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You will contribute to a fair and effective process for dealing with complaints about members' conduct and help shape ethical governance across the Council.</p>\n<p></p>\n<h2>About you</h2>\n<p></p>\n<p><strong>The Ideal Candidate Will:</strong></p>\n<ul>\n<li>Bring a <strong>diverse perspective</strong> through professional and/or personal experience that differs from current members.</li>\n<li>Demonstrate <strong>strong analytical skills</strong>, clear reasoning, and the ability to make balanced judgements quickly.</li>\n<li>Possess <strong>independence of mind, objectivity and impartiality</strong> in decision-making.</li>\n<li>\n<strong>Reside within the district</strong> and have a commitment to public service.</li>\n<li>Be committed to the <strong>principles of public life</strong> and high standards of probity and integrity.</li>\n<li>Have <strong>excellent interpersonal and communication skills</strong>, with the ability to work cooperatively in a committee setting, applying tact and diplomacy to sensitive matters.</li>\n<li>Be able and willing to <strong>attend meetings</strong> of the Committee and its Sub-Committees as required.</li>\n</ul>\n<p><strong>Desirable (Not Essential) Attributes:</strong></p>\n<ul>\n<li>Experience handling <strong>adversarial or complaints-based matters</strong>, and/or working with or on committees.</li>\n<li>\n<strong>Awareness of the political process</strong> and how local government operates.</li>\n<li>Familiarity with <strong>meeting procedures and protocols</strong>.</li>\n</ul>\n<p><strong>Time Commitment:</strong></p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<strong>Standards Committee</strong> meetings: 2 per year (normally 6:00 PM)</li>\n<li>\n<strong>Sub-Committee</strong> meetings: As required, may be held during the day</li>\n<li>\n<strong>Full Council</strong> meetings: Attendance on a rota basis (6 per year)</li>\n</ul>\n<p></p>\n<h2>Application Process</h2>\n<p></p>\n<p><strong>Interviews for this position are due to take place week beginning 23rd June 2025.</strong></p>\n<p>Please submit a <strong>CV and a supporting statement (no more than 2 A4 pages)</strong> explaining how you meet the essential and desirable criteria listed above. 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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. 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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. 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Luton Council is looking for a <strong>Customer Services Advisor Apprentice</strong> to join our busy frontline team. This is a fantastic opportunity to gain valuable experience while working towards a nationally recognised qualification.</p>\n<p>As a Customer Services Advisor Apprentice, you will be the first point of contact for residents, assisting with enquiries both face-to-face and by telephone. You'll play a key role in delivering excellent customer service, ensuring that every interaction is professional, respectful, and helpful.</p>\n<p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p>\n<ul>\n<li>Deal with public enquiries in a polite and tactful manner.</li>\n<li>Accurately gather and establish facts to resolve problems efficiently.</li>\n<li>Follow procedures and absorb new information quickly.</li>\n<li>Use Windows-based systems confidently; basic keyboard and admin skills required.</li>\n<li>Undertake basic calculations (e.g. adding, subtracting, multiplying, dividing).</li>\n<li>Take concise and accurate interview notes.</li>\n<li>Complete admin tasks including scanning, addressing, and indexing documents.</li>\n<li>Support service delivery during busy periods, which may require adjusted working hours.</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>Some experience in problem solving and information gathering.</li>\n<li>Strong spoken and written English.</li>\n<li>GCSE pass in English & Maths or willingness to work towards this.</li>\n<li>Understanding of the impact of discrimination on service delivery and colleagues.</li>\n<li>Willingness and ability to travel across the Borough when needed.</li>\n<li>Residency in the UK for the past 3 years.</li>\n</ul>\n<p><strong>Why Join Us?</strong></p>\n<ul>\n<li>Gain hands-on experience in a supportive team.</li>\n<li>Study towards a recognised qualification while earning.</li>\n<li>Be part of a council that values inclusivity, respect, and development.</li>\n<li>Develop key skills for a long-term career in customer service or local government.</li>\n</ul>\n<p>If you're committed, friendly, and eager to learn, we want to hear from you!</p>\n<p><strong>Apply today and start your journey with Luton Council.</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>Interviews will take place Monday 30<sup>th</sup> June and Tuesday 1<sup>st</sup> July</strong></p>\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. 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Luton Council is seeking 2 dynamic and experienced professionals to join our leadership team as a <strong>Deputy Head of Service for Family Help.</strong></p>\n<p>In this pivotal role, you will be responsible, as directed by the Head of Service, for shaping and delivering a high-performing, child-centred service that provides early help and protection for vulnerable children and their families across Luton.</p>\n<p>This is an exciting time of rapid change and innovation as we enter a test and learn phase aimed at evaluating service impact and enhancing outcomes. You will work closely with teams and the community to ensure quality assurance, respond to concerns, and monitor key performance indicators. Your leadership will directly influence the strategic direction, standards, and culture of our Family Help and Child Protection teams.</p>\n<p>You will:</p>\n<ul>\n<li>Support the Head of Service in driving service transformation and continuous improvement.</li>\n<li>Champion evidence-based practice and a learning culture to achieve the best outcomes for children and families.</li>\n<li>Play a key role in strategic planning, operational delivery, and community engagement.</li>\n<li>Lead on performance, audit processes, and workforce development to build a skilled, resilient, and sustainable workforce.</li>\n<li>Promote equality, inclusion, and the Council’s commitment to regenerate Luton and improve life chances for all.</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>You are an experienced and forward-thinking leader who is passionate about improving outcomes for children, young people, and their families. You thrive in a dynamic environment and bring strategic vision, emotional intelligence, and a commitment to high-quality service delivery.</p>\n<p>You will have substantial experience of working at a senior level within children’s services, with a strong understanding of the complex needs of children and families in a diverse urban setting. You are confident in leading services through change and are driven by a commitment to continuous improvement and achieving excellence.</p>\n<p>Your expertise will include:</p>\n<ul>\n<li><p><strong>Extensive experience</strong> of leading and managing multi-agency services across the public and voluntary sectors, delivering improvements and innovation.</p></li>\n<li><p><strong>A proven track record</strong> in motivating and performance-managing teams to achieve organisational objectives and positive outcomes for families.