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With the recent appointment of our new Chief Executive, which has created this vacancy, this is a unique opportunity to Join Enfield to help us drive forward an ambitious agenda, ensuring the council delivers high-quality services, fosters economic growth, and makes a lasting impact on local communities. Enfield is leading on some of the biggest regeneration programmes in the UK. Our borough may be growing and changing but our commitment to deliver exceptional front-line services remains absolute. This role will lead on the delivery of services our residents feel most passionate about, achieving green flags for our parks and open spaces, strategic planning, enhancing our public realm and highways, and forging ahead with our net zero carbon emissions.<br>\n<br>\nA visible, responsive and inspirational leader, you will thrive on building relationships with our communities and elected members. 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Driven by culture and the innate creativity of our residents, we have developed new and innovative ways to build our communities. Our Council is relentlessly resident-focused, insight-led, digitally driven and commercially minded; a Council focused on meeting the needs of our existing and future residents. </p> <p>London Borough of Waltham Forest is one of the <a href=\"https://www.london.gov.uk/good-work-standard\">Mayor of London’s Good Work Standard</a> employers. This accreditation is a proof of our commitment to creating a healthy, fair and inclusive workplace. This includes fair pay and conditions, workplace well-being, skills and progression and diversity and recruitment. </p> <p><i><strong>The Council’s preference is for online application. However, if you have a disability and are unable to complete an online application, please email </strong></i><a href=\"mailto:recruitment@walthamforest.gov.uk\"><i><strong>recruitment@walthamforest.gov.uk</strong></i></a><i><strong> so we can arrange an alternative application method. </strong></i></p> <p> </p> <p><strong>About the role:</strong> </p> <p><strong>Can you inspire families to learn together and build brighter futures?</strong><br>Do you have a passion for engaging both children and adults in creative, practical learning?</p> <p>We’re looking for a <strong>Family Learning Lecturer</strong> to join our team for the upcoming academic year. This <strong>part-time, daytime</strong> role is ideal for someone who understands the power of learning as a family and wants to make a real difference in local communities.</p> <p>We are seeking a dynamic and compassionate educator with experience in delivering fun, accessible sessions that support parents, carers, and children to learn together. The role also includes the <strong>delivery of parenting programmes</strong>, so experience in this area is essential.</p> <p>Whether you’re an experienced tutor or a practitioner with family-focused experience ready to step into teaching, we’d love to hear from you.</p> <p><strong>You might be:</strong></p> <ul> <li>An adult or family learning tutor with relevant experience</li> <li>Experienced in delivering parenting programmes </li> <li>Not yet qualified, but willing to complete an initial teaching qualification with our support</li> </ul> <p><strong>What You’ll Do:</strong></p> <ul> <li>Deliver creative, engaging family learning sessions (e.g. literacy, numeracy, crafts)</li> <li>Deliver parenting programmes to support family wellbeing and development (positive relationships, behaviour management, child development, parenting teenagers)</li> <li>Deliver or support awareness workshops on topics such as SEND, anxiety, and autism.</li> <li>Work in community settings to meet the needs of diverse families.</li> <li>Collaborate with a supportive team and contribute to programme development.</li> </ul> <p><strong>Why Join Us?</strong></p> <ul> <li>A friendly, collaborative team environment</li> <li>Opportunities for professional growth and teacher training</li> <li>The chance to support lifelong learning and strengthen families through education</li> </ul> <p>The post holder will be expected to work flexibly and efficiently, maintaining the highest professional standards in teaching, organisation, coordination, and administration.</p> <p>If you’re committed to helping families learn, grow, and thrive — <strong>this is the role for you!</strong></p> <p><strong>Please submit your application as soon as possible.  Applications will be reviewed as they are received </strong></p> <p> </p> <p><a href=\"https://fs-filestore-eu.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/Waltham_Forest/govRoleProfiles/Role_Profile_Lecturer_1715.pdf\"><strong>>> Click here to download the Role Profile <<</strong></a> </p> <p> </p> <p><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong> </p> <p>Relevant teaching or training experience • Experience of actively developing equal opportunities • Experience of working effectively as a team • Experience of teaching mixed ability learners in a range of client groups • Substantial subject specific experience • Able to plan and deliver training sessions to meet external quality standards including required record-keeping • Able to prepare high quality teaching materials • Able to communicate well, orally and in writing • Good level of organisational and planning skills • Able to work flexible hours including evenings and weekends • Able to work in a range of different venues within the borough • Ability to relate to a wide range of client groups • Ability to adapt educational or training provision to meet the needs of people with learning difficulties, disabilities and/or additional learning support needs • Computer literacy, ability to use a range of e-learning technology • Awareness of the quality assurance requirements of Ofsted • Understanding of how to promote inclusive learning and widening participation objectives</p> <p> <strong>Qualifications and Requirements:</strong> </p> <ul> <li>English and Maths at Level 2 or above, or a commitment to achieving these within your first year of teaching with the service</li> <li>A Level 3 introductory teaching qualification (or willingness to work towards this within one year of your start date)</li> <li>A qualification in your area of creative expertise (e.g. art, design, crafts, media, etc.)</li> <li>A commitment to inclusive, high-quality adult learning and continuous professional development</li> </ul> <p> </p> <p><strong>Terms and conditions:</strong> </p> <ul> <li>Satisfactory employment references and CIFAS identity checks; </li> <li>Satisfactory declaration of interest; </li> <li>This role is subject to safer recruitment practices as it involves work with children and/ or vulnerable adults; </li> <li>Satisfactory DBS check; </li> <li>As a public authority, we must ensure that members of staff in public-facing roles are able to speak fluent English. This means that they must have a command of spoken English, with confidence and accuracy, sufficient for the effective performance of their role. This requirement does not refer to any particular English language qualifications, regional or international accents, dialects, speech impediments or the tone of conversations. It does not require staff to speak only in English. </li> </ul> <p> </p> <p><strong>How to Apply:</strong> </p> <p>Interested candidates are invited to submit their applications online by pressing the ‘Apply’ button below. This includes a supporting statement that outlines to us how your skills and experience make you a good candidate for this vacancy. </p> <p>We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. 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Respecting Diversity is a core Council value. </p> <p>To support the above and reduce the risk of bias in its recruitment activities, the council is operating an anonymous shortlisting process, which hides personal information that can identify individuals until their application has been considered for shortlisting. The council also operates a scheme whereby, for jobs graded up to and including scale SO2, internal candidates are considered first. This includes those candidates who self-identify as having a disability for the purposes of the Disability Confident scheme. For more information, please refer to our recruitment and selection policy. </p> <p>We are keen to support employees to balance their working life with other commitments. Therefore, wherever possible, we will consider working arrangements that suit an individual's personal circumstances whilst still meeting the needs of the Council. If you would like to discuss the possible flexible working options that might be applicable to this role, please contact the person named below or feel free to discuss this during your interview. </p> <p>For more information on the benefits of working for the Council, please visit <a href=\"https://www.walthamforest.gov.uk/jobs-and-training/find-jobs-and-other-opportunities/working-us\">https://www.walthamforest.gov.uk/jobs-and-training/find-jobs-and-other-opportunities/working-us</a>. </p> <p> </p> <p><strong>Contact Information:</strong> </p> <p>If you have any questions about this vacancy or the application process, please contact Sharon Tassell at <a href=\"mailto:Sharon.Tassell@walthamforest.gov.uk\">Sharon.Tassell@walthamforest.gov.uk</a> </p> <p>If you have any technical issues when trying to apply for this post, please contact our Recruitment Team via email at <a href=\"mailto:recruitment@walthamforest.gov.uk\">recruitment@walthamforest.gov.uk</a>. </p> <p>Click here for further information on the <a href=\"https://www.walthamforest.gov.uk/council-and-elections/your-data-and-privacy/our-privacy-notices/hr-recruitment-privacy-notice\">Human Resources recruitment privacy notice</a>. </p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"MGLEC Hourly rate £28.33 - £37.94 (pro rata salary including London Allowance). 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To join them you'll need to be confident helping a diverse range of customers, with demands that change daily. We have an inclusive environment - your experience, your age and your perspectives are welcome in our team. </span></span></p><p><span><span> <strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong> </span></span></p><ul>\n<li><span><span>First and foremost - you like helping people. If you've got some IT skills - self-taught or not, that's ideal. We use self-service equipment, and our customers need your empathy and patience at all times. </span></span></li>\n<li><span><span>Arranging and conducting Rhymetime, an inclusive session for all families with babies and toddlers. </span></span></li>\n<li><span><span>Health & Safety is key to what we do. We'd like you to be the kind of person who sees things that need sorting and help sort them out. </span></span></li>\n<li><span><span>You'll help with promotional activities - we generate income in all our libraries and value your ideas. Especially ones that can be rolled out across all Libraries. </span></span></li>\n<li><span><span>Assisting customers to use the library catalogue and learn to use the full library offer. </span></span></li>\n<li><span><span>Ensure seamless stock circulation and management, involving sorting, shelving, tidying, and handling reservations, fines, and membership activities. </span></span></li>\n<li><span><span>Data drives us - you'll help us look at it in different ways, ensuring that we focus on the customer and staff to improve what we offer. </span></span></li>\n<li><span><span>Our smaller libraries have less staff, so we'll ask you to help out with unlocking / locking up and ask you to be a trusted keyholder. </span></span></li>\n</ul><p><span><span> <strong>Experience and Qualifications:</strong> </span></span></p><p><span><span> We welcome candidates with a diverse range of experiences and qualifications. 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All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment. </span></span><span>Together, let's create a welcoming and inclusive library experience for everyone. Apply now to be part of our vibrant and diverse team!