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Kingston's riverside location, fantastic retail offer, historic market place and church, parks and gardens all make Kingston town centre the vibrant space it is, and each of our district town centres (Surbiton, New Malden, Tolworth and Chessington) have something unique to offer.<br><br>Situated in Zone 6, Kingston is among the best-connected town centres in London - with direct train links from Kingston and Surbiton stations to Clapham Junction and London Waterloo, as well as Wimbledon for an interchange with the London Underground and Tramlink.<br><br>Kingston's people are innovative and entrepreneurial, and have a strong sense of community pride. The borough has been home to great industry and creativity for many years, reflected in assets such as the Rose Theatre, the International Youth Arts Festival and Kingston University, which boasts more new graduate business start-ups than any other.<br><br>We have seen tremendous generosity and compassion within our communities, particularly in response to COVID-19, which is a demonstration of Kingston's key strength. The council offers a strong level of support to vulnerable groups and those who need additional support, which has also increased significantly as a result of the pandemic. Like most places, the average age of our population is rising as more people are living longer, so we are working closely with residents to help them maintain their independence and further improve the cost effectiveness of our service to meet the ongoing rise in demand.<br><br>Kingston is home to people from diverse and interesting cultures and backgrounds, which helps to create the rich sense of community shared across the borough. In particular, Kingston has a large Sri Lankan Tamil community and is home to more people from Korea than any other part of the UK.<br><br><strong>About the Role and our Ideal Candidate</strong> <br> <br> This role is for a developer with experience in low code development and a strong understanding of front end technologies to join our Digital Platform team. The ideal candidate will have experience with low code platforms and technical expertise in HTML, CSS and JavaScript for customising and enhancing frontend applications. <br><br> You will work collaboratively within a digital delivery team and across a range of digital service optimisation improvement projects. <br><br> You will be responsible for building and maintaining online forms and case management and case management workflows within our low code platform (Granicus govService) and integrating into back-office systems via APIs, following user-centred design principles, and ensuring they meet our standards of quality, accessibility and supportability. <br><br><strong> About You </strong><br><br> You will be responsible for building and maintaining online forms, case management and workflows within our low code platform (Granicus govService). You'll work with full stack developers to integrate with back-office systems via APIs. You'll follow user-centred design principles and ensure your work meets our standards of quality, accessibility and supportability. <br><br> You must enjoy working openly, collaboratively and as part of a multi-disciplinary team focused on several projects at a time. Above all, you want to make our digital services better, which may sometimes involve challenging the status quo, solving technical problems and looking for ways to improve efficiency. <br><br><strong>About Us</strong> <br> <br> Digital and IT is a shared service between Kingston and Sutton councils providing digital and technology services to both councils as well as a number of arm's length companies. <br><br> We are committed to delivering excellent public services to our residents and local businesses, which is why we place the user, and their needs, at the heart of our agile delivery approach. We are proud of our digital culture and have a team of excellent professionals working across multi-disciplinary teams to run our digital services and build new ones. <br><br> Both councils are undertaking significant transformation of their services. We are therefore looking to recruit vibrant, talented people who would be excited to help us build user centred, modern digital services. <br><br><strong>Our Offer To You</strong> <br> <br>As an organisation that values and nurtures talent, we're committed to helping you fulfil your potential and will offer you a supportive, friendly and collaborative environment to grow and develop your career and skills. We're constantly striving to improve our ways of working so putting your ideas across however big or small; will be fully encouraged and supported by your colleagues and our dynamic and experienced management team.<br><br>In addition we offer a modern and flexible working environment for our staff supported by our IT infrastructure, Google Chromebooks and Google Apps, which have acted as a key enabler for collaborative and streamlined working. We operate hybrid working, a flexible working model which allows staff to work from a variety of locations and staff are not required to work within the office 5 days a week. It enables staff to achieve a work life balance whilst still meeting the needs of the organisation.<br><br>Employees have access to a wide range of benefits, some of which include:<ul>\n<li>Generous annual leave entitlement plus bank holidays (pro-rata if part-time working hours apply)</li>\n<li>Three volunteering days per year in Kingston</li>\n<li>Flexible and agile working arrangements</li>\n<li>Comprehensive learning and development programme</li>\n<li>Discounts on a range of local shops, restaurants, gyms and leisure centres</li>\n<li>Interest free season ticket loans</li>\n<li>Local Government Pension Scheme</li>\n<li>Bicycle loan facilities and cycle to work scheme</li>\n<li>Zip car scheme</li>\n<li>Free eye tests and contribution towards glasses</li>\n<li>Confidential wellbeing and counselling support</li>\n<li>Subsidised gym membership</li>\n</ul><strong>Application Process</strong> <br> <br> Please apply online outlining what skills, abilities and experience you can bring which makes you an ideal candidate for this role. Please ensure you refer to the requirements outlined in the job profile when completing your application. <br><br> The closing date is given as a guide. We reserve the right to close this vacancy once a sufficient number of applications has been received. Therefore, it is strongly advised that you complete and submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment. <br><br> We are committed to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) so all personal information that can identify job applicants e.g. name, title etc is completely anonymised during the shortlisting process. Our hiring managers review applications based on the knowledge, skills and experience demonstrated in your application, and how well these match the job profile. Our HR Shared Service with Sutton Council was recently recognised nationally for having the 'Best Inclusion and Diversity Programme' at the PPMA Excellence in People Management Awards 2023, something that we're incredibly proud of. <br><br> Hiring managers are encouraged to ensure that their interview panel is diverse, and representative of a range of protected characteristics, to help remove unconscious bias and ensure candidates are treated fairly during the selection process. Some characteristics may not be obvious, but our panels are diverse wherever possible. We have a number of measures in place to inform and support our approach, including mandatory EDI and unconscious bias training for all staff, safer recruitment training for diverse panel members, engaging with our staff networks and encouraging allyship. 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We guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum essential criteria for a role. <br><br> We offer a range of family friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements, staff engagement forums and inclusive staff networks who help drive our diversity agenda. <br><br>We are an accredited London Living Wage Employer and this means that everyone working at the Royal Borough of Kingston, regardless of whether they are permanent employees or third-party contractors and suppliers receive the London Living Wage. The real Living Wage is higher than the government's minimum, or National Living Wage, and is an independently calculated hourly rate of pay that is based on the actual cost of living.<br><br>The UK has introduced a new points-based immigration system affecting EU and Non-EU workers and sponsorship requirements. 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We are always keen to improve our services and welcome innovative and proactive individuals who are open minded and have a positive approach in supporting our vision. </p>\n<p>The environmental health team at Runnymede is a small and friendly department where you will be expected to support other colleagues working in other disciplines.