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We’re looking for a proactive Tradesperson Support Officer to assist BTS and contracted technicians in delivering essential housing services across Luton.\n \nIn this varied role, you’ll use your general building knowledge to carry out support tasks in areas such as roofing, painting, plastering, bricklaying, fencing, and demolition. From removing cupboards and constructing pathways to helping with garden repairs, you'll be a key part of ensuring repair work runs smoothly and efficiently.\n \nYou’ll also handle sensitive and specialist waste removal—sometimes working alongside emergency services—as well as transport building materials, drive BTS vehicles, and support general site operations.\n \nIf you're reliable, adaptable, and ready to make a meaningful impact in your community, we encourage you to apply and be part of the team that keeps Luton’s homes running safely and smoothly.\n \nPlease note this role does not attract sponsorship.\n\n<h2>About you</h2>\n\nWe’re looking for a reliable and hands-on Tradesperson Support Officer who can confidently support trades teams while maintaining a positive and professional approach with clients, tenants, supervisors, and managers.\n \nYou’ll need to be comfortable working both independently and as part of a team, using your initiative to make practical decisions within set procedures. The role involves physical tasks, including daily ladder use and working at heights, so a good level of fitness and confidence in manual tasks is essential.\n \nA full, valid driving licence is required, as you’ll be expected to travel between sites and transport materials. An understanding of equality in service delivery, along with basic knowledge of Health & Safety and Manual Handling regulations, is also important.\n \nThis is a public facing role so you’ll need to show off your fluency in speaking and writing English\n \nIf you're a team player with a practical mindset and a commitment to safe, inclusive working, we’d love to hear from you.\n\n<h2>About us</h2>\n\nOur ambitious Luton 2040 Vision – that no-one in Luton will have to live in poverty – is at the heart of everything we do. We recognise that our people are remarkable, talented, committed and passionate about serving our residents.\nThe people of Luton depend heavily on this council – and that means our workforce! Are you ready to realise the remarkable and help us deliver our vision?\nWe welcome applications from all sections of the community and are committed to developing a workforce that reflects the diversity of our borough\n\n<h2>Application Process</h2>\n\nBecause of the nature of this job, it will be necessary for the appropriate level of criminal record disclosure to be undertaken. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore applicants are required to declare all unspent cautions and convictions; and also any adult cautions (simple or conditional), and spent convictions that are not protected as defined by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2020). A person’s criminal record will not in itself prevent a person from being appointed to this post. Applicants will not be refused posts because of offences which are not relevant to, and do not place them at or make them a risk in, the role for which they are applying. However in the event of the employment being taken up, any failure to disclose such offence, as detailed above, will result in dismissal or disciplinary action by the Authority. On occasions, we may close a vacancy early due to a very high number of applications being received. \n\n<h2>Benefits</h2>\n\nWe offer a range of excellent staff benefits which include: - From 25 to 32 days’ annual leave: linked to length of service and grade - Buying annual leave scheme: buy up to 20 days additional annual leave - Career Pathways: step up in your career or move into a specialist area - Pension scheme: with generous employer contributions of up to 20.2 per cent (at July 2023) and 3x salary death in service grant - Generous relocation package: up to £8,000 (subject to eligibility) - Employee Assistance Programme: a free, 24/7 confidential counselling and wellbeing support service available to all employees, their partner or spouse and dependent children over 16 still living at home - Work/life balance: flexible working options including working from home where possible. We welcome requests for flexible working arrangements including part-time hours and alternative working patterns - Training and support: unlimited access to development courses, mentoring and support and clear career pathways - Staff offers: includes discounts on your MOT, gym and fitness, restaurants and salons - Arriva Travel Club: great value savings on local bus travel\n\n<h2>How to apply</h2>\n\nWe understand that job applications take time and effort, but a high-quality application shows that you are professional with a good attention to detail. The recruiting manager may receive a number of applications for each job advertised so you want yours to stand out! Our ‘How to apply' page has more tips to help with your application: <a href=\"https://m.luton.gov.uk/Page/Show/Jobs_and_careers/recruitment/Pages/How-to-apply.aspx\">How to apply</a>\n\n<h2>Available documents</h2>\n<div>Attached documents are available under links. 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You’ll be responsible for the operational leadership of MASH, ensuring we deliver a high-quality, seamless, and timely safeguarding response through effective multi-agency collaboration with professionals from Health, Police, Probation, Early Help, and more.\nYou will manage a team of skilled practitioners, lead on strategic decisions, and be the key point of contact for complex safeguarding issues—providing clear advice, strong leadership, and informed decision-making that supports the best outcomes for children.\nWhat You’ll Be Doing:\n<ul>\n<li>Taking overall responsibility for the day-to-day operations of MASH</li>\n<li>Ensuring Luton meets its statutory safeguarding duties and adheres to the LSCB threshold document</li>\n<li>Supporting early intervention by signposting contacts to the right services at the right time</li>\n<li>Leading a team of practitioners and coordinating with partners to deliver consistent and effective safeguarding responses</li>\n<li>Acting as a strategic lead, offering guidance on complex and high-risk cases, including those that may lead to prosecution</li>\n</ul>\nThis position is available as a secondment opportunity for 1 year. If you are a permanent LBC employee, you must have written approval (an email will suffice) from your manager prior to applying and a copy will need to be submitted with your application. Please note: we will not be able to proceed with your application form without your manager’s permission.\nPlease note this role does not attract sponsorship.\n\n<h2>About you</h2>\n\nYou are an experienced social care professional with a strong background in working with children and families who require support from social care services. You bring a wealth of expertise in managing sensitive and complex situations with professionalism and integrity.\nYou will have:\n<ul>\n<li>In-depth experience working within children’s social care, with a clear understanding of the needs of vulnerable children and families.</li>\n<li>Substantial experience of making complex decisions, gathering and recording highly sensitive information, and evaluating outcomes to ensure safe and effective service delivery.</li>\n<li>A strong ability to analyse information, assess risk, and make sound professional judgements to determine appropriate interventions.</li>\n</ul>\nYou are an accomplished leader who can motivate and develop high-performing teams. You have:\n<ul>\n<li>Extensive experience in advising, coaching, supervising, and supporting staff, including carrying out appraisals and managing performance and HR issues.</li>\n<li>A proven ability to strategically and operationally lead a MASH team—delegating and overseeing work to maintain high standards and improve performance using relevant data.</li>\n<li>Confidence in directing and negotiating with professionals across multi-agency partnerships to ensure the effective use of resources and timely responses.</li>\n</ul>\nYou will also bring:\n<ul>\n<li>In-depth knowledge of legislation, national guidance, and best practice relevant to MASH and safeguarding.</li>\n<li>A solid understanding of the legal frameworks and policies that underpin services for children and young people, including data protection and information sharing protocols across agencies.</li>\n</ul>\nYour professional insight, leadership, and commitment to collaborative working will ensure children and families receive the right support at the right time.\n\n<h2>About us</h2>\n\nOur ambitious Luton 2040 Vision – that no-one in Luton will have to live in poverty – is at the heart of everything we do. We recognise that our people are remarkable, talented, committed and passionate about serving our residents.\nThe people of Luton depend heavily on this council – and that means our workforce! Are you ready to realise the remarkable and help us deliver our vision?\nWe welcome applications from all sections of the community and are committed to developing a workforce that reflects the diversity of our borough\n\n<h2>Application process</h2>\n\nBecause of the nature of this job, it will be necessary for the appropriate level of criminal record disclosure to be undertaken. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore applicants are required to declare all unspent cautions and convictions; and also any adult cautions (simple or conditional), and spent convictions that are not protected as defined by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2020). A person’s criminal record will not in itself prevent a person from being appointed to this post. Applicants will not be refused posts because of offences which are not relevant to, and do not place them at or make them a risk in, the role for which they are applying. However in the event of the employment being taken up, any failure to disclose such offence, as detailed above, will result in dismissal or disciplinary action by the Authority.\n\n<h2>Additional information</h2>\n\nWe offer a range of excellent staff benefits which include: \n<ul>\n<li>\nFrom 25 to 32 days’ annual leave: linked to length of service and grade</li>\n<li>\nBuying annual leave scheme: buy up to 20 days additional annual leave</li>\n<li>\nCareer Pathways: step up in your career or move into a specialist area</li>\n<li>\nPension scheme: with generous employer contributions of up to 20.2 per cent (at July 2023) and 3x salary death in service grant</li>\n<li>\nGenerous relocation package: up to £8,000 (subject to eligibility)</li>\n<li>\nEmployee Assistance Programme: a free, 24/7 confidential counselling and wellbeing support service available to all employees, their partner or spouse and dependent children over 16 still living at home</li>\n<li>\nWork/life balance: flexible working options including working from home where possible. We welcome requests for flexible working arrangements including part-time hours and alternative working patterns\n</li>\n<li>\nTraining and support: unlimited access to development courses, mentoring and support and clear career pathways</li>\n<li>\nStaff offers: includes discounts on your MOT, gym and fitness, restaurants and salons</li>\n<li>\nArriva Travel Club: great value savings on local bus travel</li>\n<li>\nFriday Funday Socials - One Friday every 2 months where we encourage our staff to get together to socialise after work</li>\n</ul>\n\n<h2>Available documents</h2>\n<div>Attached documents are available under links. 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Your primary responsibility will be to manage, coordinate, and implement robust fire prevention measures, including fire safety inspections, audits, risk assessments, and emergency planning.\n You will work closely with multiple stakeholders, including the London Luton Airport Fire Safety Team, operational teams, and third-party providers, to ensure best practices in fire safety management. You will also support the implementation of a Fire Safety Management System in accordance with BS9997 and relevant legal regulations.\n \n KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND ACCOUNTABILITIES:\n • Provide expert advice on fire safety legislation and guidance, including the Building Safety Act 2024, BS9997, BS9999, and BS9991. • Support the Fire Safety Manager in the review and implementation of fire risk assessments, ensuring that all actions are addressed promptly. • Help to develop, review, and update fire safety policies, procedures, and emergency response plans. • Conduct fire safety inspections, audits, and fire drills, ensuring compliance across all airport zones and facilities. • Support the planning and execution of terminal evacuation exercises, aligning with the airport’s operational schedule. • Investigate fire-related incidents, fire alarm activations, and near misses, implementing corrective actions where necessary. • Deliver engaging fire safety training to employees, contractors, and stakeholders. • Work collaboratively with All LLA Departments and stakeholders to maintain a safe environment. • Assist in the implementation and ongoing management of the Fire Safety Management System in line with BS9997. • Support third-party audits and fire safety consultancy engagements. • Provide technical guidance and support to internal teams and contractors, ensuring fire safety compliance in construction, refurbishment, and maintenance projects, including high-risk activities such as hot works. • Review, issue, and oversee compliance with hot works permits, conducting inspections and audits to verify adherence to airport fire safety protocols.\n\n<h2>About you</h2>\n\nKNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:\n • A NEBOSH GenCert or similar qualification in risk management. • Experience conducting risk assessments, inspections, and audits. • Excellent communication skills, with the ability to engage with stakeholders at all levels. • Experience in delivering training and promoting a strong safety culture. • Ability to work collaboratively with multi-disciplinary teams, including Health & Safety, Estates, Projects, Commercial, Technical Services, and Fire Safety Teams. • Proficiency in using reporting systems for tracking deficiencies and ensuring compliance. • Flexible, proactive, and solutions-focused approach to fire safety management.\n \n \n\n<h2>Application Process</h2>\n\n* Please do not apply on this site *\n \nPlease email your CV and cover letter to recruitment@ltn.aero using reference FSO0506 in the subject line. In the body of the email please make sure to include the following: \n \n<ul>\n<li>Current and expected salary</li>\n<li>Notice period/availability to start</li>\n<li>Right to work in the UK/sponsorship required</li>\n<li>Whether you are happy to travel to Luton 3 days a week</li>\n</ul>\n\n<h2>Available documents</h2>\n<div>Attached documents are available under links. Clicking a document link will initialize its download.</div>\n<ul><li><a href=\"https://emea3.recruitmentplatform.com/tlk/pages/fo/download_job_file.jsp?ID=PSKFK026203F3VBQB686G8N7P&nDocumentID=1548754&ptId=11399\">download: JD - Fire Safety Officer .pdf</a></li></ul>\n</div>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£0 - £9,999","publishDate":"2025-06-12T01:00:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-06-18T22:59:59.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/3410cfa4-482e-44b3-9a37-4ff3df09b1f7.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"3bae5e4b-d507-4ee3-bc07-546a9e37260d","title":"Senior Strategy and Progress Officer","employer":"Luton Borough Council","department":"","location":"Town Hall","locationType":3,"description":"<div>\n\n\n<h2>About the job</h2>\n\nSalary: £45,718 - £48,710 a year plus £3,203 car benefit allowance Hours per week: 37 Contract type: Permanent\nWe are excited to offer an outstanding opportunity to join the Luton 2040 team — a highly motivated group that sits at the heart of Luton’s long-term strategic transformation. Our mission is bold: to make Luton a place where no one lives in poverty and everyone can thrive. We're working across the entire system — from local government to community partners — to help shape a better future for all who live and work here.