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Job Title: Habilitation Specialist (CYPVI) - Vision Impairment Team Starting Salary: £38,220 progressing to £41,771 per annum (pro rata for part time) Hours: 22.5 per week, term time only (39 weeks per year) Location: Hemel Hempstead - covering County Wide Contract Type: Permanent Directorate: Childrens Services<h4>About the team</h4>The Vision Impairment Team provides specialist support to Children and Young People with Vision Impairment (CYPVI), promoting access to education, supporting the development of essential skills for independence and as part of preparation for adulthood.The Vision Impairment Team work closely with families, educators, and other professionals to ensure consistent, person-centred support that enables each CYPVI to thrive both educationally and socially.<h4>About the role</h4>The role of the Qualified Habilitation Specialist is to provide expert habilitation work of an excellent standard. This includes delivering tailored habilitation training - orientation, mobility, and independent living skills - across home, school, and settings.Key ResponsibilitiesUnder the supervision and line management of a Lead Teacher for Vision Impairment, you will:<ul><li>Coordinate all aspects of habilitation training (orientation, mobility, daily living skills) for CYPVI.</li><li>Assess, plan, deliver, and monitor individual habilitation needs in collaboration with CYPVI, parents/carers, and others.</li><li>Conduct environmental audits in schools/settings as needed.</li><li>Complete risk assessments and advise on risk management strategies (e.g. trips/activities).</li><li>Provide one-to-one habilitation training across various settings (home, school, public spaces).</li><li>Make home visits and offer evening sessions based on CYPVI needs.</li><li>Support parents/carers and professionals to ensure consistent habilitation across home and school.</li><li>Assist CYPVI during transitions between educational settings.</li><li>Liaise with families, educators, and professionals regarding CYPVI habilitation needs.</li><li>Maintain detailed records and produce reports as required.</li><li>Contribute to EHC Plan assessments and reviews.</li><li>Help plan and deliver countywide training for staff and peer groups.</li><li>Promote multi-agency collaboration with professionals supporting CYPVI.</li><li>Work with SEND SAS and local partnerships to support early intervention.</li><li>Participate in or organise extracurricular habilitation activities.</li><li>Review training aims/objectives in line with national Quality Standards (2022).</li><li>Stay updated on research and developments to enhance service delivery.</li></ul><h4>About you</h4>Essential:<ul><li>You will hold either a BSc (Hons) Habilitation Work (with CYP) or Graduate Diploma in Habilitation and Disabilities of Sight (with CYP):</li></ul>Qualified Habilitation Specialist CYP - BSc (Hons)Specialist Qualification in Habilitation and Disabilities of Sight CYP - Grad Dip<ul><li>Evidence of continued professional development (CPD) relevant to vision impairment and habilitation.</li><li>You will hold and maintain registration with Habilitation VI UK and/or RWPN.</li><li>Experience in delivering habilitation training to CYPVI.</li><li>Experience of delivering training to adults.</li><li>Skilled in assessing needs, planning, and delivering mobility and Independent Living Skills programmes.</li><li>Confident conducting environmental audits and risk assessments.</li><li>Strong communication skills with children, families and professionals.</li><li>Knowledge of SEND legislation and Education Health Care Plans.</li><li>Competent in record-keeping and report writing.</li><li>Flexible with working hours within the working week.</li><li>Committed to safeguarding, inclusion, and professional development.</li><li>Driving licence and access to a vehicle for work purposes or ability to travel independently.</li></ul>We welcome applications from candidates who currently reside in the UK with established proof of right to work documentation. We are not able to offer sponsorship at this time for this role.This job role is within the Health and Social Care Services, level HSC10 job profile. Please locate this via:Job profiles - Health and social careTo hear more about this opportunity please contact <a href="mailto:Rebecca.Payne@hertfordshire.gov.uk" target="_blank">Rebecca.Payne@hertfordshire.gov.uk</a> for an informal discussion about the role.Interview Date: 28 NovemberBenefits of working for us<h4>How to apply</h4>As part of your application, please upload your most recent CV. Ensure your CV is up to date with your employment history (including any employment gaps), and including any training/qualifications. We encourage you to include examples of where you have demonstrated the requirements/criteria in the advert / job profile to allow the panel to fully recognise your skills and abilities. You will have the opportunity to include a short covering paragraph within your application to give us a little more information about your skills, knowledge, and experiences. Secondment This position is open to secondments. If you work for HCC or any other Local Authority and would like to be considered as a Secondment contract, please ensure you complete the&nbsp;Secondment Form&nbsp;as part of your application. If you do not, your application will be considered as a Fixed Term Contract only.<h4>Additional information</h4>Disability Confident We are proud to be a&nbsp;Disability Confident employer&nbsp;and guarantee an interview to anyone disclosing a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria for the post.Safeguarding This role has been identified as requiring a Disclosure &amp; Barring Service (DBS) check.Driving required You’ll need to have the ability to drive and/or travel around Hertfordshire, either using your own mode of transport or a company car to travel to other locations.English Fluency The ability to converse at ease with members of the public and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post (for those whose language is a signed language the provision of a sign language interpreter who speaks English to the necessary standard of fluency will be required).&nbsp;Further information about the legal requirement can be found here.





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Hertfordshire County Council

Habilitation Specialist (CYPVI)

Job Title: Ecology Adviser Starting Salary: £34,433 progressing to £37,280 per annum (pro rata for part time) Hours: 37 Location: Countywide Contract Type:&nbsp;Permanent Directorate: Growth &amp; Environment<h4>About the team</h4>Are you passionate about protecting and enhancing the natural environment? Would you like to play a key role in shaping the future of biodiversity and placemaking across Hertfordshire?We’re seeking an experienced Ecologist to join our friendly and knowledgeable LEADS team (Landscape, Ecology, Archaeology, Development &amp; Sustainability). This is a fantastic opportunity to influence planning and development decisions, ensuring ecological considerations are embedded at every stage.<h4>About the role</h4>As an Ecologist, you will provide expert advice to Hertfordshire’s planning authorities and developers, helping to ensure that biodiversity, habitat protection, and ecological enhancement are central to planning decisions. Your responsibilities will include:<ul><li>Reviewing planning applications and local plans to assess ecological impacts.</li><li>Supporting the implementation of deliver Biodiversity Net Gain and helping to deliver the Local Nature Recovery Strategy.</li><li>Advising on site surveys, mitigation strategies, and opportunities for ecological enhancement.</li><li>Collaborating with planners, developers, and designers to promote nature-positive outcomes.</li><li>Representing the natural environment in policy-making, master planning, and placemaking discussions.</li><li>Engaging with local and national networks, including ALGE and CIEEM.</li></ul>This is an exciting time to join us, as new legislation and strategies are raising the profile of ecology in national and planning government. You’ll have the opportunity to influence real change and contribute to a greener, more sustainable Hertfordshire.<h4>About you</h4>Essential Requirements:<ul><li>Experienced – with at least 18 months in a professional ecological advisory role.</li></ul><ul><li>Degree-level qualification or equivalent experience in ecology or a related field.</li></ul><ul><li>A strong understanding of UK environmental legislation, planning policy, and protected species.</li></ul><ul><li>Strong understanding of Biodiversity Net Gain, Local Nature Recovery Strategies, and protected species legislation.</li><li>Experience and familiarity in habitats assessments, surveying and reports.</li></ul><ul><li>Passionate about promoting the value of the natural environment in planning and development.</li></ul><ul><li>Excellent written and verbal communication skills and speak confidently to a range of audiences.</li><li>Comfortable working across teams and organisations to deliver shared goals.</li><li>Ability to negotiate and take a pragmatic approach to ecological outcomes.</li></ul><ul><li>Manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.</li></ul><ul><li>Full UK driving licence.</li></ul>Desirable:<ul><li>Postgraduate qualification in ecology, biology, or environmental planning.</li><li>Experience with GIS and ecological data analysis.</li><li>Familiarity with biological recording networks and stakeholder organisations (e.g. Natural England, Environment Agency).</li><li>Understanding of how nature and culture intersect in placemaking and policy.</li><li>Have a working knowledge of the planning system.</li><li>Evidence of any relevant conservation and/or habitat management experience.</li></ul>We welcome applications from candidates who currently reside in the UK with established proof of right to work documentation. We are not able to offer sponsorship at this time for this role.This job role is within the Technical Services, level TEC9 job profile. Please locate this via:Job profiles: Technical servicesTo hear more about this opportunity please contact <a href="mailto:daniel.phillips@hertfordshire.gov.uk" target="_blank">daniel.phillips@hertfordshire.gov.uk</a> or <a href="mailto:Simon.Richards1@hertfordshire.gov.uk" target="_blank">Simon.Richards1@hertfordshire.gov.uk</a> for an informal discussion about the role.Interview Date: TBCBenefits of working for us<h4>How to apply</h4>As part of your application, please upload your most recent CV. Ensure your CV is up to date with your employment history (including any employment gaps), and including any training/qualifications. We encourage you to include examples of where you have demonstrated the requirements/criteria in the advert / job profile to allow the panel to fully recognise your skills and abilities. You will have the opportunity to include a short covering paragraph within your application to give us a little more information about your skills, knowledge, and experiences. <h4>Additional information</h4>Disability Confident We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer and guarantee an interview to anyone disclosing a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria for the post.Driving required You’ll need to have the ability to drive and/or travel around Hertfordshire, either using your own mode of transport or a company car to travel to other locations.English Fluency The ability to converse at ease with members of the public and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post (for those whose language is a signed language the provision of a sign language interpreter who speaks English to the necessary standard of fluency will be required). Further information about the legal requirement can be found here.





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Ecology Adviser

Job Title: Assistant Ecology Advisor Starting Salary: £31,536 progressing to £34,433 per annum (pro rata for part time) Hours: 37 Location: Countywide Contract Type:&nbsp;Permanent Directorate: Growth &amp; Environment<h4>About the team</h4>Are you passionate about protecting and enhancing the natural environment? Do you want to make a real difference to biodiversity and ecology in one of the UK’s most diverse counties? If so, we’d love to hear from you.We’re looking for an enthusiastic Assistant Ecology Adviser to join our growing expert team of ecologists. You’ll be part of the LEADS team (Landscape, Ecology, Archaeology, Development &amp; Sustainability), working collaboratively across environmental disciplines to ensure ecology is at the heart of planning decisions and growth across Hertfordshire.This is an exciting time to join us, as we implement Biodiversity Net Gain and the Local Nature Recovery Strategy—transformative initiatives that are elevating the role of ecology in planning, placemaking and set against the backdrop of climate change. You’ll help shape the future of our county’s natural spaces, contributing to a legacy of sustainability, ecological resilience and climate mitigation. At the same time, as an Assistant Ecologist, you will be starting the first steps for a rewarding career in ecology, further enhancing your academic knowledge and applying it in a real life situations. You will be provided with training and guidance from our seniors as well as external opportunities on a range of topics such planning principles to botanical ID practice to site visits to Bats and Artificial Lighting courses and species identification.<h4>About the role</h4><ul><li>Supporting the interpretation and assessment of ecological reports, with guidance from senior colleagues.</li><li>Ensuring planning decisions are informed by up-to-date biodiversity legislation, policy and guidance.</li><li>Conducting site visits and ecological fieldwork to assess habitats and inform biodiversity net gain calculations.</li><li>Liaising with planners, developers, landowners and conservation partners to provide ecological advice.</li><li>Preparing reports and contributing to service-level agreements and policy development.</li><li>Responding to public and stakeholder enquiries, helping to raise awareness and understanding of ecological issues.</li><li>Championing sustainability and ecological best practice across the Council’s work.</li></ul> <h4>About you</h4>We’re seeking someone with a strong foundation in ecology or natural sciences, and a genuine passion for the natural world. Whether you’re a recent graduate or have relevant experience, we’re interested in your enthusiasm and commitment to ecological conservation.Essential:<ul><li>A degree (or equivalent) in a natural science or relevant discipline, or equivalent work experience.</li><li>Sound understanding of ecological principles and biodiversity.</li><li>Ability to analyse ecological data and reports, and communicate findings clearly.</li><li>Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.</li><li>Willingness to learn and collaborate with experienced team members.</li></ul>Desirable:<ul><li>Vocational ecological qualifications or working towards protected species licences.</li><li>Experience with biological recording and voluntary ecological networks.</li><li>Familiarity with GIS and ecological databases.</li><li>Understanding of key environmental stakeholders (e.g. Natural England, Environment Agency).</li><li>Understanding and knowledge of the Biodiversity Net Gain</li></ul>We welcome applications from candidates who currently reside in the UK with established proof of right to work documentation. We are not able to offer sponsorship at this time for this role.This job role is within the Technical Services, level TEC8 job profile. Please locate this via:Job profiles: Technical servicesTo hear more about this opportunity please contact <a href="mailto:simon.richards1@hertfordshire.gov.uk" target="_blank">simon.richards1@hertfordshire.gov.uk</a> for an informal discussion about the role.Interview Date: TBCBenefits of working for us<h4>How to apply</h4>As part of your application, please upload your most recent CV. Ensure your CV is up to date with your employment history (including any employment gaps), and including any training/qualifications. We encourage you to include examples of where you have demonstrated the requirements/criteria in the advert / job profile to allow the panel to fully recognise your skills and abilities. You will have the opportunity to include a short covering paragraph within your application to give us a little more information about your skills, knowledge, and experiences. <h4>Additional information</h4>Disability Confident We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer and guarantee an interview to anyone disclosing a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria for the post.English Fluency The ability to converse at ease with members of the public and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post (for those whose language is a signed language the provision of a sign language interpreter who speaks English to the necessary standard of fluency will be required). Further information about the legal requirement can be found here.