</p>\n<p><strong>Benefits </strong></p>\n<ul>\n<li>Hybrid working 3 days in the office, 2 days working from home</li>\n<li>Flexible working 7am-7pm (Core hours are 10-11.30am & 2.30pm-4pm) and Flexi-leave</li>\n<li>28 Days annual leave, plus 8 days bank holidays and 1 extra day at Christmas</li>\n<li>Excellent Pension Scheme</li>\n<li>Free Parking</li>\n<li>Training and development opportunities</li>\n<li>Payment of one professional membership per annum</li>\n<li>Cycle to work + further related discounts</li>\n<li>Season ticket loan</li>\n<li>Health and Dental insurance plan after 3 years’ service</li>\n<li>Mileage allowance</li>\n</ul>\n<p><strong>How to apply</strong></p>\n<p>For more information on the role and to apply please visit: <a href=\"https://www.surreyjobs.info/employers/runnymede-borough-council?ga_client_id=276f5733-80f7-40d7-a069-fcc2b487fc13\">Runnymede Borough Council Jobs | Surrey Jobs</a></p>\n<p>We are passionate about building an inclusive and diverse workforce and we welcome applications from candidates with a variety of backgrounds, skills and abilities. If it is difficult for you to apply online, please contact Human Resources at <a href=\"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/users/new.js?original_url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.jobsgopublic.com%2Fvacancies%2F209969%2Fexternal_links%3Findex%3D2\">humanresources@runnymede.gov.uk</a> or on 01932 425516 who will be able to assist you.</p>\n<p>For an informal chat about this role please contact Michael Eade, Environmental Health Lead (Commercial) on 01932 425727.</p>\n<p><strong>Closing Date: 8<sup>th</sup> December 2024</strong></p>\n<p><strong>Interview Date(s): 13<sup>th </sup>or 16<sup>th</sup> December 2024</strong></p>\n<p>If you do not hear from us within two weeks from the closing date you have not been successful on this occasion. Thank you for considering Runnymede Borough Council.</p>\n<p><em>Runnymede Borough Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and adults with care support needs and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. You may be requested to present your identification at the interview stage and there will be several checks conducted during the onboarding process inclusive of an enhanced DBS check for specified roles.</em></p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£36,573 – £48,915 (pro rata)","publishDate":"2024-11-08T10:00:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2024-12-08T23:59:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/7fa8db52-a2da-4fbb-8495-b84b348b5026.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"dd9dd2ff-da26-4c31-bace-09b47087a358","title":"Assistant Director, Property and Projects","employer":"Royal Borough of Kingston Upon Thames","department":"","location":"KingstonOther","locationType":3,"description":"<strong>About the Borough</strong> <br> <br>This special place in South West London between the capital and the country has been a Royal borough longer than anywhere else - it is where the first kings of England were crowned.<br><br>Today it is a vibrant and diverse borough, with a long history and strong cultural and community heritage. Kingston's riverside location, fantastic retail offer, historic market place and church, parks and gardens all make Kingston town centre the vibrant space it is, and each of our district town centres (Surbiton, New Malden, Tolworth and Chessington) have something unique to offer.<br><br>Situated in Zone 6, Kingston is among the best-connected town centres in London - with direct train links from Kingston and Surbiton stations to Clapham Junction and London Waterloo, as well as Wimbledon for an interchange with the London Underground and Tramlink.<br><br>Kingston's people are innovative and entrepreneurial, and have a strong sense of community pride. The borough has been home to great industry and creativity for many years, reflected in assets such as the Rose Theatre, the International Youth Arts Festival and Kingston University, which boasts more new graduate business start-ups than any other.<br><br>We have seen tremendous generosity and compassion within our communities, particularly in response to COVID-19, which is a demonstration of Kingston's key strength. The council offers a strong level of support to vulnerable groups and those who need additional support, which has also increased significantly as a result of the pandemic. Like most places, the average age of our population is rising as more people are living longer, so we are working closely with residents to help them maintain their independence and further improve the cost effectiveness of our service to meet the ongoing rise in demand.<br><br>Kingston is home to people from diverse and interesting cultures and backgrounds, which helps to create the rich sense of community shared across the borough. In particular, Kingston has a large Sri Lankan Tamil community and is home to more people from Korea than any other part of the UK.<br><br><strong>About the Role and our Ideal Candidate</strong> <br> <br> The Royal Borough of Kingston has laid a strong foundation through strategic decisions and commitments, and we are now seeking an Assistant Director of Property and Projects to help bring these plans to life. From delivering a new Leisure Centre and HQ to driving forward a Borough-wide District Heat Network and reshaping our £1bn asset base, your commercial expertise will be key in realising these ambitious projects. <br><br> Reporting to the Executive Director of Place, you will oversee a substantial property portfolio worth nearly £1 billion and deliver high-impact projects, such as the development of our new headquarters and a flagship leisure centre. You will play a crucial role in ensuring our buildings are fit for purpose, compliant, and aligned with our ambitious climate goals, aiming for carbon neutrality by 2030. <br><br>Working collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders, you will leverage our assets to support community needs, drive economic growth, and foster local engagement.<br><br>Having a strong background in strategic property management and project delivery, alongside a commitment to promoting collaboration and inclusivity, will be the foundation of success in this role. Your leadership will be vital in creating a high-performance culture that delivers exceptional outcomes for our residents.<br><br>If you are committed to creating a lasting impact through strategic property projects and nurturing strong community ties, then we would love to hear from you.<br><br> <strong> Please note that the recently agreed pay award will apply to this role and the salary range is therefore: £118,566 - £128,606 per annum </strong> <br><br><strong>About Us</strong> <br> <br> We are an open, honest and transparent authority. We want to continue to build on our local relationships and work alongside and enable our communities to continue to support a resilient and thriving borough. This requires keeping the deep respect and cooperation between elected members and council officers to put ourselves in the strongest position to assist them. <br><br> At Kingston Council, we are passionate about empowering staff to become the best that they can be and the right person for this role will ensure their teams are well-equipped and motivated to continue to provide quality services for our residents, businesses, partners, voluntary and community sector and other stakeholders. We are immensely proud of our borough, and we care deeply about our responsibilities. <br><br><strong>Our Offer To You</strong> <br> <br>As an organisation that values and nurtures talent, we're committed to helping you fulfil your potential and will offer you a supportive, friendly and collaborative environment to grow and develop your career and skills. We're constantly striving to improve our ways of working so putting your ideas across however big or small; will be fully encouraged and supported by your colleagues and our dynamic and experienced management team.<br><br>In addition we offer a modern and flexible working environment for our staff supported by our IT infrastructure, Google Chromebooks and Google Apps, which have acted as a key enabler for collaborative and streamlined working. We operate hybrid working, a flexible working model which allows staff to work from a variety of locations and staff are not required to work within the office 5 days a week. It enables staff to achieve a work life balance whilst still meeting the needs of the organisation.<br><br>Employees have access to a wide range of benefits, some of which include:<ul>\n<li>Generous annual leave entitlement plus bank holidays (pro-rata if part-time working hours apply)</li>\n<li>Three volunteering days per year in Kingston</li>\n<li>Flexible and agile working arrangements</li>\n<li>Comprehensive learning and development programme</li>\n<li>Discounts on a range of local shops, restaurants, gyms and leisure centres</li>\n<li>Interest free season ticket loans</li>\n<li>Local Government Pension Scheme</li>\n<li>Bicycle loan facilities and cycle to work scheme</li>\n<li>Zip car scheme</li>\n<li>Free eye tests and contribution towards glasses</li>\n<li>Confidential wellbeing and counselling support</li>\n<li>Subsidised gym membership</li>\n</ul><strong>Application Process</strong> <br> <br>Please visit <a href=\"https://www.leadingkingston.com/\">www.leadingkingston.com</a> to apply.<br><br>Or, for a confidential discussion, please contact our recruitment partners, Tile Hill; Helen Alwell (07931 543313) or Anita Denton (07725 554802).