\nAs a Senior Strategy and Progress Officer, you will be instrumental in driving this vision forward. You’ll be responsible for developing, reviewing, and refining our key strategies, systems, and frameworks. You’ll also provide expert advice on initiatives designed to tackle the main drivers of poverty and inequality in our town.\nYour role will also include monitoring and reporting on progress, performance, and impact — ensuring our work remains transparent, data-informed, and on track to deliver real outcomes for Luton’s residents.\nIf you're a strategic thinker with a deep commitment to social change, this is your chance to contribute to a legacy of transformation in one of the UK’s most ambitious towns.\n\n<h2>About you</h2>\n\nYou bring experience in strategy or policy development, with a proven track record of designing successful plans that have delivered real, positive change. Your ability to think strategically is complemented by a talent for crafting high-level, compelling written material that simplifies complex ideas and communicates them with clarity and impact.\nYou have substantial experience in organisational performance management, using systems and frameworks to monitor delivery and track progress towards strategic goals. Your analytical mindset allows you to manage and interpret large and complex datasets, identify trends, draw meaningful conclusions, and clearly communicate your insights to a range of audiences.\nCollaboration is central to your approach, and you have a strong history of working with senior leaders to co-produce ideas and influence strategic thinking. Your excellent writing skills enable you to produce high-quality documents and reports, and you’re confident working with designers to bring a polished finish to your work.\nYou’ll also hold a relevant qualification or be able to demonstrate equivalent, verifiable experience in influencing, policy, or partnership disciplines.\n\n<h2>About us</h2>\n\nOur ambitious Luton 2040 Vision – that no-one in Luton will have to live in poverty – is at the heart of everything we do. We recognise that our people are remarkable, talented, committed and passionate about serving our residents.\nThe people of Luton depend heavily on this council – and that means our workforce! Are you ready to realise the remarkable and help us deliver our vision?\nWe welcome applications from all sections of the community and are committed to developing a workforce that reflects the diversity of our borough\n\n<h2>Application Process</h2>\n\nOn occasions, we may close a vacancy early due to a very high number of applications being received. \n\n<h2>Benefits</h2>\n\nWe offer a range of excellent staff benefits which include: - From 25 to 32 days’ annual leave: linked to length of service and grade - Buying annual leave scheme: buy up to 20 days additional annual leave - Career Pathways: step up in your career or move into a specialist area - Pension scheme: with generous employer contributions of up to 20.2 per cent (at July 2023) and 3x salary death in service grant - Generous relocation package: up to £8,000 (subject to eligibility) - Employee Assistance Programme: a free, 24/7 confidential counselling and wellbeing support service available to all employees, their partner or spouse and dependent children over 16 still living at home - Work/life balance: flexible working options including working from home where possible. We welcome requests for flexible working arrangements including part-time hours and alternative working patterns - Training and support: unlimited access to development courses, mentoring and support and clear career pathways - Staff offers: includes discounts on your MOT, gym and fitness, restaurants and salons - Arriva Travel Club: great value savings on local bus travel\n\n<h2>How to apply</h2>\n\nWe understand that job applications take time and effort, but a high-quality application shows that you are professional with a good attention to detail. The recruiting manager may receive a number of applications for each job advertised so you want yours to stand out! Our ‘How to apply' page has more tips to help with your application: <a href=\"https://m.luton.gov.uk/Page/Show/Jobs_and_careers/recruitment/Pages/How-to-apply.aspx\">How to apply</a>\n\n<h2>Available documents</h2>\n<div>Attached documents are available under links. 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We’re looking for a Senior Public Health Lead to help shape and deliver Luton’s Marmot Town approach and Health in All Policies Framework for Luton. This role will ensure health and wellbeing are considered in all key policies—such as planning, transport, and local services—to create fairer, healthier communities.\nAs a senior manager in the Population Wellbeing Health Directorate, you will lead important public health projects, working closely with local organisations, community groups, and people with lived experience of health inequalities. You’ll make sure our services are inclusive, effective, and focused on improving health for all.\nYou’ll also oversee large-scale contracts and service agreements, ensuring projects run smoothly and deliver real impact. Working with partners across Luton and the wider BLMK (Bedfordshire, Luton & Milton Keynes) health system, you’ll influence policy and commissioning decisions to support health equity.\nPlease note this role does not attract sponsorship.\n\n<h2>About you</h2>\n\nThe Senior Public Health Lead will drive change within complex organisations and partnerships, overseeing commissioning, service management, and performance monitoring to improve health outcomes and support delivery of the Health Equity Town approach. They will lead service reviews, health needs and health impact assessments, manage and develop staff, and implement programme and project management strategies. With expertise in data analysis, they will use epidemiological and social insights to inform strategies and decision-making. The role requires strong stakeholder engagement skills to influence policy and service improvements, particularly in areas, of partnership working, negotiation and planning and transport. A commitment to continuous professional development is essential, including UKPHR registration (or willingness to achieve it within two years).\n\n<h2>About us</h2>\n\nOur ambitious Luton 2040 Vision – that no-one in Luton will have to live in poverty – is at the heart of everything we do. We recognise that our people are remarkable, talented, committed and passionate about serving our residents.\nThe people of Luton depend heavily on this council – and that means our workforce! Are you ready to realise the remarkable and help us deliver our vision?\nWe welcome applications from all sections of the community and are committed to developing a workforce that reflects the diversity of our borough\n\n<h2>Application Process</h2>\n\nBecause of the nature of this job, it will be necessary for the appropriate level of criminal record disclosure to be undertaken. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore applicants are required to declare all unspent cautions and convictions; and also any adult cautions (simple or conditional), and spent convictions that are not protected as defined by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2020). A person’s criminal record will not in itself prevent a person from being appointed to this post. Applicants will not be refused posts because of offences which are not relevant to, and do not place them at or make them a risk in, the role for which they are applying. However in the event of the employment being taken up, any failure to disclose such offence, as detailed above, will result in dismissal or disciplinary action by the Authority. On occasions, we may close a vacancy early due to a very high number of applications being received. \n\n<h2>Benefits</h2>\n\nWe offer a range of excellent staff benefits which include: - From 25 to 32 days’ annual leave: linked to length of service and grade - Buying annual leave scheme: buy up to 20 days additional annual leave - Career Pathways: step up in your career or move into a specialist area - Pension scheme: with generous employer contributions of up to 20.2 per cent (at July 2023) and 3x salary death in service grant - Generous relocation package: up to £8,000 (subject to eligibility) - Employee Assistance Programme: a free, 24/7 confidential counselling and wellbeing support service available to all employees, their partner or spouse and dependent children over 16 still living at home - Work/life balance: flexible working options including working from home where possible. We welcome requests for flexible working arrangements including part-time hours and alternative working patterns - Training and support: unlimited access to development courses, mentoring and support and clear career pathways - Staff offers: includes discounts on your MOT, gym and fitness, restaurants and salons - Arriva Travel Club: great value savings on local bus travel\n\n<h2>How to apply</h2>\n\nWe understand that job applications take time and effort, but a high-quality application shows that you are professional with a good attention to detail. The recruiting manager may receive a number of applications for each job advertised so you want yours to stand out! Our ‘How to apply' page has more tips to help with your application: <a href=\"https://m.luton.gov.uk/Page/Show/Jobs_and_careers/recruitment/Pages/How-to-apply.aspx\">How to apply</a>\n\n<h2>Available documents</h2>\n<div>Attached documents are available under links. Clicking a document link will initialize its download.</div>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https://emea3.recruitmentplatform.com/tlk/pages/fo/download_job_file.jsp?ID=PSKFK026203F3VBQB686G8N7P&nDocumentID=1467333&ptId=11401\">download: Luton_Values_Flyer.pdf</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"https://emea3.recruitmentplatform.com/tlk/pages/fo/download_job_file.jsp?ID=PSKFK026203F3VBQB686G8N7P&nDocumentID=1548688&ptId=11401\">download: M5 Senior Public Health Manager - Health Equity Health in All Policies Lead JD.pdf</a></li>\n</ul>\n</div>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"51802 - 54924 GBP / year","publishDate":"2025-06-12T01:00:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-06-25T22:59:59.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/decb7ccb-15ec-46aa-9353-769b5698a757.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"1fbe5441-19d9-409f-8cf6-10634ce9e069","title":"Environmental Health Manager (Commercial)","employer":"Hertsmere Borough Council","department":"","location":"Civic Offices, Borehamwood","locationType":2,"description":"We are seeking an experienced and dynamic manager to lead our Commercial Environmental Health services at Hertsmere Borough Council. This senior role oversees a diverse portfolio including food safety, health and safety, public health and the Disabled Facilities Grants service. You will be a professionally qualified Environmental Health Practitioner with full corporate membership of the Chartered Institute of Environmental Health and experience in managing front line services.\nYou will drive service improvement, lead multidisciplinary teams, and play a key role in shaping policy, performance, and strategic direction within the Environmental Health, Licensing & Resilience Service Group.\nAs a key member of the senior management team, you will be responsible for delivering high-quality, cost-effective services in line with corporate and legal objectives. This includes budget management, performance monitoring, staff development, and stakeholder engagement. The role also involves representing the council at regional forums, managing emergency planning responsibilities, and deputising for the Head of Service when required.\nThe post is offered on a permanent, full time basis (36 hours per week).\nIf you would like to have an informal chat about this opportunity, please contact Paul Sawyer, Head of Environmental Health, Licensing & Resilience: <a href=\"mailto:paul.sawyer@hertsmere.gov.uk\">paul.sawyer@hertsmere.gov.uk</a>.\nThere may be further opportunities to participate in the Department’s out-of-hours service (for additional remuneration) and the Council’s Emergency Planning responsibilities.\nBenefits include:\n<ul>\n<li>27 – 32 days annual leave (depending on length of Local Government Service) - plus all bank holidays</li>\n<li>Local government pension scheme</li>\n<li>Flexi-Leave (opportunity to accrue extra work time that can be taken off later as extra leave -up to 2 days per month)</li>\n<li>Free gym membership</li>\n<li>Cycle schemes (Cycle to Work Scheme and free Beryl Bike rides for staff)</li>\n<li>Free wellbeing benefits (such as lunchtime yoga, flu jabs, health MOT)</li>\n<li>Employee Assistance Programme</li>\n</ul>\nThe Council operates a hybrid working system which allows some home working.\nClosing date: Monday 7th July 2025, 10am \nNO AGENCIES – Direct applications only please","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£48,713 - £55,352 (depending on experience) with performance related progression to £60,887 Plus £1,433 car allowance","publishDate":"2025-06-11T10:28:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-07-07T09:00:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/885cb768-a23d-411b-ab21-4189b62ced02.png","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"f5b10988-5eed-4f1d-9e5f-4f9cf1b48751","title":"Luton 2040 Partnerships Officer","employer":"Luton Borough Council","department":"","location":"Town Hall","locationType":3,"description":"<div>\n\n\n<h2>About the job</h2>\n\nSalary: £35,235 - £37,938 a year Hours per week: 37 Contract type: Permanent\nAre you passionate about making a meaningful impact on the future of your community? The Luton 2040 team is looking for an enthusiastic, motivated individual to join us as a Partnerships Officer in this exciting role at the heart of Luton's long-term transformation strategy.\nAs a Luton 2040 Partnerships Officer, you will play a key role in helping us build and strengthen relationships across a wide network of partners throughout Luton. You will have oversight across all our 2040 stakeholder relationships, providing coordination and support for initiatives that will collectively deliver our vision of making Luton a place where everyone can thrive and no one lives in poverty.\nThis is a fantastic opportunity to be part of an inspiring, dynamic team focused on driving lasting change for the people of Luton. You will lead on our Luton 2040 Communications Plan, developing both new and existing partnerships, while ensuring collaboration and engagement across a broad spectrum of stakeholders.\nPlease note this role does not attract sponsorship.\n\n<h2>About you</h2>\n\nWe are looking for a candidate with demonstrable experience of working with and influencing a broad range of partners and stakeholders across business, the public sector, and voluntary/community organisations. The ideal candidate will have experience in developing and delivering stakeholder management plans, employing a variety of strategies to nurture both new and existing relationships, such as attending networking events, speaking at functions, and conducting one-to-one business meetings. We also seek someone with experience in designing and delivering a communications plan, which includes creating social media content, running campaigns, and writing press releases.\nThe successful candidate must be able to establish personal and professional credibility quickly with diverse groups of people and possess strong interpersonal, communication, and influencing skills. A proven track record of effective co-production with partners or residents will be key to success in this role. Additionally, strong organisational and coordination skills are required, with the ability to manage and run events and programmes under pressure and within tight timeframes.