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COMMUNITY MENTAL HEALTH SOCIAL WORKERS/AMHPs - Level 2/3 
Full time salary up to £55,672 
Please note the salary quoted above is inclusive of additional increments paid once registered with Enfield to practice as an Approved Mental Health Practitioner (AMHP). 
The Level 2/3 Social Worker starting salary without or until AMHP registered with Enfield is £41,133 - £51,138 
The salary range once registered as an AMHP with Enfield is £45,750 - £53,172 
In addition to this AMHP responsibilities also currently qualifies for a market factor supplement of £2,500, reviewed annually. 
The London Borough of Enfield Integrated Mental Health Service seeks experienced Mental Health Social Workers &amp; AMHP practitioners to fill vacancies in our fully integrated multidisciplinary Community Mental Health Team’s and centralised AMHP Service. 
Our Community Locality Team/Home Treatment Team Mental Health Social Worker &amp; AMHP position provides an exciting opportunity for experienced practitioners to demonstrate creativity to make a real difference in vulnerable people’s lives; contribute to mental health service development transformation, and to influence and shape the practice of aspiring social workers or AMHPs and through Practice Education/AYSE Programs. 
The AMHP has a unique role, given that its work encompasses both practice with both children and adults; consequently, the work is varied and wide-ranging. As such, the AMHP plays a vital and essential role in safeguarding and supporting our most vulnerable residents. 
We seek imaginative and dynamic social work practitioners motivated to make positive contributions to the transformation of mental health social care, asserting social recovering and empowerment models, working in meaningful partnerships with service users, their carers, and families. You will make full use of person-centred assessment skills, using strengths-based and enabling principals, demonstrate coordination and planning skills with a focus on prevention, recovery, wellbeing, and dignity outcomes. 
Enfield prides itself on having a supportive work culture with good working relationships with North London Partnership - Barnet, Enfield, Haringey, Camden &amp; Islington Foundation Mental Health Trust,, and stable management team that gives social workers the autonomy they need to deliver a first-class service to vulnerable children, adults and their families. 
If you are looking for an interesting challenge working within an integrated MDT setting, and looking for a rewarding position with good professional peer support/professional and clinical supervision, or just looking to influence and shape social work and AMHP practice; then this could, be it? 
Enfield is a beacon council in independent living for people with disabilities and is fully committed to the personalisation agenda in mental health. We offer a supportive learning environment through individual and group supervision, with excellent professional development and training opportunities. Employed by Enfield Local Authority and seconded to Barnet, Enfield &amp; Haringey NHS Mental Health Trust, you will benefit from positive practical working partnerships between the two organisations. 
Enfield is situated in North London and is a culturally diverse borough with its ward’s covering amongst 20% most affluent and deprived in the country, whilst featuring industrial, residential, and countryside areas. It has good transport links into Central London and easily accessible being adjacent to the M25 and A406 with good transport links to the rest of the country. 
If you’re looking for interesting opportunities or want to further your career; or just want to contribute to integrated multidisciplinary working for the wellbeing of service users with mental health; and can work with professional autonomy as an AMHP. If you’re motivated, and enthusiastic over personalised services, then we would like to hear from you; we could be your next step? 
Please note the salary's quoted is based on full time hours per annum 
Contact Details - 
If you would like to know more about the role, please contact Debbie Morgan, Head of MH Services – 07903 970387 or Lucy Omezi Community Rehab Team Manager/Head of Service – 07580 881049 for an informal discussion. 
If you have any difficulties accessing this information, please contact Cinzia Percival, Recruitment &amp; Onboarding Advisor at <a href="mailto:cinzia.percival@enfield.gov.uk" target="_blank">cinzia.percival@enfield.gov.uk</a> 
“This authority is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share in this commitment”. 
We reserve the right to close this vacancy once a sufficient number of applications have been received. Therefore, we advise that you complete fully and submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment. 
We do not see your name or title when shortlisting your application. This is one of many initiatives to build a more talented and diverse workforce. However, if you put your name on your CV or Statement it will be visible to us. For this reason, we ask that you do not include your name on these documents. Please note it is your responses to the Essential/Desirable criteria, as detailed in the Job Description and Person Specification which is available on the job advert, that will determine if you are shortlisted for an interview, therefore we encourage you to always address the essential and desirable criteria in your application/CV. 
Why it's great to work for Enfield Council: 
 
 - An excellent pension through the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS). 
 - Up to 31 days annual leave depending on grade and length of service. You will also get eight public holidays per year and an extra day off at Christmas. 
 - A blend of remote and office based working for most roles. 
 - Interest free season ticket loan repayable over three or ten months. 
 - Career development and learning experiences from a range of training courses and learning methods. 
 - Employee Assistance Programme to provide advice and counselling services. This is a free and confidential service available to staff and members of their family. 
 - Health and leisure discounts and tax-free bikes for work. 
 
We are passionate about our people and how we deliver services to our community in Enfield. That’s why we encourage a culture that puts our customers at the heart of everything we do - by empowering our people to work together to find solutions, be open, honest and respectful, take responsibility and listen and learn. If you value these behaviours too, we’d love to hear from you - and of course we are always happy to talk flexible working, click here to find out more. 
If you have previously applied for this role within the past 6 months, unfortunately, a second application will not be considered.

London Borough of Enfield

Mental Health Social Workers  - Level 2/3

Job Title: Lead Access Specialist - Vision Impairment Team Starting Salary: £38,220 progressing to £41,771 per annum (pro rata for part time) Hours: 37 hours per week, term time only (39 weeks a year) Location: Stevenage or Hemel Hempstead with Countywide travel Contract Type: Permanent Directorate: Childrens Services<h4>About the team</h4>The Vision Impairment Team provides specialist support to Children and Young People with Vision Impairment (CYPVI), promoting access to education, supporting the development of essential skills for independence and as part of preparation for adulthood.&nbsp;The Vision Impairment Team work closely with families, educators, and other professionals to ensure consistent, person-centred support that enables each CYPVI to thrive both educationally and socially.<h4>About the role</h4>The Lead Access Specialist oversees a team of Vision Impairment Access Specialists supporting children and young people who use Braille. The role includes strategic planning, staff supervision, quality assurance, and specialist training delivery.They also manage a small caseload, ensuring accessible learning through adapted resources and assistive technology.Working closely with Qualified Teachers for Vision Impairment (QTVIs), the Lead Access Specialist promotes inclusive education and best practices in Braille, tactile learning, and assistive tech.Key ResponsibilitiesUnder the supervision and line management of a Lead Teacher for Vision Impairment, you will:<ul><li>Line manage and coordinate the work of Vision Impairment Access Specialists across educational settings.</li><li>Allocate Vision Impairment Access Specialists’ support based on the needs of individual CYPVI using Braille, in collaboration with Qualified Teachers for Vision Impairment (QTVI).</li><li>Research and advise on the most effective assistive technology and software for tactile learners.</li><li>Quality assure Vision Impairment Access Specialists work through observation, feedback, and development of specialist checklists.</li><li>Identify Vision Impairment Access Specialists training needs and deliver tailored mentoring and professional development.</li><li>Lead regular Vision Impairment Access Specialists’ meetings and contribute to strategic planning.</li><li>Deliver high-quality training to school staff on resource adaptation and specialist technology.</li><li>Develop training manuals and guides to support the use of Braille and assistive tools.</li><li>Maintain up-to-date knowledge of vision impairment education and emerging technologies.</li><li>Manage/Carry a small caseload (0.4 FTE), modelling best practice including:</li><ul><li>Modifying and producing curriculum resources into accessible formats.</li><li>Supporting pupils in developing Braille and assistive technology skills.</li></ul></ul><ul><li>Undertake the recruitment of Vision Impairment Access Specialists and be responsible for the induction of Vision Impairment Access Specialists across the County.</li><li>To co-ordinate cover for Vision Impairment Access Specialists, should the need arise.</li></ul><h4>About you</h4>Essential:<ul><li>Full driving licence and access to a vehicle – ability to travel</li><li>Successful completion of Partners in Learning Advanced Certificate (VIEW)</li><li>Successful completion of RNIB Certificate in Contracted Unified English Braille (UEB)</li><li>Successful completion of RNIB Maths Certificate in Contracted Braille (UEB)</li><li>Proven experience supporting learners with vision impairment, particularly Braille users</li><li>Experience of working with children with SEND in an education setting</li><li>Strong knowledge of Braille and tactile learning methods</li><li>Familiarity with specialist technology and software for CYPVI</li><li>Excellent organisational and time management skills</li><li>Ability to lead, mentor, and develop a team</li><li>Ability to model excellent practice and lead by example</li><li>Strong communication and interpersonal skills</li><li>Knowledge of the National Curriculum</li><li>Experience in resource adaptation for CYPVI</li><li>Understanding of inclusive education practices</li></ul>We welcome applications from candidates who currently reside in the UK with established proof of right to work documentation. We are not able to offer sponsorship at this time for this role.Joining our team means becoming part of a passionate and forward-thinking service dedicated to inclusive education. You’ll have the opportunity to lead specialist practice, shape the future of Braille and tactile learning support, alongside assistive technology, and work collaboratively with professionals who are committed to making a real difference in the lives of CYPVI.This job role is within the Community Services, level COM10 job profile. Please locate this via:Job profiles - Community services<h4>Field6</h4>To hear more about this opportunity please contact <a href="mailto:Rebecca.Payne@hertfordshire.gov.uk" target="_blank">Rebecca.Payne@hertfordshire.gov.uk</a> for an informal discussion about the role.Interview Dates:&nbsp;19 November AM - Hemel Hempstead 21 November PM - StevenageBenefits of working for us<h4>How to apply</h4>As part of your application, please upload your most recent CV. Ensure your CV is up to date with your employment history (including any employment gaps), and including any training/qualifications. We encourage you to include examples of where you have demonstrated the requirements/criteria in the advert / job profile to allow the panel to fully recognise your skills and abilities. You will have the opportunity to include a short covering paragraph within your application to give us a little more information about your skills, knowledge, and experiences. <h4>Additional information</h4>Disability Confident We are proud to be a&nbsp;Disability Confident employer&nbsp;and guarantee an interview to anyone disclosing a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria for the post.Safeguarding This role has been identified as requiring a Disclosure &amp; Barring Service (DBS) check.Driving required You’ll need to have the ability to drive and/or travel around Hertfordshire, either using your own mode of transport or a company car to travel to other locations.English Fluency The ability to converse at ease with members of the public and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post (for those whose language is a signed language the provision of a sign language interpreter who speaks English to the necessary standard of fluency will be required).&nbsp;Further information about the legal requirement can be found here.





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Lead Access Specialist

Job Title: Handyperson Starting Salary: £24,413 per annum&nbsp; Hours: 37 Location: Stevenage Contract Type: Permanent Directorate: Adult Care Services<h4>About the team</h4>Do you enjoy and have experience in property maintenance and repairs? We are looking for a handy person to join our team, who will be working within short break service for adults with various disabilities, staff office areas and other onsite buildings used by staff and people we support.<h4>About the role</h4>The handy person’s role is to ensure the buildings, outside areas and environments are:<ul><li>Meet H&amp;S and HCC requirements</li><li>Well maintained</li><li>Fixtures and fittings are in good order and areas are in good state of decoration</li><li>Residential areas are homely</li></ul>Other general job responsibilities:<ul><li>Plan and prioritise tasks</li><li>Working from a folder where staff detail jobs required</li><li>Collection of materials for jobs required</li><li>Driving of our pool car to collect items for repairs and impromptu trips in the pool car required in response to short notice emergencies alongside support staff</li><li>General maintenance such as gardening, decorating, carpentry tasks, putting together furniture, window cleaning, changing lightbulbs and salting grounds during cold weather</li><li>Responding flexibly to emergencies during the day</li><li>Use of tools and power tools which are provided</li><li>Working closely with contractors employed by the housing provider</li><li>Good ICT skills to enable reporting of repairs via email and organisation skills to ensure all local records are kept up to date</li><li>Reporting and monitoring repairs both internally and via the housing association according to procedures in place</li></ul>By joining our team, you'll have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on both the people we support and our staff. Your positive, problem-solving attitude will help ensure our environments are always safe, well-maintained, and welcoming<h4>About you</h4>Essential:<ul><li>Full Driving Licence</li><li>Experience with property maintenance</li></ul>Desirable<ul><li>Knowledge of Health and Safety</li><li>Experience of Painting and Decorating</li><li>Experience with furniture building</li><li>Experience working in a social care setting</li></ul>We welcome applications from candidates who currently reside in the UK with established proof of right to work documentation. We are not able to offer sponsorship at this time for this role.This job role is within the Operational Services, level OPS2 job profile. Please locate this via:Job profiles - Operational servicesTo hear more about this opportunity please contact <a href="mailto:Vicki.Edwards@hertfordshire.gov.uk" target="_blank">Vicki.Edwards@hertfordshire.gov.uk</a> for an informal discussion about the role.Interview Date: week commencing 1 December 2025 Benefits of working for us<h4>How to apply</h4>As part of your application, please upload your most recent CV. Ensure your CV is up to date with your employment history (including any employment gaps), and including any training/qualifications. We encourage you to include examples of where you have demonstrated the requirements/criteria in the advert / job profile to allow the panel to fully recognise your skills and abilities. You will have the opportunity to include a short covering paragraph within your application to give us a little more information about your skills, knowledge, and experiences. <h4>Additional information</h4>Disability Confident We are proud to be a&nbsp;Disability Confident employer&nbsp;and guarantee an interview to anyone disclosing a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria for the post.Safeguarding This role has been identified as requiring a Disclosure &amp; Barring Service (DBS) check.Driving required You’ll need to have the ability to drive and/or travel around Hertfordshire, either using your own mode of transport or a company car to travel to other locations.English Fluency The ability to converse at ease with members of the public and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post (for those whose language is a signed language the provision of a sign language interpreter who speaks English to the necessary standard of fluency will be required).&nbsp;Further information about the legal requirement can be found here.





