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Permanent - Full Time&nbsp;

Location:&nbsp; Town Hall, 128-142 High Road, Ilford, IG1 1DD
An excellent opportunity has arisen within the London Borough of Redbridge for a highly experienced, Senior Contracts and Procurement Lawyer to join the Council to provide a comprehensive and professional legal service.
You will report to the Chief Legal Officer within&nbsp;the Legal Department. You will also work closely with other Council departmental clients and specialist departments.
You will provide the Council with expert advice and guidance on aspects of all contracts and procurement related work and have extensive experience in the preparation of public contracts and knowledge of public contract procurement processes.
Responsibilities:&nbsp;
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<li>Provide expertise and knowledge of, and provide advice and guidance and practical assistance on, local government law in the areas of local government contract and procurement work.</li>
<li>Conduct a full range of work types in this area.</li>
<li>Utilising skills and experience gained within a similar position,</li>
<li>You will have conduct of a wide and varied range and complexity of local government contract and procurement work</li>
<li>You will supervise a Contract Lawyer</li>
<li>You will report to the Chief Legal Officer</li>
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To be successful in this role you will need to:
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<li>Hold a Solicitor, Barrister, FILEX or similar qualification</li>
<li>Have experience of contract and procurement work, preferably in a local government context</li>
<li>Excellent knowledge of the law and practice of contract and procurement law</li>
<li>Experience of managing a wide and varied forms of contract and procurement matters with minimal supervision</li>
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If you feel you meet the above requirements and are keen to join an ambitious, dynamic and innovative team, we would like to hear from you.
Interviews to be confirmed
Previous applicants need not apply.
To apply for this post please <a href="http://www.redbridge.gov.uk/jobs" target="_blank">www.redbridge.gov.uk/jobs</a> or copy the following link into your browser:&nbsp;
<a href="https://ce0320li.webitrent.com/ce0320li_webrecruitment/wrd/run/ETREC107GF.open?VACANCY_ID=805235ezZg&amp;WVID=958433OaLq" target="_blank">https://ce0320li.webitrent.com/ce0320li_webrecruitment/wrd/run/ETREC107…</a>

All short-listed applicants will need to demonstrate proof of right to work in the UK.

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

London Borough of Redbridge

Senior Contracts and Procurement Lawyer

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The Housing Needs Service is undergoing a radical transformation to achieve successful outcomes for our residents.&nbsp; We are seeking people who excel in building positive and trusting relationships with the skills and expertise to deliver lasting housing solutions.
We are seeking a&nbsp;Hostel Support Officer&nbsp;who wants to work in a resident-centred service.&nbsp; You will play a major part in making residents&amp;© lives better in preventing and relieving homelessness. Your role will be to provide support to homeless people on the hostel register, manage day to day hostel operations, execute administrative activities, report repairs issues and record resolutions.
You will be expected to have clear knowledge of the Housing Act 1996 and Homeless Reduction Act 2017 as well as the ability to learn.
Interviews will be held week commencing 11th of August 2025. &nbsp;
You would be arriving at the London Borough of Redbridge at an exciting time, joining an ambitious new Housing Needs Service that embraces change and a positive learning culture for colleagues with a vision to secure sustainable housing solutions for all.
To apply for this position, you will need to submit an online application form along with uploading a copy of your CV and supporting statement.

Hostel Support Officer

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Please apply online via the link provided.
Please note, we do not accept CVs submitted without a fully completed online application form.
Brentwood Council is committed to equal opportunities and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.&nbsp; People with disabilities will be offered an interview where they meet the Essential Criteria on the Person Specification.
Please note - the closing date for applications is Tuesday 26 August 2025 at 08:00am.
It is our policy that if you have not heard back within 3 weeks of the closing date you should assume that you have not been shortlisted on this occasion.



(Starting salary dependent upon skills and qualifications, progression subject to satisfactory performance)
Do you want to be part of a motivated and dynamic forward-thinking IT Team? How about getting opportunities to work with the latest cloud and cyber technologies? Do you enjoy challenges and like to solve problems?
Following the successful migration to Cloud services the Council has widen its digital landscape by continuing to invest in modern digital platforms and the position of an IT Applications Analyst has become available.&nbsp;
<h3>About the role</h3>
The IT Applications Analyst will be working with IT Operations and Support Teams to deliver high quality technical services. This post will see you as the main point of contact and be responsible for the maintenance and improvement of Business Applications including backups, database management, interface config, upgrades and monitoring and ongoing system developments. Knowledge of IDOX Uniform would be advantageous.
Working in the Council’s IT Team you will be exposed to a wide variety of technologies, challenges, and opportunities to upskill. Working in a continuous improvement model - You will be part of motivated and forward-thinking technology team and get the opportunity to contribute to the effective delivery of the Council’s Digital Strategies, improve the Customer and Employee experience, and ensure that critical systems are highly available.&nbsp;
Knowledge of Microsoft Cloud technologies and ITIL would be advantageous.
As the Council continues with the transformation agenda, this job role will continue to evolve to fit into the new working practices of the organisation.
For an informal discussion please contact Tim Huggins: <a href="mailto:tim.huggins@brentwood.gov.uk" target="_blank">tim.huggins@brentwood.gov.uk</a> or 01277 312933.