\nA thorough understanding of the Luton context, including its demographics, challenges, and strengths, is essential. We are also looking for a candidate with a relevant qualification or substantial, verifiable experience in influencing, policy, or partnership disciplines.\n\n<h2>About us</h2>\n\nOur ambitious Luton 2040 Vision – that no-one in Luton will have to live in poverty – is at the heart of everything we do. We recognise that our people are remarkable, talented, committed and passionate about serving our residents.\nThe people of Luton depend heavily on this council – and that means our workforce! Are you ready to realise the remarkable and help us deliver our vision?\nWe welcome applications from all sections of the community and are committed to developing a workforce that reflects the diversity of our borough\n\n<h2>Application Process</h2>\n\nOn occasions, we may close a vacancy early due to a very high number of applications being received. \n\n<h2>Benefits</h2>\n\nWe offer a range of excellent staff benefits which include: - From 25 to 32 days’ annual leave: linked to length of service and grade - Buying annual leave scheme: buy up to 20 days additional annual leave - Career Pathways: step up in your career or move into a specialist area - Pension scheme: with generous employer contributions of up to 20.2 per cent (at July 2023) and 3x salary death in service grant - Generous relocation package: up to £8,000 (subject to eligibility) - Employee Assistance Programme: a free, 24/7 confidential counselling and wellbeing support service available to all employees, their partner or spouse and dependent children over 16 still living at home - Work/life balance: flexible working options including working from home where possible. We welcome requests for flexible working arrangements including part-time hours and alternative working patterns - Training and support: unlimited access to development courses, mentoring and support and clear career pathways - Staff offers: includes discounts on your MOT, gym and fitness, restaurants and salons - Arriva Travel Club: great value savings on local bus travel\n\n<h2>How to apply</h2>\n\nWe understand that job applications take time and effort, but a high-quality application shows that you are professional with a good attention to detail. The recruiting manager may receive a number of applications for each job advertised so you want yours to stand out! Our ‘How to apply' page has more tips to help with your application: <a href=\"https://m.luton.gov.uk/Page/Show/Jobs_and_careers/recruitment/Pages/How-to-apply.aspx\">How to apply</a>\n\n<h2>Available documents</h2>\n<div>Attached documents are available under links. Clicking a document link will initialize its download.</div>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https://emea3.recruitmentplatform.com/tlk/pages/fo/download_job_file.jsp?ID=PSKFK026203F3VBQB686G8N7P&nDocumentID=1502259&ptId=11395\">download: PREF105338 202502 L7 Luton 2040 Partnerships Officer.docx</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"https://emea3.recruitmentplatform.com/tlk/pages/fo/download_job_file.jsp?ID=PSKFK026203F3VBQB686G8N7P&nDocumentID=1506297&ptId=11395\">download: Luton_Values_Flyer.pdf</a></li>\n</ul>\n</div>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"35235 - 37938 GBP / year","publishDate":"2025-06-11T01:00:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-06-24T22:59:59.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/3410556b-8915-4a78-a5e4-2e3b81070bdc.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"747217ac-7dc0-40d4-acb1-ef35df41f43c","title":"Driver/Activity Assistant","employer":"Luton Borough Council","department":"","location":"community choices - various locations","locationType":3,"description":"<div>\n\n\n<h2>About the job</h2>\n\nSalary: £24,404 - £24,790 a year pro rata Hours per week: 30 Contract type: Permanent\nThis role is all about being on the move and making a real difference. You’ll be responsible for driving larger vehicles, including passenger-carrying ones, and ensuring that journeys run smoothly and safely. Whether it’s conducting daily vehicle checks, maintaining schedules, or adapting to delays, you’ll play a key part in keeping everything on track.\nYou’ll also have the opportunity to work closely with the public, including individuals with disabilities, providing them with a reliable and professional service. Emergencies like vehicle breakdowns may pop up, but you’ll handle them with confidence and initiative.\n \nPlease note this role does not attract sponsorship.\n\n<h2>About you</h2>\n\nYou’re comfortable working with the public and have an understanding of the needs of people with disabilities. Clear communication is one of your strengths, and you’re able to keep accurate records while maintaining confidentiality. You thrive in a team but can also take charge in emergencies. Your flexible approach means you’re willing to adjust your hours and routes when needed to meet the demands of the job.\nYou bring knowledge of vehicle checks, maintenance, and traffic regulations to the table, and if you have some first-aid or handling skills, that’s a big plus. With a full, valid driving license, and a willingness to lift when necessary, you’re ready to take on the physical and practical challenges of the role. This is a public facing role so you’ll need to show off your fluency in speaking and writing English\nIf this sounds like you, we’d love to have you on board!\n \n\n<h2>About us</h2>\n\nOur ambitious Luton 2040 Vision – that no-one in Luton will have to live in poverty – is at the heart of everything we do. We recognise that our people are remarkable, talented, committed and passionate about serving our residents.\nThe people of Luton depend heavily on this council – and that means our workforce! Are you ready to realise the remarkable and help us deliver our vision?\n\n<h2>Application Process</h2>\n\nBecause of the nature of this job, it will be necessary for the appropriate level of criminal record disclosure to be undertaken. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore applicants are required to declare all unspent cautions and convictions; and also any adult cautions (simple or conditional), and spent convictions that are not protected as defined by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2020). A person’s criminal record will not in itself prevent a person from being appointed to this post. Applicants will not be refused posts because of offences which are not relevant to, and do not place them at or make them a risk in, the role for which they are applying. However in the event of the employment being taken up, any failure to disclose such offence, as detailed above, will result in dismissal or disciplinary action by the Authority.\n\n<h2>Benefits</h2>\n\nWe offer a range of excellent staff benefits which include: - From 25 to 32 days’ annual leave: linked to length of service and grade - Buying annual leave scheme: buy up to 20 days additional annual leave - Career Pathways: step up in your career or move into a specialist area - Pension scheme: with generous employer contributions of up to 20.2 per cent (at July 2023) and 3x salary death in service grant - Generous relocation package: up to £8,000 (subject to eligibility) - Employee Assistance Programme: a free, 24/7 confidential counselling and wellbeing support service available to all employees, their partner or spouse and dependent children over 16 still living at home - Work/life balance: flexible working options including working from home where possible. We welcome requests for flexible working arrangements including part-time hours and alternative working patterns - Training and support: unlimited access to development courses, mentoring and support and clear career pathways - Staff offers: includes discounts on your MOT, gym and fitness, restaurants and salons - Arriva Travel Club: great value savings on local bus travel\n\n<h2>How to apply</h2>\n\nWe understand that job applications take time and effort, but a high-quality application shows that you are professional with a good attention to detail. The recruiting manager may receive a number of applications for each job advertised so you want yours to stand out! Our ‘How to apply' page has more tips to help with your application: <a href=\"https://m.luton.gov.uk/Page/Show/Jobs_and_careers/recruitment/Pages/How-to-apply.aspx\">How to apply</a>\n\n<h2>Available documents</h2>\n<div>Attached documents are available under links. Clicking a document link will initialize its download.</div>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https://emea3.recruitmentplatform.com/tlk/pages/fo/download_job_file.jsp?ID=PSKFK026203F3VBQB686G8N7P&nDocumentID=1445422&ptId=11394\">download: Driver Activity Assistant JD.pdf</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"https://emea3.recruitmentplatform.com/tlk/pages/fo/download_job_file.jsp?ID=PSKFK026203F3VBQB686G8N7P&nDocumentID=1445425&ptId=11394\">download: Luton Values Flyer.pdf</a></li>\n</ul>\n</div>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"24404 - 24790 GBP / year","publishDate":"2025-06-11T01:00:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-06-24T22:59:59.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/0dfec16a-9160-48d8-bd8d-851080f66032.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"008a86f1-8246-441c-9130-c4c6b2d6a996","title":"Civil Enforcement Officer","employer":"Luton Borough Council","department":"","location":"Luton","locationType":3,"description":"<div>\n\n\n<h2>About the job</h2>\n\nSalary: £26,409 - £28,624 a year Hours per week: 37 Contract type: Permanent\nDo you enjoy working outside with minimal supervision, but as part of a team?\nWe wish to strengthen our dynamic team of Civil Enforcement Officers serving the local community. You will be required to patrol and monitor all parking restrictions both on and off street ensuring adherence to all parking regulations in accordance with the Council’s parking policies and procedures.\nYou should have excellent customer care experience, be confident, willing to assist and advise the public on all parking matters. You should also be able to demonstrate an ability to deal with people in difficult situations and be able to record written evidence in a pocket book that is legible.\nWorking outside in all weathers, on your feet or in a mobile patrol, you will have legible handwriting and a full manual driving license would also be helpful.\nHours of work are defined by management but will be shifts between 7am and 9pm. We are also very happy to discuss other flexible working arrangements.\nPlease note this role does not attract sponsorship.\n\n<h2>About you</h2>\n\nYou'll have knowledge of Customer Care Principals, Basic knowledge of Parking legislation or NVQ 2 Parking Control or equivalent in-depth experience.\nIf you’re an experienced and collaborative individual, you could help to drive the Council’s vision by liaising with stakeholders, and contribute to the achievement of the wider aims and operational objectives and future state. We look forward to receiving your application.\nThis is a public facing role so you’ll need to show off your fluency in speaking and writing English\n\n<h2>About us</h2>\n\nOur ambitious Luton 2040 Vision – that no-one in Luton will have to live in poverty – is at the heart of everything we do. We recognise that our people are remarkable, talented, committed and passionate about serving our residents.\nThe people of Luton depend heavily on this council – and that means our workforce! Are you ready to realise the remarkable and help us deliver our vision?\nWe welcome applications from all sections of the community and are committed to developing a workforce that reflects the diversity of our borough\n\n<h2>Application Process</h2>\n\nBecause of the nature of this job, it will be necessary for the appropriate level of criminal record disclosure to be undertaken. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore applicants are required to declare all unspent cautions and convictions; and also any adult cautions (simple or conditional), and spent convictions that are not protected as defined by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2020). A person’s criminal record will not in itself prevent a person from being appointed to this post. Applicants will not be refused posts because of offences which are not relevant to, and do not place them at or make them a risk in, the role for which they are applying. However in the event of the employment being taken up, any failure to disclose such offence, as detailed above, will result in dismissal or disciplinary action by the Authority. On occasions, we may close a vacancy early due to a very high number of applications being received. \n\n<h2>Benefits</h2>\n\nWe offer a range of excellent staff benefits which include: - From 25 to 32 days’ annual leave: linked to length of service and grade - Buying annual leave scheme: buy up to 20 days additional annual leave - Career Pathways: step up in your career or move into a specialist area - Pension scheme: with generous employer contributions of up to 20.2 per cent (at July 2023) and 3x salary death in service grant - Generous relocation package: up to £8,000 (subject to eligibility) - Employee Assistance Programme: a free, 24/7 confidential counselling and wellbeing support service available to all employees, their partner or spouse and dependent children over 16 still living at home - Work/life balance: flexible working options including working from home where possible. We welcome requests for flexible working arrangements including part-time hours and alternative working patterns - Training and support: unlimited access to development courses, mentoring and support and clear career pathways - Staff offers: includes discounts on your MOT, gym and fitness, restaurants and salons - Arriva Travel Club: great value savings on local bus travel\n\n<h2>How to apply</h2>\n\nWe understand that job applications take time and effort, but a high-quality application shows that you are professional with a good attention to detail. The recruiting manager may receive a number of applications for each job advertised so you want yours to stand out! Our ‘How to apply' page has more tips to help with your application: <a href=\"https://m.luton.gov.uk/Page/Show/Jobs_and_careers/recruitment/Pages/How-to-apply.aspx\">How to apply</a>\n\n<h2>Available documents</h2>\n<div>Attached documents are available under links. Clicking a document link will initialize its download.</div>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https://emea3.recruitmentplatform.com/tlk/pages/fo/download_job_file.jsp?ID=PSKFK026203F3VBQB686G8N7P&nDocumentID=1540638&ptId=11391\">download: Luton Values Flyer.pdf</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"https://emea3.recruitmentplatform.com/tlk/pages/fo/download_job_file.jsp?ID=PSKFK026203F3VBQB686G8N7P&nDocumentID=1540643&ptId=11391\">download: Civil Enforcement Officer (CEO) JD .pdf</a></li>\n</ul>\n</div>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"26409 - 28624 GBP / year","publishDate":"2025-06-11T01:00:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-06-24T22:59:59.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/f161eeb5-68a7-4cb8-b734-66814ff5037d.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"740aa52b-8907-4b62-8385-f11dee60fedf","title":"Deputy Head of Service - Children with Disabilities","employer":"Luton Borough Council","department":"","location":"Luton","locationType":3,"description":"<div>\n\n\n<h2>About the job</h2>\n\nSalary: £58,507 - £61,745 a year pro rata plus £3,203 car benefit allowance Hours per week: 37 Contract type: Fixed Term until 31st March 2026\nThis position is available as a secondment opportunity for 1 year. If you are a permanent LBC employee, you must have written approval (an email will suffice) from your manager prior to applying and a copy will need to be submitted with your application. Please note: we will not be able to proceed with your application form without your manager’s permission.\nWe are seeking a dynamic and experienced professional to join our leadership team as the Deputy Head of Service for Children with Disabilities.