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Handyperson

Reporting to the Head of Finance, you will manage a small team of professionals to deliver a high-quality service to the organisation. You will be supporting the Head of Finance in the annual financial cycle, including annual budget and Medium-Term Financial Strategy preparation, budget monitoring and the Statement of Accounts production. As well as supporting the delivery of the financial and corporate accounting functions of the Financial Services Team. You will also be the lead financial support for the exciting Capital Programme and Housing Revenue Accounts. Unfortunately, we are unable to consider applications from candidates who require visa sponsorship.<ul></ul>

Uttlesford District Council (Essex)

Senior Accountant

Job Title: Lifelong Links Coordinator Starting Salary: £38,220 progressing to £41,771 per annum (pro rata for part time) Hours: 37.0 Location: Countywide Contract Type: Fixed Term - 18 Month Contract&nbsp; Directorate: Childrens Services<h4>About the team</h4>Lifelong Links has been described as a mix of the television programmes “Who do you think you are?” and “Long Lost Families”. Hertfordshire’s Lifelong Links service has been supporting our Looked After children and young people to reconnect with important people since 2017. This could be family and people they already know, those they haven't seen for a while, or relatives they've never met. It could also be a teacher, football coach or former foster carers. Lifelong Links can help a child to develop supportive, stable relationships during and after their time in care providing them with stability, security and a sense of belonging.Lifelong Links is an evidenced based programme, developed by the Family Rights Group. Independent evaluations of the Lifelong Links approach have found positive outcomes for children and young who have participated in Lifelong Links such as improved mental health and wellbeing, improved sense of identity, improved stability in their foster or residential home and a reduced risk of homelessness when they leave care.Hertfordshire’s Lifelong Links Service sits within the Family Group Conferencing Service.<h4>About the role</h4>Lifelong Links Coordinators will work with Looked After children and young people who have been referred to the Lifelong Links service by the Children Looked After, 0-25 and Separated Migrant Children’s Teams. Lifelong Links is child led. The role involves working directly with children and young people using tools such as mobility mapping, genograms and timelines to help them identify people who are important to them. The Lifelong Links Coordinator will have searched for these people with the aim of bringing them together with the child or young person at a Celebration Event to make a Lifelong Links Family Plan aimed at supporting the child or young person’s ongoing relationships with these important people.<h4>About you</h4>Essential:<ul><li>Knowledge of child protection/safeguarding procedures.</li><li>A commitment to anti-discriminatory practices in employment and service provision.</li><li>Experience of undertaking direct work with children and young people.</li><li>High level of computer literacy.</li><li>Commitment to embedding innovative ways of working.</li><li>Excellent communication, listening, liaison and negotiation skills.</li><li>Ability to work flexible hours in line with the needs of the children and young people and their networks. This will include some evenings and some weekends.</li><li>Driving licence and access to a vehicle.</li><li>Willingness to travel outside of Hertfordshire; children and young people may live in foster and residential homes out of county. Family members and others may live outside of Hertfordshire.</li></ul>Desirable:<ul><li>To have delivered the Lifelong Links process as part of the wider delivery of Children and Young People's Services.</li><li>To have worked independently and within agreed time constraints.</li><li>Experience of working with a child-led approach.</li><li>Experience of working in a trauma-informed way.</li><li>Experience and knowledge of working with cared for children and young people living in foster and residential homes.</li><li>Using initiative and a proactive approach to progress and achieve a child or young person’s stated aims.</li><li>To have had experience in working in a partnership with other professionals.</li></ul>We welcome applications from candidates who currently reside in the UK with established proof of right to work documentation. We are not able to offer sponsorship at this time for this role.To help us deliver and promote our Lifelong Links service, we are recruiting Coordinators to join our friendly team. If you do not currently hold a Lifelong Links qualification, we will offer relevant training opportunities.As a Lifelong Links Coordinator, you will need to be self-motivated, dynamic, tenacious and organised. We are looking for our Lifelong Links Coordinators to have the passion to ensure that our cared for children and young people have positive and loving support networks that they can rely on into adulthood.This job role is within the Health and Social Care Services, level HSC10 job profile. Please locate this via:Job profiles - Health and social careTo hear more about this opportunity please contact Hayley Brockwitz (<a href="mailto:hayley.brockwitz@hertfordshire.gov.uk" target="_blank">hayley.brockwitz@hertfordshire.gov.uk</a>)Interview Date: 19th and 20th November 2025Benefits of working for us<h4>How to apply</h4>As part of your application, please upload your most recent CV. Ensure your CV is up to date with your employment history (including any employment gaps), and including any training/qualifications. We encourage you to include examples of where you have demonstrated the requirements/criteria in the advert / job profile to allow the panel to fully recognise your skills and abilities. You will have the opportunity to include a short covering paragraph within your application to give us a little more information about your skills, knowledge, and experiences. Secondment This position is open to secondments. If you work for HCC or any other Local Authority and would like to be considered as a Secondment contract, please ensure you complete the&nbsp;Secondment Form&nbsp;as part of your application. If you do not, your application will be considered as a Fixed Term Contract only.<h4>Additional information</h4>Disability Confident We are proud to be a&nbsp;Disability Confident employer&nbsp;and guarantee an interview to anyone disclosing a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria for the post.Safeguarding This role has been identified as requiring a Disclosure &amp; Barring Service (DBS) check.Driving required You’ll need to have the ability to drive and/or travel around Hertfordshire, either using your own mode of transport or a company car to travel to other locations.English Fluency The ability to converse at ease with members of the public and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post (for those whose language is a signed language the provision of a sign language interpreter who speaks English to the necessary standard of fluency will be required).&nbsp;Further information about the legal requirement can be found here.





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Lifelong Links Coordinator

Job Title: Family Group Conference (FGC) Coordinator Starting Salary: £38,220 progressing to £41,771 per annum (pro rata for part time) Hours: 37.0 Location: CountywidePlease note we have 4 vacancies:<ul><li>2 covering the East and North of the County</li><li>2 covering the South and West of the County</li></ul>Contract Type: Permanent Directorate: Childrens Services<h4>About the team</h4>Hertfordshire has a well-established and accredited Family Group Conference (FGC) Service. We believe that those families open to Hertfordshire Children’s Services should be supported to come together, talk through concerns and find solutions from within their own networks at the earliest opportunity and that FGCs offer this possibility. The FGC is supported and facilitated by a trained and skilled coordinator, who helps the family prepare for the meeting and attends to support.To help us deliver and promote our Family Group Conference service, we are recruiting Coordinators to join our experienced, innovative and friendly team, where reflective, relationship-based and systemic practice is supported and encouraged.<h4>About the role</h4>As an FCG coordinator, you will be coordinating and facilitating Family Group Conferences which will involve direct work with children and families.&nbsp;As a coordinator you will need to be self-motivated, dynamic and organised, with an experience and passion to help empower children and families to come together and create a family plan, to support positive change.&nbsp;This role offers the opportunity to primarily work with and support adolescents and their families experiencing acute distress. &nbsp;&nbsp;<h4>About you</h4>Essential:<ul><li>Experience of working in children social care or a similar setting.</li><li>Experience of and commitment to delivering high quality work for families, children, and young people.</li><li>Direct experience of children and young peoples participation.</li><li>An understanding and ability to manage groups and meetings.</li><li>Ability to understand and manage complex family dynamics and needs of CYP.</li><li>To be able to demonstrate a commitment to the Family Group Conference model of practice, and a knowledge and commitment to a solution focused approach.</li><li>Ability to be flexible in your working hours, evenings and weekends may be required to meet the needs of this role.</li><li>This is an essential car user post. You will be required to provide a car for use in connection with the duties of this post and must be insured for business use.</li><li>Excellent communication skills with the confidence to engage with different partner agencies.</li><li>Proficient use of IT packages such as Microsoft office, excel, word, MS teams, email.</li><li>A commitment to anti-discriminatory practices in employment and service provision.</li></ul>Desirable:<ul><li>A knowledge of Family Group Conferencing would be helpful and if trained, this would be advantageous</li><li>A Social work qualification or professional equivalent qualification. You must be registered with SW England if you are Social Worker.</li><li>Experience of mediation, advocacy, and participation&nbsp;</li></ul>We welcome applications from candidates who currently reside in the UK with established proof of right to work documentation. We are not able to offer sponsorship at this time for this role.This job role is within the Health and Social Care Services, level HSC10 job profile. Please locate this via:Job profiles - Health and social careTo hear more about this opportunity please contact Anna LeVesconte (<a href="mailto:anna.levesconte@hertfordshire.gov.uk" target="_blank">anna.levesconte@hertfordshire.gov.uk</a>) or Louise Hagger (<a href="mailto:louise.hagger@hertfordshire.gov.uk" target="_blank">louise.hagger@hertfordshire.gov.uk</a>)Benefits of working for us<h4>How to apply</h4>As part of your application, please upload your most recent CV. Ensure your CV is up to date with your employment history (including any employment gaps), and including any training/qualifications. We encourage you to include examples of where you have demonstrated the requirements/criteria in the advert / job profile to allow the panel to fully recognise your skills and abilities. You will have the opportunity to include a short covering paragraph within your application to give us a little more information about your skills, knowledge, and experiences. <h4>Additional information</h4>Disability Confident We are proud to be a&nbsp;Disability Confident employer&nbsp;and guarantee an interview to anyone disclosing a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria for the post.Safeguarding This role has been identified as requiring a Disclosure &amp; Barring Service (DBS) check.Driving required You’ll need to have the ability to drive and/or travel around Hertfordshire, either using your own mode of transport or a company car to travel to other locations.English Fluency The ability to converse at ease with members of the public and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post (for those whose language is a signed language the provision of a sign language interpreter who speaks English to the necessary standard of fluency will be required).&nbsp;Further information about the legal requirement can be found here.





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Anti-Social Behaviour Officer
£27,567 to £30,403 inclusive annual salary + up to 19.7 percent employer pension contribution, plus essential car user allowance
Permanent
Part time, 24 hours per week
Flexible working options
P2420
Do you have an interest in helping vulnerable individuals and want to make a practical difference to improving the quality of people’s lives?

