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We have an exciting opportunity for a Case Worker to join the Disabled Facilities Grant (DFG) Service at Bracknell Forest Council, on a full-time, permanent basis. This varied and rewarding role will support the delivery of both mandatory and discretionary grants, helping disabled and vulnerable residents to live safely and independently at home.
At Bracknell Forest, we pride ourselves on being a council which is stable and well-managed where our employees can thrive in a supportive environment. We understand the importance of a healthy work-life balance and offer a variety of flexible working practices, including options for remote working and arrangements that allow you to work from home, dependent on the needs of the service.
<h3>About you...</h3>
You will work closely with occupational therapists, surveyors, contractors and housing partners to coordinate housing adaptations, manage grant applications, analyse tenders and ensure works are completed to specification. Using your working knowledge of housing adaptations and relevant legislation, you will maintain accurate records, attend site visits and assist in preparing technical documentation.
The role combines technical awareness, administrative support and excellent customer service, requiring strong organisational skills and attention to detail. It is ideal for someone with experience in housing, construction and social care settings, looking to make a direct impact in the community.
<h3>About the team...</h3>
The Disabled Facilities Grant team is a small but busy team providing an extensive and responsive service to clients. We support each other by working closely together to achieve the right results and to deliver a holistic service to clients.&nbsp;
We have strong teams and excellent manager relationships. Expert advice is there whenever you need it. Put simply, a career with us means having everything you need to build on your skills. To build better relationships and even better communities.&nbsp;
While the main office base is Time Square, Bracknell, this is an agile working role. Home visits and on-site work will be required based on the needs of the role and service delivery.
<h3>Key responsibilities...</h3>
<ul>
<li>To undertake all required activities in support of the functions of the DFG service, these include requests from residents and referrals from occupational therapists for mandatory and discretionary grants.</li>
<li>To provide administrative assistance and support as required, including maintaining all appropriate records, preparing reports, letters, attendance at meetings, minute taking, organising meetings etc.</li>
<li>To utilise appropriate IT packages to record, update, collate, analyse and present information and data.</li>
<li>To establish, monitor and maintain accurate information and appropriate control systems.</li>
<li>To check final accounts and defects liability and advise clients on payment as appropriate.</li>
<li>To deal with correspondence and enquiries from clients, contractors, colleagues and/or their representatives.</li>
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<h3>Our benefits...</h3>
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<li>28 days annual leave increasing to 33 days after 3 years’ continuous service, with the opportunity to buy up to 10 and sell up to 5 days.</li>
<li>Hybrid working opportunities to support your wellbeing and work-life balance.&nbsp;</li>
<li>Paid employee volunteering scheme.</li>
<li>Local government pension scheme, with life insurance cover.</li>
<li>Electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme (subject to eligibility).&nbsp;</li>
<li>Recognition of continuous service attained within the NHS and UKHSA when calculating some benefits. (Terms and Conditions apply).</li>
<li>Career development through internal and external training opportunities.&nbsp;</li>
<li>Enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption and fostering leave.&nbsp;</li>
<li>Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support your health and wellbeing.</li>
<li>Inclusive and social working environment with a variety of staff networks and a sports and social club.&nbsp;</li>
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<a href="https://www.bracknell-forest.gov.uk/jobs/staff-benefits" target="_blank">Find out more about all our benefits </a>or see the candidate pack.
<h3>Our values</h3>
At Bracknell Forest Council <a href="https://www.bracknell-forest.gov.uk/council-and-democracy/our-values" target="_blank">our values </a>define who we are and what is important to us.&nbsp;Our core values are inclusive, ambitious, and always learning. These values influence the way we work with each other and the way we serve our residents and engage with our communities.&nbsp;We make our values real by demonstrating them in how we behave every day. If you are excited about joining a diverse team that celebrates learning and strives for excellence, we would love to hear from you.&nbsp;
<h3>Reasonable adjustments</h3>
We are committed to ensuring an inclusive recruitment process for all applicants. If you require any reasonable adjustments to support your application or interview, please let us know by contacting <a href="mailto:recruitment@bracknell-forest.gov.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@bracknell-forest.gov.uk</a>.&nbsp;We will work with you to support you throughout the process.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.bracknell-forest.gov.uk/help/reasonable-adjustments-and-translations" target="_blank">Find out more about reasonable adjustments. </a>
<h3>Interview date</h3>
Candidates will be shortlisted upon receipt of their application and we reserve the right to close the advert once a suitable candidate has been found. To avoid disappointment, you are advised to submit your application as soon as possible.
Interviews will be held online via the Teams app. We reserve the right to amend this to in person interviews at our offices.
Please note AI is prohibited during the interview, any candidate using AI will be withdrawn from consideration.
<h3>Want to ask us a question?</h3>
For an informal discussion or to ask any questions about this role, please contact:&nbsp;
Name: Tammy Grey
Job title: Disabled Facilities Grant Team Manager
Phone number: 07877548772&nbsp;
Email: <a href="mailto:tammy.grey@bracknell-forest.gov.uk" target="_blank">tammy.grey@bracknell-forest.gov.uk</a>
Bracknell Forest Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect everyone employed with us to share this commitment.
We can only accept applications from candidates currently residing in the UK. 
Candidates currently residing in the UK who require sponsorship to work are encouraged to assess their eligibility for a Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS) based on the relevant criteria. Please be aware that sponsorship availability varies and is subject to eligibility requirements and budget limitations. As a result, we cannot guarantee sponsorship for all roles and will evaluate sponsorship requests on a case-by-case basis.
No agencies please.&nbsp;

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Disabled Facilities Grant Case Worker

Job Title: Senior Corporate GIS Analyst Starting Salary: £38,220 opportunity to progress to £41,771 per annum (pro rata for part time) Hours: 37.0 Location: Stevenage/Hybrid Contract Type: Permanent Directorate: Resources<h4>About the team</h4>Hertfordshire County Council is made up of over 8500 talented, passionate, and caring individuals across Adult Care, Children’s Services, Community Protection, Growth &amp; Environment &amp; Resources.At HCC we are committed to working towards: -<ul><li>A cleaner Greener Environment for all</li><li>Providing Healthy and Fulfilling lives for ALL of our residents</li><li>Sustainable, responsible growth in our county</li><li>Excellent council services for all</li></ul>This role is within the Corporate Centre GIS Team which is a small team of GIS analysts who form part of the wider Community and Geospatial Intelligence team. The team is responsible for the management of the corporate GIS infrastructure which is used by staff, partners and the public. The role will be supporting a range of workstreams across the authority, whether that be providing location based spatial analysis in support of the council’s service planning, or by managing Hertfordshire County Council’s Enterprise ESRI suite, including application support (desktop and web), web services, and spatial datasets. If you have a passion for data and information and want to use your analytical and GIS skills to bring it to life and help make a difference to communities in Hertfordshire, then this role is for you.Expectation to attend the office once a week. During first 2 weeks in post there is an expectation to attend every day.<h4>About the role</h4>An exciting opportunity has arisen within the team to support the development and management of Hertfordshire’s enterprise deployment of the ESRI suite of products. The post holder will provide GIS expertise, analysis and technical support for web and desktop to the user base. You will also work alongside other analysts on a variety of projects across the council, utilising a variety of different data types from often disparate sources to analyse and visualise information, making it accessible and presenting findings in a logical and attractive way. Some examples of tasks include:<ul><li>Providing GIS support/analysis including digitisation, editing, publishing and production of hard copy or digital maps.</li><li>Support the ESRI Enterprise suite with use of Arc Pro Desktop, ArcGIS Server, ArcGIS Online, Portal for ArcGIS, Web GIS apps including Experience Builder.</li><li>Source and update spatial datasets including Ordnance Survey data. This will include processing these before loading to our Enterprise geodatabase.</li><li>Assist with user licence management and administration.</li><li>Provide GIS related advice via meetings and documentation and assist users with the use of GIS and promote training.</li><li>Collaborative working with stakeholders to drive up data quality, currency and use of metadata.</li><li>Assist with Enterprise geodatabase schema management within SQL. Configuring the geodatabase to support user workflows and access.</li><li>Design, build and promote automated workflows with the use of Model builder, python or Fabric.</li></ul><h4>About you</h4>Essential:<ul><li>Qualification in GIS or related subject at degree or postgrad level, or significant experience in a similar role.</li><li>Experienced and accomplished user of Arc Pro desktop software, tools and extensions. Competent and demonstrable skills in use of ArcGIS Online and Portal for ArcGIS to include creation of content/web maps and admin of these systems.</li><li>Experience of supporting others in a GIS/Technical capacity.</li><li>Knowledge/experience of creating web applications.</li><li>Experience of maintaining and processing geospatial datasets including within relational databases.</li><li>Experience in building automated workflows and geoprocessing models using Model Builder, Python or equivalent.</li></ul>Desirable:<ul><li>Good numeracy, analytical and computer skills for data manipulation and management (MS Excel, Power BI, Power Query, VBA, MS Fabric)</li><li>Passion about continuing to update your GIS knowledge and skills in respect of new technology.</li><li>Ability to produce concise documentation for user support or system management.</li><li>Experience of programming languages and software development (HTML, CSS, JavaScript, Python, .NET).</li><li>Experience in GIS systems integration, development and support.</li><li>Knowledge of Ordnance Survey and PSGA related datasets and their licensing and use in map production.</li><li>Experience of managing projects to meet deadlines.</li></ul>You will be an enthusiastic, self- starting problem solver, with a passion for promoting the use of GIS and delivering GIS tools and applications to aid the council deliver its services. &nbsp;Having an analytical mind, and an eye for detail particularly for spotting patterns, correlations in data and enthusiasm for displaying and visualising data in a meaningful and insightful way to both internal audiences and external partners is essential.This role is varied and wide reaching, and you will be exposed to a wide range of data and information. You will get the opportunity to build an evidence base that contributes to and ultimately makes a difference to communities and residents in Hertfordshire.This job role is within the Corporate Services, level CORP10 job profile. Please locate this via:Job profiles - Corporate servicesTo hear more about this opportunity please contact Kellie Blanchard,&nbsp;Corporate GIS Services Lead &amp; Ordnance Survey PSGA Principal ContactE: <a href="mailto:kellie.blanchard@hertfordshire.gov.uk" target="_blank">kellie.blanchard@hertfordshire.gov.uk</a>for an informal discussion about the role.Interview Date: to be confirmed&nbsp;Benefits of working for usWe 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.<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.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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Senior Corporate GIS Analyst

