave &nbsp;</li><li>Discounted Gym Memberships&nbsp;</li><li>Employee Volunteering Scheme&nbsp;</li><li>Medicash&nbsp;</li></ul>Next steps:Closing date: midnight on Sunday 11 January 2026 Shortlisting date: Monday 12 January 2026 Interview date: Wednesday 21 January 2026 Interview type: face-to-faceWe reserve the right to close vacancies earlier than the specified date should we receive sufficient applications. If interested, please complete an application as early as possible.Please note: this vacancy is classified as a politically restricted position.If you would like any further information or an informal discussion, please contact Harriet Cadman via&nbsp;<a href="mailto:harriet.cadman@liverpool.gov.uk" target="_blank">harriet.cadman@liverpool.gov.uk</a> or Jenny Mallinson via&nbsp;<a href="mailto:jenny.mallinson@liverpool.gov.uk" target="_blank">jenny.mallinson@liverpool.gov.uk</a>.&nbsp;Watch our recruitment video and see what life is like working at Liverpool City Council.Liverpool City Council is committed to fostering a workforce representative of the communities we serve.&nbsp;As an Equal Opportunities Employer, we believe in appointing candidates based on their skills, experience, qualifications, and abilities.&nbsp;To support this commitment, we guarantee an interview to candidates from under-represented groups who meet the minimum essential criteria for the role.&nbsp;If you require any reasonable adjustments in line with the Equality Act 2010, such as an application form in a different format or additional time to complete your application, please contact us at&nbsp;<a href="mailto:recruitment@liverpool.gov.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@liverpool.gov.uk</a>.Although we advertise on Jobs Go Public, and other websites, your application process will be directed to our Tribepad system.&nbsp;Please note that all communication regarding your application for this post will be sent to the email address that you have registered on Tribepad, including your invite to interview if you are shortlisted. Please check your emails regularly, including Spam/Junk, after the closing dates for notifications. &nbsp;Please ensure you complete your full profile, work and education history in Tribepad.Eligibility to work in the UK will be verified in the final stages of the selection process.&nbsp;All candidates must either already have a right to work in the UK before commencing employment or meet the Home Office criteria for Visa sponsorship.&nbsp;Candidates who require sponsorship should evaluate the Home Office eligibility&nbsp;<a href="https://protect-eu.mimecast.com/s/gRWgCZ668UPJVq6ijjIC3?domain=urldefense.com" target="_blank">criteria</a> for a Skilled Worker visa before applying.This is not legal advice, and we advise you to seek your own independent legal advice tailored to your own personal circumstances.

Liverpool City Council

Liverpool City Council needs you!

Deputy Team Manager - Permanence Service

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Are you looking for an exciting development opportunity in the Council in the Flood Risk Management Team?You will have the opportunity to work across a wide range of disciplines including, Highways, Planning, Environmental and Emergency Planning disciplines and with various external partners.Our Flood Risk Service has a proven track record and is nationally recognised for its work and excellent achievement of delivering priorities including the provision of a flood risk management service to a number of neighbouring Lead Local Flood Authorities.We are a Lead Local Flood Authority and provide a number of flood-related functions including providing statutory responses to planning applications, undertaking flood investigations, land drainage consents and scheme/project delivery. We act as the lead and co-ordinating body to reduce flood risk to residents and businesses within Staffordshire.&nbsp;This role is largely about undertaking the role of Flood Risk Planning Officer - under the Flood and Water Management Act 2010Working from our Lichfield Highways, Trent Valley Road Lichfield, WS13 6EUMain Responsibilities Key Responsibilities<ul><li>Planning Advice: Acting as a statutory consultee, providing formal technical advice on planning applications to ensure developments are safe from flood risk.</li><li>Strategy &amp; Policy: Developing and delivering local flood risk management strategies and Surface Water Management Plans.</li><li>Flood Investigations: Investigating significant flood incidents and outlining solutions with other authorities.</li><li>Technical Advice: Offering expert guidance on drainage, flood risk, and nature-based solutions to internal teams (e.g., Highways) and external partners.</li><li>Acting on behalf of the Lead Local Flood Authority (LLFA) by preparing formal written responses, attending committee meetings, and engaging with developers, landowners, and members of the public</li><li>Development advice: Experience in assessing sites in regards to flood risk and potential sustainable drainage options.&nbsp;</li><li>Pre-Application advice: Delivering pre-application development advice to developers, Landowners&nbsp;</li></ul>The Ideal Candidate You will have experience of the day to day delivery of flood risk services and working with other partner organisations and highway services to promote joined up and efficient flood risk management, together with:<ul><li>Knowledge and understanding of the administrative, statutory and legal procedures relating to highway, planning, land drainage and flood risk management</li><li>Experience and use of drainage and flood risk mapping&nbsp;</li><li>Excellent knowledge of policies &amp; design standards in relation to flood risk management and drainage systems.&nbsp;</li><li>Experience working with Local Authorities, Environment Agency, Water Companies; handling public queries; engaging with general public, landowners, Council members.</li><li>Knowledge and experience reviewing planning applications and commenting</li><li>Knowledge concerning The National Standards for Sustainable Drainage Systems (SuDS)</li><li>Knowledge of the National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF)</li><li>Knowledge of the Planning Practice Guidance (PPG)</li><li>Knowledge of industry Software &amp; Best Practice: e.g.Drainage Design Packages</li></ul>“We’re happy to talk flexible working”&nbsp;Interviews will be held during the week commencing 26th January 2026.Don’t feel you meet all the requirements? We value transferable skills, experiences, and qualifications so consider applying anyway or for an informal chat about the role please contact Andrew Brett, Principal Flood Risk Engineer (Acting Flood Risk Manager) at: <a href="mailto:andrew.brett@staffordshire.gov.uk" target="_blank">andrew.brett@staffordshire.gov.uk</a>Our Recruitment Process: We anonymise applications during shortlisting to ensure only relevant information is considered. Please complete your application fully, especially the supporting statement, to highlight what you’ll bring to the role.About Staffordshire County Council We are no ordinary county council:Our Values:The core of who we are as an organisation. Just like we all have personal values that shape our thoughts and behaviour, organisational values drive how we think and act collectively.Our values were created and shaped by colleague feedback and national best practice and they sit at the heart of People Strategy:We have a real sense of community spirit that brings our people together. This feeling of belonging means we are all connected to what we do and take pride in the difference we make every day for Staffordshire people. We are ambitious and our sights are set firmly on a better future.We look forward and race ahead - that goes for your career too.&nbsp;Our benefits:We recognise that it is our employees that are central to everything we do. We aim to create a supportive working environment where employees can achieve their full potential and achieve a healthy work-life balance.&nbsp;In addition to your salary, as a member of staff, you will have access to&nbsp;<a href="https://www.careersatstaffordshire.co.uk/our-rewards-and-benefits/" target="_blank">Our rewards and benefits - Careers at Staffordshire</a>Our recruitment process:As an Authority we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.Staffordshire County Council is an equal opportunities organisation and Disability Confident employer. We encourage applications from all background and communitiesAs part of our commitment as a Disability Confident employer, a Gold&nbsp;Award Armed Forces employer and our commitment to supporting care leavers - we offer a guaranteed interview as long as your&nbsp;application meets the minimum criteria for the post.&nbsp;