</span></p><p><span><span> To read more about us please visit: <a href=\"https://www.workingforessex.com/role/climate-environment-and-customer-services?source=workingforessex.com\"> Climate, Environment and Customer Services </a> </span></span></p><p><span><span> <strong>Interviews:</strong> </span></span></p><p><span><span> As a Customer Services Assistant, you will be required to work with children to develop and grow our audience in this key area of our business. Part of your responsibilities will be to deliver story and rhyme sessions to groups of parents and toddlers in a library setting. </span></span></p><p><span><span> Therefore, as part of the interview process you will be required to deliver a short 5-minute activity that enables you to demonstrate your ability to engage with children. </span></span></p><p><span><span> This could include reading a short children's story or sharing a children's nursery rhyme. </span></span></p><p> </p><p><span><span> <strong>Why Essex?</strong> </span></span></p><p><span><span> As one of the largest and most dynamic UK local authorities, Essex offers a stimulating public service environment. Covering over 1,420 square miles and serving 1.8 million residents, we're committed to transformational change and delivering better quality at lower cost. Recognised in the top three of the latest IMPOWER index for productivity, we ensure everyone matters in <a href=\"https://www.essex.gov.uk/about-council/plans-and-strategies/our-vision-essex/everyones-essex\"> Everyone's Essex </a> . With flexible working options and a focus on innovation, whether you are looking to develop your career or contribute to the local community, Essex is the ideal place for you. </span></span></p><p><span><span> Essex County Council is proud to be a Disability Confident Leader. We're committed to interview all disabled applicants who choose to apply under our Job Interview Scheme if they meet the minimum requirements of the job. Please speak to our Recruiters if you require any reasonable adjustments during the process. </span></span></p><p><span><span> We're also committed to interview all veterans and care leavers, who meet the minimum requirements of the role for which they are applying. </span></span></p><p><span><span> At Essex County Council, we value integrity and ethical behaviour. We kindly ask that you embrace our code of conduct and the <a href=\"https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/the-7-principles-of-public-life/the-7-principles-of-public-life--2\"> Nolan principles </a> , including throughout the recruitment process. Your commitment to these standards helps us maintain a positive and respectful workplace for everyone. </span></span></p><p><span><span> As part of employment with Essex County Council (ECC) should your role require a DBS check you will be required to register with the DBS update service. The DBS update service ensures all registered DBS certificates are kept up to date and allows authorised parties to view the status of your certificate. This is an annual subscription, and you will be responsible for ensuring this is maintained. For further information on the DBS update service please go to <a href=\"https://www.gov.uk/dbs-update-service\"> https://www.gov.uk/dbs-update-service </a> </span></span></p><p> </p><p><span><span> <strong> Essex County Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults, and expects all employees and volunteers to share this commitment. </strong> </span></span></p><p><span><span> If you would like to be kept up to date on other relevant opportunities, blogs, news, events and industry related news at Essex County Council, please join <a href=\"https://essex.talentpool.com/sign-up?utm_source=Cornerstone&utm_medium=Advert&utm_content=Job_Advert\"> The Essex Talent Community </a> </span></span></p><p><span><span> If you have queries on this role or require anything further, please email <a> resourcing.team@essex.gov.uk </a> </span></span></p><p><span><span> Follow us on <a href=\"https://www.facebook.com/essexcountycouncil\"> Facebook </a> , <a href=\"https://twitter.com/essex_cc\">Twitter</a>, <a href=\"https://www.instagram.com/essex_cc\"> Instagram </a> and <a href=\"https://www.linkedin.com/company/essex-county-council/\"> LinkedIn </a> . Further details can be found on our <a href=\"https://www.workingforessex.com/\"> careers page </a> . </span></span></p><p> </p><p><span><span> <strong>Downloads</strong> </span></span></p><div><hr width=\"100%\"></div><p><span><span> <a href=\"https://www.workingforessex.com/working-here/pay-reward\"> Pay and Reward </a> <strong>|</strong> <a href=\"https://www.workingforessex.com/working-here/our-ways-of-working\"> Our Ways of Working </a> <strong>|</strong> <a href=\"https://www.workingforessex.com/about-us\"> About Us </a> <strong>|</strong> </span></span><a href=\"https://www.workingforessex.com/organisational-behaviours\"><span><span> Organisation Behaviours</span></span> </a></p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"Up to £12541.00 per annum","publishDate":"2025-05-21T10:19:39.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-05-31T10:19:39.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/8ae3471a-3445-4fc0-a8fd-2bb783d07f66.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"6d5bb6cc-3bc2-496d-b4a8-2b5fec254018","title":"Exploitation Support Worker","employer":"London Borough of Tower Hamlets","department":"","location":"Town Hall, 160 Whitechapel Road, LONDON","locationType":3,"description":"<p><em>We believe that the best place for children is to be </em><strong><em>raised within their own families</em></strong><em>, immediate or wider, wherever it is safe and appropriate to do so.​</em> <em>In Tower Hamlets we are committed to </em><strong><em>building relationships and strengthening families</em></strong><em> by working </em><strong><em>with</em></strong><em> people in a compassionate and understanding way. ​</em> </p><p><em>We are </em><strong><em>ambitious</em></strong><em> for Tower Hamlets children and families and endeavour for every child and young person to be </em><strong><em>healthy, safe and successful</em></strong><em>.</em>  </p><p>Tower Hamlets is a progressive, ambitious and diverse place to work. We place children and families at the heart of everything that we do and are relentless in our pursuit of positive outcomes for all. </p><p><br></p><p><strong>Our Better Together Practice Framework</strong> is based on the ideas and concepts which underpin Restorative Practice and draws from other strength-based approaches, such as Systemic and Trauma Informed Practice.</p><p> </p><p class=\"ql-align-justify\">Our C-Change approach: <strong>Connect, Curious, Community, Co-Produce, Collaborate, </strong><strong>Check - </strong><span>sets</span> out “6 C's” for our work with children, young people, their parents and carers and each other. </p><p class=\"ql-align-justify\"><br></p><p class=\"ql-align-justify\"><strong>Your Role:</strong></p><p>The co-located Exploitation Service have an exciting opportunity to work directly with young people who are at risk of harm outside of the home. The purpose of the role is to provide support to a cohort of young people and their families at risk of exploitation and serious youth violence. It is also to prevent offending and re-offending by young people by providing an effective service to young people and their carers. Furthermore, to raise awareness with children, families, communities and professionals around the issues of exploitation, serious youth violence and associated risks. </p><p>You will be working within the multi-agency Exploitation Team where we are developing an innovative harm outside the home approach to issues around exploitation, missing and serious youth violence. You will need good people skills and experience of engaging with young people effectively. You will have a caring nature and an ability to work creatively in an effort to engage children who are at risk of harm outside of the home. You will be able to work within a team approach and with other professionals and local organisations to identify and address the issues that young people face as a result of exploitation and serious youth violence, this will be underpinned by empowering, anti-oppressive, trauma informed and culturally competent practice (training will be provided for this).</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Additional Details</strong></p><p><span>Tower Hamlets vision for our borough is that: people are aspirational, independent and have equal access to opportunities; we are a borough that our residents are proud of and love to live in; and we are a dynamic, outcomes-based council using digital innovation and partnership working to respond to the changing needs of our borough. We want people who aspire to our TOWER values: Together; Open; Willing; Excellent; Respect.</span></p><p><span>Tower Hamlets has a zero-tolerance approach to, and works to eradicate, all forms of discrimination on the basis of </span>race, sex, disability, age, religion or belief, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marital status, status as a civil partner, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy and maternity and looks to employ a diverse workforce representative of those groups. <span>We recognise that people can also be disadvantaged by their social and economic circumstances, so we will work to eliminate discrimination and disadvantage caused by social class.  </span></p><p>We are a Disability Confident Employer, which means applicants who declare a disability and meet the essential criteria for the post are guaranteed an interview. Care experience has also been adopted by the Council as an additional protected characteristic.</p><p><span>We welcome applicants interested in flexible working arrangements and also applicants who live in the borough. </span></p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£44,430 - £47,628","publishDate":"2025-05-21T09:02:31.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-06-08T00:00:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/bc1953e6-19d4-4a90-b97f-9c969ce4263f.png","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"4c380c11-a6ce-4f3c-a68f-31fa305cddb5","title":"Fostering Panel Vice Chair","employer":"Southwark Council","department":"","location":"Tooley Street, Southwark, London , Southwark, Peckham, Orient Street Short Breaks, London, SE11 4SR, London Bridge, Castlemead Estate, Camden, Peckham and Southwark, London","locationType":3,"description":"<p><strong>Do you have the leadership skills to support life-changing decisions for children in care?</strong></p><p><strong>Can you use your experience in fostering or children's services to guide complex discussions?</strong></p><p><strong>Does the opportunity to shape high-quality, child-focused practice appeal to you?</strong></p><p>If yes, we have the perfect role for you!</p><p>Our <strong>Fostering Service</strong> is looking for a dedicated and experienced <strong>Panel Vice-Chair</strong> to join our team and help make a lasting difference in the lives of children and young people.</p><p><strong>About the Role:</strong></p><p>As Southwark's <strong>Fostering Panel Vice-Chair</strong>, you will play a pivotal leadership role in ensuring the smooth and effective operation of the Fostering Panel. You will deputise for the Panel Chair when required, chairing meetings and ensuring all panel business is conducted in line with fostering regulations, statutory guidance, and national minimum standards.</p><p>Key responsibilities include:</p><ul>\n<li>Chairing fostering panel meetings in the absence of the Panel Chair.</li>\n<li>Scrutinising assessments and facilitating high-quality panel discussions.</li>\n<li>Supporting decision-making on fostering approvals, reviews, and de-registrations.</li>\n<li>Contributing to the recruitment, training, and performance review of panel members.</li>\n<li>Promoting anti-discriminatory practice and identifying areas for service improvement.</li>\n<li>Liaising closely with the Agency Adviser, Panel Administrator, and Agency Decision Maker.