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If you are a permanent LBC employee, you must have written approval (an email will suffice) from your manager prior to applying and a copy will need to be submitted with your application. Please note: we will not be able to proceed with your application form without your manager’s permission.\nIn this role, you’ll be responsible for the day-to-day operational delivery of services at the council’s community centres where you will be required to open, close and supervise community centre buildings and ensure the smooth running of bookings, whilst ensuring health and safety, cleanliness of the space which is a welcoming environment for all.\nYou will be at the forefront of our community-focused services and be the main point of contact for internal and external queries relating to community centre buildings working directly with the public to meet their needs. Your day-to-day responsibilities will involve taking bookings, setting up rooms, providing support, signposting and ensuring that everyone who interacts with us feels valued and heard.\nYour tasks will include handling complex inquiries with care, supporting community groups in their initiatives, and possibly supervising staff or volunteers. You’ll also manage basic financial duties, such as cash handling and weekly banking, while ensuring accurate data recording and input. Whether you’re working independently or as part of a team, your contributions will be crucial to the smooth operation of our services.\nYou will also be required to supervise and train Casual staff and volunteers and support administration and business development to improve community centre usage.\nPlease note this role does not attract sponsorship.\n\n<h2>About you</h2>\n\nTo be successful in this role you will need experience of working within a customer facing environment and experience of basic administration and financial procedures.\nYou must be able to deal politely and positively to communicate with a wide range of people. You’re someone with a passion for community work and a knack for handling a variety of tasks with both empathy and efficiency. Your experience in customer-facing roles has equipped you with the skills to connect with people from diverse backgrounds, including those who may be vulnerable or facing challenges. You’re proactive and resourceful, always ready to find the best solutions to meet the needs of the community and to effectively answer customer enquiries.\nThis role will need you to be able to support and facilitate training of staff in procedures and routines and organise workload to meet deadlines.\nIt is essential you are able to use tills, handle money and follow financial procedures by using your existing numeracy skills to undertake calculations and gather statistics.\nYou will have the opportunity to develop on your knowledge of relevant Health and Safety regulations relating to safeguarding procedures.\nYou will be required to move items with appropriate aids, stand for long periods of time and be able to work to an agreed rota which.\nYour ability to use ICT tools effectively, and maintain a safe, clean environment adds to your capability in this role. Most importantly, you’re committed to fostering an inclusive atmosphere where everyone is treated with respect and dignity.\nThis is a public facing role so you’ll need to show off your fluency in speaking and writing English\n\n<h2>About us</h2>\n\nOur 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.\nThe 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?\nWe welcome applications from all sections of the community and are committed to developing a workforce that reflects the diversity of our borough\n\n<h2>Application Process</h2>\n\n*We Kindly ask that previous applicants not reapply*\nOn occasions, we may close a vacancy early due to a very high number of applications being received. \n\n<h2>Benefits</h2>\n\nWe 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\n\n<h2>How to apply</h2>\n\nWe 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://m.luton.gov.uk/Page/Show/Jobs_and_careers/recruitment/Pages/How-to-apply.aspx\">How to apply</a>\n\n<h2>Available documents</h2>\n<div>Attached documents are available under links. 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Are you looking for a new challenge? Do you want to make a difference to people’s lives by empowering independence? If so this could be the role you have been waiting for.\nAbout you…….\n<ul>\n<li>You have a caring nature</li>\n<li>Are good at building relationships and trust</li>\n<li>You are willing to learn and develop new skills</li>\n<li>You are committed to putting people you support first</li>\n</ul>\nAbout the job…….\nWorking within the Community Support Services you will have the opportunity to work in day opportunities. Some evening/weekend and bank holiday work is required to meet the needs of the Community Support Service and its service users, however we are open to negotiation and will consider flexible working patterns to suit your life style including nights, days, evenings, weekends and will consider term time only options for the right applicants. \nDue to the nature of the role, some elements of physical work such as moving and handling and delivering personal care will be required.\nBasic pay of £12.45 - £12.65 per hour, Saturdays at £18.68 - £18.98 per hour, Sundays and bank holidays at £24.90 - £25.30 per hour. \nPrevious experience in a similar role would be advantageous, however, we can offer you a comprehensive induction and a tailored training plan, with support to undertake the QCF Diploma and Level 2 Health and Social Care qualifications fully funded by us!\nTo find out more about the roles and how you can make a difference, please look at our team video using the link: <a href=\"https://eur01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.youtube.com%2Fwatch%3Fv%3DdxcZeozgQdU&data=05%7C01%7Cemcgarry%40rutland.gov.uk%7Cf7e959831ef7493f55ad08da9fcb98ab%7C60a080bbbc0f4d9399c183748e10674d%7C1%7C0%7C637997994525949365%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=KbcBhAaC6uNBA1eMtiXzviWcWsh1rqEDrIGrbQzkLok%3D&reserved=0\">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dxcZeozgQdU</a>\nThe successful applicant for this post will be subject to an enhanced check by the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). The costs for the DBS are paid by us.\nWe will be reviewing applications on a regular basis and inviting those who meet our essential person specification criteria to interview. If you’re interested in this role, we strongly encourage you to apply without delay. \nOur offer to you:\nRutland Council is committed to Flexible Working and understands the benefits of supporting employees to manage their work and life balance, whilst meeting the needs of the service.\nWe are committed to supporting and empowering our staff to be the best workers that they can be and Rutland Council is the place you want to be. Our benefits go beyond the salary – being part of a great team, excellent Local Government Pension, generous annual leave, opportunities to learn and develop your career, and a demonstrable commitment to supporting the health and wellbeing of our staff.\nFind out more:\nTo learn more about working with us visit <a href=\"https://jobs.rutland.gov.uk\">https://jobs.rutland.gov.uk</a> or if you have any queries about this role please contact Rachel Manley, Assistant Team Manager, Day Opportunities on 07711 201758 or at <a href=\"mailto:rmanley@rutland.gov.uk\">rmanley@rutland.gov.uk</a>\nIf you are experiencing problems or have any queries about the application process, please call us on 01572 758291 or email us at <a href=\"mailto:recruitment@rutland.gov.uk\">recruitment@rutland.gov.uk</a>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£12.45 to £12.65 per hour - Various flexible hours","publishDate":"2025-06-02T09:09:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-06-29T22:59:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/a5b776b8-d9c5-4dfa-81f2-e1e8ba3857df.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"d131cc43-43dc-4e1a-9d0b-70f58da27d19","title":"Independent Member for Standards Panel","employer":"Luton Borough Council","department":"","location":"Luton","locationType":3,"description":"<div>\n\n<dl>\n<dt>Job number</dt>\n<dd>LBC03993</dd>\n<dt>Contract Type</dt>\n<dd>Fixed Term / Secondment</dd>\n<dt>Posting End Date</dt>\n<dd>13 June 2025</dd>\n<dt>Job Area</dt>\n<dd>Elections</dd>\n</dl>\n\n<h2>About the job</h2>\n\nSalary: £1,250 per annum (paid monthly) plus travel allowances for attending meetings Contract type: Fixed Term for 4 years\nWe are seeking to appoint 3Independent Members to join our Standards Committee, which plays a vital role in promoting and maintaining high standards of conduct among elected and co-opted members of the Council.\nAs an Independent Member, you will help to ensure that Councillors uphold the principles of integrity, accountability, and transparency in public life. You will contribute to a fair and effective process for dealing with complaints about members' conduct and help shape ethical governance across the Council.\n\n<h2>About you</h2>\n\nThe Ideal Candidate Will:\n<ul>\n<li>Bring a diverse perspective through professional and/or personal experience that differs from current members.</li>\n<li>Demonstrate strong analytical skills, clear reasoning, and the ability to make balanced judgements quickly.</li>\n<li>Possess independence of mind, objectivity and impartiality in decision-making.</li>\n<li>\nReside within the district and have a commitment to public service.</li>\n<li>Be committed to the principles of public life and high standards of probity and integrity.</li>\n<li>Have excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to work cooperatively in a committee setting, applying tact and diplomacy to sensitive matters.</li>\n<li>Be able and willing to attend meetings of the Committee and its Sub-Committees as required.</li>\n</ul>\nDesirable (Not Essential) Attributes:\n<ul>\n<li>Experience handling adversarial or complaints-based matters, and/or working with or on committees.</li>\n<li>\nAwareness of the political process and how local government operates.</li>\n<li>Familiarity with meeting procedures and protocols.</li>\n</ul>\nTime Commitment:\n<ul>\n<li>\nStandards Committee meetings: 2 per year (normally 6:00 PM)</li>\n<li>\nSub-Committee meetings: As required, may be held during the day</li>\n<li>\nFull Council meetings: Attendance on a rota basis (6 per year)</li>\n</ul>\n\n<h2>Application Process</h2>\n\nInterviews for this position are due to take place week beginning 23rd June 2025.\nPlease submit a CV and a supporting statement (no more than 2 A4 pages) explaining how you meet the essential and desirable criteria listed above. Your application will be assessed on this basis and shortlisted candidates will be invited to interview.\nImportant Eligibility Note:\nYou cannot be considered for this position if, in the last five years, you have:\n<ul>\n<li>Been a Member or Officer of this Council,</li>\n<li>Are a relative or close friend of a Member or Officer of this Council,</li>\n<li>Are currently a Member or Officer of another relevant authority (e.g., parish, district, county, unitary, police or fire authority).</li>\n</ul>\nIf any of these apply to you, please do not submit an application.\nJoin us in upholding the highest standards in local governance. Apply now to help make a meaningful impact in your community.\n\n<h2>Available documents</h2>\n<div>Attached documents are available under links. Clicking a document link will initialize its download.