Brentwood Borough Council

IT Applications Analyst

Job Description Organisation: London Borough of Waltham Forest Directorate: Place / Housing Grade: PO4 Salary: £47,532 - £50,574&nbsp; Retention Bonus/ Market Supplement: N/A Contract Type: Full Time, Permanent&nbsp; Working hours per week: 36 hours&nbsp; Weeks per year: 52 weeks Application Deadline: 01/08/2025 Proposed Interview Date(s): TBC &nbsp; Reference: 1735 About Us:&nbsp; Bursting with culture, energy, and opportunity, the London Borough of Waltham Forest is a fantastic and exciting place to work.&nbsp; We are a highly ambitious borough. Driven by culture and the innate creativity of our residents, we have developed new and innovative ways to build our communities. Our Council is relentlessly resident-focused, insight-led, digitally driven and commercially minded; a Council focused on meeting the needs of our existing and future residents.&nbsp; London Borough of Waltham Forest is one of the <a href="https://www.london.gov.uk/good-work-standard" target="_blank">Mayor of London’s Good Work Standard</a>&nbsp;employers. This accreditation is a proof of our commitment to creating a healthy, fair and inclusive workplace. This includes fair pay and conditions, workplace well-being, skills and progression and diversity and recruitment.&nbsp; About the role:&nbsp; To manage a team responsible for the procurement of all types of cost-effective accommodation for homeless households such as temporary accommodation and private sector accommodation for discharge of homelessness duties in partnership with accommodation providers, other Councils and agencies. To maximise the supply of cost-effective procurement opportunities to reduce the reliance on expensive temporary accommodation. &gt;&gt; <a href="https://fs-filestore-eu.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/Waltham_Forest/govRoleProfiles/2020%20Accommodation%20Procurement%20Manager%20PO4.pdf" target="_blank">Click here to download the Role Profile</a> &lt;&lt;&nbsp; Key Responsibilities:&nbsp; <ul> <li>To manage a team responsible for the procurement of all types of cost-effective accommodation for homeless households such as temporary accommodation and private sector accommodation for discharge of homelessness duties in partnership with accommodation providers, other Councils and agencies.&nbsp;</li> <li>Job specification related to this role will provide further details of key responsibilities.</li> </ul> Qualifications and Requirements:&nbsp; <ul> <li>Degree level education or equivalent through training and work experience.</li> </ul> Terms and conditions:&nbsp; The below terms and conditions apply to this role:&nbsp; <ul> <li>Satisfactory employment references and CIFAS identity checks;&nbsp;</li> <li>Satisfactory declaration of interest;&nbsp;</li> <li>Satisfactory DBS check;&nbsp;</li> <li>Suitable driver’s license;&nbsp;</li> </ul> This post is politically restricted therefore the post holder is disqualified from undertaking certain political activities under the Local Government Officers (Political Restrictions) Regulations 1990.&nbsp; As a public authority, we must ensure that members of staff in public-facing roles are able to speak fluent English. This means that they must have a command of spoken English, with confidence and accuracy, sufficient for the effective performance of their role. This requirement does not refer to any particular English language qualifications, regional or international accents, dialects, speech impediments or the tone of conversations. It does not require staff to speak only in English.&nbsp; How to Apply:&nbsp; Interested candidates are invited to submit their applications online by pressing the ‘Apply’ button below. This includes a supporting statement that outlines to us how your skills and experience make you a good candidate for this vacancy.&nbsp; We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.&nbsp;&nbsp; Equal Opportunity Employer:&nbsp; Waltham Forest is a diverse borough where diversity is valued and is integral to both, service delivery and employment of its staff. The Council is proud of its rich mix of communities and as the largest employer in the area, it works hard to respond to the changing needs of its population. We use our statutory duties on race, gender and disability equality and best practice in respect of age, faith and sexual orientation to ensure equality of opportunity in the workplace. The Council is committed to meeting its 4 equality objectives: - Promoting equality of opportunity - Opposing all forms of discrimination, intolerance and disadvantage - Ensuring our workforce reflects the diverse communities of Waltham Forest at all levels. - Providing fair, appropriate, accessible and excellent Services to all. Respecting Diversity is a core Council value.&nbsp; To support the above and reduce the risk of bias in its recruitment activities, the council is operating an anonymous shortlisting process, which hides personal information that can identify individuals until their application has been considered for shortlisting. The council also operates a scheme whereby, for jobs graded up to and including scale SO2, internal candidates are considered first. This includes those candidates who self-identify as having a disability for the purposes of the Disability Confident scheme. For more information, please refer to our recruitment and selection policy.&nbsp; We are keen to support employees to balance their working life with other commitments. Therefore, wherever possible, we will consider working arrangements that suit an individual's personal circumstances whilst still meeting the needs of the Council. If you would like to discuss the possible flexible working options that might be applicable to this role, please contact the person named below or feel free to discuss this during your interview.&nbsp; For more information on the benefits of working for the Council, please visit <a href="https://www.walthamforest.gov.uk/jobs-and-training/find-jobs-and-other-opportunities/working-us" target="_blank">https://www.walthamforest.gov.uk/jobs-and-training/find-jobs-and-other-opportunities/working-us</a>.&nbsp; Contact Information:&nbsp; If you have any questions about this vacancy or the application process, please contact Yasmin Hussain, Accommodation Procurement &amp; Options Service Manager at <a href="mailto:Yasmin.Hussain@walthamforest.gov.uk" target="_blank">Yasmin.Hussain@walthamforest.gov.uk</a> . If you have any technical issues when trying to apply for this post, please contact our Recruitment Team via email at <a href="mailto:recruitment@walthamforest.gov.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@walthamforest.gov.uk</a>.&nbsp; The Council’s preference is for online application. However, if you have a disability and are unable to complete an online application, please email <a href="mailto:recruitment@walthamforest.gov.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@walthamforest.gov.uk</a> so we can arrange an alternative application method.&nbsp; Click here for further information on the <a href="https://www.walthamforest.gov.uk/council-and-elections/your-data-and-privacy/our-privacy-notices/hr-recruitment-privacy-notice" target="_blank">Human Resources recruitment privacy notice</a>.&nbsp;





