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Our team focuses on investigating flooding, working with partners, and supporting residents, to reduce flood risk and take an active role in water management across the County working locally, and nationally.</p>\n<p>With the impacts of Climate Change beginning to be seen, our team’s ambition is to help the county understand the impacts of climate change and how to “live with water,” as well as implement flood mitigation measures that are both traditional as well as innovative.</p>\n<p>As a team we understand the vital part we play in partnership working, this means that this role will see you get involved with lots of different teams internally as well as externally. We are creative, forward-thinking team that work together to find solutions and looking for someone who want be part of this and think outside the box to help the residents of Hertfordshire.</p>\n<p><strong>About the role</strong></p>\n<p>As a Senior Flood Risk Officer, you will play a pivotal role in shaping and leading the flood risk management team. You will also act as a deputy for the Operations Manager when required.</p>\n<p>Your responsibilities will include:</p>\n<ul>\n<li>Deputise for the Operations Manager: Act as the Operations Manager in their absence, ensuring continuity of leadership and decision-making</li>\n<li>Project management: Oversee and coordinate flood risk projects from inception to completion, ensuring they meet objectives, timelines, and budgets</li>\n<li>Funding bids: Prepare and submit applications for funding to support flood risk management initiatives</li>\n<li>Attending Regional Flood and Coastal Committee meetings: Represent the organisation at regional meetings to discuss and influence flood and coastal risk management projects and direction</li>\n<li>Supporting elected Councillors: Provide expert advice and support to elected officials on flood risk issues</li>\n<li>Present on flood risk to different audiences: Deliver presentations on flood risk topics to a variety of stakeholders, including the public, professionals, and senior management</li>\n<li>Lead on capital projects for the county: Manage and direct flood risk capital projects within the county, ensuring successful delivery</li>\n<li>Provide support to junior members of staff on projects and workload: Mentor and assist junior staff with their projects and workload, fostering their professional development</li>\n<li>Bring new opportunities to the flood risk team: Identify and pursue new initiatives and opportunities to enhance the team's effectiveness and impact</li>\n<li>Writing and reviewing Section 19 investigations: Conduct and evaluate investigations into significant flood events, ensuring compliance with statutory requirements</li>\n<li>Provide expert flood risk management advice to local and national consultations: Provide specialised guidance on flood risk management in response to consultations at both local and national levels</li>\n<li>Working with different risk management authorities: Collaborate with various agencies and organisations involved in managing flood risks to ensure cohesive and effective strategies</li>\n</ul>\n<p>As a Senior Flood Risk Officer, you will assist in the development and implementation of the County Council’s local flood risk management strategy, gather, and analyse information and data to lead on flood risk management activities, and collaborate with officers across all County Council service areas, District Council partners and the local community.</p>\n<p><strong>About you</strong></p>\n<p>Essential criteria:</p>\n<ul>\n<li>Comprehensive knowledge of all types of flooding and analysing rainfall events</li>\n<li>Experience managing and/or implementing Natural Flood Management, Sustainable Drainage etc</li>\n<li>Familiarity with best practice guidance for surface water drainage and fluvial flood management techniques</li>\n<li>Proficient in using, interpreting, and commenting on outputs from hydraulic modelling and design drawings</li>\n<li>Confident in public engagement</li>\n<li>Ability to clearly communicate complex matters to various stakeholders</li>\n<li>Ability to build and maintain effective relationships</li>\n<li>Excellent analytical, negotiation, communication, and presentation skills</li>\n<li>Project management expertise</li>\n<li>Effective communication skills</li>\n<li>Strong analytical skills, including problem-solving, critical thinking, and strategic decision-making</li>\n<li>Exceptional report writing skills</li>\n<li>Experience working with elected members</li>\n<li>Clear understanding of flood and water management issues and actions, including sustainability activities</li>\n<li>Proficient in Windows-based IT applications such as Word, Excel, and PowerPoint</li>\n<li>Ability to write and present technical information to a general audience</li>\n<li>Experience with GIS packages</li>\n<li>Possession of a full UK driving licence</li>\n</ul>\n<p>Desirable criteria:</p>\n<ul>\n<li>Experience using NEC4 contracts or equivalent</li>\n<li>Experiencing applying for or managing Environment Agency Applications for local levy or FDGiA</li>\n<li>Experience writing Section 19 investigations</li>\n<li>Experience attending resident drop-ins and/or resident engagement events</li>\n</ul>\n<p>We welcome applications from candidates who currently reside in the UK with established proof of right to work documentation. 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This role requires you to conduct comprehensive, person-centred assessments to a high standard, in line with the<span> </span><strong>Mental Capacity Act 2005</strong>, DoLS Code of Practice, and relevant case law.</p>\n<p>This is a critical role where you will contribute significantly to safeguarding practice, uphold ethical social work values, and use legal reasoning to make sound, independent professional judgments.</p>\n<p><strong>Please note this role does not attract sponsorship.</strong></p>\n<p></p>\n<h2>About you</h2>\n<p></p>\n<p>You are a qualified and registered Social Worker with Best Interest Assessor (BIA) accreditation and a strong foundation in adult safeguarding. You bring significant post-qualification experience and a solid understanding of the<span> </span><strong>Mental Capacity Act 2005</strong>, Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards, and related case law.</p>\n<p>You are confident in making legally sound and ethically informed decisions, and skilled in managing complex, high-risk cases independently.</p>\n<p>You will also have:</p>\n<ul>\n<li><p>Experience in undertaking BIA assessments and presenting cases in the<span> </span><strong>Court of Protection</strong></p></li>\n<li><p>A track record of working effectively within multi-disciplinary settings, including initiating appropriate statutory action</p></li>\n<li><p>Knowledge and practical experience of advocacy involvement and applying the<span> </span><strong>BIA Capabilities Framework</strong></p></li>\n<li><p>Strong professional judgment and the ability to prioritise and assess risk under pressure</p></li>\n</ul>\n<p>You act with independence and authority while maintaining sensitivity and ethical integrity. You are confident in using professional assertiveness to justify decisions and promote best practice in social care.</p>\n<p>You’re also committed to your ongoing development, with relevant post-qualification training or a willingness to undertake further study.</p>\n<p><span>If you’re passionate about promoting human rights, legal safeguards, and ethical social work, and have the qualifications and experience to match, we’d love to hear from you.</span></p>\n<p></p>\n<h2>About us</h2>\n<p></p>\n<p>Our ambitious <strong>Luton 2040 Vision </strong>– 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.</p>\n<p>The 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?</p>\n<p><span>We welcome applications from all sections of the community and are committed to developing a workforce that reflects the diversity of our borough</span></p>\n<p></p>\n<h2>Application process</h2>\n<p></p>\n<p><strong>Because 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.</strong></p>\n<p></p>\n<h2>Additional information</h2>\n<p></p>\n<p>We offer a range of excellent staff benefits which include:<br><br></p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<strong>From 25 to 32 days’ annual leave:</strong><span> </span>linked to length of service and grade</li>\n<li>\n<strong>Buying annual leave scheme:<span> </span></strong>buy up to 20 days additional annual leave</li>\n<li>\n<strong>Career Pathways:</strong><span> </span>step up in your career or move into a specialist area</li>\n<li>\n<strong>Pension scheme:<span> </span></strong>with generous employer contributions of up to<span> </span>20.2 per cent (at July 2023) and 3x salary death in service grant</li>\n<li>\n<strong>Generous relocation package:<span> </span></strong>up to £8,000 (subject to eligibility)</li>\n<li>\n<strong>Employee Assistance Programme:</strong><span> </span>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>\n<strong>Work/life balance:</strong><span> </span>flexible working options including working from home where possible. W<span>e welcome requests for flexible working arrangements including part-time hours and alternative working patterns</span>\n</li>\n<li>\n<strong>Training and support:<span> </span></strong>unlimited access to development courses, mentoring and support and clear career pathways</li>\n<li>\n<strong>Staff offers:</strong><span> </span>includes discounts on your MOT, gym and fitness, restaurants and salons</li>\n<li>\n<strong>Arriva Travel Club:</strong><span> </span>great value savings on local bus travel</li>\n<li>\n<strong>Friday Funday Socials -</strong><span> </span>One Friday every 2 months where we encourage our staff to get together to socialise after work</li>\n</ul>\n<p></p>\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=1481154&ptId=11379\">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=1493078&ptId=11379\">download: PREF102014 202410 Social Worker Best Interest Assessor.doc</a></li>\n</ul>\n</div>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"37938 - 40476 GBP / year","publishDate":"2025-06-06T01:00:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-06-19T22:59:59.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/28a1bd94-3dbd-4873-a562-a72366759fa8.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"bf180fd1-fd97-47a9-bd90-8270da32448a","title":"Cyber Security Engineer","employer":"Luton Borough Council","department":"","location":"Luton","locationType":3,"description":"<div>\n<p></p>\n<dl>\n<dt>Job number</dt>\n<dd>EEE00170</dd>\n<dt>Contract Type</dt>\n<dd>Permanent</dd>\n<dt>Posting End Date</dt>\n<dd>14 June 2025</dd>\n<dt>Job Area</dt>\n<dd>London Luton Airport Limited</dd>\n</dl>\n<p></p>\n<h2>About the job</h2>\n<p></p>\n<p>The Cybersecurity team, within the LLA IT department, is responsible for information and cyber security at London Luton Airport. Responsibilities include information and cybersecurity risk management and ensuring compliance to CAA, NIS and ISO27001 standards. The team also works closely with our majority shareholder, Aena, and with airport partners, such as retailers, ground handlers and airlines, as well as LLA’s suppliers, to ensure a joined-up approach to information and cyber security.</p>\n<p><br>We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated IT Cyber Security Engineer, with a passion for protecting digital assets against cyber threats, to join our dynamic team. The successful candidate will have a strong technical background and a thorough understanding of IT systems, which is essential for effectively securing our infrastructure, systems, and networks. Expertise in information security, risk management and compliance are essential, as is a commitment to defending LLA against cyber threats and integrating security across all layers of our IT environment to protect organizational data and technology.</p>\n<p><br>This role focuses on detecting, investigating, and responding to cybersecurity threats and incidents, while also managing BAU security tasks, ongoing maintenance, supporting projects, and assisting with regulatory compliance to encourage continual enhancement of our IT security environment.</p>\n<p> </p>\n<p><br>KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND ACCOUNTABILITIES:</p>\n<p><br>• Endpoint monitoring and analysis.<br>• Malware analysis and forensics research.<br>• Understanding/ differentiation of intrusion attempts and false positives.<br>• Lead investigations into security breaches, incidents, or suspicious activities and provide incident reports to stakeholders.