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Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of children and families? Do you have the drive to support and empower young people to achieve their full potential? If so, Birmingham Children’s Trust wants you!As our Senior Social Worker, you will play a crucial role in safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. You will work closely with families, carers, and other professionals to assess needs, develop care plans, and provide ongoing support.At Birmingham Children’s Trust, we are dedicated to providing outstanding care and support to children and families across Birmingham. Our mission is to ensure every child has the opportunity to thrive in a safe, nurturing environment. We are a dynamic and forward-thinking organisation, committed to innovation and excellence in social work practice. We have been rated as ‘Good’ by Ofsted and strive to be an outstanding fostering service!This is a hybrid role based in Birmingham so you must reside within a suitable commutable distance around Birmingham, and have the correct right-to-work documents to work in the UK. Sadly, we do not support those who require sponsorship. About you<ul> <li>You must be a qualified Social Worker and registered with SWE.</li> <li>Experience working with children and families in a social work setting.</li> <li>Ability in providing an outstanding service to all of our kinship carers and children who are placed within our service.</li> <li>Experience of completing high quality, analytical court reports within strict court timescales is desirable, as the work is interesting, often complex and challenging but is crucial to achieving placement stability and permanence for our children.</li> <li>Ability to work on your own initiative and be able to demonstrate a high level of interpersonal skills and an ability to work effectively with colleagues.</li> <li>Solid understanding of relevant care planning and fostering legislation and be able to confidently work within fostering regulations, national minimum standards and safeguarding procedures.</li> <li>You will have assessment and report writing skills that are analytical, evidence based and demonstrate professional curiosity and respectful challenge.</li></ul>Our offer to you:<ul> <li>In addition to the salary offered, there is an incentive payment of £1,000 and a Retention payment of up to £5,000 subject to tax and NI deductions - T&amp;C's will apply.</li> <li>A generous annual leave package of 30 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, rising to 33 days after 5 years of service and 35 days after 10 years of service.</li> <li>Free on-site parking.</li> <li>Full reimbursement of your annual Social Work England registration fee</li> <li>Flexible and mobile working policy - we are well adapted to a hybrid model of working which includes a combination of time spent in the office and at home.</li> <li>We are proud to be an Equal Opportunities Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees - a place where we can all be ourselves and succeed on merit. </li></ul> Help us to change children and young people’s lives!At Birmingham Children’s Trust, we are committed to making a positive impact on the lives of over 10,000 children and young people in our city every day. Our mission is to support the most disadvantaged children and young people in Birmingham, ensuring they are safe, happy, and healthy.Why Join Us?<ul> <li>Impactful Work - be part of a team that makes a real difference in the lives of the city’s most vulnerable children.</li> <li>Supportive Environment - enjoy a supportive and collaborative work culture where your contributions are valued.</li> <li>Career Development - benefit from tailored development programs, supportive supervision, and a range of learning opportunities to enhance your skills and advance your career.</li> <li>Generous Benefits - take advantage of our competitive reward package including generous leave allowance, Local Government pension scheme, and additional benefits.</li></ul>Our ValuesWe approach our work with care and compassion, actively listening to the needs of the children and young people we serve. We involve them in the decisions that affect their lives, ensuring their voices are heard and respected.We are committed to using our resources wisely, ensuring that every penny is spent where it counts the most. We foster collaboration among schools, health professionals, and the police, working together to create a supportive network for our young people.We believe that when we work as one cohesive team, the children and young people of Birmingham are more likely to thrive. Our unified approach ensures that we provide the best possible support and opportunities for their growth and development.Join us and together, we can create a brighter future for all.SafeguardingAt Birmingham Children’s Trust, we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Depending on the role, you may be asked to undergo the appropriate level of Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check to assess your suitability for working with children and young people.The level of check (Standard, Enhanced, or Enhanced with Barred List) is determined based on the specific responsibilities of the role and the level of contact with children and young people. We are committed to the fair treatment of all applicants, including those with criminal records. Having a criminal record will not necessarily bar an individual from working with us. This will depend on the nature of the position and the circumstances and background of the offence.