</p></li>\n<li><p><strong>Strong background in partnership working</strong>, with the ability to build trusted, professional relationships with internal teams, partners, and the local community.</p></li>\n<li><p><strong>Substantial experience</strong> in engaging children and families, increasing their participation in shaping and improving services.</p></li>\n<li><p><strong>Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills</strong>, with the confidence to influence, negotiate, and challenge constructively at all levels.</p></li>\n<li><p><strong>Sound financial acumen</strong>, with experience in managing large budgets and complex funding streams.</p></li>\n<li><p><strong>In-depth knowledge</strong> of safeguarding, statutory frameworks, and current policy developments impacting children and young people.</p></li>\n<li><p><strong>Excellent analytical skills</strong>, with the ability to audit, critique, and improve practice while maintaining focus on outcomes and compliance</p></li>\n</ul>\n<p>At Luton Council, we are proud to serve one of the most diverse and vibrant communities in the UK. This role offers a unique opportunity to help shape the future of children’s services in Luton — to make a real, lasting difference in the lives of children, young people, and families.</p>\n<p></p>\n<h2>About us</h2>\n<p></p>\n<p>Luton Council has been selected to deliver the government’s Families First for Children Pathfinder programme.</p>\n<p>Luton is one of seven new areas in the second wave to be chosen with the aim of protecting vulnerable children from harm and improving services to help more children stay with their families in safe and loving homes.</p>\n<p>The programme is an amazing opportunity for Luton to shape future social care practice, which includes closer working relationships with our health, police, education and voluntary sector partners.</p>\n<p>Children are at the heart of everything we do in Luton, and we are very proud of the tremendous work that is already taking place together with our partners, including the development of our Family Hubs and working towards making Luton a child-friendly town where our children and young people can grow up feeling happy, healthy and secure.</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=1541365&ptId=11351\">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=1541380&ptId=11351\">download: Deputy Head of Service Family Help JD.pdf</a></li>\n</ul>\n</div>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"58507 - 61745 GBP / year","publishDate":"2025-05-30T01:00:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-06-15T22:59:59.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/a2c36910-98ad-497d-af5e-4ed0995b52c9.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"48cf5eef-fcce-4784-9dd5-92f73d94fd77","title":"Procurement Manager (P00840)","employer":"Welwyn Hatfield Borough Council","department":"","location":"Welwyn Garden City","locationType":3,"description":"<p><strong>Procurement Manager</strong></p><p><strong>(P00840)<br></strong></p><p><strong>Starting salary £49,123pa with potential progression to £52,279pa on achieving designated skills and experience</strong></p><p><strong>37 hours per week (hybrid working)</strong></p><p><br></p><p>We have an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic and motivated professional to <span class=\"single_desc_int_gb_word\">lead the Council’s procurement service</span>.This is an exciting opportunity to oversee and manage procurements for a wide variety of projects and services.</p><p>Reporting to the Assistant Director (Law and Governance) you will be supported by a procurement officer and have a <span class=\"single_desc_int_gb_word\">lead role in progressing procurements for key projects and services</span>.You will provide professional procurement advice to senior officers and Members on all aspects of contracts and procurements. </p><p>This is a hugely rewarding post, as you will lead the procurement service through its continued development by having an influential role in the development and evolution of the Council’s procurement strategy, processes and practices.This requires a strong background in public procurement focusing on achieving compliance and best value.You will need to draw from your technical knowledge and understanding to help the Council secure continuous improvement in the delivery of services to residents.</p><p>You must be an excellent manager, capable of continuing and developing a high-performing service to ensure that Council departments are well supported in all procurements. You will also need to be a dynamic and highly motivated individual, with experience and knowledge of public procurement within local government, local government <span class=\"single_desc_int_gb_word\"><span class=\"single_desc_int_gb_word\">decision-</span>making and the ability and confidence to work strategically</span>.</p><p>Your contribution will help the Borough continue to be a vibrant, thriving place to live and work. </p><p><strong>About us:</strong></p><p>Welwyn Hatfield includes the two towns of Welwyn Garden City and Hatfield. The Council is ambitious about providing high quality services to residents.The post holder will have a key role in helping the Council to realise its ambitions by ensuring the Council procures works, goods and services in a modern, efficient, and effective way, for the benefit of residents in the Borough.</p><p>You will join a forward-thinking Council that puts their customers first. We know that in order to provide the best for our residents and visitors, we need to do the same for our people.We have set out to make our workplaces vibrant and happy places to be, places where our people feel safe, content and valued.</p><p>Our CORE values—Collaborative, Open, Responsible, Excellent—guide everything we do.</p><p><strong>About you:</strong></p><p>This is a key management position within the department and in addition to essential management skills we are looking for someone who can lead and inspire departments to achieve best practice and outcomes for procurements.We need a person with excellent interpersonal, communication and IT skills, strong attention to detail, a solution-focussed approach and an ability to engage in a variety of departmental and corporate initiatives.</p><p>You will have:</p><ul>\n<li>A recognised qualification in procurement or relevant experience</li>\n<li>Experience of public procurement and local government <span class=\"single_desc_int_gb_word\">decision-</span>making</li>\n<li>Experience of managing staff, processes and compliance</li>\n</ul><p><strong>Benefits:</strong></p><p>We can offer you a unique and attractive working environment in the heart of Welwyn Garden City, flexible working arrangements, access to electric pool cars, as well as the Local Government benefits including pension scheme and generous annual leave allowance.</p><p>If you are interested in working in an ambitious authority, working collaboratively with dedicated officers, and helping deliver an excellent procurement service, we want to hear from you.</p><p>If you would like to have an informal discussion about the role, please contact Gavin Ramtohal, Assistant Director Legal and Governance, at <a href=\"mailto:g.ramtohal@welhat.gov.uk\">g.ramtohal@welhat.gov.uk</a></p><p><strong>Closing date for applications is 22 June 2025.</strong></p><p><strong>Remote assessments will be held on 27 June 2025.</strong></p><p><strong>Interviews will be held on 3 July 2025.