<br>• Enforce security policies, procedures, and guidelines for all IT systems and operations.<br>• Provide recommendations for improving security practices to meet evolving regulatory and organizational needs.<br>• Vulnerability identification & mitigation / remediation.<br>• Advise incident responders & other teams on cybersecurity threats.<br>• Triage security events and incidents and apply containment and mitigation/remediation strategies.<br>• Collaborate with other IT teams to ensure seamless security integration with infrastructure, applications, and services.<br>• Maintain comprehensive documentation related to security configurations, incident reports, audits, and compliance activities.<br>• Proactively monitor the performance of systems and make regular routine inspections of installed equipment and take corrective avoidance actions to prevent wider problems.<br>• Function as the point of escalation for the Service Desk for security related tickets.<br>• Analysis of weekly vulnerability scans and update relevant records.<br>• Incident readiness and handling as part of the Computer Security Incident Response team (CSIRT).<br>• Monitor and analyse security logs from various systems (including SIEM) and network devices to identify potential threats and vulnerabilities.</p>\n<p></p>\n<h2>About you</h2>\n<p></p>\n<p>KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:<br><br>• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, Cyber Security, or a related field.<br>• 5+ years of experience in cybersecurity, with a strong understanding of network protocols and security tools.<br>• A well organised and structured approach to work planning, time allocation to tasks, and a flexible approach to daily routines to deliver the desired results.<br>• An ambition to constantly learn new skills and develop knowledge, with an understanding that study time outside of working hours may be required for career development.<br>• Credible knowledge/experience of Microsoft Windows operating systems, Active Directory, Exchange Server, Group policies, TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP and MS Azure/EntraID.<br>• Capable of effectively multi-tasking, prioritising work, and managing competing interests.<br>• Capable of analysing information technology logs and events sources preferred.<br>• Working knowledge of data storage systems, data backup and restoration methods.<br>• Understanding of cybersecurity tooling, its purpose and functionality (Anti-Malware, IDS/IPS, Web and Email Gateways, security analysis tools, web security tools, next generation firewalls/UTMs)<br>• A collaborator with excellent work ethic, communication skills and a professional who maintains customer-service based approach.<br>• Ability to work independently while managing support to a high standard.<br>• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills, with the ability to work under pressure.<br>• Contribute credibly to IT department’s delivery of SLAs and other support targets.<br>• Ability to analyse vulnerabilities, threats, designs, architectures, procedures, and ability to produce reports and communicate security intelligence.<br>• Advanced knowledge of computer forensics; legal, government and jurisprudence as they relate to cybersecurity.<br>• Knowledge of Cloud computing, computer network defence, identity management, privileged access management, incident management and network security.<br>• Extensive experience within a NOC/SOC environment.</p>\n<p> </p>\n<p> </p>\n<p>Person Specification:</p>\n<p><br>• Communication. Structures and conveys information and ideas effectively. Communicates to ensure they are understood by others, that they understand others and share information with colleagues at all levels.<br>• Customer Focus. Understands what the customer needs and then works to exceed their expectations and meeting their individual needs.<br>• Achieving results. Knows what needs to be achieved by when. Anticipates obstacles. Motivates self and others to overcome barriers and achieve results.<br>• Personal Responsibility & Credibility. Take personal responsibility for making things happen and achieving results, working with their line manager. Displays commitment, accountability and conscientiousness. Acts with integrity.<br>• Planning & organising. Identifies a goal and puts in place a sequence of steps to ensure priorities are delivered on time, making effective use of resources.<br>• Team Focus. Develops effective working relationships inside and outside traditional boundaries to achieve organisational goals. Breaks down barriers between groups and involves others in discussions and decisions.</p>\n<p><br>You will be required to pass a range of referencing and vetting checks, including a Criminal Record Check and a Counter Terrorism Check (CTC). You must also have lived in the UK for at least 3 years with a 5-year work history, unless in education.</p>\n<p></p>\n<h2>Application Process</h2>\n<p></p>\n<p><strong>*    Please do not apply on this site    *</strong></p>\n<p> </p>\n<p>Please email your CV and covering letter to <a href=\"mailto:recruitment@ltn.aero?subject=REF:%20CSA2911%20-%20Cyber%20Security%20Analyst%20Vacancy\"><strong>recruitment@ltn.aero</strong></a> using reference <strong>CSE2105<span> </span></strong>in<strong><span> </span></strong>the subject line. In the body of the email please make sure to include the following: </p>\n<ul>\n<li>Current and expected salary</li>\n<li>Notice period/availbility 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<p></p>\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=1544582&ptId=11375\">download: JD - Cyber Security Engineer.pdf</a></li></ul>\n</div>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£0 - £9,999","publishDate":"2025-06-06T01:00:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-06-14T22:59:59.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/2b017528-1a68-4c7d-b3d5-5b4b7bfe440a.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"9c2268e7-738f-4aff-82b9-fd823a291ddb","title":"Teacher of the Deaf (ToD peripatetic)","employer":"Luton Borough Council","department":"","location":"Hybrid","locationType":3,"description":"<div>\n<p></p>\n<dl>\n<dt>Job number</dt>\n<dd>LBC03946</dd>\n<dt>Contract Type</dt>\n<dd>Permanent</dd>\n<dt>Posting End Date</dt>\n<dd>16 June 2025</dd>\n<dt>Job Area</dt>\n<dd>Education Support</dd>\n</dl>\n<p></p>\n<h2>About the job</h2>\n<p></p>\n<p><strong>Salary: £56,592 to £62,508 a year plus SEN allowance plus £963 essential car allowance (subject to criteria) </strong><br><strong>Hours per week: 35</strong><br><strong>Contract type: Permanent</strong></p>\n<p>We are seeking a dedicated and experienced professional to join the Luton Special Educational Needs Service as the Teacher of the Deaf to work in the outreach Luton Deaf Children and Young People Service. This is a new position reporting to the Lead for Deaf Children and Young People Service.  This is a pivotal role where you will make a significant impact on the lives deaf children and young people in Luton.</p>\n<p><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></p>\n<ul><li>\n<strong>Service development: </strong>contribute to development of the outreach service that meets the needs of deaf children and young people in Luton and ensuring that they achieve their full potential, positive outcomes and thrive.</li></ul>\n<ul><li>\n<strong>Service delivery: </strong><ul>\n<li>support the learning and development of deaf children and young people attending early years, mainstream and special educational settings in Luton and develop practice that is inclusive of deafness</li>\n<li>carry out specialist assessments, programmes of support and progress evaluations for deaf children across all age groups</li>\n<li>support understanding of deafness through delivery of training to a range of professionals and families</li>\n<li>assist the local authority in fulfilling its statutory duties towards CYP with deafness</li>\n<li>work in partnership with and offering guidance to schools and families</li>\n</ul>\n</li></ul>\n<ul><li>\n<strong>Stakeholder Engagement</strong>:</li></ul>\n<ul>\n<li>Work closely with educational settings, parents/carers of deaf CYP, audiology departments other health stakeholders to ensure the service meets specified requirements and continuously improves based on feedback.</li>\n<li>Prepare and carry out the service surveys and analyse feedback received</li>\n</ul>\n<p><strong>Please note this role does not attract sponsorship.</strong></p>\n<p></p>\n<h2>About you</h2>\n<p></p>\n<p>The successful appointment will have experience of working as a Qualified Teacher of the Deaf, in a peripatetic service or specialist provisions (resourced base or special schools) for deaf children and young people.</p>\n<p>The postholder will have experience in delivering planned, comprehensive and co-ordinated support and direct teaching of deaf children and young people and has working knowledge of different hearing devices and assistive listening technologies as well as specialist assessments.</p>\n<p>You will be required to organise and deliver specialist training sessions for a range of professionals and parents/carers.</p>\n<p>You’ll have the ability to review and evaluate detailed assessments, monitoring and programme planning for deaf children and young people, confidently use ICT as a tool and have knowledge and understanding of current legislation, especially within the fields of deafness and special needs.</p>\n<p>Closing date: 16<sup>th</sup> June 2025</p>\n<p>Interviews: w/c 23<sup>rd</sup> June 2025</p>\n<p></p>\n<h2>About us</h2>\n<p></p>\n<p>Our ambitious<span> </span><strong>Luton 2040 Vision</strong><span> </span>– 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.</p>\n<p>The 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?</p>\n<p><span>We welcome applications from all sections of the community and are committed to developing a workforce that reflects the diversity of our borough</span></p>\n<p></p>\n<h2>Application Process</h2>\n<p></p>\n<p><strong>Because 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.<br><br></strong><span>On occasions, we may close a vacancy early due to a very high number of applications being received.</span><strong><br></strong></p>\n<p></p>\n<h2>Benefits</h2>\n<p></p>\n<p>We offer a range of excellent staff benefits which include:<br><br>- From 25 to 32 days’ annual leave: linked to length of service and grade<br>- Buying annual leave scheme: buy up to 20 days additional annual leave<br>- Career Pathways: step up in your career or move into a specialist area<br>- Pension scheme: with generous employer contributions of up to 20.2 per cent (at July 2023) and 3x salary death in service grant<br>- Generous relocation package: up to £8,000 (subject to eligibility)<br>- 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<br>- 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<br>- Training and support: unlimited access to development courses, mentoring and support and clear career pathways<br>- Staff offers: includes discounts on your MOT, gym and fitness, restaurants and salons<br>- Arriva Travel Club: great value savings on local bus travel</p>\n<p></p>\n<h2>How to apply</h2>\n<p></p>\n<p>We 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!<br><br>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></p>\n<p></p>\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=1540398&ptId=11371\">download: Teacher of the Deaf - JD Final.pdf</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"https://emea3.recruitmentplatform.com/tlk/pages/fo/download_job_file.jsp?ID=PSKFK026203F3VBQB686G8N7P&nDocumentID=1540399&ptId=11371\">download: Luton_Values_Flyer.pdf</a></li>\n</ul>\n</div>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"56592 - 62508 GBP / year","publishDate":"2025-06-05T01:00:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-06-16T22:59:59.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/aa7e4175-ea2b-46cc-9993-192db318a919.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"53d89604-843b-42d6-9dee-1def72c6af27","title":"EHCP Coordinator","employer":"Luton Borough Council","department":"","location":"Town Hall","locationType":3,"description":"<div>\n<p></p>\n<dl>\n<dt>Job number</dt>\n<dd>LBC03642</dd>\n<dt>Contract Type</dt>\n<dd>Permanent</dd>\n<dt>Posting End Date</dt>\n<dd>15 June 2025</dd>\n<dt>Job Area</dt>\n<dd>Education (not schools)</dd>\n</dl>\n<p></p>\n<h2>About the job</h2>\n<p></p>\n<p><strong>Salary: £32,115 - £35,235 a year</strong><br><strong>Hours per week: 37</strong><br><strong>Contract type: Permanent</strong></p>\n<p>Do you have a passion for making a difference in the lives of children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND)? Are you highly organised, empathetic, and skilled in statutory SEND assessment procedures? If so, Luton Council is looking for an <strong>EHCP Co-Ordinator</strong> to join our dedicated team.