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Redbridge is an ambitious, diverse and exciting east-London borough. What we do is driven by changing our relationship with local people to support our vision. As a result, we've developed innovative ways to build our communities and transform our Council.
We're one of the fastest growing parts of the country and the third most diverse London borough. Our communities are attracted by a mixture of excellent schools, relatively affordable housing, high-quality open space and rapid transport connections into the heart of the city.
In Redbridge we are passionate about our care experienced young people and take pride in ensuring that young people feel supported and empowered to achieve their ambitions and goals as they make their transition to adulthood.&nbsp;
An exciting opportunity for a personal advisor as arisen in our Outstanding Leaving Care Service based at Station Road, Barkingside.&nbsp; The successful candidate will be working in a well-structured, supportive and effective team and report to one of three Practice Managers. The role involves working alongside a range of professionals, with young adults, previously Looked After by the Local Authority between the ages of 18 and 25 years old.
This is a rewarding, challenging and essential role, in our support of young people leaving care. Our Personal Advisors have the opportunity to undertake focused work with young people and seek to maximise the potential of care experienced young people who have left the care system by working with providers, other agencies and partners.&nbsp; As a Personal Advisor, you will carry a caseload of young people aged 18-25 years and support them through individual direct work, group-work and activity programmes, which may require some flexible working. You will assess their needs, create and review Pathway Plans and be a consistent support to them into adulthood. You will motivate them to make the very best of the resources available and encourage them to play a part in improving services.
In Redbridge we encourage a culture that puts our care experienced young people at the heart of everything we do, by empowering our staff to work together to find solutions, be open, honest and respectful, take responsibility and listen and learn.
If you value these behaviours too, we would love to hear from you.
Key Accountabilities
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<li>To give practical, personal and emotional support and advise care experienced young people to meet their assessed need; to maintain and promote their health, physical and emotional wellbeing, benefits, housing, education, training and socialisation skills.</li>
<li>To facilitate, directly and indirectly, the assessment of need which may be immediate, short or long term.</li>
<li>To identify and support care experienced young people to overcome barriers to learning.</li>
<li>To enable and empower care experienced young people to make decisions in their lives and to self-advocate.</li>
<li>To advocate on behalf of care experienced young people who do not have the skills to do this.</li>
<li>To facilitate the reviews of a pathway plan and to enable and promote, care experienced young people to contribute, in order their wishes and feelings are accurately reflected.</li>
<li>To encourage care experienced young people to participate in the development of the service in order they can affect change where needed.</li>
<li>The role requires you to be mobile throughout a wider operational area including travelling around the borough and beyond, transporting service users and their belongings and to be able to do so in an emergency. Driving licence and car or the ability to meet the mobility requirements of the role through other means is desirable</li>
<li>Redbridge Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all employees and volunteers to share this commitment.</li>
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As part of employment with Redbridge Council this role requires a DBS enhanced check.
We seek the best talent from the widest pool of people as diversity is key to our success.
Interviews will be held on 11th &amp; 12th August 2025
If you would like any further information or an informal chat about this role, please contact Veronica Cools at <a href="mailto:Veronica.cools@redbridge.gov.uk" target="_blank">Veronica.cools@redbridge.gov.uk</a>
Closing date for applications is the 30th July 2025.&nbsp;
To apply for this post please complete the online application form and attach your CV and a Covering Letter addressing how you meet the criteria for the role as stated in the person specification.
All short-listed applicants will need to demonstrate proof of right to work in the UK. At the London Borough of Redbridge, we receive a high volume of great-quality applicants, we therefore may close a vacancy earlier than advertised. Early applications are therefore encouraged.
We are committed to employment practices that promote diversity and inclusion in employment and welcome applications from qualified applicants regardless of age, disability, gender identity, sex, marriage and civil partnership status, pregnancy and maternity status, colour, race, religion, or belief.