</strong></p><br><br><b>Keywords:</b><br><br>Welwyn Hatfield, local government, procurement, services, contracts, regulations, community","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"Starting salary £49,123pa with potential progression to £52,279pa on achieving designated skills and experience","publishDate":"2025-05-29T13:51:58.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-06-22T23:59:59.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/f1a4e550-0adb-45c8-bb44-345c9a305617.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"f90d9853-4fda-4181-9e09-2d4a8b132d68","title":"Electrician (Multi-Trade)","employer":"Luton Borough Council","department":"","location":"BTS, Central Depot","locationType":3,"description":"<div>\n<p></p>\n<dl>\n<dt>Job number</dt>\n<dd>LBC03958</dd>\n<dt>Contract Type</dt>\n<dd>Permanent</dd>\n<dt>Posting End Date</dt>\n<dd>4 June 2025</dd>\n<dt>Job Area</dt>\n<dd>Property and Construction</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 plus washing allowance £78 and Tool Allowance £739.50 a year </strong><br><strong>Hours per week: 37</strong><br><strong>Contract type: Permanent</strong></p>\n<p>Are you a skilled and versatile Electrician looking to make a real impact in your community? Luton Council is seeking a dedicated <strong>Electrician (Multi-Trade)</strong> to join our Property Services Team, delivering high-quality maintenance and refurbishment work across a range of residential and public buildings.</p>\n<p><strong>What you’ll be doing:</strong></p>\n<ul>\n<li>Carrying out day-to-day maintenance and project-based refurbishment works using a full range of electrical and associated multi-trade skills.</li>\n<li>Working from drawings and specifications in accordance with Schedule of Rates.</li>\n<li>Diagnosing faults, sourcing required materials, and carrying out repairs and installations with minimal supervision.</li>\n<li>Ensuring work is completed safely, efficiently, and to the highest standards of quality and compliance.</li>\n<li>Interacting courteously with tenants, clients, and colleagues across the Council.</li>\n<li>Travelling daily between sites across Luton, with equipment.</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>\n<strong>Proven experience</strong> working with Schedule of Rates, technical drawings, and refurbishment project specifications.</li>\n<li>Demonstrable competence in a range of electrical and associated maintenance tasks.</li>\n<li>Ability to work independently, plan workloads, and meet deadlines.</li>\n<li>Skilled in fault diagnosis, safety assessments, and problem-solving on-site.</li>\n<li>Polite, respectful communicator able to offer advice and support to a range of service users.</li>\n<li>Understanding of how discrimination can affect service delivery and those you work with.</li>\n<li>Good spoken English – able to converse confidently and clearly with the public.</li>\n</ul>\n<p><strong>Essential Qualifications & Requirements:</strong></p>\n<ul>\n<li>NVQ Level 3 in Electrical Installation or equivalent (City & Guilds or Advanced Apprenticeship).</li>\n<li>\n<strong>18th Edition IEE Regulations qualification</strong> (upgrade).</li>\n<li>Valid UK driving licence – daily travel required.</li>\n<li>Ability to carry and climb ladders for inspections and access to loft spaces/roofs.</li>\n<li>Strong working knowledge of <strong>Health & Safety</strong> regulations in building maintenance.</li>\n</ul>\n<p><strong>Why work for Luton Council?</strong></p>\n<p>Joining our team means contributing to meaningful work that directly supports and improves the lives of our residents. You’ll be part of a dedicated workforce that values <strong>diversity</strong>, <strong>teamwork</strong>, and <strong>excellence</strong> in service.</p>\n<p><strong>Ready to apply?</strong></p>\n<p>If you’re ready to bring your expertise to a role where you’ll truly make a difference, we want 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><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=1536862&ptId=11344\">download: Electrician (Multi-Trade) L7 - June 2013.doc</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"https://emea3.recruitmentplatform.com/tlk/pages/fo/download_job_file.jsp?ID=PSKFK026203F3VBQB686G8N7P&nDocumentID=1540767&ptId=11344\">download: Luton_Values_Flyer.pdf</a></li>\n</ul>\n</div>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"35235 - 37938 GBP / year","publishDate":"2025-05-29T01:00:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-06-04T22:59:59.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/90fb783d-eea8-414b-b1fb-7016c1b9b5ed.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"c58432ef-05b1-4ab7-a2ad-92e2ab732da7","title":"Occupational Therapist - Adult Social Care","employer":"Luton Borough Council","department":"","location":"Luton","locationType":3,"description":"<div>\n<p></p>\n<dl>\n<dt>Job number</dt>\n<dd>LBC03908</dd>\n<dt>Contract Type</dt>\n<dd>Permanent</dd>\n<dt>Posting End Date</dt>\n<dd>8 June 2025</dd>\n<dt>Job Area</dt>\n<dd>Adult Social Care</dd>\n</dl>\n<p></p>\n<h2>About the job</h2>\n<p></p>\n<p><strong>Salary: £37,938 - £40,476 a year plus £ 5,000 market supplement allowance and £963 essential car user allowance<br>Hours per week: 37<br>Contract type: Permanent</strong></p>\n<p>We are looking for Occupational Therapists to join our supportive and growing team in Adult Social Care where you will be working to promote the independence, inclusion and well-being of all adults with social care needs.<br><br>You will be working in a Strengths Based way enabling people to:<br>• Have dignity, choice and control in their lives<br>• Live safe, healthy and fulfilled lives<br>• Have an active role in a stronger and prosperous community<br>• Identify the support they need in order to achieve the goals and outcomes that are important to them.<br><br>This role will involve working both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team to promote the independence of adults and older people in our diverse community. Using a strengths based approach, the emphasis is on promoting enablement and reablement to empower people to live as independently as they can for as long as they can. You will complete a variety of assessments and interventions to overcome occupational barriers using new techniques and technologies, moving and handling skills, specialist equipment, and environmental adaptations.</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>We are looking for someone who will be self-motivated, positive, flexible and innovative. You will need to be able to work collaboratively and promote the benefits of working as one multi-disciplinary team across health and social care.</p>\n<p>You’ll need to be organised and be able to make professional judgements while working with a variety of complex and challenging cases. Applicants for this public-facing post will need to demonstrate excellent communication skills, maintain quality records and write clear, concise reports.</p>\n<p>You’ll have the opportunity to develop your existing knowledge of the legislation and regulations governing Social Care, Housing, and Health & Safety, and how to interpret this in a modern context including personalisation, eligibility criteria, safeguarding and mental capacity.</p>\n<p>As a qualified Occupational Therapist you will hold professional registration, and have experience in health and social care and as well as experience of partnership and inter-agency working.</p>\n<p>If you think you could become an asset to the team, then please do not hesitate to get in touch. We look forward to receiving your application.