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<h2>Job introduction</h2>Job title:&nbsp;Senior Technical ArchitectA bit about us:Liverpool is home to vibrant, energetic, and engaged communities, people who take real ownership of their local area and are passionate about making our city a better place.&nbsp;We've got ambitious targets to meet and we need people who are driven, dynamic and ready to deliver the very best for our communities.&nbsp;&nbsp; Public service is more important than ever, and this role represents a real opportunity to make a difference to our communities by transforming the way we work and placing our residents at the heart of everything we do.&nbsp;Working at Liverpool City Council provides an opportunity to contribute to your community and make a positive impact on the lives of residents. Our values shape how we work to deliver public services, and how we communicate with the residents we serve. We care about the best outcomes for local people, through our public services.We are proud of our world-famous thriving city with its rich culture, as well as affordable housing, good schools, beautiful green spaces – there’s really something for everyone!The role:The role of a Senior Architect involves advanced responsibilities, you will act as a subject-matter-expert for the ICT architecture landscape, founded on an extensive, demonstrable track-record of real-world, successful ICT architecture experience in Technical Architecture, or a technical design role. Plan and carry out skills/knowledge sharing and mentoring of Technical Architects and Service Analysts. You will typically be responsible for the implementation of business applications. &nbsp;Key responsibilities:<ul><li>The role of Senior Technical Architect will provide&nbsp;expert knowledge of business application implementation, mapping interdependencies between technologies, process and projects.&nbsp;Identify, propose and support delivery of programmes of work that provide a logical and achievable path to deliver objectives whilst minimising risk and preventing rework</li><li>Delivery of technical standards and architecture artifacts will be a key requirement of the Senior Technical Architect.&nbsp;Reusing existing technologies wherever possible, to provide cost reduction and exploit new business opportunities</li><li>In the role Senior Technical Architect you will act as solution architect, responsible for delivering technical change within the existing Enterprise. &nbsp;Leading and/or participating in the development of high-quality technical process and documentation standards and templates to be used within ICT, which are appropriate to and tailored to meet the requirements of a range of audiences</li><li>The role of Senior Technical Architect will work with technical experts across multiple disciplines and business owners who deliver Council services.&nbsp;</li><li>Your demonstrable knowledge as a Senior Technical Architect will see you work across all areas of ICT, networks, security, application and data hosting, in addition to softer skills with projects and non-technical staff.&nbsp; You will be required to maintain a comprehensive and current understanding of the ICT marketplace, key trends across the public sector, and opportunities, backed up by first-hand experience of complex technologies including Cloud based infrastructures, virtualisation platforms, high-availability and Disaster Recovery solutions, and enterprise applications</li><li>The role Senior Technical Architect will support other Designers in carrying out their assignments, identifying and delivering commonality: Common processes, common information, common infrastructure, and common standards, with the aim of delivering reduced Enterprise complexity, while supporting change and transformation across the Council</li></ul>Please note: we have one permanent post available and one fixed term contract to cover a secondment within the service until 30 April 2027.&nbsp;Our offer to you:<ul><li>At least 31 days holiday, plus bank holidays rising to 35 after 5 years’ service (pro rata if part time) - option to purchase further days</li><li>Agile working (role dependent) - a “Flexibility First” approach to agile working, where flexibility is the norm rather than the exception</li><li>Part of the Local Government Pension Scheme – option to join the AVC Scheme</li><li>Progression -&nbsp;opportunities and training through a wide range of high quality learning</li><li>Health and Wellbeing - offer including Employee Assistance Programme</li><li>Cycle to Work and Travel Pass Schemes&nbsp;</li><li>Drive Time –&nbsp;a salary sacrifice car lease scheme</li><li>Family friendly policies with enhanced leave &nbsp;</li><li>Discounted Gym Memberships&nbsp;</li><li>Employee Volunteering Scheme&nbsp;</li><li>Medicash&nbsp;</li></ul>Next steps:Closing date: midnight on Thursday 22 January 2026 Shortlisting date: Friday 23 January 2026 Interview date: late January/early February 2026 Interview format: face-to-face at the Cunard BuildingWe reserve the right to close vacancies earlier than the specified date should we receive sufficient applications. If interested, please complete an application as early as possible.Please note: this vacancy is classified as a politically restricted position.If you would like any further information or an informal discussion, please contact Chris Marsden at&nbsp;<a href="mailto:chris.marsden@liverpool.gov.uk" target="_blank">chris.marsden@liverpool.gov.uk</a>.&nbsp;Watch our recruitment video and see what life is like working at Liverpool City Council.Liverpool City Council is committed to fostering a workforce representative of the communities we serve.&nbsp;As an Equal Opportunities Employer, we believe in appointing candidates based on their skills, experience, qualifications, and abilities.&nbsp;To support this commitment, we guarantee an interview to candidates from under-represented groups who meet the minimum essential criteria for the role.&nbsp;If you require any reasonable adjustments in line with the Equality Act 2010, such as an application form in a different format or additional time to complete your application, please contact us at&nbsp;<a href="mailto:recruitment@liverpool.gov.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@liverpool.gov.uk</a>.Although we advertise on Jobs Go Public, and other websites, your application process will be directed to our Tribepad system.&nbsp;Please note that all communication regarding your application for this post will be sent to the email address that you have registered on Tribepad, including your invite to interview if you are shortlisted. Please check your emails regularly, including Spam/Junk, after the closing dates for notifications. &nbsp;Please ensure you complete your full profile, work and education history in Tribepad.Eligibility to work in the UK will be verified in the final stages of the selection process.&nbsp;All candidates must either already have a right to work in the UK before commencing employment or meet the Home Office criteria for Visa sponsorship.&nbsp;Candidates who require sponsorship should evaluate the Home Office eligibility&nbsp;<a href="https://protect-eu.mimecast.com/s/gRWgCZ668UPJVq6ijjIC3?domain=urldefense.com" target="_blank">criteria</a> for a Skilled Worker visa before applying.This is not legal advice, and we advise you to seek your own independent legal advice tailored to your own personal circumstances.

Senior Technical Architect

<h4> Job Description </h4>Overview The London Borough of Harrow is looking for a passionate and dedicated Young Person’s Advisor to join our ambitious Leaving Care Team. This role offers a unique opportunity to walk alongside care-experienced young people aged 16–25 as they navigate the transition into adulthood. We are a forward-thinking service committed to co-production, meaning we work in partnership with our young people to shape a service that truly meets their needs.We are specifically seeking an experienced Personal Adviser who is driven by their values and committed to supporting those with complex needs, including Unaccompanied Asylum-Seeking Children (UASC). You will bring an in-depth understanding of trauma, loss, and displacement, alongside the ability to support young people through the uncertainties of immigration and identity.The successful candidate will be highly skilled at building trusting, professional relationships, maintaining confidence even when engagement is challenging. You must be reflective, organised, and capable of managing a caseload with high-quality recording standards. Working collaboratively with a wide range of partner agencies is essential to this role. If you are motivated by continuous improvement and have a genuine desire to empower care-experienced young people as they shape their own futures, we encourage you to apply for this rewarding position in Harrow. About You This is about being part of a service that places care-experienced young people at the heart of everything we do:<ul><li>You'll take part in shaping how we deliver services, whether through feedback forums, co-led events, or piloting new approaches.</li><li>You'll help us build a service where young people’s voices genuinely influence decision-making at every level.</li><li>Supporting care leavers with Pathway Planning, housing, education, finances, health, and wellbeing.</li><li>Building relationships rooted in trust, empathy and consistency.</li><li>Working in a trauma-informed and relationship-based way.</li><li>Acting as a key advocate for young people, helping them access opportunities, overcome barriers, and realise their goals.</li><li>Working with families, carers, professionals, and services across the borough and beyond.</li><li>Recording your work clearly and reflectively, capturing the young person’s journey, not just the intervention.</li></ul> Related Documents For more information, please refer to the <a href="https://harrowcouncil.icims.com/icims2/servlet/icims2?module=AppInert&amp;action=download&amp;id=24331&amp;hashed=1907242448" target="_blank">Role Profile/Selection Criteria</a><h4>About us</h4> Harrow Council is the 12th largest London borough and one of the most culturally diverse local authorities in the UK, making it a great place to live, work and visit with a range of cultures, religions and opinions that come together to produce high achieving schools and a close and friendly community. Located 10 miles from the city centre and just 13 minutes to Euston from Harrow &amp; Wealdstone station there are great transport links via the Metropolitan Line, Watford DC Line and national rail service. It is easily accessible to the M1, M25 and A406.<h4>Other information</h4> Support for candidates visit:<a href="https://www.harrow.gov.uk/jobs/support-candidates?documentId=12517&amp;categoryId=210277" target="_blank">Harrow.gov.uk</a> Our behavioural indicators roles <a href="https://www.harrow.gov.uk/downloads/file/23864/behavioural-indicators-below-g11" target="_blank">below G11</a> and <a href="https://www.harrow.gov.uk/downloads/file/23865/behavioural-indicators-above-g11" target="_blank">above G11</a> Here at Harrow Council, the vision is one of 'Working together to make a difference for Harrow' <a href="https://www.harrow.gov.uk/jobs/jobs-harrow-council" target="_blank"> Please click here to view Harrow Council's benefits</a><h4>Important Note</h4> To deliver our commitment to equality of opportunity in service provision, all staff are expected to promote equality in the workplace and in the services the Council delivers. All sections of the population will have equal access to jobs at the London Borough of Harrow. No applicant or employee will receive less favourable treatment because of age, disability, gender, reassignment, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy, or maternity unless a Genuine Occupational Qualification applies. As such, we value diversity and welcome applications from all backgrounds. For further information, please read our <a href="https://www.harrow.gov.uk/council/Equality-diversity#:~:text=We%20have%20many%20people%20of,cohesion%2C%20fairness%2C%20and%20justice" target="_blank">equality statement</a>. As a disability-confident employer, we are committed to making our recruitment practices barrier-free and accessible to everyone. This includes reasonably adjusting the recruitment process for those with disabilities or long-term health conditions. For further information, please contact us at <a href="mailto:resourcing@harrow.gov.uk" target="_blank">resourcing@harrow.gov.uk</a> London Borough of Harrow is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Harrow operates stringent, safer recruitment procedures. Due to the high number of applications received for some posts, we may close vacancies before the stated closing date if sufficient applications are received. Therefore, please apply as soon as possible. Harrow redeployees will be given priority consideration. The personal information we have collected from you will be shared with Cifas who will use it to prevent fraud, other unlawful or dishonest conduct, malpractice, and other seriously improper conduct. If any of these are detected you could be refused certain services or employment. Your personal information will also be used to verify your identity. 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Young Persons Advisor