</p>\n<p><strong>About the Role</strong></p>\n<p>As an EHCP Co-Ordinator, you will play a vital role in supporting children and young people with SEND by managing the statutory Education, Health, and Care (EHC) needs assessment process. You will liaise with families, schools, and other professionals to ensure that high-quality EHC plans are produced, meeting legal requirements and the individual needs of children and young people.</p>\n<p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p>\n<ul>\n<li>Manage and coordinate EHC needs assessments in line with statutory requirements.</li>\n<li>Respond empathetically and professionally to enquiries from families, schools, and other stakeholders.</li>\n<li>Organise and prioritise your workload effectively to meet strict deadlines.</li>\n<li>Facilitate, arrange, and accurately record meetings.</li>\n<li>Provide advice and guidance to schools, parents, and other professionals on the SEND process.</li>\n<li>Ensure compliance with procedures and guidelines while communicating complex information clearly.</li>\n<li>Maintain high-quality case records and contribute to the production of legally compliant and person-centred EHC plans.</li>\n<li>Utilise IT skills to produce complex documents, spreadsheets, and presentations.</li>\n<li>Build and maintain positive relationships with a range of stakeholders, including families, schools, and healthcare professionals.</li>\n<li>Demonstrate an understanding of equal opportunities and workplace discrimination.</li>\n</ul>\n<p><strong>Please note this role does not attract sponsorship.</strong></p>\n<p></p>\n<h2>About you</h2>\n<p></p>\n<p><strong>About You</strong></p>\n<p>To be successful in this role, you will need:</p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<strong>Experience</strong> in statutory SEND assessment procedures and a demonstrable understanding of the EHC needs assessment process.</li>\n<li>\n<strong>Strong communication skills</strong> (both verbal and written) with the ability to provide clear and empathetic responses to enquiries.</li>\n<li>\n<strong>Excellent organisational skills</strong> with the ability to work independently, managing competing deadlines.</li>\n<li>\n<strong>IT proficiency</strong>, including experience with Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.</li>\n<li>\n<strong>Knowledge</strong> of key legislation, including the <strong>Education Act 1996</strong> and the <strong>Children and Families Act 2014</strong>.</li>\n<li>\n<strong>A commitment to inclusivity and equality</strong>, with an understanding of discrimination in the workplace.</li>\n<li>\n<strong>Relevant qualifications</strong>, such as A-levels (or equivalent) and a Level 3 Business Administration qualification (or equivalent experience).</li>\n</ul>\n<p><strong>Why Join Us?</strong></p>\n<ul>\n<li>Make a real difference in the lives of children and young people with SEND.</li>\n<li>Work in a supportive and collaborative team.</li>\n<li>Enjoy a rewarding role with opportunities for professional development.</li>\n</ul>\n<p>If you have the skills, experience, and passion to support children and young people with SEND, we would love to hear from you!</p>\n<p></p>\n<h2>About us</h2>\n<p></p>\n<p>Our ambitious<span> </span><strong>Luton 2040 Vision</strong><span> </span>– 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.</p>\n<p>The 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?</p>\n<p></p>\n<h2>Application Process</h2>\n<p></p>\n<p><strong>Because 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.</strong></p>\n<p></p>\n<h2>Benefits</h2>\n<p></p>\n<p>We offer a range of excellent staff benefits which include:<br><br>- From 25 to 32 days’ annual leave: linked to length of service and grade<br>- Buying annual leave scheme: buy up to 20 days additional annual leave<br>- Career Pathways: step up in your career or move into a specialist area<br>- Pension scheme: with generous employer contributions of up to 20.2 per cent (at July 2023) and 3x salary death in service grant<br>- Generous relocation package: up to £8,000 (subject to eligibility)<br>- 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<br>- 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<br>- Training and support: unlimited access to development courses, mentoring and support and clear career pathways<br>- Staff offers: includes discounts on your MOT, gym and fitness, restaurants and salons<br>- Arriva Travel Club: great value savings on local bus travel</p>\n<p></p>\n<h2>How to apply</h2>\n<p></p>\n<p>We 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!<br><br>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></p>\n<p></p>\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=1475270&ptId=11369\">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=1475271&ptId=11369\">download: PREF104344 L6 202309 EHCP Coordinator.pdf</a></li>\n</ul>\n</div>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"32115 - 35235 GBP / year","publishDate":"2025-06-05T01:00:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-06-15T22:59:59.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/c8128498-dff9-4b74-aae5-ffe84e389d61.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"a989e9d6-b23f-4beb-929a-50d65d990af1","title":"Senior Occupational Therapist","employer":"Hertfordshire County Council","department":"","location":"Hertfordshire","locationType":3,"description":"<br><h4>Senior Occupational Therapist Apply Now </h4><dl>\n<dt>Job Number</dt>\n<dd> HCC28031 </dd>\n<dt>Location</dt>\n<dd> Hertfordshire </dd>\n<dt>Directorate</dt>\n<dd> Adult Care Services </dd>\n<dt>Salary Range</dt>\n<dd> £41,511 opportunity to progress to £45,718 per annum – pay award pending + £1000 welcome payment, lease car & relocation - terms apply </dd>\n<dt>Contract Type</dt>\n<dd> Permanent/Fixed Term </dd>\n<dt>Full Time/Part Time</dt>\n<dd> Full time/ Part time </dd>\n</dl><p><strong>Job Title:</strong> Senior Occupational Therapist<br><strong>Starting Salary:</strong> £41,511 opportunity to progress to £45,718 per annum – pay award pending + £1000 welcome payment, lease car & relocation - terms apply<br><strong>Hours:</strong> 37<br><strong>Location:</strong> Hertfordshire<br><strong>Contract Type:</strong> Permanent<br><strong>Directorate:</strong> Adult Care Services</p><h4>About the team</h4><p><strong>Housing Solutions – Apsley, Hemel Hempstead, 37 hours</strong></p><p>the Housing Solutions team offer specialist assessment across Hertfordshire for major housing adaptations. The team has a blend of community based Occupational Therapists and Community Care Officer Trusted Assessors who complete specialist housing needs assessments to identify major adaptation solutions to enable a person to have better access to the facilities within their homes.</p><p>We explore personal strengths, their family and friends’ support networks, and using expert knowledge we connect people with things that will help individuals and families to get on with their lives, achieving prevention, reducing or delaying the need for statutory provision of care services.</p><p><strong>Enablement Team – Farnham House, Stevenage – 37 hours</strong></p><p>The Enablement Occupational Therapy Team provide support to older people and adults with a disability. We promote personalisation through our assessment process, focusing on the wellbeing of the individual. The Enablement Occupational Therapists deliver enabling programmes. Their input is time-limited, with intervention generally between 4 -6 weeks, this can be extended up to 12weeks where identified goals require this. The care management is completed externally to the enablement team allowing our OTs to focus solely on their OT interventions.</p><p><strong>Adult Disability Team West <br>St Albans Team – Apsley, Hemel Hempstead, 37 hours</strong></p><p>We work in an enabling way with people and their families and carers, to promote independence and participation, through meaningful occupation and a strengths-based approach. Across all our services we aim to ensure that people are provided with the right support and advice, and at the right time.</p><p>We work collaboratively alongside social care colleagues, as well as with our health partners, housing and care providers, and a range of community support services.</p><h4>About the role</h4><p><strong>About the role:</strong></p><ul>\n<li>Working collaboratively with other partners and teams within Adult Care Services</li>\n<li>Developing innovative support plans</li>\n<li>Promote and support strength based assessment and practice approach to all interventions to maximise independence, health and well being to prevent or reduce the need for Adult Social Care</li>\n<li>Working creatively with residents to ensure their safety and independence</li>\n<li>Raising awareness in the area and developing valuable links for the team</li>\n<li>Supporting other Therapists and Community Care Officers</li>\n<li>Provide information and advice to enable an individual to confidently and safely participate in their daily life, includes grading of tasks and activities and adapting their environments</li>\n<li>You will undertake a specialism eg Moving and Handling, BiA, AMP or Occupational Therapy practice educator</li>\n</ul><p><strong>Specific to Housing Solutions:</strong></p><ul>\n<li>Completing complex assessments and making recommendations for major housing adaptations</li>\n<li>Care planning and organising equipment for minor adaptations</li>\n</ul><p><strong>Specific to Enablement Team:<br><br></strong></p><ul>\n<li>Designing personalised programmes that enable, and encourage the individual to relearn skills and regain abilities.</li>\n<li>Reviews of moving and handling, provision of specialist equipment, & minor adaptations to support identified goals.</li>\n<li>Supporting people in the community and on discharge pathways from acute hospital settings</li>\n</ul><h4>About you</h4><p><strong>Essential:</strong></p><ul>\n<li>HCPC Registered Occupational Therapist</li>\n<li>Full driving licence and regular access to a vehicle</li>\n<li>Experienced Occupational Therapist</li>\n<li>Knowledge and experience in social care sector</li>\n<li>Experience of completing assessments and making recommendations</li>\n<li>Ability to work on your own as well as part of a team</li>\n</ul><p><strong>Desirable</strong></p><ul>\n<li>Knowledge of Care Act 2014</li>\n<li>Knowledge of Mental Capacity Act 2005</li>\n</ul><p><em>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.</em></p><p>This job role is within the HSC, level JF11 job profile. Please locate this via:</p><p>Job profiles - Health and social care</p><p>To hear more about this opportunity please contact Sheryl.jeram@hertfordshire.gov.uk for an informal discussion about the role.</p><p>Applications will be considered as an when received and interviews arranged accordingly</p><p>Benefits of working for us</p><h4>How to apply</h4><p>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. </p><h4>Additional information</h4><p><strong>Disability Confident</strong><br>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.</p><p><strong>Safeguarding</strong><br>This role has been identified as requiring a Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check.</p><p><strong>Driving required</strong><br>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.</p><p><strong>English Fluency</strong><br>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.