</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=1533857&ptId=11333\">download: Occupational Therapist JD (5).pdf</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"https://emea3.recruitmentplatform.com/tlk/pages/fo/download_job_file.jsp?ID=PSKFK026203F3VBQB686G8N7P&nDocumentID=1533858&ptId=11333\">download: Luton_Values_Flyer.pdf</a></li>\n</ul>\n</div>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"37938 - 40476 GBP / year","publishDate":"2025-05-24T01:00:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-06-08T22:59:59.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/d0716dd8-cedf-4c21-951b-2e7eb719c5c7.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"f759e7ca-c9bd-4e6c-ae6b-8921e484ca26","title":"Innovation Officer","employer":"Luton Borough Council","department":"","location":"Central Depot, Kingsway, Building 10/Town Hall","locationType":3,"description":"<div>\n<p></p>\n<dl>\n<dt>Job number</dt>\n<dd>LBC03842</dd>\n<dt>Contract Type</dt>\n<dd>Permanent</dd>\n<dt>Posting End Date</dt>\n<dd>5 June 2025</dd>\n<dt>Job Area</dt>\n<dd>Waste, Recycling and Environmental Services</dd>\n</dl>\n<p></p>\n<h2>About the job</h2>\n<p></p>\n<p><strong>Salary: £37,938 - £40,476 a year</strong><br><strong>Hours per week: 37</strong><br><strong>Contract type: Permanent</strong></p>\n<p>Are you passionate about driving change, championing creativity, and making a meaningful impact in local communities? If so, we’d love to hear from you.</p>\n<p>We’re on the lookout for an Innovation Officer to help shape the future of Neighbourhood Services in Luton. In this role, you’ll play a central part in identifying and implementing forward-thinking solutions that support our mission to create Valued. Improved. Places—places where residents are proud to live, work, and thrive.</p>\n<p>What you’ll be doing:</p>\n<ul>\n<li>Scan the horizon for local, national, and international innovation that could benefit Neighbourhood Services—spotting what’s next and what’s needed.</li>\n<li>Develop compelling business cases and funding bids to bring new ideas to life, helping us secure the resources needed to make them happen.</li>\n<li>Design and deliver innovation projects that align with our core service priorities and the broader ambitions of Luton 2040—particularly our journey toward becoming a net zero town.</li>\n<li>Work cross-departmentally, collaborating with a wide range of teams to embed new ways of working that genuinely improve outcomes for our residents and communities.</li>\n<li>Champion a culture of innovation, inspiring colleagues to think differently and embrace opportunities for meaningful change.</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>We are seeking a candidate with in-depth experience in conducting research and developing idea proposals and business cases that support service improvement and innovation. You should be comfortable turning insights into actionable strategies that align with organisational goals.</p>\n<p>You will have proven experience in writing successful grant applications and funding bids, with the ability to navigate funding opportunities and secure resources that drive innovation forward.</p>\n<p>Strong analytical skills are essential. You should be able to undertake market analysis, carry out feasibility studies, and conduct options appraisals, effectively gathering and evaluating data to produce informed, evidence-based recommendations.</p>\n<p>The role requires excellent time management and organisational skills. You must be capable of prioritising your own workload, managing multiple projects simultaneously, and delivering high-quality outputs within set deadlines.</p>\n<p>Exceptional communication skills—both written and verbal—are key. You should be adept at producing engaging presentations, visuals, business cases, and reports that support your work and help secure buy-in from a variety of stakeholders.</p>\n<p>A solid understanding of innovation and best practice in one or more service areas within Neighbourhood Services—such as waste management, street cleansing, parks, public protection, or enforcement—is essential to ground your work in real-world service delivery.</p>\n<p>Finally, you will hold a relevant graduate qualification or be able to demonstrate equivalent experience in a related field.</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></h2>\n<p></p>\n<p><strong></strong><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=1514373&ptId=11327\">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=1517072&ptId=11327\">download: Innovation Officer JD July 2024.pdf</a></li>\n</ul>\n</div>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"37938 - 40476 GBP / year","publishDate":"2025-05-24T01:00:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-06-05T22:59:59.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/d9b11243-d64e-4dd1-9532-260eec5d8038.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"34e2d168-e0b1-4786-b970-342f892e9bee","title":"Social Worker - Adoption Team","employer":"Luton Borough Council","department":"","location":"Luton","locationType":3,"description":"<div>\n<p></p>\n<dl>\n<dt>Job number</dt>\n<dd>LBC03468</dd>\n<dt>Contract Type</dt>\n<dd>Permanent</dd>\n<dt>Posting End Date</dt>\n<dd>8 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: £37,938 - £40,476 a year plus £5,500 market supplement and £963 essential car user allowance (subject to criteria)<br>Hours per week: 37<br>Contract type: Permanent</strong></p>\n<p><strong>Join Our Adoption Team as a Social Worker!</strong></p>\n<p>Are you passionate about making a life-changing difference in the lives of children and families? Our Adoption Team is seeking an experienced and dedicated Social Worker to support our mission of creating safe, loving, and permanent homes for children.</p>\n<p><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<strong>Recruit, Assess, and Prepare</strong>: Work closely with prospective adoptive parents, conducting interviews, compiling reports, and providing expert advice to assist the Panel in making informed decisions.</li>\n<li>\n<strong>Support Matching and Placement</strong>: Help approved adopters find the right match, providing support during introductions, placement, and the adoption process, including court representation and training as needed.</li>\n<li>\n<strong>Permanency Planning Leadership</strong>: Play a key role in permanency planning by guiding and supporting child care social workers with decisions and processes related to adoption.</li>\n</ul>\n<p>If you're ready to make a difference and want to be part of a supportive, professional, and diverse team, <strong>apply today</strong>!</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>We are looking for a compassionate and experienced professional who is ready to make a lasting difference in the lives of children and families. If you are a qualified social worker with:</p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<strong>Extensive Experience</strong>: Significant post-qualifying experience in the social or health care field.</li>\n<li>\n<strong>Strong Decision-Making Skills</strong>: Confidence in making professional judgments in multidisciplinary settings.</li>\n<li>\n<strong>A Solid Understanding of Child Care and Adoption</strong>: Including knowledge of child care and adoption legislation, and the lifelong impact adoption has on adopted people, their families, and birth families.</li>\n<li>\n<strong>Expertise in Communication</strong>: Familiarity with theories and techniques for effectively communicating with children.