</div>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https://emea3.recruitmentplatform.com/tlk/pages/fo/download_job_file.jsp?ID=PSKFK026203F3VBQB686G8N7P&nDocumentID=1541573&ptId=11353\">download: Selection Criteria for Ind Mbrs.pdf</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"https://emea3.recruitmentplatform.com/tlk/pages/fo/download_job_file.jsp?ID=PSKFK026203F3VBQB686G8N7P&nDocumentID=1541574&ptId=11353\">download: Luton_Values_Flyer.pdf</a></li>\n</ul>\n</div>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"1250 GBP / year","publishDate":"2025-05-31T01:00:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-06-13T22:59:59.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/a6525490-956a-411c-a83f-e1f34c941749.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"efbc9c93-b0ad-4c1d-8f7e-25e7b9d2ca47","title":"Deputy Team Manager - Leaving Care Team","employer":"Luton Borough Council","department":"","location":"Town hall extension","locationType":3,"description":"<div>\n\n<dl>\n<dt>Job number</dt>\n<dd>LBC03827</dd>\n<dt>Contract Type</dt>\n<dd>Permanent</dd>\n<dt>Posting End Date</dt>\n<dd>15 June 2025</dd>\n<dt>Job Area</dt>\n<dd>Children's Social Care</dd>\n</dl>\n\n<h2>About the job</h2>\n\nSalary: £45,718 - £48,710 a year plus £5,000 market supplement allowance plus £3,203 car benefit allowance Hours per week: 37 Contract type: Permanent\nAre you passionate about making a difference in the lives of young people leaving care?Do you have the experience, resilience, and leadership skills to help shape and deliver high-quality support services to care leavers as they move into adulthood?\nWe’re looking for a Deputy Team Manager to join our dynamic Leaving Care Team, supporting young people aged 16–25 on their journey to independence. This is your opportunity to be part of a dedicated, multi-disciplinary team making a lasting impact.\nAs Deputy Team Manager, you’ll work closely with the Team Manager to lead and inspire a committed team within our Corporate Parenting Service. You'll help shape service delivery, manage resources and budgets, and support frontline professionals to deliver tailored interventions that meet the complex and evolving needs of care-experienced young people.\nYour key responsibilities will include:\n<ul>\n<li>Supporting the operational management of the Leaving Care Team.</li>\n<li>Leading on complex casework, including safeguarding and statutory responsibilities.</li>\n<li>Coaching, mentoring, and supervising staff to maintain high standards of practice.</li>\n<li>Contributing to training and staff development.</li>\n<li>Representing the service at internal and external meetings.</li>\n</ul>\nYou’ll ensure children and young people’s voices are heard, their individual needs are understood, and their welfare safeguarded – all while striving for the best possible outcomes in education, health, employment, and emotional well-being.\nPlease note this role does not attract sponsorship.\n\n<h2>About you</h2>\n\nWe’re seeking a confident, empathetic leader with:\n<ul>\n<li>Substantial experience in a children’s social care environment, especially with safeguarding, child protection, and statutory casework.</li>\n<li>A strong track record of complex decision making and supporting practitioners through high-risk cases.</li>\n<li>Excellent knowledge of relevant legislation, frameworks, and performance standards related to Children’s Services.</li>\n<li>Experience in coaching, mentoring and developing staff, helping teams to thrive and deliver exceptional care.</li>\n<li>Ability to write complex reports and communicate effectively across a range of audiences.</li>\n<li>A recognised professional Social Work qualification (DipSW, CQSW or equivalent) and current Social Work England registration.</li>\n</ul>\nIf you’re committed to empowering care leavers and supporting your team to provide outstanding services, we’d love to hear from you.\n\n<h2>About us</h2>\n\nOur 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.\nThe 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?\nWe welcome applications from all sections of the community and are committed to developing a workforce that reflects the diversity of our borough\n\n<h2>Application process</h2>\n\nBecause 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.\n\n<h2>Additional information</h2>\n\nWe offer a range of excellent staff benefits which include: \n<ul>\n<li>\nFrom 25 to 32 days’ annual leave: linked to length of service and grade</li>\n<li>\nBuying annual leave scheme: buy up to 20 days additional annual leave</li>\n<li>\nCareer Pathways: step up in your career or move into a specialist area</li>\n<li>\nPension scheme: with generous employer contributions of up to 20.2 per cent (at July 2023) and 3x salary death in service grant</li>\n<li>\nGenerous relocation package: up to £8,000 (subject to eligibility)</li>\n<li>\nEmployee 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</li>\n<li>\nWork/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\n</li>\n<li>\nTraining and support: unlimited access to development courses, mentoring and support and clear career pathways</li>\n<li>\nStaff offers: includes discounts on your MOT, gym and fitness, restaurants and salons</li>\n<li>\nArriva Travel Club: great value savings on local bus travel</li>\n<li>\nFriday Funday Socials - One Friday every 2 months where we encourage our staff to get together to socialise after work</li>\n</ul>\n\n<h2>Available documents</h2>\n<div>Attached documents are available under links. 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Luton Council is looking for a Customer Services Advisor Apprentice to join our busy frontline team. This is a fantastic opportunity to gain valuable experience while working towards a nationally recognised qualification.\nAs a Customer Services Advisor Apprentice, you will be the first point of contact for residents, assisting with enquiries both face-to-face and by telephone. You'll play a key role in delivering excellent customer service, ensuring that every interaction is professional, respectful, and helpful.\nKey Responsibilities\n<ul>\n<li>Deal with public enquiries in a polite and tactful manner.</li>\n<li>Accurately gather and establish facts to resolve problems efficiently.</li>\n<li>Follow procedures and absorb new information quickly.</li>\n<li>Use Windows-based systems confidently; basic keyboard and admin skills required.</li>\n<li>Undertake basic calculations (e.g. adding, subtracting, multiplying, dividing).</li>\n<li>Take concise and accurate interview notes.</li>\n<li>Complete admin tasks including scanning, addressing, and indexing documents.</li>\n<li>Support service delivery during busy periods, which may require adjusted working hours.</li>\n</ul>\nPlease note this role does not attract sponsorship.\n\n<h2>About you</h2>\n\nWhat We’re Looking For\n<ul>\n<li>Some experience in problem solving and information gathering.</li>\n<li>Strong spoken and written English.</li>\n<li>GCSE pass in English & Maths or willingness to work towards this.</li>\n<li>Understanding of the impact of discrimination on service delivery and colleagues.</li>\n<li>Willingness and ability to travel across the Borough when needed.</li>\n<li>Residency in the UK for the past 3 years.</li>\n</ul>\nWhy Join Us?\n<ul>\n<li>Gain hands-on experience in a supportive team.</li>\n<li>Study towards a recognised qualification while earning.</li>\n<li>Be part of a council that values inclusivity, respect, and development.</li>\n<li>Develop key skills for a long-term career in customer service or local government.</li>\n</ul>\nIf you're committed, friendly, and eager to learn, we want to hear from you!\nApply today and start your journey with Luton Council.\n\n<h2>About us</h2>\n\nOur 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.\nThe 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?\nWe welcome applications from all sections of the community and are committed to developing a workforce that reflects the diversity of our borough\n\n<h2>Application Process</h2>\n\nInterviews will take place Monday 30th June and Tuesday 1st July\n \nBecause 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. \n\n<h2>Benefits</h2>\n\nWe 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\n\n<h2>How to apply</h2>\n\nWe 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://m.luton.gov.uk/Page/Show/Jobs_and_careers/recruitment/Pages/How-to-apply.aspx\">How to apply</a>\n\n<h2>Available documents</h2>\n<div>Attached documents are available under links. Clicking a document link will initialize its download.</div>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https://emea3.recruitmentplatform.com/tlk/pages/fo/download_job_file.jsp?ID=PSKFK026203F3VBQB686G8N7P&nDocumentID=1541661&ptId=11356\">download: CSA Apprentice L2 JD.pdf May2025.pdf</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"https://emea3.recruitmentplatform.com/tlk/pages/fo/download_job_file.jsp?ID=PSKFK026203F3VBQB686G8N7P&nDocumentID=1541662&ptId=11356\">download: Luton_Values_Flyer.pdf</a></li>\n</ul>\n</div>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"24404 - 24790 GBP / year","publishDate":"2025-05-31T01:00:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-06-15T22:59:59.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/78bc8a73-abef-49df-a7db-2a443392d490.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"a30d4233-5619-49dd-b03e-5d768e313c7b","title":"Senior Practitioner– Integrated Care Coordinator & Integrated Neighbourhood Team","employer":"Rutland County Council","department":"","location":"Rutland - Oakham","locationType":2,"description":"An exciting opportunity has arisen for a senior Integrated care coordinator to join Rutland County Council’s RISE team\nThis role focuses on the development of the integrated Rutland neighbourhood team by promoting positive relationships and partnerships with key agencies and professionals working with residents and those accessing primary care in Rutland.\nThe aim is to promote social inclusion and support people with long term health and social care needs by collaborating with community organisations, as well as providing up-to-date information and advice to ensure that people can connect to their community and access support for themselves\nAbout you…\n<ul>\n<li>Educated to DIPSW, BASW / CQSW Or professional qualification (e.g nurse, OT, Physio), with a degree or equivalent qualification</li>\n<li>Relevant experience of working within a health, social care or voluntary sector setting.</li>\n<li>Able to build relationships with participants and partners</li>\n<li>Good report writing skills</li>\n<li>Experience of supporting people with health conditions and other barriers</li>\n</ul>\nAbout the role… The senior integrated care coordinator will undertake the following:\n<ul>\n<li>Manage a caseload of clients who have experienced common mental, physical and social health problems or long-term conditions</li>\n<li>lead on managing Integrated Care Coordinators and Community Inclusion Workers.</li>\n<li>Develop the Rutland place integrated neighbourhood team model, focused on bringing together professionals from health, social care and the voluntary sector in one core team to support people to receive the help and service they need in a coordinated no wrong door approach</li>\n<li>promote resilience and safety within the community by ensuring a timely response is provided for adults referred to the Rise team</li>\n<li>To provide an evidence based, person-centered and holistic initial assessment of barriers.</li>\n<li>To provide a light-touch holistic support for barriers to living in the community and avoiding social isolation.