About the role
This is an excellent opportunity to provide a front-line response to reports of serious anti-social behaviour, domestic abuse, safeguarding and other community safety issues. Our Anti-Social Behaviour Team is a small, high performing team which deals with the above issues, along with our duties under Prevent, Modern Day Slavery, Hate Crimes and the Community Safety Partnership. This vacancy would give you the ideal opportunity to provide a front-line response and support Council tenants that report serious anti-social behaviour, domestic abuse, safeguarding and other community safety issues.
About you&nbsp;
You will be working closely with our colleagues in our Housing Management team, the Police, Social Services and other partner agencies. We are looking for an experienced individual to join our team with direct case management expertise of handing complex cases involving anti-social behaviour, and domestic abuse or safeguarding – either with a local authority or a social housing provider. There is a lot of autonomy in this role and its best suited to a candidate that can work proactively on their own initiative handling a demanding caseload.
St Albans is a unique English Cathedral City with a colourful history which can be seen in the Roman remains and variety of beautiful architecture, heritage sites and conservation areas. Set within green belt, off the M25, A1M and M1 the District includes a cathedral, vibrant city centre and thriving villages. Our centrally located offices in the city are near to the station (London St Pancras 20 minutes), shops and restaurants. In short it is <a href="https://www.enjoystalbans.com/" target="_blank">a great place to live and work</a>.&nbsp;
In addition to working within a great team and a comprehensive salary you will have access to:&nbsp;
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<li>26.5 days basic annual leave (increasing with service) + bank holidays.&nbsp;Please note: annual leave will be pro-rated for anyone who does not have a standard full-&nbsp;time pattern of 37 hours over 5 days, e.g. part-timers&nbsp;</li>
<li>Local Government Pension Scheme with current employer contribution up to 19.7 percent employer contributions&nbsp;&nbsp;</li>
<li>Flexible working options&nbsp;&nbsp;</li>
<li>Staff Parking Permit&nbsp;</li>
<li>Reimbursement of professional fees&nbsp;</li>
<li>Comprehensive development and training&nbsp;</li>
<li>Discounted membership at selected local sports and fitness centres&nbsp;</li>
<li>Access to discounts and benefits via online platform</li>
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Additional Information&nbsp;
Disability Confident: We are proud to be a <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/disability-confident-guidance-for-levels-1-2-and-3/level-2-disability-confident-employer" target="_blank">Disability Confident employer</a> and guarantee an interview to anyone disclosing a disability whose application meets all the essential criteria for the post.
Safeguarding: This post is subject to a Basic Disclosure Check.&nbsp;
English Fluency: The ability to converse at ease with members of the public and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post (for those whose language is a signed language the provision of a sign language interpreter who speaks English to the necessary standard of fluency will be required). <a href="https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/573013/english_language_requirement_public_sector_workers_code_of_practice_2016.pdf" target="_blank">Further information about the legal requirement can be found here.</a>&nbsp;
For an informal discussion, please contact Kellie Kelley on (01727) 819566.
A detailed job description and person specification are published on the advert for this role. The person specification sets out the criteria we use to assess applicants. The Council reserves the right to reject applicants at the shortlisting stage, where the application process has not been completed correctly. &nbsp;
For full details and to learn more about us visit <a href="https://www.stalbans.gov.uk/jobs-and-careers" target="_blank">Jobs and Careers</a> or email <a href="mailto:recruitment@stalbans.gov.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@stalbans.gov.uk</a> or telephone (01727) 819251 stating your details and the post reference number.&nbsp;
Closing date for applications: &nbsp;14 November 2025
Interviews are scheduled for w/c: 1 December 2025
NOTE:  Interviews are conducted throughout the application process.  We reserve the right to close the vacancy at an earlier date and we strongly encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible.&nbsp;

Anti-Social Behaviour Officer

Job Title: Supported Living &amp; Short Breaks Manager Starting Salary: £48,226 per annum Hours: 37 Location: Stevenage Contract Type: Fixed Term or Secondment opportunity for 9 months Directorate: Adult Care ServicesSecondment This position is open to secondments. If you work for HCC or any other Local Authority and would like to be considered as a Secondment contract, please ensure you complete the Secondment Form as part of your application. If you do not, your application will be considered as a Fixed Term Contract only.<h4>About the team</h4>Scarborough house is a Supported Living and Short Break service offering support to adults with learning disabilities and varying disabilities such as epilepsy, physical disabilities and sensory impairments. The Short Break service is a CQC registered 7 bedded service. The Supported Living service is made up of 3 different Bungalow’s on site supporting a total of 16 adults across the service.The ethos of the service is to enable people who live or stay at Scarborough house to have full and varied lives whilst supporting and promoting their independence.We are currently looking to offer this opportunity to a person who has some managerial experience and wants to further their career in a dynamic setting. The manager is required to oversee the operational management of this service and collaboratively better the lives of the people we support. As the service manager, you will be required to register with the Care Quality Commission, be accountable for ensuring the safe and effective delivery of the service and will be responsible for meeting required standards of staffing, in accordance with the Health &amp; Social Care Act 2008 (Regulated Activities) Regulations 2014.<h4>About the role</h4><ul><li>To manage support for adults with disabilities whilst taking responsibility for all practice and ongoing support planning, ensuring all staff are aware of and meet the requirements of the Care Quality Commission.</li><li>Lead effective communication and liaison with Social Work Teams, Community Learning Disability Teams (CLDT), Health Professionals, Brokerage team, other service managers, and transition teams working with young adults.</li><li>Build positive relationships with people utilising the service, their families and carers.</li><li>Developing and empowering staff to support adults with disabilities, of which, some are extremely complex.</li><li>You will monitor staff performance, provide support, recognise talent, and implement appropriate individual career and development plans.</li><li>Responsible for advising on and developing policies, procedures, and operational systems to reflect the aims and objectives of the service.</li><li>Responsible for personnel and employee relations, including grievances, ill health, and disciplinary procedures. Responsibility for the recruitment and induction of all staff in line with the General Social Work Council Code of Practice and Care Standards Act 2000.</li></ul><h4>About you</h4>Essential:<ul><li>RQF (Formerly QCF) Level 4 in Health and Social Care or equivalent.</li><li>CQC Registration with the service if application is successful</li><li>Managerial experience in a social care setting</li><li>Experience of working within regulatory body frameworks ie CQC or PAMMS</li><li>Experience working with adults with disabilities</li><li>Experience with grievances, ill health, and disciplinary procedures</li><li>Experience with recruitment</li></ul>We welcome applications from candidates who currently reside in the UK with established proof of right to work documentation. We are not able to offer sponsorship at this time for this role.This job role is within the Health and Social Care Services, level HSC12 job profile. Please locate this via:Job profiles - Health and social careIf you would like to arrange an informal chat about the role, please feel free to call Karen Matthews, Group Manager on 07812 323049 or <a href="mailto:karen.matthews@hertfordshire.gov.uk" target="_blank">karen.matthews@hertfordshire.gov.uk</a>Interview Date: 19 November 2025Benefits of working for us<h4>How to apply</h4>As part of your application, please upload your most recent CV. Ensure your CV is up to date with your employment history (including any employment gaps), and including any training/qualifications. We encourage you to include examples of where you have demonstrated the requirements/criteria in the advert / job profile to allow the panel to fully recognise your skills and abilities. You will have the opportunity to include a short covering paragraph within your application to give us a little more information about your skills, knowledge, and experiences. Secondment This position is open to secondments. If you work for HCC or any other Local Authority and would like to be considered as a Secondment contract, please ensure you complete the Secondment Form as part of your application. If you do not, your application will be considered as a Fixed Term Contract only.<h4>Additional information</h4>Disability Confident We are proud to be a&nbsp;Disability Confident employer&nbsp;and guarantee an interview to anyone disclosing a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria for the post.Safeguarding This role has been identified as requiring a Disclosure &amp; Barring Service (DBS) check.English Fluency The ability to converse at ease with members of the public and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post (for those whose language is a signed language the provision of a sign language interpreter who speaks English to the necessary standard of fluency will be required).&nbsp;Further information about the legal requirement can be found here.





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Job Title: Skills Specialist Starting Salary: £38,220 progressing to £41,771 per annum (pro rata for part time) Hours: 37 Location: Stevenage Contract Type:&nbsp;Fixed Term until 31st August 2026 Directorate: Growth &amp; Environment<h4>About the team</h4>Hertfordshire Futures is a dynamic partnership between businesses and the public sector, driving sustainable economic growth across the county. It is the leading voice for the Hertfordshire’s economy, setting the strategic direction to accelerate business growth, job creation, innovation and investment.The Skills team are responsible for delivery of several flagship skills programmes including: Hertfordshire Opportunities and HOP (Hertfordshire Opportunities Portal), Skills Bootcamps and other skills related projects.&nbsp; The team are responsible for supporting employers to assess their workforce development needs, signpost to local solutions and enable employers to connect with local skills and talent through the Hertfordshire Careers Hub and the Connect to Work programme.&nbsp; The role will be promoting skills across a range of different sectors including professional services, film and TV, hospitality, health and social care, life sciences, technology, construction and the built environment.<h4>About the role</h4>This role is focused on delivering impactful skills-based programmes and initiatives, aligned with strategic priorities and stakeholder needs. You will be responsible for generating employer engagement opportunities and maximising relationships with both new and existing clients. A key part of the role involves managing a caseload of employers, identifying their current and future skills needs, and raising the profile of Hertfordshire’s skills solutions.You will provide an account management service, signposting and facilitating referrals to a wide range of skills, employment, and careers solutions. As a champion of technical education and inclusive employment, you will develop excellent knowledge of the local offer and build strong relationships with Hertfordshire’s skills and employment providers.In addition to core responsibilities, the role may include involvement in cross-functional projects related to skills development and stakeholder relationships within construction and the built environment. This will require the ability to manage projects effectively, communicate clearly with a range of stakeholders, analyse data and monitor and report on progress to support continuous improvement. The role demands strong organisational skills, a proactive mindset, and the ability to work collaboratively across teams and sectors to support strategic goals.This is a varied and rewarding role for someone who thrives on collaboration, innovation and making a real difference to Hertfordshire’s skills landscape.<h4>About you</h4>Essential:<ul><li>Experience in sales, employer engagement, lead generation, and networking</li><li>Ability to develop strong relationships with referral partners, training providers, and employers and be able to facilitate positive change</li><li>Strong level of local knowledge and connection, with the credibility to engage effectively with stakeholders</li><li>A good understanding of the skills and employment landscape including careers education and programmes for residents with barriers to employment, and awareness of challenges and opportunities</li><li>Knowledge and experience of skills solutions available to businesses, including apprenticeships, technical education, employment programmes, and qualifications</li><li>An understanding of the construction industry and developer employment and skills plans would be desirable</li><li>Ability to manage, monitor, analyse data and contribute to cross-functional projects</li><li>Strong organisational skills and attention to detail</li><li>Confidence to represent Hertfordshire Futures programmes at events and promote advocacy to our programmes</li><li>Be able to identify case study opportunities, good news stories and promote opportunities.</li></ul>We welcome applications from candidates who currently reside in the UK with established proof of right to work documentation. We are not able to offer sponsorship at this time for this role.This job role is within the Programme and Project, level PRO10 job profile. Please locate this via:Job profiles: Project &amp; programmeTo hear more about this opportunity please contact Claire Scarisbrick, Skills Delivery Manager:&nbsp; <a href="mailto:Claire.scarisbrick@hertfordshirefutures.co.uk" target="_blank">Claire.scarisbrick@hertfordshirefutures.co.uk</a> for an informal discussion about the role.Interview Date: w/c 17th November 2025Benefits of working for us<h4>How to apply</h4>As part of your application, please upload your most recent CV. Ensure your CV is up to date with your employment history (including any employment gaps), and including any training/qualifications. We encourage you to include examples of where you have demonstrated the requirements/criteria in the advert / job profile to allow the panel to fully recognise your skills and abilities. You will have the opportunity to include a short covering paragraph within your application to give us a little more information about your skills, knowledge, and experiences. Secondment This position is open to secondments. If you work for HCC or any other Local Authority and would like to be considered as a Secondment contract, please ensure you complete the&nbsp;Secondment Form&nbsp;as part of your application. If you do not, your application will be considered as a Fixed Term Contract only.<h4>Additional information</h4>Disability Confident We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer and guarantee an interview to anyone disclosing a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria for the post.Safeguarding This role has been identified as requiring a Disclosure &amp; Barring Service (DBS) check.English Fluency The ability to converse at ease with members of the public and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post (for those whose language is a signed language the provision of a sign language interpreter who speaks English to the necessary standard of fluency will be required). Further information about the legal requirement can be found here.





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Skills Specialist

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



Post:&nbsp; Technical Officer (REF: TO)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 
Salary: Starting salary £38,518.48 per annum 
Hours: 37 Hours per week
Bishops’ College/Hybrid
Broxbourne is a very attractive, vibrant place to work with excellent connections to London and the rest of the country. Our busy Environmental Health team is committed to improving the quality of life of our residents and we want to recruit an excellent communicator and problem solver who is keen to join a team at the forefront of the latest initiatives in the environmental field. They will be involved in the full range of environmental health activities, including:
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<li>Environmental protection – pollution control, planning consultations, statutory nuisance and general public health complaints</li>
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<li>Food and Health and Safety in commercial premises, health promotion, infectious diseases and licensing activities</li>
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<li>Housing and Residential – providing private sector housing advice and investigations.</li>
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Applicants are expected to have a NEBOSH general certificate and must have some experience of all or some aspects of this work. We welcome applications from experienced Technical Officers or new Technical Officers just starting on their career journey. They must hold a full valid driving licence and be willing to work on a rota basis to cover our out of hours noise service.
The ability to converse at ease with members of the public and provide advice in fluent English is essential in this post.

We have adopted the core values of Teamwork, Innovation, Effectiveness and Respect (TIER). 
The values and their underlying behaviours, demonstrate our commitment to providing excellent customer care, working in a joined up way, showing respect at all times and looking at innovation and forward thinking solutions. We pride ourselves on recruiting, developing and retaining talent who share this commitment.

We are committed to safer recruitment, safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
The benefits package includes generous leave entitlement, a full training and development programme, membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme and free membership to the Council’s local leisure centres, which includes free access to gyms, swimming pools, fitness classes, racket sport sessions, a health suite and a range of generous discounts across other leisure and culture services.
Broxbourne Council is an Equal Opportunities employer.