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Senior Social Worker - ASTI Team

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Grade 6- £38,058- £41,442pa &nbsp; 1 Year Fixed Term Contract/Secondment Opportunity The Resident Services Team are responsible for assisting tenants to sustain their tenancies and encourage and facilitate their independence, quality of life, safeguarding and health and well-being on a wide range of issues including housing, welfare rights, personal finance, hoarding, tenancy management, mediation, life skills and the promotion of personal independence. Are you passionate about creating safe and harmonious communities? Do you have a knack for resolving conflicts and dealing with anti-social behaviour (ASB)? We are seeking a dedicated and proactive ASB Housing Officer to join our team. As an ASB Housing Officer, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the well-being of our residents by managing and resolving ASB cases. Your expertise in conflict resolution and community engagement will be instrumental in fostering a peaceful living environment. Responsibilities: - Investigate and manage ASB complaints in line with our policies and procedures. - Liaise with residents, local authorities, and external agencies to resolve ASB issues. - Conduct regular estate inspections to identify and address potential ASB hotspots. - Maintain accurate records of ASB cases and actions taken. - Provide support and guidance to residents affected by ASB. Qualifications and Skills: - Previous experience in ASB or housing management is essential. - Strong conflict resolution and problem-solving skills. - Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities. - Ability to work independently and as part of a team. - Knowledge of relevant legislation and best practices in ASB management. - Knowledge of the Policing and Crime Act 2017. - Knowledge of the Anti-social Behaviour, Crime and Policing Act 2014. - Proficiency in using housing management software Open Housing and Microsoft Office. If you are enthusiastic about promoting community well-being and have the skills and experience required for this role, we would love to hear from you.&nbsp; This position is a front line role and is not remote working.&nbsp; You will therefore be required to be in the office or on site daily. Join us in making a difference and ensuring a better quality of life for our residents! &nbsp;You must have a full UK driving license and have a vehicle to use for work. &nbsp;Candidates who have previously applied for this position should not submit a new application Please view Job Profile&nbsp;here For an informal discussion about the post, please contact <a href="mailto:Jennifer.Aneto@havering.gov.uk" target="_blank">Jennifer.Aneto@havering.gov.uk</a> or <a href="mailto:Sanna.Shahzada@havering.gov.uk" target="_blank">Sanna.Shahzada@havering.gov.uk</a> The closing date for the receipt of applications is 30/06/2025 however interest in this job may be high and we therefore reserve the right to close the vacancy early. You will be notified if your application has been successful. &nbsp;Interview date to be confirmed Should you require any help or advice with your online application, please contact the Recruitment Helpdesk on 01708 432770 &nbsp; We want everyone to choose Havering. When you apply for a job with us, your application is considered on its merits regardless of your age, disability, ethnicity, faith, gender identity or sexual orientation. Our residents and service users come from all walks of life, and so do our employees. Find out what it means to Choose Havering. The London Borough of Havering has important responsibilities for safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. If you are appointed to a job that involves working with these groups, you may be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Please attach your supporting statement, explaining in no more than x2 A4 sides why and how you meet the criteria for this role. We practice anonymised recruitment. Please ensure that you remove all personal information from any documents that you upload.

London Borough of Havering

Housing Officer (ASB)