</p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£41,511 opportunity to progress to £45,718 per annum – pay award pending + £1000 welcome payment, lease car & relocation - terms apply","publishDate":"2025-06-05T00:00:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-07-03T22:55:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/faf5ea7a-5abf-470e-ba4f-a994cd6a3671.png","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"d1b4f5e2-d612-414e-bed4-78de84a03027","title":"Senior Community Care Officer","employer":"Hertfordshire County Council","department":"","location":"Hemel Hempstead","locationType":3,"description":"<br><h4>Senior Community Care Officer Apply Now </h4><dl>\n<dt>Job Number</dt>\n<dd> HCC27770 </dd>\n<dt>Location</dt>\n<dd> Hemel Hempstead </dd>\n<dt>Directorate</dt>\n<dd> Adult Care Services </dd>\n<dt>Salary Range</dt>\n<dd> £33,366 progressing to £36,124 </dd>\n<dt>Contract Type</dt>\n<dd> Permanent </dd>\n<dt>Full Time/Part Time</dt>\n<dd> Full Time </dd>\n<dt>Closing date</dt>\n<dd> 22-Jun-2025 </dd>\n</dl><p><strong>Job Title:</strong> Senior Community Care Officer <br><strong>Starting Salary:</strong> £33,366 progressing to £36,124 per annum – pay award pending <br><strong>Hours:</strong> 37 hours per week<br><strong>Location:</strong> Apsley, Hemel Hempstead plus hybrid working from home or touchdowns <br><strong>Contract Type:</strong> Permanent<br><strong>Directorate:</strong> Adult Care Services</p><h4>About the team</h4><p>the Housing Solutions team offer specialist assessment across Hertfordshire for major housing adaptations. The team has a blend of community based Occupational Therapists and Community Care Officer Trusted Assessors who complete specialist housing needs assessments to identify major adaptation solutions to enable a person to have better access to the facilities within their homes. We explore personal strengths, their family and friends’ support networks, and using expert knowledge we connect people with things that will help individuals and families to get on with their lives, achieving prevention, reducing or delaying the need for statutory provision of care services.</p><p>Housing Solutions is a county wide service and whilst we patch work within geographical areas, we may at times ask the team for flexibility to cover a wider area depending on the needs of the service.</p><h4>About the role</h4><p>Community Care Officer Trusted assessors will<strong>:<br><br></strong></p><ul>\n<li>Conduct holistic, person-centred assessments during home visits.</li>\n<li>Recommend both minor and major housing adaptations.</li>\n<li>Possess a thorough understanding of The Care Act and Housing Legislation.</li>\n<li>Connect individuals with local community resources.</li>\n<li>Operate in a preventative and enabling manner, fostering independence within homes and communities.</li>\n<li>Build strong relationships with district and borough council adaptations teams.</li>\n<li>Working on your own initiative as well as working as part of a team</li>\n<li>As part of your probation period, you will complete a level 4 accreditation of major home adaptations</li>\n</ul><h4>About you</h4><p><strong>Essential:</strong></p><ul>\n<li>Full driving licence</li>\n<li>Understanding of The Care Act and Housing Legislation</li>\n<li>Experience working in a social care setting</li>\n</ul><p><strong>Desirable:</strong></p><ul>\n<li>Previous experience minor or major home adaptations</li>\n<li>Completed functional assessment course of equipment provision</li>\n</ul><p><em>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.</em></p><p>This job role is within the Health and Social Care Services, level HSC9 job profile. Please locate this via:</p><p>Job profiles - Health and social care</p><p>To hear more about this opportunity please contact donna.fitzgibbons@hertfordshire.gov.uk for an informal discussion about the role.</p><p>Interview Date: 3 July 2025</p><p>Benefits of working for us</p><h4>How to apply</h4><p>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. </p><h4>Additional information</h4><p><strong>Disability Confident</strong><br>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.</p><p><strong>Safeguarding</strong><br>This role has been identified as requiring a Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check.</p><p><strong>Driving required</strong><br>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.</p><p><strong>English Fluency</strong><br>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.</p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£33,366 progressing to £36,124","publishDate":"2025-06-05T00:00:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-06-22T22:59:59.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/a6bd0736-27a1-4301-be61-8c14086fe8a8.png","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"41e9e522-5cc7-4af3-85bd-077b7c860b27","title":"Library Manager - Hemel Hempstead","employer":"Hertfordshire County Council","department":"","location":"Hemel Hempstead","locationType":3,"description":"<br><h4>Library Manager - Hemel Hempstead Apply Now </h4> Hertfordshire Libraries <dl>\n<dt>Job Number</dt>\n<dd> HCC27929 </dd>\n<dt>Location</dt>\n<dd> Hemel Hempstead </dd>\n<dt>Directorate</dt>\n<dd> Resources </dd>\n<dt>Salary Range</dt>\n<dd> £33,366 </dd>\n<dt>Contract Type</dt>\n<dd> Fixed Term </dd>\n<dt>Full Time/Part Time</dt>\n<dd> Full Time </dd>\n<dt>Closing date</dt>\n<dd> 12-Jun-2025 </dd>\n</dl><p><strong>Job Title:</strong> Library Manager - Hemel Hempstead<br><strong>Starting Salary:</strong> £33,366 pay award pending<br><strong>Hours:</strong> 37.0<br><strong>Location:</strong> Hemel Hempstead<br><strong>Contract Type:</strong> Fixed Term End Date- end date July 2026<br><strong>Directorate:</strong> Resources</p><h4>About the team</h4><p>Hertfordshire Libraries exists to help people to live better lives for longer acting as hubs for community activities, places to access digital technology, creative spaces and gateways to reading, information and wellbeing. We are looking for someone who has the drive to develop Hertfordshire Libraries vision to deliver a high quality, sustainable service, working closely in partnership with local communities to remain relevant to diverse and changing needs of Hertfordshire residents.</p><p>Hemel Hempstead Library is situated within The Forum, a modern shared services hub. The successful candidate will also have the development opportunity to be directly involved in a refresh of the public space at HEM in 2025/6 as part of a planned property project.</p><h4>About the role</h4><p>The main duties and responsibilities:</p><ul>\n<li>To promote the library service to the wider community, and to actively engage with local partnerships and organisations</li>\n<li>To act as the face of the library service in the community and lead and motivate the library team to deliver and achieve service objectives</li>\n<li>To undertake the role of site manager at the library with responsibility for providing a library service to the community and for the day-to-day management and supervision of its operation</li>\n<li>As a member of the West Area Management team, take responsibility for the development and delivery of service provision within the area.</li>\n<li>To contribute to the ambition of attracting more visitors through participation in outreach and promotional activities in the community, and via partnership working with relevant organisations and community groups.</li>\n<li>To support the Volunteer Committees who work in partnership with Hertfordshire Libraries to manage BOV, KIN & LEV Community Libraries, and to liaise with the Community Services team for training and communications priorities. HEM also manages ADE as the hub library.</li>\n</ul><h4>About you</h4><p>Essential  </p><ul>\n<li>Experience in leading a team to develop a community service</li>\n<li>Experience in developing key partnerships and relationships with stakeholders and customers</li>\n<li>Ability to manage workload within deadlines</li>\n<li>Evidence of ability to develop key partnerships and relationships with stakeholders and customers</li>\n<li>Evidence of transferable skills in promoting services within a local community</li>\n<li>Examples of skills in managing customer facing service</li>\n<li>Evidence of ability to develop key partnerships and relationships with stakeholders and customers</li>\n<li>Evidence of transferable skills in promoting services within a local community</li>\n<li>Examples of skills in managing customer facing service</li>\n</ul><p><em>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.</em></p><p>This job role is within the Community Services, level COM9 job profile. Please locate this via:</p><p>Job profiles - Community services</p><p>For an informal discussion about the post and timetable details, please contact: Ian Pattison, Senior Operations Librarian on 07599 357713.</p><p>Interview Date: t.b.c</p><p>Benefits of working for us</p><h4>How to apply</h4><p>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. </p><p><strong>Secondment</strong><br>This position is open to secondments. If you work for HCC or any other Local Authority and would like to be considered as a Secondment contract, please ensure you complete the Secondment Form as part of your application. If you do not, your application will be considered as a Fixed Term Contract only.</p><h4>Additional information</h4><p><strong>Disability Confident</strong><br>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.</p><p><strong>English Fluency</strong><br>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.</p><h4>Available documents</h4><ul><li>Rota - Library Manager - 37 hours.pdf</li></ul><br>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£33,366","publishDate":"2025-06-05T00:00:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-06-12T22:59:59.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/3134c311-2065-4cb5-884f-2762a32c46a8.png","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"03abb482-df54-4e84-8dbc-02bd3e9f3d31","title":"Mockingbird Liasion Officer","employer":"Luton Borough Council","department":"","location":"Luton","locationType":3,"description":"<div>\n<p></p>\n<dl>\n<dt>Job number</dt>\n<dd>LBC03821</dd>\n<dt>Contract Type</dt>\n<dd>Fixed Term / Secondment</dd>\n<dt>Posting End Date</dt>\n<dd>17 June 2025</dd>\n<dt>Job Area</dt>\n<dd>Children's Social Care</dd>\n</dl>\n<p></p>\n<h2>About the job</h2>\n<p></p>\n<p><strong>Salary: £41,511 - £44,711 a year pro rata plus £963 essential car user allowance (subject to criteria)<br>Hours per week: 18.5<br>Contract type: Fixed-term for 1 year</strong></p>\n<p><strong>This 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.</strong></p>\n<p>Luton Borough Council has partnered with The Fostering Network to deliver the Mockingbird Family Model. This is an extended family model that aims to improve the stability of fostering placements and strengthen the relationships between carers, children and young people, fostering services and birth families.</p>\n<p>This is a vital new role where you’ll collaborate with key partners to develop the understanding and commitment needed to sustain the Mockingbird Model. The Liaison Worker will have a lead on identifying Foster Carers to the constellation, and work with families in the constellation to create an extended family community for children and young people.</p>\n<p>You’ll provide effective communication about the offer and work of the Mockingbird Constellation and ensure that the Fostering and social work teams work effectively with the constellation and Hub Carer.</p>\n<p><strong>Please note this role does not attract sponsorship.</strong></p>\n<p></p>\n<h2>About you</h2>\n<p></p>\n<p>You are a passionate and experienced social work professional, bringing substantial post-qualifying expertise in fostering and child and family social work. With a deep understanding of the needs of young people in care, you have developed a high level of competence in the fostering field, aligning your practice with national standards and best practice guidance.</p>\n<p>Your skills and knowledge will help to support/supervise the hub foster carer to arrange support groups, activities and coffee mornings for the other foster carers/children in the constellation. You will need to have a good understanding of the challenges that foster carers face and have experience of working directly with children who have experienced trauma, attachment challenges, and associated disorders, and you bring both empathy and insight to your approach.</p>\n<p>A skilled communicator, you’re able to present complex reports and deliver impactful presentations tailored to a range of audiences. You thrive in collaborative environments, contributing to team-based problem-solving with a solution-focused mindset.</p>\n<p>Building meaningful relationships is at the heart of your work—whether with children, carers, or colleagues—and your ability to engage people from all backgrounds is one of your key strengths.</p>\n<p>You hold a DipSW, CQSW, or an equivalent recognised qualification in social work, and you are registered with Social Work England.</p>\n<p></p>\n<h2>About us</h2>\n<p></p>\n<p>Our ambitious <strong>Luton 2040 Vision </strong>– 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.</p>\n<p>The 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?</p>\n<p><span>We welcome applications from all sections of the community and are committed to developing a workforce that reflects the diversity of our borough</span></p>\n<p></p>\n<h2>Application process</h2>\n<p></p>\n<p><strong>Because 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.