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We are recruiting Team Managers to join our assessment service.Are you a dedicated and experienced Social Work professional with a passion for making a difference to children’s lives? Would you like the opportunity to contribute to shaping and developing the service? If this sounds like you, come and join our dynamic team and lead a team of committed social workers in providing high-quality support and care to the children and young people.As one of our Team Managers you will provide effective leadership to a team of Social Workers, ensuring a supportive and collaborative working environment, encouraging high standards in others and assisting and inspiring your team towards achieving their goals. Supported by your Assistant Team Manager, you will oversee the day-to-day operations of the team, supervising and supporting social workers in the management of cases, stepping in where needed to achieve positive outcomes for our children and their families and ensuring the welfare of our children and young people is prioritised.Children matter in Medway, and so do you. It’s an exciting time to join us as we offer competitive pay and conditions and hybrid working. We are committed to helping you to grow and develop throughout your career and reach your full potential. Our practice development offer along with management capacity across our teams, ensures you will be guided, supported and cared for.Whether you are ready for the next step in your career or you are an existing Team Manager we’d like to hear from you. You will be joining an experienced and dedicated Social Work team who have relationship and strengths-based work with children and families at the core of their practice.We have posts available in our Assessment service.Candidates will be offered a competitive basic salary between £48,696 and £52,959 per annum dependant on your experience, and the potential to earn up to £62,959 per year when market premiums and retention are applied.Join us and #Make a Difference…There will be an initial Teams conversation before a face to face interview is scheduled. Our OfferWe are proud to offer a range of benefits including –<ul><li>A market allowance of £7,000 per annum (payable in 12 equal instalments)</li><li>A retention payment of £3,000 per annum (payable in April, following 1 years service in Medway)</li><li>A genererous annual leave entitlement up to 30 days plus bank holidays</li><li>An excellent local government pension scheme</li><li>An essential car user allowance with option to apply for a lease car after six months.</li><li>Free car parking</li><li>Hybrid working - enabling you to work from home/office (minimum of 2 days per week will be required in the office). Assessment Teams are office based for duty weeks.</li><li>Relocation package of up to £8,000</li><li>A range of staff benefits and discounts including access to fantastic discounts and savings on shops and services, travel discounts, health and wellbeing support, and an employee assistance service.</li><li>Access to <a href="https://www.medway.gov.uk/info/200255/childrens_social_worker_jobs/759/professional_development" target="_blank">professional development and support</a> including Community Care Inform.</li><li>Hybrid working style - can work from home or in the office.</li></ul>About You<ul><li>You will hold a recognised Social Work qualification eg. Degree in Social Work, PGC in Social Work, CQSW, DipSW or equivalent and be registered with Social Work England.</li><li>You will have successfully completed your ASYE </li><li>You will have a full driving licence and access to a vehicle for work purposes.</li></ul> For further information on the qualifications, skills and experience required, please refer to the Job Profile and Person Specification.Additional InformationFor more information on our roles within Children’s Services please visit <a href="https://www.medway.gov.uk/childrenservicesjobs" target="_blank">https://www.medway.gov.uk/childrenservicesjobs</a>