Details and application forms for all job vacancies are listed on the Council’s website.
Application forms must be submitted online by 23 November 2025 (quoting the above reference).
Borough Offices, Bishops’ College, Churchgate, Cheshunt, Hertfordshire, EN8 9XQ.
Telephone: 01992 785509, Email: <a href="mailto:personnel@broxbourne.gov.uk" target="_blank">personnel@broxbourne.gov.uk</a>
Website: <a href="http://www.broxbourne.gov.uk" target="_blank">www.broxbourne.gov.uk</a>

Borough of Broxbourne

Technical Officer – Environmental Health

Job Title: Registration Officer Starting Salary: £31,537 opportunity to progress to £34,434 per annum (pro rata for part time) Hours: 14.5,Wednesdays and Fridays Location: Hatfield Contract Type: Permanent Directorate: Resources<h4>About the team</h4>An exciting opportunity to join the busy team of Registrars at Hatfield Register Office. We are looking for a highly motivated, enthusiastic and organised person to join us in delivering this vital service to the people of Hertfordshire.<h4>About the role</h4>The role involves registering key life events such as births, deaths and marriages. It also involves taking notices of marriage and conducting Marriages and Civil Partnerships, both in the register office and at licenced venues in the area.You will be working in a busy office with a schedule of face-to-face appointments with members of the public. You will need to use excellent communication skills to extract key information and ensure the accuracy of the data recorded. You will also need strong presentation skills in order to be able to conduct ceremonies ranging from intimate celebrations to those with hundreds of guests.There may be an opportunity to join the weekend ceremonies team and be paid sessional fees for weekend ceremony work.Excellent interpersonal and presentation skills are essential. A good standard of general education is required, but previous experience is not essential as full training will be given to the right candidate.<h4>About you</h4>Essential:<ul><li>Ability to understand complicated and detailed legislation, rules and procedures and interpret them to customers in emotional and sensitive situations.</li><li>Administrative skills – Must be able record facts and figures accurately,</li><li>Good standard of English and numeracy and the ability to write legibly and to spell correctly</li><li>Good ICT skills – proficient in the use of MS Teams, Word.</li><li>Good Organisational Skills – Ability to organise the work efficiently.</li><li>Good Planning Skills – ability to plan your day, week as necessary.</li><li>Attention to detail methodical approach</li></ul>Desirable:<ul><li>Strong public speaking skills</li><li>Ability to work effectively as part of a team.</li><li>Registration experience with a sound knowledge of registration Law.</li></ul>This is an excellent opportunity for anyone with a commitment to delivering key life events to the most exacting standards at times of the greatest significant to our customers. &nbsp;We welcome applications from candidates who currently reside in the UK with established proof of right to work documentation. We are not able to offer sponsorship at this time for this role.This job role is within the Regulatory Services, level REG8 job profile. Please locate this via:Job profiles - Regulatory servicesTo hear more about this opportunity please contact Danielle Lewis, <a href="mailto:danielle.lewis@hertfordshire.gov.uk" target="_blank">danielle.lewis@hertfordshire.gov.uk</a> for an informal discussion about the role.Interview Date: to be confirmed&nbsp;Benefits of working for us<h4>How to apply</h4>As part of your application, please upload your most recent CV. Ensure your CV is up to date with your employment history (including any employment gaps), and including any training/qualifications. We encourage you to include examples of where you have demonstrated the requirements/criteria in the advert / job profile to allow the panel to fully recognise your skills and abilities. You will have the opportunity to include a short covering paragraph within your application to give us a little more information about your skills, knowledge, and experiences. <h4>Additional information</h4>Disability Confident We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer and guarantee an interview to anyone disclosing a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria for the post.Safeguarding This role has been identified as requiring a Disclosure &amp; Barring Service (DBS) check.English Fluency The ability to converse at ease with members of the public and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post (for those whose language is a signed language the provision of a sign language interpreter who speaks English to the necessary standard of fluency will be required). Further information about the legal requirement can be found here.





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Job Title: Lease Car Administrator Starting Salary: £25,583 opportunity to progress to £28,141 per annum (pro rata for part time) Hours: 30.0 Location: Welwyn Garden City Contract Type:&nbsp;Permanent Directorate: Resources<h4>About the team</h4>This role provides an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic individual to join the Fleet Management Services Team at a time that we move towards a more sustainable fleet in support or our wider organisations ambition to be carbon neutral by 2030.&nbsp; Fleet Services manage a fleet of some 150 lease cars and 450 commercial vehicles.&nbsp; This role undertakes the administrative and reporting works associated with the lease cars on the fleet<h4>About the role</h4><ul><li>Ensure the processes and procedures for the provision of lease cars to HCC staff are adhered to.</li><li>Provide quotes for vehicles as requested and ensure that the prospective lease car drivers fully understand the contractual implications associated with taking lease car.</li><li>Work closely with Lease Car Financial Team ensuring that the information they require is supplied.</li><li>Regularly review, agree, and implement changes to the processes and procedures ensuring that these changes do not affect the integrity of the system. Ensure that paperwork associated with the provision of lease cars is completed and retained. Ensure that lease car drivers are fully aware of their responsibilities under the Lease Car Policy. Administer the provision of hire cars, MOT and renewal reminders and all other areas where client liaison is required.</li><li>Ensure that Jaama is continually up to date and that the integrity of the information within is not compromised.</li><li>Update insurance database, adding &amp; deleting as necessary</li><li>Manage the HCC, Greyfleet and lease car driver licence checking policy.</li><li>Develop and maintain knowledge of contract specifications ensuring a good working relationship is maintained with suppliers and customers.</li><li>Movement of cars on site and occasions where collection of cars offsite is required.</li></ul><h4>About you</h4>Essential:<ul><li>A good general level of education, including the use of software packages such as Microsoft Office.</li><li>Excellent communication skills and interpersonal skills with colleagues, while being equally comfortable with customers.</li><li>A keen attention to detail with the ability to input, manage update database and excel spreadsheets, reconcile issues and produce information and reports.</li></ul>Desirable:<ul><li>Knowledge of SAP and Jaama Finance Data Systems</li></ul>We welcome applications from candidates who currently reside in the UK with established proof of right to work documentation. We are not able to offer sponsorship at this time for this role.This job role is within the Business Support Services, level BUS6 job profile. Please locate this via:Job profiles: Business support servicesTo hear more about this opportunity please contact Sharon Scott Hibbert&nbsp; <a href="mailto:sharon.scott-hibbert@hertsfullstop.co.uk" target="_blank">sharon.scott-hibbert@hertsfullstop.co.uk</a>&nbsp;T: 01438 845455&nbsp; or Peter Brown,<dl><dd><a href="mailto:Peter.Brown@hertsfullstop.co.uk" target="_blank">Peter.Brown@hertsfullstop.co.uk</a>&nbsp;</dd><dt>Work Phone Number</dt><dd>01438 845452</dd><dt>Extension Number</dt><dt>Mobile Phone Number</dt><dd>for an informal discussion about the role.</dd></dl>Interview Date: w/c 17 November 2025Benefits of working for us<h4>How to apply</h4>As part of your application, please upload your most recent CV. Ensure your CV is up to date with your employment history (including any employment gaps), and including any training/qualifications. We encourage you to include examples of where you have demonstrated the requirements/criteria in the advert / job profile to allow the panel to fully recognise your skills and abilities. You will have the opportunity to include a short covering paragraph within your application to give us a little more information about your skills, knowledge, and experiences. <h4>Additional information</h4>Disability Confident We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer and guarantee an interview to anyone disclosing a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria for the post.Driving required You’ll need to have the ability to drive and/or travel around Hertfordshire, either using your own mode of transport or a company car to travel to other locations.English Fluency The ability to converse at ease with members of the public and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post (for those whose language is a signed language the provision of a sign language interpreter who speaks English to the necessary standard of fluency will be required). Further information about the legal requirement can be found here.





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2 year Fixed Term Contract Ref: IT052 The opportunity has arisen for this vacancy within the Data Team. You will provide a high-quality, front-line specialist service focused on data management and governance. You will assist in maintaining and improving the Council’s data quality, ensuring that information used across services is accurate, secure and reliable. You will be responsible for managing data projects, supporting the implementation of the Council’s data strategy, and helping to deliver a new strategic data platform. You will work closely with colleagues across all services to collect, cleanse, and structure data for reporting and analysis, supporting informed decision-making and operational delivery. We are seeking candidates with proven experience in using Power BI to develop insightful reports and dashboards, and with experience of working with GIS systems to support spatial analysis and data visualisation. The ability to build strong and productive relationships with colleagues and external partners is essential, along with excellent analytical, communication and problem-solving skills. You will have a strong attention to detail and the ability to meet defined performance targets within agreed timescales. A Basic check will be undertaken with the Disclosure and Barring Service to ensure that the successful candidate has no relevant . The deadline for applications will be midnight on the closing date shown in the advert details.

Dacorum Borough Council

Data Officer (2 Year Fixed Term)

Job Title: Head of Home Improvement Agency Starting Salary: £61,443 progressing to £68,775 per annum (pro rata for part time) Hours: 37 Location: Countywide Contract Type:&nbsp;Permanent Directorate: Adult Care Services<h4>About the team</h4>The Hertfordshire Home Improvement Agency (HHIA) is a fast-paced, multi-district partnership dedicated to enhancing the quality of lives through home adaptations and improvements.We're an innovative partnership with six districts coming together to provide a service that supports the independence of local residents. Working closely with local and central government, HHIA delivers high-quality services that promote independence and implement best practices.<h4>About the role</h4>This is a unique opportunity for a dedicated and proactive person join our fast-paced DFG adaptations and income generating service. We are looking for a highly motivated, enthusiastic, and organised person, who can deliver consistent high levels of managerial support. You will join a friendly, dedicated and inclusive team.You will be responsible for overseeing the planning, coordination, and execution of home adaptations and improvements, as well as liaising with stakeholders such as local councils, contractors, and the people we support.Key Responsibilities:<ul><li>Plan and manage the service’s operations, monitoring KPI’s to ensure adaptations are delivered on time and within budget.</li><li>Oversee a team of staff and contractors, including recruitment, training, and performance reviews.</li><li>Work with local and central government to secure funding and grants.</li><li>Provide high-quality advice and consultation services to Hertfordshire residents.</li><li>Ensure all work complies with relevant regulations and quality standards.</li><li>Prepare reports and updates for senior management, the Partnership Board and external stakeholders.</li><li>Identify opportunities, develop and implement strategic plans to take the Agency forward.</li><li>Ensure the Agency delivers to the Board’s expectations of quality, timescales and budget spend.</li></ul><h4>About you</h4>Essential:<ul><li>A degree in a relevant field (e.g., Business Management, Engineering) or equivalent experience</li><li>Strong leadership and management skills</li><li>Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities</li><li>Familiarity with home adaptations, Disabled Facilities Grants, building regulations and associated legislation</li><li>Budget management experience</li><li>Problem-solving skills and attention to detail</li></ul> Desirable:<ul><li>Experience of working with people with disabilities or long-term health conditions</li><li>Experience of applied use of social care legislation</li></ul>We welcome applications from candidates who currently reside in the UK with established proof of right to work documentation. We are not able to offer sponsorship at this time for this role.This job role is within the Health and Social Care Services, level HSC14 job profile. Please locate this via:Job profiles - Health and social careTo hear more about this opportunity please contact <a href="mailto:Catherine.Greenlaw@hertfordshire.gov.uk" target="_blank">Catherine.Greenlaw@hertfordshire.gov.uk</a>&nbsp; for an informal discussion about the role.Interview Date:11 or 12 December 2025Benefits of working for us<h4>How to apply</h4>As part of your application, please upload your most recent CV. Ensure your CV is up to date with your employment history (including any employment gaps), and including any training/qualifications. We encourage you to include examples of where you have demonstrated the requirements/criteria in the advert / job profile to allow the panel to fully recognise your skills and abilities. You will have the opportunity to include a short covering paragraph within your application to give us a little more information about your skills, knowledge, and experiences. <h4>Additional information</h4>Disability Confident We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer and guarantee an interview to anyone disclosing a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria for the post.English Fluency The ability to converse at ease with members of the public and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post (for those whose language is a signed language the provision of a sign language interpreter who speaks English to the necessary standard of fluency will be required). Further information about the legal requirement can be found here.





