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





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London Assembly and secretariat
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The London Assembly scrutinises the Mayor's activities by questioning the Mayor about their decisions. The Assembly also investigates issues of importance to London.
There are 25 Assembly Members, elected every four years at the same time as the Mayor. The Secretariat works for the Assembly to support its activities. The&nbsp;Communications Team support service to promote the work of the Assembly through press office, social media, publicity and events.
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About the team
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The GLA is looking to recruit a Senior Committee Officer to provide support to key London Assembly meetings - principally Police and Crime Committee meetings – as well as other meetings.
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You will play a key role in local democracy, dealing with senior politicians and GLA stakeholders in a fast-paced environment where no two days are the same. You will often read about work you’ve led on in the media on your way home.
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About the role
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The role requires management of high volume and high complexity meetings at the London Assembly, so requires a candidate who can work at pace and be able to directly advise elected members, senior officers and stakeholders with confidence and autonomy.
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What your day will look like
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Your typical day will include:
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<li>Liaising with the Assembly Members, the Met Police and the Mayor’s Office for Policing and Crime to manage meetings of the Assembly Police and Crime Committee and answer queries</li>
<li>Advising on governance and procedural queries</li>
<li>Updating governance documents</li>
<li>Providing support to formal Assembly meetings</li>
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Skills, knowledge and experience
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To be considered for the role you must meet the following essential criteria:
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Proven track record of success in managing formal committee meetings involving the decision-making processes in a high-profile and/or political organisation.
Evidence of ability to interpret and apply relevant legislation.
Awareness of current affairs.
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This is a politically restricted role under the Local Government and Housing Act 1989.
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The GLA Competency Framework Guidelines further detailing each competency and the different level indicators can be found here:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.london.gov.uk/sites/default/files/gla_competency_framework_hr_28june2021.pdf" target="_blank">GLA Competency Framework</a>
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How to apply
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If you would like to apply for the role you will need to submit the following:
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Up to date CV
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Personal statement with a maximum of 1500 words. Please ensure you address how you demonstrate the essential criteria outlined above in the advert.
Please ensure your CV and Personal Statement have a maximum file size of 1.5MB each and upload your Personal Statement to the ‘CV and Cover Letters’ section’ of the form, ensuring you address the technical requirements and competencies in your Personal Statement.
Word or PDF format preferred and do not include any photographs or images. Please ensure your CV and Personal Statement are saved with the job reference number as part of the naming convention (E.g., “CV – applicant name - 012345)
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As part of GLA’s continuing commitment to be an inclusive and equal opportunity employer we will be removing personal identifiable information from CVs and Personal Statements that could cause discrimination.&nbsp;
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We may close this advert early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.
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If you have questions about the role
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If you wish to talk to someone about the role, the hiring manager Paul Goodchild (Committee Services Manager) would be happy to speak to you. Please contact them at <a href="mailto:paul.goodchild@london.gov.uk" target="_blank">paul.goodchild@london.gov.uk</a>.
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If you have any questions about the recruitment process, contact the&nbsp;<a href="mailto:glaopdcrecruitment@tfl.gov.uk" target="_blank">glaopdcrecruitment@tfl.gov.uk</a>&nbsp;who support the GLA with recruitment.
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Is this role eligible for sponsorship?
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This role DOES NOT meet the criteria for sponsorship for external candidates. It may meet the criteria for sponsorship for some internal candidates, in limited circumstances. Please contact the hiring manager if you wish to discuss this further.
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Assessment process
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Once you have submitted an application, your details will be reviewed by a panel.
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If shortlisted, you’ll be invited to an interview/assessment.
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The interview/assessment date is: Week commencing 2nd February
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Equality, diversity and inclusion
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London's diversity is its biggest asset, and we strive to ensure our workforce reflects London's diversity at all levels. We welcome applications from everyone regardless of age, gender, gender identity, gender expression, ethnicity, sexual orientation, faith or disability.
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We particularly encourage applications from Black, Asian and Minority ethnic candidates and disabled candidates who are currently underrepresented in our workforce.
We are committed to being an inclusive employer and we are happy to consider flexible working arrangements.
We would welcome applications from candidates who are seeking part time work as this role is open to job share.&nbsp;
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Please note we are a Disability Confident Employer so for candidates who wish to be considered under the scheme and meet the essential criteria, they will automatically be invited to interview.
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Please note, should you require any adjustments through the process, we will accommodate as much as possible. Please contact the recruitment team for further information if required.
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Benefits
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GLA staff are hybrid working up to 3 days a week in our offices and remotely depending on their role. As part of this, you will need to split your time between home working and coming into the office.
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In addition to a good salary package, you will be paid every four weeks, providing frequent salary payments. We also offer an attractive range of benefits including 30 days’ annual leave, interest free season ticket loan, interest free bicycle loan and a career average pension scheme.
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Additional Information
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Please note, all candidates will need to confirm that the information provided in this application form is true and correct. Should a candidate deliberately give false information, including the use of AI software, they understand that this would disqualify them from consideration.
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Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record (DBS) check but some roles may require additional security screening.&nbsp;
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<a href="https://www.gov.uk/find-out-dbs-check" target="_blank">Find out which DBS check is right for your employee - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)</a>
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More Support
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If you have a disability which makes submitting an online application form difficult, please contact&nbsp;<a href="mailto:resourcingteam@london.gov.uk" target="_blank">resourcingteam@london.gov.uk</a>.
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Senior Committee Officer

Job Description WALTHAM FOREST SHARED LIVES SCHEME &nbsp; Shared Lives Carers' Needed Waltham Forest Shared Lives Scheme is currently recruiting individuals to become Shared Lives carers. Anyone can apply; you don’t need formal experience. Please note You will be self-employed and responsible for your own Tax self-assessment and National Insurance contributions. &nbsp; You do need to be compassionate and committed to offering meaningful support to adults aged 18 and over who has care and support needs. This may include people with:&nbsp; <ul> <li>Learning disabilities</li> <li>&nbsp;Autism and Learning Disability</li> <li>Mental health needs</li> <li>Sensory disabilities</li> <li>Dementia/Older people</li> <li>Support needs after hospital discharge</li> </ul> You will receive: <ul> <li>A fee for the accommodation and support you provide starting from £600 per week.&nbsp;</li> <li>Information, training and dedicated support from the Shared Lives Scheme.</li> <li>Special tax arrangements with HMRC known as qualifying care relief and this does not prevent you from working in other employment.</li> <li>Public Liability Insurance paid for by the Shared Lives Scheme.</li> <li>Support to ensure that the matching between you and the individual is right.</li> </ul> What is required: <ul> <li>You will need to have a spare bedroom either owned or rented to accommodate the individual.</li> <li>Live in London Borough of Waltham Forest.&nbsp;</li> <li>Share your home, family and community life and provide care and support to adults with assessed needs to be as independent as possible in a family environment.&nbsp;</li> <li>You can choose to provide care and support by offering weekend or short-term respite care or provide longer-term live in support, allowing you to offer the care and support alongside existing commitments.</li> <li>You will decide what level of needs you can support.&nbsp;</li> </ul> &nbsp; Please note you will be self-employed and responsible for your own Tax self-assessment and National Insurance contributions. &nbsp; You will go through an assessment process which includes background checks, interviews, training, and home visits, to ensure you are suitable for the role, and can offer a safe and appropriate environment for caring.&nbsp; You can register your interest to become a Shared Lives carer by clicking the hyperlink below to complete the Shared Lives enquiry form, we will then contact you. <a href="https://forms.office.com/e/k6PEdpupgw?origin=lprLink" target="_blank">https://forms.office.com/e/k6PEdpupgw?origin=lprLink</a>&nbsp;alternatively you can contact the Shared Lives Scheme:&nbsp;<a href="mailto:Shared.Lives@walthamforest.gov.uk" target="_blank">Shared.Lives@walthamforest.gov.uk</a> or via telephone on 0208 928 8300. <a href="https://fs-filestore-eu.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/Waltham_Forest/govRoleProfiles/Waltham%20Forest%20Shared%20Lives%20Scheme.pdf" target="_blank">&gt;&gt; Click here to download the Shared Lives Carer Job Description &lt;&lt;</a>&nbsp; &nbsp; How to Apply:&nbsp; PLEASE DO NOT CLICK ON THE APPLY BUTTON - Interested candidates are invited to submit their interest by clicking on the following link: <a href="https://forms.office.com/e/k6PEdpupgw?origin=lprLink" target="_blank">https://forms.office.com/e/k6PEdpupgw?origin=lprLink</a>&nbsp;alternatively you can contact the Shared Lives Scheme via&nbsp;<a href="mailto:Shared.Lives@walthamforest.gov.uk" target="_blank">Shared.Lives@walthamforest.gov.uk</a> &nbsp; Contact Information:&nbsp; If you have any questions about this role or the application process, please contact Esther Bhawanlall, Shared Lives Coordinator at <a href="mailto:Esther.Bhawanlall@walthamforest.gov.uk" target="_blank">Esther.Bhawanlall@walthamforest.gov.uk</a> or Claire Harrison, Shared Lives Manager at <a href="mailto:Claire.Harrison@walthamforest.gov.uk" target="_blank">Claire.Harrison@walthamforest.gov.uk</a>