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Medway Council

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Team Manager - Assessment

We are seeking a Qualified Social Worker to join the 16+ Service to primarily support unaccompanied asylum-seeking children (UASC) who are children in care to the Local Authority.Applicants will need to have good knowledge and experience of working with, assessing and supporting UASC who are therefore children in care, with full understanding of the Age Assessment, Home Office, Asylum and Children in Care processes and legislations. Applicants will need to demonstrate their experience of working with children in care, UASC, care leavers, adolescents and/or children and families without recourse to public funds, but also a keen interest in working with and supporting young people who have experienced trauma and where English is not their first language is key. Competence in working with the Home Office, associated processes and the age assessment process is essential. Ability to write excellent court reports and assessments in relation to UASC processes is essential.Training of and ability to undertake age assessments with/as a lead assessor would be desirable.<h4>About You</h4><ul><li>You will hold a degree in Social Work – CQSW, DipSW or equivalent and be registered with Social Work England.</li><li>You will have successfully completed your ASYE and have a minimum of 1 years’ practice as a social worker or 2 years’ practice as an experienced social worker, working with children and families.</li><li>You will have a full driving licence and access to a vehicle for work purposes.</li></ul><h4>Our Offer</h4>We are proud to offer an <a href="https://www.medway.gov.uk/info/200257/our_childrens_social_care_staff_benefits" target="_blank">excellent benefits package</a> including –<ul><li>A basic salary of £36,643 - £39,958 </li><li>An annual <a href="https://www.medway.gov.uk/info/200258/pay_and_rewards" target="_blank">market allowance</a> of £5,000 payable in monthly payments.</li><li>A <a href="https://www.medway.gov.uk/info/200258/pay_and_rewards" target="_blank">retention payment</a> of £2,000. This is a fixed sum payable in April each year, following one years’ service in Medway.</li><li>Generous annual leave entitlement of between 27 - 30 days plus bank holidays</li><li>Excellent local government pension scheme</li><li>Essential Car user allowance with option to apply for a lease car after six months.</li><li>Free car parking</li><li>Hybrid working - enabling you to work from home/office (minimum of 2 days per week will be required in the office except during duty week when you will be office based all week)</li><li>Relocation package of up to £8,000</li></ul><h5>This role is subject to an enhanced DBS check.</h5><h4>Important Information</h4>Please note that all recruitment correspondence, including interview letters and contracts of employment will usually be sent out via email, if you require documentation/correspondence in hard copy format, please contact the Children's Services Recruitment Team <a href="mailto:cscrecruitment@medway.gov.uk" target="_blank">cscrecruitment@medway.gov.uk </a>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.For more information on our Children &amp; Adults Social Care jobs please visit: <a href="http://www.medwaysocialcarejobs.co.uk/" target="_blank">www.medwaysocialcarejobs.co.uk</a>.We reserve the right to close this vacancy at any time prior to the closing date.





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UASC Social Worker (Unaccompanied Asylum-Seeking Children)

This opportunity is currently being offered on a fixed term contract basis of 18 months; however, if budgets allow the contract length may be extended and/or become permanent, though this is not guaranteed. If an internal council employee wishes to apply for this role, a secondment opportunity may be considered (please state this on your application). Do you have exceptional engagement skills and influencing abilities? Are you a highly organised and motivated individual with strong administration skills? This role works across the life course supporting Oral Health projects and links to other workstreams of Public Health.The Public Health Coordinator role will be responsible for coordinating oral health related projects to support Medway’s Oral Health Strategy.Contribute to the delivery of evidence-based projects to improve health and wellbeing in Medway by supporting the achievement of local and national targets and strategies relating to Public Health.To work in the context of Medway’s ‘Joint Local Health and Wellbeing Strategy’ and the <a href="https://fingertips.phe.org.uk/profile/public-health-outcomes-framework/data#page/1/ati/302/are/E06000035" target="_blank">Public Health Outcomes Framework</a> to reduce health inequalities.Provide effective project support to enable the successful development and delivery of public health projects and initiatives, working as part of a team to support the whole department and providing cover when needed.The role will involve liaising with service users and system partners in a way that promotes the <a href="https://www.medway.gov.uk/info/200364/medway_council_strategy_2022_to_2023#values" target="_blank">vision and values</a> of the Council.If you would like to have an informal discussion with the recruiting manager, please e-mail Albert Akhidenor on <a href="mailto:albert.akhidenor@medway.gov.uk" target="_blank">albert.akhidenor@medway.gov.uk</a>Interviews are due to take place on the 28 July 2025 (subject to change)Public Health are seeking a Public Health Project Coordinator to join the team at level B. This level attracts a salary that is mid-point of the range. You will have related experience and be able to demonstrate applied and developed knowledge, experience and skills to be effective in this role. All elements of level A and B listed within the person specification are essential. You will be supported to develop in your role through induction, probation and a supportive Performance Appraisal and Career Conversation. 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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Public Health Project Coordinator