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Team Manager – Children with Disabilities Team (Starting Well) London Borough of Havering Contract: Permanent Grade 10- £57,663 - £61,980&nbsp;per annum with an additional annual Market Supplement (MS) of £4,000 subject to final confirmation.&nbsp; Message from the Director Are you passionate about making a positive impact on the lives of children, young people, and families? Do you have a strong desire to be part of a transformative journey that will shape the future of Havering’s community? If so, we invite you to join us in our mission to elevate our local authority's Children's Social Care Services, situated within our Starting Well Department. Following our recent inadequate Ofsted inspection, we are embarking on an improvement journey where we aim to re-establish and reinvigorate great practice across all our services delivered in Havering. As part of this journey, we are seeking dedicated and enthusiastic social care practitioners ready to make a meaningful difference, driven by a genuine desire to advocate for children, promote their well-being, and who are not afraid to take on the challenge of working for a local authority who have been inspected by Ofsted as inadequate. In return, we want to offer you the opportunity to develop your skills through our dedicated 10 days of learning a year offer and access to our very own Social Care Academy and Systemic offer. We are committed to creating an environment where every child receives the best possible support and care, and all staff are supported to thrive and excel in safe, supported, and nurturing environments. Our Senior leaders have worked on an improvement plan, and if you are ready to embrace this challenge and play a pivotal role in shaping our journey, we encourage you to apply. We look forward to welcoming individuals who share our vision and drive. About the role&nbsp; Team Managers are integral to our office. They empower, provide high support and challenge along with motivating our social workers so we can collectively achieve best outcomes for children, young people and their families. As the Team Manager you will be responsible for: Manage and oversee staff to ensure effective delivery of services to children, young people, and their families through high quality social work in line with standards of good practice, legislation, and guidance. Lead and monitor staff in ensuring robust recording of information on relevant systems and databases in line with standards set, whilst capturing and evidencing the voice of the child. Assist the Service Manager and Head of Service in planning and developing services for vulnerable children, young people, and their families, identifying needs and potential difficulties/challenges, escalating issues as appropriate. Effectively manage budgets and ensure services are cost effective. Produce reports and attend meetings/forums as required Ideally you will be a Team Manager with some experience of working within Children with Disabilities.&nbsp; If successful you will be: <ul>
<li>Manage and oversee staff to ensure effective delivery of services to children, young people, and their families through high quality social work in line with standards of good practice, legislation, and guidance.</li> <li>Lead and monitor staff in ensuring robust recording of information on relevant systems and databases in line with standards set, whilst capturing and evidencing the voice of the child.</li> <li>Assist the Service Manager and Head of Service in planning and developing services for vulnerable children, young people, and their families, identifying needs and potential difficulties/challenges, escalating issues as appropriate.</li> <li>Effectively manage budgets and ensure services are cost effective.</li> <li>Produce reports and attend meetings/forums as required. &nbsp;</li> </ul> Please see Job Profile Here We promote a&nbsp;hybrid model&nbsp;of working for our social care staff, with a flexible approach involving working from our town hall campus/hubs. In this role, you are expected to work from our town hall campus&nbsp;when required. In addition, we also encourage a flexible approach to team building opportunities (we love a catch up over a cuppa, breakfast or lunch) which often take place Face to Face in line with our model of practice. As one of the greenest boroughs in London, resourcefulness is in our nature. We don’t wait to be told, we take the initiative. We face the future head-on, embracing new challenges with open minds and fresh ideas. There’s lots of opportunities to progress here, and if you seize them we’ll support you all the way. Choose Havering and see the difference you’ll make to the people that live, work and learn here. From caring for those who need it most, to ensuring our highways and streets are safe, providing a roof over the heads of our residents, providing excellent customer service or, enhancing our digital services for staff and residents, there are so many ways you can make a positive influence here. And, whether you’re outdoorsy, people-focused or analytical, we have a role that’s right for you. For an informal discussion about the post, please contact by email on <a href="mailto:reshma.bessesar@havering.gov.uk" target="_blank">reshma.bessesar@havering.gov.uk</a> This advert will close at 23:59 on the 29th June 2025 Additional Information We want everyone to choose Havering. When you apply for a job with us, your application is considered on its merits regardless of your age, disability, ethnicity, faith, gender identity or sexual orientation. Our residents and service users come from all walks of life, and so do our employees.&nbsp; The London Borough of Havering has important responsibilities for safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. If you are appointed to a job that involves working with these groups, you may be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Please attach your supporting statement, explaining in no more than x2 A4 sides why and how you meet the criteria for this role. We practice anonymised recruitment. Please ensure that you remove all personal information from any documents that you upload.