We are currently recruiting Experienced Social Workers to join our Children in Care Team. We are proud to be ‘Good’ in Medway and are determined to build on the great work that has been done so far to improve the services for our children, young people and families.Recent promotions, following our investment in new Assistant Team Managers across the service, mean we are now looking for passionate social workers who can commit to making a difference to our children in Medway.Children matter in Medway, and so do you. It’s an exciting time to join us as we offer competitive pay and conditions and hybrid working. We are committed to helping you to grow and develop throughout your career and reach your full potential. Our practice development offer along with management capacity across our teams, ensures you will be guided, supported and cared for.Whether you have recently completed your ASYE or have worked in children’s social work for some years we would love you to join us on our ongoing journey. You will be joining an experienced and dedicated social work team who have relationship and strengths-based work with children and families at the core of their practice.Experienced Social Workers (with 2+ years post qualifying experience) will be offered a package of up to £51,329 per annum (inclusive of market premia + £3,000 per annum retention payment).Social Workers with less than 2 years’ service will be offered a package of up to £46,956 per annum (inclusive of market premia + £2,000 per annum retention payment).Join us and #Make a Difference…<h4>Our Offer</h4>We are proud to offer a range of benefits including –<ul><li>A generous annual leave entitlement up to 30 days plus bank holidays</li><li>An excellent local government pension scheme</li><li>An essential car user allowance with option to apply for a lease car after six months.</li><li>Free car parking</li><li>Hybrid working - enabling you to work from home/office (minimum of 2 days per week will be required in the office). Assessment Teams are office based for duty weeks.</li><li>Relocation package of up to £8,000</li><li>A range of staff benefits and discounts including access to fantastic discounts and savings on shops and services, travel discounts, health and wellbeing support, and an employee assistance service.</li><li>Access to <a href="https://www.medway.gov.uk/info/200255/childrens_social_worker_jobs/759/professional_development" target="_blank">professional development and support</a> including Community Care Inform.</li><li>Hybrid working style </li></ul><h4>About You</h4><ul><li>You will hold a recognised Social Work qualification eg. Degree in Social Work, PGC in Social Work, CQSW, DipSW or equivalent and be registered with Social Work England.</li><li>You will have successfully completed your ASYE </li><li>You will have a full driving licence and access to a vehicle for work purposes.</li></ul>For further information on the qualifications, skills and experience required, please refer to the Job Profile and Person Specification.<h4>Additional Information</h4>For an informal discussion, please don't hesitate to contact one of the recruiting managers below. Alternatively, please email the recruitment team on <a href="mailto:cscrecruitment@medway.gov.uk" target="_blank">cscrecruitment@medway.gov.uk</a>. Laura Saunders, Service Manager (Children in Care) on 01634 337328.<h4>Our organisation</h4>Medway is a unitary authority in the South East of England, made up of the towns of Strood, Rochester, Chatham, Gillingham and Rainham and more rural areas, including the Hoo Peninsula.Situated in Kent in the South-East of England, the area has plenty of green spaces, excellent facilities and easy access to the national motorway and rail networks, facilitating superb transport links to London.We provide all local Government services for a quarter of a million people, looking after education, environment, social care, housing, planning, business and much more - everything from frontline services such as rubbish collection and events like the Dickens Festival to work that goes on behind the scenes to ensure services in Medway run smoothly and cost effectively.Working at Medway Council means that you get to be part of this journey working alongside talented, professional colleagues to drive forward change to transform the lives of our residents and the communities they live in.<h4>Important Information</h4> Applicants must be able to demonstrate all essential requirements as listed in the job profile<h4>Equal Opportunities Commitment Statement</h4>Medway Council is committed to creating an inclusive work environment with a diverse workforce. All appropriately qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, disability or ageFor further information please refer to the Medway information pack available as a download or to view onlinePlease be advised that if you are not contacted within 3 weeks of the advert closing date then you have not been shortlisted. All recruitment correspondence, including interview letters and contracts of employment will usually be sent out via email.Please visit <a href="http://www.mindfulemployer.net/" target="_blank">http://www.mindfulemployer.net/</a> for information on how Medway Council put good practices in place to ensure employees and job applicants who declare mental health issues receive the right level of support.We reserve the right to close this vacancy at any time prior to the closing date.