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Fidelity Compliance LeadPermanentPart Time, 30 hours per week£32,826 to £38,619 per annum FTE (£26,615 to £31,312 pro rata)Location: ChelmsfordWorking Style: <a href="https://www.workingforessex.com/working-here/our-ways-of-working" target="_blank">Anywhere worker</a>Closing Date: 3rd August 2025Please note that this is a part-time position, offering 30 hours per week, to be worked across Monday to Friday. The specific working pattern (i.e., how the hours are distributed across the week) is subject to discussion and negotiation with the successful candidate.This position has been classed as an anywhere worker role but has an expectation that the successful candidate will attend the office (County Hall, Chelmsford), 2 to 3 days per month, with the remaining time allowing for remote working if desired.The OpportunityThe Connect to Work Programme supports Essex residents with complex barriers to employment, helping them access and sustain meaningful work. This role ensures that commissioned delivery partners provide high-quality, high-fidelity employment support aligned with national standards.The Fidelity Compliance Lead is critical for leading the quality assurance and fidelity compliance of the programme, ensuring delivery partners meet the Individual Placement and Support (IPS) and Supported Employment Quality Framework (SEQF) standards. The role provides expert guidance, undertakes internal reviews, and supports continuous improvement to maintain programme integrity and funding eligibility.This role is key to ensuring the programme delivers consistent, person-centred support and meets the expectations of the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP), safeguarding the programme's reputation and financial sustainability.To read more about our business area, please visit: <a href="https://workingforessex.com/role/economy-investment-and-public-health" target="_blank">https://workingforessex.com/role/economy-investment-and-public-health</a>Accountabilities<ul>
<li>Lead the development and delivery of a structured fidelity review programme across all delivery partners, ensuring compliance with IPS and SEQF standards.</li>
<li>Provide expert advice and mentoring to Employment Specialists, Team Leaders and Service Managers to embed high-fidelity practices in day-to-day delivery.</li>
<li>Support delivery partners in preparing for external fidelity assessments, including the development and monitoring of improvement plans.</li>
<li>Produce detailed reports and analysis for internal governance and external stakeholders, including the DWP, highlighting trends, risks and areas for improvement.</li>
<li>Lead the implementation of a quality assurance framework, including audits, compliance checks and risk management aligned with national standards.</li>
<li>Facilitate learning networks and workshops to promote shared understanding and continuous improvement across the provider network.</li>
<li>Monitor and support the use of the Connect to Work Management Information System (MIS), ensuring accurate and timely data entry and reporting.</li>
<li>Provide field-based support through mentoring, case reviews and modelling of best practice to improve operational delivery and job outcomes.</li>
<li>Specific individual and shared targets and objectives are defined annually within the performance management framework.</li>
</ul>The Experience You Will Bring<ul>
<li>RQF Level 5 or equivalent in a relevant employment practitioner qualification (e.g. IPS or SEQF).</li>
<li>Extensive experience in frontline delivery roles such as Employment Specialist, Team Leader, or Service Manager within IPS or SEQF-supported employment programmes.</li>
<li>Expert knowledge of the IPS Fidelity Scale (25-item assessment tool) and/or the SEQF Model Fidelity Framework, which evaluates adherence to supported employment principles 1.</li>
<li>Familiarity with National Occupational Standards and the 5-stage supported employment model, as defined by BASE (British Association for Supported Employment) 2.</li>
<li>Experience in conducting fidelity assessments, preparing for external reviews, and implementing improvement plans.</li>
<li>Strong analytical and mentoring skills, with the ability to lead audits, interpret fidelity scores, and support continuous improvement. Professional area. - can be altered include membership of essential professional membership e.g. HCPC, CIPD</li>