Team Manager Childrens with Disabilites Team (Starting Well)

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Compliance Officer (Resident Services)&nbsp; Salary G5 £34,416- £37,536pa - 36 hours per week - permanent position. The Resident Services Team is responsible for assisting tenants to sustain their tenancies and encourage and facilitate their independence, quality of life, safeguarding and health and well-being on a wide range of issues including housing, welfare rights, personal finance, hoarding, tenancy management, mediation, life skills and the promotion of personal independence. To provide a high quality housing management compliance service which deals with fire risk assessments, clutter, unauthorised items left in communal areas and storage areas (including utility and other in-take cupboards), within Havering Council’s social housing stock. To be an advocate and champion for the borough. Support people to sustain their homes and quality of life.&nbsp; Provide advice and support on a wide range of issues including, hoarding, storage areas within the stock, and mobility scooters storage. To act as the principle point of contact for the service so that the environment and condition that residents experience on estates is high quality and well maintained. Develop strong links with other council departments to provide solutions such as; access, eliminating fire risks, dealing with hoarding, and supporting vulnerability residents to enable the Council to maintain properties in good order and to protect residents. Where relevant take action in line with the tenancy terms, leases or other legal remedies.&nbsp; To respond as directed to Members Enquires, service requests, demands, and complaints. To work as required or directed with the Police, London Fire Brigade, other statutory partners, council services, external partners and other enforcement agencies to prevent, tackle, or resolve, anti-social behaviour, nuisance, environmental issues. To enforce other similar breaches as deemed necessary. &nbsp;You must have a full UK manual driving license . For an informal discussion about the post, please contact <a href="mailto:Jody.Dielhenn@havering.gov.uk" target="_blank">Jody.Dielhenn@havering.gov.uk</a> or <a href="mailto:Amanda.Sharp@havering.gov.uk" target="_blank">Amanda.Sharp@havering.gov.uk</a> The closing date for the receipt of applications is 27/06/2025,&nbsp;however interest in this job may be high and we therefore reserve the right to close the vacancy early. You will be notified if your application has been successful.&nbsp;&nbsp;Interview date to be confirmed. Should you require any help or advice with your online application, please contact the Recruitment Helpdesk on 01708 432770. Please view Job Profile&nbsp;here Additional Information We want everyone to choose Havering. When you apply for a job with us, your application is considered on its merits regardless of your age, disability, ethnicity, faith, gender identity or sexual orientation. Our residents and service users come from all walks of life, and so do our employees. Find out what it means to&nbsp;Choose Havering. The London Borough of Havering has important responsibilities for safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. If you are appointed to a job that involves working with these groups, you may be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Please attach your supporting statement, explaining in no more than x2 A4 sides why and how you meet the criteria for this role. We practice anonymised recruitment. Please ensure that you remove all personal information from any documents that you upload.

We are recruiting for one Compliance Officer

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Be part of our successful Council Tax team to compile and maintain records of our 100,000 properties across the Sevenoaks and Dartford districts.
Our team are responsible for dealing with all aspects of Council Tax, from administration and billing to recovery and enforcement. You’ll be responsible for answering telephone enquiries covering all aspects of Council Tax and responding to emails and letters received from our customers.
If you have a customer service or retail background, a passion for delivering excellent customer service, and the ability to stay calm under pressure, then we would love to hear from you!
This role will be based at our Council Offices, Argyle Road, Sevenoaks, Kent TN13 1HG. We currently operate a hybrid working model for the majority of our roles, where your working time will be divided between the office (2-3 days) and home working (2-3 days).
Interested in the role and want to know more?
For further details on the role, please contact one of our Revenues Team Leaders on 01732 227000.
Need advice on how to ensure you have the best chance of being shortlisted?
Read the Job Description and Personal Specification attached to the role and ensure that your supporting statement explains how you meet the essential requirements, as your application will be judged against these criteria.
Closing date: 29th June 2025
Interviews: 10th July 2025.