<br><br><strong>Additional Information</strong> <br> <br> We are proud to be a diverse and welcoming Borough. Our aim is to create a workforce which reflects the community we serve, and staff feel a sense of belonging. We celebrate and respect differences and appreciate the value of having a diverse workforce. We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, particularly Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic, and disabled candidates, as these groups are currently under-represented in our workforce. <br><br> As a Disability Confident employer, we are committed to thinking differently about disability and taking action to improve how we recruit, retain and develop disabled people. We guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum essential criteria for a role. <br><br> We offer a range of family friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements, staff engagement forums and inclusive staff networks who help drive our diversity agenda. <br><br>We are an accredited London Living Wage Employer and this means that everyone working at the Royal Borough of Kingston, regardless of whether they are permanent employees or third-party contractors and suppliers receive the London Living Wage. The real Living Wage is higher than the government's minimum, or National Living Wage, and is an independently calculated hourly rate of pay that is based on the actual cost of living.<br><br>The UK has introduced a new points-based immigration system affecting EU and Non-EU workers and sponsorship requirements. We advise checking the <a href=\"https://www.gov.uk/guidance/new-immigration-system-what-you-need-to-know\">GOV.UK website</a> for right to work guidance.<br><br><strong>Important Information - Political Restrictions</strong> <br> This post has been deemed as politically restricted / sensitive and therefore applicants will be required to declare any interests that may be deemed political as part of their application. <br> <strong>Job Profile</strong> <br> <a class=\"file_application_pdf\" href=\"https://kingston-sutton-jobs.tal.net/vx/lang-en-GB/mobile-0/appcentre-1/brand-5/spa-1/candidate/download_file_opp/3278/105858/1/0/95478b8dc79e74fa5d6c51fd8c437cdb632a7be1\"> AD Property and Projects - job profile.pdf - 132KB Opens in a new window </a>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£115,674 - £125,469","publishDate":"2024-11-08T03:27:48.000Z","expirationDate":"2024-12-08T22:55:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/e6f94534-f731-4a8c-b163-f376d50c6104.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"e1e8f1fe-caac-4601-abdc-17193feda463","title":"Director of Public Health","employer":"Royal Borough of Kingston Upon Thames","department":"","location":"KingstonOther","locationType":3,"description":"<strong>About the Borough</strong> <br> <br>This special place in South West London between the capital and the country has been a Royal borough longer than anywhere else - it is where the first kings of England were crowned.<br><br>Today it is a vibrant and diverse borough, with a long history and strong cultural and community heritage. Kingston's riverside location, fantastic retail offer, historic market place and church, parks and gardens all make Kingston town centre the vibrant space it is, and each of our district town centres (Surbiton, New Malden, Tolworth and Chessington) have something unique to offer.<br><br>Situated in Zone 6, Kingston is among the best-connected town centres in London - with direct train links from Kingston and Surbiton stations to Clapham Junction and London Waterloo, as well as Wimbledon for an interchange with the London Underground and Tramlink.<br><br>Kingston's people are innovative and entrepreneurial, and have a strong sense of community pride. The borough has been home to great industry and creativity for many years, reflected in assets such as the Rose Theatre, the International Youth Arts Festival and Kingston University, which boasts more new graduate business start-ups than any other.<br><br>We have seen tremendous generosity and compassion within our communities, particularly in response to COVID-19, which is a demonstration of Kingston's key strength. The council offers a strong level of support to vulnerable groups and those who need additional support, which has also increased significantly as a result of the pandemic. Like most places, the average age of our population is rising as more people are living longer, so we are working closely with residents to help them maintain their independence and further improve the cost effectiveness of our service to meet the ongoing rise in demand.<br><br>Kingston is home to people from diverse and interesting cultures and backgrounds, which helps to create the rich sense of community shared across the borough. In particular, Kingston has a large Sri Lankan Tamil community and is home to more people from Korea than any other part of the UK.<br><br><strong>About the Role and our Ideal Candidate</strong> <br> <br> We are looking for a dynamic individual to lead and shape the public health agenda for the Royal Borough of Kingston upon Thames. Reporting directly to the Executive Director of Adult Social Care and Health, you will be responsible for delivering against our Adult Social Care and Health vision, leading innovative health strategies, and championing health equity for our increasingly diverse population. <br><br> Prevention is a key corporate priority and as a key member of the wider leadership team, you will work alongside Members, Executive Directors, and Strategic Partners to deliver on this and our health and wellbeing priorities. You will be the key adviser on all health matters ensuring Kingston remains a resilient and healthy borough. <br><br>You will lead the development and delivery of public health strategies in line with Kingston's corporate vision, ensuring the council's statutory duties are met whilst overseeing the health protection, health improvement, and reduction of health inequalities across Kingston.<br><br>To excel in this role, you will need to be registered with the GMC or UKPHR, you will have experience in using resources creatively to address health challenges and a proven ability to lead public health programs, manage public health risks, and deliver evidence-based health initiatives. You'll be part of a supportive environment that values continuous learning and development.<br><br>If you want to lead an innovative, creative team in an organisation that is forward-thinking and ambitious about the impact of public health on its population we want to hear from you.<br><br> <strong> Please note that the recently agreed pay award will apply to this role and the salary range is therefore: £105,622 - £118,566 per annum </strong> <br><br><strong>About Us</strong> <br> <br> We are an open, honest and transparent authority. We want to continue to build on our local relationships and work alongside and enable our communities to continue to support a resilient and thriving borough. This requires keeping the deep respect and cooperation between elected members and council officers to put ourselves in the strongest position to assist them. <br><br> At Kingston Council, we are passionate about empowering staff to become the best that they can be and the right person for this role will ensure their teams are well-equipped and motivated to continue to provide quality services for our residents, businesses, partners, voluntary and community sector and other stakeholders. We are immensely proud of our borough, and we care deeply about our responsibilities. <br><br><strong>Our Offer To You</strong> <br> <br>As an organisation that values and nurtures talent, we're committed to helping you fulfil your potential and will offer you a supportive, friendly and collaborative environment to grow and develop your career and skills. We're constantly striving to improve our ways of working so putting your ideas across however big or small; will be fully encouraged and supported by your colleagues and our dynamic and experienced management team.<br><br>In addition we offer a modern and flexible working environment for our staff supported by our IT infrastructure, Google Chromebooks and Google Apps, which have acted as a key enabler for collaborative and streamlined working. We operate hybrid working, a flexible working model which allows staff to work from a variety of locations and staff are not required to work within the office 5 days a week. It enables staff to achieve a work life balance whilst still meeting the needs of the organisation.<br><br>Employees have access to a wide range of benefits, some of which include:<ul>\n<li>Generous annual leave entitlement plus bank holidays (pro-rata if part-time working hours apply)</li>\n<li>Three volunteering days per year in Kingston</li>\n<li>Flexible and agile working arrangements</li>\n<li>Comprehensive learning and development programme</li>\n<li>Discounts on a range of local shops, restaurants, gyms and leisure centres</li>\n<li>Interest free season ticket loans</li>\n<li>Local Government Pension Scheme</li>\n<li>Bicycle loan facilities and cycle to work scheme</li>\n<li>Zip car scheme</li>\n<li>Free eye tests and contribution towards glasses</li>\n<li>Confidential wellbeing and counselling support</li>\n<li>Subsidised gym membership</li>\n</ul><strong>Application Process</strong> <br> <br>Please visit <a href=\"https://www.leadingkingston.com/\">www.leadingkingston.com</a> to apply.<br><br>Or, for a confidential discussion, please contact our recruitment partners, Tile Hill; Helen Alwell (07931 543313) or Anita Denton (07725 554802).