</li>\n<li>To provide a provision of a single joined-up view and pathway into local services to tackle specific needs.</li>\n<li>To ensure multiple referral pathways into and onwards from services across the range of partners to ensure maximum opportunities for people to engage in using local health, social care and voluntary sector services. \n</li>\n</ul>\nThe successful applicant for this post will be subject to an enhanced check by the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). The costs for the DBS are paid by us.\nIn person interviews will be held 27th June 2025\nPlease be advised this could be subject to change, in which case we will give appropriate notice.\nWe will be reviewing applications on a regular basis and inviting those who meet our essential person specification criteria to interview. If you’re interested in this role, we strongly encourage you to apply without delay. \n To be successful in this role – you may have experience working in the following roles:\nSocial worker, nurse, therapist\nOur offer to you:\nRutland Council is committed to Flexible Working and understands the benefits of supporting employees to manage their work and life balance, whilst meeting the needs of the service.\nWe are committed to supporting and empowering our staff to be the best workers that they can be and Rutland Council is the place you want to be. Our benefits go beyond the salary – being part of a great team, excellent Local Government Pension, generous annual leave, opportunities to learn and develop your career, and a demonstrable commitment to supporting the health and wellbeing of our staff.\nWhilst the base for this post is Oakham, Rutland, the Local Authority offers a hybrid working practice. As well as working from home, we feel it is important that you have the opportunity to spend time in the workplace with your colleagues to help you learn, develop and engage.\nFind out more:\nTo learn more about working with us visit <a href=\"https://jobs.rutland.gov.uk\">https://jobs.rutland.gov.uk</a> or if you have any queries about this role please contact Emmajane Hollands on 01572 720918 or at <a href=\"mailto:ehollands@rutland.gov.uk\">ehollands@rutland.gov.uk</a>.\nHow to apply:\nClick on the apply button which will redirect you to the Jobs Go Public (JGP site) where we handle all our vacancies. If you already have a JGP account you will be asked to login, or alternatively if you don’t have an account, you will be guided through the set up process. Access to an account is necessary, as all updates regarding your application will be sent via the JGP site to the email you have used to register.\nIf you are experiencing problems or have any queries about the application process, please call us on 01572 758291 or email us at <a href=\"mailto:recruitment@rutland.gov.uk\">recruitment@rutland.gov.uk</a>\nPlease be aware that in the event of a high volume of applications, we may close this vacancy before the advertised closing date.","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£42,708 to £45,718 per annum","publishDate":"2025-05-30T07:09:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-06-18T22:59:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/3480d6e9-24b6-47a7-b493-31ff2f4449cb.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"0d009bd6-85af-405a-b2a4-d2ffcd3f132e","title":"Deputy Head of Service - Family Help","employer":"Luton Borough Council","department":"","location":"Luton","locationType":3,"description":"<div>\n\n<dl>\n<dt>Job number</dt>\n<dd>LBC03988</dd>\n<dt>Contract Type</dt>\n<dd>Fixed Term / Secondment</dd>\n<dt>Posting End Date</dt>\n<dd>15 June 2025</dd>\n<dt>Job Area</dt>\n<dd>Children's Social Care</dd>\n</dl>\n\n<h2>About the job</h2>\n\nSalary: £58,507 - £61,745 a year pro rata plus £5,000 market supplement allowance and £3,203 car benefit allowance Hours per week: 37 Contract type: Fixed Term until 31st March 2026\nDo you have a passion for safeguarding children and empowering families? Luton Council is seeking 2 dynamic and experienced professionals to join our leadership team as a Deputy Head of Service for Family Help.\nIn this pivotal role, you will be responsible, as directed by the Head of Service, for shaping and delivering a high-performing, child-centred service that provides early help and protection for vulnerable children and their families across Luton.\nThis is an exciting time of rapid change and innovation as we enter a test and learn phase aimed at evaluating service impact and enhancing outcomes. You will work closely with teams and the community to ensure quality assurance, respond to concerns, and monitor key performance indicators. Your leadership will directly influence the strategic direction, standards, and culture of our Family Help and Child Protection teams.\nYou will:\n<ul>\n<li>Support the Head of Service in driving service transformation and continuous improvement.</li>\n<li>Champion evidence-based practice and a learning culture to achieve the best outcomes for children and families.</li>\n<li>Play a key role in strategic planning, operational delivery, and community engagement.</li>\n<li>Lead on performance, audit processes, and workforce development to build a skilled, resilient, and sustainable workforce.</li>\n<li>Promote equality, inclusion, and the Council’s commitment to regenerate Luton and improve life chances for all.</li>\n</ul>\nPlease note this role does not attract sponsorship.\n\n<h2>About you</h2>\n\nYou are an experienced and forward-thinking leader who is passionate about improving outcomes for children, young people, and their families. You thrive in a dynamic environment and bring strategic vision, emotional intelligence, and a commitment to high-quality service delivery.\nYou will have substantial experience of working at a senior level within children’s services, with a strong understanding of the complex needs of children and families in a diverse urban setting. You are confident in leading services through change and are driven by a commitment to continuous improvement and achieving excellence.\nYour expertise will include:\n<ul>\n<li>Extensive experience of leading and managing multi-agency services across the public and voluntary sectors, delivering improvements and innovation.</li>\n<li>A proven track record in motivating and performance-managing teams to achieve organisational objectives and positive outcomes for families.</li>\n<li>Strong background in partnership working, with the ability to build trusted, professional relationships with internal teams, partners, and the local community.</li>\n<li>Substantial experience in engaging children and families, increasing their participation in shaping and improving services.</li>\n<li>Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills, with the confidence to influence, negotiate, and challenge constructively at all levels.</li>\n<li>Sound financial acumen, with experience in managing large budgets and complex funding streams.</li>\n<li>In-depth knowledge of safeguarding, statutory frameworks, and current policy developments impacting children and young people.</li>\n<li>Excellent analytical skills, with the ability to audit, critique, and improve practice while maintaining focus on outcomes and compliance</li>\n</ul>\nAt Luton Council, we are proud to serve one of the most diverse and vibrant communities in the UK. This role offers a unique opportunity to help shape the future of children’s services in Luton — to make a real, lasting difference in the lives of children, young people, and families.\n\n<h2>About us</h2>\n\nLuton Council has been selected to deliver the government’s Families First for Children Pathfinder programme.\nLuton is one of seven new areas in the second wave to be chosen with the aim of protecting vulnerable children from harm and improving services to help more children stay with their families in safe and loving homes.\nThe programme is an amazing opportunity for Luton to shape future social care practice, which includes closer working relationships with our health, police, education and voluntary sector partners.\nChildren are at the heart of everything we do in Luton, and we are very proud of the tremendous work that is already taking place together with our partners, including the development of our Family Hubs and working towards making Luton a child-friendly town where our children and young people can grow up feeling happy, healthy and secure.\nOur 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.\nThe 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?\nWe welcome applications from all sections of the community and are committed to developing a workforce that reflects the diversity of our borough\n\n<h2>Application process</h2>\n\nBecause 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.\n\n<h2>Additional information</h2>\n\nWe offer a range of excellent staff benefits which include: \n<ul>\n<li>\nFrom 25 to 32 days’ annual leave: linked to length of service and grade</li>\n<li>\nBuying annual leave scheme: buy up to 20 days additional annual leave</li>\n<li>\nCareer Pathways: step up in your career or move into a specialist area</li>\n<li>\nPension scheme: with generous employer contributions of up to 20.2 per cent (at July 2023) and 3x salary death in service grant</li>\n<li>\nGenerous relocation package: up to £8,000 (subject to eligibility)</li>\n<li>\nEmployee 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</li>\n<li>\nWork/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\n</li>\n<li>\nTraining and support: unlimited access to development courses, mentoring and support and clear career pathways</li>\n<li>\nStaff offers: includes discounts on your MOT, gym and fitness, restaurants and salons</li>\n<li>\nArriva Travel Club: great value savings on local bus travel</li>\n<li>\nFriday Funday Socials - One Friday every 2 months where we encourage our staff to get together to socialise after work</li>\n</ul>\n\n<h2>Available documents</h2>\n<div>Attached documents are available under links. Clicking a document link will initialize its download.</div>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https://emea3.recruitmentplatform.com/tlk/pages/fo/download_job_file.jsp?ID=PSKFK026203F3VBQB686G8N7P&nDocumentID=1541365&ptId=11351\">download: Luton_Values_Flyer.pdf</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"https://emea3.recruitmentplatform.com/tlk/pages/fo/download_job_file.jsp?ID=PSKFK026203F3VBQB686G8N7P&nDocumentID=1541380&ptId=11351\">download: Deputy Head of Service Family Help JD.pdf</a></li>\n</ul>\n</div>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"58507 - 61745 GBP / year","publishDate":"2025-05-30T01:00:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-06-15T22:59:59.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/a2c36910-98ad-497d-af5e-4ed0995b52c9.