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Do you see yourself leading a dynamic hospital discharge team?Can you use your experience to support critical decisions and inspire others?Does making an impact beyond the typical 9-to-5 inspire you?If yes, we have the perfect role for you!Our Hospital Discharge Transfers of Care Unit is looking for a passionate and dedicated Weekend Deputy Team Manager to join our team and help make a difference today!About the Role:As a Weekend Deputy Team Manager, you'll play a vital role in leading our hospital discharge service during the weekend period, working Tuesday to Saturday (36 hours).You'll:<ul>
<li>Provide day-to-day operational leadership across the team, including oversight of triage, case allocation, and assessment approvals.</li>
<li>Offer expert advice on complex discharges, safeguarding concerns, and mental capacity assessments.</li>
<li>Act as the lead manager for weekend discharges from Kings and St Thomas Hospitals.</li>
<li>Manage step-down placements into extra care schemes, ensuring efficient referral and placement processes.</li>
<li>Supervise and support social workers and assistant practitioners, promoting reflective practice and continuous professional development.</li>
</ul>This is a key leadership post where your decisions and support will directly impact timely and safe discharges for Southwark residents.About You:We're looking for a confident, experienced social care professional with the following:<ul>
<li>Qualified Social Worker status and registration with Social Work England.</li>
<li>Strong working knowledge of the Care Act, Mental Capacity Act, and Continuing Healthcare.</li>
<li>Experience leading multi-disciplinary meetings, safeguarding cases, and professional supervision.</li>
<li>A proactive and calm leadership style with the ability to make decisions under pressure.</li>
<li>Desirable (but not essential): Experience as a Practice Educator or working with ASYE staff.</li>
</ul>About the Team:Our Hospital Discharge Transfers of Care Unit plays a critical role in ensuring seamless transitions from hospital to home or care settings. We manage complex discharges and safeguarding matters with a resident-first approach. The weekend team is a vital extension of our weekday service-committed, resilient, and focused on delivering high-quality care when it matters most.You'll be joining a supportive and collaborative team where your leadership can shine, and where residents remain at the heart of everything we do.For detailed qualifications and requirements, please review the job description and person specification located at the bottom of the advert.Contact Information:For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Nasreen Fisaha at .Additional Information:<ul>
<li>This is a 36-hour role, covering Tuesday to Saturday.</li>
<li>The post attracts time-and-a-half pay for weekend work completed.</li>
<li>This is a qualified social worker role, and leadership experience in adult social care is essential.</li>
</ul>Be part of something meaningful-apply now and lead with purpose in one of London's most diverse and committed adult social care teams.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.Recruitment timetableRecruitment Timeline:Advert close date: 10th July 2025Interview date/s: w/c 28th July 2025 The closing date is given as a guide. We reserve the right to close this vacancy once a sufficient number of applications has been received. We strongly advise you to complete your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.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.

Southwark Council

Deputy Team Manager - Transfer of Care Weekend Team

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Chelmsford City Council is committed to providing excellent waste and recycling services to our community. We are currently seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Customer Service Assistant to join our Customer and Business Support team. If you have a passion for helping others and possess the skills necessary to deliver outstanding customer service, we want to hear from you!
Customer Service Assistants play a vital role in ensuring that our residents receive the highest level of service. The successful applicant will be responsible for providing a high level of customer service via phone, online, and face to face interactions ensuring that all enquiries and concerns are addressed promptly and professionally. Additional responsibilities include being supportive with administrative tasks, including data entry and record keeping, processing payments and handling financial transactions, to ensure smooth operations.
Applicants will need to be experienced in actively listening to customers to fully understand their needs and issues, demonstrating empathy and patience as well as possessing the skills to remain calm under pressure, especially when dealing with challenging situations and utilising effective conflict resolution skills.
If you are ready to take on this rewarding challenge and contribute to our mission of providing exceptional waste and recycling services, please submit your application.
Please note should we get sufficient applications, this role may close early.
Interviews will take place on 16th July 2025.
Find out more about Chelmsford and Working for the City Council by viewing our Uncover Your Potential brochure above.
As an accredited Essex Family Friendly Employer, this full-time role can be job-shared or part-time if we can fill the remaining hours. Please mention this in your supporting statement. if you are interested. For more details please visit: <a href="https://www.essex.gov.uk/family-friendly-charter" target="_blank">https://www.essex.gov.uk/family-friendly-charter</a>.Chelmsford City Council is committed to safeguarding vulnerable groups and expects all employees to share this commitment and have a range of policies and procedures in place which promote safeguarding and safer working practices across our services. The Council's Safer Recruitment process contains pre-employment checks which includes safeguarding training, obtaining references and ensuring compliance with Disclosure and Barring Service process.
To view further details for this role including a job description, please click the link on the attachments section.