\nThe Children with Disabilities (CWD) service offers a comprehensive service to children with significant learning disabilities, physical disabilities and life limiting health conditions. The Deputy Head of Service for Children’s with Disabilities is a key leader responsible for coordinating multi-agency services to protect and promote the wellbeing of disabled children.\nWe put children, young people and their families at the heart of everything we do.\nIn this strategic role, you’ll be responsible for the development, management, and operational delivery of key Children’s Services and Statutory Social Work interventions. You’ll provide vital support to a team of managers, working alongside the Head of Service to ensure the delivery of services that achieve the best possible outcomes for children, young people, and families.\nYou’ll help set the strategic direction of the service, delivering on the Council’s vision and values while implementing evidence-based practices and reflecting current good practice. This role also involves promoting the professional development of staff and creating a sustainable, effective workforce to meet the needs of the most vulnerable in our communities.\nYou’ll have the authority to make critical decisions within statutory and legal frameworks, ensuring a robust response to the needs of children and families. As part of your remit, you will assist the Head of Service in achieving the Council’s strategic objectives and play a pivotal role in improving service delivery through effective performance management and problem-solving.\nKey Responsibilities:\n- Collaborate with the Head of Service to set strategic direction and ensure effective performance management across services.\n- Implement evidence-based practices that reflect research and current good practices in service delivery.\n- Promote the professional development of all staff, fostering a culture of learning and growth.\n- Make decisions in line with statutory regulations and ensure positive outcomes for children, young people, and families.\n- Support in the resolution of complex problems, ensuring vulnerable children and young people receive timely, appropriate, and proportionate responses.\n- Lead the coordination of service delivery to meet the needs of children, young people, and families across diverse settings.\nPlease note this role does not attract sponsorship.\n\n<h2>About you</h2>\n\nWe are looking for a strategic and hands-on leader with a proven track record of delivering impactful services. As the successful candidate, you will have:\n- Substantial experience in a senior leadership role, having led and developed services in partnership with multi-agency groups across public and voluntary sectors.\n- Proven ability to lead, manage, and motivate teams, ensuring effective performance management aligned with organisational objectives.\n- Strong collaboration skills with the ability to work effectively across a wide range of stakeholders in a political context, managing complex issues and planning service delivery.\n- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, enabling you to develop professional working relationships at all levels, with strong influencing, negotiation, and accountability abilities.\n- Experience in managing significant budgets and diverse funding streams, ensuring efficient use of resources to meet service objectives.\n- In-depth knowledge of key policies impacting children and young people, particularly in safeguarding, health & safety, and urban multicultural environments.\n- Professional qualifications in social work and management (or equivalent experience), backed by substantial relevant experience, training, and competence.\nThis role is pivotal to ensuring the success of Children’s Services, and we are looking for a dedicated leader to help shape the future of the service. If you are ready to make a meaningful impact, we encourage you to apply!\n\n<h2>About us</h2>\n\nLuton Council has been selected to deliver the government’s Families First for Children Pathfinder programme.\nLuton is one of seven new areas in the second wave to be chosen with the aim of protecting vulnerable children from harm and improving services to help more children stay with their families in safe and loving homes.\nThe programme is an amazing opportunity for Luton to shape future social care practice, which includes closer working relationships with our health, police, education and voluntary sector partners.\nChildren are at the heart of everything we do in Luton, and we are very proud of the tremendous work that is already taking place together with our partners, including the development of our Family Hubs and working towards making Luton a child-friendly town where our children and young people can grow up feeling happy, healthy and secure.\nOur ambitious Luton 2040 Vision – that no-one in Luton will have to live in poverty – is at the heart of everything we do. We recognise that our people are remarkable, talented, committed and passionate about serving our residents.\nThe people of Luton depend heavily on this council – and that means our workforce! Are you ready to realise the remarkable and help us deliver our vision?\n\n<h2>Application process</h2>\n\nBecause of the nature of this job, it will be necessary for the appropriate level of criminal record disclosure to be undertaken. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore applicants are required to declare all unspent cautions and convictions; and also any adult cautions (simple or conditional), and spent convictions that are not protected as defined by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2020). A person’s criminal record will not in itself prevent a person from being appointed to this post. Applicants will not be refused posts because of offences which are not relevant to, and do not place them at or make them a risk in, the role for which they are applying. However in the event of the employment being taken up, any failure to disclose such offence, as detailed above, will result in dismissal or disciplinary action by the Authority.\n\n<h2>Additional information</h2>\n\nWe offer a range of excellent staff benefits which include: \n<ul>\n<li>\nFrom 25 to 32 days’ annual leave: linked to length of service and grade</li>\n<li>\nBuying annual leave scheme: buy up to 20 days additional annual leave</li>\n<li>\nCareer Pathways: step up in your career or move into a specialist area</li>\n<li>\nPension scheme: with generous employer contributions of up to 20.2 per cent (at July 2023) and 3x salary death in service grant</li>\n<li>\nGenerous relocation package: up to £8,000 (subject to eligibility)</li>\n<li>\nEmployee Assistance Programme: a free, 24/7 confidential counselling and wellbeing support service available to all employees, their partner or spouse and dependent children over 16 still living at home</li>\n<li>\nWork/life balance: flexible working options including working from home where possible. We welcome requests for flexible working arrangements including part-time hours and alternative working patterns\n</li>\n<li>\nTraining and support: unlimited access to development courses, mentoring and support and clear career pathways</li>\n<li>\nStaff offers: includes discounts on your MOT, gym and fitness, restaurants and salons</li>\n<li>\nArriva Travel Club: great value savings on local bus travel</li>\n<li>\nFriday Funday Socials - One Friday every 2 months where we encourage our staff to get together to socialise after work</li>\n</ul>\n\n<h2>Available documents</h2>\n<div>Attached documents are available under links. Clicking a document link will initialize its download.</div>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https://emea3.recruitmentplatform.com/tlk/pages/fo/download_job_file.jsp?ID=PSKFK026203F3VBQB686G8N7P&nDocumentID=1500739&ptId=11393\">download: Deputy Head Of Service Children WIth Disabilities - JD.pdf</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"https://emea3.recruitmentplatform.com/tlk/pages/fo/download_job_file.jsp?ID=PSKFK026203F3VBQB686G8N7P&nDocumentID=1500740&ptId=11393\">download: Luton_Values_Flyer.pdf</a></li>\n</ul>\n</div>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"58507 - 61745 GBP / year","publishDate":"2025-06-11T01:00:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-06-25T22:59:59.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/e55c702d-18f6-4868-b24f-12cc3328d3a2.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"e4d078c5-19f5-410b-b22d-94c8e0550ca8","title":"Care Placement Coordinator","employer":"Luton Borough Council","department":"","location":"Arndale House","locationType":3,"description":"<div>\n\n\n<h2>About the job</h2>\n\nSalary: £32,115 - £35,235 a year pro rata Hours per week: 37 Contract type: Fixed Term until 31/03/2026\nThis position is available as a secondment opportunity until 31/03/2026. If you are a permanent LBC employee, you must have written approval (an email will suffice) from your manager prior to applying and a copy will need to be submitted with your application. Please note: we will not be able to proceed with your application form without your manager’s permission.\nThis is an exciting opportunity to manage the sourcing and placement of care packages for commissioned services. You’ll be responsible for negotiating care provisions, maintaining high-quality systems and records, and ensuring services are delivered effectively. Working closely with social care and health professionals, providers, and customers, you’ll make informed decisions about short-term adjustments and determine when a full review is necessary.\nThe role involves collaboration with multiple agencies and requires an understanding of different adult social care client groups. Your ability to analyse and present data will inform strategies and plans, while your focus on customer satisfaction will ensure that people feel supported, even when expectations cannot be fully met.\nYou’ll also contribute to the development of services by applying your knowledge of relevant legislation, including safeguarding, personalisation, and CQC care standards. Occasionally, the role may require site visits and working outside typical office hours, reflecting the dynamic needs of the service.\nPlease note this role does not attract sponsorship.\n\n<h2>About you</h2>\n\nYou bring valuable experience in social care or a health-related field, complemented by your understanding of collaborative, partnership-based working. Your strong interpersonal skills enable you to build trust and confidence with colleagues, providers, and customers, even in sensitive or high-pressure situations.\nWith a methodical approach, you excel in managing care placements and balancing competing priorities. Your technical skills include proficiency in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and database management, and you’re confident in writing clear, concise reports.\nYou have a solid grasp of equality issues and strategies to address health inequalities, along with an understanding of legislation and policies that underpin care provision. A commitment to personal and professional development, evidenced by your NVQ Level 3 Health & Social Care qualification (or equivalent experience), ensures you’re always growing in your role.\nAbove all, you’re someone who values integrity, professionalism, and collaboration, always striving to deliver the best outcomes.\nThis is a public facing role so you’ll need to show off your fluency in speaking and writing English\n\n<h2>About us</h2>\n\nOur ambitious Luton 2040 Vision – that no-one in Luton will have to live in poverty – is at the heart of everything we do. We recognise that our people are remarkable, talented, committed and passionate about serving our residents.\nThe people of Luton depend heavily on this council – and that means our workforce! Are you ready to realise the remarkable and help us deliver our vision?\nWe welcome applications from all sections of the community and are committed to developing a workforce that reflects the diversity of our borough\n\n<h2>Application Process</h2>\n\nBecause of the nature of this job, it will be necessary for the appropriate level of criminal record disclosure to be undertaken. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore applicants are required to declare all unspent cautions and convictions; and also any adult cautions (simple or conditional), and spent convictions that are not protected as defined by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2020). A person’s criminal record will not in itself prevent a person from being appointed to this post. Applicants will not be refused posts because of offences which are not relevant to, and do not place them at or make them a risk in, the role for which they are applying. However in the event of the employment being taken up, any failure to disclose such offence, as detailed above, will result in dismissal or disciplinary action by the Authority. On occasions, we may close a vacancy early due to a very high number of applications being received. \n\n<h2>Benefits</h2>\n\nWe offer a range of excellent staff benefits which include: - From 25 to 32 days’ annual leave: linked to length of service and grade - Buying annual leave scheme: buy up to 20 days additional annual leave - Career Pathways: step up in your career or move into a specialist area - Pension scheme: with generous employer contributions of up to 20.2 per cent (at July 2023) and 3x salary death in service grant - Generous relocation package: up to £8,000 (subject to eligibility) - Employee Assistance Programme: a free, 24/7 confidential counselling and wellbeing support service available to all employees, their partner or spouse and dependent children over 16 still living at home - Work/life balance: flexible working options including working from home where possible. We welcome requests for flexible working arrangements including part-time hours and alternative working patterns - Training and support: unlimited access to development courses, mentoring and support and clear career pathways - Staff offers: includes discounts on your MOT, gym and fitness, restaurants and salons - Arriva Travel Club: great value savings on local bus travel\n\n<h2>How to apply</h2>\n\nWe understand that job applications take time and effort, but a high-quality application shows that you are professional with a good attention to detail. The recruiting manager may receive a number of applications for each job advertised so you want yours to stand out! Our ‘How to apply' page has more tips to help with your application: <a href=\"https://m.luton.gov.uk/Page/Show/Jobs_and_careers/recruitment/Pages/How-to-apply.aspx\">How to apply</a>\n\n<h2>Available documents</h2>\n<div>Attached documents are available under links. Clicking a document link will initialize its download.</div>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https://emea3.recruitmentplatform.com/tlk/pages/fo/download_job_file.jsp?ID=PSKFK026203F3VBQB686G8N7P&nDocumentID=1519921&ptId=11396\">download: 20170419 Care Placement Coordinator L6.pdf</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"https://emea3.recruitmentplatform.com/tlk/pages/fo/download_job_file.jsp?ID=PSKFK026203F3VBQB686G8N7P&nDocumentID=1519922&ptId=11396\">download: Luton Values Flyer.pdf</a></li>\n</ul>\n</div>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"32115 - 35235 GBP / year","publishDate":"2025-06-11T01:00:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-06-24T22:59:59.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/27c78841-f32e-41ad-a46d-fbe3ef8a573f.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"1ec27fba-c57f-4989-9eeb-6eb1006af283","title":"Childrens & Adults Information and Advice Officer - 0-25 Disability Team","employer":"Hertfordshire County Council","department":"","location":"Hertfordshire","locationType":3,"description":"Job Title: Childrens & Adults Information and Advice Officer - 0-25 Disability Team Starting Salary: £26,835 progressig to £30,060 pa pro rata – pay award pending Hours: 18.5 Location: Hertfordshire - based in either Hemel Hempstead or Stevenage Contract Type: Permanent Directorate: Childrens Services<h4>About the team</h4>We are currently recruiting a Children’s & Adult's Information and Advice Officer to work within the 0-25 Disability Service. If you are passionate and committed to supporting children and families to access the right support at the right time and are interested in this area, this is role for you.