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"ca0e493e-4e8e-4c48-a9ac-e846e94691ac","title":"Community Team Manager- Adults (Rural South and East)","employer":"West Northamptonshire Council","department":"","location":"Towcester","locationType":3,"description":"<h2>Job introduction</h2>You can also see our full list of employee benefits on our careers site here: <a href=\"https://www.westnorthants.gov.uk/jobs-and-careers/why-you-should-work-us\">Why you should work for us | West Northamptonshire Council</a><h2>About the role</h2>Community Hub team manager: Our community teams have a very varied role and support a wide range of adults from 18 plus, with a variety of needs. Covering Towcester and surrounding villages. Adult services encompasses a wide range of teams and employment opportunities. This includes; Community Teams which also provide the front door to Adult Services. West Northants Council Adult Social Care has been on an exciting journey of transformation since we became a unitary authority in April 2021. This has given us the opportunity to really look at how we provide adult social care on a more localised level, leading to lots of exciting innovations and a new model of working which puts people and their communities firmly at the heart of what we do. <h2>Additional information</h2>We seek you to have demonstrable experience in leading and managing an Assessment and Social Work team. This includes responsibility for recruitment and retention, induction, training and development, performance management, disciplinary and capability processes, and succession planning. A proven ability to build and sustain a strong, cohesive, and high-performing team is essential. The role involves managing the allocation of workloads across the team, ensuring high-quality delivery, meeting performance targets, and driving continuous service improvement. Confidence in monitoring, analysing, and managing delegated budgets, funding, and resources in line with council policies and procedures—or influencing broader service budgets indirectly—is required. Extensive knowledge of practice, theory, and legislation should be applied to enhance standards, shape procedures and policies, promote innovation, and embed new ways of working. This may include adopting insights from recognised sites of excellence and navigating complex or challenging circumstances, including those that require positive risk-taking. A solid understanding of local communities and the wider political context is key. Effective leadership in partnership working—both internally and with external stakeholders—is vital, along with a commitment to involving people who access support in the ongoing development of the service. <ul>\n<li>Level 5 leadership/management qualification or willingness to work towards it</li>\n<li>Educated to a degree level in health and social care or related field or equivalent experience</li>\n<li>Evidence of continuous professional development</li>\n</ul> Apply now! As we may close this advert early, if we receive the desired response. This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore subject to an enhanced DBS certificate. It is also a regulated activity and will be subject to a Children and Adults Barred List check. West Northamptonshire Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.<h2>Company information</h2>At West Northants Council, it’s about our people. People who thrive with ambition, bubble with new ideas, demand better ways of working, caring about every detail, and who never shy away from a challenge. Our culture is a gateway for new experiences. A place to forge new opportunities. To empower you in your career and unite you with like-minded people.Our vision is ‘to make West Northants a great place to live, work, visit and thrive’. We truly stand by this and work hard every day to make this a reality. Our corporate values, THRIVE, stand for: Trust, High Performance, Respect, Innovate and Empower, they underpin everything we do and how we deliver services. Hear more from our Chief Executive, Anna Earnshaw, about what it's like to work at West Northants Council https://youtu.be/lV0EfeUF4aU We are committed to ensuring diversity, equality, equity, and inclusion is woven into the fabric of WNC and everything we do, to enable all colleagues to develop and maximize their full potential.  We are a disability confident employer, a member of the Armed Forces Covenant, and a Care Leaver Covenant partnerThe following film was created by us to communicate our intentions - watch WNC colleagues explain <a href=\"https://youtu.be/16hhIWCZ7xM\">what DEI means to us</a>. If you need additional support or reasonable adjustments during the application process, including needing the job description in another format or language, please email <a href=\"mailto:careers@westnorthants.gov.uk\">careers@westnorthants.gov.uk</a> for support.West Northants Council, where careers thrive.","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£49,587 - £52,860 D.O.E","publishDate":"2025-05-29T23:00:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-06-08T22:59:59.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/4f6b8518-8a29-4b33-add2-5a9d0c6860f4.png","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"f90d9853-4fda-4181-9e09-2d4a8b132d68","title":"Electrician (Multi-Trade)","employer":"Luton Borough Council","department":"","location":"BTS, Central Depot","locationType":3,"description":"<div>\n\n<dl>\n<dt>Job number</dt>\n<dd>LBC03958</dd>\n<dt>Contract Type</dt>\n<dd>Permanent</dd>\n<dt>Posting End Date</dt>\n<dd>4 June 2025</dd>\n<dt>Job Area</dt>\n<dd>Property and Construction</dd>\n</dl>\n\n<h2>About the job</h2>\n\nSalary: £35,235 - £37,938 a year plus washing allowance £78 and Tool Allowance £739.50 a year Hours per week: 37 Contract type: Permanent\nAre you a skilled and versatile Electrician looking to make a real impact in your community? Luton Council is seeking a dedicated Electrician (Multi-Trade) to join our Property Services Team, delivering high-quality maintenance and refurbishment work across a range of residential and public buildings.\nWhat you’ll be doing:\n<ul>\n<li>Carrying out day-to-day maintenance and project-based refurbishment works using a full range of electrical and associated multi-trade skills.</li>\n<li>Working from drawings and specifications in accordance with Schedule of Rates.</li>\n<li>Diagnosing faults, sourcing required materials, and carrying out repairs and installations with minimal supervision.</li>\n<li>Ensuring work is completed safely, efficiently, and to the highest standards of quality and compliance.</li>\n<li>Interacting courteously with tenants, clients, and colleagues across the Council.</li>\n<li>Travelling daily between sites across Luton, with equipment.</li>\n</ul>\nPlease note this role does not attract sponsorship.\n\n<h2>About you</h2>\n\nWhat we’re looking for:\n<ul>\n<li>\nProven experience working with Schedule of Rates, technical drawings, and refurbishment project specifications.</li>\n<li>Demonstrable competence in a range of electrical and associated maintenance tasks.</li>\n<li>Ability to work independently, plan workloads, and meet deadlines.</li>\n<li>Skilled in fault diagnosis, safety assessments, and problem-solving on-site.</li>\n<li>Polite, respectful communicator able to offer advice and support to a range of service users.</li>\n<li>Understanding of how discrimination can affect service delivery and those you work with.</li>\n<li>Good spoken English – able to converse confidently and clearly with the public.</li>\n</ul>\nEssential Qualifications & Requirements:\n<ul>\n<li>NVQ Level 3 in Electrical Installation or equivalent (City & Guilds or Advanced Apprenticeship).</li>\n<li>\n18th Edition IEE Regulations qualification (upgrade).</li>\n<li>Valid UK driving licence – daily travel required.</li>\n<li>Ability to carry and climb ladders for inspections and access to loft spaces/roofs.</li>\n<li>Strong working knowledge of Health & Safety regulations in building maintenance.</li>\n</ul>\nWhy work for Luton Council?\nJoining our team means contributing to meaningful work that directly supports and improves the lives of our residents. You’ll be part of a dedicated workforce that values diversity, teamwork, and excellence in service.\nReady to apply?\nIf you’re ready to bring your expertise to a role where you’ll truly make a difference, we want to hear from you!\n\n<h2>About us</h2>\n\nOur 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.\nThe 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?\nWe welcome applications from all sections of the community and are committed to developing a workforce that reflects the diversity of our borough\n\n<h2>Application Process</h2>\n\nBecause 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. \n\n<h2>Benefits</h2>\n\nWe 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\n\n<h2>How to apply</h2>\n\nWe 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://m.luton.gov.uk/Page/Show/Jobs_and_careers/recruitment/Pages/How-to-apply.aspx\">How to apply</a>\n\n<h2>Available documents</h2>\n<div>Attached documents are available under links. Clicking a document link will initialize its download.</div>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https://emea3.recruitmentplatform.com/tlk/pages/fo/download_job_file.jsp?ID=PSKFK026203F3VBQB686G8N7P&nDocumentID=1536862&ptId=11344\">download: Electrician (Multi-Trade) L7 - June 2013.doc</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"https://emea3.recruitmentplatform.com/tlk/pages/fo/download_job_file.jsp?ID=PSKFK026203F3VBQB686G8N7P&nDocumentID=1540767&ptId=11344\">download: Luton_Values_Flyer.pdf</a></li>\n</ul>\n</div>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"35235 - 37938 GBP / year","publishDate":"2025-05-29T01:00:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-06-04T22:59:59.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/90fb783d-eea8-414b-b1fb-7016c1b9b5ed.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"c58432ef-05b1-4ab7-a2ad-92e2ab732da7","title":"Occupational Therapist - Adult Social Care","employer":"Luton Borough Council","department":"","location":"Luton","locationType":3,"description":"<div>\n\n<dl>\n<dt>Job number</dt>\n<dd>LBC03908</dd>\n<dt>Contract Type</dt>\n<dd>Permanent</dd>\n<dt>Posting End Date</dt>\n<dd>8 June 2025</dd>\n<dt>Job Area</dt>\n<dd>Adult Social Care</dd>\n</dl>\n\n<h2>About the job</h2>\n\nSalary: £37,938 - £40,476 a year plus £ 5,000 market supplement allowance and £963 essential car user allowance Hours per week: 37 Contract type: Permanent\nWe are looking for Occupational Therapists to join our supportive and growing team in Adult Social Care where you will be working to promote the independence, inclusion and well-being of all adults with social care needs. You will be working in a Strengths Based way enabling people to: • Have dignity, choice and control in their lives • Live safe, healthy and fulfilled lives • Have an active role in a stronger and prosperous community • Identify the support they need in order to achieve the goals and outcomes that are important to them. This role will involve working both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team to promote the independence of adults and older people in our diverse community. Using a strengths based approach, the emphasis is on promoting enablement and reablement to empower people to live as independently as they can for as long as they can. You will complete a variety of assessments and interventions to overcome occupational barriers using new techniques and technologies, moving and handling skills, specialist equipment, and environmental adaptations.\nPlease note this role does not attract sponsorship.\n\n<h2>About you</h2>\n\nWe are looking for someone who will be self-motivated, positive, flexible and innovative. You will need to be able to work collaboratively and promote the benefits of working as one multi-disciplinary team across health and social care.\nYou’ll need to be organised and be able to make professional judgements while working with a variety of complex and challenging cases. Applicants for this public-facing post will need to demonstrate excellent communication skills, maintain quality records and write clear, concise reports.\nYou’ll have the opportunity to develop your existing knowledge of the legislation and regulations governing Social Care, Housing, and Health & Safety, and how to interpret this in a modern context including personalisation, eligibility criteria, safeguarding and mental capacity.