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Are you committed to making positive environmental change and wish to inject your passion and energy into creating a more sustainable city?
An opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and self-motivated individual to help deliver the Love Your Chelmsford programme by working with residents, community groups, schools and businesses to improve the environmental quality of our city and encourage people to live a greener lifestyle.
The successful applicant will undertake a range of projects and initiatives with the aim of reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and improve local environmental quality to help address the Climate and Ecological Emergency. A strong focus will be on reducing the amount of waste generated and encourage reuse and recycling wherever possible, ensuring that streets are well cared for, whilst encouraging ‘green life-style’ changes for the benefit of current and future generations.
The post holder will be required to work 37 hours per week Monday to Friday, some late evening and weekend work will be required.
Find out more about Chelmsford and Working for the City Council by viewing our Uncover Your Potential brochure above.
As an accredited Essex Family Friendly Employer, this full-time role can be job-shared or part-time if we can fill the remaining hours. Please mention this in your supporting statement. if you are interested. For more details please visit: <a href="https://www.essex.gov.uk/family-friendly-charter" target="_blank">https://www.essex.gov.uk/family-friendly-charter</a>.
Chelmsford City Council is committed to safeguarding vulnerable groups and expects all employees to share this commitment and have a range of policies and procedures in place which promote safeguarding and safer working practices across our services. The Council's Safer Recruitment process contains pre-employment checks which includes safeguarding training, obtaining references and ensuring compliance with Disclosure and Barring Service process.
To view further details for this role including a job description, please click the link on the attachments section.

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Make a positive difference to the lives of children and young people&nbsp;&nbsp;
Brent Council is looking for a passionate Admissions and School Planning Manager that wants to make a difference to the lives of children and their families
Brent is a tremendously vibrant London borough where the iconic arch of Wembley Stadium dominates the skyline. Spanning both inner and outer London, it is a borough of huge contrasts in terms of its economic, environmental, ethnic and social make up. Brent’s diversity is evident to all who visit our borough and our long history of ethnic and cultural diversity has created a place that is truly unique and valued by those who live and work here.
The council is pursuing a far-reaching transformation agenda that better meets the needs of our community so it is an exciting time to join us.
This position presents an exciting and rewarding opportunity to contribute to the agenda by leading on the operation and delivery of Admissions and School Place Planning for Brent.&nbsp;
The Post holder will:
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<li>lead the Admissions and School Organisation team, ensuring development, shaping and delivery of statutory, and required non-statutory, services in respect of admissions to school.</li>
<li>hold responsibility for ensuring the statutory functions of the LA are carried out in respect of school admissions so statutory deadlines and targets are met</li>
<li>lead the commissioning or de-commissioning of adequate numbers of school places, in line with government policy, through ongoing development of the School Place Planning Strategy</li>
<li>project manage individual school organisation and school-related projects, providing a bespoke advice and support service to stakeholders while ensuring the Council’s duties are performed in accordance with guidance and legislation.</li>
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The Person
This is a high profile and challenging role that can make a positive contribution to the services that Brent provides for its community. The successful candidate will be resilient and solution focused, but also passionate about delivering excellent outcomes to children, young people and their families that really make a difference to their lives.
Our Offer to You
In addition to your salary, you will also get to enjoy the following benefits:
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<li>27 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays, increasing to 31 days plus 8 bank holidays after 5 years continuous service</li>
<li>Very generous employer pension contribution</li>
<li>Flexible working hours and the opportunity to work from home 2 days per week (laptop provided)</li>
<li>A wide range of family friendly policies such as parental leave</li>
<li>Access to affordable parking nearby</li>
<li>Access to our Zipcar scheme&nbsp;</li>
<li>Access to our Employee Assistance programme for free confidential counselling</li>
<li>Season ticket loan for public transport</li>
<li>Cycle to work scheme and good onsite facilities</li>
<li>Access to My Brent Rewards for big brand discounts, local offers and money off for travel, cinema and shopping vouchers.</li>
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Closing date: Sunday 6 July 2025 (23:59)
Additional Information
If you are interested in applying for this job, please start by clicking the "Apply Now" button below. You must provide a supporting statement as part of your application that clearly shows how you meet the criteria on the Person Specification. We will accept a CV in support of your application, however, you should still provide a supporting statement.
Brent Council values the diversity of its community and aims to have a workforce that reflects this and therefore encourage applications from all sections of the community. We positively encourage all applicants to self-identify their characteristics in the diversity survey section in the application.
We are committed to safer recruitment and safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Applicants should be aware that posts working with children, young people and vulnerable adults are subject to an Enhanced DBS check as well as other employment clearances.
The information we collect 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. Further details of how your information will be used by us and Cifas and your data protection rights, can be found&nbsp;<a href="https://www.cifas.org.uk/fpn" target="_blank">here</a>.
Brent has a positive approach to flexible working.
As a disability confident employer Brent welcomes applications from people with all disabilities, including “non-visible” disabilities and mental health conditions. We will interview any disabled applicant who meets the essential criteria. If you require reasonable adjustments to be made to any part of the recruitment process due to your disability, please contact us on&nbsp;&nbsp;<a href="mailto:recruitment@brent.gov.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@brent.gov.uk</a>&nbsp;