<h4>About the role</h4>As a CAIAO you will support families, children and adults up to 25 by providing information on the offer of services available universally in 0-25. The signposting of information will support families in need to prevent an escalation of concern.Your work will be underpinned by the principle of improving outcomes for children, young people and their families through communicating with parents and agencies to best understand a child and family’s needs and to contribute towards identifying support services and signposting to these.<h4>About you</h4>Essential:<ul>\n<li>Excellent communication skills both written and verbal.</li>\n<li>Demonstrate the ability to build rapport with families and professionals during telephone calls.</li>\n<li>Excellent keyboard skills and be computer literate.</li>\n<li>Professional curiosity and excellent organisational skills to ensure work is completed within tight timescales.</li>\n<li>A team player, but also demonstrate the ability to work autonomously.</li>\n</ul><ul><li>An understanding of disability and children, adults and family needs.</li></ul>Desirable:<ul><li>Previous experience in working with children, families and adults would be beneficial.</li></ul>No two days will be the same, with a variety of contacts requiring your expertise, and you will be communicating via phone with multi-agency professionals and members of the public. You'll be joining a supportive team where full training is provided to help you succeed.If you enjoy working in a fast-paced, rewarding role that seeks to identify the right support for children, young people, and their families at the right time, this is the role for you!This job role is within the Health and Social Care Services, level HSC7 job profile. Please locate this via:Job profiles - Health and social careFor an informal conversation about the role, please contact donna.griffiths@hertfordshire.gov.ukInterview Date: 1st JulyBenefits of working for us <h4>How to apply</h4>As part of your application, please upload your most recent CV. Ensure your CV is up to date with your employment history (including any employment gaps), and including any training/qualifications. We encourage you to include examples of where you have demonstrated the requirements/criteria in the advert / job profile to allow the panel to fully recognise your skills and abilities. You will have the opportunity to include a short covering paragraph within your application to give us a little more information about your skills, knowledge, and experiences.<h4>Additional information</h4>We welcome applications from candidates who currently reside in the UK with established proof of right to work documentation. We are not able to offer sponsorship at this time for this role.Disability Confident We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer and guarantee an interview to anyone disclosing a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria for the post.Safeguarding This role has been identified as requiring a Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check.English Fluency The ability to converse at ease with members of the public and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post (for those whose language is a signed language the provision of a sign language interpreter who speaks English to the necessary standard of fluency will be required). Further information about the legal requirement can be found here.","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£26,835 progressig to £30,060 pa pro rata","publishDate":"2025-06-11T00:00:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-06-17T22:59:59.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/9b725bd6-a7f0-4393-b28a-7099943f02ac.png","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"6675089f-ebcd-402b-aa17-9a1fb6b580e3","title":"Head of Safeguarding (Children & Families)","employer":"Hertfordshire County Council","department":"","location":"Stevenage","locationType":3,"description":"Job Title: Head of Safeguarding (Children & Families) Starting Salary: £81,803per annum per annum – pay award pending Hours: 37 hours per week Base Location: Farnham House, Stevenage with regular presence aswell as travelling across the county. Contract Type: Permanent Directorate: Childrens Services<h4>About the team</h4><h4>Inspire Change. Lead with Purpose. Transform Lives.</h4>At Hertfordshire County Council, we don’t just deliver services - we lead innovation and work together as one HCC to make a difference to the lives of our residents. As the birthplace of the nationally recognised Family Safeguarding Model and alongside our strong Families First early help offer, we are proud to be at the forefront of the national children’s social care reforms. Our commitment to children and families and excellent social work practice is unwavering, and we are now seeking a visionary and compassionate leader to join us as Head of Service for our future Family Safeguarding and Family Help services.<h4>About the role</h4>This is a pivotal leadership role with a clear mission: to support, develop and drive forward our Family Safeguarding and Family Help practice in the county, working in close collaboration with your Head of Service colleagues in the Children & Families leadership team, our amazing workforce, senior leaders across the Council, and our valued partners across Hertfordshire.You will lead with heart and purpose, ensuring that our future multi-disciplinary teams continue to deliver high-quality, relationship-based Family Safeguarding practice that empowers families and protects children. As part of the national safeguarding reforms, we are currently developing proposals with our workforce and partners to expand our Family Safeguarding practice into the new Multi-Agency Child Protection and Family Help teams. Your operational knowledge and experience will be vital in supporting the workforce and maintaining excellent outcomes for children and their families through this transformation.You will also provide senior leadership in shaping and delivering our social care workforce strategy—championing the development of new social works and retention of experienced and global majority social workers, fostering a culture of inclusion, growth, and professional excellence.What you’ll bring;<ul>\n<li>A deep understanding of the Family Safeguarding model and practice and its impact on improving outcomes for children and families.</li>\n<li>Proven ability to lead and drive effective social work interventions that manage risk, achieve sustained change and enable more children to remain safely within their families.</li>\n<li>A collaborative, solution-focussed and forward-thinking approach to teamwork, multi-agency working and co-production.</li>\n<li>A passion for nurturing our dedicated and skilled workforce, developing talent and leading with empathy, clarity, and ambition.</li>\n<li>A commitment to promoting and developing inclusive practices that recognise diversity, tackle discrimination and address disadvantage for our residents and our staff.</li>\n</ul><h4>About you</h4>Essential:<ul>\n<li>Qualified Social Worker registered with Social Work England.</li>\n<li>Full UK Driving Licence and regular access to a vehicle.</li>\n<li>Substantial experience of leading statutory Children’s Social Care Services.</li>\n<li>Understanding of the Family Safeguarding Model and practice and the national social care reform requirements.</li>\n<li>Experience of multi-agency and partnership working.</li>\n<li>Proven ability to lead, motivate and develop the workforce.</li>\n<li>Proven ability to drive safe and effective social work interventions for children and families that lead to sustained change and positive outcomes.</li>\n<li>Proven experience of strengthening inclusive practice and tackling discrimination and the impact of this.</li>\n</ul>Desirable:<ul>\n<li>Experience and skills as a Head of Service in statutory Children’s Social Care Services.</li>\n<li>Experience and knowledge of working in a large, complex and political organisation.</li>\n<li>Experience and skills in leading workforce strategy and achieving a stable and skilled workforce.</li>\n<li>Experience and skills in leading and supporting implementation of service-wide change.</li>\n</ul>We welcome applications from candidates who currently reside in the UK with established proof of right to work documentation. We are not able to offer sponsorship at this time for this role.This job role is within the Organisational Leadership, level LDR16 job profile. Please locate this via: Organisational LeadershipYou’ll be part of a service that is nationally recognised, values-driven, and committed to continuous improvement. You’ll work alongside passionate leaders, peers and professionals who believe in the value of social work, power of family, the strength of community, diversity, inclusion and the importance of every child’s voice.Children’s Services strategic leaders are passionate about supporting and developing you - you’ll have regular opportunities to access professional development, shape service and practice changes and lead initiatives across Children’s Services, the wider Council and the Eastern Region.We want our leaders to reflect the communities we serve and our frontline workforce and welcome interest from applicants of all backgrounds including those from global majority backgrounds.To hear more about this opportunity please contact El Mayhew (el.mayhew@hertfordshire.gov.uk) for an informal discussion about the role.Interview Date: 7th July - Face to Face at Farnham House, Stevenage.Benefits of working for us<h4>How to apply</h4>As part of your application, please upload your most recent CV. Ensure your CV is up to date with your employment history (including any employment gaps), and including any training/qualifications. We encourage you to include examples of where you have demonstrated the requirements/criteria in the advert / job profile to allow the panel to fully recognise your skills and abilities. You will have the opportunity to include a short covering paragraph within your application to give us a little more information about your skills, knowledge, and experiences.<h4>Additional information</h4>Disability Confident We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer and guarantee an interview to anyone disclosing a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria for the post.Safeguarding This role has been identified as requiring a Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check.Driving required You’ll need to have the ability to drive and/or travel around Hertfordshire, either using your own mode of transport or a company car to travel to other locations.English Fluency The ability to converse at ease with members of the public and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post (for those whose language is a signed language the provision of a sign language interpreter who speaks English to the necessary standard of fluency will be required). Further information about the legal requirement can be found here.","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£81,803per annum","publishDate":"2025-06-11T00:00:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-06-29T22:59:59.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/0a301c89-b713-4882-9ad5-2bd32643718a.png","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"37170f2d-53eb-45af-be35-81a6fb180520","title":"Consultant Social Workers (Children's)","employer":"Hertfordshire County Council","department":"","location":"Hertfordshire","locationType":3,"description":"Job Title: Qualified Childrens Consultant Social Worker Starting Salary: £46,731per annum + £6,924 market enhanced payment, progressing to £51,802 per annum + £6,768 market enhanced payment PLUS £1k one off welcome payment* Hours: 37 Location: Base locations in Stevenage and Apsley. Whilst you will have a base, each team has a geographic area they cover which will require regular access to a vehicle in order to travel to meetings. Contract Type: Permanent / Secondment/FTC - 1 year Directorate: Childrens ServicesAll roles are full time and permanent unless otherwise stated below under 'about the role'<h4>About the service</h4>At Hertfordshire County Council, we believe that the children and young people in our care deserve the best. And that means ensuring the social workers who work alongside them are trained, supported, and highly motivated.As an innovative authority, we are committed to developing motivational social work practice and you will be trained to work in this way. You will be working at the forefront of best practice to deliver first class support to vulnerable children and families which will expose you to managing complex and diverse caseloads.By changing our approach to families, they are changing their approach to us and we are managing to keep far more children at home safely with their families. With dedicated Diversity & Inclusion strategy and focus groups, we promote diversity and inclusion across the delivery of services and within our workforce.We will offer a stimulating working environment, regular supervision meetings and training opportunities to help you to reach your full potential with the assistance and guidance of our specialist L&D teams. The pandemic has brought about changes in the way we work and having learnt from this and from feedback from our staff and communities, we are embedding important principles around ‘Our Way Forward’. The overarching vision for Children’s Services is that we work in a ‘flexible and balanced’ way with a focus on ‘continuous improvement’; this is underpinned by a ‘mix and blend’ approach by adopting hybrid ways of working, balancing the need for collaborative workspaces with the right technology for staff to work from home and touchdown areas where this is right for you and for our families.<h4>About the role</h4>Each Team is made up of; a Team Manager, Consultant Social Worker(s), Senior Practitioners, Social Workers, Children's Practitioners and Family Practitioners. This role will include holding a small caseload of complex work and supports development into a management role in the future. This will include conducting supervision meetings and supporting other members of the team and providing management cover in the Team Manager’s absence.<h4>About you</h4>We are pleased to offer sponsorship of eligible roles that met the UKV&I requirements for candidates who currently reside in the UK at the time of application.It is essential that all Consultant Social workers who apply have the following:<ul>\n<li>Qualified and Social Work England Registered</li>\n<li>Experience of staff supervision and management</li>\n<li>Comprehensive knowledge of the challenges associate with working with Children and their Families</li>\n<li>Strong written and verbal communication skills</li>\n<li>Knowledge of legislation, guidance, policy, and procedures</li>\n<li>Proficient in the use of Microsoft IT package</li>\n<li>Full UK Driving Licence</li>\n<li>Regular Access to a vehicle</li>\n</ul>Please note there may be additional specific criteria depending on the team.This job role is within the Health and Social Care, level 12 job profile. Please locate this via:Job profiles - Health and social careTo read more about our service and opportunities available visit our Childrens Social Work pageRecruitment timeline: we are checking applications regularly and will arrange ad hoc interviews - please check your emails for updates.Benefits of working for us Additional Benefits for Social Work roles include:<ul>\n<li>Monthly Market Enhanced Payment</li>\n<li>One off £1k Welcome Payment* (terms & conditions apply)</li>\n<li>Lease Car Scheme</li>\n<li>Up to £6 relocation expenses</li>\n<li>Hybrid working model</li>\n<li>5 Days additional annual leave entitlement</li>\n<li>SWE Registration Fee paid</li>\n</ul><h4>How to apply</h4>As part of your application, please upload your most recent CV. Ensure your CV is up to date with your employment history (including any employment gaps), and including any training/qualifications. We encourage you to include examples of where you have demonstrated the requirements/criteria in the advert / job profile to allow the panel to fully recognise your skills and abilities. You will have the opportunity to include a short covering paragraph within your application to give us a little more information about your skills, knowledge, and experiences.