</li>\n<li>Ensuring recommendations are clear, evidence-based, and meet statutory requirements.</li>\n</ul><p>This is a <strong>sessional role</strong>, with panels typically held twice a month. It's ideal for someone looking to take on a meaningful leadership position with flexible hours.</p><p><strong>About You:</strong></p><p>We're looking for someone who brings a strong blend of professional experience and values-led leadership. To succeed in this role, you'll need to have:</p><ul>\n<li>Substantial experience in fostering, adoption, or wider children's services.</li>\n<li>An excellent understanding of fostering legislation, regulations, and National Minimum Standards.</li>\n<li>Proven ability to lead and facilitate complex discussions and make well-reasoned recommendations.</li>\n<li>Experience chairing panels or multi-agency meetings, or strong potential to do so.</li>\n<li>Commitment to anti-discriminatory, child-centred practice.</li>\n<li>Confidence in decision-making and ability to challenge where necessary.</li>\n<li>Excellent communication, analytical and organisational skills.</li>\n<li>Willingness to stay up to date with legislation, best practice, and panel developments.</li>\n</ul><p><strong>About the Team:</strong></p><p>Our <strong>Fostering Panel</strong> plays a vital role in ensuring the safety, stability, and success of fostering arrangements across Southwark. The panel brings together experienced professionals and independent voices to review assessments and make well-informed, child-centred recommendations.</p><p>You'll be supported by a committed team including the Panel Chair, Panel Advisor, and administrative staff, and you'll have opportunities to contribute to wider service development and quality assurance through quarterly meetings and feedback loops.</p><p>For detailed qualifications and requirements, please review the job description and person specification located at the bottom of the advert.</p><p><strong>Contact Information:</strong></p><p>For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Sophie James at .</p><p><strong>Additional Information:</strong></p><ul>\n<li>This is a <strong>sessional role</strong>, with panels typically held twice a month</li>\n<li>Enhanced DBS required</li>\n</ul><p><strong>Benefits and more information:</strong></p><p><a href=\"https://jobs.southwark.gov.uk/why-us/\">https://jobs.southwark.gov.uk/why-us/</a></p><p><strong>Recruitment Timeline:</strong></p><p>Advert close date: 11:59pm on 16<sup>th</sup> June 2025 </p><p>Shortlisting date/s: 27<sup>th</sup> June 2025</p><p>Interview date/s: 18<sup>th</sup> July 2025</p><p><strong>The closing date is given as a guide. We reserve the right to close this vacancy once a sufficient number of applications has been received. We strongly advise you to complete your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.</strong></p><p>We are an organisation who is passionate about our people and understands that richness of diversity is a requirement to provide the best possible services to our communities. This is demonstrated through our council-wide ambitious commitment to tackle racial inequality in our communities and workforce through our <a href=\"https://www.southwark.gov.uk/engagement-and-consultations/southwark-stands-together\">Southwark Stands Together initiative</a>. We particularly welcome applications from members of the black, Asian and ethnic minority communities to increase representation at senior management level in the Council.</p><p><strong>Guaranteed Interview Scheme:</strong></p><p>As part of our commitment to inclusion, we offer guaranteed interviews for specific groups of people. To qualify, you'll need to meet the minimum requirements for the role, and identify with one of the below criteria:</p><ul>\n<li>Members of the Armed Forces and veterans</li>\n<li>Are currently in care, or have previously been in care</li>\n<li>If you consider yourself to be disabled or if you have a long-term health condition</li>\n</ul><p><strong>About Southwark: </strong></p><p>We are the largest local authority social landlord in London, managing 55,000 homes lived in by 40% of Southwark's residents. We are home to over 18,300 businesses including iconic London venues and social enterprises, and we have a young, diverse and growing population.</p><p>At Southwark we are committed to making our borough just and fair and are taking positive action to tackle inequalities. Our residents and communities are our greatest asset and the passion we have for Southwark is shared by millions of Londoners who enjoy our outstanding cultural offer, use our hospitals and attend our universities. Our refreshed borough plan and focus on Southwark Stands Together, (which is our work with Southwark's communities and the council's staff to tackle racism, injustice and inequality) underpins all that we do.</p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£230 - £400 per day","publishDate":"2025-05-21T08:44:26.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-07-20T08:44:26.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/8ba8b144-8ce5-4724-86cd-6641651bdfcd.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"187e0c59-1714-4d8d-93ed-09920ba6acaa","title":"Senior Social Worker","employer":"London Borough of Redbridge","department":"","location":"Redbridge","locationType":3,"description":"<p class=\"customHTML\"><strong class=\"customHTML\">Senior Social Work Practitioner in the First Contact Team</strong></p>\n<p class=\"customHTML\"><strong class=\"customHTML\">Permanent – Full Time</strong></p>\n<p class=\"customHTML\"><strong class=\"customHTML\">Location: Lynton House, 255-259 High Rd, Ilford, IG1 1NY</strong></p>\n<p class=\"customHTML\"> </p>\n<p class=\"customHTML\"><strong class=\"customHTML\">Redbridge is an ambitious, diverse and exciting east-London borough. What we do is driven by changing our relationship with local people to support our vision. As a result, we've developed innovative ways to build our communities and transform our Council.</strong></p>\n<p class=\"customHTML\"><strong class=\"customHTML\"> </strong></p>\n<p class=\"customHTML\"><strong class=\"customHTML\">We're one of the fastest growing parts of the country and the third most diverse London borough. Our communities are attracted by a mixture of excellent schools, relatively affordable housing, high-quality open space and rapid transport connections into the heart of the city.</strong></p>\n<p class=\"customHTML\"><strong class=\"customHTML\"> </strong></p>\n<p class=\"customHTML\">Our First Contact Team is the front door for information, advice, and support to our community, we work in conjunction with the Community Health and Social Care teams and consist of district nurses, social workers, rehabilitation therapists, occupational therapists, mental health workers, learning disability workers. We work in partnership with other health and social care teams such as specialist nursing or children services. This integrated way of working allows us to deliver high-quality person-centred services that meet the needs of the residents. 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Forest","department":"","location":"Handsworth Primary School,Handsworth Avenue, Highams Park, London, E4 9PJ","locationType":3,"description":"<ul>\n<li class=\"paragraph\">\n<span class=\"normaltextrun\"><strong><span>Cover Supervisor</span></strong></span><span class=\"eop\"><strong><span> </span></strong></span>\n</li>\n<li class=\"paragraph\">\n<span class=\"normaltextrun\"><strong><span>As soon as possible start</span></strong></span><span class=\"eop\"><strong><span> </span></strong></span>\n</li>\n<li class=\"paragraph\">\n<span class=\"normaltextrun\"><strong><span>39 Weeks per Year – 32 Hours 30 Minutes per Week</span></strong></span><span class=\"eop\"><strong><span> </span></strong></span>\n</li>\n<li class=\"paragraph\">\n<span class=\"normaltextrun\"><span>                             </span></span><span class=\"normaltextrun\"><strong><span>NJC Scale (Outer London) Scale 5 Pts 12-16 - £24,889 - £26,384</span></strong></span><span class=\"eop\"><em><span> </span></em></span>\n</li>\n</ul>\n<p class=\"paragraph\"><strong><em><span> </span></em></strong></p>\n<p class=\"paragraph\"><span class=\"normaltextrun\"><span>We have an opportunity for a suitably qualified, enthusiastic and authoritative individual to join our school as a Cover Supervisor.  The ideal candidate will be required to manage a classroom environment ensuring that students remain on task with the work they have been set by absent teachers.  You will also be responsible for supervising the 6</span></span><span class=\"normaltextrun\"><sup><span>th</span></sup></span><span class=\"normaltextrun\"><span> Form Study Area to ensure that students are using the area effectively. The post will be ideal for anyone looking to gain experience in teaching or someone considering a career working with young people.</span></span><span class=\"eop\"><em><span> </span></em></span></p>\n<p class=\"paragraph\"><span class=\"eop\"><span> </span></span></p>\n<p class=\"paragraph\"><span class=\"normaltextrun\"><span>Highams Park School is a highly successful 11-18 comprehensive school serving its local community. In our most recent OFSTED inspection, our school was judged ‘good’ and our Sixth Form, comprising of approximately 400 students, was judged to be 'outstanding'. At GCSE we have a positive Progress 8 score, and at A Level our results have been outstanding, as judged by ALPS, for 8 consecutive years. Highams Park School offers its staff the opportunity to work in a highly regarded school, with dedicated and motivated colleagues and well-behaved, friendly students. Highams Park School offers comprehensive CPDL and is dedicated to staff wellbeing and ensuring that teachers have a manageable workload. </span></span><span class=\"eop\"><span> </span></span><span class=\"eop\"><em><span> </span></em></span></p>\n<p class=\"paragraph\"><span class=\"eop\"><em><span> </span></em></span></p>\n<p class=\"paragraph\"><span class=\"normaltextrun\"><span>Please email </span></span><em><span><a href=\"mailto:recruitment@highamsparkschool.co.uk\"><span class=\"normaltextrun\"><strong><span>recruitment@highamsparkschool.co.uk</span></strong></span></a></span></em><span class=\"normaltextrun\"><strong><span> </span></strong></span><span class=\"normaltextrun\"><span> or go to our website for more information. Please complete our application form (download from website) </span></span><em><span><a href=\"http://www.highamsparkschool.co.uk/\"><span class=\"normaltextrun\"><span>www.highamsparkschool.co.uk</span></span></a></span></em><span class=\"normaltextrun\"><span> and return by midday Thursday 12</span></span><span class=\"normaltextrun\"><sup><span>th</span></sup></span><span class=\"normaltextrun\"><span> June 2025.</span></span><span class=\"eop\"><em><span> </span></em></span></p>\n<p class=\"paragraph\"><span class=\"eop\"><em><span> </span></em></span></p>\n<p class=\"paragraph\"><span class=\"eop\"><em><span> </span></em></span></p>\n<p class=\"paragraph\"><span class=\"normaltextrun\"><strong><span>Safeguarding children</span></strong></span><span class=\"eop\"><em><span> </span></em></span></p>\n<p class=\"paragraph\"><span class=\"normaltextrun\"><strong><span>We are committed to the safety of our pupils through our recruitment and school practices; all jobs are subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check.</span></strong></span><span class=\"eop\"><em><span> </span></em></span></p>\n<p class=\"paragraph\"><span class=\"normaltextrun\"><strong><span>The Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) helps employers make safer recruitment decisions and prevent unsuitable people from working with vulnerable groups, including children.</span></strong></span><span class=\"eop\"><em><span> </span></em></span></p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"Actual pro rata salary if part-time : £24,889 - £26,384","publishDate":"2025-05-20T14:14:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-06-12T11:00:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/39883e57-6e93-496a-ae8c-6566973038b4.