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Wokingham Borough Council have an excellent opportunity for an enthusiastic and motivated Lawyer (Solicitor, Barrister or Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Legal Executives) to join our in-house legal service specialising in Litigation, on a full-time, permanent basis.
As a Lawyer, you will have the opportunity to work on a range of interesting, high profile and rewarding cases, with the potential to explore other areas of law depending on work demands.
We are seeking a candidate with knowledge and experience in either Civil and/or Criminal Litigation, along with a willingness to learn and develop expertise in Employment Law and Practice.
The successful candidate will support an experienced Senior Employment Lawyer by advising on employment matters as a secondary area of work. While prior experience in Employment Law is preferred, it is not essential—comprehensive support and training will be provided to the right candidate.
As with all roles within the Council’s Legal Service, the candidate will also be expected to develop a working knowledge of Local Government Law to advise on governance-related matters.
You may have already worked within the public sector, but we also encourage candidates from the private sector, including the Legal Aid sector, as we often have before in other areas of practice!
Hybrid working - We work flexibly with most lawyers working primarily from home, although the successful candidate must be able to attend court where and when necessary, and attend our offices for in-person meetings based on business needs.
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 31 days (rising to 36 days after 5 years continued local government service), plus Bank Holidays
⭐ An excellent local government pension scheme
⭐ Use of a free onsite gym (located at Shute End office)
⭐ Salary sacrifice car &amp; cycle to work schemes
⭐ A range of local &amp; lifestyle discounts
⭐ An employee assistance programme including 24/7 wellbeing helpline
⭐ And much more
Key responsibilities: 
<ul>
<li>Responsible for implementing a consistent, corporate approach to legal advice and acting as an expert advisor in respect to the law, best practice and procedure;</li>
<li>To assist the Principal Lawyer &amp; Team Leader to deliver high performance within the relevant legal team</li>
<li>A senior officer of the relevant legal team taking a proactive role in ensuring that (i) the Council’s vision, values and objective are met and (ii) the LIGS service plan is delivered, both in accordance with the law and best practice</li>
<li>Be one of the professional experts for relevant area of expertise within relevant legal</li>
<li>To adopt best practice in the management of individual matters through the appropriate use of the Legal Services case management system and good legal practice management standards, including the use of appropriate software packages.</li>
</ul>
Candidate requirements:
<ul>
<li>Solicitor, Barrister or Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Legal Executives</li>
<li>Adaptable and highly organised to manage case load and projects</li>
<li>Knowledge of civil and /or criminal litigation&nbsp; with an ability to develop in the other areas as well as Employment Law..</li>
<li>Ability to work professionally and confidently in an organised manner with minimal supervision.</li>
<li>A competent IT user, team player and confident managing a wide case load</li>
<li>Strong communication skills with the ability to engage effectively with a range of people both internally and externally</li>
</ul>
If you’re looking for a rewarding, varied and interesting career, that provides flexibility and a good work/life balance, click the link below and apply today!
For more information or for an informal discussion about the role, please contact Rachel Lucas on 07766 424540 or at <a href="mailto:rachel.lucas@wokingham.gov.uk" target="_blank">rachel.lucas@wokingham.gov.uk</a> Neil Allen on 07827 311667 or neil.allen @wokingham.gov.uk
Closing Date: Sunday 16th November 2025, 11pm
Interviews: 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.&nbsp;
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.
Wokingham is an equal opportunities employer.
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.
Using Artificial Intelligence (AI) We cannot stop anyone using AI to help write application content. Used right it can be a great tool. If you choose to use AI, then use it as a helper rather than relying on it wholly to write your application.
Applications that rely too heavily on AI may be rejected during shortlisting.
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

Regulatory Lawyer

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We have an excellent opportunity available for a Team Manager – Adult Social Care to join our Award-Winning Adult Social Care Service here at Wokingham Borough Council, on a full time, permanent basis.
As the Team Manager, you will work within the West Social Care Team undertaking direct work with customers who have a learning or physical disability, a long-term condition, who are young carers, people transitioning into adulthood and older people.
You will ensure that all work undertaken within the team is in accordance with relevant legal frameworks, guidance, policies and procedures to promote and ensure wellbeing, independence and safety. You will provide leadership, management, and support to the team, ensuring that performance and quality standards are met, delivering a culture of partnership to ensure collaborative working with all stakeholders.
The main aim of the service is to enable people to live safely in the community, maximising their strengths and abilities to live as independently as they can, and supporting carers to continue in their caring role as long as they wish to and are able to.
This is an exciting opportunity to join an Award-Winning Local Authority, and a service that currently scores third highest in the country following our recent CQC inspection. &nbsp;
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 days 31 (rising to 36 days after 5 years continued local government service), plus Bank Holidays
⭐ 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:
<ul>
<li>Manage day to day operational activity of a social care team.</li>
<li>Ensure the team works collaboratively with all stakeholders by ensuring appropriate use of multi-agency frameworks and meetings.</li>
<li>To be accountable for ensuring statutory Duties concerning Adult Safeguarding activity undertaken within the team are effectively discharged in accordance with Sec 42 Care Act 2014 and Pan Berkshire Policies &amp; Procedures.</li>
<li>To be accountable for governance of all activity within the team to ensure adherence to legislation, effective application of Policies &amp; Procedures, and that all statutory requirements and Professional Standards are met, with issues arising being addressed in the appropriate manner.</li>
<li>To use effective leadership skills, to effectively support and manage staff during periods of transformation and change.</li>
<li>Lead and be accountable for all aspects of management of staff within a social care team.</li>
</ul>
Candidate requirements:
<ul>
<li>Social Work or Occupational Therapy qualification. Including registration with appropriate Body (SWE/HCPC).</li>
<li>Ability to manage others in a fast-paced Environment.</li>
<li>Demonstrable ability to communicate and work with people at a range of levels, across a range of situations and settings.</li>
<li>Knowledge of the legal and policy framework in relation to the role.</li>
<li>Ability to make non routine and complex judgements, including when under pressure, and escalating as and when appropriate.</li>
</ul>
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 including 69 primary and 21 secondary schools, a host of international businesses and an incredible community. We have a strong local economy with accelerated growth, a range of excellent public facilities and low levels of crime, offering an exceptional quality of life.
Click the link below and apply today! Alternatively, for more information or to arrange an information discussion, contact <a href="mailto:Gracious.Mudzinganyama@wokingham.gov.uk" target="_blank">Gracious.Mudzinganyama@wokingham.gov.uk</a>&nbsp;
Strictly no agencies.&nbsp;
Closing date: 26th October 2025, 11pm
Interviews: 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.

Team Manager - Adult Social Care

Job Title: SEND EHC Coordinator Location: Hemel Hempstead / Stevenagge Starting Salary: £34,434 pa with the opportunity to progress to £37,280 per annumHours: 37 per week Contract: PermanentThings are changing in SEND for Hertfordshire County Council. We are making SEND everyone's business.Do you want to make a positive impact and be part of that change? We’re continuing to invest in our statutory SEND workforce.<h4>About the role</h4>The Education Health &amp; Care Coordinator (EHC Coordinator) role is highly process-driven. The role involves managing and processing EHC plans within a complex legal framework to tight timescales. It involves implementing legal requirements as part of a meticulous review of documents, then creating, reviewing and amending plans. Whilst the role does involve communication and ongoing dialogue with practitioners, parents and carers, this is primarily related to statutory processes. The role involves virtually no direct interaction with children or young people.Being an EHC Coordinator, you’ll be delivering casework that coordinates professionals across education, health and care as well as the family, to deliver EHC assessments, plans and reviews to time and high quality, with a focus on improving outcomes for children and young people.​ This includes:<ul><li>Developing the highest standards of achievement and inclusion for children and young people with SEN through effective casework within the policy and budget framework of the Council, ensuring a focus on preparing for adulthood from the earliest ages.​</li><li>Taking responsibility for the preparation of information for parents, children, young people and schools, which provides the right information at the appropriate time, in a simple to use way, which engages partners in understanding what our responsibility is to children, families and schools. ​</li><li>Managing and processing statutory casework within legal and internal timelines ​</li><li>Working collaboratively with professionals across education, health and care services​</li><li>Ensuring effective case management, integrated working practice and successful outcomes for children.​</li><li>Participating in resource decisions, taking the lead where appropriate, for example decision making processes relating to whether or not assessment or plans are written, or whether specialist provision is agreed, ensuring that resource decisions are in line with local authority policies, procedures and eligibility criteria. This could include chairing or attending panel meetings.​</li><li>Participating, as required, in a range of meetings with other professionals and​parents/carers in relation to individual children with complex needs, including representing Children’s Services at annual review, chairing reviews, attending and chairing multi-agency meetings as appropriate.​​</li><li>Contributing to the development of policy, procedures and provision for children with SEN children’s needs, which includes maintaining an up-to-date knowledge relating to SEN casework, changes to national legislation and departmental policies, and supporting induction/training and support to all team members.​​</li><li>Inputting and maintaining accurate and comprehensive database records as required and participate in the Local Authority’s systems for monitoring and quality assurance for children and young people known to the EHC assessment and review team.</li></ul><h4>About the teams</h4>EHC coordinators will be aligned to one of several functional teams supporting either assessment processes, review processes or resolution and reconciliation processes.We have opportunities for you to specialise in:<ul><li>School Age SEND (based in Apsley): responsible for children and young people age 5 – 19 with an EHCP who attend a school</li><li>Services for Young People: responsible for young people age 16 and over with an EHCP: who attend a college (or other further education settings), who are completing an apprenticeship, are in training or a supported internship or who are not in education, employment or training. Also support care leavers age 18 and over with an EHCP </li></ul><h4>About you</h4>Essential:<ul><li>Knowledge of the SEND Code of Practice and the Children and Families Act 2014.</li><li>Educated to A level or equivalent</li><li>Previous experience working in schools to deliver SEND provision or experience with other stakeholders including parents, education, care and health</li><li>Excellent communication skills</li><li>The ability to work to deadlines and under pressure</li><li>High level of literacy to support good case recording and quality EHC plans.</li><li>Hold a current driving licence and have access to a vehicle for work</li></ul>Desirable:<ul><li>Previous experience with casework management&nbsp;</li></ul>This job role is within the&nbsp;Health and Social Care Family, level HSC9&nbsp;job profile. Please locate this via:&nbsp;Job profiles - Health and social careBenefits 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&nbsp;Disability Confident employer&nbsp;and guarantee an interview to anyone disclosing a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria for the post.Safeguarding This role has been identified as requiring a Disclosure &amp; Barring Service (DBS) check.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).&nbsp;Further information about the legal requirement can be found here.





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<h4>The Role</h4>Do you see yourself making a real difference in people’s lives every day?Can you use your financial expertise to help adults in our community live more independent lives?If yes, we have the perfect role for you!Our Adult Social Care Division’s Personal Budgets and Client Finance (PB&amp;CF) Unit is seeking a passionate and dedicated Client Finance Caseworker to join our amazing team and help make a difference today.About the Role:Step into a role where your financial skills directly support adults with care needs. As a Client Finance Caseworker, you will:<ul><li>Carry out financial assessments and determine client contributions towards their care.</li><li>Manage casework relating to client finances and ensure compliance with policy and legislation.</li><li>Support debt recovery processes and maintain accurate financial records.</li><li>Collaborate with colleagues across Adult Social Care and other services to deliver efficient, person-centred outcomes.</li><li>Contribute to continuous improvement, helping shape high-quality services for Southwark residents.</li></ul>With an Adult Social Care budget exceeding £120 million, your role will play a key part in delivering innovative and sustainable services that empower residents to live healthier, safer, and more independent lives.About You:We are looking for an enthusiastic and committed professional who thrives in a busy, people-focused environment. You’ll succeed in this role if you have:<ul><li>A relevant degree or professional qualification, or equivalent experience.</li><li>Knowledge of adult social care financial processes, including financial assessment and debt recovery.</li><li>Experience in a large or complex organisation, ideally within local government.</li></ul><ul><li>Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build trust and maintain relationships with clients, colleagues, and partners.</li><li>Excellent communication skills – both written and verbal – to engage a wide range of audiences.</li><li>Competence with IT systems for data management and performance reporting.</li><li>The ability to prioritise, manage workloads effectively, and work collaboratively within a team environment.</li></ul>About the Team:Join a supportive and high-performing team that values learning, growth, and collaboration. The Charging Team within the PB&amp;CF Unit plays a vital role in ensuring fair and accurate financial processes for our residents. You’ll benefit from:<ul><li>A positive team culture built on respect, inclusion, and professional development.</li><li>Opportunities for ongoing training and career progression within Southwark Council.</li><li>A workplace where your contributions are valued, and your ideas can help shape the future of adult social care.</li></ul>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 Francois King at <a href="mailto:Francois.King@southwark.gov.uk" target="_blank">Francois.King@southwark.gov.uk</a>Additional Information:<ul><li>Standard DBS required</li></ul>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 close date: 11:59pm on 26th October 2025Shortlisting date/s: 29th October 2025Interview date/s: 6th November 2025The 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=2631447&amp;ptId=108659" target="_blank">Please click here to view the Job Description</a></li></ul>