</ul>Why Essex?As one of the largest and most dynamic UK local authorities, Essex offers a stimulating public service environment. Covering over 1,420 square miles and serving 1.8 million residents, we're committed to transformational change and delivering better quality at lower cost. Recognised in the top three of the latest IMPOWER index for productivity, we ensure everyone matters in <a href="https://www.essex.gov.uk/about-council/plans-and-strategies/our-vision-essex/everyones-essex" target="_blank">Everyone's Essex</a>. With flexible working options and a focus on innovation, whether you are looking to develop your career or contribute to the local community, Essex is the ideal place for you.In February 2025, Greater Essex was accepted onto the Government's devolution priority programme, which will see local authorities in Essex work towards establishing a Mayoral Combined County Authority by May 2026. You can read more about <a href="https://eur02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https://workingforessex.com/roles?source=workingforessex.com&amp;data=05|02|Sharon.Burrus2@essex.gov.uk|2f58d1d5968946d6f86a08dd7029c06e|a8b4324f155c4215a0f17ed8cc9a992f|0|0|638790046808311814|Unknown|TWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ==|0|||&amp;sdata=RWho6LqejkQVDN7KrRNgcfWGSUqBWz4muq14BcdeAJ4=&amp;reserved=0" target="_blank">devolution and local government reorganisation (LGR</a>) on our careers site.Essex County Council is proud to be a Disability Confident Leader. We're committed to interview all disabled applicants who choose to apply under our Job Interview Scheme if they meet the minimum requirements of the job. Please speak to our Recruiters if you require any reasonable adjustments during the process. We're also committed to interview all veterans and care leavers, who meet the minimum requirements of the role for which they are applying.Once you've secured your role within Essex County Council you will receive many great employee benefits, including support for unpaid carers and flexible working arrangements to accommodate their needs.At Essex County Council, we value integrity and ethical behaviour. We kindly ask that you embrace our code of conduct and the <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/the-7-principles-of-public-life/the-7-principles-of-public-life--2" target="_blank">Nolan principles</a>, including throughout the recruitment process. Your commitment to these standards helps us maintain a positive and respectful workplace for everyone.Please note that the job role requires you to be mobile throughout an operational area. Therefore, the post holder will need to have a driving licence and access to a vehicle, or the ability to meet the mobility requirements of the role through other means.As part of employment with Essex County Council (ECC) should your role require a DBS check you will be required to register with the DBS update service. The DBS update service ensures all registered DBS certificates are kept up to date and allows authorised parties to view the status of your certificate. This is an annual subscription, and you will be responsible for ensuring this is maintained. For further information on the DBS update service please go to <a href="https://www.gov.uk/dbs-update-service" target="_blank">https://www.gov.uk/dbs-update-service</a>Essex County Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults, and expects all employees and volunteers to share this commitment.If you would like to be kept up to date on other relevant opportunities, blogs, news, events and industry related news at Essex County Council, please join <a href="https://essex.talentpool.com/sign-up?utm_source=Cornerstone&amp;utm_medium=Advert&amp;utm_content=Job_Advert" target="_blank">The Essex Talent Community</a>If you have queries on this role or require anything further, please email: <a>resourcing.team@essex.gov.uk</a>Follow us on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/essexcountycouncil" target="_blank">Facebook</a>, <a href="https://twitter.com/essex_cc" target="_blank">Twitter</a>, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/essex_cc" target="_blank">Instagram</a> and <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/essex-county-council/" target="_blank">LinkedIn</a>. Further details can be found on our <a href="https://www.workingforessex.com/" target="_blank">careers page</a>.Links / Downloads<a href="https://www.workingforessex.com/working-here/pay-reward" target="_blank">Pay and Reward</a> <a href="https://www.workingforessex.com/working-here/our-ways-of-working" target="_blank">Our Ways of Working </a> <a href="https://www.workingforessex.com/about-us" target="_blank">About Us </a> <a href="https://www.workingforessex.com/organisational-behaviours" target="_blank">Organisation Behaviours</a>