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This is Medway

Experienced Social Worker - Children in Care Team

We are currently recruiting an Engagement Officer to join the Adult Social Care Engagement Team. This is an exciting opportunity to join our team and work together to strengthen both internal and external engagement within Adult Social Care. The team are responsible for ensuring that we hear and champion the voices of both our internal staff and individuals, families and carers that we work with.We are looking for someone who is dynamic, flexible, friendly, approachable, motivated and has a positive can-do attitude.In this role, you will lead on external engagement initiatives, design programmes to enhance engagement and develop new engagement groups and ensure individuals involvement is meaningful and impactful.A key role will be launching and leading our new community involvement groups across areas of Medway, bringing together residents to share feedback and have meaningful discussions to strengthen Medway's servicesThere is an excellent opportunity to develop and grow the role and look at new and innovative ways in which we can share and develop our engagement work.If you have any queries or would like any more information please contact the recruiting manager Claire Munro Scott, Engagement Manager <a href="mailto:claire.munroscott@medway.gov.uk" target="_blank">claire.munroscott@medway.gov.uk</a>Closing date: Sunday 11th January. We reserve the right to close this vacancy at any time prior to the closing date.In return we will offer you: <ul><li>Generous annual leave entitlement</li><li>Generous local government pension scheme package</li><li>Access to wider training and development qualifications</li><li>Flexible working scheme</li><li>Travel plan discounts</li><li>Access to CAREFIRST advice &amp; counselling service</li><li>Employee discount scheme for national and local retailers</li></ul>Career Progression Frameworks (CPF) have been introduced for all roles at Medway Council. These frameworks provide a mechanism for employees to take ownership of their development within their post and be rewarded accordingly. This means that the salary you will be offered will be at level A unless, based on an assessment against the CPF criteria, you demonstrate that you are meeting the criteria of level B or C. There will be further opportunity once in post to progress from level A to B, and B to C.When writing your application, it is important to ensure you identify your suitability against the requirements of the job profile, as this information will be used for shortlisting and may contribute to the CPF assessment. Your application may be rejected if the minimum required criteria is not met. Further information relating to the requirements for this role can be found in the CPF Guidance document attached.The person specification of a job profile is split into three levels: Level A details the essential criteria that all applicants must be able to demonstrate through their application and interview.You can demonstrate knowledge, experience and skills to allow you to perform within this role. You will identify, through application, how you meet the elements detailed within the person specification, at either Level A, B or C. You will be supported to develop in your role through induction, probation and a supportive Performance Appraisal and Career Conversation. Through your induction you will be introduced to the Career Progression Framework (CPF), which will help you to identify your areas of strength and any development needs.Our organisation:Medway is a unitary authority in the South East of England, made up of the towns of Strood, Rochester, Chatham, Gillingham and Rainham and more rural areas, including the Hoo Peninsula.Situated in Kent in the South-East of England, the area has plenty of green spaces, excellent facilities and easy access to the national motorway and rail networks, facilitating superb transport links to London.We provide all local Government services for a quarter of a million people, looking after education, environment, social care, housing, planning, business and much more - everything from frontline services such as rubbish collection and events like the Dickens Festival to work that goes on behind the scenes to ensure services in Medway run smoothly and cost effectively.Working at Medway Council means that you get to be part of this journey working alongside talented, professional colleagues to drive forward change to transform the lives of our residents and the communities they live in.Important Information-Applicants must be able to demonstrate all essential requirements as listed in the job profileEqual Opportunities Commitment StatementMedway Council is committed to creating an inclusive work environment with a diverse workforce. All appropriately qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, disability or ageFor further information please refer to the Medway information pack available as a download or to view onlinePlease be advised that if you are not contacted within 3 weeks of the advert closing date then you have not been shortlisted. All recruitment correspondence, including interview letters and contracts of employment will usually be sent out via email.Please visit <a href="http://www.mindfulemployer.net/" target="_blank">http://www.mindfulemployer.net/</a> for information on how Medway Council put good practices in place to ensure employees and job applicants who declare mental health issues receive the right level of support.We reserve the right to close this vacancy at any time prior to the closing date.If you are not contacted within 3 weeks of the advert closing date then you have not been shortlisted.All recruitment correspondence, including interview letters and contracts of employment will usually be sent out via email, if you require documentation/correspondence in different format such as braille or large print, please contact the Resourcing Team on 01634 332878.<ul></ul>

Engagement  Officer

We are currently recruiting for a Practice Development Manager to support the research, design, and delivery of high-quality adults practice across all of Adults Services and the wider system. To lead on a specialist area within newly qualified social workers, social work students and adult apprentices. Coordinating the design and delivery of the programmes and implementation and facilitation of resources to promote best practice. Responsibility for the recruitment, retention, induction, workshops, and observations alongside providing feedback for critical reflection and learning for individuals. Support the development and career progression of students and practitioners, to develop their knowledge, skills, values, and practice. Promote professional development, creating a robust learning culture which will provide high quality practice and effective outcomes for adults, carers, and families. To adhere to and uphold professional standards set out by Medway Council, Social Work Post-Qualifying Standards, Professional Capability Framework and Social Work England. To be an active change agent in driving improvements in the standards of practice, promoting and delivering Medway’s ASC vision alongside, the Care Quality Commission’s commitment: to ensure health and care services provide people with safe, effective, compassionate, high-quality care and to encourage those services to improve. Implement and support training/learning opportunities, to embed strengths-based practice which maximises individuals’ autonomy and promotes independence and healthier lives. Contribute to a comprehensive Quality Assurance framework across the service, by undertaking a range of auditing activity, analysing, and distributing findings to develop and deliver a learning culture across adults. Actively engage the voice of practitioners, adults, carers, and families ensuring individuals experiences and outcomes are tailored, promoting the minimisation of inequalities, enhancing equality including those with different cultural and protected characterises. To support and develop integrated, effective, and efficient approaches in the co-producing with and engagement of adults, carers, and families. To understand the potential and actual inequalities in care and support outcomes: and work across adult’s social care and the wider systems alongside such groups to co-produce actions to reduce inequalities. To be an active participant and lead in collaboration with partner agencies, communities, and wider systems to ensure a diverse and flexible joined up approach is embedded within practice. To provide support and challenge across the service where appropriate to ensure practice remains focused on the Adult. To support in policy development across Adult Social Care. <h4>In return we will offer you: </h4><ul><li>Generous annual leave entitlement</li><li>Generous local government pension scheme package</li><li>Access to wider training and development qualifications</li><li>Flexible working scheme</li><li>Travel plan discounts</li><li>Access to CAREFIRST advice &amp; counselling service</li><li>Employee discount scheme for national and local retailers</li></ul>Career Progression Frameworks (CPF) have been introduced for all roles at Medway Council. These frameworks provide a mechanism for employees to take ownership of their development within their post and be rewarded accordingly. This means that the salary you will be offered will be at level A unless, based on an assessment against the CPF criteria, you demonstrate that you are meeting the criteria of level B or C. There will be further opportunity once in post to progress from level A to B, and B to C.When writing your application, it is important to ensure you identify your suitability against the requirements of the job profile, as this information will be used for shortlisting and may contribute to the CPF assessment. Your application may be rejected if the minimum required criteria is not met. Further information relating to the requirements for this role can be found in the CPF Guidance document attached.The person specification of a job profile is split into three levels: Level A details the essential criteria that all applicants must be able to demonstrate through their application and interview.Level B details the developed competencies that an individual who is practised in this role would be able to demonstrate and will be a progression of knowledge, experience and skills from level A.Level C requires the highest level of competence and applicants would need to fully meet and demonstrate all aspects of the job profile, including qualifications, knowledge, skills and experience.You can demonstrate knowledge, experience and skills to allow you to perform within this role. You will identify, through application, how you meet the elements detailed within the person specification, at either Level A, B or C. You will be supported to develop in your role through induction, probation and a supportive Performance Appraisal and Career Conversation. Through your induction you will be introduced to the Career Progression Framework (CPF), which will help you to identify your areas of strength and any development needs.<h4> </h4><h4>Our organisation:</h4>Medway is a unitary authority in the South East of England, made up of the towns of Strood, Rochester, Chatham, Gillingham and Rainham and more rural areas, including the Hoo Peninsula.Situated in Kent in the South-East of England, the area has plenty of green spaces, excellent facilities and easy access to the national motorway and rail networks, facilitating superb transport links to London.We provide all local Government services for a quarter of a million people, looking after education, environment, social care, housing, planning, business and much more - everything from frontline services such as rubbish collection and events like the Dickens Festival to work that goes on behind the scenes to ensure services in Medway run smoothly and cost effectively.Working at Medway Council means that you get to be part of this journey working alongside talented, professional colleagues to drive forward change to transform the lives of our residents and the communities they live in. <h4>Important Information-</h4>Applicants must be able to demonstrate all essential requirements as listed in the job profile <h4>Equal Opportunities Commitment Statement</h4>Medway Council is committed to creating an inclusive work environment with a diverse workforce. All appropriately qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, disability or ageFor further information please refer to the Medway information pack available as a download or to view onlinePlease be advised that if you are not contacted within 3 weeks of the advert closing date then you have not been shortlisted. All recruitment correspondence, including interview letters and contracts of employment will usually be sent out via email.Please visit <a href="http://www.mindfulemployer.net/" target="_blank">http://www.mindfulemployer.net/</a> for information on how Medway Council put good practices in place to ensure employees and job applicants who declare mental health issues receive the right level of support.We reserve the right to close this vacancy at any time prior to the closing date.If you are not contacted within 3 weeks of the advert closing date then you have not been shortlisted.All recruitment correspondence, including interview letters and contracts of employment will usually be sent out via email, if you require documentation/correspondence in different format such as braille or large print, please contact the Resourcing Team on 01634 332878.