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Southwark Council

Client Finance Caseworker

Ealing Adult Social Care is on an improvement journey so that we can enable the very best outcomes for residents. We’d love you to join us as Assistant Director for Operations.We are recruiting for an ambitious, value driven and inspiring leader to take forward our journey. With responsibility for over 100 staff and a gross budget of over £120m, you will be focused on delivering excellent outcomes for Ealing residents.As a registered Social Worker you will embody the profession’s commitment to addressing inequality, promoting social justice and delivering person-centred outcomes. This role requires superb attention to detail, particularly around data, excellent grasp of financial controls, as well as exemplary communication skills.Our visionAs a council our guiding vision is Connected Communities, the understanding that communities and the connections within help everyone to fulfil their potential and live healthy lives drives our work day in day out. In adult social care we also know that there will always be a need for a caring, effective and responsive service to meet the needs of our most vulnerable residents.About EalingEaling is home to 385,000 people, and the population size has grown by 8.5% in the last decade. It is the third most diverse borough in London and the eighth most diverse borough in England and Wales – with over 1703 languages spoken and 56.8% of residents identifying as ethnically diverse. Our communities bring a wealth of traditions, perspectives and talents that enrich every aspect of life, from our thriving businesses to our schools, spaces, and celebrations.As our seven towns are different, residents in each town face different challenges and there is a wide variation in socio-economic outcomes. That’s why our policy is underscored by a seven-town approach, which enables us to better understand the needs, inequalities and aspirations of our communities. This is illustrated by our annual public health report, which highlights the vastly different outcomes that our residents face. For example, residents in Northfields can expect to live almost six years longer than those in Norwood Green. Parts of Southall have some of the worst health outcomes in Northwest London, and Southall also experienced the highest rates of COVID-19 related deaths in the borough. Adult Social Care in Ealing Ealing provides funded social care to just under 4,000 residents using a budget of just over £120m per annum. Our service aspires to outcome focused support plans that maximize the enormous strengths and assets that residents and communities have. Driven by a strong commitment to co-production we have a vibrant structure to hear the voices of those who draw on social care and their carers. Following a Local Government Association peer review in 2023 we have developed a multi-year delivery plan which focuses on strong quality assurance and delivering choice and control for our residents. Following a review in 2024 the LGA report said ““You have achieved outstanding progress over the past 22 months, successfully meeting each of the recommendations from the peer challenge.”We are not resting on our laurels and as our CQC assurance report indicates there is still more to do. Our delivery plan continues to focus on choice and control with excellent practice at its heart. Specifically, we are focusing on person-centered practice, technology enabled lives, modernised day opportunities – through our Better Days project, increasing the uptake of Direct Payments, developing accommodation based solutions and a real focus on working age adults.If you think you have what it takes to continue our improvement journey than contact Stuart Outterside, Interim Assistant Director on <a href="mailto:OuttersideS@ealing.gov.uk" target="_blank">OuttersideS@ealing.gov.uk</a> for an informal chat.To apply for this role, submit your CV and a supporting statement addressing how your skills, knowledge and experience meet the essential criteria on the person specification for the role to <a href="mailto:seniorrecruitment@ealing.gov.uk" target="_blank">seniorrecruitment@ealing.gov.uk</a> by 5pm Monday 3 November 2025.Your CV should be tailored and include detail of your education, qualification, full employment history and membership of professional bodies.Please aim to keep your CV and supporting statement to two pages each and include your name at the top of both documents on all pages used.Online technical first round interviews will be held on 25th November, with final round in-person interviews scheduled to take place on 9th December at Perceval House in Ealing.You must have the right to work in the UK. Evidence for the right to work in the UK will be requested at the interview stage.It is an exciting time to join us, here at Ealing Council. If you would like to make a positivedifference to our residents and borough, then we’re looking forward to hearing from you.We’ve tried to make this website as accessible as possible. You can use the accessibility widget on the right hand side to make it more accessible to you and your needs.Ealing Council is committed to creating good jobs and delivering on its connected communities’ agenda. We are committed to equality of opportunity, to being fair and inclusive.Please note all applications will be determined on merit.<a href="https://www.ealing.gov.uk/download/downloads/id/21114/assistant_director_%E2%80%93_operations_-_adult_social_care.pdf" target="_blank">Role Profile</a><ul></ul>

London Borough of Ealing

Assistant Director – Operations – Adult Social Care

Ealing Adults Social Care is on an improvement journey so that we can enable the very best outcomes for residents..Our transformation is driven by a relentless focus on delivering a person-centred, community connected resident journey supported by effective governance, high quality practice and risk management all delivered within our resources. A key part of our improvement journey is creating a leadership team that can deliver on our ambition to create connected communities that lead to better lives. We have made excellent progress, but there is still much more we want to achieve.We are looking for an inspiring, experienced and values driven leader to undertake the newly created role of Head of Services Long Term. The role covers all ages long term, so the right candidate will have experience working across age groups, including those with a mental health need, a learning disability, neurodiversity or who have experienced trauma.You will be a registered Social Worker, with an aptitude for delivering the best in a complex, multi demand operational environment.Our visionAs a council our guiding vision is Connected Communities, the understanding that communities and the connections within help everyone to fulfil their potential and live healthy lives drives our work day in day out. In adult social care we also know that there will always be a need for a caring, effective and responsive service to meet the needs of our most vulnerable residents.About EalingEaling is home to over 375,000 people, and the population size has grown by 8.5% in the last decade. It is the third most diverse borough in London and the eighth most diverse borough in England and Wales – with over 1703 languages spoken and 56.8% of residents identifying as ethnically diverse. Our communities bring a wealth of traditions, perspectives and talents that enrich every aspect of life, from our thriving businesses to our schools, spaces, and celebrations.As our seven towns are different, residents in each town face different challenges and there is a wide variation in socio-economic outcomes. That’s why our policy is underscored by a seven-town approach, which enables us to better understand the needs, inequalities and aspirations of our communities. This is illustrated by our annual public health report, which highlights the vastly different outcomes that our residents face. For example, residents in Northfields can expect to live almost six years longer than those in Norwood Green. Parts of Southall have some of the worst health outcomes in Northwest London, and Southall also experienced the highest rates of COVID-19 related deaths in the borough.Adult Social Care in Ealing Ealing provides funded social care to just under 4,000 residents using a budget of just over £120m per annum. Our service aspires to outcome focused support plans that maximize the enormous strengths and assets that residents and communities have. Driven by a strong commitment to co-production we have a vibrant structure to hear the voices of those who draw on social care and their carers. Following a Local Government Association peer review in 2023 we have developed a multi-year delivery plan which focuses on strong quality assurance and delivering choice and control for our residents. Following a review in 2024 the LGA report said ““You have achieved outstanding progress over the past 22 months, successfully meeting each of the recommendations from the peer challenge.”We are not resting on our laurels and as our CQC assurance report indicates there is still more to do. Our delivery plan continues to focus on choice and control with excellent practice at its heart. Specifically, we are focusing on person-centered practice, technology enabled lives, modernised day opportunities – through our Better Days project, increasing the uptake of Direct Payments, developing accommodation based solutions and a real focus on working age adults.For an informal chat about the role please contact Stuart Outterside on 07960 182 143 or email <a href="mailto:outtersides@ealing.gov.uk" target="_blank">outtersides@ealing.gov.uk</a>To apply for this role, submit your CV and a supporting statement addressing how your skills, knowledge and experience meet the essential criteria on the person specification for the role to <a href="mailto:seniorrecruitment@ealing.gov.uk" target="_blank">seniorrecruitment@ealing.gov.uk</a> by 5pm Monday 3 November 2025. Your CV should be tailored and include detail of your education, qualification, full employment history and membership of professional bodies.Please aim to keep your CV and supporting statement to two pages each and include your name at the top of both documents on all pages used.Online technical first round interviews are due to take place during w/c 24th November, with final round in-person interviews scheduled to take place on 9th December at Perceval House in Ealing.You must have the right to work in the UK. Evidence for the right to work in the UK will be requested at the interview stage.It is an exciting time to join us, here at Ealing Council. If you would like to make a positive difference to our residents and borough, then we’re looking forward to hearing from you.We’ve tried to make this website as accessible as possible. You can use the accessibility widget on the right hand side to make it more accessible to you and your needs.Ealing Council is committed to creating good jobs and delivering on its connected communities’ agenda. We are committed to equality of opportunity, to being fair and inclusive.Please note all applications will be determined on merit.<a href="https://www.ealing.gov.uk/download/downloads/id/21113/head_of_service_long_term.pdf" target="_blank">Role Profile</a><ul></ul>

Head of Service Long Term

Ealing Council have an exciting new opportunity as Home Ownership Officer (Sales &amp; Alterations) available as a full-time role.Home Ownership Services is responsible for managing nearly 5,000 leasehold properties across Ealing.Our Home Ownership Team are responsible for the management of the Right to Buy Scheme, new build/shared ownership sales &amp; staircasing, lease extensions, enfranchisement, alterations to leasehold properties, deeds of variation and home information packs.The Home Ownership Officer (Sales &amp; Alterations) role:We are looking for a self-motivated customer focused officer, who is self-motivated and will take responsibility for delivering a quality service that achieves high levels of customer satisfaction. You will be working with our colleagues across Housing, the Council, and the Leaseholder Resident Association to ensure that we offer and provide our residents with an excellent home ownership and leasehold management service.As the Home Ownership Officer (Sales &amp; Alterations) you will be responsible for processing Right to Buy (RTB) applications through to completion in accordance with the procedures and to communicate effectively with customers over their eligibility and the status of their application and have a knowledge of key RTB legislation.Our ideal Home Ownership Officer (Sales &amp; Alterations) will have the below skills and experience:Experience of dealing with all aspects of Leasehold services i.e. staircasing, shared ownership resales, lease extensions, sub-letting, and pre-sale enquiries and be used to being a part of a dynamic busy service within a housing environment.You will be able to manage conflicting priorities within deadlines with excellent organisational and IT skills and demonstrate your ability to maintain focus whilst working under pressure to deadlines and delivering good customer service.Ealing council is committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment. Ealing follows safer recruitment practices to protect children and vulnerable adults. The post holder will be subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checkThis post is subject to Ealing’s enhanced vetting process.<a href="https://www.ealing.gov.uk/download/downloads/id/21111/role_profile_-_home_ownership_officer_sales_and_alterations.pdf" target="_blank">Role profile</a><a href="https://www.ealing.gov.uk/download/downloads/id/18483/ex-offenders_policy.pdf" target="_blank">Ex-offenders policy</a><ul></ul>

Home Ownership Officer (Sales and  Alterations)