\nAs a qualified Occupational Therapist you will hold professional registration, and have experience in health and social care and as well as experience of partnership and inter-agency working.\nIf you think you could become an asset to the team, then please do not hesitate to get in touch. We look forward to receiving your application.\n\n<h2>About us</h2>\n\nOur 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.\nThe 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?\nWe welcome applications from all sections of the community and are committed to developing a workforce that reflects the diversity of our borough\n\n<h2>Application process</h2>\n\nBecause 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.\n\n<h2>Additional information</h2>\n\nWe offer a range of excellent staff benefits which include: \n<ul>\n<li>\nFrom 25 to 32 days’ annual leave: linked to length of service and grade</li>\n<li>\nBuying annual leave scheme: buy up to 20 days additional annual leave</li>\n<li>\nCareer Pathways: step up in your career or move into a specialist area</li>\n<li>\nPension scheme: with generous employer contributions of up to 20.2 per cent (at July 2023) and 3x salary death in service grant</li>\n<li>\nGenerous relocation package: up to £8,000 (subject to eligibility)</li>\n<li>\nEmployee 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</li>\n<li>\nWork/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\n</li>\n<li>\nTraining and support: unlimited access to development courses, mentoring and support and clear career pathways</li>\n<li>\nStaff offers: includes discounts on your MOT, gym and fitness, restaurants and salons</li>\n<li>\nArriva Travel Club: great value savings on local bus travel</li>\n<li>\nFriday Funday Socials - One Friday every 2 months where we encourage our staff to get together to socialise after work</li>\n</ul>\n\n<h2>Available documents</h2>\n<div>Attached documents are available under links. Clicking a document link will initialize its download.</div>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https://emea3.recruitmentplatform.com/tlk/pages/fo/download_job_file.jsp?ID=PSKFK026203F3VBQB686G8N7P&nDocumentID=1533857&ptId=11333\">download: Occupational Therapist JD (5).pdf</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"https://emea3.recruitmentplatform.com/tlk/pages/fo/download_job_file.jsp?ID=PSKFK026203F3VBQB686G8N7P&nDocumentID=1533858&ptId=11333\">download: Luton_Values_Flyer.pdf</a></li>\n</ul>\n</div>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"37938 - 40476 GBP / year","publishDate":"2025-05-24T01:00:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-06-08T22:59:59.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/d0716dd8-cedf-4c21-951b-2e7eb719c5c7.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"f759e7ca-c9bd-4e6c-ae6b-8921e484ca26","title":"Innovation Officer","employer":"Luton Borough Council","department":"","location":"Central Depot, Kingsway, Building 10/Town Hall","locationType":3,"description":"<div>\n\n<dl>\n<dt>Job number</dt>\n<dd>LBC03842</dd>\n<dt>Contract Type</dt>\n<dd>Permanent</dd>\n<dt>Posting End Date</dt>\n<dd>5 June 2025</dd>\n<dt>Job Area</dt>\n<dd>Waste, Recycling and Environmental Services</dd>\n</dl>\n\n<h2>About the job</h2>\n\nSalary: £37,938 - £40,476 a year Hours per week: 37 Contract type: Permanent\nAre you passionate about driving change, championing creativity, and making a meaningful impact in local communities? If so, we’d love to hear from you.\nWe’re on the lookout for an Innovation Officer to help shape the future of Neighbourhood Services in Luton. In this role, you’ll play a central part in identifying and implementing forward-thinking solutions that support our mission to create Valued. Improved. Places—places where residents are proud to live, work, and thrive.\nWhat you’ll be doing:\n<ul>\n<li>Scan the horizon for local, national, and international innovation that could benefit Neighbourhood Services—spotting what’s next and what’s needed.</li>\n<li>Develop compelling business cases and funding bids to bring new ideas to life, helping us secure the resources needed to make them happen.</li>\n<li>Design and deliver innovation projects that align with our core service priorities and the broader ambitions of Luton 2040—particularly our journey toward becoming a net zero town.</li>\n<li>Work cross-departmentally, collaborating with a wide range of teams to embed new ways of working that genuinely improve outcomes for our residents and communities.</li>\n<li>Champion a culture of innovation, inspiring colleagues to think differently and embrace opportunities for meaningful change.</li>\n</ul>\nPlease note this role does not attract sponsorship.\n\n<h2>About you</h2>\n\nWe are seeking a candidate with in-depth experience in conducting research and developing idea proposals and business cases that support service improvement and innovation. You should be comfortable turning insights into actionable strategies that align with organisational goals.\nYou will have proven experience in writing successful grant applications and funding bids, with the ability to navigate funding opportunities and secure resources that drive innovation forward.\nStrong analytical skills are essential. You should be able to undertake market analysis, carry out feasibility studies, and conduct options appraisals, effectively gathering and evaluating data to produce informed, evidence-based recommendations.\nThe role requires excellent time management and organisational skills. You must be capable of prioritising your own workload, managing multiple projects simultaneously, and delivering high-quality outputs within set deadlines.\nExceptional communication skills—both written and verbal—are key. You should be adept at producing engaging presentations, visuals, business cases, and reports that support your work and help secure buy-in from a variety of stakeholders.\nA solid understanding of innovation and best practice in one or more service areas within Neighbourhood Services—such as waste management, street cleansing, parks, public protection, or enforcement—is essential to ground your work in real-world service delivery.\nFinally, you will hold a relevant graduate qualification or be able to demonstrate equivalent experience in a related field.\n\n<h2>About us</h2>\n\nOur 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.\nThe 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?\nWe welcome applications from all sections of the community and are committed to developing a workforce that reflects the diversity of our borough\n\n<h2></h2>\n\n \n\n<h2>Benefits</h2>\n\nWe 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\n\n<h2>How to apply</h2>\n\nWe 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://m.luton.gov.uk/Page/Show/Jobs_and_careers/recruitment/Pages/How-to-apply.aspx\">How to apply</a>\n\n<h2>Available documents</h2>\n<div>Attached documents are available under links. Clicking a document link will initialize its download.</div>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https://emea3.recruitmentplatform.com/tlk/pages/fo/download_job_file.jsp?ID=PSKFK026203F3VBQB686G8N7P&nDocumentID=1514373&ptId=11327\">download: Luton_Values_Flyer.pdf</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"https://emea3.recruitmentplatform.com/tlk/pages/fo/download_job_file.jsp?ID=PSKFK026203F3VBQB686G8N7P&nDocumentID=1517072&ptId=11327\">download: Innovation Officer JD July 2024.pdf</a></li>\n</ul>\n</div>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"37938 - 40476 GBP / year","publishDate":"2025-05-24T01:00:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-06-05T22:59:59.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/d9b11243-d64e-4dd1-9532-260eec5d8038.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"25a13697-f193-45b6-a2c8-b2c90287369f","title":"Senior Practitioner - Children with Disabilities","employer":"Luton Borough Council","department":"","location":"Luton","locationType":3,"description":"<div>\n\n<dl>\n<dt>Job number</dt>\n<dd>LBC03552</dd>\n<dt>City</dt>\n<dd>Luton</dd>\n<dt>Contract Type</dt>\n<dd>Permanent</dd>\n<dt>Posting End Date</dt>\n<dd>8 June 2025</dd>\n<dt>Job Area</dt>\n<dd>Children's Social Care</dd>\n</dl>\n\n<h2>About the job</h2>\n\nSalary: £41,511 - £44,711 a year plus £5,500 market supplement and £963 essential car user allowance (subject to criteria) Hours per week: 37 Contract type: Permanent\nThe Children with Disabilities (CWD) service offers a comprehensive service to children with significant learning disabilities, physical disabilities and life limiting health conditions. We put children, young people and their families at the heart of everything we do.\nAre you passionate about making a difference in the lives of children, young people, and families? Do you thrive in complex, dynamic environments and bring experience, dedication, and compassion to your work? If so, we’d love to hear from you.\nIn this pivotal role, you will work closely with children, young people, families, and multidisciplinary teams to provide vital support and protection for those with complex needs and risks. Your responsibilities will include:\n<ul>\n<li>Conducting assessments, statutory visits, and parenting evaluations.</li>\n<li>Planning and implementing tailored, multi-agency interventions.</li>\n<li>Mentoring and coaching less experienced team members.</li>\n<li>Collaborating with internal and external partners for joint casework.</li>\n<li>Driving the development of best practices and procedures aligned with Social Work Professional Standards.</li>\n<li>Supporting management in achieving key performance targets.</li>\n</ul>\nPlease note this role does not attract sponsorship.\n\n<h2>About you</h2>\n\nTo excel in this role, you will bring extensive post-qualification experience in social work, coupled with the ability to make sound professional judgments and effectively manage complex cases with minimal supervision.\nYour expertise in analysing situations, assessing intervention needs, and anticipating critical issues will be key to delivering impactful support.\nYou should have a comprehensive understanding of legislation and statutory responsibilities within Children and Family Services, as well as a clear grasp of child development, family dynamics, and the unique challenges faced by vulnerable or disabled children.\nAdditionally, your awareness of the effects of social deprivation and your ability to respond with empathy and professionalism will enable you to address the needs of those you support effectively.\n\n<h2>About us</h2>\n\nOur 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.\nThe 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?\n\n<h2>Application process</h2>\n\nBecause 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.\n\n<h2>Additional information</h2>\n\nWe offer a range of excellent staff benefits which include: \n<ul>\n<li>\nFrom 25 to 32 days’ annual leave: linked to length of service and grade</li>\n<li>\nBuying annual leave scheme: buy up to 20 days additional annual leave</li>\n<li>\nCareer Pathways: step up in your career or move into a specialist area</li>\n<li>\nPension scheme: with generous employer contributions of up to 20.2 per cent (at July 2023) and 3x salary death in service grant</li>\n<li>\nGenerous relocation package: up to £8,000 (subject to eligibility)</li>\n<li>\nEmployee 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</li>\n<li>\nWork/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\n</li>\n<li>\nTraining and support: unlimited access to development courses, mentoring and support and clear career pathways</li>\n<li>\nStaff offers: includes discounts on your MOT, gym and fitness, restaurants and salons</li>\n<li>\nArriva Travel Club: great value savings on local bus travel</li>\n<li>\nFriday Funday Socials - One Friday every 2 months where we encourage our staff to get together to socialise after work</li>\n</ul>\n\n<h2>Available documents</h2>\n<div>Attached documents are available under links. Clicking a document link will initialize its download.