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Practice Development Manager

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: Environment Services plays a vital role in delivering a wide range of essential council functions. From keeping our streets clean and managing refuse collections, to maintaining our award-winning parks and open spaces, we take pride in caring for the local environment. Working within our Waste &amp; Recycling services department, you will play a key role in ensuring the timely and efficient collection of household waste and recycling. You’ll be part of a dedicated team that strives for high standards, delivers excellent service and is continually working to improve the quality and sustainability of our services – helping to create cleaner, greener and more welcoming communities for everyone. Hours: 37 per week Your Contributions: To undertake duties connected with the removal of domestic or commercial refuse from premises as directed.- Experience in a waste related activities- Communication skills- A knowledge of waste collection practices 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 with the option to purchase an additional four-days of unpaid leave for our Annual Christmas Closedown</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> Extensive employee benefits platform including discounted shopping, car leasing, gym memberships, wellbeing hub and Employee Assistance Programme.</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 Mark Patino <a href="mailto:mark.patino@halton.gov.uk" target="_blank">mark.patino@halton.gov.uk</a> Interviews TBC 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!





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Halton Borough Council

Halton Borough Council's Plan

Waste Recycling Operative 

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: Environment Services plays a vital role in delivering a wide range of essential council functions. From keeping our streets clean and managing refuse collections, to maintaining our award-winning parks and open spaces, we take pride in caring for the local environment. Working within our Waste &amp; Recycling services department, you will play a key role in ensuring the timely and efficient collection of household waste and recycling. You’ll be part of a dedicated team that strives for high standards, delivers excellent service and is continually working to improve the quality and sustainability of our services – helping to create cleaner, greener and more welcoming communities for everyone. Hours: 37 per week Your Contributions: The ideal candidate will have strong communication skills, both verbal demonstrating the ability to communicate clearly and courteously and written, with the capability to complete basic paperwork accurately. They must possess good driving skills, including the ability to manoeuvre large vehicles in restricted or challenging areas. A good level of physical fitness is essential, as the role involves demanding work, often carried out outdoors in all weather conditions. Candidates should be able to work independently using their own initiative, and also contribute effectively as part of a team. A sound awareness of health and safety practices is important, and a willingness to adapt to a flexible working pattern is required. The candidate must hold a valid HGV licence and possess an up-to-date Driver CPC qualification, both of which are essential requirements for the role. The candidate should have experience driving refuse collection vehicles, demonstrating competence and familiarity with the specific demands of this type of work. 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 with the option to purchase an additional four-days of unpaid leave for our Annual Christmas Closedown</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> Extensive employee benefits platform including discounted shopping, car leasing, gym memberships, wellbeing hub and Employee Assistance Programme</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 Mark Sergeant - <a href="mailto:mark.patino@halton.gov.uk" target="_blank">mark.patino@halton.gov.uk</a> Interviews TBC 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!





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Waste and Recycling Driver/Chargehand

Job Title: Library Support Driver - Welwyn Garden City Starting Salary: £25,185 progressing to £25,583 per annum (pro rata for part time) Hours: 37 Location: Welwyn Garden City Contract Type:&nbsp;Permanent Directorate: Resources<h4>About the team</h4>This is a rare opportunity to join our team of five Library Support Drivers, managed by our Facilities Support Officer. You will be driving a 3.5 tonne van and be responsible for delivering, collecting and sorting items from libraries as well as educational and health settings.You will be part of our close-knit Libraries Logistics and Distribution team, which supports 46 libraries throughout Hertfordshire. We are currently based with our Central Stocks Unit at Welwyn Garden City and will be moving to St Albans within the next 12 months.<h4>About the role</h4>Working days are Monday to Friday, 8 hours per day with some flexibility around start times. Our drivers like to get out early to avoid the traffic and usually complete deliveries before our libraries open to the public.Library Support Drivers are responsible for sorting, loading, unloading and delivering stock, equipment and items of furniture to libraries, often out of hours when the libraries are closed. This requires the confidence to work alone while unlocking, locking and setting intruder alarms.<h4>About you</h4>We are seeking a reliable, proactive individual who interacts professionally with colleagues and members of the public and is keen to deliver high standards of service with care, consideration and courtesy.This role requires a good level of physical fitness and resilience. You will be lifting, carrying, loading and unloading boxes of library stock, furniture and equipment. You will be making deliveries in all weathers, often in the dark and before libraries open.You must be a patient, considerate and competent driver, operating the vehicle safely, legally and economically at all times. A DVLA licence check will be carried out prior to appointment and every 6 months thereafter.We welcome applications from candidates who currently reside in the UK with established proof of right to work documentation. We are not able to offer sponsorship at this time for this role.This job role is within the Operational Services, level OPS4 job profile. Please locate this via:Job profiles - Operational servicesTo hear more about this opportunity please contact Nigel Braggins, Facilities Support Officer or Kay Murphy, Support Services Manager on 0300 123 4049 for an informal discussion about the role.Interview Date: 21st &amp; 23rd January 2026Benefits of working for us <h4>How to apply</h4>As part of your application, please upload your most recent CV. Ensure your CV is up to date with your employment history (including any employment gaps), and including any training/qualifications. We encourage you to include examples of where you have demonstrated the requirements/criteria in the advert / job profile to allow the panel to fully recognise your skills and abilities. You will have the opportunity to include a short covering paragraph within your application to give us a little more information about your skills, knowledge, and experiences. <h4>Additional information</h4>Disability Confident We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer and guarantee an interview to anyone disclosing a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria for the post.Driving required You’ll need to have the ability to drive and/or travel around Hertfordshire, either using your own mode of transport or a company car to travel to other locations.English Fluency The ability to converse at ease with members of the public and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post (for those whose language is a signed language the provision of a sign language interpreter who speaks English to the necessary standard of fluency will be required). Further information about the legal requirement can be found here.





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Hertfordshire County Council

Library Support Driver - Welwyn Garden City

We are seeking an Executive Assistant to be part of our dynamic Children’s Services team who will provide an outstanding, professional and extensively ranging executive service to the Assistant Director (AD) and the wider directorate. The post will include project support and advisory work to enable the AD to perform their role and responsibilities to a consistently high standard.<h4>About you</h4><ul><li>You will hold 5 GCSEs Grade 4 - 9 (or equivalent) including English and Maths.</li><li>You will hold a Level 3 in Business Administration or equivalent.</li><li>You will be experienced in working with and supporting senior managers at a strategic level.</li><li>You will be experienced in delivering projects, analysing data, producing briefing notes and achieving income targets. </li><li>You will be experienced in undertaking complex minute taking and taking a proactive approach to tracking actions.</li><li>You will be experienced in dealing with highly confidential and sensitive data.</li><li>You will be experienced in setting up and establishing effective internal and external partnerships and working groups ensuring key parties are updated and agreed actions are followed up. </li><li>You will be experienced in planning ahead and having the ability to respond positively to change.</li></ul><h4>In return we offer you</h4><ul><li>Generous annual leave entitlement.</li><li>Generous local government pension scheme package.</li><li>Access to wider training and development qualifications.</li><li>Flexible working scheme.</li><li>Travel plan discounts.</li><li>Access to CAREFIRST advice &amp; counselling service.</li><li>Employee discount scheme for national and local.</li><li>Staff benefits including discounted membership to Medway Leisure Centres.</li></ul><h4>Career Progression Framework</h4>Career Progression Frameworks (CPF) have been introduced for all roles at Medway Council. These frameworks provide a mechanism for employees to take ownership of their development within their post and be rewarded accordingly. This means that the salary you will be offered will be at level A unless, based on an assessment against the CPF criteria, you demonstrate that you are meeting the criteria of level B or C. There will be further opportunity once in post to progress from level A to B, and B to C.When writing your application, it is important to ensure you identify your suitability against the requirements of the job profile, as this information will be used for shortlisting and may contribute to the CPF assessment. Your application may be rejected if the minimum required criteria is not met. Further information relating to the requirements for this role can be found in the CPF Guidance document attached.The person specification of a job profile is split into three levels:Level A details the essential criteria that all applicants must be able to demonstrate through their application and interview.Level B details the developed competencies that an individual who is practised in this role would be able to demonstrate and will be a progression of knowledge, experience and skills from level A.Level C requires the highest level of competence and applicants would need to fully meet and demonstrate all aspects of the job profile, including qualifications, knowledge, skills and experience.Children's Services are seeking an Executive Assistant to join the team at level A. This is the entry point of the role, so you will need to be able to demonstrate the relevant knowledge, experience and skills to get you started, but you will be supported to develop in your role through induction, probation and a supportive Performance Appraisal and Career Conversation. All elements of level A listed within the person specification are essential. Through your induction you will be introduced to the Career Progression Framework (CPF), which will help you to identify your areas of strength and any development needs. <h4>Important Information</h4><ul><li>Applicants must be able to demonstrate all essential requirements as listed in the job profile.</li></ul><h4>Our organisation</h4>Medway is a unitary authority in the South East of England, made up of the towns of Strood, Rochester, Chatham, Gillingham and Rainham and more rural areas, including the Hoo Peninsula.Situated in Kent in the South-East of England, the area has plenty of green spaces, excellent facilities and easy access to the national motorway and rail networks, facilitating superb transport links to London.We provide all local Government services for a quarter of a million people, looking after education, environment, social care, housing, planning, business and much more - everything from frontline services such as rubbish collection and events like the Dickens Festival to work that goes on behind the scenes to ensure services in Medway run smoothly and cost effectively.Working at Medway Council means that you get to be part of this journey working alongside talented, professional colleagues to drive forward change to transform the lives of our residents and the communities they live in.<h4>Equal Opportunities Commitment Statement</h4>Medway Council is committed to creating an inclusive work environment with a diverse workforce. All appropriately qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, disability or age.For further information please refer to the Medway information pack available as a download or to view online.Please be advised that if you are not contacted within 3 weeks of the advert closing date then you have not been shortlisted. All recruitment correspondence, including interview letters and contracts of employment will usually be sent out via email.Please visit <a href="http://www.mindfulemployer.net/" target="_blank">http://www.mindfulemployer.net/</a> for information on how Medway Council put good practices in place to ensure employees and job applicants who declare mental health issues receive the right level of support.We reserve the right to close this vacancy at any time prior to the closing date.If you are not contacted within 3 weeks of the advert closing date then you have not been shortlisted.All recruitment correspondence, including interview letters and contracts of employment will usually be sent out via email, if you require documentation/correspondence in different format such as braille or large print, please contact the Resourcing Team on 01634 332878.