</li>\n<li>\n<strong>In-Depth Knowledge of Legislation</strong>: Comprehensive understanding of statutory responsibilities and quality standards in Adoption Services.</li>\n</ul>\n<p>We do ask that you have DipSW, CQSW, or an equivalent recognised professional qualification.</p>\n<p>This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a collaborative environment, has a passion for child welfare, and wants to be part of a team that creates life-changing outcomes for children and families.</p>\n<p>If this sounds like you, we’d love to hear from you!</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></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=1431294&ptId=11336\">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=1431304&ptId=11336\">download: Social Worker - Adoption & Permanence Team JD (1).pdf</a></li>\n</ul>\n</div>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"37938 - 40476 GBP / year","publishDate":"2025-05-24T01:00:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-06-08T22:59:59.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/4b1b9620-7de7-4b39-bf41-49c84ced5a09.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"25a13697-f193-45b6-a2c8-b2c90287369f","title":"Senior Practitioner - Children with Disabilities","employer":"Luton Borough Council","department":"","location":"Luton","locationType":3,"description":"<div>\n<p></p>\n<dl>\n<dt>Job number</dt>\n<dd>LBC03552</dd>\n<dt>City</dt>\n<dd>Luton</dd>\n<dt>Contract Type</dt>\n<dd>Permanent</dd>\n<dt>Posting End Date</dt>\n<dd>8 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 plus £5,500 market supplement and £963 essential car user allowance (subject to criteria) <br>Hours per week: 37<br>Contract type: Permanent</strong></p>\n<p>The Children with Disabilities (CWD) service offers a comprehensive service to children with significant learning disabilities, physical disabilities and life limiting health conditions. We put children, young people and their families at the heart of everything we do.</p>\n<p>Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of children, young people, and families? Do you thrive in complex, dynamic environments and bring experience, dedication, and compassion to your work? If so, we’d love to hear from you.</p>\n<p>In this pivotal role, you will work closely with children, young people, families, and multidisciplinary teams to provide vital support and protection for those with complex needs and risks. Your responsibilities will include:</p>\n<ul>\n<li>Conducting assessments, statutory visits, and parenting evaluations.</li>\n<li>Planning and implementing tailored, multi-agency interventions.</li>\n<li>Mentoring and coaching less experienced team members.</li>\n<li>Collaborating with internal and external partners for joint casework.</li>\n<li>Driving the development of best practices and procedures aligned with Social Work Professional Standards.</li>\n<li>Supporting management in achieving key performance targets.</li>\n</ul>\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>To excel in this role, you will bring extensive post-qualification experience in social work, coupled with the ability to make sound professional judgments and effectively manage complex cases with minimal supervision.</p>\n<p>Your expertise in analysing situations, assessing intervention needs, and anticipating critical issues will be key to delivering impactful support.</p>\n<p>You should have a comprehensive understanding of legislation and statutory responsibilities within Children and Family Services, as well as a clear grasp of child development, family dynamics, and the unique challenges faced by vulnerable or disabled children.</p>\n<p>Additionally, your awareness of the effects of social deprivation and your ability to respond with empathy and professionalism will enable you to address the needs of those you support effectively.</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></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=1457344&ptId=11337\">download: Senior Practitioner JD.pdf</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"https://emea3.recruitmentplatform.com/tlk/pages/fo/download_job_file.jsp?ID=PSKFK026203F3VBQB686G8N7P&nDocumentID=1457346&ptId=11337\">download: Luton_Values_Flyer.pdf</a></li>\n</ul>\n</div>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"41511 - 44711 GBP / year","publishDate":"2025-05-24T01:00:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-06-08T22:59:59.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/4b5cf412-4800-45fb-b012-7cfa6b1b54e5.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"bf2dfdba-ee80-4935-8c41-75c9a8ebdb81","title":"Social Worker - Children Looked After","employer":"Luton Borough Council","department":"","location":"luton","locationType":3,"description":"<div>\n<p></p>\n<dl>\n<dt>Job number</dt>\n<dd>LBC03902</dd>\n<dt>Contract Type</dt>\n<dd>Permanent</dd>\n<dt>Posting End Date</dt>\n<dd>8 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: £37,938 - £40,476 a year plus £5,500 market supplement allowance and £963 essential car user allowance<br>Hours per week: 37<br>Contract type: Permanent</strong></p>\n<p>Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of children, young people, and families? Do you thrive in complex, dynamic environments and bring experience, dedication, and compassion to your work? If so, we’d love to hear from you.</p>\n<p>In this pivotal role, you will work closely with children, young people, families, and multidisciplinary teams to provide vital support and protection for those with complex needs and risks. Your responsibilities will include:</p>\n<ul>\n<li><p>Conducting assessments, statutory visits, and parenting evaluations.</p></li>\n<li><p>Planning and implementing tailored, multi-agency interventions.</p></li>\n<li><p>Collaborating with internal and external partners for joint casework.</p></li>\n<li><p>Driving the development of best practices and procedures aligned with Social Work Professional Standards.</p></li>\n<li><p>Supporting management in achieving key performance targets.</p></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>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 experience includes working directly with children who have experienced trauma, attachment challenges, and associated disorders, and you bring both empathy and insight to your approach. You have a strong track record of providing effective supervision, both one-to-one and in group settings, demonstrating confident leadership in supervisory practice and support.</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=1533845&ptId=11332\">download: Social Worker Children- L7 M1 JD.pdf</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"https://emea3.recruitmentplatform.com/tlk/pages/fo/download_job_file.jsp?ID=PSKFK026203F3VBQB686G8N7P&nDocumentID=1533846&ptId=11332\">download: Luton_Values_Flyer.pdf</a></li>\n</ul>\n</div>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"37938 - 40476 GBP / year","publishDate":"2025-05-24T01:00:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-06-08T22:59:59.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/b9cec453-33b3-40b9-af20-9c6c35a484a3.