<br><br><strong>Additional Information</strong> <br> <br> We are proud to be a diverse and welcoming Borough. Our aim is to create a workforce which reflects the community we serve, and staff feel a sense of belonging. We celebrate and respect differences and appreciate the value of having a diverse workforce. We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, particularly Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic, and disabled candidates, as these groups are currently under-represented in our workforce. <br><br> As a Disability Confident employer, we are committed to thinking differently about disability and taking action to improve how we recruit, retain and develop disabled people. We guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum essential criteria for a role. <br><br> We offer a range of family friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements, staff engagement forums and inclusive staff networks who help drive our diversity agenda. <br><br>We are an accredited London Living Wage Employer and this means that everyone working at the Royal Borough of Kingston, regardless of whether they are permanent employees or third-party contractors and suppliers receive the London Living Wage. The real Living Wage is higher than the government's minimum, or National Living Wage, and is an independently calculated hourly rate of pay that is based on the actual cost of living.<br><br>The UK has introduced a new points-based immigration system affecting EU and Non-EU workers and sponsorship requirements. We advise checking the <a href=\"https://www.gov.uk/guidance/new-immigration-system-what-you-need-to-know\">GOV.UK website</a> for right to work guidance.<br><br><strong>Important Information - Political Restrictions</strong> <br> This post has been deemed as politically restricted / sensitive and therefore applicants will be required to declare any interests that may be deemed political as part of their application. <br> <strong>Important Information - Criminal Records</strong> <br> This post is exempted under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and as such appointment to this post will be conditional upon the receipt of a satisfactory result to a check of police records via Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). The Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) helps employers make safer recruitment decisions and prevent unsuitable people from working with vulnerable groups, including children. It replaces the Criminal Records Bureau (CRB) and Independent Safeguarding Authority (ISA). <br> <strong>Job Profile</strong> <br> <a class=\"file_application_pdf\" href=\"https://kingston-sutton-jobs.tal.net/vx/lang-en-GB/mobile-0/appcentre-1/brand-5/spa-1/candidate/download_file_opp/3277/105858/1/0/68d0a67e85646dbbea23b110f7a2afec928caa4a\"> Director of Public Health job profile.pdf - 270KB Opens in a new window </a>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£103,045 - £115,674","publishDate":"2024-11-08T03:27:48.000Z","expirationDate":"2024-12-01T22:55:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/cca0e6c1-a864-41a4-962d-d0d2910a766c.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"fe10d88b-c0ce-48ba-b976-442b4cc63b68","title":"Assistant Director, Culture, Customer and Residents","employer":"Royal Borough of Kingston Upon Thames","department":"","location":"KingstonOther","locationType":3,"description":"<strong>About the Borough</strong> <br> <br>This special place in South West London between the capital and the country has been a Royal borough longer than anywhere else - it is where the first kings of England were crowned.<br><br>Today it is a vibrant and diverse borough, with a long history and strong cultural and community heritage. Kingston's riverside location, fantastic retail offer, historic market place and church, parks and gardens all make Kingston town centre the vibrant space it is, and each of our district town centres (Surbiton, New Malden, Tolworth and Chessington) have something unique to offer.<br><br>Situated in Zone 6, Kingston is among the best-connected town centres in London - with direct train links from Kingston and Surbiton stations to Clapham Junction and London Waterloo, as well as Wimbledon for an interchange with the London Underground and Tramlink.<br><br>Kingston's people are innovative and entrepreneurial, and have a strong sense of community pride. The borough has been home to great industry and creativity for many years, reflected in assets such as the Rose Theatre, the International Youth Arts Festival and Kingston University, which boasts more new graduate business start-ups than any other.<br><br>We have seen tremendous generosity and compassion within our communities, particularly in response to COVID-19, which is a demonstration of Kingston's key strength. The council offers a strong level of support to vulnerable groups and those who need additional support, which has also increased significantly as a result of the pandemic. Like most places, the average age of our population is rising as more people are living longer, so we are working closely with residents to help them maintain their independence and further improve the cost effectiveness of our service to meet the ongoing rise in demand.<br><br>Kingston is home to people from diverse and interesting cultures and backgrounds, which helps to create the rich sense of community shared across the borough. In particular, Kingston has a large Sri Lankan Tamil community and is home to more people from Korea than any other part of the UK.<br><br><strong>About the Role and our Ideal Candidate</strong> <br> <br> Are you ready to lead a transformative agenda in one of London's most vibrant and dynamic boroughs? The Royal Borough of Kingston is looking for an innovative and forward-thinking Assistant Director to champion culture, community safety, and customer experience. <br><br> Reporting to the Executive Director of Residents and Communities, you will be instrumental in driving the council's vision for an inclusive and culturally rich environment. You will work collaboratively with Members, Executive Directors, and community partners to tackle local challenges and enhance the lives of our diverse communities. <br><br> You will oversee key services including Culture and Heritage and Community Involvement as well as spearhead initiatives that promote equity and celebrate Kingston's unique cultural heritage, all while ensuring we meet our statutory obligations. <br><br>To thrive in this role, you should possess a strong background in strategic leadership and a flair for innovation. Your experience in managing diverse teams and developing impactful community programs will be essential in fostering collaboration and driving change.<br><br>If you are passionate and ambitious about shaping the future of Kingston and enhancing community well-being, then we would love to hear from you.<br><br> <strong> Please note that the recently agreed pay award will apply to this role and the salary range is therefore: £105,622 - £118,566 per annum </strong> <br><br><strong>About Us</strong> <br> <br> We are an open, honest and transparent authority. We want to continue to build on our local relationships and work alongside and enable our communities to continue to support a resilient and thriving borough. This requires keeping the deep respect and cooperation between elected members and council officers to put ourselves in the strongest position to assist them. <br><br> At Kingston Council, we are passionate about empowering staff to become the best that they can be and the right person for this role will ensure their teams are well-equipped and motivated to continue to provide quality services for our residents, businesses, partners, voluntary and community sector and other stakeholders. We are immensely proud of our borough, and we care deeply about our responsibilities. <br><br><strong>Our Offer To You</strong> <br> <br>As an organisation that values and nurtures talent, we're committed to helping you fulfil your potential and will offer you a supportive, friendly and collaborative environment to grow and develop your career and skills. We're constantly striving to improve our ways of working so putting your ideas across however big or small; will be fully encouraged and supported by your colleagues and our dynamic and experienced management team.<br><br>In addition we offer a modern and flexible working environment for our staff supported by our IT infrastructure, Google Chromebooks and Google Apps, which have acted as a key enabler for collaborative and streamlined working. We operate hybrid working, a flexible working model which allows staff to work from a variety of locations and staff are not required to work within the office 5 days a week. It enables staff to achieve a work life balance whilst still meeting the needs of the organisation.<br><br>Employees have access to a wide range of benefits, some of which include:<ul>\n<li>Generous annual leave entitlement plus bank holidays (pro-rata if part-time working hours apply)</li>\n<li>Three volunteering days per year in Kingston</li>\n<li>Flexible and agile working arrangements</li>\n<li>Comprehensive learning and development programme</li>\n<li>Discounts on a range of local shops, restaurants, gyms and leisure centres</li>\n<li>Interest free season ticket loans</li>\n<li>Local Government Pension Scheme</li>\n<li>Bicycle loan facilities and cycle to work scheme</li>\n<li>Zip car scheme</li>\n<li>Free eye tests and contribution towards glasses</li>\n<li>Confidential wellbeing and counselling support</li>\n<li>Subsidised gym membership</li>\n</ul><strong>Application Process</strong> <br> <br>Please visit <a href=\"https://www.leadingkingston.com/\">www.leadingkingston.com</a> to apply.<br><br>Or, for a confidential discussion, please contact our recruitment partners, Tile Hill; Helen Alwell (07931 543313) or Anita Denton (07725 554802).