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Executive Assistant

Come Join Our Team as a Senior Enablement Support Worker at Derbyshire County Council Dales START Team🌟Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of others? 💖 Do you have a heart full of compassion and leadership potential? If so, we want YOU to be a part of our dedicated enablement team!As a Senior Enablement Support Worker with us, you won't just be providing care; you'll be a beacon of support and guidance, helping our care staff shine their brightest. ✨ Your role will involve:👩‍👧‍👦 Leading and mentoring our fantastic enablement support workers.🌟 Promoting best practices.🤝 Delivering high-quality care and support to clients with diverse needs. But that's not all! 🌈 We offer you:🏡 The opportunity to work three shifts, including early, late, and 9-5.🎁 Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme.🏖️ Generous annual leave (25 days per year, rising to 30 after 5 years) + 8 bank holidays.📚 Training and development opportunities to grow in your career.🚗 Paid travel expenses if you need to travel to other sites.🚴‍♂️ The chance to join our Smarter Travel Scheme, including the cycle to work scheme.🤗 Supportive management and an amazing team.👁️ Access to in-house occupational services, including free eye tests, physiotherapy, and counselling.💰 Exclusive Derbyshire rewards with hundreds of discounts and cashback opportunities. Learn more about the incredible benefits of working with us on our reward and recognition <a href="https://staff.derbyshire.gov.uk/pay-and-benefits/my-benefits-and-discounts/my-benefits-and-discounts.aspx" target="_blank">page</a>.Ready to make a meaningful impact on the lives of our residents? 🌼 Apply today and join our caring community!Provisional Interview Date: 23 January 2026Due to this post having access to children and/or vulnerable adults, the successful candidate will be required to undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service check. The possession of a criminal record will not necessarily prevent an applicant from obtaining this post, as all cases are judged individually according to the nature of the role and information provided. <a href="https://staff.derbyshire.gov.uk/jobs-and-recruitment/recruitment-and-contractual-arrangements/criminal-background-checks/criminal-background-checks.aspx" target="_blank">Click here to see our policy on criminal background checks.</a>The job may require unsocial hours working including weekends and Bank Holidays. Payment arrangements will be detailed in any contract offer made.Saturday and Sunday hours will be paid at plain time where it is part of your normal working pattern unless it is between 7pm and 7am, where enhanced rates of pay apply. Enhanced pay rates are paid for Bank Holiday working.Apply now and take the first step towards a fulfilling career with us! By joining Derbyshire County Council you will have access to a range of amazing rewards and employee benefits, including our generous annual leave scheme, excellent local government pension and fantastic employee discounts. To discover more detail about the rewards and benefits available to you, click <a href="https://staff.derbyshire.gov.uk/pay-and-benefits/my-benefits-and-discounts/my-benefits-and-discounts.aspx" target="_blank">here</a>ASCH1Young workers – Please note there are different rules for young workers in regard to working hours. Please ensure the information contained within the following <a href="https://www.acas.org.uk/young-workers-apprentices-and-work-experience" target="_blank">ACAS link</a> is understood before applyingImportant: Derbyshire County Council holds a sponsorship licence, but this role does not offer visa sponsorship. Please apply only if you already have the right to work in the UK without sponsorship, as applications that do not meet this requirement will be rejected.We welcome applications from individuals who share our values — being Collaborative, Innovative, Empowered and Accountable. These values describe who we are and what we stand for as a council. They help shape our culture, encourage consistent behaviour and guide how we work together to make a positive difference for both our employees and the residents we serve.<ul></ul>

Derbyshire County Council

Senior Enablement Support Worker

Job Description Job Title:&nbsp;Support Planner - CLS Team 4 Salary:&nbsp;£33,531 - £38,052 per annum&nbsp; Grade:&nbsp;D Contract Type:&nbsp;Permanent Working Hours:&nbsp;37 hours per week Thurrock Adult Social care is seeking an exceptional individual to join us as a Support Planner in our Community Led Support Team 4. This role is an interesting opportunity to work in a Team that is committed to connecting individuals with their communities. The team&nbsp;is about&nbsp;responsive social care&nbsp;support that creates&nbsp;opportunity for vulnerable people to come together with their community to explore opportunities and outcomes, while providing support&nbsp;that is committed to safeguarding the most vulnerable. &nbsp;&nbsp; As part of a&nbsp;CLS team&nbsp;you will be working in a way that is responsive and proportionate, working&nbsp;with people to achieve their outcomes using their strengths and their community creativity, linking people with their communities focusing on ‘what matters&nbsp;rather than what’s the matter’.&nbsp;You will need to be an excellent communicator and able to work alongside colleagues in other departments, health, community partners and agencies in order to meet the care and support needs, and outcomes for our residents.&nbsp; DBS Check: At Enhanced level with Adults Barred List is required for this post. Benefits of Working with Us&nbsp; Adult Social Care has so much to offer you, and we look forward to seeing what you can offer Adult Social Care. At Thurrock Council, we value our employees and offer a comprehensive benefits package, including:&nbsp; <ul> <li>Generous annual leave entitlement&nbsp;</li> <li>Local Government Pension Scheme&nbsp;</li> <li>Flexible and hybrid working opportunities (where applicable)&nbsp;</li> <li>Ongoing training and professional development&nbsp;</li> <li>Employee&nbsp;assistance&nbsp;programme and wellbeing support&nbsp;</li> <li>Staff discounts and local offers&nbsp;</li> <li>A supportive and inclusive working environment&nbsp;</li> </ul> Important Dates&nbsp; Closing Date (Redeployment Only):&nbsp;22nd December 2025 Closing Date (Internal &amp; External):&nbsp;4th January 2026 Interview Date: To Be Confirmed Additional Information&nbsp; If you have any questions about the role or interview process, please contact:&nbsp; Maureen Okpalauko Team Manager -&nbsp;<a href="mailto:mokpalauko@thurrock.gov.uk" target="_blank">mokpalauko@thurrock.gov.uk</a> To view the Job Profile and Person Specification, please follow the link below:&nbsp; <a href="https://thurrockc.sharepoint.com/:b:/s/ThurrockCouncilPublicDocuments/IQCpq4s9We_8TYLgBOdHjLiXAZFWgmH72fl-xeHNRr6__sI?e=ynEbIk" target="_blank">Download Job Profile (PDF Document)</a> Application Requirements As part of the Safer Recruitment process, Gap Management is&nbsp;required&nbsp;for all Safeguarding roles.&nbsp;Please complete the Gaps in Employment grid provided (refer to the example document for guidance) and upload it under&nbsp;Miscellaneous Documents&nbsp;as part of your application.&nbsp;&nbsp; If the Job Profile and Person Specification list any qualifications as essential, please also upload copies of those relevant qualifications.&nbsp; <a href="https://thurrockc.sharepoint.com/:w:/s/ThurrockCouncilPublicDocuments/EXtYMXeGlbVPjAoxHwfnCuIB6KNWFCXe3i6bJI6MRBQZ-Q?e=dGt2M1" target="_blank">Gaps in Employment Form</a>&nbsp; <a href="https://thurrockc.sharepoint.com/:b:/s/ThurrockCouncilPublicDocuments/Ecz7hL-hyYFGvVpdkZ55ozkBS_giEjpigg97yi5KrF2SVw?e=vKePlG" target="_blank">Gaps in Employment Example</a> About usWhy Thurrock? Working at Thurrock Council gives you the opportunity to join an organisation that is changing at pace, one where you can make a real difference to the lives of the people we serve.Thurrock Council is moving towards a new community leadership approach which involves linking with local partners and communities as we shape our improvement for the years ahead. This is an exciting time to join us, to shape the future success of our changing organisation and to have a positive influence on our borough.&nbsp;Our locationThurrock is located on the north bank of the river Thames. Our urban centres are a vibrant mix of established towns and new young communities, with a diverse and growing population of around 160,000&nbsp;residents. We are an emerging cultural and arts centre, home to the production centre for the Royal Opera House and the National Skills Academy for Creative and Cultural Skills. We have excellent retail and leisure opportunities, including Lakeside Shopping Centre, country parks, forests, and marshes. Thurrock is just half an hour journey away from the centre of London by train and well connected by road.Staff benefitsWe offer lots of staff benefits, including a generous annual leave entitlement and hybrid working. We champion flexible working and job share applications are welcome.Further information can be found here <a href="https://www.thurrock.gov.uk/working-for-council/employment-benefits" target="_blank">Employment benefits | Working for the council | Thurrock Council</a>&nbsp; Equality, Diversity &amp; InclusionThurrock Council is committed to equal opportunities. As a Disability Confident Employer, disabled people will be offered an interview where they meet all essential criteria on the person specification. We serve a diverse community where people are different yet equal. Diversity underpins everything we do. For further information about Thurrock Council please visit our website: <a href="https://www.thurrock.gov.uk/" target="_blank">Thurrock Council</a>