</div>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https://emea3.recruitmentplatform.com/tlk/pages/fo/download_job_file.jsp?ID=PSKFK026203F3VBQB686G8N7P&nDocumentID=1457344&ptId=11337\">download: Senior Practitioner JD.pdf</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"https://emea3.recruitmentplatform.com/tlk/pages/fo/download_job_file.jsp?ID=PSKFK026203F3VBQB686G8N7P&nDocumentID=1457346&ptId=11337\">download: Luton_Values_Flyer.pdf</a></li>\n</ul>\n</div>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"41511 - 44711 GBP / year","publishDate":"2025-05-24T01:00:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-06-08T22:59:59.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/4b5cf412-4800-45fb-b012-7cfa6b1b54e5.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"34e2d168-e0b1-4786-b970-342f892e9bee","title":"Social Worker - Adoption Team","employer":"Luton Borough Council","department":"","location":"Luton","locationType":3,"description":"<div>\n\n<dl>\n<dt>Job number</dt>\n<dd>LBC03468</dd>\n<dt>Contract Type</dt>\n<dd>Permanent</dd>\n<dt>Posting End Date</dt>\n<dd>8 June 2025</dd>\n<dt>Job Area</dt>\n<dd>Children's Social Care</dd>\n</dl>\n\n<h2>About the job</h2>\n\nSalary: £37,938 - £40,476 a year plus £5,500 market supplement and £963 essential car user allowance (subject to criteria) Hours per week: 37 Contract type: Permanent\nJoin Our Adoption Team as a Social Worker!\nAre you passionate about making a life-changing difference in the lives of children and families? Our Adoption Team is seeking an experienced and dedicated Social Worker to support our mission of creating safe, loving, and permanent homes for children.\nKey Responsibilities:\n<ul>\n<li>\nRecruit, Assess, and Prepare: Work closely with prospective adoptive parents, conducting interviews, compiling reports, and providing expert advice to assist the Panel in making informed decisions.</li>\n<li>\nSupport Matching and Placement: Help approved adopters find the right match, providing support during introductions, placement, and the adoption process, including court representation and training as needed.</li>\n<li>\nPermanency Planning Leadership: Play a key role in permanency planning by guiding and supporting child care social workers with decisions and processes related to adoption.</li>\n</ul>\nIf you're ready to make a difference and want to be part of a supportive, professional, and diverse team, apply today!\nPlease note this role does not attract sponsorship.\n\n<h2>About you</h2>\n\nWe are looking for a compassionate and experienced professional who is ready to make a lasting difference in the lives of children and families. If you are a qualified social worker with:\n<ul>\n<li>\nExtensive Experience: Significant post-qualifying experience in the social or health care field.</li>\n<li>\nStrong Decision-Making Skills: Confidence in making professional judgments in multidisciplinary settings.</li>\n<li>\nA Solid Understanding of Child Care and Adoption: Including knowledge of child care and adoption legislation, and the lifelong impact adoption has on adopted people, their families, and birth families.</li>\n<li>\nExpertise in Communication: Familiarity with theories and techniques for effectively communicating with children.</li>\n<li>\nIn-Depth Knowledge of Legislation: Comprehensive understanding of statutory responsibilities and quality standards in Adoption Services.</li>\n</ul>\nWe do ask that you have DipSW, CQSW, or an equivalent recognised professional qualification.\nThis role is ideal for someone who thrives in a collaborative environment, has a passion for child welfare, and wants to be part of a team that creates life-changing outcomes for children and families.\nIf this sounds like you, we’d love to hear from you!\n\n<h2>About us</h2>\n\nOur 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.\nThe 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?\n\n<h2>Application process</h2>\n\nBecause 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.\n\n<h2>Additional information</h2>\n\nWe offer a range of excellent staff benefits which include: \n<ul>\n<li>\nFrom 25 to 32 days’ annual leave: linked to length of service and grade</li>\n<li>\nBuying annual leave scheme: buy up to 20 days additional annual leave</li>\n<li>\nCareer Pathways: step up in your career or move into a specialist area</li>\n<li>\nPension scheme: with generous employer contributions of up to 20.2 per cent (at July 2023) and 3x salary death in service grant</li>\n<li>\nGenerous relocation package: up to £8,000 (subject to eligibility)</li>\n<li>\nEmployee 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</li>\n<li>\nWork/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\n</li>\n<li>\nTraining and support: unlimited access to development courses, mentoring and support and clear career pathways</li>\n<li>\nStaff offers: includes discounts on your MOT, gym and fitness, restaurants and salons</li>\n<li>\nArriva Travel Club: great value savings on local bus travel</li>\n<li>\nFriday Funday Socials - One Friday every 2 months where we encourage our staff to get together to socialise after work</li>\n</ul>\n\n<h2>Available documents</h2>\n<div>Attached documents are available under links. Clicking a document link will initialize its download.</div>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https://emea3.recruitmentplatform.com/tlk/pages/fo/download_job_file.jsp?ID=PSKFK026203F3VBQB686G8N7P&nDocumentID=1431294&ptId=11336\">download: Luton_Values_Flyer.pdf</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"https://emea3.recruitmentplatform.com/tlk/pages/fo/download_job_file.jsp?ID=PSKFK026203F3VBQB686G8N7P&nDocumentID=1431304&ptId=11336\">download: Social Worker - Adoption & Permanence Team JD (1).pdf</a></li>\n</ul>\n</div>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"37938 - 40476 GBP / year","publishDate":"2025-05-24T01:00:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-06-08T22:59:59.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/4b1b9620-7de7-4b39-bf41-49c84ced5a09.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"bf2dfdba-ee80-4935-8c41-75c9a8ebdb81","title":"Social Worker - Children Looked After","employer":"Luton Borough Council","department":"","location":"luton","locationType":3,"description":"<div>\n\n<dl>\n<dt>Job number</dt>\n<dd>LBC03902</dd>\n<dt>Contract Type</dt>\n<dd>Permanent</dd>\n<dt>Posting End Date</dt>\n<dd>8 June 2025</dd>\n<dt>Job Area</dt>\n<dd>Children's Social Care</dd>\n</dl>\n\n<h2>About the job</h2>\n\nSalary: £37,938 - £40,476 a year plus £5,500 market supplement allowance and £963 essential car user allowance Hours per week: 37 Contract type: Permanent\nAre you passionate about making a difference in the lives of children, young people, and families? Do you thrive in complex, dynamic environments and bring experience, dedication, and compassion to your work? If so, we’d love to hear from you.\nIn this pivotal role, you will work closely with children, young people, families, and multidisciplinary teams to provide vital support and protection for those with complex needs and risks. Your responsibilities will include:\n<ul>\n<li>Conducting assessments, statutory visits, and parenting evaluations.</li>\n<li>Planning and implementing tailored, multi-agency interventions.</li>\n<li>Collaborating with internal and external partners for joint casework.</li>\n<li>Driving the development of best practices and procedures aligned with Social Work Professional Standards.</li>\n<li>Supporting management in achieving key performance targets.</li>\n</ul>\nPlease note this role does not attract sponsorship.\n\n<h2>About you</h2>\n\nYou are a passionate and experienced social work professional, bringing substantial post-qualifying expertise in fostering and child and family social work. With a deep understanding of the needs of young people in care, you have developed a high level of competence in the fostering field, aligning your practice with national standards and best practice guidance.\nYour experience includes working directly with children who have experienced trauma, attachment challenges, and associated disorders, and you bring both empathy and insight to your approach. You have a strong track record of providing effective supervision, both one-to-one and in group settings, demonstrating confident leadership in supervisory practice and support.\nA skilled communicator, you’re able to present complex reports and deliver impactful presentations tailored to a range of audiences. You thrive in collaborative environments, contributing to team-based problem-solving with a solution-focused mindset.\nBuilding meaningful relationships is at the heart of your work—whether with children, carers, or colleagues—and your ability to engage people from all backgrounds is one of your key strengths.\nYou hold a DipSW, CQSW, or an equivalent recognised qualification in social work, and you are registered with Social Work England.\n\n<h2>About us</h2>\n\nOur 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.\nThe 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?\nWe welcome applications from all sections of the community and are committed to developing a workforce that reflects the diversity of our borough\n\n<h2>Application process</h2>\n\nBecause 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.\n\n<h2>Additional information</h2>\n\nWe offer a range of excellent staff benefits which include: \n<ul>\n<li>\nFrom 25 to 32 days’ annual leave: linked to length of service and grade</li>\n<li>\nBuying annual leave scheme: buy up to 20 days additional annual leave</li>\n<li>\nCareer Pathways: step up in your career or move into a specialist area</li>\n<li>\nPension scheme: with generous employer contributions of up to 20.2 per cent (at July 2023) and 3x salary death in service grant</li>\n<li>\nGenerous relocation package: up to £8,000 (subject to eligibility)</li>\n<li>\nEmployee 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</li>\n<li>\nWork/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\n</li>\n<li>\nTraining and support: unlimited access to development courses, mentoring and support and clear career pathways</li>\n<li>\nStaff offers: includes discounts on your MOT, gym and fitness, restaurants and salons</li>\n<li>\nArriva Travel Club: great value savings on local bus travel</li>\n<li>\nFriday Funday Socials - One Friday every 2 months where we encourage our staff to get together to socialise after work</li>\n</ul>\n\n<h2>Available documents</h2>\n<div>Attached documents are available under links. Clicking a document link will initialize its download.</div>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https://emea3.recruitmentplatform.com/tlk/pages/fo/download_job_file.jsp?ID=PSKFK026203F3VBQB686G8N7P&nDocumentID=1533845&ptId=11332\">download: Social Worker Children- L7 M1 JD.pdf</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"https://emea3.recruitmentplatform.com/tlk/pages/fo/download_job_file.jsp?ID=PSKFK026203F3VBQB686G8N7P&nDocumentID=1533846&ptId=11332\">download: Luton_Values_Flyer.pdf</a></li>\n</ul>\n</div>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"37938 - 40476 GBP / year","publishDate":"2025-05-24T01:00:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-06-08T22:59:59.