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




We are recruiting a part time Experienced Social Worker for 18.5 hours per week working pattern to be agreed. &nbsp;
The role is based in the Gravesend Community Team based in the Civic Centre Gravesend. &nbsp;
We operate in a hybrid model of office-based working and working from home to meet the needs of the service.&nbsp;
£3000 Golden Hello payment to all new joiners (subject to criteria) and service related payments following continuous service.&nbsp;
About Us
This is an exciting opportunity to join our community teams across Kent as we enhance our locality working practice and put the person and good practice at the heart of what we do.
We work with adults with a range of care and support needs placing individuals at the centre of their support. You will undertake work of varying levels of complexity including, Care Act Assessments, Mental Capacity Act (MCA) Assessments, Court of Protection applications and s42 safeguarding enquiries.
Our social care interventions are structured around the three pillars of excellent practice, exceptional innovation, and meaningful measures. Therefore, our work is orientated around building relationships with the individual their families and carers. We engage with communities early on to help people feel empowered to find trusted help and support locally from a range of sources.
About You
We welcome applications from experienced social workers who can demonstrate post-qualification experience in Social Services, Health related agencies or related private or voluntary organisation.
You will hold a registration with Social Work England and be competent to work at the Experienced Practitioner level of the Social Care Capabilities Framework for Registered Workers.
You will have experience of managing and reducing risk and completing safeguarding enquiries.
You will be able to demonstrate experience in supervising other members of staff.
We are looking for future employees who have a positive, forward-thinking attitude. Using strengths-based practice with individuals which is built around their desired outcomes and goals. Our teams are imaginative, locally focused and flexible and we are searching for registered practitioners with a likeminded approach, working collaboratively as part of a team.
You will hold a Full UK Driving License – The Council is committed to making reasonable adjustments so whilst this job requires the jobholder to drive your application will still be considered if you are unable to drive due to a disability.
Our Support Offer
In return, we offer an attractive benefits package and a commitment to ensuring that you achieve a healthy work life balance and opportunities for flexible working arrangements that meet business need.
We offer generous market premium payments (subject to eligibility). You will also be entitled to a generous annual leave allowance and the local government pension&nbsp;scheme.
You will have excellent opportunities for professional development with access to our social care academy, progression routes and our newly launched practice framework.
We will support you to consolidate your skills and knowledge, assisting you to develop areas of specialist practice development such as Approved Mental Health Professional Training, Best Interest Assessor Training and Practice Educator training.
You will receive regular professional supervision and have the opportunity to critically reflect on your practice. You will be supported to develop your practice and progress your career.
We are increasingly accessible to the public outside of traditional office hours, as we&nbsp;move towards an 8 am to 8 pm, 7 days a week service to ensure service needs&nbsp;are met.
This post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure application to the Disclosure and Barring service and registration as a qualified Social Worker with Social Work England.
This post is considered by KCC to be a customer-facing position. The Council therefore has a statutory duty under Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016) to ensure that post holders have a command of spoken English/Welsh sufficient for the effective performance of the job requirements. The appropriate standards are set out in the Job Description/Person Specification.
The closing date for applications is 31st August 2025 Interviews are being held on 17th&nbsp;September &nbsp;2025 in the Civic Centre Gravesend. &nbsp;&nbsp;
We also welcome applications from experienced registered Nurses and Occupational Therapists with relevant experience into our Experienced Community Practitioner roles. &nbsp;If you hold a registration with a professional body (Social Work England, HCPC, Nursing and Midwifery Council)&nbsp;and would like to know more about these opportunities please contact Ruth Ojo on 03000 413722.&nbsp;
Contact Details&nbsp;


For more information about the role, please contact Ruth Ojo Team Manager &nbsp;03000 413722.&nbsp;