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Thurrock Council

Support Planner - Adult Social Care CLS Team 4

<h4>Additional salary details</h4>Are you ready to be the driving force behind spaces that inspire, support and empower? Join Southwark Council as an Area Facilities Officer and play a key role in shaping modern, sustainable workplaces across our borough. You won’t just be maintaining buildings – you’ll be enhancing environments where our people and communities thrive.What makes this role stand out?<ul><li>Real Impact: You’ll directly influence how our staff and residents experience council spaces, ensuring they are safe, efficient, and inspiring places to work and visit.</li><li>Collaborative Spirit: You’ll work with a wide range of stakeholders, from technical teams to contractors to building users, building trusted relationships that keep everything running smoothly.</li><li>Growth &amp; Responsibility: With the authority to monitor performance, manage contracts, and commit expenditure, you’ll have the scope to make a real difference while developing your career in facilities management.</li></ul>About Southwark CouncilSouthwark Council is the largest local authority social landlord in London, managing 55,000 homes lived in by 40% of Southwark’s residents. We are home to over 18,300 businesses including iconic London venues such as The Shard, The Tate Modern and Borough Market along with many social enterprises and we have a young, diverse, and growing population. At Southwark we are committed to making our borough just and fair and are taking positive action to tackle inequalities. Our residents and communities are our greatest asset and the passion we have for Southwark is shared by millions of Londoners who enjoy our outstanding cultural offer, use our hospitals and attend our universities. Our refreshed borough plan and focus on Southwark Stands Together (which is our work with Southwark’s communities and the council’s staff to tackle racism, injustice and inequality), underpins all that we do. Benefits and more information:<a href="https://jobs.southwark.gov.uk/why-us/" target="_blank">Working for Southwark Council – Southwark </a>Salary Range: £35,373 - £41,637<h4>The role</h4>What you’ll be doing:<ul><li>Visiting and inspecting buildings across the borough to ensure facilities are safe, compliant, and supportive of modern ways of working.</li><li>Building strong partnerships with contractors, colleagues, and building users to deliver excellent facilities services.</li><li>Monitoring and managing contractor performance, covering statutory, planned, and reactive maintenance.</li><li>Overseeing delivery of hard and soft services to meet Service Level Agreements (SLAs).</li><li>Providing professional advice and reporting to ensure operational programmes are cost-effective, sustainable, and compliant.</li><li>Committing and authorising expenditure within agreed limits.</li></ul>How you’ll add impact: Our team provides first-class Corporate Facilities support across multiple sites and depots. We need a dynamic and experienced Area Facilities Officer who will bring a blend of the following: <ul><li>A confident and articulate professional with strong influencing and relationship-building skills.</li><li>Experience working in facilities management, with knowledge of both hard and soft services.</li><li>Ability to work collaboratively within a team and with external partners to deliver high-quality outcomes.</li><li>Strong customer focus with a passion for creating positive building user experiences.</li><li>A proactive, solutions-driven mindset with an eye for detail and service improvement.</li><li>Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities.</li><li>Ability to work with minimal supervision, meeting deadlines under pressure.</li><li>Enjoy a balanced approach with flexible home working.</li></ul><h4>Recruitment timetable</h4>Application Closing Date: 11:59pm on the 16th of January 2026Interview Date: The 4th or 11th of February 2026 We are an organisation who is passionate about our people and understands that richness of diversity is a requirement to provide the best possible services to our communities. This is demonstrated through our council-wide ambitious commitment to tackle racial inequality in our communities and workforce through our Southwark Stands Together initiative. We particularly welcome applications from members of the black, Asian, and ethnic minority communities to increase representation at senior management level in the Council. Guaranteed Interview SchemeAs part of our commitment to inclusion, we offer guaranteed interviews for specific groups of people. To qualify, you'll need to meet the minimum requirements for the role, and identify with one of the below criteria:<ul><li>Members of the Armed Forces and veterans</li><li>Are currently in care or have previously been in care.</li><li>If you consider yourself to be disabled or if you have a long-term health condition.</li></ul>We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role, in which case we will move the key dates for the process. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.#LI-PC1Attachments<ul><li><a href="https://emea3.recruitmentplatform.com//tlk/pages/fo/download_job_file.jsp?ID=PEHFK026203F3VBQB796G7VQF&amp;nDocumentID=2603067&amp;ptId=110479" target="_blank">Job Description &amp; Person Specification</a></li></ul>