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Shard Lives Carer

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Planner / Senior Planner – Development Management Team&nbsp; £35,520 - £49,056 per annum (dependant on experience) About Us Newham will offer you a unique working environment within a London borough that is at the centre of many of Europe’s most exciting regeneration projects - including the Royal Docks&nbsp; and Stratford - building thousands of new homes and creating thousands of new jobs, creating opportunities and benefits for the Borough as a whole. The Council has adopted a number of key corporate strategies – these include a declaration of climate emergency, underpinned by the objective to make the London Borough of Newham carbon neutral by 2030 and carbon zero by 2050; and Community Wealth Building: an inclusive economic approach that aims to address poverty in the borough as well ensure that investment coming into Newham benefits all residents. Alongside these corporate priorities, the Planning &amp; Development Service is involved in the delivery of c.2800 new homes targeted per year, 31 Strategic Sites, an Enterprise Zone, Opportunity Area Planning Framework, both small and large scale employment-generating schemes, and major infrastructure projects underway. Newham offers many career-defining opportunities to work at pace, at scale, and on innovative responses to complex issues. We are evolving in how we deliver services to our residents and businesses, with investment in new ICT to enable our staff to work remotely and be closer to the communities we serve. About the Job The successful candidates will lead in contributing to the delivery of an efficient and effective Development Management service for the borough, including engagement with developers and other key stakeholders in enabling the delivery of quality developments within a robust planning policy framework. As a Planner / Senior Planner in Development Management, you will take ownership of the full application process from pre application discussions, through the application process including presenting at committee, conditions discharge and defending the Council at appeals in the event of refusals. We are open to planners both newly graduated and those with experience of a variety of planning applications and appeals and a proactive and collaborative approach to dealing with new development to join our high performing team. About You This is a key role in the Planning Team and you will play an integral role in driving forward high quality development within the borough and effectively turn our vision into reality. The successful candidate will be able to&nbsp;appreciate&nbsp;and understand planning legislation&nbsp;and policy&nbsp;at a&nbsp;national and regional&nbsp;level;&nbsp;manage tasks and responsibilities to drive forward projects individually and as part of a team; successfully negotiate outcomes with our residents and developers and be confident in providing technical and procedural advice. You should be self-motivated, enthusiastic, able to work as part of a team and have the ability to progress a complex and varied caseload in a positive and solutions led manner whilst supporting others in their own work. You will be confident in tackling new challenges and flexible in your approach to your work to adapt and meet the needs of the service. Please view JD here Apply for this Role Please submit your application via the online portal, including providing details of your education, qualifications and work history.&nbsp; All applications must be accompanied by a supporting statement which outlines how you meet the requirements of the person specification within the job description.&nbsp; Your application needs to demonstrate clearly and concisely how you meet each of the criteria. Please give specific examples wherever possible. If you do not address these criteria fully, or if we do not consider that you meet them, you will not be shortlisted.&nbsp; Applications that are not accompanied by the required supporting statement will not be accepted.&nbsp;CVs only will not suffice. Please view JD here Closing date: 18^th January 2026 Additional Information We are committed to creating an inclusive, anti-racist environment for all. When you apply for a job at Newham, your application is considered on its merits regardless of your age, disability, ethnicity, faith, gender identity or sexual orientation. If you share our vision and values, and you bring the experience and skills we need, that’s all that matters to us. The London Borough of Newham has important responsibilities for safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. If you are appointed to a job that involves working with these groups, you may be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Please attach your supporting statement, explaining in no more than x2 A4 sides why and how you meet the criteria for this role. We practice anonymised recruitment. Please ensure that you remove all personal information from any documents that you upload. The personal information we have collected from you will be shared with Cifas who will use it to prevent fraud, other unlawful or dishonest conduct, malpractice, and other seriously improper conduct. If any of these are detected you could be refused certain services or employment. Your personal information will also be used to verify your identity. Further details of how your information will be used by us and Cifas, and your data protection rights, can be found by&nbsp;<a href="https://www.cifas.org.uk/fpn" target="_blank">https://www.cifas.org.uk/fpn</a>.

London Borough of Newham

Planner / Senior Planner – Development Management Team

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Please apply online. For further information about the role, please contact the school directly.



<h2>Thank you for your interest in the role of Director of SEND at Learning in Harmony Multi Academy Trust.</h2>
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Proposed Start Date: 1st April 2026 but this is flexible
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The Executive Director will be part of the Trust Leadership Group, with the key purpose being&nbsp;to support the Trust in advancing education&nbsp;for the public benefit and ensuring that leadership at all levels of the organisation has a direct impact on school improvement, outcomes for students and effective business operations.
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As a member of the TLG, the Executive Director will have oversight and be responsible for leading improvement in an area of strategic responsibility, and in individual and/or groups of schools.&nbsp; In fulfilling their duties, the Executive Director will live the ethos and values of the organisation, follow the policies and code of conduct, and ensure that safeguarding is paramount.
Whilst the specific context for the Executive Director may change with the needs of the organisation, it will primarily be focused on executive leadership of Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) and inclusion.&nbsp; This includes, but is not limited to: the development and implementation of a Trust-wide strategy for SEND and inclusion; oversight of our SEND Outreach services and improvement team; and executive oversight of our special schools and specialist provisions.
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Please see the attached Job Description and Person&nbsp;Specification&nbsp;for further detailed information.
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Closing date: 28th January 2026
Interview date: 16th February 2026
<h2>Employee Perks &amp; Wellbeing Package</h2>
We recognise that high-quality, committed staff are key to delivering an excellent education&nbsp;for our pupils and communities.
We strive to ensure&nbsp;that every staff member feels happy and fulfilled in their careers while having access to top-tier support, a comprehensive benefits package, and personalised professional development opportunities. Our wide range of benefits is designed to support the well-being of our staff.
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<li>Enhanced leave benefits, including maternity, adoption, and paternity leave</li>
<li>Generous sick pay entitlements above nationally agreed levels</li>
<li>Family-friendly policies and flexible working opportunities</li>
<li>Medical support services, including access to counsellors, nurses, physiotherapists, and a 24/7 GP service</li>
<li>A comprehensive employee assistance programme, offering discounts from leading brands and stores, plus holistic well-being resources, fitness videos, meditations, and yoga courses</li>
<li>Access to salary sacrifice schemes for bikes, season tickets, and gym memberships</li>
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<h2>Safeguarding Statement</h2>
Learning in Harmony Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We follow safer recruitment practice and the successful&nbsp;applicant will need a satisfactory enhanced DBS certificate&nbsp;and supportive references.
Our aim is to foster a culture of inclusivity that celebrates differences, promotes understanding, and ensures that no one is discriminated against in any way. By embracing diversity, we believe we can tap into the unique perspectives and talents of our employees, creating a more innovative and creative workforce that can better meet the needs of our pupils.