We are looking for an experienced administrative Business Support Officer to provide support to Children’s Services.This role involves administering, monitoring and maintaining all relevant financial records and information systems (manual and computerised), to ensure information is accurate, accessible and retrievable by others. You will administer processes and procedures using available equipment and ICT packages to meet organisational standards and requirements.You will need to be able to effectively and efficiently handle petty cash and have experience in cash handling, as well as being able to process invoices, and so experience of this and purchase ordering will be required. The successful candidate will need extensive minute taking experience.You will be required to answer telephone calls and offer some flexibility in terms of supporting some of the duties of other business support staff during periods of absence or high volumes of work.In return we offer you:<ul><li>Generous annual leave entitlement</li><li>Generous local government pension scheme package</li><li>Access to wider training and development qualifications</li><li>Flexible working scheme</li><li>Travel plan discounts</li><li>Access to CAREFIRST advice &amp; counselling service</li><li>Employee discount scheme for national and local retailers</li><li>The Government has introduced new ways of supporting parents with childcare costs. Further details are available here: - <a href="https://www.childcarechoices.gov.uk/" target="_blank">https://www.childcarechoices.gov.uk/</a></li></ul>Our organisation:Medway is a unitary authority in the South East of England, made up of the towns of Strood, Rochester, Chatham, Gillingham and Rainham and more rural areas, including the Hoo Peninsula.Situated in Kent in the South-East of England, the area has plenty of green spaces, excellent facilities and easy access to the national motorway and rail networks, facilitating superb transport links to London.We provide all local Government services for a quarter of a million people, looking after education, environment, social care, housing, planning, business and much more - everything from frontline services such as rubbish collection and events like the Dickens Festival to work that goes on behind the scenes to ensure services in Medway run smoothly and cost effectively.Working at Medway Council means that you get to be part of this journey working alongside talented, professional colleagues to drive forward change to transform the lives of our residents and the communities they live in.Important Information-Applicants must be able to demonstrate all essential requirements as listed in the job profileEqual Opportunities Commitment StatementMedway Council is committed to creating an inclusive work environment with a diverse workforce. All appropriately qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, disability or ageFor further information please refer to the Medway information pack available as a download or to view onlinePlease 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.<h4>How to apply</h4> Please be advised that we only accept online applications submitted through JobsGoPublic ATSIf 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, if you require documentation/correspondence in different format such as braille or large print, please contact the Resourcing Team on 01634 332878.





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Business Support Officer - Finance

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The Dartford &amp; Sevenoaks Audit Partnership are looking for someone who is interested in pursuing a career in audit. If you have an eye for detail, and a knack for critical thinking, we would love to hear from you.&nbsp; We will provide you with the skills and experience to undertake risk-based internal audits and support you through the Level 4 Internal Audit Practitioner Apprenticeship.
Reporting to the Senior Auditor, you will undertake an assortment of audits while also studying. Therefore, you will need to be well organized with a commitment to self-development, quality, accuracy and meeting deadlines. The role is employed by Dartford Borough Council, and you will benefit from also working at Sevenoaks District Council offices as well, it is therefore important you are able to travel to both sites.

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Sessional Learning Support Assistant - £13.68PH The successful candidate will support learners when require on a range of accredited and non-accredited courses. You will support identified learner(s) with the completion of tasks using the teacher’s resources, or those provided by the Curriculum Development Manager. &nbsp;You will support the learners during the course and help them develop their skills, knowledge and understanding. You will be expected to contribute to the class teacher’s preparation at the beginning, and evaluation at the end of each teaching session in respect of the learner(s) they are supporting. You will support the learners throughout their learning programme, including supporting identified learner(s) to fully integrate when at college and if on enrichment activities outside of the classroom. The successful candidate will have an understanding of Equality and Diversity, and an appreciation of the requirements of teachers under the Safeguarding of Children &amp; Vulnerable Adults regulations. You will be joining an enthusiastic and professional team, and will be well supported by our experienced management team. Make a difference - make the choice to support. About You Successful candidates should ideally hold: - Level 2 numeracy and Level 2 literacy. - Level 2 subject specialism(s) being offered. - Appropriate learning support assistant qualification, or commitment to complete one within one year of confirmation of post. Consideration will be given to exceptional candidates who do not hold, but are willing to gain their support qualification, if successful. The successful applicants will be responsible for their own travel to and from the delivery centres. In line with national priorities, you will also be expected to support and develop your learners’ English and maths skills. Please viewJob Profile&nbsp;here If you have any questions about the post, please contact Natalie McAneny at&nbsp;<a href="mailto:natalie.mcaneny@havering.gov.uk" target="_blank">natalie.mcaneny@havering.gov.uk</a> Please attach your supporting statement, explaining in no more than x2 A4 sides why and how you meet the criteria/competencies for this role.&nbsp; Please make explicit reference to your relevant qualifications and experience in supporting adults in a classroom environment. Make sure you answer all the questions fully and please make sure you choose referees that can comment on your teaching abilities, such as a line manager, for example. Do not attach a CV as this will not be considered. All applications must be made online.&nbsp;The closing date for the receipt of applications is 31st July &nbsp;2025; however interest in this job may be high and we therefore reserve the right to close the vacancy early. You will be notified only if your application has been successful.&nbsp; Should you require any help or advice with your online application, please contact the Recruitment Helpdesk on 01708 432770.&nbsp; Additional Information We want everyone to choose Havering. When you apply for a job with us, your application is considered on its merits regardless of your age, disability, ethnicity, faith, gender identity or sexual orientation. Our residents and service users come from all walks of life, and so do our employees. Find out what it means to Choose Havering. The London Borough of Havering has important responsibilities for safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. If you are appointed to a job that involves working with these groups, you may be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Please attach your supporting statement, explaining in no more than x2 A4 sides why and how you meet the criteria for this role. We practice anonymised recruitment. Please ensure that you remove all personal information from any documents that you upload.