About the BoroughFound in zone 6 with good transport links in and out of London, Kingston is a vibrant and diverse university town which creates the rich sense of community shared across the borough and its Residents. Kingston boasts an idyllic riverside location, good shopping and great restaurants, as well as a mix of modern and historic town centre. Kingston has lots of open parklands and cycle routes that help connect the district town centres into an enjoyable place to live and work.We are passionate about working closely with our residents and vulnerable groups to help them maintain their independence and create a balance between support and independent living.About the Service and TeamKingston Music Service (KMS) nurtures young people in the Royal Borough of Kingston regardless of background to create, perform, be inspired by and celebrate the music they love; reaching all corners of the borough, ensuring children who want to make music are able to. Each week, our skilled team of approximately 60 tutors provides instrumental and vocal lessons to over 1,500 pupils in schools and music centres. KMS hosts a variety of events, including primary singing festivals, family concerts, and school workshops. Our 11 ensembles, which feature String Orchestras, Jazz Bands, Percussion Ensembles, and Concert Bands, perform regularly throughout the year.The Kingston Library service runs 7 libraries throughout the borough and the Heritage Service runs the popular Kingston Museum and Heritage Centre. Both work with schools and families to bring a range of activities to the local community. The Culture and Heritage Service also develops partnerships with many local charities including the Rose Theatre, Creative Youth and Kingston International Film Festival.About the Role and Our Ideal CandidateThe Support Hub Officer reports to the Support Hub Team Leader, providing business, financial and administrative support across the Culture and Heritage Service which includes Kingston Music Service (KMS), Kingston Museum, Heritage Centre, Cultural Partnerships and the seven borough Libraries.As Support Hub Officer, you will ensure the smooth admin function of all culture and heritage services through:&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<ul><li>Supporting the progression and development of KMS admin procedures giving customers and users the best service possible.</li><li>Working closely with colleagues to ensure tasks are completed in a thorough and timely manner, supporting front-line staff and project work.</li><li>Operating financial, HR and database responsibilities are delivered successfully and in line with council policy.</li><li>Working with managers to build student numbers in KMS lessons and ensembles through good customer service, productive scheduling and assisting with marketing of provision.</li><li>Supporting libraries, heritage and partnerships colleagues with various functions including invoicing, payment, purchasing and stock control.&nbsp;</li></ul>You will be based in the KMS offices at the Hook Centre where we work closely with our library and adult education colleagues.About youWe are looking for a dynamic and motivated Administrator with outstanding organisational skills and a passion for music education, culture, and heritage. The ideal candidate will be an energetic, resilient team player who thrives in a fast-paced environment. With strong IT proficiency, excellent communication skills, and the ability to manage multiple deadlines, you will play a key role in supporting various aspects of the service, including finance, scheduling, purchasing, and student recruitment. A commitment to promoting equity, diversity, and inclusion is essential, alongside proven administrative experience and the capability to work independently.We are looking for a dynamic and motivated Administrator with outstanding organisational skills and a passion for music education, culture, and heritage. The ideal candidate will be an energetic, resilient team player who thrives in a fast-paced environment. With strong IT proficiency, excellent communication skills, and the ability to manage multiple deadlines, you will play a key role in supporting various aspects of the service, including finance, scheduling, purchasing, and student recruitment. A commitment to promoting equity, diversity, and inclusion is essential, alongside proven administrative experience and the capability to work independently.Our Offer to YouAs an organisation that values and nurtures talent, we’re committed to helping you fulfil your potential and will offer you a supportive, friendly and collaborative environment to grow and develop your career and skills. We’re constantly striving to improve our ways of working so putting your ideas across however big or small; will be fully encouraged and supported by your colleagues and our dynamic and experienced management team.Employees have access to a wide range of benefits to enable staff to achieve a work life balance, some of which include:<ul><li>A generous annual leave entitlement of 25-32 days, plus bank holidays (pro-rata if part-time working hours apply) depending on service and grade.</li><li>Enhanced Maternity, Paternity, shared parental, adoption and dependents leave</li><li>Three volunteering days per year in Kingston</li><li>Hybrid working (dependent on the role)</li><li>Flexible and agile working arrangements using Google Chromebooks</li><li>Learning and development portal offering a range of courses</li><li>Discounts on a range of local shops, restaurants, gyms and leisure centres</li><li>Interest free season ticket loans</li><li>Local Government Pension Scheme</li><li>Bicycle loan facilities and cycle to work scheme</li><li>Zip car scheme</li><li>Confidential health &amp; wellbeing and counselling support</li></ul>Application ProcessApply online outlining what skills, abilities and experience you can bring which makes you an ideal candidate for this role. Please refer to the requirements outlined in the job profile when completing your application and check your CV details have been uploaded correctly in the relevant sections.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, it is strongly advised that you complete and submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.&nbsp;As part of our award winning Diversity Programme we anonymise all applications received to reduce conscious and unconscious bias enabling every application to be reviewed on the knowledge, skills and experience shown in your application. We encourage our interview panels to be as diverse as possible (age, cultural, neurodiverse etc.) to reduce bias where possible. We are fully committed to removing barriers and enhancing the diversity of our workforce.Additional InformationWe are proud to be a diverse and welcoming Borough and we strive to create a workforce which reflects the community we serve, and instil a sense of belonging in our staff. We celebrate and respect differences and appreciate the value of having a diverse workforce, therefore we welcome applications from under represented groups.To support our workers and their families we offer a range of family friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements, staff engagement forums and inclusive staff networks who help drive our diversity agenda.We are also proud to be a disability confident employer and guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum essential criteria for a role. As an accredited London Living Wage Employer all our employees are guaranteed the London Living Wage regardless of their length or type of contract.The UK has a points-based immigration system affecting EU and Non-EU workers and sponsorship requirements. We advise checking the <a href="https://www.gov.uk/guidance/new-immigration-system-what-you-need-to-know" target="_blank">GOV.UK website</a> for right to work guidance. Sponsorship availability varies and is subject to eligibility requirements and budget limitations. As a result, we cannot guarantee sponsorship for all roles and will evaluate sponsorship requests on a case-by-case basis.





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Royal Borough of Kingston Upon Thames

Support Hub Officer

Reference: OCT20254120Benefits: Competitive salary, 29 days annual (pro rata for part time), 4% - 6% pension contribution and much moreAttachments:<ul><li><a href="https://vacancyfiller.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/UploadedFiles/AdvertAttachments/2025/mfKADvsomzptpgLMWHnEjQ%253d%253d/90be3378-38ec-4dc8-a833-335ca88201bd?X-Amz-Expires=604800&amp;response-content-disposition=attachment%3B%20filename%3D%22GovernanceOfficerRoleProfile2025.pdf%22&amp;response-content-type=application%2Fpdf&amp;X-Amz-Algorithm=AWS4-HMAC-SHA256&amp;X-Amz-Credential=AKIAJSKWO7UNT66QDLJQ/20251024/eu-west-1/s3/aws4_request&amp;X-Amz-Date=20251024T041343Z&amp;X-Amz-SignedHeaders=host&amp;X-Amz-Signature=27d9d39d041c8b45b5547a06660e68cef771e3fca091571d1c229b8b012af9a7" target="_blank">GovernanceOfficerRoleProfile2025.pdf</a></li><li><a href="https://vacancyfiller.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/UploadedFiles/AdvertAttachments/2025/mfKADvsomzptpgLMWHnEjQ%253d%253d/77781631-b16a-4df5-a45b-f8f44a06b21a?X-Amz-Expires=604800&amp;response-content-disposition=attachment%3B%20filename%3D%22RecruitmentPack_2024%281%29%282%29.pdf%22&amp;response-content-type=application%2Fpdf&amp;X-Amz-Algorithm=AWS4-HMAC-SHA256&amp;X-Amz-Credential=AKIAJSKWO7UNT66QDLJQ/20251024/eu-west-1/s3/aws4_request&amp;X-Amz-Date=20251024T041343Z&amp;X-Amz-SignedHeaders=host&amp;X-Amz-Signature=33afbc4c576ebd4517b1fa43da0f00e72d41589cfaab00504f3d54fa1aa0e76e" target="_blank">RecruitmentPack_2024(1)(2).pdf</a></li></ul>Governance and Board Support OfficerLocation: <a>London -</a> Hybrid (2 office days per week) Contract Type: Permanent Salary: £39,000 - £45,000 per annum Are you ready to play a pivotal role in shaping strong governance at Wandle? We’re looking for a proactive and detail-driven Governance and Board Support Officer who will act as our Deputy Company Secretary, supporting the smooth running of our Board and governance functions. You will support the Head of Governance in their day to day duties, including managing our signing and sealing process and statutory registers. Key Responsibilities:<ul><li>Lead the coordination of Board and committee meetings, including agendas, papers, and minutes</li><li>Producing high quality minutes for Wandle Board meetings and two committees</li><li>Manage statutory registers, signing and sealing processes, and ensure compliance with standing orders</li><li>Support governance activities across Wandle and its subsidiaries, including Shared Services for Housing, our procurement subsidiary.</li><li>Assist with data protection tasks and contribute to the delivery of our annual report and Board development</li><li>Provide high-quality briefings, reports, and presentations to senior stakeholders</li></ul>What We’re Looking For:<ul><li>Experience taking detailed minutes and working with Board applications (e.g. Convene)</li><li>Strong understanding of governance in social housing or a related sector</li><li>Confident communicator with excellent organisational skills and a proactive mindset</li><li>Ability to manage competing priorities and deliver work to a high standard</li><li>A corporate governance or company secretary qualification (or working towards one) is highly desirable</li></ul>Join us and help drive excellence in governance at Wandle. Apply now and make a meaningful impact!Closing date: 28th October 2025 at 11:59pm Shortlisting: 29th October 2025 Interviews: Week commencing 3rd November 2025 (Subject to Change)Please note, Wandle is not able to support any visa sponsorship requests. You need to have the right to work in UK to be considered for this role.





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Wandle Housing Association

Governance and Board Support Officer

Job Title: School Planning Manager Starting Salary: £61,443 progressing to £68,775 per annum (pro rata for part time) Hours: 37 Location: Hybrid working with base location at Farnham House Stevenage with regular travel across Hertfordshire to schools Contract Type: Permanent Directorate: Childrens Services<h4>About the team</h4>Do you want to make that difference?Education plays a vital role in the development of all children and young people, and we know it is something that residents feel passionately about.&nbsp; Our team has a key role, making sure that the needs of Hertfordshire’s children can be met within their local community.&nbsp; Our mission is to ensure that we have the right number of high-quality mainstream and specialist school places to offer children the opportunities to learn as closely as possible to where they live.<h4>About the role</h4>As a School Planning Manager in a small, well established, busy team you will line manage Senior School Planning Officers and work with a diverse range of stakeholders to secure good quality school places and play a key role in shaping Hertfordshire’s communities in the future. Our goal is to ensure access to quality education for all.Varied, challenging and rewarding. You will need to build relationships with key partners, both internally and externally including schools and district/borough councils. You will lead on a variety of complex projects, which are often high profile and politically sensitive.Different every day – this role requires a both a strategic thinker and someone with a proven track record of delivering change with a focus on improving outcomes for children and young people. A school planning manager will need to balance the delivery of immediate priorities such as meeting the need for more SEND places and the challenges presented by falling pupil numbers in mainstream schools, with longer term strategic goals, such as planning the education provision needed to serve future housing development over the coming decades. Strong analytical, communication and negotiating skills are critical in managing these varied priorities. This makes the role both challenging and rewardingYou will lead multidisciplinary workstreams and make sound recommendations to senior leaders and elected members to achieve outcomes and implement strategies.You will work cross functionally with the existing team who cover geographical areas of the county to ensure our statutory obligations are met through both the team and others to commission places in an ever changing and complex world.Working to the county council’s RISE values, you will work as part of a collaborative and supportive team to add your own stamp and shape future education provision in Hertfordshire to the benefit of families and young people.<h4>About you</h4>Essential:<ul><li>Your experience of a relevant field, such as school planning, town planning, project planning, or large-scale construction project exposure, with tangible results achieved through working with others,</li><li>Experience of formulating and implementing strategies either within a political environment or in a commercial role with links to government or local authorities.</li><li>A proven track record of leading and delivering complex projects with tangible results</li><li>Ability to negotiate effectively and influence others to achieve desired outcomes.</li><li>Strategic long-term thinking</li><li>The passion and motivation to make a difference to children and families across Hertfordshire.</li><li>Excellent communication and influencing skills</li><li>Ability to travel independently in and around Hertfordshire</li></ul>Desirable:<ul><li>Experience of successful people management. </li></ul>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 Community Services, level COM14 job profile. Please locate this via: Job profiles - Community servicesTo hear more about this opportunity please contact Kate Leahy for an informal discussion about the role.Interview Date: 12th &amp; 13th NovemberBenefits 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.Safeguarding This role has been identified as requiring a Disclosure &amp; Barring Service (DBS) check.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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Service Development Officer (Libraries) SO2 
Permanent full time post (36 hrs per week) 
Salary £40,182 - £42,060 
 