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"4302faf7-0f5b-41c1-974c-d85a1b7f1656","title":"Assistant Engineer","employer":"Luton Borough Council","department":"","location":"Kingsway Depot","locationType":3,"description":"<div>\n<p></p>\n<dl>\n<dt>Job number</dt>\n<dd>LBC03868</dd>\n<dt>Contract Type</dt>\n<dd>Permanent</dd>\n<dt>Posting End Date</dt>\n<dd>5 June 2025</dd>\n<dt>Job Area</dt>\n<dd>Architects, Engineers and Surveyors</dd>\n</dl>\n<p></p>\n<h2>About the job</h2>\n<p></p>\n<p><strong>Salary: £37,938 - £40,476 a year plus £963 essential car user allowance</strong><br><strong>Hours per week: 37</strong><br><strong>Contract type: Permanent</strong></p>\n<p>We’re looking for an enthusiastic and motivated Assistant Engineer to join our Highways team and support the delivery of essential improvements across Luton’s Road network.<br>In this key role, you’ll support the Engineering Delivery Team Leader in maintaining and improving Luton’s highways infrastructure. You’ll play an active part in delivering local safety and traffic management schemes, contributing directly to projects that enhance the everyday lives of residents and visitors.</p>\n<p>Your responsibilities will include:</p>\n<ul>\n<li>Designing and delivering highways schemes as part of the Council’s capital works programme.</li>\n<li>Managing elements of the Structural Maintenance revenue programme, including drainage and surface renewal.</li>\n<li>Providing a joined-up approach to project management, contract administration, and civil engineering delivery.</li>\n</ul>\n<p>You’ll work closely with internal teams, contractors, and other stakeholders to ensure projects are well-managed and delivered on time, to budget, and to high technical standards.</p>\n<p></p>\n<h2>About you</h2>\n<p></p>\n<p>You’ll have solid experience in structural maintenance and highway engineering schemes, with a clear understanding of how to manage projects effectively in terms of performance, timelines, and budgets. You’re confident in developing and prioritising programmes of engineering work, and have the ability to explain complex technical issues clearly to a wide range of audiences.</p>\n<p>Collaboration comes naturally to you—you’re able to work constructively with contractors, colleagues, and a range of stakeholders, both internal and external. You’ll also be skilled in producing clear, concise reports and correspondence on often complex matters.</p>\n<p>You’re highly organised, able to plan and manage your own workload, and thrive when working to deadlines and within budget. Your understanding of relevant legislation, regulations, and contract procedures ensures you work confidently and compliantly. You’ll also bring knowledge of project management principles and techniques, and hold a BTEC, HNC/D, degree or equivalent qualification in an engineering-related discipline.</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=1528273&ptId=11329\">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=1530896&ptId=11329\">download: PREF105361 202504 M1 Assistant Engineer.pdf</a></li>\n</ul>\n</div>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"37938 - 40476 GBP / year","publishDate":"2025-05-23T01:00:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-06-05T22:59:59.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/2219c35e-2830-480c-8605-a03c3237866d.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"34e02c4b-af15-4764-b61a-264d27e61078","title":"Assistant Finance Business Partner (P01481)","employer":"Welwyn Hatfield Borough Council","department":"","location":"Campus East, Welwyn Garden City","locationType":3,"description":"<p><strong>Assistant Finance Business Partner</strong><br><strong>(P01481)</strong></p><p><strong>Starting salary £37,160pa with potential progression to £43,690pa on achieving designated skills and experience</strong></p><p><strong>37 hours per week (hybrid working)</strong></p><p>We have an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic and motivated finance professional to provide financial advice and <span class=\"single_desc_int_gb_word\">support to specific areas of the organisation</span>.As a fully qualified AAT or part qualified AAT or accountant actively studying towards full qualification, you will have a passion for providing high quality financial <span class=\"single_desc_int_gb_word\">support to services</span>.</p><p>Welwyn Hatfield Borough Council pride themselves on their commitment to their people – striving to ensure that each and every employee feels valued and happy in their work.Employees are empowered to influence and transform the services they deliver, no matter what level they’re at.To be a positive influence on this environment, you’ll need to be able to support others and be a genuine team player.</p><p>In this role, you will support the Finance Business Partner in all aspects of the finance service including the Housing Revenue Account, including the production of budget monitoring reports, closure of accounts as well as budget setting and financial planning.There will be opportunities to gain experience in other areas of finance to further enhance your career.</p><p>You will work with the Business Partner to ensure that service managers are provided with sound financial advice and challenge, enabling them to manage their budgets effectively within existing governance arrangements, and <span class=\"single_desc_int_gb_word\">supporting the identification of areas of risk, efficiencies, and improvement</span>.</p><p>You will have an understanding of local government and the environment in which it operates.You will also need to be a dynamic and highly motivated individual who can establish relationships and work effectively with managers at all levels.</p><p>The ability to converse at ease with members of the public and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential in this post.</p><p><strong>Closing date for application is 15 June 2025.</strong></p><p><strong>Remote assessments will take place on 23 June 2025 and interviews will take place on 27 June 2025.</strong></p><br><br><b>Keywords:</b><br><br>welwyn hatfield borough council, finance, accounting, business partner, local government, hertfordshire","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"Starting salary £37,160pa with potential progression to £43,690pa on achieving designated skills and experience","publishDate":"2025-05-22T15:45:58.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-06-15T23:59:59.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/2412b4d4-1856-48de-ad69-a9e8e1ae0d8a.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"497c8651-85aa-415c-9ffb-7a1aff53b90c","title":"I.T. Application Development Officer - North Herts Council","employer":"Essex County Council","department":"","location":"SG6 3JF","locationType":3,"description":"<p><strong>I.T. Application Development Officer - North Herts Council</strong></p><p><strong>North Herts Council</strong></p><p><span><span>Permanent, Full Time</span></span></p><p><span>£38,296.00 - £44,140.00 per annum (Pay award pending)</span></p><p><span>Location: </span><span>Letchworth Garden City</span></p><p><span>Closing Date: 16th June 2025</span></p><p><span><span> </span></span></p><p><strong><em> Essex County Council are delighted to be advertising the role of IT Applications Development Officer on behalf of North Herts Council. For my information on the role. Please click </em></strong><a href=\"https://www.north-herts.gov.uk/it-application-development-officer-0\"><strong><em> HERE</em></strong> </a></p><p><strong>Hybrid working</strong>:Flexibility with homeworking and office-based days (typically 1 day a week in the office)</p><p><strong>The Role</strong></p><p>The organization is undergoing an enhanced digital transformation to ensure all processes are 'digital by default' and to deliver services in the most efficient and effective manner. You will play a crucial role in supporting the IT Senior Development and Cyber Security Officer by designing, developing, integrating, and supporting a variety of technical projects to facilitate this transformation.