<br><br><strong>Additional Information</strong> <br> <br> We are proud to be a diverse and welcoming Borough. Our aim is to create a workforce which reflects the community we serve, and staff feel a sense of belonging. We celebrate and respect differences and appreciate the value of having a diverse workforce. We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, particularly Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic, and disabled candidates, as these groups are currently under-represented in our workforce. <br><br> As a Disability Confident employer, we are committed to thinking differently about disability and taking action to improve how we recruit, retain and develop disabled people. We guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum essential criteria for a role. <br><br> We offer a range of family friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements, staff engagement forums and inclusive staff networks who help drive our diversity agenda. <br><br>We are an accredited London Living Wage Employer and this means that everyone working at the Royal Borough of Kingston, regardless of whether they are permanent employees or third-party contractors and suppliers receive the London Living Wage. The real Living Wage is higher than the government's minimum, or National Living Wage, and is an independently calculated hourly rate of pay that is based on the actual cost of living.<br><br>The UK has introduced a new points-based immigration system affecting EU and Non-EU workers and sponsorship requirements. We advise checking the <a href=\"https://www.gov.uk/guidance/new-immigration-system-what-you-need-to-know\">GOV.UK website</a> for right to work guidance.<br><br><strong>Important Information - Political Restrictions</strong> <br> This post has been deemed as politically restricted / sensitive and therefore applicants will be required to declare any interests that may be deemed political as part of their application. <br> <strong>Job Profile</strong> <br> <a class=\"file_application_pdf\" href=\"https://kingston-sutton-jobs.tal.net/vx/lang-en-GB/mobile-0/appcentre-1/brand-5/spa-1/candidate/download_file_opp/3279/105858/1/0/3e1579fe5306cd5c0aed1cdbffd2bc9e09f5f63e\"> AD Culture, Customer and Residents.pdf - 131KB Opens in a new window </a>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£103,045 - £115,674","publishDate":"2024-11-08T03:27:48.000Z","expirationDate":"2024-12-08T22:55:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/98880796-b708-45a8-83c0-fcc693a8d7de.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"7f7ed8ba-2caa-4b40-af62-7f239fdc413f","title":"Teaching Assistant","employer":"Inspire Partnership Academy Trust","department":"Inspire Partnership - Croydon Hub","location":"Morland Road. Croydon","locationType":3,"description":"<p><strong>Contract</strong>: Fixed-Term, Term-Time Only (plus inset days)</p>\n<p><strong>Start Date: </strong>ASAP</p>\n<p><strong>End Date: </strong>31st August 2025</p>\n<p><strong>Salary Range: </strong>NJC Outer London Grade 3, Spine Point 5- 7, £27,030.00 FTE - £27,855.00 FTE of Pro-rata £21,715.70 FTE - £22,378.50 FTE</p>\n<p><strong>Hours of Work</strong>: 8.30am – 15:30pm</p>\n<p>Inspire Partnership Academy Trust, is a family of schools across Croydon, Medway and Greenwich who aim to offer a life changing education to children. Our schools work in collaboration to transform the lives of the children and communities we serve. </p>\n<p>Our core values of Collaboration, Excellence, Friendship, Resilience, Respect and Responsibility, define the way we care for, enrich and teach every child.</p>\n<p>What sets us apart from others is the opportunity to work at the cutting edge of educational thinking and practice, supported by excellent training and development and opportunities to take part in ground breaking research projects and collaborative work with talented and innovative colleagues, both at a local and national level.</p>\n<p>Woodside Primary School is rapidly improving and working to provide an exceptional learning experience for our wonderful children. Our vision is to ensure children receive the very best education. We aim to make a life-changing difference within our diverse community of Croydon. </p>\n<p>We are seeking to appoint a resilient, passionate and ambitious Learning Support Assistant to join our school and partnership to inspire a generation of children. </p>\n<p><strong>Our benefits</strong></p>\n<p>· Ongoing professional development</p>\n<p>· Commitment to staff wellbeing (members of the staff wellbeing charter)</p>\n<p>· Generous Annual Leave</p>\n<p>· Annual Incremental Pay Increases</p>\n<p>· Enhanced Family Friendly Pay (maternity, paternity/enhanced sickness pay)</p>\n<p>· Teacher’s Pension Scheme</p>\n<p>· Local Government Pension Scheme </p>\n<p>· Eye care voucher scheme</p>\n<p>· Extensive Training and Induction program</p>\n<p><strong>All aspects of the application form must be fully completed to be considered for shortlisting, furthermore, please ensure that the Personal Statement in your application form addresses how you meet the duties outlined in the Person Specification. Please note we do not accept CV's, to apply, please complete the Inspire Partnership Recruitment Form.</strong></p>\n<p>Further details about this vacancy and the job description can be found below. </p>\n<p>To discuss this opportunity, please contact Mr Imandeep Atwal (Headteacher) at <a href=\"mailto:iatwal@inspirewoodside.co.uk\">iatwal@inspirewoodside.co.uk</a></p>\n<p>We reserve the right to interview and appoint at any stage during the recruitment process. Early applications are advised, as interviews will be ongoing.</p>\n<p><strong>Closing Date for Applications: 04/12/2024 at 12:00pm.</strong></p>\n<p>For enquiries or an application pack please contact Janine Fernandes on 07706829391 or by email <a href=\"mailto:croydonhubrecruitment@inspirepartnership.co.uk\">croydonhubrecruitment@inspirepartnership.co.uk</a></p>\n<p>Please note we will only accept applications from candidates who have documentary evidence that they have the right to work in the UK.</p>\n<p>Woodside Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff, volunteers and external agencies to share this commitment. We are an equal opportunities employer. The successful candidate will be subject to an Enhanced DBS check, Medical Clearance and satisfactory Employment References.</p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"NJC Outer London Grade 3, Spine Point 5- 7, £27,030.00 FTE - £27,855.00 FTE of Pro-rata £21,715.70 FTE - £22,378.50 FTE","publishDate":"2024-11-07T09:25:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2024-12-04T12:00:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/06b75829-f259-40c4-b945-5e457969b7e2.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"b086ddbd-faef-4e84-8d4d-73d856613e6d","title":"Deputy Supervisor, Kingston Library","employer":"Royal Borough of Kingston Upon Thames","department":"","location":"Kingston","locationType":3,"description":"<strong>About the Borough</strong> <br> <br>This special place in South West London between the capital and the country has been a Royal borough longer than anywhere else - it is where the first kings of England were crowned.<br><br>Today it is a vibrant and diverse borough, with a long history and strong cultural and community heritage. Kingston's riverside location, fantastic retail offer, historic market place and church, parks and gardens all make Kingston town centre the vibrant space it is, and each of our district town centres (Surbiton, New Malden, Tolworth and Chessington) have something unique to offer.<br><br>Situated in Zone 6, Kingston is among the best-connected town centres in London - with direct train links from Kingston and Surbiton stations to Clapham Junction and London Waterloo, as well as Wimbledon for an interchange with the London Underground and Tramlink.<br><br>Kingston's people are innovative and entrepreneurial, and have a strong sense of community pride. The borough has been home to great industry and creativity for many years, reflected in assets such as the Rose Theatre, the International Youth Arts Festival and Kingston University, which boasts more new graduate business start-ups than any other.<br><br>We have seen tremendous generosity and compassion within our communities, particularly in response to COVID-19, which is a demonstration of Kingston's key strength. The council offers a strong level of support to vulnerable groups and those who need additional support, which has also increased significantly as a result of the pandemic. Like most places, the average age of our population is rising as more people are living longer, so we are working closely with residents to help them maintain their independence and further improve the cost effectiveness of our service to meet the ongoing rise in demand.<br><br>Kingston is home to people from diverse and interesting cultures and backgrounds, which helps to create the rich sense of community shared across the borough. In particular, Kingston has a large Sri Lankan Tamil community and is home to more people from Korea than any other part of the UK.