Enfield Library Service has a vacancy for the role of Service Development Officer. 
Key skills needed for the role: 
 
 - To lead on the planning and delivery of specific projects and initiatives aimed at improving Library services in Enfield Libraries. 
 - To be responsible for the day to day operation and line management of various staff with different roles delivering front line services across different locations. To review, improve and take responsibility for the activities and performance of these staff members and the quality of their work through the PDR process and 121s by identifying appropriate development and training activities and deliver coaching. To deal with any people management issues including recruitment, probationary reviews, initial disciplinary/capability issues and absence management within the team. 
 - To organise and manage delivery of a programme of initiatives across libraries in support of the Council’s objectives including digital inclusion, literacy for children and adults, a love of reading and lifelong learning. 
 - To maintain, monitor and potentially expand current initiatives which bring income to the service and to seek new income generation opportunities. 
 - To monitor project funds and ensure they are spent appropriately and in a timely manner. 
 
Contact Details - 
If you would like to know more about the role, please contact Peter Di Biasio on 020 8132 1811 for an informal discussion or to arrange a visit to the team. 
If you have any difficulties accessing this information, please contact Farida Uddin on <a href="mailto:farida.uddin@enfield.gov.uk" target="_blank">farida.uddin@enfield.gov.uk</a> 
 
We do not see your name or title when shortlisting your application. This is one of many initiatives to build a more talented and diverse workforce. However, if you put your name on your CV or Statement it will be visible to us. For this reason, we ask that you do not include your name on these documents. 
Please note it is your responses to the Essential/Desirable criteria, as detailed in the Job Description and Person Specification which is available on the job advert, that will determine if you are shortlisted for an interview, therefore we encourage you to always address the essential and desirable criteria in your application/CV. 
We are passionate about our people and how we deliver services to our community in Enfield. That’s why we encourage a culture that puts our customers at the heart of everything we do - by empowering our people to work together to find solutions, be open, honest and respectful, take responsibility and listen and learn. If you value these behaviours too, we’d love to hear from you - and of course we are always happy to talk flexible working. 
Why it's great to work for Enfield Council: 
 
 - An excellent pension through the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS). 
 - Up to 32 days annual leave depending on grade and length of service. You will also get eight public holidays per year and an extra day off at Christmas. 
 - A blend of remote and office based working for most roles. 
 - Interest free season ticket loan repayable over three or ten months. 
 - Career development and learning experiences from a range of training courses and learning methods. 
 - Employee Assistance Programme to provide advice and counselling services. This is a free and confidential service available to staff and members of their family. 
 - Health and leisure discounts and tax-free bikes for work. 
 - 1 month paid sabbatical for Children’s Social Workers 
 
We reserve the right to close this vacancy once a sufficient number of applications have been received. Therefore, we advise that you complete fully and submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.

London Borough of Enfield

Service Development Officer

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FRA (Fire Risk Assessment) Multi-Trade Operative SO2: Starting salary £42,912 rising in annual increments to £44,235 per annum incl LW About Us: It is an exciting time to join Lambeth Council, we have bold ambitions for the future of Lambeth’s communities and residents through our&nbsp;Lambeth 2030 Plan ‘Our Future, Our Lambeth. To deliver on these ambitions, we have embarked our transformational One Lambeth Programme ensuring we are ‘connected by purpose,’ in everything we do to deliver excellence. We are proud to have recently developed a refreshed set of One Lambeth Values and Behaviours that were develop for staff by staff;&nbsp;Equity, Ambition, Kindness, and Accountability. For more information, please have a look at our dedicated&nbsp;One Lambeth Values and Behaviours page.&nbsp; About the Borough: Located in the heart of South London, Lambeth Borough is a vibrant community of over 317,600 residents. Stretching from the dynamic neighbourhood of Streatham in the South to the iconic landmarks of Waterloo in the North, we are proud to be the 9th largest borough in London. Our diversity is our strength, with more than 130 languages spoken, making Lambeth the home of the Windrush generation, London's largest LGBTQ+ community, and a thriving Portuguese-speaking community.&nbsp; With exceptional schools, lush green spaces including Brockwell Park, cultural gems like the Black Cultural Archives, and world-renowned institutions such as St Thomas's Hospital, Lambeth offers an enriching and dynamic environment. About the Team: We’re looking for motivated individuals to join Community Works, Lambeth Council’s in-house Direct Labour Organisation (DLO). Our team delivers essential maintenance, repairs, and improvement projects that make a real difference in our local communities. If you’re passionate about providing high-quality services, take pride in your work, and want to help keep Lambeth’s neighbourhoods safe and well-maintained, we’d love to hear from you. About the Role: We offer a challenging yet rewarding opportunity to join Lambeth Council’s Community Works Direct Labor Organization (DLO) as a Multi Trade Operative, carrying out Fire Risk Assessment (FRA) remedial repairs across our housing stock. As part of a multi-disciplined team, you will deliver high-quality, FRA-compliant repairs within set cost, quality, and safety parameters, ensuring compliance with BM Trada specifications and best practice standards. Working closely with the FRA Supervisor, Manager, and Planners, you will be responsible for completing multi-trade remedial works efficiently and to a “right first time” standard, using handheld devices to manage and prioritize work orders. Applicants must hold an NVQ Level 2 qualification in Carpentry, with additional skills in at least one other trade discipline. This role requires professionalism, flexibility, and a strong focus on customer satisfaction. Successful candidates will also be required to complete BM Trada training an initial two-day course followed by approximately nine months of site-based assessments. In addition to a competitive salary, we offer a range of attractive employee benefits. Please note that Lambeth Council operates an anonymized application process; ensure your CV or personal statement does not include personal details and instead features your unique application number. To be considered for interview, your CV and supporting statement will clearly evidence: <ul> <li>Work as part of a multi-disciplined team within the housing repairs function, delivering high-quality, cost-effective repairs and maintenance services.</li> <li>To carry out all types of FRA-compliant repairs and maintenance works both internally and externally.&nbsp;</li> <li>Carry out a wide range of internal and external repairs, maintenance, installations, and remedial works to meet customer satisfaction.</li> <li>Ensure all works comply with health and safety, legal, and regulatory standards while maintaining best practice and quality.</li> <li>Plan and organize workloads efficiently, making effective use of time, materials, transport, and equipment to meet response targets.</li> <li>Use a PDA or other systems to receive instructions, record work completed and manage materials effectively.</li> <li>Maintain vehicle stock levels to support first-fix completion and uphold vehicle care and safety standards.</li> <li>Communicate professionally with customers, colleagues, and supervisors, taking ownership of each repair and ensuring clear updates.</li> <li>Build positive relationships with residents, stakeholders, and contractors to deliver excellent customer service.</li> <li>Participate in training and development to maintain skills and support flexible, multi-trade working.</li> <li>Hold an NVQ Level 2 qualification in a core trade (Carpentry or Plumbing) with additional skills in at least one other trade (e.g. Drainage, Groundwork, Glazing, Plastering, Bricklaying, Painting &amp;</li> </ul> Successful candidates will be asked to apply for an Enhanced Certificate from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). Further information about the DBS can be found at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.homeoffice.gov.uk/agencies-public-bodies/dbs" target="_blank">www.homeoffice.gov.uk/agencies-public-bodies/dbs</a> For detailed qualifications and requirements, please review the job description and person specification in the hyperlink below: Job Description and person specification Contact Information: For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Omar McDermott&nbsp;<a href="mailto:omcdermott@lambeth.gov" target="_blank">omcdermott@lambeth.gov</a>.&nbsp; How to Apply: If you're interest in this opportunity, click on the apply button and complete an online application. In your supporting statement, please clearly demonstrate how you meet the shortlist criteria marked with an 'A' at shortlist stage.&nbsp; We operate an anonymised application process, so be sure to remove personal details when uploading your CV or personal statement. Recruitment Timelines: Advert close date: 11:59pm on Tuesday 28 October 2025. Benefits: We believe in rewarding our staff. When you join us, you'll gain access to a range of benefits, including: <ul> <li>Participation in our 5 Staff Networks: Black, Asian, and Multi-Ethnic, LGBTQ+, Disability, Young Professionals, and Women's.</li> <li>Generous annual leave entitlement starting from 27 days, increasing to up to 35 days depending on leng</li>
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Lambeth Council