</p><p><strong>The Experience You Will Bring</strong></p><p><a name=\"_Hlk92374783\"></a> You must have experience in supporting applications and database products on Windows-based virtual hardware.</p><p>You must have experience in managing third-party upgrades, such as Oracle and MSSQL, and in installing vendor-supplied application patches to enhance functionality, resolve application errors, and comply with legislative changes</p><p>You will possess excellent customer service skills, demonstrate the ability to collaborate effectively within a small team, maintain a keen attention to detail, and prioritize complex tasks efficiently in a dynamic and busy environment.</p><p>You must have substantial programming experience in C#, along with a background in developing system integrations, analysing data, and creating line-of-business applications.</p><p>You must have experience in developing integrations between in-house and third-party systems using various techniques, such as RESTful APIs, SOAP, XML, JSON, and CSV, as well as expertise in ETL (Extract, Transform, Load) processes and SQL.</p><p>You must have experience with technology stacks including WinForms, Web, ASP.NET Core, .NET Framework/.NET 6-9 (Core), Blazor, WPF, and .NET MAUI (for mobile apps).</p><p>You must be eager to learn new skills, adept at troubleshooting and diagnosing problems, and have a strong focus on security.</p><p>Please note, the successful applicant for the above post will be background checked with the Disclosure and Barring Service.</p><p><strong>Why work with us?</strong></p><p>We are committed to promoting equality, diversity, and inclusion in our recruitment practices and in our employment policies. We want our employees to feel safe to express themselves and we encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds with a wide range of talents. We are dedicated to promoting a healthy work/life balance, valuing our employees, and enabling them to make a difference to the local community.</p><p><strong>What you should do next</strong></p><p>If you are interested in finding out more about this role, we would love to hear from you. Please apply via <a href=\"https://web.north-herts.gov.uk/hronlinerecruitment/default.aspx?ApplicationID=2932\"> Recruitment </a></p><p>Please note that we do not accept CV applications, either on their own or accompanying application forms. Therefore, please ensure that all relevant information is provided on the application form on the NHC job pages.</p><p>If you would like an informal chat about the post, you can contact Justin Goodwin, IT Senior Development and Cyber Security Officer at justin.goodwin@north-herts.gov.uk</p><p><strong><em>If you are interested in finding out more about this role, we would love to hear from you. Please apply via </em></strong><a href=\"https://www.north-herts.gov.uk/it-application-development-officer-0\"><strong><em> HERE</em></strong> </a></p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£38000 - £44000 per annum","publishDate":"2025-05-21T01:01:02.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-06-16T01:01:02.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/a204b540-f538-44e4-952c-2a6e886482a1.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"edc47123-790f-4163-b3fe-4600cfc0c5d8","title":"Planning and Policy Implementation Manager (P00186)","employer":"Welwyn Hatfield Borough Council","department":"","location":"The Campus, Welwyn Garden City","locationType":3,"description":"<p><strong>Planning Policy and Implementation Manager<br>(P00186)<br></strong><br><strong>Salary up to £67,431pa</strong></p><p><strong>37 hours per week (hybrid working)</strong></p><p><strong>About the role:</strong></p><p>We have an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic and motivated professional to be the driving force behind ‘Our Local Plan’ that will need to balance the needs of our existing communities whilst meeting our future need. In this pivotal role you will also be central to the function and success of the Planning Service as a whole.</p><p>Reporting to the Assistant Director (Planning) you will lead our planning policy and implementation team and manage the delivery of the planning policy function and associated planning projects.You will provide professional planning advice to senior officers and Members on all aspects of planning policy, related topics and projects. You will help the Borough continue to be a vibrant, thriving place to live and work. </p><p>This is a hugely rewarding post, as you willlead this part of the planning service through its continued development and make a significant contribution to the future shape of the borough.This requires a strong background in planning policy focusing on development plan preparation through to adoption.You will need to draw from your technical knowledge andunderstanding to keep driving the service forward and deliver Our Local Plan.</p><p>You must be an excellent manager, capable of motivating a high performing team to ensure that key performance targets, indicators and business plan objectives are met.You will also need to be a dynamic and highly motivated individual, with experience and knowledge of planning policy within local government, and the ability and confidence to work strategically.</p><p><strong>About us:</strong></p><p>Welwyn Hatfield includes the two towns of Welwyn Garden City and Hatfield and encompasses a significant rural area which is designated as Green Belt.This creates a vibrant mix of opportunities and developments including major brownfield re-development within the main towns, urban extensions delivering new homes and jobs, to rural agricultural development as well as conservation and heritage work.With a strong legacy of planning principles embedded within our area from the Garden City and New Towns movements, the postholder will have a key role to play in delivering major projects as well as helping to make sure our planning service is working in a modern, efficient, and effective way, with customers at is heart.</p><p>You will join a forward-thinking council that puts their customers first. We know that in order to provide the best for our residents and visitors, we need to do the same for our people.We have set out to make our workplaces vibrant and happy places to be, places where our peoplefeel safe, content and valued.</p><p>Our Local Plan is entering a key stage with its Regulation 18 consultation timetabled for summer 2025. The role offers the opportunity to shape and guide this new Local Plan.</p><p><strong>Shortlisted for Planning Authority of the Year 2025 at the East of England Planning Excellence Awards.</strong></p><p>Our CORE values—Collaborative, Open, Responsible, Excellent—guide everything we do.</p><p></p><p><strong>About you:</strong></p><p>This is a key management position within the department and in addition to essential management skills we are looking for someone who canlead and inspire staff in a pressured environment.We need a person with excellentinterpersonal, communication and IT skills, as well as the ability to manage a substantial budget and engage in a variety of departmental and corporate initiatives.