Brent Council

This is Brent

Admissions and School Planning Manager

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Head of Finance – Service Reform and Strategy&nbsp;
Brent is a tremendously vibrant London borough where the iconic arch of Wembley Stadium dominates the skyline. Spanning both inner and outer London, it is a borough of huge contrasts in terms of its economic, environmental, ethnic and social make up. Brent’s diversity is evident to all who visit our borough and our long history of ethnic and cultural diversity has created a place that is truly unique and valued by those who live and work here. &nbsp;
The council is pursuing a far-reaching transformation agenda that better meets the needs of our community so it is an exciting time to join us.
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The Post
As a key member of Brent Council’s senior finance leadership team, this role serves as the principal financial adviser to the Section 151 Officer, Deputy S151 Officer, Elected Members, and the Corporate Director for Service Reform &amp; Strategy. The position plays a pivotal role in shaping and delivering the department’s financial strategy, ensuring alignment with corporate priorities and fiscal sustainability.&nbsp; The role involves building and maintaining strong partnerships with key stakeholders, including health sector partners, and leveraging financial insights to support strategic decision-making and policy development.
The Person
Leading a team of Finance Business Partners (2 Senior Finance Analysts, 2 Finance Analysts and graduate trainee), the postholder oversees financial support across a diverse portfolio, including Adult Social Care, Strategic Commissioning and Capacity Building, Public Health, Leisure &amp; Parks, Integrated Care Partnerships, and Communications, Insight &amp; Innovation. The team provides expert financial advice, robust challenge, and strategic support to service directors—enabling effective budget management, financial modelling of policy and corporate initiatives, and the delivery of savings and service efficiencies in line with the Council’s values and objectives. Our Offer to You
In addition to your salary, you will also get to enjoy the following benefits:
•&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;27 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays, increasing to 31 days plus 8 bank holidays after 5 years continuous service •&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Very generous employer pension contribution •&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Flexible working hours and the opportunity to work from home 2 days per week (laptop provided) •&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;A wide range of family friendly policies such as parental leave •&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Access to affordable parking nearby •&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Access to our Zipcar scheme&nbsp; •&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Access to our Employee Assistance programme for free confidential counselling •&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Season ticket loan for public transport •&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Cycle to work scheme and good onsite facilities •&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Access to My Brent Rewards for big brand discounts, local offers and money off for travel, cinema and shopping vouchers.
Closing date: 7 July 2025 (23:59) &nbsp;
Additional Information&nbsp;

If you are interested in applying for this job, please start by clicking the "Apply Now" button below. You must provide a supporting statement as part of your application that clearly shows how you meet the criteria on the Person Specification. We will accept a CV in support of your application, however, you should still provide a supporting statement.


Brent Council values the diversity of its community and aims to have a workforce that reflects this and therefore encourage applications from all sections of the community. We positively encourage all applicants to self-identify their characteristics in the diversity survey section in the application. &nbsp;

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Brent has a positive approach to flexible working. &nbsp;
As a disability confident employer Brent welcomes applications from people with all disabilities, including “non-visible” disabilities and mental health conditions. We will interview any disabled applicant who meets the essential criteria. If you require reasonable adjustments to be made to any part of the recruitment process due to your disability, please contact us on&nbsp;<a href="mailto:recruitment@brent.gov.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@brent.gov.uk</a>&nbsp;

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