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JOB TITLE:&nbsp;Social&nbsp;Worker&nbsp; SERVICE: Adult&nbsp;Social&nbsp;Care £41,133 - £49,056 per annum (plus £3,000 market supplement) Hybrid role: Newham Dockside, E16 2QU Closing date: 31.1.26 Job Description WE ARE NEWHAM We’re a vibrant, dynamic, culturally rich London Borough with a young population and limitless potential. We’re a challenging yet rewarding place for&nbsp;social&nbsp;work practise to flourish and we are steadfastly committed to our workforce being representative of the residents that we work with. We are taking coordinated, meaningful and focused action to develop an inclusive culture because we believe this is at the heart of enabling diversity in all respects, including diversity of thought. We are taking positive actions to challenge all forms of discrimination and injustice to help make Newham a fairer and more equitable place for our residents, their families and carers to live, learn and thrive.&nbsp; We are building a fairer Newham through investment, co-production and by continuously developing our Well Newham Approach practice model; which centres on Strengths Based and Outcomes Focused working.&nbsp; We understand that&nbsp;Social&nbsp;Work can be a challenging yet ultimately very rewarding profession that makes demands of you personally and professionally.&nbsp; In Newham, we value your wellbeing and we aim to ensure that you have a better work /life balance through a hybrid working offer.&nbsp; When you are not visiting residents, their families and carers we have a modern office space for you when you are on site, a flexible working policy where all requests are considered and a strengths based supervision policy to support you to do your best work. About the Job&nbsp; We offer a variety of&nbsp;Social&nbsp;Work opportunities catering to different resident groups and in a variety of settings. All staff work closely with our Practice Managers and Team Managers to ensure that we are able to deliver a safe, strength based service, promoting and improving independence, ensuring comprehensive person-centred assessments, reviews and interventions, supporting court work (where required) and ensuring residents are safeguarded, enabling choice and control regarding their accommodation, care and support needs. Our diverse team is committed to making a positive difference to our residents' lives. In return we will provide you with the training, excellent supervision, and development opportunities to progress your career.&nbsp; We are happy to consider flexible working.&nbsp; The Council offers flexible working arrangements in terms of when and where people work e.g. hybrid working, part-time, condensed hours etc.&nbsp;Please discuss your needs with us. About You We’re looking for experienced, confident&nbsp;social&nbsp;work practitioners; you will have at least 2 years post qualified experience (or more) and experience of working effectively within a diverse, urban community.&nbsp; Newham is committed to our workforce being representative of the families we work with, to enhance cultural competence and adjust our practice to suit the individuals we serve. We are looking for colleagues who share our values and are passionate about tackling disproportionality wherever they find it and building a Fairer Newham.. You will be a qualified&nbsp;social&nbsp;worker&nbsp;who is registered with&nbsp;Social&nbsp;Work England. WHY WORK WITH US? We’ve been working hard to make Newham a great place to practise&nbsp;social&nbsp;work. <ul><li>A commitment to addressing disproportionality wherever we find it.</li> <li>We focus on reaching excellence.</li> <li>North East London Teaching Partnership&nbsp; links to enhance theory, practice and academic learning</li> <li>We offer genuinely flexible/hybrid working as long as residents are supported.</li> <li>Stability: 100% of our Senior Managers are permanent staff</li> </ul> A competitive package for&nbsp;social&nbsp;workers of up to £50,532 (includes market supplement). <ul><li>Oyster card/parking permit for business use.</li> <li>Wellbeing service, leisure and discount benefits (Council scheme).</li> <li>Travel season ticket loan, cycle scheme,&nbsp;</li> <li>Local Authority pension.</li> <li>Fleet car – electric vehicle lease scheme</li> </ul> TO APPLY To apply please submit your CV and a supporting statement (1-2 sides of A4) through our online recruitment portal.&nbsp; Shortlisting decisions will be based on candidates' relevant experience and on candidates' suitability for the role in line with the person specification, as described in their supporting state. If you wish to talk to a recruiting manager, please contact at: <a href="mailto:ASCNorthWestTeam@newham.gov.uk" target="_blank">ASCNorthWestTeam@newham.gov.uk</a>&nbsp;or <a href="mailto:ASCWestNewhamTeam@newham.gov.uk" target="_blank">ASCWestNewhamTeam@newham.gov.uk</a> Please view JD here closing date: 31.01.2026 Additional Information We are committed to creating an inclusive, anti-racist environment for all. When you apply for a job at Newham, your application is considered on its merits regardless of your age, disability, ethnicity, faith, gender identity or sexual orientation. If you share our vision and values, and you bring the experience and skills we need, that’s all that matters to us. The London Borough of Newham has important responsibilities for safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. If you are appointed to a job that involves working with these groups, you may be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Please attach your supporting statement, explaining in no more than x2 A4 sides why and how you meet the criteria for this role. We practice anonymised recruitment. Please ensure that you remove all personal information from any documents that you upload. The personal information we have collected from you will be shared with Cifas who will use it to prevent fraud, other unlawful or dishonest conduct, malpractice, and other seriously improper conduct. If any of these are detected you could be refused certain services or employment. Your personal information will also be used to verify your identity. Further details of how your information will be used by us and Cifas, and your data protection rights, can be found by <a href="https://www.cifas.org.uk/fpn" target="_blank">https://www.cifas.org.uk/fpn</a>.

Experienced Social Worker

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Estates Manager £38,256 - £39,276 per annum (Part time-18 hours per week About Us Fairplay Outdoor Education Centre is owned and funded by the London Borough of Newham and offers a wide range of land and water based activities for schools, businesses, youth groups and clubs. &nbsp;Fairplay House is situated in a spectacular and inspiring 12-acre natural location less than an hour’s drive from London (45 minutes direct train from London Liverpool Street) and offers a large range of tailored, flexible Outdoor Education Programmes. &nbsp;The house has residential facilities for up to 79 pupils and 8 staff.&nbsp; Fairplay Outdoor Education Centre is the London Borough of Newham’s Outdoor Education Centre based near Witham in Essex.&nbsp; We are currently looking for an Estates Manager to support the team. You will be responsible for the site; its grounds and buildings to ensure they are safe, secure, compliant and maintained to the highest standard expected by our guests. You will have experience of caretaking, site management and record keeping. You will lead on all aspects of maintenance and compliance.&nbsp; &nbsp;This position reports to the Head of Centre.&nbsp; PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS POSITION IS BASED AT FAIRPLAY HOUSE, WICKHAM BISHOPS, ESSEX, CM8 3JL Please view JD here closing date: 1st February 2026 Additional Information We are committed to creating an inclusive, anti-racist environment for all. When you apply for a job at Newham, your application is considered on its merits regardless of your age, disability, ethnicity, faith, gender identity or sexual orientation. If you share our vision and values, and you bring the experience and skills we need, that’s all that matters to us. The London Borough of Newham has important responsibilities for safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. If you are appointed to a job that involves working with these groups, you may be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Please attach your supporting statement, explaining in no more than x2 A4 sides why and how you meet the criteria for this role. We practice anonymised recruitment. Please ensure that you remove all personal information from any documents that you upload. The personal information we have collected from you will be shared with Cifas who will use it to prevent fraud, other unlawful or dishonest conduct, malpractice, and other seriously improper conduct. If any of these are detected you could be refused certain services or employment. Your personal information will also be used to verify your identity. Further details of how your information will be used by us and Cifas, and your data protection rights, can be found by <a href="https://www.cifas.org.uk/fpn" target="_blank">https://www.cifas.org.uk/fpn</a>.

Estates Manager

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Permanent - Full Time&nbsp;
Location: Ley Street Depot
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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 Council.
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We're one of the fastest&nbsp;growing parts of the country and the third most diverse London borough. Our communities are attracted by a mixture of excellent schools, relatively affordable housing, high-quality open space and rapid transport connections into the heart of the city.
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<h2>About This Role</h2>
&nbsp;We are seeking an experienced and dynamic Street Cleansing Manager to lead and develop our Street Cleansing Team within the Neighbourhood and Environmental Services department. This senior management role is pivotal in ensuring Redbridge remains clean, safe, and welcoming for residents, businesses, and visitors.
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This is an exciting opportunity to make a real impact on the local environment and community. You’ll play a key role in shaping the future of street cleansing services in Redbridge, ensuring sustainability and continuous improvement backed by the highest standards of health, safety and environmental compliance.
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&nbsp;A strong background in operational environmental services.
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As the manager of a large in person staff body you will want to observe and monitor staff working outside regular 9am-5pm office hours from time to time. This will include early mornings, evenings and weekends on occasion.
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London Borough of Redbridge