London Borough of Havering

Learning Support Assistant

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Senior Business Officer (B252)
Salary from £33,881.64 p.a (37 hour week)
Broxbourne Environmental Services Trading Limited (BEST) is a wholly owned subsidiary of Broxbourne Borough Council delivering the Council’s frontline services and external business including commercial waste, street cleansing and grounds maintenance. BEST have an opportunity for a versatile, ambitious individual to lead and work within the commercial business section. &nbsp;In this role, you will:
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<li>Identify potential commercial waste customers, promote and grow the Council’s commercial service and maximize income.</li>
<li>Visit potential and existing commercial waste customers to promote the service, increase sales and maintain after-sales contact to promote customer retention.</li>
<li>Support the marketing and sales administration of the trade waste business, updating databases and special agreements.</li>
<li>Undertake the day-to-day administrative functions, including responding to customer enquiries, complaints, taking action to ensure customer care needs are satisfied.</li>
<li>Prepare and deliver targeted marketing campaigns to raise the service profile.</li>
<li>Assist with invoices, purchase orders, job costing journaling and purchasing supplies as and when required.</li>
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You will have a proven successful track record in sales and previous experience in commercial waste would be an advantage. &nbsp;You must have excellent communication skills with a confident telephone and in person manner, and the ability to solve problems quickly and efficiently to ensure customer satisfaction. &nbsp;Experience using Excel and other Microsoft packages is essential. &nbsp;A current, valid full driving license is essential.
For an informal discussion, please contact Ellie Holton on 01992 785555, or by email on <a href="mailto:ellie.holton@bestbob.co.uk" target="_blank">ellie.holton@bestbob.co.uk</a>.
BEST is committed to safer recruitment, safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. BEST expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. &nbsp;The benefits package includes:

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<li>A full training and development programme</li>
<li>NEST Pension Scheme membership</li>
<li>Free membership to two local leisure centres, which includes free access to gyms, swimming pools, fitness classes, racket sport sessions, a health suite and a range of generous discounts across other leisure and culture services</li>
<li>Comprehensive benefits and discount scheme</li>
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BEST is an Equal Opportunities employer.

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Application forms must be submitted online by midnight on 20 July 2025 quoting the above reference.
BEST c/o Borough Offices, Bishops’ College, Churchgate, Cheshunt, Hertfordshire, EN8 9XQ.
Telephone: 01992 785509, Email: <a href="mailto:personnel@broxbourne.gov.uk" target="_blank">personnel@broxbourne.gov.uk</a>
Website: <a href="http://www.broxbourne.gov.uk" target="_blank">www.broxbourne.gov.uk</a>