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Head of Home Improvement Agency

Job Title: Head of Highways Contracts &amp; Network Starting Salary: £84,421 progressing to £93,565 per annum - pay award pending Hours: 37 Location: Stevenage with hybrid working opportunities available Contract Type: Permanent Directorate: Growth &amp; Environment<h4>About the team</h4>As soon as people go out their front door to go to the shops, visit a friend, have something delivered or travel to work they all rely on the highway service. As a consequence, our elected members, residents and customers are at the centre of everything we do.The postholder leads a large and successful team which affects all the work of the Highways Service. &nbsp;The team has four main functions including:1. &nbsp; &nbsp;Highways Network Management – Delivering the authorities responsibilities and duties under the Traffic Management Act, New Roads and Streetworks Act, enforcement under the Highways Act and Road Traffic Regulations Act.2. &nbsp; &nbsp;Contract Management and Procurement- Managing the full suite of our Highway Contracts with an annual throughput of circa £100million.3. &nbsp; &nbsp;Service Development – Working across the service identifying opportunities for innovation and continual service evolution, including in technology, sustainability, social value and efficiency.4. &nbsp; &nbsp;Customer Engagement – Leading on the engagement with all our customers and members, setting service standards and delivering positive interactions.The team includes approximately 60 directly employed HCC people and further embedded resource provided by our professional services contract with Jacobs.This role is fundamental to the success of the Highways Service, and the postholder will need to develop positive relationships across numerous internal teams, with Members, and with our partners, Jacobs and Ringway. &nbsp;As a Head of Service, the postholder reports to the Director Highways and Strategic Operations and will be part of the Senior Management Board, responsible for the effective leadership, management and performance of the service.Required at an exciting time where we have recently procured our two main highway contracts, you will play a significant role in shaping the future Highway and Transport services in Hertfordshire, especially the areas you are responsible for. You will be the nominated Service Manager within our main contracts and will be accountable for the contract and performance management of the suite of highway contracts, directing provider resource to ensure value for money across the circa £100million per annum highway service.The successful candidate will also fulfil the role of the council’s Traffic Manager, acting independently to ensure we fulfil our responsibilities under the Traffic Management Act 2004, in particular demonstrating parity amongst all works promoters.<h4>About the role</h4><ul><li>Exercise positive, creative leadership to the Highways Service, as part of the Highways Senior Management Board, contributing to the governance of services procured by contract or delivered through partnerships with other public bodies.&nbsp;</li><li>Take the leading role in evolving and reviewing the Service and in managing future transformation.</li><li>You will support, develop, train and motivate four individuals in your direct line management, and oversee the work of over 60 people with a diverse range of skills working in different disciplines.</li><li>As Service Manager ensure all works and services procured through the contracts and deployment of funding deliver service outcomes, demonstrating due diligence, transparency and value for money, whilst identifying, promoting and delivering savings.</li><li>Develop, implement and maintain financial controls across all highways’ contracts. Ensure financial management and payment disciplines are maintained for works, services and staff under the post-holder’s direct and indirect line management control</li><li>Translate policies, strategies and service levels into services and programmes of work, and secure their delivery to meet HCC objectives, whilst providing value for money and customer service.</li><li>Keep contracts for works, services and supplies under review and determine the selection of contractors within framework arrangements. Lead the management and amendment of existing contracts and the development, testing and procurement of replacement contracts as necessary. Lead for Hertfordshire in joint contracting arrangements with other bodies including the Eastern Highways Alliance.</li><li>Keep policies, service levels and technical standards under review so that they comply with the law. Recommend service levels to Members which will meet HCC objectives, as far as resources allow, and having regard to codes of practice and developing best practice</li></ul><h4>About you</h4>Essential &nbsp;<ul><li>Significant demonstratable experience in highways including a thorough understanding of relevant legislation including (but not limited to) the Highways Act, New Roads and Streetworks Act, Traffic Management Act and Road Traffic Regulations Act.</li><li>Comprehensive understanding of current local and national highways and transport issues and associated legislation and practice and the roles and responsibilities of local authorities.</li><li>Demonstrable personnel management and leadership skills, including leading specialist technical functions, multi-disciplinary and collaborative teams and operational units.</li><li>Thorough understanding of contract procurement and management as well as project management processes, including the means to achieve effective and advantageous terms for HCC.</li><li>Familiarity with and proven competence for operating within a political environment.</li><li>Highly developed financial / budget management skills.&nbsp;</li><li>Excellent communications skills, demonstrable in a variety of media and a range of audiences</li></ul>Desirable <ul><li>Recognised degree-level qualification in Highways, Transportation or related discipline or a relevant equivalent, membership of a recognised and relevant professional body</li></ul>We welcome applications from candidates who currently reside in the UK with established proof of right to work documentation. We are not able to offer sponsorship at this time for this role.This job role is within the Organisational Leadership, level 16 job profile. Please locate this via:Job profiles - Organisational LeadershipTo hear more about this opportunity please contact&nbsp; for an informal discussion about the role.Interview Date: Week commencing 8th December 2025Benefits of working for us<h4>How to apply</h4>As part of your application, please upload your most recent CV. Ensure your CV is up to date with your employment history (including any employment gaps), and including any training/qualifications. We encourage you to include examples of where you have demonstrated the requirements/criteria in the advert / job profile to allow the panel to fully recognise your skills and abilities. You will have the opportunity to include a short covering paragraph within your application to give us a little more information about your skills, knowledge, and experiences. <h4>Additional information</h4>Disability Confident We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer and guarantee an interview to anyone disclosing a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria for the post.





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Head of Highways Contracts & Network

<h2>About the job</h2>Salary: £25,989 – £26,824 a year (pro rata for under 37hrs) Hours per week: Various Contract type: PermanentAre you a compassionate and experienced professional looking to make a difference in social care? Luton Council is looking for a Support Worker to join our dedicated team. This role involves advocating for individuals’ needs, supporting their daily care experience, and ensuring a safe, inclusive, and respectful environment.As a Support Worker, you’ll be part of a caring and dedicated team focused on improving wellbeing, independence and quality of life for individuals across our community.Key Responsibilities include: Individual Advocacy: Act as a strong advocate for individuals, ensuring their needs and preferences are respected in all aspects of their day care experience.Team Collaboration: Work effectively both independently and as part of a team, ensuring seamless care delivery and support.Equality in Service: Recognise and address any discrimination in service delivery or in the workplace, taking appropriate action as needed.Community Knowledge: Apply your understanding of the challenges facing individuals with learning disabilities and work to meet their unique needs.Please note this role does not attract sponsorship. Previous applicants need not re-apply for this post.&nbsp;<h2>About you</h2>You’re someone who thrives on making a difference and brings empathy, energy and a team spirit to everything you do.Essential Skills and Requirements:Experience: Demonstrable background in community work or social care services, in either a paid or voluntary capacity.Flexible Working: Your hours will be between 9 – 5 and flexibility with start and end times to meet service needs, however, your manager will discuss with you your confirmed start and end times. In a case of service wide disruption, willingness to work shifts, including split-shifts, sleep-in, and waking night duties.Mobility: Ability to travel across multiple locations to support service demands.Health &amp; Safety: Physical capability to lift, move, and handle individuals and equipment using appropriate aids, in line with Health and Safety regulations after training.Communication: Strong spoken English skills to effectively converse with the public and provide accurate advice.Education and training: Have or be willing to work towards a QCF Level 3 in CareUnderstand the needs of people with learning disabilities and approach your work with fairness and inclusion at its core.This is a public facing role so you’ll need to show off your fluency in speaking and writing English<h2>About us</h2>Our ambitious Luton 2040 Vision – that no-one in Luton will have to live in poverty – is at the heart of everything we do. We recognise that our people are remarkable, talented, committed and passionate about serving our residents.The people of Luton depend heavily on this council – and that means our workforce! Are you ready to realise the remarkable and help us deliver our vision?We welcome applications from all sections of the community and are committed to developing a workforce that reflects the diversity of our borough<h2>Application Process</h2>Because of the nature of this job, it will be necessary for the appropriate level of criminal record disclosure to be undertaken. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore applicants are required to declare all unspent cautions and convictions; and also any adult cautions (simple or conditional), and spent convictions that are not protected as defined by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2020). A person’s criminal record will not in itself prevent a person from being appointed to this post. Applicants will not be refused posts because of offences which are not relevant to, and do not place them at or make them a risk in, the role for which they are applying. However in the event of the employment being taken up, any failure to disclose such offence, as detailed above, will result in dismissal or disciplinary action by the Authority. On occasions, we may close a vacancy early due to a very high number of applications being received. <h2>Benefits</h2>We offer a range of excellent staff benefits which include: - From 25 to 32 days’ annual leave: linked to length of service and grade - Buying annual leave scheme: buy up to 20 days additional annual leave - Career Pathways: step up in your career or move into a specialist area - Pension scheme: with generous employer contributions of up to 20.2 per cent (at July 2023) and 3x salary death in service grant - Generous relocation package: up to £8,000 (subject to eligibility) - Employee Assistance Programme: a free, 24/7 confidential counselling and wellbeing support service available to all employees, their partner or spouse and dependent children over 16 still living at home - Work/life balance: flexible working options including working from home where possible. We welcome requests for flexible working arrangements including part-time hours and alternative working patterns - Training and support: unlimited access to development courses, mentoring and support and clear career pathways - Staff offers: includes discounts on your MOT, gym and fitness, restaurants and salons - Arriva Travel Club: great value savings on local bus travel<h2>How to apply</h2>We understand that job applications take time and effort, but a high-quality application shows that you are professional with a good attention to detail. The recruiting manager may receive a number of applications for each job advertised so you want yours to stand out! Our ‘How to apply' page has more tips to help with your application:&nbsp;<a href="https://m.luton.gov.uk/Page/Show/Jobs_and_careers/recruitment/Pages/How-to-apply.aspx" target="_blank">How to apply</a><h2>Available documents</h2>Attached documents are available under links. Clicking a document link will initialize its download.<ul><li><a href="https://emea3.recruitmentplatform.com/tlk/pages/fo/download_job_file.jsp?ID=PSKFK026203F3VBQB686G8N7P&amp;nDocumentID=1559480&amp;ptId=11965" target="_blank">download: L3 Support Worker Day Opportunities 1103340INQ 202111 Nov21.doc</a></li><li><a href="https://emea3.recruitmentplatform.com/tlk/pages/fo/download_job_file.jsp?ID=PSKFK026203F3VBQB686G8N7P&amp;nDocumentID=1559481&amp;ptId=11965" target="_blank">download: Luton_Values_Flyer.pdf</a></li><li><a href="https://emea3.recruitmentplatform.com/tlk/pages/fo/download_job_file.jsp?ID=PSKFK026203F3VBQB686G8N7P&amp;nDocumentID=1559483&amp;ptId=11965" target="_blank">download: ASC+Map-compressed.pdf</a></li></ul>





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Luton Borough Council

Support Worker

<h2>About the job</h2>Salary: £27,254– £29,540 a year pro rata Hours per week: 37 or 20 hours a week Contract type: PermanentAre you a compassionate and experienced professional looking to make a difference in social care? Luton Council is looking for a Senior Support Worker to join our dedicated team. This role involves advocating for individuals’ needs, supporting their daily care experience, and ensuring a safe, inclusive, and respectful environment.In this rewarding and varied role, you'll take the lead in delivering high-quality support that puts people first.Key Responsibilities include: Individual Advocacy: Act as a strong advocate for individuals, ensuring their needs and preferences are respected in all aspects of their day care experience.Team Collaboration: Work effectively both independently and as part of a team, ensuring seamless care delivery and support.Equality in Service: Recognise and address any discrimination in service delivery or in the workplace, taking appropriate action as needed.Community Knowledge: Apply your understanding of the challenges facing individuals with learning disabilities and work to meet their unique needs.Please note this role does not attract sponsorship. If you have previously applied for this post, applicants need not re-apply.&nbsp;<h2>About you</h2>Essential Skills and Requirements:Experience: Demonstrable background in community work or social care services, in either a paid or voluntary capacity.Flexible Working: Your hours will be between 9 – 5 and flexibility with start and end times to meet service needs, however, your manager will discuss with you your confirmed start and end times. In a case of service wide disruption, willingness to work shifts, including split-shifts, sleep-in, and waking night duties.Mobility: Ability to travel across multiple locations to support service demands.Health &amp; Safety: Physical capability to lift, move, and handle individuals and equipment using appropriate aids, in line with Health and Safety regulations after training.Communication: Strong spoken English skills to effectively converse with the public and provide accurate advice.Education and training: Have or be willing to work towards a QCF Level 3 in Care<h2>About us</h2>Our ambitious Luton 2040 Vision&nbsp;– that no-one in Luton will have to live in poverty – is at the heart of everything we do. We recognise that our people are remarkable, talented, committed and passionate about serving our residents.The people of Luton depend heavily on this council – and that means our workforce! Are you ready to realise the remarkable and help us deliver our vision?We welcome applications from all sections of the community and are committed to developing a workforce that&nbsp;reflects the diversity of our borough<h2>Application process</h2>Because of the nature of this job, it will be necessary for the appropriate level of criminal record disclosure to be undertaken. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore applicants are required to declare all unspent cautions and convictions; and also any adult cautions (simple or conditional), and spent convictions that are not protected as defined by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2020). A person’s criminal record will not in itself prevent a person from being appointed to this post. Applicants will not be refused posts because of offences which are not relevant to, and do not place them at or make them a risk in, the role for which they are applying. However in the event of the employment being taken up, any failure to disclose such offence, as detailed above, will result in dismissal or disciplinary action by the Authority.On occasions, we may close a vacancy early due to a very high number of applications being received.<h2>Additional information</h2>We offer a range of excellent staff benefits which include: <ul><li>From 25&nbsp;to 32&nbsp;days’ annual leave:&nbsp;linked to length of service and grade</li><li>Buying annual leave scheme:&nbsp;buy up to 20 days additional annual leave</li><li>Career Pathways:&nbsp;step up in your career or move into a specialist area</li><li>Pension scheme:&nbsp;with generous employer contributions of up to&nbsp;20.2 per cent (at July 2023) and 3x salary death in service grant</li><li>Generous relocation package:&nbsp;up to £8,000 (subject to eligibility)</li><li>Employee Assistance Programme:&nbsp;a free, 24/7 confidential counselling and wellbeing support service available to all employees, their partner or spouse and dependent children over 16 still living at home</li><li>Work/life balance:&nbsp;flexible working options including working from home where possible. We welcome requests for flexible working arrangements including part-time hours and alternative working patterns</li><li>Training and support:&nbsp;unlimited access to development courses, mentoring and support and clear career pathways</li><li>Staff offers:&nbsp;includes discounts on your MOT, gym and fitness, restaurants and salons</li><li>Arriva Travel Club:&nbsp;great value savings on local bus travel</li><li>Friday Funday Socials -&nbsp;One Friday every 2 months where we encourage our staff to get together to socialise after work</li></ul><h2>Available documents</h2>Attached documents are available under links. Clicking a document link will initialize its download.<ul><li><a href="https://emea3.recruitmentplatform.com/tlk/pages/fo/download_job_file.jsp?ID=PSKFK026203F3VBQB686G8N7P&amp;nDocumentID=1564102&amp;ptId=11964" target="_blank">download: L4 Senior Support Worker - Day Opportunities PREF103587 202209 sept22.pdf</a></li><li><a href="https://emea3.recruitmentplatform.com/tlk/pages/fo/download_job_file.jsp?ID=PSKFK026203F3VBQB686G8N7P&amp;nDocumentID=1564103&amp;ptId=11964" target="_blank">download: ASC+Map-compressed.pdf</a></li><li><a href="https://emea3.recruitmentplatform.com/tlk/pages/fo/download_job_file.jsp?ID=PSKFK026203F3VBQB686G8N7P&amp;nDocumentID=1564104&amp;ptId=11964" target="_blank">download: Luton_Values_Flyer.pdf</a></li></ul>