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/b9cec453-33b3-40b9-af20-9c6c35a484a3.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"4302faf7-0f5b-41c1-974c-d85a1b7f1656","title":"Assistant Engineer","employer":"Luton Borough Council","department":"","location":"Kingsway Depot","locationType":3,"description":"<div>\n\n<dl>\n<dt>Job number</dt>\n<dd>LBC03868</dd>\n<dt>Contract Type</dt>\n<dd>Permanent</dd>\n<dt>Posting End Date</dt>\n<dd>5 June 2025</dd>\n<dt>Job Area</dt>\n<dd>Architects, Engineers and Surveyors</dd>\n</dl>\n\n<h2>About the job</h2>\n\nSalary: £37,938 - £40,476 a year plus £963 essential car user allowance Hours per week: 37 Contract type: Permanent\nWe’re looking for an enthusiastic and motivated Assistant Engineer to join our Highways team and support the delivery of essential improvements across Luton’s Road network. In this key role, you’ll support the Engineering Delivery Team Leader in maintaining and improving Luton’s highways infrastructure. You’ll play an active part in delivering local safety and traffic management schemes, contributing directly to projects that enhance the everyday lives of residents and visitors.\nYour responsibilities will include:\n<ul>\n<li>Designing and delivering highways schemes as part of the Council’s capital works programme.</li>\n<li>Managing elements of the Structural Maintenance revenue programme, including drainage and surface renewal.</li>\n<li>Providing a joined-up approach to project management, contract administration, and civil engineering delivery.</li>\n</ul>\nYou’ll work closely with internal teams, contractors, and other stakeholders to ensure projects are well-managed and delivered on time, to budget, and to high technical standards.\n\n<h2>About you</h2>\n\nYou’ll have solid experience in structural maintenance and highway engineering schemes, with a clear understanding of how to manage projects effectively in terms of performance, timelines, and budgets. You’re confident in developing and prioritising programmes of engineering work, and have the ability to explain complex technical issues clearly to a wide range of audiences.\nCollaboration comes naturally to you—you’re able to work constructively with contractors, colleagues, and a range of stakeholders, both internal and external. You’ll also be skilled in producing clear, concise reports and correspondence on often complex matters.\nYou’re highly organised, able to plan and manage your own workload, and thrive when working to deadlines and within budget. Your understanding of relevant legislation, regulations, and contract procedures ensures you work confidently and compliantly. You’ll also bring knowledge of project management principles and techniques, and hold a BTEC, HNC/D, degree or equivalent qualification in an engineering-related discipline.\n\n<h2>About us</h2>\n\nOur 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.\nThe 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?\nWe welcome applications from all sections of the community and are committed to developing a workforce that reflects the diversity of our borough\n\n<h2>Application Process</h2>\n\nOn occasions, we may close a vacancy early due to a very high number of applications being received. \n\n<h2>Benefits</h2>\n\nWe 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\n\n<h2>How to apply</h2>\n\nWe 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://m.luton.gov.uk/Page/Show/Jobs_and_careers/recruitment/Pages/How-to-apply.aspx\">How to apply</a>\n\n<h2>Available documents</h2>\n<div>Attached documents are available under links. Clicking a document link will initialize its download.</div>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https://emea3.recruitmentplatform.com/tlk/pages/fo/download_job_file.jsp?ID=PSKFK026203F3VBQB686G8N7P&nDocumentID=1528273&ptId=11329\">download: Luton_Values_Flyer.pdf</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"https://emea3.recruitmentplatform.com/tlk/pages/fo/download_job_file.jsp?ID=PSKFK026203F3VBQB686G8N7P&nDocumentID=1530896&ptId=11329\">download: PREF105361 202504 M1 Assistant Engineer.pdf</a></li>\n</ul>\n</div>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"37938 - 40476 GBP / year","publishDate":"2025-05-23T01:00:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-06-05T22:59:59.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/2219c35e-2830-480c-8605-a03c3237866d.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"497c8651-85aa-415c-9ffb-7a1aff53b90c","title":"I.T. Application Development Officer - North Herts Council","employer":"Essex County Council","department":"","location":"SG6 3JF","locationType":3,"description":"I.T. Application Development Officer - North Herts CouncilNorth Herts CouncilPermanent, Full Time£38,296.00 - £44,140.00 per annum (Pay award pending)Location: Letchworth Garden CityClosing Date: 16th June 2025 Essex County Council are delighted to be advertising the role of IT Applications Development Officer on behalf of North Herts Council. For my information on the role. Please click <a href=\"https://www.north-herts.gov.uk/it-application-development-officer-0\"> HERE </a>Hybrid working:Flexibility with homeworking and office-based days (typically 1 day a week in the office)The RoleThe organization is undergoing an enhanced digital transformation to ensure all processes are 'digital by default' and to deliver services in the most efficient and effective manner. You will play a crucial role in supporting the IT Senior Development and Cyber Security Officer by designing, developing, integrating, and supporting a variety of technical projects to facilitate this transformation.The Experience You Will Bring<a name=\"_Hlk92374783\"></a> You must have experience in supporting applications and database products on Windows-based virtual hardware.You must have experience in managing third-party upgrades, such as Oracle and MSSQL, and in installing vendor-supplied application patches to enhance functionality, resolve application errors, and comply with legislative changesYou will possess excellent customer service skills, demonstrate the ability to collaborate effectively within a small team, maintain a keen attention to detail, and prioritize complex tasks efficiently in a dynamic and busy environment.You must have substantial programming experience in C#, along with a background in developing system integrations, analysing data, and creating line-of-business applications.You must have experience in developing integrations between in-house and third-party systems using various techniques, such as RESTful APIs, SOAP, XML, JSON, and CSV, as well as expertise in ETL (Extract, Transform, Load) processes and SQL.You must have experience with technology stacks including WinForms, Web, ASP.NET Core, .NET Framework/.NET 6-9 (Core), Blazor, WPF, and .NET MAUI (for mobile apps).You must be eager to learn new skills, adept at troubleshooting and diagnosing problems, and have a strong focus on security.Please note, the successful applicant for the above post will be background checked with the Disclosure and Barring Service.Why work with us?We are committed to promoting equality, diversity, and inclusion in our recruitment practices and in our employment policies. We want our employees to feel safe to express themselves and we encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds with a wide range of talents. We are dedicated to promoting a healthy work/life balance, valuing our employees, and enabling them to make a difference to the local community.What you should do nextIf you are interested in finding out more about this role, we would love to hear from you. Please apply via <a href=\"https://web.north-herts.gov.uk/hronlinerecruitment/default.aspx?ApplicationID=2932\"> Recruitment </a>Please note that we do not accept CV applications, either on their own or accompanying application forms. Therefore, please ensure that all relevant information is provided on the application form on the NHC job pages.If you would like an informal chat about the post, you can contact Justin Goodwin, IT Senior Development and Cyber Security Officer at justin.goodwin@north-herts.gov.ukIf you are interested in finding out more about this role, we would love to hear from you. Please apply via <a href=\"https://www.north-herts.gov.uk/it-application-development-officer-0\"> HERE </a>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£38000 - £44000 per annum","publishDate":"2025-05-21T01:01:02.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-06-16T01:01:02.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/a204b540-f538-44e4-952c-2a6e886482a1.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"0a48f585-5ac4-40a3-b8c1-ff35244464af","title":"Community Team Manager -Adults (Rural North West)","employer":"West Northamptonshire Council","department":"","location":"Daventry","locationType":3,"description":"Community Hub team manager: Our community teams have a very varied role and support a wide range of adults from 18 plus, with a variety of needs. Covering Daventry, Towcester and Brackley. Adult services encompasses a wide range of teams and employment opportunities. This includes; Community Teams which also provide the front door to Adult Services, Learning Disability Team, Hospital Social Care Team, Review team and Moving into Adulthood roles. West Northants Council Adult Social Care has been on an exciting journey of transformation since we became a unitary authority in April 2021. This has given us the opportunity to really look at how we provide adult social care on a more localised level, leading to lots of exciting innovations and a new model of working which puts people and their communities firmly at the heart of what we do. Our benefits You can also see our full list of employee benefits on our careers site here: <a href=\"https://www.westnorthants.gov.uk/jobs-and-careers/why-you-should-work-us\">Why you should work for us | West Northamptonshire Council</a>What will you be doing? As a Team Manager you will responsible for managing, monitoring and co-ordinating the work of a team within a specified geographical area and/or service area in order to ensure an efficient delivery of service to Adults, providing high level oversight on cases particularly those that are high profile and hold complexities and risks. Whilst managing and monitoring the service provision budgets and other resources ensuring that expenditure occurs within financial regulations and does not exceed budget. Ensuring that performance targets are planned for and met and workload planning is effective. This role includes developing good relationships with partner agencies and supporting in developing robust systems and procedures. An amazing opportunity to support our most vulnerable adults living in West Northants. Leading a busy team, you will take a holistic and person-centred approach to ensuring the people your team support are happy, healthy, and safe. You’ll make sure they feel listened to and encourage practice that supports them to identify their assets and strengths – enabling them to fulfil aspirations, build resilience and improve outcomes.About you We seek you to have demonstrable experience in leading and managing an Assessment and Social Work team. This includes responsibility for recruitment and retention, induction, training and development, performance management, disciplinary and capability processes, and succession planning. A proven ability to build and sustain a strong, cohesive, and high-performing team is