Senior Business Officer

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<h3>Would you like to become an integral part of our successful Building Control team?</h3>
We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced or newly qualified Building Control professional to join our supportive, modern, customer focused team, to ensure buildings are compliant and residents and visitors of the Borough for safe.
You will join our proactive customer focused Building Control team which has been involved in some exciting developments recently, and has several exciting projects to get involved with, including large housing developments and commercial projects across the borough.
You will experience plenty of variety as you manage and progress a broad range of building control projects to effective completion. In addition, you will help to grow our business by establishing and strengthening working relationships with architects, developers as well as other existing or potential clients.
Brentwood is a thriving borough of 75,000 residents. Located in the Green Belt, Brentwood boasts busy high streets, picturesque villages, spacious parks with cycle and walking trails, outstanding schools, and year-round cultural events. With its excellent road and rail connections, Brentwood is also a great base for getting into central London or exploring the East of England. Stansted, Southend and London City Airports are only 30 minutes away for residents looking to travel further afield.&nbsp;&nbsp;
<h3>Building Control Surveyor</h3>
<h3>Salary: £42,700 - £47,156 per annum, Grade H (SCP 37 - 41)</h3>
<h3>Market supplement: £8,000 per annum (to be reviewed after 12 months)</h3>
We are looking for someone who has substantial and relevant experience in a similar role and who is a member of an appropriate body including RICS, CABE or CIOB. You will need to be able to display good customer service skills, using them to establish and maintain productive business relationships with customers and partners.
You will need to be a registered building inspector with the Building Safety Regulator, minimum class 2 category A.
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<li>A friendly, customer focused and supportive team.</li>
<li>Opportunities for flexible and agile working, we offer a hybrid model of working to promote flexible working around personal and family commitments</li>
<li>Generous annual leave</li>
<li>One professional membership payment.</li>
<li>Payment of ongoing BSR registration fees.</li>
<li>Enrolment onto the LABC MyCPD system.</li>
<li>Regular opportunities for development with internal and external training courses for ongoing CPD.</li>
<li>Local government pension scheme</li>
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For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Rob Sadler, Building Control Manager on 07966 569307 or email <a href="mailto:robert.sadler@brentwood.gov.uk" target="_blank">robert.sadler@brentwood.gov.uk</a>
Please note - starting salary is dependent upon skills and qualifications, progression subject to satisfactory performance.

Brentwood Borough Council

Building Control Surveyor

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<h3>Would you like tobecome an integral part of our successful Building Control team?</h3>
We have an exciting opportunity for a newly qualified or experienced Building Control professional to join our supportive, modern, customer focused team, to ensure buildings are compliant and residents and visitors of the Borough are safe.
You will join our proactive customer focused Building Control team which has been involved in some exciting developments recently and has a number of exciting projects to get involved with, including several large housing developments and commercial projects across the borough.&nbsp;
You will experience plenty of variety as you manage and progress a broad range of building control projects to effective completion. In addition, you will help to grow our business by establishing and strengthening working relationships with architects, developers as well as other existing or potential clients.
Brentwood is a thriving borough of 75,000 residents. Located in the Green Belt, Brentwood boasts busy high streets, picturesque villages, spacious parks with cycle and walking trails, outstanding schools, and year-round cultural events. With its excellent road and rail connections, Brentwood is also a great base for getting into central London or exploring the East of England. Stansted, Southend and London City Airports are only 30 minutes away for residents looking to travel further afield.
<h3>Senior Building Control Surveyor</h3>
<h3>Salary: £47,156 - £51,364 per annum, Grade I (SCP 41 - 45)</h3>
<h3>Market Supplement: £8,000 per annum (to be reviewed after 12 months)</h3>
We are looking for a team member who has a degree in Building Surveying or equivalent construction discipline and has corporate full membership of either MRICS, MCABE or MCIOB and must be registered at either Class 2 or 3 with the Building Safety Regulator .
You must be self-motivated, be able to work on own initiative and have broad experience in Building Control legislation and enforcement processes. You must have proven excellent verbal and written communication skills.
You will need to be a registered building inspector with the Building Safety Regulator, minimum class 2 category A.
<h3>In return we can offer,</h3>
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<li>A friendly, customer focused and supportive team.</li>
<li>Opportunities for flexible and agile working, we offer a hybrid model of working to promote flexible working around personal and family commitments.</li>
<li>Generous annual leave entitlement.</li>
<li>One professional membership payment.</li>
<li>Payment of ongoing BSR registration fees.</li>
<li>Enrolment onto the LABC MyCPD system.</li>
<li>Regular opportunities for development with internal and external training courses for ongoing CPD.</li>
<li>Local government pension scheme. &nbsp;</li>
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For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Rob Sadler, Building Control Manager on 07966 569307 or email <a href="mailto:robert.sadler@brentwood.gov.uk" target="_blank">robert.sadler@brentwood.gov.uk</a>
Please note - starting salary is dependent upon skills and qualifications, progression subject to satisfactory performance.