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"d32d7fb4-63e3-4960-9f57-01ac351b7454","title":"Marketing Officer (Sports and Leisure)","employer":"Chelmsford City Council","department":"","location":"Chelmsford","locationType":2,"description":"<p class=\"customHTML\">Are you passionate about promoting health, wellbeing and active lifestyles? Do you love creating marketing campaigns that get real results? If you're a creative, digitally savvy marketer looking to develop your skills in a dynamic team, we’ve got the perfect opportunity for you!</p>\n<p class=\"customHTML\">We’re on the lookout for a Marketing Officer to work within our Sports and Leisure team to cover maternity leave for up to 12 months. The role forms a key part in promoting Chelmsford City Council’s four leisure centres, driving awareness of our exciting range of fitness memberships, sports facilities, wellbeing initiatives and community events.</p>\n<p class=\"customHTML\">As our Marketing Officer, you would help deliver eye-catching, results-driven campaigns across digital and traditional channels. The successful applicant will work across a variety of projects to promote all aspects of the leisure environment and support income and membership growth targets through the production of engaging marketing as well as developing targeted, data-informed campaigns to reach both existing and new audiences. Alongside this, the creation and scheduling of content for websites, email marketing, social media and digital screens as well as producing compelling copy and creative for ads, posters and leaflets is also a key aspect of the role.</p>\n<p class=\"customHTML\">Applicants should have a passion for fitness, sports and leisure and experience in marketing or a similar field, particularly in the use of Canva, email CRMS’s and video editing software. With a strong digital skillset and confidence using and interpreting data from social media platforms, the successful applicant will possess excellent interpersonal skills and a hands-on approach to manage multiple projects and deadlines whilst building positive working relationships with the leisure centres and other clients. The ability to travel to and from the leisure centre sites in Chelmsford and South Woodham Ferrers is also essential.</p>\n<p class=\"customHTML\">The role is advertised as full time, 37 hours per week working from Monday – Friday with some occasional evening and weekend work to support events and campaign launches.</p>\n<p class=\"customHTML\">Interviews are currently scheduled for the week commencing 16th June.</p>\n<p class=\"customHTML\">Find out more about Chelmsford and Working for the City Council by viewing our Uncover Your Potential brochure above.</p>\n<p class=\"customHTML\">As an accredited Essex Family Friendly Employer, this full-time role can be job-shared or part-time if we can fill the remaining hours. Please mention this in your supporting statement. if you are interested. For more details please visit: <a href=\"https://www.essex.gov.uk/family-friendly-charter\">https://www.essex.gov.uk/family-friendly-charter</a>.</p>\n<p class=\"customHTML\">Chelmsford City Council is committed to safeguarding vulnerable groups and expects all employees to share this commitment and have a range of policies and procedures in place which promote safeguarding and safer working practices across our services. The Council's Safer Recruitment process contains pre-employment checks which includes safeguarding training, obtaining references and ensuring compliance with Disclosure and Barring Service process.</p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£32,214 to £35,022 per annum","publishDate":"2025-05-20T13:53:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-06-10T13:52:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/c7fc0f7f-b873-4ffd-9931-27cae1bbb7be.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"ff6c4b45-ebc3-4c27-94db-bc7a1f2d05af","title":"Class Teacher","employer":"London Borough Of Waltham Forest","department":"","location":"Whitehall Primary School, 90 Normanton Park, Chingford, London","locationType":3,"description":"<p><strong>Class Teacher </strong></p>\n<p><strong>MPS/UPS (Outer London)</strong></p>\n<p><strong>September 2025</strong><strong> </strong></p>\n<p><strong> </strong></p>\n<p>We are seeking an enthusiastic and hard working class teacher to bring fresh ideas and creativity to our team.</p>\n<p>This is a fantastic opportunity to join our warm and happy school. Whitehall is a collaborative and inclusive school in Waltham Forest which is committed to ensuring the very best outcomes for all members of our school community. We are very proud to also have a Specialist Resource Provision for Deaf pupils.</p>\n<p>We are looking for committed, enthusiastic and high calibre teacher to join our team. We are particularly looking for an excellent practitioner who are strong and confident in teaching across the primary phases. This is an exciting opportunity to support the school in raising standards and to help drive the school forward in its new direction. This post will suit a practitioner who has high expectations of themselves and their pupils and who is ambitious and driven to deliver on outcomes both academically and in developing the whole child.</p>\n<p>We are looking for:</p>\n<ul>\n<li>Experience of teaching in EYFS and or KS1 or KS2</li>\n<li>Excellent classroom practitioner who is able to support colleagues to raise their teaching practice</li>\n</ul>\n<ul>\n<li>Highly motivated, innovative and have a strong work ethos to support the vision of the school</li>\n<li>Have good interpersonal skills and be able to work well as part of our team</li>\n<li>Have unconditional positive regard for children and be community minded</li>\n<li>Resilient and work well under pressure</li>\n</ul>\n<p>Main responsibilities:</p>\n<ul>\n<li>Working co-operatively with other teachers and support staff in the class</li>\n<li>To understand what constitutes quality care and education</li>\n<li>To have a thorough knowledge and understanding of child development</li>\n<li>To demonstrate a thorough knowledge of safeguarding children</li>\n<li>To ensure that best practice is employed within our Early Years setting</li>\n</ul>\n<ul>\n<li>To provide a warm, caring and stimulating environment for the children</li>\n<li>To be responsible for the maintenance and resourcing of the outdoor area</li>\n<li>To show personal and professional integrity and confidentiality</li>\n<li>To attend and contribute to staff meetings, training sessions and inset days</li>\n</ul>\n<p>If you are interested in knowing more about these posts, please have a look on our school website or to arrange a visit email us on: HR<a href=\"mailto:office@whitehall.waltham.sch.uk\">@whitehall.waltham.sch.uk</a></p>\n<p><strong><em>Closing Date                  </em></strong><em>3<sup>rd</sup> June <strong> </strong></em></p>\n<p><strong><em>Interview Dates            </em></strong><em>TBC</em></p>\n<p><strong><em>Whitehall Primary School is committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children. The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS check.</em></strong></p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£35,000 - £74,999","publishDate":"2025-05-20T12:39:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-06-03T22:55:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/9c4e0ea5-9aa9-4868-a6f6-94be0ff80e1c.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"74eeaa37-b8cd-4e9b-98e7-b70fd3f42edf","title":"Finance Business Partner","employer":"University Schools Trust (UST)","department":"","location":"University Schools Trust , St Paul's Way Trust School, Secondary , Royal Greenwich Trust School , Cyril Jackson Primary School , Sir William Burrough Primary School","locationType":3,"description":"<p>There has never been a better time to join the University Schools Trust, we work collaboratively to deliver a shared vision of inclusive, high quality and transformational education delivered by schools which are deeply rooted in the communities we serve.</p>\n<p>We are expanding our Central Finance Team, and we are looking to recruit a Finance Business Partner. Reporting to the Head of Finance Business Partner in their financial and strategic decision making. You will be based at our head office in Tower Hamlets but will require considerable time to be spent on-site at the schools across the trust.</p>\n<p><strong>About the post:</strong></p>\n<p>As a Finance Business Partner, you will play a crucial role in supporting budget holders in their financial and strategic decision making. Working within the central finance team you will be responsible for:</p>\n<ul>\n<li>Providing financial guidance and support to senior management and budget holders.</li>\n<li>Challenging and supporting senior management in managing spend on a portfolio basis.</li>\n<li>Recognising potential risk and opportunities and identifying solutions to manage them.</li>\n<li>The monthly end reporting cycle and management accounts.</li>\n<li>Periodic forecasting and yearly budget setting.</li>\n<li>Helping to translate financial information into insightful commentaries.</li>\n<li>Providing input into benchmarking, dashboarding and financial modelling.</li>\n<li>Overseeing operational financial management and audits.</li>\n</ul>\n<p><strong>About you:</strong></p>\n<p>The successful candidate for the role of Finance Business Partner will have:</p>\n<ul>\n<li>A CIMA/ACCA/CIPFA qualification.</li>\n<li>Strong accounting knowledge and ability to explain concepts to colleagues.</li>\n<li>Extensive experience in financial management, including budget monitoring and risk management.</li>\n<li>Expertise in completing financial reports and handling both core transactional and strategic responsibilities.</li>\n<li>Sound organisation and time management skills with an attention to detail.</li>\n<li>Be able to adapt to changing priorities in a pressurised environment.</li>\n</ul>\n<p><strong>About us:</strong></p>\n<p>The University Schools Trust (UST) is a partnership of schools, universities, and public and private sector bodies. We are uniquely placed to change the educational landscape for the pupils, staff, parents and wider communities whom we serve.</p>\n<p>Established in September 2016, UST currently comprises four member schools located in two London Boroughs:</p>\n<ul>\n<li>St Paul’s Way School (SPW) 3 - 18 all-through school in Tower Hamlets</li>\n<li>Royal Greenwich Trust School (RGTS) 11 - 18 secondary school in Greenwich</li>\n<li>Cyril Jackson Primary School (CJPS) 3 - 11 primary school in Tower Hamlets</li>\n<li>Sir William Burrough Primary School (SWB) 3 - 11 primary school in Tower Hamlets</li>\n</ul>\n<p>We are a group of schools with strong, mutually impactful relationships - which is key to our success and therefore with a strong appetite for growth.</p>\n<p>We are committed to empowering communities, improving social justice and breaking barriers for social mobility, and have a particular focus on reducing the attainment gap for those who are amongst the most disadvantaged in our society.</p>\n<p>The UST is exceptionally aspirational for the young people it currently serves, and we are deeply committed to extending our work in order to have an even greater impact on educational outcomes for young people.</p>\n<p>If you would like to play your part in building and delivering an outstanding service for UST, we would very much like to hear from you.</p>\n<p><em>The University Schools Trust, East London, is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All successful candidates will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS Check.</em></p>\n<p><a href=\"https://www.ust.london/policies/child-protection-safeguarding\">https://www.ust.london/policies/child-protection-safeguarding</a></p>\n<p><strong>Interview date: TBC</strong></p>\n<p><strong>Please note we reserve the right to close this advert early. </strong></p>\n<p><strong>We do not accept CVs alone.