essential. The role involves managing the allocation of workloads across the team, ensuring high-quality delivery, meeting performance targets, and driving continuous service improvement. Confidence in monitoring, analysing, and managing delegated budgets, funding, and resources in line with council policies and procedures—or influencing broader service budgets indirectly—is required. Extensive knowledge of practice, theory, and legislation should be applied to enhance standards, shape procedures and policies, promote innovation, and embed new ways of working. This may include adopting insights from recognised sites of excellence and navigating complex or challenging circumstances, including those that require positive risk-taking. A solid understanding of local communities and the wider political context is key. Effective leadership in partnership working—both internally and with external stakeholders—is vital, along with a commitment to involving people who access support in the ongoing development of the service. <ul>\n<li>Level 5 leadership/management qualification or willingness to work towards it</li>\n<li>Educated to a degree level in health and social care or related field or equivalent experience</li>\n<li>Evidence of continuous professional development</li>\n</ul> Apply now! As we may close this advert early, if we receive the desired response. This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore subject to an enhanced DBS certificate. It is also a regulated activity and will be subject to a Children and Adults Barred List check. West Northamptonshire Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.About us At West Northants Council, it’s about our people. People who thrive with ambition, bubble with new ideas, demand better ways of working, caring about every detail, and who never shy away from a challenge. Our culture is a gateway for new experiences. A place to forge new opportunities. To empower you in your career and unite you with like-minded people.Our vision is ‘to make West Northants a great place to live, work, visit and thrive’. We truly stand by this and work hard every day to make this a reality. Our corporate values, THRIVE, stand for: Trust, High Performance, Respect, Innovate and Empower, they underpin everything we do and how we deliver services. Hear more from our Chief Executive, Anna Earnshaw, about what it's like to work at West Northants Council https://youtu.be/lV0EfeUF4aU We are committed to ensuring diversity, equality, equity, and inclusion is woven into the fabric of WNC and everything we do, to enable all colleagues to develop and maximize their full potential.  We are a disability confident employer, a member of the Armed Forces Covenant, and a Care Leaver Covenant partnerThe following film was created by us to communicate our intentions - watch WNC colleagues explain <a href=\"https://youtu.be/16hhIWCZ7xM\">what DEI means to us</a>. If you need additional support or reasonable adjustments during the application process, including needing the job description in another format or language, please email <a href=\"mailto:careers@westnorthants.gov.uk\">careers@westnorthants.gov.uk</a> for support.West Northants Council, where careers thrive.","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£49,587 - £52,860 D.O.E","publishDate":"2025-05-20T09:56:32.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-06-20T23:59:59.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/40b562cc-3609-4a3f-9bed-dcc1fba23789.png","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"fccdc288-b26e-475a-9935-4075e244b57f","title":"Community Team Manager -Adults (Rural North West)","employer":"West Northamptonshire Council","department":"","location":"Daventry","locationType":3,"description":"<h2>Job introduction</h2>You can also see our full list of employee benefits on our careers site here: <a href=\"https://www.westnorthants.gov.uk/jobs-and-careers/why-you-should-work-us\">Why you should work for us | West Northamptonshire Council</a><h2>About the role</h2>Community Hub team manager: Our community teams have a very varied role and support a wide range of adults from 18 plus, with a variety of needs. Covering Daventry and surrounding villages. Adult services encompasses a wide range of teams and employment opportunities. This includes; Community Teams which also provide the front door to Adult Services. West Northants Council Adult Social Care has been on an exciting journey of transformation since we became a unitary authority in April 2021. This has given us the opportunity to really look at how we provide adult social care on a more localised level, leading to lots of exciting innovations and a new model of working which puts people and their communities firmly at the heart of what we do. <h2>Additional information</h2>We seek you to have demonstrable experience in leading and managing an Assessment and Social Work team. This includes responsibility for recruitment and retention, induction, training and development, performance management, disciplinary and capability processes, and succession planning. A proven ability to build and sustain a strong, cohesive, and high-performing team is essential. The role involves managing the allocation of workloads across the team, ensuring high-quality delivery, meeting performance targets, and driving continuous service improvement. Confidence in monitoring, analysing, and managing delegated budgets, funding, and resources in line with council policies and procedures—or influencing broader service budgets indirectly—is required. Extensive knowledge of practice, theory, and legislation should be applied to enhance standards, shape procedures and policies, promote innovation, and embed new ways of working. This may include adopting insights from recognised sites of excellence and navigating complex or challenging circumstances, including those that require positive risk-taking. A solid understanding of local communities and the wider political context is key. Effective leadership in partnership working—both internally and with external stakeholders—is vital, along with a commitment to involving people who access support in the ongoing development of the service. <ul>\n<li>Level 5 leadership/management qualification or willingness to work towards it</li>\n<li>Educated to a degree level in health and social care or related field or equivalent experience</li>\n<li>Evidence of continuous professional development</li>\n</ul> Apply now! As we may close this advert early, if we receive the desired response. This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore subject to an enhanced DBS certificate. It is also a regulated activity and will be subject to a Children and Adults Barred List check. West Northamptonshire Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.<h2>Company information</h2>At West Northants Council, it’s about our people. People who thrive with ambition, bubble with new ideas, demand better ways of working, caring about every detail, and who never shy away from a challenge. Our culture is a gateway for new experiences. A place to forge new opportunities. To empower you in your career and unite you with like-minded people.Our vision is ‘to make West Northants a great place to live, work, visit and thrive’. We truly stand by this and work hard every day to make this a reality. Our corporate values, THRIVE, stand for: Trust, High Performance, Respect, Innovate and Empower, they underpin everything we do and how we deliver services. Hear more from our Chief Executive, Anna Earnshaw, about what it's like to work at West Northants Council https://youtu.be/lV0EfeUF4aU We are committed to ensuring diversity, equality, equity, and inclusion is woven into the fabric of WNC and everything we do, to enable all colleagues to develop and maximize their full potential.  We are a disability confident employer, a member of the Armed Forces Covenant, and a Care Leaver Covenant partnerThe following film was created by us to communicate our intentions - watch WNC colleagues explain <a href=\"https://youtu.be/16hhIWCZ7xM\">what DEI means to us</a>. If you need additional support or reasonable adjustments during the application process, including needing the job description in another format or language, please email <a href=\"mailto:careers@westnorthants.gov.uk\">careers@westnorthants.gov.uk</a> for support.West Northants Council, where careers thrive.","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£49,587 - £52,860 D.O.E","publishDate":"2025-05-18T23:00:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-06-08T22:59:59.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/023edf71-07bb-4202-a8c7-b567cac65347.png","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"f6414f48-7f8c-4ad4-ace4-64000da4d00a","title":"Senior Employment Solicitor","employer":"Luton Borough Council","department":"","location":"Hybrid","locationType":3,"description":"<div>\n\n<dl>\n<dt>Job number</dt>\n<dd>LBC03899</dd>\n<dt>Contract Type</dt>\n<dd>Permanent</dd>\n<dt>Posting End Date</dt>\n<dd>5 June 2025</dd>\n<dt>Job Area</dt>\n<dd>Citizen Engagement and Legal</dd>\n</dl>\n\n<h2>About the job</h2>\n\nSalary: £51,802 - £54,924 a year plus £5,000 Market Rate Supplement and £3,203 car benefit allowance Hours per week: 37 Contract type: Permanent\nLegal Services plays a crucial role in providing legal advice to all departments of the Council, as well as some external organisations. This is an exciting opening for the right candidate to join our supportive and dynamic Litigation Legal Team as a Senior Employment Lawyer\nThe successful candidate will assist in the managing of a caseload of employment cases and act as an advocate in employment related cases at Tribunal as required. You will be responsible for the provision of an effective, efficient comprehensive and professional in-house advice on matters of employment to departments in the council, including schools, working closely with the council’s HR department.\nThe council works an Agile Working Policy and the post holder can work remotely, but will be expected to come to the office at least 2 days per week and when required to attend Tribunals.\nPlease note this role does not attract sponsorship.\n\n<h2>About you</h2>\n\nWe are looking for someone with working experience of a wide range of employment law.\nApplicants for this role will need to have good communication and organisational skills, attention to detail and the ability to work to tight deadlines. An ability to work collaboratively with colleagues and understand client needs with a strong focus on delivering positive outcomes is equally important.\nThe successful candidate will be responsible for managing a mixed caseload of employment cases with little supervision.\nThe applicant will be a qualified solicitor, barrister or fellow of CILEX with at least 5 years post qualification experience.\n\n<h2>About us</h2>\n\nOur 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.\nThe 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?\nWe welcome applications from all sections of the community and are committed to developing a workforce that reflects the diversity of our borough\n\n<h2>Application Process</h2>\n\nBecause 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. \n\n<h2>Benefits</h2>\n\nWe 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\n\n<h2>How to apply</h2>\n\nWe 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://m.luton.gov.uk/Page/Show/Jobs_and_careers/recruitment/Pages/How-to-apply.aspx\">How to apply</a>\n\n<h2>Available documents</h2>\n<div>Attached documents are available under links. 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