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Please note this vacancy is available as a secondment opportunity for up to 12 months – internal
This position has been classed as an anywhere worker role but has an expectation that the successful candidate will attend the office, in Chelmsford 1-2 days per week, with the remaining time for remote working if desired, in line with the organisation’s needs.
The Role
People Services are committed to providing a high level of customer services for our employee and managers, through a variety of digital channels. The People Support Advisor will be the first point of contact for all HR related queries. They will be responsible for providing customer focused and professional advice, support and guidance to managers and employees across the whole of ECC. This role provides a great opportunity for someone wanting to build on the experience working within an HR setting in a large and complex organisation.
To read more about our business area, please visit:
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The Opportunity
People Services sits within the People &amp; Organisation Development function at Essex County Council (ECC). People Services delivers a high standard of service to both ECC employees and to external customers, with our employees and customers at the heart of what we do. We have high expectations of our teams and aspire to be high performing in all aspects of our delivery. We provide a comprehensive, quality service which supports the delivery of our ambitious corporate people plan. We are on a journey to underpin our services with robust technology, and we strive to create an uncompromising culture to deliver service excellence that delights our customer. People Services seeks to continuously improve and to stay ahead of the curve, leading the way in the public sector and delivering services which offer innovation, value for public spend and above all else a customer centric approach. &nbsp;
The People Support Adviser (PSA) will be the first point of contact for the business for HR related queries.&nbsp; They will be responsible for managing stakeholder expectations, providing a customer focused and professional advice, support and guidance service, for people related queries across all channels: online, telephone and face to face.&nbsp; You will provide support and resolutions quickly and efficiently
Accountabilities
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<li>Be the first point of contact for our customer queries via phone, web chat and email providing high quality HR advice and guidance ensuring request are escalated or filtered accordingly.</li>
<li>Provide pragmatic and professional expertise and advice on specific topics, e.g., family friendly policies (maternity, paternity, etc), flexible working requests, managing absence, performance, resolution, onboarding processes, Occupational Health referrals.</li>
<li>Improving manager and business confidence and capability by coaching through workplace issues.</li>
<li>Provide consistent and up to date advice on employment legislation and developing issues within the organisation.</li>
<li>Contribute to the increase in self-service of HR queries, by coaching employees and managers of online self-service support, and identifying areas for improvement to People Casework Manager.</li>
<li>Strong team working motivation and ability to build effective working relationships across People and Organisation Development including with People Business Partners, People Consultants and other teams in People Services</li>
<li>Support organisational change and initiatives that may involve consultation and result in redundancy or TUPE</li>
<li>Specific individual and shared targets and objectives are defined annually within the performance management framework.</li>
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The Experience You Will Bring
<ul>
<li>Skills, Knowledge and Experience</li>
<li>CIPD membership and a minimum of level 5 CIPD qualification or to be achieved within 2 years of taking up the post</li>
<li>Experience of working in a busy, fast paced team providing professional support to customers</li>
<li>Proficient IT skills, MS Word and MS Excel are essential. Hands on experience with IT programmes and HR systems</li>
<li>Highly motivated with excellent attention to detail, a result orientated approach and continually seeking to improve.</li>
<li>Excellent verbal and written communication skills with experience of dealing with customer queries and a track record of providing exceptional customer service.</li>
<li>A high level of interpersonal skills to deal with extremely confidential and sensitive issues, providing support with empathy and professionalism. Ability to develop strong working relationships and to influence a wide range of stakeholders including colleagues and customers.</li>
<li>Ability to work independently, organise and work accurately to tight deadlines</li>
<li>A basic knowledge of HR policies and employment legislation and experience in providing coaching, support and building confidence</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%3A%2F%2Fworkingforessex.com%2Froles%3Fsource%3Dworkingforessex.com&amp;data=05%7C02%7CSharon.Burrus2%40essex.gov.uk%7C2f58d1d5968946d6f86a08dd7029c06e%7Ca8b4324f155c4215a0f17ed8cc9a992f%7C0%7C0%7C638790046808311814%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=RWho6LqejkQVDN7KrRNgcfWGSUqBWz4muq14BcdeAJ4%3D&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&nbsp;veterans&nbsp;and&nbsp;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.
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.&nbsp; 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.&nbsp; This is an annual subscription, and you will be responsible for ensuring this is maintained.&nbsp; For further information on the DBS update service please go to&nbsp;<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.
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