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Southwark Council

Area Facilities Officer

<h4>The Role</h4>Deputy Head Teacher (SENCO &amp; Senior Leader)Summerhouse Behaviour Support Service – Southwark Contract: Leadership Group 8–15 | Full-time | Permanent Start Date: April 2025 (or earlier by negotiation)We are seeking an exceptional, passionate and resilient Deputy Head Teacher to join the senior leadership team at Summerhouse Behaviour Support Service, a unique primary SEMH provision offering short-term placement and outreach support to Southwark schools. You will play a key strategic role in leading teaching and learning, behaviour and inclusion, and ensuring that every child receives high-quality education, care and personalised support.As Deputy Head Teacher, you will:<ul><li>Lead on teaching, learning and curriculum development across the service.</li><li>Be class-based up to 40% of the week, modelling outstanding practice.</li><li>Lead assessment, progress tracking and data analysis.</li><li>Oversee SEND provision as the service SENCO.</li><li>Deputise for the Head Teacher and contribute to whole-school strategic direction.</li><li>Coordinate support for staff underperformance and lead induction for new staff.</li><li>Monitor and report on key priorities including safeguarding, attendance, behaviour and pupil progress.</li><li>Support the reintegration of pupils back to mainstream school.</li></ul>This is a rare opportunity to help shape a highly regarded specialist service and make a significant difference to children with social, emotional and mental health needs.About YouWe are looking for an inspiring leader who is committed to inclusion, trauma-informed practice and improving outcomes for vulnerable children. You will bring:<ul><li>Substantial primary teaching experience and proven senior leadership experience.</li><li>SENCO qualification or equivalent substantial SENCO experience.</li><li>Expertise in SEMH, behaviour support, safeguarding and multi-agency working.</li></ul><h4>The role</h4><ul><li>The ability to lead staff, drive improvement and support professional development.</li><li>Strong skills in assessment, data analysis and school improvement.</li><li>Excellent communication, emotional intelligence and a reflective, resilient approach.</li><li>A deep commitment to anti-racist, inclusive and relationship-based practice.</li></ul>If you are motivated by the belief that every child can succeed with the right support, we would love to hear from you.What We OfferAt Summerhouse, you will join a warm, skilled and highly committed team who are passionate about improving children’s life chances. We offer:<ul><li>A strategic leadership role with meaningful responsibility and scope to shape the service.</li><li>A supportive, collaborative culture rooted in compassion, respect and ambition for children.</li><li>High-quality professional development including leadership training and SEND development.</li><li>Opportunities to work closely with a wide network of Southwark schools and agencies.</li><li>A well-established and respected SEMH provision with strong systems and a clear ethos.</li><li>Access to Southwark employee benefits, wellbeing support and professional networks.</li></ul>Visits to Summerhouse are warmly encouraged.This post requires a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) DBS check at Enhanced level.Benefits and more information:In your role, we want you to feel supported, challenged and rewarded. You will benefit from our family-friendly policies including flexible working, home working, and a local government pension scheme, plus many other staff benefits. You will join a motivated, driven and supportive team that strives for excellence and values its members. You will also be part of a successful and high-achieving development team that is making a real difference to the lives of residents in the borough. For more information about the wide variety of benefits you can take advantage of please visit our <a href="https://jobs.southwark.gov.uk/why-us/" target="_blank">Staff Benefits</a> page.<h4>Recruitment timetable</h4>Advert closing date: 11.59pm on Monday 5th January 2026Interviews: Thursday 15th January 2026The closing date is given as a guide. We reserve the right to close this vacancy once a sufficient number of applications has been received. We strongly advise you to complete your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.Guaranteed Interview Scheme:As part of our commitment to inclusion, we offer guaranteed interviews for specific groups of people. To qualify, you'll need to meet the minimum requirements for the role, and identify with one of the below criteria:<ul><li>Members of the Armed Forces and veterans</li><li>Are currently in care, or have previously been in care</li><li>If you consider yourself to be disabled or if you have a long-term health condition</li></ul>We are an organisation who is passionate about our people and understands that richness of diversity is a requirement to provide the best possible services to our communities. This is demonstrated through our council-wide ambitious commitment to tackle racial inequality in our communities and workforce through our <a href="https://www.southwark.gov.uk/engagement-and-consultations/southwark-stands-together" target="_blank">Southwark Stands Together programme</a>. We particularly welcome applications from members of the Black, Asian and ethnic minority communities to increase representation at senior management level in the Council.Attachments<ul><li><a href="https://emea3.recruitmentplatform.com//tlk/pages/fo/download_job_file.jsp?ID=PEHFK026203F3VBQB796G7VQF&amp;nDocumentID=2681813&amp;ptId=110540" target="_blank">Please click here to view the Job Description</a></li></ul>





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Deputy Head Teacher

<h4>Why Southwark?</h4>Are you ready to redefine how pay, reward, and recognition work, within an organisation in a period of corporate wide change and big aspirations? At Southwark Council, we’re not standing still, we’re driving forward an ambitious people strategy that supports a high-performing, inclusive, and modern public service.Vision<ul><li>Transform Shape the future of our pay, reward, and benefits, influencing how 5,000 employees are recognised and valued</li><li>Lead Play a key role in successfully delivering our reward projects, business as usual and implementing the outcome of a pay and reward review, aligned with the replacement of our ERP</li><li>Drive cultural change Be part of a proudly diverse, anti-racist, and inclusive organisation committed to equity and transparency in everything we do.</li></ul><h4>What You'll Be Doing</h4>We’re looking for an experienced and forward-thinking Pay and Reward Specialist to lead our reward portfolio. You’ll be at the heart of shaping policy, engaging stakeholders, and ensuring our people strategy underpins the success of Southwark 2030, our organisation’s strategic plan.Key Responsibilities: <ul><li>Provide strategic direction for pay, performance management, benefits, and reward strategies across the Council</li><li>Lead the review of pay and grading and non-financial recognition initiatives</li><li>Ensure the effective application of reward policies including market supplements, recruitment and retention initiatives, incremental progression, and allowances, including additional duties and acting up payments</li><li>Partner with trade unions and senior HR leaders on pay negotiations and workforce consultation</li><li>Drive the integration of pay and reward principles within the ERP implementation, improving governance and sustainability</li><li>Conduct research, pay benchmarking, and lead policy development to shape evidence-based recommendations</li><li>Champion equality, inclusion, and transparency across all pay and reward practices</li><li>Lead and inspire a small, high-impact team delivering complex change at scale</li></ul><h4>What We're Looking For</h4>You have a proven track record in reward transformation and systems implementation, ideally within Local Government or a similar large, complex unionised organisation. You bring:<ul><li>Deep expertise in pay and reward design, job evaluation, and related employment law</li><li>Strong stakeholder management skills, with confidence navigating trade union engagement and pay negotiations, along with influencing senior leadership discussions and decisions</li><li>A solutions-focused, proactive mindset with the ability to manage multiple workstreams in a dynamic environment</li><li>Demonstrable ability to build trust with trade unions, HR colleagues and key partners</li><li>A commitment to driving fairness, innovation, and inclusion in everything you deliver</li><li>Strong communication, planning, and organisational skills, with the ability to prioritise workloads effectively</li><li>Excellent interpersonal skills, tact, diplomacy, and a employee-focused mindset</li><li>Proactivity, enthusiasm, and professionalism, with a passion for improving pay and reward.</li></ul><h4>Additional Information</h4>A part of your application you'll be required to submit an up to date CV in addition to a supporting statement, no longer than 1 side of A4. Salary: £59,526 - £74,040 + JNC annual allowance of £2,724Recruitment timetable:Please note these dates cannot be rescheduled.Application Closing Date: 11:59 PM on 11th January 2026Shortlisting: 15th January 2026Technical Assessment (Psychometric): 16th January 2026 (online)Internal Stakeholder Panel: 20th January 2026 (MS Teams)Interview Date: 26th January 2026 (in person)About Southwark CouncilAt 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. Benefits and more information:<a href="https://jobs.southwark.gov.uk/why-us/" target="_blank">https://jobs.southwark.gov.uk/why-us/</a>We are an organisation who is passionate about our people and understands that richness of diversity is a requirement to provide the best possible services to our communities. This is demonstrated through our council-wide ambitious commitment to tackle racial inequality in our communities and workforce through our Southwark Stands Together initiative. We particularly welcome applications from members of the black, Asian, and ethnic minority communities to increase representation at senior management level in the Council.Guaranteed Interview SchemeAs part of our commitment to inclusion, we offer guaranteed interviews for specific groups of people. To qualify, you'll need to meet the minimum requirements for the role, and identify with one of the below criteria:<ul><li>Members of the Armed Forces and veterans</li><li>Are currently in care, or have previously been in care</li><li>If you consider yourself to be disabled or if you have a long-term health condition.</li></ul>We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role, in which case we will move the key dates for the process. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.Attachments<ul><li><a href="https://emea3.recruitmentplatform.com//tlk/pages/fo/download_job_file.jsp?ID=PEHFK026203F3VBQB796G7VQF&amp;nDocumentID=2682019&amp;ptId=110559" target="_blank">Strategic Pay and Reward Specialist - Job Description &amp; Person Specification.pdf</a></li></ul>





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