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Social Worker&nbsp;Learning Disability Transitions/18-24 Team&nbsp; Salary: £41,133 - £49,056 plus £3,000 market supplement Hybrid role – Newham Dockside E16 2QU WE ARE NEWHAM We’re a vibrant, dynamic, culturally rich London Borough with a young population and limitless potential. We are continuously innovating, open to new ideas and an improvement-focussed culture – it is a rewarding place for social work practice to flourish and we are committed to our workforce being representative of the residents that we work with. We have developed an inclusive culture because we believe this is at the heart of enabling diversity in all respects, including diversity of thought. We are taking proactive actions to challenge all forms of discrimination and injustice to help make Newham a fairer and more equitable place for our residents, their families and carers to live, learn and thrive.&nbsp; We are building a fairer Newham through investment, co-production and by continuously developing our Well Newham practice model, centred on Strengths Based and Outcomes-Focused working.&nbsp; We understand that Social Work can be challenging but we are committed to supporting our staff to ensure that it is rewarding.&nbsp; In Newham, we value your wellbeing and we aim to ensure that you have a better work /life balance through a hybrid working offer.&nbsp; When you are not visiting residents, their families and carers we have a modern office space for you when you are on site, a flexible working policy where all requests are considered and a strengths based supervision policy to support you to do your best work. About the Job&nbsp; We are recruiting to the newly formed Learning Disability Transitions/18-24 Team.&nbsp; This is an exciting time to join the newly formed team offering high quality and timely transition support to young people and their carers, in accordance with the Care Act and principles of Preparing for Adulthood.&nbsp; At Newham, our approach is to empower residents, drawing on their experiences, hobbies, communities and networks to build care planning that recognises them as an individual. As a qualified Social Worker with two years post qualifying experience, you will hold a case load where you will implement short and long term interventions, utilising a strengths based approach to ensure that independence and wellbeing are promoted in the community. Social Workers will routinely undertake social care assessments, reviews and support planning, mental capacity assessments, Continuing Health Care decision support tools and safeguarding enquiries when necessary. Key Benefits <ul><li>We are in the process of rolling out Magic Notes to all frontline staff, an AI case-recording tool that can save social workers significant time on administrative tasks.</li> <li>You will be part of shaping the new Transitions Team which looks to improve how we take our young people from children’s to adult services.</li> <li>You will be part of an ambitious transformation journey in the wider Learning Disabilities Team, which has had investment to grow.</li> <li>There is a significant programme of work to support professional development, including strengths-based workshops, reflective practice and external training opportunities. Our Social Care Academy provides a range of supportive tools and guidance all in one place.&nbsp;</li> </ul> About You We are looking for candidates who have strong assessment skills with demonstrable experience of&nbsp;delivering high quality interventions for residents, their families and carers. You will have&nbsp;sound understanding of Care Act interventions along with significant knowledge of Strengths Based Practice, Mental Capacity, Court of Protection and Safeguarding Adults, including&nbsp;significant knowledge of risk and the current research and practice in this.&nbsp; You will also have had experience building and developing relationships with partners in the voluntary, community and faith sector, health.&nbsp; Excellent communication skills are critical and you will have demonstrable experience of working within multi-disciplinary settings. Why work with Us&nbsp; We’ve been working hard to make Newham a great place to practise social work. &nbsp;A commitment to addressing disproportionality wherever we find it. <ul><li>We focus on reaching excellence.</li> <li>North East London Teaching Partnership links to enhance theory, practice and academic learning</li> <li>We offer genuinely flexible/hybrid working as long as residents are supported.</li> <li>Social Care Academy to enhance learning and development</li> <li>Stability: 100% of our Senior Managers are permanent staff</li> <li>Oyster card/parking permit for business use.</li> <li>AMHP service offering £3000 increment&nbsp;</li> <li>AMHP/BIA/PE training available&nbsp;</li> <li>Wellbeing service, leisure and discount benefits (Council scheme).</li> <li>Travel season ticket loan, cycle scheme,&nbsp;</li> <li>Local Authority pension.</li> <li>Fleet car – electric vehicle lease scheme</li> </ul> For questions about the job, please contact Angie Ingleton, Service Manager,&nbsp;<a href="mailto:angie.ingleton@newham.gov.uk" target="_blank">angie.ingleton@newham.gov.uk</a>&nbsp;or Aydin Mehmet&nbsp;<a href="mailto:Aydin.Mehmet@newham.gov.uk" target="_blank">Aydin.Mehmet@newham.gov.uk</a>&nbsp;&nbsp;Team Manager&nbsp; Please view JD Closing date: 25th January 2026 Interviews: ASAP* &nbsp; *PLEASE APPLY ASAP AS WE MAY SHORTLIST AND INTERVIEW BEFORE THE CLOSING DATE Additional Information We are committed to creating an inclusive, anti-racist environment for all. When you apply for a job at Newham, your application is considered on its merits regardless of your age, disability, ethnicity, faith, gender identity or sexual orientation. If you share our vision and values, and you bring the experience and skills we need, that’s all that matters to us. The London Borough of Newham has important responsibilities for safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. If you are appointed to a job that involves working with these groups, you may be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Please attach your supporting statement, explaining in no more than x2 A4 sides why and how you meet the criteria for this role. We practice anonymised recruitment. Please ensure that you remove all personal information from any documents that you upload. The personal information we have collected from you will be shared with Cifas who will use it to prevent fraud, other unlawful or dishonest conduct, malpractice, and other seriously improper conduct. If any of these are detected you could be refused certain services or employment. Your personal information will also be used to verify your identity. Further details of how your information will be used by us and Cifas, and your data protection rights, can be found by <a href="https://www.cifas.org.uk/fpn" target="_blank">https://www.cifas.org.uk/fpn</a>.

Social Worker LD 18-24

Job Description Organisation: London Borough of Waltham Forest Salary: PO8/9 £59,511 - £67,575 Retention Bonus: £2K, where applicable Contract Type: Full-time/Permanent Working hours per week: 36 Application Deadline: 18/01/2026 Proposed Interview Date(s):&nbsp;TBC Reference: 1923 About Us:&nbsp; Bursting with culture, energy, and opportunity, the London Borough of Waltham Forest is a fantastic and exciting place to work.&nbsp; We are a highly ambitious borough. Driven by culture and the innate creativity of our residents, we have developed new and innovative ways to build our communities. Our Council is relentlessly resident-focused, insight-led, digitally driven and commercially minded; a Council focused on meeting the needs of our existing and future residents.&nbsp; London Borough of Waltham Forest is one of the <a href="https://www.london.gov.uk/good-work-standard" target="_blank">Mayor of London’s Good Work Standard</a>&nbsp;employers. This accreditation is a proof of our commitment to creating a healthy, fair and inclusive workplace. This includes fair pay and conditions, workplace well-being, skills and progression and diversity and recruitment.&nbsp; The Council’s preference is for online application. However, if you have a disability and are unable to complete an online application, please email <a href="mailto:recruitment@walthamforest.gov.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@walthamforest.gov.uk</a> so we can arrange an alternative application method.&nbsp; About the role:&nbsp; Team Manager Access to Resource Team&nbsp; The post is for a Team Manager in the Placements Team within Corporate parenting and will be responsible for commissioning placements.&nbsp; This will include working in compliance with statutory social work regulations and standards. The team caters to commissioning of all types of alternative homes for Children and young people 0-25 years. You will have management responsibility of social workers and non-social worker staff within the team. Educational Qualification Diploma/Degree level OR Registered Social Worker Essential Skills The Team managers role requires managing uncertainty, developing mutually trusting and respectful relationships with service users and providers, making fine judgements about risk and daring to work creatively and innovatively.&nbsp;Using their skills in communication and empowerment, the Team manager will deliver a service that protects and safeguards children, young people, their families and carers, supporting them to assess their own needs and capacity, promote their independence, and manage risk and uncertainty. Creative and innovative problem solving of complex issues, often in situations where there is ambiguity. Think and act strategically in decision making in a complex professional and political environment.&nbsp; The role will require flexibility and attention to detail with understanding of commercial reaction to every action we undertake within the Market.&nbsp; Candidate is expected to have some level of understanding on supervisory skills/ experience and demonstrable skills around multitasking. Previous experience in placement/commissioning/brokerage team is desirable. For Informal discussion-please contact the Head Of Service <a href="mailto:swapnil.shrivastava@walthamforest.gov.uk" target="_blank">swapnil.shrivastava@walthamforest.gov.uk</a> <a href="https://fs-filestore-eu.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/Waltham_Forest/govRoleProfiles/Role%20Profile%20-%20Team%20Manager%20%281923%29.pdf" target="_blank">&gt;&gt; Click here to download the Role Profile &lt;&lt;&nbsp;&nbsp;</a> Terms and conditions:&nbsp; The below terms and conditions apply to this role:&nbsp; Satisfactory employment references and CIFAS identity checks;&nbsp; Satisfactory declaration of interest;&nbsp; This role is subject to safer recruitment practices as it involves work with children and/ or vulnerable adults;&nbsp; Satisfactory DBS check;&nbsp; Continued professional body registration;&nbsp; As a public authority, we must ensure that members of staff in public-facing roles are able to speak fluent English. This means that they must have a command of spoken English, with confidence and accuracy, sufficient for the effective performance of their role. This requirement does not refer to any particular English language qualifications, regional or international accents, dialects, speech impediments or the tone of conversations. It does not require staff to speak only in English.&nbsp; How to Apply:&nbsp; Interested candidates are invited to submit their applications online by pressing the ‘Apply’ button below. This includes a supporting statement that outlines to us how your skills and experience make you a good candidate for this vacancy.&nbsp; We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.&nbsp;&nbsp; Equal Opportunity Employer:&nbsp; Waltham Forest is a diverse borough where diversity is valued and is integral to both, service delivery and employment of its staff. The Council is proud of its rich mix of communities and as the largest employer in the area, it works hard to respond to the changing needs of its population. We use our statutory duties on race, gender and disability equality and best practice in respect of age, faith and sexual orientation to ensure equality of opportunity in the workplace. The Council is committed to meeting its 4 equality objectives: - Promoting equality of opportunity - Opposing all forms of discrimination, intolerance and disadvantage - Ensuring our workforce reflects the diverse communities of Waltham Forest at all levels. - Providing fair, appropriate, accessible and excellent Services to all. Respecting Diversity is a core Council value.&nbsp; To support the above and reduce the risk of bias in its recruitment activities, the council is operating an anonymous shortlisting process, which hides personal information that can identify individuals until their application has been considered for shortlisting. The council also operates a scheme whereby, for jobs graded up to and including scale SO2, internal candidates are considered first. This includes those candidates who self-identify as having a disability for the purposes of the Disability Confident scheme. For more information, please refer to our recruitment and selection policy.&nbsp; We are keen to support employees to balance their working life with other commitments. Therefore, wherever possible, we will consider working arrangements that suit an individual's personal circumstances whilst still meeting the needs of the Council. If you would like to discuss the possible flexible working options that might be applicable to this role, please contact the person named below or feel free to discuss this during your interview.&nbsp; For more information on the benefits of working for the Council, please visit <a href="https://www.walthamforest.gov.uk/jobs-and-training/find-jobs-and-other-opportunities/working-us" target="_blank">https://www.walthamforest.gov.uk/jobs-and-training/find-jobs-and-other-opportunities/working-us</a>.&nbsp; Contact Information:&nbsp; If you have any questions about this vacancy or the application process, please contact <a href="mailto:swapnil.shrivastava@walthamforest.gov.uk" target="_blank">swapnil.shrivastava@walthamforest.gov.uk</a>&nbsp;Head of Service .&nbsp; If you have any technical issues when trying to apply for this post, please contact our Recruitment Team via email at <a href="mailto:recruitment@walthamforest.gov.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@walthamforest.gov.uk</a>.&nbsp; Click here for further information on the <a href="https://www.walthamforest.gov.uk/council-and-elections/your-data-and-privacy/our-privacy-notices/hr-recruitment-privacy-notice" target="_blank">Human Resources recruitment privacy notice</a>.&nbsp;