</strong></p>\n<p></p>\n<h2>Additional information</h2>\n<p></p>\n<p>We offer a range of excellent staff benefits which include:<br><br></p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<strong>From 25 to 32 days’ annual leave:</strong><span> </span>linked to length of service and grade</li>\n<li>\n<strong>Buying annual leave scheme:<span> </span></strong>buy up to 20 days additional annual leave</li>\n<li>\n<strong>Career Pathways:</strong><span> </span>step up in your career or move into a specialist area</li>\n<li>\n<strong>Pension scheme:<span> </span></strong>with generous employer contributions of up to<span> </span>20.2 per cent (at July 2023) and 3x salary death in service grant</li>\n<li>\n<strong>Generous relocation package:<span> </span></strong>up to £8,000 (subject to eligibility)</li>\n<li>\n<strong>Employee Assistance Programme:</strong><span> </span>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>\n<strong>Work/life balance:</strong><span> </span>flexible working options including working from home where possible. W<span>e welcome requests for flexible working arrangements including part-time hours and alternative working patterns</span>\n</li>\n<li>\n<strong>Training and support:<span> </span></strong>unlimited access to development courses, mentoring and support and clear career pathways</li>\n<li>\n<strong>Staff offers:</strong><span> </span>includes discounts on your MOT, gym and fitness, restaurants and salons</li>\n<li>\n<strong>Arriva Travel Club:</strong><span> </span>great value savings on local bus travel</li>\n<li>\n<strong>Friday Funday Socials -</strong><span> </span>One Friday every 2 months where we encourage our staff to get together to socialise after work</li>\n</ul>\n<p></p>\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=1514278&ptId=11362\">download: Mockingbird Liaison Worker JD.pdf</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"https://emea3.recruitmentplatform.com/tlk/pages/fo/download_job_file.jsp?ID=PSKFK026203F3VBQB686G8N7P&nDocumentID=1514279&ptId=11362\">download: Luton_Values_Flyer.pdf</a></li>\n</ul>\n</div>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"41511 - 44711 GBP / year","publishDate":"2025-06-04T01:00:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-06-17T22:59:59.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/3d618ce2-88d6-4e27-9337-01725a302448.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"4fef41ab-7b63-41d7-9b50-434f00a0ffed","title":"School Crossing Patrol","employer":"Luton Borough Council","department":"","location":"Beechwood Road, infant school entrance","locationType":3,"description":"<div>\n<p></p>\n<dl>\n<dt>Job number</dt>\n<dd>LBC03870</dd>\n<dt>Contract Type</dt>\n<dd>Permanent</dd>\n<dt>Posting End Date</dt>\n<dd>12 June 2025</dd>\n<dt>Job Area</dt>\n<dd>Education Support</dd>\n</dl>\n<p></p>\n<h2>About the job</h2>\n<p></p>\n<p><strong> Salary: £24,027 a year pro rata (plus real living wage supplement)</strong><br><strong>Hours per week: various</strong><br><strong>Contract type: Permanent</strong></p>\n<p>Are you reliable, safety-conscious, and community-minded? Do you enjoy working outdoors and making a real difference in people’s lives? Luton Council is looking for dedicated individuals to join our team of <strong>School Crossing Patrol Officers</strong> — helping children and families cross the road safely on their way to and from school.</p>\n<p><strong>Locations</strong></p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<strong>Pastures way</strong> 08.25 - 09.15 15.10 -15.50</li>\n<li>\n<strong>Icknield</strong> 08.15 - 09.00 - 15.10 - 15.45</li>\n<li>\n<strong>Leagrave High 1<sup>st</sup> St Pastures Way</strong> 08.10 - 08.50 - 15.10 - 15.50</li>\n<li>\n<strong>Leagrave High 2<sup>nd</sup> St Pastures Way</strong> 08.10 - 08.50 - 15.10 - 15.50</li>\n<li>\n<strong>Hitchin Rd Stopsley Juniors</strong> 08.20 - 09.05 - 15.10 - 15.55</li>\n<li>\n<strong>Lewsey Road/Lime Avenue</strong> 08.10 - 09.00 - 14.45 - 15.40</li>\n<li>\n<strong>Calverton Road</strong> 08.25 - 09.00 - 15.20 - 15.50</li>\n<li>\n<strong>St Elthelbert/William Austin</strong> 08.15 -09.05 - 15.05 - 15.50</li>\n<li>\n<strong>Kinross Crescent / Parklea Primary</strong> 08.00 - 08.40 - 14.45 - 15.20</li>\n<li>\n<strong>Downside Primary School/Chaul End lane</strong> 08.25 - 09.10 - 15.50 - 15.50</li>\n</ul>\n<p><strong>What You’ll Do:</strong></p>\n<ul>\n<li>Ensure the safe crossing of school children and other pedestrians at designated crossing points.</li>\n<li>Be a visible, friendly, and reassuring presence in the community.</li>\n<li>Make independent decisions to prevent risks and maintain public safety.</li>\n<li>Follow set procedures to deliver a consistent, high-quality service.</li>\n</ul>\n<p><strong>Please note this role does not attract sponsorship.</strong></p>\n<p></p>\n<h2>About you</h2>\n<p></p>\n<p><strong>What You’ll Need:</strong></p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<strong>Excellent Communication Skills</strong> – You’ll interact with children, parents, and members of the public of all ages </li>\n<li>\n<strong>Strong Initiative & Teamwork</strong> – Confident working alone, but also able to collaborate with colleagues and supervisors when needed.</li>\n<li>\n<strong>Reliability</strong> – You must be able to stick to strict timetables and procedures without constant supervision.</li>\n<li>\n<strong>Vigilance</strong> – Able to identify potential hazards and take prompt action to ensure the safety of all road users.</li>\n<li>\n<strong>Awareness of Equality</strong> – Understand and identify different types of discrimination and treat everyone fairly and respectfully.</li>\n</ul>\n<p><strong>Why Work With Us?</strong></p>\n<ul>\n<li>Be part of a supportive, inclusive team.</li>\n<li>Enjoy a rewarding role with real purpose and community impact.</li>\n<li>Receive full training and uniform.</li>\n<li>Ideal for anyone looking for part-time work during school terms.</li>\n</ul>\n<p><strong>Make every journey to school safer.</strong> Apply today and become a valued part of Luton’s community!</p>\n<p><em>Luton Council is committed to diversity, equality, and inclusion in the workplace.</em></p>\n<p></p>\n<h2>About us</h2>\n<p></p>\n<p>Our ambitious<span> </span><strong>Luton 2040 Vision</strong><span> </span>– 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.</p>\n<p>The 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?</p>\n<p><span>We welcome applications from all sections of the community and are committed to developing a workforce that reflects the diversity of our borough</span></p>\n<p></p>\n<h2>Application Process</h2>\n<p></p>\n<p><strong>Because 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.<br><br></strong><span>On occasions, we may close a vacancy early due to a very high number of applications being received.</span><strong><br></strong></p>\n<p></p>\n<h2>Benefits</h2>\n<p></p>\n<p>We offer a range of excellent staff benefits which include:<br><br>- From 25 to 32 days’ annual leave: linked to length of service and grade<br>- Buying annual leave scheme: buy up to 20 days additional annual leave<br>- Career Pathways: step up in your career or move into a specialist area<br>- Pension scheme: with generous employer contributions of up to 20.2 per cent (at July 2023) and 3x salary death in service grant<br>- Generous relocation package: up to £8,000 (subject to eligibility)<br>- 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<br>- 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<br>- Training and support: unlimited access to development courses, mentoring and support and clear career pathways<br>- Staff offers: includes discounts on your MOT, gym and fitness, restaurants and salons<br>- Arriva Travel Club: great value savings on local bus travel</p>\n<p></p>\n<h2>How to apply</h2>\n<p></p>\n<p>We 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!<br><br>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></p>\n<p></p>\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=1541189&ptId=11363\">download: School Crossing Patrol JD&PS.pdf</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"https://emea3.recruitmentplatform.com/tlk/pages/fo/download_job_file.jsp?ID=PSKFK026203F3VBQB686G8N7P&nDocumentID=1541190&ptId=11363\">download: Luton_Values_Flyer.pdf</a></li>\n</ul>\n</div>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"24027 GBP / year","publishDate":"2025-06-04T01:00:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-06-12T22:59:59.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/b464f33f-b999-451e-bba3-d3e7c058dfc6.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"e79cf2c1-9466-41b4-9eb6-244247ed9880","title":"Music Tutor – Percussion (Evenings)","employer":"Luton Borough Council","department":"","location":"Queen Elizabeth School","locationType":3,"description":"<div>\n<p></p>\n<dl>\n<dt>Job number</dt>\n<dd>LBC03926</dd>\n<dt>Contract Type</dt>\n<dd>Permanent</dd>\n<dt>Posting End Date</dt>\n<dd>10 June 2025</dd>\n<dt>Job Area</dt>\n<dd>Education (not schools)</dd>\n</dl>\n<p></p>\n<h2>About the job</h2>\n<p></p>\n<p><strong>Salary: £2,286 a year </strong><br><strong>Hours per week: 2</strong><br><strong>Contract type: Permanent</strong></p>\n<p>Are you a passionate percussionist with the ability to inspire the next generation of musicians? Luton Council’s Music Service is looking for a talented and dedicated Percussion Tutor to lead, teach, and energise our young performers.</p>\n<p><strong>What You’ll Do:</strong></p>\n<ul>\n<li>Deliver high-quality tuition in both tuned and untuned percussion, from beginner to advanced level.</li>\n<li>Conduct and direct a variety of percussion ensembles, developing group performance and musicianship.</li>\n<li>Communicate effectively with pupils, parents, and staff, ensuring clear progress and engagement.</li>\n<li>Manage your teaching schedule efficiently within agreed working hours.</li>\n<li>Contribute to a vibrant, inclusive music education environment where all students feel valued.</li>\n</ul>\n<p><strong>Please note this role does not attract sponsorship.</strong></p>\n<p></p>\n<h2>About you</h2>\n<p></p>\n<p><strong>What We’re Looking For:</strong></p>\n<ul>\n<li>Experience teaching percussion across a range of abilities and styles.</li>\n<li>Demonstrable knowledge of instrumental technique and a broad repertoire.</li>\n<li>A relevant professional qualification or proven success in music education.</li>\n<li>Awareness of equality and diversity issues, with a commitment to inclusive practice.</li>\n<li>Ability to recognise and challenge discrimination in service delivery.</li>\n</ul>\n<p>Desirable:</p>\n<ul>\n<li>Flexibility to work outside evening hours (by agreement with the Operations Manager).</li>\n<li>Enthusiastic, reliable, and committed to delivering excellence in music education.</li>\n</ul>\n<p>Join a supportive team at the heart of Luton’s vibrant cultural life and make a real impact through music.</p>\n<p><strong>Apply now to become part of Luton’s musical future.</strong></p>\n<p><strong> </strong></p>\n<p></p>\n<h2>About us</h2>\n<p></p>\n<p>Our ambitious<span> </span><strong>Luton 2040 Vision</strong><span> </span>– 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.</p>\n<p>The 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?</p>\n<p><span>We welcome applications from all sections of the community and are committed to developing a workforce that reflects the diversity of our borough</span></p>\n<p></p>\n<h2>Application Process</h2>\n<p></p>\n<p><strong>Because 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.<br><br></strong><span>On occasions, we may close a vacancy early due to a very high number of applications being received.</span><strong><br></strong></p>\n<p></p>\n<h2>Benefits</h2>\n<p></p>\n<p>We offer a range of excellent staff benefits which include:<br><br>- From 25 to 32 days’ annual leave: linked to length of service and grade<br>- Buying annual leave scheme: buy up to 20 days additional annual leave<br>- Career Pathways: step up in your career or move into a specialist area<br>- Pension scheme: with generous employer contributions of up to 20.2 per cent (at July 2023) and 3x salary death in service grant<br>- Generous relocation package: up to £8,000 (subject to eligibility)<br>- 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<br>- 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<br>- Training and support: unlimited access to development courses, mentoring and support and clear career pathways<br>- Staff offers: includes discounts on your MOT, gym and fitness, restaurants and salons<br>- Arriva Travel Club: great value savings on local bus travel</p>\n<p></p>\n<h2>How to apply</h2>\n<p></p>\n<p>We 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!