</strong></p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"P06 £54,684 - £57,726","publishDate":"2025-05-20T12:28:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-06-07T11:00:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/ee9c54e2-7501-418b-a809-86450c1a161f.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"593b8133-aca7-422c-8a3c-656383c7f0a8","title":"Policy & Engagement Officer LGR","employer":"Brentwood Borough Council","department":"","location":"Rochford, Essex, Brentwood","locationType":2,"description":"<p><strong>Policy & Engagement Officer LGR </strong> </p>\n<p>Salary: OneTeam Band 9 £43,693 - £47,754 (Starting salary dependent upon skills and qualifications.) </p>\n<p>Location: Rochford District and Brentwood Borough Council </p>\n<p>Fixed Term Opportunity –12 months </p>\n<p>Working Pattern: Flexible Hours/Full Time </p>\n<p>Hours: 37 Hours per week </p>\n<p><strong>Closing date: 28</strong><strong>th</strong><strong> </strong><strong> </strong><strong>May 2025</strong> </p>\n<p>DBS Check: No </p>\n<p>Are you passionate about policy development? Adept at managing relationships? An effective project manager? Can you plan and deliver meaningful consultation activity as well as analyse data and translate it into meaningful insight? If so, we’d love to hear from you! </p>\n<p>We are seeking a highly skilled and self-motivated professional to work across both councils, supporting our response to Local Government Reorganisation (LGR). </p>\n<p>You will: </p>\n<ul>\n<li>Co-ordinate and contribute to the delivery of the LGR Programme </li>\n</ul>\n<ul>\n<li>Act as project manager for LGR projects </li>\n</ul>\n<ul>\n<li>Act as a key point of contact for the council allowing the co-ordination of devolution and LGR activities </li>\n</ul>\n<ul>\n<li>Ensure Brentwood Borough Council and Rochford District Council maintain an informed position on devolution and Local Government Reform (LGR) </li>\n</ul>\n<ul>\n<li>Lead the planning and delivery of LGR consultation and engagement activities, with findings analysed and used to inform the council’s approach </li>\n</ul>\n<ul>\n<li>Undertake key research and analysis activity to inform Brentwood Borough Council and Rochford District Council’s approach to devolution and local government reorganisation </li>\n</ul>\n<p>This is a great opportunity to work closely with senior officers, elected Members and external stakeholders to ensure Brentwood Borough Council and Rochford District Council communities benefit from the opportunities of change. </p>\n<p>Please view the job description for more information relating to this opportunity.   </p>\n<p>For an informal discussion regarding this position, please contact Sam Nicholson on 01277 312889 or <a href=\"mailto:Samantha.nicholson@brentwood.rochford.gov.uk\">Samantha.nicholson@brentwood.rochford.gov.uk</a>. </p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"OneTeam Band 9 £43,693 - £47,754","publishDate":"2025-05-20T10:53:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-05-28T22:58:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/866e9afd-5211-4c7a-a016-4bc8098168fb.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"33b17e34-75ce-424b-be1b-31fc62b9ef77","title":"Class Teacher (temporary, one year)","employer":"London Borough Of Waltham Forest","department":"","location":"Chapel End Infant School & Early Years Centre,Beresford Road, London E17 4LN","locationType":3,"description":"<p>SCHOOL <strong>Chapel End Infant School & Early Years Centre</strong></p>\n<p>LOCATION:   <strong>Beresford Road, London E17 4LN</strong>         </p>\n<p>JOB TITLE:    <strong>Class Teacher for EYFS/Key Stage 1</strong></p>\n<p>CONTRACT TYPE & SALARY DETAILS: <strong>Main Pay Scale/UPS dependent upon experience</strong></p>\n<p><strong>Full-time/Temporary for one year </strong></p>\n<p> </p>\n<p><strong>Class Teacher – temporary (1<sup>st</sup> September 2025-31<sup>st</sup> August 2026) required for September 2025.</strong></p>\n<p>We are looking to recruit a motivated and committed teacher to join our caring and successful school.</p>\n<p><strong> </strong><strong>We want a teacher who: </strong></p>\n<ul>\n<li>is creative with the skills, energy and drive to deliver high quality teaching, learning and assessment</li>\n<li>has high expectations, to ensure that all children can achieve their full potential</li>\n<li>has a commitment to develop and maintain the highest standards</li>\n<li>has good knowledge and understanding of both the EYFS and KS1 curriculum</li>\n<li>is able to work effectively within the staff team and play a key role in supporting the school aims</li>\n</ul>\n<p><strong>We offer</strong>:</p>\n<ul>\n<li>a good school with a warm, welcoming and diverse community</li>\n<li>friendly and supportive staff and governors</li>\n<li>wonderful children who have excellent learning behaviours</li>\n<li>a programme of continued professional development and a highly experienced and supportive team</li>\n<li>natural outdoor spaces for learning and play, including our own Wild Wood</li>\n<li>established close links with other schools – we are part of the Federation of Walthamstow Central Area Schools (FoWCAS)</li>\n<li>a senior leadership team who ensure that staff wellbeing and teacher workloads are carefully considered.</li>\n</ul>\n<p>We are a 3 form entry school and nursery committed to providing the best learning experiences for all our children.</p>\n<p>Visits to the school are warmly welcomed and encouraged prior to application. Please phone the school office on 020 8527 1388 to arrange. An application pack is available for download on the school website at <a href=\"https://www.chapelendinfants.com/walthamforest/primary/chapelend-inf/site/pages/newsanddates/vacancies\">Chapel End Infant School/Vacancies</a></p>\n<p>Closing date for return of applications:  <strong>Friday 30<sup>th</sup> May 2025</strong></p>\n<p>Interviews will be held on: <strong>Thursday 5<sup>th</sup> and Friday 6<sup>th</sup> June 2025</strong></p>\n<p>An application pack is available for download on the school website at <a href=\"http://www.chapelendinfants.com\"><strong>www.chapelendinfants.com</strong></a><strong> </strong></p>\n<p>All completed applications should be returned to the school by email at the following address: <a href=\"mailto:school@chapelend-inf.waltham.sch.uk\"><strong>school@chapelend-inf.waltham.sch.uk</strong></a><strong> </strong></p>\n<p><strong>Chapel End Infant School & Early Years Centre is firmly committed to safeguarding the welfare of young children and expects all staff to share this commitment. 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We thank you for your interest. </strong></p> <p><strong>We are Newham</strong></p> <p>We are a vibrant, dynamic, culturally rich East London Borough with a young population and limitless potential. We are a challenging yet rewarding place to work, with the networks in place to enable you to be the best Practitioner that you can be and make a real difference to our children and families. Our social care services were rated to be GOOD overall by Ofsted, with leadership rated as OUTSTANDING, but we have not stopped striving to be better.</p> <p>We’ve been working tirelessly to establish a Centre of Excellence for Children’s Services through investment, co-production and by continuously developing our 'Circles of Support' practice model; centring on systemic and restorative practice and a specialist support offer for our Practitioners. 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Build and sustain effective multi-agency relationships with locality partners that will influence improved outcomes for children and families around a team around the family model that adheres to the principles of ‘one family one plan’.</p> <p>We are seeking candidates who are experienced and well versed in ethos and principles of delivering Early Help. However, with the advent of Family Help; wrap around multi-disciplinary whole family support at earliest opportunity, pivotal role of Lead Practitioner, principle of one family one plan that will flex as needs of children and family change, and closer alignment between targeted Early Help and Child in Need (Section 17) we would particularly welcome applications from candidates who hold a recognised Social Work Qualification & Registration with Social Work England and/or equivalent qualification, such as youth work, teaching, probation, therapeutic, etc, as stipulated in person specification. </p> <p>To find out more and prepare your application please see JD here </p> <p>For an informal discussion about the posts, please contact Fran Craven at Fran.Craven@newham.gov.uk and Dawn Henry at Dawn.Henry@newham.gov.uk </p> <p><strong>About Us</strong></p> <p>Early Help and Prevention Services in Newham are undergoing a transformation to ensure that we offer timely and dynamic joined up support to children and families. </p> <p>Our primary aims are early detection and identification of children and family’s needs, offering ‘the right support at the right time’ to mitigate against escalation of children’s needs and risks by supporting families to avoid crisis through earlier identification, targeted support, safety and contingency planning. </p> <p>We adopt the role of Lead Practitioner, offering planned purposeful and focused targeted interventions, our aim being to reduce volume of referrals to child protection services, and in accordance with Newham’s Early help strategy, to improve children's long-term outcomes around health and education, improved emotional wellbeing, ensuring that children and young people can feel safe and thrive in their communities. </p> <p>Our transformed targeted Early Help Service will see four newly configured teams, comprising of an Early Help Manager, and a mix of Early Help, and Senior Early Help Practitioners aligned with Newham’s four locality Family Hubs networks.   </p> <p>Family Hub’s provide a range of universal services from conception to 18 years (up to 25 years if young person has additional needs). This is inclusive of a strong start for life offer, supporting child and parent through each developmental stage.  </p> <p>Changes within Early Help will align with wider context of proposed Family Help model and Families First Partnership reforms (March 2025).   </p> <p>We are recruiting to a number of positions in the Early Help space: </p> <p>Please view JD here</p> <p><strong>IMPORTANT: If you are an LBN member of staff and applying for this role as a secondment you should note that secondments are subject to the agreement of your current employing service. Please ensure that you inform your line manager of your intention to apply for the post in the first instance.</strong></p> <p><strong>Additional Information</strong></p> <p>We are committed to creating an inclusive, anti-racist environment for all. When you apply for a job at Newham, your application is considered on its merits regardless of your age, disability, ethnicity, faith, gender identity or sexual orientation. If you share our vision and values, and you bring the experience and skills we need, that’s all that matters to us.</p> <p>The London Borough of Newham has important responsibilities for safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. If you are appointed to a job that involves working with these groups, you may be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.</p> <p><strong>Please attach your supporting statement, explaining in no more than x2 A4 sides why and how you meet the criteria for this role.</strong></p> <p><strong>We practice anonymised recruitment. Please ensure that you remove all personal information from any documents that you upload.</strong></p> <p>The personal information we have collected from you will be shared with Cifas who will use it to prevent fraud, other unlawful or dishonest conduct, malpractice, and other seriously improper conduct. If any of these are detected you could be refused certain services or employment. Your personal information will also be used to verify your identity. Further details of how your information will be used by us and Cifas, and your data protection rights, can be found by https://www.cifas.org.uk/fpn.