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Fixed Term – 2 Years
Location: Ley Street Depot
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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 Council.
 We're one of the&nbsp;fastest growing parts of the country and the third most diverse London borough. Our communities are attracted by a mixture of excellent schools, relatively affordable housing, high-quality open space and rapid transport connections into the heart of the city.
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<h2>About This Role</h2>
We’re looking for a proactive Waste Services Officer to help lead Redbridge’s waste and recycling transformation across flats, estates, HMOs, and flats above shops. This role is key to preparing for Simpler Recycling reforms and rolling out food waste services to thousands of residents.
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You’ll conduct site audits, verify property data, and plan infrastructure improvements. You’ll also work closely with residents and housing partners to boost participation and reduce contamination, helping make Redbridge a cleaner, greener place to live.
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To succeed in this role you’ll need to:
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Waste Services Officer – Flats & Estates

Job DescriptionOrganisation: London Borough of Waltham ForestJob Title: Social Worker (Assessment)Salary: PO1 – PO4 £41,133 &nbsp;- £52,194Retention Bonus:&nbsp;Up to £3000 (terms &amp; conditions apply)&nbsp;Contract Type: PermanentNumber of Posts: 5Working hours per week:&nbsp;Full TimeProposed Interview Dates: TBCReference: 1966About Us:&nbsp;Bursting with culture, energy, and opportunity, the London Borough of Waltham Forest is a welcoming and exciting place to work.&nbsp;We are a highly ambitious borough. Driven by culture and the innate creativity of our residents, we have tight-knit and diverse communities. Our work is always resident-focused, insight-led, digitally driven and commercially minded: we’re a borough focused on meeting and exceeding the needs of our existing and future residents.&nbsp;London Borough of Waltham Forest is one of the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.london.gov.uk/good-work-standard" target="_blank">Mayor of London’s Good Work Standard</a>&nbsp;employers. This accreditation is proof of our commitment to creating a healthy, fair and inclusive workplace. This includes fair pay and conditions, workplace wellbeing, skills, progression and diversity.&nbsp;Have you had a look at our full range of benefits we have to offer if you were to join us?&nbsp;<a href="https://www.walthamforest.gov.uk/jobs-and-training/find-jobs-and-other-opportunities/staff-benefits" target="_blank">HERE</a>The Council’s preference is for online application. However, if you have a disability and are unable to complete an online application, please email&nbsp;<a href="mailto:recruitment@walthamforest.gov.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@walthamforest.gov.uk</a>&nbsp;so we can arrange an alternative application method.&nbsp;Click here for further information on the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.walthamforest.gov.uk/council-and-elections/your-data-and-privacy/our-privacy-notices/hr-recruitment-privacy-notice" target="_blank">Human Resources recruitment privacy notice</a>.&nbsp;About the Social Worker (Assessment) role:&nbsp;We're seeking dedicated, qualified and experienced Social Workers to join our Assessment teams.&nbsp;We are a supportive, focused, and inspirational service. Our shared purpose is to nurture independence and freedom of choice in our children, young people, and families, helping them to achieve the best possible outcomes. All our staff work together to build and maintain a centre of excellence and best practice. In return for your hard work, we will give you the time and active support you need to make a difference.&nbsp;Promoting creativity is at the heart of our agenda to develop social work; you will be encouraged to share ideas, bring about positive change, and strive to continuously improve outcomes for our vulnerable children and young people.<a href="https://fs-filestore-eu.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/Waltham_Forest/Role%20Profiles/Role%20Profile%20-%20CSC%20Social%20Worker.pdf" target="_blank">&gt;&gt; Click here to download the Role Profile &lt;&lt;&nbsp;</a>&nbsp;Key Responsibilities:&nbsp;<ul> <li>Conduct assessments of children and young people’s circumstances and issues to determine intervention / referral to the appropriate service.</li> <li>Plan and implement interventions and actions for allocated cases. Monitor and review cases. Assess in more complex cases, with guidance.</li> <li>Provide professional advice and guidance to colleagues and partner agencies supporting children and young people.</li> <li>Liaise internally and externally and work with colleagues from other agencies to ensure children, young people and carers are supported.</li> <li>Carry out all duties with an awareness and understanding of the safeguarding requirements within area of responsibility.</li> <li>Provide advice and support to children and young people to assist in completing financial assessments.</li> <li>Proactively develop professional knowledge, skills and behaviours.</li> <li>Act in accordance with all policies and procedures which apply to the job and understand the reasons for this.</li></ul>Qualifications and Requirements:&nbsp;<ul> <li>Proven social work experience/placement in children and families setting/minimum of one year’s post-qualifying experience.</li> <li>Demonstrable knowledge and experience of issues relating to children in need, child protection and looked-after children, including relevant legislation, guidance and procedures.</li> <li>Experience of service delivery which is culturally sensitive and responsive to the needs of a multi-cultural community.</li> <li>Able to prioritise and effectively work under pressure.</li> <li>Managing a quality service by ensuring key performance indicators relating to service areas are met.</li> <li>Ability to work well within a team and maintain clear and regular reporting lines to line manager and senior team members.</li> <li>Display agile behaviours and understand change at any given moment and respond to it effectively.</li> <li>Ability to communicate clearly, both verbally and in writing, and to follow through on required actions.</li> <li>Commitment to the participation of children, young people and their families both at an individual and service level.</li> <li>In rare emergency situations, the ability to work flexible or unsocial hours at short notice.</li></ul>Desirable<ul> <li>Have an understanding of the Children Acts 1989 and 2004 and other relevant legislation, procedures and guidance relating to children and families.</li> <li>Awareness of current issues in childcare policy and practice.</li> <li>Commitment to the Council’s Equal Opportunities Policy and acceptance of responsibility for its practical application.</li> <li>To understand and comply with the requirements of the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974.</li></ul>How to Apply:&nbsp;This role requires CV submission only. Please submit your up-to-date CV by the application deadline. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted for the next steps in the selection process.Terms and conditions:&nbsp;The below terms and conditions apply to this role:&nbsp;<ul> <li><a href="https://www.walthamforest.gov.uk/sites/default/files/2023-03/Pay%20Policy%20statement%202023-24.pdf" target="_blank">Retention Bonus</a></li> <li>Satisfactory employment references and CIFAS identity checks&nbsp;</li> <li>Satisfactory declaration of interest&nbsp;</li> <li>This role is subject to safer recruitment practices as it involves work with children and/ or vulnerable adults</li> <li>Satisfactory DBS check;&nbsp;Enhanced</li> <li>Continued professional body registration</li> <li>As a public authority, we must ensure that members of staff in public-facing roles are able to speak fluent English. This means that they must have a command of spoken English, with confidence and accuracy, sufficient for the effective performance of their role. This requirement does not refer to any English language qualifications, regional or international accents, dialects, speech impediments or the tone of conversations. It does not require staff to speak only in English.&nbsp;</li></ul>Equal Opportunity Employer:&nbsp;To support the above and reduce the risk of bias in its recruitment activities, the Council is operating an anonymous shortlisting process, which hides personal information that can identify individuals until their application has been considered for shortlisting. The Council also operates a scheme whereby, for jobs graded up to and including scale SO2, internal candidates are considered first.We are keen to support employees to balance their working life with other commitments. Therefore, wherever possible, we will consider working arrangements that suit an individual's personal circumstances whilst still meeting the needs of the Council. If you would like to discuss the possible flexible working options that might be applicable to this role, please contact the person named below or feel free to discuss this during your interview.&nbsp;&nbsp;Contact Information:&nbsp;If you have any questions about this vacancy or the application process, please contact Rongful Begum, our Head of Service – Assessment (Children Services&nbsp;at&nbsp;<a href="mailto:rongful.begum@walthamforest.gov.uk" target="_blank">rongful.begum@walthamforest.gov.uk</a>.&nbsp;If you have any technical issues when trying to apply for this post, please contact our Recruitment Team via email at&nbsp;<a href="mailto:recruitment@walthamforest.gov.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@walthamforest.gov.uk</a>.<ul></ul>