<br><br><strong>About the Role and our Ideal Candidate</strong> <br> <br> <strong>About The Role</strong> <br><br> To support and deputise for the Supervisor in the day to day operational running and promotion of the library. <br><br><strong> What the job requires </strong> -<ul>\n<li> To deliver vibrant, exciting library services that have books, reading and learning at the heart of them. Whilst delivering excellent customer care. </li>\n<li> Contribute to the day to day operational running of the library in the absence of the Supervisor and in conjunction with the Delivery Manager, with responsibility for the safety and security of staff, the public, the building, stock, equipment and monies. </li>\n<li> To support the Supervisor to ensure resources within the team are used to best effect. Ensuring service performance and corporate objectives are monitored and met. </li>\n<li> To support in building strong internal and external working partnerships to enable the service to be delivered in an outcome focused and efficient way, supporting our commitment to community cohesion. </li>\n<li> Working with Colleagues to develop and lead library events and activities for all ages, whilst supporting, empowering and enabling our communities. </li>\n<li> To actively support and participate in the different Council initiatives. </li>\n</ul><strong> Our Ideal Candidate </strong><br><br><strong> Qualities / Skills </strong><ul>\n<li> Demonstrate Agility and Adaptability in mindset and ways of working. </li>\n<li> Demonstrate innovation and creativity. </li>\n<li> Actively engage in positive cross organisational communication. </li>\n<li> Work successfully with key stakeholders within and outside of the Council. </li>\n<li> Demonstrate commitment to your own personal development to meet the changing demands of the role. </li>\n<li> Ability to problem solve and use your initiative. </li>\n</ul><strong> Essential Experience </strong><ul>\n<li> Excellent Customer Care skills and Communication skills. </li>\n<li> 1 year experience of either working in a library setting or experience in working in a customer facing role e.g. retail. </li>\n</ul><strong> Desirable Experience </strong><ul>\n<li> Experience in leading a team. </li>\n<li> Experience in looking after a building and dealing with health & Safety. </li>\n</ul><strong> Minimum / essential requirements </strong> -<ul>\n<li> Ability to understand, communicate and interact confidently with customers, Colleagues and stakeholders. </li>\n<li> Knowledge, experience of using IT equipment and software. </li>\n<li> Ability to work under pressure and react quickly to situations being the main point of contact. </li>\n<li> Ability to carry and shelf stock at high and low levels and to move furniture when necessary. </li>\n</ul><strong>About Us</strong> <br> <br> You will be part of the Culture and Heritage team within the Council working within the Library Service, working on an exciting programme making the borough a destination place for culture and heritage. <br><br> Kingston Library Service is continually transforming. We have updated our frontline services and are now changing the way we engage with Kingston residents, communities and partners. We are actively looking to help engage, enable and empower our communities, working collaboratively with partners. Part of this work is the development of the Community Hubs initiative which you will play an active part in. It has been acknowledged that culture is critical to health and wellbeing, the local economy and regeneration projects. <br><br> We have an extensive activities programme for all ages, which you will play a critical role in designing, supporting and running. You will also lead on activities such as Rhyme times, class visits etc <br><br> We are always looking at new ways of working, new technologies to help support our customers and give an efficient service. <br><br><strong>Our Offer To You</strong> <br> <br>As an organisation that values and nurtures talent, we're committed to helping you fulfil your potential and will offer you a supportive, friendly and collaborative environment to grow and develop your career and skills. We're constantly striving to improve our ways of working so putting your ideas across however big or small; will be fully encouraged and supported by your colleagues and our dynamic and experienced management team.<br><br>In addition we offer a modern and flexible working environment for our staff supported by our IT infrastructure, Google Chromebooks and Google Apps, which have acted as a key enabler for collaborative and streamlined working. We operate hybrid working, a flexible working model which allows staff to work from a variety of locations and staff are not required to work within the office 5 days a week. It enables staff to achieve a work life balance whilst still meeting the needs of the organisation.<br><br>Employees have access to a wide range of benefits, some of which include:<ul>\n<li>Generous annual leave entitlement plus bank holidays (pro-rata if part-time working hours apply)</li>\n<li>Three volunteering days per year in Kingston</li>\n<li>Flexible and agile working arrangements</li>\n<li>Comprehensive learning and development programme</li>\n<li>Discounts on a range of local shops, restaurants, gyms and leisure centres</li>\n<li>Interest free season ticket loans</li>\n<li>Local Government Pension Scheme</li>\n<li>Bicycle loan facilities and cycle to work scheme</li>\n<li>Zip car scheme</li>\n<li>Free eye tests and contribution towards glasses</li>\n<li>Confidential wellbeing and counselling support</li>\n<li>Subsidised gym membership</li>\n</ul><strong>Application Process</strong> <br> <br> Please apply online outlining what skills, abilities and experience you can bring which makes you an ideal candidate for this role. Please ensure you refer to the requirements outlined in the job profile when completing your application. <br><br> The closing date is given as a guide. We reserve the right to close this vacancy once a sufficient number of applications has been received. Therefore, it is strongly advised that you complete and submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment. <br><br> We are committed to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) so all personal information that can identify job applicants e.g. name, title etc is completely anonymised during the shortlisting process. Our hiring managers review applications based on the knowledge, skills and experience demonstrated in your application, and how well these match the job profile. Our HR Shared Service with Sutton Council was recently recognised nationally for having the 'Best Inclusion and Diversity Programme' at the PPMA Excellence in People Management Awards 2023, something that we're incredibly proud of. <br><br> Hiring managers are encouraged to ensure that their interview panel is diverse, and representative of a range of protected characteristics, to help remove unconscious bias and ensure candidates are treated fairly during the selection process. Some characteristics may not be obvious, but our panels are diverse wherever possible. We have a number of measures in place to inform and support our approach, including mandatory EDI and unconscious bias training for all staff, safer recruitment training for diverse panel members, engaging with our staff networks and encouraging allyship. We are fully committed to removing barriers and enhancing the diversity of our workforce. <br><br><strong>Additional Information</strong> <br> <br> We are proud to be a diverse and welcoming Borough. Our aim is to create a workforce which reflects the community we serve, and staff feel a sense of belonging. We celebrate and respect differences and appreciate the value of having a diverse workforce. We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, particularly Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic, and disabled candidates, as these groups are currently under-represented in our workforce. <br><br> As a Disability Confident employer, we are committed to thinking differently about disability and taking action to improve how we recruit, retain and develop disabled people. We guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum essential criteria for a role. <br><br> We offer a range of family friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements, staff engagement forums and inclusive staff networks who help drive our diversity agenda. <br><br>We are an accredited London Living Wage Employer and this means that everyone working at the Royal Borough of Kingston, regardless of whether they are permanent employees or third-party contractors and suppliers receive the London Living Wage. The real Living Wage is higher than the government's minimum, or National Living Wage, and is an independently calculated hourly rate of pay that is based on the actual cost of living.<br><br>The UK has introduced a new points-based immigration system affecting EU and Non-EU workers and sponsorship requirements. We advise checking the <a href=\"https://www.gov.uk/guidance/new-immigration-system-what-you-need-to-know\">GOV.UK website</a> for right to work guidance.<br><br><strong>Job Profile</strong> <br> <a class=\"file_application_pdf\" href=\"https://kingston-sutton-jobs.tal.net/vx/lang-en-GB/mobile-0/appcentre-1/brand-4/spa-1/candidate/download_file_opp/3238/105858/1/0/ced96831aa9aa1b6c98df095d8a703a0cb10c891\"> Delivery Team - Deputy Supervisor (Large Libraries) Role Profile .pdf - 100KB Opens in a new window </a>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£29,583 - £32,421","publishDate":"2024-11-07T03:24:03.000Z","expirationDate":"2024-11-21T22:55:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/2ad49e2c-ae45-4871-b23b-c4f28cfe0c33.