<h4>Additional information</h4>Sponsorship We are pleased to offer sponsorship of eligible roles that met the UKV&I requirements for candidates who currently reside in the UK at the time of application.Disability Confident We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer and guarantee an interview to anyone disclosing a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria for the post.Safeguarding This role has been identified as requiring a Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check.Driving required You’ll need to have the ability to drive and/or travel around Hertfordshire, either using your own mode of transport or a company car to travel to other locations.English Fluency The ability to converse at ease with members of the public and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post (for those whose language is a signed language the provision of a sign language interpreter who speaks English to the necessary standard of fluency will be required). Further information about the legal requirement can be found here.","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£46,731 pa progressing to £51,802 pa","publishDate":"2025-06-11T00:00:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-07-09T22:55:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/6b123906-722d-4459-b5ca-7c598bf4325d.png","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"fa34dbbd-1112-4523-b04b-c076b00a9ac9","title":"Business & Development Manager - Luton Safeguarding Adults Board (LSAB)","employer":"Luton Borough Council","department":"","location":"Town Hall","locationType":3,"description":"<div>\n\n\n<h2>About the job</h2>\n\nSalary: £51,802 - £54,924 a year plus £3,203 car benefit allowance Hours per week: 37 Contract type: Permanent\nLuton Safeguarding Adults Board (LSAB) is looking for a Business Development Manager to play a pivotal role in shaping, supporting, and driving forward the Board’s priorities and long-term vision.\nThis is a unique opportunity to work at the heart of a multi-agency safeguarding system, where your leadership will directly contribute to improved outcomes and protections for vulnerable adults across Luton.\nAs Business Development Manager, you will be responsible for driving the business priorities, responsibilities, and ongoing development of LSAB. Through strategic leadership of multi-layered workstreams and effective coordination with key partners, you’ll ensure the strength and effectiveness of inter-agency working within the local adult safeguarding system.\nYou will:\n<ul>\n<li>Lead the delivery of the Board’s business plan, ensuring alignment with strategic safeguarding priorities and emerging local and national developments.</li>\n<li>Promote and support LSAB’s role as an independent body, enabling it to both support and challenge partners in fulfilling their statutory responsibilities under the Care Act 2014 and related guidance.</li>\n<li>Work closely with the LSAB Independent Chair, ensuring that the operational and strategic functions of the Board run in tandem, supporting positive outcomes for adults at risk.</li>\n<li>Coordinate subgroups and task-and-finish groups, ensuring that workstreams are focused, efficient, and collaborative.</li>\n<li>Support high standards of reporting, data analysis, and communications, ensuring transparency, accountability, and stakeholder engagement.</li>\n</ul>\n\n<h2>About you</h2>\n\nYou will bring a wealth of experience and insight from working in a management or lead clinical/professional role within an organisation that holds adult safeguarding responsibilities. Your background includes proven success in managing teams and individuals, driving performance, and embedding quality assurance processes to ensure continuous improvement.\nYou’ll have significant experience in interagency working and will be comfortable representing your organisation across a variety of forums. Your work to date will demonstrate a strong track record of partnership working across statutory, voluntary, and community sectors. You will have the ability to build meaningful relationships, negotiate effectively, and influence decision-making at senior and executive levels, including with Board members, senior managers, and elected officials.\nYour project and performance management skills will allow you to coordinate complex workstreams, establish shared goals, and contribute to a clear and coherent strategic direction for the Luton Safeguarding Adults Board and the wider safeguarding system.\nImportantly, you’ll be committed to inclusivity and engagement—working collaboratively with communities, people with lived experience, and voluntary organisations to ensure safeguarding planning and practice reflect the needs and voices of those we serve.\n\n<h2>About us</h2>\n\nOur ambitious Luton 2040 Vision – that no-one in Luton will have to live in poverty – is at the heart of everything we do. We recognise that our people are remarkable, talented, committed and passionate about serving our residents.\nThe people of Luton depend heavily on this council – and that means our workforce! Are you ready to realise the remarkable and help us deliver our vision?\nWe welcome applications from all sections of the community and are committed to developing a workforce that reflects the diversity of our borough\n\n<h2>Application process</h2>\n\nBecause of the nature of this job, it will be necessary for the appropriate level of criminal record disclosure to be undertaken. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore applicants are required to declare all unspent cautions and convictions; and also any adult cautions (simple or conditional), and spent convictions that are not protected as defined by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2020). A person’s criminal record will not in itself prevent a person from being appointed to this post. Applicants will not be refused posts because of offences which are not relevant to, and do not place them at or make them a risk in, the role for which they are applying. However in the event of the employment being taken up, any failure to disclose such offence, as detailed above, will result in dismissal or disciplinary action by the Authority.\n\n<h2>Additional information</h2>\n\nWe offer a range of excellent staff benefits which include: \n<ul>\n<li>\nFrom 25 to 32 days’ annual leave: linked to length of service and grade</li>\n<li>\nBuying annual leave scheme: buy up to 20 days additional annual leave</li>\n<li>\nCareer Pathways: step up in your career or move into a specialist area</li>\n<li>\nPension scheme: with generous employer contributions of up to 20.2 per cent (at July 2023) and 3x salary death in service grant</li>\n<li>\nGenerous relocation package: up to £8,000 (subject to eligibility)</li>\n<li>\nEmployee Assistance Programme: a free, 24/7 confidential counselling and wellbeing support service available to all employees, their partner or spouse and dependent children over 16 still living at home</li>\n<li>\nWork/life balance: flexible working options including working from home where possible. We welcome requests for flexible working arrangements including part-time hours and alternative working patterns\n</li>\n<li>\nTraining and support: unlimited access to development courses, mentoring and support and clear career pathways</li>\n<li>\nStaff offers: includes discounts on your MOT, gym and fitness, restaurants and salons</li>\n<li>\nArriva Travel Club: great value savings on local bus travel</li>\n<li>\nFriday Funday Socials - One Friday every 2 months where we encourage our staff to get together to socialise after work</li>\n</ul>\n\n<h2>Available documents</h2>\n<div>Attached documents are available under links. Clicking a document link will initialize its download.</div>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https://emea3.recruitmentplatform.com/tlk/pages/fo/download_job_file.jsp?ID=PSKFK026203F3VBQB686G8N7P&nDocumentID=1528397&ptId=11388\">download: PREF105341 202501 M5 Business Development Manager Luton Safeguarding Adults Board (LSAB) .doc</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"https://emea3.recruitmentplatform.com/tlk/pages/fo/download_job_file.jsp?ID=PSKFK026203F3VBQB686G8N7P&nDocumentID=1538352&ptId=11388\">download: Luton_Values_Flyer.pdf</a></li>\n</ul>\n</div>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"51802 - 54924 GBP / year","publishDate":"2025-06-10T01:00:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-06-30T22:59:59.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/34f45012-13e1-442b-a8fa-2e5c12898d85.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"234ac499-c4b2-4542-bb00-300dc20fcaf7","title":"Senior Practitioner - Children with Disabilities","employer":"Luton Borough Council","department":"","location":"Luton","locationType":3,"description":"<div>\n\n\n<h2>About the job</h2>\n\nSalary: £41,511 - £44,711 a year plus £5,500 market supplement and £963 essential car user allowance (subject to criteria) Hours per week: 37 Contract type: Permanent\nThe Children with Disabilities (CWD) service offers a comprehensive service to children with significant learning disabilities, physical disabilities and life limiting health conditions. We put children, young people and their families at the heart of everything we do.\nAre you passionate about making a difference in the lives of children, young people, and families? Do you thrive in complex, dynamic environments and bring experience, dedication, and compassion to your work? If so, we’d love to hear from you.\nIn this pivotal role, you will work closely with children, young people, families, and multidisciplinary teams to provide vital support and protection for those with complex needs and risks. Your responsibilities will include:\n<ul>\n<li>Conducting assessments, statutory visits, and parenting evaluations.</li>\n<li>Planning and implementing tailored, multi-agency interventions.</li>\n<li>Mentoring and coaching less experienced team members.</li>\n<li>Collaborating with internal and external partners for joint casework.</li>\n<li>Driving the development of best practices and procedures aligned with Social Work Professional Standards.</li>\n<li>Supporting management in achieving key performance targets.</li>\n</ul>\nPlease note this role does not attract sponsorship.\n\n<h2>About you</h2>\n\nTo excel in this role, you will bring extensive post-qualification experience in social work, coupled with the ability to make sound professional judgments and effectively manage complex cases with minimal supervision.\nYour expertise in analysing situations, assessing intervention needs, and anticipating critical issues will be key to delivering impactful support.\nYou should have a comprehensive understanding of legislation and statutory responsibilities within Children and Family Services, as well as a clear grasp of child development, family dynamics, and the unique challenges faced by vulnerable or disabled children.\nAdditionally, your awareness of the effects of social deprivation and your ability to respond with empathy and professionalism will enable you to address the needs of those you support effectively.\n\n<h2>About us</h2>\n\nOur ambitious Luton 2040 Vision – that no-one in Luton will have to live in poverty – is at the heart of everything we do. We recognise that our people are remarkable, talented, committed and passionate about serving our residents.\nThe people of Luton depend heavily on this council – and that means our workforce! Are you ready to realise the remarkable and help us deliver our vision?\n\n<h2>Application process</h2>\n\nBecause of the nature of this job, it will be necessary for the appropriate level of criminal record disclosure to be undertaken. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore applicants are required to declare all unspent cautions and convictions; and also any adult cautions (simple or conditional), and spent convictions that are not protected as defined by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2020). A person’s criminal record will not in itself prevent a person from being appointed to this post. Applicants will not be refused posts because of offences which are not relevant to, and do not place them at or make them a risk in, the role for which they are applying. However in the event of the employment being taken up, any failure to disclose such offence, as detailed above, will result in dismissal or disciplinary action by the Authority.\n\n<h2>Additional information</h2>\n\nWe offer a range of excellent staff benefits which include: \n<ul>\n<li>\nFrom 25 to 32 days’ annual leave: linked to length of service and grade</li>\n<li>\nBuying annual leave scheme: buy up to 20 days additional annual leave</li>\n<li>\nCareer Pathways: step up in your career or move into a specialist area</li>\n<li>\nPension scheme: with generous employer contributions of up to 20.2 per cent (at July 2023) and 3x salary death in service grant</li>\n<li>\nGenerous relocation package: up to £8,000 (subject to eligibility)</li>\n<li>\nEmployee Assistance Programme: a free, 24/7 confidential counselling and wellbeing support service available to all employees, their partner or spouse and dependent children over 16 still living at home</li>\n<li>\nWork/life balance: flexible working options including working from home where possible. We welcome requests for flexible working arrangements including part-time hours and alternative working patterns\n</li>\n<li>\nTraining and support: unlimited access to development courses, mentoring and support and clear career pathways</li>\n<li>\nStaff offers: includes discounts on your MOT, gym and fitness, restaurants and salons</li>\n<li>\nArriva Travel Club: great value savings on local bus travel</li>\n<li>\nFriday Funday Socials - One Friday every 2 months where we encourage our staff to get together to socialise after work</li>\n</ul>\n\n<h2>Available documents</h2>\n<div>Attached documents are available under links. Clicking a document link will initialize its download.</div>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https://emea3.recruitmentplatform.com/tlk/pages/fo/download_job_file.jsp?ID=PSKFK026203F3VBQB686G8N7P&nDocumentID=1457344&ptId=11385\">download: Senior Practitioner JD.pdf</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"https://emea3.recruitmentplatform.com/tlk/pages/fo/download_job_file.jsp?ID=PSKFK026203F3VBQB686G8N7P&nDocumentID=1457346&ptId=11385\">download: Luton_Values_Flyer.pdf</a></li>\n</ul>\n</div>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"41511 - 44711 GBP / year","publishDate":"2025-06-10T01:00:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-06-23T22:59:59.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/1e290c76-1b9a-4667-afa9-c97951cb905f.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"78d3f948-0860-4609-98f7-861c8b02d7d4","title":"Senior Employment Solicitor","employer":"Luton Borough Council","department":"","location":"Hybrid","locationType":3,"description":"<div>\n\n\n<h2>About the job</h2>\n\nSalary: £51,802 - £54,924 a year plus £5,000 Market Rate Supplement and £3,203 car benefit allowance Hours per week: 37 Contract type: Permanent\nLegal Services plays a crucial role in providing legal advice to all departments of the Council, as well as some external organisations. This is an exciting opening for the right candidate to join our supportive and dynamic Litigation Legal Team as a Senior Employment Lawyer\nThe successful candidate will assist in the managing of a caseload of employment cases and act as an advocate in employment related cases at Tribunal as required. You will be responsible for the provision of an effective, efficient comprehensive and professional in-house advice on matters of employment to departments in the council, including schools, working closely with the council’s HR department.