Social Worker (Assessment)

Job DescriptionOrganisation: London Borough of Waltham ForestSalary:&nbsp;PO4-PO5 £49,056 - £55,323&nbsp; Retention Bonus:&nbsp;£3000Contract Type: Full-time, Permanent Working hours per week:&nbsp;36 hoursApplication Deadline: 31/01/2026Proposed Interview Date(s):&nbsp;TBC Reference: 1918About Us:&nbsp;Bursting with culture, energy, and opportunity, the London Borough of Waltham Forest is a fantastic and exciting place to work.&nbsp;&nbsp;We are a highly ambitious borough. Driven by culture and the innate creativity of our residents, we have developed new and innovative ways to build our communities. Our Council is relentlessly resident-focused, insight-led, digitally driven and commercially minded; a Council focused on meeting the needs of our existing and future residents.&nbsp;&nbsp;London Borough of Waltham Forest is one of the <a href="https://www.london.gov.uk/good-work-standard" target="_blank">Mayor of London’s Good Work Standard</a>&nbsp;employers. This accreditation is a proof of our commitment to creating a healthy, fair and inclusive workplace. This includes fair pay and conditions, workplace well-being, skills and progression and diversity and recruitment.&nbsp;About the role:&nbsp;We're seeking dedicated, qualified, and experienced Senior Practitioner to join our Children with Disabilities Specialist team.&nbsp;Children with Disabilities Specialist Team is a place where you can realise yours. If you are a dedicated and creative social worker looking to make your mark in working with children with disabilities, develop your career and improve the lives of children and their families, our forward-thinking Children’s Directorate should be your next career destination.We are a supportive, focused, and inspirational service. Our shared purpose is to nurture independence and freedom of choice in our children, young people, and families, helping them to achieve the best possible outcomes. All our staff work together to build and maintain a centre of excellence and best practice. In return for your hard work, we will give you the time and active support you need to make a difference.&nbsp;Promoting creativity is at the heart of our agenda to develop social work; you will be encouraged to share ideas, bring about positive change, and strive to continuously improve outcomes for our vulnerable children and young people. &nbsp;<a href="https://fs-filestore-eu.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/Waltham_Forest/govRoleProfiles/Role%20Profile%20-%20Senior%20Practitioner%20-%201918.pdf" target="_blank">&gt;&gt; Click here to download the Role Profile &lt;&lt;&nbsp;&nbsp;</a>Key Responsibilities:•&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Delivering high-quality, relationship-based practice with children and families.•&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Supporting and mentoring social workers.•&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Managing complex cases and risk assessments.•&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Contributing to service development and performance improvement.•&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Working collaboratively in a multi-disciplinary environment.•&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Be a key part of a high expectation and high challenge culture, delivering outstanding services to children and families.•&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; This is a pivotal role for someone who thrives in a dynamic setting and is passionate about improving outcomes for children with disabilities.&nbsp;•&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; To undertake assessments to ascertain the needs of disabled children, providing support, assessment of their ongoing and changing needs and interventions which will secure their welfare.•&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; To work with the children and their families / carers to develop a package of support / assistance as they prepare to become adults and in their early adult life that promotes and maintains independence and wellbeing; where appropriate involve other agencies and use community resources to provide equality of opportunity, full participation and inclusion in society.•&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; To review the needs of children, their families and formulate plans for those children in accordance with statutory responsibilities and departmental policies.•&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Attend any Court hearings as appropriate and give evidence when necessary.•&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; To ensure timescales are met for Court reports and panel papers when necessary.•&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; To ensure each child has a detailed Child in Need Plan which can be presented to Review, in consultation with the team manager.•&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; To identify and where appropriate manage any safeguarding and quality of care issues in line with directorate policy and practice requirements, taking forward appropriate actions and communication with supervisor / line manager/ other directorate officers and develop investigating officer skills.•&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; To maximise the life chances of disabled children through education, health care and leisure opportunities.•&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; To ensure child protection procedures and processes are followed in relation to disabled children.]&nbsp;[No specific projects or initiatives the candidate will be involved in]&nbsp;[No supervisory or leadership responsibilities]&nbsp;Qualifications and Requirements:&nbsp;To be considered for this position, you should meet the following requirements:&nbsp;<ul> <li>[Proven social work experience/placement in children and families setting/minimum of two years post-qualifying experience</li> <li>Demonstrable knowledge and experience of issues relating to children in need, child protection and looked-after children, including relevant legislation, guidance and procedures</li> <li>Experience of service delivery which is culturally sensitive and responsive to the needs of a multi-cultural community</li> <li>Able to prioritise and effectively work under pressure</li> <li>Managing a quality service by ensuring key performance indicators relating to service areas are met</li> <li>Ability to work well within a team and maintain clear and regular reporting lines to line manager and senior team members</li> <li>Display agile behaviours and understand change at any given moment and respond to it effectively</li> <li>Ability to communicate clearly, both verbally and in writing, and to follow through on required actions</li> <li>Commitment to the participation of children, young people and their families both at an individual and service level</li> <li>In rare emergency situations, the ability to work flexible or unsocial hours at short notice]&nbsp;</li></ul>Terms and conditions:&nbsp;The below terms and conditions apply to this role:&nbsp;Satisfactory employment references and CIFAS identity checks;&nbsp;Satisfactory declaration of interest;&nbsp;This role is subject to safer recruitment practices as it involves work with children and/ or vulnerable adults;&nbsp;Satisfactory DBS check;&nbsp;Continued professional body registration;&nbsp;Suitable driver’s license;&nbsp;As a public authority, we must ensure that members of staff in public-facing roles are able to speak fluent English. This means that they must have a command of spoken English, with confidence and accuracy, sufficient for the effective performance of their role. This requirement does not refer to any particular English language qualifications, regional or international accents, dialects, speech impediments or the tone of conversations. It does not require staff to speak only in English.&nbsp;How to Apply:&nbsp;Interested candidates are invited to submit their applications online by pressing the ‘Apply’ button below. This includes a supporting statement that outlines to us how your skills and experience make you a good candidate for this vacancy.&nbsp;&nbsp;We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.&nbsp;&nbsp;Equal Opportunity Employer:&nbsp;Waltham Forest is a diverse borough where diversity is valued and is integral to both, service delivery and employment of its staff. The Council is proud of its rich mix of communities and as the largest employer in the area, it works hard to respond to the changing needs of its population. We use our statutory duties on race, gender and disability equality and best practice in respect of age, faith and sexual orientation to ensure equality of opportunity in the workplace. The Council is committed to meeting its 4 equality objectives: - Promoting equality of opportunity - Opposing all forms of discrimination, intolerance and disadvantage - Ensuring our workforce reflects the diverse communities of Waltham Forest at all levels. - Providing fair, appropriate, accessible and excellent Services to all. Respecting Diversity is a core Council value.&nbsp;&nbsp;To support the above and reduce the risk of bias in its recruitment activities, the council is operating an anonymous shortlisting process, which hides personal information that can identify individuals until their application has been considered for shortlisting. The council also operates a scheme whereby, for jobs graded up to and including scale SO2, internal candidates are considered first. This includes those candidates who self-identify as having a disability for the purposes of the Disability Confident scheme. For more information, please refer to our recruitment and selection policy.&nbsp;&nbsp;We are keen to support employees to balance their working life with other commitments. Therefore, wherever possible, we will consider working arrangements that suit an individual's personal circumstances whilst still meeting the needs of the Council. If you would like to discuss the possible flexible working options that might be applicable to this role, please contact the person named below or feel free to discuss this during your interview.&nbsp;&nbsp;For more information on the benefits of working for the Council, please visit <a href="https://www.walthamforest.gov.uk/jobs-and-training/find-jobs-and-other-opportunities/working-us" target="_blank">https://www.walthamforest.gov.uk/jobs-and-training/find-jobs-and-other-opportunities/working-us</a>.&nbsp;Contact Information:&nbsp;If you have any questions about this vacancy or the application process, please contact Swapnil Shrivastava, our Head of Service – Corporate Parenting at <a href="mailto:Swapnil.Shrivastava@walthamforest.gov.uk" target="_blank">Swapnil.Shrivastava@walthamforest.gov.uk</a>If you have any technical issues when trying to apply for this post, please contact our Recruitment Team via email at <a href="mailto:recruitment@walthamforest.gov.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@walthamforest.gov.uk</a>.&nbsp;&nbsp;The Council’s preference is for online application. However, if you have a disability and are unable to complete an online application, please email <a href="mailto:recruitment@walthamforest.gov.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@walthamforest.gov.uk</a>&nbsp;so we can arrange an alternative application method.&nbsp;&nbsp;Click here for further information on the <a href="https://www.walthamforest.gov.uk/council-and-elections/your-data-and-privacy/our-privacy-notices/hr-recruitment-privacy-notice" target="_blank">Human Resources recruitment privacy notice</a>.&nbsp;