Experienced Social Worker - Gravesend Community Team

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Makaton Tutor - Part Time / Term TimePermanent, Part Time£30,377 per annum, full time equivalent / equal to £15.74 per hour.Location: ColchesterClosing Date: Sunday 3rd August 2025 at 11.59pmThe RolePlease note that this position is being offered on a part time basis, on an annualised hours (3 hours per annum guaranteed) contract. The current / most recent pattern of working days and hours can be seen below - we can be flexible on days (Monday to Friday), times (Morning or Afternoon session) and location moving forward but some of the sessions must be delivered face to face, which can be done at any <a href="https://aclessex.com/about-us/centres/" target="_blank">ACL location</a> of the successful applicant's choice and will be discussed / confirmed in the interview. Ideally, we are looking for the successful candidate to start work on the 1st of September 2025 but for the right candidate this could be earlier or later in the year.Current Working Pattern: <ul>
<li>Tuesday: 9.30am till 11.30am at ACL Colchester.</li>
<li>Thursday: 9.30am till 11.30am and 1pm till 3pm via online delivery. </li>
</ul>The OpportunityAdult Community Learning are looking for a qualified Makaton teacher to deliver our Level 1, 2, 3, and 4 courses face to face at our centres and online. We are looking for someone who works well independently and as part of a teaching team. We use a range of delivery models including classroom-based, online and hybrid.OverviewACL Essex is the largest provider of adult education in the county. We're passionate about helping learners thrive, and we're looking for dedicated teaching staff to join us in making a real difference. By delivering high-quality, inclusive education across Essex, you'll empower adults to grow in confidence, gain new skills, and transform their lives-while strengthening the communities they live and work in.What is in it for you?Not only will the successful candidate be joining a team of experienced professionals. <ul>
<li>You will receive a salary of £30,377 per annum, full time equivalent / equal to £15.74 per hour.</li>
<li>You will also have access to hundreds of discounts and perks as well as the opportunity to join our competitive pension scheme.</li>
</ul>Accountabilities:<ul>
<li>Motivate and inspire learners to promote achievement and develop their skills to enable progression.</li>
<li>Plan and deliver effective learning programmes for diverse groups or individuals in a safe and inclusive environment, following ACL safeguarding procedures.</li>
<li>Address the needs of learners and work creatively to overcome individual barriers to learning.</li>
<li>Enable learners to share responsibility for their own learning and assessment, setting goals that stretch and challenge.</li>
<li>Apply appropriate and fair methods of assessment and provide constructive and timely feedback to support progression and achievement.</li>
<li>Maintain and update your teaching / training expertise, vocational competence, and digital skills.</li>
<li>Contribute to organisational development and quality improvement through collaboration with others.</li>
<li>To initially assess learners' starting points and monitor their progress, set challenging tasks and objectives, and build on and extend learning for all learners.</li>
<li>To support learners to develop personal, social and employability skills for them to progress into further learning or jobs that meet local and national needs.</li>
</ul>The Experience You Will Bring:Essential: <ul>
<li>Makaton teaching qualifications with Level 4 Makaton qualification.</li>
<li>A good knowledge of the teaching content for Makaton qualifications from L1 - L4</li>
<li>Competent user of ICT.</li>
<li>Ability to inspire, motivate and raise aspirations of learners through your enthusiasm and knowledge.</li>
</ul>Desirable: <ul>
<li>Experience of teaching/training adults.</li>
<li>Good understanding of social and cultural diversity, equality of opportunity, inclusion, and safeguarding.</li>
<li>Minimum of Level 2 in English and maths.</li>
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Makaton Tutor - Part Time / Term Time

We are looking for an Employee Relations Consultant to provide advice and support to managers across the Council and external customers such as Headteachers &amp; Governors who purchase our service on a wide variety of employee relations activities including issues affecting individual members of staff (such as disciplinaries, dispute resolution, grievances, absence management and capability issues), some of which may be complex. You will design and deliver, in conjunction with the Learning &amp; Development team, training solutions in ER related areas to support managers and schools (where purchased) in understanding and application of HR policy. Whilst support to external customers (schools) is cited, the post holder shall predominantly support internal services within the Council. You will carry out first stage of job evaluations; to analyse and evaluate the profiles in determining the value of each job within the organisation. Contribute to the ongoing review and implementation of HR processes and policy, highlighting areas where policies can be improved through experiences gained in managing casework.You will manage a caseload which would include capability, disciplinary, grievance, ill health and other cases. Working with the HR Business Partner ensuring the staffing implications of proposed changes and developments in the organisation have been identified. You will act as client manager for formal investigations. Provide professional HR advice and support to investigating officers, chairs of hearings and appeals panels across the Council and schools (in accordance with the service level contract that has been purchased.If you would like to have an informal discussion with the recruiting manager please e-mail <a href="mailto:james.hood@medway.gov.uk" target="_blank">james.hood@medway.gov.uk</a> Career Progression Frameworks (CPF) have been introduced for all roles at Medway Council. These frameworks provide a mechanism for employees to take ownership of their development within their post and be rewarded accordingly. This means that the salary you will be offered will be at level A unless, based on an assessment against the CPF criteria, you demonstrate that you are meeting the criteria of level B or C. There will be further opportunity once in post to progress from level A to B, and B to C. When writing your application, it is important to ensure you identify your suitability against the requirements of the job profile, as this information will be used for shortlisting and may contribute to the CPF assessment. Your application may be rejected if the minimum required criteria is not met. Further information relating to the requirements for this role can be found in the CPF Guidance document attached. The person specification of a job profile is split into three levels: Level A details the essential criteria that all applicants must be able to demonstrate through their application and interview. Level B details the developed competencies that an individual who is practised in this role would be able to demonstrate and will be a progression of knowledge, experience and skills from level A. Level C requires the highest level of competence and applicants would need to fully meet and demonstrate all aspects of the job profile, including qualifications, knowledge, skills and experience.Important Information- Applicants must be able to demonstrate all essential requirements as listed in the job profileFor further information, and for details of the benefits of working for Medway Council, please refer to the Medway information pack available as a download or to view online. Please be advised that if you are not contacted within 3 weeks of the advert closing date then you have not been shortlisted. All recruitment correspondence, including interview letters and contracts of employment will usually be sent out via email. Please visit <a href="http://www.mindfulemployer.net/" target="_blank">http://www.mindfulemployer.net/</a> for information on how Medway Council put good practices in place to ensure employees and job applicants who declare mental health issues receive the right level of support. We reserve the right to close this vacancy at any time prior to the closing date.