\nThe council works an Agile Working Policy and the post holder can work remotely, but will be expected to come to the office at least 2 days per week and when required to attend Tribunals.\nPlease note this role does not attract sponsorship.\n\n<h2>About you</h2>\n\nWe are looking for someone with working experience of a wide range of employment law.\nApplicants for this role will need to have good communication and organisational skills, attention to detail and the ability to work to tight deadlines. An ability to work collaboratively with colleagues and understand client needs with a strong focus on delivering positive outcomes is equally important.\nThe successful candidate will be responsible for managing a mixed caseload of employment cases with little supervision.\nThe applicant will be a qualified solicitor, barrister or fellow of CILEX with at least 5 years post qualification experience.\n\n<h2>About us</h2>\n\nOur ambitious Luton 2040 Vision – that no-one in Luton will have to live in poverty – is at the heart of everything we do. We recognise that our people are remarkable, talented, committed and passionate about serving our residents.\nThe people of Luton depend heavily on this council – and that means our workforce! Are you ready to realise the remarkable and help us deliver our vision?\nWe welcome applications from all sections of the community and are committed to developing a workforce that reflects the diversity of our borough\n\n<h2>Application Process</h2>\n\nBecause of the nature of this job, it will be necessary for the appropriate level of criminal record disclosure to be undertaken. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore applicants are required to declare all unspent cautions and convictions; and also any adult cautions (simple or conditional), and spent convictions that are not protected as defined by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2020). A person’s criminal record will not in itself prevent a person from being appointed to this post. Applicants will not be refused posts because of offences which are not relevant to, and do not place them at or make them a risk in, the role for which they are applying. However in the event of the employment being taken up, any failure to disclose such offence, as detailed above, will result in dismissal or disciplinary action by the Authority. On occasions, we may close a vacancy early due to a very high number of applications being received. \n\n<h2>Benefits</h2>\n\nWe offer a range of excellent staff benefits which include: - From 25 to 32 days’ annual leave: linked to length of service and grade - Buying annual leave scheme: buy up to 20 days additional annual leave - Career Pathways: step up in your career or move into a specialist area - Pension scheme: with generous employer contributions of up to 20.2 per cent (at July 2023) and 3x salary death in service grant - Generous relocation package: up to £8,000 (subject to eligibility) - Employee Assistance Programme: a free, 24/7 confidential counselling and wellbeing support service available to all employees, their partner or spouse and dependent children over 16 still living at home - Work/life balance: flexible working options including working from home where possible. We welcome requests for flexible working arrangements including part-time hours and alternative working patterns - Training and support: unlimited access to development courses, mentoring and support and clear career pathways - Staff offers: includes discounts on your MOT, gym and fitness, restaurants and salons - Arriva Travel Club: great value savings on local bus travel\n\n<h2>How to apply</h2>\n\nWe understand that job applications take time and effort, but a high-quality application shows that you are professional with a good attention to detail. The recruiting manager may receive a number of applications for each job advertised so you want yours to stand out! Our ‘How to apply' page has more tips to help with your application: <a href=\"https://m.luton.gov.uk/Page/Show/Jobs_and_careers/recruitment/Pages/How-to-apply.aspx\">How to apply</a>\n\n<h2>Available documents</h2>\n<div>Attached documents are available under links. Clicking a document link will initialize its download.</div>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https://emea3.recruitmentplatform.com/tlk/pages/fo/download_job_file.jsp?ID=PSKFK026203F3VBQB686G8N7P&nDocumentID=1528684&ptId=11386\">download: Luton_Values_Flyer (1).pdf</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"https://emea3.recruitmentplatform.com/tlk/pages/fo/download_job_file.jsp?ID=PSKFK026203F3VBQB686G8N7P&nDocumentID=1528693&ptId=11386\">download: M5 SENIOR SOLICITOR EMPLOYMENT JD - 21.06.23.pdf</a></li>\n</ul>\n</div>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"51802 - 54924 GBP / year","publishDate":"2025-06-10T01:00:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-07-07T22:59:59.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/976c5f7b-e663-40ed-82ab-1b06ad633999.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"3f619153-62f1-4ae7-b9bf-fbe746e1acf7","title":"Assistant Customer Service Supervisor - Abbots Langley","employer":"Hertfordshire County Council","department":"","location":"Abbots Langley","locationType":3,"description":"Job Title: Assistant Customer Service Supervisor - Abbots Langley Starting Salary: £24,790 opportunity to progress to £27,269 pa (pro-rata for part-time) pay award pending Hours: 18.0 Location: Abbots Langley Contract Type: Permanent Directorate: Resources<h4>About the team</h4>Hertfordshire’s libraries are more than collections of books. They are hubs for community activities, places to access digital technology, creative spaces, and gateways to reading, information and wellbeing. Hertfordshire Libraries exists to help people to live better lives for longer. All of which means today’s Assistant Customer Service Supervisors need to be passionate about proactively helping people of all ages and from all backgrounds as well as being able to lead from the front working alongside the Library Manager.You will be working alongside the Library Manager and with the team of 5 Library Assistants to deliver engaging and inspiring events to support our local community.You will be required to liaise with teams across libraries and Librarians to develop new ideas for events within our libraries.<h4>About the role</h4>To support the delivery of the Inspiring Libraries 10-year strategy.You will have the skills and abilities to support the Library Manager to actively supervise the team at Abbots Library, including staff timetabling, training and development. You will also support the Library Manager with statistic and financial data, Health & Safety as well as act as the senior on duty as and when required.You will have the ability to compile, maintain and provide effective returns for monthly statistical information.You will also actively engage with the delivery and promotion of all frontline services in the library and outreach activities as required.<h4>About you</h4>Essential <ul>\n<li>You will have excellent communication and admin skills and you will be passionate about providing great customer care.</li>\n<li>You will have demonstrable experience in leading a team in a supervisory role, working collaboratively to achieve aims and objectives as set by the Library Manager and wider Library teams.</li>\n<li>You will have excellent time management skills and organisational skills, being able to manage workloads alongside supervisory responsibilities in a methodical manner</li>\n<li>You will be a competent user of Microsoft Packages including Word and Excel in order to collate and present data and have an ability to support others in using technology.</li>\n</ul>Desirable<ul><li>Above all, you will be a reliable and flexible team player who is willing and able to engage with the full range of services, activities, and events that libraries</li></ul>Assistant Customer Service Supervisor roles offer successful applicants the opportunity to get involved in a hugely varied range of activities. You will be actively promoting and supporting the use of all our library resources and helping customers to find the information that they need. You will help to deliver a programme of library activities and events, as well as supporting the Library Manager in all aspects of the day to day running of the library. All our Library Assistant Customer Service Supervisor roles help to make a positive difference to people’s lives.This job role is within the Community Services, level COM6 job profile. Please locate this via:Job profiles - Community servicesTo hear more about this opportunity please contact Ingrid Allen, Library Manager on 0300 123 4049 for an informal discussion about the role.Interview Date: 8th July 2025Benefits of working for usWe welcome applications from candidates who currently reside in the UK with established proof of right to work documentation. We are not able to offer sponsorship at this time for this role.<h4>How to apply</h4>As part of your application, please upload your most recent CV. Ensure your CV is up to date with your employment history (including any employment gaps), and including any training/qualifications. We encourage you to include examples of where you have demonstrated the requirements/criteria in the advert / job profile to allow the panel to fully recognise your skills and abilities. You will have the opportunity to include a short covering paragraph within your application to give us a little more information about your skills, knowledge, and experiences. <h4>Additional information</h4>Disability Confident We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer and guarantee an interview to anyone disclosing a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria for the post.English Fluency The ability to converse at ease with members of the public and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post (for those whose language is a signed language the provision of a sign language interpreter who speaks English to the necessary standard of fluency will be required). Further information about the legal requirement can be found here.<h4>Available documents</h4><ul><li>Rota - Abbots Langley - Assistant Customer Service Supervisor 18 hours.pdf</li></ul> ","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£24,790 opportunity to progress to £27,269 pa (pro-rata for part-time)","publishDate":"2025-06-10T00:00:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-06-24T22:59:59.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/0796f67d-2ef4-431d-ada1-49412c78bf32.png","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"cc02e752-1aad-4f76-a831-144f95d24394","title":"Information Governance Assistant","employer":"Hertfordshire County Council","department":"","location":"Stevenage","locationType":3,"description":"Job Title: Information Governance Assistant Starting Salary: £24,404 opportunity to progress to £25,584 per annum (pro rata for part time) – pay award pending Hours: 35.0 Location: Stevenage/Hybrid Contract Type: Permanent Directorate: Resources<h4>About the team</h4>Do you enjoy working in a fast-paced team environment, have great administrative and customer service skills, a passion for expanding your knowledge and want to make a real difference to Hertfordshire?An exciting opportunity has arisen for an officer to work within the Information Governance Unit of Hertfordshire County Council. This post will provide a unique opportunity to gain experience in the fields of Freedom of Information (FOI), Environmental Information Regulations (EIR) and Data Protection (DP). While enabling the County Council to remain transparent and open about important decisions that are being made.Our well-established, but small team is a specialist team within Hertfordshire County Council, at the heart of the Information Governance Unit.We promote and enable access to information held by the County Council by being responsible for handling the County Councils responses to all information requests made under FOI, EIR and DP.<h4>About the role</h4>This role will be to manage the initial request and support the relevant teams in obtaining the requested information. The successful candidates role will include:<ul>\n<li>Logging of FOI, EIR and DP requests.</li>\n<li>Process simple requests for information.</li>\n<li>Send reminders for outstanding information.</li>\n<li>Produce stats.</li>\n<li>Allocation of request to the correct Practitioners.</li>\n</ul> <h4>About you</h4>As a confident communicator, you will be required to build strong working relationships with all staff. Encourage a culture of openness and facilitating access to, and provision of, official information is essential to this role. Skills that are essentials for this role include:Essential:<ul>\n<li>Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.</li>\n<li>Microsoft Office skills, such as Outlook, Word, Excel, Teams.</li>\n<li>Ability to meet deadlines/KPI’s and work under pressure.</li>\n</ul>Desirable:<ul><li>A background in / understanding of Information Governance.</li></ul>This role makes a real difference to residents of Hertfordshire and members of the public from much wider areas. If this sounds like the opportunity for you, would love to hear from you!We welcome applications from candidates who currently reside in the UK with established proof of right to work documentation. We are not able to offer sponsorship at this time for this role.This job role is within the Corporate Services, level CORP5 job profile. Please locate this via:Job profiles - Corporate servicesTo hear more about this opportunity please contact Michael Warby,01992 555841 or Toby LeSage , toby.lesgae@hertfordshire.gov.uk for an informal discussion about the role.Interview Date: w/c 7th July 2025Benefits of working for us<h4>How to apply</h4>As part of your application, please upload your most recent CV. Ensure your CV is up to date with your employment history (including any employment gaps), and including any training/qualifications. We encourage you to include examples of where you have demonstrated the requirements/criteria in the advert / job profile to allow the panel to fully recognise your skills and abilities. You will have the opportunity to include a short covering paragraph within your application to give us a little more information about your skills, knowledge, and experiences. <h4>Additional information</h4>Disability Confident We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer and guarantee an interview to anyone disclosing a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria for the post.Safeguarding This role has been identified as requiring a Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check.English Fluency The ability to converse at ease with members of the public and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post (for those whose language is a signed language the provision of a sign language interpreter who speaks English to the necessary standard of fluency will be required). 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Your role will focus on empowering individuals to achieve their maximum independence, freedom, and choice.\n \nYou’ll provide comprehensive personal care tailored to each person’s physical, emotional, and social needs, as outlined in their Care & Support Plan. Working collaboratively with a team, you’ll ensure high-quality, compassionate care is delivered every step of the way.\n \nThis role offers flexibility and variety, as you’ll be based at a primary location while also supporting additional bases within the borough when needed. If you’re caring, adaptable, and committed to making a real difference in people’s lives, we’d love to hear from you!\n \nPlease note this role does not attract sponsorship.\n\n<h2>About you</h2>\n\nAre you looking for a meaningful role where you can help individuals live with independence, dignity, and choice? 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Tradesperson Support Officer