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"3dc75c02-3c3d-4773-bf30-ad20fa35f2ae","title":"Communications Support Officer","employer":"Elmbridge Borough Council","department":"","location":"Elmbridge Borough Council, Civic Centre, High Street, Esher, Surrey, KT10 9SD","locationType":3,"description":"<p><strong>Communications Support Officer</strong></p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>22hrs per week, permanent position</strong></li>\n<li>\n<strong>Closing Date: </strong>Monday 2 December at 9:00am</li>\n<li>\n<strong>Interviews </strong>will be arranged for Monday 9 December at the Civic Centre in Esher</li>\n</ul>\n<p><strong>Join our team as a Communications Support Officer</strong></p>\n<p>Are you passionate about making a difference in your community? 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You will be responsible for the enforcement after charge certificate stage, exercising appropriate judgement ad discretion when handling matters.</p><p>Your tasks will include scanning incoming post, preparing Orders for Recovery and Warrants of Control, working with external enforcement agents in the collection of outstanding penalty charge notices and the day to day management of cases in line with the parking recovery process.</p><p><strong>Requirements</strong></p><p>Ideally you will have experience in Parking Debt Recovery and be able to demonstrate a good knowledge on the processes involved from the issuance of a PCN. Excellent communication, administrative and organisational skills will be needed to help you to manage your busy and varied workload. Experience of the Taranto system is desirable.</p><h2>Application Details</h2><p>All applications should be made via our online application system, no CV’s or alternative forms of applications are accepted. 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To be successful in this role you will ideally have a Housing qualification, with a successful track record of excellent performance and improvement.</p>\n<p>In return we can offer:</p>\n<ul>\n<li>Supportive working environment</li>\n<li>Interesting range of work</li>\n<li>Access to Local Government Pension Scheme</li>\n<li>Flexible working</li>\n<li>Mileage allowance</li>\n<li>Payment of professional fees</li>\n<li>Hybrid Working (2 days at home)</li>\n</ul>\n<p><strong>About Runnymede</strong></p>\n<p>Runnymede is an ambitious, passionate, and progressive council with a forward- thinking attitude and award-winning departments. As a Borough Council, we are committed to our four core values and goals which we demonstrate through our ongoing policies and projects. We are always keen to improve our services and welcome innovative and proactive individuals who are open minded and have a positive approach in supporting our vision. </p>\n<p>For an informal chat about this position please contact Maggie Ward, Corporate Head of Housing on 01932 425830 or maggie.ward@runnymede.gov.uk.</p>\n<p><strong>How to apply</strong></p>\n<p>To apply for this vacancy, click the “Apply Online” link.</p>\n<p>For further information and to apply please visit <strong>www.surreyjobs.info</strong>. If it is difficult for you to apply online, please email <a href=\"mailto:humanresources@runnymede.gov.uk\"><strong>humanresources@runnymede.gov.uk</strong></a><strong> </strong>or telephone 01932 425527.</p>\n<p>We welcome applications from all sections of the community. Please note that you will be contacted by email if you are selected to attend for an interview. 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We place children and families at the heart of everything that we do and are relentless in our pursuit of positive outcomes for all.</p><p><strong>Our Better Together </strong>Practice Framework is based on the ideas and concepts which underpin Restorative Practice and draws from other strength-based approaches, such as Systemic and Trauma Informed Practice</p><p>Our C-Change approach: <strong>Connect, Curious, Community, Co-Produce, Collaborate, Check, </strong> sets out “6 Cs ” for our work with children, young people their parents and carers, and each other.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>About the Role</strong></p><p>We are recruiting experienced social workers for our front door service Assessment and Intervention and Family Support and Protection Teams.</p><p>If you are passionate about building relationships with children and families at their first contact with Children’s Social Care, focused on working towards positive outcomes for children and have <strong>at least 1 year of post-qualifying</strong> <strong>experience in a statutory Children’s Social Care team</strong>, we would love you to apply.</p><p><strong>Assessment and Intervention -</strong>You will work as part of a fast-past team responding to child protection needs and undertaking child and family assessments. Under the guidance of your team manager, your team will be on duty every 4/5 weeks.</p><p>You will support children and families through the assessment process, up to co-producing step-down, Child in Need and Child Protection plans. Previous experience of Section 47 investigations and child and family assessments are desirable.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>About You</strong></p><ul>\n<li>Have working knowledge of the framework within which social care operates, inclusive of legislation and national guidance and procedures specific to this post</li>\n<li>Have knowledge of statutory work with children, including children in need, child protection, children looked after and court work. Knowledge of different types of interventions in family support</li>\n<li>A nationally recognised or other social work England recognised social work qualification</li>\n<li>Have at least 1 year of post-qualifying experience in a statutory Children’s Social Care setting</li>\n</ul><p><br></p><p><strong>Our Benefits</strong></p><p>We've been working hard to make Tower Hamlets a great place to practice social work. <strong>We will help you to develop excellent social work</strong> <strong>practice, leading to career advancement at your own pace.</strong> We are committed to developing excellent practitioners and making Tower Hamlets an employer of choice. </p><p><strong>We offer a competitive salary - £42,855 - £54,135 plus travel allowance of £1,280 per annum</strong>.</p><p>We offer brand new state-of-the-art offices in the heart of the east end with great transport connections. We have fantastic transport links – Tower Hamlets town hall is directly opposite Whitechapel Station, putting all of London within easy reach of the town hall. </p><p>Our employees are put on the Local Government Pension Scheme. This is a career average salary scheme, so your pension benefits are guaranteed and do not depend on how investments perform. We pay into the fund on your behalf. </p><p>We have a generous annual leave entitlement starting at 29 working days, rising to 33 days with 5+ years' service, in addition to bank holidays and an additional 3 days at Christmas. </p><p>We positively encourage flexible working and work life balance aimed at supporting individual employee requirements within the context of meeting service needs. </p><p>We have a number of money-saving schemes, including a rent deposit scheme (which offers staff an interest free loan to help pay rent deposits) and season ticket loan scheme (interest-free loans to help staff when purchasing travel season tickets). </p><p>You will also benefit from:</p><ul>\n<li>A <strong>manageable and diverse caseload</strong> and good quality reflective supervision</li>\n<li>\n<strong>Coaching and support</strong> from our well-established Learning Academy, and the opportunity to practice within our bespoke practice model Better Together, which encompasses restorative, systemic and trauma informed practice principles Core, elective, flexible and specialist learning pathways, as well as clear development pathways for every stage of your social work career</li>\n<li>\n<strong>Opportunities to develop your practice</strong>, with a clear framework for career development/leadership programme</li>\n<li>Opportunities for agile/flexible working </li>\n</ul><p><br></p><p><strong>How to Apply</strong></p><p>We have simplified our application process, please complete a short application on our online application system and upload your CV.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Closing date: </strong>This role is closing for applications on the <strong>28th November 2024</strong></p><p><strong>Test Stage:</strong> If successfully shortlisted, you will be invited to partake in stage 1 and 2 of the interview process (a group challenge and written exercise) <strong>on 5th December 2024.</strong></p><p><strong>Interview:</strong> If successful in test stage 1 and 2, you will then be invited for a panel interview on the <strong>13th December 2024.</strong></p><p><strong>Please keep these dates free</strong></p><p><br></p><p>For further information regarding the role, please contact:</p><p><strong>Assessment and Intervention - </strong>Habon Ibrahim-Osman at <a href=\"mailto:Habon.Ibrahim-Osman@towerhamlets.gov.uk\">Habon.Ibrahim-Osman@towerhamlets.gov.uk</a> or Cindy Abbey at <a href=\"mailto:Cindy.Abbey@towerhamlets.gov.uk\">Cindy.Abbey@towerhamlets.gov.uk</a></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Additional Details</strong></p><p>Tower Hamlets vision for our borough is that: people are aspirational, independent and have equal access to opportunities; we are a borough that our residents are proud of and love to live in; and we are a dynamic, outcomes-based council using digital innovation and partnership working to respond to the changing needs of our borough. 