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Employee Relations Consultant

We are currently recruiting for a Senior Education and SEND Intelligence Analyst to join the team at level A. This is the entry point of the role, so you will need to be able to demonstrate the relevant knowledge, experience and skills to get you started, but you will be supported to develop in your role through induction, probation and a supportive Performance Appraisal and Career Conversation. All elements of level A listed within the person specification are essential. Through your induction you will be introduced to the Career Progression Framework (CPF), which will help you to identify your areas of strength and any development needs. The Senior Education and SEND Intelligence Analyst will be required to contribute to Medway Council’s vision to enable Medway residents to get the best start, develop well and go on to live healthy, fulfilling, independent lives by providing high-quality data, intelligence and information.The successful candidate will lead the creation and maintenance of performance dashboards and reports, ensure compliance with statutory reporting, apply advanced analytical techniques for in-depth data analysis, and deliver clear and engaging data presentations whilst ensuring high levels of data quality and adherence to data protection regulations. They will engage with stakeholders to understand their needs and deliver data-driven solutions, leading analytical projects, and staying updated with the latest data sources and analytical tools. They will assist in training and development across the directorate, participate in recruitment and induction training, and monitor the performance of team members, providing feedback and arranging appropriate training to aid their professional development.If this role appeals to you, please outline in your application your knowledge, experience, and skills in the following six areas:<ol><li>Proven experience of working autonomously and as part of a team, with access to advice and guidance when necessary.</li><li>Knowledge of relevant tools, applications and systems used, such as R, SQL, Power BI, Excel and case management systems.</li><li>Experience in creating detailed analysis, comprehensive reports, and interactive dashboards.</li><li>Experience of overseeing the work of others and providing training, guidance and direction. </li><li>Knowledge of the key data protection principles and processes, such as including Data Protection Impact Assessments (DPIAs).</li><li>Can translate technical concepts to a non-technical audience and are comfortable presenting appropriate recommendations.</li></ol>The successful post holder will be subject to a Standard DBS check. If you would like to have an informal discussion with the recruiting manager, please email Dan Harper on <a href="mailto:Daniel.Harper@medway.gov.uk" target="_blank">Daniel.Harper@medway.gov.uk</a>We are seeking a Senior education &amp; SEND Intelligence Analyst to join the team at level A. This is the entry point of the role, so you will need to be able to demonstrate the relevant knowledge, experience and skills to get you started, but you will be supported to develop in your role through induction, probation and a supportive Performance Appraisal and Career Conversation. All elements of level A listed within the person specification are essential. Through your induction you will be introduced to the Career Progression Framework (CPF), which will help you to identify your areas of strength and any development needs. Career Progression Frameworks (CPF) have been introduced for all roles at Medway Council. These frameworks provide a mechanism for employees to take ownership of their development within their post and be rewarded accordingly. This means that the salary you will be offered will be at level A unless, based on an assessment against the CPF criteria, you demonstrate that you are meeting the criteria of level B or C. There will be further opportunity once in post to progress from level A to B, and B to C. When writing your application, it is important to ensure you identify your suitability against the requirements of the job profile, as this information will be used for shortlisting and may contribute to the CPF assessment. Your application may be rejected if the minimum required criteria is not met. Further information relating to the requirements for this role can be found in the CPF Guidance document attached. The person specification of a job profile is split into three levels: Level A details the essential criteria that all applicants must be able to demonstrate through their application and interview. Level B details the developed competencies that an individual who is practised in this role would be able to demonstrate and will be a progression of knowledge, experience and skills from level A. Level C requires the highest level of competence and applicants would need to fully meet and demonstrate all aspects of the job profile, including qualifications, knowledge, skills and experience. Important Information- Applicants must be able to demonstrate all essential requirements as listed in the job profileFor further information, and for details of the benefits of working for Medway Council, please refer to the Medway information pack available as a download or to view online. Please be advised that if you are not contacted within 3 weeks of the advert closing date then you have not been shortlisted. All recruitment correspondence, including interview letters and contracts of employment will usually be sent out via email. Please visit <a href="http://www.mindfulemployer.net/" target="_blank">http://www.mindfulemployer.net/</a> for information on how Medway Council put good practices in place to ensure employees and job applicants who declare mental health issues receive the right level of support. We reserve the right to close this vacancy at any time prior to the closing date.





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