<br><br>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></p>\n<p></p>\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=1544029&ptId=11365\">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=1544033&ptId=11365\">download: LYCB Percussion Tutor May 2025 JD&PS.pdf</a></li>\n</ul>\n</div>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"2286 GBP / year","publishDate":"2025-06-04T01:00:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-06-10T22:59:59.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/db10bd47-2306-41a5-bdd1-b974433ef620.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"d6887e22-3f7b-46c0-bb0a-de5522678d91","title":"Vehicle Technician","employer":"Luton Borough Council","department":"","location":"Central Depot","locationType":3,"description":"<div>\n<p></p>\n<dl>\n<dt>Job number</dt>\n<dd>LBC03866</dd>\n<dt>Contract Type</dt>\n<dd>Permanent</dd>\n<dt>Posting End Date</dt>\n<dd>17 June 2025</dd>\n<dt>Job Area</dt>\n<dd>Transport</dd>\n</dl>\n<p></p>\n<h2>About the job</h2>\n<p></p>\n<p><strong>Salary: £35,235 - £37,938 a year</strong><br><strong>Hours per week: 37</strong><br><strong>Contract type: Permanent</strong></p>\n<p>We are looking for a Vehicle Technician to join our Fleet Transport team. You’ll be required to complete a comprehensive range of technical, technological and mechanical multi-skilled work including diagnosing, inspecting, servicing and repair of vehicles, plant and specialist equipment in a safe, efficient and economical manner, following current legislation, Luton Council’s maintenance policy and all relevant Health & Safety policies.</p>\n<p>You will have the opportunity to work on a variety of different vehicles used across the Council. A tool allowance of £762.03 a year is eligible for this role and also unsociable hours payment (to be confirmed).</p>\n<p><strong>Please note this role does not attract sponsorship.</strong></p>\n<p></p>\n<h2>About you</h2>\n<p></p>\n<p>The ideal candidate will have demonstrable experience of diagnosing, repairing and maintaining a range of heavy and light commercial vehicles and plant equipment. You’ll need to be able to communicate effectively with others, including persuading and influencing customers and members of the public, ensuring you give clear instructions, advice, information and estimates of time and costs both verbally and in writing.</p>\n<p>Some experience of supervision within a workshop repair, maintenance facility or similar is essential. You must have knowledge of the application and practice of Health & Safety legislation within a vehicle maintenance and repair environment.</p>\n<p>A City and Guilds Full Technological Certificate, NVQ L3 or equivalent experience and training is essential, as well as a Category C driving license.</p>\n<p><span><span>This is a public facing role so you’ll need to show off your fluency in speaking and writing English</span></span></p>\n<p></p>\n<h2>About us</h2>\n<p></p>\n<p>Our ambitious<span> </span><strong>Luton 2040 Vision</strong><span> </span>– 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.</p>\n<p>The 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?</p>\n<p><span>We welcome applications from all sections of the community and are committed to developing a workforce that reflects the diversity of our borough</span></p>\n<p></p>\n<h2>Application Process</h2>\n<p></p>\n<p><span>On occasions, we may close a vacancy early due to a very high number of applications being received.</span><strong><br></strong></p>\n<p></p>\n<h2>Benefits</h2>\n<p></p>\n<p>We offer a range of excellent staff benefits which include:<br><br>- From 25 to 32 days’ annual leave: linked to length of service and grade<br>- Buying annual leave scheme: buy up to 20 days additional annual leave<br>- Career Pathways: step up in your career or move into a specialist area<br>- Pension scheme: with generous employer contributions of up to 20.2 per cent (at July 2023) and 3x salary death in service grant<br>- Generous relocation package: up to £8,000 (subject to eligibility)<br>- 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<br>- 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<br>- Training and support: unlimited access to development courses, mentoring and support and clear career pathways<br>- Staff offers: includes discounts on your MOT, gym and fitness, restaurants and salons<br>- Arriva Travel Club: great value savings on local bus travel</p>\n<p></p>\n<h2>How to apply</h2>\n<p></p>\n<p>We 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!<br><br>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></p>\n<p></p>\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=1516995&ptId=11364\">download: lbc00530_vehicle_technician_jd (2).pdf</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"https://emea3.recruitmentplatform.com/tlk/pages/fo/download_job_file.jsp?ID=PSKFK026203F3VBQB686G8N7P&nDocumentID=1516996&ptId=11364\">download: Luton_Values_Flyer.pdf</a></li>\n</ul>\n</div>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"35235 - 37938 GBP / year","publishDate":"2025-06-04T01:00:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-06-17T22:59:59.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/e43abdbd-fe29-4af7-83be-9c99ee0d8d88.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"01cf95c1-0785-42e7-ab02-26c62e5d5a84","title":"Fire Transferee Talentpool","employer":"Hertfordshire County Council","department":"","location":"Hertfordshire","locationType":3,"description":"<br><h4>Fire Transferee Talentpool Apply Now </h4><dl>\n<dt>Job Number</dt>\n<dd> HCC10112 </dd>\n<dt>Location</dt>\n<dd> Hertfordshire </dd>\n<dt>Directorate</dt>\n<dd> Community Protection </dd>\n<dt>Salary Range</dt>\n<dd> Various </dd>\n<dt>Contract Type</dt>\n<dd> Permanent </dd>\n<dt>Full Time/Part Time</dt>\n<dd> Full Time </dd>\n<dt>Closing date</dt>\n<dd> 30-Jun-2035 </dd>\n</dl><h4>Advert Information</h4><p><strong>Wholetime Transfer Opportunities<br></strong><strong>Firefighters, Crew Commanders, Watch Commanders & Station Commanders</strong></p><p>Hertfordshire Fire and Rescue Service is a dynamic and forward looking organisation seeking expressions of interest from substantive and competent Firefighters, Crew Commanders, Watch Commanders, Station Commanders and Fire Control Operators who are interested in transfer opportunities to equivalent roles in Hertfordshire Fire & Rescue Service.</p><p>This opportunity is open to personnel wishing to transfer as fully competent firefighters and fire control operators from:</p><ul>\n<li>Hertfordshire Fire and Rescue OC duty system wishing to transfer to Hertfordshire Fire and Rescue WDS Duty System</li>\n<li>Local Authority Fire and Rescue Service (FRS) WDS</li>\n<li>Local Authority OC FRS wishing to transfer to HFRS OC Duty System</li>\n<li>Ministry of Defence FRS</li>\n<li>UK fire control organisations, including those that fall under a local authority FRS.</li>\n</ul><p>A career in HFRS is wide and varied and offers excellent development opportunities, by joining us you can expect:</p><ul>\n<li>Excellent Career Development</li>\n<li>Salary Exchange for Additional Benefits</li>\n<li>Pension Scheme with Employer Contributions</li>\n<li>Shopping Discounts</li>\n<li>Support Groups & Wellbeing Schemes</li>\n</ul><p>If you are seeking a change and want to play a crucial role in making the communities of Hertfordshire safer, we want to hear from you. </p><p><strong>Selection Process:<br></strong>To view the Job Outlines, please follow the appropriate document link at the bottom of this page.</p><p>Following receipt and review of interest received, we expect to be able to provide further information to interested parties as soon as possible and certainly within the next three months.</p><p><strong>Application & Initial Training:<br></strong>Successful candidates will be required to pass a relevant operational gateway process and complete an Individual Development Plan.</p><p><strong>General Information:<br></strong>These posts are subject to the provision of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974; therefore, successful candidates will be subject to a Standard Disclosure record check.</p><p>Please be advised that travel/relocation costs will not be supported. </p><p><strong><em>Hertfordshire Fire & Rescue Service is proud to be an Equal Opportunities employer and encourage applications from all sectors of the community.  We are particularly interested to hear from underrepresented groups.</em></strong></p><h4>Application Information</h4><p>To apply: Please follow the 'Apply for Job' button at the bottom of the screen. <br><br><strong>As part of the application you will be prompted to provide evidence of your Competency in your current role. Failure to provide this information may result in your application not being processed.</strong><br><br><strong>PLEASE NOTE: </strong>All questions marked with a (red) * are mandatory question and must be answered - you will not be able to submit your application until all mandatory questions have been answered.<br><br><strong>English Fluency:<br>Please Note: </strong>The ability to converse at ease with members of the public and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post.<br><br></p><h4>Available documents</h4><ul>\n<li>Crew Commander Job Outline.pdf</li>\n<li>Firefighter Job Outline.pdf</li>\n<li>Station Commander Job Outline.pdf</li>\n<li>Watch Commander Job Outline.pdf</li>\n</ul><br>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"Various","publishDate":"2025-06-04T00:00:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2035-06-30T22:59:59.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/88195c70-b110-4d39-a89a-0ef38ffbb245.png","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"dd947608-2eab-4094-a26e-9e50b7637570","title":"Early Years Inclusion Advisor","employer":"Hertfordshire County Council","department":"","location":"Hertfordshire","locationType":3,"description":"<br><h4>Early Years Inclusion Advisor Apply Now </h4><dl>\n<dt>Job Number</dt>\n<dd> HCC27931 </dd>\n<dt>Location</dt>\n<dd> Hertfordshire </dd>\n<dt>Directorate</dt>\n<dd> Childrens Services </dd>\n<dt>Salary Range</dt>\n<dd> £37,035 progressing to £40,476 pa pro rata </dd>\n<dt>Contract Type</dt>\n<dd> Permanent </dd>\n<dt>Full Time/Part Time</dt>\n<dd> Full Time </dd>\n<dt>Closing date</dt>\n<dd> 22-Jun-2025 </dd>\n</dl><p><strong>Job Title:</strong> Early Years Inclusion Advisor</p><p><strong>Starting Salary: </strong>£37,035 progressing to £40,476 pa pro rata per annum pro rata – pay award pending</p><p><strong>Hours:</strong> 37.0 (Term Time Only 39 + 6 Weeks)</p><p><strong>Location:</strong></p><p>Based at Farnham House, Stevenage covering North Herts and Stevenage and</p><p>East Herts, Broxbourne, Welwyn & Hatfield;</p><p>Based at Apsley, Hemel Hempstead covering St Albans & Dacorum and Watford, Three Rivers and Hertsmere.</p><p><strong>Contract Type: </strong>Permanent</p><p><strong>Directorate:</strong> Childrens Services</p><p><strong>Are you passionate about inclusive early years education? Do you want to make a real difference in the lives of young children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) across Hertfordshire?</strong></p><h4>About the team</h4><p>We are seeking a dedicated and knowledgeable <strong>Early Years Inclusion Advisor</strong> to join our dynamic <strong>Early Years SEND Service</strong>. We ensure the educational and developmental progress of children (0-7), with a range of SEN/D and additional needs, is met in line with the Hertfordshire Special Educational Needs and Disability (SEND) Strategy and HCC strategic objectives.</p><h4>About the role</h4><p>As an Early Years Inclusion Advisor, you will play a key role in supporting early years practitioners (predominately those working in nursery and reception classes) to develop inclusive environments that meet the needs of children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND). You will be responsible for building strong, collaborative relationships across a defined geographical area. You will provide proactive, place-based support through visits, local forums, and targeted development work. Your role will focus on strengthening inclusive practice, identifying emerging needs, and supporting settings to embed sustainable SEND strategies. The role is both strategic and hands-on, helping to build capacity across the sector and improve outcomes for children.<br><br>You will work closely with educators, families, and local services to ensure that children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) receive the support they need to thrive. You will provide advice and support to practitioners on inclusive practice, targeted interventions, strategies and reasonable adjustments in line with the SEND Code of Practice (2015). The role will involve a mixture of in-person meetings, workshops and training, online drop-in sessions, advice line calls and triage consultations.