FRA Multi Trade Operative

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 Salary: £55,581 - £63,438&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Grade: Level 5, Zone 1 Location: 5 Pancras Square N1C 4AG&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Contract Type: Permanent Hours: 36 Hours&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Closing Date: Sunday 2nd November 2025; 23:55 About Camden Camden is changing on the inside to make life better for everyone. Our residents and communities are at the heart of everything we do. We’re home to the most important conversations happening today and we’re making radical social change a reality, so that nobody gets left behind. &nbsp;Here’s where you can help decide a better future for us all.&nbsp; What You’ll Be Doing&nbsp; Join Camden's dynamic Legal Services team, where you’ll play a critical role in breaking down barriers while embracing a risk-aware approach. You'll engage with senior officers and Members to offer high-quality legal services, with a focus on social justice. Collaborate closely with various service directorates to ensure efficient delivery of Council priorities, all while managing a personal caseload that includes high-profile and complex cases. Become a trusted advisor, advocate, and problem solver as you contribute to Camden's vision of innovative, responsive legal solutions.&nbsp; We are particularly seeking lawyers with knowledge in the following areas:- <ol> <li> Homelessness/Part 7 Housing Act; </li> <li> Building Safety Act/Fire Safety Act and other related legislation and requirements in relation to local authority building safety and regulatory compliance;&nbsp; </li> </ol> All About You To find out more about what it is like to work at Camden, meet some of our People by visiting '<a href="http://www.camdenjobs.co.uk/our-stories" target="_blank">www.camdenjobs.co.uk/our-stories</a>'. We’re looking for a qualified Solicitor, Barrister, or Fellow of the Institute of Legal Executives able to practice in England.&nbsp; You should possess a robust understanding of local government law and have hands-on experience in preparing cases and drafting legal documents. Your professional confidence will shine through as you lead on challenging cases and provide high-level advice. With excellent communication skills and a collaborative spirit, you’re ready to engage with our clients and stakeholders. Your proactive nature and creative mindset will help shape the future of legal services in Camden.&nbsp; To view the Job Profile, please copy and paste the below URL into your browser:&nbsp; <a href="http://camdocs.camden.gov.uk/HPRMWebDrawer/Record/11438355/file/document?inline" target="_blank">http://camdocs.camden.gov.uk/HPRMWebDrawer/Record/11438355/file/documen…</a> What We Offer At Camden, you’ll receive a host of benefits. From flexible working to 27 days annual leave (+ bank holidays!). We also know&nbsp;that a work life balance is extremely&nbsp;important so we also offer family leave, loan schemes and access to our incredible staff networks. We also have an incredible pensions scheme.&nbsp; Visit '<a href="http://www.camdenjobs.co.uk/staff-benefits" target="_blank">www.camdenjobs.co.uk/staff-benefits</a>' for more details. Inclusion and Belonging At Camden, we want every colleague to feel they belong and can thrive. We welcome applications from all parts of our community, and particularly encourage people from Black, Asian and Other Ethnic Heritage communities, LGBTQ+ people, disabled and neurodiverse people, survivors of domestic abuse, and those from lower socio-economic backgrounds or with care experience. We know that different voices and perspectives make us stronger, and we are committed to providing the support, adjustments and flexibility people need to succeed. Click Inclusion and diversity - Camden Careers - Camden Council&nbsp;for more information on our commitment. Anonymised Application&nbsp;–&nbsp;in keeping with Camden’s commitment to inclusion the recruitment to this role is anonymised and supports the objective of reducing the impact of unconscious bias. &nbsp; Asking for Adjustments At Camden, we are committed to making our recruitment process barrier-free and accessible for everyone. If you need us to do something differently during the application, interview or assessment process, just let us know and we will support you. This could include providing information in an alternative format, extra time in assessments, or adjustments for disabled, neurodiverse or long-term health conditions. Please contact us on 020 7974 6655, at <a href="mailto:resourcing@camden.gov.uk" target="_blank">resourcing@camden.gov.uk</a>&nbsp;or by post to 5 Pancras Square, London, N1C 4AG. We’ll work with you to make sure the process works for you.

Camden Council

Lawyer - Housing

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12 month maternity cover Ref:&nbsp; H7470 An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Housing Income Officer in our busy Rent and Income team for a forward thinking, highly organised and dynamic individual. You will play a crucial role in ensuring financial stability for the council. We are looking for an enthusiastic and committed Housing Income Officer to join our busy Rent and Income team. Your main duties will be to provide an excellent customer focused service to recover arrears from current tenants. You will work supportively and proactively to effectively collect rent and other charges with a focus on sustaining tenancies. This will involve contacting tenants by letter, phone and frequent home visits; providing debt counselling and welfare benefits advice. You will also be expected to represent the council at court and attend evictions. You will need excellent negotiation and investigative skills and be able to deal with people sympathetically, sensitively and firmly and be capable of forming effective working relationships with other agencies. You will be well organised, IT literate and able to work well under pressure in order to solve complex problems. Previous experience in a public sector housing environment and a good knowledge of welfare benefits including Universal Credit would be an advantage.&nbsp;&nbsp; Applicants must have a driving licence that is valid in the UK and use of car. An Enhanced check will be undertaken with the Disclosure and Barring Service to ensure that the successful candidate has no relevant convictions. The deadline for applications will be midnight on 26 October 2025.

Dacorum Borough Council

Housing Income Officer

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Please apply online via the link provided.
Please note, we do not accept CVs submitted without a fully completed online application form.



We have an exciting opportunity for a motivated and experienced Management Accountant, to join us as a key member of the Council’s Finance team on a full time, permanent basis.
As a Management Accountant, you will provide support on all financial matters, including timely and high-quality financial advice to a range of budget managers, whilst reporting into the Senior Management Accountant.
To be successful in this role you will have proven experience of finance in a complex organisation and share a commitment to continuous improvement.
Hybrid working - The finance team currently operate a hybrid working arrangement, with time split between home and Council’s offices.
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
⭐ An excellent local government pension scheme
⭐ Use of a free onsite gym (located at Shute End office)
⭐ Salary sacrifice car &amp; cycle to work schemes
⭐ A range of local &amp; lifestyle discounts
⭐ An employee assistance programme including 24/7 wellbeing helpline
Key Duties, Responsibilities &amp; Accountabilities: • Budget setting, budget monitoring, year-end closedown and statutory returns • Provide support and advice to a range of stakeholders, promoting strong financial governance • Financial support on change projects and grants • Preparation and presentation of reports • Provide advice and support on legislative and guidance changes • Assisting with delivery of training, such as to budget managers / other council colleagues Skills, Attributes &amp; Experience required: • Aptitude for numbers &amp; finance • Prior experience of working in a finance role is desirable • Excellent verbal and written skills • Excellent IT skills, including Microsoft Teams, Excel, Outlook, Word and PowerPoint • Ability to operate in large, complex and political organisations
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.
We’re home to a range of high performing schools, a host of international businesses and an incredible community. We have a strong local economy with accelerated growth, a range of excellent public facilities and low levels of crime, offering an exceptional quality of life.
If you’re interested in this exciting opportunity, click the link below and apply today!
Alternatively, for an informal discussion please contact: Shaheen Patel at <a href="mailto:Shaheen.Patel@wokingham.gov.uk" target="_blank">Shaheen.Patel@wokingham.gov.uk</a> or Mari Agarwal at <a href="mailto:Mari.Agarwal@wokingham.gov.uk" target="_blank">Mari.Agarwal@wokingham.gov.uk</a>
Closing date: 23rd November 2025, 11pm
Interview date: TBC&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
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.&nbsp;
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.
Wokingham is an equal opportunities employer.
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.
Using Artificial Intelligence (AI)&nbsp; We cannot stop anyone using AI to help write application content. Used right it can be a great tool. If you choose to use AI, then use it as a helper rather than relying on it wholly to write your application.
Applications that rely too heavily on AI may be rejected during shortlisting.
We appreciate your interest in joining Wokingham Borough Council and thank you for taking the time to apply.
Wokingham is an equal opportunities employer.

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Permanent – Full Time
Location – Ley Street Depot, 531 Ley Street, Ilford IG2 7QZ

Redbridge is an ambitious, diverse and exciting east London borough. What we do is driven by changing our relationship with local people to support our vision. As a result, we've developed innovative ways to build our communities and transform our Councill.
This is an exciting opportunity to join to Fleet and Workshop team in the role of Advanced Engineering Technician. Based within the Council’s in house Fleet and Workshop operation a proactive and motivated person is required to help maintain and repair the Council’s diverse fleet of vehicles. &nbsp;Our fleet is made up of dustcarts or refuse collection vehicles, double deck buses, coaches, minibuses, vans, vans with tipping bodies, road sweepers and gritting vehicles to name a few! Certainly if you are looking a variety of vehicles to work on you will find that with us!
Some of the duties and responsibilities of an Advanced Engineering Technician are:
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<li>Diagnose and enact repairs on a variety of vehicles.</li>
<li>Conduct periodic maintenance inspections and complete the inspections and relate paperwork to the required standards.</li>
<li>Place orders to enable suitable parts to be ordered to enact repairs.</li>
<li>Assist colleagues when required.</li>
<li>Mentor and develop individuals whom are apprentices or work experience placements.</li>
<li>Prepare vehicles for the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency’s MOT test and on occasion complete MOT testing as a delegated tester.</li>
<li>Ensure the Workshop and other working areas are kept clean and tidy.</li>
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This is not an exhaustive list.

In addition to excel at the role you will:
Be able to work on your own initiative, proactive and be able to work to deadlines.
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<li>Be able to work collaboratively and creatively with a with a diverse range of colleagues.</li>
<li>Hold a City and Guilds Level 3 in Heavy Vehicle Service and Maintenance technician or equivalent or IRTEC Service Maintenance Technician in either Large Commercial Vehicle or Bus and Coach.</li>
<li>Preferably have demonstrable experience with a diverse municipal fleet however this is not essential.</li>
<li>Hold a full car/category B driving licence valid for the UK.</li>
<li>Preferably hold either a category C or D driving licence valid for the UK.</li>
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Our workshop facility is modern and well equipped, our facilities include an onsite Authorised Testing Facility for class six MOTs, inhouse testing of class four, five and seven vehicles for MOT, tachograph calibration equipment, we also have an onsite body shop. We have an annual training programme to ensure your further development with us.
We can offer you:
A thirty-six-hour week starting at £22.41 per hour rising to £23.27 per hour.
Overtime paid at £26.89 per hour, with Overtime available daily.
Tool allowance.
No compulsory weekend working.
No compulsory night work or on call work.
Annual leave of 28 days per year, plus Public Holidays (under 5 years service).
Annual leave of 33 days per year, plus Public Holidays (over 5 years service).
Discounted gym membership
Cycle to work scheme
Local Government Pension Scheme
Applicants should note due to the nature of the work applicants will be expected to be onsite at the Council’s vehicle workshop in Ilford the majority of their working time, however staff are also required to work from sites in Hornchurch or attend other sites in the London Boroughs of Redbridge or Havering on occasion.
To apply for this post please visit <a href="http://www.redbridge.gov.uk/jobs" target="_blank">www.redbridge.gov.uk/jobs</a> or copy the following link into your browser:&nbsp;
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All short-listed applicants will need to demonstrate proof of right to work in the UK.

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

London Borough of Redbridge

Advanced Engineering Technician x3

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Are you ready to shape a greener, safer and more connected Enfield? 
Join Enfield Council’s Journeys and Places team and play a leading role in transforming how people move around the borough. We're looking for a forward-thinking Principal Traffic Engineer to lead on all technical matters relating to traffic engineering and road safety, helping us deliver improvements that benefit communities across Enfield. 
As a senior member of the Design &amp; Construction team, you’ll provide expert guidance on traffic orders, road safety audits, and design standards. You’ll lead a team of skilled officers and act as the Council’s principal advisor on traffic engineering – ensuring our projects meet the highest standards for safety, accessibility and inclusion. 
You will: 
 
 - Act as the Council’s technical lead on traffic engineering, road safety and traffic order compliance 
 - Provide expert input into complex and high-profile infrastructure projects 
 - Oversee the delivery of road safety audits in line with best practice and national guidance 
 - Ensure road safety is embedded throughout project lifecycles, aligned with Vision Zero and Healthy Streets principles 
 - Manage and develop a small team, fostering professional growth and innovation 
 - Contribute to shaping policy and procedures that influence how we create safer, more liveable neighbourhoods 
 
About you: 
You’ll bring significant experience in traffic engineering and an in-depth understanding of relevant UK legislation and guidance (such as LTN 1/20). You’ll have a strong track record in delivering engineering solutions that balance technical rigour with community priorities. Your ability to communicate complex information clearly, build strong relationships with stakeholders, and manage multiple priorities will be key to success in this role. 
Why join us? 
 