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SEND Senior Practitioner

Job Description Organisation: London Borough of Waltham Forest Salary: PO5 £50,574 - £53,607 Market Supplement: A Market Supplement may be considered dependent on skills and experience. Contract Type: Permanent&nbsp; Working hours per week: 36&nbsp; Application Deadline: 24/02/2026 Proposed Interview Date: TBC Reference: 1846 About Us:&nbsp; Bursting with culture, energy, and opportunity, the London Borough of Waltham Forest is a fantastic and exciting place to work.&nbsp; We are a highly ambitious borough. Driven by culture and the innate creativity of our residents, we have developed new and innovative ways to build our communities. Our Council is relentlessly resident-focused, insight-led, digitally driven and commercially minded; a Council focused on meeting the needs of our existing and future residents.&nbsp; London Borough of Waltham Forest is one of the <a href="https://www.london.gov.uk/good-work-standard" target="_blank">Mayor of London’s Good Work Standard</a>&nbsp;employers. This accreditation is a proof of our commitment to creating a healthy, fair and inclusive workplace. This includes fair pay and conditions, workplace well-being, skills and progression and diversity and recruitment.&nbsp; The Council’s preference is for online application. However, if you have a disability and are unable to complete an online application, please email<a href="mailto:recruitment@walthamforest.gov.uk" target="_blank"> recruitment@walthamforest.gov.uk</a> so we can arrange an alternative application method.&nbsp; About the role:&nbsp; We are currently seeking two dedicated Specialist Damp &amp; Mould Surveyors to join our dynamic and growing Housing Directorate. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in improving living conditions for our residents by tackling one of the most pressing issues in social housing. The successful candidates will bring expertise, attention to detail, and a passion for delivering high-quality service, contributing directly to our commitment to safe, healthy, and well-maintained homes. A Market Supplement may be considered dependent on skills and experience. This is a key role focused on improving the condition and safety of our housing stock while delivering a high-quality, resident-focused service. As a Specialist Damp &amp; Mould Surveyor, you will be responsible for assessing and resolving damp, mould, and associated maintenance issues across our housing portfolio. You will play a critical part in supporting our Repairs Partnering Team, ensuring that contractors, consultants, and partner agencies deliver repairs to the highest standards meeting all compliance, specification, scheduling, and budgetary requirements. &nbsp; <a href="https://fs-filestore-eu.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/Waltham_Forest/govRoleProfiles/Role%20Profile%20-%20Damp%20and%20Mould%20Surveyor%20%281846%29%20.pdf" target="_blank">&gt;&gt; Click here to download the role profile &lt;&lt;&nbsp;</a> Key Responsibilities:&nbsp; <ul> <li>Where required, design and specify works, obtain estimates, oversee delivery, monitor expenditure, and complete sign off.</li> <li>High level of resident engagement to understand and document their concerns regarding their home.</li> <li>To collaborate with housing and legal teams in addressing potential disputes related to disrepair claims.&nbsp;</li> <li>To undertake inspections and audits of partnering contractors particularly in relation to disrepair. Reviewing completed work against the schedule and contractor invoices and resolving issues as necessary.</li> <li>To provide management reports and schedules relating to any deficiencies identified, and when necessary, certify rectification of snagging of items.&nbsp;</li> <li>Work closely with the Repairs Partnering team ensuring all relevant legislation is being adhered to. Ensure safety, quality, and productivity assessments are carried out so that all work complies with current codes of practice, standards, and legislation, particularly health and safety.</li> <li>Where required, design and specify works, obtain estimates, oversee delivery, monitor expenditure, and complete sign off.</li> <li>As required support other surveying functions within Housing Assets.&nbsp;</li> <li>Undertake / support consultation procedures. Identify issues, resolving as appropriate and escalating complex problems if necessary.</li> <li>Collate process and analyse complex information. Ensure all required records and information are maintained correctly.&nbsp;&nbsp;</li> <li>Challenge customers’ practice and minimise risk, referring concerns to line manager.</li> <li>Conducting regular site visits and maintaining comprehensive digital records.</li> <li>Producing detailed reports and updating the asset management database.</li> <li>Taking a proactive approach to addressing disrepair cases, always putting residents at the centre of the service.</li> <li>Collaborating closely with our Building Safety Operations and Building Safety Compliance teams to ensure homes meet all safety regulations and compliance obligations.</li> <li>This is an exciting opportunity to make a tangible difference to the lives of our residents and to contribute to our ongoing commitment to safe, sustainable, and well-maintained homes.</li> </ul> Knowledge, Skills and Experience:&nbsp; <ul> <li>Experience of administering building contracts.&nbsp;</li> <li>Experience of administering partnering contracts.&nbsp;</li> <li>Experience of building surveying in residential environment</li> <li>Experience of Stock Condition Surveys</li> <li>Experience of HHSRS assessments</li> <li>Experience of liaising with residents</li> <li>Knowledge of Asbestos Regulations.</li> <li>Housing legislation and regulations with particular reference to repairs, maintenance</li> <li>Project Management Skills</li> <li>Applying Health &amp; Safety, Customer Care and Communications policies appropriately</li> <li>IT literate, particularly with Microsoft Office, Word, Excel.</li> <li>Good report writing skills</li> </ul> Indicative Qualifications and Requirements:&nbsp; <ul> <li>Relevant Building qualification, NVQ, ONC, Degree or equivalent or vocational qualification in relevant subject or area</li> <li>Evidence of Continuous Professional Development</li> <li>Experience in working for a social housing landlord in either a local authority or a housing associatio</li> </ul> Terms and conditions:&nbsp; The below terms and conditions apply to this role:&nbsp; Satisfactory employment references and CIFAS identity checks;&nbsp; Satisfactory declaration of interest;&nbsp; Suitable driver’s license desired;&nbsp; As a public authority, we must ensure that members of staff in public-facing roles are able to speak fluent English. This means that they must have a command of spoken English, with confidence and accuracy, sufficient for the effective performance of their role. This requirement does not refer to any particular English language qualifications, regional or international accents, dialects, speech impediments or the tone of conversations. It does not require staff to speak only in English.&nbsp; How to Apply:&nbsp; Interested candidates are invited to submit their applications online by pressing the ‘Apply’ button below. This includes a supporting statement that outlines to us how your skills and experience make you a good candidate for this vacancy.&nbsp; We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.&nbsp;&nbsp; Equal Opportunity Employer:&nbsp; Waltham Forest is a diverse borough where diversity is valued and is integral to both, service delivery and employment of its staff. The Council is proud of its rich mix of communities and as the largest employer in the area, it works hard to respond to the changing needs of its population. We use our statutory duties on race, gender and disability equality and best practice in respect of age, faith and sexual orientation to ensure equality of opportunity in the workplace. The Council is committed to meeting its 4 equality objectives: - Promoting equality of opportunity - Opposing all forms of discrimination, intolerance and disadvantage - Ensuring our workforce reflects the diverse communities of Waltham Forest at all levels. - Providing fair, appropriate, accessible and excellent Services to all. Respecting Diversity is a core Council value.&nbsp; To support the above and reduce the risk of bias in its recruitment activities, the council is operating an anonymous shortlisting process, which hides personal information that can identify individuals until their application has been considered for shortlisting. The council also operates a scheme whereby, for jobs graded up to and including scale SO2, internal candidates are considered first. This includes those candidates who self-identify as having a disability for the purposes of the Disability Confident scheme. For more information, please refer to our recruitment and selection policy.&nbsp; We are keen to support employees to balance their working life with other commitments. Therefore, wherever possible, we will consider working arrangements that suit an individual's personal circumstances whilst still meeting the needs of the Council. If you would like to discuss the possible flexible working options that might be applicable to this role, please contact the person named below or feel free to discuss this during your interview.&nbsp; For more information on the benefits of working for the Council, please visit <a href="https://www.walthamforest.gov.uk/jobs-and-training/find-jobs-and-other-opportunities/working-us" target="_blank">https://www.walthamforest.gov.uk/jobs-and-training/find-jobs-and-other-opportunities/working-us</a>.&nbsp; Contact Information:&nbsp; If you have any questions about this vacancy or the application process, please contactSharon-Leigh Gordon, Assistant Director of Housing Repairs &amp; Planned Works at <a href="mailto:Sharon-Leigh.Gordon@walthamforest.gov.uk" target="_blank">Sharon-Leigh.Gordon@walthamforest.gov.uk</a> If you have any technical issues when trying to apply for this post, please contact our Recruitment Team via email at <a href="mailto:recruitment@walthamforest.gov.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@walthamforest.gov.uk</a>.&nbsp; Click here for further information on the <a href="https://www.walthamforest.gov.uk/council-and-elections/your-data-and-privacy/our-privacy-notices/hr-recruitment-privacy-notice" target="_blank">Human Resources recruitment privacy notice</a>.&nbsp;