<br><br>You will deliver training, coaching, and mentoring to early years practitioners and parents/carers to enhance their confidence and knowledge in supporting children with SEND. You will work with internal and external services, alongside professionals and families, to ensure coordinated support where parents’ voices shape planning and decisions. You will also support settings with applications for Early Years SEND Inclusion Funding (SENIF) and monitor the effectiveness of inclusion strategies and interventions, using data and feedback to inform continuous improvement.<br><br>This role is vital in ensuring that:</p><ul>\n<li>Children with SEND are identified early and supported effectively.</li>\n<li>Early years settings are confident and capable in delivering inclusive education.</li>\n<li>Families feel supported, informed, and empowered.</li>\n<li>Hertfordshire continues to lead in inclusive early years practice.</li>\n</ul><h4>About you</h4><p>We are looking for a passionate and experienced professional who is committed to improving outcomes for young children with SEND. The ideal candidate will bring a blend of practical experience, strategic insight, and a collaborative mindset.</p><p>Essential Criteria:</p><ul>\n<li>Hold a relevant qualification in Early Years, Education, or SEND (ideally Level 6), or demonstrate extensive equivalent experience.</li>\n<li>Recent hands-on experience in an Early Years setting supporting children with SEND, including delivering interventions in roles such as practitioner, SENCo, teacher, manager, or advisor.</li>\n<li>A strong commitment to helping children and families achieve the best possible outcomes.</li>\n<li>A confident and knowledgeable practitioner who can offer sound advice, ask the right questions, and support others with empathy and professionalism.</li>\n<li>A team player who thrives in multi-agency environments and can navigate sensitive conversations with compassion and clarity.</li>\n<li>Ability to work flexibly, manage your own dairy and travel across a wide geographical area - you will need to have a full UK driver’s license and access to a vehicle.</li>\n</ul><p>Desirable Criteria:</p><ul>\n<li>Experience designing and delivering training or workshops in Early Years settings.</li>\n<li>Comfortable leading professional development sessions, with support provided during induction.</li>\n<li>Early Years Qualified Teacher Status (EYTS) would be a highly valued asset</li>\n</ul><p>Hertfordshire County Council is committed to ensuring that every new team member feels a sense of belonging from day one. We offer continuous learning opportunities and a wide range of benefits. If you have the experience and passion to be a key part of our Early Years SEND Team, we would love to hear from you.</p><p>This job role is within the Health and Social Care Services, level HSC10 job profile. Please locate this via:</p><p><strong>Job profiles - Health and social care</strong></p><p>To hear more about this opportunity please contact Laura.Wilson@hertfordshire.gov.uk for an informal discussion about the role.</p><p><strong>Interview Date: 1st July</strong></p><p><strong>Benefits of working for us</strong></p><h4>How to apply</h4><p>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.</p><h4>Additional information</h4><p><em>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.</em></p><p><strong>Disability Confident</strong><br>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.</p><p><strong>Safeguarding</strong><br>This role has been identified as requiring a Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check.</p><p><strong>Driving required</strong><br>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.</p><p><strong>English Fluency</strong><br>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.</p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£37,035 progressing to £40,476 pa pro rata","publishDate":"2025-06-04T00:00:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-06-22T22:59:59.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/30c7fe30-f6e0-4a06-be75-5bc94687cb89.png","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"7494a575-daff-47e2-b1d8-23b6ad596ecd","title":"Equipment Officer","employer":"Hertfordshire County Council","department":"","location":"Welwyn Garden City","locationType":3,"description":"<br><h4>Equipment Officer Apply Now </h4> Mundells, Welwyn Garden City <dl>\n<dt>Job Number</dt>\n<dd> HCC27995 </dd>\n<dt>Location</dt>\n<dd> Welwyn Garden City </dd>\n<dt>Directorate</dt>\n<dd> Adult Care Services </dd>\n<dt>Salary Range</dt>\n<dd> £30,559 progressing to £33,366 </dd>\n<dt>Contract Type</dt>\n<dd> Permanent </dd>\n<dt>Full Time/Part Time</dt>\n<dd> Full Time </dd>\n<dt>Closing date</dt>\n<dd> 11-Jun-2025 </dd>\n</dl><p><strong>Job Title:</strong> Equipment Officer<br><strong>Starting Salary:</strong> £30,559 progressing to £33,366 per annum (pro rata for part time) – pay award pending <br><strong>Hours:</strong> 37<br><strong>Location:</strong> Welwyn Garden City<br><strong>Contract Type:</strong> Permanent<br><strong>Directorate:</strong> Adult Care Services</p><h4>About the team</h4><p>As an Equipment Officer, you will be part of our Specials Clinical Team within Hertfordshire Equipment Service to help maintain, refurbish, and deliver specialist equipment for children and adults with complex needs. You’ll ensure quality and safety standards while working in a fast-paced environment.</p><p>A key part of the role is recycling and reusing warehouse stock to ensure cost-effective equipment provision. Reporting to the Special Technical Operations Officer, you'll be part of a dedicated team making a real difference.</p><p>This role will suit someone who is organised, detail-oriented, can problem solve and passionate about helping others. </p><h4>About the role</h4><p>Equipment Officers manage workloads via the HES internal system (ELMS), following build specifications set by prescribing professionals. They ensure all equipment is mechanically safe, with daily documentation and image uploads to ELMS.</p><p>Responsibilities include checking, refurbishing, and repairing returned equipment for recycling, conducting stock checks, and ordering new items. You’ll liaise with company reps, therapists, clients, and families, working closely with HES teams to ensure smooth service delivery.</p><p>Training is essential, with internal and external sessions helping you achieve technical competency across various equipment types. You’ll also conduct repairs both in-house and in the community, including client homes, schools, and other settings.</p><h4>About you</h4><p><strong>Essential:</strong></p><ul>\n<li>Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook; confident using new IT systems and software</li>\n<li>Practical experience in assembling, maintaining, and repairing specialist equipment for children and adults</li>\n<li>Comfortable working at varying heights, standing for extended periods, and operating in warehouse and community settings</li>\n<li>Ability to safely lift and carry items within manual handling guidelines</li>\n<li>Strong initiative, able to work independently and as part of a team</li>\n<li>Meticulous approach to work with excellent daily task prioritisation skills</li>\n<li>Process-driven mindset with attention to detail</li>\n<li>Driving licence</li>\n<li>DBS check required (to be conducted post-interview)</li>\n</ul><p><strong>Desirable:</strong></p><ul>\n<li>Excellent customer service and communication skills</li>\n<li>Awareness of the importance of recycling equipment and its benefits to the service</li>\n<li>Knowledge of health and safety regulations, LOLER standards, and risk assessment</li>\n</ul><p>This is an opportunity to play a vital role in providing essential equipment to Hertfordshire residents. The role is both challenging and rewarding, allowing you to make a positive impact on service delivery.</p><p>You’ll have access to supervision and work closely with various teams within HES, ensuring seamless collaboration and service excellence.</p><p><em>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.</em></p><p>This job role is within the Community Services, level COM8 job profile. Please locate this via:</p><p>Job profiles - Community services</p><p>To hear more about this opportunity please contact Julia Raine julia.raine@hertfordshire.gov.uk for an informal discussion about the role.</p><p>Interview Date: TBC</p><p>If we receive enough applications prior to the closing date we reserve the right to close the job advert early.</p><p>Benefits of working for us</p><h4>How to apply</h4><p>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. </p><h4>Additional information</h4><p><strong>Disability Confident</strong><br>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.</p><p><strong>Safeguarding</strong><br>This role has been identified as requiring a Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check.</p><p><strong>Driving required</strong><br>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.</p><p><strong>English Fluency</strong><br>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.</p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£30,559 progressing to £33,366","publishDate":"2025-06-04T00:00:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-06-11T22:59:59.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/c93505e7-46a1-40c5-be6b-a45792636bd2.png","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"e190ea49-4c7c-451e-b0ce-c41bcc4a22b4","title":"Safeguarding Practitioner","employer":"Hertfordshire County Council","department":"","location":"Stevenage","locationType":3,"description":"<br><h4>Safeguarding Practitioner Apply Now </h4><dl>\n<dt>Job Number</dt>\n<dd> HCC28091 </dd>\n<dt>Location</dt>\n<dd> Stevenage </dd>\n<dt>Directorate</dt>\n<dd> Adult Care Services </dd>\n<dt>Salary Range</dt>\n<dd> £37,035 progressing to £40,476 </dd>\n<dt>Contract Type</dt>\n<dd> Permanent </dd>\n<dt>Full Time/Part Time</dt>\n<dd> Full Time </dd>\n<dt>Closing date</dt>\n<dd> 22-Jun-2025 </dd>\n</dl><p><strong>Job Title:</strong> Safeguarding Practitioner<br><strong>Starting Salary:</strong> £37,035 progressing to £40,476 per annum  – pay award pending + £1k welcome payment, relocation & car lease schemes (terms apply) <br><strong>Hours:</strong> 37 hours per week<br><strong>Location:</strong> Stevenage<br><strong>Contract Type:</strong> Permanent<br><strong>Directorate:</strong> Adult Care Services</p><h4>About the team</h4><p>Join our diverse and inclusive Adult Safeguarding team, to deliver our vision to the people of Hertfordshire, so that they feel well informed about what support available to them and how they can lead safe, happy, and healthier lives in a way they choose. </p><p>This is an opportunity for change, and development of knowledge and skills in Safeguarding.<br><br>Our dynamic team are looking for Safeguarding Practitioners to join us to contribute effectively and professionally to the work of the specialist Adult Safeguarding team, to fulfil Hertfordshire County Council’s Adult Safeguarding responsibilities in line with Section 42 of the Care Act and working within Hertfordshire safeguarding frameworks. The values and principles of Making Safeguarding Personal are intrinsic to the operations of the team.</p><h4>About the role</h4><p>You’ll be informed by the principles of personalisation, ensuring our safeguarding responses and actions are person-centred and, as far as possible, put people in control of their lives. Your practice will be responsive, inclusive and community-based, working to ensure the service we provide is effective, efficient and delivers positive and personal outcomes for the citizens of Hertfordshire.</p><p>Responding to safeguarding concerns raised, you’ll make sure there’s an effective plan to keep people safe (in a way that’s reasonable and acceptable to the person). You’ll gather relevant information to support decision making and seek and record the views of adult at risk. Where needed, you’ll undertake capacity assessments / best interest decisions and you’ll work to mitigate risk to the person. You’ll contribute to strategy discussions or meetings and may be required to lead investigations and contribute to case conferences</p><p>Partnership working is key to the role.