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Senior Support Worker

<h2>About the job</h2>Salary: £33,143 – £36,363 a year plus £963 essential car user allowance Hours per week: 37 Contract type: Permanent&nbsp;Are you passionate about making a meaningful difference in the lives of children and young people with vision impairment? Do you have the skills and experience to deliver specialist training that promotes independence, mobility, and independent living skills?If so, we invite you to apply for the role of Habilitation Officer within our dynamic and supportive team in Luton.As a Habilitation Officer, you will play a vital role in supporting children and young people (CYP) with vision impairment, including those with additional disabilities, to develop essential life skills. You will assess individual needs and deliver tailored habilitation programmes that focus on orientation, mobility, independent living, and travel skills.Your work will promote inclusion, accessibility, and confidence across home, school, and public environments. You will work collaboratively across the Passenger Transport Unit and the Special Educational Needs Service, contributing to the development and implementation of borough-wide SEN policies.Your role will be guided by national standards including the Curriculum Framework for Children and Young People with Vision Impairment (CFVI) and HAB Standards, ensuring best practice and statutory compliance. Key Responsibilities Coordinate and deliver habilitation training programmes for CYP with vision impairment.Conduct environmental access audits and risk assessments to ensure safe and effective training. Support CYP during transitions between educational settings, promoting independence and confidence.Liaise with families, schools, and professionals to ensure consistent and complementary support. Maintain accurate records and contribute to service development through regular review and evaluation.Provide training and guidance to parents/carers and other stakeholders. Promote awareness of habilitation services through training and outreach. work with the Independent Travel Training team to assist in delivering this training to those learners with Visual ImpairmentsPlease note this role does not attract sponsorship.<h2>About you</h2>What We’re Looking ForEssential:Experience working with CYP and teaching new skills.Proven ability to deliver person-centred, outcome-focused training programmes.Knowledge of mobility and habilitation services, vision impairment registration, and relevant legislation. Strong communication skills and ability to work independently and collaboratively. Degree or diploma in Rehabilitation Work or equivalent, with evidence of ongoing professional development.Desirable:Experience working with CYP with dual sensory loss or additional needs.Professional expertise in habilitation work and knowledge of BSL or other communication systems.Registration with professional bodies such as HABVI(UK) or RWPN.<h2>About us</h2>Our ambitious&nbsp;Luton 2040 Vision&nbsp;– that no-one in Luton will have to live in poverty – is at the heart of everything we do. We recognise that our people are remarkable, talented, committed and passionate about serving our residents.The people of Luton depend heavily on this council – and that means our workforce! Are you ready to realise the remarkable and help us deliver our vision?We welcome applications from all sections of the community and are committed to developing a workforce that&nbsp;reflects the diversity of our borough<h2>Application Process</h2>Because of the nature of this job, it will be necessary for the appropriate level of criminal record disclosure to be undertaken. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore applicants are required to declare all unspent cautions and convictions; and also any adult cautions (simple or conditional), and spent convictions that are not protected as defined by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2020). A person’s criminal record will not in itself prevent a person from being appointed to this post. Applicants will not be refused posts because of offences which are not relevant to, and do not place them at or make them a risk in, the role for which they are applying. However in the event of the employment being taken up, any failure to disclose such offence, as detailed above, will result in dismissal or disciplinary action by the Authority. On occasions, we may close a vacancy early due to a very high number of applications being received. <h2>Benefits</h2>We offer a range of excellent staff benefits which include: - From 25 to 32 days’ annual leave: linked to length of service and grade - Buying annual leave scheme: buy up to 20 days additional annual leave - Career Pathways: step up in your career or move into a specialist area - Pension scheme: with generous employer contributions of up to 20.2 per cent (at July 2023) and 3x salary death in service grant - Generous relocation package: up to £8,000 (subject to eligibility) - Employee Assistance Programme: a free, 24/7 confidential counselling and wellbeing support service available to all employees, their partner or spouse and dependent children over 16 still living at home - Work/life balance: flexible working options including working from home where possible. We welcome requests for flexible working arrangements including part-time hours and alternative working patterns - Training and support: unlimited access to development courses, mentoring and support and clear career pathways - Staff offers: includes discounts on your MOT, gym and fitness, restaurants and salons - Arriva Travel Club: great value savings on local bus travel<h2>How to apply</h2>We understand that job applications take time and effort, but a high-quality application shows that you are professional with a good attention to detail. The recruiting manager may receive a number of applications for each job advertised so you want yours to stand out! Our ‘How to apply' page has more tips to help with your application:&nbsp;<a href="https://m.luton.gov.uk/Page/Show/Jobs_and_careers/recruitment/Pages/How-to-apply.aspx" target="_blank">How to apply</a><h2>Available documents</h2>Attached documents are available under links. Clicking a document link will initialize its download.<ul><li><a href="https://emea3.recruitmentplatform.com/tlk/pages/fo/download_job_file.jsp?ID=PSKFK026203F3VBQB686G8N7P&amp;nDocumentID=1619219&amp;ptId=11962" target="_blank">download: Habilitation Officer JD&amp;PS.pdf</a></li><li><a href="https://emea3.recruitmentplatform.com/tlk/pages/fo/download_job_file.jsp?ID=PSKFK026203F3VBQB686G8N7P&amp;nDocumentID=1619220&amp;ptId=11962" target="_blank">download: Luton_Values_Flyer.pdf</a></li></ul>





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Habilitation Officer

<h4>Field1</h4>Job Title: Business Support Supervisors Starting Salary: £34,434 opportunity to progress to £37,280 Hours: up to 37 hours Location: Hertfordshire Office Base East - Stevenage, West - Apsley&nbsp; Contract Type: Permanent Directorate: Resources<h4>About the team</h4>Do you enjoy working in a fast-paced environment, supervising a small team to provide an excellent business support service?  Do you thrive as a team-player and enjoy using your initiative to work independently?Our Business Support Service is looking for highly motivated, enthusiastic, and organised managers who can supervise a team to ensure that a high level of administrative support is provided to our departments.Our Business Support Service is looking for Business Support Supervisors who will be supervising a team within the Business Support service.Our Business Support Service is a centralised unit which has been formed to deliver a co-ordinated, consistent, and high-quality service supporting service delivery across the organisation. Business Support is critical to ensuring our departments can support services to our residents, and if you have great administrative skills and a strong customer focus, you could be part of it.You’ll be working as part of the central Business Support Service with more than 400 colleagues, and you’ll be supporting our departments to ensure they are able to deliver critical services to the residents of Hertfordshire.We have the following vacancies:Childrens Services - Child Protection Conference - Stevenage - 12 months Fixed Term/secondment - Maternity cover&nbsp;<h4>About the role</h4>Business Support Supervisors will:<ul><li>Be responsible for managing a team of business supporty staff to deliver Business Support activities and quality assure their work</li><li>Allocate work within the team based on requests from the Directorate or line manager</li><li>Proactively solve issues within the team, especially related to resource allocation and demand management, and escalate as needed</li><li>Support complex Business Support activities for the Directorate, particularly cross-council tasks, leveraging expereince and knowledge</li><li>Support career development of Senior Support Officers and Support Officers</li><li>Line manage both Senior Support Offiicers and Support Officers</li></ul><h4>About you</h4>Essential:<ul><li>Extensive experience of working in a previous administrative or support role, with strong knowledge of business support activities</li><li>Excellent organisational and multitasking skills</li><li>Strong communication and interpersonal abilities with a range of audiences</li><li>The ability to develop good working relationships with managers and staff and gain a good understanding of service areas to ensure you are supporting and advising them in the most effective way possible.</li><li>Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and other relevant software</li><li>Experience in working as part of a team in a fast-paced environment</li><li>A proven track record of establishing and improving business processes.</li><li>Ability to plan own work over short timescales for routine or familiar tasks and processes and use your initiative to work independently.</li><li>Strong numeracy and literacy skills plus broad experience in area of expertise.</li><li>Enthusiasm and pride in your work are qualities we welcome.</li><li>You will be used to working to tight deadlines and with high accuracy in written correspondence.</li><li>Knowledge of key legislation linked with Children's Services</li><li>A strong background in finance.</li></ul>Desirable:<ul><li>Recognised vocational qualification or degree qualified.</li><li>Experience in the administration of meetings and taking notes actions would be beneficial.</li><li>Previous experience of supervising a team of administrative staff or setting longer term work priorities within a defined team.</li><li>Understanding of HR processes and procedures would be beneficial.</li></ul>We welcome applications from candidates who currently reside in the UK with established proof of right to work documentation. We are not able to offer sponsorship at this time for this role.This job role is within the Business Support Services, level BUS9 job profile. Please locate this via:Job profiles: Business support servicesInterview Date: to be confirmed Benefits of working for us<h4>How to apply</h4>As part of your application, please upload your most recent CV. Ensure your CV is up to date with your employment history (including any employment gaps), and including any training/qualifications. We encourage you to include examples of where you have demonstrated the requirements/criteria in the advert / job profile to allow the panel to fully recognise your skills and abilities. You will have the opportunity to include a short covering paragraph within your application to give us a little more information about your skills, knowledge, and experiences. <h4>Additional information</h4>Disability Confident We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer and guarantee an interview to anyone disclosing a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria for the post.Safeguarding This role has been identified as requiring a Disclosure &amp; Barring Service (DBS) check.Secondment This position is open to secondments. If you work for HCC or any other Local Authority and would like to be considered as a Secondment contract, please ensure you complete the Secondment Form as part of your application. If you do not, your application will be considered as a Fixed Term Contract only.English Fluency The ability to converse at ease with members of the public and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post (for those whose language is a signed language the provision of a sign language interpreter who speaks English to the necessary standard of fluency will be required). Further information about the legal requirement can be found here.