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Damp & Mould Surveyor

Job Description Organisation: London Borough of Waltham Forest Directorate: Social Care and Health Grade: PO1 - PO4 £41,133 - £52,194&nbsp; Retention Bonus/ Market Supplement: £2,000 per annum Contract Type: Permanent Full time&nbsp; Working hours per week: 36 Weeks per year: 52 Application Deadline: &nbsp;Ongoing - until posts are filled&nbsp; Proposed Interview Date(s): TBC &nbsp; Reference: 1100 About Us:&nbsp; Bursting with culture, energy, and opportunity, the London Borough of Waltham Forest is a fantastic and exciting place to work.&nbsp; We are a highly ambitious borough. Driven by culture and the innate creativity of our residents, we have developed new and innovative ways to build our communities. Our Council is relentlessly resident-focused, insight-led, digitally driven and commercially minded; a Council focused on meeting the needs of our existing and future residents.&nbsp; London Borough of Waltham Forest is one of the <a href="https://www.london.gov.uk/good-work-standard" target="_blank">Mayor of London’s Good Work Standard</a>&nbsp;employers. This accreditation is a proof of our commitment to creating a healthy, fair and inclusive workplace. This includes fair pay and conditions, workplace well-being, skills and progression and diversity and recruitment.&nbsp; About the role:&nbsp; The Adult Care Management Team are divided into two; the first, manages longer-term, complex caseloads with a high emphasis on Relationship-Based Interventions. The second, manages high-intensity and quick turnaround work under a Discharge to Assess Model. The ethos being to support Adults to leave Hospital when safe and appropriate to do so and continuing their care and assessment out of an Acute setting. Both Adult Care Management Teams hold statutory responsibilities for Safeguarding, Reviews and Support Planning. This role sits in Team 2 which follows the Discharge to Assess model. However, all successful applicants are likely to receive a hybrid caseload of both type of work.&nbsp; The Adult Care Management Team, work with adults aged 18 and over, to identify and care plan for eligible Social Care and Support needs. As a Social Care Assistant within this remit, your role will be to manage your own complex caseload, with the support of a Practice Manager and Team Manager.&nbsp; <a href="https://fs-filestore-eu.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/Waltham_Forest/Role%20Profiles/ROLE%20PROFILE%20Social%20Worker%20SWNEW.pdf" target="_blank">&gt;&gt; Click here to download the Role Profile &lt;&lt;&nbsp;</a> Key Responsibilities:&nbsp; Your day-to-day responsibilities may include: <ul> <li>Working collaboratively with internal departments, Health Services, Partners, Statutory and Non-Statutory organisations to secure a holistic approach to Assessment, Safeguarding and Care Planning.&nbsp;</li> <li>Conducting Care Act (2014) compliant Assessments, Reviews and Support Plans which seek to promote, retain, and maximise independence where safe and possible to do so.&nbsp;</li> <li>Conducting S.42 Safeguarding Enquiries.&nbsp;</li> <li>Provide person-centred services to vulnerable adults that focus on evidence-based and best practice.&nbsp;</li> <li>Provide professional advice and guidance to colleagues and partner agencies supporting vulnerable people</li> <li>Maintain properly documented case files, records, and information. Prepare reports as required.</li> <li>Proactively develop professional knowledge, skills, and behaviours.</li> <li>All opportunities to prevent, reduce and delay access to social care services are taken</li> </ul> Qualifications and Requirements:&nbsp; To apply, you should have at least 2 years’ experience in a similar statutory role or be able to demonstrate transferable skills to meet the needs of this this post. You will need to have a current registration with Social Work England and provide your Registration Number. We anticipate that an applicant will have the following aptitudes and ability to demonstrate these:&nbsp; <ul> <li>Knowledge and experience of issues relating to people in need, including relevant legislation, guidance &amp; procedures</li> <li>Experience of service delivery which is culturally sensitive and responsive to the needs of a multi-cultural community</li> <li>Ability to work as a team member&nbsp;</li> <li>Ability to work under regular supervision from a line manager</li> <li>Ability to work effectively under pressure</li> <li>Ability to prioritise work and risks.&nbsp;</li> <li>Ability to ensure Performance Indicators relating to service areas are met</li> <li>Ability to participate in change effectively</li> <li>Ability to communicate clearly verbally and in writing, and to follow through required actions</li> <li>Commitment to the participation of vulnerable people and their families both at an individual and service level</li> <li>Detailed working knowledge of the Care Act 2014 and other relevant legislation, procedures and guidance relating to children and families</li> <li>Ability to demonstrate understanding of the financial implications for a Local Authority when commissioning care and support to meet needs and an awareness of how to consider other funding streams / means of meeting needs.&nbsp;</li> <li>Awareness of current issues in care and support policy and practice</li> </ul> Terms and conditions:&nbsp; The below terms and conditions apply to this role:&nbsp; Satisfactory employment references and identity checks;&nbsp; Satisfactory declaration of interest;&nbsp; This role is subject to safer recruitment practices as it involves work with children and/ or vulnerable adults;&nbsp; Satisfactory DBS check;&nbsp; Continued professional body registration;&nbsp; As a public authority, we must ensure that members of staff in public-facing roles are able to speak fluent English. This means that they must have a command of spoken English, with confidence and accuracy, sufficient for the effective performance of their role. This requirement does not refer to any particular English language qualifications, regional or international accents, dialects, speech impediments or the tone of conversations. It does not require staff to speak only in English.&nbsp; How to Apply:&nbsp; Interested candidates are invited to submit their applications online by pressing the ‘Apply’ button below. This includes a supporting statement that outlines to us how your skills and experience make you a good candidate for this vacancy.&nbsp; We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.&nbsp;&nbsp; Equal Opportunity Employer:&nbsp; Waltham Forest is a diverse borough where diversity is valued and is integral to both, service delivery and employment of its staff. The Council is proud of its rich mix of communities and as the largest employer in the area, it works hard to respond to the changing needs of its population. We use our statutory duties on race, gender and disability equality and best practice in respect of age, faith and sexual orientation to ensure equality of opportunity in the workplace. The Council is committed to meeting its 4 equality objectives: - Promoting equality of opportunity - Opposing all forms of discrimination, intolerance and disadvantage - Ensuring our workforce reflects the diverse communities of Waltham Forest at all levels. - Providing fair, appropriate, accessible and excellent Services to all. Respecting Diversity is a core Council value.&nbsp; To support the above and reduce the risk of bias in its recruitment activities, the council is operating an anonymous shortlisting process, which hides personal information that can identify individuals until their application has been considered for shortlisting. The council also operates a scheme whereby, for jobs graded up to and including scale SO2, internal candidates are considered first. This includes those candidates who self-identify as having a disability for the purposes of the Disability Confident scheme. For more information, please refer to our recruitment and selection policy.&nbsp; We are keen to support employees to balance their working life with other commitments. Therefore, wherever possible, we will consider working arrangements that suit an individual's personal circumstances whilst still meeting the needs of the Council. If you would like to discuss the possible flexible working options that might be applicable to this role, please contact the person named below or feel free to discuss this during your interview.&nbsp; For more information on the benefits of working for the Council, please visit <a href="https://www.walthamforest.gov.uk/jobs-and-training/find-jobs-and-other-opportunities/working-us" target="_blank">https://www.walthamforest.gov.uk/jobs-and-training/find-jobs-and-other-opportunities/working-us</a>.&nbsp; Contact Information:&nbsp; If you have any questions about this vacancy or the application process, please contact Steven Box at <a href="mailto:steven.box@walthamforest.gov.uk" target="_blank">steven.box@walthamforest.gov.uk</a>&nbsp; If you have any technical issues when trying to apply for this post, please contact our Recruitment Team via email at <a href="mailto:recruitment@walthamforest.gov.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@walthamforest.gov.uk</a>.&nbsp; The Council’s preference is for online application. However, if you have a disability and are unable to complete an online application, please email <a href="mailto:recruitment@walthamforest.gov.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@walthamforest.gov.uk</a> so we can arrange an alternative application method.&nbsp; Click here for further information on the <a href="https://www.walthamforest.gov.uk/council-and-elections/your-data-and-privacy/our-privacy-notices/hr-recruitment-privacy-notice" target="_blank">Human Resources recruitment privacy notice</a>.&nbsp;





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