Luton Borough Council

26409 - 28624 GBP / year

BTS Central Depot, Kingsway (On-Site)

Posted 10 hours ago

Closing in 3 days

Team Manager - MASH

Luton Borough Council

51802 - 54924 GBP / year

Luton (On-Site)

Posted 10 hours ago

Closing in 6 days

Fire Safety Officer

Luton Borough Council

£0 - £9,999

Luton, Bedfordshire (On-Site)

Posted 10 hours ago

Senior Strategy and Progress Officer

Luton Borough Council

45718 - 48710 GBP / year

Town Hall (On-Site)

Posted 10 hours ago

Senior Public Health Manager - Health Lead

Luton Borough Council

51802 - 54924 GBP / year

Arndale House, Luton (On-Site)

Posted 10 hours ago

Environmental Health Manager (Commercial)

Hertsmere Borough Council

£48,713 - £55,352 (depending on experience) with performance related progression to £60,887 Plus £1,433 car allowance

Civic Offices, Borehamwood (Hybrid)

Posted 1 day ago

Luton 2040 Partnerships Officer

Luton Borough Council

35235 - 37938 GBP / year

Town Hall (On-Site)

Posted 1 day ago

Driver/Activity Assistant

Luton Borough Council

24404 - 24790 GBP / year

community choices - various locations (On-Site)

Posted 1 day ago

Civil Enforcement Officer

Luton Borough Council

26409 - 28624 GBP / year

Luton (On-Site)

Posted 1 day ago

Deputy Head of Service - Children with Disabilities

Luton Borough Council

58507 - 61745 GBP / year

Luton (On-Site)

Posted 1 day ago

Care Placement Coordinator

Luton Borough Council

32115 - 35235 GBP / year

Arndale House (On-Site)

Posted 1 day ago

Closing in 5 days

Childrens & Adults Information and Advice Officer - 0-25 Disability Team

Hertfordshire County Council

£26,835 progressig to £30,060 pa pro rata

Hertfordshire (On-Site)

Posted 1 day ago

Head of Safeguarding (Children & Families)

Hertfordshire County Council

£81,803per annum

Stevenage (On-Site)

Posted 1 day ago

Consultant Social Workers (Children's)

Hertfordshire County Council

£46,731 pa progressing to £51,802 pa

Hertfordshire (On-Site)

Posted 1 day ago

Business & Development Manager - Luton Safeguarding Adults Board (LSAB)

Luton Borough Council

51802 - 54924 GBP / year

Town Hall (On-Site)

Posted 2 days ago

Senior Practitioner - Children with Disabilities

Luton Borough Council

41511 - 44711 GBP / year

Luton (On-Site)

Posted 2 days ago

Senior Employment Solicitor

Luton Borough Council

51802 - 54924 GBP / year

Hybrid (On-Site)

Posted 2 days ago

Assistant Customer Service Supervisor - Abbots Langley

Hertfordshire County Council

£24,790 opportunity to progress to £27,269 pa (pro-rata for part-time)

Abbots Langley (On-Site)

Posted 2 days ago

Information Governance Assistant

Hertfordshire County Council

£24,404 opportunity to progress to £25,584

Stevenage (On-Site)

Posted 2 days ago

Care Assistant

Luton Borough Council

24404 - 24790 GBP / year

community choices - various locatiions (On-Site)

Posted 3 days ago

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Tradesperson Support Officer

Team Manager - MASH

Fire Safety Officer

Senior Strategy and Progress Officer

Senior Public Health Manager - Health Lead

Environmental Health Manager (Commercial)

Luton 2040 Partnerships Officer

Driver/Activity Assistant

Civil Enforcement Officer

Deputy Head of Service - Children with Disabilities

Care Placement Coordinator

Childrens & Adults Information and Advice Officer - 0-25 Disability Team

Head of Safeguarding (Children & Families)

Consultant Social Workers (Children's)

Business & Development Manager - Luton Safeguarding Adults Board (LSAB)

Senior Practitioner - Children with Disabilities

Senior Employment Solicitor

Assistant Customer Service Supervisor - Abbots Langley

Information Governance Assistant

Care Assistant

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