</p> <p>The London Borough of Newham is a Disability Confident employer. Candidates who declare that they have a disability in accordance with the Equality Act 2010 and meet the essential criteria as specified in the Job Profile will be guaranteed an interview.</p> <p>Priority consideration on all advertised roles will be given to London Borough of Newham Redeployees.</p> <p>\n\n <img src=\"https://ars2.equest.com/?response_id=26b2f215a9ce309e20c3a1c752f7703d&view\" alt=\" \" width=\"1\" height=\"1\"></p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£50,000 - £74,999","publishDate":"2025-05-19T15:40:05.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-06-01T23:59:59.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/792c88d7-1c15-4009-943d-e3776cf973d3.png","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"d2f17e0d-1c69-48a9-b21a-e98ec3511014","title":"Early Help SEND Practitioner","employer":"London Borough of Newham","department":"","location":"greater London","locationType":3,"description":"<p><strong>Early Help SEND Practitioner (PO1) X2</strong><br> <strong>Fixed term contract for a period of 12 months</strong><br> <strong>Starting salary of £39,855 –£42,324 </strong></p> <p><strong>The closing date for receipt of your applications is 01/06/25, however, interest in these jobs may be high and we therefore reserve the right to close the vacancy early.</strong></p> <p><strong>We are Newham</strong></p> <p>We are a vibrant, dynamic, culturally rich East London Borough with a young population and limitless potential. We are a challenging yet rewarding place to work, with the networks in place to enable you to be the best Practitioner that you can be and make a real difference to our children and families. Our social care services were rated to be GOOD overall by Ofsted, with leadership rated as OUTSTANDING, but we have not stopped striving to be better.</p> <p>We’ve been working tirelessly to establish a Centre of Excellence for Children’s Services through investment, co-production and by continuously developing our 'Circles of Support' practice model; centring on systemic and restorative practice and a specialist support offer for our Practitioners. Ofsted described Newham as having a positive culture of learning and development and we’d love for you to learn and grow with us.</p> <p><strong>About us</strong></p> <p>Early Help and Prevention Services in Newham are undergoing a transformation to ensure that we offer timely and dynamic joined up support to children and families. </p> <p>Our primary aims are early detection and identification of children and family’s needs, offering ‘the right support at the right time’ to mitigate against escalation of children’s needs and risks by supporting families to avoid crisis through earlier identification, targeted support, safety and contingency planning. </p> <p>We adopt the role of Lead Practitioner, offering planned purposeful and focused targeted interventions, our aim being to reduce volume of referrals to child protection services, and in accordance with Newham’s Early help strategy, to improve children's long-term outcomes around health and education, improved emotional wellbeing, ensuring that children and young people can feel safe and thrive in their communities. </p> <p>Our transformed targeted Early Help Service will see four newly configured teams, comprising of an Early Help Manager, and a mix of Early Help, and Senior Early Help Practitioners aligned with Newham’s four locality Family Hubs networks.   </p> <p>Family Hub’s provide a range of universal services from conception to 18 years (up to 25 years if young person has additional needs). This is inclusive of a strong start for life offer, supporting child and parent through each developmental stage.  </p> <p>Changes within Early Help will align with wider context of proposed Family Help model and Families First Partnership reforms (March 2025).   </p> <p>We are recruiting to a number of positions in the Early Help space: </p> <p><strong>About the Job</strong></p> <p>We are seeking two experienced Practitioner’s to join a newly created Early Help SEND team. You will be case-holding as Lead Practitioner, required to write qualitative Early Help assessments and family plans, offering families a planned purposeful and focused family led intervention, that builds resilience for parents / carers, and improves education, health and social outcomes for children with a disability and/or additional needs. As Lead Practitioner, you will be required to work collaboratively within a multi-professional team around the family model that adheres to the principles of one family one plan.    <strong> </strong></p> <p>To find out more about the role please download the JD here</p> <p>For an informal discussion about the posts, please contact Fran Craven at Fran.Craven@newham.gov.uk and Dawn Henry at Dawn.Henry@newham.gov.uk</p> <p><strong>You will be notified if your application has been successful, we are aiming to shortlist W/B 02/06/25 and schedule interviews between 09/06/25 and 27/06/25. We thank you for your interest. </strong></p> <p><strong>IMPORTANT: If you are an LBN member of staff and applying for this role as a secondment you should note that secondments are subject to the agreement of your current employing service. Please ensure that you inform your line manager of your intention to apply for the post in the first instance.</strong></p> <p><strong>Additional Information</strong></p> <p>We are committed to creating an inclusive, anti-racist environment for all. When you apply for a job at Newham, your application is considered on its merits regardless of your age, disability, ethnicity, faith, gender identity or sexual orientation. If you share our vision and values, and you bring the experience and skills we need, that’s all that matters to us.</p> <p>The London Borough of Newham has important responsibilities for safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. If you are appointed to a job that involves working with these groups, you may be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.</p> <p><strong>Please attach your supporting statement, explaining in no more than x2 A4 sides why and how you meet the criteria for this role.</strong></p> <p><strong>We practice anonymised recruitment. Please ensure that you remove all personal information from any documents that you upload.</strong></p> <p> </p><p>The personal information we have collected from you will be shared with Cifas who will use it to prevent fraud, other unlawful or dishonest conduct, malpractice, and other seriously improper conduct. If any of these are detected you could be refused certain services or employment. Your personal information will also be used to verify your identity. Further details of how your information will be used by us and Cifas, and your data protection rights, can be found by https://www.cifas.org.uk/fpn.</p>\n\n <img src=\"https://ars2.equest.com/?response_id=aed0dce2f84e32495aa6a4de22cf4537&view\" alt=\" \" width=\"1\" height=\"1\">","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£35,000 - £44,999","publishDate":"2025-05-19T15:40:05.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-06-01T23:59:59.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/71bcf606-598a-455c-9ea5-26a1cd7b6cb6.png","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"193d070f-1e17-48c8-88e2-6e37ad310f86","title":"Quality Assurance Officer - Regional Fostering Recruitment","employer":"London Borough Of Waltham Forest","department":"","location":"Walthamstow, Greater London, United Kingdom","locationType":3,"description":"<p><strong>Organisation</strong>: London Borough of Waltham Forest</p><p><strong>Salary:</strong> PO3 £44,331 - £47,532<br><strong>Contract Type:</strong> Full-time - Fixed term contract ending 31/03/26 with potential to be extended beyond<br><strong>Working hours per week:</strong> 36 </p><p><strong>Application Deadline:</strong> 26/05/2025</p><p><strong>Proposed Interview Date(s): </strong>TBC<br><strong>Reference:</strong> 1745</p><p> </p><p><strong>About Us:</strong> </p><p>Bursting with culture, energy, and opportunity, the London Borough of Waltham Forest is a fantastic and exciting place to work. </p><p>We are a highly ambitious borough. Driven by culture and the innate creativity of our residents, we have developed new and innovative ways to build our communities. Our Council is relentlessly resident-focused, insight-led, digitally driven and commercially minded; a Council focused on meeting the needs of our existing and future residents. </p><p>London Borough of Waltham Forest is one of the <a href=\"https://www.london.gov.uk/good-work-standard\">Mayor of London’s Good Work Standard</a> employers. This accreditation is a proof of our commitment to creating a healthy, fair and inclusive workplace. This includes fair pay and conditions, workplace well-being, skills and progression and diversity and recruitment. </p><p><strong>The Council’s preference is for online application. However, if you have a disability and are unable to complete an online application, please email recruitment@walthamforest.gov.uk so we can arrange an alternative application method. </strong></p><p><strong>Click here for further information on the </strong><a href=\"https://www.walthamforest.gov.uk/council-and-elections/your-data-and-privacy/our-privacy-notices/hr-recruitment-privacy-notice\"><strong>Human Resources recruitment privacy notice</strong></a><strong>. </strong></p><p> </p><p><strong>About the role:</strong> </p><p>The purpose of the <strong>Quality Assurance Officer</strong> role is to produce high-quality analysis and reporting to drive operational decision-making and service improvement. This involves planning and delivering quality assurance projects, sharing insights with senior managers, and supporting the development of an insight and intelligence culture throughout the service and its partners.<br> </p><p><a href=\"https://fs-filestore-eu.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/Waltham_Forest/govRoleProfiles/Role%20Profile%20-%20Quality%20Assurance%20Officer%20(1745).pdf\"><strong>>> Click here to download the Role Profile <<</strong> </a></p><p> </p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong> </p><p>Prepare and analyse qualitative and quantitative data to produce intelligence and insights about fostering recruitment across the Local Community Partnership.</p><p>Design audit and quality assurance systems in consultation with Senior Managers to enable tracking  against national and local indicators / standards.</p><p>Support managers in auditing and prepare written reports on outcomes, following through on recommendations to ensure improvement. </p><p>Develop systems to disseminate insights arising from qualitative and quantitative analysis to ensure opportunities for improvement are acted upon.</p><p>In consultation with senior managers, write and update procedures, policies, and practice standards to support good practice across Local Community Fostering and partner authorities.</p><p>Ensure audit and quality assurance activities link with partner agencies to enable wider learning and service improvement.</p><p>Design and develop visual reports and dashboards to provide actionable intelligence for managers and decision-makers.</p><p>Present QA reports to Governance Boards, Senior Management Groups and other forums as required.</p><p>Contribute to (and lead where appropriate) the completion and submission of statutory reporting requirements, including returns required by government departments and regulators</p><p>Identify and assess problems with the quality of data that is used for and presented in data reporting, and take action to address issues identified.</p><p>Research developments in relevant area. Collate process and analyse information / data. Translate outputs into advisory reports / documents / actions as appropriate. </p><p>Lead on the development, implementation, maintenance and management of systems, policies, procedures and / or standards within area of responsibility.</p><p>Prepare and present a full range of reports (both standard and non-standard) covering area of responsibility.