 - Be part of a passionate team delivering a borough-wide programme that’s making walking, cycling and public transport safer and more attractive 
 - Work in a culture that values collaboration, creativity and innovation 
 - Access professional development opportunities and a supportive management structure 
 - Make a tangible difference to the everyday lives of people in Enfield 
 
Apply today and help shape the future of travel in Enfield. 
Please note that this is a hybrid role - arrangements to be confirmed with line manager but could require up-to 3 days a week in the office. 
Contact Details - 
If you would like to know more about the role, please contact Richard Eason via <a href="mailto:richard.eason@enfield.gov.uk" target="_blank">richard.eason@enfield.gov.uk</a>. 
If you have any difficulties accessing this information, please contact Andy Kingsbury, Senior Recruitment Advisor on 0208 078 5976 or <a href="mailto:andy.kingsbury@enfield.gov.uk" target="_blank">andy.kingsbury@enfield.gov.uk</a> 
We do not see your name or title when shortlisting your application. This is one of many initiatives to build a more talented and diverse workforce. However, if you put your name on your CV or Statement it will be visible to us. For this reason, we ask that you do not include your name on these documents. 
Please note it is your responses to the Essential/Desirable criteria, as detailed in the Job Description and Person Specification which is available on the job advert, that will determine if you are shortlisted for an interview, therefore we encourage you to always address the essential and desirable criteria in your supporting statement within application. 
We are passionate about our people and how we deliver services to our community in Enfield. That’s why we encourage a culture that puts our customers at the heart of everything we do - by empowering our people to work together to find solutions, be open, honest and respectful, take responsibility and listen and learn. If you value these behaviours too, we’d love to hear from you - and of course we are always happy to talk flexible working. 
Why it's great to work for Enfield Council: 
 
 - An excellent pension through the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS). 
 - Up to 32 days annual leave depending on grade and length of service. You will also get eight public holidays per year and an extra day off at Christmas. 
 - A blend of remote and office based working for most roles. 
 - Interest free season ticket loan repayable over three or ten months. 
 - Career development and learning experiences from a range of training courses and learning methods. 
 - Employee Assistance Programme to provide advice and counselling services. This is a free and confidential service available to staff and members of their family. 
 - Health and leisure discounts and tax-free bikes for work. 
 - 1 month's paid sabbatical for registered Social Workers working in Children's Social Care. 
 
We reserve the right to close this vacancy once a sufficient number of applications have been received. Therefore, we advise that you complete fully and submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.

Principal Traffic Engineer

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To apply for this vacancy, click the “Apply Online” link.
If you are not already on Waverley Borough Council's website for this vacancy, you will be redirected to our website's jobs page.&nbsp; Either click "Apply Online" at the bottom of this page, or at the top left hand side under Waverley Borough Council click either the "Log in" button (if you are already registered) or the "Register" button.
You will be redirected to the JobsGoPublic system, which manages our online recruitment process. Once you have registered with JobsGoPublic (which is free to use) you can log in to your application at any time and keep track of where you are in the recruitment process.&nbsp;&nbsp;
If you are unable to use this service or would like assistance, please contact us via <a href="mailto:hr@waverley.gov.uk" target="_blank">hr@waverley.gov.uk</a> or call the Human Resources team on 01483 523388.



An opportunity has arisen in the Housing Options Team to work as a Specialist Housing Options Officer.
The Specialist Housing Options Officers help Domestic Abuse Victims and vulnerable housing options clients to maintain their tenancies or provide the necessary support to secure safe accommodation. &nbsp;
Clients can often be in crisis following homelessness and have a wide range of support needs. The team assess the Council’s homelessness duties working closely with a range of statutory and voluntary agencies such as Social Service, the Police, Domestic Abuse Outreach, DWP, Children’s Centres, Citizens Advice Waverley, school link workers and health professionals.
This is an excellent opportunity to work with a specialist team and deliver a vital service to vulnerable homeless clients.
It also provides an opportunity to work both within and across Council teams, as well as with other statutory and voluntary agencies.
We need someone with a good understanding of the issues faced by homeless clients and the Council’s legal duties to them as well as having excellent interpersonal and organisational skills.
To be eligible to apply for this opportunity you must be able to meet the Essential Job Description Criteria.
For an informal discussion about the role please contact Jacqui Wilkinson 01483 523175 or Sarah Stewart on &nbsp;01483 523052
Closing date for applications: 9am on the 27th October 2025
Interview date:&nbsp;3rd November 2025
In return for your valued contribution, we can offer you a competitive benefits package which includes hybrid working and agile working policies, training and development opportunities, generous annual leave and flexi time, free onsite parking, an employee assistance scheme and membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme. You can find out more about working at Waverley and our benefits by visiting -&nbsp;<a href="https://www.waverley.gov.uk/Services/Jobs-at-Waverley/Working-at-Waverley" target="_blank">Working at Waverley Borough Council | Waverley Borough Council</a>
The district is home to many different people, and we want our workforce to reflect our diverse local communities. We encourage and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and experiences - we are a Disability Confident employer and appoint on merit. You can find out more about this scheme and check your eligibility&nbsp;<a href="https://www.waverley.gov.uk/Services/Jobs-at-Waverley/Working-at-Waverley" target="_blank">here</a>
We are proud to have signed the Armed Forces Covenant and welcome applications from serving or ex-members of the armed forces and their partners. We offer an interview scheme for serving and ex-military forces members when they meet the essential criteria for the role. You can find out more about this scheme and check your eligibility&nbsp;<a href="https://www.waverley.gov.uk/Services/Jobs-at-Waverley/Working-at-Waverley" target="_blank">here</a>
Please note we do not accept applications after the stated closing time and right to work in the UK will be checked as part of the interview process.

Specialist Housing Options Officer

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Brent Council’s local graduate scheme We participate in the Local Government Graduate Program (Impact), which is run by the Local Government Association (LGA). The Impact programme is a two-year high profile national management trainee programme for high calibre graduates with the potential to become senior managerial leaders in local government within the next ten years. If you have never thought of working for your local council before, now is the time. We are offering Brent residents the opportunity to apply to join our graduate scheme from October 2025. A prime location – on your doorstep! It takes under 10 minutes to walk from Wembley Park station to the Civic Centre and 20 minutes from Wembley Central station. We are well served by public transport within and out of the borough. We welcome Brent locals who are passionate about making their borough a better place to live.&nbsp; Benefits of Brent Council’s local scheme •&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Support throughout the application process:&nbsp;All local applicants will be given the opportunity to receive support throughout the process from existing Brent graduates. Please see our&nbsp;<a href="https://www.brent.gov.uk/jobs-training-and-skills/graduates#abouttheprogramme" target="_blank">Graduate Programme page</a>&nbsp;for more details on our skills session we are holding to support applicants for the online tests during stage •&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Optional third year:&nbsp;Brent Council will guarantee graduates, who complete the core programme satisfactorily, a further 1 year fixed-term contract. •&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Live and work in a diverse area you are familiar with:&nbsp;The local scheme is a unique opportunity for Brent locals to make a positive impact in their borough and provide experience in a dynamic, exciting and socially responsible council. •&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Exposure to senior leaders:&nbsp;All graduates are assigned a senior mentor who will be a director from the Senior Management Team.&nbsp; •&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Strong support network:&nbsp;All graduates will be provided with an existing graduate as a buddy, regular feedback sessions and 1:1 meeting with the graduate scheme’s placement coordinator. With 16 graduates currently on the programme, peer support will be provided throughout the scheme and beyond. Essential Requirements&nbsp; Applicants must meet the following essential criteria in order to apply:&nbsp; •&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Obtained a minimum 2:2 undergraduate degree in any subject by Summer 2026 •&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;You must have the right to work in the UK for the duration of the 2-year programme. Unfortunately, we cannot sponsor visas. For more information on eligibility and right to work requirements please visit our website.
You can apply for the scheme regardless of when you graduated. To be eligible for a place on the scheme at Brent, you must also meet one of the criteria below: •&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Have lived in Brent for at least 2 years; or •&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Have studied (at a secondary or further education establishment, including school, college, PRU) in Brent; or •&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Be a Brent Care leaver; or •&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Have been a Brent Council council employee for more than 1 year.&nbsp; The application process Successful applicants will need to demonstrate their understanding of Impact’s key skills and behaviours through a competitive, multi-stage application process. Local candidates participate in the same process as national candidates but have the advantage of a guaranteed interview with Brent. As part of the application process, you are required to complete a Situational Judgment Test which is the only assessment you will need to complete at this stage. The Situational Judgement Test (SJT) presents you with 24 realistic scenarios that someone might experience in a role on the programme, along with multiple ways of responding. The SJT will appear after you have completed your application question, and you will need to complete the SJT before you can submit your application. Instructions for the test: This test is untimed, and it should be completed in one sitting. You will be taken to the assessment page after answering your application questions. You will need to organise each scenario into the order of response, depending on what you are most appropriate or least appropriate to do for each of the 24 questions.
There are detailed instructions within the form. If you have any questions or require support completing your application or situational judgement test, please do not hesitate to contact&nbsp;<a href="mailto:impact.support@local.gov.uk" target="_blank">impact.support@local.gov.uk</a>&nbsp;before starting your application or test. For further information please visit&nbsp;<a href="https://www.local.gov.uk/impact-local-government-graduate-programme-candidates/impact-local-government-graduate-programme-2" target="_blank">Impact website</a>. Your local application will progress in the same timeframe as Impact’s national campaign, and you will be assessed at the same time as national candidates. Impact’s support team will invite successful candidates to&nbsp;<a href="https://www.local.gov.uk/impact-local-government-graduate-programme-candidates/impact-application/impact-local-government-0" target="_blank">each stage of the National recruitment process</a>.&nbsp; They will then refer those that are successful at the assessment centre (stage 3) for an interview with Brent council. Impact facilitates the assessment of all nominated local candidates in line with national candidates to ensure they meet the same standard. How to Apply
If you are interested in applying as a local candidate for Brent Council and meet the above eligibility criteria, please apply via the&nbsp;<a href="https://lga.tal.net/vx/appcentre-ext/brand-4/spa-1/candidate/so/pm/1/pl/3/opp/857-Graduate-Management-Trainee-on-Impact-The-Local-Government-Graduate-Programme-Cohort-28-Local-Recruitment-for-Brent-Council/en-GB" target="_blank">Local Recruitment for the NGDP – London Borough of Brent</a>. Please only apply using this link, if you meet the eligibility criteria and want to specifically work for Brent.
Please note: If you meet the eligibility criteria and want to work specifically for Brent Council, apply via the&nbsp;Local Recruitment for the NGDP – London Borough of Brent&nbsp;link. Do not apply using the ‘APPLY’ button below, as the LGA is managing this recruitment on our behalf. Closing date: 12.00pm midday, Tuesday 6 January 2026 Location: Civic centre and other locations from time to time 
We support Impact’s goal to recruit graduates from all different backgrounds, universities and degree disciplines; our aim is to reflect the diverse community that we serve. We are looking for people who have the right values and attitudes and who can demonstrate their motivation for a career in the public sector, and who is genuinely interested in the borough. As a disability confident employer Brent welcomes applications from people with all disabilities, including hidden 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:impact.support@local.gov.uk" target="_blank">impact.support@local.gov.uk</a>&nbsp;Please note the information you provide will be treated fairly and confidentially.
Brent has a positive approach to flexible working.
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Before applying, you will be directed to the LGA’s privacy statement. Please be advised that by applying for this local campaign you are accepting that the local authority will have access to view your application in order to shortlist effectively against their criteria.&nbsp; The LGA use anonymised/blind recruitment for all applications. This means that the local authority will not be able to see your personal details at shortlisting stage.&nbsp; After shortlisting has taken place, the council will be able to view your name and will have access to contact you at each stage unless you choose to withdraw.

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You will be redirected to the JobsGoPublic system, which manages our online recruitment process. Once you have registered with JobsGoPublic (which is free to use) you can log in to your application at any time and keep track of where you are in the recruitment process.&nbsp;&nbsp;
If you are unable to use this service or would like assistance, please contact us via <a href="mailto:hr@waverley.gov.uk" target="_blank">hr@waverley.gov.uk</a> or call the Human Resources team on 01483 523388.