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To deliver on these ambitions, we have embarked our transformational One Lambeth Programme ensuring we are ‘connected by purpose,’ in everything we do to deliver excellence. We are proud to have recently developed a refreshed set of One Lambeth Values and Behaviours that were develop for staff by staff; Equity, Ambition, Kindness, and Accountability. For more information, please have a look at our dedicated One Lambeth Values and Behaviours page. </p> <p> </p><p><strong>About the Borough:</strong></p> <p>Located in the heart of South London, Lambeth Borough is a vibrant community of over 317,600 residents. Stretching from the dynamic neighbourhood of Streatham in the South to the iconic landmarks of Waterloo in the North, we are proud to be the 9th largest borough in London. Our diversity is our strength, with more than 130 languages spoken, making Lambeth the home of the Windrush generation, London's largest LGBTQ+ community, and a thriving Portuguese-speaking community. </p> <p>With exceptional schools, lush green spaces including Brockwell Park, cultural gems like the Black Cultural Archives, and world-renowned institutions such as St Thomas's Hospital, Lambeth offers an enriching and dynamic environment.</p> <p><strong>About the Team:</strong></p> <p>This new team will play a key role in achieving our goal of becoming a net zero borough by 2030. They will be responsible for collaborating with our energy supplier to install smart meters across our traditionally metered stock.</p> <p>Aligned with the Council’s sociable, creative, and strong work ethic, the team will foster a supportive atmosphere where everyone works together towards shared project targets. </p> <p>Our work can be challenging, but we prioritise staff well-being and a supportive work environment. </p> <p><strong>About the Role:</strong></p> <p>This role requires you to work closely with the project manager and energy supplier to ensure access to meter locations. You will travel across the Borough to various sites, address access challenges, and implement solutions. Effective communication with residents via letters and phone calls to secure access and inform them of any supply interruptions will be essential. Additionally, you will be pivotal in identifying, reporting, and coordinating necessary remedial works at sites to guarantee successful meter installations.</p> <p>Your contributions as a Field Operative will be vital to the success of the smart meter installation project, and your commitment and teamwork will be key to achieving our goals.</p> <p>For detailed qualifications and requirements, please review the job description and person specification in hyperlink below:</p> <p> </p><p><strong>Job Description and person specification</strong></p> <p> </p><p><strong>Contact Information:</strong></p> <p>For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Rasel Ahmed, Litigation Manager, at Rahmed3@lambeth.gov.uk.</p> <p><strong>How to Apply:</strong></p> <p>If you're interested in this opportunity, click on the apply button and complete an online application. Please upload your CV and supportive statement. In your supporting statement, please clearly demonstrate how you meet the shortlist criteria marked with an 'A' at shortlist stage. </p> <p><strong>We operate an anonymised application process, so be sure to remove personal details when uploading your CV or personal statement.</strong></p> <p><i><strong>Previous applicants need not apply</strong></i></p> <p> </p><p><strong>Recruitment Timelines:</strong></p> <p><i><strong>Advert close date: 11:59pm on Sunday 1 December 2024</strong></i></p> <p><i>Shortlisting: Week commencing 9 December 2024</i></p> <p><i>Interviews: Week commencing 6 January 2025</i></p> <p> </p><p><strong>Benefits:</strong></p> <p>We believe in rewarding our staff. 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In Tower Hamlets we are committed to </em><strong><em>building relationships </em>and strengthening families</strong><em> by working </em><strong><em>with</em></strong><em> people in a compassionate and understanding way. </em></p><p><em>We are </em><strong><em>ambitious</em></strong><em> for Tower Hamlets children and families and endeavour for every child and young person to be </em><strong><em>healthy, safe and successful</em></strong><em>.</em></p><p>Tower Hamlets is a progressive, ambitious and diverse place to work. We place children and families at the heart of everything that we do and are relentless in our pursuit of positive outcomes for all.</p><p><strong>Our Better Together </strong>Practice Framework is based on the ideas and concepts which underpin Restorative Practice and draws from other strength-based approaches, such as Systemic and Trauma Informed Practice</p><p>Our C-Change approach: <strong>Connect, Curious, Community, Co-Produce, Collaborate, Check, </strong> sets out “6 Cs ” for our work with children, young people their parents and carers, and each other.</p><p><strong>About the role</strong></p><p>We are recruiting experienced social workers for our front door service in Family Support and Protection Teams.</p><p>If you are passionate about building relationships with children and families at their first contact with Children’s Social Care, focused on working towards positive outcomes for children and have <strong>at least 1 year of post-qualifying</strong> <strong>experience in a statutory Children’s Social Care team</strong>, we would love you to apply.</p><p>Family Support and Protection Service (FSP) consists of 10 social work teams. Family Support and Protection undertake child in need work, child protection work, alongside court work. This enables social workers to gain a good understanding of statutory work, but we also work closely with schools, health and voluntary organisations that formulates good partnership working with the ultimate aim of safeguarding and supporting children, young people and their families.</p><p><strong>About you</strong></p><ul>\n<li>Have working knowledge of the framework within which social care operates, inclusive of legislation and national guidance and procedures specific to this post</li>\n<li>Have knowledge of statutory work with children, including children in need, child protection, children looked after and court work. 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We have fantastic transport links – Tower Hamlets town hall is directly opposite Whitechapel Station, putting all of London within easy reach of the town hall. </p><p>Our employees are put on the Local Government Pension Scheme. This is a career average salary scheme, so your pension benefits are guaranteed and do not depend on how investments perform. We pay into the fund on your behalf. </p><p>We have a generous annual leave entitlement starting at 29 working days, rising to 33 days with 5+ years' service, in addition to bank holidays and an additional 3 days at Christmas. </p><p>We positively encourage flexible working and work life balance aimed at supporting individual employee requirements within the context of meeting service needs. </p><p>We have a number of money-saving schemes, including a rent deposit scheme (which offers staff an interest free loan to help pay rent deposits) and season ticket loan scheme (interest-free loans to help staff when purchasing travel season tickets). </p><p>You will also benefit from:</p><ul>\n<li>A <strong>manageable and diverse caseload</strong> and good quality reflective supervision</li>\n<li>\n<strong>Coaching and support</strong> from our well-established Learning Academy, and the opportunity to practice within our bespoke practice model Better Together, which encompasses restorative, systemic and trauma informed practice principles Core, elective, flexible and specialist learning pathways, as well as clear development pathways for every stage of your social work career</li>\n<li>\n<strong>Opportunities to develop your practice</strong>, with a clear framework for career development/leadership programme</li>\n<li>Opportunities for agile/flexible working </li>\n</ul><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><strong>How to Apply</strong></p><p><strong>We have simplified our application process, please complete a short application on our online application system and upload your CV.</strong></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Closing date: </strong>This role is closing for applications on the <strong>28th November 2024</strong></p><p><strong>Test Stage:</strong> If successfully shortlisted, you will be invited to partake in stage 1 and 2 of the interview process (a group challenge and written exercise) <strong>on 5th December 2024.</strong></p><p><strong>Interview:</strong> If successful in test stage 1 and 2, you will then be invited for a panel interview on the <strong>13th December 2024.</strong></p><p><strong>Please keep these dates free</strong></p><p><br></p><p>For further information regarding the role, please contact:</p><p>Stuart Andrews at <a href=\"mailto:Stuart.Andrews@towerhamlets.gov.uk\">Stuart.Andrews@towerhamlets.gov.uk</a> or Jaishree Bisht at <a href=\"mailto:Jaishree.Bisht@towerhamlets.gov.uk\">Jaishree.Bisht@towerhamlets.gov.uk</a></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Additional Details</strong></p><p>Tower Hamlets vision for our borough is that: people are aspirational, independent and have equal access to opportunities; we are a borough that our residents are proud of and love to live in; and we are a dynamic, outcomes-based council using digital innovation and partnership working to respond to the changing needs of our borough. 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