</p><p>You will have:</p><ul>\n<li>A degree in town planning or degree in a related subject plus a post graduate planning qualification recognised by the Royal Town Planning Institute (RTPI)</li>\n<li>Experience of professional town planning work within the planning policy field, including Development Plan / Local Plan delivery </li>\n<li>Experience of managing staff, functions, processes, and budgets</li>\n</ul><p><strong>Benefits:</strong></p><p>We can offer you a unique and attractive working environment in the heart of Welwyn Garden City, flexible working arrangements, access to electric pool cars, as well as the usual Local Government benefits including pension scheme and generous annual leave allowance.</p><p>If you are interested in working in anambitious authority, working with a dedicated team of officers, and helping to shape our New Town and Garden City environments, we want to hear from you.</p><p>If you would like to have an informal discussion about the role, please contact Matthew Wilson Assistant Director Planning at <a href=\"mailto:m.wilson@welhat.gov.uk\">m.wilson@welhat.gov.uk</a>.</p><p><strong>Closing date for applications is 15 June 2025.</strong></p><p><strong>Remote assessments will be held on 19 June 2025.</strong></p><p><strong>Interviews will be held on 26/27 June 2025.</strong></p><br><br><b>Keywords:</b><br><br>local government, welwyn hatfield, planning, policy, hertfordshire","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"Salary up to £67,431","publishDate":"2025-05-20T15:30:41.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-06-15T23:59:59.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/d2488525-8640-4152-842f-98aa3cb1c6bc.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"6f6f74fc-592e-4d4b-b125-851ab01750b2","title":"Senior Practitioner - Social Work Academy","employer":"Luton Borough Council","department":"","location":"Luton Town Hall","locationType":3,"description":"<div>\n<p></p>\n<dl>\n<dt>Job number</dt>\n<dd>LBC03662</dd>\n<dt>Contract Type</dt>\n<dd>Permanent</dd>\n<dt>Posting End Date</dt>\n<dd>2 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 plus £5,000 market supplement allowance and £963 essential car user allowance (subject to criteria)<br>Hours per week: 37<br>Contract type: Permanent</strong></p>\n<p>Are you a passionate and experienced social work professional with a deep commitment to making a lasting difference in the lives of children and families? We're looking for someone just like you to join our Social Work Academy in Children’s Services.</p>\n<p>This is an excellent opportunity for a Senior Practitioner who thrives on sharing knowledge, leading by example, and driving the highest standards of practice.</p>\n<p>You’ll be supporting practice development of our Newly Qualified Social Workers [NQSW}s through their assessed and supported year of employment within the Social Work Academy.</p>\n<p>The Social Work Academy also aims to:</p>\n<ul>\n<li>Attract and develop capable, motivated, pro-active, and reflective social workers</li>\n<li>Support NQSW’s to gain a comprehensive understanding of social work roles, responsibilities and Luton’s policies and practice standards</li>\n<li>Support continuing professional development, to ensure sustained delivery of outstanding services to Luton’s children, young people and families</li>\n<li>Promote evidence-based practice, informed by current research and grounded in theory</li>\n<li>Facilitate values-based leadership at all levels and promote a positive learning culture.</li>\n</ul>\n<p>With your understanding of child development and family dynamics, you’ll support other practitioners through role modelling and reflective supervision to develop confidence in making professional judgements, negotiate resources and plan interventions. This may see you making informed judgements and decisions in challenging situations. No matter the task, you’ll always promote anti-discriminatory practice and empower others.</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 bring<span> </span><strong>substantial post-qualifying experience</strong>, particularly in<span> </span><strong>child and family social work</strong>, with a strong background in<span> </span><strong>safeguarding</strong><span> </span>and<span> </span><strong>risk management</strong>.</p>\n<p>You're a natural mentor and coach, experienced in<span> </span><strong>practice teaching</strong>, and dedicated to supporting and developing<span> </span><strong>Newly Qualified Social Workers (NQSWs)</strong>.</p>\n<p>You lead with<span> </span><strong>confidence and compassion</strong>, ensuring quality through<span> </span><strong>effective co-working, challenge, guidance, and support</strong>.</p>\n<p>Your<span> </span><strong>organisational skills</strong><span> </span>are top-notch, and your<span> </span><strong>professional judgement</strong><span> </span>is grounded in sound understanding and assessment of risk.</p>\n<p>You build strong, respectful relationships – whether with children and families, colleagues, or external partners – and you know how to<span> </span><strong>influence and negotiate</strong><span> </span>effectively.</p>\n<p>We are looking for someone with excellent knowledge of<span> </span><strong>legislation, national guidance, and best practices</strong>, with an in-depth understanding of the<span> </span><strong>social care needs of children and families</strong>.</p>\n<p>We do ask that you are registered with SWE and have a relevant professional qualification, e.g.: Dip SW, CQSW.</p>\n<p>If you're ready to step into a role where you can truly inspire, guide, and lead others – while continuing to grow yourself –<span> </span><strong>we want to hear from you.</strong></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. 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We are seeking two Deputy Team Managers to join our Multi-Agency Safeguarding Hub (MASH), where you will play a key role in leading and supporting our dedicated team. You will work alongside the Team Manager to provide leadership, supervision, and support to a team of Social Workers and Senior Practitioners. You will be responsible for maintaining high standards of social work practice, ensuring that training and development opportunities are maximized, and supporting staff. </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 will prioritise the most vulnerable and at-risk children, providing professional oversight and ensuring that cases are assessed and actioned appropriately. Working within Luton’s Practice Framework, you will make informed recommendations, escalate cases where necessary, and collaborate with relevant services in line with local thresholds. You will be confident in supporting external partner agencies to understand the role of social care and offer guidance where needed.</p>\n<p>You will have substantial post-qualifying experience in child and family social work, with a deep understanding of safeguarding and risk management. Demonstrated experience in coaching and mentoring staff is essential, alongside the ability to support the Team Manager in leading, motivating, and developing a high-performing team. You should be confident in making sound professional judgments, particularly in high-risk situations involving children and families. A relevant professional qualification (e.g., Dip SW, CQSW) and registration with Social Work England are required.</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></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. 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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. 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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. 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