Waverley Borough Council is seeking a Greenspaces Monitoring Officer to join our Environmental Services team based in Godalming, Surrey, on a full-time maternity cover contract. This fixed-term opportunity offers the chance to make a real impact by helping to maintain and improve the quality of our parks, play areas, cemeteries, sports pitches, and open spaces across the borough.
We are looking for someone with a keen eye for detail, excellent communication skills, and a practical approach to problem-solving. As a Greenspaces Monitoring Officer, you will be responsible for monitoring the performance of the Council’s Grounds Maintenance and other environmental contracts to ensure that services are delivered to the highest standards.
You will carry out regular and ad-hoc inspections across a range of green spaces, investigate and resolve complaints, and work closely with contractors, residents, sports clubs, and community groups to ensure our facilities are safe, attractive, and well maintained.
You will also play a key role in collecting data, reporting on performance, and identifying opportunities for improvement. The role requires a confident and organised individual who can interpret and apply contract specifications and service level agreements, respond effectively to customer enquiries, and manage competing priorities.
With good people and technology skills, you will have extensive experience of working with contractors, and you will need to be able to produce accurate written reports and correspondence. This is the perfect opportunity to demonstrate your strong communication skills and ability to identify and respond to customer needs
A full, valid driving licence is required, and you must be willing to attend site inspections as part of the role.
At Waverley, we value collaboration, wellbeing, professionalism, and value for money. You will be joining a supportive and motivated team who are committed to providing excellent public services and maintaining the high quality of our green spaces.
This is a maternity cover position, offering a great opportunity to gain valuable experience within a respected local authority and to contribute meaningfully to the care and enhancement of Waverley’s green spaces.
If you are enthusiastic about making a visible difference to local communities and helping to protect and enhance Waverley’s parks and open spaces, we would love to hear from you.
Closing date for applications: Thursday 6th November 2025 at 9am
Interview date:&nbsp;Friday the 14th November 2025
In return for your valued contribution, we can offer you a competitive benefits package which includes hybrid working and agile working policies, training and development opportunities, generous annual leave and flexi time, free onsite parking, an employee assistance scheme and membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme. You can find out more about working at Waverley and our benefits by visiting -&nbsp;<a href="https://www.waverley.gov.uk/Services/Jobs-at-Waverley/Working-at-Waverley" target="_blank">Working at Waverley Borough Council | Waverley Borough Council</a>
The district is home to many different people, and we want our workforce to reflect our diverse local communities. We encourage and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and experiences - we are a Disability Confident employer and appoint on merit. You can find out more about this scheme and check your eligibility&nbsp;<a href="https://www.waverley.gov.uk/Services/Jobs-at-Waverley/Working-at-Waverley" target="_blank">here</a>
We are proud to have signed the Armed Forces Covenant and welcome applications from serving or ex-members of the armed forces and their partners. We offer an interview scheme for serving and ex-military forces members when they meet the essential criteria for the role. You can find out more about this scheme and check your eligibility&nbsp;<a href="https://www.waverley.gov.uk/Services/Jobs-at-Waverley/Working-at-Waverley" target="_blank">here</a>
Please note we do not accept applications after the stated closing time and right to work in the UK will be checked as part of the interview process.

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Salary range: £32,535 - £34,488 p.a. inc. London weighting Contract:- Fixed term (12 Months) Hours of work: (1x 36) &amp; (1x 14) hours per week Location: Willow Family Wellbeing Centre and other locations from time to time
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An exciting opportunity to join as a Nursery Practitioner….
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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.
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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.
Willow Family Wellbeing Centre Nursery provides all year-round education &amp; care for children aged 6 months to 5 years. We have spaces for fee paying children, those eligible for the free 15 or 30 hour entitlement &amp; spaces that are pre booked for children with special educational needs &amp; disabilities or those that are working with social care.&nbsp;
We have a vacancy for a nursery practitioner who is passionate about working with young children in an inclusive environment, and who has experience of supporting children with a range of additional needs.
The Post
The post will have a key group of children in one of the 4 rooms, the 0–2 year old room, the 2-3 year old room, the pre-school room or the Sunshine room within Willow Family-Wellbeing Nursery. The post will initially be based in our Sunshine Room, our provision for children with a diagnosis of Autism. You will have the opportunity to work with 12 amazing children, who are supported by highly trained and motivated staff. We are offer many opportunities for professional development.
This role will involve being a keyperson &amp; using observation to plan in order to offer high quality learning opportunities for all children.&nbsp;
You will be an effective member of staff working closely with a multi-professional team that includes speech &amp; language, physio &amp; occupational therapists, as well as social care, children centre &amp; Family Solutions teams supporting children.
The Person&nbsp;
The role would suit an experienced and high performing individual who can exhibit the qualities identified in the job description and person specification for the role.
The successful candidate will share our values and aims to deliver an excellent service which enhances the life chances of the children we work with.

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




North Kent Children In Care Service have an opportunity for a Senior Practitioner to join their Gravesham Team. The role is based at The Willows, Swanley, and supports the Gravesham area in North Kent.
Do you want to work in an Outstanding Local Authority? Ofsted have awarded Kent with an Outstanding rating in recognition of the service we provide to our children.
We are now looking for experienced Social Worker who can lend their skills and experience to help us build on our successes. We have a vacancy within North Kent Children Care Service for a Senior Practitioner. The successful candidate will be welcomed into one of our 5 Teams and will be based at The Willows in Swanley. &nbsp;
About the area
The Children in Care Service cover the whole of North Kent, supporting the areas of Dartford, Gravesham and Swale and is a mix of urban and rural communities. Therefore, you will be required to work across the operational area of North Kent.
About the Role
Kent embraces blended working, with scope for a combination of working from home and office. You will be working with a supportive established management team, with good quality supervision, and have excellent opportunities for professional development to manage a varied and complex caseload working with children in care.&nbsp;
You’ll develop areas of specialist practice and bring your professional expertise to a range of cases including of complex cases.
As a role model for good practice and champion for your area of expertise, you’ll set performance expectations, striking a balance between support and oversight. As well as coaching and mentoring less experienced staff, you’ll have the opportunity to act as a Practice Assessor for ASYE and student social workers.
You’ll share your knowledge and experience with the team in a number of ways, including, joint visits, court attendance, case audits and reviews, you will have opportunities to contribute to working groups and multi-agency forums to support the development of new initiatives.
About you
Professionally registered with a degree in social work – CQSW, DipSW or equivalent – you’ll have a variety of post-qualification experience of working with children and families. This should cover systemic practice, and you will need an in-depth understanding of legislative and policy frameworks. We’re also looking for the willingness to develop as a practitioner.
Being a team player is essential in any social work team, and you’ll act as a role model and mentor to less experienced colleagues, contributing to training initiatives. The ability to build relationships with colleagues as well as statutory, voluntary, and private sector agencies, will be key.&nbsp;
Rewards
In return, we offer an attractive benefits package, a competitive salary and a range of professional development opportunities including the exciting social care academy and routes for progression.
We are also committed to ensuring you achieve a healthy work life balance with flexible working arrangements and an emphasis on health and well-being.
Transport
The role requires you to be mobile throughout a wide operational area including travelling around the county of Kent and beyond to transport children and their belongings and be available to do so in an emergency.
This role is subject to holding a Full UK Driving Licence – The Council is committed to making reasonable adjustments so whilst this job requires the jobholder to drive your application will still be considered if you are unable to drive due to a disability.
This post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure application to the Disclosure and Barring service and registration as a qualified Social Worker with Social Work England.
This post is considered by KCC to be a customer-facing position. The Council therefore has a statutory duty under Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016) to ensure that post holders have a command of spoken English/Welsh sufficient for the effective performance of the job requirements. The appropriate standards are set out in the Job Description/Person Specification.
Salary is dependent on experience and progression through the career grade is based on the fulfilment of required capabilities. Applicants must be able to evidence that they have successfully progressed to the required competency level via a recognised career progression pathway when they submit their application.
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If you require any more information regarding the role, location and responsibilities, please contact:
Claire Jones - <a href="mailto:claire.jones@kent.gov.uk" target="_blank">claire.jones@kent.gov.uk</a>&nbsp;

Senior Practitioner - North Kent Children In Care Service - Gravesham CIC

Job Title: Security Guard Starting Salary: £25,185 progressing to £26,402 per annum (pro rata) Hours: 42 Location: Hertford Contract Type: Fixed Term for 12 months Directorate: Resources<h4>About the team</h4>Our Security Team supports the safety of staff, visitors, and property across the site, with a strong focus on out-of-hours protection. We work to create a secure and reassuring environment through a professional and proactive approach.The team’s goal is to maintain high standards of safety, reduce risk, and support business continuity. The Night Security Officer, working on a 4 on, 4 off rota, plays a key role in maintaining overnight vigilance and responding to incidents.We’re a well-established team made up of Security Officers and Supervisors, working closely with Facilities, Health &amp; Safety, and external partners like emergency services. While the team is firmly in place, there’s still room to shape future practices and contribute to ongoing improvements.<h4>About the role</h4><ul><li>Carry out routine patrols and inspections as directed by management.</li><li>Maintain a visible security presence at reception, welcoming visitors and handling enquiries.</li><li>Assist in managing the security office, including issuing ID cards, managing access to keys, handling lost property, and producing ID badges.</li><li>Handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion, ensuring clear and respectful communication with staff, visitors, and service users.</li><li>Monitor and review CCTV footage when required.</li><li>Respond promptly and effectively to site emergencies.</li><li>Identify and report any health and safety breaches encountered during duty, in line with policy.</li><li>Collaborate with fellow Security Officers to ensure smooth and secure operations.</li></ul><h4>About you</h4>Essential:<ul><li>Security Industry Authority Licensed (SIA).</li><li>Ability to work alone, using own initiative.</li><li>Flexibility to work beyond regular working hours as required.</li><li>Ability to prioritise work accordingly.</li><li>Ability to communicate to all levels both verbally and written.</li><li>Ability to deliver excellent customer service.</li><li>Proficient use of communications equipment.</li><li>The role requires frequent travel to sites across the county and you will need to be able to travel independently to these sites during times where public transport may not be available</li></ul>Desirable:<ul><li>Basic knowledge of word, excel and outlook.</li><li>First aid certificate</li></ul>Rewarding ChallengesNight shifts on a 4 on, 4 off rota require independence, alertness, and quick thinking—especially during quieter hours. It’s a demanding but fulfilling role with real responsibility.Career DevelopmentThis role builds key skills in incident response and lone working, The rota also supports time for training and development.Driving ChangeNight Security Officers are vital to maintaining safety out of hours. Their work helps shape future security standards through consistent monitoring and reporting.This job role is within the Operational Services, level 5 job profile. Please locate this via:Job profiles - Operational servicesTo hear more about this opportunity please contact <a href="mailto:Stuart.Letts@hertfordshire.gov.uk" target="_blank">Stuart.Letts@hertfordshire.gov.uk</a> for an informal discussion about the role.Interview Date: Week commencing 3rd NovemberBenefits of working for us<h4>How to apply</h4>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.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. Secondment This position is open to secondments. If you work for HCC or any other Local Authority and would like to be considered as a Secondment contract, please ensure you complete the Secondment Form as part of your application. If you do not, your application will be considered as a Fixed Term Contract only.<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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