</p><p>It will be an opportunity for you to develop knowledge and partnership links in a lead area</p><h4>About you</h4><p>Essential:</p><ul>\n<li>Registered with Social Work England</li>\n<li>Social Work qualification</li>\n<li>Relevant knowledge of the Care Act</li>\n</ul><p>You can bring your authentic self in an environment where you will be supported to reach your fullest potential in a specialist role of Safeguarding Adults in Hertfordshire, developing self, working in partnership, and engaging in lead area work. </p><p><em>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.</em></p><p>This job role is within the Health and Social Care Services, level HSC10 job profile. Please locate this via:</p><p>Job profiles - Health and social care</p><p>To hear more about this opportunity please contact kubashnee.moodley@hertfordshire.gov.uk for an informal discussion about the role.</p><p>Interview Date: week commencing 30 June 2025</p><p>Benefits of working for us</p><h4>How to apply</h4><p>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. </p><h4>Additional information</h4><p><strong>Disability Confident</strong><br>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.</p><p><strong>Safeguarding</strong><br>This role has been identified as requiring a Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check.</p><p><strong>Driving required</strong><br>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.</p><p><strong>English Fluency</strong><br>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.</p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£37,035 progressing to £40,476","publishDate":"2025-06-04T00:00:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-06-22T22:59:59.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/77946d08-4752-41d3-ad00-f85565ac3b9d.png","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"3aef2ce9-427a-4cde-b23e-aeefd79d52af","title":"Customer Service Supervisor Hemel Hempstead","employer":"Hertfordshire County Council","department":"","location":"Hemel Hempstead","locationType":3,"description":"<br><h4>Customer Service Supervisor Hemel Hempstead Apply Now </h4> Hertfordshire Libraries & Heritage Services <dl>\n<dt>Job Number</dt>\n<dd> HCC27927 </dd>\n<dt>Location</dt>\n<dd> Hemel Hempstead </dd>\n<dt>Directorate</dt>\n<dd> Resources </dd>\n<dt>Salary Range</dt>\n<dd> £26,835 </dd>\n<dt>Contract Type</dt>\n<dd> Fixed Term </dd>\n<dt>Full Time/Part Time</dt>\n<dd> Full Time </dd>\n<dt>Closing date</dt>\n<dd> 12-Jun-2025 </dd>\n</dl><p><strong>Job Title:</strong> Customer Service Supervisor Hemel Hempstead<br><strong>Starting Salary:</strong> £26,835 pay award pending<br><strong>Hours:</strong> 37.0<br><strong>Location:</strong> Hemel Hempstead<br><strong>Contract Type:</strong> Fixed Term End Date- 9th November 2025<br><strong>Directorate:</strong> Resources</p><h4>About the team</h4><p>Do you want to make a difference in the community and help people to enrich their lives, whilst progressing in a whole new career? Then apply for a job with Hertfordshire Libraries.</p><p>This is an exciting opportunity to take on the role of being a Customer Service Supervisor at a busy library within a thriving community.</p><p>Based with The Forum, run by Dacorum Borough Council, Hemel Hempstead library is open to the public seven days a week. The library is home to a CreatorSpace, offering a range of technologies.</p><p>Hemel Hempstead Library also supports Adeyfield, Bovingdon, Kings Langley and Leverstock Green Libraries.</p><p>As part of the local management team, you will be responsible for the delivery and promotion of all frontline services in Hemel Hempstead Library, ensuring high standards of customer service are maintained at all times.</p><p>Staff working at Hemel Hempstead Library benefit from access to an annual parking permit for £40 per annum, allowing use of Watergardens carpark 7 days a week.</p><h4>About the role</h4><p>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. Our service points include small village libraries, town and city libraries, and performing arts libraries. Hertfordshire Libraries exists to help people to live better lives for longer.</p><p>As a Customer Service Supervisor, you will actively supervise a large public facing team, as well as the daily operations of the library. Responsibilities include managing staff appraisals, timetabling, training, and development.</p><p><strong>Managing and leading</strong> a large team of front of house staff, including recruitment, ensuring equality of access for all customers and contributing to the recruitment and training of volunteers.</p><p><strong>Development of staff </strong>by carrying out regular reviews and performance and development meetings, identifying training needs and supporting development opportunities.</p><p><strong>Frontline service delivery </strong>including timetabling staff in all roles, supporting the Library Manager and ensuring adequate health, safety and security provision in all areas of the library</p><p><strong>Area Support</strong> working with the Area Management Team, other LHS colleagues and act as senior on duty in own library and others if required</p><p>To support the delivery of the Inspiring Libraries Strategy for Hertfordshire Libraries by ensuring that all staff actively promote the library to customers as:</p><ul>\n<li>a hub for community information and activities</li>\n<li>a place where they can access and benefit from digital technology</li>\n<li>a gateway to reading, information and wellbeing</li>\n</ul><h4>About you</h4><p>Essential</p><ul>\n<li>Experience, or knowledge in, delivering a high level of customer service and resolving customer queries</li>\n<li>Ability to successfully supervise a team, using a collaboration and delegation to achieve aims</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>Skills to support maintaining Health & Safety, Property, and training requirements in the workplace.</li>\n</ul><p>As part of Hemel Hempstead Library local management team, a great opportunity to support the community and contribute to Hertfordshire Libraries Inspiring Libraries Strategy.</p><p><em>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.</em></p><p>This job role is within the Community Services, level COM7 job profile. Please locate this via:</p><p>Job profiles - Community services</p><p>For an informal discussion about the post, please contact Sarah Watt, Library Manager, on 01442 454855 or Ian Pattison, Senior Operations Librarian on 07599 357713.</p><p>Interview Date: 25th June 2025</p><p>Benefits of working for us</p><h4>How to apply</h4><p>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. 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If you do not, your application will be considered as a Fixed Term Contract only.</p><h4>Additional information</h4><p><strong>Disability Confident</strong><br>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.</p><p><strong>English Fluency</strong><br>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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We are looking for a handy person to join our team, who will be working within short break service for adults with various disabilities, staff office areas and other onsite buildings used by staff and people we support.</p><h4>About the role</h4><p>The handy person’s role is to ensure the buildings, outside areas and environments are:</p><ul>\n<li>Meet H&S and HCC requirements</li>\n<li>Well maintained</li>\n<li>Fixtures and fittings are in good order and areas are in good state of decoration</li>\n<li>Residential areas are homely</li>\n</ul><p><strong>Other general job responsibilities:</strong></p><ul>\n<li>Plan and prioritise tasks</li>\n<li>Working from a folder where staff detail jobs required</li>\n<li>Collection of materials for jobs required</li>\n<li>General maintenance such as gardening, decorating, carpentry tasks, putting together furniture, window cleaning, changing lightbulbs and salting grounds during cold weather</li>\n<li>Responding to emergencies during the day</li>\n<li>Use of tools and power tools which are provided</li>\n<li>Working closely with contractors employed by the housing provider</li>\n<li>Reporting and monitoring repairs they are responsible for</li>\n</ul><p>By joining our team, you'll have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on both the people we support and our staff. Your positive, problem-solving attitude will help ensure our environments are always safe, well-maintained, and welcoming.</p><h4>About you</h4><p><strong>Essential:</strong></p><ul>\n<li>Full Driving Licence</li>\n<li>Experience with property maintenance</li>\n</ul><p><strong>Desirable:</strong></p><ul>\n<li>Knowledge of Health and Safety</li>\n<li>Experience of Painting and Decorating</li>\n<li>Experience with furniture building</li>\n<li>Experience working in a social care setting</li>\n</ul><p><em>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.</em></p><p>This job role is within the Operational Services, level OPS2 job profile. Please locate this via:</p><p>Job profiles - Operational services</p><p>To hear more about this opportunity please contact vicki.edwards@hertfordshire.gov.uk for an informal discussion about the role.</p><p>Interview Date: 3 and 4 July 2025</p><p>Benefits of working for us</p><h4>How to apply</h4><p>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. </p><h4>Additional information</h4><p><strong>Disability Confident</strong><br>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.</p><p><strong>Safeguarding</strong><br>This role has been identified as requiring a Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check.</p><p><strong>Driving required</strong><br>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.</p><p><strong>English Fluency</strong><br>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.</p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£23,656 progressing to £23,656","publishDate":"2025-06-03T00:00:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-06-22T22:59:59.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/84385cad-b8eb-4254-a5e0-66ee9c98ffe1.png","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"69684373-ef2a-4b2b-9283-c6cf2b983599","title":"Preparing for Adulthood Practitioner","employer":"Hertfordshire County Council","department":"","location":"Hertfordshire","locationType":3,"description":"<br><h4>Preparing for Adulthood Practitioner Apply Now </h4><dl>\n<dt>Job Number</dt>\n<dd> HCC28017 </dd>\n<dt>Location</dt>\n<dd> Hertfordshire </dd>\n<dt>Directorate</dt>\n<dd> Childrens Services </dd>\n<dt>Salary Range</dt>\n<dd> £30,559 progressing to £33,366 pa </dd>\n<dt>Contract Type</dt>\n<dd> Permanent </dd>\n<dt>Full Time/Part Time</dt>\n<dd> Full Time </dd>\n<dt>Closing date</dt>\n<dd> 15-Jun-2025 </dd>\n</dl><p><strong>Job Title:</strong> Preparing for Adulthood Practitioner<br><strong>Starting Salary:</strong> £30,559 progressing to £33,366 pa per annum  – pay award pending <br><strong>Hours:</strong> 37.0<br><strong>Location:</strong>  Based in Stevenage or Hemel Hempstead with travel countywide<br><strong>Contract Type:</strong> Permanent<br><strong>Directorate:</strong> Childrens Services</p><h4>About the team</h4><p>Do you want to work with young people with additional needs and their families as they move into adulthood? We want you to work in a dynamic creative service, delivering support to the citizens of Hertfordshire.</p><p>0-25 Together Service is a specialist service for disabled children, young people and their families. Our focus is to ensure we support people to make positive decisions in their lives, enabling their independence so that they can take part in their local community.</p><h4>About the role</h4><p>Joining us as a Preparing for Adulthood Practitioner, you’ll be working with young people and their families and carers from the age of 14 to 25. No day is the same. You will manage a caseload and work with a range of professionals involved in a young person’s life.  You will be expected to conduct assessments of their needs in line with relevant legislation and review packages of care, work collaboratively with other professionals include, school, colleges, health professionals and SEND. Therefore, you’ll need to be able to work under pressure and be extremely well organised, taking a pro-active approach to your workload.</p><h4>About you</h4><p>No previous experience is necessary, but you will need knowledge of social care, good communication skills and have a driving licence and access to a vehicle for work purposes. You will also need to be able to work alone and under pressure.</p><p>This is a great opportunity to make a difference to a young person’s life. It is busy and varied role, but an opportunity to help our young people move into adulthood. In return we can offer you excellent benefits and development opportunities</p><p>This job role is within the Health and Social Care Services, level HSC8 job profile. 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