</p><p> </p><p><strong>Qualifications and Requirements:</strong> </p><ul> <li>Highly numerate, with excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.</li> <li>Experience of recording and reporting complex data and information, preferably within a public sector context.</li> <li>Understanding of how data is organised and managed in complex business environments.</li> <li>Knowledge and experience of data analysis tools and methods, including technology such as Excel and Power BI.</li> <li>Ability to learn how to extract and manipulate data using a coding language such as SQL, R and/or Python.</li> <li>Ability to produce clear data visualisations in reports and dashboards.</li> <li>Thorough understanding and experience of applying the requirements of GDPR and Data Protection Act 2018.</li>\n</ul><p> </p><p><strong>Terms and conditions:</strong> </p><p>The below terms and conditions apply to this role: </p><p>Satisfactory employment references and CIFAS identity checks; </p><p>Satisfactory declaration of interest; </p><p>This role is subject to safer recruitment practices as it involves work with children and/ or vulnerable adults; </p><p>Satisfactory DBS check; </p><p>As a public authority, we must ensure that members of staff in public-facing roles are able to speak fluent English. This means that they must have a command of spoken English, with confidence and accuracy, sufficient for the effective performance of their role. This requirement does not refer to any particular English language qualifications, regional or international accents, dialects, speech impediments or the tone of conversations. It does not require staff to speak only in English. </p><p> </p><p><strong>How to Apply:</strong> </p><p>Interested candidates are invited to submit their applications online by pressing the ‘Apply’ button below. This includes a supporting statement that outlines to us how your skills and experience make you a good candidate for this vacancy. </p><p>We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.  </p><p> </p><p><strong>Equal Opportunity Employer:</strong> </p><p>Waltham Forest is a diverse borough where diversity is valued and is integral to both, service delivery and employment of its staff. The Council is proud of its rich mix of communities and as the largest employer in the area, it works hard to respond to the changing needs of its population. We use our statutory duties on race, gender and disability equality and best practice in respect of age, faith and sexual orientation to ensure equality of opportunity in the workplace. The Council is committed to meeting its 4 equality objectives: - Promoting equality of opportunity - Opposing all forms of discrimination, intolerance and disadvantage - Ensuring our workforce reflects the diverse communities of Waltham Forest at all levels. - Providing fair, appropriate, accessible and excellent Services to all. Respecting Diversity is a core Council value. </p><p>To support the above and reduce the risk of bias in its recruitment activities, the council is operating an anonymous shortlisting process, which hides personal information that can identify individuals until their application has been considered for shortlisting. The council also operates a scheme whereby, for jobs graded up to and including scale SO2, internal candidates are considered first. This includes those candidates who self-identify as having a disability for the purposes of the Disability Confident scheme. For more information, please refer to our recruitment and selection policy. </p><p>We are keen to support employees to balance their working life with other commitments. Therefore, wherever possible, we will consider working arrangements that suit an individual's personal circumstances whilst still meeting the needs of the Council. If you would like to discuss the possible flexible working options that might be applicable to this role, please contact the person named below or feel free to discuss this during your interview. </p><p>For more information on the benefits of working for the Council, please visit <a href=\"https://www.walthamforest.gov.uk/jobs-and-training/find-jobs-and-other-opportunities/working-us\">https://www.walthamforest.gov.uk/jobs-and-training/find-jobs-and-other-opportunities/working-us</a>. </p><p> </p><p><strong>Contact Information:</strong> </p><p>If you have any questions about this vacancy or the application process, please contact Roberta Onyekwelu, Head of Service at  Roberta.onyekwelu@walthamfores.gov.uk. </p><p>If you have any technical issues when trying to apply for this post, please contact our Recruitment Team via email at <a href=\"mailto:recruitment@walthamforest.gov.uk\">recruitment@walthamforest.gov.uk</a>. </p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"PO3 £44,331 - £47,532","publishDate":"2025-05-19T14:45:38.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-05-26T22:59:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/06de5efb-1514-42cb-8c5d-5e42431bfac2.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"c98e54d3-a8c1-4142-8f00-671ce2da9ec9","title":"Senior Fostering Advisor","employer":"London Borough Of Waltham Forest","department":"","location":"Walthamstow, Greater London, United Kingdom","locationType":3,"description":"<p><strong>Organisation</strong>: London Borough of Waltham Forest</p><p><strong>Salary: </strong>PO7 £55,620 to £58,692<strong> </strong></p><p><strong>Contract Type:</strong> Full time - Fixed Term Contract with a potential for extension beyond 31st March 2026<br><strong>Working hours per week: </strong>36 </p><p><strong>Application Deadline:</strong> 08/06/2025</p><p><strong>Proposed Interview Date(s): </strong>TBC<br><strong>Reference:</strong> 1750</p><p> </p><p><strong>About Us:</strong> </p><p>Bursting with culture, energy, and opportunity, the London Borough of Waltham Forest is a fantastic and exciting place to work. </p><p>We are a highly ambitious borough. Driven by culture and the innate creativity of our residents, we have developed new and innovative ways to build our communities. Our Council is relentlessly resident-focused, insight-led, digitally driven and commercially minded; a Council focused on meeting the needs of our existing and future residents. </p><p>London Borough of Waltham Forest is one of the <a href=\"https://www.london.gov.uk/good-work-standard\">Mayor of London’s Good Work Standard</a> employers. This accreditation is a proof of our commitment to creating a healthy, fair and inclusive workplace. This includes fair pay and conditions, workplace well-being, skills and progression and diversity and recruitment. </p><p><strong>The Council’s preference is for online application. However, if you have a disability and are unable to complete an online application, please email recruitment@walthamforest.gov.uk so we can arrange an alternative application method. </strong></p><p><strong>Click here for further information on the </strong><a href=\"https://www.walthamforest.gov.uk/council-and-elections/your-data-and-privacy/our-privacy-notices/hr-recruitment-privacy-notice\"><strong>Human Resources recruitment privacy notice</strong></a><strong>. </strong></p><p> </p><p><strong>About the role:</strong> </p><p><strong>Local Community Fostering</strong> is a network of northeast London councils, led by the London Borough of Waltham Forest, working together to inspire local people to become foster carers.  The service is part of a new nationwide approach to increase the number of local authority foster carers across England. </p><p>The <strong>Senior Fostering Advisor</strong> ensures exceptional support and guidance to prospective foster carers, enhancing their experience and increasing long-term retention.  Leading a small team of Fostering Advisors, they drive service delivery and professional development.  Key duties include managing enquiries, conducting home visits and organising fostering promotional activities. The role ensures compliance with fostering regulations, provides expert advice and coordinates quality assurance. Acting as the deputy to the Head of Regional Fostering Recruitment, they maintain leadership continuity and foster effective communication within the team and with external stakeholders, aiming for continuous improvement and positive outcomes for children in care.</p><p> </p><p><strong>></strong><a href=\"https://fs-filestore-eu.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/Waltham_Forest/govRoleProfiles/Senior%20Fostering%20Advisor%20-%20Role%20Profile%20(1750).pdf\"><strong>> Click here to download the Role Profile <<</strong> </a></p><p> </p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong> </p><p>You will be reporting to the Head of Regional Recruitment. Will be required to Deputise for the Head of Regional Fostering Recruitment as required.</p><p>Manage, support and mentor three Fostering Advisors, providing supervision, guidance, coaching and continuous professional development.  Support staff to develop fostering recruitment specialisms to enhance service delivery.</p><p>Ensure high-quality information, advice, and guidance are provided to all prospective foster carer applicants across the Local Community Fostering region.</p><p>Work with the team to develop the necessary tools and resources for Fostering Advisors to perform their roles effectively and efficiently.</p><p>Develop and implement efficient systems to manage large volumes of enquiries and ensure timely follow-up calls and responses.</p><p>Lead on ensuring an effective duty service, organise the duty rota and ensure timely responses to social media enquiries, telephone calls and emails.</p><p>Work as part of the duty system to screen prospective foster carer applicants. Train, develop and support Fostering Advisors to conduct high-quality, thorough initial home visits and quality assure their work. Conduct high quality, thorough initial home visits across the Local Community Fostering region.</p><p>Ensure compliance with legislation, policies and best practices in fostering recruitment and assessment.</p><p>Lead audits and quality assurance processes related to fostering recruitment work.</p><p>Oversee the organisation of stalls at public events, fostering information sessions, and the distribution of promotional materials. Lead and encourage the team and be involved in all activities within LCF project and LA's as required.</p><p>Collate management information to be shared with Senior Managers, ensuring clear, accurate, and timely reports.</p><p> </p><p><strong>Qualifications and Requirements:</strong> </p><p><i>To be considered for this position, you should meet the following requirements: </i></p><p>Ideal candidate will be a qualified social worker with years of experience</p><p>Be prepared to use CHARMS system of recording, analysis and understanding of information gathered</p><p>Be able to work flexibly as needs require</p><p> </p><p><strong>Terms and conditions:</strong> </p><p>The below terms and conditions apply to this role: </p><p>Satisfactory employment references and CIFAS identity checks; </p><p>Satisfactory declaration of interest; </p><p>This role is subject to safer recruitment practices as it involves work with children and/ or vulnerable adults; </p><p>Satisfactory DBS check; </p><p>Continued professional body registration; desirable</p><p>As a public authority, we must ensure that members of staff in public-facing roles are able to speak fluent English. This means that they must have a command of spoken English, with confidence and accuracy, sufficient for the effective performance of their role. This requirement does not refer to any particular English language qualifications, regional or international accents, dialects, speech impediments or the tone of conversations. It does not require staff to speak only in English. </p><p> </p><p><strong>How to Apply:</strong> </p><p>Interested candidates are invited to submit their applications online by pressing the ‘Apply’ button below. This includes a supporting statement that outlines to us how your skills and experience make you a good candidate for this vacancy. </p><p>We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.  </p><p> </p><p><strong>Equal Opportunity Employer:</strong> </p><p>Waltham Forest is a diverse borough where diversity is valued and is integral to both, service delivery and employment of its staff. The Council is proud of its rich mix of communities and as the largest employer in the area, it works hard to respond to the changing needs of its population. We use our statutory duties on race, gender and disability equality and best practice in respect of age, faith and sexual orientation to ensure equality of opportunity in the workplace. The Council is committed to meeting its 4 equality objectives: - Promoting equality of opportunity - Opposing all forms of discrimination, intolerance and disadvantage - Ensuring our workforce reflects the diverse communities of Waltham Forest at all levels. - Providing fair, appropriate, accessible and excellent Services to all. Respecting Diversity is a core Council value. </p><p>To support the above and reduce the risk of bias in its recruitment activities, the council is operating an anonymous shortlisting process, which hides personal information that can identify individuals until their application has been considered for shortlisting. The council also operates a scheme whereby, for jobs graded up to and including scale SO2, internal candidates are considered first. This includes those candidates who self-identify as having a disability for the purposes of the Disability Confident scheme. For more information, please refer to our recruitment and selection policy. </p><p>We are keen to support employees to balance their working life with other commitments. Therefore, wherever possible, we will consider working arrangements that suit an individual's personal circumstances whilst still meeting the needs of the Council. If you would like to discuss the possible flexible working options that might be applicable to this role, please contact the person named below or feel free to discuss this during your interview. </p><p>For more information on the benefits of working for the Council, please visit <a href=\"https://www.walthamforest.gov.uk/jobs-and-training/find-jobs-and-other-opportunities/working-us\">https://www.walthamforest.gov.uk/jobs-and-training/find-jobs-and-other-opportunities/working-us</a>. </p><p> </p><p><strong>Contact Information:</strong> </p><p>If you have any questions about this vacancy or the application process, please contact - Roberta Onyekwelu, Head of Service, Permanence & Resources  - <a href=\"mailto:Roberta.onyekwelu@walthamforest.gov.uk\">Roberta.onyekwelu@walthamforest.gov.uk</a> </p><p>If you have any technical issues when trying to apply for this post, please contact our Recruitment Team via email at <a href=\"mailto:recruitment@walthamforest.gov.uk\">recruitment@walthamforest.gov.uk</a>. </p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"PO7 £55,620 to £58,692","publishDate":"2025-05-19T14:42:17.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-06-08T22:49:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/4aaada61-e645-4311-b35d-99cb428fdb61.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"61621798-b791-4641-a773-e349a1611711","title":"Panel Member","employer":"London Borough Of Waltham Forest","department":"","location":"United Kingdom","locationType":3,"description":"<p><strong>Organisation</strong>: London Borough of Waltham Forest</p><p><strong>Salary: </strong>You will only be paid for the hours that you work. Your payment will be:</p><p>• £180 per panel attendance as Panel member</p><p>• £90 for Panel Training Day or Panel Business Day<strong> </strong></p><p><strong>Contract Type:</strong> Casual<br><strong>Working hours: </strong>There are two panels held per month on the first and third Friday of the month. Panel runs from 9am-4pm.<br><strong>Application Deadline:</strong> 23/05/2025<br><strong>Proposed Interview Date(s):</strong> End of May 2025<br><strong>Reference:</strong><br><br><strong>About Us:</strong><br><br>Bursting with culture, energy, and opportunity, the London Borough of Waltham Forest is a fantastic and exciting place to work.<br><br>We are a highly ambitious borough. Driven by culture and the innate creativity of our residents, we have developed new and innovative ways to build our communities. Our Council is relentlessly resident-focused, insight-led, digitally driven and commercially minded; a Council focused on meeting the needs of our existing and future residents.<br><br>London Borough of Waltham Forest is one of the <a href=\"https://www.london.gov.uk/good-work-standard\">Mayor of London's Good Work Standard</a> employers. This accreditation is a proof of our commitment to creating a healthy, fair and inclusive workplace. This includes fair pay and conditions, workplace well-being, skills and progression and diversity and recruitment.<br><br><strong>The Council's preference is for online application. However, if you have a disability and are unable to complete an online application, please email recruitment@walthamforest.gov.uk so we can arrange an alternative application method.</strong><br><br><strong>Click here for further information on the </strong><a href=\"https://www.walthamforest.gov.uk/council-and-elections/your-data-and-privacy/our-privacy-notices/hr-recruitment-privacy-notice\"><strong>Human Resources recruitment privacy notice</strong></a><strong>.</strong><br><br><strong>About the role:</strong><br><br>We at the London Borough of Waltham Forest Adoption and Fostering panel are looking for panel members to join our Adoption and Fostering Panel, which meets twice a month. The majority of our work is fostering but we continue to hold the adoption function of considering plans for relinquishment to adoption. We would welcome applications from diverse backgrounds and experience of adoption and fostering personally or professionally.<br><br><strong>The Person</strong><br><br>The post holder should have some experience in working with children who have experienced being in the care of local authority. We are looking for people who come from diverse backgrounds who have experience as foster carers, teachers, nursing, adoption, experience of fostering themselves or within their families, or other social work backgrounds. <br><br>You will have relevant experience of Adoption and Fostering Panels, have been a Panel Member who is competent or brings the relevant lived experience of Fostering. You should demonstrate your empathy and evidence your ability to ensure Panels functions smoothly and within an equality and anti-discriminatory practice framework.<br><br><a href=\"https://fs-filestore-eu.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/Waltham_Forest/govRoleProfiles/Role%20Profile%20-%20Panel%20Member%20(1756).pdf\"><strong>>> Click here to download the Role Profile <<</strong></a><br><br><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong><br> </p><ul> <li>To read the circulated papers carefully before the meeting and to attend the meeting prepared to raise issues and to contribute to the panel discussion.</li> <li>To take responsibility for participating in the making of a recommendation, on each case, drawing on both personal and professional knowledge and experience.</li> <li>To attend meetings of the panel as specified in your agreement with the agency. </li> <li>To be prepared to attend additional panels if possible, if requested.</li> <li>To participate, with other members, in advising on policy and procedural matters as required.</li> <li>To address diversity issues and promote anti-discriminatory practice. </li> <li>To safeguard the confidentiality of all panel papers and panel discussions. </li> <li>To participate in induction and in training which will be at least one day a year.</li> <li>To participate in the annual review of your central list panel membership. </li>\n</ul><p><br><strong>Qualifications and Requirements:</strong><br><br>Experience and qualifications:<br><br> </p><ul> <li>Experience, either professionally or personally or both, of the placement of children in foster families and of children being cared for away from their birth family.</li>\n</ul><p> </p><p><strong>Terms and conditions:</strong> </p><p>The below terms and conditions apply to this role: </p><ul> <li>Satisfactory employment references and CIFAS identity checks; </li>\n</ul><p>This role is subject to safer recruitment practices as it involves work with children and/ or vulnerable adults; </p><ul> <li>Satisfactory DBS check; </li>\n</ul><p>As a public authority, we must ensure that members of staff in public-facing roles are able to speak fluent English. This means that they must have a command of spoken English, with confidence and accuracy, sufficient for the effective performance of their role. This requirement does not refer to any particular English language qualifications, regional or international accents, dialects, speech impediments or the tone of conversations. It does not require staff to speak only in English. </p><p> </p><p><strong>How to Apply:</strong> </p><p>Interested candidates are invited to submit their applications online by pressing the ‘Apply’ button below. This includes a supporting statement that outlines to us how your skills and experience make you a good candidate for this vacancy. </p><p>We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.  </p><p> </p><p><strong>Equal Opportunity Employer:</strong> </p><p>Waltham Forest is a diverse borough where diversity is valued and is integral to both, service delivery and employment of its staff. The Council is proud of its rich mix of communities and as the largest employer in the area, it works hard to respond to the changing needs of its population. We use our statutory duties on race, gender and disability equality and best practice in respect of age, faith and sexual orientation to ensure equality of opportunity in the workplace. The Council is committed to meeting its 4 equality objectives: - Promoting equality of opportunity - Opposing all forms of discrimination, intolerance and disadvantage - Ensuring our workforce reflects the diverse communities of Waltham Forest at all levels. - Providing fair, appropriate, accessible and excellent Services to all. Respecting Diversity is a core Council value. </p><p>To support the above and reduce the risk of bias in its recruitment activities, the council is operating an anonymous shortlisting process, which hides personal information that can identify individuals until their application has been considered for shortlisting. The council also operates a scheme whereby, for jobs graded up to and including scale SO2, internal candidates are considered first. This includes those candidates who self-identify as having a disability for the purposes of the Disability Confident scheme. For more information, please refer to our recruitment and selection policy. </p><p>We are keen to support employees to balance their working life with other commitments. Therefore, wherever possible, we will consider working arrangements that suit an individual's personal circumstances whilst still meeting the needs of the Council. If you would like to discuss the possible flexible working options that might be applicable to this role, please contact the person named below or feel free to discuss this during your interview. </p><p>For more information on the benefits of working for the Council, please visit <a href=\"https://www.walthamforest.gov.uk/jobs-and-training/find-jobs-and-other-opportunities/working-us\">https://www.walthamforest.gov.uk/jobs-and-training/find-jobs-and-other-opportunities/working-us</a>. </p><p> </p><p><strong>Contact Information:</strong> </p><p>If you have any questions about this vacancy or the application process, please contact Kirstan McConkey at <a href=\"mailto:kirstan.mcconkey@walthamforest.gov.uk\">kirstan.mcconkey@walthamforest.gov.uk</a>  </p><p>If you have any technical issues when trying to apply for this post, please contact our Recruitment Team via email at <a href=\"mailto:recruitment@walthamforest.gov.uk\">recruitment@walthamforest.gov.uk</a>. </p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"You will only be paid for the hours that you work. 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