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Job Title: Senior Procurement Officer - Information Delivery Starting Salary: £48,226 progressing to £53,459 per annum&nbsp; Hours: 37 per week Location: Stevenage with hybrid working opportunities Contract Type: Permanent Directorate: Resources<h4>About the team</h4>Join our high-performing Procurement team at Hertfordshire County Council, where you'll play a key role in delivering strategic and technical procurement expertise, and tender management services across our departments.You will be part of a team which acts as the Council’s strategic centre of excellence for procurement, providing advice on procurement and commissioning activities for all departments, technical support for above UK threshold tenders, and advice on national frameworks and quotation procedures.You will be working closely with colleagues in the Commercial Law team, and FinanceThe team provides best practice advice, training, templates, and manages procurement systems.Our team has a significant track record of implementing successful contracts offering value for money outcomes while delivering quality services.&nbsp;<h4>About the role</h4>Reporting to the Head of Procurement:Management Information &amp; Reporting<ul><li>You will develop and deliver accurate, timely management information reports on procurement activity, supporting informed decision-making across a variety of audiences.</li><li>You will provide essential data for ad hoc projects, such as third-party contract spend reviews and responses to procurement-related freedom of information requests.</li></ul>Compliance<ul><li>You will monitor and review the publication process for Procurement Act 2023 notices, ensuring optimal use of technology and resources.</li><li>You will publish pipelines of forthcoming procurements for both external audiences and internal reviews.</li></ul>Systems &amp; Process Improvement<ul><li>You will lead the delivery and ongoing enhancement of the Council’s eTendering system (currently InTend), driving continuous improvement and system innovation.</li><li>You will ensure provision of succinct guidance materials to empower effective use of procurement systems across HCC.</li></ul>Supplier &amp; Stakeholder Engagement<ul><li>You will liaise with prospective suppliers to resolve any eTendering technical issues promptly to ensure a positive supplier experience.</li><li>You will collaborate with district and borough council procurement officers to foster a coordinated approach to procurement activities across Hertfordshire, including participation in the Supply Hertfordshire forum.</li><li>You will contribute to any transition activity as part of the Local Government Reorganisation project in collaboration with district and borough colleagues.</li></ul>Financial Risk &amp; Supplier Monitoring<ul><li>You will support the provision of financial risk assessments of tenderers’ economic and financial standing in a tender evaluation process, through liaison with the relevant finance officers.</li><li>You will monitor the ongoing economic and financial standing of contracted suppliers, with a focus on key partners.</li></ul>Team Leadership &amp; Support<ul><li>You will provide line management and support to a procurement officer within the Information Delivery area, collaboratively working to deliver these objectives.</li><li>You may on occasion be asked to support the wider Strategic Procurement Group in its other activities, particularly in periods of high work volume and/or resource shortage.</li></ul><h4>About you</h4>EssentialQualifications<ul><li>Educated to degree/HND level (or equivalent);</li><li>or have 2 ‘A’ levels (or equivalent) combined with at least 2 years relevant work experience</li></ul>Interpersonal &amp; Communication skills<ul><li>Ability to influence senior managers internally and externally on projects.</li><li>Ability to resolve complaints and queries effectively</li></ul>IT skills<ul><li>Familiarity with standard IT packages, especially Microsoft Office 365.</li><li>Ability to use specialist systems supporting procurement and contract activity e.g. Spend Analysis, e-Tendering system, Enterprise Resource Planning and Supplier Financial Risk Assessment</li><li>Experience of the production of reports and data analysis.</li></ul>Organisational &amp; Team Management skills<ul><li>Ability to supervise and motivate team members, identifying priorities, delegating work effectively and ensuring performance.</li><li>Commitment to working in a collaborative way</li><li>Demonstrable commitment to staff development</li></ul>Procurement skills and knowledge<ul><li>Ability to provide professional advice and leadership to service managers, particularly but not exclusively in relation to procurement systems.</li></ul>Analytical Skills<ul><li>Ability to make balanced judgements based on all available information about procurement and contract proposals and options.</li><li>Provide effective challenge to services about procurement and contract proposals ensuring maximum benefit to the public purse.</li><li>Ability to interpret financial monitoring reports e.g. from Dun and Bradstreet and escalate to Finance colleagues where necessary.</li></ul>Commercial awareness<ul><li>Ability to understand business needs in order to assess, evaluate and recommend options.</li><li>Ability to demonstrate awareness of wider implications (for example, political, managerial or equal opportunities) of advice/options in relation to procurement.</li></ul>Problems &amp; Decisions<ul><li>Ability to provide a resolution based, excellent customer service approach to day-to-day issues arising in the procurement environment. Complex challenges and queries from a variety of sources, internal and external, constructive and adversarial will be encountered.</li></ul>Desirable:<ul><li>Experience of designing and delivering presentations and/or training</li><li>Up to date knowledge of local, national and international legislation and rules pertaining to public procurement</li><li>Experience of running Public Sector procurement exercises</li></ul>We welcome applications from candidates who currently reside in the UK with established proof of right to work documentation. We are not able to offer sponsorship at this time for this role.This job role is within the Corporate Services, level 12 job profile. Please locate this via:Job profiles - Corporate servicesTo hear more about this opportunity please contact Paul Drake on 01992 588747 for an informal discussion about the role.Interview Date: Week commencing 1st December 2025Benefits of working for us<h4>How to apply</h4>As part of your application, please upload your most recent CV. Ensure your CV is up to date with your employment history (including any employment gaps), and including any training/qualifications. We encourage you to include examples of where you have demonstrated the requirements/criteria in the advert / job profile to allow the panel to fully recognise your skills and abilities. You will have the opportunity to include a short covering paragraph within your application to give us a little more information about your skills, knowledge, and experiences. <h4>Additional information</h4>Disability Confident We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer and guarantee an interview to anyone disclosing a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria for the post.





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Senior Procurement Officer - Information Delivery

<h2>About the job</h2>Salary: £36,363 - £39,152 a year plus £963 essential car user allowance (Subject to Criteria) Hours per week: 37 Contract type: PermanentAre you looking for an exciting role within the Youth Offending services? This role could be for you!This role offers a meaningful opportunity to make a significant impact on the lives of adolescents, particularly those who have come into contact with the youth justice system. You will be working in an environment where your experience and skills will be highly valued and utilised.Your responsibilities will include supporting and motivating young people, assessing their needs, and working closely with a variety of professionals and agencies to provide the best outcomes. You will also be expected to manage your workload effectively, prioritize tasks, and meet deadlines. The role requires you to use agency IT equipment for case recording and make informed professional judgments in a multi-disciplinary criminal justice setting. Your work will be guided by current legislation and issues related to children, young people, and families, with a focus on those who offend.Please note this role does not attract sponsorship<h2>About you</h2>You bring demonstrable experience in working with adolescents, whether paid or voluntary, and have some experience with young offenders in settings such as YOIs, STCs, probation, youth justice, or social services. Your excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, enable you to build positive relationships with children, young people, parents, and a wide range of professionals and agencies. You are proactive, able to use your initiative, and adept at prioritising your workload to meet strict deadlines. Your ability to assess, support, and motivate young people, especially those with medium to high levels of vulnerability and risk, sets you apart. You understand the effects of discrimination and are committed to promoting equality in service delivery and the workplace.Your specialist knowledge includes an understanding of current legislation related to children, young people, and families, particularly those who offend. You hold a relevant professional or degree-level qualification, such as an NVQ 4, and if you are a social worker, you are registered with the General Council of Social Work or its UK equivalent. Additionally, you are a car driver, which allows you to conduct regular visits within and outside the Borough and provide transportation for children, young people, and parents. You are also flexible and willing to work outside normal office hours, including evenings, occasional Saturdays, and Bank Holidays.We are excited about the possibility of you joining our team and contributing your unique skills and experiences to help us make a positive impact on the lives of young people. Together, we can achieve great things and create a brighter future for those we serve. Let's embark on this journey together and make a difference!This is a public facing role so you’ll need to show off your fluency in speaking and writing English<h2>About us</h2>Our ambitious&nbsp;Luton 2040 Vision&nbsp;– that no-one in Luton will have to live in poverty – is at the heart of everything we do. We recognise that our people are remarkable, talented, committed and passionate about serving our residents.The people of Luton depend heavily on this council – and that means our workforce! Are you ready to realise the remarkable and help us deliver our vision?<h2>Application Process</h2>Because of the nature of this job, it will be necessary for the appropriate level of criminal record disclosure to be undertaken. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore applicants are required to declare all unspent cautions and convictions; and also any adult cautions (simple or conditional), and spent convictions that are not protected as defined by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2020). A person’s criminal record will not in itself prevent a person from being appointed to this post. Applicants will not be refused posts because of offences which are not relevant to, and do not place them at or make them a risk in, the role for which they are applying. However in the event of the employment being taken up, any failure to disclose such offence, as detailed above, will result in dismissal or disciplinary action by the Authority. On occasions, we may close a vacancy early due to a very high number of applications being received.<h2>Benefits</h2>We offer a range of excellent staff benefits which include: - From 25 to 32 days’ annual leave: linked to length of service and grade - Buying annual leave scheme: buy up to 20 days additional annual leave - Career Pathways: step up in your career or move into a specialist area - Pension scheme: with generous employer contributions of up to 20.2 per cent (at July 2023) and 3x salary death in service grant - Generous relocation package: up to £8,000 (subject to eligibility) - Employee Assistance Programme: a free, 24/7 confidential counselling and wellbeing support service available to all employees, their partner or spouse and dependent children over 16 still living at home - Work/life balance: flexible working options including working from home where possible. We welcome requests for flexible working arrangements including part-time hours and alternative working patterns - Training and support: unlimited access to development courses, mentoring and support and clear career pathways - Staff offers: includes discounts on your MOT, gym and fitness, restaurants and salons - Arriva Travel Club: great value savings on local bus travel<h2>How to apply</h2>We understand that job applications take time and effort, but a high-quality application shows that you are professional with a good attention to detail. The recruiting manager may receive a number of applications for each job advertised so you want yours to stand out! Our ‘How to apply' page has more tips to help with your application:&nbsp;<a href="https://m.luton.gov.uk/Page/Show/Jobs_and_careers/recruitment/Pages/How-to-apply.aspx" target="_blank">How to apply</a><h2>Available documents</h2>Attached documents are available under links. Clicking a document link will initialize its download.<ul><li><a href="https://emea3.recruitmentplatform.com/tlk/pages/fo/download_job_file.jsp?ID=PSKFK026203F3VBQB686G8N7P&amp;nDocumentID=1488482&amp;ptId=11952" target="_blank">download: YJO level 1.pdf</a></li><li><a href="https://emea3.recruitmentplatform.com/tlk/pages/fo/download_job_file.jsp?ID=PSKFK026203F3VBQB686G8N7P&amp;nDocumentID=1500639&amp;ptId=11952" target="_blank">download: Luton_Values_Flyer (1).pdf</a></li></ul>





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Youth Justice Officer

<h2>About us</h2>Our ambitious Luton 2040 Vision – that no-one in Luton will have to live in poverty – is at the heart of everything we do. We recognise that our people are remarkable, talented, committed and passionate about serving our residents. The people of Luton depend heavily on this council – and that means our workforce! Are you ready to realise the remarkable and help us deliver our vision?<h2>About the job</h2>Salary: £53,460 to £56,681 per year plus £3,203 car benefit allowance plus up to £4,000 Market Rate Supplement Hours per week: 37 Contract type: PermanentWe have an exciting opportunity available within our legal team where you will assist in making sure an efficient, effective and economic legal service is delivered to the Council, its Executive, Committees, Sub Committees, departments and its wholly owned companies.Working within the property planning and Contracts team, you will conduct and manage a mixed caseload of commercial contracts, procurement and governance related work.<h2>About you</h2>We are looking for an experienced lawyer with a broad range of good commercial contracts and procurement experience, ideally within a local government/public sector context.You must be able to demonstrate significant experience of undertaking complex legal work in commercial contracts and procurement and have a sound understanding of the applicable legal framework.The post holder must be capable of working under pressure, taking initiative and adopting proactive approaches to deliver a fast and efficient service and must be able to perform legal work with minimum supervision.You must be able to communicate at all levels clearly and concisely, providing professional and commercial advice to a wide range of clients within the Council.You must be a UK qualified Solicitor or Barrister or Fellow of CILEX with substantial relevant post qualification experience and hold a practicing certificate with a minimum of six years plus post qualification experience.Please ensure your supporting statement demonstrates your experience and knowledge in order for your application to be considered.<h2>Benefits</h2>We offer a range of excellent staff benefits which include: - From 25 to 32 days’ annual leave: linked to length of service and grade - Buying annual leave scheme: buy up to 20 days additional annual leave - Career Pathways: step up in your career or move into a specialist area - Pension scheme: with generous employer contributions of up to 20.2 per cent (at July 2023) and 3x salary death in service grant - Generous relocation package: up to £8,000 (subject to eligibility) - Employee Assistance Programme: a free, 24/7 confidential counselling and wellbeing support service available to all employees, their partner or spouse and dependent children over 16 still living at home - Work/life balance: flexible working options including working from home where possible. We welcome requests for flexible working arrangements including part-time hours and alternative working patterns - Training and support: unlimited access to development courses, mentoring and support and clear career pathways - Staff offers: includes discounts on your MOT, gym and fitness, restaurants and salons - Arriva Travel Club: great value savings on local bus travel<h2>How to apply</h2>We understand that job applications take time and effort, but a high-quality application shows that you are professional with a good attention to detail. The recruiting manager may receive a number of applications for each job advertised so you want yours to stand out! Our ‘How to apply' page has more tips to help with your application: <a href="https://jobs.luton.gov.uk/how-to-apply/" target="_blank">https://jobs.luton.gov.uk/how-to-apply/</a><h2>Available documents</h2>Attached documents are available under links. Clicking a document link will initialize its download.<ul><li><a href="https://emea3.recruitmentplatform.com/tlk/pages/fo/download_job_file.jsp?ID=PSKFK026203F3VBQB686G8N7P&amp;nDocumentID=1228931&amp;ptId=11960" target="_blank">download: JD M5 Solicitor -Senior Contract Solicitor 14.10.21 FINAL (1).pdf</a></li><li><a href="https://emea3.recruitmentplatform.com/tlk/pages/fo/download_job_file.jsp?ID=PSKFK026203F3VBQB686G8N7P&amp;nDocumentID=1228932&amp;ptId=11960" target="_blank">download: Luton_Values_Flyer (1) (3).pdf</a></li></ul>





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